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Veraelty ladonel. Deeder—-Have you ever had any dealings with Brooks? Pleder—Yes, indeed., *'Well,- what do you think of him? I* he man of his word V' Strictly so, according to my experience, I won a case for him several years ago, an in his enthusiasm he said he coulT never pay me for what I had done for him and he never did."—Richmond Dispatch. The Rifle Snpplaati the Sword. 'A half ccntury ago the aword was consid ered the best known weapon in warfare, but it is now being discarded by the British sol diers, and the modern rifle is substituted Many people throughout the country art also discarding old methods of trying to curt headache, nervousness, insomnia, indiges tion and dyspepsia, and are using Hostet ter's Stomach Sitters, the old reliable rem edy for these ailments. It is also recom mended by physicians, and a trial will con vince you or its value. Hall Calne'a Greeting. "When Hall Caine. whose resemblance to Shakespeare in well known, landed in New York on a trip to America, he was accosted by the late Ignatius Donnelly, a stranger to him, with the words: "Lord Bacon, I presume."—"Lives of the 'Lustrious." THREE SERIES OF CHEAP BATES, Great Northern Railway Popular Homi seekers' and Settlers' Excursions. Round-trip tickets to points in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Waahini ton, Oregonj British Columbia, will be sol first and third Tuesdays in March, April and May at one fare plus 13.00 for the round trip. One-way settlers*^4if6kets to points in Montana, Idaho,-Washington, Oregon and British Columbia on sale every day durini March and April at rates $15.00 to each. One-way settlers' tickets on sale March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and April 1st and 8th to Minnesota and North Dakota points for only 96.00 each. Tnese tickets are good on all trains, in cluding the famous Great Northern"Flyer. This is the beet opportunity that has ever been offered to parties who wish to investi gate the many advantages offered them in the Great Northwest, information about Great Northern country is given by agents of the Great Northern Railway, or those desirous of ascertaining just what oppor tunities are offered there, can secure full illustrated information in reference to land, climate, crops, etc., by writing to Max Bass, G. I. A., 220 S. Clark St., Chicago, to F. I. Whitney, G. P. & T. A. Great Northern Railway, St, Paul, Minn. Nothing Agalnat the Ring, Maggie—When you broke the engagement did you return the diamond ring he gave you? Margarethe—Certainly not. I don't care for Harry any more, but my feelings have not changed toward the ring. Stray Stories. The Wheels of a Railroad. On the Burlington Railroad system of 8,000 miles, over 385,000 wheels are in service under the various passenger, freight and way cars, locomotives ana Other rolling stock. An average of 40,000 wheels are pur chased each year and they are very care fully inspected, as they are bought with a guarantee. According to the stipulation, each is warranted to last six years or cover seventy-five thousand miles. All the wheels are numbered and a careful record kept. When they fail to do the work they are returned to the manufacturer, who is con: pelled to make the loss good. Wlie Boy. "My lad," said the proud father, "always begin at the foot." That's all right, pop, if you are going to be a chiropodist, answered the wise boy, "but suppose you want to be a phrenol ogist?"—Chicago Daily News. Karlleat Ruaalan Millet. Will you be short of hay? If so plants plenty of this prodigally prolific millet 5 TO 8" TONS'or KICH HAT PER ACRE. Price 60 lbs. 1.90 100 lbs. *3.00, low freights John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lecturer—"Boys, never leave the farm." Uncle Si (sarcastically)—"Well, well, that's food advice, ain't it? My boys got all the osses and a mortgage on the farm, and now you want him to take that."—Indianapolis News. What is the use in employing some one to do your dyeing for you. If you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you can do it just as well as a professional. Some iben get up with the lark, while others want a swallow the first thing in the morning.—Philadelphia) Record. Ask To-Day for Allen'* Foot-Ease. It cures swollen, aching, tired feet. At all Druggists and Shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent Fbbe. Ad's Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. "Is your husband a good provider?" asked the sympathetic visitor. "Indeed be is,, mum. He got me three new places to wash last week."—N. Y. Sun. Fits Permanently Cored. No fits after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free 12.00 trial bottle. Dr. R. H. gHnn, Ltd., 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Unless the way of a thing can be made clear, we would experiment with it only.— Rural New Yorker. To Cure a Cold la One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AH druggists refund money lflt fails to cure. 25c. There are times when one proves hit friendship by what he does not do.—Indian' apolis News. Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infalli* ble medicine for coughs and colds.—N. W. Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17,1900. Sneers are the weapons of a helpless fool. —Chicago Daily News. WHIIHIIIIIIIH" No pain-cure of any Mndh*s ever succeeded In competing with ST. JACOBS OIL. Its have been proclaimed by millions of Mrtorea ^sufferers, who have been wred of RHEUMA TISM. NEURALGIA, SCIATICA and many otherpalnful diseases by Its use. It has been aptly termed the great conqueror ot pain. From itsuse despair gives way to Joy. Itheals quickly and surely. It Is simply marvelous. 1 25c. and 50c. sizes. ITS 01EAT PEHETIATIHO FOWEI lEACHES THE CAUSE 0P PA1H. ESTABLISHED FIFTY YEARS. A CONQUERS PAIN 'hiiiiimiiiiiiiihiii'* 11 11 in »i THE LUCK OF A at MASQUERADE.! By R. E. VERNEDE. II Ml WATTSDUNSTANTONdrove. To the beat of the mare's hoofs on the road he went over the whole events of the night. First boredom, then fascination, and lastly, a rude waking 'to the scowls and brawling in the card-room—those were the events in order. The boredom began almost at the beginning of the ball, for Roger being fresh from campaigning in the Low Countries and a life that was ener getic, if not very glorious, found him self alien from .the glitter and the heat, the dancing and the incessant violins. It seemed all tongue and prancing—this masquerade-^-the danc ing brisk enough, the chatter lively enough, but to glide and exchange gossip all night long with a mask promised to end in monotony. If the ladies had but uncovered their faces, it would have been better. Roger be gan to explain hfe view of masque rades somewhat ingenuously to a partner whom he was leading through the cotillion. She was light as air and blithe-voiced. "And these masques are abomin able," he said. "0 sir," she answered, "this is rank sedition!." "How so?" "For one reason, because it is the dullest thing to s^y, and all dullards are traitors at a masquerade." "And for auotlier? linger asked, piqued. because it pot to my liking." She had so charming a haughtiness that he gave in, "Then I withdraw the statement, he said. "I tender my apologies." To me only, or to all who wear masques?" To all unconditionally," he said, "that is, on condition that you tell me a good reason for masking." Truly," she said, "this is what comes of soldiering. This is uncondi tional surrender on your own terms. Nevertheless, I will telt^you. The masque is good for the old maid!" But you are young—you are just from school. I know it," he said, un warily. "Then, sir, you should have had the ldndness to conceal your knowledge." She fled away and mixed with the throng. But the masquerade had a meaning for Dunstanton now. By luck he had found her again, and yet a third time, and always his admiration grew. Masques now, not masquerades, are an abomination," he said later. But how much better to be cam paigning," she laughed. How shall I know you again?" Are not the Low Countries enough?" "Be merciful!" he said. And for an instant she lifted her masque and he saw her. She was more beautiful than he expected—lips made for music, eyes full of laughter and ad venture. And again leaving her merry laugh ter in his ears she slipped into the crowd. Left to himself, Dunstanton could not rest. He walked into the card room, where he perceived that there was a most undisguised quarrel on its course. His cousin, who seemed to have just staggered to his feet from the ombre-table, his face drenched with wine, was facing an older man, equally •red-faced and furious, and struggling to come to blows. A little crowd of men stood about them, di vided in sympathies. Roger was hailed immediately. Ah, cousin!" said Watts, "you are come in good time." "What is the matter?" Roger asked. "I demand satisfaction from Sir Harry Mayne," said Watts, furiously. "Which, I warrant, my father will be most ready to give," said a young man, stepping forward. Some one introduced Roger to Mr. Richard Mayne, and he found himself hurriedly arranging a meeting with pistols at six o'clock in the morning between his cousin and Sir Harry— each to bring a doctor and a case of pistols. For the rest, 1 conceive we can set tle it on the ground," said young Mayne. Roger bowed. He was un aware even as to the cause and ex tent of the quarrel—something to «i% with cards, it seemed. Watts was sullen enough over the matter as they went back to his lodginga to gether. "He struck me," he growled. "Egad, Isn't that enough?" V«J'S —-—. .. "To keep the chill oil is to keep the hand in," he explained to Roger, and "Burn me," he added, "but 'tis a cold morning', and Sir Harry the deuce of ,a shot.'' Roger was glad that his cousin was content to do the driving, since for,, his own part he wanted to reflect. Never had he felt less inclined to act second in a duel. It seemed such a poor end. to that glorious masquerade of the night before, to be bound—only four hours later—for the lower fields of Hampstead, there to look on-two men facing each other with pistols in the frost of the morning, and one his cousin. It was likely to be a bloody business too, for the men were to fight until one or other was dis abled. And though the business of war wag Lieut. Roger Dunstanton's own business, yet this affair was in opportune. How should he look for ward to the crack of pfstols, when for the first time in his life the sound of a lady's voice was lingering like mu sic in his" heart? To be dragged from his dream into this deadly scuffle was intolerable. And they were even now arriving at, the ground. Watts had pillleil up and was descending. They left cart with the man, and crossed a stile on the frozen grass. Rogers renewed his acquaintance with young Mayne, and exchanged salutations. "I assume that we had best pro ceed," said Roger, coldly. "The sooner the better," said young Mayne, drawling. The two men were placed tit 15 paces, and Roger gave the word. Watts Dunstanton fell instantly. Now here—one would have thought —was the worst luck in the world for a man like Roger, who had come into the Held much against his will, being more intent on love than fight ing. Tor the physicians wagged their heads together over the fallen man, and were of opinion that the wound would prove mortal—which meant im mediate flight for those concerned, seeing that even to abet a duel was against the law, and to fly meant to miss a half-promised tryst. But worse was to come. Young Mayne, disdainful as ever, must needs let fall some disparaging remarks. "He will not cheat at cards again," was what he said. "Sir!" said Roger, angrily. "Or need to be taught manners by an honorable man," went on Mayne. "Do you speak of my cousin?" de manded Roger. "You have the misfortune to be re lated, I believe," said Mayne, and at that Roger struck him on the mouth. For a moment the dandy was moved from his self-possession. Then he recovered himself and turned with a smile to his father. "Sir," he said, "there is a second case of pistols?" "But no witnesses, Dick,'* said Sir Harry, anxiously. "That is nothing—Mr. Dunstanvon" (he bowed courteously to Roger) "will, I am sure, accept your services, and Dr. Brown will do his best for me."« Roger returned the bow, and ex pressed the belief that there was no time like the present. Dr. Brown, who showd no great enthusiasm for his new role, was crushed into ac quiescence by the remark that never in Mr. Richard Mayne's experience had a physician shown himself averse from becoming—though it were but for a moment—a gentleman. There, was no cast for priority of killing this time, for that is a fineness in vented by older and colder blood, and Mr. Mayne, for all his aalmness, was boiling. Roger, as he stood there in the wet grass (for the sun was higher now and the frost falling), cursed the ill luck that had followed on the masquerade. The pleasure of his dreams was vanishing, and he was listening to the fatal count. Quite dimly he could see his opponent standing easily in his place,' still smiling—one! two! three! Sir Harry dropped a handkerchief, and both fired together! Dunstanton saw.som^ one lying still in the wet grass, and it was not himself. He stared about him uncertainly. "That is quits," he said. "That is my son," said Sir Harry. "I regret it," Roger began to stam mer. "I regret it exceedingly but you will admit—" "I will admit," broke in Sir Harry, hoarsely, "that I cannot, for lack of decent witnesses, call upon yoy to stand up again—to me but, before God, sir, there will be no crying of quits by me until at last I have put a bulet in your heart!*' Gentlemen! gentlemen!" cried Dr, Brown, imploringly, "already one man is wounded and another killed! I beseech you, leave the field now! Mr. Dunstanton, you must fly! And you, Sir Harry—" "I remain," said the latter. "Then let me ask you to go at once," said the doctor, turning again to Dunstanton. "I will attend your cousin to the nearest house, and my colleague will remain with him. But blood is hot, sir. Sir Harry is a fa ther—" "Yes! yes!" said Dunstanton, "I am going." He left the fleld, and found, his cousin's cart waiting. He told the man to drive him to his lodgings. He scarcely believed that he would ever receive the half-promised letter, since his luck had deserted him The road seemed interminable,though they drove almost as quickly as when going. At last they arrived, and his own man answered the knock. "There is no news, Stocks, I pose?" he asked. "Only a letter, sir." sup- Dunstanton took it eagerly, broke the seal. It was written agrammatically and ran thus: "Since that a Certain beau did with Eminent importunity desire to Learn what might be Indeed her name, who As a masque only Mispossessed his wits, Apprehend the same, reading Your puzzle by the Number four unto the End." and an- For a moment he was content to know that he had held the secret in his hand without spelling it out. It was what he would have expected, what he would have wished. Then he burned to know her name. What after all was it? Did it match her spirit? Slowly be began to put the capitals of every fourth word. Celia! He spelt it out, repeated it, and ap proved it. Celia was almost enough for him, since some day she would change the other for his. Still, it would be as well to know her pres ent surname. It began with "Mis possessed," with in fact. Very slowly he spelt it out M-A-Y-N-E. The letter fell from his hands, and fluttered on the floor. So this was his luck, this was the end of the masquerade. He had shot her brother dead—an hour Black and White. In a recent letter he says: A Congressman's letter. Hon. H. W. Ogden, Congressman from Louisiana, in a letter written at Wash ington, D. C., says the following of Pe runa, the national catarrh remedy: can conscientiously recommend your Peruna as a fine tonic and all around good medicine to those who are in need of a catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me by people who have used It, as a remedy par ticularly effective In the cure of ca tarrh. For those who need a good catarrh medicine I know of nothing better.*'—H. W. Ogden. Treat Catarrh In Spring. The spring is the time to treat catarrh. Cold, wet winter weather often retards a cure of catarrh. If a course of Peruna S33.00 to Paclfle Coaat. Chicago & Northwestern R'y-J during the months of March and April $30,00 from cago to Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Ogden and Salt Lake City $30.50 Spokane $33.00 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seat tle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Victoria and a large number of other points. Tourist Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific Coast. For maps and particulars apply to near est ticket agent or address W. B. Kniskern, 22 Fifth avenue, Chicago, 111. Better unconscious egotism than solf-con acious humility.—Wellspring. 433.00 to DAN BBOSVENOR SAYS: "Pe-rn-na is an Excellent Spring Catarrh Reraedv—I am as Well as Ever." HON. DAN. A. GROSYENOR, OP THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY. Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, in a letter written from Washington, D. C., says: Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes and I am now as well as ever. Besides being one of the very best spring tonics It is an excellent catarrh remedy." consider Peruna really more meritorious than did when 1 wrote you last. I receive numerous letters from acquaintances all over the country asking me if my certificate is genuine. I invari ably answer, yes.Dan. A. Grosvenor. is taken during the early spring months the cure will be prompt and permanent. Chi California. Oregon and Waahlnarton. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. from Chicago daily, March and April, only $6.00 for berth in tourist car. Personally conducted excur sions Tuesdays and Thursdays from Chicago and Wednesdays from New England. Illus trated pamphlet sent on receipt of two cent •tamp oy S. A. Hutchison, Manager, 212 Clark street, Chicago. TH« 6CNTAUD OOMNNV, TT MUMUT •TMIT. NKW TOMK CITV. 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If you do not derive prompt and satis factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. THE BEST WATERPROOF CLOTHING IN THE WORLD /•, •, A MARS mime HIM -XV CASTOR IA for Infant* and Children D, riADC SLACK OR VCUOW TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE* ON 5AI£ EVERYWHERE CATALOGUES FRU SHOWING1 PULL LINE OP GARMENTS AND HATO A.J.TOWEB CO-BOSTON. Orar Thirty Years SMALL POX and other disease germs are nurtured and diseases dissem inated by wall paper Grand Rapids* Mlcha BWTABIiiaHJIP 1878. WOODWARD & CO., GRAIN COMMISSION} Orders for Future Delivery Executed In All Markets. it luTfn I Doagtaal and thai UmWJUl Domiar j, I namanMv pries oa J.1 IbotUMa Ml rKT rY/OBLOjM SHOES HP UNION MADE. Neiict incrtau oftaUt UbU btkwl IHItHMW rate*. lrs. 1901=M66j720PaIj^ More Than Doubled In four torn w7il Douglas makes and aells more 0Mn*S 93.00and$3Ji0sboos than anyother twomr ufactarcrs in the world. W. L. Douglas $3.00 and 13.50 shoes plaoed aide by side with $5.00 and 96.00 shoes off other makes, are found to be just aa good. 1 They trill outwear two pairs of ordinary I $3.00 and $3.50 shoes. Made of the best leather*. Including Patent Corona Kid, Corona Colt, and National Kangaroo, |M Celer Kjeleta Mil Alwaje Black Mask* •. *4. MOin RH TJiu* out Bdc* lima" price. mall Mc. extra. Cutalaf free. W. ZI. Souclaa $4.00 cannot bo equalled at any prlc*. Hboei ty mall Mc. extra. Gatalacf W. L. l»ou»la«~ Beardless Barley If prodigal)/ proline, yield* ls« la I#01 for Mr. Wtlla. Orleans Co., Nov York, 10#' boahclipcr acre. Does well •forjwhere. Thai pftyi* 80th Century Oats. The oat mantel, producing from 200 (o 800 but. per aero. £alser*a Oats art var ranted to produce great yields. The U. 8. Ag. Dept. calls them ttaa vcrjr besil That Three Bared Corn. 300 to 250 bus. per acre, la •xtremely profitable at proo* cot prices of corn. Mtdj produce everywhere. Marvel Wheat yielded in SO States Uatyear over 40 bus. per acre. We also havo tbooclobrated Maces* roalW heat* vtiich yielded on our farms 63 bus. per acre. That pays, •pelts. Greatest ocreal food earth—BO bn«. gralu and 4 tons nacnlflcsnt bay per acre. That pay. Victoria Rape makes it possible to grow bogs, sheep and cattle at a I cost of but lo a lb. Marvel- I ousljr prolifle, does veil •forywhere. That pays* I Bromut InermlSo Host wonderful grass of the ceuturjr. ProduoestttM •fbaj and lots and lota a# pasturago besides per acre, Grows wherever soil la I fonnd. Salter's seed fla warranted. That pays* SI0.00 for lOe. Vi wl«h 70a In mr gr»l (arm aeeda, c.tie. offer to mi 10 firm M( laamplfi, containing Tbouut HwdedK.le, TeooInU, Bap*. Alfalfa, 8 pelt*, els. (fully worl*-. r|10.00toj.ta«tart) together wlta Mr greatoataiog, for lOo pqaUf. SAUER'S MAGIC CRUSHED SHELLS. Btat on earth. Sell at |1JI per HQ lbTEagt' g.7» tor600 Iba. fS.B0 for 1,000 Iba. JUST USE OF IT Everr farmer bit 01 landlord, no enoun_ branees, his bank account n| increasing rear by taar, land valne Increasing, stock increasing, splen did climate, excellent I schools and churcbes. low -M taxation, blab prices tot cattle and grain, low rail" war rates, and erery possible comfort. This is tbe condition of the S'j farmer In Western Canada—Provlnco of Manitoba and districts of Asslnlboia, Saskatchewan ana Alberta. Thousands of Americans are now settled there. Reduced rates on all railways for hone seekers and settlers. New districts are being opened un this rear. The new forty-page ATLAS WESTERN CANADA and all other Informa tion sent free to all applicants. K. PKDLKY, Superintendent of Immigration. Ottawa. Canada, Or to BENJAMIN IIAVIKS. X15 Jackson 8L. 8t. Paul. Minn. T. O. CURRIK. Callahan Bldg..Mll.G waukee. Wis. W. II. ROOKH8.B0* HKjVutertown.i South Dakota WILLIAM RITCHIE, irafton,| North Dakota Canadian Government Agents. boa no terrors for the man wbo wean SAWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Suits and Slickers Warranted waterproof. Get Hie ccnalnc. LMkfortrai* •ark. If jrour dealer doetn't havo them, write for catalogue la -. M. SAWYER A SOU, SoleMfr*., East Cambridge, HAZARD "One reason why boys bring home soliuie same is becatue they use lo looae ley use 1 paper for wadding. Try HAZARD BLACK or HAZARP SMOKELESS, properly loaded, and you will do better shooting than ever before." GUN POWDER OLD SORES •taadlaf. By ••II, f(« aad I CUWEP Allen's Ulcerine Salve cares Cknmlc Cleen, Bmm Clem, gcrtfllni llleera, Y11I1111 Clem, ladolmC Uleen, Mnwlel Ulren, While SwclDag, lllk Left, leteM, Salt Bhaaa, fnr Deree. all «I4 sore*. PMltlnlj Mlara, matter kewlM iTS. J.P./' ALLEN, St Paul, Mian. riDII I Ml WHI8KY and other drag UriUIwl habits cured. W» want til worst eases. Book and references TKE£. Or. B. K, WOOLUET. Box 8. Atlanta. CHu HDADCV HEW DISCOVERT gfnt W quick relief and cures wont eases. Book of testimonials and IO days* treataMal M. BIT A. H. ABUDPSAOIW. in s, inuu, at. A. N. K.—G 1910 BEADRRS OF THIS PAPER DESIRING TO BUY ANYTHING ADVERTISED IN ITS COLUMNS SHOULD INSIST UPON HAVING WHAT THEY ASK FOR. REFUSING ALL SUBSTITUTES OR IMITATIONS. ifi DOLBTI. il A