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SPons@uSoub COMBUSTION OF the BODY.
The theory of spontaneous combustion
OF the human body in former times was
held by almost every expert. French sci.
entists in particular supported it, and sew
eral of them published pamphlets in which
numerous cases of alleged spontaneous
combustion Of the human body were de-
scribed at length, but there are three verv
significant points to be noticed in connec.
tion with such reports. One is the inyari-
able admission that there was light or
fire in the room where the catastropbe
occurred; another that the alleged in
stances always happened in families com
posed OF ignorant persons; and another.
that IN no case was there any actual wit
ness of the occurrence.
Something like IS per cent. of the human
body consists of water. This fact in itself
is sufficient to discredit any of the alleged
instances of spontaneous combustion. It
is just conceivable that persons who drink
an enormous amount of spirituous LIQUORS
may become SO saturated, as it were, with
this infiammable material that their bodies
burn much more easily than would those
OF people who do not overindul in this
way, but it is perfectly certain that the
tre would have to be applied from without,
for no such thing as spontaneous combus,
ton could be possible in any article CON
tanning so great a preponderance of the
liquid element as does the human BODY
Pearson's Weekly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
She Wouldn,t Be Alone.

A female teacher in New York school
was on very intimate terms with male
teacher in the same school. He was in the
habit OF strolling into her room during the
recess and chatting with the object of his
affections. His name was Smith One day
the lady teacher endeavored to make the
class comprehend the omnipresence Of
God. She explained to them that God was
everywhere.
Now, my dear children, suppose you all
60 out OF this room except myself, do /
stay in here alone?" asked the female
teacher.
No" exclaimed one of the little girls,
you will not be alone, for Mr. Smith viii
be with you. ."-Texas Siftings.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
Character of the German Emperor.

Inc new emperor, on mounting thl
throne, was of course expected to sus
tain the policy of a minister whom hi
grandfather had honored with ever,
mark that loyal subject or even
money loving one could ask. The reign oI
Frederick Ill less than hundred DAYS
had been too short and too full of phys
lcal suffering to let the world know the
strength and breadth of the ruler whom
Bismarck next appeared to represent.
In his successor the Germans have an
emperor who has not only abundant
physical energy and endurance, but has
with 1t a contempt for humbug, social
ism and the crooked police methods that
always suggest feeble or rotten execu-
tive. He is practical manager and
does not pretend to be savior of So
ciety. He has no quack nostrum for
poverty, crime, prostitution or the dis
content that sets class against class.
his business is to see that the govern
ment machine runs smoothly, that COM
petent men are employed, that the peo-
pies taxes are spent for the public good
that the law is administered without
favor and that reforms are INQUIRED
into. He has the mind of Yankee, he
loves experiment, his methods are di-
rect. He is the sort of man that forges
to the front in new country. We can
imagine him learning his trade in some
machine shop, then rapidly rising to
position where inventive talent, thor.
oughness. patience and, above all, hon
esty tell-ay, at the head of some great
manufacturing or shipbuilding enter
prise.
On ms succession to power, 1888, he
did what most intelligent young men do
when suddenly placed in charge of an
estate. He inquired how the previous
had done his work: he exam
med personally into cases of alleged
wrong; he noted carefully the testimony
,f qualified observers: his ewes were
opened, to the need of reform in many
directions; he suggested these reforms
% his manager: the manager did not
lgree with the master; the manager re-
lgned and now spends his time in en-
)arrassing as far as he can the move
nents OF the manager who has super
eded him. The immediate cause of |
5lsmarcks resignation will be known |
when the emperor chooses to make the
natter public. Today we can regard
My the official acts of the minister, and |
rom these infer what reason there was
or his being retired. -Poultney Bigelow
q Forurs.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

The day of the tidy is over. In it's plac.
Is the silken scarf, which may be Just q,
troublesome, but which has this good
feature, that it Is not the result of the toi
OF hours. perhaps Of days, as the old fash
ioned embroidered affair often was, Many
women find great comfort and pleasure Il
doing piles Of fancy work, though it seems
20 be fact that embroidery is not such d
hobby as q few years ago. So beautiful
for decorative purposes are the manufac.
tured fabrics, designed solely for this pur.
pose, that women are finding out It il fool
ish to spend their time in counting stitches
and cross stitches when they might be
reading a book or riding bicycle. Men
never seem TO like to see women stoonino
over intricate patterns Of fancy work
They think 1t Is wasted time Brook lyn
Eagle
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
ExRRoIsr.

One reason for the fact that the general
health of the community is growing bett i
every year is that more people take regular
exercise. Exercise, however. has its din.
culties. If indulged in little too long, or
so violently as to make one liable to take
cold, 1t results in stiffness and soreness OF
the muscles and joints.
ALLoocK's PoRoUs PLAsTRRs are invalu-
able In such cases. Placed on the back,
the chest, on the limbs. they afford instant
relief and leave the muscles free from all
soreness. Some athletes cut them into
strips and apply them to parts OF the limbs
where they could not put whole PLASTER
and lind that they are great relief and as
sistance.
BRANDRErH's PILLs cure constipation.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
WHEN WAR As nEul.ARrn

enemy may be pacihed and brought spcedlly
and easily to terms. That potent regulator ol
digestion, Hottetter's stomach Bitters. dlsci.
pines the rebellious organ thoroughly Ind.
gestion arises from weakness of the Stomach.
and the food In II, for want OF the power to al.
gest decomposes and aeidifies, giving rise 10
heartburn, hatulence and pain, besides 4 multi.
tude OF symptoms both rhangeful and perplex.
lug. But peace soon reigns when the great sto.
machic u resorted to and used with persistAnce.
Dyspepsia gives rise to morbid discomposure al
mind, and even sleeplessness and hypochondrla
these the Bitters Is fully adequate. Liver com.
plant, constipation, debility, rheumatism and
medicine - sS''''
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

Syrup

My niece, Emeline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood, and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of medi-
cine but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she ever tried. It
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and good appetite. I
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Trumbull, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup. q
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HOw.s THIS,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF catarrh that cannot be cured by HalIs
Catarrh Cure. +. j. CHENEY 4 Co,
Proprietors, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known r. j. Che.
Dey for the last fifteen years. and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
ana financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm. WEST 4 TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o,
WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 70 cents per bottle. sold by
all druggists Testimonials free.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
HELEN.


lam Helen, and my name
Isa glory and a shame;
For my beauty was Earth's crown.
And my sin shook cities down.
oh, the days, and oh. the dances
When was queen,
BY the glamour Of my glancea
And the splendor Of my apleenl
My life was all romances,
And no dull days between.
From the golden dais
Where reigned alone,
As woman's way Is,
descended to q throne.
And my life. that lately
Leapt as mountain stream
Now crept still and stately
As o river In q dream.
He came;
In his eyes was fame;
And new desire,
Unknown by name,
The godhead dire
No god can tame,
Took all my frame
With fire.
The years, the ten swift years, are fed;
Troy is fall'n, and ON my head
Lies the guilt. Her princes dead
In the darkness throng me round,
Showing each his bleeding wound.
No word speaking.
No wrath wreaking,
They pass in silence one by one;
And when think the dream Is done,
Lo! the white haired king appears,
kneeling, as he bathes In tears
The hands that slew his son.
IF. w. Bourdillon In London Spectator.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
Scared Tonrista.

The recent earthquake gave good
many eastern tourists at Los Angeles "a
bad half hour One guest at leading
hotel rushed panic stricken into the bar
room, clad in night shirt, over. which
he had buttoned his vest, a pair Of boots,
and carrying an umbrella under his arm.
He would have rushed out into the
street but for the cierk.---San Francisco
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
Out Of Ohservatian.

Miss De Fashion-rve been having a
perfectly lovely time-teas and parties
and music and dancing and private the
atricals and everything you can think
OF. Haven't had SO much fun for year
Friend (shocked) - What! During
Lent2
Miss De Fashion-Oh it's all right
dear. We were in the country. New
York Weekly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
Worse Than Heather pareDt..

There are heathen parents who expose
their weak and sickly children TO Wild
beasts. How much worse are they than
the parents In our land who do not provide
wholesome reading matter for their chii.
dren?-Ram's Horn. -
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

Vassar's share of the Fayerweather
beqnest, $4,000, is to be used in build
ing the new dormitory made necessary
BY the increase in the number Of stu
dents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
A Smart Ola I.adr

a smart old lady of our village, in her
seventy-hfth year, spun five skeins of
yarn one morning and then went out
sliding with her grandson in the after
noon. Harrington (Me.) Chronicle.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

For coughs, sore throat, asthma, catarrh
and other diseases of the bronchial tubes
ne more useful article can be found thar
"Brotca's Broachidi Tfoches."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

:, He-Why do you regard marriage as failure /
She-,so many make use of 1t TO get money be.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

a petrified human body was taken
from the Phillipsburg on. J.) cemetery
one day recently. The body was buried
sixteen years ago.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

"The best thing yet" That is the way a
young man put II who made arrangements to
work for b. +. johnson & Co. OF Richmond, Va.
You can get further information by dropping
them card,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

Testimonial.-"I understand you tried tn,
faith cure with successfp az did, NY faiti
was cured"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

SureS-Jasper-Is intoxication always fol
loved by u swelled head3 Jumpuppe-
even wnen man has been intoxicated by sue.
cess. - -
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

The Only Way to Bring Up Child,
The only way you can bring child up IL
the way you're going yourself. .-- Woman.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

DR.. Herce's Golden Medical Discovery acts
upon this weak spot as nothing else can. It
rouses it up to healthy, natural action. By
thoroughly purifying the blood, 1t reaches,
builds up, and invigorates every part Of the
system.
For all diseases that depend on the liver
or the biood-Dyspepsia Indigestion, Bilious
ness every form Of Scrofnla, even Con-
sumption Cor Lung in It's earlier
stages; and the most stubborn Skin and
Scalp Diseases, the Discovery Is the oalIu
remedy SO unfailing and effective that 1t can
be guaranteed.
II 1t doesn't benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
On these terms, It's an insult to your In
telligence to have something elsa offered as
"just AZ good
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
TRY GERMEA for breakfast.

Use Enameline Stove Polish; no dust. no smell
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08
TIE YEAKEST SBO1

1AAilADI 0fOl
In your whole
system, perhaps,
is the liver. III
that doesn't do
its work Of puri-
flying the blood,
more troubles
come from IL
than you can re-
member,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-08

BRASDRErH's PILLS cure constipation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-10

The new monument, which to the present
time. has cost $11 900. Is an obelisk OF Yer
mont granite fifty feet high, beautifully
proportioned. and thoroughly in keeping
with the character and personality of the
woman who sleeps beneath The base Is
eleven feet square and bears the simple in
scription, Mary the mother of Washing
TOM; and on the reverse side. Erected by
her country women" 1t is the first monu-
ment In the world erected by woman to a
woman.
The plot Of land upon which the monu-
ment stands consists OF a little over two
acres, not yet inclosed except by a barbed
wire fence. Inside the plot the Point of
ROCKS STANDS out In bold relief, but be-
tween II and the monument stands an old
orlck wall tightly built, and with iron
gates. inside OF which are eleven graves OF
tne Gordon family, owners of the Betty
Lewis property after her death. The first
grave was made In 1871; the asst one In
1850. Inc grass and vines are inextricably
tangled and matted over the burial urns
ana the plot looks to be given over TO DESC
iation and decay. Almost against this brick
wall Is the plain iron railing which incloses
the Mary Washington monument.
The ladies OF the Mary Washington Asso-
ciaton nave right to feel proud of their
Iapors, but they are by no means ended
The association Will now push its efforts to
beautify the little two-acre park erect a
custodian's house and secure an endo yment
fund for the future care and pro.ection ~
their property. They have need of $40. 600 in
ADDITION to what they now have to render
their plans complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-10

| Fredericksburg is historic and hallowed
ground, but of all her memories those that
cluster about Washington and his mother
are most hallOwed. This was the boyhood
| home of Washington, or SO close here that
most of the legends concerning him are
mixed up with the legends of the town. 1t
might be as well to say that while some Of
| these legends are true the most of them
| are not. The home of Mary Washington.
| not much the worse for being nearly, IL not
| quite. 125 years old, stands on, quaint and
colonial in its appearance bright with yell
low paint, and its outbuildings as spick and
| span as though the mistress. long since re-
| turned to dust. might have scrubbed the
| floors but yesterday, and put up the white
dimity curtains.
Il spent a whole day hunting out enough
| dimity from put away treasurer Of an old
friend to make these curtains" said Mrs.
| Fleming. president Of the local society of
the Daughters of the Revolution, which So
| ciety has labored indefatigably in filling the
historic mansion with colonial relics. Mrs.
| Fleming Is descendant of Patrick Henry.
The people who live in the Mary Washing
| ton house proper are evidently animated by
| some of the colonial DANES spirit, though
they cannot boast of a drop Of her blood
She sometimes welcomed the coming and
always speeded the parting guest; the pres
emit Inhabitants do not welcome, and order
the guest out.
The Star correspondent visited the his
toric house early In the morning, and was
admitted by a tidy color ed woman.
The house Is as bare as a barn door Of
inward or outward ornament, and the
family occupies only few rooms Of ii, so
there is no furniture. except the colonial
| stun. borrowed for the occasion In the big
front parlor. which just Is 19xl9 feet square,
| with big open fireplace. wide paneled
doors. and four high-up observation-disclosures
windows. 1t was In this room, coming in
through the kitchen, that Mary Washing
ton entertained Lafayette, in her short
gown and sunbonnet. treating him to a
famous mint julep and ginger cakes. Back
of the house are the gardens and the box
wood walks. just as she was hoeing in
them when the French general came upon
her. In this room the luncheon Of the
Daughters of the Revolution Is being given
to invited guests. who are received by
President Cleveland.
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Jno. T. Knight, T. McCracken, ]. H. Myer.
c. e. Hunter. Jos. liable, w. L. Burrtiss.
The Banquet This Evening.

Jno. T. Knight. T. McCracken, ]. H. Myer
Z. b. Hunter, JOS. liable, w. L. Burruss.
The Banquet This Evening.
The splendid banquet which is to be
served this evening is given by the Masonic
orders of the city. and following that will
come the grand colonial ball. The first
memorable event in the history of the city
was the famous peace ball' given to Wash
ington and his officers on their return from
the surrender at Yorktown.
The old Union House. as 1t was then call
ed was the scene of the ball. 1t was beau
TRULY decorated with bunting, and all the
windows of the ball room were hung with
perfectly fresh white dimity curtains
The most conspicuous part of the decora-
ton was the American nag. 1t was then in
its infancy, and had only thirteen stars!
The ball was opened by Gen. Washington,
who Is said to have been not ungraceful in
treading the measures of the stately minuet.
1t is also recorded that he danced here. and
at that ball, the last time in his life. The
peace ball Is also famous for having been
the only time noted at which Mary WASH
ington appeared in public with her son.
She entered the ball room leaning on his
arm, and retired at 10 o'clock. The old
Union House still stands, not much the
worse for wear. but the inside has been
changed. and 1t 10 now the public school
pbuilding.
snAt the colonial ball tonight there will be
several colonial heirloc ms. Some ball dress
CO thdt nave Deen preserNeu III BLK paper
and camphor for a matter of century or
more. pieces of rich old thread lace, jewels
and medallions galore.
Sixty years ago, when the cornerstone Of the
Burroughs monument was laid, the cere-
monies were concluded by the reading of q
poem by Lydia Hu1tley Sigourney, then the
most popular writer of verse in America.
1t seems quite fitting to quote the opening
lines at this time. when. after sixty years,
they are at last made true:
Long hast thou slept unnoticed Nature stole
In her soft ministry around thy bed.
And spread her vernal verngs. violet gemmed.
And pearled with dews. She babe sweet summer
bring
Gifts Of franxincense with sweet song of birds,
And autumn cast his yellow coronet
Down at thy feet and stormy winter speak
Hoarsely Of mans neglect. But now we come
To do thee homage, Mother of our Chief!
Fit homage such honoreth him who pays"
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HOSPITABLE FREDERICKSBURG.
Preparations to Entertain Visitors to
the Ceremonies.


Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. May 10. 1894.
Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson ar
rived at o'clock last evening, and are the
guests of DIR. Geo. H. and Mrs. Chewing.
A reception was rendered them from to
TO- and the spacious. mansion was filled
with guests all evening. The decorations
on the outside, consisting of bunting and
flags, were no less elaborate than the floral
display inside. Mrs. Stevenson shook sew
eral hundred hands and made just as many
new friends. She has just as thoroughly
charmed and captured Fredericksburg peo-
pie as she has those of every city she has
honored with her presence. AS president
general Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution she has been the center of at
traction today.
The citizens of Fredericksburg have
spared no pains to make the ceremonies Of
the day interesting and memorable. AL
most every house in the city is decorated
some elaborately, while few have only a
flag or two. Pictures Of Washington are
placed everywhere. Everybody wears a
badge. Some of them are quite pretty and
have a picture Of Mary Washington OH a
button. The Masonic badges, which are
very handsome, are copies of those worn in
Washington's day
The Committees.
The committees engaged in bringing
things to their present successful conclu-
sion are as follows:
General Masonic committee-Jas B. Sc
ner, Robt. Il. Berry, s. ]. Quinn, Geo. H.
Chewing, Chas. Herndon, Jas. T. Lowery.
c. e. Hunter, r. B. Merchant, Geo. F.
Wheeler, A. p. Rowe, jr., Jos. liable, Geo.
W. Wroten, VIM. E. Bradley, r. b. Lewis
and J. l.. Mason
Mesdames Chewing, Corbin, j. a. Stone,
Dr. Martin j. E. Mason. JOS. liable, NJ. N.
Lewis and Misses Mamie Herndon, Lettie
Sta lsbury. Minnie Wroten, Jennette Brad
ley, May Brent, Mary Quinn and May
Braxton.
These constitute the general reception
committee on the part of the Masons.
subcommittee: Invitation-A. p. Rowe,
chairman; Jno. l.. Marye, w. Seymour
White. r. B. Merchant. go
Arrangements and order Of procession
w. A. Little. jr., j. s. Knox. NJ. G. Willis,
II. II. Gouldman. Jno. T. Knight. Jos. Ha-
r. Fitzhugh.
Preparing stand-Geo. w. wroten, E. D.
Cole, NJ. G. Willis.
Transportation-Jno. NJ. Griffin, E. E.
Hunter, L. o. Magrath, w. B. Tyler, H. F,
Crismond. -
Military-T McCracken. H. F. Crismond
W. A. Little. jr.
Press-J. s. Potter, chairman; r. B. Mer-
chant w. s. White. A. p. Rowe. jr.. r. B.
Berry, W. 8, Embrey. w. L. Burruss. J. H
Myer 8. W. Carmichael.
General committee of council and citizens
A. p. Rowe. chairman; st. Geo. r. Fitz-
hugh. Judge A. w. Wallace. VIM. A. Little
Jr, ]. S. Potter. H. F. Crismond. DIR. s. w
Carmichael, G. w. Shepherd w. 8. White
V. VI. Fleming, E. d. Cole, w. B. Tyler
L. o. Magrath. Judge NJ Slaughter, Rev
DR.. T. 8. Dunaway. Rev. VIM Clarke. Rev
A. P. Sanders. Rev. s. G. Ferguson, Rev
j. c. Gray. Father 7. j. Wilson, Jas 8.
Knox. Geo. w. Wroten. Jno. NJ Griffin. w
s. Embrey, H. r. Gouldman, NJ. G. Willis,
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CastOria
Infants and Children.

CASToRTA PROMOTES DIGESTION, and over.
comes Flatulency. Constipation. Sour Stomach.
Diarrhoea and Feverishness. Thus the child 4,
rendered healthy and its sleep NATURAL CAS-
ToIsIA contains no morphine or other narcotic
property.
"CASroRIA is 30 we'll adapted to children tina,
I recommend It superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER. Md,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn " Y.
For several years have recommended
Castoria. and shall always continue to do So AZ
1t has invariably produced beneficial results"
EDWIN +. PARDEE. Md, +.
12sth st. and 18th ave-. New York city.
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FIDELITY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
90S-9l4 G 81. NV,
Issues prepaid stock for $50 per share, maturing
in 102 months for $500
Special deposit certificates are Issued foe
amounts from SIS up paying from per cent TO
Per cent PEE annun. according to length OF time
deposited. HARRISON DINGMAN President.
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