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"I have used Ayer's Hair Vigor for a great many years and it lias been very satisfactory to me in every way. I have recommended it to a great many of my friends and they have all been perfectly satisfied \rith it. " | Mrs. A. Edwards , San Fran cisco , Cal. , Feb. 9 , 1899. That's always the way with our Hair Vigor. When per sons use it they are always so highly pleased with it that they tell their friends about it. If your hair is short , too thin , splits at the ends , is rough , or is falling out , our Hair Vigor will perfectly satisfy you. If your hair is just a little gray , or perfectly white , Ayer's Hair Vigor will bring back to it all the dark , rich color it had $1.00 bottle. tP and . a | years years ago. All druggists. Write the Doctor If you do not obtain all the benefits yon desire from the use of the Vigor , write the Doctor about It. Howill ten you just the right thing to do , and \vill send you his book on the Hair and Scalp if you request it. Address , Dr. J. C. AVER , Lowell , Mass. Special Offer until Jan. 1st. DO YOU WAMT ONE ? 'he The Best Piano in the market. We wish to immediately place one in every town in the state , knowing by experience that wherever we sell one other sales are sure to follow. To in troduce these pianos we will , from now until January 1st , make a Factory wholesale price on the first piano to go to any locality where we have not already sold one. This means a great saving to the buyer. We Do Not Mention the Actual Price Because we will only sell one piano in each locality at this extremely low price , hoping through the advertise ment to sell others at a profit to which every dealer and manufacturer is just ly entitled. Terms cash or easy pay ments. Pianos sent on approval. Write for catalogue and full partic ulars. We also sell the Ellington , Hamilton and Valley Gem pianos and Hamilton and Monarch organs. DSCKINSON & 1-5USTOW. 1514 Douglas St. . Omaha. TRADE MARK PREPARED FC3 LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY. * MANUFACTURED CM.YBY SASTACURABMANUFACTURI.\H3 CO " " aMA"HA."NEB. I be WONDER of the AGE , Mo Boiling No Cooking Et Stiffens the Goods it Whitens the Goods It Polishes the Goods It makes all garments fresh aad crisp as when first bought new. TRY A SAMPLE PACKAGE. You'll like it if you try it. You'll buy it if you try It. You'll use It if you try it. Try it- Sold by all Grocers. CURES COUGHS AND COLDS. PREVENTS CONSUMPTION. K3LLI All DrngRlsts , 25c. Highest Cacb Frice Pa la for Poultry , Game , Batter , Eggs , Eend for ta > 8 and prices. Robert Purvln. Established 1870. Omaha. Neb. FORGOT ILEE TONGFOE. MARIA LIVED ALONE FOR TWENTY YEARS. Hut Civilization Killed Her Died In Iiccs Tlimi Three MoatliH After Iloln Taken to Simla Uarbura Her JCcuiurii- ublo Ureas of 'I'tuther. . About Ecvcnty miles off the coast of Southern California lies the Island of San Nicolas a veritable desert , wind-swept to aich a degree that one might v/ell Imagine that the furies are guarding the island , says the Scien tific American. San Nicolas , which is twelve miles long and four or five wide , has no harbors , the anchorage being merely a lee under the low hills , the fact that the wind blows directly off-shore making it possible for vessels to anchor here at certain seasons. On this island , which has been the cen tral point of a romance and tragedy of much interest , deserted and alone , Maria Better-Than-Nothlng , the wild woman of San Nicolas , lived twenty years long enough to forget her people ple and even her language. The story told by Prof. C. F. Holder ie ca fol lows : "For centuries the island was Inhabited by a race of hardy mariners who have left their monuments in large shell heaps and mounds that cover many acres. Less than 100 years ago the Franciscan fathers determined to take the natives away from the in hospitable island and provide them with homes around the various mis sions , where they could also be com fortably converted. With this object in view a vessel was sent to the island , and after much difficulty the Indians , now reduced to about 100 , were col lected , and taken aboard , deserting thousands of implements which their ancestors had used for centuries. When the vessel was about to sail one of the women discovered that her child had been left behind. But it was blowing a gale and the vessel could not hold , so the captain sailed away , whereupon the frantic mother dashed into the sea and swam back to shore , making her way successfully through the surf. The captain of the vessel promised to return for the woman , but soon after his vessel was wrecked and no attempt was made to rescue the poor Indian woman until twenty years after , when a priest determined to make an effort to learn whether she was alive. He enlisted the services of an otter hunter and several Indians , who , in a small schooner known as the Better-Than-Nothing , set sail for San Nicolas. They landed on the island and very soon found evidence that some one was living there , but avoid- ng them. To make the search perfect the men formed a line across the gland at certain distances apart , which resulted in the discovery of the wild woman. She was sitting by a brush hut in a canyon , about which was a windbreak of whalebones and various material. She smiled and spoke to the Indians in a language they did not understand , but they fell on their faces before her as though to worship her. She offered them food and readily consented to go with them and was taken aboard the schooner with a tame otter. She was dressed in the skins of birds , over which was a garment of sealskin. She was named Better-Than-Nothing , after the vessel , and by signs succeeded in telling some Indians on the mainland something of her history. At first she had mourned the loss of her friends , then the dogs killed her baby and she wished to die and was sick for a long time. She was taken to Santa Barbara , where In dians from all about were brought to her to see if they could understand her language , but without avail. She lived with different families at Santa Bar bara , but civilization proved disas trous to her and in leas than three months she died. Her remarkable dress of feathers was sent to Rome as a curiosity , and the remains of the un fortunate woman found a resting- place in the sanctified ground of the mission. San Nicolas has proved a veritable treasure house for the archaeologist , and tons of stone im plements have been taken from va rious mounds on the island. One of the most remarkable shell mounds In the world Is found here , being , it is said , nearly a mile long and ten feet in average height. " Irish TTlt. Seumas MacManus in the Saturday Evening Post : Two navvies , ill-clad , dirt-covered , rain-soaked , got pos session of a heavenly nook between two high stone walls while an extra- heavy sleet shower prevailed. They had "hunkered" low , and were watch ing the smoke-wreaths mount from their pipes. "I'm toul , " said one of them , breaking a reverie , "I'm toul , Jamie , that the king of Jarminy niver smskes. " Both regarded the wreaths again for a minute in silence. "Poor man ! I wouldn't like to be him , Larry would you ? " Betty Haran of Thrummcn was a very pious old Methodist Father Dan often dropped into Betty's for a gossip. "Betty , " said Father Dan , "I always find you stuck in your Bible. Now , tell me truly , do you understand it all ? " "Of course I do , " indignantly. "Well , well. I've been studying it all my life , and I don't understand it all yet. " "An' if yer reverence is a blockhead , do ye think every wan else like yerself ? " "Women Scarce There. The disproportion of the sexes is still very great in West Australia. There are only 54,000 women in a population of 168,000. Everybody sympathizes with the man -who weds with a hen-pecked pros pect. C. Oliver Iselin is credited with de claring that he will no longer under take to build or manage a yacht to defend the America's cup and his re tirement will probably be followed by that of Nat Herreshoff , designer of three of the defenders. 8100 Xtov7i'.rcl 3109. The readers of this paper will bo pleased to learn tho' , there Is at ler.st one dreaded disease that fir > nco hs : been able to cure in all its stages , and that Is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is thu only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. . Catarrh being a constitu tional disease , requires a constitutional treat ment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally , acting directly upon thu blond and mucous fair- faces of the system , thereby destroying the foundation of the disease , and Klvint : the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The pro prietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of Testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO. , Toledo , O. Sold by druugists inc. Hall's Family Pills are the best. For use in exercising the finger muscles and increasing the strongtn of the grip a new device is composed of a bar adapted to be held by the fingers , with a second bar held by juns passing through the ends of the first , the tension being produced by rubber cords or springs. A lady writer says : "No marned man can be a dude. " Of course not ; no man , married or single , can be a dude any more than a dude can be a man. Mexico. On Tuesday , Jan. 23 , a special vesti- buled train of Pullman palace cars , compartment , drawing-room , library , observation and dining cars will start from Chicago , going to the City of Mexico and to other prominent cities of the republic and back to Chicago again , making the tour of all Mexico complete. The party will bo strictly limited and absolutely first class. Tickets include all expenses everywhere. The tour is under the personal escort and direction of Mr. Reau Campbell , general manager of The American Tourist Association. For maps , books of the tour , tickets , etc. , call on agents of the Chicago , Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. The deposit of vapor and hoar frost on window panes is prevented by coat ing the window with a composition re cently patented by a Belgian , consist ing of water , glycerine , sugar ami co- marin , the resulting compound being transparent and rendering the window clear at all times. A Prince of Commerce. John M. Smyth , head of the great house The John M. Smyth Co. , has built up , by years of hard work , the greatest institution of its kind in the world. His name is a household word in Chicago. Their "ad. " in another part of this paper should be of interest to every one. Get their catalogue of everything to eat , wear or use. Many a man who knows nothing about the tariff would go on a tariff he could stand the bartender off. FITS Permanently Cured. Xo fits or nervousness after flfbt day's use of Dr. Kline's Gieat I.'erve Ue.toier. Semi for FKEE 82.OO tiial bottle and treatise. IJB. II. II. KLINE , Ltd. , 931 Arch , fit. , rtiladelphia , Pa. A mixture , in equal parts , of linseed oil and vinegar will do wonders iu cleaning furniture. I believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine that will cure consumption. Anna il. Ross , Williauisport , Pa. , Nov. 12 , ' 95. Miss Helen Gould's present attitude toward Mormonism is no new thing with her. Several years ago she was a warm supporter of Kate Field in a similar movement. C.C.C. LINE NOW OPEN ! Completed and Opened to the Public. Greatest Improvement of tlio Ago Anyone Can Ride Over It to Health and Happiness * Chicago. [ Special. ] The new C. C. C. line is now open to the public , and at once gained an enormous patronage on account of the meritorious service it performs. The line is built on solid merit , and leads by the straightest and shortest route to Health. Everybody Is delighted , and those who thought they would never reach Health and Happiness again have found this an easy and sure way of get- tinp there. Ninety per cent of the ills of humanity are caused by lazy livers , chronic consti pation and their consequences , Impure blood and a poisoning of the whole sys tem. What's the use of stumbling along the roadway , sick and weary , when you can quickly ride to health by taking Gas- carets. Buy and try Cascarets Candy Cathartic to-day. You will find that It's what they do , not what we say they'll do , that will please you. Sold by drug gists generally , lOc , 25c or 50c per box , or by mail for price. Send for booklet and free sample. Address , Sterling Item- edy Co. , Chicago ; Montreal , Can. ; New This is the CASCARET tab let. Every tablet of the only genuine Cascarets bears the magic letters "C C C. " Look at the tablet before you buy , and beware of frauds. Imita tions and substitutes. Some people attempt to counterfeit dignity with self-importance. Cared After Repented Failures With Others I will Inform addicted to Morphine Laudanum , Opium , Cocaine , of never-falling , harmless , borne- cure. Mrs. M. II. Baldwin , Box 1212 , Chicago , 111. Mistakes that make one wiser are generally costly education. Go to your grocer to-day and get a 150. package of It takes the place of cof ' fee at the cost. Made from pure grains it- is nourishing and health * fill. Insist that ytrar grocer glres yon QEAIN-O. Accept no imitation. . BVy-THEGEhMNE-MANFD-By An improved method of securing the ends of tent ropes has been patented , a U-shaped box being attached to the end of the rope , with a clamping lever pivoted in the box to bind the rope when formed into a loop for seeming around a post. TO COKE A COLD IN ONE DAT , rake Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. All rtrugg'.sts refund the money if it fails to cure 25c. E. W. Grove's signature on each bos. Lots of people would starve if they were to sit down and wait patiently for the return of the bread they east upon the waters. 3.50 SHOES Worth $4 to S6 compared with other makes. Indorsed by over 1,000,000 wearers. The genuine have W. L. Douglas' name and price stamped on bottom. Take no substitute claimed teas as good. Your dealer should keep them if , not , we will send a pair on receipt of price. State kind of leather , size , and width , plain cr cap toe. Catalogue A free. , P. : L. DOUGLAS SHOE CO. . Brockton. Mass. FREE GOVERNMENT LANDS. . . There are still thousands of acres of ROT- ernment lands in the states or Yashi gton and Oregon , also prairie and tiinbar lands near latiroad and water communication that can bs bought for $3.00 peracre ; and there are no cyclones , blizzards , lon winters or real hot summers , no failuie of crops , but always Rood markets. If you wish to raise Rrain , principally , or fruit , or the finest .stock on earth , you can find locations in these two states where you can do this to perfection. 1 f you are looking for employment and wish to secure steady work at good wages. I can help you to do this. I have no land for sale , but if you want in formation about this write me at 199 E. , Third St. . St. Paul. Minn. R. E. WERKMAN. TTe want first-class , energetic young men to take irders for our Celebrated I.utlj Wonted Beidj-to-Weir , Nothing. To the right kind of man we will forward I 'BEE a Email book of samples of cloth. Below each ' ample we describe how the suits are made. "We are . ] Manufacturers , and will give you the lowest whole- ale prices. The right kind of a man can make a big alary. Address tfORK BROS. & CO. , CHICAGO. ILL. HOOS3ER FIRE KINDLERS (00 ( FIRES FOR 3c. "Warranted for three years ; agents are selling .housanas at biff profits. Sample sent postpaid tor 15c. THE E. T. ATV/ELL CO : , Cumorah , Mo. V&/0&/VV W ra S3s js LS 1 pgg sBrasr , Best ! RSachiheon Earth At the Price , $14.25 for Our "HELBA" Ccwing Machine. A high-arm , high-grade machine equal towhat others are asking $25.00 to $ ! 5.00 for. Guaranteed by us for 20 years from date of purchase , against any imperfec tion in material or workmanship. The ctand is made o ? the best iron and is nicely proportioned. The cabinet tvork is perfect and is furnished in your choice of sntfque.oak or walnut. It has seven drawers all handsomely carved and with nickel-plated ring pulls. The mechan ical construction is equal to that of any machine regardless of price. All working parts are of the best oil-tem pered tool steel , every bearing perfectly fitted and adjusted to as to rf.nkc the running qualities the lightest , most per fect and nearest noiseless of any machine made. This Sewine Machine has all the latest improvements. It makes a perfect and uni form LOCK STITCH , and will do the best work on either the lightest muslins or heaviest cloths , sewing over seams and rough places without skipping stitches. A full s t of best steel attachments , nicely nickel-plated and enclosed in a handsome plush-lined metal , japanned box , and a complete assortment o { accessories and book of instruction FURNISHED FREE with each machine. fifl RSY5 ? TRIAJ 'e ship this machine C.O.D. subject to approval , on receipt of two uu im i o i ri i HI. , . . dollars. If. on examination yon are convinced that \vo are saving you$23or$30onagentIspricopaythebalanceandfreightchar esthentry fa * m aaa the machine. If notsatisCedatanytimewithinGOdayssend the machine * k. a fft * & back to us at our expense and wo will refund the full purchase price 3 $ I yaia which is Hstsd at lowest wholesale prices everything to eat wear and useis furniste ed on receipt of only 109 to partly payt postage or expressage and as evidence lof good faith the ! 0 ? is allowed on first purchase amounting to $199 or above. MONTHLY GROCERY PRICE LIST FREE. | 'THIS $35 Steve for S2J.4JSave the * Retailers'Profit-save tha rtTioleralera Pro3 > . Tatfe advantcce of ocr contract Vpnrchaso. Others have advanced their * prices of ParlorStoves , but onr contract vriththe manufacturers compels them 7to furnish us witn these , no wo can sell I them at a small profit at $ a.ilf2J.27 and IT * , ! . YOU would be proud of either , cne of these parlor stoves. The pictures pi vo bat a Inint idea of their elegance. Sent C. O. V. on rcceiptof 37c , rooto pay balance to your banker or freight ccrent nn arrival at ; our depot. BfiThecreateet bargains ever offered. A Large Stoyo takes le s fuel than a email one fur heat given : bear in mind when ordering. 9tfxl2 # 113-PAGE STOVE CATALOGUE FBEE. T. M. EGBERTS' SUPPLY HC Menton this paper to advertisers. FREE LAKQ Catalogues cr for accent 1SrL'HS.stamp : A Furniture. B Hornets end Vehicles C Stoves and Hanges. D Acricnltnral Implements. E Baby Carriage ? . F IJrncs end Patent Medicines. G Musical Instruments. H Organs nd Sewing Machines. ! Bicycles. J Cans aad Sporting Goods. K LadifR' and Cents' Furnishing Goods. L Dry Good ? . Fri Resdy-made Clotbine tor Men and BOJB. N Boots and Shoes O Ladies' Capes and Cloaks. Send 15 cts and our Large Supply Catalocoe contain. Inc. over lOCOpact sand overone hundred the asaad cut * and prices will beEentezpresspaid. ) USE , MINNEAPOLIS , W. N. U. OMAHA. No-48 1899 Send to-day forourhandwmelyengraved CSth annUersary work on patents FIJEE MAhON. FKNW1CK & LAWKENCK. Patent Lawyers , W ualiiiictoii. U.