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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-07
PROPORTIONS OF CHRISTIANS.

\ speaker at recent missionary
convention held in Exeter hall, Lon
don, said that less than one-seventh
part of Her Majesty's 350,000,000 sub
jects are Christians; 240,000,000 are in
the darkness of heathenism, and Co.
100000 in the partially lighted dark
ness of Mohammedanism
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-07

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-02-07
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

In the face OF everybody, not ashamed ~
said Ferguson little quizzically, as he
and his sweetheart got up from their chairs
in Rotten row. She look ed up half shyly
at the tall handsome guardsman.
"And now that you know everything,
Marjorie, will you forgive my putting you
to such a test 2"
~ love you," she whispered, blushing
hotly. "Bpt, oh, how glad mother will
be ~
They were walking along gayly, she the
perfection of dainty prettiness, tripping
along at his side many curious and even
inquistive glances following the pair
"Look, Charlie" cried Marjorie, her face
dimpling into mischievous laughter
''theres auntie just passed us, driving
Look; she's turning back to look at US.
Oh, her facet Isn'tit picture"
Lady Hamilton alighted from her car
riage simply trembling with Indignation
She swept into her sisters room, her silk
dress knocking down a table, vase and
come books the plumes in her bonnet nod
ding formidably.
Helena" she cried, something too
terrible has occurred Your daughter-my
niece--is out walking with common
soldier"
''My dear Eliza, | can explain" faltered
Mrs. Beauchamp. Don't - don't be
angry. The young man is on his way
here now
"On his way now" almost shrieked
Lady Hamilton. "You are going to let a
man in red coat and white belt enter this
house! Helena you should enter a lunatic
asylum. This-this is appalling"
They heard joyous little laugh. And
Lady Hamilton rose to face them. Mrs.
Beauchamp felt faint from emotion. What
could be wrong when Marjorie wore such a
lovely look And CLEAN of mirth in her
eyes too. And the mother saw one of the
finest looking fellows she had seen in her
life fill up the doorway with his tall figure.
"Mother-auntie-let me introduce you
to my lover, the guardsman, and soon to
be my husband-the Earl Of Desart."
''Pleass forgive me, Mrs. Beauohamp,"
he said in winning way. 81 claimed my
discharge to-day, only to take orders,
though, in another SERVICE" And here
Marjorie's hand was clasped in his.
Lady Hamilton year later presented
the son and heir with silver mug and a
box OF tin soldiers
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

Lady Hamilton year later presented
the son and heir with a silver mug and a
box OF tin soldiers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

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personal
ano
Social.

Cards are out announcing the wedding
of Miss Charlotte Halves, formerly OF Elk
ton, but now residing in Philadelphia and
Henry C. Stoughton, OF that city.
Miss Elsie McCauley, of Leeds, gave a
watermelon party on Friday evening OF
last week to number OF her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs John V. McGready, of Elk
ton, gave pleasant straw ride on Tuesday
evening in honor of their niece. Miss Nellie
Walls. of Philadelphia
Miss Maggie Moore, Of Iiavre de Grace,
is visiting Miss Evelyn Finnan.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

AN ENEMY to health is impure blood
as it leads to serious disease and great suf-
feEing Hoods Salsaparilla meets and
conquers this enemy and averts the dan.
ger.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
Her GuardSman.
Brief Story of the Meeting of a Soldier
Boy and Rich Young Lady Which
Resulted in Matrimony

deceive. You must let me tell my mother,
and | am ready to face the future with
You. l will meet you once again, but
can no longer keep it secret"
'Bad young man. be chuckled, and
Marjorie Beauchamp that same day received
this epistle
dear, sweet Marjorie, companion of my
thoughts and highest aspirations, when |
fate should never sever us again. Darling
how good You have been to me, and shall
not try that loving heart another day. You
are ever in my mind my best thoughts are
OF you and my one great longing is to win
| you for my very own"
She looked very sweet in her picture hat
covered with violets as she walked into her
mothers room, dressed for walk
Mother, she said, going over to her
and turning very pale; ''mother, l cannot
keep my secret any longer"
"a secret, dear child? Why, no, of
course not said Mrs Beauchamp tenderlv,
and put out her hand
"Mother, do you remember two years
ago | went on a visit to our old cousin
James. When | was there, met a lovely
girl, Constance Ferguson. Do you remem-
Der my telling you how | helped nurse
her? And-and brother OF hers, Charlie
Ferguson, had just arrived from Australia. 4"
well, my child, what of it ?"
81 was only 16, mother and he said
WAS so young, and he had hard life in
front of him. He had quarreled with his
un'le and was practically cast off Mother,
can't you guess? have seen him again
l love him!'
The bright head was bowed and hot tears
splasning down.
Read this, mother He wishes me to
meet him day in the park, and he eays
he has some great news to tell me- He is
better off. ~
'But what is he now, Mar iorie o.
Gle is in the guards mother"
In the guards - said the poor lad
bewildered "Then he must be very we'll
off indeed"
mo, mother, 10. He enlisted. He il
only corporal"
"Only corporalw cried Mrs. Beau
champ, clasping her hands I'm dread
full red coat! Yon have been seen out with
him! You have been seen out with him
Good heav ems, Mariorie'
ooh, mother, don't be so Mortified! |
call him my pillar box, and he says | vas
the bravest girl he knew to meet him, and
after did he said he would come and see
you and explain. And am to marry him.
And, after all''-winding up her in coherent
speech dramatically isn't the coat that
makes the man! And, mother, may | 20
and meet him and bring him back ~
ooh, Marjorie" cried her poor mother,
what would your aunt say? | suppose
must consent to seeing him. He certainly
writes charming letter"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

1t is sad and disap-
pointing for a father
to rear a son, spend
hard earned money
for his education,
work to insure him
an advantageous start
in life, and build cas-
ties in the air about
the bows future only
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

Truly, only a guardsman scribbling
away for dear life, in all the barrenness of
barrack surroundings, but he knew he had
finished forever with the long, tedious
marches. The pipeclaying, the "brass
rags" could be chucked away, the parade
ground need hear no longer the tread Of
Corporal Ferguson's feet, no more lonely
watches in the tower, when the thought Of
Anne Boleyns ghost to keep him company
was not cheering.
Goodby to the arduous life of trough
ing" goodby to the iarring influences
which had surrounded him for two years
years OF stern discipline and hard training.
He had come out of it we'll
And what was he writing scheming
lover full of ardent fervor? His last test
A sweet little letter, scented delicately, lay
next to his heart This is what she said
'Do not lead me to do wrong or to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
Itching, Burning

0St1 IHhIS
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and 1t is doing him good My little boy
was also troubled with rash and could not
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and is now able to sleep well at night and
he has a better appetite" MRS. M. c.
LOVE, Homecoming, Maryland.
~ have been troubled with pain in my
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began to take Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
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as any man." WALTER w. KEGG, Con-
tractor, 70 Columbia St.. Cumberland, Md.
Hoods SarsapariIla
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H@ISz NH p,ra uU ivor III. aud
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A timely Tribune Extra, which will en-
able the reader to gain vivid idea of the
battle of Manila Bay and to follow the
fighting around Cuba with full under
standing of the ships engaged.
CONTENTS.
Halt-tone pictures Of every type Of Ameri-
can warship- battle-ships, armored cruisers,
torpedo-boats gunboats, converted merchant
steamers; torpedo-boat destroyers, the sub
marine boat Holland and other vessels.
The battle-ship Maine
large portrait OF Admiral Dewey.
Pictures of Admiral Dewey's ships.
The great battle-ships and cruisers under
command of Admiral Sampson.
The battle ship Oregon, which lately made
the perilous trip to the West Indies
The battle of Manila Bay. with map of the
Philippine Islands.
Half-tone portraits of officers of the Navy,
President Mckinley and Secretary Long.
Scenes on the warships, showing big guns,
the crews. etc.
complete list of all the ships of the Navy,
with armament, size and commander of each.
Pictures of 10 ships of the Spanish Navy
map of Cuba and the West Indies.
THE TRIBUNE,
New-York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10
A POPULAR SUCCESS
The Ships Of Our Navy"
SECOND EDITION.

Handsome Half Tone Pictures OF the
principal ships of each of the Ameri IAN
Squadrons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-10

In small house in Charges street girl
of 10 stood in her presentation dress, while
her long three yards and half of white
satin train trailed behind her. A maid
knelt on the ground, picking out here and
there leaf from the sprays Of lilies of the
valleys.
Majorie looked in the mirror and patted
rebellious curl. 81 feel excited. | cant
helpit. Oh, mother, wish it were like q
story, the country mouse being taken tC
court and real live duke or earl falls in
love with little mouse. shall be in the
midst of this great world soon. ! wish
something really romantic could happen
"You'l have to take the taskmaster,
Love, into your bargain with Fate, dear, y
said Mrs. Beauchamp. And Majorie hid
her face in her lovely bouquet OF lilies OF
the valley, while orchids and white violets,
and her heart gave quick throb.
"There was somebody" then. Per-
haps no belted earl nor strawberry leaved
duke, but handsome, sunburned face
looked into hers the mellow voice had
whispered.
1t was later on the same day, the car
riages in endless strings down the MALL an
eager crowd pressing close to all the win
dows, making their remarks freely.
'This waiting is very firing" said
MajoIie, land am so hungry"
THE gates are opened. We shall soon
be in, my DEAR" said Lady Hamilton.
They had come now to the line OF sentries,
the guardsmen standing like statues.
The sunshine comin5 out in great sheai
Of splendor almost dazzled A1aiorie, as
looking through the glass windows she was
conscious Of one of the guardsmen on duty
watching her intently. His bearskin
almost hid his eyes and brow.
Was she dreaming or was there distinct
recognition in that soldiers glance? The
sweeping brown mustache concealed his
riage moved forward, he smiled. She bent
forward, and her face dlmpled into smil,
ing response; impulsively she waved her
hand.
''To whom, may ask, were you bow
ing? said Lady Hamilton severely.
81 recognized some one, auntie, in the
crowd" faltered Marjorie.
And her aunt, noting the sudden rush Of
color and shining eyes, grew suspicious
ga man was the only cause for that kind
of emotion" she thought sagely.
Marjorie almost forgot that fleeing
look while making her bow to her majesty
But the guardsman did not intend she
should forget A brilliant scheme had
entered his mind.
The Press., 1898-11-24
Trading by Mail.

There are many people in this vicinity who do not as yet know, how easy it is to trade with us by mail. They do not realize that they have this great establishment with all its advantages as to price and selection as fully at their disposal as it they lived right here in Springfield. To such people we say, write for sam ples of any kind of goods that can be sampled. We cheer fully send them to any ad- dress.
 To make holiday trading with us by mail as easy as possible we are getting out a catalogue of things es- pecially suitable for gift-mak- ing. It will be ready early in December. Drop us a postal for it at once.
The Press., 1898-11-24
Cardinal Manning's Humor,

Dr. Manning had a strong sense of humor and delighted in telling Irish stories. One related to an Irish laborer, who was thus addressed by a passing Englishman:
 "Whats $ that you re building, Pad dy?' "Shure an it's a church, yer homer. "Is it a Protestant church?' "No, yer homer. " "A Catholic church, then?" ''Indade an it is that same, yer homer. "I'm very sorry to hear it.. Pat Sos the devil, yer honner.
 The cardinal on one occasion arrived in full merriment, though informing his friends that he had been all but run over. and he added If the accident had been more enectual. my epita pb must have been
 ''Sad was his fate, It happened thus.
 He was run over by bus.
 Westminster Gazette
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furtef b aBaiiarPs 10c<%7GSs@S <3@SaAA
 Springfield, November, 1898. Your Money Back!

Reliability is the corner stone of the Forbes & Wallace business. We guarantee eve ry article sold here to be ex- actly as represented, and, the quality considered, to be the lowest.
 Your money back, if when you get home, you'd rather have it than what you got for 1t.
The Press., 1898-11-24
A Sure Sign of Group.

Hoarseness in a child that is subj ect to croup is sure indication of the approach of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Re edy is given as soon as the child be- comes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack. Many mothers who have croupy children always keep this remedy at hand and find that it saves them much trouble and worry. It can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs H. F. Cady, Stafford
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f.Then it's settledr' she exclaimed gloomily.
 Fl am afraid it is. ''
 $sWhat is the name of this wonderful plaae?''
 M think it is called Hatton House."
 She broke into laugh.
 :tHatton Hcuser' she cried. "I am afraid auntie will be disappointed. sssWhy?'' asked hopefully.
 fMr. !Grierson has just told me that s3night he completed the purchase of Nhe house ''
 FBy Jover' I cried. "How fortu- nater'
 Grierson and Dora Paget were some dissance ahead by now.
 They are going the long way around, - said. Let us turn down thesiane and meet them at Walbridge corner. They will know where we have gone.
 Irene gave me hesitating look.
 "You seem a little tired, '' said, land it is considerably shorter-the third side of triangle, you know"
 She assented to the proposal, and we l turned into the lane. It will be surprise to Mrs Ken yon," I began. II wonder what she ] will say.''
 Don't you think, Hugh, that in the past we have been accustomed to pay | just trif1e too much attention to what | auntie says?'' I shot glance at her. Her eyes were contemplating the handle bars.
 1T suppose that is why we became engaged ventured. Do you mean to say that you didn't love mel" she asked quickly. thought | detected a shade of eagerness in he1 tone.
 My dear Irene,'' I said reproach become engaged if we had not been at tracted to one another?'
 "Yes, yes," she said impatiently But do we love one another?'' "Of that am not so sure. '' | She was thoughtful for 8 moment "Then,' she said slowly, "do yor think, Hugh. we are justified in run ming. such terrible risk?''
 fought the matter out with my con science.
 "No." said at length. "Whateve our private feelings may be, think it ii plainly our duty to- paused
 "What?" she cried almost eagerly.
 Break off the engagement, sait sorrowfully. There was long pause
 We reached Walbridge corner, ant alighting from our machines seated our selves on a grassy bank to await tn others. In few minutes they rode up
 "Well, do think you are mean r cried Dora.
 'tYes, we must apologize, I said "We took short cut to happiness mean to Walbridge." I pulled out m. watek ~"We must hurry to be back il time fos- luncheon. &Yt1
 We nted, and again found my self 's side. l. ncr invited me to come an, ma your town house. ,'
The Press., 1898-11-24
Providing For an Emergency.

"What will you have?'' inquired the French bill of fare. "Waal. ". he answered, placing his finger over an item, ''ye kin bring me some O that. But don t go away, cause if it tastes like it looks in print I'll have to try somethir else. Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1898-11-24

Ocean waves have on a number of occasions dashed over the tops of light houses which are l50 feet high As a wave in the open ocean is accom panied by depression as deep as the wave is high. ship in the trough of the sea encoEntering such waves would be banked by hills of water. if the term may be used 300 feet high
 MEN OF WEAKENED POWER, EXHAUST ED VIGoR.-Weak men suffering from nervous debility, weakened power and ex. hausted vigor, can now take new hope. Dr. Greene, 35 West 14th St., New York City. who is without doubt the most sue. cessful specialist in curing this class oi diseases, offers to give free consultation by mail to all weakened, vigorless and nerve-exhausted men. You have the priv. ilege of consulting Dr. Greene by letter describing your complaint, and he will after carefully considering your condl. ton, send you free letter fully explain. ing all your symptoms. telling you every thing about your complaint so plainly that you will understand exactly what ails you. Write to hlm at once and gel back your strength and vigor.
The Press., 1898-11-24
New Book CatalOg.

We shall have our new holiday book catalog ready in December and every person should write for it.
 This is the best place in the United States to buy books as many have found out.
The Press., 1898-11-24
AN ORIENTAL NIGHT.

Above, the opulent glory of the moon; On roof and wall and Soaring minaret; Below, long shadows. etched in gold and jet, An in the dim rose gardens the sweet boon 0f nightingales that ever sing in tune; Far of, a zi;her's treble and the fret Cfa clear fount amid the citrons set, Key ed to the south winds immemorial croon- And so till slumber kisses shut the eyes. %. h, is it strange that in the vale of dreams Siaion on glorious vision should arise Faces and forms and fields and crystal
 streams,
 B Enrapturing glimpses and enthralling gleams Of what the prophet pict ures paradisei
 Clinton Scollard in Criterion.
The Press., 1898-11-24

Nothing but a loca remedy or change O climate will cure it. Get a well-knOwn phar nnoanu1t fool r~nnn adv
The Press., 1898-11-24
self 's side. -. VI invited me to come an, ma your town house, "

 l ssI think she would be rather glad. You know we admire one another. We'll, we have been talking the matter over and come to the conclusion that this is not quite sufficient, so by mutual con- ment.' y
 "Is that what happened in the lane?' she exclaimed in surprise.
 "Yes. That is why think the hum of things, followed by trip to New Zealand, would be distinctly agreeable. May come?''
 "Yes," she said, with a smile, ''i1 you promise not to devote too much time to the club window. But, Mrs. Kenyon-what will"- she added.
 "I don't know," I replied, land, strange to say, feeling that don't care much is gradually taking posses sion of me-
 Dora laughed gayly.
 "How brave you arep' she said.
 Later in the day--it was after lunch. eon-the news was broken to Mrs. Ken yon. Naturally she was little sur. prised; but, contrary to our expecta tions, she did not appear to be much annoyed.
 Perhaps it is for the best" she said philosophically.
 Irene and myself are at present ful filling our expressed intention of ad miring one another at distance-she from that desirable residence, Hattor House, where she is known as Mrs Grierson, and from remote part o1 New Zealand, where Dora and mysel. are wandering on a prolonged honey moon trip.-Black and White.
The Press., 1898-11-24
Number 34.

Nebraska is distinctively the bird center of the United States. It contains more species than any other state in the Union, and ornithologlsts who have studied its feathered possessions have classified AT distinct species that may be seen within it's boundaries. Of these 225 species breed here and the remain der are migrants, W ho drop in on us at certain seasons and then pass on to their breeding grounds
 The natural features of Nebraska are largely responsible for this remarkable variety of feathered population. It in cludes diversity of country that offers attractions for hundreds of songsters For instance, the mocking bird and the cardinal grosbeak, which are distinctly southern birds, frequently appear in the southeastern corner of the state. and in the west we have a large num- Der of what are usually regarded as mountain birds but which come down fro the foothills at intervals to the kiuSlom of (1nivara -Omaha Roe
The Press., 1898-11-24
Out of His Depth.

"What, said the girl with loose hair around her ears and spasmodic man. ner, .'is ycur opinion of the ultimate destiny of the human race?''
 "Did dI--er-understand you to say the ultimate destiny of the human racef" inquired Willie Washington.
 "Yes.''
 "Why-Qm-if you want my candid opinion, l should say that-uh-that it's long ways of. Washington Star