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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-01-28
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

80
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the are and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true aud original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup OF Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Fro 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 CALL
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP 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. 1t 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 grippe nor
n%auseate. In order to get it's beneficial !.
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFO RNIA FIG SYRUP co.
1 SAN rRANoIsoe.cal
LoUIsvILLE. Kr. NEW YORK. N. Y.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-01-28
SHORT BROS.

Genesy & Savage are giving their GUS
toners the best heating stove in the
market. 1t is the Cole Alright Heater
the most economical wood or coal stove
known 10 date. Address Genesy &
Savage, Sierra Street, opposite Hymers'
Livery Stables, Reno.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-01-28
To Hunrers.

Hunters viii please not go into the
fields on the Italian ranch near Jake
Hamilton's old place, or OH the Hill
ranch, to shoot, as the wild cattle break
oft and cause me much trouble and ex-
Dense.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-01-28
Motica % nnrtera

! hereby notify Ri hnf.teis no to
'iesl'ss ul@m my premises. Those
who 10 not heed this notice will t.,
t'''sVA'rd. I. G. HERMAN.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-01-28

After Dec 10th, owing to the scarcity
OF juniper wood, it will sell the same as
pine, towit, 81 per cord sawed stove
length.
SHORT BROS,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Tricks of n Pet Crane,

My friend has a pet Florida crane OF
which he is very fond. The crane stands
at one side by the hour, just pluming
himself. then picking at shoe buttons
and finger rings. Occasionally he is in
dulged in favorite pastime-that Of
taking the hairpins out of his mistress
hair. In nature he is as gentle and
affectionate as kitten, and as he has
never been teased he has no enmity for
anything except dog. One night he
was attacked by strange dog. and
since then his hatred for any canine 9th
er than the home dog is intense.
Dick has always been Unfortunately
fond of his master. whom he makes ev-
cry effort to please. 1t is at his COM
mand that he will dance. bowling and
twirling in the most graceful manner
then circling with wings distended
around the yard and back again to bow
and courtesy as before.
Another very pleasing recognition of
his intelligence is the manner in which
Va always welcomes his owner. He rec
ognizes his horse and carriage as far as
his eye can reach, and long before the
bird is in view his voice is heard trum-
peti1g greeting, which is continued
entil the master reaches the gate, when
at the single command, Louder. Dickl''
he throws his head back ard gives forth
a long gurgling note, indicating Joy
and pleasure. To no one else will he
give this welcome. 1t is unique and pc
culiar-for his owner alone. Forrest
and Stream.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Messages by Vibration.

Curiously enough, the fact appears,
,cording to recent traveller among
lie Indians of Catuquinarn, between
e rivers Embrya and Embyrasu, that
ose people have long employed wire
IS telephony, but rather after the or
r of unwritten science.
1t is made by digging a hole in the
ound inside house and laying the
tom with coarse sand, well piled.
3 this is laid a wooden drum or hol-
| " cylinder Of wood, half filled with
e sand and layers of broken wood,
ne and powdered mica-the upper
rt Of the cylinder, which is empty,
ling above the floor of the hut and
ised first by leather, then by wood,
d lastly by. india rubber. Outside.
, cylinder is packed round with frag-
| ,nts of wood, leather and resins, and
tered with hard rubber at the level
the soil.
TO use this peculiar apparatus the
am is struck by a wooden hammer,
the vibration is evidently transmit
through the soil. The answer is
| trd in the drum, which acts as a
onator, and messages are thus sent
I pr 1900 yards from house to house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Snowfall Showers.

More than one explorer in cold eli
tates has noted the curious phenome-
pm of a SNOWFALL shower. The balls.
lis true, are not very big, the average
eing about the size Of hens egg, but
hey are true snowballs for all that,
Impressed globes Of snow, not little
mps of ice or hail.
A fall of the kind occurred in north
|ondon in March, 1859, and at the time
was observed that the balls seemed five
mes as dense and compressed as ordi-
|ary snow and in no way TO be told
om the usual handmade missiles
hey had fallen during the night and
|ere strewn many layers thick over a
Dry large area.
No cause-except a doubtful electric
one-can be 'ascribed for the strange
henomenon, and mountaineers are apt
discredit the stories of SNOWFALL
lowers told them by the old guides till
,ddenly in the midst of an ordinary
orm they find themselves assailed as
ough by myriads of miscellaneous
hoolboys. Standard
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Beaten mt His own Game.

"a few days since, relates solicit,
or, las / was sitting with my friend D.
in his Office man came in and said:
Mr.. W., the livery stable keeper,
tricked me shamefully yesterday, and
want to be even with him
State your case, said d.
I asked him how much he d charge
me for horse to go to Richmond. He
said half sovereign. took the horse,
and when came back he said he want,
ed another half sovereign for coming
back, and made me pay it.
sd. gave his client some legal ad,
vice, which he Immediately acted upon,
as follows: He went to the livery stable
keeper and said, How much will you
charge for horse to Windsor
1.-THE man replied, "A sovereign
"Client accordingly went to Wind,
sor, came back by rail and went to the
livery stable keeper, saying:
Here is your money. paying him
a sovereign.
Where is my horse?' said w.
Hes at Windsor, answered the
client 4 hired him only to go to Wind
sor. Pearson s Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Railroad Pronunciation.

81 regret to say" remarks writer
in the Boston Transcript, THAT on the
Providence railroad Wrentham has late,
ly become 'Wren-tham' Ga as in Sam
in the mouths of several brakemen.
First we had Wal-tham, similarly
twsaged in the second syllable, and ]
fear that ultimately we have to submit
to Ded-ham in the place of Deddum.
Thus do English names suffer in the
mouths Of those who are quite ignorant
of their history. Not merely because it
is English, but because it is logical and
historical, and because the word "ham'
has its meaning. Waltham should be
Waltum and Wrentham Wrentum. A
return to the colonial pronunciation
to this extent would, CT course. be toe
much to ask. but still for little space.
o arbiters OF the railway, spare us that
sharp a in the thanh
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02

A naval commander in the reign of
Queen Anne was ordered to cruise with
a squadron within certain limits ON the
coast of Spain. Having received infor-
nation that Spanish feet was in Vigo
beyond his limits, he resolved to risk
his personal responsibility for the good
of his country. He accordingly attacked
and defeated the Spanish feet with IN
common gallantry. When he joined the
admiral under whom he served, he was
ordered under arrest, and was asked,
if he did not know that by the arti-
Giles of war he was liable to be shot for
disobedieuce of orders
He replied with great composure
that he was very sensible that he was,
but added, 1.-THE man who is afraid to
risk his life in any way when the good
of his country requires it is unworthy
Of q command in her majesty's service. I"
Nuggets. -...
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Try Us For Your Job Printing
Jungle Food and Jungle Poison.

Those who have travelled much
through the damp jungles Of India,
such as the Terai, cannot have helped
growth, both terrestrial and epiphytical,
that presents itself, much of which is
edible, but requires an intimate ac-
quaintance with botany to determine
between the poisonous and uninimical.
What were not long since considered
semisavage races on the northeast from
tier are the best guides the uninitiated,
however, can employ to distinguish the
two classes. So close is the resemblance
that it would be dangerous for the ig-
norant traveller to trust to his own I'M
aided discrimination, and if the services
of human nomad are not available the
fungi should be submitted to the equally
au fait Judgment of q tame monkey-a
thing no traveller should be without.
The animal must be very closely
watched when sitting in Judgment, es-
pecial notice being taken of his counte-
nance. If the specimen is poisonous,
there is decided look of disgust ap-
parent, as the creature throws it from
him, but if nonpoisonous it is torn into
fragments, first smelled and then trans
ferred to the mouth. in which case one
may rest perfectly satisfied that it is
edible, even though "jackoo" may not
eat it. In no case will our remote con-
nections make a mistake, nor. for that
matter. will an elephant either. A spare
elephant or two is also handy thing to
have among your luggage. Indian
Planters Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS.
The Wonderful Artistic Feats Per-
formed by jeanne Koetren.

The Wonderful Artistic Feats Per-
formed by jeanne Koetren.
More than 900 years ago little girl
was born at Amsterdam. Holland.
whose name was jeanne Koetren. She
was peculiar child in that she cared
nothing whatever for play and sport.
but found her greatest. delight in MAX
ing copies of things about her, initial
ing in wax every kind of fruit and
making on silk. with colored floss, ex.
act copies of paintings, which were
thought wonderful
But after she had become very ac-
complished in music, spinning and en-
broidery, she abandoned all these for a
still more extraordinary art-that Of
cutting. She executed landscapes, ma
rine views, flowers, animals and por-
traits of people of such striking resem-
blance that she was for time quite the
wonder of Europe. She used white pa
pers for her cuttings placing them over
black surface, so that the minute
openings made by her scissors formed
the Eight and shade.
Inc car, Geter tne 6reat, ana OGnerS
of high rank paid her honor. One man
high in Office vainly offered her 1000
forms for three small cuttings. The
empress of Germany paid her 1000
forms for trophy she had cut. bearing
the arms of Emperor Leopold, crowned
with eagles and surrounded by a gar
land of flowers. She also cut the en-
peror's portrait, which can now be seen
in the Royal Art gallery in Vienna A
great many people went to see her, and
she kept a book in which princes and
princesses wrote their names.
After she died, which was when she
had lived So years. her husband, Adrian
Block, erected q monument to her
memory and had designed upon it the
portraits of these titled visitors. Her
cuttings Were so correct in effect and so
tasteful as % give both dignity and
value to her work and constitute her an
artist whose exquisite skill with the
scissors has never before or since been
equaled. Lewiston Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
THE LADY THE WINNER.
Amusing Occurrence In an Office
Building Elevator In Chicago.

Amusing Occurrence In an Office
Building Elevator In Chicago.
People who ride in Gifts in this
city acquire some queer experiences at
times. The calling of the floors where
passengers desire to debark or embark
not infrequently produces some anus
ing situations. 1t all depends upon the
style of the person making the an
nouncement OF course conductors
are mute participants in the game.
Here is one happening of yesterday
which is certainly out of the usual run,
Half dozen passengers entered an
elevator in big down town Office build
ing. Doctors Office there almost to the
exclusion of other professions. One boy
with package asked to be deposited
at the second floor. A woman stood
mute while medical man thought he
would leave at the fifth. The conductor
turned an inquiring head and the re-
naming passengers with one voice
Ginning in FULL chorus shouted:
"Tenth ..
"Seven up" murmured q gentle
voice as the car reached the indicated
floor.
Two men seeking the tenth floor
glanced at each other with grins Of APP
probation as stenographer, and a
pretty one, b. the way, entered the car
She seemed unconscious of having Gre
ated more than passing interest, but
the conductor was alive to the situation
1.-The lady wins he muttered to
himself as he gave the lever yank and
the car shot upward again. Chicago
Chronicle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02

One on the Rector.

The little daughter Of q local clergy
man has reached the age where big
words are apt to floor her and where she
is very sensitive to the remarks of an
older brothe.
Not long ago she came running to
her father.
Papa, papa, George called me
names.
"Why, what did George say9"
"Oh. sal the little girl, with a
strong expression of disgust, she said
practiced what preached I don't,
do IT'
"Well, M child, p
''But I don't, do I. papaf don't
any more than you do, do II"
And then the rector choked up. But
he took half hour from his sermon
and explained the meaning Of the OBJ
noxious expression to the best Of his
ability.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
A witty Gallery God.

At performance of "Faust" in Cork.
Ireland, the gentleman who enacted the
part of Mephistopheles was so stout that
the trapdoor was too small to permit
his descent to the internal regions, and
all Of his person above the waist was
still visible over the stage. One of tho
gallery gods. noticing his dilemma. ex-
claimed. "Begorra, the place is full"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Coincidence.

Somehow I'm awfully stupid to-
night, remarked young Borum Ian
guidly the other evening.
Indeed you are, retorted Miss Cut
ting, somewhat impulsively.
''Do you really mean thatf" asked
the young man in surprise.
II merely Endorsed your remarks.
Didn't you just now assert that you
were stupidf" she queried.
Eyes. he responded, "but l only
said so without thinking.
"And up to the time you spoke Of it, >
she replied, II only thought SO without
saying it. "-Pearson's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
THE WITCH'S CURSE.
AoLooMY OLD LEGEND OF THE TOWN
or BucKsPoRT, ME.

The Imprecations and Prophecy of
the Condemned Woman ON the
scnffold Recalled by Strange
Flemish ON Col. Bucks Tombstone.
Close by the country road on the out
skirts Of the sleepy old seaport town of
Bucksport. on the Penobscot down In
Maine, is small family cemetery
Within the Enclosure, with its high iron
fence, in the quiet and almost gloomy
shade, sleep the Bucks, the blueblooded
and aristocratic clan which first settled
the town and bequeathed it their name
and q legend.
OF the many moss grown tablets and
monuments the largest and most con-
spicuous is tall granite shaft in plain
sight of the highway. On one side is
the inscription,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02

This story is told of prominent
preacher: On a hot Sabbath as he was
preaching he took from his pocket what
he thought was his handkerchief, shook
it out and wiped his face, intently talk
ing all the time. To his surprise broad
smile was on every face in his audience,
when he discovered that what he had
put in his pocket for handkerchief
that morning was pair Of his little
child's drawers, the legs of which were
quite visible as he wiped the perspira
ton from his face. -Homiletic Review
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
His Fall.

John Lancaster, the comedian, tells a
story that comes all the way from Que
beo. He was sightseeing with Tom
my Atkins one day while in that prov
ince, and they had as companion and
guide an old soldier. When they reached
the Wolfe monument, which is located
on historic spot. Tommy said. "Wot's
this?"
The guide replied, :" 'Ers's were a
great zero fell"
"Did hit 'urt 'im?" asked Tommy.
'Urt 'imr" replied the guide
"W'y, ELL Hit killed 'im"-New
York Telegram.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Stopped the Duel.

This happened in Brazil: Felix b.
cayuva and one Zuccharini of Sac Paulo
are both journalists. the latter an Ital-
ian. Zuccharini challenged Bocayuva
to a duel. Certainly. replied the
Brazilian in effect, "if you are good
enough to fight with gentleman. Get
a certificate of character from your con-
sui and I'll meet you" So Zuccharini
applied to the Italian consul in Rio for
q certificate Of character. Learning the
purpose, the consul refused, and one
duel was off.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Politics. Indeed.

There is rather crusty old gentle.
IN attending my church" says a De.
lit clergyman, land his absence fol
eral weeks led me to call upon him.
is not a communicate, and / am
aid at times that he is slightly skep.
il. He is very pronounced in his pc.
cal views, and as conversational ma.
Lal ran rather short 1 sought to in.
sst him by asking, 'How's politics2'
\ How politics2' he repeated with
a change of countenance. 'How's
itics' That's pretty question fol
to ask when you know that
TENT heard you preach for the last
en Sundays. Exchange.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Dynamite.

Dynamite explodes SO rapidly that its
force is exerted in the direction from
which the greatest pressure comes. That
is, if the dynamite be placed on the
ground the explosive force is down; if
it be hung against wall its force at
tacks the wall; if it be hung under an
object its force is upward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Nothing Special.

Library Assistant Ito visitor who is
wandering about in a puzzled manner)
Can help your Are you looking for
anything special2
Visitor (absently)-No, thank you. !
was only looking for my wife. Library
Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02

The curious fact that corn, potatoes
and other plants thrive better when
placed in rows running north and south
has been proved by DIR. Wollny of Mu-
Mich. This reduces the shading by each
other to a minimum. more uniform and
regular light. heat and moisture result
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02
Advantages of Married Life.

Married life is the thing"
why, for instance!"
"Well, You can have the comforts Of
home then"
"Are you keeping house?"
"No, but we've got a peach Of a
boarding house. Chicago Chronicle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-02

The REPUBLICAN s1.OO per year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Did a Thriving Business.

People residing in the western part
of the county, near Buffalo Gap, have
just realized that they have been i'm
posed upon During last October a
middle aged man made his appearance
in the neighborhood and represented
that he was the agent of the CocOran
Art School, of Washington, D. c., a
house that made a speciality of enlarg
ing pictures. He required the pay
ment of so cents when taking an order
and 81 upon delivery. Orders were
given him along with pictures to be
enlarged and delivered on November
18th, but as yet not even the old pic
lures have been heard from. Mrs. j
w. Keller, of Buffalo Gap, who gave
the aforesaid agent two pictures with
the necessary coin, wrote to the firm
in Washington to learn why her orders
had not been filled. The Corcoran
Gallery of Art to whom the letter was
delivered replied that the agent was
an impositor and that they had receiv
ed several letters of like nature and
furthermore that they employed nc
agents. The agent signed his name
g. J. Hartley, agent. An examina
ton of the papers revealed the fact
that Hartley used the name "CocOraI
| Art School" and not ''CorcOran. If
he is still 10 this county our people
will do we'll to give him the cold shout
der. Hartley is fast talker, bu
somewhat slow in fulfilling his prom
ises. For several days he did thriv
ing business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19

Will r. Speck, editor of the Warren
County Gazette, Richardsville, KY,
writes The DIR. J. II. Mclean Medicine
Co. as follows: Gentlemen-My wife 3
praises of DR.. J. H. McLean's Streng
thening Cordial and Blood Purifier
have overcome my antipathyto writing
a testimonial for t,and therefore add
my recommendation to the hundreds
you are doubtless receiving daily for
your valuable remedies. Your Streng-
thening Cordial is truly a wonderful
strength giving medicine, and did my
wife more good in relieving weakness
and nervous prostration than one hun
dred dollars spent with our best physic.
ians. l give one physician credit,
however. for recommending your Cor
dial" For sale in Staunton by Hogs.
head, Hanger & Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Virginia and West Virginia.

The Royal Ancanum of Alexandria
had public Installation Of officers.
There are three cases of of small pox
in Alexandria of light character.
There are now 1,627 convicts in the
Virginia penitentiary.
Richard Fl. Gaines, chemist to the
Virginia department of agriculture,
has decided to resign.
At Norfolk, Judge Hanckle granted
charter to the Quincy Gas and
Light Company"
Alexandria has received q proposal
for gas at 81 % per thousand, prompt
payment.
Scarlet fever is reported to be pre-
vailing to an alarming extent in King
George county.
A silk mandatory is to be establish
ed at Lambert's Point. 1t will employ
$50 people. Baltimore capitalists are
interested.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Yirqinia Real Estate.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 13.-Auditol
Etarye states that during the pasr veal
ne increase of assessment in rea
estate in Virginia aggregated nearly
100000. The great increase has
been in the cities and towns. The in.
crease in these over the year of 1897 on
lands was $152, 433; On lots in towns.
1886, 719; on buildings, 81, 123, 0S4; total
of 81, 612,1S The increase in cities
over 1897 was $1,113,1 $50. The great
increase is on buildings, and this is
said to be due to the fact that more
attention has been paid to assessing
these.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-19
Distressing Stomach Disease

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matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use of this
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always safe. Sold by B. f. Hughes,
Druggist, S. Augusta St., Staunton,
Va,