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The leader., 1905-10-07
FINANCIAL FINDINGS.

The Bank of Italy's note circulation
IS $t1, 100000 above last July.
The French national debt on Janu-
airy / last amounted to $500, ,428, ,846,
by far the heaviest on any country on
the globe.
The report of the British mint
claims gold coinage in 1904 of $55,210,-
900, compared with $50, 100000 in 1903.
and an average for the preceding ten
years Of $31 ,811, ,0O0 Much Of the new
gold went to South America and
Egypt.
1t is estimated that $14,0O0,O00 will
be spent this year on the Pacific coast
for the salmon pack, an increase of
about 81, 100000 over last year. Be-
tween 100000 and 100000 cases will
he packed this season as against
100000 last year. The price averages
$3.50 case.
Moro than $15,O00,000 of gold from
the Alaskan and Klondike fields has
already been deposited in the United
States treasury this season, and, based
on the output of prior years, it is PROB
able that some $7,OOO,00O or $4,000, COO
additional will be received before the
close of navigation.
On April 80, 1904, after three months
of war, the Japanese postal savings
banks had 3,63S,29o depositors with
SIS, 100000 to their credit. One year
later, and that a war year, the depos-
itors had increased to 5,035, ,161 and the
deposits to $20,673,00O. This increase,
under the circumstances, of 1886, ,S7t
depositors and S., 900 deposits is re-
markable.
Total payment by government to
New York banks for the day, $685.
600; payment by banks to government,
$5,017,00O. Balance on the days trans
actions, $672,0O0 paid by government
to banks, against S1,191, 900 similarly
paid week ago. Included in the fore
going summary is 100000 deposited
by banks with the sub-treasrry for
payment at interior points.
The leader., 1905-10-07
BOGUS coATs-oF-ARMs.
Family Insignia in Many Cases Used
without Legal Right or
Privilege.

Much has been said against the use,
nv Americans, of family coats-of- arms.
They have been accused of adopting
them-of using the heraldic bearings OF
European families of the same name
without the right to do so-and favor
ite sneer directed against the nouveaux
riches has been, that with the other ap-
purtenances of wealth they have set
UP" family coat-armor just as they
have "set up" carriage. The idea, says
Mabel Ward Cameron, in Good House
keping, is conveyed that some stationer
has been given an order for a design for
shield and crest, just as the tailor has
been instructed to turn out suitable liv-
cries for house servants and coachman.
1t is greatly to be deplored that in many
cases this accusation has foundation in
fact, and too much cannot be said
against so reprehensible an action. To
assume arms which have not at some
period been sanctioned by college of
arm is illegal and the arms are bogus.
The use of legal arms by a person not
included in the grant is, in plain Ian
guage, nothing more nor less than
theft. If the legal right to use coat-of-
arms cannot be proven, or if one is not
in position to obtain grant, one
should refrain from the use of heraldic
devices.
An erroneous idea prevails among
many people that crest may be as
sumed even when no right to the full
coat exists. This is an absurdity, for,
whereas many coats have no crests, no
crest exists independent of the insignia;
and no one has right to use crest un-
less he has legal inheritance in the
whole armoriaT achievement, of which
the crest is component part.
The leader., 1905-10-07

When a physician tells a woman, suf-
fering from ovarian or womb trouble,
that an operation is necessary it, OF
course, frightens her.
The very thought of the operating
table and the knife strikes terror to
her heart. AS one woman expressed
it, when told by her physician that she
must undergo an operation. she felt
that her death knell had sounded.
Our hospitals are full of women
who are there for ovarian or womb
operations
1t is quite true that these troubles
may reach stage where an operation
is the only resource, but such cases are
much rarer than is generally supposed,
because great many women have
been cured by Lydia E.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound after the doctors
had said an operation must be per-
formed In fact, up to the point where
the knife must be used to SECURE instant
relief, this medicine is certain to help.
The strongest and most grateful
statements possible to make come from
women who, by taking Lydia g. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, have
escaped serious operations.
Margrite Ryan, Treasurer of st. An
drew's Society, Hotel English, Indian
apolis, Ind. writes of her cure as follows:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
I" cannot find words to express nv thanks
for the good Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound did me. The doctor said [ could
not get well unless had an operation for
ovarian and female troubles I knew could
not stand the strain of an operation and made
up my mind would be an invalid for life.
Ask Mrs, DInxham's AdVIce-A Wan.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Superstition of pevonshire.

Devonshire is known to the world for
its superstitious usages, which defy ali
efforts to uproot them. To name only
one example, when person dies all the
relatives must touch the body, or they
will be haunted by the ghost of the dead
forever after A superstition not Sc
local in its observance is that of begin
ming no task on a Friday The writer
recently encountered girl who, re-
ceiying notice to change from one room
to another on Friday, insisted upon DO.
ing it on the Thursday instead. But
the most curious instance of supersti-
tion-a and this, too, is met with much
nearer home than Devon is surely that
which prescribes that when, domestic
servant has broken piece Of crockery
she is bound by fate to break two other
pieces. So far is this idea carried that
the writer knows case where flower
pots are kept for the special purpose OF
being broken to appease the fatesi
Charles Dickens, however. who died 81
years ago, noted that all good things
had come to him on Friday London
Chronicle.
The leader., 1905-10-07
LOSS OF APPETITE
Cold SNeats, Twitcting Nerves and
Weakness Cured BY Dr. Williams
Pink Pills.


Nature Furnishes every infraction Of
her laws. and careless habits easily lead
ia tha condition described hv Mr.. vii.
lian, Rr,,v,,a "a NJ 1ofo T,inroIm straat
81 Iosas,,, M NJ Mr. Pro,vna q 4, ~.
u. 80. u ~, M NJ Nj
gste s..llsr ~ sno slli ploy ~ .Io =
biscuit 70. fie gives tne lolloWlns az
count Of trying experience:
In the spring Of 1902" he says,
"while I was regularly working at my
trade. grew somewhat careless in my
habitsof eating and drinking, and finally
found that my appetite was tickle, q bad.
taste fingered in my mouth, my nerves
twitched and were beyond my control,
my kidneys were out Of order and cold
The leader., 1905-10-07

Hearing how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound had saved other women from
serious operations decided to try it, and in
less than four months / was entirely cured;
and words fail to express my thankf1lness." !"
Miss Margret Merkley of 275 Sd
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
Loss OF strength, extreme nervousness,
severe shooting pains through the pelvic
organs, cramps, bearing down pains, and
extreme irritation compelled me to seek
medical advice. The doctor, after making
an examination, said that / had ovarian trous
bic and liberation, and advised an operation
as my only hope. To this strongly objected
and / decided as last resort to try Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
p" 10 my surprise the liberation healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared and am oncs
more strong, vigorous and well; and l cam
not express my thanks for what it has dons
for me-"
Ovarian and womb troubles are
steadily on the increase among women
and before submitting to an opera
tion every woman should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. and
write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass.
for advice.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been curing
the worst forms of female complaints,
all ovarian troubles, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, falling and displacement of
the womb, leucorrhoea, Irregularities,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Any woman who could read the many
grateful letters on file in Mrs. Pink.
hams Office would be convinced of the
efficiency of her advice and Lydia e.
Plnkham's Vegetable Compound
IN Best Understands a Woran7s EIIp
The leader., 1905-10-07
HAS FEWER ANARCHISTS.
Public Feeling Has Driven Most Of
the Murderous Sort from
Italy.

The attempt on the life of the Dow
ager Queen Margherita has filled Ital-
ians with horror and indignation. Since
the assassination of her husband, the
unfortunate Humhert, the horror to-
wards anarchists has been more in
tense every day, and public opinion is
strong in it's denunciation of that NOR
al scourge.
Strange to say, and against the uni
versal belief, there are probably fewer
anarchists in Italy to-day than in any
other country of the world. 1t is true
that majority of the anarchists arc
Italians, but, as a rule, they do not
operate in their native land. The
United States and Spain offer the an
archists a much better field than Italy,
where the police has made special
and constant duty of the prosecution
of anarchists.
Up to the time of President McKin-
ley's assassination America was the
greSsest anarchist center of the world.
Of late, however the reds have pitched
their camp in Barcelona and other
cities of Spain, and it is there that
plans are made and from there that
orders are given.
The leader., 1905-10-07
TRADEsMAN IN THE CLUB.
Mere Commercial Person Creates Com
sternation IN London se-
lect Society.

A well-known American not long ago
attended an athletic entertainment
given by one Of London's prominent
clubs. The principal feature on the
programme, says the New York Post,
were the water sports, held in the
natatorium in the basement In addi
tion to dual meet between the
swimming teams OF Oxford and Cam
bridge, there were several open races.
Many of the spectators had been in
yited to witness this part Of the pre-
gramlne, at the conclusion Of which
they were expected to leave.
When the races were over the ma
jority of the spectators went their
ways, while the regularly invited
guests of the club went upstairs to
the large reception-room. where re-
freshments were served, followed by
speeches and then dancing.
1t was very jolly gathering, and all
were enjoying themselves to the high
est degree, when suddenly hush fell
ever the assemblage. All signs of
merriment disappeared. Faces which
just few moments before had been
wreathed in happy smiles now as
sumed a serious expression. Little
groups gathered in different parts OF
the room, talking earnestly in low
tones. A complete mantle Of restraint
seemed to have been thrown over the
entire party, all signs of joy having
disappeared.
The change had been so abrupt that
The American was filled with wonder,
and began to speculate as to the cause.
Finally he asked one of the party VINO
had a few minutes previous been con-
versing excitedly with young lady.
''What in the world is the matter?"
The excited young man put his
mouth close to the visitors ear, and In
a Mortified whisper exclaimed:
"There is a rumor going around
that there is beastly tradesman
among us"
The American. as one would nat
urall.' suppose, was, almost overcome
by this startling announcement, but
had enough control over his sense OF
the ridiculous to say in a shocked
tone:
'why, the very ideal"
And then he sought quiet corner,
where he sat down and gave himself
up to a paroxysm.
Tho rumor, alas! proved only too
true. 1t seems the owner of high
class manicuring establishment had
come to see friend who had taken
part i'll one of the races, and had in
nocently walked upstairs after the end
CT the programme in the natatorlum,
and it was not until after he had made
his disappearance that the gathering
resumed it's former gayety
The leader., 1905-10-07
pouaLE TRANsMIoRATloN.
Dog Suffers for a. Defunct Man and
Man Gets It for lead
Male.

The man who had come down the steps
OF the city hall had found q small dog
under his feet, IND gwen the animal q
sick. relates the Washington Star. The
owner came forwars and demandedr
'Sir, why did you kick my dog?1
Because believe in transmigratIon, =
replied The other.
:sWhat has that to do with it?"
1.-TWO years ago knew a mean man.
He died. Your dog looks SO much like
him that I believe it is cause vi trans
migration. ] always wanted to lick the
man, and, finding your dog under my
feet, ] could not resist the impulse. !"
.sSir, said the dog-owner, once knew
q mule. He was the crankiest, mean.
est critter on the face Of the earth. He
died. The minute set eyes on you, /
knew that it was case of transmigra.
ton. / always wanted to wallop that
mule, but never got the chance. 1t has
come at last And now"
And when the crowd hauled them apart
there were three black eyes and bitten
ear between the two Of them to prove that
the theory of transmigration works like
4 double-barreled shotgun.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Butter and oleo.

William Barclay Parsons, the engi-
neering expert, was talking in Philadel-
phia about the various food adultera-
tions that from time to time crop out in
the most unexpected places.
Before long," he said, laughing, sit
will be necessary to take literally the
butter story that used to pass as a joke.
There was man in restaurant
who called waiter to him and said:
:. Waiter, look here. Isn't this a
cows hair in my butter?'
1.-The waiter took up the butter, ex-
amined the hair, and then replaced the
plate before the patron with a nod Of
satisfaction,s
"'Yes, sir, he said, that's a genuine
cows hair. We also serve them with
our butter, sir, to show that it amt
oleo. San Antonio Express.
The leader., 1905-10-07
NOTES OF THE MOBILITY.

The duke of Sunderland is perhaps
the best locomotive engineer in the
British peerage, and could earn liv-
ins at the work did he so desire.
The marquis of Downshire was
among the members of the Woking-
ham fire brigade when hand engines
were in vogue. He still responds to
the call, but usually drives the fire en-
gine.
When he was playing tennis IN
Posen the other day the kaiser threat
ene6 an old general, who had made al
error, with three days in the guard
house if he did not play better. That
was an imperial joke.
Notwithstanding his 72 years, Em-
peror Francis Joseph is still greatly
addicted to the chase. He clings to the
ol0-fashioned rifle of his youth and
still occasionally hunts the chamois in
the Austrian Alps
During the recent sojourn Of tho
shah of Persia in Paris one of his IA
vorite amusements is said to have
been having his secretary read to him
the oldest of the begging letters, of
which vast numbers were sent to him
daily.
Persons who consider that King FL
ward sets the fashions may be inter-
ested in learning that at Marienbad his
majesty promenades in a green Tyro-
lese hat adorned with the usual feath-
er. a blue suit, with brown boots and
rcd tie.
Numerous anecdotes of the child
hood days Of the German crown prince
have been unearthed since his recent
marriage According to one of these,
his tutor told him that all mankind
arc sinnsrs. my father may be a sim
ner.' he replied hotly, but know my
mother is not"
The leader., 1905-10-07
Feared 4 Goodness

Bishop Ames tells of a Mississippi
slave owner who said to one Of his
slaves:
"Pompey, hear you are a great
preacher =
'sYes, massa, de Lord do help me
powerful sometimes. =
.sWelI. Pompey, don't you think the
negroes steal little things on the
plantation?'
''I'se mighty 'fraid they do, massa. J
Then, Pompey. want you to preach
sermon to the negroes about steal.
ing :
After brief reflection, Pompey Re.
Piled:
You see, massa, dat wouldn't never
do, cause 'twould throw such col'.
ness over de meeting Philadelphia
Ledger.
The leader., 1905-10-07

he had committed suicide, and nobdy
regretted his demise. The police con-
graduated society and themselves upon
the summary end of consummate and
dangerous rogue.
Darby Bagster presented his check at
the bank before the tragedy became
known. 1t was duly honored, and with
the proceeds the burglar took himself
abroad.
There is possibility that he may be-
come an honest man in some othor quar-
ter of the globe.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Cured Her Rheumatism.

Deep Valley, Pa, Oct. 2nd Especial y
There is deep interest in Green county
over the cure of the little daughter Of
/. N. Whipkey of Rheumatism. She wa.
great sufferer for five or six years, and
nothing seemed to do her any good til
gan to improve almost at once, and now
she is cured and can run and play as
other children do. Mr.. Whipkey says:
II am indeed thankful for what Dodd'r
Kidney Pillsa ahave done for my daughter;
they saved her from being cripple per
hsps for life"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have proved that
Rheumatism is one of the results o.
diseased Kidneys. Rheumatism is caused
by Uric Acid in the blood If the KID.
neys are right there can be no Uric Acid
in the blood and consequently no Rheu.
matism. Dodd's Kidney Pills make the
kidneys right.
The leader., 1905-10-07
MUSCLES he WOULD USE.
Medical Student Shows Eminent
Qualifications for the Ma
val Service.

A bright, stalwart young man, who had
just graduated from medical college, ap-
piled for an examination to enter the
United States navy. He was directed to
appear before medical board composed
of old naval surgeons.
Col. ". G. Gorgas, the president Of the
board, asked, rather abruptly: Doctor,
suppose you were called to see man
who had been blown up, what is the first
thing you would do:"
With emphasis he replied: "Wait till
he came down, sir"
Col. Gorgas looked at him keenly and
continued: Suppose, for your imperti-
nent answer, | should kick you, what
muscles would / bring into play?"
The fexors and extensors of my arm,
for l should knock you down"
You'll pass said the colonel, with a
smile.
The leader., 1905-10-07
considerate Ruler.

That the Chinese empress dowager
is thoughtful for those who find the
genuhexions in her presence fatiguing
ID proved by this edict, issued June ~
last: Wong Wen-Shao, the grand
secretary. has served us many years
and he has shown great diligence and
faithfulness. He is now over 70 years
of age, and in the daily audiences his
obeisance is now very difficult and our
sympathy must be shown him. Let
him be relieved from the grand coun-
Gil in order that he may be saved trou-
ble."
The leader., 1905-10-07
Prize-Fighterg supplied.

In view OF probable general cleo.
tion, an old member of the prize-ring,
living in Whitechapel has just opened
an establishment for the supply Of
protectors to parliamentary candi-
dates and others whose business or
pleasure may lead them into danger
Gus situations. He already numbers
several members Of the nobility and
few members Of parliament among
his patrons
The leader., 1905-10-07
No demand

mo-" said the passenger in the seedy
I've seen some pretty bad years, but this
is absolutely the worst ever"
'To what do you attribute lt" asked
the passenger with the skull cap.
"Ruinous competition"
What is your line of business, may !
ask?"
"I'm rainmaker. Chicago Tribune.
The leader., 1905-10-07
THE DREAMER.

Fortune and fame and ease may pass
me by,
Swift youth that no man sees, 1 care
not L;
Sorry may be the hold wherein live,
Scanty may be the gold the world may
give,
Yet still my poverty my plenty seems
God gave great gifts to me, giving me
dreams
Though by a waning fire alone sit,
Failing my hearts desire to brightenit,
Still in the heart of me, too fair to name,
Burns one dear fantasy like golden flame
Fairest that face see, lit by such CLEANS
God gave great joy to me, giving me
dreams.
Young eyes and laughing lips too soon have
passed;
Youths clinging finger tips unloose at
last;
All of the bliss men gained fails them in
time,
Only the unobtained lives life sublime;
Mine still that ecstasy no grief redeems-
God gave all good to me, giving me dreams.
-Theodosia Garrison, in Woman's Home
Companion.
The leader., 1905-10-07


But this is check you will never live
to stop. You have overreached yourself,
you leech. II you had refused the
money, should not have killed you.
Your death would have been worthless
to me. But now, II you die, | get two
thousand in the morning. If you live, I
get nothing!"
The Jew fell on his knees.
Il never thought Of stopping the
check! won't stop it,"
No. cried the burglar, ''you won't!
Say your prayers, old villain. Your last
moment has come When | kill you, I
rid the earth Of the viiest thing that
creeps upon it, and make myself rich
mani"
Thav fo,ind tho ofd fonoa Aaad a., A,
The leader., 1905-10-07
THE PATIENCE OF GENIUS.
An Unknown Genius Who Is Ever
Searching for the "Real
Thing"

A war photographer must have the
nerve of soldier. James Ricalton, who
is described in Richard Barry's "Port
Arthur" as an Obscure great man, has
gone though life with his nose to his
work, like dog following a scent,
needless of fame or money.
1t was he, says Youths Companion,
whom Edison sent into the tropical
jungles 20 years ago. to search out a
vegetable fiber for the electric lamp. He
was the first man to walk through
northern Russia, 1900 miles, from Arch
angel to St. Petersburg. In the Phil
ippines he was the only man to photo
graph the troops actually firing on the
foe. At the battle of Caloocan a soldier
near him was hit, and Ricalton seized
the useless rifle and cartridge belt and
went up with the skirmishers. At the
siege of Tientsin he stood on the walls
and photographed Americans as they
were dropped" by Chinese bullets He
went through incredible dangers in.
getting one of the new siege shells,
500 pounds weight, as it left the gun
for the battleships in Port Arthur bay.
The process of photography was a
dangerous one The camera was set
and tilted at the proper angle AS the
gunner pulled the lanyard the photog-
rapher pressed the bulb. He had stuffed
his ears with cotton, so that the shock
would not break the drums; for gum
ners have sometimes been deafened for
life The chances were that he would
be hurled to the ground and that his
camera would be smashed.
Why do you take the risk?' asked
an observer, who knew how often bat
tie pictures are faxed. 2 You can cas-
lily take the gun at rest, and then paint
in little dust and that wee dot up in
the air =
But it wouldn't be the real thing, Z
said Ricalton; and he went on to the
finish with his dangerous task.
The leader., 1905-10-07
SKIN PURIFIcATIoN.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills
Cleanse the Skin and Blood Of
Torturing Humors ~ Com
plete Treatment 81 90.

The agonizing itching and burning Of
the skin, as in eczema; the frightful seal
ing, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and
crusting of scalp, as in SCALED head; the
facial Disagreement, as in pimples and
ring worm; the awful suffering of IN
fants, and anxiety Of worn-out parents, as
demand remedy of almost superhuman
virtues to successfully cope with them
That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills
are such stands proven by the testimony
Of the civilized world.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Taxpayers, Praise.

''Tbey say he's remarkably successful
CRIMINAL lawyer"
That's right. He's great. Why, he's
saved us the expense Of a new trial for
the last four years. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The leader., 1905-10-07
stirrine Testimonial

It was a thankful Alma wife that sent
the following recommendation to a pat.
ent medicine firm: Gentlemen, before
taking your medicine was too weak to
spank my baby, but now | can lick my
husband. Detroit Free Press.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Thought II was Personal

Young Man Con entering restauranrJ
Have you calves brains?
Waitress Quit your kiddin. An
other fellow was in this morning and
asked me If had frogs legs. N. Y
Times.
The leader., 1905-10-07
nisnlane,,ent

"Do you think that the automobile will
displace the horse?" asked the conversa-
tional young woman.
"It will" answered the nervous Young
man, as he gazed down the road, "if it
ever hits him. w Washington Star.
The leader., 1905-10-07
Keeping Out Of the Heat.

Pat-Fm afther bidding you good-by,
Moike It's to Panama for me. Shure,
looks like gold mine beside the $l.2O in
Ameriky.
Mlke-But, Pat, do you mind that Pan.
anna Is one of the hottest places in the
world It's l20 in the shade most every
day.
"You don't suppose that I'm such a
fool as to stay in the shade all the time,
do you"- Magazine of Fun.
The leader., 1905-10-07

When girl begins to persuade young
man that he ought to economic she usu-
ally means that he should stop spending
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