Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 December 1891 — Page 7

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Ami hc dr.'W li-r-.*if up to her full ji' i^lit and Miiih'd a'.tiiHi a* -dm uttered tin. lie, I know it w,i*« it lit* but I seized lli'- ija11• wiio^i- cai'i -tuuv? tn«-, and ii. iii it hat.I. lisw*rrd "Vuii li.vi- uie'.' No. uo--l cannot believe it it imp."-ii.hr:"

Sit.- iinm-h*'I softiv. "Il true !h-hu!i.". -h" "aid nipli.i:i-ally, "tlio i. tir~! iitn*' si« oi I know I *ltoil id I \oti' I toll you rranUh 1 nev.-r .•vtui iiW«-l luv huftbaml. und lii-.uu'li in sum.' things you ri'«cinlili- i.itii, you are ijuih- ditT''r nt. in (iile-!-. and »upeii'ii' t" him in ••very «.i. lieiieve it or nut a-, yon like, you are he imiI', man hi till 'he virld 1 havn evef Inved!"

And -in' inaiie liie a-*-erlioii wnblushmttly. with an air of conscious pride mid virtue. Half snip"ficd 4»i hor manner, I aikoit. ••Then v.mi will ic my wif(?" "I ill:'" she auM\eri'ii and t«'ll ui» your name is Coiire, It not? "Vits," I said un'clianii'iilly. -Tlu-n Osari'." »h« tnunnuriMl tondory, "l will make you lovo me very nnich!''

And with attuifk lit In* inoveini'iit of her supple liltlll'e, slje ni»stlt«d .softly av'ainst tne, and turned up hor radiant flowing face. "Kiss uie!" she sivid, and waited. As ouo In a whirling dream, I stooped and fclxsed those false nwoet lips! 1 would have more readily placed my mouth upon that of a poisonous serpent! Yet that kiss roused a sort of fury In itie. I sMoped my arms round her half-reel!n-iug il«ure, drew her gently backwards to the coueh sho had left, and sat down beside her still embracing hor. "You really lore me?" I asked almost fiercely. "Yes!" "And I am the first man whom you kave really cared for?" "You are!" "You nevor liked Ferrari?" "Never!" "Did he ever kiss you as I have done?" "Not once!"

Ood! how the lies poured forth! a very OWCAde of them! and they were all told with such an air of truth! 1 marvelled at the ease and rapidity with which they glided otT this fair woman's tongue, feelit»« somewhat the same sense of stupid astonishment a rustic exhibits when he woes for the first time a conjurer drawing yards and yards of many-coloured ribbon out of his mouth. I took up the little hand on which the wedding ring I had placed Ihere was still worn, and quietly slipped upon the slim linger a circlet of magnificent rose brilliants, I had ixuur carried this trinket about with me in expectation of the moment that had now tune Si started from my arms wit is an htmat of d«*!uht. "Oh. istiw 1«v 'w uixxl you ate to in*":"

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flown, and e.mie '••lose up to -hoi fr.iiMMiit bfiitii f'-ti warm on my cheek. rat»t?«- k':s/f fascinated me and a s4jt" of tri!!j«»i' shook my nerve*. ••You m-an." "he said, with a lender jiatlm- in i.-'t voire "that you at- willUiK t" r.i.ury in", hut that yn do not ri-aliv i"V- in.-?"

Ai.'i alin»M j«ljjn'all«i!ly *h« Iftld hel wliii*- hand on lay houider, -lor iuu-.it:-rvi IW Wf' low and titri 1 iii t? *»li»* •,igln-d faintly- 1 wan ilent.- br.UliuK ti• 11• 1111v with ihe foolish iii.it had -.{in tf up within un\ tin' l»*sire lw draw thi* witehlnK thin u. »uy heart, to cover ti»*r Hp» *.vith l» !**••«». to startle her with thf pulton id my »'iitbrnr«•*. Hut foreed th«* mad itn 1 1 vi 1 A 1 an O O I I S watcli'-d nil-. -Ii.wiy -li" itfr. !in' iiai.d from w!i.*r! it lr»d rented. and pas-od il with a car'-«ini? tom-h ihrois^h m\ hait. •2s'o—you do not really lovo in*!." 8h«whimpered, ''but- I wiil ti'll y.mi tho truth lov" vim:"

awerca her th Rome coldness. "Ask anything you like bat that, mia belia. The least light on my eyes gives ine the most acute pain—pain that Irritates my nerves for hours afterwards. Be satisfied with me as I am for the present, though I promise you your wish shall be gratified "When?" she Interrupted tno eagerly. I stooped and kissed her hand. "On the. evening of our marriage day," I answered.

She biushed and turned her head away eoqueuisbly. "Ah: that is so long to wait!" she said, half pettishly. "Not very iotur, I hope," I observed, with meaning i*wpbasi.s. "We are now in November. May 1 ask \unu make my susponse brief? to allow me to fix our wedding day for in-second ...h of the New Year?" "Hut. my recent widowhood! Stella's death!'' she objected faintly, pressing a perfumed handkerchief gently to her eyes. "In February your husband will have been dead nearly six mouths," I said, decisively "it Is quite a suilieieni period of mourning for one so young as yourself. And the loss of your child so increases the loneliness of your situation, that it i* natural, even noeessary, that you should secure a protector as soon as possible. Society will not censure you, you may bo sure—besides I shall know how to silence any gossip that savours of impertinence."

A smile of conscious triumph parted her lips. "It shall be as you wish." she said demurely "if you, who are known in Naples as one who is perfectly indifferent to women, like now to ligure as au impatient lover, I shall not object!"

And she gave mo a quick glance of mischievous amusement from under languid lids of her dreamy dark eyes. I saw it, but answered sillily— "You are aware. Contessa, and I am also aware that I am not a 'lover,' according to the accepted type, but that I am impatient 1 readilv admit." "And why?" she asked. "Hecause." I replied, speaking slowly and emphatically, "1 desire you to bo mine and mine only, to have you absolutely in my possession, and to feel that no one can come between us or interfere with my wishes concerning you."

She laughed gaily. "A la bonne heurei Von are a lover without knowing It! Your dignity will not. allow you to believe that you are actually In lovo with me, but in spite of yourself you are —you know you are!"

I stood before her in almost sotnbro silence. At last I said, "if you say so, l.'ontessa, then it must be :*. 1 have had no experience In affairs of the heart as they are called, and I find it difficult to give a name to the feelings which possess me I am only conscious of a very strong wish to become the absolute master of your destlnlty." And Involuntarily I clenched my hand as 1 spoke. She did not observe the action, but she answered tho words with a graceful bend of the head and a smile." "1 could not have a better fortune,'* {die said, "for 1 am aur.* my destiny will be all brightness and beauty with you to control and gnldo It!" "It will bo what you deserve," I half muttered then with an abrupt change of manner I said: "1 will wish you good night, Contessa. It grows late, and my state of health compels me to retire to rest early."

She rose from her seat and gave ma, a compassionate look, "You are really agreat sufferer then?" she Inquired tenderly. "1 stn sorry! But perhaps careful nursing will quite restore you. I shall be so proud if I can help you to secure better health." "llcst and happiness will no donbt do ranch for me." 1 answered, "still I warn you. cara mia, that In accepting me as your husband yon lake a broken-down man one who*o whims are legion and whoso chronic -,s hc of invalidism may in time prove io he .» burden on your young life Arc yon -tire your decision is a W'xr III!.'?"

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far a fe» inivnsent# we were both i!enU If she bad known! 1 thought, if sho could have imagined that jh-'was er.cir* cI-hS by th" arm of l.cr own husband, the man whom she had dupf-d and wronged* the itMki she had moe'ved at and de» sp *«*ti. \rlwsw life had hfn an obstrnctin so path, whose death &b<' had si.1.4 -'t: Would she hare Mailed «o s»vi:-. Would she lave bm then?

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«:n- b«» iiifii.- yon so •••ms." "1 an i~ a c.-rnihi ovirsn," I mid. uneon-^or.sly {r»lght«:ting myself t««i|. "1 h.t\e plenty fd muscle »s far a- .:»'•*. but my nervous system is eomp.'.'tHy disorcani*^}. I---why, what se*t.r? Are von ill?" l-\»r iurit«d deathiy pak\ and !s -i, i- .»k"d *t.irtied terri1 ,i .. !te woul'i fa!nt, I extern ., t-,\ u- .ave her falling, bit*. -!,• j-. -t .istd." with au alarmed ye*. apt- -sum "It ..o 'line." she niarmered feebly, "a *«.-,ib:»-i eiddine«is: thought—-no matt' w! ,n: Tell tne. are you not related to th-- K-tin ant family? When you drew yourself up just now you were so like—Hk*1 Fabio! I fancied." and she shuddered* "that I saw his ghostP*

I supported her to a chair near Uie window, which I threw op#n for air, theuah the evening was cold. "You are fatigued and over-escited," I sai calmly, "your nature is too imaef-nau«-e. No I am not related to the Bo*

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man is. though possibly I may have some of their mannerisms. Many inen are alike In these things. But yon must not give way to such fancies, rest perfectly quiet, you will soon recover."

And pouring out a glass of water, I handed it to her, She sipped it slowly, leaning back in the fautenil where I had placed her, and in silonce we both looked cut on the November night. There was a moon but she was veiled by driving clonds, which ever and anon swept asunder to show her gleaming pallidly white, like the restless spirit of & deceived and murdered lady. A rising wind moaned dismally among the fading creepers and rustled the heavy branches of a giant cypress that stood on the lawn like a huge spectra! mourner draped in black, apparently waitiug for a forest funeral. Now and then a few big drops of rain fell—sudden tears wrung as though by force from the black heat of tho sky. My wife, shivered. "Shut the window!" she said, glancing back at me where I stood behind her chair. "I am much better now. It was very silly. I do not know what came over me, but for the moment I felt afraid—horribly afraid—of you!" "That was not complimentary to your future husband," I remarked quietly, as I closed and fastened the window in obedience to her request, "Should 1 not insist upon an apology?"

She laughed nervously, and played with her ring of rose brilliants. "It is not yet too late," I resumed "if on second thoughts you would rather not marry me, you have only to say so. I shall accept my fate with equanimity, and shall not blame you."

At this she seemed quite alarmed, and rising, laid her hand pleadingly on my arm. ••Surely you are not offended?' she said. "I was not really afraid of you, you know—it was a stupid fancy—I cannot explain it- But I am quite well now, and I am only too happy. Why. I would not lose your love for all the world —vou must believe me!"

And she touched my hand caressingly with her lips. I withdrew it gently,and stroked her hair with an almost parental tenderness then 1 said quietly ."If so, we are agreed, and all is well. Let me dvisc you to take along night's rest your nerves are weak t'.ud somewhat shaken. You wish me to keep our engatfeiufiit secret?"

She thought for a moment, then answered musingly -•Fort lie present perhaps it would be best,. Though." and she laughed, "it W'jithi lie delightful to see all the other women jealous and envious of my good fortune! Still, if the news were told to any of our friends—who knows?—it might accidentally reach Guido, and "l understaud! You may rely upon uiy discretion. Good night, Contessa!" "You may call me Nina," she murmured softly. "Nina, then," I said with somo effort, as I lightly kissed her. "Good night!— may your dreams bo of me!"

She responded to this with a gratified smile, and as 1 left the room she waved her hand in a parting salute. My diamonds Hashed on it like a small circlet of lire the. light shed through tho rosecolored lamps that hung from the painted coiling fell full on her exquisite loveliness, softening it into ethereal radiance and delicacy, and when I strode forth from tho house into the night air heavy with the threatening gloom of coming tempest, the'picturo of that fair face and form flitted before me liko a mirage— tho glitter of her hair flashed on my vision like little snakes of liro—hor lithe hands seemed to beckon me—her Hps had loft a scorching heat on mine. Distracted with tho thoughts that tortured mo, I walked on and on for hours. Tho storm broke at last, the rain poured in torrents, but heedless of wind and weather, I wandered on like a forsaken fugitive. 1 seemed to be the only human being left alive in a world of wrath and darkness. The rush and roar of the blast, the angry noise of waves breaking hurriedly on tho shore, the swirling showers that fell on my defenseless head —all these things were unfelt, unheard by me. Tnerc are times in a man's life when mere physical feeling grows numb under the pressure of intense mental agunv—when tho indignant soul, smarting with the experience of some vile injustice, forgets for a little its narrow and poor houso/of clay. Some such mood was upon Jmo then, I suppose, Tor In the very act of walking I as almost unconscious of movement. An awful solitude seemed to encompass me—a silence of my own creating. 1 fancied that even tho angry elements avoided me as I passed that there was nothing, nothing in all tho wide universe but myself, and a dark brooding horror called Vengeance. All suddenly, the mists of my mind cleared 1 moved no longer ill a deaf, blind stupor. A flash of lightning danced vividly before my «ves, followed by a crashing peal of thunder I saw to what end of a wild journey 1 had come. Those heavy gates ---that undefined stretch of land—those ghostly glimmers of motionless white jike spectral milestones emerging from the gl«vom—-l knew it ail too well—-it was the cemetery! I looked through lite imn palisade with the feverish mierest of one who watches the stage curtain ri.se on the last seen* of a tragedy. The iightuing sprang once more across the -k. and showed me for a brief second the iiistant marble ontHne of the Romans {"here the dr.tm.-v began—where -w«.*!d it end? Slowly, slowly there Hit ted into my thoughts the fse*« of my iostchild—the young, serious face as it had lo«ked hew the caltrr, preternaturalij- wise smile of Death had rented upon it and then a curious feeling of pity possessed me pity that her little body should be lying stiffly out there, not in the vault, but under the wet sod, in such a relentless storm of rain. 1 wanted to take her up from that cold coach—to carry her to some home where there should be light and heat and laaghter— to warm her lo life afaln with my arms and as my brain played with these fool* tab fancies, slow hot tears forced them* selves into tar «ye® aad scalded my cheeks as they felt These tears relieved roe—gradually the tightly-strung t«»$ioa of tay oerves relaxed, aod I recovered my usual composure by degree*. Torn log deliberately away from the beckoning grave-#lone* I walked- t»eiE to the city brwjfcli the thick of the storm, thfa Un»« with assured .«t#p a»d a Kaowkdga »f where I w-a* going. I did not maeJi ray hoi# UU past midoMfhti tji «hi« was not la&e for Na and the lUe'tsity of the fat French ^rr was nm *o f»oeh excited fey la-., st ss si arrival a* hy the dfWL.-' of rat tir*"**. "Ah. hejiv*or he ertod "tha*

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aieur the distinguished, should have oeeu in such a storm all unprotected! Whydid not Monsieur send for his carriage?" I cut short his exclamations by dropping five francs into his every-ready hand, assuring him that I had thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of a walk in bad weather, whereat he smiled and congratulated me as much as he had just commiserated me. On reaching my own rooms, my valet Vincenzo Stared at my dripping and dishevelled condition, but was disereetlv mute. He quicklj' assisted me to change my wet clothes for a warm dressing gown, and then brought a glass of mulled port wine, but performed these duties with such an air of unbroken eravity that I was inwardly amused while I admired the fellow's reticence. When I was about to retire for tho night, I tossed him a Napoleon. Ho eyed it musingly and inquiringly then he asked— "Your Excellency desires to purchase something?" "Your silence, my friend, that is all!" I replied with a laugh. "Understand me, Vinceuzo, you wi!l serve yourself and me best by obeying implicitly, and asking no questions. Fortunate is the servant who, accustomed to see his master drunk every night, swears to all outsiders that he has never served so sober and discreet a gentleman! That is your character, Vinceuzo—keep to it, and wo shall not quarel." He smiled gravely, and pocketed my piece of gold without a word—liko a truo Tuscan as ho was. The sentimental servant whoso fine feelings will not allow him to accept an extra "tip," is, you may be sure, a humbug. I never believed in such an one. Labour can always command its price, and what so laborious in this age as to be honest? What so difficult as too keep silence on other people's affairs? Such herculean tasks deserve payment! A valet who is generously bribed, in addition to his wages,can be relied on if under paid, all heaven and earth will not persuade him to hold his tongue. Left alone, at last, in my sleeping chamber, I remained for somo time before actually going to bed. I took off tho black spectacles which served me so woll, and looked at myself in the mirror with some curiosity. I never permitted Vincenzo to enter my bedroom at night, or bofore I was dressed in the morning, lest ho should surpriso me without these appendages, which wero my chief disguise, for, in such a case, I fancy even his studied composure would have given way. For, disburdened of my smokocolourod glasses, I appeared what I was, young and vigorous in spito of my white beard and hair. My face, which had been worn and haggard at first, had filled up and was healthily coloured whilo my oyes, the spokesman of my thoughts, were bright with the clearness and tire of constitutional strength and physical woll being. I wondered, as I stared moodily at my own reflection, how it was that I did not look ill. The mental suffering I continually underwent, mingled though

It was with a certain gloomy satisfaction, should surely have loft more indelible traces on my countenance. Yet it haa been proved that it is not always the hol-low-oyed, sallow and despairing looking persons who are really in sharp trouble —these aro more often bilious or dyspeptic, and know no more sorious grief than the Incapacity to gratify their appetites for tho high flavored delicacies of the table. A man may be endowod with superb physique and a constitution that is in perfect working order—his face and outwird appearance may denote the most harmonious action of the llfo principle within him—and yet. his nerves may he so linely strung that ho may bo callable of suffering acuter agony In his mind than If his body were to bo hacked slowly to pieces by jugged knives and it will leavo no mark on his features whilo youth still has hold on his flesh and blood.

So it was with me and 1 wondered what she—Nina—would say. could she behold me, unmasked as it were, in tho solitude of my own room. This thought aroused another in rnv mind—another at which I smiled grimly. I was an engaged man. Engaged to marry my own wife betrothed for tho secoud time to tho same woman! What a difference between this and my first courtship of her! Then, who so great a fool as I— who so adoring, passionate and devotedl Now, who so darkly instructed, who so cold, so absolutely pitiless! Tint climax to my revenge, is nearly reached,I looked through the coming days as one looks through a telescope out to sea, and 1 could watch the end approaching like a phantom shin—neither slow nor fast, but steadily and silently. I was able to calculate each event In Its due order, and I knew there was no fear of failure In the final result. Nature Itself—tho sun, moon and stars, tho sweeping circle of the seasons—all seem to aid in the cause of rightful justice. Man's duplicity may succeed in withholding a truth for a time, but in the end It must win its way. Once resolve, and then determine to carry out that resolve, and it is astonishing to note with what marvelous ease everything makes way for you, provided there be no innate weakness in yourself which causes you to hesitate. I had formerly been weak. I knew, very weak—else I had never been fooled by wife and friend, but now, now my strength was as the strength of a demon working within me. My hand had already closed with an iron grip on two false unworthy lives, and had I not sworn "never to relax, never to relent," till my vengeance was accomplished? I had! Heaven and earth had borne witness to ray vow. and now held me to its stern fulfilment. [71» 2m Continued.)

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Training Baby's Ears.

There are ears and ears, and almost as much as any other feature do they add or detract from the beauty of a face.

Au ear that is snugly back against the head—an ear that is smallish, flattish, thin and rather transparent, this ear is a comfort to possess but a large "meaty" ear, with deep, cupping propensities at the top —an ear that stands boldly out from the head aud seems to bend itself forward to catch each passing sign or syllable—this ear is not a thing desirable. It gives its "wearer" the appearance of an animal of some alert species, and proclaims "breed" loudly and emphatically.

This superabundance of ear can be mitigated to some extent.. Not by depletion or removal of any parts, but by bringing it into a more becoming position by means of soft bandages. The infant that shows signs of prominent ears should be provided with a thin cap of soft silk or mull, fitting snugly against the unruly members. It was once the fashion for the little ones to wear caps during babyhood, but nowadays a cap is rarely seen, although a baby's face is made even more charming by this soft, white framing and ears are thus kept flat against the head.—Detroit Free Press.

The Average Woman.

I like to thiuk a woman is an average woman. I like to think if two hours after she said she wasn't very fond of mo, when she hears that some great trouble has conio to me, that she will sit down and have a good cry and then come ahd tell me how sorry she is for me. I can forget in live minutes that I heard she said she didn't like me. 1 like the average woman because she's more agreeable than either saints or women who know it all. You can live with her you can put up with her fads and fancies, because she is real. You don't care if she does know a cheap milliuer that she won't tell you about.

Some day, when her heart gets the bettei of her brain, she will not only tell you, but trot off to the woman and insist that she must do things for you at as low a price as she has for her. Another reason why I like the average womnu is because she isn't what the messeuger boys call "suifty." She doesn't get herself up on a pedestal and condescend to all the rest of the world, and she is perfectly willing to ask questions and is equally indignaut if they arc not answered. Probably it's because 1 am such an absolutely average woman myself that I like them.—Bab's Letter.

When Children Are Teething. It is a strange fact that during teething superstitious practices are in vogue today. The writer has known of several instances in which the blood of a cock's comb was used, and the mothers insisted that it had a marvelous effect, hastening the appear ance of the teeth and obviating all discomfort. Occasionally a child exhibits signs that indicate that it is cutting its teeth with some difficulty such signs being heat, swelling and redness of the mouth and gums, also restlessness. In such cases the discomfort may be lessened by proper treatment not, however, by any superstitious practices. Cold water is one. of the best remedies, and tho little sufferer should be allowed to drink freely.

If it shows a desire for biting hard substances, the mother may properly provide it with a ring. Beyond this there is nothing for her to do with her own responsibility. Rubbing the gums with paregoric or laudanum, a practice common with many, is not only useless but dangerous. These opiates are not in any considerable degree absorbed by the gum, and, of course, they are swallowed therefore they are sure to do harm. —Boston Herald.

SCRAPINU THE PAN.

We have often licen told of the unalloyed bllm. Shared alike by the simple and wise, That litis come to cach one In his bright childhood days—

The making of tempting mud pics. But It seems tr» tne strange that tho sweetest and best

In our young liven should yet be forgot— Tho frolic, tho fun and exquisite Joy In scraping the pan or the pot.

In the long shadowed life "what is left" Is but dregs. More hitter the older wc grow Then wo think, with a sigh, of tho cake in the pnn

That wo scraped iu tho sweet long ago. Could I. from the years full of hours gone by. Choose one to live over again, I would take that dear hour from my childhood's best days,

On mother's old kitchen floor, when. After waiting so long, with a hungering taste. At last, with a goodness benign. Tho old ebony cook put the cake into bake.

And the pan. all iinscrajied, then was mine. —Margaret Andrews Ohlbain in New York Herald.

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to robust health and strength. Hach a remedy is Dr. John Ball** Hamiparilla. It revives, strengthens, and regulates the feminine constitution. Mrs. Mary F. Wilkinson, Jackson, Tenn., write*: I was a very healthy woman before my marriage, but dating from an accident my health got to le very bad. My complexion became sallow. I beaune nervous and sleepless I grew thin and desjpopdent. My appetite was fickle, and what I ate laid like lead upon my stomach. My habits were irregular, and I

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to suffer much pain. I used prescriptions of several good doctors, but my ailments incnasedU A bearing down pain about my back aad loins seemed as if it would kill me. I was subject to frequent headache* and bilious attacks. In this condition I began a use of Dr. Boll's Sarsaparilla. It seemed precisely caited to my condition. Every spoonful •eemed to goto the right spot. I soon showed

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great Improvement, and my friends rejoiced »t my reiaratxur health. months of March aod A]

the credit for my presenl aad good health. It ts boon to safl&rific women sad will make them

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Nelly Dmvta, Helena, AA, writes: Dr. Ball's ftunttfttrilla has improved my batlUt «»-r« «»oity improved my looks. bat they bavs weaJc,wtUi DO gnat pais,bat Dow 1. feel quite well

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SINGERS

Public speakers, actors, auctioneers, teachers, preachers, and all who are liable to over-tax and irritate the vocal organs, find, in Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, a safe, certain, and speedy relief. It soothes the larynx, allays inflammation, strengthens the voice, and for whooping cough, croup, sore throat, and the sudden colds to which children are exposed, this preparation is without equal.

William H. Quartly, Auctioneer, Minlaton, Australia, writes: In my profession of an auctioneer, any affection of the voice or throat Is a serious matter but, at each attack. I have been

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a few doses of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. This remedy, with ordinary care, has worked such magical effect that I have suffered very little inconvenience."

Having thoroughly tested the properties of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for bronchitis and throat affections, am heartily glad to testify to the intrinsic merits of this preparation."—T. J. Macnmrray, Author and Lecturer, Ripley. Ohio. "Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has cleared and strengthened my voice, so that I am able to speak with very much more ease and comfort than before." —(Rev.) C. N. Nichols. Pastor of Baptist Church. No. Tisbury, Mass.

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Dr. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass.

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A NATURAL REMEDY FOR

Epileptic Fits, Falling- Sickness, Hysterics, St* Vitus Dance, Nervousness, Hypochondria, Mclaucltolin, Iu« ebrity, Sleeplessness, Dizziness, Drain and Spinal Weakness.

This medicine has direct, action upon tho nervo eon tors, allaying all Irritabilities, and Increasing tho liow and power of norve lluld. It Is perfectly harmless and leaves no unpleasant effects. i—-A Valuable Ilootc on Norvooa

Tilts remedy has twoii nrojmrod by tho Pastor KoonlR, of Fort. Wavno, lud.. »i rice and Is now prepared nndrrlilM ittrooUon by Uio

KOENIC MED. CO., Chicago, III.

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SURE CURE FOR CATARRH

FOR OYER FIFTY YEARS this old SovereignRemedy has stood 1 he u*.st, and stands to-day the best known remedy for Catarrh, Cold in tho Head and Headache. Persist in its UBO, and it will effect a cure, no matter of how long standing the case may be.

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