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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
CLEAN ROAD METAL.
No Other Should BE Used whers
Permanent and Satisfactory
Results Are Wanted.

A principle learned from MacAdam
was that "broken stone. pressed and
compacted, would cohere together and.
by the mutual friction Of it's parts.
bear and distribute heavy pressures as
we'll as II It actually were the smooth
and solid slab It seems" But when
earth is mixed with the stone the fric-
ton is reduced by nearly one-half, the
material is less compact and firm and
IL much less capable Of bearing heavy
loads. Moisture effects the volume Of
clay. Roads in which it's used rut bad
IL in wet weather, even though they
are very thick, while the thinner roads
in which it Is notused. but in which the
stones are pressed together by their
own angles through adequate rolling.
remain firm and smooth Road metal
should be clean, and free from clay.
The use Of clay is attractive. because.
with it. light rolling seems to give q
good smooth surface, but this is only
temporary and IL unsatisfactory and
expensive IN the end.-Good Roads.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON.
A Letter From the Executive Once Of Oregon.

Pe-ru-na is known from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. Letters Of congratula-
ton and commentator testifying to
the merits of Pe-ru-na as a catarrh rem
edy are pouring in from every state in
the Union. DR.. Hartman is receiving
hundreds Of such letters daily. All
classes write these letters. from the
highest to the lowest.
The outdoor laborer, the indoor arti-
san, the clerk, the editor, the statesman,
the preacher-all agree that Pe-ru-nai is
the catarrh remedy Of the age. The
stage and rostrum, recognizing catarrh
as their greatest enemy, are especially
enthusiastic in their praise and testi-
mony.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh is well-nigh UNIVERSAL; almost
omnipresent. Pe-ru-na is the only alb
solute safeguard known. A cold is the
beginning of catarrh. To prevent colds,
to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of
its victims. Pe-ru-na not only cures ca
tarrh, but prevents. Every household
should be supplied with this great rem
edy for coughs. colds and so forth.
The Governor of Oregon is an ardent
admirer Of Pe-ru-na. He keeps it con-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
THE CARE OF BRIDGES
Great Damage aesults aroa Russ
When They Are Net Kept Paint-
"a All the Ttme.

The county surveyor OF Franklin
county, O., has recently made some
statements about his own locality
which would doubtless be equally ap-
plicable to many other parts Of the
country. Here is q quotation from his
report:
ITO say. in q general way. that q
great many Of the country bridges are
simply decaying and being rendered
exceedingly dangerous to public travel
on account Of this lack of paint would
be no exaggeration. A great many Of
the iron and steel county bridges were
built at time and under plan which
did not contemplate the heavy traffic
to which they are now subjected; as a
consequence, they did not have any ex-
cessive sections in their members in
the first place. and the action Of rust
and decay has been such since that
time. aggravated by lack OF proper
care, that on some of them the de-
mands Of traffic Of to-day approach
dangerously near to the limit Of safety.
The matter Of steel or iron bridge,
decaying by rust is Of q somewhat.more
subtle nature than most any other &C
cident to a bridge; when plank or a
part II the roadway gives way. or when
the abutements collapse, there is an
immediate report to you that such q
calamity has occurred; when. however.
bridge has been rusted away 80 far
that it is on the verge Of failure, it Il
to all outward appearances apparently
as strong as ever. and only its actual
collapse will tell you that it was really
as bad as it was painted to you. Un.
der. ordinary conditions, and with
average proper care. nearly every one
Of the steel and iron highway bridges
built in this country ought to give al
least 50 years service. On some tina,
have examined I doubt II the life Of
the same, even assuming proper care
from now on, will approach oue-hal1
Of that time. Some are SO badly gone
that they are practically beyond re
demption."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
STRONG wH1FFLErREE.

that the piece Of round iron which is
bent to a ring in, the middle Of its
length, may be brought over them and
there fastened with large staples. work
which any blacksmith can do, and the
ends of the rod then bent to hooks. In
this way the strongest kind of whifie-
tree is obtainable, the wood holding
the iron in proper form. Best Of all.
doubletrees or eveners can thus be
made. The cut shows the coustrue-
TOM. o. Sibley, in Ohio Farmer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Hia Peculiar View.

Doesn't it sometimes make you gloomy
to hear the wind bowling about on q wild
mo-" answered the man with a care.
worn look. II rather like to hear it. The
wind doesn't come up and ring your door.
bell and ask how about that bill, or tell you
you'll get arrested if you don't tag your
dog. It doesn't sing I won't go home till
morning, away off the key and disgrace the
it. But it never says anything to hurt any.
body's feelings. sometimes honestly wish
that there was more wind in this life and
less people. "-Washington Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
A HoRRIBLE EXAMPLE.
(eo-Called Road Between tho Cities of
Boston and Linn.)

extent, by the state Of the highway.
This, Of course, Is true Of the country
far more than 1t is Of the city.
"Good roads in the country would
vastly augment church attendance. It
70 easy to sit in judgment on rural sin
ners who stay at home rather than pillow
through mile or 80 Of mud and slush,
but the city critic himself, come .
stormy day in the country, 10 quite apt
to stick pretty closely to the hotel
veranda. Let the kings highway be
made straight, level and firm"
tits pretty difficult to find any inter
est, good OF bad, which would not be
benefited by good roads. Every class of
society, including saints and sinners,
especially in the rural districts, has to
use the highways. The people who go
to merry-making. dance or mar
riage, as we'll as those who have to at
tend . conference meeting, a conven-
ton or funeral, are, compelled to ira
verse roads in this country which in
some seasons Of the year are a sore
trial to their bones and nerves, not to
speak Of their tempers. So good roads
have their social, their religious and
their political as we'll as their business
phases.
The good old lady who found 80 much
consolation in her doctrine Of total de-
pravity has her doubles in the people
who cling to the old system Of road
construction and repair-Rochester
IN. W Democrat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
CHURCHES AND scHooLHousEs.

The interior walls Of churches. school,
houses and all public halls should never
and pure Alabastine So evident has this
fact become. that hundreds Of tons are
used annually for this work. The .genu-
1t is cieanly during the long period Of its
usefulness. Every owner Of building
should use 1t. Ask your paint dealer OF
druggist for card Of tints. and write for
to Alabastine Co. Grand Rapids. Mich.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications, as they canno,
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is q
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years.
and is 9 regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tonics known, combined
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients il what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
STRONG WHTFLETREE
The KIM Hero Described and Illus
trated Can BE Made ut . Very
Small Expense.

Durable whiAetrees never como
amiss. and the kind pictured herewith
can be made at small expense. All
that is needed is a piece Of hard wood
Of proper shape grooved at the ends 30
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
REJECT THE .yusr As GOOD"

The dealer who tells you that he can
sell you the same thing" as Alabastine
or Something just as good" either Is not
posted or is trying to deceive you. IN Of
fering something he has bought cheap
and IS trying to sell on Alabastine's de-
himself as well as to you. Beware Of
all new substitutes. Dealers risk .
suit for damages by selling and consum-
Co. own the right to make and sell wan
coatings adapted to mix with cold water.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Bromus Inermis Grasss

It's the greatest grass on earth-Salzer says
so. This grass Yields 1 to tons better hay
than timothy in dry. rainless countries;
yields even more than that in Ohio, Ind. :.
Mich. Wis, Iowa. ILL.,, Mo-, Kans., Nebr.,
Mont, yes in every state of the Union!
Salzer warrants this! Potatoes 100 Bbl.
Send this notice to JOHN A. SALZER
SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS, and 70
cents postage and receive their great Seed
Catalogue and sample of this grass seed and
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
. Good Roads Tor Ikentucky.

Good Roads Tor Kentucky.
The Lexington Ky.) Leader says
that the Blue Grass district Is awaking
70 the necessity Of good roads. Super
intendent Of County Roads Spur
states that he viii begin to reconstruct
several Of the prominent turnpikes
around Lexington as soon as the spring
weather will permit. The Leader
quotes several prominent cyclists as
saving that the whee1men are heartily
IN favor Of the movement.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Wild Rush Of Diamond Miners

Avid rush of excited miners is reported at
Nullagine, Western Australia, where dia.
monds have been discovered in large guam
titles, and it is feared that many will lose
their lives in the mad struggle for riches. In
this country the rush for gain is causing
and strength. Nervousness, sleeplessness,
loss of flesh and appetite and general debility
are the common symptoms. Hostetter's Stom.
ach Bitters will cure them all.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Maine's ola am Roads.

Naine'0 Old Hin HOads.
Acorrespondent Of the Bangor (Me.)
Commercial says: "Land in the rural
districts Of Maine is not so valuable
that we should continue to travel the
roads Of our fathers. over these rugged
hills, simply because they did. Discard
these hill roads where It can be done.
and locate roads where they should be
and where good roads can be made in
. short time and easily kept in repair.
and we should see very decided change
for the better"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
WHAT "kALson1xEs. ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations. manufactured from whit
the walls with decaying animal glue. Ala
bastine is not kalsomine. It is a rock
base cement. which. sets. and It hardens
DECORATED without having to wash and
scrape OFF its old coats. Beware Of a
large four-pound package of light kalso-
offered to customers as . fve-pound
package.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The sage Of Sawhaw Sayss
A glad hand often hides an itchin' palm.
When man is hard up he il gener'ly cast
down.
The man with pull is usu'ly in the push.
The prodigal son has always been husky
fellow.
Alcoholic spirits gener'ly go before fall.
The fellow with grindstone is lookin'
for cranks.
The early bird is apt to make his FIRST re.
appearance about Easter.
There is good deal Of mutton nowadays
tryi& to appear like wolf.
That man who always looked before he
leaped prob'ly didn't travel nights.-Chi-
caRo Democrat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Sensitive ON That Head.

The illustrious senator, who still lacked 4
dozen or more votes of reelection, was in the
barber's chair.
The razorial artist ran his fingers through
his customers hair.
"Seems rather dry and Dead" he said, in
a deferential and suggestive manner.
statesman, fercely. Cant go anywhere
without having my deadlocks thrown up ia
me?-Chicago Tribune.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The remedy for these apple failures
10 to cut down many Of the orchards.
For the remainder, the treatment 10 cul-
tivation. fertilization. spraying = the
trinity Of orthodox apple growing.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

tinually in the house. In q recent let
ter to DIR. Hartman he says:
STATE OF OREaoN,
Executive DEPARTMENT,
SALEM. May .. 1898.
The Pe-ru.na Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Dear Sirs-I have had occasion to use
your Pe-ru-na medicine in my family
for colds, and it proved to be an excel
lent remedy. have not had occasion
to use it for other ailments.
Yours very truly,
w. M. Lord.
It will be noticed that the Governor
says he has not had occasion to use Pc
ru-na for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with cold. Using Pe-ru-na to prompt
~ cure colds, he protects his family
against other ailments. This is exactly
what every other family in the United
States should do. Keep Pe-ru-na in the
house. Use it for coughs. colds, 10
grippe, and other climatic affections Of
winter, and there will be no other all.
ments in the house. Such families
should provide themselves with copy
of DR.. Hartman's free book. entitled
''Winter Catarrh." Address DIR. Hart
man, Columbus, Ohio.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
WHAT ALABAsTINE IS.

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating on the market 1t Is
DISSERTATIONS. Alabastine Is made ready
for use in white or twelve beautiful
tints BY the addition Of cold water; d T. Is
bound packages. with full directions on
every package. It takes the place OF
scaling kalsomines. wall paper and paint
plaster. brick, wood or canvas. and q
child can brush Il on.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Timely Reminder.

The other day, as two friends were talk
ing together in the street, donkey began
to bray and wheeze and cough in distress.
ing manner. "What a cold that donkey
way, that puts me in mind-how is your
cough ?"-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
And Unto Dust Return.

Mrs Nyer-Harry. do you know the dirt
from which diamonds are taken is blue?
Mr.. Flyer-No; but know that the fel.
orally is.-Jewelers' Weekly
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

One of the best maps Of the United States
ever issued can be had by applying to the
Burlington railway. as shown by their ad.
elsewhere.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

You Can Get Aliens F0ot-Eaae FREE.
Write to-dav to Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot.
Ease, q powder to shake into your shoes. II
cures ciiilblains, sweating, damp, swollen
aching feet. It makes tight shoes easy
Cures Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails
Alldruggstsand sboestores sellit. . cents.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat ani
Cady. Huntington. Ind, Nov. IL. 1894.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity Of the combination. but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by. scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge Of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRN1A FIa SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
Of the excellence Of its remedy. It is
far in advance Of all other laxatives,
rs it acts on the Kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order toget its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCIsCO. Cal
v0Y,IavrrrR Nrw vmvu y
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

We are forming new coal and coke trust,
Coke Dust cinderHcate. ALLEY sioper. '->-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Allav. Hi, suspicions.

If there is one time in mans life when
be is devoutly thankful it is when he feels
the old boarding house cat rub up against
Ia unced.-Yonkers Statesman.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The Digger Indians must have to scratch
for living.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The president of a gas company naturally
has light income.-Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
CURED WITHOUT MEDICINE
The Man with RAe.natisn Cones
In Contact with the Held.
U Han.

Eyes," said the man in the macintosh,
lighting another cigar, ct was one Of the
most remarkable cases ever knew. Rheu.
matism . years-both shoulders-had to be
fed like little child Arms had hung help.
less ever since l knew him-no use of them
whatever"
"And he was cured without medicine!"
asked the man who had his foot ON the
table.
Eyes"
cor liniments?" inquired the man with
the SLOUGH hat.
"Or liniments."
"And recovered the use Of his arms in one
moment?" observed the man with the Cog
s'sssY ea
1--WE heard of such things. remarked the
man in the inverness. cit was under cir
cumstances of strong mental excitement,
wasn't it?"
eyes"
II thought so. He was induced to believe
he could be cured if only he made the effort,
wasn't he?"
II suppose so. Something or other Of that
nature"
"Then there's nothing strange about it.
The history of medical practice is full Of
such cases. It was only an instance Of what
they call faith cure"
"No, "'said the man in the macintosh, re.
Aectively, "you could hardly call it that.
The cure was effected by man with a re.
volver, who met him on lonely road and
said:
Hold up your hands!' And he held
them up."@Chicago Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

St. Jacobs Oil cures Backache. st. Jacobs
Oil cures Muscular Aches.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

It takes more or less of a crank to be real
good at Observation-Disclosures (1a.) Dem
ocrat
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness. St. Jacobs
Oil cures Stiffness.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The poorer the family the fatter the dog
-Atchison Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The phrenologist always has his bushes,
on the brain.-Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas.

Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun.
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line. Address j. o. Plank, Manager, Room
81, Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. l0l N. Broadway. St.
Louis. Mo.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

The best efforts of the chairmaker ar
constantly being sat upon.-Golden Days.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

A common complaint is Backache. N
surer cure than St. Jacobs Oil.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

St. Jacobs Oil Cures Lumbago. st. Jacobs
Oil cures Sciatica
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

Don't use cannon to kill chipping BIRDS
Olean IN. " Times.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

IT hope your hired girl knows her place.
eyes. and runs t."-Philadelphia Bull.
letin.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

St. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains. St. Jacobs
Oil cures Bruises.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

To Cure O Cold i'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02

st. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism. st. ia
cobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-02
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCIsCO. Cal
LOUDvILLk ". NEW YORK. HI
La Junta tribune., 1899-03-18

likes and few likes. bu, did no. think
rs he contemplated. Thank heaven!
had Witnessed the little scene beh.Ed
closed doors.
Hearing his call from the call-boy. I
withdrew behind some packing trunks
and soon heard him treading the
boards above. I knew that he would
remain on some time. so l went ioto
his dressing room and quickly with
drew the bullet from the pistol. Then
l went to my post above and found
the play progressing smoothly as
usual
! never saw the leading man do rs
well: as for the leading lady. she was
accepting his love with word. glance
and sweet gestures which told plainly
that she was in earnest. He was max
Ing real ,oye to her; yes. sir. such love
as you do sometimes see on the boards.
We old stagers can tell the difference
between downright love and the make
believe article every time.
When the rivals met in the duel
scene. / can assure you ! was more
than an anxious spectator. He. the
hero. met the mnzzie OF the rival with
the same cool demeanor as hitherto.
wondered would he appear as cool.
as brave, had he known of the scene
behind the doors.
The face of the villain was a perfect
picture OF he!lIsh feroc!ty. and ! never
before knew how much OF a mans evil
nature could be depicted upon his fea-
lures. The word was given to fire.
The sharp crack OF the pistols fol-
lowed and the smoke passed up into
the flies.
All, The villain had forgotten his
fall. He started quickly forward and
gazcd upon his rivals smiling face.
Then painful silence followed. as
there always does when break mars
the play. The leading man whispered
In an undertone:
Fall. man. Why don't you fall7"
But the villain had no ear for hear
Ing; he had expected 10 see the blood
stained corpse OF his hated rival
stretched before him-and now he
stood there still alive and breathing.
With loud oath which could be
heard In every part OF the house. the
defeated villain spraRG by his rival.
dashed through the little crowd OF
stage people who had gathered in the
wings and plunged through an open
window. failing with sickening
sound upon the pavement below.
or course this was all deep mystery
to every one but myself The curtain
dropped and surrounded by my COM
pnnions I told the whole story.
l could see the leading lady clasp
the young fellows arm tightly when
| told how | had halked the villain
now broken. senscless mass OF flesh
and bones. stayed with the company
long enough to see the young people
happily welded. This ring. n pure
diamond OF the first water. was pre-
sented to me by the bridegroom for
my taking. for the once and only time
In all my life. the leading part in
ragedy.-Exchange