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Evil of Hard Times.

The specific evil of hard times
is enforced economy. A large re-
duction in buying things to eat
and to wear means a large reduc-
ton in employment. So it comes
to pass that many men lose their
Jobs, and in turn must stop work
ing. Producing does not stop soon
enough to avoid piling up pro-
ducts, and prices fall. Cotton
prints our grandmothers paid
twenty-five cents a yard for are
wholesaled at Eastern Mills for a
small fraction over two cents, and
this is fall Of one-third of q cent
in eighteen months that is fall
of one-seventh. 1t does not seem
much; but it means reduced wa
ges. and less to eat and wear for a
million and more of workers and
their families. But, going back to
reduced use of products, we notice
that the United States Statistical
Bureau has figured out that in
1892 each person in this country
consumed ION the average) five
bushels of wheat, thirty and one
third bushels Of corn, sixty-thre'
pounds of sugar, and nine ano
two-thirds pounds of coffee. Blu
in 1898 this consumption fell OF
from seven to fifteen per cent, ex
cept on sugar, on which the fal
was slight. This is big countr!
; and these little figures mean tina
we ate seventy million bushel
less of wheat and one hundre
thousand pounds less in coffee
This is one reason for fifty fiv
cent wheat. The consumption c
corn fell off heavy; but Prov
dence settled that for us by bi
drouth and small crop in 169-
The File.
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The Future of Cotton.

There is no doubt at all that the
continuance of the present price
of cotton would bankrupt the
Gulf States and very seriously af-
feet the trade balances of the
country. They are entirely right,
however, who say that it is in
possible for such prices to contin
ne.
Cotton is below the cost of pro-
duction, aud there is no hope or
reducing cost at least not III the
immediate future.
The cost of producing wheat
has been greatly lowered by i'm
proved machinery, but corn pro-
duction has been much less al
fect.d and cotton least of all. The
actual hand labor cost of cotton
greatly exceeds that of any other
crop raised on a large scale III
America.
1t is plain, therefore, that the
necessary effect of present prices
of cotton will be marked reduc.
ton in the acreage. Hill lands
especially when they are at al
worn, will have to be put int
something else. This will be hare
on mortgage farmers, who can gel
ready money out OF nothing else
so easily as cotton, but in tn
long run it will be a great beneti
to the cotton States and to thu
country.
) When the cotton States rails
their own meat and breadstuff
/. and manufacture their own SUI
P plus raw material they will occu
f by respectable position in tn
: world of exchange. Until the
: they will be at the mercy of Eng
| ish financiers and millowners.-
New York World.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

y local applications, "a they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an in6amed con-
dition of the mucous lining Of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken Get
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition. hearing will BE- destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by ca
tarrh. which is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused By catarrh)
that cannot be- cured bv Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY s. CO.. Toledo. o.
= Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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Government Control of
Railroads.

The recent report of the Inter
state Commercial Commission fur
nished some very interesting data
concerning the economic side of
placing railroads under govern
ment control. According to these
statistics, such management by
the government has not in the
majority of cases been found sue
cessful. At present there are in
all Is countries partly owing and
operating the railroads of their
countries. The most important of
these are France, Germany. Rus
STA, Australia, Japan, Norway and
Sweden. In these countries the
government fixes the tariff on all
traffic, has power to revise these
rates at will, and is compelled by
law to reduce the rates when the
earnings exceed a prescribed per-
centage. In the majority of cases
this percentage does not exceed Is
per cent. The result of this sys-
TEN may be seen in part by the
following significant figures. The
cost of transporting freight in
Great Britain is 2'S cents per ton
per mile, in France 2'2 in Germa-
ny 1'64, and in the United States
l cent. In the case of the interest
pad on the capital invested, how
ever, England pays Al per cent,
France 3'S per cent, Germany 81
per cent, Russia SO per cent, Aus
tria / per cent, Belgieum 4'6 per
cent and the United States 81 per
cent. The advantage, it will be
seen, is in favor of private rather
than of government control. Sc
veral States, including Pennsylva-
MIA, Michigan, Indiana, Massachu.
sets, and others, have attempted
to manage their railroads, but in
every case without financial sue.
cess.-Scientific American.
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You Should Get 1t.

Should get what? Why. The Rev. Irl
r, Hicks splendid Almanac for 1895. He
has kindly sent to this Office copy Of
the same, and we speak advisedly in say
ing that it is rare rublicatiOn-the
very latest and be t of all that has era-
mated from the pen and brain and heart
of this well-known friend of the public.
The history of this mans wOrk-now an
open book to all Amprica-and casual
glance at his Almanac for 1895, con-
vinces us that this vitality useful and
instructive book ought to find its way
into every shop. store. office aud home in
the land. The price Of the bOOk-Only
% nts-cOuld not to our knOwle &c be
inve ted for any one thing more prOfta-
bly,. 1t contains 81 page. prinied on
fine book paper. with elegant covers In
colors. 1t is for sale by all newsdealers.
This fine A manac is given as prem
ium to every yearly subscriber to TIL
Rev. Irl r. Hicks well known and de.
servedly popular paper, WORD and
WOREs. This unique journal is a peer
less educator of the masses. and is fast
becoming a hOusehO d guardian and me-
cessity in the homes of America. Those
who want to keep mp with all the ad-
vanced thought Of the age in science,
reli : ion and all social, commercial. in
tellpctual and domestic subjects, should
subscribe for WORD a. d WORKS. Sub
scription only sl.0O year. You can
direct to WORD and WORKS. Publishing
Co., st. Louis. Mo.
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Property for Sale.

The property corner Main and Bridge
Streets, belonging to Mrs. George Lovas.
II for sale. The location for residence
or business is the very best In town. A
fine large and well finished residence
and an elegant little store are Oh the
premises with other out buildings.
For terms aud conditions apply to
GEORGE L0yAS.
nod. ST. Martinyille. La.
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Twenty-four carat gold is all
gold; 22-carat gold has % parts of
gold, l of silver, and l of capper;
lS-carat gold has Is parts of pure
gold and 8 parts each of silver
and copper in its composition; IL
carat gold is half gold, the re-
mainder being made up of 81
parts Of silver and 81 parts Of
corner. The File.
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Many prominent physicians
highly recommend DR.. Sylvester's
Specific for Bots, Collie, and lynn
panites in Horses and Mules it is
invaluable for the above diseases
for sale by T. j. Liable.
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Notice.

Having been duly authorized to collect
the accounts Of the late Wild. Z. Faurles,
I hereby request all the debtors OF The
said succession to immediately call al her
late residence TO settle same. 80 rs u
avoid unnecessary costs.
GAB. CARDINAL. Agent.
s.. Martinvilif, Oct. IL, 1894.
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with wax tapers in their strange old
sconces. The best plate-handed down
for generations and bearing the old crest
-shone on the board, while flask of
the rarest in the famous cellar had been
brought to welcome the heir to his home
again.
Madame, touched with the rejuvena-
ton of joy, watched every movement of
her boy with yearning, loving eyes. To
please him she would have fired the
house and all it contained, watched it
burn with a smile and gone beggared
into exile with him. And, talking as
pnly love famished men talk when back
Dnce more amid the joys of home, Adrien
Latour at length said:
"Ah, maman, this is an hour that
pays for many a bitter day! Only the
exile knows the sweetness of the home
love. At last am happy, perfectly con-
tent. So let us drink to my best friend,
maman-to my brother"
Certainly, my child. We will drink
to him."
Felicite filled the glasses. Adrien
raised his.
"Health and the happiness he deserves
to Gen. Everett"
And madame answered cordially as
she touched hers to her lips:
"Health and happiness to Monsieur
Everettw
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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ITO BE coNTINUED.)

The virtues of eucalyptus oil, which
came into such favor in this country dur
ing the influenza epidemic, were found out
in a singular way. A General Stratton
planted fifty-five acres near Haywards,
in California, in 1869, chiefly for timber
purposes. In 1888 it was discovered that a
decoction of the leaves would remove the
incrusted scales from boilers. While the
engineers were preparing the liquid they
imagined the odor cured one of bronchitis
and the other of asthma, and they started
factory TO extract the oil at San Lorenzo.
Considerably over 10000 pounds of the oil
have been sent to England from California
in one year.-Yankee Blade
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PART II-CHAPTER III.
IN THE LISTS.


1t was the morning of the interna-
tional race, and the eve of Mardi Gras |
as well, and the double excitement made |
New Orleans busy by early dawn.
No more balmy and delicious day
could be remembered, even among the
many delicious ones that glorify late
winter in the gulf region. The soft,
heecy haze over sunrise was natures
pledge that noon would be clear, but not
too warm. The gulf breeze crept lazily
up the river loaded with pilfered sweets
of the orange and early jasmines, fam
ming away reminders from those stag
nant bitches which make sewerage sat-
ire in the Crescent city.
At the early restaurants, about hotel
Hobbies, in the chatter with intolerant
cabmen-even among the working girls
hurrying to early tasks-the race was
the absorbing topic of talk.
1t was a semi-military affair, being
under the patronage of the commanding
general, though not in his official ca
pacity. A noted horseman himself, and
a true lover of the sport, he had stepped
into the breach left by the failure of the
Orleans Jockey club to reorganize
Still, as the race was to be run over the
old Metairie course, a small committee
of the older turfmen were overseeing Its
details, perhaps to avoid violation OF
their track traditions. But they had
} refused with courteous firmness to act
, as stewards of the track. Their spokes-
man had said:
, 1--WE go little into public now, most OF
us having lost relatives in the war, and
; the rest sympathizing with the grief Of
, our friends. Our track and our ex
, perience are heartily at the public''
service, general, but our inclinations WI
= must beg to reserve"
So the general was fain to be satisfied
and so he told them. However, he re
Q marked to an adjutant general that h
didn't understand those Creole fellows
anyhow. And the blunt soldiers state
ment was literally true; for had NOR
commanders understood them better
had the present one been nearly SO mucI
of a statesman as he had proved himsel
n dashing soldier-the 14th of Septembe
had not been red lettered in the caler
dar by the spilling of blood.
Shortly after sunrise the committe
was at the course. The superintendent
informed them that just at dawn
stranger had ridden in and tried til
jumps.
Il refused him." the man added, 'ti
he showed me permit from Gen. Sher
dan, as the American entry"
No one had heard even hint of sue
an entry; but the opinion of all WI
voiced by Antoine Lamotte.
| "Plucky, rather" he said in Frenc
/, "But, poor devil! he'll wish himself
Bull Run again when Chivrac shoV
him the heels of that magnificent sta
3 lion LEmpereur!"
/, "Did he give his name and rank
asked Mr.. Beniston Of the club.
"No, sir. He was a young una le
tenant, should say from his age. s
& into the judges stand with my gia'
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Creole and Puritan.
A Character Study in
Three Parts.
By r. G. DE LEON.
By T. G. DE LEON.
PART lin THE SOUTH.

Dropping on low stool near the cary
ed arm chair the strong soldier folded |
his arms across her lap and looked up
in her eyes with the pure love of child
hood. Rapidly he ran over the details
and perils of his escape from federal
scouts, his passage of the Rio Grande by
night, and his adhesion to the falling
fortunes of the weaker Mexican faction.
But his narrative omitted all note OF
that personal prowess which had gained
him the sobriquet sci Gringo immortal"
so reckless had been his exposure in
scout and skirmish. His party defeated,
his troops scattered, and price set upon
his head, their leader had made the river
by forced night ride and crossed just
in time to elude capture.
"And to what end?" he ended, rising
and pacing the floor. 81 escape enemies
there to meet others here-worse ones
because of my own race! If l am recog-
nixed 1 will be a prisoner, for Twill never
take their parole"
$50 l have just told him-your friend,
Dale Everett" madame answered; and
she detailed the latter's visit, and did
Justice to his warm words for his friend.
"Dear old Dale Ever true as STEEL!
Adrien said feelingly. "Clemence told
me he was here, but could not guess
the reason of his visit. Is he not grand
fellow, maman? could not resist risk
ing look at him there-perhaps for the
last time. And again, just as | came
here, this hideous disguise almost crazed
his mare. All! had only known as
do now might have mademyself known.
l should never have doubted, but these
times make one doubt even himself
But wears and the bitterness of war have
not changed dear old Dale. Before l
leave, maman, must see him some way.
Night and the Carnival will be safeguards
enough. And, maman, when am gone
let him come to you to advise and pro
tect. You will-no?"
Madame hesitated. with that uni
form! Ask the enemy of our country tc
sit beneath the roof of the Latours"
But, dear, he is not the enemy; he
has lust proved himself our best friend
He has been everything to me for years
and, thinking me far away, he would
now replace me with you. He shall
come-may he not?'
mot because my spoiled child begs i
SO much as because he has forced me t.
confess him worthy" madame replied
drawing herself up to full height. g
will forget his coat and receive him
the friend Of our house"
+. There is no humility so touching a
true pride confessing its error, and a
Latour pressed his lips on his grand
mothers brow, the glow on her fac
brought back more wildly than eve
before the beautiful portrait of Adrienn
Constance Latour, nee dAuvigne, tn
bride of 20, which bore the signatul
"La Roche, Paris, 1903"
When the twain had talked in wor6
and in that soundless communion {
kindred souls, sweeter still and equal
ineligible, until the shades of evenin
fell, madame rose. Doors We're securel
locked, heavy shutters closed and Gu
tains dropped in the front of the seer
ingly deserted and somber house. b
within were festival and JOY and ligh
Ghe grand old dining room was abba
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stretched easily forward, her rider rest
ing well down in his Mexican tree,
stripped of every ornament and make
weight.
A torero jacket of dark green, tight
black breeches and silk stockings, end
ing in closely strapped ankle CATERS,
made up his costume, pair of cruel
spurs with tinkling pendants completing
its characteristic effect.
The 1.-the, wiry Mexican, dwarfed by
the towering Teuton, only showed close
observers the firm knee grip of his legs
dangling straight down his horses sides,
and scarcely resting on the light wooden
stirrups, just touched by the ball of the
| foot.
AS they came well in sight, every eye
resting ON them in eager scrutiny, Dale
Everett had risen from the generals box
and crossed the stretch into the paddock.
Leaning on the fence, wrapped in his
long braided overcoat, he carelessly
watched the group; but his quick eye
ran over every point of man and beast
and inventoried their weaknesses with
the intuition of horsemanship.
An old troop captain of Everett's
brigade approached his commander at
the fence.
(Which is the dangerous one, general?"
he asked. 1.-THE Frenchman is favorite,
seven to four; Capt. Cecil second choice"
"The Mexican" Everett answered,
never moving his eyes from the horses.
He rides Chavirac's horse is grand;
the man will beat him."
SIS it known yet who rides for us?'
the captain asked. SIT was cursed
shame no one entered sooner, general
1t warrants the sheer of these Creoles
} that all horsemanship followed Jeb Stu
, art out of the army"
/ "The challenge is open until g." Dale
/ Everett answered quietly. II see Cam
eron has Jonathan in the paddock
s Would you like to mount him and rid'
g for the First brigade?'
S "Do you mean it, general?' The ole
e trooper glanced to where the sturd,
$ groom could scarce restrain a plungin.
horse, hidden from muzzle to flank in
i light cover. Would you let me stee
o that horse fresh from the fields, owe
s. these hurdles and that stiff water jump?
e What chance would he have agains
IS those four, trained for weeks?" Dial
d asked.
Is mot ghost of one with me on hi
v back" the captain answered. "Onl
Y your hand could save him a distance"
It "You old fox!" was the laughing IT
g tort. you're sure the horse woul
y lose, but try to fatter me! Hang i
q Mosely, you're after the brigade adjt
g. tant's boots!" And with laugh Evere
1t turned away, gave final, steady look {
s, the group of riders, and passed benin
s the weighing stand.
s, Again the bugle sounded clear an
e. shrill as the four contestants turned
IN the distance flag and galloped abreast |
IN the crowded stands Then, as if fro
le one impulse in the vast multitude, raj
u out the wild applause. Shouts, clappir
ne of hands and stamping of feet made rue
I'd accompaniment for the musical pat
an dainty gloves and the rustic of wavil
lis parasols,
Again the applause rang out as Il
he four riders passed the generals box wi
IT, whips at salute, and the grim soldi
he rose and raised his hat Then checkil
of their horses in mid career Chavirac al
an Won Schlegen wheeled and fronted t
he Judges stand' dead silence again faln1
nd ON the crowd.
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The most inhuman outrages, outrages which
would disgrace the savage man perpetrates up
on his own system by swallowing d astic purga-
tves which convulse his stomach agonize his
intestines and weaken his system Many peo-
Pile constantly do this under the impression that
indictments only which are violent in their
action, aud particularly cathartics, are of any
avail Irreparable injury to health is wrought
under this mistaken idea. The laxative which
most nearly approaches the benefcent action
OF nature is Hostetters stomach Bitters, which
is painless but thorough, and invigorates the
intestinal canal instead of weakening and irri-
tating it. The liver and the stomach share in
the benign discipline instituted by this compre.
hensive medicine, whose healthful influence is
felt throughout the system. Malarious, rheu-
matte, kidney and nervous complaints succumb
In
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh cure.
FIJI. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm,
WEST & 1RUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces Of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
What is a friend? friend is a man who
points out the silver lining in the clouds tC
avoid lending you an umbrella.
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Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching Piles
One box has cured the worst cases of ten years
standing. No one need suffer ten minutes after
using Kinks German Pile Ointment. 1t absorbs
gives relief. Dr. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Is prepared only for Piles and itching of the
private parts, and nothing else. Every box Is
Sold by Druggists and sent by mail on receipt
of price, 81. 90 per box. J. ]. Mack Il Co., Whole
sale Agents, San Francisco
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As Cure for Sore Throat and Coughs,
Brown's Bronchial TrOches" have been
thoroughly tested, and maintain good
reputation.
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MANS INHUMANITY TO HIMSELF.

1t may truly be said of the man who gets
shaved on Sunday that he . has a face that will
break the Sabbath"
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BRANDRKrH's PILLS improve the digestion.
HOw'S THIsl

A suburban paper, reporting meeting OF a
Woman's Dress Reform League, says: Thirty
odd women were present"