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CONTIGUOUS PROSPERITY. tlaaln... t'aaer Bepablleaa L(lill tloa la Caa.taatl? Iaa aravlaa;. Tht 1B98 wai t reecrd-tireaking year la the domestic knd -foreign trade of the United SUtei hat been shown so conclusively that to repeat, jt tow, aeemt trlt and superfluous. What is of more Importance at the present time is the fact that conditionsnre fajyable, to a still more remarkable showfng'In 1809. The New York Herald bai. done excellent service to the publlo in se curing the views of leading business men and the grounds on which they rest their confidence as to the Immedi ate future. It ia authority for the abatement that the wholesale dealers of that city, who are In close touch with 11 currents of trade, believe that 1899 wilt be the most prosperous business year the country has ever known. j In interviews these representatives of the commercial world base their opinions en these causes: The ratification ot the peace treaty. The return of busi ness confidence, which set in as soon as the war with Spain was practically V over. Better time among farmers be cause of good crops in 1898. The merchants Interviewed declare -that a results of these causes the fol lowing effects may beenumerated: "Farmers and other classes who have been spending- llttl for several years gain are spendlnx money freely with the local merchants. "Merchants who have carried only small stocks, waltlna- for affairs to settle down, are buying heavily and early. They In tend restore their stocks to the condi tion In which they wera before the busi ness depression of 1893. "All classes of buyers who have been In i New York recently are ordering- a better quality of goods than formerly." The trade improvement noted is not confined to special sections, but ex tends to the entire country. In the west and south especially, where the ihorm ! a mnrVpH ravlvnl nf nrna- perity, the orders for goods are more numerous than ever before, and the people seem to have plenty of money and are ready to spend it freely. Much Is anticipated from the expan sion of American trade at home and abroad aa a natural result of the war with Spain, the enlargement of Amer ican territory, the enhancement of the national prestige and the new political importance to which the United States tat attained. In order to reap the full benefit of the opportunities now before us, lowever; there is much work to be ' done. William F. King, president of the Merchants' association, who is quoted By the Herald, puts some of these dti tieslclearly and forcibly before the pub lic when he says: "We need the freest possible communica tion from the Interior with the ports whence the products of Interior factories and farms must be sent to all parts of the world. "We need steamship lines under the American flag, owned by American capital and governed by American laws. "We need business agents for this gov ernment In all the principal cities of the world who shall know something about business and the conditions that foster It that Is to say, we need consuls who are capable business men. "These things, we may depend upon It, the nation will look to, but we here In New Tork need to look to certain details for ourselves If we Intend to share as we should 1n this coming tide of prosperity. The highways of commerce between this nation and others now pass through this city. We have got to keep these highways t"'pen and Improve them If we want to keep the current going through New York. ,. "We must fight for the very best harbor facilities, and must break down the re strictions that now harass the commerce of this port, the charges of terminal tings, of dock rings and of warehouse rings. "We must defend our canal system, the great artery upon which the life of our commerce depends against the interests . that seek to destroy It. ' "We must cultivate friendlier relations with other cities, must assist the great manufacturing Interests of the Interior in btalnlnt new outlets and, above all, must defend the great business and financial in' terests of this city against the continual assaults of Ignorant and venal legislation, which otherwise will make it Impossible for men with money to continue business ia this stste. "No nation was ever sci favored by na tnral and political conditions as this. ' No city was ever so favored as the natural center of all these beneficial Influences as Is this city, but we should see to It that we do not throw away the good gifts that for . tuns is showering upon us." That is a programme to which the business men of the nation, of the Em pire state and of the great metropolis may well address themselves. Fol lowed . with the energy, honesty and ability which are American character istics, It will make not only 1899, but every succeeding year phenomenal for the volume ot our commerce and the quitable division of Its benefits. Troy Times. ,' , Historically laaeearate. Col. Bryan, In his recent address at Ann Arbor on "Imperialism," said: "Our forefathers fought for independ ence under a banner upon which was In scribed the motto 'Millions for defense, bat not oneeent for tribute.' And so those who to-day not only desire American Inde pendence, but are willing to encourage the Ides of Independenceand self-government In other races, can fight under a banner upon which Is Inscribed a similar motto: Mil lions for defense, but not one cent for con quest." -.j . . .This is historically inaccurate as well at logically lame. Our forefathers who fought for Independence never heard the expression ".Millions fur defense, bnt bof one cent for tribute." That ex pression was first used by Charles Cotesworth IMnckney during his mis sion to France In 1796. It had no rela tion to the revolutionary war. As fur 1he paraphrase ".Millions for defense, but npt one cent for conquest," it wns reDudiated bv Americans at the end of the Mexican war, when they paid Mex ico $15,000,000 for territory already practically 'conquered. In that case the f 15.000,000 was a salve to Mexican pride jnst as the $20,000,000 is In t his case to Spanish. Indianapolis Journal. , 'CTSince the election of McKinley and Befeart the people of New Jersey have increased the amount of their deposits in saviups. banks from $75,000,000 to $100,000,1)00, The Increase between 18 and 1897 was $12.000.000.. That between J897 and 1898 $13,000,000. What is the use 'dWunsing facts? During the Cleveland-Wilson 'days people stood In lines before banks of all kinds clamor ing for their money. Under McKlnley and the Dingley act they stand In line to make deposits. And meantime capi tal is finding employment, manufactur ing goes steadily forward, and every borne has more comforts than before. Philadelphia Inquirer. C7Col. Bryan is making tome strong pleas for the Independence of the Fil lpliioB, but they would be mora tell ing if anyone proposed to enslave those f tofcle. Memphis Commercial Appeal. A BIG ACHIEVEMENT. Satisfactory Handling of Railway Baalaeat by tbe Preseat Ad- , . , aalalatratlaa. Among the important events of the McKinle administration It the almost complete repayment of the government debt of the subsidized Pacific railroads- principal and interest. Such a result was not considered possible until a few moBths ago, The people had concluded that repayment from the roads In full wag hardly to be hoped for, and con gress discussed various concessions to bring about a settlement. But the main line, consisting of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific, the first of the over land railways, have either paid or ar ranged to pay every cent of their obli gations to the government. The turn received from the Union Pacific is 158,- 448,223, and the adjustment with the Central Pacific calls .for ' $58,812,715. Thut tbe ttem road payt in full. The Kansas Pacific paid the principal of itt government debt, amounting to $6,303, 000, Nothing was lost but the interest on this fragmentary line. In all, the cash repayments of the Pacific Tail- roads to the national treasury will foot up $123,653,939, or enough-to meet esti mates for the construction of the Nica ragua canal. Thirty years nave passed since the first railroad across the continent wat opened for traffic. In 1868 there was still nearly a thousand miles of stage coaching in the overland journey, but In 1869 the long talked of Pacific rail road was an accomplished fact. Its in direct value to the government hat been enormous. Its success multiplied the number of lnteraceanic railways. New states have arisen through their facilities and added hundreds of rail lions to the wealth of the people. That the money advanced by the government should be returned to It, with almost full interest, is a gratifying fact, and g surprise In view of the belief two years ago that the roads would notdis charge more than half their obliga tions. There would have been a large shrinkage but for the firm attitude and Intelligent financiering of the pres ident and the cabinet. The general prosperity which came In with McKln ley enabled the roads to command the aid of cnpital to the extent reqtired by these transactions. Tbe credit, there fore, doubly belongs to the present ad ministration. St. Louis Globe-Demo crat. ADVANCED WAGES. iVorklngmen la Many Trades Have Beea Benefited by Rennb llcaa Prosperity. The last bulletin sent out by the Massachusetts bureau of 'bor presents in tabulated form the rafe of wages paid in 1870 and 1898, taking the average for 12 cities scattered through the United States. The following is tie table: ' 1S70. 198. Blacksmiths 12 43 : 4S Rlacksmlth's helpers. 1 n 1 M I 1 M t El 2 29 i 63 in 1 oo 2 80 1 M 2 41 1 85 SO 1 M I 19 I 2) 1 SS tiouer matters Roller makers' helpers.. Bricklayers Cabinet makers Carpenters Compositors... Hodcarrlers , Ironmolders Ironmolders helpers.... Machinists Machinists' helpers.. . Painters Pattern makers...;.. a. Plumbers Stonecutters Teamsters ... J35.'. ...Hi ... 1 15 ...2 14 .... 2 M ... ! fil ... 1 75 ,.! ...IBS ... 2 ' ..,1 84 , i... 1 22 ..' .... I 70 - I k " '' ... 1 68 . In two or three trades the wages have been stationary. There has been an advance In all the others, an average of 7 per cent., approximately. This Is somewhat surprising, as good times prevailed in the '70s until the panic of '73. But these trades do not cover the entire field. Among rolling mill workers and among the cotton operatives we think a large decline would be shown, and, possibly, In other trades, but without regard to these the showing Is flnttering, as there hag been an Impression abroad that labor In the Inst 20 years has suffered a great de cline. These figures, though they are limited, do not establish that Impres sion. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. PRESS OPINIONS. CTCol. W. J. Bryan, appears to have succeeded Agoncillo at Aguinaldo's rep resemtative in the United States. Iowg State llrgitter. CTStlll the boom In business contin ues. In spite of the efforts of the antl expansionist! to belittle their coun try. Cleveland Leader. crit appears that Mr. Bryan Is willing to concede tent room to the Imperial istic sideshow only on cond'tlom that it won't initerfeTe with the free tillver per formance ia the main tent Detroit Tribune.' tTCol. Bryan continue to ihuddei over the horrort of militarism. But the chill nevcrcameon until the colonel had shed his shoulder straps and taken to more peaceful walks. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. CTGen Alger has never been a man to retire under fire. lie will not be driven from the cabinet by the center ing of all the abuse meant for the ad ministration upon him. Helntendatc stay where he is and see this fight through. Chicago Inter Ocean. terin. the closing months of Cleve land's second administration the bal ance of trade In favor of the United States averaged Jest then $7,000,000 a month. The present average it vet $54,000,000 a month. Foreign trade and a republican tariff get along handsome ly .St. Louis Globe-Democrat. tcrif Mr. Sherman thinks McKitjley could not carry Ohio at this time hit political neiimen of other days tins tie parted. ' The president would have a bigger majority just now than he had when he broke the record. And, more than that, any good republican will have a majority almost phenomenal this corning fall. This state hat not wavered in Its devotion to the presi dent. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. ' tTThe people should understand that all the fencing of the democrats in the national senate regarding the army bill and an extra ieslotv Is in the hope of making campaign capital. A prominent republican senator predicts they will take the ground that President McKln ley. whose whole political life has been based upon benefiting the workingmen by a high, tariff, now desires a large army In order to coerce workingmen The democratic aptitude for taking ab surd positions, and inviting popular de feat, Is such that they may be expected to perpetrate any folly. In the party's present strait almost any old thing will do for an Issue. Indianapolis Journal. Goodness Graeloa.. ' ' Mrs. Bevan How do you like young Mrs. Hawkins, dear? Mrs. Jerks Not at all, dear! I think the is a most deceitful woman. Mrs. Bevan Heallyl' What lrfakes jrou think that? Mrs. Jorks Why, she told me that he considered- Mrs. Robinson's baby wat better than hers. Ally Kloper. , Blissful Ignorance. He saved a little faded flower His sweetheart wore one day And many, many a blissful hour Next to his heart It lay; He kissed Itt crumbling petals and He loved It, unaware That from another fellow's hand It had passed to the maiden fair. Chicago Dally News. HER LITTLE CATCH. "I didn't see you in church this morn ing." "Didn't you? Why, I wat there" "Ah! I wasn't." Ally Sloper. An Apology. None mors than a bachelor can sea How dear Is a little wife. And lest that fond idol shattered be, l He stays single all his life. Philadelphia North American. He Stood Corrected. "I sentence the prisoner to be lynched," said the rural justice. "But you can't do that, yer honor,' objected the lawyer for tbe defense. "Come to think of it," said the Jus tice, "j-ou air right; fer my bailiff in forms me they ain't three yards o' rope in town!" Atlanta Constitution. Ho Cause to Complain. Aunt Maria I hope you will be hap- nv with Mr. Brenley. Engaged One I'm sure I think I ought to be, auntie; his parents never kept house, but always boarded. It will be impossible for him to talk about his mother i cooking, you know. Hot' ton Transcript. Human Nature. If I should die to-night, full well I know The neighborhood might mourn an hour or so: Then would It softly murmur in Its sleeve This tender query: "How much did he leave?" -Chicago Record. laCOIVSlDEMATK OR CARELESS. "Poor little man! And it's your brother that has gone through the ice, it it?" "Yes wif my new ska-ates on what I've never worel If they'd bee his own be wouldn't have gone and drowned!" Judy. A Cheaper Joy. When the shirt waist In the window With the season's tide recurs Maud Is glad, but I am gladder, For It takes her mind from furs. Chicago Dally News. One Tura of tbe Haad. Bliffers Who cays women have no heads for business? There's a woman made $30,000 by simply turning her hand over. Whifters rhew! How? BlitTers She turned It over to Mr. Bullion, and now she't Mrs. Bullion. N. Y. Weekly. Aeeommodatiaa. She (her first season) I have been shut up in boarding-school so long that I feel very awkward1 and timid in com pany. I do not knew what to do with my hands. , . He I'll hold tbim for you. N. Y. Weekly. . , A Siva of tbe Times. Bobby Pa, w.hat doea the pawn broker's sign of three balls mean? Pa It means, Bobby, that it is two to one thut the man never redeems his property. Harlem Life. ., I'abeard-of Lack. '' "What Is luck, Uncle Jim?". , ; "Luck? .Well, It Is when a boy turns out to be at smart as his grandmother said he was." Illustrated American. Barely Possible.. ' Proudlelgh My father, you' know, was a member of congress, and De Sinnlck That's all right, ' old chap! I daresay you'll be able to live it down, Town Topics. ' '' ' The Understanding-. ' '' New Mistress Now, Bridget, when I have company I shall expect you to ttny out of the room. i , Bridget Yit, mum, an' Oill ixplct the same of you. N. Y. orld. i Tba Vary Acme. Jones It he so very stingy? Johnron Stingy 7 Why, actually, If that man wag the father of twlna he'e make one photograph do for both. N. Y. Evening Journal. Properly Used. Fudge It there anything that will pull you out of thit fit of the blues? BudgeWell, a corkscrew might, rownToplaa. ( ' The Wrest Measare. Employment Agent Those are fine recommendations that gorl has, mum. Shall I send for ber to come and talk with you? . . . . , Mrs. Bronston Is she tall or snori i "Rather tall, mum; but " " "Isehe'fatorthln?" "Rather ttout, mum; good, strong " "Is she stouter than I am "Oh, yes, mum, a good deal." "She won't do. She'd split the seams of every dress I have." N. Y. Weekly. , , Hon ( Hla Aa-alr. The Mormon smiled placidly at hi leaned against the , front gate and listened to the noise of conflict which floated out of the house. Aren't you frightened?" asked a neighbor. ..,', No. My four wlveg are settling It among themselves at to which of them it really bossing me.,, I never interfere when this dispute occurs. I simply take a vacation and enjoy myself." Washington 8tar. ' Heard la Boston. Mrs. De Hubb You. say you paid only 50 cents for those shirts. You sbouldn t have purchased them. You should not encourage those manufac turers. ' '" -" Mr, De Hubb Why not? Mrs. De Hubb Yon must know by the price that they are a product of the perspiring system, N. Y. Weekly. Moantlng Upward. Some people win by working hard And some succeed tnrougn cnance aione While now and then a man gets up By honest efforts of his own; But where one honest psrson strives To gain the height all seek to win . A dosen others try to mount By constant wagglnga Of the chin. Chicago Record. . . NO TRIFLING ALLOWED. "Here, waiter. If yonse 'sped er tip from me, you'd better hustle dem finger bowls, seel" N. Y. Evening Journal. ' . . Literally True. As the newly-captured horse-thief Dangled from the lofty tree. In a whisper boars he muttered: "This suspense Is killing me I" N. Y. World. Too Bad for Him. He was very tall and thin, and a fa cetious friend used Ig.all. hiin."a pe destrian competition, tie stood It lor some time; at last he asked: "Why? Because," said the F. F., "becauVe you always remind me of a walking match!" Al!y Sloper. A Correct Gaess. That man t attentions to me are most offensive, anu he has the reputa tion of being a fortune-hunter. Do you suppose it is papa's wealth that allures him?" Her Close Friend (thonphtuflly) Why, w hat else can it be? Tit-Bits. Immuaci Grandpa Don't get scared, Willie; the tiger is about to be fed; that's what makes him jump and roar so. Willie (easily) Oh, I aln t afraid ol him, grandpa. Papa's the same when his meals ain't ready. Illustrated American. An Open Confession. If you have goods to sell, don't let The public blindly guest It, But have some real get up and get," And In an ad. confess It -L. A. W. Bulletin. ALL COLORS ALIKE TO HIM. Mutual Friend Madam, allow me to present my friend, Mr. Green. "Excuse me, my name is Brown!" Mutual Friend That makes no dif ference. Madam is awaxe that I'm coloi blind! Der Floh. ' ' An Episode, " 'Twer, best we walk apart," she said. "Adieu." " -For one umbrella would not cover two. Chicago Record. ., i . A Dtseaaraslac la. , "How is your ton getting along with his lnerary work, Mr. Rockingham? "I don't believe he's makin' much headway. Nobody aib't accused him of ttealln any of his wntint from any body else, so I guest they can't amount to much." Chicago Dally News. Needlesnly Alert. Bridget TV mashter always gits ooj whin a lady come Id tnf room. Patrick He'g too ; susphicious! niver saw wan ylvthot -would hit yei wholle sittin' down. N. x. Journal. A Modifier! Title. Small Da tighter Mamma, Susie Richi says her papa Is t business man. Is mj papa h business man I Mrs. Smallproflt, (gloomily) Not much of one. Harlem Life. Oreat Accomplishment. Proud Mother Oh, John, the baby can walk! , Cruel, Fnther Good. He can walk the floor with himself at night, thenv Tit-Bit i Oar Naval Stattoa at tan Jaaa. The new United States nsvsl station to be located tt Baa Juan, Porto Rico, will be of Ui utmost importance to (bis country tsthe key to the situation when the Nicarague tan si is constructed. The key to good health Hortetter tbtomaco Hitter it guards the irettivt organs from sttaclu of indigestion. biliousness snd constipation, jnst the Hmeaa the new naval station at San Juan will ward iff attacks upon this country by foreign foes. Aant Dlaaa Heard Fram. "Kastus!" veiled Anni Diana in t loud voice, "yo' en Miami Snowflake cum in heah dit berry instance en stop plsyin' wif (Jem ir waits loins cailinn. All aer wants u learn t lot ob Cakewalk nesht en den der won't hsb ncthin' mo' t' do wif jo'," Ohio Stste Journal. Oh That Dellelaaa Coeel Costs but lc per lb. to grow. Salter hss the seed. German Coffee Berry, pkg. 15c; Jsra Coffee pkg. 15c. Salzer's New American Chicory 15c. Cut this out snd send 15c for sny of stove packages or send 30e snd ret II pkgs. and greet Catalogue free to JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO, la Crosse, Wis.c Making; Sara af Her Groaad. He Do you like classical music? 6he Do vou went mv honest oninion or are yon thinking of inviting me to the opera? Maay School Cbl'ldrca Are Sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chil- ren, used by Mother uray. a nurse In Children's Home, New York, Break up Colds in 21 hours, cure Feverishness. Hesa- sche, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disor ders, move and rerulmte the bowels snd De stroy Worms. Sold by sll druggists or by mail, 25c. Sample msiled FREE. Address Alien O. Ulmsted, L Roy, a. X. Ia No Danger. McGonigle The candidate's voice has played out! Heeler Well, he can still sign checks, cu t lie: rniiaoeipnia Aorta American. Hevr'a ThlaT We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward or any case of Catarrh that can not be urea by nail s latarrn cure. We. the undenirned. have Known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe kim perfectly honorable in all business tisnsactiona and financially able to carry out snr obligations made bv their Arm. W est tt Trutx, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, O. Walding. Kinnan fe Marvin. Wholesale Druggists, loieao, unio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internallr. acting directly upon the blood and mucoui surlaces ot the system, mce 75c. per Dot le. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonial ree. Hall's Family Pill are the best. Often the Way. Whenever some neonle are able to raise the wind they can't resist blowing them selves. rucK. From Baby la the Hlah Chair to grandma in the rocker Grain-0 is aood for the whole family. It is the long-desired sub stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves or injures the digestion. Made from pure grains it is a food in itself. Has the taste and appearance of the best coffee at i the price, it is a genuine and scientific article sna is come to stay. It makes for health and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O, Hard oa the Collector. The Merchant Did he kick at the hill? Tl.. fVl'.n. V. V... . T .) '. L - . auv uuiii.wi CBf wun A Ull I ICC nURL made him think I had it in my hip pocket. N. Y. World. Too Caa Oat Allea's Foot-Ease FREE. Write fo-dnu to Allen S. Olmsted. Le Rov. N. Y., for a FREE sample of Allen's Foot Ease, a uowder to shake into vour shoes. It cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet. It makes tight shoes easy. Cures Corns, Bunions and IngrowlDg Nails. All druggists ana shoe stores sen il itt cents. Waiter (yelling down the kitchen-tube) "Hey, Alphonse, make that chop a steak. 'Sacre! ot you t'ink? I'm a chef; not a magician. iii-Biia. Ult'a Family Hedlelae. Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on inc liver ana aianeys. .urev sica acta- scht. Price 25 and 50c. The best is the cheapest; but the chea est no t always toe beat. Chicago Dai News. Ouick time from the West to Port Tampa and other Florida Gulf Coast resorts via Plant bystem. Less than 41 bours lrom Chiraso. No chance of trains. Dav's rest st Tampa Bay Hotel before embarking for tuba is enjoyable. Few men can keep their good resolutions and1 a diary at the same time. Chicago Daily Kewa. This is the time of year for those who own bicycles to store up wind for their pneu matic tires. Olean (N. Y.) Times. Coughing Leads to Coaaamptlou. Kemp's Balaam will stop the Cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free. Large battles 25 snd SO cents. Go at once; deiays are dangerous. No man can resist rattling a little money he has in his pocket. Washington (Ia.) Democrat. Ta Care a Cold la One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.. All aruggista refund money if it fails to cure. 25c Don't use cannon to kill chipping birds. Olean (N. Y.) Timet. nr. jasis il TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CURE, COVERING TEN'S OF THOUSANDS CURED, MILLIONS OF BOTTLES SOLD. ST. JACOBS OIL CONTINUES AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREAT REMEDY FOR PAIN. ALWAYS USE ST. JACOBS OIL. There's Only One of Quality in Athletic Coods "Spalding." Accept no substitute. Handsome Catalogue Free. A. O. 8PALDINO BROS. New York. Chlraco. Denver. K)00s of UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS SAT Permanently caret .11 Itching. Burning. Hclef Valp and Skin UlieaM.. aocb aa Hall Rheum. Ke irtn.. Scald Head. OSIIMaloa. PII.I, Barn.. B.l.r Humor.. D.nimll. Itching Belli, railing Hair (thickening and making It Boft. Hllky. and Luiurl- ntl. All Far. arupliona (pradaclDg a Hotu Clear. Beautiful Hkln and Completion!. II contain, no Lead Hnlpnur. Canlbarldea or anything Inlurlon.. An ea.y. great teller. Lady eanraMcra make SI to SMS a dT. DrngglMa r mall ta, Caulllarli Mannfarlnrlng Co.. N. T. Addre.. T. BI1.I, MAkKPIUl'D. Aft.. LICN KlIrUE. H. J. Ifrat ranked In S trw hrrow with KKAUfccRS' LIQUID EXTRACT OF IBOKE. Mid from hickory wood. Cboptv, tliinrr, wtf, aid rarrt Ihto th old wtf. &Dd fat enuir. U kAiAl kKM A BltCX Milt, !. IuhlS Wiit ia ItaTfaiti,""" Cough brrup. TaatwOuud, Vss fen tlwa Sold hr drurviu. SIX KEN IH LOVE. lad All with a Yoaag Lady Wha ' ' WrMt Clraa'ar Lava Loiters. Yes. ceonlt can come elose to each other Without scraping in a big city. I stumbled onto a case the other day. A few months ago I waa let down the trapdoor of some body's confidence. Men don't confide very often, but when they do they makt a land slide ol it. This one did. He told me of a Door little Columbus girl who was hopelessly in love wi.b mm. unrequited love is sucn a Dia for sympathy, you know, and in this case it seemed so dreadfully pathetic. Poor little thing! If she could only care for some ont else! But tnen sne couiao t, ne (new. ns wss worried, in a loftv. condescending kind of way. He hated to think that he must wreck a life on the ahore of love but then be could not care for her for, well, the cared too much for him, you know. Before tbe end of tbe month l was up to the ears in confidence! Six unfortunate fellows, neither of whom knew the other, were beloved bv six unfortunate giria with all of the love emanating from the female side. I had beeun to fear for the tense of the sex, when one day I called in on a lively little friend of mine in a big High street omcs bunding, and found her writing let ters. "Six of them all alike, except for the addresses," ssid she. "Circular letterar 1 salted. "Yes. circular love letters." she laughed. showing; the sddresses. "Marjorie! you don't mean that you are the composite young woman in love with these six men V 'Oh. ves. I am. and it s great fun. too, And you ought to tee the way they all be lieve it! Talk about flattering a woman! Why, they can t be touched compared to a man. Why, it hat never occun-ta to one of them that possioiy 1 might not mean it: Oh. ves. I'm sn obiect of pity, all right. Let s see 1 m to commit suicide twice, go into two nunneries, and well, die of six broken hearts some way. Ob, I'm in an awful shape. xes, it is rataer extravagant entertain- HKDU uuv lucu, wuu uvn, . ..I UI.UtlB.UUJ- ing a part at the theater that just needs such practice. Vn io state journal. The Naatleal Womaa. He (an old hand) They bad dropped their anchor. She (a beginner) Served them right. It has been banging over the side ail day long, Tit Bits. Settlers Wanted oa Mloblsaa Farm Lands, Choice cleared and ttumn lands in Central and Western Michigan, suitable for fruit snd general tarming. very low prices and favorable terms to actual settlers. .xce. lent schools and markets. Write H, H, Howe. Land Asent C. k W. M. and D.. G. R. & W. R'ys, Grand Rapids, Mich. Source of Great Aaaoyaaee, First Cook (readinal Wanted, to to to Connecticut, a first-class cook. Good wages. Second Coolc Niver. on yer loife. bure. isn't that where thev make alarum clocks? Jewelers' Weekly. The Grin of Pneumonia may be warded off with Hale s Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike t ioothacbe Drops Cure in one minute. "I just saw a touching scene." "Whst waa it?" "Two fat men in a four bv six ele vator. They touched on all sides." Chicago Daily rtews. It TNB KMTAird , TT aw.hhvatnianta.-- ' " T Tl Olli lot Infants tod ChUdriat- JS&99 "A FAIR FACE MAY PROVE A FOUL BARGAIN." 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