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A rmttsp ts and t'adrrwoad dra*, a »- ran around tb» druekm a*f - AMa mtrra Ufa* drma- da a pa* tram t'nda*-n..od that hr will not *abr ts Bfr ih - flu-- tmtrss sir at!! iwra or patrompr TMs s*» rrfjar# and * abas hr Inara fndrrwood k!il* htmstlf Tbs apon of It* ptpiat •»»■ krts Howard M» flnda t*l» kT* and <$**4 Howard ta twtwrd «rr ta fur a«it-o r*t< (itoii* BoIrfUei for his brutal **-•**rat ad porr»ra puts li sard (•Mask fhr IMrf doctor and finally *rts aa s'Wprd oso-'raatoci from 'hr tiaraaanl man A weir llaiil's wtf-. drrlarr* hrr h» -of la >** •..skuds Innanmea. and naMk m Pr Hr nfim to t.»lp Uhl,ap ghr *r»l '■nwarnt to a dliorrr To aatr Howard Mr -oram's tut whm shr •nds bat 'ha rldar JHfrtrs dor* not ln •r*r ta stand hr Ma au. ramp? r.na-1 •hrr akrs>«aa tala tsrtp Ai. tr apnra'.a *• J tf' Hoavrr atimry tv Jrtfrtra hr to tsbr II ward's '-war Hr drotlnrr ft ts mpwtrd that A nuts ts C'’-' € oa th* a ac* Tbr hanbrr and Ma wlfr rail m i'*'*«' Brr»*t«* to (af am war I* pm arwt X Annlr scale piasds wttit Btvw **r M dafrnf Howard Hr ntaptiu *k'4 la Croat jr alarmrd aim »•# kata fbaaM AtmSr t !-a? Brrwatrr ua tb fcrn thr ram Mbs roatiwa to Acrdr ttad shr . attrd ob t'fiidrrmuod l> n*cht *d I -a drwtt and tkat afar ha# Ms loti»r ha whhM far fhawakhmad aarirddr. hut hage for tlwtr brforr curine out thr iofortnA ha Anris pnmdmw B'» wstrr to prodA' r thr mMMC wamba a: a mmt‘n* at hi* t •* r «?-*«*.» aouaa CBrstm af f"»»ttc b or tw*!'* from Howard Aa rV a||r*ra n'Wu? the wpnras and m fuara to cik* tha rum Aik ta arm r* CHAPTER XVIIIr—CbbtARued. /a^*1 |a HamiMinraE aw? XX/^/ |MIETHB®IKMLliTOfc} OJPS “ ) DEGREE: ^CHARLES KLEIN Y y ARTHUR3HORNBLOW Y ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAT WALTERS OjnmOHT. 9909. or a.* pulinchxti COTWAHY It do*-» stun owe. doesn't ltr~ went « abbs- “Too coat think when It cooes all of a sudtfea like this It's Jaat the way 1 fe*t the morning they showed me Howard's roalettka' Prison! Prtaon*** wailed AiJcla. Annie trhd to console her • Sm tor long,- she maid soothingly; *je <-aa get tell It's only a matter at favor—Judge Brewster would get you out right away ~ ‘Get me oct*“ cried AltrU distract edly * My God* I can't go to prison! 1 cas t* That's loo much. I’ve doer n> -urns’ Look—read this?" Handing over t'ndrrmood's letter, she went on: I "Too can see lor yourself The wretch fr.rt-eued me Into such a state of i mind that I hardly knew what I was ; «owg—1 west to hi* rooms to save | hi* That’s the truth. 1 swear to ‘ God* But do you suppose anybody ' arM believe me on oath? They’ll— they-Tl—** Almost hysterical, she no longer ktM-a abut the was saying or doing j Kt» rllapatd atterly. and sinking dost in n chair, gave way to a pas- j *i.e*at“ »t of aobbicg Annie tried to ■ gate: her Mush”* she said gently, "don’t go on like that Be brave. Perhaps It woe * t» as ted as you think ** Sbe uvrfolded the letter Alicia had given i her aad carefully read It through M :.ea she ted finished her face lit up I • >*h joy Enthusiastically she cried: i This Is great for Howard’ What a b—ssteg you didn’t destroy It! What • wretch, what a hotted to write you . tohe that’ Poor soul, of tours*, yea : *•*•’ and begged him not to do M! j Id hr.- goar myself, but I think Id hare hruk.es an umbrella over his fc-ad ar something— G*e’ these fctnd of fol-; teas breed trouble, don't they Alive : av deud. they bread trouble: What ! can n do?" Attrta rose Her tears had disap peared. There was a look of fixed re solve la her eyes. “Howard moat be cleared she said, “aad 1 must fan It—alone— "Ton'll he alone all right.” said An a»e thoughtfully. "Mr Jeffries will do as much for you as he did for his vitirte* that her corn pan too x >awt kart by her frankness, she changed the topic “Honeat to Cod!” she exclaimed gaud nat uredly. *l a broken hearted— IH da anything to save yon from this disgrace l know a hat It I my dose of it Hut this thing has got to come out hasn't ft?” The banker's wile wearily nodded assent. "Tew. t realtor that." she said: hat ?h» disgrace of arrest—I can t stand ft. Annie' I can't go to prtran even if it's only far a minute ” Holding out a trembling hand, she went on: "Give me bock the latter. IU leave New York to-night—IU go to Europe—IU send it to jodge Brewster from Paris ” Looking anxiously Into her compan ion's Inc*, eke pleaded "You'll trust e4 in do that, won't you? Civ# ft to ne please—yon can trust me.” Her hand was still extended, hat * hs sold, shaking bar , ”f can't give it to you—bow can I? Do you understand what the let ”Have pity!” cried the hanker’s wife, ntanat beside herself Too can toU thorn whan I'm out of the coun try. Don't ask ass to make this ne st ask me—dent!” beginning to Ion po ps!wd her. With irritation, she sold: “Ton e* tat your nerve, and yon Mat know nrhat you're say tag How **** You know that*”* I_ ► liny tint- I'm only asking you rx |—4 ought to have left this morning—that's what 1 should have done—gone at once. Now it's too late, unless you help me—" “1 11 help you all I can," replied the other doggedly, "but I've promised Judge Brewster to dear up this mat ter to-night.” Suddenly there was a commotion at the door. Capt. Clinton entered, fol lowed by Detective Sergeant Maloney Alicia shrank back in alarm. ”1 thought Judge Brewster was here.” said the captain, glancing sus piciously round the room. "IH send for - him,” said Annie, touching a bell. “Well, where's your mysterious wit ness?” demanded the captain sarcas tically. He looked curiously at Alicia. ' This is Mrs. Howard Jeffries, Sr.” -aid Annie, “my husband's step mother " The captain made a deferential sa lute. Bully as he was. he knew how to be courteous when it suited bis purpose He bad beard enough of the wealthy backer's aristocratic wife to treat her with respect. "Beg pardon, mm; I wanted to tell the judge I was going.” The servant entered. "Tell Judge Brewster that Capt. Clinton is going." 'said Annie. Alicia. > meantime, was once more ! on the verge of collapse. The long threatened expose was now at hand. In another moment the judge and per haps her husband would come in. and Annie would hand them the letter which exculpated tier husband There was a moment of terrible suspense. Underwood who Introduced you to your husband. It was Underwood who aroused %your husband's jealousy. You went to his rooms that night. Your husband followfd you there, and the shooting took place!" Turning to Judge Brewster, he added, with a sar castic grin: "False confession, eh? Hypnotism, eh? I guess it's interna tional and constitutional law for yours after this." "You don't say so?" exclaimed An nie. irritated at the man's intolerable insolence. Judge Brewster held up a restrain ing hand. "Please say nothing," he said with dignity. "No, I guess I'll let him talk. Go on, captain," she said with a smile, as if thoroughly enjoying the situa tion. Alicia came forward, her face pale, but on it a look of determination, as if she had quite made up her mind as to what course to pursue. In her hand was Underwood's letter. Ad dressing Annie, she said, with emo tion: "The truth must come out sooner or later.” Seeing what she was about to do, Annie quickly put out her hand to stop her. She expected the banker's wife to do her duty, she had Insisted that she must, but now she was ready to do it, she realized what it was cost ing her. Her position, her future hap piness were at stake. It was too great a sacrifice. Perhaps there was some other way. “No, no, not yet," she whispered. “Howard's Life Comes Before You—Me—or Anybody.” Annie stood aloof, her eyes fixed on | the floor Suddenly, without uttering! a word, she drew Underwood's letter from her bosom, and quickly approach ing Alicia, placed it unnoticed in her band. The banker's wife flushed and then turned pale. She understood. Annie would spare her. Her lips parted to protest. Even she was taken back by such an exhibition of unself ishness as this. She began to stam mer thanks. “No. no.“ whispered Annie quickly, “don't thank me; keep it" Capt Clinton turned round with a Jeer. Insolently, he said to Annie: “You might as well own up—you've played a trick on us all." "No. Capt Clinton." she replied with quiet dignity; “I told you the simple truth. Naturally you don't be lieve It" "The simple truth may do for Judge Brewster," grinned the policeman, “but it won't do for me. I never ex pected this mysterious witness, who was going to prove that Underwood committed suicide, to make an ap pearance. did I. Maloney. Why not? Because, begging your pardon for doubting your word, there's no such person ' "Begging your pardon for disputing your word, captain." she retorted, mimicking him, “there is such a per son “ "Then where is she?” he demanded angrily. Annie made no answer, but looked for advice to Judge Brewster, who at that Instant entered the room. The captain glared at her viciously, and unable to longer contain his ! wrath, he bellowed: "I'll tell you where she la! She's right here In this room!" Pointing bis finger at Annie in theatrical fash ion. be went on furiously: “Annie Jeff ries, you’re the woman who visited Underwood the night of his death! I don’t hesitate to say so. I've said so an along, haven't 1. Maloney?” "Tea, you told the newspapers so,” retorted Annie dryly. Taking no notice of her remark, the captain blustered: "I’ve got your record, young wom an! . I know nil about you and your folks. Ton knew the two men when they were at college. You knew Un derwood before you made the ac quaintance of young Jeffries. It “was But Alicia brushed her aside and, thrusting the letter into the hand of the astonished police captain, she said: "Yes, now! Read that, captain!" Capt. Clinton slowly unfolded the letter. Alicia collapsed in a chair. Annie stood by helpless, but trying to collect her wits. The judge watched the scene with amazement, not under standing. The captain read from the letter: "'Dear Mrs. Jeffries." He stopped, and glancing at the signature, ex claimed "Robert Underwood!” Look ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim ed: “ 'Dear Mrs. Jeffries!' Is that con elusive enough? What did I tell you?" Continuing to peruse the letter, he read on: “Shall be found dead to morrow — suicide —'" He stopped short and frowned. “What’s this? Why, this is a barefaced forgery!” Judge Brewster quickly snatched the letter from his hand and. glancing over it quickly, said: "Permit .me. This belongs to my client." Capt. Clinton’s prognathous jaw snapped to with a click, and he squared his massive shoulders, as ha usually did when preparing for hos tilities: "Now, Mrs. JefTries," he said sharp ly. ’Til trouble you to go with me to headquarters.” Annie and Alicia both stood up. Judge Brewster quickly objected. “Mrs. JefTries will not go with you," be said quietly. "She bas made no ab tempt to leave the state." “She’s wanted at police headquar ters.” said the captain doggedly. ’’She’ll be there to-morrow morn ing." "She’ll be there to-night." He looked steadily at the judge, and the latter calmly returned his stare. There followed an awkward pause, and then the captain turned on his heel to depart. "The moment she attempts to leave the bouse,” he growled, "I shall ar rest her. Good night, judge." "Good-night, captain!” cried Annie mockingly. Til see you later," he muttered. "Come on, Maloney.” The door banged to. They were alone. ’What a sweet disposition!” laugh ed Annie. Judge Brewster looked sternly at her. Holding up the letter, he said: “What is the meaning of this? You are not the woman to whom this let ter is addressed?" "No," stammered Annie, "that is—” The judge interrupted her. Sternly he asked: “Is it your intention to go on the witness stand and commit perjury?" “I don't know. I never thought of that," she faltered. The Judge turned to Alicia. “Are you going to allow her to do so, Mrs. Jeffries?" “No, no,” cried Alicia, quickly; "I never thought of such a thing." “Then I repeat—is it your intention to perjure yourself?" Annie was si lent. and he went on: “I assume it is. but let me ask you: Do you ex pect me, as your counsel, to become partlceps criminis to this tissue of lies? Am 1 expected to build up a false structure for you to swear to? Am I?" “I don't know; I haven’t thought of it. " replied Annie. "If it can be done, why not? I'm glad you suggested it.” "I suggest it?” exclaimed the law yer. scandalized. “Yes,” cried Annie with growing exaltation; "it never occurred to me till you spoke. Everybody says I'm the woman who called on Robert Un derwood that night. Well, that's all right. Let them continue to think so. What difference does it make so long as Howard is set free?” Going to ward the door, she said: “Good night, Mrs. Jeffries!” The judge tried to bar her way. “Don’t go,” he said; “Capt. Clin ton's men are waiting outside." “That doesn’t matter!" she cried. “But you must not go!" exclaimed the lawyer in a tone of command. “I won't allow it They’ll arrest you! Mrs. JeffrieB, you'll please remain here." But Annie was already at the door. “I wouldn't keep Capt. Clinton waiting for the world." she cried. “Good-night. Judge Brewster, and God bless you!" The door slammed, and she was gone. (TO BE CONTINUED.) a tk. m ' Delicate Works of Art _ ' *--—. ■ ~—— Wonderful Ingenuity Displayed In Turning Out Microscopic Articles of Great Value. In 1578 a London locksmith con structed a lock made up of 11 differ ent pieces of metal, and when it was finished and the key attached the whole weighed but one grain. Fur thermore, he 'made a chain of gold, consisting of 43 links, and when he had fastened this to the lock and key he put one end of the chain round the neck of a flea, and found that the Insect was able to draw with ease both, chain and lock. Sixteen hundred ivory dishes were made by one Oswald Northlngerus, and exhibited before Pope Paid V. These dishes were perfect in every respect, but were so small as to be scarcely visible to the naked eye, and were all inclosed in a basket of the else of an ordinary peppercorn. The art of delicate microscopic workmanship has not. however, been confined to other times. It is not yet dead, as Is evidenced by the marvel ous; production a few years ago by a Jeweler of Turin of a miniature tug boat This little craft Is fashioned out of a single pearl. The sail of the boat is of beaten gold, studded with dia monds. and the binnacle light at the prow is a perfect ruby. An emerald forms the rudder, and the stand upon which the boat is mounted is a slab of^the whitest ivory. The entire weight is less than half an ounce, but when we come to the question of value we find we have got beyond the microscopic. The maker values his work at 15,000. Virtue of the Playground. Children are better in playgrounds than tn prison. It la better for the community to have children exercis ing on ladders and horlaontal bars and swings than to have them haunting the doors of poolrooms or smoking cigarettes tn the hidden shadows.,Chil dren with plenty of playground have n better chanoo with life than chil dren without And most children are without unless the community pro vides them. It Is cheaper to amuse them him to arrest It la cheaper to develop than to dwarf. It ts cheap er to save than to sink thorn.—Salt Lake Hamid. DEVELOPMENT OF CALVES BY HAND FEEDING IS PROFITABLE . One of Most Desirable Conveniences In Connection With This ' Work Is Handy Stanchion Shown In Illustration Herewith—Built Into the Fence Sur rounding the Pasture. CALF STANCHIONS. MCTfOKAL £L£mmOff \ ■ 2® fi fTKWT CtEVXTTOJr. Home Made Calf Stanchion. There is money In calves raised by hand. If one is equipped for it or will equip himself, it is believed to be more profitable in every way to raise calves by hand than to let them run with the dams. This has been dem onstrated over and over, but because of the slightly additional amount of work necessary it is not practiced so often as would really be profitable, says the Kansas Farmer. There are many cases, of course, where emer gencies demand that the calf be raised by hand. There are more cases where this could be done profit i ably If it were undertaken in the right way. One of the conveniences which is desirable in the development of calves by hand feeding is the stanchion : shown in the accompanying cnt. It does cot require long to train the calves so that they will go of their own accord to their proper places and the stanchion is so easily and so J cheaply built that it dees not pay to do without it. As shown in the.cut. It Is intended to be built into and as a part of the ' fence surrounding the calf pasture. The materials necessary are some 2 ! by 4s for the frame work, and some I barrel staves for the upright pieces which enclose the calves' heads. These barrel staves are placed in such a manner that one of them which fits about the calFs. neck Is movable at the upper end. The lower end is held in place by a 20-penny nail driven through the center of the stave so that it may act as a hinge and allow the upper end to move freely for the insertion and removal of the calFs head. On the outside of the stanchion, which is a part of the calFs pasture fence. Is placed a rack as shown in the lower part of the engraving, which is intended to hold ordinary milk crocks for feeding the calves. In these crocks can be placed the sklm milk for the calves and with it any grain ration that may be desirable to give them. The particular stanchion from which this picture was taken was owned by a man who had great faith in Kaffir corn as a grain ration for his calves. His custom was to place the feed of Kaffir corn in the crock with the milk, and let the calves do the rest. These crocks are easily emptied and easily cleaned, while the calves are not using them they can be left in place for the sun shine to purify and cleanse. The estimated cost of this calf stanchion where all materials must be purchased, is about $2.50. This pro provides for a stanchion large enough to accommodate six calves, though the cut shows provision for only four. Of course, the stanchion can be made as iong or as short as may be desired and on most farms the material nec essary is already at hand. In such cases the cost would be nothing more than the labor of construction. The drawing is so clearly made that per haps no further details are necessary about the method of building, and any man who is handy with tools can con struct this stanchion in a very short time and have it in operation. The results of experimental work in calf feeding at the Kansas ex periment station have been pub lished in the form of bulletins, and may be had by addressing that insti tution. Feed for Milk. To get the milk it is necessary to stuff the ccAvs. Find out what is best for them, then stuff them with feed. TRUE FRIEND OF GARDENER . Toad Consumes Angle Worms, Snails, Sowbugs, Spiders, Ants and Various Caterpillars. <By H. A. GOSSARD.) The toad is a very valuable friend to the gardener. Toads live for sev eral years and by preference remain on the same feeding grounds from year to year. About 98 per cent, of the toads' food consists of animal matter. Among the forms regularly eaten are angle worms, snails, sowbugs. thousand-legged worms, spiders, ants, grasshoppers, crickets, cutworms, bee tles and various caterpillars. From 60 to 80 per cent, of injurious insects and a small per cent, of beneficial in jects go in with its customary ration. The stomach is filled and emptied about four times in each 24 hours. Vpon the basis of stomach examin ations. it has been estimated that dur ing the 90 day period extending over May. June and July, a grown toad will consume 2.160 cutworms. 1.800 thousand-legged worms. 2.160 sow bugs, 3.240 ants. 360 weevils, and 360 ground beetles, the last being ben eficial Insects. The total sum there fore. for the 90 days is 360 beneficial insects and 9.720 injurious ones de stroyed. English and French gardeners ap preciate the value of toads and as high as 925 per hundred is said to be often paid for them Owing to the dislike of the creat ures for new and unfamiliar surround ings. it is advisable In many cases to provide a breeding pool for them in order that the young may establish themselves where they are wanted. A shallow pool of cement, having a small but constant water supply is sufficient. Stagnant water is better than running water from the stand point of the toad raiser. The young toads will leave the water by midsummer or before mos quitoes become abundant, and the pool should then be drained to pre vent mosquito breeding. A small In door acquarium protected from mos ( The Garden Toad. quitoes by screens, may prove more satisfactrov than an outdoor pool. Supply with tresh water plants and clams, and feed the toads with bits of dog biscuit or chopped fresh meat as needed. Do not feed more of any food than the toads and tadpoles will consume, or the water will become contaminated. Toads are especially valuable to greenhouse men, keeping down slugs, snails, sow bugs, plant lice and such destructive Insects. excellence OF WINTER CRASS Stock Should be tc Fields Every , . Good Day to Eut Good Feeds That Otherwise ore Wasted. On almost every farm there Is some land that can be devoted to winter pasture. The grass and other forage in the fence rows la good feed most years till the last of the year or longer, and the stock ought to be in the fields every good day to eat these feeds that would otherwise waste. By gathering the corn ns early as It will do to crib much good winter pasture can be derived from the stalk field. Cattle and horses will do bet ter In the field eating stalks than they will In the stall eating fodder when the wenthdf la not wet or rainy. Let the stock turn the refuse cornfield into money early In the winter and save the feed in storage for later win ter use. A few acres at blue grass pasture for winter is a splendid thing on the farm in growing live stock cheaply. The field In blue grass can be pas tured early In the spring and then al lowed to grow up without pasturing during the summer and fall for winter use. One using such a blue grass pas ture will find that colts and other young stock will be healthier and do better In every way than when stalled for weeks and months at a time Horses and colts will secure the grass even when It is covered with a slight amount of snow.. Although it is a good thing to turr the stock out to pasture in winter, where there la something for them to eat outside, yet they should have good shelter on cold, wet and stormy days and nights. When the animal la rest ing. animal heat is required to keep it warm, and if It is allowed to re main out in the wet and cold the feed eaten during the day will be tranu formed into animal heat, and the ani mal will make no gains. Red top may be sown with timothy or alone; it is best suited to moist Isnd. IGNORANCE IS BLISS. e£» t— Miss Oldgirl—What do you think of Fred proposing to me when he hasn't known me a week? Miss Frank—I think that's the rea son. “ECZEMA ITCHED SO BADLY I COULDN’T STAND IT.” “I suffered with eczema on my neck for about six months, beginning by lit tle pimples breaking out. I kept scratching till the blood came. It kept getting worse, I couldn't sleep nights any more. It kept itching for about a month, then I went to a doctor and got some liquid to take. It seemed as if I was going to get better. The itching stopped for about three days, but when it started again, was even worse than before. The eczema itched so badly I couldn't stand it any more. “I went to a doctor and he gave me some medicine, but didn't do any good. We have been having Cuticura Rem edies in the house, so I decided to try them. I had been using Cuticura Soap, so I got me a box of Cuticura Ointment, and washed off the affected part with Cuticura Soap three times a day, and then put the Cuticura Oint ment on. The first day I put it on. it relieved me of itching so I could sleep ill that night. It took about a week, then I could see the scab come off. I kept the treatment up for three weeks, md my eczema was cured. “My brother got his face burned with gun powder, and he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The people ail :hought he would have scars, but you -an't see that he ever had his face burned. It was simply awful to look at before the Cuticura Remedies (Soap and Ointment) cured it.” (Signed) Miss Elizabeth Gehrki, For -est City, Ark., Oct. 16. 1910. Although Cuticura Soap and Ointment >re sold by druggists and dealers everywhere, i sample of each, with 32-page book, will be mailed free on application to ■Cuticura.” Dept. 17 L, Boston. Degenerated. Kid McCoy, the hero of 125 battles, is to open a sanitarium at Stamford. He said the other day to a New York reporter: “I hope in my sanitarium to restore lots of grumpy middle-aged people to perfect health, and if I give them back perfect health I’ll give them back youth atid gayety and romance. If mid dle age is stupid, if middle age Is pro saic. it is only because the health of middle age is poor. "The woman,” he continued, “who sends her grumpy mate to my estab lishment will no longer have to make the bitter complaint of Mrs. Blank. “ ‘My husband, 15 years ago.' said Mrs. Blank, ‘used to kiss me every time we passed through a tunnel. But aow—’ “ishe gave a bitter laugh. " ‘Now,’ she said, ‘he takes a long pull at his traveling flask.’ “ A Student of Humanity. Mrs. Carter and her cook, says the 3rcoklyn Citizen, were discussing the nurder which had harrowed the dusky :itizens of the countryside. "Will dey hang him fer killin' of lis wife. Miss Cyarter?” “We can’t tell yet, Aunt Jinny. The :ourt will decide. Of course, if they >rove he did it on purpose—” “Done it a purpose! Law, Miss Cyarter. in course he kilt him wife a purpose! Honey, ain’t I done been narried? Don't I know men?” It's human nature, but bad medi .'ine. to buck about the walk up hill after we’ve enjoyed a good long slide down! SOUND SLEEP Can Easily Be Secured. •Tp to 2 years ago,” a woman writes, *1 was in the habit of using both tea »nd coffee regularly. "I found that my health was begin aing to fail, strange nervous attacks would come suddenly upon me, making me tremble so excessively that I could not do my work while they lasted; my sleep left me and I passed long nights In restless discomfort I was filled with a nervous dread as to the future. “A friend suggested that possibly tea and coffee were to blame, and I decided to give them up. and in cast ing about for a hot table beverage, which I felt was an absolute necessity, l was led by good fortune to try Post am. ‘ For more than a year I have used it three times a day and expect, so much good has it done me, to con tinue its use during the rest of my life. “Soon after beginning the use of Postum, I found, to my surprise, that. Instead of tossing on a sleepless bed through the long, dreary night, I dropped into a sound, dreamless sleep the moment my head touched the pil low. “Then I suddenly realized that all my nervousness had left me, and my appetite, which had fallen off before, had all at once been restored so that I ate my food with a keen relish. “All the nervous dread has gone. 1 walk a mile and a half each way to my work every day and enjoy it I Bad an interest in everything 'that goes on abont me that makes life a pleasure. All this I owe to leaving off l*a and coffee and the use of Postum. for I have taken no medicine.” Name giTen by Postum Co.. Battle Creek. lOch. "There's a reason,’’ and it is ex plained in the little hook, “The Road to Wellvtlle,” in pkgs. ' -Bw **** 1W »*r” letter » A aew —* >ww" Owe to Hat. They htuu**11**’ ,r**’ Ml at kmrau