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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
LATE TELEeRAPHIc BRIEFS.

The amount Of taxes paid In New Yorb
Thursday was Sl2, ,000,0 900.
Mrs. Frazer, a bride Of four days, shot and
killed herself In Cairo for some unknown
cause.
The Bank OF Atlantic, Atlantic, Ia., has
failed, with liabilities OF 100000 and assets
Of $780, 900.
injured by wounded stag while hunting In
the Austrian Alps.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
Thurman Died In paht.

A petition was filed In the Probate cour
at Cincinnati, which shows that Allen G
Thurman was badly In debt when he died
1t was filed by his son and grandson, Allen
W. Thurman and Allen G. Thurman, his ex-
ecutors. They ask that certain real estate
be set aside to pay his debts. These, they
say, amount to nearly $4,000. A mortgage
for e18, 900 is held against the estate by the
Prudential Lille Insurance company. They
say that he left personally to the amount Of
5000 only.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
u0v's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
II. J. CnENgY ~ Co., Toledo, O.
We. tho undersigned. have known n. j. Che
ney Tor the lnst 10 ears, and believe him per-
and financially abba 20 carry out any obl.ga-
tion made by their firm.
WEST a. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
wALDINd, KiksAs & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hails Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blooi and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, Toe. per hottie. sold by all Druggists.
Hall's Family Pills arc the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
Murdered and Beheadod.

The headless body Of q murdered man was
found in the Monongahela river near Wylie's
Grove and few days later the head was
found buried In sand and gravel about 800
yards from where the body was. Hts coat,
vest and hat was found also, about 200 yards
from where the head was. The remains
were identified Us those Of Henry Kelso, an
old resident Of Pittsburg. who was Yagrant
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Ever since 1856 there have been women Crnore
each yodr) who claim that there Is no soap half
rs good, economical Dobbins' Electric
There must be some truth in their claim. Try
Il, sec how much. Your grocer las IT,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

the same work. Their duties
compel them to be on their feet from
morning to night, and many of them,
in a short time, contract these dis
tressing complaints called " female
diseases"
Then occur Irregularities, suppressed
or painful menstruation, weakness,
indigestion, leucorrhea, general de-
bility and nervous prostration.
They are beset with such symptoms
as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, ex-
citability, irritability, nervousness,
sleeplessness, melancholy, "all-gono" I"
and "want-to-be-left-al feelings,
blues and hopelessness.
In such cases there is one tried and
true remedy. Lydia L. Pinlham's
Vegetable Compound at once removes
such troubles. The following is a
sample:
my dear Mrs. Pinkham After
writing you, and before your answer
came, / was too miserable to go to the
store, and so lost my position. That
was five weeks ago. l am now back
again in my old place, and never felt
SO well in all my life. The bear
ing-down pains and whites have left
me, and i am not bit nervous or
blue. Life looks brighter to me.
don't get tired, my temper is real
sweet, and i could scream right out
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Mrs. yyinslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
uon, nliays pain; cures wind collie a6c u bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

| am entirely cured of hemorrhage of the
lungs by pisos Cure for ConsumptiOn,-Luu-
1sA LISDAMAN, Bethany. Mo-, Jan. Z. 'gl.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
TIRED SALESWOMEN,
EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE MORE
= CONSlDERATE.
Interesting Statement by a Young Lady
in Brooklyn.

In the vast retail establishments of
large cities, many women are en-
ployed as saleswomen.
Men formerly held the positions that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

FITSstopped free and permanentlycur No
fts after first days use of DR. KLiNEs GREAT
NERvEREsTonEn. Free S2trinl bottleund trent
Use. Send 10 DR.. Kline. p3l Arch ST., Phila.. Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

A new species of giraffe has been discov-
cred In Africa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Canterbery Cathedral is 525 feet long, 17s
feet wide and $50 feet high.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

The average duration OF regiments stay
in India is I6 wears,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Sharply to the condition of your blood. At
this season peculiar porils assail the system.
There are sudden changes in temperature;
foes and dampness, chilly nights, lowering
clouds, drenching rains. These sudden
changes bring on colds, fevers, pneumonia,
bronchitis and other ailments. Keep the
blood pure. rich and full OF vitality and you
will be well. Remember,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

1t hurts your feelings for people to
say that you are fickle, but you bet
you are.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Every man claims to read both sides
but no man does.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

nnuIlM and WHISKY habit cured. Book sent
VTbUW rREE Dr. II. Nj. wooLLEY. Atianta,oa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07

Asparagus IL the oldest known plant that
has been used as food.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-10-07
Gludness Comes

MTith 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 a constipatcd condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
" removes. That Is why IL 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 dcbilitating the
organs on which IL acts. Itis thereiore
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
utnble druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system Is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended TO the most slsillful
physicians, but IL In need of q laxative,
| then one should have the best, and with
| the well-iuformedc everywhere, Syrup OF
| Figs stands highest and Is most largely
sedand gives most general satisfaction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Curious Colorado Moose.

A curious physical formation which
has separated animal life from the
possible approach of man is one of the
Flap Top mountains in Garfield coun-
ty. This mountain stands up like a
gigantic cube. On one side is per.
ceptible the place where the connect
ing link with its broad and level sum-
NIT was centuries ago. Marks OF q
hog back, which once ran out and
down to the other mountains, can be
plainly seen. From the vantage points
some miles away tieldglasses will dis
close ON clear day moving animals
on the great mesa. Those who have
been there pronounce them as beyond
doubt species of the moose. bearing
the fiat, broad horns and having the
stumbling actions of these animals,
now unknown to the game seekers in
this section of the United States. The
animals on the top Of this mesa arc
extremely shy of hunters, and two or
three schemes have been tried to cap
ture them, but always failed.
Several parties of Indian hunters
who make the Book plateau their hunt
ing grounds have attempted to climb
the rugged steep that leads to the top,
and one Indian who succeeded in seal
ing it for forty or fifty feet was killed
by falling from his perch. The Indi-
ans describe the animals as strongly
resembling the moose, although of
larger frame and antlers. A party of
scientific tourists who saw the animals
from distance with the aid of glass
could give no logical reason for the
presence of the remarkable tenants
between land and sky. A thin stream
of water trickles down one side of the
plateau and gives evidence that the
animals have water as we'll as food.
How they shelter themselves from tho
storms of winter, which in the White
river country are usually severe, or
intense heat of the summer, to which
their elevated homes must expose
them, one can only conjecture.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
The Fire Walk.

Tho fire walk sundertaken by m en-
bers of q certain clan of Fijians, Ma
Ivilankata, who have Il traditional
fairly tale rs to how they acquired the
power, trick or secret. When MIR.
Tompson visited the scene, the pit
was "a white, hot mass, shooting ont
little tongues of white flame. The
wood was extracted by poles, and the
glowing stones were laid level, tongues
of fame still playing among them. y
Then fifteen men, in garlands,
with anklets OF dried fern, walked
barefoot over the surface of the
stones, trampling down the green
leaves as they were thrown IN by the
lookers-on. The volume of steam
rose thick and dark. Now, few min
utes before the men entered the fur
mace, a hot stone WAS hooked out, on
which Mr.. Thomson's handkerchief
was laid; the men went in, and it was
removed when the last man left the
oven. every fold that touched TIE
stone was charred," as indeed, may he
observed on the handkerchief, which
''lies before us as we write. The
feet of the performers, being exam
ined, were cool, and their anklets OF
dry fern leaf were not burned. Quar-
tsrly Review.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
A Life for q Match.

1t frequently happens that the fumes
inhaled by workmen in match fac
tories destroy life within few montha
A man once attacked by the disease
lurking in these factories must aban-
don hope Of recovery. Although
matches are very simple little affairs
their manufacture Iecessitates
large and complex manufacturing
plant. The little sticks undergo a
long treatment and must pass through
many hands before they are capable OF
striking light.
The apparently harmless sulphur
tips are in reality deadly poison, and
the fumes arising from this mixture
when in course of preparation cause
terrible suffering and ultimate death.
Although called sulphur matches, the
little sticks are in reality tipped with
complex mixture composed Of glue,
chlorate OF potash, PHOSPHORUS and
whiting, combination frequently
used for suicidal purposes.
The poisonous fumes first attack the
teeth which have begun to decay. AL
though all sorts of devices are en-
ployed to keep them from getting in
the mouth, they generally manage to
do so. If all the teeth are perfectly
sound, the fumes soon start the decay.
As soon as this action has commenced
the decayed part spreads rapidly tow
ard the jaws. All the teeth are affected
in short time, and the disease when
it has once taken root in this way, can
never be driven out.
The effect of this action is to rapid
ly loosen every tooth in the sufferers
head, so that they will fall out of their
own accord. Before this happens,
however, the portion has spread to
the jaw and taken firm grip upon it.
The pain which the victim suffers in
the meanwhile is exceedingly sharp.
The course of the disease never varies.
Having once reached the jaw bone, it
soon covers it, and the bone in this
way becomes actually coated with IA
deposit of sulphur.
The only possible way to give tho
victim any relief lie to scrape the bone.
This heroic measure has been tried
several times in New York city, with
more or less success. The operation
is exceedingly painful. N Y. Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04

full figure by his side. They 60 on into
the church. The glad anthem, "Christ
is Risen" peals forth from the choir
joyous. triumphant. Barbara Vests
heart is full. Shs struggles to control
her quivering lips. Such happiness Is
God has permitted her!
The senior warden rubs his eyes,
hardly daring to believe the evidence
of his sight, as the gold pieces drop
from the hands Of these two, as .
slight offering of what gold can never
express
They are certainly most happy-our
commander and his wife. When the
order came for him to go the Mediter-
ranean, his wife followed him to Italy.
and heard some one say of her: II
never in all my life saw such n radiant
ly happy wife as Barbara West. -
New York Ledger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Explosive Bullets.

Ordinary rifle balls have long ago
been found unsatisfactory, not only in
hunting the elephant and rhinoceros,
but also in attacks on the lion and the
tiger. Such ball seldom penetrates
the thick skin of an elephant or hip
popotamus,or the skull of the large
felines, and, if it does it only irritates
tho punctured animal. Hence explo-
sive balls are now generally used.
The body of the explosive balls is of
lead, enclosing brass shell closed at
both ends and filled with power. Into
the bottom of this shell is fitted per-
cussion cap, to be exploded by pin
whose head projects beyond the shell,
but which the still further projecting
leaden envelope prevents from prema-
ture action.
When the shot is fired the powder
gases drive the brass shell forward,
the broad foot of the shell becoming
firmly wedged in the lead. The head
Of the pin then projects 30 that, on
contact with the object fired at, it
strikes the percussion cap, exploding
the ball. The projectiles are called
Podevil's balls.
In the balls usually employed in
hunting elephants in particular there
is no brass shell. The steel pin is in
serted in through the point OF the hol-
low ball J.; the cavity is then filled with
powder and closed with screw carry
ing the percussion cap.
A still more original and moro ex-
pensive ball for tho same kind of
sport is that invented by Baron
Waterskitchen, consisting of steel
tube having an outer covering of lead.
The front end of the tubes is
finely tempered and sharpened. This
wicked, hollow projectile cuts like q
punch through Aesh and bone, through
thick or thin, and so far remains un.
surpassed in the elephant.killing bust
ness. New York Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Buried Treasure Found by a Dog.

Major Duhme, manager OF the
Lawrenceburg, Ind, saw and tool
works, Is the owner of n little rat dog
that recently revealed It's ability to
discover buried treasures rs well as to
find the retreat of the festive rodent.
Mr.. Duhme had directed couple oil
workmen to clear away pile OF de-
cayed lumber aud other debris that
had lain in the rear Of the factory for
number of years. After they had
finished the job the dog was noticed
digging and scratching in the rotten
refuse that remained, aud shortly al
ter came running tn the men with
silver dollar in its mouth.
Its second trip to the menwith SIM
liar result started the surprised couple
to investigate. The Intelligent crea.
ture led them to the spot and scratched
ont another dollar. The men dug
into the pile of rotten debris and nm
covered four more silver dollars, maxi
ing seven in nlI. The money is gen
uine coin, and is supposed to be re.
minder OF the food of February, 1854,
when half hundred or more houses
were swept from their foundations by
the frightful current that tore through
the levee on one memorable night and
the greatest portion of the city was
engulfed by the waters.
Several houses were lodged and
completely wrecked by the water on
the very spot where the dog discovered
the hidden money. The decayed
shreds of rotten pocketbook found
with the money inclines to the theory
that it fell, where discovered, from
some demolished building, and would
have remained secreted but for the III
stinct of the intelligent little animal,
that seemingly recognized the value
OF its strange tind.--Cincinnati En-.
Quirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Easter.
So careful wa

Our English word Easter-as repre-.
senting what old ecclesiastics used to
term "the Queen Festival of the
Church"-is taken from the early leu.
tonic language like many another
word in the Worcester and Webster
dictionaries.
Ostern was the German name early
given to the church festival. From
that to the present appellation was an
easy graduation.
Some fanciful writer have derived
the name from that of heather god.
dess among the Franks and Normans,
who was known as Eastre, which has
in French q similar pronunciation to
Easter. This goddess had traditional.
ly an April festival in her honor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
CURIOUS EASTER CUSTOMS.
How the Use Of Artificially Colored
Eggs Originated.

How the Use OF Artihciaiiy Coiored
Eggs Originated.
Among the odd superstitions he.
longing to Easter day is that held by
the children in the north OF England,
and also in Germany, that the Easter
eggs are laid by hares. The hare
seems to have been mixed up with
moon superstitions, and as the moon
regulates the movable feast of Easter,
the idea has grown by simple pro-
cess of evolution.
Buddha transformed himself into a
hare. according to the Hindoo my.
thology, in order to feed o hungry
pilgrim. The pilgrim prayed for food
in II weary desert. When his PRAYER
was finished he raised his eyes and be-.
held fire burning on the bare sands
While he looked at the tire in aston.
ishment hare came running across
the plain and jumping oheerfully into
the flame cooked himself to turn for
the pilgrims luncheon.
The weary one ate the hare thank.
fully, and in order to show his graft
tude translated his spirit to the moon,
where he still lives. The same Sanscrit
word which means rabbit also signifies
moon spots.
Children must be very careful at
this season, and indeed at all times in
some countries, to crush their egg
shells or punch large holes in them,
They must on no account be left
about loose in whole or half whole
condition, or it is extremely probable,
according to the superstition, that
witches will find them and use them
for boats.
In Westphalia egg shells arc filled
with holy water and scattered about
the fields to insure good crops. An
egg and loaf of bread is sometimes
turned under by the pillow for the same
purposes, and milk is poured upon the
ground. This was done at the annual
ceremony called "Blessing the Fields, "
and the rolling of Easter eggs is sup.
posed to have had its origin in the
same custom.
Eggs were prohibited by the early
church during Lent. The hens, how.
ever, were allowed to go on laying
and the question soon arose what to
do with tho eggs. They could not be
sold. there were too many to set, and
they became the playthings OF the
children. The little ones put them in
their pockets while they rollicked-
and then there was trouble. This led
to their parents seeing to it that the
eggs were hard boiled before the play
ing commenced.
This succeeded so we'll that they re.
warded the children by putting dye in
the water and coloring the eggs dur.
ing the process OF boiling. Colored
Easter eggs became very popular, and
were often gilded and lavishly decor.
ated.
When children were good the priest
was supposed to place the eggs on their
door.steps during the night. In Suf.
folk, eggs laid on Good Friday are
supposed never to become bad. They
are kept, therefore, and used as sure
preventive of collie.
These same Good Friday eggs in
Germany are said to extinguish fires
if thrown in backward. In Switzer.
land it brings good luck to dance
backward over eggs without breaking
them,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Easter Fare.

It is easy to trace the origin OF lamb
being served on Easter Sunday, but
the use of mint sauce may not be so
apparent. Like the meat with which
it is associated it is derived from the
Jewish passover, at which herbs were
in evidence to commemorate the bunch
of hyssop with which the Israelltes be.
spattered their lintels on the night
when the death angel passed over
Egypt. In many parts Of Germany
small sweet cakes are feature Of Eas.
ter fare. In Cheshire it is the Gus.
tom to serve the last OF the Christmas
plum pudding on Easter Day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
"Tho Wooden Hem

The illustration shown herewith ID small IN
size. but really largo when We consider tnst
the "W OGDEN Hem IL no larger than i've
hen, yet has double the capacity. It weighs
only fifteen pounds, hasa capacity OF twenty.
eight eggs, and while not toy, is Just as
amusing, besi les being instructive As wen.
Mr. Geo. il. stahl, Quincy, HIS, and ask ior
a COPY OF his handsome little booklet "a.
d, scribing the Wooden Hem; also bis large
catalogue of the Model Excelsior Incubator.
All sent free. Mention this paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04

whether on pleasure bent, or business, AXE
on every trip u bottle OF Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels preventing fevers.
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in 30 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
EASTER DAY.

Earth is now wearing
Her bright Easter crown.
"Hark!' ory the angles.
From Heaven bending down;
"Hear the glad bells
That SO joyfully ring;
Easter shall peace and
Good will to mem bring"
Curtain the altar \
With lilies so fair,
Sweet Easter lilies.
Pertaining the air!
Drape the dim chancel.
The shrine, and the nave,
Christ hath arisen
In power from the grave.
Sing. mighty voices,
Your jubilant songs;
Heavens grandest story
Proclaim to the throngs.
Sing, little children,
For Christ said OF thee:
"Suffert the children
To come unto Me-"
Ring out, oh ring out.
Ys glad Easter bellsl
Over the mountains
And over the dells;
Over the cities,
And over the sea,
Say to tho Nations,
Redemption Is free!
Mrs. II. A. Kidder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
A RefOrner.

"Why, Mr.. Blivens," said that
young mans landlady. you have
some extraordinary ideas in prepar-
ing your food"
"Do You think SOP"
"Yes. Might inquire why you
dropped lump of butter into the
the tea?"
Certainly. In this life the only
chance of universal happiness lies in
the hope that the strong may be
taught to assist the weak. "-WashinS-
ton Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04

1t is proposed to build an iron cage
over and around the monument of
Daniel Boone and his wife near Car.
rolton, KY, i'll order to preserve what
is left Of the monument from the raw
ages of the relic hunters The Legis.
iature is to be asked to appropriate
$500 to build the iron osge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-04
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local ap II caton', as they cannot reach the
diseased portion uf he ear. there Is only one
Suy to cure Deafness, and that Is by con'titu'
Az ,ned c,ndilion of the mucous lining of the
Erstachan Tube. When this tube gets in.
famed you have a rumpln9g sound or imperj;
Deafness ia the re suit, and unless the in1am-
mat Malone lon can be taken out and. this tube re-
stored t. normal condition. hea ring will be
destroyed forever; niIe cases out ten are
caused by caarrh, which is nothing but an i'll.
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give On" Hundred ID 'lars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not he cure by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send Tor
circulars, free.
tB"Sold by Druggists, 15c.