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ONLY A CROOKED CENT.
When the Young Woman Thought Tt
 Was Gold, She Got Nervous.

When the Young Woman Thought It
 Was Gold, She Got Nervous.
 The car had just rounded dead mans curve" at Fourteenth street, when daintily clad young woman which as it struck the street was fol lowed by sharp metallic sound.
 What was that you threw away, my dear?" asked her companion. another girl about the same age.
 Money" laconically responded the thrower.
 "Money!' continued her companion in a mortified tone of voice. "N hy. it sounded like gold
 My graciousI' shrieked the thrower Have l thrown away one of those goldpieces?'
 By this time several of the Dassen- gers had arisen from their seats and were looking in an indignant way at the conductor for not stopping the car. He. however was one of those high collared. stoical voung men who boss things on the Broadway cars, and the excitement created by the money thrower did not cause him to turn a hair All this time the car was bowl ing as merrily along as Broadway cars ever do bowl. and it was getting far ther and farther away from the mon ay. One or two of the passengers were rbort to jump off the car. bot then they thought better of it and turned their gaze anxiously on the young wo- man. who was hunting frantically through her purse. Just as it seemed the strain would be too mrch for the excited passengers to bear longer the fair thrower looked uD smilinglv at heT companion and murmurpd sweetlv
 It's III right. my deer. Ii wasn't 3 goldpiece after all"
 What was it. thenY' asked the ser Ond young woman
 "Only a crooked penny" replied the thrOwer. "I always throw away crook cd pennies for luck Then both girls softly gigglcd, whiit the other passengers. looking both fool iSh and diSguStnd. resumed their seats New York Tribune.
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PORTO RICO'S NEEDS.
The First Great Crying One is {

The First Great Crying One is Good
 Washington, Nov. 25.-The Commis- sioner of the Interior for Porto Rico, William H. Elliott, in his annual re- port to the Secretary of the Interior, says that most expert manipulation, as well as detective ingenuity, will be needed to untangle the mass of cross titles, duplication and Tapping of grants and concessions and unauthor- ized occupation of public lands that have grown with the centuries of rule in the interests of the favored few. The archives of the island were found in a disordered condition.
 The first great, crying need of Porto Rico, the report says, is good roads.
 The report of the president of the Board of Health of Porto Rico says the number of lepers in the island prob- ably does not exceed one hundred, and it is confidently believed that the dis ease can be totally eXterminated in a few years by careful segregation oi every case as it is discovered
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Would Come Anyhow.

The Rev. Father Staunton of the vel known Church of St. Alban, HOlborn is bumorist in his way and often tells with inimitable effect droll story iI the course of his sermon which send: through tue congregation a gentle rip pie of merriment. On Sunday he sat
 iriZed the ambition of certain peoplt to use words of which they did nor know the meaning. Many of them were fond of sticking the letters ID VI in all sorts of places instead cf using the plain, hOmely English phrase God wiling" He knew one gentle man. rather shaky in his Latin. who in a letter to a friend wrote ''I will be with you D. " on Monday. but any
 way on Tuesday - London Telegraph
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT
BefaIIs an Indina Farmer. Old Trouble aggravated Which
 Causes Severe Suffering
From the Democrat, Goshen, Ind.

Gilbert Updegraff, a prosperous far mer living near Goshen, Ind, in jump ing from his wagon on to a board some time ago, met with serious ac- cident
 It was feared at first that this acci dent was aggravated by rheumatism, which ailment MT. Updegraff was trou- bled with some time ago in an unusu- ally severe form. In speaking of it, he says:
 About two years ago I was stricken with rheumatism, and for a year was severely troubled with it. It came on me suddenly during the winter, 1 don know what caused it, unless it was eX- posture, about the farm.
 Tt was the fashioned rheuma- tism, and began in my lower limbs. gradually working up until my arms. hands and fingers became affected. My body ached all over, especially my limbs, which were swollen and these by the following spring were almost entirely useless. I had to hire all my work done that spring and summer, but did a little work in harvest time.
 'I must have done too much. for soon after that I was confined to my bed for some time. I had the family doctor, but he didn't do me any good. He finally said he could not help me and advised me to try the baths, but I couldn't afford the expense. Inquir- 1 ies were made at the drug store for something that would be helpful in my case.
 ''The druggist recommended Dr. ] Williams Pink Pills for Pale People I gave this remedy a fair trial, and IL me.
 q found that this was a medicine that did what was claimed for it, and when 1 had taken about dozen doses of the pills I found that they were helping me. I continued taking then and I am glad today that I did. Why that medicine actually cured me an( I didn't take more than six or sever boxes either.
 ''It was in January, 1897, that I be gan taking the medicine, and I was completely cured by the first of March I began early in the spring to do my work, and I kept it up all summer not missing a day. I have never hat any rheumatic trouble with my limb! from that day to this"
 And are you positive that it was Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People that cured you?" asked the reporter
 Positive, why of course I am Nothing else did it. I did not talk any other medicine at the time, and was never better until I began takin. Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo pie. I have taken nothing else since and of course they are what did tn, work"
 At druggists or direct from Dr. Will Hams Medicine Co.,, Schnectady, N. Y 50 cents per box, or six boxes fo $2.5O
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Chinese Emperor a PIowman.

Each year the Emperor of China puts his hand to the blow and turns over a few rows in order to impress on the people the importance of husbandry. The Emperor, accompanied by his ret inue, proceeds in state to the sacred field. at the four corners of which are erected four pavilions, where the seeds of wheat and other cereals are placed. Placing his left hand on the blow and holding the whip in the right hand, the Emperor begins the ceremony. On the Emperor finishing his round the princes go through a similar performance.
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There are a great multitude of peo- pie in all parts of the land who have entirely lost their health as result of la grippe; who have recovered from an attack, but find themselves with weakened nerves, deranged digestion, and with but very little of their for mer powers.
 There is no disease known to man that leaves the system in such an outrageous and exasperating condi- tion as la grippe.
 For this class of sufferers, Peruna is a specific. Peruna should be taken according to directions and in a few weeks the sufferer will be entirely re- stored to his accustomed health.
 Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O., for free copy of Facts and Faces"
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LIEUTENANT PETERSON Says Peruna is The Finest Tonic And navigator He
 Ever Used.

Lieutenant Charles Peterson, Hook and Ladder Go. No. 21, writes the fol- lowing letter to The Peruna Medicine Co.,, from S27 Belmont avenue, Chi cago, Ill.,:
 Last year I had a severe attack of la grippe which left me very weak so that I was unable to perform my du- ties. Several of my friends advised me to build up on Peruna, and l found it by far the finest tonic and invigor- ator I had ever used. In two weeks l was strong and well, and if ever l am exposed to unusual hardship incident with my duties at fires, take dose or two of Peruna and find that it keeps me in good health"
 Charles Peterson.
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NOTED WOMEN GAMBLERS.
The Most Famous Were Court Fa- vOrites In France and England.

The Most Famous Were Court Fa-
 vOrites In France and England.
 Greatest of all the women gamblers in the world have been the court favorites of the vicious sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. France has produced the fin est specimens of the depraved woman gambler that the world has ever seen. At one time Mime. de Montespan had great run of luck at basset, and that made Louis XVI feel good, for then he could borrow of her winnings. When her luck turned and she lost as heavily as she had won the draft on Louis got to be so great that he abolished the game. One night when things were coming her way she bet a sum equal to S2OO,00O on the turn of q single card, and the king got grumpy because no one had the sand to cover the bet There came a New Years night when madame lost nearly $900,0O0 at hoca, and on another night she raised her losses to $1,000,00O.
 Crossing the channel, the most famous woman gambler of England was Nell Gwynn, the favorite of Charles II. In one year her losses were $300.000, which the king paid. His last words as he lay on his dying bed are historic, Don't let poor Nell starve." But "poor Nell," as long as the game was fierce. could look out for herself pretty well. Such little loss as that of $25,000 to her rival. the 1 Duchess of Cleveland, was mere baga- telle to her. Still perhaps Charles II was right in his solicitude for "poor Nell" for the Duchess of Mazarin died in absolute want after she had lost $5,- 100000 at the game.
 One may SCOUT American history and 1 ind lal, tnl bier. Our women when they gamble at all play like ladies at cards and dabble a little in stocks. To be sure, we've sent some winners to Monte Carlo and others to Sheepshead Bay, but for her who might perhaps be called the queen of American gamblers We are indebted to that choice strain in the Mexican blood which produces what the southwest calls 1 the "greaser." Donna Paquita was born in Texas. Everything about her ex cepting her birthplace was Mexican About the close of the civil war Donna went into Mexico to rule over outlaws and cowboys. Qualetor, an old time gambler, with whom she fell in at the age of 12, taught her all the tricks of the trade that he knew, and then she turned around, and with her newly acquired knowledge she taught him tricks that ht never dreamed of.
 Though she was only a child, the rougf gamblers in Paso del Norte found thai they were no match for her. She grew up beautiful girl. and she could cheat SO adeptly that no one ever could catcl her at it. In 1875 she was the leader o a gang of greasers who were captured after a foray. She proposed that card: be played to see whether she should g free or kill herself. She played for one, with gambler who was too expert fol her and lost. Instantly she drew knif, from her belt and plunged it into he heart. At least it may be said for he that none of the gambling favorites O Europe had the nerve to end her life a. ; Donna did.--New York Press.
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Difficult
 Digestion
That is dyspepsia. d

That is dyspepsia.
 It makes life miserable.
 Its sufferers eat not because they want to-but simply because they must.
 They complain of a bad taste in the mouth, a tenderness at the pit of the stomach, a feeling of puffy fullness, headache, heartburn and what not.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla cured Joseph F. Laine, Flanagan, Ky, who writes: q was troubled with dyspepsia for a number of years, and took medicine that did me no good. I was advised by friends to try Hoods Sarsaparilla which 1 did and it put my bowels in perfect condition, gave me strength and energy and made me feel like a new person.
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Not Ee.

You have q good deal of assurance to come to me for charity" said the man of the house. with your face all bunged up from fighting. You're nOth- ing hut bruiserr'
 No. sir" replied the seedy vagrant who was not wanting in spirit. "rhe other feIler wuZ the bruiser I'm the bruisee "-Chicago Tribune.
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DON'T GET FOOT SORE, GET FOOT
 EASE.

A powder. At this season your feet feel swollen, nervous and uncomfort- able. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease: It rests and comforts; makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots.. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and IS a certain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, Damp or Frosted feet. We have over 3O,OO0 testimonials. Don't get footsore, get Foot-Ease.. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 2Ac. Trial package Free. Address. Allen 5. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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IndeDenhent.

We admire the independence of a western poet who says in preface to his volume: If the critics don't like this book. l wish to say to them that do. If they tear it to tatters. l shall pick up tue pieces and embark in the plasterinG business. am here to stay and you bet I've made up my mind tC 1T "A tlanto ''o".' tuition
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New York, Nov. 23.-The grand jury today will begin an investigation of the charges began by the Merchants Association that there is a deficiency of $4,000,O00 on the books of the water department representing sums of which the city has been kept out of the last twenty years.
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A Few Things Lacking.

q got a box CT matches" said the old colored brother, len ef des had a load CT wood I could make fire, en ef I des had a side CT meat en a sack CT flour could cook it on dat fire; en after I cooked it dey ain't no question but what I could eat it, kaze all got at de present time is a empty house en a ait perwadin' appetite? Constitu- ton.
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Many quaint customs remain un- submerged by the wave of moderni- zation which is sweeping over London. although their days are probably num- bered. Lady Jeune, the society leader and philanthropist, describes some of them in an article which will shortly appear in the Youths Companion.
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, SC
 TUCAS COIINTY SS'

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the fl rm of F. J. CHENEY x Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A; D. 1886.
 A. w. GLEASON, ] SEAL Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials, tree. ..,, Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed every
 bottle showing that is is simply Iron and Qui- nine in a tasteless form. No. Cure. No pay. 5Oc.
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Miss Black:) I'm sure I hit some thing that time, Gwen!
 Miss Gray:) Looks like it, dear. One of the beaters over there is having his leg bandaged up.
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GOOD FOR LITTLE FOLKs

Don't torture the children with liquid and pill poisons The only safe, a. greeable laxative for little ones is Cas- carets Candy Cathartic. All druggists 10c. 25c, 50c.
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I do not believe .- Pisos Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds-John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 15. 1900.
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A man who inadvertently steps upon 4 banana peel has doubts about the sustaining power of the fruit - St Louis Star.
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"Cf all the fool things" said the farmer wearily. the advice to make hay while the sun shines is the worst. Why. when the sun shines it'll make hay itself. ."-C Chicago Post.
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English archers in battle used the iongbow. French archers the cross bow. The lOngbow was certainly the hettPr
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Men and women of good
 character to represent established house on salary; splendid opportunity. Ad- dress P. O. Box 5S7, Portland. Oregon.
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The Oldest and Best.

s. s. s. is a combination of roots and herbs of great curative powers, and when taken into the circulation searches out and removes all manner of poisons from the blood, without the least shock or harm to the system. On the contrary, the general health begins to improve from the first dose, for s. S. s. is not only blood purifier, but an excellent tonic, and strength ems and builds up the constitution while purging the blood of impuri- ties. s. s. $. cures all diseases of a blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula, R cum a ii sm, Chronic Sores and Ulcers, Eczema, Psorias sis, Salt Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles, and is an infallible cure and the only antidote for that most horrible disease, Contagious Blood Poison.
 A record of nearly fifty years of successful cures is a record to be proud of. s. $. $. is more popular today than ever. It numbers its friends by the thousands. Our medical cores pondence is larger than ever in the history of the medicine. Many write to thank us for the great good $. $. $. has done them, while others are seek ing advice about their cases. Ali letters receive prompt and careful attention. Our physicians have made a alife-long study of Blood and Skin Dis eases, and better understand such cases than the ordinary practitioner who makes a speciality of no one disease ~ ~ ~ We are doing great R R% @ good to u fl ri Il g ~ N ~ humanity through Ak&AA our consulting de
 - <S V partnent, and invite you to write us if you have any blood or skin trouble We make no charge whatever for this service.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,. ATLANTA. GA.
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Stops the Cough

and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure cold inone day No cure, No pay. Price 25 cents,
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Iittle Willie:) Papa, who is the best man at a wedding?
 (Mr. Hennypeck:) The best man is the chap who sees the other fellow get the worst of it, my son.
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TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature IS on each box. 25c.
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A girl should learn to bake bread be. ore she learns to paint. It is better tc ickle the palate than to tickle the pa tte-('ilica ro Hnilv %o,--~
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There is no other ink ''just as good" as Car ter's Ink. There is only one ink that is best of all and that is Carter's Ink. Use it.
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Mothers will find Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
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It sometimes happens that man who never appears to advantage upon most occasions looks well as pallbearer.
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Look pleasant, look pleasant. " urged the photographer, with the bulb in his hand.
 You seem to forget" replied the these photographs
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The Best Prescription for Malaria.
 Chills and fever is a bottle of Groves taste less Chil Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price soc
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Plenty of Room for a Sandwich.

A certain lawyer who was a candi- date for municipal office went out can- vassing one day, and knocked at a cot tage door. The door was opened by a woman.
 "Is your husband in, Mrs. -" in- quired the lawyer.
 'No, sir," was the reply; "but 1 know what you want. My husband is sure to vote for you because you got him off for stealing that ham last week."
 ''No, no; alleged stealing of the ham, '' corrected the lawyer.
 Alleged be blowed!' was the wo- mans smiling reply. "We've got bit of it left still. Lemme give you a sand Wich out of it, sir"
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Hoods SaH-SapaS-iIEa

Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. Beware of substitutes. Buy Hoods and only Hoods.
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partnership"
 whats the arrangement"
 Dicks going to feed him and take care of him, and I'm going to exercise him.
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"Dick and have bought horse in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Reciprocal Charges.

Oran McLelland, colored, went to the
police station Sunday evening and
swore out a warrant for Frank Baker
and Orson Baker his son. He told the
police that the two Bakers had assault
ed him. They were arrested and taken
to the station where they gave bond.
They told an altogether different story
from that told by McLeIland. Accord
ing to their story the colored man and
Orson Baker got into a dispute and
when Frank Baker tried to stop them
AIcLelland took out his knife and be-
gan to slash both the father and son.
The Bakers are both cut in the face and
neck, and while the cuts are not dau-
gerous. it was evidently a very close call
for both of them The Bakers swore
out warrant for the arrest of
their assailant and he is now in the
county Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
IT'S NOT BIRTH.
Nor Wealth, Nor State. but Git Up and
Git That Makes Man Great.

This is the motto on the letter head Of
a well known grocery firm in Water
town, N Y, Fred 3. Bush & Co, and is
indicative of the character Of the men.
Mr.. Bush himself had quite an expert
ence with food in relation to health, as
he was refused insurance three years ago
because the examining physician found
ne had Bright's disease and could only
live a short time at the best.
My own physician suggested that 1
make radical change in diet. About
that time my attention was called to
Grape-Nuts food, and began with doc
tors permission to use this food. OF
course had been forbidden the use Of
sugar or starchy food, but my doctor
knew that Grape-Nuts was composed of
TIE starch of wheat and barley trans
formed into grape sugar and in this con-
dition is easily digested.
To make a long story short, Grape
Nuts has been a constant dish at my
table for three years I have taken no
medicine during this time and I am now
strong and healthy and capable OF do
ing a hard days work every day
So much for pure food. properly Sc
lected and perfectly cooked by experts
at the factory. There is not single dis
ease in the category of human ills but
what can be helped by the use of pure
feOd Of this character, and most Of the
0rdinary diseases can be cured