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The leader., 1899-08-30
HAS CHARMED LIFE.
Remarkable Wounds of a Volunteer
Just Returned from Manila.
Carries = Filipino Bullet at the Apex
of the skuIi-Hi. Left Leg
shattered by Another
Ballet.

With a bullet f2om a Filipino's life
resting on his brain at the apex of the
skull, the socket of his left eye empty,
his left leg still helpless. but slowly re-
gaining strength. and with steel plate
helping out the functions of his breast
bone, Private Harvey X. Smith, com
pany +, First Washington volunteers,
is the popular wonder of one of the
convalescent ward at the Presidio
military hospital at San Francisco.
Young Smith only the other day had
the remnant of his left eye removed.
Then the surgeons probed for the bull
let that had left him half sightiess and
located it in the very top of the cheer
full soldiers head. In few days an
operation will remove the bullet, which,
if left alone, the military surgeons say,
might cause insanity and eventually
death.
Private Smiths career for seven years
past has been such as few men live to
tell about. In 1898 he was passenger
on an eastern road when a smash-up oc-
Cured. Both of Smiths arms, the
right leg and breastbone were shat
tered. He was taken to the home of
his parents in Chicago and for months
his life was despaired of. Then his
breastbone was patched up with
steel plate. The other injuries had
healed, so when the Klondike fever
broke out in 1897. Smith. apparently as
well as ever, joined a party that en-
dured great hardships and finally be-
came stalled in the muck along White
pass.
Smith reached Seattle just few days
before the call for volunteers. and when
the call came enlisted as a private in
company F. Last April in skirmish
near San Fernando a mauser bullet en-
tered his left eye and followed his skull
to the top, where it is to-day. Another
mauser in the same fight shattered his
left leg.
Smith was invalided home on the
Morgan City. The doctors say that ex-
cept for the loss of his left eve Smith
will be well and sound again. He is
able even now to hobble about the
reservation on crutches. seemingly the
cheeriest man among the scores of VIC
tins of the Philippine climate and the
Filipino bullets now located at the
Preside.
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AS SEEN BY A WOMAN.

Nothing on earth is so terrible as the
fear of it.
One of woman's pet economies is saw.
ing string that she never uses.
1t is noticeable that persons with
false teeth do not enthuse over green
corn.
The ideal man is not the one that
makes the best everyday sort of hus-
band.
Babies are brought up on the bottle
and men are brought down by the same
means.
If the telephone girl became engaged
every ring she receives there would be
trouble.
Housekeepers who pirate OF able but
ter could leave off the first letter and
be more truthfully descriptive.
The feminine server in a cheap res
taurant calls herself waiter girl; the
one in a wealthy family, waitress.
Some of our friends are so dependable
they never come to see us but we
may be certain they want something
from US.
What's the use of crying over spilled
milk. or of sour milk, either, when the
cook tells you that the latter is just the
thing for breakfast cakes.
1t is foolish bride who insists upon
her husbands treating her on their
wedding trip as though they had been
married ten years-he is so quick to
acquire bad habits, you know.-Phila-
delphia Times.
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ALPHABETICAL coNUNDRUMs.

What letter gives lover the mittenf
An D.
What letter is above your ankle? An
l..
What letters remind you OF a flower?
Your O's.
What three letters are your foes? Your
Nm Els.
What size OF letter promotes good
health? Y Il size.
What letters should physicians use
in their practice? or.
What two letters can you make 60
Of? l. y, to be sure.
What letters should be used in pep
pcriag sentences? KIN.
Whit one must you get to visit Eu-
rope? u must cross the 4.
What letters must one select TO en-
JOY repose? lie must take his Els.
What letter ought you to bestow on
your blind grandmother? LetterC..
What color must f be to always be
prompt? Red, for then it will always
be red-E.
"udt Ittttl Hihsb lTltDu DlU you
search for when he praises the wealth.
err? Find a.
What gender will render b god.
dess? Masculine, for IT will then be.
come he Il (Hebe).
What letter of Caesars name, multi.
piled by four, assisted him in his con.
quests? His four C's.
What very great depth in two letters
will give the name of country where
foreigners live? Abyss in | A (Abys-
sinia) .-Youth's Companion.
The leader., 1899-08-30
POLITICAL DRIFT.
mayor Jones of Toledo Fails TO Sc
cure Ohio Gubernstorisf NomIn-
nfon-NebrasLa Conventions.

Columbus, o., Aug. 23.-The union re-
form party on Tuesday nominated a
full state ticket headed by Seth II. Ellis,
OF Warren county, for governor. There
were about 400 delegates, representing
all but three or four of the So coun-
Ties in the state, according TO the re-
port OF the committee on credentials.
j. w. Sharp, of Richland county, a
straight union reformist, was made
permanent chairman. II became evil
dent very soon after the opening of the
convention that the faction which ia
vored the Endorsement of Mayor Jones,
OF Toledo, for governor, were in hope
less minority, and they made a desper-
ate attempt to turn the convention into
farce, but without success. On the
hrst ballot for governor Mayor Jones,
whose name had been presented. re-
ceived only 20 votes out of a total of
362. The platform adopted contains
but single plank: Direct legislation
under the system known as the initia-
tive and referendum" Seth Ellis, the
nominee for governor, is a well-known
farmer, prominent in the state and ma
tional grange.
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 23.-Nebraska
democrats. populists and silver repub-
hcans met in this city Tuesday and
fused on nominations for judge of the
supreme court and two members of the
board of regents of the state univer-
sity. Former Gov. Silas 4. Holcomb
was nominated for supreme justice by
the populists and Endorsed by the other
two conventions,
The democratic conventions resolu-
tions committee, of which Mr.. Bryan
was chairman, reported at the night
session, and its report was adopted.
The resolutions adopted indorse and
emphasize each and every plank of the
national platform adopted at Chicago
in 1896.
The platform of the populist conven-
ton Endorsed the platform of the popu-
list national convep n of 1896. and in
addition contained planks denouncing
the policy of the administration in the
Philippines.
The platform of the silver republic.
ans was much the same, and contained
in addition strong plank declaring
agar st the use of railroad passes by
public officials.
This pass resolution was adopted by
the populist convention without dis
sent, but stirred up great commotion
among the democrats. many of whom
fought il tooth and nail and for a time
the gathering was resolved into a scene
of great disorder. Finally the matter
was put to a vote and the resolution de-
clared passed.
Mr. Bryan addressed all three con-
ventions and was emphatic in his de-
nunciation of the administrations pol
icy in the Philippines. He also spoke
vigorously in support of the free coin
age of silver, declaring it to be the
main issue now before the public. He
denounced trusts in strong terms and
criticised the administration for doing
nothing to regulate them. He was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm.
For regents of the state university
the conventions nominated Edison Rich,
of Omaha, and j. l.. Teeters. of Lin
coin, the names going through without
any opposition.
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OTIS Exclusion OF Chinese.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The state de-
partment does not apprehend that any
international complications will arise
out of Gen. Otis course in excluding
Chinese from the Philippines, as this is
said to be only a temporary military
expedient, leaving the general ques-
ton to be determined by congress.
Moreover, it seems that the exclusion
of Chinese comes about through the
adoption of military regulations fol-
lowing the lines of United States laws
and not by the detailed enforcement
of the United States statutes relating
to Chinese exclusion.
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CRISIS IN GERMANY.
Diet Defies the Emperor and Defeats
Canal Bill-Entire Cabinet
Agrees to Resign.

Berlin, Aug. 22.-Germany finds itself
facing a cabinet crisis. AS an outcome
of the rejection of the Midland canal
bill last Saturday, the ministers met
late Monday afternoon at the residence
of the imperial chancellor, Prince Won
Hohenlohe, and decided to resign.
Berlin, Aug. 24.-It is understood that
as a result of the council Wednesday the
cabinet will remain in Office and there
will be no dissolution. 1t is possible,
however, that the minister of the in
terror, Baron Won Der Horst, will be
replaced. he having bungled some in
structions from the emperor regarding
the votes on the canal bill in a manner
irritating to the conservative party.
The dismissal of some dozen district
presidents who contributed to the de-
feat of the bill is also expected.
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AT LONG BRANCH.
frehdent Mckinley Greeted with
Much Enthusiasm - speaks At
Methodist Camp Meeting.

Long Branch, y. j., Aug. 26.-Presi-
lent and Mrs. Mckinley, with Vice
President and Mrs. Hoba T.. Garrett A.
Hobart, Jr., Attorney General Griggs.
UT. and Mrs. RiNey, Private Secretary
Cortelyou and Executive Clerk Barnes.
arrived here Friday morning at 7:45
o'clock from Plattsburg, on a special
rain of four palace cars. As the train
irew into the station the presidential
salute was fired by Wilson battery,
second battery. y. G.. New York. and a
detachment of troop c, of Brooklyn,
presented arms.
AT ten O'Clock the reception commit
tee and officers of troop G, of Brooklyn,
and the Second battery. of New York,
drove over to Normanhurst in six car
-iages and formally welcomed the pres
dent to Long Branch.
The committee also rendered to the
president a public reception at night at
the Hollywood hotel. which the presi
lent was obliged to decline.
4 trip was taken to Ocean Grove,
where the Methodist camp meeting
ground was visited.
President Mckinley. in an address at
Ocean Grove Friday afternoon. said:
81 believe that there is more love for our
country, and that more people love the flag
than ever before. Wherever the flag is
raised 1t stands, not for despotism and OPP
pr Gsion. but for liberty, opportunity and
numa nifty, and what that nag has done for
us we want II to do for all people and all
ands which by the fortunes of war have
come within its jurisdiction That flag does
not mean one thing in the United States
and another in Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines. There has been some doubt in
some quarters respecting the policy of the
government in the Philippines. l see no
harm in stating it in this presence. Peace
first, then, with charity for all. establish a
government of law and order. protecting
life and property and occupation for the
well-being of the people who will partici-
pate in 1t under the stars and stripes.
President Mckinley. accompanied by
DR.. Price. Carl Price. Secretary Cortel-
you and DIR. and Mrs. Rixey, were es-
corted back to Long Branch from Ocean
Irove by troop c, of BROOKLYN.
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His Mission Successful,

Manila, Aug. 25.-Gen. Bates has re-
turned from Sulu, having successfully
accomplished his mission there. After
five weeks negotiation, with much tact,
an agreement was signed which in sub
stance was as follows:
American sovereignty over the Moros
shall be recognized, and there shall be no
persecution against religion; the United
States shall occupy and control such parts
of the archipelago public interest de-
mands; any person may purchase land
with the sultan's consent; the introduce
ton of firearms shall be prohibited; piracy
shall be suppressed; the American courts
shall have jurisdiction except between the
Moros; the Americans shall protect the
Moros against foreign imposition and the
sul;an's subsidiary from Spain shall be con-
tinued.
The sultan and several chiefs signed
the agreement.
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Five Killed nv DyUa m ite.

Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Five miners
were killed by an explosion of dyna-
mite Thursday evening at the Mar
garet Mining company's mill near Car
terville. The dead are: David j. Sin
clair, Duluth, Mimi; X. j. Robbins.
Sedalia. Mo-; Henry Gilbert, Joplin;
Frank Huddleston, Joplin; Will Mess
more, Carterville, Mo. While Gil
bert was engaged in the prep
aration of a blast stick of dynamite
which he held in his hand exploded, and
the conclusion exploded box of dy-
Mantle which stood near by. The big
concentrating plant was demolished,
and the five men at work were blown
to bits.
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KAISER WANTS TO MAKE GIFT
1t Is Said He Desires to Give Three
Marine Paintings to His
GRANDMOTHER.

Emperor William has expressed de-
sire to furnish three seascapes painted
by himself for the decoration of Queen
Victoria's new yacht, which is near
ing completion. His majesty's enthu-
siasm as painter of marine subjects
is well known. The imperial yacht
Hohenzollern is adorned with a series
of imperial works, which include repre-
sensations of Great Britain naval VIC
tories.
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Modern Fable.

A general who was conducting war in
DISTANT island wrote to the agricultural de.
partment of his government to ship him a
ton Of gcorns. When asked what he in.
tended to do with them he replied:
There is no shade in our trenches. and
the troops suffer from heat 4 growth of
large oaks will add much TO the comfort
OF the men in the firing line"
He would have said more but his alton.
ton was arrested by burst Of song from
q neighboring Jungle
All, he sighed, that is a round robin!'
And he walked sadly away.-San Fran.
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The Worldly View.

The Parson-The majority of men,
black and white, brown and yellow, civ
ilized and savage, pagan and Christian,
look forward with deep and fervid long
ing to the life beyond the grave. That
proves that the soul is immortal.
The Critic-Oh no; that simply
proves that the majority of men, black,
white, brown, yellow, civilized, savage,
pagan and Christian, are married. -
Judge
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Five Cubaus Killed.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 24.-The rural
guard and a number of Cuban soldiers
had conflict Tuesday night at Cue
vitas, small town near Santiago, in
which five were killed and ten wound
ed. The difficulty was the result of a
rumor that the American authorities
would reject all applications for share
in the $3,000,000 that had not been filed
before the payment at Guantanamo last
The leader., 1899-08-30

Washington, Aug. 26.-Since the be-
ginning of the Spanish war there have
been enlisted in the regular army 9O,-
GIL men. This includes those who were
discharged after the close of the war
and the increase of the regular army for
service in the Philippines. Three hun
bred and ten thousand and sixty-five
applied and were rejected.
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New York, Aug. 24.-Three persons
were killed and three injured at Sea-
bright, n. j., while driving, by being
run down by train of the New Jersey
Southern railroad. The dead are: Miss
Louise Terry, 20 years of age; Charles
Trippe, seven years; Oreata Terry, 10
years of age. The injured are Mrs.
Charles Trippe, her baby and Louisa
Farr.
The leader., 1899-08-30

"Rehfuse meh proffered love, proud
gerrul," cried the heavy villain, ''an'
by meh halidome I'll dash yeh over yon-
deh beetling cliff"
The girl gazed in the direction desig-
mated by his grizzly foretinger.
HUH" she said. That's only a
bluff" For she was up in topography
as well as some other things. Stand
ard and Catholic Times.
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Might Re WOrae.

Czar-The police have just unearthed
another poison plot against me. This
life is very trying.
Czarina-I know, my dear; but
think, if we lived in the Baker-feud dis
trict of Kentucky!-N. Y. World.
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The New Torpsao.

A young Swede has invented a torpedo
operated soieiy by invisible rays OF light,
which enables it to explode at will beneath
the enemy feet. In ike subtle manner
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters attacks and con-
quers all stomach troubles When a sufferer
from constipation or dyspepsia or liver com
plant takes the Bitters be is sure Of one
thing, sooner or later. and that is cure. See
that a private Revenue Stamp covers the
ned Of tho hotttn
The leader., 1899-08-30

New York. Aug. 21.-Gen. Thomas
A. Davies. of this city. died at Ogden
burg, N. T., aged 30 years. He was
graduate of West Point. served in the
Sixteenth New York volunteers and
was breveted major general of volun :
terra.
The leader., 1899-08-30

A railroad official in a recent lecture
stated that it cost his road each year
about $1,000 for pins; S., 900 for rubber
bands; $4,000 for ink; $1,000 for lead
pencils-also that it cost nearly as
much for stationery to carry on the
business as for iron.
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The Bride-So you didn't feel quite
sure of me until just before the cere-
mony?
The Groom-No, darling. l never
thought of looking UP your dad in Brad
streets till an hour before the knot was
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Loves GIFT.

lie sends her roses, but, all me!
SO warped is Cupid's plan
mat as she revels in them she
Dreams of another man.
Chicago Record.
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Inspector-A female elephant is about
to land without declaring anything
dutiable.
Collector-Search every compart-
ment of her trunk for diamonds and
jewelry. This may be another dodge.
Town Topics
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Genesee Wins Cup.

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 25.-The Ameri-
can yacht Genesee and the Canadian
yacht Beaver started at 11:15 in the
third of the series of races for the
Canada cup. The course was tri-
angular one of seven miles to a leg,
and the race and cup was won by the
Genesee by over a mile.
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Admiral Watson HI.

Washington, Aug. .26.-The Army and
Navy Register says: Recent letters
from Manila mention the illness of Ad-
miral Watson as the source of great an
xiety to his officers. The illness is the
effect of an accident which occurred
to his launch while he was on board on
the 18th of July.
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'Rastus (soliloquizing)-Dis am fine
fat pullet, an dey's more whar hit
come from, too.
Village Constable (from a shadow
And where did il come from?
Rastus-Er-um-fr an aig, sab;
from an aig.-Judge.
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81 never saw a man of more confid-
ing disposition than Barber"
That's Barber, all right. Why, he
even believes his own lies. "-Indianap.
oils journal.
The leader., 1899-08-30

Once upon time man entered a
popular restaurant in Boston and,
after tucking his napkin into his shirt
collar, prepared to order his dinner.
"What will you have, SIR" inquired the
waiter, "a shave or shampoo?"
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Has Its AdyNctRreH.

cant help feeling sorry for Itchley.
lie really has some sense, and he looks
so like hopeless idiot"
that's great deal better than if he
were hopeless idiot and looked as if
he had some sense. Chicago Tribune.
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Tint Matter of Attention.

when man pays attention to
woman" says the Manayunk Philoso-
pher, its generally sign that he
wishes to marry her, and when he
doesn't pay attention to her it's often
sign that he has married her. "-Phila'
delphia Record.
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The new turbine vessel just con.
structed by the Elswick works at New.
castle-on-Tyne is rather disappointing
On the first trial of the vessel only 2:
knots an hour was made instead of 40
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Peru, Ind, Aug. 25.-Mrs. Edith
Quick was arrested Thursday charged
with having poisoned her husband,
who died week ago. A brother of
the dead man was arrested, charged
with being an accomplish.
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A fve-year-old girl lost her pet spaniel,
but regained it by means Of an advertise
ment. Her Sunday school lesson was about
the lost sheep, and she was very attentive.
When her teacher finished speaking she
said:
"Miss May, why didn't the shepherd ad-
vertise in the paper for the sheep?"-Phi.-
adelpha Times
The leader., 1899-08-30

1t is funny what small respect married
people sometimes have for each others judg-
ment when you remember that each is sup
posed to have picked out a perfect mate
Boston Transcript.
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St. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 23.-T. P. How
cry, patient in the insane asylum here,
walked up to John Butcher, another pa
tient, and struck him a blow on the
point of the jaw that killed him. How
cry has been at the asylum only week,
and had not been particularly violent.
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THE BRIGHT YOUNG FARMER.

Jimmy-Uncle George, l planted
some potatoes last month, and what
90 you suppose came up?
Uncle George don't know. What
did?
Jimmy-Why, a drove of pigs, and eat
them all up.-Golden Days.
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Bacon-"When man is in love everything
about looks different to him" Egbert-
Yes; it's the same way when he knocks his
head against a gas bracket. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
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W hat He Gained.

You lost two legs in the army, you
say What did you gain by il? ?" asked a
gentleman of a Chelsea pensioner.
Single blessedness, sir" he replied,
Tor after that no woman would marry
me. "-Tit-Bits.
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Usually the Case.

"Jones seems afraid to think for him.
self"
"Yes; and he makes very poor selec-
tons in choosing the people who think
for him.'-Puck.
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A PalpabIe HIT.

MISS oldgirl tengaged)-I want to
get my hance something he will like.
what would you suggest?
MISS rert-Drop in at harness store
World. :"
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"Going abroad is education, isn't it :"
81 think so; il. makes people who
come back undertake to educate the
the people who haven't been abroad"
Chicago Record.
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The Winning Card,

If you would win in life be brave.
They fail whose hearts are faint:
A bold, tohs-purpose knave
Outdoes timid saint
L. A. w. Bulletin.
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NERVOUS DsH'lI'y s.p'EsRa s; ss%
-, vital powers, slecplessness. dependency,
los memory. confusion Of ideas. lassitude,
losssmne.s' depression OF spirits, aversion TO
gloom, easily discouraged, lack 81 confidence,
Soc tti.,Iess UNIT for study or business and
eu i,; lie a burden. safely, permanently and
..lu rnrRd
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When a girl reads of a heroine in a novel
she longs for some trouble to stir the monot-
ony of her life, so that she can show the
stuff she is made of.-Atchison Globe.
The leader., 1899-08-30

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun.
Stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, y. Y.
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Handy Missiles.-An applicant for a
teachers certificate in Reynolds county de-
fined brc-a brac as something to throw at a
dog.-Kansas City Star.
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A Matter of Taste.

81 think | shall buy my husband a seat
in the United States senate for birthday
present"
How lovely"
Eyes, it's either that ar a diamond and
YOU know jewelry is not in the best OF taste
for a man."-Detroit Journal.
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The Envied Rich Man.-Johnny-"Papa,
what is a putocrat? Papa man who
has as much money as I'd like to have
Puck.
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"No, positively cawn't go wheeling any
MORE" said Cholly. Isn't it fashionable? ?"
asked the vulgar person. Nav. just pop
ular. "-Indianapolis journal.
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A Possible Reason

Twas the sweetest story ever told
In a hammock, and no doubt
They together chung so closely
Lest there be falling out.
Kansas City Star.
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Crushing the Old Man,

Purse-Proud Father-Can YOU support my
daughter il. the style to which she has been
accustomed?
Complacent Young Mani could if |
were contented with it. but hope to give
her something Understandable Journal
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Why don't you put out the gas?" he
asked, sleepily.
! nave" replied his wife, scornfully.
All that remains to be done now is to
powder your nose."-Chicago Post.
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81 know gentleman whose body lad been
covered with Eczema. Two boxes of letter
inc cured him. p. .. Hanlon, Providenc CO,
r. |. SOC. at druggists, or by all for C ash
or stamps. J. 7. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga
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Friendly Comment.-Mudge-" is an
awful thing to realize you have made an
egregious ass of yourself, isn't it ?" Yabs-
oils Journal