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Twenty Thousand Deaths a Year.


Altogether about 10000 persons die each
year in India from the bites of the various
snakes l have mentioned, and it is no ex-
aggeration to say that some go of Queen Vic
toria's subjects, who were alive and well
yesterday, are to-day being burnt or buried
out here as sequal to these accidents. The
same will happen tomorrow and the next
day; and atleast one death from similar causes
may be expected to occur every half hour
between now and the time that my readers
peruse what l have written. Mortality of
this magnitude is q terrible thing, though the
fact must be remembered that it is dis
tributed among a population four times as
large as that of the United States, and thus
passes to a great extent unnoticed.
The casualties are confined almost entirely
to the poorer and more ignorant natives, who
hsbitually go about with bare feet. For, al
though creatures like the hamadryas and
the echis are occasionally spelling for n fight,
as general rule snake is no more anxious
to be trodden upon than a man is to tread
upon it. The consequence Is that people who
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"Last week" he said briefly, the owner
of the manor, the Rector, returned from
abroad. He is on his way to visit friends
in Boston, and has stopped with us for
few days in order that his daughter, who
is not very strong, may get completely
rested before continuing her journey. /
had best let him hear your complaint-he
will explain. All! there is Miss Benton
now. Miss Frances, will you tell your papa
there is gentleman here to speak to him,
please?"
A young woman had come languidly out
upon the porch from an adjoining apart
ment. She had carelessly taken up her
station in front of the latter, standing with
profile turned toward them, her hands
cIasped in front of her, and her gaze fixed
upon the distant hills.
Still as a statue the girl stood until the
agents voice aroused her from her apparent
lethargy. The likeness was complete
Whiting was so startled that he felt him
self growing pale. For this with ghostly
difference, was the very picture that had
kept him awake all night.
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room in the back wing, do you not? But
know you do, else you had not been an
noyed.
a few years ago lived in the old manor
house with my wife aud my twin daugh-
ters. My children were born there, and
they had never known any other home.
brought my wife there a bride-I buried
her there.
Zone of our daughters gave her heart to
a worthy man, and they were shortly to be
married, when quite UNEXPECTEDLY he was
summoned to Europe to attend the dying
bed of a relative He cabled home, how
ever, that he would surely be back in time
for the Both, which had been the original
date set for the wedding, so that no change
need be made on the cards.
4" AS she was in somewhat delicate health,
being at all times constitutionally fragile,
she retired early to her chamber that even
ing-the small back one on the ground
hoor-in order that she might gather fresh
strength for the morrow.
"There came up that night one Of those
sudden, violent thunder storms so common
here in the Summertime. AS she stood
dreamily beside her little window, looking
out through the pane at the grandeur of
the storm-the crashing branches and bend
ing trees-a fearful fash of vivid lightning
suddenly enveloped the whole world in
binding brightness, faring full upon her
face and figure, and by some curious freak,
photographing both indeliby on the glass
But my child uttered one piercing shrek
and fell to the foOr-dead."
But why was the pane of glass never re-
moved? That would be a very easy mode
of getting rid of this annoyance to your
future tenants who may not know the story,
but many object-may even be frightened
off by it if they be of superstitious turn"
Because my poor wife pleaded that the
wonderful picture of our child painted upon
the glass by the hand of God, as it were,
might never be destroyed or removed. st
would be almost sacrilege to touch it, she
said. Let it always stay. Promise!'
The strangest part of it is, the face of
my daughter cannot be seen from the out
side of the window by broad daylight, or at
close quarters, except vaguely"
A month later the manor house received
another family into its capaciOus recess
the old Rector and his child came home to
live.
But Mr.. Whiting did not move, for
shortly thereafter the two families became
one And the beautiful face in the glass
still looks out at twilight upon the pleasant
hills, while its counterpart in the flesh
smiles at Whiting across the c0zy tea table
in another ROOM WaUerly Magazine.
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THAT FACE IN
TIE GLASS;
He Solved the Mystery Of the Old
Manor House in Witches Walk.

Blythehursts busy tongues wagged an
excited buzz of comments when it became
known for fact that the old manor house
in Witches Walk was taken.
The place had an eerie look and reputa-
ton for being haunted.
The fact is the old manor house had been
the scene of tragedy, in itself rather pa
thetic than horrible.
A fair girl had been stricken by lightning
on her wedding eve. The stone had gath
cred so much moss as it rolled that the
manor hOusS in Witches Walk now boasted
a ghost in the likeness of the dead maiden,
with magnifed horrors of kindred ma
ture.
But the new tenants were not disturbed
by the faint, far-off, dark whispers that
reached their ears unasked.
The new family consisted of Mr.. Arthur
Whiting, a humorous writer and something
of a recluse-bachelor-a his spinster sis
ter, Miss Florimel, who kept house for her
dreamy and impractical brother.
That same determined lady was also in
the habit of thrusting her brother out for
" constitutional regularly after breakfast
each morning, deaf to his meek entreaties
that he might be allowed to " finish that
chapter first"
And it was during one of these strolls
that he was first awakened to the startling
fact that his manor house was haunted
by the following little occurrence: He passed
a field and stumbled upon worthy Farmer
Mayhem.
YOU'RE from the old manor house, hain't
you?" observed Mayhem, with curious
glance of his shrewd gray eyes from under
the big brim of his sun hat.
Mr.. Whiting replied that he was
"Never see anything queer yet o nights ?"
"Any-I beg your pardon ?" faltered Mr..
Whiting, with puzzled stare.
"Why, land alive! man, don't you know
the place is ha'nted? has been ever since a
young gal-twin, she was, toe, the Rectors
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twin darter, and powerful pretty was
struck dead by lightnin' in the little back
room with the vines runnin' all over the
winder and the porch under it? No? Well,
I'll tell ye."
And he proceeded to edify the new owner
of the manor house with hair-raising chap
ter of horrors too lengthy to be quoted here
Mr.. Arthur Whiting, the humorist, forgot
his pet jokes now. This was no joking
matter.
If the servants should get tainted with
this silly superstition (he recollected with a
start having seen Stephens cast nervous
glance behind him in the library at dusk
last evening", they would be giving notice
next, and if there was anything he hated it
was having new servants about.
Half an hour later Mr.. Whiting, hot with
his energetic homeward tramp, although a
crisp October breeze was blowing, burst into
the kitchen and confronted Stephens.
Here, you! listen to what / tell you, now,
and see you heed it, or I'll make you; do
you hear? No matter what silly babble you
may hear from these country gawks, don't
believe tits nonsense"
about the-the-ghost sir?n faltered
Stephens, in whisper, with a sheepish look
behind at the yawning cellarway.
w idfu u lOIclDlC manu- Oh the
fellows coat collar by way of gentle re-
minder.
you blockhead! IF ever see you look
ing like that again Pll-I'll shake you !!
You're old enough to know better. No Civ
ing notice, mind! If you threaten to leave
Pll lock you up. You can tell your wife the
same thing from me. Pm not going TO have
my household demoralized by lot of idle
talk"
While Mr.. Whiting was talking Miss
Florimel entered the room.
why, Arthur" she cried, "what has dig
turbed you?"
Arthur deigned not to enlighten her then,
but plunged at once into vigorous plan of
his own for setting his household an ex-
ample.
"Florimel my DEAR" he said, I" am think
ing of changing my sleeping apartment. /
shall take the little chamber in the wing
the back one on the ground floor, with the
porch outside and the vines running all over
the window. BE good enough to have the
room thrown open and aired to-day. shall
occupy it tomorrow night"
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Ke was in no mind to be trified with
now, and, by Jove, if this pale-faced maid
with the white hair and insipid face
thought to play upon his superstition by
prowing about her old home masquerad-
ing as a ghost to frighten the tenants off,
she would pay for her prank-he would
tell her father! he would-he would sue
the agent! he would move! He would
would
"Please, will you step into the other
room! Papa is not feeling we'll this morn
ing, and is lying down." said timid voice
at his elbow.
The agent had vanished. Whiting was
alone, looking silly enough, doubtless, with
the flush and frown of anger adding their
unbecoming emphasis to the deep sum
Florimeps whim of making him tramp for
miles in the air every morning after break
fast.
"Ah!" he murmured, sarcastically, on
the impulse of the moment, g. this is the
young lady, presume, who had such a vast
amount of fun at my expense by haunting
my window at Halloween. l trust you
didn't get cold, and that you enjoyed it
more than did"
I'll" she faltered, making little gesture
with her hand-a gesture of scorn and hurt
dignity. 81 haunt your window, man II"
The scorn expressed In that soft, con-
temptuous tone of slow disdain would have
cut less sensitive man to the quick !;
especially her way of saying mani"
Ere he had time to rally from the attack
deep voice called from the other room:
Frances, my Lowell"
Coming, papa!
Miss Benton deigned to turn her flashing
eyes-heaven knows there was no lack now
of expression in the angry face she turned
upon him-in his direction, as she imperi-
ously waved him into her fathers pres
ence.
Papa" she began ut once, "this man
your manor tenant-comes here with a
strange complaint. He says-he dares to
say-that masqueraded before his window
last nigh as ghost, or something"
"My daughter, my daughter, do not be
hasty. You forget the - and the white
haired old Rector drew his daughter to his
side and murmured something
To Writings amazement the expression
of naughty anger and insulted pride in
stantly faded from the girls face, giving
place to one of pensive sadness, as when
one recalls some tender memory insepara-
BILE from sorrow.
"Sir," said the old Rector, courteously,
you sleep in the little ground-aoor bed
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are Ycu Sick :?

Do you feel dull, languid, low-spirited, full
ness or bloating afteS eating, tongue coated,
bitter or bad taste in mouth, irregular appe-
tite, frequent headaches, floating specks y
before eyes, nervous prostration and drowsi-
ness after meals
If you have any considerable number of
these symptoms you are suffering from
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia, or
Indigestion. The more complicated your
disease the greater the number of symptoms.
No matter what stage it has reached DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery viii
subdue it.
If not cured, complications multiply and
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mination.
DIR. PIERcE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DIsCov-
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through that great blood-purifying organ,
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"FoR THE BLOOD is THE LIrE.''

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which is the
fountain of health, by using DIR. PTERCE's
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rors. Especially has it manifested its po-
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CONSUMPTION, WEAK LUNGS,
SPLITTING OF BLOOD.

GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures Con-
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The nutritive properties of extract OF malt
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1t rapidly builds up the solid flesh and
weight of those reduced below the usual
standard of health by s. wasting diseases"
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at one LlHle SD uflDSdT-
able My appetite and digestion are splendid,
and, although ! will be seventy years old my
next birthday. l am as hearty and strong as
most men of fifty
Mr.. G.. MILTON SYDNoR, Druggist, of Var
sdW, Richmond Co., Va, writes: MY friend,
Mr.. J. P. Delano, has requested me to write
you in confirmation of his statement, which
cheerfully do. ] know Mr.. DelanO personally
well, and can testify to the correctness of his
statement.
His case of eczema was the worst that had
ever seen. saw him often during the time
he was afflicted, as he came to my store often
after medicine. He purchased the Discovery
and Pellets from me, and has been one of the
strongest champions of your medicines, and
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cleanses the system Of all bloodtaints and
impurities, from whatever cause arising. 1t
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neys, and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. As
an appetizing restorative tonic, it promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
both flesh and strength.
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L was taken with a dis
coloration of the skin
on my legs and arms,
which in a short time
terminated I'm the most
aggravated eczema.
My suferings We're in
tense, and no relief did
l experience, until 1
commenced the use OF
your preparations.
/ have taken five bot
ties of the Golden
Medical Discovery and
more than that num-
Der of the Pellets and
believe that l am en-
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feel the least itching,
or burning, which was
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standing; my left nos
trn closed, 1 could not
breathe through it;
had a constant pain
above my left eye
night and day. / COM
menced using Sage's
Catarrh Remedy at
the same time using
the Golden Medical
Discovery ,; / used one
package and one bot
tie of Golden Medical
Disc overy' and 1
found great relief; af-
ter using the second
/ thought all was
right, but / began to
feel the effects of it
again. so / got the
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sNDlGEsTloN-ToRPlD LIVER.

e. NJ. SEAvoLT, No. 4
Vernon, KnoT Co., Ohio,
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covery' to any one
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/ could scarcely eat
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q dull aching and
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stomach with pain in my right side and back,
and headache, bad taste in my mouth; at night
was feverish and the soles of my feet burned;
took four bottles of the Discovery and
two vials of the Pellets / am well and
hearty and can eat as well as any body can,-
thanks to your Discovery"
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N0Tth1i7nbeTtGnd Co.,
Pa, writes: II was a
great sufferer from
dyspepsia, and ] had
suffered so long that /
was O wreck life was
rendered undesirable
and it seemed death
was near but ! came
in contact with DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and Pei
let's / took twelve
bottles of Discovery
and several bottles of
the Pellets and fol-
lowed the hygienic ad-
vice of DR.. Pierce. and
I am happy to say ii
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life is worth living now.
A thousand thanks fol-
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thus aided me very much IN their sale. / am
quite sure that he has been the means Of my
selling several dozens of that preparation"
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tency in curing letter, Eczema, Erysipelas.
BoilS, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrofulous
Sores and Swellings, Hip-jOint Disease,
White Swellings,n Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and ENLARGED Glands.
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cATARRH OF TWENTY YEARS
STANDING.

JouN WEAVER, of West CdrroIton, Mont
0omeTy Co., Ohio, writes: My catarrh was OF
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ECZEMA.

JOSEPH P. DELANo, ESQ, Of WidrsGtC, Rich
nnOrd, Co., Vd., writes: ABOUT five years ago
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wear boots are hardly ever bitten. This is
not so much because of the protection Of the
leather as on account of the noise made by q
boot upon the ground, which warns the snake
to get out of the way.
The ordinary native in bare feet makes
hardly any sound whatever as he walks along,
and is consequently very liable to surprise
snake in the path. The white man, on the
other hand, in a good pair of creaky boots,
is so safe that it is most exceptional to hear
of an accident where he is concerned.
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Willing to Oblige.
IEsrr York Preas- I

Leyelhead-Yes, sir; since gave up drink
ing l have put quite snug little sum into
the bank.
Strapped-Is that SOP Perhaps, then, old
fellow, you might accommodate me with 10
for short time.
Levelhead-Certainly, my boy. I will 60
right up to the bank now and give them
notice that I want to draw out 10-yOu
know we have to give so days notice,
and
Strapped-Well, never mind, old fellow.
Perhaps l shall manage to get along.
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third and fourth packages, and / am satisfied
1 am rid of it. Since commenced using your
medicines, L have taken six bottles Of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
A Treatise on either Dyspepsia and
Liver Disease, Blood and Skin Diseases,
or one on Nasal Catarrh or on Consump-
ton and other diseases of the Respira-
tory Organs, mailed on receipt of six
cents (stamps) for postage.
Address,
Worlds DiSpGnSary Medical Association,
No. 66s Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
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DYSPEPSIA.

Rev, CHARLES PROssER of Mount Carmel,
Northumberland Co.,
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No. 66s Main Street, Buffalo, n. z.
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Hooa'S Pills are prompt and efficient, yet
easy In action. Sold by all druggists. 25c.
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BOTH ACHING FOR A FIGHT.

Two Desperate Men Restrained From
Blood-Letting by q Lucky Occurrence.
On Hastings street the other day a young
colored man about twenty years Of age sat
on a doorstep browsing in the sun. says
the Detroit Free Press. Many passed him
by, but after time along came another
young man of about the same age carrying
a cane OF course he stopped and poked,
and of course there were results. The
sleeper awoke and angrlly demanded:
who dat pusson who kept tschin' me
all de timer"
II s'pects yo am looking right At him.
sah." replied the one with the cane.
Julius. Tze a mind to broke 20 In two
fur dat"
"Shoo! Yo' couldn't hurt nobody"
Couldn't. eh7 let yo' know, sab. dat
killed q man ober IN Chatham 20 dead he
nebber breathed agin."
"Doan yo' go fur to theaten me. Moses.
kase won't stand 1t. Mebbe some of yo'r
friends done tole you bout de way
knocked dat man to pieces down at To-
ledo. Jist reached out fur him, an he
died"
"Hu! Look out fur me, boy. Tze gettin'
mad. and when de madness comes nobody
can't dun hole me. Tze list . drove of
nevis runnin' away. ar"
.Tze heard niggers talk afo' dis, but
didn't skeer."
Niger! VINO yO calm niger! 90' Is
niger yo'self. an yo' stole Chickens"
What? Yo say I dun stole chickens ?
Why, boy, I'll crack yor ribs in a minute.
1 doan' low no common trash to talk dat
way to me-"
"Shoo, niger! If I war list to reach out
my han yo' would fall dead. Ize sorry fur
yo'r po' ole mudder. an OATS why 1 doan'
reach"
Now. Tze mad. I'll gin 20 Just one
mint to flee fur yo'r nfe."
"Nigger!'
Chicken THEIR
They stood facing each other, breathing
hard, and were seemingly on the point of
rushing at each other when q small colored
boy came around driving an old ash wagon.
1t was happy diversion. Both realized it.
and advancing to the curbstone together
one shouted:
Look heah. boy. doan' yo' be drivin'
aroun' as If yo'r fadder owned dis hull
town. kase he don't Yo' jist keep mighty
quiet around heah. or I'll make yo'r heels
crack de atmosper ere"
And as the boy seemed frightened and
tried to make himself look as small as DOS
slble the other one added:
An II yor fadder makes any fuss bout
II, re gwine to drive him right frew de
airth: Yes. / ar. Drive on, boy We Is
two desperit men an jist achin' TO- blood.
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tue buuai0 nxpreoo-
The class In geography was reciting, and
there were several visitors. The sub,ec,
for the day was the state Of Pennsylvania
Now. children" said the teacher, ..whc
can bound Pennsylvaniar'
Half q dozen hands Vent I'D ana waved
wildly in the air. and little girl gave the
boundaries OF the state correctly.
What IL the largest city In Pennsyl.
vaniaf' asked the teacher
Philadelphia shouted the uttIs hox
with the jersey suit.
Now" continued the teacher, who can
tell me what building there is in Philadel.
phia about which no true American Should
think without a glow OF love and pa trtot.
ism? What building 10 there which wa
should all revere. and which is the bride
and hope Of every loyal son Of the United
States?'
This was q poser. and no one answered
for time Finally. a boy who sat on ths
front row raised his hand. Well" said
stein"
Der mintr' shouted Sammy, triumph.
antly.
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As to the Paternal Mind.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
While rounding the post at the head of
the stairs Oh mis- way to bed the sleepy
old father Of the family knocked his tender
est corn against something hard. In the
iecoil he upset broom. a dust-pan and a
ocal bucket that somebody had left stand
Ing near the top step. and they went bang
ing down the stairway. In the parlor sat
young Spoonamore. AS he listened to the
horrible racket and the energetic outburst
from the floor above that accompanied 1t
he turned pale.
rs your father taking that method of
showing his displeasure at my coming here.
Miss Pinkie?" he whispered. anxiously.
You needn't be afraid Of papa, Mr.
Spoonamore." she answered. He has
changed his mind about you"
ISIS that the way he changes his
mind?' he inquired. nervously lingering his
hat