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Show ..; v -- t v n y,,; ' ,;r v,: ,; ?0 Vj ;- - v.z '., V V ;;- - , ;;r as vv ;.. 4 w4 s ,, - h; v.rrfft v& 5;5 2.H;; ;;c i,--? v;r v.; $; SJJS&Ss M ( vti ' ffflf PREHISTORIC MONSTER. v i fjr ;? tVp Wj THAT WAS AMERICAN 0 ;if 0 --t- ': ii I6 ., vl tc -- t !i .'It ?t :?. M iii .!i Jit Jj .. ik4 .V.4 .'!' .!' i jti4 4 4 4 4' '4' .'. '4' .ti f V V 1 skeleton of tlie Brontosaurus, the In the bed of the lake he sank and window. He painted a large whits largest animal that ever lived, has was burled deep away from the des- letter on the back of each of the been obtained by the American Mutructive work of the elements and the shells, and put up a notice to the efg seum of Natural History of New York. land animals. Dame Na- fect that, whenever the turtles got The skeleton Is ages old, 10,000,000 ture by idling on top of him succesinto such relative positions that the years, areunling to some geologists, sive layers of sediment thoroughly letters spelled oyster, he would prefor the Brontosaurus lived in the sent half a dozen natives to every one protected the monster for these milpeilud, when reptiles ruled the lions of years, until ernion and the who was looking on. earth, long before man and mammals pick of the scientist have brought Then ho became frightened lest the nate their appearance or the earth as- forth the skeleton from its rocky mystic word should occur too often, i!jvfw';vvi!i !'. .!'. f ti -- !t .'ft f -- 4' i'. -- 4 4 4 ' flesh-eatin- ANOTHER I IV A TINY TRAVELER Rosita Milloy, auburn haired, cheeked, and only three years old, arrived in Chicago recently after a Journey all alone from her iarents' home in Glasgow, Scotland. Little Miss Milloy had no traveling companion except her doll. The stewardess of the steamship Furnessla, on which she arrived In New York on Christmas day, put her to bed every night in a stateroom all by herself. When she was put on board the train by the stewardess of the boat the maid of the compartment car performed a similar service. They also saw that . l one-ha- lf tomb. The great lake basin slowly filled up with sediment, hut remained a lake so long that the deposits formed in It m-v- Mu.-cn- 1 m d s. t warm-bloode- ARXABLE CASE t'llad to C'mrn or man'as a rule dislikes to value of a proprietary the acknowledge medicine in fact, professional etiquette debars him from doing so. Yet there are many eminent physicians, .hose most advanced in their professions, who give full credit to the great curative properties of Vogelers Cura-liv- e Compound, from the fact that it Is manufactured by an old and reliable rompany, proprietors of St. Jacobs Oil, from tbe formula of a brother physiy stands in the front, cian, who ranks of the most eminent medical men in London, and on account of its intrin- -' lie merit, it is largely prescribed by the medical profession; but, in the case Which ws are about to relate, the physician called it "rubbish, jut, as it turned out, Mrs. Nettleton ells tiie doctor that rubbish or not, K laved her life. Mra. Nettleton graphically relates the particulars of her own case, which will doubtlesa be of interest to many of our lady readers: I had been an intense sufferer for many years from dyspepsia, liver and kidney troubles, when a little pamphlet was placed in my hands, and, although at that time I had been bedridden for more than alx months, I determined, after reading aome of the wonderful testimonials therein of cases similar to mine, which had been completely cured by the timely use of Curative Compound, to try eme, especially as my doctors failed to even benefit me, and I had almost given up all hope of ever being well again. It It moat Interesting, and. In fact, marvelous to relate, that the very first doae of fifteen drops relieved me. It was not long before I was able to get up and about; three months from taking tbe first dose I was enjoying better health than I had been for fourteen years. I continued well until a few months back, when I was taken 111 again, my troubles being dyspepsia and constipation. 1 bad a doctor attending me for a month, but continued to grow worse, until I again found myself bedridden, when I bethought myself of my old medicine, Yogeler's Curative Compound, which I Immediately sent for and took in place of the doctor's medicine; at that time I had not had a movement of the bowels for five days, but Vogelers Curative Compound soon put me on my feet again In fact, completely cured me a second time, but, of course, this attack was not as bad as the first, yet I fully believe I should not have been alive today had It not been for Vogelers Curative Compound. If I had only thought to have taken It when my last Illness took place, I should not only have been saved much suffering, but a $75 doctor's bill. Mra. Nettleton aald: I have recommended Vogelera Curative Compound for indigestion and eczema, and In every case It has proved a cure beyond a doubt. Mr. Swlnbank, "our chemist, has sent me the names of no end of people who have been cured by Vogelers Curative Compound. By tbe way, the proprietors have so much confidence In this great London physician's discovery, that they will send a sample free to any person sending name and address and naming this paper. SL Jacob's Oil Co, 205 Clay Street, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Nettleton la a confectioner. In the Brighton Road, where she has been established many years, and Is honored and respected by all classes. Her statements as regards Vogelers Curative Compound may, therefore, be regarded as reliable evidence of Its great value. The public, however, may look upon this remarkable statement as one of the many which we are constantly receiving from grateful people all over the world, who- have been cured ot various maladies by the use of this wonderful remedy, which Is the result n of an eminent physician's experience. These people are nearly n always representative and citizens. A Medical to-da- ng and covered reams of paper figuring out the odds. He gave it up at last, and was about to remove the turtles when his most accomplish d oyster op Vo-gele- during the Eocene period reached a vertical thickness of more than a mile. At present the basin, changed to rock, is six to eight thousand feet above ocean level. The brontosaurus was a slowly moving reptile, as is indicated by the very small head and brain, and was wholly without armor, having no offensive weapons of any kind. His legs were eight to ten feet in length and were strong and massive. He had a long and powerful tall, and while he wag an aquatic monster, it is certain that on land at times he assumed an erect The position. physical conditions were almut the same as exist today in tropical America. A moist and warm climate was the kind that suited the brontosaurus. It appears that he frequently took to the land in search of food, hut a water life afforded this comparatively helpless creature the from the other greatest protection animals who lived large on .land at the same time. , ener Informed him that the odds were to 1 against the combination. The turtles are still in the window, but the oyster opener has gone. Such knowledge of odds, the employer thought, could have been acquired only by yeart of betting Experience. It is not wise to be too wise. London Chronicle. 720 Eipwt with Hilliard Cne the most Bklllful amateur billiard players in New York city is One of Miss May Kaarlus, a pretty girl of 15 years, who has Just issued a sweeping challenge to the winner of the profes- sional billiard match played last week at Madison Square garden. She offers, in short, to compete in a contest at 100 of the most difficult and powerful shots on the billiard table, each competitor selecting fifty, for any amount up to $500 a side. The girl is still attending Bchool In the city, but she made her debut as a billiard expert at Dalys in a fancy exhibition Just a year ago. She has been taught billiards by her fatliJ Profgfuir Kaarlus, who has many of the women of Her 1rumlaed Hull. 400 among his pupils. Up to the the This Is the story they tell of a cuntime Miss Kaarlus has devotpresent ning little girl whose nurse had been promising her all summer a ed her attention mainly to fancy and trick shots shots that do not often occur in a game. The wonderful part of her playing as viewed by Schaefer, Slosson and other experts Is the remarkable strength she imparts to her shots. Like Sexton, she seems to put the force of her whole body into every play. flesh-eati- ng she visited the dining saloon of the steamer on time and the dining car of the train. All the rest of the time little Miss Milloy looked afteF herself. It Is not common for little girls to travel as this one did. She was not tagged or labeled, but traveled on a half fare ticket. When the boat reached New York she remained on board. The steamship company arranged for her ticket to Chicago, and she was kept on the boat until Just before the train left New York. Then the steamship stewardess turned her over to the ear maid. A CURIOUS PORTRAIT One of the most Interesting bits of old pottery in existence ia a rare piece of Chinese porcelain in the New York Metropolitan Museum. It was made by a Chinese artist more than a century ago and bears a quaint portrait of George Washington, also the work of Chinese hands. The vase shows that the fame of the father of his country had traveled far even in those early days. The Chinese touch will be recognized In the slanting eyes and eyebrows and in the dress, but the likeness is semi-Chines- e, semi-Europe- an ('urloimly Wordeil Compliment. Cecil Rhodes was greatly amused ot the latter is obtained from the rib u.eaMiri iiieuls. which show that Its vertical diameter was at least twelve ft ct. It was big enough to contain two men, one standing on the other's shoulder, with anus extended. This new specimen surpasses ia impurtam-- ami interest the lirst big Dinosaur fmiml by Professor Marsh, iu ISTU, in the same state. Since then the principal fossil area of our continent has been located in the great ltniky .Mountain basin. Systematic search bv many scientific institutions has brought to view numbers of M range moi'.rters to science and 1o the eye of nun. The American .is for years past had a naif or t'aim-- investigators in tin Held bunting for specimens. Another notable recent find was that of the little three-toehorse, the ancestor of the modern animal. The mighty Bronto-auruhowever, eclipses nil previous discoveries, and is arousing universal in'm-samong (he general public and scientific students. The life habits of this monger mid the manner of its Hula extermination have been very thoroughly worked out by the scientists. Ages buck, long before man ot the d animals existed, tills uncouth beast roamed In and around the borders of the great tropical lake now covered by New Mexiro, California, Wyoming, Montana and the - I'aiDrUauit. - red Cre-luce- us sumed its present external form. The Brontosaurus was a gigantic lizard seventy feet long. His name Is formed from two (I reek words meaning thunder lizaul. This name has been given because some scientists believe that tlie animal made a noisu like thunder when lie walked not an unreasonable supposition. It is gratifying to know that the Brontosaurus is an Amerlean. He and liis friends lived in and about a great tropieal hike where Wyoming and ad- jacent states now are. Thus the American reputation for big things goes on pi owing. Extraordinary interest is attaehed to this find from the fact that it is the largest and most nearly complete skeleton so far found of this creature. Heretofore only fragmentary parts have been brought to light. Therefore it is considered one of the most valuable contributions to of the primeval world that Is in existence. The following are the actual measurements of this monster, which have been wuikeil out by the discoverers from the size and length of the u life the animal stood twenty boms. feet high, which is twice the height of au elephant; the length of his body was seventy feet, and he weighed thirty tons. Tin ribs are six feet long nn-.foot wide, and when he rose on hi t hind legs lie was up In the to the fourth story air a distance of the average big Hpardneut house. The immense hip bones of the Brontosaurus reaches nearly up to the ncek of a man. while his footprints would have covered u yard square. One of the puzzling features to scientists nout the animal is his extraordinarily small head, containing blit an ounce or so of brain, and having no teeth of any importance, in comparison with the enormous pouch or stomach he possessed. An Idea of the size Donor I bn (W v) W?ti?)$i(5iji0i itch R; some time ago when he was coming home from the cape on a Castle liner. While passing Cherbourg, several vessels of the French channel squadron were drawn up in line to salute the The Eugenies yacht. Frenchmen who were spread out on the yards of their vessel shouted "Vive The Castle liners llniperatrlce. captain wishing to show his respect to the empress, got his men ready to salute, but in the short time at his disposal he could not school his crew to repeat the French words. Tell them to say Beef, lemons and cheese, suggested Rhodes, playfully, and to his utter amazement, the yacht was greeted with a deafening yell of little coon doll when the family Beef, lemons and cheese, which enreached the city, if she would be very tirely drowned the voices of the good and obedient. This was a deFrench sailors. The is lightful promise and the little girl stated to have expressed great pleaswas as good as a little could ure at the comrdin.ent afterward. be. Then the family came hack to the New York Commercial Advertiser. city a little earlier than usual, and It probably made the kettle boil something in'.tie.-tinhappened a when the pot called it black. Chicago brand-neha by came to the house. News. d It was a funny, little creature. which only a loving mother and Sport" Peril In the British Army. experienced nurse could possibly conOur garrison lowns represent a state sider beautiful, hut It was a great of opposed to the Idea thin the little girl, who had never of athings utterly of the war. prosecution vigorous before in her short life sc-a real Numerous officers In possession of staff live baby. "There is a great surprise billets arc snugly distorting themelves for yon," said the nurse, taking the In comfortable bungalows, obtaining upstairs, where the little 'lodging" instead of field" allowance, sister way lying snuggled up un- and In drawing ration allowance. der a canopy of muslin and ribbons. the libernl allowances to officers fact, 'AVhat do you think of that?" she In to counter-balanc- e South Africa continued, lifting the little girl so that desire end of the their the site could see the funny little face on war. Sport Is very well in its way, the white pillow. And the little girl hut ou active service the care of golf was inucli pleased as anyone had exlinks and tennis coi.rts should not expected that site would he. She gave ercise officers' ability and attention, the nurse a big hug as she cried, "O while the thousand.of polo tmd racnursle. is that my coon doll? New by officers throughout kept putties ing York Times. South Africa (fed mi government rattans) might profit ibly be urfed to Know Too Murh. augment the parMi.onlous supply of A young man employed in an oysremounts to the mobile columns. ter shop has lost liis situation, and Letter From South Vfrlca in the Lontills because he gave prompt answer don Spectator. to his employer's eager question. The With the except in i of tho reason itemployer hud six lively little land turtles, which attracted murh attention self, a woman has a reason for as they wandered uimlcssly about the g w red-face- fr n-- w n-e:- fr - very good, and the work, all In all, is esthetic as well as curious. ra - Iife-lo- GIRLS HEINOUS CRIME well-know- The following complaint was recently filed before a Judge in Oklahoma: "The above named defendant, Betta Brown, hereby accused 0f the crime of throwing hot blackberry juice on one H. C. Clark, for that In Oklahoma county and in the territoryy of Oklahoma ou the 1st day of Jul , mot, she did then and them, in the town of Luther and in the kitchen of the Covett hotel, unlawfully, feloniously and with malire intent, take from the kitchen stove of the said hotel a dishpan of boiling blackberry Jam and threw the same upon the said H. C. Clark, burning his left arm and also bis hack, contrary to the' form of the statutes in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the territory of Oklahoma. -- Till Whs In Mtiiurl. The following notice was found larked upon the door of a Clinton county, Missouri, church recently: "There will he preaching in this house. Providence perniitlin'. Sunday, and there will he preaching here whether or not on the Monday following upon the subject 'lie that helicvelh and is baptized shall ho saved, and he that bclievetli not shall he damned at halfpast 3 iu the ufternoon." Flrt Caltn-Silnnln- x Marhln. The first machine for the manufacture of cotton was invented In 1786. It was designed to card, rove and spin the raw cotton into thread. 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