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The silver star., 1897-05-27
AN ENoLIsH MONEY kINo.

He Gives Some Very Valuable Hlnts -
How 70 Mako Fortune.
One Of Ensland's money kings. : man
who has made an Immense fortune out
Of the manufacture of beef extract.
has kindly revealed to tho anxious
world the way to become . millionaire.
says the New York Times. There's
nothing very wonderful about It," he
begins, and then makes the curioualy
familiar remark that ITS not . mat
ter Of luck. but Of extremely hard
work" This dear old platitude having
thus BEEN trotted out once more, the
millionaire relapses into autobiography
and says things which, Il not particu-
larly instructive, do throw interesting
side lights upon the class Of which he
II the type. For instance: my In
come since my business was we'll es-
tablished has never been less than
100000 year. But then put in six
teen hours day. and never tried to
drink. smoke and work at the same
time. It can't be done. Then always
made point Of going to bed at 10
o'clock-quite late enough II you want
to get up fresh and eager for business
in the morning. always like to be
up early and get a little bit in front
Of every one else. That's the whole
secret" This tries ones patience hard,
particularly II fate has put him at work
which necessitates late hours. What
follows, however. is not so bad, from
the squalid, money-is-the-end-of-all
point of view. II always went in for
big things" said the multimillionaire.
halfway up the ladder there are too
many competitors. II you go to the
top you pretty well have the field to
yourself. There are plenty of men
ready to deal in thousands. but they
get frightened when you talk of half
millions. The average city man of to-
day is an easygoing sort Of chap. Max
ing money is more matter of will and
self-sacrifco than Of luck or of brains"
The silver star., 1897-05-27
a MOTHERS IDEA OF a CLUB.
She kns" That Her Son Would b.


She Knew That Her Son Would BE
Elected.
But you should have heard my moth
er on Clubs, writes j. M. Barrie in Mar
garet Ogilvie." Often have heard her
on them. Thirty pounds is what he
will have to pay the first year and ten
pounds after that" But the difiiculty
is ia becoming member. They are
very particular about whom they elect,
and dare say shall not get in."
well. I'm but poor crittur mot being
a member OF the club, but think
can tell you to make your mind easy on
that head. You'll get in, I'ze uphaud,
and your thirty pounds will get in, too. I"
Then the time arrived when was
elected and thought 1t wisdom to send
my sister upstairs with the news. NV
mother was ironing and made no COM
ment unless with the iron, which l
could hear rattling more violently in
its box. Presently 1 heard her laugh
ing. at me undoubtedly, but she had
recovered control over her face before
she came dowpNairs to congratulate
me sarcastically. This was grand
news." she said without a twinkle,
"and must write and thank the COM
mittee. the noble critturs" I saw her
behind her mask and maintained a
dignihed silence, but she would have
another shot at me. "And tell them"
she said from the door. "you were
doubtful Of being elected, but your
auld mother had aye mighty confidence
they would snick you in.''
The silver star., 1897-05-27
MKT 10 THE RooFs.
~ Ne Uppss storlss Of Big nuildings
Are UtilVaeA.


Are uttllssA.
rhsre arc : great many New Workers
30 are actuated by that curiosity
hich leads one to the discovery of
z secret drawers of cabinet. They
= not satisfied until they account for
kery bit OF the space, says the New
brk Commercial Advertiser.
ssI'm Z pretty old New Yorker my
Nj" said q Wall street man to-day,
but I've never realized until lately
|bw many odd phases and aspects Of
)ty life there were Of which knew
boolutely nothing. For two years
bw I've been wondering vaguely what
hey do with all the upper space in
De- old ofiice buildings on lower Broad
|ay. In the edlfces erected within the
Ist few years 1t is easily accounted for.
hit some Of the four and five story
hildings which date back thirty years
more offer q delightful mystery to
e man ON the outside. He may dis
We Of all the places Of business with
: the buildings, but there is still some
Ming left. The other day managed
20 through two or three Of these to
tAtify my curiosity. l don't suppose
bat one New Yorker out of hundred
he any idea OF the number of homes
I'D families that are perched up In the
5p and rear of these buildings that
)om up at night SO OniinOus and mys-
)rious. In good many cases It's the
nitor In charge Of the offices below
ho lives up there with his wife and
kIldren, but not always. went into
Ne Of these homes. made up Of three
ktle rooms, with WINDOWS looking out
Yer the roof tops. Why, sir, 1t was
yllic. The room was filed with the
|arm MONDAY sunshine. Flowers
|ere growing In great pots on the win
bw sill. There was in this little palm
proletaire no disturbing element.
yer the hOusetOps you could see on
e Jersey shore. It filled me with
Earnings, sir, with yearnings. They
bay say that the New Yorker doesn't
how how the other half' lives. But I
bn't know but that there are times
|hen the 'other half has the best of It,"
The silver star., 1897-05-27
a MApRIoAL.


TIE troubadours sing merriIy
" maids Of wealth and station
Who have no occupation
Ave breaking hearts, but, verify
NY wit must run confrarily;
For, with unfeigned citation,
! sing q maid without renown-
Sweet Dolly In her gingham gowul
She smiles ON me diurnaily Ye
A. pass by her posies.
Just now she prunes her roses
And talks to me fraternally,
But daxxleH me supernally,
When her nared gown disclose1
The falrest throat IA all the town
Sweet Dolly's In her gingham gowni
Heighoi II were not 10 old
Long years too old for yoily-
This dear suburban Dolly
Might md me seeming ovefbold:
Might not complain that am cold
And growing melancholy
An well! she'll wed some youthful clown,
WILL Dolly, In her gingham gowni
The silver star., 1897-05-27
TIMELY FACTS ABOUT oREzcE.

It has . population Of 3.1s7. .3os.
II II called "Hellas" BY IT. people.
II has an area Of 2l.s77 square miles.
The mean temperature Of Greses 10
"a degrees Fahrenheit.
About one-half Of the population are
asriculturists and shepherds.
No part Of Greece IL forty miles from
the sea or ten from the hills.
The Greek nag 10 white cross ON q
blue ground-the Bavarian colors and
the Greek cross.
Il has few rivers and many hills.
None Of the former 10 navigabls and
many Of the latter are fortified.
II 70 the only country Ia the world
whose armies are provided with the
0ras guns and papsr-coversd cart
ridges.
Only about 10000 Of the inhabitauts
speak any language other than Greek
and only about 10000 profess any rs.
lision other than the orthodox.
IT. present boundary limits were de-
tssmined By IN arrangement among
France. Great Britain. Russia and Tur-
key, concluded at Constantinople on
July 81. le31.
The chief characteristics Of the aver
ass Greek are his inquisitiveness, fond.
ness for excitement. love Of discussion.
desire for knowledge, an aptitude for
learning and Aggressive patriotism,
The climate has two striking pscu.
liarities-the heat IN summer and the
cold IN winter are far more intsnsc
han those Of any other country In the
World lying IN the same latitude. Cell
once remarked that IN travelling
through the MorsA In March he found
'summer In Messsnla. spring IN La
conia and winter In Arcadia, without
having moved beyond radius Of afty
uilee."
The silver star., 1897-05-27


United Brethren Church at small place
in Kent County, Mich. Being Of an am
bilious nature, applied myself diligently
to my work and studies. In time noticed
that my health was failing. My trouble
was in Indigestion, and this with other trou-
bles brought on nervousness
my physician prescribed for me for
some some time, and advised me to take .
change Of climate. l did as he requested
and was some i'm proved. Soon after, !
came here as professor in physics and
chemistry, and later was financial agent
Of this college. The change agreed with
me, and for while my health was better,
but my duties were heavy, and again
found my trouble returning. This time It
was more severe and in the winter BE-
came completely prostrated. tried vari-
Gus medicines and different physicians.
Finally, was able to return to my duties.
Last spring was elected president Of the
college. Again had considerable work,
and the trouble, which had not been entire
! collapsed. had different doctors, but
none did mo any good. Professor Bow
man, who r. professor Of natural science,
told me OF his experience with DR.. VIII
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and urged
me to give them a trial, because they had
benefited him. In . similar case, and con-
cluded to try them.
''The first box helped me, and the second
gave great relief, such as had never ex-
perienced from tho treatment Of any ply
sician. After using six boxes Of the medi-
cine was entirely cured. To-day am
perfectly we'll. feel better and stronger
than for years. I certainly recommend
this medicine"
To allay all doubt Prof. Barnaby cheer
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN J. ScUDDER, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post
paid on receipt Of price, 80 cents box o.
bulk. or by the 1907, by addressing DR.. WlI.
liams' Medicine Co, Schenectady, N. z.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
PRoY. ALVIN r. BARNABY.

PRoH. ALVIN r. BARNABY.
a reporter recently called At this famous
|nt Of learning and was shown into the
om Of the President, Prof. Alvin p. Bar
>by. When last seen by the reporter
bot. Barnaby was In delicate health. To-
hy he was apparently In the best Of health.
response to an inquiry the professor said:
|"Oh, yes, ] am much better than for
)ms time. ] am now In perfect health;
ot my recovery was brought about in
Ather . peculiar way"
Tell me about it, said the reporter.
|"Well, to begin At the beginning said
le professor, II studied too hard whom at
)hool, endeavoring to educate myself for
he professions. After completing the
bmmon courseI came here, and graduated
Pom the theological course I entered
- ministry, aud accepted the charge Of >
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staved on Impending kvil.

staved ON Impending EVIL.
Mrs. Bimley met her husband in the
hall and gave him good hug and
kiss.
"Oh. George" she said, I'm 20 glad
you've come. Your slippers are by
the fire, and have nice hot supper
for you. and some Of that ounce mar
malade you like so well. When you
are away I'm so lonely don't know
what to do. and I thought would ask
you IL"
Here" said Bimley. hurriedly draw
ing from his pocket $40 bill: ''this
is for . spring bonnet and I'll have
that set Of diamond earrings sent up
first thing in the morning. Don't say
word; you are perfectly welcome"
Later on Bimley wiped the perspira-
tion from his brow and muttered to
himself:
Got that visit from her mother
headed OF once more, but It comes
high. Detroit Free Press.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
A Dangerous Lethargy.

The forerunner Of train Of evils. which
too often culminate fatally. is inactivity or
lethargy Of the kidneys Not only is Bright's
disease, diabetes, gravel. or some other dan
gerous integral disease of the organs them
selves to be apprehcnded. but dropscal diff
fusions from the blood, rheumatism and
from the blood by the kidneys Of certain I'M
purities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de-
purates the blood. renders the kidneys active
and prevents their disease.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Political ten.


There can be no possible excuse for
congressman listening to men who
want to bribe them." said old Judge
Peterby.
I'm not SO sure about that" replied
Sardanapalus Peterby. his son, . ris-
ing young politician. "If congressman
do not listen to what the lobbyist has
to say they would never md out
whether or not he wanted to bribe
them. They have to listen. you know.
to find out II he really means busi-
ness"
sardanapalus. by the way. IL suspect
ed Of wanting to 60 to congress from
New York. and 10 evidently trying to
make up his mind what to do in case
any attempt II made to tampsr with
his honesty.-Tammany Times.
His HssA Were His Esrtsne.
80 you didn't hang out long in
Cripple Cfsskf"
'Hangf 0uess mot. I sid out while
the sheriff was watchin' the prise fight
bulletins. Free Press.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Changed His Mule. Name.

81 reckon" said the old colored man. ''dat
.'It doesn't make much difference about
what You call a mule. does it,"
"NO. But / likes to hab 1t somcthln'
'prOpriate. Did you ebbah hayah tell bout
circumstances ober which you had no con
trol?"
eyes"
"Well, dat's whut Use gwinter call I'm
Sukcumstances'!'- Star.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
4 SCIENTIST SAVED
resident Barnay Of Harsvle College, Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
From the Republlcan, COLUMBUS. ind.

| From tn6 N0pubilt
rhe Hartsville College. situated at Harts-
le, Indiana, was founded years ago In
D interest Of the United Brethren Church,
ben the state was mostly q wilderness,
u colleges were scarce. The college is
bll known throughout the country,
Fmsr students having gone into all parts
the world.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
THE TROUBLED WAY.

This world Is all Aeeting show,
a round Of toll and care;
Vne circus always comes, you know,
When we haven't cash to spare.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

Can very quickly learn.
And now I'll give you lesson one
In fower-pressing. Bess.
And yet 1t cannot well be done
This afternoon, unless
We had a bunch Of flowers here
A few with which to do
But you're SO like q flower, dear:
Why couldn't press you?
James Courtney Challis.
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MnrrIngeabie

Ladies' or gentlemen wishing their dcscrip-
tions printed In May 2Tth No. OF Western
Corresponding Club paper send II with Toe.
No names published. tIonorably conducted.
sos Charles Building Denver.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

Leokiag Ahead.
Biddeford. Maine. hopes to get q
32.00o. 900 granite contract from the
government that will employ 1000 for
fve years.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

The editor Of this paper advises his
readers that free package of Peruviana.
the best kidney and liver cure on earth, will
be delivered FREE to any sufferer, If writ
ten for promptly. PERuvIANA REMEDY Co.,
8S6 5th st., Cincinnati, Ohio
The silver star., 1897-05-27

"Penjab seems such n ladylike novelist -
"Ladyllke? Why. he never wrote an i'm
proper line In his life
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Unique Connecticut Eagles.

All crnnks don't live in Kansas. In the
Connecticut House last week bill to fine
the killers of eagles was opposed by Mr..
Main, Of North Sionlngton. who said that
"eagles get their teeth into everything they
can lay their hands on."-Roston journal.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
o.-s Wen Protected.

0ams Well Protected.
Quail and Chinese pheasants can
not be legally shot in North Dakota
until 1906. and beaver and otter can
not be trapped until 1908.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

RlT0 Permanently yCurcd. nohtn nervousness after
Afpl day OF DR.. kline's Great Nerve Restorer.
send 70! FREE o9.OO trial bottle and trestiAr.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

'Those who find fault with the slow re-
iTe Wc ost e ileE nepse
lake ten years to accumulate disease. but
they always expect the doctor to cure them
In n gppk'
The silver star., 1897-05-27

'.Toxer II worried nbout his now tenants ''
'Whnt In the matter with thcmf' ''Thcy
moved In without asking him to rcpapcr tho
The silver star., 1897-05-27

"Tom has had TO move to new boarding
house." "What forr "Couidn't stand II
would do II they were the Grcek govern.
mcnt."
The silver star., 1897-05-27

"Nature is kind to us. after ALL" .'why
do you say thatT ''Suppose. real flowers
looked like the artificial ones"
The silver star., 1897-05-27

at does people good to be talked about"
sswhy do you think SOP at gives them
the conviction that It Is wicked TO gossip"
The silver star., 1897-05-27

, .'Well, whom did you gossip about at your
whist club to day?'' "Every woman was
there; we had to play whist
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Tough, Indeed.

Mr.. william Goat (soliloquising)-
Well, now. that's what call tough! II
things keep on this way. it'll get 30
feller won't be able to raise square
meal!
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smol, Your Life Av,y.

70 quilt tobacco easily and forever, be mag
nellc. full of life. nerve and vigor, take No
to-Bac. the wonder worker. that makes
weak men strong. All druggists. SOC. or 81.
Cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or
New York.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

"My wife Is rearing Bobby very carefully I:
when he Ia disobedlent he goes TO he'd with
out his dinner" "Isn't that rather severe -
mo; she always carries his dinner up to
hin, "
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Hslrs Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

persons, Slmpkiusy" "No: what I want to
ilnd IL a good tonic for people who have to
live with them"
The silver star., 1897-05-27

"Qeorge. 10 ont there beating carpet like n
madnan." How did you get him 10 do it7''
" told him he could take care Of the baby
while beat the carpcts."
The silver star., 1897-05-27
1ars. Winsiovs's soosns.g syrup

''whnt Is the family horse?" at is an
ancient beast that takes the whole family to
make II CO."
The silver star., 1897-05-27

."Your. daughter Imoscnc IL q perfect
she never does any work with her arms"
The silver star., 1897-05-27

Educats Yoas Bowels With Cascsrsea.
Candy Cathnrtic, euro constipation forever.
1oc. II G. @. @. fail, druggists refund money.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

No-To- Bac for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, q. All druggists
The silver star., 1897-05-27

Ny doctor said wonld die. but Plsos Cure
for Consumption cured mc.--Amos kclner,
Cherry Valley. Ills. Nov. ~. 1875.
The silver star., 1897-05-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quninc Tablets All
Druggists refund the money II II fails to cure a5c
The silver star., 1897-05-27
Here. ce,.i.s..ex.

The only woman in Colorado town
who opposes the riding of bicycles by
women holds the record for the female
high Jump ct vassar.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD jokes. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Getting Ready for the slsight Of HAND
fsrfermsr-Toush ON Nj. Gsat- sar-
i.s A6air Inps.dins Evii-rAs woman
Question.
Lesson ono.

GIRL--and cannot
flowers pressl
I believe you're
Joking, now;
But II you really
cannot, Bess.
I'll have to show.
you how.
To press . fra
grant rose or
two,
Or cen q tender
fern,
II something I am
sure that you
The silver star., 1897-05-27

''Do you think a girl ought to laugh at q
man who proposes to her?" "Not unless she
Is earning $1,000 a wear herself"
The silver star., 1897-05-27

AeoCoo mAU1r repsoT1vELv Ceok0.
0oene Treatnseat Written guarantee glven-n,
6fY no pay Send o.. stamp for Treatise Seurotict
The silver star., 1897-05-27

forchiiiren teething roftens ihez reduces inam
nation allays pain. wind cole. 70 cents bottle
The silver star., 1897-05-27
The Wonan Q.s.tIe..

Woman will never make success.
full politician. She cares too little for
public sentiment"
"Of course. woman does not like
public sentiment. No gentleman would
make love TO woman In public, nny-
way Cincinnati Enquirer.
The silver star., 1897-05-27
esssi.s Rs.Ay.

Jimmy-ws'd bsttsr start practicin'.
Tommy.
Tommy-Practicin wotf
Jimmy-T'rowin' t'ings. Cant yer.
read dat billf Il go don't miss him."
I wonder wot his fav'rits vegeetibls
10?
Quite - Remarhabas.
"A capital invention, these horseless
carriages"
Don't talk rubbish. We have had
for Z long time things quite ~ remark
able In their way ~ horseless car
riasss, and nobody takes the slightest
notice Of them"
Indeed! What, for instance3"
'CoWless milki"-Exchangc
The silver star., 1897-05-27


kind doa s Ihavedo eand be cured"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-27
Up 10 Date Service.

A Great many Pacific Coast people,
when contemplating trip east and
when bringing friends west, know
very little about the interior line, and
the object of this article is TO afford
reliable information.
In the first place for good time and
service, select route via st. Paul
and Minneapolis, because the lines
that way are continuous under one
system without any change OF cars,
and every man from peanut agent up
Is courteous, reliable and expert
need officer, ready to aid and protect
you In every emergency and capable
of making you feel at home and COM
Portable during the long journey.
Then see that your ticket reads via
the Wisconsin Central Lines because
that thoroughfare affords STRICTLY first
class service. and The meals on its
dining cars (Alwi ys Teas )nable in
price, are equalled ty few ar d excelled
by none. Geo. S. Batty, 246 Stark
St., Portland, Or..in General Agent
for this company aid will cheerfuliy
furnish you neat and handy calender
and full information on the subject OF
transportation, ii a ldressed or called
upon, and any agent will upon appll-
cation, sell you ticket over the Wis
consin Central Lines. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-27

opera house on Tuesday night next.
The play is novel one and is the
best and most complete picture OF
southern darkev life ever attempted.
This production introduces a number
of realistic scenes that are true to the
life they depict. Including, features of
ante-bcllum days, dancing Of every
description, also the famous old time
melodies that have made the south
ern negro and the plantation the sub
ject of many song. The typical
southern darkey will he seen at the
camp meeting, on the plantation
picking cotton. and as the roustabout
on the levee unloading that famous
old river craft, Robert e. Lee. The
company is large one, numbering
so people. They also introduce pick
aninniny band of fifteen little darkies
who appear in several scenes of the
play, aud also head the parade of the
company which starts from the opera
house at y. The ten thousand dol
lar palace car in which this company
travels can be seen at the depot on
Tuesday noon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-27
Local News.
I'M ANNUAL CONVENTION.

oregon Christion Missionary Convention
to Meet in Salem Dec. 2-6.
The annual convention OF District
No. 4, Oregon Christion Missionary
Conyention, will be held in this city
December Pc inclusive. The sessions
of the convention will be held in the
First Christian church.
The exercises will begin at 1870 p. m
Thursday the 2nd and will conclude
Sunday evening. The Christian Wo-
mans Board of Missions will have
charge of the program Friday afte r
noon.
The exercises for Saturday forenoon
will be conducted by the Sunday
School Convention, while the Y. p. S.
c. e. will have charge of the meeting
10 the afternoon of that day.
Miss Isuella Burnett, of Corvallis.
and Mrs. Mary Charlton, Of this city,
will render solos during the sessions of
the Convention.
Rev. j. f. Ghormley, pastor of the
First Christian Church, of Portland.
will be one of the principal speakers.
The reverend gentleman is said to be
one Of the ablest and most entertain
ing pulpit orators on the coast.
The officers Of the conventions of
District No 4 are: w. Fl. Osburn,
Dist. Sec O. G. NJ. c.; Mrs. L. r. Os-
burn, Dist. Manager, @. W. B. M.
Miss Ada Stone, Dist. Manager, Y. P.
IS g. E.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-27
BOOK GUESSING,

Mrs. Will Brown entertained a
party of lady friends Wednesday af-
ternoon In very pleasant manner. The
guests began to arrive at O'Clock and
all did not depart until nearly six.
The book-title guessing games were
very enjoyable. Mrs. VIM. England
wining the title, pretty bound vol.
ume of Evangeline. Fourteen titles
of weil-knowu books were represented
by various objects and combinations.
The guests were .required to guess
the titles end then repeat them from
memory to the keeper OF the tallies.
"Two of Them" puzzled nearly all
but,the winner. Mrs, LAHORE and Mrs.
Burnett kept the records. Mrs. Will
Bell, Mrs. j. d. Sutherland and Mrs.
r. B. Fleming also assisted the host
ess. Delicious refreshments were
served after the result was an
nOunced.