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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05
DOES ITS WORK QUICKLY.

The Terrible Celebrity with Which tho
GuiIlotins Takes Human Life.
The striking thing about the ex-
ecution of Valiant was the appalling
quickness of it all. Action was SO
rapid, says a writer in the New York
World, from the instant he appeared
in the doorway of the prison 70 the
moment the knife fell that it was al
most impossible to distinguish the
slight chain of incidents. He flung
himself eagerly against the plank, was
strapped toit. and in the fash Of a
glance the plank was pushed forward
on the platform of the guillotine. An
instant's vision OF recumbent figure,
face downward; in the same moment
head, with two staring, wide open
eyes, whirled almost defiantly, as it
seemed aud with slight zigzag
movement, to the rightward, while
simultaneously the pinioned body
rolled inert, convulsive, into the
capacious basket, also at the
right-hand side of the guillotine.
The swiftness, the mechanical prompt
ness Of the business fairly stupefied the
spectator. 1t was impossible to real
ize that human life had ended in less
time than it would take to draw full
breath. The guillotine had done its
work well. There was scarcely sense
of horror in the sight. Twentyfour
hours later no one could have associat-
ed Paris with perhaps the most i'm
pressive vengeance society has ever
taken npon the revolt. The Mardi Gras
festival was being kept up as no Mardi
Grss known since the bonanza days of
tho empire IN spite of the London
weather" us il is called, all the gay
etiss and graces known to French fun
making We're ostentatiously visible in
every quarter. Pageants of jewellers
filled the streets in theatrical garb.
The concert halls contributed caval-
csde immensely successful in merry
makiug. Scores upon scores of high
ohariots bedecked with every fantas-
tic device known to stage management
and crowded with the bedizened houris
of the scene kept the population in
open-mouth delight from early morn
ing to midnight.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05
CHARACTER IN SCRAWLS.
It Is Fad to Describe the Writer
from His Writings.
Some Salient Points Given by Those who
Profess to BE Hxperts-Daily Cor
respondepoe Rendered More
Interesting.

A fashionable fad just now is char
acter-reading from handwriting, and it
is really astonishing what clever hits
in the way of personal skits, an expert
in that line frequently deduces from
half sheet of note-paper covered with
the writing of the person whose vir
tues and foibles are under discussion
says the New York Tribune Whether
it is chance or actual knowledge it is
impossible to say, for these wizards OF
society are very loath to communicate
their methods, and take pleasure in
enshrouding themselves in mystery as
much as possible, recognizing the fact
that to impress people with their wis.
dom and to keep up their prestige they
must affect the occult.
While the majority of character
readers confine themselves simply to
the salient characteristics expressed by
the writing, some go even further and
profess to read past events by the
writer's method of combining his let
ters and words. This, however, is of
course mere jugglery-but that a GER
tain amount of ones disposition and
character is legible to those who read
between the lines" seems to be almost
an acknowledged fact Certainly,
when one hears a clever exponent of
art give brief synopsis of the differ
ent distinguishing qualities that he
sees expressed in handful of notes
and letters, and one recognizes many
of the peculiarities and qualities which
are mentioned, 1t is impossible not to
feel interested. Many of the deduc-
tions drawn are wonderfully true; and,
after all, when one considers that the
written characters are direct emana-
tions from the brain, it seems plausi-
BILE enough theory that these queer lit
tie shapes and combinations that we
call letters and words should mean
much more than at first meets the eye.
"How can tell?" said one of these
experts. when interrogated about his
theories. II cannot explain it to you;
1t is the general appearance of the
writing, and IL is almost impossible to
analyze. There are few salient
points, however, that / can give you.
For instance, even letters-that is, a
word written so that the two copybook
lines, one above and one below, touch
the edges of each letter; this means
honesty. A hopeful disposition shows
itself in the tendency of the lines to
go upward. The way people cross
their rs Is very indicative indeed;
where there is firm stroke with sort
OF slight hook at the end, it means te-
nacity Of purpose and will power. E4-
ecutive ability Is often shown By the
words running thernselyes out into a
sort Of scrawl but the n5erest devia.
ton will often change the meaning Of
one line into quite Another character
istic, 50 that it is quite impossible for,
ahypne t9 n2derTaRd all tps various
shades Of meaning unless he has
ataaiss r. srRes; for long :, while, While
S isss, ~ ~ ees Ca a;sco7e. sSc :itSsvp
&eaning of it, it Is quite wonderful
bow interesting ones daily correspond
ence becomes - far more than the
writer ever dreams Of"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05
Grin Still Turks in the Air.

Notwithstanding we may have few,
bright, warm days, often tempting peo'
pie to carelessness, change of cloth, etc.
"Grippe still turks in the air." 1t ia
now widely know that DIR. HUMPH'
REY'S NEW SPECIFIC n cures Grip
with all in symptoms OF Influenza, Ca
tsrrh, Pains and Soreness in the Head
and Chest, Cough. Sore Throat, general
Proetration and Fever. Taken early II
cuts II short promptly taken during III
prevalence, prevents its invasion; taker
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05
Reindeer In Sweden.

The number of reindeer owned by
Lsplander in Sweden varies to con-
siderable degree. The poor may have
from 30 TO 200 reindeer, those better
of from 300 to TOO, and the rich Lap
laDders will keep 1000 and even 5000
reindeer. There is some difficulty in
collecting statistics Of the number of
reindeer, as the Laplanders will some-
times be unwilling or unable to give
any correct statement According TO
the latest statistics the number of rein
deer In Sweden would amount to $685.
e90, Of which b2. $50 were in the PROV
inos Of Jesnland, 40.5O0 In the province
Of vsstsrbotten and 90e,1T0 in the
proyince OF Eorbotten.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05
The Queen OF Fashion.

Best Ladies' Fashion Journal publish
ed for the money. None better at any
price. Only 80 cents year, postpaid.
Send three cents stamps by mail for Q
sample copy. Besides givirg sssevai
fashion and other news, II ccntains
illustrations Of The Mccall Co.'s latest
Paris, London and New York fashions
and patterns. Address The Queen Of
Fashion, Union Square, N. Y.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05

while suffering from it, a relief is speed.
lily realized, and an entire cure assured
from its continued use. n consists of a
small bottle OF pleasant pellets just fits
your vest pocket. Sold by druggists or
sent postpaid on receipt of price, 25 cts.
or bottles for sl.OO. Humphreys' Med
icine Co., Cor. William and John Sts.s
New York. q
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05

Col. Breckenridge seems to have been
quite Blsubs Bill himseif- Rochester
Herald.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-04-05

81 declare! Who would have thought
it." exclaimed Mrs Dewey, when eight
months later the famous young story
writer had asked and received permis-
sion to wed Mr. Dewey's lovely niece
and ward. vida Is SO happy, too
and SO curious to know how 1t all came
aboutl 1t seems she never read my
story in the Midland, or perhaps she
might have guessed"
Your story2" cried Mr.. Payson.
Certainly" replied his wife, com
placently. docs the pearl still belong
70 the oyster when . wiser somebody
has found it and polished II into Q
Z gemT"-James Buclhsm, In Springfield
(AasA) Republican
The Press., 1894-11-22

Teacher-Can you define for us the diff ference between "cautiOn'' and "coward
The Press., 1894-11-22

Hartford Times: Hon. George M. Landers, New Britain's octogenarian statesman, is democrat whose faith in the principles of his party never wavers. But he takes great deal of enjoyment out of life, a fact to which he attributes the excellent health which he is enjoying at his patriarchal age. Even the disaster of Tuesday, Nov. 9th, furnished him with theme for joke and laugh The day following the democratic Waterloo Mr. Landers met his friend, Professor Hib- bard, who is republican, but one of the genial kind:
 ''I think the republicans played a mean trick on the democrats yesterday MT. Landers remarked.
 "How's that?" asked the professor, knowing that there was pleasantly com ing, but not dreaming what shape it would take.
 "Why, in holding an election without letting the democrats know anything about it," answered MT. Landers, and the moving train left Mr. Hubbard enjoying n laugh alone.
 CURE FOR HEADACHE.-As a remedy for all forms of Headache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best: It effects a permanent cure and the most. dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to it's infu- ence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give this remedy a fair trial. In case of habitual constipa- tion Electric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only Fifty cents at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. 2
The Press., 1894-11-22
TOWN LIBRARIES.

The law to encourage the establishing of town libraries, passed in 1873, will be of little use to the state if the towns do not avail of it's liberal provisions. It en- powers any town, city or borough to es- tablish public library to be free to the addition of books and for other proper expenses, and to pass needed bylaws for government of the same, to receive, hold and manage bequests and donations for nance, and in the absence of any other lawful provision to elect board of di- reetors to manage the same. These boards may consist of any number divisible by three, one-third of the number to be elect ed each year for term of three years, and members to receive no compensation for services, though the board may expend not exceeding $500 annually for clerical and other expenses. These directors may be of either sex. To aid in founding these libraries the state offers to any town to give books equal in value to those con- tributed by the town, not to exceed in amount $2OO. The State Board of Edu- cation annually appoints five persons to be known as the Connecticut Public Li- brary Committe, who are to see that the states part of the work of encouraging and establishing libraries is properly done. The present committee consists of c. D. Hine, New Britain, Caroline M. Hewins, Hartford, Storrs o. Seymour, Litchfield, Nathan L. Bishop, Norwich, Charles E. Graves, New Haven. The committee have issued the following statement:
 The committee desires to bring to all towns the knowledge of the state grant f for the establishment of public libraries. $200 worth of books will be given to any town that votes like sum for the estab- ment of 8 public library. Or, if a smaller sum be voted by the town, the state will give an equal amount in books. The sum furnished by the town can be used in pro- viuing for the care, custody and distribu- tion of the books, as we'll as for the pur- chasing of books. The vote of the town must provide not only for the opening anc establishment of a library, but also for it's luGuE0 uudluU0IldnC0. 1 HIS Cctu Ut UOuc US a bylaw which practically pledges the town to continue the library. The com mittee will be glad to correspond with any who are interested and will visit any town where action under the law is possible. The following towns have either organ ized libraries or have voted to organize Seymour, Wethersfield, Suffield, Plain | vile, Scotland, Durham, Putnam, Had. dam, Newington and Union.
 W. A. McGuire, well-known citizen l of Mckay, Ohio, is of the opinion that there is nothing as good for children troubled with colds or croup as Chamber. lain's Cough Remedy. He has used it ir
 his family for several years with the best
 results and always keeps bottle of it iI
 the house. After having la grippe he was ], himself troubled with a severe cough l H used other remedies without benefit ant then concluded to try the children's 1 medicine and to his delight it soon effect
 ed permanent cure. 25 and 50 cent bot
 ties for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford
 Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1894-11-22

straint of this beautiful emblem, the white ribbon. want to speak to you of America from an Oriental standpoint. When we talk of America we lift our eyes to the sky and see beautiful bright star, the best under the face of the sum-"
 After speaking of the fall from power of Egypt, Babylon and Ninevah because they rejected the Lord and he rejected thnm cha cloaad
The Press., 1894-11-22
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lae U. S. Govt Report R>aa!I! >a!! RRakiH& Rs&as&7
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Friend-''If your washerwoman charges by the piece it must be rather expensive '
 Young Housekeeper "Oh, no. She loses so many things that her bills are never high"
The Press., 1894-11-22

.ETlO RENT-A small, cosy tenement over
 \ The Press office. Just the place for fam liy of tive. Running water and water closet.
The Press., 1894-11-22

The Art Amateur probably has never given two more attractive color plates than "The Boot-black," by J. G. Brown, by D. F. Hasbrouck, which appear in the November issue. Looking at these high ly artistic fac-similes of oil-paintings, it is easy to understand why medal was Am' teur, and why the Chicago Board of Education lately introduced into the high schools of that city The Art Anna teur's color studies as painting models they have long been so used in the best art schools and academies. But these charming pictures are equally valuable for framing, and, indeed, they are so used in thousands of American homes. This very practical art magazine, however, by no means depends on it's color plates alone for it's popularity. What most conduces to it's extraordinary success is that by giving profusion of working designs, with easily understood directions for car rying them out, it enables so many young people, of both sexes, to earn 8 living by painting, carving, designing and illus tratng No person of artistic tast' S, who wishes to turn them to profit, can afford to be without this sumptuous peri odical. Price, 35 cents. Montague Marks, Publisher, 23 Union Square, New York.
 The following is from the Boston cor respondence in the Hingham Journal:
 "A. P. A." are to the eye harmless ini- tials. but they seem to engender much ill., feeling. A city labor,r died recently, and at tho obscquies floral pillow was prom inent, inscribed "PAPA" By some ac- dent the initial P was lost to sight. A fellow laborer who attended the funeral observed this, and departed in disgust be- fore the ceremony began. observing in- dignantly that he would not have lost a half-day's pay if he had known his fellow as an A. P. A.
 A SPLENDID FREE OFFEK.-There are thousands of people, who, while not ex- actly sick, are out of order or aiing in some way. They don't feel well and can't understand what the trouble is. You can learn exactly what ails you, without it's costing anything, by writing a letter to the noted and successful specialist, Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th St., New York City, and telling him just how you feel. He will answer it, explaining every symp- tom in your case and telling just what to do to get well. He gives most careful at tention to every letter, and makes his ex- plantations so clear that you understand exactly what the matter is, and how to cure it. And all this costs you nothing.
 He makes a speciality of treating pa- tients through letter correspondence, and this method has proved wonderfully suc- cessful. His vast experience enables him to understand, from reading the symp- toms, the exact nature of your complaint. He is the discoverer of that wonderful preparation, Dr. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy, the best nerve medi- cine in the world. People living at a dis tance from the city will at once see the great advantage of this system. No long journey and no doctors fee. Write him and it will probably be the means of youl getting strong and we'll.
The Press., 1894-11-22

fl0nu- II your WaSnoFWOIAduCIl CIldLSeo by the piece it must be rather expensive"
 Young Housekeeper -"Oh, no. She loses so many things that her bills are never high.'
 Group is terror to young mothers. To post them concerning the first symptoms and treatment is the object of this item. The first indication of croup is hoarse- ness. In q child who is subject to croup it may be taken as d sure sign of the ap- proach of an attack. Following this hoarseness is a peculiar, rough cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the rough cough has appeared it will prevent tho attack. It has never been sale by wv. Lathrop, Stafford Springs G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 
 Teacher-Can you define for us the diff ference between "caution" and 'scoward- ice ?''
 Johnny-Yessum. When you're scart to go out on a boat an stay at home for fear it'll sink, and the boat comes in all right, it's 'cowardice."
 Teacher-Well?
 oOhHlIy -AHu II you fe ScafC ana stay aC home, and the boat does sink, then it's ''cautic n.
 lvERs < POND PIANOs.-Convenien systems of payment now bring these beau- tiful instruments within the reach of all. Our stock of slightly used pianos will prove interesting to economical buyers. Write to us and outline your wants. En- tire satisfaction guaranteed. Ivers X Pond Piano Co., 183 Tremont-st., Boston.
 Miss Blithely (interested in science) -"Can one get shock from tele- phone?" Tom Skiffkins (intent on ethics) -"That depends, my dear young lady, on who is talking at the other end.'
 For a pain in the side or chest there is nothing so good as a piece of flannel damp ened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It affords prompt and permanent relief and if used in time will often prevent a cold from re- sulting in pneumonia. The same treat ment is sure cure for lame back. For G. L. Phillips; South Coventry.
 II never talk about the club to my wife," II do. I speak of it in glowing terms, and then stay at home occasional. ly. So my wife thinks there isn't a more self-sacrifcing husband in the world!"
 BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter. chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by B. K. Taft.
The Press., 1894-11-22

MENTAL ALERTNEss depends very large- ly on the physical condition. Sluggish blood dulls the brain. A Ripans Tabule after meals will clear away the fogs in short order.
The Press., 1894-11-22

When you talk of depth of character, the thinnest sheet of gold leaf is good deal more valuable than a whole bagful of mud
The Press., 1894-11-22

The dwelling of Austin D. Perkins at Mansfield Depot caught fire Friday morn ing near the chimney. The damage was about $150; insured. Mrs. Perkins is an invalid, and was removed on bed to tho neiphbOrS.
The Press., 1894-11-22

Tommy, the two-year-old son of Will liam Sherry, of Rockville, fell into tub of boiling water while at play last week Tuesday, and was so severely scalded that he died from the effects. :.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-01
A Strong Man.

There is young man in this
city who is a native of Hamburg.
He is rather tall, of fine physique,
has a large hand and powerful
wrist, and is evidently possessed
Of great strength. Last night in
Scholz' saloon he took two large
flint rocks and placing one rock on
top of the other he struck the up
per rock a powerful swinging blow
with his naked hand, making the
chips fly in all directions. One
rock he fairly crushed with a like
blow. He claims to be a good
wrestler and that he can lift $50
pounds behind him and raise it
right over his head. The man says
his real name is Carl Withner, but
he has appeared on the stage as
Carl Mueller.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-01
Injured by a Fall.

Yesterday afternoon, at about
6 o'clock, a serious accident oc-
Cured to Wallie Rosenfield, an
eight year old boy, whose parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. ROsenfield, re-
side at No. 900 Avenue G. He had
climbed into a mulberry tree in
front of the house, and fell from
the tree. His head was severely
injured in the fall, and he was rem
dered unconscious. DIR. Mcdaniel,
who was summoned, pronounces
his injuries as very serious.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-01

-Aure0leS- ana EellcdS are the
latest styles, at Delfraisse's 1O2 and
1O4 E. Houston street., 45tf
Ask for VIM. Ruppersberg's
broom home labor; home mater
ial. 4 % I'm
Mrs. T. 'S.Hawkins, Chattanooga,
Tenn, says: 'Shiloh's Vitalizer SAVED
MY LIFE l consider 1t the best RENEE
for debiitateds ystem ever used" For
Dyspepsia, Liveror Kidney trouble it ex-
cells. Price rs cts.
The warm season is upon us.
Prepare for it by getting summer
shoes at Sullivan1S. A key with ev-
cry purchase. 43O If
We give you the best value in
gents tan shoes.
4 80 If SULLIVAN SHOE Co.
japanese Liver Pellets are small.
but great In their effects; no gripping; 80
doses % cts. c. Schasse, druggist San
Antonio, Texas.
Those who never read the adj
vertisements in their newspapers
miss more than they presume.
Jonathan Kenison, of Bolan, Worth
Co., Iowa, who had been troubled
with rheumatism in his back, arms
and shoulders read an item in his
paper about how prominent Ger
man citizen of Fl. Madison had
been cured. He procured the same
medicine, and to use his own
words: at cured me right up"
He also says: "a neighbor and his
wife were both sick in bed with
rheumatism. Their boy was over
to my house and said they were SO
bad he had to do the cooking. l told
him of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and how it had cured me, he got a
bottle and it cured them up in a
week. 50-cent bottles for sale by
F. Kalteyer & Sons, Chas. Camp
bell and James Clavin, druggists,
If
Prepare yourself for big time
at the Jockey Club Races. 4 % II
"A meeting of the Young
woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held tonight.
To-day is the first day of the
month. Good people, pay your
bills, and make the collector happy
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Moser, Of this
city, will leave for Seguin, to make
that city their future home.
"A mesquite block crossing is
sadly needed at the alley between
Fourth and Fifth streets, on Ave.
nue. E.
The regular fortnightly meet.
ing of the Alumni Literary circle
will be held tomorrow (Wednes-
day. at p. M, at the Shaefer resi-.
dence, SIC Avenue G. All alumni
of the High School are invited to
attend.