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REFERENCES.

Mrs. A. H. Burke, c. Baker, Orange; J. w. Hill, Garden Grove; Ralph Part ridge. Russell Price, Emil Ray, Duarte c. K. Laughlin, J. C. Davis, Inglewood; George H. Gile Mrs. L. c. Blake, Full lerton; Nellie Ostrander, Theodore w. Wright, Geo. OsgoOdby, w. c. Pain, Pomona; R. s. Bassett, Mrs. c. E. Hyde, Jno. Weber R. B. Harris. w. R. Palmer, w. Y. Stevens, G. S. Stone, R. Bynon, Compton, E. O. Abbott, Re dondo; Charles H. Taylor. M. F. Os- borne, Toluca; Mrs. w. J. Simms,, Wm. Walker, Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, 4. James Miller. J. Lipson, Arlington place, A. P. Johnson, John H. Sampson, Mrs. c. N. Walker. R. J. McNabb, Riverside; Richard Boyd, South Riverside; Asina Brahan, Hemet; Mollie Poland, San Jacinto; James A. McArthur, Justice Peace. Glendora: ChaS. Hannah, w. A. Flickinger, Santa Ana; H. Farnsworth, Redlands, D. Baker, Orange: B. NJ. Fellows. Azusa; William Boyd, Ana helm; E. G. Wakeman, Prospect Park i; A. P. Aldrich, Monrovia; W. L. Finch, Puente; Miss Kittie F. Franklin, Co., vina; T. A. Riordan, Arizona Lumber Co.,. Flag staff, 4. T.; Mrs. Dillon Price, Mrs. A. H. Hun CT, John Doherty. J. B. Eads, B. J. Hull, W. c. Will S, Mrs. c. N. Baldwin, Prof N. Saunders, Mrs. c. NJ. Burr, Pasadena; John O. Black. L. J. Quint, postmaster, w. R. McIlmoil, Fernando; Jennie Hilben. Mrs. Ella Stone. Glendale; H. F. Jack son, Mrs. Sausineva, J. L. Frasier. Cy- rus Lindley, Whittier; Hugh T. Thom- son, M. McCallom, San Gagriel; Mrs. R. J. Simmons, Charles Pritcher, Mrs. H. T. Clark, Mrs. H. M. Walker, F. J. Fitzgerald, c. E. Annaway, Ventura; Miss Florence Anderson, c. w. Burgin, A. c. Grant. Santa Barbara; Mrs. L.. l.. Walker. Rairmont; Stella Templin. Santa Monica, Miss W. J. Dry. Re- dondO.
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Catching WaIrna.

For dinner a polar bear likes nothing better than a good fat young walrus. But a walrus Is not the easiest thing to catch, especially if its mother or father happens to be lingering around in the neighOo:hood. An ord walrus Is more than twice the size of bear, and very hard fighter when pressed. So MT. Bear calls when the old walrus- es are out of sight, and catches the young walrus as best he can. Some times he crawls up on high cliff and lies for a long time, peeping over the edges. Presently the young walrus comes up out of the water to bask on rock or a cake of ice. This is Mir. Bears chance. He rolls heavy stone to the edge of the cliff and tumbles 1t over. If 1t strikes its mark, the bear has his dinner ready whenever he wants to eat 1t. Few animals have found a shrewder way of killing their prey-Chicago Record.
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Petit Larceny Not wonan,s Sin Alone.


 The story comes from England of 8 novel being found in the strong room of firm of publishers written entirely upon the note paper of a London club. The thing is significant for two reasons First, because the novelist was a man, and, second, because petty larceny has long been supposed to be the prerogative of woman. It is a fact that, in this country at least, it is women who pilfer the detachable privileges to be found in railway stations, the waiting room of department stores, hotels and like places. It has been found necessary to chain Bibles themselves. It isn t So very long ago that when woman arose to read her bulky extemporaneous address at the meeting of a certain woman s club, her listeners, upon the back of each sheet of manuscript, could descry the sign and seal of well known hotel. This wasn't so bad, of course, as a whole book, but it was baG. enough.
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Styles For Ereninr Wear.

The evening bodice has come to be al- most 9 work of art. so elaborately is is trimmed with lace, chiffon or net, which are many times traced Tn pretty designs with fine beads in bright color ing, tinsel threads and jet. While the medium bloused bodice of course has the lead there are many waists in draped effects that are more becoming and consequently more suitable to the figure of stout proportions. Round waists are used entirely for evening wear, with either girdles, fancy or crushed belts for the lower finish.
 The new evening sleeve is a pretty, dainty affair of tiny ruff1es or small puff, with two very narrow ones below, banded close to the arm with velvet or satin ribbon tied in little bows on the top. Where short sleeves are not prefer red the long, transparent mousquetaire sleeve is still quite popular. Woman's Home Compani0n.
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Dr. schinman has extracted teeth for

Dr Schiffman has extracted teeth Tor me without pain.
 I. w. LORD. san Bernardino. Dr. Schiffman today extracted for me a large. badly ulcerated tooth without causing ple any pain.
 ETHEL CHAPIN, Pasadena, Cal. had seven teeth extracted and am happy to say positively and aosoiutelS without any pain whatever olhcStIlS E,.1
 B. J. HULL, Pasadena, Cal cannot speak too highly of pr. Schiffman's method of extracting teeth'
 $. A. CRAWFORD.
 4O9 Magnolia, ave, Riverside. The method of extracting advertised hv the SchiffmaH Rental Go. as Pam less" is painless l did not believe if was possible but I have tried il and now know better. H. M'PHEE;
 Editor Santa Ana Blade. Ibave had twenty teeth pulled by the Schiffman nainleSs method, ana can heartily recommend 1t to all. It IS the only real painless method, ana the ooc- tor is a very pleasant, genial gentleman. H. FARNSWORTH, Redlanos, Cal. have had a bad tooth pulled by pr. Schiffman today. l eXperlenceQ no pain whatever. Dentists m lne E"s' s' claimed I have the hardest 1eeth to null of any other customer recoh- mend pr. Schlffman to suffering hu- n,ority VICTOR BOYD,
 South Riverside. Dr Schiffman extracted six teeth for me: they were broken off and buried roots and badly Liberated, but they were extracted without Dit or pam and I heartily recommend the Schin- man Painless Method to all.
 JOHN WEBER, Pomona. February 27, 1898.
 have just had twenty-five bad teeth and old bruised and buried roots eX tracted by the Schiffman method, and 1t did not hurt bit. heartily recom-
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sAwDusT AS MERCHANDISE.
Comm odity that Is Not Commonly Re-
 garded as of Much Account.


 Sawdust as an article of merchandise Is not calculated to excite the conner cial cupidity of ambitious merchants, yet, prosaic and commonplace as is the commodity itself, it affords distinc- tive branch of trade and ranks as a | thriving, though limited, offshoOt of the larger industries. In this city there are perhaps half a dozen dealers in sawdust, and yet they have as much as l they can do the year round to supply the demand.
 These dealers obtain their supply mainly from the lumber mills and pack Ing box manufacturers of the city, put as these sources are not always sum- cient, they import quite a quantity ot sawdust from the Southern lumber mills, one firm alone getting as much as three carloads a month in this way. Sawdust reaches the consumer in bags, which contain three bushels and weigh forty-five to fifty pounds each. The dealers wagon goes over a regu- lar route every day, serving its regu- lar customers, and at the end of the week collecting the empty bags. The largest users of sawdust are the cold storage warehouses, each of them will take from fifty to sixty bags per week, and the large meat houses, which use from fifteen to twenty bags week. Next in order as co N;umers come ho- tels, dry goods stores, office buildings, butchers and grocery r+cres. fsh and oyster markets, icehoUses and saloons
 Ordinarily there are two grades of sawdust, fine and coarse. The former Is mostly used for smoking meats, such as hams, shoulders and dried beef, and Is obtained from walnut, brier root, cot tonwood, red cedar, oak, hickory and pine. The coarse grade comes from yellow pine and poplar, and Is used for cleaning purposes and packing.
 Sawdust is sold at retail from fifteen to twenty cents per bag, according to weight, and the price is the same for all kinds except one. The exception is 1oxwood sawdust, which Is very hard to get, and brings as high as $250 a bag when selected for packing pur- poses by jewellers.
 Common sawdust is used for packing some kinds of bottle goods, such as ink, cologne, pickles, shoe blacking, bicy cle cements and oils. It Is used for packing eggs and also for some pol ishing purposes, but the chief use of large quantities of this material Is in sweeping floors. Great quantities are thus utilized, and much is also spread upon floors, where it lies for several days at time before 1t Is renewed. Sawdust for sweeping is usually damp ened a little, and 1t is not unusual to clean carpets in this way. Hotels and large department stores use great quan- titles for such purposes, and expend perhaps $200 year on this commodity. Philadelphia Times.
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HOW'S THIS9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY S CO.,, Props, Toledo, O.
 We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made bv their firm.
 WEST x TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo Ohio
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Oi the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Not One of Cupid,s Victims.

He was only a tramp and his com plexion was somewhat the worse for years of close communion with barrel house whisky, but he had not studi'd human nature in vain.
 Excuse me, miss," he said, as he lifted his ragged cap to the young lady, "but you see before you victim of the tender passion-one who has loved and lost; would you earn the lasting grati- tude of a fellow-creature by the be stowal of a dimeY
 "Ah, yesw sighed the sentimental girl, as she handed him the coin. Love is truly wonderful thing. Tell me of your love; did she wed another"
 "Oh, nO," answered the tramp, as he carefully hid the piece of silver; "there wasn't any woman in the case. 1t was my love for liquor that made me what am."
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AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting In the courts our right to tho exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," and PITCHERS cAsroRIA'%" as our Trade Mark. I, Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis Massachusetts, was the originator of " PITCHERS CASTORIA," !" the same that has borne and does now bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the original PITCHERS S CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is 5s Kind yoa AGVs a!Days bought and has the signature of CHAs. H FLETCHER on the wrapper. No one has authority from me to use tllv name except The Cz1l.4Ui Company of which Chas. IT. Fletcher IS President. ~
 ldayas 5, zg92. sAMUEL PITCHBR, E.Dy
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Witty and Wise,

Lord Bowen, who died in 1894. was an English judge whom his country will not soon forget; for he was not only just and learned man but bril- liant one. His humorous and witty sayings live in the memory of his friends, and though only few of them have been chronIcled, they are an earn est of all the rest.
 One day some one in his presence re ferred to the fact that a publisher who was noted for his hard bargains with au-hors. had bull a church al his own expense.
 "Ah," quoted Bowen at once, "the old story! The blood of marytyrs is the seed of the churchw Sometimes his wit had a delicate flavor of fattery. as when he assured some ladies who had climbed a perilous Alpine peak. that they had solved a problem which had vexed mediaeval schoolmen: How many angels could stand on the point of needle!
 Again 1t had satiric touch. At Ham. burg the Prince of Wales kept, or tried to keep, a faithless little dog, which persisted in running away.
 That's the only creature here," said Bowen, which does not run after the Prince of Wales"
 Again his fellow judges submitted to him the draft of an address to royalty, which began with the expression, Conscious as we are of our shortcom- ings."
 Exception was taken to the humility of this phrase, as not at all represent ing the tenor of the judicial mind; and Bowen demurely suggested, Suppose we substitute, Conscious as we are of one another's shortcomings
 One of the judges complained that another member of the bench had slept peacefully through the afternoon. and then, on waking at half-past 8, imme- diately adjourned the court.
 "It Is as it should be-" said Bowen. "He obeyed the hymn:
 "Shake off dull sloth and early rise"
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was tired all the time, and had dread ful pains in mS side and back and head Twas also troubled with irregularity of menses, and lost so much flesh that my friends became alarmed.
 "My mother, who from experience is 6 firm believer in the Pinkham reme- dies, thought perhaps they might bene- fit me. I followed the advice Mrs. Pinkham gave me, and used Lydia E. Pinlxham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills and am now aswen as ever WIG "-Mrea MARrr F IouNso~, Cen
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Uncle-Training for what?
 Tommy-Our amateur circus. I'm 10 be the contortiOnist, see?
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ABOUT IRREGULARITY.
A Chat With Miss Marie Johnson

nAOnA u |" medicine.
 "My health be- came so poor that had to leave aoh001 '
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Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs IS taken: 1t Is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts ! gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tenn effactualiy, dispels colds, head aches and levers and cures habituaI constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stoma ach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in it's effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, it's many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have 1t on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALLFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAE FRANCISCO. cAL.
 E0UiSvlLLE. KY. NEW YORK RY
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Queer Freak.

Dr. Donaldson is an ardent anatomist. His house is packed full of skeletons or bits of such, all articulated by his own hand.
 He has a paper knife much admired. "Yes." he said in explanation, ''I keep that for cutting the comic papers. You see, made it from the funny bone of my first wife "-Pick Nc Tn
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CHLnREN SACRIFICED

The "elaughter of the innocents" continue, untiI it is estimated that fully Onefourth of the human race die before attaining their fifth birthday, owing in great measure to our rigor- 0us and changeable climate. And there are thousands of adults, even in this land of plenty. that stomach, liver and bowel complaints are reducing to confirmed invalidism, when Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters would promptly relieve nev trouble yield to the Bitters.
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SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t cures painful, swollen. smaTting feetand instantly takes the stiug out of CoTns and bunions, It's the greatest comfort discov- cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fghting ornew shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for chilbl8ins, sweating, uamp, callus and hot, tired, aching feet. We have over 10000 testimonials of cures. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmstsd, 1e Roy, New York
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Accidental Death.

"I understand lis death was due to an accident, said the man from the east.
 "That's what it was, stranger" re piled the native. Bill only meant to wing him when he shot. but somebody ioggIed his arrc. "-Chicaoo Post.
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A Rotary Explanation.

First loafer Inspecting a billboard, to second ditto)-I say, Bill. wot's cy- Gle of song:
 Second ditto-Don't yer know? Why, it's one of them new-fangled bikes, wot play a toon as yer roll along, jest like barrel el-horgan.-Punch.
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A Cork RODo,

A cork rope Is the latest invention. It is made of small corks placed end to end, and the whole covered with braiding of cotton twine; over this is a coarser braiding in heavy strands. The rope will stand a strain of one thousand pounds.
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He Wanted an Argument.

"That man Guzzler is the biggest fool I ever saw"
 What has brought you to such a conclusion?
 Il talked to him for an hour and a half this morning, and the only thing he had to say in answer to my state mentS was, Yes, that's sop"
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Ready to Negotiate.

She-Ah, Count, you don't know how my love for you distresses my parents. l heard my father say this morning that he would give $5O,00O If I could never see you again.
 The Count-Ees your fazaire in hees offices now, you sink?
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ResDOuSibiIify.

Lawyer-Yau're not responsible for
 the conduct of anybody besides your self. are you? Baton-I think am. Lawyer-Tell us how. BatOn-Tm the leader of an orches-
 tra.-BoSton Courier.
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The Revised Version.

Are you giving me straight goOds* asked the young New-Yorker.
 'The fabric Is truly unbiased" re- piled the Boston maid.
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Obviously,

''It was Shakespeare, I believe, who said there was nothing in a name" "Yes."
 "Then there couldn't have been any magazine editors in Shakespeare s t;me."
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When a woman finds that her friends know that she has holes In her stock ings, she explains them by saying that "darns" hurt her feet.
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In the Bird Store.

"Well, I find $20 for that parrot too high. You say he can't talk"
 "No, he can't talk, but he under stands everything that's said p'-Flie- gende Blatter.
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Nh ImnroYemenf

Humorist-It is impossible for me to think and operate the typewriter at the same time.
 Editor-Then you are no better of than when you used a pen.
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A Slight Diff renee.

Diggs-I just finished reading an ac- count of how they burned heretics at the stake in ancient times. Such bar barism would not be tolerated in this enlightened age.
 Biggs-No. indeed! The modern here iouS Journals.
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4 Precocious Infant.

First reporter-Senator Bullyan must have been precOc'ous baby.
 Second reporter-Why so?
 First repOrter-He told me during an interview that he began life as a school teacher.
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The Polar Resident,s Advantage

"S OIt1I NtsIueHIs AuVanCaSes
 Il wish l was at the north pole," said the gentleman who had just received six months sentence.
 What fur" asked the guard.
 "Then l could make a night of it."- Cincinnati Enquirer.
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This world will never be just right until the doctors have discovered that they can remove a mans backbone, and substitute an iron brace.
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An Advanced Stage.

Smith-A physician told me that salt water is a cure for lunacy.
 Jones-Well, know it is a cure for freshness, and that is usually the first stage of lunacy."
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YOUNG WIFE-Isnt it pleasure George, dear to see mother so happily engaged?
 YOUNG HUsBAND-Yes dear, always love to see YOur mOther-knit
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never used so quick cure as Piso's Cure for Consumptlon.-J.B B. Palmer, Box III, Seattle, Wash, Nov. 9, 1895.
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IT'S NOT EXTENSIVE.

AFTER being Swindled by all others, send us stamp for particulars of King SolomOn's Treas ure, the ONLY renewer of manly strength, MASON CHEMICAL CO.,. P. O. BOX TAT. PA
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Too Much Realism. |.

Mana ger-What excuse have you for drawing the play out into seven acts!
 AuthOr-Well, you sec the hero gets into lawsuit in the first act.
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Fragrant Fog.

On the western coast of France there is noted occasionally a strange phe- nomenon which is described by the name given to It, fragrant fog"
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Along Time Between Drinks.

Clergyman-My poor man, l judge from your look that you are in need of spiritual consolation.
 The tramp-Dat's wot am, pardner. How far is it across dis blame prohibi. ton county. anyhow?
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Lying has become so common that people believe anything except what is told them.
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Brown (who has been dining at the club with Jones)-Just come in a min ute, old fellow, and have night-cap.
 Jones-I'm afraid it's getting little late. Let's see hOw's the enemy.
 Brown-Oh, that's all right. She's in bed.-Punch.
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Woman's inhumanity to woman causes many men to live and die in the bachelor class.
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HUMOR OF THE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
 OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and Laughab1e Phases of Human Nature Graphically Por- trayed by Eminent Word Artists of Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun.
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Reasonable Dates.

Customer-GOt any fresh dates? Grocer-NO; gave away the last cal, endar had this morning.
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Biggs-It's considered quite modern. Why do you think 1t ancient?
 Diggs-Why, the Bible speaks of men lifting up their voices, and I nat urally supposed they were on phonO- graph cylinder,
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As He Found It.

Grimpus-I asked a scissors sharpen CT the other day what he thought of life.
 Crimpus-What did he say?
 Grimpus-That it was one continual grind.-Up-tO-Date
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Reason Enough.

"What made you quit the club. Bill ly?"
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A Modern Youth.

"Ha, ha, my proud beauty" said he "you love anotherr'
 ''I do, said the blushing maiden.
 He pondered. "Well," said he final ly. his features lighting with fendisb joy, "you ain't in it if you do. Within 24 hours l shall have procured an in junction against your marrying him. , Indianapolis Journal
 "So you think Agnew is pigheadet fool, chi What has given you that opin ion of him?'
 "We talked for half an hour thii morning and couldn't agree on single point ''-Ckicago Pows.
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A Sure Cure.

What's the matter with Burlington, anyway
 "He has insomnia"
 That's too bad. Why doesn't he try | getting on the police forceW
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At the Animal Fair.

"No, must go no further as I hear some parties from the city are opera ting a skin game down this way.'-St. Louis Republic.
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co,
SAH FRANCISCO, CAL. iOUfSVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. NY

The Escondido reservoir contains 58 feet of water and 50 inches more are now flowing into it. The farmers in that district are safe if no more rain falls for two years. That is a mighty comforting state of affairs.
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"Well," replied the disgusted physi- clan, as he put on his gloves, q heard him tell the nurse that he'd be dashed if he would take any more medicine" !" Cleveland Leader.
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InWA pApMg For Sale on crop payment, g Io "h ln4lElp per acre cash. balance E crop yearly until paid for. J. Mulhall Sioux City, Ia.
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mend Dr. Schiffman as an expert den- tist, and the Schiffman method as pam less dentistry Is wonderful.
 s. K. HEMPHILL, Orange, Cal.
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ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous
 IiiS ness after first days use of pr. Kline's ! Great Nerve Restorer, Send for FREE $2 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. k. H. KLINE, Ltd 930 Arch St Philadelphia. Pa