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OUR SHORT- STORY
OUR SHORT- STORY THE EVIDENCE OF CBHtE. Major M'Lain was a peculiar man. Pos- •etxsiug lHauy eccentricities unci extreme ideas, he was. called idiofcyncruM-ic by many, but nevertheless was a jolly, good-natured coni- panioa. at the clubs. By his friends he was looked upon at times as being- erratic, but aid liberality and good nature more than counter- balanced his undersirable qualities. The king of good fellows on occasions, lie was equally disagreeable when lie was exjjected most of all to Lit ckeeriul and good humoured. About three miles from the quiet little village of Yer- non he had spent the greater portions of his days. From early boyhood lie had livc-d at the old homestead, but, strange to say, he had never married. in the blessed state of bachelorhood lie had passed his life. and now, at the mature age of three ieore and ten, he bad no idea of taking unto himself a helpmate. He was satisfied with his portion, and content, smiling and chuckling over human eve-its, had never complained of his let. So much for Major M Lain. Juafc to the right of the AT La in mansion lived Cclonel Mashburn. It was an oruinary farm cottage that had given shelter to the Colonel and his family for many years. The luxury of the McLajn hone was not to be found in the humbler dwelling of his neigh- bour, but it was home to the Mashburn family, and they looked with disdain and contempt 1JpÜll the abiding place of their bachelor neigh- bour. Though the uweiLngs were stparaitd by« only a short distance, there was but iittle love lost between the two families. It is true that their lands adjoined and only a few blazed trees told the story of the boundary, yet tha? distance that- is said to lend enchant- ment unfortunately was not great enough to bind the families in neighbourly love. Years prewiouH to the time 1u" story is written a. bitter dp-spate as to the location of the line had caused a breach to occur between the Major and his neighbour. As time passed, tht chasm widened and the puarel beoasne more bitter. The County Sur- veyor had been called in in the inteiest of jnace aiid harmony, but his decision, which was in favour of Masjor JM'La'.n, failed to pour ail on the waters of discontent, and hostilities were again re-timedi with greater zest than tver before. It looked at times as if there would be war, and the inhabitants of the little settlement frequently discussed the final outcome of the feud. As both men are now de-ad, I have decided to tell the story of the manner in which the dispute was finally settled. The story ma.y or may not be true, but 1 will relate it just as it wis told to me by one who lived in the neighbourhood and was a friend; of both Major M'Lain and. Colonel iiashburn. Larly one morning in -Jay many years ago. Colonel Masnbum left his home and walked down to the contested lir e boundary. He was du an unusually bad, humour that mornirvg, and Si ad taken the- walk with the hope that it would benefit him atid aid his but diges- tion. He had spent a restless night, and w is fttei.ing thy btid result}- When he reached the line of blazed trees that had been long fttei.ing thy btid result}- When he reached the line of blazed trees that had been long regarded a* t)he boundary to his possesions, he looked long an.d wistfully at the surround- ings of his more prosperous neighbour. He conscientiously believed that lie had been im- posed upon. and his bl.xid boiled madly, and he was in. a rage of passion. Finally, his feelings overcame ham, and with an oath he nought the path that led to the doorstep of Major ).f' L:lÎn's pidatial 1-. ame. Cclcnel Mashburn walked rapidly up the long till. He was angry, and it was his inten- sion to have another talk with the major and see if he could not either by threats or plead- ings hring him to terms and secure possession of what lie thougiic was his own. A farm hand at work in the field looked up from his plough, paused and then continued to the end of his furrow. At the door Colonel Mashburn was met by Major ;,1'Lain. The two men glared at each other and then retired from view. The old negro cook heard several oaths, closed the door, and went out into the <al»n, telling one of thp men employed about the place that there was going to be Lrcuble. Mr. Sutles, passing by on his horse, stopped at the gate, which was near the house, and listened to the quarrel. The 'tory of the feud w old, and he paused only long enough to satisfy himself tljut dw maior and Colonel Ma.-hburn were quarrelling, and then spurred his hor-e to catch the morning train to Abon- dale. Late in the afternoon Mr. Sutties re- tun-ed. As he passed the .vl'Lean home he • saw an immense crowd in the yard. The sheriff told him that Major M'Lain had been killed. A cCIO'l2r'S inquest- was being held. TILl: was all, and Buttle* buried on tc his home, think- iug of the quarrel he had overheard as he passed the house m the morning. At the door he was met by his wife, who told him how that Major M'Lain Lead been found dead in his chair. The old coachman made the discovery, and the alarm was given aud the crowd assembled. "1 lielieve that Colonel Mashburn killed him, said Mrs. Sutties. I. Leaning close down, Mr. Sutties whimpered into the ear of his. wife;- I know it!' There was a peculiar emphasis to the words as they fell from the lips ot 1[: husband, and she looked up -into his face inquiringly. The hot words of passion heard in the morning by Sutties were told Mr. Settles went immediately to the home -if Major M'Lain. He elbowed his way through a curious crowd and went into the room where the inquest was being 'held. The Sheriff was closely questioning all who came into the room. Sutties was nervous, but he tried to conceal his true feelings. Beckoning the Sheriff to the outside he told what he had heard. "Colonel Mashburn is not at home," said the Sheriff. "Here 1 am," said the Colonel, pale and trembling. looked in-t-o the fa.ce of the officer. "You are my prisoner, said the Sheriff, placing bis (hand en the arm of the Colonel. "I thought so," cooly remarked the Colone.. Several weeks later the court room of Iron- I dale county was filled to oversowing with eager and curious people. The windows were tilled and there was no standing room in the large room.. and there was no standing room in the large room.. Judge Lewis looked stern through his gold- rimmed glasses, and knocked his gavel severely on the desk for order. "Bring in the prisoner, Mr Sheriff," said the Judge. Trembling, and utterly hopeless, the Colonel t.h? .TuJ?e. Trembling, and utterly hopeless, the Colonel staggered into the cro-wded court room. An a.-Oiy n-alior wa", on his face, and he fastened bb eyes fixedly vpon the floor. I In a clear vok* the indictment found by the grp.nd jury was read, and then the trial began. The fivst witness wa.s ths Coroner, who held an inquest over the remains of the Major. 'He stated that the verdict was that dec.j->-ed bad come to his death on account of a. gunshot wound, and that the jury believed that the gun was fired by Colonel Eugene J. Mashburn. The county physician swore that the wound was just above the heart, and that death must have been instantaneous. When asked by the counsel for the defence just what must have been the distance from which the shot was tired, the physician stated that the nature of the wound wan such as to cause him to believe that it must have been several feet— probably fifty. The old coachman of the major was next sworn and put upon tho stand. Before the court, in a trembling voice- the negro told how he had found his master sitting in his cha-ir stone dead. He said he was rubbing down the horses in the barn, and found one of them had a. sore place on his left hind leg. He thought something should be done for the horse, and went into the library to consult with his master. When he entered thy door Major .M'Lain was sitting in the chair in which he was accustomed tjo take his morning nap. The darky called him, but received no answer. He called repeatedly, and then went close up to the major. With a scream he fled from the room, fur lie saw his eyes were glassy and set far back in his head. He gave the alarm, but was too superstitious to again enter the room, believing it to be bad luck. The cook, an old negress, apparently 80 years old, was the next witness. She said she heard old Uncle Tom cry murder, and rushed out of her house on the rear of the lot to see what was the matter. The details ,.r the finding as told by the coachman were corroborated by the negress. Mr. Sutties was then asked to take the stand. In brief he stated that he was passing the home of Major M'Lain when he heard loud voices talking in a very excited and bois- terous manner. He stepped and listened, and recognised the voice of Colonel Mashburn. "Are you positive it was the voice of Colonel Mashburn?" asked the counsel for the defence. "I would kno.w the voice anywhere if I were to hear it. I swea.r positively that it was Colonel Mashburn and Major M'Lain whom j I heard quarrelling in the room." j '"What time was that?" j 'Tt was half-past nine o'clock," replied the I witness. Here the State rested its case, and the defencs I announced that no testimony would be intro-! I dueed, and that Colonel Mashburn would make i a statement, when argument would be waived and the judge would be asked to charge tne j jury. As Colonel Mashburn mounted the stand all eyes were turned upon him. The judge rapped for order and the bailiff motioned for silence. 'T stand before you to-day perfectly innocent of the crime with which I am charged," said Colonel Mashburn, in a voice trembling with emotion. "1 alll as innocent as a new-born babe or the purest angel in heaven. I spent two hours in the library with Major M'Lain, durino- which time we quarrelled over the land lot line. Several blows were exchanged, and I left the house at a quarter to twelve o'clock, and strollt d about- the fields. At about twelve o'clock I heard the report of a gun, and I be- lieve the report I heard was the discharge of the gun that killed him. I know my case is desperate. Circumstantial evidence has already convicted me. and I have given up all hope. I am prepared for anything that may come." Is that all you have to say?" asked Judge Lewis. "That is all." The jury was out just five minutes, and re- turned with a verdict of guilty. A deathlike stillness pervaded the audience. The spectators craned their necks to hear the sentence of death. I The solemn words fell from the lips of the judge, and with downcast head and trembling forui the doomed man received the sentence that meant to him more than tongue can tell or words express. The execution was to be private, and the tune for the expiation of the crime was set for June 5, just 30 days from the date of trial. More like a, shadow than a man. Colonel Mashburn was led from the courtroom and carried to the murderer's cell of the gaol. As he leaned heavily upon the >aml of the Sheriff, the sympathy of the entire crowd was with him. Though the evidence against him I was too strong to admit of doubt, there were a great many who wished he had been ac- quitted. His very look appealed to them, and many eyes were wet with tears of tiym- pathy ct-nd gen.uine sorrow. Late in the afternoon of June 4 a stranger called at thwgaol and asked to be alloweu to fee Colonel Mashburn. He was refused admittance, as the Colonel told the gaoler to let ao one in to see him. The stranger wa.s persistent, and said that his mission wad one of great- importance to the Colonel. of great- importance to the Colonel. I The turnkey closely inspected the stranger. H;) was dresed in a checked business suit, and had the pp ar.ince of being :1; commer- cial man. There was a peculiar meaning in his eyes and ax. air of ditguified command. The gaoler hesitated, but the little man in the checked suit placed hits hind upon the officer's shouldrT, and, looking him squarely j in the face, sa d: "\Jy business with Colonel Ma-Viburn is most urgent. As surely as you live, he is an innocent man. The gaoler became interested,. ''Colonel Ma-hburn did not kill Major M'Lain," oontinutd the stianger. "Of tl1" I am assured, and if there is a possibility of sn.vlr.g his lafe I am going to make every effort.. I am convinced' he is an innocent man." Without any further persuasion, the little man was admitted to the corridor and directed to the cell of the condemned man. Colonel Mashburn w:s staring out of the window. Through the heavy barred opening the ruddy glow of the sunset was streaming in. The din of the village street had subsided, and on the still evening air the deep inekow tones of the bell were calling the worshippers to vesper (service. When Colonel Mashburn heard the rappingùpoJl his grated tioor he started, then slowly looked around. The stranger beckoned him to the door. For several minutes the two were engaged in (earnest conversation. Then th'e stranger turned on his heel and walked rapidly frum the prison. That evening just at dusk the old coach- man timidly stared from the door of the ser- vants' house in the rear of Major M'Lain's heme. '.Hie faithful dogs were barking lustily. Some one ailed at the gate, and the super- stitious darky closed the door. 'Pears things air pow'ful curious. They sho is. Dis here'er a hollerin' at night am a bad sign. I's ben a feelin' mighty queer and powerful skittish since Ma rater done dead, said the coachman to the cook. The stranger at the gate passed through tho arches and walked briskly through the front enclosure. Going up to the steps he rapped loudly. The echoes rumbled through the de- serted hall and came back increased a thousand fold. No one responded, and he pushed tiie door open aud went in. The halls were deserted I and the place was forlorn. Weeks had passed since, the fotsteps of a. human being had trodden I the threshold, and now in the w-st gathering twilight the old home was gloomy and for- bidding. The new-comer parsed through the halss and èntered the library where Major M'Lain had been found in the cold embrace of death. In the doorway was the chair in which he was fitting v.hen found. A gentle braeze that came through the open window played with the lace curtains and faiuied the tall grasses that stood in the vases on the old-fasluoned mantel. The room was strangely weird, and the feelings of the tnir.vited guest, were diffi- cult to be described. The newcomer rummaged through the papers and desk of Major M'Lain. Everything that might throw some light on the mysterious crime was examined, but nothing was found that would give the slightest clue to the identity of the murderer. For hours the man continued the search, but his mission appeared to be fruitless. Under the dim rays of the new moon he made a careful search of the premises, and surveyed the surroundings, hoping that his quick eye would fall upon something that would bring the truth. Wearied from his continued search, the tective fell asleep on the lounge in the library. The next morning he awoke at nine o'clock. The morning dun was streaming tlirough the open windows and the room was flooded with light. The detective turned over and gazed at the furniture and other objects in the room. His thoughts were busy, and he was thinking of the scene that would transpire in Abondale in just three hours. The scaffold, grim and stern, and the trembling body of the colonel Hashed through his mind. It was the day of the execution and only a few hours off. While the detective thought, his eyes followed a small bail of tire that danced and darted ba"-k and forth on the wall. It was a tiny red ball, but its -brilliancy and heat were intense. lie watched it as it played seemingly for his amuse- ment. Just under the spot covered by the little fiery ball he noticed :t charred place on the wall. What caused that? He revolved the question over and over again in his nund. Springing from his bed he rushed to the wall and held a match under the quivering piece of living fire that played about like a serpent's tongue. Quickly the match flared. The de- tective was nervous and his brain wa" on iire. Uh the wall were two stags' horns at equad distance. Evidently t.hey had served as sup- port for a gun. Going to the door he called the old coachman. The negro went into the room with his teeth chattering and his eyes were diluted with s ■'ners'ditious fear. "Where is the gun t'hat hung on these lwrns;" asked the detectiive. The coachman was gone for a moment, and returned will an old army rifle. The coarh- man said th:¡ t he Imd taken, it down from the rack on the morning that his master was or killed, a is the gun was highly prized, and placed it in his room for safe-keeping. The gun was re-loaded an,d placed on the horns. This little ball of fire, which was but the concentrated rays of the sun thrown through a. bluster in the glass of the window, danced about the powder pan of the old flint lock.. The detective placed a pillow in the chair in which Major M'Lain had been found mur- dered. Then he waited. With a fhsh of fire that half-way reached to the pillow and a report that awakened the echoes of the old mansion, the gun was dis- l charged. T'lrough the cenfre of the pillow a bullet wais buried). The detective looked at hiis wat:-h. It was twelve o'clock. The drop fell in Abondale, ton miles away, at high noon. and Colonel Mashburn was pronounced dead in twelve minutes. The funeral procession was interrupted by a stranger dashing madly on a foaming horfie. The Sheriff looked in astonishment ait the reckless rider. The old turnkey at the gaol wiped a tear from his eye, and went back to feed the prisoners.
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QUIPS AND CRANKS .
QUIPS AND CRANKS "I've turned highwayman," said the sofa. What ?" exclaimed the chair. ''Yes; I held a. couple up last night. '"Have you heard that I)o vv! ah has lost his voice?" "Yes; aren't you sorry' s\o; why, I wrote to congratulate him." Fifty-seven years ago people were gazing in wonder on their first gaslight. To-day they are gazing in wonder at Wir last gas bill. A .man who wanted to see the last eclipse got into a cab and told the driver to drive him as close to it as he could, because he was near-sighted Quericus: "What did she say?" "She said she'd file my proposal with all the others, and consider it when she get down to it." Customer: "The suit is all dusty." Schom- ber.g: "Ah, mine vrent, dot gomes from der schalk where ve marks de prices down so of den." Have you ever read the article on how to tell a bad egg?" "No, I haven't; but my advice would be, if you have anything impor- tant to tell a bad egg, why break it gently." At the Palais Royal.—-lack (who has just treated his friend to the dinner of the estab- lishment) "Pretty good dinner for two francs and a half, eh?'' His friend: "First- rate. Let's have another." Servant (applying for place): And I shall want all day Sunday off, mum." Mistress: "All day Sunday! Whatever do you mean?" Servant: Well, you see, mum, I go cycling on Sundays with my young man." (Not engaged.) Mr. Fiynn: Mre. Gkligan, I see yea have a horse-shoe over the door. Do yez think it's lucky?" Mrs. Gilligan I do that. That shoe wor on the horse that kicktd the top off Giligan's head, an', begorra-, I got siveiity-foive dollars- from ¡ the insurance company." I His Honour: "I understand the plaintiff is suing for a horse." Counsel: "Yes, your honour; but there seem 3 to be a. halt about the evidencte." His Honous:: "Well, you can't saddle the responsibility on the court. Let the case proceed." Russian proverbs about women seem to in- dicate either that Russian men are unkind and ungallant, or that Russian women are hard to." get along with." Here are some samples of the popular sayings of the people. "Love thy wife as thy soul; shake her like a plum tree." "Always beat your wife before dinner; also before supper." "Long hair. short memory." The dog is more intelligent I than woman, for he never barks at his master." Twice is a woman dear-when she comes to the house, and when she leaves it." "Before going to war, say a prayer; before going to sea, say two prayers; before marry- ing, say three prayers."
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THE, LOST TRIBES.
THE, LOST TRIBES. A QAINT ARCTIC LEGEND ABOUT THEM.. A recent article referring to '-lie reputed finding of the North Pole by Nan sen says ti.at a people speaking the Hebrew language live there. and are supposed to be members of the lost tribes of Israel. In this con m'tio i it may be well to recall an old legend extant amcng the orthodox Jews of Russia. Years and years ago, so the story runs, an esil-d Jew <»u the bleak wilds of northern Siberia, in an effort to reach an overhanging branch of a tree, placed his foot upon a log floating on the water. No sooner had his foot touched the log than it seemed inspired1 with life, and moved rapidly off, bearing the exile away toward the vast ice fields which were plainly visible and plentiful toward the north. Rapidly the current swept the log northward, bearing with it the unfortunate Jew, who was so lienumbed wit hfear and cold that he was unable to formulate a plan of escape from his perilous position. For three conseeutive days and nights the prisoner clung to the log, passing through towering fields of icebergs and pashing under arches cut by the current through the terrible fields of ice. Out into beautiful sunshine the traveller at last emerged. The grass was green, the trees were garbed in unimagined splendour, and birds made merry music on every branch. People, great in numbers, were congregated on either bank of the stream, all dressed in holiday raiment of the finest texture, but similar in character to the clothing Worn By Our Ancestors 2,000 years ago. The current of the stream ceased to flow, the log drifted to the bank, and the almost famished and thoroughly frightened traveller repeated for the thousandth time the Hebrew words" shama- Israel," and in uncertain manner dismounted from the log. The inhabitants crowded about, and, speaking in Hebrew, learned of his need of food and rest. They supplied those wante, after which they inquired whence he came and whither he was going. After- wards they told him of themselves and their mode of living, which hed in nowise changed since the advent of the Christian era. They worked and worshipped, even as did the Jew in ancient times. The traveller learned that they were the lost tribes of Israel, who had migrated to this goodly country. With them they had brought many of the vessels and much of the paraphernalia of Solomon's Temple, and patterned their house of worship after 'This Famous Temple I of Jerusalem,. The traveller was told that the stream's current was active six cLays in the week, and on the seventh became quiet and did not move, but as he was a member of a different tribe to themselves he would not be allowed to remain within the country. So he was placed in a boat, which was pushed out into the current, and was borne by a circuitous route back to Siberia. Afterwards he was pardoned, returned to Russia, and told his adventure.
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As the result of a visit recently paid to the Barry district by the Hon. and Rev. R. Urini- stone, M.A., of London, a new church in connection with the Navvy Mission Society is or' being erected for 350 worshippers on a suit- aide site at the foot of Weston Hill, Cadox- ton, and will be opened for Divine service on May 9. On Wednesday afternoon John Rees, of 23, Bridgend-street, met with a rather serious acci- dent at the Bute Docks, Cardiff. He was riding in a Great Western Railway truck, which was laden with iron wheels, when the engine started suddenly, and the jerk threw one of the wheels on to his right leg, crushing- it badly. At Cardiff Police-court on Wednesday Daniel Neville, 59, who has already appeared before the bendh 155 times, was sent to prison fior a month for being drunk and disorderly in Castle-road on the 21st inst. Mr. Joseph Tanner, undermanager of Penlan Colliery, has successfullv passed the recent examination held at Cardiff for first-class colliery manager's certificate of proficiency.
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WHERE THE CURED ipCUI|ABLES…
WHERE THE CURED ipCUI|ABLES LIVE.—^ Wonderful Map. In every place marked on this Map of England, AT LEAST ONE person lives in perfect health, who was incurable by ordinary medieine, but whose absolute cure has been effected by Dr. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS for PALE PEOPLE, and corroberated by the testimony of the best newspapers. In most of these towns there were more than one; and the cases hitherto unpublished are not included. Hence this Map, wonderful as it is, represents only a small portion of the immense number of cases in which A GEXERALS DAUGHTER SAVED FROM DEATH. <From tiie "Hanmipshire Independent.") "Hampshire Independent's" special com- missioner reports:—I received instructions to interview Lieut.-General Clement R Shaw, at St. Paul's Vicarage, Sh&nkiiii, Isle of Wight. I explained to the General thit I was anxious to' obtain some personal explanation as to the narrow escape of his daughter. Ha said, "I'm just a bit of an enthusiast on this point; bus the tale is very short. Nearly ¡ two years a.go my daughter cams home from India, and when I joined her in London. I found her in bed. She had rheumatic and I neuralgic ipain-s; she was perfectly bloodless, listless, and in a generally weak and prostrate condition. We called in a dector. but she was absolutely colourless, was in great wretchedness, and'suffering from what I should call aiuemia.or blood Is ssness. She had a kind of a fever, ner- nes'. vous headache, and other pains. We went to Bembridge, in the Isle of Wigin, and there I ) first heard of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for I Pale People. Indeed, I was recommendtd1 to "Why, father. I feel quite a glow." try rhecm. audi I did so. My daughter took the first box, and they had a marvellous elfect upon her. She regained her colour; she lost j her pa*ias, and became altogether different, and, after she had been taking them some time, she came in one day after her walk, and «fc>d in me. 'Why. father, I fed quite a glow through me.' She went on taking the Pills, a.r.*i I am glad to tell you that she recovered completely. I recommended I>r. Williams' I'.ink Pills to all with whom I came in contact, and ali who took them derived great benefit therefrom. "My daughters recovery," Genl. Shaw con- tinued, "was clUB to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, without a doubt. Their affects were marvellous, and I did not speak without iirsr ascertaining the facts. I have had & great deal to do with medical men in. this country and India, and they laugh at the idea that patent medicines cure any disease. But I have given you this case. and that I know; I won't deal with any beyond my own personal experience and knowledge, further than to say that I believe the results to have been satisfac- tory." "Then I may say. General, that your daugh- I ter's recovery was attributable to Dr. W illiams' | Pink Pills?" "Decidedly." replied the General. "And. as I said, I hare heard of other cases of a similar character, but into them I will. not go, ;«s I prefer only to tell you what I know to be true from my own personal observation." I A SEXTON SATED FROM THE GRAVE. (From the "Lancaster Guardia-n.") Mr. SauHiel Fern, of Brcokhouse, Caton, iM*r Lancaster, is well known to the clergy asid parishoners there, having been giave-riigger si Bro^khou^e Church for a number of years. Ht is upwards of seventy years of age, which makes has escape the more remarkable. He has bad two strokes of paralysis, the latter of which bad two strokes of paralysis, the latter of which eprivad him of the eatixe use of one side. It I pretty gen-fcaily agreed among medical men tlvit this form of paralysis (called, medically, "hemiplegia," which means half-palsy) 's in- curable, and Mr Fern says that he had no use cii in his arms and could not work. His speech was also e tike ted, so that no one could under- stand him. "You've no idea what it was like.' he saia to the reixirter. "My limbs acln-d untd I could hardly bide; I couldn't walk, and it took me more than an hour to dress myself. However, we read about the othfi- cashes that "A Sexton saved from the Grave." have been cured after everything faded, and I got a box of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They are not like ordinary medicine. They cure people who don't get any good from doctors. Two or three days' use of these Pills mr.de a wonderful difference. I 'began. to feel I better at once, and I kelpt mending. It wasn t ?ery long before I could manage to get about L by 'myself t bit, and now I can get along quite ecmfoitabiv. I can use my hands and arms right en?: and before' I couldn't move them a bit. Saying thi*, Mr. Fern moved his arms and1 hands quite vigorously, and also gave ocular demonstration that hte could get over the ^i-ound. This is a somewhat remarkable case. Tn«:«5 is no doubt that, so. far as ordinary medicine could go, the worthy sexton was on on the brink of the grave. Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills score their greatest successes in cases w hi oh ordinticy medicine and doctors' treatment fail to touch. MONMOUTHSHIRE. THE ADVICE OF A MINISTER SAVING A GIRL'S LIFE. (From the 'South Wales Times"). Groat talk has taken place in the neighbour- hood of Blaenavon concerning the miraculous cure of Miss Catherine Jones, daughter of the respected proprietor of the Rifleman's Anns, on the west side cf the hill of the Blaenavon Iron Works. A representative of the "South Wales Times," who has investigated the case, repeats that the young lady was in her seven- teenth year, intelligent, of medium height, healthy countenance;, brilliant eyes, and winning disposition. Her parents are Wel-h. andi both speak English equally as well as Welsh. About four years ago they moved from Rhondda Valley to their present residence. Their daughter Catherine at that time enjoyed excellent health, and was described by her mother as being "hearty, high spirited, robust, with rosy cheeks—that one might have taken a ieas.e of her life." The type of a Welsh woman having been brought up in a healthy rural district, shortly after coming to Blaenavon, Catherine showed signs of losing her spirits and becoming delicate, so that it was necessary to summon medical assistance. She went to a first-class physician, und",r whose treatment she became a little better. She continued to attend school for nine months-more for the sake of the healthy walking exercise than for the tuition— but she soon fell back to her old state. Ad- ditional medical adrooe was again sought; but ■ 'the relief was only temporary. Miss Jones's j condition now became alarming. She suffered from palpitation of the heart, and, leaving school, she endeavoured to assist her mother m the management of the business. This she was compelled to give up. She was quite un- able to walk up the hill to her home without resting about half-a-dozen times on the way. About twelve months ago something broke out on her hands, so that it was necessary to seek medical advice. She became so ill that it grieved her to meet any person; her flesh became flabby, and her rosy cheeks colourless. Whilst in bed she could only rest in one posi- tion. and about Christmastide she could only sit down and weep. Recently, however, as Jones related, her brother read in a local pajper about a miraculous cure effected at Lianthony by the new remedy known aB Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They had been raoommended by the Rev. Mr. Davies, Baptist minister. J "Could do nothing but sit down and ory." I A month ago last Friday they were received, and, Catherine stated, "I commenced by taking two at dinner time the same clay. The effect was some- what like an electric shock. I was only able to -est on my face. I was urged to con- tinue taking them by my mother and brother. I complied with their request- Whilst taking the third box the pain seemed to leave me at once. I be trail to move about, and now after a meal I fe of that I could eat another. I attri- bute tha whole to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, j ''The minister's recommendation." I which I took, and, moreover," she eaid, "I shall speak and recommend them to everyone I know." I The above statements having been most cheer- fully made, conversation discontinued, and I can at present add that Catherine Jones' coun- tenance confirms everything related. Her colour is restored, and she seems to enjov the best of health. Our representative also found independent corroboration of the above facts, which proved true, beyond the shadow of a doubt. I Any dealer who offers to sell Dr. Wuliams Pink Pills for Pale People loose, or by the dozen or hundred, is trying to cheat the pur- chaser. They cannot be sold in that way. I CARltABTHENSHIKE. ? SPECIAL INVESTIGATION BY A EE PORTER iOF "SEREN CYMRU." One of the most pretty tours in South Wales is the journey from Carmarthen to Conwil-a distance of about seven miles. The greater part of the way the scenery is of the wildest and most romantic imaginable. Along the l road (if of an appreciative disposition) one cannot avoid being charmed with the natural beauty of the picturesque scenes which pre- sent themselves at every turn of the road. It was the pleasure of a representative of the "Seren Cymru" (Star of Wales) to travel along this road a few days ago. Having reached I Conwil, he proceded to Cwmduad, a village about three miles distance, where he met with Mr. J. Thomas, who has recently been cured in most singular manner from a most severe a/stack of rheuma-tism and influenza. Mr. Thomas has been suffering for about twelve months, and having had medical advice he received no benefit. In fact, he had almost given up all hope of a permanent cure. Al- though occasionally able to work, he was never free from pain during the twelve months- He suffered acute pains from rheumatism in his limbs, which alone were quite sufficient to cause him great anxiety. But to make matters worse, he was seized with a most acute attack of influenza, which compelled him to stay in his house- Working was entirely out of the question. He was in a very sad condition. But it would be better here, perhaps, to give Mr. Thomas's own words. He said:— I I was very bad..The pains were through my whole body, and the aching in my limbs continued worse than ever. Then I had tre- mendous pain in my back, and my appetite for food had completely disappeared; I had no taste for anything. I was very ill and low- spirited, and was unable to walk from the house. One day, while looking over a Welsh newspaper, I read of the wonderful scientific discovery given to the world under the name of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People; and more in particular the case of a person who had been suffering similar pain to myself, and who had been miraculously restored by partaking of Dr. Williams' Pills. I at once determined to give those Pills a. trial. The first box did me a great deal of good, consequently, I purchased another, and the second box restored me fully." And have you been working regular sines ?" Yes, I have not lost n day's work since." [ And your appetite?" I" He suffered acutely from rheumatism in the limbs." Mr. Thomas replied, Before I had a very poor appetite, but now it has entirely returned, and I have a good appetite." Have all the pains you suffered left you entirely?" "Yes. And I now feel healthy, and, as pre- viously stated, I have not lost a day's work I took Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, from which I received total relief of all my pains." HANGING JIEATON. CONFIRMATION BY TWO NEWS- PAPERS, THE "DEWSBURY CHRONI- CLE" AND "BATLEY CHRONICLE." Mr. Job Race, of High-street, Hanging Heat'on, near Dewsbury, is described as a muscular man, of well-developed physique. I "Lifted a heavy bale." Mr. Race discovered one day that he had put a burden upon his muscles which they would not bear. He had lifted a heavy bale of cloth, when he felt an acute pain in his back, and found himself powerless. He had to go hA'ine, and for a long period he lay on a bed of hopeless suffering, which defied the best nkill of an able doctor who was at once sum- moned. Mr. Race's pain never left him. The. first week be could eat nothing. The dull, dead, heavy load of pain fixed itself at the bottom of his back, and refused to shift. He could get no rest nor sleep. One day he took up his copy of the "Leeds Times," and there he saw with his own eyes a description of one who had been a severe sufferer fivm an incurable disorder, had taken Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and had been, miraculously cured. This was his opportunity, and he seized it. He was a new man ere he had taken the second box. The effect was magical. He is now able to work every bit as well as before the accident which paralysed him. HOW TO FACE THE IN- FLUENZA. (FROM THE "SCARBOROUGH MER- CURY.") Influenza is always recurring; and the after- effects of this terrible disease are felt by numerous sufferers. The "Scarborough Mercury" describes an event of local interest, which bears out this opinion. A reporter of the great, newspaper named interviewed a Mr. Thomas Harland, of 10, Arncliffe-terrace, Glaisdale, Yorkshire, who had been rendered incapable of work by I "My appetite failed." I I Influenza during a previous epidemic. Mr. Harland said, in reply to questions. "My ill- ness began a year ago last Christmas with a severe attack of Influenza. Afterwards I be- gan rapidly to get weaker; I could not sleep at nights, my appetite failed, and, although I did not take to my bed, yet I could scarcely support my 'own weight. I tried all sorts of 'doctoring.' I was a month in the Scar- borough Sea Bathing Infirmary; then I went to Harrogate, ajid the doctor told me that I was suffering from anaemia,, or bloodle?sness, in consequence of the Influenza, which affects the nerves, and causes great general weakness. 1 returned home still very weak, and utterly unable to be of any. use. Just at this time however, my son saw an account in one of the papers of a woman who had suffered from Influenza like myself, and who told a reporter what marvelloua effect Dr. Williams' Pink I "My son saw iftie paper." I Fills for Pale People had had upon her. I determined to try them. I could not tell that I had received any relief from the first box, although I was told I was looking better; but before I had taken a second box I ftound myself rapidly improving. I was able to sleep better, my nerves were stronger, and my appetite much better. Now, after my fifth box, I am quite strong again, and I strongly recommend them to all who suffer." In all cases of Influenza and after-effects, Dr Williams' Pink Pills have a miraculous efficacy. BE CAREFUL, HOWEVEB. The meanest of impositions is the foisting upon a sick man of a worthless substitute for the medicine that will restore him to health. The public is warned against worthless p-lfo, sold loose or by the dozen or hundred, and against imitations purporting to be "the same, except in name," as Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The old-fashioned Blaud's Iron Pill is also falsely commended by some dealers as a sub- stitute for Dr. Williams'. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are not like any other medicine, and no retailer tan prepare them. They are only sold in wooden boxes, about 2-in. long, with circular of directions, and a pink wrap- per, printed in red, bearing the full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. If in doubt, send the price (2s. 9d.-or 13s. 9d. for six boxes) to Dr. Williams' Medicine Cam- pany, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London. EVIDENCE.. Demonstrates the positive and undoubted cure by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People of the following among other diseases: Paralysis, Loss of Memory, Locomotor Ataxy, Rheumatism, Spinal Disease, Sciatica, Anamiia, Neuralgia, Poor and Watery Nervous Headadie, Bloi'jd Dizziness, Chlorosis (Green Sick- Sick Headache, ness), Indigestion, Pale and Sallow Com- Chronic Liver Com- plexion plaint, Palpitalbion of the Loss of Appetite, Heart, After-effects of In., Consumption and fluenza, "Decline," Chronic Erysipelat, General Debility, Sorofula, Sleeplessness, Kidney Disease, St. Vitus' Dance Disorders of Women. Rickets. Hysteria. Loss of Vital Forces, PRICE: 2s. 9d. PER BOX. T M0N1M<0UTHSHIRE CASE—ALL PAIN REMOVED. 'Mr. J. F. TRANTER, 23, Gold Croft Com- mon, Caerleon, Mon., writes "Two years ago I arrived from India, and have since felt a striking pain in my back and right side. It took jint one box of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills to remove this pain, and I have not felt it since." despairing Persons, incurable by ordinary Medicine, have been made WELL AND STRONG by Dp. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People
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