Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 October 1905 — Page 7

_ towmsrip truetebs’ cards. Jordan Township. The underpinned, trustee of Jordan town•hip, attends to official business at his reel dence on the first Saturday of each month; also at the Shide schoolhouse on the east side, on the third Saturday of each month between the hours of 9 a. m . and 8 p. m. Persons ha vine business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address. Goodland. Ind. R-F-D. CHAS. £. SAGE, Trustee. Milroy Township. The undersigned, trustee of Milroy township, attends to official business at his residence on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Persona having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address. McCoysburg, Ind. W. C. HUSTON, Trustee, Newton Township. The undersigned, trustee of Newton township, attends to official bnsiness at his residence on Thursday of each week. Persons having business with me will pleas* govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address Rensselaer, Indiana. Phone 98-A Mt. Ayr Exchange. —— <— W. B. YEOMAN, Trustee. Msrlon Township. The undersigned, trustee of Marion township. attends to official business at his office, over the First National Bank of Rensselaer, on Fridays and Saturdays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Poetoffice address Rensselaer. Indiana. CHARLES F. STACKHOUSE. Trustee. Union Township. The undersigned, trustee of Union township. attends to official business at his residence on Friday of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern hemselves accordingly Postoffice address. Rensselaer. Indiana. R. F. D. 9. HARVEY DAVISSON, Trustee. Gillam Township. The undersigned, trustee of Gillam township, attends to official business at his residence on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Medaryville. Ind. THEODORE PHILLIPS, Trustee. Truant Officer. The undersigned Truant Officer for Jasper County gives notice that he will be in his office upstairs in the Forsythe block every Saturday for the transaction of business of his office. Teachers and others having business with me will please call on such day. N. LITTLEFIELD. Truant Officer.

ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of John G. Heil will offer for sale at public outcry on THURSDAY, THE 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1906, at the late residence of John G. Heil, on his farm located one-half mile south and two and one-half miles west of the town of Wheatfield, Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana, the following described property, to-wit: Two cows and calves: three horses; a large lot of farming implements, consisting of plows, barrows, wagons, spring wagon, harness. and other farming implements too numerous to mention, and also a large quantity of household goods too numerous to mention. TsrmsofSai.k: -Sums of $5.00 and less cash, al! sums over $5.00 a credit of six months will be given by the purchaser giving approved notes with sufficient surety, payable in bank, with a per cent, interest from date, with attorney fees and without relief. Everett Finney, Administrator.

NOTICE AS TO DITCH PETITION.

Notice is hereby given to the following named persons, to-wit: John Makeever Charles A. Harrington Fred R. Otis Klaas Ettema Charles T. Otis RomkeSipkema Henry J, Hochbaum Herman H. Kelder J. W. Spencer heirs Klaas Weringa J. W. Spencer Herman Weringa Lucius J. Otis Edith E. Harwick Johanna Greenwald Arthur Humphreys Charles A. Boyle Simon Jans Suidema Clarence O. Boyle Eli Gerber Eliza A. Haas George Williams William Cooper Valeria Williams Lois M. Sleezer Morgan Holliushead Armstead King Robert E. Lee Michael Ottalie Kalb John M. Stanley Cornelius Evers Charles Stolp Henry Bosma James S. Robins Union Civil Township, by Harvey Davisson, and Keener Civil Township, by Henry Feldman and Alje Bierma, that Charles T. Otis and other petitioners on the 6th day of October. 1906. filed with the Judge of the Jasper Circuit Court, and ip the Jasper Circuit Court their petition praying for the location and construction of a large open ditch on the following described route, to-wit: Commencing at a point thirty (30) feet north of the northehst corner of section twenty-three (23', township thirty-one (81) north, range seven (7) west in Jasper county, Indiana, and from thence west on a line thirty (30) feet north of the section line to the public ditch known as the Otis Ditch, thence following the line of the Otis Ditch to the one-half section line of section fifteen (15), thence west on*a line thirty (30) feet north of the section line to apoint thirty feet north of the southwest corner of thesoutheast quarter of section seventeen (17) and from thence north to the center of section seventeen (17. and from thence in a general northerly direction following the line of the said Otis Ditch to a point in said Otis Ditch west of and near the center of section five (5) said township and range, where the same will have a good and sufficient outlet, said ditch being wholly within the said county of Jasper and State of Indiana; that said ditch cause by order of court and by endorsement on the petition therefor is set for docketing on Monday, November 13, 1905, the same being the first judicial r’ny of the November term. 1905. of the Jasper Circuit Court, and that you and each of you are hereby notified of the filing of said petition and the day set for docketing thereof and that your names and your lands are mentioned and described in said petition as being affected and which ought to be assessed for the construction of said improvement. Witness the hand and seal of the Jasper Circuit Court this 6th day of October. 1905.

Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court. Charles T. Otis, et al. petitioners. S. P. Thompson and Foltz A Spitler, Atty's for petitioners.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens of the village of Parr and to the citizens of Union Township, in Jaaper county, Indiana, that the undersigned, a male inhabitant of the State of Indiana, over the age of twenty-one years, of good moral character and not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and has been a continuous resident of said township for over ninety days last past, and who is and will be the actual owner and proprietor of said business. aud will be if such license be granted, will make application to the Board of Commissioners of said Jasper county, at the November Term or session of said Board commencing November 6.1905, tor a retail liquor license empowering him to sell and barter spirituous, vinous, malt and all other intoxicating liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time and in less quantities than five gallons at a time with the privilege of allowing and permitting the same to be drank upon the premises where so sold and bartered. That the location of the room in which this applicant will as*' for a license to sell and barter liquors as aforesaid is on the ground floor of a two story frame building situated upon the north end of the west twenty feetoff of the west side of out lot twelve In the vllIsge of Parr. Jasper County. Indiana. Said building being n ore particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point three feet south of the northwest corner of said out lot twelve and running thence south a distance of thlity-two feet and three inches, thence east a distance of eighteen feet and three inches, thence north a distance of thirtytwo feet and three inches, thence weet a distance of eighteen feet and three inches to the place of beginning. Said room in which applicant desires to sell being thirty-one feet five inches by seventeen feet five inches inside measurement. The applicant says that said room fronts upon Firman street, a public street in said village of Parr, and that the front of said room facing the said street is furnished with

C. C. WARNER.

two large glass windows and one large panel door with glass therein, and that the whole of said room may be viewed from the street; that there is one window upon the w est side thereof and one door and one window in the south end of said room, that the said room is separate and apart from any other business of any kind whatever; that there are no devices for amusement or music of any kind or character in or about said room: that the same can be securely locked and admission thereto at all times prevented, and that there are no partitions or partition in said room. The applicant says that he is qualified as an applicant for said license for the said place. The applicant will ask for a license for a period of one year and permission to sell cigars and tobacco in connection therewith.

Convulsion, Fits, then Epilepsy. Dr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine has been so successful in curing these brain-wrecking diseases that there is every reason to believe that even the most hopeless cases can be benefited, if not fully restored. We will be pleased to refer any one thus afflicted to many who now enjoy the blessing of health, after years of hopeless suffering. *'l have a son that had brain fever when two years old, followed by fits of the worst type, and he was pronounced incurable. I spent hundreds of dollars for him, without relief. After about fifteen years he became so bad that we Bent him to Longclift hospital for the insane, at Logansport, Ind. He was there nearly three years, but he continued to grow worse, so we brought him home July 30. 1902, in an awful condition. He had lost his mind almost entirely. He hardly knew one of the family; could not even find his bed; was a total wreck. He had from 5 to 10 fits a day. We were urged to try Dr. Miles’ Nervine, and before the first bottle was used, we could see a change for the better. We have given it to him ever since, and he has had but two very light spells since last August, 1903, and then he was not well other ways. We pronpunce him cured, as he can work and go anywhere. If any one wishes to ask any questions concerning this, they are at liberty to do so.” E. H. BUNNELL, Lincoln. Ind. Dr. Mlles’ Nervine Is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it falls, he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind

fnm’ftmoL... ■lice lwioo/_ Of Benton, White and Jasper Counties, HEPHBSENTED BY MARION I. ADAMS, RENSSELAER. IND. Insurance in force Dec. 31. 1904. $1,895,559.32. Increase for year 1904. $199,796.56.

FRANK C.ECK General Auctioneer Goodland, Ind., R.-F-D. 1. If you are going to have a sale I believe I can make you money. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable. 'Phone 63-D. Use any 'phohe in telephoning for dates, and I will pay charges.

A. J. HARMON THE POPULAR AUCTIONEER

Selling Live Stock and Farm Sales, ia now ready to make date with you for your Fall or Winter Sale. Get terms before securing your auctioneer. Office with C. H. Dean, half block north of State Bank, Bell Phone, 515 H. RENSSELAER, Ind,

REGISTERED POLRND-CHINft SWINE. PIOS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES. Sired by Fenwick's L. A W the tear ling prize at the Indiana State Fair, and Sure Perfection. Prices within the reach of all. CALL AT FARM OR WRITE. J. F. FENWICK. R. F. D. No. 1, Goodland, Ind. Hffl Q DEALER IN < lime, MM ond M. / AIMVWUUW —"" / > RfNMR, IND. J Did you know the Weber wagon excelled all othere in many points? See them at Parker’s and be con* vinced.

J. H. CONWAY.

Remington, RKMINOTOM R. R, Tl M K TARLK. BAST, j TBAIMB. I WOT 8:10a.m. Mail and Passenger 9:88a.m 19:38 a. m. Local Freight 12:42p.m 1:38 a.m. Mail and Passenger 3:51 p. m 7:35 a.m. Passenger (Sun.o’ly) 7:38p.m

Farmers are husking corn. Uncle Henry Welsh is quite bad sick at this writing. Ira W. Yeoman was looking after legal matters at the hub Tuesday. Sim Johnson has been on the sick list, but is improving at this writing. Mrs. Albert Taber visited Mrs. Geo. Taber in Wells county last week. Mrs. George Allman of Virginia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Robert Watson. George Jones went to Hitchcock, S. Dak., last week to look after his iarm there. S. O. Dyer of Wolcott recently pur chased the automobile that killed Joe Fagot. Miss Lina Luckey and Mrs. Will Puckett visited friends in Williamsport last week. Wm. Wortley of near Goodl&nd has bought the Wm. C. Iliff farm of 98 acres in Jordan tp. Miss Nellie Foster has gone to Hammmd to enter a hospital and learn to be a trained nurse.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Capes of Jennings county are visiting friends and relatives here at this writing. Mrs. Homer Hardy of Huntington. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Garrison, at this writing. The Robert Schembs farm of 80 acres, 4% miles northwest of town, ha» been sold to Martin Bockma at $lO5 per acre. James Washburn’s children are the owners of a fine Shetland pony and canopy top buggy, a recent present from their father, the genial Jim. M. H. Groves has sold his 216 acre farm lour miles west of Remington, the old dowry farm, to Richard Garvin of Forest, II)., at $l2O per acre. Joseph Schub, a prominent busines man of Kentland and a brother of Clement Schub, formerly of Remington, died at the his home Sunday morning. Goodland Herald: The old 8. C. Spoor farm of 240 acres two miles east of town on the Remington road was sold by Mr. Lemna last week to Geo. Hart, of Earl Park, for SIOO per acre, cash. Winamac Republican: W. C. Myers of Francesville and D. H. Clark of Wa dena, Ind., were at Winamac Tuesday, on a land deal. Mr. Clark has sold his farm of 160 acres in Jefferson township to Jerry Howe, of Salem township.

The town election will be held at the following voting places: North precinct at Town Hall, and South precinct at Remington House sample room. Geo. Besse will be the inspecter in the north precinct and Sam Bowman in the south. The republicans at their town convention nominated the following ticket: Wm. Townsend, clerk; C. A. Balcom, treasurer; Trustees, Ist ward, Ezra Bowman; 2d ward, F. S. Willard; 3d ward, Esau Hart; 4th ward, J. D. Allman; sth ward, Thomas Canine. The democrats have nominated the following town ticket to be voted for Nov. 7: Clerk, (no nomination); treasurer, J. A. Washburn; Trustees, :st ward, Walter E. Rich; 2d ward, Ammon Beasley; 3d ward, Ellis Jones; 4th ward, (no nomination); sth ward, Dennis O’Reilly. Rev. and Mrs. Mikels formerly of the M, E. church at Remington, but now of Waynetown, announce the coming marriage of their daughter Miss Grace to Mr. John M. Lammadee, of Altoona, Pa. The prospective bride is a graduate from DePauw and the groom a graduate from Purdue. —Wolcott Enterprise.

, Last Hope Vanished. When leading physicians said that W.M. Smithart, of Pekin, la., had incurable consumption. his last hope vanished; but Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, keot him out of his grave. He says: “This great specific completely cured me and saved my life. Since then I have used it for over ten years, and consider it a marvelous throat a lung cure.” Strictly scientific cure for Coughs, Sore-Throats or Colds; sure preventive of Pneumonia. Guaranteed. 50c and *I.OO bottles at Long’s drug store. Trial bottle free.

South Jordan. Winter is slowly apgroaching. Henry Cain visited George Eck Sunday. Lewie Kuboske visited at Frank Eek’s Sunday. Orville Putt was the guest of Will Cain’s Sunday. Maude McCoy visited with the Misses Eck Saturday. Will Cain, who has been sick, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Reed were Goodland callers Monday. Lewie and Lizzie took supper with Estella Cain Sunday. George Putt and Maria Eck were at church Sunday night. Frank Eck drove over to Rensselaer Tuesday on business. Charlie Williams is nursing Will Cain through his sickness. It is all O. K. to read those items over the 'phone to other parties. Paul, next time you make a date be sure and keep your promise. Clara Hudson and Lydie Augsperger visited Mabie Putt Saturday. Leonard, next time don't walk so fast, so we can see who those girls are.

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR .SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Chas Cain and Lena Young were guests of Lizzie and Lewie Sunday, Art Putt and Matie Eck attended church at Mt. Hope Sunday evening.

Cheated Death. Kidney troubl- often ends fatally, but by choosing the right medicine, E. H. Wolfe, of Bear Grove, lowa, cheated death. He says: "Two years ago I had kidney trouble, whichcaused me great pain, suffering and anxiety, but 1 took Electric Bitters, which effected a complete cure. I have also found them of great benefit in general debility and nerve trouble, and keep them constantly on hand, since, as I find they have no equal.” A. F. Long, druggist, guarantees them at 60c,

Forth Carpenter. Hello! Here we are again. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsten were Goodland g'oeis Monday. Mrs. Annie Robbins called at home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gray took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Little spent Sunday with theii daughter, Mrs. Frank Antcliff. Mesdames. Hoffman and Kate Simon>n called on Katie Birkey Wednesday afternoon. West Bowdy and family were guests of Mr and Mrs. Sam Sims, near Goodland, Sunday. Mrs. Weller, from Chatsworth, 111., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Schultz, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Max Weller, Lena Weller, Chris Gerber and K. E. Birkey called bn Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman, Miss A. L. Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Robbins spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simonin.

Frightful Suffering Relieved. Suffering frightfully from the virulent poisons of undigested food, C. G. Grayson, of Lula, Miss., took Dr. King's New Life Pills “with the result,’ 1 he writes, “that I was cured.” All stomach and bowel disorders give way to their tonic, laxatige properties: 25c at A. F. Long’s drug store, guaranteed.

Hedge Gro'Ce. Willis, if you keep on you will make a good songster. Tommy Porter is visiting at Indianapolis this week. George Wenrick attended church at Mt. Ayr last Sunday evening. Ross Porter and Bertha Snodgrass attended church near Julian last Saturday evening. Alvie and Ada Yeoman attended church at Hedge Grove last Sunday afternoon. Howard Mills, Boyd Porter, Pearl Hammond and Lena Willie visited Rice Porter Sunday. George Wenrick, Jerry Tullis and Ross Porter attended the football game at the College Sunday. Kent Morgan and Miss Blanche Tullis were seen scouting about the country Sunday afternoon. Ross, the next time you go riding you want to fasten the lantern on the dashboard so you can see the boles in the road. Prof. “Mac,’ if I were you I would depend more upon myself when I go out riding than on others to get back home. That is, when I did not like the circumstances. Willis has not got time to run after you and haul you back.

A Daredevil Ride Often ends in a ead accident. To heal accidental injuries, use Bucklen's Arnica Salve. “A deep wound in my foot, from an accident.” writes Theodore Schuele,” of [Columbus. O. caused me great pain. Physicians were helpless.but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed it” Soothes and heals burns like magic, 25c, at A. F. Long's drug store.

Fair Oa\s. Some farmers have begun husking corn in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston went to Chicago Friday on business. James Cox and wife transacted business at the hub Saturday. James Williams and family visited Josiah Thompson’s Sunday. Bruce Moffitt had to shut down bis dredge last week for lack of coal. Ransom Halleck and family took dinner with Tom Joiner’s Sunday. Jake Spitzer spent a couple of days with friends at Lacrosse last week. A. D. Washburn of Rensselaer was here Tuesday, looking after his interests. C. B. Stewart of Rensselaer was here Monday looking after insurance business. Silvia Winslow visited Miss Esther Conrad in Newton Co., the first of the week. Delos Thompson of Rensselaer visited the Lawler & Thompson ranch near here Sunday in his auto.

Mrs. Josiah Thompson attended teachers institute at Parr Saturday. The next institute will be held here. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Howell, Oct. 18, a boy. Mother and babe are getting along fine. This is their first born. John and Oil Cooper brought a load of potatoes to Fair Oaks the latter part of the week, and got Co cents per bushel for them. Ike Kight sold a half interest in bis stock of merchandise to Mr. Dodge last week. They got through invoicing Saturday.

August Rosenbaum and family ol Rens-vlaer spent Saturday and Sundav with Emil Herre, a few miles south oi Fair Oaks. Mrs Alex Leech and daughter Maiand Mrs. Pruett of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Carl Hamacher and children of near Virgie visited at Tom Mallatt’s Sunday. Our town people are still on the move. Al Moore moved into one of Al Helsel’s properties in the north part of town Monday; Jim Clifton moved from south <>t town it.to his properity, vacated bv Moore; Ed Gobel moved out of Jim Cox’s house on front street into the house vacated by Clifton; Jack Umfrees moved from the west part of town into the bouse vacated by Gobel.

“Blue Sea Eli Critser was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Charley Gallagher spent Sunday with Roy Beaver. Manson Beaver was a Wolcott goer Sun day evening. Miss Lillie Sommers is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Gates spent Sunday with Eli Critser and family. Miss Nora Miller of Wolcott spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Coghill. Misses Esta and Elsie Beaver spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Nels Anderson. ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coghill and daughter Helen spent Sunday with George Castor. Bert Beaver and family and Ray and Hoy Owens spent Sunday with Henry Beaver and family.

I COBHBBPONDENCE CONTINUED ON LABTPAGE.]

Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and thia tube restored to its normal condition* hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by Catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Sold by Druggists. 75c. Toledo, Ohio. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.

I am not a land agent, but I can tell you where I boug ht land last year that has already increased in value 150 per cent. This is because thousands of Americans are investing there, building railroads, sugarmills, saw-mills, and other things necessary to develop a new and fertile country. Land that is producing SSO to #75 clear profit per acre yearly in sugarcane. Land that is producing #750 per acre net profit yearly in ordinary cocoanuts. Land that is producing #4OO per acre yearly in oranges, lemons, pineapples and bananas. Land where rich grass grows higher than a horse's back, and on which cattle fatten with "ho other’tood. ready for the block. Land with a perfect climate, cooler in summer than it is in Indiana, with no frosts, and plenty of rainfall. Richer land than .you ever saw, unless you have been there. Land covered with Jorests of great commercial value, such as mahogany, sabicou. juiqui, etc. I can introduce you to a man who makes a practice of backing these statements up with his pocket-book—lie will give any responsible party his certified check for #2OO, and if this party should, upon investigation, find any of these statements untrue, he shall go to the bank and get his #2OO. which pays his expenses and leaves #SO for his timeTEutTT everything is as represented he shall hand the check back, and he will buy land, all he can pay for, just like I did. This won’t last always, and “the early bird,” etc. Parties going to Cuba every month. If you want to know more, see me. or write.

Rensselaer. Ind.

Doctors Said He Would Not Live. Peter Fry, Woodruff. Pa., writes: “After doctoring for two years with the best physicians in Waynesburg, and still getting worse, the doctors advised me if I had any business to attend to I had better attend to it at once, as I could not possibly live another month, as there was no cure for me. Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended to me by a friend, and I immediately sent my son to the store for it, and after taking three bottles I began to get better and continued to improve until I was entirely well." A, F.tong, druggist.

FULL BLOOD POLAND CHINAS.

I have for sale a few extra fine full blood Poland China male pigs, seven months old, sired by Black Perfection and out of Lula Mine and Diana’s Girl. For prices call ’phone 521 F. »las. E. Walter, Rensselaer, Ind.

Save Your Eyes by Wearing Diamond Lenses.

None genuine without trade mark on every lens. Absolutely clear and free from every defect. Accurately ground and centered, fused from minute crystal pebbles, have no equal, being the most perfect lens made. I control the sale of thesq lenses in Jasper and Newton counties. Dr. Chas. Vick, Eyesight Specialist. Office in C. H. Vick’s fruit store, next door to express office, Rensselaer, Ind.

$1,200 Worth Of Feed Just Received.

One car Small Grain Wheat, 11.25 per 100 pounds. One mixed car, Bran, Shorts and Middlings, $1 to $1.20 per 100 pounds. One car Hominy meal—2s tons extra quality Meal—sl.ls per 100; per ton $22.

See that International Manure Spreader at Parker’s. Seven sold already this fall. The simplest machine on the market.

Cuban Land.

E. J.WILCOX,

A. L. BRANCH,

A BACKSLIDER

Rev. Tenter Hooks bounced the teeth* Ing baby first on one knee and then on the other in a vain effort to keep ft quiet. At first, when his wife had begun to leave the baby in his study when she went out on her afternoon rounds, he felt proud of her devotion to church work, but now he was ready for rebel* lion.

He had a fine theme In his mind for next Sunday’s sermon, but the child ■eemed determined to remain awake. He sang “Beulah Land” in slumberous drones anti twice had the child in its cradle, but twice it caught him in the act and shrieked at his treachery ip trying to get rid of it. At last he plumped it on a rug in the center of the floor and strode to the window-. No sign of his wife. Let the child bawl! It would bawl anyway. Mary, the servant, was ironing in the basement. It wouldn’t do to call her from that important work. Her work was so much more important than his. Away over the housetops he could see the steeple of his church. How other clergymen envied him! But if they only knew! If—they—only—knew—spending his week doing the work of a nursegirl; drawing his sermons from his inner consciousnet®; not allowed—no, not allowed—to prepare sermons as others did! The carpenter going daily to his work is regarded as a man by his wife, but because he didn’t pound an jinvU or saw and plane boards his wife regarded him as a sort of ordained nfrrsegirl, a sanctified domestic servant! He was in her sight an assistant house helper, and sweeping and l®eping tho house tidy was the main thing. His profession was nothing, his sermons eothing, his career nothing! Impatiently he grabbed a newspaper that lay folded with nice precision on a table and threw it on the floor. That gave him an idea. He would flare up and be the man of the house.

Seizing the baby, he squeezed it firmly in his arms, and by sheer concentration of forces sang and rocked it to sleep. He plumped the child roughly in the cradle, twisted a coverlet over it and was somewhat astonished to see that it peacefully slumbered on. “That’s a good start,” he muttered. Then he took the rug from the study floor and tossed it into the hallway. He hated that rug. It was the emblem of his servitude as nurse. —ln a drawer he found the key of his study and putting this in his pocket resolved that hereafter he would lock himself in with his books and manuscripts three hours a day. He would run his own house even if he had to run everybixlj' else out of it. Then he got out his hat, two or three of his hats, and brushed them furiously in the drawing room” Mrs. Hooks never allowed him to brush anything elsewhere than in the kitchen. He would show her—better still, he would refuse to brush anything anywhere, not even his waistcoat. ‘‘There." he said, throwing the whisk on the floor, ‘‘if she wants it hung on the wall she can hang it on the wall. Hereafter I shall decline to see a whisk holder or a slipper holder or any other of the—the handcuffs that I’ve submitted to.” In rummaging for a clean chief he found something. It was a cigar.

“Her brother Ned left this here,” he said, turning it about in his Angers. “Why not? Decidedly, why not?" he replied to some inward suggestion. He drew a handful of matches from a neat holder on the wall, deliberately flung them in disorder on a stand and lit the cigar. “Now, then, let her come home and have it out,” he said, puffing wickedly at the cigar, a treat he had not enjoyed for three years. He put bis heels upon the little round table, with its dainty hand painted covering, and waited. His wrongs trooped complainingly before his view and be was filled with indignant surprise that he had submitted as long as lie had. Then he heard laughing voices at the door. From the window he saw Mrs. Hooks and a spectacled lady, powerful in raising mission funds, chatting there. “After all,” he said reflectively, “I suppose this is hardly the proper tiling,” and lie held the cigar stub up between thumb and finger. “There’s no use putting myself in the wrong at the outset.”

He stepped out to the grate in ths hall and with the tongs punched ths cigar deep Into the hot coals. Taking a corner of his handkerchief In each hand, he whipped the air to dispel the wreaths of smoke. They dodged this way and that guiltily in quest of hiding and then took the disguise of air. Looking from the window, he saw his wife still talking with the spectacled lady. The matches—he mustn't leave them tossed about, for they hinted of that villainous cigar. Luckily women are talkative at parting and so there yet remained time to replace ths whisk In the holder. ..Perhaps he could even get the rug back in its place, and the hats—oh, yes, the hats—he had nearly forgotten them. Good—not a trace left. “No use letting her see that I’ve been In a passion,” be muttered. “Well, dear, is the little pet sleeping?” inquired Mrs. Hooks, fluttering: a-tlptoe to the cradle. “Yes, dear,” he said. “The wee darling!" she gloated.—Saturday Night

Crawford—How many residences) does a rich man have? Crabshaw— i Usually three. A city one when bo votes, a country one when he swearsl off his taxes and a western jooe wbasi he sues for a divorce.—Puck.

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Residences.