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GOOD FOR HIM.
Governor Atkinson Does Kind Act For
a Poor Woman.

Governor Atkinson Does Kind Act For
a Poor Woman.
A sorrier looking turnout than one
which picked its way along Whitehall
street, Atlanta, the other day has never
come from the home of widowhood or pov-
erty. A jaded and sprained mule, with
stiff and knotty limbs and thin sides,
toiled painfully along, drawing behind
him battered, ramshackle old buggy that
seemed to have stood the service of many
years. The harness was tied together in
many places and seemed in momcntary
peril of coming to pieces again. The old
buggy tottered along as if it might collapse
at any moment. A patient looking wom-
al, in faded poke bonnet and home
spun dress, sat in the frail vehicle and
guided the wavering steps of the wornOut
mule. Suddenly the mule stopped and
one of the shafts dropped down-a piece Of
the harness had broken. The poor woman
gazed at the wreck with calamity written
in her face. For full minute she sur
veyed it without moving, and then looked
around for some friendly face. The side
walk was crowded with people and the
street was full, but ell were hurrying on,
and no one paid the slightest attention to
the woman. Slowly she began to descend
from her seat
just at this moment passing carriage
halted and a gentleman aGghtGd. He
spoke to the woman in n kindly tone, and
offered to assist her. She gratefully ac-
Ceptcd the offer and stood by almost trem-
blingly while he worked away repairing
the broken harness. 1t was a hard job and
took quito awhile But the gentleman
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ELECTRIC SPRING TO ORDER.
Many Invalids Cured by It Before the De-
ception Was Found Out.


ception Was Found Out.
In one of the shipyards of Cleveland
there is young man who demonstrated
to some people of the Rocky mountain
country the great influence of the mind
over the body. In their cases this influence
was sufficient to cure various diseases I'M
til they discovered tho hoax, and then o
relapse came to some who had not as yet
thoroughly recovered.
The young man and his companiOns
were not posing as priests of any peculiar
faith, but We're simply looking out for the
dollars that might come from their pa
ticnts, and the cures were in no wise cred
tied to faith, but to the natural properties
of an "clCctric spring" This they claimed
to have discovered under the bluff at
Pixies peak, and over tho water they built
u fancy sanitarium. Soon people came
from far and near, and not only came, but
were cured. From various diseases the
patients obtained relief, and the sufferers
from rheumatism wero numerous, Some
being terribly crippled.
The phenomena of the spring were re-
markable and unique. Those who bathed
in its waters felt pleasing currents of the
ruDtlt tlItISg GDuISlllB through Jllplf HlltlU-
Omy, and when cup, which was chained,
was touched to its surface a shock was
felt by the arm which held the cup. Mar
Vicious success came to the sanitarium, and
wealth was rapidly coming to the young
men during the several months that the
cure was in operation until one day
party of electricians visited the place and
discovered the secret of the springs pecul-
lar action. ThGrcupon, fearing the wrath
of the people, the young men fled, leaving
everything behind.
The visiting electricians, strolling over
the mountain, had found wires, and these
were traced into the spring. Beneath the
rocky bottom of the basin there was a net
work of the conductors. The secret of the
shock obtained at the drinking place was
found to lie in the fact that the water was
connected with a wire and when the cup
touched the surface circuit was formed.
Tho discovery of the fraud destroyed in
many cases all the good that had been done
by the rcatment.-Cleveland Leader.
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Told In n Dream.

A peculiar incident of successful me-
chanical invention being revealed in a
dream is causing much interest among
psychologists down east. Some week ago
the Caribou (Me.) Republican told of a
French citizen of that place who dreamed
he was working with circular saw which
had teeth of peculiar and novel pattern.
The man remembered the shape of the
teeth when he awoke from the dream and
made q saw with teeth of like pattern.
The saw proved to be great success, and
the man is taking out patent for it, The
Boston Society For Psychical Research
took the matter up, and in response to in.
quiries from that body and from many
other sources the editor of The Republican
vouches for the correctness of the story.
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Lightning.

As generally understood at present, re-
marks DR. Lodge, in contribution to The
Engineering Magazine, lightning is an os-
cillatory discharge of enormous energy,
which no copper rod, however thick and
long, can really dispose Of harmlcssly-ex-
pcrimcntally it can be shown, in fact that
when a lightning discharge takes place,
even down such a rod as this, sparks may
fly from it to all conductors near, capable
of setting fire to any explosive compound
or gas leak which they may chance to en-
counter. He therefore recommends for the
protection Of ordinary buildings the plac-
ing of wire along all the gables and down
all the corners, with perhaps few in be-
tween along any prominent features, so as
to inclose the building in sort of wire
network Any metal serves equally well
for the conductor, conductivity being I'M
important in comparison with durability.
Points or projections to the sky are useful
to take the violence of the direct flash at
its point of incidence in a cheap and con-
spicuous manner, and earth connections IRE
desirable to save the foundation, the soil
and the pipes therein from being damaged
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a DHaffv EaCa

is the result of healthy physical condi-
ton. Beauty is but skin deep" but it
greatly depends on clear complexion,
free from wrinkles and hollow cheeks.
Health always brings wealth of beauty.
A healthy state of the system comes with
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
It's medicine prepared for woman's
ailments-it cures those arrangements
and weaknesses which make woman's
life miserable.
A woman who neglects to take proper
exercise is particularly prone to Excess
sjVe congestion, debility and sluggish
circulation. This is the time we advise
the prescription" In all arrangements
and displacements of the special organs
which result in 'signs contamination"
in catarrhal discharges from the lining
membranes, and in distressing irregular
ltles-thls medicine is guaranteed to
cure, or the money will be returned.
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Pittsburg's Hoodoo Fire Alarm Box.

Patrick Collins, 12 years old, of 2S23
Larkins alley, while running after the
truck from No. IL engine company ON
Mary street the other morning, was knock.
ed down. One of the rear wheels of the
ponderous vehicle passed over young Col
Inns right leg, crushing it badly. The ac-
cidont happened while the company was
out to subduo a fire at 2SO7 Mary street
which amounted to very little.
The alarm was sent in from box 1906,
located at Jane and South Twenty
streets. This box is regarded as "hoodoo"
by the men of No. IL, as each run to its
call is attended with a casualty of some
kind or other, and naturally the 1lremen
are filled with some vague premonition of
danger whenever box 395 strikes. At one
time Arthur Hammel, member of the
company, had his thigh crushed while go.
ing out of the engine house. Again, Sam.
uel Gallagher broke through burned flool
and was badly hurt by the flames. Cap.
tain Frank McClelland was injured by
fall at another time and still again
woman was burned to death, so that the
alarm has come to be regarded as a knell
of danger to the men of No. 12-Pittsburg
Dispatch
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Hunting a Big Snake.

Great excitement prevails at La Sourds-
vile, o., over the advent of big snake,
the largest ever seen in those parts. The
reptile is of the anaconda species and is
about 30 feet in length. 1t was first seen
few days ago by William Nichols, promi-
nent farmer, who was out hunting.
For some time past lambs and calves
raised around have been missing. Until
recently no plausible cause could be as
signed for their disappearance. The other
morning as Nichols crossee. the fields he
saw the reptile all ooiled up with partly
devoured lamb by its side.
William Sinloy, a wealthy granger, who
has been a heavy loser through the "snake
pest" offers reward of $50 for the rep
tiles head. A large posse, composed most
ly of experienced hunters and headed by
Nichols, has started in pursuit.-Buffalo
Courier.
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Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not get bottle now
and get relief This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure of all Female Complaints
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs
If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipa-
ton, Headache, Painting Spells, or are
Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melan-
choly, EXcitable or troubled with Dizzy
spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine
you need. Health and Strength are
guaranteed by it's use. Large bottles
only fifty cents at c. d. Gibsons Drug
Store.
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California Mans Desperate Struggle and
Marrow Escape.

Narrow Escape.
A fight with mad stallion occurred tho
other afternoon in the heart of Los An
geles. ]. W. Splander was the victim of
the enraged beast and narrowly escaped
with his life. The stallion is owned by
George Hare and is ordinarily as gentle
an animal as could be desired, but of late
he has been exceedingly FESTIVE and hard
to handle.
Mr.. Hare had him in his corral securely
fastened, as he thought, and little atten-
tion was paid to him. The animal by a
sudden plunge broke his halter, and before
the stableman could stop him out of the
corral he dashed and galloped down tho
street, turning into Olive. At this time
Mr.. Sulander was walking along Second
street and turned into Olive. The stallion
had not paid any attention to passersby
thus far, just galloping along, kicking up
his heels and enjoying his freedom
But the sight of Mr. Sulander seemed to
infuriate the animal, for he made dash
at the pedestrian and bore him to the
ground. Mr.. Sulander at first did not
know that he was being attacked, think
ing the horse was runaway steed which
had collded with him, but before he could
move the beast commenced striking him
with his forefeot and swapping his power
full jaws in attempts to rend the mans
body. Mr.. SulandGr realized then that he
had fight for his life to make and struck
and kicked in return to the best of his abil-
ity. For several minutes horse and man
were all tangled up, the stations shrill
screams Of rage mingled with the mans
cries for aid.
1t was a cruelty one sided contest, and
the terrified spectators fully expected to see
the mans brains dashed out at any mo-
ment. One of the iron hoofs struck his
left ankle and his leg fell broken, but no
continued to call for help.
A number of people collected, but so
fierce was the horse that it was some time
before he could be secured with ropes and
his victim rescued. At last this was &C
complished, and beyond the broken leg
and some bruises and cuts Mr.. Sulander
was found to have received no other
wounds. How he escaped fatal injuries
cannot be understood for the horse fought
like tlond.-San Francisco Examiner.
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Bow Legged Mems Club.

A bow legged mems club was formed in
Wilmington, Del, recently. 1t starts out
with 20 members. The organization is
the outgrowth of an accidental meeting of
half dozen men whose legs are bowed
at the bakery of Frederick Hoch, corner OF
Linden and Adams streets, one week age
The coincidence impressed them SO
strongly that II club was suggested by Mr.
Hoch. A temporary organization was at
once effected, and notices were sent to all
bow logged men in town to join them.
Frederick Hoch, the chief promoter of
the organization, is a native of Wurttem-
berg Germany, where he was born in 1858.
When he was l6 years old, he practiced in
an athletic contest in which only bow leg
ged men were contestants. 1t was she rec
objection Of this occasion that suggested to
him the organization of the club. Next
month the club will give an athletic exhi-
bition.-New York Sun.
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TIE SIMPLE SAVAG2s,
How They Bunloed "A whisky Pirate Out
of His Sloop Loaded With Liquor.

AAO" AhNy DAllhOth IL W hlShy AlThJb Oub
of His Sloop Loaded With Liquor.
Tho Indians Of the west coast of Van
couver island have adopted a novel and de-
cidodly effective method Of dealing with
white whisky pirates who frequent their
villages as James johnson of Victoria,
formerly master of the sealing schooner
Kilmany, knows TO his cost He had come
to the conclusion that there was big money
for the man who made q systematic tour
of the west coast with bottled samples Of
gin and whisky.
Accordingly he purchased a small trad
ing sloop, loaded her with a cargo of slim
ulants and sailed for Barclay sound some
three weeks ago. There, for few days,
he did rushing business retailing his lo:y
grade intoXicants at So to $40 per bottle.
The Indians knew they were being robbed
and demonstrated, but no reduction in the
price was made.
Then they held council, and great
plan was evolved. The aid of the Indian
police was secured, and while the master
of the sloop slumbered he was surrounded,
made prisoner, handcuifed and led in tri-
umph to the village. In vain he pleaded
for release. He was told he would be held
until the coming of the police patrol and
then delivered to the officers for supplying
liquor to Indians. This meant a fine of mt
least 5000 and the conflscation of his craft,
so he determined to suggest terms and
his offer of the sloop and its cargo for his
freedom was quickly accepted. The cargo
was consumed in a single night by the
dusky diplomats in celebrating the success
of their Napoloonic stroke of generalship.
New York Sun.
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Why is it thusH Have some sable line
Which may be felt, but no one can define,
Starting from crib of coward and the brave,
Reaching through life and ending at the grave,
While others have n starwhose beaming light
Shines ON their pathway through the darkest
night,
Making the crooked straight, the doubtful
clear,
Leading them forward on their glad career
With powers celestial but to cheer and bless
Till they attain to ultimate success2
will not argue. We may not agree.
Let others solve this wondror,s mystery.
Nebraska State Journal.
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Lord saIisbury's Manners.

The change in the English ministry re.
calls an old mot about the Marquis OF
Salisbury and Mr.. Henry Manners, now
the Marquis of CRANKY. Lord Salisbury,
who is distinguished by his rudeness and
brusquerie, had Mr.. Manners as his pri-
vate secretary at one time, and as the lat
ter is particularly suavo and gracious he
was nicknamed "Salisbury's Manners. "
The English people are famous for fasten-
ing nicknames on their public men, but
no matter how hard they surike home the
men themselves never vince; but, on the
contrary, rather like the wit.-Boston
Herald.
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A Household Treasure,

d. w. Fuller of Canaioharie, N. Y.
says that he always keeps DIR. King
New Discovery in the hJuse, and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use; that he would not
be without it, if procurable. G.. A.
Dykeman, druggist Catskill, N. Y, says
that DIR. Kings New Discovery is I'M
doubleday the best Cough remedy; that
he has used it in his family for eight
years and it has never failed to do all that
is claimed for it. Why not try rem
edy long tried and tested. Trial bot
ties free at G. d. GiOson's drug store re-
gular size SOC. and $lO0.
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One Cent For the President.

A warrant for 1 cent was drawn at the
treasury department the other day, made
payable to Grover Cleveland, president Of
the United States. In calculating the
amount due the president each month
there has been an undcrpayment Of 1 cent,
and this could bcrcctincd and the treasury
books kept straight only by drawing n
warrant for that amount in the president S
fagar.
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Some only know good fortune, some i'll luck,
Though equal they in talent, tact and pluck.
Say not that all on the same footing start
And that by voluntary act they part
For have seen it in a hundred cases
In various stations and with various races.
Some without effort smoothly grandly ri.e,
As sparks fly upward, mounting to the skies.
Prosperity attends whate'er they touch,
And all with them is joy, or seemcth such.
While others, bright their intellectual eyes,
Prudent and careful, energetic wise,
Their heads as clear as yonder water brook,
Their sturdy hearts misfortune never shook.
Yet dark shadow lowered ever near,
Unseen, unheard, intangible, severe,
Frustrating their best plans and well laid
schemes,
Tainting their lives and all life's flowing
streams.
Though they be honest, truthful and indeed
All we may expect in man, they don't succeed.
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The Word Is Useless.

Rev. Robert Csllyer, formerly of Chi
cago, ofliciated the other day in New York
at wedding ceremony from which the
word "obey'' was omitted by common con-
sent. He explained afterward by saying
that women never did obey, despite their
promises. "The very best woman in the
world promised to obey me-" he said, "but
she never has. Chicago Herald.
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Mr. wad Horns Peculiar Mishap.

Wad Horn met with a singular accident
recently. He was dismounted in the
woods, with his pony grazing near him,
when the bride got tangled up with a
pine knot. The animal got scared and
threw its head around, and the pine knot
at the end Of the rcins was flung with
great violence against Mr. Horns head
just over the eye, causing a severe wound.
Biloxi Herald.
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Cure For Sick Headache.

Thousands of ladies suffer from sick
headache caused undoubtedly by disol-
dered liver or stomach. The best RENE
dy that can be obtained for this distres.
sing complaint is found in Hoods Pills.
These pills are so mild and gentle in ac-
ton yet so thorough that they give per-
feet satisfaction. They cure sick head
ache, jaundice, sour stomach and all liver
ills. They break up colds and feYers and
prevent the grip.
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BuckIen's Arnlca Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chIlblains,
corns and all eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25c. per box.
For sale by c. d. Gibson.
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Another Successful Phonorrnnh.

Lieutenant G. Bettini, an officer in the
italian army, has of late years given CON
siderable attention to the invention of cleo
trical appliances. His monograph is one
of the most interesting of his inventions,
and while it is similar to the Edison pho
nograph, it does not infringe upon the pat
ents on the latter machine.-New York
Telegram.
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According to The Bookman, the best
sentence in Ibsen's new play is this: LA
Dor and trouble one can always get
through alone, but it takes two to DO
glad"
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Hail INSURANCE In Kansas.

One st. Francis agent wTJte hail insur-
anco for 1000 acres of growing crops last
week.-Topeka Capital.
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W Preserve a copy of the Supplement
for future reference. Ten cents.
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CONCENTRATIONS

Continue to come in at the Equitable Agency.
As am about the only man in this section who is
settling for the policies sold 90 aud % years agot
is very pleasant to realize that my customers are
SO well pleased
Rev David Dana Marsh says: az have been
insured 90 years and received S43S,S2 in excess Of
what have paid in l am well satisfied and cor
daily recommend the Equitable to the insuring
public"
A 80 year endowment with 20 year option,
brings this cOmmendatiOn
81 haye had 20 year endowment and now it is
10 year endowment. Surely this is the best
policy sold"
Age d3 premium 5000 for $1,000 Total pay
ment in 20 years, $780, options available ending
policy
!. Life Annuity ...........S 100
. Cash fund. .............. ........ 1919
9. Paid up insurance, due in l0yrs, 400
OPTIONS CONTINUING POLICY.
|. Cash surplus...... ............S493 81
,. Additions TO policy".......... eco 90
j. Annuity for 10 years ........... GOO
Zone fact is worth a thousand theories"
The results Of the 21-year Tontine Policies 0
the Equitable are unequaled. p
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-18
The Correct Thing.

Whether those appointed to places
shall in speech and action behave de
Gently toward the Administration I'M
der which they hold office must re-
main TO large extent q matter Of
taste and good breeding There are,
however, some officials who devote
themselves SO industriously to villifi-
cation and abuse of those under whom
they hold Office as TO indicate that
their fidelity cannot be trusted for the
Performance of their duties in man
ner creditable to the Administration
In the interest OF good Government.
such Officials must not be surprised
if thew are summariy dealt with
Cleveland's Latest Letter.
The above has been quoted as show
ing that every appointae under Cleve-
land should get in line or expect to be
bounced. That is just what it means
and Cleveland has stated the principle
correctly. A man who holds office by
virtue of political appointment should
have the good breeding not to villify
the appointing power. If it doesn't
suit him he should resign like a gen
tleman before he begins to roar
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-05-18
CROUNDLESS ALARM

The Silver party Of Nevada is very
much afraid that silver will regain
its former status through the efforts
of one of the old parties. and their
capers TO evade anything that would
SAVIOR of assisting them in its restor
alton are ludicrous in the extreme
News.
1t is hard for anyone to imagi e
on what these fears are based. The
Republican party demoneti2ed silver
in 1873, and have since fought eve
effort 10 remonetize it as monoT
metal. The leading Republicans are
all anti-silver men and whenever one
of them becomes a silver convert he
leaves the Republican party.
The idea of anyone being afraid OF
the Republicans coming out for silver
would be like lot of old bumbs alone
the San Francisco city front organic
ing a Temperance Union.