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Uourted Her Like 5000.

There was q man named Watkins
in a Confederate regiment during the
war, who was well on toward middle
life, but when his wife came to camp
one day she seemed to make him
young by comparison. There seemed
to be century's difference between
them and the man who was ugly as
a Georgia cracker usually is. was
handsome beside his wife. "HOw did
you ever come to marry such All old
witch as that e. asked one of his su.
periOr officers, taking him aside.
"Well, you see," said the man, rather
sheepishly. "her mother kept little
grocery store down Oh the corner of
the street where 1 lived, and i used
to go in there to get what l wanted
to eat. One day found the old wo-
man agly daughter all alone in the
store. Just as l came in heard the
clink of silver through the loose raft
ers overhead, and the old woman
counting, One, two, three and SO on.
l sat down and made love to the girl.
and the old woman upstairs kept on
counting. By.and.by she was way up
in the hundreds-400, $50, 500. l
courted that girl harder and harder
as tile old woman got higher. Final.
ly she stopped at nine hundred.
Great Scott = l said to myself. Nine
hundred dollars! Beloved Sukey, will
you be mine 2 She said she would.
and we were married the sane day.
"We,l, is that all ?" 'No; there were
only thirty of those silver dollars; the
old woman counted them over thirty
times.' Perhaps ii would be well to
investigate little every time
! Philadelphia Record.
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The Domestic Monthly for May, 1888

Agreeable To the promise made by
the publishers OF the Domestic Nonthiy
last December, this charming magazine
has been permanently enlarged in size,
beginning with the May number, ready
April 18th. Pages have been added
and smaller size OF type used, which
almost doubles the amount of matter
which is offered to its many readers.
The price of the Domestic Monthly re-
mains the same, One Dollar year with
premium; and us before its enlargement
it was the cheapest periodical in the
country, now it surely offers more for
the money than any magazine ever even
imagined.
The Fashion Department Of the Domes-
tic Monthly has long since given the
magazine the name of the best ladies
magazine" and in this number there
are valuable articles upon all the novel
ties in costume. Especially notable are
Millinery" "Domestic Art" "SummeI
Dresses, and Wraps"
The success Ofthc domestic during the
past year is unparalleled in magazine
enterprise, and it Is acknowledged on
all sides to have the largest circulation
and to be the cheapest good magazine
published.
The DomeStic Noafhly is published al
S53 Broadway, corner Fourteenth street
New York, at 81 year, with 81 worth
of domestic Patterns as premium ia
J each subscriber. For 81 %, Il dictionary
OF 700 pages, the patterns, and the
Monthiy for one year are sent.
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oc''' WATCHES ARE MADE

In SOLID GOLD WATCH, aside frcm
the necessary thickness for engraving and
polishing, large proportion Of metal is
needed only to stifen and hold the engrav-
ed portions in place, and supply strength.
The surplus gold is actually needless. 10
James Boss Patent Gold Watch C,srs this
WASTE is saved, and soLIDITY and
STRENGTH increased by simple process,
at one-half the cost. A plate OF SOLID
GOLD is soldered on each side of plate
OF lard nickel composition metal, and the
tn. e are then passed between polished
steel rollers. From this the eases, backs,
eenters, bezels, etc, are cut and shaped b.
t'es and formers. The gold is thick
,Ough to admit Of all kinds Of chasing
engraving and engine turning. These
cases have been worn perfectly smooth By
Use without renewing the gold. This Is
he only case "ia,le uad2r tbs process. Each
coSc Is accompanied uM rdiiL guarantee
s,Gncd ty lie manufacturers r0ranting IL 10
v'nr - yecrs. 10000 Of these Case,
Nv carried in the United States ami
t. NADIA. Largest and Oldest Factory
t;.sllished 1854. Ask your Jcweler
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Fox's Illustrated Weeks Doings

Is the newest novelty in metropolitan
journalism. 1t is the only illustrated
Sunday Paper in the country and as far
as we know the first. If it is there
never was more creditable pioneer in
journalism published. The illustra'
tons are graphic in character appropri-
ate in selection and superb in execution,
and the literary contents ola high or
der of merit. The Referee discOurses
on sporting matters with authority.
"The dramatic world is reviewed with
snap and vigor by an "Insider,' who
evidently has right to the name. And
the Prowler recites the current sensa-
tons and scandals like a true man
about town. The Illustrated Weeks
Doings has career before it if Mr..
Fox's efficient management does not
relay
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MANKATo FREE Press.
MONTHLY MAGAZINES.
The Population Of the Air

Ancient Pantheism animated all ma
ture. Gnomes in caverns, nalads IN
springs, sylphs in the air, represented
life, prevailing everything. Twenty
centuries having passed, science has
rcsusciated these elementary genil un
der the form of organic germs; and We
are forced today to recognize that the
reality surpasscs all the bold concep.
tions of the fable. From pole to pole
the atmosphere transports myriads OF
microscopic animals and plants. They
are counted by hundreds in each cubic
metre OF air that we breathe in Paris
Developing themselves in the organic
infusions into which they fall, they
soon determine their complete decom
position; ard they play their parts in
vlrulent diseases and IN lamentations
No doubt is permissible on this point
after the admirable labors of nj. Pas
tcur; and every day new workman
brings his stone us IA contribution To the
grand ediiice OF which this illustriou.
Psychologist has drafted the plan an,
himself laid the imprcgnab!c iounda
tions.-M. Louis Olivier, IN Pop"!dI
Science Mnthty for Nay.
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ARTIFICIAL PRECIOUS STONES.
Tricks of the Trade that Sometimes Puzzle
the Experts.

sis the manufacture Of imitation
stones carried Oh to any extent in this
country -
well, there are limitations and inn
itations, you know. Nearly all the
paste comes from France, as it can he
produced much cheaper there than
here. Five siXths of the paste sold
under various names would not de-
ceive child. 1t is bought and sold
by the quart, one might almost say,
for mere song, and looks like just
what it is-glass, and often bad glass
ut that. Now look ut THIS" and as
he spoke the dealer held out at arm 8
length with Il pair of dividers what
appeared to he fine twO-carat bril-.
liant, just u shade off color. A close
inspection showed that the lower half
OF the stone was cased in n tiny metal
cup. Nov, no one bnt an expert
can say whether that is a genuine
brilliant or not. AS matter of fact,
it is foiled paste, and worth in trade
less than il dollar. The foil is placed
between the part of the stone and the
cap or the covering, but when the
work is well executed it takes an ex.
pert to detect its presence. There is
even a more artful and effective way
of Stimulating the diamond, but ! am
pleased to say for the credit of the
trade that the counterfeit is rearely
made up in this country.
"The dOublet, as it is called, is
made by fixing slice Of thin dia.
mond, u worthless cutting from a
large stone, on the table of brilliant
with invisible cement. A piece of
glass is then fixed to the bottom of
the false stone, which is cut flat, not
to point. This gives real diamond
surface to the top of the stone SO that
the file test will not touch it. These
false stones are almost exclusively
used for the purpose of defrauding
people, and you will rarely come
across one even in trade. Emerald,
ruby. and sapphire doubtless are used
freely, and it Is almost impossible for
the Impractical eye to detect them.
Do not misunderstood me, they are
not sold as genuine but as limitations,
and very beautiful they are. A gar.
net is used as top layer, and blue or
green glass is affixed to the bottom Of
the stone. according to the natural
color of the simulated stone. Here
is magnificent specimen of scarce
gen." said the lapidist, taking an
oval cut green stone with rich russell
tinge in it from drawer in his private
cabinet. The stone weighed perhaps
six carats, and possessed much bril-
liancy. "It is called an Alexandrite,"
said he. "and is found in Siberia.
This gem is remarkable and valuable
because. while by daylight it is green,
rs you see it now, by gaslight it is a
full rich purple in color. Here is .
remarkable gen." and the lapidist
took up beautiful cut stone that was
yellow OH the face and pure white
underneath. "That is specimen Of
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Our First Great Writer.
by HENRY CABOT LODGE.

To this period, between the years
1889 and 1873, Washington Irving, our
first eminent name in literature, belongs.
This is not the place to enter into an
analysis of Irving's genius, but it may
be fairly said that while in feeling he
was thorough American, in literature
he was cosmopolitan. His easy style,
the tInge of romance, and the mingling
of the story-tellcr and the antiquarian
remind Us of his great contemporary,
Walter Scott. In his quiet humor and
gentle satire, we taste the flavor of Ad
Olson. In the charming legends will
which he has cOnsccratcd the beauties
of the Hudson River valley, and thrown
over that beautiful region the warm
light of his imagination, We find tho
genuine love of country and OF home
In like manner we perceive his histor
zeal taste and his patriotism in the las
work VI ms lie, the biography OF III
great namcsake. But he wrought n
well with the romance of Spain an,
England. He was too great to be colo
NAL; he did not find enough food for hi!
imagination in the America of that da,
to be thoroughly American. lie stand
apart, great gift from America II
English literature, but not Il type o
American literature itself. lie had.im
itators and friends, whom 1t has becl
the fashion to call Il school, but h
founded no school. and died rs he ha'
lived. alone. He broke through tin
narrow trammels of colonialism himself
but the colonial spirit hung just Il
heavily upon the feeble literature abou
him. Nay Alaatic.
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The Bad and Worthless

are never initiated or coanterfeited. This is cs
pecially true Of family medicine, and II is
positive proof that the remedy initiated is of
the highest value. As soon rs II had been
tested and proved by the whole World that
Hop Bittcrs was the purcst, best and most
valuable family medicine on earth, many
limitations sprang up and began to steal the
notices in which the press and the people of
the country had expressed the merits OF II. Is.
and In every way trying to induce suffering
invalids To use their stun instead. expecting
To make money on the credit and good name
of II. Is. Many others started nOstrums put
up in similar style to II. b., with variously
devised names in which the word "HOp" or
"HOps" were used in way to induce people
to believe they were the same as Hop Bittcrs.
All such pretended remedies or cures, no
matter what their syle or name Is, and espcc-
tally those with the word Hop Or"Hops" In
their name or i'm any way connected with
them or their name are limitations or count
erfeits. Beware Of them. Touch none of
them. Use nothing but genuine Hop Bitters,
with bunch or cluster of green Hops OH the
white label. Trust nothing else. Druggists
and dealers are warned against dealing In
limitations or countcrfeitS.
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The Wheeiman for May.


Opens with "a Summer Ramblr
among the Black Hills with appropri
ate illustrations of scenery AID incidents
among the mountains. The writer
graphically describes the wild COASTS
and the steep grades, the magnificent
scenery along the road, and Il race with
u train. Ii is such articles as these that
prove the way to have literature Of IFS
own. 'The Citizens Trip to Boston is
also well illustrated and full of interest
as showing pieces of life among bicycle
clubs 1t relates in light, pleasant
style the excursion of the Citizens Bicy-
Gle Club to Boston where they were en-
tertained by brother wheelmcn with
whom they had many delightful runs
through the country around the club. "
The bicycle serial, "A Shadow Love, is
continued and is IN entertaining piece
OF fiction, having really fine plot thus
far, and containing some very good
characters. Rings" is charming ex-
ample OF poetical prose, IA fancy sketch
of the pictures that II daydreaming
whccman sees in the rings of smoke
that rise from his cigarette. Ii contains
two choice bits of verse woven INTO the
revcrie. "Thc Political Power of the
l.. A. W." puts very conciscly and
clearly the real power and strength OF
his national association of bicyclers. "a
Flying Dutchman" is concluded Il little
too soon we think, for we had hoped
for more of this bright lively story
winter Wheeling" giving Karl Kron's
experiences while riding four hundred
miles during the past winter, "Th'
Choice OF Il Tricycle. practical hints on
/ the construction of three wheclers, ano
"Thc bicycle Co efficient of Safety ;
scientific discussion and demonstration
of various points connected with curve
riding and tensile strength, are of espe
ciai interest to wheclmen. We can bu
mention 'Songs of st. Louis Wheel
men," Capt. Ilardrider's Fiye-mil'
Run" humorous sketch in yer,
agreeable style, and II summer Day OF
1 Pine Lake. The "Trio of Sonncts" ar
i
good, and the "Wclcomc to May" I
delicate in fancy and mclodious in verse
In the Contributors Department is
description of an electric tricycle. eX
hibitcd recently in England, beside
other short notes on various subjects
The editorial on the utility OF tn
Bicycle for Public Service is worth
of careful reading. The number is pal
ticularly full of wheel news, and con
tains many interesting items of bicy
ling in France. Germany, England, Me-
Zealand and other foreign countries
The book reviews of recent ISSUES iroi
the press are ably written.
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the two.colored sapphire, ard is very

the two.colored sapphire, ard is very
rare"
A yellow beryl, found ut AvOndale,
Pa, a large piece of chalcedOny. hold.
ing imprisoned about gill OF water !;
piece of quartz. with hornblende in
it another piece showing plainly a
spray Of rutile and many other curiOs.
tiles Mr.. Beach showed his visitor,
and, but that he was continually being
called away to weigh this stone. value
that. or give an opinion as to the
identity of another, he was courteous
and Obliging enough 10 have shown
every stone in his cabinet.-Phiiadet-
phia Press.
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F A r NJ LAM S |!
We said i'm a

We said in former advertisement =" To person of some
MEANS land cheaper today and the long Blue Earth
county $40 than 50 hundred miles
from timber BY the time the settler these vast prares has
made his roads and bridges got churches and schools and bought
rewood and timber until he grow his Own his land will cost
him than $50 per acre. We repeat again emphasized by
the results the October blizzard
for hundred of miles to the wceat losses OF stock reported
lost largely because there is timber with which utilize the
hay and for shelter
We have large amount of farming lands for sale in Blue
EARTH and adjoining counties and either with i'm
proved nnmrOve Lands have been rising since harvest
and will likely keep going up AT present prices they will pay bet
ter investment than interest Parties who
thinking of buying will better bargains than along towards
spring.
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The following letters tell
their own story.

"VALDOsrA, GEORGIA, July 20, l6s2
81 sold one of your Patent Dust Proof
Cases about ten months ago, and the other
day il came back to me with the request to
nuke it wind easier. On examination found
that the stern was rusty, and inquired into
the cause of 1t. The gentleman stated to me
that he was starting some saw-logs that had
lodged in the bend Of the river, when his
chain caught In bush and threw his watch
into about twelve feet of water, and he was
about two hours finding It, When he got 1t
out it was running and he thought all right
In about three months he found that the
stem was hard to turn and sent il to me.
can say that the watch is all that the COM
pany claims for il and recommend it to all
railroad ana mill men,
s. w. BENTLY."
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THE NEW PATENT
DuSt-Proof
Stem Winding Open Face Case,
Manufactured by the
American w atch Go.
WALTHAM, MASS.

This ease is formed i'm one solid piece with
ont Joint or scam opening in front only. thus
avoiding the usual Cup, and securing greater
strength and durability.
These Watches are all open face. The bezel,
into which an extra strong crystal is fitted
with an especially prepared waterproof ce-
ment, is attached to the case by screwing il
thereon, and thus forms an alright junction
with the body of the case, which is proof
against dust and moisture.
To railroad men, travellers, miners, lumber
men and others who are almost constantly
exposed and who have to make frequent re-
ference to the watch, these qualities are OF
the utmost Importance.
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Weak Kidneys Cured.
CONTOoCOOCK, N. II,

CONTOOCOOCK, N. II.
March 3, 1850.
j have been greatly troubled with Rheuma-
tism and Weak Kidneys. ! was advised to
try AlcOck's Porous Plasters. (had used two
other kinds of sO-called Porous Plasters,
which did me no good, but one of yours has
worked like II CHARM, giving mo complete re-
lief, and have not been troubled with kheu-
matsm and Kidney Complaint since using
EDWAKD ID. HCRNHAM.
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Striking Head Lines

Are used IL call attention To the fact that this
j. an advertisement of the CHICiGO.
UILyiIkEEG a. ST. PITL RAIL
WAY.
Its EIGHT Trunk Lines traverse the best
portions of Northern Illinois. WIS
COUSIN. uEySESOTI. DAKOTA
ana IOEl.
Located directly on its lines are the cities
of CHfClGO, MILUITKEE. ia
Crosse. IginOHG. NJ. PAUL. MN
VEiPOLsS, Madison. Prairie al"
Chieu. .U0sOn Cify. SiOHr CifJ.
YGHEf0n. Albert Lea. .iBEEDEEN,
DIBfOyE. ROCk ISLAND. &C.
DlR Rapids, aud tOfNCiL.
BEIEFS. rs well a. innumcrahlc other
principal business centres and favortc re-
sorts: ari passengers going West, North
south or East are able io use the CNItl-
40, EILyiFEEE a. 1T. PATE
RiIEIElY To the best advantage.
1 Ticket Offices everywhere are supplied with
/ Maps and Time Tables which detail the merits
; of the line. ana agents stand ready Ia furnish
information, AMI sell tickets AT chcnpcs
rates over the chicago. HiirGHkee a
81 P0El R0ii'r0U.
:. y MERRILL. !. V. ii. CARPENTER,
Gcnl Manager Gen Pass. and Tkt. Az
T.CLARK, GEO. II HEAFFORD,
Gent. Supt. Asst Gen. Pass. ACT
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Its virtues are unqucstionahic ana Its
curative character absolute, as the writer
can pcIsnnally testify, both from cNperienc.
and observation. Write NJ once to llANIoCk
X JFNNEY, Dcy Street, New York, enclos
ing 81 ~ and N,u viii receive 10y return 4
remedy that will cnahlc you 10 hear like any
bu,iy else and whose curative effects VIII bt
pcrinaucnt. You will never regret doing SO
-E,itur If Mercantile RerisW.
- Toa avoid loss in the Mails, please scnt
money 10y Registered Letters.
Only imported by HAYLoCK JENNEh
Sole Agents for America. Dcy ST., \
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EARS FOR THE MILLION !
Foo ChCO'S BalSam OtShark'S oil

Positively Restores the Hearing. and is
the only Absolute Cure for Deafness known.
This Oil is distracted from peculiar species
of small White Shark. caught in the yellow
Every chinese fisherman knows IL. Its vir-
tues as a restorative of hcarng.was discover
ed 10y a Buddhist Priest about the year lio.
Its cures were So numerous ana many so
seemingly miraculous. that the remedy was
officially proclaimed over the entire Empire.
Its use became So universal that for over 800
years no Deafness has existed among the
Chinese people. Sent, charges prepaid, to
any address at 81 per bottle.
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PHILA., 1903 North Third Str.

PHILA., 1903 North Third Str,
February !. 1873
have been using Allcock's Porous Plas-
tiers for number of years and always with
marked benefit l have been much troubled
with Muscular Rhcumatism; have been
treated by five Of our best physicians without
receiving any relief whatever ! then used
Allcock's Plaster ON the parts affected AMI 1
can assure you the pain has almost entirely
left me. can recommend them to every one
as the best plaster made. have tried other
kinds but found them worthless
Is. +. GALLAGHER
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be M return of reason before his death.
Yet, in the last two scenes, Shakspere
represents him to be as lucid and sane
as though his brain had never been
cloudpd
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"CLINToN. Iowa, April 80, 1881

"CLINToN, Iowa, April 90, 1881.
81 wish you would send me IA spring for the
VIM. Ellcry Watch = = by the way this Ell
lcry is Il watch sold in your Screw Bezel
Case to farmer last fall. The first of Janu-
airy he lost the watch I'm the woods, and found
il this week i'm about one foot OF water. IT
had lain three months and over in snow and
water with but slight injury to the watch
only hair-spring.
g. S. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests, and dc.
monstrate beyond a doubt, that for any re-
sonable length of time during which watch
might be under water it would receive no in
jury whatever
We make these cases i'm both gold and Sill
yer, ana as a Perfectly Dust-PrOOf stem
winding Watch Case, Challenge the
World to Produce its Equal.
For Sale by all First Class Jewelers.