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The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
INSANE OVER RELIGION.
Mother and Daughter Driven to Madness
by Overstudy.

Two women mother and daughter. both
insane from oversludy in Christian Science,
we're In Judge Carriers Court In Chicago q
few days ago. They were Mrs. Ellen L..
ellison and Gertrude ellison. The head of
the family Is u well-to-do grain and stock
farmer of Blue Island,
The evidence showed that the daughter
was twenty. one years old and employed
previous to her illness as n teacher In a
Pullman Kindergarten. She had made a
serious study OF the faith-heallng doctrine,
in which her mother has long been n be-
lever, and had become possessed OF the
hallucination that she was called upon by
the Divine powers to kill and sacrifice "
or three children for the benefit and saliva
tion OF unbelievers.
The condition of Mrs. ellison was due to
worry about Christian Science. Her
hallucination was that her husband was
~endeavoring to poison her. To support
this belief she exhibited TO the jury a small
box OF corn cure which she said she had
found her husband trying to put In her
coffee. Both women were a%dludged In
GnpP.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

An interesting relic in the shape of
q ring once worn by General Fitzhugh
Lee recently came into the possession
of W. B. Odbert, q ieweler of Wheel
ing, W. Va. Walter Boulde and his
family went to the city from Hunting
ton, w. Va, two months ago, and a
few days ago the head of the family
informed Mr.. Odbert that he had a
large ring he desired to sell for its
GOLD value. When the ring was de-
livered the jeweler could hardly be-
lieve his eyes, for it was inscribed
"Fitzhugh Lee, 1856" The setting
had been lost many years ago, and
the intrinsic value of the gold was Sc.
This sun was paid Boulde, and he
gave the ieweler a f~ragmeutary his
tory of the ring. He said the relic
was the class ring of the well-known
Virginian. On one side it bears in
deep-cut figures a Templar's coat of
arms and hood and on the reverse
crossed swords ana axes.-New York
Sun.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
LETTER TO MRS. NO, ts,ls6l

DEAR Mrs. PINKuAM-Two years
ago | began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were p%rofuse and painful, and was
troubled WAS leucorrh@a. l took
patent medicines and consulted a ply
siciau, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, I wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and l followed the directions
faithfully, and derived so much beneGt
that l cannot praise Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
j O find myself pregnant and have
begun it's use again. cannot praise
it enough."-MHs. CORA gibson, YATES,
MANIsTEE, Men.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
SAY THE WEED is NOT SINFUL.
United Presbyterian Presbyteries Refuse
to Ban Tobacco.

The ~presbyteries of the United Presby-
terrain Church, while in convention in
Philadelphia, refused to put a ban on
tobacco. The overture setting forth the
proposition that the use of tobacco is sim
hi and inconsistent with the Christian
profession was sent out by the last previous
assembly.
Tn Committee on Bills and O%vertures
reported that the vote Of the assemblies
was IL to l In favor of no action on the
subject, and that the vote was 8 to 4 In
favor OF no action on the question OF pro.
hlbitipg the use of tobacco by students.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
THE DRoUrH IN NEW ENGLAND.
Hay in Southern Section Reported Prac-
tically a Failure.

BosroN (speciaD.-Reports received from
various sections of New England indicate
that the drouth was general and destruc-
live. The financial loss to farmers will be
excessive, for practically the hay crop In
Southern New England is a failure in quality
and quantity, and market gardening In dis
;ricts adjacent to the larger cities has not
yielded paying returns.
In Northern New England the conditions
are vastly better than In Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut, but strange
to say, the entire coast line is suffering
from dryness, while the interior States get
a little moisture.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

At a special meeting OF the Board OF d.
rectors of the Pennsylvania Railroad In
Philadelphia, A. J. Cassatt, OF Philadel-
phia, was elected President of the road, to
succeed tho late Frank Thomson. James
McCrea, of PIttsburg, was chosen a mem
ber OF the Board OF Directors, to nj the
vacancy created by Mr.. Thomson's death.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
.rOur Medicine Worked wondsr..-

al had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. had falling of womb,
leucorrhoea, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and "a nervous trembling of
the stomach. Now l have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me."-MRs, $ B~ARNAART, New CASTLE,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
EURoPE'S WHEAT PROSPECTS.

Drought in Russia, Short Crop in Bal
kans, Average Elsewhere.
LONDON (By Cable).-Belgium, Holland,
italy and parts of Austria-Hungary prom
Sc average wheat crops.
In France, Germany, Spain aud Poland
The crops are fair and there are hopes for
4 full average crop.
In Russia the drought is too prevalent
to allow a hopeful yield Of either wheat or
rye.
In Roumania, Servia and Bulgaria a short
wheat crop is regarded as inevitable.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

PARIS (By Cable).-M. Trarleux, former
Minister OF Justice, gave n dinner aud re,
ception in honor OF Lieutenant-Colonel
Picquart. Among those present we've the
Prince and Princess OF Monaco, Nine,
Dreyius, Matthew Dreyfus and Others
prominent in the movement for Dreyfus
revision. Matthew Dreyfus threw himself
into Picquart's arms, while Nine. Dreyfus
was so much overcome that she tainted.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be MAG
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran'
tecd. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

WASHINGTON, D. G. (special).-A cable
gram was received at the Navy Depart
ment from Captain Barker THE naval officer
In command at Manila, announcing the
sudden death OF Captain Henry Nichols
from sunstrokA. Captain Nichols was the
commander OF the monitor MoDadnock.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
Flag For oubap Mail vessels.

Major Rathbone, at Havana, has adopt
ed a flag for the vessels carrying Cuban
mail 1t is a red burgee, with one white
star
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
900 Irvine Trnst.

The Secretary OF State at Dover. Del.
has issued certificates of incorporation to
the American Grass Twine COMPANY. Of
New York City, for the manufacture and
sale of Irvine of all kinds. The capital
stock is SIS, 900, 900.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
Alarming Riots in India.

The riots In the Tinneyelly district OF the
Madras Presidency, British India, between
he Maravars and Kullars on tho one hand
and the Shamari on the other are assuming
alarming proportions. They have already
spread over an area OF a hundred square
miles.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The crops everywhere in the Atlantic
States are in need OF mu oh moisture. as
the rainfall has for some weeks been below
the normal for the season.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The Presbytery OF Boston has refused to
make total abstinence from TOBACCO .
cnndi,ion nrecedept of ordination in the
case Of the young licentiates under its care
and OF elders-elect.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

Captain Dreyfus, through his friends,
has bought a Belgian estate between Brus'
sells and Antwerp, where he intends to re-
tide when his present troubles are over.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

Governor General Brooke, at Havana,
has issued an order appointing senior
Gonzales de Quesada special commissio mel
Tor Cubp ut Washington, with a salary OF
S600l.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
GERMAN eAPTIsTs ARE STRICT.
Oppose instrumental Music, Necktles and
Tohacco Growers.

VVpOse IHstFUrh'H'"'
Tobacco
The German Baptist Association, at It's
meeting held at Roanoke, Va, decided:
That instrumental music should not be
taught among the brotherhood; that neck
comfort. that representatives OF railroads
and land companies should be debarred
from eligibility as members OF the confer
ence. and that raisers of tobacco should be
excluded from membership in the district
md annual conferences.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

Mrs. Mary Mueller, a so-called faith
nenler, was sentenced to five months In
Jail in Brooklyn for practiclng medicine
without being registered.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The London Tract Society has carried on
work In ali parts OF tho world and In no
less than 22s languages, dialects and char
actera.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The American Volunteers have estao'
lished work In nine OF the principal state
and are in touch with nearly 90,
600 prisoners.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ea>el

Massachusetts is caring for 500 epilep-
les, OF all ages, from four to seventy.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

There are more Germans thar Irish In
the United States.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

Most people hear better with the right
han with the left ear.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

A load OF two tons can be readily carried
by a full grown elephant.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

In 1893 Wisconsin had n population OF
1888. To-day 1t is abont 2, 900 900.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

J. s. Parker. Fredonia. n. Y. says: "Shall
not call on You for the SlC1 reward, for | be.
1ieve Halls CRtarrh Cure will cure any case Of
catarrh. Was very bad" Write him for par.
t~iculars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Iir. Away.

Indian oak, one of the hardest Of woods,
will sink in water.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The Tyrol has over $50 licensed Alpine
guides,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

A New Jersey man has voted l43 times in
evenly years, and ia proud of his record.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

The people of London are computed to
spend 6 1000, 900 daily.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16

Two buffalo calves were recently born in
the Philadelphia Zoo,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
Germans and h Nicaragua Canal

Germans are said to be trying TO get CON
troll Of the Nicaragua Canal route
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-06-16
DREYFUs LEAVES FOR FRANCE.
The French Cruiser Sfax Sets Sail From
French Guiana.

CAYENNE, French Guiana (By Cable).-
The French cruiser Sfax has left the ISL
ands With Dreyfus on board.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

Occasionally small diamonds have
been found among the ridges of gravel
brought down from the north in the
age OF the glaciers and scattered over
the states bordering on the great lakes
Professor Hobbs Of the University Of
Wisconsin thinks that these diamonds
came from some place in Canada and
that by tracing back the lines of adj
vance of the glaciers the original loca-
ton of the gems may be discovered.
An effort to carry out Professor Hobbs
suggestion is to be made, and Pro-
fessor II. J.. Farchild Of the Universi-
ty of Rochester. Professor /. G. Rus
sell of the University Of Michigan,
Professor j. p. Iddlngs of the Univer-
sity of Chicago and Professor o. G.
harrington of the Field Columbian
museum viii cooperate by examining
without charge suspected gems found
by persons living near the glacial
moraines.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

with money borrowed on the standing
trees. and in several instances the
loans were actually larger than the
price paid for the land.
In this connection Manager j. A.
Blaffer of the New orleans Progressive
union tells an interesting story.
"Not long ago be said, II met q
very agreeable gentleman who is In
the sawmlll business in Minnesota. He
came here for the purpose of buying
large tract of yellow pine land. and In
the course of conversation 1t developed
that his personal capital, which was
not especially great was tied up in MS
business in the northwest. then ask
ed him frankly where he got the money
for such deal as he had in progress.
He laughed. Il have no trouble about
that he replied. 4 simply send sur
veyor down here, and lie makes an ac-
curate report on the exact quantity OF
standing timber. Meanwhile my law
gers have looked into the matter Of
title. and | then 20 to the bank and
put up the timber as collateral. They
are glad to let me have all the money
need l expressed some surprise,
and he answered me there was nothing
unusual about the transaction. Any
man with straight record he said,
can borrow whatever lie needs on Lou
Islam pine
This statement was fully confirmed
by one Of the best known millmen of
the south, who is spending n few days
in New Orleans.
"'rhe northwestern bankers know all
about Louisiana pine land" he said.
"and regard it as tiptop security. l
was talking only few days ago with
surveyor who came down from La
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

A penny novelette, is never complete
without the heroine inh!cting grave
torture on her eyes. In the course Of
one complete story" this is what she
did
"She threw her eyes up to the ceiling
Then she dropped them on the floor.
Again she raised them and again she
lowered them"
'She made her eyes fash fire."
Tier eyes burned"
"IIer eyes froze."
"Her eyes glowered Ike burning
Goals"
"She cast her eyes to his chest, then
dropped them to the fender"
His eyes crossed hers and greedily
devoured them"
But at last her eyes had their re-
venge, for we read, Her eyes betray-
cd her."-Tit- Bits.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
A NATURAL ERROR.
But This Time 1t vas Made by the
wrong Man.

But This Time 1t Was Made by the
wrong Man.
81 had been occupying certain
room in this house for nearly year,
eaid drummer who lives Mt one of
the hotels, but the other day they
gave me the apartment adjoining.
which is tribe larger. Last night
came in rather late and very much
precccupled and when l opened the
door was startled TO find strange
man, with his teet on the bureau. read
ing paper. 1t flashed across my min
instantly that l had gone to my Old
room by force Of habit, and offered
my apologies an gracefully as I could.
80 occupied this room for long
time l said, and it comes natural +,
disturbed YOU
"rhat Should certainly have been
satisfactory. rut the fellow Jumped
up with face MS black as thunder.
Hold on Bit lie said 1t strikes
me that's pretty thin excuse
"'What do you mean, Sir? said l,
getting mad myself
al mean don't believe you're
straight he replied, stepping between
me and the door. I've heard of these
kind of tricks before. aud think III
just investigate yo;l.
IFS pretty rough to be taNpn fer n
sneak thief III ones OWN hotel, and [
lost my head completely.
"Iil slap your javsv I cried ana
made a pass at him. but he Jumped
back and rang the bell. Then he squar-
ed eff Il Ia .lelfries.
"'Come on he said, rool rs you
please. The police will he here in II
mlnute. and you have no time 10 lose
81 was Just about to sail in when
| happened 10 notice for the first time \
lot of my toilet articles on the bureau.
I glarcd around. and there Was all my
| luggage III tile corner. by love! | was
! In my own room after all! Ii vas the
other fellow who had made tie mis-
take.
"rhe situation was SO absurd that
| reared with laughter, and my late an
tng0nist put down his hands and look
ed puzzled. | made a brief explana-
ton. pointed to the number on the
door, and he was the most chagrined
individual in 10 states.
"TIe really belonged across the hall
and had mistaken figure 6 in the door
number for an s. As he took his de-
parture he remnrkcd-t A.s;t he Nn.s, tho
biggest fool on the hemisphere and
said that he would like to engage q
good healthy mule to kick him around
| the parish for few dayS."-NeW Or
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

trees throughout the country, mas been
found TO possess properties which will
render It invaluable as a solvent of
metals. Gold, silver, steel. aluminium
and lend when Immersed In the acid
become plinble and duotile as putty.
The advantages it presents for work
ers in metal, more especially jewellers,
are readily apparent. Designs can be
nodded by the hands alone without the
use or assistance Of heat. Strange so
say, however, the Gcid has no effect
uDon from
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
Two Rapid nenders.

Perhaps the fastest reader the world
ever knew was Gladstone. He could
read aud digest novel of 10000
words. n scientific work as large or
larger, political treatise or history
by merely glancing at the leaves as he
turned them over. His eye and mind
seemed to photograph with the rapidl-
ty Of an instantaneous camera, His
eye was the lens, his mind the sensl-
tive plate. In his reading he was oni-
niyorous to the last degree.
The most rapid reader we ever had
in this country is John G. Carlisle. for
mer senator from Kentucky. speaker
Of the house and secretary OF the treas
ury. Joe blackburn says that Carlisle
is the most remarkable man he ever
saw; that he can tell the contents of Il
book without looking at 1t and give the
synopsis Of an argument on being told
the name Of the author. New York
rress
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

BORROWING ON TREES.

How Vnst Sections of yellow Pine
Lnmd Are Being Acquired.
From time to time during the past
year attention has been called to the
large purchases of yellow pine land
which were being made in the LOU
isiana aud mississippi timber belt by
2umhermen from the northwest
Enormous tracts have been acquired
mt prices ranging from 50 to SO an
acre. and number of deals Of that
character are at present in course of
negotiation. In many cases the lana
mas been purchased apparently MS Il
mere investment. and not long ago a
eiale was mentioned in The Tlmes-Dem-
.jcrnt in which the buyer stated that
&c proposed to hold the property as Il
gegacy for his children. 1t Is likely
chat there were others who had SINH
lar purpose in mind
1t is an undeninble fact that tic pine
districts Of the northwest are being
raDidly "cut out" and the date OF
their exhaustion is matter of easy
communication. This, taken in connec-
zion with the remarkable boom in lum-
her. makes it highly probable that IL
good deal OF the timber land buying
which has recently been going on has
been of IL speculative character 1t Is
said on good authority that much OF
slhn nronrtv occurred las been bought
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
No. oe. Moah's Ark.

A menagerle, consisting of II pairs Of
Animals Elephants, camels. Deer, Horses.
Cattle, Donkcys, Goais, Lions Bears, Tigers,
Dogs and Cats. Each pair IS coupled and
stands alone, They are autographed in
many colors on heavy cardboard, cut QUE
and embossed, Every feature OF the Animalu
is distinctly shown. Tho elephants are
inches high and 10 inches long, and the other
Animals are proportion.teiy large. Sene
post paid OH receipt Off cent postage
stamp md 15 signatures cut from
wrappers Of Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
Any Book Of heOowng List will be sent postpaid on receipt
Of cent postage stamp and 10 signatures cut from
The wrappers Of Arhueklas Roasted Coffee

ONE NIGHT MYSTERY and other great Detective
storcs ~ ''OLD SLErrH"
NO. as ADVENTURES OF A RAeHFuL BACHELOR. by CLARA
AUGUSTA. a mirth rroyuking story
No. C6 TEMPE6T AND SuNGtNE. y Novel by Mrs. MARY j.
HOLMES The popular female OF fiction of the age
No. CT THE oUNNYsiDE COOK BOOK. by MRS JENNIE
Cook looks eyer Published.
No. % OLD seoHaT6 AND NEW DISCOVERIES. This book
beaten of knowledge, aud VIII
lie found both entertaining and useful,
No % THREE THousAnp THINGS Wo9IH KNOWING by
MOoEi. 'Mooes Universal Assistant This hook
yclopcig ofhhy useful condensed form
THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT, and other stories
by RUDYAED
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
A Good Scheme.

Hicks-Funny thing happened to
Melville the other evening. He found
out when he had pulled the door to
after coming through 1t that he had
left his keys in the house.
Wicks-And so he was forced to re
main out all night? That was too bad.
Hlcks-Yes. but he bore up under 1t
with fortitude. He thinks he will Try
1t again some other night Boston
Transcript.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01

crosse, Wis, for the particular pur-
pose Of making report on some prop
erty TINT recently came in the market.
1t is surprising with what accuracy
these estimates are prepared BY the
time the surveyor gets through he
knows almost to thousand feet what
can be depended upon, and he tells me
that there is no hesitation about adj
vancing the money.'-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
Plenty of Them .

Romantic Tourist suppose you
have no interesting old ruins in this
neighborhood?
Villager-No ruins? Great Scott, mis-
teri can show you more'n two dozen
buildins in this county that used to be
creameries in the old days fore the
trusts.-Chicago Tribune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
no. eli
The First Prayer.

a beautiful
/ IN p orte d
Picture 15S2o
I n c es in
size. Sent
postpaid
on receipe
oil 3 c On c
y o . { n & o
stamp and
10 eig M
lures C Il c
from wrap
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
Two Is Company.

The original
was painted
by Percy
Moran.1lis
reprodu c-
tion in II
printinTa IL
a genuine
work OF art.
S iae lUIsN
25ls inches.
Scnt posr-
pnid on
receipt OF.
TWO &C ut
pos tn so
stamp itutl
10 siGnn =
WnEnA nIl .
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
NO. So
q Tabl@ Cover.
Mo. 81. A Basket OF peautIea.

A magnificent picture of Roses by Paul de
Longpre the great painter OF flowers. We
believe this to be- one of the hanusOmest
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-11-01
The First Kiss

A beautiful
in ported
picture l5z
20 inches In
aize. Sent
post paid
on receipt
of . cent
pOStug o
stamp and
10 EiEuu-
lures C Il {
from wrap.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-03

In another column appears con-
densed statement of the Farmers d
Merchants Bank of this place. 1t
speaks for itself A comparative
showing for the years '96, '97 and
'98 is also made This also is re-
markable. The earnings for '98 are
nearly twenty times as great as for
'96, that being however the first year
of the bank in business and for '9S
far more than double that for '97.
The bank is managed very carefully
and yet is very accommodating. It's
deposits for 1898 are nearly four
times as great as for 1896. tits going
right along and is one of our leading
financial institutions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-01-03

Mansfield Nelly is back from the
First regiment He has been in the
army seven months and in that time
has accumulated an elegant sufli-
cheney. The men are all anxious to
get the same thing that he mas OBJ
tanned and that is a discharge. They
feel that they have had enough of
camp life and its deteriorating effect
on the soldier and they want out.
Nicely says that the other men who
went from here with him from the
University are getting along very
well but that they all wished that
they had been able to accompany
him back to school