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Englishmen are proverbial for taking
their games with them into whatever
part Of the world they so. Coli, as We
know, is played in the shadow Of the
pyramids and in the very heart Of the
Himalayas, but football In the middle
Of darkest Africa 10 something Of an In.
novation. Yet football 10 rapidly b.
coming popular ON the shores Of Lake
Nyassa, and at Kotakota. which . few
years ago was notorious as the greatest
depot for slaves ON the western shore Of
the lake, mixed teams Of black and
white meet every Saturday with ~
much regularity as do our home teams.
though the local chronicler omits to say
whether Rugby or Association has won
the suffrages Of the Nyassa teama One
startling feature Of the game IL that the
black players decline to hamper them
selves with boots and find apparently
no inconvenience in playing with bare
feet. London Cor. Manchester Guard
fan.
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HOLES in The CANVAS.
An Important Discovery Increasing tha
Ehacacy Of Sails.

An Important Discovery Increasing the
Ehacacy Of Sails.
An Italian sea captain, Clio Batta
Vasallo of Genoa, has made very inter-
esting innovation in the use of sails OF
ordinary sailing vessels. he claims that
the force of wind cannot fully take ef-
feet in sail, since the air in 'front.' Of 1t
cannot properly circulate in the inflated
part and remains stationary immediate
ly in front of part Of the sail proper. He
avoids this stagnation Of air, as he calls
it. by the application Of o number Of
small holes in that part Of the sail where
the depression is deepest when 1t is ill.
ed. These holes are re-enfwced like o
buttonhole, 30 that they will not tear out.
Trials made in various weather have
resulted as follows: With Light wind
boat with ordinary sails made 4
knots, while the new sail increased the
speed to 5 knots. In fresh breeze the
respective speeds were 2 and eN knots.
and in strong wind they were 8 and 10
knots an hour. Il stands to reason that
the doing away with layer OF air
which cannot escape past the sides Of .
sail must increase the efficiency Of the
sailboat. Where the wind formerly
struck cushion Of air which acted like
spring mattress, decreasing the actual
pressure Of the wind against the canvas,
this current Of air now strikes the sail
direct and of course has greater sfi.
cheney. Vasallo has received much en-
couragement from practical sailors a.
we'll as theoretical scientists. -Phila.
delphia Record.
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MEN { WORSE THAN Apsa
Revolving cassoms Of Some Of the African
Canntbal Tribes

Rsvoiting castoms Of Some Of the African
oannihal Tribes.
The canuihalism Of the black secret
society known as the Human Leopards
in the country near Sierra Leone brings
forcibly before us the difference between
the east African and west African hab-
its Of eating human flesh. The Sherbo
cannibals waylaid and killed their vic.
Tins and afterward feasted on their
fiesh. The cannibalism Of the east coast
Is Of very different kind. The flesh of
the old people-the grandfather and
grandmother Of o family--is dried and
mixed with condiments. and q portion
Of this is offered. with dim sort Of
sacramental meaning. TO travellers who
become guests of the family. To refuse
1t would be deadly insult. To accept
it is a passport to the privileged position
Of friend Of the house. Many Of our
travellers in east Africa have eaten thus
sacramentally Of the ancestors Of some
dark skinned potentate.
The cannibalism Of the west coast 10
of more horrible kind. connected with
fetichism, the worst developments Of
which are peculiar to that country. But
there is q hideously genuine appetite for
fresh human flesh still existing among
the negroes Of west Africa. This canni.
balism manifests itself in refinement
OF gluttony which has its mild analogy
in the tastes of Europeans. Young boys
are bought from the dark interior, kept
in pens, fattened upon bananas and I'm
ally killed and baked. To these Thyes-
team feasts come not only the savage
chiefs of the interior. but also. it 10
whispered, black merchants from the
coast. Men who appear at their places
of business in English territory In broad
cloth and tall hats. who ape the man.
ners of their white masters, are said to
disappear annually into the interior.
where, we are told. they might be seen
in naked savagery taking part in the
banquets on plump boys, in which they
delight.
Be this as 1t may, somehow the native
Of the west coast and its Hinterland ID
unlike the East or South African native
in the deep lying savagery and the ex'
traordinary facility for returning to II
which are his leading and very unpleas.
| ant characteristics The subject claims
the attention Of the anthropologist, ant
certainly suggests curious reason fol
questioning the relationship Of the blaci
man and the ape or the gorilla, seeing
that the race Of monkeys seoms to b
singularly free from anything like can
nibalism. London Saturday Review.
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DRIVEN FROM rHr oIrADrL. i

The warmth Of spring and summer may
do much to relax the muscular system and
make many feel much more comfortable,
but there is this about the old enemy
rheumatism, that when he onos takes
hold, he tries TO hold the citadel At all sea-
enemy turks in the muscles, joints, bones
or the nerves, he IL suoh an enemy to
human happiness that he must be driven
out of any stronghold. II was planned
long ago 20 do this, aud st. Jacobs Oil as q
knight In battle has scored wonderful vic
tories. At oil times he Is ready TO over.
come and conquer this fend Of pain, and
does II as surely and certainly as knights
Of old extirpated the earacen. 80 no one
should be deceived by the mild weather OF
spring TO trlfie with II either In chronic or
transient form Use the great remedy for
pain and get rid OF IL at once and for all.
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TAILOR. VIM riKhA.

Tailors must unbend at times. and it
seems that ON the night Of st. Johns
eve, June 23. 1906, the tailors of Oxford
were In the habit Of unbending very far
indeed. 1t was their custom to celebrate
on that evening festival Of so prolong-
ed character that they usually did not
break up till dawn. Upon this particu-
lar occasion in 1906 after midnight.
when they had q right to expect that
they would find the streets in that part
Of the town deserted, they and their
friends went ont into High street and
commenced what was apparently some
sort Of formal country dance. Their evo-
lutions. however, were interrupted by a
clerk, one Gilbert Of Foxlee, who came
upon them, the account states, with q
sword drawn, determined, apparently in
spirit Of pure mischief, to break up
the dance. Some Of the party. who knew
him, held him back and did their best
to get him away peaceably, but their ef-
forts were fruitless. He tore himself
away from them and sprang again at
the Cancers, aiming blow at one as he
came round in the figure, which, but
for a prompt movement on his part.
would certainly have cost him hand.
This was more than even an Oxford
tailor could stand, and the whole party
seem to have turned upon the clerk. One
wounded him in the sword arm; a SEQ
end stabbed him in the back; cut ON
the head from third brought him to
the ground. It would have been well il
things had gone no further. But tai
lor's blood, one takes it, is as apt to boil
as that Of any one else. and serving
man struck az the prostrate student with
some sort of an AK (called sparsh). in
fiicting terrible wound in the left shin,
which, after p lingering illness OF eight
weskn. proved fatal to the orgulous Gil
bert. --Macmillan's Magazine.
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The story Is told Of a soldier Of the
Army Of the Potomac who had his own
ideas as to his financial value, as well
as the method by which that valne could
be realized.
He was white man and was detailed
for service as teamster in q train
which was driven for the most part by
negroes. The negroes were hired ct the
rate Of e2B per month, but the white
soldier received no more than bis regu-
lar pay Of ei0.
He appeared somewhat dissatisfied
with this arrangement and made an ap-
plication to his captain.
II should Ike, " he said graysly, Ste
be appointed negro by brevet, and be
assigned to duty in accordance with my
breyst rank i'-Youth's Companion.
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A Cabby.s Tip.

A sensitive cab horse and four
wheeler drew mp in front of a theater
the other night. and portly old gentle
man alighted.
Having handed the cabby bis strictly
legal fare. be turned round to make his
way into the building.
EXCUSE me, SIR" said the weather
beaten cabby. "but would yer oblige me
by not passing in front Of the old hossi
II be sees what weight he's pulled for q
bob, he'll simply drop down dead
The largest pure diamond, thar be-
longing to tho Rajah Of Mattan, weighs
s67 carats. The one Of next greatest
weight. the Orloof or Orloff. weighs
1913 earats.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
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aches and fevers and cures habitual
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caly remedy Of its kind ever pro-
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ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
Its action and truly beneficial In it's
effects, prepared only from the most
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many excellent qualities commend II
to all and have made it the most
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Syrup Of Figs Is for sale In Soc
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CONSUMPTION CURED
AN ABSOLUTE REMEDY FOR ALL
PULMONARY COMPLAINTS.

T. A. slooum Oners % send Two Bot
ties Free Of mis- Remedy 20 Surs
Consumption and All Lung Troubles
An Elixir OF Life.
Nothing could be fairer, more philan
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the offer of 7. A. Slocum, NJ. O., OF 1888
Pearl street. New York. Perfectly conf
dent that he has an absolute remedy foi
the cure OF consumption and all pulmon'
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who Is suffering from lung trouble or con.
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will arrest the approach OF death. Already
this remedy, by Its timely use, has per
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were given up, and death was looked upon
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Knowing his remedy 80 he does, and be-
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70 donate his infallible remedy where II
will assault the enemy In its citadel. and,
by its inherent potency, stay the current
ui ulbsOlutlOu, uTihblu6 ivy W nohses VFoi
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commend 1t, and more 30 10 the perfect
confidence Of the great chemist making the
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cured.n
The invitation Is certainly worthy Of the
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10
7ODACCO-TVIS7ED NERVES
The Unavoidable Result OF the
Continued Use OF Tobacco.
IL There sure. Easy aud Quick Way OF
Obtaining Permanent Relief
From the Habitf

Millionso OF men
think they eed
stimulants, because
their nerves are se'
on lire by tobacco,
The persistenta abuse
to which the tohao
co-user subjects his
nerves cannot pos
sibly fail 10 max,
weak the stronges
man. Chewing and
smoking destro,
manhood and nerve
power. What yot
call a habit Is q nerv'
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

GUS disease.
Tobacco, in the majority of cases dead
ems the feelings. You may not think 10
bacco hurts you, but how are you ever 20
ing to tell how much better you would lee
without 1t, unless you follow the advice
Postmaster Holbrook:
CURED 20 CASES OUT or 80.
HoLRRooK, New, June, 10.
Gentlemen-The effects of No-fo-B Bac are truly
wonderful. l had used tobacco for forty three
years, pound plug q week. used two boxes
Of No Bac and have had no desire for tobac
co since. gave two boxes OF No-To-Bac 20 !
man named West, who had used tobacco fol
forty seven years, and two boxes 10 Mr.. Wnite
man, and neither OF them have used tobacc'
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fifty that know OF have used No-To Bat
through my influence, and only know OF ont
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fault OF the patient.
was 81 years old last week. have gained
seventeen pounds In flesh since ] quit the US,
OF tobacco. You can use this letter, rany par
Yours respectfully,
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You say 1t Is wonderful. Indeed, II is
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5TAfE " OhlOt OAfhO VI AohhDOgs
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he IL the
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ioing business In the City Of Toledo, County
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Dy the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In my
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t~~l A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Hslps Catarsh Cure ia taken internally and
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Sold by Druggists, 76c
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THE UsKINDEsr OUT OF ALL.

Al Shakespeare says, is to poke fun or sneer at
people who are nervous, under the half-belief
thai their complaint is imaginary or an afiecta.
ton. il Is Deith er, but serious reality. Inn
. very common cause of nervousness, especially
that distressing form Of IL which manffests IL
aell in want of sleep Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters speedily remedies nervousness, as 1t also
does malarial, kidney, bilious and rheumatic
ailments. The weak gain vigor speedily through
Its use.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

How many Of MS have sympathized al
one time or another in our lives with
the old lady who said she had SO many
things 70 do she guessed she'd 80 to bed
--.eemervills 1ournal
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FITg.-An hts stopped tres by DIR. KItne's
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trial bottle free 70 Fit cases Send 70 Dr.. Kline,
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

Mr.. Dolley--what do you mean by saying that
your father made light OF my proposal Mies
diggies We'll, he did. He used II 70 ignite his
cigar with.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

LEAD pencils" are misnomsr.
There 10 no Lead in their composition.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10
5rATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, J,

saian--where are you from7 New arrival
g. Louis. satan--You'll freeze death here.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10
Cough

and nothing seemed TO do her any good.
happened TO read about Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla and had her give II q trial. From the
very frat dose she began TO get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since.n MRS. ApDiE PECK,
u Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
az will say that my mother has not
stated my case In as strong words as ]
would have done. Hoods 6arsaparilla
has truly cured me and am now well"
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

''The game Is up" remarked the hungry Gus
toner, as he noted the advance In price OF bird
ON the bill OF fare.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

The secret of success in modern art is to be
crazy In an original way.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

able Diamond Dyes and to get their book upon
home dyeing into the hands of women who
want 70 dress well by making their old clothing
look like new.
standard home dyes for nearly twenty years,
aud that their sale increases from year 70 year,
is proof positive that they have neye had en-
equal.
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USEFUL BOOKS GIVEN IHII
ART AND FANCY WORK

Mrs, Nella Daggett Of Boston, has recently
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making dollies table covers, scaris, tray cloths,
pin cushions, etc., ETC., with ifty Illustrations
This book, together with "enceeksi9l Home
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

Tar GraxaA tor breakfast.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-04-10

HNttthNAW AVAAh
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-06-13

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and SO popular as TO need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song
OF praise.-A purer medicine does not
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Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood.-Will drive
Malaria from the system and prevent
as well as cure all Malarial levers
For cure of Headache, Constipation
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Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
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OCULAR DEMONSTRATION.

DR.. Fowler, bishop of Gloucester,
in the early part of the eighteenth
century, was believer in appari-
tions. The following conversation
of the bishop with Judge Powell is
recorded:
@Since l saw you" said the law
yer, 81 have had ocular demonstra-
ton of the existence of nocturnal APP
partitions
II am glad you have become
convert to the truth but do you
say actual ocular demonstration
Let me know the particulars of the
story
"My lord, l will. 1t was (et me
see) last Thursday night between
the hours Of eleven and twelve, but
near the latter, as | lay sleeping in
my bed, / was suddenly awakened
by an uncommon noise, and heard
something coming up stairs and
stalking directly towards my room.
The door flying open | drew back
my curtain, and saw a faint glimmer.
ing light cntor. my chamber"
"Of blue color, no doubt
"The light was Of pale blue color,
my lord, and was followed by a tall
meagre parsonage, his locks hoary
with age, and clothed in long loose
gown; leather girdlc was about
bis loins, his beard heavy and griz-
Ely, large cap on his head, and a
long staff in his hand. Struck with
establishment, | remained for some
time motionless and silent. / then
said. whence and what art thoug ,"
"What was the answer-tell me-
what was tho answer z"
aThe answer was as follows i
am Waterman of the night, and,
please your honor, made bold to
come up stairs to inform you and the
family of their street door being
open, and that If it was not soon
shut they would probably be rob-
bed before morning. "
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-06-13

attracts the attention Of every prop
erty holder in this city. But when
DIR. Franklin Miles, the eminent In
diana specialists. claims that Heart
Disease is durable and proves il by
thousands Of testimonials Of wonder
ful cures by his New Heart Cure; it
attracts the attention Of the millions
suffering with Short Breath, Palpi-
tation, Irregular Pulse, Wind in
Stomach, Pain in Side or Shoulder,
Smothering Spells, Painting, Drop
sy, etc. A. +. Davis, Silver Greek,
Neb., BY nsing four bottles Of Dr..
Miles New Heart Cure, was complet-
ly cured after twelve years suffering
from Heart Disease. This new rem
edy is sold By A. NJ. Gilbert. Books
free.
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Made Miserable.

Some passengers, waiting at rail-
way station for a belated train, were
amused at the sight Of q negro, en-
ployed on the freight platform, who
had fallen asleep;-so says the De-
troit Free Press, which goes on to
tell how the passengers made them.
selves merry at the sluggard's ex-
peDse.
One OF them hired another negro
to place a bag OF coru on the sleep
er's knees, another bag on bis stom-
ach, aud a third on his head. As
this weight did not wake him, a sec
ond bag was laid on his stomach.
For about three minutes he con-
timed to snore. Then he grew I'M.
easy, began to mutter, aud at the
end of Eve minutes threw the sacks
off and sat up and looked around in
q dszed way.
Anything wrong, Rube ~ asked
the draYman.
"Fo' de Lawd, but I'se had de
worstest dream dat | cher dreamt
Use all in cold blood Y
"What was it %
"Dreamt dat ] had SIGH sore
froat / couldn't swaIler, an de old
woman brought hum two chickens,
some yams an a possum, an done
cooked an eat de hull outfit, wild me
sittin right dar an not able to open
my mouth ! Lawd save me, but
didn't | suffer when saw de las Of
dem chickens goin' down her old
froat n