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Tho wounded In The Next War.

The conqueror of the future if he ac-
cepts the old time conventional burden
of his adversary's wounded, will be-
come its victim. He will not accept the
incubus Is it TO be imagined that the
victor in such circumstances will think
twice even about his own wounded, let
alone the wounded of the other side?
No. He is in the field not to be hospital
nurse. but to follow up his advantage
by hammering ON the enemy who has
departed. leaving his own wounded be-
hind. and who may come back again to-
morrow to strike him while clogged in
the live and dead debris of yesterdays
battle. The victor will hasten away to
overtake or hang ON the skirts of the
vanquished army. leaving the wounded
ON both sides TO be dealt with as may be
possible by such surgeons as he can af-
ford, in view Of future contingencies, to
leave behind. and to the ministrations
Of cosmopolitan amateur philanthro-
pists Of the Red Cross and kindred or
CARNATIONS. for there will be no moro
military bearer companies In the hun
ger for fighting men the 1000 bearers
per army corps of the present will have
been incorporated into a strong brigade,
with arms in their hands and a place in
the fighting line. Archibald Forbes in
Scribner'R
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A COMEDY OF ERRORS.
stupidity Mixed with Careiesxne>s IN
Brought Modification to Lovely Woma

stupidity MIXED with Carcle<zness Ths<
Brought Modification to Lovely Woman
Talk Of Comedy Of Errorsr" said
q woman of society the other day. II
had an experience lately that might
have been called by that name, although
it was anything but a comedy TO poor
me You know that am rather an old
fashioned housekeeper and pride myself
ON my cake. which / make myself from
time TO time. and Of which. when II
turns out particularly well, like to
send a specimen 10 some friend. SO the
other day, when had very good luck
with new recipe, arranged my best
looking cake, all daintily frosted, in
cardboard box, and telling my maid to
bid the ocachman take IL to Mrs. s.,
with my card. went out TO do some
shopping.
Did you send the caker / asked ON
my return. oh, ma am, exclaimed the
Abigail, James made such q mistalxel
told him to take the box In the hall,
and when l camo down stairs / found
he had taken the big case that you
brought home yesterday.
well, Of course IL was piece OF
stupidity, but l did not really mind. for
the case contained fine copy of an an
tique flying Victory, and as Mrs S. is
woman Of rare appreciation / felt
really pleased that she should have il,
and that /. for my part, should have the
credit OF remembering her tastes and
making what / knew would be an ac-
ceptable present But was not 80 we'll
pleased when Mary. the overzealous.
continued, So as soon as found out
ma am, what he had done. / told him
to go straight back and say that it was
IA mistake and chat you would like the
case back. ma'amp
you may imagine how l feltl 1t
was then too late TO do anything, but
all night the affair weighed ON my mind
like an incubus, and the very next
morning l wrote Mrs. S. long explain
atory note, apologizing for the double
mistake of man and maid and trying to
explain how the confusion had arisen.
1t sounded awlwardly enough, but it
was the best l could do, so l sent it Off
with the cake, which in the meanwhile
had been left waiting in the hall When
the man came back. / asked him what
he had done with the case What casel
he said stupidity. Why, the case Mary
told you to fetch back from Mrs. S. g. ,
'Shure. an niver got it back at all, >
was his most unexpected answer, which
put the finishing touch 10 the altogether
trying situation, for If / had never writ
ten my note Of explanation it would
have been all right When, that after
noon. the exprcssman brought back the
unfortunate Victory, together with a
polite but puzzled note from Mrs. S. re-
turning the unluclxy present (which l
afterward learned through a mutual
friend had been received with much
pleasure and given n conspicuous place
in the library, my modification was
complete. OF course there was nothing
else to be done about it. but could not
bear the sight of the unluclxy statuette
and sent it to a distant relative, hoping
never to see or hear Of it again New
| York Tribune.
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New York. Women rsncer..

Miss Beatrix Jones, daughter Of Mrs.
Rhinelander Jones, fences in a bewitch-
ing costume of black china silk, accor-
dion plated, with blouse waist of blue
silk. A skirt, black as to color and
accordion plated. with waist of any
bright color, has been one of the favorite
fencing costumes the past winter. Miss
Frances Brayton Ives, this years de-
butante, who has devoted a morning &C.
casionally to fencing, has worn an old
rose silk waist with her black skirt
Miss Mary Turnure, tall brunette, has
been member of the class to which
Miss Ives belongs and is considered one
of its bright and shining lights. Her
costume, too, is somber one, brighten
ed only by the bodice. Miss Pomeroy Of
the Fencers' club has the reputation of
fencing like man. which her maitre
d'armes thinks is the highest praise he
can bestow upon her. and he adds, Miss
Pomeroy is capable of fencing with any
man, no matter how expert without ex-
pecting that favor be show her because
she is a woman. New York Sun
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In grading a road Of solid salt Ia what Is
known as the Death valley we found a
stretch of solid salt about eight miles across
There was scarce level square inch on the
whole bed. for the salt crust had-probably
through the influence OF heat from above
and moisture from below-been torn and
twisted and thrown up IN the most Jagged
peaks, pyramids and crisscrossed ridges
imaginable.
Judging that the crust would sustain the
weight Of wagons, the workmen swung the
sledge hammers day after day until they
had beaten down these pinnacles into a
smooth way six feet wide. IL was perhaps
the most laborious engineering work ever
done In the country, for the climate and
location, far from civilized habitAtions,
combined TO retard the efforts Of the work
men The roadway when completed led
over what may properly be called natu-
rally formed bridge Of salt eight miles long,
the only bridge of the kind In the world
Age Of Steel
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Every afternoon when he Is well AL
phonso drives with his mother to the
public gardens, where his little majesty
unbends jot of his dignity and plays
with the other children. But, once seated
In his carriage again, he becomes the
king Of Spain and acknowledges the sa-
lutes of his subjects in the most kingly
manner
One day as little Alphonso was taking
his usual afternoon drive there passed
the royal carriage a man who did not
give the customary salnte.
Carlo" called the baby king to his
footman, "go get that man and order
that he be severely punished because he
did not bow to me-"
In Spain the word of the king must al
ways be obeyed. and 80 the footman had
nothing to do but to overtake the neg
lectful subject and bring him to justice
ibid you order him to be punished.
CarloT demanded the little king as the
footman, all breathless with running. re-
turned to the royal carriage.
Il did, your majesty" replied the
footman, "but the man is blind, and he
could not see the royal arms to salute
them"
Then give him this purse Of money,
commanded the king, land tell him it is
from Aphonso, who is sorry that he can.
not see the beautiful carriage in which
his king drives"
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THE reason man Is so delighted because
the little stranger Is boy IL not because he
thinks his own sex 80 far superior to ourx.
but because he knows how much less az
pense and responsibility boys bringing
up entails" said pretty young mother
with decided air Of wisdom that left no
room for argument. "A girl is a constant
source Of anxiety from the cradle to the
grave. OF course the training of bow like
1e Is great responsibility TO the parents.
but so many things are condoned in the son
that would forever brand the daughter that
there is where the great secret Of the ioy
always expressed at the birth Of a boy
comes in. t#|
Then look at their clothes. A little bow
has two or three suits. leather legpines.
little pea jacket and tam, and he Is lust as
well dressed as any OF the other small ma
bobs in the neighborhood. You cannot IL
you try make him anything more than a
stylish little chap, whose clothes are Of ex-
cellent quality and numerous enough for
his actual wants. But girl Oh, dearl
Their needs never cease. 1t is white dresses
with needlework and white dresses with
lace, china silk slips in all colors, sashes.
muffs, dainty little cloaks, numerous hats.
pins, fancy and expensive underclothes. and
hundred and one little fallals that are
part and parcel Of the feminine wardrobe.
but which are never required for boy.
Then as they grew older the boys ex-
pense decreases, though the worriment
about him increases. In little while he
earns enough to buy his clothes at least,
but his sister grows more and more expen-
sive with every year. Unless parents are
very rich it is no wonder they rejoice when
they are blessed withboys rather than girls
to support. "-Philadelphia Times.
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The Growth of Trees.

Trees of smaller growth, like children,
are found dwelling and growing in and
around the knobs and in grassy fields, and
sometimes we see them growing in grand
and solemn, because silent, procession, as
though performing grand march toward
heavenward perfection. Their growth In
beauty sheds their foliage upon the earth
AZ their feet, TO be absorbed by their roots
after the chemical actions of the atmos-
pheric forces, which reduce the decayed
leaves TO soft. pulpy food, which is eagerly
gathered up and utilized as food and finer
nourishment for still smaller under
growth of younger trees. Nature provides
nourishment for all things that come under
her divine laws-Boston Transcript.
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A Ticket Chopper Who Is Saving Money In
Phenomenal Fashion.

Ticket chopper Who Is Saving Money In
Phenomenal Fashion.
There are some men with whom thrift
and miserliness are synonymous, but the
humble hero Of this tale can scarcely be
called even penurious. despite the fact
that in 10 years, out of salary Of
$40. 80 week, he has accumulated over
SO, 900, all Of which is drawing at least
per cent interest.
When the Up roads were completed
and the ticket chopping machines placed
In position. he Of whom this is written
received charge Of one at an up town
station during the night hours. Since
the day he went ON his post, he has new
er taken or asked for as much as an
hours leave Of absence Seven days each
week and 80 weeks each year has he
continuously worked the handle Of his
machine up aud down, receiving there
for the munificent sum of 3d. 90 day.
Out of this he has by rigid economy laid
by 81 every "a hours. The remaining 90
cents has fed, clothed and lodged him
While waiting for a train the other
night l asked him how he had done it,
thinking of my modest dinner that had
cost me more than his days earnings
This way" he said as he ground my
ticket into a shapeless mass. I'm the
first place, / never use tobacco or liquor.
/ hire hall room for 81 week, leay-
ing me 81. 30 for board and clothing. 1
am not hearty eater, and breakfast
consisting of bowl of oatmeal and a
cup of Coffee both of which l prepare
myself ON a small oil stove, costs me
about cents. For lunch two good sized
rolls cost only as many cents, and find
that they are sufficient For dinner
have rice, some soup, couple of pota-
toes, bread and coffee the cost averag-
ing about 80 cents a week. This leaves
me ST.. 30 week for clothing, but an
occasional piece of meat on Sunday and
other incidentals reduce that fund to
90 cents. That allows me $50 year for
clothing, shoes, ETC., which is ample, as
/ have less wear. and tear on my uni
form than a guard. When secured my
position, knew that unless l saved
while 1 was earning something / would
die pauper, so l began to lay some
thing by at once. cannot expect to
hold my present position much longer,
as the company will root out the old
stock to make room for new, but if l am
allowed to continue chopping tickets for
a couple of years more 1 will have $40,
900, and ON the interest Of that, in some
quiet country town, l can pass my last
days in perfect rest. "
How have you got your money in
vested?" l asked.
'Some of it is in savings banks and
the rest in good securities. Queer, isn't
it, but I'm a stakeholder in the road
that employs me? City Hall train. -
That cut short the conversation, but
l often wonder as / pass his station il
any of the officials of the road are aware
that despised ticket chopper helps tc
elect them to their positions of trust -
New York Recorder.
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81 had an exciting experience once" said
Walter Odell. who Is at the St. James, land
II not only thrilled me, but all those who
witnessed IL. / was experimenting the
construction Of library building at Ev-
ansvllle, Ind. The building is a beautiful
affair, massively constructed, and ono that
took long time 20 build We had great
blocks OF granite TO move and elevate. We
lifted them all the way from TO 80 feet.
One particular block was to complete cor
ner decoration, and IL was truly massive
affair. The stone was caught up in the
great iron tongs attached to the derrick,
aud some one was compelled TO stand on
the stone and balance IL As II assembled. Ny
men seemed rather diffident IN the matter
10 l, more TO give them an example than
anything else, stepped mp on the stone and
told them TO heave away. The little engine
was started, and aloft swung up and to-
ward tho high corner, fully 90 feet In the
air.
AS neared tho corner l suddenly felt
my base give way, and before ! could grip
my hands had slipped down TO the hooks
and remained hanging there. Meantime
the men below stood gazing, seemingly
dumfounded at the accident could see
them from my awkward position, and /
shouted command TO reverse the engine
and lower me TO the ground. IL was only
my quick order that awakened them to n
perception OF my condition. When /
reached the ground, was mad enough to
discharge the entire crew. The second
time the stone was elevated they all refused
point blank to have anything 70 do with It.
! took my position again, and this time
safely balanced the block and placed IL
neatly. But l never will forget my sensa-
tion. hanging as ! did. GO feet IN the air by
my hands. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-12-22

Jay Gould abhorred all business dealings
with women This dates from an expert
ence early in his career on the market.
Two maiden aunts up in the country sent
him their savings, $500, to speculate for
them in stocks. He did so and lost it. The
money was strictly returned to them and
at no inconvenience to Mr.. Gould. But
this was not business. 1t seemed to open
depths which might become deeper. He
was frequently entreated afterward by
women who were near to him, as by
women outside, but his dealings thence
forth were with men.-New York Sun.
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That was womanly act Of the en-
press of Germany, who, in consequence
Of the great want of work felt by the
humber Berlin dressmakers. had all
her spring and summer travelling and
walking dresses made by IA dressmak
ers in small way Of business They
worked at the palace under the direction
Of the empress head dressmaker. The
empress herself chose the materials from
one of the big Berlin houses. Berlin
Correspondent
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Young Jim Blaine used to look on and
laugh while the other boys battered each
other. and he often raised row among
the other boys and watched it. One day
as a school friend was coming along the
road he found to his surprise that Jim
had actually gone into fight himself.
One Tom Mcbride was his antagonist.
Tom had Jim down and was sitting
across his breast pounding away at him
"Tom," said the newcomer, what are
you doingy" Il am going to lick Jim
Blaine until he cries Enough" Say
Enough Jim. say Enough" said the
mutual friend of the combatants- Don't
be lying there and taking a beating for
nothing" by jingo," said Blaine. II
will never say it IL lie here forever
At that the third boy pulled of Mcbride.
and that ended the fight.-Cor. New
York World.
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The temple of Osiris in Egypt was 800
feet long and 1856 wide 1t contains an
enormous hall, the stories composing thu
roof being supported by % columns 60 feet
high and % in circumference at the base
The walls are covered from top to bottom
with sculptures and hieroglyphics, thers
being more than $1,000 images and inscrip-
nons.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-12-22

Florence was visiting her grandmother
in the country, where buttermilk was a
great treat One day at lunch sweet
milk was given to her, whereupon she
asked for her favorite butternilk, and
was told there was none that day. "Then
why don't you milk the sour cowy" abe
asked--Eew York Tribune.
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FOR LITTLE FOLKS.


The boys and girls will be sorry to
bear that Alphonso, the little boy king
OF Spain, has been very sick with scarla-
tina. They will be sorry, not because
the little fellow happens to be king, but
because he is a good little boy. He viii
be years old on the nth Of May next
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Nine Parvenoo-I want a first class
ticket 70 Rome
Agent representing the Tourists In
ternatioual companyl-Yes. ma'am.
Nine Parvenoo-And want il to
include an excursion TO Italy. do you
understand?-Chicago Record
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Power. of Observation.

Little Ethel-Your sister is engaged.
isn't shef
Playmate-Who says so?
Nobody" w Ha
''Then how do you know"
"When the letter carrier rings, she
goes to the door herself Good News
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Bingo-I hear your wife has a new
maid What was the matter with the
old one,
Kingley-She complained / wasn't
home enough evenings. New York
Herald
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Nit. clevelnnd,. Nam,.ahe.

Little Frances Cleveland Lamont is
the daughter of Secretary Of War La
mont and is years old. She was born
in Washington. She has two sisters.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01
rortuns rsvor. ,l,e snal1 rown.

Within five years, through the opera
ton Of the interstate commerce law, tho
small town has been placed upon an
equality with the larger city in the mat
ter Of freight rates. Previously prohibit
ory rates ruled wherever there was but
one railroad Cost Of transportation was
as unstable as tho wind. Cut rate fol-
lowed pool rate, one extreme the other,
and each succeeding 1st Of January ter
minated all. The law now has given
permanency to the conditions which reg
ulate the carrying tariff. Rates are based
upon distance and not upon the elements
Of competition. This fact rebounds 70
the advantage Of tho small town, for
freiRhts being equal the manufacturer
naturally seeks the location where his
employees can obtain lowest living and
cheapest rents or perchance by the exer-
cise Of thrift and energy may gain in
dependence and secure homes Many
places which were virtually at a stand
still before tho enactment by congress Of
the interstate law have since doubled
I'm population and become actual man
ufacturing centcrL A village possesses
advantarhg for the laborer and conso-
quent AZ atage for the employer which
cannot st In populous and area cover
ing citA
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

IL Congress really wishes 10
please the people, regardless Of po-
litical aifiliation, it will dynamite
that deadlock and pass a tariff
bill, any sort Of a bill, just so the
uncertainty be ended. To post
pone the matter until next winter
is to continue the business stag
nation until then.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01


PRESIDENT Elliot, of the Re-
publican state league, calls on ev-
cry man who is in sympathy with
the Republican cause 20 consider
himself committe OF one on or
ganization. There is no Republic
can who does not look for success.
this year, but there .asps Rcnmbll1V
cans who are entirely willing that
somebody else shall do their share
of the work. This Is not the way
victories are won.
The president of the leage does
anothb good thing when he vars
RepuB licans against overconfil
dence. Victory is within reach Of
West Virginia Republicans this
year if they get out every vote that
Is against the Democratic party
and the Democratic policy. Vic
tory will not be won merely bv
wishing for it.
The Democrats viii fight juat as
hard as President ElIiottsays they
will, but their efforts will not
avail them if every Rapnhsiea1
does his whole duly Wheeling
Intelligencsr.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

CIeAaETTEs have'been anslyzed
by a New York chemist, aud five
ingredients were found, each one
Of which is calculated to destroy
life. First, there is the oil of. to-
bacco; next, the oil ia the import
ed paper, which is nearly rs de-
structive; third, the arsenic iutro-
duced to make the. paper burn
white and add peculiar favor;
fourth, the saltpetfe put in tbs to-
bacco to prevent il from mould
ing, and fifth the opium that is
sprayed on the tobacco TO give II
the insidious influence which it
possesses over the brain. It is.
worse than the forked tongue OF a
poisonous viper, yet men and wo-
men delight in ito use'~ usatssl ss$siiS'g :
become matiated, degraded ioasls-
some, vjtiated aud destroyed. -Ex.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

The calls for the formation of
new political parties have become
so frequent that it Is difficult to
keep tab on them.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

An anxious country would like
to know whether Congressman
Quigg, of New York City, who was
sent to Congress to smash the
Wilson BILL" is responsible for the
present condition Of that measure.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

JOHN SHERMAN and Debs have
one opinion in that the
Pullman sleeping car charges are
extortionate.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

Tms is the year that the people
have en- opportunity TO impress
their viii upon Congress. II they
allow themselves to be BAN boozled
by the soft words and idle promis-
os Of demagogues it is their own
fault.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01
Hair Fare 10 ChiIIIcothe.

Excursion tickets to chillicotho
will be sold By the Norfolk d
Western r. r. August 7, 8, ., and
10 at one fare for the round trip.
account scioto Valley Far. Tick
etc will be good returning uutlt
August 18th.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

THE House has again placed it.
self on record in favor of the cleo
tion of U. S. Senators by the peo-
pie, but the Senators are not fall
ing over each other in their efforts
to push the movement along.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

JEwHIzzl IF Anna Gould mar
ries that Prince won't she pay back
with interest the snubs her social
aspirations have been given by
New York's 400. Meanwhile what
has become of the actor she want
cd to marry?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

The fall of '94 will witness a fall
of predictions and politicians that
promises to be unprecedented.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1894-08-01

THE First District Republicans
will meet at New Martinsville. Au-
gust Ist, to nominate candidate
for Congress.