Nebraska Newspapers

    I Paralysis Follows Blcodlessnsss
1 and Neivous Prostration. I
A PATIENT WOMAN AFFLICTED ,
> FOR YEARS.
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"Whs Tell* Bow at Last She Wee Perm**
neatly Cored. |
From ihe Press. New York City. j
For more than fifteen yoirs, Mrs. A.
Mather, who lives at No. 43 East One-hun
dred-and-twelfth Street, New York, was a
sufferer from amentia, which, in spite of
the treatment of physicians, gradually de
veloped into nervous prostration until
finally marked symptoms of paralysis set
in. Mrs. Mather glad y gave the reporter
her experience.
“For many years,” Mrs. Mather said, “I
was a constant sufferer from nervousness.
It was about fifteen years ago that my con
dition began to grow worse. Soon I be
came so affected that I was prostrated and,
until about two years a?o, was a part of
the time unable to leave my bed. I em
ployed several physicians from time to
time, my bills at the drug store lor pre
scriptions, sometimes, amounting,, to as
much as t-0 a month, but all the doctors
did for ine did not seem to help me at all.
. My blood became greatly impoverished and
after years of suffering I was threatened
with paralysis.
“When I walked I could scarcely drag
my feet along and at times my knees would
five away so that I would almost fall down.
eeling that doctors could not help me I
had little hope of recovery, until one day I
' read in a newspaper how a person, afflicted
h almost the same as I was, had been cured
W by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale Peo
’ pie. I purchased a box and began taking
the pills. The effect of this first box pleased
me so much that I bought another. Before
I had taken all the pills in the first box I
>t began to experience relief and, after the
third box had been used, I was practically
cured. It was really* surprising what a
speedy and pronounced effect the medicine
had upon me.
“I always keep Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills
- in the house now, and when I feel any
symptoms of nervousness find that they
give me certain relief.”
Mrs. Mather’s daughter, Miss Anna, cor
roborated her mother's account, and told
how she herself had been cured of chronic
indigestion by these pills; and, too, how
her cousin had been cured of anaemia in
the same way.
Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are
also a specific for troubles peculiar to
females, such as suppressions, irregulari
ties and all forms of weakness. They build
up the blood, and restore the glow of health
to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they
effect a radical cure in all cases arising
„» from mental worry, overwork or excesses
Df whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold in
boxes (never in loose bulk) at 50a a box or
six boxes for $2.50, and may be had of all
druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Wil
liams’ Schenectady, New York,
t Harr Jane’s Romance.
Mary Jane Holder of Lonaconing,
Md., is the heroine of a romanceL
. Nineteen years ago Abram Laird, then
aged 21), rode from Lonaconing into the
west to seek his fortune, vowing some
’ day to return to wed Mary Jane, then
a baby of 2 years.
He settled near Eureka, where he be
came one of the owners of a lead and
silver mine. About two weeks Ago he
j determined to go back and visit his old
r " home. Among the first upon whom he
1 called were the Holders. Here he
again saw Mary Jane, who had become
a beautiful young woman.
Laird was cordially welcomed and
proceeded at once to fall in love. The
courtship was short and vigorous.
They were married and left for their
western home.
The Pilgrim.
(Holiday Number.) Full of bright
sketches—prose, poetry and illustra
tions—by bright writers and artists.
Entirely original, new and entertain
ing. Mailed free to any address od re
ceipt of six (6) cents in postage stamps.
Write to Geo. H. Heafford. Publisher,
415 Old Colony building, Chicago, 111.
Electric Welding.
At the gun works in Perm, Russia,
some remarkable operations in electric
welding have recently been successful
ly carried out. A bell, six feet in
height and six feet across the mouth,
that was cracked from top to bottom,
was made quite solid again and its
original tone completely, restored.
This would have been quite impossible
before the electric welding process was
perfected.__
Comfort to,California.
Yes and economy, too, if you patronize
the Burlington Route's Personally Conduct
ed once-a-week excursions which leave
Omaha every Thursday morning.
Through tourist sleepers Omaha to San
Francisco and Los Angeles. Second-class
tickets accepted.
See the local agent and arrange about
tickets and berths. Or, write to
J. Fbaxcis,
G. P. & T. A., Omaha, Neb.
The Latest Slot Machine.
A penny-in-the-slot machine has
made its appearance in the Berlin rail
road stations. A city directory can be
consulted by the outgoing and arriving
passengers by depositing a penny in
the slot. Upon insertion of the coin
the box holding the directory opens
automatically, and is held open by a
lever upon which the depositor of the
coin places his foot Upon walking
away the little lever is released, and
the box closes, only to be opened by
the next penny.
Map of the United States. *
The wall map issued by the Burlington
Route is three feet wide by four feet long;
is printed in seven colors; is mounted on
rollers; shows every state, county, impor
tant town and railroad in the Union and
forms a very desirable and useful adjunct
to any household or business establishment.
Purchased in large quantities, the maps
cost the Burlington Route more than fifteen
cents each, but on receipt of that amount
in stamps the undersigned will be pleased
to send you one.
. Write immediately, as the supply is
limited. J. Francis,
G. F. & T. A. Burlington Route.
__Omaha, Neb.
Every land flowing with milk and honey
has giants in it.
WOMAN.
Mrs. Charlotte Embden, a sister of
the poet Heine, is still living, at the
age of 95.
Ellen Terry Is passionately fond of
children, and delights In telling them
fairy stories.
Elise Stanley Hall, an Australian girl,
has received the Mendelssohn scholar
ship at the Leipzig conservatory.
Friends or Mrs. Agassiz have founded
a $6,000 scholarship at Radcllffc college,
to be called the Elizabeth Carey Agassiz
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THE ARTIST’S DREAM,
IT VANISHED WITH THE RING
ING OP NEW YEAR BELLS.
Pathetlo Story of • Dear Little Woman
Who Waa Wadded to Bor Art—
“Ao Ona Throughout Eternity''— A Sad
Recital.
N THE third floor
of a business and
tenement building
combined lived my
artist friend. She
was a dear little
woman, with a
smile and a pleas
ant word for every
one who went to
her door. Like
nearly all persons
In this line of work she took up paint
ing, first for the love of it, and after
ward as a means of livelihood. To be
sure she loved it, yet, but sometimes
she had to work at it when her hands
were weary and her eyes pained. It
was at the close of the year. She had
had a hard month’s work filling Christ
mas and New Year's orders, and when
New Year’s eve came and others were
enoying themselves in various ways she
sat alone in her little room, which
served both as studio and a living
room, too weary to light her lamp or
prepare her evening meal. She gazed
at a picture Just finished, a scene of her
childhood and young womanhood
haunts. Her thoughts went back to
those happy days when not a thought
of oare cast a shadow on her young life.
She thought of herself when, in the ex
uberance of youth, she pictured her fu
ture in brightest colors. She had
hoped in those days to reach the fame
of Raphael or Michael Angelo.
Friends, she had scores; lovers, she
had not a few; but she answered to
their supplications;
“No, I am wedded to my art. It'fllls
my heart, my life, my being. I have
room for naught else.”
But there came a day when she met
' one whose love she reciprocated and
she was happier than ever before. She
asked herself; “How can I give him
up; and, how can I give up my long
cherished hopes to devote my life to
this work?” And she pondered over
it until she became pale and thin and
ambition finally conquered.
It was to this part of her life in par
ticular that her mind reverted. “Be
neath the spreading branches of this
stately elm,” she murmured, as she
gazed dreamily and tearfully through
the growing dusk at the painting be
fore her, "he told me of his love. The
sorrowful expression upon his face, as
I told him I could never be his wife,
haunts me still. Qh, was I right? I
have not succeeded as I desired. My
fame has not reached foreign countries.
I have spent many lonely hours here;
no husband to encourage me in my
work, to cheer me with his love. No
loving little arms to encircle my neck;
no lips to press my own. No one to
sympathize with me. when I am weary
and discouraged. Oh, have I made a
mistake? And where is George? Has
his life been wasted? Has he been
tri^e to me as he said he would be?
Ah, I have not only missed something
in my own life but have perhaps made
a wreck of his. O, Father, I pray Thee,
forgive me if I have been too ambi
tious.”
The little aHlst clasped her worn
'hands in her lap and closed her eyes
in slumber. The fire in, the grate
“SHE DREAMED THAT HER LOVER
WAS WITH HER.”
burned lower and lower; but the moon’s
rays shed a halo of light about her head.
She dreamed that she was once more a
. maiden fair and her lover was with
her, but when he commenced to whis
per to her the story of love he was
suddenly called away. Thrice did he
attempt it, and the last time her heart
thrilled with his burning words—but
she bade him go. Then she heard* a
voice saying:
“Woman, knowest thou .what thou
hast done? Thou hast outraged not
only thine own heart, but that of the
man. For this sin shalt thou suffer.”
She dreamed again and she thought
she was at Heaven’s gate. “Enter,"
said a voice, but it was not that of her
first dream. It was low and sweet and
said. “Sister, thou hast fulfilled thy
tasks on earth. Thou couldst have
made a happy home for thyself; but it
was rejected, and instead thou hast
done many deeds of kindness to weary
and despondent ones, which loving acts
have, like the ripples of the sea, gone
on and on, only the Master knoweth
whither. Thou hast comforted the
sick, helped the poor, made happy the
little children; but still thy life is not
complete; there awaits for thee a great
Joy.”
The voice ceased, but she heari^ the
sound of sweet music and far-off bells
like silvery wedding bells. Suddenly a
beautiful light shone above her, so that
she closed her eyes and then she felt
the clasp of a hand and heard the voice
of one of long ffgo saying;
"Those on earth who are united In love
Cease not to care for each other stove,
For their souls then united shall be
And they’ll be as one through eternity.”
She awoke. The distant chimes on
the cathedra! were joyously ringing in
the new year. The sound of sweet
music could be heard from afar, but no
hand clasped hers. She knew then it
was a dream. But who will say that
the little artist will not find when she
reaches the pearly gate the one from
whom she has been separated in this
life?
The New Tear Dawns,
The New Year dawns—the sun shines
strong and clear;
And all the world rejoices and is gay;
The city-loving birds from spray to
spray
Flit busily, and twitter in my ear
Their little frozen note of wintry
cheer; -
From ruddy children, with tho snow
at play ,f
Ring peals of laughter, gladder than
In May,
While friend greets friend, with "Hap
py be thy Year!”
So would 1 Joy, If Thou wert by my
side—
So would I laugh If thou couldst
laugh with me—
But left alone, In Darkness' I abide.
Mocked by a Day that shines no m'oro
on thee;
From this too merry world my heart 1
hide—
My New Year dawns not till thy face
1 see.
—Louise Chandler Moulton.
Satlsfled.
A. group of pleasant faced children
were playing in the sunny corner of a
door yard on a bright New Year's day
: -V. i
THIS JUMPING JACK IS A DANDY.
Susie was saying, “Yes, I know my
, doll is llttler than yours, but I do love
her so! She’s my own dolly! my own
dolly!” And she sung it over and over,
cuddling her dolly close.
“Yes,” said Lela, “my doll is bigger,
but yours is ever so much prettier, for
mine is only a cloth dolly, and yours
is wax with real hair. I love to look at
it, but I'm afraid to touch it for fear
it would break. I suppose a dolly that
won’t break is best for me. Mamma
says I'm pretty hard on a doll.”
Roy was looking at Johnny, playing
with his jumping jack. Johnny said:
"I did want a rocking horse, and I
was most sure Santa Clau3 would bring
me one. I thought he’d know I wanted
one so much. But this jumping jack is
a dandy, though,” and he pulled the
string hard.
The little figure turned two or three
somersaults, and ended by standing on
its head. Johnny giggled, and little
Roy, looking a trifle sober, said: “Your
johnny jumper is awful nice, and I
like to see you make him go it. I
didn’t get anything this year, but I
hope times will be a lot better for our
bouse next Christmas, and then I’ll get
enough to make it all up. But,” said
he, smiling now, “I've got all my mar
bles that I had last year, and my top
is most as good as new, and I’ll tell you
she’s a hummer! Come, Johnny;, let’s
have a game of marbles.”
What Will Ha Offer?
What will the New Tear
Offer to you, dear? ;
Spring’s daffodilly,
And summer’s lily,
Ripe nuts when the autumn winds are
chilly,
And sdbwballs white and frost flowers
bright,
When he's grown to an Old Tear, and
then, good night!
That man is dying whose life Is not
greater to-day than It was yesterday.—
—Rant's Horn. >
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REMOVE HER HATT NEVER.
And Thla Vm On* Reason Why ' Dm
Was Mot Confirmed.
From the New York Sun: A New
York girl announced her intention last
spring ot becoming a member of the
Protestant Episcopal church. When
the time for confirmation arrived, how
ever, the girl failed to participate. Up
to the very laBt minute she had intend
ed to do so; indeed, she was present at
the service when the confirmatory rite
was administered; but for some unac
countable reason she did not go for
ward and receive the laying on of hands
herself. The delinquency has, of course,
given rise to no end of comment and
conjecture among the girl’s friends.
Why did she. at the very last moment,
back out so unceremoniously? The
truth of the matter has at last leaked
out, the facts being as follows: One of
the chief churns of the girl who con
templated confirmation was her lux
uriant bang. It waa fair and fluffy, and
against the dusky halo of the big hats
that were the girl's chosen headgear it
was particularly effective. It was,
moreover, a most serviceable hirsute
ornament. In damp days, upon per
spiratory occasions, and even when
swept by ocean breezes, its crisp and
curly beauty remained unimpaired.
Other girls’ locks might wilt and
wither, but this bit of fringe was sem
per idem, and the queer part of it was
that the rest of the girl's hair didn’t
appear to be particularly fluffy. Well,
it seemed that when the girl made up
her mind to join the Episcopal church
she did not realize all that It entailed.
She had, apparently, never witnessed
the rite of confirmation. When, there
fore, she saw member after member
of the class go forward, head uncovered,
she was filled with dismay. Remove her
hat? Never; she would die first. Lot
all the other girls see that the fair and
fluffy fringe was not part and parcel of
her at all, but was merely sewed In her
hat? Not a bit of it; her precious soul
Itself wasn’t worth such a price. She
therefore sat perfectly still, kept her
hat on and kept her friends in Ignor
ance of her hirsute secret. In ignorance
for the time being, that is to say. By
some means or other the friends became
enlightened upon the subject, and, suf
flee to say, were much more Impressed
than if they had learned the fact in a
different way.
HOW HB EARNED CANDY.
A Strang* but True Story of a' Mg
Newfoundlond Dog.
One summer afternoon a group of
children were playing at the end of a
pier that projects into Lake Ontario,
near Kingston. The proverbial careless
child of the party made a backward
step from the pier into the water. None
of his companions could save him, and
their cries had brought no one from the
shore, when, just as he was sinking for
the third time, a superb Newfoundland
dog rushed down the pier into the water
and pulled the boy out. Those of the
children that did not accompany the
boy home-took the dog to a confection
er’s on the shore and fed him with as
great a variety of cakes and other
sweets as he would eat. So far the
story IS, of course, only typical of scores
of well-known cases. The individual
ity of this case is left for the sequel.
The nest afternoon the same group of
children were playing at the same place
when the canine hero of the day before
came trotting down to them with the
most friendly wags and nods. There
being no occasion this time for supply
ing him with delicacies, the children
only stroked and petted him. The dog,
however, had not come out of pure so
ciability. A child in the water and
cakes and candy stood to him in the
close and obvious relation of cause 'and
! effect, and if this relation was not clear
| to the children he resolved to impress
: it upon them. Watching his chance, he
I crept up behind the child nearest the
: edge of the pier, gave a sudden push,
| which sent him into the water, then
j sprung in after him and gravely
brought him to shore.
Maine's “So Man's land."
Maine’s “No Man’s land” is situated
in the town of Parkhurst, a strip if
| desert where not even a bug can thrive.
Nobody claims it, nobody wants it, and
j it is the only place in the state that
' tramps steer clear of.
FLOTSAM.
Several sections of Vermont have
been recently attacked by the trolley
fever, and in two or three Instances the
symptoms are quite encouraging.
The most rapid growth in the exports
of Japan Is In floor mattings, which
now go to the United States and Eu
rope in lots of 100,000 bales at a time.
Banknote paper is made of the best
quality of linen rags, the linen being
purchased in bolts antf cut up oy ma
chinery for the purpose of making pulp.
In an old rat’s nest found in the
chimney of an old house at Ligonier,
Pa., last week, were some papers bear
ing date 1770, a Mexican dollar of 1774,
and a Mexican quarter of 1772.
The Camden, Me., cucumber mag
nates report that the year’s shipments
| amounted to 2,400 barrels, or more than
100 more than last year. It takes 3,500
of these cucumbers to fill a barrel.
Two bicyclists of Kansas City have
organized themselves into a society to
overthrow the tyranny of the watering
cart man, and urge the general Im
provement of the city’s streets.
Bert Goodwin of Carthage, Me., shot
a white hedgehog last week, which is
quite a curiosity. The fur of this anl
! mal covers the quills, while on the
, dark species the quills are the longer.
1 A new species of bear has been dis
covered. In color. It resembles a silver
| fox. The sides of the muzzle are a
' bright tan, and the claw3, which ye
sharp and black, appear to belong to a
I tree climber.
How'i ThUl
Wi offer One Hundred Dollar* reward
(or any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall'a Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY A CO.. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known F.
X Cheney for the laat 15 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WALD1NQ, KIVNAN A MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi
monials sent free. Price, 75c per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
Hall's Family Pills. SCc.
Novel Corn Crib,
A novel portable corn crib is that in
troduced by W. J. Adam, of Joliet, Illi
nois. It would seem to oommend itself
to the corn grower. The main points
claimed for it are extreme simplicity
and cheapness. It is made simply from
slats wired together at top, bottom and
center. It is shipped in rolls, is set up
round, and the points of meeting
hooked together, and there you are,
all ready to shovel in the corn. The
purchaser can regulate tho size of the
crib by the length of the original roll,
and its height by the length of the
Slats. It is easily trahsported to any
part of the field and can be rolled up
and packed uway under shelter when
not in use.
A Whole Family Retimed.
North Huron, N. Y.—(Special.) 0. H.
Sum of this city had nearly become a
physical wreck through excessive use
of tobacco, and his broiher-ln-law, son
in-law and father-in-law were also In
ill health from the same caus*. The
four mea all began taking No-To-Ilao
at tho same time, and thougu repre
senting great differences of aga and in
firmity, they have not oniy been eaMicly
cured of the tobacco habit, but are now
In the best possible physical condition.
The quartette are proud of tho result
and recommend Ko-To-Bac with the
greatest enthusiasm. Hundreds of to
bacco users are following the example of
the Sum family. b ;
' CmuiI £((■.
Eggs are now imported from Russia
into England in sealed tin cans. Eggs
in this country are used by pastry
cooks, and the advantages claimed for
the system are freedom from dumage
in transport and long keeping quail*
ties Each can contains the contents
of one thousand to one thousand five
hundred shells. Great care is necessa
ry in selecting the eggs to be preserv*
ed, as one bad one will spoil the whole
can.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY.
Mr Editor:—Tell others ot my success.
Fifteen years farming and hustling discouraged
me. My cousin made 13,001) last year plating
tableware. Jewelry, etc. I ordered an outtlt
from Gray & Co., Plating Works Dept., 18,
Columbus. O. It was complete, all materials,
formulas, trade secrets and Instructions They
teach agents free. Goods easy plated, nice os
new, guaranteed ten years. Msdo 133 Brat
week, t47 second, 8313 first month, get all work
I can do: brother made 373 selling outfits.
■T.t.-lte firm lor sample. B. F. SHAW.
Great Britain manuiactures every year
£50,000,000 of iron and £84,000,000 of steel.
The man who sits down and waits for a
go'den opf ortnnity to Inock at bis door
will need a thick cushion ou his chair.
Coe's Cough Balsam
Is the oldest and best. It will break <Jn a fold quick.
«r taaa anything sins. It Is always reliable. Try Us
The department of I.ot, in France pro
duces a tobacco with neor.y 8 per cent of
nicotia. _ _
7 be leading grain crop in Queensland is
maize; the leading mineral product is coal.
Billiard table, second-hand, -for sale
cheap. Apply to or address, H. C. Akin,
Ml K. Ittb Bt.,/>maha. N*\
Tha Nofltra Mother
Hu found that heir little one* ate Improved
more by the pleasant laxativo. Syrup of %
Figs, when in need of the laxative cftcotof
a gentle remedy, than by any other, and vn
that It is more acceptable to them. Chll- , . '
dren enjoy it and it benefits them. Tha ■
truo remedy. Syrup of Figs, is munufao- :
lured by the . California rtf Syrup ca, :
only. . . ■: ;_- »
Contracts for new mail pouches bavo ; <
liven awarded to the firm of Quin ft Co. of
Cincinnati .
I PW» Cure for Consumption has no ecjuBl -
as a cough medicine.—K. M. Abbott, 383 ;
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y.. May P, 1801. i
When a woman attends an afternbon .5.
party, her husband will wait for sapper,
that night _ ’_
It the llaliy is cutting Tecta.
Itns and use that old and w«n-trled remedy, MS
Wikslow's Sootima Strut tor Children Seething
The Chicago Bib’e society of Chicago will
soon commenre the erection of a building
in Chicago which will cost atoutf3u0,000.
PITS~AlU,ltaataBPedfrnebyDr.Kllne,sGrefit
rierveJteetorer. KoFltaaftertneUrai.aay'aueat
Marvelous cures. Treatise ami •£ trial bottle fnrete ‘
kitcuMS. baud toilr.KUDr.gJlarcUbt.,l'Ula.,l,to
Fortune cannot change us. it ran Only
bring out what Is in us._. •
“Xanaou’s Magio Corn galve.” -
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask year
druggist tor la Price It oeufia ■'
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"te-lf
1M
Whip a poorly nourished
horse when he is thoroughly
tired. He may go faster for a
few rods, but his condition
is soon the worse for it. Bet
ter stop and give him food.
Food gives force. If you are
thin, without appetite; pale,
because of thin blood; and
easily exhausted; why further
weaken the body by applying
the whip. Better begin on a
more permanent basis. Take
something which will build up
the tissues and supply force
to the muscular, digestive, and
nervous systems. /
seetBetmitetoTiv
of Cod-liver Oil, with hypo
phosphites, meets every de
mand. The cod-liver oil is a
food of great value. It pro
duces muscular, digestive, and
nervous force without the aid
of any whip. Every gain is a
substantial one. The. hypo
phosphites give strength and
stability to the nervous sys
tem. The improved appetite,
richer blood, and better flesh
come to stay.
juat aa good ia never aa good oa
ScotH&muf&toiu
Timely Warning.
The great success of the chocolate preparations of
the house of Walter Baker A Co. (established'
in 1780) has led to the placing on the market
fpBmany misleading and unscrupulous imitations
of their name, labels, and wrappers. Walter
Baker fc Co. are the oldest end largest manu
facturers of pure and high-grade Cocoas and
Chocolates on this continent. No chemicals are
used in ilieir manufactures.
BUj [ consumers snourn ask tor, ana oe sure mat .
they get, the genuine Walter Baker fc Co.’s goo4k.
WALTER BAKER & CO., Limited,
DORCHESTER. MASS.
Great Prize Contest.
1st Prize, KNABE PIANO, style “P” $800
2d Prize, Cash, - - - - - 100
3d Prize, Cash, - - - - 50
10 Cash Prizes, each $20, - - - 200
iS Cash Prizes, each $10, - - iso
28 Prizes, - • - - $1300
The first prize will be eiven to the person who constructs the shortest
sentence, in English, containing all the letters in the alphabet. The other
prizes will go in regular order to those competitors whose sentences stand
next in point of brevity. K
CONDITIONS.
The length of a sentence is to be measured by the number of letters it
contains, and each contestant must indicate by figures at the close of his
sentence just how long it is. The sentence must have some meaning.
Geographical names and names of persons cannot be used. The contest
closes February 15tli, 189(1, and the results will be published one week
later- In case two or more prize-winning sentences are equally short , the
one first received will be given preference. Every competitor whose
sentence is less than 116 letters in length will receive Wilkie Collins' works,
in paper cover, including twelve complete novels, whether he wins a prize
or not. No contestant can enter more-than one sentence nor combine with
other competitors Residents of Omaha are not permitted to taka any
part, directly or indirectly, in this contest. *
Tliis remarkably liberal otrer is made by the Weekly Wobld-Hehai,i\
of which tiie distinguished ex-congressman,
WILLIAM J. BRYAN, is Editor,
and it is required (hat each competing sentence be enclosed with one dollar
for a year’s subscription. The Weekly World-Hkbald is issued in semi
weekly sections, and hence is nearly as good as a daily. It is the western
champion of free silver coinage and the leading family uewspaper of
Nebraska. Address,
Weekly World-Herald, Omaha. Neh.