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The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A watchful and eloqu ent parrot hung
in saloon OF John Stadler, in Num-
Gle Ind. The proprietor and his fam
lily slept upstairs. A fire broke out
while the occupants were in deep slum-
Der. and they were alarmed in time to
save their lives by the parrot constant
ly shouting: .Firel Firel Get me
outr'
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

One day an Irishman was taking a
walk in q small town near Glasgow,
when he met an old friend. After walk
ing along the road together, Pats friend
said to him:~ "Have you heard the lat
est news?" "No; what is it?" There's
penny off the loaf." ''Bebad, and 1
hope it is off the penny one. It'd
Bits.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Mrs Ar think your husband if
very quiet dresser. Mrs. B.-"h m
You might change your opinion if you
heard him looking for his clothes some
mornings.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

1t almost exceeas belief that las
year 300, 900 visitors paid for admiss-
ion to the house In which Shakespeare
lived three hundred years ago. Among
the vast throng Of people 40 million.
aires were represented.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

"Oh, ohi'' Moaned Mrs. Weeks, Who
was suffering from decayed molar,
''why aren't people born without teeth,
I'd like to knowp" 'sWhy my dear, !"
exclaimed the husband, ''do yon hap
pen to know any one that wasn't?"-
Chicago News.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
ARKANSAS LADIES
DON'T LIE.
MucMzRu43&.-pv

Malvern, Ark, says: Have
Liver Medicine 10 years,
and find 4 = great gre. deal deal
Regulator" and " Rlack
Draught." It has been OF
great benefit TO my Daugh-
ter and Niece during their
monthly troubles for Oh.
structed Menstruatfon.
There should be no home
without II.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Minister: My dear madam, let this
thought console you for husbands
death. Remember, other and better men
than he have gone the same way" Be.
reaved Widow: They haven't all gone,
have they, pastor ?"-New York Trib.
une.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

While playing TO otball. early year
ago, Condit Dibble. of Perry. N. Y,
was kicked in the head. An entire
loss Of memory resulted; he dill not
even know his relatives. About two
weeks ago he unexpectedly met and
recognized an old frien d, and fro m that
his mental fac ulties we're fully
restored.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Lady-"Now that you have partaken
of good d nner. are you equal to the
task of saving some wood?" Tramp
''Madam, eqpal is not the proper word?
I'm superior to it."
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

It is risky thing to post letter in
Spain, especially if it seems to contain
anything of value, and to send check
by post is regarded as an extreme act
of folly.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The readers of this pnper will be pleased to
learn that there is ut least one dreaded dis
ease that science has boen able To cure in all
u,r.. ~ Il +e nn,y 1nstiys cure now Known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being n con.
st,tutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building mp the con-
stitation and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much faith In
its curative powers that they offer One Hum
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list " testimonials Address
FL. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, O.
Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Hamburg is we'll known market for
household pets. A civet cat costs FIVE
dollars, tame jsckal seven dollars,
and an affeciionate Brazilian snake $40.
An alligator one foot long can be hal
for $3.50. but at 2 feet hei is worth SIS
and at seven feet S35.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

. Hard to Understand: Office Boy
"The editor wants the proof of his ed
itoriais" Proofreader-"W for?'
Office Boy-"He wants to read 'em. I"
Proofreader-"Humpbl No account
ing for tastes. New York Weekly.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The Duelist Danger-"We'll sthand
back ter back, count TN, walk sivin
stips, thin TURN 'roun' an foire. "
Thot's all roieht enuff. Doolin, but
guarantay how of yez won't kick me
when me backs turned ?'-Life.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

"You told me this horse had won
half dozen matches against come of
the best horses in the country. He
can't trot mile in six minutes to save
him." ''It was in plowing matches
that he took prizes, sir. Boston
Traveller.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The rising generation may not know
that in the southern hemisphere-in
Australia and Argentina, for instance
christmas comes in mid summer.
Hence it may be assumed that Santa
Claus is garbed in muslin instead of
furs.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Statisticians say that the earth will
not support more than 5,994, 700, 600
people, and the inhabitants of Chicago
are good deal alarmed about it,
Rochester Union and Advertiser,
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Utah laborers are no better satisfied
now that they have law making eight
hours time days work. Some OF
them want to work more than eight
hours and make more money when
they have q good job.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Prof. Ahlwardt, the famous oriental.
ist, has, after twenty-four years of con-
tinuous labor, completed his task OF
cataloguing and describing all the Ara
bic manuscripts in the Berlin Library.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

There was recently opened at Lei.
cester, England, q new municipal tech.
nical art school, in which there is de-
partment devoted to instruction in
hosiery and knitting.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

+ French authority on the venoms OF
inaects and reptiles has established that
the poison of the hornet in sufficient
quantity renders one immune to that
of the viper.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

very sick and for ssveralsdays It seemed rs
II he would never be anyjbetter. After O
while he began to improvst and in q few
weeks was able to 60 out ALTHOUGH weak
and miserable. Then, gradually
All Strength in His} Limbs
gave out. The physicians told us it was
paralysis, which sometimes1folIows an at
tack OF diphtheria. We (did everything
for him, but he grew worse}until he was In
pitiful condition. He suffered terribly
at night and complainedl continually OF
his head, and in what Iitths sleep he was
able to get, moaned INCREASINGLY. He lost
all control of tho muscles of6his body and
limbs. He had no appetite untl complained
OF feeling sick at his stomach all the time.
After We had tried many different reme-
dies and mad about given zap all hope wo
commenced giving him Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. In short time he,ceascd to,com-
plain, his appetite improved and fat the
end OF three months hew able TOT attend
school part of tho itime. Now heffs we'll
and quite q strong and rugged boy. You
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Flewer-''So you were at the race
yesterday, were you?" Biock--Yes;went
over to see the Derby run" Flower
ibid You pick the winner?" Block
-"Sure, But I happened to pick him
before he was ripe"
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The Chicago man who claims to be
able to manufacture gold out of baser
metals has made public his formula.
Notwithstanding this fact, the rush to
the Alaskan gold fields is still in pro-
gress, and few of those who contem-
plated going have decided to remain at
home for the purpose OF making their
fortunes according to the new recipe.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A letter recently came to Georgia
rural postoffice with the following ad-
dress: ''To my son William, if he's
keepin' Good Company; if he amt,
Please Return, as There's 81 in in il. +"
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The government of Switzerland is
projecting loan for the purpose OF
purchasing the 2204 miles of railroad
within the boundaries OF the republic,
at q cost of about 5000, 600, 900. The
proposed purchase, when submitted to
q popular vote, was approved by 1884,
LAG in favor to 1T, 130 against.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A unique organization, called the
Autumnal Straw Hat Association. has
been formed in Boston. Its object is
to persuade men to wear straw hats
after september 18th, provided the
temperature makes it justifiable,
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Huds on's bay, which is now called
the Mediterranean of North America,
drains territory 100000 eqnare
miles in area, with vast rivers flowing
into it from the south, east and west.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
0NlE ENJOYS

ONR ANJOXS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanscs the sys-
tenn effectuaIly, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to oil and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SXRUp co
sx3 FRANCISCO. cAk.
LDgsYIllE. n. NEW Y0Rk NJ
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare.
and is only driven to it by fear of can
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such a woman leaves
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

An American company has been
formed for the manufacture of paper
bottles. It is claimed that they cannot
be broken in ordinary use and will cost
about half as much as glass bottles.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A Georgia poet boasts that he has
written six different and distinct poems
on wind. There are stump speakers
who have made hundreds of speeches
on no better material.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Suit has been entered against one of
Baltimore's leading society men by his
London tailors for $i,808.64 for
clothes. Nearly eighty separate gar
ments are mentioned in the itemized
bill, all of which we're purchased with
in q period of less than two months.
1t costs money to be thoroughly ENG
lish, y know"
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

'.By jove, old man, you sat your
horse like q Centaur." Thanks.
Glad to hear it. 1 was afraid I didn't
ride very we'll" "Oh, you didn't.
You we're right up on the animals neck
all the time. Cleveland Leader.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

In France it is punishable offense
Tor any one to give infants under one
year any form OF solid food unless such
be ordered by writ en- prescription
signed By legally qualified medical
man.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A Scotcbman has constructed a
bicycle which he can take apart and
carry into train, after having folded
it within the epace occupied by three
umbrellas.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A well known engineer has laid BE-
fore the governments OF Spain and No.
rocco project for the constructio OF
tunnel under the straits of Gibraltar,
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Read Our Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
will put you in the way OF getting
some exc llent bargains Our adver-
tisers are reliable, they send what they
advertise.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Persons residing in the District oi
Columbia have no vote there. but they
may vote in the state in which they
claim q legal residence.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Some of the women of the Revolu-
tion would have been astonished at the
gorgeous apparel of the Daughters OF
the Revolution.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Among the landscapes in my pic
ture gallery" said the chiropodist, II
have picture of human feet. showing
their differences Of peculiarities and
formation among the people of differ.
ent nations. Landscape? Feet?'
surprisedly exclaimed his guest. "Yes, u
returned the chiropodist; "cornfelds,
you know. Boston Courier.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Gentlemen. said the shoe drum
mer. lyon may net believe it. but Chi
cago is becoming one ofthe most moral
towns in the country"
Religious reviyaI?" asked the drug
drummer,
mo. But the town is so full Of
footpsda that everybody i afraid 70 be
aut altes dask. - olupiuusii Inquirer.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Toothache, as an excuse for absence
from duty, is not recognized ia the
post Office OF Geneva, Switzerland.
When an employe complains Of an ach.
ING tooth ! government doctor pulls Il
onL
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Helping child is putting money at
long interest.
Hypnotic Wonders.

HypnOifc Wonders.
No one need go to Paris now TO see all that
is marvellous in hypnotism. In the hypnotic
wards Of many hospitals of this country are
hypnotic subjects that a mere glance 1t is
said, throws them into the trance state. But
In order to overcome that obstinate kidney
trouble, the persistent use OF Hostetter's
Stomach Btters Is necessary. Use 1t also
systematically for malarial, bilious, dys-
peptic, rheumatic and nervous diseases.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

At Gonoatoa in the South seas,
every man, woman or child on that
island who docs not go to church three
times week ia liable to be arreated
sud fined,
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Oh, What Splendid Cofee.

Vns w mat SpieuOsu COuees
Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co.. H., writes:
From one package Salzer's German Coffee
Berry costing f5c | grew 800 lbs. of better
coffee than can buy In stores at 30 cents
o h." A. @. 10
A package of this coffee and big seed and
plant catalogue is sent you by John A..
Salzer Seed Co., La Cross, Wis, upon re-
ceipt of Is cents stamps and this notice.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

II each man would do as we'll as he
would have his neigbor do, the millen-
ial blossoms would be open to- morrow
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Gold is not wealth, nor medicine
health. ~
The scale of justice is nothing but q
trial balance.
The mother OF SIX small children says
it is hard to get the rising generation
out of bed of cold morning.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

To Cure . Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
Druggists refund money ifitfaiis to cure. &c
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Another Question: "He has bright
future ahead of him." "But do you
really think he'll ever catch up with
it?"-Puck.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

are all right In their proper places but If you
have letter or Eczema, or Salt Rheum, or
.Tetterine." 50 cents box at drug stores, or
by mail from j. T. Shuptrine. Savannah. Ga.
Few wear their characters like their cloaks
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, reducing infamma-
ton n,allays pain, cures wind collie. 2jc. bottle
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Natural History: Teacher-"What
can you tell me about the rabbit?"
Pupil-Its left hind foot is lucky. -
Puck.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

pie, and from the lrst box he began to im-
prove. When he had taken nine boxes he
was completely cured This famous blood
and nerve medicine had accomplished what
all his former expensive treatment failed
to accomplish. Mr.. Kempcr says his ca
tarrh has entirely left him; he Il strong
again and weighs nine pounds more than
be over did, He gives tho pills the entire
credit. He Is starting teaching again and
feels abundantly able to continue the
work. TO prove that the above is true in
every respect, Mr.. Kehper made an an
davft as follows:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
the 10th day OF September, 1897.
r. r. Watt, Notary Pubic.
We donbs II these pills have an equal In
ali the fsnga cl medicine, for buildine ~ 3
t9n doWn and dsbi;itesed aystsq.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Americas Greatest Medicine

The following Is Characteristic Hood'si
Sarsapnrilla Testimonial. Factssiike thessl
have made Hoods Sarsaparilla America'sl
Gr1atest Medicine and endesred It to thou'
sands OF homes scattered all over thisj
broad land.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Ijare at liberty to use this testimonial II you
I,desire, as we feel We cannot say too much
hin praise of Hoods Sarsapariiia as blood
Itpuriffer and building up medicine" Mrs.
ER. E. ANDERSON, Cumberland, Maina
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness eft3r first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve R,storer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE Ltd, 93l Arch St.. Phfia, Pa
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Airing other peoples faults never made
them smell any sweeter.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

There is river within that is ever warrin,
with its shores.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Chew Star Tobacco-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Prnxer nnd Profanitx

There is no rhyme for silver, but it jinglcs
with gold very nicely.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

A tree is covered with bark, but q
dog is usually lined with it.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Flag raising is one of our standard indus
tries.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The speculators who bull the market often
have to bear the LOSSES
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

a physicians Office
where she has un-
dergone q critical
examination with
animpression, more
or less, of discour-
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

The ability to do good quarrels with the
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
b. .B. B. HAS stood the rest.

For 80 years. It's sure cure for Rheumatism,
Catarrh and Scrofuls. sl!00 per large bottle, 8
for $3.50, ct druggists. or cent for price, express
paid, by Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. n Books
Of wonderful cures sent free.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07


This condi-
ton of the
minddcstroys
the effect of
advice; and
she grow
~
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors bills. T. HARDY. Hopkins
Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, 1894.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07
Safes Safes Safes,

Get our prices before buyins We will sell Won n
dtstcass combination, fre-proof safe, from SOS o.
% 81 000. on easy payments. WARTH-BAUM SAFE
LOCK CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

If a girl is born beautiful she is as good as
born married. ~
The Banner-Democrat., 1898-05-07

" -SA - -
months without
ivi ng
TNslny benefit.
- -Then a not
ed specialist
. from Cleve-
land treated
i'm without avail, ,
md then a hospi-
al in Chicago was
ried, but all abso-
uteIy wit h o ut
,enent. Finally
IFS physician re-
commended DIR.
Williams P In K
,fllo FOR pnla Doo
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-10-22
nRilIiAlIL NDI'lllL

State. Of Ninn,sult-i 'uumtN uf irMnplin--
Probate Court. In ihr mntt"r of ilm
estate OF Simon o"ronl". deceased.
Letters OF administration on thu "s'a," OF
Simon D"roulr. deceased, late Of til" ruull; y
of lIrllNrpin and state of Minnesota being
granted to John NJ. Gleason.
II l., ordered, 'rhnt six months he and the
same Is hereby allowed fl"m and aftci
tn. dat" of this order. in which all per
sons having claims or demands against tn"
said ,lccrascd ar" required to iii" til" same
examination and allowance, ar be forever
barred.
II is Further ordered. That the inst Non
day in May. 1850. at 10 O'Clock n. M. ut Il
general term of said i'rrl,;,Ir Court, to be
held at the court llulls" in the city al
Minneapolis. in said county hr and the
same is hereby appointed as She tim" and
place when and where the said lrnhilo
Court will "Xnmin" ANA adjust said claims
aud demands.
And II Is Further ordered. That notice of
such hearing b" given In all creditors and
PERSONS interested in said estate by forth
with publishing This ORDER one" in each
week for three successive weeks in tn"
Irish STANDARD. n newspaper printed aud
published IN said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 10Th day oi
Ociohri 1898.
by the Court:
f.. g. HARVEY
judge OF Probate.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-10-22
CLEVER DIAMOND INTT,T,oxs
General Rules for Detecting Past,
md DOublets.

method of successful imposition with
| diamonds has been discovered and the orig
lna'or of this swindlc actually dcfraudcd
| the pawnhrokci& of London alone In one
year Of upward of G1OO.U0o
/ The general public as well as jewelers.
| are aware that diamonds of Il ye!uwsn
! tlngc. or. rs they are called in the trade
'strawS" are worth very little Large
stones of this color, even when weighing
! from ID to 100 cart.s, are quite common
and will only fetch in the market from 81
to a. per carat. the value. of course liz
creasns In ratio with the weight. Dit,-
m"nds OF the same weight. il of the first
water, or perfectly co!orlcss. would he
| worth from five to ten times as much
| Inc methods of tn" Individual referred Ia
| wr!" as follows. n" purchased Il quantity
| OF yellow stones" and then by a simple
| Yet ingenious process succeeded in impart-
| ing to them an cvanHsccnt purity of color.
| This WAS done by proruring two ordinary
| glasses. kettle OF boiling water and Il
thrc"prnny packet OF mE,uvc dye The
| yellow diamond. which WAS perhaps Sc;
in Il gold ring or pin. WIS merely dipped
! in tn" glass containing the dyr and Then In
| clean boiling water half Il d"zcu times aud
| allowed tn dry. when II presented all the
| appearance. even To Tie "y" OF an expert.
| of Il magnificent stone OF the frs, water
| Inc next move VAS To place the ring on the
finger and the we'll dressed dyer would
| sally forth, enter Il rawnhrokri's and
| pledge the ring for at least three times IT'S
wor;h. Within l. hours. however, ,ll,.
effects of the dye would have disappeared
/ ana the poor pawnh.okrr could only w"u-
| der what on earth wlS wrong With his eyes
| when he advanced SO much money ON such
| yellow stone.
Fortunately. owing to tho magnitude of
| THIS iniiViduafs operations. the fraud has
h"cn discovered, and now paWnbrokcrS, ii
| they are suspicious of a diamonds Color
imnrrsr il In nitric acid, which. of course
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-10-22
by the Court:
j.. G.. HARVEY,
Judge Of Probate.
l'ROI,AT: NOTICE:


State of Minnesota. County OF IIcncpin
Probate cn,irt-ln the matter OF the
estate of Joseph Donlin, deceased
Letters tcStamcntary on the estate of
Joseph Donlin. deceased, late of the county
Of Hcnncpin ana state OF Minnesota being
granted to Bridget Donlin:
1t Is Ordered. That six months he and
the same is hereby allowed from ana after
the date of this order. in which all persons
having claims Or demands against the said
deco ascd are required to file the same in the
Probate Court of said county, for cxamina-
ton and allowance, or be forever barred
1t Is Further Ordered That the first
Monday In May. 1899, at 10 O'Clock a. NJ.
at Il general term of said Probate Court
TO be held at the court house in the city
of Minneapolis. In said county, be and the
same is hereby appointed rs the time and
place when and where the said PrObat n
Court will examine and adjust said claims
and demands.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons Interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks In the
Irish Standard, newspaper printed and
published In said county
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day of
October, 1893
BY the Court:
F. c. HARVEY,
Judge Of Probate.