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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

Senator Cameron's movements on the finan-
eial bill were siivered DER with the pale cast Of
thought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

The pending bill 30 raise the pay Of the letter
carriers proposes only justice for . hard-work-
ing and deserving body Of government en-
ployes-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

The silver pool investigating committee has
not yet found McCiinty. but has hopes
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YAyxsE Nor1oS SPECIALS.

ANkEE IN OTION OPECIALS.
5O0yard spoois Of French Spool Thread
Regular price. PIC. Our special price. 10c.
spool.
Model Skirt Belts. in Black. White and Drab.
sjc. each.
Shell Hair Pins. Regular price. 36c. dozen.
Our special price. 12c. dozen.
50 Steel Hair Pins in box. Regular price. 1Oc.
Our special price. &c. box.
Herringbope and Feather Stitched Braid.
10. Ii. IL, 10, n. %. y. 81 and JIG. piece.
Dressmakers' Tracing Wheels. 1Oc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

1t seems as nothing short Of an amendment
10 the Constitution viii ssve ths oyster 10 pos
terity and TO ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

W. A. PIERCE CO.,
Successors to z. G. Davis.
7l9 Market space.
Corner 9Th Street.
WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS
And what every woman wants il Corsets, and
what they always try to get Is a good Hitting
Corset. for il ii Is not shapely and well made no
DRESS no matter how carefully 1t is cut, will ht
or look well over it. therefore every one shoull
try and get reliable Corsets, those that they
know will at well and feel comfortable and the
only one that does that is goods that have been
tested and tried. Toget these goods You have
to 10 to reliable merchants. Our Corset d.
partnent is one Of the largest in the city ard
you will find in it all OF the most popular ana
well-known makes. All are carefully selected
and great care is taken to have only the bs st 1T
ting and best wearing Corset that is made. II
you buy Corset from and it is not perfectly
satisfactory IL will give us pleasure to EXCHANGE
II or refund the amount paid for it, Just as you
have every one that makes a purchase at our
store well pleased and satisfied with it. We
quote below q few of the popular makes Of Cor
sets that we show:
The W. A. p. Corset. well made, good
fitting. made Of French coutil, boned with real
bones lace trimmed, finished with red or white
stitching Co.ors, White and Drab. This Cor
set We will compare with any Il Corset in Wash
ington. Our regular price is 7ic. Special
stock taking price. 69c.
French Woven Corsets well boned, long
waist. handsomely embroidered bust. Worth
81. Special, TJc.
French Saline Corsets kabo boned, well
made. lace trimmed, in white only. Worth
62hc. Our special price. Soc
Thomson Glove Fitting Corsets-
r. H., extra long. 81 pair.
g.. 81. 40 pair.
E.. IN Black or White. 81. rs pair.
r. g. Corsets made of linen. well boned,
81 pair.
DR.. Balls Health Corsets, in White, Ecru,
Drsb. 81. % pair.
DR.. Balls Health Corsets. in White. style B,
81 pair.
DR.. Warmers Celebrated Health Corsets.
Of. IS pair.
p D. Corsets, in Black. White and Gray,
C.PA. LA sIRENE coRsETs, the best
known and most popular Corset made In the
world.
C. y. Corsets. made Of French coutil. 81. 20
pair.
c. p. Corsets, made of fine French Saline,
silk stitched, e. 80 pair.
G. P. Corsets. made Of nne French Saline,
$3.50.
c. p. Corsets, made Of extra fine French
Saline. Handsomely embroidered In Silk,' in
Black or White, q 80 pair.
MISSES GOOD SENSE" Corsets, made of
French Saline. with garter and skirt attach
ments, 1oc. pair.
Misses and Cbildren's Double Waist. in
all sizes, &c. each.
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CIoAKs AND FuRs ARE DowS To
An, minimum m now-this is the way you will find
VI Mlnk trimmed Chevron Jacket, &12.
$;S Mooi seal Trimmed Cheyiot Jacket, 3l4.
$40 SILK Seal Plush Jackets, 81.
VIA SILK Seal Plush Jackets, Ell 80.
IA Bronze Plush Satin Lined Jackets.
Now $14..O
"a SILK Seal Plush Jackets. trimmed handsomely
with astrakhan fur.
Now Sl4JO
$Io Matelese Wraps in large sizes for stout ladies,
49, Now "a. 81.
go Handsomely E,nbroidered Corkscrew Wraps.
Now abb
On our center counter you will find arranged in the
following order Misses Cheviot Reeter Jake worth
from 81 to %.
At$l5O.
At S1.J0.
Lot Ladies' Cloaks that sold from a. 20 to sd
Now $j. n.
ru.o Now ~ Il
Now 1917.
Now 1917.
Lot 3Ladies' Cloaks that sold from S14 up to S2l,
Now 80. 80.
Now 1910
Two specials in Chilrens Cloaks-they will be cheap
10 put aside Ter next seasons use II can't make
Of them now.
At $3.50
At x:ts
We are selling all Childrens Garments that sold from
At $3.50
At $50
We selling all Chldrens Garments that sold from
$40 to &l4.
THE MONUMENTAL,
1t O37 AND $50 ST. NV.
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WARRANTED Fast BLACK HOSE.
See the quality Offered and youTl know why we
write in big letters: BARGAIN. p cents pair for
Black Ribbed Cotton Hose in the following sizes:
ladies'. Sto l0-Misses'. @ to 81.
Boys. TO l0-Children's toe
eELades Fast Black Hose for 35c.. with the i'm
proved high spliced heels.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
Continued below.)
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A WoRp ABorr Guovrs.

Prize IL not the only consideration Perhsre the
reader has unusually one short fns~rs hand very
thin or unusually plump. The enormous number q.
different styles and tizes necessary keep stock I'm
order to at all shapes of hands. Is the Why
many are seldom PROPERLY FITTED. In fact
there are many ladies and gentlemen Who never
perfec-nttins gloves The is they Guy Of the
merchants who do not keep n full variety OF sizes
ME CLAIM AND CAN PROVE We HAVE A GLOVE
STOCK As LARGE A. ANY OTHER THREE
STORES COMBINED IN THIS CITY: AvARIETY
As COMPLETE AS SHOWN IN ANY HOUSE IN
THE COUNTRY.
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PRESENT AND PROSPECTIVE.

WE INTEND TO MAKE THE SPRING
SEASON OF 1891 A MEMORABLE ONE
IN THE HISTORY OF THE CLOTHING
TRADE IN THIS CITY. OUR DESIGN
Frs ARE HARD AT WORK PRODUCING
NEW AND ARTISTIC GARMENTS THAT
WILL BE AN IMPROVEMENT OVER
All PREVIOUS STYLES.
IN THE MEANTIME. IF THERE IS
ANYTHING IN QUE LINE NEEDED FOR
THE YOUNG MEN. BOYS OR CHILDREN
THE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCK
CAN SUPPLY II. As THE MOST FAS-
TEDIOUS CAN STILL GET SATIsFAC-
TORY CHOICE. No MATTER WHETHER
IT Is A SUIT FOR DRESS WEAR. A
BUSINESS SUIT OR AN OvERCOAT FOR
MEN, OR A DRESS OR PLAY SUIT. AN
OvERCOAT Or REFER FOR THE
BOYS. OR FURNISHINGS ron EVERY
BODY. THEY ARE ALI. HERE AND AT
THE PROPER PRICES.
3. ROBINSON CO.,
AMERICAN oUTFlTrERs.
ja23-eo 0Oo Psnnsyivania ave. NV.
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In OuR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
Cur entire stock Of French Felt Hats that been
selling AZ xl...s,
Now &3c.
- Now 4:sc.
Our Wool Felt Hats, that have been selling at G9c,
Now ne
Now lSc.
Fancy Birds, that haye Leen selling up to JOc..
Now l.c.
Now l9c.
Fancy Birds. that haye been selling up to 81.
Now :ac.
Now So.
a.. AZ Birds and Fancy Feathers that sold from 81 to
Now 1ar.
Now 1Ic.
THE MONUMENTAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

MESs DAY.
STRASBURGER'S.
4O4 AND 406 7TH ST.
Tomorrow, Saturday, January "A. will place
sale 100 dozen Mems Scarfs. Fournhand. Tecks. in
light, medium and dark shades. satin lined. bought to
retail for 81, at pc. each.
l5c. Four-ply Linen Collars. all styles, for &c
PIC. Four-ply Linen Cuffs, lie q pair.
l lot Mems Fast Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs,
&c.
''OUR OWN"
UNLAUNDERED DRESS SHIRT.
BEATS THE WORLD,
FOR
Soc.
This Shirt Is made of the best anchor cotton Will
double front and back fourply linen CUT and collar
bands. POO linen bosom. patent stays and elegantly
finished.
3 suits Of Medcated Red Flannel Underwear. double
breasted. Shirts sold at s suit now So % q suit.
lot of White and Gray Heavy Merino Underwear.
shirts and drawers. Worth Csc each now 4ec each.
lot of a9c., Sic and PC. Half Hose 20 at 2lc. Q
pair. including fancy stripes solid colors and Fast
Black.
We known show the Lest bargains in Laundered
Dress shirts at ii. 81. % and d. 40; fancy bosom.
sTRAsBURGER's
1t 404 AND 406 TIN STREET NORTHWEST.
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LADIES "PAnArs RoraE~GnovEs.

LADIES, PAIa1s RoYaL~GnoyEs
Made only of best SELECTED hid and so GUARAN-
Ted. Don't Judge by the prices have pair tried
at risk then criticse the IT. quality aud finish
The new tints for '91 here. six shades each of
Grsys Isns, Browns, Modes and a Fas; Black. also
Moss Myrtle Resed5. Dahlia. the new Red A.. The
new Pearl and other delicate shades for evening
For street 4-button Untressed Kid Gloves for
only 81. ~ pair. and Mousquetaires 81 -, 81 ii
and 81. 81 For riding driving the new English
Dogskin Mousquetaires for only sl b; Gauntlet
Gloves in all styles For evening wear: superb I'm
dressed Kid Glove for only e.. - pair.
THE PALA1s ROYAL.
Continued beiow.)
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Corros UxprnwK.n
Has always been sold By us fully 10 per cent than
you usually paid Tor hne-cass goods.
1hree special Lots from until sold.
In Lot Fine Muslin Drawers, that We have been
ii &c.
At :sE.
In Lot Muslin Skirts, in six Styles that have
been selling ut Ell A.,
At DC.
At SIC.
IN Lot 3-Ffne Muslin and Camt6ic Chemise. In i've
Styles, thsf have been selling at n. " and Toe,
At AZ.
At An.
ION surely should not miss this chance in japanese
SILK nderwezr II IL one you won: get soon again.
rs Japanese silk Cbefrise, ~. ~
St Japanese silk Drnwers, S.s:S
$40 yapaness SILK Gowns. 81. 81.
SIG Japanese Six Gowns, s9T.
THE MONUMENTAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

TIE Moxuxrsral.
gs7 AND go r ST n. W.
COTTON UNDERWEAR.
KID GLOVES.
HATS AND CLoAKs
prices
esc. +button Glaze Glove. :sAr.
asr. 4-buftcu Glace Glove, :sf.
. No. 4-button Suede Glove. Gsc.
clio 1-llook Suede Glove, Sb.
SIX: Gents Dogskin Glove, 10.
u. 20 Gents Dorskin Glove, srr.
- English WALKING Glove, an.
GENUINE POSTER HOOK GLOVE
5-hook 9l quality this sale IN.
Chook I =, quality for this sale NC.
t-Look 81. Il uiiality for this sale 81. IL.
1-hook -. Is quality for this sale 81. g.
THE MONUMENTAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

CUTLERY.
Roberts Razor Steel Scissors. Regular price.
el.50. Marked down TO 5:sc. pair.
An Extra Fine Steel Scissor. emery ground,
full nickel plate, made especially for us. Sizes
4kto finch. We will guarantees them to sell reg
uIsriy for from 45c. to q. 10 pair. Our regular
prise ID nc. pair but We have marked them
down to 25c n pair.
VA PIERCE CO..
succssors to E. q. Davia
~ no M~kst Space. cor. sshs It,
DUO RI s. HSesgEEezIIo
Extre Dry and win Brut.
Superb VINE e .nf ai HsSs fXrniilqisiss
~ SOLE Agent.
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BARGAINS That ARE BARGAINS.

Judge by looks and you'll say they imported.
The deep collar and cuffs Of sstrakhsn the satin fac
ings the high sleeves the STYLE at and finish typ
ically English. The cretstore merchants would call
these Jackets extra value at SIS How long will they
remain here when offered At go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-23

MERITS DRUG STORE,
Sc. cor. 18th and + SITS. n. W.
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These are the Jackets that at % have well adver-
tised the Palais Royals Wrap Department. Made Of
imported cheviot. Navy and Black deep roll collar OF
astrakhan. correct high sleeves. braid loops.
bound. You may have expensive Imported
Jackets looking much like these.
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THAwrD" FRox S16 To So.
LOT l37-Two Tan-eolor~d Keryey Boz
Coats Lareas and Of iniaid collars Of Seal
Plash. Large mothsr-of-peAh buttons and
side pockets
ONE EAcH-f2 AND 10 YEARS. SIZES
LEFT.
Most Of these Jackets are Imported
ones-and ALI. Of them beauties.
Take this sale from beginning to end
and II thrUws Into the ssasier every
Offering that hss besn made among
Cioaks this season by anybody. They
hsvent bad the stock 20 do with-and
you can't farm IN Q desert
These PRICES for TOMORROW
ONLY.
sAKS AND COMPANY.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND SEVENTH
u STREET.
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THAwrp Fnox S16 To $40.
LOT 6l4-T~o Brown-striped Cheyiot
Refers. with silk frogs, velvet rsyers and
shell trimming of braid.
ONE OF EACH slzE-16 AND IL YEARS
LEFT
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-25
EDISON'S BIG FORTUNE.
What He Gained Through His Re-
cent Lawsuit.

What He Gained Through His Re
cent Lawsuit.
The recent decision of the United States
court puts $l4, DOC, 900 into Thomas A. Edi-
sons pocket. Never before has any deci-
sion brought such an %inundation of wealth.
Edison sued a company which had been
using his invention, and after six years of
litigation he has triumphed, The defend
ants we're making enormous profits, which
they must now turn over to the fortunate
electrician. Edison is the richest inventor
the world ever saw. Some ingenious calcu-
lators have been trying to figure up his in
come, and they have reckoned the different
inventions until they are tired without
touching the bottom. 1t would not be sur
prising if it were almost AZ large as Jay
Gould's.
Mr.. Edison, by the way, has set himself
to writing a novel. That it will be n unique
work is to be expected. He will have no
difficulty in finding q publisher.
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MABEL TOOK CARE OF THEM.

When the train moved away from the
station Mabel pulled out her little red Dor
dered handkerchief and cried. There, in
the car window, was Fay, her dearest
friend, moving farther away from her each
minute. For awhile she could see Fay's
hand and handkerchief moving from the
window, but when they had passed out of
sight Mabel sobbed aloud. Right by her
side stood Fay's mamma She, too, stood
watching the little white signal till it was
lost in the distance. Then she turned and
held out her hand to Mabel.
Come. Mabel" she said, in n voice that
trembled somewhat, "let US go home now.''
AS they walked away together sympa-
thetio eyes of the bystanders followed
them. One soft hearted ~bnggaRemsn shook
his head sadly.
lizard, isn't it?" he said.
The man standing next him nodded.
"And it seems only the other day they
we're married!' he answered. "How proud
and happy they were! What was the
trouble. do you know"
NO. said the other, with a wrinkle OF
tho eyebrows. "soms nonsense, ! guess
Ralph always was a quick-tempered fellow
anu u war AL ohiy ShihN' Jou huo
never thought they'd separate ~though-snd
such q sweet little grip
His companion smiled n little.
"Did you notice the other one?" he asked
'"That's Oolburn's young one. Fay and she
are as thick as peas. It'll be very lonesome
for Mabel now."
Mabel was already very lonesome as she
walked away from the station with Fay
mamma. When she looked up, however
and saw the tears in Mrs. Fenwick's eyei
nhe winked very hard to keep back her owr
tears. She did not know that the reason
Fay had been sent way was that Mr.. ant
Mrs. Fen~ick had separated now, but sh,
felt very sorry for the parents left behind
and had promised Fay to TAXI good care OF
them.
II do not think my mamma Is happy
Fay had conided to her. 'for ahe cries 1
great deal. l am very sorry TO go AWAY just
now, only u Lottie wants me 80 much
And papa ia not very we'll, l think. Some.
times be ia cross. and things are all differ
I eut from what they used to be. You mus
. be good to them, Mabel, 80 they will not b,
: too lonesome for mes" and Mabel hat
Z promised thut she would. Now she tool
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what ia the matter?" he asked

NAuU1 40 ellC Ao IA
She held up a little three-cornered en-
velope. It was tinted pink and on the back
was a picture of a tiny white dove with a
letter tied around his neck.
''See!' cried Mabel, here is my letter
from Fay"
Fenwick took it eagerly. It was Aunt
Lottie's handwriting on the outside, but
when ne took out the small, pink sheet his
heart %throbbed, for he knew his little girl
had penned it.
'Read it," said Mabel.
1t was written we'll for a girl of 10, and
had cost Fay much time and trouble. 1t
read:
Dear Mabel: 1t is a very nice place here.
Aunt Lottie is very good. The conductor
wys also very good. l hope you don't eat
dinner with Annie Dobson. How are my
dear papa and mammal ! want to see them
and you very much. think I will come
home before long, Write soon to your af-
fectionate FAY FENw1CK.
Fenwick put the paper back in the envel-
ope and kissed it.
when you answer this" he said to
Mabel, tell Fay that papa kissed her let
ter"
Mabel laughed.
Somebody told YOU" she said; "Fay's
mamma kissed it. too"
Fenwick colored.
did she see it, too?"
"Why, yes, when ! went to school this
morning, you know"
Does she know you come here?"
Mabel laughed again.
"Why, yes" she said.
ais she very lonesome?"
"You both ask mo the same questions.
When | go to see my new mamma she says:
DO you think Fay's papa is very lone
some?"
rs that SOP"
Mabel nodded.
II am going to see her now" she said,
after a minute.
"Who?' asked Fenwiok.
"Who have we been talking about2" said
Mabel, smiling; my new mamma. She had
a headache this morning, and l thought I'd
go twice to-day"
9 That's right" said the new mammals
husband. WAS she very illY"
Ralph Fenwiok ran his fingers through his
dark locks.
suppose you send her something by mes"
said Mabel.
"Whatv" Dried Fenwick.
Mabel nodded.
took the tin candlestlck, and how pleased
she WASP"
Fenwiok walked around the office.
II remember" said he.
"You might send me n pair of scissors,
only that isn't n good sign-something aw-
full might happen"
"Oh, we'll then, l won't send them." said
he, with y faint smile.
II suppose flowers are what the sick
should always have, but you don't have
fLowers in your store" said Mabel.
Fenwick paused in his walk. A red spot
burned on each cheek.
'.You wait here and I'll be- back in a
minute" said he.
He took his hat from behind the door and
went out of the store. Presently he re-
turned with n little bunch of yiolets in his
hand.
Here are your flowers" said he, holding
them out to her. give Thorn to her if you
want to-"
Mabel reached for them with a little
scream Of delight.
"Violets!' abe said. And l know a moe
little verse to say when | give them to her.
Wouldn't that be nice?"
VERY NICE" said Fenwick.
! lWOel ran away joyfully. She could
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THE SWEETEST THINGS OF EARTH

What are the sweetest things of earth?
Lips that can praise a rivals worth;
A fragrant rose that hides NJ thorn;
Riches of gold untouched by scorn.
A happy little child asleep,
Eyestha can smile though they may weep;
A brothers cheer, a fathers praise;
The minstrelsy of summer days.
A heart where anger never burns;
A gift that looks for no returns:
Wrongs overthrow: pains swift release;
Dark footsteps guided into peace.
The light of love in lovers eyes;
Age that is young as we'll as wise;
An honest hand that needs no ward;
A life with right in true accOrd.
A hope-bud waking into joy:
A happiness without alloy:
A mothers kiss: a baby's mirth-
These are the sweetest things OF earth.
-Emma q. Dowd in Ladies' Home Journal.
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hardly wait now. Every little while she
lifted the flowers and smelled them.
"They are different from our little vio-
lets,'' she thought-'bieger, with more
leaves, and they smell more"
She saw Mrs. Fenwick in the window as
knocking.
"see what I've ~broughtv' she cried, hold
ing out the bouquet.
She raised them to her ~nostrils. English
yiolets had tender associations for her.
"They are yours" said Mabel, putting
them, and he said he thought it would be
very nice to say this verse with them:
1.-THE roseris red,
The violet's blue,
Do you love me
AS | love you?"
Mrs. Fenwick did not move her head.
The color slowly mounted to her forehead.
Then she raised the flowers to her lips and
kissed them.
~ thought you'd like 'em," said Mabel.
Then, noticing that the tears were running
down Mrs. Fenwick's cheeks. she ran and
threw her arm around her. Don't cry:
don't. please don't" she said, entreatingly.
Mrs. Fenwick drew the little face down to
hers and kissed it.
Did he really send them?" she asked.
'Of COURSE" said Mabel.
Mrs. Fenwick was silent a minute. Then
bIiG oIAo Va Az NAokSto VA0
others.
"Mabel, are you very tired?" she asked.
Mabel looked out of tho window.
mot so very" she answered.
And will you do something for me?'
o course l will" said the child. smil-
"'Then take this back to your new papa
and tell him / sent it,"
"Only one?"
zone is enough" said Mrs. Fenwick,
smiling through her tears.
Her mind vent back to the time when she
first sent Ralph a violet, a token of her love
for him. After the child had gone she went
to the door and watched her down the
| street. Her heart throbbed loudly. but she
kept the fragrant violets clasped in her
hands.
Mr.. Fenwick had not been himself since
Mabel had departed. The books lay. open
before him. but he paid no attention to
them. He had hardly stirred when Mabel
returned. She was very tired, but held out
the flower to him with u smile.
II wish it was more than one" she said, Il
trifle ashamed of the gift she was bringing.
but she said ono won't be enough"
Mr.. Fenwick's heart gave n bound.
"Who did," he cried. and almost choked
in asking the question.
my new mamma" answered Mabel,
frightened at his emotion. ''She liked the
flowers very much and kissed them and told
mo to bring this back to YOU"
God bless tho child" cried Ralph, catch
ing up his hat and taking the little one i'll
his arms.
Up the street they went. faster and faster.
Mabel did not dare ask to be left at her own
house.
Mrs. Fenwiok saw them coming. She
started toward the door, but it had already
been opened. Mabel walked in and Italph
and his wife stood motionless in zach others
arms. Mabel walked about the room feel
ing u tritle i'll at ease. Finally she returned
to speak to them, smiling bravely, though
there were tears in her eyes.
II WISH" she said, that it was time for
Fay TO come back, don't think l can take
care of you two much longer."-Sa Fran
| cisco Gall.
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II Smallest Coin.

Probably the smallest coin in point of
value in use in the world is that used by the
natives of the Malay Peninsula, says the
Utica Observer. 1t is a small wafer made
from the gum of a tree, and is estimated to
be worth the one ten-thousandth part of n
penny. As the penny is equal to about PC,
5000 of these coins would be equal to II
cent. The abstract statement does not
carry with it n very definite idea of the
small value of this standard of exchange.
To the human mind any number beyond a
certain limit is great and expressive only by
comparison with other measurement known
and appreciable. If 500 equals 1c, 81
would call for 100000. Imagine paying Z
tailor's bill %(provlded you are able to imag-
inc such q thing in such coin. You have
n bill of. say, $3.50. A small handful of
81, 100000 of these waters would entitle you
to a receipt on the bill. A tip to a sleeping
oar porter of 125, 900 waters would cost you
twenty-five cents. To ascertain your cor
rect weight" on one of these penny ma
chimes would be 5000 waters. Ii you earn
500 Il month you would have to hire q cart
to get your pile OF 25,ooo,0 900 home. VIM.
ii. Nanderbilt's 500. 900, 600 would BIO worth
only 800 had they been waters, but on tho
Malaga Peninsula he could have exchanged
his wealth for l0O,0 900. 0N0. 900 ,0O0-one hun
drel trillions-of wafers-provided the en-
tire country could have supplied that num-
her, which is highly improbable.
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