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The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
WHERE WOMEN RULE.
A COUNTRY WITH QUEER GUS
TOMS.
In . Certain EASTERN Province womans
Power Is AutocratIc.

While studying social conditions in
Oriental lands, Dr. Alice b. Stockham
was advised by Tolstoi to visit the
Naiars on the Malabar coast of India,
and witness Il type of civilization un-
known elsewhere among the inhaDl-
tantS of earth, says the Springfield Ike
publican. Here, according to writer,
the husband is Il mere incident IN the
social organization. Woman's power is
autocratic and absolute. She wins or
divorces II husband III Will. She frames
and administers the laws by which he
lives, and through her is the descent
of the property which lie may earn Dut
not own. The rice field is his active
arena, and, if industrious and frugal
proving himself capable of maintain
ing family-some Nninr maid invites
him to become her husband. The sue
cessful man of eligible years is wooed
and won ns is the fortunate and ac-
rOmplishcd maiden of our country. The
impropricty of manifesting ailectloh
for woman before ii is solicited is
thoroughly installed into the mind of
.he Naiar man, and. while the strife
between natural tendencies and nation
Il custom may sometimes approach the
nature of an iIrcprcsSible conflict to
yield Is ruin and humiliation irrepara-
Dlt. he tllSlDlt llluSl await
an avOwal of love and choice, and suf
fer in silence if ii he long withheld.
The Naiars are of Brahman origin and
much above the average inhabitants
of India in Intelligence and in the ad
ministration of their native govern
ment. Better native schools are found
here than elsewhere in India, and Il
surprising degree Of domestic content
ment.
There is n district in Russia the af
fairs of which are said to be admins
tered by women. and where for the
greater part of the year the inhabi-
tants are almost exclusively women.
1t comprises some fifteen square miles
In the province of Smoesk. In the ear
ly spring all the ahle-bodied males en-
igrate in search of work to the large
towns, and remain absent for nine
months or more. leaving their wives
and daughters to cultivate the fields
and manage local affairs generally un-
der the presidency of Il mayoress. Be
fore nightfnll the women are said to
assemble in II sort of club house and
play cards till | or o'clock in the
morning. Moreover, against the return
of the menfolli they brew quantities
of braga or small beer. and cook num-
bers of piroghis. or pattieS. This Adam
less Eden is one of the most prosper
GUS and best conducted portions of the
empire, and the czirina takes strong
interest in its welfare
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
"THAT'S THE HEIREsS."

ing himself for a stiff combat. And.
inwardly more determined than ever,
he got his hat and accompanied the
old gentleman.
Mrs. Mai Doddington lived in pret-
ty mansard-roofed villa just out of
town. There was fountain in front of
the veranda, and perspective view of
blue-silk furnished awing-rooms
through the open French easements.
Mrs Mai. Doddington is not at
home" said the little maid in white
apron and pink-ribboned cap. who
came to the door. Would the gentle
man walk in and see Miss Etherege?"
But Mr. Mopsleigh declined this. He
didn't quite like to face the heiress
without the advantage of Mrs. Dod
dington's presence. He handed out his
card on which he hurriedly penciled
beneath his own name that Of his
nephew, and said he would call
again"
But as they passed the corner of the
house. themselves hidden by minia-
ture thicket of rhododendrons, they
had a fine view of one of the blue-silk
rooms, where slender, pretty young
lady, also in blue, sat writing at desk
"a young lady with long eye-lashes, an
oval face, and rose twisted in the
coils of her blueblack hair.
That's she, SIR said Mr.. Mopsleigh,
grasping his nephews arm and gestic-
uating toward the unconscious note
writer with the forefinger of his dis
engaged hand. That's the heiress!
Look at herr Isn't she beauty?"
"She is, indeed. SIR" said Dick, who
stood transfxed in the middle of the
rhododendrons. But are you sure"
"Of course I'm sure" brusquely in
terrupted Mr.. Mopsleigh. WHO else
can it be? Dick. look here! You shall
marry that grill"
Il will. sir" averred Dick. with
equal sincerity.
Mr.. Mopsleigh's face frightened up
You're trump, Dick" said he. Il
knew you'd come back to your senses
after while. Marry her, Dick, and
III settle my whole fortune on you"
"All right, sir" said Dick.
Hardly had the footsteps of the de-
parting guests died away on the lawn
than another young lady came in from
an adjoining room and bent her pretty
head over the fair letter-writer
Are you almost through. Clara?"
Quite through now. dear"
We'll, then Clara, look here.
And Miss Etherege-the real Miss
Etherege-sat herself down with a
resolute air
1--WE made up my mind to one thing,
Clara" said she. You shan't be a
soverness any longer. You shall live
with me. You shall be my companion
and I'll pay YOU twice as much"
But, Clementine--"
Say yes, darling-do say yes!"
And when Richard Avenel called
hat evening, in obedience to a little
.cncil note from Clara. he found that
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
Colorado Gold Fields.

Colorado is the banner gold-produc-
ing state in the Union. Production in
1897 over S2O,OOO0OO. This year prom
ises to exceed S30,OOO,00O. New strikes
are being made every day. Nothing
like it since the days of 40. Would
you know all about these things?
Then send twenty-five cents for six
months trial subscription to the
MINING WORLD" an eight-page
illustrated weekly paper. Regular
subscription, S1.OO year. The news
lest mining newspaper in the world.
Address World" p. o. Box 1911, Den
ver Colorado.
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New Route to Health,

Little, fragrant, palatable tablets in Il
dainty cuameled metal box, just right for
the vest pocket or the lady's purse. ON the
tablets are stamped the letters sc, C.. O."
Cascaret. Candy Cathartic. Eat one like
candy and the little tablet at once purifcs
and destroys disease germs in the mouth
and throat, stops souring of undigested food
In the stomach. stlrs up the liver. tones and
strength thens the bowels. making them act
healthily and naturally. They are well and
widely advertised in the press. but the best
advertisement for Cascarcts is their won
dcrfu mild yet positive action which makes
n Cascaret convert of every one who tries
them. We recommend them TO all our read
prS
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
THE sETRorHAL's sAcREDNEss
Only Alcohol Wrecks More Lives Thar
BrOken ENGAGEMENTS.


In the April Ladies' Home Journal Ed.
ward w. BOX writes on 1.-The Answer of
Girls Life" discussing the allegation
made against the American girl that she
thinks lightly of the Importance of her be
trothal. "Thc betrothal,'' Mr.. Box asserts.
''should be Just as sacred the marriage.
1t is the gravcst of the two steps which
bind two people together, because 1t Is the
Initiative. Only the most extraordinary cir
cumstnnces Justify II breaking of the be
trothal. Only one other agency In life
alcohol-is responsible for more broken
hearts and wrecked lives than broken en-
gagements. 1t is highly necessary that our
girls should have "A perfectly clear idea OF
what betrothul means, or should mean, II
1t is betrothal in the sight of God.
hasty impulse, the temporary swayinE OF a
tumultous, youthful passion, the confusion
of admiration for affection, the mistaking OF
respect for love: these are not safe grounds
for betrothals. 1t is never to the credit of n
girl, in the eyes of men, that she has been
engaged two or three times. Girls should
remember that. Too often they think that
men feel otherwise. or. perhaps, do not care
But men do. that Is, the men worth marry
Ing. A man looks upon an oft-engaged girl
as he does upon peach with much of the
bloom rubbed or. Bcsidcs men generally
conclude that there Is something wrong with
such "A girl. The right kind of girl will be-
troth herself but once. An unhappy be-
trothal can be just as keen sorrow as an
unhappy marriage. 1t has darkened the life
of more than one woman.'
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MY WIFE'S LIFE. "
How | was the means
of saving it.

when the lungs are attacked and the
symptoms of consumption appear, then
begins the struggle between affection and
that destroying disease which Stays its
thousands annually. 1t Is happy issue
to the struggle when disease is conquered
and health restored. Such an issue does
not always end the struggle, but II did in
the case of Mr.. X. Morris, Memphis, Tenn,
who saw his wife wasting and weakening
and physicians helpless. and then sug-
gested the simple remedy that wrought
the cure. He tells the story thus:
"Sevcn years ago, my wife had severe
attack of lung trouble which the ply
sicians pronounced consumption. The
cough was extremely distressing, espe-
cially at night, and frequently
attended with the splitting of blood. The
doctors being unable to help her, in
duced her to try Dr. Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was surprised at the great relief it
gave. Before using one whole bottle she
was cured. so that now she is strong and
quite healthy That this medicine saved
my wife's life have not the least doubt.
] always keep DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral
in the house. Whenever any OF my family
have n cold cough use 1t, and are
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
rNFLAMMAToRY RHEUMATISM.

From St Lawrence PIaindealer, Canton. N. Y.
To suffer for years with prevailing pain
full ailment, which batiled skillful mediral
treatment, yet which was cured by simple
household remedy, is the lot which befell
Mrs. George l.. Rogers, of West Main Street,
Canton, N. Y.
"Thirteen years ago" said Mrs. Rogers
to n reporter, 81 was attacked with intlam-
mntory rheumatism and n complication of
diseases. You can judge somewhat of what
| endured, when you look mt these hands.
They were distorted, twisted and swollen.
My foot, too, is so much out of shape that
the big toe lays across the others, the end
touching the little toe.
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Goes to Church.

tried different doctors and many proprie-
tary remedies, but was not benefited.
Last March / tried DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and before had finish
ed the first box | began to feel that they
were doing me good. i continued using
them and steadily grew better.
81 have used thirteen boxes of the pills
and to day feel better than for the past fif-
teen years My appetite is good, feel
bright, cheerful and have desire to live
and enjoy society.
81 have been a member of the Methodist
church for many years, but for six yenrs
was unable to attend. lam able now to at
tend the church services regularly and cor
tninly appreciate that privilege. consider
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People a
wonderful medicine and am confident NO
other medicine could have effected the Won
derful cure they have in my case" DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
composed of vegetable remedies that exert
a powerful influence in purifying and en-
riching the blood thus curing many diseases.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use OF the word "CASTORIA, and
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark
!, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, 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 "PITCHER'S CASTORIA" which has
been used In the homes Of Ihe mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the rapper and see that It is the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature of
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name ex-
cept The Centaur Company, of which Chas H
Fletcher is President.
March g, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ. D.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
A Long Look Ahead.

Politicians are even now weighing
the possibilities involved in the next
presidential election. The papers are
full of predictions as to the future
which are somewhat too self-contident
But it is safe to say that n systematic
course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
will renew health in the bilious, rheu
matte or nervous.
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promptly cured."-K. MORRIS, Memphis.
Tenn.

promptly cured."-K. MORRIS, Memphis,
Tenn.
The question: rs consumption cura-
BILE ?" is still debated, and still debatable.
1t is easy to say that this was not a case OF
consumption. Yet the physicians said it
was. They should know. AS matter
of fact, DR.. Ayers Cherry PectorHl has
wrought many similar cures that 1t
seems to argue the curableucss of con-
sumption, in its earlier stages, by the use
OF this remedy. There is no better medi-
cine for pulmonary troubles than Dr..
Ayers Cherry ?ectoral II gives relic. in
cases of Asthma. and Bronchitis, where re-
lief has been heretofore nnattainable. 1t
promptly cures Coughs and Colds. La
Grippe. and all affections of the throat
and lungs Heretofore DIR. Ayers Cherry
Pcctoral has been put up in full size
bottles only, Mt SI.oo per bottle. To meet
a worldwide demand for a smaller pack
age, the remedy is now put up in half size
bottles, AT half price-So cents. Write for
DR.. Ayers Curebook Gree and learn more
of the cures effected by DR.. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Address j. c. Aver Co, Lowell.
Mass
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
Aroused the Scighborhood.

Perrywinkle-Wha were you and
Jane and Mary gazing at so intently al
Swilljug's for when came up the
street. Has he arrived home drunk
again? Mrs. Perrywinkle (seriously)-
No. indeed, John; he just went into
the house er!-Philadelphia North
American.
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backing, he mad succeeded IN amaSS-
ing a fortune OF something over $780,,
900. He had never married, because he
had been too busy in his younger days,
and now that his means would admit
of such a luxury, his hopes and aspira-
tions were all centered in his only
nephew. n fine young fellow, just 81
years of age.
You're all I have in the world,
Dick" said he. "And you shall be my
heir, II only you marry to please me-
Mammon and Cupid are almost In
,ariably ranged in opposition to one
another In this world-and in full view
IF the unparalleled idiocy of such a
proceeding, Dick Avenel fell in love
with pretty girl who hadn't penny
to bless herself with, and one day he
ought his Uncle Mopsleigh.
Uncle" said Dick, I'm in love-
THE deuce you are!" said the old
Gentleman.
with the sweetest girl in the
world" averred Dick.
And who, pray. may she be?' de-
handed Mr. Mopsleigh.
Her name is Clara Cleveland. She's
nursery governess in Mrs. Van Vorst's
family"
Then" said Uncle Mopsleigh,
you'd better get out of love with her
as quick as you can. | want no beg
Early governess in my family! Be-
sides, I've already picked out wife
or you"
"Eh?" said Dick.
Miss Clementina Etherege, the
heiress! Just come to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Maj. Doddington. Worth quar-
ter OF a million in her own right.
And they tell me she is as pretty as a
pink! That's the sort of a wife for
you, my boy!"
Il beg your pardon, sir said Mr.
Avenel, with dignity. Were she as
rich as Croesus, and beautiful as
Venus, she would be perfectly indiifer-
ent to mel"
Don't be an asst" said Mr.. Mops-
eigh
"Sir!" said Dick.
Come with me at once, and call on
Mrs. Maj. Doddington. See for your
elf"
"Of course, will do as you please
about this said Dick. mentally steel
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
Inventor Edison,- brightest Story.

One of the best examples of the great in
ventor Edison's wit is recorded in an anec-
dotal biography of the great inventor in the
April Ladies' Home Journal: "a gentleman
representing the building committee of II
city church called to see Mr.. Edison. The
committee had been unable to decide
whether TO equip the church with lightning
rods or not, and had been sent to secure Mr..
Edison's opinion on the matter.
by all means, said Edison, put on tho
rods You know Providence is sometimes
absent-minded.' "
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

The Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
ern Railway Company has changed its
dining car system from table de hotc
to la carte. with the result of in
creased profits. better service and
greater satisfaction on the part of the
patrons. The cars are open for bust
ness during the entire time they are
on the train and the innovation seems
to have met with the approval of the
passengers.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
HOM,s ThIAI

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., 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 by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists.
WSbedo; o., pyrsis a,dins' Taieda khhan Marvin
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
CUBA LIBR r.

On Cuba's wave-Girt shore
Columbus lies. who bore
The dread seas DER,
Through storms against 1t hurled,
The flag Of Spain unfurled,
Unknown before.
Columbus well may rest,
o Cuba. on thy breast,
With woes oppressed;
Se have both worn the chain
or Gorgon hearted Spain.
The chiefest deadly bane
or men unblest.
Thou art our sister land;
Our southern brcczes bland
Are from thy strand;
Thou slowcst in our sun:
Our stars above thee run;
And we should be as one
In heart and hand.
Thy babes have died of want.
Thy mothers wander gaunt
And mcndicant;
Thy fields with corpses strown
On every wind make moan
To ears inscnsatc grown
As ndumant.
Though mcasurclcSs thy pains,
And though thy lifcblood stains
The fertile plains.
The siolid nations gaze.
And turn and 20 their ways,
And none In pity stays
To stnnch thy veins.
America. for shame!
Thou makest now thy name
A word of blame;
Thou secs thy sister thrust
Into the lowest dust
And begging for crust,
Yet standest tame.
Hast thou the day forgot
When noble France famed 1t
To share thy lot
And make thy battle strongt
Now thou hast prospcred long,
Thou scest thy sisters wrong
And bnrncst not.
Fair isle. In patience wait;
God wcavcs the threads of fate
For small and great:
The sons of men he tries,
Their gold he puriiics,
Yet cvcrmorc supplies
The dcsolate.
Though made to-day hell
BY screaming shot and shell
anu lHllIllt lfli.
Again thy homes shall rise
Beneath uncloudcd skies,
A palm-crOwncd paradise,
And all be well.
Lord God of hosts. make peace;
Let wars and fghtings cease
And love Increase;
Fold up the soldiers tent;
Spike firm the cnnnon's vent;
To those in bondage pcnt
Send sweet rclonsc.
But If hard men still tread
Ger helpless througs unfed
That cry for bread.
Let all wars thunderS roar
And nll its tempcsts pour,
TIL tyrants quail before
Thy judgments dread.
Franklin johnson in Chicago Rccort
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Too Mucl, Alive

Ted was invited out to tea with his mother
one day, and among other delicacies saucer
of orange gelatine set before him. 1t
was n new dish to the little fellow, and he
eyed it disparagingly minute, then said,
very politely: "If you please, 'un. thank
you. / rather guess you can have 1t back
1t keeps wagging so."
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
A Thrilling Tale.

Jones had an exciting adventure
last night
What was it?"
He started home with $50 in his
pocket"
Yes; go on"
And on his own doorstep he was
held up and his money was taken by
n veiled lady"
"A veiled lady? Has he any suspi-
cions?"
"Yes; 1t was his wife"
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
Wanted IA Nest"

Customer want six all wool sets
of underwear. Clerk-What size
please? Customer-All sizes, so one fits
over the other. I'm going to the klon-
dikei
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"Notwith- "


standing lam
s ii x t II V Q
y o n r $ o ! d.
have a pleas
a n t h o III 9
a II d o t h @ +
comforts, life
to me was far
f ro M enjoy
able, for all
other things
pale into in
s ign ificance
when you nre
without good
b al t h. j
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

How heartlessly Josephine treats
her husbandr Yes; she has bought
n bright red umbrella so he can't carry
it."
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"My husband spoiled this whole day for
me; he warned me not to buy anything I
couldn't afford" ''Isn't he silly? II we
bought only what we could afford shopping
wouldn't be any fun at all
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
Smoke sIcdge Cigarettes, 90 for cts.
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Richard III. of England was a much
abused nan." "Well, he was a bicycle
scorcher. wasn't hep
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15
1897. SAMUEL PITCHER. NJ. D.


The total number of umbrellas left in
London cabs for one year, according to n
report Just issued. is II 900.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

"My wife gets lot of money out of me- -
"Why don't you stop itr' "I've tried. but
it's no use; she once was a retoucher In a
photograph gallery"
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The smallest horse in the world is Shet-
land pony owned by the Marchcse Carcano.
in Milan, being only twenty-four inches
high.
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HIS PROMISE.

X. NJ o p S l. EIGH
was an aspiring
man. His motto
was Upward and
Onward" And, to
a certain extent, he
had lived up to it;
for, beginning life
W | I h no greater
capital than a rag
ged coat. a shoe
block and a box of
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Educate Your Bowels with CascArets.
Cundy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
toe 25c nc. G. c. fail. druggists refund money.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

..Thcy have found out about Cleopatra, ;,
needle" "What about itF'' at wasn't a
needle at all; 1t was n hatpin."
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

He is as good his word Eyes, but
his word Isn't worth anything"
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

Mrs. winslOw's Soothing syrup
For children eething softens the gums nham
nation allays pain. wind collie 25 cents bottle
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

SIS your new travelling man enterprisingT
.Enterprising? That man could sell Il
carvcd-lvory card case to an elephant
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Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
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THE SECRET OF A GOOD DISPOSITION.
Bodily Health Makes Wor
Attractive

The world is held fror
trouble of the female
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"Ill have the blue and silver rooms
fitted up for you at once. For, of
course, you'll come and live with me?"
And so the old gentleman acquiesced,
as philosophically as he might, in the
Irresistible tide of circumstances, and
Dick and Clara were happy.
"And. after ALL" says Dick, Il did
obey my uncle. New York News.
The Springfield herald., 1898-04-15

Say yes. darling-do say yes!'
And when Richard Avenel called
hat evening, in obedience to a little
cncil note from Clara. he found that