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The Press., 1897-10-28
cHURcHGolNG IN ICELAND.
Back Country Folk Who Travel Many
 Miles to Divine Worship.

Miles to Divine Worship.
 Jessie Alderman, in her articles on ''Three Women In Iceland" " in The Woman's Home Companion, tells how she attended a country church in the northern part of the island.
 "The Sabbath day was full of inter est, for we had not attended service in the rural districts. In the early morning we betook ourselves to the front of the house to watch the country folk assem- ble In the distance we saw them ford ing the river in long line, and in an- other direction men, women and chi1- dren rode slowly over the mountains down to the farm. What the Sabbath day means tu these people few can re- alize Some of them never see a face be- sides those of the members of the family from one church day until the other. What wonder. then, that they began to assemble fully two hours before church time? A peculiar form of salutation pre- vails outside of the cities. With this we had not yet been made familiar, and our astonish1nent can well be imagined when we saw the men dismount, en- brace duu KISS 6dCu OtuGI. I6dIuSQ later that this is the usual form of salu- tation among men ill the inland dis tricts.
 "The hour of service arrived, and, in company with the prC;c cher, who wore high silk hat loose, flowing gown buttoncd from chin to hem and great white Elizabeth ruff around his neck, we entered the church. From the back seat we had full view of the congrega- tion, and. net being familiar with the language, the time was passed ill medi- tation on the situation.
 ''In the pulpit the pastor was assisted into a long white robe. which fell over the black one, and down his back hung large surplice of bright velvet, upon which a golden cross WIS wrought. On the altar two great candles about yard long and three inches thick shed a dim light. These were the especial charge of an official who gave out the hymns and between times snuffed the candles with an old time pair of snuffers. After church the worshirers dispersed, and many of them did not reach their homes until night.
The Press., 1897-10-28
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfls every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail Mention The Press and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N. I. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1897-10-28
Pressure at the Earth,s Center.

The philosophers who have figured on the condition of things at the earth center give opinions which vary widely. Some think that the earth's interior is composed of white hot molten matter. Others are of the opinion that the pres- sure is so great that all substances have been condensed beyond our powers of conception. Dr. Young goes so far as to say that block of steel 10 feet square would be pressed into a block only feet square if taken 4,OO0 miles below the earth s surface.
The Press., 1897-10-28

Compound.
 The horrors born of displacement or alteration of the womb:
 Backache, bearing-down, dizziness, fear of coming calamity, distrust of best friends.
 All, all-sorrows and sufferings of the past. The famed Vegetable Com- pound'' bearing the illustrious name Pinkham, has brought them out of the valley of suffering to that of happiness and usefulness.
 In one advertisement alone we re- gently published thirty testimonials from women in one small town who had regained health through its use.
The Press., 1897-10-28
HOW ITO FIND QUIT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let 1t stand twenty-four hours i; sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
The Press., 1897-10-28
Mountain Ranges.

The long, undulating folds in which the Appalachians were produced when first thrown up are characteristic of mountain ranges the world over The Alps, the Pyrenees, the Caucasus, Himalayas, Andes and Rockies are built in just that way They are enor- mously thick beds or masses, and they are all ridRed up into these folds
The Press., 1897-10-28

J. c. Berry, one of the best known citizens of Spencer, Mo-, testifies that he cured himself of the worst kind of piles by using few boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He had been troubled with piles for over thirty years and had used many different kinds of so-called cures, but DeWitt's was the one that did the work and he will verify this statement if any one wishes to write him.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28
He Knew Her Name.

The following funny dialogue recent ly occurred in an English country church when the rector was catechising the children "What is your name?'' he asked strapping girl of l3, the only daughter of the village boniface He received no relpy "What is your name?" said the minister, ill a more peremptory way "Nin yer fun, par son. Ye kna ma neanIe verra weel Duon't ye say, whom ye're at our house on a meet, Bet bring me pint O yel1?' !" The congregation, in spite of the sacredness of the place, was on broad grin
The Press., 1897-10-28

The herd of European bisons protected by the czars of Russia in the forest of Bjelowski, Lithuania, numbered 1900 in 1856, but is now reduced to 500 and shows no sign of increase The dwin- ding of the herd is ascribed to inbreed- ing, due to the confined area of the res ervafion
The Press., 1897-10-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by conStitu- tional remedies Deafness is caused by an tn- you have @ rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the re- out and this tube restored to its normal condi- tton, hearing will be destroyed forever nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is surfaces
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. 9I- Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Press., 1897-10-28

James ]. Corbett is without doubt the strongest and most powerful athlete in the world His wonderful records, magnificent physique and splendid physical condition render him the proper person to point out to others the best way in which to obtain that mighty strength of muscle, vigor of nerves and perfect physical condition which is the desire of every man and woman, for perfect health is what all want, and good health always comes only from sound physical yigor and vitality.
 What you must have, therefore. to make you strong, to give you life, vim, energy and am bition, to make you do your work with ease. to eat and sleep well and wake mornings fresh and vigorous, is to see first of all if you in sound health. If you feel languid, weak or nervous, if your work tires you and you wake mornings unrefreshed, without appetite or energy, you are far from being well. In fact you are on a dangerous road to sickness and breaking down. If you have headache, neu- ralgia, rheumatism, stiffness and lameness, back or side ache, dyspepsia. liver or kidney trouble, or any other disorder, however slight, you should immediately see to getting back your health, and with it the fullest measure of strength and power of which your system is capable.
 The way to do it is by using Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. It is recommended by James J. Corbett, the world
The Press., 1897-10-28
Remedial Trina.

New Family Physician-And now my dear madam, will you briefly tel me what you have already done for youl illness?
 Madam-Europe and North Africa. Detroit Journal
The Press., 1897-10-28

WARNING-Persons who suffer from coughs and colds should heed the warn ings of danger and save themselves suf- ferings and fatal results by using One Minute Cough Cure.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28
To Take 3 Mans Measure.

Tailors can take a customers measure very quickly by device which has three graduated brackets sliding on each other to fit on a mans back and arm, with tape measures attached to them at the proper positions for taking all the measures.
The Press., 1897-10-28

Austria is the country most lenient to murders. In ten years over 800 persons were found guilty of murder, of whom only 23 were put to death.
The Press., 1897-10-28
CAN'T HELP TELLING.
No village so small.

No village so small.
 No city so large.
 From the Atlantic to the Pacific. names known for all that is truthful, all that is reliable, are attached to the most thankful letters.
 They come to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, and tell the one story of
The Press., 1897-10-28

J. M. Thirswend, of Grosbeck, Tex, says that when he has spell of indiges- tion, and feels bad and sluggish, he takes two of DeWitt's Little Early Risers at night, and he is all right next morning. Many thousands of others do the same thing. Do you?-W. H. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

COFFEE possesses Fat, Volatile Oil, Sugar, Dextrine and Caffeine, the latter of which furnishes the clements of bile. "Ayer's Hygienic Cereal Coffee" contains none of these ingredients, and it's health giving proprieties are vouched for by leading physicians.
The Press., 1897-10-28

The first patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins in 179O for making ''pOt or pearl ashes, ;
The Press., 1897-10-28

There are four times as many words in the English language as there are in the French.
The Press., 1897-10-28

The cost of we'll bred pack of fox hounds is about $5, 900, and the annual bill for keen ahnnt aa xnnnh
The Press., 1897-10-28

Two new geysers have appeared at Mora Bay, on the coast of California, in region where none had been known be- fora
The Press., 1897-10-28

This was Ben Frauklin's sentiment :: For drunkness, drink cold water; for health, rise early; to be happy, be honest; to please all, mind your own business.
The Press., 1897-10-28

About $15,OO0 worth of contractors supplies were recently shipped from New York city to Mexico.
The Press., 1897-10-28

Small pill, safe pill, best pill, DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure billousness, con- stipation, sick headache.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

You can't cure consumption, but you can avoid it and cure every other form of throat or lung trouble by the use of One Minute Cough Cure.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

The speed of the fastest Atlantic steamer is now greater than that of the express trains on Italian railways
The Press., 1897-10-28
All He Asked.

And do you really want to be my son?" asked the widow Mullins of young SpHdds, who had asked for her daugh- ter's hand
 "I can't say that l do, ' replied the truthful suitor "I want 10 be Helen's husband. "
 When wear begins to exceed repair in your body you are going to fall sick. The signs of it are loss of flesh, paleness, weakness, nervousness, etc. The repair needed is food. You think you eat enough, and yet you feel that you wear out more tissue, energy, nerve-force, than your food makes for you. The difficulty is that you do not digest enough, And this is so serious it is worth sitting down seriously to think about. If you can't digest what you eat, take a few doses of Shaker Digestive Cordial. The effect of it will be to increase your flesh and make you feel stl longer. You won't fall sick. Proof that it is in control of your repair apparatus. Its easy enough to test this for yourself Take a few bottles oi Shaker Digestive Cordial. Sold by drug, gists at 10 cents to $1 per bottle
The Press., 1897-10-28

There is no need of little children be- ing tortured by scald head, eczema and skin erupt1ons. DewiLL's Witch Hazel Salve gives instant relief and cures per manently.-W D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

You can't afford to rish your life by all lowing a cold to develop into pneumonia or consumption. Instant relief and a cer- tain cure are afforded by One Minute Cough Cure.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

It Is sald that no country in the world shows so great variety of plant life ai Mexico
The Press., 1897-10-28

Ireland has fewer suicides than any other country.
The Press., 1897-10-28
variety and Long Life.

1 see every little while men break down who are 10. 20 or 30 years younger than myself because of con- centratlon and anxiety, because of work and worry upon one line, in one way, on ode thing Work is health; worry is death Life is an enjoyment of the work by which you live, and then larger enjoyment of the work by which you contribute, is best you may, no matter under what discouragements or what criticisms. to the living, the en- joyment and the health of others.
 Variety is the spice of life'' is an old adage Variety is generous living and longevity -C,hauncey M Depew
 THE GRANDEsT REMEDY-Mr R. V. Greeve, merchant of Chilhowie, Va., cer- tifies that he had consumption, was given up to die, sought all medical treatment that money could procure, tried all cough remedies he could hear of. but got no re- lief; spent many nights sitting up in a chair was induced to try Dr. Kings New Discovery, and was cured by the use of two bottles. For past three years has been attending to business, and says Dr. Kings New Discovery is the grand.ast remedy ever made, as it has done so much for him and also for others in his community. Dr. Kings New Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Con- sumption. It don't fail. Trial bottle free at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. ?
The Press., 1897-10-28

Disagreement for life by burns or scalds may be avoided by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the greatest remedy for piles and for all kinds of sores and skin troubles.-W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-10-28

famed athlete. who states that he has long known of this wonderful remedy. It is pre- scribed and recommended as thc greatest strengthener and health giver by t,!e most eminent of the worlds physicians ald it las cured a greater number of people tan any other medicine known to science. It EakcS the sick well. It makes tie weak strong. It gives the fullest power. vigor and strength to every body because it puts everybody ia sound and perfect physical condition.
 James J. Corbett says:
 II have long been acquainted with the fame of pr. Greene Nervura and tic beneficial results of its use in cases of many of my friends, and have no hesitation ill recom- mending it's use to others.
 JAMES J. CoRRFTT."
 Get Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy at once, and get back not only your health, but that high degree of strength. power and ylgor of which you are capable. Dr. Greene's Nervura will do it. It will first make you well. then make you strong with the mighty power of perfect development of nerve and physical viGor.
 Dr. Greenes Nervura is the prescription and discovery of a physician. Dr. Greene, 8 West 14th St., New York City, who is the most successful physician in curin" diseases. lie will give you consultation, examination and advice, either personally or by letter, absolute ly free of charge.
The Press., 1897-10-28

A pound of the finest spider web would reach round the world. |.
 Statistics show that women marry later in life than they used to.
The Press., 1897-10-28

German engine drivers receive gold medal and $500 for every ten years of service without an accident.
The Press., 1897-10-28

A FULL Line of Rubber Goods, "A such as Syringes, Hot Water Bottles Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth, New Bottle FixinRa- AT HEALD'S.
The Press., 1897-10-28

One inch. ofss.rain falling upon one square mile is equivalent to about IS, ,500,- 900 gallons of water.
The Press., 1897-10-28

Tobacco seeds are so small that a thimbleful will furnish plants for an acre of land
The Press., 1897-10-28

'NO All Interested in Fertilizers \ The Buffalo Fertilizers, made Of pure Animal Matter, are the most profitable to buy.
 Having wholesale agency can give bottom prices. Car near at hand containing:
 40 Bags Buffalo Fertilizer, Co S1.70 70 Bags Potato, Hop and Tobacco, l,80 20 Bags Buffalo Guano, 1.b0 20 Bags cyclone Bone, 1.8O 40 Bags Erie King, 18O 40 Bags Wheat, Oats, Barley and Grass, l.70 10 Bags Potato Special, 1.90
 Five cents per hundred of if taken from car at Powder track. Agents wanted.
 c. P. BRADwAY, West Stafford.
The Press., 1897-10-28
CORBETT THE MIGHTY Recommends Dr. Greene'S NerVura for Strength, Power and VigOr.

It Invigorates the Blood, Makes Strong Nerves and Powerful Muscles. 1t Revitalizes the System, Giving Health, Strength, Energy and Power.
Evening star., 1897-05-08
Gave q Birthday Social,

Burnside Corps celebrated its eighth an
niversary by giving a birthday social at
Maccabee Temple, near the corner of 9th
and F Streets Thursday evening of this
week, and the occasion Was made memoir
able, the hall being filled by the friends of
the corps.
Each guest brought a small bag. contain
ing the number Of pennies representing his
or her age, in which was also included, in
many instances, a verse OF poetry, giving
the sentiments Of each touching the effort
thus made to discover the age Of the donor
A handsome addition was made to the
relief fund Of the corps, whereby II can
continue the good work for which Ii was
organized.
The report of the president showed that
$500 had been expended by the corps dur
ing its existence.
r.. Thos. S. Hopkins, was present with his
staff, and eloquently expressed his appre-
citation of the work of the corps in alleviat-
ing the distress of his comrades.
Remarks in the same line were made by
DR.. Raub. senior vice department COM
n:ander; Department Chaplain w. H. Black
Past Department Commander Nathan Bick-
ford, Post Commanders Ross, Vanderhoef
and Lacy and Others
The program consisted of: Songs, by Miss
Lena Shepard; violin solo, by Miss Jessie
Cowling; recitation, by MIR. Lower ana a
sCnS by Miss Brockett, after which cream
and cake were furnished to all present
The Finest Lumber. &1.OO Per 100 Ft
Frank Lfbbey & Co 9Th and ou-a1
Evening star., 1897-05-08
Council Of Jewish Women.

Following the wake of the Worlds Co.
lumbar exposition, whose congress of re-
ligions' struck the keynote of advanced
thought and liberal religious views, came
the establishment of the Council of Jewish
Women. There are sixty-four sections in
the United States, from Boston to Sacra-
mento. and one in Montreal, Canada, hence
the word national was dropped at the late
convention in New York. In time there will
be sections formed in Europe. The annual
election took place on Monday evening" and
that of the Washington section resulted as
follows: President, Mrs. 8. Oppenheimer;
vice president Mrs. ]. Sondheimer; treas
urer, Mrs. l. Newman; secretary Miss Het-
ty Abraham. Directors, Mrs. L. Stern
Mrs. T. Haas. Mrs. Anon Behrend, Mrs. C.
Goldsmith, Mrs. ]. Shiffman, Mrs B. Hartz
Mrs. l. Grosner, Mrs. M. Luchs, Mrs A.
Sanders. The aims of the council are the
same in each city, the study of religion and,
philanthropy being the principal objects.
The Council Of Jewish Women will hold a
session at the end of October during the
Nashville exposition. A meeting of the
department of Jewish studies of the Chau-
tauqua will occur during the last week of
July at Atlantic City. The Council of Jew
ish Women will hold q board meeting at
that time and place. The general officers
are Mrs. Henry Solomon, president, Chica-
go. ILL.,; Mrs. julius Beer, first vice presI-
dent, New York; Mrs. L. ]. Wolf, treasurer
Chicago, ILL.,; Miss Gertrude Beig recording
secretary. Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Sadie
American. secretary, Chicago, Ill.
Evening star., 1897-05-08
RECEIVED THEIR DEGREES.

Graduates of National College Of
Pharmacy Authorized to Practice.
The graduating exercises of the class of
81 CT the National College of Pharmacy
took place last evening at the Columbia
Theater in the presence of a very large
audience.
After the rendition by Haley's Concert
Band of several selections, among which
was march entitled Pill Rollers of 81
composed especially for the occasion by
Mr.. Clifton P. Clark, Rev. DIR. L. B. Will
son, presiding elder Of Washington district
Baltimore conference, M. e. Church, Of
fered the invocation.
The salutatory wasSby DIR. George Dex-
ter Kehoe, and DR.. Otto F. Wellenreiter
was valedictoriana The degrees were con-
ferred by President Francis M. Criswen Of
the National College Of Pharmacy, and the
principal address of the evening was de-
livered by DIR. w. w. Johnston. The exer-
cises were fnterspersed with music by the
band.
The graduates were: Alexander Lewis
Began, Martin 8. Fealy, Joshua L. Gatchell,
William P. Kenealy, Arthur H. F. Luers-
sen, w. Robert Perkins, Harry c. Snyder,
John p. Thompson, Frank Broughton Tip
ton, Charles s.. Walter, District of Column
bia; Harvey d. Bowden. New Jersey; Cliff
ton Power Clark, Mississippi Clifford s.
Duncan and Otto F. Weienreiter Illinois;
j.. Murray Hackett; New York; William H.
ttough,i Ramsay! jOhh 'WagHouston; Penn
sylvania; Clarke j. Morrison, Indiana, A.
Hanson Quarles, Georgia; j. Matthew Pull
liam and Henry Wrightson Smith, Virginia
Evening star., 1897-05-08
MR.. CAlsUAHA,s PUPILS.
Splendid ExhibitioA of Fancy Dane
ing at the8Acaaemy of Music.

Splendid ExhibitioA of Fancy Dane
ing at thebAcaAemy of Music.
There have been a good many exhibitions
OF fancy dancines given in this city during
past years. but the Nay ball Of g. Morti-
mer Caruana's p.,pilsn at the Academy Of
Music last night completely eclipsed any
of the kind that has ever been put before a
Washington audiences. Everything that
could possibly add to the effectiveness of
the dances was In evidence: the costumes
were magnificent; the arrangement of the
lights was perfect while the children them
selves were as much without fault as it is
possible for a child dancer to be.
There were several special features given
last night that deserve more than ordinary
attention. The eerpehtine dance Of Miss
Marie Howe was as fine a piece of work
OF the Kind IS has ever been seen here.
either by professional or amateur. Her
management of the yards and yards of silk
that made up her costume was superb.
while the arrangement of the lights could
not nave been better. Mr.. Harry Park
gave an exhibition of trick bicycle riding
that was appreciated. and the Madrids
were warmly received in mandolin and
guitar, selections. Miss Howe also won
favor with the Chicken Song and with
recitation which she gave to an emphatic
encore OF the former feature. Isabel Shell
ton, dimfnutive miss. was recalled again
and again for her character songs. and
made one Of the best Impressions Of the
evening. 1t Is impossible to go into details
with regard to the dancing. Caruana has
always made speciality Of group dances,
but last night he outdid all his former
efforts in this direction, as to costumes,
arrangement novelty and effect. Among
these should be mentioned the "Revel Of the
Demons" the French quadrille dancers.
La Petit Ballet" the Cupids' ballet the
court minuet which was the first feature
on the program; the Turkish ballet, the
Spanish ballet and the Sailors Hornpipe"
class. One Of the most pleasing of these
groups was the two-face character dance.
1t being original with Caruana and a de-
cided novelty
All the solo dances were worthy Of spe-
cial mention. They were all given with
dash and spirit, as well as grace and skill,
which speak well for Caruana's instruc-
ton. Among these were some who de-
serve more than ordinary mention, how
ever. There were Dimple Shackelford,
Pauline Bliss. Leonora Payne, May Madi-
gan, Irene Burdine, Alice Norris, Sadie Lee
and Marguerite Weller
At the close of the May ball medals were
presented to deserving scholars amid great
enthusiasm.