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vi •••'«.* ." L . •*-. ••'»« - «t ^ **•<• -. •* « - -1 i „ f BABY'S NAM*. flHB tether took the Bible down, ; , . AJid in his dear old-fashioned hand Upon its record pages brown He wrote tlio nauie u it should itud. Bat protest came fiom all the rest•>• At giving such a littl<- fairy ' a The dearest, sweetest, and the ben * That antiquated Eami> to carry. " And aunts and second cousins cry "A name bo worn and ordinary i [ ' Cou'd not bo found if one B-wnld tagfr As that same appellation 'Mary.'* And o'er and o'er again they land Her yellow cnrls, her Gabv pmce^ "Oh, call her 'Ethelind' or '\-ur.d,' Or 'Christine,' for her angel face." "But t<me will change th's polden a To match the eyes iu dusky spli Par better name her 'Beatrice, Or 'Imogen,' serene an<^tender. "Oh name th» child fcr Aunt IxmiaHi For she, good soul, is well-to-do, . The compl liient is sure to please IkMr, And we can call the darling 'Lou,*" ' ' Most prudent counsel, all too late! 'Twixt Malachi's and Matthew's page* Appears, unchangeable as fate, The name beloved of all the ages. The ancient gem, its prurity Unspoiled shall grace our latest beauty ; Sometimes on dearer lips to be The synonym of love and duty. And gracious womanhood adorn, *• However fortune's gift may vary, Till on a day like Easter morn . f'he hears the Master call her "Mary." -Columbus Dispatch. - TRUE LOVE CONQUERS. - ' " C. K. CBISPI. Major Bro wning, the famous impressario, rode slowly down the country road, smooth­ ing now and again his horde's chestnut mune, like the Judge in Whittier's poem. It was a cliarmiug day in early April, ;md, although got by any means a lover of ru­ ral life, the gallant Major found it quite impossible to look unmoved upon the beau­ tiful stretch of country with its low hills, its c lustering treeR. its breath of early flow­ ers. He hummed softly the favorite song of the opera, which was at once his joy and his annoyance. A bird poised on a swaying limb com­ menced a charming song without words. The Major halted and listened. The tiny songster, unabashed by the presence of the famous critic, poured out its wonderful flood of melody; trills that would hive made a prima donna die of envy, quivered from his tiny throat. Sweeter and fuller rose the joyous notes, tilling the air with their rapturous minstrelsy, until, as if en­ amored of its own voice, or, perhaps, over­ come by the sight of his admiring auditor, the singer plumed his wings and soared up into the blue. The Major clapped his hands enthusias­ tically. "I acknowledge the perfection of your manner, the charm of your voice, but why are you not a woman able to take the part of Julia in my unfortunate opera? Why have I found a musical genius if I cannot find a voice for my heroine? I want nothing more--only a voice, and I long in vain." • The Major was growing tragic, he clutched his hands in mock despair, and went moodily on his way when--but let the Major tell the story in his own words. It was after dinner on the same day, and he and his friend, Colonel Forrester, of the Priory, were lingering over their wine and walnuts. "You know, Guy, that when I left you after breakfast, for a ride, I was still out of sorts. I have told you of my new opera; you knew that I needed a soprano to take the leading role--something new. The music is phenomenal, I wanted a marvel­ ous voice. The lirst thing I heard was wh:it the poets call a 'feathered songster.' I wish you could have heard him--he could fill the part superbly, but--he flew away; they all do. I shall never feel safe until my young lady has signed her contract. You can't imagine the trouble I have un­ dergone, the miseries I have endured season after season, just to please grum­ blers like yourself. I have to please every­ body; prima donna, prima donna's hus­ band, her stage lover, the^public, the--" Cononel Forester laughed and filled the Major's glass. "I understand; but what about your new discovery?" "All in good time. Well, as I left my bird or after he left me, rather, I went on 111 v way regretting that so much sweetness should be lo-t when I heard a woman's voife--a woman's' did I say? Barbarian, savage! An angel's voice; the voice of a seraph. I rode on quiekly in the direction whence the clearest, fullest notes even I have ever heard issued and I beheld her. A girl of 18 or so, tall, slight, with a face as lovely as her voice. I could have fallen on my knees before her ejaculating faintly, 'my de­ liverer!'--but I didn't." "Glorious!" laughed the Colonel; "let me finish your story for you. I know her--have known her since we were children--at least since she was a child; you can tell me noth­ ing. She is an orphan, she is poor, she is ambitious. Her name is Mary Percival. her home is with a shrewish .step-aunt, if such a relationship can exist, she is very lovely, her voice is marvelous--but." Here the gentleman paused, enjoying the enger expectancy of his friend's face "but. Mad­ emoiselle has a lover; a bteru young man who thinks it a ein to laugh, who looks upon the theater as the bottomless pit who--• but, in short give it up, Fred, you can never succeed." "Give it 'up! Aimico mio',, you don't know women; I do. I spoke to her; I told her of the power which lay conceal'd with­ in that glorious voice of hers; I pictured glowingly the hpppy life of a famous singer; f waxed eloquent until I st irtl <1 myself. 'Give it up?' You will hear her nest season on the stage--the fairest prima donna of the century." Colonel Forester leisurely?filled his glass, pushed the decanter across to his friend, and lit another cigar; then lazily watching the white rings of the smoke ascend, said carelessly, "All very true as to the wealth and the fame, but Miss Percival is engaged to a young civil engineer now in Mexico. I have understood that they will be married upon his return to England. Alfred Tem­ ple is a man of two much pride and ability to permit his wife to appear on the stage as--what would you call her?--Madame Templino?" In no wise disconcerted Major Browning hummed softly the favorite song of his new ojiera. "('harming is it not? And then her face! What eyes! what a mouth! what expression! As she stood there iu the sunlight hi her white dress, a half-startled look on her young face, one slender hand, clasping her lovely throat--she--why, positively, I never felt so old, so blase, before. The man is fortunate who wins that exquisite creature--but she will be ulia in the opera of my rising young genius--Ramon Del Camp. You know him? No?" Then the conversation branched off from Mary Percival to the Spaniard, whose music was to set all the world won­ dering a little later in the year. Still, when Major Browning rose to retire for the night, Colonel Forrester returned once more to the charge. "Mark my words, yon will fail yet." "Fail! You should have seen her face as I pictured her glorious future to her. It •as an easy conquest. 'When has love ever jpven way to ambition?' you asked the ether day. A little while, and you shall gee that m a woman's he.irt is no "love lik:» the love of^Fame. The applause of kings Against the tame Coimnou-plaee of a hus- baud's affection! Nonsense, Guy, you are behind your age! Fred Browning, late of the--the, old Grey, with a glittering bait Can give the od ls to handsome Alfred Temple. Still. I will be generous; he shall liave a complimentary ticket daring the Beasou." "Most kind, most noble! Bat we shall see what we shall see." "Which will be Miss Percival as Julia, the new prima donna with 1b * face of an Mig:*l and the voice of the l»iv»l I heard tbi« morning. Give up, indeed!" The gallant Major's face of disgust was a *tu«Iy us he left the room. pondering over the stranger's words. The one regret her proud heart had ever exper­ ienced since she had became Alfred Tem­ ple's promised wife, was that she was a penniless orphan. Now, while he should be toiling for her in his far Mexican home, she. too, couftl win laurels and wealth. She had never been farther from her quiet village home than to the neighboring coun­ ty town; she knew as much of the world and its pleasures.tind miseries as her little baby-cousin sleeping peacefully in its mother's nrras in the next room. She had listened to Major Browning's description of what her reception would be bj fhe world; she hid seen herself in the stiffly, that he thought so much of it that this was not the place to discuss the mat­ ter." "You are not angry?" she asked, softly. "Angry? With yon?" Then he said, very quietly, "Is it your intention to accept this gentleman's terms? \o become an opera-singer?" vj "I had thought so for a little while. Yon know I did not expect you home so soon." Then for a lpst attempt Major Browning said in his quick, decided way: "The whole affair can be easily settled nt once. Miss Percival, will you sign the promised contract? Your success is as­ sured. your fortune secured; there is noth crowded concert room, had heard the ap- | ing which you can desire the signing of pla|i«e of a cultivated audience, or, better still, had felt the rapt silence as her voice thrilled all hearts. And then--Alfred! Fi/st to glory iu her triumph, first to sh tre iyher fame--how delight <1 he would be 'hen.the world should render its homage h your name to this paper will not give ytou. Fame, wealth--" "On the other hand," said Alfre8, "I can offer you very little; neither wealth nor fam_»--only au honest nam a and a man's true heart." Mary looked from one to another, the When Major Browning called upon her j wild rose flush in her cheek, her soft in th_> morning, he made known more fully i bright eyes misty--and then she smiled di- ln her ova room Mazy Percival sat alone his plans. As he looked upon her exqui site face and heard again her rich v<i -e, he was aroused to an enthusiasm unni- ial to a man of his somewhat phlegmatic tem­ perament. When he left her she had agreed to all his wishes. She would receive the instruc­ tion of the master he would procure for her: she would carefully study the part of Julia; she would appear iu one grand con­ cert before a chosen audience--th-n, and then only, would she consent to sign a con­ tract for a specified length of time. "Because, after all," she said gaily; "you may find me condemned by the voice of public opinion, and then what would you do?" "After /had expressed my opinion as to the merits of your voice, my clear young ladv," he said superbly. "You will* par­ don me, but you show great modesty"--he hated to say ignorance of his reputation as art critic and connoisseur--"great modesty. I fear you will not retain that humble opin­ ion of yourself a year from now; you will be, like the rest of the world then--fully conscijnis of your powers. We all are." he added^juiekly, as he saw the swift flush •rise to. herrair young cheek. "Now, once more, if you will so honor me," and he led her to the pi/no with the courtly grace he. had found so taking with women. "She is a wonder, a marvel, Guy," he said enthusiastically to his friend that night; "she will be a revelation to all Lon­ don next season. If only I had that con­ tract signed by that fairy hand, I would snap my fingers at Fate--a happy man. It was the eventful night of Mary Perci- val's life--the night of her debut; the night which would set the seal of i public opinion upon Major Browning's dictum; the night to make or mar her prospects. The great hall was comfortably filled by, the select audience bidden to judge of Ma­ jor Browning's discovery. London had contributed her rank and fashion, her learning and wealth this Christmas Eve to give elegance and tone to Miss Perci- val's debut. The leading papers had each sent its reporter armed with pencil and note-book to jot down his impression of the young debutante. First of all there was an orchestral overture to which every one listened with well-bred composure and lick af enthusiasm; then followed a dashingand brilliant pianiste in one of her own dashing compositions; then blase opera-goers i;q^sed themselves to in­ terest; languid "fine ladies allowed them-^ selves to look eagerly at the beautiful young creature who came forward with all the ease and grace of manner born, of in­ nate refinement. A lovely girl in the float­ ing white draperies with clusters of red- berried holly looping her dress and lying against the chestnut waves of her hair." "Far too beautiful," whispered one passee maiden lady to her neigbhbor, "to have a good voice--or any other talent." " You think so," returned the olher smil­ ingly, a young Countess hoted alike for her wit and beauty. "Her manner is the perfection of art since it admirably conceals what art has taught," said another, a long-haired poet. " Wait until we hear her," said the fair Countess, gaily. "Better keep our wit and criticism until then.". It was the realization of Mary's dream. All those faces before her were merely vis­ ions she h-id seen that night in her cfuiet room; she knew they were around her, but their presence embarrassed her less than when she had felt them with her that still April night. She heard the opening chords of ihe accompaniment, she saw the Major's auxious face and could not, for the life of her, repress the queer feeling of aiuusen^ent which took possession of her for the moment. Then she sang--sang as never woman sang before. It was a song which the young Spaniard had written for her, a song which breathed the soul of music in every rapturous note. Eyes that had not wept for years saw the white-robed singer through a mist; women drooped their faces behind their fans to hide from olher eyes the tears which filled their own. Fuller, clearer, sweeter the marvelous voice rose aud soared through the vast hall with the fresh ecstatic fulness of a lark's silver voice, then it died ('.own to silence--the silence which could be felt, and Mary knew what is meant by winning one's laurels. • She did not respond to the cncore, but later in the evening she again came for­ ward to receive a perfect ovation. Again she sang--an old Engltsh ballad of Christmas time that held the sweetness of the angelic song heard bv the Eastern shepherds on that first Christmas night. As she finished, those nearest to her de - tected a rich rose flush rise to her face, and saw that a look of recognition seemed to flash from her eyes to the eyes of some one in the audience. Behind the scenes the ovations continued. With sweet, shy lij s she answered the words of her admirers, the rose still pulsing in her cheek--bui she cared for it all so little, for a few minutes before she had seen across the sea of faces the face of Alfred Temple. Madame Arditis brilliant playing ehiptied the room of all save Mary and Major Browning. "Yon are satisfied that I was not mis- trken," he said, exultingly. "It has been too wonderful," she answered softly; straining her ears for the sound of that well-known step. 11 You are not afraid to occasion me a ter­ rible loss now, I fancy?" he went on smil­ ingly. "The world'shall see you and hear you as Julia, after all"--but she was paying no heed to him. sh" was across the room, her hands clasped in the strong, brown hands of her lover. ^ Very cold, very stern his face; his voice quiet fis if they had met after a separation of a day in>tead of two years. "You diil not receive my letter?" he asked. "The letter in which I announced my in­ tended return." "I have besn i,n London for a week," she answered, her heart beating violently. "1 did not know you were coming home so soon." "I have had an excellent position offered ni*> in England, but--"here a quiver broke his voice--' it, would have been better for nje had I not accepted it." "Why not? I do not understand you." "No!" Then he broke out bitterly, "I come home to you, the Mary whom I left so short a time ago. and what do I find? Have you giveu me up, that I find on the stage of a concert room the woman who was my promised wife?" Major Browning groaned audibly. He only need to look from young Temple's set white face to Mary's tearful eves to know that he stood iu great danger of losing his young singer. He drew near and bowed graca-msly to the young man. "I'avdon me," he said blandly, "but I think I have the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Temple?" Alfred bowed stifly. "Allow me to explain the rather bewild­ ering state of affairs." he said, smilingly; and then in his own inimitable manner he related the whole occurrence. "But I knew it was all up with me," he said ;ifierw.vrds to Colonel Forrester. "The moment, she turned to him and asked in that low. sweet voice of her's, what he thought of it all. 'Thought of it' --why, the fellow was black as thunder ut t-e said,, viuely and put her hand in Alfred Temple's strong clasp. * • * * * "Without a word, I assure you, Guy. And my ship went down, down to the bot­ tomless ocean, and poor Julia still waits for her breathing semblance." "What did I tell you?" laughed the Colonel, gaily. Many hospitals and curative institutions use only Bed Star Cough Core for throat and lung troubles. It cures. Price, twemty- At* oents. St Jacobs Oil cores rheumatism. XfiLEGRAFHIC ABBREVIATIONS. Vain* of the Latin Language. ""It hag been pointed out that the Latin language lends itself very readily for the purpose of saving words in tele­ graphic messages. In many of the fol­ lowing cases the saving is" not great, but as every word means a half-penny in the course of a year it might amount to a good deal. It would be easy to make a fixed code which would effect a far greater saving than the Latin lan­ guage aflords. The drawback to this is that the fixed code would not be generally understood. It may be said also that the Latin language is not gen­ erally understood. That is quite true, but still there are a very large number of educated persons throughout the country who could very advantageous­ ly communicate in this way. The fol­ lowing are a few instances which we have jotted down at .random, just to show what can be done: What Woidd the Werld D* without woman? asks the essayist who starts out to say something' new on tbif oft-treated subject. Of course, the human element of the world would not exist without woman, so the question is gratuitous. It would have been far wore sensible to ask: What would the world do without the salvation of woman, without a panacea for her physical ills- and a cure for her peculiar diseases? In a word, what would the world do without Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription," the great remedy for female weaknesses? It is Indispensable for the ills of womankind. The oo&chman's occupation is more agree­ able than that of the hostler; but the latter's is more stable. STRICTLY PURE. Ccntatu Wo Opina in An Form. 1"onneor middle-aged men suffering from nervous debility and kindred weaknesses should Rend 10 cents in stamps for larjfe il­ lustrated treatise suKKestintf sure means of cure. World's Dispensary Medical Associa­ tion, Buffalo. N. Y. Busy Men. We .wonder whether it evor occrtrs to the self flattering victims of so-called "overwork" that much of the best and most valuable labor of the world is performed by men who should be, ac­ cording to the idea's of the 6mall men who are continually treading a littte quart measure space, smiting their brows, and calling themselves over­ worked, seduced to mere dust or pulp by the amount of friction to which they are constantly subjected. It is unnec­ essary to go very far afield for in­ stances of great and successful efforts in many directions by individual men, whose toil and achievements should put to the blush most of us, who sit down content with having performed our one little task each day; and uti- grily, or languidly perhaps, resent t!ie imposition of any task of public or private interest which does not concern our own little scheme of money (jet­ ting, or our personal aggrandizement. The busy workers, the people of method and many interests, arc usually too closely occupied to find time for valetudinarianism. There is probably a good deal of truth in the theory that ohange of labor is the best rest; and whatever relief comes from variety of occupation is certainly due to the toilers of the com­ munity who, besides attending to their private business or professional inter- ests, are always called upon with gen­ eral accord to shape and direct any public movement or enterprise in which the public embarks. Let it, be relief to a sister city stricken with plague, famine, or pestilence; a subscription for a public charity; a reform move­ ment in a field of government; or the raising a statue or other testimonial to some worthy servant of the state or of mankind, and the already busy men, the men who seem absorbed in all sorts of occupations and cares, are the men who are called upon and who shoulder the burden apparently as a matter of simple habit. For the habit of hard work can be acquired and won as easily by people in average health, as the mantle of invalidism is awkwardly carried by people who need only a thorough shaking up and an interest in all the problems of life to make that life well worth the living. , The busiest people are the happiest as a rule, even where their work is monotony; and after all can any mo­ notony )>•) more distressing than the fruitless search for pleasure outside our daily paths? The gospel of work should be preached regularly from every pulpit in the land; and the men whose leisure hours are devoted mainly to vegetating in the hope of finding rest in the process; and with contem­ plating with every increasing interest the problem of their own petty }>erson- alities, to the exclusion of everything broader and wider, should be taugut that wearing out is better than rusting out; and that the sum of the epicureau philosophy "a short life and a merry one" may be the least reward of hard labor with generou* self-denial and de­ votion to the good of our own kind. ' Very few of us are really overworked, and many of us are simply tired with the ceaseless round of treadmiil duties which form our daily toil. Mere idling will not give rest atter such labor; a well chosen variety of occupations anc^ interests in our 90-called leisure hours may be the panacea we are seeking. Not less work, but more kinds of work, is the thing needed to promote the hap­ piness of most of us.--Boston Courier. Valens. Serano.. Veniamne? Bescribe. If I am well enough. Weather permitting. Shall I come ? Wire back. Be there to meet me. Adea conventurns. Shall bring my lug- Impedimentaferamf gage. As arranged. , Composite. ° Be ready to receive two. Dnobus parari. Important business. Unloreseen circum­ stances. Am delayed at home Shall I bring my broth' er? Did you get my letter ? Not yet. By some chance. Do not be anxious. Gravia. Improvica. mi detiueor. .tremne feram? Accepistine literal f - Nondum. Casu. NolH solicitari. The Humming of the Wires. The humming of telegraph and tele­ phone wires, so often heard, is gener­ ally considered to be caused l>y tne wind. R. W. McBride, of Waterloo. Ind., who specially studied the ma ter for several years on his private wire, which had a strong gift of humming, is satisfied that the wind is not the arent, for he found the sound more likely to be heard on a dry, clear, cool and calm evening than at any other time lie is also convinced that the sound is not produced by electricity, for he could detect no signs of that agent when the humming was going on, while at times, when the wire was evidently charged, there was no sound. The humming was accompanied by a rapid vibratiou of the wire. In fact, the matter is thought to be a sort of 13-15-14 puzzle of popular science.--Exchange. Critics on the Clerary. Not long since a professional man objected to the preaching of his pastor on the ground that it was "too senten­ tious." Said his friend: "You sur- prises,me. This is the last charge I should expect to he$r brought against him." "But it is trne. He uses six times as many sentences to express his ideas as you would!" A layman, also a professional man, generally closes his prayers thus: "Guide us while we remain in the church humilitant, and at last admit us to the Church triumphant." Yet many df these men are the first to crit­ icise ministers. One who heard a min­ ister say, "When Adam was born," in­ stead of created, said, "I call that a most e-greg-ri-ous blunder.--Lhristian Advocate. Come in the morning, Ades mane, congre- we will go together. diejnur. Are we to expect you ? Telle ex^tctiibimus? Your brother has ar- Advenit frater, valet. rived, he is well. Be here at eight. Ades octava. At ten in the morning. Decima inane. Come back, urgent bus- Iiedi, gravia poscunt. iuess calls you. » He (or she) is worse, Gravescit, festina. come at once. We will meet you. Te conveniemus. He arrived safely after Tutus redivit, tran- a smooth passage. quillo. After rough passage. Saevienti. All well. Optime. Father will be at sta­ tion. Pater station! aderit. Have bedroom and fire Cubiculum ignemque ready. para.^ Shall return home from Hinc domum redibo. hero. In the evening. Vesperi. Heior sbeihas not come, Non odvenit, sollicitor. am very auxious. Will write fully. Describam. Shall I send carriage for Mittamnu tibi rhedam ? you f Can you ? Potesne ? Will you have both? Accipiesne atnbo?* Your goods will not be'Tua non hodie perflci- flnished to-day. entur. Do as suggested. Fac constitute. Have received letter, Literati acceptas, con- will do as you wish. ficiani. Will vou come with me Visesne theatrum me- to the theater to-mor- ciim eras ? row 'I Shall it be sent at once? Mitteturne statim? It has not come yet, did Nondum veuit, inisig- you send it? tine? Did you order this mail Jussistine hunc pecu- to taku the money'! niam uceipere ? Keep him till I come. Detineatur donee ve- nero. Shall you be at home to- Erisue domi vesperi? night? Shall B'tay longer than Diutius constitute ma- arranged ? nebo ? Have found! your pa- Libellosne inventos pers, shall I send inittom? them on ? A slight mishap, shall Casu inorabor. be- late. Where shall I meef Ubi te conveniam? ' you ? Have left bag at home, Sacnllum domi relic- send it on. tmn uiitte. Shall reach town at five. Urbcm nnpetam mane in morning. quiuta, Everything Gons Wrong In tbe b:xlily mechanism when the liver gets out of order. Constipation, dyspepsia,-contami­ nation of the blood, imperfect assimilation, are certain to ensue. But it is eaay to prevent these consequences, and remove their cause, by a course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which stimulates the biliary organ and regulates its action. The direct result is a disappearsnce of tbe pains beneath the ribs and through the shoulder blade, the nausea, headaches, yellow­ ness of the skin, furred look of the tongue, and sour odor ot the breath, which characterise liver complaint. Sound digestion and a regular habit of body are blessings ulso secured by the use of this celebrated restorative of health, which iui- tiarts a degree of vigor to the body which is its >est guarantee of safety from malarial epidem­ ics. Nerve weakness aud over-tension are re­ lieved by it, and it improves both appetite and sleep. The first fatal joke of which we have any record is the pebble which killed Goliath. Certain Mtkebals, once forming a part of almost every medicine, are now regarded dangerous and nnne essary. The evils they produce are worse than the diseases tlicy were supposed to cure. Dr. Walker's California Vinegar Bitters contains nothing hut the iuices of plants--and cures all disoruers of the liver, skin, blood. kidneys, digestive organs, and A baker is generally very well bred, and in social life always takes the cake. If yon need a perfect tonic or a blood puri­ fier, take Dr. Jones' lied Clover Tonic. It speqilily cures all troubles of the stomach, kidneys, and liver. Can be taken by the most delicate. Price 50 cents. Tbe engineer of the soda fountain attends Strictly to that business of fizz. Selection of the Fittest. Great possibilities have been attributed "by men of science to the process of selec­ tion and survival of the fittest; hut in rail­ way traveling there is one other thing to be observed, of equal, if not greater, import­ ance. That is, selection of the quickest. There is no more marked example of this truth than that afforded by the Danville lloute, to Florida and New Orleans. The Danville crosses the Ohio lliver on the new bridge, near Evansville, aud is thus able to carry its passengers from Chicago to Nash­ ville in sixteen hours--one-third less than any competing line. With this advantage at the start, it is, of course, an easy matter to maintain the lead to the Gulf, and the Danville does it. Here, you see, is an op­ portunity offered Southern travelers, of se- leetion of the fittest and quickest. Palace Buffet Cars and the highest rate of speed have, contributed their share to the popu­ larity of this line. No change of cars to Niishville, and but one change to New Orleans and all points in Florida. Send a two-cent stamp to William Hill, .General Passenger Agent, Chicago & Eastern Illi­ nois liailroad, Chicago, and get a copy of the new illustrated work, "Florida -- A Story." . The Great German Physician. The remarkable phase 111 the practice of Dr. Peter W. Schmidt (frequently called Dr. Pete) is, he never asked one to deseril>e their disease but tells each one their trouble without asking a question. His success is phenomenal. His practice enormous. He is sought after by hun­ dreds wherever he goes, because he cures when every other physician and remedy have failed. He lias allowed his great medicines, Golden Seal •Bitters and Lung Fond for Consumption, to lie offered to the suffering, and we assert without fear of successful contradiction that there is no disease they will not cure. Thousands of bottles have ls»en sold. Thousands of broken- down and discouraged invalids saved. Send to Golden Seal Hitters Company, Holland City, Midi., for Facte for the Million! Free. Free to Ministers, Lawyers, Doctors, and Teachers. I will send two bottles of Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup-- remedy in the irorld for Cough«, ('old#. Throat and Lung Dineases--if yon will recommend it to your friends, and get your dealer to order a dozen bottles from his wholesale druggist. Send name of your druggist. Map of lloly Land free with medicine. Address Dr.C. D. AYarnbb, Chicago, 111. All druggists. f "Wo have sold your preparation for rheumatism, Atlilophoros, for the past year, with perfect satis:action to ourselves find customers," from druggists Sniiley & llrown. Of Maple Park, III., shows a mutually satis­ factory state of affairs in that sylvan town. The Oootor's Kndorseiiiciit. Dr. W. D.Wriiilit. Cincinnati, Ohio, sends the sub­ joined professional endorsement: "I have prescribed DR. WM. HALL'S BALSAM FOR THE LITNCiS in a great number of cases, and always with sucoen*. One mae in particular was Riven up by several physicians, Who had been called in for consultation with myself. The.patient had all the symptoins^of conlintied Con­ sumption--cold nitrht sweats, hectic fever,* harassing coughs, etc. He commenced immediately to get bet­ ter, and was soon restored to his usual health. I fonnd DR. WM. HALL'S BALSAM F<PR THE LUNGS ITAR MARK. (OUGUFUII from Opiates, 1Untitle* and EL. 25$?- It DauoottTB a*d DtAiVU. THE CHAKIB A. TOOKL1B 00^ BALTIMORE, MP. . Production and Consumption. Ten thousand wage-workers, it is es­ timated, are thrown out of employment every year by improvements in ma­ chinery. The expansion of machinery, | most valuable expectorant, for breaOiw up di.- , , 1 ^ . tressma eouahs and colds.' of course, m turn re-et&ploys most, if not all, this labor, and, so far as ltfbor statistics gc to show, leaves the wage- workers in better condition each suc­ ceeding decade. There is a turnifig point in this question of increasing pro­ duction without correspouding increas­ ing consumption. Every year brings us nearer to it. A more equitable dis­ tribution will become a commercial ne­ cessity in a short time, in order that capital, machinery and producing ca­ pacity may be profitably employed, to say nothing of tlie question of justice to labor.--Philadelphia Record. Dr. J . Boudon Sanderson, Professor of Physiology in the University Col­ lege, London, expresses the belief that the evils of the use of alcoholics pre­ ponderate over the benefits, and that "all the benefits are dispensable bene­ fits."--Dr. Foote's Health Monthly. It is a curious fact that everybody is the postman's friend. The modern pariah never was a mail-carrier. Kightmare, tick-headache, depression of spirits, and waut ot ambition are symptoms of a dis­ eased liver. The lun^s, stomach, and bowels are all in sympathy. Life i< only a living1 death. Dr. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discov­ ery" acts upon ttie torpid liver, and effectu­ ally removes all the<e difficulties and disor­ ders. Nervous feelinirs, jrloomy forebod- injrs, and irritability of temper ail disappear. A xoung man biting his mustache is a case of "downiu the mouth."--Jiochuter l'o/U-Ex- jraus. No one should delay when they have a cough or cold,when a 53 cent bott'eof liitfelow's Posi­ tive Cure will promptly aud safely cure them. Dollar size cheapeslvfor family use or chrouio cases. ' \ . Why is a painter like a second-hand clothes dealer ? Because be brushes for a living. Foe sick and nervous headaches, constipa­ tion, and liv.-r troubles, take Ayer's Pills. Soap was first mentioned byf Pliny, which proves that it's an historical lye.--Sem York Jiew*. „ Invigorate, renew, and beautify the hair by the use of Hall's Hair Itenewer. - She Prepared f«r Rough Weather. Fashional Daughter (preparing to go out)--"What are tbe probabilities for to-day, mamma?" Mamma (looking over the paper)-- "High easterly winds, with local ra.na." Fashionable Daughter (to maid)-- "Jane, you may get out my striped siik stockings and shoes."--thil'adelyhid Call A statue recently discovered in the bsd of the Tiber proves to be a Bac­ chus. He stands six feet high, is east in bronze, with ivory eyes, is exquis­ itely modeled, aad in exoeUent preser­ vation. A pokeb party--the Ragpicker. The dent­ ist's motto--too thin. --Xeut York World. Poke Cod-Ljver Oil, made from selected livers on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who bavo •noe takon it prefer it to all others. Physicians have de­ cided it superior to any of the other oils in market. "Put up" at the Uault Hons*. The business man or tourist will find first- class accommodations at the low price of $2 and $2.50 per day at the Gault House, Chica­ go, corner Clinton and Madison streets. This far-famed hotel is located in the center of the city, only one block from the Union Depot. Elevator; all appointments first-class. Hott SC. Gates. Proprietors. : f Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples and rough Skin, cured by using' Juniper Tah Soap, mads by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New Tsrk. Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to uss. It is not a liquid or a snuff. 60c. emeQT Cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, k Batfcfttbe, Headache. Tootimebe, , 8pralas, Bruiees\ ete., eU'. PRICE. FIFTY €ENT«. AT DRUGGISTS ANI> l>F_4LEBa» THE Til AHMC9 A. TOOKLER CO.. H4ITIHORF. WD. ViNEGAR BITTERS la the great Blood Purifier and Life-giving Principli'; a Gentle Purgative and Touic; a perfect Rejiovtitor and Inviprorator of the system. In Vinegar Kilter* there is vitality bat no alcoholic or mineral poison. Iliwaws of the Sklu, of whatever name or nature, are literally dug up and carried out of the system in a short tune by the use of the Bitters. Vinegar Bitters allays feverishness. It re­ lieves, and in time cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout, and similar painful diseases. Vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and prevents Diarrficea. Never before has a medicine been com­ pounded possessing the power of Vikeqab Bit- TEhs to heal the sick. Send for either of our valuable reference books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants, our Medical Treatise on diseases, or our Catechism on Intemperance ai.d Tobacco, which last should ue read by every child and youth in the land. Any two of the above books mailed free on Receipt of four cents for registration fees. 4.H. McDonald Drag Co., 632 Washington St., N.Y. BUY SALZER'S (I«Crowe,Wis.) SEEDS. fete-Fr*. QUICK 11 gales,big work, no talk. $1 en hour for either ml $14.50 samples free. Send sttimp and w- ©or© h, pleMant winter'** tmsineea. Ci. B. Merrill A Oo., Chicatro. III. PLAID SHAWL GIVER AWAY 1 Tferemgh the f*ilar«of a )ar£emaa« *f*ctLirer of Ca&hmero^tSlmwls ttarc has come Into our hands » BOPiignment of I*lai<i Sbawb, goods, which we pronose to ] (M ladies la tbe following 8«d u® estus for 8 mem, subscHp- Hon to Farm and Household* * Iwjr* SSjififC IMnstraLed paper, d©- TOted to Farm and Household topics. Stories aud general rrist^Hany, and Vrlliwen4v«a oo^of theae beaut Iful e1utwU*FnKE i'j mail poctpfcM, id £ ih.iwh ftcd 5 sub* odc addrete for $1- ion gisaraxitcod m Btomej rtfumM. Andrei* farm ajh> norscnoiiH „ IvtfMi Cms. The attention of rtadera of Firot-rlaft<* Ntnry I 'r- JW" is called to THE C1IK I.FIMJFR, the largest Family Story Paper in the United States. It is issued ev«ry week, and each number contain, eiffht large pages filled with handsomely illustrated Com­ plete »o<l Continued Stories by the best American authors: Witty Sayln«s by the most prominent humorous writers ; Incidents and Anecdotes of •M® l«*te War, from the pens of old soldiers in both armies; the Latest Fashions, and other ar­ ticles of interest to ladies, by highly intelligent lady contributors : and many other original features com­ prised in a Klrst.elnas Family Story Paper. TilK t'll K'Ai^O LEIMiKK is now pronounced in every way equal to any of the $3 Story Papers, ami is sold for just one-half that sum. THtC CHICAGO liEUOEK has been published for fourteen years, and is no new venture. It is the Only Story 1'nper in the country that eoes to its subseribers folded, pasted and trimmed so that read­ ers can readily turn from one page to another, with­ out unfolding the entire TilK ( III( AGO I.KIMiKK will be mailed to any address ior the year ISS6 for One Dollar and Fifty Cents, postsife paid. It ia a Three Dollar paper in every particular, but will be sold for the year 1^6 at one-half that sum, namely, One Dollar and Fifty Cents. T1IK CHICAGO LEDGER is For Sale by Newsdealers, Postmasters and Subscription Agents throughout the United States. 19" Now is the time to subscribe. Send three cents in postape stamps for Sample Copy. Back Numbem will be mailed to any ad­ dress when desired. Address all communications to THE CHICAGO LEIIUEK, *71 Franklin Htreet, Chicago, ll(. CATARRH IN THE HEAD 1 • a disease of the mucous HAY-FEVER SO cents at druggist*' or h' ELY BROTHERS a disease of the raucous membrane. It generally originates in the nasal pas­ sages and maintains its stronghold in the head. [Yoro this point it sends forth a poisonous virus along the membranous linings and through the digestive organs, corrupt­ ing the blood and produc­ ing other troublesome and dangerous symptoms. Cream Halm is a rem­ edy based upon a correct diagnosis of this disease, andean be defended upon. mail. . Drucgists. Owetro, N. Y. t. it The BEST and CHEAPEST COUGH AND GROUP R E M K D Y . As an Expectorant it has no Equal. ALLEN'S LOG J1LSJM! IN THREE SIZE BOTTLES, Price. 25 cts.. 50 cts. and $1 per bottle. The 25-CENT BOTTLES are put op for the accom­ modation of all who desire simply a COl'GH air CKOL P KEMEDY. Those desinn/ a remedy for CONSUMPTION or any LUSb DIS&ASE should secure, th* lance Atw bottles. Directions accompany each bottle. ? " . jWSold by All Meoicink D«AT.rma.~^B> . J.N. HARRIS &^07TLim«efl), PraJTi, CINCINNATI. OHIO. DR. RAD WAY'S Sarsaparillian Resolvent, ' The Great Blood Purifier, For the cure of Chronic Disease. Chronic Rheuma­ tism. Scrofula. Glandular Swelling. Hacking Dry Cnm ti. Cancerous Affections, Syitl'ilit c Complaints, lllcedingof the I.uncs, Dyspepsia. WateMirash. White Swelling. Tumors. Hip Discuses. Mercurial Diseases. Female Complaints, (iout. Dropsy, Bionchitis, Con­ sumption. For the cure of SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions of the Face and Rmly, Pimples, Blotches, Salt Khcuni, Old Sores, l icera, DrLRadway's Sarsaparillian Kesol vent excels all reme­ dial agents. It purities the blood, restoring health and vigor; clear skin, bcautitul complexion secured to all. Liver Complaints, Etc. Not only does the Sarsaparillian Kesolyent excel all remedial agents in the cure of Chronic Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but it is the only positi ve cure for f Kidney and Bladder Complaints, Urinary and W'onili Diseases, < travel, Diabetes, Dropsy Stoppage of Water, Incontinence of Urine, Hriglit's Diseuse, Albuminuria, and nil cases where there «ra brick-duht deposits, or the water is thick, cloudv or mixed with substance like the white of an egg. or there is a morbid, dark, bilious appearance and white hone- dust deposits, and where there is a prickling, burning sensation when passing water, and pain in the small of Hie hack aud along th» loins. Bold by druggists. Price $l i>er bottle. BADWAVS KEAIIY ItEUEF, tho Qreat Pain Ueniedy. DR. KimVAYS PILLS Cure Dyspepsia and all Disorders of the Stomach, liver and l'owels. W" He sure to get Kadway'g.ng* I K. UADWAY CO.. Ne w York. Your Newsdealer torTHE CHICAOO I.RIXiEK. the Best Story Papkb i i th- country. Read it ASK Mb.' U. P. SCHROCK, «?3 Wen Lake Stract, ChieafS, Hc\\v\css Hi* physician feared amputation of the he iri.d ATHL0PH0R0S, oron i* nronouncod .from RfeevmatUm.* let would bn and In two days was cured. AihlKphoron safe by otit' of th" loadinp physicians of the country, Aflk Tour (JrujrgUi for Athlophoros. If you cannot get it of him <lo not trr something else,but order at once from u*. We will send it expri's* paid on receipt of price, $1.00 per bottle. ATHLOPHOHO« CO.. 112 Wall 8t., New York. These Discs represent tho opposite sides of B. H. DOUGLASS A SONS' Capsicum Cough Drops for Coughs, Colds ami Sore Throats, an Alleviator of Consumption, and ol preat benefit in most cases of Dyspepsia. (IEWARE OF IMITATIONS.) niey are the result of over forty years' eipericnoi in compourulmp: COTTGII HEMEDLES. Ketall price 15 Ofnli per (jaurtcr poaad. rOU SAL.U 11Y ALL WKALLUS. CORES WHERE All ElSf FAILS. Best CVnnth-Syruiv T«stp« ftood. Use iu time. Sold by druggists. C O N S U M P T I O N EVERY O H I Ij D la every land ia subject to Coughs, Croup & Whooping Cough. -0 Ocoanloan (CHtmibaD.^t THKIIt PARENTS TO O O N S U M P T I O I T t -1 AK K I.N 1IM1- Ttylor's Cherokee Remedy ol Sweet Gum and Mullein. The Swri-tO'im from a tree of tin- sunie name grow. Irg in the South. <MTnhi»t>d with a tea made from the Mullein riant of tiie old fn lils. For snlc by all drug* Kiats at aft eont* and SI .OO per bottle. WAl.TEK A. TAYLOR. A Hunts. Ga. MR\OlbVlHVLE«rl AWEAKSISS. •DEB1L1TT PEliLE JW DEMI. A Life Experience. Remarkable and quick curfes. Trial Pack ages. Send Bt&mp for sealed particulars. Address Dr. WARD iL CO. Louisiana, Mo, Consumption Can Be Cured 1 DR. ~ . '>3 PATENTS R. S. Jc i. P Lvcf.t. Patent Attorneys,Washington, D.C. Instructions and opinions aa to patentability FREK, iriT years' eiperienm. r An active Man or Woman mtvvre county to sell our gooflu Salary •?& ' •oitlfc and (Expenses Exprnsea in ad- "rancc. Can\a5sin2 outfit FREE: Partirulaie free. Standard Silver warn On. Boston. Maaa. C A W ~ 11 and ENCINJES ••• Portable and Sta- AXL SltKS. I • I tlonary. Illurtrat- Hundredsln use. ™ ed Price List Fre*. LANK & BOP LEY CO.. CINCINNATI. Qw IF PAGES C L U E S Used by tho bestniamitacturers and mechanics in the world. Pullman Palace Car Co.. Mason h Hamlin Orjjan & Piano Co.. AC., for it/! fa'rufo of faif work. At tho New Ork;ui-< Exposi­ tion, joints made -nith it en­ dured a testing strain of over 1600 Pounds TO A SQCIBE INCH. ^ronoimr^J tt-mrgrst r?Lte J:r*airn, TWO GOLD MEDALS. London, 18K3. -Vw Or/mn.. 1SS.V If* our dealer do*s not keep it •and his rnrd and H'c. iwtajre forramplcci. I'tE®. BUSSIA CEMENT CO., flleoeeeter. Ma J';ff If. W. PUAUdLA^ Wayne, Du Page Co., HUbask, HAS IMPORTER FROM FRANCC Perch eroa BarMf v •lord at Inclndea 70 PER CENT OF ALL HORSES Whopo corded Stud Book pnrityof blood is established tar pedtgreaan* iii the Pereherpn Stud Book of France, the cmtf >ok ever published in that country, EVER IMPORTED TO AMERIOA. ° STOCK (N&tUUW: 140 iBpwMBrwilam fiOO [lap wtN 8tallkM, Old enough tar ' Service, we COLT* Two yrars old' ablfr' younger. Recogr lUirtr tho prte- oiple accepted bv all intelHU gent breeders thr t. how- ,.ryeT W;"H bred itnimals may be .... . Mm to l>e,if thoir pediprtf s trv not recorded, they shonld bo valued only «s triad, <j I *111 S0,i?'L ln}lfr.tr1 etTk ,at f™'1" Pi lees when t cannot *unL »*?! the animal noM, pcrt^r^o verifier! t v the original trench c«j*Ulieateofittj number and record In the Fercheron Stud Boek of France. 10O.nnrf Illaa- truted C«tai-»je sent free. Wayne. Ills, . in 35 miles weatofChtcugo, on the Chfcuiro <fe NiJvth-'V.xttom Ry DROPSY mm TREATED FREE. I DI». II. 11. GHEEN & NONS, SpevlnllHts for Thirteen Years Past. Have treated Drop-y ami its complications with tb» most wonderlul success; use vegetable remedies entirely hairnle-s Kernove all symptoms of dropar in eijiht to twenty days. Cure patit nts pronounced hopeless bv the beat ol physicians. 1'roni the first dose the symptoms rapidly disan- £ear. and in ten days #t least two-thirds of all eym»> )ms ire removed, v- Some may cry hunihng without knowina anything about it. H» mem hi r, it does not cost yon anything to realize the merits of our treatment tor yourep f. Ia ten days the difficulty of breathing in relieved. tht pulse rejrular, the urinary organs made to discharge their fuil duty, sleep is restored, the swelling all or nearly pone, the strength increased, and appetite mad* pood. Wo are constantly curing cases of tuiiK r-tand- ing--oa^-es that have been tapped a number of time#, and the iiatient declare'I unable to live a week, (live full history of case. Name sex. h .w long afflicted^ a bowels costive. frs iji _ et. containing testimonials, questions, etc." how badly' swollen and where, are . have legs bursted and dnin ed water. osUva, £end for turn Ten days' treatment furnished free by mail. Kpllepsy iFits! positively cured. If you order trial, << nd 1(» cents in stamps to MI lostage. H. H. (.K»:KN X SONS. M. I>»., 55 Jones Avenue. %tlunta. Ha. I CURE F|T$L When I cay cure I <i«» in>t mean merely to stop tliem far again, I mean a rmdfc I have m*<le the disease of FITS, KMlRnji I cay i ktlme aad then ha cal cure. •r PALLING SICKNESS a ilfe-long study, r warrant mf Taraody to euro the wor»t cases. Because ©ther» bavo failed no rea«on for not now receiving: u euro. Send at once for a treatise anil a Free Boule of my lafaillNS ramady. Give Express and Post Otilc*. U cu»u fSi ftothluic for a trial, and I wilt cora you. • , Address Dr. B. O. ROOT, ltt Pearl St., New Toffc CURES *HUI Beat Cough Syrup. Tastte good. UN time. Sole Bold hv (lrtinrlatft. CONSUMPTION "Piao's Cure tor CcnsuinptioB saved my Bfa."~^jL, Whipu, Dnusiat, Kintuer, klich. utillS Best Cough Syrup. Tastes irnod. In time. Sold by in time. i>oiu ny "will buy no other Oou&h as lotu? as **• can get Piso's Cure."--C. B. Labium. Kirkwood, Cough Svmp. Tastes good* use Sold by druggists. in time gEEBBEaSOBB WM. rpR TH i: HALL'S LUNGS.BALSAM fiire* CoiKimifilxn, ('olds, Pnonmonln.. ta­ il urn /a. Iliondiial Dillidillle'i. Bronchitis. Il«nr-fii«-n . AmIiiiih, C'rnrp, Whofiplnc Cough, notl it!1 lllseiisei o! I he Hreathiai Or. •au». it moilir, and lien la i<e llriakraae mt the l.aiiic*, tn'lamed mid iioiwiiri by Ihe di*. •war, and prevents tbe aiatat sweats and tig'littiesx arroM the fh-st wh.rb nrMHaaar fr. Co -Hinntten l« not inriirablrf^iiafndv. HAI.I.'* B A I.SAM will ear® yon, even though [»r le»»lo«al raid fallt-u "Piso's Cure cured ma of Oon--wpMon *--Wm. E Robebtson, Brandywine. Md. pHE ewus *«u£ Beet Couyh Syrup, in tune. Sold Tasteaeood. Use Sold bydrnggiata. fh tune. Sold by drnggists. •• ^Piso's Cure for Consumption is the beotmetUapap ; we ever u^-O. L Borxt. Abilene, Kans. N K R V TTED MW. YOU are allowed a fiv trial of chirty of the use of Dr. Dye's Olebrated Voltaic B it with Electric Suspensory Appliances, tor the speedy relief and per­ manent oureot Xtrvoun Debility. /;.•<pairr u Witu/ity, and all kindred tr u lea. Also for many other dis­ eases I'ompltte restoration to Health an t Vigor guaranteed. No risk is incurred. Illustrated pam­ phlet, in Kfulrd envclupt. mailed free, by ad><resainx VOLTAIC BKLT CO., M»r*liall, IHiehigaii. CONSUMPTION. I have a positive reaMdy for the abora diwaaa; by tta IN thaaxands of easas of the wont klad »"«! of long Maadlac havak««a eorad. IndMd, *ostrong Is m. fatth IB Iu oOeaey, that I will aend TWO BOTTLES fllKg, |MMher*tth aTAL»BI.BTBXATIU aa Uis "-|«i • ailHtmt. pivaaaaiasa »»4f. O. aMnia. - Mk *. I. •UMDll. in raartsc. Kav Tart. fQBQKQI a CiSI FAILS. BStlS VHIi At Cough Byrap. Tastes good. l Sole m time. ^CONSUMPTION "Piao'w Core for Oonanmptioois doing v me."--H. H. 8takssu* KewaA. X. Y. JB^»^dbvdrn«^ •a C. N. Ua la tkfrpaiei^' *** **