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TTTTC HAfATTA TiAir.V Tll.T ? . RTTISTHA V RPPTI\mi.n PAITRS A SCOTCH SUMMER RESORT Visit to Oban , Nestling Quietly Among the Highlands and Islands. NVHITE CITY SET IN EMERALD AND BLUE AV'lifiro Hnnltrrlng Wnnthnr Conilncr * ti > Ouoil I'elloimhlii ncicrlptlon ot Homo ol the IMin Hi Ilnl > ltnrnVurlly Decorous In I'nmlve I'lmmurc * . 1S03.\ \ OIUN , Scotland , Aug. 10.-lSpcclnl toTnn IEP. . ] The purple shadows of evening were falling among Hi henthor-swarded corrlcs when wo whirled through the Pass of Awe. Then cnmo n long stretch of desolate-looking heath. Then followed dim glimpses of the wicnl ruins of Castto Dunstaffnago and the misty Falls of Ix > ra. So It was night , with picturesque lights and shades upon the sound , and n gentle hum of quiet nnd repose wlttim the streets , when tlio train crept Into Oban , ttio most noted watering place of Scot land , nnd n fine largo creature with the dia lect of Sk.ve nnd nn atmosphere of usque baugh guiltless of the taint of excise , after informing mo with winsome honesty that both himself and nil the hotels were "ru' , " for a silver sixpence , In hand paid , conducted me with some forgivable detour and delay to n very old , n very tiny , but still a very tidy and comfortable Inn. The Kuldwifo of the Inn had some doubts nbout admitting mo. She hoard my wan derer's story in silence , nnd examined my credentials critically. Then she retired fern n whispered consultation with her female servants , during which I overboard with some trepidation the remark : "Hocanna bo muckiowi' butnin wee hand bag. " "Oh , ay , " was urged by another voice , "but mony Yonkccs ha' go'd teed OOP i' ' thoer clacs. " "Awcol , I'll take him o'ernioht , an' put him i'th' dochtcr's ' ' room , it he's na'lll to thole I" She bade me enter with some asperity , lighted a candle and conducted mo up a nar row winding stair. Wo entered a large , low- coillngcd room , with two tiny windows like embrasures of n fortallco , whoso furniture consisted solely of a high , old-fashioned bed , a rickety table ot deal , a hugo nrm-chalr and tt rag carpet of the olden zig-zag pattern. She sot the candle upon the deal table with n bang , and then with tiio air of conferring some \voiiurou3 favor , abruptly said : "D'yo ken where yo are nee ! " Igavoltupas pleasantly as I could , not yet being familiar with the geography of Oban. "D'yo ken nbootDochtcr Johnson ? " "Tho great Doctor Johnson who once visited Scotland with Boswoll ? " "Ay , that's th' mon. Yo'vo gotten the vararoom ho loadgcd In. Ho hail the bonni est tilcht hero in Scoatland , I'm sure though th' boos was wcclquat o' him , ho sneered saoload th'plaistor a'crarkitl But ye ha' tli' same chair , the same bed an' a' . Tis a niucklo delight to u' that cooin. " "And iho same bed-clothes ? " I asked , rue fully , with a Blanco at the stuffy belongings. "You know , my good womau , that was ISO years asro. " " 1 doot , sir , " she answered with spirit , "yo'ro takui' mo oop wrung. Dinna bo sao mucklo nul'd-mou'a. Deed th' claes na' been wool washlt synol" And with this the gultlwifc snapped her self out of the room in high dudgeon , but re turned shortly In restored good humor and with request for my order for-tea.- Order Wlmt You Want Got What You'Onii.- For the benefit of these who como after mo , I should reveal the truth that it Is ono thing to order a meal at n Scottish , or for that matter at an English inn , und quto } an other accomplishment to secure what you uro led to belie vo that the hotel affords. I do not refer to these largo und respectable city establishments where , If your bill may bo moro confusing than at the average Amer ican hotel , your comfort will be quite us well " looked after , but to those countless pretty "and cozy places of entertainment ono must needs so'otton resort to in extended travel in the interesting provincial regions of Britain. After a long day's Journey the least carnal of us will dwell upon enticing visions of savory chops and luscious cold joint ? , niuli , the appetite is oven bold enough to modestly plead lor warm potatoes. Settled ut your inn , thrso forgivable longings lind immediate expression. You decide on having a nieo. tidy supper in your own room. "What would you like for tea , sir ? " evokes tlio hopeful in quiry ns to what tnoro may bu most handy uud hearty in the house. "Oh , nuythink at all you HUt , sir1 is invariably the placid ro- spouso. Rapturous processions of steaming toothsome things are instantly cotijurrd. You suggest a mutton chop , thiclr , rare und hot , a pluteof cheese , teaorcotteoand cream , alter , by all mtuns cream , and toast or biscuit. Your waiter ocglns to wear u look of pained surprise. "I'll see at once , sir , " and tie disappears ; disappears for such n ruesoino" lime , that you are In a proper mood for compromise when ho returns with , " 'Iho chops are liout , sir , an" 1 was told to say , sir , 'ow as wo never serves j > urtatcrs fur tea , sir. " "Oh , very well ; make it some cold Joint and checso then ; plenty of it now , and hero's a sixpence for yourself. Look sharp , now , I'm hungry. " Tliero Is laggardness - ness in his stun and lono. but ho answers you rosccifully | enough : "All right sir , I'll see directly " A lonir lima now elapses. You begin to really worry , Perhaps you may have the temerity to pull the tassel o ( a hugo bell- cord , and alarmingly hear the resultant clangingiud clamor like that from the ef forts uf li now sot of chango-rlngurs. A shook- headed maul plumps her shock head within the door. Sho. lee , seems alarmed , and she asks , "What might you bo : \vantin' , sir1 ? You loss her u sixpence and explain. She also says sho'll see about it "directly , " The waller ut length tups at your door , but docs not come In. Ho wanly inserts his nupkinod arm and a portion of his head. 'Sorry , sir , but the cheese an' iho Joint's locked up , sir. Alight there bo anything else you might bo wUhln'to'avo " , sirl" l/'miipromliuil on Hum ituil Kgg , Kaveuous nnd dusprrato you repress bum- Ing words und handy furuliuro aiftl ut last gasp out ; "In heaven's mime is there anything in ihls house I can got to eal before I starve } " The door Is closed u litllo , but the voloo behind it re turns ; -Oh , yes , sir , 'Am an' heggs , sir. llvxcollont 'am , mi' fresh laid heggs , sir. Will it Uo a pot o' tun with 'cm , sir , an' uomo brena and bulter ? All worry neat nu1 tidy , an' no wall ut all , sir , " You gronn assent and sink into your chair with another trav eler's castlo-of-alr ruthlessly shuttered. "Ugh I" you mutter , "thosu everlasting ham and eggs and tea , and tea and hum and eggs 1" But tnoy are all before you In a Jiffy ( for they have been all the time preparing ) uud your busy , bustling landlady with whitest cap ux > u her head , sweetest cloth for your table , with duiuty pot of "clotted" cream , delft pot or odorous tea beneath a pretty "cosoy"and her most winsome smile and purring path rings around you. smooth uwui'iour frowns until you half furglvo their mnk uupliclty in the snug and cheery comfort you Imve found. It is the same in Scotland us iu Kuglaml. The dialect only differs. Ask only for hnm and egg * and tea. Vou will then always bo served quickly and well Jlohidu ? your oill will bu less ; fur you will ba accounted nn old and n wise traveler. llosvvell says Dr , .lohtuun and himself had "n good night's rest" at their Inn at Oban , \vhoru thvy breakfasted at their leisure , but could ' 'eel but ono Bridle huru , which , ac- oo ni I UK to the nuulm , dctur iliKulori , wan appropriated to Dr Johnson's sheltio. " My rest was equally as good , whether or not the story o' Dr. Jouusou's occupancy of the fun and room hud been n forulvablu liclion , but my unwklusl wasut my lady's leisure rather than at my own. Whllo waiting for the lueal 1 hoard issuing from the ivgion of the cullery a < jiulut HtKhluuU soutf like those Itie City of ISUES'A " CORDIAL INVITATIOS To the People of the UNITED STATES , CANADA and MEXICO to visit it during the T I I D Seventy-five Thousand ELEGTRIO and LIGHTS are required to produce tli Which excell in extent and gorgeousness any i illuminations ever attempted in any city of the World. The spectacle includes miles of streets brilliantly lighted , with many colored globes. ELECTRIC FOUNTAINS , : MYRIADS OF GAS HIGHTS , ELECTRIC BULLETINS , ELBCTBIC PANORAMAS , GAS TRANSPARENCIES , ELECTRIC PORTRAITS , ELECTRIC REVOLVING * STARS , GAS ARCHES , COLUMBIAN TABLEAU , ELECTRIC FLAGS , COMBINATIONS , FLORAL ARCHES , ELECTRIC ARCHES , GAS CLUSTERS , COMBINATION EFFECTS. 5 ' 9 THE TENTH ANNUAL 'EXPOSITION. , r The only successful Annual Exposition in the world , will open Sept. jftth remain open until October 2ist. " FoUr CCTJ certs paiiy by SOl/SA'S Graid Goigcerfc JQaipf ) , e/ j - ' Vocal and Instrumental Solos by Madame SCALCHI And orther artists of international reputation. Magnificent Paintings and Pictures in the Art Galleries. Splendid displays of Manufactures and Liberal Arts , w Electrical and Mechanical Departments of Exceptional Interest , , And a general array ot exhibits valued at many hundred thousand dollars. INCLUSIVE ADMISSION FEE 25c. NO EXTRA CHARGES. { m One , or one and one-third faretfor the Round ' flBfip'ton special dates during the Carnival. ALL RATES REDUCED/ VISITORS TO THE ' * / WORLD'S ' FAIR are especially invited to secure transportation via St. Louis and spend a few 'inthe.great * Metropolis * of the West and South-WW during ; the Carnival Period. " days ; ! j 7 ' 5 4 i - . . . . . . -14 * 4 ' | J i ' - , ' ' . * ; : * F'o'r " " - - ' - - 5 -2 ; further particulars as to , rates 'apply to nearest Railroad Station , ' " Agent and for ' * , ! % " " " " ' programmes and Ifs'ts'of ! 7/i 5 ' 2 ' r t - - special attractions on forty consecutive days , to BUREAU OF IHFORSMTIONAUTUHNAL ! F STIl/iTI / S im % Mermocl & Jaccard Building , ST. LOUIS. which might-have nt times regaled the cars > f the great leilcogVapher in his famous ournoy to the liobrldes. Here Is the first itanza , Gaelic anil all : Ho Colru-chuathalch , nan alghoansluubhluch , An Colre'riiniuch U urur fonn , Gu lurach lubul tlieuriu-.li , iiiin-xhoal , sughar , Gach liisan lluar bu cliubliralilh loam ; u moluch , dubli-ghorm , torracli , liilbroagiich , Corrach , plnranach , dlu-Khl.in , grlmi , Jaoln , balluch , dltheanach , eunuch , inlslea- nuch aiuann a mhllltlch's an llonmhormaug. My own misty Corrle , my deer ever haunted , My beauteous valley , my own verdant doll , loft , rlcli and grassy with sweets over scented From ovury.falr flower I love dear und well ; Slickly nil growing , brightly all blowing. Over Its shaggy and greon-darkonod lawn ; iloss , canach and daisies adorning Its 11111709. Thi < mjh which gambols lightly the lltho graceful fawn ! Doini-Ktlo and Other Koature * of Oban. This led to a discovery of a peculiar do mestic feature of Oban during the busy sum ; mcr months. Hugo daughters of the west ern island crofters como hero nnd enter serv ice iu the ruder vocations of scullery and kitchen maids , though some are employed as chambermaids. ' Few can speak English * but they a'ro very apt and docile , and prove the best servants that can bo found. They do not spend a penny of their earnings dur ing tilt ) entire season , and their only pleas ures are found in their occasional evening ceilidh ( pronounced "kailey" ) or jrossiping party , In the kitchens of boarding houses nnd inns , and the Sabbath Gaelic services which nro hold for this class nnd the Oban Jlshormon in the Free church. When the season is ever they sail away to Lewis or Skyo , barelegged , bareheaded , singing their songs of homcgolne rapturously , the hap piest folk in all thu world that they mayhap carry with them enough sovereigns to rescue their parents from want against bed crops or 111 luck with thu fishing boats. Thu ontlro year's rent of the little croft Is often thus paid ; and when I know their story and thu humble heroism of their lives I was glad that chance had brought mo to nn Inn so modest that the revelation had Us source through a sculloryffmld's Gaelic &ong. But Oban has Its princely hotels , Us superb inns , its aristocratic hoarding houses und its beautiful villas. It is a winsome town , almost wholly composed of those , Hourly in the heart of the western High lands , just at the edge of the vast maze of western islands , sounds and lochs , and strung liku a necklace of pearls along the edge ofu semi-circular bay , so beautiful , so shut nway from the thunderous Firth of Lome and iho sea by the rocky Isle of Korroru , and still so tenderly within the arms of Ben Cruachan and other Highland peaks , that from any ) > olnt of view it ap peals to sight and sentiment with a souse of restfulness upd repose. A number of other almost Indefinable features and characteristics altogether render Oban peculiarly attractive. In the first place bo It known no Scottish summer resort or watering place is like any similar retreat In England or America. Scotland Is truly ono vast and almost indivisible sum mer resort. Everywhere are lofty moun tains , glorioui glens , feathery waterfalls , noble streams , winsome braes , rnlsty corrlos , vast or tiny Miadowy lochs. All of these attract and charm and hold. Families settle in little neighborly numbers nt this or that beautiful pot. Thousands ol British noblemen und gentry haunt the vast game preserves. And the tourist throng muvo hither and thither , tarrying for butas day or an hour , countless bright und color ful human threads and interlacing * across the sunny land , Ctiiiiuit Cuuipar * Will Ux. But there la nowhere ID Scotland a place Hko thu American Long Branch , Coney Island , Newport , Nantucket or Bar Harbor or like England's Southport , Bournemouth Brighton , Margate , Kamsgato or Scarbor ouch , whore bawling , llabello crowds Jostle and pcrvplro while band * blare and fakirs roar , StralhuofT r away north in Koaishlro Kothesny Iu Unto near the uiouth of the Clyde , lud Obau hero ID the western High lands are thu nosront approaches to what may bo termed great watering places Stralhi > efTer i * dUtlnctly u ipa and I * ox eedlngly aristocratic. Rothesay'ls chiefly i ho summer homo of Glasgow's wealthy amilies. Obnn is spa , seaside resort and ho gre.it temporary halting place of British ind foreign tourists in their journeys to and roir. the Highlands nnd islands ; whllo fully wo score of the most scenically interesting ours to bo found in Scotland of necessity in cludes a visit hero. Some of those , like the our to Fort William and Inverness through ho greatest of Scotch lochs aiid tlio" Calo- Ionian canal ; to Mull , Skyo , Gairloch and och Marco ; nnd above alt to StnffaFingal's L-avo and tno silent , sacred ruins ofjona , nro tot surpassed for historic interest and scenic grandeur in the whole world. Were it not for the bright tdos | of Hfo continually ebbing and flowing through Oban , tno white city , embedded in emerald ind blue with an outer rim of purple where the ghostly mountainsliowould Impressively recall these silent , half oriental towns of white , like Hecks of beaten foam between the sea and hills , you will sec upon tbo lorthcrn shores whllo sailing upon Mediter ranean waters. There Is n depth of color ind light-here - , at times beautifully softened jy feathery mists from sea nnd mount , which intensifies this scorning , nnd is ' very dear to'tho heart of British artists. Little is thorn to kno.w pr see of gay social , ifo in Oban. . The decorous Scotch nature is ever warily decorous in passive pleasures ; and those who are hero for the season sub sist in a sort of droning purring of quiet , which strongly possesses all who como to Idle through a day or week. Quiet , rest ; n drinking iuof the blended sea and mountain nir ; u silent contemplation of all the grand and lavish scones that nature spreads to view ; perhaps the gontla mental lira of conning the nnciont Gaelic pages the cen turies have loft to read In the grim ruins of Castles Uunolly and Dunstaffnago , In the latter of which was kept the "Stono of Des tiny " In the Clach-a-Choin pillar whorq Flniral bound his dog , Bran ; in ICorrera's castle Gylun nnd Dairy field , where the second end Alexander died ; and in the wondrous coming and going of tourist folltfrom every laud. Its summer folk idle llttlo upon Us prott.vstreets. They stroll listlessly In Us lanes and mountain paths. They haunt the quays and sue the steamers come und go like dreamers gazing upon the pleasant scenes of dreams. The lights are scarcely lighted in thu long gloaming eventide. " And when night , the palo laggard hero , ut last , appears , Oban nnd Us lazily happy summer Idlers uro asleep. Humidity Conduce * to Oooil Fnllimahlp. Horoasclsd'whortfln Scotland you cannot avoid th < : humidity , nor can you full to ob serve ono of the curious effects upon Scotch people themselves , They are either wholly indifferent to its intluenco or seem to' ' possess n sort of liking lor U from lang s.vno com panionship. A fish poacher will cast his liook in uontcntcdnoss all day long through a steady driztlo. All sorts of 'peasant folk along the roadside pursue thelrroKulnr voca tions in pelting showers , us if utterly uncon scious of the drenching clement , ' Excur sion nnd plcnlu parties set forth for n day's outing hi a pouring rain wUh the same en thusiasm as on a clear morning. The iiulif forunco to the mist nnd the rain mo. have become n national characteristic through the universal use by Scottish people' 'woolen clothing , so perfect in quality and conlforta- bio iu texture as to protcpt thu bo.Uy { ram the ill effect of sudden ohaugoiiitempura - turo and the chill of evaporating moisture , ' But you cannot account for. lha 'npparonl actual liking of mist and drizzle , drlzzlo and mill , * ave on tlio theory that endless com panionship with anything so exasperating ad Intermittent fog , sun and drlzzlo In time gives the habit of liking , if not indeed of love. love.That That the Scotch love their mist and drizzles you have ondleas proof : "Dour Auld Uookto" ( Old Foggy , or Smoky ) is no only the prldeful nppellntlou for jnlatr wreathed , drizzle-sprinkled Edtnburg , o o of the most Interesting citlo * of the world , but It is the love uamo of all old Scotia itself , Any day In the year you will moot Kroupsof society ladies or business men gathered at crossings or near important building entrance * , chosry a lark * ' on Juno morning in their exchange of courtesies or gossip , while tiny rills of rain are merrily coursing from their oars , chins and noses , or .seeking along toler- atlve vertobrue the sequestered and spongy shades of waist bands.lilp pockets and killed skirts. While about Gcorgo Square at Glas gow , the 6ld Tron Steeple , Dumfries , the liicturesquo landing place arid in George street hero in Oban , and along High street or iu Waterloo Place , in Edlnburg , you will sco scores of pcoplo standing Idly in the rain , us though they had como out of Irk some and confining habitations for an in vigorating sup , literally , sup , of this sort of tresh air. EIMIAH L. WAKEMAN. JtOUKS The Tuxedo Kecltor. a collection of orl ? I- nal and selected recitations and readings , mostly contemporaneous , has Just been com piled by Frank McHalo and issued by Ex- colslor Publishing house , 'J and : il Bookman street , Now York. ( ? ' The Bohemian Voice for August devotes its front page to a fine portrait of John IColIar , poet , with n , brief sketch of his career. Other articles touching the interests of Bohemian-Americana follow. 1211 South Thirteenth street , Omaha , Yachting , wheeling , riding and everything in the line of outdoor spore Is mad a the sub ject of delightful sketches In tno August Outing. Short stories" to whllo away odd summer hours and pretty pictures to engage the fancy while dreaming on the haminoclc nro scattered through its pages. " 3'J ' and 241 Fifth avenue , Now York. The subject of "Medical Aspect of Cycl ing" is given attention in some editorial re marks in the August number of the Omaha Clinic. This number is especially rich hi the largo-variety of topics discussed bv em inent western medical men , and Is doing good work In bringing up the standard of the profession. The Omaha Clinic , Karhach building , Omaha. There Is much valuable and highly impor tant Information to bo gleaned from a review ot the progress of hypieno during the Chris- jtlan cm , written by Prof. A. Proust , in the last number of the DIettetto nnd'Hygienic Gazette. It Is written , ii ) u style that all whether professional or secular can appre ciate. ' The Gazetld Publishing Company , 1S18 Broadway , NowJVflrk. la connection witrr the World's Columbian exposition the Massachusetts Institute of technology has pubusncd a orlof account of its foundation , uhii ror' and equipment In n neat , haiidsouiolymrutod | and Illustrated pamphlet , lOverythlnu/about , thu llttlasanot Is in the highest worldof art nnd rollects the lofty standard of tb. & institution it repre sents. Published juy.itho institute , Boston. Wo nre pleased to-acknowlodgo the receipt of n small directory,0f.tho hat , cap and fin- trade in the UnlludWmes anil Canada. The importance and maKultudo of tills business may bo bettor realtiouiAvhen it is stated that this directory contnius.over UOO pages classi fying the trade lii'i Cities , arranged under their respective staujgln ( alphabetical ardor. The Hod Directoryi.jJ'Jo ' Broadway , Now ' Yorlt. i' Late In Us nrrlvnfcVtio August number of Now England Magazine isor from being least in Interest. Its contents display a most charming variety ot subjects , including among liiom articles'suitable for minds of every order from the metaphysical student or the observer of affairs to the light fantas tical dreamer who loves to ravel in far iiway travels or remote and exceptional experi ences. Wurren KeJlogj ' , , 5 Park Square. Boston. Financial facts and figures and intricacies of banking and national economics are pre sented in profuse variety for the benefit of the student interested in the dollar of toJay and the bread of tomorrow , nil in condensed und concise clear form throughout the pages of the August number of Rhodes' Journal oi Banning. BaiiKlng law also receives a quota of attention , uud is of exceptional in terest in these nxcoptional times. Bradford Hhpdes & Co. , 78 William street , Now York , The Architectural Uocord for the quarter ending Suptouioitr 80 combines under It * THE VEILED PROPHET And his gorgeous retinue will parade with Oriental Splendor on October 3rd , Magnificent Palaces on wheels Grand Ball in Merchant's Exchange Hall. THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL MECHANICAL AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR ' " WELL OPEN OCTOBER 2nd AND CLOSE OCTOBTR 7th. Countless added attractions and new features. Exciting contests in the spacious amphitheater. Racing on the World Renowned Mile Track' , cover communications of incalculable vnluu. To begin with there are sevont.y-livo exquis ite illustrations , showing statuary , orna- nonts , exteriors and , interiors of jjreat or typical buildings , all accompanied with aoly- written nrticlcs'froni masters of tVio subject , so prescntud that no re.ider can spend a moru n-olitublo hour thnii in a perusal of its con sents. Its price is nominal , only 23 cents. 14 and 10 Vesey street , Now York. A timely article appears In the August number of the Sanitarium , under the litlu , "Considerations Concerning Asiatic Chol era , " by A. C. Abbott , M. D. , in which at tention is called to the fact that the boiling of water is not alone a sufllcient guard against the inroads of the oiTcnslvo little bacillus , but that the water used in rinsing or in the preparation of cold dishes may convoy the dangerous enemy. Oilier impor tant matters and precautions to prevent the rapid spread of the disease after it 1ms mail o its appearance aro.nlso considered. 291 Union street , Brooklyn , N. Y. UnvniliiiBU Parallel. " a romance by "Two Women of the West" ( from Iowa it is whis- icrod ) is n very amuslngstory , showing how .diotlu from a standpoint of reasoning 'tho present social and political standing of. woman Is in this country. Tlio hero trips to explain the existing state of afTMrs on the earth to a resident of Mars whither ho has journeyed in an aeroplane. Mars is repre sented as beinir in advance of our planet quito a few years In all respects. Tlio treat ment of the social evil problem Is raw to say the lo.ist , and the hidden sarcasm is very fino- ; but the hints us to a possible remedy are not very practical. Thu book as a whole is very oujoyaolo , and the two women are to bo congratulated upon their originality nnd courage. Arena Publishing company , Coploy square , Boston. Mrs. Mary L. Peter , a clover woman of 104 Bryant street , Buffalo , has written n little book with a dolinito and worthy aim ; To help children mrmorUo events ( n American history. The book is in vcrsii. beginning with the administration of Washington , mentions all the principal events during the century following. One poem of six short stanzas Is printed in big letters on u chart , surrounded with portraits uf all the piesi- dents , showing the order of election in very good rb.Vmos of each chief magistrate frbm Washington in 178U to Harrison in 1BSU , Any child can easily commit this to memory , uud will then always be able to recall not only the nuniosof all the presidents but thoorder , iu which they were chosen. Tlio book Is called -'A Century of Presidents , " and is for sale by the author for So cents. Mary lj. Peter , Buffalo , N. Y. 'To Htrllto the Iron whllo It is hot , " scorns to bo the moving Impulse of Uonahoa's Magazine. While Its gene nil appearance Is artistic , its articles well written , and Ha make-up attractive , its leading features never fall to' antlclp.ito topics that will dominate the public mind during the month following its publication. The Issue for Au gust selects as Its two loading subjects , "Tho Money Question" mid "Tho Homo Hulo Bill , " two matters that will agitate both sidon of the Atlantic during the next row weeks. Another good feature this month is a page of progressive , portraits of John Boylu O'llollly , with a most appreciativeskoteh of the dead poet us the prophet of the greater , broader humanity of the future. "Somo American Audiences , " by George Kiddle , the reader , is delicately sarcastic and clearly de scriptive of the characteristics of snow- towns from Boston tq fiun Krunclsco. The American Journal of Politics quietly unnounaoB the favor until winch it is being received by the appoaruuco on Us cover page of thq words "published monthly. " It had | ) oen i&sued only quarterly. Promt nont uiiioug its articles is ono "John Slier- man as a1 'Great Financier1 by JTIMnco , In reviewing the career of this statesman it Is eloarly'shown that ho has "veered about like a weather vane. " or "in , unutlcal phrase , boxed tuocompav > t" Ono thing is surely nmdo clyar and that is that his knowledge of llnuuco lacks Ju. liarmoulous union of theory wth | cxpuri ° nco u oliJ base as a governing guide' ; nor is ho to bo compared In originative capacity with a true financier Hue Hamilton. He ha * ' kept in the front rank , at the helm in our country's llnanclal steering , out ho has not cleared llnuncial problems nor created a positive system of finance. His successors have boon loft to steer over unknown soundings In as great darkness as boforo. If ho has met with fail- success there Is nothing to distinguish it from the result of fortune , inpositicn , wise silcnco and shrewd talk. It tins no mark left as a brand of linancial geniuj. Other important articles of merit on political and financial subjects follow. Andrew J. Palm & Co. , 114 Nassau street , Now York. WIthouta parallel in the English language , and a work of stupendous magnitude is ilia now addition of Lippincotfs Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World , Just issued. This Immense volume contains notices of more than IS.'i.OOO places , with the most recent and authentic information respecting the countries , islands , rivers , mountains , cities , towns , etc. , In every portion of the irlobo. Attention has particularly been given to the perplexing problem of pronouncing foreign names , and'its present editors are to bo con- gratuhitod on their success in the adoption of a simple and systematic method cipablo of continuous extension and easy application oy which all but long established and well known names are to bo pronounced phoneti cally as they are spokei ; in the mother tongue by the best ethical oil residents. The work is also amplified by : v scries of statistical tables showing the relative population and area of various natural and political divisions , or suctions , exhibiting the growth or decline of principal cities of the world in columns displaying population at distinct periods. There is asiilu from this a vast array of tabulated in formation gathered from recent American and foreign census reports , all arranged anil grouped lor convenient aim easy reference. No library is complete u I thoiu onu of these volumes. J , IJ. Upplneott company , Phila delphia , Worthlngton's Illustrated Magazine for September shows great diversity of material and nn excellent list of contributor * . The interest and value of Us leading urtides , and the line literary quality of its stories , poums ana department matter , are admirably supplemented by line press work and specially prepared illustrations which malm tills number as attractive as It Is readable. 'J he leading article for Soptomliur Is a well written and highly entertaining paper upon "Seals and Sealing , " by Josvpli Stanley- Brown ( formerly secretary to President Garllold ) . In the interest of the United States government Mr. Brown spent many months at the Prlbylof Islands , the. home of the heal during at least half the year. Tiieso Isolated , roclcbound , fog-drciiohuti islands nro iho seals' chosen resort , and a necessity to their existence. To them they return with unerring certainty from tholr winter pilgrimage , completing ono of thu most ex traordinary migratory circles known In the animal kingdom. Upon the.so little islands , which slnco the purchase of Alaska In Jt > 07 have yielded no loss than $10,000,1)00 ) to the United States treasury , thu writi-r studied thu habits and family Ilfo of tlio seal and the methods of selecting and dispatching thu "killablo1' ' uiiimalsconvincing hlmsulf , us he will his readers , of thu evils of pelagic sealIng - Ing , which by Us Indiscriminate and waste ful slaughter is calculated 'to deplutu the herds , until the Island * of tlio Boring sea nro as barren of seals ag are thoao of the Antarctic ocean , Mr * Brawn made good uao of the rare opportunities for photography , and the largo number of Illustrations which accompany the urtlulo are reproduced from his pictures. A. D. Worthington & Co , , Hartford , Conn. A large , peculiar looking machine , consist ing of nn engine ! and framework , was landed Monday evening in thu Union Pacific ynrdt It is what Is known as a steam drill for well- boring , and was shipped to Portland by an Astoria man , who intends using U In the country near Pondloton , and thus endeavor ing to supply farmers , who now have to haul water , with good Wells. T-ho ccweorn is up- posed to bore through the Imrdost kind of rock. A similar one Ir.is beeu operated with success ut tiureka Fltt , I WAS BIG. 1 WAS FAT. I FELT MEAN , I TOOK PILLS. I TOOK SALTS. I GOT LEAN. Handsome Women C/m / Lese Weight Fast , Homely Moil Look Bettor Thin. Try Dr. Edisofi's Systom. No Dieting. Band Worth Twioo the Money. Offlco of II , At. llnrton , M.inlwnni. C.iry Station , 111. , Jan. IB , 1H ! ; | . Dr. I-MlBou DiMr Sir : I mil wall plcano I with your irt-atiiiuut of obi'Hliy , Tlio luinl In worth tuk'ii Uiomuiii'y It eosl , for rouijoil , I have ru- Unci'd my weight UMJ ponnilH. 1 wHt'li1)5 ) now , nnil 1 illil weigh -'in. Yuuro truly , H. M. HtlKTON , They Are Doing Mo Good. K.irlvlllo III. . May Vil , 1HIIJ. Loi'liiXCo : Iiu'lQHcil Und .fj.fid for which iilcani NIMH ! mo Hi" oilier two IxmlcH nl Dr KillHOii'n Ol i- nlty 1'llln. I have until only oiiounil tlilnk limy nm clofiiif thu wcrlt. S. M. UAIJJ Y , I1. O , llox'75. Talk So Much About Your Pills. IVoiln , III. , Juno 18. iriO' ' . Donr SI mi Aflor lip.-irliiiriiiiu ntmy frlumlft t.ilk 8i > much about your UluiHlly 1'llU anil lint bunr-tlt lie IB ifcrlvliiK from them I Ililnk I will try lliiiiu inym-lf. 1'luuHu nunU inn llin-n lirlllim ( J , O. U , , ami J. MOllHIS11)0 ) IVrry SI Fool Bettor nnd Weigh 13 Pounds Loss , GOfthon. Inil. , Sujil. | H. IK' ) ' . ' . ncnlliimim : IncloHuil I Huml yon * l. for which you will pli'.iHn Hisnil inu llirju bullion of Hut ( ) ! < Hlly 1'lllH , Am tiildiiK tin * fuuith lioltln itinl fwl Vitry iiiuuh biilloriuiil wiilirh 1H poiimlH IPHH tli. in uliun I buv > iu tailingIlium. . I will fimiluuu your treatment. WHS , J. -McCONN , Uuutli Dili Slruut. An individual WIOHI ) > height In 0 frill 1 Inch Hlionlil wuliih I'JA pound * R fmil H Inches Hlionlil wulh Hid pouiulH 5 feet lOlnclii'H Hlionlil wi-lyli 170 poumlrt Dr. KdlBOnHaym "It may be wnlllo point out that In my oxiiurlwieo. which U ni'crjo-irlly very eonnlil- cralilo , many lioiililnxmno tililn illuiu iH ! , miuli an I'i'zi'iim , iizonu , pHorl.iBlH , utli'ai la , etc. , ant iirlina- illy u.tiiHuil liy olHliy. . anil au tlm fill nnil llnHli In mlucoilbyllio I'lllsanilOlKMlty Kriill.HlK ami Ihu lictloti uftliu Hand , Hume ulluvtloim havu ahiiuat iiiiKlcallyillMjiMiriHl. : | " Tliu Obesity Frull H ill In iiHdl In coniincllon wltti tliu 1'lllttor ll.iiulH , urbotli. Onu UMnpooiifiil In ik tumbler of Witter nuikon n di'lloloun ouila. . The IMmin ruHl * _ ' . . ' , ( > iMch for any Iciizth up iu ; lil Inchon , but for OHM lartrur than all liiflujs mlU 11)0 nxlia ( urruch addltluuul Inch. 1'rlco of t'rull S.IU * 1.00 , l'lllHl.nn pur lloilli ; , oril Hollies for W. 0. .SenibyMall orjxire : | , MKNTION AUDHKSS KXACri'IiY AS GIVKN UKUlVf , Loring & Company , 'J Hamilton I'l , , Dept. Ui ) , JloBUin , Ma'iH. , 110 BtJtn St. . IK-pl. tij , Clduiu-u , III. , IU W , t. , Uept. 'M , Now York City. FOR SALE IN OMAHA BY SNOW , LUND & CO.
