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Your Neighbors ut Dinner.

To avoid the embarrassment and uIs-
comfort Of finding oneself seated next q
stranger, with no common interests,
at a dinner party. the ingenious French
have hit upon a plan Of leaving by
each diners plate, instead Of a menu
card, q list Of the company, with hints
set down after each name. Thus you
are able to learn directly, and without
dangerous questioning, that Madame
X has been twice divorced, that there
Is q fierce family quarrel between the
AS and the rs, and that you had bet
ter avoid the question Of their relations
in conversing with either; that no sat
isfaotory explanation has ever been
given Of how Monsieur L. came BY his
fortune, etc. Some French commenta-
tors think this innovation will take all
the spice out Of these social adventures
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The Ways of 81 Ant.

It has long been recognized that the
ant is a very intelligent insect, and
leads a very complicated social life.
There are classes among them-pluto-
Gratis, Iaborers and criminals The au-
thor of a recent work on entomology
notes the curious habit Of one species
of the ant of turning some of their
fellows into animated honey pots" In
stead Of placing honey in a comb as
the bees do, the ant selects q certain
number Of workers, and disgorges the
honey obtained from the eucalypti, on
which it is deposited by coccidae and
other insects, into the Threats Of their
victims. The process being continu-
ally repeated, causes the stomachs Of
these workers to be distended to an
enormous size. This extraordinary
habit was first discovered in the case
of certain ants in Mexico, and subse-
ouently shown to prevail In Colorado.
IT has been found to exist in Australia
also. and Mr.. Frogart describes and
figures these ants Of the genus cam
ponotus that pursue this remarkable
practice. The ants containing honey
are favorite food with the natives.
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Trouble With a Cash Ree.,,..

There were three in one party and
two in the other. They were standing
before the white-aproned dispenser of
refreshments. and one of the three in
vited the entire party to have some
thing. The dispenser dealt out the or
der of the three, took the dollar Of
fered in payment and handed back IS
cents in change. The other two, stand
ing a short distance away, were not
served, as there was a mistake on the
part of the cashier. The bill amounted
to less than a quarter, according to the
refreshments served the three. The
host examined his coin and then looked
surprised and grieved.
81 gave you a dollar" he said.
"Was 1t q dollar? How much change
did I give your"
"Thirty-five cents"
well, I will have to wait until
somebody buys l don't dare to open
the register, as there's no false balance
on it. Every time / open it It means
a purchase charged to me. Sorry, but
we'll have to wait"
The man to whom the change was
coming stood by and voted until q
cash purchase was madS before he
could get his money. He was the only
one in the party who did not enjoy
the situation. He remarked gloomily
that he never had much use for cash
registers anyway.-Chicago Chronicle.
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Sat on Eggs-

Offenders Of high rank at the Rus
sian court were punished in a singular
way by Peter the Great 1t was the
duty OF everybody else at court to con-
slider and treat the delinquent as q
fool. When Anne, the daughter Of
Peters elder brother, Ivan, came to
the throne she originated an even
Queerer form Of punishment She de-
creed that q certain prince should be-
come q hen, and for this purpose she
had made q large basket, stuffed with
straw, and followed into a nest, with
a quantity Of eggs in it This was
placed IN a conspicuous place in the
queens palace, and there under pain
of death, the unfortunate prince was
obliged TO set day after day, initiating
the cackling Of the fowl he was sup
posed to represent
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Rabbits Cause DIph.heriA.

Rabbits have caused an epidemic OF
diphtheria In the eastern part Of this
county, that has spread 30 Bows, Iowa
Falls, Jewell Junction aud Alden. No
less than a dozen deaths have been re-
ported. For the last Eve years diph-
liberia has broken out annually In the
immediate vicinity OF Tyoitura Luth-
eran church, which Is used as q school
building. A large number Of rabbits
have been making their home In that
building for long time. and the ply
s.cians have reached the conclusion
that the little animals have planted the
germs Of the disease which spread
among the children. The church win
De burned.-St. Louis Republic.
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A PRETTY THEATER BAo.
Dainty to Look 1T and Very Useful g
Carry.

Dainty to Look 1T and Very Useful 20
Garry.
A pretty bag intended to be carried
to the theater to hold glasses,
vinaigrette, handkerchief, purse, and
bonbonniere, was a pale green. The
bottom was a circle OF pale green bro
cade, about i've inches in diameter
The sides, Of velvet, measured about 13
inches in depth and about 81 in width.
These were pleated on the circles, the
two ends Joined up, and the top was
turned over three inches to form q
frill. Below this was q casing, through
which was I7ln velvet ribbon one inch
In width, to draw mp the bag. Decorat-
ing the sides and concealing the open
ings, where the drawing strings came
out, were two bows Of wider ribbon,
and over the velvet point d'esprit lace
was arranged, in double box pleats,
the upper edge tackled to the velvet
frill to keep II an upright position
The bag was lined with pale green
China silk, and the Frenchy dscora-
ton put on as finishing touch was Q
spray Of pink silk chrysanthemums.
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TOO SOLID FLESH.
Ro~ 1t Can BE Reduced wIthsut An
Danger 20 Health

INV ~ Inn DC Aeuuceo "Ith0ut Az
Danger 20 Health.
A great many women, convinced that
flesh IL inimical TO beauty-is TIA
''deathblow OF grace, as an arbitrary
critic puts it-injure health in the en-
deavor to reduce weight. They nut
themselves to great trouble and In
convenience, swallow all sorts Of pre-
ventives and remedies in order to get
thin, and then stand aghast at the
spectacle Of their wTinkled, fabby faces
and threats, the result of. the falling
away of flesh under the elastic skin.
"A matter Of fact, q number OF the
notable women Of the world, famous
not only for their beauty, but for the
rare charms Of intellect and subtle fas-
cination, women who have helped
to make history and been a power in
their day, were Of distinctly generous
proportions.
Cleopatra, she whose Infinite vari-
ETY. Of charm and temper could win
stern-hearted warriors to forget their
ambitions, was small and stout. Marie
Antoinette was Of the plump order,
though tall and OF fine bearing, and.
TO come down to the present day, view
the widowed Queen Victoria, sovereign
Of the United Queendom;" the in
creasing proportions Of Queen Margher-
fta Of Italy and the generous outlines
OF Queen Isabella of Spain. It IL
worthy OF note that most of the great
interpreters Of song are stout, or Dor
dering on that condition, and there
have been lights in the literary werid
decidedly fat, whether tall Of stature
o. the reverse. George Sand" was fat
and small, and likewise Nine De StAel-
Fashions votaries will doubtless con-
tinue to strive after the slenderness
which seems so desirable. For those
willing to sacrifice the prompting Of
appetite for the desired aim, an au-
thoctty recommends that they should
regulate their days as follows: A
tumblerful of hot water must be taken
on waking in the morning. Rise early
and have a tepid bath, with vigorous
rubbing Rfterward with q flesh brush.
Avoid drinking at meals and only have
three meals a day. Take one small
cup Of tea at breakfast, some dry toast
boiled fish or a small outlet and baked
apple or q little fresh fruit. At dinner.
which should be at midday, take white
fish or meat, dry toast or stale bread.
vegetables and fruit, either fresh or
stewed. For supper, toast, salad,
fruit and six ounces Of wine or water.
Hot water with lemon Juice In Il In
good for supper.-Philadelphia Times.
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THE LOSS FROM BAD BALLOTS
Tho Necessity for Using the Greatest

Ine necessity for Using the Greatest
Precaution In Voting.
The Red Book" or oficial legisla-
i've manual for 1896, compiled and
puoIisned by Gen. Palmer, secretary of
state, pursuant to law, contains tables
OF the returns OF election of November.
1886, which make a partial, and only a
partial exhibit of alleged detective"
ballots thrown out by the poll can
Vassers. The total number of electors
thus reported disfranchised In the state
as consequence Of the confusion and
confounding Of the blanket ballot. or
Australian" system Of voting. reaches
the enormous number OF 1886! And
that probably is not half the total! It
is a well-known fact that in some of
the districts Of this city and county
the inspectors at many of the polls
construed the law as not requiring them
TO make report Of defective" ballots.
OF the 140 election districts Of the coun-
ty no returns Of such ballots are made
nom ninety-one, as the tables OF the
Red Book" show. And yet $40 are &C
knowledged. Chautauqua county.
which contains the cities Of Dunkirk
and jamestown, make no return. Che
mung, containing the city of Elmira,
reports 2; Hamilton, none; Jefferson,
with the city Of WATERFOWL, only 20;
Kings, containing all the city of Brook
Ign, the second county and city Of the
state, where 1t Is known that the num-
Der Of defective ballots rejected was
relatively greater than in New York,
none. The aggregate vote OF Kings,
practically part OF New York, return
ed as counted, is 16S,007, The aggre-
gate vote Of New York returned as
counted is 261, $40. Yet New York ac-
knowledges 1925 ballots as "defec-
tive, etc." and rejected. By rule of
proportion Kings county must have had
$500. Orange county, containing the
cities Of Newburg and Middletow1,
makes no report. Orleans, with num-
erous large villages, only 5; Richmond,
only 8; Schenectady, with the city Of
Schenectady, none; Ulster, with the city
of Kingston, none; Westchester, with
the cities Of Yonkers and Mt Vernon,
which have the Myers ballot machine,
reports one defective and rejected vote,
which must have been at the poll Of
one of the towns using the blanket bal
lot
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R.v.rd for the DI.coy,rer.

The way In which the government Of
New South Wales views the discover
les of new gold fields is seen from q
notification in the Government Gazette.
offering a reward Of f500 for discovery
and reporting the discovery Of new
reefing or aIluvial gold fields Certain
conditions are attached, but they are
perfectly fair. The new gold field must
be within ten miles Of other paying
workings; and must be Of sufficient
size to give employment TO 800 miners
within a year Of its being discovered.
On the other hand. II the new field
proves large enough to find employ
ment for 500 miners In the year. the
dIscoverer Is entitled to a further ~
ward Of E500.
This Is certainly the way TO promote
the extension OF gold mining In the
provinces. and might deserve to be cop
led
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Travellers Tales.


veIl-conducted Chinese funeral Ii
-. most gorgeous sight in Asia. At
.As front of the funeral procession
-,Ik the noisy, musicless musicians.
men come men bearing the insignia
q the dignity Of the dead, n he had
,,,. Next come more men, carrying
,rres of animals, idols, umbrellas and
M and white streamers. After them
,sus men carrying pans Of perfume.
Iust before the coffin walk BONES,
chinese priests. Over the CONN q can
ry is usually carried. The casket Ia
Erne by about a score Of men. I'm
,,.diately behind the CONN walk the
Afaren of the deceased. The eldest
an comes first he is dressed in can:
us and leans heavily upon a stout
dick He Is supposed to be too ex-
Musted by grief and fasting to walk
,ithout the aid Of the stan. The other
Aildren and relatives follow this chief
uOurner. They are clothed in white
linen garments. The women are car
d.d in chairs. They sob and vail at
ntsrvals and in unison. When the
IuTing place is reached the BONES be-
On chanting q mass for the dead, and
AZ cofin is put into the tomb. A large
dong white marble table Is placed be-
IN the tomb. On the middle Of It is
"a censor and two vases and two
rdlesticks, all of as exquisite work
raship as possible Then they have
, nper cremation. Paper figures of
IN, horses, garments and score of
cthsr things are burned. They are
supposed to undergo a material resur-
|rection, and to be useful to the dead In
The Chinese heaven The tomb is .sal-
ed up or closed, and an entertainment
concludes the ceremony at the grave.
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nssUoa.-s or 1.AsAn..
s.s,s.d In the In.us.r., Asar... Of

- or Johnston
eovernt VI F. Johnston WI. in
augurated TX nor of Alabama Dec. L
Before TAXI the oath OF once he de-
livered a long address, sounding the
keynote Of his administration, which
- 70 promote the development of Ala
bama's resources and improve the con-
dition Of her people. Speaking Of the
resources Of the state he said:
With an area Of but little more than
fifty thousand square miles, there is no
territory OF like size In the known
world 30 prolific In the variety Of its
resources; were a wall erected around
our state, cutting on all access, we
could produce within our borders
everything necessary for the comfort
or convenience OF man. Great veins
OF Iron ore and seams OF coal put at
our command almost boundless re-
sources In fuel, iron. and steel. Splen-
did forests Of yellow pine here stand
ready to build homes for millions OF
people. Building stoLe and marble,
IRE clay. kaolin and lime exist In great
abundance; walnut, maple. oak, cherry,
ash and other hard woods await the
hand OF man for manufacture or the
adornment OF our homes. In the pro-
duction Of pig iron We take rank a.
the fourth state In the union; In iron
ore, third; In coal we stand fifth; in
the production OF cotton, fourth, and
In its manufacture, fourth In lumber
we are near the head Of the list II
would be unjust should / fail to in
clude In our minerals copper, lead,
graphite. mari and gold; indeed, the
only mineral that we seem to be with
out and to want most Is silver. Leav-
ing forest and mine and coming to our
fields We find that they produce gen.
erously cotton, corn, wheat, rye, oats,
tobacco. rice and the grasses and here
Is the home Of the pear. the peach, the
grape and all small fruits. Vegetables
are grown with great success. and this
industry is steadily developing. Our
splendid rivers, the Alabama, Coosa,
Tallapoosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Bigbee
and the Tennessee, are the liquid ar
teries Of the commonwealth, fed by in
Vulnerable creeks. all fruitful In power
to convert our raw products into arti-
cles Of merchandise. Over 5000 miles
Of railroads traverse our state from
north to south, and east to west, fur
nishing quick transportation to market
for our products. When we come to
our climate We find that the Giver Of
all good things has not stayed His
hand, and that He has blessed US with
opportunity to labor twelve months in
the year without detriment to health or
comfort Indeed. we can scarcely ap-
preciate the blessings we enjoy in this
respect when compared with less IA
vored regions, for even now we are
seemingly unconscious that roses are
blooming In our gardens, and the fra
grant air is sweet with their perfume.
With a profound gratitude to
the God Of our fathers, that our lots
have been cast in this sunny land, let
us beseech Him to send warmth and
vitality and enduring growth into
every field Of endeavor, that will make
us strong to accomplish the things that
make q state loved at home and re-
vered abroad"
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In a Chinese House.

The windows Of Chinese houses be-
knging to the wealthy classes are
made Of oiled paper or semi-transpar-
snt oyster shell, artistically wrought in
4 variety Of fantastic patterns; as may
be imagined, these give very little
light and no ventilation, consequently
the house during the day is dark and
dull, but at night when the number
less picturesque lanterns are lighted,
the scene is most beautiful. Round
Rntsrns hang from the center and
other points Of the ceiling; some with
fat backs are fastened to the wall,
md others are set upright on tables
nd stands. The prettiest and most
Upensive are made Of white silk or
nuze, delicately painted in a variety
Of eolors, red-the symbol of joy-pre-
dominating. There are octagonal lam
terms fancifully painted, with red silk
i2ssels hanging from each corner; me-
eh1nically contrived lanterns, which
the heat sets in motion, beautifully
SalNCU hui 1dhIC1L5, anu bOAAC VI Doc-
let work and bamboo. The rooms are
SEPARATED one from another by carved
wooden scroll work, which is most or
nanental and gives a very rich and
handsome appearance to the interior.
his carving is sometimes gilded and
Hnetimes polished; again the wood is
left in state Of nature and given only
coating Of wax. The Chinese are as
fond as the French Of mirrors; large
and small ones are scattered about and
eheval glasses placed in positions to
give an idea Of grandeur and extent.
The doors Of Celestial home, instead
OF following monotonously rectangu-
lar form, like those Of the western
world, are sometimes round or leaf
shaped, or semi-circular apertures.
The round doors are regarded as
Nnbol Of the sun. Another doorway
VII perhaps resemble a flower, illumi-
hated by a window so constructed as
enhance the conceit, octangular
Ooors are used in the gardens which
separate one court from another, and
ssain doors shaped like fans, leaves,
scrolls and fruit are seen. Unlike the
japanese, the Chinese have been &C
eoEtomed to the use Of chairs for CEN
nries. According to western ideas,
NE Chinese chairs are models Of dis
comfort, for they are made of a pat
en which prevailed in England in
ne days Of Queen Elizabeth or Queen
anne; tall, straight of back, and in
Ultimately angular. The most comfort
tole chair to be found has an adjust
aOie back, and is filed with reversible
cushions, but this is modern inven-
uOn- When visitors are expected, or
W The celebration Of an anniversary,
,Ulps Of red cloth are thrown over the
Nv touches and squares Of the same
~Sterial cover the seats Of the chairs.
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A Novel Currency.

y an interesting article in Cassier =
sazine for October, by f. s. Prem
~ he gives this account Of curious
Sacy in use in Mongolia and 81
The tea business" writes Mr..
:. a.nss, seemed to be in the hands
ue Russians. They have here Cat
70 Choo. China) two large factories
W making tea-cakes. The tea Is
kno nne, almost to q powder, and
80. oy powerful hydraulic presses, Il
!. eeo into blocks that are 30 hard that
|. n = impossible to break them without
Lev With q hammer. These are sent
- through the great Chinese wall
-. 80 Mongolia and Siberia, and pass
!. nt a money. In many localities
-, = me only currency used A the
leass Zoo Choo they weigh the
The broad ax., 1897-01-09

Rainfans That Never Reach the Earth
In the Colorado desert they have
transforms during which not a single
drop Of water touches the earth The
rain can be seen falling from the clouds
high above the desert, but when the
water reaches the strata Of hot. dry
air beneath the clouds 1t Is entirely alb
sorbed before falling half the distance
to the ground It is a singular sight
to witness q heavy dovnpour Of rain.
not a drop Of which touches the ground
These strange transforms occur In re-
gions where the shade Temperature
eften ranges - high - 12s degrees
Fahrenheit.
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Priest. Of the HImalaxas.

This decidedly effective group was
photographed near Darjeeling. The
holy men know nothing Of Drury Lane
nntOmime, though their highly origi-
nj costumes irresistibly suggest that
ErgeOus pageant. They are the priests
WHO minister unto the hardy hill-men.
Fortunately for their wearers, the
masks are not for everyday use; this
b evidenced by the more ordinary
hssd-gear held by the pastor on the
Gtreme right. These dignitaries have,
q 1t were, merely assumed for the oe-
s,sIon their episcopal robes.
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Great AuiRaforn.

AIigators were formerly one Of the
chief animal life tenants Of Red River
and the bayous Of Louisiana. where, be-
fore steamboat navigation came to an
terrupt them, they could be seen by
hundreds huddled together on the
banks or massed on the floating or sta
tionary logs-especially Of Red River
waking the solitudes Of the forest
with their buil-like believing. Their
length was generally between sight
and twelve feet, although they tkne-
times grew to be twenty feet long.
Their hides we're once used extensively
FOR me making Of shoes. but the leath-
er. not proving of sufficiently close tax
ture to keep water out. shoema<ans
from this material was abandoned
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The Fa.t..t main In m. W,-,-

Is the famous Union Pacific Overland Lin
lied. running every day Ia the year leaving
Denver $50 p. m, arriving Ogden l 30 D. m
and salt Lake 6:10 p m. following day, ana
San Francisco S:45 p. m. second dey ont OF
Denver. This train carries through Pullman
palace sleepers, Pullman dining cars tmeals
"a In carte'0 and the famous buffet library
cars Quickest time, Denver TO California
ticket Office, 941 18th St, corner Curtia
The broad ax., 1897-01-09
Tn. ou,ck.-t Train Tn C.I,fo,n,.

The famous Union Pacific Overland Lin
lied" The finest, fastest and best-equlpped
train out OF Denver, carrying through sleep
ers, dining cars, and the elegantly appointed
with Pintsch light, and heated by steam.
Call at Union Pacific ticket office. 941 18th
St, corner Curtis, for information, rates.
time tables, etc.
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The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are I'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs. when In need OF the laxative effect
Of q gentle remedy than by any other,
and that II IL more acceptable to them
Children enjoy Is and &c benefits them
The true remedy. Syrup q Figs, n man
ufactured BY the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
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same 10 an ounce, but es the money
circulates around. however, pieces are
chopped on to replenish the tea-pots;
ana tne blocks depreciate in value In
proportion to the chunks taken"
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Two through trains daily via the UnIor
Pacific, carrying through sleepers, and max
ing from six TO fifteen hours quickest time
to principal western points including Og
den, Salt Lake, Butte. Helena, Portland
San Francisco. Sacramento, etc. Ask about
them at 941 18th St, corner CurtiA
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There's no doubt In my mind that old
Bankstock stands IN mortal terror Of his
wife" What has brought you to that con
ciusiOnT He employs a young man a.
his typewriter"
The broad ax., 1897-01-09

The French department OF public works
tens In Europe at the end OF 1895 which are
classified as 20 lengths OF line by countries
as follows: Germany. occupies the hrsl
place with 29.032 miles; France comes sec
ODd with =, 100 miles; Russia third with
22,2S miles, and Great Britain fourth with
q ,025 miles
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Expect not, so send a two-cent stamp to
the General Passenger Agent Colorado Md
land railroad, Denver, and he will send you
q nne colored picture Of one
The broad ax., 1897-01-09

''what do you intend to get your husband
lly mind whether to give him !see curtains,
1 dinner set, new pOrtiers or q drawing
room clock"
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Husband. / think Mr.. wOOzle Is very
much IN love with our Clara" HAS he
proposed to herf' mo. but he stole her
phOtOgraph-taken at three weekS-out Of
The family album"
The broad ax., 1897-01-09

"Why do you worry 80 about calamities
mat after all may never happenT' That
the truck; II ! worry about them they ar
mre never to happen"
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/ know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for COnsumptiOn.-JOhn A Miller, An
sable, Michigan. April p. 1895.
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Jimmy-'T heard Tommy Jones was SICK
nearly all through vacation time" Johnny--
Yes; what's worse. he got wen j1s. IA
time 10 20 to school"
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There are some kinds q medicine
that tagte 20 bad that = man gets vsll
:. a. ysry thought q taking thnR