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BUSINESS CHANCES.

500 an buy an established dry goods. notions
and hosiery store. low rent; m good business
loc1tloa- Aedress Bon %. this Office 81
I LOTS FREEZE particulars address ALLAN
nc COAsI, Box 2i3, tbs cihce- MS
I FOR SALE-Furuiture and goodwill Of eight
room roomlng house, central and paying weil;
no reasonable ofer refused on account oi hay
ing 70 leave city. Apply az 6eO G ST. n-g-.
between ] and p m. m35-7
FOR SALE-A butter and egg route. good
reason for selling Address Boa a. this ofhce.
mZ53
TOR SALE-Dulg store in northwest; q so;
500 down and balance monthly payments;
splendid chance. owner in other business; sac
rihce- BOX al, this ofHce- ezs-3
GREAT Opportunity, confectionery store for
sal+; splendid locality; proprietor viii seli
at saCrifce price as he viii engage IN other
business; nne business for ice cream and soda
water in season Call between % 10 p. m.
s0l Past Capitol ST. cas-
ADMINISTRATOR SALE Of centrally located
grocery. confectionery and notion store; al
new stock: five living rooms; paws all rent.
must be sold this week. $500 Address BOX
222. this Once NETS
FOR SALE-Grocery. Northxest. clearing $50
month. al invoice; rare chance NEW YORK
81 SlNEsS BROKERS. Ell r -. mis-
FOR SALE-Choice Of several weIl-payins lunch
rooms IRON $3.50 10 SI.00o. NEW YORK BTSI-
NESS BROKERS. OF st. meas
FOR sALE-Ciss- store. daily sales sl5; make
oher. sicEness NEh YORK BUSINESS BROK-
Frs. Gll Sc. Mag
CAPITALISTS-Are you interested in good
things Only $500 required Model on eN-
hibsti0n- NEW YORK BUSINESS BROkERS,
OH 81 Hzi1S
FOR sALE-Smau confectionery. near school;
owner leaving city. DUNLAP. so , ST.
~
IF VOC WAST z paying business see Us about
an old-established grocery store DUNLAP. 30
Fst mss
FOR sALE-Bcst paying little cigar store in
city. az invoice DUNLAP, 9o5 81 m23-s
FOR SALE-Old-ostabiished printing business;
must be sold; good location. cheap rent CAP
IFAL BUSINESS EXCHANGE, Atlantic Build
ing m23-S
FOR SALE-OId established wood and coal
yard: small store; selling because retiring from
business Appiy 20 Room II. AZ Louisiana
ave NV e2z-e
BOARDING HOUSE keepers and others in
position 10 influence parties 20 invest IN
high-class local investment, sold on easy pay
meut tslOO or more cash. balance nIonthlvl
wiz ind ii profitable 70 address for ful, par
tieulars BANKER. Box IS, this ctice. noz2-l5r
J. DRUKKER. corner I2th and Pa. sve.. up
stairs leash or Credit. invites you 20 cail and
see his Christmas stock u gold and gold 6lied
watches (ladie-' and gents. Diamond rims
scarf pins. sleeve links. ear screws. chatelaine
bags. gold and COLO filled chains tladiss' and
gent's). Lockeis diamond and plain aid q fun
line % other Irwelry % onc-haf the price YOU
pay al the larger stores Even thing sold guar
anteed. -olgi2t
FOR HIRE-Horses, buggies and wagons. very
cheap Special yates for drumming and bust
hess purposes. Also room FOR SIX boar5ers %
SIS a month SOUTHWEST BOARDING
STABLES, 2I2 eth ST. sw Halg-7
TRUTH About WATCHES and mainsprings.
zoe. BROWNE COL 81 NV. u2-tf
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wANTED-oFFIcE ROOMS.

WANTED-Ofhoe room for dentist in business
or resident part Of the northwest: state
price Address BOX 20. this ONCE el
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FOR RENT-FLATS.
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

FOR RENTS X ST ne. Groom brick; mod
ern improvements: in good order At $40
month Key at GA X 81. ne. h. ". TUCKER
& BROS. 100 + ST. ne. eI7-SO
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LOAN COMPANIES.
CASH 10 LOAN
PRIVATE LOANS

security. simply y0ur promise 70 pay. OV1z
new plan enables everyUns 20 secure ready cash
a. once without Inconvenience or delay. Our
methCs OF Conducting 4 loan business = basea
IA the word ~Cenfocnce" more Lhan on Sc
curiry-' lou have cur cOnhdenue; we have your
confdeCce- You need money: ". have money
We dent reed. When you fail 20 ge- accom-
modated elsewhere. cssi on Us AID you viii not
De disappointed. II sou have : loan now e
viii noi prevent you g7oun securing fUTtncr &C.
cournodAJion from the old reliable
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.,
Coz F ST II. ".
'Phone. ESst 200 Corner Sixth q.
iu21-tf
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PERSONALS.

WORKINGMEN should know that its going to
be ''cold as See soon and he best way 10
overcome that Is 20 call on Us for one ii our
warm tailor-made wooden overcoats and suits
Of clothes tonly slightly uscd) al figures that
would be appreciated by any man that works
Tor living One price 10 all Marked IN plain
figures JISfH'S CID STAND. Go ID. e2s-7
ROOFS painted. SC per 100 square feet: re-
pairing free; 5 year guarantee BOX 80. this
ONCE. e2L2
PROF. |. NJ. NORRIS, MEDIUM.
Able exponent Of True Spiritualism Sixth sea
son IN W Washington. Consultations daily from
20 20 7Ol II st. NV msf-4
3iME- THO
Card Reader. P2lmist. Medium. Removes spells
reunites the separated, gives luck German
spoken S2O n ST. nv. 25c. joc. lu24-2
MAE. DAVIS. born clairyoyant and card reader
l225 25th st. nW. eIA4
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WANTED-Useful man az legation; also first
aud second CuaChmau. SO. SO Inquire l63j
nth 81
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LOST
FOUND.

FOUND-Only At WILKINS. g2i 9Th. ST.. NV.
pound, marble and fruit cake. 2 pounds for
% cents Ice cream 90 cents per gallon: none
better e25-5
25 FINE VISITING CARDS. Toe: 1000 business.
s5c up; satisfactory, prompt printing HAYS,
s0H l. s.. NV m1f-6
FOUND-Lacey's Ice cream absolutely pure
20 cents per gallon Delivered in unlettered
wagons COZ New York ave. nv mlOtf
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WANTED A boy Is OF l. Gears old 10 make
himself generally useful in a restaurant; Ger
man preferred: must have good reference. 1924
Pa ave. NV. 81
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REAL ESTATE.
HANpsOME coRNER HOusE.
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT or TIE DISTRICT OF Co
LUNBiA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE or ADA GILBERT DENNIS. De-
ceased No llO7s Administration
Application having been made O. the So
prerne Court Of TIE District Of Columbia. hold
. INC Probate C3grt, for letters q adrnilistra-
ton on said estate, by Catherine johns Dunn.
. George Johns. and y William Johns. n i or
dcred this S9th day Of October. A. D. lpae. that
notice b. aud hereby = given 60 Peter Johns,
Elmer Johns Harry Johns Charles Johns I'd
ward Johns. and Mary Johns. and % al others
concerned. o. appear IN sid court on NON
DAY, TIE 18Th Day OF DECEMBER. A. D.
1902. At 10 O'CLOCK A. n, 20 show cause
Why such application Should not be granted
Provided this notice be published in the Wash
ingtoa Law Reporter and WashingtoT Times
once IN each 81 three successive weeks before
the return day herein meutioued-Ihs hrst pub
lication 20 be- not less than thirty days before
said return day.
(Seal) JOB BARNARD. Iustiee.
Attest. JOHN r. ROUZER
Deputy Register 81 Wis for the District & Co
luuhia Clerk % the Probate Court
BIRNEY & WOODARD, Attorneys.
uoIl 1875
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF The DIsTaIcT
OF COLI NBiA-LDLT : ADAMS -
Efaf0N A. ADAMS AND box GARDNER.
No 22572- Equity Docket No s.
The object Of this suit is % obtain a d.
v0rcc a vin-ulo rnatrinioIii from the defendant
ElmOn A. Adams. the ground q his aiultery
with the Defendant Gardner On motion 81 the
complainant. 10 l. This 7ta day n November A.
d. 1902. ordered that the defendants cause their
appearance % be entered herein or Or before
the iortieth dsy. exclusive q Sundays anl legal
holidays occurring after the day q the first
publication II this oder; otherwise the cause
viii bc proceeded with as IN case 81 default
This publication % be made in the ~ asllington
Law Reporter and Tie Washington Times. once
each week for three consecutive weeks
fSeall A B. HAGNER. Justice
True copr-rest.
J. r Young. Clerk
By r. }. NEIGS. IT.. Assistant Clerk.
PHILIP TINDALL. Solicitor for Conpiainants
noII1s25
II TIE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA THIS ITTH DAY OF No
FEMBER, 19o2.-SALLIE A. 81 Sli. PETi-
TONER. IS JAMES EDW ARD BUSH. DE-
PENDANT Equity No. 22s6f.
ORDER
On motion o. the plaintiff. by Mr. EdWard
G.. Miles. her solicitor II IS ordered that the
defendant James Edward Bush. cause his sP-
pearance TO be entered herein on OF before the
nrst rule day Occurring forty days after this
davs otherwise the cause VIII e pr0ceeded
with as IN case Of default
The object Il this suit IS for absolute d.
vorce the grounds 81 wiilful deserrior.
cruelty endsngcring life and health. and ha-
hitual 6r1nkenness- Provided this order shall
b. published in the Washington Las Re
porter and The Washington Times once a
week for three consecutive weeks during tins
time.
p the court-
(SeaIl A. B. HAGSER. Justice
true copy-Test-
T. r. Young Clerk
Rv r. J. MEIGS. II, Asst Clerk
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR ENCHANGE-Roeking chair and ice chest.
What have your Address BOX 2O5. this Office.
mig
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED - sJung married couple, two com
iortably turpisIed communicating rooms for
light hpvSsk eping. near Departments. state
price aad p S-u'ars; permanent II suited. Ad-
dress BOX 2H. this Office mss
WANTED-By lady unfinished room in cen
trail northwest for housekeeping; not over - a
month bon 235. this Office c24S
WANTED-Partly furnished rooms FOR light
housekeeping. near Capitol and Green Park.
Address Bon 223. this Office. MAS
WANTED-Four rooms for light housekeeping;
two rooms furnished as bedrooms two unfur-
nished; terms reasonable. location Northwest :,
10th and 18th SIS, ! and y SIS. NV. Address
Box 22i, this office. m2I-3
WANTED-Rooms for light housekeeping. fur
nishcd preferred: state terms; must BE- con
veniont 70 city Posoffice. lDl5 81. NV.
r23-S
NANTED-ImmcdiStely, by two adults three
unfinished rooms. light housekeeping; ioCa-
ton central; state terms. Address BOX I95.
this of e. n2G-2
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FOR sAJE-Lady's bicycle, perfect order. &C..
Address BOZ 242. this once. miss
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FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

FOR SALE-6-room frame, lot e5xI46. Sc fare.
must be solo. $500 cash; price, =, 500 BOX
235. this ofhc. GAS
FOR SALE-Or exchange Tor tity property. 30
acres Of land adjoining Congress Heights, cap
able Of subdivision 60 advantage. JORDAN &
RICHARDSON. Anacosti4- D. C. send for bui-
letin Of houses and farms Tor sale e22-3
FOR SALE-A fine corner in TUXEDO. Nd /:
lOoIlO0; cheap for cash. Address LEON
SCHLECHT, ESQ Wood st. Chicago. IL m20-s
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Tor 75c? UNITED STATES STORAGE Co. 80
10th ST. ALA
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HELP wANTED-FEMALE.

NANTED-Colored woman for general house
work; stay At night. g37 K ST. ~. 81
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SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE.

WANTED-By color, boy, a years Of see,
dish washer o. house work. address BOX oia
this Office 81
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-05-31
With the Lodges.

Here are the meeting nights of the
various orders in the city.
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Enterprise No IS, I. Q. o. F. every
Wednesday. -
Hope lodge No. 30, D. of R. 1st and
3rd Mondays.
King Soloman, No. 81, A. F. & A. M.
LIST. and 3rd. Thursdays.
DeMolay Council, Scottish Rite, End.
and 4th. Saturdays.
Queen Isabel, No. IS. o. r. s. End
and 18th Thursdays.
Walnut Camp, No. 1877, End. and 18th.
Mondays.
B. of A Y. 2nd and 4th Fridays.
Montpelier Hive No 4, L. o. 7. M.
End and 4th. Tuesdays
Gem of the Mountain Circle. Women
of Woodcraft, fst and 3rd Fridays.
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We have one of the fiji est equipped
watch making and engraving benches in
Idaho. At the Corner Grocery. IA
Last Person 10 Le.v>.

Mrs. T.. h. CRUZ . 800 ado has
the distinction of being the ia>t <.
son to pass out the gate OF the Col,
bia Exposition the nigh. . zAcW'
closed. She established ,..ls d.st.nc-
ton from the fact that -he was es-
corted out by guard, nearly en- hot.
after the grounds were supposed u
have been vacated. She VS. a.ae. Yeretl
In secluded nook, whe g she ha ia /,
en- into a sleepless revert; while
dreaming on the beauties Of the scene
so soon to be given over to the hand
of the destroyer.
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EASTERN STAR.

Queen Isabel chapter is going steadily
along, there being several new app ica-
tons in committee hands. One iTitiay
tion took place last meeting night.
Although Thursday night was not
regular meeting night yet the Stars met
and had little banquet in honor of
Mrs. Mob Thomson. who was recently
initiated as member
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ODD FELLOWS.

At the meeting Wednesday night it
was decided that the lodge would OBJ
serve Decoration day with an appropri-
ate program, Other matters of great
Importance were also talked over, and
they will come up at later date.
The election of officers was then
taken up and Joe Marrum was chosen
as noble grand, and J. A. Rostan as
vice grand.
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Church Services.
CATHOLIC CHURC

CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Sunday, June 1st, second Sunday after
Pentecost. Ns
Holy services at 1890 am. Sermon
on the text: :" ut l say unto you, that
none Of those men that we're invited
shall taste Of my supper Luke 10. "a.
Catechism at 2:3O p. m.
Daily mass at $50 am
The month of June is dedicated to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Rev. w J. A. Hendrickx.
Parish Priest.
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday Services, June 1st.
Sabbath School at 10 o'clock.
Morning worship at IL o'clock, sub
ject: Character won through >ervice
Evening service at 500 o'clock, sub
ject: Ashamed of Jesus Christ"
REV. CHARLES O. NUDGE. Pastor.
ST.. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
There will be no morning or evening
service in the Episcopal Church Sunday
May 25th.
Sunday School will be held as usual.
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MAsoNs.

Grand Master Chase visited King Sol
ONION lodge last Saturday evening.
After lodge the Masons and their ladies
sat down to an elegant banquet in the
banquet hall of the lodge loom. There
was large attendance.
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OPERA HOUSE HALL.
OPERA HOUSE HALL.
Idanha No. 8, K. of +. every Tuesday
Montpelier Lodge No. 607, B. of r. T.
meets the 1st and 3rd. Mondays.

The EXAMINER earnestly requests the
secretary's of the various lodges, to as
sist us in making this column an attrac-
tive one, BY furnishing rs with items
of interest to the various members of
their lodges Hand in your notes or
information not later than Thursday.
L. o. T.. M.
The ladies of the Maccabees gave
splendid little lunch in honor of Lady
Scarborough last Tuesday evening, in
their hall after lodge meeting Miss
Scarborough leaves on her annual vaca-
ton in few days
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-05-31
wooDMEN or THE WORLD.

At the last session of Walnm1A camp
Chas Hoff and III M Holbrook were
elected as delegates to the district con-
vention 10 be held in June at Baker
City.
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KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs.

DR.. Holbrook was the neophyte that
rode the goat last Tuesday evening.
Next Tuesday evening the annual cleo
ton for lodge officers occurs.
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WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT.

At the last meeting of the circle Mrs.
Groo was elected as delegate to the
circle district convention TO be held in
June at Boise.
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week
In dry goods ard dress goods we are
showing hundreds of beautiful new
Patterns. Call and see them. Sam L.
Lewis, the Fair 8
Rev. Curtis returned yesterday from
the Episcopal convention at Boise
The finest line of summer millinery
ever seen in the country Ladies hats
from 81 up. Call and see the late styles.
Sam L. Lewis, the Fair 9
Decoration day was generally OBJ
served yesterday. The shops were
closed besides many places of business.
If you have been unable to get your
watch or clock repaired, let's take look
at it, Sweet, IA
YESTERDAY special train of 10 cars
PASSED through this city Those aboard
fwere delegates to the travelling mems
convention to be held in San Francisco
The run from Granger to Huntington
was to be made in 13 hours.
>-Watch and clock repairing, stone set
ting and engraving at the Corner
Grocery. All work guaranteed. IA
Here's snap Fleeced lined under
wear, former price $3.50, now 70 cents.
Rest of stock in proportion, Sam L.
Lewis, the Fair 8
A beautiful line OF ladies summer I'M
derwear, white skirts, shirt waists at
I'll. 5. Whitmans. II
Just received a new lot of Sweet &
Orr overalls and jumpers for Railroad
men. Nose Lewis z
Every body should have case of our
delicious sparkling Soda Water. AT
the Bottling Works IL
A beautiful new line of decorated
chinaware just in this week at H. B.
Whitman's II
Where are you all going? Why to
the Golden Rule for that delicious
homemade cake and ice cream. 1915
Banner Oats 30 cents a package.
Wheat Flakes packages for 25 cents al
FL. B. Whitman's. II
Have you tried sack of our famous
flour2 A carload just in at Nose Lewis
& Co. 5
Why do we cell so much chinawart
and glassware2 Simply by giving
better values for less money than yor
can get elsewhere II. b Whitman. 2
Children who are weak. fretful o.
troublesome should be given few dose
= Of WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. The,
will then become strong, healthy ant
active, have rosy cheeks, bright eyes
will be happy and laughing all the da'
long. Price, 25 cents. Ritter Bros.
Drug Store.
Don't despair because you have a weal
constitution. The vitalizing principl
of FIERBINE will surely strengthen il
In every drop of HERBINE there is life
] There is stimulating, regeneratin
J power, uneqnalled in the whole rang
) Of medicinal preparations. Price soc
{ For sale at Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Bi'ionsness is condition character
lied by disturbance of the digestiv
organs. The stomach is debilitated, tn
+ liver torpid, the bowels constipatet
There 10 q loathin Of food na ius in II,
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Salt Lake City, Utah.
Have your silverware engraved by
Sweet. Salt Lake prices. IA
Rev. Hendricks was in Pocateno few
days this week.
See those new carpet samples at j. R. I
Brennan's. q
Another lot Of beautiful shirt waists
just in. Call and see them at H. B. y
Whitmans. 6
Carload of corn just in at J. R Bren-
mans 8
Get one Of those free dinner sets at
Burgoyne Nero. Co. 1918
Porcelain dinner sets actually given
away free at Burgoyne Nero. Co.
90 different favors now on tap at the
Botthng Works. IL
just received an elegant line of up-to-
date neckwear at Nose Lewis & Co.
Just received car load of cedar posts.
Montpelier Lumber Co.
Tennis and baseball shoes 70 cents
pair at Ell. B. Whitman's IL
Low price coupled with ex optional
values makes our crockery department
very attractive. HI. b. WHITMAN. 2
1000 dozen ladies hose from cents a
pair up, to close out. Sam L. Lewis,
the Fair 8
Straw hats for men boys and girls and
a beautiful line of ladies sailor straw
hats at I'll. b. Whitman's II
Try the new remedy for costiveness,
Ohamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Every box guaranteed. Price
% cents. For sale by f. A. Lyman, the
Druggist.
When the liver fails to secrete bile,
the blood becomes loaded with bilious
properties, the digestion becomes inn
paired and tile bowels constipated.
HERBINE has direct action on the liver
and excretorv organs, and few doses
will cure any case of biliousness. Price
so cents Ritter Bros Drug Store.
- MONEY TO LOAN.-ln any amount
on long time at low interest. Apply to
u ohm A. Bagley. AZ
Black Legine is always ready for use,
and the ease and rapidity with which
it can be applied, renders it valuable in
a large number of cases. It is therefore
becoming more popular every day, as
it's merits become better known, and Is
rapidly displacing the powder vaccine
with the cumberson syringe and set OF
instruments. For sale by Ritter Eros
Drug Co, Montpelier
Special cut prices on our fine Soda's tx
Lodge festivals or lawn parties etc, a.
the Bottling Works. II
Cyclists should always carry bottle
of BALLARD'S SNOA LINIMENf, il
case Of accident, if applied immediately
it will subdue the pain, prevent swell
ing and discoloration, and quickly hea
the wounds. Price, Is and SO cents, q
Piter Pros. Drng Co.
No finer grade of Soda's made thai
you'll find at the Pioneer Bottlin'
Works. II
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SHOULD HAVE BEEN RED.
Ths Ha.s asa. the csisr q the aais
Dla Net Osrrespsaa, IAeusAt
the Young Lady. ;., Il.

"At least. Miss Ticklowell," said tn
young man, pale but firm, and standing be-
fore her With folded arms. II an entitled
II never supposed, Mr.. Howell, J" she
replied, facing him with equal frmness,
says the Chicago Tribune, you would ask
ME to marry you.
Chat 10 not 81 explanation. Leaving
out of the question the fact that you have
accepted my attentions for q period Of .
year or more, which might plead a. ample
justification for my presumption, If you 20
consider it, in proposing marriage to you, /
am wholly at loss to understand the re-
pugnance, amounting almost to horror,
with which you have .trned me down. Am
SO disagreeable, personally, that
.'No, it is not that" she interrupted, COW
ering her face with her hands. Il admire
you as gentleman and esteem You highly
as friend, but can you not SEQ, can
sou not see?-why any nearer tie is impos-
sible?" !, .lsss
=. ssNo! For the life Of me CAN'T"
.sAlr. Howell she said, with restored
calmness, II had hoped there would be NO
necessity for this explanation, but I can
never, never marry man with black hair
and 50 grotesquely inappropriate . name
Is Rufus!"
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Indta,s Mendicant Armi,y,.'

! India is the mendicants' paradise,
for there they are regarded as holy
instead Of being considered a. nui.
sance. The penances of these beg.
CARS take many and strange forms.
one of the severest being the passing
of the deyotee's life, in an iron
cage, bound with letters sos heavy
as to prevent him standing upright.
Others hold one arm above their
heads till it becomes withered, while
Others bind ropes and chains SC
tightly round their bodies that the
bonds grow into the flesh and can.
not be removed. a form Of penance
which savors Of the ridiculous.is. that
in which the fakir ties his hands and
feet stogether and rolls head over
heels for long distances; in some
cases, II is said, thousands Of miles
are travelled in. this way. Although
there are over g, 100000 fakirs in In.
diaI alone, a beggar never starves, ex-
cept voluntarily in self-punishment,
so afraid are the natives of in.
curing the wrath Of their multi.
tudinous gods if the holy men are
not cared for.--London News.