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The Press., 1898-05-19
HELPS THE PLUMBER.
Tn. House Rat Eats Quantities of Lead
 Pipe and Creates Sewer Gas.

Thu House Rat Eats Quantities of Lead
 Pipe and Creates Sewer Gas.
 One of the most persistent and de- structive assistants the plumber has is the house rat. A rat can eat out plumb ing as fast as an average honest man can pay for it. To rat greasy lead pipe is a toothsome morceau. When 8 hungry rat forsakes the barn and finds his way into the cellar of a house and thence up through the walls to the space between the floors. the first thing he tackles is the grease on the outside of lead waste pipe. If he finds other food shortly thereafter. he spares the pipe, otherwise he eats the pipe and the water escapes through to the ceiling below and ruins the plaster. The plumb CT is sent for and repairs the leak, but he doesn't tell what caused it.
 Once upon a time a rat was "hoist by his own petard,'' so to speak. He got into house and found his way to 8 lead pipe, on which he tried his teeth. It was pleasant chewing and put a fine edge on his teeth, so he continued. Soon he had eaten a large hole in the pipe and a stream of scalding water poured forth Before he could escape he had been scalded to death, to say nothing of being drowned. But he had the satisfac- tion of knowing that he had ruined 8 fine ceiling and that the carpet under heath it had been soaked full of lime water. There is no great loss without some small gain.
 Just to show what they could do, some rats once ate 50 feet of lead pipe under bathroom and over the kitchen of a big hotel in this city. The floor of the bathroom was marble and under it was fireproof floor made of iron beams and hollow tiles. The pipes were laid in the space between the floor and the girders. Rats were attracted thereto by the odors from the kitchen. They met the lead pipes. When their appetites were satisfied, the space was filled with lead dust.
 Rats like to eat drain. pipes from kitchen sinks because they are lined with grease. The only way to keep them away is to pack the pipes with mineral wool Mineral wool is a sub stance made of furnace slag through which 8 jet of air has been forced while it cooled. The mineral wool gets into the eyes of the rats and drives them away. Modern plum bers discourage rats by laying iron instead of lead pipes.
 Rats, strange to say, are great breed- CTS of sewer gas. They gather up bones and scraps of meat about the kitchen yard and carry them up into the rafters between floors and ceilings The pres ence of this plunder is sooner or later discovered by the odor, and the plumber is sent for to discover whence the sewer gas comes. It is not always we'll to tell the housekeeper the truth.
 Thus it is the humble brown hous rat helps his friend the plumber earn an honest livelihood, and the plumber thanks him in his own gentle way.- Kansas City Star. -
The Press., 1898-05-19
A Fortunate Escape.
A Burlington Young Lady Tells the
 story oF Her Rescue.
From hs Clipper. Burlington, VI.


 A reporter called upon Miss Lillian War hngtOn, Vt., and begged the favor oi an in- tsrview.
 The young lady is musician and Q pianist of considerable renown, and has her time fully occupied by engagements to play at concerts and other entertainments thnt are oOnmtantly taking place in the city, and the strain upon the strength and nervous energy of the pianist can be easily imagined.
 "I never could have stood it once. hut have something now, said Miss Warner work. Some little time ago l was utterly unable to attend to my duties, owing to a disarrangement of the nervous system that affected my eyes with all the rest. They be- came 90 weak and troubled me so that tin- ally went away into the country to rest. The benefit obtained from the change of scene and freedom from care was, however, merely temporary, and upon my return to work l rapidly lost all that had gained and more"
 "But did you consult a doctor2"
 70 yes, indeed I put myself under the care of several doctors, and even tried many remedies recommended for cases like mine, but the medicines had no lasting effect, and 1t looked as though nervous prostration was to be my portion.
 1T was about ready to throw physic to the dogs when first heard of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and 1t was with but small faith in any benefit to be derived from them that at last made up my mind tO try them.
 Hardly had I taken the first box before I experienced c great relief from the weak ness and nervous troubles with which was afflicted, and my eyes grew stronger every Are you taking the pills now?" was the next query. "No; as I told you the first box helped me a great deal, and after had taken six boxes f felt SO we'll that Jeff off the rnedi- cine entirely and have not taken any now for some weeks. am able to attend to all my duties and feel as we'll as can be. while
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also was troubled with kidney disease. Her blood was SO thin that the drop or two drawn by the prick of needle was almost us color less as water. She had trouble with her heart and often tainted from the slightest exertion, as upon rising from bed, or from a chair.
 "Another bad symptom was a cough, which was SO unremtting that 1t was the general opinion of our friends that she was cOnsumptive. She lost flesh rapidly. Some times she would be confined to the bed for two or three weeks. then be around again, but only to suffer a relapse.
 She was not only physical wreck, but her mind was affected, and nt times she had no realization of what she Was doing. We feared, in fact, q complete mental overthrow and consequent removal tO an asylum. for although we had two of the best physicians in the city, and had tried several proprietary medicines, none benefited her.
 "We had read considerable about pr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and had also heard of some cases where they had trial. We purchased some at the drug store of White & Burdick, of this city. "Hattie began to take the pills in the early part of January of this year. Inn provement was noticeable after the first box had been taken. The first hopeful sign that I noticed was that she did not complain of headache. The attacks of dizziness also be- gan to abate in frequency, and she ceased to cough. One after another, the distressing symptoms left her. She took in all, nine boxes of the pills. At the present time she is in perfect health. The alteration in her mind and body is almost past belief
 T cannot say enough in praise of Dr. Will. liams' Pink Pills, they saved the life of our daughter. We have recommended the pills to a number of friends, and if there IS any one else who would like the benefit of our experience with this remedy, we will gladly answer any inquiries"
 STATE OF NEW YORK,
 ToMPKINS COUNTY.
 Charles NJ. Burnett being duly sworn says he is the step-father of Hattie King, and re. sides at No. 94 Humboldt Street. in the city of Ithaca, and that the foregoing is true report of his statement.
 CHARLES M. BURNETT. Subscribed and sworn to before me May 8th, 1897.
 CIR. WOLCoTT, Notary Public. In and for TOmpkins County, N. Y.
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He owes and resides upon the paternal homestead and his thoroughly cultivated the force and energy of his character Mr. Householder is deeply interested in public welfare:@- In his domestic relations he is blessed with sympathetic, affectionate wife, son growing into manhood and three daughters.
 Four years ago, the first blow fell on that happy home. During the winter the second eldest daughter, who was just budding into womanhOod, was prOstrated by the grippe, disease whose deadly nature was not then generally understood.
The Press., 1898-05-19

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen suf- fering from throat and lung difficulties to call at our store for sample bottle of Otto's Cure, which we are distributing free of charge. We confidently recom- mend it as a cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption, and all diseases of the throat and lungs. It will stop 8 cough quicker than any other known rem. edy. We believe it will cure you. In croup or whooping cough it is sure to give instant relief. Large sizes soc. and 25c. Sold by B. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and W. F. Fuller, Somers. 3
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The Massachusetts state cattle commis- sion, which has in its care the enforce ment of the laws relating to contagious diseases among domestic animals, seems to be in danger of extinction. The legis- lature has refused to appropriate any more money for 1t, and bill to abolish it is before the house of representatives.
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tile business at Liberty Hill, Ga. He says: "One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved me of a severe pain in my back. I think it o. K." For lame back, rheumatism, neuralgia, swellings, sprains, bruises, burns and scalds DO oth- CT liniment can approach Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is intended especially for these diseases, and is famous for it's cures. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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New York is so large city that me- diocre man is completely swallowed up in it, while even a great man gets lost therein. Two years ago John G. Carlisle was one of the half dozen greatest men in the public life of the nation. On his retirement from office last year he went to New York to live, and has since then scarcely been heard of.
The Press., 1898-05-19
No. Worried Abou, Hi. Ancestors.

"I can trace my ancestors back to 100 years before William the Conqueror. ''
 Well, can't trace mine that far, but haven't the slightest doubt that some of them were living even earlier than that. '-Cincinnati Enuuirer.:
The Press., 1898-05-19

A few months ago Commodore Dewey did not want an assignment to the con- mand of the Asiatic squadron. He was eager for a command nearer home, where the chances of active service and distinc- ton seemed to be better. He little knew the great fortune in store for him.
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Miss Hattie King, of 94 Humboldt Street, Ithaca, N. Y., who was recently so i'll that little hope was entertained of her recovery, hns entirely regaincd her health. Her case is one of unusual interest. Following is sub- stantially the language of her stepfather, Chas. M. Burnett, corroborated by that of the mother, in speaking to reporter of the Hhdcdn
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my eyes continue to improve right along. home to the business pirt of the city"
 Miss Warner further said that Dr. Will liams' Pink Pills for Pale People build up the system, giving lasting effect and not merely fictitious strength for the time be- ing,
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"I would not be without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its weight in gold. .' writes D. J. Jones. of Holland, Va. My wife was troubled with a cough for nearly two years. I tried various patent reme- dies, besides numerous prescriptions from physicians, all of which did no good. ] was at last persuaded to try bottle oi Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which promptly relieved the cough. The sec. ond bottle effected a complete cure" The 25 and 90 cent sizes are for sale by E. K Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L, Phillips South Coventry.
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A little boy asked for bottle of "get | up in the morning as fast as you can. '' The druggist recognized household name
 for "DeWitt's Little Early Risers," and gave him a bottle of those famous little pills for constipation, sick headache, liver and stomach troubles. w. D. Heald.
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you are out Of employment and want DO sition, paying you from $50 to $100 monthly clear above expenses by working regularly, or, if you want to increase your present Income from $2O0 to $500 yearly, by working at odd times, write the GLOBE CO.,, 728 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, stating age, whether married or single, last or present employment, and you can secure position with them by which you can make more before in your life.
The Press., 1898-05-19

An Irish tenant observed that It was . "hard thing for man to be turned out of the house which his father builE and his grandfather was born ill"
 Why She Wanted Pint.
 Ethel is small, but extremely sober minded and therefore to be trusted to run on household errands.
 The other day her mother called her from her play and said, "Ethel, want you to run over to the grocer's and get me quart of vinegar.
 Ethel looked thoughtful and hesitat- ed. "I'd rather get pint. mamma" she answered.
 "Why, Ethel, dear?" exclaimed her Rstonished parent. ''I need 8 quart, which you must get.''
 Again the little girl paused. "No, :" she said, "I'll get you pint
 "I'm surprised at you. Why should you buy pint when I wish quart?' insisted the mother.
 "Because, answered Ethel, the tears beginning to come, II can say pint, and I can't say krortr'- York Sun.
 How TO LOOK GooD.-Good looks are really more than skin deep, depending entirely on a healthy condition of all the vital organs. If the liver IS inactive, you have bilious look; if your stomach is disordered, you have dyspeptic look; ii your kidneys are affected, you have 6 pinched look. Secure good health and you will surely have good looks. "Elec. tric Bitters" is good Alterative and Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach liver and kidneys, purif1es the blood cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexion Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. 50 cents per bottle. 5
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Thirty-five years makes a generation. That is how long Adolph Fisher, of Zanes. vile, O., suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-19

Chicago police force last year cost $3,- 457, ,665. The officers made S3,680 ar rests, recovered stolen property valued at $390,62S, and fines were inflicted amounting to $216,2S4.
The Press., 1898-05-19

A torpid liver robs you of ambition and ruins your health. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cleanse the liver, cure constipa- tion and all stomach and liver troubles. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-19

The farmer, the mechanic and the bi- cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch hHazelSalve is the best thing to keep on hand. It heals quickly, and is a well known cure for piles. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-19

The engagement of Mrs. Pauline Au
 brey, daughter of Chief Justice Fuller
 aud Jessup Blair, 8 we'll known society man of Washington, is announced.
The Press., 1898-05-19

Thousands of sufferers from grippe
 have been restored to health by One Min.
 ute Cough Cure. It quickly cures coughs colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe ,asth ma, and all throat and lung diseases w. D, Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-19

An advantageous political and con- mercial treaty with San Domingo is being concluded by the United States minister there
The Press., 1898-05-19

At last accounts MT. Bryan had not been able to decide whether to enlist or
The Press., 1898-05-19

The blowing up of the torpedo boat de- stroyer of Spain off Gibraltar was from the inside, not the outside.
The Press., 1898-05-19
Variable HeiRIat9.

"How tall be you, Henry?''
 "Bout six foot. I guess, with my boots off. How tall be you?''
 "Bout six foot when my hairs cut. '' -Harper's RaZar
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It is great leap from the old fashion ed doses of blue-mass and nauseous physics to the pleasant little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They cure constipation, sick headache and bill iousness. W. D. Heald.
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The women at Logrono, Spain, routed the troops sent to quell the riots there. This incident confirms quite prevalent opinion concerning the fighting qualities of Spain's soldiers.
The Press., 1898-05-19
A Daughter Saved.

Stricken tO the Bed and Upon the Verge of Insanity-Shs Finds n Remedy.
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"Wouldn't your majesty like to take put some life insurance?' respectfully asked the agent on being admitted to the royal presence.
 "I can't afford it, :" replied King Sol omon. "It's all I can do to look after my family while I'm alive.''
 Waving his hand to signify that the interview was ended, he turned to the speaking tube and ordered his steward to provide 800 porterhouse steaks and 700 veal outlets, breaded. with tomato sauce. for the family dinner. Chicago Tribune.
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A Juror PrOStrated.
Could not Endure the.severe Strain o1
 the Trial.

From the Senttnel, Rome, NY. MT. Henry Householder is a prominent dairy farmer and market gardener of Yer non, N. Y. Born of healthy parents, his boyhOOd spent in the favorable surroundings of active farm life, he ir manhood was en- dowed with perfect health.
The Press., 1898-05-19
The New York Latin Quarter.

Eastward from quaint old Greenwich liss Washington square, whose vicinage, together with devious and doubtfully defined district bisected by Broadway and reaching irregularlv eastward and northward as far as Stuyvesant square, has sometimes been styled the "Latin quarter of New York. Within this re- zion a few of the pioneer American au- thors, many of those who belonged to what John Burroughs calls OUT second crop," and still larger mum Der of au- thors who "have not yet the advantage of being dead," have or have had home or haunt.
 Washington square has itself given title to a tale by Henry James of New York life. At No. 21 of the adjacent Washington place that subtly realistic novelist was born, and his father, "the seer," wrote some of his meta physical treatises. We may be sure that the school kept by "a broad bosomed, broad based old lady with ferrule, !" of which young James had knowledge, was not far distant, and if we sit of a summer even ing with Howells' Marches among the old trees of the square we see just north of it the "wide fronted house with a big balcony before its drawing room windows'' and with steps and trimmings of white marble in which dwelt the Dr. Sloper of James tale with his dull daughter and her plot ting aunt. Another mar.-,t and brick dwelling of the same row is that from which Kitty, the heroine of cue ot Brunner's merry Ballads of the Town" disappeared to go "summering'' in studio building on the other side of the square. Hereabout N. P. Willis suffered fagellation from Edwin For rest, provoked by the poets conduct and criticisms in relation to the latter's di. vorce ligitation.-
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Children like it; it saves their lives. We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for coughs, colds, croup bronchitis, grippe, and all throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald
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M. L. Yocum. Cameron, Pa., says, ''l was sufferer for ten years, trying most all kinds of pile remedies. but without success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was recommended to me. I used one box. It has effected a permanent cure '' As a permanent cure for piles DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has o..equal. w. D. Heald
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HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW.
fer Attitude Made Him Question tn
 Joke Manufacturers' Veracity.

a0r ACC1Gu0e M8de Him QueSt1On the
 Joke Manufacturers' veracity.
 "Some time,'' said the young man, when business is light am going to take day off, and when do some of the comic papers will do we'll to engage a large assortment of guards y
 "Going to turn in some comic verse, bre you?" inquired the older man face. tiously.
 "No, I'm not," answered the young man. with emphasis, "but I'll bet when I get through with them they will know few things about their business that they never knew before. "Oh, they've been having fun with you, have they?" exclaimed the older man. "But you mustn't mind that. It's all in good nature, you know.'' "They haven't mentioned me-" as. serted the young man, "but they have led me astray by long series of inane jests, and intend to show them the error of their ways. Isuppose you know that I've been married just about year."
 "Yes, heard of your wedding" | "Well, just about two months after we were married my wife informed me one morning that her mother was con- ing to visit us 1 immediately thought of the comic papers. Before she became my mother in law Irather liked the old lady, but of course things were different after the wedding. Consequently I stamped around and swore a bit and de- ,lared that I wanted it understood that 10 relative te either party to the con- tract could step in there and run that ! horCo Tbo, Fo hoo o% with the statement that if her mother wasn't welcome we might as we'll come to an understanding at once and arrange for separation. I replied that she was welcome so long as she was willing to mind her own business, but that it was a we'll known fact that no mother-in- law ever had succeeded ill doing that yet. Naturally the result was that when her mother arrived my wife and I were not on the best of terms, and it didn' t take long for the old lady to see it. When she did see it, she acted. ''
 "Roasted you, suppose?" said the older man.
 "Roasted me, nothing!' returned the young man. "She roasted her daughter. I happened to overhear it, and when she laid down the law as to the duties of a wife my heart went out to her, and l felt meaner than a bobtail flush for all I'd said of her. And she's been the same ever since. She doesn't mix in much if any when there's tiff, but can easi- ly see that she takes my end of it when I'm not there. And good natured! Say She's the best natured woman you ever heard of Talk about mothers in- law! wish you'd point out one Of those hu- morous writers to me for a minute. I'm feeling pretty strong today. '-Chicagc Record.
 Plenty of Room In Bolivia.
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Plenty of Room In Bolivia.

Bolivia has an area of 400, 900, 900 acres and population of 2,500, 900, or an average of nearly 200 acres to each iuhabitant. This land is extremely rich in valuable woods. silver, copper, tin, etc., and the soil is especially adapted to the cultivation of coffee and tobacco.
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An Irish tenant observed that It was "hard thing for man to be turned out of the house which his father bulls and his grandfather was born in
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Shake Into Your Shoe,

SHH1A0 IHCU IOur ShO6B
 Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart1ng feet, and instantly takes the sting out Of corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. AL ien's Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, cal- lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad- dress Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y.