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The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
FriI,y Shoulder Shape.

Among very fashionable people both
here and abroad the boa In all Its
euses has in great degree given
place to the frilly shoulder cape fin
ished with very long scarf ends of
handsome lace. or of accordion-plaited
ret of chiffon tied with velvet bows,
or frightened here and there with
clusters of roses or soft fluffy silk
roppies. Costly models are formed
OF real chantilly lace with the scarf
ends woven in very fine patterns. por-
tions of both the cape rufiies and
scarf ends showing incrustations c.
the choicest silk embroidery in Az
menian. Flemish, Louis XIV. and Other
designs.
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Evidently Used up.

Mrs. Meadowland (early morniEg)-
guess that city gentleman we took
to board for the summer amt much
used to travelin' in the cars. He
must a been all tagged out when he
got here yesterday. though he didn't
say nothin' about it.
Farmer Meadowland-IIo looked
CHEEKY enough.
Mrs. Meadowland-Yes but here it
Is most o'clock, and breakfast all
ready, and he hain't walked up yet.
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An Oxyqenarian.

There is an acquaintance of mine"
remarked the doctor, who gives him
self airs because he was given up to
die thirty years ago and has kept
himself alive till now by taking oxy.
gen.
'Iiow old is he now?" asked the
professor.
"Oyer So"
Ties what you would call an oxy-
genarian, is he?" said the professor.
looking at him vita half-shut eyes.
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HUMOR OF THE DAY
JOKES AND WiTTIciSMS THAT
HAVE PLEASANT FLAVOR.
Youngsters Ingenious Device for
Keeping Baby Quiet-sachelor's
Idea of the Family Sceptor-Her
Reason.
The Bachelors Idea.

"Of course" said the bachelor.
thoughtfully. there can be no such
thing as joint rule in family. Some
one must be the head"
"True, but the scepter passes from
one to another"
''How?"
well, at the beginning of married
life the husband holds 1t; then 1t
gently and unobtrusively passes to the
wife, and he never gets it back again. :"
"She keeps it for ever?"
"Oh, no; the baby gets 1t next"
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THE BETTER HALF.

One of the finest books about the
Irrigated West is The Conquest of
Arid America" 1t is now entirely out
of print, but, fortunately. permission
was given to reprint the best portion
of 1t in Il iifty-page pamphlet, called
"The Better Half of the United States.
Every western man ought to read this
and send 1t to eastern friends. For
copy with other literature about the
sunny San Luis valley, send four cents
In stamps to Zeph. Chas. Felt. 1O2 Bos-
ton building. Denver, Colorado.
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CHAPTER VII,
That Venerable Game of Cross Pur
Doses

That. Venerable Game of Cross-Pur-
poses.
The surprising intelligence that
after all it had been no stranger. but
Constance. whom his arms encircled
when the Paris hotel threatened a sec
ond Charlie Bazaar fire thrilled Merrick
as few things could have done.
"I am deeply grateful that heaven
gave me such privilege. But Con-
stance, you believe me when declare
on my word of honor that never for
a moment suspected this?"
AT any rate. you have placed me
under still heavier obligations. Mark"
"Obligations-I do not fancy that
word, coming from you. 1t sounds us
though the debt could be discharged
by the passing Of money. But please
allow the subject to drop for the pres
ent. Constance"
He had seen the count looking to-
ward them with positive frown upon
his face, and like a dagger thrust it
burst upon poor, jealous Mark that
possibly something besides mere ac-
cident brought the bold African ex-
plorer near her.
I'VE are in pretty plight just now"
she remarked. and he noticed that
she shivered when will we be able
to leave here?'
when help arrives, which we have
sent for. Meanwhile let me go to the
carriage and see if things belonging to
YOU are in the racks or under the
seats"
"You are very kind, Mark"
q "Ah, what would I not do for you,
Constance-it is always a pleasure for
me to be able to assist any lady in
Distress"
Why should, he spoil it all by add
ing that last-it took all the individu-
ality out of his remark.
There are few things I should
hate to lose; but dislike to put you
to so much trouble"
"Trouble!"
He looked at her as though he could
eat her then and there-then sighed
heavily.
unless those worthy royalists made
way with them shall doubtless find
them. Tell me what they are like,
please?"
When she had described the little
handbag that held some of her jew
elry, and a couple Of other small pack
ages, Merrick went away.
"I shall come back presently. ne
said.
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CHAPTER vI.-(Continusd.)
Perhaps the spirit of girlish coquet-
tlsh lcye for admiration had allowed
her to flirt little with another per-
sistent admirer, but heaven knew she
had never dreamed of loving any one
but Mark, to whom she owed her life,
and who had been her hero.
Looking into his face. as the fire
leaped up with the impetus of new
fuel. she could see that he showed
some signs of his recent daring.
You escaped any severe injury
from the fire." she said, her hands
upon his arm. her starry eyes looking
up into his face.
THE fire-the one away back when
the bush was blazing so hotly and we,
you and l, fled for our very lives? No.
you don't mean that. All. perhaps
you've heard about the hotel?"
How carelessly he spoke of 1t.
OF course she felt piqued-but then
he did not know the truth-he had
not seen her face. and how was he to
discover whose plump arms had SO
tightly encircled his neck on that
dreadful night of the confiagration?
That explanation was due him. and
should be no longer delayed.
1t was pleasant to know that it
would come from her lips and not a
strangers.
"yes, l know all about it-how You
helped many to escape and finally car
ried the last one down in your arms"
she said softly.
II wonder if she got through all
ri W n hrnnphf
coat said So" thoughtfully.
"You did not bother inquiring fur
ther.' reproachfully.
There was no time. We were deep
in plans for leaving Paris. Besides, to
tell the truth. hated to have her
thank me as II had done something
heroic. 1t was only small matter"
But, Mark. once you did not object
to hearing me tell how thankful was
for your devotion?"
"Ah!" he replied. quickly. that
was a different matter-from you such
words would come like benedlction.
but it is different from a stranger"
She had been drawing something
from the little reticule at her belt
81 have been wanting to return this
to you"
What Is it,"
"a handkerchief marked with your
name"
why, Constance. where did you get
it?"
"It either fell from your head where
you bound it to keep the flame and
smoke from your eyes. or else dropped
from the pocket of your coat. They
thought. of course. it blonged to me-"
ITO you!" and he started. as II given
an electric shock-to you! Good Hea-
vens. was 1t you?"
She cast down her eyes and nodded.
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The skin and tho Graft.

Truly" says the patient who is be-
ing skin-grafted, surgical science is
wonderful thing"
1T is" says the friend who Is help
ing out with the required skin. First
they skin me and then they graft you;
but after you get well and they send
in the bill you'll find that you've been
skinned for their graft."-Judge.
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His Private View.

Wederly-Here's an item about n
man who kept his bank account In
his wife's name.
Mrs. Wederly-That's as it should
be. All men are not fools.
Wederly-Of course not, my dear.
There are still few old bachelors
left.
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ITO be continued.)
PRICED GLASS RING RECOVERED D
Lieut.. Aistaetter's West Point Emblem
Was Stolen by FiIIpinos.

Lieut.. Aistaetter's West Point Emblem
Was stolen by FiIipinos.
Lieut.. Fred Alstaetter. now on
duty at Fort Leavenworth, had an un-
usual experience while in the Philip
pines" said Percy H. Longley of To-
peka, Kan. "Alstaetter was taken
prisoner by the Filipinos soon after
the war broke out over there. He was
pretty well treated. but was closely
watched. His possessions. including
his class ring, a memento of his life at
West Point were taken away from
him. The cadet, and later the officer.
always prizes his ring highly, and it is
traditional that he must never allow it
to 60 out of his possession, except
when he lends it to his sweetheart or
his wife.
"Alstaetter was kept prisoner for
several months and finally was ex-
changed. His possessions, in the
meantime. had apparently disappeared
Last fall negro who had deserted
from the American army was captured
with bunch of Filipinos. When he
was brought into camp heavy gold
ring, with huge setting and coat of
arms, was found on his finger, which
had to be cut off before the ring could
be removed. 1t happened that young
officer recognized the ring as Alstaet-
ters, who, in the meantime, had come
back to this country.
when Gen. Funston started back.
the ring was given him to deliver to
it's owner. When Funston was taken
sick on the coast says the Washing
ton Post, "he turned it over to another
officer who was coming to Kansas, and
few days ago 81 was placed in Al
staetter's hands.
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When You Put 1t That Way.

Argumentative oarson-It seems to
me this theory of the Immortality of
the soul is based merely on selfish
hope. 1t has no philosophical basis.
Can you see any reason why |. for in
stance, should be perpetuated in an
other state OF existence?
Conciliatory Person-No. | confess
/ cant.
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Knew II Was a Fraud.

He (doubtfully)-There a-little
freckle on your cheek. don't you know.
II have heard .ha. freckles can be
removed by kissing.
She-Oh that is fraud. Cousin
Tom and l have been experimenting
on that all summer.
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Careless Girl.

such carelessness is little short of
criminal" Numbered DIR. Price-Price.
argrily.
"Oh, DOCTOR" sobbed Mrs. Sassiety.
Lieder's nurse girl. do you blame me
for the baby's illness?'
Most assuredly. You should know
better than to leave 1t alone in the
care of its mother even for n mo.
ment"
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Plausible Supposition.

isn't 1t awful how thin Mr.. Hen
peck is now?" remarked Mrs. Gabble
to her husband. And he used to be
so stout"
Perhaps" chimed in little Willie.
remembering his trouble with his BIZ
cycle tires-''perhaps his wife forgets
to blow HIM up regular. like you said
she used to-"
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Nothinu to Live For.

Mrs. Benham-The paper tells of
bad accident
Benham-What kind of an accident?
Mrs. Benham-A womans dress
took fire and was ruined and the WON.
an was so badly burned that she will
not recover.
Benham-I don't suppose she wants
to recover II her dress is ruined.
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A Catastrophe.

a prim maiden lady of Gloucester
Met a bull which ran after and touces-
ter;
Though she landed all right,
She was near dead with fright
And the shock to her feelings 1t cou-
cester.
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Recrimination.

"Do you suppose that 1t was crab
apple?" asked Eve as they were dis
cussing the unfortunate contre temps.
NO" sneered Adam, with pointed
glare, st was lobster applet"
Cutting little Abel. he passed out
into the night. while Eve wept bitter
ly. realizing that slang was now to be
added to her other troubles.
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His svmpatbetie Nature.

well. I'm glad this rag-time music
is getting out of date" remarked the
business man. I'm sure it gave me
indigestion
Nonsense"
Fact. The orchestra at the res
tau'rant where take my lunch always
played 1t, and | couldn't help keeping
time with my jaws"
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Sensible Resolution.

What" asked the dreamer, would
you do if you could be a king for a
day?'
.I?" answered the practical man:
I'D borrow enough money to live on
for the rest of my life"
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Cane VS.. Be ct.

"Why do you call him Cnin?" In
quired Adam.
Because the little darling can't be
beat" replied Eve. with feminine
logic.
Thus was the Sugar Controversy
started in Paradise: the young mans
subsequent career leaving 1t an open
question.
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The Small Brother,

~ heard him call you 'Duckie." an
nounced the small brother.
We'll what of it?" demanded his
sister defantly.
"Oh. nothin' much" answered the
small brother. II was only thinkin'
raybe it's because OF the way you
walk, but it amt very nice of him"
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Couldn't Go Too Soon.

Fond Mother listening to baby's
cries): What a sweet-toned voice she
has. dear. She'll be a splendid singer.
We must send her to Italy and have
her voice cultivated"
Husband Grritably. from behind the
evening paper): Send her now
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mo Johnny" said the father. as they
sat at dinner, 'you can't have a second
piece of pie. One is enough for YOU.
There it's again." rejoined the little fel-
low. "You are always sayin | must
learn to eat pie with fork. an then you
won't gimme a chance to practice"
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Positive Proof.

Judgc-What proof have we that
this man is absent-minded? Attorney
Why. he actually stopped his auto
mobile at watering fountain.
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Perhaps Meant Tor Sarcasm.

Yes" said the head of the firm,
Miss Addie is good bookkeeper. but
she makes some queer mistakes.
What, for instance?" asked the ST.
lent partner.
Well. she enters our messenger
boys wages under the head of run
ming expenses.
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His Blundcr.

SAY" she cried suddenly. as the
bashful young man backed into the
nearest chair you must think you're
a bird
beg pardon" he stammered. 81
don't understand what"
You're on my hiatt" she shrieked.
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And the Joke Was Ruined.

The facetious boarder had the train
all laid for killing joke.
Its a wonder" he said. that you
aidnt serve up this duck feathers and
ALL"
The next time" said the landlady
with marked emphasis. "I'll serve her
uD bill anu all"
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Ten to one it was woman who first
noticed that the Kings crown was NOT
on straight.
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O>crcrowded Already.

She's just crazy to go on the
stage"
Then she'd better not. What the
stage needs most is sane actors
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INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep Do
fance Starch This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only IL OF. In a package. which they
won't be able to sell first. because De-
fance contains l6 OF for the same money.
Do you want l6 or instead OF u o.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
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Pernin Shorthand Learned Thoroughly

Six to ii weeks, $50. Positions Sc
cured. The Royal College, Denver.
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Justice (refusing to marry couple
because the man is drunk)-Are you
not ashamed to marry man in such
q state?
Iady-But he won't come here
when he's sober
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What are you making that terri
BILE noise for?"
I'm keeping baby quiet"
where's the baby?"
Under the tin"
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Even whole-souled people are happiest
when they are well heeled.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20

Spiritual forces cannot be set down
in figures.
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LITTLE MISS MILLIONS
OR,
THE WITCH OF MONTE CARLO.
! ROMANCE OF THE RIVIERA.
By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE,
Author OF "Nt.s Pauline, Of Neio York" "Ih.
Spider's Ueb," Nice Caprice" etc. etc.
CHATTER vI.-(ContInued.)

Copyright, 1900, Street and Smith. New York
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20

mating. as usual.
Monte Carlo, it is claimed, is the
open volcano crater through which
the seething. boiling lava of human
cupidity and avarice finds its outlet
once dam this up and the molten mass
will burst out savagely in half a dozen
places.
wretched though the results are.
it seems to be necessity in the eyes
of surrounding nations.
At any rate not step is taken to-
ward crushing the hydra-headed mon
ster.
Perhaps Jones was fated to be the
man who would deal the dragon to his
death blow-Jones, who carried upon
his person the remarkable system
whereby persistent player must al
ways win three times out of four, and
that will break any bank.
Down upon the silvery strand. en-
joying a cigar and admiring the pic
turesque scene. our two friends stroll
ed in the evening.
Jones talked of the count and his
ally.
Would Villebois now give up his
mad desire to secure possession of the
packet which promised untold riches
to its owner.
Did his well-known record as trav-
eler give any reason to believe that he
ever gave up any object upon which
his heart was really set?
Jones reached this conclusion. but
gave no indication Of alarm-Se had
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE. $14o0-Lot 1O0x14O; broom cottage, in Jonesvile near car line. $350-Lot 5Ox19O. Sth avenue, near Walker street. 925 acres splendid farm land in miles of railroad station; we'll watered fine stock farm. S4 50 per front foot-Lot in Jonesville. 200 feet deep, blocks of the public school, 2 blocks of car line. SIP per foot on 18th street and East 14th street, Wares Grove. $lOoO-5-room house with spring and about one acre of land, 1000 feet of car line.
 FOR RENT. 3-room house, Powderly, $500. 3-room house, Cleveland, s750 4 new 4-room cottages at West Highlands station; cheap; large lot and hydrant water.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN, Phone 465. 1S261k Third Avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
ROOMS FOR RENT.

ROOM FOR RENT-Professiona or busi- ness man can secure large, pleasant
 cool room, with delightful outlook, in private home on South Highlands; house new and modern, with every improve ment, including electric lights, tcle- phone, etc.; near cars. Address Abso- lute Cleanliness care Age-Herald.
 ROOM FOR RENT-Elegantly furnished front room, with all modern convent ences Terms reasonable. 2l11 7th avenue. TO RENT-One or two nicely furnished rooms near South Highlands, to young men: delightful for the summer; rescr- ences required. Address Ross Age Herald. S-H-2t-fri-su
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

$40 MONTHLY on $l00 investment; abso- lutely reliable; payments made each week; send for free booklet giving posi- tive facts. Henshall Bronner, S20 Broad way. N Y.
 A SMALL INVESTMENT made through us will pay you a cash weekly income, greater every week than a whole year's s interest on the same amount in bank. Will commence to earn this at once and continue to do so until you withdraw your money, No gambling scheme CT specula tion but by means of a legiti- mate licensed business. Address E. J. Arnold & Co.,, 9th and Pine Streets, St. Louis, Mo. 2-2-tf-sun BUY GOLD NUGGET STOCK-o5c per share; pays dividend 100 per cent next fall. Nome Gold Nugget Placer Mining Company go Broadway, New York.
The age-herald., 1902-03-23
FOR SALE.

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 $12.50O-Half interest 3-story bricks Nos. 3O5-7 North 20th street. s15,0Oo-Well improved South goth street corner. $16, ,0O0-200x190 facing park and paving over per cent. $20, 0,000-Northside, First avenue, near 20th street; 140 feet deep.
 FOR LENT. $40-10l9 South 17th street; rooms. $35-1S0S Avenue J; ' rooms We sell, rent, insure property and ne- gotiate loans.
 R. MCCONNELL 6 co. Bell phone 46. 220 Fist St.
 ENTIRE CHANGE-READ IT. $4200-5th avenue; 4 houses; 5Ox190; pays $500. $5250-North 18th street, near Park avenue $l000-Lot Avenue A, near 23d street SS15O-35 feet 1st avenne, near Fist street. $30O0-Second avenue near 17th street. $2500-Residen 2d avenue near 9th St.. s200o-100-foot lot, 2d avenue. corner. $5250-R Residence Sth avenue, between 2oth and 21st streets; 50x240. S6500-Ifighland avenue residence; 50x250. S2600-7O-foot lot, Avenue J. S30 PER FOOT-5Ox190; Belt Line. $9500-3-story brick store; 9th avenue $15, 0O0-3d avenue, between 20th and Fist streets. $25, 000-Brick building, 20th street. S21. .000-Store, 2d avenue near 18th street. $20, 0,0O0-4th avenue, near Hillman Hotel. sl5, 5,0O0-Brick store. Morris avenue. $2500-E and 26th street, new residence. $45o0-Residence. G, near 20th street. $3oc0-Highland avenue and 29th street, 100xl90. s30o0-Highland avenue and 30th street. 120-foot front. $17O0-24th street, near H; rents for $a52 $5oo0-Handsome Highland avenue lot. ENTIRE BLOCK, Avenue B, railroad front; Sd avenue and 25th street; i'm proved; 100x14O; call for price.
 w. B. LEEDY & co.
 No. 112 N. Fist Street Bell and Peoples Phone. No. 42.
 TWO BARGAINS An investor can double his money in six months on either of these: One of the swelest 100-foot lots or High land avenue, $25OO. 1S0 Acres of good land, with 5000 worth of improvements. within BE miles of union depot, $45O0.
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