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Show OLLO WINOF AN C febw Ik DriDti la Xf'.Mtmr. n Foopla VM FUaa- - People are fanciful and It la Fancy, after all, that la happiness, and the motive which dictates to the world. Some one fancies that the cozy fire at home and the environment of favorite books la enough to make life worth living during the winter months. That will do for the way worn, weary, easily satisfied, old fashioned man and woman, but the up to date cavalier and the new woman require a change many changes In fact, and they seek In the dull winter days to find the climate they wearied of In spring and wished would pass away In summer. Sitting behind frosted window panes and gazing on the glistening snow crystals they sigh for the warmth and brightness they love better new than a few short months 'ago and, in no other country may these whims, these fancies be so easily gratified as In America. Absolute comfort In these days, and In speed and safety, too. Instead of the wasted time and discomforts of the not distant ' past Ponce de Leon who sought the .fountain of Eternal Youth on the shores of Florida consumed many of the precious days of lctrr life, and died before attaining the great prize. De Soto was lured In the same direction and found at Hot Springs, by the aid of Ulelah, the dusky Indian maiden, the wonderful product of the llrea:h of the Great Spirit,' but before he could m::rn home and apprise his friends of the great discs v'iy and enjoy the certainty of gold and youth, which lie believed he had in his grasp he fell a victim to the mlasml f the Great River and found a grave In Its muddy depths. To-dthe seeker after health simply boards one of the magnificent trains of the Missouri Pacific System, and after something to eat and a nap, wakes up to find himself In this delightful winter Resort,-readto embrace health which seems to be Invariably renewed by the magic of the air and water. In De Soto's time the secret of the Fountain of Life was sedulously guarded by the savages, hut now a hospitable people opens its arms to receive the tourist whether his quest be for health or amusement Fancy sometimes tires of Hot Springs, strange as It may seem, but Fancy says the fields beyond ire greener and the climate of San Antonio is more desirable and thus another ride In another palace, and new scenes and new faces please the eye and satisfy the restless cravings of this master of man. Thus from the Father sf Waters to the waves which wash the western shore of this great country the tourist Is led by n whim, but most delightedly captive. Mexico has been described as the Egypt of the new world, and the comparison is fitting, and he who dare not face the dangers of the deep, and prefers to retain hia meals as well aa his life, should make s, the Journey to the land of the and there learn the story of the ages within the faces of a people which change less In the passing years than any other on the Western Continent. This 1b the land of Sunshine and Color; of history and romance; and as bright eyes will smile at you from under bewitching head gear as may be found in Castile or Arragon. Fancy carries one to California of course, and this journey, as it once was termed, is now so easily performed as to have lost all of its terrors and left only a most emphatic .Uy delightful trip to be the subject of many future conversations. The land of fruits and flowers and fair women; Fancy can ask no more after this tour unless it haa been satisfied for once; and still it is Fancy which takes the wearied traveler back to the home and the familiar surroundings and the friends and loves of home. There he may contemplate new Journeys and new divertlsements, but there lingers in his memory a pleasure he would not part with, and he hopes soon to again enjoy the comforts afforded by this Great System of Railway which has taken him safely out and brought him safely home and has not robbed him of the Joys which Fancy F. P. BAKER. brings. ay Monte-auma- The ynffni Bight. our sovereigns have rarely taken any active part in politics since George lll.s time; but they could still do some very astonishing things if they chose. The queen As a matter of fact, A DELAYED 'LETTER. OOD morning, auntie! cried a happy young voice at Miss Hetty 1 Plumleigh's window, and the next instant the speaker, e a tall and man young of 23 or 24, entered the door. have cr me to stay to tea, presiding Mabel you will let me, auntie, dear. has gone over to Rrookllne to see her mother and left me to get along the beat I can until zhe returns. Will you take pity on a poor, forlorn wretch and give him something to eat? This great, handsome nephew of Hetty Plumlelgh looked anything but a poor, forlorn wretch as he dropped onto a cozy sofa la Aunt Hettys dainty little sitting-roosnd laughingly snatched the bit of sewing from her band-som- 1 m hands. dear Roland, you know it will give me great pleasure to have you stay to tea with me, and the fond look on her kind face certainly demonstrated the truthfulness of her words. Roland McLaughlin waa as dear to the heart of this kind old maid as an My own son could have been, and she petted and fussed over him and his six months' bride enough to have spoiled ordinary mortals. Rolands father and mother (Hetty's slater) had both died when he was yet a little child, and since that time he had lived with his Hia grandfather, Nathan Plumlelgh. grandmother being dead, he had never known any mother love except that bestowed upon him by his devoted Aunt Hetty. He adored her and when he married begged her to let the old home and live with him and hia winsome wife, Mabel, at the pretty little parsonage recently built Well might Hetty Plumlelgh be proud of her boy, who had grown to manhood and adopted the ministry as his lifes work (her secret hope and prayer)." When he married ahe rejoiced with him and took Mabel to her heart at once, Instantly winning the young wifes affection. The little home seemed terribly lonely when Roland left She was alone, her lather having died several years before Rolands marriage. But no amount of coaxing could induce her to give up her old home. It pleased her greatly when the busy young clergyman could get time from his many and varied duties to visit her, and on this particular sunny afternoon she looked exceedingly young and smiling. With a happy little laugh she willingly laid aside her sewing and gave herself up to the enjoyment of a good long chat with this beloved nephew of hers. She was quite content to sit and listen to his avalanche of talk, nonsensical and serious, innocent flatter about her youthful looks, etc. By the way, auntie, do you suppose there are any of my old clothes up in moan home-lif- e. tained: "My Dear Hetty: Yoj know I have long loved you and desired to make you my wife. I now ask you to glvs me a definite answer as to whether you will make me the happiest man in the world by becoming my wife. If I de not hear noon I will from you by that you refuse me and will immediately sail for India. I cannot stay in this country if you do not give me a favorable answer. Yours till death, "JOHN J. MUNROE. Ah, Aunt Hetty, sorrowfully remarked Roland, I understand many thlnga that heretofore have seemed strange. It has always been a mystery to me why such a good and beautiful woman as you never married. I remember distinctly now that John Mun-ro- e gave me that letter to deliver to you, cautioning me to be sure you received It at once. You can see for yourself that the date of the letter corresponds to that upon which I waa thrown from a horse snd nearly killed. Hetty took his hand in hers. Do not think I blame you, dear, ahe replied, It la not strange you did not gently. deliver it when you were brought home for dead and lay for weeks out of your head and hovering between life and death." She shuddered at the tecollee-tiocon-ald- er n. A QUIET WEDDING TOOK PLACE, the attic? I mean smaller ones. When I was about 12 I remember I grew terribly swiftly and I outgrew my clothes before they wore out. I was thinking this morning when I came across a poor young specimen of humanity, a boy about that age, that I had seen a trunk of my old clothes up in your attic. If they are there they would be Just the thing for this little chap 1 mention. Hetty, who was noted for her kind heart and many noble acta of charity, at once became Interested and replied: Yes, I believe there are some of your old clothes stored In the attic, Roland. Shall we go and look at them before we have tea? They at once repaired to the attic, where Hetty began rummaging about lp an old trunk, sorting out the garments she thought would suit the purpose best. Ah, Roland, I guess we will never forget the last time this little Jacket was worn, she said, tenderly smoothing out the wrinkles caused by being I could not folded so many years. part with that." She was folding It again, when from one of the pockets a letter fell to the floor. Roland picked It up and scanned the address. Why, Aunt Hetty, It Is addressed to you! he exclaimed, handing it to her. She glanced at the writing and with a stifled cry and pale face hastily broke the seal. Roland watched her as she read the brief letter, while her breath came ghastly white. be- Daagkiers of Ilia KmIHIn. Any woman above the age of 18 years is eligible to membership in the Daughters of the Revolution who is s lineal descendant from aa ancestor who was m military, naval or marine officer, soldier, sailor or marine in actual service under the authority of any of the thirteen colonies or states or of the continental congress, and remained always loyal to such authority, or of one who signed the Declaration of Independence, or one who was a member of the continental congress or of thecongresa of any of the colonies or states, or as an official appointed by or under the authority of any such representative bodies actually assisting in the establishment of American independence by service rendered daring the war of the Revolution. des-cende- nt And what became of John Munroe, Aunt Hetty? Did he not hear of the accident?" Roland asked, in remorseful tones. He left for India tbe next day at noon," she replied, almost inaudibly and tightly clasping her bands to keep back a groan of anguish. And you loved him and thought him false and heartless when he suddenly left without a word to you? Roland covered bis face with bla hands and groaned. A quick ring at the door interrupted their conversation. The next minute the sitting-roodoor was thrown open and Mabel's laughing face appeared. Shewas followed by a handsome, heavily bearded man. I am looking for a runaway husband, Aunt Hetty, she cried, still laughing. Roland started to his feet with a strange look upon his face, and, quickly stepping to the strangers side, said In a low voice: Mr. Munroe, I have just delivered the letter you gave me for my aunt. Do you understand?" Hetty had not perceived the stranger at first, but looked up suddenly as Roland addressed him. John!" Darling Hetty! And she was Instantly clasped In the arms of her old lover. Explanations quickiy followed and all doubt and sorrow disappeared. Mabel explained that Mr. Munroe was her uncle, whom they had all considered dead. She had found him at her mother's when she arrived. Hearing that '8 his niece had married Hetty nephew, he told her his story. Romantic little Mabel dragged him down to C forthwith, stoutly de claring that her dear Aunt Hetty was not capable of being anything else but lovable and anything rather than false and fickle. There was a mistake somewhere and Uncle John muBt go and right the mistake at once. A few days later a quiet wedding took . . It place In the little town of C did not matter that the bride was 35 and the groom 40. She was as pretty and smiling as any girl bride and he waa as proud and happy aa though he were only 25. And the minlater who united this happy couple had the audacity to Bay to them as he kissed the bride: You ought to thank me doubly for rectifying wrong I was to blame for. A person cannot always make amends in such a satisfactory manner. I will also be kind enough not to charge any fee for performing the ceremony. After these profound remarks the happy little wedding party partook of a dainty little breakfast prepared by Mabel'a own hands. m RAMS HORNS. God made kings are sure to come to the throne, no matter where they begin life. Every man Is a robber who takes from another anything God wants him to have. Nobody can tell what a man will do in a horse trade by the noise he makes churcb. God still has plenty of angels to minister to those who resist the devil until he leaves them,. Scandals and crimes. In the newspapers are helping the devil about as much as the hypocrites la church. Just as surely as we seek first tbe kingdom of God and his righteousness will God supply all our other needs. New Fora of Blood Poisoning. infant, Maria Carw-git- ta del Domino, died at New York recently from convulsions and septicaemia, a form of blood poisoning. Not-lonago the parents of the little one, asishe custom of Italians, had the ears of the child pierced for rings. After the operation a piece of fine green, floss was run through the ear snd fastened, so that the hole nhould not grow together. The dye in the piece of floss,, it is believed, caused the blood poisonA ing. alve.' luwi'i Bifti Oars nfiaM, Ask fM Warraatod to cars er mmnmf 'H1' tor U. rsaUaiUi Opera la Luados. A new house for Italian Opera is to be built in London on the site of Her Majesty's theater in Hayuiarket, which was torn down some years ago. Marcus Catarrh Can Not Be Cared is to be manager andJ. II. With local application as they can- Mayer director. Mayer says not reach the seat of the disease. Ca- tbe newoperatic Imperial disOpera Company, limblood Is a constitutional cr tarrh will a have of 81,700, UOO, ited, must It in capital to cure and order you ease, and will produce Italian opera and send take Internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, snd acts di- tbeir company each year on an Amerirectly on the blood anil mucous sur- can tour from October to April, while faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is not a the London season will be from Slay to by quack medicine. It was prescribed one of the best physicians in this coun- August, Tui Most Bimim.z axu 8a rn Itsuinr for a try for years, and Is a regular prescriphla-ples- on tion. It Is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on th i mucous surfaces. The ixrfect combination of the two Ingredients Is what produces such wonderful results In curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. ClIENEY A CO., Props., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists; price, 75c. Mali's Family Pills, 25c. Cough or Throat Troufilo is "Brown's Bronchial Troches. 'They rossees real merit. The oldest rfumee were thorn recovered from Egyptian tornla. dating 1,500 to 2, 000 year Lafore the Christian era. Ira will OlyMrln. Iltgrate'i t'ampOar Hands Bad Tender or Hon Fa Chilblain run. Faua, :. C.O. Clark Co., Knw Unveil, Ch The man who loafs Is feast satisfied with hie pay. I'ndoobtrdly. All ntMUrndflwby Dr. Eltare OrrsS The people of Holland are commonly NarvaKCHlarar, KoHtoarwrlimhittdayl us TraatkwanilS3lrialUitilrfn-tas matter of fact as the Scotch, and a (Inmlauncum. U casus. Sand ta Itr. tLUiutJKSl ArUibL. ridla., i'a. figurative phrase bothers them sorely. Not long ugo an American traveler "1 would like come powder ideas. Tore found in a cafe at Amsterdam a Dutch- or bug! Life. man who had traveled much, and who spoke English perfectly well. The Dutchman was smoking a china pipe of remarkable size and beauty, und the American, as an admirer and collector of such took the liberty to comment upon it. You couldn't stumble over a pipe like that every day, said the American. The Dutchman look three or four whiffs at the pipe, and then slo wly removed it from his mouth. "Cettainly not, without breaking it!, be said gravely. Youth's Companion. Disastrous Failure. We can mention no failure more disastrous than that of physical energy. It Involves the partial suspension of the digestive and assimilative processes, and entails the retirement from business of the liver and kidneys. Only through the good offices of Hostetler's Momach Hitters can the restoration of Its former vigorous status bs hoped for. Wlie-- i this aid has been secured, a resumption of activity In thestom-a'-liver and bowels may he rolled upon. Tbe Bitters conquers malaria and kidney bric-a-bra- PJum-leigh- could dismiss every Tommy Atkins in our army, from the commander-in-chie- f to the youngest drummer boy. She could disband the navy in the same way, and sell all our ships, stores and nrsenels to the first customer that came along. Acting entirely on her own responsibility, she could declare war against any foreign country, or make a present to any foreign power of any She could make part of the empire. every man, woman and child in the country a peer of the realm, with the right, in the case of males, who are of age, to a seat in the house of lords With a single word she could dismiss any government that happened to be in power; and could, it is believed, pardon and liberate all the criminals in our goals These are s few of the things the queen cuuld do if she liked; but it is not necessary to say that her majesty never acts in matters of state, except on the advice of the government for the time being. The Christmas Number of St Nicholas is to contain the first series of Robert Louis Stephensons letter to young came In quick gasps and her face friends in England, describing his SaTid-liit- s. "Aunt Hetty, what h the mailer ? he cried. But he was only la time to vetch her is his arms as she fell forward. lietty Plumlelgh had fainted for the first time in her life. He quickly carried her below and applied restoratives. She soon regained consciousness and answered Roland's anxious questionings by bidding him fetch and read the letter, which she had dropped when she ' fainted. He quickly obeyed, and, seating himtelf beside Hetty, read with a very grave face the fatal letter. This Is what it con- c, If the Baby le Catting Teels. sura and ase that aid aad waU trled rsanjy, Haa Winslow1 Sootbim Srsvr for Cklldrsa Ttsuiae- - Bn The region in the immediate vicinity of Ben ie said to be the hottest os the Deed earth. Tha Pilgrim. (Holiday Number.) Full of bright sketches prose, poetry and illustrations by Wight writers and artists Entirely original, new end entertaining. Mailed free to any address on receipt of six (6) cents in postage stamp Write to Gea 1L lleafford, Dublisher, 415 Old Colony building, Chicago, I1L Thera are at present exactly 1,580 miles of water mains in the city of London. Billiard table, second-hanfor sale cheap Apply to or address, H.C. Asia, d, Ml 8. lth St., Omaha, Nehi h, 0 troubles. A Present for Ills Oraadfatbeiv "I'm saving up to buy you a Christmas present, grandpa," said Willie. "That's very nice of you, my boy, said the old gentleman. "How much have you got? "Well," Willie replied, "if you give me 10 cents. I'll have 11 altogether. Harpers Young People. Take. Parkers Ginger Tsale kamr wllkn gaa In You Slid It to eiccd your niwruil 111 abating cuius, snd many lilt, aches and wssknusses. Wisdom Is the principal thin;;; therefore pet wisdom ; and with all thy getting get understanding. Pain Is aot enndarlva ta plen.orr,ruorns II.ikh by euras ly when npccis will please you, for it ramoves them perfeeLly. occa-lun.- iu A Touching Epitaph. reporter-wa- i nosing around a second-han- d store the other day when he came across u tombstone which had in some manner drifted into the dealer's hands, and which was for sale at less than half first cost Upon it was enpaved the following touching inscription: "Jimmy thon art gone; but tis sweet to know that thou wilt meet us on Jordans banks with thy sweet A Topeka bella lino's Cure for Connumption In an A No. Asthma medhlne. W. It. Williams, Antioch, Ills., April 11, 1804. 1 Getting Even. "I think there is something in the theory that man and wife get to re- semble each other, don't you, Mr. Wallace?" Mr. Wallace (gallantly) Certainly, madam. Mrs. Wallace Oh! It is no wonder you told me last Sunday that 1 was Engetting homelier. Cincinnati quirer. Honor women ; they strew celestial roses on tbe pathway of our terrestrial life. prca enjoys Boti: tbo method and results wliei Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and nc-tgently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the system effectually, dispels colds, headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is lh only remedy of its kind ever produced, pleasing to the taste and acceptable to the stomach, prompt it its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy ana agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend il to all and have made ittho most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will procure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. i CALIFORNIA FI0 SYRUP CO. sah fUAMCISCO. CAL m:sviu. tr. atw raw a.y AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 4 Get rid at onco of the stinging, festering smart of BURNS u SCALDS or else they'll leave ugly scars. Read directions and uso Jacobs oil. tiiiiiniiwiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimniimiiniiiiwmr mmmmmmmsT. : Warning. Timely success of The tho chocolate preparations of the house of Waltor Baker & Co. (established in 1780) has led to the placing on the market many misleading and unscrupulous imitations of their name, labels, and wrappers. Waiter-Bake& Co. aro the oldest and largest manu Cocoas and facturers of pure and high-graNo are chemicals continent. on this Chocolates used in their manufactures. Consumers should ask for, and bo sure that they get, the genuine Walter Baker & Co.s goods. great r de WALTER BAKER & CO., Limited, DORCHESTER, MASS. |