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comical looking little creature not
half as long Us its mother.
After inhaling air for hnlfn minute
or SO, the pair sank again and. Us we
plainly saw by the ripples, began to
feed on bottom growing plants, along
tho east shore and directly toward the
head OF the lagoon.
The next time they rose for air they
were twenty yards nearer us than be-
fore, and whispered to Alden; wait
till they get into the shadow between
us and the big log; then, when their
heads show, you take tho old one and
I'll take the youngster, shoot straight
for the brain and they'll never know
what hurts theni." Tom nodded ns-
sent, and we waited in silence.
The water shoaled SO rapidly now,
that by the time tho ANIMALS were
abreast OF us, and within three feet
of the laurel log, tho mothers rounded
back appeared shove the surface, and
the little ono using its handlil,e Alp
per to climb with, scrambled upon it,
riding exactly us have seen the young
Of an African hippopotamus.
In another moment the old mana
tee lifted her headi and, making q
sign to my two other companions not
to shoot, Tom and quietly thrust our
rifle barrels through the bushes, took
careful aim and were about to fire.
That instant, however. Toms "beau-
tifully variegated moss" leaped into
sudden life. A flashing streak of
black, tawny brown and yellow shot
ont from the dead branch, and in the
twinkling OF an eye tho calls muzzle
was fast between the recurring fangs
of a monstrous anaconda.
Then. while the helpless creature
rolled off its mothers back, there was
a cleaning whirl of circling rings,
cyclone of concentric COLA u churn-
ing OF the water into foam, and al
most before we could realize the
startling scene the mighty serpent
had crushed the life out of its prey.
But as the reptile compressed its
overlapping folds tighter and tighter,
two simultaneously fred bullets shat
tered its fiat head, and its great
length, slowly uncoiling, Strengthened
out along the bloodstalned surface of
the creek.
Apparently pnralyzed by fright, the
mother still stood, with her head
above water, staring at the floating
serpent and her dead calf. One of us,
with moro presence of mind than the
rest, put the beast out of misery by
shot through the brain.
Thus, most unexpectedly. we killed
ut one time tho several specimens we
were anxious to obtain.
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THE PICTURED ROCKS.
Curious Forms Assumed by saud.to5.
Bluff on Lake Superior. shore.

Curious Forms Assumed by saud.to5S
Bluff on LAX. Superior. shore.
The rocks arc series of sand
stone bluffs. rising in many places
abruptly out of the water to a height
varying from fifty to 200 feet. aud
arc situated about seventy miles
west of Whitehsh Point, on tho
southern shore Of Lake Superior
The Grand Portal is regarded by
the Detroit Free Press as the most
imposing feature Of the series 1t is
100 feet high by 1853 feet broad at
tho water level, and the cliT 1t is
cut in rises above the arch. making
tho whole height 1Sj feet. The
Great Cave, entered through tho
portal, extends back in the
shape of u vaultcd room.
tho arches Of the roof built OF vel .
low sandstone and the sides frettcd
into artistic shapes by storm-driveu
waves. About mile west of "Sai4
Rock group of detached rocks
which bear resemblance to the
maiusail and jib of sloop The
heighth OF this is forty feet The
chapel" is a vaulted apartment in
the rock. An arched roof OF sand.
stone rests On -four columns of rock.
so as to leave an apartment abOu;
forty feet in diameter and tho samo
in length; within are Il pulpit and
altar. West a short distance from
\ the chapel is Chapel river, which falls
over rocky lodge fifteen feet high
in the lake. Miners castle, five
miles west OF the chapel and just
west OF Miners river. is the western
end OF the Pictured Rocks, and re-
sembles an old turrctcd castle with
an arched portal Tho height Of the
advanced mass in which the Gothic
/ gateway may nc recognized Is abou.
seventy feet, and the height Of the
main hall forming tho background is
I 40 feet.
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Is John. There has been story in
vented to account for its appearing
about the time OF the crusades 1t is
said that the intense heat OF the sun
shining on the bright armor caused
the Christian knights who went to
the relief OF the holy sepulchrc to de-
visO this garment as means of pro-
tecting themselves from its full
power. Others say it was to keep
tho armor from rusting in wet
weather, but most probably it was
more by way of ornamentation that
it was adopted. At this time tho
long bow. though used. had not be-
come the national weapon that it did
in after years. and the cross-bow was
tbs more frequently seen.
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aM.Mfal

the craft to be stecred in any direction.
Under the present arrangement the
trolley lines have to be followed within
the limits of n small lateral deviation.
Much expense it is hoped can be
saved by this use of electricity. The
maintenance of the Erie canal costs
the state of New York almost 81 900, 600
per annum, of which the greater part
is devoted to the tow path. The
abolition of the tow path would save
in this item good deal of money. By
increased average speed it is believed
that the capacity of the canal can be
doubled or treblcd, while material re-
duction can surely be made in the help
required to run II boat.
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cess In just forty-ive seconds, making
all changes automatically and with
the greatest precision. Further, in
another machine the small spools are
placed on an inclined track and in roll
ing through the machine receive on
each end ticket cut from long strip
or roll of previously printed tickets
placed on II stand above the machine.
After the ticket is cut, paste is applied
to the back and it is then pressed upon
the spool. which has rolled into proper
position to receive it-this at the rate
of ninety spools per minute.
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Gold Eiclls In Scotland.

1t is probably not generally known
that there are gold fields in Scotia nd.
There are, however, some old work
ings known a the Kildonan gold
fields. in the county OF sutherland, [,
in the North OF Scotland. The county
council of this shire have recently
approached the owner of the ground
and asked him to allow the fields to
be worked by the resident popula-
tion for fair surface rent
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long of n canal level east of brighton,
near Rochester, N. ", was selected Tor
the experiment Work was begun on
Novemb Der 10, and on November II the
span wires and trolley wires were in
position and tile boat was ready for
the experiment. a canal boat, re-
chr;stened the Frank w. isaw'ey, was
fitted with motors. a double line OF
trolley wires was used and the boat
carried two trolley poles. thus work
ing without grounding. The switch
board was located near the helm. on
Friday, November II, private trial
was made with success. On Saturday
the official trial took place.
Governor Flower and % large party
of guests and representatives OF the
interests concerned were on the boat
To the executive was assigned the
turning OF the motor switch. On his
doing so the motor Started and the
propeller began to churn up the water
The boat started off and in few min
utes was moving along at about four
miles an hour. Curves and bridge
were passed without trouble and
lock was entered. The boat was loaded
with sand ballast and her deck was
crowded with people. A strong head
wind and n head current were en-
countered.
Other causes also did much to Interfere
with Il successful issue. The pressure
given was from 200 to $50 volt, instead
of 500 volts as it should have been.
Under this pressure, 60 ampcrcs of
current were taken, 80 that about lJ,-
900 watts at the most were absorbed,
indicating about 20 horse power. The
boat was an everyday canal boat, with
an old type propeller, Its preparation
for the trial consisted in the removal
of its boiler and engine, and the intro
duction of two street car motors,
Each was of 25 horse power, and the
two motors were connected directly to
the propeller shaft. Under the cir
cumstanccs the experiment was very
great success.
The lines were about five feet apart,
and were strung about two-thirds of
the width of the canal from the BERN
bank or tow path. The trolleys were
regular street car trollcys. 1t is pro-
posed to use trolley running on the
wire and connected by n flexible con-
ductor with the boat, SO as to permit
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BUILT PIXIES PEAK.
How Governor Glpin Got His Appoint
nent From Lincoln.

William Gilpin oSed his appointment as
the first territorial governor of Colorado not
only TO the friendship OF President Lincoln
aud the loyal support Of General Frank p.
Blair, but as well to the latter's exaggerated
humor and the formers keen appreciation OF
It. President Lincoln had other names be-
sides Glipins under consideration for the APP
pOlutment One dag General Blair called on
President Lincoln to urge Gilpin for the
place, He was In particularly eloquent
mood and after recitlng Gilpln's services in
the Seminole war and his assistance to Fre-
mont, the Western Pathfinder, he said:
Mr. President, Billy Gllplu has done more
for that section of the country Colorado
than any man now living Why, Mr.. Presl-
dent, Billy Gllpin built Pixies Peak"
Lincoln looked the Missourian in the face,
his eyes betrsylng that keen sense OF humor
for which he was noted
That is a strong sentiment, General
Blair, he said, with affected gravity. "li
knew that TO be true ! think ! should ap-
poiut him. Can you furnish me any proof Of
It!n
Yes, sir" said the uudaunted MIssouran
al saw him DO IT,
That same day Glpiu was named as Gov
ernor of Colorado.
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Getting Even With Him.

1t was in the dining room of way
side inn in Texas.
''Is your cup out?" asked tho girl
who was waiting on the table.
mo, the cup is not out. but the
coffee is" he replied with superior
smile.
The poor girl was somewhat con-
fused. but she determined 70 pay him
back In his own coin. shortly after
wards the stage drove up and the
smart gentleman asked;
"Does the stage dine here?'
NO" replied the girl in a 5arcasti-
cal tone of voice, "but the passengers
do.-Texas Siftings.
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nia Not ..il,o That >ty!c of Cut.

Rev. Ewald, the Lutheran minis
ter It marked to his wife the other
ceening that his little four-ye-'-old d
boy Ralph ought to have his hair cut.
Il don't want it cut like Mr..
Streamer's, said .hc boy.
"Why, Mr.. Strcamer's hair is cut
hice. isn't it? He was here last
night and could sec nothing wrong
with his hair
NO, not that Mr.. Streamcr.
mean Grandpa Streamer, He has his
hair cut of clear down to the dan
drul."
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Higher Temperature for Furnaces.

The subject of obtaining higher tenn
peratures in steel furnaces has lately
been discussed by the Society of Civil
Engineers, Paris. At present, 1T is
stated, the temperature is limited by
that nt which the walls of the furnace
begin to fuse, and even Deener's fire
bricks are not found proof against this.
Magnesia is claimed to be capable of
standing far higher temperatures than
that kind of brick, the principal diff
Guilty in using it being the excessive
shrinkage to which it is liable when
hcated-a cube of inagncsia of ten-inch
edge, in the raw state, is said to shrink
to one of six-inch edge when sufli-
cicntly calcined-and, such being the
case, furnace Innings made of this ma
tcr;al are liable to crack badly; as n
remedy for thus state of things, the
magnesia is caused to undergo its max
imum possible contraction before be-
ing placed in the furnace, though for
this an excessively high temperature is
required. NJ. Lencauchez claims to
have overcome these difficulties. and
has exhibited number of perfectly
solid bricks of magnesia, which were
as dense as granite, and had been thor
oughly shrunk. The composition OF
these bricks is o. c5 to 93.a, magnesia,
1.5O to 400 limo, 0.75 to l.25 nluminn
snd iron oxide, 1.50 to $50 silica
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Phillips-Rock Island Tourist Excursions
from Chicago TO Los Angeles or San Fran.
cisco, via the Scenic Route and Ogden.
You can go with Phillips, the best OF all
Excursion Managers, for he has each party
accompanied by special agent who goes
the entire trip with patrons These per-
sonally conducted Excursions leave Chica-
go twice week, Tuesday aud Thursday.
We have also daily tourist car service,
via our Southern Route, through the beau
tiful Indian Territory aud Ft Worth to
Los Angeles and San Fraucisco The
Tourist car rate win this route the same
Apply at Rock Island ticket office, lO4
CLARK Street, JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A,
C. L. L q 2 B'y, Chicago,
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Mnrn lYlr Is n,clnrau

Against mans happiness by his stomach the
enemy may be paeiaed and brought speedily and
easily to terms, That potent regulator of dlrcs
tion, Hostetter's stomach Bitcrs. disgiplines the
rrbellious organ thoroughly. Indigestion arises
from weakness OF the stomach, and the food in it.
for want of tie power to digest decomposes and
acidifes, giving Else to htaTthurn faiulcncc and
pain, besides multitude OF symptoms both
chnngcful and pcrplexinE. But peace soon rclrus
when the great st0mach!c Is rcsortcd to and uucd
with persistence, Dyrptpsia gives rise to morbid
discomposurc of mind, and even sleeplcssncss ard
hypochunlria in chronic cases. 10 the complete
dismissal Of these the Bittera Is fully hdcqur;
Liver complaint, constipation, debility rhcuua.
tism and Ilnlaria arc completely subducd by this
genial medicine
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Asst IN THE FANGs OF A INDUSTRIOUS
ASArnypA

Asst IN THE FANas OF A INDUSTRIOUS
ANACONDA"
Rconsed ourselves in tho matted
kshwood, deeming 1t imprudent to
% opposite sides for fear of acci-
Its In possible cross firing.
kc were perfectly concealed from
observation except that of the jeere
kinonlseys, who, looking down on
roiu the T. leafy heights, kept up u
keless clamor of derisivo cries.
bFectly fronting us on tho east side
he creek, there lay, extended along
waters edge and not more than
yards away, the fallen trunk of
nurel tree, from which arose
ral broken and partially docaycd
ches. the whole being in deep
q, us the sun had not yet risen
enough to fully light that part
e Island.
lille we were patiently wait
Alden nudged me and
pered: "Scc what beautiful
wntcd moss covers ono of
limb stubs? We must gather
of it before we go back to camp"
Fnsnbout to make some common
reply. when, thirty or forty
south OF us, noticed slight
ntion of the water. and pres
there appeared above it's surface,
the head and then the back of Il
crown manatee, followed 'rnme-
ly by liisc emerging Of IL calf,
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The L.rscst rruu. Orchard.

3.0)) acre prune orchard, which
will be the largest in the world, will
be set out in San Luis Obispo county,
California, next spring. The pruno
orchard OF Baron Won Schroeder, in
the same county. is the largest in en-
istence at present.
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Gro,k and nomsn TITLES.

Among both Greeks. Romans and
other ancient nations, titles were fire.
qucntly conferred in memory of some
achievement. Scipio Africanus. for
instance. was SO called from his con-
quest OF Africa, and other illustra-
tions arc very numerous.
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A Grcut Convenience.

"Dah's new people libbin' in de
house cross de road FUN you"
"'Deed dey is. An dey's quality
folks, too"
"How kin yoh tellp"
"Caso dey hab de signs. Dey
shows doy hab 'sideration fob dey're
fellow-man
"HowP"
"Dey dom lock de chickens up in
do wood she'd.
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irritation in wyoming.

Wyoming has 3D.0)j square miles
of coal deposits. There are G. OJ0
miles o: :,rigating canals, Watering
100000 acres. The canal cost over
$40. 0o0, 0)0. The live stock inter
csts exceed SOD, O,OO).o)1 in value.
Over s.. oOJ, O)0 in bullion has been
taken from the mines in one county
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A Good ExguHe,

Judge-You are charged with at
tacking this man numerically. Have
you any good reason why you should
not bs punished?
Prisoner-Alas, your honor, have
rot Every dollar that l had in my
pocket has beon taken away from me
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Irish Wit.
means.

Mrs. Brady-0i don't phats the mat
thcr wild it. Th' mon as sold it tould
me it was made of seasoned lumber.
Brady lin disgust)-seasoned, is it?
Well, the lumber must hov been sea-
soned in TIL fall, thin, fer tn leaves are
all droppin' ahf.-Pucls.
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Heroic Trcntment.

Servant Mrs. Youngwife wants you
to send up five gallons of mustard,
right away.
Storekecper-What is she going to
use so much mustard for?
Scrvant-Thc baby is sick, and the
doctor ordered mustard bath for it.
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Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with other
luxuries. remedy must be pleasantly sc-
ceptablc in form, purely wholesome In com-
position, truly beneficial In effect and entirely
free from every Objectionable quality. II
really Ill he consults a physician; II consti-
pated he uses the gentle family laxative
Syrup Of Figs
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Enlth In somothlnx.

"Wilkins is terrible skeptic.
isn't he?"
wilkins? Why. always thought
he had unbounded faith"
What in, for goodness snkep"
"His own Judgment, to BIO suro. !"
Detroit Tribune.
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In the CurI, Hall,

Bromlcv-The face of that Circassian
man looks strangely familiar. Haven't
seen him before?
Tommy-Why, certainly! Didn't
you know? That's Charley IIardfacc.
who played on the Yale foot ball team
last season. His father failed, and the
thought of having to work for u living
turned Charley's hair white. He's had
this Circassian Job ever since.
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Always Hit 1t.

Bloobumpcr-This barometer of
mine is the most accurate instrument
of its kind ever saw.
Spatts-lndeed?
ljloobumper-Ycs it is always point
ing to change"
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winter Rates TO Texas Points.

On Feb. 18Th, March 18th, April 10th and
May sth tho SANTA FE ROUTE" sell tick
et- from Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
and ErindAd and all Texas points at one
fare FOR the rouni trip, good for thirty days,
allowing rtop-oyers on going trip at amy point
desired In Oklahoma or Texas.
For additional particulars and printed mat
ter regarding Texas call on or address j. p.
Hall, Colorado Passenger Agent. 400 Law
renee Street, Denver, Colo
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Ran Too Fast.

Examincr--Sou want pension, you
say, yet you doa't appear to have been
wounded, or 10 have lost II limb.
Applicant lost my breath ut the
battle of Bull Isuu-Ex.
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Well-Plnnned.

Miss Capron--rd like to h ave you
do me mp an empty fivc-ponnd box.
Put this gentleman's card in it and
send it to me tonight at 9 o'clock.
l want to make Mr.. Long jealous -
Truth
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DRorsY is dread disease, but it has lost its
tcrrors to those who know that II. II. Green
" Sons, the Dropsy Specialists OF Atlanta,
Georgia. treat It with such great success
Write them for pamphlet giving full informa-
fion
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AS A SIMPLE YET ErrECrIvE REMEDY for
Throat Affections, Brorn's bronchial Troches
stand first In public favor. They arc abso-
lutcly unrivalled for the alienation of all
Throat irritations caused by cold or use of the
vDipp
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N.ce, .ary for Shilling.

Charley stasal-l wish that we might
sal. sa-cver down the stream OF life,
Mimic tlipper--so we cam. you
will rSiae the wlpd,
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His Honor Corrected.

Judge--Do you mean to tell me
you haven't been drunk since July
Prisoner-IIave been, your honor;
have been is what | said.
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1t is hard enough, any way, for bachelor
to hold baby, but 1t Is simple torture when
1t is the baby of the girl who Tilted him only
three years before.
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How About This?

There's nothing new beneath the sun, they
say
"a statement that you've doubtless heard
bcfore):
But then is no. the world on New Years
day
With newest resolutions bubbling o'er'
Judge.
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WORK FOR US

few days, and you will be startled Mt the uncN
pected success tint will rcwnrd your efforts. We
positively have the best business TO oler an agent
that can be found on the face of this earth.
SID 90 profit ON R15 90 worth of business Is
being easlly and honorably made by and paid to
hundreds OF men. women, boys, and girls IN our
us than you have my iden of. The business 1. Sc
easy to learn, and Instructions simple and plain
hold of the business reap the advantage tai
arises from the sound reputation OF one of the
oldest, most successful, md largest publishing
that the business rendily and handsomely yields.
All beginners succeed gran,lly, and more than
realize their greatest expectations. Those who
try 1t find exactly we tell them. There Is plenty
OF room for few more workers, and we urge
them to begin at once. II you are already en-
ploycd but have \ few spare moments and wish
10 use Them TO advantage, then write us Mt once
(for this Is your grand opportunity, and receive
full particulars by return mail. Address,
TRUE B CO., Box No. 400, Augusta, Me.
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81 to California.

The Cincinnati S,a, speaks of the finding OF
the body Of unknown mani under the
head of About People You know.n
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1t is very lazy man who will not take the
trouble TO reverse his cigar when he finds he
has put the wrong end of it by mistake into
lie
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N my second expe-
dition into North
crn Brazil some
years ago, wo
campcd for sever
al weeks on the
Rio Branco. about
100 miles above
4.s junction with
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Parties desiring TO either buy or sell news-
papers will find 1t TO their advantage to cor
respond with ]. S. Temple, Box 1911, Denver,
Colo
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The times are getting better. Thi. Is In
stanccd by The fact that the days are not so
short as they were
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The hotel trust will probably not be go,
unless the proprietor secs that you have con
siderable baggage with you.
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ON THE ERIE CANAL.
THE ELECTRIC TROLLEY IS sUC-
CEsSFULLY TESTED.
Tho Tow-Path About to Give PisOe to
EieetrIcity-A Recent Experiment.
some Important Inventions and Dis
coycrios.
HE APPLICATION

HE APPLICATION
of the trolley line
to the propulsion of
canul boats was re-
Gently the subject
of an experiment
ipon the Erie canal
under the auspices
of the government
of the state of New
York.
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Perhaps 1t is unnecessary to remark that,
however stump speakers may disagree other
wise, they all believe In free tirnde
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II there is anything on this orb OF sin more
fdgety than a man with two cigars aud no
match. It's a bog with unbroken legs In The
house on a rainy dav.
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Send two 2-cent stamps to The Road Pub
lishluE Co, Denver, Colo, aud get sample
toYy OF The Road and one Of their great Eng
lsh Octopus map free.
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DON'T go around looking for a flaw In your
ncighbor's eye but keep your own specks
well busted, and watch the corners on your
own gflp Of .hp street
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Time is moncy. Some conductors beat time
and other conductors arc sometimes charged
with beating otherwise,
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Winding Cotton Thread.

An automatic winder of cotton
thread has been contr;ved, II ucchan-
ism which takes thread from eight
large spools loosely wound and trans
fcrs it to eight small spools continuing
200 yards; these small spools having
received 200 yards exactly, stop rcvolv-
ing, u knife cuts slot in the spool, the
cud Of the thread is fastened in this;
the machine then cuts the thread off.
drops the spool into trap. takes eight
empty spools from as many hoppcrs,
places them on the spindles and fil]s
these ~ 1t did tho previous sct. Tho
ssaohias goss Through ths sntiTs pse-