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Every woman, married or single, should ®wn and read " Woman's Beauty, Peril, Duty," an illustrated book of 30 pages, con­ taining important information that every woman should know about herself. We y send it free to any reader of this paper. All drnreinta «ell the Pinkhsm medicine*. Addreaf la ... Mnndence, LYDIA K. PINKHAM MKD. CO., LTKX.MIA > " "" I! V lydta e. Pinkham'a Liver Ptila, 25 oanta. THE YEAR 3 WANING. Ah melts it then true that the years hat waxed onto waning. And that so soon must remain nothing but lapie and decay -- Earliest cricket, that out of the mid*summer midnight complaining, All the faint summer in me takeat with sub­ tle dismay V though thou b'inge«t no dream of frost to the flowers that t-lumbe*. Though no tree for its lea-res, do:med of thy voice, maketb moan. Yet with th' liiKonscious earth's boded evil over ray soul th m doit cumber, And in ihe A our s lost >outh utakeat me still low my own. '( Answerest thou, that when nights of December are blarke,it and bleakest. And wt en the fervid grate feigns me a May In my r oni. And by my hearthstone gay, as now sad in my gardtn thou creake.t-- ; . Thou wiU again give me all--dew and fra- $ grance and bloom ? fray, little poet t full many a cricket I is willing, « - If I but take htm down out of his place on my own shelf, me blither lays to sing than the blithest known to thy snrilllng, Full of the rapture at life. Hay, mora, hope, and--himself: Leaving me only sadder; for nsrer onecf mv singers Lures back the bee to his feast, calls back the bird to bis tree. Bast thou no art con make me believe, while the summer yet lingnrs, Better than bloom t hat has been red leaf and sere that must be? --W. D. Howel.s' in boston True Flag. : hive that taction my SHE WAS BLIND. A blindness comes to me now and then. I have it now. It is queer, I cen eee your eyes but not your noce. I can't read bcccuse some of the letters are blurred; dark spots covcr them; it is mighty uncorr.fortabls. I know all about it; it's DYSPEPSIA. Take one of these; it will cure you In ten minutes. What is it ? A ° Ripans • Tabule* W. L. DOUCLAS CUAP IS THE BEST. WV OMW^ NO SQUEAKING. $5. CORDOVAN, FRENCH&ENAMELLED CALF. FINECALF&KANGAR04 $3.5P POLICE,3 SOLES. $2S?-*2-w°8!<INGMENQ: Wf" EXTRA FINE. *2A7JBoys$ckooi5HQE31 •LADIES- j3-m^5oNcol4_ ^ .SEND FCR CATALOGUE 'W*ft.*DOUGiLAS, BROCKTON, MASS. Ton can snvo money fcy wearing the W, L. Douclas 83.00 Shoe. " : , Uccanso, vro aro tho largest manufacturers of -fihlfl gradeof shoes la t'.io world, and Guarantee their alue by stamping tho rta:ne tad price on tho ittom, which protect you arjalnst high prices and o middleman's profits. Our shoes equal custom »rk in style, easy fitting and wearing qualities, e have them sold everywhere at lower prices for o valuo friven than any other make. Take no'sub> Ltute. 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One day, near the close of the term, he said,-- ' 'Bob, you are going home with me, to stay at least two weeks. JNow don't begin framing excuses, for I won't accept any." Then he walked away as if the matter was quite settled--and It was. So it carae about that three weeks la^er 1 found myself, with Jerry, be­ ing conveyed across the country in the family carryall toward Round Top. as his home was called. It seemed to me that my friend acted a little queerly on the way. lie talked incessantly, and in one instance br;>ke in upon Jason's remarks. Jason was the gardener and man-of-all> work. "I tell ycu what, Master Jerry." be was savin?, "things are dull enough now that--" He.e Jerry frowned at him, and began lo talk about the landscape. Jason looked bewildered, then with a glance toward me, whistled know­ ingly. All this gave me the impression that 1 was being made the victim of a plot of some kind, and my imagina­ tion began to run wild. I wondered if any of the Long family had gone mad an l been >ontined in the cast winir or the west wing, or the attic, and if they would escape in the mid­ dle of the night and choke me, as I had read of their doing in novels. A midnight stiugele with a maniac or so was a possibility decidedly.unpieas- ant to contemplate. It was nearly noon when we as­ cended the winding road that led to the secluded hame of the Loners. Their grounds covered the whole of a large hill, the top of which was a circular plateau. Fiom this the place derived its name. The building it­ self was a large frame structure-- just the kind of a house to be haunted with a mysterious insane annex, I thought "Bob, I hope you won't think it mean in me " Jerry said in a kind ot nervous haste, when we had alighted and Jason had driven on to the barn, •tout the fact is they are goue.'- "oone? Who?" 1 asked, thinking Of the lunatics. "The whole family. They are at the t-eashore. I've been there orice. It is stupid. I'd rather be here at liound Top--if you will stay with me." And this was all. I was greatly relieved, and promised to remain the required time, leeling that I should like the i lace very much. And l'ke it I did. Jerry invented all sorts of amusements. One of them was shooting at a mark with a bow and arrow, and we became quite prollcieut in the art. As Jerry put it, we would have made very re­ spectable Indians. When the archery grew tiresome he constructed two lassos of the clothes line, and we sallied forth, with these wild West contrivances. Stumpy broken limbs of trees, and, in fact, any kind of pro ection that could be found, were promptly caught in the coils. We felt more like Indians than ever. One day a boy on horseback brought the intelligence that the housekeep­ er's sister, who lived about four miles away, was seriously ill, and wanted Mrs. Jason to come to her at once. "All right, Jason." said Jerry. ••You and your wife get ready while I hitch up^' And he was outride before an answer could be made. "Just like that boy!" the gardener said. He is good-nature itself. Dress yourself as quickly as possible, Mar­ tha, and we'll go." "But who will get breakfast for the boys?" she asked. "I'll warrant Jerry won't starve, nor this youne man, either. Beside, we may ie tack again by morning." And thus it happeued that Jerry and 1 were left together at Hound Top. In spite of ourselves, when the sun went down and the twilight deepened, we felt rather lonely. The thought that the nearest neighbor lived a mile away had never occurred to us beiore, but now it did so with peculiar signiticance. We locked the doors and windows, drew the blinds and lighted the lamps. This made things look brighter. Nevertheless, we retired early, and both occupied the same bed just "for company." It must have been nearly midnight when I suddenly awakened. I was dimiy conscious that something had broken my slumber, and lay still to see if the cause, whatever it was, would be repeated. In less than a minute a slight noise coming from the hall below at­ tracted my attention; at the sarue time Jerry laid his hand on' my arm. "Some one is trying to get in," he whispered. "Or is already in," I said grimly. "Let's dress." We rolled out of bed and began to get into our clothes with much more speed than neatness. It is any­ thing but pleasant to be awakened in the dead of night by unusual circum­ stances, aud we were pretty well frightened. After dressing we stood facing each other, with chattering teeth, not knowing what to do nexb "Of course he's after the silver,'* iaid Jerry. The idea that he was not after nil brought a feeling of relief, but of course we wouldn't allow him to have the silver. After listening at the door a short time we cautiously opened it. Jerry crept to the balustrade and peered over it. He diew ba?k quickly and motioned me to approach. The full moon,being about an hour high, shed its light through the large transom above the front door. By its aid I could plainly distinguish the figure of a man almost directly below us. He was stealthily trying a Key in the lock of the dining-room door. ' 'Wait here -- and wat?h him!" Jerry whispered. "I did not take.my eyes from the man, who was completely absorbed io the work of picking the lock. Very soon Jerry was with me again. In his band he carried one of our lassoos. Ere 1 could utter a remon­ strance he had raised the ooil above his head, whirled it around a few times and sent it down in the direc­ tion of the intruder. It was a rash and unwise thing to do, but Jerry never was in the habit of thinking twice. Rather through a piece of rare good fortune than skill, the slip-nose dropped over the fellow's head and we drew it tight. The idea was to catch him by the neck, but the coil reached his ankles before it could be tightened. (;n seeing something pass in front ot his eyes the man started back with an exclamation, the tightened rope about his leet causing him to fall to the floor. ' 'Pull, Bob, pulll" Jerry cried ex* citedly. We put our strength to the task, and soon had the man's heels nearly as hieh as his head had been. Then we fastened the rope to the baluster. "1 guess he won't be able to cut loose in a hurry," said Jerry, com­ placently. "But what if there are more?" I asked apprehensively. 4'1 never thought of that." •Bang! A shot rang out sharply, and echoed through the empty house. I felt the wind of a bullet that sped past my cheek. We dodged back quickly. Itwouli evidently be hazardous to go down stairs while our prisoner was armed, and if left alone he might work him­ self loojse in some way. Still we did : not intend to give up the tight, so, | securing positions where observations j could be made in safety, we waited for developments. Up to this time the burglar had said nothing, but now be called out gruffly!-- "You'd better let that rope ga It will be the worse for you if you don't," deceiving no reply, he began to threaten; the number of evils he pro­ posed to inflict on us in the event of getting free were not a few, and were all ingeniously chosen. Finding this also ineffectual, he relapsed into si­ lence. Presently he began fumbling in his pockets, and soon we heard the crackling of a match. Holding the light as high as possible, he took de­ liberate aim at something and llred. "We must stop that'," I said. "He is shooting at the rope." Taking off my coat I rolled it into a bundle, Jerry following my ex­ ample. It was not long before we daw the lieht of another match, and launching one bundle at it, had the satisfaction of seeing it extinguished. Entering the bedroom we brought out whole armfuls of blankets, sheets, and pillows. Every time the ina.i struck a match we hurled something at him and put it out. Maddened beyond measure, he sent shot after shot in our direction, together with a great deal of profanity. "Watch him and count the shots," Jerrv said, and hurried away to one of the upper rooms. He soun returned, carrying a ham* mock. "How many shots, Bob?" ••Six, altogether." "Are you sure?" "Certain." He said no more, but seizing a pil­ low held it where it could be dimly seen, moving it about slowly. The trick was successful; the bullet cut through the cloth, causing the feath­ ers to ry. "JSOW is our time!" Uttering these words, Jerry sprang down the stairs. Expecting to be shot full of holes, and yet not willing to be outdone in courage, I followed. At the foot our prisoner covered us with the revolver: and demanded in­ stant release on pain of death. "Might as well put that thing ID your pocket, Mr. Man. You can't use a cartridge more than once. Come on, Bob! We'll wrap him up in this hammock." said Jerry, ad­ vancing to where ho lay. Taking aim at the boy's breast th-* villain pulled the trigger. A sharp click was the only result--the sev«n- sbooter was empty. It was an easy matter for us to roil him up in the hammock until there was no possibility of escape. He looked very much like a fly that a spider had worked upon for a consid­ erable time, not being able to move a limb Then we lowered his heels. Consulting the clock, we fouud it to be shortly after midnight. "Might has well stand guard over him the rest of the nieht," I said.^ '•There may be others." Investigation showed that the lock of the front door had been picked. We secured it and lit the lamps. The chickecs were heralding the dawn of day when the welcome sound of wheels on the gravel driveway an­ nounced the return of the gardener aud his wife. The report of her sis­ ter's illness had been greatly exag­ gerated. Jason was not a little surprised when shown our much-bound captive, and started off to hunt up the Sheriff. That individual made his appearance at about » o'clock, and before noon landed our "citch" in the county jail. '-a. He proved to be a much-sought af­ ter convict who had escaped from the penitentiary, where lie was serving a life sentence, and no trial was neces­ sary for his reincarceration. We resolved to keep our adventure a secret rrom the academy boys, but it leaked out somehow, and it became necessary for us to punch the beads of several for putting the appellation "cowboy" ^before ou^ names,--Wav. erl/. WOULDBEGOVEBNOBS MEM WHO ARE NOW ATTRACTING PUBLIC ATTENTION. Opium st Wisconsin, FUher of XleklgM, Marvel ol Delaware, sad Atkinson o* Georgia--Each fa Slaking Knerjtetto XT- forts to Win the Race. John Gary ETUM. The Hon. John Gary Evane. tha re- form convention's nominee for Gov- ernor of South Carolina, is the author of the dispensary laws that have recently at­ tracted so much atten­ tion. He was born in Cokesbury, S. C., SI years ago and is the eecond son of the late Gen. N. G. Evans, "the * hero of Ball's Bluff." and his mother was a sister of Gen. M. W. Gary. He was grad­ uated from Union Col­ lege, Schenectady, N. Y., in 1S8.H, studied,fm* OART law with his uncle. Major W. T. Gary, and was admitted to the bar in 18*5. Beginning the practice of his profes­ sion in Aiken, he soon established a reputation in lega' circles and in lt*88. was sent to the State sentatives. Later he State Senate. •loehna H, Mtrrll. Josh ha H. Marvil, Republican candi­ date for Governor of Delaware, has never been a candidate for office be­ fore. He is a native of Sussex County,and prison he was exchanged, and returned to Washington in a shattered condi­ tion. his wounds n^ver having beer Sroperly dressed. President Lincoln eca-r.e interested in him and appoint­ ed him a cadet to West Point. He com­ pleted his course with honor, and served with distinction in the regular army. Some years a'ter he became a civilian, and engaged in the lumbering business at Marahfield, where he has been successful. He is a member of the Loyal Legion and of the G. A. R. FUSIONISTS IN ACOORO. Meet and Agree Upon a IMrferion of the Conerestlonttl Delegation. The Alabama State Executive Com­ mittees oT the Kolbite, Populist and Republican parties iMosely factions met to outline a j.lan of their Congressional campaign. The result of the conference was an agreement to com­ bine forces, as was done during the re­ cent State campaign. The Republicans are to have four out of the n i n e Congressional nogainees, and t h ewxtiiAsir Kolbites and Populists five, was prepared which will be ratified by district conventions of the three par­ ties. _ . The insurrection which was threat- House of Rewe- \ ened in Alaba ma by the followers of i was sent to the Keuben * • Kolb, Farmers' candidate lor Governor, who it was claimed had been fraudulently ^e'eated in previous elections, makes the leaders of the canpaign of more than ordinary inter­ est. Reuben F. Kolb is an Alabamian by birih, training and education, and is about oti vears of age. He spent three a OATss. A slate is 59 vears oM.v He ye3rs at Howard College, Marion, and 0 a in 18*9 giaduated from the University was brought up on a . „ larm and hai meager j Aorth Caro ma. educational advant- 1 1 " * ages. Ear y in life he became a sailor, and later took to boat- bui ding. When he was 28 years of age, ersity £ ince that time he has been a farmer, except while in the field during the civil war, and has en­ joyed a natUnal reputation a* a scientific agriculturist. Col. William C. Oates, the new y elected Governor, is a native of the State and is 58 years of age. He is a law er by profession and ser.ed with distinction in the Confederate Arm v. Be wa ̂ promoted to co o el for gallantry on the field of batt e. H e l o s t h i s r i g h t arm in front of Rich­ mond. Col. Oates was a delegate to the Pomociatic national convention inl86S and four years ater- was the tuc es^ful candi­ date Of his party fi r UECBEN F. KOLB. 5f(iovern ?r.In tho same "year he was defeated tor Congress, but was elected to the Forty-seventh and hi$ been a member of each Congress down to the Fifty-third. BICYCLE MAIL SERVICE. he started the manu- FOSHCAR. MARVIL facture of agricultu­ ral implements in Laurel. In iS70 the great peach business of Delawara led nim to begin the manufacture of bas­ kets and crates and his plaht has ffrown to such large proportions that ts annual output is 2,<KHU 0') fruit bas­ kets. He has amassed a fortune of $2.">0,000 in tho business. 1'efore the war he was a Democrat, but Abraham Lincoln's candidacy made him a Re­ publican, and a Republican be . has been ever since. Spencer O. Flatter. The Democrats of Michigan nomi­ nate! Spencer O. Fisher to lead them in their gubernatorial fight. He was born in Hillsdale C o u n t y f i l t y - o n e years a;o, and in 1810 made West Bay City his home. Re soOn became one of the most prominent business men of the place, making a fort­ une in tho lumber,., business, real estate, , banks, street rail- y j ways, and other en- si terpri- es. Twelve f years a-o he began<PENCE:l to take a p'eminent hand in politi s. He was Mayor of West Ray City for two terms, at the expiration of which he was elected member of Congress from his district. W. V. At ktnnmi. * The Democratic nominee for Gov­ ernor of (Georgia is Hon. W. Y. At- tcinson. He is not yet forty years of age and is one of the youngest iren ever n o m i n a t e d f o r Governor of Georgia, M r. Atkinson was born on a farm in Meriwether County. In early l i fe he lost his father, and had to work for a living, but by industry and perseverance lie was able to attend the university at Athens. After gradu­ ating, he studied law and was admitted to the bar and then moved to Newman, i Stamps and Btamred envelopes were hastily designed an 1 several hundred *T*HE U. S. Government Chemists have " reported, after an examination of the different brands, that the ROYAL Bak­ ing Powder is absolutely pure, greatest |m strength, and superior to ail others* ROYAL BAKING POWDER COMPANY, 106 WALL ST. NEW-YORK. His First Caie. The young man had just been ad­ mitted to practice at the bar. He sat within the bar inclosure, speculat.ng upon the chances of clients coming to him, by mistake or otherwise. He heard his name spoken, and started to his feet. "Mr. De Novo, the prisoner at the bar is unable to employ counsel. Will you defend hi ni'" "Certainly, your honor. May t re­ tire with him for a few moments' con­ sultation?" "Yes: and give him your best ad­ vice." A hardly perceptible sneer furled his honor's lips as ho utte e l tiie^e last words, but the young man did not appear to notice it. Motioning for the prisoner to follow him, ho pass:d into the other ro m. The door was closed, and for ten minutes the lively clatter of many conversatijns filled the coxirt- room. Then the young man sti oiled into the room and dropped into a chair. The c. ier proclaimed, "Silence in the court-room." His honor gazed upon the young man and said: ""Are you ready t > proceed?" "Yes, your honor." "Wh^ro is the prisoner?" "I really don't know." "What." "I'm sure I don't kn- w . " "Mr. Ee No o. will you explain what you mean by this most extraordinary conduct?" "Your honor told me to give him the best advice I c.uld, I believe?" Yes, sir." "May it please the cou:t, when I con­ sulted him 1 found he was guilty, and had really no defen e whatever. So, in pursuance of vour honor s so kindly meant suggestion, I advised him to drop out of the window and makehim~ self as scarce as possible. 1 presume, in fact I know, that he fol 1« wed the first part of myadviie, and I beliove he will a'po observe the rest of it." Something of Interest to Both Stamp Collector »ncl Wheelman. Here is the cut of a bicyle mail stamp used in California during the great strike. It tells the reason that called for its issue. In the upper anglo are the letters "A. R. U.," meaning the ! American Railway Union, aud in tho lower angle the word "strike." The recent blockade so interfered with mail service on the Southern Pacific Rail­ road that, for more than a fortnight, San Francisco was practically cut off from all railroad communication, and MMkS A FAMOUS STAMP. a bicycle mail service was gotten up by the agent of a bicyclo manufactuer be- t 'eu that city and Fresno, a distance of about 210 miles. It continued for four days, when the blockade was raised. where he has since lived and, practiced his profession. He has served in the Legislature and was chairman of the Democratic State conventions in 1WH) and '1)2. Mr. Atkinson has a very able political lieutenant in the person of his wife. John T. Rich. John T. Rich, renominated by the Republicans of Michigan as their can didate for Governor, is parents were Ver- monters, who re­ moved to Crawford County, Pa., where the Governor was born in 1841. Seven farmer. His JOHN T. RICH. the convention same year he removed to Michi­ gan. Governor Rich we« elected to the State Legislature in 1812, where he served six years, being twice elected Speaker. In 1880 he was a promi­ nent candidate before for Governor, In the was elected to the State Senate, re­ signing the position upon his election to Congress, where he servei but one term. Returning to private life, he has been active in agricultural circles* In 1886 and again in 188S he was ap­ pointed State Railroad Commissioner. David Overnpever. David Overmeyer, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas, is a native of Ohio. He was born near Centerville, in 1847, and received his ed­ ucation in Indiana at the Asbury Uni\ er­ sity in Green Castle. He studied law and in 1870 hung out the proverbial shingle at Vernon. In 1883 he removed to Topeka, where he soon rose to the head of his Jtrofession. His po-i t i c a l f a i t h h a s times as his r e s i ­ dence. He was brought up a Democrat, became a Republican before he was old enough to vote and after locating in Kansas returned to the Democratic party. In U84 he was a member of the Kansas l egislature. 1 W. II. Upham. I Major W. H. Upham, tho Republi- ! can nominee for Governor of Wiscon­ sin, is a native of Massachusetts, 53 yeans of age. He is eno of Wisconsin's best known citizens, and has had a career peculiarly striking. He enlisted in the Second Wisconsin Regiment at the age of i8, and was terri­ bly injured and taken prisoner at the first battle of Bull Run. The report reached his home at Racine that he had been left dead on the battle­ field and a funeral service was held for him. After eight months in Libby printed, the stamps being sold at twenty-five cents apiece and the en­ velopes at thirty cents. Of the3l0 letters carried, 315 were stamped and forty were sent in stamped envelopes. Used spec'mens are alrendy command­ ing a high premium in San FrancLsco, the papers of that city ea as high as $5 being paid for the stamps, while the used envelopes are expected to bring from to $10 each. WALTER B. RICHIE. Illack ae Ink Are the prejudices which some people eheriah •catnst what is good for them. They reaoon, AR our old friend ArtemuB Ward says, thnsly, "So-and-so has been taking medicine for a long time and isn't any better." They only know of individual cases. Many could be citcd, to their astonishment, in which Hoa- tetter's Stomach Bitters has brought about a complete change in the physical condition «of persons suffering from general ill health. This thorough stomachic, besides having the decided recommendation of the medical j|fro- fesslon, is voiced by the general public as the possessor of qualities as an invigorant and restorative of health not found anywhere else. In bodily troubles caused by the liver, stomach and bowels, in instances where rheu­ matic tendencies are experienced, and when the kidneys are weak, it is the true resort. Very Y oung. In a certain part of Poland it is the custom for people to marry when very voung. A Yankee who had visited that country was giving his impres­ sions in a manner characteristic of his kind. 'There is one thing about that place which actually astonished me. They have very early marriages there. One day I took shelter from the rain in a cottage. There I found a tiny girl sobbing bitterly, at the same time pushing backward and forward a swinging cot. in which another child was tioing otf to sleep. " 'Why weepest thou, my child?' I asked her. " 'Alas: Woe is unto me' Woe is unto me! Mine husband hath the measlos , and I am trying to soothe him to sleep.' " Hall's Catarrh Cure Is a constitutional cure. Price 75 centa. A Surgical Diet. What ii known a^ a surgical diet f w rth trying once in a while for th#- com ort of the stomach and the eotac plexion. ft includes milk and bread and butter, broiled beef, old mutton. eggs and prunes. Milk, butter ana eggs at e regarded as the best ani foods, because less force is expei in their digestion, an important it in medical and surgical work. Why Pu\ Off / taking medicine until yon are sick? To*. can keep a box of Itipans Tabules In tke house, and at the fir^t signs of a heada£)Mkt -or bilious attack a single tabule will »• lleve yon. s Flower Pets. The Paper Record notes the manu­ facture of paper flower-pots. Their light weight and non-liability t% breakage mark them an peculiarly " V " \ suitable for transport purposes, whil®, severe tests prove their ability vW*';;* withstand the "necessary damn. * FOB a complexion soft as velvet and rlcl)r In color as the lints of a beautiful sei£ shell, use that wonderful skin purifier--* Glenn's Sulphur Soap. ALAS, how often statues outlive theis> names. I ^ & Brings comfort and improvement an#v tends to personal enjoyment when rightly usca. The many, who live bet­ tor than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly- . ̂ adapting the world's best products to- ; ! ft the'neeas of physical being, will attest the value to lieaUh of the pure liquid % laxative principles embraced in tho f% remedy, Svrup of Figs. v Its excellence is due to its presenting ' ***% in the form most acceptable and pleaa^k;|)|^ ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax- - ^ ative ; effectually cleansing the system* dispelling colds, headaches and fevers.v ana permanently curing constipation. "ft It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical.::?" profession, because it acts on the Kid- . 4 ** w neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- | ening them and it is perfectly free { every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug­ gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man­ ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on eYery package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. S3ME ttars seen through telescopes are f o distant that it takes their light 2,700 years to rtach this planet. Recently Elected Supreme Chancellor ot the Knhrh*« of Fythlie. Walter B. Richie, recently elected S'jprem-3 Chancellor of the Kn'ghts of Pythias, is a young lawyer of Lima, Ohio. Ho was for­ merly Supreme Vioe C h a n c e l l o r o f t h e Knights. Mr. Richie was born and raised on a farm in Van Wert County, Ohio. He is but ah years of a g e , a n d h a s h e n prominently mention­ ed as a candidate for t h e g u b e r n a t o r i a l n o m i n a t i o n o n t h e Democratic ticket. He was admitted to the bar in 1875. having completed the study o law under his brother, Judge Richie, and is now one of the most brilliant attorneys in the State of Ohio. Mr. R'ctiie has a charming wife and an inte:estir.g daughter. SUGAR TRUST PROFITS. Combine Estimated to Have Cleared |!S8r 000.000 During the Lmt Tear. A Treasury expert estimates that the profits of the eugar trust for the last year amounted to 85i per cent, of the amount of money actually in­ vested in the trust. The profit amounts ; in dollars, according to this expert, to < over $2J,00\>,000. In view of this im­ mense profit, the story that ,a certain United States Senator received in cash $1,00'*,COO on condition of pcQtccfe/ ing the trust dee* not seem so absurcC It is not known that the story is true, but it is pretty well known that just before the sugar legislation began this Senator was fxtremelv hard up, \ and that when the passage"of the Sen­ ate schedule became certain be was in greater a^uence than ever before. Apropos of the trust's profits, it is interesting to learn that no working capital was ever paid into the combine, but that $10,000,003 had been borrowed for running the concern. The first dividend was paid in 1891 and amounted to 74 per cent. The 1892 dividend was equal to 150 per cent The 1893 divi» dend was 165 per cent. JEAN SEBASTIAN BACH was called Father of Modern Piano Music, I ecause his writings were largely for the piano, and he "va* the first to use the thumb in fingering. SPEAKER CRISP and Secretary Smith aidressed a mass meeting at Atlanta, Ga, the former devoting himsalf to the tariff, the latter to finanoft PIERCE JSS. CURE OK JIONEV R£TVRJ«ED. For all chronic, or lingering, Pulmonary or Chest Diseases, as Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Severe Coughs, Spitting of Blood. Pains In Chest and Sides, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is a sovereign remedy. In Asthma it is specific. To build up both flesh and strength, when reduced below th® standard of health by pneumonia, or " lung fever," grip, or ex­ hausting fevers, it is the best restorative tonic known. E. B. NORM AW, Esq- of Anon, Oct., says: "I think the 'Golden Med­ ical Discovery' is this beat medicine for pain . In the chest that 1 have ' ever known. 1 am sound and well, and I owe it all to the 'Dil- oovery.1 " THE PLAN or SELLING MEDICINES ON TRIAL, D T IT6 'Hi 17* is I'ECULIAR TO Xr JL JLH JC% Vr Xm MB. NORMAN. Populists We are prepared to supply newspapers edit* ed in the interest of the Popniist Party, by competent editors, upon a plan that will ^iv« any town a wideawake Home Populist jotunaf at a small expense. For full partloolars adOrna* P0PUL1ST PRESS CO., P. O. Box 847. CHICAGO, ILL. '^1 DU. T. FELIX G CRKAM.Ottlu" • -"I "•"3 2 §•» OIIRAI'D'S OKIKKTAL AtilCAL BEATTIFIBK. Removes Tan, Pimples. fYoefc. lee, Moth Fatolie^, ftasb ud ae«, and .-vtry bieu»- lsh on beauty, and defies detection. It rv Si*** awi1 'tie Mat ot • jr. 43 years, ud to aa ' ij harmless we taate It 7 to be sure is u prop. erly made. Atcipt a o counterfeit of similar name. Dr. . v & L. A. Sayre aaid to* ~ or No Pay RuptureCured Wo Kive a Written Guarantee Bond to pennanentfy Cttr • auy kind of ltupture without the use of kniR. pyrinKO ii>ioctlous. or anv operations, and with no detention from bimineHs dumitr tre»tment. E X A M . I X A T I O N K H K E . Correspondence Solicited. THE GL03E HERNIA TREATMENT COMPANY S07 North Main Street. Uioominsfto-i. Illinois. •aio W.MOHRH , •llOlUll Wanhioeton, I».C. yrs in but war, 15a4jadicaUngolalm*, atty alaoSt * AASMON THIS rim lady of the b&at-toa (a i>atient t; "itjw tadtvs will (uwtiram, i recommend ' Gkm- rami's! resun'aathf least harmfvl of all the Sk i d prepare- ' Clots." For sue 1» a l l D r u g g i s t * a n 3 Paocy • Goods era in the U. 8., Canadam and Europe. FERD. T. HOPKINS, Prop'r. 37 Great Jeaes St., M.T. Raphael, Arigelo, Kitbeoa. Ta STAMPS; ion Fine Mixed Foreign. 5etR.; 100 All Different, l.'ic; bis value. have BARGAINS for you! List Free. Old Stamps wanted. .C. BAILEY. Coldwater.Mich. The " LINENE " are the Beat and Host Economical Collars and Cuffs worn ; they are made of tine cloth, both sides finished alike, and. belna reversible, collar is e<iual to two of any other kind. They fit well, uetir welt antl .oot tcell. A box of Ten Collars or Five Pairs ot Cults for Twaaty-Hva Cents. A Sample Collar and Pair of Cuffs by mail for Six Cents. Aame style and size. Address H£V£R8IBLE COLLAR COMPANY. SI K,lby Boston. •• iranklln Street, New Yortu ••m Commission or salary to r.gitt ty; state aat? and wtlarv Sfl'ART & CO., Newark. Xe r-Bhtpar- Mrs. V\ tnslow'i* SOOTHIXCI for ckildraa teething: soits-ns the sums, reouves itiflaBiinattim. allays paw, cure* wind colic. » conts a boUl»T^^ & Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm THE PEERLESS REMEDY FOR > Brights Disease, Diabetes, Biliousness, Torpid Liver, | Sold by Druggists Everywhere. One Dollar a Bottle. | | Manufactured by THE OR. J. H. McLEAN MEDICINE CO., St. Louis. Mo.| v/////,///1////////////////: // /////// A/;/// / / /;////y-, •, s,,////.///'////////.$ CURE YOURSELF m affWEiviig Comuraplh rt and people who have wenk lun^sor Asth­ ma, should use I'iso s Cure for Consumption. It has cured thousand*. It has not injur­ ed one. It is not bad to take. It is the best cough syrup. Sold everywhere. S5e. C O N S U M P T I O N . FKKSCII SPKClt'lC nev. r falls to cure all diseases of the urinary erjans, either w* condition. Full directions with each l>, tt!c: pric# Sl.OO. Sold by K. I.. ST A HI. rtiVa* Buren street, corner Fifih .\»v:iue. CUioa^v UUIMM*. Bent by express on recen t at pnc*. MV ELECTRIC BELT sent on TRIAL FEES Dr.Judd.S Detroit. Mich. Want west* I k N . V . In wrltlw |o lucntlou thlii paper. 5 ad** 'i&M »- • 4 t '.4' •