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TIE Old MANS 9ts5EF.
Georges Account o. Bow He CAussae i
and the ResuIts.


GsorEs's Account Of how He CAaasae On
and the Rssalts.
George, said she young wifs, 'swhaa
in the world IN the matter with papas"
Matter With papaS" he said In sur
prise. II don't know. What's be heen
doing to stir you up2 Cut IA OF In bis
willfi'
"Oh, he was going on at q great rate
last night, 20 mamma said He told her
that you was altogether too fy and that
you played cards too much like gambler.
You don't, do you, Georgea"
played cards Hike gambler dent
know what he means. I've played against
him two or three times at the club, and
suppose because called some of his pat
hands chat be was trying 70 bluff through
played IKE gambler. On, I've got him
down 70 fine point, SURF. can tell when
be's biufing every time. caught him In
10 when asked for you, and never for
got ht6 motion.
this way. When asked him, he made q
great bluff about ID being hard TO give you
up, and he didn't know whether he would
consent, and knew be was dead anxious
TO ees you of his hands
why. George, you mean thing"
"Weil, that's a fact and during the
time he had peculiar motion of pulling
the left end of his mustache with his right
hand. Then caught him In the same
thing at one time when tried to sell him
some frst class bank stock or per cent
under the market price. He pulled bis
mustache the same way, and jet knew
he was blufing when be said he didn't
&ho ek<nE n ,1Frnf, orcd az
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Of King Pepin Of France.
So far as the present writer i aware,
the earliest mention Of ssliveriesp made in
history was during the reign Of King Pepin
of France, who aourlshed about the year
$50 A. d.
Al form Of amusement to which King
Pepin was partial was what were termed
cours plenieres. These were assemblies at
which, upon the kings invitation, all the
lords and courtiers of France were expect
cd TO be present. They were held twice In
each year--at Christmas and Easter
and generally lasted for about a week at
each time Sometimes those gatherings
took place at the kings palace, sometimes
in tho neighborhood Of one OF the larger
French cities and sometimes In some rural
district. While the festival lasted the king
took all his meals in public, bishops and
dukes alone being privileged to sit at the
royal table A second table was provided
for abbots, counts and other leading men,
and at both tables there was shown moro
profusion than delioacy, both In the quail.
ity Of the meats and drinks and the man
ner In which they were served. Flutes,
hautboys and other musical instruments
were played before the bearers Of each
SGk1EG dS II was AO4A1of@4 AAViAA l&4C S0OASc
When dessert was served, 20 heralds, each
holding aloft a jeweled goblet, shouted
thrice, tLargesse. largesse from the most
potent of kingsr' AS they shouted they
scattered among the crowds handfuls OF
gold and silver coins. Then the trumpets
were blown, while the better class spec
tators shouted and the meaner sort scram-
bled and often fought vigorously for the
money scattered by the heralds.
Charles VII Of France put "a final stop to
the eours plenieres, alleging that the ex-
pense attendant upon his wars with Eng
land made ft impossible for him to con-
tinue them. One Of the seyerest causes of
expense, it was explained, arose from the
fact that, beginning with King Pepin's
time, etiquette and custom alike demand
ed that the king should upon these occa-
siens give an entire suit of new and gor-
gsous clothing not only 20 his own servants
and retainers, but also to those of the
queen and all the princes OF the blood
royal These garments were said to be
liyres-that is, delivered at the kings
expense-and from this word the English
word Livery was derived, as was the
custom Of providing servants with 'liy-
cry, - from the above mentioned practice
Of certain Of the French kings.-London
Ehaiakv
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Austrian christmas Customs.

In Austria they are particularly thought
ful Of the brin9er of the gifts and Joy
The people place lighted candles in their
windows, that the Christ child, in passing
through the city or vii or along the
country road, shall not ITssble or fall.
A belief in the speciah ], essence of evil
spirits during Christmastf31 and IN their
efforts to interfere with and lessen the joys
Of the season prevails throughout Europe.
The bugbear 'rupreoht," under differ
eDt names and in numerous varying dis
guises and In strange antics, plays a con-
spicuous part among the Germans and
surrounding peoples. In Tyrol the terri
BILE "klanbacf' accompanies St. Nicholas,
and is continually lowering about his path
ready to kidnap naughty children.
In Austria this monster Is very terrible
in appearance, going about with clanking
chains and hideous DEVILS mask. He Is
frequently heard at night as he flies
through the air, and his rafting chains
are giving notice of his presence.
In many places there is the belief that
wolves roam the earth on the night before
Christmas and create great havoc In de-
stroying vines and other property and
even human beings. This belief has made
an excuse for a means Of mischieYous
frolio. Men and boys frequently disguise
themselves as wolves and go about fright
ening the people.-Chieago Times Herald
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AMERICAN HEIREss in PARIS.
Impecunious Titled Parisians Drew Lots
to Decide Who Should Marry Her.

Impecunious Titled Parisians Drew Lots
to Decide Who Should Marry Her.
Lillian Bell, in a letter from Paris to
The Ladies' Home Journal, writes that
the most shameless thing in all Europe is
the marriage question, and proceeds to
narrate the experiences of a rich Ameri-
can girl who came to Paris with letters to
friends. On account of her wealth she
was invited everywhere by mothers of
manageable sons, but being unable to
speak French was not much Of a success
She went to q convent TO learn French,
and was shown much attention by the
Duohesse de q, who was determined
that her son should marry her. Sudden
~, to the ama2ernent Of everybody, the
heiTess sailed for America without a word
Of warning. The duchesse was furious.
You must follow her, she said TO her
son. We cannot let so much money es-
cape. The son said he would be hanged
If he went to America or II he would
marry such monkey, and as for her mon
es, she could go anywhere she pleased
with it, or words to that effect. So that
ended the affair Of the Marquis de c..
When the other impecunious young
mobiles heard that the duchesse no longer
had any claims upon the American mon
81, they got together and said: Somebody
must marry her and divide with the rest
We can't al marry her, but we can all
have a share from whoever does. Now we
will draw lots to see who must go to
America and marry her, The lot fell to
the Baron de K, but be had no money
fer the journey. So all the others raised
what money they could and loanedit to
him, and took his notes for 1t, with enor-
nous interest, payable after his marriage
He sailed away, and within eight months
be had married her, but he has not paid
those notes. His wife won't give him the
money!"
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TIE RETIRED BURGLAR

How He 0ncs Stepped Through 6 CelfiEg
sud What Happezasd Afterward.
Once said tho retired burglar, II
stepped through the ceiling OF a room
from a room above, where there was no
moor laid. Seems as though ought to
MAD sense enough 60 kept out Of that room,
but didn't 1t was the upper room in q
two story extension that had never been
finished. They'd Laid boards down on the
floor beams In ono part of it and stored
some stuff there, and Twas foolish enough
60 go over and see what it was Coming
back stepped OF beam, and then before
! knew it my other foot slipped and both
feet went down good and solid plumb
through the ceiling and left me setting
there astride OF the beam.
Well, this place was over the kitchen,
and had great hopes on that account
but I'd made lot of noise laths breaking
and plaster dropping, and when come to
move made more. But that wasn't tho
worst OF it; when tried to pull my legs
up, they wouldn't come; the ends of the
laths stuck into them like the barbs OF a
ishhook. II I'd have had both legs to-
gether on one side, could have crowded
on down through easy enough. / guess
I'd have gone through Of my own weight,
but as 1t was I'd got to get one leg up,
anyway. reached down and tried TO hold
the laths down on one side enough TO let
me pull my leg through. / thought IL /
couldn't do that I could manage TO whit
tie the iaths of with my jaekknife, but
pushing the laths away knocked down
lot more plaster, and the next minute
heard door open from the main part OF
the house, and an old man with white
beard came in with lighted lamp. !
couldn't see him then, but I heard his
voice, and minute later saw him when
he stood under me, and looked up through
q small hole that I'd made in pushing and
hauling, alongside of one of my legs.
Well, you have got yourself In a Ak,
haven't your says the old man, cool as
cucumber.
''And allowed that things did seem to
be a little bit complicated"
And guess wen have to let you
stay there, right where you are, till morn
ing, says the old man. How are you;
pretty comfogtahle2'
And said l was comfortable enough,
as far as that was concerned.
Well -, says the old man, starting
of and coming back presently with
closeline, I reckon We'll sort Of tie your
legs here, SO you won't fall, and then I'll
go back to bed. But you won't have to
wait long I'm an early riser.
And with that he picked up the light
and left me there sitting on the beam
with my head and body In the room above
and my feet tied together below and hop
Ing that he would sleep sounder in the last
half Of the night than he had in the first,
because then there might he a urettv fair
chance of my getting away, after all But
the old man hadn't more n closed the door
after him before 1t opened again, and the
light came in again, carried this time by
a young man, the old mans son. He'd
come TO stay, and reckon you can guess
the rest, can't youf'-New York Sun
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A Harmless Antifat.

Most Of the antifat compounds that are
of any value whatever have for their basis
the berries Of the common poke root These
figure under the somewhat high sounding
title of phytolaoca tablets. They contain
about one to two drops of prepared berry
juice to the tablet. That they are useful in
reducing flesh has been proved beyond the
shadow Of a doubt, and this without in
juring the health In any way whatever. In
fact number Of persons who have tired
them have discovered that rheumatic and
other troubles have been decidedly de-
creased. These tablets are not proprietary
remedy-at least there is no monopoly in
their manufacture any more than there Is
to quinine or witch hazel-but that they
are a worthy addition to the pharmacopoeia
is admitted by those whose experience
gives them the right to be heard There
are few things more distressing to the pos
SCISSOR than abnormal fat, and any simple
and effieacious remedy would be hailed by
Them with delight.-New York Ledger.
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After meals you should have simp-
ly feeling of comfort and satlsfac-
ton. You should not feel any spec
ial indications that digestion is CO.
ing on. If you do, you have indi-
gestion, which means not.digestion.
This may be the beginning of so
many dangerous diseases, that it is
best to take it in hand at once and
treat it with Shaker Digestive Cor
dial. For you know that indiges-
ton makes poison, which causes
pain and sickness. And that Shaker
Digestive Cordial helps digestion
and cures indigestion. Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial does this by pro-
viding the digestive materials in
which the sick stomach is wanting.
It also tones up and strengthens the
digestive organs and makes them
perfectly healthy. This is the RS.
tionale Of its method of cure, as the
doctors would say. Sold by drug
gists, price 10 cents to Shopper bot
tie.
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Financially Embarrassed.

A large manufacturer, whose af-
fairs were very much embarrassed,
and who was overworked and broken
down with nervous exhaustion, went
to q celebrated specialist. He was
told that the only thing needed was
to be relieved OF care and worry, and
have change of thought. This doc
tor was more considerate of his pa
tents health than of his financial
circumstances. He ought to have
advised him to use DR.. Niles Res
torative Nervine, the bestremedy for
nervous prostration, sleeplessness,
dizziness, headache, i'll effects otspir-
its, tobacco, coffee, opium, etc.
Thousands testify to cures. Book
and trial bottle free at A. NJ. Gil.
beft's.
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Tropb,e as the start.

Henrietta, /" said Mr.. Meekton, there
is one thing that l wish TO say to you
frankly. So far as the affairs of this family
are concerned you are to have your own
way in every particular. "
Then he stood back and waited for
smile of joy to brighten her face. But
there was frown.
"Of course, she answered. That's
just like man. If anything goes wrong,
you want TO be sure OF having somebody
to blame for It, Washington Star.
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He Had Forgotten.

Sir ". r. Hamilton, the great mathe-
matioian, had very promising boy whom
he reared with true parental triumph, so
Aubrey de We're tells US. When he was
going to bed one night, his father said to
him; Tomorrow Aubrey de We're will be
here. Shall you not be glad to see himP"
He unused for some time and then made
reply remorsely. Thinking of Latin, and
thinking Of trouble, and thinking of God,
] had forgotten Aubrey de We're. San
Francisco ArRonaut.
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You Should Not Hesitate.

If you are troubled with dyspepsia,
or liver aud kidney trouble, DR.. John
w. Bulls Pills viii cure you. y FIJI
Dr. Bulls Pills good remedy T..
pepsia ed biliousness, and l 4 /.
hesitate t. recommend them to every
one iii need Of such medicine 7. j.
Burke Davenport, Ia" DR.. John W.
Bulls Pills (sixty in box) cost but Is
cents; trial box, 10 cents, at all dealers,
or by mail. A. @. Meyer &c Co., Bal
tisore, Md. Don't buy a counterfeit.
For sale by Nj. A. snodgrass, I'm. Queen
street.
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simply ont of temper. An average hus-
band will probably simply go out and leave
her alone for awhile, Ito have it out with
herself" A bad husband is liable to go
off and get drunk The fact Is that the
poor wife is suffering from illness of de-
scriptiou that breaks a woman down sooner
than any thing else. Her back Is weak and
aches. Her sides stitch" She has pains
and dragging sensation In the abdomen.
Her appetite Is touchy and she suffers from
nausea. She has sick headaches, giddi-
ness, dizziness, cold chills, hushings of
heat shortness of breath, palpitation, dis
turbed sleep, fTightfui dreams, irregulari-
ties and nervous and trembling sensations.
Her pain-facked nerves are a continual
torture,
A woman IN this condition is suffering
from weakness and disease of the delicate
and important organs concerned in wife.
hood and motherhood. Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription makes these organs
strong and well. 1t allays Inflammation,
heals liberation and soothes pain II has
transformed thousands of sickly, nervous,
petnlant, childless and unhappy women
into happy healthy, helpful, amiable wives
and mothers. It banishes the discomforts
of the period of prospective maternity and
makes baby's advent easy and almost pain
less. Good medicine dealers sell il and an
honest druggist does not try to urge upon
you an inferior substitute for little extra
profit.
If yeu want Ioo8-page home doctor.
book, send 81 one-cent stamps. to cover
mailing only, for paper-covered copy of
DR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
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Address ~, X y. Pierce, Rnftalo, N. "
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The Foot Rest.

The Importance of the foot rest is not
widely understood, nor is it sufficiently
dwelt upon even by the advocates of vari-
GUS sorts Of rest cures. Every woman
should know that 1t is essential to her phys
ieal well being that she have a footstool
as well as chair; that a reclining chair,
because it removes the weight of the body
entirely from the feet, is more restfuI than
even the very American institution, o
"rocker, " and that In every kitchen high
office stool should form part of the furni-
ture. The maids should be encouraged to
sit, so far as Is possible, at their work.
The stool gives support to the feet by Its
rounds.
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To Consunlptives.

AS an honest remedy, Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
trutbfuliy claims to give comfort
and relief in the very worst cases,
and 10 the early stages 10 effect a
cure.
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In 1880 the Duchesse de Fontanges had
the misfortune to have her hat blown off
at hunting party, and she tied her hair
with one Of her ribbon garters. Hairdress-
ing with ribbons remained fashion for
keven wears
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A-These are times that try fnan.
cial souls. I'm sugeriDg loss after
loss.
blow much did You lose this
week !?
A-Eighty thousand marks, and
the worst of it is that 100 of them
were my own.-Fliengende Blaetter.
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Practical.

Caughey-Who On earth is trying TO
play the piano, Carolines
Mrs. Caughey (proudly)-It Is Arabella.
She is learning to read musicl
Caughey (testily)-Well, ask her If it Is
necessary to read it aloud?-Brooklyn
Eagle
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An Appreeiable Difference.

=" The chief difference between the man
with q lot of new made money and the
gentle zephyr, said the corn fed philoso-
pher, "is that the gentle zephyr blows
itself quietly. indianapolis Journal.
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korMalarla, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigesticns us9
SRoHN 8 IRON BITTEns
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Remedies for sIeepIsssness.

Sleep with your head high.
Eat light supper before you go
to bed.
Take hot bath before you retire.
Apply rubber bottle of cold
water to your forehead.
Apply cold compresses to your
head.
Apply electricity to your head.
Take plenty of exercise, and avoid
excitement.
Lie with the back of your neck on
hot-water bottle.
Have plenty of cool fresh air in
your bedroom. avoiding draughts.
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Spring humors, eruptions, hives,
boils, pimples, sores, are perfectly
and permanently cured BY Hood 8
Sassaparilla, the best spring medi-
cine and one true blood purifier
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HOOPS Pills act easily and prompt
~ ION the liver and bowels. Cure
SICK headache. rs cents.
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Monday with the ancient Greeks was
the day Of rest. The Persians set apart
Tuesday as the day for public worship, the
Assyrians Wednesday, the Egyptians
Thursday, while the Moslems hold Friday
as the most sacred day of the week.
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The language with the greatest number
OF letters In its alphabet is the Abyssinian,
which has 20S distinct characters
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The Doctors are Guilty

Grave mistakes are made by ply
sicians in treating Heart Disease.
The rate Of sudden deaths is daily
increasing. Hundreds become vic
tins of the ignorance of the ply 81
clans in the treatment of this dis
ease. One in four persons have q
diseased heart. Shortness of Breath,
Palpitation and Fluttering, Irregu
lar Pulse, Choking Sensation, Asth
matte Breathing, Pain or Tenderness
in Side, Shoulder and Arm, Weak
or Hungry Spells, are symptoms of
Heart Disease. DR.. Miles, New
Heart Cure is the only reliable RENE
dy. Thousands testify to its won
derful cures. Books free. Sold by
A. III. Gilbert.
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The soorcher usually possesses
rotary mind
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"Did you enjoy the onera2r

"Did you enjoy the opera4'
"No. / was greatly disappointed
in it."
"What was the troubleg"
"Why. We got there so late that l
missed lot Of gossip the other peo-
pie in The box had been discussing
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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No fewer than 26, S26 doors and win
iows in London have been found open at
night by the police in one year.
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The Barber-The next time / met
him | cut him.
Martyrin the Chair-As you have
me so many times.
The Barber-You misapprehend
me. / cut him in a social way. |
declined to speak TO him.
Martyr-Really, you have 8 kind
heart, after all Boston Transcript.
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When Weak. w cary and
Wasted

From Kidney Diseases, why not try
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No GRIPPE

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pieces, are not in it with Hoods. Easy to take
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What is

Castcria Is Dr. Samuel Ptche prescription
and Children. It contains her Opium, Mornlns
Narcotic substance. Il is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
It fs Pleasant. Its is thirty years By
Mothers. Castoria destroys " ors and ailays
fevershness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curls
cures Diarrh0a and Wind Cello. Cast0ra relieves
teething troubles, constipation end fatuiencys
Castera assimilatcs food, regulates she stomach
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