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One Way,

A story, said. to be characteristic,
Is told of an Arkansas judge. 1t
seems that when he convened court
at one of the towns on his circuit 1t
was found that no pens, ink or paper
had been provided, and, upon inquiry
1t developed that no county funds
were available for this purpose. The
Judge expressed himself somewhat
forcefully, then drew some money
from his own pocket. He was about
to hand this to the clerk, when a Wis
Iting lawyer, a high priced, imported
article, brought on to defend a case
of some Importance, spoke up, in an
aside plainly audible over the room.
"Well," he remarked, with infinite
contempt, i've seen some pretty bad
courts, but this-well, this is the linn
IT."
The old judge flushed darkly.
You are fined twenty-five dollars
for contempt, sir! Hand the money
to the clerk" he said; when the POM
pous visitor had humbly compiled, he
continued: .
Now, Mr.. Clerk, go out and get
what pens, ink and paper the court
may require, and if there is anything
left over, you can give the gentleman
his change."-Harper's Weekly.
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Phrances and Phranklin.

The letter If" on the typewriter of
a we'll known novelist recently went
wrong, says the \Chicago Journal.
The author was equal to the occasion,
as will be seer from the following
portion of his MS:
"Phairest oph the phair," sighed
her lover, "phancy my pheelings
when l phoresee the p%hearphul con-
sequences oph W phleeing phrom
your phather's phamily. Phew phel-
lows could have placed the music
with as much phortitude as I have,
and as pickle phortune phails to
smile on our love l must phorego the
pleasure oph becoming your husband.
Phairest Phrancis, pharewell phor-
ever!"
Hold, Phranklin, hold" screamed
Phrances; Il will phollow you phor-
ever!"
But Phranklin had piled, and
Phrances phainted.
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Memorials For Poe and Randall.

The late James R. Randall was a
son of Maryland, native and to the
I'M born. Edgar Allan Poe was
an adopted son. 1t has been sug-
gested that the bodies of these gifted
men be buried in Baltimore in the
same mausoleum. This suggestion
Is prompted by a worthy sentiment,
but it's appropriateness is open to
question.
Poe died in Baltimore on October
Z, 1S49, and his body was buried in
this city. His grave, often neglected
and perhaps forgotten at times, ex-
cept by a few faithful admirers of his
genius, has long been a reproach to
Baltimore. There is now in existence
an association organized for the pur-
pose of rearing in this city an ade-
quate memorial of Poe. This monu-
ment should commemorate the great
ness of Poe alone, for reasons which
are obvious and convincing. Edgar
Allan Poe was not only a poet of the
highest rank-pronounced, indeed, by
some eminent European men OF let
ters the greatest poetic genius the
United States has ever produced-bu
he was also a master in the field OF
fiction and a literary critic of power
and distinction. For these reasons,
therefore, he is entitled to a separate
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
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Americas Diplomats.

In sending Mr.. Bryce as our Am
bassador to Washington King Ed
ward has but followed the example
of the Americans themselves, who
are not of opinion that long training,
on our lines, is essential to the pro-
duction of a good diplomatist. Very
few, if any, of the present or past
American representatives in foreign
capitals have gone through the dip
lomatic mill, and, on the whole, the
United States Government has been
well served by the men whom 1t
sends abroad. On the other hand,
there have been several fragrant in
stances of failure. Even Motley, the
historian of the Dutch republic, got
into terrible hot water at Vienna,
while his subsequent tenure of office
in London ended in another differ
ence with the State Department., so
serious as to entail his resignation.
Mr.. Aaron Sargent came to utter
grief at Berlin for want Of diplo-
matte form" as distinguished from
substance, while there was the recent
scandal of Mr.. Storer's retirement
from Vienna.-London Chronicle.
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Girls Guimpc.

There is something essentially
dainty about the guimpe dress thai
every mother is sure to find attract
i've and that every girl likes, conse-
ouently the guimpe of every pretty
sort is in perpetual demand. Here IS
one that can be made dressy by the
use of insertion as illustrated or
nlainer by the omission thereof, n
which in either Ease Is thoroughly
satisfactory. AS illustrated 1t is made
of fine lawn with embroidered band
ing, but the banding can be OF lace
mr. hits of hand work could be substl-
tuted, or, as already stated, tucks
alone would make sufficient finish.
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Monument in the Philippines.

IN a cemetery IN the Philippines Is
a most exquisite italian marble mon
ument above a soldiers grave. The
soldier was a fine young fellow from
the West who lost his life honovably.
A few weeks before his death his
mother went to an appraisers sale in
the great building in Greenwich
street and made several purchases.
In the catalogue she noticed this en-
try-"Parts of a Monument" Curl
osity tempted her to make a modest
bid, and the goods were knocked
down to her for a song. When the
box was opened at her home it was
found to contain the complete parts
of a Carrara marble memorial which
could not have been bought In New
York for less than $1,000. At first
it was like a white elephant on her
hands, but by some strange perver-
sity of fate her darling boy was killed
shortly after, and the marble was
shipped to the Philippines. - New
York Press.
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ties in the design. The sleeves are
the pretty ones of t~hree-quarter
length. ,
The waist is made with the tucked
fronts and back, which are joined 10
the shaped yoke portions, and the
fitting is accomplished by means OF
shoulder and under-arm seams. Inc
sleeves of moderate fulness are gath
cred into straight cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three n
three-eighth yards twenty-one or
twenty-four, two and three-eighth
yards thirty-two or one and three
quarter yards forty-four inches wide
or two and fv%e-eighth yards twenty
one or tw%enty-four, n and three
quarter yards thirty-two, one and
five = eighth yards forty-four inches
wide with three-quarter yard eigh-
teen inches wide for the yoke; seven
and a half yards of insertion, one n
a half yards Of edging.
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BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has
done good literary work, but reared
q family, found in Grape-Nuts the
ideal food for brain work and to de-
velop healthy children. She writes:-
Il am an enthusiastic proclaimer
of Grape-Nuts as a regular diet. /
formerly had 20 appetite in the morn
ing and for s years while nursing
my four chT'"en, had insufficient
nourishment them.
"Uuable t. cat breakfast I felt
faint later, and would go to the pan
try and eat cold chops, sausage,
cookies, doughnuts or anything hap
pened to find. Being a writer, at
times my head felt heavy and my
brain asleep.
When l read of Grape-Nuts l
began eating it every morning, also
gave it to the children, including my
10 months old baby, who soon grew
as fat as a little pig, good natured
and contented.
within a week | had plenty Of
breast milk, and felt stronger within
two weeks. l wrote evenings and
feeling the need of sustained brain
power, began eating a small saucer
of Grape-Nuts with milk instead of
my usual indigestible hot pudding,
pie, or cake for dessert at night.
"Grape-Nuts did wonders for me
and l learned to like it. l did not
mind my Homework or mothers
cares, for l felt strong and full of
go I grew plump, nerves strong,
and when l wrote my brain was
active and clear; indeed, the dull
head pain never returned"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE in pkgs.
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Not What EOu Thought.

A man with an inflammable nose
recently created excitement on the
Boulevard St. Michel, Paris. He was
lighting a cigarette when his nose be-
came suddenly ignited, and it and
his beard were soon OF fire. The
man jumped about in great pain, and
was carried through a Mortified
crowd to a druggists shop, where
the blaze was extinguished. 1t was
then found that he had a celluloid
nose.-Detroit News.
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RuHeS on Skirts.

Last season we had a fashion of ar
ranging rufles on the bottom Of skirts
that were raised on the two sides.
Now we are setting them on high in
the front in a point, some reaching as
far as the knee, where they gradu-
ally descend to the hem, covering it
in the back. Large drop ornaments
or handsome bows of ribbon hold
down the point in a pretty way. The
Arrangement is a graceful one, but
should only be attempted by a slight
and tall girlish figure.
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His Warning.

az was all round downtown that
first night Of the fire." said Thornwell
Mutually. and | hung about kearny
and California till it got mighty hot.
| ~retreated a block up the hill to
watch TIE flames coming on and on.
The police had warned me back.
Then I happened to look up and the
flaming buildings lighted up the
whole front Of old st. Mary's Church,
and l read that inscription that's still
there. Son, observe the hour and flee
from evil
Il did."-San Francisco Chronicle.
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Fur Pushes.

The perfection to which the im1ta-
ton of fur pelts has been carried IN
plush cloths has led to their recogni-
ton and fashionable use for hand
some long coats both for day and for
evening wear. Made up with Innings
of satin brocades, or the plain satin
made elaborate with embroidery and
lattices Of narrow chiffon ruches, as
one sees them this season, these
near furs'' assume elegance and are
sold at high prices.
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Ever since the robbery of a valua-
Bile Van Dyck at Courtrai the
churches of Bruges, which contain
so many treasures, have taken eX-
traordinary measures to prevent sim
liar losses.
At the Church Of Notre Dame,
Bruges, a Waterman perambuiates
the church at night accompanied by
a dog. A similar course is adopted
at the Cathedral o. st. Saviour n
other churchcs.-London Globe.
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Commcndablc LcSc Majestic Law.

1t is lose majestic to bring the
Kings uniform into contempt. Mem
bers of theatrical companies who have
appeared on the stage as comic char
acters attired in discarded military
or naval uniforms have occasionally
been u%npleasantly reminded of this
fact. Careful stage managers put
themselves on the safe side by seeing
that no uniform, whether to be worn
by the hero, villain or low comedian
of the piece, is an exact copy of the
real uniform of any branch of His
Maiesty's forces.-London Pearson's.
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Macaroni Wheat.

Salzer's strain of Macaroni or Kubanka
wheat is absolutely pure and is from seed
obtained from the Department OF Agrl
culture. Our strain is Dakota grown
which laughs at droughts and elements
and positively mocks black rust that ter,
rible scorch and would be ashamed Of
itself if it did not return from 40 to so blu
of the finest wheat the sun shines on pei
acre in good Ill.,, Ia, Mich, Wis, Ohio
Penn, Mo, Neb., Kan, and other lands
and 40 to go blu. per acre in arid lands. Nc
rust, no insects, no failure.
JUST SEND 10c N THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., Ii
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you the
most original seed book published, to
gether with free samples Of farm seeds
such as Macaroni Wheat, Billion Dollar
Grass. Victoria Rape, Sainfoin, the dry
soil luxuriator, Bromus Inermis, the des
ert grassifer, Emperor William Oats, more
original than the Emperor himself, etc.
etc., etc. -, -.
And if you send lac they will mail il
addition a package of farm seed never be
fore seen by you. John A. Salzer Seed Co.
La Crosse, Wis. A. G. L.
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Infinite Love-.

What is infinite love? 1t was mani
tested in Him. In this day, in society,
the sin is condoned-smiled at, but,
ah me, If the sinner is found out she
is driven from society. The sin is
excused, but the sinner is branded;
but this mar denounced sin and Of
the sinner said: "He of you that is
without sin let him cast the first
stone" That is infinite love. 1t has
no pity for sin; it will be ruthless in
its treatment Of sin, but infinite love
will die itself to save the sinner.
That is infinite lovc.-Rev. G.. c.
Morgan, Presbyterian, New York
City.
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Town Children's Need.

Town life has killed the magma
ton that means so much in child
life, and has dulled the child's per-
sonality. Select bands Of children
should be bodily drafted for one
school term in the year from the town
schools to country schools, accommo-
dations being found for them by the
local rural educational authority in
cottoge homes in the vicinity of the
rural schools.-Contemporary Re-
view n. Y.-9
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ECZEMA FOR FlFTY-FIVE YEARS.
Suffered Torments from Birth-ln
Frightful ConditioI-Got,No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

81 had an itching, tormentlng eczema
ever since ! came into the world, and l am
now q man ffty-fve years old. tried all
kinds of medicines I heard of, but found no
relief. I was truly in a frightful condition:
At last I broke out all over with red and
white boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great pain
and misery, but I kept from scratching as
we'll as ! could. I was so run down that
! could hardly do my work. I used CUT
cura Soap, Ointment, Resolvent, and Pills
for about eight months, and / can truth
fully say ! am cured. Hale Bordwell, Tip
ton, Ia, Aug. II, 1907"
u cheerfully endorse the above testi-
monial. 1t is the truth. l know Mr.. Bord-
well and know the condition he was N.
Nelson R. Burnett, Upton, Ia"
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Goa Correctness.

With the short walking skirt, b
favored of all the models which are
now in vogue, is the half-length cut
away coat. AS a rule this coat Is
open in the front most of the way,
and Is worn with a lingerie blouse
smartened with a frilly lace jabot.
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Everybody talks we'll when he
talks in the way he likes, the way he
can't help, the way he never thinks
of; the rest is effort and pretense.
The man who says trousers" because
he likes to say it and the man who
says pants" because he like to say
it are both good fellows with whom a
frank soul could fraternize, but the
man who says trousers" when ne
wants to say pants" is a craven and
a trucker, equally hateful to honest
culture and wholesome ignorance.
He belongs in the same sordid cate
CORY with the man who wears tight
shoes and high collars that are a tor
ment to the flesh, who eats olives that
he doesn't relish and drinks unconge-
NAL c~larets, in imitation of his gen.
teel neighbor in the brownstone tront.
From the Contributors Club of the
Atlantic.
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fine Persian lawn, with the yoke u
the material embroidered by hand
and with trimming of Valenciennes
lace. The yoke, however, could be
cut from all-over embroidery, or
could be made from wide insertion,
mitred as necessary. For the blouse
itself the crepe de Chine that laun-
ders so well, India silk and the like
are quite as appropriate as lawn, SO
that there are a great many POSSIBLE
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~ 90 y. ~9n
* @~zA ~

New York City.-The dainty lin
gerie waist is II of the garments
hal is worn at all seasons OF the
wear Our modern steam heated
houses make it ideally comfortable
even at midwinter, and it is so charm
ing and attractive that no woman
likes to give it up. This n is quite
novel and as illustrated is made OF
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Effective Dinner GOWNS.

Dinner gowns of net or chiffon
cloth combined with chiffon broad
cloth are extremely effective without
being the least n%retentious.
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The sleeves can be either long or Ill
three-quarter length, and every ma
terial that is used for guimpes is ap-
propriate. Those of the lingerie sort
are perhaps the most practical put
thin. soft silks and chiffon also are
in vogue. The guimpe is made with
front and backs, which are tucked 1or
their entire length. The fulness Is
held by a band at the waist line n
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The back is the handspring Of
woman's organism. It quickly calls
attention to trouble by aching. 1t
tells, with other symptoms, sxch as
nervousness, headache, pains in the
loins, weight in the lower part OF
the body, that a woman's feminine
organism needs immediate attention.
In such cases the one sure remedy
which speedily removes the cause,
and restores the feminine organism
to a. healthy. normal condition is
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STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 50

FLANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
seni,r partner of the firm of Ed. CHENEY 4
Co.. doing business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm, will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARsf for each and every case Of cATARRH
that cannot be cured by The use Of HALLS
CATARRu CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.,
1856. A. W. GLEASON,
GsEAL.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Curei is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
free. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, D.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c:
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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the moderately full sleeves are
finished with straight cuffs. There
is a standing collar at the neck.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size twelve years.
is two and a half yards twenty-one or
twenty-four, one and t~hree-Guarter
yards thirty-siX inches wide, with two
and a half yards of insertion.
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FITS, St. Vitus' Dance, Nervous Diseases per.
manently cured by DR.. Kine's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. H. r. Kline, Id, 93l Arch ST.. Phila., Pa,
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A careful estimate shows that the
buildings and land on Manhattan ISL
and from the Battery to Central
Park are worth 1900, 100000.
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Standing Collars.

There are standing collars shown
embroidered almost to the edge, aut
without flaps.
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What Causes Headache.

From October to May, Colds are the most
frequent cause of Headaches. Laxative
Bromo Quinine removes cause. f. w
Grove on box. Csc.
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Russian contractors have protested
against the placing Of the ley war
ship contracts with British firms.
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Many Old People Suffer From
Bronchial Affections, particularly at
this time of year. Browns Bronchial
Troches give immediate relief.
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Modern progress has its draw
backs. How is the boy OF to-day
going to be proud of his first boots
when boots are no longer sold in
the market places?-From Brain
Leaks" in The Commoner.
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-Four hundred millions OF sardines are
taken yearly off English coasts.
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Pants and Trousers.

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
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Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine; Look
for the signature of E. w. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
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Six of the largest colleges in Switzer,
land have 2l93 female students.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, ~softens thegums, reduces intamma'
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle.
The piano contains about one mile Of
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One hundred cod livers yield a gallon
of oil,
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1t is said that cold tea will kill the mi.
crobc of typhoid fever.
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pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
Gaze ut Itching. Blind, Bleeding or P%rotrudlng
Piles in 6 10 II days or money refunded. QUO.
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Digestive difficulties? Headache?, Sallow
complexion? The remedy is simple, Gar
field Tea, the Herb laxative. Write for
samples. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
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Piles Cured i'm q to ii Days.

Business signs are taxed in Rio DC
Janeiro.
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France is responsible for the game
of billiards. Devigne invented 1t In
1872.
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PUTNAM FADELESS ,
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Dogs to Watch Churches.

Color moro goods brighter and faster colors I
can dye any garment without ripping apaI