3 i — RE HE LL our Rifles and Shotguns possess the ** Take- down’ feature, which is an adaitional property of merit embodied in the deservi STEVENS products. | able in a small arm, that by taking down can H ried in a trunk, grip, or small packag OUR LINE: RIFLES, PISTOLS. SHOTGUNS J} Don't fall to send for {1lustrated catalog. * It is indis- pensable to all shooters, and is mailed FREE upon receipt of four cents in stamps to pay postage. 0Z7"ALL DEALERS HANDLE OUR S00Ds: £0 [| Send ro cents for Stevens Hanger. lJ. STEVENS ARMS AND TOOL Cco., P. O. Box 4008 CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, U.S. A. Sewing Machine STANDARD GRAND. SWELL FRONT. LOCK AND CHAIN STITCH. TWO MACHINES IN ONE. BALL BEARING STAND WHEEL. We also manufacture sewing machines that retail from $2.60 up. The “Standard” Rotary runs as silent asthe tick of a watch, Makes 800 stitches while ether machines make 200. Apply to our local dealer, or if there is no dealer in your town, address THE Standard Sewing Machine Co., CLEVELAND, OHIO. REICH & PLOCK, AGENTS, MEYERSDALE Backache Any person having backache, kidney pains or bladder trouble who will take two or three Pine-ules upon retiring at night shall be relieved before morning. The medicinal virtues of the crude gums and resins ob- tained from the Native Pine have been recognized by the medical pro- fession for centuries. In Pine-ules we offer all of the virtues of the Native Pine that are of value in relieving all Kidney and Bladder Troubles Prepared by PINE-ULE MEDICINE CO., CHICAGO SOLD BY ELK LICK PHARMACY. ony Ar EE, [AXAT Hive Cis Cares 2!! Coughs and ig #88ists in expelling / Colds from the -—= System by gently moving : $e bowels A certain cure = » for croup and ~ whooping-cough. 2 : {Trade Mark Registered.) Kk Ef Su T KATHE Pe te a Ehud PREPARED AT THE LABORATORY OF E. ©. DeWITT & CO.. CHICAGO. U. 8. A. SOLD BY E. H. MILLER. The Red Clover Liok= f+ s®and the KILL +: COUCH ano CURE ve LUNGS »= Dr. King’s New Discovery ONSUMPTION Price 4FOR (oui and 50c &$1.00 Burest and Quickest Cure for all Free Trial. THROAT and LUNG TROUB- LES, or MONEY BACK. okie Early Risers The famous little plils. Shes Early Risers The famous little pilis. Kodo! Dyspepsia Cure Bigests what you eat. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar all Coughs, and expels Colds from system by gently meviag the bowels. | Crude I-A Column Thoughts | Home | Dedicated. As They | | to Tired Fall | Circle | Mothers From the | { As They Boone) Depart- | fe Pleasant | Eircie at Evening | vening Reveries. | ment. | Tide. | | THE MOTHERS OF THE WORLD. The first mother of whom we have any knowledge was the mother of Cain and Abel, the much abused Eve, who has been held responsible for so much of the trouble that exists in the world. It is written that Eve was created af- ter Adam, so woman has always oecen- pied a second place in the management of the world’s affairs. Yet Eve must have possessed superior mental quali- ties, or he could never have led Adam into such evil ways, and the circum- stances attending Eve’s unhappy inter- view with Adam all point to the fact that Eve was mentally Adam’s super- ior. Notwithstanding the fact that in the beginning woman was second in the race, it has been demonstrated beyond cavil that mother love is the holiest, purest passion of the human heart. The mother instinct is almost super- natural. Even the brute mother will die for ker offspring, and when the light dies out of the mother’s eye, no other eye. save the eye of Omnipotence will ever follow the child in all his wanderings as she has done. It is not pleasant to record the truth that there are mothers, who have sacri- ficed motherhood to worldly ambition, and the most unhappy women on earth are those who have set aside filial ties in order to live lives of social frivolity, and the time comes to all such, when the bloom of youth forsakes the cheek, and the fire of youth dies out of the eye. Sueh often turn to their homes for sympathy and love, only to find that they too have vanished with their per- sonal charms, and when it is too late, the sad truth dawns upon them that they are unhonored and unloved. The path of duty is the olny safe path, let it be ever so thorny, and the only safe guide-board paints to the home. There is no earthly tie so strong or so sacred as that of motherhood. So- ciety is held toeether by social ties. Civic societies are bound by money and oaths. These obligations are like girths of steel, yet none hold like the marriage bond when inviolated and unpoluted by vile theories, It is the mothers who hold the world in place. They are the balance wheels of the universe. They hold the scepter of power by controlling the affeetions of men. “The hand that rocks the cradle” has controlled armies. Marie Theresa quelled the tumult of a mighty army in Austrian by raiging her fair hand, and we are told that all was hushed to silence, as in clear, sweet tones, she spoke. “The bravest battles that ever were fought, have been fought by the mothers of men.” GIRLS SHOULD KNOW That the home kitchen, with mother for teacher, and a loving, willing daugh- ter for pupil, is the best cooking school on earth. That true beauty of face is possible only where there is beauty of soul man- ifested in a beautiful character. That the girl everybody likes never whines, but is just her sincere, honest, helpful self. And, finally, that one of the most beautiful things on earth is a pure. m dest, true young girl—one who is her father’s pride, her mother’s comfort, her brother’s inspiration and her sis- ter’s ideal. Life may be full of beauty and use- fulness if. one i§ unselfish. Ordinary, every-day life affords so many oppor- tunities for doing some good service. A gentle word spoken to one who is argry, an encouraging or sympathetic word to a despondent or sad friend, an earnest word of warning to any one who may be in danger of folly, all these little things are very helpful. A cheerful manner has a stimulating effect on others; aitsunny disposition brightens the home.™!Everyone has at times known the bracing, stimulating feeling that comes§when looking into a face which reflects a noble, pure soul or a brave, strong one. It may be the face of a stranger, but the unconscious in- fluence of that fine character is not lost on the gpasser-by. It is a character which counts in life, noble motives and high thoughts which are worth having. With these possessions and that sweet maidenly §reserve, modesty and deli- cacy, which go with refinement, a gir will notgonly be more charming, but will havelan influence over all her as- sociates. TIRED§MOTHERS. If there isjany class of persons who need tenderness and encouragement it is tired mothers; weary limbs, sad hearts and puzzling brains all attest to the fact. There ought to be special privilegesjgranted to tired mothers as much as to invalids. Those who have passed through this trying ordeal know how to sympathize, know how to ex- cuse the short-comings of those who are passing through the narrow gate- ways, the thorny paths, the rough high- ways, where temptation holds high revelry, and the angel of peace sits in Tired mothers! dlwags anxiéus, scheming, planning and -econontizing how they can manage their detail of domestic life with least expense; for children are such & drein upon the re- sources of one’s time, heart and pocket. The mothers doing double work, triple work themselves, to save for this or that, until the nerves are strained and shattered to a degree unbearable to themselves, and particularly offensive to others. Let me entreat you fathers and hus- bands, deal gently with the wife and mother ; cheer and brighten her life by all means in your power, for she needs your help in many ways, to buoy. her up and sustain her, that she may be nerved with fresh vigor to impart to the little ones who are a constant'drain upon herlife and energies. FOLLOWING THE FLAG. When our soldiers went to Cuba and the Philippines, health was the most important consideration. Willis T. Morgan, retired Commissary Sergeant U. 8. A, of Rural Route 1, Concord, N. H. says: “I was two years in Cuba and two years in the Philippines, and being subject to colds, I took Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, which kept me in perfect health. And now, in New Hampshire, we find it the best medicine in the world for coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and all lung diseases, Guaranteed at E. H. Miller’s, druggist. Price 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. 7-1 Suing for Royalty. The Keystone Coal Company has eued the Merchants Coal Company for $6,207.01, alleged to be due upon a certain article of agreement. The plaintiff company leased to the de- fendant the David Buechley tract, con- taining 320 acres, for which it was to receive royalty at the rate of 15 cents per ton for all coal mined, except that the minimum cash royalty was to be $1,800 per month, whether deféndant mined coal yielding royalty to that amount or not. During the life of the contract there were nine months that the royalty did not reach $1,800, and it is for this shortage that tbe suit has been brought, Says the Somerset Stand- ard. DEATH FROM LOCKJAW never follows an injury dressed with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Its antiseptic and healing properties prevent blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, merchant, of Rensselaersville, N. Y., writes: “It cured Seth Burch, of this place, of the ugliest sore on his neck I ever saw.’ Cures Cuts, Wounds, Burns and Sores. 25c. at E. H. Miller's drug store. 7-1 THAT DEAR OLD LINDEN TREE. Do you see you linden bending low, Most fragrant blossoms o'er it? Its leaves with life are all aglow, Its history would you know it? My father set it where it grows When I was but a lad ; He watched o’er it, as mother knows, Through weather good and bad. \Vith such fine care its branches spread, It prospered and it strengthened, And e’en today no limb is’ dead—" Its shadow has but lengthened. In July days its shade go dense Would old nag John ne’er fail ; He’d stand for hours by the fence, Flcp ears and switch his tail, As flies and gnats would buzz around, And restless make our horse, He’d shake his head and stamp the ground, But never once seemed cross. Beneath that tree when company came, Their teams and wagons stood, No other spot was quite the same, No hitching place so good. And then again ‘twas by that tree I courted Mollie Dare, "Twas there,indeed, she answered me, And promised to be fair. She was the sweetest of all girls, Just sixteen years of age, Her laughing eyes and glossy curls With all the boys the rage. * Well, Mollie ne’er forgot the vow Nor yet the kiss that sealed it, Her love for me is stronger now Than when that kiss revealed it. In course of time there came a day When we had older grown, I took dear Mollie Dare away My wife—my very own. And ever since I’ve marked that tree, A bright spot on the farm, Since ’neath its shade she gave to me Her heart so true and warm. At twilight hour there we sit And watch the swallows fly, As from the chimney tops they flit And sail across the sky. Most restless birds, they seem to be Forever on the wing, From house-top circling round the tree, No time nor voice to sing. But that is just the swallow’s way, He rushes off like mad, While wife and I at close of day For rest and peace are glad. Her dimpled hand in mine is lain, As seated ‘neath that tree Both she and I talk o’er again Of all she is to me. Krow then, my friend, those linden boughs With fragrant blossoms laden Remind me always of the vows By which I won my maiden. ‘ety the other day, the shadow. —THroMAS MACKENZIE in Baltimore Sun. Wanted We Gua. A Kansas €ity lewyer, while'in thes in ond friend who is ¢ judge and found him holding court. A young men whom everybody knew was a criminal was being tried for alleged complicity in the holding up of a Dutch groceryman. In the robbery the Dutchman had grappled with one of the two robbers and had wrested his gun from him. The robbers escaped, but the store- keeper retained the revolver, and it was offered in evidence at the trial. The prisoner managed to “fake up” a strong alibi and, although the Dutch- man positively identified him as the smaller of the robbers, he was acquit- ted When the jury delivered it¥ ver- dict the young man approached the bench and said: “Judge, can I have my gun now?” “What's that?’ sald the Judge sternly. The young man re- alized his mistake and ran out of the court room. The jury was mad. “Can't we get him’ back here and convict him?” asked the foreman. “No,” re- plied the Judge, “he’s been acquitted, but I hope he robs the home of every one of you.”—Kansas City Times. He Didn't Try Again, Banks and his better half had been having a discussion as to the advisabil- ity of purchasing a new dress to be at least equal to the DeGoldstein’s next door, Finally, Banks had closed the incident by observing he could not af- ford to spend the money. He changed the subject and askea: “Dinner ready, my dear,?” In his most conciliatory manner. Her fate haa been like a stale thuncerstorm ever since the disagreement, and Banke wanted to change it. ‘“Yes,” answered Mrs. B. shortly. “Must trv again,” said Banks to him- self. Then, aloud: “Ah, I am glad of that, my love. I have what the poets would call ‘an aching void,’ Clara.” “You often suffer from headache,” she returned, in a cutting tone. Banks drew his chair up to the table with unnecessary noise and refrained from further attempts at conciliation for the rest of the day.—Birmingham (England) Poet. Snollygoaster Ham. A friend of Smollygoaster Ham, the Georgia lecturer, says that several ‘months ago that fun maker was in Chicago and had the misfortune to have his purse stolen, leaving him stranded. Ham was known at the ho- tel and managed to get the proprietor to stake him until he got a check from the lecture bureau. The Snollygoaster was feeling sore when he ambled into a restaurant and ordered dinner, ask- ing the waiter what was ‘‘teal.” “Teal, gir; that’s duck,” was the ans- wer. “Duck?” “Yes, sir.” “Got wings?” “Yes, sir.” ‘““And could it fly?” “Yes, sir.” “Well, I don’t want any, then. Any- thing that had wings and could fly and didn’t fly out of this pickpocket town [I don’t want to have anything to do with.”—Chsrleston News and Courier. The Man Who Dces Things. ‘You have been with that firm a long time,” said the old school friend. “Yes,” answered the man with the patient expression of countenance. “What's your pocition?” “I'm an employee.” “But what is your official title?” “I haven't any officfal title. It's like this: When the proprietor wants something done he tells the cashier, and the cashier tells the bookkeeper, and thé bookkeeper-tells the assistant bookkeeper, and the assistant book- keeper tells the chief clerk, and the chief clerk tells me.” “And what then?” “Well, I haven't anybody to tell, so I have to go and do it”’—Judge. She Didn't Mind; She Didn't Care A negro had made several ineffectual efforts to propose to the object of hig affections, but on each occasion his courage failed him at the last moment. After thinking the matter over he final ly decided to telephone, which he did. “Is that you, Samantha?” he inquired upon being given the proper number. “Yes, it's me,” returned the lady. “Will you marry me, Samantha, and mMArry me quick?” “Yes, I" will,” was the reply; “who's speaking?’—Tatler. Hated to Give It Up. Patience—It’s all off between me and Will. Patrice—Engagement broken? “Yep.” 2 “I'm sorry.” “Well, you needn’t be. Only I've found out that he’s not a man of his word!” “Indeed!” “Yes; why only a week ago he said he’d give up anything for me, and now the hateful old thing wants this ring back!”’—Yonkers Statesman. Indisputable Evidence. Green—*“I caught a sucker yesterday that weighed nearly 200 pounds.” Brown—*“That sounds rather fishy.” Green—“But it is true, just the same, and I can prove it. You remember that horse I paid you $150 for a few weeks ago?” Brown— “Yes.” Green— “Well, sucker for $75.” I sold him to the Adam's Advantage. “So some of thosé politicians but tonholed you again this morning,” saiq the wife of the indepenflent voter. “Yes,” replief the anfioyed hus. band, and I wish to gwaciouvs I was ay so, my dear” “dtse glan's have aay buttonheles.” THE TACTFUL QUAKER. Bent a Home Shot to Mis Slow Mow ing Visitor. Some time 4go there lived a gentle- man of indolent habits who spent his time visiting among his friends. After wearing out his welcome in his own neighborhood he thought he would vis- it an old Quaker friend some twenty miles distant. On his arrival he was cordially re- ceived by the Quaker, who, thinking the visitor had taken much pains to come so far to see him, treated him with a great deal of attention and po- liteness for several days. As the visitor showed no signs of leaving, the Quaker became uneasy, but bore it with patience until the eighth day, when he said to him: “My friend, I am afraid thee will never come again.” “Oh, yes I shall,” said the visitor. “I have enjoyed my visit very much, and shall certainly come again.” “But,” said the Quaker, “if thee will never leave, how can thee come again?”’—Black and White. WHEN BOOTJACKS WERE IN FLOWER. = Miss Maltese—Is Tom Catt really as eld as he claims to be? Miss Angora—Old? Why, he has gctuslly been hit by a real bootjack in Lis day. find Ring Off! All tke morning Hizgins had been trying tc ring up the Pandora Thea: tre. Six times they had been engaged, acd three times he had been put through to the wrong number; but at last an answering voice came. “There?” said Higgins. “Yes,” said the voice. “Good! Got two scat fcr tonight? Don't care where they are. Got ’em?” “Er—well, yes.” “That's good! My name's Higgins. I'll give in my card at the box office. We shall be able to see well, I suppose; and out easily if we want to?” **Oh, yes!” “That's right. “No charge.” “Wh'hat? I say, yho are you? “We're St. Mary's Workhouse!” 4nd the rest was silence.—Answers. IN A QUANDARY. id How much?” “Boo hco! Jimmy punched me!” “Why don’t you punch him back?” “ ‘Cause den he’d knock de stuffin’ out 0’ me.” Editorial Crispness. A lady having written a story of which she thought a great deal took it to an editor and asked him to read it in order to see if he could make any use of it. As the editor was some- what dilatory in acceding to the lady’y request, she called a day or two later and again asked him to look at it and to let her know as soon as possible because, as she said, “I have othe: irons in the fire.” Shortly after the editor's reply came, which was: “Dear Madam-—I have read your story, and I should advise you to put it with your other irons.—Yours faithfully, The Ed- itor.”—The Sketch. CAUSE OF THE COLLAPSE. Doctor—This Tooks like a relapse, What have you been doing. Patient—Just been looking at yous bill. “Brother, don’t you know if yoy swear at those mules you won’t get to Paradise?” “Yes, pawson; but if I don’t swear at them I won't get to the end of the row, and that's the important bing LUMBAGO, SCIATICA INEURALGIA and] KIDNEY TROUBLE] **$-DROPS” taken internally, rids the blood of the poisonous matter and acids which § Me the direct causes of these diseases. pplied externally it affords almost in- § Avni relief from IP , while a permanent cure is delog . ted by purifying she blood, ving the poisonous sub- stance and iin it from the system. DR. 8. D. 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This istruly the HOUSEKEEPER'S FRIEND, ¥VERY HOUSEWIFE SHOULD READ “ The Joy of Home Making,” Send to us for a free copy at once, THE WINFIELD MANFS. 00., Warren, 0. SUBSTITUTES. DO NOT ACCEPT TORNADO i= Bug Destroyer] | and Disinfectant. An Exterminator a That Exterminates. — A Modern Scientific Preparation. \ A Perfsct Insectide, Fp Germicide and Deodorizer. Will positively prevent ] Contagious Diseases. i Positive Death to t All Insect Life. i And their nits or money refunded. t ° Sold by all druggists or sent by mail, i F 1 Price 25 Cents. [! . TORNADO MFC. CO., “ f Su hl 4 Columbus, Ohio. bes oR e Fits the Lunch! Fits the Pocket! ¥ f J : Me Nem! | E ll & IDEAL 3 FOLDING LUNCH BOX RB ferresents the end of uit in a Launch i Box, for the reason t possesses every : i Sealiabie feature that a Lunch Box can pos- RE . has more than one valuable advan- wa sk that no other lunch box ever had. is strong and durable, and will give years of continued service. It is convenient to carry both in and out of use. in appearance, and because of its being Ssed for more purposes than one, is a great relief] Fo to sensitive people who dislike the idea o: op being seen with a dinner basket. 4 * The Ideal Lunch Box is so low in price anyone can afford to buy it. Can be folded up in a moment to fit pocket, with no more inconvenience than an ordinary pocketbook. ROCHESTER LUNCH BOX MFG. CO., ol en i SIRT TION Cox Building, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
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