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The state herald., 1899-11-17
HALLWAY Car. Ihai CnlIar.r.

An English railway engineer has In
vented ear for iessening the loss OF
life In railway accidents. The plan
adopted. which is fayorably regarded
by English experts, Is extremely sim
pie. On the ground that the danger
from railway accidents Is In the tend
cnoy OF the modern ear TO telescope
and In the inability Of the present
style OF buffers TO take up very severe
shocks. the Inventor has designed chr
that will take up and break u very
heavy shock without injury TO Itself
erccp, In extreme eases. His buffer
ear Ia fllcd with powerful springs, cal-
culated to resist ordinary pressure. but
To telescope under Intense strain To
onc-,hird It's normal size. thus eS-
hauSting the force Of the shock md
saving the passenger cars from injury.
Tho cars are To be used In pairs. one
10 follow every train. and another 10
preecdo the baggage ear. separating II
from the engine and tender. The force
OF q collision would thus be- broken,
whether II should come from the from,
or rear.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Proposed Plan of Ei.c,rocu,,op.

II Importance Is to be attached to n re-
cent letter from Paris, while the Ameri-
cans are In the midst OF a discussion as
TO whether or not death by electric shock
is painless and instantaneous. the French
government Is considering the advisable
ity Of disseminating the use of the gull
lotinc for the execution OF criminals and
the adoption in IT. stead OF a method IN
which needles charged with high-tension
currents are shot into the brain. causing
instant death. According to the accounts
given, the head Of the criminal, as he sits
firmly strapped In the execution chair, -
TO be enclosed In "a helmet similar to that
OF n diver. Opposite the temples OF the
wearer are two holes through which the
needles, duly connected with the source
OF electric current employed. pass. As
the oxocutioner touches the button and 90
turns on the current the two needles leap
from their sockets and are forced through
the temples Into the brain OF the Grim
innl. With them they carry powerful al
tcrnating currents. which rupture and
destroy the brain cells with such rapid y
that one convulsive movement OF the vic
tim is the only sign that life II extinct.
Whether such "A mode of execution, II SER
iously proposed. Is more mereiful than
the electrical method adopted In this
country. Will be doubted by many.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
A Cat. rr,,.,. Travelling Carriage.

Cats are not great travellers, as n
rule, nor are they very much at home
in strange hotels. but one OF which
Christian Work tells story was an
exception. A lady walked into the
coffee-room OF n hotel, dressed In tray-
cling costume. and carrying a cape
Of plaid cloth, which she hung over
the chair next to her. disposing OF 1t
with some care. When she had or
dered breakfast. and was waiting to be
served. she heard a succession OF ex-
clamations: Obi oh! what beauty"
The lady turned hasty glance to-
ward the chair at her side. There sat
a big white Angora cat. gracefully
viewing the situation. 20 Bismarck.
you silly cat," she exclaimed. as the
head-waiter appeared with n look on
his face that bodcd no good to the cat
Il must put him out, madam" he said.
with the assurance that belongs to
head-waiters. But the lady clicked her
fingers. and the cat disappeared. Every
eye had been upon him. but nobody
had seen him 20. The walter looked
on the chair and under II. but the eat
had vanished. It was not until the
lady had finished her breakfast. and
was leaving the table with her travel
Ing cloak thrown over her arm. that
the mystery Of the animals presence
was explained. and pussy's head was
allowed to peep from a capaeious In
side pocket OF the cape. ''iie has trav-
eled In that pocket for hundreds OF
miles. and this Is the first time he has
shown himself" said his mistress.
He will not purr for fear OF being
found. But he is nearing his journeys
end now. and Is getting tired. This
cape is his exclusive property. and the
pocket his private travelling carriage" ("
The state herald., 1899-11-17
WAR POEM OF ALFRED AUSTIN.
The following poem by Alfred Austin
the poet laureate OF England. Is publishe,
under the title of "lnhexible as Fate"

The following poem by Alfred Austin,
the poet laureate Of ENGLAND. is published
under the title of "lnfexible as Fate:"
When for a passing hour Rome's manly
sway,
Felt the sharp shock of cannae's adverse
day,
rent
With cries of nor misgiving nor lament;
only OF men contending men who should
furchase h the spot on which the victor
ground,
Cleaned through the land. then over
ocean wound
TIL scipio's eagles swarmed on Africs
shore,
And Carthage perished. to insult no more.
Not less resolved than Rome now Eng
land stands,
hands:
Through her. vast realm is neither fear
But. calmed In strength and steeled in
fortitude
life
That will not lag nor haggle In the strife,
ILL., having backward rolled the lawless
or trusted treason. tyranny and pride,
Ier nag hath brought inhexible as fate,
Charter OF freedom to a fettered state.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
EVER so SINCE ADAM.
Women Have Boen Called Upon I,
Shoulder Mems Sins.

Shoulder Mems Sins.
There Is nothing on earth that
makes one more provoked than the
tendency Of some persons to lay the
blanc for every misfortune that oc-
ours to man on the shoulders OF his
poor wife, who has no possible means
Of retaliation, but must Just simply
bear the odium that does not rightfully
rest upon her, says the Philadelphia
Times. There is another phase of this
question equally prone to rouse my in
dignation, and that is when persons
assert no man would dare to speak to
woman on the street unless he re-
ceived some encouragement from her.
That Is all nonsense. know at least
dozen pretty, modest young women,
who have never even so much as
looked at a man they did not know.
who have been addressed In the most
familiar fashion by some well-dressed
loaier who thought his personal charm
SO great that he could with ease break
down the barriers Of conventionality
and good breeding and be forgiven by
the feminine object Of his admiration.
That many such have received the
punishment they deserve goes without
saying. but many more arc merely
ignored. The girl Is too refined to
, create scene. and thus when he has
received only the silent snub, hardly
noticeable to the passers-by, he goes
on his way to tackle another one who
has not encouraged him a whit more
than the first, despite all masculine
assertions to the contrary. Men can
fail-men do fail--in business with
out having their failure caused by
their wives extTagance. Men do drink
without being driven to It by the CO.
Quetries OF their wives with other men
homes. and men do speak to women
on the street without being In the least
bit encouraged to do SO. They take a
chance. and It is a pity that they are
let down SO easily when that chance
is not in their favor. But even II they
were caught in the very commission
OF their act of eifrontery they would
probably brazen 1t out and lay the
blame on the innocent woman. Ever
since the day when Adam. the coward
wriggled out of the responsibility for
his misdoing by saying. "The woman
tempted me and did eat" men have
been inventing lame excuses for their
failings. and are glad enough to saddle
the blame on the opposite sex, though
they know In their hearts they are
taking refuge In the most palpable
subterfuges that deceive very few
women at least. whatever they may
make men believe on the subject.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

Mrs. Clara Makemer. housckecper
for the Florence crittandcn Anchorage
Mission. Of Chicago. writes the follow
Ing letter from 5O2 Chestnut street.
Chicago:
'Peruna is the best tonic have ever
known for general debility, sure
cure for liver complaint. and n never
failing adJustcr In cases Of dyspepsia
II have used II In cases OF female
Irregularities and weak nerves com
mon TO the sex, and have found II
most satisfactory"
From early glrlhood to tho end oi
the ehiid-bearing 3erlod few women
are entirely free from some degree oil
chtnrrh OF the pelvic organs.
with Pcruna the thousand and one
ailments dependent upon ontnrrh OF
the pelvic organs can be wholly
ayerted,
Health and Beauty" sent free "a
women only. by The poruna Medicine
Co. Columbus. Ohio.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

en- what Is good for them 10 cat. how
they must prepare II and serve II. and
who knows wnat delightful effect this
may have on the masculine tcmpera-
mcnt. The reason Americans do no,
succeed. aa rule. with eurrica. which
form such a background OF India cook
Ing. Is that they arc always In too
much Of rush. and they curry every
thing alike. for TO curry chicken tie
same aa n piece OF nah. or a piece OF
beef. trouble Is bound to arise. and.
In dlaguHt. the cook lays II on TO tho
curry.
"joo" has all his own silver dishes
and utensils. his own separate place
In the great kitchen. whore he Ia abso-
lptc monarch Of all he surveys. and
the French chef may strictly mind his
own AFFAIRS. for he Isn't "in H." on
such occasions. II you want things
particularly up to date. he will array
himself In his gorgeous best costume.
consisting OF a long black satin.iined
coat. a cross between the Prince Albert
and a dress coat. magnificent embrold.
cred white sash. pointed slippers. white
trousers and 4 light blue silk turban.
on which the Maharajah OF cooohbe.
hsr has pinned a handsome design In
recognition OF Rsnji's services TO him,
was so much impressed with these
turbans. and they looked 40 becoming
upon one very pretty young woman's
head. that I asked him n he would
no, make me one. II takes nve yards
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Coma of Goi.i.

The lieutenant governor OF Burma
has ordered the renovation OF Min.
doom Minis mausoloum at Mandalay,
the work TO bo don5 by tho public
works department as the maintenance
OF n historical structure. This IL tho
tomb which some few years ago was
deaoorat,d by some Burma budmnshca.
who believed that they would come
upon the gold conn In which tho king
II said 10 have been buried. but were
frustrated IN tho attempt. as tho conn
Ia said to be entirely surrounded by
hugo powders which can only ba re-
moved by Neutrality-suspicious. Burma
Gazette.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
General Leo wouldn,, Sell HI. Name,

Soon after General Lee went to Lexing-
ton. virginia, he was offered the presi-
aeney oe o. ~ IN m Insurance company az a sal
ceivinE only 5000 as president of the
Washington and Lee University. I'VE
d, 90 not want you to diseharge any duties
wish the use of your name; that will
abundantly compensate us" Excuse
me. sir, was the prompt and decided re-
loinder; Il cannot consent to receive pay
Tor services do not render" Nearly ev-
cry mall brought him similar PROPOSE
tions, and Just short while before his
death large and wealthy corporation In
New York city offered him $4,000 per an
mum to become Its president. But he re-
fused all such offers and quietly pursued
his chosen path of duty.-November La
dies Home Journal
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Catarrh Cannot l,c Curcd

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, MS they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Cntarrh is a
sure IL you must take internal remedies. Halls i
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on tho blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine
In this country for years, and Is q regular pre-
scription. II is composed OF the best tonics
known, combined with the b,st blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The state herald., 1899-11-17
A Ii.matknhIr Itinr.

Mrs. william Asiof has discovered n
wonderful Egyptian snake flnE. which
literally wflthes In eonatan, movement
ON her nngcr. Tho ring II constructed
Of flexible gold wire. In which ruby
an emerald or an amethyst Ia fifmly
set. The sllrhtss, movement Of the
fingers sets the wires auiyerinE. Rnd
the ring seintilla,ss and seems TO SO
round and round the nnsof with a
weird, serpentlne movement.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Rin.harr. Indian Pictures.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
has obtained at great expense the privi-
lege Of reproducing the best four Of
Rinehart's Indian Pictures, Chiefs
wolf Robe" "Louison," Hollow
Horn Bear" and Hattie Tom" In an
art calendar for 1900. The heads are
6x8 inches. one on each sheet, wonder
fully reproduced In the original colors,
and when mounted on mats make most
striking and effective posters and are
particularly suited for framing for
holiday gifts. Owing to the cost but
q very small edition has been issued.
They will be sent. however, while the
supply lasts to any person sending 25
cents In stamps or silver to cover the
royalty charges and the expense Of
packing and mailing to F. H. Lord,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
11a Adams St.. Chicago.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Remains of = Prehistoric whale.

Near the village of Borbolya, Hun
gary, an antediluvian animal of extra.
ordinary size has been found by Pro-
fessor Bella. The remains are those
of the Oldest and largest prehistoric
whale ever found In Europe. 1t Is
twenty-five feet. The specimens pre-
served In Antwerp and Bologna are
much smaller and come from later
strata. The find has been presented
to the geological institute ut Buda-
pest.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Her Hty.t rtassdy,

The Mo.her-"what Il the matter,
deat'" Tho Young wife-''i though,
ia surprise George with something
nice for dinner today. mamma. and I
put some eggs into tho oven to bake.
and th.,hey burst and-and sp.spia,.
tered aii-aii over everything. aud I
wish I was deadi"-chieago Tribune.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Immen.e Gold p.pn.It..

Henry A. Salzer, manager of the IA
nous John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis. as also president OF the
Idaho Gold Coin Mining & Milling Co.,
OF the Seven Devil District, Idaho, is in
great luck. They have recently struck
an immense deposit of gold ore on
their properties. AS a result the stock
of this company doubled in price in
twenty-four hours. Quite a number Of
the Salzer Seed Co. patrons are inter-
ested in this mine with Mr.. Salzer.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Mh.n The, a,.~ Ur.

Dobby-"i think Tommy Jones Ia
tho meanes, boy ever knew" Nam.
ma-"what has Tommy been doing
nowf" Bobby-"i said was going TO
be n poe, when ! grew pp. and he sald
he'd be an editor. and wouldn't pfin,
any Of my poems unless ia be his
horse every tlms,"-iiafpefa iIarar.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Do Your Fee, Ach. and burnt

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen. Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

An sntsrprisins western nrm Ia max.
Ing an agreement TO set up a modern
American sawmili In China. where
lumber Ia s,ili sawed by the primitive
methods Of century sso.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Now Cars for tho baltimore q Ohio
Railroad.

Within the past 80 days the Balti-
more and Ohio Rail Road has placed
several orders for new freight equip
ment to meet the excessive demand for
cars. The South Baltimore Car Works
is building 1900 Baltimore and Ohio
standard box cars with all modern i'm
provements. The American Car and
Foundry Company has an order for
$50 refrigerator cars and 10 improved
horse cars have also been ordered.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

The average wnmRn whn begins marie
~. thinks she ives on love but n iHn'
long b.for. she re,H down 10 three meals
p day and she doesn't even iry 10 ptay
hrr appetite on the o,hct,-New York
Ifsns,
The state herald., 1899-11-17
6|!j|E]!E}iE13| E5H4l G}|||7
LIKE FINDING MONEY.

The the Endless Chain Book in the purchase Of Red Cross.
only enabled TO large loc package Of Red Cross starch
printed beautiful Twentieth
hc cbeautif pres
The state herald., 1899-11-17
The Hssts.

Mrs. Cooke -''Do you know. dear. I
like to go Oh, occasionally and Try
some other persons cooking" Mf,
cooks-"wsil ! can, blame you.
dear."-Yonlefs Statesman.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
ri.s..,, r,..r, e,,,.,,.,, n,,u,

New equipnen, makes the union Pacific
the most Jupulnt line running both .ast
ard west FROM f'.nNst Nine hours saved
Pacific nntthSsst, and only one nlrh, 10
thlesrp. ~ Paul of NJ Louis, Ticket
once, pii iIth stftuts
The state herald., 1899-11-17

ftsieci.d Ruitnr tiippanily)-"oh. welt
there are Just ~ good ilHh M the sea na
there are. but unlqss you change your
bait they are Haft,'
The state herald., 1899-11-17

"Iuiia. here's "a scientist who writes
that smoking assists the circulation
"rss-the circulation OF cash"
The state herald., 1899-11-17

''Den't you admire football ciataf" ~
detsN ~ rsfeYa got his railafbana
broken and can't put my head On his
shoulder fnf q month"
The state herald., 1899-11-17

'whht Il forced mertimenty' IT'S th'
Kind n tlmld man gets on when his wife
The state herald., 1899-11-17

Cousin Clara has Just answered let
ter l wrote her year ago" That $
mail It until you got out your winter
overcoat this week"
The state herald., 1899-11-17

TTNEERE women everywhere who suffer almost
stanty because they bring themselves to tell
all about their ills to physician. a
Such surely explain their symptoms and their
suffering by letter Mra Pnkham Lynn Mass for the
The state herald., 1899-11-17

Tiv1 permanently ltaisi sans ~ fns''oasns.s ate,
tfst ast ass at bFs khus I. Treat News Nssinfsf,
reed ~. FREE sf.oo ,ri.i saills sod treatise
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Active Agents yy.p,.a

In every county seat for our Gas Lamp.
Makes its own gas. Better light than cleo
tricity or Welsbnch city gas Cheaper than
kerosene. Retails g. Big money maker.
Standard Lamp Co., dept. A." Chicago.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

fdence reposed in her has never been
violated. Over million women have
been helped by her advice and medicine.
Mrs. Pinkham in attending to her vast
correspondence is assisted by women
only. If 0ou are i'll. don't delay. Her
reply will cost you nothing and it will be
practical help as it was to Miss ELLA E,
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Rams Every Dny Ia the Year.

II woman thinks her husband Is the
meanest critter on earth she can brag
about him Just as hard as II she didn't.
The state herald., 1899-11-17

I ~iii infsfm alairisi ~ Morphine, tsnishHHi,
nriun, tossina, ~ never fstiinr, harmless. bone
cute, hfs NJ n nAid-in, M, tslg, Chteaso, ~
The state herald., 1899-11-17
rn rrnx A on,.n is nsx mar.

Take fata,i,e jfomo Qulnina Tabiais Al
druggists refund tho money n II fails 10 cure
IA, y. W. ofoyes Signature on each bot.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
Arc You u.lnx Allen. roo,.E..e,

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
'.Figgs took his wife to New York last
week for her health" "Well?" ''Sho
brought him home on n Mattress
The state herald., 1899-11-17

believe my prompt use Of Pl-o's Cur.
prevented quick consumption. Mrs. Lucy
The state herald., 1899-11-17

The Overland Limited" via Union Pa.
cifc for California and the Pacific north
west. Quickest time and finest equip.
ment. Ticket Office. sil 18th street.
The state herald., 1899-11-17
A WOMAN
HELPS
WOMEN

BRENNER East Rochester Ohio who says: 81 shrunk from
the ordeal of examination by physician yet knew must
have My troubles backache tired
The state herald., 1899-11-17

When n woman begins n discussion by
agreeing with everything you say. there
is n terrific storm brewing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-19
BURGLAR SHOT
POLICE CHIEF.
The RObber Was One of a Party
of Three
Who Had Blown Open the Safe
of Swift & Co.
AT SOMERVILLE, N. j.
The Chief Was Chasing Him
When the Dynamiter
Turned and Shot the officer
Through the Lungs.

New. York. Jan. 1s.-Chief of Police
Crow of Somerville, N. J., was shot and
perhaps fatally wounded early today
while chasing a burglar. The chief was
in his home when he heard the noise
of an explosion. Going out to investi-
gate, he learned that the safe in the
office of Swift & Co... Chicago beef deal
ers,l had been blown open with dyna-
mite.
AS Chief Crow reached the Office of
the company he saw a man coming out.
The chief chased him for a block, when
the burglar stopped suddenly and fired
at Chief Crow, the bullet penetrating
the lungs. The burglar then ran, pur-
sued by the chief until the latter fell
exhausted. The burglar got away. The
thieves, of whom there were three, did
not have time to rifle the safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-19
EVERYTHING
OF ANY VALUE.
In the Way of Franchises in
- Cuban Cities
Is Being Acquired Rapidly by
American Promoters.
THE HAVANA FERRY
And a Connecting Street Car
Line Acquired.
Electricity Will Take the Place
of Horses.
THE HAVANA FERRY

New York, jan 19.-Col. J. B. NJ. Har-
vey, the head of several syndicates
formed to acquire railroads, lighting
and other valuable properties and con-
cessions in Cuba, has returned to this
city from Havana During his stay in
the Cuban capital, Col. Harvey signed
contracts purchasing the ferry which
crosses the bay between Havana and
Regla and the Guanabacoa railroad, a
street system connecting the ferry with
the suburbs of Havana These two
properties Col. Harvey's syndicate has
already taken possession of and in ad-
dition rights have been secured for con-
structing electric trolley roads in the
streets of the city.
Said Col Harvey: 1--WE have bought
the street lighting system of Santiago,
subject to an examination by Mr.. Pear
son. our chief engineer. Santiago is now
lighted with oil lamps. but we propose
to erect an electric plant and double
the capacity of the city's lighting.
I'VE are Incorporating companies"
Col Harvey said in reply to other in
quiries, ito take over and work the
properties we have already acquired.
"a company will be incorporated in
New Jersey and called the Havana
Electric Railroad company to operate
the railroads, while the ferry will be
handed over to another New Jersey cor
poratlon with capital or $lOOO,OOO-
THE railroads comprise a system of
about fifty miles. The cars are now
drawn by horses, but it is proposed to
supplant this antiquated method of
street traction with electricity. Messrs.
Martwell and Kearney, who until re-
Gently were engineers for the Metropol-
itan company, are making a survey I'M
der the direction of Mr.. Pearson, and as
soon as their specifications are ready
bids will be asked for equipping the
lines with electrical power and rolling
stock. We hope to have the change
completed in about a year."