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Water al a Medicine.


How many people realize the me-
dicinal value of water, asks DR.. j.
F. Whitmeyer in the New York Tri-
bune.
II is safe to assert that the num-
Der who really appreciate the value
of water as a medicine are few in
this or auy other town. Yet if peo-
pie devoted more time and reason to
the use Of natures great remedy and
less time in dosing themselves with
all sorts of compounds for real and
imaginary ailments II would not be
long before this country would see
a finer and healthier lot of people
generally.
Now, for the sake OF illustrating
the beneficial effect of water take a
child who will not go to sleep, I'M
dress him and give him good, warm
bath, pat him dry and bundle him
up for the night. The soothing ard
quieting effect of the bath will be-
come apparent long before he is
ready for the crib, and unless he is
suffering from an ailment OF some
kind be will probable be asleep as
soon as his head touches the pillow.
A celebrated specialist on diseases
OF the skin once remarked: of peo-
pie would use more water in a sys-
tematic matter, both internally and
externally, it would be necessary for
me to take up another branch of
medicine, or there would be little or
no skin disease to treat.
The systematic use of water as an
internal medicine is Of great value,
particularly SO to persons who are
subject to disturbances Of the stom-
ach and other portions of the ali.
mertary tract.
A gobletful or two of water at
moderate tempature when taken at
night before retiring and the same
quantity of hot water taken an hour
before breakfast will 60 far toward
maintaining a good state of health.
This applies particularly to persons
who are subject to gastric disturban.
ces due to indigestion.
Insomania is an ailment in which
tho effect of water is usually bene-
fetal. AS result ofthe rapid mode
of existence in large cities people
who are inclined to be nervous suffer
through their inability to sleep. A
hot foot bath or a general tub bath
taken just before retiring frequently
works wonders in these cases.
When there is reason to suspect
that water is contaminated, it may
be rendered fit for use by steriliza-
tion-that is, by boiling for few
minutes. The degree of heat re-
quired to boil the water is sufficient
to destroy the life of any micro Or
ganisms that the fluid may contain.
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tbs Woman who Tries Business.

IT : wouan is ever to retain her
present position in the business
world, she must look to it that she
makes her value felt. She Las many
advantages, she is punctual, palms.
taking patient of monotony, amenable
to discipline. ready and willing; in.
deed, she errs as rule rather from
excess of zeal than from its defect.
But she has two things to learn,
First that her health is her only cap
ital, and secondly, that to rise above
mediocrity it is necessary to think
for yourself. For this last short
coming her educators have much to
answer for; but it cannot be too
clearly understood that in the strug-
gle for existence there is no room
for the typist who has not at any
rate the intelligence of the average
compositor, nor for the secretary
who forgets to postimportant letters
or inclose the letter to "Dear Mr..
A." in the envelope addressed TO
"Mrs. b. It is lapses of this sort
which mar at present $50 much of
woman's work, and to which appar
emily all but the very few are so sim
gularly liable, largely, ! fancy, be-
cause they have been studiously
taught to leave out of account physi-
illogical facts.
What wonder then if they insist
upon ignoring the most elementary
laws of health and show tendency
to look upon eating and drinking as
criminal form OF self -indulgencei
don't say that proper supply OF
blood to the brain would free the
world of folly, but it would be at
least worth trying whether more
meat and the disappearance of all
prejudices against sofas would not
go long way toward securing that de-
sirable consummation.-Fortnightly
Review.
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"Why is it that women always
lay so much more stress than men
do upon the value of pedigree 7"
"They inherit it from Eve, I
guess"
From Eve? l don't see what
she had to boast of in that line"
at wasn't much, but she wasn't
made out of clay, while Adam was,
and I'll bet she never got through
reminding him of her superior ORR
gin."-Chicago News.
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A Real Estate Boom

attracts the attention of every prop.
erty holder in this city. But when
DIR. Franklin Miles, the eminent In
diana specialists, claims that Heart
Disease is durable and proves it by
thousands OF testimonials of wonder
ful cures by his New Heart Cure; it
attracts the attention of the millions
suffering with Short Breath, Palpi-
tation, Irregular Pulse, Wind in
Stomach, Pain in Side or Shoulder,
Smothering Spells, Painting, Drop
sy, etc. A. F. Davis, Silver Creek,
Neb., by using four bottles of DIR.
Miles New Heart Cure, was complet-
lycured after twelve years suffering
from Heart Disease. This new rem
edy is sold by A. M. Gilbert. Books
free.
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Mothers, Save the Babies.

Summer complaint, dysentcry ard
diarrhea carry many babies to the
grave. Mothers, take warning and ase
in time DR.. John W. Bulls Baby Syrup
toregulate the bowels andallay inGan-
nation. 1--WE have used DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup for thirteen years with the
best result. We would as soon lie
without flour or sugar in the house as
this remedy. A. N. Burgess, Grove,
Ohio" Ask your dealer for DR.. John
w. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price 25 cts.
For sale by Nj. A. snodgrass, I'm. Queen
street.
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To Snow the Petticoat.

The problem, said to be most puz-
cling TO the swagger women of the
period, has been the graceful evolu-
ton of her top draperies so that the
silken petticoat may be revealed in
all its splcndor. The quick-witted
saleswoman have come to their re-
lief, and are now imparting the So
luton to purchasers. I am inform
ed on reliable authority that it is
your duty to catch your rear skirts
about the middle of their length.
Holding the goods between thumb
ard first two fingers of the right
hand, you lift that hand and rest it
carelessly on the right hip. The
process must be easy of acquire
ment, for the feminine promepaders
are not offering the passer-by any
challenges to "tread on the tail of
me coat" 1t is universally carried
at halfmast.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

By local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion of
the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by con.
stitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of
the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube gets infiam-
ed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed deafness is the result,
and Unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever nine cases out of
ten are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an infamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case of deafness (caus-
ed by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
f. j. CHENEY Il CO.,
Toledo, O.
az Sold by druggists, 15c.
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How TO Keep a Meal Hot.

When it is necessary to keep
meal hot for a belsted conner do not
set the plate holding the food in
a hot oven, thus discolorirg the
china SIS well as drying the food;
instead place the plate upon the FIRE
over pan Of boiling water, covering
the plate with a pan that will just
fit over the edge of the plate. The
food will keep hot and there will be
enough steam from the boiling wa.
ter in the lower pan to keep the
plate moist and prevent its contents
becoming dried.
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What is

Castcria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Inf
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, MoTphinr
other Narcotic substance 1t Is harmless substitute
for Paregorc Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
nc Ia Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years use By
Millions of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feyershness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
eures Diarrhoea aud Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hatuiency.
Castcria assimilates food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
toria ia the Chidrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend
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"Henry," she said, disconsolately,
"you didn't give me birthday gift"
"By Jove,' that's So" said Henry;
"but, you see, you always look 80
young that can't realize you ever
had birthdays"
Then she was happy, and he smiled
the mean, subtle smile of man who
has saved money.-Tit. Bits.
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Suffered 20 Years with Aid
neY Disease.

Mr.. G. A. Stillson, merchant Of
Tamico, ILL.,, writes "Foley's Kid
ney Cure is meeting with wonderful
success. 1t has cured some cases
here that physicians pronounced in
durable. | myself am able to testify
to its merits. My face today is a
living picture of health and Foley's
Kidney Cure has made it such. /
had suffered twenty-seven years
with the disease, and today feel
ten years younger than / did one
year ago. can obtain some won.
derful certificates of its medical
qualities.
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She was fairly beaming when they
met.
whats the matter7" asked her
best friend.
"Georgc is going to the war; she
answered.
"But don't see anything pleas
ant about that
"Well, you see, it's just this wsy,p
she explained. Nothing short of
the shock of being ordered into &C.
tive service ever would have given
him the nerve to propose. That's
worth some risk. Chicago Post.
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Mrs. Hagglemore-But we surely
ought to give our own daughter a
wedding present, Hiram.
Mr.. Hagglemore-Certainly, my
dear, certainly. When wewere mar
ried, your father presented us re-
ceipted bill of 1857 for gate hinges.
/ shall make Araminta a wedding
present of $2T.3l for extra gas
Chicago Tribune.
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"Why does Sibyl speak of Ar
chic as her intended ? Are they en-.
gagged 7"
mo; but she intends that they
shall be-
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Young Peoples Society Christian En-
deavor, Nashville, Tenn,
July 5 to II.

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
For this occasion tickets will be
sold at low rate OF one fare tor the
round trip from all points On the b.
& o. r. r. Tickets will be good
going July I'd to 5th, inclusive, end
good to return until July 18th with
privilege of extension until August
LIST, if ticket is deposited with Joint
Agent at Nashville on or before
July 18th.
Solid vestibuled trains with Pull
man sleeping cars, observation cars
and unexcelled dining car service
from New York, Philadelphia, Bal
timore and Washington to Cincin-
natl and Louisville. Solid vesti-
buled trains with Pullman parlor
cars and sleeping cars from Pitts
burg and Columbus to Cincinnati.
Call on agent Baltimore & Ohio
r. r. for tickets and full informa-
ton.
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SnrTRs cAKE.
Il was Something Of Surprise When
Served at Dinner.

Il Was Something Of Surprise When
Served at Dinner,
"Madam, you don't know how to
make cake = exclaimed Mr.. Smith,
throwing lump e half cooked
dough across the room at the cat.
"You never knew how to make
cake. I'd rathsr cat wet sawdust.
You ought TO have seen the cake my
mother made. That was cake II
"Yoar mother again-always your
mother r retortld Mrs. Smith.
"Pity she didn't teach You some
thing ~,
"What do you mean, madam 2
I'll warrant I'll make better cake
myself than you any day.
@Why don't you try! You'll
find everything in the kitchen"
"Well, / can.'
"Well, why don't you j? You are
ell talk 4"
Smith found himself cornered, and
felt very uncomfortable, as he had
either to surrender nnconditionally
or to make good his boast. He had
never made cake in his life, had no
idea how cakes were compounded,
but thought he knew what was in
them.
an make the cake,' he said.
swell, come into the kitchen and
make it," proposed bis wife.
What, now ~
yes, now. I'll get the things
for YOU
Smith took of his coat, his collar
and necktie and rolled up his shirt
sleeves. They walked to the kit
chen together, and Smith said
What shall mix it in y
"Oh, you're doi1g It, Mrs. Smith
replied
"Ah, this will do" he said, taking
up a bowl. "Now bring me some
water, now some raisins and cur.
rants, sugar and ginger and all
spice. There, that will do.p He
put them all into the bowl and mix
ed them with e spoon. "They
don't seem to stick together he
said. "Looks more like a thick
soup than anything else. Fancy
I've got too much water" Smith
drained of some of the water and
was about to put the cake into
pan, when hia wife said
Didn't your mother use -four ~
"Ob, yes-yes-ah, yes-four, Of
course Then be mixed in -four
until it was so stiff that he could
hardly knead it. Now said he,
"I'll take this cake round to the
bakers and have it baked properly"
He started of, and when be reached
the bakers he said
"Will you just throw this stuff
away and put in its place one Of
your best plum cakes Z"
That night at supper Mrs. Smith
had her mother and sister with her.
She had told them of the cake, and
they were expecting great fun at
Smiths expense. The cake did not
come until supper time. Smith
took it FROM the boy and said
This is my cake-sometbing like
cake" He carried in the cake
and placed it on the table.
Here's note in the paper" said
Mrs. Smith. "I'H read it:
DEAR Sri am sorry we are all
out OF plum cake, SO I send you a
pound cake instead. Yours ODE.
diently, s. Brown, Baker.
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A White Mark.

Foley's Kidney Cure is perfect.
ly reliable preparation for all kidney
and bladder diseases. The proprie-
tors of this great medicine guarantee
it or the money refunded. Do they
not deserve white mark?
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WHY he DIDN'T SCARE.


ing Sun there we're six male passen-
sengers TO 60 by the stage, and the
route was over the mountains and
full of chances of disaster. The
driver came out from breakfast IS
soon as the stage was ready, and,
looking about on the passengers, be
selected small pale-faced man to
climb up beside him. While the
pale faced man was climbing up the
driver whispered to us
Il picked him out in order to
skeer him to death. You fellows
viii see heap of fun before we've
gone ten miles |"
Two miles west of the Gulch the
road made sudden turn, with q
sheer fail of 100 feet down to Wild
Cat Creek, and the driver put his
horses at gallop and said to the
pale-faced man
1--WE may get around all right or
we may fetch up down below. Hold
yer breath and say yer prayers p
The passenger made no move and
did not change his countenance, and
after making the course all right,
the driver rather Indignantly de-
handed
"Didn't you see that the off-wheel
run within foot OF the edge of the
precipice !"
at ran within six inches, sir !"
was the quiet reply.
Beyond the curve was a down.
grade of mile, and with yell and
g flourish OF his whip the driver
urged his horses TO dead run. The
FIVE OF US inside had to hang on for
dear life, and every half minute the
umbering stage seemed bound to go
over. Alongside the driver the
pale-faced man smoked a cigar and
seemed to enjoy the race. When it
was finished and we were climbing
the hill beyond, the driver growled
"Did ye know that if we'd struck
rock we'd all been dead men in no
time?"
"Of course"
Sand ye wasn't prayin' 7"
Not at ALL"
Three or four miles further on the
driver tried his man with another
curve. In his determine ton to
make close call of it one wheel ran
off the edge of the precipice, and
only aFsudden effort of the horses
saved the coach. We were flung in
a heap and frightened half to death,
but the man beside the driver never
lost puff of his cigar. When
things were safe the driver turned
on him with:
"That surely was the brink of the
grave"
"Guess it was, was the quiet re-
ply.
"The closest shave you will ever
hev till the last one comes"
Eyes"
"See here, now, but what sort of
a critter are you 7" was the query.
"Don't you know huff to get
skearts"
Nothing has happened yet to
scare me-"
"But mebbe ye want me to drive
plumb over precipee q thousand
feet high 2" =
'If you conveniently can. The
fact is, 1 came up here intending to
suicide, and if you can dump the
whole of US over some cliff you'll
save me the trouble OF shooting N.Y.
self -
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lncontinence of watax during sleep
stopped Immediately by DR.. 3.
DEToHoN $ ANTI DIuRET1c. Cures
children and adults alike. Price 81
Sold by l.. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, W. Va.
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"Well, Matte, if you haven't a
red, white and blue band on your
hatln
"Why not' guess the patriotic
sailors are not all in the navy
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin,
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Mother-Why didn't you prevent
him from kissing you? Why didn't
you call me? (Refectiyely). But
suppose it was all over too soon?
Daughter with far away look)E
les, mother; it was all over too
soon.-Puck.
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"You love Harry and yet you
have rejected him.
swell, he Dragged to me that he
never made a mistake about girls.''-
Chicago Record.
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TUFTS Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
Perfect Health.

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ulate the bowels and produce
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32d National Encampment q. A. R
Cincinnati, Ohio,
September 5th to 10th, 1898.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

For this occasion tickets will be
sold at the low rate of one fare for
the round trip from all points on
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad east
Of Pittsburg, Parkersburg and
Wheeling, inclusive, good going on
September 3rd and 4th, and good
returning not earlier than Septem-
Der 9th, nor later than September
18th, except by depositing ticket
with Joint Agent at Cincinnati, be-
tween September 5th and 9th, inclu-
sive, and on payment of fee of TWEEN
ty-five (25) cents, when return limit
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Truth Tersely Told.

Foley's Kidney Cure is safe,
sure remedy for all kinds of kidney
and bladder diseases.
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When You Take Your Vaca-
ton

the most necessary article to have
with you (after your pocket book) is
a bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. It
is an absolute prevention or cure of
all arrangements of the bowels
caused by change of water. You
are likely to need it.
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1t is easier to wish q man we'll
when he is going than when be is
coming.
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Castoria.

sCcstorsa Is so well adapted to children thas
recommend it as superior oany prescription
known to me-"
q. a. ARcaxR, II. D.,
iii So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. Z.
a0ur physicians In the childrens depart
ment have spoken highly OF their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoris,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what IS known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that tia
merits CT Castoria has won ~ = look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HOSPITAL Ard D1srKSsAzY,
Boston, Mess
ALLEN G. SIXTH, Press
u-ray Street, New York City.
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FRAZER AXLE:
& & !; ! &c. e: e. GREASE
esss - a3ahstes Clyr1
sElIes, Nerve z L.ver Pnls

Act on new principle--regulat
ing the liver, stomach ard bowels
through the nerves. A new dis
covery. DR.. Miles Pills speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid
liver, piles, constipation. Unequal-'
ed for men, women children SMALL
est, mildest, surestl so doses, rs
cts. Samples free at A. NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store. Jan Is ly
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Nay PaFsons ara nrO

May Persons are broEa,
town from oyerwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds thu
system, aids digestion, removes excess of b[iA
nd eges Epslaria- Get sAe geauiua
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HOOPS PILLS are purely vegeta-
bic and do not purge, pain or grippe.
All druggists.
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Penny Wise and Pound Fool

are they who have not Foleyis Collie
Cure as safe guard In the family.
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! guess I've
be en- victim
lied. That's
the guess of
many a hard.
working man,
who, worn-out,
4 ervous and
slice less, has
been for months
paying exhorbi-
tant bills to a
high priced
doctor without
e dollars worth
Of benefit. Ere.
q u e utly the
guess is entirely
correct There
are too many
doctors who are
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4 Word to Physicians.

Do you know that many broad
minded physicians are using Foley's
Honey and Tar Cough Syrup in
their practice. They have found no
remedy that gave as satisfactory
results for all throat snd lung COM
plants as this great cough medicine.