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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-05-11
He Couldn't Sneak French

OF the many amusing experiences
Englishmen have in France the one of
n provincial alderman who. recently
crossed the channel is most novel. He
could speak only English, and describes
his troubles thus:
Il went to Paris and put up at the
Hotel de Lille ct d'Albion. l lost my
way and could not get back to my ho-
tel. because l did not speak or under
stand French. l asked several stran-
gers, In English, to direct me, but met
with no success. SO l bought large
card and wrote on il: Please tell me
the way to the Hotel de Lille ct d'Ai
bion.'
81 walked along the street and show
ed my card to dozen or more men.
Finally a man read it and beckoned me
to follow him. | did so silently for
about mile. He pointed TO the sign
on my hotel, and broke the silence by
thanking him.
WHAT he exclaimed, in apparent
surprise, are you an Englishman? So
am |, but took you to be deaf and
dumb New York Press.
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Saved His Wagons.

During the civil war II. W. Walker,
of Walker & Co, of Detroit, was mas
ter of transportation for the First Cav
airy Division. Gen. McCook, Army Of
the Cumberland. On the first day of
the battle of Chickamauga Mr. Walker
received an order signed by Gen. Rose
.rans directing all commands. unless
they were in active engagement, to give
the road to Walker and his wagons.
With 4 train of 100 wagons loaded with
ammunition and rations he had taken
his wagons and their contents to the
battlefield, the day before the battle of
Lookout Mountain. and having dis
ders as to what to do next. According
ly he applied to the late Gen. Garfield,
who was chief of staff. Really,
don't know what orders to give you"
answered Gen. Garfield. but when Mr..
Walker suggested it, the General di-
rected DR.. Armstrong, assistant sur
geon of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
TO permit all wounded soldiers able to
be moved to be loaded into Walkers
wagons to be taken back to the hospi-
tails north of the Tennessee river.
accordingly" says Mr.. Walker, I'VE
loaded the poor fellows into the wagons
rs carefully as we could and started
down toward Chattanooga. Reaching
the river my train was stopped sud
denly and rode up to the head Of the
column to investigate. There l found
that the pontoon bridge was being
guarded by new regiment and the
captain in charge of the detail that had
stopped us was not only emphatic as to
his orders to permit no one to pass, but
YOU see he was new as to SO great 4
| responsibility, but he was all right-he
was inclined to be impudent. The stu
alton Was puzzling as well as critical,
| because | did not want to run any risk
| of losing my wagons and the wounded
men needed attention. Accordingly
made a grand bluff. l pulled out the
Rosecrans- two days previous
| to the order that had been given to the
captain-and presenting 1t demanded
| right of way.
why didn't you show this order in
the first placeY asked the captain, with
out looking at the date of the order.
"'Because l thought the sight of
| these wounded men would be suffi-
Gent l replied. At this the captain
called off the guard. and rs the wagons
resumed the march the captain called
me aside and explained that it was the
| first experience of the kind he had ever
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-05-11
Sheridan's Famous Horse.

Until a year ago one OF the most in
teresting points to visit about the
metropolitan district was the military
museum on Governors Island. 1t was
filled with relics from American wars
that could not fail to stimulate patriot
ism. But now the building frowns at
the visitor from behind an iron fence.
The main part is used for storage pur-
poses, and unless one arrives at an hour
when supplies are being moved there Is
no entrance to the building. The labor
ers tell you that the museum has sim
ply been moved upstairs, and that you
can't go up without the consent of "Mr.
Donovan" That gentleman assures
the tourist that there is no museum
any more; the Government took it
away, and all the collections now lie
heaped indiscriminately in piles up
stairs"
There Is, however, one relic left on
the first floor. In u large glass case in
one corner stands the mounted body of
old Winchester, Gen. ''Phil' Sheridan's s
dirty boxes are anything but glorious
He is decked in his old harness, and a
biographical sketch by Gen. Sheridan
hangs by his side. 1t reads as follows:
Winchester was of Blachhawk
blood. and was fOaled at or near Grand
Rapids, Mich, late In the fall of 1859,
according to the best of my informa-
ton. He was brought into the service
by an officer of the Second Michigan
Cavalry, to which regiment l was ap-
pointed colonel ON May %, 1862 Short
ly afterward, and while the regiment
was stationed at the little town of
Rienzi, In the State of Mississippi, he
was presented TO me by Capt. Campbell
in the name of the officers of the regi-
ment, and from that date until the close
of the war he was ridden by ME in
nearly every engagement in which
took part.
AT the time he was given me he was
rising years old, so that he must have
been In his twentieth year when he
died, on Oct. ., 1873. He was an ami
nal of great intelligence and immense
strength and endurance. He always
held his head high, and by the quick
ness of his movements gave many per-
sons the idea that he was exceedingly
impetuous. This was not so, for could
ut any time control him by firm hand
and by few words, and he was as cool
and quiet under fire as one of my own
horse for field service was ever ridden
by any ne."-New York Times
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Remarkable Feat of Penmanship.

Remarkable Feat of Penmanship.
To write long chapter of Genesis on
a post card. in addition to selections
from Shakespeare and Dickens, and the
whole of Home. Sweet Home, Is a
feat of penmanship of which anyone
might be proud. This was some time
ago accomplished by bank clerk,
with a fine steel pen and with no aid
from magnifying glasses. In all, there
We're more than 10000 words, while SO
beautifully was the work done that
many people have been able to read
the writing with the naked eye.
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He Supports the Proposition.

Mrs. Blickens-The president of Oui
club is going to lecture next Tuesday
ON Conversation Lost Art"
Mr. Dickens (yawning) g)-That so?
Mrs. Blickens-Well, why don't you
go on and make some sarcastic com
ment about the impossibility of conver
sation being lost art while women
remain ON earth? OF course that is
what you think.
Mr.. Blickens-NO, / agree with yOul
president. Conversation is q lost art
When only one side eau be heard it is
merely talk.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-05-11
Eyebrows In Different Countries.

Eyebrows have ever been regarded
as an Indication of character. Eye
brOws that meet are said to be sign
of deceitfulness. Another theory is
that married eyebrows will bring
good luck.
The Chinese say that people whose
eyebrows meet can never hope to at
tain to the dignity of n minister of
state, and in Greece the man whose
eyebrows meet is said to be a vampire,
while in Denmark and Germany it is
said he is werewolf.
In Turkey meeting eyebrows are
greatly admired, and the women use
artificial means to bring the brows tC
this condition. and if art cannot induce
thin eyebrows to grow they make uI
by drawing black line with paste.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-05-11

1t seems to be necessary to use some
discrimination in making New Years
presents. Two acquaintances met on
the street Oh New Years morning.
Hello, Ruggles! How is the fam,
lily"
"All well. By the way, my wife
made me present of an elegant smOk-
ing jacket this morning.
You are fortunate"
"Yes. My eldest daughter gave me q
silver-mOunted smoking set"
THAT comes in very appropriately"
"Oh, yes And my son gave me this
silver matchbox"
IFS beauty-One of the handsom,
est | ever saw. You are not looking
we'll this morning. Anything the mat
terT'
"Nothing-except that about two
hours before | got the presents | had
registered solemn VOW not to smoke
any more for year"
The trustees Of the British National
Gallery have purchased under a special
grant of money from the treasury two
pictures by Rembrandt, the property
of Lady de Saumerez. entitled 'The
Burgomaster" and "The BurgOmaster's
Wife," being portraits Of an elderly
man and an old lady not at present
identified. These pictures will be hung
In the principal Dutch room.
Mistrust the man who finds every
thing good; the man who finds every
thing evil, and still more the man who
is Indifferent to everything.-Lavater.
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Il have used Pe-ru-na for number OF
years with the very best results for ca
tarrhal diseases. shall never be without
it. | never fail to recommend it when an
opportunity presents itself. u. ii. Cald
well, Robeline. La.
Gilbert Hofer, Grays, Ky. says in
letter dated March Z, 1894: Il have used
four bottles of Peru-na and l am well OF
my catarrh. and it cured my Bright's dis
ease. had been troubled for two years
| weigh twenty pounds more than l die
before | was taken sick. l shall never b,
without Pe-ru-na."
Send for free catarrh book. Addres:
DIR. Hartman. Columbus. Ohio.
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Catalogues by Carloads.

A statistical genius has figured that the
various manufacturers of harvesting ma
chinery have printed and distributed
enough advertising matter" during the
last decade to fill 1000 freight ears. The
greater portion of this literature has been
expended on the farmers of this country
in an effort to make them believe that
almost any kind of machine is "as
good as the DeerGg." In the meantime
the Deering Harvester Company of Chi
cago has prospered until at the present
time its works employ more hands than
any single manufacturing plant of any
kind in America
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Kaen an Eva ON Ii.

Patrons OF the Nickel Plate Road may
prepare themselves for may pleasant
surprises during the coming summer
season, by the announ cement of low rate
excursions. Read the newspapers and
consult ticket agents for reduced rates
ie'sre purchasing your tickets any where.
Remember our Peerless Trio of Daily
Express Trains without change of cars
betwe Chicago, New York and Boston.
Don't forget our rates are lower than via
nt her lines
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I'm sorry for our president" said
the French official. He has an ordeal
before him in which he will not get half
. the sympathy he deserves. He owes it
to the public to have some pictures
taken
THAT is simple enough"
at seems so. But think Of man in
his position being told to look pleas
ant ."-Washington Star.
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Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens FOOt-Ease. a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF cOrns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
cOvery of the age. Aliens FoOt-Ease makes
tIght-iitting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating, callOus and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it too day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c,
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
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Beware OF Ointmpnts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co.. To-
ledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken in
ternally, and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney & Co.
~ Sold by Druggists price 75c per bottle.
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One First-Ciass Fare

For the round trip is in effect via the
Nickel Plate Road &c Roanoke, Va, fOr
the Annual Meeting of the German Bap-
tst Brethren. Tickets on sale May 10th
to 22nd, inclusive, and good returning
until June 24th. For further particulars
address Z. A. Asterlin, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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had and he hoped wouldn't cause any
trouble. OF course l explained that the
error was natural one, that no harm
had been done and that he deserved
commendation for his fidelity. Mean
while | put the written order, which |
knew was absolutely worthless, back
into my pocket and rode up to the head
of my train. We reached the hospitals
all right, no man the worse for the ride.
and didn't lose my wagons detroit
Free Press
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Snm ner Outings.

Before deciding when and where IL
spend a portion of the hot season this
year, look out for the Booklet issued by
the Nickel Plate Road, entitled "SummeI
Outings" including many picturesque
points on the south shore of Lake Erie
and the classic shores of Lake Chautau-
qua. Remember cur Low Rates.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-05-11
Stories of Gen. Lee.

A coterie of -Confederates were
talking over old times in the Southern
colony at the Metropolitan few nights
ago, when the conversation turned
upon Gen. Robert T.. Lee.
Not only do I maintain that Gen.
Lee was the greatest master of the art
of war of his age, but that he was one
of the most benign of all historic char
acters," said Judge Mackey. of South
Carolina. 81 tell this anecdOte. which
has never been printed, as illustrating
his fine sense of justice and his gener-
Gus consideration for the rights Of
others:
"On Aug. 16. 1864, Gen. Lees army
attacked Grants left at a point n few
miles above Petersburg. The attack,
made with considerable force, was at
first successful, and we captured about
400 prisoners. AS the prisoners were
brought into our lines Lee was stand
ing by the side of his horse writing an
order, with the paper resting upon the
saddle. Just then one of the Federal
prisoners rushed up in n state of great
excitement and said to Lee:
General, one of your soldiers has
stolen my hat
"Gen. Lee turned to the prisoner,
who was youth of IS or 10, and said:
"Where is the man who took your
hat?"
"'He is one of the guard; that man
with red whiskers over there the Fed
eral replied.
Lee thereupon ordered Col. Mar
shall, of his staff, one of the knightliest
of soldiers himself, to recover the hat,
which was done, and he delivered it to
| the soldier.
as ii not remarkable that n General,
| watching the progress of battle, and
| framing an order to direct it, should
| turn away to do justice to a prisoner
| under such circumstances? Especially
| when the soldier who took the hat need
ed it far more than the man from
whom it was taken; for the average
| Confederate soldier was in one sense
| plumed knight. He had no crown
natural growth.
1T is n remarkable fact that Gen
| Lee never wore 4 sword during the
| war. or any weapon, and he never
| buckled on sword until the day OF
his surrender, and then as an act OF
| courtesy to Gen. Grant, and as proper
for the occasion, when terms of sur
render We're being agreed upon.
"Gen. Lee did not expect to surren
der his sword to Grant, because, by the
terms of surrender, all officers were tC
retain their side arms; but he did ex
pect, as 1 have heard him state. that
Grant would go through the form OF
touching the hilt Of his sword, accord
ing to the custom of war. But Grant
most magnanimOus of soldiers. did not
even do that.-WashingtOn Star.
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One Fare for the Round Trip

The National Baptist Anniversaries
will he held at San Francisco, Cal, May
26,h to SOth. Agents of the Nickel Plate
Road are in possession of complete IN
formation in regard 10 rates, dates ol
sale, routes, and time of trains, and viii
he glad TO furnish same to all conlem'
plating trip TO the coast at low rates.
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Bicycle Eall-Be arings.

At Schweinfurst, Bavaria, is one OF
the largest of the worlds manufac-
tories for bicycle ball-bearings. The
two factories there, belonging to one
firm, turn out annually 100000 gross
of these little steel balls, and employ
600 men.
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To Strengthen Baskets.

To strengthen basket chairs, clothes
baskets, etc, they should be soaked in
cold water for several hours and then
dried in the sun once every six months.
This treatment would make them last
considerably longer than they would do
in the ordinary course Of events.
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The General Asse m bIy

OF the Pres by terian Church holds its an
nual meeting at Minneapolis, Minn., May
18th to June 15t. Agents of the Nickel
Plate Road are authorized to sell excur-
cursion tickets at low rates on May 18th,
IL n and 17th.
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In n Japanese Theater.

A spectator in Japanese theater, oil
payment of a small extra fee, is permit
ted to stand up; and the person behinC
him cannot object, although the lat
ter's view of the performance is OBJ
Structed
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Chiua,s Powerful Sword.

There is a dreadful sword in China. 1t
gives to the holder power to cut Oft the
head of any one he wishes without pun
islment All people flee from this sword
as stomach ills flee before the approach of
Iostetter's Stomach Bitters. This IA
nous remedy cures all forms of stomach
trnuntrS.
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The PreShYteriana

llolI the annual meeting of their Gener-
al Assembly at Minneapolis, Minn., May
18th to June 1St. For this occasion the
Nickel Plate Road offers special induce
ments. Ask agents OF that company
about low ra:es, splendid equipment, and
time of trains and connections.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYFuP Co, illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by method
known 20 the CALIFORNIA F'JG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
sAE FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. rer bottle
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Chinese Point of Etiauette.

A polite Chinaman considers 1t q
breach Of etiquette to wear spectacles
In company.
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Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In Or
der to be healthy this is necessary.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys
Cures sick headache. Price 25 and SOC.
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Roanoke

Roanoke
Is the objective point for the German
Baptist Brethren. Their Annual Meet
ing is held there, tickets being on sale
10Th to 22nd. One First class Fare for
the round trip is the rate offered via the
Nickel Plate Road.
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OF agents of the Nickel Plate Road about
dates OF sale, time of trains, connections
and routes to San Francisco, Cal, for The
National Baptist Anniversaries. May 10Th
to 30th. One fare for the round trip.
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Very Suitable.

CustOmer-Have you something suit
able for sleeping robes!
Bright salesman-How would this
do, ma'am? You will notice its heavy
nap.-Boston Transcript.
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Eagle Linen Letter Paper and En-
yelopes are the proper thing. Tell
your printer to use this brand on your
next order.
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Major Drinkerupp-Did yo' evan take
spring bitters, Kun1?
Colonel Onceagain-I did, sub. was
married in April.-Judge.
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"That new story of yours, Scribbler,
appears to me to lack crispness."
That's strange. I'm sure it's been
roasted enough. h."-Philadelphia Rec
ord
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The man who loves home best and
loves it most unselfishly, loves his
country best.-J. q. Holland.
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Low Rates to polls

VIII he in effect May 18th, 10Th and l7Ih,
via the Nickel Plate Road for the annual
meeting OF the Pres by yterian General As
sembIy. Tickets good returning until
lime ed
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Next in Order,

Miss Mary, are you sorry that your
sister Evelyn is married?"
NO; it advances me 0ne number. y
Chicago Record.
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Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor bills.-C. l.. Baker, 1929
Regent So. Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. s. '95.
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Alabastine, the only durable wall coat
ing, takes the place of scaling kaisomines,
wall paper and paint for walls. 1t can be
uaed on plaster, brick, wood or canvas.
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Kcmp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist To-day and get
sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dam
perOuS.
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Every church and schoolhouse should be
coated only with Alabastine. Hundreds
of tons used yearly for this work. Genu-
inc Alabastine does not rub and scale off.
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couohs Leads to Condemnation.

As some men become prosperous they
become undesirable neighbOrs.
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Mrs. Wlnslow-s SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething: softens the gums. reuuces infa nma alton
alAys pain, cures wind collie. IS cents bottle.
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Alabastine can be used over paint or
paper; paint or paper can be used over
Alabastine. Buy only in five pound pack
ages, properly labeled; take no substitute.
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ltIUuire

Nothing is SO infectious rs example
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To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
25c The genuine has L. b. Q. on each tablet
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Adversely borrows its sharpest stings
from our impatience.-Bishop Horne.