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WHEN MOTHER ROCKS BABY

I don't know much bout music and the
singin' what Is fine,
TO raise tune at meetin isn't any trade
o. mine:
"A plain old halleluyah could never carry
through.
Fur all the hymns I'm KNOWN wouldn't
make but very few.
~ never teched piany nor a fiddle and
II bow;
even don't try whistlin' much of less it's
mighty low:
And yet restful feelin' in my soul begins
to creep
When mother rocks the baby and is sing
in it to sleep.
It amt no time that's reg'lar with the
po'try words to match,
But like the bees that's hummin' in the
bloomin' clover patch,
It's sweet an low and soothin' and it
makes me kinder seem
AS II was as airy as pictur' in dream
1t takes me off driftin' and driftin'
till feel
AS II the winds were music and thar wasn't
nothin' real
IT jest amt no use try;n' from dozin' fur
to keep
When mother rocks the baby and is sing
in it to sleep.
Her voice amt much, reckon, to some
other folks who know
The highferlutin singers what is in the
opery show;
But have heard it often when she's tell
In sof' and sweet
Their pra' ars unto the chiilun when they
are kneelin' at her feet;
v ~ whisperin' words of comfor. when it.:
IF trouble comes along;
A cheerin' up the spirits when the things
Il are going wrong.
Thar's somethin' that is movin' me some.
whar way down and deep
When mother rocks the baby and is sing
in it to sleep.
It's been to all the chillun when they cud-
died on her breast
The song that led them gently to the land
O. dreams and rest;
And tho it's kind O. foolish yet some
times long to lie
Thar whar the baby's sleepin, with no
wakn' troubles nigh,
It Is the sweetest music that this airth
can give to me,
And shall want to hear 1t in the angels
jubilee.
Like vespers O. the evenin' comes pra r
to bless and keep
When mother rocks the baby and is sing
in it to sleep
Gordon Noel Hurtel, in Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
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Apostolic Teeth.

Nine. X a once noted Russian
beauty, was lavish of her smiles. One
evening, at some reception, Mrs. Craw-
ford, Paris correspondent, was gaz-
ing at her when the late DR.. Evans
came up. what do you think of her
teeth?" ''It was l who provided them"
said the doctor; mo, I'm not joking
but surely they are too transparent to
be of composition" ''They are not of
artificial stuff. l chose teeth from the
mouths of ~ Brittany girls to make the
SET "Why from 1872" Because the
y had the proper number of faultless
teeth. Besides Nine. k is supersti-
tiously orthodox. She wanted her teeth
to be reminder of the 12 apostles. To
please her. | inserted a bit of the true
cross in the gold setting" = London
Truth.
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A HEART PROBLEM.
It Was Easily Solved with the Righ
NJ -.

1t Was Easily Solved with the Right
II will not deny, Mr.. Harkalong," the
young woman said, with down-cast eyes,
that your attentions are agreeable to me. I
II am always glad to have you come"
Mr.. Harkalong attempted to shorten the
distance between them.
And yet" she went on, restraining him
by gesture, II hardly know my own mind.
mi, Miss !, Gillenwaters gertie!" inter
NH mind: Listen to your heart, dear girl. Lis
That's what am trying to do" she re-
piled. eff could only"
IF you could only be sure am worthy?
OF course I'm not, dear! No man on earth il
good enough"
mo, it isn't that. T."
"6 9on po| people object?"
Neither do mine!" he exclaimed, rap
turously.
Again he attempted to shorten the dis
tanGe, and again she restrained him.
Bertie Gillenwaters," hoarsely, he
asked, "would you miss me if l never came
chats it, Mr.. Harkalong," murmured
the agitated maiden, looking at him with
tears in her eyes. II don't want you to quit
coming. Indeed, I don't. I should miss
you. Indeed, should! Mr.. Harkalong'-
and tear rolled down her cheek-7you
bring me the best chocolate creams I ever
get!"-Chicago. Tribune
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EARLY FRENCH EXPLORERS.

The Work of Cartier, Champlain and
Others In the Great Lakes.
Jacques Cartier, who shipped from
St. Malo in 1884, explored the coast of
Newfoundland and made the circuit
of the Gulf of St. Lawrence; and he
did much else, too, for New France, in
opening up negotiations with the many
tribes of Indians who thronged thou
sands strong, and friendly, from all the
regions in and about Quebec and Mon
treal and Ottawa aud Kingston. An
other mariner of St. Malo-Francs
Greve-began the colonization of the
land. About 1870, in France, Samuel
de Champlain was born; and when he
reached the age of early manhood, he,
too, joined in the new-world explora-
ton in the region above the great lakes
ested in the new land, and did all in
their power not only to explore the re-
gion, but to colonize and develop it,
Champlain, in 1915, made an expedition
up the Ottawa river, and penetrated as
far as into Georgian bay, thus touching
the waters of Lake Huron.
In 1918 Etienne Brule, an old inter-
prefer, came into Champlain's camp
with the news of the discovery of Lake
Superior. Lake Erie, with Ontario, was
probably discovered some time earlier
than this. Nicollet, in 1884, started in
canoe from the head of Georgian
bay, sl1irted the eastern and northern
shores of Huron, and at last found him
self at Sault Ste. Marie, or the Falls
of st. Mary, now shortened to $500"
the first white man, it is believed, to
reach this key to the noble lake be-
yond. He went as far as Green bay on
Lake Michigan; and so the Various
lakes at last came into the ACTUAL knowl-
edge of the explorers, and were no
longer myths.
But as these French explorers con-
tinued to develop new and hitherto I'M
dreamed-of possibilities of empires, the
English began to take deep interest in
marked than that theyftvere taking in
their schemes Of colonization in Vir-
ginia and Massachusetts,. Again and
again through the years that follow,
the threads cross and recross, not
weaving beautiful garment of har-
mony, but tangling in wretched snarl.
patchwork of disputes between the
nations.
ENHANCEMENT followed entangle-
ment, wars harassed the land, until at
last the English We're masters of the
northern lake region for all time-un-
less some day we shall see the stars
and stripes floating from the heights of
Quebec.-W. S. HARDWOOD, in ST. Mich
olas
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Charleston, w. Va. March 9. 1896

Charleston, w. Va, March 9, 1898.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen: l can recommend your prep
aration, Pe-ru-na, as tonic. It's reputation
as a cure for catarrh is excellent, it having
been used by number of people known to
me with the very best results. Very truly,
G. w. ATKINSON.
Pe-ru-na enjoys national reputation as
catarrh remedy. It is the only systematic
catarrh remedy yet devised. A thorough
course of Pe-ru-na eradicates catarrh from
the system. Its cures are permanent. 1t
thoroughly cures very old cases of chronic
catarrh that have resisted all other treat
ment: 1t has cured cases of twenty-five
years standing. People afflicted with ca
tarrh should begin course of Pe-ru-na at
once. The spring time is the best season for
this purpose. The rigors of winter have
passed with it's chilling blast and freezing
gales: The blizzard is gone and in it's place
the bal my zephyrs of spring have come
A short course Of treatment with Pe-ru-na
now will work wonders. Now is the best
time. No set-bacls from fresh colds, no de-
lays from .unventilated rooms People of
high and low station recommend Peru ma
North, South, East and West use it as the
supreme catarrh remedy of this generation.
Everybody should have copy Of Dr.. Hart.
mans latest books on chronic catarrh. Sent
free by The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing
Company, Columbus. Ohio
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The Alchemy of Nature,

Your trouble said the lively widow
70 the young heiress, lis that you don't
understand, even slightly, this animal
we call man. You wanted to marry
Cokely, and, as your friend, / left the
field open until you admitted that your
chance was hopeless. Now he and 1
are engaged"
Hes horrid wretch
Thanks. But month ago you
thought him the dearest man on earth.
He is, and he belongs to the strong
oak type. You didn't know enough to
be the clinging vine. Detroit Free
Fress.
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All Other. Descended from omcer.

Miss Wildwood belong to the
Daughters of the Revolution, and pride
myself upon being the most distin-
guished member of the society.
Mr.. argreaves-Indeed! l suppose
you trace your lineage back to some
man who was lion in his day, Ell?
NO, my neutrality-suspicious. was
only private, but from all that can
learn he seems to have been the only
one in the whole army Cleveland
90 dor
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Skaters In Norway's Army.

The Norwegian corps of skaters, a
force peculiar to the army of that coun-
try, is body of soldiers armed with
rifles who can be Unanswered upon ice
or over snow fields of the mountains
with rapidity equal to that of the
best trained avalry.-Chicago Times
Herald
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He Can answer Questions,

A curious character in Paris is man
who makes his living by strolling along
the boulevards and making wagers at
the cafes that he can answer correct
ly any question that relates to the his
tory of France. He always wins the
het.-N. Y. Sun.
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The Alternative,

I'm sorry, madam, but it's against
the rules of the house. / can't exchange
that goods again"
"But my husband doesn't like it,"
why not exchange your husband?"
--Fliegende Blaetter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-04-29

"a word to the wise is sufficient" Pos
sibly-but the man must be mighty wise and
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-04-29
Where the Danger Lies.

She-Don't you think it is dangerous to
eat mushrooms?
He-Not bit of danger in it. The danger
Is in eating toadstools.- Chicago Evening
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-04-29

No woman likes to wear faded dress and
no woman need do so if she buys Simpsons
Prints, because no matter how much they
are washed the colors remain bright till the
goods are worn out. Look for the name
VIM. Simpson & Sons on the ticket.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-04-29

The easiest kind of advice to follow is
the kind we had intended to follow anyway.
Washington Democrat,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-04-29

The most ludicrous being in the world is
he who tries to be unhappy and can't.-De-
troit Free Press.
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Friends, They Say.
Amy-Isn't that small shoe, dear?
~ Maud-Yes, dear-for the ot!-Boston
Traveller.
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Not His Fault.

"Fweddy, why don't you let your mus
tache grow?"
'Why don't let it? Good heavens, deah
boy, do, but it won't !'-Chicago Tribune.
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There is no rhyme for silver, but it jingles
with gold very nicely.-Chicago Daily News.
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Hoods s ss>iiis
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. 81; six for S.
HOOd,c Di11s are the favorite cathar-
AAOOA > AAAS tic. All druggists. 2oc'
HE HAS BECOME WEALTHY.

Has q Splendid Farm, Lots of stock,
and Pays But Little Taxes.
Dominion City, Manitoba,
January 18th, $685.
At the request of the immigration De.
partment of the Canadian Government. T
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give the 1Ol-
lowing in.
formation:
1 immigra-
ted to Mani
| toba in Octo-
| Der, Is 2,
70 m L u
verne, Rock
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Spring Medicine
A Good Blood Purifier q Neces.
sity Now
Hoods Sarsaparilla Unequalled for
Making Rich, Red Blood.

The necessity for taking a good SPRING
Medicine to purify the blood and build up
the system is based upon natural and UNI
avoidable causes. In cold weather there
has been less perspiration and Impurities
have not passed out Of the system as they
should Food has consisted largely Oh
rich, fatty substances, and there has been.
less opportunity for outdoor exercise.
The result is, the blood is loaded with i'm
purities and these must be promptly ex.'
PEELED or health will be endangered.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best Spring
Medicine because it is the best blood
purifier and tonic. 1t thoroughly purifies
the blood and gives vigor and vitality.
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MINI, and took land in Dominion City, Man
itoba, where I now reside. l have been very
successful in Manitoba, and have more than
doubled my capital since l went to Can
ada. l took about $1,000 worth OF wheat,
200 bushels of flax and 600 bushels Of oats:
COWS. Dairying and stock raising has paid
me well; have on the farm now a head of
cattle and 10 head of horses, and sold during
the past year (lS97), 1925 worth of fat cattle.
I have good buildings and comfortable
house and good stable. My children have
than they had in Minnesota. The district
schools are very thorough and good. My
son, now l6 years of age, is teaching the
public school in our district, and receives
salary, of 1920, per year: All my children
have done well at school. l have 81 700 in
also own my personal warehouse and ship
all my grain through it to the railway sta
ton at Dominion City. 1t is free of debt
have no prejudice against the State of
Minnesota, as ! made a living and little
more while in the state, but would not take
Manitoba. The taxation in Minnesota was
too great. l paid taxes on my stock and
chattels. No such taxes have ever been ex-
acted in Manitoba from me, and my land
taxes are about one-half or less than it was
in Minnesota. am delighted with my new
HOIue, anu eApeCC Ill lew years W Ut III
circumstances that will enable me to take
life easy. Yours very truly,
S. G.. MAYNES. f.
P. S. Any person that may take exception
to the foregoing letter will kindly investi-
gate, for can back every word it contains.
I am not an immigration Agent, nor the
agent of any corporation, but simply a
farmer. S. G. MAYNES.
Witness, G. w. SPEERS. ,
The above letter was written at the re-
quest Of G. w. Speers in the State of Min
nesota, where I am at present with my wife,
visiting my friends in my old home. It is
my intention to do what can to have them
remove to Canada, where I have done so
well.
Having called upon Mr.. Davies, of St.
Paul, MINI, was received with every cour
tesy and got some valuable information as
we'll as literature pertaining to Western
Canada. SAMUEL G. MAYNES.
, 1898-09-06

Sir William Harcourt has one quit,
unique memory of the support he gave
in old days to the public worship regn,
latien' act. That was an invitation
which he received to visit Lord Bea,
consfield at Hughenden Manor.
Taking his guest-the member of a
family representing the ownership of
broad acres-round his minute demesne,
Lord Beaconsfield said, Excuse the
vanity of n landed proprietor!" The
young politician accompanied his host
on Sunday to tho village church, and
on the way thither was warned that
some hints of the high church move
ment had penetrated even that sylvan
solitude. my friend, the vicar" SAID
the lord of the manor, will take what
l call a collection and he calls an offer.
tory, and afterward what l call a plate
and he calls an aims dish will be placed
Oh what l call II table and he calls al
altar. "-London News.
, 1898-09-06
CIVIL SERVICE.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces that an examina.
ton will be held for the postal service
in this city on some date between Oc-
tober l and 10, 1898. All persons who
desire to be examined should apply to
the secretary Of the board Of examin-
ers at the postofice. Laramie, Wyo.,
or application blanks, and full inform
alton relative to the scope of the ex-
animation. Applications on form 1O1
must be filed in complete form with
the secretary Of the board prior to the
of closing business on September
otherwise, the applicants cannot be
examined. Soon after filing applica,
tons applicants will be notified as to
the exact date of examination.
G. W. SPALDING,
Secretary.
, 1898-09-06
A DEATH BLOW.

If the advocates of the free and I'M
limited coinage Of silver could have
their way. they would deal a death
blow to many thousands of gold mines
throughout the nation. For many
years they have argued that the gold
dollar has appreciated in value till now
1t has reached a point above 200 cents
in value. The gold dollar is therefore
denominated by them a 2OO-cent dollar.
II their argument is correct then the
RECOMMENDATION OF silver would bring
down the value OF gold SO per cent to
the lOO-cent mark, or silver value. In
der such a condition Colorado's 20 mil
lions of gold which she mined last year
would be worth only 10 millions, and
every gold mine which was not work
ing at a profit OF 100 per cent prior to
the change would necessarily have to
suspend operations. The logic Of the
silverite will not bear Investigation.
, 1898-09-06

The market price Of "scalps," a.
agreed upon between the early French
.colonists of Louisiana and the Indians,
with whom they bargained to fight out
their battles with hostile Indians for
them, varied with circumstances. At
che time the French were at wal with
the Alibamons a scalp" Of one Of the
last named, when brought to them, was
paid for at the rate of a gun, five pounds
of musket balls and as much powder.
"On the l4th of March" U704), writes
De La Harpe, "a party Of 90 Chicachos
(Chickasaws) brought in four Alibamon
scalps. They were given for each scalp
a gun, five pounds of balls and as much
If powder, according to the contract
made with them. New Orleans Plea
yuue.
, 1898-09-06

The Blight Of Free Trade-The
Blessing Of Protection" is the title OF
a document just ISSUED by the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff league. This
document clearly demonstrates the eff
feet Of the system Of free trade under
the Wilson tariff, and Of protection I'M
der the Dingley tariff. 1t Is based on
the result Of the tariff leagues indus,
trial census, and should be in the handA
of every voter. Seven copies to any
address for six cents. Address W. F.
Wakeman, General Secretary, No. 1876
West 23d Street, New York.
, 1898-09-06

Counsel for the Defonse-Gentlemcn.
l appeal to you to return this unfortu-
nate to his little home, where a tender.
loving wife awaits him, where his lit
tie children call him father
Judge (interrupting)-l will call the
learned counsel's attention to the fact
that the accused is unmarried.
Counsel (undismayed, continuing
So much tie more unfortunate is this
poor man, who has no little home.
where no tender, loving wife awaits
him, where no little children call him
father !-Fliegende Blatter.
, 1898-09-06

Two years ago when the chairman of
the democratic state committee was
asked for an expression of his opinion
upon the money question, he made a
candid, forcible statement favorable to
the gold standard. Now the national
committeeman Of the same party. the
Hon. w. H. Holiday, expresses un-
bounded confidence in the financial
ability Of Bryan. whom he would like
to follow again in 1900. 1t is a cas- OF
the blind leading the blind. Better turn
to Corthell for financial wisdom.
, 1898-09-06

In the French quarries of st. Triphon
stone is sawed with steel wire cables
moistened with wet sand and passing
i'll an endless rope over a series Of pull
leys. The wire, which runs from 1000
to l 200 feet per minute, is charged as
it enters the cut with a jet Of water and
siliceous sand, which forms the cutting
material. a running cable of 500 feet
can make a cut 100 feet long.
, 1898-09-06

Grier-By the way, did I eve tell
you that story about the end man and
the small boy?
Frier-No, but several hundred other
people have told it to me.
Grier-Nonsense! Nobody ever heard
it before yesterday.
Frier-Then it isn't worth hearing
Boston Transcript.
, 1898-09-06

The average attendance at places Of
worship in England and Wales is COM
puted to be between 10, 900, 900 and H.
0O0, 900 persons. There is q place of
worship for every 500 individuals, tax.
ing the country all through, and q stat
ed minister for every 700. About 80, 600
sermons are preached every Sunday.
, 1898-09-06

Let such democrats as Wheeler and
Lee answer the charges of mistreat-
emit OF troops. People in general will
have u confidence in their state
ments than in the political frothings of
such journalistic freaks as the Boone
a and Denver News,
, 1898-09-06

Providence and not Mckinley is re-
sponslbae for the good times, says a
that the Lord sS4lds his choicest bless
ings when the republicans are in pow
or, and nothing but poverty and dis
mismanaging matters. Moral: Stick
to the g. o. p. and don't fly in the face
OF Providence.
, 1898-09-06

The democrats are now kicking be-
Of the big gold reserve in the
United States treasury. It's no trouble
to the democrats to handle a gold re-
serve. They could knock it silly in a
tffy and then look around for a syndi-
cate to buy bonds.