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About The Telephone=register. (McMinnville, Or.) 1889-1953 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 7, 1893)
fY CHAPTER XII. And now There camé frequent tidings of onébattlç after another, but always fuïiowèa speedily by tejégrams front Rose to fissure the anxious hohie friends that, although the first lq tho conflict and the lust to leavo-tho field, her brothers thus far had been mercifully preserved un harmed. Dunbar's horse had once been shot tinder him, but ho escaped without injury. His bravo men, however, had suffered terribly. More than 20 of George’s gallant 100 had fallen, and 13 more were now in tho hospital, watched over by their gallant captain's sister with a tenderness and hearty sympathy that made her like an angel in their midst. Then cams another pause,during which the regiments had leisure to fill up their broken ranks, recruit their exhausted strength and restore order again in their camps. But it waeonly the quiet of the tempest while it gathers force to burst again upon the earth with fury and deso lation. Our friends at the farm had enjoyed one of those quiet, delightful Sabbaths that July sometimes bestows after a se vere thunderstorm. Toward evening all were on the veranda watching the shad ows falling over tho clover fields, whilo the sun edged tho grand old hills with fire as he slowly sunk to rest behind the dark mountains that overlooked the plac id lake. Just then u horse's hoofs were heard, and tho next moment a horse and rider were seen rapidly approaching the house. It was an uncommon occurrence on the Sabbath, and every face betokened alarm. As the rider halted at the steps Mr. Newton rose and received a dispatch. The boy lingered ono moment and then rode quickly away. To how many does the sight of a telegram bring fear and forebodings of evil, even when from busi ness necessities they are of frequent oc currence, and how one not accustomed to receiving them shrinks from the first glance of the contents! Thus stood Mr. Newton, while every eye turned anxious ly toward him. His own face was very pale and his hand trembled when at last he opened it. As his eyes took in the message a heavy groan burst from his lips, but he instantly controlled himself as Ills wife and daughter exclaimed: “Qh, my boys!” “My husband!” “Be brave, my dear ones. It is from Rose. A feprful battle at Bull Run. We are shamefully beaten. Eustace slightly woupaed, but George and Ralph are missing. Come—come to me quickly!” Ah, was not this a bitter cup? How will they bear it? The noble father, the tender mother, the loving bride and sisfer and the dear younger brother! Their faith and trust in God must be strong indeed to carry them safely through these deep waters! Lilian was the first to speak. “We must go at once, dear father. Eustace will be well cared for, but Rose edfcdunsel and support immediately.” Gooey publishing C o . 1813- l their vigilance, and they yielded to fa- ligno and whisky, which soon completely overpowered them. A guard uut placed over him. had much anxiety on ltiy account and many fears that I might not bo able to j rise above the cruel disappointment that — It is almost a dully occurrence that jams so suddenly upon me. I do not ' some tramp warkman comes along so pretend that I have not suffered very liciting work that can be done by resi bitterly. But it was tlie pain of mis dents. <)ne day it is a tramp plmtogru- placed confidence, the knowledge that ' plier with an old camera tuking botch- what I had thought a priceless treasure ’ cd up views of residences or stores, and was worse thAn dross, a thing to loathe »nd scorn. It takes tiuio to banish re selliug them at prices equal to those grets for sucli impoverishment, but the charged by our established photogra love so unutterably squandered can phers, who cun establish reputations never be renewed. From the hour that for first class work, and live here, pay Jasper Grenville joined himself to trai taxes here ami help support the com tors against Ills country his power over munity. Then again an umbrella re me ceased. Ho is now a prisoner, taken pairer or tinker solicits work, or a sign by a scouting party in tho rash attempt writer hastily brushes letters utterly to obtain a clandestine interview with me. I am thankful that it did not fall at variance with all rules of type foun to my brothers to capture him, but it is dry designers. They get good pay for well that his efforts against our country their botched work and tlie local painter goes hungry if there is no other ire ended, at least for the present. “Lillian, my sister, you look at mo in employment. Another class that de lad surprise that I speak of him so cool serve to be met witli a shotgun at the ly. You think me hard and unfeeling!” door is tlie traveling men who take or “Ab, no, Rosiel But 1 cannot under- ders for shirts or clothing and then go itaqd Low a love so strong as yours was can bo so totally annihilated, even if tho to San Francisco or Portland probably object prove, as Grenville lias, utterly till orders from stock on hand at prices far above those of our local merchants. unworthy." “Ab, dear sisterl If this had been of These and other classes of the tramp the common order of Bin or worthless business men or workmen should lie ness, there might have lingered some discouraged. Their wares are gener shades of tenderness, but for tho son who would trample upon his mother, ally unsatisfactory and the employ the traitor who would betray and de- ment is had at the expense of people itroy liis country, there can exist no who reside among us.— i’ltf/enr Gtutnl. feeling but entire indifference. X es—a stronger one than that—detestation.” The Wilaon Bill. “And what.” interrupted Ralph, “do you Imagine that Grenville hoped to gain The following is the bill that carried by a disguised entrance into my sister’s in the house by a vote of 239 to 110: presence? Why, to persuade her to leave us and allow tho first rebel chaplain to An act to repeal a part of an act, ap proved July 14, 1890, entitled “An marry them mid then convey her to his act directing tlie purchase of silver southern home! Or, if slio thought that was asking too liiucli, to secure her prom bullion and the issue of treasury ise to be liis when tho south lied subdued notes thereon, and for other pur us.” poses.” “How did you learn this?” asked his Be it enacted, etc., That so much of father in amazement. “When captured, ho was marched close the act approved July 14, 1890, entitled by our camp and urged his guard to pro “An act directing the purchase of sil cure mi interview with our colonel. Eus ver bullion and issue of treasury notes tace met him and brought back an ear thereon, and for other purposes," as di nest petition for one word with Rose. rects the secretary of the treasury to Suspecting Grenville imagined our sad purchase from time to time silver bul reverses had somewhat disheartened us, and that ho might also flatter himself lion to the aggregate amount of 4,500,- that a sight of him would revive her love, 000 ounces, or so much thereof as may our littlo heroine consented to go with be offered in eacli month, at the mar Dunbar. It was well that I was off on a ket price thereof, not exceeding one scout. I could not have borne his as- dollar for 371.15 grains of pure silver, suranco so quietly as Rose and our Eus and to issue in payment for such pur tace did.” chases treasury notes of the United “Well, ho understands me now, my .States, be, and the same is hereby re dear parents, and will never, I am sure, entertain so wild a hope again. That he pealed; but this repeal shall not im suffers I do not doubt, and for the suffer pair or in any manner affect the legal ing, though deserved, I am sorry. But ho tender quality of the standard silver clioso this crooked path against all our dollars heretofore coined; and the faith entreaties and has no ono to blaino but and credit of tlie United States are himself. We will not waste this short hereby pledged to maintain the parity reunion by any more words of him. I of the standard gold and silver coins of thought it best to tell you this nt once that all the rest of our time might lie the United States at the present legal undisturbed. One of tho old good night ratio, or such other ratio as may be es hymns, papa, if you please, and then we tablished by law. will go to rest that we may lie prepared The Clay Books of Nineveli. for great pleasure tomorrow.” Whilo Rose and Ralph were on their Far away beyond the plains of the visit home Dunbar had been sent with a strong forco to disperse an encampment Mesopotamia, on the banks of the river of rebels whoTiad stationed themselves Tigris, lies the ruins of the ancient city inconveniently near our lines. Ho was Nineveh. Not long since huge mounds successful in his mission, had routed of earth and stone marked the place them completely and taken many prison where the palaces and walls of the ers. During tho time that this party proud capital of the great Assyrian em waited about the union station they had with them many females of the baser pire stood. The spade and the scraper, sort, who had often been surprised in at first of the French and then of the En tempting to lure our men outside the glish. had cleared .all the earth away lines, but great watchfulness and strict and laid bare all that remains of the regulations had given them little en old streets and palaces where the proud couragement. princes of Assyria walked and lived. Oil their way back to camp the next The goJs they worshipped and the day, having scattered tho rebels, a wom an, feeble and ragged, camo out from books they read have all been revealed the wood near tho roadside, holding a to the sight ofa wondering world. The dirty rag on a stick as a flag of truce. most curiousof all curious things pre George, who first noticed her, halted. served in this wonderful manner are She advanced and 6tooil before him, the clay books of Nineveh. The chief earnestly gazing into liis face. Sho could library of itie city was contained in the not have been more than 23 or 23 years palace of Kouyunjikr The clay books old and must have once been handsome. which composed its contents were sets Meeting no look of recognition, Blie dropped her eyes for a moment, then of tablets covered with very small let raising them again with a half despair ters. The tablets are all oblong in shape, and when several of them are ing, half defiant look she said: "I would speak with your colonel. I used for one book the first line of tho have something to say to him.” tablet following was written nt the end George galloped to where Dunbar rode of the one preceding it. The writing and reported this request. Tho regi was done when the clay of the tablet ment halted at a sign from their com mander, who rodo back with George to was soft; it was then baked to harden where tho figure still remained like a it. Each tablet was numbered, just as statue, immovable. When they reached librarians of today number the books of her, tho searching look which had so dis which they have charge. Among turbed George was fastened on Dunbar's these books are to be found collections face and with tlie same result. Tlie men of hymns, descriptions of animals and gathered near with looks of wonder, birds, stones and vegetables, as well as mingled with suspicion, that she might bo acting ns a decoy to somo rebel am of history and travel. When all was quiet and deep sleep set tled down upon the captors, slowly and painfully, stiff from many blows and bruises, Ralph succeeded in dragging himself clear of tho slumbering guards, passing ono who had thrown cap and overcoat near where he lay in his drunk en Btupor. It took but a moment to disguise liimself in a rebel's uniform, and greatly rejoicing to find a loaded revolv er in the pocket silently passed beyond tha guarded tent. Then the rash boy, remembering that ho had seen a number of .(raptured horses fastened nearby as he marched to the prison tent and sure that ho recognized Eustace's horse among them, delayed till he could judge by liis ear ot the position, then crept skillfully among jhe trees to tho spot where they were tethered. Prince’s low, welcoming whinny revealed him* before Ralph, by thd fitful moonlight, could bo sure of his exact locality. Instantly unfasten ing the halter he sprang into tlie saddle, which remained as the master had fallen from it, and dashed fearlessly away. Evidently the sentry was half asleep or had not distinguished the littlo noise he made from the stamping and restless ness of so manv wearv and unfed horses around Hun, but leaving tlie swamp where they wero tied and passing, as he must, the tents a guard sprang forward, presenting liis musket, and demanded tho countersign. Not daring to use his pis tol lest ho should too soon rouse the sleepers within, the only answer ho re turned was a well directed blow, which staggered tho man, giving Princo free dom to rush forward. The sentinel re covered himself immediately and fired, but with an unsteady hand. It wassufli lient, however, to rouse the men, and in a few minutes he could hear the con fused and fierce call to arms. Many random shots were fired, but the good Steed carried the bravo boy gallantly, and ho was ioon beyond their pursuit. ‘Yes, my darling. But there is no Early in tho morning after this dark train that we enn reach till early Moil and perilous ride Ral{4i once ventured dry morning. to halt nt a house by tho wayside and “My dear wife, you ate not well. I ask for a picco of bread and a cup of dread this rapid and exciting journey milk, which were given him, whether out for you. Will you not remain at home, of respect for his borrowed uniform or leaving Lillian and myself to do what from a kindly heart ho could not judge, we can for our children, yet keeping you and twice ho stopiied to give the faithful informed by daily telegrams?” In the early morning Alfred returned. Prince a good feed of grass and draft of pure water. When at last the camp “Good news. I telegraphed to Rose as with Eustace's regimental colors flying soon as I reached the city and received this answer not 10 minutes before I was opened on his sight, it was tho happiest obliged to leave,” handing the dispatch moment of liis life. Twice had Dunbar in tho midst of a to Ills father. furious assault been brought face to face “George safe with us. Eustace doing with Grenville. Tho first was but a well, but Ralph is a prisoner. Let Al fred come with Lillian. Father and passing glance as in tho rush of battlo mother can do nothing toward Ralph's they swept past each other. Tho last wasonly a few moments before Eustace's release.” fall. A rebel aimed full at him while Great was tho joy at this releaso from giving an order, but in a moment a cav part ot their fears, but it was with diffi alry officer dashed to tho soldier's side, culty that the mother could be persuaded threw up his arm by u quick movement to relinquish the i<lca of going hefselr. of his sword, as if by accident, and with She at last consented on one condition— a . ad look raised his cap to Eustace and tjiat her husband should accompany Lil- wheeled off in nil opjiosito direction. lifUl, leaving Alfred to supply his father's That officer was Jasper Grenville. place at home. Ralph had also seen him, and burning Mr. N ewton and his daughter reached with indignation, guided only by tho the camp without any delay, sending impulso of the moment, endeavored to --------------- ---------------------- back by the magic wires an immediate reach him and in that rash nttenipt was bush. She heeded them not nor turned Mesic» Finds III r I. Tariff Costly. report of their safe arrival and tho com surrounded mid taken a prisoner. her eyes from Eustace's face as if to fort their presence gave the anxious chil Mr. Newton mid his daughter returned compel a recognition. Ho remained si There hits been a report lately that dren. to tho farm, mid time sjK'd on, bringing lent, wondering to what this would tend, Mexican manufacturers were to be ask At noon the next day camo the fol weekly reports from absent ones and till, her strangely earnest gaze becoming ed to make a loan to the government, lowing: meting out full measures of quiet enjoy irksome, ho spoke abruptly: “Ralph is safely with us. Expect a ment for those at home, crowning their “Well, woman, what do you wish? i in return for which they would Ite letter the next mail.” guaranteed against any lowering of cus toil with great success and more than have no time to loiter. The letter came in duo time, as fol tho hoped for remuneration. The har toms duties. But it appears that the lows: vest had been carefully garnered, and government is Hot disposed to aban “Dunbar's wuuud in tho left arm, the sales wero rapid. Tho family were don its policy of tariti reform when es from a bayonet thrust, was slight, and beginning to look forward Io tho winter timates by impartial people show that would not have kept him from his work as a period of less severe toil, bringing increased revenue may be expected a day, but at tho same time he was leisure for much reading, and, of more from substantially lowering duties on knocked from his horse, rescued by his valuo than all else, a reasonable hojie cotton textiles, paper, drugs and other men and carried from tho field. that their children might bo able to se “George and Ralph have been wonder cure a few days for home, as tho slow articles, the consumption of which, if fully preserved. Their regiment was and seemingly sluggish efforts of tho less highly taxed, could be considera among tjie most fearless and daring.” various corps mid divisions to recruit bly augmented. The protective policy In a letter to his wife Mr. Newton would indicate there was littlo expecta has proved very costly in decreasing thus describes how Ralph appeared in tion of active service during tho winter. revenue, and prices have not been less the Union lines: Ono cold and snowy evening tlio fam ened to consumers, regarding whom “Yesterday afternoon as we were ily wero gathered around tho cheerful President Diaz says: seated in Eustace's tent a loud shout from tire, when without a word of warning his men outside brought us all upon the Roso and Ralph walked in mid were “They have as much to be consid grounds. Great excitement was mani clasped in their parents’ arms. Somo ered as the manufacturers.” fested by all, and repeated cheers from minutes of joyful greeting and glad sur the front sounded strangely out of place prise passed before Lillian could gain an Burglar« In Diving Suit««. “ ll’cll, «oiiKin, what do you wish?" where all but a moment before had been answer to her inquiries after her hus quiet, moody or despondent. As tho band. Then slio learned that neither “And do yon not know me, Eustace — Tlie men saw tho colonel leave his tent they Eustace nor Gcorgo could bo spared, as Dunbar? Am I so changed by misery The Bank of France is not entirely made way forus to pass toward tho front, their regiment was ordered to join tlie that yon do not recall Estella Le Barron, I free from nervousness regarding tlie and in tho distance we saw that a horse army nt Vicksburg, with M) days for or are yon so prond and scornful yon will • ability of the burglar, and guards itself man riding furiously was tho occasion preparation. Tho brothers had urged not stoop to notice me in my misery and | in a very careful manner. Every day, of the excitement. The Distant Dunbar Rali'h to obtain a short furlough and ac min?” when the money is put into tlie vaults espied him he exclaimed : ‘Look I Surely company liis sister on this visit, lieariug Tho men with natural delicacy fell I cannot bo mistaken. That is Prince, their loving greetings, whilo they tarried oacfc, for tncre werQ some among I in the cellar, masons are waiting and but such a uniform—who can the rider behind to expedite arrmigenieiits. | George's company who Came from their . at once wall up tlie doors with liydraul- be?' It was their colonel's well known A real home siqqier was prepared for : home and knew of the Le Barron tragedy. i ic mortar. Water is then turned on horse the men had cheered so heartily, tho Moved guests, and whilo seated at “Oh, Estella! And is it thus I find ' and kept running until the cellar is but they now stood anxiously waiting for tho familiar board all caro and anxiety yon? And how came you, with all your I flooded. A burglar would thus have a nearer approach to recognize the rider. was dismissed from their minds. If Lil faults, among the enemies of your coun to work in a .living suit and break “It was but a moment's suspense be lian's heart yearned for her husband's try?” ’ down a cement wall before lie could I fore, without checking his headlong presence and the parents missed George's “I have no country, no friends. The speed, he strippedtho rel»'l coat front his thoughtful attentions, it win carefully ' villain for whom I forsook both has cast ' even start to loot the vaults. When , the officers arrive next morning the I shoulders, threw it from him and raising concealed during this meal. Onco more me out to destruction.” the cap from his head tossed it high in gathered in tho cheerful parlors, ques- i “Estella,” interrupted Dunbar when 1 water is drawn off, tho masonry torn the air to fall in the ditch beyond, with tiens flowed continually, but not so ab- ' he saw how reckless she was of exposing down and tlie vaults opened. The treas a full, joyous'Hurrah!'which was an- sorbingly as to prevent tho parents from I her own shame, “come with ns to our ures of the Bank of France are much swered by the most deafening cheers. giving Rose's looks and words careful ; camp, and when there I can procure you •letter guarded than any others in tlie We all recognized that voice. Rose attention. They were soon satisfied that a safe and respectable shelter where yon ■ world. sprang forward, crying 'Ralph! Ralph! no corroding sorrow was preying upon ' can secure kindness and friends even yet —------------------------- my darling brother!’ as he dashed into their darling's peaco. True, sho was in if you choose to deserve them. I can no The cholera lia* appeared in Berlin our midst flung hiiuself from the pant many respects greatly changed. Tlie j longer remain idle here. Will yon come in a colony of Polish workingmen. ing horse and clasped her in his arms." strange, sa<l experience of her hospital ' «nd trust an old friend?” The letter still further explained that life had given a maturity of thought “I know not where you propose taking The German capital was preserved from 1 on the first night of Ralph's capture and expression that was singularly con me, but I nm sick, homeless, starving—I a visit of the pestilence last year by her those who had charge of the prisoners en- trasted with her bright, girlish face and have no choice lmt submission to your incomparable cleanliness, and there! i sipped in a wood not many milee from figure. Years of home lifo could never direction.” will l>e no alarm now. The great city Bull Run, being nnable to proceed far have developed the strength and enthusi TO UK mSTISVEIl. is in districts to facilitate drainage. ther and confident that our army had asm of her character as tho last two been too greatly dispirited to rally suffi months had done A Berlin scientist who has made some Instead of making a sewer of the little ciently to regain what they liad so need Tho bond between herself and twin investigations into the social habits of river that runs through Berlin, and | lessly loet. From the first Ralph was brother was even stronger than when in the Komleli negroes in Central Africa which, if treated in the ordinary way <lefermined to escape before he reached their home life. No sluulow of conceal says that their affections are much would he an intolerable nuisance, the their prison honse. A guan! was placed ment ever came bctwcvii them, and ! than is the ease with civiliztd sowerage is driven by force pumps to over him, who abused and insulted him without words they seemed to under stronger people*. Vary frequently after the loiw iminen-w fields of sand a few miles dis in the moot heartless and nnnatnral man stand each other's hearts instinctively. of a wife, a child or a favorite animal tant. and these are fertilized, while the ner. He assumed meanwhile a weary, When it was time to retire, Rose said. they commit suicide liecause of grief, City is purified.— Hrookiyu Stanrinrrl- dispirited manner, and at last appeareti "Stay a moment longer, please. I have a j and their usual way of doing so is to to sink Into the heavy sleep of greet ex- few words to say b re retiring. wade into the water and let a crocodile Vnion. ; _ exhaustion. This after a time relaxed i "I know, iny dear parents, j ou liars devour them. Or Mile«* Nervine for N«rvou? Prostration Inquiry by an Orif/nnhui reporter with regard to hop areas immediately Joining Jnde|>endence,noneof the yards being more than two miles away,shows the following result: Sixteen growers last year had 107 acres in hops and this year it is 4S0. Last year it was estima ted that Polk county had a total of 080 acres in hops. If we are to Judge from the increase in acreage here the total this year will be near 2000acres. Since it takes about five pickers to handle an acre of hops, the number of pickers nec essary will innount to 10,000 in Polk county. Last year the yield was esti mated at (101,020 pounds of hops, and this year a safe estimate would lie 1,800- 000, wihch, if sold at 20 cents a pound, will bring $300,000 into this county. The average yield will be a little less bur will be made up in acreage which was not tit to pick last year on account of lice. The approaeliing hop picking season is bringing hundreds of idle men to town. Io. 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Men’s Season Tickets. ....................... $2 1 River Steamers. Women’s Season Tickets. I t Men’s Day Tickets . .1 .Steamer “Hoag” leaves Portland, Wed Women’s Day Tickets ............ ! nesday and Saturday ato a m. Race Trick TicketDaily II. ('. D ay , Gen. Agt., Women to the Race Course. Free. Salmon Street Wharf, Portland. Children under 12 years. Free to all. 1). IL V avghn , Gen. Agt,, Send to the Secretary at Portland for a San Frnncisco. Premium List. I .1. T. APPERSON, President. IL E. MULCAHY, Gen l Supt., J. T. GREGG, Leeretary. Corvallis, Oregon. Largest circulation of any scientific paper in tho world. Splendidly illustrated. No intelligent man should be without it. Weekly, S.'I.OO a fearj 11.50 six months. Address MUNN A CO.» USUSUEK3, 361 Broadway, New York City. , Ç r * î £J 12 1 10 1 7 ß 25p 7 15p 4 05p 7 05p 10 O ki 45p 2ñ| .'Mill 45p lóti lv M innen polis ar 84É St Paul ar! 80M Iv lv Duluth arili IM Iv Ashland ar 8IM ar Chicago . Tickets sold and baggage checked th to all points in the United Statesindi da. Close connection made in(’hici| all trains going East and South. For full information apply to vow est ticket agent or to JAS. C, Gen. l’asa. and Tkt. Agt. THIS PAPER I Hl— I N. WEAVER tislng Agrn-'i ut I a SOH.ouraulb.rj.il NOW ON THE MARKET AND FOR SALE That Desirable and Most Beautifully Located Property Know Pleasant Home Additi To McMinnville With the only complete bicycle plant in the world, where every part of the machine is made from A to Z, is it any wonder that Victor Bicycles are acknowledged leaders? There’s no bicycle like a Victor, and no plant so grandly complete as the one devoted exclusively to the manufacture of this king of wheels. BOSTON, Situate anil adjoining the BAPTIST COLLEGE ai minutes walk from the main street of McMinnville; By taking« sideration the Fine Avenues and Streets, the Sightly Situation anil ly Surroundings Pleasant Home addition furnishes the grantet most convenient property for those desiring a beautiful home. PI« Home is subdivided in four acre-blocks anil is sold on reasonable* For information apply to WM. F. BRIEDF.NSTEIN, Sole Agwt Cor. Third Street and Railroad. McMinnviUt CREAT SPEAR HEAD COSMTB OVERMAN WHEEL CO. WASHINGTON, DENVER, SAW FRANCISCO. AND o !,( fflj it the condition of yours? Is your hair dry, harsh, brittle? Does it split at the ends? lias it a lifeless appearance? Does it fall out when combed or brushed? I, ,t f„u 9f dandruff? Doe^y our scalp itch? Is it dry or in a heated condition? If these avo tonto of your symptoms be warned in time or you will become bald. SSKOOliUM ROOT HAIR CBOWEE l : In valuable Presents to hu Given Awajt SPEAR HEi- 1 TRADE MARK 1 ■ 1 55 5’775 Rezifitcrea THE SK00KUM ROOT HAIR GROWER CO, 57 South Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y ■ h X nple , 23,100 '•i 115,500 gOLLED GOLD V,H c H a ;;;.- lun APi TELLS I : . 'Ate 1 1 5,500 large ILTastes GoocL 261,030 P rizes , amounting to .............. ■ $1 * 1ho lj C* a. To THF ^nTV ,,HI’EAR ^^0o, thC” Prt“» "> LS f-lovr: .'J? „Vle next greaten number of ........... 1O0LD’ . ...A qt of SPEAI 'ill U) TAfit°S-,«Dg m 11,0 cr::t ' number KNIFE 31 *° wU1 «“vs to cull 1 POCKET One reason why .ShW’x Emulsion of Pure Nor- wegian Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda has had such a larue sale is because it is “Almost as palatable as milk;” but the best reason is that its curative properties are ” Unequalled. It cures the cough, supplies the- waste of tissues, produces Scott'» Emulsion cures Coughs. Colds, Consumption, Scrofula, and all Anaemic and Wasting Diseases. Prevents wasting fn children. Almo-t a, palatable as milk. Met only the geimlne. Pre pared by Scott A iowno. Chemists b'e .i Toth Sold by all Druggists. stem wi ;; dixo e ; MG ‘,niim»w'r”’r’«Pi WILLED IGLD I>HFl\t)ETArn',1‘,K "" ,he pocKETi*11 greatest tO * ,100 Tool® number of SPEAR fig \r>E ta T”? ““ u" .!.h® .ncxt ■"•‘“J ..1D0 F® Tomi Number ot Min for this County, 23«. WM. Sich P<wkio°ro5Sin|1n.,?»£”’lveAbc,orP feniiary 1st, ISM, nor County, state, and Numbe r Tw ,nnrk"'1 plainly with Nam "« prepahL «nmoer or Tags In each package. AU charges on packa^ plug tobacco i.red1*K<jnEI'i£^'w '" more qualities of Intrinsic value th’“ ’,’yt al.nluuly, 11^ -wcetrst. the tough„t, the richest. A trial Will convince th" rn.,"i is '’‘«»rent In flavor from any other shape and style on eart h wmk thl" It 1» ihe largest »Hern« people. Try it, and particTt!«£?tKTh J"H.htt" "»“«•>«■ the VsO 0 at piece of 8PFAHfir. !? ,he c?nte«t tor prizes. 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