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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
RATTLESNAkE WINE.
IL Is n Favorite Medicine in the wcst
Indies.

Benjamin Gooch, In his "Medical and
Surgical Observations" published in
1771, gives a summary of different an
cient therapeutic methods, based on
the use of animal polsons. One of his
observations relates to case of severe
pains, spasms, etc, of long duration.
Gooch says, after speaking of the pa
TENTS sufferings: Not to appear in
human to SO wrctched n being, after
telling him l could do nothing, l sent
him bottle of rattlesnake wine, TO
take n glass of frequently. This was
in the West Indies drank as the high
est cordial Three nights after the
patient walked in. Sir said he, you
cannot be SO much amazed as l am, nor
half so much pleased; | am come to
thank you, and, If not criminal, to
worship you." Gooch's account of
how he learned the virtues of rattle
snake wine Is as follows "a very
wealthy old gentleman in the West
Indies had long been afflicted with
leprosy to high degree, which was
deemed incurable by his physicians.
Apparently in dying state, he made
his will, leaving large legacy to Il
female servant, who had lived with
him many years. This circumstance
being known to the servant, she and
her paramour studied and contrived
how to make away with him in such
n manner as to raise the least suspicion.
They put the heads of rattlesnakes into
the wine he drank, thinking II would
prove an infallible poison; on the con-
trary, he grew better, and the Grimm
ais, imagining the poison was not
strong enough, added more snake ve-
nom, whereby the gentleman was re-
stored to perfect health. Conscience
finally put this servant upon her knees
before her master, confessing her
crime. Forgiveness was granted, and
the old gentleman gave her sum of
money, ordering her To depart and
never see him more"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

He spent his childhood in the simple
surroundings of Carpineto, than which
none could be simpler, as every one
knows who has ever visited an Italian
country gentleman In his home. Early
hours. constant exercise, plain food,
and farm interests made strong man
of him. with plenty of simple common
sense. As a boy he was a great walk
er and climber, and it is said that he
was excessively fond of birding, the
only form of sport afforded by that
part of Italy, and practised there in
those times, as 1t is now, not only
with guns, but by means of nets. 1t
has often been said that poets and
lovers of freedom come more frequent
ly from the mountains and the sea-
shore than from n Hat inland region..-
Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

There are some innrmities that only q
surgeons knife will relieve, and mostly
strictly because OF neglect. A neglected nerve
pain may become so chronic as to cripple
and this is often the case with Scatica. II
taken In time, 1t is easily subdued. like other
nerve pains. and vlgor and health are re-
stored. Thousands of cases have been treated
by the use Of st. Jacobs Oil, with the result
OF prompt and permanent cure and restora-
tion to health Of the affected nerve. People
cannot be too careful with their nerves
There is too much to suffer TO admit OF fool
ish neglect, and the simple thing of getting
IA bottle OF st. Jacobs Oil and applying
promptly may save years OF misery and per-
maps years of crippled condition. Let this
warning serve to show what eau be and what
ought to be done without delay in an attack
Of this disease.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
KEYSTONE STATE NEWS CONDENSED.
TO RESTRAIN THE DRILL
Application off Coal Company in the Wash
ington County Court,

The Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company
which owns and is mining the coal under the
Robert Chambers oil farm, in the Cecil pool
has asked for an injunction to restrain sun
dry persons from drilling through its coal
and deputy sheriff was sent out Monday
evening to stop the drills till the court set
ties the matter. Applicant alleges that nc,
cording to an agreement with Chambers,
owner Of the land, only three wells were &C
be drilled but subsequently Chambers sold
parcels without inserting this condition.
1t Is an important question with coal ant
oil men.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
GIudnesS Comes

XNTith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle cfforts-pleasnnt efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply TO a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why 1t is the only
remedy with millions of families, ana is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that IL is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which IL acts. ltis therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
IL in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies arc not needed.
IL afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sliillful
physicians, but il in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
BOY. DOG. EAGLE.

Triangular Combat in Kentuoky That Had
Novel Features.
While the two-year-old son Of William
Stone, who lives at the foot of Joness Fork
Mountain, six miles from Hindman, Knox
County, Kentucky, was playing in his faith
er's yard a few days ago, an eagle descended
from the mountain top and buried its
talons into the little fellows shoulder and
head.
The boy was accompanied by a large dog
that, upon seeing his friend In danger, ran
70 the spot. and before the bird could raise
In the dogs power,
Mr.. Stone, who was not far away, ran to
the boy. The eagle was already badly Grip
plet by the dog, and Mr. Stone easily killed
Il. The left eye OF the child was torn out
sn( its left shoulder badly lacerated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
|lal.y!e2|

Mr.. william 7. Cline, a grocer
doing business ut 1922 Norris St.,
Philadelphia, recently made the
following statement concerning
Ripans Tabules: "I had what the
doctors called Nervous Indigestion,
from which suffered day and night.
] tried several doctors, took electric
treatment, patent medicines, and,
in fact, everything that could hear
Of, but nothing done mo any good
and made up my mind there was
no help for me, only to grin and bear
II, but one day was passing drug
store and stopped to look Mt the dis
play in the window and I happened
to see q card with 'Ripans Tabules'
on II and thought, we'll, here's
another straw for drowning man,
50 I'll throw some more money away,
so went In aud bought box, and,
seems to me, the first dose took
effect. 1 have been taking them ever
since and they have surely worked
wonders with me. When look back
on the past and thon on my present
condition, seems to me am new
man. am enjoying elegant health
now. and feel that I owe many
thanks to Mpans Tabules. I have
recommended them to several OF my
friends who say they are wonderful,
and must say they are a God send
to any one suffering from disorder
OF this nature"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
bxArE OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO, I
I.uCA u GnuNnv

FRANK j. CHESEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm of +. ]. CHENEY d
Co., doing business in tho City of Toledo,
Will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS ATARRH
CURE FRANK ], CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. d. 1854
% A. w. GLEASON,
1 ssAL Notary Pubic
N~
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system; Send for testimonials, free.
Ed. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, O.
~ Sold by Druggists. TIC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

a mystery to herself and friends, then,
her mother should come to her aid.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will, at this time, prepare the
system for the coming change. See
that she has it, and Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, will cheerfully answer
any letters where information is de-
sired. Thousands of women owe their
health to her and the Vegetable Com
pound, and mothers are constantly
applying to her for advice regarding
their daughters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
Cough

and nothing seemed TO do her any good.
rila and had her give It a trial. From tho
sery first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
BEST ever since" MRs. ADDrE PECK.
Is Railroad Place, Amsterdam, NY.
II will say that my mother has not
,tated my case in as strong words as
would have done. Hoods .sarsaparlla
has truly cured me and [ am now well"
Cora PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Mamma-Willie, where are those ap-
pies gone that were in the storeroom?
Willie-They are with the gingerbread
that was In the cupboard.-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
shut the shsrIfr 1t : Funeral.

Cedar Church. Indian Territory, Isaac
Re&bens shot and killed Campson Battiest,
5hdSin OF Cedar County, while both were at
tend ng funeral Reuben says that Battiest
1rsG two shots v him with . pistol, and be
Thea drsW hiS Wlnohestes and shot out his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

During an eight months tour Jenny Lind
netted E50, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Hopkins county, KY, is experiencing q
notable religious revival.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Ripans Tabules ere sold by drug yiss, or by mai
n the price go cents a hos) Il sen. TO The lipaa
Chemical Company, No. iO spgdcs ST., New YORK.
Sample vial, 10 cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

SUFFERERS FROM Couans, soRE. THRoAI.
"BrownS BroNchial 1Sochss." Avoid limitations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Every year f1sO, 900 is paid for admissions
to the Grand Opera. Paris.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

piso's Cure Is wonderful Cough medicine.
-MRs. w PICKETT. Van Siclen and Blake
Aves., Brooklyn. y. Y, Oct. 20. ~.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrrpfor Children
teething. softens the gums, s,reduces tniiamma-
tion, allays pain; cures wind collie. 2Jc bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
Mothers

Anxiously watch declining health OF
their daughters. So many are cut off
by consumption in early years that
there is real Use for anxiety. In
the early when not beyond
the reach Iedicine, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla wns restore the quality and
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
at is but just to write about my
daughter Cora, aged 49, She was COM
petely ran down, declining, had that tired
feeling. and friends said she would not
i've over three months. She had bad
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

4 Ba!simors millionaire once paid H2OO
70 hear Patu sing.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
FRESHand CHOICE!
If T.
DEMENT'S
0URTEENTH STREET

Almonds, pecans, filberts, waluuts,
peanuts, raisins, currents, jellies, G..
Il b. jams, scaramelli macaroni.
cheese, soda crackers, evap ratec
fruits, geelatine, maizena,, l pioca.
oat flakes, oat meal, barley, grits.
self raising buckwheat, queen olives.
pickles in key, chow chow, selected
mackerel, Milcher Holland herring
picked pigs feet and pork, hams
homeless breakfast bacon, best cream
cry butter, sour kraut, chile colora-
dor, gallo, cocoanuts. Sugars: n. Y
cut loaf, powdered and granulated,
apples,etc, etc. Good selection of
household necessaries in tin, glass
and crockery. To arrive next steam
er-choice selection of China ware
for holiday trade. Agent for the
best washing machine on eartn.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends TO personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The mony, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
iapting the worlds best products to
he needs of physical being will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening theh and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists la SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
ca. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also The name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
ONE HOMES MAN.

written IN canhdentially. will mail in sealed left
er the plan pursued by which was permanently
restored to health and manly vieor, after years Of
suffering from Nervous Weakness, Loss of Manhood
Lack of Confidence. etc. have no scheme to extort
money from any one whompover. wss robbed
and swindIed by quacks until nearly lost faith in
mankind, but thgnk heaven. am low well. vigorous
and strong and anxious 10 make this certain means
of cure known to all. Having nothing to sell or
send u o. D.. want no money. Address JAS. =.
9ARsIs Box IO7. DelraY Mich.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
SIGNIFICANT DEPARTURE

With the departure of another
year when review IL made of the
condition of Affairs, it is ouiy right
that SOME thought be given to the
physical body which enables every
one to battle with life's problem and
figure for themselves the. profit or
loss on the trial balance sheet.
Though the bank account may be
large and each ones material gain be
great, it would not be surprising if
it suddenly dawns upon many that
good health has been greatly impov-
erished by the low condition of the
blood. 1t Is in this state that the
Tactic acid in the vital fluid attacks
the flbrous tissues, particularly the
joints, making known the local man
ifestatiOns of rheumatism. Thousands
of people have found in Hoods Sar-
saparilla the great blood purier, a
positive and permanent cure for
rheumatism.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
+. SAN ROMAN
SIMON CELAYA.
OFFICE OF THE RIO GRANDE
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Brownsville Texas, Jan. 23d. 1896,
To The Public -
The powers, duties and functions
of Messrs. Simon Celaya and Fell
ciano San Roman, Trustees for the
First Mortgage Bond-IIolders of
"The Rio Grande Rail Road Com
pany," having, in accordance with
the provisions and requirements of
their said Trust and the law, In all
things terminated, they have this
day surrendered to the Board of Di
rectors of the said "The Rio Grande
Rail Road Company" the possession,
operation, management and control of
the said Rio Grande Rail Road.
and all of its property, rights and
business. And shat thenceforth. the
said Rail Road and all and singular
the possession, management and con-
troll thereof, and of its franchises, in
comes, tolls, property or business,
whatsoever, will be exclusively
operated, managed and controlled by
the said Company, through its
Board of Directors, in accordance
with its Charter and bylaws, and
the Laws of this, the State of Texas.
And in conformity Herewith. the
said Board of Directors, have this
day, in regular meeting assembled,
duly appointed
Mr.. JOSE CELAYA,
General Manager and Superinten-
dent of the said Rio Grande Rail
Road.
BY Order of the Board of Directors
of "The Rio Grande Rail Road
Company"
i. RIvADULLA,
Secretary Rio Grande Rail Road
Company.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
NEGRO DESPERATE
LYNCHED.
He Creates a Panic on n Pas
senger Train, Wounding
Several Passengers.
Special to The Herald.

I
Bluefield, Va, Jan. 29.-AleX
Jones, a negro desperate,
boarded a passenger train at
keystone last night he being
drunk and quarrelsome. Con
ductor Mccullough advised him
to be quiet, but the negro be-
came incensed and when an at
tempt was made to eject him
he pulled TWO reviewers and BIZ
gan firing through the trait
which was crowded with pas
sengers. He emptied both re
volvers and attempted TO re-
load, but was overpuwered by
the train men. When the smoke
cleared away and the excite
ment abated it was discovered
that w. H. Strother, postmas-
ter at Elkhorn, was shot
through the abdomen and kill
ed, Conductor Mccullough was
shot in the side but not serious
Iy injured, Pete Rice, colorrd,
was shot through the right
breast and fatally injured.
Jones was incarcerated in the
Elkhorn Jail to await the ar
rival of a train by which to
convey him to Huntington for
safe keeping. The train ar
rived at 2 a. M, and the prison
er boarded it without moleeta-
ton. One mile west OF Welch
the train was tagged and a
mob numbering 100 men board
Ell it and at the point of Win
chesters forced the officers to
release the prisoner. They
dragged Jones to a tree where
he was swung TO a limb, his
body being riddled with bull
let's, the following note being
attached:
This deed was done for the
purpose of example and warn
ing to negroes. So beware!"
Some of the most prominent
citizens of this section compos
ed the mob. Jones had killed
three men prior to this offense.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30

W. F. bennett having resumed the
agency for Wanamaker & Brown,
Oak Hall, Philadelphia, will be
pleased to show samples and take
orders for clothing made to order or
ready made; also gents furnishing
goods of all kinds. lie can be found
on Washington street in the building
opposite Mrs. Sanders ready for bus
mess every day from 10 to II a. M,
and from 2 to 3 pm. Go and take a
look at his samples.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
FAVORABLE TO CUBANS.
Special to THE HERALD.

Special to THE HERALD.
Washington, Jan. 29-The CONF
mittee on foreign relations has
agreed to report the resolution on
the Cuban question. The resolution
does not go quite so far as to recon-
mend recognition, but is more en-
phatic than the extension of sympa-
thy.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WNsLow's SOOTHING Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. 25c. bottle. Be sure
and ask for f'Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take 10 other kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
PURELY PERSONAL.

Y e. j. Delfraisse, the piano man
left today for Rio Grande City.
Col. w. n. Linton Of Point Isabe
is in the city under medical treat
ment.
Capt. Geo. Stowe returned to Point
Isabel today, after a short visit to
Mis- family.
Mrs. Whaley, wife of Private
Whaley, arrived from San Antonio
on the stage.
W. n. Parks, Esq, after a trip Of
several days along the river as far
as IIidalgo returned at two this af-
ternoon.
Dan Calvin of G. troop, who was
discharged yesterday, lett for his
home at Boston this morning over
the Alice stage line.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
The u. S. Gov'f Reports
SHOW Royal Baking Powder
superior to III Others.
DON'T TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

Is the truthful. startling title of
book about No-To-Bac, the harmless,
guaranteed t0bacco-habit cure that
braces up nicoiinized nerves. eliminates
the nicotine poison. makes weak men
gain strength, vigor and manhood,
You iun no physical or financial risk.
as No-To-Bac is sold by Botica der
Aguiia under guarantee to cure oil
money refunded. Book free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., New York, or
Chicago.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
THE CHATFIELD
IRRIGATION COMPANY,
CNOTICE)

A meeting of the incorporators OF
the Chatfield Irrigation company
will be held at the office of the Sec
rotary in Brownsville, Texas, on
Monday, the second day of March,
1896, for the purpose of receiving
and acting on the report of the pres
ident and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before
it.
BY order of the president,
WILLIAM KELLY,
Secretary.
Brownsville, Tex, Jan. %, 1896.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
ABOUT TOWN.

The norther that was looked fol
never came.
American dellars are selling to-
day for $19Ot.
The Alice mail passed Ell Sauz a
9o'clock this morning,
The thermometer registered 30
in the shade at this afternoon.
The steamboat Bessie left today
for up river towns with fair cargo
We are sorry to learn Of the ill
ness of Mrs. Thorn, mother Of DR.. c.
III. Thorn.
How to become lawful physicians
course by mail. Ill. Health Univsr-
SHY, Chicago.
A license to wed was issued yes
terday to Antonio Martinez and Ed
warda Rocha.
The steamer Clinton sailed from
Morgan City for Brazos at l :l5 this
afternoon with 20 cars of freight.
One needs to take a second look at
the calendar to be convinced that
this January. 80, instead Of June 80.
Observer TheiIen received a tel
egram this afternoon from Washing
ton ordering signals down at Browns
vile. -
Preparations for an immense crop
are being made by lower Rio Grande
farmers. One of the heaviest yields
in the history of this section is an
ticlpated this year.
Next Sunday, Feb. 2, is Candlemas
day in the Catholic Church. On that
day all the faithful have candles
blessed for the ensuing year. When
it falls on Sunday, the feast is gen.
orally observed the following day.
1t was learned today that it was
Deputy Sheriff A. Z. Doughty who
killed Jose Medrano at the Guada-
Iupe ranch in Starr county last Tues
day, while the the latter was resist
ing arrest. The dispatch in yester-
days HERALD omitted the name Of
the officer.
FL Ahuizote, a semi-weekly Span
ish paper, owned and edited by Law
yer A. NJ. Cacceres, made It's initial
appearance today. 1t is very neat
and interesting paper, consisting OF
twelve pages included the cover.
Although Brownsville was already
well supplied with Spanish papers,
the Ahuizote will doubtless make
place for itself.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
NOTICE.

The young ladies' who have SUBJ
scrlbed towards the Leap year Hop
are requested TO meet at the opera
house on Friday, Jan. 31st., at 4 p. m.
Respectfully, Miss L. Dougherty.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-30
IN OIDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that it is generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not but othe +
laxatives. which act for time, but
finally injure the system.