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indescribable feeling of dread, or Of i'm
pending calamity?
If you have all, or any considerable
number OF these symptoms, you are
suffering from that most common of
American Manifestations Dyspepsia, or
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia.
or Indigestion. The more complicated
your disease has become, the greater the
number and diversity of symptoms. No
matter what stage it has reached, DIR.
PIERCE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
will subdue it, if taken according to d.
rections for a reasonable length Of time
If not cured, complications multiply and
Consumption of the Lungs. Skin Diseases,
Heart Disease, Rheumatism. Kidney Dis
ease, or other grave maladies are quite
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writer that "the Michigan Central is the
only Niagara Falls Route in the country"
1t is the only railroad that runs directly
by the falls and stops Its trains at point
from which all parts of the falls and the
rapids are in full view. From this point,
called Falls View, the scene from the Michi-
gan Central train, whether in its summer
setting of emerald or its winter setting of
crystal, is one Of unexampled grandeur and
sublimity AS it is on the direct route to
New York, Boston and New England, no
east-bound traveller should fail to take ad-
vantage Of it.
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A % Put and C.,lf~

but all the brokers understand it They
use it when person gives a certain per
cent. for the option Of buying or selling
stock on a fixed day, at price stated on
the day the option is given. 1t is often q
serious operation to the dealer, but there is
e more serious "put and call'' than this:
when you are "put' to bed with q severe
cold and your friends "call'' physician.
Avoid all this by keeping in the house Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. The
great cure for pulmonary and blood dis
eases. Its action is marvellous. 1t cures
the worst cough, whether acute, lingering,
or chronic. For Weak Lungs, Splitting Of
Blood, Short Breath, Consumption, Night
sweats, and kindred affections, it surpasses
oil other medicines.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

Catarrh is not simply an inconvenience,
unpleasant to the sufferer and disgusting to
others-it is an advanced outpost Of ap-
preaching disease of worse type. Do not
neglect its warning; it brings deadly evils
in its train. Before it is too late, use DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t reaches the
seat of the ailment, and is the only thing
that will You may dose yourself with
quack medicines till it is too late-'till the
streamlet becomes O resis tless torrent II
is the matured invention of a scientifi ply
siclan. "a word to the wise is sufficient"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
Much Needed ERfnrr1

In the condition of disorderIy or torpid
Stomach Bltters, than the headaches, pains
in the right side, yellowness of the skin, fur
upon the tongue, and constipation, which
accompany this malady, take their depart
ure. Dyspepsia, also, twin brother Of bill
lousness, vacates the ranch. Kidney trou-
bles, malarial affections and nervous COM
plants also succumb to the Bitters.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

THE THRoAT.-"Brolcn' bronchial Troche,n
act directly on the organs of the voice.
They have an extraordinary effect in all dis
orders of the throat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

But for mild, effective, vegetabk purca-
tive, you had better get DR.. Plerce's Pleas
ant PurgatIve fellets. They cure sick head
ache, bilious headache, dizziness, constipa-
ton, indigest and bilious attacks; IS
cents vial, by druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
A TUG is the only thing that has iss town

LIFE is burdensome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and its
attending evils hold sway. Complaints of
this nature can be speedily cured by taking
once thus afflicted now bear cheerful testi-
mOny as to it's merits
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

No Opium. in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. $50.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
ARE YOU SICK ?

Do you feel dull. languid, Iow-spirited,
hfeless, and indescribably miserable, both
physically and mentally: experience
or of "goneness," or emptiness of stomach
In the morning, tongue coated, bitter or
bad taste in mouth, irregular appetite, dir
illness, frequent headaches, blurred eye
sight, Floating spccks" before the eyes,
nervous prostitution or exhaustion, irrita-
bility of temper, hot fiushes, alternating
with chilly sensations, sharp, biting, tran
sient pains here and there, cold feet, drow-
turbed and undressing sleep. constant.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

A COTTON boom makes quite a business
bustle-N. D. Picdy,sSe.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

THERE is very rarely wedding without o
eMissgiving"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

ACTORS, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
CHURCH STATISTICS.
The Number OF Evangelical Christians
the United States.

The Number OF EvangeIicaI ChristIans In
the United States.
The following statistics are from ad-
vanced sheets of the forthcoming His
tory of Christianity in the United
States" by Rev. Daniel Dorchester.
d. D.. who has compiled them. as far
as possible, from the minutes of 1887.
They represent the year 1886, save in a
few instances, where they are from the
official books of 1886. 1885 or 1884.
Occasionally the year books say
congregations" bat in nearly all
cases the figures represent organized
churches.
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liable 10 set in, and, sooner or later, in
duce q fatal termination.
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DrSCOY-
cry acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great bloOd-purifying organ,
cleanses the system of all blOOd-taints and
impurities. from whatever cause arising.
1t Is equally efiicacious in acting upon tho
Kidneys, and other excretOry organs,
cleansing. strengthening, and healing their
diseases. AS an appCtiZing, restorative
tonic, it promotes digestion and nutri-
ton, thereby building UP both flesh and
strength. In malarial districts, this won
derful medicine has gained great celeb
rity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills
and Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred
diseases.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

WIPED out-the defunct scrub woman =
Puck
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I'VE take no note of time-when we ca;
get cash Puck.
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IT is the man who will get in front of bare
who eventually gets behind them--Neu
HQren Meas
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

SPOT cash-that won on AZ ace-high
bluff.-Bnghdmto Republican
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MANY men Of many minds;

A NEcK-AND-NECK race-giraffes- Boston
Bulletin
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Shortness of
Breath. Bronchitis. Chronic Nasal Catarrb,
Severe Coughs. Asthma, and kindred affec-
tons, IL is a sovereign remedy. While il
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Rough manifested potency in
sed by bad blood letter Espeas BOs Carbun
Veru purifying and cl Sore Eyes ScrouO Sores and Swell
Eating Hip-jOnt White Swellngs,
its benign nh Goitre Thick Neck and Enlarged Glands
ID and diseases following testimonial portrays must
and all skin and blood diseases none
fancy and seeing that essentially blood purifier i'm
meiatey recommended old who had
sufferer from She commenced taking and
took bottle seemed better However realized
that would take time for medicine effect change the
better then purchased
bottles and before these had all been used she began
to notice Improvement After taking ebOu dozen bottles She
was entirely cured Her hands were perfectly well and as smooth
improved the rheumatism entirely left her. and the caarh was
be much She
enjoyed excellent health that day to this and has had
Of either salt-rheum rheumatism The Discovery
entirely the serheum
She eighty old and healthy for OF such
extreme
this letter of which you make
fit hoping ahcum might chance 70
read and obtain relief by using Golden Medical Discovery
Golden much above
the multitude OF nosrums and soced patent medicines so
zeaOusy Haunted before the public gold Is above the bas
metals. Respectfully yours,
w WHEELER, ST.
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c@.7 "CoLUMBUs, OHIO Aug 18th. 1887.
Gal QuCllM II WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AssOCIA-
II uHLIeHHLUmR 663 Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
lun \ Gentlemen-For several years have felt it
Il enU duty give the facts in rea-
EUrriuiTlcu complete of a aggra-
nhEUmaiiSm waited of sarheum. by the of
-S Golden Medical Discovery An elderly lady
upwards forty years The disease distressing in her
hands causing the inside the fingers
joints and between the fingers She was Obliged to protect
adhesive ointments
and during the winter months mad to have her hands
badly affected paving the way for other diseases
rheumatism
in had used faithfully,
her physicians without obtaining relief She afterwards
began drinking made from blood
She continued this for several but
rived no Finally about
OF Dr. Perces pamphlets setting
Golden Discovery and other medicines The
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

WHEN hare suddenly becomes frightene
he stands on end Puck
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
ga Word to tho Wise is SUFFICIENT

An action for breach OF promtse-naking
love to q girl
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

THE Original Land League-three miles
The worst of the blowhards-the blizzard
SPOT cash-that won on AZ ace-high
bluff.-Binghamton Republican
IT is the man who will get in front of bars
who eventually gets behind them--Neu
Rdren NelcS
WHEN hare suddenly becomes frightened
he stands on end-Puck
BEHIND time-the back of the clock
A GROWING Observation-Disclosures is bust
ness
The best corn remover-the crow.-BEr-
Eegtoa Free Press
IT is the hayday of youth when the old
man forks over literally. Boston Youth
LAWYERS are always ready to bring new
suits Tailors are not-N. o. Picdyuns
A NORTH OF ENGLAND ferryman has the
following motto: sNo crown, no. crossIT-
Life.
TAXES come high, but we must have
them
LEAP YEAR-Nan poses and woman pro-
poses
The tonsorial artist who colors whiskers
gets so much per dye 'em--Te1GS Sitti,ggx.
As CHUCK" steak is to beef. so is con-
science to mantle toughest part-ITG-
Bis
MANY hotel that has opened with eclat
has been subsequently closed by the sheriff
Hotel Nail
: Dad sign-an illegible signature
A sTRoNGHoLD-5he Bull-dog's-PEek
A SCI ECT affair-a first-class oyster stew.
A ZIG cable pool-the Atlantic.
EEAETux ashamed-s sensitive glutton. i
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THE Original Land League-three miles
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

MANY hotel that has opened with eclat
has been subsequently closed by the sheriff
-HGtei Nail
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FOR TIL BLOOD IS THU LIFE"


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Otsin
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CONSUMPTION.

= y SOLOMON Butts, of North Ca,fon, Miami
EnaSiispIi1N Ohio,
sonosm' iS"' express gratitude for the good your
Golden Medical Discovery has done my
WIFE, taken
tor after another finally all relief
AID having but dollar the world
might something:
thing did tell your Golden Discovery My
wife took it directed and result
4 n,- Wasting Disea.e.-wATsoy F. CLARKE Esq.
Hki$eu l of BOX Edlcurd Island
II Al Can, writes: When commenced
liza P1Hs Golden Medical Discovery was not able to
- s3e.l work and burden
weighed LIZ pounds, and to-day weigh
I to q day.
eat four five if / dared
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16
Tho only Limo That Gets There.

A SHORT favor Is soon curried -Dstro1
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| SALT.RKEUM
and
RHEUMATISM.

GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures Con-
sumption (which Is Scrofula of the Lungsl,
by its wonderful blood-purifyiug, invigora-
ting and nutritiye properties For Weak
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

AS CHUCK" steak is to beef, so is con-
science to mantle toughest part-TiG-
Bis
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-02-16

PROMPTLY cures the seyerest Coughs, Il
Strengthens the system and puriaes the
blood.
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EEAETuY ashamed sensitive glutton.
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A sTRoNGHoLD-sheB ull-dogs-P4ck
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The tonsorial artist who colors whiskers
gets so much per dye 'em-TezGs Sitting$.
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Ms. n. ". RICE, OF EeUfcnc, Vermont,
seyJ: az feel at liberty 70 acknowledge
the benefit i received from two bottles Of
the Golden Medical Discovery, which cured
ia. from which / had suffered for Q long
tine. have also used DR.. Pierce's Extract
Of Smart Weed, or Water Pepper, II my
effect"
W. r. DAVIS. ESQ.,. Of BslErillc, Florida.
writes: II have taken your wonderIui
Golden Medical Discovery and have been
cured of consumption. / am now sound and
well, and have only spent three dollars, and
would not take three thousand dollars aI0
/ was"
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Z Dad sign-an illegible signature
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Sod BY Druggists and Dealers Ereyrhers.
THE CHARLES A. voeElER CO.. Baltimore. Nd.
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A ZIG cable-pooI-the Atlantic
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A SCI zcT affair-a first-class oyster s
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IT is the hayday of youth when the old
man forks over literally. Youth
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LAWYERS are always ready to bring new
suits Tailors are not-N o. Picdyune
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-01

the devil. pointing to them while q
scowl of hate flashed across his brow,
"are the foundation on which your gov
eminent rests and are cemented togeth-
er by the best blood that has ever flow
ed through the veins of American citi-
zens, and if | can again succeed in
breaking down the last four it will take
more than the discipline of the Roman
Legions or the unyielding devotion Of
the Old Guard to save the American
Union from destruction" saying which
his Satanic Majesty seized John G. Cal
houn by the nape of the neck and seat
Of his pantaloons and disappeared in a
blue cloud Of sulphureous vapor.
SAMANTHA DOODLE.
T. S.-If any of the people of Keno
cha ask about Ike, tell them that shes
all right"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1888-11-01
To the County Clerk of Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

y,
Pursuant to the foregoing official notice from the
Secretary of State of Wisconsin, to me directed T
Daniel B. Benedict, County Clerk of the county OF
Kenosha, in the state of Wisconsin, have caused the
same to be published in The KENosHA COURIER a
weekly newspaper published in the county of Keno
sha in said state, as by law directed and in accord
ance Herewith: Notice is hereby given that q
General Election will be held in the several towns
wards villages and election districts of the county OF
Kenosha on the Tuesday succeeding the first Mon
day, being the 9th day of November A. D. 1888. al
which election the following named officers will be
elected, to-wit:
Representative in Congress for the First Con-
gressiona District consisting of the counties of JEFF
ferson, Kenosha Racine, Rock and Walworth, in
place of LuCien b. Caswell, whose term of office will
expire on the fourth day of March, A. D, 1885,
A State Senator in the Eighth Senate District
consisting of the counties of Kenosha and Walworth
for term of four years, commencing on the first
Monday in January, A. D. 1850, in place of W. S.
Maxwell.
A Member of Assembly in place of John Fleming
whose term OF office will expire on the first Monday
in January, A. d, 1880.
A Sheriff in place of T. ]. Meyers, whose term OF
office expires on the first Monday in January A. D.
1889.
A Clerk of the Circuit Court in place of John H
Corcoran, whose term of office expires on the first
Monday in January, A. ID. 1850.
A County Treasurer in place of Frank G.. Head
whose term OF office expires on the first Monday in
January, A. D. 1880.
Register of Deeds in place of James Pennefeathet
whose term of office expires on the first Monday in
January, A. d. 1880.
A County Clerk in place of Daniel B. Benedict.
whose term OF office expires the first Monday in
January, A. d. 1880.
District Attorney in place of Munson Paddock
whose term Of office expires on the first Monday in
January; A. d. 1880.
County Surveyor in place of Jason Lothrop
whose term of office expires on the first Monday in
January, A. d. 1885,
A Coroner in place of Henry H. Tarbell whose
term of office expires the first Monday in January
A. d. 1885,
County Superintendent of Schools in place OF
VIM. Middlecamp, whose term of office expires on
the first Monday in January, A. D. 1885, Vote for
County Superintendent submitted to voters of the
several towns in county only.
The question of Amendment to the Constitution of
The State of Wisconsin, provided by Chapter 357
Laws of State of Wisconsin of 1887 as fully recited
in notice from Secretary of State, hereinbefore set
forth, will be voted on at said election
The ballots cast shall read 'For the Amendment tc
section I. of article TO- of the Constitutions" or
Against the Amendment section T. of article 10
of the Constitutions
Given under my hand and the Seal of the County
Board of Supervisors of Kenosha County. Wis. Al
the office of the County Clerk in the CITY Of Keno
sha this 1st day of September. A. D. 1888.
DANIEL B. BENEDICT,
- County Clerk.
--l
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-20
Pen Portrait of George Eliot.
Mrs. John LiIlie.l

A large woman apparently about As
years OF age, with wonderfully sweet
eyes, a massive brow, soft chestnut hair,
and features irregular and somewhat
masculine, but fairly illuminated by an
expression of intelligence and particu-
larly sympathetic sweetness. She was
richly dressed, with some disregard to
the details of fashion, but with an air
of digniied splendor in the materials,
as we'll as in the cut of her gown and
cloak, in the fashion of her hat,
and even in the exquisite and rare old
lace which fell about her neck and
wrists. thought her the most strik-
ing person l had ever seen. Yet, who
could describe that inspired look
when she spoke, or give the peculiar
charm of her deep, melancholy eyes, in
which some times her rare sweet smile
fingered, deepening the kindly look,
yet never banishing that curious pathetic
expression.
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The wa ers of Sarato "a.

flor. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.1
1t Is interesting to watch the people
about these springs. The newcomer
sips and grimaces, and looks about
shamefacedly; others march up to the
spring. gulp down the desired quantity,
and glad that it is over, look around
happily on the fellows who have not
drank. The lady of fashion settles with
her poodle, or husband, or maid, and
languidly sips, and is benefited, be-
cause her dress is admired and shows
off well. In comes a pretty young
southern girl, with her old black nanny
in tow. The rosy lips touch the spark
ling glass; her bright eyes and firm,
fresh cheeks, sparkle even more prettily.
She drains the glass, and turns with a
laugh to the old nurse, who has glass
of water, and is trying, with many
shiverings and shakes Of the head, and
rolling of the eyes, to please de dear
Mid"
: Cripples come here, and men whose
East life is marked in their faces as
plainly as are chalk sums on the black
board; women come, fashion dissipated,
haggard, ugly and fine. There is
shoddy, and arrogance, and ignorance;
but there is also modesty, intelligence
and beauty, to be found every day, any
day, by the waters of Sara toga.
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Not as Easy as 1t Looked.


It was the first evening I was in a
gOndola, and, after admiring the skill
and ease with which the gondolier ma
nipulated his oar, was struck with the
idea of attempting the feat myself.
Nothing looked easier than to initiate
that sWarthy Italian, to stand up on the
rear end of the gondOld, and dip the
oar in and out of the water
You look tired, " | said to the gon-
dolier; If you like you may rest awhile
and 1 will row for you
Had offered to stand on my head
and walk to Milan the man could not
have looked more astonished.
"You, signore?' he exclaimed; "why,
you couldn even learn to stand up here
under two months.
''Pooh," said |, Il have rowed boats
on the Mississippi-from Memphis as
far as Hopefeld Do you think don
know how to work this numbering thing
on the smoother waters of Venice|
The gondolier smiled a very unsatis-
factory smile.
"Ah, buono-good, signore. take
you where you have nice swim. SignOre,
you take clothes off"
This was cOnsoling advice to a conf
dent oarsman, not very f1attering to my
follow his advice so he slowly padded
me over to the lagoOns between the
cemetery and Muran S. | Invested my
self OF all clothing and prepared for a
first lesson in the Venetian art Of gOn-
doliering. AS have said, it looks to
q, the easiest thing in the world. The
Sondolier stands in the extreme end of
the long, slim boat, and the oar rests in
an Oar-lock that stands up from the
deck foot or eighteen inches. There
is nothing to hold the oar in the lock,
but this 1 did not notice until | tried it
myself 1t stayed there so quietly and
pleasantly as long as the Italian was at
the stern that the idea never entered
my head but that it belonged there and
stayed Of it's own accord. WOful mis-
take!
1 had scarcely taken position on the
the stern of the boat and made my first
stroke when the oar flew out of that
lock in miraculous manner, that I am
to this minute unable to understand,
and flew out of the boat. into the
water. Then it was that [ thanked that
gondolier for his timely warning and
advice The knapsack traveller does not
carry with him very extensive ward
robe, and had | fallen into the water
with my clothing on l would have been
in very bad plight indeed. AS it was
swan around awhile, had good bath,
then climbed into the godola and tried
it over again, and with the same result.
A third and fourth attempt proved no
more successful, and finally | came to
the conclusion that gondoliering was
not as easy as it looked, and so dressed
myself and turned the oar over tokthe
proper hands.
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Buttons on the Back of the G lat.
Notes and Q leries.l

An American missionary was
labOring to convert a Chinaman, but
found himself nonplussed when the
listener retorted. You think you
know everything. Tell me, then, why
you wear those two superhuous but
tons on the back of your coat2" Though
those buttons have now outlived their
usefulness, they must have been sewed
on at first with purpose The two
buttons are generally supposed to be a
relic OF the days when every gentleman
wore sword. The buttons were used
to support the sword belt.