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Brother Dickey says. 81 makes no doubt
hut what deys n few politicians in hea-
ven-but dey amt maxim stump
speeches ter de angels"
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You seem to be in hurry to marry
Choliy" Yes: I'm afraid he'll change
his mind" II shouldn't object to that II
i were going to marry him."
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Builhead scent cigar. II you have
smoked one you know how good they
are. IL you have not. try one.
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Teacher-Johnnie. what do they dig in
the mountains?
Johnnie-Ore.
Johnnie (hesitatinglyl-Make metal
Teacher-What Is Ores and Metals?
Johnnie ttriumphantly)-Why.t that's the
leading mining paper of the West. 1t
only costs 81 a year. and papa says it's
the best one printed.
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You can't always tell from the way.
girls lips act whether she wants to kiss
You or wants you to kiss her.
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All creameries use butter color.
Why not do as they do--use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
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Knippe-Does your wife keep ilghe
burning for you when you are out late at
night? Tucque-Oh. yes! And language,
too.
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Try me just once and am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
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did you go to see the football game?'
Yes. but didn't stay to attend the IN
quest"
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There IL n good r,t Of similarity be-
tween a lazy man and his theories. They
won't work.
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All men make mistakes. but what thS
typewriter girl does is write.
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II must be a terrible strain on the beef
trust to have to water its stock and Its
cattle, too.
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To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund IN oney II it fails to cure. DC
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II smoking interferes with your work.
quit worxing'-and smoke Bakers
Bullhead-S-cent cigar.
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rs because Of their true merit that
40 many smokers prefer Bakers Bull
knaA scent cagar.
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NOT A FISH STORY.
Bakers Bullhead cigar as as good &c
smoke as you can find.
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Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teethng, softcns the gums reduces n
aa:umstion asys pain cures wind coiic &c eoesse'
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Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
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Mild" Well. I should say so-Bax-
ter's Bullhead &C cigar. Smoke many
as you like: they won't hurt you
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THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT
will use no other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal In Quantity or Quail
ity--l6 OF. for 10 cents. Other brands
contain emily u OF.
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It's wonderful how easy 1t Is for a
small man to swallow his anger when
the other fellow happens to be a heavy
weight.
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When a wicked married man dies he
may get out of the frying pan into the
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
OLD JOE. the NIGHT wATcHMAN

OLD JOE. TIE NIGHT WATCHMAN
(From the Pail Mall Gazette. London.)
How often on returning home late
on n dreary winters night has our
sympathy gone out 20 the poor old
night-watchman as he sat huddled up
over his cage fire. overlooking the ex-
cavations which our city council ia
their wisdom or otherwise, allow the
different water companies TO make 80
frequently in our congested streets.
in all weathers and under all climatic
conditions. the poor old night-watch-
man Is Obliged 10 keep watch over the
companies property. and 10 see that
the red lights are kept burning. What
life. TO be sure; what priyations and
hardships; no wonder they have aches
and pains. which nothing but St ia.
cob's Oil can alleviate.
"old Joe" is In the employ OF tho
Lambeth Water Works. and is we'll
and favorably known. He has been a
night-watchman for many years. IN
the course OF which he has undergone
many experiences. What with wet and
cold. he contracted rheumatism and sci
atioa. which fairly doubled him up. and
Il began TO look a serious matter for old
Joe whether he would much longer be
able TO perform his duties. on which
his good wife and himself depended
for a livelihood: but as II happened. a
passerby, who had for some nights no.
ticed Old Joo's painful condition. pre-
sentcd him with a bottle OF ST. Jacobs
OIL, and told him To use IL. Old Joe
followed the advice given; he crawled
home the next morning and bade his
wife rub his aching back with the St
Jacobs Oil "A gentleman gave him"
and undoubtedly his wife did rub. for
when old Joe went on duty at night he
met his friend and benefactor. TO
whom he remarked Them Oils you
gave me. Guy'nor did give me doing;
they was like pins and needles for a
time. but look at me now" and old
Joe began to run and Jump about like n
young colt. All pain. stiffness and
soreness had gone; no had been tell
ing everybody he met what St Jacobs
OIL had done for him. Old Joe says
now he has but one ambition in life.
and that is 10 always 10 be able TO
keep n bottle OF ST Jacobs OH BY him
for he says there 10 nothing like II in
the world.
81. Jacobs OH serves the rich and
the poor. high and low the same way.
IL has conquered pain for fifty years.
and Il will do the same 20 the end OF
time. II has no equal. consequently
no competitor: II has many cheap imi-
tations. but simple facts like the above
tell an honest tale with which noth-
Ing on earth can compete.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31

Evidently something was working
wretchedly. and the wheels of prog
ress needed oillng.
Again he was fnin 10 cast the bur
den upon the shoulders OF Hoffman.
never once dreaming that jealousy
could have entered into the matter
AZ all
After sAunterlng about for some
time. Paul found n seat where he could
feast his eyes upon the charming fea-
lures OF his inamorita. though utterly
without her knowledge.
And. as ne sat there, slipping from
his mug. and indulging in such de-
lightful dreams as young lover 10
apt TO have float through his mind,
Paul suddenly became conscious OF the
fact that Hildegarde and her escort.
the madam, were objects of intense
interest 10 others as well as himself.
and the party who seemed to be so
deeply interested in Hildegarde was no
young gallant but a woman.
How like a hawk she surveyed the
girl. At times. such was her eagerncss
that she even leaned forward as
though breathless and once Paul saw
her hand steal TO her bosom as though
IN search OF weapon.
Who was she!
Why should she spy upon Hildegnrde
with such eagerness. when her actions
reminded Paul OF a tigress about 10
spring?
What was there familiar about that
lissome figure? while the quick. supple
motions seemed TO haunt him az with
a faint recollection OF forgotten past?
Pauls curiosity oyercame his pru-
dence. and he resolved upon a bold
move 10 discover the truth.
He held whispered consultation
with one OF the walters and couple
OF coins changed hands. And present
ly the fellow came in sight. moving
past the veiled lady. bearing his hands
full OF empty beer mugs and breakers.
II might have been sheer accident.
since no design was apparent on the
surface. but the waiter certainly man
aged TO catch the offending veil upon
a pin or button. and for n brief inter
val. her face was plainly revealed un-
der the garish lights of the garden.
Paurs breath failed him. and. while
the audience cheered the conclusion
OF a patriotic air, he sat and stared
and gripped the table in front OF him.
for he had seen "A spectre OF his dead
past arise.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31

New York letter carriers have pur-
chased small electric lights to enable
them 10 read the addresses on letters
and packages during the evening. They
find that the electric light helps them
materially and Is easily carried. The
light consists OF black cylinder. about
a foot long. containing a dry battery.
The cylinder Is deposited In the car
rier's pouch. and two copper wires are
run from the battery TO the lapel OF
the carriers coat. A reflector and n
two-candle power light are fastened TO
the end OF the wire and the carrier by
pressing button in his pocket. can
operate the light
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
4. nInh.t.. CnrnhIn.

Halo. Ind. Jan. 27th.--ln answer.
Mrs. l.. c. Bowers OF this place has
this TO say:
Il had Kidney Trouble which. neg.
leoted. finally ran into Diabetes: my
teeth all got loose and part OF them
came out: passed from one and a
half 20 two gallons OF water In twenty
sour hours. and such burning sensa-
tion attended II that | could hardly
bear IL. lost forty pounds in flesh
and was very much discouraged.
Two doctors treated me and took
every Kidney Medicine could hear Of.
but got no relief whatever from any.
thing till began 10 use Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills.
Seven boxes OF this remedy drove
away every symptom | have men.
toned"
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
No Carpet Beating In New York.

The health board has sent out or
dcrs 10 all citizens OF this and other
boroughs that no rugs shall be beat
en- In the yard or on the roof. The
reason therefor is that germs and mi-
crobes are set loose In the operation
of beating. much TO the detriment Of
the general health. There are vacant
lots ia the city. wherein rugs aud car
pets may be beaten until they weep
Il must be far more detrimental 10 ths
general health to beat them In vacant
lots than on the housetops. for on tho
housetops there Is chance for the
wind to carry on the germs and drop
them into the sea-New York Presa.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
lnAPTER VIII.
Paul Makes a Bold Move

Paul Makes "A Bold Move.
What Paul had TO say was OF too
great Importance TO be dealt with In
SO public place as "A concert garden.
He had waiter years Surely n few
hours more or less could not matter
much.
II must see you tomorrow. when We
can nave a long talk and full ex-
PLANTATION. All the dreadful mysteries
OF the past must be explained. Until
then. say nothing TO any one about
me-"
The young girl looked disappointed.
Tomorrow IN a long way of. and
have waited years To see siga: but
II shall be as you say, brother. You
will tell me all, you promise. and take
away the dreadful mystery that las
haunted my whole lIfe?"
Il promise you faithfully. though
the truth may pain just as severely "a
the uncertainty does now" he an
swered. soberly.
Anything Is better than madden
ing doubt. came the quick reply.
~ NNAl ENA uoNu Win anu
during intervals I'm the music. they
chatted about things In general
though II was hard TO refrain from
touching upon the subject that was up
pc most In his heart
Then Karl hove In sight.
Paul turned his regards upon his
sister. and when he detected the sud
den blush that mounted 10 her temples
as her eyes fell upon the student. he
sighed with relief. and muttered
II Is well. They love. and love for
gives much"
When Karl had Joined them, which
he eagerly did. Rhlnelandcr took an
early opportunity 20 bid them good.
night
lie did this not simply because ne
wished 20 give his friend the whole
field. but a desire TO be alone with his
thoughts had come upon him.
In the course OF his wanderings
through the garden. he came almost
face 90 face with Hildegarde. and the
astonishing manner In which his heart
Jumped az sight Of her rather dlscon-
certed him.
His satisfaction was extremely short
lived. however. for the pretty German
,aid almost froze him with the cold
return she gave his salute.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
AT Swords Points:
a SOLDIER OF THE RHINE.
Copyright by a

knew that II he saved that hat he
would endear himself 20 the matron's
heart.
lie recognized the distinct favor of
Providence. since all he had 10 do was
10 open his arms wide. aud gently
enclose the fugitive headgear as II
calmly settled against his heart
Another minute and he was bowling
with the grace OF n Chesterfield before
the Waldeck
Madam. allow me TO return your
beautiful hat" he said seriously.
That clnched matters. Here Was a
man who at least appreciated a thing
OF beauty and Joy forever in the mil
linery line when he saw II. and. with
such rare attributes, he must be far
above the ordinary run OF his sex.
So she smiled sweetly and thanked
him gushingly while replacing the
marvellous combination OF straw and
ribbonE or her head.
When this had been accomplished.
and sho turned 20 look for the courte-
ous young man. she found 10 her in
tense surprise that he and Beatrix
were standing a little distance away
engaged In the most animated OF con-
yersations.
II had not been so difficult 10 ac-
compush after all. this bringing her
10 his side.
A look dtd Il.
Tho young girls eyes were glued
upon his face, while red and white
chased across cheeks and brows. and
into her eyes crept a startled look. as
though memory were struggling TO
solve grea, mysteries that had puzzled
her often OF late.
Thrilled by the emotion that welled
mp in his heart he bent down and said:
"Beatrix-sisterl
Then she knew him. and leaving
her seat, came TO his side and put a
hand ON his arm. looking up into his
face as she said:
"Oh! now know you are Paul-my
own brother. am so glad. so glad!"
10 was undoubtedly miserable
freak OF fortune that caused Hide
hdaA' ~ lsAFn ~ Just ~ lulo lhhNtuiNs
in company with her aunt. and the
sight OF Paul standing there. holding
another by the hands and bending
down to look into her face so eagerly
gave her a shock from which she
would not soon recover
This Is a world OF purposes, OF
comedies and mistaken motives. Soon
er or later. we all feel the wretched re-
suit OF being Judged from outward APP
pearanccs.
And Paul was fatcd 60 suffer I'm the
same old way. when word OF eX-
planation would have altered the com
plexlon o. things.
You remember me, them" Nc
asked. You have not forgotten how
happy we once were. although you
were such little thiag?"
Il remember. Paul. The other night
your face startled me. and have been
thinking so much. trying TO rocollect.
But whore have you been? Why have
| not seen YOU? IL Is all so very
strange she said eagerly.
And then Paul grOaned. knowing
that this sweet girl was In almost ut
ter ignorance OF the fatal truth which
be must tell her
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
TOLD ON MILWAUKEE,.
social Process of Getting Acquainted In
That city illustrated.

THAT city Illustrated.
The teacher OF an intermediate grade
in a Milwaukee school the other day
was showing on" her pupils before a
number OF visitors.
The spelling class was on the noor
and one small. red-headed boy was
given the word introduction"
lie paused. twisted his lips. stared
and then. In a fGltering way. spelled II
correctly. and then seemed rather sur
prised that he had done II.
do YOU know what the word
means?" asked the teacher.
Mn"
"What2 You don't know what In
PRODUCTION means? Well. now. I'll ex-
plain II 10 you. Does your mother ever
have eAllers?"
"Yesm."
We'll, now. suppose that two women
came 10 call on your mother. Your
mother knows one OF the women, but
doesn't know the other. She has never
seen the woman and doesn't even know
her name. Now, how would she be-
come acquainted with this woman and
find out her name?"
Shed send me out for a can OF
beer"
AS that was the correct answer. says
the New York Tribune. the teacher had
nothing further 20 say.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
Rubber Forests of Venezuela.

Along the River orinoco the caog,-
ehouc. or rubber trees are scattered
about In families. In forests composed
OF many other valuable woods. The
men engaged In the collection OF raw
rubber make entrances into the thick
forest on the banks OF the stream and
then open tracks penetrating the leafy
wilderness They find from 100 to 200
rubber trees along the course OF each
OF these tracks. although the distance
seldom exceeds two-thirds OF a mile
The milk. which is white when II issues
from the tree. is coagulated with
smoke into dark balls. weighing about
a. pounds apiece. Recently the plant
ing OF rubber trees has become con-
siderable industry in Venezuela.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31

There Is a good story going the
rounds on one OF the main officers OF
the Illinois. the big battle ship which
steamed up the Mississippi TO test the
New Orleans dry dock. Congressman
Adolph Meyer. who made such a val
liant fight for the establishment Of the
dock at New Orleans. had gone over TO
inspect the big steamer that was 90
make the test lie was met In the
most cordial way imaginable by the
officers. Gen. Meyer remarked that he
would leave for Washington shortly.
II beg you. general. to remember me
TO the boys IN Washington. said one
OF the officers with a polite bow. Yes,
said Gen. Meyer. II will call on the
secretary Of the navy as soon as |
reach Washington. and" No
excuse me-general-of course
-" stammcred the officer with evil
dent embarrassment. and there was a
litter I'm the little group. but the OFF,
Ger finally managed to say that he did
not include the secretary OF the navy
when he referred to the boys az Wash
ington. The incident passed pleasant
ly. there was n jolly laugh and the
congressman passed out OF the group.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
CHAPTER VII.
What Hldegardc Saw.

w IaA y Al--NNkaAA' soNs
For several days after his visit Paul
mopcd more or less. By degrees.
however. he conquered his gloomy
spirit. and arose out OF the quagmire.
Other things were crowding fast
upon past events-the talk OF the uni
vcrsity had turned upon the prospect
OF sudden war between France and
Germany and the whole country had
assumed a condition OF suspense while
awaiting the action Of Louis Napoleon.
In every town and hamlet OF the
Fatherland. together with the prov
ready TO cast their lot with Prussia.
quiet but determined action was being
taken TO gather the reserves. and ey-
cry man was waiting for the word TO
move.
Battle hymns were popular in Baden
In those days OF uncertainty. as well as
in the provinces further removed from
the border: and many times "hoch"
greeted the Watch on the Rhine. 8"
which stirred the pulses OF those who
listened. as little else could do.
As Paul sat one night In a concert
garden his eyes by accident fell once
more upon the face OF the girl he had
come TO Germany TO see-hls sister
As before. Beatrix was In the company
of the middle-aEed madam. but Hon.
man did not appear to be in sight
2aufs resolution was taken.
Tie must learn whether Beatrix re
membered she ever had a brother
The more he considered the matter.
the greater he was mystihed. and the
stronger grew his resolution TO dis
cover the whole truth
Once again fortune stepped into aid
him. IL was only a gust OF wind:
nothing particular In It's way. and yet
serving TO play the game directly into
the young mans hands.
For this same frolicsome wind.
stealing up behind the stout matron.
nll unawares snatched on the wonder
ful conco>a.on OF straw hat. covered
with ribbons anc gewgaws. that she
wore. and sent II hying into the air
Rhinelander saw his chance, and
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
CHAPTER ~.
Countess Aimee.


The lady had once again covered
her face with the veil. showing some
annoyance at the apparent accident.
and paying little heed 20 the clumsy
walters profuse apologies
Paul had really gotten the worth OF
his money Indeed. what he discov-
cred was more than he had barga.ned
for. n one could Judge from the frown
upon his brow and the expression OF
surprise. mingled with disgust that
swept over his countenance.
"Phew, what can this mean7 Why
Is Aimee. the Countess. In Heidelberg?
Somehow | fear complications. She
appears to have some reason for hat
ing Hildegardc-it cant be because
love the Eirl?'
And. while he crouched there In his
chair, he saw again the peculiar cir
cumstances under which he had been
thrown into the society OF this dash
ing young French widow, whose black
eyes were eloquent with the ardor OF
emotions.
IL was In Paris. and the conditions.
while not far removed from the ludi-
crous. seemed 10 make him her debtor
to a degree.
Perhaps Il was hardly wise for Paul
20 frequent the salon OF the countess
so often. especially when he discov.
cred that she seemed 10 show "A de-
cided preference 10 his company.
He aroused himself at length and
hastily quilted Paris without seeing
her ngain.
That was months ago.
(ro be continued.)
The Yale expositor., 1902-01-31
onArTEn yI.-tcentInued.l

CHAPTER NL-(Conttnued.l
"Ohh as you please. You will always
find me cheerfully open for engage
mont. though noNt time the result may
he something more serious TO you than
"a mere saber slash.
His careless. almost nippant tone.
grated ON the nerves Of the yanquished.
Yes. next time Il will be 10 the
DEATH" he growled.
And Rhinelnndor. looking him
squarely in the eyes, replied slowly:
You are right. Herr Hoffman. this
big world Is far too small TO contain
both you and l. One OF us must leave
~. You know where | am TO be found.
a speedy recovery. then. To your
wound Ladies. goodnight
IL was most singular and unlocked
Then nc left them.
for termination 10 his visit lie had
never once anticipated such mlser-
able contrctemps when laying out his
plans.
In surveying the wreck of HIS hopes
the only satisfaction be could find ay
in the fact that he had managed to
bear himself with fair amount OF dig
nifty in the painful premises.
And Hoffman must have correspond
ingly lowered himself In the estimation
OF the ladies.
After all, what did II matter?
Hildegardc could be nothing TO him
II she were In any way related TO that
family whose very name haunted him
as n synonym Of all that was evil
He groaned 10 realize Il. yet surely IL
would be an insult to his fathers
sacred memory II he condoned the sin
OF the past by marrying one OF that
hated family
The young American might not
know H. but he left sore heart be-
hind him when he quilted the stage OF
the worthy fTaulein.
Ilildcgarde had been building her
chateaux d'Espagne. too. Even the
strict German rules OF etiquette gov
erning the actions OF young. unmar-
ried females cannot prevent warm
hearted girl from indulging in sweet
day dreams. and the attachment had
really been az strong on her part aG on
his
The fact that Paul had turned out to
be the rival OF her cousin Conrad In
the fate'ul duel that brought disaster
10 the proud young Pruss!an was no;
an element In the game that gave her
pain.
Indeed. perhaps she could be secretly
pleaFcd 10 know that after all hig
boastful reign Hoffman had at length
met a master from over the sea. and
that the victor. whose name must be
ON the lips Of every student IN Heidel-
berg was none other than he whose
image had already hcea engraven on
her gentle heart.
But there was something more. lie
had spoken OF a sacred bond existing
between himself and the girl whom
Conrad cnosc 10 consider had been in
suited by starc-had even declared he
would sooner cut his right hand OF
the hand that had 30 deXtrously WELD
ed the blade that downed Conrad. rath-
or than offend her. That could mean
only one thing lie loved her, this un-
known.
And Hilderarde realized that such
condition OF affairs brought unutter-
able bleakness and woe TO her. for try
as she might she could not drive his
tunuua f-grt Iar hanrf