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The American Way.

Several men in an up town hotel recently
were telling of dueling experiences they
had had, when it came William H. SEQ
Wills turn. He is fine looking, modest
man, with mild gray eyes, and resides in
Hudson, N. Y. He spends much of his
time here and is quite popular. His duel
was thrust ON him. Travelling from Paris
to Nice in a car, an insolent young fellow
made himself Objectionable to lady.
Colonel Scovill told the young man that
he had to stop ito be elected from the car
on the end of boot. He, then sat near
the lady and saw that she was not mo-
Tested. At Nice he was waited upon by
the seconds of the young man. He init
mated he did not care to fight, but re-
marked that If he saw the young man in
sulting any lady he would kick him. The
next day the seconds called again and said
their principal wanted satisfaction and
gore. The colonel had them bring him
around. "Now, young fellow, put up your
hands, for am going to thrash you, If l
can" said the colonel. The young fellow
was knocked out, and the colonel remark
ed, "That will teach you not to be inso-
lent to ladies. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
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Sign Language Useless.

Jones went out to the deaf and dumb asy.
lum on Thursday TO inspect the institution.
Upon entering. he encountered man evi-
IDENTIFY an inmate, and he at once began to
explain to the man by making signs upon
his fingers that he wanted to look through
the place. The man also made signs which
Jones could not comprehend.
Then Jones made other and more elabo-
rate motions, which set the man at work
with greater violence, and for the next halt
hour they stood in the hall gesticuIating
and twisting their fingers without either
being able to comprehend what the other
meant. Finally Jones became angry, and
in an outburst of wrath exclaimed:
"Oh, get out, you idiot Pm tired of
bothering with you.''
Thereupon the man said, That's Just
what was going to say about you"
"Oh. you can speak, can your Then why
in thunder didn't you say so and not keep
me standing here motioning to you?
thought you were deaf and dumb"
"And thought you were, said the man.
Il came here to inspect the asylum, - said
Jones, land took you for patient"
That's what / came here for, and
thought you were an attendant" said the
man.
Here Jones and the man shook hands,
hunted up genuine attendant and went
away happy. After this Jones will always
use his tongue first, no matter where he is.
Boston Courier
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:Layoutsp oaslAwsa n ths svind,
swsrsT TAken a Sssss the iadiahA state
:. and Vow 10000 'spoFts's Make
Nv Pilsrimagss y Rsby.
aat America possesses rival TO the
Ia famous Monte Carlo Is perhaps not
orally Known Snch Is nevertheless
sease. according I'd the New York Re
rider, though the new courts Of the god.
less Of fortune are hsyet only 3 few weeks
old In the little Hoosier town OF Roby are
some OF the largest gambling establish
ments to be found anywhere within the
United States It's estimated that no less
than 10000 persons visit the town daily for
the purposeof playing at some of the games
Of chance which are being run without
even pretense at concealment.
Roby il situated just over the Indiana
line east Of South Chicago. It sprang into
prominence d few years ago by the estab-
lishment of a race course which soon be-
came one of the most popular near the
Windy City With the influx of racing
men and sports came several shining lights
In the pugilistic world. As it was difficult
to arrange anything but rather tame box
ing bouts within the city limits of Chicago,
an athletic club was organized In Roby, and
fistic encounters were of weekly occurrence.
Meeting with success in these ventures, the
Columbian Athletic club. as this organiza-
tion was called, erected colossal arena
about a year ago to accommodate their
large audiences.
The arena was, however, never used The
sheriff of Lake county, in which Roby is
situated, put an end to both slugging
matches and racing. This action practical
ly killed the club. A few weeks ago Chief
of Police Brennan, acting under the in
structions of Mayor Hopkins, closed every
gambling house in Chicago and has COM
PEELED them to remain closed ever since.
Several of the gambling fraternity whostill
held stock in the Columbian Athletic ciub
met and decided to move to Roby, opening
establishments there.
In three days no less than 80 "layouts,' y
including roulette, faro. keno, craps, byron
omus, hazard and various other games, were
shipped to Roby and arranged in the arena
of the club. Gamblers who were not mem
bers of the club hastened to secure rooms
and houses in other parts of the town.
The arena is just outside the town limits
on land owned by the club. 1t is an enor-
nous wooden structure, nearly circular in
form and painted dull brown. One end
is reserved for Offices, baths and few
sleeping apartments. The remainder of the
building is arranged like huge amphithe-
ater. with tiers of seats around the sides
In the center of this amphitheater are the
gambling booths There are no ''lookouts"
to be passed before one may enter this
gigantic den. The heavy door swings as
readily for the novice as for the professional
gambler, and no questions are asked so
long as the visitors conduct themselves in
an orderly manner.
Within the little booths or rallied inclo-
sures are games of faro, roulette, "Old Hy,"
craps, keno, etc. The faro fends seem to
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There is snake belonging to the
snall family causidP, inhabiting Afri-
ca. that is said to have the power
of eiecting its venom to short dis
fance. This snake is called by the
Dutch Beers "spuw slang. or spit
snake. When this snake erects its
teeth, the pressure of the maxillary
bone on the gland causes the venom to
flow in drops, and it may be quite pos
sible that by discharging air from its
mouth the poison may be blown some
distance. But this information and
observation Of these Dutchmen may be
taken cum grano sails, or we might
fall into the same errors as the aneient
Munchausen, Pliny the elder. New
York Times.
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form the aristocracy of the gamesters, and
the groups around the faro layouts are
smaller and more quiet than those around
the other tables. Many man has come to
Roby with sure system to beat the faro
bank and had to borrow car fare to get
back to Chicago There are no poker tables
in the main hall, but several of the smaller
| apartments have been fitted up for the
great American game"
| At this newly modelled Monte Carlo play
begins about o'clock in the afternoon and
continues until the last train leaves for
Chicago, at about 2 2o'clock the next morn
| ing. The amphitheater and other rooms
are lighted by electricity. Arrangements
are being made for heating them, these ia
cilities being at present lacking.
But the arena is not the.only place where
gambling is carried on in Roby. In fact,
about every third house is now occupied by
members of the sporting fraternity, and
games of all kinds are running. The town
is crowded with sharpers Fights, fire.
quently attended with shooting and stab
bing, are Of almost daily occurrence.
| For awhile the trains running to and
| from Roby were worked by skin" gam
blers, three card monte" men, .thimble
riggers" and the like The railroad COM
pany has put stop to this, however, and
if one of these men daras to shew his nosa
on board a train he is unceremoniously
elected by conductor and brakemen. The
'sure thing" gamblers have now estab-
lished their stands on the road leading from
the town ''square" to the arena and keep
the constable busy driving them away. No
sooner do they disappear from one SPOT.
however, than they bob up in another, and
the game goes merrily on.
Following the example set by more en-
inent divine, clergyman having a church
In Roby has made an attempt to purify the
moral atmosphere of the town. He started
by daily visiting the arena and learning
the names Of several Of the gamblers active
ly engaged in the games conducted there
He had them arrested and brought before
Squire" Merritt on the charge of being
common gamblers Two or three of the
prisoners were convicted and fined $40 each.
after which they returned to their stands
at the arena and continued business as be-
fore. In retaliation the gamblers swore out a
warrant for the too jealous clergyman. and
he, too, was charged with being common
gambler. According to the laws Of Indi-
ona; couhion gamoier ID, among otner
things, a person who frequents any place
where gambling is permitted or carried on.
To frequent place, according to the legal
meaning of the word, is to visit that place
more than once within space of two years.
The clergyman, having visited the arena
several times within a very few days, was
therefore common gambler. He was liza
bic as such to fine, to imprisonment, or
70 both. The case, however, was never
pressed, the reverend gentleman having de-
sisted from his crusade
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THE COMPLEXION or CHINESE

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sumo y saffron hue, there is dull pain in the re
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ways occur, and there Is sometimes dizziness on
arising from sitting posture. Constipation
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common ailment, always in itsaggr waited form
very dangerous. Hostetters Stomach Bitter,
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yields to the b tiers. the FLYER Is seriously in
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and kidney trouble and debility.
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sEkr-PRAIsE.

selt-praise Is no recommendation, but
there are times when one must permit O
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When what he says is supported by the tes.
timony Of others no reasonable man will
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and in proof Of their merits II is only neo-
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Beware of limitations. Ask for ALL
COCKS, and let no solicitation induce you
to accept q substitute.
BRAEDRETH's PILLS arrest the progress Of
decay.
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BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

As mercury win surely destroy the sense oi
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces.
Such art cles should never be used except on
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can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
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Is taken internally and made In Toledo, Ohio,
by I. J. Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
- Sod by drug. lists; price, IS cents per
bottle.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-04-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
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constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
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its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
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to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
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substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
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A Loopholc For Escape.

Thompson, while bicycling yesterday,
rang for baby carriage to make way. 1t
did not, and the baby was killed and he ar
rested"
sHow can he excuse HIMSELF"
He pleaded self defense"
"The dickensl'
Yes ltturned out the baby was his and
teething, Life.
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Recognized tho sxmptoms.

who has No. 23sn asked the hotel clerk.
Mr.. Hayseed," replied the boyt
THAT accounts FOR 1t, said the clerk.
He has just sent down word that he's got
bad attack of asthma and wants doctor.
Run up and turn oil the gas. Puck.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-04-13

Each year finds "BrOwa's Bronchial Tro.
ches in new localities in various parts ol
the world. For relieving coughs, colds and
throat diseases they have been proued reli.
able Sold 0aly iil 6ores.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-04-13

Mrs. HiAi-Somehow or other couldn't help
feeling awfully cheap In my new hat this IN rIl-
ing. Hifli-Humphi I'll bet a hundred the hat
wasn't troubled that way.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-04-13
wATrn MOTOR,

One Tuerk Water Motor, new, that will
develop from 10 to 16-horse power; can be
had at sacrifice by addressing
PALMER & REy,
Portland, Or.
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How is this, waiter? There are no oysters
in these shells" What can YOU expect, sir,
when we only charge 10 cents dozen.H
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-04-13

Soak DO you always pay AZ you 60? Freshly
Always. soak-Why? Freshby- Because they
won't let me go without.
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srgfs - AU Ntle ~ rik5tit uE utftkNAAss
4ellow evidently got scared and
and she got home all right.
That was terribIet'' said the lean man.
with the serious face.
Itwas for fact, y said the stout man.
Not q circumstance TO ease / saw the
other day. said the lean man, as If he did
not careif the subject were dropped right
there or not.
Whats thatir said the stout man.
Fact. Not half as bad as one saw the
other day =
What was it2" asked the stout man as
the gang began to listen.
well. ] hate to tell it, but if you insist
on the story guess I'll have to tell it brief
ly. 1t happened in the presence of at least
90 people, and am sorry to say was one
of them. A little girl not over years of
age was held up and 10 cents and child's
car ticket taken from her,Nnd never a soul
to offer an objection"
why didn't you get up and do some
thing?" asked the stout man Indignantly.
1T was none of my affair."" said the lean
man carelessly.
Where was this?" blurted the stout man,
growing fierce.
"Oh, ON a street car. The little girls
mother held her up SO the conductor could
take the fare"
The stout man collapsed, and the lean
man continued to look as if ne was not in
any way interested in the case.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
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Csc Enameline stove Polish, no du.. no smell
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EtIiOaito Nttt
with but little or no re-
lief, ! persuaded her TO
try DR.. Plerce's FAvOrite
Prescription and Gold
en- Medical Discovery. -
She was so out OF heart,
she returned tho answer
that II would be like
an tho rcst--of no good !
but on my account, Rh0
said she would try II, 30
/ got ono bottle each: :
and before she had used
half OF O bottle ehe felt
thot a. tvaa hnuniitiuQ
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-02-02

Thirty years ago ever the greater
pets we're not paid as literally for
their verses as the lesser mes are
now. One poet, however, had the
audacity to fix his own compensation,
and to secure its payment. The
name Of Lamartine, poet, historian,
and statesman. occurs only o &c in
the back numbers of the Revue des
Deux Mondes, the great literary
periodical of France. 1t is appended
to several verses about which the fJl-
lowing story is told;
At the time of the fabulous sue.
cess of the ''History of the Giron-
dins," Monsieur Buloz, editor of the
Eevue, begged the poet to contribute
something In prose for his periodical.
Lamartine consented, making a con
dit on, however, of an advance pay.
ment of 4, 900 francs. On receiving
the money, as a sort of acknowledge
ment Of the favor, he handed the
publisher a copy Of verses, saying that
he could print them if he liked as an
earnest of his promised articles.
Then came the revolution OF 1848.
One day Lamartine. then Minister of
Foreign Affairs, received a call from
Buloz, now his bitter enemy. II
have come" said the editor Of the
Revue des Deux Mondes, ITO ask you
to Fay me the 1000 francs / lent
YOU"
Certainly, with pleasure" an
swered Lamartine, taking four crisp
thousand-franc notes out Of a drawer
OF his writlng-tabie.
Buloz, quite u%nprepared for this
prompt way of transacUing business,
faltered, "But then. l lowe you some
thing for those verses"
"Oh, that is of no consequence; do
not mention that" said Lamartine,
carelessiy.
EXCUSE me, Monsieur lie Ministre,
but the Revue des Deux Mondes pre-
fers not to be under obligation" said
the editor, very stitiiy.
Yah! then the mater IS very easily
adjusted; let US call it 4, 1000 francs"
and Lamartine replaced the notes In
his drawer, locking it up carefully.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-02-02
The Atlantic Sea Bed.

Proceeding westward from the Irish
coast the ocean bed deepens very gradu.
ally; in fact for the first $50 miles the
gradient is but six feet to the mile. In
the next twenty miles, however, the fall
Is over 5000 feet, and SO precipitous is
the sudden descent that in many places
depths of 1900 to 1900 fathoms are en-
countered in very close proximity to the
100 fathom line. With the depth Of
1900 to 1000 fathoms the sea bed In this
part of the Atlantic becomes a slightly
undulating plain, whose gradients are so
light that they show but little alteration
Of depth tor 1900 miles. The extraor.
binary fatness Of these submarine prair-
les renders the familiar simile of the
basin rather Inappropriate. The hollow
Of the Atlantic is not strictly a basin,
whose depth increases regularly toward
the center; 1t is rather q saucer or dish
like one, SO even is TIE contour of its
bed. II
The greatest depth in the Atlantic has
been found some 100 miles to the north
ward of the island of St. Thomas, where
soundings Of 3S75 fathoms were OBJ.
tanned. The seas round Great Britain
can hardly be regarded as forming part
of the Atlantic hollow. They are rather
a part of the platform banks Of the Euro.
pean continent which the ocean has over
flowed. An elevation of the sea bed
100 fsshoms would suffice to lay bare
the greatest part of the North Sea and
Join England to Denmark, Holland, Bel
GUM, aud France. A deep channel of
water would run down the west coast OF
Norway, and with this the majority OF
the fords would be connected. A great
part of the Bay Of Biscay would disap.
pear; but Spain and Portugal are bat
little removed from the Atlantic depres-
sion. The 100 fathom line approaches
very neal the west coast, and souudings
of 1000 fathoms can be made within
twenty miles OF Cape st. Vincent. and
much greater depths have been sounded
at distances but little greater than this
from the western shores of the Iberiap
Peninsula.-Nantical Magazine.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-02-02
A piscpr,rr Of Coll in VII.

"
"I was ONE of the first to discover
gold in the Ember District Of New South
Wales" said Harold Meyer, of Australia.
THE fact that gold existed there was
not known until 1884, when I announced
NY discovery by stalking my claim and
beginning operations. My discovery
was purely accidental. 1t was ratheI
interesting, also. l own a large cattle
ranch in the Ember District, a very fertile
territory, to say the least. For my owr
qc21muIodation I dug a we'll, and som
une feet down / struck quite a small
stream, that feed the well most excellent
iy. One day, some two months after
the we'll had been finished, accidentally
dropped a magnet Into 1t. l tried in a
dozen different wayst to secure it again,
but tn no purpose. Finally / gave the
matter up in disgust. Soms three weeks
later l visited Sydney, and while there
thought to secure a magnet. When
reached home I Immediately prepared to
recover the old one. / lowered my pur.
chase, fastened to a cord, down into the
well aud slowly moved it about. After
three.qusrters of an hour Of such desult
DRY fishing 1 felt that,I had a doubl,
load of something, and pulled up. L
was ny magnet, but apparently wofull.
changed. 1t was covered completed,
with shining particles that I could MOI
Immediately explain. Upon examination
/ found that they weregold. ~IIepeated
the experiment, and in twenty-fdur hour
the magnet made quite a showing. o
course l began investigating various por
tons of the lan6, and soon found thai
Ihad Il rich tract. I formed a com
,any, aud named the mips The Colder
Sla2uet,'"-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-02-02
Howells Smelling Peas.

/ recall very fully the moment
and the place when l first heard OF
Don Qulxote, while IS yet l could not
connect it very distinctly with any.
body's authorship, writes William
Dean Howells in his literary autobi.
ography Ia the Ladies' Home journal.
i was still too young to conceive Of
authorship even In my own case, and
wrote my miserable verses without
any notion OF literature, or anything
put the pleasure Of seeing them
actually come out rightly rhymed
and measured The moment was
at the close o! a summers
day just before supper, which in
our .houseiwel had lawlesslv late and
the place was the kitchen where my
mother was going about her work,
and listening as she could to what
my father was telling my brother and
me and an apprentice OF ours, who
was like a brother to US both, of q
book that he had nee read. We
boys were all ishelling peas, but the
story, as it went on, rapt US from the
poor employ, and whatever u fingers
we're doing our spirits we're away in
that strange land OF adventures and
mishaps, where theIfeyered life of the
knight truly without fear and with
cut reprosch burned itself out /
dare say my father tried to make US
understand the satirical purpose OF
the book; / vaguely remember his
speaking Of the books Of chivalry it
was meant to ridicule, but a boy
could not care for this and what ]
longed TO do at once was to get that
book and plunge into its story.