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Show X Mi.'iiJHAi&A klkJv VJ?iC 4' pi,S Jj jfc jte. ;AV ;ktllk P w. '' 't' A V n m A WARRIOR BOLD. i$ iU. iH W 'l ' k - A & K w m "Miss & CHAPTER L It aI happened in quaint old Ant Stuart found rea-sq- n to believe that seldom in romance or history had a more singular adventure befallen a pilgrim from London than chanced to his lot on this same day. The morning was half spent and Stuart found himself somewhat at a loss to know what he should turn to next for amusement. He had idled in the markets, discovering new and athad tractive features constantly; been through the various museums and picture galleries in short, exhausted the sights of old Antwerp, and was on the point of considering his exodus, which would occur just as soon as he could make up his mind where his next objective point on the map of Europe or the world would be. Then it was that Fortune, fickle jade, took the pilgrim from London by the throat as it were, and radically changed the whole course of his existence. As he stood there idly twisting his blonde mustache, he became aware of the fact that someone was bearing down upon him at a swift pace, some one whose quick, energetic movements reminded him irresistibly of a hawk pouncing upon its prey someone who held out a hand in eager greeting ' and seemed bubbling over with animal spirits. Stuart welcomed him eagerly. His name 'was Barnaby Artemus Wych-erl- y Claude Barnaby and his profession that of an amateur dramatic novelist It was slmpiy astonishing. the;weird fancies generated in that . erratic brain of his, each of . which exceeded all others in phantasmagoria and, it must be confessed, sometime ludicrous splendor. Just the man of all England I wanted to see. Consider it a lucky omen, by Jove, to run across you in this manner. Im going to enlist your in a little sympathy and scheme J have on foot, my boy, and, you can depend upon it, I wont take no for an answer, so consider yourself engaged as the second conspiratwerp, and Charlie : tor.? "Well, I dont know about that; but scheme have what wild, you on foot at present? Charlie Ive run across the noblest theme for a startling drama that ever bobbed, jip in anybody's path. Why, it actually opens an opportunity for fame and fortune to the gifted genius who has boldness enough to grasp the hair-brain- , t chance- - the Steen, that great castle down the street yonder, once a prison of the Did Inquisition, now a - museum. you take a guide with lighted flambeaus amd explore the frightful dungeons under the castle, each cell and corridor' of which seems to exhale hideous memories of the tortures inflicted upon unfortunate prisoners in the Dark Ages, when Spanish cruelty ruled this, country with an iron hand?" ; Stuart, replied in the negative. His artist soul had feasted on the treasures which lay littered about the courtyard of the onetime palace; but the musty dungeons he had but hastily surveyed, being naturally averse to the contemplation of such horrors. Oh, 1 jam glad of that, said Arte-mu- s, for you will be better eageijly; prepared fflo ""accompany me to those same dungeons now. The deuce! exclaimed Charlie, taken aback; but, not in the least disconcerted, the other went on: "Tell me, have you heard the story or rumor' that is circulated here and there through certain circles about a modern jihsu in the Iron Mask supposed td be Incarcerated in the Steen dungeons? I remember hearing some little ' talk about such a thing, but really never pursued the subject." "Briefly, then, it has long been whispered that there was recently,-anmay still continue to be, a secret prisoner Confined in a lonely dungeon under yonder massive pile of masonry a m&n whose face is forever bidden behind an iron mask that is secured by 4 padlock. I have reached the conclusion that this man of mystery might be some troublesome heir to the German throne, or else a son of Louis Napoleon. Think for a minute what wonderful possibilities this vista opens to the dramatist! It Is quite enough to inspire the dullest mind! And I am resolved to explore those ancient dungeons personally, as no one has ever done before, with the secretly avowed purpose of learning found my great drama (whether pipon a truth, or the mere fabric ef a Dutch legend. And you will accompany me, my boy, out of pure philanthropy, to share in the exhilaration of success touching a suspicious package he carried under his left arm "or to support me in case of exasperating failure. r Charlie Stuart could not say him ay; he really had nothing on foot whereby to kill time, and Artemus was such a jolly and original dog that at were worth something to . have the pleasure of his society for a space i of time. So, hesitating, he fell. ' And, thus sauntering down the Street of the Steen, the two friends arrived in ,the shadow of the great building whose history stretched back yenturies into the dim past, i Together they entered, like other pilgrims desirous of gazing upon the art treasures which lay within those ancient walls. Charlie had seen all these before, and cast but a casual glance around, being more deeply interested in the actions of his confederate. An old dame with her wide cap ptarted toward them, but one glance trom Artemus eyes seemed to bring of course, visited Youfhave, : d I.-4- y bot-tleii- ke , 9 t City Boys Have Fun In Country Fashion of - & In the Street of the Steen, ed their hearing but faintly, grew more distinct Thus he was presently gble to place the sobbing, and. still advancing, he began to discern the dim . outlines of a figure upon he ground. As he drew closer he saw that tht was a girl in a long cloak, and that Youngsters In New York Enjoy the Sport " Coasting " ; she had hidden her face in her hands; Down the Hills In Central Park Every Variety oi as though to shut out the ghostly figSled Is Pressed Into Use. ures conjured up by the gloom.One thing was very sure when Artemus, in the earlier stages of their That country boys have not a monop- amusements. They go to the park exploration, declared be heard a faint shout, it had not been the gurgle of oly of the delights of the winter sea- with no idea of joining in the sport, the greedy Sheldt gliding under- son, at least so far as the joys of but some chivalrous youngster offers neath the crypts and corridors, as coasting are concerned, is proved by the hospitality of his sled and they he (Charlie) had so confidently dethe following article from the New cant resist. clared, but in all probability, this lost York Sun: . A man of 30 stood watching the JoySince the first snow of the year ous players. He hadnt been on a sled explorer calling for help. Well, thank God they had found covered Central park, boys have been in twenty years, but this hill was Just her, and were in a position to renmoulding snow men of heroic size and high enough and steep enough to wake der her the assistance she craved. naming them for Park Commissioner the desires of childhood in him. After all, it had not been such a wild-gooWilcox. If he had freed Ireland he I wish I had a sled, he said aloud, chase as he had believed when couldnt be more popular with the boy quite to himself. I wish you had, too," said a girl yielding to the importunities of his with a sled. In other years the children of East who was looking on, also quite to heradventurous comrade. ' They advanced closer still. Side, West Side and Harlem have self. Id borrow it from you for five As yet the distresses one was not looked with envious eyes on the for- minutes. aware of their presence, or the blessed bidden hills of the parks. When they Wont you take mine, miss? asked took their sleds there the police chased a boy of 10, leading up a gaily painted answer to her prayers. Her attitude of abandon was most one with big cast iron base, just the kind to give it an Impetus. effective, and Charlie, could not but think what a charming picture she She hesitated and the boy added: made there, overwhelmed, not by Ill ride, too. Its big enough for both and I can steer. , grief, but the terror of her situation. When the young man moved on the It was not intentioral on Artemus big girl had made the journey fully ten part, but some sudden chill draught caused him to give a vociferous times and was climbing the hill again. sneeze. Her cheeks were rosy and her eyes This was Instantly followed by a showed her exhilaration. little shriek as the girls hands fell In traveling down Donkey hill if the from her face, and she turned a pair sledsman takes his car to the right he of very large and very startled eyes can go up and over a smaller hill, which brings him out on the little arm upon the two comrades, . It was, of course, Cbarlies bounden of the lake. This discovery was made duty to immediately speak and reas- -. by a youth who rolled off his cled sure the alarmed fraulien that they when he got to the lake, not caring to were flesh and blood like herself, and make an investigation there. not spirits of the olden martyrs who them away before usage had made a The sled shot out on - the ice; had met deaths of torture in these fair slide on the hillsides. Thoughtlessly the boy rushed out dungeons; but for the life of him, and - It was feared that the practice would wherfi be had feared to go on the sled. perhaps for the first time in the destroy the bed of grass that the sled The ice gave way and he found himcourse of his whole experience, he runners reached in time as the carpet self to his waist in the water. A pocould not say a word. of snow, wore away. But Commissioner liceman pulled him out and ran him For the soft light of his waxen WIUcox decided that the injury that across the fields toward his home at a taper fell full upon the face that had might be done was insignificant com- good pace so that he might not be until now been hidden behind the girls pared with the enjoyment that coast- chilled by his bath. After that the po hands a face that, as ing would give to thousands of chil- lice decreed that the hill should be it was, and more or less begrimed dren, so he opened Central park to used by girls only, as they were not from contact with foul walls during them. Some of the hills were kept for likely to be so daring and add a plunge her groping in the dark, electrified boys and some for girls, and some to their downward trip. him with its peculiar charm of were left for the mutual enjoyment of At each of the openings Into the beauty, and started hiB traitor heart to beating as it had not done these many moons, since be had quitted the presehce of another fair woman, with bitterness against the whole sex raging in his bosom. (To be continued.) about a decided change in her intentions, for she stood still, and then backed away. It was a signal victory, or, as Artemus expressed it, a "howling success; nevertheless, his companion was still fain to believe the magic of gold had more to do . with the old ladys sudden blindness than the exertion of rare hypnotic powers on the part of the proud wizard. Content to follow the others lead, Charlie soon found himseif in that apartment where several tall brass candlesticks stc id upon an antique table, to be used in exploring the mysteries below. Artemus motioned that he should straightway possess himself of one, in order that their candles might have a proper receptacle, and Charlie, having enlisted for the war, come weal, come woe, took up the nearest of the lot, which was in itself k treasure of art Nervously Artemus tried several keys in rapid succession, muttering to .himself the while in a way peculiar to him. At last came a little subdued screech that announced success on the part of the chattering idiot at his side. . They were evidently in for it, since the ponderous door opened before them. Charlie was not the one to hold back, so he stepped beyond the portal and went down. Immediately the door closed, and the clang of it was unlike any sound he could ever remember hearing. That creaking, rusty key turned itt the lock. "Now, said Artemus, in a shrill voice, pregnant with eager anticipation, "now we are in control, and the devil dungeons of the Steen must yield up their ghastly secrets to a master." , Down the venerable stairs they wended their way. Could those same steps have been gifted with the power of speech, what strange and startling tales they might have given forth, of human misery, of historical personages and deeds that would have made the bravest cheeks pale. But they were mute. The dread, secrets of the dim past would ever be safe in their keeping. Hark! Artemus uttered this word in a shrill whisper, and at the same time clutched his companions arm. Their surroundings were so eerie that it was not wonderful that his vivid imagination seized upon the slightest pretext to arouse the ghosts that had lain here for long centuries. What you hear is only the gurgling of the river Sheldt beneath our feet. At the foot of the worn stone staircase we descended there is a trap in the solid stone, through which opening many a wretched condemned man met his fate. Yes, it was only the fretful flood you heard crying peevishly for more victims. Charlies calm manner quite reassured the other. Perhaps you are right; but it sounded wonderfully like a human voice calling for help." Thus in tiers the dungeons lay, each individual one seeming to surpass its predecessors- in awful associations. Long had they been at their task. The regular routine pursued by tourist and guide had been done; but there were other dark passages to explore, gloomy as the river Styx passages that the ordinary voyager never saw, but which Artemus was bound to investigate; for if perchance there was a grain of truth in the story he had heard, surely the prisoner of the Iron Mask must be found in such an unused quarter. Charlie began to feel a bit anxious. He was about ready to confess that for one he had quite enough of it, and only figured on how he might manage to curb this insatiate ambition on the part of his companion. The task was taken from his hands, however, and in a most unexpected manner. Artemus was eagerly, urging him on to "fresh fields and pastures new, while Charlie held the other in check, fearful lest they fall into some horrible pit, with rusty spikes at the bottom, such as they had discovered in one dungeon, when, suddenly, without warning, tnere came to their ears a sound so strange in this uncanny region, so utterly out . of , sympathy with their surroundings, that both men stood still, as though paralyzed and the sound was as of a woman weeping! . se - . tear-mark- ed Costum for a Bride. The slender, girlish bride who desires softness and flufflness in her wedding gown and yet has a penchant for smart Louis Quinze effects will choose a draped skirt of embroidered mousseline de sole, its deep double flounces being festooned across the bottom in a charming and graceful manner and caught at intervals with clusters of orange blossoms. Her coat may be of handsome brocade and it will be simply ornamented with a fichu of embroidered mousseline. Sciential In India. The government of India is reported to be considering the advisability of appointing a scientific board to cooperate with the inspector general. It will probably consist of an economic botanist, entomologist, geologist and Insect pests, draught and chemist human ignorance are the greatest enemies to agricultural pursuits in India, and the light of western, science, it is hoped, will be able to battle successfully against them. - CHAPTER IL What They Found. There were those who knew Prince Charlie well who had reason to believe he had passed through some unpleasant experience with lovely woman-been deceived, perhaps jilted. Although always gallant toward the fair sex, he seemed to be ever on his guard, as though quite determined no mortal who wore petticoats should have a second opportunity to play battledore and shuttlecock with his heart But this was somelhlng entirely out of the common run; and as he stood there listening, to make sure there could be no mistake, he felt an electric thrill pervade his whole being, quch as he never before experienced. Charlie determined to go forward. He was surprised at himself for the peculiar resolution that urged him on. It seemed as though he were being dragged forward by some inexorable fate, whether he would or not And the sound of sobbing Btill continued, stealing along the gaunt passageways. The darkness beyond was apparently as fearfully dense as that which descended upon poor, plague-strickEgypt at the time Pharaoh declined to let the children of Israel en go. As Charlie advanced he noted that the sound, which bad erstwhile reach Ur mb the Prevailing Colon Green is the color of the spring and it appears in all shades. Mercerized gingham, German linen or French chambray are ten times its durability. Silk ginghams, striped or figured, to be made in combination with plain gingham, are effective, and are made up by fashionable modistes with all the elaboration of foulard eestumes, and such toilettes are considered in perfectly good form for afternoon teas or for church. Cord BrllllAntine A charming white fabric for shirt- waist suits, also very light weight, is It is striped, a corded brllliantine. triple-cor- d stripe, alternating with an inch-wid- e stripe composed of satiny serpentine bayadere stripes. This 1b lots of description for a really simple effect, but nothing less would tell the story. This costs 45 cents per yard which and has the glossy quality makes brllliantine popular. Embroidery I Popular. , Of embroidery we cannot get enough. The expensive sets, consisting of vest fronts, cuffs and pocket flaps, are exceedingly modish; so is the crepe house dress which is embroidered all over, not to mention the fancy blouse. If all these are beyond one the very least one can, do is to embroider a few French dots on stock, cuffs or blouse front Population ot tba CalM State Engineering estimates that the population of the United States and its dependencies now exceeds 84, Of 3,005 inhabitants. The Philippines contain more than 1, 000, 000 inhabitants, Porto Rico has 953,000, Hawaii 151,000, and Alaska 63,592. China stands first in population, the British Empire second, Russia third, and the United States fourth. To Study Ancient Lako Bala. An expedition to Lake Eyre, the great depression in Central Australia, which is below sea level, in charge of Prof. J. W. Gregory, it is announced, has recently left Melbourne with the object of studying the physical history of the lake basin and the collection of fossils, especially of extinct vertebrates. , ' Deaths by Lightning. persons were killed and 973 injured by lightning. Between 1890 and 1900 the number of deaths was 3772. During 1900 more deaths occurred through lightning in Pennsylvania than in any other state, the number being 59. In 1890 713 LAWSON AND HIS WOMEN SUFFER. FRIENDS. Great Financier Must Be a Pleasant Man to Meet. Thomas W. Lawson, who has taken a wonderful place in the front ranks of financial circles during the past to few years, despite the criticism which a man in his position is naturally subjected, is a man with a big heart, and for his friends there is nothing too good. This disposition shows Itself in an unostentatious way very frequently, and without it coming to the knowledge of the public. Only a year or two ago, on a certain day when be was taking an active hand in a sugar drive on the short side,, and while standing personally over the ticker in his old office on Congress street Brown, Riley & Co. a friend walked into the office, and going up to him began to jolly him a little about sugar and told him that he was on the wrong side of the market. Whereupon Mr. Lawson turned to his broker, who was standing near, and said, without any comment: "Sell for Mr. , my friend here, 300 shares of sugar short at market. The order was Immediately executthe ed, and within fifteen minutes price dropped five points. The stock was covered only. Mr. Lawson pulled out the profit that had been made in crisp greenbacks 11,500 and turned it over to his skeptical friend, who expressed his gratitude in a very emphatic manner. Merely a pleasant Lawson eccentricity. 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Coffee, a noted oculist, MU Good the world has an abiding faith in him- Block, Des Moines, Iowa, has discovered mefor the eyes that people can use at bone self, in his forcefulness and originality, dicinescure anil Cataracts, Scums, Granulated Udi in his efficiency in the management of Uloers or Blindness and restore sight. Dr. Coffee has published an book ea his own affairs, and in his power to which Diseases he will send Free to even feye accomplish whatever la? puts himself reader of this paper. This book tells how to to do. O. S. Marden, in Success. prevent old sight and make weak eyes itnnc Write Dr. Coffee today for his book. ROOSEVELT AND THE BEARS. Executive 8afe in Promising Them a Position. Two hears, one real and the other an impersonation, looking for the president, were features of the Gridiron club dinner at Washington a few weeks ago. The guests were Informed by one of the bears that they were from MisAs the president had not sissippi. found them they decided to find the Chief An Aristocrat. both girls and boys. The result has been that on every fair day the park has been crowded with the little people, and every hill has had its following. The slide on the south side of 110th street necessarily ends with the curb at Manhattan. But skillful pilots of the Bled, who can turn a curve, found that by using the walk on the north side they could wheel into Manhattan avenue and strike an incline carrying them two full blocks northward. This pleasure place has been used so steadily that pedestrians are practically excluded. The special providence which looks after child coasters has been well occupied at this scene. Hundreds of people watching here have held their breath when a youth coming down the 110th street hill with particular speed t, on a heavy sled crashed over the curb and escaped from the wheels of an approaching trolley car, or was shot into the street Dy the jolt of striking the curb. All the slopes of Central park quickly took on the glaze of daily usage. According to natural apportionment the very wee children took the small hills and the bigger ones the steeper inclines. The larger boys took to engineering problems and surveyed for hills that had an angle which should carry them part way up lesser Inclines, from which the sled might be launched again on the return trip and carry the passengers part way up the higher one, thus saving the walk. Near Fifth avenue, opposite Sixty-elgnt- h street, is a very high hill set apart for both boys and girls. Its only difficulty is that a heavily weighted sled is likely to 'carry right up against the iron rail which guards the path leading to the entrance. For the protection of the children a policeman has been placed at this point to fend them off. At this hill are to be seen probably more children than at any other. Sonie of tne girls who come with the smaller children and are tempted into the sports are rather large for child low-buil- TEN MILES IN RAIN TO WED. S f uamm the Wet With Their Hearts so Cheery. When love gets Itself into condition to do things it laugh 8 at a good deal more than locksmiths. That is what Gert-tud- e George Washington Allen and : Jarvis of Glassboro,-- ' N. J., thought when they made jip their minds that matrimony was about their fit. The couple are residents of Cross Keys, and they1 had "kept Company for ever so long. When the decision to get married took full possession of them a few days ago they looked out upon a cold, beating rain and realized that to reach Glassboro and a minister they would have to travel five miles afoot, because they had no conveyance of any sort, and they needed all the money the hire of such a conveyance might cost. "Can you walk the distance?" asked George Washington of his loved one. I shd think 1 could, honey, replied Miss Jarvis in her most winning way. Out in the rain and the chill north Didnt Mind park there is a natural fall of ground and it seemed impossible for a stroller in the park to count the hillsides that are used by the coasters. The styles of sleds were numerous, too. The children of the rich brought heavy, low sleds, particularly made for coasting and shiny with varnish over many hues of paint Children not rich enough to have a choice sleds with brought the the bowed runners of wood, shod with iron hoops. It was the very poor children who had some of the fastest carriers. One boy from the East Side built himself a sled whlch would carry four, if pressed. It had two sets of runners, connected with a board which had enough to give it to serve as a spring. The forward runners could be moved in steering. This sled, weighted with four healthy boys, gained a quick impetus which told in the distance trav- long-bodie- Authors Opinion of Authors. The Rev. Dr. Hillis recently re marked, "I sometimes think that the only hope for society is to get all tke authors in a corner and shoot the for a generation, till we could asilo-Hatwhat we already have. Being an author himself, the good man's opinion in this matter ia certainly serving of considerable attention. Newark News. e A novel and attractive feature of the St. Nicholas is an operetta in February president three acts, Prince Charming's Fnto, This mild allusion to the presidents C. Lovell, the full primCatharine executive the by pleased hunting trip If they call on me, said oduction calling for nineteen characters mensely. I can do something for the real bear which I cannot do for the impersonator. And what is that? asked the gentleman, who had told him about the dinner. "Ill give him a cabinet position, explained the president, smiling, and then, by way of explanation, added, "after he. is stuffed. Mr. Roosevelt. . besides lords and ladies, heralds, guards and pages, a gipsy tribe and a corps ds ballet. The scenes are laid in the kingdom of Imagination, and Prince Chars-in- g is the leading man." - Norwegian Experts to Franca of the newspapers in France are made of peps manufactured from Norwegian sprsM of the and pine trees, and French horses have their shorn it tached to their hoofs with nails factored by the Christiania borse-aofactory. One-thir- d h Thought He Was Obeying Orders. It was in a Penn avenue saloon that this happened. A young man, fresh from Ireland, had been engaged as a bartender, a position that had been obtained through the influence of a friend of the saloon keeper. The sew man was avfcful green, but after working with him several days the proprietor of the place had an errand down the street, and he decided to leave his new man in charge for a few minutes. He gave him a number ot instructions and departed. No sooner had he gone than a couple of men came in and asked for a drink. They were and wore small lamps on their caps and the bartender eyed them suspiciously. What d yez do fur a livin?" he asked. We dig coal, was the reply. "Well, ye cant hev anything to drink. "An why not? Th boss towld me sot .to sell t minors. Pittsburg Press. , "Uncle Russell 8ages Wit Not long ago George W. Perkins, J. Plerpont Morgans partner, noticed the aged Russell Sage poking his cane about in the gutter at the corner , of The Finish. eled after the sled struck lever or up- Broad and Wall streets. He hurried over to Mr. Sage and asked him what hill territory. he was looking for. The past master In finance replied: east wind, which beat in their faces "While buying a newspaper I dropped the entire distance, the couple trudged to Glassboro, found the Rev. S. M. a cent in the gutter and it has actually - - Nichols at the Methodist Episcopal reduced me to poverty." "How can Perthat Mr, he?, queried parsonage, and were quickly made one, bedraggled as they were. Then, kins with surprise. "Why, dont you see. It makes me a hand in hand and very happy, Mr. and s man," chuckled the dean of Mrs. Allen trudged back over the five penny-lesthe street as he strolled away, apparmiles home. . ently as happy as If he had made a Flower Her Only Ornament. lucky turn for a few thousands. New . , While the Japanese woman has re- York Times. , ceived a meed of pity for her restrictBreakfast Food. ed li.fe, one of her woes has not been ", The Eskimo stood before his wife, taken into , consideration. She has practically ( no Jewelry. Nearly every wrapped in her furs, with a look of Oriental woman is loaded with gold despair on his face. and silver ornaments, enamels and The blubber Is gone, weve eaten precious stones. The Japanese de- the last dog and my boots are too thin pends on the flower in her hair to set to make soup of, said the citizen of off her beauty. Her tobacco case or the far north. Starvation stares us her pipe case may, it is true, be a mar- in the face. vel of the jewelers art, and she may But Mrs. Eskimo smiled serenely. Not yet, she answered. have buttons, but these buttons are I have been not the pretty trifles the American reading the advertisements in the woman uses, but Instead, carved ivory magazines and know the value of objects, three or four inches long, of patent breakfast foods. made from strangely shaped roots and The husband looked puzzled. made Into similitude of a human figWe will have a nice dish of flaked ure. They are interesting, but distinct- snow for breakfast!" concluded hla ly not pretty. loving wife triumphantly. 1 ui HIGH RAILROAD POSITION FOR JOHN SEBASTIAN- John Sebastian, one of the bed known railroad men in the Unite! States and who for a number ot ysM has been connected with the Rock in land systems various roads, has jufl received an appointment which grest ly enlarges his powers and places kin practically at the head of one of tt great railway systems of the coaatr?. He has been made passenger manager of the entire Rock Iihsl system, comprising, in addition t those formerly nnder his mnnsfi ment, the following roads: ChoctsFi Gulf & Oklahoma Railroad and SL Louis, Kansas City A Colors! Railroad. John Sebastian entered the rallral service thirty-fou- r years ago ticket clerk on the Santa Fe, Chk ' go Examiner, tnt Curious Collection Item- - -Six hundred and fourteen tbreegt ny hits were contained in a sodirW bottle which was added to the tlon at th Bible Society meeting recently held at Lincoln, land, j I 3 - "Shoes , . r , -- UNION MADS Doargtmm mmkooaff W. L. rnernm Me. IProomma! ahaaaihmm . faeferer m the ewM-- $25,000 HEWAED wtU te paid to an yon who coo disprove UUa totwnont. Because W. L. Douglas la the largest manufacturer he can buy cheaper and induce hie shoes at a iwer cost than other concerns, which enables hint to Mil shoes for 83.30 and 33.00 equal in every sold else-- g -- v.'V ' J f 83.501' way to those where for 34 and 35.00. W. L. Douglas and 83ahoes are worn by thousand ol have been paying$4 and 35, not Wtori' shoe for $33W w could get a first-cl- a He has convinced them that the and wear of his $3.50 and 83.00 as good. Give them a trial and Jfutu-- Increase asnlimi ot a j 18 S1m: HM8iIm: row rw MO OILT Sgw- W. L. DOUGLAS Worth SS.OO Oompared with Other-Ih- t test tmportod mi Amirtcm ftrtant Caff, tnamel, Bom Calf, Calf-ie- i Co It, am Sal tonal Kangano. Fontcolor in Caution: tr fer |