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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
| New York.

NeY l0lk. an epidemic of ultra con-
'servatism. emanating ap-
parently from the theory that a sea-
son of depression must come every ten
years, while the coincidence of a Pres
idential election furnishes another
precedent. As result stocks of mer-
chandise have been reduced, railway
traffic is lessened, preparations for fu-
ture business are curtailed and less
money is distributed in the form of
wages; while those having capital to
invest confine their attention to the
highest classes of bonds or hold back
for still lower security prices. All
these factors have combined to pro-
duce reduction entirely out of pro-
portion to the natural readjustment
that was really started -abnOrmally
high prices of raw materials and other
excessive costs of production resulting
in accumulation Of goods that could
not be sold at profit.
The Iron and Machinery World, the
organ of the Western metal trades.
says in its issue last week:
Either the iron and steel markets
in the West have improved or the
trade has become accustomed b the
dullness. The tone is certainly better.
Business is not comparable with what
it was year or two ago, but there is
a disposition to accept the present
Ea1 vx-ffh roannniInI
spirit
Several conditions are persistent.
One is that users of almost all kinds
of metal material are buying in small
quantities. 1t is habit acquired dur
ing the declining markets and will per-
haps continue until an unmistakable
upward turn in values occurs. An
other feature is that the actual con-
sumption has been to some degree i'm
paired. But the wants of the country
cannot be permanently neglected and
there are some indications of an i'm
proved demand.
In pig iron there is reported slight
improvement in the demand. Foun-
drymen frequently report some letting
up in their own trade and the require
ments Of the meters are not up to
their maximum capacities. But there
will be wanted for use during the last
half of the year a large quantity Of
iron and livelier inquiry is appear
ing. The buyers are testing the mar
ket and it is evidence of the hardness
of present prices that no further re-
ductions are to be noted.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
Bull bitches a 1ruin.

In wreck on the Kansas City South
ern two men were killed and several
slightly injured. The wreck occurred at
Rosepine, La, and was caused by bull
which charged the locomotive on a tres
tie. The engine and two coaches fell
into ditch.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
NEWS OF OUR OHIO.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

An Interesting Summary of the More
Important DoinEs Of Our Neigh
bors-Weddings and Deaths-Crimcs,
Casualties and General Buckeye
News Notes.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
saue Hls Burial HYMN.

A burial hymn which he composed four
years ago was sung at the funeral of
David RyeNn Logansport, Ind. Mr..
Ryer asked Rthis hymn be sung at his
burial and his friends, the G. A. R., who
had charge of the ceremony, complied
with the request,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
strains were drowned out. Human

strains were drowned out. Human
lungs completely squelched the instru-
ments of brass. Bedlam seemed to
have broken loose in the great Colise-
um. Women stood on the seats in the
galleries, shouting and screaming. Del
egates hugged each other. Hats few
into air and the great hall was full of
waving banners. Then came the pro-
cession of States Delegates wrenched
their State standards from the floor
and paraded up and down the aisles
cheering, singing and pounding the
floor with their staffs. Senator Cullom
even joined the wild march. Alaska's
totem poles marched in crazy lines
after New York's banners. 1t was the
climax Of the Republican convention
of 1904. The demonstration lasted
fully twenty minutes.
The nomination for the Vice Presi-
dency followed the Presidential nomi-
nation. Senator Jonathan p. Dolliver
of Iowa placed Senator Fairbanks in
nomination. He was followed in sec
onding speeches by Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania, Senator Depew of New
York, Senator Foraker of Ohio and
former Senator Thomas Carter of Mon
tana.
When the roll call of the States for
the vice presidential nomination was
begun Alabama passed her right to
suggest name on to Iowa. and Sem
ator DOlliyer, amid a whirlwind of ap-
plause, took the platform to nominate
Charles Warren Fairbanks. The Iowa
senator's naming of Fairbanks was
the signal for riot of noise, only sec
ond in volume to that which followed
Frank S. Blacks naming of Roosevelt
The roll call for the vice presidential
nomination was dispensed with, and
Fairbanks was made the running mate
by acclamation.
TUESDAYS SESSION.
Chairman Henry c. Payne, of the
National Committee, called the conven-
ton to order shortly after u o'clock.
The buzz of conversation throughout
the big building ceased almost in
twinkling, and the convention arose en-
masse while the opening prayer was
delivered by Rev. Timothy P. Frost.
At the conclusion of the prayer Sena
tor Scott, of West Virginia, presented
Chairman Payne with handsome
gavel.
Mr.. Payne announced that the ma
tional committee had selected Elihu
Root. of New York, for temporary
chairman OF the convention. whereupon
Mr.. Root advanced and was introduced
amid applause. AS the ex-Secretary of
War stepped up to the speakers table.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
Will Fly at St. Louie.

Santos Dumont, a Brazilian aeronaut
has reached st. Louis. He will make an
exposition flight in his new airship on
July 4th if the weather conditions are fav.
orable.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
Muncie Contractor Killed,

Frank Valentine Of Muncie, a contract
or, was killed by taking hold of a live
wire at Kokomo, Ind.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
WAR DURING WEEK.
ACTIVITY OF COMBATANTS ON
SEA AND LAND.

Russian VIadivostok Fleet Sinks Jap
anese Transports, While the Mikado's
Land Army Wins Victories in the
Vicinity of Vafangow.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30
~. r. G.. Dun & Co.'S
GIlGdqU. weekly review Of Chicago

The volume of business reflects less
hesitation and in some respects there
are indications of gain. Bank ex-
changes exceed those of a year ago;
shipments of grain and -four are larger
than the previous weeks, and more
activity is seen in both manufacturing
and jobbing. Iron and steel producers
made new bookings. insuring steady
work ut the rail mills for the last
half of the year and an increased out
put Of pig iron.> Crop reports have
continued favorable, and the agricul-
tural outlook is bright, with prices
well sustained in cereals and higher
for live stock.
Termination of the lake tie-up
brought relief to the vessel interests,
together with rush Of work along
the docks and the restoration Of nor
NAL conditions in the movement Of
forest products. coal and ore. Rail-
road traffic generally discloses i'm
provement, owing to heavy travel and
freer marketing Of farm products.
Wholesale merchandise dealings
maintained satisfactory proportions,
with the buying for fall delivery bet
ter in dry goods. clothing and shoes,
and retail distribution in the leading
lines are very steady. Interior mer-
chants report seasonable reduction Of
stocks. Western collections occasion
ed little complaint and city settlements
are fairly prompt Except the machin-
lists strike, the labor situation pre-
sents few hindrances in the manufac-
turing branches.
Grain shipments. 2,413,942 bushels,
compared with 1,747.573 bushels last
week and 4.353,91S bushels a year
ago. The general demand remained
very poor, and prices closed under
those of week ago, in wheat cents
a bushel, in oats rs cents and in corn
y cent. Live stock receipts 275,5SS
head, compared with 293,I1O head last
week and 293.367 head year ago.
Failures reported in the Chicago dis
trict number twenty-six, against twen-
ty-two last week and twenty-six year
ago.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-06-30

Patronize those who advertise.
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G 5tS. IS 18th. h D 18th. 9th. h
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
HOW He WON THE PRIZE.
Easy for a Man Who Was Bugler in
a Brass Band for Seven
Years.

While the proprietor of lung tester
was expiating upon the benefits to be
derived from the free use of his instru-
ment, cadaverous individual stepped
out of the crowd and remarked to him:
Mister, do you think it would do me
good to blow into that?"
Eyes, sir; certainly. 1t would expand
your chest. give elasticity to your lungs,
and lengthen your life. Why, you'd
soon be able to blow 500 pounds, and
win prize"
Does a fellow get prize when he
blows that many pounds?"
Eyes, sir; half a sovereign. Wouldn't
you like to make trial?" with a know
ing wink to the crowd.
II don't care If do" said Greens, COM
ing closer and throwing down a coin.
Then, taking the mouthpiece in his
hand, he made ready. He opened his
mouth until the hole in his face looked
like dry dock for ocean steamers, and
began to take in wind. Fhe imitation
was like that of big balloon, but not so
disastrous. The fellows chest began to
grow and distend until he resembled a
pouter pigeon more than man.
At length he put the mouthpiece to his
lips and blew with such force that lis
eyes came out and stood on his cheek
bones to see what was the matter-but
that indicators top went up like flash,
and its needle spun round until it stood
still at 500 pounds. The crowd cheered,
and the keeper of the thing paid over
ten shillings with a mutter of astonish-
ment But Greens pocketed the money
coolly.. and, turning to the spectators,
said:
Look here, gents, that amt nothing
to do at all for man who has been a
buglerin brass band for seven years,
like me-"
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
MENDINo FIRE BRICKS.
Durable Cement That Will Hold for
Years May Be Made
at Home.

There are few things more unsatis-
factory than modern fire Innings. The
fire bricks are easily cracked and some
times last only few months, when they
ought to last for years. 1t Is great
mistake to allow the fire bricks to get
into bad condition. There is an iron
plate back OF the FIRE bricks In every
stove, but this is easily burned through.
and it costs large sum to replace It:
therefore, cracks in the fire bed OF the
stove should be mended at once and bad
ly broken bricks should be replaced.
A durable cement for cracked fire
bricks can be made at home, and will
hold the cracked bricks together for
several years. Mix equal quantities of
powdered soapstone, which may be pur-
chased from any druggist, and common
salt together, and add enough water
to make paste. The mixture hardens
very rapidly after 1t is put on, and as
the soapstone is 1ireproof it makes a
lasting cement. Pumice stone is some
times substituted for the soapstone, but
does not last as WE'LL In case of an
emergency, equal parts Of salt and fine
ly sifted ashes mixed to stiff paste will
make suitable temporary cement, and
will last until something more dura.
Bile can be obtained.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
LIVING FROM TOWN LOT.
Receipts from Three-Quarters Of an
Acre in Western Town Made
Enough.

In a small western town some years
ago there lived man who thought that
horticulture could be made profitable on
a small amount of ground, says the
Worlds Work. This mans capital was
limited The total area of land at his
disposal was a little less than one acre
He had energy and ambition and de-
sire to make his efforts successful. The
man selected as his two main crops
strawberries and celery. One-fourth of
an acre was devoted to strawberries,
one-fourth Of an acre to celery and one
fourth of an acre to miscellaneous gar
den vegetables, to be sold in the town.
The problem was to handle these crops
so as to secure the very highest returns
for the outlay involved. No other help
than that of the man himself was need
ed. The soil was ordinary, but was
made rich by the application of stable
manure.
The man developed system which in
volved a shifting of crops each year.
This, he gathered from what he could
read, was necessary, first, to avoid dis
ease and insects, and, second, to rest
the land. Eight thousand strawberry
plants were put out on one-quarter of
the acre, the plants all being grown in
small pots, so that they could be plant
ed in the latter part of June, leaving
the ground free up to that time for his
miscellaneous vegetable crops.
The Strawberries planted in June gave
him a full harvest the following May
and June, and from these plants the
average yield amounted to $500 for his
one-quarter of an acre. His celery he
planted in the latter part of July on
the ground that his Strawberries had
occupied This celery was taken off
in October, and the ground was, there
fore, free the next spring for his vege-
table crops His one-fourth of an acre
of celery handled in this way gave him
$400 average yield. His miscellaneous
vegetables, grown in rotation, such as
green peas, green beans, beets, lettuce
and crops of this nature, gave him $400
more, making his receipts from his
three-quarters of an acre $1,000, of
which approximately $4OO was expend-
ed for fertilizers. necessary help, etc.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16

"They have value or not" he says. cas-
such standards are recognized as valid.
Once they are accepted they become actu-
arial tables of success"
DR.. Jacob Gould Schurman, president
of Cornell university, is also of the opin-
ion that a college education Is vital
condition of success.
Prof. Arthur T. Hadley, pre- sident of
Yale university, is in doubt on this SUBJ
ject, and expresses himself as not be-
ing convinced that persons whose names
are contained in biographical diction-
ary have invariably won success.
1T is hard to define success in life ab-
stractly," he says. you cannot reduce
the matter to statistical information. :"
Two American biographical works
were the basis on which the figures are
estimated. In one of them, cyclopedia
OF American biography, there are more
than 10000 names. OF these persons,
more than one-third were college bred
The other was standard biographical
dictionary containing 1851 names of
living men and women in the United
States, and of these 5,775, or so per cent.
have enjoyed college education, while
4,s10, or AZ per cent. are college sradu.
atea,
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
A Physicians Advice.

Yorktown, Ark, March 7th.-Dodda
Kidney Pills must not be confounded with
the ordinary patent medicine. They are a
new discovery, specific for all diseases
of the Kidneys and have been accepted by
physicians only after careful tests in ex.
treme cases. DIR. Leland Williamson, oi
this place, heartily endorses Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills "as remedy for the various
forms of the diseases of the Kidneys, paini
in the back, soreness in the region Of the
Kidneys, foul-smelling urine and cloudy OF
thickened condition of the urine, dis.
charges of pus or corruption, Gout, Rheu;
matism, Inflammation and Congestion ol
the Kidneys and all kindred complaints" !"
Continuing, he says:
Il could mention many cases in which
have prescribed Dodd's Kidney Pill
with success. For instance, Mr.. Robert
Weeks. farmer, malaria haematuria Oh
swamp fever three times, kidneys weak
ened, continual pain and soreness in back
which made him very nervous, had little
fever and sometimes chilly. Urine change
able, but generally very high-colored, az
old chronic case who had taken much
medicine with little effect. After takine
Dodd's Kidney Pills about six weeks, he
was entirely cured and had gained fifteen
pounds in weight. The last time I saw
him, he was the picture of perfect man
hood"
''Dc man dat thinks he knows it ALL
said Uncle Eben, lis KEEP busy wonderin
how SO many foolish people kin prosper
Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
MANIPULATING THE KEYS.

Ny Sarah AIMS beauty. there isno doubt
Of that,
She dresses in the most bewitching style;
Tier frock is most becoming, and likewise
Is her hat
When We go out all nature seems to smile.
She's got grand piano which claims her
time at night.
She plays 1T with the very greatest ease;
I call on her each evening, and always take
delight
When Sarah Ann nsripulates tkO keys.
MY ssrsh AIMS n, sluggard. she works
G-rh every day,
And working brings the roses TO her
cheek;
She's in a lawyers office Just over cross
the way,
And earns her fifteen dollars every week.
She owns her own typewriter. and does her
work up WELL
And all the day she's busy as the bees.
like to sit and watch her. and hear the
little bell
When Sarah Ann manipulates the keys.
I'm looking to the day when she Will be
my loving wife,
That happy time is not so far away;
! hope I'll always love her. as l do love
my life,
And never have an unkind thing to say.
For me, she says, no latch-key in winter,
spring or fall,
No matter If / plead on bended knees:
! think i see my finish-Pll not get out at all
When Sarah Ann manipulates the keys
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
Trees Inside a Church.

Ross, Hertfordshire, can boast of 3
church where two fine elms are grow
ing one on either side of pew occupied
by member named John Kyrle Mr..
Kyrle was great lover of trees, and espe.
cially of elms. of which he planted ar
avenue near the church. One of the
trees of this avenue was cut down, and II
is supposed that its offshoots hav.
grown up inside of the church at eacl
end of the pew. The parish church al
Kempsey contains chestnut tree which
grows from the tomb of Sir Edwart
Wilde. The school children of the WI
lage used to sit in the chancel, and it IL
said on one occasion their teacher founl
one of them eating chestnut, and thai
he snatched it away and threw it behind
the tomb. where it took root and has
fiourished.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
TheCir1ir the
Background
scopyright. 1908. by DAILY story Pub. Co,
BY FRANZ II. SWEET

DRONCO BUSTER stepped to the
ID door of the saloon, holding his glass
so he could see the colors of the sun
light through the liquor. The street
was comparatively deserted, for when
cowboys were in town it was customary
for the inhabitants to bethink them
selves of needed duties indoors. The
color of the liquor proving satisfactory,
Bronco's hand dropped from its signifi-
cant position on his hip pocket, and his
eyes swept the street.
Hike here, you fellows!" he yelled
suddenly. "Yonder's Billy Patterpat
turnin' the corner Let's cover the
street and corral him. an then make
him dance"
"Aw." drawled another cowboy, who
was leaning against the counter, empty
ing glasses and fiinging them at who
ever he thought might not be able to
dodge, and holding his revolver in read
mess to meet possible objection to his
playfulness "Patterpat won't dance
He's Joined the little party of Mennon-
ties up country an gone plain. Amt
you heerd? Billy amt frivolous no
more"
Were goin' to give him drink fust, :"
significantly. There won't be no
trouble then. You used to know Billy"
The figure at the counter straightened.
"Why, of course, of course" he con-
ceded; "a good drink will be lie for Pat
terpat's feet. / did use to know Billy.
The only trouble with him was that all
his brains and fun an everything was
Jest in his feet, an with them gone plain
there couldn't be no Patterpat any more.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
Orange Jam,

When oranges are plentiful supply of
inexpensive jam may be made. The
slightly bitter taste caused by using the
peel is usually liked and has the merit
of being medicinal. Take one dozen
oranges and six lemons and wash them
thoroughly. Slice very thin, removing
all the seeds. het them stand in one
gallon water 36 hours, then boil gently
two hours. Add ten pounds pure gran
ulated sugar and cook one hour longer
Fill empty jelly glasses or pint jars
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16

DR.. Finley of New York City Gives
Statistics Showing Former Is
Conducive to the Latter.

Whether or not college education is
conducive to success is a question on
which men of learning and practical
business men have been at odds for
years. II in fact has been the argument
of the self-made type of merchant that
q university man is untitled for busi-
ness career. DR.. John Huston Finley,
president of the College of the City of
New York. however, has reached def
mite conclusion on the subject, which he
bases on statistics provided by the state
board of regelts.
According 70 DR.. Finley, one In 40
coliege-bred men succeeds in life, while
only one nonCollege man in 10000 has
a chance to gain distinction as public
man. These figures indicate the college
man has $50 chances to one for the nom
college man to win success.
II is admitted by DR.. Finley that the
question OF success in these statistics is
calculated by the standards Of biograph-
1cM dictionaries
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16

Well lie 'em with Billy's special limber-
err" He hurled his last emptied glass
straight at Broncos head, but not so
quickly as to prevent its being caught
and hurled back with such instant and
unerring precision as to be shattered
into hundred pieces against the hat
crown Of the sender. But instead of
angering him. the cowboy at the coun-
ter only chuckled hilariously as he
rubbed his head and shook the pieces
of glass from his hat brim. He liked
horse play that was mutually danger
ous
AS they filed out, newcomer from
Texas looked discontentedly at Bronco.
ANY special indoocement bout that
Patterpat's feet?" he inquired. Il
been pretty comfortable settin' on the
counter We have dancin' down to
Texas
Better go back there" curtly, cor go
set on the counter if you like. AS to
indoocement, there amt only one
dancer, an that's Patterpat I've been to
Frisco an to Kansas City an to Chi
rago, an I've seen dancin'-leastways
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16

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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
BEAUTIFUL SKIN,
Produced By CHticufa
SOap.

Millions Of Women Use Cuticura Soap.
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the great
skin cure, for preserving, purifying and
beautifying the skin, for cleansing the
scalp Of crusts, scales and dandruff, and
the stopping of falling hair, for softening,
whitening and soothing red, rough and
chafngs, for annoying irritations and ul-
cerative weaknesses. and many antiseptic
purposes which readily suggest themselves,
rs web as for all the purposes of the toilet,
bath and nursery.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-04-16
Mildew Stains.

Mildew stains can be removed from
black and woolen goods by washing in
diluted solution Of javelle water.
Try, sample of the goods first in or
der not to get the solution too strong,
otherwise it will take the color out
along with the stains.