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The silver star., 1899-03-09
MERIT ALWAYS WINS.
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE IS
BASED ON MERIT.
Tho Importance of Informing ,bs
Public Of the Value of an Ar.,o,.
Through tho Leading
Newspapers

Ihe few remedies which Inv. a..
talned to worldwide fame. as truly
Denehcial in effect and giving satisfac-
tion 10 millions Of people eyerywhere
are tne products of the knowledge Of
tne most eminent physicians, and nre-
sehted IN the form most acceptable to
the human system by the skill Of the
world's great chemists; and one NJ the
most successful examples ia the Svrun
OF Figs manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. Unlike a host ~
limitations and cheap substitutes. svrnn
2 OF Figs is permanently beneficial in ia
ehects, and therefore lives and pro-
notes good health, while inferior pren-
arations are being cast aside and for
gotten. In olden times il a remedy
gave temporary relief to individuals
mere and there, 1t was thought good:
put now-a-days a laxative remedy
must give satisfaction to all. If Won
nave never used Syrup of Figs, give IL
trial. and you will be pleased with it.
ana VIII recommend 1t to your friends
or 10 any who suffer from constipation.
or from over.feeding. or from colds,
headaches. biliousness, or other ills re-
sulting from an inactive condition n,
the kidneys, liver and bowels.
in the process of manufacturing tbe
pleasant family laxative made by the
California Fig Syrup Co., and named
Syrup OF Figs, figs are used, as they are
pleasant to the taste; but the medicinal
properties OF the remedy are obtained
from an excellent combination Of
plants known to be incidentally laxa-
tive and to act most beneficially. As
the true and original remedy, named
Syrup of Figs. is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowl-
edge OF that fact will assist in avoid.
ing the worthless limitations manufac-
tured by other parties. The company
has selected for years past the lead
ing publications of the United States
through which to inform the public Of
the merits of its remedy, and among
them this paper is included, as will be
seen by reference to its advertising coll
umns.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

den to myself. Was troubled with
smothering spells, also palpitation Of
the heart and that bearing-down feel
ing, and could not be on my feet much.
II was growing worse all the time,
until took your medicine.
''After taking three boxes of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lozenges, the tumor passed from me.
my health has been better ever
since, can now walk quite @ distance
and am troubled no more with palpita.
tion of the heart or bloating. rec.
ommend your medicine to all sufferers
from female troubles"
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that any one can doubt the efficiency
of Mrs. Pinllham's methods and medi-
cine in the face of the tremendous vol
ume of testimony.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
Tn. A.ceu. Of Woman.

In an article In The Young Woman
for February on THE Ascent of Wom-
an" we are told that whereas the cen.
sus taken six years before Queen Vic.
toria came to the throne contained nc
occupations for women except domestic
service, there were at the date Of the
last census 81, 900 women dressmakers
10000 employed In the public houses
$500 In printing establishments and
4.721 In mines. Even the postofilce
edged about with red-tapism as 1t is
has nearly 10000 women as clerks. tel
egraphists. sorters. ETC.. and there are
included In these figures no fewer than
100 head postmistresses and $3.50 sub
postmistresses. Where there was one
lady clerk In 1871 there are now four:
and-to take two industries only
there are now 121 women per 100 men
In the tobacco industry, as against AZ
per 100 In 1871: while In hemp and jute
the women workers have Increased
from 67 per 100 men to 1876 per 100.
There are throughout the kingdom
nearly 10000. women engaged
In teaching, almost three times the
number Of men: and 200 women have
worked their way into government de-
partments as typists. It Is significant
Of the part that woman now plays In
British commercial life that In re.
cent year there were 1858 women bank
rupts. whose aggregate liabilities
amounted to $4,000.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
PARKER TO SUCCEED,
MADE ROCK ISLAND MANAGER.
Takes the Place of rruesdale. the Re-
signing Executive Omcer-Promotion
All Aionx the Limo Civil Service
Principles Prevail.

ID. A. Parker, second vice-president
OF the Rock Island road, was yesterday
appointed general manager of the road
vice w. II. Truesdale, who has been
elected president of the Lackawanna
Mr. Parker will have charge of all
transportation matters, but reports and
communications relative to the freight
and passenger departments will be
handled by the heads of those depart
ments instead OF by the general man.
ager. The position Of first vice-presi-
dent Is left open for the present. The
Following promotions were also an
nounced, all effective March 1: H.
Cover. general freight agent, to be as
sistant freight traffic manager. with Of
fice at Chicago; E. b. Boyd, general
freight agent lines west of the Missouri
river. to be general freight agent lines
east Of the river. vice H. Cover, pro-
noted: H. H. Embry. commercial
agent at Buffalo, to be general freight
agent lines west OF the Missouri river.
with ONCE ut Topeka, vice E. B. Boyd.
promoted. 1t will be seen that all
these promotions have come to ofiicials
already In the service Of the company.
the management preferring to stand
by civil-service principles rather than
go outside for new men.
H. A. Parker has been In the contin-
uous service of the Rock Island road
since 1865, with the exception Of one
period Of less than two years. He was
born at Du Plessis. n. Y. In 184l and
began his railroad career IA chairman
ON the Rock Island in 1856. Two years
later he was appointed divisional en-
gineer. During part Of 1868 and 1869
he was resident engineer of the Fort
Wayne. Jackson & Saginaw rail-
way. but speedily returned to the Rock
Island road. with which he has since
remained. From 1869 until 1873 Mr..
Parker was engaged as extension and
divisional engineer and from 1873 to
1875 was chief engineer Of the Oska-
loosa 4 Knoxville division. For the
next nine years hc was divisional en-
gineer OF the Illinois division and from
1885 to 1889 vice-president and chief
engineer bf the Chicago. Kansas &
Nebraska railway, part OF the Rock Is
land system. In 1889 he became assist
ant to the president and little later
was elected third vice-president Of the
company. Two years ago he became
second vice-president.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
Pr..srvsa - Nose. wa..

A policeman ON duty In Hong -Kong
harbor the other day noticed q parcel
wrapped in mating tied to one Of the
buoys. The oflcer found that chiid's
body was inside the wrapping. and
after celebrating whether he should
send for the dead box or take II ashore
himself he took tho latter course. The
parcel was slowed away In coal bns-
ket. and the pollceman's surprise can
we'll be imagined when on opening tho
mating a live 8-months' -old girl. who
howIsd most Justify. wns found inside.
The waif was taken to the hospital.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
yE,.au,li aoo Y.nrs olA.

One Of the Oldest windmills Of the
marshcs Of Norfolk. England. where
tho marsh country ID oftsn very beauti-
full, IL quaint. Its wooden tower stili
dcncs tho strength Of the winter winds
which sweep across the lowlands from
the sea, but two Of its canvas frame
sails are gone. and those that remain
are fast falling into decay. For 10
years II has been one Of the safsguarda
Of tho adjoining meadows.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
Denfne.. cannot q, Curca

BY local applications us they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the car. There Is only ono
why to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness is caused by nm
infiamed condition Of the mucus lining OF the
you have q rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when 1t Is entirely closed deafness Is
the result. and unless the Inflammation can bo
taken out and this tube restored TO it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing hut an nflamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (caused by catarsh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free. ll
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has introduced a new feature In its
sleeping car service arranging to at
tach an ordinary sleeper In addition
to the regular first-class sleeper now in
service on through trains. Commenc-
Ing with February 13 one OF these cars
will be attached to train No. 6 leaving
Chicago $3.50 p. m. and arriving in
Pittsburg next morning at 6:45. and
returning leave Pittsburg on No. 6 at
1920 p. m. and arriving In Chicago
next morning at 10 a. m. Also on
train No. leaving Baltimore at p.
m. and arriving In Newark at 1922 q.
m. next day. Returning on train No.
leaving Newark at $3.50 p. m. and
arriving at Baltimore at 1858 p. m.
next day. The innovation will be that
In these ordinary sleepers Pullman
rates are reduced onc-half. SO that
passengers have the choice Of paying
the highest price Pullman rate or take
advantage df the cheaper rate offered
In ordinary cars. The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad is the first line to intro
duce this service and Its popularity
has been predicted.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

helped me in many respects. I was
troubled with colds, coughs, sore
throat, etc.. but as soon as had taken
your medicine l began to improve and
soon got well. take pleasure in rec
ommending your great remedy to all
who are afflicted with catarrh.-M H.
McCord.
Thousands of cases of chronic ca
tarrh have been cured by Pe-ru-na
during the past winter. In spite of
changeable weather, in spite of the ma
tural set-backs from catching cold, and
confinement to illy-ventilated rooms,
the great catarrh remedy-Pe-ru-na-
has effected these cures. But now
spring is here. The days are longer,
the sun is warmer, and the blizzard is
gone for another year. This presents
much more favorable opportunity for
the permanent cure of chronic catarrh,
especially old, stubborn cases. Now
Is the time to begin treatment. Other
things being equal, one months treat
ment in the spring is worth two
months treatment during the inclem-
ent weather Of winter Insist upon
having Pe-ru-na. There are no sue
cessful substitutes for this remedy.
Send to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O.,
for free catarrh book.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

y ~CoAAa
its praises. It
has done won
dcrs for ME in
relieving me
Of q tumor.
} " My health
has been poor
for three years.
Change of life
was working
y upon me. ]
was very
much bloated
IL --- I.-
The silver star., 1899-03-09
I'UMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of L ydia 4
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WnEELocK, .Magno-
liza, Iowa, in the following letter de-
scribes her recovery from q very criti-
cal condition:
DEAR Mrs PINKnAM:-I have been
taking your Vegetable Compound. and
The silver star., 1899-03-09
o..on s..d sss and Or . Ii.

OuSou wv uSc huu Up Lb.
Catalogue tells how TO grow i2ia bus. Der
ssosers S q Esrlss, Vssssass. Sis ana d1FFssn, Fss
Seeds. Earliest vegetables always pay.
Balser's Seeds produce them weeks ahead
toes ei.f0 q Bbl.
Cut this out and rcnd with i<c for great
cn.aiSSs: CA Ss., and ma 10 rschsSes Of
eXLZEE GEED COMPANY, IA
CROSSE. WIS. fv.n.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

piano playing IL said to be health.
full" Yes; the girl next door drives
lis all to the parks every Sunday after
noon"
The silver star., 1899-03-09

II don't know where my next load of
coal will come from well. you arc
come FROM. but ! don't know how 1t is
to be paid for
The silver star., 1899-03-09

The Burlington route, advertising
from its office in Omaha recently, Of
fered a cash prize of 500 to the per-
son who would send them the best plan
for encouraging immigration to Ne
braska. Among the letters received
was the following:
Republican City. ncb., January 27,
1899. ]. frances. g p: l saw youer add
in your paper asken advise Of how to
settle nebraska. for my 20 years expe-
rience that the crate part of nebraska
is old batchus and air longen for a
wife or a housekeeper and the eastern
world Is full OF old mades and widoes,
now II the railroads wood trasport
the old mades and widoes to nebraska
free theair woodend bee no further
truble about settlers. tell you tn
wimen heair that hair't ingaged air
scaris then henes tenth and most of the
girles marcy when .theair Is, now IL
theas old mades and old batchus 20 to
keepen house and the men heair that
all the widoes heaiv ship to nebraska,
you felowes wood Just half to put on
extra traines to carray the men.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

DO you think the Indian will ever be
civilized" 7" Yes: Spotted Crow sent in
a request the other day to have his name
changed to Polka Dot
The silver star., 1899-03-09

"Blankville is probably the most unique
town in this country" How SOP
They've never had a fifty-year street
railway franchise grab there."-Cleveland
The silver star., 1899-03-09

HAS Mr.. Bildcn good memory ?"
"Well." replied the discreet friend, ~
must say II depends somewhat ON whether
he's owinH or collecting"
The silver star., 1899-03-09

TINT growins row ~ Squash c can n"V IT'D p'?vSS sSS1
pounds. .'Huily gee. Whnt couldn't nm
onion lIftr'-lnlInnnpolin Jutirnnl1
The silver star., 1899-03-09

That's n wise saying-'Let me make
the songs Of nation and l care not who
makes its lawsy' Yes. one can evadc
the laws. but one can't get away from
the SONGS
The silver star., 1899-03-09

Frenchman-"You Americans do not
like us much." American-"Wcll. do
you suppose we are going TO worship
a nation which sends our women 81 900
gowns and $50 hats?'-Philadelph
North American.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

"When get good breakfast 1 feel
well started for the tiay.."ssssYcs?s.
"Then IL have ii nice luncheon down
town and good dinner, At night I 70
to bed cheerfully." -..-.s -.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

"Did you enjoy the music?" Really, I
was so interested in Mr. Founders tech
nique that didn't notice the music"
The silver star., 1899-03-09

the summer boardcr. "Oh. I dunno. %
said the farmer ITS spread out over
800 acres"
The silver star., 1899-03-09

See, milkman. here's a fish in this
milk" well. you're keepin' Lent. amt
The silver star., 1899-03-09

believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.@1Anna NJ.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
Health fur Ten Ccnts.

cn.cnrets nnkc bowels aud kidneys act
naturally. destroy microbes, cure headache,
l,Iiliouxiissa and const ipntion. All druggists.
The silver star., 1899-03-09

Agents Wanted In This County.
To represent the Union Accident Co. of Denver.
Colorado. A Western company whose directors rep
resent an aggregate wealth OF millions of dollars.
G. III. Green. Secretary.
The silver star., 1899-03-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
26c. Tho genuine has L. b @ on each tablet
The silver star., 1899-03-09

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing syrup
For children teetng ,softens the gums inffam
maticn,a.ys pain. cures wind collie. 20 bottle
The silver star., 1899-03-09

no you think our new. play viii meet
Eggs arc 0 cents Apiece
The silver star., 1899-03-09
GOVERNOR M,coRp.
Recommends re-ru-ny to All c.tArrh

Hon. Myron H. McCord, ex-governor
OF New Mexico, In a letter to DIR. Hart
man. from Washington. d. c., says:
Gentlemen--At the suggestion of a
friend l was advised to use Pe-ru-pa
ior catarrh. and after using one bottle
began to feel better in every way. 1t
The silver star., 1899-03-09
The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

The EXCEL LLENCE OF SYRUP OF figs
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par.
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIa SYHUp Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
OF the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
0oUUv1LLE, Ky, NEW YORV r. "
The silver star., 1899-03-09

F. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver star., 1899-03-09

and was q bur-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-05
Zones of Dead Ones

This refers to hatters, and Is intend
ed only in a business sense, to empha-
size the fact that Hodshon has survived
the business ventures Of a score OF
competitors who are no more. II Is
but the survival of the fittest-FIT-
TEST because Hodshon Is the only man
in West Virginia who manufactures
the hats he sells, and thereby saves to
the purchaser the middle-man's profit.
When he guarantees hat, he knows
whereof ne speaks, and he does guar
antee every hat to be just what 1t is
represented. His $500 hat is equal to
any $500 hat sold in the city, and he
has it in all the nobby spring blocks.
and seasonable colors. Hodgnon makes
a new departure this week, having en-
gagged in the manufacture Of soft, as
well as stiff hats. If Hodshon cannot
suit you, you would better 20 bare
headed. If he hasn't your size in stock
because you happen TO wear No. 10,
he will make IT, Hodshon Is the name
1864 Main street is the place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-05
MEETING FOR REHEARSAL
Of the Holy Name Society Of the Ca
thedral Tonight.

The musical rehearsal for the ser
vices to be conducted by the Holy Name
Society next Sunday evening in st.
Joseph's Cathedral, will take place in
the church tonight.
Their services on the second Sunday
of last month was a notable feature,
and attracted a very large number CT
persons who were edited by the num-
Der of men present, and the zeal which
they manifested in the service.
The Holy Name Society is primarily
intended to eradicate the vice of pro-
family among men. 1t is deserved, in
addition to the religious advantages de-
rived from the society to encourage
among the men a love for and skill in
church music. All are requested to
take advantage of the rehearsal to-
night, under the direction of Prof. Sc
bastian Rafferty,.
During the service next Sunday ev-
ening, the congregation will be seated
in portions Of the church not occupied
by the society, ad all members Of the
congregation are invited to attend
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-05
MYSTERIOUS MURDERS.
A Series of Mystifying Family Trage-
dies in Tennessee.

Jackson. Tenn, April 4 .--News has
been received here from Custer county
that Mrs. ]. A. Stewart was found muir
dered in her barnyard a few days ago.
Several weeks ago her husband was
found in his field murdered. One of his
sons was arrested at the instance of his
hrother-in-law, Dan Foster, charged
with the murder of the father. While
young Stewart was in Jail Foster COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself
through the heart. The boy was re-
leased. Now, comes the third in this
chain of mysterious family tragedies.
The matter viii be sifted by the an-
thorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-05

There was another large and we'll
pleased audience at the Grand Opera
House last night. The World, Garnella
and Mack company presented for the
second time their revised version of
Town Topics" 1t appears on the bill
of the play as farce, but it is crowd
ed with high-class vaudeville features.
As matter of course the major por-
tion of the merriment is created by the
stellar trio whose names are mentioned
above, but the company is large, and
contains number of artists. as well
as a. bevy of charming girls. The sing
ing of the female quartette again made
a pronounced hit, and all the features
were literally applauded. The engage
ment will close with matinee and night
performances to-day.
At the Opera House Saturday night,
April Sth, the New York Casino justly
celebrated beauty show" will be the
attraction. The success of THE Tele-
phone Girl is partly due to the fact
that the entertainment is completely
characteristic of the Casino in point
of archness of motif and ensemble, and,
moreover, in prodigality of color and
material in the stage presentation. The
production at least offers two novel;
ties that may, perhaps, be regarded as
innovations in Casino methods, one be-
ing the wholly feminine complexion Of
the chorus. and the other the long
skirted garmentry of its corps de ballet
In the first-named particular altos are
made to atone for the absence of the
male voices, and in the second respect
the gaudy hue and graceful movements
given to the adjoining raiments do not
cause the observer to regret the alb
sence of the conventional tights and
abbreviated habiliments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-05
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Of the Presbytery of Washington, Will
Hold its Annual Meeting in the First
Presbyterian Church This Week.

The Twenty-second annual meeting
of the Woman,s Foreign Missionary
Society, of the Presbytery of Washing
ton, will be held in the First Presby-
terrain Church on Thursday and Fri
day of this week. There will be a large
representation from the churches EN-
braced in the Presbytery. The follow
ing programme has been arranged for
the meeting:
THURSDAY.
1915 a. m.
Devotions: ''The Lord is in His Holy
Temple. Heb. 2:20.
Welcome Mrs. S. L. Jepson
Response ...............Mrs. William Speer
Solo. ."Open the Gates of the Temple
Mrs Flora Williams.
Minutes semi-annual meeting. Mrs. Woods
Reports:-
Auxiliaries ............ Miss Hayes
Medical Work .....L.....Miss TruesdeN
Foreign Correspondence. 800. Miss Speer
Hymn r1O9-"Flng Out the Banner"
Treasury .......................M Miss Baird
Literature ..--.Mlss Slochoa4e
Appointment of committees.
Prayer. 1890 luncheon.
p m.
Devotions Subject: Cooperation in
Christian Work-Ephe. 2:Z1, p, Miss
Fanny Noble.
Roll Call Of Societies. Mrs. Woods
Solo ............ THE Passing of the King
Miss Margaret Harvey.
Address Mission Work in India
Mrs Charles Forman, Saharaupur.
900
Young Peoples Hour, Miss katherine
Hayes. presiding.
Watchword, Onward.
Song ................ onward ana Upward
Five Little Girls.
Recitation 1.-THE Children's Crusade"
Miss Gertrude linn.
Five Minute Papers,
Think More. Mrs. Frank Fish
Care More ............... Mrs. 5. Q. PAUL
Pray More ...........M Miss Mary S. Brown
Do More Miss Julia Dieters
Recitation ................... What L Can
Master Joseph Parker.
Reading ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "A Dream
Miss Lulu Loughman.
Song ..................... Onward Go"
Five Little Girls.
Collection. 40 p. m. Recess.
Thursday 100 p. m.
Popular Meeting, Rev. D. A. Cunning
ham. presiding.
Solo ................ 'The Heavenly Song"
Miss Virginia Harrison.
Address. 80. M ssions in China and Japan"
Rev George W. Chalfant, d. D.
Collection. Announcements. Benediction.
FRIDAY.
$50 a. m.
Devotions. Subject: My Society; How
to Better it-2d Tim. 2:15 Mrs. E. J.
PAUL.
Paper .......... The Value Of Small Things
Mrs S. T. Montgomery.
Address. Home Life and Mission Work in
Africa.
Mrs A. c. Good.
Poem minimum. Seeing the Mult.tudes'
Mrs ]. w. Fulton.
Hymn 1-07-'"Though Now the Nations Sit
Beneath"
Election of delegates to annual assembly
Report of Committees.
Election of officers.
Reading of minutes.
After Thoughts-"Gather Up the Frag-
ments That Nothing Be Lost"
12:30 Benediction.