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ASHAMED OF TOIL. Gladstone's Books. Mr. Gladstone is one of the most gen­ erous book-buyers in the United King­ dom, and when he is at home spends considerable time poring over book cat­ alogues. He buys practically all the new books about witchcraft, dueling, gypsies, epitaphs, marriage, strange re­ ligions, Homer, Shakspeare, Dante, or whatever subject he may be studying at the time. He reads three books at a time--early in the day one which is quite difficult, in the afternoon a light­ er topical -work, and in the evening a novel. Of moftern writers Stevenson, is his favorite, Scott among the older ones; but he reads rapidly all sorts of novels by all sorts of people. The four authors who have had most influence on his mind are, he says, Dante, Aris­ totle, Bishop Butler, arid St. Augustine. THE CAUSE OF DYSPEPSIA. Prom the Ilepnblican. Scranto.n, Penn. The cause of dyspepsia is lack of vital­ ity: the absence of nerve force', the loss of thelife-sustiiiningeiein« ntsof the blood. No organ can properly perform its func­ tion when the source of nutriment fails. When the stomach is robbed of the nour­ ishment demanded by nature, assimila­ tion eeases, unnatural gases are generat­ ed: the entire system responds to the dis­ cord. A practical illustration is furnished by the case of Joseph T. Vandyke, 440 Hick­ ory street. Seranton, Pa. In telling his story, Mr. \ amlyke say»: "Five years ago I was afflicted with a trouble of the stomach, which was very aggra- taring. 1 had no appe- tite, could not enjoy myself at any time, and especially was the triiii- severe when I awoke \ inMlip morning. I did /•?| not know what the ail- / I / meat was, but it be- J /•- c a m e s t e a d i l y w o r s e 1 / and I was. in constant 11 misery. " , / I . "I called in my fam- _XJ\ ' ily physician, and lie". diagnosed ' the case as catarrh ofp the stomach. Misery. , He prescribed Tor me and 1 had his pre­ scription tilled.- I took nearly all of the medicine, bVt still the trouble became ,worse, and 1 felt that my condition was hopeless. 1 tried several remedies, but' without benefit.. After I had been suffer­ ing several months. Thomas/pampbell;:~'ot this city, urged me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale1 People. "I finally decided to buy a box and be­ gan to use the pills according to direc­ tions. Before I had taken the second box" I began to feel- relieved, and after taking a few more boxes considered myself re­ stored to health. The pills gave me new life, strength, ambition and happiness." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cure dyspepsia by restoring to the blood the requisite constituents of fife, by renewing the nerve force and enabling "the stomach to prompt­ ly and properly assimilate the food. These pills are a specific for all diseases having their origination in- impoverished biood or , disordered nerves. They contain every ! element requisite to general nutrition, to I restore strength and good health to the ' nilimr. .' The Boomerang** Curious Flight. Some German Scientists, seeking to discover the secret of the boomerang's curious flight, caused a party of Aus­ tralian natives to give an exhibition of boomerang throwing at Munster. The instruments used were of two sizes, the larger being a slender cres­ cent about two feet long, two and a quarter inches wide, and a quarter of an inch thick, made/of an extraordin­ arily heavy Australian ironwood. This boomerang was jerked up into the air about one hundred yards, when it flew straight away, then turned to the left} and returned in a curved line back toj the thrower, whirling around constants ly and whizzing unpleasantly. One badly directed projectile fell through a spectator's hat with a cut as clean as that of a razor. A Weimar manufac­ turer. who has made some eleven thou­ sand toy boomerangs, believes that the mystery of shape lies in the sharper curvature in the middle, with unequal length of the two arms, which must be made of equal weight by unequal thickness. The peculiarity of motion is due to the difference in the length of the arms, which diverges the Curve of rotation front the circular. It is also supposed that the variation pf friction from the air affects the result. The Average Working Woman War* | ships Unlimited Incisure. The average working woman has lit­ tle respect for other working women. This doesn't mean that she is without respect for herself, of a certain self- satisfied sort, but it does mean that that self-respect is not broad enough to include deference for fellow wagu- earners, and it must logically follow that it is a very low grade of personal regard. The woman wage-earner whom ane most often meets lias but one standard of geutleship--unlimited lei­ sure. According to her, the worker, no matter how creditable or remunerative her labor ma^'Tfc, is something just a little to lie a&haiied of; beyond the pale of all thost; Who sit with folded hands, no matter 'lioW much more content, not to say Comfortable, those hands might be if engaged in good, honesx employment. It is but another puase of the false and one time all-prevale^c squeamishness as to confessing finan­ cial* straits; a modern development of that spirit that a decade ago led an im­ poverished family to declare that they only "took boarders for company." A successful --woman teacher, who did really love her work, .used to say that she was the only member of fcpr fam ily she ever met who taught because she had to--all the rest did it "just from pure love of it." A girl whose fa ill ily have recently lost everything disposed of some embroidery at the woman's exchange. When an intimate- friend congratulated lier upon her good luck at finding a way of making money, tho girl, out at elbows and patched as to shoes as she was, hastened to say: "Oh, it wasn't the money., You see, I have so much idle time on my hands now, and this embroidery does enter­ tain me so." The new phase of the old subject was brought the other day to the notice of the head of an exclu­ sive and very prosperous girls' school In this city. The principal desired a stenographer in place of the amanuen­ sis she had heretofore had. Applicants one* after another pre­ sented themselves, and with each one the principal found some cherished no­ tion as to the good sense and stability of the modern business woman laid low. If it wasn't one thing it was an­ other, but she at last realized that they were all imbued with the I'm-as-good- as-you-are idea. The principal finally engaged a young girl who was loss "uppish" than the others aud whose spotted veil was not quite so obtru­ sive. At the end of one week the girl resigned her place. "Why, I pay you a week more than you were getting in your downtown office," said tne teacher. "Yes," said the girl, "but I like it better in the otlice. It's more fun for one thing, and then " She paused, but the teacher begged her to continue. "Well, it's this way." the girl finally blurted out: "you see, it's sort of more honorable for me. It isn't because 1 don't like to be employed by a lady, but you're a lady who works. Why. none of my lady friends 'do any­ thing' except one or two. and they're employed by gentlemen in downtown offices; I don't know any typehtdy who is employed by a woman who works, and, to tell the truth, we think it a little beneath us. I'm sorry," with a commiserating glance at the teacher, "but the $3 a week extra couldn't make up for it, you know." The teacher steadied her voice lor one question. "Don't your men employers in the-~<rf\ Bees work?" she asked. "Oh^es^ini deed," was the ' answer, "but 'Jthjm they're men. It's different with ^m- en." It may be of interest to add that this teacher subsequently secured a man stenographer, he having no objec­ tion, lie said, "to being employed by a woman who worked." With such standards as those in the minds of the rank and lile the business woman has a good many lengths to go before she can hope to attain even a quota of that which her apostles declare lor her.-- Philadelphia Times. The First Watch in the World. At first the watch was about the size of a dessert plate. It had weights, and was used as a "pocket clock." The earliest known use of the modern name occurs in the record of 1552, which mentions that Edward I. had "one iarum, or watch of iron, the case being likewise of iron gilt, with two plum­ mets of lead." ° The first watch may readily be sup­ posed to have been of rude execution. The first great improvement--the sun- stitution of springs for weights--was in 15(50. The earliest springs were not coiled, but only straight pieces of steel. Early watches had only one hand, and, being wound up twice a day, they could not be expected to keep the time nearer than within fifteen or twenty minutes in twelve hours. The dials were of sil­ ver and brass; the cases had no crys­ tals, but opened at the back and front, and were four or five inches in diame­ ter. A plain watch cost more than ?1 ,500, aud after one was ordered it took a year of slow, laborious effort to make it.--Saturday Evening Post. Many persons have their good day and their bad day. Others are about half sick all the time. They have headache, backache, and are restless and nervous. Food does not taste good, and the digestion is poor; the skin is dry and sallow and disfigured with pimples or eruptions; sleep brings no rest and work is a burden. What is the cause of all this? Impure blood. And the remedy? What Do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GBAIN-O? It is delicious nnd nourish­ ing, and takes the place of,coffee. The more Grain-O you give the children the inore health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made "of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee,- but costs about % as much. All grocers sell it. 15c. and 25c. : • ' •' -v The Influence It Had. "There!" exclaimed the man who firmly believes that, he is eloquent. "J. regard that as the effort of my life/' "It is rather long, Isn't it?" remarked the young woman who had been type­ writing it., "But it's bound to produce effect. Couldn't yoU notice that it exerts a po­ tent influence, even when imperfectly delivered?" "Well," she answered. "I hadn't thought of the connection before; but my foot's asleep." The Twentieth Century. The 20th century will begin Jan. 1st, 1901, and end with 2000. People did not reckon time from.A. D. 1, but waited un­ til about the 550th year of the Christian era. People who begin to take Ilostet- ter's Stomach Bitters immediately after the first outbreak of dyspepsia or kidney trouble, wHl date their cure from then. Compressed Flour Bricks. In England much interest is taken by the army and navy authorities in a new method of preserving flour by means of compression. With hydraulic pressure apparatus the flour is squeezed into the form of bricks and experiments are re­ ported to have shown that the pressure destroys all forms of larval life, thus preserving the flour from the ravages of insects, while it is equally secure from mold.--San Francisco Chronicle. I]t clears out the channels fhroKgh which poisons are carried from the body. When all impurities are removed from the blood nature takes right hold and completes the cure. ' If there is constipation, take Ayer's Pills. They awaken the drowsy action of the liTer; they cure biliousness. Coughing Leails to Consumption. Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan­ gerous. A polite man is one who listens with interest to things he knows all about, when they are told him by a person who knows nothing about them,--De Morny. Two bottles of Piso's Cure f- - Consump­ tion cured me of a bad lung tr. nble.--Mrs. J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind.. Mar. 20, '95. FIBROID TUMOR CONQUERED. Wrltm to our Doctor. We have the exclusive services of tome of the most eminent physicians in the United States. Write freely all the pirtifcutars'In your case. You will re­ ceive a pfrompt. replytrwithout cost. Address, DR. J. C. AYER, Lowell, Mass. lieware of Ointmnils tor Cutaii-li that ( ontain JWorcury, us mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from refutable physicians, as the damage they will do Is tenfold" to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by K. ,1. Cheney & Co., Tole­ do. ()., contains no mercury, and is taken inter­ nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu­ cous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internailv. and made in Toledo, Ohio, by 1«\ .1. Cheney & Co. Testimonials freo. £J£'~SoUl by Druggists, 7,r>e. per bottle. Dan^erons Ground. "No," said the confident youth, "I shall not trudge along in the beaten track. I shall not devote my mind to hum-drum duty." "What are you going to. do. asked Senator Sorghum. "1 am going to strike away from the beaten path. I am going to leave foot­ prints O-lLthe sands of time." "Well, you want to be careful." "I have energy and ability." "Yes, but you want to be careful, too. Trying to leave footprints on the sands of time has been the cause of lots of people getting stuck in the mud." Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart­ ing feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the great­ est comfort discovery of the age. Al­ len's Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy. It is a certaih cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, nervous, aching feet. Try it to­ day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 'i5c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address Alleu S. Olm­ sted. Le Hoy. N. Y. A Tea Pltnt in New York. A tea plant .u lull bloom is >.<jen >n a New York show window. It came fioai Northern Japan t \vTT\vears ago. and has been kept at an even temperature of he tween 70 and SO degrees. Under these conditions it grew from a height of 18 inches to :>U, and is a line specimen of vigorous plant life. PTi&fctfcT iNvewlvq^ r REQUIRES NO COOKING v c MAKES COLLARS AND CUFFS STIFF AND N!CE AS WHEN FIRST BOUGHT NEW „ 11 >51 IS?' Ji ONE POUND OF THIS STARCH WILL GO * AS FAR AS A POUND AND A HALF OF ANY OTHER STARCH* ^VJTACTUKED ONLY Qy '"U.C.HUBINGER BR0S.C° ^.Keokuk,Iowa. New Haven,Conn./^ COPYRIGHTED (iMSi Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a packageof GKAIN-O, the new food drink thut takes the place of coffee. The chil­ dren ina.v <irink it without injury as well ns the adult. All who try it. like it. GItAlN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach re­ ceives it without distress. Vi l'u' price of coffee. 15c. aud 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers. Roscb ry's Carriaiji*. Lord Itosebery is one of the very few carriage owners who is still seen driv­ ing about London in an old-fashioned cabriolet, with a 4iuy tiger hanging on behind. FITS Permaurnl} Cureo. No tits ox nervousness slier tir?t u»;'- u-e <>i or. Kline's tirea; Nerve Re­ storer. *end for KK lili 85.00 trial bottle and treatise. 1)R. k. H. ivt.lNK. Liu. *;il Aich si.. Philadelphia, Pa This starch is prepared on scientific principles by men-who hare had years of practical experience in fancy laundering. It restores old linen and summer dresses to their natural whiteness and imparts a beautiful and lasting finish. It is the only starch manufactured that is perfectly harmless, containing neither arsenic, alum or any other substance injurious to linen and can bo used even for a baby powder. For sale by all wholesale and retail grocers. Misfortune in a Snei>z<». It is a superstititon of the Chinese that a sneeze on New ear's eye indi­ cates misfortune for the coming year; and to overcome this lie is obliged to go to three families of different sur­ names. and beg from each of them a little cake shaped like a tortoise, which must be eaten before midnight. Use the Means and Heaven Will Give You the Blessing." Never Neglect A Useful Article Like The Best Saddle Coat. Keeps both rider and saddle per­ fectly dry in the hardest storms. Substitutes will disappoint. Ask for 185,7 Fish Brand Pommel Slicker-- 1 it is entirely new. If not for sale in your town, write for catalogue to A. J. TOWER. Boston. Mass. A Matter of Doubt. The facetious man ambled gingerly over the icy pave. "These are times that try men's soles." he called to a passing friend. He threw a heavy emphasis on the "soles," and the friend smiled. At that moment the punster's feet flew from under him. and he came down with a resounding thwack. "I see," said the passing friend, with much gravity, "that the exact seat of the soul iii still a matter of doubt."-- Cleveland Plain Dealer. Pithy Appeal. A certain reverend gentleman In Lon­ don, having to preach a charity sermon, said nothing 011 the subject until the sermon was ended. He then told the congregation that this was a mere mat­ ter of business, and as such he would talk of it. They knew as well as he that they had certain poor to provide for, who looked to their purses. He then read the text. "He that giveth to the poor lcndetli to the Lord," and add­ ed, "If you approve of the security, down with your money." Relieved. Jack--Do you know that you remind me very strongly of my Aunt Jane. Alice--Oh, I'm so glad. Jack--Why? ' Alice--I was afraid you were looking at me that way because I had a chunk of soot or something on my nose.-- Cleveland Leader.' ' It, is a wise fool that can keep his. lack of wisdonrto himself. AN OPEN LETTER To MOTHERS. f W« delifht to do an early !a food turn. Th« working parts ANY AERMOTORL EXCHANCED ' EHFOR A HOLLER y ~~ BEARING.ttphyr-run. nine, «v>r-going, tveilaaunj;, powif- doubhnc, UP-TO-DATE *98) MOTOR,8 FT. FOR $6; U (or $30. They run like a bicycle, and are mad* like a watch, every movable part on rollers. Doubles (eared mill power. The Aertuotor ran when all other mills stood still, and made tho steel windmill business. THE NEW BEATS THE OLD AS THE OLD BEAT THE WOODEN WHEEL. On receipt <>f amount, revised motor (bat not wheal or vane) will be sent to replace old one then to be j 1 returned. Offer subject to cancellation at any time J L If your old wheel is not an Aermetor, write for k terms of swap--new for old--to to on old tower.^4 WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT TO THI" EXCLUSIVE USE OP THE WORD " CASTORIA" AND " PITCHER'S CASTORIA," AS OUR TRADE MARK. I, DR. SAMUEL PITCHER, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of "PITCHER'S CASTORIA," the same that has borne and does now .{> " 071 everV bear the facsimile signature of wrapper. This is the original "PITCHER'S CASTORIA," which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years. LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper and see that it is the hind you have always bought , /? on ̂ 16 a n d h a s t h e s i g n a t u r e o f ' " G M C + U M w r a p ­ per. No one has authority from me to use my name except The Centaur Company of which Chas. II, Fletcher is President. a ^ . March 8, 1897i Do Not Be Deceived. Do not endanger the life of your child by accepting a. cheap substitute which some druggist may offer you (because he makes a few more pennies on it), the ingredients of which even lie does not know. "The Kind You Have Always Bought" BEARS THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and IJowels, cleanses the sys­ tem effectually/dispels colds, head­ aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro­ duced, pleasing to the taste and ac­ ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial m its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug­ gists. 'Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro­ cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any substitute. CMJF0RMA FIG SYRUP CO. - 8AN FRANCISCO. CAL lOuisyjuE. xr. hew roue. *r. THE AUTOMATIC INSTRUCTOR ' BOMK STOUT. Mind-fjamleriiia prevented ife--orv 1 improved Quick and thorough t.repara l>m ti r mil er- I ftinlnatliins, including CIVIL SERVICE, rseful to a'l in- I teivst-d In bell-Culture and Home Study toiUwia an ' instructor. Mailed anywhere--$1.25 Circular lree. I 11. 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