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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
At THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers
will be mustered out at San Francisco
August 22
1t Is said that Gen. Brooke In Cuba
has been ordered to prevent any fili-
clustering expedition in Jiminez's inter-
ests leaving the island.
Secretary Root OF the War Depart
ment contemplates the formation OF five
more volunteer regiments after the 10
now being organized are completed.
The Haiticn government has author
ized the erection OF an American
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
$4,000 Raised In One Day.

At the Christian Alliance convention
held at Old Orchard Sunday, Rev. A.
B. Simpson raised s55.000 for foreign
missions. The greater part of the sum
was raised during the forenoon serv-
ice but a second collection was taken
in the afternoon, and pledges contin-
ued to come in at the evening meet
ing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
Mother Drunk, Children Starving.

Four children deserted by their
mother were found almost starved In a
vacant house at Philadelphia last We'd
nesday. The Oldest is IL years and the
youngest IL months of age. The woman,
Mary Faulkner. abandoned them five
days ago when she received 800 from
her husband. who is travelling sales
man, and was away, with instructions
to take them TO Atlantic City. In
stead of doing this she and Theresa
Brogan spent the money for liquor.
Theresa was sent to prison for II days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
Repudiated a Bill.

Augustus Conk, was sent by his
employer, an ice dealer, TO collect a
hill from Andrew McNabb of New
York. There was a dispute over the
bill. McNabb repudiating 1t alto
gcther. AS the boy was leaving the
house, a pistol shot was fired at him
and the bullet lodged in his back. Me-
Nabb was arres d and q revolver with
one empty chamber was found I'm his
possession. The wounded boy is in a
critical condition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
A Steady Revenue.

Ex-United States Senator Roger Q.
Mills has just sold a part OF his oil
land farm, near Corsicana. Tex, for
s342 900. A number of big producing
oil wells are included in the purchase.
Senator Mills retains big portion OF
the farm, on which are located many
oil wells that are bringing him in a
princely revenue daily.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
lapan's Progress.

Japan's importations have grown in
the past five years from IS 257,lT2 yen
to 277. .502, 166 yen. Meantime her eX-
ports have grown from SO 7l2 1854 yen in
1898 to 165, 753.I52 yen in 1898. The ex-
ports have doubled and the imports
trlbled during this period.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
Three Americans Killed In Battle.

A reconnaissance Sunday by troops of
General Samuel NJ. b. Young's brigade.
in the Philippines, with the object OF
discovering the whereabouts of the
enemy near San Mateo. northeast of
the San Juan reservoir. aDout 10 miles
from Manila resulted in the occupation
of San Mateo.
The American loss was killed and
13 wounded Including lieutenant Of
the Twenty-first infantry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
American Wheat Slighled.

Austrian Counsel Mertens, who Is
acting [ ed States consul at Valen-
cla, reports that Notwithstanding a
shortage in the Spanish wheat crops
there is decrease in importatlons of
wheat from the United States and
there have been trial importations
from Australia and British India.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
-Four Men Shocked TO Death.

Four firemen lost their lives at Oma-
ha in blaze on an upper floor of the
Mercer Chemical Company's building
at Eleventh and Harney streets. The
fire in itself Mas Insignificant. the ia
talities resulting from contact with a
live wire. The dead firemen are: Jo-
seph Adams lieutenant; Otto Geiseke.
tillerman; George Benson. pipeman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
Italian. Papers Angry.

The Paulo Romano of Rome says
that the American In Cuba are imita-
ting the worst features OF Spanish
revenues.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-16
Lek Wife ior MORN monism.

Chas H9uck. prosperous farmer OF
Vanceburk, Ky. left few days ago to
john the( Mormon colony in Utah. He
IL 20 yefrs old and has wife and
several grown children.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
500 REWARD. 500.


The readers Of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there Ii at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages ana
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now know
TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease. requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroy
ing the foundation OF the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in Its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that It fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address. F. ]. CHENEY & CO.
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

and weakefed with their own daily bdrdenb
70 do any more than struggle almost hope
lessly against the physical and mental evils
that beset themselves, with no strength LEFT
70 care for others. Women with large fam.
flies find that the very ordeal Of bringing
children into the world, and nursing and
rearing them 10 boyllood and girlhood, Il
90 great draff upon the mothers strength
that she herself becomes the natural object
Of care and protection.
uis glorious boon TO the women Of this
generation that the wonderful supportive
tonic, originated by Dr. Pierce, Of Buffalo
NY, Is capable Of sustaining them through
the ordeal Of frequent motherhood and
bringing them out Of Il with unimpaired
&onizniS strength and energy.
Motherhood Is BOT only the grandest Of
woman's possibilities, bat Il the natural
fulhllmert Of her physical being and when
prepared for with proper observance OF
natures lays and attended By reasonable
care should be free from the mental de-
preston, excessive pain and Subsequent
pfostyatiou 50 commonly. experienced.
Thousands Of women have found that the
Use Of Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
during the expectant time and over the
nursing period impaIts precisely the local
4. = r;,i ~,
" -
ufe eneefluliyi saieIy' Amoat psiniesaiy.
II affords direct organic endurance and
constitutional nerve-force. II gives reca.
berafive mower. Il prouiotea the secretion
hf shrrdsr, heaIftv ronrishuneut for the
Ss.stt - ~ !, ,,.;,,, $500 r. y Il
s. Cniiv u1iInB eus uuislns pSiivu :,ItIi - -
me oest sense tns gnaiaiAn OF Snnenooeo
tor II not only enables the motneI 70 take
up the work Of life again with vigor and
enjoyment but through her 4 imbues the
iittle one with the rugged naturai strength
which . . cgustant prqteetion against the
physical evils with which childhood u
constantly assaiied.
What Dr. Pieree's fAvorite Prescnpnen
does for mothers and Their children is ven
exemplihed m the experience OF MrA
II. n HnnHrute, Of Magnolia, Morgan Coy
". Va. In q recent letter 10 DR.. Pierce
WHICH.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
A WONDERFUL CURE OF
DIARRHoEA.
A PROMINENT VIRGINIA EDITOR
Had Almost Given Up, but Was
Brought Back to Perfect Health by
chamberlain's Cole. Cholera and
DiaTrhOea Remedy.
READ HIS EDITORIAL.

From the Times. Hillstille. Va.
suffered with diarrhoea for q long
time and thought I was past being cur
ed. I had spent much time and money
and suffered so much misery that
had almost decided to give up all hope
OF recovery and await the result, but
noticing the advertisement Of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and also some testimonials
stating how some wonderful cures had
been wrought by this remedy. 1 decid-
ed to try It. After taking few doses
was entirely well OF that trouble. and
1 wish to say further to my readers
and fellow sufferers that am a hale
and hearty man today and feel as well
as ever did in my life.-o. r. Moore.
Sold by Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
A WORD TO MOTHERS.

Mothers of children affected with
Group or severe cold need not hest
tate to administer Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t contains no opiate
nor narcotic in any form and may
be given as confidently to q babe as to
an adult The great success that has
attended its use in the treatment OF
colds and Group has won Tor 1t the ap-
proval and praise 1t has received
throughout the United States and in
many foreign lands. For sale by Chas
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

A negro convicted in Alabama Of
stealing chickens received a sentence OF
a years Imprisonment, but Governor
Johnston evidently thinking this pun
Ishment insufficient paroled the un-
fortunate man on the condition that
he shall not eat chicken or any por-
ton thereof whether purchased. stolen
or received as gift, for the next 1;
months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Something better than a cake walk
is promised In a bicycle road race 10 be
ridden by the colored scrub women
employed in the public schools Of
cfanfotd. N, J. The IIghtest rider
will weigh ninety-eight pounds and the
heaviest one hundred and nineteen.
A cake viii go TO the winner. The
course will be three miles and all those
who wiil start are now practiclng
hard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

1T you scour the world you Will
never find a remedy equal to One
Minute Cough Cure. says Editor Fack-
ler Of the Micanopy Fla, Hustler"
1t cured his family of LaGnppe and
saves thousands from Pneumonia, bron-
ohitis, Group and all throat and lung
troubles. Sold by chas, Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

President King. Farmers Bank,
brooklyn. Mich, has used Dewltt's
Little Early Rlsers in his family for
years. says they are the best. These
famous little pills cure constipation.
bnIiousness and all liver and bowel
troubles. Sold by chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

IRE "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. ].
Kirkman. Belle Rive. m. says After
suffering from Bronchial or lung trou-
bic for ten years. / was cured by One
Minute Cough Cure. II Ia all that II
claimed and more" II cures coughs.
colds. grippe and all throat and lune
troubles. Sold by chas. Rogers, drug
gist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

The Shakers, who are noted for their
longevity. make 1t a rule to go out In
the fresh air. breathe deeply and take
little exercise every morning before
breakfast They never sleep on a
feather bed, using always the hair
mattress and wire springs,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

1T dld me more good than anything
ever used. Ny dyspepsia was Of
n6nths standing; after eating Il was
terrible. Now am we'll" writes 8. %.
Kconer. fiolsington, Kan, Of Kodol
Dyspepsia cure. II digests what you
eat. sold by chas. Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

For many years science has studied
liquors. Result the whole world uses
whlskey. II has proven the best slim
ulant and does not lnjure nerves and
tissues like coca wines and other drug
ged compounds. And Harper whiskey
Is the ideal whiskey. Sold by Foard &
Stokes Co. Astoria Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

while eOston Is seeking TO ana an In
centiye 10 kill English sparrows, the
suggestion Of a well-known gourmand
might be bourn in mind that a nice lot
u plump sparrows makes the finest
Kind Of a pot-ple."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

"When our boys were almost dead
from whooplng cough, our doctor gave
one Minute Cough Cure. They re-
covered rapidly" writes P. B. Bellies
Arglye, Pa. It cures coughs colds,
grippe, and all throat troubles. Sold
by Chas. Rogers, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Eat plenty, Sodol Dyspepsia Cure
will digest what you eat. 1t cures all
forms Of dyspepsia and stomach trou-
hles. F.. r. Gamble, Vernon. Tex.
says. "It relieved me from the start and
cured me, II is now my ever lasting
friend" Sold by chas, Rogers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

The Ancient and Honorable ARTILLERY
Company 4 Boston. who have. in late
years. pcrpetuated their earlier histor-
lc performances BY their attacks on
banquet tables and their marches
through crowded streets, viii reach
Philadelphia on October on a visit
Great preparations are 10 be under
taken for their adequate reception and
entertainment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Figs that have grown dry may be
steamed until plump and moist, dust
ed with powdered sugar, and served for
luncheon with saited peanuts or al
monds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Joseph stockford, Hodgdon, Ne, heal
ed sore running for seventeen years
and cured his piles OF long standing
by using Dewltts Witch Hazel salve.
II cures all skin diseases. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Bits OF silk or woolen cut into strips
and sewed together hit or miss. or in
solid colors, can be sent to the weavera
to return as portieres or rugs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Mrs, Dawson was sued in a London
court for a balance she owed on her
wedding ring, The ring cost two dol
lars and she agreed to pay 25 cents a
month on It for eight months, At
the end Of two months she pawned 4
and stopped payment, Hence the law
suit .gd.0Uua '4i1 ! sfEJ3.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Millions Of dollars 10 the value placed
by Mrs. Mary Bird. Harrisburg, Pa,
on the life OF her child, which she say
ed from Group by the use OF One Min
ute Cough cure. It cures all coughs
colds and throat and lung troubles
For Gale by Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Some clergymen are entirely too
nice Tor their business One recently,
in referring 70 the Jonah incident. de-
lIcately spoke Of the prophet as having
passed three days and nights in the
Shale's-ahem-society."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

A learned doctor remarks: Chill
dren should select such FOOD as aids
their growth. but the good doctor fails
TO remember that It is a wise child that
knows It's own fodder,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

Francis Rabelais: Then 1 begin to
think that 1t is very true which is com
monty said. that one-half Of the world
knoweth not how the other half
liveth
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

An enterprising manager OF a Kan
sas City dellcatessen has this sign In
evidence on his delivery wagon; You
need a ginger wafer, but you need a
welner wurst.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

There is a Persian proverb which
saws. Ten measures of talk were
thrown down upon the earth and the
women took nine" That's the femi-
nine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

In the latest typhoon at Manila bay
$50 inches OF rain fell In twenty-four
hours In Providence II, l., according
TO the Boston Transcript $50 inches
OF rain fell last Wednesday between
gao a. m. and II a, M, which is better
or worse than Manllas record, accord
ing to the point OF view,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
no CURE A COLD mi ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo oulnine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II II falls to cure. Z. w. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. sc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

is laid over the top. several deep. TO
keep this fraction Of tho cargo safe
AMI clean.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

The old topper frequently gets away
with more than he can carry,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
Encyclopedia
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03
THE GUARDIAN Dr. CHILDREN.

. -
SLOW drciinK upou ouis,retehed wing
The heFce, fapacicns bird Of prey
olides near that sk1nii sweet, tender thinB
Those cruel claws would snaaeh away
o, bow that moihsrS hsart mlisl lap
10 drive this psrl q the alr
Auny from that Soft nest of dep
viii aii her love and longing thesA
Da ~ ne aidnah dsfsndar nss
with bfiailng mane aud haad efo1,
No power can snatch that precious pfi1A
While he stands ready 70 prctect.
sleep On sweet bahx. yoaF mothsrs presst
Once more shah press you close and warm,
No evil bid shall e'er moiest
While this brave gsardian scents the hAfm-
To protect hef title ones q among ths
Strongest instincts Of a mothers heaft, and
through all the thousands cares and worries
Of busy woman's life there arises ever and
suop the thought 20. II could do more
But mothers are too ofssn weighed down
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-03

The mos, difieult diseases to cure are
thosr which are aggravated by constipation
In such cases Dr. PieTee's Pleasant Pellets
should be taken In conjunction with The
Discovery" They never gTipe. All good
dealers sell them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
THE PORTO RICO RELIEF FUND,

The Central Relief Association OF New-York. OF
which Cornelius y. Bliss is chairman and Warner
Van Norden OF the Bank OF North America, treas
urer has just received word from Bishop Benk, OF
Porto Rico. that while the work OF supplying the
immediate needs OF the islanders who suffered by
the great food OF last summer is over funds are
still needed for those who left entirely home
less and helpless With Mr.. Van Norden and Mr..
Bliss Bishop Benk IL a member OF the Central Re-
lief Committee. The secretary Of the COMMITTEES Is
william r. Corwne. OF the Merchants Associa-
ton Mr. Corwine gave his time 10 the purchase
OF supplies for the Porto Rican sufferers. and gave
the use OF the rooms OF the association TO the
members Of the committee depository for sup
plies.
The relief fund grew in sums ranging from 10
cents 10 SIS 600 the total OF more than $4,000.
or this sum $4,000 passed through the Bank OF
North America and SO 900 through the Merchants
Association. The largest single contribution was
from The Christian Herald" the amount being
SIS 900 Other contributors were John D. Rookie
Teller 81 900; John B. Clafn. $1,000; the Catholic
Church OF the Diocese OF New-York 5000: Charles
B. Rouss. 81 600 and Phelps. Dodge Co.. $1,000.
Chicago sent $4,000; Boston Philadelphia and Bal
tmore more than $1,000 each. the Stock Ex-
change Produce Exchange and Maritime Ex-
change more than ST. 900 each. One OF the most
liberal contributions came from the State OF Texas.
At the time OF the flood the Merchants Associa-
ton held q balance OF Sl.loO, due the sufferers
from the foods in Texas but when news
ceived OF the hurricane In Porto Rico the Gov
citation requesting IL to apply the 81 100 for the re-
lief OF the Porto Ricans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
A GARDEN OF BEAUTY.

NJ. Ase AlNnR is the chairman OF the flower
booth and her committee 10 which Miss Resale
Wheeler the youngest member OF the league, be-
longs, presides over perfect garden OF fragrance
and beauty.
The beauty booth will be presided over by Mrs.
Marguerite St John Wood, and her committee Will
include Mrs Belle K Mackenzie and several promi-
nent professionals This booth promises TO be
popular feature Of the bazaar, as everything per-
tanning TO beauty and It's preservation Will be on
sale also full line Of all the accessories neces-
sary for professionals who desire 10 lay In STOCK
Of makeup" materials at reasonable price, ora
Will be assisted by Hiss Sara A Palmer and others
on sale there and the tea table where tea can
will be feature of this booth. 80
ne apron table VII be in charge OF MRS ae
and netted good results The aprons on sale VIII IN
clude every style from the serycea6ie ginsham
bowed little sembance Of apron which is 10 be
worn simply as pretty article OF dress ,o,-o-,
Westford will have charge of the booth which. un-
der the head Of mems furnishings. will have on
- The stationery booth which is an innovation,
viii viii be assisted BY Miss Eina Smith
Mrs F 2. Hoover. who is the chairman OF the
have display OF rare beauty A magnificent
P qnGG6 se of TnSn florist during week
and IS said to be worth 500 vii be sold on SUB ,
viii also be disposed Of in this way.
AZ bazaar would not be considered complete
without fortune telling, Mrs Nina Freeth VII! tell
fortunes by teacups, and the Countess Habena VIII
use the other methods employed to investigate the
future -, G. .
Palmer VIII be sold subscriptions. and an
American flag will be disposed OF in like manner by
Mrs Belle Gray Taylor. whose daughter. MRS
Fiske will be one Of those in attendance at the
''postofice" which will be novel feature
Considerable interest will be attached 10 the va
rious articles that are 10 be awarded oy vote 10
popular individuals. Among these viii be a Ola,
nnond brooch worth 500 a diamond pendant valued
al $500 and a silver cigarette case valued 81 SVO
presented by Miss Lillian Russell
For the first time in the history or league Dazaars
a soda water fountain viii make It's appearance
Mrs Agnes Arden. the treasurer Of the league.
will act as cashier, assisted by Miss Alice Brown
business secretary Of the league. and Miss AGA
Gilman. 80, - -, ,,,.o
The photograph table will be In charge OF MISS
Alice FairbrOther Weber who has many Valua-
bic autographed photographs OF celebrities MISS
BeIle X Mackenzie instrumental in obtain
ing the autograp h OF Admiral Dewey on several or
his pictures. The Oriental booth VIII have me
display OF Oriental goods.
Admission to the bazaar which will continue ar,
ternoon and evening throughout the week and
close AT midnight Saturday. will be p cents TOT
single admissions and 81 for season tickets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
MUST nUTILATE REVENUE STAMPS.

Internal Revenue Collector Charles II. Treat yes
terday received from Washington the following
official instructions regarding the new require
ments for perforatng documentary stamps Of 10
cents or any larger denomination:
I'm all cases where a documentary stamp OF the
denomination OF 10 cents or any larger denomlna-
ton shall be used for denoting any tax imposed
by the act OF June ~. 1sDs. the person using or
afixing the same shall, II addition 10 writing or
nd the date when affixed. mutilate said stamp by
cutting three parallel missions lengthwise through
the stamp. beginning not more than one-fourth OF
an inch OF the other end. Where such stamp Is
cancelled by cutting or perforating In any man
ner authorized by existing regulations. as afore-
said the mlftilation therein provided WI not be
required. This provision shall take effect and b
In force on and after December u. 1899