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Popularity and a Slap.

One of the incidents that conduced to
give the queen temporary popularity
in Ireland was this: She and the prince.
with the prince of Wales and. Prince
Alfred, were driven in their roomy car
rage to Mr.. bargains exhibition. The
streets and windows were. thronged.
There were only bright faces, and the
air was filled with cheers. She. bowed
very affably; the prince held his hat a
little before his forehead. and hardly
bowed. The prince of Wales took off
cap with a white band and held it
rather gracefully, as if to, show that he
should have bowed were the queen not
present Prince Alfred looked a little
sulky and kept his cap. on his head
The queen did not appear to see him.
but she did. She whipped the cap off
his head with one hand, and with the
other gave him such a slap in the face.
1t was done in an instant, and without
any change of eountenance. Thunder
ing cheers marked the approval of the
multitude. -Contemporary Review.
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DOCTORS AND PATIENTS.
Odd Tales of Physicians of the Old
School In England.

Odd Tales of Physicians of the Old
School in England.
A physician with large practice sees
strange sights-some humorous, some
pitiful. and some irritating. Sir Ben
Jamin w. Richardson, commenting on
the fact that these singular sights tend
to produce in the doctors mind the
feeling "All things are alike to ALL"
says he once surprised a bishop by say
ing that the writer of Ecclesiastes must
have been a doctor.
Once woman who kept fuel store
brought her husband to DIR. Richardson
in little cart with his body covered
with small coal, under the idea that by
this means she was keeping him warm.
Another woman, to whom he prescribed
an ether mixture, therefore volatile,
hrst made it warm, in order that it
might be agreeable to take.
He was called in the early DAYS of his
London practice to visit servant in a
large house, and overheard the mistress
ask the housekeeper: what sort of a
man is he, and how did he come? Did
he driver"
II think you'll like him, ma'am,"
replied the housekeeper; but, poor
man! he is only a walking doctor yet"
People made a distinction between
the walking and the driving doctor in
former days. A physician with large
paying practice used to ride in a chariot
which cost 300 guineas. Now people do
not care if doctor comes in a landau.
or a brougham, or cab, provided he
comes quickly.
The old physician was known by
everybody as doctor. He wore long,
broad-tailed coat, knee breeches, Hes
sian boots, frilled shirt with ruffies
at the wrists. and large white cravat
of the finest lawn. He carried cane
with perforated box at the top, which
held camphor or some other smelling
substance. When he was called to a
consultation, he expected to find table
spread with wine glasses, decanter of
brandy and bottle of wine.-Youth's
Companion.
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more he was standing right behind him.
with the handle of the sheath-knife
firmly clutched in his right hand.
you see, Angus-but!" as his eye
caught sight of Herbert's pale face, and
the wild look of his eye startled him.
He got no further than the word
"but!" in what he was about to ex-
claim, for underneath the very arm of
Bruce leaped forth the sheath knife,
and the hand of Herbert guided it
home-straight home-to the shaft of
bone. It sank, piercing the bank
er's heart, and ere the startled Angus
realized what had been done, John Lloyd
had fallen backwards on the bed. the
knife blade still in his bosom and the
handle standing erect.
At this instant piercing scream
emanated from the bathroom door, and
Angus whirled in time to catch sight
OF figure passing through the door.
He sprang towards it,, but the door
closed to with a snap. 1t opened into
the bedroom, and could not be forced
from that side.
He heard rapid words on the other
size, and the voice of Herbert
He rushed back to the bedside,
grasped the knife's handle and drew it
forth. The life blood of the banker
followed it, squirting up and dyeing the
hand of Angus, coat and sleeve, yes,
even to the bosom of his shirt.
The scream that emanated from the
bathroom door was uttered by Aunt
Mag when she saw Herbert Lathrop
strike the fatal blow. She stood there,
speechless, as he rushed from the
scene of his crime. As he swung the
door to, almost in the face of Bruce,
he seized her by the throat.
What, you too, and logging me?
Then-but no, a nigger's oath don't go
in court against white, and remem-
Der, now, word, lisp, and I'll have
Your life.
Remember, Angus Bruce was the
murderer of your master You may
have an easy life your days out, but
remember, I was in my room when
:'our master died.
Herbert relaxed his hold of the throat
of the now speechless negress and few
up the stairs and into his room. He
Invested himself of his dressing gown
and gulped down a horn of brandy.
SO far, so good" he exclaimed.
he heard his cousins room door open
and at the same time cry from Angus.
'Murderl My Godl it's muraer!'
! He rushed as in alarm, and joined
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CHAPTER TX.
CdAfIEh La
HER TESTIMONY WOULD NOT qOLI


GOOD IN LAW"
When Herbert Lathrop had said that
he was afraid of Angus, as he stood
there with the bloody knife in his hand,
he had not lied. for now that the cap
tain was beginning to realize the sit.
uation wicked CLEAN had come into
his eyes, and Herbert escaped from his
presence none too soon. But he made
no immediate cutlery; nor did he hasten
with the speed with which he few
through the hall, to arouse either
neighbors or officers of the law, but
anticipating that Angus would either
attempt to follow him or perhaps realize
that everything was against him, and
fly (Which he, Herbert, desired, when he
said: eff you escape ere return, can
not help it, he had walked toward the
rear of the house. thinking that if he did
seek escape, it would be in that direc-
ton, and he soon had the satisfaction Of
seeing the door open, and Angus and
Aunt Mag appear in the doorway.
Ely, Angus Bruce!" said Aunt Mag,
nothing but your speed will save you"
Then he had seen Angus dash down
the steps and disappear in the darkness.
Even then Herbert stood there, lean
ing against the side of the house for
some moments collecting his thoughts.
''Now," he thought, eff Bruce have
sense enough and good fortune enough
to get beyond the reach of apprehen-
sion, so much the better for him, for
he will save his life, and far better for
me, for there will be no one to dispute.
my evidehce-yes, and his flight will
make it appear doubly certain that he
murdered my uncle; the case will adj
NIT of not single doubt.
''Why, Fannie saw him turning from
the bedside with the bloody sheath
knife in his hand: her evidence and
mine will forever place bar against the
return of Angus Bruce to the coast Of
Carolina.
Aunt Mag, unfortunately, saw me
strike the blow, but terror win hold
her tongue fast; If not, her evidence
viii not be taken. She might talk, but
if she does there s sure way to silence
her.
81 might sell her; but no, I win keep
Mag always near me, where can watch
her.
God or the devil speed you, Angus
Bruce, say I; but go not near the Clara
Belle, for that viii be the first point
the officers will search for you. Now,
il you"
At this instant a piercing scream was
heard from within the house; Fan
ME had revived.
Herbert ran out the front gate, and
down Market street, and on the air as
he ran resounded the startling cry OF
murder! murder!"
Sleepers awoke, rushed to their win.
dows, and threw aside their blinds, to
see coatless, hatless figure speeding
by, and hear again the receding cry:
Murder! Murder!"
Herbert halted not till at the door of
Sheriff Cobb, and Justify he sounded the
knocker.
''Murderi Murder!"
The sheriff soon responded, and, call
| ing up the coroner and DIR. Davis, they
fastened to the Lloyd mansion, many
who had been aroused by Herbert's
cries joining them on the street.
At the house they found Fannie. wild
with grief
Back on the bed as he had fallen lay
the body of the banker. His night robe
and the bed as well were stained with
blood, his eyes were staring, wide open.
as if in horror.
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It's Dimerent, Won knov.

1t was during controversy over the value
of bicycle.
There are cases, mamma" explained the
young woman, when the proper use of a
bicycle is almost imperative, and I'm sure
that mine is one OF them
Nonsense returned the elder woman.
That's very nice talk from the point OF
view of a dealer in bicycles, but that is all.
Now if you want exercise
But L don't mamma interrupted the
young woman, hastily. 1T isn't exercise
that L need, but recreation, and there's no
recreation in doing the housework-none at
all. Chicago Post.
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where he lighted a lamp. He then
knocked on his uncle's door.
Uncle John. Captain Bruce is here,
and desires to Sc you"
why, it was hardly necessary to
arouse him tonight; tomorrow would
have answered." said Angus.
well, nephew, i have retired, but
let Angus enter the room, if he would
see me-"
Now walk in and,see my uncle, cap
tain, and i'll the meantime will notify
my cousin that you are below, and wish
to see her."
''She probably has retired" said An
gus, who could not understand how
It was that Herbert Lathrop was so
ready to arouse both his uncle and
cousin at that time of night, to see him
on matters that he had no reason to
think important. eff she has" he con-
tinued, do not awake her, you can de-
liver this letter."
"Oh, no danger of her having retired"
said Herbert, land this the last night of
her single life," and he fastened out of
the library, closed the door, and hastily
assembled the stairs
He entered his room, lighted a lamp.
then pulled off his CATERS and put on
pair of light slippers, next took off his
coat, and unbuttoned his shirt sleeves
at the cuffs, rolled them well up, then
put on a light dressing-gown, hastily
proceeded to the upper end Of the hall,
and tapped on Fannie door.
Fannie! Fannie! have you retired?"
Yes, Herbert, but am wanted?"
Angus Bruce is in the library and
wishes TO see you. He has a message
from Clara Hill"
Tell Angus will hasten down" was
Fannie's reply.
Herbert fastened to his room. I'M
locked and opened his trunk and with
drew therefrom the sheath-knife lie
looked in the glass.
Il am very PALE" he said, "but do
not tremble; there is no time to falter
now; TOO much is at stake-a swig of
this brandy will help me-there, now, I
feel man."
He walked out of his room, but left
the door ajar.
Stealthily down the stairway he stole,
and to the outer door of his uncle's bath
room.
He did not see the figure of Aunt
Mag hugging the side of the entry as he
brushed by her, yet he had not more
than entered the bathroom door than
she was right behind him.
The door he opened noiselessly and
left open, so that nothing should i'm
Pede his egress.
The door from the bathroom into his
uncle's room was open. There was no
light in the room, but the oil lamp
standing on the table in the library
lighted it dimly.
Herbert could see his uncle sitting
on the side of the bed in his long night
robe and Angus Bruce standing with
his back to the bathroom door and al
most in front of him. His uncle, were
it not for the darkness of the bathroom
and the fact that the position of Bruce
would have obstructed his vision, must
surely have discerned him.
so you tell me, Angus" were the first
words that struck Herbert's ear, ''that
Clara Hill would but wed me because it
is her Fathers desire, and that she has
told you that you have her heart? J.
would not have believed that of Clara.
and il she tells me so tomorrow will
return from Orion a single man.
1T is well you are here, Angus Bruce"
thought Herbert, and in a moment
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Fannie on the stairs. Together they
entered the library and saw Angus
Bruce turning from the bedside toward
| them. The sheath knife was still
clasped in his hand, its blade dripping
with blood and the hand that held it
dyed.
Fannie tainted and fell to the floor.
Murderer" said Herbert, as his eyes
looked in at the bedroom door; "you
have slain my uncle because he would
have wed Miss Hill Assassin!"
You are the assassin here" ex-
claimed Angus; foul murderer of your
uncle! It is well planned, but there
was witness; heard scream"
Angus Bruce, you have lived long
enough to know that a nigger's oath
don't go in southern courts against a
white mans; now will go for the OIL
GERS to arrest you, for am afraid of
you with that knife in your hand If
you escape ere i return l can't avoid
| It."
Murderer liar! hound!" exclaimed
Angus, as he rushed towards him, but
it was too late; Herbert was out of the
room, and he heard the front door slam.
as he rushed bare-headed and in his
shirt sleeves from the house
Angus raised Fannie and laid her on
sofa. AS he did so, Aunt Mag stag
gered into the room.
Ely! fly! Angus Bruce, not minute
TO spare! You'll hang, you'll hang, sure,
and for murder you didn't commit.
l saw the blow struck; it was Herbert's
hand that grasped the handle of the
knife. Drop it! drop it there! and ~.
a nigger's oath won't save you; nothing
will help you; Herbert Lathrop has you
in his power"
Great Cod" said Angus, ST must fly,
at least for time. Promise will you tell
Miss Lloyd and Miss Hill the truth?"
my life is now at stake, Angus Bruce
or if I'm sold, it viii be worse for you:
III promise that I'll stick to Herbert
Lathrop through thick and thin, and
your name shall be cleared. Now GO,
and stop not. till you're thousand
miles away"
Angus without a word followed her
to a rear door and left the house.
Once in the street, he FASTENED to the
Clara Belle.
He had arrived in port at so late an
hour that the streets were almost de-
serted, and entirely so along the river
front.
He lad met no one (aside from Her
BERT in going to the bankers residence,
nor had he seen anyone save the in
mates vt the Lloyd mansion.
Arrived at the schooner, he hurriedly
called up Calvin Stewart. the mate, and
together they entered the cabin, where
we will leave them and return to the
scene of the murder.
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AN APPEAL FOR FREEDOM.
The Cuban League of New York Asks
for Financial Aid.

The Cuban League of New York Asks
for Financial Aid.
The Cuban league of New York,
whose president is Ethan Allen, and
vice presidents such men of national
reputation and honor as Chauncey III.
Depew, Roswell p. Flower, ETC., has is
sued the following appeal asking for
financial aid in its patriotic efforts in
behalf of struggling Cuba,
ITO the People of the United States:
brave and generous people will aid
the oppressed. Cuba is under brutal
freely bleeds for independence, and APP
peals to us for help. We must hear,
and hearing, promptly act. An IRE
pressible conflict between republican,
ism and monarchy was inaugurated by
Washington and his compatriots, and
as trustees of the great political inner
itance from them. we must be in that
conflict whether we will or not, when
ever any intelligent people fires the
opening gun for freedom. By an I'M
paralleled career of courage and sacri-
flee the Cubans have proved their right
to self-government. Our people, to
II
our fathers. which our government at
Washington for three years has failed
to do, must extend material support to
the embattled heroes, on Cuban soil
The passive policy of this administra-
ton. in emulation of the last, still re-
pressed the nobler impulses of our peo-
pie, while foul murder continues. To
give now is more than to fight. He who
supplies the weapon is brother in
achievement to him who yields it.
"a plan for small subscriptions at
local points. deposited there with
banks or business firms, reaches all.
Let those who will serve send addresses
of themselves and bank to the Red,
White and Blue League, New York.
ETHAN ALLEN
president of the Cuban League"
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FOR TIE HEALTH.s SAKE.

Cold drinks, ice cream and frozen ices
do not make people cool. If overheated,
cold drinks are most disastrous to the
digestion. Hot drinks, rather than cold,
areconducive to comfort In hot weather.
If the eyes are much inflamed, bath
ing them in cold water Is sometimes
more restful than bathing them in hot
water. Never, under any circumstances,
apply warm poultice to the eyes, If
they infiame easily, great care should be
taken about going out where the winds
are boisterous and the dust is flying
To cure iatulency take ten drops of
the tincture of nux vomica in cold water
before meals every day for eight weeks;
also take the phosphate of sodium, a
teaspoonful in a teacupfuI of water
(boiling water to be preferred) upon
rising IN the morning and upon retiring
at night. After meals take q teaspoon,
full of pure glycerin.
bed should never be made upunder
two hours from the time it has been
slept in. 1t should be aired thoroughly
and beaten until it is light. Open all
the bedroom windows and let the fresh
air and sunlight into the room. Hair
pillows are much more conducive to
healthfuli sleep than feathers. and light
wooden blankets are better than heavy
coverings.
Eating between meals, says, a wise
doctor lisa bal habit for one to acquire.
1t will certainly injure the digestive
process, and soon upsets q natural,
healthy aDDetitA for reoular ,ea1s II
is very easy habit to get into. and is
rather difficult to break. up. If any eat
ing is INDUCED in between meals. per
fectly ripe. fresh fruit is the least harm
full kind of refreshment.
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Did the lob HimaeIf.

It is related of the late Due d'Aurnale
that lack of decision is illustrated by
the following incident: When about to
enter room at reception in 1873 he
was asked by the usher what name
should be announced. Gen. lie Due
d'Aumale." he answered; and then, sud-
denly changing his mind, he said: "No:
announce his royal highness, Due
d'Aumale.' But, not feeling satisfied
with this, he said: Say merely Due
d'Aumale." Finally he said: Say moth
ing" and walked in unannounced.-N.
7. Times.
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II am usually rated as clever perform
er," modestly remarked the wefl-knowI
prestidigitator. The press and public ac
fellow artists are pleased to look upon my
work as being skillful beyond that of my com.
petitors; | have always regarded myself as
being past master in the art and science OF
iegerdemain. But yesterday met a gentle.
man who is so clearly my superior that now
know myself to be but the merest tyro,
struggling with the rndiments of NV 1ro'
fession. / can cause a small Towering plant
or shrub Co grow from the seed in few mo.
ments in full view of the astonished audi
ence, but the man of whom am speaking
has created an enormous family tree. hun,
dreds OF years old, in few hours. IN. Y.
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How They Came, to, London.

The following conversation took place be-
tween two gentlemen in acrowded London
club room They had been talking about the
condition of things when they first came to
London. Mr.. Rawson said:
When | first came to London had only
ragged coat, with knife and few mar
bles in my pocket"
You were better off than l, then, for I
had neither coat nor a. waistcoat,. nor O.
knife, nor even marbles"
"Nonsense!" was the reply. How could
that be-"
"Well, will tell you. When came here
l was baby in long clothes"
The roar of laughter that arose could have
been heard miles awsy-Tit- Bits.
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Iro BE Continued
Restraining Luxury.

1t was in the reign of Edward III.
that law was passed to restrain lux
ury. The prelates and nobility were
thereby confined to two courses at
every meal, and to two kinds of food
at every course, except at great fes-
rivals. The law also forbade the labor
ing classes to wear their dresses em-
broidered in gold and silver. and, to
encourage the manufacture of Eng
lish cloth. the use of foreign cloth was
confined to the royal family alone
Chicago Chronicle.
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

Death and the people of Germany are
alike in one respect"
Name it"
;. The people of Germany like to use oney
direct from the mint
GO on"
Death loves a shining mark, too. Pitts.
burgh. Chronicle Telegraph
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Use GeutleuREs.

Be gentle in stimulating the kidneys,
otherwise you. will excite and weaken them.
The happiest results follow the use of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters to overcome renal
inactivity. Avoid the unmedicated, fiery
stimulants> of commerce. The kidneys have
delicate membrane easily irritated, and
upon this the action of such excitants is
pernicious. Malarial complaints, indiges-
ton, rheumatism, neuralgia and oiliousness
succomb tor the corrective influence, of the
Bitters.
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A Bicycle Saddle.

Deadshot Dick-What's Wild Bill SO mad
about to-day?
Texas Tim-About week ago he saw an
ad in paper fer saddle that sold fer s.,
so he sent the V, an they sent him a darn
toy saddle fer a rockin' horse.-Up-to-Date
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There are 100000, words in the. English
language, and most of them were used on
Sunday by a, woman who discovered after
coming out of churoh that her new hat was.
Reduced. to 6. shillings LIZ pence''-Tit-
Bits.
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The Mead Cycle Company, Chicago, is.
the original house to sell reliable bicycles at
low prices direct to the rider. They have.
built. up large business by their honorable,
dealings and have won the confidence. of
their customers. They ask the public to be-
heve that the house which leads and con-
trolls the best source of supply is the best
house to do business with.
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The. Approprtat.. Place,

You ought to be ashamed of yourself"
said the judge to the gentleman who had;
been caught picking pockets at a funeral.
Have you no sense of decency!"
YES, judge; but you know people in a.
place like that are so easily touched In,
dianapolis Journal.
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Time and the

Law Student-What re heirs at-law?
=, Lawyer-The deceasct. relatives-after
the will is read.-N. Y. j
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Time flies when d mans ,....ner is wait.
ing Tor him. 1t only crawls when he is wait
ing for dinner.-N o. Picayune.
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! Ihaye found Piso's Cure for Consumption
Scott St., Covington, KY, Oct. i, 1894.
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Dead beats all Know just what property
10 exempt from Notwithstanding
Democrat.
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A. cold church can only be warmed by fire
that comes from Heaven.
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She Had SCrofuIa

Purified the Blood with Hoods.
u was troubled with scrofula for eight
years, and 1 had as many as eight running
sores at one time. Nothing seemed to do
me any good until began taking Hoods
sarsaparilla IcoS.inued using this medi-
cine until had taken six bottles, when the
sores on my side were perfectly we'll"
MRS A. G. HANCHER, Rolfe, Iowa.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the Best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier
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CHAPTER VIII.

my GOD, IT's MURDERl"
Herbert took Angus Bruce by the
arm and conducted him to the library,