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sMAlLPox plsrRluuroRs.
now tho Germs are Sursur.d and the
Disease is spread.

Dlsra<c fs Spread
II would seem that people will never
learn to be careful. The recent alarm
ing spread OF that dire epidemic.
smallpox. throughout different sec
tions OF the country has been traced
by physicians and sanitarians In many
instances directly to the moldy and
rotting layers OF paper and paste
which cover the walls OF many houses.
The practice Of laying layer after layer
of paper on wall. using common
-four paste. Is especially calculated to
create homes for disease germs. Peo-
pie could not do more to effect such q
result II they tried. The rotting vege-
table matter affords caves from which
are ready to dart forth the Infection
at every opportunity. There is no ex-
cuse for this practice. as walls and
ceilings can be coated with pure,
cieanly and sanitary material like Ala
bastine. for instance. at no greater ex-
pense. Alabastlne Is rock-basc
cement. which incorporates itself with
the wall or ceiling. It is easily ap-
piled, comes ready to mix with cold
water. requires no washing or scrap
Ing before renewing or rctintlng. IL
beautiful. long-lastlng and safe.
For walls that have been infected
nothing Is equal to Alabastine as Z
disinfectant to render them pure ant
clean and the rooms once more habit
able.
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secure the worthy Mr. Harrison, who
wished to brand us as spies: then to
subdue all Springfield, including a
Justice OF the peace, and. finally to
act as best man-all in a single hour.
/ think, gentlemen, have accomplish
ed the utmost amount possible within
this brief time"
The officers glanced first at one an
other, then at the speaker whose love
of banter they knew, and the colonel
said disapprovingly:
Don't Jest, Doctor Such things
are no laughing matters. II Roland
is really here. why doesn't he report
at once?"
Because he is escorting Mrs. Ro-
land to his quarters. One can't blame
man who has been married only
young wife. He will be here pune
tually at sunset
His wife? Do you mean Miss Har-
rison?"
Pardon me, l mean Mrs. Roland.
who has accompanied her husband. l
mentioned that / attended the we'd
ding"
The words sounded SO plain and
positive that doubt was no longer
possible. But Maxwell was now as
sailed with questions from all sides.
Everybody pressed forward, and he
found himself compelled to relate
briefly what had happened.
"Our return was accomplished with
out the least danger" he said. in con-
clusion. In an elegant carriage and
accompanied by lady. We were be-
yond the pale of suspicion and reach
| ed the outposts safely. where Lieuten-
ant Davis received us with the utmost
courtesy and went into raptures over
Mrs. Roland. But he is right. Will
liam is a daredevil and incorrigibly
obstinate. but we must admit that he
has good taste. His wife is charm
/ ing"
The last remark seemed to interest
the younger officers extremely They
wanted to learn all sorts OF particulars
about Mrs. Roland and were greatly
eisappointed when informed that the
voung bride was very much agitated
by her fathers death and probably
would see little OF her husbands COM
rades for some time.
"Ah. there comes William! he ex-
claimed. interrupting himself. CON
gratulate him. He wears his new
dignity somewhat timidly."
II was really william. who had come
to report his return, He was warmly
greeted by all. The colonel especiaiy
received him with great cordially
"Welcome. Lieutenant Rolandi Here
Won are at last, Doctor Maxwell fas
already told us the whole adventure
OF which you were the hero.
mot | but John Maxwell was the
hero" said william. holding out MS
hand to his friend with ill-repressed
emotion. Had 1t not been for him.
should have lost happiness and lie.
1 shall never forget what ne aiu To-
day s ,,s
thanks. r
LET that pass, Will; we shall
wrangle again at the very next oppo,
tunity. Germans and Americans al,
wavs quarrel. and our armistice won
,ast long. Today 1 risked my lie tof
YOU; tomorrow you will. perhaps per
Il yours for me; so we shall be quits
al any rate. you returned punc'uai''
at sunset" ,. r,.
He pointed toward the window n'
rn was lust sinking below the nor''
7an and its last beams were fading.
Aon; nvss gave my word of honor thai
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CHAPTER xI.-(Coptinped

0AA<AA Al.-tOOntlQueI.
MAXWELL remained behind; as a phy-
sician he was too familiar with death
to be awed by that of man who had
been almost a stranger to him and
mad never possessed his sympathies.
Scarcely had the immediate relatives
left the room, when, to the magis-
trate's horror, he'took a seat close be-
side him.
Let me give you our warmest
thanks" he said. in the friendiiest
tone. Now pray order the rest of
the dinner to be served. I'll call the
waiter at once
no, thank you," replied the old
gentleman, uneasily. II prefer to leave
at once. Mr.. Roland promised to let
us return to the city,"
Yes. the carriage will be at your
disposal in half an hour at latest. The
young couple. to whom you will
doubtless be ready to yield precedence.
start first; and until then shall
have the honor of entertaining YOU ="
Mr.. thompson glanced timidly at
his neighbor's coat-pocket. where he
knew that the revolver was conceal
ed. but did not venture to decline the
offered entertainment and yielded to
his fate. Fortunately he was not sub
jected to too long a trial.
Meanwhile a short but touching
scene had occurred in the sick room
where Florence, amid burning tears
saw her father draw his last breath
lie passed away in sleep. without re-
gaining consciousness. Harrison's
death broke the chain which bound his
daughter.
Weak and irresolute as Florence had
seemed, the inevitable found her calm
and the consciousness of the peril
which every moments delay increased
for her husband sustained her
strength. She knelt to kiss the dead
mans brow and bid him farewell;
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THE END.
STORY OF A STAMP
worth Quarter. Then sl.soo. The.
Went Up In smohe

worth Quarter. Then $1,000. The.
Went Up In Smoke.
In the year 1851 a 12-penny black
canadian postage stamp was printed
oy the government at Ottawa. The
public did not regard this somber is
sue with favor. and few were issued.
one OF these stamps was sent To the
Hamilton postofiice. where it was sold
10 an old man. who said II was a
shame to print the queens picture on
stamp that might be handled by pro-
iane hands. Tenderly the man put II
on parcel, sending II to a friend in
the United States. Here, in the waste
basket, II lay for many day, till an
errand boy found It and qickly trans
ierred 1t to his album. Despairing OF
getting good collection. and his fe-
yer somewhat abating, he sold then 10
a dealer. The new dealer. on looking
at the catalogue. found that what he
had paid IS for was worth s25. Acct
dentally this stamp was slipped into
a 25-cent packet and sent to a dealer
residing In Hamilton. When the lat
ter opened the packet he was aston
ished to find such valuable stamp.
and. being honest. wrote his friend to
inform him of what had happened. Of
fering him l.20o for It, The offer was
accepted, and the stamp again changed
hands. BY this time the stamp had
increased in value, and not few came
from distance to look at the treas
ure. One day an English nobleman
who. through a friend, had heard of
the stamp. offered $500, which offer
was accepted The English lord. fall
Ing in love with an American helress,
and wishing to gain the favor Of her
brother. presented him with the stamp
as token of his esteem. Here. in It's
new and luxurious home. It came to a
sad end. for one day the maid by
mistake swept the stamp. which had
accidentally fallen out OF the album.
into the fire. In an instant the stamp
which thousands had heard OF and
longed for. went up In smoke to the
broad, blue sky, leaving not a trace
behind.
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we often reconnoiter within the
enemys lines one of the officers re-
marked. True. Roland is alone. but
ne is less likely to attract attention
on that account. The dangers which
threaten him on way"
Are the least" interrupted the COL
onei. What | fear is treachery with
In the house where he believes him
self safe. He would listen to no coun-
sci, but | had presentiment of evil
from the beginning"
We won't anticipate the worst at
present" remarked another officer.
Roland may be compelled to make a
circuit or wait for the darkness. Doc
tor Maxwell has not returned. either. ''
Maxwell is at the outposts; there
is no danger in that quarter. | am
glad that my fears concerning the fe-
yer proved groundless. The doctor
sent me the most reassuring news"
Good evening. gentlemen" said a
familiar voice at the door. This SOL
emn assemblage is probably on ac-
count of the victory of which | heard
on my arrival. 1t will give an unex-
pected turn to the campaign"
And fortunate one" replied the
colonel. beckoning Maxwell to enter.
sit down, doctor. We were Just
speaking of your friend. who has not
yet returned. l am beginning to be
seriously anxious about him."
William is already here" said
Maxwell. taking the profrered seat. 81
left him Ave minutes ago."
Thank heaven. So you met him
on the way back?"
mo. We returned from Springfield
together"
From Springfield? What were you
doing there?"
Very different things-some pleas
ant, some disagreeable. In the first
place, had to bring Lieutenant Ro-
land from behind iron bars. then to
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CHAPTER XII.


1t was sunset at the Union camp
Colonel Burney had summoned all the
officers of the regiment to one OF tne
little festivities which are often I'M
provised on the march or In camp.
A certain feeling OF anxiety per-
vaded the group. Lieutenant Roland,
though expected every minute. had not
vet arrived. The colonel had no rea-
son to conceal the fact that ne nau
given the young officer leave Oh ao
sence or its purpose. True, dangers
and risks were everyday occurrences
In this war; people regarded them as
matters of course and wasted rev
words over them. but Roland was. as
his friend expressed it. the dariins
OF the regiment"
.I ought to have refused the ieave'
said Colonel Burney, angriiy l iea.
the matter will end badly. He ousns
TO have been here long ago. had th-
adventure proved successful
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nothing now held her to Springfield.
Meanwhile William, in low tone.
gave the old servant the necessary or
ders.
Ralph, we shall leave the care OF
your dead master in your hands. You
will render him the last services and
remain here until the funeral is over
Then seek us at the place l have de-
scribed to you. Escape is not dih-
cult now, and the road is not long
see that Edward Harrison is not found
and released before an hour has pass
cd. He is gagged and bound, but
there is no danger concerning his life.
The longer you can prevent his being
discovered the greater will be our
chance OF safety. If you are question
ed. you know no more than the other
servants and had the best intentions
in bringing the message. They can
not help believing you, and in three
days we shall expect you"
Florence had also risen and held out
her hand to the old man.
Farewell till we meet again, Ralph!
cannot even attend my father to the
grave, and must leave the last Offices
to be rendered by the hands of
strangers; but he will forgive me: he
knows that my husbands life is at
stake. Farewell"
The carriage had rolled up to the
terrace outside. They avoided the way
through the ante-room, where all the
servants had assembled. William led
his wife through the drawing room,
where Maxwell Joined them. after TAX
ing a friendly leave of Mr.. Thomp-
son and assuring him Of his high re-
gard The young couple entered,
John took the reins from the driv-
er's hands, ordered him to remain and
sprang on the box himself. The car
riage dashed OF at the horses ut
most speed.
Five minutes later. the magistrates s
face appeared in the open doorway,
and behind him the tall figure of his
clerk. Both gazed curiously and tim
idly after the carriage. which was no
longer visible. Only cloud of dust
in the distance showed that the spir-
tied animals were doing their duty.
There they go." said the justice,
drawing a long breath. THANK heav-
en-. That Doctor Maxwell is Satan
lncarnatei"
"A horrible feilowl" echoed the
clerk. "I believe he would have shot
us both down in cold blood If you
hadn't performed the ceremony"
"Yes, horrible fellowl" repeated
Mr.. Thompson. But an original, re-
markable character, too; and he has q
very high regard for me. He told me
so three times"
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ooncrn, uenry.. widow !. De.tltute.

\ movement has been started In
New York to raise n purse for the hen
eft of the widow of General Henry
who is left entirely without funds and
will be dependent upon her pension
which, under the regular law. viii not
exceed $50 n month. A bill has been
introduced In Congress for n special
pension of SiO0 month. but there are
so many claims OF this kind growing
out OF the Spanish h-Americnn war that
the pensions committees of both
houses have agreed not to recommend
any special pensions exceeding $50 Il
month. and not to pass any bills for at
least one ycnr after the death OF the
officers IN question. Thus Mrs. Henry
Will be dependent upon her friends
until next year.
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Contrivnnce.

AS DR.. Darwin was walking one day
in his garden he perceived wasp
upon the gravel walk with large fly,
nearly as big as itself. which 1t had
caught. Kneeling down. he distinctly
saw 1t cut of the head and abdomen.
and then taking up with his feet the
trunk or middle portion OF the body.
to which the wings remained attached.
fly away; but breeze Of wind. act
ing on the wings OF the fly, turned
round the wasp with its burden. and
impeded its progress. Upon this 1t
alighted again on the gravel walk. de-
llberately sawed on first one wing and
then the other. and having thus re-
moved the cause OF its embarrassment.
fiew on with It's booty.
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New El,c,rlc 1Irh, carbon.

According to the Electrical World
and Engineer, a new kind of electric
light carbon has been Invented by
Frederick Hackman OF St Paul MINI.
a former resident of New York. 1t
consists OF carbon tube filled with
calcium carbide powder and 1t is said
that its effect Is the production Of a
light Of at least eight times the brill
iiancy OF the ordinary carbon.
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Iiow.s Tb,sY

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
Catarrh Cure
r. ]. CHENEY & 90, Props. Toledo. O
We, the undersigned have known r. T.
Cheney for tho last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tlons made by their nrm.
West Trdax, Wholesale Drugglsts. Toledo,
81 Walding,. knnan & Marvin, Wholesale
DruRgists, Toledo ohio
HILLS Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
o. the system Testimonials sent free Price
i5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Important to Mothers.
10 Ay,ld c,,rI,lne co,a.

1t II an absolute lmposslbility to catch
cold n the surfaces OF the body are
kopt at an even temperature. The trouble
may be from without or II may be from
within--that ~, by not being either prop
criy or sufficiently clad. by not having
perfect circulation. or by not eat
furnish the reauired hent of me
body. The chilinesN you experience
In the winter arises from one OF two
causes; First, lack OF sufficient carbon
aeeouE food, second. poor circulation, pos
sibly due 10 lack Of c1crcine.-Ladies'
Home Journal
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.,.1e,,es a Day

| "a. letter. a Day
salzer Seed Company,
\ Wis. received e,4s4 oreers GER
" N',, which is a monster day.
saa!, s.,, 10 double this number
,ssle ag Of March. The firm is
'.r. .nsltz, Bromus Insrmis,
vs,r oats. Three-Bared corn
~, ~ vegetables. There Is q
N y. 's,msnd for onions. CAD
q. a and bean seed this year. sah.
! n r. radlsh and Lightning a :. csD. shs
H. ,arliest of this kind IN ,aa .ne
=, world, are having a tre'
q sale.
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Ca. Never r.. Caught Again.

The common house mouse, when II
has once been caught In trap ana
escaped, cannot be caught again by
any trap ever invented by man. Rats
are less careful and sometimes fall a
second time.
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would do so.~ said William. with
the deepest earnestness. But that I
Kept twas able to keep Ill owe
to you alone
THE END.
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what kind OF man is Tibbs2'' Hes
the kind thnt would kick an automobile
for get ting out Of gaHoiine"
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81 met our cook down town to-day.
did you speak to herr" Speak TO hoi
She. was better dressed than l was an
avoided me"
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- nj. COM


:, ssnsd ed stevsnass g., in ,l',sa, Hsrs,
L1n.s.:ssed Lns.a,'dd' Of a notion that at he he
= r,'Sr,v wears nap, 50 ne
~ . az a,,,' 10 be placed upon a
y ,',,n ssa,a win II a lid that locked; q;
y. bain should be pushed
i,s s,,l hfs q the coffin in or order ,'r
pfhi ~ ~ cxpiration of thirty
y uhs ia fellow showed no
ps iss bach ,,nS.r 70 retss'qy tss tyrf iifs, sc
- of him.
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yves. / like ibgm from the nulnit IN |
don't care about these home made SER
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TINE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE

Everybody seems to be leaving town.
"Eycrybodyy We'll I'm going away.
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-. wealth.

',, os' s,, wealth and strength Of
B;,ifi'ai, n iron, the most useful
10 ~ anst a. the wealth of a
,sls IL IN a useful stomach.
VIZ ss,,,,,rrworked ~ yours, try Hos
~ ~, o's, BItters. 1t will relieve
s'ou'Sov 'howels. improve the appe-
~ ., W constipation, dyspepsia
A |'.,.ue<s.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

A woman never can understand why
her dog doesn't seem as cute 70 otn-
ers as to herself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

What's tho difference between n fddlc
and violln7' "A fiddle Is violin when
the man who plays II has on n swallow
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

Lurnriant hair with lu youthful color assured by
using FAHkEn's HAIK BALsAM
HInpkkconSs, the best cure for i5cts.
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God and right must conquer. No
great reform is born and grows 10 fuii
stature in night. Morals are subject
TO the laws Of srowth.-Rev. q. Lee v.
Roberts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

a., that Is a business admin
A1 1aN'hr x IL is an administration
az The man who Is at the
i1 ~ n doesn't benefit anybody
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''Did you have any emotions when you
get at him with comb and brush.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

Two bottles OF Plso's Cure for Consump-
tion cured me of n bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. 20, 1896.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

.rent band wagon a safety
- is oe'as'ib aWs'Sibbies in tie road the
Axe the reins-
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Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethng, soften. the guma, reduces tn
nammaton. Ailays palm curca wind collie 25c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

Book of Choice Recipcs
sent free by walter Baker a Co. Id. Dorcbests
Mass. Mention this PAPER
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-15

Laxative Bromo Qulnlnc Tablets removes
the cause that produces la Grippe. Il. w.
Groves signature Is on each box 80.
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/ You
box Old

j, impossible for you NOT
MI the color Of seventy
n your hair ! Perhaps
m 1venty, and you ike
4 py h,ir. And perh,ps
Aihlit for youth and vigor:
khr for old age and decline.
you Will use Ayers Hair
:. in less than a month
soa't be , gray hair in
\ lead.
issp' the scalp free from
ut, stops falling Of the
knd mikes it grow thick and
n.se bottle. ALI druggists.
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LAST AWARDS.

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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-08-17
sHERlFF's SALE.

IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY,
Between Numa J. Felix is complainant and
Budd s Lake Mining and Milling Company
Selma J. Funck, George A. Funck. Francis
J. e. Funck, Selma @. Funck and Adrien j /.
Funck are defendants.
Fl. ia. for sale of mortgaged premises,
Returnable to October Term. A. u. 1900.
RIKER q RIKER, Sol'rs
By virtue of the above stated writ of Fieri
Facias in my hands, shall expose for sale at
public Vendue, at the Court House in Norris
town, N. j., on
Monday, the nth day of September
next, A. d. 1900. between the hours of ~ M.
and o'clock p NJ. that is to say at 2 O'Clock
in the afternoon of saidsday:
ALI tract or parcel of lands and premises
situate. lying and being in the Township of
Mt. Olive, in the County of Morris and State
of New Jersey.
Beginning at stake and stones in the north
and south line running from Turkey Brook to
Benjamin Olive Survey 17l6 also corner of
George Stephens and also Charles Glesner,
thence ~ north sixty nine degrees east three
chains to the Charles Glesner corner; thence
CO along Glesner's south line seventeen de-
grees east two chains and ninety links to the
center of the road leading from Aaron s.
brakes to Charles Glesner's; thence 90 south
thirty-one degrees west forty-four links in
said road; thence (D south four and one-half
degrees east nine chains and seventy-five links
to the line of John Chips; thence (5) south
forty-six links; thence co north four degrees
east one chain and siXtytwo links; thence Cd
north eighty six degrees west across the brook
seven chains; thence go north seventeen de-
grees east two chains and fifty-five links across
the road; thence 90 south seventy-two degrees
west three chains and seventy three links;
thence Q0) north thirteen degrees east three
chains and fifty-one links, running along A. s.
Brakes line; thence CID south eighty-one de-
grees west three chains to the lane thence
CID north fourteen degrees and fifty minutes
east five chains and twenty three links; thence
CID south eighty-three degrees east one chain
and seventy links; thence Q4) north eighty
two degrees east six chains and sixty-two
links; thence Q5) north seventy mine and one
half degrees east three chains along the fence
to the place of beginning, containing thirteen
acres and seventy-five hundredths of an acre,
be the same more or less, according to a sur
vey made by Enos G. Budd, Surveyor, May 28.
1894; being the same premises conveyed to the
said The Hattakawanna Mining Company by
deed from Francis s. King, bearing date July
18th. 1884, and not as vet recorded.
Dated August 10. 1900
CHARLES A. BAKER,
Sheriff.
Chronicle and Era, 1850
P. f. $12.60