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SOME ThINGS We
SEE EVERY DAY

10 an observant person the constantly
recurring scenes of .ife PRESENT an uOjeot
lesson worthy Of the highest consideration.
such IA person profits 10y the mi>bapS to
his less fortunate brothers aud guards
against their pitfalls in his own pathway.
The results of excess ard extravaganza,
as demonstrated by example, are avOiNed,
and the creature coHtemplates, with
greater reverence, the wondrous works Of
the Creator.
All are liable To accident. We are be-
set by Gapgers on all sides.
II nay come Ia MS while bicycling, row-
ing, .rlvinS, COliing, or III the pursuit OF
other athletic IrcTeatiors.
On III, street, IN our homes, or places Of
business. va may meet with injury.
Now Lero is where lac ohservant person
SLOWS his ability 10 gasp n situation.
lie knows there Is nothing he can pro-
cure 10 allay his pains, neal his Wounds,
remove all effects " violent exercise
and cure the bates ~ insects. CEafug. suns
burn, itchil; or burning skin. Ike the
T. " If his fathers, POND'S EN-
It's tCi, tho fanny remedy f,r all PAIN.
'heapn"sS does not i.gply merit,
and il al ways pays n got the best.
he o~Os"ITart! Dc not allow mSrTuDu-
lon, dealers TO sell You s,ulethiug else,
under any prrtcnse.
llev Are only consulting their own
pc. Inlaiy welfare. noI yomrs.
Look for our name Oh every label and
wrapper.
FoSO'S EXTRACT Co.. Ksw York and LOuasA
ADJ.
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MIssIssIPppS BLIND TJG ERs.
One or Them Fined Nearly $1,000 for selling
Half n PINT or Vhi~Ley.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 25.-Nearly all Missis-
sippi has voted temperance In tho last two or
three years. There are only four counties In
which the sale Of liquors is permitted. and these
are small ones. Temperance has spread from
one y, RI of the state to the other until Missis-
slppi is is free from liquor to-day as Maine and
probably frecr. The tcmurrnnce laws. 800, have
b,cn enforced With lit.!c diiiCulty-with por-
hans less friction Than In M,inc-"s en'peranye
WAS ordered ny the vo." Of Tho rcoplo in each
county or district and they have public senti-
mcnt Nchind them.
But now tho State is becoming involved in tho
Same differences thai have visited other tenn
nerauce communities, through the introduction
of patept and soCallcd non. spirituous drinks,
which soluc time ol other turn out 10 bo very in
toxicatipg; and by the sprtnRing up of Illegal
liouor dealers. The temperance people, who
believed the matter settled, have awakened to
And that they have still got a big fight on their
hands before thoy get liquor out OF the State.
II is. however. with the open rather than tho
upderhand violators OF the liquor laws that the
authorities had the most trouble. These are
known as blind tigers. and the woods are full OF
them. "Tiger hunting is one OF the ia.
yorito amusements in Mississippi just
now. and Is a wildly exhilarating sport.
| Tho blind tigers are found everywhero.
| and carry on their calling under many dis.
| rnises. flow common they are the recent sos
sion OF the District Court at Meridian showed.
Tor there were no fewer than twelve blind tigers
awaiting trial, chief among whom WAS one
| O'Donncl, who combined eligion with tho blind
| ti.er business, and nude both pay well.
Tho authorities are, perhaps. more severe In
dealing with these blind tigers thnn the famous
temperance laws OF Maine. 0'Donnell's is a
case in point. lie was .,rst tried before a city
brousbt before a ncighhoring Justice OF the
Peace for the same offence. both tho courts hay
Finally, acting under a statute in regard to col
luslon' O'D0nnell VII arraigned before Rno, hei
Justice stu for the same offence. tried. con,
yictcd. and fined. His total hnes for n single
sale OF n half pint OF whiskey amount to $3.50
and lie court charges viii run the total up tc
nearly 81, OoO--a heavy price TO pay for half q
pint VI viii Ecy.
to The supreme Court OF Mississippi. on the con
stltutional plea that u mans HE and liberty
cannot be placed in jeopardy twice for the samt
offence; but n the meanwhile o'Donneli 10 Il
jaiI, and likely to stay there for some time. TIL,
harsh measures used lRainSt him give som,
idea OF tho severity with which the Mississippi
authorities are dealing with the blind tiger AM
other illegal liquor dealers In the hopes o
hreakinR up the liquor traffic and establishing
| temperance there
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cansst in Barpera, ma, ., Col. u,re euer,a.


CanGht In Barnerat NAY ~ Col. UiEe eueFin.
Col. Big Guorln Of Newark caught q stinEareo
In Barnogat Bay a few days ago while angling
for weakfsh with shredder crab bait. The hsh
weighed about eighteen pounds and was nearly
two feet across, and its whip.like tail was fully
three foot in length. Col. Guerin was flshlng
with a six.ounco split bamboo bait rod made by
his father-in-law. the late Charles Murphy, to
whom tho credit OF making the first split bam-
boo rod ia accorded by all fishermen. This was
one Of the last roi he his father.in.law made. and
perhaps II was a little weakened by ngo. for 1t
broke of short under the butt ferrule while Col.
uuerin WIS killing the fish in good style.
Capt. Dave Parker OF Forked River was sail
ing the boat and he had never soon a stingarco.
He had a Harrimac landing net and swoopcd
down after the fish us II was making a struggle
to get to the bottom. The FISH was doubled up
in the cApaCious not and came aboard with its
whip wrapped around the handle amt its men
Rcing "stinger" standing out AZ u right angle.
larhC or In a capable sailor and u veteran BHrnU-
gutter, but he had never seen II stingurcc before,
and II Is said that this was the iirst one ever
caught In the bay. His first act was TO cut or
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she Killed n Zig Rationale.

PORTSMOUTH. Aug. @t.-Nliss Alice Branham.
the four,ecn-yo.r.uid daughter of James Bran
ham of Little Il nr Crc"k. had an exciting battle
with a large ran csna Ike vcstrrGay afternoon.
Accompanied by Maggie Tumble on, a play
mate, she had gone to y distant field to hunt for
berries. In going through a thickot Maggie
Tumhcso" stepped upon the snake, with i'm.
mciiately struck at her. By a quick jump the
Fri htcned girl ts aped the poisoned fangs, and
started TO run, with the snake in pursuit.
Her screams attracted Miss Branham. who
seize! a stout stick and ran to the assistance Of
tn" frightened girl. The snake turned upon
the newcomer. and for about five minutes there
girl enabled her 10 escape the repeated efforts OF
Tho snake 10 s.rIke her, and she finally sue
CtciCh in breaking its back with the cudgel. 10
wns then easily dc patched.
Tying her apron around it, she started 10 drag
II to the house. 10 show the trophy of nrr fear
lcssneSa. when he was met by her father, who
had been by the NumO lcson girl.
As soon rs she saw he- father Miss Branhann
tainted. but " > soon revived. TIE snake was
ono of tho largest seen in this section lor yeHrS,
being i've feet eight inches long, and had seven.
teen rnltlCs,
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tho inch thick tail Just above tho barbed prong
i Tssh ho %hiG iRo N d the Snp ii IL Win ina ' Il Sa he S saaS ont
as the Dish was nihhling at the halt. Parker was
considerably excited by the capture OF tho
overheard when Col. Guerln sail:
"IHol on! | want TO cut out that spike" and
part of the till. one.third OF Its length from tho
body, a scrratcd bone abou. three inches long
siH!h"'ah fEfy 10 f + sn'i ibsr DS'b bar Snd a.. pesSq pnEjp On b sSSh
ward. This was tho much dreaded singer OF
the stingaree., supposed to tic AS, fatal MS tho
,sn and threw the fish and is I'll overheard.
In Speaking about the catch he said:
in nets from Maine to Georgia. but ! never saw
ons e oU IIon s 4 Fga S b fore rod rnd ao to capture , t
The s~tinsray is not so black as he is r'intei. and
sting with a piece of the vertehrG attached. and
the sting alone is Just six inches in long,h. It
Of its nose to the end OF its tail. ~, go. ar
other four and a heli inches long which | cut
from q eiS-tDoter taken In n ponnd at North
Long Branch. ! have come TO the conclusion
since my BerncCat experience that they are not
amt tsh. This one pulled hard enough. but It
was a s~lussish sort OF, a fight. and I was 50 in,-
Guided that I had caught a .barn.door skate thHt
r9ired, but i will never be the same again; II
Ih,d H., ;ao tren,o IN tin tIm S. I @0nlG haye tried to
do sou think them as Dangerous US venom.
Gus reptiles T.
mo. I do not" said Col. Guorin. II don't be-
linre that the creature has nv venom Of its
own. Tho harbed lance is SO far M on the tail
that It is almost impossible for the fish 20 strife
with it. II Nature had intended II for an often.
sive weapon she would have placed It at the end
Of the tail. The sting IS = dangerous thing to
handling the hsh. but I feel SURE that the ash
cannot str:k with it. As for venom. everything
fonnd In salt water makes n dangerous wound.
Lock Jaw Is as likely TO result: from a cut with an
oyster shell as from thu ragged wound m de by
tho barScd lance OF the stinRray or s:ingar"c.
There was n man killed ny one OF these creatures
a few weeks arC, but no doubt he would h,vo
met the snme fate II he had been jahbe1 with
the long bayonet OF n king crab or horseshoe.
II Is tn. slime o. the sea that poisons and moth.
ing that the animal cmits,"
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Constipation and an inactive liver cause more than three-fourths
of the disease and suffering that afict humanity.
When the bowels refuse to move regularly, the system becomes
full of poisonous and deoayed matter eruptlons and pimp!es spring up,
and there are Indigestion, fulness and oppression in the stomach,
shortness of breath, belching of wind, bad taste in the mouth, foul
breath, coated tongue, sour and acrid gulpings of wind and unligested
food, water brash, tired, lazy feelings, dull, heavy sensation about the
eyes, drowsiness and languor, loss OF appetite and general debility.
The liver VIII CHI is the largest or gan of the body, must act properly,
or lie is not worth the living Every ounce OF no1rishment for the
body passes through the liver; it secretes daily two pounds of bha
keep, the blood pure, and makes tls tupl which feeds the fires of life.
With the bowels moving regularly and freely, and the liver acting
as it ought, health and happiness RI ever present This good condo
tin Of things can be easily and surely obtained by using
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Tahen fruIn '' Life"

SPOTTED FACES. birthmArks. India Ink. freckles.
40. People running about with any Of the above
labels Will plcass eNprts ~ themselves or write to
JonN II. WOODBURY.. Dernatolosist. 1917 West
t2d st.
THB PITTINas on your fare give you a coarso. low
look, Interfere with your success In business, too.
Don't you see you are standing n your own iigat2
MOTHERS DON'T LIFE you to kiss their oh ldren
~ you have n grea,y, pItted face. aud tho grown.up
daughter doesn't relish II, either. Have your face
Strengthened out.
If You HAVE PlMpLEs. you have few friends.
They ae ashamed OF being seen with you. They are
afraid OF chtcbin som -thinS..
FRECKLES make your face look like a target. or u.
II some one hRt spattei paint IN you. Get them on
quick before they turn ina | rye moth patches.
DON'T THROW YOUR FACE AWAY. No matter
N you are tire of II. Don't let II go until you nave
read DERMATOLoGIsT WooObCRi'S Book. or
called upon him
NOSES KED and noses blue. no knife should cut
that nose On Won. be 'ausc o II WOODBURY. can
maxi the color 81 your nose perfectly natural With.
out using ! knife.
YOUR FRIENDS are LAUGHING at your red nose.
You don't catch them AT u. they laugh behind your
back. ",Uct SUI ire" Have JOHN II. WOODBURY.
put II in its natural condition.
MRlNKItS WIPED OFT in short order by n der
nRtolOslst whH has bcei, 1t II for 2N Years. Walking
testi nOnlAl, uf what | bGNc done IN this line eau bo
seen IN any avrnur in nEw York city 4 any time.
CAUSE PEOPLE TO look ~ you in q
strange WAY and ask YOU en'arr ,s-ing puel tions.
Don't m nd Them. but call or write JOHN Il. WOOD.
BURY.
SUPENFLUoUS HAIR Oh tn, female face looks
bafly n d max 3 the patient bashful.
line or trtSeen the eyes 1t eau be permanently re-
JOHN II. wcopBUR will give you 4 friendly
erecting. c Ill or write.
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lAd'an Wor,ea KILLED by uarbea wlre Fences.

from the SpoFdns Spokesman Re uteLc.
bany Indian horses arc being killed. on tho
ree"fy ltion by. barhci-wlre fences. Inc deg0n-
Kay horses, abandoned by their lnllan o~ners,
tamIe become AN acknowledged nuisance upon
tne plpII" ranges. They ro IN about In large
Ssrds, and are ms wild as antelopes. Their
SSasrr.ns ~ tcos have been fenced up. and 1t is
hh,,ru to divert them from the runways o. u
sieliine, Each nerd is led by a patriarch stallion,
VINO Ao!is his command with a discipline that
SsoNi ue n credit TO milit ,ry tactics. These
IISSld' range on tho hills, far from water. seeking
", .ne springs only once or twice q week. Their
sSn' are sometimes as far as tn miles. The
TI"lgh drives, the herd 10 water. ;ollowing In
u lrHf,n,g wake and driving every struggling
$ "!'h hoof and teeth. pushing them at a
+, lr o, speed, much after tho manner OF
l9es' NJ q with thirst and blinded with
Us ne rash into the wire fences that cross
."r 49, trails. tho leaders being driven with
~, D oFer lhlt Threats are cut and legs are sew.
Sce H!i no fences go down and the herd pro-
T''' over ,p~ioi9hei iioids and growing crops.
d. r,,':ll, the reservation is covered with
"' Ting HORSES, every section reporting
y ",~. a. IN >,
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WUOIhury's FRtil SO0p, FacIaI
Or AIN. Facial Powder Rul Dental
Cream makes h u randest Toilet Com.
b'na'ipn known for the Skin, Scalp.
Cumplr xlon and Teeth.
Manufactured by Dormatologist John
IL Woodbury., WAC nR had twcnty-siN
years eX lerirnce caring skin dis as -
and fIriai blrmish 4 Inc daily use
NJ w1nihury's Pari.l S,an and Facial
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POINTERS ON WEST POINT.
m ExPERIENCES ora CANDIDATE
WHO DIDN'T PASS.
How Not "a Behave on Being Received ana on
Receiving = sup~erior-CasuHI Advice by tue
way-ControIilnE One's sense Of numor.

How Not "a Behave on Being Received and on
Receiving = superior-Casual Advice By the
way-ControIiinE Ones sense or humor'
From the San Fruncfsco Chronicle.
My principal having failed to pass the Febru-
ery entrance examination for West Point, tho
Secretary Of War directed me, as alternate, to
report Juno 10 at the Military Ac~ademy-either
to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor or
To don the uniform Of IA cadet.
In compliance with instructions l reported TO
the Adjutant. After registering my nnme. age,
place OF birth, &c, an orderly conducted me to
a room in the barracks used for tho reception of
candidates by tho cadet officers who had been
detailed for that purpose. 1 knocked ut tho
door.
Come ini" yelled the senior officer In charge.
Entering, I advanced 10 within a few feet OF
where he was sitting with his feet cooked up on
n table, and asked whether he was the person
to whom candidates report
"Personl Don't call mo q personi You are
respectfully informed that you are addressing
Lieut.. Carlos Gerald, Corps OF Cadets, United
States Military Academy. I am here by direction
OF the President OF tho United States to receive
candidates. What Is your namo. sirf"
Hammond" l answered.
"In speaking TO your superior officers always
say, Mr.. Hammond. SIR What's your name,
sir !"
"Mr. Hammond, SIR"
"Whcre are you from, Mr.. Hammondf
Boston"
Boston, siri n you please"
Boston, sir" repeated.
"The Hub, chi Where is Boston I"
Not comprehending the meaning Of his ques-
tion. I hcsitatcd. He asked again:
"Where Ia Boston, Mr.. Hammond
"Idont know what you mean, sir
Il mean exactly what l said! Where Is Bos.
tonf'
81 can't answer your question, sir"
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C%ALoOSAHATCHEE GATORS
THE PITTFUL TALE TOLD TO THE
BLAOK HOMER OF JIMToHN.

ne Was Deceived by It, ana THAT. Together
with the Loss or Three Dollars That Ie
Wight Have Found, Destroyed Forever His
Former Faith In One-LcEEed Dnrktes.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

Klondyke might be a good place
to hunt gold and get rich, but there
Is considerable doubt as to its
location and resources for making
it a noted health resort. The
chances for living long enough to
find fortune in that land of
iceburgs are undoubtedly slim,
especially for people who have
lived in a temperate climate all
their days. Health is wealth and
happiness, while person with 4
debilitated constitution and with
Doodle galore might as well be an
inmate of Satan's cltldel. If you
want to enjoy good health and
get rich, go to Carriso.-Sheridan
Lake Press.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

The deadly disease known as
black leg, appears to be more
prevalent In Colorado among
the cattle than ever before and is
spreading to an alarming extent.
State Veterinarian Greswell this
morning received letter from Il
cattle man near Lockett, Colorado,
informing him that twenty two
head OF his cattle had just died
from the disease.-Ex.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06
That I'riD East

May be for business or pleasure, OF
both; but pleasure comes by max,
ing business Of travelling East O.
yer the Santa Fe Route as far as
Chicago.
Thirty miles the slortert line be-
tween Missouri river and Chicago:
that means quick time and sure
connections.
Track Is straight, rock -ballasted.
with very few crossings at grade.
No prettier, cosier or more com
iortal.le trains enter Chicago than
those -the+janta Fe. ! hey are
vestibulel limited expresses, with
latest pattern Pullmans and free
chair cars. Meals in dining cars
served on plan of paying for what
is ordered.
Inquire of nearest agent, or ad-
dress q. 7. Nicholson. G.P.A. Santa
Fe Route, Monadnock Building,
Chicago.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

The attention of mining men
throughout the entire West Is at
present being directed to the pla-
Ger diggings OF Bolivia, South
America, from which locality the
most allurlng reports come. If
you have any idea of trying your
fortunes in this country be sure
and consult with Messrs. Shepperd
& Cooper of the Chicago & Alton
International Steamship Agency
in Cooper building, Denver, who
can give You correct and reliable
information as to the shortest,
quickest and cheapest way to
reach the gold fields and can book
you through from any point in the
West.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

coming book: General Harrison
has just completed the revision oi
his articles which have appeared
in the Ladies Home journal,
making extended notes and ed
ditlons to them. There Is little
story in connection with both
articles and publication. When
The arrangements for the articles
was made with General Harrison
by Edward w. Box, editor Of .he
Ladies Home Journal, the Gener-
al was paid for them, with the un-
derstandIng when they were put
into book form the magazine was
to share the royalties accruing
therefrom. Mr.. Box, however, OF
his own accord, generously re
leased General Harrison from
paying Inn any royalty, for the
reason, as he states, that by the
publication of the articles by Gen.
Harrison the subscription list OF
his magazine was enlarged many
thousands. The profits OF the
Ladies Home journal was more
than the publishers anticipated,
and in view of this Mr. Box says
nothing further. General Harri
son placed the disposition of his
book in Mr.. Bok's hands. The
best offer came to the editor from
the Scribners, and TO them Mr..
Box gave the book for his dis
tlnguished contributor. General
Harrison's revision OF the book
has just been completed, and the
volume will appear in the autumn.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

Although Elizabethtown is an
old mining town it is only for the
past two or three years that lode
mining has received much atten-
ton. Thirty years ago placer
mlnlng ilourished there, and ii
was city of six thousand inhab'
itants twenty-elght years ago. 1t
also bears the distinction Of hay
ing been the first incorporated
city in New MeXico.-1rinldad
News.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
f. II. BRANDENBuRG, OBSERVER.
DENVER, COLORADO.
For Week Ending last Monday.


For Week Ending last Monday.
Notwithstanding maximum tenn
peratures in the 9O's, the nights
have been cool, with minimum
temperatures in the sos in most
sections and III the 40's in San
Luis Park. The hot and dry
weather of the past week has
been timely for hay making, har-
vesting, and threshing, but lack of
ram has caused corn to be injured
in localities. The rainfall has been
scattered and generally liz hit.
Showers occurred near the close
of The week at few points on the
western slope and over the north
central section and the northeast
ern counties, the rain being mod
erately heavy in localities i'll the
latter section. In the southwest
ern part of the state practically no
rain has fallen, and the same is
true of the San Luis Park. The
harvest Of wheat and oats is under
way III the northcentral section
and on the western slope and
threshlng is progressing satlstacto-
rily in the Arkansas valley.
Wheat is everywhere reported
above an average crop, but the oat
crop is only fair, as rule. Pora-
toes continue promising: early
potatoes are being dug in the
eastern border counties. In Pueblo
county all fruit gives promise of
the heaviest yield in years, and
IN Fremont county a good crop oi
early apples is beng marketed.
On the western slope the weather
has been generally favorable to
all crops, though gusts have shak-
en- off considerable fruit. In Delta
county the main crop of AleXan
der peaches and apricots have
been gathered, and yellow trans
parent Dutchess apples are now
ripe. Early peaches, summer
apples and plums are marketed IL
Mesa, Garfield, and Montrose
counties. The ground is drying
out rapidly IN San LUIS Park
water is getting scarce, the supply
beng sufficient only for early
priorities. Most crops, however.
are beyond the need of irrigation
and give promise OF an abundant
harvest.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06
'COLORADO'S CLIMATE AND

"COLORADO'S CLIMATE AND
MINERALS" tells all about the
wonderfully beneficial effects of
the dry climate of Colorado on
those suffering from depression.
pulmonary troubles, asthma, etc.
1t also tells of Colorado's great
gold fields and gives certificate
OF stock in a gold mine to evey
tenth subscriber. Or it will send
a handsome specimin OF gold ore
to those who prefer it. Only so
cents a year. Address "Colorado's
Climate and Minerals" Z. o. Box
392, Denver, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06
The Power Above And Belliad All
Thrones Is Public Opinion.

PUBLIC OPINION New York }
represents the result of culllng
the most Interesting and lmpor-
tant articles and items OF news
from about 5000 newspapers,
magazines, and reviews. A single
issue often contains matter from
$50 different periodicals.. The
cost of these publications would
amount to hundreds Of dollars a
week and even hy constant read
ing no onerould gather the assort
ed knowledge that Is presented
eacll week. 10 .the readers of PUB.
Lie OPINION. The editors re
Iieve you OF trouble and eXpence.
The field oi American and For
eisn Affairs is thoroughly covered
and the best thought Of the day is
presented under the heads of Sci
ological. Scientific, Religious,
letters ana Art, Miscellany, and
Business and finance. Send to
the publishers for a sample copy.
Any magazine( except the Ladies
Home Journal) the price OF which
does not exceed $1.00 per year.
will be sent free to every new
subscriber at $3.50, the regular
price Of subscription, or the pub
fishers will send PUBLIC OPIN
ION one year for this amount and
also the Rand McNally, 1897, atlas
containing 1I5 pages OF new maps.
Public Opinion Company,
13 AstOr Place. New York City.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-06

1t will cost man $500 at San
Francisco to get food and an outfit
to take to the Klondyke, and an
other $500 to freight it in, besid es
$3.50 fare; that makes $3.50 cost to
get there with food to last one year
The cost of getting back depends
on how many toes you have left
to travel with.