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In most instances colds are the result of
imprudence or lack of forethought. Even
in cases where sudden change in the
weather or an unavoidable exposure is re-
sponsble for the first slight cold, fresh and
more severe colds may be avoided by OBJ
serving little care. But g. mere cold :" is
such a common thing and causes so little
inconvenience that notwithstanding all pre-
vious experiences we neglect to take the
most simple precautions, in the way of
wearing suitable clothing, the avoidance of
draughts, etc.
One should always bear in mind the
necessity of exercising constant vigilance
to avoid catching cold. When the tempera-
ture in the house is higher than that out of
doors, never go out without putting on an
additional wrap. Never sit in a cold room
even though you do not feel chilly. And it
is better to suffer a little discomfort from
wearing heavy underclothing than to run
the risk of chill.
The following letter from lady in Sicily
Island, La, graphically illustrates the dis
tressing consequences that are liable to fol-
low simple cold.
ain February, 1896, 1 had severe cold
which settled on my lungs, resulting in a
serious cough. My appetite failed, and l
became so weak that | was scarcely able to
walk across the room | weighed only
ninety-four pounds, and had given up all
hope of reeo cry when | happened to read
an article IN n newspaper describing some
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PROBLEM FOR WOMEN.
1t Can be Solved if They Will Work
Together.

Discussing the solution of Women S
Most VeXing Problem m'-domestic SER
vice-in the Ladies' Home Journal, !"
Edward w. Box insists that, first of
all, women must drop a lot of outside
problems with which they are at pres
ent graphing, but which, after all, only
indirectly concern them. Important
they may be, in a general sense, but
not -hundredth part as important as
is this problem which is exclusively
theirs. Foreign missions, the ballot, the
higher education of women, good gov
ernment, the ameHoratiOn of the poor
it will be we'll enough for women TO
labor for all these causes when their
own more immediate problems are set
tied. The servant girl problem is far
more important at present than any OF
these. Other problems are general in
their effects; this one strikes at the
very heart of the American home. We
do not begin to realize how intimately
associated is this problem with our
happiness. 1t concerns every man, Wo-
man and child. The heathens in Afri-
can lands ought to be civilized. No
one will dispute that. But true charity
begins at home. and we have heathens
in a few of our kitchens who need civ
ilizing and educational influences just
as much as do the natives of India S
coral strand. l have nothing to say
against woman's work in foreign mis-
sionary societies, good government
clubs, oIScharity organizations of what
ever sort. But L do say this: that
scores Of women are employing efforts
in those directions which ought to be
employed in the solution of matters
nearer home. Women can solve this
domestic problem if they Will. But
they must get together and work
unitedly. If they do, I venture to say
that in Z. year or two there will be no
such thing as the servant girl problem,
for it will have been solved"
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Tossed on the Foaming Bfllows.

You may never have been, but if you cross
the Atlantic, no matter how smooth the
watery expanse. without sea sickness you
are-wen. a lucky voyager, that is all
Old tars who have spent their lives on the
ocean waves. who We're almost born, so to
speak. with their sea legs on, suffer now
and then from sea sickness in very tenn
pestuous weather Sea Captains, tourists
commercial travellers and yachtsmen say
that there is no finer safeguard against
nausea than HoStetter's Stomach Bitters
and ii has been equally reliable as a pre-
ventive by invalids who travel by steam
boat and railroad, and who sometimes
suffer as much in those conveyances as
ocean travellers do in steamships Bilious
ness, constipation. sick headache and dis
orders of the stomach caused by oppres-
sive climatic influences or unwholesome or
unaccustomed food or water always yield
to the bitters speedily. This popular med
icine also remedies rheumatic. kidney and
nervous disorders, and the infirmities in
cident to increasing years.
Save money by buying your tea and
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To Exterminate Buffalo Moths.

Buffalo moths may be exterminated
by the use of lavender or musk or cam
phor-in fact, anything with a decided
odor Will 6rive them away. Put a little
gum camphor in the corners and around
the edges of your floors. Keep the
rooms open and as light as possible
Put camphor among your clothing, use
newspapers for wrapping. and the
moths will soon leave you.-Ladies'
Home Journal
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Want Civil Service Rules rIodified.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Presi-
dent Mckinley was visited to-day by a
committee of the Academy of Forty
composed of Ruth G. Havens. Sarah A
Spencer, Emma Nj. Gillett, Helen r.
Holmes and Mary Durham, who sought
to secure a modification Of the civil SER
vice rules so as to prevent discrimina
tion against women in certification by
the commission to the appointing au-
thorities. The President promised to
give the petition his attention.
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Early Promise.
Crash! Slam! Bang!
II rtrac tho front dnnr

1t was the front door.
Hear that?" cried Mr.. Jenkins, in
high delight. THAT boys going to be
a railroad conductor when he grows
up"
How can you tell?' asked his wife
How can / tell,' echoed Mr. Jen-
kins, scornfulfy. Great Scott, can't
you hear them doors New York Re-
corder.
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SPECIAL SALE
Ladies' and Misses
Trimmed Hats
That have Just been trimmed in
our workroom.

A Neat Jaunty Sailor Hat for
misses and children. in white yack
braid, medium wide rim. low crown,
crown lining of white silk. trimmed
with white silk ribbon bows or r0-
settes. Price, 3oc.
Children's and Misses Extra Wide
Rim Sailor Hats in white. with band
of cOlOred straw on brim and crown.
blue. brown and mixed braids.
trimmed with band and streamerS,
25c.
Misses and Children's Extra Fine
Medium Brim Sailor Hats in white
and mixed fancy braids, trimmed
with wide satin ribbon and stream
ers, 48c.
Misses Pearl Braid Hats in light
fancy shaded braids of different col
ors, silk crown lining. trimmed
with fancy ribbon and forgetme-
nots. Price. 81 %.
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SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.
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FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT.

An extra fine quality of Ladies'
Nightgowns. nicely trimmed with
embroidery and tucks, made full
and long, soc.
Ladies' Muslin Chemise of an
extra fine quality of muslin, 25c.
Ladies' Black Sateen Skirts, rutiie
on battOm. soc.
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TO HOUSEKEEPERS,

We are closing an elegant lot of
Nottingham Lace Curtains. tape
bound, heavy lowered borders.
These goods sold regular for S3 30.
Our closing price is 81 95 per pair.
POrtieres in cream and white,
fancy striped border, chenille ball
trimmed. Selling at t-price, 81 %
per pair.
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Save money by buying your tea and
coffee Of ]. McMorry. 531 NJ
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ment He was in receipt of q small
pension from his late MASTER IN recog-
milton of so many years of faithful SER
vice, but the sum did not suffice to
give him independence. He was soon
engaged, for the links. were thronged
with players. This time his employer
was newcomer, who knew nothing
of Slow backs" popularity. He was
nearly stunned with surprise at what
he deemed the caddie's insolence on his
first utterance of the Inevitable words.
He said nothing, however on the first
offense; but when it was repeated. ex-
postulated in unmeasured terms. To
his surprise his rebuke brought "Slow-
back" to the. verge of tears. Then.
! partly by his opponent, and partly by
/ the opponents caddie, the situation
was explained. He found himself able
| to mingle a measure of pity with his
wrath, but throughout the round the
| ejaculation, many times repeated in
| the speakers own despite, spoiled his
| intended stroke, and led to the imme-
diate payment of the caddie and rejec-
ton of his further services.
Several times during the ensuing
weeks did now one. now another. in
! ignorance or IN pity, engage the unfor-
| tunate man to carry clubs, but in no
case could his idiosyncrasy be endured
| beyond the limits of a single round.
He made efforts that were absolutely
heroic to overcome it, swathing the
wooden comforter around his mouth
until asphyxiation threatened him: but
through all the folds of the stuff came.
with muffied righteousness. the hate
ful exclamation which the man would
have given worlds to have withheld.
Do what he would he could not rid
himself of this damnosa haereditus. be-
queathed to him, along with his slender
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Accommodations frst-class. Free 'buA
10 and from hotel. W. J. ELDER. Nj Rr.
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL,
Corner Tenth and Il SIS, Sacramento

BOARD AND ROOM. 81 25 TO 81 PER-
day Meals 25c.
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when the enemy assaults the soul, as an
army might come steaItnily upon a fort
ress, proposing to take IT by storm Ev-
cry person has experiences of this sort.
Perhaps for many days nothing occurs to
awaken any apprehensions OF trouble,
when, suddenly. without moments $
warning, tremendous forces for evil are
hurled against the man. How many have
gone down under such Onsets of the ad-
versary. Paul would have the Christian
constantly ready for these occasions. AL
though strong in the power of God, as
previously advised, he should have an ar
NOR that which placed upon the exterior
of the person, will be a complete protoc-
tion. The strong man armed may stand
in the fight, and at the end may win.
(Rom. viii, SO.
DEFENSFi-The armor is next described
in it's various parts first those things used
in defense. Nerscs II, Is, lG). An ancient
soldier was before the apostles mind as
he wrote: The girdle about the loins-a
support to the body, a fastener for the
garments, a pocket for useful articles
must be Of truth. Il Peter j, 13. Right
eousness, an habitual and conscientious
obedience to the commands of God. should
be the breaStplate, defending against
wounds in the day of conflict. Qsa. liX,
10. To stand the ground in slippery
places the feet must be shod with the
preparation especially adapted to such
needs) of the gospel. CDeut XXXiii 2j).
Borne upon the arm there must be that
ample shield of faith q John " d, against
which the darts of the enemy, though
dipped in fire, will strike in vain. BY this
is meant a firm reliance on the power,
truth, mercy and goodness of God. Cheb.
xi, 33). Mans defense against evil powers
is not in himself-it is in that which God
supplies, with which he may be clothed as
a soldier is clad in armor.
OFFENSE.-But the Christian must not
limit himself to defensive warfare. 1t
is not enough to stand against enemies
that attack him. He must assume tho
offensive. There are foes to be met and
conquered for the Lord, to be put to flight
or to death, even as David scattered the
Philistines and slew Goliath. q Sam.
xvii, Sd. Paul rcCkoned himself a fighter
of this sort. q Tim. iv, y. But in this
encounter the weapons must not be cdrnal
but spiritual. QI Cor. y, A. The sU ord
which Peter used is of no value (Matt
XVI, 52). A better blade is the word OF
God verse 10, which Christ welded n
the conflict with Satan in the wilderness
Matt. iv, 40. Whose keen edge will dc
splendid execution in the hand of Il true
disciple. CHeb. iv. 1O. No other weapon
is needed. But, he who bears this must
remember the vulnerable part in his oWl
head, and that must be protected by tho
helmet of salvation. Il Thess. V, s.. Not
human learning, although that is not tC
be despised, but the hope of dcliveranc'
from the dominion and consequences o
SMITHS is the safety.
PRAYER.-Do personal prowess an,
thorough equipment make a Christian
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Sunday School Lesson for November 21.
THE CHRISTIAN ARMOR.
Eph. vi, 11-2O.
BY j. e. GILBERT, D. D., IL. D.,
Secretary of American Society of Religious Education

INTRODUCTION.-Th Christian life is
one of perpetual conflict Whatever may
be the excellence of his character or the
purity of his motives the disciple will
be constantly exposed to the temptation.
To resist and overcome is the one condi-
ton of personal integrity and of final
reward (Rev. xxi, y. Wisdom dictates
that he should be constantly prepared for
any danger. Not the least of all the at
tractive features of sacred Scriptures is
this, that again and again, instruction Is
given i'm language that none can misun-
dcrstand, suited to every emergency of
the religious life. Uttered by men of
large experience in the worlds affairs,
who were also illumined and guided by
the Holy Spirit, these advices merit the
TCst studiOus considerations of all who
would live righteously. If any one goes
astray it will not be for lack of warning.
Today we shall learn from Paul on this
subject.
STRENGTHENS begin with a command.
Verse l0l. The apostle lays upon his
hearers an obligation 1t is not merely
their privilege, but their duty to be strong
Weakness courts attack and prepares for
defeat. But the strength is not that Of
resolution alone, such as the Philistnes
urged Il Sam. iv., %. and David COM
manded q Kings ii, 81, although that is
not to be dcspised, but desired. Qsa.
NXXv, a. There is a strength greater
| than that of the most resolute will, which
| is derived from God. Paul urged Tim
othy to seek it QI Tim. ii, ~, and de-
| cared that he himself had been thus
strengthened QL Tim. iv, ~, and that he
| had been by this strength enabled to do
! all things. Phil. iv, 13). He even affirms
| that this impaired strength is obtained
when he realized his weakness. III Cor.
| xii, 9-1W. What folly then for any fol-
| lower OF Christ to remain in an enfeebled
! condition, unprepared for a struggle.
| ENEAGY.-There are some who profess
| TO believe that there is no personal devil,
| although the Scriptures assume his eX-
| iStencc ard describe his character and
work. He is represented as ferocious
| beast, moving among men for their de-
| struCtiOn Il Peter V, 81, as even attempt
! ing to Scduce the Lord Jesus. (Alatt iv,
! 81. S. Pau would have his hearers know
| that this enemy of human kind is cum
| ming (Gon. III, d. and that they must be
| able to Withstand his wiles. Verse ID
! Furthermore, this arch 1iend has many
| subordinatcs in league with him, con-
| sttuting a kingdom of darkness (verse
| ~, whose Vaccinations imperil the saints.
| Holy men are not called merely to wrestle
| with flesh and blood, that is, embodied
| and visible spirits, but with unseen forces
| that may without warning precipitate
| their destructive influence. This fact
| makes Divine strength essential
| ASSACLT.-The apostle now passes
| over into tigurative language, using mill
| tary terms to convey his meaning. He
| speaks of an evil day (verse l3), time
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-20
Pertorntions for Pain.

Tommy had been suffering from a lame
back for a day or two and his mother
bought a porous plaster for the same and
prepared to adjust it, AS the eyes of little
Mabel fell upon the punctured square she
exclaimed: "Oh, mamma, what are all
the holes for?"
Il know" interjected Tommy. They're
for lettin' the pain out."-Richmond Dis
patch,
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Another bad symptom was a cough, which
was so unremitting that il was the general
opinion of our friends that she was consump-
tive. She lost flesh rapidly. Sometimes size
would be confined to the bed for two or
three weeks, then be around again, but only
to suffer relapse.
She was not only q physical wreck, but
her mind was affected, and at times she had
no realization Of what she was doing We
feared, in fact, complete mental overthrow
and consequent removal to an asylum, for
although we had two of the best physicians
in the city, and had tried several proprietary
medicines, none benefited her.
We had read considerable about DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and
had also heard Of some cases where they
had done good and we decided to give them
trial. We purchased some at the drug
store of White & Burdick, of this city.
Hattie began to take the pills in tho
early part of January of this year. I'm.
provement was noticeable after the first box
had been taken. The first hopeful sign that
| noticed was that she did not complain Of
headache. The attacks of dizziness also be-
gan to abate in frequency, and she ceased to
cough. One after another, the distressing
symptoms left her. She took in all. nine
boxes of the pills. At the present time she
is in perfect health. The alteration in her
mind and body is almost past belief
" cannot say enough in praise of DR.. vii.
liams' Pink Pills, for they saved the life Of
our daughter"
lSignedD CHARLES NJ. BURNETT.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me May
Sth, lS97. c. Il. WOLCOTT, Notary Public,
In and for Tompkins County, n. Y.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers or will be sent post paid
on receipt OF, price, 30 cents box, or six boxes
for $3.50 they are never sold in bulk or by
the 100l by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Co.. Schenectady, n. Y.
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a Daughter Saved.
WONDERFUL RECOVERY OF MISS HATTIE king.
Stricken the Bed and upon the Verge sany Finds Remedy when Hone
had Almost FRd-Ths Best Physicians Failed to do Anything for Her.

Miss Hattie King, Of "a Humboldt Street,
Ithaca, N Y, who was recently so i'll that
little hope was entertained of her recovery,
has entirely reganed her health. Her case
is one of unusual interest. Following is sub
stantially the language of her stepfather,
Chas. NJ Burnett, corroboratcd by that of
the mother, in speaking to reporter of the
IhQcdn:
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The expenditure for pauperism
should not, however, be taken to mean
an increase i'll the number Of paupers.
There has actually been a large de-
crease, but there is more liberality than
there used to be in their relief. One
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unusual prosperity in Great Britain
during the last few years.
1T is also true that as more wom-
en- enter the ranks of wage-earners
those who are physically weak to the
inclination to fortify themselves
against the strain of bodily labor by
the use of stimulants. There is u
great deal more drinking among wom-
en- in England than in the United
States. In our country women go
openly into the saloons as men do and
call for drinks over the bar. l under
stand that is not customary in the
United States.
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of the most favorable symptoms is the
large decrease in the number of police
trials for drunkenness, which in 1875
were 1854, and in 1896 1925"
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CAUSE OF POVERTY
in GREAT BRITAIN
II Is Due More TO Drink Than 10 Any
Other Cause.
SOME VERY SUGGESTIVE FIGURES

Results OF an Inquiry Into the Com
dition of the Working Glasses in the
Mother Country Is De-
creasing aad Temperance Is In-
creasing but still the Great Stumb-
ling Block Is the Omnipresent Pub-
lie House.
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"Hattie is now seventeen years old. A
year ago last August she began to complain
of dizziness, which became gradually worse.
She suffered excessive nausea and attacks of
vomiting. There were days when she could
keep little or nothing on her stomach. She
blood was so thin that the drop or two drawn
by the prick of needle was almost MS color
less as water. She had trouble with her
heart and often tainted from the slightest
exertion, US upon rising from bed, or from
O chair.
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BRITAIN'S GROG BILL.

"The average Individual cOnsump-
ton in 1881 was 27.97 gallons of beer
per capita, .45 gallons of wine and
1O6 gallons of spirits. In 1884, which
was a bad year for trade. the con-
sumption was 29,47 gallons of beer, SO
gallons of wine and 81 gallons of
spirits per capita. In 1885, which was
prosperous, the consumption was 90
65 gallons of beer, 81 gallons of wine
and 100 gallons of spirits per capita,
which shows that there has been an
increase in the consumption of beer
and a decrease in that of stronger
liquors.
I'm 1884 the liquor bill Of Great Brit
ain amounted to S693, 6S9, 140 or ST.
81 per capita. OF this S42S, 1853, 735 was
spent for beer. In 1895 there was an
increase of $1S,OOOOOO, which brought
the total up to $712, ,O74 O5O, or an aver
age of $1S,1S per capita.
There has been a decrease in the
number of breweries in Great Brit
ian from 1874 in 1881 to S,7S5 in 1886.
but that is due to the consolidation
of business in the control of large COM
panies. During the same time there
has been an increase in the manufac-
ture of beer from 27l41,466 barrels in
1881 to 33,S26,354 barrels in 1896. There
has also been a decrease in the num-
ber of licenses granted, which is due
to the tendency to shut up small shops
and increase the trade of the larger
ones
THE temperance statisticians figure
that since 1860 there has been the fol-
lowing increase in Great Britain:
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SUMMARNs-Behold the APOSTLES idea
Of a Christian soldier! He is spiritually
strong, having received abundance of
grace to overcome weakness and make
him a pattern man. Yet, however great
his strength, he does not trust in 1t alone,
but seeks protection for his entire person
-loins breast feet, hedd-for every eX-
posed part. lie knows that an unseen,
cunning, relentless foe approaches, but
! without fear, he goes forth with upllfted
shield ana drawn sword to meet him.
Still, he relies not ,n strength, or armor.
or weapon, but on the living God, whose
he is, whose presence and help he in
vokos. Neither does he think himself
alone in this fight, but rather a membec of
vast host, battling for the right for
| whose success he earnestly prays. Not
| one Of the Practorian guards, the flower
| of Roman army, deserved half the admir-
| alton that must be given to this man OF
| Cod enlisted in the holy war. Such an one
| shall overcome in the struggle with sin
| and his triumph shall be glorious. Ql
| Cor. ii. I'D.
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ALTRU1SM--Let no one infer from what
has thus far been written that he may be
exclusively concerned for his personal
safety and triumph. The Gospel comes
to no man with a message of selfishness
All are parts of a body Il Cor. xii, lS), and
each must seek the good of all. True re-
ligion restores man to man as well as to
God. (James /. 20. Hence, while beset by
enemies and contcnding against them and
praying for himself, a Christian man
must remember others who may also need
assistance. Verse 49,. Paul therefore re-
quests the prayers of the Ephcsians
(verse 19), that he may speak boldly and
be successful i'm his ministry, and urges
this on the ground that he is Il prisoner
at Rome (vcrse 2O) and requires Divine
grace for his support. AS in the army the
private guards, the officers so the hum
blest Christian, however greatly troubled,
should not forget to pray for his pastor.
L is not a personal but a general victory
that we ought to desire not for ourselves
alone, but for the whole church.
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PRANER.-Do personal prowess ana
thorough equipment make Christian
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ASSACLT.-The apostle now passes
over into figurative language, using mill
tary terms to convey his meaning. He
speaks Of an evil day (verse 13l, a time