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The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Friendly Advice.

He was a great bore, and was talk
ing to crowd about the coming local
election. Said he: "Gibs is a good
man; he is capable, honest fearless,
and conscientious. He will make the
very kind of representative we need.
He once saved my life from drowning"
DO you really want to see Gibbs
elected?" said a solemn-faced old man.
Il do. indeed. I'd give anything to
see him elected" answered the bore.
Then never let anybody know he
saved your life," counseled the solemn
faced man.-London Tit-Bits.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
The Ah.ence of 1t.

II there is any truth in the saying
that happiness is the absence of all
pain. mental and physical. the enjoy
ment of 1t can only be found in hea-
ven. But so far as the physical is con-
cerned. it is within easy reach: at
least measurably so. as far as cure will
go. The sum OF human misery in this
line is made up of greater or less de-
grees of physical suffering. The minor
aches and pains which afllict mankind
are easy to reach and as easily cured.
There are none in the whole category.
which, If taken in time, cannot be
cured. They must in some form af-
flict the nerves. the bones. the muscles
and joints of the human body. They
are all more or less hurtful and waste
full to the system. st. Jacobs Oil is
made to cure them. to search out hid
den pain spots. and to cure promptly
in true remedial and lasting way.
Very. very many have not known hap
piness for years till they used it. and
very many are putting off cure and
happiness because they don't use it.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

beautiful painting. to which the title
Venus at Her Toilette" has been
given by Italian connoisseurs who
have made a careful examination of 1t.
They say that it certainly represents
the Goddess of Love arraying herself
in the morning, and that around her
are her attendants and female slaves.
This painting is fresco. and the
house in which it was found belonged
formerly to Marcus Lucretius Fronto,
who during his life was evidently one
of the most prominent men in Pom
peii In the house are six large rooms,
all of which were elaborately furnish
ed and decorated Besides this fresco
another one quite equal to it in beauty
and representing the punishment of
Neoptolemus was also found. Near
them were discovered several minor
paintings. as well as other relics of
considerable value. At a little dis
tance were unearthed the skeletons of
six men. and, as one of them held
tightly large vase filled with pieces
of money. the assumption is that they
were burglars, who had taken advan-
tage of the CONSERVATION in the city to
rush into this wealthy mans house.
and who had themselves been over
taken by the destroying fire before
they could escape.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
THE "oYSTER TRAP"

ter-who lives above his store-was
awakened one night by an astonishing
racket going on beneath him.
He thought burglars were trying to
break into his store. When he eau
tiously entered with n light he could
see nothing unusual. The noise-now
mixed with squealing-was proceeding
from a dark corner. There he found
a rat frantically attempting to get
down his hole. but prevented from do
ing SO by a large oyster that had hold
of his tail.
The rats tail had happened to enter
between the shells of the oyster as the
former was prowling about for food,
and the shells Immediately closed and
held him fast. Then his ratship jump
ed for his hole, dragging the oyster
with him.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Dog Swimming Race.

A dog swimming race was the feat
ure of a days sport on the st. Charles
river, near Boston, few days ago,
and despite the fact that Tighe. fe-
rocious bulldog was urged on to VIC
tory by having kitten-he was not
fond of cats-held in front of him
while he swan, Bruno. a smooth-coat-
ed collie, is still the champion swim
mer among the upper set of Boston ca
mines. The race was over course of
300 yards for $50 side. and Bruno
won by 12 3-5 seconds. Much inter-
est was created by the novel contest,
and it was witnessed by hundreds of
persons from Farrell's bathhouse, near
West Boston bridge. Many bets were
made on the race, with the bulldog as
favorite. The dope on the stronger
animal seemed bad, however. and his
followers lost heavily. Neither dog
seemed to be exhausted by the swim,
and there is now talk of another match
between the same dogs for mile for
a big stake
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
QUEER NEW PLANTS
FROM CONGO.

New species of plants from the
Congo are rapidly becoming popular In
Europe Among them not one Is more
admired than the calamus, which Is a
species of palm that grows in the
Ogoue region. 1t is notable for the
fact that in a wild state it remains a
low shrub for several years. then sud
denly develops and, attaching itself to
a tree near it, climbs quickly to its
summit. Its wood Is in much demand
in the Congo. long straight canes.
which are used for various purposes.
being fashioned from 1t.
Another popular palm tree is the
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

podococcus acaulis hua. which grows
in the Lower Congo region on the
banks of the FernanVaz. 1t is n
dwarf and quite rare. Its leaves are
soft and while the tree is young they
remain unbroken, but as soon as the
tree reaches its full height assures ap-
pear in them. One tree was grown
from seed in France and is now at
tracing SO much attention that sew
eral more seeds have been ordered
from the Congo.
The tree known as musanga Smithii
grows mainly on the western coast OF
the Congo. and is one of the most use
full trees in that country. Its growth
is extremely rapid and its wood is
very light. Its leaves, too. are quite
large, but. curiously enough. they do
not furnish much shade. and for this
on plantations of coffee and cocoa.
where only limited amount of shade
is required.
Its wood is much used by the natives
for the purpose of making RATS. NJ. j.
Dybowski. director of the Colonial
Garden at Vincennes, says that he has
seen specimens on plantation at Ga
bon which were eighty feet in height.
though they were only four years old.
The leaves of trees that have attained
such a height are eighty centimetres
in diameter and are very ornamental.
being of beautiful green on the upper
side and of brick red beneath. The
musanga is indeed a most attractive
tree, and one to which French horti-
culturists are now giving special at
tention.
Ficus fanderifornis benth (also
known as ficus pandurata) is another
very ornamental tree. 1t also grows
rapidly, attaining a height of four feet
when only eight months old. Its
leaves are bright green, with red
veins, and are of goodly size. Euro
pean gardeners say that they have no
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
On the Way to Manila

The reported marriage of sixty
teachers ON the way to Manila is af-
fording fun for the pnragraphers. a
Chicago paper says:
1.-THE federal matrimonial bureau
known as the agency to secure teach
ers to go to Manila under the Taft
Commission wants some more for
early shipment. Already there are
rumors that some of those who mar
ried in haste on arriving on the trans
port at Honolulu on their way to the
Philippines are repenting at leisure.
The next batch should secure anti
marriage insurance in advance of sail
ing or divorce certificates in blank for
use afterward."
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
MOUNTAIN MAY TOPPLE.
Peak of Jurn Range Has Been Danger
ously Undermined.


Apropos of the recent Alpine disas-
ters in Switzerland, it is worth noting
that the mountain called the Rocher
de la Clusette is likely to topple over
into the busy valley of Travers at any
moment The valley of Travers lies in
the Jura mountains. and through 1t
runs the Jura-Simplon railway. Down
its narrow gorge also rushes the River
lie Reuse a small stream in winter, but
a swollen torrent when the warm sum-
mer sunshine melts the mountain
SHOWS. The valley is just about wide
enough for the river and the railroad
in some places, and in others 1t opens
out SO that small cities lie in the en-
brace of the hills and struggle up their
sides. Here and there are hotels much
patronized by tourists, and many
schools for girls are scattered through
the valley. Into this valley may fall
at any time a great mass of the noun
tain, estimated to amount to 13,5O0, 900
cubic feet of rock. Close to the foot of
the mountain lie the quaint little cities
of Noirague, lie Fuel Clusette and
Champ du Moulin, which will be buried
deep when the mountain falls, and it is
only question of time for it to do so.
Experts who have examined the noun
tain declare that it cannot remain
much longer in the present state of
unstable equilibrium" Precisely when
the mountain will fall the scientists
are not able to say. Dry weather will
tend to retard the catastrophe; wet
weather will hasten it. When the land
slides does take place. not only will the
valley be filed with the debris and
much valuable property be destroyed
and probably lives losr-but the River
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

accompanying picture. 1t IS In
dense wood. and around it on all sides
are shrubs of various kinds. The
vines. which are thick and strong,
form a natural roadway over stream
and are so firmly secured on either
side that passenger may avail him
self of them without risk. 1t has, OF
course, taken time to produce bridge
of this kind, but unlike other bridges,
this one instead of growing weaker
every year grows stronger. for the
vines are alive and their strength and
tenacity increase as they grow.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Ambiguous Apology.

Two gentlemen had attended tenn
perance meeting. and, returning home
by dark and narrow lane, had beea
thrown out of their conveyance. The
incident was reported in the local pa
per, and the account closed with the
words: Fortunately both men were
sober" The editor received an angry
letter from one of the gentlemen con-
cerned, with request for an apology.
He was equal to the occasion. In our
account of the unfortunate accident to
Messrs. - wrote the editor, I'VE
stated that, fortunately, both men were
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
wisconsin Farm Lands.

The best of farm lands can be OBJ
tanned now in Marinette County, Wis
consin, on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St Paul Railway at low price and on
very favorable terms. Wisconsin is
noted for its fine crops. excellent
markets and healthful climate. Why
rent farm when you can buy one
much cheaper than you can rent and
in few years it will be your own
property. For particulars address
F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way, Chicago.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Studying Leprosy

DIR. Louis Knapp of st. Louis has
undertaken the sole care of a Chinese
leper in that city. and will be isolated
with his patient until the death of the
latter releases him. The doctor parts
with his wife and four children indeti-
nitely, and assumes his charge in the
hope of discovering remedy for the
diseaSe
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Mr.. Fremont calls this trick the
william Tell" He performs 1t on
any ordinary billiard table. upon
which lighted candle has been
placed.
By hitting a ball with his cue ball,
he sends the former over the flame,
describing an arc. The holder or can
die is not touched by the ball, but its
motion extinguishes the light.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
LIFE OF PRESIDENT m'klnLEY.

By Murat Halstead; large book;
only $1.50; big profits to agents;
freight paid; credit given; agents max
ing SIS daily. Send 10 cts for mailing
free outfit at once.
KNAPP PUBLISHING CO.,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Advantages of Civilization.

81 presume you appreciate the ad-
vantages you derive from being assimi-
lated by civilized country" said the
interviewer to the Sultan of Bazoo
island. "Yes. indeed" assented his
majesty. why, got $1,000 damages
because of injuries sustained by swal-
lowing the false teeth of the last mis-
sionary we put in the royal con-
somme."-Baltimor American.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Tho Typewriter Invention.

A statistician has proved that the in
vention of the typewriter has given en-
ployment to 10000 people. but he fails to
state how many cases Of weak stomachs
of sedentary occupation need Hostetters =
Stomach Bitters. 1t is wonderful med
which ensues from confinement. 1t also
cures dyspepsia Indigestion. constipation
and fiatulency. Be sure to try 1t and you
Will not be disappointed.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

What is the use of employing some one
to do your dyeing for you. If you use
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you can
do it just as well as professional
Sold by druggists, 1oc. per package.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

s'New York City, June 12th, 19O1.-Iheart-
fly recommend Garfield Tea for liver trouble
Our family physician prescribed your Tea,
and after taking four packages my system
is in perfect condition and my complexion
has become clear" 1t has been demonstrate
ed by years of use throughout the world that
Garfield Tea cleanses the system and purifies
the blood; from all reports it would seem
that nothing can equal this simple herb med
icine that cures in Natures way.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
New York /. the Hub

Within twenty miles of City Hall
park, New York City, there are more
than 100000 people, or more than
one-twentieth of the worlds popula-
ton.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Arc You Using Aliens Foot-Ens..

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. 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.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Puts Out Candle with
Billiard Ball.

An entirely new performance with
cue and billiard ball has been given
by the famous billiard player. Robert
de Fremont, and has evoked a great
deal of applause from billiard enthu-
siasts.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Tb, ,Inpane,e Emprr,,

The Empress of Japan, Haru-ko. Is
slight. not five feet In height, nearly
fifty years old, beautiful, charitable,
progressive, an accomplished scholar.
talented musician, and one of the
greatest poets in the empire.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Reporter-Doctor. may I ask what your
opinion is of the alleged discovery of the
original Garden of Eden in Ohio? The
Rev. pr. Eomrthiy,lt y its is absurd: nr my dear ar
would have held on to his job in spite of
Satan.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
This Rat Caught by
an Oyster.

Rats are the quickest of creatures
and oysters the slowest. 1t Is. there
fore. surprising to learn that an oyster
recently caught a rat. This happened
in the shop of fishmonger. The lat
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
This Bridge Is of
Growing Vines.

which more natural curiosities are to
be found than in our neighbor. Mexi-
co. One reason is because vegetation
there is very luxuriant. and there are
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Volume of n Speech.

A fluent speaker in the course of nr
hours speech will utter from 1000 t.
5000 words, an amount which Will ill
nearly page of fair-sized newspa
per:
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
ODD QVEER ~ * -
= ~ * AND CURIOUS.

trouble in growing this tree, since it
fiourishes in hot house and can safe
ly be placed In the open ground in
summer.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Experience" said Uncle Eben. ''is a
ve'y pow'ful teacher, but you wants. to
no good to know whah de rock is aftuh
he has done run into it."
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

II am awfully disappointed in my SON."
said the fond father. "tIow so?" Why.
ferent hair producers in my efforts to
make him a professional pianist
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

We thank you for trying Wizard Oil
for rheumatism or neuralgia. then you
will thank us. Ask your druggist.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

"A wave of reform has swept the city"
is what the politician wrote. But 1t was
soon evident that the streets might have
been better cleaned b" the use of brooms.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

1t was n wicked wicked tramp who
told the lady of the house he was sure
her husband was not in because "a man
who has married a woman with face
like that is only home at meal times"
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

1t is said that kissing is a cure for
freckles. 1t will not be difficult to find
martyrs who will offer themselves
test for this theory-all for the sake of
science. of course.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

People are queer They wonder at the
daring of man who goes through the
Niagara rapids in a barrel. but pay no
attention to the one who hires out as a
baseball umpire.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25
Bicycles Not Popular.

Records are almost daily broken, but
the sale and use of wheels steadily de-
clines.-New York World.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs THos. RoBBINs.
Maple Street. Norwich, N. Y, Feb Il. 1900
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

How did you feel when the highway
man got the drop on your II felt that
he had drop too much.'
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

sober. 1t appears this has given great
offense. We therefore beg to withdraw
it."-Literary World.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrur-
For children teething. softens the gums, reduces i
fammation allays pain cures wind collie 25c bottle
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Reuse will be choked up.-London |
Daily Mail.
The Lamar register., 1901-09-25

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-08-17
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Curiosities of the Heat Wave

Although fluctuations in the weather in
the temperate zone are a frequent cause
of discomfort it is not often that, as in
the case of the recent heat wave, exces-
sive temperatures become direct men
ace to life The abnormal heat which
recently prevailed over large area of
the country suddenly placed the people
Of a temperate climate under conditions
actually, and not relatively, tropical
Some idea Of the hardship which the
people Of northern cities have to under
go in weather of this kind NAV be gained
by comparing the ordinary temperatures
in those places with that prevailing in
the Southern cities, where the thermome-
ter is commonly much higher, where the
people are accustomed to heat and have
formed habits which enable them to bear
1T without discomfort. In New Orleans,
for instance, the thermometer showed an
average Of IS degrees, with maximum
temperature of 90, while in New York
the thermometer stood at 90 In Viclxs-
burg the temperature was 90 in Memphis
80, in Atlanta 80, rising to IS, in Gal
weston 81, in Nashville 50 and in Ell
Paso "A, with maximum of 90. And
hot weather, was experiencing these com
paratiyely reasonable temperatures ii
was we'll above 80 in a majority of the
large cities of the North.
The numerous fatalities caused by
such visitation of hot weather NAV be
ascribed to the fact that for a time the
people of a temperate zone find them
selves thrust into the conditions of the
representation for which they are
never prepared. The residents of Ma
Mia, for instance, would have found New
York recent high temperature uncom-
Portable, but they would not have sue
cumbed to it. That Northern seahoard
cities should be subjected to such tenn
peratures while those of the Gulf and
South Atlantic coasts are in comparative
comfort is only one of the anomalies of
a climate which seems to REQUIRE that
its inhabitants be prepared to meet any
degree of heat or cold which man can
bear and live.-Chicago News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-08-17

Morton and Bracebridge, you are COM
manded to report to the officer of the day
at once"
What for?" asked Colin
II do not know. but l think you will
be reprimanded for going outside the
Fort without a permit"
The orderly turned and walked away,
and Florence and Jennie, after express
ing the Indignation at military methods,
accompanied the young men up to the
Fort.
The reader need not be told that this
small act was directly chargeable to Maj
Germon. He had seen the young people
walking down to the scene of the wreck,
and anxious to humiliate the friends az
well as to keep them away from Florence
and Jennie, he had ordered their recall.
He heard from his cousin, Collins step
mother, by every mail, and the last let
ter told him that she had sailed for Eu-
rope with her invalid husband and baby.
She reiterated with all the force of I'M
deTstood lines, that she never expected
to bring her husband back alive. And
Maj. Germon drew great comfort from
this fact. but there was an element of
uncertainty about it, that would warrant
HIN as a prudent man, on the eve of
middle age, in watching out for any good
chance.
THAT fellow" said the major, looking
out on the parade ground and seeing
Colin and Florence again together,
Stands in my light no matter which way
l look"
''11ah, if he but stood in my light
l.
voice behind the major.
H. turned and saw his orderly, jean
Marat, grinning and rubbing his lean, yell
low hands.
Don't you like him, Jean?" asked the
majsr
Il hate him, sarr.'
But why should you hate him."
lie called me a dog one day; and
raised to strike And when l hurry
away, the men they all make laugh at
me- I would kill him if sail not be
hung
"Ha, ha, ha!' laughed the major;
why, man, he is big enough to eat you"
He IS stronger here" said Jean Marat,
rubbing his little arms AID shifting his
little breast. But, sar-rr Major, he is
got 50 big nor so clear here and now
Jean Marat struck himself on the head
to cali particular attention to the source
&C AiA power.
4 should like to see you try it." said
the major, with a fixed laugh about his
thick lips.
OH can have it done Plenty of men
-lndian men, about Fort Clark; they
will kill a guard, kill sentry, kill any
man il they get gold.'
Tut tut, nonsense! You are brag-
ging. lean Marat"
You tink so?"
"Of course you are
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-08-17

Damages to crops and other unpromis-
ing features in the situation have caused
less hesitation in general business than
might naturally have been expected. 1t
has been a matter of comment as ind-
eating the soundness Of conditions that
the New York stock market and legiti-
mate business have shown so little effect
from the uncertainties in the outlook.
Many localities will be harmed this
year as a result Of the shortage in crops.
The yield in everything but wheat will
be SO much shorter that the buying
power of several States in the Southwest
will be much reduced. Wheat has been
raised in such abundance and the foreign
market is so large that it will go far to-
ward redeeming the position of the coun-
try as whole. Investigation shows that
old corn is being kept in some cOmmuni-
ties for a good price, and some of that
will be shipped to the West for fodder.
A prolonged struggle with the steel
strikers would mean the loss to Ameri-
can manufacturers of the European mar
kets they have taken pains to develop,
as their inability to furnish goods would
present desirable opportunity for En-
glish and German plants.
Troubles in small banks continue. In
many that have failed since the banks
with small capital became numerous, dis
honesty in one form or another has been
responsible. AS a valuable adjunct to
the crop-moving operations the small
bank has already demonstrated it's value
Less actual cash is required from the
central cities. The small banks and their
facilities supply the lack, and thus less
disturbance is caused in financial CEN
ters.
Berlin is having more difficulties and
failures are reported with great fire.
quency. Other points in Europe are in
healthful shape. Money rates are easy
abroad. Indications are that the United
States will make more shipments of gold
to Europe, which will relieve the situa-
ton further. Money is low in New York
as well as Chicago. Bank clearings
maintain a good average gain through
out the country, and railroad earnings
hold up well. This is the season Of dull
ness in the stock market. Vacations are
general and public interest in the mar
ket is at lower ebb than has sometimes
been the case at this time of the year.