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If your kidneys are not healthy, if the bladder is inflamed and weakened, urine highly colored or cloudy, imnrting in passing, pains in bak, nervous, languid, depressed, weakened in body and bind, boweU consti pated and digefttion bad, write for a box of Herlngton'e Tablets and be cured. ' RHEUMATISM is caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood. Ask any reputable physician, ask your family doctor, and he will tell you that the Urio Add must be dissolved and drawn from the system before the disease yields. ', , .... . M , What Causes Rheumatism Now we say that the only medicine known that will aotually dissolve this Urio Add and carry it out of the body ia Herington's Tablets. Local ap plications such as liniments, electricity, massaging, etc, will afford temporary relief only, and is time wasted to the Injury of the patient, unless constitu tional treatment is carried on at the same time. Why! 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Elolse was having thoughts, That they were not plonsnnt thought was provod by the hurry with which she donned her tun ulnter and clone brown walking hat and clipped out of the house. Him hurried down brilliantly lighted Mroadway, hoping that the new experience of being alone, unchnpuroo ed, unprotected, amid the rush of life on all sides, might divert her inlud. Blio was halted at Inst by a man with megnphoiie, Ho whs shouting: "AH aboard for Chinatown! night this wny. Tickets two dollars. All aboard for Chinatown!" Bho lookod up at tho hugo, ugly "rub' bernock wagon," now fairly transform ed Into a lwer of beauty of red, white and blue electric lights and Chinese lanterns bobbing In the chill breexe. It seemed to offer surcoueo from the Insistent, uncomfortable thoughts at the back of her brain. The old wagon in its brave array held some of the al lurements of falrylund and lt$ happy Irrosponslblllty, and on the spur of the mouieut sho whipped out her purse XTiiSorVSrVntecmh 'a 'I8 ffixed down from the lantern hung balcony Into the street crowded with Chinese In their native drew their pig faces, long cues and long nailed fingers hold ing paper bags filled with vegetables. "Biolse!" She Jumped at the sound of her name and a man's step on the balcony and pressed back against the wall of the bouse, starlne with wild eyes at the man before her. "What are yon doing hereT" be de manded. "Why, yon have never bee out like this) What does It meant' She gathered her forces suddenly for retaliation. "What If I hnvon'tr she said, some what breathlessly. "I am old enough to do as I choose-and It Is not In the lonst your affair what I do!" film pushed past htm Into the Incenae ladun Interior to have tho conductor present her with a package of Joes .". Revenge Is tweet In ordinary life he was a very Impor tant person, for be was Judge; but, alas, his liver got ont of order Just the same as if be bad been an ordinary mortal, and a brother luminary bad ad vised bho to take Turkish bath. It was a luxury be bad not previously In dulged in, and be noticed that the rub ber was terribly rough. However, be patiently endured being punched, slap ped and poked until be could stand the torture no longer. "Is-it-qul-te noces-sary-to-ma-ke -me-black - and - blue-all-overr panted his lordship. "Never you mind; you're all right," responded the rubber, redoubling bis energy and grinning diabolically, "Who (Hlap, groan) are (thud, groan; you?" gaMd the Judge, a horrible sus picion dawning in his mind. "Your (whack. Jtroan) face does (whack, groan) look fa-(groan) look fa-(groan) sticks nnd a allp of paper covered with uiar" ivUb ro?) Cblneso characters. "A fortune," he said gallantly. "Ask your Chinese luundryman to read it for you." "I haven't a Chinese laundrymno," she exclaimed passionately, "and I never will have one!" Bho ran almost blindly down the stairs and Into tho street trusting to her Instinct for locality to guide ber to the nearest subway station. The ori entals fell back In wild astonishment at eight of her fleeing figure, and a few fat old fellows said unintelligible things to ber which caused a roar of brighter. uer cheeks were burning, ber breath was coming in gasps, a abe came into the little square marking the one time wickedest place in New York. All at once she felt that abe was being fol-' over lowed. Quick, light footfalls were coming behind ber, were keeping pace with bers, and "Oh. you remember me, do you?" growled the rubber sarcastically. "Well, mebbe you'd like to have the chance to send me up for six months again for prize flghtinf-whoosh."--Pearson's Weekly. Humors of Sculptors. "When architect Insist on decorating the facades of public building with symbolical groups," remarked a New York philosopher, "they often add un consciously to the humor of everyday life. Just look at those two cherubs over the central window on top of the ball of records, for example. How can any one with i memory ever forget tho scandals of the construction of that building in looking at these two fig ures? One of them Is plainly going the account books of the cost. while the other one is peering down ward, as If be were trying to get a terror clutched ber glimpse of that Imitation marble work heart A few drunken men sprawled that baa been put up on the walls of on the park benches. To return was the upper stories. And the best of It Impossible. She could never And the "rubberneck" party. There was noth ing to do but keep on as best she could. She emerged from the park ready to drop with exhaustion and was obliged Is that such stories last who ever went to Washington for the first time that be did not bare to listen to that yarn about the statue of Columbus or Washington or some one else that stands In front of the capltol, throwing to alow down to get ber breath. To hall up to the Goddess of Liberty on her relief he found tho steps had dome?"-New York Press, stopped, and no one was In sight She "WHAT 4BI IOU IHUXU IIKKH f Bl XlB- MAMUKD. from ber ulster pocket bought her ticket and climbed In among the lan terns well toward the front Oeorgo had dared to Insinuate that abe could not get along without blm. He bad acted as if he were as much part of her life as ber dally ride in the park, ber nights at the opera, ber cotillon favors. Worse still, there bad been, too, the suggestion that he was so much a part of her existence that she could not get along without him. Other girls were wooed and hard won. Sho was taken for grouted. And sho wanted romance-"heart Interest" abe had beard it called when the drama was nnder consideration. All her life bad the conventional been wrapped around ber like a dun colored cloak. She would have freedom from conven tionality and George. A thrill of anticipation ran through ber as the big, clumsy vehicle wheeled cautiously and threaded Its way down the crowded streets. Through the Ten derloin, the Ghetto, the Bowery-all those localities of wjilch she had beard, but never seen It went When It bait ed at last she was in the front of the party, still determinedly eager to got outaldo of herself. The conductor bad taken ber under his wing, and she felt very safe and sure. ' They had climbed up and up and up mnny wludlng, creaking, unsafe stair to Uio Joss bouse, a heathenish, garish place filled with a mixture of rare carvings, embroideries, Ivories and ap parently worthless Junk. Tho conduct or of the party waited to give his ex planation until the loiterers had gone. "Ladles and gentlemen," he said, "wait a few minutes, and I will ex plain Oils Interesting place. There are some people present who did not come with the party and who ore waiting In the hope that they will get the benefit of what I am about to toll you." A llttlo woman In n blue tailored suit edged hor way with asperity Into the crowd. "Do you mean me?" she doniuudei? '1 guess we have as good a right to be here as any one. And we'll stay hero till we are ready to go." The conductor turned to Elolse for approbation. "The members of this party have each i-ald $2 for this valuable Informa tion, it Is not fair to them to allow you tw hear this for nothing. I know your kind. You have been following us arounl 'nst to get thla information free. a night passes but I bare trouble of this kind, and it's got to atop." " ' Tbe little woman fought off her friends who strove to lead ber away. ,"And who are you that you should talk to me that way?" she cried. "Do you know who I am? Ill have you ar rested for Insulting a lady. My broth er la down now looking for a police man. Do you hear?" she shrieked, maddened by her inability to Impress the cool conductor. There was a commotion In the door way, and two men pushed through and thrust their fists under tbe conductor's nose. ,, . "Til "report "yoi" they Yelled, "IW insulting a lady." Elotse turned alck. She pushed out of the excited crowd, past the two emaciated, Imperturbable old Chlua men behind tholr llttlo trinket counter and fled to the balcony overlooking the main street of the Chinese quartor. It was horribly low. She shuddered at jho thought ..of. whore jhewas find topped, and no one was In sight went on and on through tbe better street a of the wholesale district and at last saw the twinkling lights of sur face cars ahead. She reached for ber purse. It was gone! 8he stopped stock still on a corner, frozen with horror. Alone at 11 o'clock at night on a deserted street with no money and home miles away! Tbe Ula of her guarded, pampered life showed uppermost In thla dilemma. A less fa vored girl would have known what to do. She stood there dazed, helpless, till the sound of rapidly approaching footsteps startled her Into action. She sprang forward. "Elolse!" A man's voice echoed her name commandlngly among the sky scrapers. She collapsed all In a heap on the curbstone. "You-you-lovublo girl," he said, looking down at ber limp person strug gllng for breath. "Oh, George," she panted, "I didn't know It was you!" lie sat dowu on the curb beside ber. "I thought you did," he said. "And there waan't any real danger?" alio asked, wide eyed. "Ob, what a simpleton!" t "None at all except from the ogre me," bo laughed shortly. "Oh, George, you ure simply finer' "You didn't thluk so lust week thla time," he said relentlessly. "But you didn't Insist." she pouted. "A girl likes to be convinced." "Oh, you you I will say It foolish' girl!" he said, with adoring eyes. Partner ! "Before I engage you I must tell you my husband la very particular and very cross." "Don't fear. Between us we'll man age him." Fllegende Blatter. Hie Old Excuse. "A poor tramp stopped at the door today," said Mrs. Subbubs, "and I gave him a good meal." "Well, well," sneered her husband, "why did you do that, softy T "I Just couldn't help It He reminded me so of you. I asked blm if he'd saw ome wood for me. and he said he was too tired." - Catholic Standard and Times. Do you know that Finesalve Carbolus ed acts like a poultice in drawing out inflammation and poison? It is anti septic. For cuts, burns, eczema, cracked hands it is immediate relief. Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store. Ths Word "Explode." "Explosive" was first used in Its modern sense In the first quarter of the nljicteeuth century. "Explode" In tho sense of "blow up" or "go off Is scurcely a century older. Before that people tulked gf a ball being "explod ed" from a gun, the clouds "exploding" lightning or n volcano "exploding" lava, but that was very much nearer the word's original sense of driving away with acorn "Explode," In fact, Is literally to clap away and was a technical word for driving nn actor off the stage by contemptuous handclap plng. That Is tbe real meaning of an "exploded Idea." He Fought at Gettysburg. David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y., who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes: Elec trio Bitters have done me more good than any medicine I ever took. For several years I had stomach trouble, and paid out much money for medicine to little purpose, until I began taking Electric Bitters. I would not take $500 for what thev have done for me." Grand tonio for the aged and for female weak nesses. Great alternative and body builder: best of all for lame back and weak kidneys. Guaranteed by Charles Rogers & Son, druggists. 50 cents. Forgetful. "Tommy," said his mother reproving ly, "what did I Bay I'd do to you If I ever caught you stealing Jam again?" Tommy thoughtfully scratched his head with hla sticky fingers. "Why, that'e funny, ma, that you should forget it too. Hanged If I can remember." Everybody. Meehanleally. Judge-And what did the prisoner say when you told blm that you would have him arrested? Complainant He answered mechanically, yor honor. Judge Explain. Complainant-He nit me on the head with a hammer. Ex change. ' The fault la always as great as be that commits it French Proveib. Rings Dyspepsia Tablets do the work. Stomach trouble, 'dyspepsia,' indigestion, bloating,' etc., yield quickly. Two days' treatment free.. Ask your druggist for a free trial. Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store. ; PLUMBERS. J. 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' - Y"""v '' Ok. , .IT I ..I I STOP WOMAN AND CONSIDER First, that almost every operation in our hospitals, performed upon women, becomes necessary because of neglect of such symptoms as Backache, Irregularities, Displace ments, Pain ia the Side, Dfsgglng Sensations, Dizziness and Sleepless ness. Second, that Lydla E. PInkham'a Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs, hu cored more cases of female ills than any other one medicine known. It reg- ' , ulates, strengthens and restores women's health and is Invaluable m preparing women for child-birth and during the period of Change Of Life. ' Third, the great volume of unsolicited and grateful testimonials on file at the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn. Mass.. many of which are from time to time being published: by special permission, give absolute evi dence of the value of Lydla E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound For more than 30 years has been curing Female Complaints, such as Dragging Sensations, Weak Back, Falling and Displacements, In flammation and Ulceration, and Organic Diseases, and it dissolves end expels Tumors at an early stage. " , Mr. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to Women Women suffering from any form of female weakness are Invited to write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. for advice. She Is the Mrs. Pinkham who baa been advising sick women free of charge for more than twenty rears, end before that she assisted ber mother-in-law, Lydla E. Pink bam in advising. Thru she is especially well qualified to guide sick women back to health. Write today, don't wait nn til too late. Fisher Bros. Company Sole Agents for Barbour's and Finlay son's Salmon Twine and Netting' Hardware, Iron, Steel and Ship chand lery. Pipe and Pipe Fittings, Brass Goods, Paints, Oils, Glass & Hardwood Groceries A Complete Line of Fishing, Gannery Logger and Mill Supplies 'Fisher Bros. 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