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I know tllat I came home last night and was rather merry; in fact, I was intoxicated, but mother, remember, I am no longer a boy; I am a man 30 years of age, and you cannot expect me to be responsible to yon for my actions. -I met some friends, and we had a champagne sup­ per to celebrate my engagement to Leo­ nora Markham, and perhaps we drank more wine than was good for us." "My son," was Mrs. Harper's reply, "Leonora is refined and fastidious. Do yon think she would be pleased if she neard how you commemorated the happy event of your betrothal ?" John's face flushed as he listened; bat with manlike obstinacy he would not acknowledge his error. "When you told me of your engage­ ment," she continued, "I was happy, for I thought you were worthy of possess ing an innocent young wife. Prove yourself so by promising me never again to taste intoxicating liquor. "Mother," was the reply, "I will not pledge myself to become a teetotaler, for I have too much self-respect to de­ generate into a sot." "You have never known," said Mrs. Harper, "but one parent--your un­ happy mother. The memory of the dead should be sacred, but to save you I will reveal your unfortunate father's sin. "My married life began under the most favorable circumstances. I loved my husband with all the romantic fervor of youth. We were blessed with prosperity, and it appeared as if we were to enjoy unalloyed liappinesss. "Thirty years have elapsed since all my hopes perished; yet my heart grows cold when I recall the remembrance «f that fatal night--that night of terror-- when I discovered that I was a drunk­ ard's wife. "One evening your lather did not re­ turn at his usual bour. I sat down to ' the dinner table, solitary and misera­ ble. The time passed; the clock struck 12, and yet he did not oome. At last I heard footsteps. Presentiments -of evil made my heart sink. I opened the door. To my horror, a drunken man staggered into the room. "I could not believe that contempti­ ble being was my husband. He em­ braced me, and for the first time in my life I shrank from his caress. He clasped me in his arms, and kissed me Lenora was but 17< yet although so young ahe loved with all a woman's strength, and she woitfd not hear her absent lover condemned. "It is despicable," she exclaimed, "to traduce one who is not present to defend himself. But it is base to malign the dead." "Excuse me," was Minnie's farewell speech, "but I think it only friendly to warn you before it is too late. Do not risk becoming a drunkard's wife." Lenora shuddered as she listened, for she loved with such devotion that she was resolved to marry John Harper. A gentle tap on the door interrupted her rev^ry, and Mrs. Harper stood by her side. "I have a sad duty to perform," she exolaimed. "You can imagine how humilating it is for me to condemn my own child; but I cannot allow you to marry my son without informing you * "Speak no more," exclaimed Lenora. "I know all. The censorious world would not allow me to remain in ignor­ ance of the fault of the man I love. But yet I will become his wife. I will reclaim him and save him from his father's fate." As Lenora ceased speaking John en­ tered the room; he had heard her last words. "I knew," he exclaimed, "that my darling woold trust me; and she shaft never have cause to regi*et her devo­ tion." A few years passed. Lenora married John Harper, and as yet had no cause to regret her choice. One fair evening she awaited her husband's arrival home. A beautiful child sat by her side her long, golden curls reached to her waist, and her dark brown eyes beamed with intelligence, "Mamma," she exclaimed, "will papa soon come home? Oh, there he is!" she cried, as she heard a footstep ^n a moment she was at the door,and soon returned %ith her father. Leonora glanced at her husband, but he could not meet the calm, truthful eyes of his wife. The mother silently led her little child from the room. She soon re­ turned; but the happy light had faded from her face. "John," she said, "your mother called me your guardian angfel, for she said I had saved you from sin. She died happy; her last words were: 'Thank God, that my boy is not a drunkard! We have been married for five years, and to-day, for the first time in my life, I blush to acknowledge you as my hus­ band. Your eyes shine with an unnatu­ ral luster, and your cheek is flushed from the effects of drink." "Leonora, forgive me J Trouble has caused me to forget my promise. I am a ruined man. When I settle with my creditors I shall be penniless." "Do not give way to despair," was the response. "I am rich in my own right; I was an only child, and my father left me all his wealth. Every­ thing I possess is yours. "Oh, no," was the liasty reply. "I will never touch a penny of your fort uxte, for I know a woman's nature, and I am sure you would lose all respect for me if I were to become a dependent upon you bounty. I must arouse my­ self, and begin the world again. ~ '"But is it manly," she asked, "to seek consolation from the wine cup? Do not confuse your brain with drink when you require a clear mind, so that you can have strength to meet your troubles, and-overcome them. You tell me," she continued, "that you would feel humili­ ated if you were to accept pecuniary aid from your wife, but are you not more degraded when you compel me to teach our «liild to shun her father? This evening Blanche said: 'What is the matter with papa? I told her that you were ill; she asked to oome to you, but I had to refuse her request. My dar­ ling is too pure and innocent to be con­ taminated bv a drunken father's caress. "I have come,** said John Harper, "to bid farewell to you and little Blanch# before I leave my native land. I can never expect your forgiveness. But be merciful, and allow me to share your vigil. If our child recovers, you' can enjoy all her love. Tell her that htfr father is dead; but be noble, and teach her to respect her father's memory." The sorrow-stricken man bowed his head in despair. A little hand war placed in his and a gentle voice ex­ claimed: "Do not leave me, my husband, but let us kneel together and pray to God to save our child," The astonished \nan sank on his knees and exclaimed: From this hour I will never taste liquor. Sooner will I drink poison, for that would cause less misery. I am ashamed to look an honest man in the face. I was entrusted with a valuable diamond. In my drunken stupor I lost the gem and I shall be branded as- a thief." "Not so, my husband," cried Leo­ nora, "for to shield you I paid the value of the gem, and your honor is safe." Day dawned. A feeble voice ex­ claimed: "Papa, kiss little Blanche!" The child lived and John Harper's vow was never broken. Leonora reaped the reward of her devotion bv a long life of happiness and The wife's mission was fulfilled. with maudlin affection. I felt degraded^ Oh, John," exclaimed Leonora, ""for by his love, and p ashed him from me with disgust. My repulsion drove him frantic. I saw his arm uplifted. I felt a heavy blow. I realized that I was a drunkard's wile; and then I knew no more, for I became uncon­ scious. "That morning you were born. Fon^ many weary weeks I lay stauggling with death. I was delirious, and did not know that I was a mother. When 1 regained my senses my first thought was of my unhappy husband. I glanced around the rooou, but I did not see the one I looked for; I only saw his lieart-broken mother, who sat weep­ ing by my bedside. "She brought you to me and folded my arms around your tiny form. u 'My child,' she said, 'you have some one yet to live for- Watch over your boy--rear him to become an up­ right, honest man, and, above all, teach bjm to shun the wine cup, for that was his father's curse.' - " 'Oh, mother,' was my reply, 'I still love my husband, for he WRS novo* un­ kind to me Until that fatal night; and then I am sure that he was irresponsi­ ble, for he was insane from drink. Call him to me, mother; I will forgive him all; I will reclaim him, and we will again be happy.' "I received no reply. I Jooked up, and then I noticed that my mother-in- law was dressed in deep mourning. I grasped her by the arm. I implored her to tell me what had happened. " 'Mv child,' was the reply, 'my poor boy can only ask forgiveness from his God.' "Your unfortunate father was dead. After weeks of dissipation, he had died iiiiserably from the effects of drink. "After hearing the sad story of my life, I am sure that you will listen to mr mother's warning. Promise me, I iplore you, never to taste wine again." The old lady's voice trembled as she spoke, and her mild blue eyes filled w|th tears. "Mother," was the reply, "I answer you as I did before; I have too much self-respect ever to become a drunkard. You must trust your boy. I do not in­ herit the fatal appetite of my father; I will prove myself worthy of your affec­ tion." * * • * • • ' Leonora Markham was the petted Sjiiild of fortune; she had been left motherless at an early age, and her father devoted his life to his child, in­ dulging her in every wish. The course of true love had in this instance ran smoothly. Leonora was affianced to the man of her choice; yet she looked most unhappy on one fair day, and her - friend Minnie's conversation did not en­ liven her. "If I were you," she exclaimed, "I fktuld not marry John Harper. I am Sbre that he is dissipated. Last night he gave a champagne supper to the hoys, and my brother George told me that John went home quite intoxicated. I suppose you have heard that his father died from delirium tremens, and $,am sure that his son inherits his fail- the sake at our child, be true to your pnomise and resist temptation!" "in future," was the reply, ""you will have no occasion to teach my child to avoid me. To-morrow I leawe the city; business calls me away." Weeks passed. Leonora had not heard from her husband; she knew that his affection for her was «incere, and he would not have neglected her if he were not demoralized by dissipation. One evening she sat alone in her des­ olate home, almost heart-bpoloen; con­ solation she had none; she had no con­ fidant, for she was too true a worn an to disclose her husband's follies to the world. Her sad thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. A gentleman entered the room. He asked Leonora if sl»e were the wife of John Harper- "Exeuse me, madam," he continued, "but no doubt you have heard my name --F. M. Black-- mentioned by your husband. A few weeks ngo he left for the West; while there he has opportuni­ ties of disposing of diamonds. I pos­ sessed one worth $3,000; I gave it to him, and he promised that I should hear from in a week or two; if he were unsuccessful in selling the gem, I should have it again by that time. Many weeks have elapsed, but I have received no communication from Mr. Harper. I do not doubt his honesty, but I am afraid that he is incompetent through illness to transact business. As you are his wife, no doubt you can give me some information regarding liim." Leonora's pale cheek became ghastly as she listened. Had drink so degrad­ ed John Harper that he had become a thief? For a moment she was over­ whelmed with this new sorrow; but she soon recovered her self-possession. She was a true wife. The world should never know of her husband's dishonor. For the first time in her life Laonora lowered herself by practicing dissimu­ lation and falsehood. Her voice trem­ bled as she spoke, and her truthful gray eyes avoided the £aze of the stranger. "You will excuse my agitation," she said," when I inform you that you are correct in your conjectures respecting Mr. Harper. He has l^een very ill for manv weeks; to-day I received a letter from bind. Unfortunately illness has impaired his memory. He informed ma that he had lost your address, and was unable to remember where to send you the proceeds of the sale of the gem. To-morrow you will receive a check for the amount. A few more dreary weeks passed away, and brought Leonora new trouble. Little Blanche was veiy ill. A few more hours would decide if she lived or died. The little form tossed lestlessly. Time passed. The poor mother's sus­ pense became unendurable. Her head fell on the pillow of her child. Misery had rendered her unconscious. She revived to hear a well-known voice exclaiming: "Oh that I could sacrifice my worth­ less life to save my innocent child." The husband and wife had mat "W® more. Holidays. There is a universal tendency among civilized nations to set apart certain days for rest and recreation. It was a practice among the ancient Romans, and it has continued with increasing frequency and regularity down to the present day. Among Christian nations the leading holidays are generally church festivals. Christmas is everywhere observed as a day of joy and feasting. In all Chris­ tian countries except the United States, Good Friday is observed by abstinence from work, and for the most part by abstinence from pleasure. Easter Sun­ day, which closely follows, is a day o4 gladness, and in most countries Easter Monday is a day of pleasure-making. Other church seasons are more or less observed, according to national custom. In England Whitmonday--the day after Whitsunday, or Pentecost-- is a holiday. In France All-Souls' day, the 2d of November, is celebrated by decorating with flowers the graves of friends. It is called "Le Jour des Morts,* or "the Day of the Dead." National holidays are far less com­ mon. France celebrates, since the re­ public has been established, the anni­ versary of the taking of the Bastille by a Paris mob, July 14, 1789, the begin­ ning of the French revolution. In most European countries the birthday of the sovereign is an annual holiday. ** Canada makes holiday on the 2d of July, the day when the confederation of the colonies into a "Dominion" took effect, and, of course, on the 24th of MaV, the Queen's birthday. The custom in this country varies with State law. Christmas and Inde­ pendence day are universal holidays. The national Thanksgiving in Novem­ ber is also observed almost everywhere. New Year's day is a holiday in many parts of the country, but by no means in all. In New York the suspension of business is almost universal; in New England everything goes on nearly as usual. On the other hand, New England ob­ serves as a holiday a Fast day, ap­ pointed by each of the Governors, while there is no such custom in New York or elsewhere, we believe. And in New England the day is anything but a day of fasting. It is recognized as the opening of the base-ball season 1 Two new holidays, both of which have begun to observed during the last twenty-five years, are gradually gaining ground. Washington's birthday, the 22d of February, and Memorial day, the 30th of May. The former of these takes the place of the celebration of the sovereign's birthday, but it conies in a mouth when holiday-making is doleful work. Memorial day occurs just at the time when spring is bursting into summer, and is a glorious season for out-of-door pleasure-making. It is the day adopted by the Grand Aripy of the Republic for decorating the graves of the soldiers and sailors of the Union, and has he- come in a -very few years one of the most popular of our holidays. The holidays in this country are now very well scattered. New Year's day in January, Washington's birthday in Feb­ ruary, the New England Fast in April, Memorial day in May, Independence day in July, Thanksgiving day in No­ vember, and Christmas in December. The months from August to October are the vacation season, and so holidays are needed. No other country lias so many na­ tional holidays--that is, days for the commemoration of national events--as lias this country; and no other Chris-' tian nation celebrates so few religious holidays.---Youth** Companion. Of course there are mermaids. The turn who gate up and asserts to the ooMtrarr mad because he never saw one himself. Mermaids do not live in mill-ponds, nyers or lakes, but maks their homes hi the green sea. Several attempts have been made to induce a band of them to set up housekeeping in Lake Erie, but the waters are too fresh and lake Captains swear too much. Those who have seen 300 or 400 mermaids agree in pronouncing them all that the most fastidious could de­ sire. They have sparkling eyes, Grecian noses, small ears, delicate hands, white teeth, dimpled chins and swan-like throats, and the way they smile at an old widower is enough to melt the iron nails In the heels of his boots. The genuine mermaid is half fish, half woman, and there is no more beautiful sight in the world than to stand on the ocean beach at sunrise on a summer morning and watch a dozen of these creatures disporting in the flaalimg element. At one moment they dive down and secure handfuls of pearls to toss in the air; at another they fan each other with pieces of coral worth $600 per pound. Their sweet voices blend deliciously fcs they strike up their morning song, and their ring­ ing laughter sounds to the man on the sands like the steady fall of silver dol­ lars upon a golden bell. Now they swim seawards until almost lost sight of --now they are so close on the shore that it can be plainly made out that every one of them is far better looking than the Circassian beauty of a traveling show. While the life of a mermaid is full of pearls and corals and diamonds and grottoes and. parties, we would not advise any young lady to make the change without proper reflection. In the first place, a young lady who is used to dry land would feel awfully damp for several weeks after becoming mermaid. Then she would have to change her diet, costume, style of piano playing and singing, and she would probably miss the young man who calls every Sunday evening. So far as can be learned from Paul Du Chaillu, Eli Perkins and New Bedford whaling cap­ tains, mermaids never marry, Once in a while an old widower of a sea horse comes spooning around after a second wife, but he gets his walking papers with promptness and dispatch. It seems horrible to think of a beau­ tiful girl living single forever--for mer­ maids do not die--but nature's ways are ways of wisdom and everything is for the best. It was probably the intention to furnish them husbands from the sailors who fell overboard, but it seems that such sailors drown before the date of the wedding is fixed, and the mermaid is therefore doomed to warm her cold feet on a flat-iron and do her own marketing.--lietroit Free Press. Yssag Hep* The destiny of the world has been largely determined by the energy and resolution of young men. Alexander, at 33 years of age, "wept for want of more worlds to conquer." Scipio Afri- canus had finished a "career of glory" before he was 31. Papinian became an oracle of Roman law at 34. Charle­ magne had made himself master of France and a part of Germany at 29. Baphael was not 30 when they began to call him "Divine" Baphael. John Cal- viro, says Bancroft, "secured an immor­ tality oi' fame" before he was 28. Mil­ ton had written his best miscellaneous poems at 26. Isaac Newton had reached the pinnacle of his knowledge and fame at 30. Harvey discovered the circulation of the blood before he was 34. William Pitt, the elder, waged war with Walpole at 37. Napoleon achieved his victories in Italy at 28, and the imperial crown at 35. Byron pro­ duced his most brilliant works at 34. Pollock, the author of "The Course of Time," died at 28. Henry Kirke White was in his grave at 21. Mozart, the f reat German musician, died at 35. iafayette was but 23 at the siege of York town, and was commander-in- chief of the French national guards at 32. Hamilton was Secretary of the United States Treasury at 32. John Jay was Chief Justice of New York at 32. Summerfield was only 25 at the period of his greatest fcund # a preacher. What Twelve Men Do. A lawyer says the courts of this coun­ try convict more than those of other countries. The failures to convict are 16 per cent.; in England, 18 per cent.; in France, 21; in Italy, 24; in Spain, 27; in Portugal, 34. He added, "and it is not the Judge nor lawyer that do it-- twelve men4e CQUT- ier-Journal , Hie First Baby. The first baby is the signal of victory in the household of every well-regulated cultivator in the baby vineyard. It is the first call to active double duty. The parent that has his front yard paved with children does not borrow trouble like the man that is experiencing for the first time the exultant glee of newly-elected father. It is usually in the night when he has hastily to jump into his pants and red flannel shirt and scoots for the family physician. He wears good clothes himself but there is not enough baby clothes in the house to wad a shot gun. He makes, a start for his wife's mother who comes to the rescue. Then he-hunts all over town for a nurse and is just about to give up in despair "when a drunken foreign woman comes to his relief and for three prices agrees to assist him out of his dilemma. Then he makes half-hourly trips to the drug store and wonders if it wouldn't be cheaper to move the apothecary shop into his liouse and save sole leather. All of his old friends congratulate him, and joke him, while his young lady acquaintances snicker at his discomfiture. The ubiquitous Smart Alee asks him whom he "sus­ pects" and he begins to wish that he was a cannibal so that he could eat some of his tormentors. He feels faint faint and sorrowf ul. He feels faint and sorrowfuL He has not seen the little cherubin yet and when the nurse brings in a little bundle of canton-flannel rags and gently lays it in his lap he doesn't know whether to run or scream right out. He beeomes familiarized to the situation and tries to hold the infant, but displays a grace more painful than posing upon a bed of thorna. He says "tootsy wootsy" and tries to dandle it upon his knee and has it taken from him by the nurse, who is frightened at his display of dense ignorance upon the baby qiiestion. Iu his mind he Bees ruin staring him in his ten-dollars-a- week countenance, and he wonders what on earth is going to happen next to mar his interest in life. The first baby grows to be a strapping big child and it has been {jetted and indulged until it rules the roost. When it issues a command the volunteer must obey or there is war to the spinal column. After the first-born, men are not such fools over their progeny.0-- Chicago Cheek. ' Artoahhlng Effects sf Tobassi* A veteran user of the weed in this city was taken sick and confined to the house. A physician was summoned and pronounced his complaint disease of the heart. He ordered the patient to be deprived entirely of tobacco and said that he would be able in a few days to tell what the man's chances for re­ covery were. The tobacco was stopped, and then followed a season of derangement and visions, less intense and terrorizing than those belonging to the alcoholic frenzy, but annoying and remarkable to the patient. He saw black-flies in myriads upon the walls of his room, then thousands of lire-flies, such as are seen in June. These were followed by millions of lit­ tle golden, metallic-hued beetles. He sat beside a lovely stream of water that wasn't there, and gazed into its limpid depths. He saw crowns, queer gar­ ments covered with the heads of nails, all sorts of armor, and bric-a-brac enough to furnish every house in the State. During one whole day the atmos­ phere was so yellow that he could not see the neighboring residences; another day cloudy veils shut out from his view for brief intervals the objects about him. His experience, while it has sat­ isfied him that tobacco effects the brain, has not destroyed his. love for the weed, which he constantly desires, but is debarred from using because of his condition. The patient is out, and, we are glad to say, is doing well.--Nor­ wich (Ct.) Bulletin. "Hard Is Bear." Gen. Jackson, adhered, even during hjs Presidency, to certain peculsrities of pronunciation which he had ac­ quired in his youth. Ho would, for in­ stance, pronounce the word develop­ ment, as though it were written devu- ope-ment, with a strong accent upon "ope." Conversing one day with a foreign minister who had been educa­ ted in England, the General said "devil- ope-ment. In the oourse of a aentence or two, the minister pronounced the word oorrectly. "I repeat it, Mr. ," continued the President, "this measure is essential to the devil-ope-ment of our resources. "Really, sir," said the minister, "I consider the devel-opement of your country"--with a marked accent upon the vel. "Excuse me, Mr. exclaimed the President, "you may call it de-vel-op- ment, if you please; but I say devil- ope-ment, and will say devil-ope-ment as long as I revere the memory of good old Dr. Waddell!" referring to a famous preacher. Another man, aged and good, but ignorant and suspicions, was once greatly disturbed by a word with which he was not familiar. He imagined his neighbor Dillon had a grudge against him, and brooded over the surmise un­ til he believed Dillion to be his bitter enemy. His family tried in vain to con­ vince him to the contrary. One evening, in a chu rch meeting, the old man arose and stat ed his griev­ ance. Mr. Dillon oouid hardly believe his ears. He sprang to his f eet as the old man sat down. Why, my dear brother," exclaimed he, "you are wholly mistaken! I your enemy! Why, such a thought never entered my mind. Indeed, indeed! you are under an hallucination," and the surprised brother sat down, thinking he had convinced the old man that he was mistaken. The meeting went on, but before it closed the old gentleman again arose. 'Brethern," said he in tremulous tones, "I've felt bad over this, and it's pretty hard to bear; but when Frank Dillon gets up in me etin', afore you all, an' declares that Pm 'full of hellish no­ tions,' an' not a voice, not one, is raised against it, it's--it's too much. I've been a member here fifty years, a'most, but," and he straightened his bowed form, "I shall never come here again while such things are said an' accepted." And it was only after much effort that the poor old man was made to un­ derstand the meaning of the word hal­ lucination.--Youth's Companion. LAKE ERIE is mentioned as the future source of Philadelphia's water supply. I>V»!M»paut. Dyspepsia and sick headache do not re­ turn to those who have used Great German Hop Bittern Sold by all druggists. Tent man who drinks cannot conoeal lb from the world. His habit is red in his Fearaaaall--Ta ln«Mrl Ito VOLTAIC BELT CO., Jttwtoall. Wok., wffl and Dr. Dye's Celebrated Electro- " AHpttaaoee en trial paMfter dd) who vi- lowed. Wcus* "BOOOH OK Casus.**--lie. Ask (tar* Com pletejermanent cure. Corns, warts, bantam. ef beef eont properties. Itoontainal making, fapoe-generatoy and life-sustaining properaes; Invaluable for Indigestion, djrs- pepsia, Barrens prostration, and ailtajias ef reneral debflny; also, in all enfeebled eoncttttans, whether tL« result of exhaustion, nervous prostration, over-work, or acute disease, particularly if resulting from polmo. nary complaint*. Caswell, Hasard ft Ga. proprietors. Mew York. Bold by druggists "BUCSC-PAIBA. r--Quick,- complete cure, all annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases. |L THE soft and silky appearance given to the hair by the use of Car DO line, the natural hair restorer and dressing, as now improved and Elected, is the subject of general remark all who have witnessed its effects upon • human head Sold by all dealer* in drugs. "ROUGH ON RATS*--Clears out rats, mice, fifes, roaches, bed-bags, ants, vermin, chipmunks, lfo. LTOK'S Patent Metallic Heel SttfletKens keep new boots and shoes from running over. Bold by shoe and hardware dealers. SKERNT MKK-~"WeU8'Health Renewer" restores health and vigor.cores dyspepeia,impotenee; $1. A Happy Wife. "My dear husband, I never slept so soundly as I do now, after using German Hop Bi& ten." 8old by all druggista wrt; SHOULD HELP ONE ANOTHER. Mr. Normal HUNT, of No. Sfi9 Chestnut 8t„ gpiinf- field. Mam., writes, April 10,1888, saying: "Haying the affliction caused by Kidney and lira diseases, and, after fodnriog the aches, pains, wed neon and depression incident thereto until bedy an soul *rere newly distracted, I eonght for relief and cure from my trouble, and waa told by a friend who had been cured by it himself, that the best and only an re cure was Hunt'n Remedy, and upon his recom­ mendation I commenced taking it. and the first few doses improved my condition In a very marked man­ ner, and a continuance of its use has j ustilled all that my friends claimed for it--that it was a stu* and per­ manent erne tor all diseases of the kidney* and liver. Several of ray friends in Springfield have used it with the most gratifying results, and I feel it my dnty, aa weU aa a pleasure to me to recommend Hunt's Rem­ edy in the highest possible terms." pepsia when worm cases than yours arebe- £ag cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla? m " A HAN who played the violin wretchedly was said to be smart, in that he sawed sev­ eral chords per day. Look Well to the Katie. The only genuine German Hop have the word "German" blown in the bot- tle. Sold by all druggists THERE are tiOtf deaf mutes in Mississippi. We always said there were some mighty pleasant people in Mississippi. As a perfect pharmaceutical preparation, Hood BSarsaparillaBurpr.Hses anyproprte ary article upon the market A glance at the arti­ cle shows the scrupulous neatness and care with which the detuil of its manufacture and putting upmost be conducted These points arc of importance in anv business, out in remedies fyr the relief of' human Buffeting they become of supreme importance. Only •uch medicines are worthy public confidence A FALSE statement--there is an awful waste of water at Niagara How CAN you remain a sufferer from dm rs are I Try it THE favorite song of the literary critio-- "Sitting on the style." PAKALYTM- strokes, heart disease and kid­ ney affect.ons, proveuted by the use of Brown's I'/on Bitters. BOIVOMON applied--Spare the rod and im­ prove the trouting. ANAMOSA, Iowa--Dr. J. G. McGuire says: "I kaow lirowu's Iron B tters is a good tonlo and gives general satisfaction." IF everv dog hadhis day, how long would abenohshow last? i"»" "Oh summer etght - • i - Bo fair and bright!" . ^ But suppose a frforhtful attack OT'SWttflrer complaint sei «es von in the middle o£ the de­ lightful summer night; where are you? That depends on whether or not you have a bottle of PESKY DAVIH' PAIN KTUXR. Policeman Daut, of Itocheater N. V., savs that his daugnter and some of her school friends were thus attacked at a summer watering place. Had it not been for the PAIN KILLER, font, night might have been their last When you pack vour trunk for the seashore, re- memlier that the emergency may arise in which you will suddenly need "PAIN KILLJEB." *im*s Mo time should be lost if the stomach, liver and bo we la are affected to adopt the sure remedy, Ho#- etter's Btomach Bitters. Diseases of the organs named beget others far more serious, and a delay is therefore hazardous. Dyspepsia, liver complaint, chills and fever, early rheumatic twinges, kidney weakness, bring serious bodily trouble If trifled with. Lose no time in using this effective and safe medi­ cine. For aale by all Druggists and Dealers generally. DR.HOME'S ELECTRIC BELT Will cure Nervoutmemi, Lumbago.lihcuniBlitini. Par­ alysis. Neuralgia. Sciatica. Kidnfy. Spine and Liver <i i nca>c«, (iuut. A st h ma. Heart (liwrtcc, I),vFpe|>Klu. Const!- pnti; n. Erysipelas. Catarrh, Piles. Epifepsv, 1 in potency, _ I'teri, et<- Only scU-ntifle Eleo thnt sends the Electricity and mag- nrtism tnrougn tne body, and can t>e recharged In an in­ stant by the patient. Send Stamp fur Ciroular. Or. W.J. UdltNK, In venter, 191 Wabash Av..Chicago. C BELT Dumb Ague. Vrolapsus tnc Beltin Ameatcathi $7*) A WEEK, f 13 a day at home easily made. Costly #iAoutfltfrue. Address Tatnc It Co., Augusta, Maine. Sure PKRKSKIJML (N. ¥.) Military Academy-- For circulars, address 6)l.CJ.WHIOHT, BA.. AM. 6C CfTCCGelebrated stencil plate.SOc. Keycbedu iwtOn I CwiSc. Agts wanted&13Hua.Av .Albany .Nil* worth SB free, land, Main*. A QENT8 WANTED for the Best and Ffefitest- A Helling Pictorial Books and Bibles. Prices reduced S3 per sent. NATIOSAL PUBLISHING CO., Chicago, HI. A QUACK doctor's duek of a bonnet" wife should wear Try the Oanlt House. When in Chicago, try the Gault Honan, where you can gee every comfort and luxunr of a high-priced hotel at the low rate of •« and «a.50 per day. The Gault has been re­ built and refurnished; it is located in the heart of the wholesale district, only one block from the Union Depot, corner MadiFon and Clinton; elevator and all the modern conveniences Menu and rooms best in Chi­ cago H. W. Hoyt, proprietor. ALL our lady friends will be delighted to hear that L L Cragin A Co. ,110K4th st.Phila., are giving1 first-class Piano Sheet Music, vocal and instrumental, gratis. (No advertising on it) Write for catalogue. Mention this paper. WASLBT, Ga.--Dr. B. R. Doyle says consider brown's Iron Bitters superior M a fonlo tosnjpreparatloanowinnML* HOOD'S SARSArAKIlAA Cured a tremendous scrofulous lump on Thomas Bennett's 31 years eld. He wanted to cat it ont with bis knite, it was so painful. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured Lieut. John Smith, C. 8. N. of stomach plaint, palpation and Rheumatism in the knee. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured Mrs. Cole, of ST Scrofulous sores. Onega has head was as large as the palm of her hand. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured Mrs. Park man of birth-born Scrofula in one year. Her scalp was one solid sore. Her hair fell oC. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured Mrs. Ro'Jitis' son of three large, fatty tUMHb one waa a running sore and very painful. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cored Mrs. Hart's Salt Rheum with one beta#, air hand's cracked and chapped for 23 years. Hood's Sarsapariila Cared4.B.Smith's daughter of Diphtheria poisott. She waa very poor, weak and without appetite. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by druggists. «i; six for •>. Prepared only by C.I. HOOD & CO., apothecaries, Lowell. Mass. Henry's Carbolic Salve It is the Best Salve for Cute, Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Coins, and all kinds of Skin Eruptions, Fn ckles and Pim­ ples. Get Henry'* Carbolic Salve, as all others In counterfeits. Price 25 ct*. How to Shorten Life. •bernethy, the greatly English Surgeon, asked a lady who told him she only had a cough: "What would you have? The plague?° Beware of "only coughs!" The worst eases can, however, be cured by Dr. Win. Hall's Balsam for the Lungx. In Whooping Cough and Croup it immediately allays inSafnina- tion, and is sure to prevent a fatal termination of tne disr--fi tiy drugffiwfo aud dealers in rneai- leantTsiJBOBAPHVhereand • oil ii& men we will give you » situation. Circulars ftS. YALENTEXE BBO0* JanesviUe, Wis. M For Business at the Oldest A Be* NO PATBKT MO PAT. %.8. k A. P. LACET, Patent Attorneys, Washington, D.O. e A. P. LACET, _ _ _ leys.Wsshingt I /tufmcMMwand Hand-book on Patent* tntfrt*. MUBFHXNE HABIT. No pay till enrad. Ten years eatabliahed, l.ooo cored. 8tate ease. Or* Marsh, Quincy, Mich. "THB BUT » CHEAPEST." INCIXES, TURPCIirRCSAW IlLlS. Boruftven I IHlCOnCna ClowrHilleri (Suited to all sections.) Write tor rmcBIllua. Pamphlet acdf-rieestoThaAoltmaa it Taylor Co., MaiiEfleld, Ohl̂ . CUT THIS OUT br Ball, a GoM«aBraofCe«ds,tluU •aoaey la Oa* M«rtk tkaa ssTiklac lota Ctrtaiaty. Aad lUtani to s% with TEX Call, •ad you'll r««<T« will Msg youia BXX* itag la Aaajo. Al-r»- M. TAAAGT MWNKK UL, K*w YWA. AWreC,PE ilnmplmiims: Positive relief and immuni­ ty from complexional blem- ishes may be round in Hanoi's Magnolia Balm. A delicate and harmless article. Sold by druggists everywhere. It Imparts the most bril­ liant and life-like tints, and the closest scrutiny cannot detect its«se. Allunsightly Discoloration ̂ Erupflons, Ring Marks under the eyes, and excitement are at once dispelled by the Magnolia Baun. It Is the one incomparable Gosmetie. MAXUFACTUBKR'8 TESTIMONY. Mr. H. W. PATKE, manufacturer of harness, dlery, trunks, valises, etc.. No. 477 Main street, Spring field, Mass., writes under date of April 10,1888: "OHTUMF.S I have used Hunt's Remedy. best medicine for diseases of the kidneys, liver, blad­ der and urinary organs, and have received great ben­ efit to my health from its use, and I find that it will do just what is claimed for it; it will cure disease and restore health. I therefore pronounce it the medicine that ? have ever used." BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD. AUKRT HOLT, ESQ., Paymaster Boston and Albany railroad, at Springfield, Mass., writes April 23, 188S: "I have used Hunt's Remedy, and my experience with it has been such that I can cheerfully say that I am satisfied that it will do just what it promisee to do, if nsad aooording to directions. Delicate Those languid, tiresome sensations, tap yon to feel scarcely able to be on jovx feet; that constant drain that Is taking liiHk your system all its former elast'citj; diWftg the bloom from your cheeks; that ContiBMM strata upon-your vital forces, rcnderfeMrjNW irritable and fretful, ca> easily be raadwi by the use of that marvelous xemedv. Bop B.tters IrregalnritUs and ofaatraettonaei your system are relieved at onoe, wUlefhl special cause of periodical pain aie penaa- nently removed. None re. eivea ao benefit, and none are so profoundly gratefol and show such an Interest in recommending Bop Bitters as women. Teug Again. "My mother was afflicted a long time with Neuralgia and a dull, heavy, inactive cond|» tlon of the wbo'.e system; headache, Mrr- ons prostration, ana was almost heipiea*. No physician or medicines did her any nod. Three months ago she began to nae $op Bitters with such good effect that the anaina and feels young again, although over II years old. We think there la no other med­ icine fit to use in the family."--A lady, im Providenoe. BSADFOBD. Pa. s May 8,1675. It has cured me of several diseases, snail as nervousness, sickness at the monthly troubles, eta I have not sick day in a year, since I took Hop All my neighbors use them. ' Maa Fonm $3,000 LOST.--"A tour of Karapethat ccst m* *$3,000, done me less goad ene bottle of Hep "Bitters; they also cured my wife of tftM "rears' nervous weakness, sltepletsne-- aM "Dyspepsia." R. M., Anbara, 9. Y. High Authority. Hop Bitters ia not, in any sense, an alcoholl* beverage or liquor, and sould not be sold fee «ac except to persons desirous ot obtaining % medicinal bitters. Gun B. KAUM, U. B. Com. Inter! Kev. So. BLOOMVUXB, O., May l« in SIRS--I have been Buffering ten yean and 1 tried your Hop Bitten and_ it daw c j Boom. 91> . _ good than all the doctors. Miss { Baby Saved! We are so thankful to say that oar nursing baby was permanently cured of "i- and protracted constiration and irregularity ot tuc bowel* by the use of Hop Bitters by ita mother, which i\t the same time restored her to IMMtcet health and strength. -- Til "" N. " IMMtCCt 1> Itorbertcr in &s".asr£isa.?3r *»££» PENSIONS** or injury entitles. Bounty, Baca L ney, P. O. Box, 730, Washington. D. C. AGENTS WANTED ̂ Ha* Machine ever invented, jr stockings with HKMCrand TOB minutes. It will also knit a gretf; work for which there is alw*ya area*. _ r* ah at* la aay eisaMse ly veassa4g •scvtseTlMi sf ̂ Sanr. . sr Sssnag, sUsa, iHa itHMliiai tlua, or aay etber disability •BUUM me. Vi4w%dM- ran, or dspsaSsat paraala ntWsiT Waslsa where discharge l» l«s». Nrw dtsebaiWM rttalnl. Msg-- able dltobargM an< pesstsns uwiaiea " sloas INCRCASEO. afrswd proMemts*. Back pay sad bwaty osUsMsS. [»land casss. I «w»p» silseHu givsaaUl' meat claims. Advice (Ma. Ad's with r~ Bos M, Waablagtea. 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