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The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
A WONDERFUL ESCAPE.
Related by Keeper of the Michigan
State Prison at Jackson.
(From the Jackson Citisen.)

Mr.. A. f. Wing resides at 612 N Jack
son Street, jackson, Mich He is keeper
10 the Michigan State Prison. man of ster-
ling integrity, and whose word is beyond
dispute He tells the following story of Il
wonderful escape and the incidents con
nected with the dangerous position in
which he was placed. He says, some
months ago my attention was attracted By
a swelling of my groins which began to
increase in size to such an extent that |
was alarmed 1t spread down my legs to
my feet, and was bloated from my waist
down, so badly that | could not pull my
pants, over my legs, and / had to open my
shoes fully two inches before l could get
them on. Even my face became puffed
up; and my whole system seemed affected
/ could hardly drag myself upstairs to
unlock my men. / consulted physician
one of the best in the city. He said the
swelling was caused by an irritation of the
kidneys, and commenced treatment with
him. But seemed to be getting worse.
was strongly urged by friend TO try
Doan's Kidney Pills, and l finally con-
sented. After the first week commenced
to see a change, and felt much better
This was encouraging, and | continued
their use. took five boxes in all, with the
happy result that was completely cured.
have never heard of any medicine which
had such a pronounced and radical effect
and yet not affect the system generally
and leave it in such good condition. 1
feel better now than / ever did. After
the effect was once established the swelling
gradually disappeared until it was entirely
gone. regard Doan's Kidney Pills as
most wonderful agent in the curing of any
form of kidney disorder.
For sale by all dealers price, 80 cents
per box. Mailed by Foster. Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N Y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take no
other
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
In the Wrong Town.

She looked like woman from re-
mote tier of townships and the way in
which she was dressed tended to con-
firm that impression. She seemed in
a world of trouble and approached the
floor-walker.
"See here, mister" she said nervous
ly, "I've been robbed in this here
store. Josh lowed me to come down
here to do my shoppin' cause it would
be a savin'. l had $50 five minutes
ago, an now l hain't got a cent. o,
dear! I'm more'n a hundred miles
from hum with no way to get back an
nothin' to eat" and the woman buried
her face in a handkerchief, while
threatening to collapse.
You'd better report the matter to
the police at once. Or I'll attend to
that for you"
mot on your tin-type," she respond
ed quickly. I'm no Rube." Then she
gathered herEelf and between artis-
tically executed sobs asked that she
be lent enough to keep her over night
and take her back to Josh.
But she had tipped her hand. The
foor-walker led her back to the Office
and in the long bag within her dress
skirt was found a choice collection oil
dry goods. She made the air sui
phurous and at the police station pro.
claimed herself a Jay" for leaving
Chicago, where there seems to be a
special immunity for the transgressor
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
How to Use Court-Plaster.

Did you ever notice the way a physi-
clan prepares the court plaster for a
wound? First, he holds the piece
lengthwise directly through the mid
die. The plas should be considerably
larger than the wound, to keep well
over the edges; then slash the plaster
lengthwise nearly to the edge. Straight
en- the court plaster out fiat and cut
the slashed pieces at opposite ends.
Place the straight edges of the court
plaster to the flesh on either side of
the wound bringing the strips across
the Id. Moisten them. and taking
a strip from each side, draw them to-
gether gently, closing the cut, and stick
the plaster in place. Continue with all
the strips, and the cut will be dressed
in a manner to insure a perfect heal
ing, and as well as any doctor could
do 1t.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Monkey and Kitten.

Herr Brehm, the great German nat
uralist, relates the following droll an
ecdote of monkey: "A female baboon
which I brought up in my family got
hold Of kitten with the intention of
making pet of IL and mothering it.
but was scratched by the terrified
founding. The monkey carefully ex-
amined the kittens paws, pressed the
claws forward, looked at them from
above, from beneath, and from the side,
and then bit them off to secure itself
against further scratches"
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
SUPREME JUSTICES GOWNS.
Our Early statesmen's Task In Selecting

Our Early statesmen's Task In Selecting
Court Dress.
Ex-President Harrison tells of the
contention created over the question
OF an appropriate court dress for the
justices of the Federal supreme court
in the January Ladies' Home Jour
nal. when the constitutional or
ganiZation of the court had been set
tied and the high duty of selecting the
justices had been performed by Wash
iDgton," he says, "the smaller, but not
wholly unimportant question of a court
dress doomed up, and much agitated
and divided the minds of our public
men. Shall the justices wear gowns?
And If yea, the gown of the scholar, Of
the Roman senator, or of the priest?
Shall they wear the wig of the English
judges? Jefferson and Hamilton, who
had differed 50 widely in their views as
to the frame Of the constitution, were
again in opposition upon these Ques-
tons relating to millinery and hair
dressing. Jefferson was against any
needless official apparel, but if the
gown was to carry, he said: For
heavens sake discard the monstrous
wig which makes the English judges
look like rats peeping through punches
of oakum.' Hamilton was for the Eng
lish wig with the English gown. Burr
was for the English gown, but against
the inverted woolsack termed wig.
The English gown was taken and the
wig left, and am sure that the flowing
black silk gown still worn by the JUS
tices helps to preserve in the court
room that dignity and sense of So
lemnity which should always charac-
terize the place of judgment"
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
No Combine I'm Utah.

Washington, Jan. 26.-"There has
been no agreement between the repub-
leans and our fellows" said Senator
Cannon of Utah, ION the matter of our
supporting a tariff bill in the next
congress. l have seen it reported that
the thing has all been fixed up with us
to vote for the passage of high pro-
tective tariff bill. But such is not the
fact. am not at this time at liberty
to say what will be the action of the
silver forces regarding the passage of
the tariff bill. We await later develop
ments"
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

there is going to be war. Fifteen hun
dred francs is the lowest price"
The musician pressed Vicette's little
plump hand between his long, sallow
fingers as he said:
IF that's all, my girl, don't cry; Wen
see what can be DONE"
Then taking out his pocketbook he
wrote on a blank lea:
Mem: To see about giving a con-
cert for the benefit of Vicette."
A month passed on, the snow came
and Pagani's physician said to him:
'My dear sir, you must not venture out
Of doors again until after the winter"
ITO hear is to obey" replied the
musician.
AT Christmas eve, on the anniver-
sary of the birth of the Lord. a GUS
tom exists In France very dear to the
children. A wooden shoe is placed at
the corner of the hearth and benefi-
cent fairy is supposed TO come down the
chimney laden with various presents
and dainties, with which he fills 1t.
On the morning of Dec. "a, four of
Pagani's feminine critics were in con-
sultation together
ut will be for the evening"" said
one. Yes, for this evening; that is
settled" replied the others.
After dinner Pagani was, according
to hts custom, seated on the drawing
room sofa, slipping his eau sucree. when
an unusual noise was heard in the cor
-idor. Presently Vicette entered and
announced that a porter had arrived
with a case, directed to Signor Pagani.
II do not expect any case" said he,
"but suppose be had better bring 1t
up."
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Very Cold at CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 26.-The mercury
fell steadily all day yesterday and last
night reached zero by midnight and at
o'clock this morning many thermom-
eters in the city and suburbs registered
10 and II degrees below zero. There is
an inch or two of snow on the ground
not enough to cause any delay to
railroad traffic.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

Rt. Rev. William Stevens Perry, OF
Davenport, historiographer of the Epis-
copal Church in America, is sick In
Philadelphia. Bright's disease is sus'
pected. Owing to his absence, the an.
nual diocesan convention, appointed
for Dubuque, recently, will adjourn to
meet at Davenport May l.
The Rev. DR.. Robertson, pastor OF
the City Temple, Glasgow, Scotland.
has taken an active and jealous par.
in the recent evangelistic revival in
Philadelphia, and is now continuing
the good work In various other local..
ties. The wish that he might be in.
duced to remain in this country has
been very ferv expressed, but will
scarcely meet fulfllment.
Swedish citiz in Lake View have,
for months, b watching the erec-
ton of the handsome new Lutheran
Trinity Church, at Noble street and
Seminary avenue, which is rapidly
nearing completion, and will be ded-
icated early next year. The Rev. S. A.
Sandahl has been pastor for the past
ten years, and the church is the re-
suit Of his indefatigability and persist
ent work.
The First Presbyterian Church, Of
Marion, o., dedicated its handsome new
house of worship recently. Rev. A. A.
L. Taylor, d. D., LII. d., of Columbus,
preached the dedicatory sermon. The
pastor, Rev. w. E. Thomas, has just
completed his twelfth year of service
with this congregation, and he and his
people rejoice greatly in the compile
ton of the church, which has taxed
them severely in times of great finan-
cial depression.
The Mount Washington Presbyterian
church, Pittsburg, Pa, celebrated the
payment of the last dollar of their in-
debtedness with a special thanksgiving
service. The programme consisted of
excellent music, prepared for the &C.
casion, addresses by Rev. j. Fl. Norris,
pastor; Messrs. A. L. Ivory, w. c..
ReitZ and others Of the congregation;
Rev. S. S. ellison, d. D., Rev. c. S. Nc
Clelland, Rev. George T. Street and
Rev. o. H. p Graham, Phi. D.; burning
Of the paper upon which the last obliga-
ton of the church was written, the
congregation singing Praise God from
Whom All Blessings Flow"
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Chewing Money Killed Him.

Alexander Waltzfelder, a betting
man, well known as "Sheeny Dan,"
died in New York from the habit, it
is thought, of holding greenbacks in
his mouth when he was counting money
or trying to make bets on the race
track. A short time ago he bit his lip
accidentally and the result was blood
poisoning.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Justinable.

"Have you anything to say?" In
quired the sheriff.
"Only one thing" said the con-
demnea man, as he loosened the moose
so that he could speak with more ease;
81 want you to catch that man with the
snapDhot camera and throw him out. l
do pot want to be disgraced by any
araateur photographers. Truth.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Dubuque,s Poor Need Relief.

Dubuque, Iowa, Jan. 26.-This Sec
ton of Iowa experienced the coolest
weather it has known for many years.
This morning it was % below zero.
Heavy snowstorm, followed by severe
cold. Several cases of freezing report
ed, but none of them of a serious ma
ture. Poor people are in desperate
straits. The authorities are besieged
with applicants for relief.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Sudden Change at Denver.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 26.-Thermome-
tiers registered 8 to 10 degrees below
zero in Denver this morning The cold
is felt quite severely on account of the
sudden change from the mild, sun
shiny weather experienced here nearly
all winter. At some points in Colo
RADIO the thermometer fell seventy de-
grees in fourteen hours.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Cold Weather at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 26.-The coolest
weather of the winter prevails through
out western Pennsylvania to-day. In
this city the mercury dropped to from
z to 10 degrees below zero, while Their
mometers in the country registered
from to 10 degrees colder. The cold
wave was preceded by heavy fall of
snow.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Suffering In the Territories.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 26.-This part
of the southwest has experienced the
coolest weather this season during the
last twenty-four hours. Rivers are
frozen deep and great damage to cattle
is reported. The cold wave extended
into the territories, where the suffering
among the unprotected must be in
tense
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Beat with Blazing sticks.

The fire robbers" are busy again.
Their latest victims is Jack Keel, an
old German storekeeper near SPRING
field, Ill. They tied him to bed and
beat him with blazing sticks, in a
vain effort to make him divulge the
hiding place of his money. Keel is In
q precarious condition.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

Pagani, whose form was almost spec
trail, seemed to have his frail existence
suspended by a thread, when the
slightest shock might sever. The physl-
clans ordered solitude and absolute re-
pose, therefore he removed to the Vlila
Lutetanea in the Faubourg POISSON
Mere. 1t was an excellent estaDllsh-
ment and stood in a large parK-hke
garden, where the patient could ENJOY
either solitude or society at choice. A
great charm of the place was that every
one lived as he pleased; in the evening,
either retiring to the solitude or his
apartment. or joining in the games
music and conversation held in the
drawing-room. Pagani preferred pass
ing the evening in quietness and retire
ment. There was plenty of gossip
about him in the drawing-room and
three or four censorious old women fell
on him tooth and nail.
Ladies" began one, have you seen
this great musician? He salutes no one
and never speaks a word. He takes
his bowl of soup in an arbor in the
garden, and then hastens away If any
one approaches. What an oddly he
must be!'
That's part of his malady," said an
other. people say that there is some
terrible mystery about his life; some
love story, imagine"
Not at all!' added a third. "Pagani
is a miser; there's no mystery about
that Tho Qnnparf
which was organized in favor OF the
families who suffered from the inun-
dation of st. Etienne? The great yio-
linist refused to take part in 1t be-
cause he would have to play gratui-
tously. Depend upon it, he fears that
were he to mingle in our society, he
might be asked for similar favors."
In the entire household Pagani never
exchanged word with anyone except
Vicette, the housemaid who attended
him. She was a cheerful, innocent
country girl whose prattle, when she
served his meals. amused him.
One morning Vicette presented her
self with a sad, dropping countenance,
and served breakfast without uttering
a word. The musician noticed this
change in the young girl and ques-
toned her about 1t.
Whats the matter, my child? You
look sad. Your eyes are red; some
misfortune has befallen you, Vicette?"
20, yes, sir"
Would il be indiscreet to ask you
what 1t was?"
Pagani fixed his great black eyes on
the girls troubled countenance.
Come" he said. II see how 1t is.
After having made you a thousand
promises he has quilted you, and you
no longer have any tidings of him."
"Ah! poor fellow! He has quilted
me certainly, but it was not his fault.
How is that?"
Because in the CONSUMPTION he drew
bad number, and he has been sent
away with a long gun on his shoulder
and l shall never see him again,
sobbed poor Vicette as she buried her
face in her white apron.
But, Vicette. could you not purchase
a substitute for him?"
The girl. withdrawing her apron,
smiled sadly through her tears
Monsieur is jesting," she said
"How could l ever buy a substitute
This year men are tremendously ex-
pensive on account of the report that
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Steady Cold at 81. Panl.

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 26.-The mer-
curry did not get above Is degrees below
zero all day yesterday and toward night
took another dip and this morning had
reached 32 degrees below. So far as
reported there have been no unusual
suffering from the cold.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

The most costly tomb in existence is
said to be that which was erected to
the memory of Mohammed. The dia-
monds and rubies used in the decora-
lions are worth e2,000.000.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Iou Point At philaao,nh,a.

Philadelphia. Jan. 26.-The Their
mometer registered z degrees above
morning, the lowest point reached here
this winter. Reports from Pottsville,
Reading, Shamokin, and towns in the
mining regions. show that the mercury
has fallen from to 10 degrees below
zero
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
To Relieve Indiana Poor.

Evansville, Ind, Jan. 26-Zero
weather prevails here. Twelve hours
Of norther caused drop in the Their
mometer of about 40 degrees. There
is much suffering among the poor of
the city, which is being relieved by
organized relief associations.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Frozen Feet Caused Their Arrest.

John Lawson and Howard Hawleyl
we're arrested at Detroit, Tuesday, for
the murder of Farmer John Brown
of Millington, Mich. They had become
badly frozen riding on the bumpers Of,
freight cars and applied t the hospital
for relief.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

We call our readers attention to the fol-
lowing testimonial from undoubted author
itv on the excellence and purity of Speer's
Climax Brandy:
Mr. SPEER:-I congratulate you on a re.
cent unsought testimonial as TO the purity of
your brandy. Lady Duffus Hardy, of Lon
don, England an old acquaintance of mine,
on testing from the bottle of brandy we
brought from Passaic, Immediately asked
me to get a like one for her. which i did.
The English ariStocrats. you know, male and
frnale, are pretty good judges of brandy.
remain. Yours Truly,
PRENTICE MULFORD Editor Graphic.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Record Broken at Toledo. Ohio.

Toledo, o., Jan. 26.-The tempera-
ture this morning is 10 below zero, the
coolest since the establishment of the
signal service, twenty-five years ago.
The day is clear and brilliant.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

Bacon was reading to-day OF vio-
lin maker who made over 1000 fiddles
in his life. Egbert-Its a fact, then.
that the evil man does lives after him.
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

DECATUR, Ill, Aug. %, 1898.
We.consder that we have not only saved
our lives but also our house and home by the
use of Aunt Rachacls Peruvian Malarial
B tiers. We have been sick with malarial
fever the past two years and not able to
work sufficient to pay the interest and taxes
on our home and Keep our family. We have
used Aupt Rachaels Peruvian Nalarial Bit
tiers two months and we are rejoiced TO say
that our health has been restored and we
are free from malariai fever and chills
w. }. Campbell and
MARY CAMPBELL wire.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

Galesburg, ILL.,, Jan. 26.-Preparations
are being made TO entertain the dele
gates and the hosts of their friends who
are to attend the annual encampment
which is to be held here May 4,
and 6.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
What He Did Knnxr.

Inquiring Spectator-Which horse
was it that won? Speculative Spectator
(gloomily)-I don't know the name Of
the horse that won, but l know the
name of most of the horses that didn't
win.-New York Weekly.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
Freezes the Locomotives.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jan. 26.-Cold-
est of the winter this morning; clear
and still. Thermometers show % be-
low Trains are somewhat delayed by
their inability to make steam.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
SIGNS OF THE STARS.
SOME TALES TOLD BY THE
HEAVENLY BODIES.
Correspondents Should BE Careful to
Follow Instructions as to Full Names
and Addresses-Date, Place and Hour
of Birth.

HE Astrologer a
gain insists that all
p e son s writing
him with a view
of obtaining free
readings in this
column, must send
full name and ad-
dress. The name
will not be pub
lished. The data
are often megre, in
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
He's the "Champeen.v

A man in New York has again,
proved the casts claim to monopoly of,
culture by eating 103 oysters and
drinking a pint of sAerry at one Sit
ting.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

a close second to the Golden Rule is this:
mind your own business"
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
NInIarinl RItters.

Good temper is like a sunny day; ii sheds
its brightness everywhere.
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29
A WOODEN SHOE.

It WAS announced
to all Paris that
Pagani had fallen
seriously i'll at the
conclusion of his
grand concert, had
been attacked by a
fever which refused
to yield to the REM
edies employed b.
his physicians.
Co. 1oua InfnP
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

where thete IS no mopey there rs no devil
The Yale expositor., 1897-01-29

Note.-Those who have sent in their
stamps GIG cents for readings by mail,
will usually be promptly answered. In
cases where there is an apparent de-
lay the astrologer should be notified at
once and the mistake will be rectified
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-15
There 1. Nothing 81 Co.

There is nothing just as good As
Dr.. King, New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds. 50 de-
mand it and do not permit the dealer
70 sell You some substitute He will
not claim there is anything better.
but in order TO make more profit he
may claim something else 10 be just
"a good. You want DR. Kings New
Discovery because you know it to be
safe and reliable, and guaranteed to
do good or money refunded For
Coughs, Colds, Consumption and for
all affections Of Throat, Chest and
Lungs, there is nothing 50 good as is
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Trial bot
tie free at Benefits Drug Store
Regular size 50 cents and 800
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-15
HooGlsH FISH.
So Carps Are said to BE, Because They
VIII Eat Anything.


VIII Eat Anything.
''The carp is a very hoggish flsh.a re-
marked a prominent naturalist at the
Cuyier club to a Cincinnati ENQUIRER re-
porter the other day. 1T will eat any
thing digestible, from a water-soaked
log 10 growing lily" continued he.
Its natural food consists of worms,
maggots, larvae. snails, beetles and
other insects, but when these cannot be
readily obtained il will feed on any kind
of plant that grows in or near water.
But few years ago carp ate up all the
wild rice on Portage river, thereby
driving away all the wild ducks that
were in the habit of coming there to
feed.
The German carp was first intro
duced intoAmericain 1877 by the United
States fish commissioner. These fish
were placed in ponds, especially pre-
pared for them at Washington and Bal
timore. In 1850 the distribution of fry
began, and up to January l of the sub
sequent year the carp had been planted
in no less than II, 500 localities. They
prove 10 be especially adapted to Amer
lean waters, and in some localities they
grow with surprising rapidity. A nh
four inches long placed in the waters of
Texas was found to have increased TO
20ls inches in II months, attaining
weight of five pounds"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-15
Rhenmatism Cured in a pay.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys-
lem is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents
Sold by j. T Bennett and Stone Il
Hassell, druggists, Lancaster, Wis.
T f. Anthony, EX-Postmaster of
Promise City, 10 a, says: i bought
one bottle Of Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. and two doses of it did me
more good than any other medicin
| ever took. Sold by j. T. Bennet
and Stone and Hassell druggists.