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sUNKHAzER FLIES OF MAINE.
Worse Than Jersey Mosquitoes and
kissing Bugs Have No Chance
with Them

Since reading in the newspapers of the
kissing bug and his doings all the people in
rural Maine have taken to capturing bugs
and insectsof all sorts and bringing the speci-
mems to town for examination by newspa-
per men and naturalists. Countless are the
kinds of bugs that have been taken to
Bangor in bottles, boxes and preserve jars,
and the captors all seem to be sorely dis
appointed when told that instead of the gen.
uine kisser they have a moth killer, lace
winged fly, or something quite common and
harmless.
A man came from Veazie to- Bangor the
corked up in preserve jar and claimed the
credit of having captured the first kissing
bug in that part of the country. It was not
the famous kissing bug that he had, but ma
tive bug somewhat. resembling a small lob
ster with WINGS,
Il don't care hang" declared the Veazie
man, when told that he must try again.
"These fellers kin lick the stuffin' out of
Sunkhazers, and that's what none of your
common bugs kin do"
Not many people living far away from
Bangor know what "Sunkhazer" is like.
1t is ferocious big fly that infests the flats
and meadows about Sunkhaze deadwater,
a place in the Penobscot river where the
water is slack. and where millions of logs
are RATED. The Sunkhazers, are the pest
their hearts content, and nothing car drive
them away. They are four times the size of
the famed mosquitoes of Jersey, and any
Maine man will back one of them against a
dozen kissing bugs in fair standup fight.
Maine folks have, probably, no kissing bugs,
but so long as the Sunkhazers survive they
will not feel lonesome.-N. Y. Sun.
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SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick. just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources. after
stating his case to one Houthwick, a ship
master. is shipped as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. lynn,
the supercargo. describes sail. The strange
vessel gives chase. but is disabled by the
Industry's guns In the fray Capt. Houth-
wick and one of the crew are killed, but the
Industry Is found to be little damaged.
Sellinger first mate. takes charge and
puts into Sidmouth to secure a new mate.
Several days later, when well out to sea,
an English merchantmen is met, whose
aptain has letter addressed to Jeremiah
Hope. at Havana. The crew of the vessel
tell strange tales OF the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commission
to take Panama. One night little later,
the English vessel having proceeded on her
course. a bit of paper is slipped into Ar
dicks hand by one of the sailors This is
found to be a warning of a mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym They resolve to secure
the mate. but Pradey. eavesdropping in the
cabin, makes through the dorr and arouses
the crew. Capt. Sellinger joins Ardick and
lynn. The crew break through the now
barricaded door, but are forced to retire,
having lost seven of their number. Finding
themselves now too shorShanded to man
age the boat. Pradey decides to scuttle and
desert the vessel, taking his men off in the
only available boat. The captain, super
cargo and second mate soon discover their
plight, but hastily constructing a raft bet
away just before their vessel sinks. The
next morning Spaniard draws near them.
The man in the rigging shouts: III you
would board US. take to your oars. Be
speedy, or you will fall short" On board
they are sent forward with thecrew, being
told they will be sold as slaves on reaching
Panama. The ships cook they find to be
Mac Ivrach. ''frae Clagvarloch," so
friend. Four days later the Spaniard is
overhauled by buccaneer flying the Eng
lish flag. The three Englishmen and Mac
Ivrach plan to escape to the buccaneer on
a rude raft Sellinger, the last to attempt
to leave the Spanfard, is disabled. Just
after the others put off they see a figure
dangling from the yard arm. whom they
suppose is Capt. Sellinger Hailfng the buc-
cancer. our three friends find themselves
in the hands of their old mate, Pradey.
He treats them kindly and offers to do them
no harm If they will but remain quiet con-
corning the mutiny he headed. The Black
Eagle, Pradey's ship, comes to Chagre,
Cuba, which town they find Morgan has
taken under the English flag. From her
the Black Eagle with Morgans fleet pro-
ceeds to Panama. The command consists
of about 1,200 men Having landed, they
march on to the city. The assault on the
city is begun Many of the buccaneers fall,
md Ardick IS wounded. Through the smoke
he sees Pradey approaching. The city at
last falls. Ardick, coming to, finds lynn
had rescued him from Pradey's murderous
hand by killing the villain.
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NICELY TAKEN IN.
He Knew the Ways OF the
World But Got CanEht
Mapping.

The man in question used to say he knew
the way of the world as cat knows its
own kittens, and laugh at the wiles of those
who live on their wits. --@s-.
He had been economizing at every turn
for long time, saving all that he could,
for the holidays were near at hand, He
left his station the other night in the teeth
of a blizzard The buses had stopped ran
ming, and he buttoned his coat collar about
his neck with determination to walk
home rather than squander the price of .
cab.
''Beastly night" said a tall, imposing
man, as he tapped our friend on the shout
der. Get into my carriage there; IN be
with you in minute" and he dashed into
the station after his bag. 1t was too good
an offer to be refused, and the travelling
man put in most of his time in thanking
his benefactor, who politely insisted that
the pleasure was all his. ..
Just tell him where to drive to- he said,
later;, 81 get out here. No, don't mention
it. Glad Of the opportunity"
Now, it was horrible night, and he was
using another mans carriage, so he could
give him cigar to keep his nose warm. AT
last the economical traveller was at home,
and he shouted CHEEKY good night as
he slammed the door of the vehicle and
started for the house.
Here, cried the driver, you've forgot
Thanks. What is it?'' as he hurried
Nine shillings:"
"What?" as the narrowing conviction
chat other man be bowed don't know
Then our man drowned the voice of the
storm while he was settling, and. going in,
swore his wife to secrecy That's the way
it got out.-Pearson's Weekly.
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JOTTINGS ABROAD.

The empire of Morocco is the most
important state that is absolutely
without a newspaper.
The disproportisn of the sexes is
still very great in Australia. In West
Australia there were only $4,000 wom-
en- in a population of 10000.
Prof. Lombroso declares that China
is the only country in the world that
has succeeded in avoiding the four
great social evils-feudalism, militar-
ism, sacerdotalism and capitalism.
London's General Omnibus company
runs 1900 omnibuses, which carry $780,
100000 passengers year and run 49,
100000 miles. 1t owns 1881 horses
and employs 5000 men. The annual
receipts are about S6,0O0,OoO.
Germany turns out a hundred new
picture postal cards a day. according
to the British consul at Frankfort. and
the yearly output Is over 10000, 900,
which are exported to all parts of the
world. Since the collecting mania be-
gan the increase in the number of
postal cards handled by the German
post Office has been IL. 600, COO a wear.
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Fee Strangely Earned.

It was on the night of the Jeffries-Fitz-
simmons prize fight, and man reached the
West side apartment house in which he
pockets failed to bring forth his bunch Of
keys. He rang the bell repeatedly for the
janitor, but could get no response. He was
exceedingly tired. there was no hotel in the
n1eighborhood, and, besides, there were fam
to spend the rest of the night away.from
home. The sight of a physicians night bell
gave him an idea. He pushed the button
hard for 80 seconds or more. In due sea-
son the physician came to the door and
opened it.
What is your fee for night callsD' asked
the locked-out individual.
-Four dollars was the astonished reply.
All right, here you are. was locked out
and couldn't get, in. Sorry to trouble you, -
and he began his weary march upstairs,
happy in the thought. of the evils he had es,
caped.-N. Y. Tribune.
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CHAPTER XIV.

OF THE CONCLUSION OF OUR GREAT
SURPRISE AND WHAT FOLLOWED
AT THE HEELS OF 1T.
Even Mr.. lynn changed color, and
for my part my legs grew weak and my
heart thumped like fulling hammer.
why, friends. don't We know me
Do We take me for a ghost?'
1t was the same old hearty, sea
rough voice that we knew so well. It
was no spirit, but the mans mortal
self!
Mr.. Tym.was the first to pull himself
together. He rushed forward, and
with a little cry of gladness seized
Sellinger by both hands and danced
the strong skipper about. Twas next,
and could scarce keep back the tears
as I gripped the big brown hands.
Even Mac Ivrach grinned like merry
andrew and cut one step of caper as
he took his turn.
But, man." cried Mr.. lynn, as we at
last released the skipper and stood de-
ightedly about him, "how can this be
Did we not see you hanged? Aye,
dangling your length from the yard
arm of the Pilanca? Why, we made
out the very white shirt you have on
surely the only one among the crew.
The captain first gave stare of as
constituent and incredulity, and then
broke into low whistle.
aye, aye, I see how it was 1t was
the boatswain, Pedillo. Marry, never
thought of your taking him for me!
You see the old governor conceived
the notion that the fellow was more
responsible than anybody else for our
little break, and so danced him up to
the yard. I believe one of the priests
gave him shirt, or frock, to be turned
off in, and so that was where you got
your white tog. Aye, aye, under
stand the thing now
And so, of course, did we, and it was
simple enough, to be sure.
He asked a question Or two in turn,
which we answered, and then I went on
to inquire how the Spaniards used him
after our escape.
"Why, not so bad" he answered.
"My wound was attended to, and then
I was clapped in the brig. When the
ship reached Chagre was set upon the
midships of mule and brought here.
Since then have lived in the house of
Faith! but that reminds me- have
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HAPPINESS WRECKED.
Cor Lack of n Iced Pencil the Young
Man Lost q Golden OD.
Dortunity.

There is a certain very disconsolaGe
young man over at the treasury depart
ment who bends pers2iringly over his
desk all the day and thinks long and
gloomy thoughts about himself. 1t
ness of his, because he happened not
to have a lead pencil with him one
afternoon lately. After the toll of the
day was ended for him he WAS riding
out to an inn in the suburbs, where he
is staying for the summer. Next to him
IN the electric car sat E.rl whom he
had seen but once before, but whom
that once had made him lcng to see
again. He hao met ner at an enter
tainment of some kind las winter and
he knew she lived in Baltimore. Over
ioyed to see her again, he fairly bub-
bled with delight when SHE bowed.
He talked to her and she talked to
him till, thirdly enough, he yent,lred to
insinuate that he would be only too
grateful for permission - call. Ora
ciously she gave it. Sh. was staying,
she said, with her aunt il Blank avenue,
at such and such number. Now, the
yOUuS Iudh 10 as uDSSuC-lbln(ltu q DclllR
as ever you met AND he never trusts his
memory for a moment.
He searched his pocket for a pencil,
but pencil he had none. He is, how
ever, a young man of resources. He
took out a postal card and registered
the address, which had four figures,
BY tearing little Sis in the four sides
of the card, each side representing one
igure. The lame of the avenue he
trusted himself to remember, as it is
named for the state of his birth.
The world was very rosy for him for
several days till the evening on which
he was to make his first visit arrived
Then lie dressed himself with great
care and consulted the postal card.
The little gashes we're still in it, but he
couldn't remember which side he held
next him as he tore them, nor at which
corner he began. The address may be
any one OF the dear only knows how
many combinations the four figures
can be made into. He has consulted
the city directory. The girls surname
appears for half column, but nobody
of the name lives in Blank avenue. The
aunt's name, evidently, is not hers
She is lost to him-iost for the want
of n lead pencil, and until the relenting
fates permit him to meet her again he
can only think, self-reproachfully the
gloomy thoughts to which 1 have al.
ready Observation-Disclosures Post.
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Cycling I'm HOlla ad.

AT distance Holland, by reason of
its fiatness, may seem to be an ideal
country for the cyclists, bat as a mat
ter of fact it is one of the worst in Eu-
rope. This is owing TO the fact that all
the main high roads of the country are
paved with brick sized stones. end the
consequent jolting is very disagreeable.
An English gentleman one day rode
over from The Hague to Leyden. a dis
lance of about ten miles, aud returned
home SO shaken and sore that he had to
use an embrocation for his loins and
back. In spite of these drawbacks the
cycling mania appears to have taken
very deep root in Holland.-N. Y.
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run at my best speed hfther, not alone
to sail in your company, but because
of another matter of urgency. Will
you come along with me and make no
stay for questions?"
'Surelyl" cried Mr.. lynn, without
hesitation.
And Mac Ivrach and said the same.
Then this way"
He turned, and set off up the same
street he had emerged from. had, of
course, noticed his dress and other ap-
pearance, ere this, and found that he
looked and was habited as formerly.
He was armed now, however, being
girtfed with a belt, to which was hung
hanger.
We fetched up at high stone wall,
which I perceived must set off con-
siderable estate. A little way along
this wall was strong iron gate, the
top defended by sharp spikes. The cap
tain plucked key out of his pocket,
with which he unlocked this gate, and,
urging us all in before him, hastily
locked it again. now perceived that
we were in an extensive garden. fruit
and shade trees standing thickly about
and the walks bordered with flowers.
A little way in the rear could partly
make out a handsome, low stone house.
The captain hurried us up the main
walk, making no concealment now of
speed, and at fair run we brought up
before the door of the house. I per-
ceived then that the place was strong
as well as handsome, the building be-
ing of some yellowish stone set off
with cage fashion of balconies in the
Spanish style. The chief entrance was
directly before us, a step leading up to
it, and noticed that the door was a
very strong affair and in height and
bigness was sufficient for a little
church. The captain knocked sharply
twice, when the door was slowly
opened and an cid negro put out his
head.
"All's well. Tonic. These are the
friends went to seek"
The old fellow looked at us a little
srspiciously. I thought, but without
objection stood aside.
These quarters" said the captain,
turning to us. belong to Don Enrique
de Cavodila. You recall him, think"
We readily did so, for he was one of
the grandees of the Pilanca.
WELL went on the captain, ''he is
or has BENNY master, and. having
used me very WEI, am somewhat be-
holden to him. yet even more Iwould
do good turn 20 his wife. Dona Isa-
bella, and to his niece, Senorita Car
men. You see now the reason of my
hurry"
Surely" said Mr.. lynn, "and we will
gladly help you" Mac Ivrach and ]
also heartily assented.
I am free to say know not how
the thing is to be managed" said the
captain. sinking his tones little, 'sbut
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main with Morgan, broke ranks and
shortly quilted the castle.
There to be removed from the hor-
rors we must see here?" answered.
Il am favorable to it."
And /" said Mac Ivrach.
But the words were scarce out of his
mouth when man came running out
of the opening of the neighbor street
and on seeing us pulled up short.
"Saunts and angels defend us!" cried
Mac Ivrach, fairly staggering back.
THE gaist O. the captain!"
For, indeed, the man appeared to be
no other than Capt. Selinger.
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What did you assault him for'?'"
He called me lobster, your honor
Called you lobster, did he? What
is your business?"
I've got an alley cleaning contract.
your honor"
I'm this ward?"
"Yes, your honor"
That's sufficient. I know now the
alleys are cleaned in this ward. The
lobster, my friend, is a seavenger of
the sea, but he is a good scavenger.
You are scavenger ON land and a
mighty poor one. The lobster is the
one to complain of the comparison,
and the fine for striking this boy for
calling you lobster will be five dol
lars and costs. Next!"-Chicago Tri-
oune.
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,Tfs False.

"Woman's browning glory is her
hair" he quoted.
Not now" returned his pessimistis
friend.
What do you mean?" he demanded
In many cases now woman's crown
ing glory is some other woman's hair, /"
answered his pessimistic friend; and
before the optimist could Indignantly
deny the assertion he noticed some of
it advertised in the paper he was read
ing and wisely held his peace.-Chica-
go Post.
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All Down..

Mrs. B.-Just look, George. at these
beautiful pillows bought at to-day's
sale.
Mr.. B.-But really. my dear. think
we have plenty of pillows now.
"oh. but I couldn't resist buying
these: they were all marked down.
Chicago Evening News.
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Aeco..t.a ror

Mr.. Crude Ito wife, at breakfast table,
Our neighhor, Mr.. Lens, the astron-
omer, tells me that they have discovered
more spots on the sun.
Crude, Jr.-That's right, pop. 1 put
them there in little scrap he and /
had observation-disclosures Times.
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Repairing wall Paper.

Wall paper that has become bruised
Or torn of in small patches and cannot
be matched may be repaired with or
binary children's paints. Mix the
colors till you get as nearly as possible
the desired shade and lightly touch up
the broken places and at the distance
ct foot or two the Disagreement will
he quite unnoticed.-Chicago Chronicle.
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One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns
and bunions. At all ruggists and shoe
stores. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen 8 Olmsted LIE Row u Y
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A Helpinr HAND.

The Landlord Tin surprise)-Why.
Mr.. Hallrumei What are You doing?
Putting that butter in your tea?
Mr.. HallrumeI was always taught,
Mrs. Starvum, that the strong should
help the weak.-Puck.
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sent The wife,

Minister am sorry didn't see you
at church yesterday, Tummus.
Tummus-Weel, We see, it wis siccan
wat day it wisna fit to turn DOT a dog
IN. But sent the wife, sir.-Tit-Bitss
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stfrf More Counterfeftlng.

The secret Service has just unearthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured :
large quantity of bogus bills, which are 50
cleverly executed that the average person
would never suspect them of being spurious
Things of great value are always selected for
imitation, notably Hostetter's Stomach Bit
for disorders like indigestion, dyspepsia,
constipation, nervousness and general de-
bility. Always go to reliable druggists who
have the reputation of giving what you ask
for.
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Porous P1as<er.

What are th$ holes for?' asked little
Edna, looking at the porous plaster that
her mother was preparing to adjust on
Willie's back. Its funny you don't know
that; SIS. interposed Willie. They 're'to
eler
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It is a. mighty good thing that the Lord
does not enforce the law as He did against
Ananias.-W ashington Qa.) Democrat.
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WrOnGeL

his price,"
You're a darn liar said the member
from Walypang, in an undertone. MY
price is only $500, and amt got it yit."-
Chicago Times Herald.
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After six years suffering 1 was cured by
fiso's Cure:-Mary Thomson, 293 Ohio Ave.
Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '9l.
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A man has to be very much in love with
woman to willingly carry her parasol over
her.-Philadelphia Times.
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.
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Love of money is the root of all evil
and of much good.-Chicago Daily News.
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The Best Prescription for ChfIls.
end Fever ID bottle of GROVES TAsfKLEss
CHILL Tome. 1t Is simply iron and quinine in
. tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price.50c.
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Appreciated.

Wife-John, let me tell you that as surely
as you keep on in your present career, just
so surely win you pay for your indulgences.
Husband with air of pride Thanks
dear, for that tender tribute to my financial
probity.-Boston Courier.
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Is A true and omcIal /.

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copy. A Fac-Simile of
the Historical Docu-
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commission as Com
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on fine
and showing the great
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To Cure q Geld N One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure 25c.
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The Common Fate.

THe COmmOu FATE.
Like everybody else the sea waves arrive
at the shore in great style, but they go away
broke.-Philadelphi Record.
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THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE.

General Washington's
mander-in-Chief OF the
authenticity duly cert
Blaine, Sec. OF State.
bond paper in two colors
seal Of the United Stat
ing and an ornament TO
mailed to any address
Remit by registered lett,
or2c. postage stamps TO
Adams Street, Chicago,
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Injustice.

fro BE CONTINUED. j.
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OF THE CONCLUSION OF OUR GREAT
SURPRISE AND WHAT FOLLOWED
AT THE HEELS OF 1T.