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VOL. 28—NO. 12.

ON THE QUI VIVE.

The won 1(1-be sensation of the week has been an attempt to show that School Trustee J. Q. Button has used his official position as a member of the board of school trustees to throw business into the hands of J. Q. Button, manager of the book department of the Havens & Geddes Co., and columns in the daily papers have been consumed to demonstrate the belief of those who originated the charges that this is true. But last night, however, the Gazette, in which the charges were originally made, admitted that the effort had signally failed. The charges, it seems, originated with J. R. Duncan, a competitor in business, who claimed that Mr. Button had taken advantage of bis official position as a member of the school board to secure contracts for school supplies, had withheld information that he had secured by virtue of this position, and had otherwise profited by his place in the public service. The acts of a man in public life, no matter how iinportantor unimportant his position may be, are, or should be, open at all times to public inspection, but it is so easy to criticize such acts whether or not there be testimony to substantiate such criticism. The action of the Gazette in acknowledging that the charges against Mr. Button were not substantiated by the evidence is enough to satisfy the ordinary public that there was nothing in them.

The silver Democrats who are in undisputed control of the local machinery of that party are raising something of a rumpus about one of the recent appointments to the police force, Fred Vanosdal. They claim that Vanosdal was a gold Democrat in the last campaign, and should not have been recognized over other of the faithful applicants who were true to the party platform. They claim that the Commissioner Davis was out-generalled by the Republican members, principally Commissioner Raidy, who was prominently identified with the work of the railroad sound money club last year, and knew the gold Democrats very well. Others not so charitable claim that Mr. Davis was himself a gold man at heart but for political reasons could not afford to go back on the platform and contributed fooney to the campaign fund, and that he alone irresponsible for the appointment of Vanosdal. Tills talk is proof of the fact that the silver push is determined to keep the gold Democrats of last year out of party councils and party affairs as long as it is possible to do so.

There was never a time When slot machines had such a swing in this city at the present, and one of the funny things about one of them that made its appearance this week was the following notice that appeared on it: "Notice—It is a misdemeanor to tamper with or injure this machine and will be dealt with according to law. See Section r»2ii of tlu Penal Code."

Talk of the bicycle craze reaching out. What would some of the staid old Methodists of bygone days think of an official board of a Methodist church adjourning its meeting to take a bicycle run. Yet that is what was done one night this week in this city, and one of the oldest and staidest members of the church "set the pace" for his official brethren. It will not be long until one of the conditions prophesied by Hoyt. in one of his plays will come to pass. In "A Miik White Flag" he makes one of his characters ask a weeping widow, with whom he is making arrangements for her husband's funeral, 'How will you go to the cemetery, in a carriage, or on your, wheel?"

Is it a sign of returning prosperity, that the higher-priced shows at Harrison Park Casino this season have drawu larger crowds than the cheaper shows? For instance, Fields' minstrels and "Milk White Flag" drew crowds to the place that^vould have been creditable to Navlor'aigi nrosperous times. Kvery visitor to ttKjfjwsino when then* was a large crowd hW been annoyed by the disposition—seemingly peculiar to Terre Haute theater goers-to get up and leave the houso during the last few minutes l»efore the close of the performance. It isn't enough to say that this is done in order to avoid the rush for the street cars, for Terre Haute audiences have invariably done this whether the show was at the Casino, far away as it is from the city, or at the corner of Fourth and Main. To those who desire to see the clow of a performance it is annoying in the axtreme, and when the new theater opens up for business something should done by the management, to try to convey to patrons some idea of this annoyance. It isn't those unfamiliar to the practice* of polite society who do this. In great- measure it is the very people who are supposed to know what politeness is, and what is due those with whom they are brought in contact. They are not only supposed to know- they do know, but it seems that when they begin to realise that a performance is nearing a close, their anxiety to get out exceeds their politeness, and so they rush for the doors, no matter how much inconvenience their hoorishness may ea»*e others. If the management of the new opera house can device some manner of means for doing away with this it will put the average theatergoer muler lasting obligations.

Xothlns otnrnon In Tht*. IVoplc will see at Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show detachments of Uncle Sam's Cavalry and Heavy and Flying Artillery. It will be a sight as rare as it will be a patriotic one, to behold these Defender* of the Flag dash on the scene to the inspiring

tune of "Yankee Doodle," and bearing aloft the bright banner of the free, "Old Glory," in amicable alliance with the banners of other great Nations. German and English Cavalrymen will present a novel spectacle which will be of interest to the readers of books, the viewers of paintings and illustrations, and the perusers of history. The Arab, Cossack, Tartar, Indian, Cowboy, the Vaqueros, and Gauchos are rare subjects known in song and story, but never before brought together in one exhibition. This will form an ensemble that may never be seen again, and most assuredly has never been seen here before. This vast organization is backed and managed by the experience, energy, tact, and resources of Mr. Nate Salsbury, Mr. James A. Bailey of the Barnum & Bailey Show, and Colonel William F. Cody, whose joint names constitute a trade mark that justifies the estimation in which the subject is held by all.

On this occasion the details will be attended to by an auxiliary corps so large as to insure every detail of personal comfort and convenience to the auditor to view the entertainment in the same manner as London, New York, Paris, and the Chicago WorH's Fair, and on the same magnificent magnitude of style. No more can be said to enhance the interest that the subject should naturally arouse. The Wild West will be here on next Saturday, September 25th.

THE CREAT RACE MEETING.

Indications Point to the Most Successful Meeting In the History of the Trotting Association.

Inquiries are coming from every part of the country regarding the coming meeting of the Terre Haute Trotting Association, and from the amount of interest aroused it is almost certain that the attendance at this meeting will be the largest on record. The list of entries shows that the meeting will be successful in the way of sport. Here is the list for the several days of the meeting:

TUESDAY, 8EPTEMBER 28.

2:17

trot, purse $1,500—20 entries. 2:18 pace, purse $5,000—14 entries. 2:28 trot, purse $1,500—26 entries. 2-year-old pace, purse $500—8entries.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER

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2:20 pace, purse $1,000—22 entries. 2:0© pace, purse $2,000—20 entries. 2:14 trot, purse #1,000—17 entries. 2:16 pace, purse $1,000—17 entries.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER

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trot, purse $1,000—26 entries. Free-for-all pace, purse $1,500—10 entries. 2:18 trot, purse $1,000—29 entries

pace, purse $1,000—9 entries. FSIPAT, OCTOBER 1. *•. 2:25 pace, purse $1,500—22 entries.' 2:12 trot, purse $2,000—11 entries. 2:20 trot, purse $1,500—26 entries. In addition to all, Star Pointer, the peerking of all light harness horses, will start on Tuesday, September 28th, to beat his own record of 1:59X. Over three hundred and fifty car loads of clay are being put on the track and it will be the fastest that was ever thrown open for speed purposes. The feeling is in the air that this meeting is to be an overwhelming success, and be it said to the credit of the railroads—which are not often entitled to credit for such reasons— that they have made a popular rate for Star Pointer Day in order to bring people here. With good weather, the 1897 meeting will eclipse all previous meetings.

APHORISMS.

Malice drinks half of its own poison.— Seneca. Good will, like a good name, is got by many actions, and lost by one.—Jeffrey.

He that calls a man ungrateful, sums up all the evils tha^ a man can be guilty of.— Swift.

Gaiety is not a proof that the heart. Is at Ease, for often in the midst of laughter the heart is sad.—De Genlis.

Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.—Addison.

Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.—Taylor.

Good qualities are the substantial ric^ps of the mind: but It is good breeding that sets them off to advantage.—Locke.

He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself: for every man has need to be forgiven. —Herbert.

He that is a good man is three-quarters of his way toward the being a good christian, wheresoever'he lives, or whatsoever he is culled.—

South.

Energy will do anything that can be done in this world and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities will make a two-legged animal a man without it.— Goethe.

It is impossible to make people understand their ignorance: for it requires knowledge to perceive it: and therefore he that can perceive it hath it not.—Bishop Taylor. ___________________

If Not, Whyf

If advertising does not pay why is it that the Youth's Companion gets over $800 a year for a one inch space each issue? How is it that the Ladies' Home Journal gets $4,000 for a page ad? Why do four adver Users pay 16,000 each for a quarter-page ad on the back cover in Mnnsey's Magazine* Are advertisers throwing money away Uke this, or does it really pay them?

The clearness and parity of one's mind never better proved than in discovering its own faults at first view as when a stream shows dirt at the bottom, it shows also the transparency of the water.

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HERZ S NEW STORE.

IT IS FORMALLY OPENED FOi|.BUSINESS TO-DAY. .'tf The Crowning Success of a Busy Life —What Pluck and Energy Will Do —A Model Establishment.

The street in front of 602, 604, §06 Main street has been crowded with carriages all morning, but the carriages are empty. The ladies who drove up there are busily engaged inspecting the palatial store that threw open its doors at nine o'clock this morning, displaying to the gaze one of the most complete and modern stores in the country, and the only one of its kind of such immense proportions. And while all admire and praise, about the proudest, happiest person to be seen there is Mr. A. Herz himself, whose business career in this community is rounded out with the opening of this admirable place. The several floors are beautifully decorated with potted plants and flowers, aud every few moments a messenger boy drops in with some handsome floral piece from an admiring friend, here and elsewhere, congratulating Mr. Herz On the opening of his new Bazar. Thirty years ago Mr. Herz, then a resident of the United States but a year, came to Terre Haute, and for two years clerked in the clothing establishment of Joseph Erlanger, then one of our most prominent merchants, now a resident of Cleveland. In 1860, in partnership with A. Arnold, still in business here, he began business in the room now occupied by the Fair, the style of the firm being Herz & Arnold. In 1872 Mr. Arnold retired, and soon the stock was removed to the room so long occupied by E. W. Leeds in the old Opera House block. In 1875 it was again removed two doors east to the room on the corner of the alley, at preset occupied by C. N. Murphy. In 1887

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business had so grown that the quarters were not sufficient for its volume, and another removal was made to the Cox buildiug, just vacated. Good times or bad times made but little difference with Herz's Bazar—it's business grew and grew until It was decided to move into

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ing building, which after a practical rebuilding, was thrown open to the public tod^y."' It is an important event for Terre Haute,^ahd an important event for the people of Terre Haute, whose good will for the enterprising gentlemen whose prosperity is

attested, is proverbial

throughout All this sbction. The store^ has been described at considerable length in the columns of The Mall, and the daily papers have covered-- it as well, but several instances of

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of the new store may be mentioned briefly as follows: In the glove department are arranged 258 paste-board apartments placing an immense stock of gloves where they may be reached instantly. One the outside is a brass foot rest, in front of which are eight high stools so arranged that the customer's hand is at the proper height to be placed over the counter for the saleslady to fit the gloves. The result is that a large number of persons may be fitted with more ease for both themselves' and the persons in charge of the counter than ordinarily when but one customer would be given attention. In the_ cloak department are eight combination cases, mounted on rubber tired castors. These combination cases have mirrored doors in one end and by a slight shifting of the cases a dressing room is formed. This idea was suggested by Mr. Bauer. On this floor are also 24 cloak cases and 24 cloak tables covered with billiard cloth. In the corset department is a room where ladies may retire to have their garments fitted, and in every department is some innovation of this kind, that secures better service for the patrons and with great saving of time for the salesladies.

There are many persons in Herz's who have been there for a long time, and may be looked upon as part of the place. Among them are Sigmund Uffenheimer, Lee Seligsberger and Emil Bauer,. Messrs. Henry Wolf, Will Voelker, Henry Schweitzer, Samuel Fox, Harry Heinig, Miss Hattie Mack, Miss Theresa Strouse, Miss Sophia Wilkes and a number of others. The heads of the departments may be named as follows:

Buyer for first floor lines, also of muslin underwear (2nd floor), art work embroideries (8rd floor), Mr. Sigmund Uffenheimer.

Buyer of books and stationery (1st floor) and manager of the advertising department, Mr. Milton H' rz.

Buyer of suits, cloaks and curtains and third floor departments, except those mentioned, Mr. Emil Bauer.

These three buyers, besides Mr. Herz, himse^ are frequently in the eastern markets buying for the great store.

Head bookkeeper—Mr. Lee Seligsberger. Cashier—Miss Amanda Sieben, and assistants, Misses Mamie and Mary Fagau.

Trimmer—Mr. Will Voelker. Floor Walker—Mr. Samuel Fox. CI.OAK AND SUIT DEPARTMENT—SECOXD

FT.OOR.

(In charge of Mr. Emil Bauei Nearly all of the heads of departments have one or more assistants. The names of the heads onl.v^ire given:

Jackets and Capes—Miss Hattie Mack. Suits—Miss Ethel Tichenor. Skirts—Miss Maud WbeatfilL Waists—Miss Anna Pagan. Wrappers—Miss Lena Caughlin. Children's Cloaks—Miss Met Smith. Furs-Mr. Charley Wsttig. Mackintoshes—Miss Emma Branker. Alteration Department—Miss Hannah Truinett.

FIRST FLOOR DEPARTMENT*. Umbrellas-Miss Daisy Pike.

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Hosiery—Miss Mamie Garrigan. Knit Underwear—Miss Ella Shafer. Embroidery and Lacea—Miss Nellie McConaha.

Books and Stationery—Miss Mamie Henry. Dress Trimmings—Miss Ella Davis.

Ribbons—Miss Ella Welsh. Handkerchiefs, Neckwear and VeilingsMiss Atnanda Voelkar...

Corsets—Miss Theresa Strouse. Perfimcbery and Toilet Articles—Miss Nellie ItcKeen.

Leather Goods—Miss Emelie Zumpe. Kid Gloves—Miss Sophie Wilkes. Brio-a-Brac, Cut Glass and JewelryMiss Maggie Kenens.

Notions—Miss Mayme O'Reilly. Infants' and Children's Head wear—Miss Sparks.

Muslin Underwear—Miss May Brown. THIRD FLOOR DEPARTMENTS. Lace Curtains—Miss Minnie Lowe. Drapery and Shades—Henry Schweitzer. Art Wprk Embroidery—Mrs. Mary May.

UA8EMENT DEPARTMENTS.

Duplicate Stock—Mr. Henry Wolfe, who has two assistants. With lofty ceilings, fast-moving elevators, broad stairways, handsome fixtures and furnishings, plenty of room for the proper display of goods,—and an abundance of them—and a large and efficient force of competent clerks whose politeness and attention is so well known, Herz's Bazar enters on a term of renewed prosperity, with the good will of the public. The Mail joins in congratulations, and wishes Mr. Herz the boundless prosperity his ener|y so richly deserves.

WHERE'S MOTHER?

Bursting in from school or play, This Js what the children say, Trooping, cr Jwding, big and small, On the threshold, in the hallJoining in the constant cry, Eve* as the days go by, "Where's mother?" From the weary bed of pain This same query comes again From the boy with sparkling eyes Bearing home his earliest prize From the bronzed and bearded son. Perils past and honors won: E »'Where's mother?" •v Ito^ffityed with a lonely task, ,'VHMMtare may vflinly ask if roflH9|omfort of her face.

ForttWfest of her embrace l«et us love her while we may, ^Vell for us that we can say: :ijj[ here's mother?"

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Mother.4flth untiring hands' At th%PQ£t of duty stands ^IfatfkiH, seefcinp.not her own, i-' Anxious for the good alone i, Of hor children as they cry,

Ever as the days go by: "Where's mother?"

Practical Mothers Say:

We should never be too busy to mend the broken toy, to tie a knot,-to kisB away the pain from the little bruises and to answer the numberless questions-

We must never allow ourselves to forget that what seems of little importance to us may be of the most vital importance to the character forming before us.

Obedience must be taught, but we should never undertake to teach it in the spirit of vengeance. Punish only when extremely necessary and then with love and firmness, and after careful thought.

We must remember that it is the child's right to be taught the uSe of money and the benefits of industry, economy and temperance, in all things.

We should give and enact the truest confidence we should never withhol our companionship we should never cease to be watchful and. above all things, we should be truthful and just to our children.—Exchange. ______________

Licensed to Wed.

Ozeo H. Burnett and Martha M. Minton. Leonard H. Crowder and Jennie Nali. Ellis Barnett and Mary A. Harris. Thos. Pearce and Emana T. Magill. John E. Coons and Minnie P. York. Samuel E. Patton and ElvaRae Alexander. Roy D. Stone and Maggie M. Seals. John 8. Green and Ota Putoff. Wm. McMamer and Eva E. Ferguson.

A cycling magazine broaches the burn ing question: "Do men like women who cycle?" The magazine declares it to be a question that is agitating both sexes much of late, and it makes bold to answer: "It all depends." There are many sorts of wheel women—too many sorts, unluckily. There is the mannish, inartistical-ly-garbed individual in such frequent evidence, who boasts of being among the first women who ever rode the bicycle and whose conversation is all of "century runs" and "records," and "scorching." Then there is the silly, weak-minded little specimen of femininity who only rides because her friends do, and because it is the fashion. Wheel women of these two sorts, it is pretty safe to say, are not admired by men, and what is an even sounder test, neither are they by women. Did a girl but know it. there is, after all, no surer test of character than the way she rides her wheel. Not only the way she rides It, too, but the way she regards it, the position to which she relegates it among her other interests and activities. Bicycling brings to the surface all sorts of un-dreamed-of possibilities in one's nature. It is a splendid gauge of personality. No fast or hard rales am be laid down concerning it, of coarse bat this much may be said, at least: The girl who behaves well, dresses well and rides well because she enjoys the pastime and because she is in need of suitable outdoor exercise may be sure of calling forth respect and admiration wherever she goes.,

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PEOPLE AND THINGS.

The value of the churches and the land on which they are erected in this country up to July 1, 1897, is estimated at $680,000,000.

An Englishman estimates that the earnings of Sarah Bernhardt for the last ^vren-ty-five years have amounted to more than •1,000,000.

The theory of a noted physician that talking is conducive to longevity is verified by the circumstance tliat women live longer than men.

We are beginning to hear from the people who didn't make immense fortunes off the wheat market. They are showing up in the suicide column.

In a total population of a little over 8,000,000, Switzerland now has over 1,000,000 depositors in savings banks, with an average for each family of $275 in cash deposits.

Nevada is the most sparsely settled state in America. There are nearly two and a half square miles to each inhabitant next comes Idaho, with one inhabitant to each square mile.

A Madrid journal is printed on linen with a composition easily removable by water, and the subscriber, after devouring the news, washes his journal and a handkerchief.

It is pleasant to know that the man who discovered the Atnerican Beauty rose is worth 150,000, all of which he made out of the peerless flower, which unites all the qualities of a perfect rose.

A London woman has been killed in the crush at a bargain sale at which 22 policemen were employed to hold the crowd in check. The verdict of the coroner's jury was: "Deceased died from syncope caused by the exertion and excitement of getting into a bargain sale, and that such death was due to natural causes.

The youngest lawyer in the United States, according to ex-Chief-justice C. C. Cole of the Iowa supreme bench, has just been turned out of the Iowa college, of which Judge Cole Is dean. The boy who has attained this distinction is but 16 years pld and is a native of Iowa. His name is Homer Millsan and he spent his earlier years in California.

For 25 years chicken has been regularly served for dinner at a Weston, W. Va., hotel, and traveling men' call it a model inn. Few persons, however, are aware of the fact that a condition in the will which passed the titlfe to the property, a quarter of a century ago, required the heirs to daily serve .chicken for dinn%iflo'Jong as the property was used for hotel purposes.

There is a township in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in which there are 254 inhabitants, according to the census, and fifty voters. In that tawnship there is no minister, no church, no Sunday school, no lawyer, no justice of the peace, no iTidustrail work of any kind, and no place where liquor is sold. There are three grocery stores and one schoolhouse. When the people want to attend church they have to cross the river to another county. There has been but one case in the criminal court from that township in the last twenty-five years. There is not another township like it in the whole United States.

There area few housewives ih the Klondike region, and when they go marketing they cheerfully pay such prices as given below, pinching the gold dust from out a box or can. Bank notes and minted coin seldom pass over the counter of an Alaskan storekeeper. Virgin gold is the general tender, weighed often, in scales as crude as those which measure out the commodity for which it is to be the equivalent. Butter, a rare delicacy, is $1.50 a pound beef, 50 cents bacon, 75 cents rice, 25 cents tea, II coffee 11 lemons 25 cents each ham, $1 oranges, 50 cents eggs, $1.50 a dozen abetter quality is quoted at $2 per dozen.

HARRISON PARK CASINO.

THE WII.RKR COMPANY AJTD PETE BAKER.

One of the cleverest German comedians on the stage, the natural successor to sweet-voiced Joe Emmett, whom he greatly resembles in manners and style, is Pete Baker, who has been appearing at the Casino this week in connection with the Wilber Company. To-night the company will present "The Emigrant," and to-mor-row night will be given Baker & Farren's world-wide success, "Chris, and Lena Baker & Farren made a tour of the world with this play, under the management of Brooks & Dickson, Manager Dickson of the Casino being a member of the firm They made an immense hit with the play wherever presented. To-morfew night it will be produced with new mvsic, new specialties and elaborate stage settings. This will be the most complete production of the week, and the patrons of the Casino will witness the play which has made the greatest success throughout the world*..

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UXtQUK Mf.VSTBEL SHOW.

One at the most novel minstrel soows on the road is the Ed F. Davis' big consolidated minstrels, which will appear at the Casino Monday night at popular prices of 15, 25,85 and 50 cents. Mr. Davis has combined his four great companies, which have created such pronounced successes throughout the country, and all will appear in one monster performance together. The consolidation consists of Davis' Octoroons, Davis' Japanese, Davis' Pickaninnies, Davis' Georgia*, and comprises the greatest army of comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, tumblers, equilibrists, etc.,

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that has ever toured the country. The spectacular features in way of beautiful scenery and stage furnishings, costumes and electric effects, will dazzle the spectator. The street parade will be worth seeing with bands of music, prancing horses, beautiful chariots and half a hundred little ponies. This event.will take place at 11:80 o'clock Monday corning. Seats on sale now at Buntin's drug store.

THE CORBETT-FITZSIMMON? FIGHT.

One of the best attractions in Indianapolis during the state fair week has .been the wonderful Veriscope exhibition of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight, which has drawn immense crowds toTomlinsou hall. Manager Dickson has secured this wonderful attraction for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week, and it is likely to prove a great attraction here. George Siler, who was referee of that fight, is with the pictures and explains them. These photographs were obtained and were taken by Enoch Rector, also the inventor of the veriscope. at the ring side at the rate of forty-five to the second, and they show the contest from beginning to end, including the preliminaries and the dramatic ending of the encounter. The success with which this exhibition has met in the three great cities of the country where the' pictures were shown was most remarkable, for the theaters were tested to their fullest capacity and the audiences were made up of the very best class of theater-goers, fully one-third of which were ladies. Sale of seats at Buntin's now on. Prices have been arranged at 25c, 50c, 75c and $1, which is almost one-third less than was charged in Chicago.

MODERN PHILOSOPHY.

A rolling stone trips the unwary. Marry in haste and get a divorce. A Banana peel goeth before a fall. Art Is long—and money-is often short. To err is human, to go on erring, more so. It takes a woman to see through a woman.

A good name is rather to be chosen than poverty. To make up for his blindness Lovo was given wings.

There are more slips after the cup has reached the lip. It's an ill wind that blows when a girl hasn't on her prettiest boots.

In this world the only way to make money is to be supposed to have money. Women who are called bad often excite in men the most romantic and passionate love.

One of the most lasting delusions is that our experiences can be of service to an other.

The man always sure he is right is, in nine cases out of ten, pretty certain to be wrong.

Good breeding is the strongest guarantee for the strict observation of every virtue.

When we contend against our natural instincts and overcome them, we win a teirible defeat.

Progress is made in circles, and if you keep still long enough you will find yourself jn the van.

The love which is the most suddenly, the most impetuously aroused, is the moM. readily allayed.

A man convinced against his will, when opportunity offers,convinces his convinccr that all is vanity.

Evgry man reflects a lot about womer, but the married 'men's reflections arc generally not fit to print.

A close reader is the man who always borrows his neighbor's paper, being too

!'close"

to buy one himself.

Some people who take pride in never changing their mind make one wonder if it is'nt a case of sour grapes.

When a man is prosperous his friends see him affar off but when he gets short his friends get short sighted.

The older one grows the more one wonders if people ever do arrive at what may safely be called years of discretion.

How cooling It is to vanity to thing that most of us will manage somehow, some time, to make asses of ourselves.

When we talk of depth of character we must remember that the thinnest sheet ol' gold leaf is a good deal more valuable than a whole bagful of mud.

Just because a man wont' cheat a street car company out of a nickel is no sign that he won't lie about the amount of money his vacation has cost him.

Children are the only perfectly satisfactory companions in the world: they never seriously reproach you and for beauty, no woman can compare with them.

Almost any man can think and talk like a philosopher under ordinary circum stances but to act like one in a grea: emergency requires extraordinary will and character.

Many people are much too stupid to dis tingnish the qualities of wit. Once establish a reputation half the world takes you on trust, and considers the other half criticises yon because it envies yon.

The heart seeks for sympathy, and each of as craves a recognition of his talents and his labors: but this craving is in danger of becoming morbid. One has fallen Into a pitiable state of moral sick ness in whose eyes the good opinion of his fellow-men is the best of merit and their applause the principal reward for exertion. ti

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