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He was no orator, but he knew when
e had said all that he could say. He
vas a Maine man, and attempted to
peak In town meeting on a subject
hat greatly interested him.
aFellow-citizens." he sang out Justify,
IS he observation-disclosures" A long
ind embarrassing pause, and then he
ldded: IF I only had the ideas / ought
10 have on this subject, and had the
words to express those ideas, l think
I q could relieve my feelings" How the
crowd cheered as he sat down!-Lewis-
ton Journal.
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Johnny Green, at school, was asked
by his teacher:
1T ] gave you three cakes, and you1
mother gave you four, and your aunt
gave you five, how many cakes woule
you laveT'
"Huh!' said Johnny. II guess !
should have enoughv
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Gludness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant 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 q constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with pillions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
ali important, in order to get its benc-
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.
IF in the enjoyment OF good health
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothe most skillful
physicians, but if in need OF a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction.
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The college yell is purely an Ameri1
can Invention and is unknown in other
countries. In England the students
simply cheer or scream the name Of
their college, no attempt being made al
3 rhythmlcal, measured yell, as in this
country.
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Little Dot-Would 1t be wrong to pre-
TEND something that wasn't so If vol
was in danger?
Mammal presume not. Whyf
Little Dot-I was thinkin' that IL q
burglar should break in at night I'd
scwatch on the bedpost, so he'd think
there was a awful cross mouse in the
room.-Good News.
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wouIdn.t Lie Down with the La

-
1.-THE hardest thing to train a wild
least to do is to perform with q weak,
defenceless ANIMAL" remarked A. L.
Hutchins, an old circus and mcnagi
erie hand. who has deserted the aren't
and ring for mercantile pursuits, and
was at the Laclede yesterday In hiI
capacity as a commercial trayeierI
II remember ice several years ago
an effort being made to persuade d
very docile lion to lie down with d
lamb. The idea was certainly a good
one, but 1t took several lambs and alsd
Sc yeral weeks before the lion, which
was willing to jump through a burn
ing hoop sham death on being shot,
etc, could be p~ersuadedsto allow o
lamb to enter his den with immunity,
Twice he killed a lamb In the presence
Of his trainer, and the second, time.
he nearly killed the.tsakS1sSi who
rathes recklessly Tried to get away
the caEEeessss. Finally, the lion would
tolerate a lamb In its den just as long
as the keeper stood over it with an
iron bar. But the effort was so
evidently forced and the performances
was so utttrly lacking In smoothness
and interest that 1t was abandoned
after two or three attemptsn-St
Louis Globe emocrat
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Ohaervanf.

C~ounsel-Did YOU observe anything
particular about the prisoner
Witness-Yes: his whiskers.
Counsel-What did you observe with
difference t. his whiskers?
witness-That he had none.-Tid-
3its.
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A Mind,

The Clergyman-And why should lit
tie boys say their prayers every night
The Good Boy-So's the Lord cal
havs a chance to get what they wan
ly morning.
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The Salzwerk artesian well, in West
phalia, Prussia, is 1921 fathoms in
depth, the increase IN temperature be.
ing one degree Fahrenheit in every
lifty.four.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Little Sister-This book says the oli
monks used to yea hair shirts.
wonder what that was for?
Little Brother-Guess that was 50
they wouldn't sleep in church.
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Perseverance, is quite often a mere
virtue. We see people who are intensely
active in what is not only of no use,
but an injury to themselves and every
body else.
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WHAT IS EATEN.
ExhibIt Of Queer Foods Used BY out-of.
the-Way Peopie.

Exhibit Of Queer Foods used BY out-of.
the-way People.
At the Department OF Agriculture
In Washington, hidden away 10 an
obscure corner, Is an odd SORT of ex-
hibit OF queer foods eaten BY out-of.
the way people. There is a loaf OF
bread made from the roasted leaves
OF a plant allied TO the century plant.
Another kind OF bread is a dough OF
juniper berries. These are relished
by some tribes Of Indians, while
Others manufa .ure cakes out Of dif.
fereBt kinds of bulbs. The prairie
Indians relish a dish OF wild turnips,
which Civilized people would not be
likely TO enjoy at all In the great
American desert the ,iscrew beans,n
which grow on mesquite bushes, are
utilized for food. Soap berries fur
nish an agreeable diet for some saw
ages In this country. while in CALI
fornia the copper-colored abotigines
do not disdain the seeds of salt g ass.
Also IN California the Digger In.
dIans collect pinenuts, which are
seeds OF Q certain species of pine
sometimes called : pinons''), by kin.
ding fires against thei trees, thus
causing the nuts to fall out OF the
cones At the anne time a sweet
gum exudes from the bark, serving
the purpose Of sugar. The seeds OF
gourds are consumed in the shape OF
mush by Indians In Arf ona.
In addition to all these things the
exhibit referred to includes a jar
of ~pulverized crlckets, which are
eaten In that form by the Indians OF
Oregon. They are roasted, as are
likewise grasshoppers and ever slugs.
These delicac.e s are cooked in a pit,
being arranged In alternate layers
with hot stones After being thus
prepared they are dried and ground
to powder. They are mixed with
pounded acorns or berries the -four
being kneeded into cakes and dried
In the sun. The Assiniboines used
a kind Of seed to stop bleeding at
the nose. Among other curious
things used for food are acorns SUM-
flower seeds, grape seeds, flowers OF
cat-tails, moss from the spruce FIR
tree, ana the blossoms of wild clover.
The exhibit embraces a number OF
models representing grape seeds
enormously enlarged. It is actually
possible to tell the species of a grape
by the shape of the seed. There is a
jar OF red willow bark, which In
dians mix with tobacco for the sake
OF economy. This, however, is only
n OF a thousand plants that are
utilized In a similar fashion.
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One short pun OF the breath through the
Blower. supplied with each bottle OF DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. diffuecs this Pow
der over the surface Of the nasal pRssAgee.
Painless and delightful to use. IL relieves in.
SANITY and permanently cures Gait rrh. HaR
Fever, Colds, Headache. Sore Throat, Ton.
Pilitis and Deafness. II your druggist hasn't
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

First Boy (skatIng)-It's most dinner
time.
Second Boy-It won't do for us to cat
anything.
why not?'
'This thin ice is craclin' all the time
and If we weighed any heavier we'd &C
through. l promised mamma l would
not take any chances, and I won't"
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sr..r. pi.sas. n.l,svsa In so Minutes.

Or. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gives perfect
relief in all cases Of Organic or Sympathetic
Heart Disease in 90 minutes, and speedily eff
fects a cure. 1t is 3 peerless remedy for Pal
p~itation, Shortness of Breath, ~Smothering
q Diseased Heart. One dose ~convfnces. II
your druggist hasn't 1t in stock. ask him to
procure 1t fos xou- 1t will AVE -FOUR Life.
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3. s. Parker, Freionia, n. Y, says: "Shau
not call on you for the 800 reward, TOT oe.
lieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any ca3eot
catarrh, Was very bad" Write ain Tor par
tioulars Sold by Druggists, 15c. IL
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THERE are over hundred different
finds OF Christians and you may hunt
a long time before you find an equal
quantity Of good in any other hun.
dred societies.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26
When defeated in ambitious prefe-.
ment 1T is only n of weak and narrow
mind who will indulge in so dark a
passion as evenge,

DUY s1.Oo worth Dobbins Floating. Borax Soap
- OF your grocer, send Wrappers 10 DoDbins.
Soap Mfg Co, Philadelphia, la They Will send
you free OF charge, postage paid, a worcester
Pocket Dictionary, 2os RACES, bound in elotn.
profusely Illustrated. oler good until August
lat onlv
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

An Australian genius has recently
invented a cartridge for sporting guns
made of mica. 1t has the advantage
of allowing the charge to be seen and
prevents heating of the gun.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

A stick Of Timber 11s feet long and
% inches square, without a kno OF
blemish, has been cut in q MIL ~
Hoquiam. Washington.
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FITS s,onped free by DIR. KLtSEs GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 800 triai vows
ice. Dr. Kline. 931 Arch st.. Phila. 80
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Deseronto, a town in Canada, Is
lighted with gas made from sawauss
obtained from the numbering mills In
the place.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Kissing a woman on the stage q.
The theater must taste a great deal
axe eating painted fruit made of wax
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Edison now o,sims that she Array is
a sound wave and its photographs are
simply shadows of sound vibrations.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

The late Richard A. Proctor stated
that orr earth receives only the one
two-billlonth part of the heat Oh inc
sun.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Mrs. wins.ow's soothing syrup for chndrsa
,,a,hsno softsns The gums, reduces nnemmA-
,fto ion sifsys pain, cures wind collie. 100 a oottls
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26
BOYS AND GIRLS
THIS is THEIR DEPARTMENT OF
THE PAPER.

Quaint Sayings and Cute DoinEs of the
Little Folks Everywhere, Gathered
and Printed Here for All Other Lit
tie Ones to Read.
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RJPEJRE

Cure Guaranteed by DIR. J. b. MAYER, 1913
Arch St, PHflA., Pa. kase at once; no opera
lion or delay from business. Consultation iree'
Endorsements OF physicians, ladies and pnome
nent citizens. Send Tor circular. once hous
A NJ. TO 8 4. NJ.
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After six years suffering ! was cured By pmos
Cure.-MARy THOMPSON, 9f< UNIV
Allegheny, Pa .
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keeps 4 Drop n she Hcn..

There are oyer thirty-f five liquor deal
ers in London privileged to brand the
royal arms ON their goods and announce
themselves '.puryeyors to the Queen.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

The young of several species of
serpents retreat down the throat of the
mother when pressed by sudden dan
ger.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

HOOD, PIis are the best family cathar'ic aiia
iiver medicine. Harmless. reliable, sure.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

What a fine book agent an alligato,
Souid make: he has such a thick hida
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Mr.. John J. barry lives at 1o4 Con-
cord ct, Brooklyn, N. Y, Is 65 years
old. he used to be o freight clerk,
but for eleven years has done no
work, mainly on account Of rheumas
tism. He has always been troubled
aeood deal with constipation, but
few months since, his attention
having been directed to Ripans
Tabules, he commenced 9 curse OF
treatment with them, using them
according to directions. As q result
the trouble from constipation Is
overcome and there is a positive
improvement to be noted in the o
dition Of his rheumatic joints. His
daughter, who lives with him and
has suffered a good deal from dys-
pepsia, nlso uses the Tabules and
has found In them the greatest pos
sible benefit.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Professor Michael Foster, the physi-
ologist, says that fatigue is due 70 +"
poisoning of the cerebellum.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-26

Kissing a woman on the Stage n
she theater must taste a great deal
lite eating painted fruit made of wax
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Chicago, June 10Th, IS.

Ny dear Mrs. Pinkham- .
This is a happy day. lam well and gaining
weight daily, but shall continue the treatment
and Vegetable Compound during the summer,
as you suggest. Uncle knows nothing about
what you nave done for me, because it would
make things very unpleasant in the family. l
would like to give you a testimonials publish,
but father would not allow it. . l
shall be married in September, and as we go
to Boston, will cali upon you. How can I
TJfcy n w
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weighed r,s pounds a year ago. l am now
q mere skeleton. From your little book /
think my trouble Is profuse menstruation.
Ny symptoms are > = etc.
Our doctor (my uncle) tells father that I am
In consumption, and rants to take mo to
Florida. Please help mel Tell me what to do
and tell me quickly. am engaged to be mar
ried in September. Shall ! live to see the
d~ayfss* LUCY 3. W.
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HER HAPPY DAY.
A CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.

Two Open Letters From o Chicago Girl
How Happiness Came to Her. -.
Among the ems of thousands Of
women who apply to Mrs, Pinkham for
advice and are cured, are many who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 1896.
ro.pAy.s MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Richmond Lodge, Masons, Masonic TEN
pie. ,,.... -,
Germania Lodge. K. of T.. Elletts Hail.
Fitzhugh Lodge. l. o. O. f., Eagle Han
Friendship Lodge, l. o. Q. f., Odd-f ell
lows Han.
jamestown Tribe, l. o. Il. NJ, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall. =.
LAFAYETTE Council. a. L. Of H., Jr. o. l.
A. NJ. Hall.
Ola Dominion Division, r. 4. Telegraph
ers. Eagle Hall.
Richmond Council Jr. o. L. A. H., Jr.
0. L. A. NJ. Hall.
Liberty Council, Jr. O. L. a. NJ, GERS
loy's Hail.
Union Council. r. A. Corcoran Han.
]. A. Cummings Assembly, X. >. OF u. f.
Elett's Han.
Jefferson Council. Jr. o. L. a. NJ, Jr.
o. L. A. NJ. Hall.
Capital city Lodge, !. o. o. f. CATE
woods Hall.
Trinity Lodge. l. o. G. r.. Central Hall.
Catholic Beneficial Society Cathedral
Hall.
Camp Hall
Richmond Conclave. !. Q. H., Central
Hall.
Company d, First Regiment Afmory'
Company L, First Regiment. Armory.
r. l.. /. Blues, Blues Armory.
Richmond Howitzers, Howitzers' Armory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
r,a n,soh,ed coufederate Soldiers.

To the Editor Of The Times;
eir-Tt vas hoped that the Legislature
Mould take some steps in the direction
Of aiding in n more substantial manner
the disabled Confederates.
AZ the law now stands none but the
very needy receive any aid, ana that'
very meagre one. .. .,,,,
II IS true. a half loaf is better IMAM
no bread. but surely the State can 90
better IL does appear that something
should be done for the one-legged' one
armed and one-eyed cripDles, ana inc
many limping and hopping disabled SOLO
iers who bore and braved the brunt ana
hardship and toll OF a four years pfutai
and cruel war, poorly fed and worse ciau'
1t will not do 70 tell them that
Soldiers Home has been prepared Tor
tbem at Richmond. Many of them have
families 20 support and care ior' Whicn
they cannot leave for such boon Ana
II would be cruel 10 force them 10 such
a trial of separation Of family ties.
MANY of these crippes are becoming
we'll stricken i'm years, and are fast be-
coming unable. in their crippled condition.
10 make a support, and unless something
is done for them, they VIII be drlVeh 10
public OF private charity:
A great deal Of time and money has
bcen spent. during the present session, I'm
caring for fish and oysters. clans ana
terrapins. rabbits, partrldges. quail rtt-
ped grouse. brown thrush and song
birds. and IL is all very well and com
r,endable. they should be protected; but
an the same time an old eN-ConIederate
soldiers. though lame and hopping around
on crutches and canes. and MANAGING by
dint of the strictest economy, TO exc out,
al best. a miserable existence, should be
hold and esteemed Of more value ana
consideration than many sparrows.'
II does seem that the states should be
able at this late day. when so many
Of the old Confederates have passed
away. that the remnant. rank and file.
should be paid the regular army and
navy pensions.
But. however this may be. the State is
able and should extend more substantial
aid and support 10 those braves who,
for four long, weary years risked their
lives and the safety Of their dear ones,
al home, while they themselves We're at
the front.
There should be no discrimination made
IA pension is a periodical allowance of
money granted by a government for SER
vices rendered, in particular 10 soldier.
or a sailor i'm connection with war. or
military operations" and this being the
case (for il is a mes adjudicate), all who
were disabled in military service. should
receive il. although able TO support them
selves from their own resources. 1t is
both just and right. The State should
exert herself TO greater effort in this re-
gard. Fiat justicia ruat respublica,
should be her motto and her statesmen
should look well 10 it,
it was a timely and considerate sug-
gestion that His Excellency. the Governor
of Virginia. made TO the Legislature upon
its assemblage in December; and due
consideration should be given il: and il IS
TO be hoped that our august and honorable
body of lawmakers, may yet, before adj
journing. lend helping hand to this
class Of honored braves. for whom
plead.
IAN OLD CONFED."
Richmond, Va, Feb. Goth, 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
is TRDJ BETZhof 4 FRINGE?
The Czar's q nicial Representative In wash
. ington Know Nothing Of His Visit Here.

The Czar's q ricial Representative wash
. ington Knew Nothing Of His Visit Here.
A Washington dispatch to the Cincin-
natl Enquirer OF last Saturday says:
There has been quite a little burst OF
gossip and conjecture over the recent
marriage OF Amelie Ryes formerly Mrs.
Chanler) to Prince Troubetzkoi. a dis
tingulshed Russian nobeman. Amelie
Rlyes is one Of the most beautiful wo-
men in the country. She comes of an
illustrlous Virginia family-a family Of
soldiers, statesmen. and patriots. OF
chiyalrous sires and virtuous and lovely
matrons She sprang into sudden fame,
or its first cousin, notorlety, some years
ago by contributing 20 the Atlantic
Monthly singularly powerful story. At
once she was beset by publishers, and
soon she became the topic or conversa-
ton i'm literary circles everywhere. Then
she wrote that much-talkec-of book, The
Quick and the Dead" and then she mar
rled Mr.. John Armstrong Chaner. OF New
York She and Chanler separated, how
ever. and finally were divorced. There
was no quarrel or scandal that / ever
heard of They simply agreed to disagree.
She resumed her maiden name, Amelie
Rlyes-the name under which her literary
successes were achieved-and went TO
live upon the family estate near Char
lottesvllle. Va.
All Of a sudden. two or three weeks
ago. It was announced in the newspapers
that she was 20 marry again-this time
TO a real, live Russian Prince, Trou-
betzkoi. Now. there are princes and
princes in Russia. The title sometimes
means much. Again it means very lit
tie. In this case however l am told that
the name Of TroubetZkoi is one Of the
great names of Russia, and that the
Troubetzkoi princes are very great noble
men indeed. The only mystery in this
case Is that great Russian noble should
have passed through Washington without
the knowledge OF the Cars official rep-
resentative here. 1t is not customary for
Russians 10 do so. the etiquette being
very strict and the circumstances pecu-
lar The Car is related TO his subjects
much more intimately than any monarch
I'm the world His permission is necessary
when they marry. They are always and
in all things under his orders-at his alb
solute disposal. In a thousand ways, I'M
known and incomprehensible 10 US, the
Russian noble Is the immediate vassal
of his Emperor. II happens, therefore,
that there las been a great deal OF
speculatlon as TO this affair The mem
bers of the legation will not talk ex-
cept 10 say that they have no oihcial
knowledge OF Prince Troubctzkoi. or
rather of his presence In this part of
the world, but one can see that toy are
wondering a great 'leal about u. Per
haps they are even wondering whether
the real Prince Troubetzkoi has been here
at all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
The sheriff., ORGANIZATION.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-In your issue OF yesterday, I'm
speaking of the sheriffs' organization, you
say it is capable OF great mischief, and
which will not probably be directed TO the
accomplishment OF a single good end &"
This. / think, is rather severe reflection
on the sheriffs OF this State | was not
at the convention, but l hope there was
nothing done that justihes the above pre-
dictiOn.
Again you say. 1.-The expenditures made
by the sherffs' from the counties with
prisoners, attended by as many guards as
they choose 10 appoint and take along.
are as everybody knows, nothing but ex-
penslve junketing trips TO Richmond at
the cost Of the State" II you will ex-
anime the law you will see that you are
mistaken. When guards are taken they
are appointed by the court, and the court
says. how many are needed While you
have no better opinion of the sheriffs
than to believe that we have been robbine
the State of thousands and thousands of
dollars every year" IL three dollars per
day was too much 10 pay the sheriffs
let 1t be cut down. And the court GER
tainly Is as competent 10 say how many
guards are necessary as the superintend-
ant OF the peniteutiary.
p. c. GORE.
Sheriff OF Frederick county.
Winchester. Va, Feb % 1876