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even that Fequitntly Pssxng pa I health. I can arm work wit y appetite is t for years, and that had so serable has vani in weight, and am enjoying b vv vulg- , vomiting spells and hes. I was also trou- ugh which seemed to system. I shall never guy experienced during edious sickness. Medi- and medicines of vari. p0 apparent’effect in lical treatment nor the 3 help me to any de- ‘ary, 1899, the climax tppeared to be reached. 'was taken down with I that, added to my placed me in such 9. tion that none of my :d for my recovery. 1.3 almost completelv M’Ih““ a mighty success, ! All night Satur- treamed in, and all r as thickly as we ’8 could only just to administer to were wet and cold lat 'Teus of 3 Pathetic Lt ladysmnh. : in the military hos- rh in the course of Lord Mayor of Lon- ‘n‘lnrious battle at 1 continued 11 with the us fink Pills make pure, reaching the root of .ng in out of the sys- 1 0t her medicines fail, {flicting mankind are ’erished condition of weak or shattered ;1 these Dr. “'illiams’ 1a 1 ve don .TIALITY. M THE WAR. ng Ice Decxt‘ic erer to health. These d in any form except boxes, the wrapper ; the fun name “Dr. Us for Pale People.” nterfeits and should 1. Get the genuine, mat had so long arable has vanished. a weight, and can am enjoying better 9 done 101: years be- sure that those who filing, will find a Such‘ a told sad- “3 of Dr. Williams; ,0 great Weak: lng 398118 and was also tron- Well-k which speedi- health. These emrienced. nued the use afraifl he mes- aga skin- conâ€" but m ougn aIlU J preparation but that U cungrt'ssme men and I. should be ‘ dian remed The 990918 border are greater be countries. Last San portrait ' duced in by themseh such an ex tude to a r Kidney Pi Their mm: the Smtes, 0 .01" he country. They right'y feel :1 7111911 er responsibility in such mat- 191 ~ han ordinary private individuals. A 1111b7ic man has areputation to 511501111 and from long expelience considers well before he expresses him- 311‘? for pubiication. There were no traces of hesitation 111.111, the letters on that United ‘ 317115 history page in last Saturday's 5’1: i11111eve13ail was plain, honest 21ml :1raigh1forw.ard The writers had b ~11 cured of kidney diseases ‘by Dmid's Kidney Pills and had the courage and independence 10 an- nounce the fact in plain out- 51mken terms. They were not geliing anything for it; some peOple mfzhz make slighting remarks about Heir names being connected with 8. 111112111 m1 (11.01119 testiumn :1? But 1his 1’1 1 not interfere with what they es- 111 {11111.1 to be their dut) to fellow suf- fer 11-5 and but fair to the medicine the: «Lined them Careless of any- 11.11133, but the factsâ€"that Dodd’ 9 Kid- 1111: Pills had cured them of kidney diselses where other medicines and treatments had failed â€" they gave ed :0 orheir names to be published all} 1 l over Xne a greater ters than Ag‘putflic sustain considers se!f for r i} LASS‘W ARE FASHIONABLE. l‘hose who are perplexed over the apparent chaos in table glass fashions may be pleased to know that they may buy anything which suits their fancy, for absolute liberty of choice, is the blissful condition just now. Those who. like the heavy cut glass so much P ‘iz-, ed in days gone by may haul it out from its resting placing in disused china closets, where its prismatic splen- : dons have been hidden for many a. day,' since grandmother packed it carefully May and set to glitter and sparkle on the festal board with perfect pro- Pl‘iely. Engraved glass and 81335 thai s not engraved find their places Side by side, and great, thick pieces of transparent ware are in as 800d, form as those of eggshell thinness. Peogle of good taste have always chosen their glassware in harmony Wizhe its probable surroundings, and have exercised individual choice, irre- Bl'ective of fashion, to a certain extent, but now this very independence of ac- tion i “the thing" and is likely to result as such things usually £10, in freakillsness. ln filL'l. everything is fashionable, mi no two people have tastes exact- lf alike. The show windows and “the Shel". tables both show a surprising “11‘1er of glas ware. Perhaps the most favored are the Pieces shown in plain English, or the Flenrh Bacraret glass, the manufaczur- 91' lending his name to this last. The 8hales in both are simple modifications 0f Wellâ€"known formsâ€"forms that, from their Very simplicity and fitness, will new be far out of style, as frequent- ly hfir-pens to those much-tortured de- :lgus invented to meet the pas‘sing 3.‘.l. r). issue of the Star causes a Sensa- fifin among Its Readers. Of course these plain bits will need mm? care and polishing, for where there are no Lanai-.11 ornaments to catch the eye, the least bit of. asgot 0? Cloud shows with a terrifying 13" 5iSLence. There are no ornaments to conceal a multitudo of sins, and specks “1’1 flaws stand forth as dread accus- erb- against mistress and maid. But Fhe (are that must be bestowed upon it Will be well repaid when 10‘} see ’0'“ Suests semted before u serum of rwm‘tvle Mass of Evidence Gathered by a' Canadian Concern Operating in the United States 11 ers of the Star were startled 51 M 1‘13 10 see the names of pro- .11: 1,1111- ic men high in the service '91- 1.31611 States printed in con- m1 11i1h endorsations of a Cana- 1 en remedy. Not only was it 111111 that men of such promin- 1111111. permit their names to be 1‘ {hullgh th1s was unusual en- ) 111:1 it speaks volumes for the 1r1i11n that such «was the case, :11 {nited States senators and pssniea. prominent professional 1111.1 United States army officers 11.1 be willing to endorse a Cana- r1 med) is more surprising still 11111111: on the other side of the 12' :1113 rather noted as being fer believers in the merits of r own goods than in those of other Saturday the Star published a were of testimonials in favor of (‘unat-lian, Dodd’s Kidney Pills. line of these letters was signed by he: manâ€"and an eminent public â€"in the United States. Each of letters was accompanied by a ‘fl it of the writer repro- 1 from photographs supplied .e‘ll'lSt’iVQS. Seldom has there been an exhibition of genuine grati- :0 a medicine than given Dodd’s vy PiHs by these gentlemen. ~ names are known all through 9:1tes, two of them, at least, :Jmut the world. Men in the rat the public such as these men feel very strongly before they r statements of opinions! attach: (From The Toronto Star.) It takes a. very unselfish man to al- low his name to be associated with a patent medicine testimonial â€" or a man powerfully impressed with the merits of the preparation and un- usually grateful for the benefits de- rived from it. One naturally dislikes having accounts of one's physical de- fects published broadcast even though there is a complete cure attached. But there is a stage where ill health becomes so pronounced the”: all pride, vanity, reserve â€" call it what you likeâ€"gives way. You are sick and you don’t care who knows 1t. The fact can’t be evaded. When a man in this condition, trying remedy after remedy in vain, at last strikes, quite unexpectedly, a medicine that cures him, he is so genuinely grateâ€" ful, so filled with the joy of convales- cence that he is ashamed to think of keeping the facts to himself...” D fur-ur‘u‘auu yuan. Senator Busse, Representative Ris- Ium. Captain McComb, Roy Keaton ‘ were among those who freely testified 1.to the merits of Dodd‘s Kidney Pills on the United States H9story page, iand their pictures appeared last week 'in the Star. This page is considered the strongest mass of evidence ever printed in favor of a patent medicine in this country. their evidence fairly and honestly for the benefit of others. ,_g wâ€"v â€"v-‘v Such, no doubt, was the condition of mind of R. A. \Vade, the great crun- inal lawyer, of Chicago, whose testi- monial appeared on the page under discussion. He it was who defended Pendergast, accused of murdering Carter Harrison, Mayor of Chicago. He is probably the best known man in his profession in the United States. having been retained in more sensa- tional criminal cases than any other lawYer in America. He was not only cured of kidney disease, but his Sight. which, owing to the attacks 0; that essential feature of kidney disease, uric acid, had been entirely lost. was named by Dodd’s Kidney .PLUS- .. rano caPtain JBogardus, champion rifle; shot of the world distinguished veter-I an of the Civil “far, was cured of Bright’s Disease by Dodd’s Kidney Pills. \Vhen it is considered that Bright’s Disease usd to be incurable, the feeling that prompted Captain Boâ€" gardus to give his name and testimon- ial for the benefit of others Will be understood. Hon. Alva Merrill, was cured. of Rheumatism by Dodd's Kidney {fills}. and thought enough of the rnedicme ‘Udl Luxcu ulus Lv ;\.~v.....___- his own signature. “ I heartily endgfse, Dodd’s Kidney Pills," says he,t01i any one with deranged kidneys or: rheumatic pain. 1 . D. 1 sparkling immaculateness, every plfxce shining like a. good man in a. hlgh placeâ€"or even more_ so. florid things there are equally nice things in store, and for the lovers of the.”odd piece ” idea, the accommoâ€"l dating salesman will break “ sets ” and} mix them up to suit. 3 This seems impossible, but it is a! facts. Perhaps at dessert a dish of: Venetian glass, milky white, with its! roses and green leaves about the edge,i will be set to holding the fruit, while? a dish of heavy cut glass at one endl gives back sparkle for sparkle with‘ the jelly that fills it, and a dish of English crystal with twisted handles at the other end, matches with its smooth severity the severe smmth- ness of the blancâ€"mange. With all this pleasant news in her mind the inland dweller need not per- plex her mind about what her city sister is doing. She has but to ex- ercise the good taste which is or should be her birthright, and for once she will be taking simultaneous ac- tion with her urban friends and will not be one whit behind the times. Which boon will certainly not occur again in the present century. There. now remains only one people and one little valley south of the equa- tor whose sovereignty has not been claimed by some European Power. (It is the Valley of Barotse, fifty or sixty miles wide, north of Lialui, in South Africa. It has been eatima are '20 per cent. safer sels STE.j EAMERS TH E SAFER ONLY ONE LEFT. snimated that steamers safer than sailing ves- There have been some salutary changes during .the long reign of Queen Victoria. one of which is casual- ly treated by a London journal. Re- marking that fainting was quite the fashion among women when her majesty came to the British throne, it says: “It was proper for an en- gaged young lady to swoon away if she received a letter containing the mews of her lover having sprained his Leg. The queen was thought too in- sensible because her voice did not [alter when she announced to the house of commons her engagement to Prince Albert. Consumptive heroines were best liked by novel readers. Girls took a pride in being in poor health. They used to talk of their ail- ments as they now talk of the bike and golf." Oatarrhozone, ozonated air cure, is guaranteed to cure Chronic Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis and Hay Fever. 1:; cures by inhalation. The medicated air is carried directly to the diseased parts, where it kills the germ life that causes Catarrh, and at the same time heals up all sore places, and a permanent cure is effected. Oatarrh- ozone when inhaled is volatile enough to impregnate the minutest cells of the lungs and bronchial tubes, where it attacks the disease at its founda- tion. It cures because it is sure to reach the right spot. Sold by all druggists or by mail, price $1.00. For trial outfit send 100 in stamps to N. C. POLSON 8:. CO., Box 518, Kingston, Ont. Electricity has been applied to the manufacture of glass. A pot of glass can be melted in 15 minutes which by the old process would require 30hours. La Toscana, 100. Vienna policemen are required to understand telegraphy and to be able to swim and row a boat. _ The income from the Monte Carlo gaming tables for the past year reach- ea ovel $60,00,.000 ‘ Miss Sourfaceâ€"l’m sure Mr. Dash was intoxicated when he called last evening. W'hy, he actually tried to kiss me. G’KE EFE’S‘jé- $1131: MALT “ Pharaoh 100. MissmGabbyâ€"Yes, they say drink nerves men to desperate deeds. l |Is the shortest and true route from f Canada to the west and southwest the i great winter tourist line to California, iMexico, Texas and all southwestern ' points. Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. a ipersonally conducted tourist sleeping 3 car will leave St. Louis for Los Ange- }les and San Francisco. Passengers {leaving Toronto on evening trains {reach St. Louis next day at 2p.m., ;Kansas City 9.30 p.m., same evening 5 and Denver nexc afternoon. All Wa- ‘bas‘n trains have free reclining chair cars, and are solid veSLibule from end to end. Full particulars from any railroad agent, or J. .A. Richardson, -â€".. Fried wasp soup is considered a great delicacy in China. It is stated that it is quite an acquired taste. The Congo region exports about 000,000 walking sticks a year. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP ha been used by mother? for their children teething. It soothes the child. softens the gums. allay: pain. cures wind colic. tndin the best. remedy for diarrhoea 25¢. a bot- tle. Sold by 311 druggists throughout the world. Be sure and 3-1: for “ Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. T0 CUBE A (‘01.!) IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All dragging refund the money if it fails to cure. 9.5a. 11:. W. Grave’s signature is on each box. ensures a. yofithful complexion. Send 25 cents for trig bottle. or post card for clrcular on sic in and complnxion Address W. J . UBQUHART. 489 Queen St. W..Toronto. Gobbleâ€"You seen much to think tfhat â€"VStonewâ€"I d0- years to get LU Gnu. .n. v.-- r railroad agent, or J. .A. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, northeast corner Klng and Yonge streets, Tor- onto. and St. Thomas, Ont. Jagg‘lesâ€"V‘Vhat dc that cellar of his? \‘i’vzxgglesâ€"Keeps and uses if for «’1 ter. ELECTRIC GLASS FURNACES. 'i crates 3nd Strrn thens. LLOYDI W OD. Toronto. GE ERAL AGENT. Guaranteed Cure for Catarrh. MONTE CARLO EARNINGS. AN OUTGROWN; IDEAL. GREAT TRADE IN CANES. THE \V'ABASH RAILROAD. VIENNA POLIC EMEN. CALLA LILY CREAM ARTIFICIAL COU RAGE. FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS TRY THIS SOUP. :Eihi: ihat she jilted you. L do. IL will now take me get out of debt. seem to feel it very HARD. MOIST. ps ducks in summer a skating rink in win- does Suburbs do with ' I! Pane. of Gnnby. Que. 0 Gina murmur». REL] AN CE CIGAR FACTOR! .Moncrea; You Have SAVING TO THE LAST. You have only an hour longer to live, said the physician, solenmly, to the wealthy mnser on his death bed. Is there anything you wish attended to before you pass away? Yes, answered the stricken man, 1n faint, yet eager, tones. I am glad you spoke of it. Send for the barber at. once and have him shave me before I die. I only have to pay him 50 cents will certainly cure all diseases caused by impoverished blood. Stomach troubles, kidney troubles, rheuma- tism, sciatica, catarrh and chronic constipation, yield readily to their action. We have at our office thousands of testimonials, and will send afiook of information containing some of these free on application. for coming in to shave me now. and the regular price is $11 for shaving a dead man. Might as well save that half dollar while I'm about it. LUIELLA Ceylon T631 The “ Balmoral,” Free Bus "ULUI ““3 4“ UI from $1: do! If}? Opp. G “T B. Stotiou, Mon: real. Geo Coral-tea. (.0 mp AVENUE HOUSEâ€" Hotel Oarsiakel -. h h F _ ”hi-WW: M 0 osite G.T.R. De ot' 81" JAMES HOTEL-3:: blocks from CPP’ Railway. Firstâ€"alts; Commercial Home. Modern im- pigvouonuâ€"Bam moderate EXCEPTIONS. Figures don‘t lie, sad the mathema- tician. Well, I don’t know replied Spence. My wife tells me that the figures of many women are very deceptive. on your memory and on your grocer’s orderâ€"AND DON’T FORGET. Lead Packages.r;. . . . . 95:30:50, 50 60c. We offer One Hundred Danrs Reward for any case of Catvarrb that cannot be cured by Hall's 0;“.er OAure. -__.-___-.-- A -‘A m I 1- n We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the lam 15 years, and believe him .oructly honorable in all busine-aa transact- one. and financially able to carry out. any obli- auon made by their firm. ’EM 5; Tmux, Whoiesme Druszgiets. 'I‘oxodo. 0. Wumxo. KXNNAN 8L MARVIN, Wholeeale Drug lets. Toledo. 0. Hal '3 Catarrh Cur. is taken internally, act- ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur- hcoa ot the system. Price, 750. per bottle. Sold by all drugg st». Testimonials tree. Hall’s Family Bills are tho beat. Doctorâ€"I’m afraid your wife isn’t go- ing to pull through. Husbandâ€"Oh, yes, she will. I told her I already had her successor pick- ed out in case she didn’t get well. mu; Duolnfocumts. soaps, Oint- mcotz, Tooth Powders, etc.. have boon awarded 100 grudgi- anQ Ad_iplomu for superior __~- __‘_-_-‘ ‘-‘--‘x “waluvu .VV HIV-”â€" â€"â€"â€" â€"_r_____, excellence. Their regular use pre‘rent ixiteoti- ous diseases. Auk your deeler to obtain e supply. Lieu mailed tree on appllcution. Wholoule only. Long Distance Tolephono 1720. WILLIAM 87.. TORONTO. " _Now importation- an.“ sausag. 0”"‘89 English 81m, ma An- «iota Ho: gagi'gg-io'hable goods at right pflcel. A [1' ['0' Y I. n MAM-.A WANTED-Jim to anel. nlary or commission; OXperi. once mammary. Writ. EUKK gaps. 00.. Honky“; .n.-.-â€". 1.....-- - ---~--rvl-' «Sufism-5mm“; “Arbdrino” protect: {rah {Jen tron .11 puts; 830.” week: _ARBORINI CO_._,_Mouu_§ â€"._..â€"-. "mâ€" _ .-..â€" ., -..-_ no- POULTRY, sums sacs, Anus, and other PRODUCE. to camp but jaunt panda {to permsnentlycurea I Canarrh of nose. - ,- - -- I throu. nomad: 1-4.- 1-- nadimal‘fl 'ph- and mad». 5:» a 31 a box. wnuâ€"Eor'fiiémm, The lndun Cawrh Can 00.. 146 It. Jana-It. loan-ed. -uu vâ€"v- _- _ _ v - _ The” (Iaâ€"man Oo'fimission 00., Limfiod, Cor. Vast-Hark“ I: cum. 8t, Toronto. ASTED~YOUXG LADIES IN EVERY CITY 3nd town m Cmnda to sell the Cmadian Minna Xmas Card. be»: novelty o.’ the seven: good seller. send fifzeon ccuu fer sample curd. A DU by letter ouiy. gddresscii w J W BOWDE)’. m 7. 1TU° Catholic Prayer “3:303:33th- Religims Picwrns. Statqury. and Church Ornmmnts. Bhwafional Works. M321 orders recanve prompt, utter); (ion. D. J. SADLIEB . 00., Hontrcal. vâ€"â€" " ronto Street. Toronto. There is no sense in feeling miserable when you can be so easily cured. 50 cents per box, five boxes for $2.00. All Druggists, or Sam. \Villiams Co., Toronto, Ont. STEA DY EMPLO’I'MENT - ENGI‘SE FITTEKS. accustomed to glow work on marine and automatic. monldera. handy boilermen Brantrord is : live. bright cixy of sighLe. n :housand: watermrks. electnc, railway. gas and “iconic mining. Rents low. living cheap. wATEROUS, Brantford, canada. Mechanies Wanted, ' r. c. cALvenT 00., IANOHEOTIR. . - ENGLAND. MONTREAL HOTEL DSREOTORY. Owing to aniaz gin: works. CALVERT" . ' _Now impo notion: final. 0 Oumgs En; link 8119:, and An Casing! ~n1£.b!e coda ‘5: riggrricu. PARK. BLACK 'ELL Toronto. g: 0: 'HEN m 8: 00., Toled_9. Q. A SURE CURE. How’s This ? ”mo, “III. Hnloa Barium-5.990. . removed ‘0 Weslogvnlqu Rich- mond it. .. Toronto. MciGll--Collexo Avenue. thily Hotel rate: 31.50 per d3}. W P C 1000 5.69598 93‘:: European Plan. Room: probably read this advertisement many times a“: thought no more about it. This time write Have been broken up by the failing health of mother or father. GOLD CURE 100. Cures in sjiffy. P. Mo‘ Garters Cormack 5: 00.. Agents. Montreal. Till 0E3 HOMES INOUBATOR-Ion and “Ion.“ n DA". “A and. gun“! 'nptkn nnminunn Rand 3‘ I O. Renownd. solo as em. for the Dominion. Bend 3‘ “Amp for “(310010.8373 St. Poul Strict. Mounted. Music ' ieaciaars Wamfiai 0! 10860. Ogemaw and Crawford Counties. Titleper- feet. 011 Michigan Central. Detroit. it Mackinac and Loon Luke Railroads, at prices mnging from $2? to $5 per acre. These Lands are Close to Enterprising New Towns, Churches. Schools. em. and will besoldon as reasonable terms. Apply to R. M. PIERCE. A gent, West Bay City. Mich. Or J .W. CURTIS. Whitnemore. Mich. 8 003 ACRES GOOD FARMING LANDSâ€"ARENAO C 1080.”. ONPMQW and Dre. u'x’nrfl (“.mnnfiul W‘irlnnun. owing: _ meaning: Montreal,Torofito, Otiawa, Quebeq 8085’s “ flatr Grower” positively and per- manently cures Baldness. Hair Faliin' Gilt. Dandruff, «0.. and renders the hair 30ft. gloss: and bcautiful. Tastimonials from leading Torch» to zontlsmen. Price 81.09 per bottle Cereal Coflee Wealth Drink. Pure.WholaI.ome. Now» Inc. 150 1b. , or 2 11);. for 250. Rosco is eqpsl‘tQ‘QOc 00““: 3150 501.1), 01'2"». tor-250. no xc'ouequ atom can... For 81.10 b! all Grocers. 9!: send 100 for _§- -1:n. gum _.____ â€"--â€"~ “A "wov s ‘o "51;. koxu6 MN 66154 man 2... Taronio. Agents waned in every _locs 1L1. _ A_,,! A_.__._._ ___., ..vâ€"-_â€"â€"---â€" “M Portland. Me.. to Liverpool. culling at Halifax Westbound. Large and fast Steamers Vancouver, Dominion, Cambroman. Batu of pun” :-â€"- First Cnbin, $50 upwnrdl: Second Cabin, 35; SMI'I‘O. 823.50 nnd 823.50. For further informnzion npply to icon! noun. or DAVID I‘ORBANCB t 00.. Genernl Agents. 17 St. Swrnxnnt. St. Montrenl. Dominion Line UL‘,’ v; “I.“ u: “v...â€".. _ - ,- selling 9 boxes of Dr. Price's Str- . "’1 apart}; Brood Pill: et 30c. pet ' box. DON’T BEND RONEY. simply send your neme and ado 1 dress and we wiil and you the - - P11). post paid. with our Cetelog'oe. - Sen them and remit us the payment end we will se. (1 you the premium you . select Those Pills cure impure blood. rhemetum. liver and kidney dieeuee, and 2.1le30)! troubles. rm; returneble 1f not sold. Write us a once and mention tjxis EPPS’S COCOA JAS. ll. AHNETT, Manager. The Banadian Reine Safety BOILER Esplanade, Opp. Sherbourne 8t., High Glass Water Tube Steam Boilers, for All Pressures, Duties and Fual. snub FOR DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. REIBIEHEM Dr. Ward’s Blood and m Nerve Michigan Land‘for 83.16. Michigan Land for Sglg.‘ For megâ€"very best send your work to tho “ BRITISH AMERICAN DYEING “o. (All of Toronto. when bolim may ho mo min; Look fo_r agent. in your town. or send M fiE MOST NUTRITIOUS. e and mention this pt. PRIDE “PG. 60., um Strut, Toronto, Ont. BREAKFASTâ€"SUPPER. II. C 3%: 'dluOl BALDNESS CURB). éram mama wncn, (Lady’s or Gent's). SOLID GOLD 225 Roman-flu Ave” Toronto. ’ (Lady's or Gent’s). SOLID GOLD RING, an AUTOHARP. ACCORDE- on, a VIOLIN or_GU_I'I_‘A.R.'_for Toronto Electric Light Co..L1mlud. '__[‘he '_I‘_ Eaton 00.. Mmitgi JOHN J. IAIN. Rant. and Treat “£50 Ewerfibéfi'flfié 5311924 The Gaza Perch: Rubber 3 mg Co. The Wilaon Pamxsulnz 00.. Lanai. ROSE 8L (30., complete 8855' MUSiC CATALOGU and SPECIAL RAT 0F DISCOUNT. W. are oquippefi to supp! every MUSIC: TEA C ERinCanadfi Wham. lions 188 You. in ' TORONTQo m Toronto To sond (a: 93:3 HAIL STEAMSHiPS