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81 was only thinking what Mr.. Blod-
eett said," she replied demurely. "He
told me you are the meanest man in
rlunkett."
MIR. Simpson stared furiously. 'I'll
pay Bill Blodgett for that! What else
did he say?"
Though his tone was fierce, Miss
Stanton noted that little Polly was not
at all alarmed; so she kept her own
courage undaunted, and slowly, as if
she was teaching lesson to a very dull
pupil, replied:
Mr.. Blodgett said to me: You go
see Dave Simpson, and I'll match you,
cent for cent, dollar for dollar, what
Now, what do you say. Mr.. Simpson?
Of course he reckoned you wouldn't
give cent"
Mr.. Simpson flushed with anger. 81
say this!" he said, emphatically, I'LL
give you ten dollars-ten dollars for
Jill Blodgett to match. Yes! for the
sake of seeing Bill Blodgett shell out,
I'll give you'll give you-Polly, girl,
We'll give a clean $50! Cent for cent,
dollar for dollar says Bill BIodgett.
Ha, ha, ha. It's as good as a circus.
Simpson gives $50, Blodgett matches
It. And Blodgett and Simpson hain't
spoke fer years. Blodgett and Simp-
son GO halves ON a $40 flag for Punk
EFT school-house. Ha. L guess I've
got Bill BIodgett this time!"
But will Mr.. Blodgett' give his
share ?". asked Miss Stanton, anxiously.
Got to-" replied Mr.. Simpson. Zone
thing about Bill Blodgett, he never
goes back on his word in a financial
transaction
So the little schoolmistress went
Lack to Mr.. Blodgett. When she told
INN that Simpson had given her $40
ne turned pale, and without word
went with her to the house, took two
tcn-dollarnotes out of cupboard, and
gave them to her. She thanked him
earnestly, but he said not a word in re-
spouse.
Miss Stanton kept the secret for Il
whole week. Then all Plunkett was
stirred with the news, marveling much
that Plunkett was to possess the flag,
but more that it should be the gift of
the two men whose stinginess and mu
rual luminosity had become notorious.
Sammy Blodgett, almost bursting
with pride, placed in Miss Stanton's
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hands a copy of the County Oracle, in
| which the wonderful fact was told.
| The item ended thus: I'VE congratu-
late Plunkett on the possession OF such
generous citizens as William Blodget /
and David Simpson, men who, like
brothers, fought to preserve our glo-
rious union, and who, still of one heart
in time of peace, unite to unfurl the
starry banner for which they bled, to
float in proud benediction over the
heads of the young men and maidens OF
Plunkett."
Amt it grand ?" whispered Sammy.
Wonderful" she whispered back
1t certainly was wonderful. Who could
have written it? When she put this
question to Mr.. Simpson that worthy
laughed uproariously.
Mr.. William Blodgett did not take
the joke so philosophically. He grew
GUNNER of face and shorter of speech
little, not knowing what the matter
might come to.
Dave Simpson became very much ir-
terested in the flag. 1t awakened all
his old patriotism. He fell to telling
war stories to Polly, and he could not
keep Bill Blodgett out of them-Bill
and he had been such inseparahle COM
rades in arms. Then he and Miss Stan
ton held many consultations regard
ing the f1ag-raising.
What do you do in Plunkett on Me-
mortal day." she asked, one morning.
eNcitedly.
DO? Nothing at ALL"
well, We'll do something this year,
Mr.. Simpson," said the determined
little schoolmistress. II can't, at this
short notice, clear the graveyard, ge.
up procession and all that, but can
manage the children and the school
house."
"Whatu you do?" he asked.
why. plenty of things! Well fly
our flag for the first time on Memorial
day. Well invite the parents, the school
committee, the minister-in fact, the
town. The children will sing. And
We'll have speeches-yes, speeches, NJ.
Simpson, from Plunkett's two noble
benefactors."
Mr.. Simpson pooh-poobed vigorously
at the last idea; nevertheless she saw
he was pleased.
Arrangements were made for a cello
bration, and Mr.. Blodgett was asked to
make an address.
II won't have anything to do with
such tomfoolery!" he Numbered.
Dave Simpsons made big enough
fool of me now"
I'm sorry you won't make speech,
sir" said Miss Stanton. But, anyway,
hope you'll let Sammy take part in
the celebration"
WELL" said Blodgett, ungraciously.
eff he does. see to it that he speaks up
good and loud"
So Sammy was selected to speak
piece in his grandfather's place. He
had very little oratorical gift. Miss
Stanton struggled with him faithfully
and diligently. Yet each time, after he
slipped from her presence, he reap
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. 'BACKACHE.


From the Press, Neiu York City.
Few people have suffered more from pain
in the back than Mrs. Lille B. Newell OF
No. 23l3 Second Avenue, New York City.
For several years she was so afflicted with
this distressing malady that she was hardly
able to get around, and could do little to
care for her children which made her suffer
ing all the harder to bear. Her husband,
Charles Newell, who is a well-known New
York optician, tried in every way to find a
remedy for his wife, but no medicine
seemed to have the power to remove her
pain.
Mrs. Glynn, sister of Mrs. Newell. is a
professional nurse, and was familiar with
the symptoms of her sisters sickness Mrs.
Newell was away on visit when reporter
called upon her, but Mrs. Glynn, who lives
at No. 416 East One-hundred and-twentieth
Street, told the story of her sisters re-
covery.
A doctor was called when Mrs. Newell's
condition became serious and he prescribed
small pink pills which, in short lime, re-
lieved the woman's pain as no other medi-
cine has done. after awhile,'' Mrs. Glynn
told the reporter, 1--WE learned that the Inedi-
cine the physician was giving my sister was
nothing more than DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. Knowing by experience
how excellent a remedy these pills were,
Mrs. Newell bought some at drug store
and continued taking them. The effect was
most gratifying, for in six months my sister
was perfectly well and the pain in her back
was nothing more than an unpleasant men,
DRY. Both she and have recommended the
Pink Pills to ottfe'. people, who have not
failed to find them all that is claimed All
doctors my sister had been treated by be-
fore taking the pills, had done her no ap-
parent goods
Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose
form, by the dozen or hundred) at 50 cents a
box or six boxes for $50, and may be had
of all druggists or direct by mail from DIR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady,
n. Y. The price at which these Pills are
sold makes course of treatment inexren-
sive as compared with other remedies or
medical treatment.
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What good friends they had been
he and Dave! Either would have died
for the other as readily as for the dear
though the veterans of PIunkett-her
only soldiers left!
He strove to become angry again.
Twas a mean thing for Dave to do,
anyhow toSketch me up SOL" he was
growing, justowhen Sammy interrupted
with burst he had long depressed: 20,
gran'pa! how 1 wisht 1 could see you
| dressed up like soldier.''
The old man thought a moment
well, come along" he said. He did not
understand why he humored the boy
He was more OF mystery to himself
than to Sammy.
Ssh! Sh!" Blodgett ledothe way TO
the dusky, cobwebbed garnet. He took
from the old chest faded army coat, a
| soldiers cap, Il knapsack and musket.
Ssh! Sh!" AS stealthily as they had
assembled they crept down the stairs, and
so, with their precious burden, to the
secluded back pasture.
Then Bill Blodgett, with an express
sion on his face that was new to Sammy,
put on the battered blue, placed the cap
above his thin, gray locks, adjusted the
knapsack, shouldered the musket.
Now, indeed, thoughts of Dave Simp-
son crowded to the front. How proud
ly he and Dave had tramped away to-
gether in their army blue! Others had
gone with them. Who had returned?
Only himself and Dave. How they had
cheered each ether on the toiIsome
marches!
Now, Sammy" cried Blodgett, trem-
bling with awkward earnestness, I'll
show We how Dave and me used to-"
twig snapped. A stone fell from
the wall. The flock of frightened sheep
went cantering the length of the pas
ture. With ringing cry, Dave Simp-
son leaped the wall like boy.
Hold on, Billy! I'll drill ye.''
''Dave!"
Attention! Present arms!"
Bill Blodgett obeyed the old words of
command instantly, and with true sol
derry gravity. Sammy's delighted
heart nearly burst its bounds, betraying
its excitement in every tense muscle.
When the drill was ended, nervous 81
lence eDsued till Simpson broke it:
Say, Billy, let's wear the cid uniform to
the iag-raising tomorrow"
Seems if 'twould be the proper thing
to do" responded Mr.. Blodgett.
That was all. Not a smile, not
hand-shake, not a word Of repentance;
yet the miracle of reconciliation had
been wrought. And at the celebration
on Memorial day the two veterans were
present in their faded, eloquent uni
forms. No speeches came from their
lips, for their hearts were too full, but
Sammy spoke up good and LOUD
enough to redeem the loss, and the flag
was raised by Blodgett and Simpson,
pulling together on the rope. Then,
at another pull from little Polly, it
trembled, futtered and flung its glory
to the welcoming breeze, while the chill
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ODD AND INTERESTING.
Each salmon produces about 10000
900 eggs.

Each salmon produces about 10000.
900 eggs.
1t is said that the Greenland whale
sometimes attains the age of 200 years
A frigate bird can remain an entire
week on the wing, without stopping to
rest.
The car of Russia has two hobbies
the collection of postage stamps and
birds eggs.
In France, when a railroad train is
more than ten minutes late, the com.
pany is fined.
In Wyoming the women have the right
to vote for all offices, even for presi-
Dental electors.
The most effective Krupp gun has a
range of II miles, and can fire two shots
q minute.
One hundred persons have been fatal
" shot during the past IL years on the
main street of Jackson, KY.
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peared with the sing-song infection
and abominable emphasis that made

peared with the sing-song infection
and abominable emphasis that made
her blood run cold. She could not I'M
derstand these persistent relapses.
Sammy" she cried, in despair. "whdt
shall L do with you, if you will not
speak it as teach you to-"
Sammy burst into tears. 81 wisht
there wasn't ever any Memorial day,
nor any flag, nor anything. 1 wisht L
was dead-so, there!"
'Why, what's the matter, Sammy"
Before I'm out of bed in the morn
ing, gran'pa he's after me to speak my
piece" sobbed the boy. "And the same
every noon and after school at night.
And he stands me upon a rock down
in the back pasture where nobody can
see or hear, and he goes off to the other
end, and have to boiler it at him. And
L begin your way, and he says he'll lick
me if 1 don't say it his way. And BE-
tween you both-boohoo!'
Here was a revelation. Mr.. Blodgett,
for all his surly manner, had become
interested in the celebration. 1t lent
touch of pathos to what would other
wise have been ludicrous.
you poor dear!" she said, finally.
you shall not be bothered any more
by me. Say it just as your grandfather
wishes"
So the daily coaching in the back
pasture went On without interruption.
The cows chewed their cuds; the sheep
lifted their dull heads and were not
wise enough to wonder, though occa-
sion for wonder grew. For, marvel of
marvels! Mr.. Blodgett, after the elocu
ton lessons, fell to telling war stories
to his grandson.
This was the first common interest
of their lives. Sammy felt he was find
ing place in his grandfather's heart.
How good and loud" he would speak
that hated piece, for payment!
Mr.. Blodgett, in his turn, tried his
utmost to keep Dave Simpsons name
out of his "reminiscences. He fought
against it all the more because he was
conscious of strange and tender renewal
of his old friendship; but Dawes name
crept into almost every tale.
So it came about that one day he
blundered on the story of that time
when Dave Simpson had saved his life
at the peril of his own. Then he faltered
and finally broke down. He had put the
incident out of his heart and mind.
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When the Summer Breeze

Blows through the trees, most of US who
can sets off for country jaunt Fewer
cross the Atlantic. Whether it is business
or pleasure calls one from home, Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters is the best accom-.
paniment of a voyage or an outing. Yachts
men, sea captains, commercial travellers
and emigrants concur in this opinion. The
Bitters is unrivalled for bilious, malarial
dyspeptic or liver disorder.
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An Old Obligation.

While Frenchmen grumble that they
still have to pay taxes in order to make
up the war indemnity exacted by Prus-
STA 25 years ago, the town of Koenigs-
berg, In Prussia, has only this year paid
the last installment of the loan con-
tracted to the war contribution imposed
on it by Napoleon I.
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Russian Spies.

Three Russian naval officers have
been fined $50 each for trespassing on
the British Notifications at Hong
Kong, and making sketches.
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GENUINE love, however rated as the chief
passion Of the human heart, is but a poor de-
pendent, retainer upon other passions
admiration, gratitude, respect, esteem, pride
in the object--Mrs. Inchbald.
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M>>SrY is handmaiden, II thou knowest
to use y; a mistress, if thou knowest not
Horace.
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Not TO. the Dead Alone.


Not for the dead alone this day we cherish
For all our brave deserve as we'll
AS those who in the conflict fell
Each risked his all-no one could tell
Whoowas to perish.
Not for the dead alone we bring these
flowers:
But for their parents bowed with years
Their children whom this day endears,
For wives and sisters yet in tears
Their griefs are ours.
Not for the dead alone these ensigns gory:
But to impress on every eye
At what cost We still may fly
That fabric fashioned from the sky
Our nations glory!
Not for the dead alone the drums are beat
ing;
But listening ears shall catch the strain
And comrades join the sad refrain
Till heart to heart shall beat again
In solemn greeting.
Not for the dead alone commemoration:
But that our sons be taught to-day
The price their fathers had to pay
TIC keep and unto them convey
This mighty nation.
Not for the dead alone-Ah, truly not;
But for an object lesson grand
That all the earth may understand
The valiant saviors of this land
Are not forgot!
j. P. Rand, in Springfield (Mass) Re-
publican.
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Slaughter of the Bufralo.

Between the years 1860 and 1852 more
than 15.000,000 bison (buffalo) were
killed within the limits of the United
States.
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WHEN we put our picture in the magaz inc
or newspaper, we always se.ect the photo
that was taken u good while ago.-lndian-
apolis News.
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THE COMPOSITION OF MAN-Dollie-" DO
you believe that man is made of dustP'
| Chollie-"He has to be to get any notice
| from you. "-Detroit Free Press.
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select poor partner at whist?H $50 that
we can understand each others mishaps.n
Detroit Free Press
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FITS stopped free by Dr. Klir els Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch st.. Phila. Pa
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CARE you an oficeholder?" suid one man
to another. "No: | work for living
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
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"YoU are the only doctor who advises me
to stay at home. AL the others say ought
to go to winter resort" II suppose they
have all the patients they want. Flegende
Blaetter.
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GArErT pleases more when VIC are n.
sured that it does not cover carelessness.-
Nine. de Stael.
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THERE is nothing of which men are Sc
fond and withal so careless as life-Bru.
we're
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A SENTENCE. well couched, takes both thu
sense and the understanding-Feltha
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A VICTORY is twice itself when the achiey-
er brings home full numbers. Shakespeare
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AS stood by the road in my dream OF JOY,
/ was touched by the muffied tone
OF the funeral drum, while the soldier be-
Was borne to his rest alone.
followed the bier to the lonely grave,
With n heart that sweiled with pride
For the deeds of the noble hero brave
Who for his country died.
And I gathered the lilies for his winding
sheet,
Made wreaths of the flowers that grew
by the way,
And laid them down at the hero's feet,
This sad Memorial day.
And every year as the time goes by,
And the evening sun lights the western
sky,
gather the flowers that grow by the
way,
And weave into garlands fragrant with
life,
And go to the grave Memorial day,
To give him his laurels he won in the
strife.
Lydia Z. Walsh. in Home and Country.
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Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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dren cheered with a will, and their
elders softly, with something Juggling
at their throats.-Emily j. Langley, n
Youths COmpaniOn,
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PIso's CURE is the medicine 10 break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-MRs. NJ. G.
BLUNT, Sprague, Wash, March s, '94.
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ERAVELY DONE.
Running Gauntlet of a Thousand Mus
kets in the Performance of Duty.

kets in the Performance of Duty.
That is one of the bravest men
ever knew" said Gen. Rosecrans to
James 4. Gilmore Edmund kirk as
nspector5General Ducat left the room
where the two gentlemen were convers-
ing. Il saw him once" continued the
general, ''coolly face almost certain
death to perform a duty. Three men
had fallen before his eyes, and he had
to run the gauntlet OF a thousand mus
kets; but he did it," Mr.. Gilmore re-
lates the circumstances in the Louisville
Courier-Journal:
1t was at the battle of Iuka, where,
Rosecrans, with only 800 men actually
engaged,' was fighting confederate
force of 1000, holding chosen and
very strong position. Ducat, in riding
up to the general, had observed a regi-
ment of Gen. Stanley's division about to
be enveloped and overpowered by
much larger force.
hide on and warn Stanley at once"
said Rosecrans. An acre of fire, swept
with bullets, lay between them and the
menaced regiment. Ducat glanced at
it and said:
General, 1 have wife and Children
S4ou knew that when you came
here" said Rosecrans, coolly.
I'll CO." said Ducat, moving his horse
forward after his momentary hesita-
ton.
Stay moment. We must make sure
of this said Rosecrans. He thought
thousand lives of more value than four,
SO. hastily writing some dispatches on
the pommel of his saddle, he gave one to
three orderlies, ard sent them off at in
tefvals of about sixty yards over the
bullet-swept field.
Then he looked at Ducat, who had
seen every one of them fall lifeless. or
desperately wounded. Without a word,
Ducat plunged into the fire, and, Won
derful to tell, he ran the gauntlet in
safety, and with his clothes torn by
mimic balls, and his horse reeling from
mortal wound, he got to Stanleysand
saved the regiment. The orderlies
found their graves on that acre of fire.
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MpANEsr MANN
~PLUNkETT%

ORNING,". said Mr..
Blodgett, with an
upward jerk of the
chin. $50 you're
the new school
Evening star., 1896-08-07
7 HE LEAGUES MEET
Grand Gathering Of American Wheelmen at
Louisville.
Every Crack Rider I'm the Country is
to Be There and Push
to Win.

LOUISVILLE, KY. August 7-Entries
for the national meet l.. A W. races, to lie
run next Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
closed last night. but the lists were KEEP;
open until tomorrow to let in entries COM
ing by mail. The list now numbers $50,
and it includes every famous riding man
in the United States. Bald, Sanger, Zegler,
Gardiner. Coulter, Hamilton, Kennedy and
all the other cracks have sent In entries
John s. Johnson has telegraphed he will
certainly ride in Louisville despite reports
to the contrary. and he will have a rid
Ing companion J. w. Parsons, the Austria
liam who defeated Zimmerman. Nearly a
hundred racers and trainers are now at
Fountain Ferry track at work. All the pro-
fessionals will be here by Sunday. Indica-
tons are that the meet will be a gigantic
affair. The attendance is estimated at 25-
600 The action of the '96 Meet Club in
drawing the color line taut is generally ap-
proved. The half dozen colored members
of the league who attend annual meets
only for the advertising they get out of ii
will not be recognized at the Louisville
meet. Information from Indianapolis says
the Indiana train will bring 500 wheelmen
to Louisville Sunday night.