Bloomington Progress, Volume 24, Number 29, Bloomington, Monroe County, 10 September 1890 — Page 4

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Df.4. VV, CRAIN. OFHCK removed to the building nortlif of the Fee Comer, North College Ave caav Hoe, ground now. tVGEE A FISHER, .. OB. FISHER will giro especial aura tioa-to. 11 Modem Operative Dentist.ry. jlfa ft) placing ' Gold tmd Porcelain Oewin, and making Artificial TccihvniKt plate. AbI3-90 DENTIST, OFHCB: Baoofcagt BaBantg, Soath of Paat At Plate mu cmnv SclaKrT BtOOHINQTOir, INDIANA. A MEW LIVERY AND 8TACLS IN KLOOIINtiTON. I HAYS JUST OPENED a new Stable on 3d street, Bloosninghm, Int, at John Alexander's old stable and have on tand Buggies, Carts, Carriages, Spring Wagons, and Hacks for sale, or to ex change for stock. I will par the highest naraet pnees ior males and Hones. Don't fell to call and see me before 70a leave town, as it will be to your interest. Feb. 28, '90. DAVID McGINNIS. Hunter Ac SmitJb -the teaialtear Vmmevwtl Dlreeten 4g FUKilTPBG tEALESS fni Mr hock m mmbs ifwi w FDKNITUBS AND UNMKTAKINO 60998 vm KB IX BlOOMISOTOK, in WILL sua Tow goods cnim thaw abt on Com jm sax va snen tot wmt: ga9"Soiri snB wommm, war os Claw's Gbocut. seM-S C. C. TURNER THE LEADING UNDERTAKER Pnrnitiire Dealer. I bare toe largest and best selectee staek ever brought to Bloomington, any will sell you goods cheaper than any 00 I nave a lao display of Chraaber Suites PARLOR SUITES, LOUNGES Fascy Chairs, Baby Wagons Carpet Sweepers, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES. ORGANS kept in stock, and sold on monthly payments. I have tbe Household Sowing Machine the best Machine nude, and tbe cheapest, I also keep CiwiUiWr Fnenls which only costs about one-half as much as other clothing. Come and Me mejiorth aide of square, in. WaMren's Block t TBK . FINEST EAatTH. '' The) Cincinnati, Hamilton 4b Dayton B. B, is the only "line ranniBr Pullman's Perfected Safety Vestiboled Trains, with Chair, Parlor, Sleeping and Dining Car service between. Cincinnati, Indiana pons and Chicago, and the oily Bne running Through Reclining Chair Cars betweagi Cincinnati, Keoknk and Springfield, IBs, and Combination Chair and Sleeping Car Cincinnati to Peoria, Ills,! Am tfce 0ly Direct Uat pel seen Cincinnati, Dayton, Lima, Toledo, Detroit, tbe Lake Regions and Caaads. - The road is one of the oldest in the State of Ohio and the only Sao entering Cincinnati over twenty-flvo miles of double track, and from its past record ean snore than assure Its patrons speed, eoof fort and safety. - Tickets. 00 sale everywhere, and see that tfcer read- C. H. A IX, either in or at of Cincinnati, Indiastapolis, orToiodo. B. O MCCORMICK, 1 General Passenger and Ticket Agent. PtilJLMJUrSJL -PIKGCAjfcti BXE6JUTT PARLOR CJUtS iUTRJUSS EJ3I THEQU6H SGU2 TlcktS AoM and atggam) CheokeKl to 0MtirakMV JAMES BABKEB, 6. P. GET YOUB

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xoozuraWtBST EXBljANAT lOW. The wee tender momenta at night had andoped Tba rooking-chair Sarah Jane rode ; When Junta, foe ita sake, took tba cbeir and derolouod M 1 ..Km.!;! ftfll.l-M If. ImiI Jnsi vht tho ichemo waw, oc how planned, no one anovratli. Kor mantions it If ever known ; Bat, itamaa reaps of the kind tbatnesoweth, Thn aowod be that good tc be aown. ftr while ttw dim light ot tae lamp asemed to flicker, As thongb It would wither and die, ' Shaebait Uut he MS seamed to giggle and m Inker, While that whjeh ns took shed a sigh. ' Bat why all this insnlt of chair to another. If two deainel it nest to ecoimmii-e bother, And sit on one chair, Where's OA blauter Ttn darkness at night had long been In the county, And covered with. Blackness, the townships aoowi When oktatr. Sfaaon awoke from his slumbers. And said, I will see what that noise is For as tic&ed the clock on its way toward morning, And as crowed tbe rooster to weleome the day, A "sqnesk-ett-a-ea,aeak-ett..sqneaktt.a-sqaeax.eEt Arose tram the region beneath where he lay. The wife of Ids bosom waa loath he should And said, -it is nothing, lie down and be a till; Vabnt tbe limbs brushing the side of the bonding-; You'll take yoor death's cold if yon go, so you win.1 He dropped his old bead ou its soft, yielding pillow, And said, "I hare heard that sound some where bcrore. A-Bqneak4ttsoneak -ett-a-aqneak-ett-a aqneak-ett.'' He said to himself, "It is under the floor. Ones mere in soft breathings they soon told was sinnioer Was atvina them rest from the ton of the day. When soon with a flatter on fancy's bright pin ions They whitherward floated in dreamland away. "Of coarse, " said wife, dreaming, -the noise is famCiar: How sweet to my ears is the aqneak of tbe chair. As so nealbett - a -squeak- ett - a - squeak - ett - a sqocaktt, It went as yon sat in it, holding sac thcre,--Ha, h&r dreamed the man, as he laughed up his sbiit-aleeree, "I'll bet a red cent hired girl has a be&u. Is the sound familiar ? I guess so. I'll bet yon. i ised to Just make that old rocktng-cbair go. Away with your winds and your brash at the buudtng. The happy old music fills me with delight. 'A-sqtMkHds-a-aqneak- ett-a -squeak- ett -a mrnnefr ntft Go it, lemons, get squsesed if it takes you all night." Chicago. 111. JANET LEE In the Shadow of the Gallows. BY DAVID LOWHY. CHAPTKB VI Continued, "Tis not of him I was speaking. Would that all the world were like Master XJBO. "Who, then, of the Lees "If you oommand me to . apeak plain"I command nothing, nor can I, by virtue of my office, command any man. I simply execute the will of those in. authority, as you well know. And I tell thee, Qiles Ellis, I like not the duties of hit office m ill times. God save ns all from making mora of our office than strict, even justice oalls for in perilous The Marshal of Salem exhibited more feeling than, he had ever been known to reveal. Giles Ellis, too, looked very grave now. "Since you speak so plain, Master Hobbs, I most even speak as plain in return, lest yon misconstrue my meaning. Ana sine you are a xnena-ox .i nnn 1 all the more reason, for plain speaking. It is, said some of his family has dealings with the evil one." "It is said!" the Marshal repeated, in visible alarm. "Oh! an it come no closer than iHssaid'- " I do-not say it of my own accord. Tis in friendship I say it. 'Neither can I ssy anything touching this of my own knowledge. I but do this to advise you in time, so yon may prepare John Iiee in ease you are compelled to do your "Oh!" exclaimed "the Marshal, sreatly relieved; ao yon know nothing more than idle rumor?' "Nothing but what report says. "Aye, but report, as yon know well, may hang the beat man in Salem. But FU make a note of it, and I thank thee, Giles Bllis, for a timely warning. And, now, what is this rumor?" The misfortune that befell John 'Winslow was in everybody's month. The Marshal of Salem was on the point of asking Gilas if any of Lee's family were snspeetad or mentioned in connection with Use monstrous crnelty, but Giles anticipated him. "An! it go no farther, it is said that if the troth were known some there are in John Lee's household who could explain how John Winslow's horse and lambs were killed." "Tis past belief," Bald the Marshal. "Mistress Lee is as kindly as any woman in Salem. Janet is as like her mother as any daughter born of woman maybe. 'Tis a thing past ail belief. ' "X am glad we are of one mind. Master Hobbs. But if the people will talk aye, and if any accuse John Lee of harboring witches " " Why, then, I will say 'tis false. I will stake my life on it." "Easy, Master Hobbs." "True I had forgot. There is his apprentice but there is neither force for much good or evil in Ezra Easty and as for the maid it would go hard with me indeed to be compelled to take any of John Lee's household in charge." xnat a oeiieve, ana it aoeg yon ereart, Giles Ellis answered. "My interest in the welfare of the family is so great I could not forbear speaking to you. "A very proper man, and a kindlier than I had thought him, said the Marshal to hhatsel when Giles Ellis passed on. "A very good citizen. I will do my best to defend John Lee from foolish and. evil tongues. . So harm shall come to him or his an. I ean. prevent it." Pondering thus, the Marshal of Salem gurmjed bJs way, marveling at the evil CKAZTBB VIZ. xflot a mass or uohtsiho fbom a clsab retimed in and about John Lea's house; the restful calm of a quiet, well-ordered, happy home prevailed. The old-fashioned clock in a high ease, made by John Leo, ticked loudly, measuring die hours with a precision that seemed oharacteTistio of John. Lee's movements, publio ox private. Whether at home or abroad, in all his dealings with the world, everything was done precisely, promptly, quietly. A man of taw words, save when speech was a virtue, no mania Salem had proved is time of need a man of acfion as plainly as John Lee, Dorothea Lea anc'. iter daughter Janet root each other in the narrow passsga to their sleeping apartment. The mother was on the point of speaking. Janet also seemed to be framing a Bpeech, but before either found suitable words, John Lea's voles was heard, saying; "Dorothea, it is time for worship. Dorothea turned and entered tb room where John Lee sat, saying to Jar-it: "Speak to Ann. Presently Ann and Ezra Easty followed Janet into the room, where John Lee sat, with 'a preoccupied air, while his wife handed him the Bible from a shelf, and seated, herself -near her husband. Jobs Lee took his spsetacies from their ease earefnttr, rubbed them slowly with Us handkerchief, like one in deep thought, placed the Bible on his, knee, glanced at the light, and spoke in grave tones: . "These ate troublesome times. We ant nrrormded with perils. There are things aaid and done such as only the evil one can. instigate. I have lived in dangerous times. 2 have seen enough to convince me that a provjdeneo: overrules the wisest of auaakiad, But Itave never known, nor

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de I helisve there ovef was a time when men stood more in need of tbe counsel and comfort given in this book John Lee's lingers seemed to caress the cover of the well-worn Bible on his knee "than at the present time. Every home is threatened. Ho man or woman knows the moment they may be called upon to answer charges that the vilest would blush to meet. No house is seoure. no man or woman's life so free from reproach " A loud knock on the door caused Ezra Easty to bounce on his seat. He 0.1st a terrified look at Ann Bigger; she, too, was in a tremor. Janet Lee rose quietly

ana openea tne aoor. samuei uodds, the Marshal of Salem, entered. John Lee placed the Bible oa the table at his elbow, and rose. -You are somewhat late, if you are come on business but you are always weloome, as you well know, said John Lee. The Marshal did not take the seat prof fered him. On the oontrnry, ho looked like a man ill at ease, lie moved his hands uneasily, and stammered when he spoke. "The business is none of my choosing. I never did more unwilling work never made more unwilling errand. "Since that is tho case, the sooner the business is dispatched the better. Speak out freely. The way is open to you." "My business concerns vou nearly," "Say you so, Samuel?" John Lee looked down and reflected. "Does it concern any one beyond those you see here?' A silence fell upon the little oirole so oppressive that Ezra Easty was sure the Aiarsnai coma near his heart tnroomng. At last John Lee. still standing with his face to tho Marshal of Salem, broke the gilence. "Since it concerns all here, what may your errand be?" The Marshal strove to clear his throat. but could no. on the instant. He looked at Dorothea Lee's face. She was regarding him calmly; if thero was more than reasonable surprise or curiosity, her eyes did not reveal it.. Janet Lee ooutemSlated her mother and father with an unisturbed countenance. At last the Mar shal cleared his throat, and with hat in bond,, in a voice that was far from clear, said: "I came as a friend, rather than in ' my official capacity." "Sot which I thank you, " John Lee answered. Then leaning nearer the Marshal, he added: "Speak on. As friend, or Marshal of Salem. I am ready to lis ten. What may thy errand be, Master XtODDSf"I came to warn yon yon are suspected of harboring witches." Upon hearing this, Ann Bigger made the sign of the cross in the air unperceived by the others, Ezra Easty 's knees trembled, his teeth were inclined to chatter; but he braced himself firmly ou his seat, looking with shifting, fearful glances at the Marshal, the picture of abject fear. "Witches! God save all here!" exclaimed Dorothea Lee, standing upright in her alarm. Janet Lee alone looked calmly from her parents to the Marshal, John Lee made a movement as though he would resent the charge, then reconsidered, turned toward his wife, and, realizing that the amazement in her countenance was reflected in his own, placed a hand heavily upon the table beside him, and sank into his seat overwhelmed, stupefied with amazement and horror that could find no utterance in words. The Marshal did not anticipate the effect his words product d. He seemed, now that he had accomplished his errand, at a loss what to say or do. next. He looked from one to the other, advanced slowly to the door, opened it noiselessly, turned, swept the circle with a comprenensive glance, men closing tne aoor after him as noople do when entering and leaving the presence of tho dead, walked soberly away. . CHAVTKBVHI. THE SHADOWS IS THE HOUSM. On the day following tbe visit of the Marshal, Ann Bigger and Ezra' Easty approached eaoh other when unobserved. casting furtive glances from side to sidb as they availed themselves of the first opportunity to speak. - "Did I not tell yon pride would have a tam'salffran-:'' rf T "And have I not (aid, time and again, water will find its level?" "Yes; more times than yon need. 'Tis the one thing comes out of your head. And if you say no wiser thing folks will think yon are empty-headed. Water is sura to find its level what my alary is in that?" "Since yon take me 'up so sharp, why do you speak to me?" "Because I would- make a man of you if you would let me. But I was saying, see how our Janet goes about now. No longer high-headed is she. But, truth to tell, I never would have looked for witches here." "Norl." "My sister says it's a sure sign witches are near when a cow turns three times and holds her nose out. And I can be sworn our cow did so this mom. " "Did she so?" Ezra's eyes were opened wWe. "But nothing is so bad as to meet a black dog on the road. A wise man ox woman turns back, and is sure to eat, if it's only a bite a crust." "My tongs fell out of my hand yesterday, and the bit tell from master's plane to-day." Ann held a hand up, warningly "I thought some one' was near. I found a straw lying across the door when I opened it this morning. That is a sign of evil. Worse still," Ann moved nearer the apprentice, "I found the broom lying fair across a crack in the floor. It's nil come of Martin Lee's wickedness, I'll be bound. He is a wicked man, olse master would not quarrel with mistress about him." "But master is hot to blame. I heard him say and so did you that his brother deserved no better than others from the law meaning the -worst the law could do for him." "Look! Look!" Ann exolaimed; whereupon Ezra glaneed around and beheld a large spider swinging in the air. "Kill it!" Ann hissed, ns she seized a poker and struok at the spider. Instead, sne hit iszxa upon tne Knuckles, who whipped his hand to his mouth and blew on it lustily. The spider fell and disappeared in a cack, "Now, I'll swear there are witches in the house. That is one of their familiars. You saw it as plain as I tlid. " "Hush!" Ezra said, "here comes the master." ' But John Lee passed on, paying no attention to them. When he was out of earshot Ezra said: "Wonders will never cease. Tis the .first time he found ma out of the shop and did not aflk why I was idling. There is more in this than, the Marshal suspects." "There is much' more than any one knows," said Ann Bigger; "but some things I know. I know milk and cake are stolen. Seel pointing to the dresser. "I put more cakes there an hour ago than would serve the family." "Who has taken them?" "That is the question I would like to answer. Who?" "Who but the mistress or Janet" "Why should they take the cake?" "My mind misgive me; 'tis mistress or janet. As if to illustrate tbe saying, listeners hear no good of themselves, Janet entered. It was one of Janet Loo's marked traits that she" never beat about the bush, but went to the point at once. "What were you sayins of me, Ann?" As the apprentice and Ann looked at eaoh other, Janet added, quickly: 'Do I look like a witch, that you should stare at me so?" The apprentice and Ann, marveling at the suddenness with which she oame on them, and remembering the spider, were frightened, and betrayed it in their looks. Ann edged to the door and disappeared without answering. Ezra, trembling, followed her quickly, and Janet was left alone. As the servants withdrew, a handsome young man, with an expression of candor and a bearing indicating high breeding, entered. As he approached, Janet held up a finger warningly. "Are you not afraid to come near me?" "What is this I heart" the young man said, vitn concern, "Do yon not see? I am a witch, Arthur." "I have said so many times." He would have said more, but she covered bis lips with her ban'lu. "Bnshl U ta F arris, children said (he

I half you have said, it would hang them. Call me anything but a witob. 'Tis no

true-lovo term to me in these timos. Arthur Proctor replied lightly, "Wh t is this story Aun Biggor's sister tolls? Is it true your father is charged with harboring witches?" "Oh, Arthur!" Janet exclaimed, in a burst of passion which surprised her lover, "I do not care for myself I but my father and my poor mother! Do jou think there is dnnger?" To whioh Arthur Proctor soberly replied, considering well each word: "Weeannot tell what is or what is not a serious matter. Tho slightest jests may prove terrible earnest. There are those who make mountains out of mole-bills. The father of lies is loose." "Shame on the people of Salem, then," exclaimed Jauet Lee. "Who has done more for Salem than my father? Was he not foremost in tho fight with the Iudians? Did he not stand guard that Salem might sleep safely? Who was it ran into Folly Turner's bouse when it was burning, and carried her out in his arms? There is no truer man in Salem than John Lee, No more God-fearing man or kinder. And all know there is no gentler woman none more generous to tbe poor, or more consideratethan my mother, else she would not have preferred you before Giles Ellis." "And did she so?" Arthur Proctor's face beamed with pleasure." "Or I would not say bo. My father's heart was set on Giles Ellis but my mother likes thee best." Arthur Proctor olasped her hand fervently, "Trust me to serve yon both. I could not rest until I learned the truth con coming this wild rumor from your own lips. The very air is burdened, foisoned with malice and folly of alt inds. Old women's gossip, children's talk, matters men should not repeat in earnest, become as grave as though the breath of life depended on it. Now that I know how it lies with you I will go straisht to the Marshal and get his ear. I will find him at Thomas Beadles' tavern, I dare say. 'Tis there all the gossips gather except suoh as wear women's clothes," added Proctor, scornfully. "Beware of Giles Ellis." "Why should I beware of Giles Ellis?"he asked. "Because he left me with an evil look. He wiU not harm me. Ha will wreak his hatred on some one dear to me, I know. 'Tis in his heart, and he has the power." "Let him try his worst with me. I defy him." "Yon do well to keep up a stout heart." "And do you, too, keep up a stout heart. Now I'll away to the tavern and see what I may." A moment her hand was olasped firmly, then Janet Lee stood alone, sighing, saying to herself: "I must keen up a stout heart, Trouble never comes' singly. Poor Unole Martin. This will be worse than all. How it will end heaven only knows!" She pondered long, then walked to the dresser, and-, taking some cakes from the plate, hastily concealed them, but not so quickly as. to escape the lynx eyes of Ezra Easty, who stood near the window observing her in obedienco to the command of Ann Bigeer. He waited outside until Janet entered the adjoining room, then, seeing the way clear, entered and approached the dresser, smiling grimly over his discovery. He was looking at the cakes when John Lee came upon him so suddenly that the apprentice started. His master demanded, in stern tones: "What now, Ezra?" "I was looking at the cakes." "Do not add lying to theft." "I am no liar." "There there; say no more. You only make a worse of it. " "But, Master Lee " "Go, go, before Dorothea come. Cease, I say. We will discuss this after prayers." The apprentice's face was wrathful as ho seated himself in his usual corner, for Dorothea Lee, entering at that moment, lit tbe rushlight and placed it on the table. Janet and Ann, following her into the room, seated themselves, while John Lee sat with bent head, bis thoughts seemingly xar away, ne cei nis spectacles idly in his hands many minutes, a thing unusual. Bousing himsdlf at last, hgjfigh w.aUjWll -fKt lgT said: "I will read a lesson from the Book of Life." TO BE CONTINUED. The Haunted Pitcher. About five miles from Aiken, S. 0., on the Charleston dirt road, and in sight of the railway, is a little place that was first christened' Polecat, but afterward changed to Montmorenci, tho French tor that odorous little animal. Many years ago a young woman came with her pitcher to draw a backet of water from a well at Montmorenci, and set tbe vessel in the hollowed top of a stone post that some of tbe railroad men bad moved there. 'While drawing the water a flash of lightning came and struck the chain to which the w ell bucket was attached and the woman was killed in her tracks. Her remains were removed, " ut tho pitcher was left just where tbe dead girl bad set it. To tbis day the pitcher remains in the same place, and so far from being removed, it is said that no living hand has ever touched it save its owner's, although near the side of tbe publio road. But the most wonderful thing is tbe superstition attached to the pitcher. There is an indescribable iufluenoe surrounding it that prevents its touch. Hundreds of people have gone with the firm determination of lifting tbe pitcher, but when they approach it a strange repugnauco comes over thorn, and they hurriedly depart without carrying out the object of their vist. One night a bully in tbe neighborhood while under tbe influence of whisky made a bet with some friends that he would go and bring back tbe pitoher. He left to do so, but soon returned as pale as a sheet and empty banded. "Boys," he remarked, "no person alive can lay bands on that pitcher, and I would not attempt it again for the whole of Aiken County." He refusod to tell bis experience and said he would not talk about it Other parties have gone to see it, but met with the same repulsive feelings tti ens (Go.) Banner. The Horse in Battle. AN officer of experience, writing on the behavior of horses in-battle, says: "When it comes to battle, a ,horse seems to know evervthinir that is going on; but he does 111s autynouiy, and seems to be in bis element.- He enters iuto the spirit of the battle like a human being. He shows no fear -of death, and it is singular that if his mate is shot down ho will turn to look at him and seem pleased. A horse in my battery was once struck by a piece of shell whioh split his skull so that one side was loose. Tho driver turned -him loose, but he walked up by the side of the gun and watched the if ring, and when a shot was tired would look away in the direction of the enemy, as if to soo the effect of the shot. When a shell would burst near by, be would 'calmly turn and look at it. When ho saw his own team going bock for ammunition, he ran back to bis own place and galloped back to the caisson with the rest. When the lieutenant pushed him aside to put in another horse, he looked at the other one sorrowfully while he was being harnessed up, and When he seemed to realize that there was no further uso for him ho laid down and died. The lieutenant strongly asserted thfit he died of a broken heart. Court Journal ! Therk were great political possibilities in the man Ananias. He lived at a wrong period when his strong Eoints were not appreciated. Men of is ability have exerted considerable "inflooonoe," even in the last quarter of the nineteenth oentury

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Mrs. Knokay's Manifold Woes. Mr. Edmund Yates, understood to be a cockney writer of some note, is the London correspondent of a New York paper, his letters consisting principally of society gossip. He recently said that Mr.-). Haokay (wife of the.millionaire Californian), who resides in grand style in London and Paris, is the object

.of "cowardly persecutions." Some time ago it was alleged in a lionaon society paper that in her early life she had been a washerwoman at a mining camp in California, and her indignation was unbounded. There was some talk then of a libel suit growing out of this newspaper allegation. The recent "cowardly persecution," according to Mr. Yates, oousislod of a "fresh batch of type-writ ten libels sent broadcast to nearly all of her friends and acquaintances." Probably the atrocious oharge that in her younger days she had soaped and scrubbed tbe soiled flannel shirts of the mining population is revived. But Mr. Yates really alarms us about the matter. He says that detectives have been employed, and that "a clew" has been obtained. Then comes the startling announcement that if the olew leads to the offender "a criminal libel case of extraordinary interest on both sides of the Atlantic may be confidently expected." In mercy Mr. Yates should forbear. On one side of the Atlantic (this side) Mrs. Muckay and her troubles aie of as little interest as possible. Nobody cares for Mrs. Maokay, nor for her "cowardly persecutions," nor for her libel suits. Do not cause the echoes of tbe coming scandal to be heard here, for the disturbance and distraction of our peace of mind! Chicago Journal Mennurlug- a Han In a Ilank. "What's going on there?" Tbis question was asked by a man who happened to be in a Pittsburgh bank the othes day when a customer was being measurod for the purpose of identification, preliminary- to the issuance of a letter of credit, says the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. By the way, it seems odd to go into a bank and ask to be measured for a letter of credit, just as one would go to a tailor and have his dimensions ascertained preparatory to tbe preparation of plans and specifications for the erection of new garments; but let that pass. Bank officials do not propose to let a short, thick-set man draw cash in Europe which has been deposited in America by a tall, slender individual. On second thought, however, we don't see bow a "short" man could get a letter of credit anyhow, but let that pass, too. "Why," exolaimed a man who knew, "theY are takinir big measure so that he oan be identified. Then they will give a letter of credit for $1,000, which be can draw on as he needs it, when he's traveling." "A thousand dollars 1" "Yes." "Why he's only about five feet two inches tall. "That's about his height." "I believe I'll let them measure me," exclaimed tbe inquirer, with animation; "I'm over six feet, and that would give me credit for about $1,200, wouldn't it?" On a Country Koad. Summer Outer I have engaged board with a Mr, Hayseed. Am I near bis place? Nalive Yep. Next farm to this. Tourist By the way, whose fine property is this? Native Mr. Suburb's. He's a gen tleman farmer. Tourist Is Mr. Hayseed a gentle man farmer, too? Native Nope. He's a farmer. Tourist What's the difference? -Kyfilr. Suburb sel jg. .what he canotTaTrorMtr-ixaTseWt sats fiat he can't sell.- Good News, Misinterpreting; a Badge. Farmtle Roy Mamma, I saw a man tbe other day who wore a badge with the legend, "Philadelphia, 1876," What doei it mean? Mrs. Boy, of New York It signifies, my dear, that Philadelphia is about fourteen years behind the times.'' In Town and Hamlet. The seeds of intermittent aad bilious remit, tent lever germinate and bear evil fruit. No -community has altogether escaped it. "In populous wards of large cities bad sewerage causes it, and in their suburbs stagnant pools in sunken lots breed it. There is at oiioe a remedy and a means of prevention. Its name is Bostetter's Stomach Sitlors, which is, without oradventure, the most potent antidote iu oxitlence to tho lunhuial virus. Fortified with this incomparable, firing spoelilo, miasmatic Icaueuces may be encountered with absolute Impunity. DiuorIr of (he ttumach, liver and bowels, begotten by inlaauia-tnintod water, or any other cause, s uccumu to the bcuencent corrective named, and rheumaUa, kidney and bladder troubles are suroly removable by its ass wiy.-n it is given a persistent trial. Tliey llntn Snored. Hotel Clerk Good morning, Colonel, how did you sloop? Colonel I did sleep somo, I suppose, but I was awake most of tho night listen ing to tho snoring of the man in tho next room. Ho is a good ono at that, lie makes more noiso than a steam whistle. Another gcntloniau approaches. Hotel Cleric Good morning, Major, how did you sleep? Major I got asleep occasionally during tho night, but there was a fellow in the next room to ine who snored as if he was filling a contract to saw forty cords of wood before daylight. At least, that s tho way it sounded. . Colonel That's just what I had to listen to all night long. What is the number of your room? Major Number twenty-two. What is the number of yours? Colonel And mine Is number twentythroe. Tableau. Texas Sifting.HAIjIS C ATABRH CUBE is a liquid and is taken intornoUy, and act dlreotly upon the Mood and mucous eurfaces of the system. Bend for testimonials, froe. Sold by Druggists, 75c F. J. CHENEY fc CO., Props., Toledo, a The Horse Blew First. A veterinary surgeon told his assistant to give a powder to a siek norso. "You take the powder," bo explained, "put it iu a tin tube, open tho horse's mouth and blow tho powder down his throat." Not long afterward the assistant came back, looking as sick as people over get to be. "Did yon give the horse tho powder?" "1 tried to. I put tho powder in tho tin tube, foreed open the horse's mouth, put the tube betweon his teeth, and n "Did you blow the powdor down his throat?" "No; I was going to, but tho horse blow first, and tho powder wout down my throat." Tcmx Stftlngs. Three Harvest Excursions. The Burlington Bouto, C, B. and Q. R. it., will sell from principal stations ou its lines, on Tuesdays, tptnibor 0 and 23, and October It, Harvest Excursion Tickets at Half Rate to points In tho farming regions of the West, Southwest and Northwest. For tickets and further Information concerning these excursions, call on your nearest O., B. and Q. ticket agent, or address P. 8. Eustls, Qen'l Pass, and Ticket Agent. Chicago, 111. A t'onsldorate Maiden. Tho Visitor But why become engaged if you never meant to marry him? In tho Hammock Bccuuso ho is so sensitive. You know it mortifies a man much more to bo refused than to have an engagement broken. Life. Tho Man with Mighty mil. A. Who Is your friend? B. His namo is Mr. Smith. He's got an awful pull. "Ho's a iralltlelan, is he?" "No; ho Is a dentist.--Terns Sifting.

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education can make a writer," says Amelia E. Barr. "The heart must be hot behind the pen. Out of the abundance of life and its manifold experiences comes the power to touch life. Before I lifted the pen I had been half over the world, I hod been a happy wife seventeen years. I bad nursed nine sons and daughters. I bad drank tbe widow's bitter cup. I had buried all my children but three. I had passed through a great war; been on the frontiers of civilized life in Texas for ten years; as tbe Scotch say, 'I had seen humanity in a' its variorums.' " Its Excellent (Qualities Commend to publio approval the California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs. It Is pleasing to the nyo and to the taste, and by gently acting on the kidneys, liver and bowols. it cleanses the system effectually, thereby promoting tho health and comfort of alt who uso It. Not So Stupid as He lok, Jane You seem to bo unhappy, Emma. Emma Yes, I have boon deceived in my husband. When I married him I supposed that It was not my money but myself that he loved. "And now you have found out that it was not you at all, but only your money ho was after." "Alas! That is what I know now for a certainty." "Well, thero Is one consolation for you, and that is that your husband is not as stupid as he looks." A ore vr mistake perhaps was made when Dr. Sherman named his great remedy Prickly Ash Ilirrmis: but It is presumed that at that time all remedies for the blood, etc, wero called Hitters. Had bo called it Prickly Ask "ltegulator," "Curative,'' or almost anything but BiMr, it undoubtedly would havo huperscded all other preparations of similar cbaractor. The name Bitters is misleading; It is purely a medicine, F,ud cannot bo used a beverage. tV anted Things Brought to a Climax. "Have you been reading the serial: Tho Scout of the Sierras, that has been running In my paper?" "Yes, I am very much interested in It. Who is tho author?" "I am tho author." "You are, oh? Well, I want to tell yon now that unloss tho hard-hearted adventuress comes to grief aud the bravo scout rescues and marries tho captive maiden pretty soon, I'll stop my paper." Texas SiUnas. Goon wives arrow fair in the light of their works, esueeially it they use 8APOLIO. It is a solid cake of Scouring Soap, Try it in your next house-cleauinav A Case for Arbitration. Mrs. Fussy I wish you would cither shave yourself or let your wnisKors grow; It is frightful for you to be going around with a week's beard on yonr face. Mr. Fussy My deor, you mako my life a burden. If I shave you say that I look like a dried mummy, and If I don't vou declare in two weeks that 1 am a wild beast! What's to bo done? Texas SifUngs. If osa diseases are produced using brown and periumod soups than by anything clso. wny run suea ritss wncu you bins' Electric Bono is pure and I perfect. Dobbins prevents lianas irom 'napping. She Knows the -Market. American Novelist (or the realistic school) Well, Maria, there isn't a penny in tho house, and as for writing, why, I haven't an idea in my head. Maria Goodness gracious, Edword, then don't wait a minute! Sit right down aud turn out a novel; you II take tho country by storm, and make a for tune. Life. P.vrr.nsnx snid : " Tlioro Is always room for a man of force." Ho had probably met Sullivan in a crowd. Amatrooos jvwct. Da. Bull's Worm Destroyers are not now and untried. For thirty years they have stood tho tost of matro. and their lance sale - aun to merit owr. ,.,....--. a..,. ,. Thehe is talk of lynching tho man -who evolved this toast:. " Our fire-engines, may they bo like old maids ever ready, but never wanted." A'o Opium tn Piso's Cure for Consumption. Cures whsre otbor remelies fail. 2Sc. I? they taki tho tax off whMry it will go down. Tho kind they mako now shows an occasional disposition to oorae up. " I am .the power behind tho throne," solilo quized tne mule, as ne pitonea ms riaer nceis over head to tho ground Fulton lima. Bescium's Pills euro BilllQua and Ner vous Ills. The balloon that will not go up is not good for ascent. The Census May Not Please You, But You Will be Fully Satisfied With Hood's Sarsaparilla PURIFY YOUR BLOOD. But do not use the dangerous alkaline -uid mercurial preparations which destroy your nervous system and ruin the digestive sower of the stomach. Tbo vegetable kingoai gives us the best and safest remedial gents. Dr. Sherman devoted tho greater part o! his life to tho discovery of this reliable and safe remedy, and all lis Ingredients are vegetable. He gave II the name of Prickly Ash Bitters! a name every one oan remember, ana to the present day nothing has been dlseovoroo Ural is so beneficial for tho BLOOD, (or the LIVER, for Iho KIDNEYS w STOMACH, This remedy is now so well and favorably known by all who have used It that arguments as to its merits aro useless, and if others who require a correct, tve to tho system would but give it a trial the health ol this country would be vastly Improved. Remember tho namo PRICKLY ASH BITTERS. Ask your druggist (or it, PRICKLY SH BITTERS CO., ST. LOOTS. MO. Ely's Cream Balm WHX CURB CATARRH rrico SO CutsT Apuly Hftlra into 6ti-h nostril. KLV BttOS, 58 Warren 6t. K. V . n FAT FOLKS REDUCER, -ajl th. ibnaaa-D 3r Ana t Mm jm uvtttMM two tuBia ac I ww liH aalftw eewMaett. Ik teats! aaOal IMttlllaer J ItaAtaawJfalfr asoirataUaelrWtw wytaaeA. ttaa. thrr . Ml U aft"" . fATtENTsi fc.anLTuiSsa HEATtt IT MAIL wiwi; aa Ann.-, aaa i aiiaiaa Hal adAru frith U. 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