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The Press., 1904-06-22
THEY DiDiyT PART.
How Two Brothers Settled a Matter
 of MatrimOny.

How Two Brothers Settled a Matter
 of MatrimOny.
 An English book of "reminiscences tells of two sQuires named Leaman of Ivybridge-''two thin, delicate looking old men, twin brothers, seyenty-two years old, with white hair, very gentle and courteous in manner, red cutaway coats, white cords, black boots, caps and gloves" When past sixty years of age one night after hunting one of them said to the other: 'I have been thinking neither of us can have much longer to live in this world and it will be terrible thing for the survivor to have to remain here alone. Don't you think one of us ought to marry?" "Yes," was the reply. "I have thought so for a long time." "Well, do you know of any ladyY "Yes; I do. Is there any one you fancy?" On com pairing notes it appeared they had both selected the same woman, the manager of hotel at Okehampton. Well" said one, i've have lived together all these years without wry word, and it's a pity we should fall out at our time of life" So they tossed up who should marry her. The winner rode down to Okehampton next morning and was accepted. All three lived to- gether and the wife nursed both broth CTS in their last illness and was left their money.
The Press., 1904-06-22
scoTLAND's GROWN.
The Precious Relic stfll Kept In th
 Castle of Edin burwh

The Precious Relic Still Kept I'm ths
 Castle of Edin burgh.
 A once precious diadem, which is now only historic relic of much in terest, is the ancient crown of the Scotch kings kept i'll the castle of Edin- burgh. 1t is supposed to have been made for Robert Bruce and is formed of two circles of gold, the upper and narrowest circle being surmounted by a row of crosses and gem incrusted imitation flowers. The lower ring, the headband proper, is adorned from end to end of the golden band with large precious stones of different kinds. mostly in their rough, unpublished state. Above rise two arches of gold, which unite and are surmounted with the his tOric "cross and ball." Even when the Stuarts became kings of England they went to the trouble of going to Scot land to seat themselves for few mo- ments upon the celebrated stone of sc0ne" and to have King Bruce's dia- dem pressed upon their royal heads.
 Charles l. declared his intention of removing Scotiand's famous relic to London so that such ceremonies could be carried out at home, but the sturdy Scots soon convinced him that such proceeding would be an infringement upon their rights. so the king had to go to Edinburgh. as others had done before. The wife of preacher of the name of Granger once stole the Scotch crown and the other royal insignia, this In 1852 or 1858. At the time of the restoration they were transferred to Charles II. They were returned to Edinburgh castle in 17O7.
The Press., 1904-06-22
WRITER'S CRAMP.
It Is a Sort of Paralysis of Either
 the Muscles OF Nerves.

It Ts a Sort of Paralysis of Either
 the Muscles OF Nerves.
 Writers cramp, which is more paraly- sis than cramp. is caused by excessive writing, especially when in a weak or depressed condition. It is still a mat ter of doubt whether this embarrass- ing defect is due to a failure of the central nervous system or whether 1t arises in the muscles involved.
 Duchenne, one of the highest author ities on nerve diseases, holds that it is an affection of the great nerve centers, for local treatment of the hand does no good, and cramp rapidly appears in the left hand if the sufferer transfers the work to it. It is probably caused by the complete exhaustion of some portion of the brain which presides over the movements of the group of muscles involved.
 Rest is the chief, if not the only, cure, though the substitution of a keyboard typewriter in the early stage is often of no avail. A dial machine, which must be grasped with finger and thumb, is not so successful. Pianists, violinists, telegraph clerks, tailors and many others suffer from a similar cramD
The Press., 1904-06-22
WILD DOGS OF ASIA.
Fierce Animals That Pursue and RfIl
 Bears and Tigers.

Fierce Animals That Pursue and KfIl
 Bears and Tigers.
 The quality of courage possessed by hunting dogs of Asia appears in a marked difference of habit from that noticeable in all other carnivorous beasts. AS rule, each ferocious ami mal has its natural and favorite prey, which may vary in different localities, but is in each case the easiest and most profitable victim. Tigers. for in stance, are cattle slayers or deer kill CTS just as cattle or deer happen to be most abundant In their district LeOpards prey on goats, sheep and when they can get them, on tame dogs; wolves on sheep and cattle, stoats or rabbits and hares, and weasels on rats and mice. But, though the jungles which they visit abound ill defenseless animals, the wild dog does not limit his attacks to these. The packs deliberate ly pursue and destroy both the black and Himalayan bears and the tigers, affOrding perhaps the only instance in which one caGnivorous species deliber- ately sets itself to hunt down and de-
 
 uninhabited nature of the jungles which they haunt and their habit of hunting at night-which q probable suggestion makes the basis of the early legends of the demon hunter and ''hellequin" at time when the red dogs still re- mained in Europe-observatio of their habits are rare.-London Spec fafOF
The Press., 1904-06-22
Water Causes Fires.

That water can cause fire may at first seem q little unlikely. but this Is just what happened on the western coast of Ireland only few years ago. The rocks which the great Atlantic rollers had for centuries been slowly breaking down and piercing with great cayerns contained great masses of pyrites and alum in their depths. At last the persistent water penetrated to these, and combustion immediately took place, producing heat fierce enough to set the whole cliff on fire. For weeks the rocks burned like volcano, and great clouds of smoke and vapor rose high in the air. When at last the fire died out masses of lava and clay burn pd to brick were found in every direc- ion
The Press., 1904-06-22
HAIRS OF THE KETTLE.
The Reason They Sting So When
 They Prick the Flesh

The Reason They Sting So When
 They Prick the Flesh.
 The stinging hairs of the common nettle, which can easily be seen by the naked eye, stand out under the micro scope as rigid, transparent, tubular prickles, highly polished and exqui- sltely pointed. At their bases these hairs are furnished with bulbous reser- voirs, which are charged with formic acid, an acrid, poisonous fluid, which is discharged into the wound after the sharp points have pierced the skin.
 MT. Curtis, in his Flora" gives this graphic description of the process: Placing the foot stalk of nettle leaf on the stage of microscopic, pressed the bulb with blunt pin and found liquid ascend in the prickle, as quick silver does when a warm hand is ap- piled to the bulb of thermometer. I saw the liquid ascend and flow from its extremity. was the more anxious to see this, as fancied the poison might proceed from an aperture in the side of the sting near it's point, and here 1t appears to be placed rather than quite at the end, that 1t may not take off from its necessary sharpness.
The Press., 1904-06-22
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items Of local interest taken from tho c0EuEaH
 Of The Press. thirty years ag0.I
June as, ns7A.


 The services of installing Rev. MT. Painter as pastor of the CoBgreRa- tional church of this village took place yesterday.
 George 1iron has opened an even ing school at the 2d district school house in this village. giving lessons five evenings per week at $1 per month for each pupil.
 The Stafford Springs praying band held their quarterly meeting Monday evening, and chose the following off cers: Rev. Joseph H. James, presi- dent; William Carroll, leader; W. Knowles, assistant: A. Ormsby, secre- tary; c. H. Ormsby, treasurer; c. Case, c. Ellithorpe, R. s. Converse, committee on finance; T. Lathrop, c. N. Albee, r. H. Smith, committed on investigation; G. W. Eaton, lead CT of singing, with A. Ormsby and F. H. Smith assistants. Prayer meet ings will be held as usual Monday evenings. to which cordial fnvita- tion to attend is extended to all. The improvements upon the west end of Main street are improving that part of the village beyond expec. tations. The grade of the street is being much bettered- E. L. Dimock is giving the sidewalk in front oi his premises two feet more of width, taking that space from his yard. He
 has commenced work also upon ths building east of his house which will be used as a meat market. JohI Browns new carriage repository next east of this is nearly completed ana
 is a good building for the use fol which it is designed, and no detri ment to the appearance of the street
 having 8 very we'll finished front
 Former residents of the village vii
 hardly recognize Main street wher
 these improvements are added to tn
 others lately made.
 Born-In Staffordville, June 18th 1874, a son to Orlando Smith, In New Worcester, 23a, a SOL George Alfred) to Andrew Lucas formerly of Stafford Springs. Married.-In Somers, I Tth, by Rev
 Otis k. Thayer, Arthur 0. Davis an.
 Fannie D. Cummings, both of Staf ford.
The Press., 1904-06-22
EnlHHfrimE fhR Cheat

Any one can increase the size of his chest two or three inches in as many months without the use of any appa- ratus or mechanical contrivance what ever. When he rises in the morning let him go out into the purest air he can find, raise his arms to the height of shoulders, the palms downward, then. while inhaling a deep breath, gradually extend them upward until the backs of the hands touch above his head. Do this dozen times every morning. and the result will be chest development that will surprise any one who has not made the experiment.
The Press., 1904-06-22
The Welsh Tongue.

 The author of Yorkshire Folk Talk" tells an amusing story of an English bishops struggles to master the Welsh tongue. He had been appointed to the Welsh see of St. David and on taking up his abode in Wales engaged a native Welsh scholar to give him instruction In the language. The pronunciation and especially the Il bothered the bishop, and the Welshman was almost at his wits end to explain the lingual process by which the formidable sound was to be uttered.
 At last a bright thought struck him, and, being very obsequious in manner, he thus addressed the bishop: Your lordship must please put your episcopal tongue to the roof of your apostolic mouth and then hiss like goose"
The Press., 1904-06-22

Q Miss Nettie Blackmcre, Min. '
 neap0lis, tells how any young
 woman may be permanently
 cured of monthly pains by talk.
 ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
 table Compound.
 "YoUNa WoMES:-I had frequent
 headaches of severe nature, dark
 spots before my eyes, and at my mem sfrual periods I suffered untold agony. A member of the lodge advised me to trv Lydia F. Pinkham's VeGe- table Compound, but only scorned good advice and felt that my case was hopeless, but she kept at me until \ bought a bottle and started taking
 it. I soon had the best reason in the world to change my opinion of the medicine, as each day my health im- proved, and finally was entirely with out pain at my menstruation periods. I am most NEruE BLACK
 MORE, 2s Central Ave, Minneapolis,
 Minn--ssooo fo.fsi. f s,!gL.si of aso's i'tt''
 pNouing gsasiasssss saaaee As Prodsesa
 If there Is anything about your
 case about which you would
 like special advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She will hold yOur letter i'm strict confidence. She can surely help you, for no person in America can speak from a wider experience in treat- ing female ills. She has helped hundreds of thousands of women back to health. Her address is Lynn, Mass; her advice is free
The Press., 1904-06-22
CHOKING cATARRH CURED.
Your Yoney Pack if Hyomei Dos No
 Cure You.

Use Hyomei and be cured of ca- tarrh," is what all who have tried it for that disease say to their friends.
 It is the easiest thing in the world to stop catarrh at it's beginning if you use Hyoemi. Just breathe the health giving, balsamic air for few minutes and your catarrh will be cured.
 In this city and neighboring towns, there are hundreds who can testify to the remarkable powers of Hyomei to cure catarrh. Many of the staunch- est friends of this remedy to-day be- gan its use with little hope that they would be cured, but as VI. D. Heald offered to refund the money if it did not cure. they decided to try it on that plan, and were soon restored to health.
The Press., 1904-06-22
w ID. HEATD

Asks the readers of this paper to test the value of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Those persons who have used 1t, and who have been cured by 1t, do not hesitate to rec ommend 1t to their friends. Kodol di- gests what you eat, cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. In. creases strength by enabling the stomach and digestive organs to contribute to the blood all of the nutriment contained In the food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant and palatable.
The Press., 1904-06-22

IT WILL SURPRISE YoU-TRY IT It is the medicine above a1 others for caiarrh, and Is worth It's weight Tn gold. Ely 's Cream Balm does all that Is claimed for it-B w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.,
 My son was afflicted with catarTh. He used EIy's Cream Balm and the dIsagTee- able catarrh all left him.-J. c. OIm- stead, ATcola, III.
 The Balm does not irritate or cause sneezing. Sold by druggists at 50 cts. or mailed by Ely Brothers, SC Warren-st. New York. IT
The Press., 1904-06-22
Put to the Teaf

A. great crowd has assembled to cheer the boy prince Alexander on his arriyel at Belgrade by steamer. Why do these people make so much noise when they see me?' cried little Alex ander. Because they love you, my lit tie son." Immediately he almost sprang out of the minister's arms, call ing ut:''They say you love me. Show me your love by throwing all your hats into the water" The hats were thrown.-From Belgrade, the White City of Death" t#
The Press., 1904-06-22

How Some Medicines Are Obtained.
 From the horns and bones of various animals may be procured by distilla- ton muriate of ammonia, commonly used in medicines for both internal and external use. From burned bones comes phosphate of soda, so valuable in physic, and prussic acid, used me dicinally as one of the most powerful narcotic substances, may be obtained from animal matter in state of de composition.
The Press., 1904-06-22

FoR HUNDRED YEARs.-For a hun. dred years or more Witch Hazel has been recognized as superior remedy. hut if remained for k. O. Dewitt X Co. of Chicago, to discover how to combine the virtues of Witch Hazel with other anti. septics, in the form of salve. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in the world for sores, cuts, burns, bruises and piles. The high standing of this salve has given rise to counterfeits. and the public is advised to look for the name "DeWitt" on the package, and accept no other. Sold by w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1904-06-22
An Alarm Cleeh for ase

If you want to get up early and feel good all day take Little Early Riser or two at bed time. These famous little pills relax the nerves, give quiet rest and re freshing sleep, with a gentle movement of the bowels about breakfast time. w. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, says ''Eaxly Risers are the best pill made for cousti. ton, bIliousness, etc" Sold by w. ID. HeaId
The Press., 1904-06-22
Unrs.as.aaanxe.

What are you kicking about9'' asked the lawyer.
 'Why, we won the case." replied the client, but I can't see what get out of it."
 You get enough to pay your lawyers fees, don't you: What more do you wantr'-Chicago Post.
The Press., 1904-06-22
Dr. David Kennedy. Rondout. N N


 DEAR SIR:--Some time since | was troubled with bIOtches comius nut on my brsas', Of g c-ofuIous chara,.fe", and IT } general ss stem seemed to b. oHt nf c-. der. I wxs induced 10 trv Dv Dtvfs Kennedy Favorife K .m.dy. The fIr hottie drove the eruption away anaI [. sl better every way. It Is g splendid t.Irct medicine Henry $. EIdredge, Roche ter N Y
The Press., 1904-06-22
A RiShop's Musfng.

It is what a man might have been which jars on what he is. When a man has once stood on the mount of vision. when he has once heard the call of God to his soul ansl ~made an- swer, Here am l." he can never go back to dwell in the valley of common place. The miasma there. to which ordinary men have become immune, is deadly to him.-From Maud Wilder Goodwin's -Four Roads to Paradise in Century
The Press., 1904-06-22
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 Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity Is constantly coming in, declaring Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds to be unequaied. A recent expression from T. J. Mcfarland, Bentorville, Va, serves as example. He writes: II had Bronchitis for three years and doctored all the time without being benefited Then I began taking Dr. Kings New Discovery, and a few bottles wholly cured me-" Equally ef. fective in curing all Lung and Thr,at troubles. Consumption, PnenmoTia and Grip. Guaranteed by A. c. Eaton. Drug. gist Trial bottles free, regular sizes JOc and $l. .0O
The Press., 1904-06-22
Worst of all Experiences

Can anything he worse than to feel that every minute will be your last !? Such was the experience of Ms s. H. New. son. Decatur. Ala. For three years, ' she writes, II endured insufferable pain from indipest'on. stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitabl- when docf ors and all remedies failed At length was induced to try Electric Bitters and the result was miraculous improved at once. and now Pm completely recover. ed" For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters Is the only medicine. Only 5Oe. It's guazan teed by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1904-06-22
Weak Hearts

Are due 10 indigestion. Ninety-nine of every one hundred people who have heart trouble can remember when if was simple indiges- ton It is a scientific fact that all cases of heart disease, not organic, are not only traceabIs to, but are the direct result of indi- gestion. All food taken into the stomach which falls of perfect digestion ferments and Ewells the stomach. putting it up against the heart. This interferes with the action of the heart. and in the course of time that delicate but vital organ becomes diseased. Mir. D. Kanhls. of Nevada. O says: had stomach trouble and In q bad state as had heart trouble with ft. took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about four monfhs and ik cured me.
 Kodol DiSeses What You Eat and relieves the stomach of all nervous strain and the heart of all pressure.
 hres5ss cniy Sloo Size holding 25S times the trfa
 sire, which sells for soc,
 Prwpared by E. O. DEWITT &C CO., CHICAGO For. Sale by w D. HEAID-
The Press., 1904-06-22
Driven to reaueration.

Living at an out of the way place, re- mote from civiliz ltion, a family is often driven to d. speration in case of accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in supply of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the best on earth. 253 at A. c. Eaton's drng store.
The Press., 1904-06-22
Preachfng ana Pracfaee

The Rev. MT. Saintly-Are you young people coming to church with met Pm going to preach on Love One An other" His Daughter-No. father; we will stay at home and practice what you preach.-Tifa
The Press., 1904-06-22
MeMm@a,

Mrs. Nuritch-I think I'll take this watch. You're sure it's made of refined gold. JeweIer- Certainly. Mrs Nu- ritch-Because I do detest anything that ain't refined--PhiladeIph Ledger.
The Press., 1904-06-22
Me1a asreRm Resf.

Minister (to widowl-I hope the desr departed was prepared to dief Widow -Oh, yes; he was insured in three good companies.
The Press., 1904-06-22

WANTED-FAITHFULP PERSON TO TRAv- FL for well established house in 8 few coun- ties, calling on retail merchants and agents. Local territory. Salary s2sOO per week with expenses additional, all payable in cash each each week. Money for expenses advanced. Po- sitton permanent. Business successful and rush. ng. Standard House. sso Dearborn St., Chicago.
The Press., 1904-06-22
H0xw If ramnm~m~d

Hawkins-You look out of sorts, old man. Whats the trobule? Parker Just lost my new silk umbrella. Haw- kins-How did 1t happen? Parker Fellow that owned it happened to come in 'he office and recognized 1t.
The Press., 1904-06-22
The Precise Moment.

Bessie-And when does young man begin to think about marriage? Tom About two months after marriage, as a rule.-Puck. 9t4t.Es
The Press., 1904-06-22
Many Children are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray. nurse in Childrens Home, New York, breaks up Colds in s4 hours, cure FeverishneSS, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 25c. sample mailed FREE. Ad- dress, Allen 5. Olmsted. LeRoy, NY.
The Press., 1904-06-22
FOR SALE.

One nearly new light Farm Wagon in good shape, with hay-rack on same. One secondhand RunabOut and two single and one 2-seated Top Carriages. New Top Carriages and New COncOrds at bargain prices.
 W. A. COMINS.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-04

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref.
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo
man. Rven that greatest OF all
Jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences of coughs, colds and bron.
chia1 affections by regular use cf
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. 1t
will promptly arrest consumption
In IT. early stages and heatl the at.
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. 1t Is not a cure all
but 1t Is a certain lure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get Dr.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Memberships
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-04
Notice to Take Dispositions

To Cure P. Lawrence.
You will please take notice that
on Saturday the 18th day of Febru
airy, 1904. at the Office of W. L
Sperry, at number us, 18th street.
In tn city of Denver, Colorado,
between the hour of 9 a. m. and s
p. m. of.that day. I shall proceed
to take the deposition of J.,J Smith
ct al to be read In evidence In my
behalf in a certain suit In equity
pening In the circuit court Of Tyler
county and State of West Virginia,
In which I am plaintiff and you are
the defendant, and If from any
cause the taking of said dispositions
be not commenced on that day, or
If commenced, If they be not COM
pleted on that day, the taking of
said dispositions will be adjourned
from time to time at the same
place, and between the same hours
until they are completed:
S. W. LAWRENCE
BY counsel.
HUNT & STAPLES,
Solicitors
First published January,2I 1902.
Jan 2l&28 Feb 4 Eli
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-04
A Sailor of Bravery.

What threatened to be one Of the
worst disasters in the history Of ship.
ping was the burning Of the Ocean
Monarch. The fire was discovered III
her fore hold an hour or two only after
she left the McrScy. There was Il
strong breeze, and she was headed for
the Welsh coast.
By some unlucky accident an anchor
was dropped, and the big ship WAS
brought up all standing head to tn"
wind. The flames came roaring aft.
where 600 passengers and crew wee
crowded.
A brazilian frigate, a yacht and a
pilot boat were near. but tG"y OAly at
tempted to pick ~ those VIII" jumped
and swain. Suddenly up came an
American clipper and rounded into III"
wind barely POO yards away. In her
first boat WIS FREDERICK jerome. Only
an able seaman. la; on Of tie bravcSt
seumcn that over lived. In Il flash his
boat was alongside tie Burning ship.
and he climbed on deck amid the
scorch and smother. There he stayed
until the last soul of GOO was saved.
His clothes were on fire seven separate
times. and he was SCOrchcd almost be-
yond recognition. His only reward
was the medal Of the American HUI
name Society.-lcarSUnS.