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A PRECIOUS HEIRLOOM.
A slipper That Has Descended from
Marie Antoinette.

supper That Has Descended rom
Marie Antoinette.
In an old French household in New
York the most carefully cherished heir
loom is slipper which was worn by
Marie Antoinette in the last days be-
fore the French revolution. 1t was one
of the precious relics in the baggage of
court lady who fed with her husband
to Louisiana when the storm broke.
She left the tiny, blue, faded slipper to
her daughter, with the injunction that
it SHOULD go down in the family to the
eldest daughter, if she never allowed
herself to have corns
1t is a pretty slipper, and has been
carefully kept in the jewel case OF one
Frenchwoman after another, so that it
is perfectly preserved.
1t is short, very narrow and very
high heeled, and is a brocaded blue,
| lined with soft, white silk. The sole is
of coarse grained leather, and there
| are three satin straps over the instep,
/ fastened with paste buckle.
The pointed toe is embroidered with
i silver threads, and the edges are bound
with silver braid
The condition regarding its inherit
! ance has always been strictly regarded.
The women of the house have taken
great care of their feet that they might
rightfully claim the unhappy queens
slipper, and for hundred years there
has not been a pinching shoe worn in
that family.
A relic of this sort would be boon
in good many households, if it had
the effect of inducing the daughters tc
abandon the tight boots which injure
not only their feet but their gait and
carriage.-Y outh's Companion.
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PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-'1 see," said the large man to the
doctor, that you advertise to reduce
fat men," "Yes, sir.'' do you mean
physically or fnancially?"-Washing-
ton Star.
How did the surprise sparty go of
last night?" ''Double-quick time. The
surprised people thought they were
burglars. and turned the hose on them
-Harper's Bazar.
-Yabsley-"Wonder wnao is their
idea in making this Schweitzer cheese
SO full of holes?" Mudge-"Guess they
thought it needed little fresh air. -
Indianapolis Journal.
Mrs Bellows Ito the servant girl)-
''Mollie, the baby's eyes follow yor
wherever you 60" Servant Girl-'l
think his eyes resemble his fathers SO
much. IN. Y. Herald.
-Foreigner-"I was in your congress
once when the scene was noiser than
that in a stable" Amercan-"That
must have been when the 'neighs' were
being countedr'-Rider and Driver
-He-"I don't see what people keep
diaries for. | can keep all my affairs
in my head" She-"That's a good
way, too; but not every one has the
room"
- Are you pretty well acquainted
with your mother tongue, my boy?"
asked the, school-teacher of the new
| scholar. Yes, SIR" answered the lad,
| timidly; ma jaws me a good deal, sir. ;"
| Comic
-Smythe-''I dropped cent in front
of blind beggar to-day to see if he'd
pick it up" We'll, did he?"
Smythe-"No, he said Make it dollar,
boss, and I'll forget myself. '"-N. Y.
Herald.
! -Fogg-'I saw Henderson to-day,
and, do you know, he acted strangely.
1 really believe he is out of his mind. y
Brown-''I saw him to-day, too, and he
talked quite rationally." Fogg-"Then
/ wasn't mistaken, it seems. boston
Transcript.
He took her hand tenderly. "a
ring would look sweet on that little
finger" he said-''an engagement ring. y
cit isn't the fashion to wear engage
ment rings on the little finger" she
replied, drawing her hand away.-Har-
per's Bazar
-Chum-''That rich uncle of yours
hangs on pretty well, doesn't hep
Spendall-''Indeed he does, and here
am head over heels in debt" 'What
doctor does he have?" None. lie
won't have doctor" My gracious
You must get him out of that notion OIL
he'll never die. Brooklyn Life.
Servant (from the fiat above)- e)-''Me
lady say as will you let your daughter
sing this afternoon" Lady (mucl
pleased)-"Why, certainly Tell you
mistress am glad that she enjoys it.
Servant-"Yes, mum. She expects {
visit from the landlord this afternoon
an she wants some excuse for askiu' /;
reduction in rent"
-Guardian-"How does my niece ge
op with her music-is she making any
progress?' Musicus-'I regret to sa,
that she is not. Her time and lingering
are very defective, and all l can do t.
correct them makes no impression OF
her. She will run the scales to sui
herself" Guardian ''She inherited
that from her father. He was twent,
years in the coal business. ."-Bostol
| Courier
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took her other hand, hanging passively

took her other hand, hanging passively
at her side, and smilingly repeated:
Il have come for you, Harriet"
What should she DO? Or, better.
what could she do? Nothing, but
stand there till her lips began to culver
and the tears welled up in her search
ing gray eyes. Then the man of the
world.-this man who knew so we'll his
power-bent down and kissed once her
upturned face, and laughed:
There, Harriet, don't cry. 1t is only
man who has come for his wife,
Even the caress, though, like all his
actions, the quintessence of graceful
ness, only half fed the starved heart.
The long, lonely years of loving and
longing won at last, and she bowed her
head and sobbed.
Don't you-love me-even a lit
tle?"
Then he gathered her up in his arms
and said in low, hurt tone:
Ibid you think thatI could ever mar
ry woman whom did not love more
than all else of this life?'
Thus the last lover had come, the
least passionate, the one who had
| caused the most sorrow. and the one
who had filed her past years with bit
ter longing. And this was the one OF
them all that she chose. But, then,
women are mysteries, and maybe tc
no one so much as to themselves. Chi
cago News.
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Naturally Astonished.

This story is told of memorable con-
test in the Massachusetts legislature,
known as the Beverly division, in 1886.
The question was all-absorbing. The
gallery was crowded, and the fair sex
were in large majority. There had
been q great deal of talk about the
money which had been spent by inter
ested parties. Herbert E. Stevens, now
assistant clerk in the senate, was then
a page. He had large amount of
money in his hands, passing about the
salary of each senator for the month.
There was quiet in the gallery, when a
woman whispered, but loud enough to
be heard by everybody: why I didn't
know they bribed them so openly"
Boston Herald.
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JEWS AETER DEATH.
Funeral Ceremonies Observed by the Or
thodox Hebrews.


thodox Hebrews.
In the ease of almost all Jews, the
dissolution of alliance between the
celestial elements and the material
body is denoted by lighted taper las
the symbol of Immortality, a hygienic
vessel of water, for ceremonial purifca-
ton, and napkin or towel. ''Tahara,"
washing or publication, shortly pre-
cedes the funeral, and is usually per-
formed as a privilege by volunteers.
Shroud is of plain linen or cotton, coffin
without ornament, and burial without
ostensation, because death levels all
distinctions Therefore poor and rich
are entitled to the same respect, and
the embarrassment so often occasioned
by costly funerals is avoided. The last
look upon the remains is customarily
accompanied by slight rent in the
breast of the mourner's garment, to ex
press grief. When the coffin is depos-
tied in the grave, the bystanders ejacu-
late, MAY he Tor she) reposa in peace"
Near relatives and friends, in success
sion, throw earth into the excavation,
repeat the ninety first Psalm, and then
return to their homes. Among the re-
formed Jews, and with many of the
orthodox, the funeral coaeomitants are
of similar style and costliness to those
Of Christians.
Wailing for the dead in purely ortho-
dox Jewish ''house of mourning is in
expressibly sad, and clamorously voices
a sorrow which, like that of Rachel, re-
fuses to be comforted. SILVA or the
seven days of mourning, begins when
| the domicile is reached. During this
period, unless unavoidable necessity,
compel, the ber.aved do not quit the
dwelling, or attend to any ordinary vo-
cation. Minyan assemblies morning and
evening, and prayer is offered for the
repose of the deceased. Friends pay
visits of coincidence. and deeds of be-
neficence afford some relief to anguish.
Including the SILVA, and following it, is
general mourning of thirty days-of
twelve months for parent-in which
is total abstinence from festiVity or
| pleasure Throughout the year OF
mourning for a parent the bereaved OF
both sexes attend every service of the
synagogue, and recite aloud the kaddish,
Standing in sable garments while others
sit, they repeat what is not a prayer for
the dead, but eulogy of divine sover'
eighty, and an avowal of resignation &c
the ALI Perfect Win.
Jewish law requires separate GENE
teries, but is not invariably obeyed.-
Century.
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7uE COMING MAN.

mir Of very chubby legs
APPrcased in scarlet hose;
, nair Of little stubby boots
. Titb rather doubtful toes
+, little kilt, little coat
rnt as mother can
,.dlo' before US stands in state
A The futures coming man"
,,,, oves perchance, will read the stars
Ird search their unknown ways;
,'-.bonce the human heart and soul
,r.ll omen to their gaze;
pa-cbance their keen and flashing glance
WiII he q nations light
rsose eyes that now are wistful bent
IN some "big fellows" kite.
r.ose bands-those busy little hands
q sticky, small and brown;
rbose hands whose only mission seems
To null all order down
who knows what hidden strength may be
Secreted in their clasp,
rsopqh now tits but taffy stick
In sturdy hold they grasp!
An blessings on those little hands,
Whose work is yet undone.
And blessings on those little feet
Whose race is yet unrun.
And blessings on the little brain
That has not learned to plan!
wbateer the future holds in store,
God bless the coming man."
-Somerville Journal.
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SNAKES In PERSIA.
They Arc Seldom Killed, Owing to the
Native SnpersritiOn.


The people of Persia are very unwill.
ing to have house-snakes destroyed.
The creatures do no harm, and what is
far more important, they are believed
to be tenanted by the spirit of the late
master of the house. English travellers
and residents in the country naturally
entertain very different opinion, and
sometimes find the superstitions of the
natives trial hard to bear. Dr. Wills
in his Land of the Lion and the Sum-"
recounts one of his experiences.
In my first house in Shiraz, an old
and handsome one, | was continually
annoyed by buzzing, as-of the wind
ing of clock-work. This, l was told,
proceeded from the snakes, but | never
saw one, though the buzzing was to be
heard in all parts of the house.
One morning | was attracted by an
unusual twittering of birds, and on
looking out saw some thirty sparrows
on the top of wall, all jumping about
in an excited manner, screaming, chat
tering, and opening their beaks as if
enraged.
At first l was at a loss to understand
the cause of such a commotion, but
presently saw pale-yellow snake ad-
vancing deliberately upon the birds
from the wooden window frame, out of
which he hung. They appeared to be
all of them quite fascinated, and none
attempted to fly away. The snake did
not take the nearest one, but deliber-
ately chose one more to his liking, and
| swallowed it
Glad to get rid of my buzzing annoy
ances, got my gun, and notwithstand-
| ing the entreaties of the servants, some
| of whom wept, assuring me that the
reptile was inhabited by the late master
of the house, 1 gave him dose of duck
| shot.
He was a big snake, about four feet
long. l cut him open and extracted the
sparrow. After some ten minutes ex-
posure to the sun the bird got up. and
in half an hour more few away, appar-
emily unhurt
Shortly afterward a servant of my
landlord came and took away the
snakes body, and all my own servants
| sulked and looxed black for week.
When l spoke to my landlord, however,
an educated man, he laughed, and sim
ply congratulated me, saying that the
clock winding snake had annoyed him
for years. l never heard the noise again.
Youths Companion.
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The unpleasant phrase cheap girls
has arrested my attention more than
once, and have wondered what sort of
girls they are. Are they those whose
loud laughter and talking draws to
them the attention of every one in the
car? Are they those whose voices call
us to the window as they pass? Do
they wear skirts so narrow, shoes so
tight, waist so small that their gait is
an amusement or marvel? Do they
puff up their shoulders above their ears,
and piece their skirts down from the
top in order that they may sweep the
streets? I wonder are they the girls
who place themselves in the way of
young men? who make errands {"
which will carry them into business
streets. and call frequently on girls
who have brothers? How easily their
himsy device is seen through, and what
sneers it occasions. Dear girls, don't
be cheap Don't make bargain
counter of your church vestibule, and
offer your smiles and your vivacious
talk to the young man whose person
and manners have pleased your fancy.
Mrs. Lyman Abbott, in Ladies Home
Journal
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A Convenient Rack.

A convenient article for the store
closet is -four barrel rack. This con-
sists of an open rack. which should be
large enough to contain two -four bar
rels, and should be held up by heavy
piano casters. When -four barrel
rests on such rack as this there is a
constant circulation under it, as there
should be to prevent dampness. The
-four barrels also may thus be easily
shifted from one place to another sc
that the floor under them may be swept
frequently and thus kept clean. a
-four barrel is very heavy to lift, ant
thus is likely to remain unmovel' sc
that dust and dirt will collect around il
if it is not placed on casters as thus pro
posed, IN. 7. Tribune.
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THE UPWARD WAY.
The Highways of, Success Are Open to
Every One.

The Highways of, success Are Open to
Every One.
Action is a necessity with. perfect
beings, and progression is a law of God;
so at first there may be no visible sign
of genius, no tangible proof of what we
feel that we can do, yet persistent daily
effort, with your soul in your work,
viii unfold your talent day by day as
the flowers open their leaves to the
sun, and if we grow not weary of pa
tient endeavor we shall see our highest
dreams fulfilled. Aside from the duty
of making the most of the possibilities
which God has planted in us striving
always to give to them the best part of
ourselves, the return is ample, and
there is no ingratitude from these in
ward promptings AS soon as we have
put our shoulder to the wheel feeling
of love arises in our hearts for our
work, and it seems to smile back at us
rs it grows more shapely and perfect in
our hands. Music, painting, sculpture
are not the only highways of genius
and talent; more homely and useful
ways they often take.
If the woman who has natural apt
ness for dressmaking and the dainty
handling which such calling demands,
instead of getting so tired and wishing
she was not obliged to work, would only
love her work little and try to realize
the fact that she possesses spark OF
genius, her happiest hours would be
those spent in her work-room amid the
tools and trappings of her trade. So it
is with anything we really wish to do.
Some one has said that ''our desires
are presentments of our capabilities
We may each proTe this by working
faithfully to accomplish that which
we most desire, and the measure of our
diligence will be the measure of our
success-Boston Budget.
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Poetry Applied to Cookery.

Young HOUSEWIFE wish to get q
pair of chickens.
Dealer-Yes'm Here are some very
nice ones.
"Have you any game chickens?"
"Well, ma am, they don't often kill
game chickens. They keep them for
show"
II should prefer game chickens"
"For what reason, ma'am?" q
because game chickens are brave.
swell. what of that?'
''The poet says, The bravest are tbs
tenderest Texas Siftings
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A Naples Donkey-Barrow Story.

A ridiculous incident is recorded by
our correspondent at Naples There is
an asylum in that city for old people,
in the service of which is used small
donkey barrow on which is inscribed
the words: Little Sisters of the Poor"
and which is generally used for collect
ing odd gifts, from the sale of which
the institute derives an income of about
twenty thousand francs year The
other day one of the paupers fell and
hurt his head, and was conveyed in the
cart, accompanied by two nuns, to the
Pellegrini hospital. Just before reach
ing it the cart upset and the donkey
ran away and took refuge in the Office
OF the Lotto" The spectators and
inhabitants of the neighboring streets
Immediately crowded to the Lotto"
Office to play the numbers appropriate
to the different persons and objects
connected with the affair-33, SO, Al, So
and next day the office Itself pla-
carded the following Plumbers at its
door, with the heading: yesterdays
incident-11, Al, II, 90" Next Satur-
day the people will find out whether
their lotto lore gave them the fortunate
mum Der London News
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Out of Date.

Mrs. Bangup-What horribly old
fashioned woman that Mrs. Motherhood
is!
Mr.. Bangup-Yeu told me she al.
ways wore the latest Paris fashions.
Mrs. Bangup-Y she does. But
she goes out riding everyday with a
last years baby.-Puck.
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After all, the old-fashioned meter
by moonlight is about the only one that
has stood the test of time and the ey-
perts,-Texas SiftiDgs,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
The Temptation

To go out of doors in rough weather is not strong, but we are, many of us, compelled to face rough weather ire quontly, Diseases which arise from a chill are peculiar to no season of the year. This is true, therefore there should be in the closet of every house. hold what ? Not an unmedicated stimulant, absolutely devoid of any thing but an eXcitive action, but a tonic combining, in the effective form of an invIgorant and an alterative, the quality of defence against changes of weather, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has three or four properties that no other article of it's class possesses. Not only does it relieve the complaints which it eventually cures, it fortifies the system against the bad effects of changes of temperature, fatally and too often shown in the deadly form of ''la grippe:" it produces radical change in the weakened condition of a system peculiarly liable to be attacked by it, and it tends to provide against the danger resulting from an impover- ished condition of the blood and dis ordered state of the liver or bowels,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
Is IL Tom Collins !!

This is a question which is troubling Sheriff Francis and the other officials interested in the arrest of the murderer of Sam Dittcnhoifer. A few days ago Sheriff Francis received photograph from Superintendent McInernay, of the Territorial prison, of William Ar nett, convict No. SIG. All who have known Tom Collins and who have been shown the photograph, without hesita- ton say it is Collins. William Arnett was sent to the prison from Mohave county in April last for manslaughter, and if it is Collins he must have gone directly to the mining camp at Gold Basin after the murder of Dittenhoffer, where he committed the murder for which he is now serving sentence. The question as to whether it is really Col lins can only be settled by trip to Yuma by some one or more of our citi- zens who knew him well, and there are number of them, as he at one time worked in this place. Sheriff Francis, however, is going to settle the question to his own mind in few weeks, for if it is Collins he Is safe enough for sev- eral years, and he knows where be can get him.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11

TIE Peoples party Congressmen deny that the result of the Alabama state election is defeat for them. They claim that the Peoples party had no candidate in the field; that 1t was a fight between a regular democratic candidate and democratic bolter, and say that the result of the National election will show the real strength oi the Peoples party in Alabama as well as other Southern states. Republicans and democrats in Congress regard the Alabama election as black eye for .the Peoples party, and they are cor respondingly jubilant over 1t.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
'.A August
 Flower

had been troubled five months with Dyspepsia. The doctors told me it was chronic. I had a frlllness after eating and a heavy load in the pit of my stomach. I suffered fre- quently from Water Brash of clear matter. Sometimes deathly Sick ness at the Stomach would overtake me. Then again I would have the terrible pains of Wind Collie. At such times I would try to belch and could not. I was working then for Thomas McHenry, Druggist, Cor. Irwin and Western Ave, Allegheny City, Pa, in whose employ I had been for seven years. Finally used August Flower, and after using just one bottle for two weeks, was en- tirely relieved of all the trouble. I can now eat things dared not touch before. Iwould like to refer you to MT. McHenry, for whom I worked, who knows all about my condition, and from whom I bought the medi- , cine. I live with my wife and family at 3o James St., Allegheny City, Pa. Signed, JOHN D. Cox. g
 c. G. GREEN Sole Manufacturer,
 Woodbury, New Jersey, U. S. A.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
The Worlds Fair.

We have received the last issue of the Worlds Columbian Exposition Illustrated" the only authentic organ of the Great Fair. The object of this publication is to give q complete au- thentic historical record of the Colum. bian Exposition. It contains 32 pages of official proceedings, and will give photographic illustrations printed on Enameled paper, of all the exhibits, buildings, and attractions of the great Fair. As work of art, containing the most interesting information, it is invaluable to Rl who wish to keep up with the times and learn of the great International Enterprise.
 It will be published scmi-monthly early in the fall, making eighteen cop, ies for present year. Price, S4, post. paid; D cents a copy. Subscriptions taken at this office, where the paper can be seen, or send p cents for sam pie copy to J. B. Campbell, Editor and Publisher, 2lS La Sale St. Chicago, Illinois.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
ever

TEE ''town spring." as it is known hereabouts, has ever been a bone Of contention. Since the fire which de- stroyed the brewery and burned the spring-house, the water, owing to an accumulation of earth, stone and wood, has been unfit for domestic use. The spring is valuable one, and it should be cleaned out and the house rebuilt. The public depends largely upon the water from this spring, and it is owned by them, but so far little or no atten- ton has been given to keeping it clean. The SUN suggests that meeting oi those interested in the townsite be called, to take such measures as arc necessary to protect the public in pro curing plenty of good pure water al all times.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-08-11
Robbed a Mexican.

Last Thursday night, on San Fran cisco avenue, near Vail's saloon, Mon- roe Jordan and William Travis set upon Francisco Zapata, Mexican, and after beating and kicking him almost to death proceeded to divest him of everything of value to be found on his person. They secured $7.50 in cash, a pocket knife and quart bottle of whiskey. After the beating of the Mexican they proceeded to the work of getting on the outside of the contents of the bottle and making merry night of it. Friday morning il was reported that the Mexican would probably die, and Jordan and Travis, who reside in Milton, hearing of it, took their de- parture, and have not been heard from since. A warrant was sworn out in Justice Gibson's court for the arrest of Monroe Jordan, William Travis and Peter Donnelly. The latter was ar. rested, and upon examination it was found that he had done all he could tc prevent the attack on the Mexican; nc evidence was adduced which could criminate him.
 The Mexican will recover from tho terrible beating he received. Tn, officers are looking after Jordan aut Travis, and they will probably catcl them before many days.