An Indian Legend. The mystery surrounding the origin of the Indian race Is greatly enhanced by listening to some of the quaint le. gends. Here is one of them, related by the older men of the Mojave tribe: "At the time of the Mojave. the'white man, the negro and all other people lived together with their god. Mule velia, whose mother was the earth and whose father the heaven. "They were all supplied with food, clothing and many luxuries. Besides these they had tools and all kinds o( Implements and machinery to work with. "Even-thing was manufactured, and especially matches. "One day Mulevlia died, and all the people, excepting the Mojaves, fled, after looting the camps of everything they coihd lay their hands on, not even leavinifNi match. "Here was a pretty state of affairs, and the dead god awaiting cremation! "There seemed to bo no other alter native than to dispatch a messenger for a spark from one of the brilliant luminaries of the upper region, aud a coyote was sent, to a star for some lire. "After a long time lie returned with-' out success and so hungry that he tried to eat up the dead god. "Mastanho. the man. sat by rubbing willow sticks together aud produced lire, which they used iu burning up Mulevella. "After the cremation, which took place somewhere near Fort Mojave, the mountains at the foot of the canyon parted, and the Colorado (lowed through and swept the ashes away. "Mastonho now became chief and di vided the Indians into tribes and gave them their allotments of laud."—Los Angeles Herald. China imported 11,000,000 square feet of American lumber last year, most of from the stales of Oregon and Washington. Horse Power. The horse has wonderful muscular power, but will suffer a great deul at times with nervous attacks if not properly groomed and etabled. This tllustrutes that a great deal of neuralgia is caused by imprudence and re sults from shock from cold to the nervous • •rganism in purls most exposed to the cohl. Henee, neuralgia is so often an affliction of .he head, face aud neck, as they are fre quently badly protected against Intense cold. The use of warmth as au antidote is appar ent, and the warmth to the afflicted part im parted by the use of Bt. Jacobs Oil, together with the soothing and strengthening influ ence of the remedy, lull tho pain and quickly restoro a good hoiithfui condition of the nerves, curing even the worst cases. WriKN bilious or costive, cat a candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; 10c„ 25c. FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No fits after first iluv'suso of I)U. KI.INK'S UKKAT NSRVR RESTOKBK. Free trial lwittle A nil trea t lse. Scud to Dr. Kline,U3l Arch St., Dhila., Da. After six years' suffering, I was cured by Piso s Cure. MAHY THOMSON, Ohio Ave., Allegheny, Pn., March ID, ISM. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, softens the gums, minces inflamma tion, allays pain, cures wind colic. SBc.a bottle. JUPT try a ICc. I ox of Cacnret*. the finest liver and Novo, r-mt'ator ever made. Hood's Sarsaparilla now and expel from your blood the'impurlties whioh have accumulated during winter. Thus prevent humors, boils, pimples, eruptions, and serious illness, such as levers, malaria, and debility of the system. llOOd'S S pa E rma Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all urn Agists. &1, six lor $5. Heod's Pills | | | j I j '3 SHOE In tho°sorld. | Z For 14 years this shoe, by merit alone, has Z distanced all competitors. 5 • Indorsed by over 1,1*0,000 wearers ns the ? A best In style, fit and durability or uuy shoe 4 I ever offered at S3.(X). f It Is made In all the intent shapes and styles ▼ • ami or every variety of leather. • S One dealer In a town given exclusive sale 2 i and advertised lu local pa|>er on receipt or A ■ reasonable order. Write Tor catalogue to \V. B | L. Douglas, lirockton, Mass. V 5$fMH 00 Reward in Gold I Well Wortli Trying For. In t lie word JIF.AUTIFUL aro nine letters. Yon are smart enough to wake rourteen words, we fool sure: and if you do you will receive a reward. Do not use a letter more times than it occurs in the word BEAUTIFUL. Use only English words. The Household Publishing and Printing Co., proprietors of The Household Companion, will pay i?60.U0 in gold to the person able fo make the longest list or 1 English words from the letters In tho word BEAU TIFUL; tuo.uo for the second longest; -f 20.00 for the third; SIO.OO each for the nex live, and #6.uu each for the next ten longest Hats. The above rewards are given free, and solely for the purpose of attract ing attention to our handsome ladies' magazine THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION, containing forty-eight pages finely Illustrated. Latest Fashions, articles on Floriculture, Cycling, Cookery, General Household Hints, etc., and stories by the best stand ard authors; published monthly, price 60 cents ier year, waking i t tho lowest-priced magazine In America. In order to enter the contest it Is necessary for you to send with your list of words FOURTEEN 3-oent .stamps, or 26 cents in silver, which will entitle you to a half-year's subaorintion to THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION. Iu addition to the above prizes wo will give to ovoryone aeuding us a list of fourteen or more words a handsome sil ver souvenir spoon. Lists should be sent as soon as possible, and not later than April 3d, 187, so that the names of successful contestants may be pub lished in the April issue of THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION. We refer you to any mercantile agency as to our standing. Household Publishing dfc Printing Co., 341 Bleecker fit., New York City. .tfii'W7LE AH Vegetable Cancer Remedy cures 4 jlrCrWeerß ana Tumdrs yqurhume. Weet ; ! - I py • . 1 ft> ■ P " ' KEY. IIR. JONATHAN BIIITELY'S IVIOOIV STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.- But She Ha* Been Cured—-Long May Sh Live IIIII! Lorn; Live the It emedy to Which She Owe* Her Life. From the Gazette, Meadville, Fa. Tho followiug interesting interviews con cerning the efficacy of Dr. Williuras' Pink Pills for Pale People, have lately been re ceived at the office of this newspaper: Tho first embodies a con versal ion with Mrs. M. A. Wnitely, the widow of the late Itev. Jonathan Whilely, D. D., an eminent div ne of tho Methodist denomination. Mrs. Whitely spoke as follows: ''l consider it my duty fo tell for publica tion the immense benefit I have derived from Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Three years ago I was stricken by paralysis, and lay helpless for month*. I was ut last advised to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, which after many*mis givings I concluded to do. as I had lost faith in all mediclues. The llrst box helped me much, anil the continual use of tho pills has worked and Is working wonders. To-day I have driven twelve miles without fatigue. I cannot say too much in praise cf Dr. Will iams' Pink Pills for they have done mo a world of good." Mr. John W. Beatty, who is a contractor and builder of Meadville, of the highest re aped ability, says: "All hough I have passed tho meridian of life, I am glad to be able to say that I have but little or no use for medicine of any kind. But my wife is not so fortunate. During tho lust few years she has been a sufferer from dropsy and disease of the heart, and at times suffered greatly. A few mouths ago she be aiu taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People and lias been greatly benefited by thotr use. She experienced a numbness and coldness in her limbs and at times could scarcely walk by reason of poor circulation of the blood. All these unpleasant symptoms have disappeared uud I eoufideuily hope to see her a well wotnau ere long. 1 will also take the liberty to speak for a brother-in-law of miue, G. W. Myer, who resides at Hhenk loyvilie, Mercer County, Pa. So great was his affliction by reason of erysipelas in the face and a general breaking down of the sya tern that last winter he was given up to die. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People have made hint a new man ami he is as one res cued from the v ry jaws of death." Mr. Proutiee Fry, or Meadville, testifies as follows: "My wife and daughter have been failing in health for some time and tho treatments of physicians in their cases have been fruit less. So much has beeu said or Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People that I resolved to try them, and myself and family will always be glad that Provideuoo threw such a medi cine in our way. The pale faces nnd wasted cheeks of my wife and daughter have disap peared, and the ruddy glow of health has re appeared. Pea cannot record my feelings in the matter, and all 1 can say is that I trust all who ate bowed down by the heavy hand of physical infirmity will learn that there is a remedy that cures and places suffering humanity where they can enjoy this earthly existence. God bless tho maker of Dr. Will lams' Pink Pills Tor Pale People." Dr. Williams' Piuk Pills contain, in a con densed form, ail the elements necessary to give now lire and richness to the blood aud restore shattered nerves. They are an un failing specific for such disease as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after effect of la grippe, palpi tation of tlie heart, pale and sallow com plexions, all forms of weakness either in male or female. Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid oa receipt of price, 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50, by addressing Dr. Williams' Medicine Com pany, Schenectady. N. Y. CAsrxnrT* stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; 10c. There D more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until tae last few years was supposed to I e incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it in curable. Science has proven catnrrli to be a constitutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hull's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by 1-'. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, Ohio, is theonly constitutional cure on the mar ket. 1 1 is taken in ternally in dose* from 10drops toa teaspoonful. It acts uirnctiy on the blood and mucous surf sees of the s> stem. They offer ono hundred dollars for any ca.-e it fails to cure. Send for circulars ami testimonials. Address it' J. CIIKNKY & Co., Toledo, 0. hold by Druggists, 76c. Hall's Family Pills are tho best Tho library of Congress is the largest in the country. NO-TO-HHC (or Fifty Cents. Over 4C0.0(X) cured. Why not let N'o-To-Bac regulate or remove your desire lor tobacco? Saves money, makes health and manhood. Cure guaranteed. 5U cents und ;I.U), ut all druggists. East Harpswell, Mo., boasts of a dog that oau climb trees. A Wonderful Statement From Mrs. McGlllas to 31rs. Plnkhain. I think it my duty, dear Mrs. Pink ham, to tell you what your wonderful Compound has done for me. I was dreadfully ill —the doctors said they could and some- ' times I would get so blind, I could not see for several minutes. I could not stand very long without feeling sick and vomiting. I could not breathe a long breath without scream ing, my heart pained so. I also had female weakness, inflam mation of ovaries, painful menstrua tion, displacement of the womb, itch ing of the external parts, and ulcera tion of the womb. I have had all these complaints. The pains I had to stand were some thing dreadful. My husband told me to try a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine, which I did, and after taking it for a while, was cured. No other kind of medicine for me as long as you make Compound. I hope every woman who suffers will take your Compound and be cured.—MßS. J. S. MCGILLAS 113 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, 111. WALL COATING? I^ DRESS NOVELTIES. THF, BOLERO IS A lIXIVItRSAL DRESS ACCOMPANIMENT. A Pretty Dcslcn, With Full Wolst ol' Wlilto Mousse! ine mid French Capote—Stylish Shirt Waist. I"yHE figiro or bolero is nni f versal, and new 6hapes are not wanting. One of the pret tiest of these novelties is here pictured and described by May Man ton, in connection with a full waist of white mousseline that is arranged over latin. The bolero and sleeves are oar ried out in an exquisite novelty goods of silk and wool, the ground of whioh is a rich shade of petunia intermingled with the merest suggestion of green and gold in metallio effect. The l'auoi ful girdle and crushed collar are of STYLISH VISITING TOILETTE. petunia-colored satin, and the free edges of the bolero and ouffs are oat lined with a full quilling of em broidered mousseline. With this stylish visiting toilette is worn a Frenoh capote of velvet having a soft draped crown; at the back is a bunch of velvet flowers,while tho front is ornamented by a bird of paradise and large rosettes. The waist is mounted upon a glovo-litted lining having tho usual number of seams and double bust darts, and closing in the centre with hooks and eyes beneath the full vest, the closing of which is invisibly effected on the left side be neath tho bolero, but can be made to close through the centre, if desired. The back of the waist tits smoothly across the shoulders with the fulness at tho waist line, where it is permitted to droop in soft blouse effect over the deep crushed girdle that encircles tho waist, and is carried to tho front, closing below the bust lino and finish ing with ehio upright bows and soit knot. The bolero, which is included in tho shoulder and under-arm seams, has the back uniquely rounded in pointed or fish-tailed effect. The fronts are reversed above the vest, forming revers that are faced with satin nnd outlined with the frilled mousseline. At the neck is a close standing band with n crushed collar that is prettily bowed at the centre baok. Wide lace that is box-plaited completes the neck. The close-fitting sleeves havo double mushroom puffs at the top with flaring cuff's of white satin draped in mousseline at the hand. The mode, which promises to be popular, is adapted to a wide range of fabrics, affording brilliant oppor tunities for unique combinations of material and color. To mako this waist for a lady in the medium size will require three yards of forty-four-inch wide material. STYLISH SHIRT WAIST. Fine dimity showing a ground of white with dainty figures in delf-blue was the material chosen for this stylish waist which represents one of the lames' shirt ,-waist. •, ~ ■ newest modelf. The white linen collnr ' Is adfustoblo and can be removed to have laundered when necessary, or when made to match the waist, can be permanently secured. A handsome stock opllar ( pf ribbpp is tied under the collar, finishing with a stylish bow at the center-back. A leather bell closing with metal buckle encircles the waist. Five small box-plaits are laid on each side of the box*plait ID center-front. These spread, gradually allowing an easy and graceful fullness over the bust which is confined again at the waist line, the lower edge of the waist being concealed under the dress skirt. The back is arranged at the top in box-plaits and joined to a yoke lining having a straight lower edge, the yoke of material being laid and stitched down on the lower edge, thus giving a durable finish that will not lose its shape when laundered. The sleeve, of modified dimensions, are gathered top and bottom, deep cufls, that turn backward, finishing the wrists. This stylish and becoming waist is a pronounced feature of the season's models and can be developed prettily in percale, dimity, cambric, lawn, gingham, etc., as the variety of these goods to choose from is particularly attractive this season. To make this waist for a lady in the medium size will require three and one-fourth yards of thirty-sixth-inoh wide material. LITTLE GIRLS* APRON. A very attractive little apron is here shown made of nainsook and trimmed with embroidered edging and inser tion. The upper portion consists of a body lining that is fitted by shoulder and under-arm seams, and the closing is effected in the centre-back with CHILD'S APRON. small buttons and button-holes. The neck, shaped in low rounding outline, has a full Bertha ruffle of the material falling deeply at the back and front, and over the pretty puffed sleeves that are gathered arranged over one-seamed linings. The fall straight skirt is decorated with embroidery and inser tion, and is gathered nt the top and joined to the lower edge of the body lining. Among tho favorite fabrics for aprons in this stylo are cambric, lawn, cross-barred muslin, dimity and Swiss, with lace or embroidery a trimming. To make this apron for a girl of six years will require three and one-half yards of thirty-six-ineu wide material. COSTUMES HARMONIOUS. It is noticeable that new hats and bonnets offered to what is oalled "se lected trade'show fewviolont contrasts. A tasteful gown combines, perhaps, half a dozen shades of harmonizing brown, with a touch of blue to empha size the eyes. And a hat to be worn with a black or green frook is of varying greens and a touch of purplish pink to lend a healthy hue to the oheebs. The latest estimate of the Hebrew population of the United States places it at 50i),000, of which 140,00 is cred ited to New York. Jt is claimed by Boston papers that tjioro are duly Seventeen towns in the -dblo'si AUsv&liusctt* yithont public libraries. UTILIZING OLD COXtKS. Sonic Interesting Things Can Re Made by Boys and Uirls. If there's a box of old corks in the pantry the boy or girl, with a jock knife, enn make a whole set of furni ture and many other interesting things out of them. All the tools and materials necessary aro a very sharp knife, a box of matches, a bottle of thick muoilage, water-color paints, a few old calling cards, a hairpin or two, a pair of stout scissors, with sharp points, and the pin-cushion. Whith these and the corks you can find a great deal of in teresting amusement. Perhaps the best thing to begin with is the cork out of the mustard pot, which is large and fiat. Snip the sulphur j heads off of four 'matches, leaving them square at the ends. Sharpen the other ends a little, make four holes with the penknife in the under side of the cork and stick the pointed ends of the matches into these. Cut out a circle of a visiting card oomewhat larger than the mustard cork, paste it on top of the cork and there stands a beautiful piece of nurse ry carpentry, table all complete. A small, square bit of cork, with four short bits of matches used as legs, makes a good stool; and by taking the cork that once served to stop the month of a little glass jam jar and iticking in four matches for feet and two more on the upper side for a cack, with a bit of cork at the top of these, one has at once a delightful :hair to go with the table and stool. The next piece of manufacture might ce a teetotum, and here the paints cegin to come into play. Cut a match in half; sharpen one :nd a little. Cut a thin slice cross ways from a cork and stick the match through the middlo of it, pointed end drat. Cut out a cirole of cardboard tour times as large as the cork, and draw two lines at right angles aoross the disk. That will leave it divided into four quarters, and these quarters are to be painted blue, green, yellow and red. Bore a bole in the center of the disk and slip tho blunt end of the natch through it until the cardboard rests upon the oork. Next cut another, but rather thicker, slice from the :ork, bore a hole iu the center, and WHAT THE CORK-WHITTLnS MANE. stick the blant end of tho match through, pressing it down till it touches the card. This will leave about an inch of match to be taken be tween finger and thumb for spinning this beautiful teetotum. Cutting long Blices through the mid dlo of tho cork leaves pieces which, with the aid of the paints, can be turned into a beautiful set of domi noes, and by cutting out squaro pieces one can inako a beautiful sot of noise less dice to be used with the backgam mon board. But perhaps tho nicest toy of all made in this shop, which has for its sign "Old corks taken in exchange for new playthings," is the set of par lor croquet. To begin this heavy but frnitful labor cut out eighteen small squares of cork. Bead into a curved hoop—a miniature of those used in lawn croquet—nino hairpins, and these, with each end stuck into one of the small squares of cork, will stand upright and serve as table wiokets for the game. Cut slices erossways from tho vinegar bottle cork, and into the middle of eaoh of these stick a match, whose end has been sharpened for the purpose. This can be painted around with rings of contrasting colors, as is done to tho goal stakes of lawn cro quet. Next, for the mallets hunt about in the cork box for four small ones of even size—those from the small medi cine vials servo nicely if they have not been stained by drugs. These, If a nice shape, need no cutting at ali. Matches will serve as handles for these mallets, and a band of color must be painted around each, so that players may distinguish their own mallets. Some nice, large, old sugar coated pills would make beautiful balls for this nursery croquot, with a stripe ol paint around each one. Maiue Forests aud Came. The forests of Maine are said to grow about as fast as tho lumbermen can cut them down, and that the State is still supplied with an abundance of wild game is shown by tho statement of an Hastern paper that 50,000 out siders have gone to Maiue to hunt since September 15th last, and of these 800 have succeeded in getting caribou, 1000 have killed moose and about IS,- 000 have gone homo with one or more deer each. In addition to the above abont 100 bears, 150 bobcats and loop cerviers and an unaccountable number of ruffed grouse and hares have been slain. It is little wonder that the game wardens of Maine are asking for more stringent lawst " '** wjrV'i -.'"-t ■' ~i -.v.g" fi *!": ■'■"N - § Pill Clothes. § The good pill has a good coat. The pill coat JflSf serves two purposes; it protects the pill, en- s \lm/ abling it to retain all its remedial value, and it disguises the ta3te for the palate. Some pill coats are too heavy; they will not dissolve in ■ the stomach, and the pills they cover pass f|p through the system as harmless as a bread 3K pellet. Other coats are too light, and permit the Jgf speedy deterioration of the pill. After SO years /7'Tik exposure, Ayer's Sugar Coated Pills have been , found as effectivo as if just fresh from the labor atory. It's a good pill with a good coat. Ask f|lp M| your druggist for \ Q Ayer's Cathartic Pills. ® More pllt particulars in Ayer's Curebook, 100 pages. Swt iici:. C. Aycr Co., pMIS | RE | 25 * 50 ♦ DRUGGISTS t 1 ABSOLUTELY GUSRSNTRRD e,r * 5 of constipation. Casrarets or* the Ideal I.Bia.* nuuuuUlDlil UUHUHIUEILP ((„. neTpr Ir |p or rr |pe.but .sua. rnsj natural resniu. Kan-. I pie and boo Hat fro*. 111. STERLING REMEDT CO.. Chlraito. Montreal. Can., or New Tort. iu.( i I I * i WL. * limd •em airiiii|ii(|!!lJ!(i!j!!liTl^lll!ll[ A literary man, used to the niceties of expression and fond also of the pleasures of the table, in speaking of RiPANS TABULES says: "I couldn't recommend this remedy as heartily as Ido if I didn't believe in it. lam not much of a medicine taker. lam opposed to medicine, on principle. There ought to be no need of medicine—just as there ought to be no poverty—but there is. If people lived right they would be well. Sunshine, air, exercise, fun, good food—plenty and not too much—are the best medicines, the natural ones; but men are tied to their desks, anil women to their home cares, and both are tied to fash ion. Civilized existence is artificial and needs artificial regulators. I recommend Ripans Tabules—and take them myself. I know they are both harmless and effective. (I know what they are made of.) They are the best remedy I know anything about for headaches, or indigestion, or biliousness, or any sort of sluggishness in the system. And they arc in the handiest possible shape to carry in the pocket." th E*S TA Pamphlet, "Suggestion, for Exterior Decoration," Sample Card and Descriptive Price List free by mail. Asbestos ltoollnu. llulldliin Felt, St "tun I'ncltliie, Holler Covtrlnus, Fire-Proof Poluts, Etc. Amdi'mion Non-('oiu!uctiiiK and Electrical Insulating Materials. H. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING CO., 87 Maiden Lane, New York. CHICAGO: 840 A 242 Randolph St. PHILADELPHIA: 170 & 172 North 4th St. BOSTON: 77 A 79 Pearl St, ' He that Works Easily Works Successfully." 'Tis very Easy to Glean House With SAP O LIO For the last 20 years we have kept Piso's Cure for Con sumption in stock, and would sooner think a groceryman could fet along without sugar in his store than we could without 'iso's Cure. It is a sure seller. —RAVEN & CO., Druggists, Ceresco, Michigan, September 2, 1896. PENSIONS, PATENTS, CLAIMS. JOHNW MORRIS, tVASHINGTON,O.C. Late Principal Examiner U. 8. Fenslon Bureau. 3 jrn. iu lust v ur, lo adjudicating claims, attj. | m nrst ROUGH Syrup. Tnstea OO.NI. TISO ■ P N UlO 97 LIFE! LIFE! LIFE! Cutler's Pocket Inhaler By Willi, 1 12 i W. H. SMITH &, CO.. Iliillnlo. N. V , l*ro|.
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