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READING THE MILESTONE. I stopped to read the Milestone here, A laggard school-boy, long ago; 1 came not far —my home was near- But oh, how far I longed to go! Behold a number and a name— A Anger, Westward, cut in stone; The vision of a city came, Across the dust and distance shown. Around me lay the farms asleep In hazes of autumnal air, And sounds that quiet loves to keep Were heard, and heard not, everywhere. I read the Milestone, day by day; , I yearned to cross the barren bound,- To know the golden Far-away, To walk the new Enchanted Ground! — Don. Piatt PITH APPOINT. “ Precious grccu the emerald. An object of charity—to do good, of course. Cupid is Always shooting and forever making Mrs. This cold snap is accounted for. A quicksilver trust has been formed, and of course mercury went up. — Pittsburg Chronicle. Tf Dakota cannot get into tlie Union she can enjoy the satisfaction of making it decidedly chilly for the States that are in. Graphic. A house painter who slipped from a staging the other day, carrying his paint pots with him, came off, it is stated, with flying colors. — Life. A collecting agency in New York is run by women exclusively, which seems to disprove the adage, a woman's work, is never dun.— Siftings. Some of our contempories are remark ing that in Kansas there is a posrtoflice named “Zero.” Well, what of it? That is nothing. faprell Courier. J.ady of the house —“Jane, who is that girl that just left the kitchen? Jane “Oh, ma’am! that's the lady what works for the woman across the street. Pater Kami lias —“I c an’t imagine what is the matter with my watch. It must need cleaning.” Bobby—“Oli, no, it don't papa. Baby and me had it in the wash basin all the morning and got it quite clean.” Everybody in the church, except the new pastor himself, seemed to enjoy it when be lost the place in his manuscript, , and while hunting for it spok of “Esau, who sold liia message for a birth of pot right. —Bvrli nylon Ila lokeye . Some tobacconists oncj dwelt in town, To modesty they’d gained renown; “We do not puff our pipes, ’tis clear, We do not puff cigars sold here.’ You see they were a brace of jokers And left the' “puffing" to the smokers. — New York San. “There’j a great difference between an egg and a riding horse,” remarked the Snake Editor. "“I suppose so.” replied the llorse Editor; but what difference do you refer to in particular?” “An egg is of no use when it’s addled.’’—Pitts burg Chronicle. There is nothing that goes further toward breaking the heart of a post mistress who doesn’t understand anything hut English than to have the mail contain a postal card written in a feminine hand in German and addressed to a young man whom she knows. Guest at Country Tavern —“Have you any cheese, landlord?” Landlord —“Not a bit in the house, sir.” Guest—“ Not even a little piece?” Landlord—“By gum, there is, come to thiuk! Pete, run down cellar and fetch up that rat trap.” —Detroit Free Press. There are shrewd, careful men in this country who are bound to crowd the weak to the wall. One of them bought Horace Greeley’s autograph at a sale the other day, and within half an hour bull dozed a Chinese laundryman into deliver ing six shirts and a dozen collars for it. The bell he swung is silent now. His emery wheels revolve no more; The seal Of rest is on that brow That long care's deep-cut furrows wore; Henceforth our scissors and our knives No more in him a friend we’ll find, His was one of those toilsome lives That proved in fact a “horrid grind.” —Boston Budget. Perkins— “And so you’re going to the fancy-dress ball ? What costume are you going to wear .'” Smart Alec —“I thiuk I’ll borrow your summer suit and go as a tramp. What are you going to wear?” Perkins—“l gu.s> I’ll put on your di agonal Prince Albert and go as a looking glass. m Take care^^fctrharacter; your itself. Bartholdi’** CJrenr Work. The statueof Liberty enlightening the world, which stands on Bodice's Island, in the harbor of New York, is one of the most sublime artis tic conceptions of modern times. The torch of the goddess lights the nations of the earth to peace prosperity and progress, through Liber ty. But “liberty” is an empty word to the tnousandsof poor women enslaved by physical ailments a hundredfold more tyrannical than any Nero. To such sufferers I)r. Pierce’s Fa vorite Prescription holds forth the promise of a speedy cure. It specific in till those de rangements, irregwturities and weaknesses which make life a burXrn to so many women. The only medicine sold by druggists, under a positive guarantee from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfaction in every ease.or mbney will be refunded. See guarantee printed on wrapper enclosing bottle. During one week in Chicago, ILL, a dozen men and women committed suicide. Consumption, Watting Diseases, And General Debility. Doctors disagree as to the relative value of Cod Liver Oil and Hypo phospliites; the one supplying strength and ffesli, the other giving nerve power,and acting as a tonic to the digestive and entire system. But in SCOTT’S Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites the two are combined, and the effect is wonderful. Thousands who have de rived no pe: mnnont benefit from other prepara lions have been c ured by this. Scott’s I mul sion is perfectly palatable and is easily digest ed by those who cannot tolerate pluiuCod Liver Oil. _ Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso’s Rem edy for Catarrh. By druggists. 50c. $lO 3S FREE! Our new stamping outfit f rce everr reader or this publication; it contains 1. OO perforated ataupin;rf "X K patterns end-includea a great rarirty of nil ai/.P99 that ere wanted. l'h ! / Iy' “xC. Jxi outfit is a real work of art; no rJWyC/T/ Kaj ataihping outfit has ever / ||V\ || offered heretofore, on which Ki II 1 1 vAf/Lll anything like so much artistic II f ability was brought to hear. WithyV>A l\ each outfit is A Box of bkst stamp- \\ i\ /AQffEr ino I'owdir, Pap, axd Hook of \\ Vy xiffJfll Instructions, giving full direction A My7x7 7 for stamping, tells how to make the j powderaibl stamping until t, con- vy (Jl tains instructions fur l^iisirc, Kcnainulonand liuiifi p.iiiitinff, tells rotor* to n*e in painting —rod, white,blue* yellow, pink ami other flowers; also contains hints and instructions on other matters, too nu merous to mention. Bought siugly, or a few patterns at a time, at usual prices, theeijual of the above would cost 10. Al though it is free, yet this is the Ke(;al Q:*rn of Stumping Outfits and on every hand is a- know lodged to be superior, yes, very much superior, and very tn .oli more desirable than those which hare been selling fur Uji i ra Si nnd upwards, By buving 4 20*>,04)0 of these outfits made torus, during the dull season, we get them at first cost; the manu facturer was glad to take the order, at cost, that his help might be kept at work. All may depend that it iu the very beat, most artistic and in every way desirable outfit aver put beforo the jMiblic. Farm and Housekeeper (monthly, 10 large pages, 04 long columns, regular pri<*o 75 cents a year) is generally ac knowledged to bo the best general agricultural, housekeeping auil family journal in America; it is entertaining and >f great est interest, as well as useful, its contributor* cuibra< e the widest range of brilliant talent. Furthermore, vve have lately become managing owners of that grand monthly, SunsliilK*, for youth; also, for those of Jill ttge* whoso ncnrU are not withered; l(ilarge pages. 04 long col umns, regular price 75 cents a year. Sunshine is known favor ab\ the best youth’s monthly in America. The best writers for\ ‘h, in the world, aro its regular contributors; it is now qu<>U ver the world os standing at the head. Both papers aro srV, hr illustrated by tho bet artists We will take 200,0 w ..*! your subscribers ut a price which gives us but a moderate portion of the cost. a Furthermore, every trial year subscriber, for rnrlr I cither of the papers will receive free by mail 1 llor2a ■ our new I*oo pattern stamjung Outfit. Trial ~ 1 ■ year subs* riptions will bo received for either of the papers as follow*: 1 subscription and 1 outfit. Jf® cents . H subscriptions and 25 outfits, if sent at one time, 55 cent* ; 4 subscriptions and A outfits, if sent at one time, 1$ I • For £1 send a dollar bill, but for less, send I-cent postage stamps. Better a: once get three friends to join you, at 25 cents each ; you can do it in a few minutes and tiey will thank you; pa pers will be mailed regularly to their separate addresses. While trial year subscribers aro served for much lea* than cost, it proves tho rule that a very large proportion of all who read either paper for a year, want it thereafter, aud are willing to pay the tegular price of 73 cents a year; through this, as time rolls on, we reap a profit that satisfies us. ■■■ om ■ Tho trial year subscriptions are almost free, J and this the Kegul Queen of Stuiup -0 KIBbIm ■ lug Outfit* —tho best ever known —is en " tirtdv free. It is the greatest and best offer ever made to the public.. V.argc size* of patterns—every •izu that can be desired is included; all other outfits surpassed, by this, the best, tha most artistic, tho XCegtil 4^ie % n. Below we give a list of a few of the patterns ; space ble to admit of naming all : 1 Poppies fur Scarf. 7 1-2 inch: 2 Tidv design,7 i-2 inch; It Splendid Tinsel design, S inch ; 4 Golden Rod, 4 in-’h; 5 Foml Lilies: C Pansies; 7 Moss lCuse Buds; BTube Roses: 9Wheat; 10Oak Leave*; 11 Malden Hair Kerns: 12 Bov; 111 Girl’s Head; 14 Bird; 15 Strawberries ; 16jL>w1;17 I)og, 18 Butterfly; 19 Apple Blossoms; 20 Cal la Lily; 21 Anchor; 13 Morning Glories; 2o Japanese Lilies; 24 Babbit; 25 Bunch For get-me-nots; lie Fuchsias; 27 liell Drops; 28Fau; 29 Flown* Head :3U Fat’s Head. 70 other splendid patterns are included in this Regal Queen of stumping outfits—in all 100 patterns. Safe delivery guaranteed. Possessing this outfit any lady can, without expense, make home beautiful in many ways, can embroider childrens' and ladies' clothiug in the most charm ing manner, and readily tnalie money by doing stamping. Lustre, Kensington and Hand painting for others. A goodatamp in? outfit is indispensable to every woman who cares to inaka home beautiful. This outfit contains patterns for each and every branch of needle work, (lower painting, etc.,and tho Book of Instruction* makes all clear and really easy, ihii outfit will do more for Home and LADIES than many times the amount of a trial year subscription spent ’Otherwise ; no home should bp with out it. The beautiful designs of this Ukgal QUEKN of outfits akk ALL THE KagK wherever seen ; when ever one or two reach a locality their lame spreads, and many Trial Year subscriptions usually follow. Many who have paid from SI to&&foroutlltaand were satisfied until they saw our designs, have secured our outfit and laid aside forever the others. Those who subscribe will find the papers well worth several times tho triflingcoat of a trial year subscription,and the majority will make up to us the loss, that tMsvcar wo incur; through such a low price, by continuing subscribers, year after year, at the regular price, which all will be willing to admit is low enough. The money will gladly ba refunded toauyouo who is not hilly satisfied. Address, GEORGE silhaoN &. co.. Box 467 Portland, Maine. k. Don’t buy until you find out the new Impr o v e - Profits. <&S a Send for Catalogue. J. P. STEVENS & BRO., 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. A I &1 Skß Planters, Stoek-Raisers, Mer jj-, B WB S\3 Er chants and others who have lists one-half, or more, by'ordering of the Chicago Seale Cos. 1,000 other useful articles, at less than wholesale urioes. Catalogue frk*. Agonts and Dealer* supplied. Addrtws CHICAGO SCALE CO., Chicago, 111. aacVlOAtl WAR SOLDIERS and their Widow'S, BhEAIvHIi Mil Pensions now for you all. Ad 111 dress F.. 11. Gelation tfcCo.i Washington, D.C. OI,D is worth SSOO per lb. Pettit’s Eye Salve is VJT worth SI,OOO. but is sold at 300. a bjx by dealers. 1 Bring row Sweet Flowers and Good Medicine:— Hood’s Sarsaparilla SoM by all druggists. $1; six for Propawl only by C. I. HOOD A CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar ™cure^wSeallSßaus!*™ U Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Uso E Ed in time. Sold by druggists. I believe Piso’s Cure for Consumption saved i! j> mv life.— A. H. Dowell, l Editor Enquirer, Kden m ton, N. C., April 23, 1387. [Mol The best Cough Modi- f cine is Piso’s Cure for f b ■; Consumption. Children i. y take it without objection, S& ■'f By all druggists. 25c. T ELSEfAILS Ira Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Uso EXHAUSTED VITALITY A Great Medical Work for Young and Middlo-Aged Men. PIIILISIIKIi by I lie PEABODY .MEDI CAL INSTITUTE, No. 4 Uullfluch St., Ito-ion. W.M. 11. PARKER, IM. D., Consulting Physician More than one million copies sold. It treats upon Nervous and I’hvsical Debility, Frematuro Deellne, Exhausted V'.talltr, linpalrtvi Vigor, and impurities of the Blood, and tlu- untold miseries consequent thereon. Contains ddO pages, substantial emboas-d binding, full gilt. Warranted the best popular medical treatise published In the Emrtlshlanguage. Hriceoulysl by mall, postpaid, and concealed In a plain wrapper. 11l uat cat ice ectmiUe free if you seud now. Address as abore. Xante this paper. * Do you want “ ’Ka’iSi’!?' Inspirator? I CURE FITS! Whet I say cure I do not mean merely to stop them for a time and then have them return again. 1 mean a radical cure. 1 have made tile rliser.se of FITS, EPIL EPSY or FALLING SICKNESS a life-long study. 1 warrant my remedy to cure the vvors’cues. Because others have failed is no reason for not now receiving a cure. Send at once for a treatise aud a Free Bottle of my infallible remedy. Givo Express and Post Office. 11. fc. ROOT. iW, U., 183 Fcurl St. New York. tfk P to 88 a day. Samples worth *1.50, FREE Yk gca [,ines not uuder the horse’s feet. Write V Brewster Safety Rein Holder Cos,. Holly, Mich. PISOIS CUREfOR CONSUMPTIQN |C| |nifFßwii-pSW yLIUIVLII Era Mafic, ■ None gftmino nnios Don’t waste vonr money on a gum or rubber coat The FISH BRAND SLICKER (■daaißcti with tho above i s absolutely tenter ami wind rßoor, nud will keep you dry in tho hardest storm. Traps hark, * Ask for tIie"FISH BRAND” gucKKa and take lio other. If your storekeeper does Spring Medicine Nearly everybody needs a reliable spring medicine to expel the impurities which have accumulated In the blood during the wiuter, to keep up strength a* the warm weather comes on, create an appetite and promote healthy digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the most popular and successful Spring Medl ine. Try it this spring and you will be convinced of its peculiar merit. “For five years I was sick every sprint, hut last year took Rood’s Sarsaparilla and have not seen a sick day since." G. W. Sloan, Milton, Mass. Hood’s Sarsaparilla "For n Amt class spring medicine my wife nml I both think very highly of Hood’s Sirsaparilla. We both took It last spring. It did us a great deal of good and wo felt better through the hot weather than ever before. It cured my wife of sick head ache, from which she has suffered a great deal, aud relieved me ofadUsy, tired feeling. I think every one ought to take something to purify the blood before the hot weather comes on. and wo shall cer tainly take Hood’s garsaparll a this spring.” J. H. I’kirck. Supt. Granite Railway Cos., Concord, N. H. N. B.—lf you have decided to take Hood’s Sarsapa rilla do not be Induced to buy any other. Sold by all druggists. si; six for Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowoll. Masv. 100 Doses One Dollar W.L. DOUGLAS <£Q Quni? Fol{ Oxl yj Xj. gentlemen. The only fin? e.df s'! Sen micas sip e In t o vorld made with out lacks or units. A- sivlisli and duriblc a; those costing ij'' (, r £•'>, uni hiving no tacks or nails to wear tho smoking <>r h'u i t >c feet, makes them as comfortable and well fitting as a iian 1 sewed shoe. Buy the best. None genuine un less slumped on bottom "W. L. Douglas Shoe, warranted.” \V. I„ lIOIIGI.ASB4 SHOE, the original and only hau l sewed welt $1 shoe, which equa s custom made shoes costing from to V*. YV. L. DOUGLAS 81.50 SHOE Is unex celled for heavy wear. Y\ r . L. DO l it I. A S SiSHOF. is worn by all Boy a, and is the best school shoe in t'i world. All the above goods are made la C ingress, Button and Lace, and if not sol I by your dealer. \\ rite YV. L. DOUGI.AS. Rrncht nn. dlnss. SI'CCESSORS TO MORDECAI LEWIS. JOHN T. LEWIS & BROS., WARRANTED IM RE White Lead, Red Lead, Litharge, Orange Mineral, Painters' Colors and Linseed Oil- CORRKSI’ON HENCE 80 I.K'ITKD. CURE'UsDEAF Hricx'iFiTisT liiraovao Cvaaiosia En Dacai Perfectly Restore th H caring,"t‘lb'T tbr def““ i* <■“— l by colds, 7crvri or In.hirtes to tin nattual drums. Invisible, comfortable, alrraya In position. Music, conversation, -bl ti.ri heard distinctly. We refer lo lho using them. Write to F. HtSCOX, 85X Broadway, cor. 14:b St., New York, far J illustrated book of woofs. FllXi ||ap||A tJIVR.N AWAY. \ p’k'g JjUxsd Vto Be ||\ Ftpwer Seeds (sffDlUnds\ with Park’s VOb MAS ip. w. Giudk, II for 2 stamps. Ev ery flnwci-lover delighted. Tell all your friends. G. W. Park. Fannettnburg. Pa. S jy-Scnd nt oni-e. This notice w-ill not appear renin. CULL Dili a Great English Gout and mm S I IllSa Rheumatic Remedy. Oval Box. 34 s round, 14 Fills. AfkAA A Mn XT 11. Anmt* Wanted, on host sell ws 8 a ing articles in the world. 1 sample Free. l£UZe.k& I# Address .TA V lift OX SON, Detroit, MtCh. A. N. U ' .Tliinu n, "SB. If so, write BROYVN A KING Manufacturers and Dealers in Cotton, Woolen and Gen eral .Xill Supplies. YY'roiiglit Iron l’ine Fittings nnd Brass CnmU, ill 8. Broad St., ATLANTA, GA. ll^ S PURE °o| I O WHITE I V J MARK. Established 177 2.