Iher lud to t. bI Rut Fob Ilia '.t Fo 3 5 A" t T Bb el w in at fcjtl c a. P !? i i f 41 3 w 1 -1 t BALLADE CP THE NEW WOMAN. Of tbe oew woman now to sing You bid me. Prince, whose jangled lyre, VVbose wrinkled muse, of weary wine. Has lout her early might and fire. More readily your fond desire TVoulil I concede and chant for yoo If the fair being you admire. If the new womau were but new. Bhe is. alas! no noyel thing: For history herself might tire. Might faint nnd fall, in following Where the old woman did aspire. What stellar spnce. what mortal mire. Has not the fair sex ventured through? Indeed, we men folk might admire If the new woman were but new. Bhe vexes now with questioning. Must taste, experience, inquire. For curiosity's the spring That sends her soaring higher and higher. That bade her with the snake conspire And to the snake alone be true Who brought on us that heavenly ire. If the new woman were but oew! ENVOI. Prince, old as Adam is, our sire, Aa old as Ere, whom Adam knew) We might not labor and perspire If the new woman were but new, -Andrew Lang. , IIEPSIE S VALENTINE. r WISH to be alone to-night with only the blaze for com- pany. .. Hepsie Seymour sighed and sat down (near the window or iher apartment to F, watch the sunaet jredden the western y snow-clad hills be- 'S-JSfore It dropped Into i; - , i i vycne crisp it'"i night. Jane turned away from tbe hearth af ter replenishing the fire, and tiptoed out of the room and down tbe softly carpeted stairs, cogitating: "I wonder what her sorrow may be,"" he murmured, running ber hand thought fully along the heavy walnut balustrade. "It must be a love trouble, for every tima Bt. Valentine's Day cornea around aha grows paler and keeps hir room, wanting to be alone." And the observing Jane waa correct In tier conclusion. Truly the blaze was all the company Miss Seymour cared for to-night of all nights, for out of the gleaming west seem ed to come a tenderly uttered "Good-bye, Uepsie: I :in never forget." And to-night, as the dusk of Valentine Eve deepened around her, Hepsie Sey mour sobbed up against the window pane: '"I tii.nk he still remembers. 1 have remembered until my heart la cankereJ through with the bitterness all its own." The stars were coming out now, one by jne, and great shadows trailed through the shrubbery and crept around "Thu Oaks." A pained face seemed to rise out of the, night and st-un-h her soul with its dark, yet kindly eyes, us once, on a Valentine Eve, six years ago. She turned to tbe hearth with a sigh once more. "How 1 Buffer!" she moaned, rocking to and fro, with the blaze for company. So the time which bring? loving avow als and swcot remembrances for the world of happy hearted youth, and warmer pul sations to the hearts of the elderly lovers, only brought an ngouy of regret to the heiress of Oak Hill. This was why, then, that In her ele gantly appointed rooms, with arms folded over !ier Ih.smih, she rocked wearily to and fro. recounting the brilliant and saddest Of il fe's memories. I'll from the valley enme a chime of lilvery, musical notes. She paused. "Wed ding bells," she murmured, impntieutlv, going ba' k to the window and throwing open the ash to listen. "Six years ago to-night," she continued, I sent my li-art's truest and best away because he was poor! (, that I could re tail tin1 past u ml welcome Horace back n e more; leit I cannot; woe ia me!" The hells .eased ringing; but Hepsie. heedless of the cold, wintry air, stood lllentiy clasping her hands, and gazing Tar down tiie shadowy vale of St. Catb trine nnd time together. "Yes," .vie said, presently, "I have writ ten, and, though he may spurn my con tention, coming so late as it does, I am rlad I sent the letter. He baa made n: lign; perhaps even now he hates me for the wretched past. "So matter. I have borne a great deal. I can bear more. "I can bear to be Ignored by the man whose love means life to me, because I ieserve it, but God pity me!" She closed the sash and went back to the Ire, kindled "for company," and sat down. The glow of the cheery flame flickered iver the soft, satin gown and touched the learstained fuce dreamily. "O. that he still loved me!" She clasp d Ler bauds passionately and continued: 'All the wealth of the Oaks might go at ne sweep of fortune's wave did the re turning tide bear Horace Wlnter'a love te Be. Hut, alas! I cannot nndo. "Jod only knew; and with Him al'. things were possible.' It might be yet ind to-night was the anniversary what Is it. John'" The polite servant stood at the open loor. with cap in hand. "There's an old man at the gate at wants a cold bite, ma'am, and cravin' shelter from the bitter night." "An old man? Well, bring him Into thi lifting room below and I will see aboul It." Hepsie sighed again, this time almost contentedly if she could not comfort her pelf she would comfort another and, fol lowing John downstairs, she waited. "A tramp, possibly," she said, wearily; "but tramps have smils." An old, gray-haired man followed John into the pleasant comfort of cheery frartuth. "You are hungry 7" Miss Seymour said the words with a mist of sympathy In her lark eyes. Iiefore ber aat a shivering man. with the snow flakes sprinkling his whitened locks and poor attire. Despite bis rough exterior, she felt instinctively that he was a man of culture and had seen better times. 'Yes, ma'am, and very cold. The world ftnsu't a great deal it can spare to the un fortunate." He rut his hand to his bead and looked thoughtfully into the grate. Hepsie ordered something to eat and made no n -ply. Somehow the words op-,.,,-.! n worn." ':( had fondly hoped was tested. Drawing aside rhe neavy cninton rurtain she looked out once more Into the light. "And to-morrow Is Valentine's DayP Ihe said this involuntarily In an under line to herself; but the old man by the learth was listening. He covered hif lace with his hands and sat very still. "Hod be merciful!" She let go the cur Bin with this petition and turned toward he occupant of the hearth. He had also ieard tl.e prayer, but be made no be raral his knowledge; he only raised lis hea I. iookei 1 'ndily into the grate m i s i:d. 1 o-.U.i : "It umst be such a great ! '.: :. bo wealthy; o satisfying." I --ive with you," answered Hep He. r:l'i.,-: impatiently. The oi l man gave a little start, and riliioiit taking his gr.e from the fire, h lske.1 in tones of astonished inquiry: "Can be possible that you are not happy in Sjis beautiful home?" Hepsie looked at him pityingly. Tt pin be and is possible;" then, with quiver- tig lips she quoted: The heart kuoweto ts own bitterness." "Kor-tve me," said the old man, hastily; my selushness, I fear, led me to wrong Fiews." Miss Seymour made no reply, and, Jane nming in at tii.it moment with a bounti ully l.oidod tray, the conversation was lroppe.1. "Would you please carry this bit ot ajptr lo yuur mjstreiKl ttiU Mjted At 1 V V EJ he wayfarer of John, as be ahowd bras lis room for the night. John took the paper without word. Evidently this was a cracy old wanderer, tut he would humor bim. Then, after bid ling him good-night, he left the old fellow titting on the edge of the bad with a trange look on his face. Miss Seymour took tbe scrap of paper eith carious misgivings. Why should an itter stranger write her a note? Had she, n her resolve to be kind, bat let terri de character into her house? No; be was inly a destitute old man, that was all. She opened the crumpled note and stag ;ered back, reeling into a seat with tort, little cry. The alarmed servant rushed forward. 'Great Heaven, ma'am, are yon dying?" "No; only so glad, John thia bit of pa r is my valentine. Yon may go now." The mystified servant withdrew to bis wn quarters, wondering at It all, espec ially the bright, beautiful expression on be face of bis mistress; be hadn't sees neh a happiness for years. "Incognito," whispered Hepsie whet! done. Then she ran her glad eyes over be paper again. "Once I said, 'good-bye, iepaie; I can never forget.' Now I bar lome at your bidding, having never for rotten. But forgive me, darling,' for iawning a little early and incognito, fog : I am your faithful valentine, Horace." This was what she read; then she went d the stairway and called, " Horace 1" la i clear, joyona tone. "Yes, Hepsie; I am coming," came tromptly in answer. Miss Seymour waited at the stairs with intstretched arms; an angel of peace she eeiued in the soft light of the hall lamp. "Yoo dear old Valentine!" she exclaim. , putting her arm around the neck of he handsome, well-dressed young man rho descended. "You shall never leavi oe again. "No," said he, reverently; "but. Hep lie darling, I am poor yet. Not quite so lestitute as the aged beggar whom yon ed. who consists now only in a long, egged coat and wig of gray; bat poor, Hepsie, poor!" "I am glad," Bhe whispered ea his breast; I am so glad of it. Had you possessed realth there might have coma doubts, rou know, Horace." I And when the silvery toned bells rang mt St. Valentine's mora from tbe valley Hepsie Seymour whispered in tbe gray ' Iawning: "There comes a sound of nun tiags bells." An Old Teamster's Maxima. Aa driving a horse is something that tlmost every one baa to do, even In this lay of electricity and steam and bi cycles, tbe proper way to drive is a natter of universal interest, and tbe following maxims, which are the work f an old driver, will be found good for nen as well as for the animals: Tbe more whip, tbe less horseman ibip. Bad-tempered driver bad-tempered earn. Axle-grease modifies tbe grain bill There are more balky drivers than mlky horses. The golden rule applies to horses as nucb as It does to men. Whips, like emetics, are to be use ery seldom. Noisy drivers are like noisy wagons- oth empty. minders are worth more on tbe Irlver than on the horse. A horse's power la proportionate to lis food. Five cents Invested In sugar Is bet :er than a dollar invested in whips. He w ho cannot govern himself can lot govern horses. THE SQUARE-BUILT MAN. fwo Occasions on Which Ha BaldV "Well, General," to Woleeley. "War correspondents!" exclaimed Lord Wolseley. "Some of them are iesperately brave, while others are inythins but heroes. The majority, I Jiink, do their duty well, even when It eads them Into tight places. By the nay, talking of tight places ana war orrespondents, I remember an Incl- tent that may interest you. It wa at he boglnnin? of the Ashantce cam paign, just after our landing; a square lullt little man came up to me and aid, speaking slowly, and with an unr nistakablo American accent: ' 'General, allow me to introduce my- elf; I am the correspondent of the New York Herald. I "Too busy to attend to him, I cut him ihort with 'What can I do for you sir?' 'He rcjilled, lmperturably, with the tame exasperating slowness, -wen, Lieneral, I want to be as near you as I :nn If there la any fightia' to be seen.' ' 'Cape So-and Co baa charge of all :he arrangements concerning corre ipondents,' I rejoined, curtly: you bad better see him.' And with thia I turn id on my heel and went about my bus! ness. T saw no more of my correspondent with the aggravating coolness and tlowness of speech for many a day. I did not even know whether be waa ao :ompanylng the column or not. "Personally speaking, I was only in ianger once during the whole expedi tion. It was shortly before we en tered Coomoesle. I had pressed for ward with the advance troops, hoping to break the last effort at resistance ind have done with the affair, when the enemy, utilizing the heavy covert, carQs down and fairly surrounded us. For t few minutes the position waa crit ical, and every man had to fight, for the enemy's fire was poured in at close quarter. They pressed upon na from II sides, dodging from tree to tree, and continually edging closer, hoping to get hand to hand. In the hottest of it my attention was caught by a man in civilian's clothes, who was some fifteen sr twenty yards in front of me, and who was completely surrounded by the advancing savages. He seemed to pay no heed to the danger, but, kneeling on one knee, took aim. and fired again and again, and I seemed to see tba every time he nred a Diacx man reih ( was fascinated by bis danger and ;oolness. As our main body came np and the savages were driven back, I went forward to see that no harm came to my civilian friend, who rose Just aa I reached him. To my astonishment It was tbe correspondent of the New York Herald, and he began again in th same slow, calm way: "Well, General "Again I Interrupted him: Ton were (ucky to escape. Didn't yon see that you were surrounded? " 'Well, General,' he began again, 1 guess I was too much occupied by the niggers In front to pay much attention to those behind.' "That was evidently the simple .ruth. Whatever men may say in the future about Henry M. Stanley, no one that has scon him In danger will deny (hat his courage Is of the first Quality. I took a liking to htm on the spot, and we became great friends; nor has any thing occurred since to alter my opin ion of him." London FitlttfUg at view. Even with Him. Old Meanfus8er--Me give yon any. thing? No, I won't; you're a fraud, 1'ou'rc not blind at alL Indignant One If I waant Mint fl'yer think I'd ask such miserable) mean-lookin' cove as yoa are fer any thing? Oakland Times. Hope builds a nest la where disappointment brood, . 'a bean Ua CtmM by Tarrfna'In. Every oaeiatbe eieinlty of Mnldrnm are. Sue and Onamplaln street, D4rolt, know Mrs. McDonald, and mana neighbor hat reasm to feel grateful to her for the kind and friendly interest she has manifested ia easel of Illness. i She is a klad-nearted frienL a nature,' ' anise, an I an intelligent and refined lady. I (To a reporter she recently talked at soma length about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, giving i some very Interasiiiut instances la her own I Immediate knowledge of marvelous cures, j I and the universal beneflceaoe at the remed; to those who had used it. 'I have reason to know," said Mrs. McDnn aid. "something of tbe worth of this medl- j cine, for it has been demonstrated in my owa Immediate fa ntly. My daughter Kit! ie is at tending high school, and has never bees I very strong since she began. I suppose sht ' studies hard, and she has quite a distance to go evbryday. When the small-pox brok out all of the school children hart to be vao einated. I took her &Ver to Dr. Jameson and he vaaotnated her. I never aaw such an arm in my life and tbe doctor said he never I did. She was broken out on her shoulders and back and was ust as sick as she eould be. To add to it all neuralgia set la, and the She is natural.,1 poor child was in misery. of a nervous temperament and aha suffer 1 most awfully. Even: after she recovered tht meuralgia did not leave her. Stormy days or days that were damp or pre .e leJ a storm, she eould not go out at all. She was p J aud thin, and had no appetite. "I have forgotten just who toM ma about fie Pink Pills, but I got soma for bar an 1 hey cure! her right up. She hat "'on color In her face, eats and sleeps well, goes to school every day, and Is well and stroug in every particular. I have never heard ol anything to build up the blood to compare with Pink Pills. I shall always keep them in the bouse and recommend them to my neighbors. Dr.' Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are considered an unfailing speoiUo in such diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial paraly sis, Be. Vitus' danoe, sciatica, neuralgia rheumatism, nervous headache, the aftei effects of la grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and Sallow complexions, thut tired feel ing resulting from nervous prostration; all diseases resulting from vitiated humors ic the blood, such as sorofula, ebronlo erysipe las, etc rney are also a speoino lor irouoiet peculiar to females, such as suppreesions, irregularities, aud ail forrasof weakneos. It men they effect a radioai cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork, or ex cesses of whatever nature. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be rent poet paid on receipt of price (SO cents box or six boxes for S2.60 they are nevei sold in bulk or by 100) by addreerinv Dr WiUiauu' Medicine Co., Scbaueotody, Ji. Y Women 7? nr glare In Ivondon. Women burglars will exercise a soothing moral influence on the profes sion If their example of always includ ing a family Bible in their plunder be adopted by their brethren, followed by assiduous devotion to reading the vol ume. One burglarious damsel named Sarah Cummins broke into a house iu Fortescue avenue. North London, and appropriated the family Bible, a clock and an album tlie last either through curiosity or spite and would, no doubt, have taken something else bad her movements not been sufficiently noisy to awaken the sleepers and thus cause her own arrest Sarah honestly ad mitted that she broke Into the house for the purpose of stealing, and asked to be allowed to retain tbe scriptures. This could not, of course, be done, but no doubt a copy will be provided for her in ber ceil, although It might be ad visable for tbe authorities to attach it to the wall with a chain. She has been committed for trial at the central criui lual court. London Telegraph. A Tramp's Useful Companion. I met a very sensible tramp at Arcos l man who ought to go a long way and not fare badly, either. He was accom lauied by a tame nannygoat, with a One, full udder of milk; and so, go where he would, his wholesome wine bottle was ever at band. It looked odd, but why not a goat, Instead of a useless dog? The dog is a dear, good fellow, feeling and sympathizing with all our ?ares. There Is no one like him when '.he way is long and tbe heart is low. i'ou can't mistake tbe charity In his syes. He is everything for you, and proud to be your companion In ad versity few men and women are like him In this. But you fa n't milk a dog. ind you must feed him, while this 'nanny" feeds both herself and her nastcr. I am selfish. I would like to lave been the discoverer of the ail rantages of a goat companion, Tiut 1 a-ill give the Spanish framp his due. Hay he go far and get fat on the rich nutriment which his little friend yields aim. From "A Vagabond In Spain. The Kvll of Bio. To none Is Christ precious who baa ot some adequate sense of the evil of in. Only he who has felt the burden f tils sins knows the relief experienced Mien that burden fell off as be saw esus as bis Savior. Aa years roll on his sense of relief does not lessen. )oubt and uncertainty may be Ion? ast, but the enlightened Christian has .ttained to a more perfect conception f tbe spirituality of God'a law. More nd more be recognizes hla constant ailures, bis omissions, hla Ignorance nd his coldness. Mora and more he ecognizes the necessity of the hourly ppllcation of Christ's blood to remove he stains of his dally walk, and as he ooks at the sufferings of Christ, though ie may confidently rest In their auffl loncy, he ia ever more and more hum jled at the knowledge that they were in part caused by himself. Over the Dog's Back. If you have to reprove a man, it Is letter, as a general thing, to do It dl tectly; but there are tlmea when It Is Ulowable to come at tbe matter In a tiore roundabout course. Two young clergymen were engaged to a warm dispute over some deep theo logical question, says an exchange, and Inally raised their voices till they dis turbed a dog that had been lying by Ihe fire sleeping soundly. Thus sud lenly wakened, the dog began barking loudly. At thia an old preacher, who uit at a table sipping his tea, turned tnd kicked the dog. "Be still!" said he. "What have you to say about It, you silly brute? Yoa know no more about It than they do." Married la a Buggy. A couple at Rome, Ga., were married m the highway last week while seated n a buggy, tbe officiating clergyman ilso being In bis buggy. Tbe pair went the minister's house, but found That Ie had gone out to dine and was not ixpected back until very lata. Being b disposed to postpone the wedding nn 11 next day, they started out In a buggy br the house where the minister waa lining. Intending to have bim perform be ceremony there. Bnt they met him n the highway, returning. They halt. id him and explained their errand, the ' two buggies were driven alongside jach other and the ceremony waa pe brmed there. The value of the Australian salt both con the alkali landa of California at bod for aheep and cattle, at least, haa raea demoMtrated, IBEUGTOUS COLUMN. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL DE NOMINATIONS. (Viae Words ot Eseklel MTkex that Be With Ua Are afore than Thex- that Be With Them" False a ad Mclaur choly Flalat of Life. God's Armv Te Never Defeated. HE army of God always . fights ou the aide of the man who doe right. The prince of evil maaav es bia battalions againat him, and tries hard to over come bim, but the angel of the Lord is encamped around him, and no real disaster can befall him. When we are where God would have ua to be, ev erything tbe devil does againat us la lure to help us, for whoever walks l2?"'??J?!?l UID VWU gUW, AUV UUIWI 111, KMW purer tbe gold. Tbe moat important, then, of all questions to every Chris tian Is: "Am I living In harmony with Uod? Am I submitting myself to hit will In all things, and would I rathei have his will prevail in my life, thai my own? Would 1 rather please God than please myself?" Aa these quea- tlons nreaent themselves to our mind 7T we shall have confidence toward God Great victories are not always won according to the way we answer them, on flelda where great armlea fight. To know that we are all for bim will , Man's plan of salvation alwaya be guickly give us faltb, to believe that he gtns and enda with hla own work, la for us. and to know that he la for na. . mtJk WOT1idn't be honest If la to be assured that no power can ft bAre to la a thief at heart itand against us. The important thing, , M , . . ., . , . , 1.1. T There are still some people who only therefore, is to keep ourselves In an at 1 . ,.. . A , M ... , . 1 j . , , . ... ,,, , follow Christ for the loaves and fishes. tltude of glad submission to tbe will ol "" . . . , God. and it will then become eaay te i vTben e Christian begins to neglect form the habit of living by faith In-' ale BlWe, be haa begun to forget his stead of trying to walk by eight. "Hi God win not Buffer thy foot to be moved. I The Bible speaks of the bottomless he that keepetb thee will not elumber.' 'pit, to enow that all lost sinners will Aunt Hanneh'e Farewell. So, yo's ergwine erway, honey, I'm in ole Tin Oak? (ze glaid yo's foun' Gawd's faith, an' tncl De Mostah'a yoke; Faith lif s y" up, sho's yo' git sad In dat big town, k 11' sho's y' gettin' proud, de yoke 'I J keep y' down; l'o' sees de wisdom dah, Moa Press, Ob de gawspel plan; Jes' hoi' t' de teenites ob de chu'eh. An be er man. Hit seem laik on'y yisday, honey. De day yo a bawn; I inin's er great big laffin' stah Awn a aidge ob dawn; Ez hit drap down yo' leetle light Begin ter shine, N" I tuck yo' frum de d'ynr Lawd's armi Right inter mine; IV s done growed np all whits, Mos' Press l'ride ob de lan ; !es' hoi' t' de teenites ob de chu'eh. An' be er man. fo's twenty-one terday, honey, Stronger n' yo' paw, l'it wid de jaintle eyea Bhe hed Y' aingel maw; Stan' laik em bofe, fo' good an' right In all yo do; Dah's need fo' stnwn an' herrycane Ex well ez jew; Doan' F yur ter let de worle, Mos' Press Know whur yo' stan'; f es' hoi' t' de teenites ob de chu'eh. An' be er man. .n' so yo takes f de law, honey? 'V I hoped ter h'yur i'o' preachin' fm de good ola book r o many er yur; l'it, ef dab's need o' gawspel grace y, hit rnight dah IVhen er Christyan membah rabies up Afo' de bah. ECaze laws of heab'm an' arf, Moa, Press Jines han -in-han ; (es' hoi' t' de teenites ob de chu'eh. An be er man. M-m! y's gwlne erway, honey, Frum ole Pin Oakl N" I wuzn' dat sho' ob yo', my heaht 'D be plum' broke; But min' yo' hex er wuck ter do, Speak loud an strong; Min '11' put de no, jes laik de yes. Wh'ur hit belong; Keep raight 'n de norrah way, Moa' Press W id de possle ban ; Fes' hoi' t' de teenites ob de chu'eh, An be er man. Chicago Record. Not b Inn Hidden from God. The sinner is the only one who trav ls In the dark, and the Christian th tnly one who may always walk in thi light When darkness covered Egypt the children of Israel had plenty 01 light In their dwellings. Tbe wlckec man thinks his plans are unknown but he forgets that there la One wh can see where no other eye can look, and that even bis most secret thoughts are as well known to God as were the plans of the king of Syria to the prophet Ellsha. Bear this In mind, friend, when you undertake to do that whlcl. you know Is not right You may de ceive your neighbor, and rob bim of hit- rights, but you cannot deceive hla God. and sooner or later you will have tc restore all, even to the uttermost farth ing, for God has made himself thi champion of every man on this eartl who Is wronged by his brother, and hat declared that every offender shall Ik brought to Judgment "Vengeance U mine; I shall repay, aalth the Lord.' To make any kind of a plan for lift and leave God out of It la to make tht greatest possible mistake. "The face 01 the Lord la against them that do evil to cut off the remembrance of then from the earth." Evil shall slay tht wicked, and they that bate the right eous shall be desolate." "The secret 01 the Lord la with them that fear him.' Through All the A gee. Through all ages men have regardec themselves as being only that tbe might die. That has alwaya been th great melancholy plaint of life; tba haa been tbe distress whteh haa alwayi ain on the soul, even in Ks moments of lapplness. Thia being so, la there not tomethlng great and stirring in the 'act that Jesus takes op thia word of loath and turns It Into an assurance of Ictory? Jesus takes the dirge and urns It Into a pean; makes It the very issertlon of the glory of Hla existence u earth. I waa born," we hearHlm aay, "for t great a noble and a splendid purpose, that I might through death destroy him -vho hath the power of death that is, the devIL" There Is something noble n the way In which Christ thus takes these words, "We are born to die," so ull of distress and pain on our lips, ind turns them into the psalms that ring through tbe ages asat ejorafy tbe world; In the way In which He takes the very tears and lamentations ef our auman life, and shows how at the Terr heart of them are victory a4 Jo- Phllllpa Brooks, ' - - - Java fM Is the forests of Jars s species ot spider haa been discovered which pro- daces wees er sucn exTraerainary axrenath that a knife la reaolred te Blood means sound health. With pure, rich, healthy blood, the stomach . and digestive organs will be vigorous, and there will be no dyspepsia. Rheumatism and neuralgia will be unknown. Scrofula and salt rheum will disap pear. Your nerves will be strong, your sleep sound, sweet and refreshing. Hood's Sarsapa- I riua makes pure blood. That Is why it cures so many diseases. That Is why thousands take It to cure disease, retain good health. Remember IKIood. Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. AU druggists. 1. , . cure Liver Ills; easy to tlOOd S PlIlS take, easy to operate. , Chaff and Wheat, Growth la always the result of life Inside. People who think too little are sure to talk too much. face without a amlle la like a lan tern without a light. What a man la, alwaya depend upon What he believes God Is. Difficulties overcome become horses which draw our chariots. A lazy man does bis hardest work took In g for an easy place. Sin may sometimes hide its head, but It can never covr up . ir. fall to the aame aepxn. Until the devil can find something that will hurt a Christian, he will never know the meaning of rest FIBRE CHAMOIS. 'Tbe queen of dress linings, impart ing to drestes that boutlant etlect which cannot be obtained under any other condition. In all the colors and absolutely the best interlining made. S e the handsome dress, lined aith ibis material, in our Chestnut street window. The dress is an example ot our dressmakers' skill." The above announcement appeared one day last week in all the Philadelphia daily papers. Jewel Up-to-date says she ia respon sible for it She says that after 3ue Spendthrift told her that the genuine Fibre Chamois stood out regard les of conditions, did not tear, pull out or shrink even when wet, and that it could be found in New York in all col ors, she went to Sharpies Bros.' store to get enough Fibre Chamois to interline two dresses. They only had ecru, but Mr. Le 111 ait re, tbe obliging head of the department said he would tele phone at once for a complete line, Nos. 10, 20 and 30 in all colors. Jewel told ber frieuds Result, an nnusaal call for a desirable article in Iresamaker's furnishings, aud a stock to supply the great demand that Jewel claims she helped to create. Ths price of Fibre Chamois is 3j eta. a yard If you cannot visit the store, write for it to Mail Order Department SiiAiu'LEss Bros., Chestnut and Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa. Endurance "The pine Is trained to need nothing ind to endure everything. It Is re solvedly whole, self-contained, deslr- ng nothing but righteousness, content with restricted completion. Tall or hort, it will be straight Email or arge, It will be round. It may be per mitted to these soft lowland trees that hey should make themselves gay with ihow of blossom and glad with pretty harltlee of frultfulness. We builders with the sword have harder work to lo for man, and must do It in closest troops. To stay the sliding of the mountain snows, which would bury him; to bold In divided drops, at our word points, the rain, which wonld iweep away bim and Ills treasure fields; nurse in shade among our brown fallen leaves the trlckllnga that feed the brooks in drought; to give massive ihleld against the winter wind, which ihrleks through the bare branches of the plain such service muat we do him teadfastly while we live. Our bodies also are at bis service, aofter than the bodies of other trees, though our totf Is harder than theirs." John Ruskln. For Lla-ht. Oh, God, I cannot always see Thy way In the sharp turnings of my earthly path) At times it shines before me clear aa day And then with eager steps I hasten on, To find that suddenly the light is gone. And I, in darkness, fearful of Thy wrath. Stand trembling, waiting, hoping for soma sign. Some light or vision of Thy face benign, To warn me, lest my erring feet havt strayed ; To bid me, "Still press on, be not afraid.' I do not ask that Thou ahouldst make foi me The path an easier, smoother one to tread) Nor that my burden weigh less heavily. Nor that the biting stones hurt not my feet My expiation else were Incomplete But breathe upon my wearied, grief- bowed head Some whispered word of guidance, thai Thy child, Made new of heart, may stem the torrent wild. rill once beyond. I lay my burden down. To nnd what seemed a Uross te be a Crown. -John Henry Dick, Rlh Price for Potatoes. The John A Balser Seed Co., La Orosse, (Vis., pay high prions for new things. They recently paid 300 for a yellow rind water melon, ilOOO for 80 bu. new oats, t300 tot 100 lbs. ot potatoes, eta., eta. I Well, prtoei for potatoes will be high next fait Plant a plenty Mr. Wideawake! You'll make money. 3alxer's Earliest are fit to eat In 38 days after planting. His Champion ot the World is th3 greatest yielder oa earth and we challenge yes te presses Its equal. (A) Ir vou wiu. nan us 10a. la stamps to the John A Salaar Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., you will get, free, tea packages grains and Including Ts estate. Sparry, Giant Incarnate Clover, eta and oar mammoth fJatalocae alone to. for mailing. The treatise of John Hunter in 1771 ia considered the foundation of the science of dentistry in England. Even as honest man often breaks the sreasisee he stakes to - v Companions Air Iitiew When does s daughter appear so at tractive as when allowing her love ta father and mother as when employed In lightening their cares or relierinj their burdens. It would not be far from wrong to aay to a young man who la looking; with tome degree Of Interest for a life com. panlon: Would you know what kind ol a wife she will make upon whom now you have your eye? Ask what kind ol ymmr thm oirU Max propose, hs a daughter she la now. Not la 1900. If abe la Indolently selfish, leaving A- nineteenth century draws to rare and work to her mother especially wafd a perhaps It may Interest If she is unloving or undutlful beware readers to know that the year of her she la not likely to make yon wbtcn ends this remarkable cen happy. If ahe la an affectionate and will Itself be a remarkable year, self-denying daughter. If she la Intimate wno Te nBtU time will and confidential with her parents, yon . a peciiar chronological event, have in that the best promise of happl- wWch bg 0 occurred aince 1800, and ness in the future. ... . , until 2100. I refer The eye of mother and father ben tag with delight aa It rests upon a daughter's form, moving lightly In theli presence. Is an unspoken recommends. Uon of untold value. WAirwn Bakbr Co., Lnrrran, Doa aasxaa,. th. well-known meaufael. aran or Braakraet uocoa ana ot ner uoooa ana Cbooola-e preparations, have an eatraorala ary collection of medals and diplomas award ai at I lie great luiernaiionai wiu " u . w- aibitions in Karons ana America, xne no ku bad uninterrupted prosperity for nearly a wnturr and a quarter, ana is now not oniy iae jldeit but the largest establishment of tbe Ind on this continent. Tbe high degree of impany baa attained Mrfllnn vh flh that lomMHT A its mannraciureu prouueu ia .110 ro.u. v& itng experience oombined with aa Intelligent ue of the new forces which are constantly Mill introduced to increase the power and mi-rove tbe quality of production, and Soapen tbe onat to the consumer. The lull strength anil tbe esnulstte natural Savor of tbe raw material are preserved unim paired in all of Waltsr Baksb oV Comfawv's preparation-; so that their products may truly De said to form the ktandard for purity and rxcellence. in view of the many Imitations ot the name, labels and wrapper on their poods consumers Ihould ask for and be snre that they ret the genuine articles nude at OoBoassraB, Mass, It is good discretion not to make too much of any man at tbe first, because one cannot hold out that proportion. A Pennsylvania Farmer, it. Y. Luther, East Troy, Pa, grew last season over 30) bushels of Salter's Silver Mine Oats from one measured acre! How U lhat for old Pennsylvania? Over 30,000 faroi ora are going to try and beat this in 1891 an 1 win a20O in gold! Then think ot 116 bu. barley from one acre and 1200 big full bushel of potatoes aul 23) bushels of Oolden Trl nmph Corn! What is teoslnt", and Band vetoh aul spurry and 5) other rare things? Well, Salzer's catalogue will tell you. Largest rrower- of clovers, grasses and farm seeds in America. Freights oheap to Fennsylranlj an I th-! evt. Ir tjt viu cur Tats ovt asn bbvd It wit h U - potaze to the John A. Snlzsr Sea 1 Co., ).i Oroase, Wis , you wilt recsivs their mam o.oth catalogue and ten packages grain and crsises, including above oats. free. (A.) When beauty and good sense join escn other you have a mixture that will stand tooth wet and dry weather. F've cents saved on soap; Ave dollars lost on mtrH HiifhM. Ta that eaonomu 9 There is not 5 rents difference between the rost of a bar of Che poorest soap made and tne oew, wnlcn is as all know, lobblna' Electric. Dunne 1S94, 3,315 patents relating to electricity were granted in Great Britain, United States and Germany. Of these 1,130 were British, being one-twentieth of all British patents, 1,704 were American, and 4S1 were German. J 1. Kilmer Fwavr-ltor oirn 1 ) Kidney and Bla.Mer triatrial 1 em.let and Consultation trea Laburmiorv ttlniEhamton. S. & The citv of Fan Leandro. Lai.,- is going to establish and operate a mu nlciial electric lighting plant, to sup ply both arc aud incandescent lights, for public and private use. FITS stopped free or Dn. Kl.ors-S OSXAi f.hvb KterOKKR. No St alter Unit day's n-.-. -la- vrlout enrw.. Treatise and t.M trial bot lis tree. Dr. tCluv. Wll Arrli St.. Fhtla., f. Took Iter Carl Elderly coquette Just imagine! M maid took three-quarters of an hou to curl my hair this morning. Her dearest friend Why didn't yot lake a walk In the meantime? New York Town Topics. 919 Gladness Comes With s better understanding' of tbe transient nature of the manv Dhve- ical Ills which vanish before proper ef fortsgentle efforts pleasant efforts rightly directed. There Is comfort in the knowledge that bo many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup ot igs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it ia tbe one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness, without debilitating the organs on which it acts, it is therefore all important, in order to get its bene ficial effects, to note when yon pur chase, that you have the genuine article, wmcnismanmacTurea oTinouuiiunus Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep utable druggists. If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, then laxa tives or otner remedies are not neeaea. If afflicted with any actual disease; one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, bnt if in need of a laxative, then one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere. Syrup of Figs stands highest ana is most largely used and ri ves most general satisfaction. TBS A MOTOR Ctt OeeslttWIbejewla windmill business, became II has reduced ins ceet ef wind power to l. what II was. . II baa aunt branch noueee, ana euyyiie iwivw-- j--SV YAv. at row door. It can and does rurotia a aT mm nuer araeieiorie 7 - - .outers. 11 ran e" t vCST leeaied. Start, ealvwieee-aner- f J V" "Icoaiplslloo Wiodaillia, riUna Ta. ay and rued Steel TOwtre, sieei wmmsmmn. Steel reed Cutters sad read eat Srlnrters. On apiilleatloe. It wll. aaa n ot these article that It win ruraua nnui inarf MM 13 Ihe nsnal price. It owe ! nks and Pumps ot all klnrts. SeoS rer tetalctua janaari Tan Facawt-1 Uttw Reck will aaa HUaera ttreas. Micata KlDDEfi'8 PA8T1U1 cUTtSJ: A aaanaaai nrarwhlwa XtaMS Care la 1 II l I III I u li aaia.. N Mr.UII ni4 Vets IWMM.j.liirHias.uum.ww, OPIUM and WHISXT habits cwed. Book sen rasa, a. aa weemr, stubta, ea PATEUTSSS see: Pres. IXIKIK (teat, D. u. r-rwr-i I I BTTnaTaeiai O sua, Va I Wwr Out ftf Work. xTi- I most from PAINS and cannot I wiU cure and fit them for work WHEN LEAP YEAR SKIPS. . f w r which will take J that time, v 1soa k. . i..n rear, as knows, bnt It may be that ' kBOW that 1900 will not be 1 one. I wtk fu. execution of Jefferson, all With tie "P"n 'V, . ,' iejar tTesiosenrai nave uwu - . hut the Presidential can S leap J'r l . , - al nates or iwuu win uavc to Impress their claims noon me peopw. The true solar year, or length of time it tskes the earth to make s revolution around the aun, la 865 daya, five hours, forty-eight minutes and forty -six sec onds, bnt we assume the fraction to be Blx hours when we sdd an extra day to every fourth year. Thus we are counting forty-four minutes fifty-sis seconds too much at every leap year. In 100 years this amounts to eighteen hours forty-three minutes and twenty seconds, or over three-fourths of a aay. Bt calllne each centennial year a com mon year, too much would be dropped by five hours alzteen minutes snd forty seconds, or nearly a quarter of a day; therefore, each fourth centennial year remains s leap year, while tbe extra day Is dropped from tbe other tbree, which preserves the balance nicely. Thus the years 1700, law ana ihuu contain each 865 days, but the year 2000 will contain 366 days, aa other leap years do. To determine whether any given centennial year la a leap year or not, divide it by 400. It Is not a leap year if a remainder occurs. Thia is according to the Gregorian calendar, a correction of the Julian calendar, which latter provided for the leap years, but not for this skip of a leap year. Nearly all Christian na tions except Russia and Greece now use the Gregorian calendar, and there Is a difference of about twelve days between our time and that of the above countries. At the time the Greg orian calendar was adopted in England, 1752, an error of eleven days had to be corected. These days were dropped, which accounts for our celebration of Washington's birthday upon Feb. 22, although he was born on the 11th by tbe old style of reckoning. By the Gregorian calendar an error Is made of only one day In 3,000 years. It baa been proposed to remedy this by allowing the year 4000 and Its multi ples, 16000, etc, to remain common vears. This, however. Is too far In the dim future to call for any Immedi ate legislation or concern. Indianap olis News. Base Metals In Colorado. The production of base metals is no imall feature of Leadville's output of wealth, and one base metal ore that of ate la assuming an Importance of no imall dimensions Is manganlferous ron, which Is being mined for shipment to the steel works, where It Is convert ed Into spetgelelsen for utility In the manufacture of Bessemer steel. There ire huge bodies of manganlferous Iron ji Leadvllle mines, and It is estimated :hat there are several millions of tons )f ore In sight These deposits were ex posed while the lodes were being ex ploded for the veins of silver-bearing re, and In the past, when exposed, tbe leposlts of manganlferous iron, unless arrylng paying quantities of silver, rere deemed of no value. Expert aental shipments were made, however. esulting in the discovery that certain f the Leadvllle manganic Iron ores nntained aufficlent manganese to pro- luce a not Inferior article of ferro- tianganese. Leadvllle Herald. Catarrh 1 a constitutional disease and can not be cored by local applications. Hood's Sar- parllla is a constitutional remedv; It enrea catarrh because It purifies tbe blood. Hood's "Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge, pain or crlpe. Bold by all drag-gista The tongues of the toad and fro? are prehensile. By means of it these animals seize and hold their prey. We have not been wi hotit Piso'a Core for Con. tnmption for 20 yea--. Lizzil FsasEL, Camp St. xiarrisDurv, ri., jnay V -ye. The teeth of fish, like the teeth of most animals, are not fastened to the bone, but are held in sockets. TatOAT TaovsLi . To allay tbe Irritation tbat Induces cuugblnr, ue "grown'! Bronchial lroenet." a simple ana sale remedy. A French scientist aayi that sirls who play on the piano suffer from a great many nervous maladies. Sirs. Wlmlow'a Soothlnz tsvrnn fnr children leetblnr, softens ibe gums, reduces inflamma tion, allay, pain, cures wind colic. JOa a oocUj. There are said to be 6,003 pieces in tho modern high grade locomotive. Cxatb or onto, Pi'rr or Tolsoo, IjUOAS uudrtt, i Frisk J. Caian makes oath tbat he is tha senior partner ( the firmot F. J. Cuss IT ds Co., dolna business In the City ot Toledo, CVianty and State aforesaid, ami tbat said ilrm 11 . i . (IV I.' II ITVfin i- i . ,111 pay iw Miiu i,i v.. ,iw..inGiA mjkju' LARS for each and every case of O tiarrh that cm not be cured by the use nf Ham.'sCatahiih Cons. Frank J. Cbunet. - worn to 1-efore me and subscribed in rny presence, this elk day of December, A. D. 1SS&. i ' A. W. Ultasoh, seal ' Nntnrjl Pube. Flail's Catarrh Care Intekra intamall v anil directly on tbe blood and mucous surfaces of tbe system, (lend for testimonials, free. ... F. J. Chbjchy As Co., Toledo. O. VSold br Sruitaists. 75c Foreigners who are not bachelor of arts or science are to be excluded from the Paris medical schools, as the laboratories are overcrowded, and even enough subjects for dissecting cannot be obtained. Tbe worst education tbat tenches self denial is setter than the Lest lhat teaches ovorything else and uot that. SALZER'S S.-ul Quickly, Srt Vltrcily, redact Enormoutlil , bttrlrrewrstkeWMMm. N.rta.ra.rroira.tb.rartl.r- u eac liau. Tkara la I .u ef Meaty mart le earir T,.,t.t,:M. Ji -LTiTT ie .-l are eeaaaeae fnm BaWa dull. Oor Caulo.a. Ut't Vm.,7 M ""T aellttwa la lawt'i Bud.. g,,d 4,. f. , ,kV nf. j?wrTn.''.,'liat- .Se-LiStag CakUe. i. tha ,iut CakbaW Taneitr aaWeaartiMCMeakareaaaotUkaaa. Pk,., 10a., oIT. W Ik . Sta. - Oar riaeS aa4 Sn4 cualaa, eaawiaiaf aa lii., 'ZZZT , tmm eajHaklM.wltkartoMtlrtS la aiallaa lel1211Sy! ae,w(kukp.u rkrfaiBiriu,al. tfunrs w. ati - (a a World Wktrt " Clscnliness Is Rex! I o fiodlineis " no Prtisa Is Too Great for APOLIO Never Idle In a search who suner 1 work, ST. JACOBS OIL wnen xne caw-- nil va b JfA. A genUemas of a methodical habit, who had adopted the practice of re taining a copy ot every prescription Issued by his family physician, became Interested as time went oa te note that the same Ingredients were pretty eertaia to be prescribed at some point of the treatnaent ef every ease. For a poor appetite, or a sore throat, tor restlessness which dis turbed the baby's sleep, and tor troubles which beset the aged STaad parents, the favorite remedy was always turning np, although sHghtly modified from time to time and used often In conjunction with others. One day our friend happened to ob serve that the formula of a eertaia advertised remedy was ldontloal . with the latest prescription he had received from hla own physician, and in some surprise be stated the ease to him. The family doctor, alter listening to what he had to say, replied: "The ease is about this way: Whenever there Is a disturb ance of the funotions of the body, no matter of what nature, it is pret ty certain to be accompanied by a derangement of the digestive organs. When they are aU right the patient gets well. That particular formula that you have observed me to write more and more frequently is the result of an age of oarerul experi ment, and Is pretty generally agreed upon now by all educated physicians who keep np with the times. The discovery of the past few years ot the means reducing every drug to a powder and compressing the pow ders into little loseni?es or tablets, or tabules it you prefer, which will not break or spoil, or lose their good qualities from age, if protected front air and light, Is the explanation of how it has come about that this pre scription is now for sale aa an ad vertised remedy. It ia the medicine that nine people out of ten need every time they need any, and I have no doubt that making it so easy to obtain, so carefully prepared, and Withal so cheap, will tend to actually prolong the average ot human life during the present gen eration. ttluAns Taeniae are soMbr era nrlits, or br m If th- pr ce (SO du a bo) Is em to Tee Bine. Chemical Company. No. IK ipreo, sl New Tai ample vial, 10 oea' ASK YOUR DEALER FOR W. L. Douglas 3. SHOE BEoRtD.HB If you I pay 84 to SO for shoes, ex- nt lie V. I Douglas Shoe, and a) t a good shoe you can buy for amine the see what a good a OVER IOO STYLES AND WIDTH 8, CONGRESS, BCTTOW, and LACE, made ta all It Inds of the best selected leal her by skilled work men. "We make and sell more S3 Shoes than any ' other manufacturer In the world. None genuine unless name and price is stamped on the bottom. AsV voitr dealer for our 4, evCi, ;..-., hoes; Si.5),S-' and SI. 7.1 for boys. TAKE t!3 SUBSTITUTE. If your dealer cannot -upjly you, send to fac tory, encloMiiar price and 56 cents to pay carriage. Mats kind, style of toe (cap or plain), size and 'idrh. Ihirf intim Hent. will fill your order. Send for new lllus- Ir1 rated Catalogue to llox It. W. L. DOUGLAS. Brockton. Mas. Raphael. Angelo, Rubens, Tbe "t-TWCNE" are the Beet sad Moat 1 eal Collars and CnCa worn: tliev era anai cloth, both aiilee finished alike, sad trimf save vi n, wn, ouuar ia eqnai iu two 01 env OXUMW rniwl TVu rit wit, wear tntU an.1 look tmuT The Ten Collarse fiveFausoI Onfte tarTwaaSN Cenla. ASaaapteOoTlareno: Fatref OaSs btsbbS SjSbbY deals, Same atyle and aiae. Address BSVKBSIBLE COLLAR OOKPAST, tf yraaklm Bt. New York. 97 Kllby Bt Saeaaa. WE HAVEJQJSIL aniaaie lor aaaadaeawa baforf sale. Eiillalaaw raaeai. toe styles ox Cera as, styles of I .B.PaAxc Michigan Lands FOR SALE- 12000 Acres Good Farming lands Title rerreet. On Mlehlran Central, Detroit A Alpena and I-oon Lake Railroads, at prtoei ranging irom to Ter Acre. These lands are close 10 enterprising new towns, churahea rboolt. etc, will be Hold on moot favorable terms Apply to H. M. PliRCE, Agt West Bayclty.Mlon A Valuable Medical Book Free With over 150 receipts, for the oars of all diseases. Send 10c for postage. DR. C. H. DIRMITT, 19th and FEDERAL STS.. Phila. Pa. w" aaaai BiUH.J.Il. U aV 1 sr aw ,uiT ?9ADAY$URL.:?x t . tit J a day 1 atvoliuelT aura-, w. nUb lh. wort .nd tearh r-m rrj I eeii uay-Br.-l.il J the burtnrei fullr, 5TJF it a cl-ar profit real an wawui rspleta rrawm.r BUltr o. t. amrav. Hac.r. a.. IF. I..TKOIT. C."; FJENSIONTOt-irnTO mm uMt wavr, &ai.i.1atjnjMira. attj tiMO VEGETABLE SEEDS lLH SEED CO.. La Croaae Un. fcL vu, Canaan, Jw- A Ua 3 :eaBi.e-Saaxik-a.-5 .re-V A. i .