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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08

it is believed the republicans have elected
Francis senator and that the democrats have
elected assemblymen and county officers. The
republicans carried Cumberland for the as
sembly but the democrats elected the county
clerk and sheriff. The republicans carried
their entire ticket in Middlesex and Union.
At midnight returns from Monmouth
county show the result to be very close.
Francis (rep) is elected senator. McDermott
(repD is probably elected county clerk, with
the contest for sheriff close. Kirkbrde
(rep) and woolley tdem.) are elected to the
assembly with Butcher (dem.) a third man.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08
MICHIGAN.
Mayor Maybury Reelected Mayor of
Detroit by Nearly Three Thou
sand Majority.

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. THE oficial
count from all OF the city's 12O precincts
shows that Mayor Maybury (dem) has been
reelected to a third term by 1857 majority
City Treasurer Thompson received 6,427 ma
jority over his republican opponent and Is
reelected to a second term City Clerk
John schmid Crep) gets third term by
1888 majority.
The democrats elected eight aldermen and
the republicans nine making the council
etand nineteen republicans to fourteen dem
ocrats. The election OF two OF the dem
ocratic aldermen will be contested. the re-
publicans claiming crooked work at the
polls. Justice Teagan. republican, was
re- elected by forty majority and contest
OF this Is probable.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08
REPORT OF A BOER DEFEAT
story of the Slaughter and AnnihiIa-
tiOn of Many of the Trans
yaaI Soldiers.

LONDON, Nov. Tt Is announced in a
cablegram from Capetown, dated Sunday
morning. that the British have been vic
torious in an engagement at Ladysmith and
that the Boer loss was very heavy, includ-
ing 1000 prisoners.
An official dispatch from Ladysmith, dated
Monday, November 8, says:
There has been a cessation OF hostilities
since Friday Only one Kaffir was killed
by the Boer bombardment The total Brit
ish loss was eight killed, including Captain
Knapp and Lieutenant Brabant, and twenty
wounded in Thursdays and Fridays en-
gagements. The town is we'll provisioned
and is believed to be entirely safe"
ESTCOURT. Natal. Sunday. Nov. 81 80
p ma reliable native has brought con-
frmatory evidence of Fridays fight south
OF Ladysmith A reconnaissance in force
was made by British division, the object
being to relieve the Colenso column, which
had been attacked by the Beers, The Brit
ish infantry charged the Beers, who were
strongly posted on Glober's Kloof (hilD and
drove them down on the plain towards the
Tugela river. when the British cavalry,
executing a fine flank movement, charged
the Beers, almost annihilating them. The
plain was strewn with dead Beers,
Colenso, with company OF the Dublin
Fusileers and railroad engineering staff
to repair the line. No fighting is supposed
to have occurred Saturday, as no firing was
heard.
Sunday--It is now possible to furnieh
official details of Fridays fighting around
Ladysmith. The Boer artillery fire was
accurate and well sustained, but ineffective,
The British cavalry was constantly out, the
vent this Cavalry and artillery under
Colonel Brocklehurst about noon drove the
enemy from all their positions with great
slaughter.
This attack was directed against a re-
ported movement OF the enemy toward
Maritzburg. The artillery shelled three OF
the enemy's guns into silence. The Brit
fish casualties were slight,
The Beers are now shelling the town.
Their artillery is well handled. but Is do
Ing little damage The Beers proflted by
flag OF truce on Thursday to send In a
Transvaal artillery officer, disguised as an
ambulance driver. with the wounded. to
observe the action of the Boer artillery
hre
Peers Resort 20 Trenchery.
DURHAM, Natal, Sunday. Nov 5.-555
y. ma native eyewitness OF Thursday S
battle near Ladysmith says the Beers were
caught on the open ground and raised several
white flags.
Tho British then advanced without firing
TO accept the surrender OF the Beers, but
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were received with a volley at close range.
Enraged at this treachery, the Cass lancers,
hussars and dragons, followed by the in
fantry with fixed bayonets, charged through
and through the enemy and did great ex-
ecuton. A lot of prisoners and loot were
captured.
Another battle on Friday with the Bocrs
was proceeding, according to the native,
in the SOUTH with a similar result
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08
Reese WIN Carry Hall County.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Nov. 7.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-The first four pre-
cincts show a loss of 65 votes, $50
of which are in one precinct. The returns
from one country precinct show a gain of
two votes over 1898. The total vote will be
considerably increased in both city and
country precincts. The returns are very slow
in coming in, only five out of nineteen pre-
cincts being heard frcm. 1t is predicted that
Reese will carry Hall county by 225 ma
jority.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08
COLORADO.

DENVER, Nov. 7,-e p, m.-Returns on
straight votes so far received indicate the
euccess OF the democratic ticket In this
(Arapahoe) county. The proposition to is
sue city bonds for the construction OF mu-
nicipal waterworks has carried.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-08
Precautions at Gibraltar.

Interesting news comes from the channel
squadron at Gibraltar. showing precautions
against all eventualities almost unknown
in European waters in peace time. On the
way to Gibraltar the fleet spread out four
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The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
RETAILER.

hEDhONI 4L115s PARIS MEDICINE Co.,, Gentlemea:-T handle seven or eight differ ent kinds of Chill Tonics but sell ten bottles sold 36 bottles of Groves Chill Tonic in one day and could have sold more if had had it on hand: Mir. Dave Woods cured five cases of chills with one bottle.
 Respectfully,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
Indrm Beasts.

In India the Hindoos have establish ed homes or asylums for aged and in- firm beasts and birds. One of these, near the Sodepur Station, and about ten miles from Calcutta, is under the control of a manager, with a staff of eighty servants and an experienced vet erinary surgeon. Tn this place at pres ent there are 979 animal paupers-129 bulls, BOT cows, I'll calves, 72 horses, 13 water buffaloes, 69 sheep, 15 goats, Al pigeons, A cocks and hens, cats, monkeys and dogs. The asylum is described as being systematically and mercifully managed. The cows have especially a good time of 1t, inasmuch as on festal occasions natives go from far and near to decorate and worship them. One of the established sights of the city of Bombay is the Pinjrapole, a spot whither worn-out or diseased creatures are sent by benevolent Hin doc citizens and are maintained until they become restored to health or die
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A Silent RehuEe.

A curly haired small boy sat in 0 Fourteenth street car just at the time of the day when the cars are most crowded on Thursday afternoon. A worn looking woman, evidently his mother. sat beside him. At Fifteenth street a particularly bu1om woman of middle age crowded into the car. There was no seat for her, and she stood glar- ing at the boy. Later her displeasure vented itself in words, and she express ed herself freely to the woman who stood next her about women who let their children occupy seats while ladies are standing. The worn looking wOm- an flushed, but made no move to have the boy surrender his seat. The buxOm woman still glared and still expressed herself with extreme frankness. The boy sat still. At N street the mother rang the bell. AS the car stopped she put her arms around the boy and lifted him to his feet, half carrying him to the door.
 Wont you take this seat?" she said to the buxom woman. 'I am just talk ing him home from the hospital"
 And as the car rolled on the buxom woman looked warmer than the wealth CT d.-WaShington Post.
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KodJ SaadabmM
 Ilazlz:lE5l23lt1D
A suaden Introduction.

A Philadelphia paper tells a funny story of the blizzard days of last win ter~in that city. A certain Mir. K. had over his dining room skylight which was burdened with great weight of snow, and early one evening he took a snow shovel and went up to remove it. He shOveled it off, and then it occurred service for his next door neighbOr, whose dining room lay side by side with his own, the construction of the two houses being alike.
 The inmate of the next house was a worthy widow, whom MT. K. had nev- CT met, but with whom his wife was on calling terms.
 MT. k. proceeded to position from which he could, as he supposed, safely shovel off the snow, but in doing so he made false step and got on the sky light. Crash! went the glass, and down through the aperture went Mir. K.
 It chanced that his next door neigh bor was just at this time eating her dinner. MT. K. landed in sitting pos ture in the middle of her table, sur rounded by snow, broken glass and china, capsized dishes of. food, and still manfully brandishing his snow shovel.
 The shovel told the story to the wid' Ow. Although somewhat disconnected, she quickly regained her composure, recognized the neighbor whom she had seen pass her door, and exclaimed, DO litely:
 "Oh, MT. K, I am very glad you have called! I've often heard Mrs. k. speak of youw
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The Irony off the Fate Liues.
Made Her So Wild.

HdImlst-1Our HIe ndS Deen one lOng, splendid ncei-Moonshine.
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LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy gives instant relief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age, Cures swollen,feet, blis- ters and callous spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for iDgrCwing nails,- sweating, smarting, hot, aching feet. We have 10000 tes- timonials. All druggists and shoe stores sell 1t. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Ie Roy. N Y.
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The National Capitol.

North and south are joined in the material of the national capitol. The central building is constructed of Vir- ginia sandstone painted white. The extensions are of Massachusetts mar ble, and 24 columns of the grand cen tral portico are mOnOliths of Virginia sandstone 30 feet high, and 100 col umns of the extension porticOes are of Maryland marble
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16

"Yes, sir. She'd spend about two hours making herself look prettyF- New York Weekly.
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Tommy,s Triumph.

Mamma, what would you do if that big vase in the parlor should get broken? said Tommy.
 'I should spank whoever did it." said Mrs. Banks, gazing severely at her little son.
 "Well, then, you'd better begin to get up your muscle" said Tommy glee- fully, "coz papa's broken it."-Harper's RaZar.
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Tn. 0h.ervIuw Youngsters.

Mildmay has never been in the habit of punishing his children, leaving that disagreeable duty to his wife. but the other day one of his numerous progeny became very unruly, and he was obliged to say:
 "Flora. if you don't keep quiet l shall have to whip you.
 "Pooh'' retorted the little Swear old, with contemptuous toss of her dainty head. ''you isn the mother. !"
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Reflected.

"All talkw-JudY.
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HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo 0. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last E years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o. WALDIEG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
nIaIarln,. yi.tIm..

Major Ross said in a recent lecture at Liverpool that malaria was not so dramHffc dfsease as cholera: II did not kill so quickly. but Il killed far more people. In India it killed about 5.000.000 people year. It was also politically important disease. because 1t checked the progress of civilization in districts the richest in the world. killing more of the English army than were killed by the enemy.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
THE NEW TORPEDO.

A Swede has invented one operated by invisible rays of light, which enables it to explode at will. In like manner Hostel ters Stomach Bitters conquers all stomach troubles. When a sufferer from constipa- Bitters he is sure of cure. A Private Revenue Stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
An Insult.

A Caribou (Me.1 man lately wan. dered into a remote hotel that doesn t keep dictionary, and on coming down in the morning was asked by the land lord how he rested.
 "Oh," replied the gentleman, "I suffered nearly all night with insom. uiaP'
 The landlord took offense at this and roared. "I'll bet you S2 there ain't one In my houser r'-.ExchanGe
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Elevated.

Larry-Oi sac in tn paper thot thor's a big building going to be put up thot will cover a whole block.
 Denny-That's nuttin'. Me ould mons house in tn Oull countrae covered four blocks.
 Larry-Oi hate to call mar liar, but
 Denny-Oi'll not give ye tn chance. Thor wuz block under ache ind av tn house to kape it of tn wit ground.
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ALUMINIUM CARD CASES

THE ALUMINIUM CARD CASE, handsomely designed and engraved with the purchasers name across the front cover is made of pure Aluminium, regular business and visiting size
 holds 20 cards and can be reflled in a moment The Aluminium Card Case is satin finished and frosted to resemble sterling silver, but wears better, as it positively will not tarnish always keeping bright and delicate appearance. The cards are printed on finest stock in any style desired Everybody needs cards and the
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the we'll known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.,, illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa- tive principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dSpelling colds, headaches and levers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative. C.
 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by method known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
 a SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
 LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. Y. For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16

1t is estimated tlaFa capital of f10,- 100000 is invested in the linen indus try in Ireland. which gives employ ment to an army of skilled workers at It's S50.OoO spindles and 2S.000 power looms
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Tortures of Indecision.

'Is that woman crazy? What isshe rushing back and forth that way forT'
 "There are two elevators in this shaft, and she can't make up her mind which one she wants to take3'-Chtca- go Record.
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NOta Party

Ada-Wasn't there some talk of Maude marrying a duke?
 Dolly-Yes, but you see the duke didn't say anything about it-Philadel- phia North American.
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Wife (reading paper)-Fancy! Some where in America an eagle carried away baby!
 The brute-Oh, that's nothing, my dear! Why, down at our wharf I've often seen crane carry a tOn.-Ally Sloper.
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A Striking Resemblance.

eff you will stand a little closer to your wife's portrait, my dear sir, think you will appreciate its striking effect much mere forcibly."
 That's certainly my wife."-CleVs land Plain Dealer.
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Ennnxh tn stnnIt

Customer-I ~could not make tho watch go to save my life. Did you have to do much to 1t?
 Jeweler-Oh, no; we took that pic. ture of your wife out of the case, that was au.-Answers.
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A Wise Man.

''He seems to me an unnatural father. He never goes near the baby"
 That's only because he is afraid he might learn how to take care of it."- Brooklyn Life.
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A Note From DubIip,

Dear Tim. I'm sending you my old coat by parcel post. so I've cut the but tops of to make 1t lighter. But you will find them in the inside pocket Yours truly, Pat"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
Guarded Answer.

Gotrox-uow would you like to be q rich man like me?
 Getsnox-Id like to be rich.-In- dianRDolis Journal
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Timely.

Burglar Bill-Ye're a dern fool ter swipe de bloke's watch. Dey're de easiest t'ings in de world to identTfy. WOt did yer do it fer?
 Footpad Phil-Oh, jest ter gain time. New York Journal.
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Drama Un to Date

Anything new in that play of Ma zeppa?"
 ''Yes; they tied the man on an auto mobile, wound 1t up and let 1t go."- Chicago Record.
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There was young man from Lenore, Who boldly went of to the war; The "beef' made him sick He recovered quite quick
 By the prompt use of old Jesse Moore.
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A GIonmx Fntnre.

What do you think Dorothy--Mar- jorie Jones has quit golf and gonetb back to tennis"
 ''The idea! That girl will be caught playing croquet yet."-Chicago Record
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His True Friend.

Clerk-I am only waiting for you to raise my salary, sir, to get married.
 Employer-Tnen don't expect it. l think too much of you.-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16

Hardacre-Wall, Maria, these city folks do things outrageously.
 Mrs. Hardacre-What is it now, Hi?
 MT. Hardacre-Wal, jest look what's painted on that pail up thar: use for fire only" Now who in all creation could build a fire in pail?
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One Ahead.

First Girl-Do you see that hand some fellow by the piano? 1 rejected him once
 Second Girl-That's nothing, dear. rejected him twice.-Stray Stories.
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Wished some of It.

Customer-How'd do? Have you any time to spare this morning?
 Tradesman-Certainly, plenty of it.
 Customer-Glad to hear 1t. I'd like to have thirty days more on that little bill owe you.-Richmond Dispatch.
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When Hosti1itie. Begin.

Visitor in Olympia-Let me see. You are the goddess of love and marriage, I believe?
 Venus-0nly of love. Mars looks after the marriages. He is the god of war, you know.-New York Journal.
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EITC Permanently Cured No its or nervous lhAS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE 82 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. H. KLINE Ltd p30 Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
Like Unto 1t.

'I hear that Bill Plumbers has chang ed his name"
 "Yes; since he began to get so big and heavy the folks call him Plumbers Bill"
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Hfa 0nfnfnn

Don't you think a man should look up to higher thoughts?" asked the slightly mystical person.
 ''It's no use," answered Senator Sor. ghum impatiently. "You can't do it." Cant do what"
 Hire thoughts. ts."-Washington Star
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The Climax.

Bankers boy-Dey say dat Billy turned on de fire alarm in his office. Was der any fire theref
 Brokers boy-Not till de boss come in
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FmSra,ds va sbaurocks

Emera1ds vs. Shamrocks. "How many runs did your club make Larry"
 "Thrae, sor." "Three runs, eh? "Yis, sor. A run for tn umpire, run for tn doctor an run to tn police sta tion."
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Mothers will find Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO.
 iNGS HERE AND THERE

Jokes and Jokelets that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Born-Sayings and Doings that Are Old, Curious and LauxhabIe-The Weeks Humor.
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A Friendly Neighbor.

"Good-mOrning! I am here to tune your piano."
 My piano! I did not order piano tuner" .
 "No, but the gentleman across the way did" ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
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Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only cough medicine used In my house.-D. C.. Albright, Miffiinburg, Pa., Dec. II, 1895
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Honor $ Purchased
By Deeds We Do.

Deeds, nof zvords, count n battles of peace as qpeu as h7 qDar. # is not zDhat que say, 6uf 1uhsf Hoods SarsaparaLa does, thai teas the story of is n1eri. Hhas zuon mary remarkable Victories oper the arch enen.y of n,ankdd = impure blood. Be sure to get only Hoods, because
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An Expanation.

He-I wonder why 1t is that men's pockets are so easy to get at, while women's are so difficult?
 She-Oh, that's easily explained. A man has no business with g woman's pocket, but woman has with mans Chicago News
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p1easant. PaIatable Potent.

Easy to buy, easy-to take, easy in action easy Tn results-Cascarets Candy Cathartic, ideal liver regulator and intestinal tonic. Druggists, lOc 25c. Soc.
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Norwegians Live Longest.

In Norway the average length of life is greater than in any other country on the globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-16

ActreSS-Oh, now good or you
 Manager (continuing)-On the four sheet posters. from $2O0 to $500 per week; but, as this will involve a little printing bill. you will have to stand small cut of $15 a week until further notice" "-Cleveland Leader.
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His Generosfty.

Manager (to actress. who has made a hit)-Bravo, my dear; I'll raise your salary
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Her View of It.

Mrs. O'Doo-There are your two boys fighting again.
 Mrs. O'Dunn-Well, let 'em fight; if they weren't doing that hey'd be plan. ming some other kind of deyiltry.- Cleveland Leader.
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His wife's Tongue.

MT. Peck-I had funny dream last night. I was in South Africa, and dia- monds were lying all around me in heaps.
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Educational Trials.
7 do you think so, Ethel ?"

"My graduation essay will be just dreadful"
 'Why do you think so, Ethel?
 "Well, Aunt Jane wanted to helpme, so I am letting her write it while ma and worry about my wn."-DetToit Free Press.
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Waterworks Repartee.

''See here! We got centipede in our hydrant water!'
 Well, you are only private consum- CT; did you think you were entitled to tarantulasY
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What are you signing fOrY' asked the Registry Department of the Dead Letter Office.
 "No one has so many rejected ad. dresses as I" was the sorrowful reply. -Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
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A Long Wait.

Maid-You got home, early, MT. Binks. Shall 1 call Mrs. Binks?
 MT. Binks (who loves a joke)-Don't tell her I am here. Just say a gentle man wishes to see her in the parlor.
 "I'm afraid you'd get tired"
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Without Mercy.

''Was Mir. Podger really cruel to bis wife?"
 Cruel? Why, he treated her all the time as if she were his partner at whist"
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land Plain Dealer.
As Usual

There is talk of an international women's congress" 'It will be all that" "All whatT' "All talkp'-Judy.