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The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

France and again place himself at the
head of the government, in the violet
season. In short time all of his
partisans were distinguished by some
badge of violet color, such as rings,
with the following motto: Ellie re-
paraitra an printerus!' tit will ::ap.
pear again in the spring.; violet
watch ribbons, etc. The partisans Of
Napoleon generally carried about
their persons one of the violet prints,
which were freely circulated in France
without exciting the least suspicion
among the Bourbons.
"The manner in which the friends
of Napoleon recognized an adherent
to his cause was by asking the ques-
ton: 'Aimez vous Ia violette?' (Do
you like the violet?) If the answer
returned was 'Oui" (yes), the person
was discovered not to be confeder-
ate; but if he anewered Eth bien'
(well), he was acknowledged to be
one of their party, and the questioner
completed the sentence: Ellie repair
aitra an printerus.' Bonaparte was
toasted by the name of General or
Corporal Violet among his adherents
from the time of his quitting France
until mis- return"
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jaskets would be received with sur-&
prise BY the company, the poor lady
re1nained miserably silent.
'.1vhat were you about to say. my
neighbour and Mrs. Cheery-up-heart
turned to her Hospitality
II was thinking returned Mrs.
Way-down-blue, humbly; II would
like 20 know where you keep al this
company Of ideas" 81 s5
.. eve keep them n idea gardens, or
you might call them memory gardens.
In these gardens We shelter our ideas
carefully, train them TO obedience
and cherish them % We would cher.
ish our friends. for they are indeed
friends, these good ideas who bring
~ both riches and happiness"
But where do you find them
these ideas 20 beautiful and 80
7good?" asked Mrs. Way.down-blue.
I'VE find them around US, II We
only know how to look. But these
ideas have odd ways Of hiding in un-
expected places. They may be cum
ningly wrapped up in . flower bud or
q drop of water. They have been
found in . bit of coal or even curling
in merry wreaths out OF the spout Of
q tea kettle. Some men have taken
great pains to throw nets over the
stars to catch ideas, and one learned
philosopher found IN extraordinary
idea in falling apple"
rs there nothing more you can tell
me about these ideas?" asked Mrs.
Way-down-blue, with growing inter-
est.
rible as it is beautiful. Ideas never
come alone; they bring their asso-
ciates with them. Cherish one evil,
lawless idea, and seven more wicked
than itself will surely come with it.
These will call in more and more un-
til presently you find yourself en-
slaved, bound hand and foot, and the
end''-here Mrs. Cheery-up-heartwhis-
pered a word to her .neighboD at
which both ladies turned pale and
shivered.
ION the contrary, cherish one good
idea and this idea will call in whole
family Of relatives, also good and
beautiful"
''That is well worth knowing"
mused Mrs. Way-down-blue.
Eyes, good ideas have a way Of
calling in more and more, for ideas
are like children and always come
clasping each others hands. So one
idea calls in another until you find
yourself surrounded by a shining
host which, like angels, attend your
waking hour and your dreams and
ore always with you.'
II see one shining in your eyes
now," cried Mrs. Way-down-blue,
eagerly.
"How quick you are-what may it
be?" asked Mrs. Cheery-up-heart,
smiling.
1T is the idea Of love-with your
leave snail take it home with me."-
Union Signal.
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trance into society IS years ago. The
skins were those of the sable and sea
otter, which are the most valuable
of all skins, according to Hofer, ~ex-
cepting the real chinchilla, which is so
small the quantity required in the
makeup of a garment places upon it
fabulous price. Sea otter skins bring
from 5000 to $4,000 each and sable from
$4G0 to 5000. The Wanamaker cloak
cost $4,000.
Hofer, previous to his coming to this
country, worked in various large cities
of German, Russia, Norway, Sweden,
Austria and France. His first work
in Chicago was, for a firm on the West
side. It was while engaged at this
place his life was saved by Mrs.
Schweyer when strikers attempted to
kill him. and at this place he also saved
the credit and reputation Of his en-
ployers by advancing to them, without
security, money sufficient to pay off the
striking employees.
He later worked for glove concern
for five years, then started in for him
self, doing some of his first work for
Lincoln Park. This work was the
dressing of monkey skin, which was
wanted in hurry, but great care re-
quired. Hofer sarcastically requested
the messenger to seat himself and wait
for the skin, as he could do It imm edi-
ately. The visitor gave him time, how
ever, and Hofer, after working faith
fully for "A hours>without sleep, deliv-
cred the skin. =.
+ When asked for his bill he replied:
'Oh, when I Go any thing for arts sake
I never charge" This gave him the
start with the park officials and he has
done all their skin tanning since. ii
Hofer is a bachelor and descendant
Of Andreas Hofer, the Tyrolese patriot,
and proved his fighting qualities by
serving as sergeant in the Forty fifth.
German infantry, earning his medals
for bravery ip the battle Of Gravelotte
and numerous other skirmishes.
Only last yaar he received magnifi-
cent medal from Emperor William IN
recognition Of his services to his i'm
perial father.
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1t Ii q Good Thing.

Everyone should be glad to say q good
word for an article that deserves it, which
accounts for the universal endorsement of
the, Sterling Remedy Co., makers of the
famous Cascarets.. Within five years the
box until last year It reached the enormous
sale Of over 100000 boxes. This is mat
ter of pride to newspaper men because Cas-
carets has been very largely and persistent
ly advertised in newspapers for number Of
years, and it shows that advertising of the
right kind will certainly bring success. All
druggists report an enormous demand for
Cascarets that is steadily increasing. They
are l0c., 25c, and Soc. box A Soc. box is
enough for one months treatment. Anyone
who has the slightest liver or bowel trouble
is urged to give them trial.
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g1lE4|aj !,
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HAS ROYAL PATRONS.
Gernan F1r-slkin Dresser, Living In
Chicago, Does Work for Bn.
.~a: presses and Queens.

George Hofer, fur skin dresser to
kings and emperors, lords, dukes and
millionaires, lives with his three dogs
in a quaint, gloomy little room in the
rear of. 1249 Mort b Ashland avenue,
Chicago. r -1.:,. : @:..... ). J.
His little shop, 1s by 30 feet in size,
sees skins of fabulous value arrive in
the green state from all parts Of the
world and leave again by express in
the most perfect condition fur skins
can attain. From South Africa, Asia,
all parts of Europe, South America
and all points in the United States, and
even from Alaska and Australia, come
bales Of skins to be dressed by this little
German living in an obscure part of an
obscure street.
The approach to his workshop is'
through one of the worst streets in
the city. Mud to the depth of two
feet or more makes the thoroughfare
impossible to,vehicles, and the wabbly
board walks are made safe only by the
constant care of Hofer and his indus
trious neighbors. The walks leading
to the rear building, where the shop is
located, are as clean as daily scrubbing
can make them, and the building in
which Hofer carries on his work is so
thoroughly disinfected that the odor
of skins or that vile smell usually per-
ceptible in tannery is entirely absent.
The entire place bears that evidence
of bachelor neatness and thrift that
comes with years of toll and economy
peculiar to the German.
Hofer has lived in Chicago IA 4'years,
having arrived here just IL days be-
fore the Haymarket riot in 1886 from
New York, in which city he had spent
16 years from the time he left Ham
burg.
Comparatively unknown to all ex-
cept those engaged in the handling of
the most valuable fur skins, Hofer,
in his unassuming way. continues to
use his art in dressing skins for roy
America.
He was born in 1886 at Waringkin,
Germany, and after slight schooling
started as an apprentice to learn the
trade of skin dressing in Preylau, Prus-
sia, province of Konigsberg, at the age
of ten. He served his apprenticeship
and afterwards travelled extensively
through all the countries of Europe
seeking new information that would
lead to a greater proficiency in his
trade.
During these travels he gained a
| reputation as curer and dresser of
skins that brought him work from the
royalty Of all Europe. He has dressed
skins for three czars of Russia for En-
peror William of Germany, and two of
his predecessors. for Queen Victoria
and King Edward, and, in fact, for all
the nobility of Europe that could af-
ford to buy their skins in the rough
and have the: dressing and tanning
done privately. = ~
Hofer dressed the skins for the com.
ing-out cloak of John Wanamaker's
daughter upon the occasion of her en-
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THE BOY REMEMBERED.
This Man Before Under Diff
1ePent Circumstances.

A few years ago, while Robert
Stewart was governor of Missouri,
a steamboatman was brought in from
the penitentiary as an applicant for
a pardon, says the indianapolis
Sentinel. He was . large, powerful
fellow, and when the governor looked
at him he seemed strangely affected.
He scrutinized him long and closely.
Finally. he signed the document that
restored the prisoner to liberty. Be-
fore he handed it to him he said:
"You will commit some other crime,
and be in the penitentiary again. I
fear" The man solemnly promised
he would not. The governor looked
doubtful, mused few minutes and
said: "You will 60 back on the river
and be q mate again. I suppose?"
The man replied that he would.
well, want you to promise me one
thing" resumed the governor. II
want you to pledge your word that
when you are mate again you will
never take a billet of wood in your
hand and drive a sick boy out of q
OuAA w A0AP yOu AOdu yOuI OObt
on . stormy night" The steamboat
man said he would not, and inquired
what the, governor meant by asking
him such q question. The governor
replied: Because some day that
boy may become a governor, and you
may want him to pardon you for q
crime. One dark, stormy night,
many years ago, you stopped your
boat on the Mississippi river to take
on load of wood. There was a
boy on, board who was working his
passage from New Orleans to St.
Louis, but he was very sick of fever
and was lying in bunk. You had
plenty of men to do the work, but
you went to that boy with stick
of wood in your hand and drove him
with blows and curses out into the
wretched night and kept him toiling
like a slave until the load was COM
pleted. I was that boy. Here is
your pardon. Never again be guilty
Of; such brutality" The man, cow
ering and hiding his face, went out
without word. What a noble re-
venge that was, and what q lesson to
q bully!
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
My Work.
My work. however. small,
No hands can do but mine:
1t is Gods special call :,
To me, voice Divine.
-Antoinette Van Hoesen, In Har.
per's BaZar.
WHEN BABY IS SICK.
Valuable Hints for Young Mothers
Who Have No Experience in the
Rearing Of Children.

A baby's cry should be to the intelli.
gent mother the best index to it's ply
steal condition. The healthy baby
cries very loudly and in lusty, ex-
plosive, angry manner, and the tears
flow freely. The sick baby, or the one
on the verge of sickness, cries peev-
ishly or whines in a low tone.
Watch the manner in which the
baby takes its food. If it is perfectly
we'll it will attack the bottle greedily
and will express it's satisfaction much
in the same manner as any other
young sucking animal-that is, by
soft and inarticulate noises or grunts.
If, on the other hand, the baby con-
templates its food before touching it,
or after tasting turns from it, be sure
there is something wrong.
Watch the baby closely while it
sleeps. If it is in perfect health the
skin will be moist, the lips damp and
scarlet, the palms of the hands and
the soles of the feet pink. The eyelids
will be completely closed and there
will be no twitching of the muscles
about the mouth or nose or eyes.
Save for faint rhythmic sound Of
breathing the healthy baby when
asleep will be as still as piece OF
carved marble.
# the baby smiles in its sleep, If it
throws out it's little hands and feet
with swift, spasmodic motions; if the
eyes are only half closed, the corners
of the mouth drawn down, the breath
ing irregular or labored, the: face
flushed and the head hot, then lose no
time in calling in the family physi-
cian.-St. Louis Republic.
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lNC had SENS ] !!
D4ted Beginning Of Year from
Opening Of Spring
hsn AZ Things II. Nature staIt
! Arrest.


Tho. ancients .heean their year With
the solvent Of spring. How much
more appropriate thus to begin the
New Year with. the new life 81 ma.
ture III the awakening spring. At
this season all processes throughout
the natural world start aAesh..
The ancients also showed their
sagacity and appreciate ion 81 the.greats
changes and active processes Of spring
time, by realizing that thisis aIsothe
time tor renewed life and energy in
the human system. They well knew
that the blood should be cleanseds
from impurities and the nerves rein
svigorated at this season. Hence the
establishment OF the custom Of TAX
ing good spring medicine.
This most sensible and healthy,
custom is followed by almost every
body at the present day, few people
Of intelligence venturing to 60
through this trying time of change
from winter to summer without tax
ing spring medicine. .s<~
The unanimity on this subject is q
settled fact; the only question hereto-
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Miss Carrie Thomas, in speaking Of
Pe-ru-na, says: Il have used Pe-ru-na
with splendid results. Would not be
without it. No money would hire me
to have a settled cold or chronic
cough, or -hoarseness. Catarrh is the
most dreadful thing that could happen
my m shield and protector protector against this is
Thomas.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
ru-na, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sarfitarium, Columbus, O.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
WINTER SPORT.
I saw te-day I sladsoms sight

Sy saw te-day sladsoms sight.
stood upon . hill 4
Whose gentle slope extends far down
u Beyond the silent mill;G .s !.
And snow and ice had made the place
q glorious one to coast,
And half hundred girls ana boys
Were out--a merry host. . a
seome sleds werssshol with shining steel
And deched with red and blue;
And some were made by unskilled hands,
Yet sped right swiftly. too.
And rude toboSgans, loaded we'll
With happy children, made
Their daring trips. the noisy crews
Laughing and unafSaid.
! saw six merry httls girls
In one unbroken train
Go coastinE down without . sls1l
Z looked. and looked again;
And as they climbed the HILL I saw -
Each carried in her hand 4
Just this-a kitchen dust-pan.
Broad, strong and well-japanned. 'F
Each mounted, and around her feet 81
y. Tucked carefully her gown.
Then on this cutter, queer but 0eet,
sa Triumphantly rode down. 49,
Safely they rode with Joyous shouts.
They seemed to like it well:
Though how they steered the funny Graf
I'm sure cannot tell. ~.
Mary E. Gillette. In Youths Companion
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

of this, country.
They have come:
to regardP Pe-ru-na
as indispensable
to their success.
Their profession
is so exacting that
itrequires perfect
health in every
particular. They
regard Pe-ru-na as
their friend and
safeguard. Many
l e t t e r S are re-
.ceived from this
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
Keeping the Cellar Sweet,

When cellars become musty or foul
odors are noticed, the best thing to do
is to close all the doors and windows
and burn enough sulphur to fill the
cellar room, with dense fumes. Leave it
closed for an hour or two, and then
open the doors and windows. Next
whitewash the walls and ceiling with
two coats Of good whitewash. Sulphur
gas is heavy and settles; hence care
must be used to agitate the air IN the
cellar by selecting windy day for the
work. Sulphur fumes will destroy all
kinds of germs. ~. .ss SIS
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
Poker ana Politics.

Charley, dear, = siaiidd siaiidd young Mrs. Torkins,
sepss 'se s o htS ~
self to Be daxzled BY the pomp and glitter
81 empire ?'' 4
what book did you est that out Of -
aSked her husband. -s2 &ssfs.
.. mo book, she answered, stontly. ''I -
membered some Of it after reading . news
paper article. But / hope. you have not
abandoned your old principles. Last night
said several times TIT 81, Yoai5 wanted Has
another king to nlke yosN all q 9tiht. And
after the troublefMa had with GeoTxe III.
Il does seem pet1sctly Foolish. - Washing-
ton Star: 81 W. S.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

Low Rate Winter Tours to the
Sunny south.
The Mobile l. Ohio will run Special Low
Rate Excursions, good until June the first,
permitting invaiids and others to stop at
6rst-ciass hotels enroute at very nominal
rates to all points in Alabama, Mississippi,
Georgia. Florida, Cuba, Central and South
America. Low Rate Homeseeker's LIST and
3rd Tuesday Of each month. One Way Set
tiers same days at Very Low Rates. Any
ticket agent or J. I. Poe, G. T. NJ, Mobile,
Ala; G: NJ. Shepard, G. PA, Mobile, Ala.
bf M dSesse T. wes Fe9t seet
troit, Mich.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
ssSCENIC LINE TO FLORIDA"
-GeorGia-The Old Battle-
0elda. R0nfe

Double Daily Through Sleeping Car Serv-
ice. Dixie Flyer" leaving Chicago 6:l0 p.
m. over Illinois Central, and t'Chicago &
Florida Limited" leaving ll:05 a. M over
the G. L E. l. both carry through sleepers
Chicago to Jacksonville via Nashville, Chat
tanooga and Atlanta. ''The. Chicago l.
Nashville Limitsds leaving Chicago at 7 p.
Depot, Nashville, with the Dixie Flyer"
carrying, through sleepers to Jacksonville.
Cheap Excursions tieketss now ON SALE Full
particulars on application to B.. F. Hill, N.
P. A.: Marquette Bldg, Chicago., W.
L. Danley, e. p. A., Nashville. Tenn.
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A Lit4Ie Fable.

who was always ready totake the initiative,
Or anything else that was not chained down.
One day another eminent statesman
chanced upon him while he was busily
writing. y. ,=ssl.
"Nihat are you doing" asked the second
statesman. .-.. >." /.
. Drafting bill to disfranchise the illit-
crates. RESPONDED the first, "and. by the
way, l am glad YOU dropped in. How do
Moral-A night school for 'reformers
would draw well.-Baltimore American. !.
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Easily Adfus ted

Pardon me-" said the busy man to the
insurance agent who had forced his way
into his Office, "but nm not prepared to
talk to you to-day"
insurance agent, "I'A do the talking."-
Philadelphia Press.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

crininality n North Carolina. 4
y For the two years ended June 80 last
there were 16,627 criminal trials in.
North Carolina and 10,s54 convictions.
The total was 1000 less than in the
preceding two years.
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Force Of Habit.

Would-Be Suitor-I desire to pay my ad-
dresses to your Youngest daughter, sir.
Have you anv objections?
Druggist-My Youngest daughter is al.
ready engaged, young man, but have an
other daughter just as good.-Somerville
Journal
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
How to Boil Vegetables.

Vegetables composed largely Of
starch and water, potatoes particu-
larly. should be boiled at continu-
Gus high temperature. Otherwise
they will become water soaked and
Of poor favor. 5s 5s
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
A superauou. Questio..

!, Plugwinch So you've come to an
swers my advertisement for : janitor,
eh? Are you married?
Applicant-Yes,s sir.
Plugwinch Any incumbrance?
Applicant-Didn't I tell you va
married 2 Harlem Life. !.
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what They say IN Bo.to.,

He-When q Boston girl has received,
a proposal Of marriage after years 81
anxiety, you never hear her say .'this.
is so sudd 81
She-Indeed! What does she say?
Why, she remarks: IL this not
rather precipitous 2 - Yonkers states-.
ma. B :sS IS Il
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
Kcrlected Hia f,uxinesa.

A Kansas City physician went in south.
west Missouri for days shooting, and on
his return complained to his wife that he
had killed nothing. "Hum-that's what you
get," she volunteered, "for "neglecting {
days business. kansas City Star.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

Miss Lafin-"What has become of Mr.,
Clay!" Mr.. Rand-"He has taken employ
.ment in powder mill for six months"
Miss I-a6n-"How strange!" Mr.. Rand
mot at all. He wished to break himself
of smoking. STRAY Stories.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

Mrs. Mupgins--':P Philadelphia may have
its drawbecks, but we, are not troubled
with the smoke nuisance here" Mrs. Bug
'gins-'T idea! Why. my husband smokes
all over the" house. ."-Philadelph Record.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

The man who is welded to his art us,,-
ally has Poverty for his mothcr-in-law.-
Town Topics.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

$50 the poet is financially embarrassed"
II should say so. Why, he actually has to
eat breakfast foods for dinner. ."-Phila-
delphia Record.
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Plenty of Time.

He-And now, darling, when do you think
we would better announce our engagement?
She-Oh, there is no hurry, dear. Any
time within the next "a hours.-Harper's
R,Z:ir
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

Louisville's Property.
Ths assessment tor personal and
real property in the county in which
Louisville Il situated u $129. III. .Sek
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15
ClinHing Gowns

Mrs. Church-Did you say your husband
liked these clinging gowns?
Mrs. Gotham--Yes; he likes one to cling
to me about four seasons.-Y Yonkers States
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

Wise 10 the man who can pick out good
melon or.a good wife.-Chicago Daily News.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-15

lungs perfect, digestion undisturbed.
among the leading actors and actresses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-10
Normal Notes.

The State Superintendent has ap-
pointed as the official board of visitors
to this school for the year, Superin-
tendent j. p. Bird Of La Crosse, Pro-
lessor j. A. Merrill Of the Superior
Normal and Superintendent d. +.
Burnham of Waupaea county.
j. Q. Emery, formerly president of
the school, now a member Of the
Board of Regents, visited the school
last week, giving all departments
thorough inspection. Mr.. Emery's
satisfaction with the work Of the
school was made manifest, not only
In his pleased manner but in cordial
expressions of commentator. He
gave the school an excellent address
Friday morning which was highly ap-
preciated by both faculty and stu
dents. In referring to the work Of
the practice teachers Mr.. Emery en-
phasized fact that teachers should
see in each Individual pupil the image
OF his own better self which he should
strive to develop into noble manhood
or womanhood.
Among the visitors OF the school
this week was A. @. Brant, former
student. Mr.. Brant intends TO re-
turn to the school and complete the
course.
The Literary society rendered a
pleasing program last Friday evening
Mr.. Fletcher gave short talk full of
good suggestions and interest TO the
mem bers. The society will give
Longfellow program next Friday
evening The preparations being
made give promise of an hour of I'M
usual interest. Members Of the fac
ulty will tell OF visits to Longfellow's
home and portray scenes from his
life and works in addition to the parts
taken by the students.
The football team is hard at prac-
tice whenever the weather will allow.
1t has been doing good work lately.
The team went over and played a
practice game with the High school
team Tuesday. They will play their
first game of the season Saturday az
ternoon, Oct. 10, with the High school
team. Both teams have good line
up and lively game is expected.