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Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
Her sweetheart's Double.

e A young married woman who had
taken new apartments on Capiaol Hill
was having her-pictures arranged. One
of them was a framed portrait of
James Whitcomb Riley.
"Who is thatY' asked the chamber
maid, after looking long at Mr.. Riley's
portrait.
"That is James sWhitcomb Riley,
was the answer, in way consistent
with the idea that the maid would not
know Riley from foreign potentate.
Reason I asked,'' explained the
maid, SIS that he looks exactly like an
old Sweetheart of mine, and thought
you might have had his picture. -
Denver News.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
: Ancient Chinese Coins.

The. best collection of Chinese coins
to be found outside Of China has been
given to the Archaeological museum Of
the. University Of Pennsylvania by the
.Rev.sE. w. living, Honolulu mission
ary. The collection goes back to a
time over $500 years ago, and includes
those old, early Chinese coins which
were made, in the form of spades,
razors, keys, shirts, and tools.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
MRS. PARCE'S STORY
HER TROUBLE MADE HER AFRAID
TO RETIRE AT NIGHT
Nervousness, the Disease that Wrecks
the Happiness of SO Many Women,
;: CONQUERED at Last

Nervousness the Disease thaC wrecks
the Happiness of SO Many Women.
Conquered at Last
No incident of the many that are
daily brought to public attention lis
of greater human interest than that
which centers about Ellen Parce, the
wife of Mr.. David F. Parce, of No.
Spruce St., Binghamton, N. Y. The
story is told by Mrs. Parce as follows:
'.It was two years ago this summer
that I was in miserable condition as
the result of hard work. I was COM
pletely run down, pale and losing flesh,
and so nervous that I could not sleep
or even get rest. 1t was dreadful to
go to bed at night all worn out and
lie awake for hours with nervousness.
If I did fall asleep it was to wake
up in the morning as tired as when l
went to bed.
"My head troubled me great deal,
too, both with pain and dizziness. Ii
stopped over at any time would be
so dizzy l could hardly see or keep
from falling down. l was troubled
somewhat with indigestion at this
time, but the nervousness was the
greater trouble. If I became little
excited my hands would shake so I
could hardly hold anything in them. I
felt that something must be done, so
employed our best physicians. They
did all they could for me, and although
I obtained some benefit from their
treatment, not one of them did me
any permanent good.
81 had, of course, read of DR.. Will
Jams Pink Pills for Pale People, but
had never taken any of them till a
friend recommended them to me so
strongly that. I got some, and before
the first box was used up began to
feel that they were doing me good. I
kept on taking them according to di-
rections and got from them the only
real, permanent benefit I have had
from any remedy 1t did seem so
good to get nights sleep and to
be refreshed by it. am firm be-
lever in DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People and recommend them to
all my friends. I generally keep a
box in the house to take in case
feel a little run down."
-. ELLEN PARCE.
At all druggists or direct from DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y. Price, so cents per box; 6 boxes
$3.50.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
you KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING
-
A Fated.. Spot. ...t.s

About a mile south of the Michigan
state line and near Cedar lake. Indiana,
Is a small spot of land upon which
vegetation absolutely refuses to grow.
The surrounding soil. though apparent
ly the same, Is very productive. The
spot is less than 20 feet In diameter
and Is located in grove which ira
dition declares to have been the tor
ture ground of the Bawbeese Indians.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
A Grand Memory.

A highland girl, who had been In
service in Dundee and had gone to a
place farther south, called upon her
old mistress On her way north to visit
her friends
She was invited to take dinner with
the family, and her master asked a
blessing on the meal as usual when
the girl ~said:
my, maister, We maun haze a gran
memory. That's the grace We said
when | was here sax years syne."-
London Telegraph
you KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the fo4 mAla'is$ plainly printed on every
bottle showing that Is is simply Iron and Qui-
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
Police Judges in Porto Rico.

Mayors of the different towns in Por-
to Rico at present have exclusive juris-
diction in police court cases, whether
or not they know a word of law; and
from their decisions there is no appeal
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
SORES AND
ULCERS.

Sores and Ulcers never become chronic
unless the blood is in poor condition lis
sluggish, weak and unable to throw of
the poisons that accumulate in it. The
system must be relieved of the unhealthy
matter through the sore, and great danger
to life would follow should it heal before
the blood has been made pure and healthy
and all impurities eliminated from the sys-
tenn. S.S.S. begins the cure by first cleans
ing and invigorating the blood, building
up the general health and removing from
tn, the system a CONSTANT DRAIN
effete % matter UPON THE SYSTEM.
When thishas beenaccomplishedkhe dis
charge gradually ceases, and the sore or
ulcer heals. 1t is the tendency of these old
indolent sores to grow worse and worse,
and eventually to destroy the bones. Local
applications, while soothing and to some
extent alleviate pain, cannot reach the seat
of the trouble. S. SIS. does, and no matter
how apparently hopeless your condition,
even though your constitution has broken
down, it will bring relief when nothing
else can. It supplies the rich, pure blood
necessary to heal the sore and nourish
the debilitated, diseased body.
:. Mr.. ]. B. Taibert Lock Box 24s Winona, Miss,
the foot was one solid sore Several physicians
treated me and I made two trips to Hot Springs,
but found no relief was induced to try S. S. S.,
and It made complete cure. have been per-
fectly well man ever since"
900 is the only purely veg
O~N etable blood purifier
known contains no
10 - poisonous minerals to
:. ruin the digestion and
add to, rather than relieve your suffer
fngs. IF your flesh does not heal readily
when scratched, bruised OF cut, your blood
igin bad condition, and any ordinary sore
Is apt to become chronic
/. Send for our free book and write our.
physicians about your case. We makesno.
charge for this service.
7nE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and fever is q bottle of Groves taste
less Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine
in tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price 5oc
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure.
q. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22

A volume Of smoke will bring tears
to the eyes of the most heartless man.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22

-. ELLEN FARCE.
At all druggists or direct from DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y. Price, so cents per box; 6 boxes
$3.50.
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22
. CONSTANT DRAIN
UPON THE SYSTEM.

is the only purely veg
etable blood purifier
Known contains no
poisonous minerals to
ruin the digestion and
Mesa free press., 1901-03-22

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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
Erieudshin of Christ.

Any man, any soul, may have the
friendship or His words are without
meaning. His heart aches with pity
for our loneliness and for the poverty
that we misname riches. He will listen
to what we have to tell Him; He will
take what we have to offer Him, how
ever simple the story, however humble
the fare, and He will give to us the
heavenly food wherewith His earthly
life was sustained-the meat that men
know not of. They who have set wide
the door of their being to Him have
caught from the presence Of this di-
vine guest their first hint Of the posi-
BILE rapture Of living; they have had in
the face of Christ their first true
glimpse of God.-Lucy Larcom.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
eLAcKsMITH'S STORY,
10 Tells What May Happen to n Strong
Man with Hard Muscles.

10 Tells What May Happen to u Strong
Man with Hard Muscles.
arp TO the spring of 1885," he says, "I
WAS all right, and swung my big sledge as
1wouIl a tack hammer. Then l began to
\, M, Of sorts. After every meal l had
min and distress, and began to lose
WEIGHT and strength.
lone day man came along to have his
horse ,hod, and told him how felt. He
.,i1 ought to try the new medicine named
c,lrura Solvent, discovered by DR.. David
Kennedy.
"Weil, | got bottle the next day.
Vlen had used three bottles l could eat
ni,b no trouble to follow. Then picked
Nm nv strength, and have kept right along
Titb nv work ever since. My stomach
and liver are all right, and heart trouble
that used to bother me-with short breath
that is gone too"
Ualth and hard muscles are not always
found together. Athletes are likely to be
raak in the stomach, liver, kidneys and
be,rt. A man may lift 500 pounds and
drop dead the next minute. Look out for
yo,r digestion and your general health,
and let your strength take care of itself.
II vour druggist is out of Calcura Sol
vent, send S1.00 to DR.. David Kennedy,
kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y; express
prepaid. Write for free sample bottle.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06

stand and gathered up the guns. Bucl
taking one and Ginger three, doing al
SO silently that no sound reached ever
me- | waited. watching the guard in
tently till he should nod. | had no eX
pcctatlon of his going to sleep. l only
hoped TO free myself from my thong,
before he should discover my move
ed his eyes. ! snored. He nodded again
| graSped the knife. Thoughtful Buck
He had opened the blade. Drawing VI
my knees, | cut the ropes that bOunt
my ankles. then felt in my boot leg TO
the revolver. | was about to cock
when remembered that the guart
would hear the click. | thought
would conceal the sound by sneeZe
but a sneeZe might disturb some of TIKI
band. The owl, which had for som,
time been silent, Looted. 1t usual.
gave three boots in succession. ! count
ed-one, two and at the third cooke,
my revolver Through my half close,
lids | cast glance at the guard. Hi
eyes We're shut. looked significant.
at Buck and Ginger to show them tina
/ was ready, then motioned them I,
90. Waiting long enough for them IL
put few hundred yards between then
and the camp and noticing that tn,
guards eyes were still shut, prepared
TO follow.
Rising slowly and silently. keepin,
my eyes fixed on the man by the fire
raising my revolver and taking as goo,
an aim as possible with bound wrists
l stood on my feet. One step back
ward. then another, a third, a fourth
a fifth, a sixth. had reached til /
bushes where Buck and Ginger ha,
been concealed and was about to tax
one more step which would secure con
cealment when the guard opened hi
eyes and looked straight at me.
Surprise was his last emotion, III.
figure the last sight he ever saw.
shot him through the head and befor
the report had ceased to reverberat
was in the bushes.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06

gether and make defense. ! must
tell Ginger to get some ammunition.
But with guard looking straight at
me it Is no easy task to convey an
order by signs. and that to a stupid
negro. Catching sight of small stone
beside me, put out my hand, yawning
to conceal my intention, let it fall on
the stone and soon had it between the
knuckle Of my thumb and the point of
my forefnger as boy holds Il marble.
Watching till the guards head is turn
ed, looking meaningly at Ginger, fire
the stone short distance, hoping he
will understand the word "ammuni-
ton" His face is blank: 1t is evil
dent that he does not know what
mean, and there is no prospect of his
getting it through his thick skull.
Ginger turned away. and knew that
he was speaking to his young master;
then Bucks white face showed itself
inquiringly behind the negro's black
one. looked meaningly at Buck and
repeated the motion of firing. He
caught my meaning and. taking up
gun, made motion as If ramming a
cartridge, looking at me inquiringly. |
indicated that he was right. He went
away and after Il long absence came
back and held up four cartridges, two
In each hand. Then, putting down the
boxes, he held up three fingers, and |
knew that they had secured three guns.
He next held up four fingers Of the
other hand, pointing to the sleeping
guerrilas, and knew he proposed to
get one more gun.
Buck was long while capturing the
fourth gun. One OF the men awoke,
yawned sat up and looked into tho
fire. yawned again, lay down and was
soon snoring. Then the guard got VI
from where he was sitting. There was
slight sound in the bushes, and he
listened attentivcly. Then he put somt
wood on the fire and sat down again
He had scarcely seated himself before
Ginger held up the fourth gun.
moved slightly, showing my friends
by my manner that | was about to try
to get away They appeared to under
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
CHAPTER NJ.

VAQUELINE once more became an
object Of undivided interest. The
men crowded about her. staring
at her, uttering EXPLANATIONS OF
admiration, vainly seeking way to
do her honor. Presently they cut sap
lings, out Of which they constructed q
rude chair, decorating 1t with twigs,
and one Ill favored bandit, to whom
nature had impaired a spark of art,
gathered wild flowers with which to
put on finishing touches. When the
seat was completed, the men looked
awkwardly at Jack. and the captain.
presenting the tips of his fingers. led
her to her improvised throne. Helen.
who at the first sign that l was to be
temporarily spared had recovered her
euuanimity and had infused some OF
her restored courage into Jack. saw at
once the ad santage of keeping up her
cousins popularity. Selling some OF
the flowers she woye them on frame
work of green twigs into circular gar
land and insisted on browning the IA
yorite, not queen of May, for May had
not vet come. but queen Of a month far
more appropriate-April.
By this time night had come on,
roaring fire was lighted, and the guer-
rillas. forming q ring of which Jack
was the gem, threw themselves on the
ground and listened to her chat, her
songs, her stories, their fire lighted
faces standing out of the gloom IN
grim contrast with her refined beauty.
The captain, with his superior breed
ing, served as a link between her ana
his men, keeping them in check ana
stimulating their admiration by his
own. If Jack tagged for moment be-
tween her stories and her songs. Helen
was quick to suggest new ones, and &C.
casionally both were relieved by little
Buck. who would throw in some quaint
remark typical of that peculiar crea-
ture. the American boy.
So long as the songs and stories last
cd there was nothing to precipltate
trouble. but the entertainment could
not 70 on all night, and L began 10
dread the moment when the girls
should attempt to take their departure.
Helen in a firm voice said:
"Come, it's time for us TO go"
shouts of "Nop dance" "a song"
greeted the proposition, and the guer-
rillas began TO form in groups to resist
an exit. Helen, selecting the noisiest
knot of men, drew q revolver from her
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
TIE PRAYER MEETING
Right Conceptions Of God.

Right conceptions of God, then, are
only to be gained in the manner in
which God Himself has indicated and
made possible. But when they have
been formed the perplexing features
of His character and government
mostly fall naturally into place and
find explanation. We see how He is
compelled to maintain the dignity Of
His law because He loves us too much
TO expose us to the perils OF a law
less life. Each Of the different atti-
tudes which He adopts toward us. as
our conditions shift, is justified. and
we learn, If we are willing to learn, to
love and trust and obey Him. He who
has an idea Of God which is repellent
may be sure that the trouble lies with
him, not with the truth about Cod
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
EndurinE Peace,

The peace which the world gives is
convictions of mind or change in
worldly circumstances may and gen.
orally does destroy it. But the peace
which Jesus gives abideth ever and
finds its full position only in the life
to come. True, for loving and chasten-
ing purposes God often suspends the
sensible enjoyment of this peace for a
time, but 1t is only that our anguish
ing love may thereby be rekindled and
our communion with Him may become
more close and confidential. This peace
is founded upon the conscious love of
God and is lasting as that love-
United Presbyterian.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
CHAPTER X-CONTINUED.l

A dozen yards-fifty-a hundred. The
music of Ginger's banjo dies as sudden
~ as the clang of bell on q passing
engine. VIII one minute or five pass
before am missed? A distant burst of
applause-God bless the dear little
dancer! Before me Is an open space.
then dense clump of trees. If l can
reach that thicket l can make a quick
depression. and this may throw my
pursuers off my track.
A confusion Of yells, n bullet whis-
Ting by my ear. reach the wood and
push on through 1t, not daring to lose
distance by depression with an enemy
close behind me. My feet becoming
entangled In vine, stumble and fall
A weight comes down on me, crushing
the breath out Of me. 1t is all over.
Painting, bleeding. white as a ghost,
am led back to the guerrilla camp.
"Shoot him.'
Gimme rope often that pack muller
"Iie him on crltter an send him
down the mountingw
A babel of brutal suggestions came
from the different members Of the
band. sounding to me, stunned as l
was, like final random shots at the
slaughter of "forlorn hope" Amid
the clamor l saw but one sight-Helen
and Jack locked in each others arms,
paralyZed with terror.
stand back, men," cried the cap
tain, pushing his way toward me.
Have yo' forgot the money!"
Stand back! roared Halliday. He
belongs to me an Tom Jaycox! We
TUX himw
The captains authority, thus support.
ed. saved me from immediate death.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
Orr Iimifafinua.

The lesson of all true living In every
sphere is TO learn our own limitations.
1t is the first lesson in art to work
within the essential limitations of the
particular art. But in dealing with
other lives it is perhaps the hardest Of
all lessons to learn and submit to our
limitations. 1t is the browning grace
of faith when we are willing to submit
and leave these we love in the hands
of God, as we leave ourselves.-Hagh
Rlack
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
Chrfattan Life.

The more heart one puts into the
Christian life the easier it is to live it.
Most of our difficulties in connection
with it arise from half hearted prac-
tice and enjoyment of it. He who can
sing when a burden is imposed upon
him or can rise on faiths pinions when
things seem dark or can find content
when duties run against nature is sure
to have a CHEEKY, hopeful and blessed
experience of the Lords favor and
service.-Presbyteran
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
RAILROADS.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY CO
Southern Division.

Southern Division.
Corrected to June %. 1901.
GOING SOUTH,
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
s'.J a. NJ, Daily for Springfield and New York
'g a, m, for Millers Falls, Palmer and New
London, Connecting at Mlllers Fails with
Boston Maine X. r., at Palmer with Boston
4 Albany R., at New London with n. \ \.
IL. Il II. r. r.
;-ly a. M, for Springfield and New York.
4V25 a. m, for Miliers Falls, Palmer and New
London, connecting at Milers Falls for Bos
Ion.
id5 ?. m, Tor Springfield and New York.
9@l ,, H., for Springfield and New York.
80 ?. NJ, for Springfield and New York. Daily.
30 p. m. for Millers Falls and stations on DIV
ision Boston Il Maine K. R.. Palmer and New
London and New York via Norwich Line.
GOING NORTH.
trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows:
nv a. M from New York via Norwich Line ana
NeW London also from Springfield.
L,y p m, from Boston via Mlllers Falls and
A, lTom New London.
- as and 1910 p. m. from New York and
4, eeTlnghclf 1910 runs daiiy.
J 81 ,. M, from New London.
g subject to change without notice.
Trains run week days only except as noted.
Ia ). LOGAN, V. z. and g. NJ, st. Adams.
:. W. CUMMINGS. g. +. A, st. AlDans.
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The spiritunl Life.

The spiritual life is spirit led life.
1t has new impulses. new sensations,
new deeds. 1t is life which no Ion
ger goes its own way. 1t has surren-
dered its way to the spirits better way.
BY submission to the spirits direction
it escapes the dominion of the flesh.
The spiritual life is life yielded fully
to the control of the mighty spirit Of
God.-Ep!scopal Recorder.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-06
II RELIGIOUS WORLD. II
N''U''''''''"' .',r..nu,rruI.,nru,,,r|
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Topic For the Week Beginning Sept.
S-COmment by Rev, =. II. Doyle.

ToPIc,-Iieavenly helpers.-lI Kings Vi, 1917.
The Scriptural incident illustrating
the topic is from the record of the
great expedition of Bel<eadad, king Of
Syria, into the land Of Israel, during
which occurred the famous siege of
Samaria in the time of Elisha, the
prophet. The morning after the ell
compassmcnt of the city Elisha's serv-
ant went out early to reconnoiter.
When he saw the greatness Of the be-
sieging host, he was alarmed, and, hav-
ing returned. said to his MASTER "How
shall we do?" Elisha replied Fear
not, for they that be with us are great
er than they that be with them" He
then prayed for the Lord to open his
servants eyes, land the Lord opened
| the eyes of the young man, and he saw
and beheld the mountain was full Of
horses and chariots of fire round about
Elisha" And, later on, at the sound Of
this invisible host the Syrian fed, and
Israel was delivered. Thus Israel was
helped by heaven helpers.
/. Heavenly helpers are real; these
hosts of God were real though invisi-
BILE; Elishas servant did not see them,
nor realize their presence, but Elisha
undoubtedly saw them by the eye OF
faith. BY faith he was conscious OF
the presence Of Gods hosts, though he
had not seen them, and what Elisha
saw by faith the young man was al
lowed to see by sight. The reality of
the spirit world cannot be doubted.
1t is a doctrine Of Gods word 1.-THE
angel of the Lord encampeth around
about them that fear Him to deliver
them" Human experience corrobo-
rates the testimony of Scripture. BY
faith men have seen and been helped
by Gods ministering angels. As they
have been, SO may we be.
.. Heavenly angels are necessity.
Gods people are in constant conflict
with His enemieS-'the world. the flesh
ard the devil" These enemies are
shrewd and powerful; man alone could
not stand against them; he would ap-
pear in contrast with them as Israel
appeared when compared with the
army of Syria. Hence arises the
necessity of help from God from the
heavenly world. 1t should be our Gus
tom to depend upon this help and not
upon our own strength in meeting the !
temptations of life. Our enemies are
real; our weakness is great. Our need !
of divine help is imperative. Above |
all should we look unto Jesus for grace |
to help in time of need. He, above all |
others, is the best heaven helper.
3. Heavenly helpers help. Many so
called helps in life are not very help
full. Some hinder and harm rather
than help. Not so the help that comes
from heaven. 1t actually helps. Gods
grace Is sufficient for u.s. We "can
do all things through Christ, who
us" The angels of God
do encamp around about us to deliver
Us. Let us depend upon these divine
helps more and upon ourselves less.
Look ever to Jesus. He'll carry you
through"
TIE PRAYER MEETING.
Have Bible reading on the topic.
BIBLE READINGS.
Gen. xix, 1-3, 15-17, xxi, l, 2, 24-30;
Kings xix, is: II Kings xix, 1886;
's. xci, II, u; Dan. iii, 1890; Math.