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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
Victims of Counterfeiters.

"Some people," said James E. Curtis,
"are exceptionally unfortunate in the
matter Of counterfeit bills. am one of
them. For the life of me never could
tell a decently executed counterfeit
from good bill, and l am frequently
victimized in consequence. Careful in
vestigation has led me to the conclusion
that it is dangerous to take change at a
small window, especially when there is
crowd clamoring for attention, and !
have also noticed that keepers Of small
stores are apt to innocently pass out
bogus money which has been paid to
them Intentionally or by accident.
There is absolute safety at bank, and
there Is comparatively little danger in
any large establishment not of migra-
tory character which has an experienced
cashier. But have been placed in an
embarrassing position so often by trying
to pass paper received in all good faith
that I am getting very cautious about
getting change under the conditions
named.
81 was once put off a train in miser-
ably forlorn district because rendered
the conductor the last $40 bill had in
my pocket, and which, he politely told
me, any fool could see was bogus.
Since then have made it a rule to pro-
vide myself with bills of all denomina-
tons up to $40 and $50, and lately have
been able to get rid of the constant fear
formerly entertained of getting sus-
pected of q crime l never 80 much as
contemplated. st. Louis Globe-Demo-
Graf
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Falcons In Japan.

In the olden times in Japan all the dai.
mics (similar to the old English lord) had
great sport with falcons, as they went
out to the field to catch other birds with
falcons. The falcons were tanned well
and used to catch large birds, mostly
cranes. When people now go out hunt.
ing with falcons, the men in charge hold
the falcons upon their fingers. As soon
as one sees any bird he let's the falcon
rush at the bird; as soon as the falcon
reaches the bird he bites at the throat
and throws the bird down to the ground
Meanwhile the holder runs to the place
where they are and catches both of them
Falcons are not large birds, but as they
belong to the eagle family they are
strong and brave and never afraid to &C
at any bird to kill it, but the men il
charge of falcons of course take great
care in feeding and tanning them.-Chi
cago News-Record.
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Demanding the countersigu.

Stories Of the blunders made by green
volunteers on guard duty are always in
order at the campires of veterans of the
civil war. AT such an occasion recently
member of the middle Tennessee regi-
ment, which was commanded by Colonel
Gillem, told the following story:
For time we were stationed in the
city Of Nashville, doing guard duty.
There was a raw recruit in our ranks
an Irishman and very good fellow
whom we all liked. He was bound to
be good soldier and had the strongest
desire to be efficient in all things.
One day he was put on guard duty on
one of the principal streets in the city.
He had never been in the same situation
and thought it his duty to challenge
every one who came along, just as he
would in camp.
BY and by well dressed citizen APP
preached.
Halt! Who goes there?" says Mike.
"a Citizen" answered the man.
advance, citizen, and give the count
ersignw
"But don't know the countersign, !"
said the citizen, "and if did think it
isvery strange and unusual that 1t should
be demanded in public place like this. "
"Well, be jabers then, said Mike. Eye
don't pass this way till we've said 'Bonk-
er hillr'
Bunker HILL" said the man, with a
grin.
"Rightl Pass on" said the sentinel at
present" and the citizen went on about
his affairs.-Youth's Companion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
The Blue of Sapphires.

Star sapphires are generally of gray
ish blue tint, and the star is exhibited in
its greatest perfection when looked at by
the light of the sun or q candle. The
sapphire is found of all tints and shades
of blue, but the color which approx
mates to the shade formerly called ''bleu
du roi" is the most valuable. A really
fine sapphire should appear blue by arti-
fetal light as well as by day. This stone
is found in crystals generally of much
larger size than the ruby. The name
sapphire" is perhaps the only one which
runs through all languages with very
slight alteration-the Hebrew name
sapphir, the Chalda sapirinon, the Gre
zaffiros, the Latin sapphirus, etc.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
Their Favorite Amusement.

A favorite amusement with the United
States army officers on the Rio Grande is
the Mexican cock fight. Every Mexican
village has its cock pit, and officers on a
few hours leave cross the river to see the
fun. There are no better cockfghters in
the world than the Mexicans, and aspub-
lie opinion sanctions the sport the enjoy
men Of everybody is altogether frank.
The acme of the sport is reached when
the apparently vanquished bird, after
having been completely buried in the dust
of the arena to stanch his blood, suddenly
rises as il from the grave, and with one
blow from the spur Stays his astonished
rival in the act of Growing over his sup,
posed victory. San Francisco Chronicle.
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Mixing Melodies.


What on the lips Of the '.intellectual
doubter" would have been only profane
sarcasm was irresistibly funny because
of its innocence, when Lewis, his i'm
agination fired by the first opera he had
ever witnessed, inextricably mixed up
Moody and Sankey and "The Mikado''
as follows: The day following his at
tendance at the latter performance he
burst upon the scandalized maternal
vision attired in imitation of his admired
Ko-Ko in patchwork crib quilt and a
feather duster in his hands waving ac-
centuation to each syllable as he capered
about chanting:
The will of the Lord be done, be done.
And SO you had better succumb. cumb, cumbl
Washington News.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
spain,s Royal Palace.

The royal palace in Madrid, which the
Infanta Eulalie still regards as her home.
though her mother is in exile, is one of
the most magnificent edifioes in Europe.
It is Of marble and granite, occupies an
area of 22O, 300 square feet and rises daz-
zlingly white against the sky to a height
of 100 feet. The scene from the palace
gardens is splendid. In the edifce there
are gallery of paintings, library, a
museum, an armory, a chapel and the.
ater.--New York Sun.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
Facts for Men of All Ages.

By modesy land kept in
the serious results which certain solitary and
persisted eventually undermine
the constitution induce debility and early decay organic
vital fluids general prosraton and oftentmes imbecty and
probably about which the common family doctor IN
more than these here have to
morbid desires and fearful DR.
fact Of the most scientific and ,pecc known either
Of his will upon the peculiar mental aysys
into their hopes lives Were not all such held
Of grateful patients been and
either rapidly the Of both
brightest
intellect The reproductive function the handspring Of animal
u at all hazards
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
The Rude Chemist.

A chemist was called up at Q o'clock
the other morning by the ringing Of the
night bell. On opening the door he found
o damsel, who told him that she was 60
ing to picnic that morning and was out
of rouge. The prudent druggist turned
her off with the assurance that he hadn't
the stock to cover cheek like hers
Enoro
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
A New Pile Remedy

Has created a sensation among physicians
by its wonderful effects in speedily curing
every form of Piles. 1t Is called the
Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t is cheap and SIM
pie to use, but nothing removes the
disease so quickly, safely and surely.
Any druggist will get it for you.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
A StandoH.

Cholly-How often does your tailor
send in his bill?
Fweddie-Every week.
Cholly-Gracious You don't get
clothes that often, do you?
Fweddie-No, and neyether does the
tailor get his money. Pree Press.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07

Mr.. Chauncey M. Depew's advice is $50
South young man." The best inducements
to visit the natural resources of the Great
South are now offered by the Mobile & Ohio
r. r. See advertisements.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
Delays Are Dangerous.

DeIays
diseases deceptive that hundreds aing with
nsous maade all unconscious of their
They they WELL but entirely
fastening which
later utterly destroy them unless rescued by skilled
remember moment of neglect brings the
when ncuabe when the most skiul
physician render assistance The The
future may be LATE
Life Of Experience and Opportunity.
life the and
profession and rich in practical In hospital
wonderful
things he told would fiction than
hospitals his opportunities
been living but he has thoroughly
life broad
Gould Vanderbilt In railroad business he
the entire medical constantly
Mckenzie virchow Paeur KOCH Brown equar
NJ Bergeon FOtherg Bernard etc., familiar him
while ready and retain fact he holds
applied
worth dozen oOntccturee however plausible
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07
Chronic Diseases,

The doctor treats no acute diseases, but de-
votes his whole time to the treatment OF
chronic and long standing and surgical dis
eases; cases given up by other doctors and pro
Humphrey has had nearly 1900 cures In the
state of Michigan, while his patients all told In
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Alabama, Ten
nessee, Georgia, Ohio and Indiana, have been
of these sufferers were given up as hopeless
invalids, some to be blind, some deaf, and
others a prey to scrofula, chronic kidney dis
ease, consumption, destructive female troubles
Among others, hundreds of children hopeless
ly deformed. But behold how many Of them
see and hear, while nearly all are rapidly
being cured.
The doctor Is surrounded with tbs finest and
most extensive collection Of instruments ever
imported to this country for examining and
treating all forms of chronic ailments OF the
stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, bowels, repro
ducttve organs, urinary organs, brain and
nervous system, paralysis, growths, joint dis
eases, piles, hip diseases sciatica, skin diseases,
ulcers and every form of weakness OF either
mGIe or female.
The doctor specific medicines go straight to
tbs diseased organ, and can be plainly felt at
their use is begun. They are pleasant to take,
mild but searching in action, yet agree with
the most delicate lady or child, do not reduce
the strength, and can be used while at the
usual occupation, as many patients still able
for hard work and close attention to business
are often slowly, surely, yet unconsciously
dying, knowing themselves i'll, yet deceived
into a false security, they procrastinate and
inourable. The doctor earnestly requests all
persons under treatment to write him often, al
advice may be necessary week after wv9G IA
order to push any given case on as rapidly as
on the part of the patient by mail Is the next
tning to a personal consultation.
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Examination Free to All.

Examination Free to All.
Although the doctor Is in many cases
compelled 10 use expensive instruments
and chemicals In making analyses, micro
scopio and other scientific examinations,
yet he makes no charges to anyone, believ~
ing 1t to be part of the PHYSICIANS duty
to ascertain the patients true condition
without expense to the sufferer. When
ever and wherever DR.. Humphrey decides
to locate a monthly visit crowds flock to
see him, and no wonder, for by the first ex-
animation, and often without asking a
question, he tells the invalid what the
trouble Is, and the prospect OF a cure, and
most wonderful Of all he values his first
impression and first look at a patient more
than all else and DIR. Humphrey is never
mistaken In his diagnosis In any case.
The doctors methods differ markedly
spects. Following the plan Of st. Georges
Hospital Of London, he registers every
I particular as to the patients physical con-
dition and mental state. The condition of
each organ, location OF any and all dis
eased parts, and whether sympathetic or
organic, together with the amount and
nature Of the disease. In this way the en-
tire amount OF vital energies are readily
computed and the restoring power OF the
body measured against the force and en-
ergy and destructive capabilities of the dis
ease. Thus knowing the actual condition
of the tissues and the effect of specific
medicines upon every structure of the
body, unlike most doctors, he Is enabled to
say positively whether any given case Is
durable or not, and can also give tho mp
proximate time and expense of treatment,
and would here point out tho utter de-
/ fusion cherished by many patients that
] they ought to get well in few days or
weeks, notwithstanding the fact that they
have suffered for years.
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Latest Discoyeries md Improvements,

DR.. Humphrey is the only physician who
| has had the special advantage of European
hospital studies in microscopy OF the blood
and Tissues, who carries with him full line OF
Iiy scientific examinations Of the various text.
ures and secretions Of the body, az the urine.
blood, discharges Of any kind, catarrhal So
Icretions, etc.. etc.. which examinations are now
considered Indispensable to a correct diagnosis
| In all forms of obscure and chronic diseases.
AS very few doctors outside the large cities are
\ and other essential instruments for making q
strictly frst-ciass diagnosis In many cases, the
afflicted would do we'll to call upon the doctor
and get his opinion and learn whether the
against them.
There comes q turning point in the course
OF every disease; this Is especially true OF all
durable up to q certain time; that 10, until
such teel,a 0hanro in eome important organ
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-07-07

or organs has taken place, as to affeca the
proper function OF said organ and finally
break down the actual structure itself.
Even In some cases when this has happened
unusual stiu may stop the destructive oper.
alton, stay the tnroads OF the disease and
give the patient comfortable and useful
life. Other cases, II neglected, after passing
q certain stage, die In spite Of all that skill
can do. Hence Il is not only dangerous 70 de-
lay, but Outlines criminal, for most all OF us
live for those we love, far moro than for
ourselves, and II Is crime against these 70
neglect ourselves until premature death
closes the scene.
Diseases Of Women,
such rs have baffied the skill of all other
physicians and their remedies, DR.. Humph.
roy quickly cures. Cancers, tumors, f1broid
and polypoid growths cured without the
use OF the knife or causttcs No cutting,
no pain, no danger.
Manhood Perfectly Restored.
Quick painless and certain cure for fmpo-
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weakness and nervous debility, also for pros
tatitis, varicocelo and all private diseases,
whether from tmprudent habits OF youth or
that debilitates the sexual functfons, speedily
land permanently cured. Consultation nee
and strictly confidential. Absolute cures guar
|anteed- No risk incurred.
Epilepsy or Fits set nti0cally treated and
positively cured by nevcr-failing method
Persons unskillfully treated BY ignorant
|pretenders who keep triiing with them month
should cali and see the doctor.
Wonderful Cures by my improved method
|of treatment accomplished In nervous debility,
premature decline OF manlypowers, and kindred
|afections, which have been neglected OF un-
Patients treated by mail and medicines sent
|by express. Personal consultation preferable.
we guarantees durable cases
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-05-25
Bingham.

Little Gertrude Baker, daughter of
Bert Baker, met with severe accident,
while playing with other children in
and around cart body which was par
TALLY lifted from the ground. Had it
not been that ladder prevented the
whole weight of the cart from falling on
her, she would, no doubt, have been
killed. DR.. Williams was called and her
wounds dressed, and it Is hoped that
she has received no permanent injury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Clark started for
the Worlds Fair last Saturday.
The Memorial address will be delivered
next Sabbath by Rev. J. c. Gregory
The Memorial address on Tuesday will
be delivered by Mrs. Eva A. Burke.
The time of the meeting of the Abel
phians has been changed from Friday to
Thursday evening. The time of open
ing will be s o'clock sharp. f. w.
Moore addresses the club this Thursday
evening on the subject of mineralogy
1t is hoped that all members will be
present,
We are informed that F. II. Preble,
A. +. Donigan and T.. w. Moore con
template visit to the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Anna Baker was called to Emb-
den Friday on account of the illness of
her mother.
George Savage was down from Moose
River last week on a flying visit to his
home.
MIR. Ed. Berry is getting along as well
as could be expected, and the doctor
hopes to make a good foot for one SC
badly crushed
The second Sunday in June will be OBJ
served by appropriate exercises AS Chill
drens' Day.
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Enbden Center.

Nice weather for seeding, and all are
improving it.
Mrs. Ben Young spent the Sabbath
with her friends here.
Mrs. c. A. Paul of Scion, spent the
Sabbath with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j, W. Mason.
Mrs. Freeman Berry of California, is
visiting her parents, and other relatives
and friends in town and vicinity.
+. f. Welch and +. c. Danforth Of
Madison were in town the 10th.
Lee Salley was in town the 10th OF
professional business.
Mrs. Anon Barker and Mrs. j. +
Adams of Bingham, spent the Sabbath
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. nj. F
Berry.
Mrs. M. F. Berry is quite sick.
Mrs. belmont Norton and Miss Jud
kins OF North New Portland. were il
town the Goth, visiting relatives and
friends. w.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Scion.

The grass roots do not seem To be in
iured by frost and ice last winter aud ap
pear to be in good shape for a good crop
of hay.
Fred thompson Jonas Jackson and
Perely Thompson got off the drive last
Friday.
There has been quite a stir made to
get steam saw mill to locate near Sam
url lIcald's next winter; some over l00,-
$40 feet of lumber is pledged to be
hauled and the outlook would be good
for Il winters work.
Owing to rainy weather only about
sixty persons were present at the anti
q'arian supper AT south Scion last
Thursday evening. \ good time is re-
ported by those who were present.
Mrs, Benjamin Williams has been quite
sick.
p. c. Jcwett of Skowhrgan. Was in
town sunday.
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West Pittsfield.

Mr.. Clancy Patten of Lawrence,
Mass, is in town. We hear that he will
move his family to his farm in Palmyra
this spring.
Roscoe Willis is at home from Man
chester, n. H., for vacation.
Richard Phillis is at work in,Lewiston.
Dir. Randall is down from st. Adams
visiting his daughter and friends here
He is smart for man So years old.
Miss Linda Davis is teaching school in
Canaan.
Arthur Patten returned to Shawmut
last week to take his old job.
The little Emerson child is still very
sick with whooping cough.
Mr.. Daniel Tibbetts has returned from
the west.
Augustus Nelson's children have. the
whooping cough.
Mrs. Geo. Wilson, who is sick with lung
fever, is gaining. G.
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East SkOWhegan.

Since the heavy rain of last week
everything sowed and planted, it being
warm, is growing fast. Our planting
will be late if we have more rain.
A large number of sheep and lambs
in some flocks have died.
Stafford Eaton lost n good COW last
week. being sick only short time.
Orville Kimball has nice lot of King
apple trees and are good bearers, and he
has set out more and grated on old
trees one day.
Calvin Eaton has $50 trees from the
Sangervile nursery to set and are nice
looking trees. Ruel and Fremont
Homestead have about 200 trees from the
same nursery to set out.
Almost everyone having an orchard
is doing Il good job on it this spring.
1t appeared from the smoke we had
Sunday that there was IA big fire west of
US.
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Cambridge.

| |. II. Horne has returned from Ever
EFT, Mass, and Is about to take bust
ness trip To the Aroostook.
II. p. whhuey's family started for
| Boston last Saturday to spend the sum
mer with him.
Miss Hannah White returned to her
| home in Jersey this week, after spending
about twenty months in the families OF
Rufus Gay and Harvey Whitney. She
has made many warm friends during her
| stay here.
| +. y. Bunker, editor of the Eastern
| Gazette, in company with John
knowles, visited friends in this place
sunday, making the trip on bicycles.
The stage from Dexter to Cambridge
driven by Amos Brown of Harmony has
not failed to make single trip during
the mud time" this spring. This has
not been accomplished for the last 2s
years, | am told, aud Mr.. Brown has
earned the name of being the most punct-
ual, obliging and trusty man that has
ever driven the stage during that term
of years. Many would be glad for him
to continue on the route for the next
four years, but we learn with regret
that he does not intend to.
Joseph Morrill, has gone to Guilford
to work in a shingle mill.
Albert Small made visit to his fami-
ly Sunday.
No preaching at either church Sunday,
soci | service at the Baptist church,
and a young peoples meeting in the
evening.
Miss Winslow of Dexter, has been the
guest of Miss Lena Whitney for few
days past.
Miss Edith Cole is in very poor health,
and is attended by DIR. Coffey. Her con-
dition causes her friends much anxiety.
ID. +. Clark has flock of two hundred
and fifty hens. One day last week they
laid one hundred and ninety-two eggs.
Give us the next?
G. f. Bailey and son went to Hartland
on business Monday
Jacob Hatch, while using a pocket
knife one day last week, cut cash three
inches long on the inside of his thigh.
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No. Madison.

The warm weather will soon set farm
ers at work if no more rain soaks up the
ground
There will be preaching service on
Blackwell hill this summer by Rev. j, Z.
Longley.
The farmers have set large number
of trees in this vicinity this spring.
We learn that Mrs. Walter Holway is
slowly recovering with good prospects
of final recovery.
Mr., +. w. IIoyt of No, Madison, has
subet the mail route from No. Madison
to No. Arson.