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VANITY HARDWARE.

By ALAN MUJR. 1g$

PART THE SECOND.

CHAPTER II.

SHREWISH, BUT KJXDLT.

But Bister Catherine was not the woman to give Vanity up. For one thing the girl'f loveliness attracted her. Nun or no nun, 1 never yet saw the woman who ha not an instinctive drawing toward a beautiful face notwithstanding which fact, if the beautiful face should subsequently come into rivalry with their own, these admiring ladies can then express another opinion. And quite right, too. But Sister Catherine, attracts by Vanity's looks, pitying her sorrow, and sustained most of all by her own resolute will, determined that this girl should have one more chance in life, and that a good one.

I am no story-spinner, so, passing over the means by which the sister brought about what follows, I pass straight from September to October, and from the hospital ward tc the dark lawn of Tetbury Park, Gloucestershire. The fact is, Sister Catherine had -a niece, a married lady, who lived .bout fourteen miles away in this handsome country house. This niece was rich, and of the same persuasion as the aunt—that is, she was a Puseyite, but, I understand, was a charitable lady in spite of it, and did many good works.

This nieco was not a nun nor at all nunnish in her ways but fond of life and fashion, only with this leaning to Puseyism which I have just mentioned. Now to this young lady tbe sister dispatched Vanity Hardware, with a letter of introduction, and the time was just about 6:30 on a rainy October evening when poor Vanity, ith trem Wing steps and beattag heart, stole up the avenue toward the fine house to which she had been directed.

Necessity has no law. Had retreat been possible, or, more probably, had there been any place to which she could have fled, or had her purse not been empty, Vanity would never have knocked at that door. Perhaps shrewd Sistor Catherine foresaw all that And so it came to pa$s Jjbat poor Vanity, under compulsion but irresolute, still- stood leaning upon the ironfonce which ran round the lawn. She gaml into the handsome drawing-room, which was so brilliantly lighted that her quick eyes could see ail that went on.

This mfght have been what quality call tbe children's hour. Two mites were playing about the room, dressed to perfection, and Vanity noticed that a third small girl, with a white face and long durk hair, was lying on a lady's lap, watching the other children with a tired expression. The mother was a handsome lady, richly dressed. She had what we call a high complexion, and a sort of look which signified that if, in the course of conversation, she were to say, "A thing is so and so," and you were to reply, "Begging your pardon, madam, but the thing is not so and so," tbe conversation would not end at that point. Do I take you with me? For aii that, the lady caressad the weary child with a kind hand, and tried to make the little creature smile at the gambols ol tbe others. So Vanity called this ladj mamma at one®, and, attracted by the bright pictures of tbe drawing-room, the actress gcisod on with observing eyes.

A gentleman sat in an easy-chair reading the newspaper, and not taking notice of anybody. FVoin the familiar way the two little children ran about him, Vanity judged him to be the father of tho family. His faoe she could not see. Next she remarked that on a mttoe there was posted an eldorly lady, very stout, very stiff, very dogmatic in her demeanor. She

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this: "I have settled all matters that have come up heretofore, and settled 'em right and am, besides, prepared for all that's to coma"

Now, Vanity Hardware had eyes like a lynx or a hawk, and the light of the room, as 1 have said, was brilliant so she saw how this old laay watched with shrewd and deaignin*' fUCC bit of byplay which was going on at tho plana

Beside tho piano stood A well-fashioned, ruddy young man, who had evidently just dropped into tho drawing-room as he,dismounted from his horse, for held his whip in his hand, and his dress was splashed with mud. A young lady was sitting at tho instrument, looking up with laughter into his face. This young lady was not handsome, unless on the ground of handsome is that handsome does.

Something in this bit of tho seme caused Vanity to forget harself for a moment She watched curiously, and thought she could make but the whole story of that bright drawing-room, though perhaps she added some notes Jator on, when she know the facts directly. She judged the young horseman to be an easy, good-natured sort of fellow, who would in all probability play tho game of follow my leaden in life, more especially it *4my leader" should 1 v-vsi to be a sharp young lady, who, not *u&\ mg many chances, was determined to make tbo most of one. It appeared, also, that the young lady above described was angling for tho youn~ horseman cleverly, he for his part kee i.g his mouth pretty wide open, so that she could throw the hook in dean. Far ther, Vanity concluded that the erect, dqeni scold ladyon tho settee was the mother of the young lady, and trainee, backer, and so in tV «rot contest N«xt came wi.afc, in tl language of the books, mi^ht be I a CUdOIIS pwajor-v^r. n:i|||V«f'f tho toWMt tho lift!) !»»/.»-«vm pletkmcd lady, darted planes# at tbe group,

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Little Vanity Hardware drstmsd thai in this |.rT* i..|.draW* tbe prci^us to her -.*«n 3 handsome horseman, aa^ty mistress, girl and a domineer», -irvn 1 -v. out In the cold ir.n-. ,, a ai.a' stood who was afterward tostep into mf of t*: hopeaaadfeara,

Vanl^f had eootn of Uie di. "v. Id 'O-r- i«-r a u--wnnth aad la the dra .:.g-

WoA Aiiit". :tt fnrHl l»r aa hour:: but all at w.r-i K: 1.^ '. 0 a^ and tttnu .imw r.iin, mm dtown in a n.: Vanity Siurri-ed to tbe Croat door and nu^g ttebek

A spruce maid answered. After some hesitation the answer was given that, 'O yes, minis probably would see tbe young persOT."

Next moment handsome "missis" cam out with quick step and sharp, imperativ voice. She eyed poor Vanity with no great favor, and, before the girl could speak, the lady, divining her errand, cried out: "Really, I cannot be troubled! Anne"— addressing tbe maid—"how often must Irepeat that persons calling in this way are to send in a message, saying what their business is? You have made this hall so cold that one shivers. Do not keep tbe door open a moment longer.

Pretty plain bint that Miss Vanity must narch. In other days the haughty confident actress might have replied with some stinging word but now, broken and sickly and hopeless, she meekly turned to leave, when, as the door opened, the retreating mistress saw how heavily it rained. "Now, Anne," she called out in her vixenish voice, "that girl cannot go out in such rain Let her sit down until tbe storm is over."

Poor "weary Vanity, with not a spark of pride or resentment in her breast, sunk down on the seat As she did so tbe light of the lamp fell on her face and the wonderful beauty of the face, its pallor, its deep sadness, arrested the sharp lady. "You look very pale," she said, coming back, and speaking still in the same sharp voice. "'Are you ill?1

Vanity looked up Something in the lady's face encouraged her, although tbe tones were harsh. But when she tried to speak her lips would not obey her, and the only sound she uttered was a sob.

Immediately the lady flew off to the drawing-room, and Vanity heard her say: "Augustus! Augustus! there is a poor girl outside. She looks so thin, and so pretty—and so cold. Do go and see her." "Hand," an indolent voice replied, "what have I to do with such people? If you listen to their tales, you may as well commence relieving officer at once." "Quite right, Augustus," cried a voice, which Vanity felt must be the voice of Dame Domineer, "quite right Providence would not approve of your housing every vagrant that comes to your door." '•Really, Augustus," the lady retorted, "how self-indulgent you are, here in this warm room! And that poor creature outside!" "Maud I" called out Dame Domineer, "you were always self-willed, ever since you were four years old." "Well, well, well," Augustus rejoined in a good-natured tone, "this comes of being married to a wife. I suppose I may as well go at once. You are the most restless "Now, Augustus," the lady cried, "do go!" "Augustus," cried the dame, "don't go. Maud, I am astonished!"

Tho next instant the gentleman was standing beside Vanity. "What is your business, my girlf

Ho asked this question with a curious air of mingled condescension, authority and tcinlnoss.

Vanity took courage. It seemed easier, alter all, to deal with a man. "I come with a letter from Sister Catherine." ''Indeed!" the gentleman said but in that brief space he, too, passed under the spell of her face and voice. "Lot me see, will you— .von't you—had you not better come in to— to the drawing-room?"

Dame Domineer must have crept to the Joor to listen for in whispered accents that were ludicrousty audi hie, she was heard to xo'aint: "Maud, comeliere Augustus is actually asking her iu!"

Augustus looked naturally uncomfortable but Vanity, with an ease which the gentleman did not fail to admire, affected to have heard nothing. "I am not fit for the drawing-room," she said. "Please don't ask me."

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CHAPTER IIL AN OLD COAL.

The upshot of the interview in the library, and the perusal of Sister Catherine's letter, was auspicious. An hour later Vanity found herself alono In a pretty bedroom, surrounded by comfort and refinement and twelve hours' quiet before her. Weary though she was, she examined the room with pleased curiosity. The furniture, the pictures on the wall, the writing and toilet tables were all set out with taste and poor Vanity, who knew by experience the artifices of poverty or the flashy display of momentary wealth, saw uow /or tbe ftrst time the quiet elegance of a wealthy English home. She recalled the stories her mother used to tell of her own early days, and somehow Vanity did not feel altogether an alien in this luxurious mansion. A certain pleasure mingled with her foreboding) of the future. There was an interval of rest, however brief, in her tempestuous life, and so at last she sunk to sleep.

In tho morning a servant brought her a message that the lady of the house was engaged and could not see her until twelve o'clock and meanwhile a small boudoir next to her room was set apart for her use. Here she had her breakfast The room looked out upon the garden and as the morning was warm and sunny, she opened the window and enjoyed the fresh air. So she sat and mused, thankful that an interview which must be important, to her was for a while postponed.

Well might Vanity sit and muse. What road in life was she to taket Her experience was remarkable, almost unexampled. Her mother, affiectaonate, pious and refined, had made it the chief care of her struggling life to imprint something of herself upon her child. But Vanity had inherited some ol her father's rualiti*3 also: his recklessness* his love of •v.-'inge, his desire for pleasure at any cost Beads*, for many years pa«* the jrirt had livH a whirl of excitement. Tti? ..'ai-e of the footlights is not apt to Jotar r.i-i sty. Vanity loved admiration, .sue lid teen admired, applauded, otftrteJ. and .ill fch rest of it Sha wa* si, vc n:-. brilliant, at»d her talent for ac: u»jr .1, und-mfc^d. Why not go to Lou* dto.» nn-l try ln.kf Ifcr life of aa actress mi !vjYs and exemplary and «%v. :f sh:« Ui«»t life should no* be «S wh*t. sh» a-ked had the virtuv» w. i, for Vanity Hardware that Vaniinniwaiv tfc# TirtnOI»Wv"Ut W.ii she -it own mttfcTB*.-' .v tV w:! \wu\ in ho heart whit HO«O Uu« *?V TRT 1 HI thtptftr *v of hi\ n: virtuous perhaps -v-vl-. miiv* vf u!l. free! Y®. *hf

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Her experience of Willie Snow's inconstancy had been a bitter disclosure. Vanity had triolimri that young fellow. All that her Tnnfrhgr fa"* ever taught her about goodness had gathered around Willie, and he became in her eyes the image of integrity and virtue &2d how warm and living integrity and virtue seemed embodied in his person! Just when she expected him to rise to heroism, Willie sunk down to respectable selfish commonplace. Vanity suffered not from lacerated affection alone. Her idea had been degrai9d, not shattered that she might have endured. Virtue and goodness h«d been reduced to feeble amiability and prudent consideration for number one. Vanity conned over the admirers of other days. Not one bad "a character." But she seriously questioned whether any of them would have behaved like respectable Willie Snow! "So much for respectability 1" she said in heartfelt scorn. And yet she had no heartfelt scorn for Willie Snow. She loved him still—in spite of all, she loved him stilL And women forgive as long as they love. And they persist in finding excuses for men as long as any affection remains. "If Willie had not been respectable," murmured Vanity, "he would never have cast me off. It was all owing to his respectability."

And thus tnis sunny morning, musing on her life, and gazing out upon the pleasant garden. Vanity made a resolution which was daring, stern and wild, and yet had something pathetic in it She would take leave of these kind entertainers sell her watch and rings, make her way to London, look for a theatrical engagement work her way up in the profession—live after her own heart She had escaped from tha dominion of Sister Catherine, who had unquestionably gained an influence over her, and given her an impression of genuine goodness which she did not easily effaco. But a secret whisper in her heart, which as yet she had scarcely interpreted, gave her strength. Her choice was made. Let the past be past. Her brief dream of goodness was over. Bad she did not wish to be but light-hearted, prosperous, easy, above all independent of the respectable people—this she could be, and this she would be.

But what, was this whisper in her heart! Why, as she listened to it, did her coior deepen, and her eyes grow strangely bright, and her pulse beat fast? "Willie Snow—the man who loved me once—who was stolen from me—who could not resist me even now—the man that I love still—what if I won him back, after alii"

'•v- ^s-s CHAPTER IV. ABOUT TO MAKBY. Suddenly, as she sat at the window, she saw her handsome hostess appear, walking in a very sisterly way with the young horseman. They promenaded the gravel walk up and down, engaged in earnest talk yet it was not altogether serious, for the gentleman laughed now and again, and so did the lady, only her laughter was by no means unconstrained. A striking couple, Vanity thought The lady looked more comely than before in her morning dress and as for the gentleman, in his suit of gray tweed, and with his youth, vigor, well-turned limbs, and strong easy movements, he might well win a woman's heart It was a manly face, good-humored, not clever, but with enough force to redeem it from the fault of mere beauty. "Neither wise man," Vanity thought, "nor simpleton. Man of the world, though and good sort of that!" It was pleasant to see the brother's arm drawn through the sister's as they walked and the looks they exchanged expressed easy familiar affection. They walked up and down, down G"d up, and each time they passed under Vanity's window a sentence or two reached her ears. "No, Tom," the lady said, "I don't agre with you most decidedly not I cannot call her handsome. Of course I don't care to say she is anything else." "But, like the celebrated parrot, Maud," he replied, "you think a deal." "I wonder," Vanity thought, "who it is that Tom thinks handsome, and Maud thinks plain?"

Bnt the talk was lost in the distance, until as they paced back again these little shots were exchanged: "She plays well, Maud." &

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"Most mechanical." "And then her talk is lovely." "Yes old jokes fished out of 'Punch.'n "Maud! Maud!"

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"Not like your fun, Tom—fresh and original," "Pbrhaps not, dear but then, you see

Distance again, and the voices died off. At that moment an unmistakable summon was heard: "Mr. Pombroke! Mr. Pembroke! Here is Arabella, waiting this half hour for you to show her the beehives T'

Maud, the handsome vixen, gave a disdainful look, and then, with veiled sarcasm, dared to say:

There's a wasp's nest, too. Dont forget that, Tom." "What is this I hear about a wasp's nestf demanded the old lady, sailing tremendously down the gravel walk, like a man-of-war. 'la there any dangerf "There is generally danger when wasps are about," remarked Maud, with a quiet enjoy ment of her good fortune in the retort, "unless people are on their guard."

The old lady regarded Maud Neville with a kind of angry misgiving, which was curiously tempered by personal trepidation.

Mr. Pembroke," she called cut dramatically, "explain this. Maud cannot be made out Is there any dangerf "Not the slightest," replied Tom. "Well try fumigation." "And you know," Maud interjected, with fierce rapidity, "wasps can't bear tobacco."

The old lady was no dullard. She saw aa allegory in this speech, and understood itc bitterness. But she knew her game. "Then, Tom Pembroke,'' sha said impressively, "I commit my darling to your care. Tim grass is too wet for me." "Oh, never mind," Maud cried, with ad' jnirable cheerfulness "I can look after them." "Maud," the old lady called oat, In an awful voice, "how imprudent at you! A woman with a family on this damp grassi* "Never mind, dear I shall run the risk." "Maud," said the old lady, now exasperated, "you were always self-willed. Ever since you were four years oldp

CHAPTER V.

TAMTT VAXES A 9B3XS1X

But Fata fought for the okl lady. Tom end Arabella were destined to have the bees and wasps all to themselves.

Just «t that mcanent a servant caxne hurrying out and whispered something to bermbtrnss, who flew into the bouse without a word, seeming in an instant to forget her brother and the dangerous daughter and the angry dame. The dame gazed after bar in wrath, and da would have called after Maud for an explanation, but thai this retreat was to bar advantage, she restrained herself. "Tom Pembroke," she said again, "take oars Axafaefla.* "Make your naiad easy,® add Tom. 'And, Arabella, don't stay awtrjr too

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""And, both of you," cried the old lady, "remember that I am here—and waiting far you."

Each of these in junctions was calculated to impress Tom Pembroke with the idea of the preciousness of Arabella and that she must be watched like a vested virgin and that, above ail, her mother was a guardian who could command fear as well as love. Hie .cleverness of the whole will therefore be recognized and the old lady evidently praised herself as she sat down majestically and arranged her skirts with the conclusive air which is characteristic of ladies of her Ending- when they have acquitted themselves so as to secure the approval of their own consciences.

The cause of Maud Nevillefe abrupt exit did not at first appear. In about a quarter of an hour she came into Vanity's room, and Vanity noticed that her expression was anxious. Preoccupied she was, but this did not prevent her from entering into Vanity's conoerns with kindness and attention. The letter of her aunt—Sister Catherine—had evidently not been the first communication made to her concerning the young actress, for she knew all her history, and Vanity felt grateful for the tact and delicacy with which she glided over things which would be painful to the poor wanderer. Vanity was filled with admiration. This handsome, wealthy young woman, with her vigor and good sense, and her readiness to help the helpless, was afresh study in life. Vanity had bean used to that monotonous sort of character which lives chiefly in the world of gaslight, which, being reckless, fancies itself interesting, and is nothing if not unconventional. Alas! poor Vanity knew a little—very little, it must be confessed—of what she called "serious" people, and she would describe the cl»s? in two syllables— "plain" and "dull" This handsome young woman of the world—Paris dress, fine manner, vigorous good sense, kind heart and high tone—was a revelation of her own sex to poor Vanity Hardware. 'A saint in crape is twice a saint in lawn" may sound sufficiently satirical but there is no doubt whatever that Maude Neville's fine womanly character made a deeper impression on Vanity because of the lady's fashionable air. It was a surprise to find that true piety and healthy unaffected virtue could appear in a woman whose dress and style would have secured the admiration of a theatre.

That some scheme of life for Vanity had been arranged between Sister Catherine and her niece was evident throughout the conversation. Much Vanity wondered what the scheme could be and her curiosity was quickened by every sentence she heard. S&to could not fancy this nimble, lively, dressy woman recommending a gloomy, secluded, penitential life. Every minute she grew more charmed by the kind manner of her new friend, and felt even ready to accept her guidance. And Maud Neville, on her port, was irresistibly.attracted by the beauty of the wanderer, and could not conceal her admiration. But, after all, this secret plan, whatever it might be, Vanity was never to know.

A knock was heard at the door the same maid who had hurried out into the garden came in. "Please, ma'am, the doctor is here." "But why do you look so white?" the mistress asked, reading the servant's face with quick apprehension. "Is Miss Maud worse?" "Please, ma'am, the doctor must speak to you." "It is something serious!" tho lady exclaimed "I know it is something serious!"

And, with a face now paler than the servant's, she hurried from the room. The maid lingered for a moment |. "What is the matter?" Vanity asked. "Our smallest young lady has got smallpox," the servant said, shuddering as she spoke. "Master has seen the doctor, and we don't know what to do."

Vanity Hardware had the terror of that disease which every woman feels, and she turned pale herself. "And the little lady is master's pet," th« servant continued "and mistress has always made so much of her, and she has always slept beside mistress, and she won't hardly go out of her sight."

Vanity did not at first see the drift of this.

"It is something serious!V the lady exclaimed.

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"And now, you see," the maid went on, "the little lady cannot be kept qu'et, but keeps calling for her mother and the doctor wants her moved upstairs, but tbe little lady won't let any one touch her but her mother, and they are afraid the child will fret herjelf to death. "I dare say," Vanity remarked, "her mother will nurse her." "There it is, you see," the maid said, ck-eing the door and speaking in a confidential whisper: "master says the mother shall not go near her. You see"—cioeing tbe door more impressively—"master is so proud of missus' looks and he says, the risk shall not not be run." "Cant they get a nursef* Vanity asked. "Don't you see," the other replied, "that's where it is, This little lady is so ad to mistress singing to her. and being wiy her, that she will not allow any nurse to come near her and we only keep her qu:"t by the five minutes saying, 'Mamma's ootmng, dear and even then she bursts cut times nnd tar r-s." Here ihe maid paused for an instant. "And, if you please," she added, 'ilcctwr «ys the little lady must be kept quite away fr everybody and your room istl 'estiuth house for ber and will you pies come wnstairst Your room is made dark, and the little lady is to be taken there at OB

Vanity came upon tbe gallery over tbe large WR-ratioe UU, a? .l a she witnessed the some which the next chapter shall family f^xtray.

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Sir Julius Benedict in his later years had a horror of men servants, and used frequently to say: "I had men servants till I was weary of them, whon at last came one who deserved to be the last Imagine that this servant, and a very bad one he was, thought he could play the accordion, and played it like an assassin. Well, one day he comes to me saying: 'I want a favor. I have a voice and I wish to cultivate it At any hour of the day or night most convenient to you I shall be ready to take a lesson, and you can deduct it from my wages.' Since then 1 have done without a man servant"

Don't Want to Waste Time. [New York Timee.l "My dear friend," said a minister at the bedside of a sick man, "do you feel that you are prepared todief "I realise too well that I am not" replied the sick man, feebly. "I would be glad to speak with you concerning matters which at this time must concern—"

You are very kind, sir," interruptid the patient, "but the physicians are holding a consultation,- and I would learn their verdiot first"

Carried Herself Through College, [New Orleans Times-Democrat.] Robert Yergin, a one-armed ex-Confeder« ate soldier of South Carolina, has an lS-year old daughter who can not only run the engine to gin her father's cotton, hut she has earned money enough to carry her through the Columbia Female col logo, and to come out with the valedictory—the first honor in tho graduating class.

When Gen. Batler Went Tobogganing. [St Nicholas.] When I first went to Washington, the western approach to the capitol, before the pending "improvements" were commenced, was through a fine old park, the heavy foliage of which in spring concealed much of the capitol from view. The approach then led up two steep parallel terraces, which extended the whole length of the building. The pages, in winter time, took advantage of these declivities for coasting. Instead of sleds, however, they used certain large pasteboard envelope boxes, which they obtained from the folding rooms.

One day the terraces and park grounds were covered with a thick, hard coat of sleet so the envelope boxe3 were brought out, and the lively tobogganing began. In the midst of the sport, Gea Benjamin F. Butler, accompanied by a few other representatives, came along, and stopped on the parapet to witness the fun. As he seemed to enjoy the sight, oue of the pages asked him if lie would take a ride. After a brief deliberation, the general remarked: "Well, I think I will."

In a moment a box was placed at his die. posal near the edge of the parapet, or upper terrace. In this, with considerable difficulty, the portly representative ensconced himself, and soon he stated that he was "ready." At the word the pages gave a vigorous shove, and down he went with lightning swiftness, to the great delight of the assembled spectators. As wich increased momentum he struck the second terrace, the box parted, and, with terrific speed he finished the trip "ail by himself." And he was still going when lost in the distance of the p&rlc jrSlf

Above the Schedule Kates. [New York Times.]

Magistrate—Is this your first offense? Darkey—Yes, yo' houah dis am 4e fust time I'se ebber 'rested, deed 'tis.

Magistrate—Ten dollars fine. I'll let you off light Darkey (earnestly)—Dat's too much, yo' honah, deed 'tis. I swars I nebber pit id mo'n S5 befo'. *T4

Baron Nestrol: I once saw a celebrated race-horss that had grown old hitched to a twill cart Since then I don't relish thinking about my future.

,,' Why the Chinese Escaped, T*/ [The Argonaut.] The Sacramento Medical society recently discussed the question how far the drinking of tbe river water of that city by its inhabitants was responsible for the constant presence of malaria among them. A member stated that tbe Chih&meu of Sacramento were always free from the disease. Upon inquiry be found that they never drank the water except when it was made into tea, and had therefore been boiled. One Chinaman drank of the water and contracted malaria, and be was so little of a "heathen" that be attributed his illness to that indulgence.

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UCZEMA, or Salt Rueum, with its agonis~ ing itching and burning, instantly relieved by a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP and a simple application of CUTICURA, thegreat Skin Cure. This repeated daily, with two or three doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT,

the New Blood Purifier, to keep the blood ODof, the perspiration pnre and unirritating, tne bowels open, the liver and kidney activewill speedily cure Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm, Psoriasis, Lichen Pruritus, Scalded Head, Dandruff, and every species of Itching, Scaly anu Pimply Humors of the Scalp and Skin, when the best physicians and au remedies fail.

Will McDonald, 2542 Dearborn St., Chicago,gratefully acknowledges a cure of Eczema -rSalt Rheura, on hand, neck, face. arms-, and legs for seventeen years not Able to walk except on hands and knees for one year not able to help himse for eight years tried V* hundreds of remedies doctors pronounce** his case hopeless perm\nently cured by**' Cuticura Resolvent (olood purifier) internally, and Cuticura Soap (the great skin cores) externally.

Chas. Houghtom, Esq., lawyer, 28 State St., Boston, reports a case of Eczema underhis observation for ten years, which covered* the patient's body and imbs, and to which, all known methods of treatment had beei* npplied without benefit, which was com-* letely cured solely by the Cuticura Reme~ i, leaving a clean and healthy stein.

Mf. John Thiel, Wilkesbarre, Pa., writes: "I have suffered from Salt Rheum for over eight years, at times so bad that 1 could not attend to my business for weeks at a time. Three boxes of Cuticura and four bottles Resolvent have entirely cured me of this dreadful disease. """"V

Sold everywhere. Price: COTICTOA, 50 ctts. RKSOLVENT, 81.00 SOAP, 25 cents. POTTKH DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass. Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases.," Til? A TfTlFY the Complexion and 8kin

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by using the Cuticura Soap.

"TIRED AND ACHING MUSCLES.. crying through countless nerves for test ami relief." Like manna to the children of Israel is tho Cuticura

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Yon can't affbrd to laugh, dear girls, Unless your teeth are whith as pearls— Unless your mouth is pink and sweet. And your two lips In rosebuds meet And you cannot supply this want, But through the use of SOZODONT!

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With many thanks to the lr. for his valuable remedy, I remaUi, Yrmrs Truly, Bcv. O. W. MAaKjra.

Clyde, Ohio. l-m.

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Man and Beast.

Mustang Liniment is older than most men, and used more and more every year.

Attorney at Law,

Office':—Main Street.*

JJK. W.O. ELCHELBERGER,

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Room 18, Savings Bank Building. «f Terre Hante, ma 9—13 a. m. Omoe hour*, g— 6 p. m.

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Plaster to the tired, overworked^ aching muscle. l)o not d»uy yourself the comfort afforded by* this new, original and upeedy to pain and inflammation. At

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druggists, 25c. five for #1.00. Mailed free. Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Bostoa.

SAN FORD'S RADICAITCURE FOR CATARRH

VHtcli- Hazel, Ameriruii Pine,Canada Fir, Marigold, and Clover Blossoms,

A single d0S8 Of Sanford's Radical Cux^ iDHuiiuiy relieves the mo^t vioieut SneeuiVig^* or lleao Colds, clears the Head as by angles, stops watery discharges from the Nnse andEyes, prevent^ Ringing Noises in tile Head,, cures Nervous Headache, and suteeiuasChHIs* and Fevers. In Chronic CiUnnhi it) aleanses^ the nasal passa"es of foul mocas, restores, the senses of smell, taste, and hearing wheiL affected, freestlie head, throat,and bronchial tubes ol offensive matter, sweetens and purifies the breath, stops the cough, and arrests the progress of Catarrh towards Consump-. tlon.

One bottle Radical Cure, one box ChtaimAaf! Bolvent and Hanford's Inhaler, all In ®n«* package, of all druggixts for 11.00. Ask for Sanford's Radical Cure.

Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.

AAI IIMO. or the relief and prevenInstant It is ayplied, of Rheumatism,Neut ralgla, Sciatica, CoughtL "Weak Back, 8tomach. ana

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Ingr and Burning Diseases: Positively Cured.

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AiTE® (an Electric Battery com blned with a Porous Plaster) and laugh att pain. 25c. everywhere.

Professional Care

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PICTURES, FRAM&8, MOULDINGS.

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A DNINUTBATOB'S 8ALR Notice Is hereby gtv«*n that by virtue of an, rderof the Vigo Circuit Court, the undersigned, administratrix of tbe estate of Ellaa Reeve, deo-ased, will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court Hous*-, in tbe city of Terre Haute, VJgo County. Indiana, on Monday, tbe 17th day of August, 1885, at 2 o'clock P. M., the following described real estate to wit: Kixty-seven seres off the east side of the north east quarter of section 27, town 12. north range 10 west in Vigo County, Indiana, or a* much thereof as may beneeemary to pay tbe debts and Hubilittesof said estate.

TERMH OF SALE—One-third cash, the residue in equal Installments of and 12 months with notes bearing 9 per cent Interest and attorneyfees, wslvlng appraisement laws, with approver security and secured by mortgage on tbe premise*. ..

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CATHERINE J. ItKKVF,,

lS-4w Administratrix^''

Btate of Indiana, County of Vigo, In the Vhso Circuit Court, May term. 1885.

No 14,97%. Tbe Terre Haute Elevator Co. vs. Springfield Fire and Marine insurance Company, et el. In attachment and garnishment.

Be It known, that on the 11th day of July, 1875, ft was ordered by the Court that the Clerk notify by publication said Bpringfleld Fire and Marine Insurance Company as nou-restd«nt defendsnt of tbe pendency of this action against It. 8s Id defendant Is therefore hereby notified of the pendeney of said action against it and that the same will stand for trial September 7th, J8&, the same being st September term of said Court in tbe year J*85.

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MKRR11X N. SMITH, Clerk.

John O. Williams and B. F. Haveus, Attorneys for Flf.