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In,ornfnx Him.

pardon me, sir, but where do you live"
inquired the sharp-nosed passenger leaning
over the back of the seat in front OF him. n
4SoutheIn part O. Indiana" laconicaiiy
renlied the goat-whiskered passenger, who
was trigged out in spickety-span new Gel
iuloid collar adorned with hectic-hued nut
ter-bow tie. -,
:In the southern part Of Indiana, eh!
What is the lay OF the land in your vicin-
.same as it is all over the country, reck'
on"
Don't, en- Wal, you don't suppose that
Indiana Is clear out o the United States, do
you;'
NO, but"
o'the rest o the land, an it's the same with
Indiana
Thereupon the inquisitive passenger wiped
his interTogatory gimlet and put 1t away,
and the Hoosier humorist withdrew turtle
fashion, into his celluloid collar. And the
train rolled onward.-N. Y. Journal
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MISPLACED CAIvALRY,
Trouble Came of His McddIing In
other Peoples business

The Dcaut"uus creature was III tears,
and consequently the young mans blood
boiled with Indignation. Wouldn't
beauty in distress make any impression
able youths blood boil? Well, rather.
\ great big hulk of man had stopped
her on the public street. lie had ad-
dressed few words to her at first, and
as She tried to hurry past him without
answering. he had roughly caught her
by the arm.
lie me go!" she had cried. but the
big brute had merely laughed, and then
said something to her in a low tone. ut
which she had burst into tears.
Clearly il was case for Intervention
by any courageous gallant. Her tears
were evidence that she had been grossly
!nsulted, and her attempt to free herself
from the big bully's grasp was addition
al proof that she stood in need of succor.
Now, thatll dol" said the young
man, warningly, in loud and resolute
tone.
The big brute stopped shaking the
girl and looked at the young man in sur
prise, while the girls astonishment was
made evident by the way she opened
her eyes and stared.
she can hardly believe that she has
a champion, poor thing" said the young
man to himself, and his bosom swelled
with pride until the buttons on his coat
threatened to give way.
who yer talkiu' toe" asked the big
brute, after he had partially recovered
from his surprise.
YOU" replied the young man,
promptly, more determined than ever
to make bold stand and a good impres.
sicn. 81 cannot stand idly by and
see you insult and bully a friendless
| girl-one who in every way is your su.
| perior. For every pang your disgrace
| ful conduct has caused her, /"
| "Climh his frame, Bill" suddenly in,
| terrupted the girl Don't stand no gas
from spindlc-shaukcd dude what in
l terferes with things that don't concerr
| him, or I'll wade into him myself ant
/ teach him that | kin handle me owr
[ qunrrels. Swipe him, quicl>!"-Chicng,
] Post.
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The che..c Gang nnck.

4 certain dealer had a lot OF cheese
which was anything but good, and. tired Of
seeing it about, told the assistant when he
closed the shop to leave the condemned
cheese at the door for some one to walk off
with. Thomas occai, ,onally crept to a win
dow to see operations, and at length went to
his master grinning all over his face, say
out tomorrow night was the masters or
der, which was obeyed by the shopman, who
after few peeps next evening walked to his
master in the counting house scratching his
head. and looking as though some great dis
appointment had befallen him. rs it
gomez" asked the dealer mo. sir; t'other
'un has walked back. Tit Bits.
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An Odd Genius.

how the late romnoser RraL,gs tre,,ci
pianists and singers who were eager to get
his criticism. II one OF these aspirants for
his favor was fortunate enough TO find him
at home and be received. Brahms first con
cern was to -eat himself on the I'D OF hts
deemed few would have the temerity to
oust hlm. II this failed he had recourse TO
the statement that the instrument was out
OF tune. oh, that does not matter re-
marked one courageous individual Per
haps not to you, but it does to me- replied
leaving his house when a long haired youth.
with bundle Of music under his arm. hailed
him with: Can you tell mr where DIR.
Brahms lIvcs!' Certainly" answered the
master, in the most amabic manner: in
this house up three flights and saying
be hurried away.-Sau Francisco ArgJnaut.
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Chollie softleigh (who is thinking OF
a frienD-A fool and his money are
soon parted.
Miss Cutting-How did you lose it
Mr.. Softleigh Pm. Y. Times.
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summer Window prn,.r,..

Instead OF thin window draperies
shutting out the air, one experiences a
delightful sense of GOODNESS when en-
swiss curtains are gently blown by the
slight summer breeze, their softening
effect upon the light and their ripping
motion making one declare that a room
in which they hang is ten degrees
cooler than the bare, curtainless apart
ment with tightly closed shutters. But
whatever else goes undone the wise
in working order, well knowing that
the masculine element is provoked to
annthema when trying to manipulate
a window shade that won't ''go."--St,
Louis Globe Democrat.
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Not E.ac,I, nm objection.

He had some doubts as to his stand
ing with the old man.
Docs your father object to my call.
ing?' he asked.
We'll, not exactly" she answered.
He had still further doubts about the
subject. but he resolved to know the
worst.
What do you mean by not exactly'?"
he demanded.
We'll, he says be supposes he ought
TO be able to stand it if can," she re:
piled.
He no longer had any doubts. but he
didn't feel particularly good about II
just the same.-ChIcago Post.
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"She says she gets so dead tired wash
ing the same old dishes over and over
and over."-Detroit Free Press
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FOREIGN NOTES.

A London omnibus carries on an
average of $500 passengers a week.
The Bermudas export over 100000
pounds of onions annually.
The average density of the popula-
ton in London is $4,000 per square mile.
he would have been an excellent house
keeper.
In Italy there are more theaters in
proportion to the population than in
any other country.
A French chemist has invented blue
soap which renders unnecessary the use
of bluing in laundry work.
1t is reported that Switzerland is to
be the next country which will follow
the example of Belgium and Italy on
reckoning time up to pa O'Clock in place
of twice 12.
OF the 1854 suicides committed in
Denmark in the years 1855 to 1895. four
fifths were by men, and the favorite
months were May and June. Three out
of four preferred hanging.
The largest telegraph Office in the
world is in the general post Office build
ing, London. There are over 5000 OPP
orators, 1000 of whom are women. The
batteries are supplied by 10000 cells.
Russia has the largest military ex.
penses-25s, 100000 year. England
follows next with 1o1,o00,Oo0. France
with $ls5,ooo,oOo. Germany with S134,'
100000, Austria, $50 9,ooO,O 900; Italy, s65,.
ooO. 900.
Argentina's new census gives total
population of about 4,os2, 900, of whom
$4,000 live in the cities. The lending
city, Buenos Ayres, has population oi
663,s54, making it the largest in South
AInerica
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HOWARD GRAY,

Vlshler IOmmcfClaI Bank.
] have known DR.. j L. Lines for several
years, and as physician he is very promi.
nent, and his reputation for honor and in.
tegrity are too well known to be questioned
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"And what brought you here?"
They caught me coming ut.'-Tit-
Rits
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IT.. Gr.,n-o Law Suit.

Rochester, n. Y. May 10, lssI.-The
great $4,000 damage suit instituted by a
Michigan Cereal Co. against the Genesee
Pure Food Co. is at an end. They settled It
and took it out of court for the ridiculously
small sum OF $500 and, as a practical re-
suit, Grain-O is in greater demand than
ever. The new plant only JUST completed is
to be duplicated 50 that not only the old
friends of the delicious food drink which
completely takes the place OF coffee, but the
new friends it is making every day, can be
supplied The beverage which the children,
as well as the adult, may drink with benefit
wiz be furnished in unlimited quantities.
Grnin-O goes on forever.-N. Y. Mail and
Express
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HOod'S Pills are rls,e.r-- mid. erso-
liooSi MS isr- All druggists. &c.
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CORRESPONDENCE POINTS.

Write legibly; II you cannot, you
ihould learn to do SO. Practice makes
perfect.
To write good hand is an essential
accomplishment which every woman
should acquire.
Answer every note or letter, except
such us may be impertinent or insult
ing; these are not worthy your notice.
Place the postage stamp in q straight,
that is, vertical position, In the upper
right hand corner Of the envelope. tar
CUES great carelessness tp put the stamp
on In any sort Of fashion.
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sflenc~d.

What did you mean by starting the
tory that | was an unbelieyer in the
Scriptures?" asked the deacon. in great
9rath.
We'll, deekin," said the man who had
originated the report, you know you
.old me that all you said about that
loss bought was as true as Gospill.
An you know how true 1t was"
"Er-ah." said the deacon.-Indian-
Ipolis journal.
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WASHING BLANKETS.

Summer is the best time for washing
blankets. To do the w ork satisfactorily
fill tub half full of soft hot water in
which half bar of Ivory soap has been
dissolved, and wash gently with the
hands. Rosin soap and hard rubbing
ruins blankets. When clean rinse we'll,
hang on the line In the sun. AS soon as
dry, fold evenly and put away securely
in box or closet. Blankets washed
thus will remain fresh and soft for
years.
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Summer Vacations.

Interesting illustrated booklets pertain.
ing to Massachusetts Seashore, Ocean, Island
and Inland Resorts, are Issued by the pas
sepger department OF the Fall River Line.
the famous route between New York and
Boston, Newport, Cape God, Martha's Vine
Mountains, etc. etc, etc. List of the book
lets will be mailed upon receipt OF one
cent stamp. Address 0. II. Taylor, Genl
Pass'r Agent, Fall River Line, New York,
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spirltuou. sarca.n,.

II wonder" said Mr. Drinkhorn, as he
filled his glass with the ease of an expert, Il
wonder who started the custom OF calling a
drink OF liquor 'smile:'
Il wouldn't call that one there a SMILE"
said the barkeep. 1T is nothing shy Of q
horselaugh "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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MT to he cauSht.

A gentleman visiting Liverpool was being
shown around by citizen. who said: Now,
let's go and see the Widows Home" The
gentleman put his finger to the side of his
nose and winked and said: NO, thanks; l
saw widow home once, and she sued me for
breach of promise, and proved it on me. 1t
cost me matter of fl20. No, sir, send the
widows home in a cab. Tit Bits.
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"a Bundlc of Nerves.

This term is often applied to people whose
should strengthen them with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. After a course OF that
benign tonic, they will cease to be conscious
that they have nervous systems, except
through agreeable sensations. 1t will en-
able them to eat, sleep and digest well, the
three media for increasing tone and vigor in
the nerves, in common with the rest OF the
system. The mental worry begotten by
nervous dyspepsia will also disappear.
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Minnie Cream.

An excellent sweet is called maple
cream. 1t is made without maple sugar.
Put two cups of dark brown sugar
and half cup of rich milk or cream
II to saucepan and place over the fire.
When the miNture comes to boiling
cook .or five minutes, then add piece
of butter of the size of a walnut, u tea
spoonful of vanilla, and cup of
chopped walnuts. Beat the mixture
until 1t is thick ard creamy. Turn this
mixture into buttered tins. and when
partly cool mark off into squares -Bos.
ton Budget
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He Didn't Laugh, f..

You're a gentleman. sir: / can't say more
Allow me your band TO pressi
You're the only ore OF these men score
Who didn't laugh when. on the floor.
n the whirllnE dance tripped. and tore
My beautiful partners dress"
That. did not sIEh IS not strange. I say,
Ter the lady's my wife. and her bills pay"
Harlem Life.
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Avoid gairishness in color and deco
faticn In your note paper. 1t is ex-
ceedingly poor taste to use red or green
ink, or orange-colored note paper, or
paper of any other strong color.-La.
dies World.
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Hnd Tried Politics.

Great Statesman Ito married daugh-
ter)-My dear, your husband will never
amount to any thing if you don't spur
him on. Why don't you persuade Kim
to go into politics?
Daughter-But, pa, he has tried, and
he can't stand it. The whisky makes
him sick.-N. y. Weekly.
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Dl.courteoua

Host-A little more champagne, Mis-.
Elderly?
Miss Elderly-oh. well. just mouth
full, please.
Host Ito waiter)-John, fill Mist
Elderly's glass.-Spare Moments.
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Toe Good fp Live.

Murray HiIl-My wife is the best
believe there is another one like her.
Pete AmsTerdam-ls TINT so?
Murray Hill-Whcn she slanders any
b. her friends she don't believe it her
srlf.-N. \. World
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There Were Others

Il am proud to say that my grand
father made his mark in the world"
observed Mrs. Colonial Dame.
Well guess he wasn't the only man
in those days who couldn't write his
name" replied Mrs. Luyton.-Tit-Bits.
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Appropriate. Nomenclature.

And this beautiful hybrid" contin-
ued the enthusiastic foriculturist, -
have named The Candidates Pledge 81
why so?"
because it fades so quickly.
Cagu journal.
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A Father In Luck.

"You children turn up your noses at
boy, ! was glad to get dry bread to eat"
said Mr. Chaiiie at the breakfast table.
Il say, pa, you are having much better
time of it now that you are living with us,
amt your asked Johnnie.-Iammany
Times.
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A Solemn Oath.

Amelia--Swear not by the moc1. the
Inconsistent moon.
AUgustus-Theu what shall / swear
by?
Amelia-Swear by that which you
hold invaluable: something that you
cannot live without
Augustus-Then. Amelia, lore you'll
/ swear it by my bIcycie.-Tit-Bits.
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kcenlx RenIi.cd.

"How time flies us one gets older!"
"Yes; when was clerk on salary
the time did not pass half SO rapidly
as it does now, that q min business
with notes to meet" - indianapolis
Journal. 81
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ELIZA R. PARKER
Tint md Boy Again.

"Now," said the bad boy, as he finished
pinning his sisters skirts and Mr.. Twitter's s
tached to each other a feller and his girl
can be."-National Tribune.
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Cold Cnn,fnrt

MY landlady is very set in her de
termination not to have any smoking
in the dining-room," said Hawkins.
We've never even had buckwhent
cake or cup of coffee that smoked
Harlem Life.
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ounlined.

she-Do you think Van Aukem can
get into the smart set?'
He-I don't see why he shouldn't; he's
not very smart. you know.-Harlem
Life.
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His ONLY objection.

Il love to hear you talk, my dear
said Mr.. Bickers to his wife, when she
paused to take breath at the end Of
the second column Of a curtain lecture,
but your solubiIiry is really reflection
on my wisdom"
How SOP
because n word to the wise is suffi'
cient."-Demorest Magazine.
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Nnt WelI S.Il

81 did not see you in church last Sum
day. Mr.. Spiffles," said the dominic.
NO; l slept at home last Sunday
morning." replied Mr.. Spiflles.-Harlem
Life
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jug, suited Him.

Don't you think have a very lovely
fgure?''
Said a pretty little maiden that met.
And. remembering she was heiress TO q
million,
said her figure suited me. you bet!
Town TouIcs
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Little Jack Horner sat in the corner.
Eating a bakers pie:
He stuck In his thumb. and pulled out a
plum
(Which proves tha, the story's lie)
Philadelphia Press.
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suppI. and Demand

Hostess-What has become of Sandy
Smith, who stood so high in your class :!
Alumnus-Oh, he's taken orders.
Hostess-He's in the ministry, then .
Alumnus-No; in a restaurant.-Har-
lem Life.
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A Sign of rro.pcritx.

Chatterton-Hardup seems to be hay-
Ing better luck lately.
Wiggins-What? Has he paid you
what he owed you?
Chatterton-No; he hasn't called to
borrow any more!-Philndephi Press.
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The ropuInr Implement.

Maud has paperknives in numbers.
Bronze and silver. old and new;
Rut whene'er she cuts a novel
She Just makes hair-pin do.
Chicago Record.
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Oh anged,

what so in my husband prize"
Cried Clara, lis, he is SO wisel"
That may be true now" Molly said.
But how he's changed since you he wed!-
Harlem Life.
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Another ExnmpIc,

These methods perverse fate SO oft VIII
disclose
That It's useless TO doubt or TO scoff:
It's the girl with the new suit OF bicycle
clothes
Who al the first mud hole falls on
washington Star,
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vbe Penalty of Wealth,

Gol6by-My doctor says my case
puzzles him.
Friend-That's what you get for be-
ing wealthy.-Town Topics.
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4 Nindicntion.

Il don't understand why you dislike
Herbert so" said Mabel to her father.
Il don't think lie has any ideas Of
finance"
Il am sure you wrong him. He is de-
voted to it. He stopped right in the
middle of his proposal to me TO ask
how your business was getting along.'
Washington Star.
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As tstinl.

He called her a rose,
He called hera pink;
He called her all
That Is sweet. ! think.
And when they were wed
He let her call
when breakfast was ready
(Just Ike them alb,
boston Ideas
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Her Ousis.

AS round her graceful girdle he
One arm with pressure placed,
She. signing. said: Life, after all,
Is not a desert waist"
Richmond DiSnafch
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Plain. white unruled paper is always
the most refined and elegant for note
paper md envelopes, though delicate
gray u not in bad taste. --
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-18

A sergeant in volunteer corps. being
doubtful whether he had distributed rifles to
all the men, called out: ''All you that are
without arms hold up your hands,"
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Ihc NrmI TrmilI.

Though man may boast with lofty frowns
His wifc's old-fashioned state,
He likes to see her hats and gowns
Made strictly up to date.
-Chicngo Record.
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It's surprising how j~rur'.a7ble some
very learned men are. "lr. there. Prof
L'uglyIst, for example. llD -Imn' over half
his life IN acquiring fupg. l nine OF ten
rcd a woman who never gay. I0m chance
to get a word in cdgcwaE- Truth.
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Mlancd ArnIn

How do you stand on this irreprcssi-
BILE financial question. Chumpley?"
Sorry. old man, but can't spare you
a cent to-dny."-Detroit Free Presr.
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A Wise Prccnution.

Stnrt-Never kick man when he's
down.
Dart-And If you kick him when he's
down, better see to it that You kick him
hard enough to keep him from getting
up again.-N. Y. Truth.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-18

She-I want a change. must have it.
Do you think it is interesting to see the
same tiresome face day after day?
He-Why on earth do you stand before
the mirror all day, then?-Fliegende
Blaetter.
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.star Tohacco., :,

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
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Mistress-Didn,t you smell this Stew

Mistress-Didn't you smell this stew
burning?
Bridget-Yes'm
Mistress-Well, goodness gracious!
why didn't you take it off?
Bridget couldn't reach it from
here, mum. Ne arrum's not tin foot
long.-N. Y. Journal.
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al shall continue to use them and recon-
mend them to my patients, for | consider
there Is nothing better for the diseases they
are recommended to cure than Dr. Williams
Pink Pills. Ii you desire to use this for pub
lication you can attach my name. | am
well known in this part of Kansas and also
in Fayette County, Ohio. | am Secretary
of the L. 5. Pension Examining Surgeons
Board for Stafford County, Kansas, and
Chairman OF the Republican County Central
Committee for the above-named county,
Yours faithfully,
JESSE l.. LINES, NJ. D.
We also ascertained the Doctors standing
in St. John by few interviews with promi-
nent people, which we herewith publish
along with the Doctors statement regarding
Pink Pills:
Il am well acquainted with DR. j. L.
Lines and know HIM to be an honorable
and straightforward man. and whatever he
may say can be relied upon.
L, K. BENEFlEL,
County Supt. OF Schools, Stafford County,
Kansas.
St John, Kansas, July 18th. 1895.
have known DR.. j. l.. Lines for mum.
Der OF years and can recommend him as
prominent physician, and a man well liked
III this vicinity.
HOWARD GRAY,
Cashier Commercial Bank
] have known DIR. j l.. Lines for several
years, and as physician he is very prom-
nent, and his reputation for honor and in
tegrity are too well known TO be questioned
for an instant.
II. j. CoRNwELL,
Editor st. John News
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
unfailing specific for such diseases as loco
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, ner-
vous headache. the after effect of la grippe,
palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow
compilations. all forms of weakness either in
male or female. Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers. or will be sent postpaid on receipt
OF price, so cents a box or six boxes for
81 lthey are never sold in bulk or by the
1907, by addressing DIR. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, y. Y.
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Taking Time by the F.rH.tk-"I lrye
Just been at my hu-hauI q. rtlrr huu lp
buy me a sralslIu japac' What iu the
spring" "Ok. rt u.l b., Y.rtcr before |
worry him into doing 2 %. judy.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-18

That Stern Revolt. t.-"You belong to the
Order of New Women, don't you, Miss
Biggs?" YES; hut don't call US that; the
new woman won't stand being ordered
Chicago Record.
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Hall's CataPrA Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

The fortunate people in this world arc
those who have at least one friend in whose
presence they can blow their own horns
without discouragement.-Atch Globe.
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After six years. suffering. was cured by
Piso's Cure.-Mary Thomson, ogI4 Ohio
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4 Gentle Hint.

Elderly Maiden-NIny l ask you wha: your
name Is!
Huber"
"A beautiful name, wish mine was Ike
it.'-Fhegende BiaerteE
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-18

Il want something nice in oil for a din
ing.room." eyes. madam. A landscape or
box of sardines:"
The Holly chieftain., 1897-06-18

The infanta of Spain has received
from Venice ball-dress of glass, as soft
and pliable as silk.
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Went once Too often.

Yes, sir" said the convict, time was
when was admitted to the very best
b,uSasr