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At Swords' Points; .Kit TV- OIL. SOLDIER. OF THE R.HINE. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE Copyright, toy STEMT & Surra. New York. CHAPTER 1, A. KNICKERBOCKER FROM OVBR THE SEA. .l„~ When Paul Rhlnelander, an Am- -.^rlcan student at the famous old Ger­ man university of Heidelberg, saunter­ ed idly along the aisleB of the great public garten he had entered, it was : -if wonderful spectacle that greeted his Vision in every direction. To young Rhlnelander the kaleido­ scopic spectacle was no new sight, though it had never lost its charm in Ids eyes. As Paul came strolling by, a student, who wore the dark blue cap, signifying that he belonged to the Rhine Korps, put out his hand rtnd tackled him. It was evident from the momentary flaah of pleasiire that appeared upon the face of the American that this yellow-haired young athlete was at least of more importance to him than the average run of students with whom fortune threw him in contact. As they sat together at a table and chatted over the foamy beakers their conversation naturally covered the Whole range of subjects that might be supposed to interest students. Paul's eyes at last settled upon a certain table at which sat a number of per­ sons. Karl saw him start and evince un­ usual eagerness--when Paul turned to hjjn his face was possibly as Impassive as ever^ut in his eyes a fierce light had flamed up that announced a pur­ pose on the eve of accomplishment "Pardon me, my friend, but you know, as a comparative newcomer here, I have not yet made the ac­ quaintance of all students who have distinguished themselves in the battle of the books or the sword. I do not remember seeing yonder young fellow before, and yet, unless my eyes de­ ceive me, he wears the insignia that marks him a leader among the Saxo- Prussians." "He is a terror with the rapier, a wizard, my fencing master has de­ clared. I myself was accounted some­ thing fair, but Hoffman made sport of me. I was told I came out }ucky in the encounter." "Hoffman, you said?" between his teeth, as though something in the very name stirred up ugly memories. "Conrad Hoffman, first leader of the lighting Saxo-Prussians." "It is well. And now, my friend, you who know so many of the good people in this university town, per­ haps you might even be able to tell me who that lady is who is with him." Karl turned in swift anger. "What, you, too, are a victim of her fatal beauty. Perhaps she has lured you on as she did me, with false promises and sweet phrases, the jade! But I have sworn that no man shall step between and enjoy the undisputed pos- ession of her heart. I am a son of the Rhine, and we fight for those we love, caring little though the whole world be against us." But Paul only laughed. "Reserve your fighting arm for your real rival, Conrad Hoffman, after I am done with him. Yes, I love that sweet girl, my dear fellow, and why not, when she is my own sister!" CHAPTER II. CHALLENGED BY THE VICTOR OF FIFTY DUELS. The expression upon Karl's face when he heard these astonishing words from the lips of his friend was a combination of incredulity and joy. Why, not, when in their utterance he saw one possible rival swept from the field and felt that he had gained a brother. "What?" he gasped. "Listen," said Paul, "to my life's story. n was born in New York city, and my father, being a well-to-do man, nothing was refused me that mone^ could buy. "Until I was about ten my life jogged on in the usual rut, with little, that was uncommon to mark it. "Then I began to notice that a dif­ ference had arisen between my pa­ rents, who seldom appeared together. Frequently I surprised my mother in tears, while my father almost lived at his club. "The truth never dawned upon' me until one day my father took me into the library--I shall never forget his awful face as he told me the story of his great wrongs. "Pardon me if I do not dwell upon this matter, simply stating that the man who had once been his bosom friend had stolen the affections of his wife, and that they had fled, taking my little sister with them. "He made no effort at pursuit, for he lay at death's door for almost two weeks. "Recovering, he fled from the scene of his disgrace, where the papers mocked his shame, and grief with theories and false scandals. "We went to Texas, where he bought a ranch, and there in that wild life I learned how to ride and shoot and do a good many things that cowboys pick up. "A year or more ago I found my­ self an orphan--he was lost with others in that terrific blizzard that swept through Texas--the most heroic JSBrch failed to find one of the party, and all hope was finally abandoned. "By degrees there came upon me a two-fold desire that grew stronger as the months passed. This purpose was to visit Germany and to seek my sister if she were yet living. "I would not confess then, but I know now, there was another motive that urged me on--and this, revenge! "Often in Becret I had cursed the author of our shame, and registered a vow to some day pay him or his back for every hour of agony my poor father suffered through his duplicity. "We knew they had gone to Ger­ many, and it was the vague hope of meeting this treacherous friend that really lured me here. That In a nut­ shell is the skeleton story of "It is Wonderful," said Karl; "but you did not make any effort to speak to her?" "That time is not yet ripe. I must learn more about her, more about her mother, and what relations she bears to that man!" "But--Ho iff man--I do not under­ stand." "He is his son--the man was a wid­ ower when he stabbed my father in the back. I have his picture, a hand­ some devil he was, surely, and the boy promises to be the same unless some steady and cunning hand man­ ages to mar his loqks." His manner as he said this was almost ferocious--the wrongs of years had burned in his heart until the seat of life had become like a young Vesu­ vius. And Karl Von Stettin understood the eagerness that was in his soul. "What is it you would know of Bea­ trix?" he asked, presently. "Tell me everything, as ,1 am in complete ignorance." "That is little enough. She lives with the lady you saw, her aunt, she calls her, and known to us as hand­ some Waldeck." "And her name--Beatrix what?" "Stannard." "It was my mother's maiden name. Tell me, do you know aught of her-- have you ever heard Beatrix mention her?" * "Once she said her mother was dead." A spasm passed over Paul's face-- that was all. ^ "God forgive her, as I do. V But as to him--the traitorous hound, may he be rewarded through his son, whose actions shall sting his pride sharper than a serpent's tooth." "You are determined to fight him. in spite of the fact that he is the bully of the university, a devil with the sword who has never yet been beaten?" asked Karl, eagerly. "Ajt the very first opportunity," calmly, as he looked around as though in search of the offender. "Speak of the devil!" said Karl. "Yonder he comes now, and heading straight this way. By my soul, there is blood in his eye, too. I never saw Hoffman look so savage." "That is good--it makes it easier," muttered Paul grimly, with the air of *a man who sees all things within his grasp. Straight up to the table at which the friends sat came the Saxo-Prus- sian, scowling like a dragoon. "One of you curs presumed to insult a lady in my company--which one was it--I demand satisfaction," he blustered. Paul looked him calmly in the eye. " "bid the lady complain?" he asked, quietly. "Not at all; but I have eyes, and 1 could see she was deeply disturbed by some gesture I imagine your com­ panion, who is insanely jealous of me, made." "You are mistaken. Herr Hoffman. Neither of us made the slightest ges­ ture. But I see you are spoiling for trouble. In my country we are al­ ways ready to oblige, and I shall in­ sist on your crossing swords with me." "It is my right and privilege," growled Karl. "I shall be most happy to oblige you both at the accustomed place at four In the morning; but it must be a toss up who comes first," he said, showing his white teeth. "That privilege is mine," said Paul, and when his companion started to raise a protest, he added: "And I shall clinch matters thus," saying which he slapped the gloves he car­ ried directly in Hoffman's face. "Prosit," growled that individual, reddening with the insult; "you shall have the first bout, young America, and heaven help you," with which he swung on his heel and strode away, followed by a disdainful laugh that must have stung him to the quick. So he walked forward, supported by Karl, another student and the doctor, an Englishman, who had come to as­ sist one of the regulars. "Be wary! I never evil look on Conrad's face," whispered anxious Karl. Rhlnelander was to.all as cool as the most solid native in the den; as he received and tested his sword not a nerve seemed to tremble and ^those among the Rhine Korps whose fears had been great because they had one and all gone down in turn before that wizard blade of the Prussian * began again to take fresh courage under the belief that possibly a miracle had been wrought in their behalf and a champion discovered by their chief before whom the proud banner of their gloating rivals might be trailed in the dust Of course Paul, as a foreigner, could not become a Burschen, or, full-fledged korps student, but he fought under their colors, and each man took as much interest in blm as though he had been initiated into the most mysteri ous rituals of their secret order. The hall was almost packed when Hoffman's turn came,- an unusual thing, by the way, and which he took as a great compliment to himself, judging from the smirk upon his face as he waved his hand to enthusi­ astic admirers in the audience. Herr Hoffman seemed very gay. Scores of eyes surveyed him with hatred and venom, and should defeat come his way all conventionalities would be brushed aside in doing the victor honor. If ever those sturdy students prayed it was that the god of war would favor the champion of their cause and bum­ ble the pride of the vainglorious Prus­ sian. When all preliminaries had been gone through with the rapiers came together with a clash that announced the opening of the duel Hoffman's style was already well known to every man, who had learned to bis sorrow how baffling an attack he put up Hence their attention was directed toward his opponent, and every mo­ tion Paul made was eagerly scrutinis­ ed by experienced eyes. When several brief rounds had been fought, during which he met Hoff­ man's attacks with an ease that aston­ ished the champion, those who had been most skeptical began to pluck up heart and hold their breath with awe. (To be continued.) CHAPTER III. AT SWORDS' POINTS. When Karl came with a carriage for his friend at an unearthly hour in the morning he found the American composed and smiling, as though bent upon a holiday. A light breakfast was eaten. Then they drove away just as the first rosy flush of dawn appeared in the east. When they reached the court yard of the Hirschagasse Karl noticed that an "unusual number had turned out this morning. Nor was he ignor­ ant of the cause, since it must have gone abioad that the new student, the American protege of the Rhine Korps. was about to take his chance before the Invincible Saxo-Prussian leader. Half a dozen affairs were on the carpet for this particular morning, so that Paul might have something of an opportunity to watch the others for points ere bis turn came, he being the last. As football is to American and English college boys, so dueling i« the height of ambition on the Teuton's part. Rhlnelander eagerly" watched the solemn details of the affairs that came off before his own, s nee it was his da- sire to profit by the experience: He saw Hoffman eyeing him hun­ grily, as a wolf might a lamb, and knew the qhief of the valiant Saxo- Prussian Korps was anxious to get at him. yet Paul had npt the slightest fear as to the outcome, and even de­ cided in his mind just how he would slash the other on the left cheek so as to mar his exceedingly handsome countenance. ' When the time came for him to enter the arena he felt as fierce and remorseless as the panther that crouches in a tree' over a spring and waits for a thirsty deer. • At last he was to taste the sweets of revenge. To strike, and in the name of his dishonored and heart-broken father-- this was a consummation devoutly to wished. LORD SALISBURY'S PATRONAGE. Th» i.ong 1.1st of Important Appoint­ ments He HM MtdN The marquis of Salisbury since he became premier for the first time has enj< yed a surprising amount of pa­ tronage. The two benches of bishops and judges are almost solely filled by his nominees, for, though the liberals have been in power nearly three years out of the last fifteen, they had scarcely any opportunities of making appoint ments during that period, and the ec­ clesiastical and legal survivors of the pre-1886 period are very rare. To take the judges, only one. Tord of appeal in ordinary, Ixird Davey, owes his appointment to the liberals. In the Supreme Court of Appeals Sir John Rigby was the last survivor of Glad- stonian days. The chancery judges are all Lord Salisbury's nominees. Sir Ar thur Kekcwich, the senior, having been promoted for political services in 1886. Of the King's Bench Division, now that Sir James Mathew has gone up higher and Sir John Day has retire^; Sir Alfred Wills and Sir W. Rann JKennedy alone owe their appointment %o liberal influences. Of the episcopal bench only the bishops of Lincoln, Llandaff, Ripon, Salisbury and Southwell date from the pre-Cecil dynasty, and in the course of nature at least three of these will be­ fore long seek retirement. It is a cause rather for congratulation than regret that in fifteen years men who are gen­ erally of full maturity when they begin these high duties should give place to younger men. But it is a little re­ markable that during the three years of liberal ministry so few vacancies should occur except by death. If bish­ ops and judges were not above such subterfuges, one might suspect that they had postponed retirement in or­ der to put further patronage in the hands of the present premier. BUCKEYE ANIMADVERSIONS In RD Indianapolis Plan to Ssktt Life Sweeter. The young women of the Indianap­ olis telephone exchange are to be given the benefits of voice culture. A prom­ inent elocutionist has been engaged, and all the sharp voices will be filed down, and all the rougti voices will be planed off. and if there is any dignity and sweerness in a voice it will be drawn to the surface. It is a nice fcchi-me, but it will take some time. The average Hoosier voice is far from being of the liquid velvet order, and the elocutionary improver will find his hands full for some time to come. Of course (he hours for vocal practice will have to be snatched from the regular hours of duty, and the Indianapolis subscriber who calls up "exchange" may be expected at any time to hear somebody shrieking: "I am not mad! I am not mad!" A good deal startled, he will probably hastily remark: "Hello, central: you have given me the insane asylum." And then the girl will explain that she's only.getting let­ ter perfect in "The Maniac." And very likely some other subscriber will be told that the curfew shall not ring to­ night. and perhaps he'll vigorously as}t the curfew to ring off. And may be an incensed patron of the line who earnestly inquires what the girl means by not answering his call will be told to "wake and call me early, call me early, mother, dear." In short, there'll be a good deal doing in that Indianap­ olis call shop before all the voices that need it are cultured into proper vocal 6hape.--Cleveland Plain Dealer. I 8REIT COUNTRY. The eyes of all America are turned'-to­ ward North Dakota's magnificent crops, recently harvested--over 80,000,000 bushels of wheat and 19,000,000 bushels of flax; Rood corn and abundant grasses. Hun­ dreds of farmers raised 14 to 20 bushels of flax per acre on new breaking, and got from $1.24 to $1.36 a bushel for it. Think of getting free government land and real­ izing $25 per acre from the first breaking! There is plenty of good gorernment land left, but It is being taken up fast. Excel­ lent chances to go into business are to be found in the new town along the "Soo* line. If you want free land, or are look­ ing for a good business location, write D. W. Casseday, Land Agent, Soo Line, Min­ neapolis, Minn. Bankrupt's Vest If Us Inc. James Crandle, an individual whose residence is given as Murray P. O., Lauderdale county, recently filed a vol­ untary petition in bankruptcy in the United States court clerk's office. Despite his financial troubles the bankrupt was <aa cheerful a citizen as one meets in a ten days' journey. He did not owe a great sum, his liabili­ ties amounting to just $1187.50, but he wished to have the slate wiped off in order to get a fresh and unincumbered start in life. In his petition to the court, after setting forth the indebt­ edness, Crandle schedules Ms assets in these words: "My assets consist of three suits of underwear, socks, shoes, hat, and a part of a suit of clothing." Then in parenthesis: "I say 'part' of a suit because I only own coats and pants--the vest was stolen." As personal apparel is exempt under the law Crandle will be permitted to retain his extensive wardrobe.--Mem­ phis Scimitar. Loadon'e Telephone System. London's new telephone system, which is being put in by the govern­ ment as a part of its postoffice ser­ vice, will have a capacity of 14,000 subscribers who will pay by the mes­ sage. 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Using Pe-ru-na to promptly cure colds, he protects his family against other ailments. Thisiaeac- actly what every other family in the UnM "-M States should do. Keep Pe-ru-na in the house. Use it for coughs, colds, lagrlppau •. and other climatic affections of winter, uf / l" there will be no other ailmenta in the hemse. Such families should provide themselves with a copy of Dr. Hartman'a free book, entitled "Winter Catarrh." Addreea D* Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. ^ Jf •ALZER'S SEEDS BROmJS INERMIS fit ftiatlit pm »f Oi WIUTJ. We art thelatredecwe ] «B1T larft (rewere of eaaaa for m--d is America. W« ar« heed^uarters. BroaM yields S toss of fear aad lot* tod lotaef pa«taraf« acre. II wiU frow •feerc?«r #©U* Is foaa4. It U aa afrio^Ilii-al w fara«rM£htto ptaut ii. It is a ttoi«y maker. TrjltfcrlffTC. CftuiufM MU. t wooaer.' 8PELTZ Tfct fMM cereal, pradmaiac bu»hei« of fcaj, a§ good as liaothy, p«r a«rt. We are t TRIPLE INCOME CORN • crate aaftil UmtMA How would 250 bnthela per aero tait at the prvaeat prieee of roraT ' "Well, Salter's torn serta will pr«4uc« tiiis for joa in 1903. Catalog tells. Fodder Plants, Grasses and Clover phu -K! 1-.i ,;ny •»7 ID Amertev We hare the flae»t varieties, the biggest fielders and •arest cropper*. Oar Giant Iaearaatc Clover produers acr<>n 8 it. high ia si* weeks after •ee4iag. 0«r Tea Oat fires 6 tens of bar perv acre; oar Toealate is ro »d for 00 tone or greet) fodder; our Thousand Boaded Kale and Dwarf Victoria Eapa Bake sheep and awiaa aad caula ctawiof at lo. » pound posaihle. We warraal oar grass allUUls to > rernUfe a luxuriant crop of fear on erery soil wfc«f% plaitatf. (Orar 1,000,000 peacds sold the past few years). VEGETABLE SEEDS are tke largest growers. Choice ooioa seod at bottte. and ipaj ' lb. Wo hare a troraendnat etoet of fine vegetable seeds, sacfe ae •arllast peas, sweet corn, ndishaa, fceaas and many other neooy making Teftables. Oar seeds are mooey makers, tka kiad tba marka* , jarttntr aa~ farmer wants. For lOc--Worth $10. Ov craaleataleg with a large number of rara Hum attA ••plea la mailed to you opoo receipt of Vat 10a. ia •laaps. Theteaeeds are positively worth$10 toftlaatarft. JOHN A. SALZER SEEDOO., HAS NO EQUAL. TRADE DEFIANCE REQUIRES NO COOKING PREPARED FOB' MAGNETIC The BEST starch ia Defiance. The BIGGEST package Is Defiaoob > Quality and quaatfrjjr mean Defiance Stardi. 16 ounces for 10 ceaflat r • Don't forget it--a better qual* ity and one^third more of & Winter Rnarriorc (-*D unimoUate a tew at mr ffllllCI DUAIUGIa hum* on EticaiuMa Bay. 12 miles from fonaai'olu. Iteaaonuble rli»rKt». I.ef., Juo. H. Brown. Hi, l.aku St .i h cago. W. J. Liddy,Mulat.Fla. Ail I IT a I ET (-rent*'! Kainr of the agr; lAcbf •WW I null. MTJT-LE CO., Y. New York a red Am nor Churm brli peace, lia|>|ilne» and 1 prosperity.Hy mail Klc. IIKIM' Itea\er. Anuvllie, Pa. OREGORT C* T*T* T\Helled upon OI-A JLU UO lor 40 vears by Market Hardeners. Catalog Free. <S. J. 11. OUKUOKl * t-ON, •artolaheat, Has*. C A P S I C U M V A S E L I N E ( PUT OP IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES ) A (substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and wlil not blister the m ist delicate skin. The pain-aliiiying- and curative qualities of this article are wonder­ ful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve headache and sciatica. We recom­ mend it as the best and mfest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgic and gouty com­ plaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable In the hqusehold. Many people say "it is the best of all of your preparations."' Price 15 m cents, at all druggists or other dealers, orbv 1 sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will senu 7"'i a tube by mail. No article should be accepted by the public unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not t-"ulne. CHHaEBROUOH MFG. CO., 17 State Street, NEW TOITI CiTT, I FKERCH Complexion Cloth. For tinting Cheeki, Llpa-- abaolutely harmless, can not be detected. In­ dorsed by leading society and prof.women. Sample 10c •liver, cloth 50c. La Verne Toilet Co., B 1098, Chicago FIX A SCI AL. Mr TELL YOU Why I InvestedTn~Oold I |* I Ink Cord stock. 'Why I am (elllng It. IbIb | How 1 (oii;d sell 200,000 shares tu rela­ tives and friends in a few weeks. Mines In Jacquo Mt. near I.eadvllle. Colo.; two railroads at tunnel's mouth. Officers under bond. S30 buys l.ooo Shares Nor Ka*v Term*. Addresa 8AM. H. BRAPIIIKV. \ta»keg»". III. <*t*» m INVESTED In the stock of the $ 1 u O California King Gold Mines Cunjianj will bring yoti In a ycar'j Ill- come of at least $50. wltb pr apecisof «\en (freater returns: $2i)0 will give you $100 verly ; tflOO will trlve y..U $250; tl.roo will give y»u $600. Where can you equal ihU'/ There are a few mines In the world that are doing tills. CallfornlsKIng Is the greatest of tuem all. President: Ren. Jno. P. Jones. Directors: Stll- son. Hut china, Sen. 1!. F. Fettlgrew, Jos. U. liazzam. Stephen W. Dorsev. Anson li. Cole; Silas H.Imtcber, pres. Hamilton Trust Co.. Hroofclyn. N. Y.; Jacob E. WdgewHT, pres. OuakerCl'y Na:'l Bsnk, Philadel­ phia. You ean't afford to misa thia chance. We want you for a client. Toil can hare a limited niitut erof shares nt 95 p'rsliare. MHI check or money order to KTTIH Ot PETERSON, Fiscal Amenta, 500 Land Title Bidj., Philadelphia. This adv. will not appear again. linliille t • clituli on vour road to Fortune. Onrays- nUnlilb sem Infallible: legitimate; full Instructions $2. D A . Summit Specialty Co., Akron, Ohio. WILSON, 1^16 Poplar, l'hlla n D A D Q V N E W F i v e s It V9 f quick relief and cures worst cases. Hook of temlmoutais and 10 DATS' treatment na UK. 1L U. URggS'S BOM. Bex I. AtlaaU. Ga. 11*. prunes to men with rigs to Introduce our Poultry Medicine. American Poal- l ry Medicine Co., llui 67. l'sruoas. Kmns. IIQ£|ATO ^"c bare the newest, largest aud most MUCH I 9 complete and desirable line of Houss- Uf AUTEn hokl Specialties ou tile market. Agents nun I CII mitke tiUUI) money represent! g us. in- persons either sex, aj correspondent inieillgem IO, tm esr TP In your town. Liberal G. F OUER.Box SS.', Denver, Col. Millions of $ Hare been made in mining stoeka. Thousands will be made by investing in the stock of the SAMPSON 00cLoDM^?° 'Bank references and prospectus on application to LACK A SCHMITZ BAMKK19B, Mmkor City, Oregon. dre»» H, Willi; ulnrs. Ad- A Supply Co., Aurora. Ind. lA/on4nri Salesmen to sell our bank check protect* fl flilTBQ oi : »t i is loevri'T it ore and office • rruiwrkabU novelty, sam|.ir ...r. TEBLRY MFG. CO., Toledo. O. y crse cac eel! 22* 1 AKANTEED pro position ithout Interfering with other dutltw. Full p*r:lcu!ar» on request. AddrtM t, L>. CALKINS, Welsh* Louisiana. vifii rcairi* Zv* urnkbUIIILII withe A SMALL CAPITAL, big results: new plan for practical success: un fttke: let 11a help you: wnte HEW IDEA CO., 720 Schiller Building, CHICAGO. IIIX/rCT YOUR MONEY In stock of the Colorado IHTbOl Ri»er Gold and Copper Co. IO CENTS arhare. The richest mine tu the world, 200 acres of California Gold I.aud; tiu may make you a thousand. A chance to make money. Write to H. S. Woolner A Co., Fiscal Agents, U'.'l W. 2d St., Los Angeles. Cal VICK hest quality seeds most profitable because the most pcodactrre. VicKs« farmer's H&ndbook A hook ••cry progressive farmsr should haw. The U>st work of its kind ever published oa G r a i n , C r u > , C l o v e r , F o r a g e a n d Soil - ItenoTutlng 1'lants, and Root Crops. It tells all about th« culture and c*r« of crops, preparation of the soil, fertilisers, spraying for fungus diseases, insects, etc. Thu former's reliable reference book. Price £5 eta., but we will sand U fttr 10 Ma. it' yon mention this paper, aai V* will alKi Ecud wltb It a copy of Victt's Cardan sand Floral Gold* Full of information and advice oa plautiu<, and descriptions of the best Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Roses and Shru bs, and Small Fruits. 13S pages. Whether yo« grow for profit or pleasure it will kalp Freo --send for it. JAMES VICK'S SONS 46 iStono Straa< Rochester, N. T. IS WHAT YOU CAN SAVB \\ f rutkv u!i ksrnis of $25 ON , 5 TON BCCKMAN BROS.. DCS MOINCS, tOVMha Also 8. B. Pump* "J55" and Windmills, vassal LJOME gpBm T pacKiges ior _ • -1 fl| jja 4t'oC; 6 tor JJV.; B JS I • 12 for 65c. Wm& u YES, Money bad JS if juu ait not satisfied SAWYER & BOYLE, Dover, Me., U.S.A. W. N. U. CHICAGO, NO. 9, 1&02. Vkea JUs'^eriag Advertise setts Hiatiot! Thts Pafxer t. 1). CALKINS, Welsh, Louisiana. >AWYtK & BUTLt, UOver, Me., U.S.A. pag $10.00 fref* $,0 0°--'!!?!!!= | IBjBSMPT we have no agent). I B HBB IfeHi IB at wholt 'sult1 wiefs, our CORN PLANTERS. WEIGH* <a•. •• • 5> we have no agent). -- -- - ^ _ ittMtf ELEVATORS. SHOVELING BOARDS, 1HIT COM SHELLEKS. SEEDERS, Etc. Write TO-JJA* toCMloguw, Prices and particulars. WILLIAMS MPQ. CO., D«0«tur. IU> ' C O N S U M P T I O N