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The Press., 1898-03-17

No man is better known and liked in that rich tier of Illinois counties, of which Peoria is the centre, than genial Chester s. Harrington, of Princeville, III.
 NIT. Harrington is a veteran of the late war. Like many another brave soldier, he suffered not only during that service, but for yeass afterwards from diseases con- tracted then.
 For years his health was shattered; his sufferings increased. He was unable to gain relief, but now he tells a story which is of profit to many:
 "I served three years in the 124th ni- nois, enlisting at Kewanee, Ill.," said he. ~ was in Libby Prison and suffered like many another Northern soldier.
 The strain of army life did its work ia undermining my health, although the col lapse did not come for sometime after.
 "For fifteen years suffered from general debility and nervousness so badly that 1 eould not sleep. Indigestion resulted and my misery increased.
 "My eyes began to fai1, and as my body lost vitality my mind seemed to give way. l could scarcely remember events that hap pened bat few weeks before.
 For two years was lnfitted for btlsi- ness. Twas just able to creep around dur ing part of this time, and there were many times when cou1d not get up.
 My brother is a doctor, but all his efforts to help me failed to give any relief.
 tried a number of remedies uithcut
The Press., 1898-03-17
A Fatal Oversight,

Recently the wife of an Atlanta man told him she wanted two newspapers that were published in different states. He had no change about him, so she gave him 10 cents with which to pur- chase them.
 He went forth, but on the way be- thought him of the clipping bureau, where, he argued, he could get the pa- pers for nothing. So he invested the money in good cigar. obtained the pa- pers when the clipping man was through with them and returned home.
 On opening the papers his wife dis covered that two items had been clipped from one and four from another, and then there was trouble.
 It was in vain that he tried to ex- plain. In fact, he couldn't explain. The more he stammered out excuses the more his wife's curiosity was aroused.
 The next morning when he appeared down town his head was bandaged and he looked ill
 He is now consulting lawyer as to the advisability of suing the clipping bureau for damages. Atlanta Constitu-
The Press., 1898-03-17

1 lockwood, of Washington, D. C., who is Irecognized among women as their mighti- est leader and champion in all woman S movements which mark this generation, is raised in the interests of women; when this representative of her sex to such an extent that she has been twice nominated for President of the United States by the Equal Rights Party, publishes the fact to the world that she owes her present good health and strength to the use ot Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, 1t comes as a positive proof, n revelation of the way to health to the thousands upon thousands of people who droop and languish under the burden of ill-health, over-taxed strength, nervous disorders and the weaknesses, pains and aches of female complaints
 Mrs. Lockwood says:
 "I have used Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and am pleased to say that 1t has improved my digestion, relieved the sleeplessness under a great nervous strain, during which I believe that sleep would otherwise have been im- possible, and seems in every way to have built up my general health. The attacks of faintness to which had previously been subject have entirely disappeared. It increases the appetite, tends to cheer fulness and general good feeling and leaves no i'll effect.
 "I can freely recommend it to all per- sons afflicted with nervous disorders, or that tired feeling which is so common. I recommend it also to nervous people, aged people and to all persons in delicate health.
 BELvA A. LOCKWOOD, A. NJ. & B. L.,
 Secretary American Peace Bureau" "
The Press., 1898-03-17
A Lafayette Relic.

One ot the most curious and valuable of the relics of General Lafayette, the great Frenchman who cast his fortunes with America when the battle for inde- pendence was at its height, is in the possession of the family of W. G. Griffin of Los Angeles.
 When Lafayette came to this country, he was entertained by a Colonel Griffin and was so touched by the attention shown him that he presented his host with a rare and bea utiful ring which had been placed on his finger by Louis XIV, to whom he admitted allegiance before sailing for America.
 The ring is marquise, with setting about an inch long and fully half an inch wide.-San Francisco Call.
The Press., 1898-03-17
GEM SCULPTURE.
Something About the Making of Cameo
 and lutaRiiOH.

Something About the Making of Camess
 and lntagiios.
 Gem sculpture, or lithoglyptics, is an art of great antiquity, having been practiced by the Baby lonians. the Egyp- tians, the Hebrews and the Greeks. Afterward it salk into decadence, but in the fifteenth century was revived i'll Italy. It is an art that calls for great elegance of taste and much skill, for on a small stone, generally precious. de- signs are represented either in raised work, as cameos. or by being cut below the surface, us intaglios
 To cameos the term minute sculp- ture'' is indeed applicable, for since the days of Greek art celebrated statues have been copied in this way The first intaglios were the scarabs, or beetle shaped signets, worn in rings by the Egyptians from very remote period. One side of the stone was shaped like 8 beetle, the other side was fiat, and the name of the king or yearer was cut in- to it. A hole was then drilled in the stone from end to end, and through it 8 strong wire was passed to hold it in position in a ring, The flat or seal side was always worn next to the finger. bu, when used as a seal it was turned In the art of gem sculpture the Greeks excelled all predecessors The Etruscans, contemporary with the Greeks. also attained excellence in gem cutting, and it is said that lon these early gems of Etruscau or Greek origin may be read as in a book the forms o1 | their religion and the subjects of popu
 lar interest ill politics. song and fable | for centuries.
 Under Augustus gem sculpture flour ished among the Romans, many of then possessing cameos and intaglios of grear value, ana caLlnets of costly gems be | came numerous It is said that Caesar sent six cabinets of rare gems to tho temple of Venus
 There are many fine cameos and in taglios in the British museum. Amons the finest of them accessible to the pub lie are the Cupid and Goose intaglio the Dying Amazon. the Laughing Pawn, 'Bacchus'' on red Jasper. ane the Julius CRsar" of Dicscurides II modern times gem sculpture has reached high state of perfection and beauty -Philadelphia Times
The Press., 1898-03-17

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound" will stop the torture and restore cour- age. All such pains come from de- ranged uterus. Trouble in the womb blots out the light of the sun at mid day to a vast number of women. You should procure Mrs. Pinkham's Com pound at once and obtain relief.
 Mrs. F. NJ. Knapp, 563 Wentworth Ave, Milwaukee, Wis, says: '' suf- fered with congestion of the ovaries and inflammation of the womb. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured me as it will others"
The Press., 1898-03-17
A Raandsouns Gown.

A handsome gown made in Berlin is thus described: "The skirt of a mouse gray reception toilet was of figured moire. decorated with an apronlike ar- fangement of openwork embroidery, the rosettes and flowers being made very plastic by means of a thick underIin- ing. which permits the delicate shade Eof the satin lining to shimmer through The waist was similarly arranged with . traverse empiecement of small satin bands, which fell over the jabot of yell low guipure lace. On the neck was Q garland of wired points or tabs and white silk gauge rnches The waist dis appeared beneath belt of gold and sil. yer braid finished with silver rosettes. The leg O. mutton sleeves were in the form of aspiral above, the plaits mar. rowing in the lower uart.
The Press., 1898-03-17
Spring Medicines.

Clara Barton, President of the Rec Cross Society, indorses Dr. Greene Nervura.
 What higher commendation can a medi cine have, what more convincing proof what more positive assurance that Dr Grecne's Nervura blood and nerve remedy will surely cure, than the recommendation and indorsement of the world wide known and universally loved and honored, Clara Barton, President of the Red Cross Society,"
 Such is the world famous Clara Barton, President of the Red Cross Society, and her words in praise and recommendation of the wonderful curer of disease, Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy will be a new hope to thousands upon thousands of those who are sick, out oi health, weak, nervous, or who suffer from headaches, rheumatism, neuralgia, or other painful and distressing disease nervous affections or poor and devital lzed blood.
 Clara Barton says:
 "we have tried Dr. Greene's NervurI blood and nerve remedy and although tho remedy has been in our hands but n short time, we judge that the remedy has al the merits which are claimed for 1t. We shall still continue it's use, with the ex pectation that we shall be able to endorse it still more highly.
 CLARA BARTON,
 President of the American National
 Red Cross, Washington, D. C.
The Press., 1898-03-17
JOHN KEATS.

A Poets Gentle Life That Was T-rmInat- ed All TOo SOon.
 In the days of Keats. Hampstead and Highgate were still capable of having an individuality of their own and of teeming with interesting associations Part of their celebrity arises from those associations thus foImed Leigh Hunt. visiting those scenes before his death, would point to the wooden seat where be and Keats or he and shelley sat when such a poem was recited or to the path through the fields where Coleridge took leave of him and Charles Lamb, who would shutter some witticism at i parting
 John Keats was born in Moorsfeld, London, l795, and at. the age of 15 was left an orphan, when he entered upon . i've years apprenticeship in a surgeon i Apothecary shop at Edmonton. From his youth he showed passion for music and poetry and spent all his leisure mo- ments in boring over books. After read ing "The Faerie Queene'' he would talk of nothing but Spenser. He learned whole passages by heart, which he would repeat and dwell upon with ec- stasies of delight. His first poetical com position, written at the age of IF, was entitled "In Imitation of Spenser. From that time it seemed that Keats lived only to read poetry and to write it He luxuriated in the thoughts of poets talked about them and read them to his friends.
 Before Keats apprenticeship was over it was evident that he would not persevere in becoming 8 surgeon. At 90 he entered a hospital as Q student, but soon gave it up and found moro oon- genial society with Leigh Hunt, Shel- ley, Goodwin. Haydon and others. Keats signalized his accession to this literary group by publishing in 1877 a man volume of poems Hunt describes him at this time as being under medium height, with shoulders very broad for his size His face, strongly cut, yet deli ,ately mobile, denoted determination and sensitiveness His entire expression was of eager power. and he plainly lhowed his emotions Wordsworth alone he seemed to look upon as a sub- timity among contemporary poets
 In 1877 he left London to lead . quiet, thoughtful and busy life on the isle of Wight, returning a year later with four books of his |" Endymion" com pleted. In 1920 he was seized with the fatal malady. the knowledge of which had been his fearful secret for some years. After few months. during which he seemed partly to fight with death as one to whom life was precious and part ly to long to die as one who had nothing so live for, he was taken to Italy and there breathed his last at Rome, Febru- ary, IS2l. at the age of 25
 He had wished for ''ten years of po- etic life, but not half that term had been allowed him Crowded into his short life was much of interest with his ambitions, his high ideals and his tall cuts, and had he lived the ordinary age of man many think that he would have been one of the greatest poetA -Ex- | chanGe = --...s
The Press., 1898-03-17

avail. Finally, having read articles fe- garding cures that had been effected by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, decided to try them. That was in 1896. l bought box and took the pills accord ing to instructions.
 "Foar days later I had the happiest hours l had known for years. That night l went to sleep easily and slept soandly as a child and awoke refreshed.
 "Aftsr had taken four boxes of the pills, found that was cured and had also increased P pounds in weight.
 TT his greatly surprised my friends, who thought my case was hopeless one. be- g1a my work again and have continued ever since in excellent health.
 Another valuable gain to me was, that while was taking these pills had been cured of the smoking habit, which had formed when was boy and had elung to me all these years The craving for tobacco left me and have never expe- rieneed it since.
 cannot say enough for these pills and have recommended them to many"
 To verify this statement Mir. Harrington made affidavit to its truthfulness before Lincoln N. Coy, Notary Public.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People strike at the root of disease by acting di- rectly upon the impure blood. Their power is marveloas and many wonderful cures have been made. Druggists consider them a potent remedy. and all self therra.
The Press., 1898-03-17
THE EMPEROR WORSTED.
q pIucky Little Hungarian Girl Got Re-
 Venge For SadOwa.

q Plucky Little Hungarian Girl Got Re-
 venge For Sadowa.
 The present kaiser would probably not admit that he had often been thwarted in any of his plans, but an anecdote has recently become known which shows that he at least once ''got fhe worst of it. " and it is all the more piquant from the fact that he was de- feated by a girl.
 When the kaiser, who was then Prince Wilhelm, was about 10 years old, he and Prince Heinrich spent some time at Cassel with their tutors, who sometimes allowed the little princes to play with other children. One day when several of them were gathered together it chanced that little French girl was among the number, and the young Ger mans conceived the brilliant idea of making her 8 representative of the coun- try they all so cordially hated. The de- lightful plan was immediately put into execution, and the poor child was tied to 8 tree Then began fusillade of pine cones, sticks, etc., and whenever anything struck her there was a cry of Here's for Sedanr' This went on for h girl. Helena von D., who was watch ing, could bear the injustice no longer, and, singling out Prince Wilhelm as chief offender, she threw herself on him. The attack being unexpected, he was completely taken by surprise and fell down, whereupon she began to pound him, crying out at each blow,
 Here's for Sadowa!''
 The prince was fast getting the worst of it, for his little adversary was thor oughly in earnest, when the imperial tutors, hearing the noise, rushed up and separated the combatants. After that the princes were more carefully watch ed, and Wilhelm had no opportunity to "get even" with the little champion of justice. Some days afterward, hearing that the princes were leaving, Helena went down to the gate to see them go by. As they passed Wilhelm spied his foe, and leaning out behind his tutor he stuck out his tongue. h
 Helena was the daughter of titled parents, and later she was married to an Englishman. When the kaiser was in London, she told this story to one ot his gentlemen in waiting, who in turn repeated it to his majesty. Tie latter exclaimed: ''Is that devil of 8 girl here now? would like to see her, A meet. ing was arranged, but Helena became ill, and so they never met after that one encounter to make friends or renew hos hlitiea-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1898-03-17
4 rAvoR,Te POEM.

 wandered lonely as . cloud
 That fioats on high OCT vales and kAllA when all at once saw a crowd, A host Of golden daffodils, Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the bressA Continuous as the stars thas shine And twinkle on the milky way They stretched in never ending line Along the margin of bay. Ten thousand aw Lat glance. Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced, but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glse. 4 poet could not but be gay
 In, such e joonnd company. gazed and gazed, but little thought what wealth that show to me had brOu&hs For often when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude, And then my heart with pleasure hlls And dances with the daffodils. 5--s ...... ..- Wordsworth.
The Press., 1898-03-17
Doubtful Complinent..

The compliments paid by the poor ara often put in an amusing way. One old woman who was very fond of the rector said to Mir. Bernays: "You know, sir, us likes the rector; ifs ears are so clean" Surely an odd reason for pa- rochial affection. Another admirer once declared with regard to the whole staff of clergy, "You are all so plain" Ga word of high commendation). ..but as for the vicar, 'e's beautiful. The great est compliment, though at the same time themost curiousMr.,B ,Bernaysever heard, was paid by workingman to certain bishop, famous for his simple kindli- ness, What likes bout the bishop is 'e's not a gentleman. .n-Westminster Gazette.
The Press., 1898-03-17

Belva A. Lockwood, foremost woman of her time, cured by Dr. Greene's Nervura.
 There Is no word SO powerful among women, no influence so great, and no authority SO high hs the utterances of a recognized leader when speaking to her sister women for the good of womankind.
 When, therefore, the voice of Belva X.
The Press., 1898-03-17

WoRTH KNowING.-- Thousands have found a friend in Bacon's Celery King. If you have never used this great specific for the prevailing maladies. Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Costive- ness. Nervous Exhaustion, Nervous Pros tration, Sleepleesness, and all diseases arising from derangement of the stomach, liver and kidneys, we shall be pleased to give you a package of this nerve tonic free of charge. Large packaRes 50c. and 25c. E. K. Taft. Stafford Springs; w. P. Fuller, Somers. 1
The Press., 1898-03-17

For some time I have suffered with rheumatism and tried every imaginable remedy without effect. MT. F. c. s. Wells advised me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, telling me that it had cured many cases of long standing like mine. have used four bottles, and feel sure that one more bottle will make my cure com- plete.--A P KoNTz .Claremole Ak Sold by E. K. Taft. Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-03-17

The keeping or the peace and not the making of war is the unmistakable ten dency of every step that has been taken at Washington, is the accurate statement of the New York Times on the situation.
The Press., 1898-03-17

FREE PILLs.-Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and partic- uiarly effective in the cure of Constipal ton and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They gre ,guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious sub do not weaken by their action, but by giv- ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size, 26c.
 per box. Soid 6y R.K.Taft, druggist. 3
The Press., 1898-03-17

GREAT TRIUMPH.-Instant relief and a permanent cure by the great remedy, Otto's Cure for Lung and throat diseases. Why will you irritate your throat and lungs with q hacking cough. when E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville, sole agents, will furnish you a free sample bottle of this guaranteed remedy Its success Is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Sample free, Large bottles 60c and 26c,
The Press., 1898-03-17

After years of untold suffering from piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersville Pa. was cured by using single box .oi DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin dis. eases, such as eczema, rash, pimples, and obstinate sores, are readily cured by this famous remedy. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-03-17

A small piece of cheese and an electric wire form the latest rat trap. The cheese is fixed to the wire, and the instant the rat touches the cheese he receives q shock which kills him.
The Press., 1898-03-17
Many People Cannot Drink

Coffee at night. It spells their sleep. You can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate it nour- tshes. cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young Made from pure grains. Get a package from
 your grocer to-day. Try it in place Of coffee.
The Press., 1898-03-17

We are anxious to do little good in this world. and can think of no pleasanter or better way to do 1t than by recom- mending One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive of pneumonia, consumption and other serious lung troubles that fol low neglected colds. W D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-03-17

There are three little things which do more work than any other three little things created-they are the ant, the bee and .DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the last being the famous little pills for stom- ach and liver troubles. W: D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-03-17
A Suffering
 Soldier.

7Aas Seteyan /oAsH for Ais country; snfeyed fold AarasAtps, and returred zOiM AeaAh shattered Many 6,aOe soldier Aas Me samse History. To-day Nfs re1oaces hu ne7eound strengM and keHs Azs e1berle,.ee be,zeft others.
The Press., 1898-03-17
MOST FAMOUS WOMEN IN THE WORLD
Recommend Dr. Greene's NeTvuFa Blood and
 Nerve Remedy as the Greatest of all Cures.

Like Clara Barton and Beva A. Lockwood Who Tell You to Use Dr. Greenes Nerura Cured. In the Spring You Need the Strengthening Purifying nvigoratng Ettecs or Dr. Greenes Nervura Take it Nov" For it IS the Best or All Snrnn Madc
The Press., 1898-03-17

That copper preceded the bronze age is proven by the fact that articles recently unearthed at Abydos and Negadah Egypt have been pronounced pure copper.
The Press., 1898-03-17

Children and adults tortured by burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases may secure instant relief by using De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is the great Pile remedy. w. ID. Heald.
The Press., 1898-03-17

The efforts to civilize professional base ball players deserve the highest common dation of long suffering public.
The Press., 1898-03-17

What pleasure is there in life with a headache, constipation and biliousness Thousands expertepce them who could become perfectly healthy by using De- Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-03-17

Whooping cough is the most distressing malady; but its duration can be cut short by the use of One Minute Cough Cure, which is also the best known remedy for croup and all lung and bronchial troubles. W, ID. Heald
The Press., 1898-03-17
Telegraph posts along a railway are placed 30 to the mile.
Brooklyn, N. Y. Dec 1!

Broodyn, N. Y., Dec 19, 1896
 MKssRs. ELY BRos. :-I have used Ely's Cream Balm Q number of years and find it works like 6 charm. It has cured me of the moet obstinate case of cold in the head in les than 4S hours from the time l felt the cold coming on. I would not be without 1t. Respectfully yours,
 2SS Hart St. FRKDK FRIES. Cream Balm is, kept by all druggists. Full size 50c. Trial size 10 cents. We mail 1t.
 ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y. City.
The Press., 1898-03-17

Out of 200 applicants for servicr in the navy, only seven were accepted. The government is a little particular.
The Press., 1898-03-17

A thrill of terror is experienced when a brasey cough of croup sounds through the house at night. But the terror coon changes to relief after One Minute Cough Cure has been administered. Safe and harmless for children. w. D. Heald.