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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
FOUR DOCTORS FAILED. ri
A Michigan Lady's Battle with Disease
and How 1t Was Won.

a ltstu90
and How It Was Won.
Flushing. Mich. Dec. 22.-(Special.)
One of the most active workers in
the cause of Temperance and Social
Reform in Michigan is Mrs. p. A.
Passmore Of this place. She Is
prominent and very enthusiastic w.
c. T. u. woman, and one who never
loses an opportunity TO strike a blow
against the demon of Intemperance.
Mrs. Passmore has suffered much
bodily pain during the last three
years through Kidney and Bladder
Trouble. At times the pain was al
most unbearabie. and the good lady
was very much distressed. She tried
physician after physician, and each
in turn failed to relieve her, let alone
effect a cure. Home remedies sug-
gested by anxious friends were ap-
piled. but all to no purpose. At last
some one spoke of Dodd's Kidney
Pills as a great remedy for all Kidney
and Bladder Diseases, and Mrs. Pass
more decided to try them. She did,
and Is now a we'll woman. She has
given the following statement for pub
lication:
At different times in the past three
years, have suffered severely with
Kidney and Bladder Trouble. and at
ter trying four of the best physicians
/ could hear OF. two OF them living in
the state of New York, found my
self no better. l took any amount OF
home remedies suggested by kind
friends. with little or no relief from
anything. I decided to try Dodd's
Kidney Pills. Less than one box has
done me more good than all the other
treatments combined. am still using
them. and can say from experience
that they are an excellent remedy for
Kidney and Bladder Trouble. | would
heartily recommend them to all those
suffering from these ills In like man
n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Over $1,000 900 worth Of thorough
bred stock was on exhibition at the
greatest fat stock show that was ever
held in any country, at Dexter Pa
vilion, Chicago, Dec. 1-S, 1900. Near.y
100000 was paid to exhibitors in
prizes. Advance" the champion fat
steer, was sold for s1.50 a pound, live
weight, and weighed on the Chicago
Scales Co.'S scales, the official scales
Of the show. This is the highest price
at which any animal was ever sold for
beef.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Manila, Dec. 22-The leaders Of the
protested autonomy party have again
visited the Philippine commission. and
the platform proposed was discussed
privately and in an informal way. The
commissioners advise the elimination
of few minor features. Personally
they approve the movement as q for
ward step in the direction OF the uiti-
mate measure Of self-government
which the committee has already been
instructed to endeavor to bring about
The plan Of the party Is to form
United States territories. involving
caAdidature for ultimate statehood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Nation. H.. Dec. 22.-John Smith,
40 years old. and man OF family,
turned drinking bout into a tragedy
Unexpectedly at Areola, twelve miles
north of here. this afternoon. Smith
and several companions were TESTING
In front Of saloon bar. Suddenly
turning his back to his comparisons
and swallowing the contents Of a
small package. he remarked: Boys,
I've don 1t; I've taken big dose of
strychnine. and win die" He had swal-
lowed six grains. and expired shortly
afterward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Turkey Corner I'm Bs,,,nor,.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 22.-Reynoids,
Son & Co., commission firm Of this
city, say they have successfully cor
nered the turkey market. Frank p.
Reynolds. head Of the firm, states that
they have on hand $4,000 turkeys. and
that not more than 10000 more will
arrive for the holidays. The firm will
also endeavsr to purchase the major
ity of these. They win ship to New
York In ease prices here do not meet
expectations,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Dead Mnn on n Wire Fence.

Mason City, Ia, Dec. 22.-Thomas
Edmunson was found lead to-day,
hanging head downward upon a barb
wire fence. On Tuesday night there
was dance at his home, and. 1t 10
said, that during the dance most Of tina
guests engaged In q quarrel. 1t Is be-
lieved that Edmunson was killed. and
that his body was carried out and hung
up On the fence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. a.--The
Southern Pacific railroad company has
left contract 10 a local firm for So
0oo, 900 bricks to be used IN lining tia
tunnels Of the new Bay Shore road
TO run through the hills Of south San
Francisco. This is said to be the larg-
est contract Of the kind ever entered
into IN the world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

El Paso, Texas, Dec. 22.-while the
press Of Mexico Is non-eommittal, It Is
asserted that a msney panic in that
country Is now on. George W. Hill
ginger. manager for the Ell Paso and
Juarez branch Of the Banoo Miner.
and the strongest bank in Mexico City
and chihuahua, stated today that the
panic was becoming serious and that
the government was about to let out
the silver reserve, amounting to near
ly 10000. goo. to relieve the situation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A balloon fitted with automatic in
struments was recently sent up in
Paris and came down safely. The
instruments showed that it had risen
TO $4,000 feet, or over 10 1-2 miles.
At that height the temperature out
side the balloon was 1O2 degrees be-
low zero.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

tarrh out of its victims. PERFUME
not only cures catarrh. but prevents
Every household should be supplied
with this great remedy for coughs,
colds and so forth.
1t will be noticed that the governor
says he has not had occasion to use
Pe-ru-na for other ailments. The
reason for this is, most other all.
ments begin with cold. Using Pc
ru-aa to promptly cure colds, he pro-
tects his family against other all.
ments. This is exactly what every
other family in the United States
should do. Keep Pe-ru-na in tho
house. Use it for coughs, colds, la
grippe and other climatic affections
of winter, and there will be no other
ailments in the house. Such families
should provide themselves with a
copy of DIR. Hartman's free book, en-
titled winter Catarrh." Address DR..
Hartman, Columbus, o.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

This question arises In the family
every day. Let us answer it today. Try
Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling!
no baking! add boiling water and set
to cool. Flavors: Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
gTocerS. 10 cts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A steady advance in prosperity has
marked the career of Charles NJ.
Hays, of st. Louis. At the age of
nineteen he was clerk in that city
at the office of the Southern Pacific
Railway. His salary was then $40 a
month. At the age of forty-two he
has just been elected president of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, with q sal
airy of SIS 900 a year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Crossing the Rubicon.

Crossing the Rubicon' is taking
step from which II is not possible to
recede. The Rubicon was a small
stream on the eastern side of Italy.
separating 1t from Cisalpine Gaul,
the province allotted to Julius Caesar.
BY the laws Of the republic, no COM
naander OF any army could enter the
.nome provinces unless invited by the
nate. To cross the border was to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A man in Philadelphia takes five
daily papers just to read the patent
medicine advertisements. He mag
ines, when reading the symptoms of
any disease that that malady is grow
ing unseen within his body, and he
skips OFF to the drug store and buys
a remedy. During the past two
years he has taken ~ bottles of var
ious proprietary Preparations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Rlaze ., state CapitoI.

Springfield. H., Dee. 22.-Fire was
discovered In the Insurance depart
ment at the State Capitol at 1850 this
morning. It caught among some pa
pers in General Vanse's room and was
discovered by the Waterman. who i'm
mediately summoned the department
The blaze was extinguished without
difficulty. The loss was $500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
beware of olutments for Catarrh That
Contain Nforcury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell ndcompletely derange the whole system
when entering IL through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except On
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfOld to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney s. Co,
Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
II is tasen internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio
by +. J. Cheney Co. TcstiIRonialsfreeL Sold
by Druggists price 1be per bottle.
Aall Family Pills are abe best
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

and all lovers of good food, pure
food and food that satisfies, Wheat
o PARTICULARLY Appeals. 1t is made
by n new process that eliminates all
unhealthy parts of the wheat and
tains the pure gluten and strength
giving parts of the grain. Ask your
grocer for Wheat-O and give it
frinl
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

declare war against Rome. When
Caesar quarreled with Pompey he
hesitated to cross the Rubicon, but at
last. after anxious elaboration, he
spurred his horse across the stream,
and SO virtually declared a civil war.
From that time the phrase crossing
the Rubicon" has been adopted to
signify taking step which " irreroo-
able.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

No matter what ails you, headache
to cancer, you will never get we'll
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a gripe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your healt
back. CASCARErS Candy Cathartic,
the genuine, put Up in metal boxes,
every tablet has c. c. c. stamped on
It. Beware of mutations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Coughs tell you that there is some
thing wro in the throat or lungs.
1t is the cause, not the cough, that
you must look after. Morley's Honey
Pectoral searches out the cause of
the trouble, ii heals the inflamed sur
faces, stops the irritation, loosens
the corgh and cules You thoroughly.
Sold by agent in every town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The governor of Oregon is an ar
dent admirer of Pe-ru-na. He keeps
it continually in the house. In re-
cent letter to DR.. Hartman he says:
State of Oregon,
Executive Department,
Salem, May, Q, 1898.
The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co, Columbus,
Ohio:
Dear Sirs: ] have had occasion to
use your Pe-ru-na medicine in my
family for colds, and it proved to be
an excellent remedy. | have not had
occasion to use it for other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. NJ. Lord.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is well nigh UNIVERSAL; almost
omniprescnt. Pe-ru-na is the only alb
solute safeguard known. A cold is
the beginning of catarrh. To prevent
colds. 10 cure colds, is to cheat CO
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

1t is well to remember that GARFIELD
TEA cleanses, the system, purihes the
blood. regulates the liver and kidneys
and cures CHRONIC consultation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Garfield Tea Is the original herb tea
for the cure of constipation and sick
headache; 1t is a specific for all disorders
of stomach and bowels.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Some cough remedies hide cough;
they drug it into silence, but the ir-
ritation stays in the lungs to cause
trouble. Morley's Honey Pectoral
soothes, heals, strengthens and cures
thoroughly. The cough stops because
the cause is removed. Price 25 cents.
Ask your druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 25 and soc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
MRS. P. A. PASSMORE.


When physicians and all other
methods OF treatment have failed try
Dodd's Kidney Pills. What they did
for Mrs. Passmore, they will do for
any one similarly afflicted.
soc. box. All dealers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

He who courts three instead of six
nights per week usually makes bet
ter progress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Kemp's Balsam viii stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
rs and so cent bottles. Go at once;
delays are rproarous
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Running water often gets its start
from a spring.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Even the judge finds that life is
full of trials.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

To clean hair brushes rub them in
dry Indian meal until the oil and
dust are extracted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Glasgow. Dee. 22.-Clyde ship build
ers recently placed orders for i5o, 200
tons Of plates in the United States, at
a saving Of $50 600
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

DonJ urlnK too mucn water when cycling.
Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit Is an excellent sub
ntitutA-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
med!eins for coughs and colds.--N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, N j.. Fob. H. 1900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The commonest rning in the world
is children, and the next is cats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The girl of the period is never in g
state of coma.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Don't pull up on the road to. sue
cess and wait for the other fellow
to go ahead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The fewer airs some musicians can
play, the more they put on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The mineral output of Canada for
1899 was placed at $37,000,0O0, OF
which S2l,0l9,0 900 was gold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

When you go to buy bluing insist upon having
Russ Bleaching Blue and not an Imitation
Sold by all grocers-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Have you ever noticed how much
individuality there is in footstep?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Some girls weep over a novel hero
while their mothers wrestle with a
scrubbing brush.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Before the bud becomes a rose it
must arise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

1t can be said of almost every man
that he needs a new suit of clothes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

FITS Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
hrst days Of DF. Kine's Great Nerve RestOfer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and TREATISE
DE- R. h. KLINE, Ltd, ISL Arch St, hisdelPhia, Pa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Don't quarrel, if you can help it; {
quarrel is never made up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Mos. In Quantity, Res. in Quality.

Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a
tonic, a blood purifier and a blood
maker 1t does not stop with merely
curing certain diseases, like scrofula,
sores, assesses, etc, but cleanses and
builds up the whole system. All who
have tried it say there is more cure
in one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla
and Iron than in six of any other
kind. Sold by agent in every town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Judging from their earthly career,
some people would not be pleased
with the fit of their heavenly crown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

London's yearly milk supply is over
a.. OOO. 900 gallons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Wien a man buries the last of his
fathers family life to him seems al
most over.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

To forget to wind watch is a sure
sign you are getting old.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

There is only one remedy for
toothache, and it hurts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Carter's Ink or he can get 1t for you. Ask HIN.
1ry IL. Car loads are sent annually to every
state In the Union. Do you bay C4rter'st
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Testify to the purity OF Mapie City Sell
" asbing Soap. IL saves time and saves
clothes. All grocers sell it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A pessimist is person who doesn't
expect the expected to happen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

One nuisance no sooner leaves town
than another lights
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

troubles positively cured by Tabers' PcpsIn Com.
pound Sample bottle sent by mail free. Write
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIHIHE TAIL rs. "A
druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure.
L. W. Groves signature is on the box. &c
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

1t is q question which is the worst
spoilt; the first or the last baby.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Lane,s Fan-iIy Medicine.

Thus all below is strength and all
above is grace.-Dryden.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

OF the 3,70O Chinese in New Zea.
land, only 20 are women.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Dyelng is as simple as washing when
you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A man isn't necessarily n coward
because he runs from vicious COW.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Good shoes and good gloves are the
beginning of good dressings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Many Soaps Are Injurious
And destroy the clothes. Maple City Solf
Washing soap preserves them. All grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

When the guilty go free, the inno-
cent suffer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Poker among choir boys is a game
of chants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

To be content with less is to have
less discomfort.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The entire coast line of the globe
Is about 1876, 900 miles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

He who agrees with himself agrees
with others.-Goethe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

A smile is the reflection of a light
heart.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

MIS- Winslow soothing Syrup.
For children teething, sofens the gums reduces In
nammAtion, alays pain. cures " ind collie 25c bottle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

He does not guard himself well who
is not always on his guard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

"Vlrtuama' Tablets cure "brain-fag," nervous
vital, mem o. and physical debility in men and
Women Great restorative for weak people. -.
Can't be cured cheaper. Mailed by Kidd Drug Co.
Elgin. H., J. X Hurlbut Co.. Des Moines, Iowa, or
IL ). Baker, Sioux CITY who carry full line OF sy-
ringes, hot water bags. etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Including Formosa, the Mikado
rules over 100000 subjects.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
U. S. SENATOR DAVIS DIES FROM
KIDNEY DISEASE.

Senator Davis made prolonged and gallant
fight with disease.
The trouble. OF which the kidney affection was
tho fatal outcome. nrst appeared about Sept. 20.
Trouble Stealthiy Eneroached.
The trouble had, however, steathily enQroaehed
upon vital organ, and on Nov. II examination
Of tho urine proved the presence Of Inflammation
Of the kidneys.
Both acute nephrtis and dlabstes made their
appearance, aud IN. Murphy, Of Chicago, was
summoned. He agreed with Doctors Stone and
Lancaster as to the presence OF these serious
ailments In acute form. and, while not making
any public statement, lie made known privately
to some Of Senator Davis business associates
his opinion that the case was hopeless
o
To those, however. who were familiar with the
symptoms OF acute kidney troubles tho bulletins
held onliRous Information. the rapid respiration,
hnctuating pulse, dellrIum and approaching
coma telling the story Of deaths neaFness.
st Paul Dispatch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Late last night Mr. Cudahy an
aounced he would pay $4,000 reward
for the apprehension OF the abductors
Of his son 5000 for one and $4,000
Cor two Of them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
Teaching Etiquette.

MADAM" he began as the door open
ed, II am selling a new book on Ell
quette and Department
ooh, you are" she responded. go
down there and clean the mud Off your
feetw
"Yes'm. AS was saying, ma'am, 1
am seP'-
Take Off your hat. Never address a
strange lady at her door without re-
moving your hat"
"Yes'm. Now, then, as / was say
ing
Take your hands out of your pock-
cts. No gentleman ever carries his
hands there"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, this work on
'Eti"-
Throw away your pipe. If gen.
tleman uses tobacco, he is careful not
to disgust others by the habit"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, in calling your
attention to this valuable
"Wait. Put that dirty handkerchief
out of sight and use less grease on
your hair in the future. Now you look
a bit decent. You have book on Ell
quette and Department Very well.
don't want II. I am only the servant
girl. Go up the steps to the front door
and talk with the lady Of the house.
She called me a downright, outright,
no-doubt-about-it idiot this morning,
and l think the book you're selling is
Just what she requires"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Not long ago Boston clergyman re-
ceived an evening call from an elderly
man and woman who expressed a wish
to be Joined in the bonds of matrimony
then and there.
Have you ever been married be-
fore" asked the clergyman of the
man, an honest eyed, weather beaten
person Of seafaring aspect.
"Never, and never wanted to be be-
fore" was the prompt reply.
"And have you ever been married be-
foreY' the question came to the wo-
man.
"No, sir" she replied with equal
promptness, and with q touch Of hui
NOR that appealed to the clergyman at
once she added, II never had a
chancew
The marriage ceremony was speedily
performed, and the clergyman refused
to take any fee, telling the bride with
a twinkle In his eye that 1t had been a
privilege to ofiiciate which he would
have been sorry to miss.-Youth's
Companion.