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The Press., 1898-03-10
RUSSIAN WOMEN.
Not Long Ago They Were Treated as the
Turl,ish NNnmen Are

Not Long Ago They Were Treated as the
Turkish Women Are.
1t is curious to think what q short
time it is since the emperors of Russia
treated their womankind in the same
way they are still treated in Turkey,
says a writer i'll the Montreal Star. In
those days the czar chose his wife from
among his subjects, and she was never
considered his equal. The matters were
arranged in this wagon a certain day
the mobiles brought their young daugh-
tiers to be looked at, and she who took
the emperor's fancy was forthwith cho-
sen to be his wife.
The princesses were kept with the
same strictness as eastern princesses,
and marriage only changed their place
of residence, but gave them no more
freedom. They were allowed occasional
ly to be present when guests were re-
ceived, to whom they would hand a cup
of wine and then retire to their apart
ments, there being suit of rooms at
the north side of the palace reserved es-
pecially for them.
If they were ill, the room was dark
ened before the doctor was admitted,
and he was not even allowed to feel
their pulse, and when they drove out
the windows of their carriages had
drawn curtains.
The first czarina who emancipated
herself from this state of slavery, and
so instituted new and happier era for
Russian women, was the beautiful Ma
thalie Neryschki, the second wife of
Alexis MichacIovitch and the mother of
Peter the Great, and her first triumph
was when she obtained her husband g
consent to drive with him in an open
carriage to the monastery of Troitzky, a
proceeding which at the time Occasioned
a great scandal
Naturally, when the Russian princes
began to intermarry with other Euro
pean royal families, they were obliged
to treat their wives differently, but it
was long time before the court of Rus
STA became as civilized as the rest of
Europe,
The Press., 1898-03-10

Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, undoubtedly
the greatest living divine, occupies in the
hearts and minds of the people position
of pre-eminent esteem and regard. No
other preacher is so widely known, no
other clergyman is so distinguished
throughout the world. y great orator and
writer, his sermons have the widest dis
semination, until there is scarcely family
where his name and works are not known.
When such man, a recognized leader
and teacher of the people, testifes by his
written testimonial that DIR. Greene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy has helped
him and that he recommends its use for
invigoration after over-work, to restore
the strength, energy, nerve force and
vitality of the system, when for any
reason they are lost, weakened or i'm"
paired, those who are sick and suffering,
who are weak, nervous, without strength,
energy and ambition, who are discouraged
and disheartened by repeated failures to be
cured, in fact all who have need of a
strengthening and health restoring med
icine, can take renewed hope from the
words of this great preacher, that DIR.
Greene's Nervura is the one remedy
among all others to give them back the
health and strength they have lost.
Rev. DIR. Talmage says:
400 Mass. Ave, Washington, D. C
I commend DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
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over-work. / have used the Nervura fol-
that purpose.
T. Dewitt Talmage.
Hope of cure should not be lost while
DR.. Greene's Nervura remains untried
no one should be discouraged or despair
of cure who has not yet sought in this
wonderful remedy relief from the pain Of
rheumatism and neuralgia; restoration
from nerve-weakness and nervous prostra
The Press., 1898-03-10

days were numbered. My mother brought
me DR.. Williams Pink Pills for + ale People
and the FIRST box made me feel better.
continued the treatment and to-day / am
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when / commenced to take the pills
weighed 100 pounds, now | we gh I46
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II owe my happiness and my health to
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DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peopse
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The vital elements in Mrs. Lords blood
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The Press., 1898-03-10
Small School.

A bright answer is put down to the
credit of DR.. Fitchett, brother of the ed
itor Of the Australian Review of Re-
views. He was member of a colonial
parliament, wherein one day certain
eccentric and elderly member named
Taylor insisted on making a speech on
education. The Grafton consisted of a
hyperbolical eulogy of the board of
schools in Mr.. Taylor's constituency.
DR.. Fitchett INTERCEPTED some jocose ex-
preston of doubt, "Why, sir, " said the
irate Taylor, turning upon him, lat
this very moment l have a school in my
eye''- "No, only one pupil, Mr.. Tay-
lori" retorted the doctor, and the ora
tors eloquence was drowned in laugh
ter London News.
The Press., 1898-03-10
A Funny Eagle.

A Russian grand duke, one of the
czar's predecessors, was once the guest
of German prince. 1t was early in the
century. In Russia the imperial double
headed eagle is to be seen everywhere
and on everything throughout the en-
pire, stamped. painted, embroidered or
sculptured. AT that period the Cuucarion
of grand dukes was somewhat limited.
This grand duke went out shooting in
Germany and, among other things, shot
large bird. He asked an experienced
huntsman who accompanied him what
the bird was. can eagle, your high
ness, was the answer. The grand duke
turned on him in III irritated way.
"How can it be IN eagle, . he asked,
"when it has only one head?"-San
Francisco Argonaut
The Press., 1898-03-10
a SONG OF THE road.

Rndn and sun ram ana sun
Cloud and wind IN the sky
White roads that westward run,
Banks where man may lie.
Sleep and dream that his tramping's done
And the long long ldleness begun
Crlckets chlrp by the fire,
Grasshoppers wild are we
The white roads our desire
Where foot and tongue wag free,
And kisses grow upon every brler,
And dreams are hanging from every tree.
Cloud and wind, cloud and wind.
These be our friends instead.
Every bush keeps kind
Shade for a vagrant head
Sweet let the dull world lag behind.
+. The heckonlng road runs on ahead.
Black and White
The Press., 1898-03-10
Tennvson and Birds.

Agnes Weld, niece of Tennyson,
speaks thus of the poet in The Contem-
porary Review: much as Tennyson no.
ticed every individual tree and plant,
bird life had still greater attraction
for him. He was much touched by the
fact that the Gagged linnet loses the red
plumage from it's head and breast at
the first molt after its captivity, and
never regains them, and he thought of
devoting a whole poem to the deep
yearning for liberty OF which this was
the sign and type. And one reason he
climbed almost daily, when at Fresh
water, to the summit of the Beacon
down was because he loved to watch
the wild, free flight of the sea gulls cir
cling around its lofty cliffs - =.
The Press., 1898-03-10
MRS. PINKHAM'S VICTORY
Mrs. Sidney Hamlet.
Cured by Lydia e. PinEham's Vegetable
Compound.

RED HOUSE, VA.-To Mrs. Pinkham:
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was very nervous.
Last summer I was almost an
invalid; could not walk across my
room without pain. / sent for our
physician. He pronounced my case a
bad one of Prolapsus Uteri,' conges-
ton and liberation of the womb, and
said I was to lie abed. was so dis
tressed to find myself so helpless and
useless to my family; saw your Com
pound advertised and thought would
try it. 1 took several bottles, and used
the Sanative Wash and Pills as directed,
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full. I cannot write the good you have
done me. Words are inadequate to
express it. May God bless you for the
good you are doing. SIDNEY
HAMLET, Red House, Va.
The Press., 1898-03-10

A NARROW ESCAPE. Thankful words
written by Mis-. Ada E. Hart, of Groton,
S. D.: WAS taken with a bad cold
which settled on my lungs; cough set in,
and finally terminated in Consumption.
-Four doctors gave me up, saying could
live but short time. l gave myself up
to my Savior, determined if could not
stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds l gave it trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and, thank
God, am saved, and am now we'll and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
3. K. Taft's Drug Store. Regular size
SOC and 81. Guaranteed or price refund
ed. 1
The Press., 1898-03-10
The HeIiotrOpe.

The heliotrope is an emblem of devo-
ton. This idea was probably suggested
by the curious habit presented by this
flower of turning its face toward the
sun. Moore's poetical lines about the
sunfiower turning on her god where he
sets the same lCok that she turned when
he rose is not founded on fact. The sun
flower is not heliotrope and does not
turn to face the sun.
The Press., 1898-03-10
Rieht From the Yinernrds.

$50 you've decided not to buy Lord
Harduppes castle, have you?"
Yes" said Mr.. Newrocks "He
wanted to include 10000 bottles of
wine at 81 bottle and admitted that
some of it was 40 years old. Why, 1
can get it right from the vineyards for
less'n that. Chicago Post.
The Press., 1898-03-10

After years of untold suffering from
piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersvlle,
Pa, was cured by using single box Of
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. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

English farmers, who know it is
against the law to use ferrets to drive
out rabbits, place in the burrow rub
Der hose with tin horn on the end in
serted. Then they blow the horn, and
bunny comes out in quick order.
The Press., 1898-03-10

From all over the country comes words
of praise for Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. Here is a sample letter from c..
Shep of Little Rock, Ark: Il was suf-
fering from a very severe cold, when l
read of the cures that had been effected
by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. l
concluded to give it trial, and accord
ingly procured a bottle. 1t gave me
prompt relief. and have the hest reason
for recommending it very highly. which
do with pleasure. For sale by E. K
Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L. Phil
lips. South Coventry
The Press., 1898-03-10
Contrary Infant.

"My wife couldn't go to the concert
last night because the baby threatened
to have Group !"
"That was too bad
eyes, and now she is hopping mad
because the baby didn't have Group after
all. Chicago News.
The Press., 1898-03-10
MANY People Cannot Drink

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a
top. For GTain-O does not stimulate; it nour-
tsh S. cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and tastes
like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get package from
your grocer to-day. Try it in place Of coffee.
1h and 25c.
The Press., 1898-03-10
Embryo Jockey.

1.-THE next scholar may tell me which
is the most prominent race on the face
of the globe?'' said the teacher in geog-
raphy.
''The Derby, SIR replied the smart
boy promptly. Yonkers Statesman:
The Press., 1898-03-10

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. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

A thrill of terror is experienced when a
brassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute Cough
Cure has been administered. Safe and
harmless for children. W. d. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

We are anxious to do little good in
this world, and can think of no plPasanter
or better way TO do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as a
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds. W D. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs.
colds, Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. w. D. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

A new German aluminium air ship, pro-
PEELED by benzine motor, recently rose
to 1000 feet and steered we'll until the
wind became too high.
The Press., 1898-03-10

Children and adults tortured by burns,
scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is the great
Pile remedy. w. D. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

A simple and effective remedy for al
laying cough is to take few grains of
common salt and let is dissolve in the
mouth and then swallow it.
The Press., 1898-03-10
A Mothers
Misery.

The story Of this a0Oman rs the every day history Of
MonSanaS- aoHo suffering size did, aolo be
cured she aoas 'acho aciU bank her o, ShoaO1zg them
tie 7Oay to good healh
The Press., 1898-03-10

Many Of the intelligent men who two
years ago espoused warmly the cause of
free coinage at 16 to l are now admitting
frankly that the plan is no longer prac-
tical one and that it ought to be abandon
cd
The Press., 1898-03-10

The Brockton enterprise has this terse
description of a defaulter: "He was six
feet two inches tall and $40, 900 short.
The Press., 1898-03-10

kind that she gives her children chloro-
form before she whips him
The Press., 1898-03-10

Whooping cough is the most distressing
malady; but it's duration can be cut short
by the use of One Minute Cough cure,
which is also the best known remedy for
Group and all lung and bronchial troubles.
w. D. Head.
The Press., 1898-03-10

In Finland women have the right of
suffrage. They usurp mems privileges
and are carpenters, paper hangers,
bricklayers aud slaughterers.
The Press., 1898-03-10

Local bankers, and others who handle
considerable money, are looking forward
WITH considerable interest to the issue of
the new paper money thatis to be printed
in several colors. Word has been re-
ceived at the various fiscal agencies that
it will soon be ready for circulation.
The Press., 1898-03-10

In some London hotels the walters re
ceive as much as $4,000 a year in tips.
The Press., 1898-03-10
REV, 7. De WITT TALMAGE,
The Most Eminent Preacher in the World
Recommends Dr.. GFeeRe'S NeTVuTa.

Rev. DR.. TaImage Finds Help in the Use of DR..
Greene's Nervura and His Commentator
of this Grand Remedy Will Influence and
Encourage the Weak, Sick and Suffering
to Use 1t and Be Cured.
The Press., 1898-03-10

The ancient copper mines of Sinai
have just been re-explored. These were
worked by the Egyptians or their slaves
1000 years ago and arc believed to have
been abandoned abOrt g. 600 ",n
The Press., 1898-03-10

When you are suffering from Catarrh
or Cold in the head you want relief right
away. Only 10 cents is required to test
it. Ask your druggist for the trial size
of Ely's Cream Balm, or buy the soc.
size We mail it.
ELY Bros 55 Warren ST.. N. Y. City.
l was afflicted with catarrh last au-
tumn. During the month of October /
could neither taste nor smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus Geo. Shautz, Railway, n. J.
The Press., 1898-03-10

"Uncle Simon, what is old fashioned
politeness?"
at is a way people used to have Of
asking Il man about his health and then
listening until he got through reply
ing. Chicago Record.
What pleasure is there in life with a
headache, constipation and biliousness ?
Thousands experience them who could
become perfect y healthy by using De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. w. d. Head.
The largest brain OH record WIS that of
Oliver Cromwell-it weighed little over
go ounces.
The Press., 1898-03-10
BRITISH HISTORY WRONG.
A Misleading Account of the Battle of
White Plains.

Misleading Account OF the BATTLE OF
White Plains.
In it's series of supplements recount
INC THE Battle Honors of the Services"
The British Navy and Army illustrated
once in awhile says something about
the British forces in the Revolutionary
war. When it does, it is pretty sure to
be inaccurate.
The cover of one issue of the ''Bat-
Ele Honors' has a spirited picture of
Braggs grenadiers winning the battle
of White Plains, where they won the
name of the "Slashers, - because they
threw away their fiintlocks and carried
an intrenchment with their short
swords The picture is entitled 1.-THE
Slashers at the Battle of White Plains,
1875"
The battle of White Plains was
fought, as a matter of fact, on Oct %,
1916 1t is stated in the publication
that Washington sent s, 900 men to &C.
cupy a hill above the ford of the
"Brunx," and that this position was
carried by the "Slashers'' with their
swords. 1t is also said that "soon after
this turning movement General Wash
ington, abandoning his stores, retired
with his army toward Connecticut. -
AS matter of fact the position re-
ferred to was held by 400 Americans
under General McDougal and was car
ried by British force of 1900. One
would think from reading the British
version of the fight that the "Slashers"
whipped the entire American army.
There were other british regiments en-.
gagged in the work of carrying Chatter
ton hill, and it is unfair to them to give
all the credit to the "Slashers. "
OF what took place after the position
was carried the version given by The
Navy and Army Illustrated is deliber-
ately misleading. The facts are that
when the hill was carried General Nc
Dougal retired to Washington camp
with loss of 80 prisoners and 100 kill
ed and wounded. The British lost 229
killed and wounded. Howe did not dare
to attack Washington. but sent for re-
endorsements, and On Nov. moved
his augmented army to Dobbs Ferry.
Washington, being confronted by supe-
rior numbers, retired, not toward Con-
necticut, but across the Hudson to New
Jersey on Nov. 9.
When nation starts out to write its
military history and distorts it in some
particulars, it makes one doubt the
truth of all. The truth about the battle
of White Plains would rebound just as
much to the glory of the ''Slashers'' as
does the perverted account published by
the nav and armv.-New York Press
The Press., 1898-03-10

IF you are in need of Spectacles or
Eye Glasses, call at
Eeald's Drug Store
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

ard as representatives of valuable prop
erty upon which heavy taxes are paid we
shall ask to be heard. The railroad lobby
as II has been termed, is here to protect
its interests. a privilege which. i believe.
generally is accorded 10 people. We come
as citizens and taxpayers, and hope and
expect to De treated as such"
}. w. Gleed. attorney for the Frisco.
said:
II have never seen stated any reasons
why railroad rates in Kansas are unreal
Sonable. 1t Is well known that two-thirds
OF the mileage in the state does not more
than pay taxes and operating expenses.
on what theory ought their rates to be
sun further reduced? And. speaking of
taxes, II Is not generally known, but ii Is Il
iact. that the railroads of Kansas pay a
larger per cent OF all taxes paid in the
state than the roads of any other state
IN the mon. ! venture to say that the
total valuation of all railroads in the state
OF Kansas Is very close to the real value
of all the mileage in Kansas Some very
be assessed under its real value. but mECn
Is assessed above its real value. Real
estate other than railroad property is VAL
ued ut from Ons-fourth 10 uue-ha!f its
actual value. and. OF course. most per-
Sonal property eVadcS taxation altogether.
In Kansas the railroads pay about one
NTH OF all the taxes paid in the state. In
Missouri the railroads nave 10 pay only
about one-tifteenth. and in Illinois only
about o~Ee-tenth: in Colorado less than one
sixth"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
SENATE OFFICERS REELECTED
Frank Forrest the Only One of the
Lot Who Was Turned

TOPEKA. Dec. ~2l.-tSpeCial.) The Popu-
list senators held i caucus during the fore
noon and selected senate officers and en-
ployes. An effort was made by the various
pie hunters to get the caucus to open up the
fight for officers for both the extra and
regular sessions. but this failed. The SEN
atOrS deClded to Select the employees and
officers OF the "a session Tor the extra SeS-
sion and then make another selection Cor
the regular session. The only officer of the
Frank Forrest, OF Mankato. He only got
three votes for his old place as assistant
SerSeant-at-armS.
The senate officers and employees selected
follow:
Chief liberalization Watson.
Assistant chief clerk-A. A. George.
Serseant-at-arms-Solon Grey.
Assistant ssrSeaats-at-armS-A. II. Grief
and 5. w. Chase.
chaplaiu-W. X. Loofbourrow.
Journal clerk-L. L. Porter.
Assistant journal clerks-H. b. Wallace
and z. r. Mercer.
Document clerk-Wiliiam H. Hiles.
Docket clerk-E. W. Moore.
Assistant docket clerk-Nellie Forney.
Doorkeeper-R. c. Widdicomb.
Assistant doorkeepers-T. Fl. Gallagher,
David Oliphant, G. w. Finch. W. l.. Shat
fer and NJ. Il. Crawford.
PostIlaster-W. p. Webb.
Guard tCloakroomI-P. q. Ryan.
Assistant gUard-Henr Harvey.
Janitors-H. IL. BolSon. James Mitchell
and Peter Rucker.
Pases,James \. Lupfer. Harvey La
France. Charles Griesby, Tom Martin, Leon
Stith and Samuel Bond.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
INVITED TO PUT UP.
Embryo Legislation That Can he
Stined for n COnsid-
Grafton.

TOPEKA, Dec. 2l.-CSpecial) The land
of the boodlers in the Kansas legislature is
already in view. Before many hours pass
the regular biennial anti-cigarette bill will
be introduced in the house and an invita-
ton given the %cof.in-nail manufacturers to
put up their coin to Kill the legislation. 1t
may be that the representatives of the
trust will prevent the Introduction of the
bill by paying up early, but in any case ii
will not be adopted
The bill ordering a reduction in pullman
car rates also Will be a part of the pro-
Sramme. 1t will he aSitated with great
NiSor until the company. comes forward
with annual passes and then the boodIers
Will decide that such legislation is en-
tirely unnecessary.
The POPS OF the house of representatives
will make Z supreme effort to protect
themselves against lobbyists during the
special session. AS a precautionary meas
ure, Speaker Street announced tonight that
no persons but members and their wives.
employees and newspaper men actively at
work, will he allowed on the floor of the
house at any time during the session.