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A Candid Publisher.

In the recent death of ]. Schabelitz,
the famous Zurich publisher and au-
thor, the world of art and letters has
lost one of Its extraordinary charac-
tiers. He was a shrewd business man.
an excellent linsuist, skillful writer,
and probably the most savage publish
er who ever lived. When he accepted
the famous memoirs Of Count Won Ar
MIN, he wrote on the postal card, with
the acceptance, the proviso: Il reserve
the right to correct your internally bad
grammar" To an aspiring poet who
had submitted manuscript, he answer
ed by postal card: II refuse 10 be dis
graced by printing your doggerel. 1
don't return the copy because you did
MT inclose enough postage. y you will
send 1t. with the price Of tins card. l
will send it to you. but I don't think
the stuff Is worth the expense on your
part" One of his postal cards to a
novelist read about as follows: For
heavens sake, come and TAXI away the
unnamable mass of paper you left here
for me to look at" An ambitious his
torian was crushed by the following
written, like all of his correspondence,
upon a postal card: You are making
the mistake of your life. You don't
want to study history. You want to
learn how to write'
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sHREwp CASHIER.
..,.a sso.uoo for HI. p... ,, rro.p.

savsd Sso.uoo for His Bank BY Pronpt
Actien.
A cashier employed In large west
ern city recently went over the col
lateral held by his loan clerk simply
by way Of precaution. He noticed that
one of the banks best customers had
over $50, 900 out on bills of lading of
cattle on the way north. As the house
In question had an abattoir, this was
not surprising. The arm was rated at
over $500 900, and its transactions
were on large scale. Suddenly 1t oc-
CURED to him that the way bills
looked very much alike. Comparison
showed that they were written by the
same hand. He took one to the rail-
road which was supposed to have Is
sued 1t. and found that 1t was for
gerry. The handwriting on the bills
was that of a member Of the hrm
which was borrowing the money. This
could mean but one thing-the firm
was in desperate financial difficulties
and about to go under. 1t was now
too late to do anything in the matter
that day. The cashier did not say
word to anybody. but went home. He
did not sleep that night. but planned
out his campaign for the next morn
ing. The loans were all subject to
call at any time. He waited until
after the clearing house returns were
In for tho day to excite no suspicion.
Then he had the guilty partner in the
cattle firm rung up on the telephone.
Very sorry" he said to the cattle
man nonchalantly. but we are debtors
in the clearing house today. Money
is little scarce. Guess we'll have to
ask you to repay that $4,000 worth
of loans today. Sorry to Inconvenience
you, and IL you want the money again
little later. will be glad to have you
call around" Very WELL" came the
reply; will you have check on our
account in your bank or on our 9TH
er bank?" Better draw on the other
bank, as that Is customary" replied
the cashier. In few minutes the
check, duly certified by the cashier OF
the rival institution, was sent In. The
cashier took the precaution to send
around to the other bank to make sure
that the certifcation was no forgery.
Then he sent for the forger. Now"
said he, II have my money, and ! can
speak plainly. want you to take
your account out of this bank"
What do you mean?" demanded the
cattle dealer. You know perfectly
we'll what mean." was the reply.
"You may take your account out OF
this bank and keep 1t out. We have
no use for It." The account was with
drawn. Within less than thirty days
the failure of the cattle firm was an
nounced.-New York Mail and Ex-
press.
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SCHOOLS ON WHEELS,
CHANCE PoR MEN OF THE RAIL.
Rock Islasd Rad to 0nss It's Enpssyss
Uniqus Edacatioaal Opporsanltiss,

Managing officials Of the Rock Island
route believe that knowledge is power.
and that mental power even In the low
liest walks Of railroad life is highly es-
sential to the success of a common
carrier. They believe that educated
employees make nm educated" railroad,
and that such a road strongly appeals
to the general public. They have be-
gun a campaign of education among
their thousands of employees, and soon
schools on wheels will be operated
over the lines Of the system.
The officials have entered into ar
rangements with an eastern cores
poondence school whereby that insti-
tuition will fit out cars for educational
purposes and place them ut the dis
posal of the employees of the railroad.
The cars will be equipped with such
appliances are are essential to thor
ough railway experiments, together
with books and other reading matter
touching upon the various phases of
railroad operation. The correspond.
ence school will provide Instructors
and the employees, who will be able to
avail themselves Of the educational op-
portunities without neglecting their
regular labors, need pay only small
tuition. The purchase of books, expert.
menting instruments and appliances,
and other things that cause noticeable
drains" to the students at technical
schools will not be made necessary to
the railroad employees.
After the employees are made sufh.
ciently acquainted with the purposes
and opportunities Of the instruction
system they will form classes among
themselves and further their education
by means of correspondence with the
eastern school. The employees Of the
Rock Island. especially the younger
men, It is said, have manifested consid.
cradle enthusiasm over the opportunl.
ties the road is to offer them, and the
railroad managers are much gratified
over the cordiality with which their
proposition has been received by the
men on the rolls.
The eastern school has formed many
classes among the employees Of eastern
and southern roads, and the advant-
ages of the instruction are increased
as the institution gains strength. The
managers Of the institution believe
that 1t will not be long before the en-
ployes of all railways will be afforded
opportunities to take up the work Of
fered by the 'letter" seats Of learning,
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yo,.. :. ...r.,,,s~.. .

There was an amusing scene At the
police headquarters in Washington the
other day when a German patrolman.
familiarly known by his comrades ~
"Schmell Smoke" because Of the fire.
quency with which he discovers
imaginary fires, brought In 4 prisoner
whom he accused Of ''using profane
and indecent Language" The sergeant
In charge attempted to question the
prisoner. who seemed to be ver- much
excited and had been roughly handled
during the arrest. but the latter
merely shook his fist. swung his arms,
nodded his head In a violent manner
and uttered a peculiar sound which
the sergeant snid reminded him Of q
dying dog. The man was put In .
cell until he could cool OF and then one
Of the detectives who went in to Ques-
tion him discovered that he was deaf
and dumb. ''Schmell Smoke" has ap-
piled for thirty days lenve of absence
In order to escape the torment Of his
comrades on the force. who have ever
since been questioning him AZ to the
tendency Of deaf and dumb men to use
''profane and indecent language
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CHAPTER XVI.

Those who are with me to the
death. come behind mel" said Starne.
Less than half the crew obeyed. There
was a shout from those who remained.
mo kill the boy, we all CO." said one.
THE cub must die. Stand aside!"
The pistol was raised again. and At
the same moment dozen other pistols
came into view. starne's men had
some. and Rob's men the rest.
This is mutiny!" yelled Starne at
those who stood by Rob. Il will have
you all in prison
Back In the group there was one OF
lighter shade than the rest. He had
quite an intelligent face. He had as
yet said nothing. In reply to Starne's
last threat this man stepped forward.
You lie," he said. This is not mu-
tiny. A crew cannot mutiny only
against its officers. You have no busi-
ness on this schooner. You have killed
our captain. We will not stand by
you.'
Then take this!" said Starne, firing
his pistol at the man.
The ball took effect in his arm, and
he uttered shout of rage In an in
slant half dozen shots had been fred
Several Of the crew were wounded.
And Lemuel Starne lay writhing on
the deck.
1t was over In an instant. The crew
as II suddenly bethinking itself of
what 1t was doing. stopped and looked
at Rob.
Men" he said, this could not be
avoided. This man is a wicked man.
He killed Torrevo. and he would have
killed me. l never did anything to
him. He wanted to kill me to get my
uncle's wealth. AS for that cause he
spoke of, 1t is as dead as Torrevo, dead
us dead fish. II you stand by Elvin
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fore q splendid residence

then got Oh before splendid residence
of brick and stone
Horton lives here" said the IN
spector.
Mr.. Horton was with his wife and
Elsie eating supper. when q servant
announced that two persons wanted to
see him on important business. He
went into the wide hall where the
two sat waiting, and looked at Rob
curiously. Rob was worth looking at
Just then. His face was flushed with
pride and happiness. and the spirit of
American youth cleaned in his eyes.
What can 1 do for your" asked Mr..
Horton, kindly.
Uncle David! Uncle David! Don't
you guess who am?" burst out Rob.
II am Rob Cleverdale."
Mr.. Horton turned white and stepped
back.
You thought I was drowned. but
was not" said Rob. "Lemuel Starne
threw me overheard, but was picked
up" 'H
A great sob OF joy-undoubting,
blessed joy-welled up from Mr.. Hor-
toms bosom.
He clasped Rob to him. and tears
rolled down his cheeks. He was 80
glad to see Rob alive that he even
overlooked his statement about Lemuel
Starne.
II have important news for you."
said Rob. Il want to see Aunt Anita
and Cousin Elsie. then want to tell
you something"
The earnest air Of the young fellow
impressed Mr.. Horton. and he led the
way to the dining room. The in
spector. readily seeing that there was
nothing for him to do there, had the
grace to depart.
Rob was greeted with overwhelming
caresses by his aunt and cousin, who
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~

The above illustration shows one OF the,
mammoth buildings occupied by the great
Mail Order House of the John NJ. Smyth
Company of Chicago.
For one-third of century this Com
pany has been in business. Beginning in
bors in the nearby towns. each year
widening their field. They are now sell.
ing merchandise direct to the consumer
at Wholesale prices throughout the Unit
ed States.
Some years ago they began supplying
their customers with an Illustrated cata-
loGue. As the business expanded they were
logue, until today 1t exceeds 1000 illus
trated pages. quoting the lowest whole
and Use. BY a superior process Of color
photography they Illustrate many Of their
goods in natural colors. bringing out the
rich color value Of curtains. carpets
draperies. and the latest designs In wall
hundnsds of miles distant to select goods
At hil own fireside, knowing by the de-
scriptaon, Illustration and price the class
Of goOAs he may expect.
This feature of their business 10 becom-
for II not .only saves long and tiresome
railroad Journeys but Is q great time
saver.s II 1eavys out the profit Of the Job
bing tApis9. the retailer. the expensive
commerctal traveller. the general agent
for tSe oonsumer. In short. it is great
Wholesale store brought to the home.
The Aaammoth catalogue referred to II q
h Seoyy saoSs Ss 1Ss y.c.n,
building added to this great enterprise.
Tho Ghfcess OF this Company seems In
credihAes considering the fact that they
have .AAvsrtised so little. Their spirit Of
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and his gang, you will probably be
| shot. II they should by any chance.
win, what can you expect-after this?
You will be shot by either side. Now.
II you stand by me. and sail this
schooner to Buenos Ayres. l promise
you not only safety. but money besides.
My uncle is rich. When l tell him
what has been done, the government
must know 1t also. You will come in
for a reward. The smuggling counts
for nothing. You are going to save
the government You will be rewarded
for that. and all else will be forgotten.
What do you say?"
Some of the crew understood all of
this, some little. and a few none at
ALL But they talked rapidly among
themselves. Those who had stood by
Rob had the best of the argument.
Those who had been with Starne saw
their leader lying on the deck-prob-
ably dying. What could he do for
them? They gave in, and Joined Rob's
half.
I'VE co." said the light-colored fei-
low who had been shot in the arm.
I'VE go with you. Torrevo dead. you
our young captain. You tell your
uncle we all good men. No one get in
prison."
Not one of you," said Rob. "Hur-
rah! Now see to these fellows who are
wounded. Then let's get to Buenos
Ayres."
In short time the BLACK Cat" was
swung around. and went speeding up
the river. Rob was, of course, not
able to give any orders to navigate the
vessel, but he felt that the crew could
be trusted. He had frightened them
when he spoke as II the letter to Mr..
Horton had not been the only letter he
wrote giving the plot away to the gov
ernment.
AS they passed the entrance to Black
Cat Bay, Rob smiled. It was not 80
long ago that he had been In that bay,
Juggling bales of cotton, casks, kegs OF
powder, and feeling the sting Of blows;
and now he was sailing past it, the
master of the BLACK Cat" and her
swarthy crew.
The BLACK Cat" sailed into the har-
bor of Buenos Ayres. and an inspector
came on board.
Welt" he said. Its a long time
since the Black Cat sailed into this
harbor. What's the cargo?"
None" said Rob. Il am here on
service for the government. l must
get at once to Mr.. David Horton. Do
you know him?"
Horton, the millionaire? I should
say did. What do you want with
him"
II will tell him that" said Rob.
"There is nothing to be taken ashore
from this vessel but me. II you think
/ am contraband. come with me. But
l warn you not to delay me-"
The inspector was impressed, and his
curiosity was aroused.
Come along" he said.
They were soon ashore. and Rob
was amazed at the fine streets and
buildings he saw. They got on an cleo
trio car-something that Rob had sup
posed was limited to lew York-and
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had expected-before they heard he
was drowned-to see a childish boy
over whom it would be necessary to
keep constant watch. Here was a
manly young fellow come to them aft
er strange adventures-not to be
watched over, but to save them and
the government
Rob soon told his story, and his un-
Gle hurried him on to see the president.
Rob soon told his experience, and
was listened to with great eagerness.
An officer in uniform was called in,
and the story was told to him.
Rob went home with his uncle, and
they sat up late that night listening to
his recital. over and over again, of his
adventures with Starne and EIvin.
and on board the BLACK Cat"
What panied them most was to learn
that Lemuel Starne, the man whom
they had trusted, and who had almost
succeeded in winning the regard of
Elsie. was such villain.
Rob told his uncle of the promise he
had made to the crew of the BLACK
Cat" and Mr.. Horton assured him that
it would be substantiated by the presi-
dent.
There was little need Of proceeding
to any extent to identify Rob, for Mr..
Horton recognized him from the photo
graph sent from New York. And IL
any further identification should prove
necessary, there was time enough for
that in the future.
Mr.. Horton had taken all Rob's
things from the Royal Mall" and he
was soon clad in a trim New York
outfit. AS he was taking leave of the
now soiled Spanish jacket he felt in
the pockets. and there he found the
three lists of names given him by Ell
win. These were used by the president
at the trial.
All the conspirators were brought to
justice, and the stores in the cave at
Black Cat bay were seized. Richard
Elvin was shot and Lemuel died of his
wound.
Not only was Rob received with en-
thusiasm by his uncle, aunt and cous-
in, but he was the hero of Buenos
Ayres. The president gave him gold
medal, on which was the date and the
story OF the valuable services ROD nad
rendered the government. The BLACK
Cat" was now the property Of the gov
ernmeht, and the president used his
influence, and this was also given to
Rob. 1t was a very handsome little
schooner, none too large for yacht,
and Mr.. Horton accepted 1t for Rob.
and at once placed reliable crew
on 1t.
Many a good sail has Rob had on
that schooner since that day, and
many stirring adventure has he had
while of on business for Mr.. Horton.
Mr.. Horton Is delighted with Rob's
quickness in grasping the details of his
large business enterprises. and there
is no doubt that II Rob lives. he will
be not only true. brave man, but
rich one as well.
(The end.)
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WIN H. rreknd,

Johnny (entering par rior)-Oh. it's
you, is it? Why, l thotght- MIR.
Softleigh-You thought What, Johnny?
JOHNNY thought it was one OF them
fellers from South Afrita. Mr.. Soft
leigh-What made you think that, my
little man? Johnny Why, sis said
she was going to try aid get rid of a
Boer tonight. And Mr.. Softleigh
trekked soon nafter.-Baltimore AmerI-
can.
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Teeth Made From Paper

Are the lntest In dentistry. BY a Pc
culinr process they are rendered better
than any other material. They may be
fine, but most people would prefer their
own, and this may best be accomplished
by keeping the stomach healthy with
Hostetter's Stomach BItters. as the con-
dItlon of 1t affects the teeth. The Bit
ters will cure constipation, dyspepsia
and biliousness.
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Wise Cat.

These are the three reflections Of
Theophile Gautier's cat when she first
saw a parrot: This is certainly a
green chicken" was her first thought
Succeeding 1t, came the conclusion:
"Chickens, even If green, are good to
eat" Then she sprang upon the
perch, and the parrot shouted at her
in French. "Ah." thought pussy, "it
can't be chicken at all! 1t must be a
pentleman!"
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shlpplnx co.l 10 Europr.

The scarcity of coal In Europe. which
Is said to be due indirectly to the war
in South Africa, has been great thing
for the mines of Maryland and West
Virginia. In addition to unprecedented
shipments to the general trade from
Baltimore, Lambert's Point and New
port News, n French company has con.
tracted for 5000 tons of Cumberland
coal. and the Russian government IL
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A Soldiers Outnt.

sergeant of the Essex regiment writei
from De Anr: MY linen consists OF one
with the heels out. My pillow is lOt
rounds OF ammunition"
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shovIpr an IN, uou.c.

This 1s our library" what a lovely
room! But where are the books?" "Oh.
Harry hates to have people come in
when he's reading. so i make him keep
them in back room upstairs."
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whats your idea of the difference
between a city and Il town?" well, n
town Is n place where butter, eggs and
chickens are cheap"
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pimoul.,s. of n au.h.nd.

She will not " go out" and alleges that
The frock which she has IL too old for her
hat.
A gown then she gets; but gives me
shock.
By declaring her hat is too old for her
frock,
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My full mail course. nvs courses in one,
prepares you to teach or practice
Hypnotism. Physical Culture. Aaxnetic
Personal Magnetism. All Of these courses
for IS. Address PROF. ZACH SHED.
- and 30 Arapahoe building Denver. Colo.
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Try Thh.

Chicago via Kansas City. A solid vesti-
buled ''up-to-date" train that makes
quickest time Denver TO Chicago via
Kansas City. Direct connections In Chi
cago for all eastern points. Ticket ONCE
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when you first fell In love. did you
feel wise or foolsh?' well, before
knew whether she would have me or not
felt wise. and after / proposed and
knew she wouldn't have me l felt fool.
ish.''
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Miners and Prospsctors' Excursion to New
Mexico.

April 1lth Santa Fe Route will sell ex-
leo points at rate of one cent per mile.
good for 80 days. Full particulars by ad-
dressing ]. p. Hall, general agent. San
ta Fe Route" Denver, Colorado.
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$40 TO Si6 A DAY
70 aeents-something new and wonderfully useful
Address Hills Brothers. Mcfall Mo.

''Well, Ignorance is Bliss you know"
"Indeed 1t isn't. When / want to know
something about somebody, and can't
find out about II, l nearly lose my mind"
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rbers u nors cAaArsA IN this section e -
COUNTRY thAn ali oeAee diseaass put toGetAo9,
aad unsil ~ lisa few yean vaa sslpoes1 % -
nouneed Il . lseaf diasass, sad DsssssiSsd iosal
remedies, ard ~ eoastaatly fatltlg - e19s
1cieaos rs proven estaTA % bs 8 soassitn-
tioual diseAs6, snd Therefore requires eonael-
tutioaal treatMent Halls cetARiA Cu!s. 1an-
q The only constitutional cure % ~ Haskee
II is tAkea Internally in aosea from iedfege =
0 teaspoonful Il scta directly upoa Tie Blood
aad nuooua surfaces OF the systen. Thsy oReF
one hundred doolars for any caSe Il tails 70 ouxA
8ond for clrculArs and testtmonlalA A0droao
r. J. CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo, ooto
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ly1a {. Pl.lA..'s v.s.sA. ca.P...d

aoee 6ibke ~so-o oos-GsAnly
abas ny 0llbor AsodHoA1o.
Il hoo 6o00 0nAaO u Eoe
ab&r1y years. Il = . svo-
asAaSS Rs4aaoAno for NO.
nsa1ce Al6s e hao ao0o
nssob hop fjbo Ao0l6b ~
Ass0sfnan svUsDeo.s Ao0a
kjb0 grateful kottos0 frosss
svoNsea oossfaptly 49,
RoasasU II dhfe R4por
AQto. P&na1basBs 0oa1oookD
sNussoR fr00 a. ojbarUo.
Mor asdroo0 70 Lysss
ANoe8s
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know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-John A. Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan, April 81, 1895.
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Tho Quick-.. Night Train Out of Denver

For Chicago and all points East leaves
Denver 1920 D. m. via Union Pacific. A
solid vestibuled. Pintsch-lighted, steam-
heated palace on Wheels See your
local agent or address Geo. Ady, general
agent Denver
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Lsarn Profs.aia.,

He-.I suppose you wouldn't accept tbs
snapped up and married long ago"
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aal's fsmiiy Phi. an sss The essa

'.Do you consider q banquet propsr dur
ing Lent?" 81 don't know why not; ev-
and often those who listen get their
share"
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"Shnll ! go with you and hold YOU
hands while you have your tooth pulled 2
"1'd rather you would 10 with me ant
hold the dentist"
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NEGLECT Of the hair bring bsidnssa q
SARk1R's HAiH BALsAn and sAto yosf hair.
HtapKacokxs, the best cure for eorps Ise1a.
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"How did KruEers peace overture
Rtrike your" 1T reads as II he had mere
~ rewritten his war utlmatum to Eng
land hind-side before"
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Ma, do wish had u little sister ''
80 you would have some one to play
with. Freddy?" Nom; soxe ev'y time
you washed my face cd wash hern."
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Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets remover
Groves signature Is on each box. &c.
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4 Doek Of Chosss Rssape
esat free b. Walter Baker 3 CO. Iid., DorehnoP
4Ass Mention this paper.
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Nations, like individuals. derive
their vigor from noble sentiments only.
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