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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Whv Do We Dle7

Vital statistics classified show the
respiratory organs to be the feeble
point in man. Diseases Of the lungs
are out of all proportion in fatality.
Take Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Of
Sweet Gum and Mullen for coughs,
colds and consumption and Whooping
Cough.
At druggists, 25c.. SOC. and $500 q
bottle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Mother" asked four-year-old Ger
aid. who made all the burglars and
the cops and the Indians and the
mosquitoes and those bad things?"
"Wby," replied his mother, slightly
taken aback, II suppose God did,
dear"
"Well mother said the boy, with
a puzzled look In his blue eyes, what
do you suppose he made 'em for"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pain&
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Ottumwa, Iowa-"For years ] VA
almost Q constant sufferer from female

trouble In eli 10
dreadful formsl
shooting pains -
over my body, sicA
h headache, sptn9
weakness, dizziness
depression, anS
everything that IVES
horrid. l tried many
doctors In diferenA
parts Of the Unitse
States, but Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Veretan
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Feeding Ducks and Geese,

Ducks and geese should not be fed
too heavily IL intended for breeding
purposes. II grass can be had, ducks
and geese will need no assistance;
but II they have only a partial for
aging ground. consisting Of scanty
heritage, give cooked turnirs or pota
toes at night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Her l-ouIc.

II was the week before Christmas.
Emery and his younger sister. Mildred,
were debating very seriously the real
ity Of Santa Claus.
There isn't any Santa Claus" said
Emery. with fnality.
why, there must be-" insisted his
sister. How could they make pic
lures that look Just like himf"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No sm~arting-Feels
Fine-Acts quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Grannlated Eyellds. Illus
trated Book In Zach Package. Murine 10
compounded by our Oculists-not o 'Patent Med
icins"- but used In successful Phyeicians' Prac-
tIco for many years. Now dedicated TO the Pub
Murine BYE Salve Ia Aseptic Tubes. 2Sc and 900.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Danger Of Attempting Too Much

Sheep require different feeding and
handling from any other animal on
the farm. Even though you are an
experienced sheep raiser. don't get
too ambitious and try to manage .
larger flock than you car keep UP t.
the standard of excellence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

World says, 1T Is a policy that can
have but one elimination, a bees
shortage that will elevate the cost Of
beef high above the reach Of the
masses"
So the consensus Of opinion Of
those who have carefully studied this
question Ia that the country faces a
shortage In Its supply of beef cattle.
This will undoubtedly inure to the
benefit of men who are breeding beef
cattle, while the beef eaters will con.
tinue to pay high prices for prime
roasts and Juicy steaks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
LOST 81 POUNDS.

Another Terrible Case OF Gravel
Cured BY Doan's Kidney Pills.
Chas. Understein, so w. 44th St., Chi
cage. Ill, says: kidney trouble
me down from 1876 to 1856 pounds and
I was but a shadow of my former self.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Not Militant.

THE social function at Mrs. Come
up's the other afternoon ended In a
drawn battle"
What? Not a quarrel?"
mo, Just a teafght."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Aakiru n Good Deal Of Her

Asking a Good Deal Of Her.
Mrs. Back-Bay--I shall want you to
bs dressed by three o'clock, Ellen.
to receive any friends who may call.
Ellen-Oh, lor. mum! Amt you
goin' to be INF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

It's easier for a young man to write
a satisfactory love letter during court
ship than 1t Is to write a satisfactory
check after marriage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Gillet-So you've Just come from
H~enpecked's funeral. How did the old
boy look? Natural?
Percy-No-relieved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Hamlins Wizard Oil Is recommended by
many physicians. 1t is used In many pub
lie and private hospitals. Why not keep
a bottle on hand in your own home!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Hubby-That milliner Of yours must
be a bird.
Wifey-Nonsense! She has neither
wings mol feathers.
Hubby--Yes: but Just look at this
bill of her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Blow.

Slow.
"Myra, how long has Joe Nevius
been going with you?"
About Is years"
THAT seems an awful long time"
Eyes; l sometimes wonder II Joe's
ever going to ask me to marry him."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Any man ought to get three square
meals a day If he is able to work
and able to keep from being worked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

soft, A hook It the end holds the box
in mace When the grindstone is in use.
saws a writer In the Homestead.
when done using the stone releases
the hook end the box will swing down
and awAy from the stone It ID .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Mrs. wlnslowss Soothing Syrup for CHILDREN
tsething, softens the gums, reduces inhamms'
ton, allays pain. cures wind colc' zoc . Dotue
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
WATER BOX FOR GRlNDsToNE
Wooden Trough Arranged In Such
Manner as to Save Pouring
Can BE Lifted Up for Use.

we have a box attached to our
'qdstone that a easily be raised
or lowered. A grindstone should not
be left In water. as It makes one side
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

One thing rarer than a day In June
is a woman who has nothing to say.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA -.
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the ga Standard dROvs's Ess
The formula 10 plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II Is simply Qulnine and Iron In . tastcless
form. and the most ~effectual form. For grown
people and children. 10 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

great saving In time to have a water
box like this, as 1t saves pouring
water on the stone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

ITCH. ITCH relieved In 90 minutes By
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. At Druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

Even II a woman can't afford a new
hat she can criticise her neighbours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

PILES CURED IN o TO IA DAYS
vcvy druggist will refund money II PAZO OlNI-
Z TNT fsils to cure any case of Itching, Bund,
Hleedlng OF ProtrudinG Piles In 70 10 DAYS ""
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
49, ioeI lI.s:.a
Horse Lett UnlIeu.

Leave a horse united when hooked
to a vehicle and ne VII be likely
to be gone when you return for himA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

It's easier to secure a patent than 1t
q TO convert 1t into cash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
The Curse.

May you hat tree sons, and
may dey all marry for love!"-LondoE
Opinion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Pax Mundl.

Pax Mundl.
Adam bit into the apple.
.'The first peace dinner" he cried.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-02-02
Browns Bronchial Troches

For Hoarsencss and Throat Troubles. No opdaAsS
Sample free. JOHN I. BRowN q Son, Boston, kseA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
WOLVERTON PICKS
BOSTON TO WIN

NEW YORK. Sept S.--Manager
Harry wolverton OF tho Now York
Americans. formerly pilot OF tho
Oakland team. In the Pacific Coast
league. today picked the Boston
Red Sox 20 win the worlds cham.
pionshlp. ahould they finish first In
the American league race.
IL New York cops the National
league bunting" wo!ycrton said.
Boston win win hands down. In
Joe Wood Stahl has q pitcher the
equal Of Marauard. or even Mathew.
son. and he Is a bear for work. He
viii startle the Giant sluggers with
his terrific speed. o'Brien and
Bedlent will offset any other two
twirlers that McGraw has. and Ia
Speaker. Hooper and Lewis Boston
has the best outfIeld in tho league.
The infield. too. Is stronger In ev-
cry department. and Boston should
beat New York Just al easily M tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
MADAM! If YOU DON'T FEEL RIGHT
TAKE DELICIOUS "SYRUP OF FIGS"
Wasteeogaed bowels. torpid liver and decayng food ir
stomach the sick headache. gas, backaehe.
salowness biousness and indigestion.

All women get bilious. headaehy
and constipated-simpiy because
they don't exercise enough They
don't eat coarse food. or enough
fruit and green vegetables. Those
are natures ways OF keeping the
liver and thirty feet OF bowels &C.
tive: but very fow women employ
them. The next beat way u do
lightful. frulty syrup OF Figs.
Nearly all Ills Of women can DO
overcome with syrup OF Ffgs alone.
There IL no need 20 have sick head.
ache. baekachc. dlkziness. stomach
sour and fun u Eases. bilious spells,
aallowneaa, coated tongue. bad
breath. bad complexion. nervous.
nesn and depression. The surost
aud safest remedy 10 ono or two
toaspoonluls OF delicious Syrup OF
Figs. Try this tonlght--you'll feel
splendid In the morning when the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

aomr bile. cioggcd up waste and
poisonous matter have been gently
but thoroughly moved on aud out OF
your System. without nausea. grip
ing or weakness. Your head will be
clear. complexion rosy. breath
awcci, stomach regulated. no more
constipation. gases. pains and aches.
II Ia simply a matter Of keeping
your stomach. liver and bowels
clean and regular Then you will
always be woll-always look and
feel your beat
But get the genulnc--tbo old re.
liable. Ask your druggist for "Sy.
rup Of rigs and Elixir OF SIENNA a"
Refuse. with contempt tho 20.
called F1g Syrups sometimes sub
stituted 20 fool you. The true. gen.
uinc. bears the name California Zig
Syrup Company. look for this on
the label
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

10 u sruei Are we who % 10 the
vaudeville shows vulgarf Are our
tastes lo~f VIII nothing but rag
time satisfy usf Does good music
leave us eoldg
Muso,to says so--Muscttc of the
coaxing fiddle and the tripping
feet. husetse who dances a. she
plays. Mussste would give Us the
ciassIcs
'iiut the managers are wiser than
l. said NuErtte In her dresaing
room AZ the Empress theatre yes.
terday afternoon. "and they will not
let mo play good music. Tho pub
Tic doesn't want H.. they tell me cv-
ywherc go. They tell mc must
play down 20 the public. Il IL al.
ways play down
4 have never appeared In public
abroad, but | am told that over
there. aud especially in Italy. the
managers never have 20 tell the mu.
slciana 10 play down. In italy
even the laborer In the fields un-
derstandg music. and he win have
meme but the beat. There 10 more
need for playing up in Italy
I'm American vaudeville. playing
down seems To mean rngtimc. The
public wants Tho whine and swing
OF Moonlight Bay and oh. You
Beautiful nolll' and The Mystsrs.
oua Rag
Chance put Musette on tho vaude.
vIlia stage She used TO he a 40.
clety entertainer In New York city.
She played at the public charity
performance for the benefit Of the
victims Of the Triangle Shirt fac
tory fire. Henry u. Harris. the pro.
Queer and composer. who later lost
hix life In the Titanic disaster
heard her and gave her q try-out al
an ali.star performances In the Park
theatre. a Sullivan a Consifins
booking agent heard her there. and
booked her for this Coast
Musette 10 not her real name.
Her people are . little ashamed OF
her being on the stage. SO she trss-
els with her mother and . white
Athletics did last fall"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
ALASKA FREIGHT
RATES REDUCED

The second reduction in Alaska
freight rates In ten days WAS an.
nounced yesterday by the Alaska
Steamship Company. The new
rate is so ton on general mef.
chnndise 20 all ports In Southeast.
eru Alaska. sonthbound rates
from Alaska are unchanged, as are
the rates 20 Cordova. Seward. Val.
deg and other southwestern Alasls
ports.
The reduction Will probably start
a rate war. as the other companies
viii have 20 fan IN line 70 get the
business. The rate from Seattle 20
Skagway was once as high MS slf
ton for general Merchandise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
CLEANS THE HAIR AND MAKES IT
BEAUTIFUL 25-GNT DANDfRINt
IN MOMENTS YOUR HAIR SOFT. FLUFFY Lus-
rRous AND AsuNpANr-No FALLING HAIR OR pANpRuFF.

cleansea. purlfies and lnvigoratea
tho scalp. forever stopping itching
and falling hair.
Danderlne IL 10 the hair what
fresh showers OF rain and sanahIne
are to vegetation II goes right To
the roots. inylgoratea and strength.
ems them. Its exhilarating. stlmu.
lating and life.producing properties
cause the hair 10 grow ahundantiy
long. strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty. soft,
iustrous hair. and lots OF Il, n you
win Just get IS cent bottle OF
knowlton's Danderine from any
drug store or toilet counter aud try
II as directed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

Mr.. eAlLARE's PLATFORM
the principal
legislation for the Immediate construction OF "
opportunities thereby opened for American
eizsns Of degree
10 lie Progressive Of Washington:
Representing every tho sentiments
who have been
Of the state OF Wash
history. their united
governmentbui
the end that the wealth
land shall be equal terms TO
Ameftans OF
handicap that Washington
Information about Aaka the
Wasngton representatives, In congress- TO whom
Members naturally look for leadership and guidance
= Alaskan legislation.
washngtons deIsgaon In mus, be pre-
knowledge Of Alaska take the lead
sh affairs such important and bene
mat
Joha special equipment TO qualify
him 4
OF problems from
standpoint leader In the
ment for government railroads there
Mr. Bane the clean and pro
uessise side Aaka welyas Ia Washington
With Washington giving their ndoe
enf decisive the project for system OF
railroads the nomination and election OF
Ar baane confident they WILL
ve give pledge he will definite and lasting results from
ns fglment this public enterprise effec
usey than other could
Respectfully subscribed,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
FIRST ARREST In
VESTS CRUSADE

ftir tnfted Press IeHred Mireb
PORTLAND, Or, Sept 6.-The
first arrest Ia Governor Vests
crusade against vice is made To-
day. Carl Roaenhelm. a bartender.
being held here on a charge OF sell
ing liquor TO Charles Meyers. an
alleged intoxicated man. Rohen-
helm was released on 500 bail
Several other hartendera suspected
Of selling liquor 10 intoxicated men
are under surveillance, Special
Prosecutor Hurst stated other ar.
rests would BIO made within a few
hours.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
woLvrRToN naTAINep

NEW YORK. Sept. G.--iiarry
woiycrton will be retained AZ man.
nger OF the New York American
league team next season. according
90 reliable information here today.
The poor showing OF the Highland.
era this season, due to a series OF
accidents 10 the star players on the
team, gave riAe 10 the report that
Woivcrton's contract would not be
renewed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

surely try a "Dandcrinc Hair
rleause~ " you wish 20 immediate
" double the beauty OF your hair
Inst molsien a cloth with nandc
me and draw Il carefully through
yrur hair. taking one small strand
A. time. this VIII cleanse ths
hair % dust. dirt or any excessiv,
cll--in few moments You Will
h. amatcd. Your hair will be
wavy. fluffy and abundant aud poa
p~ss an Incompatible soltncss, lus.
ire and luxurianee, the beauty and
shlmmer OF true hair hoalth.
Besides heautifying the hair, one
application 81 panderlnc dlssoives
every particle OF Dandruff:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
"PLAY DOWN, MUSETTE, PLAY
DOWN." SHOUT MANAGERS

spl,x dog. who guard her 30 zeal.
ously from the vulaarltles Of the
road that abe leads lonely life.
which 10 a deadly round Of hotels
and trains and raatlme, with now
anu then a teeny.weeny classic
ssndwlehed In.
Hut the managers, believing they
understand their low.brow public
better than she. shout at her ev.
erywhcre abe goes PLAY down,
Muaetta. play downi"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

To decayed teeth saves money and
pain. We replace Missing Teeth
Without . Plate. Good as nature
gave the most fortunate. II your
teeth are all gone you must wear
n plate. For such cases we are
proud 10 offer our Restoration
plate. which has enlisted more
boosters for our office than any
plate ever offered. II corrects a
prematurely old mouth and restores
the youthful contour OF tho lips and
cheeks. Its masticating properties
are unsurpassed and its adaptable.
ity TO the soft tissues OF the mouth
insures II being worn with comfort
and ease. Plate wearerB cannot ar
ford TO pass up this opportunity.
Our prices are from rs TO 80 per
cent less than any OF our competi-
tors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
GOT INDIGESTION, STOMACH UPSET!
BtLCHING UP GAS OR SOURFOOD!

n our tonach s an
harmful
1
DiapepEln
essneas MS certain unlng action In regulating sick
It's millions
and other stomach trouble has the world
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

GEO. LA MONTAGUE. Fairbanks
I'D 4 DUNN, Nome
TOM ANDERSON. Forty.Mls
J. L STEELE. Ianiock
nANK II. YOUNGs. Seward
: ". RANGE. Copper River
FRED LAUBNER. Seward
HUGH DoHERTY. Fairbanks and
Seward
= A. Won HAssLocHER. Ketchi-
kan
John Peterson. Hope
z !. STEWART, Hope
MlL CARPENTER. Kodiak
- STEWART, Hope
y. ?. HENRY, Seward
:. D. MEENACH, Ellanar
VIC. 7. WILLIAMS, Nome
4. u. BRITT. Nome
= ). GRIFFITH, Valdez
q. J. Harry. valdez
~ 4 SMITH, Valdez
SAPoLEON WELLS, Seward
x A. GWfNN. Dawson
LINER A. FRIEND. skagway
vnAs. ". BALLARD, Seward
ALEX PARKER, Valdez
~ COBB, Andreaofsky
ARCHIE MITCHELL, Anvlk
I SHOOT, Anvlk
4 g COBB, Anvik
= Q. BUzARD. Hope
:. 4. ELLIS, susitna
SEOHGE PALMER, Knik
Z; CHRISTENSEN. Seward
= W. TIBBITT, Valdez
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
FEW ACCIDENTS

Accidents IN salmon canneriea
vert very few this year or the
ti2,op0 paid Ia by cannerioa 20 the
lndG1triai Insurance commission,
over $4,000 remains intact yet.
Therp has been 60 date 81 400 paid
cut The largest Individual sum be.
Ing s37 90 Salmon Gamers ex.
press themselves AS pleased with
the working out OF the act.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

Or. [. n. Clark, D. o. .. (Manaosr)
f4os Third Ave, N. W. Cor. Union
NoTE--Brirg this Ad with you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

BEN PRICE. Valdez
A. NJ. POWELL. Valdez
r. A. BUCKLEY. Skagway
wM. A. HESSE. Seward
VIM. II. LEIGH. formerly Skagway
r. -. WHITING, C0rdova.
ARTHUR Il. BURNS. Seward
EUGENE II. SUNNY. Nome
ROGER r. SUNNY, Katalla
r. w. LAUBERT, Valdez
ARTHUR G. NASH, rvome
II. NJ. wfCKER5HAM. Valdez
J. r.. GABBART. Fairbanks
J. G. BOYLE, Valdez
WIN. -. MOORE. Moose Pass
r. p. 5KEEN. Falls Creek
JOHN LECHNER, Falls Crock
J. w. RICHARDS, Tonsina Creek
CHARLES WARREN. Iditarod
NELS PETERSEN. susitna
HENRY VAN OGLE. Sunrise
A. LA MONTAGUE. Fairbanks
p. r. FRANSEN, Fairbanks
ED CRAWFORD. Dawson
JOHN O'SHEA, Fairbanks
X. O'SHEA, Fairbanks
GEORGE RICH. Iditarod.
JAMES BARRACK, Fairbanks
GEO. G. MELfJOTT. skagway
MILO KELLY, knik
w. r.. HUNT, Sunrise
u. T.. CRAWFORD, Circle City
FRED J. PERINE. Latoucho
ISAAC ROSENTHAIs, Knik
A. NJ. NADEAU, Juneau
OTTO X. STRiZEK. Fairbanks
q. r.. LIKES, Seward
PHILIP J. HICKEY, Seward
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
Progressive Primary

@dadp mtahea
in Sp
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

Portland. ore.--tils neither limbs
surrounded by palamas. Miloyan
pupleh appeared AZ police headquar.
terR 10 report thief had entered
his room and stolen his trousers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

- more than 1900 other Aaskans resident washington
- YOUR WORK YOUR PROGRESSIVE pat
se.v FOR JOHN BALLAIhE coNoRE ssMAN-ATLARoE
NhtAoADs. - ~ $3.50
o. z. e RESIDENT HAS BEEN RESIDENT
- "NsFNcToN FoR 80 YEARS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

Edgar c. Snyder, Chairman.
Thos. F. Murphine, Chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-24
LITTLE MISS MUFFETT.

The series Of pretty colored pictures Oh
ve,aous iuvenIle characters in fairylsnd.
which are known to all children, 10 draw
ing 10 a close. Nothing prettier or more
attractive TO children has ever been given
by any newspaper, and The Tribune 10
the recipient OF numerous letters from
pleased parents who have taken delight
in exhibiting and explaining the pretty
pictures TO their children. The series In
cludes Cinderella, Jack and the Bean
stalk. Little Boy Blue, the Queen Of
Hearts, Little Bo-peep. Little Red Riding
Hood and others They are from the
brush Of Miss NJ i. Kirk, OF Philsdei-
phla, who is noted for her skilful ana
realistic portrayal OF beautiful children.
Tie subject Of the picture given with
the Sunday Tribune to-day Is;
Little Miss Muffett sat on tufit.
Eating Of curds and whey; -
There came a spider and sat down oesioe
And frightened Miss Muffett away.
Tuffit is an old English name for a
footstool. Little Miss Muffett sat on a
footstool outside the doorway leading into
the garden spider came along and
frightened her sadly, so that she spilled
the curds and whey of which she had
been partaking. The spider did not mean
10 alarm her, for he was a gentlemanly
spider wearing A red coat and a high hat.
which he holds in his hand as he bows
politely 10 the little lady.
Miss Muffett is a very pretty child, with
brown. curly hair. and ls dressed In a
low-cut yellow dress and yellow shoes
She has arisen hastily from the tunht on
which she has been seated, overturning
blue bowl in which was the curds and
whey. The open door behind her shows
q dark interior, with window at the
| BACK A rose bush in bloom grows near
the corner OF the building, and Jagged
walk leads through the grass plot. II Is
very pretty picture, probably one OF
Miss Kinks best efforts. and must be
seen to be appreciated. 1t will be found
inserted in the Magazine Section. Next
week, Jack and Jill.