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HE WAS ABSENT-MINDED.
Youth Had Carried on Girls Head
piece In Mistake.

piece In Mistake.
They were quite late in returning
from the French cooks ball and the
car going south on Broadway was
crowded with the tired dancers. Al
the next corner the car stopped and a
blond young man got on. who. as
he entered the car, at once attracted
the gaze even of the sleepy dancers
He advanced to the center and held on
to strap with one hand. In the
other he carried an enormous hat. un-
mistakably feminine. as attested by
yards of blue chiffon and waving os-
trich plumes.
He was serenely unconscious of his
burden until. the conductor asking for
his fare, he reached for his pocket
with his hand that he thought was
disengaged. He then discovered the
hat. His look of bewilderment brought
forth audible smiles from his fellow
passengers. Then he remembered
Holding up the creation in blue and
gazing fondly. but liquidly into its
mysterious depths of millinery. he
muttered:
Lovely girl, How forgetful of me- D.
And making a sign to the conductor
says the New York Mail and Express.
stepped hurriedly from the car.
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SHE GOT A STYLISH HAT CHEAP
CoIorsd Woman Got bargain. but IA
white sister Mourn-.


white sister Mourn-.
A Philadelphia woman moving in
good society has been cured of a
mania for attending rummage sales,
but it took a heroic treatment to eff.
feet the cure. The other day she
went to a sale of the description
named in aid of a worthy charity
in which she is interested, and came
away with minus a $25 hat. 1t hap
pened this way: A feature of the sale
was counter filled with untrimmed
hats. advertised. Your choice for SO
cents" Now the North Thirty-third
untrimmed hat at fifty cents, but
there was one that caught her fancy
by reason OF its odd shape. and she
simply couldn't resist the temptation
to try 1t on. She took off the hand
some hat she was wearing. placed 1t
on the counter. and picked up the
untrimmed one. Then she looked
around for mirror. There was only
one. and that away at the other end
of the long room. She pushed her
way through the crowd. and in the
mean time n fat colored woman's
eyes were glued to the hat she had
left behind. on the pile marked: Your
choice for SO cents" 1t was a golden
opportunity not to be missed. Count.
ing out 90 cents in dimes. nickels and
pennies, she showed them at the inno
cent young attendant, and made good
her escape with the fashionable WON
ans nat.
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NATIONAL BIRD OF GUATEMALA
It Is tho Quetrai. and Is Said to Prsfss
peath to Captivity.

The republic of Guatemala deco
rates its coat of arms, its stamps and
Its official documents with the pic
ture of beautiful parrot. The bird is
of rich green color, with tufted head
and long tail, which frequently
grows to length of four or five feet.
The Guatemalans are very proud of
their national bird. and have written
many songs and poems about it. The
parrot was selected for the national
emblem because it was found very
hard to catch. and because tradition
says that when once imprisoned 1t
always kills itself rather than remain
in captivity.
The quetzal lives in the widest
parts of the mountains. and never
visits the neighborhood of the towns
or cities. The only parrots ever
brought out of the forests are caught
by the native Indians.
The parrots are too wary to be
caught in a trap. The Indians first
watch the parrot sometimes for days
at time. until they discover their
haunts. Then they smear the limbs
OF surrounding trees with thick glue.
The parrot perches on the sticky
limb, and Is held fast.
No parrot has ever been brought
from its forest home alive. They
struggle desperately when caught,
and when they find they cannot es-
cape they kill themselves. SO 1t is de-
clared.
The natives say that the birds al
ways commit suicide in the same way.
by pecking at their breasts until the
jusular vein is exposed. But no one
has ever succeeded In keeping speci-
men alive in captivity.-New York
Sun.
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ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.-via Grand Trunk System. Chi
cago to Boston, Mass. Selling dates.
June ~, 10, IA. Chicago to Portland i.
Me-, selling dates. July to o. inclu.
sive.
ONE FARE PLUS ONE DOLLAR
FOR ROUND TRIP.-Via Grand
Trunk System, Chicago to Providence.
r. l.. selling dates, July Z, 8. o. For
limits, tins tables and further ir:sor-
nation apply to Geo. w. Vaux. A. G, p.
& T. A., 1856 Adams ST., Chicago. Ill.
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Tho Farmers, Busy Season.

This is the farmers busy season ana
he has no time to read long ads. but
you want to remember that the grain
on the fine lands around Romeo Is
busy. too. growing into big harvest.
Take a moment to drop us postal
with your address and we will send
you Information about these lands and
what we are doing there. Zeph. Chas.
Felt, 1O2 Boston Building. Denver.
Colorado.
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Cheap Eastern Excursions.

The Santa Fe will sell round trip tick
cts from Colorado points to Chicago. st.
Louis. Kansas City and intermediate
points; also to points In Oklahoma. Mis-
souri, Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin.
at rate of one fare plus $500. on June 9Th.
eth. 18th. 14th and daily, June 2ith to Sep
tember 18th. final limit October 3lst. New
and improved train service. Ask your
nearest ticket agent for particulars or
address, ]. =. Hall. general agent. Den
yer. Colorado.
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Aunt Debby (viewing the city)-What
does that sign, "Misht Store" mean?
Uncle Abner Ia close observerJ-1 s'pose
that's where these ere angler-ma MACS
gets measured for clothes 40 folks II
think they was made In London.
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The poor. benighted Hindoo,
He does the best he kindo:
He sticks to his caste from first to last.
And for pants he makes his skindo.
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Gustomer-liow much are eggs? Dealer
-Twenty-one cents. what do you
charge 81 cents for?" For eggs"
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Has your store ever been robbed?'
No. Stree. When thief sees out lis
of prices he finds 1t cheaper to come II
and buy
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"Stupid?" 'I should say so, Last night
] turned the gas down and he asked IL
1t was time to go.
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FITS rermAne n Cured Nonts nsrvousnsss artsu
hrnt days of DIR. klin-'s Great Nerve Restorer.
Send Tor FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. X. ii. KLINE Ltd. 81 Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
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w FARE PLUS ONE DOLLAR

Uncle-How old are you, Jimmy?
.Ilmmy-I'm thirteen at home, fourteen
at school, and eleven on the train.
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INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have
n stock ON hand of other brands contain
ing only ~ OF. in package. which they
won't he able to sell first. because De-
tiance contains l6 OF. for the same money
Do you want IL OF. instead of Z o.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
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If you have a sixteen-year-old girl. and
intend to dress her in white dress and
blue sash tomorrow, please send word
to this office; the editor desires to walk
out and look at her.-Atchson Globe.
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Yes. sir, it's whisky. but the doctol
prescribed it for me-" ''Who Is your doc
tor?" II always doctor myself"
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II the average man was AS good as he
thinks other men ought to be 1t wouldn't
be long until his vanity made him top
heavy. '". 'f. |..
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II you want a man to praise your
Judgment all you lave to do is to
,gree with him.
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DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
Then use Defiance Starch It will keep
them white-l6 o.. for 10 cents.
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MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING,

won't shake out or blow out: by using
Defiance starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
one-third more for same money.
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Many mans word is like an echo
merely hollow mockery.
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Piso's euro is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-Wh.
o. ENpsLEY, Vanburen. Ind. Feb. ~. 1900.
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At Swords Points;
lfQ1 A SOLDIER OF THE RHINE. ela,
By ST. GEORGE RATHBoRNE
CHAPTER XX.

Copyright, STREET SMITH. New
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Denver Directory.

nYEnRn H0TEI I'm ssTH sTHEET; HTp1T TEAn
Strictly Firsclass Popular Prices. g. H. Morse. Mgr.
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LEAVES OF ABSENCE.
commissioners Want Privilege Ex-
tended to Per Diem EMPLOYEES

The District Commissioners TODAY sent n
report To Senator Mcmillan of the Senate
District committee in regard to the amend
ment proposed 10 he offered by Senator
Gallinger to the District appropriation bill
authorizing the Commissioners in their dis
erection, ito grant not more than thirty
days leave OF absence to each per diem
empioye who has been continuously in the
service of the District for one wear" and
say:
I'm the District appropriation act ap-
proved March >. 1>a5. it Is provided shat
the Commissioners OF the District of Co.
lumbia are authorized hereafter. IN their
discretion. To grant leave OF absence not 10
exceed thirty days to any individual IN any
fiscal year 10 regular employees not to eN-
ceed thirty annually. appointed directly
by the commissioners and paid out of gen
eral appropriations. and whose service is
continuous. but who receive per diem COM
pensatIon."
As there are about 100 employees of the
District Of Columbia who are on the per
diem list, ard who have been IN the service
Tor more than a year. il will be seen that
the above act provides for but a small pro-
portion OF them. The work on which they
are engaged is permanent I'm character and
similar to that performed by employees on
the annual roll. who. according to law can
be granted thirty days annual leave and
II necessary. thirty days sick leave, On the
discretion Of the Commissioners
In their estimates to Congress the Com
missloners inserted a proviso similar to the
amendment under consideration. Acts have
been passed granting leave of absence to
per diem employees Of the government print
Ing office. bureau Of engraving and printing
and navy yard. and the Commissioners
earne silly recommend that this amendment
be passed granting the privilege to the per
diem employees Of the District government
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NOTE OF WARNING SOUNDED.
Chairman Fcss Shows Need for
STRENGTHENING the Navv-

An extended explanation of the naval ap-
preparation bill was made in the House yes
terday afternoon by Chairman Foss of the
naval committee. He sounded a note of
warning against overconfidence regardin G
the strength of our navy. He declared that
our victories at Manila and Santiago were
due to the fact that We were contending
with an effete and decaying nation. and
that our own defeat would have meant our
everlasting shame.
Continuing Mr.. Foss said: Il know that
there are some-we hear il here and there
and everywhere-who think that just be-
cause we whipped Spain in fight of "A
hundred days and only lost single life
that We could wipe out the fleets of the
navies of the world. There is an impress
sion which has gone out that the American
navy is strong and mighty powerful. Yes,
it is, so far as it goes. 1 believe We have
better officers, better men, and that our
ships. ship for ship. are better than those
of any navy in the world. But do not let
us delude ourselves with the thought that
because We whipped little nation. which
had only a little navy, that therefore We
can whip anything that comes along. Why,
it would have been to our everlasting
shame If our two fleets, at Manila and San
tiago. had not sunk both of the Spanish
fleets. Why? Because they were superior:
they had greater tonnage, each one of
them. have statement showing the rel
alive comparison of the two fleets at the
battle of Manila and the battle of Santiago,
and while / do not for a single moment
disparage the bravery and the courage of
our American officers and men and the
value OF our ships, yet, If there is any les
son to be learned from the Spanish-Ameri-
can war 1t is that superior men. superior
ships. both in tonnage, armament and in
armor. superior gunnery, superior marks
manship will win in the future. as they have
won In the past" Applause.)
Mr.. Foss gave extended attention to the
building of ships in government yards. and
while supporting the proposed plan of build
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ing one ship in a government yard, he
pointed out the difficulties TO be encountered
IN additional cost Of government construc-
ton.
MI Foss emphasized the fact stated In
his report on the bill. that while we have
1Ss ships built and building. vet COMPARE
lively few Of them have any real fighting
value. Most of those now building are
what are termed peace boats. Despite the
prevailing idea that we have a most for
midable navy, Mr.. Foss declared thai in
reality we have not a navy of which we
can boast.
Mr.. RiXsy Va.l strongly supported the
plan OF government construction of war
ships
The bill then was laid aside without be
ing completed
Among the bills received from the Sen
ate was that making additional appropria-
tions for the Martinique sufferers. II was
referred TO the appropriations committee
Speaker Henderson announced the fol-
lowing committee changes designations,
MI Capron tR. ~. from banking and cur
rency' Mr.. olmsted Pa.). from revision OF
the laws; Mr.. G.llett (Massl from foreign
mars. Appointments: Mr. Capron. on for
elsn affairs; Mr.. Olmsted. on insular az
falrs; Mr.. LESSER IN. W. on naval az
lars; Mr.. Moss tKyD. on banking and cur
rency, and Mr.. Tirrell Mass, on revision
o. the laws.
AT - O'Clock the House adjourned
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The ssP. NJ" Corset

Differs largely from other garments
because made on largely different
lines. Most makers of corsets consider
style the only requisite; the makers
of the "P. NJ give first thought to
comfort. The greater portion of a
womans life is spent in a corset,
hence the common rules of health de-
mand that such a garment permit of
absolute comfort. But so. ingenious
ly have the designers labored that
the style and individuality of the
many patterns have not been de-
feated, and the models follow, as
closely as possible, the natural fig
ure.
Each of the following details is
worthy Of your most careful con-
sideration:
Aluminium eyelets; cork protected steels: ''prac-
teal sides which prevent the breaking of side
after the natural figure in each design; all the
materials the best Obtannble and the entire gar
ment Internationally guaranteed against imperfec-
tiCn in manufacture.
$I.oo to $500 per pair.
Second floor
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ALLEYS AND STREETS.
Bill Governing Their Opening and
Closing

Mr.. Babcock has introduced a bill I'm the
House which prescribes regulations under
which the Commissioners OF the District
shall act in opening and closing Of alleys
and the opening Of minor streets in the Dis
trct.
The first step necessary for such aetion is
the petition Of one-half OF the property
owners in the square or block in which the
alley or street is to be opened or closed.
The Commissioners are also given dis
erection to order such improvements when,
in their Judgment, the public necessity re-
quires, also when the health officer cerii-
fes to the Commissioners the nece ssity for
the same on the grounds of public health.
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PLACARDS TO COME DOWN.
Navy Departments Action Regardin
Complaint of Workmen.

Secretary Moody has instructed the naval
constructor in charge at the Norfolk navy
yard to remove he placards authorizing the
dSrating If men in cases of reduction Of
force. which had been the subject of COM
plant on the part of the workmen in the
yard. taking the form of a delegation to
Washington presented by Representative
Maynard. 1t is believed at the department
that the posting Of the notice was the cause
of the outbreak of dissatisfacti on the
part of the men, and that its removal will
allay the feeling. There has however been
no instruction looking to a change of the
practlce OF allowing men to reduce their
own rating in order to retain employment
for in the opinion of the officials this mat
ter is regulated by law and 50 cannot -.
amended by the department
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Hand Paimted
Burnt Wood.

Many beautiful novelties are
shown in practical and useful forms,
including Waste Paper Baskets, Ink
Stands, Magazine and Book Hold
ers, Glove, Handkerchief, Collar,
Sewing and Jewelry Boxes, Picture
Frames, etc. Very artistic and espe-
clally suitable for the summer home
Offering PING PoNG' RACKETS, in the above
wood, prettily decorated, at
Csc. each. SI.25 a pair.
Art Embroidery Dept.-First floor.
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Tourists Goods
Department..

The attention of those contemplate
ing long or short trip, at home or
abroad, is directed to our stock of
Trunks, Bags and travelling equip
ments, which is complete to the
smallest detail. All trunks, both in
regular and extra sizes, are made es-
pecially for It's, of the best materials
and in the best possible manner.
Prices are the lowest for first quality
goods.
Special attention is called to the
following numbers:
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DIED.

ARDEESER. The remains Of CHRISTIAN A.
AkpEESEl;. member of Lincoln Post. No. 3.
o. A H.. and his daughter. ELLA &. MAT
THEWS tnee ArCeeserl. and her infant dsayh-
ter. MARY AGNES MATTHEW'S. Will be- re
their last resting place Mt. Olyet cemetery
ON Thursday, May 10, at pm.
BoERNSTEIN. On May H. 1902 LoTTIE NJ
BoERNSIEIN 'nee Schlegel, wife OF Henry y
Funeral from late residence. 1912 9th street north
west. Thursday. May Is at O'Clock pm. In
terInent at Glenwood cemetery. 2.
BROOKS; At Pasadena. California. January "a.
Funeral will take place from parlcrs Of Joseph
Gawler. 1874 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Thursday. Ms. 3. at O'Clock pm. Friends
I SnS relatives invited to attend In'erment gd
BURBRIDGE. ON May IL. 1902. ELIZABETH T.
BURBRIDGE. in the eighty fourth year 81 her
Reid Burbridge of Cumberland Md
Funeral services at her late residence. 100 North
afternoon. at 6 o'clock. Relatives and friends
are invited lnterment in Oak Hin cemetery,
Washington. II. C, on Thursday, May II. Il
O'Clock
CHARLTON. on Tuesday. May II. 1892 at l:ao
pm. Mrs. ANNA. wife of James Charlton and
daughter of Joseph II. and Elizabeth Jackson.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
DoNNELLY, ON May IA. 1902, a; 4:ao an. at
beloved wife of James u. Donnelly, in the
Notice of funeral hereafter.
HARRISON Ar Phoenix Arizona. May H. 1897
c. GRANT HARRISON. beloved husband %
Florence NJ. Harrison Of Washington. ID. {.
HARVEY On Tuesday May IL. 1902. nj IL
pm, LILLIAN NJ, the beloved wife Of the late
William l.. Harvey.
Funeral from her late residence 1ooe street
northeast. Friday, May 16, at 2:3o pm. fri,nds
and relatives invited.
LINkINS. At am. May H. 1902. at the resi-
dence of his daughter. Mrs. T.. ID. Ryan. 1927
Oak street northwest, WALTER LINKINS, I'm
the ninety fourth year of his age
Funeral Thursday, May 10, IL am. Interment
private. e
PAYNE. At warrenton. Va. Tuesday. May 10.
1902 at 6:3o pm, HENRY PAYNE beloved
father of Mrs. Ella Il. Walker Jennie
Jones. Maggie Taylor and Washington, Robert
and Eliza Payne.
Funeral at warrenton Friday, May 16.
SMITH. Laid TO rest on Tuesday May IL. 1892.
at o'clock pm, in Arlington National ceu,-
etery. the remains Of WILLIAM SMITH, private
Of Company l. e5th L. S. Infantry. who died at
Manila T.. l., April 4, 1900. He the
of Georgeanna and Lewis Smith and husband OF
Sophia Smith.
Gone. hut not forgotten.
By HIS WIFE AND MOTHER
TOWNSEND. On Tuesday. May 10, 1902 at 2:4S
an. the residence of his mother. Mrs u.
ID. Townsend. POLL street northwest, Capt.
THOMAS GERRY TOWNSEND, e. s. A.. re-
Funeral services at the Church Of Epiphany, Thurs
day, May Is. at 10 am.
In Memoriam.
BOYLE. In sad hut loving remembrance Of oar
dear son. RAYMOND H. BOYLE. who departed
this life one year ago today, May II, 1901.
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The Latest i'm Belts ,
The ssPrimcess N OOm -

Made in fancy silk braid, satin rib
bon and elastic, three rows; with
buckle, back piece and side slides.
whte gilt i ,rnmins ask Ea aha $I25 and
Black Satin Ribbon, gilt
s fas silver gay trimmings SIPS and ST so
White Silk Ribbon. gilt trimmings. ST "a
Black Silk Elastic, gilt trimmings. G. Or
Each. Observation-Disclosures. P1 -
First floor.
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Refrigerators, Ice Chests, Etc.
Hardwood Refrigerators, well made. packed with
best insulatols. removable drain. pipes. G. m
Other Refrigerators up to $500.
Hardwood Ice Chests. made of selected kiln
dried ash and packed with mineral wool G. ~
the best Ice Chest the market. Each YO'oO
Other lee Chests up to S1I.OO.
Nursery Refrigerators. made Of heavy sheet tin;
heavily japanhed: oak finish; galvanized iron lined;
packed with mineral wool uhe best known insn-
lator,: nickel faucet. Very necessary for the
nursery or sick room or for general use in 60 m
small families. Each. MISUNDERSTANDING. Y~.Oo
Water Coolers.
Galvanized roI-lined Water Coolers, well pack
ed nickel faucet, nicely japanned in col G. a.
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The Woodward & Lothrop
Ball Bearing
Sewing Machine. $500.

Costs hardly more than half what
other good machines cost, but does
the same work and as well.
There is not one machine that it
does not equal; there are plenty al
higher prices that it, excels.
The price is so low because we buy and sell great
quahutles ana ask only small profits, and beea use
we nave done away with the old extravagant prac-
tice Of selling by agents = ~
ms machine is supplied with Eagle hemmers
Drop head, $25 90.
Automatic. with two drawpfs. $a5. o.
THANKSGIVING Machine - for Travellers or people
who are unable to treadle-slO So
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A Work of Interest
To Photographers.

Simplihed instructions for retouch-
ing negatives, spotting prints and
seven methods OF photo-reproduc-
ton in colors, including lantern
slides and transparencies, by Frank
B. Clark.
Price, soc.
Book Dept, Basement.
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Mr.. T. :. SPARKS, waddill. No. Feb II. 1901
writes: - ''
have the strongest for NV belief I'm
Jayne tNPctorant. Twenty five years ago 1T
CtREI, Me OF COLD on Ny Lungs WHEN
SEEMED To BE COUGHING MY LIFE AWAY
and want every sufferer from like trouble ta
know about II.
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The ''Comfort" Hand
Attachment for
Sewing Machines }

PRESENTS relief to those who cannot use the foot
treadle. Instead of the grinding motion of the
regular hand machine, the Comfort is operated
by a downward pressure Extremely easy and
simple Of operation it is offered at the low price OF
rs cents.
Observation-Disclosures Dept.-Second floor.
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Miss Harriet Wadsworth, daughter c
Representative Wadsworth, will go abroa
carly in June.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles C. Snow. 1871 OF
street, go tomorrow to their Penobscot cot
tage at South Orrington, Me. for the sum
mer. Mrs. SHOWS mother, Mrs. l.. Il
Lewis, accompanies them.
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Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston will b.
at home this evening at her studio. 1892 '
street.
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Miss Audenred starts tomorrow for a
visit to Mrs. Griggs, wife of the former
Attorney General.