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The record-union., 1897-02-02
VIII Attempt to Force a Vote on
United States Senator To-Day.
A Washington Farmer in a Fit of
Anger Blows Out the Brains of His
Five=Year=Oid Son With a Shot
gun, and Then Turns the Weapon
Upon Himself, With Fatal Effect.

SALEM (Or), Feb.-A ballot for
United States Senator Will be taken in
the Benson house at noon tomorrow,
and it is the purpose Of the Mitchell
management to force a vote in the Sen
ate. AS the time for a ballot has APP
preached the Mitchell men have re-
neWed their campaign with extraor-
dinary vigor. It is said they have
made special efforts TO secure assist
ance from the Democrats. Rumors OF
a deal between the Mitchell men and
Democrats have been rife all day They
are warmly denied by the Democrats,
but they continue to fly about just the
same. It is now generally reported that
it is the purpose Of the Democrats tc
go into the joint convention Wedncs-
day. The source of this assertion can
not be traced.
When the motion is made in the Sen
ate tomorrow to proceed to ballot, it
is likely it will be ruled out of order
by President Simon. It will then be
necessary to appeal from the decision
of the chair, and it will take a major
ity vote To overrule it, With all the
Democrats voting with the Mitchell
Senators, which is not likely, il is
doubtful if a majority can be secured.
The presence or absence of BrOWnell,
Mitchell man, may cut great figure.
BrOWneu has been very sick, and has
been absent from his seat since the
opening week. No certain forecast of
the probable action of the Senate can
therefore be given.
The Benson caucus to-day decided to
take a vote whether 81 members are
present or not For the past week only
80 attended, Misener of Crook being
absent.
If Mitchell secures a majority of the
Senate and a majority of the Benson
organization (3D being present, it is
stated that he Will claim the election,
and that a ballot in joint convention
is unnecessarN
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Veras County. The established length
OF this road is sixty-five miles. Inter
mediate roads are to be run to Modesto.
knights Ferry and La Grange, in Stan
isiaus County, and to Coulterville, in
MaripoSa County. The aggregate
length of the intermediate lines is
ffty-nine miles.
The incorporatOrs and directors OF
the company are: Sidney d. Freshman
of San Rafael, John NJ. Bonner OF
Stockton, Charles Gross of Alameda,
and Edward E. Simpson and James
Henry of this city. The capital stock
is S5,000000, of which $50, 900 has been
subscribed by Mr. Freshman and SlS,-
900 by each of the other directors.
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AN ANGRY FATHER.
Murders His Young Son and Then
Commits Suicide.

TACOMA, Feb. IA. w. Linder-
strom, a farmer living on Anderson's 5
Island. came home late tonight and in
a fit of anger took down a shotgun and
blew out the brains of his five-year- old
son. When he saw the terrible deed he
had accomplished he placed the muZzle
of the gun to his head and blew out his
own brains. The trouble is sad to have
started from domestic causes. Coroner
Hoska has gone to the scene, and further
particulars are not obtainable.
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Washington Legislative Scandal.

OLYMPIA CWash.), Feb. 1.-The
House Committee to investigate the
rumors of bribery in connection with
the Senatorial election had Senator
Squire before it this afternoon, and also
Representative Warner, whom DR.. Cal
hOun charged with offering to deliver
twenty votes to Squire for $1,000. The
committee is holding secret sessions, and
there is intense interest manifested by
members of the Legislature in the pro-
ceedings. Numerous witnesses have
been called, and sensa tional develop
ments are expected.
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A CHICAGO CITIZEN DROWNED.
Lost His Life While Fording Santa
Paula Creek.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IA special
from Ventura, Cal, states that Hugh
Mcmillan, agent for the Western
Transit Company at Chicago, was
drowned to-day in the Santa Paula
Greek.
Mr.. Mcmillan had been on visit to
his ranch in the Ojai Valley, where
Mrs. Mcmillan is spending the winter.
He was driving to Santa Paula, where
he intended to take the train for Chi
cago. Santa Paula has a quicksand
bed, and recent rains had made ford
ing the stream dangerous. The car
riage was overturned in the middle of
the stream, and though the driver es-
capped he was unable to render any
assistance to Mr.. Mcmillan. The body
was recovered
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Suicide by Inhaling Gas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb /. James
AhrenS, who keeps a saloon at 2oo
Commercial street, this morning was
found dead in his room in the rear OF
the saloon with the gas flowing. De-
ceased had been making no money of
late and had been notified by his land
lCrd to leave the premises. He had
been long in the neighborhood and had
no place to go to. He was a German,
go years Old and leaves no family.
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GLOOMY FESTIVAL.
Chinese New Year in the Mongolian
Colony at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-The Chi
nese New Year in the local Mongolian
colony is gloomy festival to-day. No
firecrackers are being discharged, the
edict Of the Chief of Police positively
f0rbidding any noisy demonstration.
The streets of Chinatown are filled with
policemen, who have made many ar
rests among groups Of suspicious look
ing characters. The vigilance of the
police has had a depressing effect on
the Chinese and although all business
in that quarter is suspended, no festivi-
ties are in progress. The police hope
the Chinese holidays will pass without
further outbreaks of Iawlessness.
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Cruelty on the High Seas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-The crew
of the American ship Babcock, from
New York, complain of extreme cruelty
on the part of the officers. and war
rants in the United States District
Court have been secured by some of the
sailors for the arrest Of First Officer
Rode and Second Mate Mclean for al
legged cruelty on the high seas.
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RAILWAY INCORPORATED.
The Company Proposes to Construct a
Road From Oakdale to Angels.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1-Articles
of incorporation Of the Sierra Railroad
Company of California We're filed to-
day with the County Clerk. The com
pany proposes to construct a railroad
from a point near Oakdale in Stanislaus
County to the town of Angels in Gala
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Not So Anxious to Go to Cuba.

STOCKTON, Feb. 1.-Dr. G. H. Bull
son, who was organizing a company OF
volunteers to go from this city to fight
for Cuba, has backed out, being afraid
of being indicted for violating the neu-
trality laws. He stated to-day that he
would do nothing further in the matter,
unless the belligerency of Cuba is rec
ogniZed, as he considers it too risky.
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No Word From Stuart.

CARSON, Feb. 1.-No word has been
received as yet from Dan Stuart or his
partner concerning the exact locality
where the glove contest will take place,
but one of the principals of the big con-
test is expected here shortly to go into
training
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but supposed to be James NJ. Durham,
the murderer of Santa Clara County,
Cal, was arrested to-day. He first ad-
mitted knowing Dunham, but later de-
MED it. He answers the description of
the murderer, even to a droop of one
of his eyelids. The arrest was made by
Deputy Sheriff Gleason and ex-Deputy
Carter
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Thought to Have Been Drowned.

UKIAH, Feb. Phillip Roberts left
this city a week ago to visit Eight Mile
Valley, settlement east of Ukiah. He
has not been heard of since, and it is
thought that he has been drowned In
one of the streams necessary to be
crossed on the road to his destination.
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Are you one of those unhappy people
suffering with weak. nerves? Remem-
ber that the nerves may be made strong
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which feeds
them upon pure blood.
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pill; assist digestion. prevent constipa-
ton. 25c.
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Public Debt,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The state
ment of the public debt issued to-day
shows the debt, less cash in the Treas
ury, on January 3lst to have been
81, ,001 00S, ,317, an Increase for the
month of $14,07S 733. This increase is
partially accounted for by a decrease
Of nearly $4,000, 900 in cash on hand.
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Swallowed CaabOlic Acid.

FRESNO, Feb. 1.-Mateo Sablan,
Mexican barber. committed suicide last
night by swallowing carbolic acid.
Whisky and troubles with his wife
caused him to commit the deed
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Cruiser Philadelphia.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1.-The cruiser
Philadelphia, with Admiral Beardslee
on board, arrived off Point Iona this
afternoon, five days from Acapulco. She
will come into the harbor tomorrow
morning. The Admiral went to the
Hotel Coronado
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Alleged Theft of Tools.

Offlcer Hayes yesterday arrested a
man named Ed. Russell, who is ac-
cused of the theft of some tools from
the premises of the Union Iron Works
on Front street.
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A Noted Hunter Fatally Injured.

UK1AII, Feb. Tom Chase, a noted
bear hunter and vaquero Of Northern
Mendocino, was thrown from his horse
Yesterday afternoon on the Eden Valley
ranch, north of this city, and perhaps
fatally injured. Chase was one of the
most celebrated mountaineers of the
West
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Depew for ambassador.

NEW YORK, Feb. lit is reported
that Chauncey NJ. Depew last night re-
ceived a dispatch from Major Mckinley
inviting him to accept the Embassador-
ship at the Court of St. James. The
report could not be confirmed.
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James S. Foster Greatly Improved.

j. Hyman, who returned from San
Francisco last Sunday evening, reports
James S. Fosters condition greatly int
proved, and that he will surely get Well
This is good news to the many friends
Of the sick man
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Dunbar rIust Stand Trial.

Yesterday Judge Hart made an order
dismissing the writ of habeas corpus in
the case Of j. w. Dunbar, held TO an
swer for obtaining money by false pre-
lenses, and remanded him for trial
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A Boy Accidentally Killed.

CAZADERO (CaD, Feb. 1.-The body
of John Borotra, aged IA. was found
about four miles from here to-day. From
the fact that Winchester rifle and cart
ridge belt were lying near by, it is sup
posed that the lad shot himself acci-
dentally
The record-union., 1897-02-02

Browns Bronchial Troches" are a
simple yet most effectual remedy for
coughs. hoarseness and bronchial trou-
bles. Avoid limitations.
The record-union., 1897-02-02
Heavy Rainfall at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, Feb 1.-The rain
reached here at g o'clock tonight and
there is a steady doWnpour.
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Before wiring your house get my
prices; also inspect my electric fixtures.
Tom. Scott, plumber, 303 ].
The record-union., 1897-02-02

After q sleepless night, use DR.. Sic
gert's Angostura Bitters to tone up
your system. All druggists.
The record-union., 1897-02-02
Think They Have Durham.

BUTTE (Mont), Feb. IA special to
the Miner from Deer Lodge says
man giving has name as NJ. NJ. Jones,
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Taken to Folsom.

Deputy Sheriffs Hinters and Meister
last evening took to the Folsom prison
Joseph Murray and John Knowles, who
will work on the State rock-pile for
several years.
The record-union., 1897-02-02

Fountain Saloon-Quick meal coun-
ter. Popular prices; white labor 5l6 k.'
Alex. Holmes, Photo Studio, 1903 1Oth.*
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Henri Stuart. representative of the
Ida Fuller company, is in the city.
The company of twelve people IN
drama, variety and Fuller dances, ap-
pears next week at the Clunie. Ida
Fuller is a sister to Loie Fuller ana
does the order of dances that has made
the latter so we'll known.
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The Society Fads of the East.
A Big Success Wherever Held.
SPECIAL NOTICES

Vehicles-Baker & Hamilton-HardwaTe
Carts, Buggies. Carriages, Phaetons, Balm
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
KENT BROS, 1917 Third street. for car
riages buggies rigs of all kinds at short
notice. Telephones-New, 21J; old, J11.
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LAFAYETTE HALL.
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.

EBNER BROS. COMPANY,
116-11S X street. Front and second
Sacramento.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE
dealers in Wines and Liquors. Tel. 364.
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Prices: Is cents and 25 cents per bottle.

OF ALL DRUGGISTS AND MINERAL WATER DEALERS.
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verdict of $500.
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APPROVED BY THE ACADEMIC DE MEDICINE, PARIS.
The silver lance., 1897-11-05
TALLY STICKS.

Roman NanerAls Are Derived fron
scorss-Old Celtic Alphsbse.
That tally sticks were at one time
pretty general may be concluded from
the derivation Of the word score. In
its original Specification, a score" il
Scar" a cut made in q counting
stick. So also tally Is derived from
the French taille, says Chambers'
Journal.
The Roman numerals are derived
from scores. They were mere notches
cut in wood originally. The v for nve
was q rude representation Of the out
spread hand. and the x In like man
ner symbolized all ten fingers; the Nv
was comparatively late innovation;
originally the Nv was represented by
four strokes, or notches, as in clock
dials.
The old Celtic alphabet-the Ogham
writing-was of very similar nature.
1t consisted of notches cut at the cor
ner of square stone, or else from .
stem line. The letters B. L, F, 8. N are
formed by cutting strokes at right an
giles to the stem line of the right hand,
and the letters H, D. T, c. Q by strokes
at right angles to the left. Thus. .
simple stroke of the right is B and to
the left is H. two to the right is L
and the same number to the left ID
D. Three to one side is. F. three to the
other Is T. Long strokes. numbering
from one to nve, cutting the stem dag
onally. expressed M, G, Ng. st. R. and
short strokes, numbering from one to
five. cutting across the stem at right
angles. give the vowels. 1t is easy to
see that the tally stick was used for
numbers before the alphabet was
thought of by our Celtic forefathers.
Having proved the tally stick valuable
for accounts. they applied it for writ
ing messages on rods and memorials
on tombs. The old Runic slaves for
calendars were somewhat similar.
Strange symbols were introduced to
mark the several festivals, but the days
were indicated by notches.
The silver lance., 1897-11-05
Kiss Causes Strike,

Because he kissed or attempted to
kiss one Of the fair English lassies
employed in the busting department of
the Newcastle, Pa, tin plate works,
Richard Kissinger was discharged. He
is member of the Patent machine tin
ners' union, which is affiliated with the
Federation Of Labor. Stealing a kiss
was not sufficient excuse for discharg-
ing workman. the officials Of the un-
ion said, and they demanded Kissin-
gers reinstatement. This was refused
and strike was ordered. About 200
men and boys went out. The company
does not claim the girl objected to the
kissing Kissinger said the superin-
tendent of the mill wanted to get rid
Of him and took this means of doing
1t. The girl says he did not kiss her,
but even If he did the offense was not
serious enough to cause suspen-
sion.
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Kittens with Hiatoriss.

M. ]. McGeary, the halter, and w. p.
Bennett, the messenger, own maltese
kittens which have histories. Nothing
is known about their ancestry, but they
are supposed to be brothers and to
have come from East Palestine, O..
six weeks ago John s. Mexican & Son
received a carload of sewer pipe from
the Buckeye town. The car went
astray and was almost two weeks on
the road. 1t was finally run in on . sid
ing here, and when the door was
pushed open two lively little maltese
kittens scampered away from the door
and ran back through the sewer pipe.
An effort was made to capture them,
but they were wild and bit and
scratched In a manner which made cap
turing them difficult. Finally one Of
the men put on a pair Of buckskin
gloves and got one Of them. 1t was
given to Mr.. McGeary. The other got
away and went on a bum" After
wandering about for a week it regis
tered at Mr.. Benefits residence and
moved in. 1t has made its home there
ever since. "Bill Mckinley" Mr.. Nc
Geary's pet coon, and the maltese kit
tens are great friends. They drink from
the same water bucket, and Art Nc
Kean furnishes them with a daily diet
of English sparrows. The oddly as
sorted pair eat their dainty meals in
perfect harmony and no couple in
town gets along better than BILLY"
and miss Kits" The kittens are
none the worse for having been shut
up in the car-Kensington (Pa.) Key
stone.
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ANOTHER KIND OF FIRE.
The Omcer Meant the Burning

The Omcer Meant tho Burning Of
the Huts.
"Sir Colin himself told me what to
do. and to get piece of port nre from
Capt. Peel This 1 did, and on we
SET" says "An Old Soldiers Memories" !"
'The distance we had to traverse was
insignificant. As soon as ever I got
into the first hut l put the port fire
to the roof and fired the grass, then
on to the next, but, alas! no sooner
was blaze well established than my
men seized lighted brands right and
left and set fire to every hut around.
We were instantly In a circle Of fire.
The dry materials blazed like tinder;
one Of my mems pouches blew up. and.
what with fire and smoke, 1t was Inn
possible to go further, so ordered .
retreat. Just as soon as l got on the
main road, who should meet but Sir
Colin himself, with some of his staff.
He called me and said: You have not
half burned the huts, SIR / answered
that / could not burn more on account
of the fire.
"Sir Colin turned on me like q wild
tiger, shouting: D your eyes, sir.
I will not allow you or any other man
to tell me the fire is too hotr was
simply speechless; l felt as II l could
cry. I looked at Gen. Mansfield, who
happily caught my meaning, for he
said: I think the ofncer means the fire
of the burning huts.' Yes cried. I
was not afraid of the other fire, but
one of my mems pouches blew up and
we were SO surrounded by flames that
1 thought it better to retire. Sir Colin
said: All right, sir; 1t was my mis-
take and 30 returned, terribly crest
fallen. lost three men out of the
nine who accompanied me in this
work."
The silver lance., 1897-11-05
II You Win, You Lose.

Bobby D'Hucklen (who has purchas-
ed his first pool from very uncertain
firm, to Old Tout)-"Would you be kind
enough to enlighten me In regard to
this bit Of paper have just purchased
To ny eyes, it has very complicated
look"
Old Tout-"Nothin' hard bout that
my boy; just as easy as losin' . race
whom you get used to 1t. II your horse
gets lost In the crowd, all you have
to do is to tear up your ticket and
throw It away. 1t may save you from
unpleasant mem'ries afterward."
Bobby D'Hucklen (eagerly)-"And II
he should winw
Old Tout-"Why. then, Just catches
sight Of the bookmaker's name)-just
do the same thing"
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c,.e,up..r. Easy Divorce.

Cincinnati has 1877 divorce cases ON
the docket for the next term Of the
court. Business in that line il un-
usually heavy, and the prosperity Of
tbe divorce lawyer blossoms like wild
rose. The distance between the altar
and the divorce mill is getting shorter
ali the time, and marital bonds in that
citv are like wisps of straw.
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D..fne.. Cannot b. Cured

reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed condi-
tion OF the mucous lining Of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube IL in
famed you have a rumhling sound or I'M
perfect hearing. and when 1t is entir eiy
closed Deafness is the result, and un-
ieas the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
nine cases out OF ten are caused by ca.
tarrh, which is nothing but an Unnamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness (caused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls CatArrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Resting the Eyes.

A medical journal says that in the
continued use Of the eyes in such work
Is sewing, typesetting. bookkeeping,
reading and studying, the saving point
Is looking up from the work at short
intervals and looking around the room.
This practiced every ten or fifteen
minutes relieves the muscular tension,
rests the eyes and makes the blood
supply much better.
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Give us Rect,

This is the prayer Of the nervous who 90
not sleep well. Let them use Hostettera 9
Stomach Bitters and their prayer Will be
speedily answered. Insomnia Is the product
OF Indigestion and nervousness, two aeeo-
ciate aflments. soon remedied by. the Bit
ters, which also vanquishes malaria, coneti-
patton, liver complaint, rheumatism ana kio-
ney complaints.
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hereafter, please.
At ascertaining the right ADDRESS
"Ah! 70 to Clara and tell her heart
love, dear Cupid" a suitor prAys'
Our boy, returning. reports the part
Does not abide in the lady's stays.
We search the truant, we'll say. week
But quit on finding the maiden fair
Makes such disposal of what we seek
That bits are wandering everywhere.
Some send us after a heart that's dead
Some send us where never heart Old
beat;
In gravest error have we been led;-
Which need not happen, as we repeat,
II you'll be cautious, to ascertain
That what you're trying to so impress
Has truly being, and is contained
within the premises you address.
Layton Brewer.
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rr,.nd,t,r.. Il . Nswspaper.

The expenditure Of q newspaper that
Is operated on q large scale, were as
follows last year: Editorial and liter
ary matter. 500, 900; local news, $29O,-
600; illustrations, $3.50. 900; correspond
ents, $125, 900; telegraph. $65.OO0;
cable, $27 900; mechanical depart
ment, $41O.5OO; paper, $617,O0O; busi-
ness Office, ink, rent, light, ETC., $ZlS,-
O0O.-Scribner's.
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OF the Old Reginsnt.

Paw, what is a gentleman of the
old school?"
"Er-ah-he is one of these hne
smooth-shaven old gentlemen who
think it awful that . woman should
know how to repair q punctursd tire
but Just perfectly lovely for her te
know how to fix a sewing nachine."-
Indianapolis Journal.
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Exeryhody says 30.

Cascarets Candy CathArtic, the most wonder
ful medical discovery Of the age. pleasant and
refreshing to the TASTE act gently and positively
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure headache,
fever, habitual constipation and biliousness.
Please buy and try box of c. G. G. to-day; 10,
T. 50 cent. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists
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A Risky Condition.

Early Monday afternoon . small boy
with . tin pail walked into . Superior
street establishment where they retail
liquid refreshments.
Fiji it with beer" he said to the
bartender.
The latter took the pail and turned
toward the nearest pump. Then hs
turned back.
who il IL for?" he asked.
TITS for the man that's going up In
the balloon" said the boy. He'll pay
you when he comes down."
But the boy didn't get the bser.-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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ENGLAND'S BAD RIFLE.
THE SPIRIT OF uNResr AND
WHAT ITS PURPoRr ls.
BlanAers Of Native Prexa NJ r.-
Of Prestige Which 1t win rak..Ye.u
70 Rsnedy-stronE Men Needed In
N Emergency.

WOULD wish to
say a few words. in
c o n c lusion. con-
cerning the spirit
OF unrest which is
SO visible almost
everywhere in the
India of to-day,
says a Poona cor
respondent of the
London Standard.
Some of the Eng
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81 wouldn't wear my hair down over my
ears for anything" Don't you admire the
fashion7" "Yes: but suppose some man
shOu1d propose and didn't hear him.
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We viii forfslt $1,000 Il any u or psb-
llshed testimoulA1e are proven to b not Goo-
uins. The Plso Co. Warren. Pa
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.sTrain up child In the way he should 60.
eyes. and when he Is old he lets his child
ren do as they please
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"Our organist has an easy time of It," "ln
what wayT' "When he wants his wheel
pumped up he attaches 1t to the organ"