Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 13 June 1899 — Page 3
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CHAPTER II (CoiitiniHHl.) "It isi from Ko'or, Aunt Salome," she said, when she had finished. "Roger Stedmnii. Aunt Salome, our near neichboT." "Yes, I remember him." replieil Mistress r.plaml, addinit, mentally; "am! with no great favor, either, the clodhopper." Aloud she said: "What has he to say that requires such nrp.-ney"'" "He has written tha neither my father nor my brothers were hurt in to day's fighting near my home. Aunt Salome," said IH'Mre. iuiri!.v. Her cousin Bradford uttered a long, low whistle. "By my faith. h's nn enterprising fellow! The soldiers themselves arc not jet returned. He must have sent his man off before the jrur.s were fold. I'd like to see this Roger, on my word I would. Desire!" Mistress Salome frowned. Praise of Roger Stodmnn was not sweet to her ears; still she was just, so she said: "It was kind of him to case your fears, Desire. He shall have our thanks at the proper time. D.;-9 he say aught else of the day's dohiffs?" "You can read it. Aunt Salome," Desire answered, handing her the paper. "Read it aloud to us all. lassie," requested Mistress Lelaud. Without a shadow of hesitation or embarrassment the erl obeyed. "Lexington, April 10. "Friend Desire: "I am anxious that yon shonld know that no one of your family has been hurt in the lightiui; this morning. The roKiihirs tried to get the stores in Concord, but we kept them back, its. please God, we shall keep them back every time they try to trample on our richts. Dure was wound
ed in his side, but we hope not seriously. ! I thank heaven you are safely away from j these dreadful scenes. I send this by a ; faithful messtuser who may serve me i again. God keep you. ROtJKR." ! "I like thai fellow if he is a rebel. He's I of too food stuff to be on the wrone; side !
ot th:s controversy. Bid mm brms Ins ucxt message by his own hand, and I'll own myself a muff if. I don't win him over into being a loyal subject of good King George." Desire scarcely beard this comment of Captain Lancaster. She was conscious of but one ail-absorbing thought, one intense longing, whose strength amazed and almost frightened her. Half an hour before her heart-beat was not even quickened by her Aunt Salome's playful allusion to the possible lover who might change her whole life's course. Now It seemed to her that nothing which could happen to ail the rest of the world would matter lurch, conld she only know that one gallant young British officer was uninjured. In the twinkling of an eye the truth had come to her. Until she met Gilbert Merridale again face to fare and saw with her own eyes that his dear self was unharmed, she knew the momenta would drag by on leaden feet, Roger's message was a welcome cloak and natural explanation of the consternation which this lightning-like glimpse of her hitherto unsuspected feelings for her winter's friend produced. No one dreamed of the resolute effort necessary on her part to keep bnek the burning question: "Have you heard who of the regulars is hurt?" Her suspense was not of long duration. While they were still talking over the fragmentary reports of the day's doings a man came running to the house. He spoke breathlessly: "Your son fleorge bade me tell Mistress Lelnnd. that he is bringing his friend Gilliert Merridale to your home. He is grievously wounded. Have a bed ready in the lower part of the house. The rest he leaves to your cure." "Tell my son George that all will lie in readiness for Lieut. Merridale and any others who may need nursing. He knows the resources of his father's house. AH of them are at the service of His Majesty's faithful soldiers." was the dame's answer, graciously spoken to the messenger. Then she gave oi'ders to those of the household who had flocked in, forgetful of the restraints of their position iu their eagerness to hear the news. "Cato. run for the surgeon, and bid Dr. Wales come at full speed, unmindful of other demands upon him. Carson, make ready my own bed tor the wounded officer. Bradford, my son, see that your room and your brother's are prepared in case of need for them. Desire, love, fetch my medicine chest and bring rolls of old linen from the liuen closet. Captnin Lancaster, kindly seek my husband and acquaint him with these sad tidings, unless, perchance, he has already heard them. If your engagements permit of it I shall deem it a favor if you will meet my sou and assist him in easing this painful journey so far as possible for the poor fellows, to whom every motion is doubtless agony." Thus she (poke, ns one having rightfe'
authority. When nil had flown to do In bidding, she hurried to hsr spacious chamber, where Carson, her competent maid, was busily engaged stripping the massive mahogany bedstead of its usual dress and spreading it with sheets of soft, old linen. "That is right. Carson. Coining is more grateful to aching limbs. I must off with this finery. Wo hav- days iitnl nights, perhaps weeks, of hard work before us. The provincials are of our own stubborn English blood, and my heart misgives me that it will not be short work to subdue their determined spirits." Desire, coming in presently with her arms full of linen rolls, found her Aunt Kalome comfortably attired in a petticoat ot dark-bine dura lit, with short gown ot blue and white striped wilton, open nt the throat ami filled in with a suowy kerchief. Her powdered locks were covered by a high, puffed cap of white lawn, and A long, full apron of the same material Was tied about her still shapely waist. Easy fitting shoes of prunella had replaced her satin slippers, and nil the jewels bad disappeared from her capable hands. "I, too, will change my gown for one more suitable," said Desire, glancing down at the dainty, dove-colored silk ami placing her burden on the table. Mistress Salome took her niece in her arms and pressed n warm kiss on her fair cheek. "Heaven bless your kind heart, my lassie, but the sights and sounds of a wounded soldier's room are no titling ones for n maiden's seeing and hearing. io my bidding, sweet child. lo to your own pleasant nook and Imsy yourself until I cull you down. I will send ('arson with your supper. Choose out some' merry tales to read to tb.e I wis when they shall be convalescent." Desire clung trembilng to her aunt. "Please, please. Aunt Salome, let me Stay quite near, if I may not help to nurse them. Don't send me away!' "My sweetheart, 'twould only distress yon!" said Mistress Lehuid, surprised nt her request. "Oh, no, Aunt Salome. I will be so braveso qniet. Let rue just sit outside tits door, until until "
Her voice failed her. Her aunt could
hear her heart's quick throb. She felt the burning blush of the cheek resting against hers. The hand she held was icy cold. By some sure instinct she divined the truth. But she spared the girl tb knowledge that her secret had been m. wittingly revealed. Quite decidedly she unclasped her clinging arms. In the most matter-of-fact way, without appearing to even notice her confusion, she said: "Nay, now, my love, 'tis uot to lie thought of. You would not wish to lie seen loitering idly about a military hospital. That is what onr home must liecome for a time. There Is absolutely nothing you can do for the present but to wait, and waiting is the hardest part of s woman's work ofttimes," she added, sorry for the disappointment Desire could not wholly conceal. "So run away to your room, lassie, and be my own brave girl. Say g prayer for the dear lads who are to be brought here, and for nil others who are suffering. I will come myself nud give yon the surgeon's report in due-time." Desire said no wore. She turned away and slowly climbed the stairs to the large room on the third floor of the mansion, which hud been charmingly fitted up for the use of her sisters and herself during their frequent and prolonged visits to theit uncle's home. Her eyes were brimming with tears, and her lips quivered piteous ly. She sat down in the low. deep window seat and looked off across the blue water in the direction of Lexington. She tried to imagine the commotion and excitement which must hnve occurred there on this eventful day. She recalled gratefully Roger's thonghtfnlness in sending hei such prompt tidings of the safety of her dear ones. Roger was always so thoughtful and considerate of every one. She could not remember the time when she hud not known Roger. Kindness from him was like the sunshine and the pure, sweet air she breathed a matter of course. . But her thoughts did not linger long with the loved ones of her home circle. The newer friend of the pnst winter, the handsome young stranger, who had made her mint's house almost bis home since her coming there, in December, and who had wooed her so quietly, so gently, tlral she had never before suspected it this man whom her father and her mother had never seen, absorbed her whole attention. She felt no shame in thus acknowledging to herself what he bad never spoken in words. She was ns sure of his love fot her as of hers for him. "When I see him. he will understand.' she said, iu all simplicity. "But, oh! when will that bo? Suppose he should die?" This cruel possibility sent her to he knees, chilled with terror to make tin prayer her aunt hud bidden her to say foi all the sorely distressed. Scarcely had she risen when she heard the tramp ol feet on the pavement. From her window she could see nothing of what wus going on directly below her, but sounds came up through the house now and then. Tht roll of chaise wheels told her that the sur geon bud arrived. The doctor's gig soon followed. Ouce a sharp cry reached hoi ears; doors opened and shut; then tor a long time all was still. The sun was just sinking behind the hills marking the western horizon when Carson came in bearing a tray loaded with tempting dainties. "Mistress Lelund bade me stay and pout your chocolate, Mistress Desire," said the kind-hearted English girl, arranging tlx dishes on a small table. "First I wili light the Bre. The evenings are right chilly yet, and the crackling of the sticks will be company for you. "fis n lontsouic
house below. They say the young officer
will be in bed here this many a day. Tht bullet entered his chest and made an ugly wound." Desire listened hungrily, but with sinkng heart, to this scrap of information. She still sat looking out over the dark ening town while Carson drew n chair tc the little table and bade her young ludy partake of the savory meal. The dooi opened and Mistress Salome entered. "Ah, I am in good time, am I not? I'oui me a cup, too, Carson; then go below and wait in the lower hall until I cull. Some thing may be needed from the sick rooms. I will serve Mistress Desire." Desire needed now no second bidding ta "draw np." She' knew from her aunt': face that she brought no serious news, "Well, sweetheart," began the eldei lady, cheerfully, "the worst is nil so quick ly over. The surgeon found right speedily the naughty bullet which had lodged against one of Gilbert's ribs and extracted it with rare skill. I held the lad's bauds during the time, and can hear witness tc his bravery. He lies easy now. and send? you his best love, and the wish that yoti give no further anxious thought to him. but only your sweet sympathy. There, love! 1 have said his exact words." Desire's face grew beautifully rosy with surprise and pleasure at this unexpected message, and her heart thrilled with relic! that his hurt was no greater. "The other Inds, three of them, are more hardly off," continued Mistress Sa lome. "One is young Chester, who ofteu came to ride with Bradford, and whoir you doubtless recollect ns the merry henrt 1 fellow who sang madrigals so sweetly e has lost his left arm. AH three neet' careful iiursing, and I fear me your seclu sinn may be long. Would it not be wel' if I should find safe chance for sending you home'f" All the pretty color left Desise's cheeks "Oh, no, aunt, not yet. I can help you, I am sure. Let me stay and prepare tht bandages and make broths and jellies My mother has taught me to be skillful at such things. Oh, do not send me away!' Mistress Inland interpreted aright thf eager entreaty of the soft, beautiful eyes. She had read its counterpart iu the yearning of the wistful blue eyes, which had looked up nt her from a pillow but a fen minutes previously. "I ciinnot do so immediately, but per plexing questions will arise from thii day's work, lassie, and it may be that I shall need to counsel with your mothci before another moon. We are living it such times as history is made of. It Ini? long been my opinion that our wise nier have not seen clearly the true tendency of events. Their eyes, mayhap, will opee wider now, and sudden changes lie closl beside the pathway of us all. Hut yut are eating nothing, love. It was far frotr my intention to discomfort you by my se riotls words. Only be ready to bear youi share of whatever falls to our common lot and show yourself a true child of our cum moil blood " "I will try, Aunt Salome." "And (lint I know right well, lassie,' replied her aunt, rising and hi.viug hei h::ud on Desire's soft hair; "you are i
true little woman, stronger far than youl sister Delight, although lacking much o her dusliiug energy. Keep your higl ideals. Desire, and follow ever the die tntes of your innocent, steadfast nuttire.' They stood sideby side In silence for i few minutes. The shadowy room wai lighted only by the flickering flames; the; seemed far nway from the customer; things of everyday life. Mistress Snlonn was lost in her own forebodings; the un wonted gravity if her demeanor impress ed Desire until she, too, shared in the dnrl though . . . '. .' ' " . ' day biem.;-'' - ,T I - -'i IT. - ,
IKOKY OF TIISTOKY.
SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS FACING TOWARD PROTECTION They A -e I'trccI to forget the Krce Trude Follies of the 1'ust und to Avnfi riietnscl vi-h of the Policy that linage 1'roapcrlty. 'Between prosperity a id tradition the clioi.-e should be prosperity." Such Is the c dsing setiti'liee of nil article of excepth nal iuterest which lately apptin(l i) tile New Orlenn Stales." a Democratic newspaper, over the SifaiUttire " . H. R." It is a conclusion, full of force and strength. Well indeed it would U( for the Smith if II had Ions ago ch sett for Its motto, "rrosperity rather ban tradition." The tenor of the nrtlcle printed by the "Stales" is I'rolect iinist. Obviously written by a Democrat nud a former free-trader. Its iirguilie it Is all the more effective In favor of the support of protection by the people of the Southeru Stales. He says: If the South forces the tariff issue to the front again it will be detrimental to the best interests of this sei tiou. It is an inexorable fact that the South uow needs n protective tariff more thau any sec ion of the Vnioii. With cotton and its other agricultural staples at present prices there is no apparent possibility in this s Ttion of rivaling the North iu the accumulation of Wealth as long us the chief b-al interest is agrieulture. The South is naturally the best manufacturing region o: the country. It has the ores, the coal, tht timber and the intelligent popnltitiou t; compete iu industrial enterprises with any portion of the world, ami its future prosperity depends more upon the number of factories that are built here than tin quantity of cotton which can be raised to the acre. The !-outh for years has borne what was to ' his set-lion no doubt a burden in the foru of a protective tariff, and at this hour when its industrial development has just begun it would indeed be superlative folly to :iist aside what in the future will not be a loud, but n fostering inlltioncc in the development of its rest urccs. What the tariff has done in the past for the Nor h it is calculated to do in the future for the South. The in 'ant industries of the resent are located below the Ma sou and Dixon line, and il is a question if a lar;e percentage of N 'rihern manufacturers would Hot soon be belter off
with frt e trade and unrestricted KuroiH-au competition than with protection by tariff and the South doing as liuu-li industrially as its resources warrant. Then follows u stirring appeal to the Democrats of the Sutitle.-rii States to follow S.-iintiel J. Rnntl.-tll's advice ami "get together." But It is to be a new sort ol getting together, instead of maintaining: an unbroken front for free trade, as they have done for nearly tliree-tjuarters of :i century, they ait; uow urged to "get together" on tile tariff iittestfoii and concentrate their strength for the continuation of the protective policy. IVrhnps tho oddest feature of this rallying call is the reason ei.ts! In support of the plea for prompt action namely, the possibility that t ie flourishing industries of the North may, in a few years time, decide tc abandon protection rather than see its aid extended to the establishment i f powerful competing industries In the South. It is the dread of such mi evtuluality that impels the writer in the Stales to say to his fellow Democrats: The Alcpubliean party is not so wedded to the ;rotective tariff theory that it will seek tt perpetuate the Dingley or any other variety of the article a day longer than it serves the mercantile interests of the Suites it controls. It would be the irony of fate, indeed, if tariff for revenue only, oi free trade, became a uutionu! policy at :he hour when it would blight the infant industries of the South like a Dakota lii.znnl. Whatever the Irony of fate may hnve In stole for Southern Democrats In the fur future. It is the irony of history to find so queer a turn as this In the meandering ways of polities to find the party which followed Calhoun's lead Into the rauks of free trade chiefly because protection was building uji New Knglaad and the Kastern State's Into great manufacturing commonwealths whose potency in national affairs menaced the Smith's supremacy, now coqtemphitlng a swift rlglir-sibout face to protet Hon lest that policy should be abandoned by the North through fear or jeu iousy of a great industrial rivalry from he mills and factories which the South shall build up by the aid of protection. Polities has furnished few developments more unique thau this. Iu any ci.se. however, it Is to be construed as a cieerlng indication of the dawn of better things in the South. That portion of our common country will prosper mightily when its people shall once for nil turn their backs upon a past full of mistakes and stand with their faces toward n future full of promise. As "Itftweeu prosiierlty and tradition the choice should be prosperity." Undoubtedly. American Economist.
The Significance of I'effcr. Aniotur the various recent signs of the btvuk-iip of the 1'opuli.st party tht! returtt of ex-Senator I'effcr to the Republican party is significant iu Its evidence that the original sincere Fanners' Alliance element is recognizing that the cause of the troubles from wlilcl It sought relief iu political action was lot iu politics at all. This, as proof of conviction of error among misguide! Populists, is 1'iore important than the defeat of misguiding Populists like 'A. V. Alien, Jerry Simpson ami ,1. Hamilton Lewis, or even the admission cf that defeat by practical professlona. 1'opullsts like Seuutor Harris, Peffe -'s successor. The man whoso "whiskers" were for six years as much the Mgu and symbol of a uiilitaut party as were the horse lulls of the Janissaries, represented Populism both at. its worst, or at least wildest, and best. In his day, the day of th defeat of IngnlU, the day of the Ocali. platform and the pumpkin subtreiisaries the day, too. of the remarkable strength displayed Iu the election of 18112, even under the lend of such a man as Weaver the party was most revolutionary, but also most sincere, In Its a ins. It really thought that some legislation could be found which Would make crops permanently dear and money normally cheap, und It set out honestly to find It. Meantime, those of it. members who practiced frugality mid cultivated patience have found, not the iiiilleuiiial heights which they sougiit though they have been nearer to tliciu than any oilier farmers oil earth- but the steady level of welfare which must uttetitl every land, such as our Igrletillural West where the soil Is rich and cheap and the people hardworking. Intelligent ami free. This sort of Populist came out tf the Republican parry, and thousands or him have been ret inning, as the elections lo Ctmgross of lust year showed.- New York Press.
j that mortgage question which Mr, i, Brytin never fulled to turn to bis ad
vantage In his speeches iu 18!l(i, by tell
ing farmers that they were being ground to death by the "money power" of Wall Kirect. mid by waning them
that unless the country should g"t fid
of the gold standard ami adopt a 4.V cent dollar, tiiev would fall Into hope less bondage. The fanners of Xe
j braska believed Mr. Bryan, at least, a
majority of them did, und gave him the electoral vote of that Stale, and the
farmers of Kansas did likewise. With j the rest of Hi,, couutry, the farmers of j Nebraska now know thru the ruin ami ' perpetual bondage never came. In- ', stead, Nebraska Is one of the States
i which, to the amazement of the I'opu- ; lists, has been having a season of unj usual prosperity. That such is the case the following table, giving the ! aggregate u mounts of the mortgages liled and released each year ill Nebraska front INK! to INKS, both ltutlud- ' ed, shows: I Filed. Released.
! imc $;s,847,ti:i3 i,!ia,ats7 i 1"3 :!4.lll.;S18 ac.,17S,T45 ; li'-l ;il,t;iK)0.")4 '.iiUMS.O'J"
2r,7.-:i.:id4 l!'',iiIS,!)17
1-V.Ml lu.l7l.iaM! lK.2i:US2
1!I7 l.",!EM),7'-!l 22.215,711 isi'S 2i,;ioa,sr.5 27.4iw,o70
The foregoing figures embrace farm mortgages only. The iiuuual amouut of farm mortgages liled exceeded the a mount relensetl by more than g2;i,(XlO,tKSt during tb,. years 1M12, 18U3, 181M nud 18115. During 18!Mi the tide turned so that during the throe years ending with 185)8, $ll.iHKi,tiini more of mortgages were paid off thau were liled. The same report shows (hat there la much more money in the bunks uow thau ever before, and that those borrowing money on farm mortgages get It at a much lower rate of interest. Of all the men in the country who have been benefited by the defeat of Mr. Bryau In lstiti, the farmers as a whole have had the largest share. The voters in the newer West, and. Indeed, in the West generally, gave Mr. Bryan and lii-lo 1 the most cordial support, because many of them were deceived by his fallacies. The ileetious of 1)8 showed a reaction iu the agricultura.' portions of the i-tuintry against the sll verism of Bryau. SupiKise Mr. Bryai iloes uot take note of the Improved con tlltlon til' the farmers of Nebraska and other Slates ami comes to them with bis argument of INKS what will they say? -Indianapolis Journal. i American Trade Kxp-inslon. Kvcrywlieit- Atnerban mechanical genius and American workmen compote and win. .New York Ivveulug Journal. American genius, iu the form of agricultural Implements, ti litis favor even tm the estates of Kugjishuicu.- Baltimore Auiericau. "American locomotive get off the track!" is the warning that resounds through the manufacturing centers of Kuglaud. Detroit Free Press. Our present trade expansion is but a prelude to the vast proportions which the American exiwt trade will assume a few years hence. Philadelphia Record. Now that London has taken to ordering its locomotives here, it appears to be time for chappies to stop ordering their trousers iu London. Baltimore Herald. Kvery European market has been invaded by the United States utid Ureut Britain's trade has suffered In consequence. It Is not difficult to supply an explanation. A better article at a lower tigiuv has boon furnished to consumers by American manufacturers. The English make malty articles by hand, which we uinke by machinery. They have thus fallen behind American manufacturers In troth competition because of inferlur skill uud higher cost of production. St. Iiuls Republic.
In Colonel tlryim'a State, Ti e report of the Labor Bureau of Nebraska, which has recently been issued by nn ofllclal of Colonel Bryan's
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Agricultural Resources of Alaska, The Experiment Stntlou Record, Issued by the National Agricultural Department, contains some Interesting statements as to the agricultural capacity of Alaska, gleuued from the reports t'rpui the new station at Sitka. Oats aud barley not ouly make au excellent growth but will mature In the southeastern sections. Plax grows well and "suggests a possible Industry for the natives." Several kinds of clover grow with remarkable vigor. Among the vegetables asparagus, beets, carrots, cress, kale, kohl-rabl, lettuce,
onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, rad
ishes, rutabagas, rhubarb, salsiry, turnliis aud Windsor beans nil did well on
oh) ground and showed that the climate and soli arc favorable to their growth;
Cabbage and cauliflower did not turn out well. The reports are so encouraging that Congress has Increased Its appropriation for the ensuing year a wise step, for if the mineral wealth of the territory is to be developed sufficient agriculture should also be devel
oped to furnish at least u part of the
food products for the increasing populutiou. The Difference. People are never aware of their own
peculiarities of dialect. The cockney
can never understand what people nieau iu saying tlat he drops his h's, nntl the New England woman will uot
believe that she pronounces Hannah
"Haunur' and Ksthor "Ksma. ino Scotchman, being naturally nn opluioiialod person. Is quite sure that he is faultless of accent, although no one Is more richly endowed with It. It is related of a Scottish literary mau who lately visited in this country that he was taken to task one day by
his own daughter for the broadness of
his utterance in pronouncing the word "difference."' "How do I pronounce it?" he asked. "You say 'duffcreuce,' " she an
swered.
"And what do you say?" " Difference,' " she reJol!i"d. Looking at his daughter a moment
and getting her to repeat the word, he said:
'Well. now. will you be so kind as to
tell me the duffercuce betweeu duffer-
cuce nud duflVrenee?"
Thoir t'leleeenee. Certain politicians of the nobler class there tire many of them have the soul of an honorable but shrewd merchant, who sells in the dearest aud buys iu the cheapest market. He wishes to get his money's worth for his
money, but lie uiw.iys gnus iiui auu Just measure. There are also politicians, and they are not few, either, who may say with the Scotch trailer on his death bed: "Oor faliuly were aye mltldliu' honest ; we neither liked to chate nor to bo chated, but o' tho twa, reyther Jo chate." lu the high schools of Sweden boys and girls are educated In the suuie classes. Nearly all the telegraph, telephone and postofltces tire In the hands of women. Lately they have Invaded even the steamship service. Don't think n ninn appreciates a cy-
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fjncqualril for Ho Purpote. As a covering lor walls autl ceilings, there is nothing equal to Ahtbastine, the celebrated product of the Ahtlmstine Company of Grand Rapids, Mich. It Js eminently healthful and economical. Being porous, it permits ventilation, in which it is superior to wall papers, which, besides, are often tainted with poison. This makes Alalia yie unequal for use in sleepiug rooms. Too lunch thought cannot lie given to the condition of the apartments In which we sleep, and they. should be freed as much as possible from the germs of disease ami death. By coating the walls and ceilings of these moms with the pure -A la bast I tie. this danger Is obviated. Thefe Is nothing more pure ami cleanly than t ils wall coating, the base of which Is a natural rock product that sets on the wall nud hardens with age. Alahnstiuc does not rub or scale oil' aud requires no scraping before retiming. There Is absolutely no comlui' son between tit: beautiful und durable Alahastiiio and the dirty kalKoiiiities and other disease-engendering appliances of which the world Is now weary. It is tin? ouly preparation which can be properly applied by the householder himself. It is ouly necessary to mix it with cold water. It is then ready for use, and a child can brush it on. Ahtbastine Is for sale by paint dealers, who, when requested, will give inquirers a card or tints, funning from white to twcl'M- other beautiful colors. Or this may be had, with a free copy of their paper, "The Abibastlne Era," by writing to the company. Purchasers should refuse any offers of "something just as good" us Alabastiue. By insisting on having Alabastiue in packages and properly labeled, they will get sat 1st ac lory resu''a and beautiful walls.
A POLITE CLERK.
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An Unjuitilied uspicion. Mrs. HHmbers My husband was awfully augry yesterday. Our girl got hold of his razor and tried to rip some carpets with It. She took the edge off terribly. Mrs. Maundslcy Does your husband shave himself? Mrs. Hllmbers Oh, yes, every morning. Mrs. Maundslcy I'm awfully glad lo know It, Some of the neighbors hnve suspected that you were responsible for the horrible condillon of his face, and 1 have even been advised not to associate with you -jn accouut of It. Now I shall be ahl. to explalu that your tlugeriiails are tu t at fault.
Hull's Cxtnrrh Curo Is taken Internally. Price 75 ceuts
"Weighlnn; In" hew Mayor. The curious add ancient custom ol "wclgutnv In" a mayor aud corporation survives at High Wycombe, In England, and was this year again observed In connection with tho election of the chief magistrate. The mayor having been chosen and elected, tho whole company of aldermen, councillors, officials and otheri repaired to the vestibule of the town ball, where the head constable, who was In charge of a weighing machine, carefully recorded the weight of each person.
Supreme Court Fnataina the FootEase Trade Mark. Justice I.itituhlln, Iu Supreme Court. Bnf(al, has ordered t fu'ruuiueut Injunction, nitn costs, and a full accounting of sales, to Issue n triil n si Paul B. Hudson, the manufacturer of the foot yuwder called "Dr. t 'la ik s Foot i'utvder," and also against a retail dealer 'if Brjoklyn, reairaliihig- tbeui from making or tolling ltr. t'lnrk's Foot t'owtlcr. tvtucli Is tl.cliiretl. In tui? dedMlou of tlio Court, an Imitation ttutt Infringement of "Kooi Ease." the powder to shake Into your shoes for tired, iielilng feet, now so largely advertised and sold all over the country. Allen S. iiluisted, of Lelloy, N. Y., U the owner of tuc trade-mark "Fout-Kase," and lie Is the first Individual who ever advertised a foot powder extensively over tlie country. He will send a Humph- Free to say tme who writt:- lilm for It. The tleetslon In ibis case upholds ltls trade-mark und renders all parties liable who fraudulently attempt to protlt by the extensive "FootKase" advertising, in ft-iclng upou the market a spurious hu". similar appearing preparation, labeled aud put up lu envelopes and boxes like Foot-Kuse. Similar suits will be brought against others wbo are now Infringing on the Foot-lJuse trade-mark and common Ian- rights.
It Is a curious fact that the rifles with
which the Indian border tribes carry on their periodical wars against the
British are manufactured in England
A Study in Mechanics. The Deering Ideal Mower, made in Chicago, affords au interesting study in
advanced machines, uud is us prefect a
mat lime as brain, brawn and money can build. It is furnished throughout with Dei-ring Holler and Ball Bearings. The "Ideal" has a very wide truck ami high wheels, insuring treat stability aud am
ple tractiou. its gears are light, strong and reliable. Iu this machine the amount of lost motion is so slight that the instant
oue uf the mower wheels starts tt communicates power to the crank shaft and knife, thus making It possible to start iu
heavy grass without backing. The knife may be removed in fifteen seconds, simply by raising a latch. It is the only mower on the market equipped with Bull
Bearings of the bicycle pattera.
If It wasn't for enthusiasm but little would ever bo accomplished.
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Kxcursinn to Buffalo via the Nickel Plate lioatl account annual meeting of above order Juno 14th ami 15th. Tickets on sale June 12th and lUtli at one fare for the round trip. Your choice of Three Fast Kxpress Trains Daily. Palace Sleeping Cars, Superb Diuing Car Service and Kicgant Equipment. Ask Agents Nickel Plate Koad for particulars.
No picture Is hung on the walls of the Louvre, In Par.s, uutll the artist has been dead ten years.
Ask Your Friends About It. Your distressing cough cau be cured. We know it because Kemp's Balsam within the past few years has cured so many coughs und colds in this community. Its remarkable sale has been won entirely by its genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used it what he thinks of Iveiup's Balsam. There is no medicine so pure, none so effective. Large bottles 25c and otic Sample bottle free.
In business three things are necessary, kuowledge, temper and time. I'Yltham. Eagle Linen Letter Paper and Envelopes aro the projHir thing. Tell your printer to use this brand on jour next order.
Nutlonut Htlucatioiinl Association Convention Meets at San Francisco, Cal July 11th to 1 Hit. (it) via the Nickel Plate Itoad. A Peerless Trio of Fast Kxpress Trains Daily, rncvccllod dining ear service. Kates low. Ask Agents.
I-'IUCK. Kindly inform your readers that for tha next KO tiuvs we will send a sample box ol our wonderful 5 DliOf'.s Salve free, which never fails to euro Piles, Kczema, anil all ssy skin diseases; it I so old tunning nflffltn alul ehronio lores. It is a "v'f T siecilleforI'iles, ami the only iJ one in existence which giv8 In- staid relief and cures within a '"""few davs. Its elfeol is wonderful when applied to Burns, .Scalds, Sunburn, liolls, Abaces-es, Scro ulous Affections. Scalp Humors, '''itiflng Paris and Kaw .surface, v. ;; . -day '., . fn . e-. ! .. : '!! to the . .. ., I: - v.nr.it t'l ve ! .. in, ail; iflj)t !t) Iv ' ,-lt" '-t. .!, ' ii.e-s i. i"
John Wanamakcr Has That Keystation in Philadelphia. There Is one story which a certain employe in the gre.it Wnnarnaker establishment Is ueviT tired of telling about the head of this establishment, says the PhllndcIpMa Saturday Evening Post. As many are aware, the Hon. John Wauamnker Is very proud of his big store, anil Is frequently seen walking along its aisles, stopping to gaze at this, that or the other exhibit with apparently as much interest as any outsider. Karcly, however, does he ct-me down from his luxurious offices on the second floor without wearing his lint, thus appearing to the few who do not know him as merely nn ou-looker. Oue exceedingly warm day he stood at the foot of the stairs which led to the transept with his hat in his band, allowing what few zephyrs there were aliotit to fau his brow. A flurried shopper, bewildered by the many divergiug aisles and avenues, spied the hatless man, and feeling sure that he was a floorwalker or at least an employe of the house, she rushed up to him and asked: "Won't you please tell me where I can find cotton batting?" "Certainly, madam," came the suave answer, and with the genial manner whleh is one of Lis greatest charms Mr. Waiiamnker led the relieved shopper to the proper counter. "Show this latly some cotton batting, aud see if you can't find her a fan." "Thank you -thank you so much; you ant the most polite clerk I have met In a long time. I only wish John Wnnarnaker knew about you. Be certain I'll tell him if I ever get the chance." It was now Mr. Wanainaker's turn to thank her. and It was some time before the clerk at the counter recovered from his astouhihment enough to tell the woman the name of the supposed floorwalker.
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For Infanta and Children. The Kin. You Have Always Boogkt
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A House Made of Paper. A large paer house with sixteen rooms bos been erected by a Russian uiMih 1.1s country estate at Snvinowka, Podolia. The house was constructed in New York by an American engineer. Its at'fhitect declares that It will last longer than a stone building. To make the triumph of paper still more emphatic, the proprietor has resolved that the whole of the furniture shall Ix made of the same material.
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Try Allen's Ftxt-Kas s A powder to be shaken into the sbo". At this season your feet fee! swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired cn-sily. If yon have smarting feet or tipht shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures ingrowing nails, swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves corns and banions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-dsy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stares for 25c. Tria'. package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leltoy, N. Y.
Victoria Getting Young. In view of the Queen's approaching visit to the continent, Englishmen are especially interested ;n her h-alt ). It is announced that her hearing has grown acute and her eyesight keener. Youthful faculties in old age depend upon the health. Hosteller's Stomach Bitters; cures indigestion, constipation, biliousness, nervousness, us well us malaria, fever and ague.
Those Abtnrd Names. "What ridiculous names they have over there iu the Philippines," said the man who had just walked up to the counter and been assured by the clerk that he could have the best room In the hotel. "There's Caluuipit, for Instance. That name would make a horse laugh. Who ever heard of anything so absurd ns to give a lo'trn such a postmark as that?" Then be took the pen that the clerk had been holding out toward htm and wrote upon the" register: "J. Crawford, Woonsoeket, R. I."
A Mexican In Cona-r--a. Pedro Pcren, who will be a delegata m the next Cougress from New Mexico, is of pure Spanish blood and ancient lineage, tracing bis ancestors back for 250 years. He is a Republican, always a diligent parly worker and a man of affairs, being tmcTc'ttUHl IB' mining and stock-raising and president of the First National Bank of Santa Fe.
Nickel Plate Koad Excursion to California Account of National Educational Association Convention at San Francisco, CaL Tickets on sale June iih to July 7th. One faro, plus two dollars, for the round trip. Ask Agents of the Nickel Plate Koad for particulars.
During the present century seven instances have been recorded in the British Isles lu which the bride has married the best man by mist.ik. Piso's Curs for Consumption has been a godsend to me. Wm. B. McClellaa, Chester, Pis., Sept. 17, 1S95.
London's Blind. In London there is one blind person to every thousand of the population.
All of Them. The epidemic of Dumas popular work dramatized had struck the town and no less than three companies were producing It "Have you seen the Three Musketeers'?" asked one citizen of another. "Oh, yes," was the reply, "I've seen all nine of them!" Yonkers Statesman.
One Dollar Sunday (rutins:. Commencing Sunday, May 28, and until further advised, parties of five, or "more traveling together on one arty ticket going and returning same day, may travel on any train of the Nickel Plate Road to aud from any station west of Wallace Junction, Pa., uot more than one hundred miles from starting point, for one dollar for each person. Whore single fare is one dollar or less, individual tickets will be sold going and returning same day at one fare Cor tbe round trip. Confer with Ticket Agents oC the Nickel Plate Road for further particulars.
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WANTED. Caaeof bad health thatR-rfA-irsjwfli not tx-tient. Send 5 cents to Rtnaua Chemical Oft. Kaw York, tor ujHmpleiud Law tcatlaionlaK
HAGGARD FACES IN WOMEN
MANY young women are completely prostrated for a week out bfevery month by menstrual sufferings. The terrors of menstruation overshadow tbeir whoie lives. How needless this is in most cases is shown by the
thousands of grateiul letters constantly coming to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., from women she has helped. Miss Joie Saul, Dover, Mich., writes as follows to Mrs. Pinkham : "I suffered untold agony every month and could get no relief until I tried your medicine ; your letter of ad
vice and a few bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham "s Vegetable Compound have made me the happiest woman alive. I shall bless you as long as I live."
Miss Rosa Helden, 136 W. Cleveland Ave., Cantos, O.,
writes: "Dear Mrs. Pinkham
Four years ago I had almost
given ttp hope of ever be
ing well again. I was
afflicted with those
dreadful headache spells
which would sometimes
last three or four days.
Also had backache, bear
ing-down pains, leucor-
rhcea, dizziness, and terri
ble pains at monthly periods
confining me to my bed. After reading so many testimonials for your medicine, I concluded to try it I began
to pick up after taking the first bottle, and have
continued to gain rapidly, and now feel like a different woman.
I can recommend Lydia
Pinkham s Vegetable
Compound in highest terms
to all sick women."
Pain leaves its mark. Faces become pale and thin. Features grow sharp and haggard. The stamp of suffering is unmistakable. Write to Mrs. Pinkham for aid. Her experience is the wiriest in t ' u- iidvice, is free.
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The man who ovens m Deering machine annua that he hae full
value lor his money kumn It brcan the Deering anarauty oes
with every machine sold by ln
Deering Machines are as strong an the Deerine claim, and
that claim, in substance, is that Deering- Grain and Crass Harvesting Machines will outclass all others in practical field performance at harvest time that they will "clean up the crop" better than any other that they are by all odds ol lighter dratt than any other- and that either in the field or on the road they are mure conveniently handled thau any other.
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Thsft are strong claim. ht romminr th Deering Ilar-vealer Company is bhmd them.
DEERING HARVESTER CO,,
Chicago.
PENSlON.YOTS.V"i 8iwpejMrfully Prosecutes Claims. PrlpqiiHhl Bxaimtafr U.S. laalaB Stiraaa, jrlAo'.TUw "-i-i'-r"-t--i1ir-.-1Jj, itatu.
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