The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

* ^ = v^'V ̂ **- (% : " Sir V f • , 1 • i.jfu '. /,« v » *TSi A^^/W^UJF *$•*** *¥»w? 4: .fife A PETITION. iMf. ft V. X. BBOPHT, .Wbe. Ohrk of the WMQUT, greeting: <f ** honor yw» olloe and yon; . 'Jin we cHir^n* hare Juat held » meettag, _mtt»oot any fuee or ado. ^ lto rspottei «w admitted nor ei(M; 1 i;. _--, rir, you miwt be ware 1 -That amendments are now all theitylaj r »; •Jfce oonatitTition will aooo make you ataum X# aaj nothing of raising your bile. ,R; • "®be laws made a centnry ago _ „ „ /Ton remember yon were in office f" t :jjm applied to thoee times are "nog®' .. ^Te are now rather different men. •i* sir, to ofiwf to the object point. •s ' ' Fannit us to x*y, the weather, as wo " . (fee past season is quite oat at joint. 1 To wUoh with you we do not quite agjEM. "Iltfs continuous snow--- l**. Waa so plentiful as to overrun our shoe*, Jm& plaoe us in a position to mold and blow, Which, in ths etd, gives «»the •' MueaJ* tn are ailent--no word of dissent. , f V . *Tia well, sir; we know what that . aUac silence la, every wter.'. consent. ' ' Mow W» know which aide your inind lsana. So matter; the charge oould not be refuted, for o*sr minds are made up on that score; 4k the citizens have me deputed -> *»•« • to my, *e nsed you no more, Is?-'. •: >-% , sir, you've an uncertain temper$,/ , •tit mildly, and say but the leaaPv|.," ... jilt »y, '-Tifrtmnm«ic semper ;"•% . Snt we choose not tte part of a bei»tSK:'!-fpf. "P»o snmr at my latin T I changed it,. -| k . Change is the order of the day--.. "'V-;!, ,.. • -Jpectiooa, laws, rapid transit , * f • W' Are bearing the old tides away;' *•' •/„,.'?#! ° >r>4*lWC'-, IBs. sir, we respectfully beg you'll step down v And out--plain English. I hope you'll perceive • ;i|e wish to pay no more heed to your frown, *' .'-tjvi Aad beg you gracefully to leave. •» ^ ijlo* must be quite a respectable age-- •: --j. Pre-historie your birthday, I'm sure; • H«?Bt will suit such a venerable sage-- v;'>; Tis wonderful how long you endure. the citizens wished me to say- WKh "they wish a new man in your ptaes,* And " your weather would soon turn than pay, # If kept up at this beastly pace." ||o. Mr. Clerk of the Weather, 'twere well ! If you give this your speedy attention, have the honor, sir, to bid you farewell; I have no more just at present to mentlM* j(.,' y > ' ' l: "' *' , W'iJ? K * , '5"^ • BELLA AID BABT. v#Ev : / ?•; '»• cl d #>- .*" k- . " 1'#*"# pt. <• i'. i •"t'-t' » i - 't, mp ml " V7ill you lift your head, Isabel, and listen to me ? We must see what is to be clone for you as quickly as possible." The speaker, Caleb Arno, was a grave, OHrewom-looking man of 55. He had «ome to New York with his three sisters "to attend the funeral of a younger brother, and " to inquire into the state of his al- $airs." Their rage and astonishment, -when they learned that of the property tthey had counted on sharing with his •widow, not so much remained as would foruish a shelter for herself and child, oou hardly be described/ Outraged as tftey felt with " Charles," all united in laying the principal blame of his ruin on her. Her extravagance in dress, her lore of society and pleasure--all this «M brought up against her, and her youth and inexperience (for she was •oareely 19) seemed no excuse in their #ye« Even Caleb, who had his feelings more under control, could not help an wadded shade of severity in his voice as 4&e addressed her. -Bella raised her head quickly. Poor Iking! She looked too young and ten­ der to meet such trials. And yet the resolution with which she choked back her tears showed that the little creature had considerable spirit after all. " It is best you should understand the •Gate of affairs, Bella," Caleb went on. **€Jharles has left absolutely nothing behind him--not even the house belongs you. Now what are you going to do ? I you have lost your aunt--" •"JAnd a nice one she was to bring up ;-a girl!" broke in Mrs. Cotton. " I don't believe Bella can so much as hem a .-^pocket-handkerchief ! And me with my v seven daughters slaving our lives out on that miserable farm! And the little ^moneyJ expected in return for all I had -.done Mr Ch--" •" Gently, Sarah, gently," interposed - Grfefe, and his calmly authoritative voice acted as a sort of stop-cock on Mrs. Cotton's effervescing wrath, for with one indignant gulp of protest she was silent. -tSSuch talk does no good," he went m " Bella understands our circum­ stances, and that sister Wright is the only one who hasn't a family on her irvtrc-'^ if*'. -A 'M, - " No family!" put in " sister Wright," ffr,< acid-looking little woman. "And f < " > arell for me I haven't--it's all Job an' I R"!" ••oatn do to live now. Many's the time goue to cliurch In a calico dress, ^ p* fskiiii those no better'n me were rolling "J st- siSawat in their carriages, dressed up. in * silk and feathers. No thought of sister t ti ^ Wright then! But when trouble «omes, and there's no one else to turn Oo " " I don't want to be a burden; you I'i'i14 >' i <1 f r <-if , it; r:\ w'tlt •> & '4 FRDON't understand me if you think BO, 2Be!la broke in. " And I know I've been •extravagant and foolish, though I didn't ••realize it before. But I'm willing to do anything if I can only earn a living for my poor baby." Tears welled up into ; her eyes at the thought of her child, but she brushed them hastily away. " You needn't worry about the bj|by," mod a voice that had been silent till -now. All eyes turned toward Mrs. BuelL She had had time for reflection during Ifre last few minutes, and had concluded , that matters might have been worse for her, Her husband was wealthy, able to supply her and her three daughters with every luxury. Absorbed in these refiec- &OUB, she scarcely noticed the conversa­ tion going on around her, till the baby's -name fell upon her ear. This recalled <to her mind a talk with her husband, Aftd she unfolded her ".plan" with the sir of ope conferring an unexpected lawr. " You needn't worry about Archie, JBella; I have a beautiful plan for him. I think the best way I can help you will lfce (to the boy oft' your hands. Hohert ~~ " - I know. Of coupe it will that you. He we won't ?n him and •ou could | then"--for l would ask id Robert in know. for the Bella, Do you Oh, it's ate tears me to see kind you Bhe turned and caught his hand, as if hopeful of his sympathy. " Oh, Caleb, wasn't it wicked to ask me to give up my child ? I've been a •sin, foolish girl, but I always did lore my baby so ! That she ahotud think of such a tiling, it hurts me, Caleb." Bhe wept passionately, her head upon MB shotdder, Caleb waited till she was qiiiet; then he said, in his grave, moder­ ate tones: "Bella, be reasonable. If you really love your child, you will put his happi­ ness before your own/' " Yov want me to do it!" cried Bella, She would have pulled her hand s away bnt he held them firmly in his. " Be quiet, and let us talk it over sen­ sibly." "I was going to say, when Bella in­ terrupted me," said Mrs. Buell, "that Robert and I would offer her a yearly sum--" c, " Thank yon; I wouldn't sell my own flesh and blood for all the money in the world." " Let us bring this to an end, Bella," said Caleb, decidedly. "Harriet has mode you a most, reasonable offer, and, if you persist in declining it, we must con­ clude that you wish us to interfere no farther in your affairs. We will give you half an hour to consider," dropping her hands. "And I don't want five miautea," said Bella, firmly. She stood quite erect now, with scarlet cheeks and a defiant light in her large blue eyes. "I won't give up Archie, and you can do as you please. "Think a moment before you turn your back on the only ones who can help you," said Caleb's warning voice, arrest­ ing her. "God can help me," said Bella, a pa­ thetic tremble in her voice. " He gave baby to me, not to any body else, and He will help me take care of him I'm sure." She passed fxom theroom w&hoat an­ other word. " * / * "No, ma'am, we eannisi give you a cent more. The watch isn't worth it." There was a touch of insolence in the jeweler's tone that called up a faint flush into the pale face regarding him. Bella --for it was she--stood hesitating a mo­ ment. " Well, you may have it on your own terms, then, though I'm sure it's worth more," she said, with a sigh. " You're in no danger of being taken advantage of in this store, ma'am," said Mr. Marble, sharply, as he counted eighty dollars into her hand. Bella went out of the store, her heart heavy as lead. The day when she and Archie would be turned home­ less into the street was pnt off, but only for a time. " My wedding ring--that will have to go next," thought the poor child- " And then !" A look of despairing anguish came into her eyes, and she clasped the little she held more firmly. " It would kill me!" she murmured, in ahusky voice. " Do 'lone, mamma, do *lone !" cried Archie. She released his hmd, and he trotted on before her. Though scarcely eighteen months old, he was so large of his age he seemed like a child of two years. His bronze hair curled tightly over his head, he had his father's ample forehead and splendid black eyes. A princely boy! No wonder Robert Buell coveted him, and would have been proud to call him his son. Bull! Bull!" cried the little fellow, pausing before a shop window, wherein were displayed children's toys and a few jars of candy. > ^1-' " No, dear, not to-day." -, .,f " Bull 1 Bull!" repeated AitAie, Im­ periously, and his mother yielded, as usual. Mr. Bull, a little round-faced English­ man, came in smiling from an adjoining kitchen. He was glad to see the pretty lady, who had come into his store like a beneficent fairy some months ago. Archie, too--his nurse had taken him there once, and from that time the child would never let her pass the door with­ out going in. The old man learned to watch for him, and his round face would dimple with pleasure at the sight of the boy. pleasant day, Mrs, Arno," a sym­ pathetic gentleness softening his voice as he noticcd her careworn looks. "You are quite a stranger. And how's curly- head ?" laughing down at the child. Give him a chocolate mouse, Mr. Bull," said Bella, laying a penny on the counter. " And how is Aunt Nancy to­ day?" "Oh, much the same as usual Thus encot imaged, and went througf the - The old woman cried.with Wouldn't you like to go in and see her, ma'am ?--it would do her gaod.H And me too," thought Bella, who felt comforted somehow since she en­ tered the little store. "Yes, indeed," she said, aloud, as she followed the old man. Archie trotted after, nibbling at his mouse. In a chamber adjoining the kitchen lay the old woman propped up by pillows. She would never walk another step, but her hands were busy knitting stockings from morning till night, and the sale of these added considerable to their house­ hold store. Her sweet, pale face was framed in silvery hair; there was an air of refinement about her that her hus­ band lacked. Her eyes brightened at the sight of Bella, for the latter's g« nature and sociable ways had made her as great a favorite with the old couple as her little boy. "Dear Mrs. Arno, how glad I am to see you! And the darling baby too!" pressing a warm kiss on the uplifted mouth, with its impromptu mustache of chocolate and cream. Erasing her salute in the manner peculiar to childhood, he j followed his particular friend, " Uncle Joe," into the store. "Are you well, Mrs. Arno? You don't look so," said the old woman, after they had talked a few moments. The tender sympathy in her voice fairly overcame poor Bella. She strug­ gled a moment; then, hiding her face on the bed, she broke into a passion of tears. "Poor child! what is it?" asked the old woman, laying her hand on the botfred head. That gentle, motherly touch made Bella's tears flow the faster. It was some minutes before she could look up. "It's too bad of me to trouble you," she said; "but you spoke so kindly. Nobody has spoken to me so since " "l'oor child!" repeated the old woman ."tell me your troubles. It'll _ Bella took heart hi}* story, riot without many tears. her. " That they should want to take your baby from you--that darling baby I I don t wonder you felt heart-broken. And so you thought the Lord had for­ saken you? Ah, you'll know Him bet­ ter when you've lived as long as xae. poor child!" " Yes, aunty, Iwas wrong; but I felt«o discouraged. I thought I had so many friends; but when the time of trouble came " Bella's voice faltered. The old woman lay silent, stroking the hand she held in hers. "And you want us to advise yon?" she said sfc last " Yes, I thought you might hear of something I could do. I don't sew nice­ ly. I'm very sorry about that. But is there's anything else " " Poor'dear lady ! To think of your having to work for a living ! Why, you look AS if a breath would blow you over now/ "Oh, I'm stronger than you think. I can work," said Bella, earnestly. The woman reflected. "I've a plan in my mind," die said, looking lip. "I wish I could think of something better for you; but-- Would you mind asking my husband to step here a moment, Mrs. Arno, please ?" What the " plan " was •mil be shown hereafter. " Yes, sir, I call it the firm of Bella and Baby, and I'd like to have it put on the sign. There's a blessin' follered us ever since they come into the house." Mr. Bull, or " Uncle Joe," as he is generally called, leans forward in his chair, his eyes fixed affectionately on Bella. It is three years since we saw her last, but she looks little changcd, cxcept that the bloom has returned to her sheek. "The blessing came because you and Aunt Nancy were so good to us, Uncle Joe," she says, looking up from her work. Something glistens in her blue ey es and the young man watching her from an opposite corner feels more in love Mian ever. He is Frank Darrow, an old friend of Bella's, who has visited here so often he seems like one of the family. "And so you were in Europe at the time of Bella's trouble ?" said the old man, musingly. He is never weary of talking about Archie and his mother, and one of his hearers at least finds the repetition of the theme an unending de­ light. But Bella seems rather uneasy. " Did yau ever think she'd turn out such a little business woman, Mr. Dar­ row ? Why, the store 'as prospered as it never did when I was running it alone. But I was always sotry about her watch, and she insisted so on our taking the money "-- "Of course I did," broke in Bella. A pretty thing it would have Deen to come upon you with my baby, and never offer to lighten the burden a little ! Oh dear, how warm it is!" she added, rather pettishly, pushing back a bronze ripple of hair. Frank saw she felt uncomforta­ ble, and rose to go. " Will you come into the store with me a moment, Bella ?" "Oh, I guess rU say good-night here," said Bella. "I must finish my work." "Just five minutes," pleaded Frank, and " Go, dear, go," added the old man. Bella hesitated a moment, then did as was told. •'Good-night, uncle," said Frank, asping hi hand. Then, in a whisper, " You know what I'm going to ask ner, Uncle Joe ?" "Yes, yes. God bless you, my boy! She loves yon, I know." " He's worthy of her," he muttered, as Frank walked off. "I'm glad of it; but, Lord help us, how we shall miss her and the boy !" brushing away a tear. Bella was waiting in the store, a troubled but resolute look on her face. Closing the door, Frank stood silent a moment. " Bella," approaching her, " you know what I wanted to ask yon?" "I suppose so, Frank," said Bella, quietly, but looking rattier pale. "I wish you wouldn't ask it, though." " Oh, Bella, if you knew how I love you!" pleaded Frank. •' Can't you love me a little, dear?" "Listen to me, Frank." said Bella, forcing back the tears. *' It's impossible for us to marry; it would make too many people unhappy. Think of your family. What would they say," a faint smile crossing her face, "to your making a poor shop-girl your wife ? And on my side are dear Uncle Joe and his wife." "Bella, you don't know my mother and sisters. Worldly as they seem, they have warm hearts, and they couldn t help loving you and your dear little boy. As for Uncle Joe and his wile, they shall suffer no loss. Our home shall be theirs, my darling; we will care for them together. "Frank, Frank, that generous heart of yours is always getting the better of your head. If my conscience would let me bring such a burden on you, do you suppose Uncle Joe and Aunt Nancy would be willing to give up their little home and live dependent on another ?" " Then they needn't leave their home, Bella," persisted Frank. "I will find some one to take your place in the store, though that shan't hinder your being with them as much as you please. We will both help them in every way." "Frank, I tell you it is impossible. If we are to be friends you must never mention the subject again. And now," in a softer tone, " I really cannot stay any longer. Good-night, Frank; I shall always wish you well." There was"a slight break in her voice, and, turning, she went quickly out of the room. Frank looked after her a moment, then, with a white, set face, he picked up his hat and walked off. " Heartless little thing!" he muttered, as he strode fiercely homeward through the rain. " I'll never give her another thought. Ah, well! I can't help loving her ; she's the only woman in the world to me. Poor Arno hadn't it in him to love her as I do. Oh, my darling, how can you b$ so hard to me ?" Could he but have seen Bella half an hour later, as she sat crying in her own little room ! " I do love htm--I do!" she sobbed out. "The dear, generotts-hearted, noble fellow! Oh, I wish he hadn't gone away so angry with me !" " There, darling, take this from mam­ ma. So, now; die will sit by yon and hold your hand." Nearly two weeks have passed since Frank and Bella muted. She has not seen him since. It cost her many tears at first, bnt for the last Wiree days she can think of nothing bnt her boy. Archie has diphtheria and is very sick, the doctor octor savs. lie has gone away tor a while, and the child lies ex­ hausted on his pillow. How livid and sunken he looks! You would scarcely know the blooming face that lay here a few nights ago. Poor Unele Joe ! He oould not keep still a moment, but hovered about the mother and child in a nervous flutter of fear. Whose step is that at the door? The old man looked up, and a flash of joy passed over his face. Going hastily to­ ward the new-comer, he seised both his hands. " Thank God you've come, Frank ! The child's been very sick, but I think he's a little better," following Frank to Bella's side. She looked up, with her white face and the tearless anguish in her eyes. " Oh, Frank!" she said, faintly, putting out her hand. * Clasping it gently, he said, in atone of mild reproach, "why didn't yon send mo word, Bella ?" " It's diphtheria; you mustn't stay," whispered Bella, motioning hi™ off as he bent over the crib " But I am going to stay, Bella," he replied, with such mild decision that she felt remonstrance was useless. Wearily the time passed by. The doctor came and went, leaving little con­ solation behind him. The old man, worn out with grief and anxiety, slum­ bered heavily in his chair. Bella felt she could hardly have gone through that night without Frank. She scarcely knew her ardent, impetuous lover in him who sat by her side, so strong, yet so gentle, quick to anticipate her slightest wish, and ministering to her and Archie with the tenderness of a woman. "Can't yon close your eyes a few moments?" he whispered once. "I know just what to do now, and you look so exhausted." "No, oh no," said Bella, resolutely; and he urged her no farther. Midnight was approaching, and a great hush fell upon them both, for the doctor had said there might be a change at that hour. Bella sat, her eyes fixed on the child, never stirring except to give him his medicine or the stimulants the physician had ordered. Frank, mo­ tionless as a statue, watched the little face with her. At last Bella raised her eyes inquir­ ingly to his. There was a gleam of hope in ner look and in the one that answered her. " His breathing seems a little easier," she whispered. Frank nodded silently, and there was another long pause. A gentle moisture was breaking out over the child's face and body; his breathing seemed easier and his expres­ sion more natural. Frank and Bella hung above him, scarcely daring to in­ dulge the sweet hope that had sprung up in their hearts. About 3 o'clock the doctor came in. His tired, jaded face brightened the mo­ ment he saw the child. "Yes, he seems better," saidhe; "but we mustn't venture to hope yet. Now let us look at the little throat again." " His throat looks better," said he, as he rose to go. Bella followed him to the door. " The symptoms are favorable," Mid he, in an­ swer to her imploring glance. "I will call in again before noon." Bella turned to go back to her seat. As she did so she met Frank s anxious, loving glance. It was almost more than she could bear. " Oh, Frank," die said, "if God will only let Mm live!" and for the first time the tears fell over her cheeks. Frank put his arm gently around her, and she laid her head on his shoulder. They felt from that moment thatnothing could ever part them more. Once more let us enter the little chamber. The blinds are open now, and the sunset light is streaming in. Archie lies in his crib, looking like a little spirit, his moMsex thinks with half & sob, as she watches his pale, wasted face, with its halo of gleaming hair. But lie is gain­ ing strength daily, and will soon be run­ ning ro-isnd, the doctor says. Closing the blinds, his mother takes a chair beside him, and sings in a low, gentle voice. In a few minutes he is fast asleep, and she slips away for a while. She knows who is waiting for licr below " Bella," said Frank; after they had talked a few moments, "I received a letter to-day. Guess from whom." " I'm sure I don't know," said Bella. She was setting the supper table, and paused with a half-startled glance. "From your mother, Frank?" "You little coward, how pale you've turned all of a sudden !• But you've no reason. I was a true prophet, I tell you," shaking the letter playfully at her. " I vhole story, Tfeouwands of Afldavit*. Many having used '•patent" wnd prepared medicines and failed in finding the relief prom­ ised, are thereby prejudiced against all modi- qtaM. Ia this right ? Would you condemn all JhyatduiB because one failed in giving the re­ let promised? Some fto to California in ae*r£h gold, sod, after working hard for months ind toaing none, return home and say there is no cold there. Does that move it? Many suffer­ ing with Catarrh and pulmonary affections have ased the worthless preparations that crowd the market, and in their disappointment say thaw* i# no cure for Catarrh. Does that prove it? Does it not rather prove that they have failed to employ the proper remedy? There are thousands of people in the United States who can make an affidavit that Dr. Sage's Catarrh Ttemedv and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis- oavery have effected their entire cure. Many had lost all sense of smell for months, and ieces of bone had repeatedly been removed the nasal cavities. Two Trr«eonollable Conditions* Debility and health are irreconcilable tions. Weakly people, that is to say, people who lack the vitality requisite for a vigorous discharge of each and all of the bodily func­ tions, are invariably afflicted with some, though it may be a trifling, disorder of the system. Atony, or a want of nervous and muscular vigor, if* accompanied by poverty of the blood and leanne.w. A certain way to overcome it and prevent the aggravated maladies to which it i must nltimatelj lead is to n«e Host-ether's Stomach Bittere, which promote digestion and assimilation of the food, and thus are the means of furnishing the body with a supply of blood of a quality essential to its proper nour­ ishment. Invigoration through the instru­ mentality of the matchless tonic protects the feeble from a host of bodily ills which lurk in ambush for the debilitated. The Bitters are an article which it is most desirable to keep constantly on hand. Vfve Thousand Books GIVMS A way tone th« While Dr. H. James was attached to the Brit­ ish Medical Staff in the East Indies, his high position enabled him to call about Mm«the best chemists, physicians and scientists of the day,, and while experimenting with and among tho natives, he accidentally made the discovery that. CONSUMPTION can be positively and permanently ouHEn. During the many years of his sojourn there, he devoted his time to the treatment of Lung Diseases, and upor. Ms retirement he left with ns books and papers containing full par­ ticulars, showing that every one can be Ms own physician and prepare hie own medicine, and nidi information as we have received we now offer to the public without price, only asking that each remit a three-cent stamp for postage. Address CRADDOGK A CO., 1032 Baee street, Philadelphia, Pa. COLGATE & Co.'s Cashmere Bouquet Soap has acquired a popularity hitherto un- eqnaled by any Toilet Soap of home or foreign manufacture. A reputation begun early in the century made it easy for this house to im­ press the public. The peculiar fascinations of this luxurious article are the novelty and ex­ ceptional strength of its perfume. have told her the who! and she is prepared to love you and receive you as a daughter. Is uiat table ready ? Then sit down by me, and we'll read the letter together. You'll find out what a warm, loving heart my mother has, you little infidel, you I!' " And what shall we call the Arm now ?" asked Uncle Joe, as the happy little party sat down to the table. "It's admitted a new member, you know," he went on, roguishly. " Come, I'll give you a name ; one it'll bear before long, and we'll drink to the health of the firm in this bottle of wine." "Uncle!" said Bella, laughing and blushing, while his old wife beamed in­ dulgently upon him from the arm-chair where Frank's strong arms had placed her. " Bella, baby, and husband!" Uncle Joe, rising with a beaming face, though something like a tear twinkled in his eye. " Long life and prosperity to the firm, and may God's blessing be on it for evermore !"--Harper's Bazar. Trouble In the Household. We would advise every one interested not to buy Yeast or Baking Powder, loose or in bulk. They are usually made by unskillful persons, and have frequently proven totally unfit for use. There is no guarantee or responsibility attached to loose powder. DOOLEY'S YEAST POWDER is always put np in cans, warranted full weight, and absolutely pure. Importaat. When you visit or leave New York stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Gr»nd Central depot. 850 elegantly furnished rooms. Best restaurant in the city ; prices moderate. Bag­ gage taken to and from said depot, free. Cars ana stages pass the hotel for all parts of the city. Money in Poultry. Prof. A. Corbett, of No. 7 Warren St., N.Y., has received the Centennial and several gold medals, also 12 diplomas for his new process for hatching eggs and raising poultry by means of horse ma­ nure. This valuable discovery will give $600 yearly profit from 12 hens. Catalogues, circu­ lars ana testimonials sent on receipt of postage. WE have sold Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup for about four years. Nothing that we have ever sold gives such universal satisfaction as a cough remedy. While we keep all the old standard medicines of this kind, the Universal has by far the leading sale. Our customer! speak'in its praise without exception. We can refer any one who has sot used it to score# who will testify to its value. B. J. & L. S. STROUGH, La Fargeville, N. Y. Sold by H. A. Hurlbut A Co., Chicago, HI. A FRIEND of ours, who is chief clerk in the Governmental Dispensary, savs that no medicine chest is now complete without John­ son's Anodyne Liniment. We always supposed it was prescribed by law ; if iti « not, it ought to be, for certainly there is notching in the whole materia medusa of so mnch importance to the soldier and the sailor as Johnson x Anodyne Liniment. AFTER an experience of over twenty- five years, many leading physicians acknowl­ edge that the Graefenberg MexrshalVs Uterine Cathoiicon is the only known certain remedy for diseases to which women are subject. The fip*M>feti}iPrg Vegetable Pills, the most popular remedy of the day for bihousness, headache, liver coirplr.int and diseases of digestion. Sola by all druggists. Send for almanacs, tk&efen- berg Co., New York. VETERINARY Burgeons all over the coantry are recommending Sheridan̂ Cavalry CbmUtion I'oioders for the following trouble in horses: Loss of appetite, roughness of the hair, stoppage of bowels or water, thick water I ana oolds, swelling of the glands thick wind, and heaves. cough and ooldi worms, horse ail, No MORE SWAMX)WING mediciae into the stomach to go up to cur® the Lungs. As Dr. J. H. McLean's Cough and Lung Healing Globules dissolve in the mouth a gas is gen­ erated, is inhaled, and stops. Coughing, Bron­ chitis and Consumption. Trial box.es 25 cts., by mail. Dr. J. H. McLean,, St. Louis. FOB ten cents we will send a scientific book of one hundred and sixty choice selection from the poetical werks of Byron, Moore and Barns; also, fifty selected popular songs and other writings. The poetry of these authors ia true to nature and the finest ever written. Des- ntond <fc Co., 915 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. A NEW METHOD to stop Consumption, Coughs and Colds, by Dr. J. H. McLean's Cough and Luug Healing Globules. Trial boxes, 25 cents, by mail. Dr. J. H. McLean's office, 314 Chestnut street, St. Louw. A POSITIVE cure for rheumatism--Do- rang's Rheumatic Remedy. Send for cirndar to Helphonstine & Bentiey, Washington, D. C. RHEUMATISM cured at once by Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. Send for circular to Hel- phenstine & Bentiey Washington, D. O. VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam, the great New England cure for coughs, colds and coswump- tion. Cutler Bros. & Co/s, Boston, only genuine. DTTKANG'S RHEUMATIC REMEDT never fails to cure rheumatism. Sold by all druggists. HOFMAN'S Hop Pills CUBE the AGUE. FACTO for those who have been dosed, dragged, and quacked. Self-heip for weak and nervous sufferers, Information worth thous­ ands to those out of health. The new Health Journal that teaches all, seat free. Address, Ekvtric Quarterly, Cincinnati, O. MR. JOB JEFFERSON will remain in England for the remainder of the present year. F I F T Y - T W O OF THE MOST PROMINENT STATESMEN of the COUNTRY WILL WRITS FOR THE Toledo Blade (Xewby'a J\tper.) Krurt*, Rtumw, Key. Schnra. Morton, BUfax, Boilli, Wlii l-im. nndotberaof equal note, oontnbttt* aa uttd* •loririK the year. Tin1 Nimby Lcltcn M aitttm noliulnli IK DM Rf.AI)K. The liwit and CtaaipMt Ptpw in the World. mat * -B5»' MMMM, TENTS, TOMBS ODUHER BUB8ABD * 00„ m to M Booth Wa*|| DEStCWEft AND ENGMVEft ON WOO0. . J. MAMS, «Ia8Uto.eor. WiMttartm. * ENGRAVER AN9 Bit SINKM, STENCHLMND STOCE. I. BOCHK, 171E. Randolph. SMSIAVER. 1EAL8. WtEtSES. STEEL AND BRASS STAKES, STENCH,TOOLS All" lIOflK. ft 0 H- HANSON. IS Sonth Otaifc. W % HEAVY HA*MkRK-llM0LE8AL& N 1 P. EMBARK, MtoM MHWwuw. * - -- Lady's "Armvre OfMrtttrli The laiert-moit.MHlar style 3 stamps), to pay mall expenses. We will send the Pattern with "Prlfteem PmrntHte. I T« par MmiHncr 1 HaaMtaot Urac of fool - iendT ®see oof's TYLES TIST mm A. BURDETTE SMSTH, EDITOR. P.O. Bex MU. ' IS East I4tii SL, N. Y. ™ JB A01 SONS and DAT7Q WIVES. -- fttto&tioQ !'* yon* HOMES and GRAGRAYATE t , , SOILF to the BEST AD­ VANTAGE ana most ECONOMTOAXLLXT best GUIDES and CAT-AIXJGUES in the WOBUX - _ ®yery°ne havia# a FARM or GAB. pElf should Bend a Postal«Card at nn<a iSv. descriptive CIRCULAR; « iOc. for Illustrated Catalogue. 136 pagefe P. O. Box, B. K. BLISS & SONS, No. 5712. . 34 Barclay St.. Nnw Yr-v ' » > 'j - ! If » 1 J.ESTET& Brattlotooro, Vt. f&-Send for Illustrated Cataloguer E S . Kansas display of products at Centennial snr- passed all other States. KAXNAM PACIFIC R.W. CO. offers largest body of good lands ia KAN8AN at lowest prioea and host terma Plenty of Gov't lands FREE for Homestead* FOB copjr of •' KAXNAK PACIFIC ROM» HVBAIV* address, hnnd Cjeewmieefewes} X. P. Jtw., Salina, Kansas. NATURE'S REMEDY vegeiik THE EBEAT Btoop PUBIQEH. J?iio li. I., 184 StefU-tt „ Hi. *L STEVENS. KHQ. : t-twBi bound to express with say s!gnata» the bigb value 1 olaco upon your VKGBTINE. My family bats AND it for the last two IMM. In QMTOO* debility it to . innfttwbla, and I recommend it to all who ma; ae&d an imteMating, renov&tinx tonic. 01 T. WALKNK, Vtacmarly Pastor of Bowdoia Square Ohorok, Beotoa. •egetine is^Sold by All Druggists. Lands for Sale 960,000Acresin Sonttivest Missomt Flrct-claaa Stock Farms, oxo*l]«>t Aetloaltaral Lands. and the beet TSbaeoo Region in ttae Weet. Short win. ten, no Kruahoppera, orderly aoetaty, food market* and a healthy country. IA»W Price*! LENX Free Tramipottntion to the lands forabhed p# ahaaaie. For further Information, address A. L DKANB. Land Oominl--inner, St. Idmla. A GREAT 0FFEI! We th«M dispone of 1QO PIANOH & OUUA d, 3/ fl rat-clue nal rerprlceefor AN*. 1 daring Times, new awl 3/Urea-clans makers, Inrlndins W ATERS*, ot lower prices for casher InetalC ments, or to let nn offered. WATfi wrerbe MP ARE toefoi ,P1 ana jlncludln* OUVOIK) nra TBAVKI.IVfi • AWENTS VVANTKD. H * Mailed. A liberal discount to Ttathtrt, Mi Churehu. School*. Lotions, nrlce. HORACEW. ftr. Sheet MMSIC M hat acturers and Oealei (Jnieu Hqunre. N. Y. ATERJSdc SONS )r», 40 E*M l4tl iS. Mmnit* ;h Streets CARPET WARP. TO THE CONSUM Having iimprorod the quality of oar Warp, now beinc •old under the " PEERLESS " ticket, w*shall herertf* adopt, for the improved quality, the brand " WHITE STAR, AAA." . We shall also manufacture a Sower quality of Warp, which mill be sold under the " PEERLESS " brand. inquire for " WHITE STAR AAA" Garjwti Warp « all leading Dry Goods Dealers. CHURCH'S MUSICAL $26 Worth of ftlaalc During the Tear. VISITOR. Every number has 32 Mm «f Music and Musical St»> rfes. Sketches, Kditorials, Lstters, LlSons, Choice of Four Eiegaot PwAioB VohunMt Fh&E to every subscribes at $1.50a year. Send ttmmpSorfuU •tiemlart, or 15c. for g* SEtatati £ particular*, or t5o„ for SJWM Blia*. AMriisa JlsilHYflu Mothers Who Hare Daa«hHn *fcat Ha*t Weak Lnnm Should armt the dissase wbaa ft fc to tta Inelpteoi atates. It to indicated by a hacking oou*b. pains in the cheat, difficulty of breathing, or oppreerion of the luuff. If this he permitted *e run on, tuberolee will form, and Consumption will b# the result A most valuable reus* edy will basfoana ia Allen'a Lung Balaam to oure and thii diiiiwffif iu itAfint stftfpo* FbrsaJebiaUlUdtQi»eDeataa i.