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They Wanted to See the Devil.

A hungry actor said to the proprietor OF
a winter resort hotel, "If did something
to pass away the time for your guests, do
you think you could give me my dinner?"
"Why, yes" said the good natured
landlord, Ego into the drawing room and
give 'em a show"
A number of guests struggled into the
parlor. The actor recited, impersonated,
told jokes and sang, but failed to awaken
any appreciative enthusiasm.
He said to the landlord, 81 don't know
what's the matter with those pc ople; they
ratified me. l never played 20 such an
audience"
"Never mind, old fellow, you've earned
your dinner trying to amuse them; go in
and have bite of something to brace you
up"
After dinner the actor, sustained by a
well lined stomach, left in mood for vic
tory and revenge. The guests crowded
in the parlor and seemed ready to listen to
him. A train was about to leave for New
York, and he had but few moments to
spare, but he was willing to oblige them
with something.
"My efforts in the theatrical line do not
seem to have pleased you. Perhaps you
would like to see some sleight of hand per-
formances or an exhibition of my mes
meric powers2"
"Oh, yes. We would like that"
"Well, " said the actor, "would you like
to see the devil?"
"Oh, yes! We would like to see the
devil"
"Then," observed the actor, grabbing
his hat, "you can all go to hell, " and he
made quick and timely exit to the train.
Truth.
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Hn Was IrreclaimahIe.

Theparents of youth who makes things
interesting for Buffalo family were try
ing to instill into the young mans mind
the principles of self sacrifice and generos-
ity and all that sort of thing. He had
been given some candy that afternoon and
had refused to divide with little boy
who came to play with him, claiming that
there was no more than he could get away
with himself.
"Now, Reg" said the mother, "you
must not do like that. When Johnny or
any of your other little friends ask you
for some of your candy, you must give
them some You must not be selfish"
Reg couldn't see things in that light.
His mother labored with him for awhile
longer and succeeded in making no i'm
preston whatever. Finally she said: "Sup-
pose you had two bananas, and one of
them was smaller than the other and not
so good. Surprising your little sister was
to ask you for one, which banana would
you give her, the small and poor one or
the best one2"
Reg pondered for a minute. Then he
said, $50 out and get the bananas and
give me chance"
That ended the esson.-Buffalo EX-
press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-03-23
PATENTS.
NOTICE TO INVENTORS.

There was never a time in the history
of our country when the demand for in
ventions and improvements in tho arts
and sciences generally was so great as
now. The conveniences of mankind in
the factory and workshop, the house,
hold, on the farm, and in official life, re-
quire continual accessions TO the appur-
tenances and implements of each in or
der TO save labor, time aud expense.
The political change in the administra-
ton of government does not affect the
progress of the American inventor, who
being on the alert, and ready to perceive
the existing DEFICIENCIES, does not per-
nit the affairs of government to deter
him from quickly conceiving the rem
edy to overcome existing discrepancies.
Too great care can not be exercised in
choosing a competent and skillful attor-
hey to prepare and prosecute an appli-
cation for patent. Valuable interests
have been'lOst and destroyed in innu-
merable instances by the employment
of incompetent counsel, and especially
is this ADVICE applicable to those who
adopt the mo patent, no pay" system.
Inventors who entrust their business to
this class of attorneys do so at imminent
risk, as the breadth and strength of the
patent Is never COEHIu6Teu III view Oh u
quick endeavor to get an allowance and
obtain the fee then due. THE PRESS
CLAIMS COMPANY, John Wedder-
burn, General Manager, 61S f street, N.
W., Washington, d. c., representing a
large number of important daily and
weekly papers, as well as general period
icals of the country, was instituted to
protect its patrons from the unsafe
methods heretofore employed in this
line of business. The said Company is
prepared to take charge of all patent
business entrusted to it for reasonable
fees, and prepares and prosecutes APP
plications generally, including mechani-
cal inventions, design patents, trade
marks, labels, copyrights, interferences,
infringements, validity reports, and
gives especial attention to rejected
cases. 1t is also prepared to enter into
competition with any firm in securing
foreign patents.
Write for Instructions and advice.
John Wedderburn, 61S F Street, Wash
ingtOn D. C. P. o. Box 3S5.
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HE CHANGED THE TEXT.
An Incident Which Saved a Congregation
From a Searching Sermon.

An lnCluenJ w nlCn SaVeu n Congregation
From a Searching Sermon.
Many an interesting anecdote is told OF
DIR. -, famous divine, who has joined
the great majority, and none is more
touching or characteristic than one which
was related of him by former member of
his church. "It was always a great trial
to the good doctor that such large pre-
ponderance of his congregation consisted
of fashionable people. Utterly unworldly
himself, he had an immense contempt for
the superficial life led by so many of his
parishioners, who nevertheless crowded
his church, rather enjoying the emotions
excited by his fierce denunciations and the
frankly, almost brutally, expressed home
truths with which they were RECALLED from
time to time. 1t was the first Sunday in
Lent, and as DR.. - assembled his pulpit
and looked over his congregation with
searching, piercing eyes, before beginning
his sermon, there was slight stir of an
ticipation in his audience. I'VE shall have
a regular TRADE this morning. whispered
my husband, and Mrs. Midas, who was
sitting few pews in front of me, slight
ly shrugged her velvet shoulders as she
glanced at her nearest neighbor. There
was thunder in the air, and no one felt
surprised when in ringing tones that filled
the farthest corner of the great edifice the
denunciatory text was given out, Woe
unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypo-
crites'
"In the pause that followed the atmos-
phere seemed more charged with mental
electricity than ever, and the dominic was
evidently just about to hurl upon us his
fercest invectives, when very strange
thing happened. Old T, the sexton,
must have slumbered at his post, for Tito
the church and up the broad middle aisle
walked timidly but trustfully very little
child who, with her poverty stricken
dress and general appearance, presented
the strongest contrast to the richly clad
assemblage. Awake to his duties at last,
the sexton hurried after her, but the up
lifted hand of the rector motioned him
back, and on walked the little one in ut
ter unconsciousness, until she reached the
velvet steps of the pulpit itself, where she
paused, and after an instant's hesitation
sat comfortably down. An indescriba "a
change came over the face of the preac'.
er, and pushing aside the manuscri
which lay before him he looked at us w I
kindly, benignant eyes. Suffer little chi
dren to come unto me, he said softly,
'and forbid them not, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven and with demeanor
whose gentleTess strongly contrasted with
his late Indignation he preached forgive
ness and divine love and the charity that
never faileth. New York Tribune.
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A Simple Barometer.

One of the simplest barometers is a spi-
der's web. Nature says that when there
is prospect of rain or wind the spider
shortens the filaments from which its web
is suspended and leaves things in this
state as long as the weather is variable
If the insect elongates its thread, it is a
sign of fine, calm weather, the duration
of which may be judged by the length to
which the threads are let out. If the spi-
der remains inactive, it is a sign of rain,
but if, on the contrary, it keeps at work
during a rain, the latter will not last long
and will be followed by fine weather.
Yankee Blade.
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A BETTER MAN,

c.. Y. FULLER, Blacksmith, East I'm
ion, Me-, writes For four years have
had kidney disease, which has been con-
tinually growing worse, although took
medicine that claimed to be a sure cure.
My trouble consisted Of severe pain in
the lower part of my back and hips, and
also complete loss of appetite. l be-
gan taking Aliens Sarsaparilla, and two
bottles have cured me. The pain left
my back and hips and has not returned
since. My appetite is complete, for the
first time in years. Aliens Sarsaparilla
is decidedly the best medicine 1 ever
used, and 1 will recommend it to all. It
cures.
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Abuse of Cold Cream,

Cold cream has it's abuses as well as its
uses. 1t must be fresh and sweet, or it is
worse than useless. Therefore it should
not be bought in larger quantities than
will suffice for fortnight's use. Only
the most reliable brands should be used.
And it is not well to use any cream very
frequently which contains much vaseline,
for downy growth of hair ON the face is
the ultimate result.
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Chess.

Excavations at Sakhara in Egypt have
brought to light wall painting in which
two men are playing chess in the time of
King Teta, whose reign Professor Brugsch
puts at the year $500 B. @. The game
evidently is thousands of years older than
has been supposed. 1t has been supposed
to have been introduced into India from
Persia by the Arabs in the sixth century
A. D.-Exchange.
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HERES A MAN
WHO HAD RHEUMATISM
FOR 90 YEARS.
Had Rheumatic Fever Eight or
Ten Times.
The Disease Entirely Driven Out
By Six Bottles Of Aliens,

Mr.. ELLIS B. USHER of Bonny Eagle,
Maine, whose case has become we'll
known for miles around, and whose re-
lease from this terrible disease is consid-
cred almost miracle by all who know
him, is now a we'll man, and considers
Aliens Sarsaparilla the most wonderful
medicine of the age.
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Perfect health is seldom found, for
impure blood is so general. Hoods Sar-
saparilla really does purify the blood
and restores health.
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Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on
earth for pain, as an anodyne has no
equal in the market. 1t is without
doubt the best liniment % cts.
The morning call., 1894-05-03
GENIAL, BUT RESPONDENT.
Suicide of Newspaper Reporter at
the Slough Civ,

STOCKTON. May 2.-Wllliam H. Simp.
son, a newspaper reporter who came here
a few weeks ago from San Francisco took
a heavy dose of morphine last night and
died tonight He has been drinking
heavily for several days and yes
terday said good-by to some of
his friends. but they thought nothing of
his manner. He was around town last
night, and shortly before midnight went
TO his room, and was found in stupor at
o'clock this morning By newspaper
man who roomed near by.
Doctors were called and friends worked
over bin constantly, but be did not regain
seriousness though his condition seemed
somewhat improved for a time.
The deceased has wife in Iowa. BE
worked for some time in Chicago, and
went from there to Denver. He came
West from Denver, and after remaining
in San Francisco a few weeks came
to Stockton. He left several notes
10 friends showing he intended to
end his life. In one note be gave the ad-
dress of his father as Major George 81.
Simpson, La Grange. Mo-. and asks that
telegrams be sent to Tom Conner, Chicago
Times, and Harry Woodbridge, Chicago
Herald. Deceased was genial fellow, and
made many friends here during his short
staV
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others 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 the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and ST bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
400 70 rhS.Tn
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Bank, committed suicide by shooting him.
self at his home to-day while temporarily
daranOad
TALK OF THE TURF.
Death of the Greatest of the Bread
Winning TrOtterS.

CLEVELAND, Ohio May 2.-Katie Earle.
2:2015, by Earle, died at the Ketcham Farm
this morning. She had won more money 10
1898 than any other horse on the American
turf, and her owner, George Fl. Ketcham, had
refused 5000 for her.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 2.-That the Nash
vile track is lightning fast was demonstrated
in the several events to-day. especially In the
Knkman handicap when Ray went seven
furIoDgs in :261a, breaking the Southern
record for tile distance and only winning by
short head from Som rsault. who was a nose
in front of Ducat FavOrtes and long shots
broke even on The day. The attendance was
the largest since the opening.
SIX furlongs, Illinois won, Advocate second,
Chow Chow third. Time, lie.
One mile, Jim Hogg won. T1psy second,
Wauhatchie third. Tine 1:41A
Seven furlongs, Ray S won. Somersault Sec
ond, Ducat third. Time, 1854.
Four and half turlongs, Woodfield won,
Miss Alice second. Seritania third. Time. :58.
One mile, Linda won. The King second,
Falero third. Time, / AZ.
One mile, Crevasse won. Miss Knott second,
Tom Kelly third. Time :421s.
HAWTHORNE, Ill.,. May q Nlne.slxteenths
of a mile, Lillian won, M de second, Bur-
gundy third. Time. lilo.
One mile, Patrick won, Calhoun second, Ethel
W third. Time. :4813.
Three-quarters OF mile. Pop Gray won. Dali
syrian second, Woodruff third. Time, LIS.
quarters of mile, st. Nicholas won,
Tisse MacDuff second, Matte Howard third.
Time, 1:191a.
Three-quarters of a mile, Georgetown won,
Miss CLARK second, Pretender thlrd. Time.
1:i9s4.
ROXY, Ind, May 2.-Five furIongs. Leonel
won. Mother Of Pearl second, Some More third.
Time, l :07.
"a alf a mile. Key West won, Tevena second.
Elberon third. Time, :53.
Nine-sixteenths Of mile, Wandering Nun
won, Luke second, Salvage third. Time,
:04A.
1hree-quarters of a mile. Eagle Bird won.
Dago second, Play or Pay third. Time. :22.
ne-sixteenths of mile. Courtney won, Con
Lucey second. Charm third. Time. 1:01.
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TO SAN LUIS OBISPO.
Celebration Saturday Over the Coast
Line Extension.

Line Extension.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, May 2.-San Luis
Obispo is on the tenterho0ks OF expecta-
ton. Saturday the first trains will enter
the city over the completed road of the
Southern Pacific 20 this point. The last
great work-the big steel bridge over
Steiner Creek, $50 feet loDg-was finished
to-day, and nothing remains but the track
laying from there, which was commenced
to-day, the distance being three miles. The
Southern Pacific will run a special from
San Francisco here Saturday in addition
to the regular and the special carrying the
chief dignitares of the road. Specials
will also be run here from the south over
the Pacific Coast Railway. and the crowd
is certain to be very large. Extensive
preparations have been made to entertain
visitors. and a general jubilee will be the
order of the day.
SAN JOSE, May Great interest is
taken here in the opening of the new line
of the Southern Pacific Company to San
Luis Obispo, San Jose having contributed
largely to the fund to buy the right of way
for the railroad. A big excursion will be
run from here on Saturday and many
prominent citizens and business men will
attend the celebration Of the formal open
ing of the road at San Luis Obispo.
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SANTA CLARA POSIES.
Opening of the Big Floral Exhibition
at San Jose.

SAN JOSE. May 1.-THE opening CT the
five-day floral fete, given By Santa Clara
County Flor Society, was the occasion
of tonight and und oubtedly marks the
beginning of the most elaborate and sue
csssful floral exhibition ever witnessed
in the Garden City. Preparations
for the event have been under way
for several weeks, under the direction of
the manager, Mrs. C. d. Wright, and
ladies from all parts of the county have
been enlisted in the enterprise. A mag
nifceDt feature of the display is the moss
roof covering the entire space overhead.
and made Of white oak moss. All of the
background and arches over the many
floral booths, are also Of the moss.
giving the entire interior most
enhancing and romantic appearance.
A large electric fountain in the
center Of the room was the most brilliant
feature, being six feet high, overhung with
Japanese canopy Of roses and boTdered
with callas, choicest ferns and smilax. The
display OF garden flowers in various booths
were the best ever seen, and their arrange
ment consisted entirely OF original designs.
The stage programme tonight was of
high musical order. being given by students
in the University o. the Pacific conserva-
tory.
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HEAVY FIRE AT ELMIRA.
Great Damage Done at Town in
SOIanO County.

ELMIRA, May 2-This morning about
80 o'clock fire broke out in HarrOld's
saloon. A strong wind was blowing from
the north and the flames spread rap
idly. totally destroying the following
buildings and their contents:S A. Cripp's
saloon, occupied by Harold; John Ryan's
saloon, Western Hall, owned by John
Higgs Second floor was occupied as
lodging ouse); Golfers blacksmith shop
and dwelling, Mrs. TRUTHS dwelling,
John Riggs tank house and windmill.
The loss will reach ABOUT $4,000.
Cripp's and Ryan's losses are about $1,000,
fully insured; Harrod's loss is $500;
Higgs' about $1,000, insured for $1,000;
Golfers $780, partially insured; Mrs.
Truitt $500. 10 insurance. The loss is d.
vided among Palatine. London and Lanca-
shire and Continental insurance compa-
MES.
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NICARAGUA IS AFTER HIM.
President Rivas Writes Baker a
Letter.
WHAT THE SMALL OFFICIAL DID.
Charges That He Went Altogether
Too Far in the Mosquito
Business.

MANAGUA, April 8. via New Orleans,
May 2-It is learned that on March 80
letter was dispatched from the National
Palace TO Lewis Baker. Envoy Extraor-
binary and Minister Parliamentary of
the United States in Nicaragua. on behalf
of the National President and signed by
r. Hayerza Rjves In this document the
Government OF Nicaragua demanded the
dismissal of Consul Braida in no uncer-
tain language. In it the writer clearly
manifested the fact that the Near guam
Government was in possession Of indis-
putabie evidence, which. to them, had
demonstrated that Consul Braida had so
far deviated from his duty that he inter-
fered in the Biuefelds affair in manner
entirely hostile 10 Nicaraguan interests.
The letter stated that some time before
a conference had taken place at Bluefelds
at which the Commissary, Consul Braids.
the English Consul and A. F. Palas met
TO discuss plans to settle the difficulty in
the Mosquito Reserve. The letter alleged
that at the meeting Mr.. Braida. aiding
interests contrary to the sovereignty of
Nicaragua, presented a plan of arrange
ment IN the form of All ultimatum from the
American Government and the German
Emperor. In this way it is claimed Mr..
Bralda overstepped his authority. The
letter also charges that Mr.. Braida as
sumed the authority of the German Con-
sui, and that he was serving the. personal
interests of merchants of the reservation
when he PLACID himself in opposition 10
the Government of Nicaragua. Soon after
the first meeting it is claimed that Mr..
Braida discovered that he had offended
the Nicaraguan Government, when he
uttered words highly offensive. going to
the point of saying that the Cover ment
inferred offenses against him for which be,
in good time, would avenge himself.
c. F. Bergman of Greytown. the Ger
man Consul alluded to in the letter, was
sick at the time of the meeting and gave
MIR. Braida written power TO represent
German interests.
NEW YORK, May 3.-The Worlds New
Orleans special says: Minister Baker ar
rived in Buefelds April p to investigate
the situation in the Mosquito reservation.
Consul Braida meets him there.
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NEARLY ALL REGISTERED.
Chinese of Los Angeles Do Not Risk
Deportation.

Los ANGELES. May 2.-Nearly all .the
Cinnamon in this division have registered.
The number up to noon to-day was 5645.
This division embraces the count lies of San
Luis Obispo. Los Angeles, Orange. Santa
Barbara and Ventura. There are some
who did not register. but they openly de-
clared that they expected to go back 10
China, and were going to take advantage
of Uncle Sam defrsying their travelling
expenses. The new Chinese treaty did
not keep any Chinaman from registering.
The Cinnamon all over the division APP
peared anxious to register. The whole
some lesson taught by Judge Ross last
spring has not been without its results.
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HIS BRAINS DASHED OUT.
Death Caused During an Exciting
Mountain Runaway.

BAKER CITY, Or. May "A fatal acct
dent occurred today eight miles south of
this city. A stranger arrived last night
driving fine span of horses to a spring
wagon. He left this morning In an intoxi-
Gated condition. and, approaching Blue
Canyon, his team became frightened at a
pack-horse and ran away. The unfortu-
nate man was thrown out, his head strik-
ing rock, dashing out his brains.
A receipted bill addressed to John Warren
was found in his pocket. which is supposed
to be his name. He T. parties last night
he was from Wallowa County, and on his
way to Winnemucca, New.
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REMOVED THE BAN.
Father PheIan's Paper Can Once
More Circulate Freely.

ST. LOUIS. May 2.-The recent disturb
ance in Catholic circles over the ban
placed upon Father d. S. Phelan's paper.
the western WaicEman." by bishop
j. j. Kahn, because of that Journals utter
ances, has been smoothed over. Father
Phelan has retracted his utterances, and
Archbishop Kahn to-day removed the ban
placed upon the paper.
DENVER, May 2.-Rev. I. III. Malone,
pastor of St. Joseph's Church, was sus-
pended to-day by Bishop Ma,z on tie
charge of citing the Bishop into court as a
witness. The trustees of the church sued
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LAUGHED AND THEN DIED.
Cool Suicide of German Who Took
Rat Poison,

ORoyILLE, May 2.-Charles A. KRIS
ling, native of Germany, aged so years.
who has long been the steward in lead
ing hotel here, told his friends yesterday
that he was tired of living. He went to
several places where he owed small bills
and paid them. He declared that he had
taken a dose of laudanum two weeks
ago. but that it had no effect except
to make him yomt He now had
bought a dose OF Rough on Rats" and
intended to take that. He laughed and
joked about the matter so that his friends
never dreamed OF his being in earnest
until this morning, when it was found that
he had swallowed dose OF rough on rats
and his dead body was found in bed. He
was single man and had no relatives
here.