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DID JACOB LIE?

A good story is told of shipowner of
Liverpool, Quaker named Jacob, who
prided himself on his honesty. He
would not have told a downright false
hood to save the value of his best craft.
Jacob suffered one of his best ships to
set sail from Calcutta for home without
any insurance upon either vessel or
cargo. At length he became uneasy
He was confident his ship had encOun-
tered bad weather, and he feared for her
safety. In this strait he went to his
friend Isaac. He called him Friend, +"
though Isaac was one of the children of
Israel. Friend Isaac" he said, 81
would like for thee to insure my ship,
which is at sea. l should have done it
before, but have carelessly neglected it.
If thee canst have the policy signed
all ready for delivery at 3 o'clock on the
afternoon of tomorrow, | will send and
get it, and send thee the money in full. :"
Isaac did not seem to be anxious to
insure the ship, but being told that no
unfavorable intelligence had been heard
from her, he said he would have the pol
icy made out to take ELECTION and after
o'clock of the following day, but to
cover the ship and cargo from leaving
India. Early on the following morning
Jacob received a message by the hand of
captain just arrived, to the effect that
his ship was stranded and her cargo
lost. This was very unfortunate. Should
friend Isaac happen to hear the news
before the policy was made out, he
would not make it out at all; or, if it
was made out and not signed he would
not sign it. What was to be done ?
Jacob wanted to act honestly. 1t would
not be right to let Isaac 90 on and make
out the policy in such circumstances.
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WHAT WAS IN A SHAWL.

DR.. Geddes of the medical corps of the
immigration Bureau, on Ellis island ol;;s
a vigilant and careful official ambition of
keenly after the aRhvIiftle escapes his
ont! n9T a. On Sunday his zeal brought
about a ludicrous situation. Steer
age passages from La Teuraine
were in line for examination, DR.. Geddes
on one side and DR.. Newborn on the
other, to pick out any suspicious cases.
DR.. Goddess attention was suddenly
attracted to young woman who carried
large shawl over her folded hands. To
the doctors eyes it seemed as if there
must be a bundle of some kind under
that shawl. The searching look he gave
her caused her to blush very red and
look confused. She endeavored to draw
the shawl closer about her arms. She
was unusually pretty and had such an
innocent expression of cOuntanence that
it seemed preposterous to suspect her.
The law is strict, however, and DR..
Geddes was determined to do his duty,
no matter how unpleasant it might be.
AS the girl drew nearer the edge of the
shawl became disarranged, and DR..
Geddes believed he saw the head of an
infant The girl looked very much
troubled.
what have you under that shawl?"
asked the doctor.
Nothing" she answered, in tremb-
ling voice.
But it is very apparent that there
must be something there" persisted the
doctor
II have no one with me-" said the
girl, and she burst into tears. Several
other officials came up, attracted by the
questioning. Such deception was
shocking in so innocent-appearing a
creature.
"You must remove that shawl"
The girl only cried the harder. As
the doctor reached out to take hold of
the shawl his companions leaned over to
sea the result. He drew it aside and
disclosed beautiful French doll, I'M
usually large, with golden hair, blue
eyes and dainty clothes. The doctor
now blushed and looked confused. I'll e
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WHAT HE WOULD HAVE.

"Now, boys" said the teacher, 81
have few questions in fractions. Sup
pose had a piece of beefsteak and cut
1t in two pieces, what would those
pieces be called?"
"Halves," shouted the class.
Correct; and if 1 cut each half in two
pieces?"
"Quarters."
That's right; and if the quarters are
each cut in half?'
"Eights."
"Quite so; and if those were each
chopped in two?'
"Sixteenths."
& every good; and when the sixteenths
were cut what were those pieces called"'
Here there was some hesitation, but
in moment two boys said
"Thirty-seconds."
"Just right, just right" said the
teacher; land now we will chop those
in half. What have we now?"
Silence followed this question, while
the boys shifted uneasily and the
audience held its breath.
"Do none of you know" asked the
teacher. "Come, I'm sure that some
one can tell me"
There was a moments pause and
then hand was raised and the smallest
boy in the class piped out:
"Please, sir, think know"
"Well, jennie, whatP'
"Hash," said the youngster, and there
was burst of APPLAUSE Philadelphia
Pecor1
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I have had catarrh for twenty years,
and used all kinds of remedies without
relief Mr.. Smith, druggist, of Little
Falls, recommended Ely's Cream Balm.
The effect of the first application was
magical 1t allayed the Inflammation,
and the next morning my head was as
clear as a bell. am convinced its use
will effect permanent cure. 1t is very
soothing and pleasant, and 1 strongly
urge its use by all sufferers. Terry,
Little Falls, n. Y.
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HE RIPPED TIE WRONG COAT

Capt. Bay Middleton who recently
died, was one of the finest riders in
England, and was an inveterate practical
Joker. One of his jokes was to quietly
approach men when in evening dress,
suddenly rip the garment from waist to
collar. He was wont to play this trick
in particular upon men who offended the
ethics of country house life by appear
ing in evening dress instead of in a
smoking jacket in the smoking room
after the ladies had retired for the night,
About year ago he was cured of this
propensity in rather amusing manner.
A new arrival, who had been warned of
Bays ways, entered the smoking room
after the ladies had gone to bed, and
stood with his arms resting on the man
tie piece looking into the mirror, and
apparently lost in reverie. He had on
an evening dress coat. The temptation
was to great for Middleton to resist.
Quietly approaching his intended vic
tim, he suddenly siezed the tails of the
coat, and, with strong jerk, ripped it
up to the collar.
Much to his establishment, the wearer
gave no signs of annoyances, but on the
contrary, Joined more heartily in the
laughter than anybody else.
On being complimented on the manner
in which he had taken the joke, he
cheerfully exclaimed:
ooh, the joke is not on me, but on
Middleton"
On being pressed for an explanation,
he related that on passing the Captain 5
room on his way down stairs he had
seen the latter's evening dress coat,
which he had just taken off, lying on
the bed.
Having been warned of Middleton's
methods, he had removed his own coat
and had put on the one which he had
found on the bed instead. 1t was, there
fore, Middleton'a own coat that Middle.
ton had torn.-NelU York Recorder.
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Finally he hit upon plan. He sum
moned his confidential clerk and said:
'Tell friend Isaac that have heard from
my ship, and if the policy is not signed
he need not sign it," The clock was
close upon the hour of when the clerk
arrived at Isaac's office. Friend Jacobs
message was delivered; the ship had
been heard from, and if the policy was
not sigded he need not sign it.
81 think am in season to save it, J" the
clerk said.
mo, sir" answered Isaac, promptly
and emphatically. In truth the policy
of insurance had not been signed, for the
insurer had been in doubt. When Isaac
heard the message he judged at once
that the ship was safe, and that Jacob
sought to save the heavy item of pre-
MUM he had agreed to pay. mo, sir, !"
he said, ''you are not IN time. 1t is past
8 o'clock, the policy is signed; l will go
and get it." lie slipped out, and hastily
finished and signed the policy, and hav-
ing dried the ink, he brought the docu-
ment to the clerk, demanding in return
the sum which had been agreed upon.
The money was paid and the policy was
taken home to friend Jacob, who re-
ceived it very gladly. The end can be
readily Observation-Disclosures Times.
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IMPORTANT.

The Enqlish Dessicdted Soups can be
had of A. A. Wayne & Co., II India St.,
Boston, Sole agent for Ne0 England
States. Write to G. AnketeW 26 So.
William ST., Ne0 York, for a quarter
pound in, making from TO 3quarts de-
Hcious soup. Postpaid, 25c. A good in
vestment for small outlay. 4613
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others laughed with what appeared to
DIR. Geddes unseeming mirthfulness.
The Immigrant girl was bringing the
doll to her cousin, and feared that if she
exposed it she would have to pay duty.
Mem York Recorder.
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skin diseases, ScrOfula, it is the master
of. and will cure the most stubborn
cases. DR.. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
is not new decoction recently put on the
market, but an old and tried medicine
and is the household remedy in nearly
every home in the Eastern states, for the
cure of kidney and liver complaint,
salt rheum, erysipelas, rheumatism
and all ills that are brought about by
impure blood.
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CURE YOURSELF

Don't pay large doctors bills. The
best medical book published, one hun
bred pages, elegant colored plates, will
be sent you on receipt of three 2-cent
stamps to pay the postage. Address A.
P. Ordway & Co., Boston, Mass.
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Having contracted a severe cough
and cold during recent visit north, l
was induced to try Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and take pleasure in saying that
nothing could have proved more effica-
cious; as after the use of two bottles l
was entirely cured.-Jesse E. Keith, Tim
mnnSYille S c.
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PHYSICIANS
FAILED AGAIN.
DR.. KeHnedys FaVOrite Remedy
Scores Another Triumph.
Running Ulcers of the Leg
Easily Cured.

Mrs. Annie Barton, Catskill, N. Y,
says: "Dr. David Kennedy's FayOrite
Remedy is the best medicine l have
ever known for purifying the blood, for
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-13

it cured my husband
of running Ulcers Of
the leg when skilled
physicians failed to
do him any good"
From the common
face pimple to that
most dreaded of all
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We Don't Want
the Earth !

But we want everybody to
know that we have removed our
store to NJ. G. Healy'S building,
near the r. r. depot, and fitted it
up with new goods. Call and see
our beautiful presents i'm French
China, decorated glassware, hand
lamps, CaStOrS, ETC.. presented to
every purchaser Of our choice
teas, baking powders, etc. We
are making a big run on fine foot
wear. We have a large stock for
fall and winter wear i'm gents,
ladies', misses and youths boots,
shoes and rubberS. Latest styles.
Lowest prices. Our grocery de-
partment is complete. We dis
play the largest line Of choice
cigars and tObaCCOin the county.
Wholesale and retail. Full line
Of drugs, standard patent medi-
cineS, toilet articles, etc.
]. B. MCNAMARA & SON,
NORTH BENNINGTON.
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FOR SALE, OR TO LEASE.

Building lots on Silver and Morgan Streets.
Good location; good SOIL pure water and fine
Anew, L. P. NORTON.
Bennington, Nov. IS, 1s91-tf.
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Is an illustration of what Hoods Sarsaparilla
is doing for the sick and suffering every day,
from Maine to California. In the light Of
these facts who can say that the work of an
immense concern like ours is not benehcent3
HOOPS PILLS cure liver ills, constipation.
biliousness, jaundce, sick headache, indigestion.
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Suffering CnIIdren

Our girl was beautiful baby, fair and plump
and healthy. But when she was two years
old, sores broke out behind her ears and
spread rapidly over her head and forehead
down to her eyes, and into her neck. We
consulted one of the bestphysicians in Brook
Ign, but nothing did her any good. The doc
tors said it was caused by a scrofula humor
In the blood. Her head hecama
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Hoods
SarsapariIIa
This Testimonial

I. W. FREDERICK, 81 Glenmore Ave-, East
New York, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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FOR SALE
Or
TO LEASE {!

On Putnam Avenue, opposite
AIdine Knitting Mills, eight of as
fine lots as can be found in town.
Lots just to grade, drainage per-
feet, fine shade trees, view unSUr.
passed; only four minutes walk
from the Post Office or Depot.
This part Ofthe town is booming
and if you want home or chance
to double your money call on
E. L. NORTON, or
j. J. NEVIS.
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She Suffered FearfuIIy

with this terrible humor. Being urged to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla we did so. We soon
noticed that she had more life and appetite.
The medicine seemed to drive out more of
the humor for short time. but itsoon began to
subside, the itching and burning ceased,
and in few months her head became entirely
clear of the sore. She is now perfectly well,
has no evidence of the humor, and her skin is
clear and healthy. She seems like an en-
tirely different child, in health and general
appearance, from what she was before taking
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Happy
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Rejoice Because

Hoods Sarsaparilla Rescued Their
Child from Scrofula.
For Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and all
other foul humors in the blood of
children or adults, Hoods Sarsaparilla
is an unequalled remedy. Read this:
1--WE are so thankful to Hoods sarsapa-
rilla for what it did for our little girl that we
make this statement for the benefit Of other
ANXIOUS parents and
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SAL
YOUR CHOICE OF THIRTY BUILDING LOTS

reasonable
before Nov ls
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One Complete Sore

offensive to the smell and dreadful to look at.
Her general health waned and she would lay
in large chair all day without any life or en-
ergy. The sores caused great itching and
burning so that at times we had to restrain
her hands to prevent scratching. For 8 years
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
HER FRIEND.

Twas in the Boston fast express a little maid
en- sat;
She occupied the seat alone beside her lay her
hat.
She clutched her dolly to her breast in childish
mother play.
As If she feared some dreadful giant would
snatch it right away
Are you alone. mS little girl?" ] asked as
- stopped down
Ny mamma told me bod was herel' she said
with half frown.
"she tissed me an my dolly, and dess don't
know you"
But, DEAR" answered, smiling, tell me
where you're going to-" 80
ssne ...sted II ner seal, land then she tossed
q her tangled hair,
I'm !doin on to Boston, an my pop'll meet me
~ there s4szA @
choo cars should stop,
"And you should walk, and walk, and walk
x.at.ISd then not find Jour pop,
what would yoa do?'' The little maiden
- shook her head and frowned.
Ny mamma says when pop is gone, that bod
81 - Is somewhere round" s-,ss-lef Z
The trainroiIed into Boston town. waited
there awhile
And watched my little blue eyes, with her half
expectant smile.
'Dess waitin for my pop" she said. with dolly
And then man came rushing in. KNEW him
by his leap, ~ - -
He snatched his little daughter up with frantic.
feverish glee;
And then. with fathers instinct. quick his eye
was turned on me.
well. Bess,r he asked, who is your friend7''
With quaint, expressive nod
The maid replieds II dess know. l fink. 1t
mus be Dod.
Tom Mason in Brooklyn Life.
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America,s Paper. Making Capacity.

The United States has capacity for
producing about 1926, 900 pounds of
paper annually. not counting the idle
mills, of which at present about seventy
are reported, out of a total of 1,1s0 OF
this enormous product some 3,785, 900
pounds are used in printing newspapers
and books, and 212, 800 pounds more go
to help bind the books printed. 1t is
estimated that $4,000 pounds are con-
sumed by the building trades; Bite, 900
pounds Of wrapping paper are used and
500, 900 pounds of writing papers. An
important item is the production Of
nearly 1000, 900 pounds Of press, straw
and wood pulp '.boaIds." The produc-
ton of artificial leather" fortunately
for the purchasers Of shoes, has been de-
creasing since 1884, when 129, 900 pounds
Of this material were produced. The
most rigid economy is practiced in pa
per making; hence the high degree of
mechanical skill and executive ability
connected with this industry as com
pared with the cost Of the product
New York Telegram. - So
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Change of Fifty Year..

The tardy justice done to women in
the passing of the women's property act
in England and America was the direct
outgrowth of the wages system. The
fact that woman had no right in her
earnings, inherited property, or even in
her personal belongings, until recent
years, took away all stimulus to active
money making effort. Driven to it by
the failuresof husband or father to pro-
vide for her wants, she could not hold
any possession from the grasp of the
selfish, cruel, tyrannical or degraded
male relative who possessed legal power
over her. The change In these serflike
conditions has all occurred within the
past fifty years, and it is marvellous
Jenny June's Thrown on Her Own Re-
sof1rces
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Macnuiax.s Power.


Impressions are conveyed in writing
by appeals to the imagination of the
reader. The successful writer brings a
picture before the mind, and the related
knowledge may be like the frame to set
off the picture, or like new rays OF nEn. q. !.
thrown upon the canvas to give it vivid
ness. The value of this related knowl-
edge is well illustrated in Macaulaye
description of the trial of Warren Hast
ings. He throws upon the description
the light of his vast erudition. He stim-
g..lla.tes the Imagination By all these side
lights, enchanting the attention, so that
we see as in picture that brilliant as
semblage, and we are filed with admira-
ton of the scene.
He conjures up the historian Of Rome
and the eventful history of the eternal
city; he reveals his acquaintance with
art in his happy allusion to Reynolds,
and his acquaintance with the recent
achievements of literature In his famil-
iarity with the researches Of Parr, at
that time famous: he displays his
knowledge of the inner workings of
society and the intrigues by which
thrones are shaken and dynasties are
overthrown In his reference to the salon
of Mrs. Montague and the fair haired
daughters Of the house Of Brunswick;
and he shows his appreciation of the
drama by recalling Siddons, who, h.sin
the prime Of her majestic beauty, looked
with emotion ON scene surprising all
the limitations of the stage. ."-Educa-
tional Review.
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Ca.eher Fllnt.s wonderful Hana...

Charles Seymour, the newspaper man.
used to tell story about Catcher Flint
When the Chicago Ball club called on
the president in Washington each mem
Der Of course shook hands with the ex-
ecutive. When the presidents hand was
released by "Old Silver the president
was seen to quickly thrust it into the
pocket of his coat. Then he felt about
in his pocket a bit, took his hand out
and looked at itiwith some surprise, re-
marking, 'tOh, beg pardon; thought
you had given nae handful of wal
nuts. ~ Chicago Post. -i
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DissoIution Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that the.eo-
partnership heretofore existing between
Shown, under the firm name of Byrne,
Floyd & Co., in Dalles City, Or, has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued at the
old stand, by William Floyd and Stacy
Shown, who will pay all bils and collect
all debts. S.As2BYRNE,
WIIEfAMFLoyD,
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Aa s1s Col. Thas co.t s1. 500.

A trivial law suit with remarkable
history has been closed by. the payment
Of $5SS.75 costs to the sheriff Of st.
Charles county. The case was that Of
Blackwell versus Freye, and was entered
ON the docket of the St Charles circuit
court in 1867, the suit being brought for
eighteen dollars, the value Of a colt sold
by the plaintiff to the defendant. With
the attorneys fees, the expenses Of the
suit viii amount to 81 ,600.- The colt in
the meantime died.-St Louis Letter.
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A Word to the wise.

The best business opening and chance
to make money in the STATE, is lying idle
at Dufur. ORA store 32x6Q. we'll fur
nished in a growing, and prosperous,
farming community. For sale or rent
cheap. Let us hear from you. Address
the s. B. Med. Mfg. Co., OF. A. J Brig
ham, Dufur, Or. --T
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Three small Trees.

Keampfer is quoted as describing a
trio of trees he saw in a box 11k inches
broad, inches long and 5 inches deep.
for which the owner asked the traveller
the modest sum of $500. The three deni-
zens of the box were bamboo, monthly
blooming plum tree and a blue leafed
pine, all perfectly formed and seemingly
enjoying their dwarfed existence.-St.
Louis Republic.
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Look for the Key.

Don't get angry at small things. Look
at vexations now as you win view them
thirty days from date. The angry man,
who gets the wrong key and pushes and
rattles the door till he breaks the lock,
loses more time than if he had quietly
gone for the right key, and pays for a
new lock besides.-New York Recorder
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Diesulution Notica.

The copartnership hetofore existing
between 5. f. French and j. N. Lauer.
doing business. In The Dalles under the
firm name of French & Laner, has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The busi-
ness will be conducted at the old stand
First street. by J. N. Lauer who has
purchased the same, and wilicolleet and
pay all outstanding accounts.
Signed: FRENCH & LAuER.
4-14-dlm 81