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DISTANT 100000 MILES.
Eros IL That Far from Us Most OF the
Time.

Eros IL That Far from Us Most OF the
Late last December the asteroid
Eros, which was discovered about
three years ago, came within 100000
COO miles of the earth. This is not the
nearest it gets to us, for at one point
in it's orbit it is, or would be II the
earth was in the corresponding posi-
ton in it's orbit, within about 13,000,-
600 miles, but unfortunately this only
occurs once in about forty-five years.
Consequently the astronomers took
advantage of the conditions prevailing
in December to take innumerable pho
tographs of it and few Stars in its
vicinity in connection with the sun
from all points possible, with the OBJ
ject of using them as a basis for the
computation of the suns distance from
the earth, which, though known APP
proximately, has never been deter
mined with precision. AS the earth
and the star are now speeding away
from each other and further photo
graphing, therefore, of no avail for the
purpose, the astronomers have begun
the task of measuring the photographs
some 5000 or 5000 in number. to as
certain the distance in minutes and
seconds of an arc between Enos and
the neighboring stars. After this is
done the intricate mathematical cal
culations will be entered into. These
will occupy many months, or perhaps
year or more, before anything like
a definite result can be reached.
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CHAPTER XVII.-(Continued
why do you not reproach me?" she
cried, passionately. Abuse me, speak
harshly to me-do anything but act
toward me as you are doing; your
kindness is killing me. Not all the
epithets you could heap upon me
would punish me sufficiently for all
l have made you suffer. Have you for
gotten that / actually thrust myself
upon you-that it was who offered
myself to you that fatal night, not you
who asked for me? Why do you not
taunt me with all this? Have | to
put these cruel thoughts into your
head, or is it that you are too noble
to use them against woman? If you
would only be unkind to me, think
should not feel quite so wretched."
Lyndon smiled, though rather sadly.
Il am afraid you will have to go on
being wretched forever if you are
waiting for me to be unkind to you"
he said. ''Do you know, strange as 1t
may seem all the displeasure l felt in
my heart against you has somehow
disappeared, leaving only love and
forgiveness in its place. / am not
angry with you now, my darling; ! am
only sad, and little lonely perhaps"
he concluded, turning abruptly away
After a short interval he came back
to her side again, and went on with a
forced cheerfulness that in nowise de-
ceived her.
However" he said, "of course this
state OF affairs will not last forever.
Time, they say, cures all things. In
the meantime l will get through lit
tie travelling, | think, and refresh my
memory about certain foreign cities,
SO goodbye for awhile, and do not
quite forget me during my absence.
And"-in low tone-"remember
Mildred, that whatever you do, or
whomsoever you marry, wish you all
the happiness that can possibly befa!l
YOU"
Are you sure you forgive me?"
whispered Mildred, TREMENDOUSLY.
Think of all that has happened"
Il do, indeed" he said.
will you not kiss me then?" whis-
pered Mildred.
So he kissed her once again, for the
last time. upon her lips; and it was
thus they parted.
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CHAPTER XVIII.

Denzil did not appear to recover
quite so rapidly as had been at first
confidently expected, the inward in
juries he had received-though slight
telling on him more seriously than
the doctors had anticipated.
Mrs. You1ge had been telegraphed
for on the evening of the accident, and
had arrived at Kings Abbott early
the following morning, having elected
to travel all night rather than endure
the agonies of suspense though the
telegram had been very reassuring.
The third day showed their patient
apparently better than on the preced-
ing one There had been more decided
symptoms of amendment, and he had
gone through the dressing of his
wounds with wonderful composure and
stoicism. But toward evening he grew
depressed and irritable, and evinced
a faint inclination to wander; where
upon the doctor looked grave, shook
his head and made certain changes in
his medicine-but all to no purpose.
The next day he was in a raging fever.
The fifth day after the fever first
declared itself Lady Caroline, having
insisted on the poor mothers lying
down for an hour or two, was sitting
in Denzll's room as the time wore on
toward evening. Bending over his bed
she noticed a certain change in his
face.
What is it," she asked, tenderly.
Mildred" he whispered, with deep
entreaty in his tone, and holding out
his hand.
Il am not Mildred, dear Denzil, -
said Lady Caroline, thinking that he
still raved; but he said:
81 know you are not" quite distinct
ly; and then again, II want. her-why
does she never come to me?"
Poor Lady Caroline was greatly per-
picked; she knew not what to do. Had
things been different she would have
followed the dictates of her own kind
heart and sent for Mildred on the spot;
but, as it was, she remembered former
scenes and Lyndon's recent sad de.
parture and did rot care to take the
responsibility on herself of bringing
her daughter and Denzil together.
Mildred, Mildred!" called the sick
man, impatiently; and then the little
ray of reason that had come to him in
connection with her face vanished, and
he wandered off once more into the ten
rible feverland, bearing with him the
name of her he loved.
For two hours he lay thus, calling
sometimes wildly, sometimes feebly
but always for her, until his loving
nurses heart was smitten to the core.
At length came Stubber, the family
doctor, and seeing Denzil In this state
he regarded him silently for several
minutes.
Lady Caroline" said he, with de-
cision. Miss Trevanion must be sent
for. be II right or wrong"
For which Lady Caroline blessed
him secretly, and sent for Mildred
forthwith.
She came without a moments delay
and, even as her foot crossed the
threshold of the door, a sudden silence
fell on Denzil. He turned-the feves
for a time sank conquered-while his
beautiful eyes lit IN with passionate
expectation and fond hope.
Slowly and with hesitation Mildred
sSvanced to the side of the bed, and
then Lady Caroline went over to the
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CHAPTER XIX.

"Mildred'e engagement is at an end
with Lord Lyndon!" Denzils pale,
haggard face flushed crimson; he put
up his -uninjured hand and brushed
back his hair impetuously, fixing his
eyes on Mabel the while. What
caused IT." he asked with suppressed
agitation. "It must have been very
sudden. Four weeks ago, you say
why, that was just after" He
paused.
Just after your accident occurred, !"
said Mabel. slowly; and she grew
frightened. fearing that Mildred would
condemn the remark II she heard of It.
and determined to make no more ad-
missions, whatever happened. you
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

New York city's Health Department
was created in 1866. At that time, ac-
cording to the Public Health Record.
the death rate in the city was 1892
per 1000, with a population OF 767.e79.
In 1900 the death rate had decreased 20
21.0l per 1000 in a population of
3,444, 675.
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Records Kept In cs.lmn.y.

The city OF South Norwalk. Conn,
keeps a part OF its records in a
chimney. This unique safe" is found
at the municipal electric lighting
plant. The space usually utilized as a
SCOT pit in the base OF the 500-foot
brick smokestack has been utilized for
keeping the records and books Of the
plant.
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XII, Edward r,h.s soc,.t,,

King Edward much prefers congen-
ial society to solitary state and so ha.
introduced the custom Of having a
good-sized dinner party every evening
at the royal table. The members OF
his own family. all guests end several
members Of the suite are always in
attendance.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14
TRY Grain-O, Trv Graip-o,

Ask your Grocer today TO show you pack
Nge OF GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes
IL place OF coffee The children may drink 1t
wit. out injury as we'll as the adult. All who
try H. like IL. GRAINO has that rich seal
brown ct Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from
pure grains. and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives 1t without distress a the price OF cof-
fee. l5c and % cts per package Sold by all
Orop
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Captain Percy w. Moss, Paragould.
Ark, says: II think Peruna is undoubt-
eddy the finest and surest catarrh cure
ever prepared, and 1t has taken but two
bottles to convince me OF this fact"
Judge VIM. T. Zenor, of Washington,
d. c., writes from 213 N. Capital Street,
Washington, d. c.:
"I take pleasure In saying that ! can
eheerfully recommend the use OF Pc
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Our greatest glory consists not in never fall
ing but in rising every time we may fall.
The less veracity q man has OF his own the
more he admires it in other people.
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FITS Perms nently Cured. No s nervousness after
first days of Dr. Knne's Great Nerve kestorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
On r. ii. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price, 75c

Dignity consists not In possessing honors but
in the consciousness that we deserve them.
When q woman denies an accusation and
wants TO prove her innocence she cries.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF as
n cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, 3e2 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. 9, 1870.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

The older we get the more dificult we are 70
please and the less trouble people take 10 please
us.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Mr.. Winslows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething. softens the gums, reduces In
allays pain wind collie. 25c bottle
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

1t isn't the timber OF voice burning In its
range that gives it warmth.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Many good physicians and nurses use
Wizard Oil for obstinate rheumatism
and neuralgia. It's the right thing
to do.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

Every time an argument gains you q new
friend 1t loses you two old ones.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-14

runa as a remedy for catarrhal frOnbas,
and a most excellent tonic for ErnrraA
conditions" T. Zenor-
II you do not derive prompk and
satisfactory results from the uss OF fe-
runa, write at once to DIR. Hartman.
giving a full statement OF your casa
and he will be pleased TO gtya yOn HIN
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, Pfessoe2a OK
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
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Baseball players; Golf players; all players
chew Whites Yucatan whilst playing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-22

Now. then, up she comest I
could split WV larfng to fink how
wild that farmer Teller win get
when he finds all his beautiful tur-
nips gone forevermore- i can hard
" hold the barrel for larangl's
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And when he got to the next VII
Iage, as per programme. he had
1905 double barreled horsepower
fit when he found that old barrel
hadn't any bottom to it. Oh, Ior',
oh. dear amt it hardI
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TIE LAUGH WAS ON HIM.

Yes, peoples. I'm sneaking these
turnips out OF the farmers garding.
and when I've filled this old barrel
I'm orr to the next village to sell
EN- See2 I reckon ter make sum
hng handsome outer this days
work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28
THE PRICE OF A WIFE.

This clever story by John Strange Win
ter has an ingenious plot and is we'll told.
An English physician of good practice and
comfortable income dies without leaving
any provision for his family. OF the five
daughters one becomes a governess, one
a singer. and so on. Marion. the heroine of
this story, becomes a trained nurse. Called
to the country to nurse a young man suf-
fering from a hunting accident. she en-
counters her fate. TIL invalid, a man of
good family, falls desperately in love with
her and they are married. The young mans
father had planned that he should marry
for money, but he defeats the scheme by
marrying for love. But it is a secret mar
riage. Then the question arises how to
break the news to the father. When the
latter OPPORTUNITY falls ill the young wife
is sent TO nurse him, it being hoped that
she will captivate him by her charms and
make the rest easy. But he takes a strong
and unaccountabIe dislike to her. The
scenes between the querulous sick old man
and the nurse who is his daughter-in-law
without his knowledge are we'll described.
When the time comes for him to make his
will he tries TO bride the nurse to become
a party to the disinheritance of his son if
the latter refuses to marry a rich girl
whom the father wants him to. OF course
she refuses. a will is made, and a series of
complications follow, including a contest
between two brothers for the property and
the final triumph of the heroine's husband,
who has been devoted to her through all.
The story has a happy ending. Philadel-
phia: j. b. L~ippincOtt Company.
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them have been by amateurs, who treated
the subject from an outside and remote
point of view. This one is not without some
crudities, but it shows considerable knowl-
edge of the practical side of politics and
reads as if the author had either been in
politics or had been well acquainted with
somebody, or several somebodies, who were.
The hero of the story is Noel Shack
lett, a son of dc Sammy Shacklett," who
lived out on Bogard prairie in that part Of
southern Illinois formerly known as Egypt.
and who was elected sheriff five times in
succession. Besides a natural taste for
politics the son inherits some qualities
from each of his parents which affect his
character and career. Judged from different
points of view he seems to be the incarna-
ton of very different qualities. This, how
ever, does not prevent his becoming a sue
cessful politician, especially as though
not very smart he is sharp" One of his
friends says Of him: He is like the old
man in never goin' back on a friend"-a
winning trait for a politician From a local
politician and hustler" Noel becomes a
lobbyist at Springfield, then a member of
the state Legislature and finally Governor
and United States senator. All this does
not happen in the same State, but Shack
lett is not more migratory han some sue
cessful politicians in real life have BEEN
The story does not deal with politics alone.
but carries a love story and is particularly
strong in character studies. 1t has a dis
tinctly Western atmosphere and some of
the names Of places are familiar to West
ern readers. The author lived some years
in Illinois and Indiana and did newspaper
work in both States. TIL story has consid-
cradle action of a certain kind. the pictures
of Western life and character are well
drawn and the portrayal of the career of
Shacklett as a typical Western politician
is skillfully done. New York: d. Appleton
az Co.
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Mr.. Long. understood and sympathized.
He proposed marriage and was accepted
by the father, as he was possessed OF
wealth and, in spite of the difference in
age, was considered a suitable husband.
The one lover who, because of his want Of
resources. had not ventured TO speak OF his
true feelings was Richard Sheridan. after
wards the famous author and actor. Eliza
beth had read his heart. though not a word
had been spoken. and when he went, in a
spirit OF cynicism. 10 offer her his congratu-
lations on her engagement to Mr.. Long,
she offered, If he wished her 10 do so, 10
withdraw the promise she had made 10 Mr..
Long, at the same time begging him TO
help her 10 make the sacrifice for the sake
of her sisters, whom she wished TO save
from the fate she was seeking 10 escape.
Richard left her, nerved by her sweet in
huence, 10 put selfish feelings aside.
Mr.. Long is an admirable character. un-
assuming and brave, true and unselhsh.
He is clearly the favorite creation OF the
author, though simplicity and sensibility,
combined with humor and pleasant repair
tee prevail throughout the story. IL would
detract from the enjoyment and charm OF
the novel TO unfold the plot or its ending
1t Is enough to say that il is one OF the besl
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WARWICK OF THE KNOns.

Prof. John Uri Lloyd, of Cincinnati, au-
thor of '~Stringtown on the Pike" has made
another valuable and interesting contribu-
ton TO literature in Warwick of the
Knobs" a story whose scenes are located
in the same county in northern Kentucky
which ~Stringtown has made famous.
~"Stringtown on the Pike" which has had
and is having a great success, was written
to show the superstitiOns of the old negro
slaves of the antebellum days. This last
book is evidently intended to portray the
dogmatism in religion of their masters
forty years ago. and to exhibit its effects
on the home life OF Warwick, the hero of
the story, who was an old-time Kentucky
gentleman and a professionalism Baptist
preacher. He has the Kentucky family
pride, and has much to say of honor and
courage, and makes often and repeated
boast that the Warwick name is. and has
ever been, a synonym for both. 1t would
seem from the effect of his belief and pull
pit and home teaching on the life of War
wick and his family. that the aim of Pro-
lessor Lloyd is to show clearly that Gods
love is not confined to the ELECT" but is
broad and deep enough to take in all who
come to Him in sincerity, and that the doc
trine of predestination and Generalization
is a travesty on the Divine character.
Whether so intended or not by it's author,
we do realize, after reading the book, that
this doctrine has been most vigorously and
successfully assailed in giving the tragical
and sensational events that came to the
family of Warwick of the Knobs"
Warwick, beset with troubles and TRACE
dies. goes TO Judge Elford for counsel and
advice. At this point in the story comes in
the fercest and most merciless assault on
the theology of the preacher by his friend,
the Judge. He tells him of ais folly in de-
nying TO his family. and especially to his
daughter. all innocent amusements: for
bidding association with other young peo-
pie lest the doctrine he had taught her
might be corrupted: holding before his
family and his church the wrath. instead
of the love of God-that he had sacrificed
his family to uphold his dogma The whole
of Judge Elford's speech is a terrific ar
raignment of both the faith and practice
OF the preacher.
When his only son Joshua returns and
goes over with his father the calamities
tina had come TO the house Of Warwick,
the old man. standing fast TO his creed.
said: 'The Lord wiIed it ALL" Pap
Joshua replied. 1.-THE Lord has wiled a
power of devilment to us Warwicks that 1
do not see the good Of"
The vivid picture OF Kentucky life dur
ing the civil war. when mems emotional
natures knew no neutrality. no charity for
another's creed or politics. but were en-
Filtered by sharp sectionalism, makes a
harmonious setting for the relentless, dog
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when she made her exit from the stage
early in the scene and never returned; and
that those who remained were an ill-as-
sorted crowd, none of them being able to
offer valid reason or excuse for their ex-
istence.
The other opinion is founded on an in
genious plot, ingenious in the beginning
and continuing so to the very last para
graph of the final chapter; that it's dia-
logue and scenic changes are full of charm
and versatility. that the zigzag flashes of
wit and the sheet %lightnings of humor il
illuminate the pages from cover to cover;
that the actors remain true to their early
characteristics and manifest remarkable
staying qualities, sufficient to sustain the
principals through their many vicissitudes
and to carry them to a triumphant and
happy conclusion; and, finally, that the
author has created in "Tristram of Blent"
a complete and artistic novel, superior to
any he has previously written.
These two antagonistic opinions can be
explained without difficulty. The one is the
result Of a hasty and mechanical going
through the book, reading part of the first
chapter, one in the middle, then the final
chapter, glancing at the conversations.
ShAPPHS OC SApldIdlOly VI OSSNIlpllNS
pages, throwing down the book, and de-
claring This is no good" The other and
more favorable view is the outcome of a
deliberate and thoughtful reading of the
entire novel, beginning at the first word,
skipping nothing. and stopping only at the
last word of the last chapter. The story
thus unfolds itself as a true chronicle of
the happenings to a number Of common
place people in a commonplace neighbour
hood. They are better for being common
place. so much like people and
ties familiar to everybody in various parts
OF the world. Neither prisoners nor pirates,
neither kings nor queens, neither caves
nor dungeons, no "Phrosos," no "Dollys,"
disturb and make alien the quiet scenes
through which the quiet Blent flows on its
peaceful way.
The novel reader should not pass Iris
tram of Blent' by, but he should read it
slowly and with care. With a slight exer-
else Of imagination he will see the people
there pictured and hear the tones of their
voices. He will be glad that no one suffers
without consolation, that each tries to do
his best and that the ending is all that
could be desired. He will lay down the vol
ume satisfied with it for having entertained
him so well, and pleased with Anthony
best. Mcclure, Phillips & Co., New York.
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OF BLENT.

a satisfactory ending. Boston: Little,
Brown & Co.
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FAREWELL NIKOLA.

This somewhat curious title is bestowed
by that clever Australian and South Sea
rover. Guy Boothby. on his latest story,
lately from the Lippincott press. and one
who has read Or. Nikola" and the classic
adventures OF China Pete will. after read
ing this volume. lay it down with regret
tina the M-achiavellian doctor. with his
saturnine personality. his superb scIen-
tihc attachments and his has
been relegated to the limbo OF lost heroes
along with Sherlock Holmes and the other
undead OF literature The principal char
acters or Farewell Nikola" are the same
as In the preceding works with the doctor
as the central figure. but there is more
vividness in the action and the whole treat
ment is broader. All BoOthby's plots have
been simple. and this is no exception: and
IN this. as In nearly all his works. there is
a strong strain OF occultism, but not
enough 10 identify the book with the ex-
positors OF psychic problems. The love
story with the plot is good
and It's denouement a happy one. contrary
10 the authors usual custom. notably I'm
Love Made Manifest" But In this. as
in all his other tales. the heroine has her
share OF trouble before she arrives at the
goal Of marital felicity. Almost the entire
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The latest novel. "Tristram of Blent," by
Anthony Hope. is capable of ~eliciting from
the admirers Of many Of his former pro-
auctions two opinions as to its merits dis
tinctly and Numerically opposed to each
other. One, that it has no plot or next to
none. as what little there is has been worn
hin and thread-bare by frequent use in
varying forms, among many generations of
authors; that it is insufferably dull and
commonplace, filed with wearisome puerili-
ties and long-drawn-out conversations,
evolved from nothing and leading nowhere;
that its wit is in the nature of a bludgeon,
and its humor is simply a peevish snarl;
that the only sensible and original person
in the story is the man who died before
the book was born. but left a diary to prove
that he possessed the faculty of observa-
ton. and, incidentally, to stir up trouble
and thus to keep his memory green; that
Addie Tristram might hav been lovely and
all that. but was wise only once and that