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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

In England more than 10000, 900 oil
lamps are used nightly. Lamp acct
dents cause about three hundred death,
annually in London alone; los fires o
wear
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

In single mill at Gray's Harbor,
Wash, recently the entire works were
kept running all day on the logs of
single cedar tree, from which 1ss, 500
shingles were cut.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

A trolley system capable of running
cars at 60 miles an hour is under con.
struction for the electric railroad be-
tween Baltimore and Washington.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Microscopists are of the opinion that
the best glasses now made fail to re.
veal the smallest forms of animal and
vegetable life
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

There is bcdstead in the Whitney
mansion, New York City. which wa,
purchased by Colonel Oliver Payne In
1883, and which cost exactly $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
A septuagenarian BicycIIst killed

OTTAWA, Ill. Oct. a-While riding
q bicycle, A v. Mitchell of Streator,
aged %, fell over an embankment and
his neck was broken, death being in.
Simultaneous. He was q civil war vet
eran and a leading inhabitant of the
town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The last official account of the popu.
alton of China gives a total of up
ward of 400, OOO,O
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Man is now scientifically defined as
being composed of 45 pounds of carbon
and nitrogen, evenly diffused through
IL gallons of water.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

If there is wickedness in the heart it
will sooner or later find its way to the
mouth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Tom Reed still wears the expression
Of man who has found that his last
winters overcoat looks just as good as
new.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

On most voyages of a first-class ocean
steamer about 5000 pieces of glassware
and crockery are broken.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The average weight of the brain OF
the despised Chinaman is larger than
that of any other race on tie globe,ex.
cep; the Scotch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
A Household Necessity,

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonA
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas:
ant and refreshing to the taste. acts gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispels colds,
ton and biliousness. Please buy ard try d
box of C. {. c. to-day; 10, q, 50cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

! When the inventors succeed In maxi
ing a dead bird fly we can begin to
look for the solution of the air-ship
problem.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
The Bicycle In the Campaign.

CHICAGO, Oct a-Nearly I, S 90 men,
beers of wheelmen's KcKinley and Ho-
bart clubs OF the city paraded the
streets on wheels last night with
fam beaux and colored lights.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The trouble with blessings in dis
guise is that they are not discovered
until after you are dead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Nevertheless Ii has not yet !nhaled
the full flavor of western civilization.
He has never been run over by a biz
cycle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

London, the biggest city in tho
world, is by no means the most crowded
having 600, 900 houses, with only seven
occupants to each one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The jawbone of the average whale
is % feet in length. The tongue OF
such monster will yield ton of oil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
100000 WORTH OF SILVER.
A Rich Montana Man Agrees to Pay ST. 10
Per Ounce in Gold for It.

Special to PostDispatch
cation in the PostDispatch following letter:
Helena, Mont, Sept II, 1906
NIX. CHAS. E. ELY, Helena Mont
Dear Sri hereby authorize you to publish that
will make a contract for hundred thousand dollars
100000" worth of silver for which will agree to
pay one dollar and ten "$1.1o" per ounce in
United States gold coin and to be taken as soon as
w. J. Bryan, President of the United States has
signed coinage bill, which will provide for the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at ratio compared with
gid at 10 to and if any of those who are takinp
about SOC dollars desire this contract and are wno r.
put up forfeiture, am prepared secure this offer
by forfeiture of twenty thousand dollars $50 ooooo'
| feel confident that can arrange similar contracts
among my circle OF business acquaintance for twenty
million $40 1000 to be taken one million n,ontb
Tor twenty months after the signature of sucha BILL
Truly yours,
r. H. KLEINSCHMIDT
This offer by MIR Keinschmidt to the New vr,
Helena ascertain if Mr.. is responsible When .h
chants of Helena and gold mines in this t
and his ability to form ~ @
of at 81 10 ner orn - ~
toned What is left ocaed socept dorq
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

When a man finds out what he can
do best. he generally sights that por-
ton of his work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The more coy girl acts, the more
her steady will chase her
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

RI An Englishman has invented an apa
paratus through which, it is declared;
one may see the soul leave the body.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Either selfshness or laziuess is the
prompting motive of the man who ia
always on the hunt of an easy place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

No receptacle has ever been made
strong enough to resist the bursting
force or water of freezing water.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Mrs. WinslOyy's Soothing Syrup
For children teethng softens theg reduces inan
nation allaye pain cures wind collie. IS cents bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The finest cutting of precious stones
Is done in London, Paris, New York
md Boston.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The various countries af the world
now use 1900 different kinds of post
lge stamps.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

When bilious or costive,, eat . CascareS
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. 10c, Csc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cura
Is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs!
]. L. Northcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

More people get into trouble by being
ygood-natured than by exhibiting mean
traits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Men often blame others for simply
having allowed them to make fools of
themselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Young men cannot learn too soon
and too thoroughly there is a great diff
ference between notoriety and fame.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

In Prussia, the price of medicine 10
regulated by the state, and new prica
list is issued annually.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The Americans use an alloy Of one
tenth copper in making coins; the Eng
lish use but one-twelfth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

In the use of electrical current for
industrial purposes, Buffalo will sooD
cad the world.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Our minds are shot with moods, az
a fabric Is shot with colors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

There arc said to be 900 bicycles
owned by private individuals in New
York City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

The average number of American
patents issued yearly is about $4,000
in England only from 5,OOOs, 600.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

| Yale lock people claim that the keyt
of the smallest size $4,000 variation
can be made; in large ones, 1873, 600.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

There ought 10 be a Thanksgiving
over the fall of Turkey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

There is species of hummina bird
inhabitin0 the Isthmus of Panama tina,
is not larger than a common horse fly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

American cheese to the amount OF
81, AS, 421 pounds was sent to Europe
last year, for which we received q, ss7..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Femme BARRIERS have proved faD
ure in Lond on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

many nails in q given time as were
formerly made by 1000 men.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

AN ingenious device made in France
is microphonc SO hung.over baby's
cradle that when it cries an electric
bell is rung, waking nurse or mahma-
Telegraph wires will last for forty
years near the seashore. In the manu-
featuring districts the same wires last
only ten years, and sometimes less.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Africa kills $4,000 elephants annu.
Ally.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Cascarets stimulates liver. kidneys ant
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

There are men who would complain
that the wind was in the wrong direc-
ton if it were raining money.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

degeman's Camphor fee with Glycerin0.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
ehilbains. Piles, &C. C. G. Clark Co.. New Haven, Ct
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Germany has 10, 476 postoffices, Eng
land 1857 and France only 1926.
The largest mammoth found in the
Siberian ice fields measured Is feet in
length and was 10 feet high.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
Just try 1Oc box of Cascarets, the fines,
liver and bowel regulator ever made.

The Cherre Pongee gourd which
grows in India, increases its length
three times daily for "a days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life

Away.
If you want TO quit tobacco using easily
and forever, regain lost manhood, be made
well. strong magnetic, full of new life and
yigor, take No-To- BAG, the wonder-workef
that makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 400, 600 cured.
Buy No-To- BAG from your druggist, who
will guarantee cure. Booklet and sama
pie mailed free. AID. Sterling Remedy Co.
Chicago or New York.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

Nearly everybody smokes in Japan.
The girls begin when they are 10 years
of age. and the boys earlier.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07
China has men dressmakers.
China imports American beer.

Queensland has 10 labor papers
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-10-07

F. J.. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

By an old act of the Scottish Psrlis-
ment. the qualifications of a Judge in
Scotland are quantity set out. He is to
be zane man that fearis God, of guide
literature, practik, Judgment aud uI-
Outstanding of the lawes, of guide fame,
vahand sufficient living of his awin. and
quha can make ggde expedition and dis
| patch of matters touching the lieges of
| the realm:'' and by later statute the
| Judge is to be at least % years of age.
| By the act of union writers to the sieneu
of certain standing are eligible for seats
| on the bench, as we'll as members of the
| faculty of advocates although in practi oe
| the advocates have always managed to
| retain the honor for themselves.
| The most curious circumstance con-
nected with new appointment Is the
probationary trials the nominee has to
go through so show whether he is a fit
| and proper person. By AN old rule of
court he was required to sit three days
with one Of the puisnes, and report on
the cases heard by him there to the In
her House,g9i. e., the Court of Appeal,
and then sitfor one day in the Inner
House and give Lis opinion on the cases
debated there. In one old case the court
rejected, q nominee as not being duly
qualified, and in another instance they
claimed to exercise the same power,
which led TO the passing of an act which
provided that. even If the presentee is
reported not to be qualified, the crown
may nevertheless insist on his admission
Nowadays the ''trials' occupy only u
few hours; the Lord Probationer is in
variably found qualified, and is at once
transformed from an "apprentice'' into
regular Senator of the College of Justice.
All Scotch judges are entitled to he
chilled Lord" but this does not coufer
on their wives the titls Of Gladly" and
this. in some instances where the Judge
mas taken a territorial title, has given
rise to some ID reconstruction 1t is said
that certain Lord of Session, who bore
one of these territorial titles, accom-
panied by his wife. visited south coast
watering place, and inscribed his aud
his wife's names in tho hotel book as
Lord K. and Mrs. Y" This brought
the landlord upon the scene at once.
"Bsg pardon, my Lord" said no. 81
fear you must find accommodation else
where; this is respectable house." The
use of these territorial des gnations was
much more common In former days thar
now. Boswell's father, it may be re- .
mem bered. was Lord AuchinleoiS. The
practiced, indeed, seemed to be dying
out. when the old custom was recently
| resuscitated by Mr.. Macintosh and MI
Gloag. who occupy seats on the bench
with the titles of Lord Kyllachy and
Lord Kinoairney respectively. Vest
minister Gazette.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
A SCHOOL FOR FIREMEN.
Ill Of the Men Are Carefully Trained For
Their Exacting Duties.

The school was organized in February,
1883, primarily for the purpose of instruct
ing the men of the different companies in
the use of the scaling ladder, which had
then just been introduced in the depart
Enent 1t gradually became enlarged in its
scope, however, until, with the completion
of the new fire headquarters building in
January, 1887, it became general school
of instruction-not only for the new men
admitted on trial Called probationary
firemen"), but for the men already in serv-
ice-in the use of all life saving apparatus
and in the many appliances nsed for fight
ing fire
Before they had this new building in
East Sixty seventh street the companies
were taught the use of the scaling ladders
and life net at an old sugar warehouse
Fifty eighth street and the North river,
and here the classes numbered nearly &C
men at a time. But this building was iI
an out of the way place and lacked the
facilities necessary for instructing the men
in raising large extension ladders and in
the use of the many new tools then being
added to the department..
When the new fire headquarters build
ing was being completed, yard designed
for, this purpose was built at the back OF
that building This yard is about 100 feet
square, being well cemented and drained,
SO that water can be used in the lessons.
Here company drills were introduced,
companies being summoned Unexpectedly
from different parts of the city, just as
they would be called to an actual fire.
When they arrived, the engines were
started and the men put through all the
maneuvers of battling with the flames.
The hose was dragged up the staircase to
the top of the building, water was started
or shut off and large quantities were used
in the different movements executed in the
yard or from the windows at the rear
The men were thus made acquainted with
every appliance carried upon the appa
ratus and the system was perfected in every
detail.
Companies received ratings on the books
kept by the instructor according to the
proficiency they showed at the drills, and
some idea of what effect these drills had in
improving the service may be gathered
from the fact that, when they were started,
of the 80 or more companies in the depart
ment there were about 81 companies in the
first grade, 10 in the second and 40 in the
third or lowest grade. After three years
of instruction there were only four or five
In the last grade, about Is in the second
and fully go received the rating of first
grade companies
1t is here in this yard, where these COM
pany drills played 30 important part in
bringing the New York department to its
present point of perfection, that the recruit
receives his first instruction in the use of
the scaling ladder, the life line and the life
net.-Charles Tha1ter Hill in St. Nicho-
las
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
In Unsolicited Testimonial,
From the Democrat, atlanta, Teras,

From the Democrat, atlanta, Te1as,
"Baing constantly asked by many OF
my friends If Dr.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People were doing mo any
good, ! offer this unsolicited testimonial
and answer. Never having eeen well
day since | had typhoid fever last sam
mer, l could retain scarcely any food, my
limbs and joints aohed and panied all
the tiGne. 1t was misery to me to rise
up in bed and my mind was elouded, in
fact WAS q physical wreck and felt that
my llfe was drawing to "a close, and l
must confess 1t was without regret on
my part as my sufferings were almost
unbearable.
''Since l commenced to take DR.. Will
Iiams' Pink Pills, at the solicitation of
my wife, I have taken four boxes, and
feel like new man. My appetite lie
good and now retain what | eat, my
limbs and joints are free of pain, and
I have gained ten pounds in weight. My
life feels renewed, ana while not yet en-
birely well, feel 30 much better that I
uphesitatingly assert that believe Pink
Pills for Pale People good medicine for
what they are recommended. Knowing
that no medicine will save life under all
circumstances Ut in all cases. yet do
honestly believe that they have prolonged
milne, or at least, where all was dark and
gloomy and full OF suffering it has been
changed for the better.
1.-THE manufacturers of this medicine
do not know of MY taking it. Neither
am l paid for this statement, but give it
freely In answer to friends and the edo r
of this paper.
(Signed)
JOHN BAUGRESS, Atlanta, Texas"
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
9th day of March, 1896.
r. NJ. BLAYDES, Notary Public.
Regarding the above testimonial of
John Baugress, | beg to say that no man
stands higher for honesty and veraoitY In
all This section than John Baugress.
W. H. WRIGHT,
Editor and proprietor of the Democrat,
Atlanta, Texas.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
a condensed form, all the elements neoes-
sary to give new life and richness TO the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They
are an unfailing specific for such diseases
as looomotor ataXia, partial paralysis,
St. Vitus' dance, sciatioa, neuralgia,
rheumatism, nervous headache, the after
effect OF La grippe, palpitati0n of the
heart, pale and saliow complexion, all
forms Of weakness either in male or fe-
male. Pink Pills are sold by all DEALERS
or will be sent postpaid on receipts OF
price, 80 cents a box, or six boxes for
81. 5O{they ars never sold in bulk or by
she 1907, by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
Something to Know.

1t Iuay be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for RESTORING
the tired out nervous system to healthy
is purely vegetable. acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach eer-
thy stimulates the Liver and Kidnsys
and aids these organs in throwipo off
Impurities in the blood. Electric Bittsrs
improves the appetite, aids dieessians
and Is pronounced by those who hay
tried IL rs the the very best blood puriflee
si.oo per , bottle at d. 2. S. Geold,s Drug
gress Suare Hotel. WI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
Mingled Emotions,

He dropped on his knees at her feet and
began the speech he had been so long re-
hearsing: Darling, love, I hate you-I
mean, darling, hate-I love you-no-no
Il mean =" Here his face assumed a
livid hue and began to tie itself in hard
knots.
"What Is it-paralysis?" she asked fran.
tically.
"No, love-" he whispered hoarsely. "I
am kneelinS on a tack. london TIT
Bits
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

ing of the heart. caused by the excite
ment of the nerve eenters controlling
these. BY artificially causing the breath
and heart to continue physicians can
now, in most instances, rewind the ma
chine OF life and set it to ticking once
more-Washington Star.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

womb. A friend, one day, recom-
nlended to my husband your Com
pound. He bought me a bottle. The
relief 1 experienced after taking it,
was wonderful. / continued it's use,
and l am glad to say my recovery is a
perfect surprise to everybody that
knows me" -MRs. B. BLUM, 1910 San
francisco Ave. S. Louis, Mo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

CTORE FOR RENT OR LEAsE-F1ne store
= n most prominent corner of Munjoy Hill
Splendid location, suitable for .gioceries,
goods or tailor's Store Advantageous In terms
for the right party. Apply to MISS f. B.
HEARN, 1877 Congress street. ju1-S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

WANTED-A man to take an office and
w represent manufacturer; $50 per week |;
small capital required. Address, with stamp.
Manufacturer, Box 212, Concord Junction,
Mass. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

DICTURESl FREEi Pictures! We frame
Il them! Those in want of pictures should
call on US before going elsewhere. The picture
| ''Thorough-bred' given with every picture we
frame. All kinds Of easels from 85c Up. E. D.
REYNOLDS. 593 Congress St., next door to
| Shaw's Grocery Store. teb24w6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

"ANTED-All persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on f. d. REYNOLDS,
593 Congress street, one door above Shaw's
grocery store, az we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. feCl4-5
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25

WAETED-Two ladies' to canvass for lead
w ing house ppon salary OF $40 weekly.
reference stvea applicants over as, need ndss
Addresses Of former customers furuasSed IN
caa on. 653 LIZ CONGRESS- ST., front ONCE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
wANTED-FEMALE RELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 esnts. cash i'm advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-25
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash In advance.