Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 19, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 October 1891 — Page 7

CH A ITER XIV.

iijW dazzling lovely *h« wa: I gazed at

hir

with tho same

'bewildered fascination that had stupiiifti rny reason and Judgment when I beiu ld her for the first lime. The black robes she wore, the

lone crape veil thrown back from her clustering hair and miguoiine face, all the sombre shadows of her mourning garb only served to heighten and display her beauty to greater advantage. A fair widow truly! I, her lately deceased husiui ii i.e iy admitted the magnetic power of her charms! She paused for an Instant on the threshold, a winning smile wti her lips she looked at me, hesitated. and finally spoke in courteous accents— "I think I cannot be mistaken! Do I address the noble Count, Cesare Oliva?"

I tried to speak, but could not My mouth wit* dry and parched with excitement, my throat swelled and ached with the pent-up wrath and despair of emotions. I answered her question silently by a formal bow. She at once advanced, extending both her hands with the coaxing grace of manner I had so often admired. "1 am the Countess Roiuanl,5'she safd, si ill tmiliiiK. "I heard from Signor 1'eirarl that yon proposed visiting his studio this afternoon, and I could not resist the temptation of coming to e\pre*-» my personal acknowledgements for the almost regal gift you sent me. The jewels arc ri-ally magnificent. Permit me to offer yon mv sincere thanks!"

I cautfht her outstretched hands and wrung them hard,-—.so hard that the rintf-i she wore must, have dug into her lleili and hurl lu r, thought site was too well-bred to utter any exclamation. I had fully recovered myself, and was prepared to act out mv pari. "On the contrary. Madame," 1 said in a strong hnr»h

deeply

smoked

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voice, "the thank-* must coiuu entirely have carried more conviction from me, for the honour you ha\e conferred u[ion me by accepting trilles so Insignificant —especially at a time when the cohl brilliancy of mere diamonds must Inf upon the sensitive feelings of your recent widowhood, lielieve me. 1 sympathize

with your bereavement!

Ilatl youi husband lived, the jewels would have bc.cn his gift to you, and how much more acceptable they would then have appeared in your eyes! I am proud to think' you have condescended so far as to receive them from so unworthy a hand i- mine."

As 1 spoke her face paled.—she seemed startled, and regarded me earnestly. Sheltered behind my

spectacles.

I OAt'OUr ltRtt 0tT.sn KTOHKt A.vn

uid tu

"Of cout-ve I »nHvered with a slight tou.-h of sitsre in tnY tone. "Who wov/Ul not b« charmed in the presence of such vo«th and beaut*! And I am as«o tlatterHi for I know what exceptional favour the C«»itte«sa Roman) extends toward me, in allowing me to make her acquahiSanee at a time which mo*! naturally 1h' for her a seehsded season of sorrow."

At these word* my wife's face suddenly assumed an expression of wistful and appealing geet5«»n«'sv "Ah, poor unfortunate Fabso." she sighed. "iio« terrible it seero* 'hat ho is not here to greet you! How gladiy he w-.uUl have welc«me,j a .y friend of hi# f.-.ther's—ho adored bis father, poor

HANDS

win-no tiu:m hauo.

I met the K»jte of iier largo dark eyes without embarrassment. Slowly sho withdrew her slight linger* from my clasp. I placed an easy-chair for her she sank softly into it with her old air of Indolent ease, the eas« of a spoilt empress or sultan's favourite, while sho still continued to look up at me thoughtfully Ferrari, meanwhile, busied himself in bringing out more wine: he also produced a dish of fruit and some sweet cakes, and while occupied in these duties as our host be iiogan to laugh. "Ma. ha! you arc caught!" he exclaimed to me gaily. "You must know we planned this together, Madame and 1. ust to take you by surprise. Titer® »v knowing when you would torsuaii.sl to visit the Omtessa, and she est uil she had thanked you, this meet inc. Could better? Cnt'»e, Co nip, eon-

an iiartiH u,

I cannot rv-alire tbst he is dead.

I* too sad ecu. to« iir*%adf«l! I do think I ever mwf the nf his Ys„-

Asiti Si. «mos wttulljf filW with tears —-the'.igh the fact

did

not surprise Hie

and appeared emoarrassed—be was not so good an actor as she was an actress. Studying them both, I know not which feeling gained the mastery in my rnlnd —contempt or disgust ••Console, yourself, Madame," I said coldly. "Time should be quick to heal the wounds of one so young and beautiful as you are. Personally speaking, much regret your husband's death, but I would entreat you not to give way to grief, which, however sincere, mustunhnppilr be u«eless. Your life lies beforr you—and may happy days and as fail a ruture await you as you deserve."

Siie smiled, her tear-drops vanished like morning dew disappearing in the sun's heat "I thank you for your good wishes, Conte," she said: "but it rests with you to commence my happy days by honouring me with a visit. You will come, will you not? My house and all that it contains are at your service!"

I hesitated. Ferrari looked amused. "Madame is not aware of your dislike to the society of ladies, Conte," he said, and there was a touch of mockery in Itis tone. I glanced at him coldly, and addressed my answer to mv wife. "Signor Ferrari is perfectly right," I said, bending over her, and speaking in a low tone "1 am often ungallant enough to avoid the society of mere women, but, alas! I have no arjnnr of defence against the smile of antrel."

Atid 1 bowed with a deep and courtly reverence. Her face brightened—she adored her own loveliness, and the desire of conquest awoke in her immediately. She took a glass of wine front my hand with a ianguld grace, and lixed her glorious eyes full on me with a smile. "That Is a very pretty speech," site said sweetly, and it means, of course, that you will come to-morr'nv. Angels exact obedience! Gui 1 mean Signor Ferrari, you will accompany the Conte and siiow hi in tho way to tho Villa?"

Ferrari bent his head with some stiffness. lie, looked slightly sullen. •'1 am glad to see," he observed with some petulance, "that your persuasions

tho was

To mo

Conte Oliva than mino. apparently iuilexible." She lauuhed gaily. "Of course! I only a woman who can always win own way—am I not right, Conte?*' sho glanced up at me with an arch I expression of mingled mirth and malice.

Itis her and

What a love of mi "diiof she had! Sho saw that Guldo was piqued, and sho took Intense delight in leasing him yot further. "I cannot tell, Madame," I answered her. "1 know so little of your charming I sex that I need to bo instructed. But I instinctively fool that you must bo right, whatever you say. Your cyos would convert an inlltlel!" "Again she looked at mo with one, of those wonderfully brilliant, seductive, arrowy glaneds, then sho roses to tako her leave. "An angels visit truly," I said lightly "sweet, but brief!" "Wo shall meet, tomorrow, she re (died smiling. "I consider I have your promise von must not fail me I 'omc as early as you like in the afternoon, then yon will see my litfclo girl

Stella. She is very like poor Fablo. Till tomorrow, adieu!" She extended her hand. I raised It to my Hps. Sho smiled as sho withdrew it,

and looking at me, or rather at the glasses

wore, sho Inquired,—

"You suffer with your eyes?" "Ah, Madame, a terrible infirmity! cannot endure the lights Hut I should not complain-it is a weakness common to ace." "You do not seem to bo old," sho said, thoughtfully. With a woman's quick I ovo she had noted, I suppose, the onwrinkled smoothness of my skin, which no disguise could alter. But I ex claimed with affected surprise— "Not old! With these white hairs!" "Many young men have them." sho said. "At any rate they often accompany middle a»e, or what is called tho prime of life. And really, it yottr case, thev are verv becoming

And witli a courteous gesture of farewell she moved to leave the room. Both Ferrari and myself hastened to escort her downstairs to her carnaare, which Mood in waithiir at the door the very carriage and pair of chestnut ponies which mvsc.jf had given her as a birthday pre- Ferrari offered to assist her in mount ins." the step of the\ehicio sho put his a"m a ode with a light jesting word and accepted mine instead. I helped her in. ami arranged her e*nibout Iter fe.o. -^.d $h« h.'tha* we ssuo.i Uare*unS *h.' watch-p-*r:nre. The horses 'r cd an tor, and in a co-.jplo of da:tty e.jnip ee wa* otli of ?hi?is more of it could of d«st. stirred up turntni to look at face stern, and his brows w« re drawn together in a frown. Stuns* already! thought Already the little asp of jealousy commenced ii- bister work! The truling favour hi* licht-o'fove ami my wife had emended to me in ehsK*5og my arm instead of his as a mometitAry support ha«l evideiitly snfisclent to pique hts pride, t«oo! what blind bats men are" With all their high ca|\abHttic.i and immortal destines, with all !h« world hoforo them so conquer, they caa sink umjervi^l and down to im* weaknisss Iwfatv tin ttlighUof word or ins4lesvt gesture of friroloas feminise cr't'-aiarn?, whose b«st devotions are paid to the mirror that reflecw her in the asosi ?^om?ng iiffbt! How ea.sy would be i«j \ti3i:^ance, I mused, as I watched Fert*ri, I touched him on the Shoulder he started .from his tsacomlort* ab?«o. re vers* and forced a I h«ld o«t a eijgar ra.««x. •"What ar» yoa dreaming off* I

broide ntnldci heaoe in« lie ai a h: miir, sight. be s« by Us my co

in d.:

aft»

Who

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:b« lv*»t, -ny mvmon ran wyp ti w*«»»rT--sueh Cools we ner*r done «r« take nil the for peal grsef,

wiU Vr: V.f atd we tnerj %r ietiOYl Iiil» 1% pretty feignmi a-ul i.arturv *v it o. •.J 5 hsilly and ifceUtshne*! Itvm my wife to

oiirwive# Ui find tneth-

»i5or, for the astafno' fa.»v« no root sax-e fa

I rls*je*d Qsvfektjr: Ferrari he conctt«d.

Asked

him }*ttfhistgly--,*llebo sA.»Jb«waai«d 00 the or Venus a* she ro$e In bare h#mtf tnm the wa^en? Kitber.oefUsei--

I broke into a violent lit ot laughter, and clapped him roughly on the shoulder. "Your warning is quite necessary, my good young friend," 1 said. Come, now, do I look a likely man to attract the attention of an adored and caprhiotts beauty? Besides at my ago the idea is mou irons! I could figure as her father, or yours, if you like, but iu the capacity of a lover— impossible!"

He eyed mo attentively. "Sho said you did not seem old," he murmured, half to himself and half to me.

Oh, 1 grant you she made me that little compliment, certainly,"! answered, amused at the suspicions that evidently tortured his mind "and accepted it as it was meant, in kindness. 1 am well awaro what a battered and unsightly wreck of a man I must appear in her eves when contrasted with you, Sir An tinous!"

He (lushed warmly. Then, w|thalwilf apologetic air. lie said— Well, you must, forgive me iT I have seemed over-scrupulous. The (,'onicssa Is like a—a sister to me in fact, my late friend Fabio encouraged a fraternal affection between us. and now he is gone I feel it more than ever my duty to protect her, as It were, from herseir. Sho is so young and light-hoarted and thoughtless that—but you understand me, do-you not?"

I bowod. I understood him perfectly. Ho wanted no more poachers on the land he himself had pilfered. Quite right, from his point of view! But I was the rightful owner of the land after all, and I naturally had a different opinion of the matter. However, I made no remark, and feigned to be rather bored by the turn the conversation was taking. Seeing this. Ferrari exerted himself to be agreeable: ho became a gay and entertaining coinpaniou once more, and after he had Hxeji the hour for our visit to the Villa Romani the next afternoon, our talk turned upon various matters connected with Naples and its inhabitants, and their mode of life. I hazarded a few remarks on the general immorality and loose principles that prevailed among the people, just to drrw my companion out and sound his character more thoroughly,— though I thought I knew his opinions well. "Pooh, my dear Conte," ho exclaimed with a light laugh, as he threw away the end of his cigar, and watched it as it burned dully like a little red lamp among the green grass where it...had fallen, "what is immorality after all? Merely a matter of opinion. Take the hackneyed virtue of conjugal fidelity. When followed out to tho bitter end what Is the good of it—where docs it lead? Why should a man be tied to one woman when he has love enough for twenty? The pretty slender girl whom he chose as a partner in his impulsive youth ni a become a fat. coarse, redfaeee female horror by the time he has attained to the full vigor of manhood and yet. as long as she lives, the law insists that the full tide of his passion shall flow always in one direction—always to the same, dull, level, unprofitable shore! The law is absurd, but it exists and the natural consequence is that we break it. Society pretends to be horrified when we do—yes, 1 know: but it is all pretence. And the thing is no worse hi Naples than it is iu l/mdon, the capital of the moral British race, only here we are perfectly frank and make no effort to hide our little sins, while there they cover them up carefully and make believe to be virtuous. It is the veriest humbug—the parable of Pharisee atid Publican over again." "Not quite," I observed, "for the Publican was repentant, and Naples is not." "Why should sua be?" demanded Ferrari, gaily "what In the name of heaven is the good of being penitent about anything? Will It mend matters? Wbo is to te pacified or pleased by our contrition? God? My dear Conte, there are very few of us nowadays ho*believe In

Deity. Creation is a mere caprice of the natural elements. The best thing wo can do is to enjoy ourselves while we live we have a very short time of It, and when w® die there is an end of all thinsrs s© far as we are concerned."' "Tbat t« your creed?" I asked "That is aiy creed, ceriaialy. It was Solomon's in bis heart ot hearts. 'Eat, drink and be merry, for to-morrow we die.* It is the creed of Naples, and of nearly all Italy. Of coarse ti»e vulgar still ding to exploded theorie® of *»perstlsiou* belief, but th« educated classes are far bevond the old-world notion*." *1 believe you," I answered eotnpawdIj. 1 bad no wish to argue with him I onlv toutfbt to read his shallow soul

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING A 11,

or both? I assure you comfortable smoke is as pleasant in he way as tho smile of a wornou."

He took a cigar and lit it, bnt made no answer. "You are dull, my friend," I continued gaily, hooking my arm through his and pacing him up and down on the turf in front, of his studio. "Wit, they say, should be sharpened by the glance of brieht eye how comes it that the edge of your conyerse "Seems blunted? Perhaps your feelingsare too deep for words? If so, I do not wonder at ife, for the lady is extremely lovely."

He glanced quickly at me. "Did I not say so?" he exclaimed. "Of all creatures uuder heaven she is surely the most perfect! Even you, Conte, with your cynical ideas about women—even you were quite subdued and influenced by her I could see it!"

I puffed slowly at my cigar and pretended to meditate. "Was I?" I said at last, with an air of well-acfd surprise. "Really subdued and influenced? I do not think so. But I admit I have never seen any woman so entirely beautiful."

He stopped in his walk, loosened his arm from mine, and regarded me fixedly. "I told you so," he said deliberately "You must remember thit I told you so. And now, perhaps, I ought to warn you." "Warn me!" I exclaimed in feigned alarm. "Of what—against whom? Surely not the Contessa Romani, to whom you were so anxious to introduce me? She has no illness, no infectious disorder? She is not dangerous to life or limb, is she?"

Ferrari laughed at the anxiety I displayed for my own bodily safety—an auxietv which I managed to render almost comic—but he looked somewhat relieved too.

Oh, no," he said, "I meant nothing of that kind. I only think it fair to tell you that she has very seductive manners, and she may pay you little attentions which would (latter any man who was not aware that they are only a part of her child-like manner, pretty wavs in short they might lead liitn erroneously to suppose himself the object of her particular preference, and

through and through, that 1 might be couvinced of his utter worthlessness. "According to modern civilization there is really no special need to be virtuous unless it suits us. The only thing necessary for pleasant living is to avoid public scandal." "Just so!" agreed Ferrari "and that can always be easily managed. "Take a woman's reputation—nothing is so easily lost, wo all know, before she is actually married but marry her well,and she is free. She can have a dozen lovers if she likes, and if she is a good manager her husband need never be the wiser, lie has his amours of course— why should sho not have hers also? Only some women are clumsy, they are oversensitive and betray themselves too easily then the injured liusbaud (carefully concealing his own littlo peccadilloes) finds everything out and thero is a devil of a row—a moral row, which is the worst kiud of row. But a reallv clever woman can always steer clear of slander if she likes."

Contemptible ruffian! I thought, glaac ing at his handsome face and figure with scarcely veiled contempt With all his advantages of education and his well bred air he was yet ruffian to the core— as low in nature, if not lower, than the half savage tramp for whom no social law has ever existed or will exist. But I merely observed: "It is easy to see that you have a thorough knowledge of the world and its ways. I admire your perception. From your remarks I judge that you have no sympathy with marital wrongs?" "Not the least," he replied drily, "they are too common, and too ludicrous. The 'wronged husband,' as he con siders himself in such cases, always cuts such an absurd figure." "Always?" I inquired, with apparent curiosity. "Well, generally speaking, he does. How can he remedy the matter? Ho can only challenge his wife's lover, A duel is fought, in which neither of the opponents are killed they wound each other slightly, embrace, weep, have coffeo together, and for the future consent to share tho lady's affections amicably."

Veramento!" I exclaimed, with a forced laugh, inwardly cursing his dotestable flippancy "that is the fashionable mode of taking vengeance?" "Absolutely the one respectable way of doing it," he replied "it is ouly the canaille who draw heart's blood in earnest."

Only tho canaille! I looked at him fixedly. His smilling eyes met mine with a frank and fearless candour. Evidently he was not ashamed of his opinions, he rather gloried in them. As ho stood there with tho warm sunlight playing upon his features he scorned the very type of youthful and splendid manhood an Apollo in exterior—in mind a Silenus. My soul sickened at the sight of him. I felt that the sooner this strong treacherous life was crushed tho hotter there would be one traitor loss In the world at any rate. The thought of my dread but. just purpose passed over mo like tho breath of a bitter wind,—a tremor shook my nerves. My face must have betrayed some sign of my inward emotion, for Ferrari exclaimed— "You are fatigued, Conto? You aro ill? Fray take my arm!" lie extended it as ho spoke. I put it gently but firmly aside. "It Is nothing," I said coldly "a mere faintnoss which often overcomes the remains of a recent illness." 'ro glanced at my watch tho afternoon was wanning rapidly. "If you will excuso mo," I continued,

I will now take leave of you. Regarding tho picturos you havo pormitted mo to select, my servant shall call for them this evening to save you the trouble of sending thorn." "It Is no trouble began Ferrari. "Pardon me," I Interrupted him you must allow me to arrange the matter In mv own way. I am some what self-willed, as you know."

Ho bowed and smiled—the smile of a ourtier and sycophant—a smile I hated. He oageriy proposed to accompany mo back to my hotel, but 1 declined this offer somewhat peremptorily, though at tho same time thanking him for Ills courtesy. Tho truth was. I had had almost too much of his society the strain on my nerves began to tell I craved to be alone. I felt that if I were much longer with him I should be tempted to spring at him and throttle the life out of him. As it was, I bade him adieu with friendly though constrained politeness he was profuse in his acknowledgements of the favour I had done him by purchasing his pictures. I waived all thanks aside, assuring him that my satisfaction in the matter far exceeded his, and that 1 was proud to bo the possessor of such valuable proofs of his genius. He swallowed my flattery as eagerly as a fish swallows bait, and we parted on excellent terms. Ho watched me from his door as I walked down the hilly road with the slow and careful step of an elderly man: once out of his sight, however, I quickened my pace, for the tempest of conflicting sensations within mo made it difficult for me to maintain even the appearance of composure. On entering my apartment at the hotel the first thing that met my eyes was a large gilt osier basket, filled with fine fruit and flowers, placed conspicuously on the centre-tablo.

I summoned mv valet "Who sent this?" I demanded. "Madame the Contessa Romani," replied Vincenzo with discreet gravity. "There is a card attached, if^ the Excellence will be pleased to look."

I did look- It was my wife's visitingcard, and on it was written in her own delicate penmanship— "To remind the Conte of his promised visit tomorrow."

A sudden anger possessed me. I crumpled up the dainty glossy bit of paste-

Jk CTITOES ATfOKB rO**ESSK*» MB. board and flcng it aside. The mingled odoors of tfce froit and flowers offended my sense*. "I care nothing for M*se trifles," I •ddrwsfmt Vincents almost imt»-

tientiy. "Take them to tTie'litUe daughter of the hotel-keeper she is a child, she will appreciate them. Take them away at once*"

Obediently, Vincenzo lifted tho basket and bore it out of the room. I was relieved when its fragrance and colour had vanished, I, to receive as a gift tho product of my own garden. Half vexed, half sore at heart, 1 threw myself into an easy chr.lr anon I laughed aloud! So! Madame commences the game early. I thought Already paying these marked attentions to a man she knows nothing of beyond that he is reported to bo fabulously wealthy. Gold, gold for ever! What will it not do! It will bring the proud to their knees, it will force the obstinate to servile compliance, it, will conquer aversion and prejudice. The world is a slave to its yellow glitter, and the love of woman, that perishable article of commerce, is ever at its command. Would you obtain a kiss from a pair of ripe red lips that seem the very abodo of honeyed sweetness? Pay for it then with a lustrous diamond the larger tho gem the longer the kiss! The more diamonds you give the more caresses you will get The jeunesse doree, who ruin themselves and their ancestral homes for the sake of the newest and prettiest female puppet on the stage, know this well enough. 1 smiled bitterly as I thought of the languid witching look my wife had given me when sho said, "You do not seem to bo old" I know t.he meaning of her eyes I had not studied thoir liquid lights and shadows so long for nothing. My road to revengo was a straight and perfectly line—almost too smooth. I could have wished for some difficulty, somo obstruction but there was none—absolutely none. The traitors had walked deliberately into tho trap set for them. Over and over again I askod myself quietly and in cold blood,—was there any reason why I should havo pity on them? Had they shown one redeeming point in their characters? Was there any nobleness, any honesty, any real sterling good quality in either of them to justfy my consideration? And al ways tho answer came, N'o! Hollow to tho heart's core, hypocrites both, liars both,—even the guilty passion thoy cherished for one another had no real earnestness in it savo tho pursuit of present pleasure for she. Nina, in that fatal interview in the avouuo where I had been a tortured listener, had hinted at the possibility of tiring of hor lover, and he had frankly declared to mo that very day that It was absurd to suppose a man could be true to ono woman all Ills life. In brief, tlioy deserved their approaching fate. Such men as Guldo and such women as my wife aro, I know, common enough in all classes of society, but thoy aro not tho less pernicious animals, meriting extermination as much, if not more, than tho less harmful beasts of prey. The poor beasts at any rate toll no lies, and after death their skins are of somo value but who shall measure the mischief done by a false tongue,—and of what use Is the corpse of a liar savo to infect tho air with pestilence? 1 used wonder at the superiority of men over the rest of the animal creation, but 1 see now that it Is chlcfiy gained by excess of selfish cunning. The bulky, goodnatured, Ignorant lion who has only one honest way of defending himself, namely with tooth and claw, is no match for the jumping, two-legged little rascal who hides himself behind a bush and fires a gun aimed direct at tho biggor brute's heart. Yot the lion's mode of battlo Is tho braver of tho two, and tho cannons, torpedoes, and other Implements of modern warfare are proofs of man's cowardIce and cruelty as much as they aro of his diabolical Ingenuity. Calmly comparing the ordinary lives of mon and beasts—judging them by their abstract virtues merely—I am inclined to think the beasts tho more respectable of tho two! [7b be Continued.]

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Soma ttmo atfo a nunatruko so

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norvos that at times they were beyond eontrol eyes wtro dull and without, oxnrbsnion, and a twitehlnttof iho muscle*

tho fiuv, •I almost

continual movomentof tho Iminis and u:i. especially tiio left Ride. Thore was imi» ^..in.-nt, nt speech, and at tlmoB would bo so overcome with di »iuoHn an lt bo unaiilo to Htand. Hoard of Pastor KooniR'fl Nerve Tonic tried oriu bou!e, and noticed ogreat change tried another, and HO'V can say tliat I am enjoying jw/.- IvtHh. atcntly ih'rros (inl a fluod tpitiih\ liieh I had todt euUroly before usinu your medKmo,

Fit A NIC L. (HiAi K.

—A Vnliiablo Hook en Nervous

DImoi»mom

sent ti-eo to any address,

nnd poor ptitionts can also obtain tliis medicine

IVco

of ehuriro.

This remedy has boon prepared by the Jtnverond Pastor Koonw. of Fort Wayne, 1ml.. since 1HJ0, and la now prepared underhis ilirooUon by tho

KOENIG MED. CO., Chicago, III.

Bold by Dragcltta at 81 per Bottle. 0 for Oft £ugO Size, IBJ.70. a Dottlos tor wo.

SURE CURE FOR CATARRH

FOR OYER FIFTY YEARS this old Sovereign Remedy has stood the test, and stands to-day the best known remedy for Catarrh, Cold in tho Head and Headache. Persist in its use, and it will elfect a cure, no matter of how long standing the case may be.

For sale by drupg-ists.

LADIES!

Witt C.ROOD'S

MAQIC

DETECTIVE!

SCALE

the bentjmostjM'rfecii simplest ladles' TallorlriK System (0 URO. Oirr 120,000 Sold

Cuts nil Knfment* worn byt'Sdlenand ClilUl r'Ti (inchi* dliiK untieWirments nri! ulecves) to tit the form porlectlyj notrylnttonorrctltUnK. Kii«tly lenrnnrt. ltjye OH TRIAL. 8»»ntB« IbltrnlirHlarmcnl »nl klAIa i$.7.i"V«ll!M.n4ra«M,*ll4Jlr SCAI.K and IKKTRI mo* HOOK, and Ifnol Mll.flfd ytm ran rHttffl It within AO ttny* nm! we til r*fond r*rr) e*nl of tour rmnnrr. AttfCKT* WA3TKD* ir1»rw. tlreoUra tr+m, ROOD MAQIO 0OALECO., CHIOAOO, IL.L'8,

locality to act ns f'rlvnt« Detodlv#) under our Inst motions. Hend stamp for particulars. WAMHINOTON DEI ISCi 1 VE AO KNC'Y IJox 787, Washington, Iowa.

WIIERK DOLLARS ARE MADE

The line of the OfEKX A *UKW KNT ItOUTK through KKNTlfOKY, TENNKKHRK, ALARAMA, MIHHJHHfPPl.and IHfANA OFPEK-S iiitv,\iv,it oi'i'orrrvrnKs TO

SETTLEltS, A NUFACTU EKS & EN liKAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

than any other j»art of the U. K., vast bodies of

Coal, Iron. 'l imber & Farm Lands

Also TIIOl'MANtiH of ACfiEH of UiSti LEAF YELLOW PIKE for *«Je cheap. TbU ro*d run# through the thriving towns of I^jxinKton, Danville, and temerwt, Ky.

loo*su Ala. Meridian, H»ttte*bttrit, Jackn and VlcksburK, Mian. Orleans, Delhi, Monroe, and KhrevejK»rt, La. Bo me of the new towns will donate money and land to locate manofeetailn# eaterprtmm.

Tbe & ft. Co. will mmkn low rale* for Paaceegent and Freight, and afforti investor* every opportunity to examine the diIterant lottuitfe*. If n#er*mry, will wend a repm *?»ntatlre with the party.

Full particular*, ami any required information, will be Kent by application to D. G/EDWAltnvamailonAft..!

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