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: August.
Flower

Perhaps you do not believe these
statements concerning Green's Au-
gust Flower. Well, we can't make
you. We can't force conviction in
to your head or med
Doubling icine into your
throat. We don't
Thomas. want to- The money
Is yours, and the
misery is yours; and until you are
willing to believe, and spend the one
for the relief of the other, they will
stay so. John H. Foster, II2a
Brown Street, Philadelphia, says:
My wife is a little Scotch woman,
thirty years ofage and of a naturally
delicate disposition. For FIVE or six
years past she has been suffering
from Dyspepsia. She
Vomits became so bad at last
that she could not sit
Every Meal. down to a meal but
she had to vomit it
as soon as she had eaten it. Two
bottles of your August Flower have
cured her, after many doctors failed.
Shecan now eat anything, and enjoy
it; and as for Dyspepsia, she does not
know that she ever had it." o
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THE PADRE.
fainting form of Teresa on his right
arm, while his right hand held aloft a
crucfix, and his lips moved in prayer
for the success of the righteous.
AT the very foot of the altar fought
the band of buccane ers and the follow
ers Of Francisco, the former slowly
giving way foot by foot as they were
sorely pressed by the soldiers.
At length their leader, Luigi, fell
and the victory was complete. One
only Of the pirates band escaped to
carry the news to his companions on
board the vessel which had brought
them and the captive maiden from
Acapulco.
Though fierce had been the combat,
yet it was not particularly sanguinary,
for though many deep wounds had
been received no lives were sacrificed.
Pillion, and his confederate, Pedlesso,
who was Of the party, were both sore
ly injured, but, nevertheless, the SOL
diers bound them firmly with their
troopers started for Acapulco, each
with captive pirate walking beside
his horse, secured to the saddle-bow.
When the little band passed in
through the grim sally port of Fort
Diego there was great rejoicing, that is
with the soldiers and our friends, but
not among the buccaneers, for these vii
lains were destined to never again
emerge from the interior of the frown-
ing battlements; they, alike chief and
subaltern, expiated their crimes upon
the gall ows.
Padre Garcia had double duty to
perform during his visit to the citadel,
for beside the christening of the COM
mandant's youthful heir, he was called
upon to join Francisco Alvarez and the
lovely Teresa in marriage.
Now the house of Alvarez has re-.
gained its former pres tige, and its
master, the gallant soldier, has ever
been thankful that he was detailed to
escort the devout priest, Padre Garcia,
to the fortress Diego, that memorable
night when he encountered Luigi Pill
lion, the pirate. and his captive, the
Senorita Teresa
MARION DOWNING
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PARENTAL LOVE.

Few Words on the Abuse OF Parents-by-
Law.
Our first and best love is the love that
greets us at the first awakening of our
eyes; love SO true and unselfisb, so
constant that it is the richest blessing
that the Glmightv has bestowed upon
lives, and one of its best qualities is
that it is ever mutual, for who could
resist its noble influence? And yet
with all its purity it still is subject to
that old adage that the course of true
love never did run smooth" When in
our infancy and earliest childhood we
cling to that love, only too happy If by
our obedience and strongest effort we
can please our dear parents; but as we
grow older and our character forms we
are apt to act up to the promptings of
our own consciences our own judg-
ment Then here arise the first Stun
bling blocks that ruff e the course of our
love. 1t is not that the love has grown
less-it is still the same faithful love
but it is one of the ills that flesh is heir
to- for what parents would be glad to
possess child who had no character,
no judgment of its own, but was mere
ly d figurehead, to be led wherever
chance might lead it, and when the last
moments arrived with what peace II
mind could a parent leave such child
to battle alone with the world?
With what patience and untiring ef-
forts should we endeavor to make that
difference as small as possible, and
strive to make up for it with every at
tention and consideration, for were our
opportunity to extend from the first
awakening to our last sleep we
could not repay our debt to
our parents. And here arises
one of the saddest subjects-one that
reflects the least credit upon human
nature. 1t is that muchly discussed
object of parents-by- law. In the first
place, if we love our parents how could
we mistreat the parents of the compan-
ion OF our selection, for, according to
the golden rule, how could we do unto
another as we would like to be done
by?
Then, again, there is deeper,
purer view that can be taken of this
most distressing subject Treating
pbrtu law WltnOub pdtlcuc6 anu
consideration not only reflects Upon
the love which we possess for our own
parents. but also upon the love we bear
towards the companion of our selection,
for were 1t not for the patience with
which they nurtured their child we
could not have what God considered His
choicest gift to Adam. For mere graft
itude's sake this unkind feeling should
be. expelled from the hearts of men.
We should be very considerable towards
aged people Remember their years;
their days Of enjoyment are over, their
hearts are very sensitive, and an I'M
known future seems to stretch before
them. Their eyes are dim and their
feet are weary, SO whether they are
your own loving parents or total
strangers, remember the veneration
due to their years and to their expert
enca-Old Homestead.
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houao a God anA = ~ pgsGsneo IL
one - hls most humb1o dIsclp1ex
'.No. NO. padrer' shrisIeed The 1sdys
A6ave ne from thees. ny ensmissl'
May tho saints do - much md morn
Tor ne II / do au9ht 70 canse you pain. 2
Then, with strength that belied his
weak and attenuxted form, the priest
seized the woman about the waist. and
turning quickly hurried with his fair.
burden up the 1t ops Of the chancel
calling aloud ~ he did 20:
francisco Francisco! Soldiers Of
Mexico. strike in behalf Of the inno-
cent and oppressedr'
The padre had NO need to summon
assistance, for ere he had approached
the one whom he sought to protect.
Francisco Alvarez had opened the door
and become witness to portion OF
the scene.
With terrible oath Luigi Pillion,
the pirate and would-be bridegroom,
sprang after the priest with drawn
blade, as If to strike him dead, but ere
he had taken three steps he was con-
fronted and brought to standstill by
the weapon of Francisco, which flashed
before his eyes in the candle light.
'.Ahi Is ityou?. exclaimed the rene
gade.
eyes, Pillion, 1t is L And thank
our blessed Lady that we meet face to
face with swords in our hands. Now
fight. and Heaven will decide which is
the better manp'
j. The struggle that ensued was short
but furious. 1t presented strange
and impressive sight In the middle of
the chancel stood the padre with the
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runuroyements In Feeding Due to ByD-
e7 fsaas3e RSsesrcssss.
Perhaps no subject IS more interest
E ing 10 the farmer than that Of feeding
his stock, rs the saving Of small por-
ton OF the food daily for large herd
or flock il quite an item in year. Sci
ence has enabled the modern farmer to
arrive at knowledge Of how to feed
in order to accomplish some object IN
view, instead Of measuring I'LL foods
with the pitchfork. The composition
Of foods, with their relative value in
the formation Of fat, flesh, milk or
wool enables the farmer Of the pres
emit day to select his foods and to use
or apply them in those directions to
which they are most serviceable Be-
fore scientific experiments brought to
view the adaptability Of certain foods
for special purposes the feeding Of
stock was but matter of conjecture.
bulk being all sufficient; but improved
methods have made changes IS com
piete as the successful revolutions in
other departments on the farm.
Experiments made at several agri-
cultural stations show that foods are
digested so completely as to give no in
dications of their presence. Thus. cot
ton seed meal fed to cows, although
affecting the composition of the milk,
gave no trace OF its presence, being
converted into butter fat, and 1t Is
now accepted as a fact that the
starch and heterogeneous matter also
contributed to the formation of fat,
which explains the source of the
large yieldsEof butte Noted cows,
and the rapid increase of weight by
selected steers, from food that was APP
parently lacking in the elements that
served to form the fats of the body.
Fat ON the body is that portion of the
food which is not Immediately required
for the support of an animal, being
stored away for an emergency or future
use, and hungering animal will con-
sumo its own flesh, the supply being
ready, and when it is exhausted the
animal is then reduced to an emaciated
condition.
The storage of fat on an animal does
not complete its supply in all respects.
The flesh applied as q term to the
muscles and other lean portions) may
be lacking to such degree that the
animal perishes, though in fat con-
dition. It literally dies of starvation,
or it loses in weight, because, though
covered with fat, a loss ensues in the
other materials forming its body. The
bones become soft, the muscles waste
away and the animal is out Of con-
dition. When fattening an animal,
therefore, the greatest gain is secured
when foods not only rich in the ele-
ments that produce fat are given, but
also containing mineral matter and
hesh-forming elements. Corn alone is
not equal to corn and clover hay, be-.
cause the corn is deficient in mineral
matter, and variety. therefore, af-
fords greater opportunity for gain in
all directions. improvement in feed
ing also adds to the weight at less cost
and increases the profit from that
source also. -Philadelphia Record
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vehicle and ordered tho coachmsn 70
drive toward the town Of Acapulco.
which was scarcely more than : milo
distant from her home.
A. the lady nearcd the quaint old Mex
lean q " and the walls Of the fort cane
into view, she requested her attendant
70 check the pace Of the horses TO .
walk. The senorita seemed to be
looking for sons one, and soon her
search was rewarded, for presently the
notes Of bugle were heard and the
next moment small body Of mounted
men came dashing By.
Az they were about 10 pass. the lead
or. recognizing the occupant OF the car
riage, refined in his steed, and lifting
his military sombrcro bowed low. until:
his dark, curling locks mingled with
the flowing name Of the animal which
he bestrode.
A quick command, another blast Of
the brazen instrument. and the sol
diers halted, wheeled and followed the
vehicle at respectful distance. while
their young captain rode forward and
again salutcd the senorita
A few words in low tone were ut
tered, and Teresa extended her closed
fan, the folds Of which held q tiny note,
one corner alone being visible.
This Francisco Alvarez drew from
its delicate receptacle. As the soldier
glanced at the writing his lips became
compressed, while an ominous frown
overspread his handsome features
When the young man had finished read
ing, he carefully folded the paper and
slipped it for the time being down the
wrist Of the gauntlet which encased
his left hand.
Turning to the picture of loneliness
seated in the carriage Frapciscoare.
marked with dazzling smile:
Have no fears for my safety, fair
Teresa. / am seldom unaccompanied
by my trusty soldiers, and even were
to meet that vile pirate Pi1Iion when
alone, the saints would protect me and
award the victory to one who has ever
held them in the deepest reverence"
"My prayers shall be that they may"
fervently replied the maiden. But
where are you going now, my dear
franciscan
at is some ten miles journey up the
coast to the little church presided over
by the good Padre Garcia. The COM
mandant of Diego wishes me to con-
duct the holy man back to the fort,
for tomorrow night my worthy gen
erals frstborn is to be christened.
Now, scnorita, you will pardon me for
leaving you SO abruptly, for / must
hasten on my way"
go, Francisco" quickly returned
the young woman. do not for mo
ment allow me to detain you in the ex-
ecution of your duty"
The officer drew off his glove and
reaching over the side of the carriage
clasped the hand Of his betrothed ten
Derby then raising his sombrero he
turned his horses head and rode rapid
ly away, followed by his soldiers,
whose Announcements clattered and jim
gled as they went.
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itor, who had entered unannounced.
II am glad that You did so, for it
waves me from repeating the words of
the naughty and ungrateful damsel;
but how are you to accomplish your
ends?"
That remains 70 be SEEM" replied
Luigo Piliion, thoughtfully. Were
not young Francisco Alvarez under the
protection Of his uncle, the Padre Gar
cha, could have swept him from my
path long ago. Despite his ecclesiasti-
cal relative, though. his fate is scaled;
the senorita but moment since. un-
willingly, spoke his death warrant.
do as you see fit, my dear capitano
regarding the youth. Now let us
arrange for the disposition of my
wards property. Her lands, which
border those of mine, are to come to
me, while the balance of vthe girls
fortune. which is by no means insig-
nificant, shall be yours. That | believe
was the agreement"
such it was. Senior Manuel" re-
plied Pillion. And with the fair
Teresa once my bride the fertile acres
Of the pirates wife shall be yours"
Then you may look for all the as
sistance you require mt my hands,"
4nHwercd Pedesso. Come with me to
more secluded spot where we may
devise some scheme by which the
affair may be accomplished" And the
sreacherous Mexican led the way to
the privacy Of his personal apartments
where the two confederates remained
for some time In earnest conversation.
When the beautiful Senorita Teresa
left the presence Of the man who had
taken an oath to protect her interests
TO tho best " his ability, she sum-
moned carriage and throwing del:-
cate black lace mantle ovefher lovely
bead and shoulderA she entered the
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-02-04
'rHE SHADOW AZ The fIREsipE,


There's shadow . no nres,de when the sun
ri eoios creep
Ard crinkie into waves Of gold along the west
ern steep"
M huge back log = blazing, and before It's
ruddy glow
Bits grandpa IN the great oak chair, slow rock
ing 70 and fro.
Though his hair Il white and scanty. still his
faos with pleasure CLOVIS
His old bowed silver spectacIes are asiant upon
his nose.
And by bis ample handkerchief. with check.
cred lines al through.
read his whole LIES story-or, at least, /
think do.
There's Z flint lock Of ..ye ulden time. sword
Of shining steel
Mute Witnesses. but eloquent Of the way be
Ana from hook depending IL bugie, bur
nished bright
That spoke the magic ''Torwardr' in the thick.
ost Of the nght.
His voice II low and gentle now-but then II
rang along
And held the right wing motionless--in cour.
ago doubiy strong.
His words and deeds united were by faith In
freedoms cause;
He spoke and fought for consc,,nc sake-anG
DOB iOf mch y uppfhusc.
Then, too. the deep seas treasures ON the kit
chen walls are hung;
4 wondrous shell, within whose ear the far
Pacific sung;
An antlerss braneh-like eoral;-a sponge-of
All speak OF dear old grandpa and Of what he
used TO do.
Now, his face IL quito . study Of the ltne-en-
graver's art;
A portrait Of 'old age" 10 he-right well he
looks the part;
And, though his night Is failing there IL some
thing in his look
OF o sweetness wise and holy-a reflection from
the book.
lie upon the settle and watch the scared. old
face,
Whose wrinkles and whose crowsfeet are but
the signs Of grace,
And 500 with tears, through laughter. the gro
tesque shadow go
OF grandpa and the great oak chair, slow rock
ing 10 and fro.
-Philadelphia Ledger.
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skunk skins to the Front.

Skunk skins will be fashionable while
seal skins are as hard to get as they are
now Since the British and United
States governments put a bar on the
seal fisheries, the supply of seal skins
has greatly fallen off. Prices have
risen, and strange to say, the demand
has increased. The prospects of q hard
winter will make furs very desirable,
and dealers will have to find worthy
substitute for seal skin. Skunk skins,
TO be known as Russian sables, will
partly fill the bill. Real sables are as
hard to get as seal skins, and skunk
skins are plentiful. II they are well
dressed they are as stylish as any furs
that can be worn. and they are great
deal cheaper. There are half dozen
big skunk farms in this state alone,
and score or more elsewhere. There
win be no stringency in the supply Of
them, and they will be fnshionable
Skunk skins are already being sold II
Paris AZ russian sables - 81 Louif
Globe Democrat
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SMOOTH SHAVING.


How tho Ancient Had to squirm Around
for a Scrape.
In my wanderings about the world,
writes veteran traveller, being of the
Esau type, hunter and hairy man,
/ have tested the BARRIERS of many ma.
tions and bought their facial nipple.
ments, too. The razor of India, though
"a clumsy-looking semi-disc of steel on
straight handle, does its work, in ma
tive hands, on scalps las q religious
rite) and on rough faces very neatly
and comfortably by merely moistening
the epidermis with cold water, soap
being prohibited. Many a time has
that primitive instrument crossed my
chin without making scratch. At
the courts of oriental tyrants drawing
n drop of blood during the operation of
shaving was capital offense-a pre-.
cautionary edict, no doubt.
Mussel shells were, till lately, used
by savages for the removal of hair, till
the important discovery that frag-
ment of broken bottle is far more eff
fierce islanders of the Apdamans, who
operated in this rough fashion on two
escaped Indian convicts, whose lives
were spared, as they were considered
desirable you ng men" for a tribal al
lance by marriage. When afterward
rescued these foolish truants described
their sufferings under the ceremonial
installation as terrific and of long
duration.
proh tcfn rsn Aalr Sf int
to remove his locks and eyebrows,
''disfiguring his countenance" on occa-
sions of mourning. The modern Him
doc shows his grief at the BARRIERS
hands in the same fashion, as did his
motherland, old Egypt.
/ have nice specimens of Norwegian
cutlery, but not until a few days ago
did / know that the inventive Morse
man had marched before us in razors.
A friend who had been travelling hard
for two whole years came to stay
with me, and exhibited the most
beautiful pair of these toilet tools I
ever saw, of very highly finished Bees
semer steel, simple and scientific, be-
ing merely thin fiat blades of metal,
inserted in grooves Of thicker stuff
The agent warrants their edge to stand
for three months, when the razors
must be sent to him, dismounted and
sharpened, having to be removed from
the grooved back to do so Chantery,
the sculptor, made one of hard bronze
with a keen and effective edge, and
there are relics of Pompeii m anufac-
tured in that alloy. ~ National Barber.
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SIMPLE LAWN ROLLER. I
A Machine That Can Be Made at Home
at Small Expense.

A Machine That Can BE Made at Home
at Small Expense.
A good thing was seen at work re-
Gently on place in a neigh boring
city. 1t was evidently homemade and
was rapidly rounding up and harden
ing the walks and drives, and at the
same time clearing them of moss,
weeds and grass. A pair of light
rollers eighteen inches in diameter and
three feet long are. mounted, the one
forward of the other, as shown in the
illustration, to be drawn by one horse.
A seat for the driver is bolted to the
platform and near his feet an iron
rod, on which can be thrown his
weight, extends through a slot and
connects with scraper resting on the
ground. To make this, plank two
inches thick and six inches wide is
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a71ere's something behind ~
That's what you think, perhaps,
when you read that the proprietors
Of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy offer
$500 reward for an incurable case
Of Catarrh. Rather unusual, you
think, to find the makers Of . medi-
cine trying to prove that they be-
lieye IN it ~There must be some
hing back Of i'll"
But its plain, square offer, made
in good faith. The only thing that's
back Of it is the Remedy. II cures
Catarrh in the Head. To its mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing
properties, the worst cases yield,
no matter how bad or Of how long
standing. It has a record that
goes back for IS years It Doesn't
simply relieve - it perfectly and
permanently cures. With . Rem
edy like this, the proprietors can
make such an offer and mean it.
Tobe sure there, 8 risk i'm it,but.
it's SO very small that they are
willing to take It.
You've "never heard Of anything
like this offer?" True enough.
But then you've never heard Of
ANYTHING like Dr.. Sage's Remedy.
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short material spliced to the 16 foot
studding. series Of bins feet wide
and high extend across one end of the
barn. The barn proper Is intended to
be used to store hay and grains, tho
cows stalls being in the sheds. The
shed floors are 2 feet higher next the
barn than at the outside to facilitate
cleanliness There is q 4 feet vide
passage between the outside walls and
the cattle. The cattle occupy feet,
the manger feet and an alley. way be-
tween the manager and tine barn proper
( feet The flooring is all , inches
thick, except in the alley-ways. where
il IS but inch II Is claimed that the
barn can be built for about $500
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