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"Grand! Why, Kenneth, you are chafflng me!" He only laughe 1, and, calling a cab, they drove away through dull streets, as yet scarcely astir, to the modest mansion of a Free Kirk minister, who was already in his study, and came forth to welc une the stranger lassie with kindly warmth; then his wife appeared, as neat and well appointed in her cotton morning-dress as if

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“Wait till you are up at the hoose. I think you’ll say it is better than Westbourne Villas." They soon reached the "hoose,” which was turned in acontradictory manner with its face to the hill, and built of melancholy, half mourning gray-stone. At the door stood a respectable gray-haired “dour” looking woman—the cook and general servant—atui behind, the “bit lassie" wno helped tier. "This is my niec •, Miss Craig,” said Uncle Sandy to tne "dour” looking woman; "ye’ll just do a’ she tells ye.” “She'll likely not know onr ways, and she frae the south,” she returned, sulkily. “Then you must teach me,” said Mona, smiling so pleasantly on her that her face

relaxed.

"Folk learn quick If they are so minded,” she said, less harshly. Then Uncle Sandy led Mona through thy museum, the dining-room, the drawingroom, the library. "You see It’s no a poor hoose,” he said, with satisfaction. "Non. come awn’ to

Mr. Craig took his umbrella, and with a muttered complaint that his “puir back was awfu' bad the day,” hobbled off with the accompanying knock knock of his supports on the floor, to worry the gardener. The delight of Kenneth when lie heard of the success which had attained Motui’s sudden Inspiration suggesting the invnu-

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Ills manners, when he chose, were at live, though Mona fancied she could ceive the baser metal of selfishness m lying the silver-plating of his effective

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With all his radicalism, Uncle s was deeply gratified by the readina this fine gentleman to cultivate /hit guatntance He waa rem

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and a sweet; smile flickering on her lips. The first tiling Monn noticed was the golden-red tinge in her s ift, abundant hair. “If mine is half as pretty, 1 am content,” she thought a-s she offered tier hand, and

said kindly—

"I am very pleased to meet you.” The words—the tone in which they were said—made Mary look up, and then the smile shone out in her honest, light blue I ej'es; these, ami a red-lipped month rarely quite closed over very white teeth, redeemed her face from plainness. Her, | plexion, though clear and good, was much freckled, and the cheek bones were somewhat high; still Mary Black was undoubtedly a “bonnie lassie,” and pleasant to look at, as Kenneth evidently thought, as his face beamed when h: t eyes fell upon

her.

"You’ll l>e awful tired after so many hours in the train; here, Mary, take Miss Craig to the spare room. You’ll may be like to wash your hands and brush your hair a bit before you eat your breakfast?” "Thank you. I feel 1 need ablution sore-

ly.”

"I am so very pleased to see you,” said Mona* when she and Mary had entered the sacred precincts of the spare room. • And so am 1 to meet you; Kenneth told me what a good friend you have been to him; but you are not bit like what I expected to see.” "I suppose not; people never are like what Is expected.” “I will leave you now; ring when you are ready, and I will show you the way to the breakfast-room.” At the t.tble were gathered the mlsister’s younger bairns; a big-boned lad of fourteen; a slight, thoughtful Iwiy nf nine or ten—both silently intent on finishing their morning meal, to be off in good time for school—and a chubby girl of six, evidently the pet of the family. The long, devout grace, the bowls of porridge and cups of milk, the voices, the dialect, all seemed to Mona like a chapter out of a Scotch novel, yet it took her fancy. The host appeared to be acquainted with Mr. Craig, and spoke of him with a touch of dry humor here and there whichshowed he was fully alive to the peculiarities of his character. Mr. Robertson—a pleasant, well-read man, quite abreast of the modern thought movement—seemed pleased to converse with his young English guest. As soon as he had bestowed the final blessing, the minister bade Mima farewell as he was going out. Then Mary assisted Mrs Robertson to clear away the breakfast things, and the latter said— "You three young folk will have a good deal to say to one another, so you can have it out here, while I am busy above and below. so soon as 1 have sent Jamie off to school.” "1 should think we hml a good deal to say to each other,” said Kenneth, as soon as they were alone. "Mary knows that the only bit of comfort I ever hail in yon big dreary town was when I could walk and talk with you, Mona, and that kind .1 Mine. Debrlsay! Isn’t it curious, u 1 used to b'- with you in L mdon. 1 f ught I saw such a likeness between you and Mary, and now you are together, It has just vanished away?” “Like Miss Craig?” cried Mary, blushing and laughing. "Eh, Kenneth, but your eyes must have been all wrong!" Then a very confidential conversation ensued, and Mona promised to help the lovers in all ways. Indeed, her heart went out very warmly to the gentle, simple Highland lassie, ami she privately congratulated Kenneth on Ids choice. Having been taken to see the cathedral and some public buildings, she was given luncheon and hurried away to the station, • ****«»* A splendid sunset was glorifying moor and mountain, the loch, and a distant glimpse of blue sea, when the travelers reached Kirktoun, where a very rusty old one-horse plueton, driven by Uncle Sandy himself, awaited them. "Well, my dearie, the sight of you is good for sair een!” he cried with unusual warmth, reaching down a hand to assist his niece to the sent beside him; adding in the same breath, “and I am right glad you have seen the error of your ways. I am always ready to forgive, when Iseeonyone in their right mind.” "I am very glad to see you, uncle. What delightful air! It is like new- life to breathe

It.”

"Ay, it is just that! You'll grow strong and weel. Hoo’s a’wi’ye, Kenneth? Did you see Mr. Macray, and get the papers? Eh, we cauna carry the two big boxes. Can ye do without them till to-morrow, Mona, and I’ll send the cart for them?” "Yes, uncle. 1 have my hand portmanteau, which is quite enough.” The old cart-horse that with bent head and patient toil dragged the vehicle up the long ascent, evidently tfliderstood his task too well to heed Uncle Sandy’s "gee-ups” and occasional applications of the wtiip. When they camn to a gentle decline or a few level yai\. he broke Into a slow, heavy trot—his great feet beating the road like sledge-hammers; then at the very first upward tendency he deliberately checked his pace to a steady walk, from which nothing could move him. Yet Mona enjoyed the drive immensely. The beautiful «lid scenery; the soft, delicious, honeysweet breeze, that from time to time touched her cheek like a caress; the restful silence, and perhaps, more than all, the unusually happy expression of Uncle Sandy’s puckered face, gave her profound pleasure. At length, after following a low moss and grass-grown wall for some way, they turned into a narrow road, at the divergence of which a wooden gate, with one broken hinge, lay helplessly open. “Xoo,” said Mr. Craig, with all the pride of proprietorship, ‘you are in the parks of Craigdarroch." “What a delightful country! What a pretty place!”

to a pretty airy clia iber. the windows of which looked over the garden, with a side glimpse of the loch. "My room is next you. I thought if I were sick, or bad with the rheumatics, it woul 1 lie well to have you nigh hand me. 1 have had a hell put there, ye see, just over the head of your lied. I can reach the rope frae tniue, and wake ye ony time want ye." "A deli hi ful arrangement," said Mona, laughing. "It is a charming room, and when 1 unpack 1 shall make it look quits pretty. The house lias evidently been arranged by men, uncle; it seems awfully

bare.”

"Aweel, women have their uses. If I had been able to marry the lassie 1 loved, I would be a different mon this day.” Mona soon found that life at Craigdarroch, in spite of the beauty that surrounded her, was not a bed "f roses. Mr. Craig viewed housekeeping expenses through the small end of his mental telescope, and tried to keep them down to impossible limits; while at the bottom of his manly heart he feared Pliemie, the cook, far too much to do more than grumble indefinitely. "She is a wastefu’ deil,” be whispered to his niece, the second day of her sojourn nt Craigdarroch, when he was solemnly handing her the keys, and instructing her in the duties of her new position. "You can look after her better than I can. She just drinks pounds o’ tea; twa ounces ought tv do her and the girli ‘ for a week, and then the flesher’s bill is just fearfu’. They twa want good meat meals every day.” "But, uncle, they must have meat every day—no one would serve you without it.” “Well, It’s just a bad new fashion. Scotchmen grow to be what they are on good oat-meal.” "I shall do my best, uncle, but I am not economical. I warn you. I know what it cost Madame Debrisay and myself toexist, and it will be a sort of guide. May 1 look at your books?” “Books! I never keepit any. I just know the siller slips away ower fast.” “No wonder you ttiink so, if you keep no accounts. 1 will not undertake impossibilities, but if I do not give satisfaction, you must turn mo away. Craig of Craigdarroch oughtXo live like a gentleman.” “Eh, but that’s weel said!” cried Uncle Sandy, with sudden enthusiasm, which showed Mona she had hit the right nail on the head. “Weel, do your best, dearie; hut you mauna ruin me.” “I will not try, uncle.” So Mona took up her cross with courage and found, as is often the case, that difficulties vanish at the touch of a bold

hand.

*«««*»#» A week of this new life passed rapidly. Mona found her hands full; nor was ttie work ^unpleasant. Her nature was essen tially feminine. She loved order and delicate nicety in her home, thought no trouble too much to secure it. Fortunately she succeeded in winning the allegiance of the cook, who, having anticipated that the stinginess of her master would be intensified by the minute inspection of a mistress was relieved to find a greatly increased degree of justice and liberality in the domestic government. The furniture, too, vexed her soul. It was excellent as regarded quality, but frightful in form and color. With much persuasion slip induced Uncle Sandy to permit of her or lering pretty colored muslin curtains, a few cheap Oriental rugs, and some small cl (interns, the choice of which Mona confided to Mary Black. These, with sundry baskets and pots of (lowers disposed about the drawing-room, so transformed it that Uncle Sandyscarcely recognized the once stiff and dreary chamber. "You’re a clever lassie,” he cried. “You have made the place look grand at no great outlay. Xoo, I’m hoping you’ll no ask tnnir siller for a long time." “\Ve shall want some additions to our furniture and decorations, uncle, before winter,” returned Mona, who had learned from experience that the less Uncle Sandy was asked for, the less he was inclined to give. "But I will tell you about them in good time. Now that you are going to reside here, you must have your house nice. I think you ought to be obliged to Miss Black for the trouble she has taken.” "Weel, and who says I am not? She and tier people are Kenneth’s friends, hey?” “They are. They were so kind and hospitable to tne when I arrived, weary and way-worn, in Glasgow, that I should like immensely to ask her to spend a few days here on her way home, if you would per mi*, me. She is a nice girl. I am sure you would like her." “On! ay, you may ask her as much as you like. Can she sing a Scotch song?” "I have no doubt she can. Then I may write to Miss Black?” "Ay, she’ll toll a' the folk, in Glencorrie what .i grand place Kenneth is in.” "Y’es; ui course she will.

"Eh, hut he's Just behind me/” cried girl.

pleasure from the time lie heard of it. His gratitude to his benefactress was unbounded. He was indefatigable in his efforts to oblige everyone. At length the happy day arrived when he was to go into Kirktoun to meet the expocied visitor, who was to reach that station at half post one. Mona had made all due preparation for the gm- *, and sat down to read the Times to Urn le Sandy in the drawing-room. They bad not long been thus employed when ; e sound of wheels upon the gravel attracted their attention. “It canna be Kenneth, yet." said Uncle Sandy, glancing at the cluck. "No, he has hardly reached Kirktoun yet,” returned Mona. "There is a gentleman who wants to speak wi’ you,” said the littl ■ help, coming Into the mom in the neat cap Mona insisted on her wearing. “Aweel. put him In the museum,” replied her master. "Eh, but he’s just behind me!” cried the girl, stepping back, whereupon a gentleman In shooting dress walked in, a distin-gulshed-lookins man, with an imbrowned face, ratherlight eyes,andtliick mustache. "Y’uti will, I hop- 1 , ex.'us -—” he was beginning in the clear, haughty voice Mona remembered so well, when hi.s eyes met hers, and he stopped, growing suddenly silent with surp ise. Mona 1 lid aside her'paper, and rising, advanced quietly, saying, as she did si - "How do you do, Captain Lisle?” "Miss Joscelyn! Tiiis is quite an unexpected pleasure’” he exclaimed, taking the liuncl she offered, and evidently more moved than she was. “Hoo’s this? Do you know Sir St. John Lisle?” cried Mr. Craig. “I used to know Captain Lisle,” returned Mona, smiling, and looked steadily at him. "1 had the pleasure of meeting Miss Joseelyn in Loudon some years ago.” “Tliere’s no Miss Joscelyn here,” interrupted Uncle Sandy, impatiently. "This is my niece—my puir brother’s daughter— Miss Craig.” "Oh, indeed! forgive the mistake.” He paused, and for a few short seconds seemed less self-possessed than Mona could have imagined possible. "i suppose,” he resumed, In his natural tone and manner, "yon are spending the autumn in this beautiful spot. Really. Mr. Craig, ytVi have a superb view—the finest 1 have yet seen since I cams up here,” ami he advanced to the window, his eyes glancing quickly from the view he praised to Mona’s face, which he scanned with a curious, questioning glance. “It’s weel enough,” said Uncle Sandy, a .veiling with pride in his possessions, “and I’m glad you ire pleased with it; an t uoo, what’s yer wuii?” "Oh—ah—I brought you a letter from Mr. Macfarlaue’s agent. You will see what he says a! out your rights of fishing, and how far they extend. It seems M’Gregor has let his fis.dng to Lord Finis touu, and 1 inn now on my way to Str.ithairlie to see wn'.t we can do in the way of mutual m e i;n;uo iat n. Have vou seen Lady 1 inistnun y d? You used to lie great chums, I remember,” addressing Mona. “I did not know she had arrived.” “They came last Saturday,” said Lisle, handing the letter he had spoken ofV> Mr. Craig, who put on ids glasses and proceede I to read it with great leliberation. "Does she know you are In this part of the worM?” continued Lisle, letting his eyes rest on Mona, with the peculiar lingering gaze that used to disturb her—even now it cost her an effort to meet them with a smiling, uuemhnrrasssd look, but she succeeded, ns she answered— “No; I rarely hold any communication with her: when we meet, she is as nice and sweet as ever.” 'Perennial chnrm and sweetness seem to be the peculiarity of your race!” he returned, with a caressing smile. Mona slightly raised her eyebrows, and observed— “Bertie is nut exactly fascinating." "Bertie, no, of course—” “I’m thinking there is a contradiction somewhere,” interrupted Mr. Craig, looking ui) from the letter he had been reading. “I will just look for the letter I had frae Balmuir himself. 1 have it somewhere,” and taking his stick he walked away into hi.s library. "\Vhnt an extraordinary, delightful surprise to find you here!" exclaimed Lisle, rising and coming over to the window where Mona sat, and leaning his shoulder against the frame. “I never was more amazed than when my eyes fell upon you. Is this old—gentleman really your uncle?” “Really and truly my father’s* elder brother. You see, 1 have reverted to my natural grade." “I feel all at sea,” said Lisle, slowly, his eyes still dwelling on her. "Do you know I watched the papers for the announcement of your marriage for months, then I wrote to Bertie Everard, and heard from him that you had thrown over the poor devil 1 had been envying, and disappeared in the deepest disgrace with everyone.” “How very good of you to take so much Interest in a person you were not likely to see again!” said Mona, looking up in his face with a half smile. “I always hoped to see you again.” "Really?” archly. “You knew I did!”returned Lisle, ly"I knew nothing about you, except thigt you were an amusing partner, and waltzed remarkably well—almost as well as you thought you did.” Lisle did not answer immediately; he pulled hi.s mustache, and looked thoughtfully out of the window. “And did you discover your uncle soon after you left the Clta.se?” “Not for a considerable time.” “And how did you manage?—I am dying to hear your history. You will tell me everything, won’t you? We were always sworn allies.” "Oh! I have no story to tell. I have been extremely fortunate, and I have no claim on anyone’s compassion.” A scornful smile curved her haughty month. "No. I suspect you would very quickly throw it back in the face of any idiot who presumed to offer It! But 1 shall see you again, 1 hear your interesting relative approaching. 1 must see you again.” As he spoke, Mr. Craig came in, the letter he hail gone to seek for in his hand. “I am right,” he said, exultingly, as he tumbled "into a chair rather than sat down, “Balmuir himself writes to me on the “fitli of June, 1888, that he believes tny rights extend as far as the cairn of Kilnethan; and here”—striking the letter Lisle hail brought with irritation—’’hU factor says

eotiidy. ••You’re varra polite. It would >avc me a good bit o’ trouble. I’m a puir frail body, as you see; and noo, we’ll be having dinner in a quarter of an hour, stay and Ink a bite.” “Thank you,” said Lisle, frankly and graciously. “I shall be most happy, his eves seeking Mona’s with a laughing glance. “Just riu oot, dearie,' said her uncle, "ar,d tell Jamie to put the horse in the stable. The gig can bide in the yard.” "Pray, Miss—Miss Craig, allow me. I could not think of allowing ymi to be sent

to—”

“You had better let me go. Probably Jamie would not attend to your orders,” interrupted Mona. She went away to deliver the message, and Lisle followed her. “Is Donald at the btables?” she added. “Make him attend to the horse. I am afraid of trusting your smart turn-out in Jamie’s rude hands,” she said to Lisle. “He cannot do much. What a trump your uncle is to ask me to stay." “And how very much bored you will bo before the midday meal is over." “I am ready to risk that.” Mona turned to re-enter the drawing-

room.

“Are there not gardens or ferneries or something to look at?” asked Lisle, insinuatingly. “Yes, we have very good gardens. Would you like to s c them ” “Certainly; ab ive all things.” "Very well. Uncle Sandy," she said, opening the door, “Captain—I mean Sir St. John Lisle would like to see the gardens.” “Varra weel. I’ll be prood to show them,” and Uncle S indy leaned over the arm of bis chair to pick up his stick, which as usual had fallen on the carpet. "I will stay to receive Miss Black, who must soon be here,” said Mona, gently, as she took up her work and resumed her seat by the window. Lisle cast a backward glance at her as he left the room—a glance she did not pretend to see. As soon as she was alone her hands dropped into her lap-ja grave, al most sad expression crept over her speaking face, which had worn so bright and amused an aspect, while she remembered the sharp pain, the corroding mortification that had eaten into her soul, and for which she had to thank the pleasant-mannered, distinguished-looking man who had just left her. “ ‘All’s well that ends well,’ ” she murmured, rousing herself. “It’s all past now, and left not even a scar. I did not think his presence would have moved me so little. I will never avoid him, or seem unfriendly, but 1 defy him to flirt with me If I do not choose. I hope tie is enjoying his ramble with Uncle Sandy.” Here the sound of wheels upon the gravel drew her to the entrance in time to see the phaeton drive up, wherein sat Kenneth triumphant, and Mary Black beside him. Mona welcomed her cordially. "1 am so glad to see you. Uncle Sandy has gone out round ttie garden with a gentleman, so I will show you your room at once. She is looking blooming, Kenneth —better than when we met in Glasgow.” “I am so glad to see you a bit alone before I meet Mr. Craig," said Mary, os she followed Mona down the long passage to her room; “I am very frightened of him.” “But you must not be so,” said her young hostess. “My uncle likes those least who fear him most.” “It was so good of you to ask me. Kenneth told me all about it, and mother bid me present her best compliments to you.” Then they had a little cheerful talk about the most becoming mode of dressing the hair, with a few words on the prevailing fashion of morning frocks; after which it was time to go to the drawing-room, which they hardly reached before the bell rang. Mona could hardly repress a smile when Uncle Sandy appeared, followed by his guest. Lisle looked rather grave, but Mr. Craig had an air of self-satisfaction, which spoke volumes as to the amount of boring his victim had endured. “And this is Miss Black? 1 am weel pleased to welcome her to Craigdarroch. Any friend of Miss Craig’s, my niece, la welcome to me, especially a bonnie lassie like you. Sit ye doon, sit ye doon." And he proceeded to ask a blessing of portentous length. The midday meal proceeded very successfully. To Mona’s surprise, Lisle made himself very pleasant, listening to all LTncle Sandy said with interest, and just enough difference of opinion to stimulate the old man to triumphant argument. He seemed to enjoy the very simple food set before him, and discussed fishing with Kenneth, inviting him to spend a Uny on the river’s side occasionally, sending a half admiring, half-defiant glance to Mona, which seemed to say that he was not to be easily shaken off. Seeing that It made Mary blush painfully to be noticed, he kindly left her alone. Directly to Mona be said very little, but he inquired if she had seen this or that periodical or quarterly, and offered to send them up to her. Finnally, he was, he said, reluctantly obliged to take leave, and the whole party went out to see him start. “I suppose I may give your love to Lady Flnistoun, Miss Craig? She will be hero to-morrow, I dare say, when she knows who Is in her neighborhood. Many thanks for your hospitality, Mr. Craig. I will come up again as soon as I have seen M’Gregor. Adieu.” A wave of the hand, an uplifting of his hid be tout hed 1 - ■ ■, . • ; h< r ■ vfth t h whip, and in another moment he was out of sight round the curve of the drive. “A varra reasonable, wise-like young mon, for ane in ids position, and willing to hear truth from the lips of a thoughtful body. But he has his tempers, I’ll be bound. He was just anither sort o’ man the day I went to me t him—short-sppken and scornful-like. But I dntir say he sune saw that Sandy Craig could hold his ain with a'body. Aha, lad, he’s changed his tune the day! Come along, my bonnie bairn! KennetWind tne are going to our books, so Mona will take you round the gardens and the grounds, forbye thedairy.” CHAPTER XIX.—" ’TIS WELL TO HE OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE.” Mona felt younger and m ire like her old self after this meeting with Lisle than she had done since her grandmother’s death. The encounter had proved to her how completely she hail cast off the old feeling of regret and pain at her disenchantment, and showed her that she was stronger than of old. Still Lisle in a way interested her.

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his guests had assembled in the librar their five o’clock tea. This was a s. i meal, with bannocks and scones, coo bread and butter, preserves, and iun„t It served to support natur.* till o'clock supper, after which came pn and bed. Mr. Craig had just "ask blessing.” when the sound of anappn] ing carriage Interrupted his attack on toast ami newly-made Htrnwlierrv jam "It te enither visitor,” he said. \ one might as weel be in E.lluborgi

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“W'o had not many visitors in Load observed Mona. As she simikc. Jessie, the youthful he maid, came hastily into the room. “There is n leddy speerin’ for yon Craig!” she exclaim'd; "a linin’ leddi a chaise wi’ twa po,vales.” "It must be Lady Finistoun,” said M rising. "1 may bring her in, uncle."

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M"i" ’ ‘ [CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.) A single trip of an ocean steamer reqnl $7,000 worth of coal. Strong nerves, sweet sleep, good appel healthy digi stion, and best of all, pure blol are given by Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Fc" per- the wisdom to prd oeneun . which Is useful, to praise, wI f ives them. e . Little vegetable health producers: DeWil Llttli Earl] Risers caltmalarious dis rdffi and regulate the stomach and bowels, nhl prevents heudurlic and dbiincss Albl Allen, agt. i| There is a magic in the little word "hotsfl It is a mystic circle that surrounds comM and virtues never known beyond its halloif limits. The Proof of Merit is fully demonstrated in the use of Cri| Distemper Cure among horses. It chronic Coughs Colds, Pink Lye and ulll tarrhal troubles of the horse. It is acknol edged by Yt terlnary Surgi ona to beawonfl ful remedy and the only known specific tra ment for Distemper. Price 60 cents. S0I9 Albert Allen. There is this difference between r wise 1 and a fool: A fool’s mistakes never teach 1 anything.

Ignorance of the merits of Dt Witt’s I.il Earlj Risere ie a misfortune. These lii pills regulate the liver, cure headache, \ pepsia, bad breath, constipation and biliol ness. Albert Allen, agt. I No preacher can preach as God wai t I to preach who writes his sermons onthehj of his flour barrel. Perhaps some of our readers would lik< know in what respect Chamberlain’s C01 Remedy is better than any other. We tell you. When this remedy is taken as Si as a cold has been contracted, and befon has become settled in the system, it counteract the effect of the cold and grei lessen its severity, if not effectually cure cold in two day’s time, and that it is thee remedy that will do this. In act in per harmony with nature and aids nature in lieving the lungs, opening the secretii liquefying the mucus and causing its ex si< n from the air cells of the lungs and storing the system to a strong and heal condition. No other remedy 111 the mai possesses these remarkable properties: other will cure a cold so quickly or leave system in as sound a condition. For sab Albert Allen c C»ive some people mountain-moving f and everybody else’s land would soon be

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DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Halve cures p DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Halve cures b;..*.DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Halve cures sores. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Halve cures ulcers Albert Allen, agt. 1 The python lay eggs and hatches them developing a high degree of heat.

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For a».v Cut, Bruise, Lameness, Swoolt Limbs, .saddle or Collar (Jails that Morn Lnglish Htable Liniment will not cure, cures w hen others fail. Use it and you not he disappointed. Price 26c. *«Oc. and fH Actually worth 25c to consumer. Hold

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Five men can easily hold down a lion, b nine are required to hold a tiger. Dr. P. A. Skinner, of Texarkana, Arkansa is an inthusiast in tne praise of Chamberlain Pain Balm. He used it for rheumatism, an says: “I found it to be a most excellent loci remedy.” For sale by Albert Allen. oct It is said there is never an oddd num rows on an ear of corn. All the talk in the world will not coi you so quickly as one trial of DeWitt’s Hazel Balve for scalds, burns, bruises affections and piles. Albert Allen, agt.

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Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla.