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All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must I'm.
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question Of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
Is best, each hour Of recreation, Of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
lie made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use Of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances a
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
abls if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the n perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Companyis Syrup OF
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by thu
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
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Saint JOan's Armor.

Admirers of the Maid of Orleans
will be pleased to learn that her
armor is still in existence and can be
seer in the museum of the Chateau
de la Tour de Pinion in Aigne. 1t is
said that there is nc doubt of its au-
thenticity. The museum. was found
ed in 1880 by the Marquis de Cour-
val, and to-day the chateau is the
property of his daughter, the Princess
of Polk. The armor, which was be-
lieved to have been lost, was found
about twelve years ago. The cuirass
differs from similar pieces of the
same period and indicates that 1t was
made by a woman. The other por-
lions (all are in polished steel) re-
semble those of, the Middle Ages
which are shown in the works OF Eu-
gene Emmanuel Violet-le-Duc, the
celebrated architect and archaeolo-
gist, who will still be remembered
by many years.-London Globe.
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The Spiritual Line.

A good story is told of a very
sedate doctor of divinity. When re-
turning by train from a church con-
gress, a fellow passenger undertook
to draw him init conversation, and so
far succeeded that the reverend gen.
tleman asked him to what profession
he happened to belong.
"Oh," said the layman, cheerfully,
I'm in the Gotten line"
"Oh, indeed" replied the clergy
man, urbanely; there is a good deal
of business going on in that branch
just now, I understand"
First Glass;" said the layman with
a cunning smile, "And may I ask
what is your line?"
a." said the clergyman patroniz-
lngly with the nearest approach to a
joke he was ever known to perpe-
trate, II am in the spiritual line"
"Blest if I didn't think So" ex-
claimed his companion knowingly;
and putting one hand on the doctors
knee, he leaned forward eagerly and
added, with an indescribable wink,
"but I say, what a price you have got
gin up to!"-Tit-Bits.
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Swedish Minister'S Wife.

Nine. Lagercrantz, wife OF the
Swedish Minister, has been entertain
ing Washington ID. c. society after
the way which holds in old Scandi-
navia. She is a delightful addition
to the capitals social ranks, say wo-
men who ought to know what con-
stitutes that mysterious thing "a de-
lightful social addition" She is the
daughter of Senator Croneberg, prom
inent in recent Swedish statesman
ship. She has brought all her fur
nishings from Stockholm and the Lee
CATION is one of the best equipped in
Washington. Nine. Lagercrantz
gives receptions after the European
fashion. She has tea and light re-
freshments for the guests and chats
gayly. Below stairs guests may play
cards If they wish, though the SWed-
ish Minister is an intensely solemn
and non-card-playing person. In an
other room you may have music, and
also refreshments that don't go In by
the way of your ears.-New York
Press.
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CONFESSIONS OF A CLOWN.
At Last, There is on Sale a Book
Brimful of American Humor.

At Last, There is on Sale a Book
Brimful Of American Humor.
Any bookseller will tell you that
the constant quest of his customers
Is for "a book which will make me
laugh" The bookman is compelled
to reply that the race Of American
humorists has run out and comic lit
erature Is scarcer than funny plays.
A wide sale Is therefore predicted for
the Memoirs Of Dan Rice" the
Clown Of Our Daddies, written by
Maria Ward Brown, a book guar
anteed to make you roar with laugh
ter. The author presents to the pub
lie a volume Of the great testers
most pungent jokes, comic h~arangues.
caustic hits upon men and manners.
lectures, anecdotes, sketches Of adj
venture, original songs and poetical
illusions; wise and witty, serious.
satirical, and sentimental sayings of
the sawdust arena of other days.
Old Dan Rice, as proprietor Of the
famous lone Horse Show" was more
Of a national character than Artemus
Ward, and this volume contains the
humor which made the nation laugh
even while the great Civil War ragged.
This fascinating book of 500 pages,
beautifully illustrated, will be sent
postpaid to you for $3.50. Address
Book Publishing House. 1874 Leonard
street, New York City.
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A Gymnastic Maine Hen.

Zenas Dudley, of Hampden, has a
hen that will lay every day providing
she can lay where she wants to, and
that is sitting on top of a pole. The
only reason why this hen wishes to
perch on the tip end of a pole when
laying can be accounted for only by
the fact that she laid her first egg on
top Of a pole. When she was a small
pullet she was frightened one day and
flew to the top of a tall pole in the
yard. The dog kept her there fol-
some time, and during the time she
laid her first egg. Never a time since
then has she laid an egg except when
she has been on the top of some pole.
A pole has been set up in the hen
yard, where this hen can make her
daily layings. A small net bag Is
placed around the pole to catch the
eggs.-Kennebec Journal.
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Persians Give Jewels.

The suffragist papers of London re-
port that the Persian women have
agreed to give their jewels and other
ornaments to provide capital to es-
tablish a national bank. Some Of
them are writing for the native news
papers, which have rapidly increased
in number and circulation, there now
being twenty-five as compared with
four published two years ago. Ac-
cording to the twenty-five Persian
newspapers the women of that coun-
try are working as z~ealously as the
men and are willing to run any risk
for the sake of maintaining the con-
stitution.-New York Sun.
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anticipation, of Lis desire to welcome

anticipation, of Lis desire to welcome
the lady as a permanent resident.
"You are entirely wrong, Jim,'
cried Mrs. Barlow. "Mr. Reyson
don't you agree with me that-thai
husband and wife are best alone, J
mean, li;ing their own lives? Nam,
ma Is a darling, but I can't under,
stand Jim wishing her to share oui
home"
only" said the imperturbable
Barlow, eff she herself wishes it.
fancy she does, you know"
"Of course she does!" said Mrs
Barlow, impatiently. But THAT
doesn't make it any the more"
"Monstrous!" I suggested, with a
timid belief that it was the word she
wanted.
"Oh, come, Reyson!" said Bark
low, r~eprovingly.
"Monstrous is not at all the word.
Mr.. Reyson," said Mrs. Barlow, icily.
But I will not have it, Jim. You
will only estrange mamma and me If
you encourage her"
WELL" said Barlow, well see
how things go. Anyhow, it's not a
step to be rushed. Is it, Joseph?"
Joseph was the fox terrier. Bark.
low patted the dogs head. It was
yet another of the in~congruities Of
the domestic life that Mrs. Barlow
admitted Joseph into the house. AS
a bachelor, Barlow had dogs all over
the premises, whereas Mrs. Barlow,
as Amy Somers, didn't like dogs.
This day, over the wine, Barlow
suddenly enlightened my ignorance.
I was about to return to the mother
in-law problem, when he stopped me.
Don't, old chap" he said. Its
dangerous. It's the very thing Amy
wanted until I mooted it. Between
ourselves, I'm a trimmer all the time.
1t would be an awful life with a WON.
an who wasn't worth it. But-do
you understand"
His smile, as he todded, was a
complete revelation. zone must hoe
ones row in the way that suits one
BEST" he observed systematically.
I leave it to others to decide how
far he is wise as a husband, and how
far merely selfish as a man.-London
Leader.
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H& :7M
AMAAEAsSaoMS

The newest parasols feature the
button holed edge.
The fashionable seal contains but
a single letter.
The collarless gown is gaining a
great popularity.
Many of the fashionable long jack.
cts have pockets.
The smartest stockings are I'm.
broidered in self tones.
1t seems probable that the taste
for soutache braid is to live for a long
while yet.
Daggers of tortoise shell, studded
with diamonds, are among the most
popular hair ornaments.
The gored skirt with pleats let
into the side seams is one of the pop
ular models at present.
Do you use the tatting shuttle?
Tatting, made of coarse thread is
fashionable for making neckwear.
The new bang is rounded, and then
made into soft, loose little curls that
are just visible under the dropping
hat brim.
The craze for metallic effects was
in the height of fashion all winter and
it looks as though it would hold good
all summer.
Foremost among bags is the bronze
bag, which comes in logically enough
with the craze for bronze shoes and
bronze belts.
Hipless and thin women may adopt
the coat wide and pointed over the
hips, as it adds to the womanliness
of their outline.
One sees so many contrasts that a
word Of warning appears necessary to
the average woman who, regardless
of It's ittingness, would don the Sc
ductive Corday in lace and flowers.
While many of the coats hanging
in points owe each hip are pictur-
esque. it must be borne in mind by
the woman with wide hips that this
particular cut should be escheWed.
There is such a contrast between
the youthful dropping frills of white
lace and flowers and the time or grief
worn face that common sense alone,
it would seem, would forbid its use by
certain women
One coat, rather loose, with three
quarter or seven-eighth length
sleeves is swagger on a thin woman,
and if it have the front and back of
the skirt coming down in blunt points
it looks we'll.
A hat that is especially suited to a
pretty and picturesque young woman
and that is extremely trying to one no
longer young. is the Charlotte Cor
day in lace and lingere models, es'
pecially if dseked out in flowers.
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Economy.

Some one told me once that econ
omy was saving money, not for lux
uries or pleasures, but for common,
ordinary necessities, in an emergen-
cy. I didn't believe it then, but
know it now, and I learned only by
experience.
In the life of every working girl
comes q time when she is without a
position. 1t may come often, per-
haps when least expected, but it
comes. If she has economical she'll
be prepared and there will be none
of that awful anxiety, that daily
struggle and search, that haunts the
girl who - .%denendent on herself
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What she needs is fuf1ness, some
thing to soften her face and conceal
her defects. To brush the hair back
plainly and wear mannish collars only
makes her look ugly, not clever.
Another type which should affect
extreme simplicity of dressing is the
girl with naturally high coloring.
bright yellow or certain tihts of red
hair, or with that somewhat unusual
combination brown eyes and dark
lashes with golden hair. Conspicuous
clothes while they may not be unbe.
coming, will ruin her look of refine
ment.-New Haven Register.
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SUPPLY OF r NJ HORSES.
Not Equal to Demand in England
French and German Stables.

fTenCQ anu UtTIIldn otaDlCSs
The adequate supply of horses for
the army, it would scarcely be denied,
IS as essential to its efficiency as men
and guns. Yet in this vital particu-
lar the Government, as in so many
other questions relative to the de-
fence of the country, have utterly
failed to realize their responsibilities.
Sir Gilbert Parker is raising the
point in M of it's important aspects
next week in the House of Commons.
He has given notice to call the atten.
ton of the Secretary of State for War
20 the fact that German agents are
extensively luying three-year-old
horses suitable for army purposes in
England, Ireland and Wales.
"There is no use Disgusting the
TACT" said an expert on English horse
breeding, that the country is rapidly
being denuded of its best horses and
he position is becoming acute.
"It Is a regulation of the War Of
ace that horses shall not be bought
under four years old. This is the
foreigners chance. Not only the
Germans, but practically every Con-
sinental country, has agents bent on
securing the very pick of the avail
able three-year-olds. They purchase
especially young mares, which, OF
course, do not return to this coun-
try. They are, therefore, reducing
both in quality and number the sup
ply of f~our-year-olds obtainable by
the home authorities.
1.-THE German and French Govern
nents realize the value Of a plentiful
supply. They have their own govern
ment breeding establishments and en-
courage horse breeding by subsidy.
I believe France pays something like
300, 900 francs a year in this respect.
Then they take great car that only
good stations are employed.
1.-THE principal causes of the alarm
ing scarcity-for I am convinced If
war broke out tomorrow we have
not a sufficient supply for the army
are the unprecedented buying OF
young horses by foreign agents, the
fact that farmers are nor and more
giving up the breeding Of horses, the
Increase in mechanical traction, and
the heavy demand for horses during
the late South African War."-Pall
Mall Gazette.
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Particular About the Butter.

ana wants two pounds of butter ex-
actly like what you sent us last. If 1t
amt exactly like that she won't take
it., said the small boy.
The grocer turned to his numerous
customers and remarked blandly:
Some people in my business don't
like particular customers, but I do.
It's my delight to serve them and get
them what they want. l will attend
to you in a moment, little boy"
BE sure to get the same kind"
said the boy. "A lot of pas relations
is visiting at our house, and ma
doesn't want 'em to Gene again.
Tit-BitS.
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Rescued a shipwrecked Cat.

The salvage steamer Enterprise,
which put into Dover yesterday from
the wrecked liner Mahratta on the
Goodwins, had on board a black cat
which was rescued eleven days after
the liner was abandoned.
It was in a terribly emaciated COM
dition when discovered by the salvage
men, having had nothing to eat or
drink during that period, and it was
very wild. Eventually Diver G. Fa-
bian succeeded in capturing it, and 1t
is being made a pet of on the Enter
prise.-London Daily Mail.
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Spoke in Thrums.

Miss Helen Fraser is the first To-
man suffragist to make her appear
anc in Thrums, the small Scottish
town endeared to Americans by J.
M. Barrie. According to the Scottish
newspapers Miss Fraser was greeted
by a large and enthusiastic audience
when she made her appearance in the
public hall. AS might have been ex-
pected, she was assaulted with Scrip
tural texts. She is reported to have
made a good impression.-New York
Sun.
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A LOVERS ENVY.

envy ever, flower that blows
Beside the pathway where she goes,
And every bird that sings to her,
And every breeze that brings to her
The fragrance of the rose.
envy every poets rhyme
That moves her heart at eventilhe,
And every tree that wears for her
Its brightest bloom, and bears for her
The ~fruitage of its prime.
I envy every Southern night
That paves her path with ncoonbeams
white,
And ~silvers all the leaves for her,
Aod in their shadow weave for her
A dream of dear delight.
! envy lone whose love requires
Cd her a gift, a task that tires;
I only long to live to her,
I only ask to give to her
All that her heart desires.
Henry Van Dyke. in The Century.
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The Boys Choice.

On the day the Boy was eleven
years old, he visited an artist friend.
The artist likes boys. He entertained
the Boy royalty. He gave him a gun
and cigarette coupons worth $3.50.
The Boy was proud Of the gun, but
be thought still more of the coupons.
What are you going to get with
them, SOM" asked his mother.
81 don't know" said the Boy.
His mother was about to offer a few
suggestions, but the Boys father in
terfered.
Just you let Jim alone" he said.
1Let him pick out his own prize. He
knows what he wants"
But he'll get something foolish
argued the practical mother.
mo, he WON'T" said the father.
"That Boys got the best judgment
of any boy I ever saw. He won't
throw his money away. He'll come
home with something useful-some-
thing that he needs right on the spot
I wouldn't be afraid to bet on that. "
So the mother finally gave in. On
Saturday the Boy went downtown to
exchange his coupons for a prize.
When he came home the family was
gathered at the dinner table talking
about him.
Come, dear" said his mother,
"show mother what her little mar
got"
They sat expectaut while the Boy
u%nwfapped his prize. After a while
they spoke. The mother said, What
did I tell you?" and the father said,
"Well, I'll be blamed"
The Boy had bought a razor
New York Times.
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OVER THE FENCE
Neighbor Says Something.

The front yard fence is a famous
council place on pleasant days. May
be to chat with some n along the
street, or for friendly gossip with
next door neighbor. Sometimes it is
only small talk, but other times
neighbor has something really good
to offer.
An old resident of Baird, Texas,
got some mighty good advice this
way once
He says:
Drinking coffee left me nearly
dead with dyspepsia, kidney disease
and bowel trouble, with constant
pains in my stomach, back and side,
and so weak l could scarcely walk.
"One day I was chatting with n
Of my neighbors about my trouble
and told her I believed coffee hurt
me. Neighbor said she knew lots of
people to whom coffee was poison
and she pleaded with me to quit it
and give Postum a trial. I did not
take her advice right away, but tried
q SAchSC VI SiLulolSj "ulCu ulQ TOL 90
me any good. Then I dropped coffee
and took up Postum.
MY improvement began immedi-
ately and l got better every day !
used Postum.
MY bowels became regular and in
two weeks all my pains were gone
Now I am we'll and strong and can
eat anything l want to without dis
tress. All of this is due to my hav-
ing quit coffee, and to the use of
Postum regularly.
MY son, who was troubled with
Indigestion, thought that if Postum
helped me so, it might help him. 1t
did, too, and he is now well and
strong again.
I'VE like Postum as we'll as we
yer liked the coffee and use it alto
gether in my family in place of coffee
and all keep we'll" There's a Rea-
son." Read THE Road to Well
VILE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
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Don't Need q Fortune.

The well dressed woman is not the
one who spends the most on her
clothes, but she who knows her own
type. There is a great art in only
wearing what is becoming. This is
the secret of many a woman's beauty
as we'll as her reputation for smart
dressing.
The woman who studies her type
knows better than to follow fashion
slavishly. Not long ago a mother
and daughter we're at the same din
ner. The former is a noted beauty,
while of the daughter Is usually
heard, What a pity she did not in
herit her mothers looks!" On this
occasion the woman had made her
self almost ugly by her adoption of
the latest couture and inartistic use
of the rouge brush; while the girl,
who was clever enough to dress to
her type, seemed a beauty despite ir-
regular features.
Remember that clothes count quite
as much as features and coloring in
making a beautiful woman, and she
who does not choose clothes to suit
her special style will fall short of her
full measure of good looks.
Thus a girl with a piquant face,
and bright, young expression may
venture to wear a sailor hat and
Peter Pan collar though far past
school girl age; but'a woman Of
rugged features and sallow colorings
will look ridiculous in this distinctly
youthful dress.
For a woman with a receding chin
and dull, small eyes 1t is. folly to
adopt a severely simple style Of dress
in hone TO be thought intellectual.
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CUP Custard For Three.-Break two eggs carefully into
a bowl and beat with an egg-beater for three minutes.
Add one-quarter teaspoonful of salt and two heaplng table,
spoonfuls of granulated sugar. Beat with a spoon for Two
minutes. Heat one pint of milk in a saucepan until 1t IS
very hot but not scalded, and mix with the egg and sugar,
beating it again for a minute with your spoon. Take three
small dishes that are pretty and yet will stand baking, and
pour the mixture in. Crate a little nutmeg over the top.
Put the baking dishes into a pan, and put the pan INTO a
moderately hot oven. Before you shut the oven door pour
some hot water into the pan. Cook until the custards are
firm in the middle and brown on top-Delineator.
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Some Thing, to Swear Of.

There are other things to swear OF
on besides booze and 'baccy. For
instance, the man in the restaurant
who gargles his soup should swear
off; so should the woman who eats
peanuts in the theatre; the man who
has a sure cure for a cold; the man
who wants to tell you what bright
things his baby has done; the man
who eats onions and then insists on
riding home inside the car during
the rush hours.
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All That Saved Them.

Kind Lady-'So you are a s~ailor?"
The Hobo-"Yes, ma'am. Las
winter me an ten udder fellers wuz
shipwrecked on a barren island, an
all our grub lorst."
Kind Lady-"And how long did
you remain there?"
The Hobo-"T'ree months, lady"
Kind Lady-"But how did you
manage to keep alive If all your pro-
visions were lost?"
The Hobo-'De ship turned turtle,
ma'am, an we lived on turtle soup.
See?"-Chicago News.
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Wonderful.

We passed, in the course OF an
hour, two dead COWS and more than
fifty dead chickens. A strong smell
Of petrol pervaded the atmosphere
and there were wheel tracks in the
dust.
Sherlock Holmes became greatly
interested.
watson" Exclaimed he, after deep
thought, there has been a motor
along here."-Kansas City indie
pendent.
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What Was In Her Hair.

"Now, Margaret, dear, I'm going.
to put some vaseline on your hair to;
take the danruf out" said mamma to.
her small hopeful Of five. "Then you
may run out and play" y
whats in your hair, Margie?"
asked her playmate a little later. at
looks all shiny"
"Oh, my mamma put some gasoline
in it to take the dandelions OUT
replied little Margaret wisely.-New
York Times. 1850