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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29
Ran a Ten Penny Nail Through
Els Hand.

While opening box. J. c. Noun.
of Three Mile Bay, N. 7, ran tel
penny nail through the feshy part OF
his haod. Il thought at once OF ali
the pain and soreness this wouso
cause me-" he Gays, ':and immediate,
" applied Chamberlain's Pain Bsln
and occasionally afterwards. To my
surprise it removed all pain and
soreness and the injured parts were
soon healed" For sale by J. r..
Kaufman.
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Clerks Sales.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
Court of Common Pleas.
Mary F. Swygert, in her own right and as
Administrative of the Estate OF Jesse
Swygert, deceased, Plaintiff.
B. B. Swygert, Sanders F. Swygert. Jane
Koon, Mittie Harman Pinkey E. Har-
man and A. Frank Swygert, Defendants,
Partition Real Estate.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE OF
/ the Court in this case, will sell to
the highest bidder at public o1tcry, before
the court house door in Lexington. S. g.,
during the legal hours of sale, on the first
Monday In November next:
All those five pieces, parcels CT tracts
of laud situate. lying and being IN the
county OF Lexington and State aforesaid,
as follows:
Tract No. 2-Known as the Msetze Tract,
containing eighty (S) acres. more or less,
and aoioins lands OF Curtis Wingard, Mrs.
henry Harman, Tract No. and others,
Tract No. 3-Known as the Lowman
Tract, containing Fifty. three (53) acres,
more or less, and adjoining lands Of '. A.
Yonnginer, Henry Harman and Tract No.
2, above described.
Tract No. 4-Known as The Harman Mill
Tract. containing forty. eight (4o) acres
more or less, and adjoining Tracts NOS z
5 and and the Saluda river.
Tract No. 5-Contains twenty-five i25)
acres more or less. and is bounded on the
north and west by Tract No 4, above de-
scrlbed; south by Saluda river and east oy
High Hill creek; and.
Tract No. 6-Known as the Bookman
Tract, containing tortyone and one halt
(4I1) acres, more or less, situate and lying
in Fork township, and adjoining lands OF
the Estates OF William Iorick and Wade
Williamson and Carroll Bookmau.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash:
balance on credit Of one and two years,
in equal annual instalments, with in
terest from day of sale, secured by bond
OF the purchaser and mortgage OF the
premises sold, with leave to pay all cash.
The sum of S25 to be paid down cash en-
each tract when bid of or at the expiration
of one hour, resale will be had at the
risk OF the former purchaser. Purchasers
to pay for papers. ~
Clerk OF the Court.
Lexington, s. c.. October 10th, 1872,
q. r. Graham, Esq, attorney. 3Wo'.
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A sgd Little Story.

Murmurlng Zephyrs, twinkllnG star;
Serenader; light guitar.
Dog in~kennel hears the sound;
Wonders who is pTowling round.
Lass at window smiles and sighs;
Dog in kennel says. "Tm wise"
First a swear word. then a scream
At a dog with teeth a-gleam.
Lass is Fastening help to beg;
Dog is eating trouser leg.
Girl next morning--Miss Mcclure
Takes guitar to build the fire.
Washington Star.
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All pre.empted.

A gentleman had been absent for
some time and during his absence had
raised pretty luxuriant crop Of whisk-
ers, mustache, etc. On returning home
he visited a relative whose little girl
he was very fond of.
The little girl made no demonstra-
ton toward saluting him with kiss,
as was usual.
why, child" said the mother, don't
ycu give Uncle Will kiss"
why. ma" returned the little girl,
with the utmost simplicity. Il don't
see any observation-disclosures Times.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29
Makes I'm Dizzy.

cit is claimed that microbes can be
exchanged by the shaking of hands"
us that 50? Well, I'll bet it makes
Mrs. Hottair's microbes awful dizzy
when she gives that high handshake
Of rs."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29
PiscotoriaI Point of View.

''Iron may be good for some folks
blood" remarked the worm as the an
sler ran the hook through him, but l
know it will be the death Of me-"
And yet the fish that got the iron
few moments later was simply carried
away with it-Philadelphia Press.
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Waste Of Material.

he (chuckling over job of teakettle
mcndingy-Maria, believe there was
a good mechanic spoiled when l went
into the law business.
His Wife-I don't know about that.
but YOU spoiled good bachelor when
YOU got married.-New York Tribune.
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TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE OF

TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE OF
the Court OF Common Pleas tor Lex
ingtou county, So. Ca. in the case CT George
W. Lindler plaintiff. against Joseph hoon'
Deacon OF Nj. Zion Baptist Church. deten'
dant, will sell to the highest bidder ct
public outcr-, before the court house door
in Lexington, S c., during the legal hours
OF sale, on the frs. Monday in November
next:
All that pi ce, parcel OF lot OF land ly--
ing and beng in the incorporate limits OF
the town OF Chaplin, with Mt. Zion (coloredl }
Baptist church situated thereon. and
bounded on all sides by lands OF Mrs. L.
A, Chaplin and containing one-halt (4l
acre, more or less
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
SAMUEL B. GEORGE.
Clerk of the Court.
October Q. 1902. 3w5l.
Nh. J. H. Frick, plaintiffs attorney.
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Speculative.

Maggie-He's goi:l' ter buy me an
automobile; dat's wot!
Katie An automobile. eh? An
where's he goin' ter git der dough?
Maggie-Well, he's goin' ter watch
his chance an git run over by one an
den sue for damages.-Puck.
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The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON, ,


Court of Common Pleas.
G. P. Boozer. as Treasurer of the Bachman
Endowment Fund of Newherry COL
lege, S. c., Plail tiff,
James A, Richardson, Nora T. Huffman
and The Carolina National Bank OF Co.
lumbia. s. c., Defendants
Foreclosure of Mortgage.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
/ of the Court herein, 1 will sell to the
highest biddes at public outcry, before the
court house door IN Lexington, s. g., dur
ing the legal hours of sale, on the first
Monday in November next:
All that piece, parcel or tract Of land sit
nate, bing and being in said county and
state, near Spring Hill, containing one
hundred and forty acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands now or formerly owned
by DIR. James Wilhngham, Elizabeth
Whites. Elizabeth Jacobs and Estate lands
of Jesse Julian.
TERMS.-One. half cash. balance on
credit OF twelve months, with interest from
day of sale, secured by bond OF purchaser
and mortgage of the premises sold with
leave to pay all cash. The sum OF siOo
cash to be paid down, or at the expiration
of one hour the premises will be resold at
the risk of the former purchaser. Fur
chaser to pay for papers
SAMUEL B. GEORGE.
Clerk of the Court.
Clerks Office,
Lexington, S. c., October 10, 1902.
Messrs. Johnstone & Wingard plaintiff S
attorney. Messrs. hfrd Drener ana
Clark 4 Muller defendants attorneys.
3w51.
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TAX NOTICE.

IAA NUIlCE.
T WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING
mentioned places for the purpose OF re-
ceiving taxes for the fiscal year 1902:
Lexington c. H., from the 18th Of Octo.
her to the 1st of November. 1902.
Edmund, Monday morning, November
CASTOR, Monday afternoon, November 3.
Cross Roads, tuesday morning, Nov. 4.
J. J. Mack's, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 4,
Swansea, Wednesday, all day, Nov. 5.
Red Store. Thursday morning Nov. 6.
Archie Woltes, Thursday afternoon. Nov6
W. N. Martin, Friday morning, Nov. Z.
Brookland, Saturday. all day, Nov 8.
Pelion, Monday all day, November 10,
Jacob iliams Tuesday morning, Nov II
VIM. Westmoreland, Tuesday aft Nov II
Batesburg, Wednesday, all day, Nov. 12
Leesville. Thursday morning, Nov. l3.
Summit. Thursday afternoon. Nov. 13.
Craps Mill, Friday morning Nov. IA.
Keisler's Store. Friday afternoon, Nov IA
Lewiedale, Saturday morning, Nov. Is
Red Bank, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 10
Irno, Monday, November u.
White Rock, TUESDAY morning. Nov. IL,
Hilton. Tuesday afternoon, November 18
Spring Hill, Wednesday morning. Nov 19
Peak, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19.
Y Roads. Thursday morning, Nov. 20.
Chaplin, Thursday afternoon. Nov. 20.
Chaplin, Friday morning, Move 81:
Josh Sheaiey's, Friday afternoon, Nov 81
Crout's Store, Saturday morning, Nov ~
The balance OF the time at Lexington
G. II. until December 3lst. 1902, after
which time the penalty will be added ae-
cording to law. -,
The hours for closing the tax book will
be at II o'clock for the morning and 4
o'clock for the afternoon appointment.
TAX LEVY.
For State Purposes. ......... Mills
For Ordinary County Purposes. 81 Mills
For Special County Purposes -. ! Mill
For Constitutional School Tax. 3 Mills
Total. IL Mills
Special School Levy, District lS Mills
Special School Levy, District 81 2 Mills
Poll Tax. ......... Sl.00.
Parties owning property in more than
one Township Will so state to the Treas
urer, and when writing for information
concerning taxes always give name in full.
FRANK W. SHEALY,
Treasurer Lexington County.
September "a, 1902
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TRESPASS NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY Pos
4 itively forbidden to trespass upon the
lands of the undersigned by passing
through, making roads. hauling wood or
straw, hunting, with or without dogs. by
day or by night or in any manner what
ever as the law will certainly be enforc ed
against all persons caught violating this
notice.
3. F. NEESE, Fl, W. NEESE,
H. W. MARTIN MRS, NJ. E LECkIE,
s. P. P. HARSEY, D. c. AMICk.
INJURY L. MARTIN, 3. p. NEECE.
October 8, 1902, 4w5l.
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Knew the Effects.

"What has put her in such nervous
statep
Il can't be sure, but think it's hear.
ing herself talk."-Chicago Post.
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:, c, COOK & CO,
1907 Main st., Columbia,
Wil1Sell Y You for Spot Cash
FURNITURE
at the Following Prices {:

Nice Beds, 81 40 and up.
Oak Suites, Pieces. SIS 00and up.
Oak Chairs, 50c., &C.,, 75c. and 81 o..
Oak Rockers, 81. 81 25, 81 so. So and up.
Extension Tables, Solid Oak at So %.
Beautiful Kitchen Tables at ST so and up.
Trunks. all sizes ard styles, CHEAP.
Get you White Bed from So so up.
We still have some of those Csc. Shades.
Fine Folding Springs at ST 90.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29

We have some good Second Hand Oak
Dresse1s and Bureaus at
GREAT BARGAINS.
Have you seen
THOSE COMFORTS,
We sell for 81 so.
Smyner Rugs at So 90.
Eow's your STOVE? We have SOME
GOOD ONES VERY CHEAP.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27
THE SENATE poMrNATEs.

| IN observer of American federal
Legislation can hardly fail 10 he inn
pressed with the dominating influence
which the senate exetSs in shaping
almos, every measure that becomes a
law During the present session the
house has passed and sent 10 the SEN
ate any number of important bills few
| OF which have received the unqualified
approval and sanction Of the senate,
one measure after another rai'raaaAd
through the house under the direction
OF the speaker and committee on rules
is subjected 10 the analysts and eriti-
cism Of the senate, only 10 he reca>t
in such shape as 10 be hardly recng-
liable when 1t returns 10 the house
In conference over the hill the senate
conterees generally hold firmly TO the
views adopted by the body which they
represent, ana the house adopts con-
ference committee report without much
apparen; hesitation, though II may IN
volve wide departure from the
position originally taken In the lower
branch Of congress
The lack Of influence AMI positive
force on the part Of the house as
legislative body must BE- referable "a
some cause which the members Of the
house ought To endeaver to remove,
The house Of representatives Is no
longer deliherative body It's COM
mittees necessarily devote much time
10 the details of the bills which orlgi-
nate with or are referred to them. Buy
the membership Of the house is lsrge
and the practice Of limiting the time
for debate on important bills 10
brief period, after whieA sote is
taken and the bill if passed. sent to
the senate, renders 1t impossible for
the house al large to give the bill the
same thorough criticism and discus
sion whleh Il IS likely IN receive in
the senate. As a consequence Of the
operation OF the house rules of which
50 much complaint has laen made. the
house loses its influence With he sem
ate. commits itseif repeatedly 10 hasty /
and ill-advised measures and loses the |
the respect and confidence Of The pub |
lie
1t is urged that the rules Of the
house are necessary in order to dis |
patch business, The senate takes lis
time on all kinds of bills. while the
house hurries through. What does the /
house gain by its hurry? No law can
become a law without the concur
renee of both houses. The house must |
wait for the senate to act, md that
body deliberates. II the house Rad a
better reputation as thoughtful and
deliberative body its voice would be
more potent With the senate. As 1t
IS, the American house Of representa-
lives. under the operation of its au-
tocratic. machine-like rules, is pec )m-
ng less and less Of a real factor in
federal legislation The senate is do
ng the thinking. most of the talking,
and framing most of the bills that be-
come laws. The rules have rot
the house, but have
weakened and discredited it.-Tacoma
Evening News.
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HIS LIFE IN PERIL.

az just seemed to have gone all to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, Of Welfare,
Tex, "biliousness and a lame back
had made life burden. I couldn't eat
or sleep and felt almost too worn out
To work when I began to use Electric
Bitters, but they worked wonders
Now l sleep like top. can eat any
thing, have gained in strength and en-
joy hard work" They give vigorous
health and new life to weak, sickly
rundown people. Try them. Only soc
at Charles Rogers drug store.
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OUT OF DEATHS JAWS.

When death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble.
that I had suffered with for four
years writes p. Muse, OF Durham.
y. c., "Dr. Kings New Life Pills saved
my life and gave perfect health" &"
Best pills on earth and only &c AT
Charles Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27

A familiar name OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, known
all over the Union as the Great Railway
running the Pioneer Limited" trains
every day and night between St. Paul
and Chicago, and Omaha and Chicago.
THE only perfect train in the world"
Understand: Connections are made
with all transcontinental lines, securing
to passengers the best service known.
Luxurious coaches, electric light, steam
heat, of variety equaled by no other
line.
See that your ticket reads via THE
Milwaukee" when going to any point
in the Uuited States or Canada. All
ticket agents sell them.
For rates, pamphlets or other infor-
nation, addess.
J. W. CASEY, {. ]. EDDY,
Trav. Pass. Agt,. n. Agt.
Portland, Ore. Portland, ORE
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The Astorian guarantees to its ad-
yertisers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27
GOES LIKE HOT CAKES.

The fastest selling article have in
my store" writes druggist Z. T.
Smith, Of Davis, Ky, lis DR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, because ii always
cures. In my six years OF sales 1t
has never failed. ! have known II 10
save sufferers from Throat and Lung
diseases, who could get no help from
doctors, or any other remedy" Moth
ers rely on II. best physicians pre-
scribe IL, and Charles Rogers guar
autees satisfaction or refund price.
Trial bottles free, Regular sizes soc
and 81,
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PITY THE THIEF,

"lIa, hal" laughed the suburban
idiot. Il had my watch stolen to-
day"
Il shouldn't consider that a laugh
ing matter" said his neighbor.
"Ah but thu thing runs SLOW. and
just think how mad the thief will be
when he misses his train by it."--Ex
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27

Look with borrow on Skin Erup-
tons. Blotches Sores. Pimples. They
don't have them, nor will any one,
who uses Bucklen's Arnica Salve. II
glorifies the face Eczema or Salt
Rheum vanish before II. 1t cures
sore lins chapped hands, chilblains
Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27

Active agents wanted for "The
World on Fire" by Murat Halstead
Burning mountains in American in
people, startling history Of appalling
phenomena, threatening the globe: 600
big illustrated pages, only $3.50. High
est endorsements. Biggest profits
guaranteed. Agents clearing from So
to s25 daily. Outfit free. Enclose 10
cents for postage. The Dominion Co.,
Dept. L. Chicago.
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The Wisconsin Central Lines

and you will make iirrct tchHections
at st. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukee and
all points Bast.
For any further Information call on
any ticket agent or correspond with
JAS. G. POND. Gen. Pass. Ag't.
or JAS, A. CLOCK, Milwaukee, Wis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27

Rebate tickets on sale between Port
land, Sacramento and San Francisco,
Net rates $3.50 first class, without
berth and sli.00 second class. including
berth.
Rates and tickets TO Eastern points
and Europe. Also Japan, China. Homo.
lulu and Australia, Can be obtained
y. A. SchIlhng. Third and WASH
lngton sreets.
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AMERICAS FAMOUS BEAUTIES

Going to the coronation? No. sir:
the king has hal it cut out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-27

The sun will rise tomorrow in the
East. Wonderful. isn't il?
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The DalleS Route
STR. :" TAH0MA."
and "METLAKO"

Daily tripa exccp, Sunday.
TIME CARD
Str. "TAhONA"
Leave Portland Mon. Wed. SRI. a. m.
Leave DalloS. 1uea,. Thur. Sat. & IN.
Str "AETLAk0"
Lv. Portland Tucs.. Thur. sat. a. m.
Lv. palles, Mon. Wed. FRI. a. IN.
Landing at foot of Alder Street. Port.
land orcKos.
Both Phones. Main a5i.
AGENTS.
John NJ. Fflloon, The DaIlcs, ORC.
A. j. Taylor. Astoria. ore.
J, J. Luckey. Hood River. ORE.
Wolford n WyerA White Salmon. Wn.
J, c. Wyatt, Vancouver, wn.
T. u, Uilbrcth, Lyle. Wn.
John NJ. lotion. Stevenson, Wn,
Henry oimstcad. caraon, wn,
William Butler. Butler, wn
u, w, CREIGHTON. Portland Oregon.
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YAhHILL DIVISION.
Passenger depot foot OF Jefferson st.
Leave for oswego daily at 7:2O, '9:4s
a. m; 1880. 1855, 1925, 6:i5, 6;25, sos,
ll3O .. m. and 900 .. M. on Sunday
only Arrive at Portland daily at 'e;35.
$3.50. 1850 a. M: 1856, 3l5, A:3s, $40,
7.4O, 1000 p. M; l2;i0 a. m. daily except
Monday: $3.50 and lO;i5 a. m. on Sun
days only.
Leave for Dallas daily except Sun
day a. A:3O y. m. Arrive at Portland
at $3.50 a. m.
Passenger train leaves Dallas for
AIrlee Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
days at 2:45 p. m. Returns Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays,
Except Sunday.
II. B. MILLER.
Gen FTt and Pass ARt
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II poor man had been taken with
sudden illness lik4 the king. i. would
probably have been called n~amps "
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION,
DAILY.
sEMr-wREKLy.

sent BY mall. per year, in advance 81 %
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Some Inter-
estin9 Facts

When people are "bn;e npla.lag a
trip, whether on business or pleasure.
they naturally want the best serve
obtainable as far as speed comfort and
safety Is concerned Employees of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
paid to serve the public and our trains
are operated 80 as to make close con
nectlons with dlverglng lines at all
junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars on through trains.
Dining car service unexcalled, Meals
served Ia carte.
In order to obtain the flrst-class SER
vice, ask the ticket agent to sell you
Ticket OYer. er...............n.
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Don't Guess at It

But II you are gong East write us
for our rates and lot us tell YOU about
the service and accommodations offer.
ed by the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD THROUGH TOURIST
Cars via the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
from PACIFIC COAST to Chicago and
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Arrive

Depot. Fifth and
Leave irving SITS. Portland Arrive
Overland Express
Trains for Salem,
Roseburg. Ash
land. Sacramento.
$50 pm Ogden, San Fran s7:t6 IN
cisco. MoJave, Los
Angeles I'll Paso.
$50 am New oreleans and 1920 pm
the EaAt.
At WoOdburn
daily except Sun
dav). morning
train connects with
train for Mt. An.
gel. Sllverton,
ownsville,
Springfield. and
Natron. and even
Ing train for Mt.
Angel and Silver
ton.
1880 am Corvallis passen- $50 pm
ger.
llfSo pm Sheridan passen- lIs: 25a, m
ger.
sDally. Daily except Sunday.
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Cincinnati. Don't fall to write US
about your trip as we are In posi-
tion to give you some valuable inior-
nation and assistance; 53l9 miles OF
track over which are operated some
Of the finest trains In the world
For particulars regarding freight or
passenger rates call on or address.
G. LINDSEY, b. H. TRUMBHLL,
I. y. q r. A. Conf Agt.
l42 Third st., Portland Ore.
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On Her Fec.

All day long and rackiug with pain from
her head to her heels, That is what
many a selt-supporting girl must expert.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-06
TOOK HIS ADVICE.
Then the Man who Gave It Wished
She Hadn't.

Then the Man who Gave It Wished
She Hadn't
After she had been married six
months she went to her old bachelor
uncle, who believes thatamatrimonia
alliance Is a voluntary acceptance Of
Slavery.
Suffering from the conjugal yoke
eh:' he replied to her presentation O.
Affections.
"No, uncle, from the conjuga
joke" for she would not humor hIi
prejudices.
Same thing" with a hardened
voice But l require details before
giving advice"
"Well, he is a practical joker Of the
worst sort. He delights to slip salt
into my tea; wake me out ola sound
sleep by playing burglar; send anony-
nous letters threatening to burn the
house down; tell me thathe has failed.
and that the workhouse stares us in
the face; swears that the house is
haunted; anything to scare me and
give me laugh
"Of course Marriage makes a
brute of a man and a foolo of woman.
Bat don't you beasoft little silly. Go
right back at him with his own weap-
ors. Mix glue with his shaving-soap.
Dust the inside Of his under-clothing
with cayenne pepper Put sand in his
shoes. Change his best hat for one
two sizes larger. Pretend to fall in
love with some other fellow. Keep
him in hot water day and night. l
guess that will cure him"
Sheacted on this advice. Thehus-
band thrashed the uncle. The wife
is Of the opinion he did justright, and
now there is prospect that they viii
1--we happily ever after.-London Tit
Bits.