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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Blushes When Rains.

One of the strangest things found in
the morasses of Florida Is the blushing
tree. 1t is found only in the thickets
of these interminable marshes, whose
luxuriant vegetation always proves a
revelation to explorers. 1t is called
the blushing tree by those who know ii
because it actually bushes or turns q
pink color when rain falls upon 1t. 1t
is a graceful tree. with broad, banana
like leaves. Wide-spreading branches
hang down slightly waving in the warm
breeze, and it has emerald hued fo-
liage. 1t rises to height Of twenty
feet and its thick. substantial trunk in
dicates many years Of existence.
while watching the tree the rain
began to fall in torrents" says a re-
turned swamp explorer, "after a Gus
tom it has in these parts. AS the cool
water drenched the tree I was amazed
to note changing of it's color Grad
ually but Enthusiastically the green hue
was giving way to pink. I went up to
its trunk under its spreading branches
to obtain closer look and found it to
be true. and the tree was blushing
from the effect of the rain. In a few
minutes the green had faded from
sight, except in few half hidden spots
where the rain had failed to penetrate"
After the shower had passed over the
spectator watched with equal interest
this remarkable trecagain assume its
familiar green color.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Easy Come, Easy Go.

The man who creeps along bent over,
with his spinal column feeling in a
condition to snap like pipestem at any
minute, would readily give great deal
to get out Of his dilemma, and yet this
is only the commonest form by which
lumbago seizes on and twists out Of
shape the muscles of the back. This is
commonly known as backache, crick
in the back. but by whatever name it
may be known. and however bad it may
be. ten minutes vigorous rubbing with
st. Jacobs Oil on the afflicted part will
drive out the trouble and completely
restore. 1t is thing so easily caught
it may be wondered at why there is not
more Of it, but because it is so easily
cured by ST. Jacobs Oil may be the
very reason that we hear SO little Of il.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
ImDOrtant.

A newly appointed county magistrate,
who was exceedingly proud Of the dig
nifty conferred upon him, had to try as
his first case man charged with poach-
ing.
Il wish to ask the witness question,
he said to the gamekeeper who was in
the witness box, and the magistrates
impressive air commanded immediate
and expectant silence in the little court
house. You say, sir, that You distinct
ly observed two legs Of a partridge pro-
truding from the prisoners pocket. Now
to say. for much may depend upon your
answer. In your opinion were they the
hind or the fore legs?"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
A METHODIST BISHOP
GIVES PE-RU-NA GREAT CREDIT.
Writes His Recommendation
For The Famous CdtarTh
Remedy, Pe-Tu-na.

The day was when men Of prominence hes
itated to give their testimonials to proprie-
tary medicines for publication. This re-
mains true to-day Of most proprietary medi-
cines. But Peruna has become SO Justly
famous, Its merits are known to 90 many
people Of high and low station that none hes
itates 10 see his name in print recommend
ing Peruna.
The following letters from pastors who use
Perura speak for themselves:
Rev. E. G. Smith. pastor Of the Presby-
terian Church, Of Greensboro. Ga, writes:
MY little boy had been suffering for some
time with catarrh OF the lower bowels. Otn-
er remedies had failed, but after taking tive
bottles Of Peruna the trouble almost entirely
disappeared. For this special malady I con
sider 1t well nigh q specific. c.'-Re7. Z. @.
Smith.
Rev. A. 8. Vaughn, Eureka Springs Ark,
says: Il had been prostrated by congestfvo
chills and was almost dead; as soon as abb.
to be about, commenced the use of Peruns.
took five bottles; my strength returned rap
Idly and I am now enjoying my usual
health.'-Rev. A. 8. Vaughn.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfae-
tory results from the use of Peruna, write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state
ment Of your case and he will be pleased t.
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman. President Of Ths
Hartman SaDitarium. Columbus. Ohio.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Weather Savings.

A common saying. In the Eastern
States-is, that if the woodchuck or
groundhog, as the creature is indffer-
emily called. comes out of its hole on
the second day of February-Candle-
mas or Publication Day-and finds the
sun shining, il would understand that
1t had started out six weeks too soon,
and retire for that period. How these
notions start, is always an interesting
question. 1t was brought to our coun-
try from Germany, only the little
badger, Ursus meles. was the weather
prophet. The condolences between
sun or shadow on the grounding
day." and the subsequent weather for
six weeks, are often so curious as to
make some people regard the matter
sariapSIv
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
So waes the world.

Madge-I had a most delightful time
at the piano recital this afternoon.
MarjOrie-HOw lucky you are to havo
father who can give you money all
the time for tickets. The overture muss
have been beautiful
MadgeI don't quite recollect, but
the pianist's hair was just lovely. He
must spend more time on it than ON his
practicing.
Marjorie was the sonata?
MadgeI guess that was all right, but
l was in dreamland all the time, for I
knew mine was the prettiest gown in
the whole audience.
Marjorie-Do you honestly think, my
dear, that you derived any real benefit
from the recital?
Madge-I'm sure of 1t. love- All the
music in my nature seemed to be
aroused by the young artists skiilful
rendition, and the moment l arrived
home I sat down to my piano and
played a whole lot Of those lovely rag
time coon melodies.-Smart Set.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Origin OF rrat,,s pla,,,ude.

enator Depew used to have in his
ection of curiOsities a certain te,e-
e.- Mic dispatch which never failed to
Vest the politicians TO whom he
Tor A.Eed it. The telegram was sent to
bepew. then President Of the New
Fer OAK Central Railroad. by Mr.. Plat,
tly before the latter's election to
fr nSecond term in the Senate. 1t is dated
xfew stations above Poughkeepsie, and
~ reads:
Please stop the noon express here to
- take on Mrs. Platt and ME. TOO.'
= Il stopped the train gladly" Mr. De-
pew would say when he exhibited IL.
Il am always willing to do favor for
man who turns joke on himself
New York Times.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
KEEPS STRANGE VOW.
HERMIT SWoRE HE EWOULDNEvER
TOUCH GROUND.
Since the Registration of His Vow He
Has Never Appeared Outside His
tensive-keeps in a Dark Room.

In the eastern portion of Nelson Coun-
! ty, short distance from BardstOwn,
| lives one Of the most singular cbarac-
ters in the State of Kentucky.
| He is in his seventy-fifth year now,
and for thirty-two years his feet never
| touched the earth.
Living in a comfortable residence.
surrounded by many acres of the best
land in the county. he is spending his
declining years in solitude. Basil Hay
den is one of the wealth!est farmers in
| a district composed of twelve counties.
and is descended from a family well
known in the pioneer annals of the
State. Many of them have also been
distinguished in the different lines of
life
Basil Hayden. "the hermit as he is
known throughout the section in which
he lives. in his youth was a social leader
and VI popular with Il large circle of
friends. When the war broke out he
entered the Confederate army. and
made good soldier to the end.
When he returned home he found his
slaves free and his property greatly
damaged. The emancipation of his ne
grOes affected him seriously. and he
broOded over ii constantly. He became
sullen and morose, declining all over
lures ut friendliness ON the part of the
neighbOrs. He declared that the Lord
had dealt harshly and unjustly with
him in depriving him of his slaves, and
ont of revenge he registered Il terrible
oath that he would never again put his
foot to the Lords ground, and 81 far he
has kept his VOW.
Never since the registration of his
vow has he appeared without his door,
nor will be have converse with anyone
save one or two. who are Immediately
connected with him, and then his words
are of the briefest possible character.
His landed interests are extensive,
and under the management of COM
petent Overseer yield him a handsome
income. The Overseer makes his re-
ports to the queer old man in his dark
ened indoor retreat, who gives his or
ders or directions AS tersely as possible.
He has never spoken 10 woman in any
manner since his self-imposed exile, nor
will be allow one to he employed upon
his place.
How he spends his time within his
darkened room 10 one knows. but ii is
said that one employment is the count
ing of money, of which lie is said to
have a vast amount in gold and silver
Be it as it may, a Bardstowu banker
twice a year visits Mr. Hayden and
through him the recluse settles his
financial matters with the outside
world.
Mr.. Hayden is n fine-lOOking man,
with a full beard and flowing hair. His
confinement has bleached him, until
he is as white as an infant. and his
hands are as soft as raw cotton.
He had a sale of mules at his farm
recently, and a number of animals
Were sold at fancy prices. A large num-
ber Of people were present at the sale,
among them the correspondent, but
never glance was caught of Mr.. Hay
den.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Instant reath in Battle,

According to realistic story writ.
ers," said Confederate veteran the
| other day, Il man vino receives a bull
let through the brain or heart always
| filings UP his arms. leaps into the air,
| spins around ON his heel or executes
some other gymnastic performance be-
| fore he topples over, dead. AS Il mat
ter of fact that is far from being the
case. Death sometimes comes SO sud
denly that the victim never moves Il
muscle. but remains frozen in the last
posture Of life.
after the battle of Malvern Hill.
where the slaughter was so terrific. we
found the bodies of Il number of our
soldiers who had taken Il position lie
hind Il rail fence. pretty well screened
by a growth of blackberry bushes, and
We're all killed. Among them was a
man resting on one knee, with his rifle
at his shoulder, in the act of takin,
aim. The pose was 80 alert and life.
like that ii was next To impossible 10
realize we We're looking ut stiffened
corpse. and when the figure toppled
over ut a touch. with the gun still rig.
idly extended. we We're all startled
The poor fellow had been shot through
the right eye. and l suppose the bullet
must have instantaneously paralyzed
his nerve centers." says the New Or.
leans Times Democrat.
a little later on the same morning
we ran across an equally curious pic
ture of sudden death. 1t was In Il
clump of woods that had been swept
during the battle by terrific fire from
the enemy. Seated bolt upright on the
ground. behind large tree. was the
body of soldier, his back resting
against the trunk. His legs We're rig
idly extended and his arms pressed
close To his sides, his evident intention
having been to bring himself entirely
he was perfectly safe for the time he
ing. but by singular freak of fate q
piece of shell had struck the tree di
rectly opposite his back. passed entire
" through the trunk and on through
his chest, making a ghastly wound and
no doubt killed him instantly 1t wa.
plain he had not moved muscle, and
his stiff, cramped attitude. showing
the pains he had taken to get his en-
tire body behind the trunk. wao an i'm
pressive sermon on the futility of try
ing to dodge death in y battle. The
bullet will find its billet in spite OF
everything"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Couldn,t Wear Shoes.

Sumpter. Ill.,. Sept. 9.-Mrs. ]. Il
Flanagan of this place had suffered
with Dropsy for fifteen years. She was
SO very bad that for the last three years
she has not been able to wear her shoes.
She had doctored all the time, but was
gradually getting worse.
Last winter Mr.. Flanagan, who was
very much discouraged. called for some
medicine at Mr.. J. J. Dale's drug store
in Carmi. Mr.. Dale persuaded him to
have his wife try Dodd's Kidney Pills,
and he bought six boxes. His wife
used five out of the six. before she was
entirely cured. She is now as sound
and well as ever she was. completely
restored to health, and free from any
symptom whatever of DrOpsy.
To say that Mrs. Flanagan is pleased
ut her wonderful deliverance does not
half express her feelings. and she and
Mr.. Flanagan are loud in their praises
of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and of Mr. Dale
for recommending this wonderful rem
edy to them.
The fact that Dodd's Kidney Pills
cured Mrs. Flanagan of such a severe
case of Dropsy, after the doctors had
given her up, has made them the most
talked of remedy ever known In White
County
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Sampson,a CuInahilifx.

1t was he who sent all manner of
contradictory orders to Admiral Schley
who suppressed one important dispatch
from his reports, who then charged
Schley with ''reprehensible conduct. "
and who. finally. assumed all the glory
for the victory over the Spanish fleet
at Santiago. One of the questions
which Schley's counsel will undoubt-
edly desire to ask him is: 'Why were
not the alleged shortcomings in Schley's
conduct reported at the time of their
occurrence instead Of not being discov-
cred until the 10th of July. a week after
the battle. when Sampson learned from
the newspapers that the whole Ameri-
can people Were shouting Schley's
praiSe:'
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
The Great Prosperity of eve"

There seems to be certain uneasy
feeling in some quarters that the Nc
Kinley prosperity of the present. which
has come from the golden Klondyke
and our own mines. should be regarded
with chastened joy. 1t is as if it was
too good 10 be true, and rather puzzling
at the same time. The prosperity pro-
claimers feel that there is somebody
singing fiat in their chorus. They have
not located the sound, but ii is there.
and its discord, faint and muffied
though it may be, is so insistent that
it cannot be utterly disregarded.
Not long since the New York Herald
devoted considerable space to the 3.S2S
millionaires of the United States, and
in doing so became impressed with the
power of these gentlemen:
.'One two-hundredth part of one per
cent Of the population of the United
States. or one person out of every
10000" says the Herald. controls
about one-fifth of the nations wealth;
that is. 3.S2S millionaires out of a popu-
latiOn little In excess of 100000 own
$4,000. 100000 of the SS1. .75O. .CCO. coo at
which our entire property Is fairly val
ued. In the first quarter of the cen
tury just closed there were not more
than half dozen millionaires in tie
land. and two Only-John Jacob Astor.
in New York, and Stephen Girard. in
Philadelphia, had sufficient wealth to
make them particularly conspicuous.
Now we are nearing the 1900 mark
There is a certain subdued tone about
this that Is refreshing. The Herald ac
tually seems to admit that mill.ona res
at one end of the line imply paupers
at the other: that. given so much
money In the world, the more some
people have the less others must ex-
pect. If A and B start out in a game
with $40 between them. an A has so
in bis pocket at the end. 3 is likely to
go supperlesS. The question arises, is
this prosperity?
There Is more money in circulation
than there was a few days ago. but
labor's chances for getting hold of 1t
have not increased with anything Like
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

lett who Is 81 years old. that he went
out in the yard. took off his coat, and
insisted on building fence which was
being erected around his sons lot.
Mr.. Hewlett came to Michigan from
England with single pound in mis-
pocket. For many years he has been
the owner of a large and valuable farm
and he and his wife, who died year
ago. reared five sons and two daugh-
tiers. all of whom have also prospered
in the world. But Mr. HOwlett's first
and only experience I'm the vacation line
is enough for him. He declares that if
he knew he was to die on any after
noon he would work that day until noon
at least. Mr.. Hewlett has fifteen grand
children and eleven reat-grandchil-
dran
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Consolation and Comfort.

Who is it thar does not wish to be ou;
In the open air or alive in some field of
sport, whether il be with the bat, rod
or gun; whether we go coasting over
the hills and wales on the wheel or sail
ing over rough waves or into serene
coves. IL is all sport, and the springing
muscles seem 10 need il. 1t is bound
TO happen that some mishap will occur.
Thus it is that we have sprains in
abundance. Light sprainS. sprains that
cripple. sprains that give great pain,
sprains that rob us of sleep, but sports
men of all kinds have come TO know
that there is nothing better than the
old, reliable st. Jacobs Oil Have ii
with you for use: you may rely on it's
cure Of the worst sprain and restoration
10 the comforts of life.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Porto Rican. Up to Date.

Every well-read American knows, of
course. that the real business of post
master is not TO collect, ship, receive
and deliver mail, but to run caucuses
and conventions. Have not the news
papers from Wayback told us so? Is
not the system subject for discussion
at every mugwump convention? Well,
the Porto Ricans are not slow learners
of the real facts that lie underneath the
surface of things postal. Several Of
the postmasters in their villages have
been visited by representatives of the
local party committees and warned in
the most idiOmatic provincial Spanish
that if they do not get out and hustle
for the organization" they will lose
their jObs.-WashingtOn Post.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Hann, Can Win with Ea.e

1t is true that Senator Hanna has
much earlier than is usually regarded
as wholesome i'm matters of this kind
There is no danger, though. that he will
wear himself out. He only has TO jog
along to keep every other Republican
TO the rear.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
.Bulls" and .Bear..r "

The names bulls and bears" ap-
piled respectively TO the persons in
terested in raising and depressing
prices in the stock market, are not mod
ern slang. At any rate. Colley Cibber
makes use of the terms in his play,
The Refusal" produced in 1720. Ask
ed by Granger il all his money has
been on change. Willing, who had
been boasting Of his gains. replies, "Ev-
cry shilling, sir: all out of stocks, puts,
bulls, shams, bears. and bubbles"
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\ white preponderance of $5O. .474. 49,
Is it any wonder that the sol. .424. $40
refuses to bow down to the $949,O15?--
Atlanta Constitution
Le.son Roo.eyelt bal Learninr,

The lesson which Mr.. Roosevelt is
learning now is severe. He has allow
ed himself to lie bunkoed in his own
party He surrendered New York to
his Republican enemies when he ac-
ton. He put himself out of the line Of
effective fighting for the Presidency
and put Odell in the line instead. Roose-
welt is fine fellow, but Il mighty poor
politician. The politicians are having
public.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

The editor OF the Ladies' Home
Journal says every young man should
read a good daily newspaper. He
should select that paper which stands
for honesty in its news and the highest
purposes in its editorial expression.
One paper is sufficient: but let it be
the hest
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

Hewlett had ta-
ken in exactly 80
years and he de-
clares that 1t is
the last he will
ever take. After
spending one day
in idleness at the
home of his son
in Detroit. the
habit of hard
work took such a
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
The Nickel Plate Road

Offers low excursion rates to Denver, Colo
RADIO Springs, Gienwood Springs, Colo,
Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ho,
Springs, S. d. Tickets ON sale until Sept.
10th, good returning until Oct. 81. 1901
Write, wire, phone or call on nearest
agent, or c. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., For,
Wayne, Ind, or r. ]. Hamilton, Agent,
Fort Wayne, Ind. 182
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
Easily Explained.

There is man out in the east end
who hasn't heard the election returns
yet?r
what stupid, Doesn't he take any
interest in the welfare of his country 2"
''Yes. but he's deaf."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12
a ROnanZa.

Here's distinguished scientist who
says that after all there is nothing In
germs"
Nothing in germs. Nonsense. Why,
look how much the doctors have made
out Of m.''-Detroit Free Press.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

For Railroad Day at Buffalo, Sept. l4th,
round trip tickets will be sold Sept. 18th
via the Nickel Plate Road at one cent per
mile. Good until 100 A. NJ. train after
midnight Sept. 18th. Address nearest
ticket agent of the Nickel Plate Road.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

Mr. Shortcash-I shall feel greatly
honored if you will accompany me tc
the theater this evening.
Miss Beauty-With pleasure. What
is the bill for tonight?
Mr.. ShOrtcash-About-te
New York Weekly.
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His Occuna,;o, Com.

Brooklyn Workingman's Wife Tin 1901
What's happened, Danny?
Her Husband (desperatelyl-Well. I've
been fired by ]. p. Morgan. and there's
nobody else in the world to work for!
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Choice Article.

Inquisitive Neighbor-Dear little thing!
How much did she weigh!
Proud Young Mother-Six pounds.
believe. But We don't estimate babies
in this family by weight, Mrs. Nexdore.
Chicago Tribune.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

Manhattan wonder why it is that so
many society women go on the stage?
Broadway-Perhaps it is because they
are crowded out by the actresses that
marry into society.-Life.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

Send 25 Cents in Stamps and get
Photograph of Music Temple where
Mckinley was shot. Address, c. r.
Book walter, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

These maxims Jowett once wrote out
"for statesmen and others" "Never quar-
rel. Never fret. Never disappoint. Nev-
er fail Never fear. Never spare. Never
toll -
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-09-12

We refund Zoe for every package OF
PUTNAM FADELESS DYE that fails
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co.
Unionville, Mo. Sold by druggists.