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The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

cred his body.
"Iwas in a hor-
rible fix" he
says, land the
more tire at
nent / receiv-
ed, the worse I
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no Cd
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Rabbit Nuisance in Idaho.

Jack rabbits have become so nu-
merous and troublesome in Cassia
County, Idaho, that the farmers are
organizing roundup hunts to lessen the
numbers of the pests. At a hunt of this
kind held last week by farmers living
near Oakley, five thousand, one hun
dred and twenty-six rabbits were
rounded up and killed, and two coyotes
and a lynx were also caught in the
ring. The method followed in these
hunts is for the farmers and their help
to spread over a large section of coun-
try. form a ring, and then all work to-
ward the center, beating the interme-
diate territory thoroughly, and driving
the rabbits into the center, where they
are killed with clubs.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Glddness Comes

With better understanding of the
" transient nature of the many phys-
ica1 ills which vanish before proper eff
torts-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 constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts It's 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.
1t il 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 to the most slxillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
6he well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
nsed and gives most general satisfaction.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Elaborate Japanese Coffins.

Many Japanese collins especially
those Of the richer Buddhists-are ex-
tremely elaborate, brilliant and beauti-
full. The Shinto religion enjoins SIM
plicity and reserve, dignity, and some
what neutral colors and materials. The
Buddhist is snowy religion-a religion
of bright color and cleaning surface.
Many of these coffins are absolutely
square boxes. The dead is placed in
side in a sitting posture, and the box is
then completely packed with carmine.
That preserves the body indefinitely,
they say, and it is much easier to enter
and remain in paradise If the body
does not decay. The custom of placing
the dead in a sitting posture in their
coffins was once general. 1t is still a
rather general custom, but grows less
and less.-New York Times,
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Street Diaries.

An oddity Of Chill are the milk sta
+ions. Here and there in all but the
principal business streets is platform
upon which a cow is tied, and MIXED
TO order by a dairymaid whenever a
customer calls. On table near by are
found measures, cans and clean glasses,
and often a bottle of brandy, so that a
thirsty man can mix a glass of punch
if he likes. In the morning these stands
are surrounded by servants from the
principal houses, women and children,
with cups and buckets, awaiting their
turn. while as fast as one COW is ex-
hausted another is driven upon the
platform.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
AMERICANS MAKE AeslNrHe.
Ii Is Sold as the Genuine French Ar.
tic'e in All Saloons,


tic'e in All Saloons
The manufacture of genuine French
absinthe is the latest American indus
try. This is guaranteed to be the real
stuff, straight from the boulevards.
Franco -maniacs who frequent the
cheap table d'hote restaurants Of the
upper east and west sides imbibe this
stuff, which in an arrangement of COM
plicated glasses is allowed to drip into
a glass of water, where it acquires an
OPAQUE hue. The absinthe is pre-
yiously clear light green liquid. II is
made from the common worm wood
which is found in many old New Eng
land gardens and from which thick
oil is distilled. 1t has been found by an
examination Of custom-house exports
that sixty years ago large quantities of
this American wormwood were eX-
ported from New York and Vermont to
France, where it was used in making
absinthe.
But so large has the home consump-
ton now grown that we now use all the
worm wood for our own production, as
we'll as five times as much which is i'm
ported from Germany and France. The
American wormwood is regarded as the
best in the world. Another expensive
herb that Is grown here is saffron,
which is worth from $6 to So per pound.
Until quite recently the supply Of SAT-
from came from Vermont, but a severe
drought there killed most of the plants
and the price has increased in conse-
quence. In many Western States, as
well as in Mexico, it has since been ar
tificially propagated.
In Michigan there are vast fields Of
peppermint, which is cultivated care
fully and sells for a high price. An
other medicinal herb grown in Michi-
gan is sage which is sold at $40 per
ton, in addition to which 100 tons of
sage are imported into the United
States every year at a value of $50 per
ton, most of it coming from Italy. In
the mountains of North Carolina and
Tennessee boneset, pennyroyal and
thorn apple leaves are cultivated, as
we'll as mandrake, bloodroot and black
cohosh, all Of which are used in patent
medicine. California and Cape Cod
are the homes Of horehOund, which
makes a cough medicine.
This country raises greater variety
of medicinal herbs than any other, pro-
ducing those that grow in cold and hot
climates, as we'll as those that thrive
on dry mountain tops and in the humid
valleys. Burdock, angelica and bay
berry are some of these roots and others
are spikenard, unicorn root, cascarilla,
cramp bark, thyme and pigeon berry,
New York Journal
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting i'll the courts our right to the
exclusive use OF the word = NAoI OKlA," and
PITCHERS CASrOR1A," " as our Trade Mark
I, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, Of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of PITCHERS CAS- STORIA," ,"
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of CHAS. II. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original PITCHERS
CASTORIA" which has been used i'll the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is
the Kind you hase a!7oayS bought, and has the
signature of CHAS H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper. No one has authority from me to use
my name except The Centaur Company of which
Chas. H. Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL. PITCHER, MD.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
The Oueen at Loeb Lag2an.

There was a picture in one Of the
British galleries which has an anus
ing story connected with it. 1t is enti-
tied 'Loch Laggan," and was painted
by Sir Edwin Landseer. 1t shows
Queen Victoria in a plain gown beside
her camp stool, at which she had few
moments before been sketching, by the
shores of Loeb Laggan, in the High
lands of Scotland.
In the center of the picture stands a
pony with a deer on it's back, its own
er, a Stalwart Highlander, at it's head,
with an expression Of amusement and
surprise on his face. Near at hand are
the Queens two young children, the
Princess Royal-now the Empress
Frederick of Germany-and the Prince
of Wales.
The story Is this: At the time wher
the scene which the picture represents
occurred, Sir Edwin Landseer was ir
Scotland giving lessons in painting tc
the young Queen at Balmoral.
The Queen had gone out to sketch
and to receive her lesson, when Sill
Edwin, walking to Balmoral to give it.
missed his way, and had to cross a
difficult piece Of country road. Coming
across a Highlander with a pony, he
bade him hurry on ahead and tell the
Queen that he would reach her ere
long. The man needed no second bid
ding, and jumped on his pony's back.
He had not proceeded far around the
lake before he drew up in front Of a
lady, whom possibly he regarded as of
ordinary appearance, and who, accom-
panied by two children, was engaged
in sketching.
The Highlander doffed his cap, and
said:
could ye tell me, ma'am, where ]
might possibly find the Queen?"
"Oh, yes,' replied the lady, turning
from her drawing. II am the Queen"
The Scot looked again. This was too
much for him. Putting his hands on
his knees, and looking very much
amused at what he regarded as an at
tempt to play joke on him, he eX-
claimed:
"Gammonw
BY this time Sir Edwin, who had
made as rapid time across the hills as
the Highlander had made around the
road, arrived. He made sketch Of the
scene with the overcanny Scot in the
very act Of expressing his incredulity
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from re-
putable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can pos
sibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surflces of The system
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken internally,
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney
Il Co. Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
How She Got 1t.

Briggs-Mighty pretty bonnet your
wife had on last Sunday. At least, my
wife said it was.
Braggs-YeS; and 1t all came from my
Observation-Disclosures that she got 1t.
BriggS-How's that?
Braggs l went home the other
evening, thinking very intently about
business, as l often do, 1 found my wife
In the kitchen. Now, what should l do
but hand the bird 1 had brought home
to my wife and kiss the cook! OF
course, she knew it was all mistake,
butch, we'll, you know how women
are.-New York Tribune.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A HeartIess Stratapem.

"How did they stop the elopement?"
asked Maud.
by a detestable piece Of trickery,"
replied Mamie.
"They came very near getting away
in safety"
''Yes. But her father put his head
out of the window and shouted that
her hat was on crooked and when she
grabbed for it she upset the tandem."-
Washington Star.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

Had Something on His Mind.
Gibbs-What are you loafing about
town at this time of night for?
Dobbs,Fraid to go home. Wife told
me to be sure and remember some
thing, and I've forgotten what it was.
Gibbs-It wasn't groceries, was it?
DobbS-No.
Gibbs-Baby food, tacks or theater
tickets?
Dobbs-No; but I've thought Of it.
Gibbs-What was it?
Dobbs-She wanted me to remember
and come home early.-Tit-bits.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A Sympathetic Success.

Wayside Watts-Hallo, Brannagan;
fer goodniss sake, wots tn new lay yer
WOrkin'?
Bright Brannagan-An idea 1 got
wen 1 found dis old, broken bike, pard.
stop every biker 1 meets an tells
him bout bein' robbed an me wheel
wrecked, an inserdently makes little
touch fer dough enough ter tellygraft
home fer aid. See?
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A STOUT B1CKPoSE

Is as essential 10 physical health as to political
consistency. For weakness of the b ck rheu-
matsm and disorders of the kidneys, the
tonic aud dietetic action of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is the one thing needful The
and by invigorating the digestion with this
preparation, the spinal column, aud all its
dependencies, are sympatheticaly strength
ened The dyspeptic and bilious will find it a
pure vegetable stimulant and tonic.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A sympathetic Judge.

81 make whisky" said the moonshin-
er, Ito make shoes for my little chill
drenv'
The judge seemed touched, for he
had children Of his own. Il sympathize
with you" he said, land 1 am going to
send you to the Ohio penitentary,
where you can follow the shoe business
for two years!'-Atlanta Constitution
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Welcome.

1T was so friendly and reassuring,"
commented the enthusiast, "to read the
signs and see that word welcome ev-
cry now and them
"Oh, l don't know" replied the man
who wants the earth. Its nice at first
glance, but you invariably find it sim
ply means you are welcome for what
you can pay fol" STAR
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
supremeIy Exasperating.

"Don't you think Mrs. spurrell has
an awful temper"
"She has, but can you blame the poor
woman? She has a husband who just
absolutely won't get mad at all. "-Ty-
biographical Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Point Not Well Taken.

She-John, you are perfect bear
about the house.
He-Maria, that assertion won't
stand the test of science single mo-
ment. A bear sleeps all winter. He
doesn't have to get out of bed before
daylight every morning to stir up the
fire and call the hired girl. Try some
other metaphor, Maria.-Chlcago Trib-
une
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
The Painful Kind.

The admiral is paying a semi-annual
visit to enc of the battleships and has
signaled to the flagship for his flag
lieutenant to come to him.
The flag lieutenant, dubious as to the
correct dress, goes in quest of the cabin
door sentry Ga marine).
Sentry, did the admiral go away in
his cooked hat?
Sentry-NO, sir; in his steam launch.
Collapse Of Flag Jack. London
Answers.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
What He Told.

Newlywed (proudly)-I always make
it a point to tell my wife everything
that happens.
Old SpOrt-Pooh. That's nothing. L
tell my wife lots of things that never
happen.-Tid-BitS
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
1t Might Be Better.

"What kind of wife shall a young
man marry?" asks a magazine writer
1t strikes us that he'd better not marry
any kind of wife. Let him take a
widow or a single young woman.-New
York Advertiser.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Al n Imposing Gift.

Mrs. HOrnbeak-I wonder what we'd
better give Cousin Emily for a weddin'
present? 1t ought to be something
cheap that will make big show.
Farmer Hornbeak-Guess we'd better
give her load of hay, then.-New
York World.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
The ADVANTAGE.

''The rooms are rather small" said
the prospective summer boarder.
'The advantage of that" said the ho-
tel-keeper, complacently, '1s that not so
much fresh air is required to keep them
cool."-Philadelphia North American.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Too Good to Live.

Murray Hill-My wife is the best
hearted woman in the world. / don't
believe there is another one like her.
Pete Amsterdam-Is that so?
Murray Hill-When she ISLANDERS any
of her friends she doesn't believe it her.
self.-NeW York World.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A Christian Spirit.

"Janet, look at our neebor's BARNS
enioying themseps on the Sabbath day!
Go an set the dog on their hens; the
Lord must have vengeance one way or
anither,"- illustrated Bits
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Dear Indeed.

"The dear, dear girls!" exclaimed
Mrs. Pawkins, looking at her fashion
able daughters enthusiastically.
eyes, the dear, dear girls, " mutter-
ed Mr.. Pawkins despondently. Pick
Mo Tin
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

Since the beginning of this century
the use of the Italian language has
greatly increased. In 1901 it was spoken
by 100000 people, and in 1890 it
was used by 33, 400, 900.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Not One of the Fa mily.

Grocer-So you're the new cook at
Pickingham's. l suppose they treat
you like one Of the family?
Judith-Sure. and they don't. They're
always polite to me.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
The RuIiup Passion

81 bet that girls always borrowing
trouble. She has such sad face!'
"Yes, she's probably looking for a
sorrow to match. ."-Detroit Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
At n Safe Distance.

"If that Simpson boy comes foolin'
round me again I'll just soak him."
Pooh, you're no fighter"
'Well, I'll do it with the hose
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

The badge of Office worn by the lord
mayor of London contains diamonds to
the value of 5000, 900, and the tempo
rary owner of it mas to give a bond fo-
it before he is sworn in
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A GOOD SCHOOL.

Hoitt's School at Blu ling ,me, CAL, has
always stood in the front rank of It's class.
ana this year has done exceptionally good
work as judged by the etf,rfs OF the bows
at comnencement.-Sd Hanrisco Post
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A Delicate Commitment

"That delightful Capt. Casterbridge
paid you a great compliment at dinner
last evening"
What was that"
"He took me for my er."-Punch.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

The Oliver Typewriter, is machine of mod
ern science, you read impressions while operat-
ing. Never too old to gain knowledge, and
secure the best machine. Send for catalogue,
read advertis. ment on this page.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
a Slow BOy.

81 hear, Grumpy, that your hired man
is down with slow fever
"Of course hs is. He's too Internal
slow to catch any other d."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
HUMOR OF TIE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and Laughable Phases
of Human Nature Graphically Por-
trayed by Eminent Word Artists of
Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
The Usual Question.

Lecturer entire history Of the
world has moved in cycles.
Sprocket - What make ?-Philadel.
phia North American.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Works on Electricity.

There is a growing demand at the
libraries for works Oh electricity. 1t is
branch Of science so new in the mod
ern sense that its literature as yet may
be called meager. .-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Hnd Hin, Thera

81 believe you women spend half your
lives before the glass"
And the men half theirs behind it,
Pick-Me-Up.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

bureau find out what kind Of wealth r We ara
going TO haye?' Il dim know tuat they did.
my SON. -
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

My doctor said [ would die, bat Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
kelner, Cherry Valley, Ills, Nov. %, '95.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Social A Aspirations,

Il noticed pair Of little bootblacks
working on the partnership plan this
morning." said the Cheerful Idiot, "and
1t occurred to me that probably they
were prompted by social aspira tions."
what is the answer" said the sea-
sOned bOarder
"They seemed to want to shine in
company. indianapolis Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
An inventor.

"Has your son any special talent?"
asked one man.
"Yes," replied the other; II think he's
an inventor.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

Judge-Where are you from? Prisoner-Phil-
adelphia, yer honor. Judge-Ten days-in the
morgue.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Payday HumOr.

Scribbler-Does your wife laugh at
your jokes in the paper?
Punster- but only on payday.
New York Tribune.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

able; but as soon as 1 would put my
feet on the floor, the pains would
come back.
EVERY one thought it was impossi-
BILE for me to get well. Twas paying 81
per day for doctors visits and rs cents
a day for medicine. made up my mind
to try Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t has effecteda a complete cure
for me, and l have all the faith in the
world in it. What blessing to wo-
man it is!"-MRs. JENNIE L. SMITH, No.
324 Kaufman ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Modern Ideas,

"I'm afraid you'll never know how
to write, Tommie," said his teacher,
sadly.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

Don't care" said Tommie. "Uncle
Jim Is going to send me a typewriter
for my birthday" y."-Harpers Round
Table.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
DRUNkARDS

The craving for drink is disease marvellous
cure for which has been discovered called "ADtl-
Jag which makes the inebriate lose all lasIe for
strong drink without knowing why. as can be
given secretly in tea, coffee soup and the like
If"Anti-Jag' Is not kept by your druggist send
one dollar to the RenoYa Chemc-l Co.. &c Rr- ad
wav, New York. and it vii he sent po.tpai1 in
plain wrapper, with full diIeciion how to give
secretly Information maiie free.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
An Easy Promise.

Didn't I see you pitching pennies
with that little Sprankle boy?"
Yes
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

YES; most Of them reasons why l
should give him Washington
Star.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A Guest,s OD;rior

"What have you against this hotel?"
demanded the landlord.
almost everything is extra except
the meals. They're the worst 1 ever
contended with."-Detroit Free Press
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
Craps.

Nice Gentleman-How old are you,
little boy? And how old is your broth
er?
Swipsey-We're craps.
N. G.-Craps?
Swipsey-Yes. Jim's seven and LIN
'leven.-Kansas City Star.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
His Ominous Behavior.

NurSe-Please, mum, you must send
for the doctor quick for little Johnny
Mistress-Horrors! What is the mat
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
A LETTER TO WOMEN.

"A few words from Mrs. Smith, of
Philadelphia, will certainly corroborate
the ella m that Lydia j; Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is woman's ever
reliable friend.
81 cannot praise Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound too highly.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31
yelI, don't you do 1t again, Do YOU

hear me?"
"Yes'm. l won't do 1t no more. He
hain't got a cent left. ."-Northwest
Magazine.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

Nurse don't know, mum; but he
hasn't been up to any mischief for two
householder Penny.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-31

weeks Twas
bed suffer
ing with in
hanmation
and conges-
ton of the
ovaries. l (
had a dis {
CAdi &c oh
the time.
Whenlying
down all r
the time, N
felt quite
comfort
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02

reading OF each paper. and ten minutes
TO each speaker.
superintendonts who arrive in the city
before the time appointed for the opening
OF the meeting are requested TO report 10
the Secretary OF the Board OF Education.
room 49, state library Building. Those
who arrivd during the session OF the Con
ference, are expected 10 report 10 the sec
rotary before 4 king their seats as men,
bers of the body.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The following special committees have
school Laws-L NJ. tshumate, NJ. D.
Hall William +. Fox, W. A. BANKING
ship. John r. West. ID. /. Pulliam, VII
liam NJ. Perkins Superintendent fu iol
Instruction. Secretary Board Euucduoh'
o. Arrangements.-John e. Mapp, ". G..
Marshall, Alex. King, =. Q; Peale, ,; >
Wikirs, r. A. Preston, w. 7. Gunn' VIM
c. Williams. o. b. Mears.
II will be noted that while the pro-
cramme provides for the discussion OF
practical problems arising In the admin
istration OF the school system, AZ the
same time the scope Of the work outlined
is broad enough TO make the occasion
both interesting and profitable 10 all who
feel an interest in the cause or educauoh'
PRO MINENT SPEAKERS.
The fact that DR.. w. II. Harris and
Hon. ]. j. NJ. Curry will address the Con-
ference IS sure TO make the occasion one
OF more than ordinary interest and proht,
pr. Harris is regarded as the leader OF
educational thought in this country. and
DR. Curry needs no introduction TO Nir-
ginia educators and people.
Dr. T.. d. Sinner, Of the corps OF Super
intendents I'm New York city. is special
ist Of high repute. and will treat his topic
in a practical and popular manner.
The deliberations OF tho body VIII be
public, and all who are interested In edu-
cational work-publc and private-are
cordially invited to attend.
Reduced rates OF travel have been Sc
cured for delegates attending the meet
ing and the hotels have adopted special
rates for their entertainment
Secretary McGilvray reports that Nir-
ginia superintendent manifest much in
terest in the meeting, and that large
attendance is expected