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The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
CURSE OF OPIUM iri CHINA.
People Who Become CONFIRMED smoksr
Live Ten Years on an Averar,.


"Seven-tenths of the people of Chin.
are opium smokers, and 1000, 600 Of
them die annually from its effects, I"
said Chinese missionary, recently,
who has spent twenty-five years of his
lie IN the Flowery Kingdom.
Ihis habit is rapidly growing" he
went on. at is confined to no class
or sex, but men and women, officials
and coolies, use it alike. As soon as
opium smoking becomes confirmed
habit with 4 Chinese coolie he knows
that he has about ten years to live.
That seems to be the average. / con-
slider 1t easier to reform a sot in the
gutter, one of your lowest types OF
drunkards. than an opium smoker.
Place them behind iron bars if you
like, and after being imprisoned a
short time they begin to beg and plead
for. opium. They rave like maniacs,
and their sufferings are terrible to be-
hold. They act like wild men.
The opium vice is running China.
The people know it and the govern
ment knows it, but they take no action.
In twenty-five years it has increased
90 per cent. Fertile fields that were
once used in the cultivation Of rice are
now growing the opium weed. The
provinces in Northern China where the
terrible famine occurred few years
ago, and where thousands perished for
want of food, had for years been given
over to the production of opium in
stead of food grains. When food was
short the people learned they could
not live on opium, SO they starved to
death.
"A parallel to the suffering during
that famine is hardly equaled by any
event in the history of the world.
Human beings died in the streets Of
villages and on the roads. People
turned cannibals. Some dug up roots
and others were found on the roadside,
where they had died biting the bark
of the trees. The dead were not bur
led for the living had all they could do
to take care of themselves.
Now, to-day rice is one-third high
err in price than it was score of years
ago, because the crop has fallen off.
Opium shops are everywhere. You
may be travelling along with your chair
coolie. when the first thing you know
he will put you down and leave you
sitting in the streets while he goes to
take a smoke"
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
Hold Your Breath.

1t 10 . fact not generally known that II q
person holds bis breath wnsps and bees may
be handled with Impunity. The skin practi-
cally becomes coat OF mall against which
the insects vainly drive their stings. Tho
moment particle OF air escapes from the
lungs the stings will penetrate. In explana-
ton Of this curious fact well-known physi-
sian advances the theory that holding the
breath partially closes the pores of the skin,
and thus leaves no opening for attack. This
interesting statement explains and enhances
the value of a practice have followed for
the prevention OF colds. For many years my
labor meetings, generally held In rooms des-
titute Of any means of ventilation. The heat
was intense, the air fetid and poisonous. l
have left such meetings bathed in perspira-
tion and plunged into the chill air Of a win
ter's night, thereby running the risk Of
catching the sevcrest cold Yet, strange to
say, enjoyed u singular immunity from such
nggravating ailments. At the first touch of
cold air l took deep inspiration, and then
held my breath for half minute, in the
meantime walking as fast as l could. During
that half minute the pores of the skin were
closed against the chilling atmosphere and
by the time the lungs called for reinvigora-
tion the body had considerably cooled and
the risk of chill was over. l recommend
this practice To public speakers, vocalists and
entertainers, and those who are obliged to
frequent uuduly heated rooms. In my own
case the practice never failed, and although l
fully believe in It's value never understood
the reason of 1t until q learned scientist came
forward with the remarkable theory that
while holding the breath the skin could be
made impenctrable to the sting Of bee
Je,tness Miller Monthly.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
Tried and Approved by the nlllou..

has been on trial by national jury OF the bilious.
Although = verdict in its favor was rendered long
since II Is still on trial Never waen it has been
weighed in the balance has it been found want
ing The name OF this medicine is Hostetter's
stomach Bitiers, which more speedily than any
other terminates those villianous sensations
which attend disorder Of the liver. 1t expe,s bile
from the blood and secretions, remedies chronic
rostiveness and reinforces the organ OF digestion
md assimilation. Sick headache yeliowness of
the skin and eyebals. furrcd tongue, and other in
dications that the liver has temporarily knocked
ntf work and gone on the strike. disappear when
IL IL used II Il most efficient safeguard against
malaria rheumatism and kidney troub BILE. and forti-
Ges = nervous and enfeeblel invalid eneefuAlly.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
IfCwrs ThIs!

We offer One hInaicd Dollars Reward for
any ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured b.
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known i. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obllgA-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
.. WALpINo. kiSNAN * MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 15c. per bottle.
Sold by all DRUGGISTS. Testimonials free.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Fiss,
when In need of the laxative effect of q gentle
remedy than by any other, and that 1t is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy It and It
benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup Of
Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
GOOD CHANCE!|

odell SO Typewriter for $40. II cash With Or
der ID received before Nov. lst. 1893. The
famous Odeil Typewriter is used by Lawyers:
Ministers, Doctors. Merchants, Editors and
print simplicity ard manifold copies. No
teacher required. It will do your work In ono
hours practice Order now ard take advant
age of this exceptionally
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, published at
Denver. Colo, is the only daily Populist paper
in the nation. Its cartoon, apropos to the
times, with every issue Is worth the subscrip-
tion, and 1t is full, fair and strong for the
cause of reform. Daily. SO cents per month;
weekly, 81 year in advance. Send &c for a
sample copy.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
SomrlllIng Nc,Y.

The "santa Fc Routef has inaugurated .
through daily free reclining chair car service
between Denver, Colorado Springs and Og-
den In both directions.
Holders OF second-class tickets to or from
Utah or Pacific coast points reading via this
line will be permitted to occupy these cars
without extra charge.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

BEEcHAM's PILLS are painless and effectu-
al remedy for all bilious disorders. 25 cents
box. For sale by ali druggists.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

ticle which so richly deserves the entire con-
fidence OF the community as BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs,
and Colds, should try them. Price 25 cents.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

Teacher-Now, Robbie, take four slices of
cake from ak slices, and what will there be
leftl RobbIe-A lickin' for me-
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

"Five minutes for dinnerr' yelled the rail-
way porter Good" cried the editor. 1.-THE
ast time 1t was IS.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
IF you wish the lightest, swe'(k
/ est, finest cake, biscuit, breas@
and rolls, Royal Baking Powders
indispensable in their making.

'I hear you are going to be married. ~
"That is news to mel "Some one surely
told me you were engaged" THAT'S differ
emf -
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

It might reduce general expenses II the
tolls OF the bells could be collected.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

A buckwheat cake and home run depend
largely on the batter.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

1t Is not impossible TO meet with q plump
refusal from slender girl.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

II the I.nby 1. Cutting Teeth,
Be srre and that old and wellt.ied remedy, Ma
vIr.Lows SOOTHING sYRuP for Children rsething
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

Time flies and stays for no man The only
fellow who can beat it is the musician.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

Children are brought up on bottles, but
men are brought down on them.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

"Don,t you think Rev. Silks sermons are
awfully narrowi~ ~ suppose they are. but,
goodness, he makes up for IT, should think,
il, 1en0fh -
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

DON. be down hearted. Every rose must
have it's thorn, you know" '.Yes, what Pm
kicking about is that every thorn doesn't have
It's rose.n
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

SrsIoh-s Consumption, Cure
]. sold guarantee. 1t Incipient Consump-
1t s tlie best Cough Cure 25ct. 5Octs elG0
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

There is no such thing as an imitation bas'
ball diamond.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

Hnnson's Magic Corn salve."
Warranted to cure, inonsy refuaiet. Ask
your druggist for 1t. Price u cents
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

The negro dude is not the only gentleman
of color. There is the painter
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02

A man may not have stitch to his back,
but still have one in his side.
The Lamar register., 1893-12-02
Denver Directory.
pENyER TEN q AN2 AMNINi co-IsiI blake 81.

HARDWARE. Ttaos 1889 MsUEPLfEs sUEPLiEs
J. N. MooREs SONS, Fifteenth and waxee. sta
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

SllOllS, SCl NlICdDlC SOOuS'
We might go on indefinitely,
but space is valuable, and to
enumerate everything we carry
would fill pretty fair sized
Book. If there is anything
you want in the mems line,
just drop in and see us, and if
we can't suit you, we don't be-
lieve any one can.
If you should want a pair of
nice shoes, let us try a hand at
fitting you. Did it ever occur
to you
How much a man is like his shoes;
For instance, both a soul may lose.
Both have been tanned; Both are made
tight by Cobblers;
Both get left and right;
Both need a mate to be complete;
And both are made to go on feet.
They both need healing; oft are sold,
And both in time will turn to mould.
With shoes the last is first; with men
The first shall be the last; and when
The shoes wear out, they're mended
new;
When men wear out, they're men dead
too.
They both are trod upon, and both
viii tread on others nothing 10th.
Both have their ties, and both incline
When polished, in the world to shine;
And both peg out Now would you
- choose
70 be a man, or be his shoes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25
NEW GAME OF CARDINAL.
The Latest Gambling Craze That Is
Exciting All Paris.

Paris is gambling heavily now. 1t
has gone wild over a new game called
cardinal" which is played in the bill
lard rooms of cafes.
The system is the following: A GER
tain number of so-called professors
form syndicate. This syndicate rents
from the proprietor of the cafe the use
of his billiard table and of his billiard
room. 1t is then made public that the
game of cardinal will be played
nightly at this cafe, and upon this an
nouncement all the gamblers of Paris
who have money to lose or who hope
to win flock to the cafe in question in an
unlovely horde. The game of cardinal
is played as follows AT one end of the
billiard table are arranged thirty
tiny ivory qules and sk.ttles, the central
one of VIII Oh is red, the others being
white A red ball is placed on "spot,
and the game is played with one white
ball. 1t is announced on notice cards
hung up all over the billiard room that
"only the professors attached to the
establishment are allowed to play the
game" the public having nothing to do
but to stake the money against the
bank. The white ball is played from
the cushion, about half way down the
table. 1t has to carrom off the red ball,
and rolling across the table, to knock
down a certain number of skittes
If an even number of skittles are
knocked down the bank wins and the
croupier rakes in the stakes of the
punters. If an uneaven number OF
skettles are laid low the punters wiz
and the bank has to pay. But if in the
number of skittles down is included the
red skitte or cardinal" the bank wins
whether the number be odd or even
The professors interest is to play Sc
that the bank should win, because tn,
syndicate to which he belongs has a
commission on the winnings of each
bank, and moreover, each successful
banker "who knows how to live" viii
always recompense with louis or two
the skilful play of a professor who has
made his bank fruitful one. 1t vii
be seen, however, that the game is ont
of pure hazard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25
EREMoNrs eREA1 RIDE
Eight Hundred Miles on Horse back in
Six Days,

John G. Fremont the pathfinder,
during his occupation Of California,
accomplished one Of the most remark
able rides Of which there is any
authentic record He rode from Los
Angeles TO Monterey and back in eight
days, which included a stay Of twenty.
four hours at Monterey nearly two
half days at San LOUIS Obispo and
stops for sleep and meals. He com
pnled the distance at 500 miles,
Much Of the route was through a
mountainous country with only trail
for a guide There was one dcile (El
Rincon) fifteen miles long between a
preclpituous mountain and the sea. 1t
could only be p ssed when the tide was
out and the ocean calm, and in many
places the riders had to ford deep
water Fremont was accompanied by
a friend, Don Jesus Pico of San Louis
Obispo, aud a servant named Jacob
DJdson They took nine horses,
driving the loose ones before them and
lassoing them when needed for a
change.
They left Los Angeles at daybreak
of March %, IS47, and on a gallop
rode I25 miles to the ranch of Don
Thomas. Robberes, beyond Santa
Barbara, passing San Fernando noun
tain and FL Rincon. The only fatigue
complained of was by the boy, Dodson,
whose right arm was tired by throwing
the asso and by using it as whip to
keep the loose horses in the trail.
On the second day the party rode
another I25 miles, passing the formida-
Bile mountain of Santa Barbara, where
they saw the whitened skeletons Of fifty
horses that had persisted during the
passage of Fremonts California battal
ion in a terrible stor on Christmas
day three months before. They supped
with a Captain Dana at sunset and
reached San Louis Obispo at 9 P NJ
The inhabitants insisted on a public
reception to Fremont, and he lost most
of the following forenoon in conse
uuence. Here the riders took eight
fresh horses.
Ga the third day they made seventy
miles up to P NJ, when they left the
trail for a side canyon to sleep. Early
in the morning they were awakened by
a stampede of the horses, which had
been frightened by bears, and they
were off at daylight. They reached
Monterey in the afternoon, having
covered eighty miles that day
The party started back the following
afternoon, making thirty miles Def re
night overlook them, and 100 miles the
next day took them to San Luis Obispo
where the relatives and friends of Dor
Jesus insisted on another celebration
Here they took their original nine
horses and rode the remainder Of the
distance in two days.
The animals used for this trip were
California horses, which wore no shoe:
and fed on the grass found along the
way, the only grain fed them being
barley at Monterey. Don Jesus, who
had presented Fremont with two native
animals at San Luis Obispo, asked hin
to make test of their endurance
The Pathfinder rode the older of thu
two for the first I2o miles of the return
trip, and he was Of the opinion that the
noble brute would have carried him the
remaining thirty miles into San LUZ
Obispo if he had made the attempt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

(Copeladed on Fourth Pdge.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25
ecncral Advertisements.
M. MCINERNY.

Are we to be, or not to be,
a part Of the Great Republic,
seems to be the burning ques-
ton of the day, and one we
had rather leave to wiser heads
than ours to solve; and while
great statesmen are wrestling
with this momentous question,
we want to have a little "bo7g-
7vO7v with you on some other
subjects, that concern you as
well as ourselves.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

Although the Hawaiian flag no longer
floats from the Government building al
Honolulu, it is by no means certain
that the stars and stripes will not soon
be raised again in Hawaii, if the people
of the island really desire annexation
1.-THE Provisional Government which
has been established in the island with
Dole as its chief is, as has been de
clared, the outcome of the will Of the
people, it will not stand in need of the
Lc....L...I.d ~, Enurth pnnlA
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

Has it not occurred to you
that you've been wearing that
old hat long enough In these
progressive times if you intend
to be Gin it, you've got to keep
pace with fashion. No matter
how otherwise well dressed
you may be, unless your hat is
the correct thing you bear a
shabby appearance.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

We have already laid in a
stock of the Latest Hats of the
coming Spring and Summer
styles, in hard felts, soft felts
and straws, and including a line
of the celebrated " FEDORA "
Hats, at present all the rage in
the United States. There is
therefore, no necessity for you
to hang on any longer to that
old Tile that bears such a
strong resemblance to the hat
your father wore"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

Believing that business will
be better in the near future, we
have not hesitated to keep our
stock full in all lines. Take
collars for instance We have
almost everything you could
wish for. If you wear stand
ing collar, just come in and
take look at our "Narenta"
or "Ardonia;" or if you prefer
a turn down collar, try the
winnipeg" or "Goswell;" we
have have lots of others, and
can't fail to suit you. Cuffs in
abundance, links or otherwise.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25
POINTERS IN SHOES

Just three pointers will be enough for you
1s-We have over 10000 pairs of Shoes in stock select
from, embracing all leading lines.
2nd-We buy in larger quantities than any in the
try, only spot cash. consequently we buy cheaper.
3rdWe have extraordinary inducements offer: you
would distrus who had gold dollars sell for ninety
cents Look for the shoe with that kind of story;
his shoes may be Counfe11tifS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-25

Neckwear in profusion, scarfs
windsors Ain hands, and a
special lot of Boys Bows"
suspenders in great variety,
leather and woven ends, good
strong, serviceable goods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11

The world would never have progressed
much beyond the ape age if none of its in
babitants had ever changed their notions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11
, Life AmonS-the Japanese,

1.-THE secret, perhaps, says the traveller,
'''of the sweet, expression and habitual, Sc
renity of the Japanese women can be found
in their freedom from small worries. The
fashion of dress never Varying saves tho
wear of mind on that subject, and the bare
ness ofthe houses and simplicity of diet
make housekeeping mere bagatellei |
j.Evergthng is -exquisitely clean and
easily kept!so.i There is no paint, DO drap-
cry, no crowd of little ornaments, no com
ing into the houses with the footgear worn
in the dusty streets. And there is the
peaceful feeling Of living in rooms that can
be turned into balconies and 'verandas at q
moments notice, of having walls that slide
away as freely as do the scenes on the stays
and let in all tot doors or change the
suites of rooms to the, shape, and size that
the whlm of the day or the hour requires"
New York Times. - = '-.'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11
GautierIg memory.

Some of the feats of MEMORY which Sir
George Trevelyan ascribes to Lord Maeau-
lay;have beea1' accounted ratherataH,n as
the Americans say but i'm Theophile GaRl-
tier,-it seems, Macaulas might have found
his match. His thirst for reading was in
Suitable, and he consumed grammars, pros
pectuses, cookery books and almanacs as
greedily as works Of science and imagina-
tion.h Whatever he read he remembered.
and his friends. when in doubt ON any
point. used TO say, We have only got to
turn over the leaves of Theom - -r-u
On the evening of the day on which a
new volume of Victor Hugo had been pub
lished he was dining with some friends.
In his clear voice, without infiection-a
l1ionochord, so to speak-his eyes gazing
steadfastly, as though he were reading
from afar a book visible to himself alone,
he recined the 15s verses of lies Lions -
not repeating himself once. never hesitate
ing and not nistaking a single syllable.
We were ,astonished and said to him.
fYou have learned it by heart, them" To
which he replied. NO, read it this morn
ing While was breakfasting, westnin-
ster Gazette ih - , -i.--'.4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11
HeJGot the Date.

"Oh, yes" observed W. S. Cleveland, the
minstrel manager, in answer to a query,
II do find good many queer characters
engaged in local management. Irecall one
case, and he was case. was at the time
making a featured party of Arabs with
my troop and had appliedfor,a date To
my establishment he declined to negotiate.
replying, i hear that you have,got a lot Of
Arabs who are. Mohammedans; with your
show, and l cannot play them in my thea
ter as am 4 Presbyterian l Immediate
ly wired him, Arabs have all been con.
verted, to which he promptly responded,
All right; will hold the date After that
there was no difficulty in fixing dates and
terms. New York World. -,, o..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11
BEN Rinsins1 In Lonsifo,ndf iiI1 4 Cos

Here is an extract trom a journal Of the
year 1909: On arriving in London we heard
great ringing of bells in almost all the
churches going onvery late in the evening.
We were informed that the: yo,ng people
do, that for the sake OF, exercise and amuse-
ment, and sometimes they pay considera-
BILE sums as a wager who will pull a bell
the longest and ring # ID the most Ap-
proved fashion. Parishes spend much
money in harmoni6uAy sounding bells,
that one being preferred-which has the best
bells The old queen iS' said to have been
pleased very much by this exercise. con-
sidering it as q sign,of thelhealth of the
people They do not ring the bells for the
dead. When person lies in agony, the
bells of the parish he belongs to are touched
with the clappers until he either dies or re-
covers again. AS soon as this sign isfgiven
everybody in the street, asweu as in the
houses falls on his knees offering prayer
for the sick person 80 III =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-11
AN Enormous Kite.

The largest kite ever made in the United
States is that produced in Durham, Greene
county The frame consists of two main
sticks 2S feet long. weighing each. 100
pounds, and two cross sticks 81 feet long
and weighing 70 pounds each All the
sticks were 9 by 6 inches in dimensions
Over the framework was stretched h great
sheet of white duck, 25 by IS feet, which
weighed So pounds. The tail of the kite
alone weighed so pounds and contained l55
yards of muslin. Twenty-Five hundred feet
of one-half inch rope served as kite strings
The plaything cost 500, and when it is
mounted, ipto the, air, it exerts lifting
power of 500 pounds. Six men once per-
mitted it to ascend 1000 feet.-Albany Ex-
press % %. 't tyts- = o. p. ~ 6 II . q. ,"