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HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

In Judging horse he should always
be made TO stand still. Defects in the
limbs or feet that would be unnoticed
while in motion will be plainly seen
nv his care to rest weak or diseased
muscles when standing.-Cnclnndtt
Times
MIR. Charles Glib says that in Rus.
STA the finer varieties of plums are raised
bv planting the trees ut an angle OF
forty-tive degrees or lower, and bending
them down before snow falls in winter,
which then covers and protects them
completely.
If YOU are afraid that your yeast
cakes are a little stale, put one OF them
i'm a cup of warm water with good
pinch of hops; let this stand for an
hour or so before using; it will have an
excellent effect on the yeast and Will IN
sure good bread...Erchanqe.
An indianapolis (Ind.) fruit grower
SAYS: Last year put twelve moles in
my strawberry patch of five acres to
catch the grubS, and they did the work.
/ never had dozen plants injured dur
ing the summer, either by the grubs or
moleS. | know some people do not
care for moles on their farms, but |
want them in my strawberry patel"
Lemon Custard: Twelve eggs;
twelve cupfuls of sugar; six lemons;
one tablespoonful of flour; two tea
spoonsful of cream. Crate and squeeze
the lemons, mix the sugar well with
them. add the well-beaten yelks, then
the -four, the cream, and last of all, the
well-bcaten whites. Bake in pie-plates,
lined with rich puff paste. Chicago
Herald.
A delicious pound-cake that is
made without using soda is highly rec
commended: One pound of sugar (either
granulatcd or pulverized), half pound
of butter. eight eggs (the whites and
yelks beaten separately, ten ounces OF
flour; for tlavoring, one whole nutmeg,
grated This cake should be baked for
an hour and quarter in a moderately
hot Chicago Journal.
The use of rye in the garden of an
Ohio truck grower is mentioned by che
Farmer of that State: That part of the
garden that can be cleaned off in time
is plowed and sowed with rye, and
whatever manure is ready is spread at
that time. The rye makes quite growth
during the fall and winter, and when
turned under in spring counts some
thing as fertilizer, besides rendering
the soil very mellow. In the sweet corn
the rye is sown at the time the corn re-
ceives its last working"
The gooscberry and currant do
we'll in partial shade. In fact, if you
would have the gooseherry in great per-
lection, get lot of old brushwood and
cover the rows closely, so that the
plants will have to push through, and
you will be astOnished at the growth
and healthfulness of the bushes. The
decaying wood also furnishes an excel
lent manure for them. The finest cur
rants ever grown can be had by mulch
ing with old chestnut burrs, or even
sawdust. 1t has been noted that the
grapevine thrives amazingly when it
gets into an asparagus bed. These are
generally elevated. and are thus dry,
while the rich soil necessary for aspar-
agus is also good for grapes.-Ameri-
can CUltic0tOr.
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Fashion Notes.


Silver spider pins are now placed on
the toes of slippers.
Most of the white dresses for morning
wear are made with baby waists and
sash hacks.
The newest parasols have five divis.
ions, cut out about the edges in deep
triancles instead of the usual curves.
The "dude" lace-pin is the latest
novelty. 1t is made of gold iilagree.
with head of pearl and eyes of sap
phirc.
The newest white null fichus have
the cdrcs wrought in Irish point en-
broidrrv. or are trimmed with Nalen-
cicnneS lace.
The fashions of the day vary SO that
almost any dress is fashionable if il fits
well. has tight sleeves and drapes back
quite tightly.
Red or gold-colorrd satin fans are
decorated with the birds that are now in
favor for embroidery and their ivory
sticks are gildrd.
Embroidered muslin is plated into
shape as standing collar with curved
fronts. and finished with collarette to
hold it in place.
corsarc. but at the waist. They should
be large and loosely put together, and
of ONLY one kind of flowers.
Plain white ccnters, with rows of red
or blue dots and scallopS as Il border,
done i'm tamb,ur-wOrk. are among the
prcttiest null squares for the neck.
The basket bonnetS now represent
great rusheS braided together. and one
of the capriceS is to trim these with
lunches of wheat or straw, some of
which is ripe and the remainder partly
green.
New kerchicfs for the neck, with mou-
choirS to correspond aremade of pale yell
low washing silk. embroidered in gayest
colors in designs of bees, humming
birds. roses and buds, and large butter
flies with brilliant colored wings.
Swallows are great favorites at pres
ent in Paris for trimming hats. They
are also embroidered on dresses and
paraSols. painted on ornaments, formed
of Jewels and stamped on buttons. To
be chic one must bear the mark of the
swallow.
The hand-painted fans on KID OIL
white satin have Vatican landscapes
signed by well-known French painters,
and are mounted on white ivory sticks,
or else the sticks are of the new satin
ivory of golden brown shade that is
now in vogue for many fancy articles.
such as parasol handles, boxes, brushes,
etc.
One dress seen recently at Newport
was made Of fine white French null.
which was hand embroidered all over in
tiny little canoes. The skirt was made
quite full and had around the bottom n
rutlle twelve inches deep, which was cut
up in clover-lcaf pattern on the edge
and embroidered in scarlet Under
meath was set ruffle of scarlet lace.
The gayety of striped and checked
fannels for tennis wear is now very
striking; some ardent PLAYERS will wear
them entirely, and others will merely
utilize them as scarfs and handkerchief
knots to costumes of the new oatmeal
cloths, and Il fresh manufacture known
as the Russian fibre brocade, which is
in reality white Turkish towcllng, with
its Topped meshes arranged in floral
designs. leaving the foundation BARE
n Y GrnDhic
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THE OLD PIANO.


How still and dusky is the long-closed room!
What lingering shadows and what faint per
fume
OF Eastern treasures sandaI-wood and
with nard and cassia and with roses blent.
Let in the sunshine.
Quaint cabinets are here. boxes and fans,
And boarded letters fun of hopes and plans;
pass them by. | came once more TO see
The old piano. dear to memory,
In past days mine.
OF all sad voices from forgotten years
Its rs the saddest; see, what tender tears
Drop on the yellow keys. a, soft and slow,
I play some melody of long ago.
How strange It seems
The thin. weak notes, that once were rich and
strong
Give only now the shadow of a song
The dying echo of the fuller strain
That ! shall never. never hear again,
Unless in dreams.
What hands have touched it! Fingers small
Since stifr and weary with lifc's toll and fight;
Dear clinging hands, that long have been at
rest.
Folded scrcnely on a quiet breast.
Only to think.
q white. sad notes of all the pleasant days,
The happy songs the hymns of holy praise,
The dreams of love and youth that round you
cling.
Do they not make each signing, trembling
string
mighty link2
An its musicians gone beyond recall.
The beautiful. the loved. where are they all
Each told its secrets, touched its keys and
wires
TO thoughts of many coors and desires,
With whispering fingers.
All are silent now the farewell said,
The last song sung, the last tear sadly shed;
Vet love has given il many dreams TO keep
In this lone room where only shadows creep
And silence fingers.
The old piano answers TO INV call.
And from my fingers let's the lost notes fall.
q. soul that | have loved! with Heavenly birth
Wilt thou not keep the memory of earth,
Its smiles and sighsy
Shall wood and metal and white ivory
Answer the touch of love with melody.
And thou forget Dear one. nOt sO
I move thee vet Though how may not know
Beyond the skies.
Lille z. Barr. in Hdyper's Bdzdr
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TELEGRAPHrC MArrrp

Our latest correspondence, May ie 1855, br,,-
the narrative of HKNRY n. IEeRAM the oers-s, ~
erintendcnt OF the District Messenger % 80 up
Haven. Conn. Mr. Ingram says: "Formsnvn.SNss
lhad been sorrly troubled with weak and ti-s ,
ing the loins, almost invariably Acoor0.. se
with headache. had noticed also tina, !, ...l
periods following these pains my urine Womb \. 10
ly coored, and leave a heavy brIck-coIored 49,
when allowed to stand In the vessel could M, %
and was discouraged 10 an alarming desrec WY Wy
ing helped me. Twas prescribed for by some =, ~.
best physicians In New York City, where VA, 10. .ls
at that time, but derived no benefit or relief Me-
almost ready 10 give up in despair an acquantaD."''
TO me, want you to try Hunts Remedy Ia
and hardly twcntyf -four hours had elapsed before -
tancd relief, and in three weeks time all the as
ailments had disappeared, and improved s,easnv ~.
infused with new life, that could reSprns -.
business again, which is one that subjects me to s
of all kinds, which are likely TO affect the ka,s-
namely: Erecting telegraph and telephone M
Hunts Remedy now occupies the most honor,s ~
in my cabinet OF medicines. I would not be VIII
II. and | chccrfuy and heartily recommend II "a y,
who arc troubled with diseases of the liver kneT ~
urinary organs. 1t never falls to cure" y"
S3CENTRE STREET.
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Tit for Tat.

Mrs. Samuelson sent her colored SER
want over to a neighbor, Mrs. Peter
Shinsky, to request the loan of the
morning paper.
Tell Mrs. Samuelson," was the re-
ply, ''that l never allow the paper to
90 out of the house; she can come over
here and read it if she sees proper.
Mrs. Samuelson was very much dis
pleased at this message, but she did not
show any sign Of resentment. A few
days afterwards Mrs. Peter Shinsky
sent her servant over to Mrs. Samuelson
to ask her for the loan of an AK to chop
some wood.
Tell Mrs. Peter Shinsky that
never allow the AK TO 90 out of the
yard, and that she can bring her
wood over here if she wants to chop
it up"
We forgot to mention that both
ladies move in the highest circles of
the Austin aristocracy.-Teras SJtings.
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TOWN CLERK FoRTY-Two YEARS

The following is from Mr.. oTnSIEL GAevr IL.
we'll known and respected Town Clerk Of No., .'
Conn. Mr. eager is SO years old and has held NM, NJ
stion OF trust for - years. and his word is as goo
his bond. On May 5, 1884, he writes as follows. .r !.
years have suffered with disease OF the kidney, ~,
bladder, and have no hcsAancy in rccommcnd,sa
Hunts Remedy as specific for these complains +
has not only been the means of relieving me OF terp
pain, but has cured number of my acqualntancs.
To-day am performing the duties Of the oflcs =,
Town Clerk. which have held for forty.two wear,
which could not be able to do were not in a 49,
state Of health owing to the use of Hunts Remcdr
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1883-08-16

There is delightful novelty about
the summer resorts in Maine, for those
who visit them find rest and recreation
in the eydeavor to pronounce their
names, some of which are: Mollychunk-
amunk, Interchangeable, Ayboljock-
amejus, Magaguadavic, Cobbossee, Cou-
tee, Togus, Tomhegan, Katepskowegan,
Brassua, Aziscoos, Ripogenus, Mamma
kanta, Millnoket, Monsweag and Mat
tawamkeag.
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Hard Iumps i'm Breast.

DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear
Sir wrote you some time ago that
thought had a cancer. There was large
lump in my breast as large as walnut, and
had been there four months. l commenced
taking your Golden Medical Discovery"
'Favorite Prescription" and "Pellets" in
June, and the lump is gone.
Yours gratefully, Mrs. r. r. CLARK,
Irvington, Mich.
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Sam Newell, an old miller on
Rocky Fork, Ohio, says: Foraker
wouldn't have been nominated for
Governor if it hadn't been for me.
No. I want at the convention; no, L
never go to caucausos nor primaries
but when ben" was four years old he
fell into the mll-race there, and would
have been drowned if hadn't pulled
him out Chicago NclcS.
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Became Sound and Well"

who had been i'll for over two years, and
had tried many other medicines, became
sound and we'll by using your "Favorite
Prescription" My niece was also cured
by its use, after several physicians had
failed to do her any good. Yours truly,
THoMAsJ. METHvIN, Hatcher's Station, Ga.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1883-08-16

The great American composer has
not yet appeared. The New York Com
merciaI Advertiser says it may be that
he bushes unseen amid the symphonies
in green that deck the Hudson River.
or the movements in lard that rise like
harmony in pig from the musical
stock-yards of Chicago. When he does
appear he will most probably die poor.
and it is not improbable crank,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1883-08-16

HAY-FEvER. One and one-half bottles of
Ely's Cream Balm entirely cured me of
Hay-Fever of ten years standing. Have
had no trace of it for two years. ALBERT
A. PERRY, Smithboro, N. Y. 2 rice 80 cents
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DR.. Pierce's "Pellets" (the original little
liver pills'') and no pain or gripping. Cure
sick or bilious headache, sour stomach, and
cleanse the system and bowels. 25c a vial.
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HAY-FEvER. l was severely afflicted
with Hay Fever for % years. 1tried Ely's
Cream Balm, and the effect was marvellous.
1t is perfect cure. WIN. I. CARR, Presby-
terrain Pastor, Elizabeth, NJ. Price 80 cts.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1883-08-16

THE chap who shakes the door-mat on the
sidewalk is the man who fills the public
eye."-GOldeR Days.
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WHAT Is the difference between costum-
ers and customers?-O U know. "Hot
love soon runs cold."-That's owing to the
signs of it.-BOStOH TrdUeller.
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"SAFE blowing" is looming up as
business. 1t has always Leen phase of
human nature to indulge In blowing from
a safe ndpoint.-Putsburgh Telegraph.
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PARALYTIC strokes, heart disease, and
kidney affections, prevented by the use of
Browns Iron Bitters.
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SAVE trouble and expense in washing
and always have nice fitting collars and
cuffs by wearing Chrolithion.
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THE Monarch Lightning Potato Digger
stands without a rival. Every farmer
should have it. Read advertisement else
where in this paper.
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AN enterprising reporter, writing OF q
wreck at sea, stated that no less than four
teen of the unfortunate crew and passen-
gers bit the dust.
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If man can not cut the grass in front of
his house he might as we'll be no mower
~ O. PiC0ylRe.
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THE impecunious man who married an
heiress always spoke OF her as capital
xvifs
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GET Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners for those
new boots or shoes before you run them over.
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ONE of the best stops for a hand-organ
is a pewter dime.-BOStOR Commercial
I2tiJJefju
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Wells Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for It
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, bunions.
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Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice.
dies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin. loo.
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Cuts from barbed wire fence, cured with
Stewards Healing Powder.
No scar or gray hair, so cts box.
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FASHION item announces that ladies
are wearing V-shaped bodices. A "
shaped bodice spoils an X-shaped note
NOrriStOlCn Herald.
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WADLEY, GA.-Dr. B. r. Doyle says: 81
consider Browns Iron Bitters superior as
tonic to any preparation now in use"
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Buchu-paiba." Complete cure, all an
noying Kidney Diseases, irritation. 81.
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ANAMosA, IowA.-Dr.J j. g. Mcclure says:
i" I know Browns Iron Bitters is good
tonic and gives general satisfaction"
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WIsE's Axle Grease never gums.

He said her hair was dyed; and when
she Indignantly said: "'Tis false" he
said he presumed so.
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THERE is said to be a jolly old dog-a
setter-in London, who is nearly eighty
years old. He is type setter.
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AA Sheets fine writing paper in Blotter Tablet, with
KEN calendar, rs cents, by mail. Agents wanted.
~ ~ Economy Printing Co., Newburyport. Mass.
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WAITING in vsin-Blood. Suited to con-
victs-Stripes. A matrimonial city. Hol-
yoke.-BOStOn Courier.
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LIGHTHOUSES, from theatrical point of
view, always indicate breakers ahead
Rochester Post Express.
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smother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless.
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$500 REwARD will be paid for any case OF
chills that CHILLARINE will not cure. Try it.
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Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Renewer''
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia.
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ec 4. e1il per day at home. Samples worth s.
~ 10 ekU free- Address STINSoN Co. Portland. Ne.
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ALL recommend Wise's Axle Grease.
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Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
No specific for skin ailments can cope
with it. HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC.
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G 90 A WEEK in your own town. Terms and
Duo s. outfit free. Addrs HaIlett Co. PORTLAND Me
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EDUCATIONAL.

LEARN TELEGRRPHY&&oasa R. : Asna eo' Bf
chance ever offered Ad j. D. BROWN Mgr, Sedalia No.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25
FARM AND PRESIDE,

Barley should never be fed to chick.
ems unless the hul.s and boards are first
removed.
The roof of barns should be steep.
and if of wood the surface either painted
or the shingles dipped in lime water, to
make them more durable. Straw and
dirt collect under flat-roofed shingles
and cause rapid decsy.-N Y. Times.
Jelly roll: Three well beaten eggs.
one cup of powdered sugar, one cup OF
-four, stir well and add one teaspoonful
OF cream of tartar, one-half teaspoonful
OF soda in three teaspoonfuls of water.
Bake in shallow pan in quick oven.
When done spread with jelly and roll
up quickly.-The Household.
Called and sore shoulders in horses
are often caused by the name working
under the collar while pulling. This
, can be avoided by plating the name
and tying it up in such manner that
it cannot touch the collar. 1t not only
Injuries the shoulder. but the name also.
which is one of the beauties of the horse.
Toledo Blade.
"A lemon-cream pie may be baked
with two crusts. To one glass OF
cup of milk allow one tablespoonful of
cornstarch, the yelks of three eggs, one
cup of sugar, the juice and grated rind
of a lemon, or, after grating the lemon
peal, chop the rest of the lemon quite
tine; the whites of the eggs should be
beaten stiff and added to the rest Just
before putting it in the oven.-N, y Post.
Pretty bags for the children to
carry their books TO school in are made
of the various cords or twines so popu-
lar. A very inexpensive one is made of
seine Irvine, or of carpet warp. Any
open-work stitch will answer To give
firmness TO the top and make it keep its
shape sew in two whalebones; crochet
stout handle On the front side put
two ribbon bows, one at the top and
one at the bottom
Farmers who propose to- improve
their fields by increasing the depth of
the plowinSss should. says the Farm
cr's Home FbHrsss - do so gradually,
wear BY ven If tie subsofl is to be
brought 70 Che top. s The depth may be
increased an inch year without detri-
ment. If the stlbsoiler is TO be run in
the bottom of the furrow without throw
ing out its cut the greatest depth may
be given at'onee- - stG NOD a
Hunting Pudding: Two pounds OF
suet chopped very fine. three-fourths of
pound of -four, one pound of stoned
raisins, two pounds. ofcurrants, half
pound of sugar. six eggs, six spoonfuls
of rich cream, a winegasSful of brandy,
four piaSSfulS of white wine a GOOD
teaspoonful each of cloves. nutmeg and
cinnamon: mix over night and boil six
hours. When turned out of the bag
sift white sugaroyer it. Use rich sauce.
Boston Transcript
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25
A Model Citizen.

Thirteen years ago Annie VIM came
from Ireland to work in Nashua On.
H. factory, and from the proceeds OF
her industry she has since sent 81, 400 to
her husband and children in the old
country. Last August she sent the
funds for their transportation hlther,
and Mr.. sWiHn'came to add himself to
the excellent citizenship OF this coun-
try. His long abstinence from the reg
ular ministration OF corrective methods
upon his wife had sharpened the zest
with which he went at it when he. ar
rived. and the faithful woman Is now
dead. killed by the worthless beast she
had served so long and so affectionately.
If justice of the sort usually admins
tered to this class of citizens is dealt
out to Mr.. VIM. he viii not escape
with less than TIRES dollars fine and
eost--N. 7. sun
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Rats and Chest Stories.

What tremendous noises rats are c.
pable of producing, 1t is much easier
TO understand that they should have
given a reputation of being haunted TO
many house by their unearthly clat-
ter and stimulation OF footsteps. sweep
ing of garments and other sounds than
to divine how so much uproar can be
caused by such tiny agents. believe
il is in great measure due TO their pro-
pensity for Selling and shaking every
moyable point -they get hold of: 1t is
marvellous, too. what heavy bodies they
viii drag about-and all. very often.
without any apparent reason beyond
sheer wanton playfulneSs. Four white
rats, confined in a shallow box. the Lid
Of which was rather loose. occasioned
their owner TO getup twice il the mid
die of the night under the impression
that thieves were breaking into his
house, though he knew the rats were
down below. and there is no doubt that
Z great many well-aUthenticated ghosts
are susceptible of being laid with phos-
phor-paste, or exercised by means of
bit of toasted cheese.-4R the Year
Round.