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CURING A CORK LEG.
The Qunck Doctors Earnest Efforts Which
Cost Hin Good Dollars.

.
| Cost Hin Good Dollars.
| AT the military levee given BY the
Boston lanccrs in their armory few
evenings ago Representative Crosby.
from Worcester, was seated at table
in the gentlemen's room surrounded
by other membc of Tie house who
oificiate on the same committee and a
party of other notables, all of whom
were enjoying one of Mr.. Crosby's
stories Mr.. Crosby said that it was
wcll-known fact he wore an artificial
leg, that missing member having been
lost during the late unplcasantncss
between the North and the South,
while he was serving in the naval de-
partment after retiring from long
and faithful service in the army. His
story, as repeated by the Boston
journal, was:
"Years ago. when l was in the
habit of coming to Boston on business,
I was, on one cold, wintry day, wan
dering down Sudbury street as best
could when / was acccsted by u seedy
individual with all the airs of medi-
cal expert, who said: 4 can cure that
game leg OF yours IN just ten minutes :
l said Can you?' and he replied Yes;
sit right down on this curbstone, and
in just ten minutes you can walk
away we'll man.
Mr.. Crosby said he persuaded the
crank to walk along to the nicely
furnished office of friend, where
they could work in the warmth of an
inviting CRATE. On entering the office
the friend was made aware of the
condition of affairs, and of course
made the surroundings as agreeable
as possible so as to facilitate the
hazardous undertaking. Everything
ready, Mr.. Crosby pulled up his
trouser leg, and the man proceeded
to rub the afflicted member for mo-
ment. without removing the under
clothing which hid the artificial
limb Now the time had come to ap-
ply the wonderful liniment, and tho
underclothlng was removed and. to
the horror of the "quack. " he beheld
a "cork leg" and was spellbound for
u moment.
When he recovered he remarked,
"You think you are smart. don't
youp" which was greeted with roar
oflaughter
Mr.. Crosby said in conclusion, mid
peals of laughter from his friends
about him, at cost that quack sev-
eral dollars before he escaped from
that Office"
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u Mvon ltxs ssMrsn.
4 WaM ii 6 ct Finds ns.s n :
Street Car.

The street cars in certain Western
city have small stoves In the center
OF each car for the additional COM
fort OF passengers In sold weather.
The driver on one OF these Sars had
reached the end OF tho route one
cold day last january. and was
changing his horses from 5n- end
OF the car to the other, when half
grown, half-starved and bedraggled-
looking kitten came mewing across tho
road and ran into the car. 1t curled
UP tnder the yarn stove In great
contentment. and tho kind-hearted
driver, who was also the conductor
allowed 1t to lie under the stove dur
ing the downtown trip.
Ho begged d saucer of milk for the
little waif at the other end OF the
route, and after her lunch. for which
she was manifestly grateful, kitty
went back to her snug place under
the little stove. and drrtnp tho day
she and the conductor became sucl.
good friends that he left her in the
car when he went off duty that night
He did not put her out the next
day nor at any other time, according
to Hafper's Young People, but fed
her every day, and before d Wedt she
became the pet of the public and
quite an attractive card to that
branch of tho road. She was pret-
ty, playful little gray and white
kitty, and made friends with all ol
the passengers. The children play cd
with her, the ladies pettcd her and
most OF the men paid her some atten-
tion. One lady tied q pretty scarlet
ribbon around kitty's neck and the
next day another lady fastened tiny
silver bell to the ribbon.
AS for things to eat, Kitty had
them in variety and quantity enough
to make d dyspeptic Of her. During
a single trip she had gifts of d choice
bit of raw steak offered her by al
old 1rishman on the car, big oatmea
cracker and some gumdrops pre-
sented by little girl, a lump of loa
sugar. a lime, a sandwich, some pea,
nuts and link OF sausage.
Kitty had been on the car five
weeks when | heard from her last
the most happy, contented and pettet
little puss imaginable. When tn,
weather is fine she often rides out OF
tho platform with the driver, who
has been such true friend to hel
and whose conduct is proof OF tn,
fact that there is a kindly. generous
heart beneath his rough garments.
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A Good Dog Story.

A Harlem family on going to Europe left
their house in charge Of an old man who was
TO look after 1t during the absence Of the
family. They also left behind them a large
dog. There was an arm chair In tine back
room In which tho dog frequently took a nap.
The old man also found the chair very COM
Portable, but rs hc did not feel like taking
any risks he resorted TO strategy. He would
go TO the window and new like cat. The
dog would then jump out of the chair and
rush to tho window to bark at the cat, where
upon the old gentleman would quietly take
possession Of the chair. One day when the
old gentleman was In the chair the dog came
into the room. Taking in the situation, he
put his four paws on the window-sill and
barkcd furiously. Tho old gentleman, think
ing there was somebody In the yard, got out
Of the chair hurriedly and went to the win
dow to seo who was In the ynrd, whereupon
the dog jumped into the chair and kept pos
session Of II, growing ominously whenever
the old man came near him. There WA mo-
body At all In the yard
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THE ADIRONDACK FOREST.
ss~srd wcbb's Alleged Object in Build
.ny = s7-sSils Fence.


A paragraph ha. beed Yldely circulated
Whleh sets forth that DR. Seward Webb hhs
Inclosed wits wire fence, "a miles IN cir
cuinfercncc, n track OF land In the Adifon-
dack mountains, and something OF criticism
that It should be possible for ricl man IL
obtain SO great tract MS this has Decn
written. 1t is quite true that Dr. Webb has
| thus enclosed great natural park which he
owns in the Adirondack. but according to
| the Philadelphia i'rs-, Tire epcosure was not
made so that plebeian feet should not tread
these t7,lJs. but was put up Tor two purposes,
one TO prevent pCss"ers, of whom there afo
many, from killing deer aud other game upon
that preserve, and the other was tc keep ost
timber thieves, for the Adirondack wildctntss
| ts reported to be full of these yandals When
/ br' Webb bought this tract of land in the
Adironda*'-. he found that the commercial
spirit had penetrated tth4 superb wilderness
aud was rapidly denudiL. u cf It's forests.
| lie determined to preserve as largo Il tract NJ
\ land as he could obtain. TO secure the services
| Of the sblest forcsters he could find, and to
| place them In charge of this tract so as to
| cultivate forestry upon scientific principles
! He tempted from the Smithsonian Institution
a man who is regarded as the highest author
ity on forestry, =, least in America, aud
placed him in charge, and win able assistants
this man has undertaken the wOrh OF forestry
on magnificent scale upon that prcsorTe-
| His work, his methods and his experiences
will be reported with scientific accuracy and
| the results given to the world. with The cx-
ception OF one or two preserves In France,
perhaps one In England, there is no expert
ment in forestry which will be like this so
far Ms is known anywhere In the world The
work will cost u great deal OF money, and
there will be nothing OF pccunl5ry profit in II
I TO Dr. Webb. There are several other large
preserves IN the Adirondack, some of them
being maintained more especially for the
pleasures of the guh and rod while upon
Others the study OF forestry wifi he carried on
although not upon SO extensive scale us
that which Will be employed upon DIR. Webb +
preserve. DR., Webb hopes also to be success
ful In deer breeding, his own experience in
| the Adlroudacks being that, in the course of
a few years. a. the rate of slaughter which
has prevailed, deer will become practically
extinct there.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
New Pri1. for tho british Museum

The British museum has been pre-
sented with rich addition to its
archaic Greek sculpture, consisting
of a remarkably interesting frag-
ment OF pure white marble, tho form
Of a mans head, life size and OF fine
and resolute expression. The head
is peculiarly ornamented with small
rosettes reaching across the crown
from ear to ear. and the design Of the
sculptor may have been to represent
set locks or curls Of hair. The relic
dates about 500 years B. c. and is
nearly perfect 1t was found in a
long disused building on the land OF
. farmer and given by him to the
museum.
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rtas oMosr Oro1s,9sAs sfAaR

~ vassstA AAavsy - - staaf;
~ G1aD y tik4 hcea4
ffoe1A1t VnA ~ wan11kfn6
AdoWA The sloped Of 6oat6.
And pleasant vaa her tearneyins
Acfoss the dim divide,
Ger bridges which the day throw out,
Unto the evcutide
She 10 no spirit dark and dread,
No soul OF ppAco denied;
Within her calm eyes shines tho
OF great love satisfied.
And yet, white-robed sad innocent,
AT eve she loves to stray
Unto the path she trOd In youth;
The dear, familiar way.
For all tnbroken ore the ties
That bound her tender heart:
Her soul still guards what 1t held dear,
Though silent and apart.
And 80 she waiteth white nnd still,
Yet fair SO passin fair:
Content for evermoro to be,
A wrath upon the stair.
American Cultivator
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KNOWLEDGE

Bring comfort and improvement and
fonda 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than othes and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of tho pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Ii excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing md truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
etive; efectually cleansing the system,
aispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
nAst With the approval of the medical
profesAon, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening tem and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but It is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the nsme, Syrupof Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accspt any substitute II offered.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
August.
Flower

Miss c. G. McCLAvE, School.
teacher, 753 Park Place, Elmira, N.
Y. This Spring while away from
home teaching my first term in a
country school I was perfectly
wretched with that human agony
called dyspepsia. After dieting for
two weeks and getting no better, a
friend wrote me, suggesting that
take August Flower. The very next
day I purchased a bottle. am de-
lighted to say that August Flower
helped me SO that l have quite re-
covered from my indisposition." q
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
newar. of Ointment, Tor cntnrrh rha,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange this SboIs
system when entering It through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, US the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Cntarrh Sure, manufactured by +. J..
Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces c,f .shhE
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine, 1t is taken inter
nally, and made in Toledo Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
sfS Sold by Druggists, price 15c. per bottle
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What He Feared.

while was In England" says one wo.
man, II was told OF an American, who, on
his FIRST trip on an English railway, quite held
his breath at the rapid running. When his
nervousness rather overcame him he ap-
preached the guard.
''I say, guard" he venturcd, "this is pretty
fast travelling for safety, isn't it!i'
"oh, no SIR replied the guard, "we never
run of the line here. ~
But said the Yankee quickly, rescntlnG
the patronage, 1T lie not the line. I'm afraid
Of running OF your confoundcd little island
-Neio York Times
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a Doubtfu, Com,,,,myu,,

Miss Backbay-I hope you don't
say horrid things about Boston, too
Tom De Witt-Whye
Miss Bockbay-Oh, I'm from Boston.
Tom De Witt, gallantly-Nevcr
mind. can assure you no one will
ever find 1t out
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Not n Wonder.

Doctor-Professo allow me to in.
troducs you TO the Oldest man in our
town; he Il - years OF nge. and by
trade y ohimuey -sween..
Froiespor - No wonder, uGn0kcd
- elways lssss isus sAee - ! =
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HEALTH IS WEALTH

rS, f. C. W Esrs NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMENT.
\ Guaranteed specific for E'rvous Prostr alton
caused by the use of nlc ihol or tobacco. Los. of
Pow in either sex, Involuntary Losses and Sper-
nntorrhoea caused by over -eNer ton of thu bTRi
.elf-abuse or over-indulgcnce. Esch box contains
ono months treatment: sl.Oo box, or 6 boxes,
guarnnts to cure, for 500 sent by mall prepaid
on ce.pt of price. John Anglum, Druggist, 14U3
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
That TerripIe Bsoorre,

Fever And ague, and its consener, bilious n.
liver and bowels, produced BY miasm atic air
and water, are both Graduated and prevented
purely vegetable elixir, .indorsed BY physi-
dams, and more sxtsnslyely used ~ remedy
for the above cass Of disorders, ~ wen - for
A 1An8utA circulation, torpid state Of the
Liver. : want Of Vital stamina, are conditions
poculiAriy favorable 70 mAlartAl diseases.
TRsy rae, however, surely rsmedisd by ths
grsat preventive, which. 6y invigosatinE the
sytts4 and sndowtng tt with reIrlaftty ~
1cwsr Whiok enables Il 70 Withstand disofaers
bot e9ly d malArial type, but hoet of othsrs
- NhleA e2ebae and III regulated sy1tene afe
b6fVkllG e9Adisaat cad hsye wtds4y 9uDef
ess -. S.sgssoss 6,ss g s,i.t,cs, ~a'eA -
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rher, Ar, s,v,r,, sooh pcr.o,,.

at will cost you fifteen cents just
thesame. :" are the reported words Of a
New York druggist when ne was told
that the use Of his telephone was de-
sired In case OF lie or death. OF
course tho fifteen cents WAS paid.
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Talking about McGlynn, Sntolli and ecclesi.
astical matters, when n communication to n
newspaper Is thrown in the waste basket is 1t
not ex-commuuicatedl
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at takes longer for man to find out man
than any other creature made" The above
remark comes from man who IL expectiug
M appointment from Cleveland.
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orr..ed To y,p,.,,ae,

!, Old Sportsmsn--Oh, come OF! You
ought e hiss : hall, Why don't you
/ % - the seaGef
NO M = = J ~. ~ - nash.
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EtTs-Au rt7 ,tspp.d free ny KLffTs e2Ssf
,iHgE S-..s9;;ga. 20 NJ Nttor trst days Usr Mar
volos cures Tr-nt.sc na C 90 t,I bottle rres 70 re
c.s.s send to Or Eiiar g71 81. .Ililadephiai a.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

The aseproot BANCRoFT HOTEL, Calu-
met Ave aa5 2S.h St, Chicago, 244 large
rooms, is the place foi you 10 stop: Rates one
dollar Meals 40 cet.,s. Near Worlds Fair
grounds Write for circullr, 10 reserve rooms.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

The President has gcnc fishing. They say
Growers eye never wanders ri.en he Is watch
frr- for n ltte
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
The worIn,. rnlr ravorltc HoteL

Texas woman who wanted TO throw her
self into her husbands grave ias just mar-
rled q lishtnln. .-rod man.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

Forsl.er is unlike n medical student 1t is
a commod practice with him 10 cut people
dead
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
1.-THE Baby i, Cutting Teeth.

DO not judge by appearance. The man
who pulls the indicator strap TO stcp horse
ear may not he rich.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

For indigestion, constipation, sick head
ache weak stomach. dlsordered liver-takc
Beecham's Pills For sale by all druggists,
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

No effort should be spared 10 head OH the
cholera a single case Is an epidemic TO the
man who gets It,
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

"change of life"; women approaching
confinement; nursing mothers; and ev-
cry woman who is rundown " or over
worked, 1t is medicine that builds up,
strengthens, and regulates, no matter
what the condition of the system.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic,
a soothing and bracing nervine, and the
only guaranteed remedy for "femaie
complaints" and weaknesses. In bear
ing-down sensations. periodical pains,
liberation. Inflammation, and every kim
dred ailment, If it ever fails TO benefit or
cure, you have your money back.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
Icurc 1,yspeps,t nnd Constipation.

DR.. Shoop's Restorative Nerve Pills sent frec
with Medical Book 70 f-oye merit for &c stamp.
Druggists 9:c. Du. SUoors Fox w. Racine Wis.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

szsss ss: = &: :.s:' =: 80 s:s: :
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II is bad enough 10 break party ties, but 1t
Isn't half as bad as to have them work around
under your ear.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

"Harron's Magic Corn Salve"
Warranted to cure, money refundsC- AsA
yeuY cr1sgiyt fer It. Price Is cents.
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~ sasaA far 4 Asax.

Johnnis-Esg. Tomnie, do you ever
mt naked ~ m tssohsr.
y u. III 3aer-l1o, I ,d0sk
n. W.. a y y. L. ~
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

Be sure and ne rbst old and 'geIltried remedy, Mr.
wlxsLox's soorptNe Eyscr for Children Teething.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
"MOTH.ER'S
:. FRIEND"

h 9 scientifically prepared Liniment
and harmless; every Ingredient is Of
recognised value and In constant use
BY the medical profession. It short
ens Labor, Lessons Pain, Diminishes
Danger to life Of Mother and Child.
Book To Mothers" mailed free, con.
tatntng valuable information and
voluntary testimonials.
rens cy express, charges prepaid, on receipt
eeA0hE1 REGULATOR CO., Atansa, O..
@old by all druggixfa.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24
RELP IS WANTED

by the women who
are ailing and suf-
fering, or weak and
exhausted. And, to
every such woman,
help is guaranteed
by Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
tion. For young
: girls just entering
WomnDbood. uo-
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' Z: J =
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-06-24

womnnhood; wo-
men at the critical
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-27
THE MICHIGAN IS ALL RIGHT
Further Denial of the Re-
ported. Engagement.
WORD BROUGHT BY THE GARNET
Sailed With the Mohican for
Several Days.
But saw No Signs of the Alleged Dis
ability by the Alexandria's Shot---rhe
Garnet's Captain Does Not Believe the
Repopt.

VIcroRIA, d. c., July oh. NJ. S. Gar
net returned from the Behring Sea Tues
day night, and came into Esquimaux yes
terday. She reports having been with the
warship Mohican Sunday, July 9Th, about
Is days after tho date of her alleged
enooupter With the sealing poacher Alex
andriq.l
The Garnet brought full report of the
catches OF the'sealiug schooners from this
port UP to date, and proves as groundlesS
the reported seizure of the Pioneer.
oAPrAIE HALLET DOES NOT BELIEVE IT.
Captain Hughes Hallet of the Garnet,
speaking about the reported Mohican-
Alexandria incident, says;
II do not see how it can be true, and
know 1t cannot be, If the dute given In
press dispatches is to be believed.
June 18th we met the Mohican at sea
and want into Sand Point with her. We
both Game to anchor and / remained
alongside of her during the 25th, 18th and
9th. / met her again shortly after, and
when we left Dutch Harbor, Sunday, July
| 9TH, she was alongside of q coal collier
| She was to resume coallng Monday morn
| ing, and could hardly finish that day. Up
| to that time she was not disabled by any
! means.
| June 18th. we heard that the Pioneer
| had been seized Nand taken to st. Paups
| We went there to investigate and fount
the report untrue. Subsequently she wa
| sighted by the Nymph. and we also heart
| of her June 2Sth."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-27
a. y gL,s WILL.
The Estimated Value of His Estate II
Between s.5. 200, 900 and $4,000, 900
S...... III HI. InllIin Renuaals. -


puLApELputA, Pa, July 20.-The last
will and testament Of Anthony J, Dre1el,
was admitted to probate to-day,
The executors, who arc also the trustees,
are George W. Childs, John Lowber Welsh,
Richard L. Dale, his sons, John r. Drexel,
Anthony J. Drexel and George w. Childs
Drexel, and his sons-in-law, James w.
Paul. Jr., and John r. Fell.
The estimated value OF the estate is be-
tween S25. 900, 600 and S3O,00O,0O0.
The executors are empowered to make
such arrangements for the continuation OF
the banking business conducted in the
name Of Drexel g. Company and its asso-
ciate firms, as IN their Judgment may
seem wise and expedient.
They are also authorized to advance to
any one or more of the sons or sons-in'
law, of the decedent, sum not exceeding
so ner cent Of the amount of the share of
such son, or the wife of such son-in-law,
to be contributed as capital to the firm
which may be formed to continue the
banking business.
The sum of 100000 is bequeathed tc
the German Hospital of Philadelphia.
Thu executors are directed to transfer
81, Gov, 900 to trustees who will apply the
income toward the erection and main
tenance of all art gallery, museum or othel
public institution in the neigh borhood oil
the Drexsl Institute of Art, Science anC
Industry, in this city, provided the latte
building shall be inadequate.
The trustees, however, can apply 81
much Of the income as cannot be ju
diciously expended for the aforesaid pur
poses, to the establishment of the Drexe
Hospital in this city.
An annuity of $1,000 per annum is be
aueathed to Miss Elizabeth q. Stanley,
| friend. Household servants who have beef
in the employ of the family for five year
prior to Mr.. Drexel's death will receiv
81 600 each, and clerks of Drexel q Co
and Drexel, Morgan g. Co., will receiv
$1,000 per year for each year they hay
been in service.
The Drexel Institute is left all of tn
bric-a-brac, works of arts, books and pi'
lures, except family portraits.
Equal division is made between the chi
dren and the issue of deceased children {
the silverware, china and furniture.
Three million dollars is directed to |
invested for the benefit of Anthony |
Biddle, Livingston Biddle and Graz
Biddle, grandchildren.