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The Press., 1895-06-27
The Feast of Asses.

The FGEtum Asinorum, or feast of asses, was formerly held Jan. IA to commemorate the flight into Egypt. There are still extant several rituals of this festival. One, of Beauvais, in France, orders the priest to bray three times and the congregation to resound each time in similar manner. An ass, decorated with costly coverings, was led to the altar i'll procession and with hymns of rejoicing. -.
The Press., 1895-06-27
Women Can't Hold Office In Washington

" omen CAOL nO4U OlnC0 An w W&S0lm&GOns
 Judge McCliuton of the superior court of Clailam county has virtually decided that under law women cannot hold office in this state. Tho case which came be- fore him WIS that of Charles Russell, relator, against Ella Guptill. Miss Cup till was ill November elected superin- tendent of schools in this county, and received the largest majority of any of the successful candidates, but on the strength of an opinion received from the attorney general it was decided to con- test her election, with tho result that Judge McClinton overruled the demur- Ter of the complaint, which decides the case as far as the superior court is con. cenred. Miss Guptill's attorneys say that they will appeal tho case to the su- preme court. -Seattle Post. .Intelligen-
The Press., 1895-06-27

part--it is just like a boys mother to do so But I'd think heap more of him If there were less point to his shoes and more to his conversation. Chicago Inter Ocean
The Press., 1895-06-27

A AAADe 0AlANaA2 OANA . . of 1908 SdTdtogd Street
 Baltimore, Md. writes : :. For three years I guf- fered from what my doctor called womb trouble. I cannot find language to describe the tortures I suffered.
 Sixteen weeks ago, I began to use your medicine, and now feel better and strong CT than l have felt for years, in fact, my health is thoroughly restored and there are no signa of any return of my former trouble. I owe it all to your wonderful
The Press., 1895-06-27
CUR =aA @I1TS3

Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription E q scientific medicine, carefully compounded bY an experienced and skillful physician and adapted to woInans delicate organization. in any condition of tho system. Cures morn ing sickness, weak stomach, indigestion or dyspepsia, "female weakness and kindred ailmeTts Mrs MAMIE DEMBY
The Press., 1895-06-27
Knew His I,us,neas.

That's tie seventh time this morn ing, !" said the shoe merchant as a GUS. toner left inc store. "tllat you told me in 8 tone of voice that couldn't escape being overheard that woman remind ed you of "irilby. ''
 'Yes, y replied thr 'icw clerk, .'and that's the seventh wonnai that I'vosold pair of shoes to- 5n--W Wasliillstoli Star.
The Press., 1895-06-27

One street ill. Po1npeii was called Street of pri,ti iruits, and il, tho shops considerable qa,atities Of figs, raisins, plulns and ether frGits were fonnd
The Press., 1895-06-27

2. HA 11AAA' " F Ag
 When Washington was inaugurated, Philadelphia, then the metropolis of the country, had only about 42, GOO people, New York but 88. 00O, Boston I8, 900, Baltimore IS, 900 and no other city any- whore pear 10, 900. Even after the lapse
The Press., 1895-06-27

It is said that the Duchess of York has more than a hundred parasols. She uses them all when the winter of her discon- tent is made glorious summer by the sun of York
The Press., 1895-06-27

When occasion demands it's use, try De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is cooling to burns, stops pain instantly, cleanses, a perfect healer for scalds or skin erup- tions. Always cures piles. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South COVentry
The Press., 1895-06-27

Persons who are subject to diarrh@a will find speedy cure in De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure. Use no other. It is the best that can be made or that money can procure. It leaves the system in natural condition after it's use Wesell it. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1895-06-27

Some botanists believe that spelt is. derived from wheat by Il process of cross fertilization.
The Press., 1895-06-27

We recommend De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure because we believe it a safe and reliable remedy. It's good effects are shown at once in cases of cholera morbus and similar complaints. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-06-27

II wonder" unused the fluffy girl, look ing in the fire in musing mood, "I won der why Juno Is the month supposed to be the best suited for wcdding?"
 "Perhaps," ventured the sharp-nosed girl, "perhaps it is so arranged in order that the young couple shall not have the honeymoon spoiled by any rows as to who shall get up cold mornings to light the fire."
The Press., 1895-06-27

A Modern Instance. "Oh, of course, :" said the old man, 1T don blame you for taking the boys
The Press., 1895-06-27

Lady-"I see you advertise homemade bread?" Baker-"'Yes, ma'am." Lady "Does it taste like homemade ?" Baker No, indeed, ma'am. It's sweet and Iioht
The Press., 1895-06-27

Do you think that Blickens would de- ceive friend?'
 "Of coulse not. None of his friends would believe word he says"
The Press., 1895-06-27

Ayers Pills promote the natural motion of the bowels, without which there can be no regular, healthy operations. For the cure of bilousness, indigestion, sick head ache constipation, jaundice and liver com plaint, these pills have no equal. Every dose effective.
The Press., 1895-06-27

joke than a solemn function aud chat. ted and laughed to their hearts content.
 Arrived at the cemetery, the process sion halted before the altar, on which were placed bottles of saki, fruits, eggs and birds of various kinds, including 0 live rooster. Behind this hospitable bodies. The Shinto priest, who stood alone before the edibles, stretched out his hands and made several passes with his fan in tho direction of the rooster, groaned aloud, then olapped his hands three times, after which he indulged . little on the flute. Then he Rroaned again, strengthened himself, retired . few paces, took several paces to the left and right then advanced again, groaned and footed. He then requested by a sign one of the mourners to advance and take his place.
 He then handed one of the branches of foliage to the gentleman and retired. The mourner proceeded to lay the branch on a small table in front of the altar, then saluted and moved away to allow another mourner to take his place. When all the branches were piled on the table, the black cases were opened and the small square boxes taken out by the coolies and carefully inferred. The Shinto priest retired to the bosom of his family, with the saki bottle, the live rooster and the rest of the chow. In lieu of tombstones, the Japs use, when cam paigning, small wooden posts to mark the resting place of their dead, Fred erick Villiers.
The Press., 1895-06-27

The Lincoln portrait issued by The Bos- ton Sunday Herald was a welcome change artisticaly from the chromo supplements that paper has been giving to it's readers. Set in a neat frame it is picture to keep with other household treasures.
The Press., 1895-06-27

Working over hot stove means getting burn or a scald now and then. Have Reddlng's Rus sia Salve where you can use it the minute the accident happens It takes the smart out right off, and heals very quickly. All druggists rec Ommend 1t, and sell 1t for 9 cents,
The Press., 1895-06-27
IIOw'S This |?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
The Press., 1895-06-27

Silence is golden, especially when you cannot think of a good answer on the spur of the moment.
 Travellers find a safe companion in De Witts Collie and Cholera Cure. A change in drinking water and in diet often causes severe and dangerous complaints. This medicine always cures them. W.D. .Heald, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-06-27

F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Che hey for the last 15 years. and believe him per- fectly honorable in all business transactions ana financially oble to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o. WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
 g1sts, Toledo, o.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists Testi- mOnials free.
The Press., 1895-06-27
HER MIRROR.

A JsRansso Story of Its Influence on .
 MotherlesS Girl.
The Press., 1895-06-27
WEH S gs Esy gK

~AA'S' 'Favorite Presentation which shall always praise wherever go.''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

1t is rough indeed for Legislators wff'
have been elected to their places on az
issue of reform to have a designing mo-
nopoly invade their sacred halls and
under the sacred name Of reform cause
to be raiIroaded through law that,
when carefully scanned gives to the
monopoly greater privileges than it had
under the old regime. The story runs
that even thus the Chicago Gas and
Electric Lighting companies invaded
the Illinois Legislature and won for
themselves a perpetual monopoly of the
Illuminating business in the city 81
the lake
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.
An Axiom That Is as True Today as 1t
Ever Was.

"There is nothing new under the sun"
is an axiom that is as true today as it
was when uttered by King Solomon a
thousand years before The birth of Christ,
says the ST. Louis Republic. The above
remark is suggested by reading cata-
logues of the British museum and our
own Smithsonian institute, from which
we learn that many, if not all, supposed
modern inventions were thought out and
applied centuries and scores of centuries
ago. Examples are so numerous that
we hardly know which to select for our
first illustration. Hat pins with glass
heads, lead pipes and burned clay tiles
for conveying water, stamps for making
pottery ware, safety pins with little
cOiled spring at one end and catch 1t
the other were as well known in the
Pompeii of 1900 years ago as they al in
the St. Louis or Chicago of 1895. Raj ors,
with modern handles, telescopes, fish
hooks exactly like those of today, with
their barbed points and tlatened or loop
end shanks, were known and in general
use in the Babylon of 1900 years B. c..
Tumblers, which are usually re-
ferred to as inventions of the Middle
Ages, when they were sailed thumb
bells,' have been found in prehistoric
mounds and graves of the bronze ages
Not something that resembles thin bles,
but the real bronze articles of that char
acter containing the customary indcnta-
tions so nicely done that it appears to be
the work of machinery. In the Smith
sonian collection are variety of combs,
hair pins, tweezers, strainers, door
hinges, locks and kitchen utensils that
are known to date back over twenty CEN
turies. Lamps exactly ike those used
in colonial times were in use in Egypt
1900 years ago, and knives, hatchetS,
sickleS, scythes, etc., were made then n
exact resemblance to those in use today.
Bronze beads, avis, bodkins, needles,
ETC., were made and used by the men ar d
women of the bronze age, which proba-
bly, began 5000 years ago. The "nicke'-
in-the-slot' machine was used in ancient
Egypt, the telephone in China thousand
years ago, and the magnetic telegraph in
England and France nearly 5000 years
ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
Resented tn Test.

1t was late when the Pitcher street
man came home, and Notwithstanding
he walked in with a smile and sat down
on the other side of the lamp stand
from his wife, and picked up newspa-
per, as men do when they come home,
she, for some unaccountable reason, sus-
pected ahim. She looked up over her
work at him two or three times, and
finally spoke:
"By the way, john" she said, twill
you do me favor?'
Certainly, my dear; what is it?" said
John.
II want you to say this for me: Gaze
on the gay gray brigade -"
"GGaze on the gray gay bigrade," re-
Piled John, triumphantly
Lovely" she exclaimed Now try
this one: Give Grimes Jim's gilt gig
whip"
"Grive Jime's Grim's gig gilt whip"
responded John, as glibly as you please.
Excellent, excellent" she cried !;
"now this one: Sarah in shawl shov-
eled soft snow softly"
He shivered little, but never let on.
.Sarah in a shawl soveled shoft snow
s3ftlv." he said with oratorical effect.
"Oh. YOU dear old thing, she laughed
NOW. one more, and then 1 won't
trouble you again
''No trouble, assure you, my dear,
90 ahead" said John.
"Well, say this; Say, should such a
lovely sash such shabby stitches show. "
John gave great gasp. my dear
he said slowly, 81 begin to shuspect
that you suspicion me but you are mis-
taken-entirely mistaken, and 1 posi-
lively decline to pose further as a pro-
noupcing dictionary. You have obserV'
cd that | have made shucshess as fa'
as have gone, but there is limit, and
the next thing know you will De ask
inc me to say the scene was tu'y rural,
a thing I never could say without get
ting nv tongue twisted, and you VIII
think your suspicious are well grounded,
when you ought to know they are not'
and John buried himself with MS news
paper and utterly refused to hear an!
further appeals from the other side Of
the table.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
Up TO DATE GRASSHOPPERS
WHAT THE PESTS ARE DOING IN
NEW YORK STATE.
They Are Able to Circumyent the Farmers
at Every Turn. The Experience of
Farmer Fish.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The glasshoppers which have invaded
Sullivan county this year seem to be bet
ter educated than any similar insect that
has .been observed in this state before.
Yesterdays World told how the coat of
farmer John c. Fish of Monticello, which
contained timothy seed in the pockets.
had been eaten up by school of grass
hoppers that swooped down upon it
when hewasn't looking. They ate every
part of the coat but the buttons.
The farmers have been doing their
best to exterminate the pests. One of
the favorite devices is to meet an oncom-
ing army of grasshoppers with flock of
hens. When the insects see the birds
approaching they seem alarmed at first.
Presently, however, they gather their
wits about them and seem to consult.
Then couple of bushels of grasshoppers
ny in the al + and suddedly descend on
each hen. Buried under such pile of
hoppers the unfortunate birds are soon
suffocated. So busy are the poor hens
trying to breathe that they don't kill a
single hopper AMI the farmers stand by
storming and shaking their fists in wild
rage.
An attempt has been made to drown
them with fire hose, but volun' eer no ,.
pers crawled into the nozzle and corked
it up, sacrificing themselves for the good
of the community. 1t is reported that
the latest band of hoppers wears pois-
onous sting, and the farmers are more
terrified than ever.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

The old, cid story: Mrs. Henry Bar
tholomew inherited $500. She did not
trust savings banks, but hid it in the
parlor stovepipe, where any burglar &C.
Quainted with the ways of women would
find it nice and handy. No burglar WIS.,
tied the mansion, but on Christmas day
the Bartholomew gave party. Some
OF them lit fire in the parlor stove
Tableau, and Mrs. B. screamed and
tainted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

The National Live Stock exchange
asks every live stock board in the ooun'
try to send resolutions to congress re-
ouesting that the diferential duty ON
sugar be abolished, so that European ma,
tions will cease to discriminate against
American swine and cattle. 1t seems
that when the sugar refining interest ia
protected it makes the cattle raising In
terest now
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
Rncklen's Arnica SalVe.

The Best Salve iu the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chillblain's, Corns and all
Skin Eurptions, and positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction OR
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Sale~Davis Drug Ca
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

Citizens of Twiggs County Oppose a Conn
mutation for Mrs. Mobiles.

mutation for Mrs. Mobiles.
Danville, Ca, August Gin response
to call previously made a large assem-
blage of the people of Twiggs county
gathered at the academy to take some
action in reference to the Efforts made in
some sections of the state to secure the
Communication of tie sentence of Mrs. T.
Elizabeth MOBILES, the murderess, to life
imprisonment.
Hon. l. N. Maxwell was elected chair
man of the meeting and Joseph c. John
son secretary. D. NJ. Hughes, S. w.
Yopp, A. B. Coombs, F. S. Lee and w.
r. Haynes were appointed committee
to draft and present resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting. The COM
mittee made report strongly opposing
executive clemency, and declaring that
the exercise of it in this case would lead
to mob law.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

Kenneth Bazemore had the good for
tune to receive small bottle OF Cnam-
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarraoea
Remedy when three members OF his tam
ilv were sick with dysentery. This one
small bottle cured them all and he had
some left which he gave to Geo. W. Baker
a prominent merchant OF the place, Lew
iston. N. c., and it cured him of the same
compliant. When troubled with dysen-
tery' diarrhoea, collie or cholera morous'
give this remedy trial and you viii ~ DC
more than pleased with the result. Inc
nraise that naturally follows its intro
dncrion and use has made it very
nonnjar. 25 and so cent bottles foI sale
bV Farrar & Farrar, and DR.. FL. A. wan
of Brentwood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
ICE In.

DR.. Miles Pain Pills are guaranteed TO scdEs
Headache in 20 minutes. "One cent dose
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

For Barb Wire Cuts, Scratches,
Saddle and Collar Calls, Cracked Heel
Burns, Old Sores, Cuts, Boils, Bruises,
Piles and all kinds of Inflammation on
man or beast. Cures Itch and Mango.
The Sore, o.. OF Burn win never matter AMER tbs al
hiss been applied.
Be prepared for accidents by keeping it in your
house stable. ll0Pucosls sell u on guar antee
No Cure, No Pay. Price as cts. and $I.oo. Ii your
Druggist does not keep II send us as cts. in pos
tage stamps and we will send it TO you by mail
Paris, Tenn. Jan. Goth. 1894.
Dear Sir have used Postsr's AntissPtle Hsass oia
Harness and Saddle Calls Scratches and Barb ire Cuts
with perfect satisfaction and heartily recommend il to
all Livery and Stockmen.
c. b. IRVINE Livery and Feed Stable.
BABY BURNED.
Gentlemen II am pleased to speak word for Portsrs
Antsopte Healing OIL My baby burned few months
ago. and after trying all other remedies applied your Oi
and the first application gave relief and in few days the
we'll also used the oil stock and find that
is the remedy this purpose that have used
Yours, G. I. LEWIS.
Paris, Tenn January %, 1894
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14
river n -Gst a Woman with a Gun.

A St. Louis politician was shot dead
nv a woman who was jealous OF him.
and Topeka man was shot at three
times by his wife because hewas jealous
of her. Jealousy is dangerous sentl-
ment. either way you take it, when a
woman holds the gun.-Kansas City
Innrnal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-08-14

pamou's Liver pills & Tonic Pellets
are Perfect Treatment for Constipation
and Biliousness. H2S~ One puI dose
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17

tailed reports Of the various dcrartmt G,s Ct
state 1t may be necessary 10 call Your at
tenuon, ny special message, to matters NOT
now presenting themselves
An Intelligent people watch the labo1s Of
those chosen to serve them with unceasing
interest. As their wishes are gratifed OF
denied, so will they commend and condemn.
what they desire, but as long as the best
interests of the state and the whole people
are advanced and made secure, the agents
Of the people have nothing to fear. The
character and not the number of measures
You enact will determine the ultimate YER
We have not the want and restitution in
our midst that is prevalent in some other
sections Of the country. There has been no
suffering as the result OF decreased produc-
tons. 1t is true that we have the poor and
unfortunate with us, but the people of this
state as individuals and by means of public
institutions are enabled to care for them.
You should be proud to represent a con-
stituency so situated as not to require you
to make known their restitution to the
world.
I ener upon the discharge of the duties Of
this high Office, with which the people have
honored me, conscious Of it's responsibilities.
trust to be able to sustain the dignity to
which 1t has been raised and to command
tho respect earned for it by virtue of the
abilities Of my honorable predecessors.
When you shall have finished your DELHI
erations and returned to your homes, l trust
spect and confidence for having pursued a
fearless and unprecedented course, and for
having shown you that courtesy due you as
gentlemen and representatives Of free and
noble people.
upon you and the people you represent.
JaN,larv 1S05
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
live Stock CentcrX.

AssSSVS - EOUh oESSau anu
Live stock Centcrs.
Chicago, Jan. 13.--Wheat-January,
"a 3-4c; July, 583-4c. Corn--January,
As Csc; July, AZ 5-Sc; May, 477-sc.
Oats-January, % 1-2c; February,
20 1-4c; May, 3O7-Sc. Pork-January,
$11.50; May, S11.75. Lard-January,
1852 IL; May, $697 1-2a7. Ribs-Jan-
uary, $3.50; May, $5.97 1-2.
Minneapolis, Jan 13.--Wheat-Janu-
ary closed at Soc; May opened at Coo;
highest, CD 1-4c' lowest, SO 3-4c; clos
ing, 50 3-4c; " opened at 81 1-Sc;
highest, 81 1-4c; lowest, 60 5-Sc; clos
ing, 60 3-4c. On track-No. 1 hard,
GO 3-4c; No. Northern, SO 3-4c; No. 2
Northern, So 1-4c.
Chicago, Jan. 13.-Hogs-Trade slow;
prices &c lower; mixed, $4theEq. mrm
AGO; heavy, S4a4.7O; rough. $4a4.25.
Cattle quiet and 5a1Oc lower.
St. Paul, Jan. 13.-Hogs steady and
active; quality good; yards cleared
early to packers at $3.S5a4.2O. Cattle
firm and active; light run and every
thing desirable sold early. Prime
steers, $3.25a3.75; good steers, $2.75a
1926; prime cows, $2.4Oa3.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Want the Minnesota system.

West Superior. Wis.,, Jan. 13.-su-
perior millers who are nursing a bill
to establish Wisconsin wheat inspec-
ton at Superior are meeting with I'M
expected opposition. At least two Of
the largest elevator systems here are
preparing to fight this measure on the
ground that if the law were passed
compelling them to use an inspection
other than is in use in Duluth it would
be detrimental to Superior elevator
interests and give Duluth great adj
vantage, as Minnesota grades are
known the world over.