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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

THE movement to have all Canadian
trade unions secede from the American
Federation Of Labor and establish an
independent organization has failed of
accomplishments
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Mrs. Benham-H Henry, what shall I .s,
you for Christmass se'
Benham-Nothing; I've got to eoono
mize this year.-Chicago Tribune.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

THE ministers of Lincoln, Neb., are
mp in arms against Sunday funerals
and have taken action looking to their
disbursement
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

The Missionary--My friend, what would
you do il you expected the end of the world
in ten days?
The Tramp-Wait for t.-Puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23
when Formally In.,,,,,.,

The celebration Of Christmas is said nv
the church historians to have been formally
A. ID. 1873. ""0 u'eu
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Experience is hard block to whittle, but
every shaving is of priceless value to the
whittler.-N. Y. Independent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Law is dry study, but pretty woman's
tears often have the desired effect on the
jury.-Chicago News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

The number of homicides in South
Carolina the past year was 200, or
double that of the previous year
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23
CURRENT COMMENT.

TnH new mayor OF baltimore. Md,
recently had 1900 applications for 500
positions.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

ACCORDING to Prof. Ravenstein, a
member of the British Royal Geograph-
ical society, our globe consists of 2s,-
900 900 square miles of fertile lands,
l4,00O.O0O of which may be generally
described as steppes and 100000
square miles Of deserts. Allowing 207
persons TO the square mile for fertile
lands, ten for steppes and one for de-
serts. as the greatest population that
the earth could nourish he concludes
that our planet would be peopled to
its full capacity when the number of
human beings would reach about q, 900
this would take place in 2072.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

THERE are Ill widows OF the war OF
1912 drawing pensions of IS per month
from the government pension agency
in Chicago, and there are II other
agencies in the country. Although
there are'only Ia survivors of this war
now living, there are 3,2s7 widows of
men who fought in 1872 drawing IS
per month from the government As
this war closed SO years ago. IL is
argued that these widows must have
been very young and their husbands
extremely aged at the time of the mar
riagez These figures were obtained
from Gen. w. B. Anderson, pension
agent for the Chicago district
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

We presume there are many women with
pretty necks unexposed. Dem.
ocrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23
best Way 10 Tell.

The best way to tell whether present il
q eAeap one Is to observe whether the pr;co
has been rubbed off.-N. Y. Truth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

He who knows the weakness of his own
wings is sure of successful fght.-N. Y.
Independent
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Black, deep bruises cured by St. Jacobs
Oil. 1t wipes them out.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

bumped and bent. Lame back did it,
Straight and sound. St. Jacobs Oil did it,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Age makes some people wise and others
only stubborn.-Chicago News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

Tommy, Is because the blizzard blew
my beard clean off. Yet alt the same
I'm going TO fill your stocking, and II
I can't get at your stocking III fill some
thing else for you. Here, young lady.
let's have one of those big paper bags.
Now, Tommy. well call this stocking.
Let's h;l il up. Whut'll you have? APP
pies, of course. and doughuuts and some
of those delicious sandwiches and pie
like your mother makes and ] guess
that exhausts the bill of fare. Now hold
the end of the bag tight aud don't spill
out the vicuals; and, Tommy, your
mother wants you"
The refreshed travellers had all set
tied themselves in their seats and the
train was jogging along again ms best II
could through the sncw. Passing
through the car Reuben looked careful
ly about for the woman and child, as he
was deeply interested in the success Of
his maneuvers. There is no great diff
! fculty in locating anyone on train OF
cars, and as a matter of course Reuben
soon found the objects of his search.
| Ills DuslutSS Win thtlu NhS Nti y pii'''
indeed IT was completed with passing
glance, and completed to his intense
satisfaction, for that glance was suf-
iicient to show him that the hungry
woman was enjoying his bounty with
relish which none can appreciate. nm
less he has had corresponding eX-
periences. He was not noticed as he hur-
ried by the little group. lie did not
want to be recognized, for with a fine
delcacy which always accompanies
true generosity he felt that the less the
woman saw of him the more comfortable
she would be. Reuben Bullwinkle
wanted no recognition or thanks; in
| deed the idea that he was entitled to
thanks never entered his head for q
moment Neither did he make any
mental calculation as to the value of an
act of friendliness put down to his
credit account on the recording angels
book, nor did he look for any special
blessing which the Lord might owe him
for his act of charity. Indeed the little
thought which he gave the matter had
its relation entirely to the objects of his
sympathy. and if his heart was light
and his soul joyous, it was because he
had unconsciously wandered near the
threshold of Heaven and heard the echo
of angel voices singing: peace on earth
and good will to men."-Frank Beard
! in Rams Horn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-12-23

No mistake. Thousands have been cured
Promptly of neuralgia by St. Jacobs Oil.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
Abstract Of the Important Measures in
Both Houses.

April 5.--The senate was In session about
forty-iive minutes this afternoon and II went
through business Mt lightning gait. In ex-
actly twenty minutes the statesmen of the
upper branch passed sixteen bills on second
reading and twenty-five more on first read
Ing.
This wns the last night for putting In bills
In the house without securing unanimous
consent. AZ n result 63 legislative proposi.
tions were dumped In.
April G-There was an exciting debate In
the Senate to-day between MIR. Morgan and
Mr.. Hale During Cuban speech the sena.
tor from Maine tIIalc) could not conceal the
fact asserted by Mr. Morgan, that he was In
communication with the Spanish govern.
ment. Mr.. Hale mndc an indignant denial.
Senator Hoar introduced n resolution In
the senate directing the secretary OF state 10
ascertain and report TO the senate numerous
particulars in regard TO the government OF
each OF the nations with which the United
States has diplomatic relations
Mr.. Bates offered resolution making
available the epidemic fund, which
amounts to si50,000 for relief OF flood suf.
fercfs. The house Is expected 20 concur in
this resolution.
April senator Jones. OF Arkansas, offer
ed joint resolution appropriating s15O,00t
for supplies TO the Mississippi river sufferers
and 1t was passed by the Senate. Mr..
Catchings, OF Mississippi, offered u resolution
hIIiOIIlutlUE gzONsuuV iOT lH' Ttlltl Oh tue
Mississippi flood sufferers. This passed the
House and was adopted by the Senate In.
stead of the Jones resolution.
April S.--Senator Mantle, of Montana, In.
troduced nm amendment TO the wool schedule
of the Dinghy tariff bill, which provides foi
the advancing of rntcs on several varieties oi
raw woods. II proposes to make tie duty
on washed woods OF both the first md second
classes instead of the first cluss only double
that on unwnshed; to double the DUTY on oil
Glasses imported In any other than ordinary
condition, or which has been sorted or In.
creased In value by the rejection of any part
OF the original fleece thus extending the
scope of the paragraph in the till which ap.
plies only to woods Of the first and second
classes. Senator Gear, Of Iowa. made u re-.
port on the bill to authorize n commission
consisting of the secretaries Of the treasury
and the interior and the attorney general, &c
adjust the debts of the Pacific railroads &c
the government.
April lO-The house had nothing in tn,
shape OF business TO attend TO Saturday nnt
so INDUCED In n little political debate. Jerry
Simpson began his ohstructing tactics almost
before the chaplain had finished his prayer
by declaring there was no quorum present
A count by the speaker soon convinced ever
Mr. simpson that he was wrong The Kansa,
man took early opportunity to make another
attack on Speaker Reed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

THEKAvA-KAvA SHnUB and probably was
(Piper Aethysticuu.) used for centuries
by the natives before its extraordinary
properties became known to civilization
through Christian missionaries In
this respect 1t resembles the discovery
of quinine from the peruvian bark,
made known by the Indians to the early
Jesuit missionaries in South America,
and by them brought to civilized man.
It Is wonderful discovery, with rec
ord of 400 hospital cures in 80 days. 1t
acts directly upon the blood aud kid
neys, and is a true specific, just as qui'
est testimony of mi any ministers of the
gospel, we'll known doctors and business
men cured by Alkavis, when all other
remedies had failed.
In the New York Weskiy WoyH of Sept 10th,
the testimony OF Rev. W. u. Moore. y: D.. OF
Washington, d, c, was given, describing MS
Rheumatism. and his rapid cure by hlkavis,
Rev. Thomas Smith, the Methodist minister at
cobden, Illinois, passed nearly one HUNDRED
Rev. John II. Watson, of fSunset,T Texas a minister
of the gospel Of thirty years service. was struck
After .hovering between life and death for two
months. and sli his doctors having failed. he
took Alkavis, and was completely restored to
health and strength aud Is fulfilling his duties as
minister of the gospel. Mr. r. c. Wood. prom.
inent attorney Of Lowell, Indiana, was cured OF
Rheuma tism, Kidney and Bladder disease OF ten
years standing, by Alkavis. MT Wood desef ibes
himself as being In constant misery, often COM
peiied TO rise ten times during the night
account OF weakness of the bladder, He was
treated by all his home physicians without the
least benefit and finally completely cured in a
few weeks by Alkavis. The testimony Is un'
doubted aud really wonderful. Mrs. James
Young, of Kent, Ohio, writes that she had tried
six doctors In vain, that she was about to give
up In despair. when she found Alkavis and was
promptly cured of kidney disease and restored
wonderful curative powers OF Alkevis in the
various disorders peculiar to womanhood.
So far the Church Kidney Cure Com-
pany, No. 4a4 Fourth. Avenue, New
York, are the only importers of this
new remedy, and they are so anxious to
prove its value that for the sake of intro
duction they will send free treatment
of Alkavis prepaid by mail to every
reader of this paper who is Sufferer
from any form OF Kidney or Bladder
disorder, Bright's Disease, Rheuma-
tism, Dropsy, Gravel, Pain In Back,
Female Complaints. or other affilction
due to improper action of the Kidneys
yr Urinary Organs. We advise all Suf-
erers tc send their names and address
to the company, and receive the Alkavis
free. It Is sent to you entirely free, to
prove its wonderful curative powers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
ONE OF THE OLDEST SHIPS
American Bark 1873 Ycnrs Old Doinu
Duty in English Waters.

The bark True Love, built in Phila.
dclphia In 1854. has been found upon
search to be yet niloat In the capacity
of coal hulk. engaged in active trade
ut the age of 133 years. This discovery
was made through casualty recorded
In the Maritime Exchange as follows:
True Love. barge, was In collision with
schooner Gravcsend of London, of
Gravcscnd. and had port quarter dam
aged to such an extent that II was
found necessary to tow her to Roches-
ter. and she arrived mt that place In
charge of the tug Commerce. The
True Love has not only outlived her
builders and their successors, but has
also outlivcd every craft that was built
In her time and for many years after
ward. and this fact. coupled with the
report that the historic craft Is still
engaged in active pursuits. places Phil
adclphia at the very top notch as Il
shipbuilding center.
In 1864, when the famous old craft
was launched on the banks of the Del
aware. although her length was but 96
feet 8 inches, she was then the largest
vessel of commerce that the Delawa
had ever ilOatcd. Contrast this with
the dimensions of the huge Hamburg
American Packet Companys steam.
ship Pennsylvania, the latest addition
to commerce, whose length Is 5ST feet.
while the new White Star liner build
Ing Is IOi feet long, and one will bc
amazed with the magnitude of the
modern ship of commerce. The True
Love upon hcing completed sailed
away from Philadelphia early I'm 1TG5,
and no record Ia had of her return to
this city until August 22, 1873, when
at the age Of 100 years she came into
port from Ivigut, Greenland, with
cargo of kryolite, in command of Capt.
Thomas Nathaniel, consigned to Il.
Crowley. She was discharged here
and surveyed hy the American LloydG
In October, 1873. and sailed away. new
or 10 return again. Upon her arrival
shortly aftcr IN London she was sold
ana turned into n coal hulk, In which
capacity she still serves.
The dimensions of this famous True
Love are: Length. 96 feet s inches:
beam. 20 feet y inches: depth of hold.
II feet. She measured Dog tons regis
ter. and, like all old craft carried very
little more cargo.
The discovery that there was still
ni'oat II Philadelphla-buil vessel OF
such an age has caused much comment
on the floors of the Maritime Ex-
change. and some shipping men are of
the opinion that this old craft should.
If possible, he purchased as relic.
Records show that the True Love was
for time owned in Hull England, by
q. Dahl. previous to her purchase by
John :. Ward. of London, and during
that time she was engaged In the Bal.
tic trade. Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
FIBROlD TUMOR
Expelled by Lydia II. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Interview with Mrs. B. A. Lombard.

have reason to think that I would
not be here now IL IL had not been for
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. II cured me of q fibroid tumor
in my womb.
Doctors could do nothing for me. and
they could not cure me nj the hospital.
] will tell you about IT,:
| had been in my usual health, but
had worked quite hard. When my
monthly period came on, flowed very
badly. The doctor gave me medicine,
but it did me no good. He said the
flow must be stopped If possible. and
he must find the cause of my trouble.
Upon examination. he found there
was Fibroid Tumor in my womb, and
gave me treatment without any benefit
whatever. About that time n lady
called on me, and recommended Lydia
+. Pinliham's Vegetable Compound.
said she owed her life to it. |
said | would try II, and did. Soon
after the flow became more natural and
regular still continued taking the
Compound for some time. Then the
doctor made an examination again,
and found everything all right. The
tumor had passed away and that dull
ache was gone.--MIs. B. A. LOMBARD,
Box II, Westdale, Mass.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
There are nearly 400 vari,ies OF hummIns
birds


When Noah blew his horn, the camel
bumped himself TO get aboard, and by Il
curious freak he stayed bumped all his life.
Lumbago or lame bick humps mans back
simply because he cannot strnighten himself
ON account of the Stiffness and soreness ne
companying the ailmpnt. Nature hclped the
camel TO his hump for special purpose.
Nature will help mau TO get rid OF his
hump right of II he uses ~. Jacobs Oil, be-
cause the character OF the trouble IL such
that II needs Just such a remedy TO warm
soften and straighteu out the contracted
muscles. From the time oi Noah down 20
the present time mon have had lame backs.
but only since the Introduction Of st. Jacobs
oil has the beat cure for 1t been known.
Ldmbago really disables, but st. jacobs Oil
enables one to attend to business without
loss OF time
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
The Polar Snow Can of Mars.

We have received the following infor-
nation from America: "a telegram re-
ceivcd at Harvard Observatory on Jan.
II from Lowell Observatory, now locat-
ed near the City of Mexico, says that
rift has been observed since Jan. Z in
the north polar cap of Mars In longitude
40" This riff is probably similar to
those observed at the opposition of
1894, in the southern cap. Prof. w. ii.
Pickering, with sly-inch telescope,
found one in May 90, crossing the cap
from longitude $50 to 10. This grew
considerable in size, measurements
made ON June q ana II indicating a
width of 100 and $50 miles respective
ly. Mr.. Douglass also during the same
month. June 10. detected second and
third rift. the latter running from longi-
tudc 10 to 90 The sequence of phe-
nomcna observed sens TO indicate that
they are due to the lower levels at the
poles being uncovered: IN this way, as
the snow melts, the bare ground Is ex-
posed, appearing dark In contrast 10
the snow still lying on the more elevat-
cd heights Their broadening is then
a natural result of the departing snow,
and indicates that the polar cap is at
that time In Ear advanced state OF dis
intcgra ration.-Nature.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
Wouid Not Hold Still"

Everybody who knows an amateur
photographer Is familiar with the ex-
cuses that are presented for failures.
Sometimes these excuses strain the
credulity n little.
81 tried the other day" said one ANA
teur 10 another. "to get an isstanta-
neous view OF Bunker Hin Monument"
well. did you succeed"
Succeed? No. 1t must have moved
just as l exposed the plate
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

SO heavy have been the snowdrifts in Sar-
gent County, North Dakota, that it is said
n farmer of Harlem Township has added
thirty-ilve feet Of tubing to his well pipe in
order to raise water above the snow. A
hotel proprietor, Il. o. Patten, has had to
build barbcd wire fence around the roof OF
his barn to keep away stray stock, horse
having ono day crashed through the roof
while walking over what appeared to be
snow-covered hill. Sidney Mullen claims to
have dug thirteen feet into u drift to ger ut
the top of his windmill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
The vcndish Tongue In Germany.

The Vcndish Tongue In Germany.
Consul General DE Kay writes for
the Century a paper on the Serbian
Swamp Vendland under the title of"An
Inland Venice" Mr.. De Kay says:
These people speak German to the lord
ings as we pass Nendlsh to our boat
man, but the Nendlsh Is disappearing
because. for the sake of the army. its
teaching Is discouraged. Throughout
all this district. far over Into SaxOny,
only few churches still Offer sermons
In the old tongue. Yet If the Nendlsh
tongue disappears the names of places
will tell the tale, even as such names
in Brandenburg and SaXony still do.
Dresden. Leipzig, there are Nendish
words--or call them Slavic, with the
broader term that now means the race.
And hereahout are Cottbus. Vet
schau, Muschen. Brahmow. Babow.
Dlugy, Raddush. Lclpe. Lchde, Byhle-
guhre. Straupitz ana Lubben. And the
flesscs that wind or shoot straight I'm
and out of forest and cleared fields re-
tain Nendish names: Mutniza. Blush
nltzn. Rogazo. Ischaplgk. Polenzo-
Groblitzo. aud Nabasatz. Efforts have
been made to give German names to
many of them, but country people cv-
erywhere are great holders to prece-
dent, and the people who stick SO tight
ly to their old costume are not going to
give up their place names without n
struggle.
III st
Kxar nd hpNn rpyttptt- tuatp
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
Pastors Novel Ideas.

Rev. Alexander s.. Van Dyck has b en-
Rector Of tho Reformed Church in Highland
Park, y. j.. ior two months. lie has made
himself very popular vita the younger mem
bers OF the Congregation by organizing n
bicycle club, aud he has now announced his
intention Of converting the chapel over the
church into u gymnasium.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
How He Figured IL.

A Missouri farmer figured it out one
rainy day that he had walked 300 miles
IN cultivating one acre of corn. He
thereupon sold his farm and moved
TO a town, where he walked eco miles
TO find Job.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

The surprising news that Chicago
alderman has been acquitted Of somr-
thing has been received. However, his
skirts are not clear; he is still guilty of
being a Chicago alderman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed In all the grocery
stores II new preparation called Grnin-O, made
of pure grains, that takes the Ilnce of coffee.
The most delicate stomach RECEIVES II without
distress. aud but few Gun tell u ffom conee.
IL does not cost over One-quhrter rs mucn.
Children may DIR NIX 1t with great benefit. 10
cts. and Is cts. per package. Try II. Ask for
n
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

eases caused by Uric
acid in the blood, or
Dy disordered action
Of the Kidneys or
urinary organs. The
Kava Kava Shrub,
or as botanists call
it. Piper Meth1s-
Hcnnf, grows on the
banks Of the Gapges
river, East India,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

Leonard A. Campbell, cnce n prosperous
merchant in New York City, was found dead
from starvation In his Brooklyn home, his
body guarded by his wife, who has lost her
reason and will probably die.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
No.1O.I,nc for Fifty Centa.

Over 100000 cured. why not let No-To-B Bac
regulate or remove your desire Tor tobaccoG
druggis
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethiDg, sofiens the gums, reduces infiamma-
,tion. allays pain cures wind collie. 2oc. bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
There is a Class Of People

CAsCApTTS stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or gripe; l0c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14

Allea's Foot -EiSe, n powder for the feet. II
cures painful, swollen, smtrting feet, and in.
stantly takes the sting out o. corns aud hun.
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery o.
The age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-it.
ting or new shoes feel easy. IL Is n csrtain
cure for sweating. callous and hst, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, hy mail for 2j'. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen y. Olin-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-14
A Free Gift Of Great Value to You.

Our readers will be glad to know that
the new botanical discovery, Alkaviss,
from the wonderful Kava-Kava shrub
has proved an assured cure for all dis