Mrs. Knlcker Does Bridget know
lier place? Mrs. Bocker Yes, she
knows one that pays a dollar more.
Harpers' Bazaar.
"IIow shall we announce our engage
ment?" "Tell a couple of your girl
friends and make thein promise not to
tell." Houston Post.
The Poet To be a poet one must be
poor. . The Editor Congratulations.
Tou are the poorest poet I ever met
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Brlggs I bear you've been speculat
ing In Wall street Griggs There was
no speculating about It. I was a dead
sure thing from the start Life.
She Don't you think he's cleverV
He Well, he seems to make people
think so. She Well, don't you consid
er that clever? Yonkers Statesman.
Grocery Clerk And how do you girls
round at 1219 like your new mistress?
The Waitress Shure an' she's a per
fect lady Just like wan or oursllves.
Brooklyn Life.
Minister My dear little boy, why
don't you get an umbrella? Jakey
Since pa has quit going to church he
never brings home any more umbrellas.
The Jewish Ledger.
rirat Uotlit-r (icuJiiig idler fruui
son at college) Henry's letters always
send me to the dictionary. Second
Mother (resignedly) That's nothing;
Jack's always send me to the bank.
Puck.
"Now," said the physician, "you wlh
have to eat plain food and not stay out
late at night" "Yes," replied the pa
tient, "that Is what I have been think
ing ever since you sent In your bill-"
The Catholic News.
"Literature Is very trying, Isn't It?"
said one woman. "Yes," answered the
other. "If your book doesn't sell, you
are disappointed, and If It does It has
fo be so shocking that you are embar
rassed." Washington Herald.
"Your son," said the professor, "has
been laboring under a mlsapprehen
slon." "What!" exclaimed the humble
but honest parent, with joy In his voice.
"Ye don't mean It?" "Mean what?"
That Joslar has been workin'."
Musical Manager Now, candidly,
talking of the performance of Wagner
Ian opera, what do you think of our
company's execution? Candid Critic
It Is not execution, my friend; It Is
asslsslnatlon. Baltimore American.
"You're rather a young man to be
left in charge of a drug store," said
the fussy old gentleman. "Have you a
diploma?" "Why er no, sir," replied
the drug clerk, "but we have a prep
aration of our own that's just as good."
Philadelphia Press.
Wife I came across a bundle of your
Old love letters to-day. Husband Did
you read them over? Wife Yes. Hus
band And what was the effect of that
perusal? Wife I wondered which was
the bigger fool you for writing them
or I for marrying you after receiving
them.
"I received your majesty's message.'
aid the new missionary. "Did I un
derstand you would do me the honor to
call upon me and dine to-morrow?"
"Almost correct," replied the cnnnlbnl
chief, "I said I would call and dine up
on you to-morrow." Philadelphia
Press.
Towne There wns a spelling bee
down at our church the other night.
The pastor gave out the words. Did
you hear about It? Browne No; was
It Interesting? Towne Rather. The
first three words he gave out were "In
crease," "pastor," "salary." Philadel
phia Press.
O'Hagan 01 have found the man
that hit me wld a brick as 01 was pass
In' the alley, Mr. Murphy. Mr. Mur
phy And what did you do with him?
O'Hagan Nothln. 'Twas all a mis
take the man was only doing his duty.
He thought 01 was a policeman In
plain clothes. Smiles.
A government Inspector, entering a
rural postofflce, expressed surprise up
on seeing a woman at the delivery win
dow. "I was under the Impression,"
said he, "that a man was In charge of
this office." "And so he was," replied
the woman sharply, "but I married
him." Atlanta Constitution.
"Dora, would you be willing to marry
a young man who has to make his own
way in the world and who has nothing
but his love for you to recommend
him?" "Certainly, Gerald, If I cared
enough for him, but at present I don't
know of any such young man. Frosty
weather, Isn't it?" Chicago Tribune.
Buncum I see by the papers that
you have made an assignment for the
benefit of your creditors? Skinner
Yes ; my affairs are in a bad shape. I
won't be able to pay 10 cents on the
dollar. Buncum You're a lucky dog.
Why, when I failed two years ago I
had so much property left that I had
to pay 60 cents on the dollar. Chicago
Kews.
FORM BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATION
Marks Important Step In Livestock
Industry of Northwest.
By J. L. Ash lock. Washington State CoUsere.
Pullmaiij
Precident E. A. Bryan, of the Wash
ington State college, has just received
notice of his appointment as temporary
president of the State Berkshire associ
ation, which is affiliated with the
American Berkshire congress. Presi
dent Bryan's appointment is the begin
ning of the organization of the Berk
shire association in the state of Wash
ington. This association reaches
through nearly all ' the states o' the
union, and in the opinion of President
Bryan, its coming into the state of
Washington marks an important step
In the livestock industry of the North
west. Discussing the matter President
Bryan said:
"I believe the Berkshire association
is one of the most active and successful
livestock associations in the United
States, and that its work in the North
west cannot fail to produce good re
mits. The Berkshire is favored by
many of the most prominent stock
raisers in America, among whom I
might mention Nick Gentry, of Se
dalia. Missouri, who is the greatest
breeder of Berkshire hogs in the conn
try; Reuben Gentry, of Kentucky; Mr.
Hood, of 'Hood's Sareaparilla fame;
and George Vanderbilt, of Ashe vi lie,
Tennessee. Among the most promi
nent breeders of Berkshires in the
Northwest are the Ladd estate, of Port
land, and Mr. Paul Clagstone, of Spo
kss9. I hs?e r!;?d Berkshire h2
on my Pussy Willow ranch near Pall
man for the past ten years, and am
thoroughly convinced of the desirable
qualities of this breed.
"It is proposed by the Berkshire
association to conduct an active cam
paign in the state of Washington, in
favor of this breed of hogs, prior to the
Alaska-Yukon exposition at Seattle.
Then by the time of the exhibit, our
state organisation will be able to get
up a splendid exhibit, and we will
show the farmers of the state what sort
of an animal the Berkshire is when
proper attention is given him. Yes,
it is very likely that the state experi
ment station will have a few Berk
shires at the exhibit. At the present
time we have some specimens of this
breed that have been pronounced by
the best Eastern experts as equal to
anything in the United States."
President Bryan today announced his
appointment of the officers and direc
tors of the state association who will
work with him in getting the Berkshire
association established in Washington.
They follow:
Vioe president, Paul Clagstone, Spo
kane; secretary, J. H. Smith, Pullman;
treasurer, W. D. Goodrich, Wauna.
Directors: At M. Stevens, Ellensburg;
A. A. Somerville, Centralis; PJinny
Shepardson, Castle Rock; W. W.
Shields, Bprague; D. 0. Dilworth, Spokane.
Of Interest to Farmers,
The following publications of interest
to farmers and others have been issued
by the Agricultural department of the
Federal government and will be furn
ished free, so long at they are availa
ble, except where otherwise noted, up
on application to the Superintendent
of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D. 0.:
Bulletin No. 108. Irrigation Prac
tice Among Fruit Growers on the Pa
cific Coast. By E. J. Wickson, M. A.,
professor of agriculture practice, Uni
versity of California, and horticulturist
of the California agricultural expert
ment station. Pp. 64, pis. 10, figs. 7.
Price 15 cents. This bulletin gives the
results of a special investigation into
the conditions, extent and methods ol
irrigation as practiced among fruit
growers of the Pacific coast.
Bulletin No. 131. Plans of Struc
tures in Use on Irrigation Canals in
the United States, prepared under the
direction of Elwood Mead, chief of irri
gation investigations, office of experi
ment stations. Pp. 61, pis. 22. Price
60 cents. This is an albnm of plans
for irrigation structures, designed by
leading irrigation engineers of the
West, made from drawings exhibited
at Paris in 1900 and at Buffalo in 1901.
Bulletin No. 168. Annual Report of
Icrrigation and Drainage Investigations
under the direction of Elwood Mead,
chief of irrigation and drainage inves
tigations, office of experiment stations.
Pp. 756, pis. 12, figs 129. This is
the general report of irrigation and
drainage investigations in 1904. The
complete report was issued in limited
edition, which is now exhausted, but
it has been reprinted in form of nine
separates for free distribution.
Bulletin No. 177. Evaporation Loss
es in Irrigation and Water Require
ments of orops. By 8. Fortier. Pp.
64, pis. 2, figs. 19. Price 10 cents.
This contains the results of tank exper
iments to determine the quantities of
water evaporated from soils whioh re
ceive various cultural treatments and
to which the water was applied at dif
ferent depths ; it contains also a few
experiments on the quantities of water
consumed by plants.
Bulletin No. 188. Irrigation In the
Yakima Valley, Washington. By S.
O. Jayne. Pp. 89, pis. 2, figs. 4. Prioe
15 cents. This bulletin describes the
Irrigation works in the Yakima valley,
Washington, and discusses the water
supply,. water, rights, orops, and oppor
tunities for settlement.
Isapoaalble.
"Do you And it difficult to dictate
to-your stenographer?"
."No, I find It Impossible."
"Why, has she left you?"
"No, she has married ma" Hous
ton Post
HI Great Oppoi-taalty.
"If Burbank wants to b a philanthrop
at as well ai a wiaard," said Rireta, mak
ing a wry face over his medicine, "why
In thunder doein't be evolve a cinchona
tree that will produce a bark from which
l tasteless quinine can be made!"
Their Real Haadleap.
"Isn't it wonderful to note the pro
gress the Japanese have made in acquir
ing our western civilization?"
"7es until you hear wha: a wretched
botch 'they make of it when they try to
wear."
Modesty.
Whispering Customer (producing
watch) I came here because I have been
told that you are an honest pawnbroker.
Avuncular Patriarch (with a depreca
tory smile) My friend, somebody has
been trying to have iun with you.
A Sobetftnte.
Customer Will you give me a copy
f "The Art of Being Happy at Home?"
Librarian I'm afraid it's out, but 1
have here a little treatise on jlu jltsn,
which makes an excellent substitute
for it Pels Mele.
Emphatically.
"Does your husband hold any civic
See, madam?" asked the canvasser.
"I should say be did !" answered the
" matron. "He's the mnlrntir srsnrl
kirk klllemakew of the Ancient and Illus
trious Order f Spiizrrfnctumbanfs 1"
Sare te Have Them.
Mlffktns It is said that aggressive.
Impulsive people usually have black
eyes.
Blffklas That's right If they
haven't got them at first they get them
later.
Deafnesa Cannot Be Cured
by loral applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. 'lucre la only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by eonstitn
tional remedies. Deafness Is reused by an in
flamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. Wben this tuba Is inflamed
f ou have a rumbling sound or lmperf jet hear
ag, and whan it Is entirely closed, Deafness Is
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube, restored to its normal
condition, hearing; will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing; but an Inflamed condition ol
the mucous surfaces.
We will Rive One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused byratarrh) that onn
not be cured by Hall's Oatarrh Cure. Send lot
circulars, free.
, , . T.J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Bold bv nrnrirtsts. 76o.
Tate Hall's Family Pills (or constipation.
Slnsrular Effect.
First Coed What makes Prof. Crank-
feign use that curious dialect?
Second Coed That Isn't a dialect. It's
his way of trying to convey the idea that
be uses the simplified spelling.
Has Ilopea.
Skittleson You won't mind this stock
yards smell when you get used to it.
Beere Oh, well, then I'll live in hope.
Tou see, I've been breathing It only about
nine or ten years. Chicago Tribune.
Mo hers will find Mrs. Wlnelows Soothing
Syrup the bvst remedy to use lor their ohildiea
luring the teething period.
A Good Fisherman.
A small boy who lives near a lake
was' fishing and his mother had to call
him five times to make him hear, says
the Philadelphia Telegraph. Finally,
she landed on him, and, shaking him
In a terrible manner, wanted to know
why he did not answer. This was the
reply : "I didn't hear you for the first
three times, and the last time I bad a
bite."
They have mad bread from peanut
meal for many years in Spain. The bread
is light and porous, but rather trr pa I st
able, and It Is eaten only by the Lnwer
;lasses.
The jaws of a wasp are so powerful
that the insect can cut lta way through
shells.
The Taking
Cold Habit
The old cold goes ; a new one
quickly comes. It's the story
of a weak throat, weak lungs,
a tendency to consumption.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
breaks up the taking-cold
habit. It strengthens, soothes,
heals. Ask your doctor about it.
' " I bad a terrible eold, aad nothing relieved
me. I tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and It
promptly broke up my cold, stopped my
eough. and eased every part of my body, ft
did wonderful work for me." Ha. J. V. LOTS,
Toledo, Ohio.
A
Kd by J. O. km Oo., LowfU,
8ARSAPAJUUA,
FILLS.
HAIR VrOOt.
tiers
Keep the bowels regular with Ayer's
Pills, Just one pill each night.
PUTNAM
SKIN DISEASES
HUMORS IN THE BLOOD
TvTien the blood la pure, fresh and healthy, the skin will bo soft, smootl
and free from blemishes, but when some acid humor takes root in the circu
lation its presence is manifested by a skin eruption or disease. These
humors get into the blood, generally because of aa inactive or sluggish
condition of the members of the body whose duty it is to collect and carry
off the waste and refuse matter of the system. This unhealthy matter is left
to sour and ferment and soon the circulation becomes charged with the acid
poison. The blood begins to throw off the humors and acids through the
pores and glands of the skin, producing Eczema, Acne, Tetter, Psoriasis,
Salt Rheum and skin eruptions of various kinds. Eczeina appears, usually
with a Blight redness of the skin followed by pustules from which there
flows a sticky fluid that dries and forms a crust, and the itching is intense.
It is generally on the back, breast, face, arms and legs, though other porta
of the body niay be affected. In Tetter the skin dries, cracks and bleeds;
the acid in the blood dries up the natural oils of the skin, which are intended
to keep it soft and pliant, causing a dry, feverish condition and giving it a
bard, leathery appearance. Acne makes its appearance on the face in the
I suffered with Eczema for forty PimPle? d black heads while
year and could find nothln to 1 sonasis comes in scaly patche9 on differ-
V&tir&l.W. nt P3 body One of the worst
In and burning; pnseulet would forms ol Bkin trouble IS Salt Rheum;
;&&T0hwdU it9 faTorite P!nt t attack is the scalp,
the akin and when soratohad off sometimes causing baldness. Poison Oak
It b..fc YtiaZtl T laP th. 2nd ar al? disagreeable types of skia
lonr rear I was afflioted, but oisease. The humor producing the trouble
when I used S. 8. S. I found a nsr
hot ours. There has never been
any return or the trouble.
, 0. H. EVANS,
Btookman, ITeb.
PURELY VEGETABE
because they do not reach, the blood.
and forces out every particle of foreign matter and restores the blood to its
normal, pure condition, thereby permanently curing every form of skia
v. wa-iu iiacaaco uuu auy lucuicai uuvice ucsircu eeut atcq
to all who write. S. S. S. is for sale at all first clas9 drug stores.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GAm
Enigmatical.
"That forward Miss Flip openly ad
vocates kissing games. Hasn't she
nerve 1"
"Well, encouraging osculation is a
thing which does require cheek." Bal
timore American.
St. Vitas' nance and an Ziervoos DlsaMS
, l d DarraaneiHiT curoa or ir. mint's ureas
irva Hasiorar. Hand for FREE S2 trial bottl. and
treatise. Dr. M. H.M.11.1.. Ld., MU arch BL, l'uua.,i'a
Tbe Brute!
"Papa, what's the use of saying 'good
by' wben you're talking over tbe tele
phone?" "No use, I suppose, Tommy, except that
It means that the conversation has closed.
I never use it except when 1 am talking
to your mother."
There are, altogether, forelcn and na
tive, 23,799 persons that are actively en
gaged in bringing the gospel to Iudin,
while ten yenrs ago there were only Jli,
1.S11 a gain of nearly 60 per cent.
Thero is Only One
That Is
USED THE WORLD OVER TO
Alwas remember the full name.
for this signature on every box.
HOES AT ALL
1 PRICES. FOR EVERY
uruarn AtTurrauii w
MEN, BOYS, WOMEN, MISSES ANO CHILDREN,
ggo. W. L. Dpuplmm ma Aa mnd mora -jr.tl
than mny othmr mmnufaeturor In Ihm
Sxr world, bmomvBm thmy hold IholnT&h
"pes. fit bmilmr, war lonpmr, mnd
W. L Douglas $4 rod $5 BUt Up Shoes Cannot Be Equalled At Any Prioe010
a.?T ' ily'F.0!1 ' -wi t" DouiTm name and orloe Is stsmnsd on bottom. Tnke N
Is positive proof t ks rtllikllltr i conldsncs our pa
ataai km In ui. Bpeelallsta always la attendance,
SHsrlni prompt sn4 caufMous stuntloa. Lady attend
ant slwtys srsat nt.
Reliable Painless Dsntista. Oar npntstloa for
rellsbilltp tni thoraui hntM is well ubllihed. Cleanli
ness, Good Werk and Quick Service.
"AND IT DIDN'T HURT A BIT"
Painless Extraction, SO cents. Extraction Free
waR pUtas sr brUf.es ars ordarsd. Plstti If snd up.
Bast Plate Work. Fsrhsps year testa ksra becams
aatleM ISM It Is Insoutbls to Irmly set a a brldte.
Thea the old Mumps sre removed without esuelng you lbs
sllibteet pels, snd s slats Is Sited. If tbe plate (It per
fectly it will look wall snd perfarai Its werk of maetlcatint
year faad aatiifactorily. With my so yaara' siperieace to
tale werk will guarantee aatlafactlon la every esse.
Crown and Bridce Work. it's s shsme to spell
your personal appearance and rule youi diieitlea from
tba lack of teeth te properly masticate yoar food, when a
krUfe csa he wppilcd thst will cause ao dlKootfort what-
W.A.WISEf.s?
'MUM SU llama, Twas am Vaimimtm, Pntum, Immn
FADELESS DYES
lies dormant in the blood through the
Winter to break out and torment the
Buffere with the return of Spring. The best
treatment for all skin diseases is S. S. S.
It neutralizes the acids and removes the
humors so that the skin instead of being
irritated and diseased, is nourished by a
supply of fresh, healthy blood. External
applications of salves, washes, lotions, etc.,
while they soothe the itching caused by
skin affection9. can never mrs the trnuhla
S. S. S. iroea down into Ike circulation
THE MENflHO KNOW
THE SUPERIOR
QUALITIES OF
cwa -i
SLICKERS. SUITS
AND HATS
are the men who liave
put them to the hard
est tests in the rough
est weather.
Get the original
Tower's Fish Brand
made since 1836
tATALoa rree for tmc Asnma
P N U
No. 13-08
w
HEN writing- to adYertlier plena
mou i ion inn papr.
CURE A COLD III ONE DAY.
Look
2 So.
anhttt,ift-
'rom factory to anr psrt of the world. Illua-
a., jivuuiias, asroaasua, f" nssi
IN PORTLAND
DOING WORK FOR
THE BEST PEOPLE
erer,wlU chew your food properly and thoroughly,
while your looks are Improved beyond dcacrlption.
A hollow tooth that la now Heeleea can be filled and
crowned so that It Is ssvad for probably s lifetime.
To secure the best results you must secure the
hlgheat grsds of skill.
Examination free sad Invited. When desired you
csa hsva T. P. Wlss or my personal service.
Our force la ao organised that we can do
your entire Crown, Bridce and Plate Work
lo a day If necessary.
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