St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 January 1887 — Page 4

CASTLE ETTBICK An Old Soldier's Love Story. [CONTINUED. J There were some who put down his popularity—for, in spite of his old-world manners, he was popular—to his appearance. The Colonel was such a man as almost any woman would have been proud to own as a near relative. Tall and broad, but spare in figure, like one who has accustomed himself to hard exercise, his face finely featured and deeply bronzed by his long years in an Indian climate, adorned with a long auburn mustache, which fell over and partly concealed one of the gentlest mouths that ever were seen; clear blue eyes, very direct in their glance, and as full of fun, upon occasions, as any schoolboy's; a frank address, and a fine, erect, soldierly bearing—such was Colonel Lyndon, of High Cliffe, when he retired from the army. As such ne had, unconsciously to himself, for he did not understand how to flirt, fascinated more ladies than one that season. He, however, continued heart-free. Since the days Vilien he had poured out pages of ecstatic verse about the lovely Lady Flora, and rushed away to the ends of the earth rather than see her another man’s bride, he had never fallen in love with any one —a fact on which, in these days, he was wont to congratulate himself. Ladies in general, he would say, were so worthy of homage that it seemed invidious to pick out any one among them for particular devotion. While Ww have been talking about the Colonel we must imagine the day elapsed, and the Colonel in bed at eight o’clock on the succeeding morning, for late hours were one of the habits he had fallen into, owing to absence of occupation. Percy, who had arrived early, at once took a hansom to the apartments of his friend, and, bounding up the stairs three at a time, rang the bell. Lyndon’s old servant admitted him, and he inquired: “Where is the Colonel?” “He has not arisen yet.” “Not up yet! And he an old campaigner! Why, he ought to be routed out. Present my card, and tell him I am ready for breakfast and a look around town before we start in the evening.” Just then the Colonel’s voice was heard: “Percy, come in, and I will rise at once, and we can talk over our trip.” Young Winstanley made his way to the chamber, and took a seat at the side of the bed, when Colonel Lyndon said; “You are the man of all others I wished to see. It seems as if every one I know had an unprotected relative for me to escort to the North this evening, and your help will be very acceptable.” “I’m the man for duty of that kind—if they are young and fair.” “I think they are both.” And the Colonel told of his letters. Later they passed the day in looking up a number of friends, after which the hour arrived for starting. After looking at his watch, the Colonel remarked: “We’ve just time to dine and reach the station, so let us start. I have given directions about my luggage. It will meet us at the station. ” They went down and stepped into a hansom which was waiting at the door. “Euston Hotel!” Percy shouted. “Sharp! Extra fare if you keep up the pace.” “My dear boy, take things quietly. There is plenty of time,” protested the Colonel. Up Piccadilly, along Regent street, and through Oxford street and Gower street, they rattled; the Colonel full of quiet enjoyment, Percy bubbling over with irrepressible delight. “Dear old London!” he said. “They call her ugly. I don’t. Look out, Colonel. Isn’t it a great, busy, wonderful place? Not such another street in the world as this, I’m convinced. Talk of Paris! Why, Paris is a village in comparison with London! Berlin, Vienna. St. Petersburg—there’s not one of them to be mentioned in the same day.” “London is rather too "big and too busy for me,” said the Colonel. “That is one reason why lam leaving it. I would willingly change places with you—leave you in England, and go off with England’s armies. lam afraid that is my ocation. I find it hard to settle down to civilian life.” “Ah, well! There may be a chance for . you abroad some day,” said Percy. “There are rumors of complications in the East. Our old ally, Turkey, wants officers more than men, if the truth’s told about the state of tnings over there. But perhaps you wouldn’t care to serve in a foreign army?” “I do not think I should,” said the Colonel. “However, one must not look too far ahead. No doubt I shall get over this restlessness in time.” “Marry— that’s what you ought to do,” said Percy. “Have a home of your own. It’s the greatest puzzle to me, Colonel, that you continue a bachelor. You are cut out for family life. Do you know that women are awfully fond of you?” “How many of them?” asked the Colonel, with a laugh. “I could mention half a dozen names, but I won’t. Well, here we are! Pull up, Colonel. This is my affair. If you attempt to pay I shall never speak to you again.” “I will go in and order dinner, ” said the Colonel, with a laugh. It was over dinner that the Colonel showed Captain Winstanley the letter he had received from his mother that morning, and told him of his impending introduction to Miss Veronica Browne. A little to his confusion, his yourg friend set himself to laugh immoderately. “You will have to ; marry, Colonel, lie said, between the paroxysms. “Until you do, the hmd of every ! married man and every married woman will be against you. Not the least use in trying to hold out. They will have you "ooner or , later. You don’t see the joke?” “That indeed I don’t,” answered the , Colonel, gravely. , “Thought so, ” said Percy, going off into i another fit. “Colonel, you will be the j death of me, indeed you will. But come along, let’s pay our bill and be off. ” j “Plenty of time,” said the Colonel. “The , train will not start for another hour.” “Ah, well! It’s more interesting in the station than here. We can provide our- , selves with literature. Milly is sure tp be , early; and there is this Miss What’s-her-name, who wants to be introduced to you j “My dear Percy, do be accurate!” pleaded ( the Colonel. “I never told you that Miss . Browne wished to be introduced to me. ' Her uncle ” “A married man?” ( “Mr. Smith married? Yes, of course. He is an elderly man—a solicitor. I met j him in Bombay many years ago. He mar- < ried a very nice girl, who had come out to , take care of her uncle’s house. By the ; way, she was an heiress. This Miss Browne , may be the daughter of her sister. There , were two of them in the station. The , younger, whom I lost sight of, was as handsome a girl as I ever met.” “I hope her daughter is like her,” said Percy. “If so, I shall put in for an introduction.” They were in the station now, pacing backward and forward on the departure platform, where groups of people and piles of luggage began to arrive. “Let's stand a little back and watch,” said Percy. “Milly will be here directly. I want to surprise her. Oh! did you see? What a pretty face!” “Do you mean the young lady in gray?” said the Colonel. “She looks frightened, poor little thing! lam sure she is unaccustomed to traveling alone. It would not be the thing, I suppose, io offer her assistance?” “I should rather think not,” laughed Percy. “She—ah! there she is—Milly, I mean. Why, the girl with the pretty face is with her. She is going off for tickets or I something. Milly is taking care of the I luggage. Look at the child’s face. She I thinks the boxes will run away if she stirs

a yard from them. Como along, Colonel. I say, Milly ” There came a cry from the slender, fairhaired girl by the luggage, and in the next instant Percy’s hands were seized, and his little sister was pouring out breathless cries of rapture and surprise. “Oh! Percy, you dear darling, is it really you? I thought you had gone off in that horrid ship, and I couldn’t sleep all last night thinking.of you. How did you come? Where are you going? Oh!” turning to her brother’s companion, “I beg your pardon, Colonel Lyndon, I didn’t see you at first. Did you bring him back?” “I have brought him here, Milly,” said the Colonel, smiling, “and I mean to take him on to Scotland.” “To Scotland? To Ettrick? To-night?” cried Milly, breathlessly. “To Scotland to-night; to Ettrick, I hope, to-morrow,” said the Colonel. “Now there is plenty of time. Take your brother away and have a good look at him. I don’t think him much altered myself, by the sea-trip, but perhaps you day. I will find you again presently; I have to look up some friends.” ‘ But the luggage,” said Milly; “I promised Letty to look after it. She has gone for the tickets.” “The luggage will take care of itself. It’s all labeled, I see,” said Percy; “but who is Letty?” “Letty is my new governess. She came just after you left, The v<»y nicest governess I have ever had, and so lovely. Oh! Colonel Lyndon,” cried Milly, “do tell her where I am—the lady in a gray dress. See! She is running to the otherend of the platform.” This was a som what bewildering request. The Colonel, who had never met Mildred Winstanley’s governess, and who judged, from her manner and appearance, that she was as timid as a wild deer, scarcely knew what to do. But here she was, flying, breathless and bewildered, along the platform. She would have to be stopped and brought back. Tugging hard at his long mustache, and trying to look benign, the Colonel hurried after her. Three or four of his long strides brought him to her side. He lifted his hat and smiled. “Pardon me for addressing you,” he said gently, “but the little girl, your companion —I ought to mention,” he broke off to say, for her eyes had taken a startled expression, and the red color had flamed to her delicate face, “that I am Colonel Lyndon. Lady Flora Winstanley wrote to me. She said you and Miss Milly were traveling by this train—she thought I might be useful to you. ” “Oh! I beg your pardon,” cried the girl, holding out her little gloved hand to the Colonel, and lifting up to his face a pair of the most bewitching blue eyes he had ever beheld. “I ought to have known who you were; but I thought, from what Lady Flora said——” She stopped short, dropped her eyes, and blushed again. “That I was very different from myself,” said the Colonel, with a smile. It was one of his pleasantest smiles, a smile that made him look, as his little friend Milly would have said, “like somebody’s guardian angel.” Whether Letty Monison felt the same about it or not, she was certainly reassured. She succeeded in giving a little laugh, and saying with an ease that surprised herself: “Oh! no; Lady Flora did not describe you, and, no doubt, it was only my imagination after all. I was looking out for an old gentleman. But lam forgetting your little Milly all this time. I left her—why, there is the luggage. She cannot surely have gone off wandering by herself.” And then poor Letty stopped and gave a little gasp. There was Milly, a few yards in front of her, clinging to the arm of a fashionably dressed young man, and talking rapidly and with excitement, as she gazed up into his face. "Her brother,” exclaimed the Colonel. “Captain Winstanley—he has come back unexpectedly and is on his way to Scotland. Now,” with a courteous bow, “I will leave you to make his acquaintance. I see a friend of mine making signs to me.” CHAPTEH HL HOW THE COLONEL FULFILLED HIS TASK. Miss Veronica Browne, sister’s child, ward up to the time she reached her majority, and now most profitable client of the gentleman in the neat black frock-coat and high hat, who was making signals to Colonel Lyndon, deserves a few words of introduction. She was said to be American, and the self-possession of her manners, her independence of relatives and friends, and her large command of money, gave color to this supposition. As a fact, however, she was the daughter of English parents. They died when she was a child, and she was then committed to the guardianship of a cousin of her father's, who had settled in America years before, and married an American lady. Childless themselves, this amiable couple gave almost more than the love of parents to the orphan girl who had been intrusted to them. Veronica was then the inheritress of a moderate fortune, for her father and mother had both had money, and she was their only child. Her adopted parents not only nursed her patrimony for her, but left her everything they possessed themselves. On the death of her foster-father, which took place two or thiee years before the opening of this story—he had followed his wife to the grave by only a few months— 1 Veronica found herself in possession of a very large fortune indeed. The will was disputed by the testator’s brother. He was himself a man of some rtmsiderable wealth. Had it been otherwise, or had he been even ordinarily friendly toward his brother during his lifetime, Veronica, who was rather more puzzled than elated to find herself, as she would have expressed it. ro ridiculously rich, would have been willing to have given up a part of the property to him. As it was, her spirit rose. She was indignant at the idea of this cruel, careless man, who had treated his brother and his brother’s wife with the grossest, neglect, profiting by their death. She fought him in the law courts of America and the lawcourts of England, in both of which countries her foster-parents had possessed landed property, and she was victorious all round. The law-suits, whose course was followed with keen inte»est by multitudes of people, made Veronica famous. When, acting on the advice of her uncle, Mr. Alexander Smith, she came over to England, she had no difficulty in making her way into society. Her appearance and personal qualities helped her to keep the position which her wealth and notoriety had made for her. At the time of which I write, there was scarcely a more popular woman in London than Veronica Browne. She had now- been in England a little over a year. She had lived principally in London, which possessed an extraordinary fascination for her. She had begun to think, however, for various reasons, some of which we shall hear later, that it might be well for her to take a place in the country’, and one of her objects in her visit to the North was to look round for some place on which to pitch her tent. It is needless to say that Miss Browne, the amount of whose fortune, thanks to the disputed will, was well known to every one w-ho took an interest in such matters, had been wooed again and again, wooed also by gentlemen whose mere notice would have been considered an honor by most women. She had not, however, allowed herself to be won. She liked her liberty. I She enjoyed, innocently enough, the observance with which she was surrounded, and her brain—one of the most active, restless brains that a woman has ever been gifted with —was full of schemes, most of which, as she felt, would perish untried if she gave herself a husband. As regards appearance, Veronica was, in the fullest sense of the word, a handsome woman. Tall and somewhat full of figure, with a clear complexion, flashing brown eyes, and a profusion of dark, curly hair, she was a girl who would have been noticed even in a crowd. Os course, she dressed to perfection. She had learned the art of dressing in America, and had practiced it in Paris, un-

der the best masters and mistresses of the little-known science. Wherever she went, and whatever she was doing, her style of dress was appropriate to the occasion. Save that it was so very appropriate, so perfect in its way, there was never any remark to be made about it. When Colonel Lyndon was brought up by his friend and formally introduced to Miss Browne, he felt at once that he was in the presence of a capable woman. “I hear we are traveling the same way,” he said, lifting his hat courteously. “I hope you will make use of me. I shall be delighted to be of service to you in any way.” “Thank you a thousand times,” said th* young lady. Her swift brown eyes swept over him for a moment. In that moment she seemed to take him in. She smiled and held out her hand. “I hear from Unci* Alick,” she said, “that we are to be neighbors up in the North. You are bound for Castle Ettrick. lam on my way to visit General Mackenzie, of Deep Deane. Perhaps you know the place?” “Oh, yes. I know it well,” said the Colonel. “General Mackenzie is one of my oldest friends. We served together in India. I stayed at Deep Deane years upon years ago. Is this your luggage?” A pile of boxes, bags, Saratoga hunks, and bundles of wraps and umbrellas was being wheeled on to the platform, and beside them walked a young lady in traveling costume and a smart-looking man in livery, both of whom were trying, but apparently with scant success, to count the parcels. “Yes; it is all mine,” said Miss Browne, with a little laugh. “That is what frightened my uncle. I might travel in safety, he thought, but my possessions would be too much for me. Colonel Lyndon, do you know that young lady in gray?' If yon do, I wish you would introduce me to her. I should like to travel in the same carriage. Her face is a perfect picture.” “I was just going to ask your permission to introduce jou to her,” said the Colonel. “She is the governess of a little friend of mine, youngest daughter of Mr. Winstanley of Ettrick, and they have been put under mv charge by Lady Flora Winstanley.” “We are keeping you from them, Lyndon,” said Mr. Smith. “Oh, not at all. They have a protector now. I believe lam not wanted by any one,” said the Colonel. Miss Brown* was still looking meditatively at the pretty girl in gray and her companions. “Oh. yes; they have a protector,” she said, smiling. “What a goodlooking boy! The happiest face I have seen for ages. Does he belong to them, Colonel Lyndon? I should say, to look at him, that ho was in love and had just been accepted.” “That is Ciq tain Winstanley, of the Third Foot,” said Colonel Lyndon. “Ho is young to be a Captain, but he is not quite a boy, Miss Browne. You must not, at least, let him know that you think him one. He is one of the best young officers in the service, but he stands upon his dignity.” “Oh! introduce me! introduce me! This is delightful, quite like a romance,” cried Miss Browne. “Uncle Alick will see the luggage in. Not the fur wrap, uncle dear, or the dressing-case. James can bring them to the carriage. Now, then, Colonel Lyndon. The good-looking boy is on the look- >ut for you.” They met at a door of a first-class compartment, which was as yet unappropriated, and into which Percy Winstanley was cramming books and newspapers, and cakes and fruit, and the parcels and bags which Letty Morrison insisted were either too frail or too valuable to be intrusted to the luggagevan. “There is not room for all those things in there,” said Miss Browne to the Colonel. “Couldn’t you persuade the ladies to come to my carriage? Uncle Alick engaged a saloon-car for me this morning. If the two ladies would join me it would be pleasant, I think, for us all. Then Captain Winstanley and you might have this carriage.” While she spoke she was bowing and smiling to her new acquaintances. Milly and Letty Morrison were a little shy of her at first —she looked so very experienced — but Percy Winstanley was delighted with her. He had never seen a girl, as he said later to the Colonel, whose appearance pleased him more. “One can’t be formal in a railway station,” she said. “Circumstances don’t admit it. Now, are we all together? There is Uncle Alick making signs to us. We may as well take possession of our carriage.” In a few minutes everything was arranged. Alilly and her young governess were occupying comfortable seats in Miss Browne’s carriage; her parcels and theirs were in; Mr. Smith was bowing and smiling his farewells, and Colonel Lyndon and Captain Winstanley were standing at the door of the ladies’ carriage, taking their orders. It was Veronica, of course, who issued them. Milly, who had scarcely recovered from the effect of her delightful surprise, could do nothing but gaze with shining eyes at her brother, and Letty Morrison was far too shy to make a single remark. [TO BE CONTINUED. [ Evening and Wedding Costumes. This is the height of the festive season of balls, receptions, dinners, grand weddings, and similar merry-makings; therefore the gowns most thought of are those intended for use on such occasions. Among other weighty considerations which the evening or ball dress presents is the form in which the corsage shall be cut, and the shapes for evening bodices are in greater variety, perhaps, than at any previous season. They comprise round bodices like those which were worn, by the grandmothers of the present generation —a semicircle cut out back and front, and edged with lace; then we have the long narrow V which has recently come into popularity, and has found much favor. Last year the square Grecian shape was much worn, but during the present season it will not appear to any extent, although really one of the prettiest foims in which a decollete bodice can be cut. The strap sleeves which were almost exclusively worn last winter have been superseded by puffs and falls of lace, or else very short sleeves of satin, lace-edged. They are decidedly an improvement, being much more graceful than the plain strap, while at the same time they reveal as much of a pretty arm as its possessor could desire to be seen. The most casual observer must have noticed the immense popularity of Newmarkets this season. They are seen on every hand. Some have short capes attached, reaching to the elbows, and others are finished wita silk-lined pointed hoods. It may be mentioned that the gaudier the silk linings of these hoods are the more fashionable the garment. I do not think them in very good taste, as plain or hair-lined silks would be more unobtrusive and refined; but then—l am only a chronicler, not a censor. 1 recently noticed a Newmarket in the striped tweed from which they are usually made, with a cape put on over it of black Astrakhan, which reached to a point very near the waist, but was not attached to the garment. This is a very good idea for the protection of the chest and shoulders from the cold — points particularly vulnerable during this cold we ither. A wedding toilet recently noticed was, so far as its main material went, orthodox, for it was of white satin, but the front breadth of the skirt was in pink brocade, an idea which is somewhat original, but which, I am told, will not be followed for bridal gowns. This dress was made with a full court train, and with Marguerite draperies. It was a decidedly pretty costume for the occasion. At a recent wedding in good society, the five bridesmaids wore very charming dresses in pink and white - s’riped satin and velvet; the bodices were cut back and front, in the fashionable V, the sleeves reaching to the elbow; fichus of Milanese lace were drawn gracefully across the shoulders. In their hands they carried dainty bronzed wickerware baskets, full of rich tinted roses, mingled with fem-leaves.

Important. When you visit or leave Now York City, save baggage, expressage, and 33 carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot 613 rooms, fitted up at a cost of one million dollars, 31 and upwards per day. European plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with tho best Horse cars, stages, and elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live bettor for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city. The De Lacs Country. The town of Minot, out in Dakota, at tho second crossing of tho Mouse River, and for the present tho terminus of tho St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad, is the latest Northwestern aspirant to greatness. It certainly has an excellent situation, and if a line country will make a good town, its future prosperity is assured, for the Upper Mouse and De Lacs River country is as attractive a region to tho settler as any in the country. The De Lacs River joins the Mouse eight miles above Minot, having its source in a lake thirty miles long, the head of which is one and one-half miles south of the boundary. The Cotoaux come sheer up to the lake on tho south side, and are heavily timbered in places. On the north side is a fine country, well adapted for settlement, now occupied only by a few settlers from over the line in Canada. Then come two smaller lakes, and below these for fifty miles is a fine, rich plain, twenty or thirty miles wide, through the center of which the river runs. Coal is found all over the country. It crops out in every hillside on the river. This country is tho favorite range for white and black-tailed deer and antelope, and many hunters have had great sport hunting them this fall; two bagging twenty-five blacktailed deer in ten days. Throughout its course the river is heavily timbered, and its lateral feeders are also well supplied. Except where an occasional rancher has set his stakes, the whole county is public land, and it surely offers some fine opportunitie® for tho homeless in the States to p w.de themselves with fine farms, only at the expense of coming and settling on them. The finest opportunities now offer themselves to secure the best locations. Only last week a claim was taken, adjoining the town of Minot, and public land is plainly in view across the river, only one mile away. The land in the Mouse River valley, along tho timber, has to some extent been taken by settlers who came in from Bismarck three years ago. Attention is chiefly directed to stock raising, each rancher having from twen-ty-five to one hundred head of cattle, though many fields are in cultivation and produce well. The soil in the valley is rich, but that on the surrounding prairie level is of the finer quality. The “old residents” claim that the climate of the valley is milder than any part of the territory, and their claim would seem to be substantiated by tho many varieties of wild fruits growing in the forest, and the fact that wild grape-vines are growing on nearly every tree. Ranchmen claim that on account of this exceptional mildness they can winter grown cattle with an outlay of but one ton of hay per head. The “chinook” winds, during winter, blow from the southwest down the Yellowstone Valley, pass over the low “divide” at Fort Buford and reaching the Del.acs Valley change their direction to the southeast, reaching the Mouse River Valley as a j warm northwest wind. They some- I times last for a week at a time, cut the snow off in a few hours, and often raise the water in the rivers two feet. Not the least of the resources of the country lie in the coal mines, which make outcrops in nearly every hill and ravine. A mine under process of development, six miles from Minot, shows up a vein seven feet in thickness and of the best quality of lignite, burning easily and rapidly and used for all heating purposes. The coal sells for $1.25 per ton at the mine, and is in common use in Minot and throughout the surrounding country.—s7. Paul Pioneer Press. The Hired Escort. It is a common practice in Now York City for ladies to hire male escorts to places of evening entertainment, the engagement usually being made with some of the messenger companies, which keep a corps of youths for that purpose. In Philadelphia a young man has branched out on his individual account. He tells the Press business isn’t good as it might be, but it is improving. He keeps an advertisement in the paper, and says of his mode of procedure: “If they want me they write me to call. Igo in the afternoon, show my references, which are good, and make arrangements as to whether they want a carriage or not, for instance, and whether I shall wear evening dress, in which case 1 charge $1 extra. Then in the evening 1 appear, send up my card, and no one knows, I think, that I am not wasting my own money in taking my affianced, my mother, my wife, as the case may be, to the play, and, by Jove, I don’t myself sometimes.” “You mean then ” “Nothing, nothing.” said tho young man, giving a slight curl to his left whiskerlet. “Still, you’d be surprised, sir, to know how much even a hired escort is to some women. ’Pon my word they hang on my arm— I don’t mean all of them—when we cro-s the gutters and they chatter—l really believe they’re a good deal more interested in keeping up the make-be-lieve than I arn. In fact, lam quite certain that that Lancaster woman—she ordered me a dress suit, by the way —has formed her idea of a city society man completely from my make-up. But you musn’t say anything about that. It would injure the business.” “You spoke of staying through some performances and merely taking to and calling for others. Can you make two engagements in a night?” “ ‘Places of amusements,’ my advertisement reads,” answered tiie hired escort. “There are a great many amusements besides the theater—lectures, concerts and tableaux. Most of these are out an hour before the theaters close. In Boston, win re there are so many old maids, you know, and yet such a large amusement-loving population, I almost always had two engagements a night. ” “ You have lately come from there ?” The hired escort sighed. “I have,” he said. “Would that I could have stayed there.” “Ah!” “Yes, I took a young lady three times to the museum. The third time—well, her father was an invalid. 1 am very glad he was. If he possessed his full vigor I do not think that I would have been able to do what I did—that is to say, leave town.” _ Use Dr. Pierce’s “.Pellets” for constipation. The oldest mention of opera was “when ‘he stars sang together.”

■■■■■■■■■ — Stamp-Collectors in France. The mania for collecting postage stamps seems to bo gaining more ground than over in France. Among the most famous collectors is a man who has over 1,000,000 stamps preserved in 130 richly bound volumes, and another who keeps two clerks employed in classifying and arranging his enormous collection. Added to this there are in Paris about 150 wholesale firms employed in the traxle, and one of the best known of those has lately offered from £2O to £4O for certain stamps of the year 1836. Tuscan postage stamps dated before 1800 will be paid for at the rate of £6 each, while stamps from Mauritius for the year 1847 fetch £BO, and French stamps of 1849 are quoted at £1 each.— The Argonaut. At the masquerade ball in Adin last week St. Jacobs Oil took the first prize. Nothing strange in this, as it is highly prized in every family where used—especially in ours.— Bieber (Cal.) Mountain Tribune. _ Could Not Hit Him. Justice—“ You say that tho prisoner throw stones at you ?” Witness—“ Yes, sir. lie threw over a dozen at me.” “Did any of them hit you?” “No, sir, I dodged them.” “How far was the prisoner from you when he throw?” “About twenty feet.” “And do you mean to say that the prisoner threw a dozen stones at you at a distance of twenty feet and did not hit you?” “Yes, sir. You seo I am a base-ball umpire and am used to dodging.” “Yes, I see. I thought there was some reason for your not being hit.”— Free Press. Mr. Gf.o. Deuterman, New York City, suffered nearly a month with a severe cough, and, having tried several remedies without relief, finally used Red Star Cough Cure, which, he says, proved “speedy and effectual.” The Metropolis. Teacher—“ What is the metropolis of the United States?” Pupil—“ Cincinnati.” Teacher—“ Oh. no. What makes you think Cincinnati is the metropolis?” Pupil “Why 1 saw in the paper the other day that there was more meat put up there than any other place, so I supposed it was the meat-ropolis. ” A MAN rich only for himself has a I life as barren and cheerless as the ser- ; pent set to guard a barren treasure. — Lowell. A Chance for Health Ib afforded those fast sinking into a condition of hopeless debility. Tho means are at hand. In the form of a genial medicinal cordial. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters embo lies the combined qualities of a blood fertilizer and depuront, a tonic and an alterative. While it promotes digestion and assimilation, and stimulates appetite, has tho further effect of purifying the bio current and strengthening the nervous system. As the blood grows richer and purer by its use, they who resort to this sterling medicinal agent, acquire not only vigor, but bodily substance. A healthful change in tho secretions is effected ; by it, and that sure and rapid physical decay, I which a chronic obstruction of tho functions of 1 I the system produces is arrested. The prime ; causes of disease being removed, health is speedily renovated and vigor restored. It is reported that in Northern China everybody, young and old, rich or poor, I is accustomed to bathing the hands and face every morning in water almost I scalding hot. Anglo-Saxons are accuaj tomed to cold water, considering it I more invigorating, but. hot water is a good cosmetic, and often helps rid a i face of pimply eruptions. Cold water ; may be the most agreeable and enlivening, but hot water is the most thorI ough cleanser.—From Dr. Foote's Health Monthly. The flour of tho family often makes a । loaf-er ill-bred. The Practice of Economy. I’eople of moderate means aro j obliged to practice economy in obtain- । ing the necessities of life, and those in । receipt of a large income, even, natur- { ally wish to obtain the full worth of I their money. A proper quantity and j quality of reading matter, in these । days, is most assuredly to be classed j among the necessities; then how to ob- ! this cheaply is a desideratum. The | Chicago Ledger fills the want for a j first-class family story paper better ’ than any other published in the West, : and at half the price of the Eastern ■ publications of the same grade. Its | corps of contributors has been largely 1 reinforced, and articles from Rev. ! H. W. Thomas and Prof. David Swing j upon timely topics are given weekly. Its stories are of a high order. j Send for sample to the Ledger, 271 j Franklin street, Chicago. Only $1.50 i per year. The Duty of State Legislatures. Legislation should bo ■ Elected in every State | regulating the sale and use of the many pois- | ons resorted to by women in their desperation I to obtain beautiful complexions, while there exists in Dr. Harter’s Iro i Tonic every requisite necessary to accomplish the object without injuring flic health or endangering life. The best cough medicine is Piso’s Cure for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25e.

' 1 ” • • " turn. WAiyrTTilT-i BY THE GARVANZA LAND COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES, CAL., Carpenters. Masons, Hriek-Makers, ITunibers, and I. tborers of all 1 c- „ . . wages.S3 and $3.50 per day ; Masons and Plasterers, *3 to $S o' a‘ I, orers and Board. Homes sold on monthly instullmi nts, nnd work funded to ,11Ollth a Pleasant home. Work all the year round. No Him 10-t on t ’ oCl,ro »sseaar* mu '"" aS- *» A-mnan. * C0.,85 Cl„k _ 134 N, MainSttoot, Los Angeles, Ca'lltoraL?^’ ’ L'O., jX-g-enta. DO NOT UtblliUY IHIS ADV th I i^eia th I, AS 7Fv^L~NOT~Ap’pEAR~ AGAIN W era GIVH AWAYrnrr i £ ■ g a u ^iirx'^k r n r r sth Crand Distriiiutlan by THE WEEKLY NEWS. The Leading Newspaper of St, Joseph, Mo. On'y §1,50 for our paper and a fine present. receipt ot *1.50 your name will be eutere’d S b!r\'>n,F y ear7»ubserh>tion’ eutitl >d to a present. I non dunlieate from our subscription books « ill be sent to i our aildr^ss ( ive v< nr """diered m . tate. Ihe agent sending us ten or more .subscript! >ns mav n-tmi ”e \n J? a f 4 ’wn. county, and of presents: 11,1 may r<tam con each subscription. Read the list 1. Cash present in Gold nn i n nrr . . 2. i^l, prment in tiol,t | 3 fPright Pianos «. (XF 3. Cash present in Gold ' 2 !£ ?’ .J ■ .’ « 4. 2 emd, presents in Gold, each..... \ f f 31 Ui rash pres. Ids i>, Gold, each ill }"' i : d Hatches " no’, «. Weash presents in Gohl, each. 5 ? ! ? s ewina ’/aehines ' ' q n 7. 10 l.adi.s’ Gold Wateh.es. j " '.'''""s £ 8. »0 Splendid Wal. hes " ;!’ 'aill'ir Thresher ;.J Tur: News is not a local mit a natYond newsi’a'?!*’ 1, u 5,0 ^^"'’t'tard h.n ( Hish Hooks ' reliable, family journ al. Wile to tho ml owing persm's wh > drew 111. f'’ 11 ! 11 ':'- moral in tone, an interesting 1 what Hi -.I rate to sa. Sa,,, 1 olden, lionet a,\ , ~, , ll 'T I'D'sent.s m our last distiibution, aid 1 Wathen.,. V,?.^charG-s:- ? | (dish books and works of fiction w-r. also drawn.'' ’ kfr.s'c^ii a"d:}.M2 standard Un- । News?, worth' dohbln'tlm’n'onev: ^Wegiveab" pr>fits on s"ib •’•Vr nothing ^VtHe mvs^'V’a" the ' I March 1.1. IS-;. All that ein be mailed will be sent 1.0 t .i 1 v .1 n ' 5' ,)lir "remiums m ill ip. ,list'i-m,o 1 I will be paid by the subs, ri.-er No attei ton wm n..'. V . V “"'wri e-’s address Froi.mt 11 - i Remit by new postal note, money order leL-i'tercd le m■' " llle ; s I’tß'o HUl.serjptnm Y s L-! ’used 8 I National Bank, state Savmgs Bank, and the Business Men At s I"” T ,,>r ’ or ,ln,,t svm i I I Address all letters to -J he News PublishmgCo..” News Buffdi^ J gL JoVeph^ MeXi^ j

Overworked Women. For “worn-out,” “run-down,” debilitated school teachers, milliners, eeainstreßses, housekeepers, and overworked women generX Dr. &’» Favorite Prescription is the hast of all restorative tonics. It is not a “Cure-all,” but admirably fulfills a singleness of mirnose being a most potent specific for all those Chronic Weaknesses ami Diseases peculiar to womm It is a powerful, general L well as uterine, tonic and nervine, and imparts vigor and strength to the whole system. It promptly cures weakness of stomach, mdigostion, bloating, weak back, nervous pros ration, debility and HloeplossnosH, in either sex Favorite Prescription is sold by druggists under our nwitivf auarantre. See wrapper around bottle. Prihe # > .<>« « t le. or Nix bottle* for #5.00. A large treatiHe on Dihossob of nomen, profusely illustrated with colored plates and numerous wood cuts, sent for ten cents m Ht AdSrosß, World’s Dispensary Medical Association, 633 Main street, Buffalo, Tv 1. Paradoxical as it may sound, no man who gets over Niagara Falls ever gets oter it— Texas Siftings. ________ If all so-called remedies have failed, Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy cures. It is a pity that politicians can’t paint a town red without rubbing their noses in it. For Coughs and Throat Disorders use Brown’s Bronchial Troches. “Have never changed my mind respecting them, except 1 think bettor of that which I began thinking well of.”— Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, bold only in boxes. Tomato red is the new shade. A toper's nose is in the height of fashion. _ A Ghost Is a myth, but solid reality will bo known by those who write to Hallett A Co., Porlland, Maine, thereby learning, free, about work that they can do, and live at home, wherever they reside, at a profit of from 35 to 325 and upwards daily. Some have earned over fs9in a day. Capital not needed. Hallett A Co. will start you. All is now. Delay not. Pay absolutely sure from start. Wealth awaits every worker. Both sexes. All ages. “BUCIIU-rAIBA.” Quick, complete euro, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. 31. At druggists. “ROUGH ON BILE” FILLS. Small granules, small dose, big results, pleasant in operation, don’t disturb the itomach. 250. “ROUGH ON DIRT.” Ask for “Rough on Dirt.” A perfect washing powder found at last! A harmless, extra fin*, A 1 article, pure and clean ; sweetens, freshens, bleaches, and whitens without the slightest injury to finest fabrics. Unequalod for fine linans and laces, general household, kitchen, and laundry use. Softens water; saves labor and soap. sc, 10c, 25c. At druggists or grocers. Fob dyspepsia, indigestion, depression of spirits, and general debility in their various forms: also as a preventive against fever and ague and other intermittent fevers, the “Fer-ro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisava,” made by Caswell, Hazard A Co., New York, and sold by all druggists, is tho best tonic, and for patients recovering from fever and other sickness it has no equal. •Rough on Rats" clears out rats. mice. 15c. “Rough on Corns”—hard or soft corns. 15c. “Rough on Toothache.” Instant relief. 150. “Rough on Dentist” Tooth Powder, 10c. Wide nwnko 3 or 4 houts every night, coughing. Get immediate relief and sound rest by using "Rough on Coughs" Troches, 10 cents. The mother's favorite cough medicine for the children and adults is "Rough ou Coughs" Troches, 10c. Liquid, 25c. LIFE PRESERVER. If you are losing your grip ou life, try “Wells' | Health Kenowcr.” Goes direct to weak spots. OtE 1)01.1,Alt and Filly l unt* will pay for a S 3 Family Story Paper for one year. Sample collies free. Address The Chicago Ledger, Chicago, 111. Scrofula Probably no form of disease is so generally distributed among our whole population as scrofula. Almost every individual has this latent poison coursi! ■ his veins. The. terribh sufferings endured by those afflicted with scrofulous sores cannot be understood by others, and their gratitude on fluding a remedy that cures them, astonishes a well person. The wonderful power of Hood’s Sarsaparilla In eradicating every form of Scrofula has been so clearly and fully demonstrated that it leaves no doubt that it is the greatest medical discovery of this generation. It is made by C. I. HOOD CO., Luwell, Mass., and is sold by all druggists. SOO Doses One Dollar IVALEE ORGANS On the I AST PAYMENT system, from S.i.'.’S ver month up. 100 to Send for Catalogue e i:h full particulars, mailed free. UFR6GHT RANOS, Constructed on the new method of stringing, on Mnaliar terms. Send for descriptive Catalogue. MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN AND PIANO CO. Boston, Now York, Chicago. PATENT SALE. THE ADAMSON CO.. ihimi Patent s<> i -in Muncie, lucUana. Te leqr a ph tiirnohfd. V,.i.ntln- Bros.. Janesville. Wis. fi ? 8 JI 35 Us aym man „ nrt , Dr. Marsh, ftumcy.Mirh. E A DMG?" 1 ' meß HirWiY’ rin Clar-mhnt rAn m a ng^^S^s^ £3? I”' ,o a dT - Sample worth $1.50. FRFE l ines not under the home's f> e t. Address Brewster's Safety Rein Holder. Holly, Mich. OPIUM C Hr. J. Stephens, Lebanon, Ohio. PATENTS Attorneye.WM&tagton^C* as to patentabd.ty PR EE." AT 17 gears' e^e’i mm!,'.’' OLD CHROMIC FILES^E^® cases eiu etl by measures n:i!d.sa,e.,md certai ; W'-ite icr le erences, M.iin.i., Ml. u.-i N.(h.ark st,. Chi< ano. U I I 0 I? Relieved and Cured hv Dr. .1. A. ilijr 5 Gl ^l'erman s method. Those who MUI A UMU cannot avail themselves »f pertoiivl at.en.lanee can have home treatment aiivHanco nnd enram e sent tor $lO oulv. Send stamp for circular. 2!H Broadway, New York.

Fitters Combining IRON with pp nK _ * W TONICS, qniekly .ml anil KNKHMES THE BLOOD tho action of the Liver and Kidneys complexion, makes the skin smooth' it । Injure tho teeth, cause head.^he, or les M atlpaUon -ALL OTHER 1 kON Physicians and Drungists everywhereroco " "O' Mas. D. M. Hoyt. Morris, Bl Brown’s iron Bitters f„ r Impuro'ul.Ui „ I .? , ”iiiisi results, and 1 cheerfully reconiniendit I Mu. Wm. llKt-rnmn, East St. Louis' m used Browns Iron Hitlers t o purifv th* ,**ll' most natisfnetory reaulla.” 1 “ 8 ' Mil KRNKBT N. HkNPEHSON, An , " 1 used Brown’s Iron Billers for Scrota!. He. bonetit. Gan also rocomuiond it tonic.” “ au W«U4 : Mus. <’ » Coleman, Jefferson io-. I was troubled with scurvy. 1 uaod Brown’i “1 tors with much benefit and cun truths ill w, ‘®ih mend it " reteu, Mn. GKO, O Vanieii, with Moaera T n D Jfe Co , Detroit. Mich., rnjH: ” 1 ÜB ed BrowA’?B terj for impure blood with the S Genuine has above Trude Mark and<m>«s.,i ■ on wrapper. 1 nkc no other. MtdM"hl ■ < HEMK AL < <>.. BALTIMO^^ I creaVbalm^^Bßßl 117 hare tirrirHWJ^n. | handled a eatarrh 1 renudy that increased so rap- Ji i idly in sales Fly's Cream or that has giren'^S^ S such aniri esiit sc/tsfaelian. t ’. Crittenton. Xo.t I'> ' Fulton St., —-2^ York City. A particle is applied into each nostril an aUH ONLY TRUE gT! RON STONIC Wtnra " 1,1 I‘ nrif y ’h” BLOOD re co l,i. ,110 liver end KIDNEYS J • Yri’oiit". ln<hKestion,l.,ck;f ’ nn ' l 'loa-d Fcelmg at i VKjg.ffilk solutoly cured: Bones, mm. vies nnd nerves receive nw force. Enlivens tho miaj «n<l supplies Brun Power. n an from complaintspecib ■ aaH iinr tn I heii sex wiiliindir.Dl TIABTPK'S I PON TONIC* •hTd, Hpendy curi>. (livpK a clear, i>vnlt by complexion, I All attempts Ht counterfeiting only adds to itFpopn- j larily. l>onot ext* •» im<*nt eet Outgis'al ANDßy.BT i 4 nr. HARTER’S LIVER PILLS K J Cure Const’pat icm.Liver Comnlnint and Sick 1 I ■ Headache. ! Huplu Doso and Dream Book! 5 "mailed or. receipt of two cents in postage, f THE DR. HARTER MEDICINE C 0„ ST. LOUIS.MO, ECLECTIC SHORTHAND! The le st and briefest svstem extant. Semiforcirenl«, Terms. E. A. GILL. 2os N n th Clark St.,Chiun,l OPIUM HABIT or sell d'-niil. Lax when cured. HandsomCS I tr ... DK.C. j. WEATHERBY, Kan«M(hti?K Carden SaedsSS 1 i. l M I > I:III i I . Hemp.stea.l. Loair island,Xl. I WEAK iroiu Nervons Debility. W J bhx *“! "'listing. Ac.,. ond st ii nip for Book 1 st H w “• Ronvdics. nd cure yourself B KIP U » heme. Dr. .1. Ui-x n cur. Verivlol WE WAKTYOU! profitable employment to represent us in every county. Salary per month and expenses, ora large commij’sion on sales if preferred. Goodsrtapla Kverv one bnvs. and particulars Free. STAN DA D SI I.VERWAKE CO., BOSTON, MASS. a yS ■ £ h:•5;O CJ of Others, >vno wisn to examine •4 cJ Vkwd<l i. ! ‘Hn u this paper, or obtain estimatti. or. advertising spac* when in Chicago, will find it onfileat the Advertising Agency of 03 S ir» relief joTn¥l KIOfIEK'S PASTIHES •hi ruail. StowellACk I ; .3ISSI' - >arle.town, PE fl Dr. WillWaciß’lndian PileOintmert S 3 wn VX '* a sure cure tor blind,bleedimtw j H H 8r“ OXS itching piles. Cure guaranteed, td kHaWI r ice 50c and sl. At druggist’ll or I mailed uv WILUAMS MFG. CO., Cleveland, 0. Imptd.StallionCHFrj,soT9(2423),Winnerot6weflh ; Stake's Premium at the Great Percneron Show ofuj I His.state F air, held in Chicago Sept. 1883. Property™ W. L. INWOOD, IMPORTER AND BREEDER OF HORSES. The Largest Breeding Establishment of Pnreßlooj i’ereherons in the United Stab s. Five hundred H® of Pure Blood and Grades iiovx - on hand, alargoniiin* i her of which were imported in July, 1886. and aaou® j largo import'tion of item 150t0200 lioad w'U arn’J i about the middle of October. Visitors always «<* ! come - como and see tin m. I handle nothing but best, and take pi ide iu showing stock. Location, ICAL.II. ILL. la 58 miles west of Chicago, on Omaha Div. C. - K’” Ry. F/g" Send for Catalogue. : •VFIZARD-Qiuny^ Have been heartily enjoyed by tho U'Vxuitiw. nearly every town and city in the E'nit™ s • Marvelous Cures have been performed, anu ■ nessed by thousands of people, who can testm THE WONDERFUL HEALING POWER 0* . Hamlin's Wizard Oil. IT HAS NO EQUAL FOB THE CUBE OF RHEUMATISM. NEUDALGIA.TOOTHACHE. EARACnw HEADACHE. CATARRH. CROUP. SURE iHR?* 1 ' LAME BACK. CONTRACTED CORDS. SUrr , JOINTS. SPRAINS. BRUISES. BURNS. And Many Other Pains Caused by Accident Os D i It is safe and sure, does its work qnu “ • gives universal satisfaction. Forsaleby Pnce.sUc. OurSongßook mailed freetoevi-. Address WIZARD OIL COMPANY. MU WANT TOM TMjwrtont things you never •dJP’x' r “ of abontTSshnman body and ^i^fiinou 3 ■ - Row to avoid and »>»<*««'^3 Row to apply Row to cure ItarnoP'. sMwW Murray HUI Pub. Co.. Sok 728. ??'. — And others sufferi'^^ijn Horne's Tho' l9 *?!? Magnetic Belt ' ^r,,. in every :7 Ax state in the I mon h«'< ' । ,ol<H“i Elcctrlcl t v instant Iv felt. I’n’eu * 1 Elcct.Rf I years. Whole family can’wear same Dili■ . b | eH# I ^iiApcnsorks free with male bulls. Avoid , , itatfms an... .-..mranies Flvlrle > r "J lll ,.hlet •Lupniro. 700 cumi ai’sa. Semi siami > 'r .uQAGO* | Im. W. j. Hqhne, Inventor, 191 Wabash Av .. i I CURES WHERE ALL ELSE ’MG. M Best, t’ough Svrup. Tastes goon. L ' M In time.' Sold bv druggist*- JyM —V ■ I C. N. U. \— .....emEKSI WHEN AVKiTING TO '‘Ueiucnt i ’’ please way you naw the | in thiN i>ui>er.