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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
DONE WITH A KNEE.
Connecticut ss;l -urns Out Her ramou.
NNNiflnns

Whit;lers.
Connecticut has long been noted for
its expert whittlers with a jack-knife.
Lately John Spencer, OF Willimantic,
exhibited seven war scenes, the work of
his knife, which comprise some four
hundred figures. One scene is called tho
foraging scene. It represents u planta-
ton in the South, and tho Union troops
raiding 1t in quest of food. In one corner
is a log cabin, it's owner standing in the
doorway, tcrror-strickcn, gazing help
lessly and anxiously at the looting
operations going on about him. He is
supposed to be the owner of a lot Of
razor-back Southern hogs, which have
been let loose, and q squad of blue
jackets are in triumphant pursuit of
them all about the yard.
At the cabin door sits a boy in blue,
who appears to be making love to u
dark-hued damsel, who is partly listen
ing to his story and grinning altogether
more interestcdly ut the s%quealing pig.
Mr.. Spencer says that the scene por-
trays an actual affair that he witnessed
in tho South, and that veterans will rec
\ ognize its verify ut once. The second
block scene portrays u buttlc between
Union and Confederate forces, and two
hundred wooden manikins appear to be
fighting. MI. Spencer spent two years
cutting this panorama into shape. The
whole thing is skillfully done, and in Il
lifc-lil;c manner, yet every bit of work
on it was don , with u Connecticut jack
knife. Mr.. Spencer may exhibit several
| OF his best and most elaborate pieces ct
the Worlds Fair,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

everyday happenings and are general
ly most destructive. In Toxic as
many as 5000 houses have been de-
stroyea by fire in the course of Il week,
and the same is true of other centers
of population. 1t has been estimated
that during ten years Toxic loses as
many houses as constitute the entire
city.
From this it might be assumed that
fire companies are unknown in Japan,
but such an assumption would be
erroneous. Not only are the cities
and towns of Japan supplied with
fire brigades, but, further, they are
equipped with fire engines of the most
modern make. What adds to the de-
st%ructiveness of japanese fires is
primarily lack of water and again the
nature of the material of which the
houses are made. The houses are
constructed entirely of wood with the
exception of tiles on the roof, and
sometimes for these shingles are sub
stituted. These two causes make the
mode of fighting fire Il peculiar one.
Instead of preventing the spread of Il
contlagration a with us, japanese
tircmcn devote themselves to tearing
down ncighboriag buildings. SO as to
isolate the burning mass. For this
thcyare especially drilled, and it must
be said, to strangcrcyes, ina grotcsque
and ludicrous manner Ladders are
held upright by a number of men and
up these the tircmcn go to practice
acrobatic feats calculated to aid them
in their work. They cling to the side
of the ladder with one arm and foot;
sit monkey-fashion on the top round
and even maintain inverted positions.
The object is to accustom them to
cling to the ladders with their feet. so
as to have their hands free to use inn
plements in tearing down houses.
AS in some of the cities of our
Southern republics, where flremen,
neatly attired. leisurely go to the
sceneo of conflagration, and regard the
occasion much as United States de-
partments do Il day of parade, SO in
Japan ttremcn march to a fire with as
much solemnity as marks a funeral
and with as little speed. Each corps
is headed by the bearer of a large lam
tern of curious device, much as Il
drum major leads divisions of process
sions in American cities.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
singular and Beautiful.

A Chinaman of st. Louis has n native
Chinese plant which is one of the most
curious specimens of the vegetable king
dom. 1t has green bark and Il flower
something like Il rose, but having the
singular popularity of being white or
red, as it is placed in the shade or en-
posed to the sunshine. When in the
shade, or at night, the flower is white as
Il lily, but carried into the sun it be-
comes first Il delicate pink, which grudu-
ally decpcns into n bright red. SO ia,
as the botanists have anything to say on
the subject, this is the only flower which
changes its color on exposure to the
light.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
Right or Wrong.

Which will yc have? 1t does seem as il somc
folks prefer to have tho last condition of the
liver rather than the FIRST. They perpetually
dose Themselves with pursativcs totally with
out virtuo as Alternative Of liver trouble. Hos.
didate for the peoples choice, end yet, popular
and vel! known as it is, there are u~nfortunates
who keep on trying the drastic remedies of for
,ner days. 1t is TO the intelligent portion Of the
lublic that the vol known nnd long tried prop.
ertles of the bittetn appeal. Reason should be
guided by experience III the matter of medica.
experience" said a great patriot Of III, carly
icvolut onary period, aild the exclamation IL
pregnant with truth. For over q third of a
century the .i,ters daily has met with the in.
dorsemcnt of people suffering from liver COM
plant, malaria. constipation, rheumatism, de-
bil,ty and troubles accompanied by dyspepsia.
oughly approved US u remedy for ia grippe"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
Moro Music for Germany.

Carl Eitz, of Eislebon, pleads for
the resuscitation of folksongs as a
factor in the publication and clcva-
tion of German national life. He adj
vocates a singing society for every
village, cheap music and greater at
tcntion to. musical instruction in the
primary schools. Inasmuch as Ger.
many is the most musical country in
the world, this surprising effort to
revivify and spread the cultivation of
music suggests that it is dying out.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
Beliefs About Painting.

The earlier Christian writer's believed
that painting and sculpture were inter
dicted in the Scriptures, and were con-
sequently evil arts. 1t may be ques-
toned If this opinion did not have its
root in the idea of primitive peoples that
the art of drawing was an instrument oi
sozcery, by means of which one ac-
luired the power to act upon u person.
Mussulmans still have q horror OF
images, and the Koran forbids having
ones portrait made and possessing any
image ut all.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
GRAINS OF GOLD.
LOVE- fills most scanty measures.

LOVE- fills most scnnty measures.
ON and truth get uppcrmost ut last.
In jealousy there is more self-lovc
than love.
TIE characteristic of heroism is its
pcrsistcncy.
NIGHT brings out stars Us sorrow
elbows us truth.
THE man who borrows trouble always
las to pay big interest.
THE devil always takes u deep inter-
est in the people who get too busy to
pray.
THE love of glory can only create q
hero: the contempt of it only makes a
great man. K.
HIGH profession and low living arc
two things the devil Is always very glad
to see i'll anybody.
THE a who does a good deed only
for pay will do IL bad one just as quickly,
if the price is raised.
WEEDS never grow when watched,
hut turn your back, and how they jump,
1t is the same with sins.
LEAST of all do we sacrifice anything
when We deny some pleasant thing to
the body to crafty the heart.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
The Animals Need a Day Of Rest.

At q recent meeting of the Illinois
Swine Breeders Association a resolu-
ton was adopted sorting forth that the
opening Of the Worlds Fair on Sunday
would deprive the animals on exhibit
tion of the rest which is in accordance
with the laws of nature and Gods plan
in the constitution of the Sabbath, and
which is so much needed in order that
they may appear at their best on the re-
naming ',:x days" and p%etitioning the
authorities to close the exposition OF
Sunday.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
August
Flower %

My wife suffered with indigestion
and dyspepsia for years. Life be-
came a burden to her. Physicians
failed to give relief. After reading
one of your books, l purchased a
bottle of August Flower. 1t worked
like a charm. Mywifc received inn
mediate relief after taking the first
dose. She was completely cured
now weighs 16s pounds, and can eat
anything she desires without any
delete-ious results as was formerly
the case. c. III. Dear, Prop'r WASH
iagtou House, Washington, Va. q
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
The Children Resemble SNAKES.

There is said to be q family in Gray
son, ky., four children of which bear u
remarkable resemblance to snakes.
Their Lads are pointed at the crown,
eyes small and beady and located near
the top. When excited or angry they
run their tongues out with great rapid
ity, exactly like n snake. Their skin is
scaly and sheds off in patches exactly
the same time each year" it is reported.
The parents show nothing uncommon in
appearance.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative Syrup of Figs, under all
conditions. makes it their favorite remedy.
To get tire true and genuine article. look
for the name of the California Fig Syrup
Co.. printed neal the bottom of the pack
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

Mrs. MAcKAY has been giving a dress
concert in her London house, which for
lavish wealth, distinguished company
and high-class music has taken the town
by storm. 1t takes an American mil
lionairc to gild refined gold.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
i;eware of Ointm ntx for Catarrl, that
Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell aud completely delnnge the whole system
whoa entering it through tile mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. ~, th.
'lamas they will do is tentoli to the good Won
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catar.i,
Cure, manufactured hy +. j. Chcrev a. Co, 10
laio. O., contains no mercury. and is taken in
sernally, aad acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buvins
Halls Catarrh Cur. be sure you get the genuine.
II is taken internally, aud made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. !. Cheney g. Co.
Gs-Sold by Druggists. price 75c per bottle.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
Tho Only Ono Ever l~'rintcd-Can You
EiMd the WOrd?

There is "a a-!nch display advertisement
in this paper this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week
from The DIR. Hurter Medicine Co. This
house places IL Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for it. send
them the name of the word. and they will
return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL IlTHoGRAPHs.
| or SAMPLES FREE
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

ANY book in .Surprise scries,' (best au-
thors). 25 cent novels. about 200 pages each.
s,nt free. postpaid. by Cracin s. Co. of Phil
at. 'lphia, Pa. on receipt of 90 wrappers of
Dos bins Electric Soup. Send 1 cent for
catalogue.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

VI have been occasionally troubled Will
Coughs. and in each case nave used
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCliES. which
have never failed. and l must say they are
second To none i'll the world. "-Fclir A. May,
Cashier, st. Paul. MINI.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for C~asto.ia,
When she became Miss, she chung to C~astoria,
When she had Children, che gave them Castoria
The Sun Ii Their Clock.

A clock is rarely seen in the farm
houses of Liberia, and many of the town
residents have no timepieces of any sort.
There are few civilized countries where
o timepicce can be dispensed with SO
conveniently. The sun rises at Ga m
and sets at 6 D. m. almost to the minute
the year round, and ut noon it is verti-
caiiy overhead.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

EVERY woman believes that if her hus-
band could be married to some other
woman a week, ho would know better
how to appreciate her.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

BEEcmAM's Pills have been in popular
use in Europe for so years. and ure Il safe.
sure and gentle remedy. rs cents u box.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

his GREAT COUGH CURE, this sucec.s>
full CONSUMPTION CURE is sold by druss
gists on a positive guarantee, o test that no Other
Cure can stand successfully. If you have a
COUGH, HOARSENESS or LA GRIPPE, it
will cure you promptly. II your child has the
GROUP or WIiOOPING COUGH, use it
c-ick.y md relief is sure. If you fear CON-
SUMPTION. don'twait until your case is h
less, but take this Cure at once and receive
immediate help. Price soc and $l:oo.
Ask your druggist for SHiLOH'S CURE.
II Jour lungs arc sore or back lame, use
Shiloh's Porous Plasters.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
UNITED STATE COURT.
An Editor Acquitted of the charee of
llinf:inu - IaiAuns. aalxorfisnannnt

An Etit0r Acquitted or the Charge of
Printing n Lottery Advertisements.
JOSEPH MUELLER. who was charged
with having published IL lottery adver-
tisement in the UoIye County Pioneer.
at Mayvil!e. was acquitted in the United
States Court yesterday. The ease is an
important victory for the Louisiana
state Lottery. 1t was charged that IL
certain notice that appeared in the pa
per, WHICH is q German weekly, was an
advertisement under the new law for
bidding the mailing of publications on-
tanning lottery advertisements. The
card read as follows:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

Don't IRKlrATE YOUR LUNGS with IL Stub
born Cough. when IL remedy, safe and GER
tain as DIR. d. Jayne's Exportant can be so
easily procured. Sore Thronts and Lungs
are speedily helped by it.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
What a Mess!

A Chinese newspaper published in
San Francisco has been sued by a
negro and an Indian.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

MEN and women are the only things
ever created that the ncarer you get to
them, the smaller they get.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
AcRosArlc FlREMEN.
How Fire Brigade. in japan Arc Drilled
for Their Duties.

Between earthquakes and fires ia
pan is one of the most afflicted nations
on earth. Her seismic disturbances,
however, though most disastrous to
life and property, are not of very fire.
Quent occurrence; but her fires are
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

MEN are like little boys; they all like
to have u great big rag tied around u
little sore.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

It's the only way to use some
things, but it's a bad condition
for a man or woman. 1t means
disease. Take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
That means health. 1t invig-
crates the liver and kidneys,
purihcs the blood and cleanses
and renews the whole system.
For all scrofulous humors and
blood %taints, and even con-
sumption Tor lung-scrofula), if
taken in time, it's a positive
remedy. It's a guaranteed one.
In all diseases of the liver,
blood and lungs, it's warranted
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded. No other
medicine of it's class is sold,
through druggists, on this hc-
Guitar plan. You can Judge
why: You only pay for the
good you get.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
CONRAD! CONRAD! CONRAD.
CARD TO TIE rURLIC.

While 1t Is true that l have been elected
President of the Louisiana State Lottery
Company, vice NJ. A. nauphin. deceased. 1
am still President of the Gulf Coast Ice and
Manufacturing Company. and all orders for
inaterial. machinery, etc.. as well as all
other business letters should be addressed
10 me as before. A CONRAD, box 1855,
New Orleans.
Gen. Z. S. Bragg. of Fond du Lac,
defended Mueller. arguing that the adj
vcrtiscmcnt did not come within the
scope of the statute The jury was out
but Il few minutcS.-Milwaukec (Wis.)
Sentinel, Feb. 4
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

DANGER AHEAD SIGNALLED by A CoUaH IL
averted with hALE's HONEY OF HoREHouNp
AND TAR.
PIXIES ToorHAcur DROPS Curein one Minute,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. CSC.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
Coughing Leads to Con.umptio,

Coughing Leads to CONTEMPLATION.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough ut
once. Go to your Druggist to-day and get
u free sample bottle. Large bottles 50 cts.
aud 81.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

He who is influenced by public opinion
never influences it.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

The better looking a mar il, the less
ae amounts to.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04

To everybody who keeps accounts.
1t will pay both the agent and purchaser.
SEND FOR TERMS. A GOOI Chance.
The j. 3. Van Doren Co.. Fremont. Ohio.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-04
q FIAT FOLKS REDUCED

~/nM Mrs. aice Maple. Oregon. Mo. writes,
ereduction ef rs Ibs." For circulars address. with 81.
Or. .W.F.SNYDER. McVickeris Theatre. Chicago. III
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-23
AROUND THE WORLD.

MASSACHUSETTS, has lower birth rate
than any country OF Europe except
France
The famous Anaconda mInc having
swallowed several fortunes hns begun at
last to disgorsc and Is producing heavily.
a young couple who desired to bc odd
were married recently seated In u buggy
on top of tho Natural bridge, In Virginia.
a trip up Pixies peak by tho new rail
way is said to be too much for one out OF
every 200 people, on account Of the rari-
fed air.
Two bodies recently dislntcrrud in an
old cemetery in Allegheny, Pa, were
found to bo potriHei. one had been
buried five and tho other two years.
a snake fifteen feet long and proportion.
ntcly large in circumference was killed
recently near Richmond, Va, just MS 1t
seized n small colorcd boy, 1t Is believed
to bc nm anaconda which escaped from
travelling show In that neighboFhood about
two years ago.
A stony, watcrless region OF France has
evolved u racc OF animals that do not
drink. The sheep, feeding upon the fra.
grant herbs hive altogether unloarnod the
habit Of drinking and tho cows drink very
little. The much esteemed Roqucfort
cheese Is made from tho milk OF tho non.
drinking ewes
a handsome natural cave was recently
discovered in Lafayette county, Ga 10
contains many rooms Of most exquisite
crystnllizcd beauty and ynwning abyss,
into which large stones have been thrown
with no rovcrberating sounds borne back
to tho ear by which its depths might be
gagged
Profits como in two ways to n man who
is running clam farm near Oldtown,
Me. For two weeks he foods the clans on
celery meal and Indian meal, and then no
boils them two Mt time. He puts in ono
quart OF water and takes out eight quarts
of juice, which soils for five cents glass
after 1t has been heated and seasoned ilo
feeds pigs with the meat and they grow
fat rapidly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-23
EXECUTIONS IN CHINA.
do, spit stioa bp Ssry slow rroosss-
othrr Methods of I'anish M sat.

For tho minor osIcnscs tho punish.
mcnt In China Is beating on the mouth
with bamboo" said "a traveller who
had just returned from tho flowcry
kingdom 10 81 Louis Globc. Demo.
crnt man. 1T il terrible TO SEQ tho
I!ouths OF women swell Hs tho cane Is
laid on. and OF men too. When sent
% jail they must supply their own
food and tina, Of the jnilcr or they nrc
allowed TO starva II they have not
sufficient blankets they arc allowed to
freeze TO death. There nrc different,
methods OF execution. One is what
would correspond with our hanging.
but II Is different Tho victim Is pu,
against post and n rope is thrown
around his neck. Then 1t Is pulled
Till the breath OF life departs An
other form OF execution is that OF cut
ting to pieces by inches which is done
when tho sentence OF death Is for
tho murder Of II father or
mother or some other near rel
utiyc. First ono ear IL taken oil.
then tho other next tho tongue
is taken out aud 80 on. A third is
death by starvation. | have seen n
man Gagged in the public streets and
allowed TO end his life by this method
not being. permitted TO touch either
water or food. Sometimes II small
boy will bring him n little opium.
which helps 10 lessen the suffering and
brings about n more speedy death.
The most common form is taking oil
the head by the sword, and the extra
ordinary nerve OF these Chinese is
shown in this more than any other.
have seen two men bchcadcd one
placed before tho other. II took
three strokes OF the sword to kill tho
first and while the operation was CO.
ing on the second knclt down with his
neck outstrotched waiting his turn.
Thinking that the process was slow.
he turned to the exccutioncr and
asked II ho were going TO DO much
longer with the first Then, when
the exccutioner came to him, he
stretched out his neck again and
waited for the blow. which COM
plctely severed his head from his
hodyn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-23

This IL, loas; is said to be the opinion
OF tho porcupinr which regards IA
good square meal of leather rs true
luxury. II will destroy n set OF hnr-
ness in night and should a fisher
man ba 50 thoughtlcss ~ 10 leave his
wator. soaked boots out Of doors TO
dry, he may think himself fortunate
II they are not cHcwcd TO pi Cos by
tho sharp tooih Of tho porcupinc.
Once blaclSsmiih's shop was entered
during tho night by one Of these ami
mnIs. and next m,niGg he found that
tho creature had oJtun up half tho
bellows. Though that sorms to be an
uncommonly hearty meal. the porcu-
pine had sc1so cnou ID not 10 cndnngcr
It's quli-coycrcd skin by lingering too
long over the Toast 50 unwituugly sup
Piled by the village blacksmith. Sat-
urday Evening Post
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-23
a LITTLE THING.
whsa Ihi.Ii.. "f ruyIaE nee. H.
sasa S-a Itss- the n"n.ys

Whsa rhi.li.. Of tuy.ns nee. IL
sa.. W. its,- tho n...y.
Il, Is amusing how ililc thing
will escape a mans memory. man
remarked to friend.
Yes !, IL rather amusing. NJ time.
bu, nj other times tho annoyance u
greater than tho amusement,
That's uuo and /, wa, somuwhnt
a.o'rtsou"a. a,Ass,. day,....s.9Bg iyps
buy mo house. and ! began nt oncu
to look around. After two weeks OF
close association with rial estate mon.
driving hi,hcr and 'hlthcr ! found "a
house tina, suited mo exactly. ] has
tened home and brought my wGio Ia
look n, L. She said |, was exactly the
house tina, shn wanted. and wanted 10
know II We could afford 10 rent 81
nice u place,
''Ront' Why my dear nm 20.
ing to buy tn. house
q" Blu, how urn you going to buy II
when you haven't my money!?
Then | sat down. ! had been 80
thoroughly taken up with tho other
essentials thu, hadn't once thought
OF tho money. Bu, lts always my
luck to forget some little thing that "a
more thoughtful man would bo likely
TO seize at tho start "--Arhansa
Traveller