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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
A Human LOrgnette.

CASTOR Seguy of Paris has invented
what he calls the human lorgnette.'
He was the first man in France 10 sue
cessfully repeat the experiments of
Roentgen. He is 80 years old. is direc-
tor of the photographic Institute of
France and has invented a dozen scien-
tific appliances.
The great advantage of his new ap-
paratus is that it is no larger and is
as convenient 70 handle as parlor
stereOpticon. In its small compass he
has put all the electric storage cells.
transformers and tubes necessary for
obtaining the y ray. He claims that
it will show the interior of the human
body with as much facility and 'exacti
ture as it reveals the contents of
trunk or travelling bag, that by its use
one may see the action of the heart and
all the organs and locate and diagnose
without error all diseases and fractures
of the bones and many severe forms
Of organic diseases.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
AGood Dictionary for Two Cents.

A dictionary containing the definitions
of 10000 of the most useful and import
ant words in the English language is
published by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co, Schenectady, n. Y. While it contains
some advertising, it is n complete diction-
ary, concise and correct.
In compiling this book care has been
taken to omit none of those common
words whose spelling or exact use occa-
sions at times momentary difficulty,
even to well educated people. The main
aim has been to give as much useful in
formation as possible in a limited space.
With this in view, where noun. adjective
and verb are all obviously connected in
meaning, usually one only has been in
serted. The volume will thus be found TO
contain the meaning of very many more
words than it Processes to explain.
To those who already have a diction-
ary, this book will commend itself be-
cause it is compact, light and convenient;
to those who have no dictionary what
ever, it will be invaluable. One may lie
secured by writing TO the above concern,
mentioning this paper, and enclosing a
two-cent stamp.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
PeOnle Talked About.

A queen who insists on going bare
footed is her majesty of Madagascar,
All the same, she wears the most eS-
pensive of Partisan toilettes.
Prince Bismarck has been heard to
say that he would rather find cure
for rheumatism than have all the titles
of Europe conferred upon him.
A sentinel having addressed the en-
press as fraulein, the German emperor
has ordered a portrait of her majesty
to be hung in all the barracks of Ger
many.
1t is said that neither Du Maurier
nor the publishers of "Trilhy" sent Il
copy of the book to the author of Ben
Bolt" In fact, the latter claims that
he has not read the book at all and
does not even know the story.
The earliest forecast of the career of
the earl of Rosebery was made by n
shrewd Scotchman, who heard him de-
liver a speech at a luncheon after Il
military review. He was a lad of II,
but lie spoke so well that his keen OBJ
server declared that the volunteers had
been listening to one of England's
prime ministers.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
"Libclcr of the Press"

Gen. Porter relates the following
anecdote in the Century:
Gen. Meade had been untiring in his
was Gen. Grants senior by seven
years, was older than any of the corps
commanders, and was naturally of an
eXcitable temperament, and with the
continual annoyanceS to which he was
subjected he not infrequenty became
quite irritable. He was greatly dis
turbed at this time by some newspaper
reports stating that on the second night
Of the battle of the Wilderness he had
advised a retreat across the Rapidan;
and in talking this matter with Gen.
Grant, his Indignation became so great
that his wrath knew no bounds. He
said that the rumor had been circulated
throughout the press and would be be-
lieved by many of the people and per
haps by the authorities in Washington.
Mr.. Dana, the assistant Secretary of
War. who was still with the army, was
present at the interview and he and
Gen. Grant tried to console Meade by
assurances that the story would not he
credited and that they would give
broad contradiction of it. Mr.. Dana
at once sent dispatch to the Secretary
of War, alluding to the rumor and say
ing: This is entirely untrue, he has
not shown any weakness Of that sort
since moving from Culpeper, nor once
intimated doubt as to the successful
issue of the campaign"
The Secretary replied the next day
June 1O), saying: please say to Gen.
Meade that the lying report alluded to
in your telegram was not even for
moment believed by the President or
myself. We have the most perfect
confidence In him. He could not wish
a more exalted estimation Of his abil-
ity, his firmness and every quality Of
commanding general than is entertain
ed for him." The newspaper CORE
spondent who had been the author of
the slander was seized and placed on
a horse, with large placards hung upon
his breast and back bearing the in
scription, "Libeler Of the Press" and
drummed out of camp. There had
never been a moment when Meade had
not been in favor Of bold and vigorous
advances and he would have been the
last man to counsel retreat.
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Conxicts Work Unearded.

The anomalous spectacle of large
gang of penitentiary convicts working
In the open with no officers or armed
force to guard them is presented every
day a: Yuma, Ariz. They are camped
on the Colorado River, little above
Yuma, to be exact, and they are en-
gagged in cutting wood for the territory.
None of them escape. None try to es-
cape. Why do they stay? Because
each man guards the other. Each man
Is "short termer." none of them hav-
ing more than a year yet to serve. All
are allowed a rebate for the work they
do. When a convict has cut two cords
OF wood he has earned a days rebate
on his term, but should one of the gang
escape then every man in the gang loses
all rebates. Thus each man becomes
his brothers keeper in more practical
sense than the beautiful theory is often
carried out among Recommendations
Globe Democrat.
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we picked our way carefully through
the garden, and slipping through gate
into an unfreQuented alley, we made
our way to the railway yards. Loca-
ting the mixed train which was to pull
out at o'clock, l obtained permission
TO enter box car, and, folding our
blankets, we lay down on the floor OF
the car, having securely fastened the
door. and awaited the time of leaving.
''In all my war experience | never
passed such an anxious night as that,
and | never felt safe until we had
passed the outskirts of the city and
were speeding away toward Atlanta as
fast as steam could carry us. When
| arrived here | turned General Dow
over to Coon Mitchell feeling that all
danger was past, and he accompanied
the prisoner to Richmond and turned
him over TO the authorities there.
Il passed through many thrilling ex
periences during the war, but l was
never in such close place as l was
that night in Montgomery, while in
charge of the great temperance leader,
who was afterward to make such q
worldwide reputation as the undaunt'
ed leader of the crusade against the
liquor evil.-Montgomery Nj. Folsom,
in Chicago Times-H Herald.
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INDIANS ON THE WARPATH.
SeminoIes Reported to Be Killing and
Raidiuy.

There is an uprising in the Seminole ma.
ton. Two hundred and fifty braves ,weni
on the warpath Tuesday and left a trai
of blood and ashes. The Indians are seek.
ing to avenge the recent burning of Lin.
coin McGeisey and Palmer Simpson. two
Indians of the Seminole tribe who were
accused of numbering Mrs. Simmons at
Maud postoffice. in Oklahoma.
The redskins went to Maud and massa
cred twenty-five men. women and chill
dren of the homesteaders. After killing
every white person they could find they
fired the town and it is i'll ashes. Many
of the victims were scalped by the say
ages. and other bodies were otherwise
mutilated according to Indian traditions
The redskins then marched on Earlsboro
o. T., swearing vengeance on every white
regardless of age, sex or condition. Their
march through the country was marked
at every point by bloodshed and fire. The
Earlsboro inhabitants had been warned
and a train conveyed every woman and
child to Dallas. 4 train was dispatched
bound for the scene of the reported mas
sacre under orders from Federal Judge
springer and having on board all the
available deputy marshals under command
of Capt. Brady. The Secretary of War
was wired to order troops from Fort
Reno. The general officers of the Choc,
taw, Oklahoma and Gulf road ordered out
a special train from Shawnee bearing vol
unteers armed with Winchesters to inter.
cept the Indians and prevent further
bloodshed There is general alarm
throughout the Southwest and grave fear,
are entertained for homesteaders on the
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20

Guence.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
THE DETECTIVES MISTAKE.


Burker was more than an ordinary
detective, and when big reward was
offered for the arrest of Click Joyce's
gang of moonshiners in the Tennessee
mountains Burker concluded to win the
money. He only weighed 130 pounds,
but he was game and ambitious. He
went among the mountaineers as an in
valid seeking rest and health. putting
up with family in which Mag Wilkes
was the oldest daughter. Physically
she was a magnificent specimen of her
sex, and Burker soon learned that she
was Clicks sweetheart. Then he laid
his plans in the cold-blooded way that
detectives have. He became Mags de-
voted admirer. His stories of life in
the city were enchanting to the unsO-
phisticated beauty, and she couldn't
help contrasting the ways of Burker
with those of her giant young lover
Click was duly informed of this men-
ace to his future happiness. but he held
his peace and never lessened his vigi-
lance against the possible invasion of
revenue officers.
One night Burker and Mag sat on the
shelf of rock, little dreaming that on
top of it, not a dozen feet away, stood
Click, leaning on his long rifle. Burker
proposed as though his life depended
on the answer and Mag accepted.
Click was about to move around to the
base of the rock when Burkers words
stopped him.
"Now, dear" he said persuasively, II
want the first proof Of your love. You
know where Click JOyce's still is. Take
me to it. I've often wanted to see
moonshiner's abiding place. We won't
go too near tonight, but I'll know the
way and call again."
Burker could not see her face, and
before she could answer Click had
sprung down, announced himself and
wrested a revolver from Burker's hand.
Mag he began, 81 reckon you an this
man is gwine ter be married. I'm
not"
Hole on, Click. I'm not denyin' we
wus, but I'm a needin' of you more'n
ever, Click. He's a revenuer. Don't
you tech airy hair of hisn's head.
Weuns has seen him an he will go
down tn trail in the mornin' an not
come back no more"
Burker Is stu detective, but he
never goes to the mountains.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
YOUNG GIRL MURDERED.
Her Stepmother Confesses the Crime
at the Coroner's Inquest.


Louise Wollert, l. years old. was mur.
dered in her own home at Algonquin. III.
Tuesday morning. Her step-mother, Mrs.
Christian Wollert, at first said tramp
had shot the girl. She said he called and
asked for breakfast and when Louise
turned to ask her mother if she could feed
him he shot her i'll the back. This was Al
first believed, but the woman's actions
and lack of grief aroused suspicious. Fl.
nally. while the coroner's inquest was in
progress, she confessed to the murder
She would not at first give any motive,
but little by little it was drawn from her
that she wanted the girl out of the way
because she feared her testimony in q
suit for divorce now pending. The girl
had two bullets in her back and one in
the right arm and another had grazed her
temple. 1t was evident from the appear,
hnce of things and the blood marks on the
floor that struggle had occurred. After
shooting the girl Mrs Wolert. it is be
lieved, set fire to n mattress with the in
tention of burning the house. The WON
an was taken to Woodstock and lodged
in in
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20

Yukon in the search for gold, and has
diverted the attention of many others.
But in order to get there it is necessary
that man should be possessed Of the
best of health. strong powers OF endur-
ance and considerable means. He leaves
his wife and his family for a considerable
period, and the hardships he has to endure
are all unknown to him.
Canada has other gold fields, though.
They are the fields that produce her gold
en- grain. This year the crop of Manitoba.
living directly north of North Dakota,
yielded p 100000 bushels Of wheat alone.
The current price averages 16 cents,
which, as a local paper puts it, makes
the product in gold this year, for wheat
alone, equal to value Of Sl5.96O,OOo.
Twenty thousand farmers did this, or an
average to each producer of about $I9S.
But these same farmers are not living
by wheat alone This is only one source
of revenue to them out of many. They
have also beef. butter. potatoes. oats,
barley and poultry to SELL and sometimes
other things, so that it may be fairly es-
timatcd that their incomes will average
at least 81 600 per farmer. Thus Mani
TOBIAS fields have yielded this year fully
SOC, 900 900 in gold, divided among 2O,0OO
nctual producers. and general popuia-
ton of about 100000
After counting the cost of stamp mills,
expenses of men, etc, rich as is the hlon-
dixie. such vast wealth as is being taken
out of thsSsoil in raising wheat in this one
province, cannot possibly be secured IN
any mining district. or course mining de-
velopment assists agricultural develop
ment, and that is why the Government of
Canada feels so much assurance in pre-
iicting prosperity to all who take up farms
Canada. Western Canada to-day
promises more than any other known field
hat is open to immigration. Farms of
60 acres. capable of producing the best
Io / hard wheat, yielding thirty to forty
bushels to the acre, are given away free.
Railways. markets. schools, churches-all
ire convenient The Canadian form of
government is one Of the most liberal
known. and hearty welcome is given to
settlers of all nationalities. Already there
ire many settlers gone in from the States,
and the reports from them are highly fav-
orable Those desiring Information as to
free homestead laws, low transportation
rates, etc, will have pamphlets. ETC., sent
free on application to the Department of
The Interior. Ottawa, or to any agent of
the Government.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Deadly New Bullet.

The British Government is consider
ing the adoption of a bullet invented in
Birmingham. This bullet IS made of
lead, and, instead of being conical, the
top is level and has cup-like cavity.
On entering the flesh this bullet acts
like a punch, cutting a clean round
hole, which does not close. The bullet
begins to expand Immediately after en-
tering, and after it has Travelled six
inches it produces a jagged hole three
or four inches in diameter. The bullet
Is said to make the most terrible wound
producer known, and it is a question
whether its use would not be breach
of the international convention. y
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Hadn't Thought Of That.


Some time ago. says an insurance
man, "a man asked NE 10 accompany
him home, as he had some things there
to be insured. When we arrived at his
house he showed me 100 boxes of ci-
gars, which he wanted insured. There
were 100 cigars In each box, making
10, 900 in all, and were valued at 10 cents
each. so / insured the lot for 81 900.
A few days ago the man came to me
and asked for the insurance money.
You've had no fire at your house. l
replied. No, but I've smoked them,
said he, and according to the paper,
am entitled to the money, rs 1t reads
distinctly that If the goods are con-
sumed by fire money is paid on appli-
cation AS far as technicalitieS were
concerned he was all right, but | knock
ed him cold about n minute later by
saying, in very stern manner: All
right. sir: you'll get the money; but, ac-
cording to your own confession. | will
proceed at once to make n charge
against you for incendiarism.' We'll,
I'll be hanged" was all he said. and
the room shook violently after he bang
ed the orv'-Philadelphia Record.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Catarrh Cant Pc Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Cstarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease and in order TO cure il
you have to take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is no quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one OF the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular prescription.
1t ia composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly the mucous surfaces The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY CO., Props, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
All About Alaska.

Persons desiring latest and most com-
plete information about the Alaskan gold
fields can get maps and other matter by
sending four cents in stamps to w. NJ.
Lowrie, General Agent Great Northern
Railway, 220 South Clark street, Chicago,
ILL.,, or free by calling at his office. The
Great Northern is the short line to Seat
tie and Portland; vestibuled trains; tour
ist sleepers; meals in dining cars a la
carte; connects with all Alaska steamers.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
The Cuban Scare.


Although the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT
with Spain over Cuba is to some extent in
fluencing the stock market. Wall street ex-
poets no serious complications. Nevertheless
serious complication with other maladie,
may be expected to follow an attack Of bill
iOusness which Is not checked at the outset
The most effectual means to this end is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, an admirable rem
edy, moreover. for dyspepsia, malaria. kid
ney trouble, constipation and nervousness.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Growth of Paper Trade.

In 1901 there was but one paper mill,
that of Zenas Crane at Dalton. Mass.
In 1873 there were in the whole coun-
try $50 mills producing 81, 7,637 tons of
pal = annually. While now there are
and pulp of $4,000 tons and a yearly
output of 100000 tons. The most of
this vast product is consumed in this
country, but an increasing portion is
sold abroad. The book printers and
newspapers use over 5000 tons of paper
daily.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Give ,he Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetiz-
ing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee. but is free from all its injuri-
Gus properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stimulant but health builder. and chill
iren, as well as adults. can drink it with
great benefit. Costs about Il as much as
coffee 10 and 25c
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
On Board the Local.

I'm out of sorts this morning" said
the conductor, after he had finished col
lecting the tickets. 'I've got a bad fit
Of the blues"
$50 / see," replied the brakeman, as
he sized up the conductors new uni
form. ''Why don't you patroDize some
other tailorT
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Ouieting the Indians.

'Tt was not the United States army
that Quieted the Indian" said the Mil
waukee man; sit was the cowboy.
Twice a year, regularly. the men who
herded cattle went out to tame the
aborigine, and you know the only way
to do that is to kill him. The army
could not have accomplished in a hun
dred years what the cowboys did in
kwonfvo
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
GROWING WHEAT SOLD FOR rs.
Kentucky Farmer Makes a Contract
for Summer Delivery of Crop.

1OT VI NTop'
The Kentucky farmers believe that the
next wheat crop will bring high price,
but one was found who WIS willing to
take 10 cents bushcl for his growing
crop, TO be delivered after thrashing next
summer. He found Il purchaser in mill
ing firm. The farmer is Jerry c. Cald
well of Boyle County, who has 400 acres
in fine growing wheat. Anderson and
Spillman, local millers, bought the wheat.
1t is thought the yield will be at least
twenty bushels to the acre, making about
5000 bushels. AT this time last year con.
tracts for summer delivery were made Oh
the basis of 80 TO 60 cents bushel.
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Timely Wedding Present.

While bride and bridegroom-elect
we're looking over the house they were
o occupy at WoodfOrds, Me-, some
vorkmen arrived with wall paper and
note saying that If the patterns of the
paper suited the couple the workmen
we're instructed to paper the house
throughout, the whole to be taken as a
wedding present.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Sparks from the Wires.

Dervishes are massing their forces SO
miles from ,hartoum, at Metemmeh and
Shendy.
The cruiser Duguay Trouin. flagship of
the French Pacific squadron, has been or
dered to Chinese waters.
A large expedition of Laplanders is
about to start for New York from Copen-
hagen, Christiania and Tromsoe, to go to
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20

Shake in your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Chilblains. Frost Bites
and Sweating Feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy. =. Y.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
All Kinds of Mendin0.

Mending as an occupation is looking
up. The latest repair shop in Boston
which promises to emancipate women
from the thraldOm of putting braids on
gown-skirts, etc, also announces in
connection, Buttons sewed on proper
ly one cent EACH
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
1t Keeps the Feet Warm and :!

1t Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry
And is the only cure for Chilblalns,
Frost Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Russia,s Ranid Growth.

Russia has the most rapidly increas-
ing population of any country in the
world. The growth during the last 100
years has been fraction less than
100000 annually.
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RetOrt Courteous.

81 have no fears as to my daughters
ultimate success" said the. ex-prima
donna, "for she has inherited my
voice"
Indeed" replied the visitor. i've
often wondered what became Of 1t"
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OF the 1900 miles which form the
land girdle of China, 5000 touch Rus
sian territory, 4,S00 British territory.
and only 400 French. while 500 may be
described as doubtful.
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CouIdn't Fool Him.

"My dear sir" said the magazine pub
Usher. "our circulation is by far the
largest in America"
Undoubtedly So" replied the adver-
tiser. II never supposed for a minute
that it was larger in foreign countries"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-01-20
Expensive Cruiser of France.

The French cruiser Jeanne dare is
estimated to have cost about S4,00O,OO0,
of which perhaps S2.000,000 was for
auxiliary fittings, such as armor. gun
mountings and mechanism, torpedo
gear and special fitting.