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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

He could lick the shfftiest boxer that cvel
donned the mitts,
And 1t wouldn't take him very long to do I'll
He was pat on all the upper cuts and scientif
hits.
Was he doubtful of his prowesss No, b
knew 1t.
he could lick John L., that fistic chief VIII
once defied the earth,
And keep him hustling constant in his orbit
He could lick big Peter jackson. with his Eth
opian girth,
Play baseball with the champion, Jimnaj
Corbett.
You might gather all the middleweights fro5r
Dempsey up to Hall; +
He could lick the whole caboodle in minute
The welterweights, the featherweights am
weights both great and small
Could he lick them? Tell the truth, thei
weren't in ii.
He could lick the giant Samson and Goliath. y
you please,
All English scrubs and bum Australia
trampe:
He could lick them single handed or In group
of twos and threes,
But he couldn't lick the new Columbian
stamp.
M. J. Donnelly in st. Paul Globe
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Human Curiosity,

The inventors of the penny in the slot
machines make their profit out of hui
man curiosity, and their experience has
shown that very comfortable revenue
can be derived from that source. Prob
ably few people have any idea of the
nunber of men, women and children
who daily bury chewing gum or other
trifes from machines, or learn their
weight by stepping upon a little plat
form and putting cent where it will do
the most good. In down town store
much frequented by those waiting for
cars is one Of the weighing machines,
which has record of earning $3.50 IN a
month. That means that in that time
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

SThey ar maxim a powerful fuss over
90 inches Of snow" remarked the dld
man as the train struck another drift and
came to halt.
Don't you call that a pretty heavy fallf"
Iqueried.
why, man, that wouldn't be considered
huff to track a rabbit on out In northern
Montanal II we git anything under five
feet, we don't brush it off the doorstep.
Whom we git seven feet, somebody ginerally
takes the schoolma'am to the schoolhouse,
but she don't expect 1t. When left home,
thar was II feet OF snow on the level, and it
was still comin."~>
ut must interfere with business"
WAL, it stops Sunday school picnics and
hucklebery parties, but business goes right
on jest about the samel We tunnel right
under it, light the lamps, and everything
goes on as usual. Mebbe you read in the
papers of the GURUS accident that happened
in my town last winter--town Of Glen
dales''
II don't remember"
ut was an accident and soft snap COM
bined. We had tunnel under % feet Of
snow One warm day herd of 80 elk was
stampeded by wolves, and as they cum
along over our town the tunnel caved in
and landed 'em all on the street below.
The whole passel Of 'em fell Jest in front of
the postoffice and jest as I was mailin a
letter which said that we hadn't pound
Of meat left In the town Them elk was
mighty good eating, and the hides and
horns purity nigh paid the town debt"
"How deep did you ever see the snow in
Montanas" asked as be got over breath
ing hard.
"How deepi Let's See Let's see. I've
got the date on my tobacco box, I think.
Yes, here she is--1STi-2 cut it thar my
self SO as to allus hev 1t with me. In Jinu-
airy, 1879, the snow was exactly s2.feet on
the level In some places it was about 40
Jest back of my hogpen was drift rs feet
high"
'You don't mean it was 80 feet all over
your sectionp" / asked.
Butt do, sir, and everybody says I was
foot short on my measure. That was the
winter everybody had to get out. Over
800 Of us Left to once"
But how on earth did you manage to
get out--on snowshoeSp"
s'Noap"
SPY tunnelsf"
''Noap."
"How them"
"Waal, acur'us thing happened that win
ter. About the time that big fall of snow
sot In everybody began to grow wings, and
by the time we had decided to leave the
place all we had to do was to spread our
wings and soari''
After recovered consciousness started
to ask him what became of the wings, but
be had tied himself into bundle and gone
to sleep. M. QUAD.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Important, but Not Essential.

At M the other night there was a
temperance lecture in the chapel of one of
the churches The gentleman who was to
preside did not show up; and man known
to have deep interest in the temperance
cause was called upon to act in his place
Mr.. S. il very nervous man, who easily
gets ratified He struggled to his feet, and
this is what he said: Ladies and gentle
men, since Brother - is not here to ask
the blessing of God to rest upon this meet
ing, we will proceed with the business and
do the best we can without it. Amen.",-
Boston Globe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
How Some New Varieties Nav
Be Obtained.
The 0 Q the Of Truck
Farmers n the East

BY special arrangement with the leading seed houses
the by
mail ncu)a valuable lot FREE SEEDS
recommended by gardeners
of
Pacific tit.
already lin advan
Of posag other A
seeds will o
is the
6rma and sweet color is very beautiful
HsAcK MUsKAEIoNA large melon; prolific; n
SIBERIAN cucueEvery early grows n good
PUMPKINAn eand
flesh colred
by DIR H
United
thew
900
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
THE DEAD cHnGuA

Sleep on, dear. now,
Tho last aicep and the bests
And en-. thy brow
And On thy quiet breast,
Violets throwl
Thy little ltfo
Was mine little while;
No fears were rife,
To trouble thy brief smile
With stress or strife.
! Lilo still and DO
Forevermore q ohildI
Not grudgingly,
Whom life has not de1led.
Irender theei
6lumber 80 deep
would not rashly wake.
Hardly weep;
iAlin only for thy sake
To share thy Sleep.
Veal to be dead
Dead hero with thee today;
Whom all Is said,
'rwere good by thee to lay
My weary head.
That Is tho best:
All, child, so tired OF play,
Istand contest;
l, too, would come thy way
And somewhere rest.
Ernest Dowson in ATLANTA.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
St. punstaa and the Devil.

One of the most famous smiths of the
Weald was st. Dunstan, archbishop OF
Canterbury. Mayfeld in Sussex is the
site of an ancient archiepiscopal pal
ace, and here, according to some, took
place the terrific encounter between st.
Dunstan and the devil. AT any rate, the
anvil, hammer and tongs which are al
legged to have belonged to the saint are
still preserved at Mayfeld palace. Con
tleman's Magazine.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

any hack driver or hotel runner may say TO
you.'
''She gave me very sarcastic look and
snapped out:
My pap told me when started not to
talk to any man, and don't like your looks
bit anyway "-Indianapolis Journal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
A Romantic Love Story.

Chapter l. Yes, darling, we must part.
go west to seek my fortune. When I have
found it, will return and lay it at your
dear feet. FAREWELL
Chapter HE went west He found his
fortune, but as he would'have, had consid-
cradle difficulty in laying it at her dear
feet" he never came back. He had married
rich widow.-Y ankee Blade
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Wanted to Re Strong.

Little Dick c. got into trouble with
schoolfellow the other day and agreed
with him to ''have it out" before school
next morning That evening when Dick
knelt by his mothers sideto say his prayers
before going to bed he delivered himself as
follows after the usual Now lay me:"
"And, o God, please make me strong as
lions an things, cause got to lick a boy in
the morning. Ameni"-New York Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
No Need of Praise.

"You never sit and talk to me as you
did before we were married" sighed the
young wife.
NO" replied the husband, who was
diapers assistant. "The guv'nor told
me to stop praising the goods as soon as
the bargain was struck. "-Lopdon Tit
Ritn
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

An English lady who recently visited
America states that on the voyage she was
one day shocked by seeing ships officer
knock down one of the crew who was in
clined to mutiny.
So much did the sight affect her that she
retreated to her stateroom and did not
again appear on deck until land was sight
ed. Then she perceived at the wheel the
man who had received the blow.
How is your head now9"
"West and by nor, ma m," was the re-
ply.-Texas Siftings
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Chappie--I believe there is something in
this thought twansference notion. Very
often notice that Cholly and have the
same idea at once.
Miss Flyppe-Perhaps it requires your
united efforts to really entertain an idea
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
To Reach His Heart.

Geraldine-Yes. believe he's learning tQ
love me-
Penelope-How did you manage itf
Destroyed my diploma from the female
seminary. He's gradually coming to rel
gard me as an uneducated woman. "-De|
troit Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

A curious book, in which the text is
neither written nor printed, but woven,
has been published in Lyons. 1t was
made of silk and was published in %
parts, each part consisting of but two
leaves.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Specified.

One day when Wegy sauntered home
And found within chair
His tailor's lawyer patiently
Was waiting for him there.
He said, as lauguidly he gazed
Upon that minion's face,
@Oh, yaas, deah mel why. weally this
Must be my dress suit case"
-Clothier and Furnisher.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Her wind nnde rp on rhnt Hend.

Scheming Mamma-You ought to think
twice. Laura, before you reject Colonel
Grizzle. He is a little elderly, it is true,
but he is rich, amiable, popular, and as for
Proud but Impatient Daughter--Yes,
yes, mamma, his brains are all right, / have
DO doubt, but don't want to marry man
who carries his gray matter on the outside
of his head.--Chicngo Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

"Oh, what shall dop' said the soubrette.
my trunk hasn't come and my wig is in
itp'
"I'll lend you NINE" said friend.
"It's very kind Of you, but your wig is
blond, and my press notices call for bru-
nstte. "-Washingto Star
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Carleton Gates-Are you really so hard
up?
Tramp-Hard up. Why, sir, if suits of
clothes wuz sellin at ha'penny piece I
wouldn't have enough to buy the armhole
of q yest-Million
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Never Plped Again.

"Why don't you sing any morea" asked
the robin Of the thrush.
II heard somebody say smoking was a
bad thing" said the thrush~.
what has that to do WITH"
II gave up my pipe on that account"
Harper's Bazaar.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Not Misunderstood.

Guest wearing large diamond ri trust
you understand my bringing a detective
with mo to your reception?
Hostess-Oh, perfectly. You could
easily be acquitted if we missed any
thing.-Vogue.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Boy-The teacher says ducks fly at th
rate Of 200 miles an hour
Father-That's nothing. Pheasants I'll
at the rate of !, 900 miles an hour
Boy-How dye know
Father-I've tried to shoot 'em---Goo|
News.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
willing to Help Him Out.

Seedy Samuel-Sir, am in little trou
BILE, and l should be very glad if you coul<
help me out
Mr.. B. O. Day = Certainly, certainly
Which way would you prefer, the door q
the NATURALIZATION Courier.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Hobbs-Do you believe Gallup burr
his home to get the insurance money?
Dobbs-No; visited him at the Jail, 4
he confessed TO me that he did it to get
of the box Of cigars his wife bought q
for his birthday.-11ife.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Eighteen thousand three hundred stu.
dents have graduated from. Harvard col.
lege since its foundation, of whom $500
are living.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Brainwork contributes to badness only
Indirectly. The habitual neglect of out
of door exercise and Of regulating the
bodily functions affects the vitality of
the hair.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12
Began to Eoonomize.

She-As we are to be married in juno.
don't you think you ought to begin to econ
omizes
He-Oh, I've begun already That very
thought occurred to me this evening as
was coming here.
She-What did you dor
He-Passed the candy store without stop
ping.-New York Weekly.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

In the human body there are about 263
bones. The muscles are about 500 in
number. The length of the alimentary
canal is about 80 feet.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

0;BO0 persons paid penny apiece TO see
the hand ON the dial go round. New
York Times.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

ANTAGONISTS declare that the average
weight of the circulating blood Of the
bodysissabout IS pounds.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12


with results
ErTucEn shape this variety resembles the White Seeded
much
variety Its delicious
thing for timber land
It will
omat
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-12

Visiting Cards Engraved
At Langstadters, 214 West Second. Te
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Report For March Shows a Net Increase
OF Sl.o56.l72.

Report For March Shows a Net Increase
OF Sl.956,l72.
The statement OF the public debt; giving
the transactions of the National treasury in
the month of March, shows net decrease
in the debt of ,056 l72. OF this, si53. $50
is the amount of the reduction OF the bond.
ed Indebtedness of the Government, and
81, l,502,Gi0 Is the increase of the cash in the
treasury during the month.
The interest bearing debt showed no
ohange,the debt on which interest since ma.
lurity decreased S33 ia, and the debt bear
ing no interest $40, SlS. The aggregate inter
est and non in erest bearing debt March 81
WIS 1862 s2S, ,2l9 and on Feb. 20 it was 1868
2sl ,152. The certificates and treasury notes,
Offset by an equal amount of cash in the
treasury outstanding at the end of the
month, were S59i, 1872 09l, decrease of ST..
400 25J.
The total cash in the treasury was 1892
I6s, i21, against which liabilities were out
standing Cncluding The SlOO,OOO,OOO green.
back pold reserve) TO the amount OF S731,
l33, ,3!9, leaving an available surplus OF
s25. $50, 72s. OF this S6,s9l 223 was gold
OF the surplus SIS, ,yji. .Gil was in national
bank repositories, against tl5, ,6Sl ,5U3 at the
end oi the previous month.
The receipts for the month Of March were
S34, ,i3T ma and expenditures 49,, ,327 99I. In
February the receipts were $50, 0,003, So and
expenditures s3l. .677. 400. Customs receipts
increased from sl6. 1856 395 10 $l9.6ii.s7i
The payments for pensions incr, ased from
tl3, i0i 6J3 to sl3,s3J,2,J.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
MEDICAL BOOKS FREE.
Valuable Rsndins Matter for Invaiid aud
Medical student.

Any one or more Of the following describ.
ed books will be sent free TO any man OF
woman Of family in the United States.
Canada or Mexico during March, April and
May. 1893:
The lis VI Life" iih editon.-A short,
plain description Of all diseases aud treat
ment for each-a complete home guide TO
health and the cure of diseases.
The illustrated Ills of Life This book
contains the portraits and testimonials Of a
large number of patients recently cured OF
chronic diseases ut their homes by CORES.
pondence, free Of charge. II also contains
much valuable information as to the treat.
ment Of chronic disease
The Family Physician No. "2nd edition
"A complete treatise on the prevention
and cure of chronic catarrh, coughs co de
Ia grippe, consumption, and all the diseases
most common in cold weather.
The Family Physician No. - is devoted
mainly to spring diseases and spring medi-
cines Every one who has need Of q
spring medicine or who is subject in the
srrini OF the year TO general lassitude
impure blood scrorula or skin cruptions.
should certainly read this book before be
ginning treatment. No one can afford tn
buy sp!ing medicine until lie has read
this book
Address the re-runa Drug Manufacturing
| Company of Columbus. Ohio.
course of treatment with Pe-ru.na not
only eradicaic' from the sysem and
therefore permanently cures chronic catarrh,
but cleanse- the blood OF all impurile, and
poisonous nccumulations. making /, one OF
the most reliable spring incidents the
med cal fraternity has been able to devise
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
titver Surgtry.

William Frey. who resides on Wash.
ipston avenue, Newport, Ky, has ten
year old daughter who was afflicted with
. compound club foot. The bones were
twisted and the foot turped to such an
angle that the girl walked on the side of
her ankle and the toes pointed directly
up. A local surgeon ives asked 10 do
something. He opened the foot and re-.
moved the bones, leaving a large hole in
the foot. To remedy this the surgeon
killed q large chicken, aud taking the
thigh bones sawed them TO tit the spaces
left by the removal OF the foot bones.
hntseptics were applied, the inc!sion
closed aud sewed up, and after the foot
bad been plsced in proper position it
was made firm by splints and left alone.
The other day the splints were removed,
when it was found the chicken bones
had grown to the human bone, and the
foot is now botn slightly and useful. 1t
is ssid to be the first case Of the kind on
record. ST. Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
Cholera Ad,irc-.

Nienna.--Cholera has appeared AT Ialosce
market town of Galicia. Every attempt
has been made by he town authorities 10
check the disease but despite their efforts ii
is spreading.
st. Petersbu git is stated in an official
report issued Thursday that on an average
$50 new cases of cholera and 80 deaths from
that disease are reported every week in The
government of Poiedia. Quit extensive
trade Is carried on between Poledia and
Austrian Galicia ami also bet veen Germany
and Poledia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
If You Want The Best

A LIHOUGH you may have had good luck
~ with but few failures in making cake and
biscuit i'll the od-fashioned way with soda and
sour milk, or soda and cream of tartar YOU
will have better luck and following directons)
no failures with the Royal Baking Powder.
The truth of this must be evident when YOU
remember that in the leading hotels and res
taurants and i'll the homes of our city cousins,
where the latest and best methods are nvari-
ably employed, and where the most beautiful
and dainty food is alwaysset out for the guests,
the Royal Baking Powder is exclusively used
for all quickly risen food
Royal Baking Powder never disappoints
never makes sour, soggy or husky food; never
spoils good materials; never leaves Jumps of
alkali in the biscuit or cake; while all these
things do happen with the best of cooks who
cling to the oldtashoned methods, or who use
other Baking Powders.
1t you want the best food, Royal Baking
Powder is indispensable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
Crine mud I.rnnItIr..

A masked hghwayman held up passcnr.
e-s on a Baltimore a. Ohio train near Ny
psnce o., Monday morning, while he rob
bed one of them Of gold watch and $3.50
ia money.
At Scranton. Pa, Barney McFnllsn.
miner, murdered his wife and child. The
scene in the house was n terrible one, bear.
ing evidence of an awful struggle. Mci'ad.
den escaped
Two unknown countcrfei'ers fleeing from
arrest down the Sacramento river in u boat
were intercepted at Washington, Cal, by
aged II, ih another boat 4 shooting aniay
occurred, and young Tod Hunter was in
stantlv killed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05

The discharge OF three labor committee
men at the llargrcavcs mill in Fall River,
Mass. has prcciptated a strike.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
No Cobblers Nswadu's.

There is no sense in calling a shoe.
maker Of modern times cobbler. TIE
dearest thing 10 cobbler to. day is the
custom made man who confines his at
lention exclusively 20 that one branch.
Machinery for making shoes in great
quantities and in sections is Of com para
tive recent date, and prior TO it's adop.
ton, the shoemaker, or cobbler, did the
entire business. from taking the measure
TO collecting the money. In small towns
and villages he literally performed the
entire process himself, having insufficient
trade TO justify the employment of an a..
sistapt, and ia larger cities he superin.
tended the work from beginning 10 cod
himself. The labor saving wonders Of
the times have practically SWEPT ,hi.
man out Of the field. aud there are few
members Of the trade who are really
Cobblers. New York journal.
Verdi married young, winning a
charming Italian pirl, who made his
home ideally perfect.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05

+. Irving Latimcr, the escaped convict
who murdered his keeper at Jackson, Mich,
the other day, was captured at Jerome, a
little town in lIillsdale county, Mich. He
went into a store to purchase pair of shoes
and the people in the store recognized him.
lie became frightened and fed down tho
railroad followed BY crowd. After long
chase he was captured, and safely Jailed at
jackson.
Miss Lilly Johnson, who was indicted as
an accessory to the murder of Freda Ward
by Alice Mitchell at Memphis, Tenn, was
discharged, there being no evidence against
her. Miss Mitchell is still in the insane
asylum at Bolivar. Tenn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
German
Syrup

William McKcekan, Druggist at
Bloomingdalc, Mich. Il have had
the Asthma badly ever since ! came
out of the army and though / have
been in the drug business for fifteen
years, and have tried nearly every
thing on the market, nothing has
given me the slightest relief until a
few months ago, when l used Bo-
schee's German Syrup. am now
glad to acknowledge the great good
il has done me. lam greatly reliev-
cd during the day and at night go to
sleep without the least trouble" O
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05

At Albany, y. N.,the International Pump
'ompany has been chartered Chamcey
Depew being director. II WI control the
islc industry. The only tslf mines are IN
St. Lawrence county, y. y. Tale is used in
the making OF paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
LATE TElEGRAPHIC JOTTINCS
GOTH FROM HOME AND ABROAD.
What is Going On the World over.
Important Events Briefly Chronicled.


The Wisconsin legislature has adopted \
memorial TO congress asking the submission
uf an amendment TO the Constitution pro-
Niding for the election of United States sen
stors by popular vote.
Representative Berry's an,i.poolroom bin
ra,sed the Illinois house BY a vote Of l2i 10
= The fight will now be in the senate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
4 sad Telegram

a young wife vino lost her husband
hy death telegraphcd tho sad tidngs
10 her father IN these succnt words:
"Dcar John died this morning at 10.
Loss iulIy covered by insurance. -
~OuthrOn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05

SEVERAL California towns Monday night
beheld what appeared to be q large star
slowly sinking and shooting out red AND
blue sparks
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-04-05
Crops.

Adyices received at the Department OF
Agriculture. Washington, state that there
will be a paying peach crop, The fruit
which was supposed to have heen killed by
the severe winter bids fair to make big
yield.