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THE KETTLE DRuMMER.s TASK.

He Has the Greatest Responsibility y
i'm the Matter of Keeping Time.
From the New York Tribune.
Il suppose few of the people who listen
to the music of an orchestra" said a mu-
sician recently. have any appreciation of
the difficulty encountered in getting so
many instruments to start precisely at the
same instant. And do you know which
player has the most critical position of all
in that respect? Why, the man at the ket-
tie drum. 1 always regard him with the
greatest admiration, and my wonder is
just as great each time that / see it at the
nicely with which he calculates his move
ments
You see, all the other players can be in
a condition of absolute readiness while
waiting for the signal from the conductor.
The violins, the 'cellists and the others at
the stringed instruments have their bows
in place, ready to be drawn at the raising
of the baton. The mouthpiece of every
wind instrument. brass and wood, is at the
lips of its player, who has but to breathe
when the signal is given. Only the man at
do for him to keep his hand raised with the
stick poised in the air, at the height from
which he is to strike. If he did this the
sound Of the beat would be heard at such
an appreciable interval after the notes of
the other instruments that it would en-
tirely fail to accord with them, and the ef-
feet would be absurd So the only thing
for the drummer to do is to anticipate the
motion Of the baton, beginning to strike
just a shade before the signal. He actually
plays out of time, you see. in order to be
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ering to all the countries, great or small,
represented by it, because ne appreciates
the benefits which follow the establishment
of closer communication between them.
He is particularly proud of the strides his
own country has taken in the path Of
progress, which are shown in striking
degree by the advancement in the means
and methods of modern communication re-
corded in Bulgaria. Postmaster General
Stoyanovitch grows enthusiastic when he
describes how much of this is due to Prince
Ferdinand, the young ruler of Bulgaria.
He gave emphatic illustration of this while
conversing with reporter of The Evening
Star one evening recently.
prince Ferdinand" he said, impressive
ly, has done more than any former ruler
to build up and strengthen the cause OF
Bulgaria ana develop its resources ard its
people He is keen judge of character,
and seems to judge mems qualities intui-
lively. He has proven himself to ne great
soldier, and has improved the morale of the
army to such extent that 1t would be
ready at moment to defend the liberties
and institutions Of the state were they
threatened, and to fulfil the destiny Of the
naticn.
Internal improvements His Hobby.
But Prince Ferdinands chief hobby"
continued Mr.. Stoyanovitch. rs to aid the
building of railroads SO necessary for the
commerce and Industry of the country,
and the improvement and extension of the
postal, the telegraph and the telephone
systems. During the ten years of his reign
the development of the railway system
about to unite the chief cities of the prin-
cipaIny under mis- direct ton has beer little
short of marvellous. TIE Bulgarian tele-
phone system Is today second to none in
Europe. The prince has established a ma
tior al university at Sofia, and has remod-
eled and equipped the army. besides keep
ing abreast of the best modern methods iii
all other directions.
I'VE are naturally proud of sucn 4 ruler
ard naturally, too, the Bulearians love
him with devoted attachment lie con;in-
ued. I'VE regard the present affairs of our
country as safe i'll the hands of such
jealous and jealous guardian. Bulgaria,
you know, is the buffer state of Europe, be-
tween the occident and the orient, and is
destined to play an important part in the
destinies of Europe
Sympathixcs With Greece.
What is the position of the Bulgarians
on the Turkish or eastern question: in
quired the reporter.
Il could give you To answer TO that in
my official capacity was tie reply. but
my private opinion former journalist
and former representative in the Bulgar-
ian parliament IS that Bulgaria Is not dis
posed to risk anything in resort to arms.
She has much more at stake than Greece,
but she would do nothing in assault. while
ever ready to defend herself If assaied
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If you take lot Of SQUAD apples AMI place
them in row on the floor, and then form another
row OF sound apples right angles 10 this first
row, having all the apples touch, and then place
a rotten apple that il will touch eithjr OF the
sound apples, you will see that the apple
touched by the rotten apple Will begin decay,
and the decay will travel from apple apple until
every apple will become decayed in turn.
That is what takes place with Catarrh, and
Catarrh is disease which, have seen,
rarely has its stayed by natural causes.
The strong. healthy individual who has Catarrh
in the head, which may have been dev .lopcd when
he WAS no. strong and robust may I'm his I'M
proved condition. be enabled by his strength and
vitality limit the disease in :he head, but
should he from any become weakened 70
that his vitality is not high it was, the
disease is liable to pass from The head 10 the
throat, and is then free to extend into the wind
pipe and bronchial tubes. and the lungs.
Wien Catarrh has ent ared the deeper parts Of
the chest its is not stayed by Mature until
the parts it involves completely destroyed or
until much of those parts have been destroyed
that death is the result.
In this respect Catarrh resembles those diseases
of the scalp which first show themselves by n
slight falling of the hair, and which, If not
checked. 20 until every hair is destroyed and
the scalp Is left perfectly bald.
There but few diseases known 10 physicians
that persistent Catarrh. Most dis. ases
time and either destroy the life of ;he sufferer in
this short period or else they wear themselves
out and disappear and the person is left well.
With Catarrh it is entirely differ ut. 1t is the
history Of spreading, Of extension from part 10
Part and gradually getting worse year 10y year
until the system is robbed Of its vitality such
extent that serious affection is developed
that rol,s the person of his life.
Closure of the tubes that lead from the throat
10 the usually results from an extension of
the disease froa the throat, and Catarrh Of the
Bronchial Tubes ard Catarrh of he lung cells
generally has history of throat ard throat
trouble that has been allowed to extend Into the
brea hing channels Of the chest With Stomach
Catarrh there is usually history of Cltarrh Of
the Head AMI Throat with drippincs in tine hack
of the throat which swallowed at night and
carry the disease the stomach. Where there
Is Catarrh Of the Liver Tubes the usual history is
one of Stomach Cattrri that has passed out of the
Stomach and iIto the tubes Of the liver through
the opening into the bowels. With Catarrhal dis
OF the Kidneys there is frequently a history
of Catarrh of the Bladder that has extended along
the urine tubes TO the Kidneys.
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Then many fishing parties in sloops and
schooners spend the summer here. and 1t
is a paradise for the angler who loves deep
sea fishing and big catches. In 1879 tidal
wave swept over the island, doing much
damage.
There have been many high tides since,
hut the waves never broke over the high
grounds. In 1890 the water began to en-
croach upon the beach. and every northeast
wind caused a heavy surf, which steadily
and surely wore away the sandy barreas.
At that time Cobb's Island consisted of
some fifty acres of solid ground, ana aboL.
seven thousand of marsh and sea meadow,
which extended about ten miles. The ho-
tel, originally built directly on the sea-
shore. was set back fully five hundred
yards from the beach.
EncrOaching Waves.
For six years the untring waves gath
cred in the sand, until in the summer of
1896 the nigh .:da reached within fifty feet
OF the hotel, and many of the guests pre-
dicted that Cobbs Island was celebrating
Its last season.
The sun set on the evening Of October 4,
1896, in a blaze of golden splendor. The
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their second stories. the stock and cattle
having no Noah's Ark a retreat were
swim mirg around the houses, and uttering
In their own tongues cries of distress and
Tear Horses. cows, goats ard dogs were
all mingled together. and every now and
then some wave overtopDing its fellow
would catch UP some COW horse and
bear him across the mainland and drown
him in the deep channel at the rear of the
Island.
Soon even the highest points were under
water,and then the life-saving service went
from house to house and rescued the in
mates one by one and carried them to the
life-savirg station. 1t was terrific task
these brave men had, for the wind had
riser to velocity of sixty miles an hour,
and II required strength, courage and skill,
to face the dreadful storm.
There happened to be several large oys..
ter sloops in the vicinity. and in these
mary Of the islanders took refuge, and
from the deck watched the home of their
childhood washed off. There was not the
loss Of the houses only, but the very earth
was swept away, and all they had was en-
gulfed in the Unsuitable nav Of the angry
ocean. Where thousands once walked and
sauntered is row but a weary barren waste
OF foam. Fhe island had for the most pari
disappeared like the tabled Atlantis, and
instead of the babbling of children, the
voices of the men, the sound OF the ac-
cordeon. the song OF the village girl, is the
whistling of the blast. the beat of the
breakers and the shrek of the gull and st
new.
The church was at last undermined. and
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niture vas moved from the first floors md
crowded into the rooms above. The life
savers manned their boats Gii watched
the beach. The breakers were cow driven
by the wind with inconceivable force, and
would roll I'D and around the .otel, and as
the winds increased in velocity some tre
mendous billows would sweep clear across
the island. Then there was "hurryiIg to
and fro" and most of the people sought
the houses that We're the elevated
ground. which was generally the crest Of
some sand dune, over which the coarse
grass had grown. Soon, instead of a va
grant wave, the whole line of breakers
were chasing each other like race horses
on steeplechase, and breaking with a
roar against the different dwellings.
Like FnbIed Atlantis.
II was magnificent sight, and even the
stolid islanders were moved to express
their admiration. The island was invisible.
and the immense waves came charging
from the ocean at their homes, If they
were serred lines of cavalry. The SAND
dures br oke the mighty force OF the
surges, or else the houses would have dis
appeared in the clutch of of the ravening
waters.
While the people were safely housed in
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transacted through the British minister at
Sofia, but we hope to see such relations
established. Do you know that We are
planting grape vines from this country
in Bulgaria? Such is the case. Bulgaria
is noted for the quality of wine it pro-
duces, and the growers now send to Cali
fornia for young vines, as they are healthy
and free from the dreaded phylloxera that
has created such ravages in Europe. You
may readily see from that how willing We
are to so to any distance to get what We
want when we know it is good
An Amiable Princess.
The reporter asked Mr.. Stoyanovitch what
kind of a man Prince Ferdinand was to
outward view. For reply he courteously
excused himself and returned in few mo
ments with packet from which he drew
several photographs.
There" he said. ''are pictures Of the
reigning family of Bulgaria; you may judge
for yourself" There were three photo
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Scientific study of Ius,ntt,

Scientific study of Insanity.
Frcm Leslies Weekly
1t is figured roughly that each insane
matter of $1,000 year for food, clothing
amusements, the keeping up of staffs of
physicians and attendants, and his or her
proportion of the interest on the money
expended for buildings and their fitting. If.
therefore, science can arrange it that
the number of insane Is reduced fifty a
year, with promise of still greater re6uc-
tions as time goes on it justifes an ex-
pense or $4,000 per annum.
rms is the level-headed business promo
sitlon that has been laid down as reason
Tor the establishment of what is probably
tne most curious and unique scientific in
sutution in the world-the new Patholo,,i-
cal Institute of the New York state com
mission IN iunacy, located in the Metropo!i-
tan building. Madison square. New York
city. The avowed object of this laboratory
Is to search into the primary causes of
insanity, TO discover means of wardiuy it
Off, instead of merely treating il as an
eVli that must be endured. In several car
itais OF Europe, notably in one or Two of
the large insane asylums of England, ill.,
fesugat1ons are being carried en- somewhat
along these lines, but nowhere els. il there
as complete an equipment AM as large a
stan OF scientists the New York paln
ioSlcai Institute already has. Wha. 1t Low
possesses, moreover, is a very small pro-
portion of what it will have in the course
OF Few months. Apparatus recently 0e-
Nlsed 10 solve the newest and most alb
struse problems in modern medical science
is now being built abroad. and before next
winter it is thought that many valuable
conclusions will be reached
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tendency of Catarrh to extend md invade the
different parts OF the body. 1 will show how ir
spreads and why 1t travels from enc part of the
body TO another.
The mucous membranes lining the interior hollow
organs of the body form , continuous unbroken
surface, commencing with the and throat.
OF course, in this statement must except the
Kidneys and the Bladder, the mucous membranes
of which, although of the same nature as Iuem-
branes of other organs, not connected with
them. The membranes of the Kidneys and Blad-
der form system entirely Independent, although
subject to the same Catarrhal cond.io that in
wade the other organs which lined with mucous
membranes.
We are speaking now, however, Of the mucous,
membranes which. beginning. with and lining the
air passages of the and throat branch of
ut point in the threat and extend by one route
down the Bronchial Tubes into the lungs and 10y
their other route down the swallow TO the stom-
ach and bowels and the liver.
The mucous membranes in their connections,
resemble the wires of the Western Union Tele-
graph system These, while ramifyng and spread
Ing to every part Of the United States, center in
the main office of the company in New York, and
a message sent from any point may be directed TO
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fact that the Ash and oyster banks lay
long way out in the broadwater-
This fisherman was a shrewd old fellow.
and after much cogitation he srasped the
idea that if he could find good solid piece
of land near the source OF supplies it would
save him time and money. SO, keeping his
eyes oren. he came across a small sand
bank a few acres in extent, about sixteen
miles from the mainland, that evidently
had risen directly out Of the ocean by some
CONFUSION of nature. This solid spot was
already occupied by lone fisherman, who
spent the spring and summer in catching
fish and gathering oysters. A bargain was
soon struck between the two, and for and
In consideration of $50 and sack of salt
the fisherman transferred all of his rights
to the sand dunes to his rival. no doubt
congratulating himself that he had got rid
of a doubtful piece of property, inasmuch
as II was likely to be swallowed up by the
waves at any time. He probably. like
many urlucky fellow, deplored 10 the
day of his death that his foresight was not
equal to his hinds!ght. for he lived to
the time when old man Cobb refused cash
offer of 100000 for the realty.
The new owner vas a Nan of great nerve
and coolly took all the chances of extin-
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Until the Day Break"

n human soul went forth into the night,
Shutting behind 1t Deaths mysterious door
And shaking III with strange. resistless might
The dust that 1t wore.
80 SWIFT Its flight. 50 suddenly IL sped
AS when by skillful hand how il bent
Ihe arrow fies-thOse watching round the bed
Marked not the way 1t went
Heavy with grief. their aching. tear-dimmed eyes
Saw but the shadow fall, and knew not when
VI in what fair or unfamiliar guise,
Ii left the world of men.
III troke from Sickness, that with iron bands
Had bound 1t fast for many grievols day;
And Love itself with its restraining hands
Might not its course delay.
Space could not hold it back with lettering bars,
Time lost its power, and ceased at last Il, be;
II swept beyond the boundary of the stars
And touched Eternity.
Ont from the house Of mourning family lit,
1t passed upon its Journey ali alone
So far not even Thought could follow it
Into those realms unknown.
Through the clear silence of the mOonless dark,
Leaving no footprint of the road ii trOd,
Straight arrow clenving to it's mark
The Soul went home TO God.
Alas they cried. 'he never saw the morn,
But fell asleep outwearied with the strife
Nay, rather, he and met the Dawn
OF Everlasting Life.
-CHRISrIAN RJJREE.
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sea was unruffled, the air balmy, and not
Odd was ir the opaline sky. The island
ers pursued tneir ordinary occupations; /;
sonie we're merGing their nets, others gath
erinS tne fishing harvest from the boats.
The life guardsmen were told off, and
those duty started on their rounds
along the beach h. The housewives were
busy getting supper, and from each chin
ney there arose light cloud of smoke.
Sunday morning Gawned clear, with
fitful breeze from the northeast, which in
creased In intensity as the hours wore on.
and the surf began rolling inward with in
creased power. flashing beyond the high
water mark Still no alarm felt until
the wind changed into a gale. and tire gale
into a hurricane. Then the islanders
were moved to sudden action, all the fur
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Princess of bulgaria.

The sympathies of our people for Greece
are deep and earnest, but Of course We
could do nothing for them without risking
our interests.
terested in their own peaceful domestic ad-
Vancement than they are in wars or
rumors of wars, and although our army is
well organized it is not intended to dis
turb the peace of Europe, but to further
interior development and to better the
condition of our brothers living beyond
our frontiers.
The marvellous progress in all the
Drancnes or our government, as well in
the postal system. and the enlightened
methods tfat govern it indicate their char
acter In speaking way. We have intro
ouced all the modern postal improvements;
Ior Instance, the parcels post and the
money order system, In which we are far
IN advance of many of the oldest and
largest nations of the world.
Admircs Americana.
III we could only arrange system Of
parcels posts and money orders between
cur country and the United States 1 am
sure great benefits would accrue to your
people. Bulgariasis ain agricultural coun-
try and buys abroad enormously. Means
OF more intimate communication between
us would introduce yoLr goods to our mar
kets, because Americans are well liked in
my country. Prince Ferdinand is close
student Of yoIr commercial and industrial
affairs.
He introduced the telephone by reason
OF what he had learned of its success in
this country. When was on the point OF
my departure for this country his royal
hiehress gave me the honor of a personal
audience.
How envy you going to American he
exclaimed. ! have always wanted to see
that great people who have done so much
to advance the progress OF the whole
world
We have no direct diplomatic inter-
course with the United States" continued
Mr.. Stoyanovitch. "all such business being
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These articles consist Of:

These articles consist Of:
First-A description Of what Catarrh Is and
what causes 1t.
Second-What class of people are most subject
to Catarrh.
Thiid-How Catarrh extends or travels f,om one
part to another.
Fcurth-How Catarrh causes ringing in the ears
and how 1t destroys the hearing
Fifth-HOw Bronchial Catarrh is developed
Sixtt-Itow Catarrh prepares the way for Con-
sumption.
Sevent!,-Itow Catarrh that develops in early life
becomes Consumption In old age.
Eighth-How the system Is weakened by Ca
tarrbal discharges.
Ninth-fIow Catarrh affects the Stomach.
Tenth-How Catarrh affects the Liver
Eleyenth-How Catarrh causes diseases Of the
Kidneys.
Twelfth-The best way to avoid CatarIh in any
OF its forms.
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CATARRH
TREATED FREE
While Doctor Mccoy Is Teaching
the People
He Will Enforce His Teaching by Giving All His
Treatment For Catarrh FreeIeSsOn No. ;.
The Extension of Catarrh

There has been much writing and talking and
teaching by doctors and specialists, called AMI
men who not doctors, for that matter about
Catarrh; much writing and talking and teaching
that is misleading and has created a false impress
sion in the minds Of the people, that Doctor Me-
Coy finds 1t necessary to correct this false i'm
pre- ssion.
The treatment that is universally used all over
the country for Catarrhal troubles is tie treat
ment that Doctor Mccoy originated and 70, mulatcd
in 1883; the treatment, by the way. which he
vastly improved in his later practice. The fact
that it is his earlier treatment that is universally
used for Catarrh by doctors certainly entities him
to speak with authority regarding this disease,
and in the series of articles (copyrghted) which
will follow he will try to set the public and the
profession as well entirely right upon the subject
Doctor Mccoy will give the people his treatment
without charge while he is teaching them about Ca
tarrh He will treat them all, free, simply charg-
ing for the medicine. He is selling medicine.
either He is simply giving them medicine at the
cost of it. His services and his treatment for Cd
tarrh are entirely free for the time-that is, while
he is teaching the people the truth aboat Catarrh
in this series of articles lessons.
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New York All the wires may he connected so
that message sebt from part of the United
States will fash tself over all the wires Of the
entire system. This is spreading "f electricity
by continuity Of surface. The cx;r:>inn Of Ca
tarrh is spreading of disease Icy continuity Of
tissue.
Catarrh disease IS form Of decay. and II
affects the little glands which contained In
the mucous membrlnes OF the body. After one
gland has become diseased. the next gland to IL
suffers in and becomes diseis d because IL is
SO close to II thai the disease easily spread
into 1t. and the tendency OF all forms Of decay is
TO spread into everything they touch.