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First Race-Purse $500 for beaten horses; selling;
three.quarters OF mile IlIspent III: Pardon lo2;
King Arthur 81: sweet Bread 10: Prince Charming.
30; Maid of AltonwoOd. M: Prettiwitt, 98.
second Race-Purse 5000 selling: ve.eRhths of a
mile. Stratagem lO4: Napa H.. 1O2: termAnic. 30;
Blanche 81: Gladiator. %: y. r. b.. 49, Mary NJ. so
Third Race-Purse $500. for two.year,olds: three
eigh this mile. Republic 10: Ida Is. colt 1ll Mar.
acolt ILL., Miss Elm. los; Harlequin 1o3: Pisa colt.
Fourth Race-Pnrse $500, for beaten horses: selling:
three.quarters of mile King Idler 1Os Early Dawn.
lO5 Index. 90; Ruby, 30: Watch Me. VI: Lamar o.;
Hannibal. ay Lucky Clover. rs.
Fifth Race-Purso $500; selling; four and -hAh
iurlongs. Tioga. ia: Coldstrenm. ll2 Harrisburg.
H.. Blackmaier. JOB: Romance. 1O4: Ottawa, 100:
My Craft lOO Bob Arthur. 100: Monticello. w; Archie
Collins, 80.
sixth Race-Pnrse $500: selling and ehalf fur.
longs. Innovation. 1OS: Uncertainty. 100: Climax.
1O5 Ely. 102: ST. Patrick. 102: Brown Charlie. 102:
Houston. 1O2: San Ardo 30; Duke john DO
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Hall and ChoynshI About Due.

Jim Hall. Joe Choynsk, and their manager. Parson
Davies. are due in New York on Saturday. Warren
Lewis Halls hacker told Sun reporter yesterday. As
they come Lewis will begin active warfare
with the view OF getting on match bet ween Hall and
Fitzsimmons for So 100 side This match will he tho
desideratum of Hairs visit East. Lewis that hs
vii! torego any engagement he may have to bring it
saying az lie has that Hall must get rep tation''
afraid to meet Hall He won't fight Hail. saii War.
reu yet he talks about going against Corbett and
Sullivan. The American people are not fools " In case
FtzsimInons refuses to come to time Hall and rhOy
may 10 TO England aoout the middle OF next month.
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Nearly Hit Corbett with n Bottle.

James J. corbe.t. the California champion boxer.who
is matched to fight John L. Sullivan Sept. Z had
escape from serious injury Tuesday night in
Miners Eighth Avenue Theatre While he was spar
ring with Jim Daly some drunken crank threw an
empty soda water bottle at him. and Just missed Jms
head The crank was seated near the stage and had
he been sober might have displayed perfect aim
In such case the hard glass would have stood a
chance of hitting Jim on the temple. for the missile
escaped that vulnerable part by only few inches II
1t had landed there Corhett would have been knocked
out for the hottie through tho air fast and
banged against the scenery. AS was Corbett simply
looked out over the foo.lghs and said Thank you"
aud then went on with his business.
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At tho Handbail Courts.

Genial Commodore John Dowd has been lying sert
III with pneumonia The old skipper Is Making
quick pa ssagc toward recovery. and when in trim viii
settle that old score with Cal Meelan.
1t has been suggested that q game between Johnny
Grady and Potter Connolly against r. Barrett and Hugh
Giihooley. in homo and home courts would lead to
some extraordinary playing. Capt Boyle OF Hoboien
now has the floor.
1t quite likely that Prof CoggIns will be compelled
to show the strength OF his hand account OF his
proposed offer play Peer Connolly. Mike Maggie rs an
enthusiastic admirer OF Connolly. and II Peter says
the word Magic will clinch the match ut once.
barney Flugen. known ms the Lone Fisherman Of
Buttermilk Creek" will have lots of "rOOlers" to
cheer him i'll his match with Louis Ode. which
takes place Mt Courneys court on April The contest
will be for SO side. and both men want blood.
The supposed know. ails" Of South Brooklyn are
sorely troubled over the result OF tho approaching
match between Mike Stanton and Mickey Lennon for 30
SIDE The boys have had 4 in for other each for some
time and il safe that they w play the Ramo
of their lives 1t seems to DO the general verdict that
they well matched. Stanton IL the stronger OF the
and may be u tOsser, hut Lennon Is cute
little lad and quite general Tho only question H.
he last through the seven gameAy lie ho
and IL willing to wager an extra liver" on the result.
At the Hoboken Racquet md Handball Club yester.
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An Interschoiasiic Lawn Tennis Champion.
ship.

CAMBRIDGE March 3o-The following circular has
been sent 10 100 different schools all the
United States:
Tho Harvard University Lawn Tennis Club an
nounces an nterscholastic tennis tournament, to be
held ON the University courts gravel at Cambridge on
saturday. May 1892 for the interscholastic single
pt0nship OF tho United States. The tournament
will be under the auspices of the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association and Will BIO IN charge OF the
Harvard unlyersity Lawn Tennis Club Entrie. accom-
panied by entrance Fee ST. will be received any time
before May In order to strengthen the event II -
necessaryto form an intersch0lastic ASSOCIATION and
player compete who Is not member OF school
included IN that association. All schools desiring
ership should send in notice at together
with the Of the Secretary Of the school club No
assessment will be made this year The association
suing year. on the days OF the to9rnapsnt Az com
munications should be addressed to w. ID. circuit,
Chairman, o. Matthews Hall"
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A few days ago the announcement was made that
the Brooklyn Young Mons Christian Association were
about relinqush their athletic grounds Manhst
tan Crossing and Herkimer street. thu rental has
been trebed for tho approaching year. An effort has
been made to the lease. but the Appropriation
for athletic purposes had become exhausted. Now the
members of each branch Of the association arc rA
quested to contribute toward guarantee fund pays
who contribute 81 more aud others who ributs
IS or more will be entitled to the privileges Of the
grounds.
le.es are said to favor this plan and Are booming.
Manhattan Crossing will be secured despite the in
crease in price.
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LASKER KEATS BLACKBURNE.
England's Champion Outplayed-GuAsberg
vanqulshes mason.

LONDON. March 30.-In the third round OF the
English Masters tournament Lasker defeated
Blackburne in finely contested Two Knights
opening. The young German expert obtained
an advantage in the middle game. which he
exploited with telling effect. Blackburne re-
signed on his thirty-ninth move.
Gunsherg. In defending y p opening. out
played Mason In the middle part but tho latter
made n stout defence. which deferred his de-
feat until the ninotleth move, when GunsperG
queened his passed pawn. The score: Lasker.
~; GunsberE. N: Blackburne. l. Mason. 1.
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Eordham College ..-....,0 o o o o o o 90
University of vermont....,,2 o o . "a

First base by errors-Fordham College. o; University
Of Vermont T. Left on hases-Fordhan College. I: Uni
snm pood r, M sn oas ~ pas.ot Sni.n"ny
Smith % Mccain Ferguson e. oEourke, L. Allen 20
J. Allen Richmond HIT stewart - Sanctuary (2J
Kyle 90. Two'bass hit-Ryan stolen hases-suliynn,
sswssshex, co. tkoWrke, =; Alien., hinsela Pond
Sullivan. Wild piirhcs-Carmndy, 8: Pond. I. Passed
halls-sullivan. I: Stewart. tmpire-koache. Time
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The Winner. at Glouee.ter.

GLOUCESTER. March 3o-First Racs-seven.e ghths Of
= mile. Raleigh first. UIbana second. Nandyke third
Time. 1861. -
Second Rsce-six and n quarter furlonRs Eddie NJ.
nrBt. Jersey second. Pretender third Time, l:7.
Third Race-Fonr and half furlongs Baby first.
Fatbush second. Belle OF PhTniN third. Time 1:oOh
Fourth Race-Six and half furlonRs. Gloster hrst.
Fernwood second. A. q. II. third Time ;2slf
ond. Pickidene third Time. o:52.
Sixth Rure-Fivecighths of mile. Fitzroy nrSt.
Miedam second. Carlow third. Time 1:o64
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Brooklyn Bicycle Club Wins.

Tho final series OF games in the pool contest
the Brooky Bicycle club and the Kings County Wheel
played at tho latter's club house. 255 Bed.
ford avenue Brooklyn. last night The Brooklyn club
won and through their victory secure handsome sill
cup
liz the opening game last night Elmer skinner. u. H.
C.. defeated McLaren r. 4. W. by 30 10 81 The second
defeated Arthur Miles BY 60 "a The third
Miles. X. Q. W. He defeated Niles by 90 As.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

william oConnor of Toronto. Canada the single &C Nil
champion oarsman Of America. has Issued challeng,
to row the winner of the sullivan and stansbury race
which contest t. for the ehampionshiP OF tbs world
Gusef, champ onship challenge cup OConnor agree,
to row either Sullivan Mcfea or stansbury thrss
course in America that may he agreed upon or ovsi
nor has de osil-d 500 wh Richard X fox prove hs
means business.
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washinston,s Spring Racing Meeting.

WASHINGTON March 3o-The spring meeting OF tho
Washington Jockey Club W Ill begin on April IS. There
will be twelve days of racing No stakes are az.
caps. steepiechases and selling races; The sum Of
$3.lOO win be hung up in purscs each day. and nvo
ty OF below one mile There are number Of
fair weather the track will DO In good condition
st work.
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Gymnastics at DR.. savase.s.

Tho third annual gymnastic exhibition OF Dr. Saw.
ages Institute students he'd last evening at his
| gymnasium on Fifty.ninh street. There was good
attendance of ladies and gentlemen There were eAhi.
billions the parallel bars running nigh jump horizon.
tai bars, dying rings AMI tumblinR Tho athletes Tho
included Messrs 4: Rice. LOUIS Denis IT, H. Hawkins
f. Reverb, II. d. Sill. r. Z. Leonard. II. d. Phbrick W.
Content. i. Davis. r. Smith Il. BELL Z. Ktppler Z. H.
Gre enhall, g. 4. Mcclellan. and X. WacncnLen, did
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Edwards Defeats Pciser,

Zahns Academy. 1l6 East Fourteenth street, was
crowded with amateur billiardtsis last evening when
James Edwards (aOo) defeated Isaac Peiser COO by
200 l4O OF the winner 4l53: best run Of
the winner a: average Of the loser, 80 80 The con.
tending players this evening will be Alexander fuld
Goo and W. s. EaIon, JE uUO.
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BOWLING.
Miss Bank.'s High Bowling Score.

Tho largest crowd that has yet assembled at the
weekly games of the Knickerbocker Bowling Club was
present yesterday afternoon the Tennis Court alleys
handsome lamp. donated by Mrs Il. N. Pell for tho
highest score presented to Miss Banks who rolled
217. china bonbonnicre box. donated by Mr. Shipey
Jones for the went to Miss Draper
OF candies from Mrs. q. l. Kin gsand present
all the ladies resent. Prottily bound club manuals
containing the list Of club members, rules and officers
were also trbuted among the members.
DR. pierrpont rolled tho highest gentlemen's score.
21o Miss Van Rensselaer, rolled 2O5. Miss Frazer 2O!'
Miss kohisaat 199 and Mr.. +. Cooper 1SO Tho com.
petition for tho silver cup is occasionnY
rivalry among the lady b0wlers.
Among those present yesterday were Mrs. Austin
GoIhin Mrs. J. Hooper Hanmer.lcy, Mr.. Columbus D.
Mrk Kchard n Poi Mrs T. sheidsn, Mrs. L. l. Eanks
Iis; DrspsT Miss FizssIaId. Mi;s 4 Gallup, A!s. l.
Ms. 4, @. Winthrop. Mira; A Winthrop. Mr.. j. il
Sud4 w. s &c. NJ. n Gsm%.p e MI r.. G!.rkscn
Mr.. W. Jones. Jr Mr.. A. Green MIR. A. j. Hamme rsiy
Mis- i:s Ireland Miss T. i Ireland Miss
Peasley, Mrs H. Psll, Mrs relen Ms, RIksr Miss van
IhGrnne Miss TEszs5 Mis- T1rrancs Mrs + VAIN
WesterysIs Miss Williamson; Miss Eohlsaat Nj. X In
Pierrepont. amt Mr.. N. T. Pine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

There is ease for those far
gone in consumption-not
recovery-ease.
There is cure for those not
far gone.
There is prevention-bct-
ter than cure-for those who
are threatened.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIVING and SCOTS
Emulsion of cod.liver oil.
even if you are only a little
thin.
Free.
ScoT BowNR. Chemists. r,s South 9Th Avenus,
Your drusci,. keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod.llr,r
cell druggists everywhere do. o..
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Tschigorin in brooklyn.

The famous Russian master. Tschigorin. gave simu
taneous exhibition of play At tho Brooklyn Chess Clu
last evening. Among others pitted against him wer
such we.known cracks as lalpern. Hnnham. kemenJ
and Pollock.
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Gnilantry Is Lame.

The nne two year-old colt dallantry. by the
English sire Galopin. out OF Jennie b.. owned
by Messrs. ]. A. & A. Fl. Morris. is lame.
The youngster has thrown out a srint and
will probably be taken out Of training for
TINA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

Edward Greacen. John L. Suilivans close friend. has
accepted the position OF referee In tho tenround glove
contest between Eddie Avery OF Wiamsburgh and
ChAppie Moran, the champion bantam OF England.
which will take place next Saturday night.
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Fordham Team whltewa.hed d.

yesterday morning and in the afternoon played their
4sst game of the season with the Fordham College
team at the latters grounds in Fordham The score:
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BrootIyn Beats Newark .t Chess,

team OF nine chess players from tho Chess and
Checker Club OF tho Brooklyn Young Mems Christian
Assoc alton visited tho Newark Chess Club on Monday
evening and defeating their team by the
clos score OF ~ to 6Ie These teams have played
three matches this season. the Newark Club winning
the Ilrsl TWO.
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FOR SKIN DISEASES

soeshavng their
prompt and thorough remedy AYERS Saapara
expels of poison its
influence lf the
becomes soft and fair. Be get AYERS Sasapar
more than thirty the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

Block signals ana Int rlockinE Switches
Are the best assurances safety on railroad They
protect The tracks OF tie Pennsylvania Kairoad-Ad
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Salt-R heum

when he ear entirely healed and has
remained SO since" Isaac Clements,
$50 years Of age), Fort Ann, N. Y.
1.-TWO bottles Of Ayers Sarsaparilla
cured my baby Of an eruption which
covered his body in ono solid seal. ~,
Mrs. Kate Lamb, Orion, Utah. y
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

As expected the Grip team defeated in both Of
their American Amateur Bowling Union games rolled
against the Manhattan Athletic Club and Ivanhoe
Bowling Club at the Columbus Market alleys corner
l24th street and seysnth svenue last night. They
Iyanhoes found no trouble in downing the Harlem men
The SCORES:
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baseball, Polo Grounds, To-day.
Opening game. New York vs. Jaspors (Nsuhstta Col
sgsI> GANG $50 +. ". Admission 20 cents -,Ads.
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Ivanhoe ..107 2l5 322 42G 500 b94 GIT 753 s2s ss5
Grip..... 80 1888 2l8 275 34< <35 COT 57l 1864 T35
Umpires-T. Balrath and II. swartz scorers-G W.
Grifiths and j. Davis.
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FIRST CANE.


Irir.......77 151 21O r5 400 400 5s7 CAT 7,l 7p5
Manhn A. c 80 146 $50 1924 800 467 553 641 100 Sl3
Umpires-T. B'lrath and II. Swartz. scorers-J.
DAVE and Howard MAcLean.
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Totals. IL "a IL 1871 Totals. IL 80 900

Manhn A. c. 81 1875 249 331 1876 40 561 637 1874 1871
lvAnhOs .S5 173 278 37S $50 54U 824 722 S24 800
Umpires-T Balrath and II. Swartz. scorers-H. Mac
Lean and q. w. Griiths.
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ErysipeIas

perceptible matter
into q sort OF scab,
en-, and fall of.
raw and sore. Sal
prescriptions did
Stunning tho troubl,
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commencing with .
singing, painful
sensation and a dis.
charge Of almost im>
which would form
Increase In size, loos.
leaving tho parts
YES and the doctors'
ne no good. Pro.
to be eczema, I bs.
gan to take Ayers
Sarsaparills. Ihad
hardly commenced
on the fifth bottle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31

Is the popular train TO the Worlds Fair city after
man ssePsrs. dining cara. and coaches. all vesti-
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Tonight's games will be between the New York A. c.
NJ ntg0mery, and Echo Bowling clubs.

Tho Bedford and Twentythird street branches Of tho
Young Mems Christian Assoc iation rolled two
the formers alleys on Tuesday evening The scores:
CANE.
Bedford-F. Aukamp l62; Donald, ISL: Phillips lao;
Shaw 100; W. Aukamp. lS6. Total, 100.
Twentythird street-Cox. 1%2: Rueokert -168:
Deuchar, 12A: Echs. 1<2: Klingslhofer. 1%s. Total.
TAP.
GAME.
Bedford-r. Aukamp 14s; Donald. $50; Phillips 15l,
Williams 1913; ". Aukamp 1879. Total 100.
Twentythird Street--Cox 1917 Rueckert 40. Dsu-
char, no. Eiche, 1853: Klngslhoner 1s3. Total, 1877
The game In the Weller tournament Tuesday night
resulted 10 victory for the Central Park bowsTA Tho
Bioomi dae-Iloyd, 1853: Weller. 1902; Mulch. 1872;
Fitzpatrick, 1864; Williams ils: Lobden, III: Connel
Ian 100: Strack. 1856; Demmler. 1885, wilkinson. 1<3.
Total, 1515.
Central Part-IIaight JAG; Babcock. 143; Stevens.
15U; Dali. Ill; Burke. 172; Small l47; Luce IT.: DA-
Wis., 146. Brown. l<3; Dun. 10l. Total. 1.628
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bottles Of Ayers Sarsaparilla, and was
completely cured. I can sincerely rec
ommend this medicine to others, and
consider it splendid .blood.purifier."-
Justin s. Burt, Upper Keswick, N. B.
layers sarsaparilla cured me OF
scrofula."-J. G. Berry, Deerfield, Mo.
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length, our family
physician recon-
mcnded mo to try
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
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ter taking two bottles, I was en-
the disease having never
itself since. - e. b. Simpson,
n, Tenn.
o years ago I was troubled with
cum. It was all over my body,
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and nothing the
doctors did for me
was Of any avail.
At last I took four
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-02
English Policemen.

The police regulations in England are
very different from those common in
this country. The policeman there is
not nearly SO autocratic as he is here
and would never think of using club
or striking a man, except in self defense.
j. Gilmer Speed gives this story of their
mild sway:
Upon one occasion man came into
my Office and created a disturbance. /
ordered him out. He declined to go, 30
sent for policeman. A sergeant came.
| said to him:
"This man does not belong here and
refuses to leave my Office. Will you
please take him out?'
expected the sergeant to tell the man
he must go, and then if he did not move
on expected to see the officer remove
him by force. Not at all. The sergeant
said, "You had better leave here, sir,
and his tone was as respectful and civil
as though he was asking favor.
The man manifested no intention OF
leaving, and the police officer began an
inquiry as to his reasons for wanting tc
stay This so exasperated me that put
the man out myself, greatly to the
establishment and apprehension Of the
officer.
He explained to Inc that l had no right
to interfere in the matter l had brought
to his attention. and that doubtless the
intruder would get out warrant against
me and have me arrested for assault.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-02
No. 3s5.-The Explosive Raft.

Few people have any idea of the number
of mystifying tricks and puzzles that can
be done with toothpicks. The toothpick
should be of wood and the more pliabe the
better. Matches are sometimes su bstituted
for the toothpicks, but they are liable to
break before they bend and make the tricks
much more difficult. One of the most pic
turesque of toothpick tricks is called the
explosive raft" and it is figured in the
cut.
1t can be formed with eight picks in this
manner: First, cross two picks in form OF
an X, place another pick across the point
of intersection and hold the three firmly
with your thumb and forefinger; then in
sert another pick over the two at the tor
and under the one in the center, and dc
likewise with those at the bottom Then
the raft is half completed. Turn it around
place another pick across the center and
wedge two more sticks under and over the
ends of those at the sides.
Then the work is finished and the littlt
affair is ready to be blown up OF course
there is great deal of tension O. the
picks, but this must be released with
lighted match. Apply the flame to one Of
the corners, and in a few moments you will
witness an explosion" that will rend the
raft apart and hurl it's timbers in the air
This will prove an unfailing source o.
amusement to little ones, whose deft fin
gers will probably have no difficulty il
making the skeletonlike craft.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-02

Mr.. j. p. BlaiZe, an extensive real es-
tate dealer in Des Mones, Iowa, narrow
ly escaped one of the severest attacks of
pneumonia while in the northern part of
that state during a recent blizzard, says
the Saturday Review. Mr.. Blaize had
occasion to drive several miles during
the storm and was so thoroughly chilled
that he was unable to get warm, and in
side of an hour after his return he was
threatened with severe case of pneu-
monia or lung fever. Mr.. Blaize sent to
the nearest drug store and got a bottle
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, of
which he had often heard, and took a
number of large doses. He says the
effect was wonderful and in a short time
he was breathing quite easily. He kept
on taking the medicine and the next day
was able to come to Des Moines. Mr..
Blaize regards his cure as sin ply wonder
full. For sale by druggists, Middlebury !;
also f. G. Dyer, West Salisbury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-12-02
A Very Close Shawl

II believe got into the closest place
during the civil war that u man ever
got out of alive" said E. N. Harper, the
Mulhatton of Michigan, now stopping
at the Laclede. II had been detailed
to obtain information regarding the
strength of detachment of Confederate
troops stationed on the Tennessee river,
near Decatur, Ala. got the informa-
ton, and was working my way back to
camp when l was discovered and pur-
sued by scouting party. l had con-
cealed a skiff in the brush on the banks
of the river, but sudden rise had swept
it away, and there was nothing to do but
surrender or swim the swollen stream.
| plunged in, but the current was
stronger than had anticipated, and by
the time l reached midstream my
strength was about exhausted. I man
aged to get hold of the end of a floating
log and drifted down stream, while the
Johnnies made the water around me
boil with their bullets.
~ soon drifted out of range and
crawled up ON the log, only to discover
that it was already occupied by big
water moccasin, who was inclined to
dispute possession. l had no weapon
but water soaked pistol. If staid on
the log would get bit; if l got off l
would be drowned. While debating
what should do the log drifted within
range of tho Union pickets, and they
appeared to think had been raised up
by special providence as practice
,-erat Tho G,-ot x-o11ox, 1,i11al tba NM
casin, and before they could reload l
made them understand that l was not
trying to pull any feathers out of the
tail of the American eagle. Since my
escape from that position of fourfold
peril Ihave been something of fatalist. "
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.