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,
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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,
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Source of Great Aaaoyaaee,
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Second Coolc Niver. on yer loife. bure.
isn't that where thev make alarum clocks?
Jewelers' Weekly.
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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
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