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whose lives were closely identified with the early history of our town. His father was Zachariah Clarke, who mar ried Hannah Tousey. Their children were Sally, Oliver, Maria, Walter, Charles, Emma, William and Philo. Oli- yer died at the age of 19 years. The others lived to do much good in their generation, and were of such sterling character, as to have helped make the world the better for having lived ia it.
 The following beautiful tribute is from
 the pen of bis nephew, Rev Sylvester
 Clarke: "He much resembled his mother,
 Hannah Toucey in personal appearance,
 in manner, in disposition and character.
 Her, | remember well. She was quiet in her ways, self possessed, amiable al
 ways, with a pleasant word for every
 person and every occasion. Her practi- cal kindness, at once incessant and wise,
 was proverbial. No one of her grand children but experienced it often and re-
 member 1t with affection and gratitude. It impelled her to protect the brute ere ation, even the most insignificant and
 worthless specimens of it, from ill-treat
 ment and needless pain. It was an at tempt to put this on record In Bible lan- guage, which inscribed on her tomb stone, "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" My uncle Philo was like her. He was a man of remarkable kindness of heart. It was among the highest pleasures of his life to be of service to others. His sense of honor was most delicate and imperative. His actions were a long way this side the line of what would pass as legal or as fairly reputable. His own honorable instincts governed him, rather than any lower considerations, such as the cus- tom of time and place. He was also 6 man of ideas. In his occupation as @ farmer he was progressive and ssgac- ious, not content to follow simply in the beaten track. At the same time he was man of good judgment and not in clined to commit himself to enterprises which would prove unproductive. It was this good judgment, which made him sought by many for his advice, and which put into his hands so many con- missions which required wise and ju- dicOus administration. His words of trustworthy counsel to persons in all have been to them valuable guide, and his loss will in this respect be widely felt. As 10 the affection and respect wi5h which he was regarded by his large circle of relatives, it would be as un- necessary as it would be in vain to at tempt to give it expression. Although in that company of relatives there were and are several held in great esteem, yet there was but one Uncle Philo Clarke among them all.''
 The funeral of MT Clarke was very largely attended, last Saturday, from Trinity church, Rev MT Linsley officiat- ing. The pail bearers were Messrs K.
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AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Services next week: Wednesday after noop at 30; Friday evening at 7 80.
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William Kirby has been on the sick list and not able to be at his accustomed place st the Rubber shop.
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Mrs Edward Miner is on the sick list, and trying to get the best of one of the disagreeable grip colds.
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Born, March l, son to Mr and Mrs Martin F. Blake of Jersey City, formerly of Sandy Hook.
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A UCTION-WilI be sold at public auction on A Saturday March 20, 1897 at 10 8. m. the consisting ot l pair matched horses, ' cows, ? new milch, yearllng bull, heiters, shoat. carts, farm wagon, l splndle,2 business wagons, 2 sets double harness, sets single harness, grind stone, l grain cradle. blows, chains, l new rock chain, quantity hay, lum Der, l light pole nearly new, trio ot geese. cultivator l twenty five foot ladder and other articles too numerous to mention Sale to take place at his late residence, Cutters tarm, Monroe, Conn. If stormy the first tair day, Sunday ex" opted. MILES B. BURR admin istrator with the will annexed,
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Philo Clarke.

TRIBUTE OF LOVING AFFECTION TO THE TEACHER OF MY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND MY LIFE LONG FRrEND.-CE. L. JOHNSON,
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DR, R S. TODD.

Graduate ot the American Veterinary col. lege, New York City, will be at the Grand Central Hotel. every Monday where he will be prepared to either castrate or spay or per ann apy nSdes Iat+ at ,be offna g II Hoa wii receive prompt attention at reasonable rates. Telephone New England House, New Mil ord. A UCTION-Pursuant to an order from the d Probate Court ot Newtown, Conn.,, I will sell at Public Auction on Saturday, March 13, 1897, at 2 o'clock, D. m., all of the Iand lying west ot the Housatonic Railroad. and the buildings thereon, belonging to the estate of l.. B. Booth. l.. c. MORRIS, Trustee.
 AARON SANFORD, Auctioneer.
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Austin Warner of Vicksburg, Miss, passed Sunday with his brother, J. H. Warner, at Sandy Hook.
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Dean Fairchild of Stockbridge is visit ing his grandparents, MT and Mrs William Fairchild.
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Mrs H. A. Hitch, who has been critical ly i'll with peritonitis at Dicks hotel, is improving slowly.
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linens, this week. Look up his tad" and visit his store when in Bridgeport.

Miss F. May Wales is again at the New town postoffice, looking after the welfare of it's patrons while Postmaster Northrop is temporarily engaged at Sandy Hook.
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STEVENSON.

Mrs George Gowdy and children are visiting at Charles French's.
 Charles French is suffering from the effect of severe cold.
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Perry L. Hurd, the Bridgeport mer- chant, adyertises a fine lire of table
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EDGAR E. HAWLEY.

MONEY FOR YOU-Here Is a list Of the M stamps found on old photographs and the prices pay for each: lc playing cards, red. 25c; % playing cards, blue, 5c; % playing cards orange, 20c; 2c proprietary orange, SSci Pc certificate, blue or orange, Ice; Sc playing cards, green, sl ; 4c playing cards, violet, sI; 6c proprietary orange, s. See what you can find and bring them to us on the photograph, and we will remove them without injury. If you have any kind not listed or old postage stamps send them 60 us for prices. W. L. DUNBAR & co, Room 20,Conn. National Bank BnIlding, Bridgeport- Conn.
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LFARM TO RENT ON SHARES Plumb Farm I in ichols, four and one half miles from Bridgeport, stocked with cows, team horses, etc. Inquire Ot s E. PLUM E, 452 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
 NOR SA LEA farm Of 200 acres, with large I house and barn standing thereon, suit, ably divided into pasture, blow and wood land with spring and stre ans of water that never tail situated on the main road from Stepney to Bedding in the north part ot Easton, two miles from stepney, four from Stepney Depot, F f. om Bridgeport. A good farm tor milk or dairy business. LEWIS ED WARDS, Stapney, Conn.
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The funeral of MT Clarke was very largely attended, last Saturday, from Trinity church, Rev MT Linsley oficiat- ing. The pail bearers were Messrs K. L. Johnson, William N. Northrop, C.. B. Sherman, Aaron Sanford, I. B. Harris and Abel Prindle.
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r 1ant Home Grown Trees

 
   Shrubs
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FARMERS, ATTENTION.

have the agency for Fairfield County tor the DeLaval Senarators, St Albans Horse Powers, and Moseley & Stoddard Creamery Goods I shall be glad to correspond ith any parties wanting these goods or will call personally if desired. R. E. .GOODSELL, New town, Conn
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T AM now ready to book orders for thorough ! bred Chester white pigs, from now on to May 10. G. .W.NORTHR0P. Newtown, Ct.
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WANTED-A girl to do general housework
 w in small family. Aprly immediately at CONGREGATIONAL PARSONAGE, New town,
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WATCHES & CLOCKS REPAIRED

DOS'T FORGET-John H. Reid's Watch Hos U pital,4 Wall street, Bridgeport, when your watch needs repairing. Thorough work guaranteed and prices very moderate.
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1EIDDLEsEx BANKING CO.-Subscr1ped III capital, $S00.00 Paid in. $600,000. Issues s6 per cent Dehenture Bonds of $100, ,$200, &250 aFl1 &l 900 and &5,000, which are by statute lawful investments for Trust Funds in the state l.. D. SANFORD Agent IT Bishop Block. Bridgeport. Conn.
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HIGH-GRADE BICYCLE FREE!

How to get one address LOGAN BROS, Wholesale & Retail Grocers, S65 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
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BEST FLOUR CHEAP AGAIN!

IFYOU EAT BREAD by all means eat the kind that is made of the genu-
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NoTICE-I will be at s. N- 0sborn's barn at IN Easton Center on or aDonE March lSs with a car of Canada horses consisting Of drivers and workers W eight from 1000 to 400. Some nice coach teams. J. B. C0LE-
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35 and soc. Tooth Brushes for 25 cents.
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lines are extensive and varied. It is one of the best carpet seasons that we have ever known.
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NOR sALE-A good butchers peddlmg wag | on in first-class order. For sale or trade for stock. 4. l.. PECK, Newtown, Conn.
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TSoR sALE-several tons ot good hay, both II fine and clean Timothy. JOHN T. POR- TER, Stepney Depot, Conn.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Are precious scarce Time tries the worth
of a man or medicine. Hostetters Stom-
ach Ritters is a forty-five years growth
and like those hardy lichens that garnish
the creyices of Alaskas rocks, it flourish
es perennially and it's reputation has as
firm a base as the rocks themselves. No
medicine is more highly regarded as a
remedy for fever and ague, bilious, remit
tent, constipation, liver and kidney dlsor-
ders. nervousness and rheumatism.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07
ITO BE CONTINUED
The Wrong Man KILLED.

In the Bohmerwald, near Pilson, TWO
gypsies fought a duel with knives for
girl in her presence. She looked on the
fight with great interest, and withou'
interfering, till one stabbed the otnef
to the heart, when she drew revolver
and shot the victor through the heaa
She stayed by the bodies till arrested
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Rend the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements: they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
Users are reliable; they send what they
ADVERTISE
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

We wish to call especial attention to the
advertisement in this issue OF the Nation
al respondence Institute OF Washing
ton - g. This institution is thoroughly
reliable and we cheerfuily recommend
them to our readers. A college educat1on
aft home shows wonderful advancement IN
educational matters.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07
Tourists, Sleeping Cars.

Commencing with the excursion of
December z, the Missouri, Kansas Y
Texas railway will fnaugurate sys-
tenn of tourist sleepers on their eXcuI-
sion dates between st. Louis OF Kan
sas City and South Texas points. For
information. address T. B. Cookery,
n. w. Pass. ACT, 5O3 Locust St., Des
Moines, Iowa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07
"kLoMDYKEB jLLErlN"

Will be published By the 500 LINE Mon.
days. containing all TELEGRAPRIC
News and no-tto- q51 1ntoraaatton :, a as It to
SHIP SAILINGS. and every facility as
same dev9lope. INVALUABLE to Alaskan
prospectors and all their friends. 10 be
nIaced on mailing list send six cents (6c) in
stamps to w. X. GALWAY, G. Z. A,
Minneapolis Mimi
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Practical Father-I've given you a
good college education. What more
do you want?
Son-You haven't yet supplied me
with the means to live up to it.-Bos-
ton Traveller.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07
Don't Tobacco SPIT and Smoke Your Life Ava,

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or ST. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

FIRST days use of DIR. Kline's Great Nerve Restorel
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Mrs. Wins1Ow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething ,softens the gums reduces nlams
nation alays PAIN cures wind collie. % cents bottle
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The wealthy japanese deem it undignifed to
ride horse faster than a walk.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Lead pencils with a paper covering instead OF
wood are the latest novelty in the line of sta
tionery.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure 25c
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The banks of the United States during the
year 1894 lost over $25, 100000 by theft.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Hot air tubes were used to warm the rooms
OF Roman houses during the time of Nero.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

We will forfeit 81, 900 if any of our pub
lished testimonials are proven tc be not
genuine. The Piso Co., Warren, Pa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The BARRIERS are so deft and light Of touch
that they can shave man without awakening
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The heating of street cars by means of hot
water pipes is being tested in chicago. Ine
stove is under the car
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

There is no parting so bitter as the parting OF
a quinine capsule just as you are IN the act OF
swallowing it.
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Reputatfe ms Made in a Day

The Esquimax make waterproof clothing cf
he intestines of the walrus.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

1t costs $15 to change the tunes of a street
organ.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Educate Your Bowels With CascaretS
Candy Cathartic, cures constipation forever
Zoe. II c. c. C. fail druggists refund money.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

AS a successful writer of fiction, the man
who gets out the weather reports easily dis
taneeS all competitors.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

1t is estimated that the gulf stream takes
about two years to flow from Florida to Nor
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Depreciating It's value.

"This can't be an expensive present
which Mr.. Dinsmore has sent me,
mammal" remarked the fair young
girl.
-'How do you knGw?"
HE has taken off the price-mark."
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Bull-fghting has been abolished IN France as
a brutal entertainment.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

A little machine for sewing buttons just
invented, is likely to prove boon to bachelors
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

Star Tobacco is the leading brand of
the world, because it is the best.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The crown worn by Queen Victoria weighs
forty ounces.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-07

The ants of South America have been known
to construct tunel thrnee miles in length.
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NO-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure SOC, 81. All druggists
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A Dilemma.

L nave two sweethearts-lovely girls:
1he one is as berry brown,
Ine otner fair, with golden curls
They live at different ends of town
And each knows naught of t'other She
so hence there s been no jealous stir,
But now, alas ah, woe is mel
Each wants a sonnet writ to her
Now, If | write to Bonny Belle
Much HadeS will EStella raise:
II on the latter's charms | dwell
Ia fear to meet my Bella's gaze
Each SwearS that on next Sunday morn
Her lines must grace the tbs page,
And II the same are not thereon
I'm threatened with burst of rage
Id use a non de plume, but then
Each wants my name signed to her verse
Ah me. of sad and troubled men
There's none in fix than mine much
worse;
So close to my heart are entwned
The both, the brown eyed and the blue.
That | cannot make up my mind
To give up either of the two.
All. well, perhaps it is but meet
That l should get into this fix;
A man who practices deceit
VIII some day trip up at his tricks;
And, as the time is nearing when
The lines are due, the best thing L
Can do is write to both, and then
To get another sweetheart try.
Charles ]. Cotton, in New Orleans Times
DamOprat
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rlamma and Her Felicia.

Perfectly absurd" said mamma,
breaking the silence suddenly.
Mammal" exclaimed Felicia in tones
of amazement.
Felicia had been working at her golf
stocking with an assiduity which gave
promise either of it's completion at an
early date or that there would be much
raveling for some one to do.
She was so entirely absorbed in her
work that only something of a very un-
usual nature could have aroused her
why. mamma" she said again,
drawing a long breath while the intent
look came back to her face as she la
boriously picked up a stitch that had
dropped in her excitement.
One might we'll drop two stitches at
hearing ones mamma-one's clever
mamma, who can say as much with her
eyes and a few little soft words speak
ing almost with excitement
1T is absurd" mamma was saying
again in her soft, round, well-modulat-
ed. cultivated tones, and apparently
without noticing Felicia, that any one
should think of marrying a man for
what he knows. If there is one thing
a woman does not need it is a clever
husband.
There are enough clever men and
women to be found outside ones home
when one is in the mode for talking
Herbert Spencer, Browning, or Vola-
puk.
'One might as well think of marrying
a minister because one is interested in
theology and enjoys a sermon. as to
think of marrying a man because he has
deep thoughts upon any other interest
ing subject. Sermons and deep thoughts
are not interesting at breakfast, lunch
con or dinner"
Mamma" said Felicia. would you
mind picking up this stitch for me?
can't seem 10 find it. No never mind;
thank you, / was picking up another
thread
This is not a subject which viii con-
Germ you for a long time, Felicia. You
are only Is. and you need not marry
before you are 80.
Mammal" said Felicia. and there
was a little note of pathos in her voice
"A man with special talent" con-
tinued mamma, lis. to say the least, an
unmitigated bore as husband. 1t is
the old story of two is a company and
Il u u,
or a mere useful supernumerary. She
many talk proudly Of My Husband and
His Talent all in capital letters. but
she knows that her husband and his
talent are always at home and abroad
together. and she is left alone"
Felicia had dropped her work and was
sitting with clasped hands. wide-open
eyes. and an expression Of intense in
terest on her face. Even the deep dim
pie in her cheek seemed transixed.
IF a man is gentleman-an honest
gentleman-those words mean a great
deal--he will be a good husband An
athelete. with good manners, my Fell
cia, will Be a better husband than
bookworm who is not an athlete.
What woman. though. ever married
a man because he would be a good hus-
band? She thinks she is in love. 1t is
all fate-or is it chance? But, Felicia"
Don't stop. Oh, mamma. don't stop.
You are so pretty. Your eyes shine and
your cheeks are as pink-you must have
been talking of something very inter-
esting."
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Death of a Noted AbolitiOnist.

Jonathan Drake, who died at Leomin-
ster, Mass on Sunday last. was an ac-
tive abolitioniSt. He was personal
friend of Garrison, Wendell Phillips and
George Thompson, Nj. p, and his house
was a station of the Underground Rail-
way" through which slaves made their
escape from the South. When the noted
Shadrack escaped from the Boston
Court House in 1851 he went straight
to Leominster and was shielded by
Drake, who dressed the negro in wo-
mans clothes and assisted him on to
Canada. James Jackson, a slave OF
Jefferson Davis, was also befriended in
a similar manner.
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HOPE KILLS DESPAIR!
And Beautiful Results Surely
Follow.
There Is One Thing You Want Badly
and Must Have.
Even If You Have Given Up Possessing
1t, This viii Give You Hope.

Mr. Silas F. Tower and his wife, Mrs.
NJ. T.. Tower. say: That for several years
the health of our family, which consists
of Us two and our only daughter. Oracle.
has been seriously failing. We left our
home in Boston and tried several places in
the Eastern States for our health. but
without benefit. We then resolved TO come
TO the Pacific Coast. and first landed al
Victoria. then came to Portland, and
thence to Sacramento. We were treated
by several doctors of the first TWO named
cities. but received no benefit. When We
arrived in Sacramento We heard so much
OF the Neagle Medical Institute that we
took our daughter Oracle there and put
her under treatment She had been sut-
fering from a headache almost constantly
for q year or more. caused, We sup
posed, by catarrh. She grew thin OF
flesh. her complexion became sallow, her
appetite poor. she was easily fatigued. in
disposed TO make any eXertion. even at
play; was weak. and seemed to have lost
all interest in everything. There was
some swelling of the glands about the
throat, and severe catarrh of the throat
and nasal passages. Her cough became
very distressing, especially at night. caus-
ing her to hawk and spit n great deal
during the day.
We We're told that her case was one of
catarrh and bronchitis complicated with
a slight scrofulous habit.
Al the end of three months treatment
she had completely recovered, and is now
DerfectlV we'll
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CAMILLE FLAMMARION.
One of the Most Noted Astronomers
of the World.

Camille F'lammarion, the astronomer
who has done more toward popuIaflz-
ing the study of astronomical science
than any of his contemporaries. 9nd VINO
is known by his writings in all parts
of the world, is a man about % yea.rs
of age.
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maker," said Lady Mary Romer to the
miserable Frederick
BY Jove, how beautiful the girl is,"
exclaimed Lord Cottingdean. putting
up his eyeglass to survey Theresa. and
turning his back upon Patricia.
Cousin Jane had vanished. 1t might
all have been dream but that there.
under the central light, stood the
spellbound. sparkling and lovely The
resa, twiddling in her fingers a check
for t1O0, ,000.-Good Cheer.