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strength in wrists and arms is an In
dispensible qualification for skating
cruiser, as well as a steady and quick
foot. Few who have not INDUCED in
this delightful sport can realize the
tremendous speed attained even in
very moderate breeze, or of the diff
Guilty in handling sail so as to receive
the most benefit with the least exer-
tion. There are few prettier sights to
be seen on a bright, cold, winter
day than aotilla of skaters with their
snow-white sails bulging before a stiff
breeze as they come dashing over the
glistening surface of the course.
1t can be safely asserted that of all
known modes of locomotion sailing on
skates comes nearer to flying than any
thing hitherto attempted. The only
serious drawback to it's indulgence is
that it requires a good deal of space
and that ordinary skaters can scarcely
take any comfort where these living
yachts are flying about, as a collision
with one of them is far from pleasant.
An entirely new feature, which from
its novelty and simplicity of construc-
tion is bound to become very popular,
is kind of running sledge that is in
tended to supplement the snowshoe.
It can be used on any snow-covered
surface, as we'll as on the ice wherever
the foot meets with resistance. For
people who have q disinclinatiop to
use skates or snowshoes the kick sled
fills the purpose admirably. 1t is
adapted 10 men, women and children,
and does not require the slightest
preparatory skill IN it's use. There is
no danger from breaking through the
ice, as each runner is from six to eight
feet long. The person who uses the
sled fastens stout strap provided with
steel prods on his right or left foot,
stands with one foot on one of the
runners and does some lively kicking
with his prod-shod foot. In Sweden,
from which country this sled is i'm
ported, it is turned to use by the
farmers in carrying small loads both
to and from their homes. Tourists
are also very fond of this means of
locomotion and on fair surface at
least thirteen miles an hour can easily
be covered. By many it is called the
ice bicycle, being controlled by a
steering gear, and fully as beneficial
in its hygienic effects as any wheel.
The kick-sled, as matter of course,
can be utilized for coasting or any
thing else in the way of similar sports
to which it's owner may want to turn
it's use.-Chicago Herald.
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SNOWSHOEING.
COLD WEATHER FUN IN THE
NORTHWEST.
Clubs Multiplying in Wisconsin and
Minnesota, Where the Sport Is
the Most Popular-Skates
Propelled by Sails.

~ F all winter sports snowshoe-
ing bids fair to become the
J most popular within the past
two years it has obtained a
firm foothold in the Northern States
and is now receiving an unusual
amount of attention in the East. Taken
at all it's points snowshoeing is with
oot doubt the ideal exercise during
the cold season because it offers such
multitude of advantages over oil other
cold weather sports. While skating
will invariably find favor with O large
number of people and has it's never
failing delights, it is always handi-
capped by the serious disadvantage OF
being confined to a very limited space
when compared with snowshoeing.
For good skating there must also be a
combination of favorable weather, and
thaw, however slight, makes the ice
too soft for good sport and snowfall
following spell of mild weather ut
terly spoils the ice so far as skating is
concerned.
A snowshoe runner is not hsmpered
very much by the whimsicalities of the
weather clerk all that is wanted is q
fairly respectable snowfall; this given,
the snowshoe enthusiast will do the
rest. Hard snow or soft, new-fallen
or old, crusted or a little wet, the
runner can skim the surface with per-
feet ease. You are not confined to
narrow ponds or rivers, but can take
your course in whatever direction
your fancy dictates. You are relieved
from all the anxiety attendant on
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grandmothers are again reproduced in
the coiffure of the belle of the season.
The two accompanying illustrations
are copied from the London Queen,
and offer an excellent opportunity for
copying. -
, The matron's headdress is =" very
unique. Two partings, straight and
horizontal one, divide the hair into
three parts; the two in front sre
smooth on the brow, and made to de-
scribe at the sides three graduated
curls or rolls placed together rather
slantwise. A twist of shot ribbon coils
round the conspicuous knot of hair
loops, intermingled with few friz-
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skating of breaking through the ice
and getting an ice-cold bath or being
drowned. If the ground IS level. the.
snowshoe runner can make splendid
time, and is able to cover immense
distances with but very little exer-
tioa. Indeed, it is claimed by the
devotees to this sport that it is tie
ideal exercise for everybody, young
and old, of both sexes. In Minnesota,
Wisconsin and elsewhere there are a
great number of snowshoe clubs, all
III the most fourishing condition. In
the last tournament at Red Wing, a
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CHAPTER XIII.
ETHEL'S NEW home.


The following Monday, as Ethel Never
gail was preparing to leave the scot
tage" for the "castle," Mrs. Clum told
her, laughingly, Of the last joke of the
season.
Old Stiles, it seems, had gone from DR.
Elfensten's door to the Manse on Satur-
day evening, and had been allowed to re-
main over the Sabbath.
On rising from the breakfast-table on
Sunday he had asked the hour for church
service Being told half-past ten, he left
the house about ten in order to 60 to the
church.
A few minutes before church time the
pastor walked up tho aisle, and, before
ascending the pulpit steps, happened to
raise his eyes, and there, to his aston
ishment, in his own accustomed place
sat old Stiles, with the mysterious wallet
ON his knee.
Hesitating a moment in order to think
how he could get the half-crazy creature
from the sacred place, Mr.. Lee opened
pew door at the side of the pulpit,
and, going in, sat down in order to see II
the man would not take the hint and de-
scend.
But, to his dismay, the stratagem did
not work.
Old Stiles sat still.
Soon the bell stopped tolling, the OF
gan commenced the solemn voluntary,
while the congregation sat gazing from
pastor to pulpit, with its strange occu-
pant, in speeches. wonder.
After while the voluntary ended,
and Mr.. Lee arose in despair to pass in
to his place, when. to his utter astonish-
1nent, up got old Stiles, and, calmly lay
ing the wallet on the desk before him,
proceeded to give out a hymn.
At this unlooked-tor procedure Rev.
Mr.. Lee sank back in the pew, and con-
cluded to see what the man really In
tended to do. He could not certainly
expect to 60 through the whole service
without his permission.
But the worthy pastor was mistaken.
The man did intend it: and not only
that, but carried out the intcntion-car-
ried it out, too, 10 the delight and salts
faction. of all present.
Never had o fnOre thrilling and elo-
quent sermon been delivered in that
grand cd church than fell upon their
astonished ears from the lips Of Rev.
Edwin C. Stiles, the half-craZcd posses
sor of the mysterious wallet.
After having filled his breathless audi.
ence with wonder and surprise the
strange being concluded the exercises by
OIL appropriate prayer, then parting
benediction, after which he seized his
wallet, hat and cane, and "walked down
and out" without speaking word, OF
J looking to the right or left
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Relief for a Burn.

An immediate application of ordin-
ary table salt to 4 burn will lessen the
pain considerably and result in
speedy cure. The application 81 the
salt must be prompt, however. for II
DELAYED much of its good effects will
be lost. As soon as Il person receives
. burn, let him run for the salt cellar
and thickly cover the surface ct The
affected part with salt, bind il up with
II cloth, not forgetting to moisten the
linen. y little biting" viii take
place, which will soon cease. IN less
than twelve hours the cloth can be re-
moved. as the sore spot will bc nearly
healed. New York Dispatch.
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Drank COLD ToAsTs.

The town OF West6eld, N. y, celebrated
lis lCoth anniversary the other day, and as
part of the exerciees OF the festive occasion,
3 I great banquet was projected. When the
ministers of the town heard this they ap-
pointed a committee to look after the puollc
morals on the occasion, and the committee
insisted that there should be no wine at lne
banquet. The management demurred NJ
first but when the threat was made that
none OF the ministers would honor the
occasion with theiF presence e!s', No! aIoM
could help it, the managers gave in. SO the
banquet was held without wine, and the
toas!s on the occasion were drunk In coio
water r-PicaYunc
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cites and two ribbon loops. The back
of the hair is loosely waved.
The other one is called the Amalie
coiffure, and it is sure to be fascinating
as frame to q youthful face.
The hail. is parted in the centre, and
forms on each side of the face full e1.
panding bandeaux composed OF .
series Of waved rolls, the ends of which
are twisted and disappear at the back
under the chignon, which is headed
with soft sausage roll, brought to
the top of the head and apparently
resting on q huge flying bow in
watered silk ribbon.
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The Oldest Mill.

Probably the oldest mill still in use
in the United States is located in New
London, Conn. 1t is known as the
"Old Town MILL" was built in 1850
for grist mill and is doing duty at
the present time as such. This mill
originally belonged to the estate OF
Governor Winthrop, the first Colonial
Governor Of Connecticut, and stands
but short distance from the site OF
Governor Winthrop's homestead
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pRrNKENSEss IN ENGLAND.

Now and then there Is some new presenta'
ton of facts that indicate startling In
crease in drunkenness. The Registrar
General of Great Britain reports that IN lo9o
over 4500 infants were killed by drunken
mothers who overlaid their children or
otherwise killed them. The increase OF this
death-rate nccords with the reported in
crease in consumption OF alcoholic liquors
in that country. which is now running Mt
about SIS, 900, 600 year. In France the in
crease is even greater. The amount con-
sumed per capita in 1850 was equal to one
and half litres in 1869, two and hall
litres in 1892. four and hall litres and
wines. which are the prevailing drink, have
been replaced by brandy, gin and absintne.
-Suc5Iy-Schooi World.
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birch, ash, aspen, or maple. Any
clever American boy ought to he abl4
to build himself pair good enough
for practi:ing with.
1t does not require very much tine to
acquire the knack of sliding along on
apnir ofthc fn,owshoes, which, although
they nre but about four inches wide
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er. There they are decomposed and
absorbed. Several inches OF half-de.
composed insects are usually found at
the base, rendering the water brown
and putrid, and emitting a disagree.
able odor. That digestion does not
occur seems certain, and the fact le
confirmed by Riley's observation that
two insects-a fly and one of the LIE.
pedoptera brave the horrors OF the
trap in safety and utilize the heap OF
rotten insects as q suitable place where.
i'll to deposit eggs.
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ALE AND BEER MEASURE.

One day when the lesson was the table
called Ale and Beer Measure little boy.
remarkable for his correct lessons, was quite
unprepared.
How is this. John?" said the teacher.
"I thought It was no use," said john.
'.No user said the teacher.
mo, cir; it's ale and beer measure" said
John.
II know it is. said the teacher.
''Well. SIR" said the little boy, father and
think il is no use to learn about the ale and
beer. as We mean never to buy, sell or
drink il"
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LOVES BETTER SELF.
By NARY BHAW.

was Il I who said, one day, that love
IN OF fancy born, OF bought with gold
Ay, and won with lies and rings?
Then I dreamed-if pure, tits far above
Lies, or buying, or selling, hold
Loves kisses are sacred things
That may be won, but are never bought.
Pure-the marriage Gods commandment
i. taught
Ia never moro holy than the smiles
That true love gives and it knows no wlles
Love turks not, but shines, in womane
eyes,
And it is an estray from paradise,
Only to win
Earth bound souls back TO heaven;
Twill surely conquer sin;
Else wherefore was there given
The Christ who died on the CROSSE
Did His love count gain or loss?
Was It bartered once for dross2
Hts life was love, and grander one
There has not beon since the world begun! !!
All, me! I look at these words with sur
prise;
tn disown them all-for they give but lies
10 the holy feelings my heart hath known.
Loves spirit lives when ideals have hoWn;
For its mission is ever to upltft
The earth bound ones cen to heavens sun
rift.
I say to her who holds love has no worth,
Who Ekens it to a groveling thing,
Dying even in the hour Of its birth,
You never have known loves better
self,
Nor given it all the heart can bring;
Its gold shines brighter than sordjd pelt
A good woman's love will live for one,
Self- -forgetful till her life Is done;
II he who wins her holds sacred her heart
8he'n teach him that Truth is better than
Art;
That, though tree in the soil has root,
Howard 1t rears 1t blossoms and fruit
Love never sprung in souness womans
breast;
Ne'er was known by one who would stoop
to lure
By q single smile, OF kiss or caress.
loves better self will forever endure,
Though earth bound, trying to save all that
is best,
And uplift and soothe tho world-weary
and bless
.,f3, This earth-life with mite
''' OF the sweet joys Of heaven;
Aye, Love Is infinite!
.- To it power Is given
Stronger than Death. for 1t never dies.
AL noble is he who ever tries
To live to the promptings Of the spirit OF
Love
And the old golden rule. Such one is
The dross of the world. Name him you who
What you will; but will name him man
SOUTH KAUKAUNA, Wis.
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and never more than an inch, thick,
vary in length from eight to eighteen
feet. At first the beginner will need
a small stick to keep the balance and
to use in pushing himself along, but
this can soon be dispensed with except
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TEMPERANCE.
THE ONLY WAY.

The only way intemperance can be checHed
,s for a growing BODY OF men and women TO
nract;oe absolute total abstinence. In view
n the awful extent of the curse, Gods people
cannot do less than throw their influence
md words against the evil in every way pos
sible Total abstinence is not popular
theme in New York, but the pulpits should
thunder it. At present they rarely sound
nrofe New York Advertiser.
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(which was but recently demolished to
make room for public school build
ing). ,,.,,..
The "Old Town Mill is q very
noted landmark N and around New
London, but is little known OF by peo-
ple at distance The machinery.
etc, IS made of wood and is IN an ez-
cellent state of preservation New
York Press.
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California raisin-growers complain
that they get only S7O0 out of sak-
of over $500, the mlddler.en getting
oil the profit.
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The United States imports annually
leaf ibres to the value OF between st."
900, 900 and 5000, 600.
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l.Bh6lSt1l'sMlSsjOn
4 Remarkable Romance.
BY EMILY THORNTON.
CHAPTER XXIL

Wv ~ ~"
was confined to heI
room and bed. The
fearful excitement
she had undergone OF
late, as well as the
exposure to the damp
and stormy night air,
had produced con.
|stapt headache and
'feverishneSs. Bu I
the kind, motherly
care bestowed upon
her by good Mrs.
Clum. together with
the judicious RENE.
dies of her skillfui
physician, at length
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VOLUMES COULD BE WRITTEN,
filed with the testimony of women
who have been made well and
strong by DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
It's a medicine that's made es-
pecially to build up women's
strength and to cure women's all
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nervine purely vegetable, nom
alcoholic, and perfectly harmless.
For all the functional derange-
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weaknesses that afflict womankind,
the "Favorite Prescription is the
only guaranteed remedy.
It's a legitimate medicine that
corrects and cures. IF it doesn't
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1t mast have been the medicine
for most women, or it couldn't be
sold on any such terms.
Isn't it likely to be the medicine
for yo19
Sold by druggists everywhere.
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The regular subscription price of the
WEEKLY CHRONICLE is $3.50 and the
regular price of the WEEKLY OREGoN1AN
is $1.5O. Any one subscribing for The
CHRONICLES and paying for one year in
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titled to the same offer
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Mrs. Emily Thorne, who resides at
Toledo, Washington, says she has never
been able to procure any medicine for
rheumatism that relieves the pain so
quickly and efectually as Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and that she has also used it
for lame back with great success. For
sale by Blakeley & Houghton, druggists.
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sioux FAMILY LIFE.
Ouarrels and Punisbments Are Very Rare
Among Relatives.

Among Relatives.
A writer in Outing gives an amusing
account of ssSketching Among the
Sioux He says that the kindness and
patience of these people in their do
mestic relations are very noticeable.
The women have certain duties to per-
form, as among other races. but the
men do not disdain to help them on oc-
casions any more than does a white
man of good disposition.
We never saw, during our whole resi-
dence in the Sioux village, a single
family quarrel, and the children were
rarely, if ever, punished.
One example to illustrate this char
acteristic pleased and amused us not
a little One day Flying-by's wife
her small hand-mirror which we pos
sessed. We gave it to her, and then
watched her to see what she would do
with it About a mile and half or
two miles away horse race. was in
progress, watched by three or four hun
dred mounted Indians.
The squaw took the mirror, stood in
front of the tent, and reflected beam
of sunlight from the glass along the
ground in line with the group of In
dians.
It was only two or three minutes be-
fore a solitary horseman left the band
and came tearing over the prairie
toward us. 1t was Flying-by, who
sprang off his horse at our door and
looked inquiringly around. His wife had
gone back to her cooking, ard was ap-
parently quite needless of his coming.
To his question whether some one
had not sent for him, we could only re-
ply that we had seen his wife playing
heliostat with our mirror, whereupon
he went over and spoke to her.
In moment he returned, and wi tn a
grin told us that, knowing he had
money, his wife had called him home
for fear he might be tempted to gam
bic it away. He chucl1led over her
prudence, and told us that he might
have made a lot of money if he had
stayed; and not a cross word was
spoken.
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Ten days loss of time on account of
sickness and doctor bill to pay, is any
thing but pleasant for man of family
to contemplate, whether he is a laborer,
mechanic, merchant or publisher. Jas.
o. Jones, publisher of the Leader,
Mexia, Texas, was sick in bed for ten
days with the grip during its prevalence
a year or two ago. Later in the season
he had second attack. He says: "In
the latter case 1 used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy with considerable sue
cess, think. only being in bed little
over two days. The second attack am
satisfied would have been equally as bad
as the first but for the use of the remedy"
1t should be borne in mind that the grip
is much the same as very severe cold
and requires precisely the same treat
ment. When you wish to cure a cold
quickly and effectually give this remedy
a trial. % and so cent bottles for sale
by Blakeley & Houghton, druggists.
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AERoNAUTs cannot rise much above
five miles of vertical height on account
of the increasing rarity of the air, but
double that height has been attained
by self-registering balloons, which tell
US that some ninety degrees of frost
prevail up there.
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STATE OF ONO, CIrY OF ToLEDo,l :,

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm. of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, county and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D.. 1885. A. w. GLEASON,
[sEAL.] Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu--
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
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]. I. FORD. ETalgelist,

OF Des Moines, Iowa, writes under date OF
March %, 1898;
s. B. MED. MFG. Co.,
Dufur, Oregon.
Gesatlemen
On arriving home last week, found
all well and anxiously awaiting. Our
little girl, eight and one-half years old,
who had wasted away to 38 pounds, is
now we'll, strong and vigorous, and well
heshed up. S. B. Cough Cure has done
its work we'll. Both of the children like
it. Your S. B. Cough Cure has cured
and kept away all hoarseness from me.
So give it to every, one, with greetings
for all. Wishing you prosperity, we are
Yours, Mr.. & Mrs. J. F. FORD.
Ifyou wish to feel fresh and cheerful, and ready
for the Springs work, cleanse your system with
the Headache and Liver Cure, by taking two OF
three doses each week.
Sold under positive guarantee.
SO cents per. bottle by all druggists.
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The experience of Geo. A. Apgar, of
German Valley, N. J., is well worth re-
membering. He was troubled with
chronic diarrhea and doctored for five
months and was treated by four differ
ent doctors without benefit. He then
began using Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhea Remedy, of which one
bottle effected complete cure. It is
for sale by Blakeley & Houghton, drug
gists.
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