y-.-*r- §1866 PURIFIERS. I. 1904 C£ j Every In the In should take a Blood Purifier te. flint's Sasapapilla with iodide of Potash, is the most reliable. For sale by The McDowell Atkins, Watson Co., Ld. Burritt Block, Mount Pleasant atf" Full Line of Lowney's Ohocolatea. Mt. Pleasant Advocate $i per year, Six Months 50c, Three Months 35c, Single Copy 5c. Devoted to the Interests of Mt. Pleasant, Central Park, South Vancouver. OO TO LEONARD'S COFFEE PALACES The Arcade or Granville For Light Lunch Fresh Oysters, just in. Baked Apples-rite honw— with Pure Cream. Genuine Boston Baked BeeM Open from 7:80 a. m., to 12 p. m. Sunday from ia.ni. to 12 p. m. _.•* Established April 8,1899; Whole Number _6». MOUNT PLEASANT, VANCOUVER, B. C, SATURDAY June 4. 1004. Sixth Year, Vol. 6, No. *. I Local Items. Persons having friends or knowing of I Strangers visiting on Mt. Pleasant I will confer a great favor bv informing I The Advocate. The McOuaig Auction and Oommis- ' aion Co., Ltd., next to Oarueige Library, Hastings street, buy Furniture for Cash, Conduct Auction Sales and handle Bankrupt Stocks of every description ■Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 1070. Alderman Robert Grant is acting Mayor during His Worship Mayor MoGnigan's absence. *Iu response to a largely signed petition, Acting Mayor Grant has colled a trtMiio meeting, to be held in the Oity Ball on June 7th, to take steps for the estebration of Dominion Day. Mr. Fred Bryaone-Jack, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Brydone-Jaok, returned Thnrsday from McGill University, where he has completed his first year's coarse in medioiue, with honors. Ring up 1726 for all kinds of Mill Wood, [14 inches long], the Urquhart Lumber Oo.'s Wood Yard, Gamble Street Bridge. Gray & Higginson. :e>; — Miss Ethel Sim, daughter of Mrs. Drost; Columbia street, underwent a throat operation at the Burrard Sanitarium on Monday, from which she is rapidly recovering. Miss Sim will leave within a few days for a month's visit in Portland, Ore. Bead W. J. Annand's advertisement in this paper; he has the very wheel yon need at his East End Cyolery, 148 Hastings street, east. Two Missionaries at the Baptist Church.—Two Interesting Missionary Meetings will he held, in the Mt. Pleasaut Baptist Church on Sunday morning aad evening. In the morning Bev. A. A. McLeod who has had remarkable success in India, will tell about hisvwprk. At the evening service the Ohoir and Male Quartet will render special mUBio. Noting better than a neat appearing, Al wearing quality, hand-sewn, -welt shoe. We have a splendid shoe whioh we can highly recommend, either iu kid or volour, at the low price of $8.50. B. Mills, IS Cordova street and 640 Granville atreet. The Board of Works at its regnlar weekly meeting on Thursday afternoon, ordered the following work to be done on Mt. Pleasant. . Sidewalk on southside of Ninth aveuue from Carolina one block east. Sixth aveuue between Manitoba aud Columbia streets, and Fifth avenue between the same streets, will be dear ed of stumps on the boulevard. Mrs. W. W. Merkley has received her full stock of Spring Dress Goods. Blouses, Hosiery, Ribbons, Veiling and Fancy Neckwear Ladies' and Children's Hats, very stylish. At living prioes. Remember the pine Mcr-Oey's, Burritt Block, Westminster avenne. Miss Fraser arrived from the East this week and is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Brydono-Jock; Miss Fraser is a niece of the Doctor's. :o:——— Special Sunday School Servici. Special service for Sunday Scholars InMt. Pleasant Methodist Chnroh on Suuday morning, subject: "A Small bnt Wise Teacher." In the evening Bev. Mr. Sutherland's subject will he "The Essentials of Religion." ■ ioi ■ . For local news subscribe for THE ADVOCATE, only f 1 for 18 months. L. O. T. M—To-morrow, Sunday 6th, will be Memorial Sunday with the Ladies'of tho Maccabees; all over the world the day will be observed by tho Order. The Vancouver Hives will meet at St. Andrew's Church and attend divine service at 11a.m. The seats in the centre of the ohnroh will be reserved for tbe Ladles. A fall attendance 0' all members is hoped for. W. J. Taggart has opened his SODA FOUNT and ICE CREAM PARLOR, where yon can get., the choicest Fruits, Caudles, Tobacco and Cigars. Cool Drinks. loo Cream by the dish or in bulk. At the Waiting Room, corner of Ninth and Westminster aveuues. NEW YORK DENTISTS Crown Bridge Work. i*JHS? Have a reputation for Painless Dentistry and good work. Specialists in Crown, Bridge and Plate work. Vancouver, B. C. Opposite the Carnegie Library. ' Telephone 1666. Office Hours: 8 a. tn., to 9 p. m.; Sundays 8 a.m., to 2 p.m. 147 Hastings St., E.' FOUR things must be watched by the Successful Housekeepers in buying 1st QUALITY, 2d QUANTITY, 3d PRICE, _f f-lj The proper place to buy , TH' to secure the first three. gsf Von can moke no mistake in buyiug from us, for we combine all three with up-to-date store methods. Orders called for. Prompt ond careful delivery. J. P. Nightingale & CO. Westminster & Seventh Aves. Mt. Pleasant. Tel. 1360 HOW About Your Spring Hardware? Lawn Mowers, any make, size or price. Garden Tools. Shovels, Rubber Hose, Lawn Sprinklers and Sprays, Wheelbarrows, Spades, Poultry Netting, from #__. to2-ln. meshes, all widths. 0T Always a fall Hue of Paints and Varnishes. J. A. FLETT, Mt. PLEASAN1 HARDWARE STORE. TeL 447 W.R.OWENS, Manager. GOOD CREAMERY BUTTER. Ulbm, Prints 25c Fresh Vegetables Lettuce, Radishes, Onions, eto. Rhubarb 8-Mts., 28o. Genuine Ashcroft Potatoes Swift's Premium Hams and Bacon. Qgj^Picnie Hams 13c per pound. H.O.Lee, »485 Westminster Ave. 'Phone 333 Special for Saturday WHITEWEAR.—Ladies'Skirts, Chemises, Corset Covers, Drawers, and Gowns; worth np to $1.60; yonr ohoice for, each 76c. Ladies' White Cambrio Underskirts; four rows of tucking around bottom; sale price, each 86c. HOSE.—Ladies'and Children's Ribbed Cashmere Hose In allslaes; yonr choice, per pair 26c. COLLARS.—Ladies' Fancy Stock Collars, made in a large variety of styles and colors; your choice, for each »5o. Cloth Eton Coats in brown, fawn, royal blue, navy and black, made and trimmed in variety ef styles: worth np to $12; yonr choice for |6. a A. ROSS & CO., 28 Cordova St. J SSSSLn Central fleat flarket Cor. Ninth Ave., & Westminster Rd. Telephone 954. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats. Fresh Vegetables always on hand. Orders solicited from all parts of Mount Pleasant and Fairview. Prompt Delivery. Woodrow & Williams. ■"IfiES?* The Misses Burritt entertained a number of friends at a most delightful . $ o'clock tea Saturday last, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Burritt, Twelfth avenne. Those present: Misses Oopeland, Misses Glover, Misses Verge, Misses Harford, Miss Iva Reekie, Miss Olive Morrison, Miss Mabel Mason, Miss Collins, Miss Ohamberlond and little Miss Constance Chamberlain of New Westminster, Misses Burritt, Mrs. O H. M. Sutherland, Mrs. W. H B. Anderson, Mrs- O. Burritt. Ladies' and Children's COST at Mrs. Merkley's. Hats AT The Maple Leaf Intermediate Lacrosse team defeated the Terminals on Thursday evening by a score of 11 to 0. On their return from town the local boys were treated to Ice cream atMoKiunon's by Mr. W. R. Owens. Thursday evening next the local team will meet the West End team and it is to be hoped they will do as well as on Thursday evening-of this week, It will undoubtedly be a great game as the teams are the best two in the Intermediate League.' The Oity Grooeiry delivers groceries every day on Mt.Pleasant; 'phone 286 The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Michael's Chnroh are making preparations for a Garden Party to be given at Dr. Robert Lawrence'B residence 2338 Westminster avenne on June 16th, afternoon and evening. There will be a table with many dainty and useful blouses for ladies and children, pretty Milan, and other needful. articles. Btrawberries and Ice Oream will be furnished and an Orchestra in attend. jtncu This affair promises to be specially interesting and pleasuroable. Do not forget the date June 16th, on tba lawn of Dr. Lawrence, Westminster avenue. Admission 10c. Before starring on a shopping tour, look over the advertisements » tbe ADVOCATE. Get Your TOILET SETS at POWELL'S 10 Piece Sets Good Printed Ware. From $3.00 Best Teas and Coffees at Lowest Prices POWELL'S Comer of Sixth and Westminster avenues, Mt. Pleasant. Mr. A. Pengelly is having a iwoastorey house built on Eleventh avenne, adjoin' iug his residence. Mr- and Mrs. W. H. Wood, Sr„ went up to Harrison Hot Springs on Tuesday, where they will spend about ten days. At every meeting of the O. 0.0. F., they are initiating new members Van oouver Council 211a will meet Thursday evening next in Oddfellows'Hall, corner Seventh and Westminster avenues. The Mt. Pleasant "Advocate" on sale at all the Newsdealers in the city. to; Mr. Jas. Flewelling has sold his residence on Thirteenth avenue. Go to MoKinnon's, Burritt Block, for Ice Cream and pure home-made Candy. Mrs. Frank Trimble and children are visiting Mrs. Trimble's parents at Ohilliwhaok. •;o:—- BIRTHS. Ludlowe.—Boru to Mr. and Mrs. George Lndlowe, May 39th, a daughter. Blr. T. F. Jnll is building a two-story dwelling on Ninth avenue, east, a block past the School House. Changes for advertisements should be in beforo Thnrsday noon to insure their publication. The Maple Leaf Intermediate Lacrosse Club have made arrangements to be driven to the Gamble Street Grounds, and back, in the big Tally-ho Coach every time they play a match. The Dr. A. Reed Cushion Sole Shoes. Easiest shoo ever produoed. The best shoe ever made for hot, cold, damp or aching feet. A great help to one's nerves. Call and humect tbem. R. MILLS, 18 Cordova street and MO Granville street. For Local News Read Th* Advocate Mr. and Mrs. A. Schwan have moved from Eighth avenue, east, to their residence on Homer street. ~: Mr. Gerrard of Ninth avenne, who was so seriously injured two weeks ago in a lumber mill, i» slowly recovering, Mr. Homer Morrison will leave next week for Calgary, via Seattle, where he will remain during the summer, and probably settle there. :oi The Woman's Auxiliary, of St. Michael's Ohnroh will give » Cordon Party, June 16th, at Dr. __awrei{j_l'», Westminster avenne. ——,—;o:— BICYCLES MASSEY-HARRIS The improved Hygienic Cushion Frame Mossey-Harris Bicycle represents onr largest and latest effort to make what is considered a perfect bicycle. Its parts are manufactured from tested material and handled and finished by automatic machinery which does its work in far greater minuteness than would be poisible by human, hands. The frame designs embraces the latest feature in modern bicyclo building—the Hygienic Cushion Frame. ■ ■ IMPERIAL This model is brought ont to meet a popular demand (or a moderate ' priced machine. It ls made throughout of tha best materials, thoroughly tested; equipped with Dnnlop tires. It sells at as low a price as an honest bioyole can be made for. BRANTF0RD WHEELS KEPT IN STOCK. W. J. Annand, Agent. 146 Hastings Street, East. Tel. 1285. Bicycles sold on the easy payment plan. Repair fag of every description promptly done. We know the Clothing Business Prom A to Z we know the Clothing Bourne** and like the man who picks ont the banjo strings, we have it at our finger ends. We have an Idea that we can serve you better than any other house for your Clothing needs. "Fit-Reform" is for the men who have been paying big prices, and getting no better for $30.00 than we can sell for $15.00 or $18.00. You'll find lots of snaps in our Flannel Suits for men at $10.00 to $15.00 FIT-REFORM. THOS. 333 Hastings St. FOSTER. Vancouver, B. C. Mail Orders promptly attended to. Samples sent on application. Self-measurement Blanks aad Our Eggs Need No Testing They are Fresh every day and our large sale of them pro.-es that they have been fully tried and tested; hence, no taking chances when vou bny them. Eggs are delightful and appetizing. They make good cooking possible, the egg entering into many a dish that tickles tho palate of all. Therefore, they make a healthful meal. Good Food is necessary to health. Yon cau not possibly thrive on poor food and be healthy. We carry a full line of Groceries, and our prices are as low _ as any other store In town. Let's have your oustom. THE CITY GROCERY Co., Tel. 288. Westminster Ave. A Prlnoess Strom*. m^mmmmmmmmmmmmm^imm m m m mm THE BEER With Out a rv~-_— r*ccr» Cascade m Brewed right here in Vancouver by men ™ of years and years and years experience, __§ and a brewery whose plant is the moat -j perfect known to the Art of Brewing. Is * it any wonder that it has taken a place £$ in the hearts of the people which no other beer £ can supplant ? Doz., quarts $2. Doz., pints $ I. *m * Vancouver Breweries, Ltd < £ Vancouver, B. C. Tel. 4a9 *% fc For Sale at all first-class Saloons, Liquor Stores and Hotel* -m\ •^ or delivered to your house. '■ **• ^JUJUU,JU4U.U.U.UJU.UiUitt4ttlUJUJt4£ THE ALEXANDRA , ;.. Hairdressiug Parlor Is the place to go when the Spring Cleaning is over as the cuticle of the hands, face and scalp gets fnll of dost and dirt, which no ordinary wash will remove. . Hairdressiug, Shampooing, Manicuring, Facial Massage . aud Electrical Scalp Treetment for the hair. Warts, Moles aud Superfluous Hair removed by electricity. Try Orange Flower Cream to prevent Sun-burn, Tan and Freckles. Madame Hu-tr-rrBKYA; 686 Granville street. "... .' FLOUR bOWN. Qranul. ted Sugar, IKi-lb,, ■aclt iery Butter '.6c j. Picnic Rami 121-2 eta, per.MUM Choices Creamery Butter -U-1U., n—,:., al.llu -te fitrpound. l.oun^ lit clam I'otatocn 11.(10 will IUQ R. H. WALLACE, 'Phone 9*8. Mt. Pleasant. Free delivery Lawn Grass Seeds Olovor and Timothy Seeds, Pratt's Poultry and Animal Foods, Pratt's Lice Killer. Holly Chick Food, Beefsoraps, Eto. FLOUR and FEED. SltTVUTH Corner NINTH avMM 4 a IVCI I ll WESTMINSTER ROAD. Telephone 168 7. •■ McToggort & Jioscrop Dialers in HARDWARE RANGES, STOVES ond GRANITEWARE. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, 344 Carrall St., Vancouver, B.C. Templeton Block. FREE *m Royal Crown Soap Wrappers Return 12 Royal Crown Soap Wrapp.ni and we will send free your ohoice of 80 piotures. Or for 26 wrappers ohoice of 160 books. Books and ploture lists on application, The Royal Soap Co., Limited, VXNCOUVtB. B.C. If yon know any .tents of Mt.Pleasant news—Social, Personal or any other newB items—send them In to "The Advocate," or by telephone—B1406. Lydia Oopoland bas been appointed teacher in plaoe of Miss Florence Morrison who has recently resigned teaohing owing to ill health. Mr. Wilfred AsteU will leave in the first&art af July to visit the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louts. He will also visit Montreal, Toronto and Chicago. $WO Buggy We havo about twenty buggies still in stock to be disposed of at actual oost, If yoa bare any intentions of porahas- iag we would be pUased to show yon our stock, and on every fiOo cash purchase yen gtrt a nhsocs on the 9100 buggy- to be given away July 15. If yon require harness, saddlery, trunks, or valisea, eto. Now is yonr ohaaoe on the boggy. Storev & Campbell 1*4 Hastings street, west^ Wallpat Paperhanglng, At LESS Than Down-town Moss. W. DAVIS Ninth * Westminster aves. Tel. B187S Pall Line of Fancy aad Staple GROCERIES Prioee to compare with any. J. P. HALDON Cor. Westminster ave., a Dafferin »t.J Subscribers who fail to get "Tb« Advocate" on Saturday morning please notify this office, Telephone Bidoj BARGAINS for JUNE Soiling Corsets.—French Corsets, P. D , in all sizes, black, white and grey; good styles; to bo sold at exactly hai.f-piuce. Speoial In piouses.-vtve different styles, in White Shirtwaists, selling at $1.86 each. Black Muslin Shirtwaists, new sleeve, new cuff, only $ 1.26. Best English Prhtfv.-Good pattorns, \fy£c. Fancy Ginghams, only 16c yard. l Hoslory, -Indies' Cotton Hose, fast hose, in. a pair. Lisle Finish Black Cotton Hose, Hermsdorf Dye, at 20c and 25u. Lisle Finish Hose, full lace fronts, worth 60c for 26c. Cream mnd White Mohalrsr-Tbe correct material for summer wear at 40c, 60c, 60c, 76c, tl, and Silk Warp at $1.26 yd. G. W. KENNEDY 303 Hastings street. Speoial Notice. DAHLIAS- . all flrst-olass varieties, consisting of— Cactus, Deookativ*, Snow, Fanct and Pompons. All good strong bulbs. Per dozen 76o, $1.00 and $1.60. ANNUAL PLANTS of choioe varieties, at !6o per dozen. Note—Street Cars puss my place. Chas. Keeler DAHLIA 8PE IALI8T. 2784 Westminster Ave. Mt. Pleasant Diamonds We are back to talking about" Diamonds again. And we can't help it somehow,' Because we have the biggest stock wp ever had. And because some of them an the best that were ever brought west of the Bookies on tbe Canadian side. They were all selected ta tba great Diamondouttiug Malta of. Europe. Truly thoy are a sight worth going a long wuy to see. Trorey THE JEWELLER. Corner Hastings srnl Gfapvi.le 9J|. J l Imciiil Watch Inspector C. P. 9. King's flarket 3331 Westminster Aro. If you nam The APVOC'ATK you mini- the local news, Mt. Pleasant. R. H. Peace, Proprietor. oo oo oo Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Meats of AU Kinds. Tel.Ai.zc* Give us trial. Prompt JJettvejy, 1 1 1 1 MOUNT PLEASANT ADVOCATtf. ABNER DANIEL Dy WILL N. HAR.BEN Aulhor of "W.at-rf-lt" CwiTlcM. 1902.1) HAItPffl . BIOS.. Who PubHlli Bra Worl In-K* torn. All RWl RtKrve. >*QyfV0*ftrO>00:v "i coum send a night messiige,' he said finally. "I really don't want to go. Miss Adele, I don't want to go nt nil." .-. ""I don't want you to either," sbe said softly. "It seems utmost as If we nre qultfi °'d friends. Isn't tbnt strange?" He restored bis wnteb to bis pocket "I."shall stay," be siild, "unil 1 sball call tomorrow afternoon." Some one came for ber a few minutes later, and lie .went down to tbe ullice nnd out Into the street. He waited to walk, to feel bis boily In action, keeping pace wltb bis throbbing, bounding bruin. His whole being wns nllaine witb a lire which had never biirncil In blm before. "Alnn's little sister!" be kopt repenting to himself. "Little Adele—she's wonderful, wonderful! Perhaps she may be tbe woman, i.y George, she ls -she is! A creature like Hint, with that soul full of appreciation for a man's best efforts, would lift a fellow to the highest rung on the ladder of human effort. Alan's little sister! And the idiot never told nie, never Intimated thnt she was—a goddess." In bis room nt the hotel that night he slept little, bis brain being so active with bis new experience. He snw her the next nftertioon alone over a dainty tea service of fragile china in a Turkish corner in William Bishop's great, quiet house, and then proposed driving her tbe next dny to the Driving club. He remained a week, seeing ber under rouie pretext or other every day during that tune. Sometimes It was, to call with her on friends of hers. Once lt wus to attend . a bnrbecue given by Captain Burton nt a clubhouse In the country, and once be gave her nnd hei cousin a luncheon nt the Capitol City club, wltti a box at the mntlneo afterward. He told himself that he bnd never lived before nud that somehow be was just beginning. J'No," ho mused as ho sat In his train homeward bound, "I cau't tell Alnn. I simply couldn't do It after nil the rubbish I hnve crammed Into blm. Then. Fhu'( bis sister. I couldn't tnlk to him nbo6t her—not now, anyway." CHAPTER XVIII. WHEN Miller renebed his office about 10 o'clock the next morning nnd opened the door, be uotlced thnt Craig's bnnk oa tbe corner ncross the street wns still closed. It was nn unusual occurrence at that hour, and It riveted Miller's attention. Few people were on llie street, nnd none of tbem seemed to hnve noticed lt. A bell wns rlnglug for the prayer meeting whleb wns being conducted by u traveling evangelist In the church In the next block, and Miller snw tbo merchnnts nnd lawyers hurrying by on their wny to worship. Miller stood In his front door and bowed to them ns they pnssed. Trubue bustled out of bis olllce, pulling the door to with n Jerk. "Prayer meeting?" he nsked, glancing nt Miller. "Xo, not today," answered Miller; "got some writing to do." "Thnt preacher's n hummer," snld the old lawyer. "I've never seen his equal. He'd 'a' mnde n bang up crlm $&%&'—s_V<^ggg "1 see, you. unai. weifclifn' Craig's dour," ; lie said. bal lawyer. Why, they say bid Joo fin-phy's converted—got out ot his 4)f'! nl midnight and went lo Tim SIo- euni's house to get 'im to pray Inr'iin He's demieHi tbnr wns a (Joel nil his life '^till now. I s-iiy a preach.'i*'s worth . two hundred to a town il it cun do ,that, sort of work." "He's certainly wortti it to Slo- cuni," snid Miller with a smile. "If I'd bee'n dmying there ivas a (tod as long na be has, I'd pay moro thnn that to get rid of tho habit. Blo- cum's ulilo, .and 1 think lie might to footprint, preacher's bill." "You're; a tough customer, Miller," .vjsaiil Trubue, wilh a knowing laugh. "YouM better loe>k out—he's got an eyes e>p you. He'll cull out yum mime "somo o' these \luys nn' ask us In pray .fer you." "I was just wondering if tin-re's nnythlng Wrong1 wilh Craig," said .Miller. "I sec bis door's not open." "oh,'I reckon not," s.iid the old (lawyer. "He's bevn taking part in ithe meeting. lie may have overslept." Thero wus n grocery store near Milker's olllce, and the proprietor came out on tho sidewalk and Joined the two men. Ills nnine was Harnett. He wns •n powerful man, who stood six feet ■ live In hlu boots. lie wore no coat, nnd Lis suspenders were soiled and knotted. "I see you uns Is watchin' Craig's lloor," be snid. "I've bnd my eye on it tier since breakfast. I hardly know (vhat to make of it. 1 went thar to buy some New York exchange to pay for a bill o' Hour, hut he wouldn't let mc In. I know he's thnr, for I seed 'Im go In about nn hour ago. I mighty nigh shook the door oll'u the hinges. His clerk, tbat western fellow, Wln- sblp, bas gone off to visit Iii:i folks, an' I reckon maybe Craig's got all tho bookkcepiu' to do." "Well, be oughtn't to keep his doors closed at this time of day," remarked Miller. "A man who bas other people's money in his charge cun't be too careful." "He's got some o' mine," said t-e grocer, "and Mary Ann Tarpley, my wife's sister, put ifilOO thar day before yesterday. Oh, I reckon nothlu's wrong, though 1 do remember 1 heerd somebody say Craig bought cotton futures an' sometimes got skeord up a little about meetin' his obligations." "I bave never heard that," said Rayburn Miller, raising bis brows. '.'Well, I have, nn' I've heerd the snme o' Wlnshlp," said the grocer, "but I never let It go no furder. I nlu't no hand to circulate 111 reports agin n good member of the church." Miller bit bis lip, nnd nn unpleasant thrill passed over him ns Trabue walked ou. "Twenty-live thousand," he thought, Is no small amount. It would tempt five men out of ten lf they were Inclined to go wrong and were In a tight." The grocer was looking at blm steadily. "You bank thar, don't you ?" he nsked. Miller nodded. "But I happen to huve no money there rlgbt now. I mnde a deposit nt tbe other bank yesterday." "Suspicious, heigh? Now, jest n little, wasn't you?" The grocer now spoke with uudlsgulsed uneasiness. "Not at all," replied the lawyer. "1 was doing some business for the other bank and felt tbat I ought to favor them by my cash deposits." "You don't think thar's anything tho matter, do you?" asked the grocer, his face still burdening. "I think Cruig Is acting queerly— very queerly for n banker," wns Miller's slow reply. "He has always been most particular to open up early and"— "Hello!" cried out a cheery voice, tbnt of the middle nged proprietor of the Darley Flouring mills, emerging from Burnett's store. "I Bee you fellows have your eye on Craig's front. If be wns a drinking mnn, we might suspicion he'd been on a tear last nlgbt, wouldn't we?" "It looks slinky to me," retorted the grocer, growing more excited. "I'm goin'over there nn' try that doorngnln. A mnn 'at has my money can't attract the attention Craig has an' me say nothln'." The miller pulled his little turf of gray beard and winked nt Rayburn. "You've been Bcarln' Harnett," he snld, with n tentntlve Inflection. "Ile'a easily rnttled. By the way, now Hint 1 think of it, It does seem to me I heard ' some of the Methodists tnlkln' nbout reproving Craig an' Wlnshlp for spec- ulntln' In grain nn' cotton. I know they've been dabblin' in It, for Craig always got my market reports, He's been dealln' with n bucket shop In Atlanta." "I'm going over there," snld Miller abruptly, and ho hurried ncross In tbo wake of tbe big grocer. The miller followed blm. On the other side of tbe street several people were curiously watching tbe bnnk door, nnel when Burnett went to It nnd grasped the handle nnd began to shake it vigorously they crossed over to blm. "Wbnt's wrong?" said u denier In fruits, n short, thickset mnn with n florid fnce, but Harnett's only reply was another furious shaking of the door. "Wby, man, what's got Into you?" protested the fruit dealer In a rising tone of astonishment. "Do you intend to break thut door down?" "I will If tbnt skunk don't open it nu' give me iny money," said Bnrnelt, who was now red in the face nnd almost foaming at the mouth. "He's bnck In thar, an' he knows it's past openin' time. By gum, I know rnore'n I'm goin' to tell right now!" This was followed by nnother rattling of the door, aud tho grocer's enormous weight, like a battering ram, was thrown against the heavy wulnut shutter. "Open up, I say-open up in tbnr!" yelled the grocer In a voice bourse with passion nnd susppnse. A dozen men were now grouped around the doorway. Burnett released tbe handle nud stood fuciug them. "Somethlu'g rotten in Denmark," bo panted. "Believe nie or not, fellows, I know a tbing or two. This bank's Iu a bad n..." A thrill of horror shot through Miller. The words hnd the ring of conviction. Ainu Bishop's money wns iu bnd bands lf It was there nt all. Suddenly he snw a white, trembling band fumbling witb the lower part of the close drawn window shade ns If some one were nbout to raise lt, hut the shade remained down, the Interior slill obscured. It struck Miller as being a sudden Impulse, defeated by-tear of violence. There was a pause. Tltem. tho storm broko'agaln. About fifty rnoiybtwl assembled, all wilel lei knn \V".vha_"wus wrong. Miller elbowed hit way to tho door nnd stood on tho step, slightly raised nbove tho others, Burnett by his siil,'. "Lot mo speak to bim." he suit! pacifically. Harnett yloidml doggedly, nml Rayburn put his lips in tho crack between ihc two folding (i \s. "Mr. Craig! he palled out. "Sir. Craig"— Thero wns nn reply, lm! Itayburn heard tho rustling of paper nn I he inside necir the crack against which his ear wns pressed, and then tlie edge nf a sheet, of writing paper was slowly shoved through. Rayburn gruspeil it, lifling it above a dozen outstretched hands. "Hold on ! " he cried aiithnrita.- ively. "I'll rend it." Thff.ftllunce of the grave fell fin the crowd as the young mini began to read. "I'VieiiiiN and citizens," Iho nolo run. "Winship lias nhsconelori with every dollar in tho vaults except about fcoo in iny small safe. He has n gtAieS two days, I thought, on a visit to his kinl'nlks. I have .lust dls- coveeed tho loss. I'm completely ruined nnd am now trying to make' out a report of my condition. Have mercy ou an old man." Rayburn's fnco was as white ns that of a corpse. Tho paper dropped from his hand and he stepped down into the There aro no sour saints. They gained on tlie fleeing banker. crowd. He wns himself no loser, but the Bishops had lost their all. How could he brent the news to them? Presently he began to hope fnintly that old Bishop might within the last week have drawn out nt least part of the money, but that hope was soon discarded, for ho remembered that the old man waa waiting to invest tbe greater part of the deposit in somo Shoal Creek cotton mill stock which had been promised him in a few weeks. No; the hope was groundless. Alan, his father, Mrs, Bishop and—Adele. Miller's heart sank down Into the very ooze of despair. All thnt he Jpid done for Adele's people and which bad roused her deepest, tenderest gratitude was swept away. Whnt would she think now? His train of thought wns rudely broken by nn oath from Barnett who with the rage of a madman suddenly threw his shoulder against tbe door. There was a crash, a groan of bursting timber and breaking bolts, and the door flew open. For one instant Miller saw the ghastly face and cowering form of the old banker behind the wire grating, and then, with a scream of terror, Crnlg ran Into a room in tbe rear and thence made his escape at a door opening on the side street. The mob filled the bank and did not discover Craig's escape for a minute; then, with a howl of rage, It surged back into the street. Craig was ahead of them, running toward the church, where prayer meeting was being held, tbe tails of his long frock coat flying behind him, his worn silk hat lu his convulsive grasp. "Thar he goes!" yelled Barnett. And lie led the mob after bim, nil running at the top of their speed without realizing wby they were doing so. Tbey gained on the lieclug banker, und Burnett could nlmost touch him when they reached the church. With a cry of fenr, like that of a wild animal brought to bay, Cruig sprung up tho steps and ran into the church, crying and groaning for help. A dozen men aud women and children wero kneeling at tbo altar to get the benefit of tho prayers of tho ministers nnd the congregntlon, but they stood up In alarm, some of them with wet faces. Tbe mob checked Itself at tbe door, but the greater part of it crowded Into the two aisles, a motley human mass, many of them without coats or bats. The traveling evangelist seemed shocked out of expression, but the pastor, Mr. Lapslcy, who was nn old Confederate soldier and used to scenes of violence, stood cnlmly facing them. "What's nil this mean?" he asked. "I came here for protection," whined Craig, "to my own church nnd people. This mob wants to kill me—tear me limb from limb." "But whut's wrong?" asked the preacher. "Winship," panted Crnlg, his white head bunging down as he stood touching the altar railing—"Wlnshlp 's absconded with all the money in my vault These people wnnt me to give up what I hnvon't got. Ob, God knows I would refund every cent If I bnd It!" "You shall have our protection," snld the minister cnlmly. "Thoy won't violate the sn-redhosB of the house of God by raising a row. You are safe here, Brother Craig. I'm sure all reasonable people will not blame ydo for the fault of another." "I believe he's got my money," cried out Barnett In a coarse, sullen voice, "nnd tho money of some o' my women folks that's helpless, ond he's got to turn It over! Oh, he's got money hid some'r's, I'll bet on tbat!" "The law Is your only recourse, Mr. Barnett," said the preacher calmly. "Even now you are laying yourself liable to serious prosecution for threatening a man with bodily Injury when you can't prove he's wilfully harmed you," Tho wordB told on tbo mob, many of them being only small depositors, and Burnett found himself without open support. Uo was silent Rayburn Miller, who hnd come up behind the mob nnd was now In the church, went to Craig's side. Many thought he was proffering bis legal services. "One word, Mr. Craig," be said, touching • the quivering nrm of the banker. "Oh, you'ro no loser," said Craig, turning on him. "There was nothing to your credit" "I know that," whispered Miller, "but ns attorney for the Bishops I have a right to ask If thoir. mouey ls safe," Tho eyes of the banker went to the ground. "It's gone—every cent of It," he said. It was their money thnt tempted Wln- Bhlp. He'd never seen such a lurgo pile ut once." "You don't mean"— But Miller felt the utter futility of the question on his tongue and turned awny. Outside he met Jeff Dukes, one of the town mnr- Ehals, who had been running nnd was Very red In the face nud out of breath. "Is that mob In thar?" he asked. "Yes, and quiet now," said Miller. "Let them alone. Tbe Important thing Is to put the police on WInshlp's track. Come bnck downtown." "I'll have to tit the particulars from Craig fust," said Dukes. "Aro you loner?" "No, but some of my clients are, aud I'm ready to stand nny expense to catcb the thief." "Well, I'll see you In a minute, and we'll beat all the wires out of town. I'll see you In a minute." Farther down the street Miller met Dolly Barclay. She had come straight from ber home, In an opposite direction from tbe bank, aud bad evidently not heard tbe news. "I'm on my way to prayer meeting," she smiled. "I'm getting good to please the old folks, but"— She noticed his pale face. "What ls the matter? Has anything"— "Craig's bank has failed," Bayburn told ber briefly. "He sayB Winship haB nbaconded with all the cash In the vaults." Dolly stared sghast "And you— you"— "I bad no money there," broke In Miller. "I .was fortunate enough to escape." "But Alan—Mr. Bishop?" She was studying bis face and pondering his unwonted excitement "Had they money there?" Miller did not answer, but she would not be put aside. "Tell mc," Bbe urged; "tell me that" "If I do, It's In absolute confidence," ho said, with professional firmness. "No one must know—not a soul—that they were depositors, for much depends on lt. If Wilson knew they were hard up, he might drive them to the wall. They wero not only depositors, but they lose every cent tbey have— $25,000 In a lump." He saw her catch her breath, and her lips moved mutely, ob lf repeating the .words he hod Just spoken. "Poor Alan!" ho heard her say. "This ls too, too much after all be has gone through!" Miller toucbed his hat and started on, but sbe joined bim, keeping by his side like a patient, pleading child. He marveled over ber strength aud wonderful poise. "I nm taking you out of your way, Miss Dolly," he Bald gently, more gently than he had ever spoken to her before. "I only want to know If Alan bas heard. Do—do tell me that." "No; lie's at home. I shall ride out ts soon as I get the matter In the bands of the police." She put out ber slender, shapely band nnd touched his nrm. "Toll him," she snld In a low, uncertain voice, "that It bas broken my heart. Tell blm I love him more than I ever did and tbat I shall stick to blm always." Miller turned and took off his hat giving her his hand. "Aud I believe you will do lt," he said. "lie's a lucky dog, even If be bas Just struck the celling. I know him, and your message will soften tbe blow. Hut It's awful—simply awful! I can't now see bow tbey can possibly get from under lt." "Well, tell blm," snld Dolly, with a little, soundless sob In her throat, "tell blm what I told you." CHAPTER XIX. HAT afternoon tbe breeze swerved round from the south, bringing vague threats of rain. About 3 o'clock Alnn, bis uncle and bis mother and father were out In tbe front yard looking at the house with a view to making somo alterations that had been talked of for several years past "I never bud my way In anything before," Mrs, Bishop was running on In the pleased voice of s happy child, "an' I'm glad you are goin' to let me this once. I want the new room to Jut out on this side from tho parlor nn' have a bay window, an' we must out a wide foldln' door between the two rooms. Then the old vernndu comes down, an' the new one must have a double floor, like Colonel Sprugue's on _v,» Hver. except ours will have round, white columns Instead o' squire, lf they do cost a trifle more." "Sho knows what Bhe wants," said Bishop, with one of his Infrequent smiles, "an' I reckon we'd save a little to let her boss the job ef Bhe don't hender the carpenters by too much talk. I don't want 'cm to put lu a stick o' lumber that ain't the best." "I'm glad she's going to bave her way," said Alan. "She's wanted a better house for twenty years, and she deserves lt." "I don't believe In sech fine feathers," said Bishop argumentstively. "I'd a leetle ruther wait till we see whether Wilson's a-goln' to put that road through. Then we could afford to put on a dab or two o' style. I dou't kuow but I'd move down to Atlanta an' live alongside o' BUI, an' wear a clawhammer coat an' a dickey cravat fer a change." "Then you mought run fer tbe legls- latnr'," spoke up Abner Daniel, who had been an amused listener, "an' git up a law to pen up mad dogs at the dangerous part o' the yeer. Alf, I've always thought you'd ho a' ornament to the giddy whirl down thar. William was ever" bit as green as you are when he fust struck the town. But hs bad tbo advantage o' growin' up an' sorter rlprnln' with the place. It ud be hart on you at yore time o' life." At this Juncture Alan called their attention to a horseman far down the road. "It looks like Ray Miller's mare," he remarked. "This ls one of his bmis> days. He can't be coming to fish." "Railroad news," suggested AbaM. "It's a pity you hain't connected U) telegraph." They were all now sure that lt 0*B Miller, and wltb no little curiosity tttsp moved nearer the gato. "By gum, he's been glvln' his the lash," said Abner. "She's fa klvered with froth." "Hello, young maul" Alan called as Miller dismounted at a hitching | Just outside tho fence and fastened bridle rein. "Glad to see you, In." Miller bowed and smiled as he opeMf the gate and came forward to shaa* hands. "Wo are certainly glad you curat, Mr. Miller," snld Mrs. Bishop, with all her quulnt cordiality. "Ever since that dny in the olllce I've wanted a chance to show yon how much we appreclata wbnt you done fer us. Brother Ab will benr me out when I Buy we speak of It mighty nigh ever' dny." Miller wore nn Inexpressible look of embarrassment, which ho tried to lose In tbe net of slinking hands all round the group, but his platitudes fell to the ground. Abner. the closest observer The devil never labels his bait. "You roust stay to early supper any. way, Mr, Miller." nmong them, nlrcady had hia brows drawn together as lie pondered Miller's unwonted lack of ease. "Bring any fishing tackle?" asked Alnn. "No, I didn't," said the lawyer, Jerking himself to that subject awkwardly. "The truth ls, I only run out for a little ride. I've got to get back." "Then lt Is business, as brother Ab Bald," put In Mrs. Bishop tentatively. Miller lowered bis eyes to the ground and then raised them to Alan's fuce. "Yes, It's rnllrond business," said Abner, his voice vibrant with suspense. "And It's not favorable," snld Alan bravely. "I can see that by your looks." Miller glanced nt bis mare and lasbed the leg of his top boots wltb his riding whip. "No; I have bad news, but it's not about the railroad. I could hnvo written, but I thought I'd better come myself." "Adele!" gnsped Mrs. Bishop. "You have hoard"— "No; she's well," said Miller. "It's about tho money you put In Craig's bank." "What about tbnt?" burst from old Bishop's startled lips. "Craig claims Winship bas absconded wltb nil the cash. The bank has failed." "Failed!" The word was a moan from Bishop, nnd fur n moment no on« spoke. A negro woninii nt tho wnsb place behind the house was using a bnttlng stick on some clothing, and the dull blows came to them distinctly. "Is that so. Hay?" asked Alnn, calm but pale to the lips. "I'm sorry to say lt is." "Can nnythlng at nil be done?" "I've done everything possible ab rendy. We have been telegraphing thu Atlniitn police all morning about tracing Wlnshlp, but they don't seem much Interested, They think he>'s had toe. big u start ou us. You see, he's beeu gone two days .na nights. Craig says ho thought he wus on a visit lo relatives till he discovered the loss lust night" "It simply spells ruin, old man," said Alan grimly. "I can see thut" Miller snld nothing for a moment then: "It's Just ns bad as it could be, my boy," he said. "I see no reason to raise false hopes. There ls a strong feeling against Craig and uo little suspicion owing to the report that he has been speculating heavily, but he hns thrown himself on tho protection of his church, and even some of his fellow members, who lose considerably, are standing by blm." Here old Bishop, with compressed lips, turned and walked unsteadily into the house. With head bunging low and eyes flashing strangely, his wife followed blm. At the steps she pnused, her sense of hospitality transcending her despair. "You must stay to early supper anyway, Mr. Miller," Bhe snld. "You could ride back In the cool o' the evening." "Thank you, but I must burry rlgbt back, Mrs. Blsbop," Miller Bald. "And Dolly—does she know?" asked Alan, when his mother bad disappeared and Abner hnd walked to the bitching post nnd stood ns if thoughtfully Inspecting Miller's mnre. Miller told him of their conversntlon that morning, und Alnn's fuce grew tender and more resigned, "Slie's a brick!" said Miller. "She's s woman I now believe In thoroughly— she and one other." "Then there ls another?" asked Alnn nlmost cheerfully, as nn effect of the good news that had accompanied tho bad. "Yes. I sec things somewhat differently of late," admitted Miller In nn cvaBivo, noncommittal tone. "Dolly Barclay opened my eyes, uud when they were opeu I saw—well, the good qualities of some ono else, I may tell you about her somo dny, but I shnll not now. Get your horse nud come to towu with me. Wo must bo reudy for any emergency." Abner Daniel camo toward them. "I don't want to hnrm nobody's character," ho said, "but whur my own kin ls is concerned I'm up nn' wldo awake. I don't know what you think, but I hain't got a speck o' faith In Craig hlsse'f. Ho done me a low, sueakln' trick once tbat I ketcbed up wltb. He Swore lt was n mistake, but It wasn't He's a bad egg—you mind what I say; ho won't do." "It may be ns you say, Mr. Daniel," returned Miller, wltb a lawyer's reserve on a point unsubstantiated by evidence, "but even lf he has tho money hidden nway, how aro wo to get lt from him?" "I'd find n way," retorted Daniel hotly, "so I would." "We'll do nil we can," said Miller. Daniel strode into tho bouse, nnd Ainu went nfter his horse. Sillier stood at the gate, Idly tupping bis boot with his whip. "Poor Mrs. Bishop," he snld, his eyes on the house. "How very much she resembled Adelo just now, nnd she is bearing it just llko the littlo girl would. I reckon they'll write her the bad news. I wish I was thero to—soften the blow, lt will wring ber heart" That evening nfter supper the fninily remained till bedtime In tbe big, bars looking dining room, tba clean, polished floors of which gleamed In the light of a little fire lu the big chimney. Bishop's chair was tilted back against the wall In a durk corner, aud Mrs. Bishop sat knitting mechanically. Abuer was reading—or trying to read—a weekly paper nt the end of the dining table, aided by a dimly burulng glass lamp. Aunt Murla had removed tbe dishes and with no littlo splash and clatter was washing them in the adjoiniug kitchen. Suddenly Abner laid down his pnper nnd begun to try to console them for their loss. Mrs. Bishop listened patiently, but Bishop Bat In the very coma of despair, unconscious of what waa going on around him. "What's the use o' tnlkln' about lt?" ho said lmpntleutly. "What's the uso o' anything?" He rose nnd moved toward the door leading to his room. "Alfred," Mrs. Bishop called to him, "are you goin' to bed without holdln' prayer?" "I'm goin' to omit lt tonight," ho said. "I don't feel well one bit Besides, I reckon each pusson kin pray In private according to the way they feel." Abner stood up, and, removing the lamp chimney, be lighted a candle by tbe lium,-. "I tried to put n moral lesson In what I said just now," ho smiled mechanically, "but I missed fire. Alf's BUfferlu' Is jest unselfishness puoro an' undo- tlled. He wants to set hia children up In tho world. This green globe ls_ n sight better 'n sonic folks thinks It Is. Y'ou kin find a little speck o' goody In mighty nigh ever' chestnut." "That's so, Brother Ab," said his sister, "but we are ruined now—ruined, ruined!" "Ef you will look nt It that way," admitted Abner, reaching for his cnndle; "but thar's a plane ahead whar thar never was a bank or a dollnr or n railroad, an' It ain't fur ahead nuther. Some folks say lt begins beer lu this life." CHAPTER XX. S Abner Daniel lenned over the rail fence lu frout of Pole Baker's log cabin one balmy day two weeks later he saw evidences of the cx-moonshlncr's thrlft- lcssuess combined with an Inordinate love for hia children. A little express wngon, pnlnted red, such aa city children receive from their well to do parents on ChrlBtmas, was going to ruin under a cherry tree which had been bent to tbo ground by a rope swing fastened to oue of Its flexible boughs. The body of a mechanical speaklug doll lay near by nnd the remains ot a toy air rifle. After a protracted spree Pole usually came home lndcu down with such peace offerings to bis family and conscience. Ills wife might go without s needed gown and he a coal, but hia children never without toys. Seeing Abner at tbo fence, Mrs. Baker came to the low door and stood bending her bead to look out. "I heerd at home," said Abner, "that Pole was over tbnr axin' fer me. I've been away to my peach orchard on the LIU," "Yes; he's been over thnr twice," said tbo woman. "He's back of the house some'r's Bottlu' a trap fer the children to ketch some birds In. I'll blow the horn. Wben I blow twice, he knows he's wanted right off." She took down a cow's horn from a nail on the wall, and, going to the door on tbo opposite side of the house, sho gave two long, ringing blasts, which set half a dozen dogs near by nnd some far off to barking mellowly. In a few minutes Pole appeared around tho corner of the cabin. "Hello, Uncle Ab," he snld. "Won't you come In?" "No; hain't time," smiled the old man. "I Jest como over to see how much money you wanted to borrow," "I don't want any o' yo'rn," said Pole, leaning over the fence, his unbuttoned shirt sleeves allowing his brawuy, haro arms to rest on the top mil. "I wanted to talk to you about Alan an' thut bank bu'st up." "You've been to town, I heer," Bald Abner, deeply Interested. "Yes, au' I've beeu with Alan an' Miller fer the last week trylu' to do some'n', but we couldn't They've been Bendln' telegrams by the basketful, an' Jeff Dukes has trotted his legs off buck sn' forth, but nothln' hain't been done." "You say the' hain't?" Abner's voice quivered nnd fell. "No. They both kept up the'r sperlts purty well fer about ten dnys beea'se that dang Atlanta chief of police kept wliiu' he wns on n scent o' Winship, but day before yesterday they give In. We was n-Bcttln' lu Miller's olllce when the lust message come from Atlanta. They said they'd been nfter tbo wrong mnn nn' that they'd give up. You ort 'a' seed Alan's face. Miller tried to cheer 'lm up, but lt wasn't no go. Then who do you tblnk come? Alnn'B sweetheart She axed to Bee 'Im, nn' they talked awhile In the front room. Then Miller como back an' snld she'd axed to be Introduced to me. Jest think of It! I went In an' seed she'd been n-cry- ln\ She got up, by Jinks, an' ketched my band nn' snld she wonted to thank mo becu'se I'd been sech a friend to Alnn! Uncle Ab, I felt ns mean ss a egg snckln' dog, becu'se (bur was Alnn Out o' bis back, as the feller said, on' I liddu't turned n hand to he'p 'Ins. An' thnr she was, the gal be layaj an' wants, nn' 'Is poverty stnndln' Mwlxt 'em. I couldn't say nothln', utf 8 BCck- ou I looked more kinds of n 0SS_ (Ttiol thnn she ever seed on two legft" "Well, wbnt did you do?" u&bQ <_> ncr, too much moved by Pole's gnphlc plcttre to speak with his usSS. Bgbt- ness. "What did I do? I made fit? tow sn' slid. I mnde a beellne fer MBWHy's bar nil' put two down ns fust as tbey could shovel 'em out. Then I tseS another, an' quit countln'. I uegvitt tu think I owned the shebang aa' broke several bllllnrd cues nn' threats>eu the chalk around. Then Dukes easae nn' Bald he'd give inn a chunce t» eeenpe trial fer misconduct ef I'd Straddle niy boss nn' make fer home. I agreed, but thar was one thing I hnd to do fust. I hnd promised Alnn not to drink nny more, an' so I didn't want to sneak nwny to hide It. I went to Miller's house', whur he's stnyln', nn' culled 'lm out. I told 'lm I'd jest como fer no other reason 'nn to let 'im see mc nt iny wust. 1 felt like It was the only manly way, alter I'd broke faith with a friend ns true ns be la." "Too bad!" sighed Abner. "I'll bet-, lt burl Alnn to see you in that fix." " "Well, be didn't comulaln." Bald Pole. "But he put his arm around me an- como as nigh cryln' us I ever seed a strong man. 'It's my fault, Tole,' sea he. 'I can see that' Then him an' Miller both tried to git me to go upstairs In that line house an' go to bed an' sleep lt off. but I wouldn't I como on home nn' got mad at Sally fer talkin' to me an' come nigh na peas hittln' 'er In tbe jaw. But that's over, Uncle Ab. What I'm In fer now Is work. I ain't no fool. I'm on a still hunt, an' I jest want yore private opinion. I don't wunt you to commit yorese'f unless you wnnt to, but I'd go more on yore Jedgment than any man's In this county. I wnnt to know ef you think old Cruig is a honest man at heart Now dou't say you don't know an' keep yore mouth shot, fer whnt I want to know, an' all I want to know, la how you feel about tbat one thing." Abner hung his head down, nia long thumb trembled ns Its nail went under a splinter on the rail and pried lt off. "I Bee what you aro n-drlvln' nt," he snid. "You Jest wnnt to feel shore o' yore ground." Abner began to chew tho splinter and spit out tbe broken bits. Ho wns silent, under Pole's anxious gaze, for a minute, und then be lnughed dryly. "I reckon mo 'n' you hns about the sumo suspicions," he snld. "That p'int's been worryin' me fer several dayB, un' I didn't let lt end thnr nuther." "Ab, you didn't?" exclnimod Baker. "You sny you didn't, Uncle Ab?" "No; I got so I couldn't He down nt night without the Idea poppln' Into my bend that maybe Cruig had made a tool of Wlnshlp for some minor crlrao an' hnd hustled Mm out o' the country so he could gobble up what was In the bank an' pose ns a Injured man lu the community." "Sams heer, pine blank!" said Pole eagerly. "What did you do, Uucle Ab?" "Jest satisfied myself that Alan's money—or some ot it—wusn t out o' creation, thut's oil." "I have my reasons fer belicviu' like ybu do," snld Pole. "You say you have." Pole glanced furtively over bis shoulder nt his cabin to see that no one was within bearing, then snid: "You know Wlnshlp is old Fred I'nr- sor-_'s nephew. Well, old Fred's always bean a stanch friend to uie. We moon- shiucd it together two yeer, though he never knowed my chief hidln' place. In fact nobody knows about that spot, Uncle Ab, even now. Well, I had a talk witb 'im nn' nxed his opinion about bis nephew. He talks as straight as a shingle, an' he ain't no Idiot, He says it's ull bosh nbout Winship takin' awny nil that boodle." "He docs, docs he?" Abner nodded, aa If to himself. "Yes, an' be don't claim Wlnshlp nlu't guilty, nuther. He jest holds "X wouldn't do nothln' foolhardy," lie said. that he was too small a dabbler In devilment He thinks, ns I do, that Craig run 'lm off with threats of arrest an' picked that chance to bu'st. He thinks WInshlp's In n safe place an' never will bo fetched back." Abner drew himself up straight. "Have you talked to Alan an' Miller on that line?" "Tried grunted Pole In high disgust "but . "er says It's no good to think of accusm' Crnlg. He says we can't prove a thing on 'Im unless wo ketch Wlnshlp. He says that sort of a steal ls tho easiest thing on earth on' that It's done every dny. But that's beea'se he was fetched up in the lav/," Pole finished. "Wo uns out beer In the mountains kin fish up other ways o' fetchln' a scamp to time without standln' 'lm up beforo n thick headed Jury or lcttln' 'lm out on bond till he dies o' old age. You've got sense enough to know that, Undo Ab." Tho slanting rays of tho setting sun struck tbo old man in the face. Thero was a tinkle of cow bells in tbe pasture below tbo cabin. Tho outlaw In Polo Baker was a thing Abner Daniel deplored, nnd yet today lt was a straw bobbing nbout on tbe troubled waters of tbe old man's soul toward which, lf he did not extend his hand, he looked Interestedly. A grim expression stole Into his face, drawing tbe merry lines down toward his chin. "I wouldn't do nothln' foolhardy, Pole." Abner looked Into tbe fellow's face, drew a long, trembling breath and finished, "I wouldn't but I'll be durned ef I know what I'd dol" IcON-_mr__o.l Ilia (illiiT ClK-ek. "When nn enemy smites me," said • tbe pious looking hypocrite, "I always turn the other cheek." "Why," nsked the man who .knew him, "do you wnnt your enemy to go nrouud with both bunds disabled?" Ho—' Thoy li*err-pre(e,l If, We are taught not/to bo anxious for the future, ns the future will come In time. .,-■ We uv,c tnnglit In the sermon on tho tuqufi. iiot to think of tho future, be- cause the evil we dp In one dny Is sufficient—Answers of Loudon School Chili! ron *«■""- —— MOUNT PLEASANT ADVOCATE. 1 I I*. -MOUNT PLEASANT ADVOCATE VANCOUVER, B. 0. FAT ON A FOWL. 14 III Not So Good u Thins a. Some Housel-ecpera Think, "When 1 see men or women looking r,for nothing but fnt on u fowl," said a niarketman, "I don't envy them their dinner. There ia n luyer of fut underneath the skin when poultry is unduly fattened, and In the cooking this over- bea*.ed fat saturates the ment, nud delicate stomachs have u hard tussle. This ls why lots of people can't eat ducks and geese nt all. These overfattened fowls are in reality more expensive nnd less easily digested, there being much less lean meat in proportion to the fat. Most of my customers are now willing to pny what a good turkey la worth, 'understanding tbe difference. What is the difference? Why, there nre u few rules thnt must be observed. For at least six days before killing barnyard fowls must be cooped, not huddled, have a good, clean space nnd be well fed on corn for ut least live days. Then for twenty-four hours before killing they should be fed on skimmed milk or soft boiled rice, The night beforo tbe killing the turkey must hnve plenty of wnter, but no food, which leaves the crop empty, the intestines -clean, the dnrk ment quite light, und gives u flavor lis different ns possible from the offensive flavor thnt Is likely to Impregnate tho common fowl killed In the common wny. The flesh of nil nnlmuls Is flavored by their food. This accounts for the delicious llayor of tho canvusbaek und redhead ducks.. ISoth eat of the wild celery at the water's edge, the former taking the roots, the hitter the tops." LABRADOR. It iii a T>Ii't«rcHqne Country With -- IH-ny (iront Water'alln. Labrador exlernully ls forbidding und discouraging. She ls not ull nioas covered rock, however. From n scenic point of view she has something to offer that will Interest the world. Un- I'oiluiiately It ls possible to reach the country by water during only four months of the yeur. Dog sledges and snowshoes ure the medium of travel Ihe remainder of the year. There are no roads. The interior of Labrador has been found to be tableland, about l.fiOO feet nbove sen level, tbe foothills of which iri'iieh down to the Atlantic const. Piercing these foothills at intervals along the Till) miles of const line urr deep inlets, some of wblcb resemble Norwegian llorils. Of these perhaps (lie most picturesque Is Nochrach buy l.lon miles north of St. John's. It Is u ■mile nr more wide nud twenty miles long. Great shouldering ciUTs, more llinn l.riuO feet high, Jut out Into the wrier on either side, glistening ens- oiuies tumble over their Bides, nnd mys- .lifylitg sen caverns lure one to explore them. Fifteen miles from the mouth ls n waterfall of tremendous height. Its altitude bus been variously estimated nt from .00 to 000 feet. Tumbling over the edge of the cliff In a cuscnelc, lt takes this grout leap nnd then dashes along on Its foamy wuy dowu several hundred feet until lt drops Iuto the buy. This Is by no menus the lurgest waterfall In tbe couutry. The Camel Until. Camels In Soiuulllund ure kept In groat herds sometimes uumberlug 30,- iilHl. Such numbers Involve wide areas I'lir^gru/.ing und consequent dlstnnccs I';nin the lew places where wnter may bu found. Tbe ponies used by tbe Somali cun nlso manage without drink for Hires or four days aud wben employed for herding have, like tbelr musters, only camels' milk to quench tbelr thirst These big herds offer, of course, n ''tremendous temptation to the raider, as many as 10,000 camels being taken at a time, and the excitement of driving off such a haul at full gnllop for l'mly or fifty miles, with the exasperated owner possibly hard In pursuit and Ihc chances, of the raider finding bis . own ciim'p'hns fulleu a prey to some other tribal diversion, appeals irresistibly to the excitable Soniuli. The thousands of people who write to me, saying that Shiloh's Consumption Cure En.cLung cured them of chronic coughs, cannot all be mistaken. There must be somo truth iu it. Try a bottle lor that cough ol yonrt. Prices: S. C. Wells & Co. .10 25c. 50c. tl. L-Roy, N.Y.,. jronto, Can. Tlio Marquis of Tullibardiiie is helping to raise a troop of tne Scottish Horse in Tire:', and already a score of men have given in their mimes. A smart recruiting party caught the eye of the impressionable Cuel. but there's no blythencss among the girls over tho new departure. How Dr. Von Stan's Pinears silo Tablets Give Instant Relief. Stlffi_l llaI,d,y to carry-Uke ono nflor Wnnjfawor whenever you feel stomach ai-tte_. coming on-in.iTor.rs hnve proved .... ""ly remedy known Unit will ff|vo "H""'. rolls! and permanent cuV-no lotTtr tedious treatments with uui'stion- arttrouil'er^'f, for "" Ul'"1" °" » °°" urn tioubles^ H5 cents.—On Tne Arctic expedition ship Windward, which brought Nunscn buck to Europe some yenrs ago, has now joined the Dundee fleet ns a whaler , 11 is useful at any rate this time. Deafness Cannot Be Cured 0y local applications as they cannot reach the -iBCatecil iicrtlon ot the car. There Is only one way to cure dea-ness, anil that Is hy constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an Inflamed condition ct the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube ls Inflamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfoct hearing, and when lt is entirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to Its normal condition, hearing will bo destroyed forever; nine cuses out of ten are cauBed by Catarrh, which la nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundrod Dollars lor any tue of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send lor circulars, free. _ P. J. CHENEY S CO., Tole*J, O. Sold by all druggists, I.e. Hill's Family Pills are the best. The government has decided to fortify the lslund of Foronsay, at the extravagant price ol £6,ooo, und when the work is completed the sntety of the West Highlands will be assured. Too Many People Dally Wttl Catarrh.-It-trikos one like n thunil. clap, develops with a rapidity that no other disease does. Dr. Acnew'S Catarrhal Powder is the radical, uulck. safe and nlcasant curo thut Ihe disease demands. Use tlio means—prevent Us deep- seating and years ol distress. Don't dally with Catarrh. Aeuew's elves ru liel In ten minutes. SO cents.—07 llnlbe'icn, Lincolnshire, Hoard of Guardians have admitted Into the workhouse un old mun iiuinnd Kobe-it Black, wbei bus saved nine lives from drowning, but who from llMmalth wus unable lo work, and was obliged to seek shelter. He was in posnoa- sinn of a medal and a watch presented lei bim for saving life. Warrior WOOS.*Tlir»m
  • r n hypocrite whom we should distrust—Jg-.'acrt. Ilvond F.nmmli. A large nnd stout woman called on n friend and while waiting for her wns Stated at so In'.eutly by the friend's little children lhat sbe asked one of them: "Whnt ure you staring nt, little girl?" "Why, you see, mamma said you were So narrow In your vlewa, and' I Waa wondcrlu- wbat view she got." , The coroner of Hackney snys lhat when an inquest >H nocossary i n u very old person there it is found Hint they have been ill a WOrkhOU-0 or Ihe Infirmary. There aro here suggestions about tiic ordinary life nf ttacknoy thut un- no gilt-eelgcd testimonial. There never was and never will be a universal panacea, lu ono remedy, tor all Ills to which ili'sh la heir— tlie vory nature of ninny curatives belnK such tniit wero tin- norms of oilier anil dillcrenllv seuted disease rooU'il in the system ol the patient—What would relievo ono II! in turn would aggravate tbo other. We have, however, in Uuinliiu Wine, when obluinablu in sound, uuaihillerated slute. a remedy lor many unci grievous Ills. II* its irr_.ih.al und (uillciuiis use llie frailest systems nro led into convalescence unil strength b.v Iho Inlluonco which iiuunni exerts on nature's own restoratives. 11 relieves the drooping spirltB ol those with whom a chronic stale of morbid despondency und lack of Interest In life is a diseuse, and bv truuiiuill/.liig tb* nerves disposes to sound and refreshlni ■loop—Impart! vigor to the action ol the blood which, boing Btlniulated. course through tho voIiib, Btrongthcnliiir the healthy animal fuuctlonB of the nystoui, thereby making activity a necoBSury result, -trenglhcning the frame and giving life to the dlgcsUvo organs, which_uuU-- rally demand Incresed substance—MSUlt Improved appetite. Northrop A. Lyman, ol Toronto, havo Riven to the public their Superior Quinine Wine at the Usui rate, and, gauged hy tho opinions ol eclontlsts, tho wlno approaches nearest perfection ol any in Bbe market. All druggists sell lt. No, Cordelia, tho relict of a man wlio died from hay lover isn't n grate widow. XObat One Little Girt Thought THEY ADVKHTISIO THHHSr-tA BIB, —Immediately thoy were oftorod to tho public, l'anneleo's Vegetable l'ills became pojiulur because ol the good report they mado for themselves. 1 but reputation has grown, nnd they now rank among the lirsl medicines for use In attacks of dyspepsia und I Piousness, complaints ol the liver nnd kidneiys, rheumatism, fever -anil ague and tho Innumerable complications to which these ailments give rise. Airs. Hannah Ooloman, of Cloovo, nenr Yatton, Soinersteshire, bits .lust oolebratod ber lo.vd birthday. The eild lady, wbo retains her faculties and keeps wonderfully well, is attended by her widowed duughtor, who Is hor sol ( nearly Ho. Seems ,i vory nlco, healthy place, ehie's Oloovo. ARCHBISHOP IRELAND, who ls never without n good story, tells one that he holds to be one of the best illustrations of faith as w.Ml as of confidence In Individual supplication at the throne of grace. The little six-year-old daughter of one of his parishioners ls nn exceedingly bright child—u little too bright, ns the bishop explained—and she had been praying to hnve a little brother sent to ber. Wben ber prayer was answered she wns delighted nnd ber faith greatly augmented thereby. But wben one day, less than two yenrs later, the gift was repeated she looked gravely apprehensive. "I don't want two brothers," she explained, "and I'm sure I prayed too much, 1 hope God won't answer every prayer 1 mnde for n little brother by Bending one for each." But the best evidence of the responsibility Bbe felt In the mutter wus (inclosed on n subsequent occnslon wben sbe beurd ber father and mother discoursing to n dinner tnble full of guests upon tbe merits nnd attractions of these two little sons. "Yes," tnunted this superior elder Bister of six years, "and you wouldn't bave hud either one of tbem lf it hadn't been for me."—New York Times. t-aay Work. "Sny, Jlmmle, bow many men d'yer s'pose he's killed?" "Au, g'wnnl Don't yer see he's a general. Generals don't do uo klllln'. Dey Jest bosses de Job."—Chicago American. A Vegetarian. Dr. Henry Van Uykc, who ls an admirer of girls, tells this story of a maiden named Dorothy, wbo always found some good excuso for having her own wny. Dorothy's futher enmo to her one evening nnd snld: "Seo here, Dorothy, 1 don't llko young Freshman's coming here so much. Next time he makes you a visit Just give him the cold shoulder." "Hut, pupa, he Is a vegetnrlun," nn- swered the unabashed Dorothy.—Philadelphia Ledger. nia I'ullliiic. "Julia," said tho living skeleton to the fut lndy, "wby don't you go over nnd sit wltb tbe ossified man nwblle? Poor fellow, ho would nppreclnto having a lady to talk with." "Oh, he wearies me," sniffed tbo fat lady. "He can't talk to a girl four minutes without wanting ber to hold bis baud. He's too soft for any use."— Judge. The Itctort Dlsilalnfol. Ellen Terry, the famous English actress, In tlie kindness of ber benrt onco took n girl out of the poorbouse to trnln ns.n servant But she wns altogether hopeless ami was continually breaking plates, dishes nml everything she laid hands on, until Miss Terry thought that In time she might break ber, so she dismissed ber. But, not wishing tbe girl to come to any hurm, when she wus going nwny she nsked ber whut sho was going to do for a living. "Oh," sbe said disdainfully. "If the wust come to the wust, I can go on the stage." You know the medicine that makes pure, rich blood— Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Your mother, grandmother, all your folks, used it. They trusted Sarsaparilla I It. Their doctors trusted It. Your doctor trusts It. Then trust it yourself. There is henlth and strength In it. I "I raff-rod terribly from in.lfre-Hon aad thin blood. I found no relief until I too* Ayer's Saruparllla. raw boulei pet_QS- iieutlr oured me." _ J Ufi*. IT. B. H-BT, ML .Cisco, K.T. I suss bottle. • i. o. ij-caea, | &J3b____ f__ ..ewail, Msm. Rich Blood Tlie Color Vlolot. It Is snld thut of nil colors violet la the one most stimulating to the eye coals and tbnt the electric light, and more especially that given out by the large lamps lined In muny public places, la rich In violet rays It Is claimed violet dresses nml draperies ure responsible for many eye "cuses" und for not n few of the skin troubles about wblcb iho dermatologist ia frequently consulted. Look Up. The troubles of people aro unnecessarily multiplied b.v the fact tbat they are forever looking down Instead of up, which Is only nnother wny of saying Hint tbey live on n low plnno In- stend of on it high one; that they lirciitho the miasmatic ulrs of tho siviimps Instead of the pure ozone of the hills, unil so mltis tlie real meaning of tbe true happiness of life. -, Charity. Kvery good net Is charity, Giving wnter to the thirsty Is charity. Removing stones nml thorns from tbe road is cluh'lty. Exhorting your fcllowmen to virtuous deeds Is charity. Smiling lu your brother's fuce ls chnrlty. Putting a wanderer In the right path Is charity. A man's I nie wealth Is the good he does In this world. When bo dies mortals will ask what property has bo loft behind him, but angels will inquire, "What good deeds bast thou Bent bo- fore thee?"—Mohu turned. It Depends, Miss Sprlght—Do you believe In putting nn old head on young shoulders? Uo Gny—That depends upon whether you have reference to love or education. Ayer's Pills are gently laxative. Thoy greatly _ld the t-orsaporlfla. RESULT AIL TBAT COULD BE ASKED Dodd's Kidney Pills Cured Strain Caused by Heavy Lifting. Willln,ii Shnrnin Telia of nil I'reearlons Condition, and Ills Happy Uelease From It. Murray Harbor South, P.E.I., Apr. 4.—(Special.)—William Shnram, who keeps a general storo hero, is one of many hundreds in Prince Edward Island who have been rescued from chronic sickness, and made sound and well by Dodd's Kidney mils. Mr. Sharam, who is always glad to say a word for the remedy that did so much for him, relates his experience as follows ? ■ "I strained my back with hoavy lifting, and tho result was urinary and IC'idney trouble, that left me In a very weak state, and at times I got so weak that I almost fainted, and could scarcely hold up. "After trying several othor msdi- cines without relief, I concluded that it was a Kidney Disease I had, und would find the curo In a Kidney remedy, and decided to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. The result was all tbat could be asked. I used ten boxes all teld, and can now enjoy sweet sloop without being disturbed eus horetofore, and niy old troubles wero banished." Dodd's Kidney Pills .euro all Kidney Ills from Backache to Bright'. Disease. PAGE F S Wear Best I- lo tho fenoe that boo stood tho test of tima-otands tbo heaviest -train- -age—tho oUDdard tha world over. Order through onr looal agent or direct, from tu. THE PAG- WIRE FENCE OO. LIMITED L WaUu-vUie. ct, Mntxeal. «aa. St. Jet... ■.■. HOW TO LOVE A GIRL. In a Losdon court recently a young gentleman of 19 admitted kisa'ng a girl of 14 while they wero catching moths in the gulden after dark, and now every girl in that district who knows enough to come In when it ruins is hard at work studying rupld method moth cultivation. IT MEANS OSTRACISM. I'cnl Breath and DlsgusUng DLseliarges, Hue to Catarrh, Make Thousands of Peoplo Objects nf Aversion. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Relieves In 10 Minutes and Cures. Hon. Georgo James, 0! Scrantan, Pa., says : "I huve been a martyr to Oat- urrh for twenty years, constant hawking and elropplng In the throat und puin In tho head, very offensive breath. I tried Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. Tho first upplieiitlon cave instant relief. Al ter using a few Unities I was cured. Sold by all druo-Rists. Uso Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure Fer Heart Stomaoh and Knevos. 80 Port Arthur does not appreciate those little favors that Japan Is sand* ng em Iho hiilf-sholl. KNOWN TO THOUSANDS.—I'nrnielee's Vegetable l'ills reiruluto tho nctlun ol tho se'iTi'lions, purify the lilooil and keep Ihe stomach and bowola freo from deleterious matter. Taken according to di- tlon they will overcome elvnpepsia, eradicate biliousness, anil leave the ell- iteslive eirguns healthy nnd stronir to perforin their functions. Their merits ure well known tn thousands who know hy experience how beneficial they ore in iriving lone to the system. Thomas Gilbert, aged 45, tho Essex magistrate wno suicided lately at p.ir- kenlieuil alter un Ineffectual oftort to shout nn actress, was looked upon ns considerable of a mystery in the Col- eliesie"' district, neur which ho at oho rhestor district, neur wnlfch he lit one time resided, Core Should Do Taken to DlaerlmU nate Anionic Many Vorlettea. All girls like to be loved, but they are not all alike, and care should be taken to discriminate among the muny varieties. In making love to an old maid the preliminaries ouly are necessary. Give ber a fair start, and sbe will do tbe rest. Iteuiemher that she Is making up for lost time and bold on tight and shut your eyes. Aa long as Bbe hns tnken tbe cue dou't fear tbe result. You needn't do a thing. When she is young ond innocent, with a frank, openwork countenance and with no experience, get up early every morning and watch her doorstep. There nre others on the sume trail, nnd If you wish to be an actlvo member of tbe club you must do your share of tbe work. If she accepts flowers and fruit readily, don't get too gay. This la only your privilege. And when you feel tbat you cannot stand lt nny longer tell her bo and leave tho rest to her. She will be your teacher. You needn't do a thing. Wltb a widow be calm ond unmoved In the face of danger. You are In for It, and don't get rattled. Sit around where you can be reached nnd submit to everything. But remember tbnt so far as you nre concerned there is nothing doing. It won't be necessary. If she ls a tall, straight blond, witb lustrous eyes and a huge, open smile, don't nllow your feelings to overcome you. Do the right thing and wnlt. She will see that you are well taken care of. Or, lf sbe is any other kind of girl, lt doesn't matter. Don't do a thing yourself. She will do tbe rest. No mutter how slow you may be, have no fear of the ultimate result. But be sure of one thlug—before beginning get a million or bo.—Tom Mas- son in Smart Set. 'Just The Loveliest Bread' "I had just the loveliest bread from my baking with yonr ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR; it couldn't have been nicer== as white and light and sweet as anyone conld wish for." The above is an excerpt from a letter received from a user of- A Kicking Deferred. Aunt Clara (to ber young nephew, who has just brought a bucket Into tbe parlor where she la sitting)—Good gracious, Tommy, what are you doing with that bucket? Tako It down to tbo kitchen nt once. Tommy—I wnnt you to kick It, Aunt Clurn, 'cause I henrd pnpa snylng when you kick tbe bucket we'd get at tbe very least $25,000. Lever's Y-Z (Wise Head, lUslnfeetunt Simp I'tiwiler is hotter thnn oilier pewters, ns it is Inilli soup unil illslnfecl- 111I. H. -from gny to usefulness—Ono of a pafr of chestnuts thut pulled King I'Mwurel through the streets nf Swansea twenty yours ago now hauls coal about the streets. I.ove may intoxicate a mnn, hut inan'iage sutlers hini. A woman Isn't necessarily a thief because she books a dress. BrcedlnK I.lona Iu Captivity. For years buck within the classic prc- clnets of Phei'iilx pnrk the authorities of tbo Dublin zoo bave been breeding lions ut n rate that has been touched by no otber menngurle In the world. The climate of Ireland, which ls ao Inimical to poisonous reptiles, seems to benetit the raging lion of the Nubbin deserts lo such a marvelous extent that be actually thrives bettor In tbe open air within smelling distance of the river I.iiTey thnn be Is accustomed to do In his native Africa. L'or some mysterious reason these animals flourish and breed In the Dublin zoo. Sbe Wns Not Consulted. A girl forced by her parents Into n disagreeable mutch wltb an old man, whom she detested, when tbe clergy. mnn came to that part of the service where the bride Is askcel If she consents to take the bridegroom for ber husband, snid, with great simplicity: "Ob, deur, no, Blr, but you nro the first person who hns asked my opinion nbout tho mutter!"—London Tlt- Blts. In lllo Interest. Jack—You know when Mabel rejected mc Inst week I told you my troubles, nnd you promised to help mc. Well, she nccepted me lust nlgbt. Am I to thank y'ou for Interceding for me? Cousin Belle—Not oiactly, dear boy. I simply Intimated to Mabel that I was nfter you myself. Shirt waists and dainty linen are made delightfully clean and fresh with Sunlight Soap. is Driven to It. "I've come to kill u printer," said tbe little man. "Any printer In particular?" nsked the foreman. "Ob, any one will do! I would prefer 11 small one, but I've got to mnke some sort of n show nt fight or leuve home since the paper called my wife's ten purty 11 'swill affair.' " Mexican Thieves. Mexlcnn "niteros," or pickpockets, nre tho most ndept of their kind In tho world, with the possible exception of those In Havana. Burglars have stolon the plate used in tbe Holy Communion service Irc-IU the Priory Church of HS. t'utor and Paul at Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Nothing is sucrcd in the eyes of the hold, bud burglars. A MKD1CINK CHEST IN ITSKI.l'.- Onlv the well-to-do eun ufforil to possess u lui'dieine -chest, but, Ur. Thuniua' Kelei'lric Oil. which Is n piedlcilie dust in itself, heini. a remedy for rlieupmt- Isni, luiiiluiKO, sore throat, colds, coughs, catarrh, asthma, unel a potent tinnier for wounds, cuts, bruises, Bpralus, etc. is within llie reach of the poorest, owing lo Its cheapness. It should ho in every house. It is now the turn of DralntMO, Essex, to be overrun with rats. It is common experience to have lo get up uf nights nnd lieut tbem off Ibe boil. Cheerful exercise ! Free anil easy expectoration Immediately elleves and frees the throat ninl hue's oin viscid p]i!r:>»n. unel n medicine thut roinotes this is tho best inedi.tno tu use for coughs, colds, Inflammation of the lungs* and all affections of the throot and chest. This is procUoly what Hlcklo'a Anti-Consumptive Svrup is 11 specific for, unil wherever used It hns given unbounded satisfaction. Children like it because It ts pleusnpt, nihil Is like it because it relieves and cures the disease. At Blackburn Sarah .''vans, a girl of 11, wus found drowned in a canal, and tbe only explanation given of the nil affair is that the child buel been Bcolded for playing truant. China isn't particularly Interested, but it would like to dump ltyssiu into tne wash und run it through the wringer. The lion. Talbot Rice, the vicar of Swansea, says that if be bu 1 mor money he could preach sermons, as egging letters for church weirk now occupy a lot (if his time. The Warminster guardians, Ihuiivs tn newspaper publicity, hnve iccclvod many apjiitcations from tlie unom- pl'oyod of London, und have handed t'heui over tn tbe farmers in v.ant of hands. Snoulil Russians slill find it db> agreeably cold ut Port Arthur, it ii not because' Teigei is neit doing lib boat tei make it hot lor tbem. OGILVIE'S ROYAL HOUSEHOLD I FLOUR We've got lots of somewhat similar communications- we'd like very much to have you try this Flour, and write su yourself stating what YOU think of it. Every user becomes a most valuable advertiser in some manner, perhaps ouly by telling friends of the results obtained. Your Grocer keeps it or will get it for you. Aro Vou Bajilldl—,e T If Oko, ajaBa» EDDY'S IMPERVIOUS SHEATHING "Tho Best Building »P«r lode. It la very much ttronfeor end thicker than any other (tarred er batld- inff) paper. It la lmpervion* lo wind, keeps out cold, keeps lp heat, carries no smell or odor, absorbs no moisture, imparts uo taste or flavor to anything with which lt comes in contact. It la largely used not only for ■heetlnjc housea, but for lining cold storage buildings, refrigerators, dairies, creameries, and all places where Uie object li to keep an ovea ond mnlfonn temperature, and at the aame time avoiding dampness. Write our Agents, TEES A PER88E, Winnipeg, for sample*, The E. B. EDOr CO., Limited, HULL. Indict the Handshaker. .Profenuor Vincent EURKests that congress would do un t.'XO.U-nt thing if It enacted a law ret:i:l;U.tn_; handshaking.. SOME people grab at you; Some peoplo j..b at you, Nab at you, Blab at you, dab ot you —yes! Borne peoph. shabbily, Limply and flabbily Flutter your lingers and cause you distress. Borne people da&h at you; Some people smash at you, Crash at you, dash at you, splash at you; then, Bplte of resisting It, You feel them twla'.lng It, Almost unwrlstlng It time aud again. Somo peoplo fall at you, Pull, tug and haul at you, Manglo and maul ut you, causing yoa pain; Crushing your knuckles In Till each one buckles In; They throw your chuckles in If you complain, Somo people stonily, Solemnly, bunily, Give you a wlthnrln^ sort of a clasp; Others Judicially, Ruther salt ilshily, Give you a cut and dried, shadowy grasps Some people tear nt you, Come like a bear ut you; Better they'd swear at you than to do that; Compress and crush your hand, Mold Into mutih your hand; After their rush your hand feebly falls flat. Sure, you have heard of them; These aren't a third of them; There's quite a herd of them roaming the earth. Somo of them squeeze your hand; Borne of them freezo your hand; When they release your hand, what ls It worth? Get up a law for them; Fix something raw for them; Fill tt with awe for them, atop them some way. Stop all this shaking Iinndy, Breaking hands, quaking hands— Salve for our *ol J.ik hands! Mix It todayl —Chicago Tribune. BLAIR'S GOUT AND i RHEUMATIC PILLS THE GREAT ENGLISH^ REMEDY. TESTIMONIAL trom tho Lot* SIB SA-lUKIa BAKER, tha .»_._-■ Nil. Explorer :— "Newton Abbot, Potod. IJOar Blro-I h»T» d.layad my thanka u I wUkod to toot tho (Sect ot Blalr'a Pills bj 0 auffl-ient tntamll ot tima. "For tan yaaralhad auBerod aeotalj troaa (lout and lito had loot It, attrmotlon owlns 10 tha im.'artainty ot health and tha sudden Tisitations o( tho enemy which prostrated mo , lor mouths, or weeks, according to the -irul-uc. ' of the attacks 'Blair's Pills linve rendered me Immeruw ■erTico, as I no longer fear an attack of Goat. 1 "For the last twenty months I hare bean comparatively free, aa ono or twoattemptad I visitations have boon immediately atamped out by the assistance of Hliiii's Pills. "Truly /ours, (Signed) U-.-U- W. Baibb." L. I,...» San. * l'o„ -oatraal aa, Taaaata n. ii,,]. Drag e-„., veianip.,. Th, It.rlln, II,,!. _ Wyaaa fa- Tfl-alf*f DOW liullis uii' 11 lad In Ni'w VnrU, which iiIwu.vh diii Ilka cheap ploriHurs no.wllhflta-rdlTig its desire tn create the Impression that II rtovor has to tiiink uiioiit tho money und nt i'.s fun. In prononiioiiitf General I'flnc tl I> is silent, lint unless hn makus Rood wo may transform l' into thn silent letter. It is snid lhat the Japineso liavo no swear-words, lint thu Hussions probably more than make up fnr the deficiency, Pnn't say a man In slilfwss. He po- llle' and sny Hint lie Is toe Sontontod to ever net rich.—Atchison (Msbe. Aa Fnr na Me Kaear. "One of the component parts of sugar," said tlie professor, "Is an essential In the composition of the human body. What Is It?" "1 know!" shouted tlie grocer's boy. "Sand I"—Exchange. While the Dreyfus case remains unsettled France does not mean to be entirely overshadowed even if there is a b'g war in progress. 6 If this strain keeps up the fVnr nay feel inclined tn raise his own salary. A woman is almost as much afraid cry bill. Whnt n Jolly old world this would be if all mem prnctiicd whut tiny prene'h. Somo men have a keen sense ot humor, judging by the pointless stories they tell. In Utah they do not appjar to seo anything singular about plural wives Tfcc nirch. Old writers In mentioning birch trees seldom failed to say solemnly that they were useful to grow brunches with which to give boys thrashings. Tumor regards the supply of "flexible, pendent blanches" for purposes of punishment as the chief merit of the tro*. Coles also based his estimate of the birch Chiefly on its use lu the supply of rods as instruments of punishment, for be writes: "The civil uses whereunto the birch serveth nro many, ns for tho punishment of children, both nt homo and nt school; for it I in Hi nn ml mini hie Influence upon them lo quiet them when they ure out of order, and therefore some call lt makepeace." In umlaut Homo tBo fences of tho llctors, with which they cleared the wny for magistrates, Wsrt formed with rods of birch, nnd their Influence was suflli.'lent ta l_r surc n rapid dispersion of men iistora- bled when tbey would Impede _M passage of tho administrators of tta law. Fram that time to within a ctna- pnratlvaly reeent period the blrdWD rod was regarded us one of the SBCSt Important deterrents of Juvenile d» pravlty. m. Jaepnneae Mlmtc. A Jolly little story is told by a Om> tribntor te sn English paper nbout a curious faculty the Japanese huve of imitating animals. "I remember some years ago," she says, "being at a Christmas Juvenile parly when a nephew of the mikado was present. The young prince got himself up by means of a miitT, a sable mantle and n boa for a tall to look like Borne extraordinary feline and then crawled Into the room where the Fells domestlca was enjoying the beartti rug before the lire. There was something so sinuous and lifelike In his movements that the wretched grimalkin almost flew up the chimney with terror." MAMUCACTURID OMLV BY I Brush & C°-l TOBOWTO, - OWT. Wben Danger Signals your liver out of order, coo?' st.pat.on, or your stomach not working right, it's a sign of. distress which, unheeded, will' lead to trouble—it is time to take Beecham's Liver Pills That's wbat you need; something to cure your biliousness, and regulate your bowels. You Seed Ayer's Pills. Vegetable; ;ently laxative. fc£..rs2i. Pills Sold Everywhere, In boxes 25 cents. Want your moustache or beard a beatrtlful brown or rich black? Use BUCKINGHAM'S DYE IBS!,!* „ ■■■ ■"ia-ui'°r-'"-W.'- In .28 trades unions in Englaud, wilh a membership of 560,0'Ki, (1 7 per cent, wero unemployed at tho end ol last year, as compimil with ,vi per cent, of 224 trades unions with a membership of 552,415 at tho end of 1902. Tho man who manages to keep out of dabt, out of jail and out of politics is a little abovn the average. If a woman has a pretty lace no man on earth can toll you what Mm of clothes Bhe has on. VJ No 471 *****' y / ■ ■ ' <:■ i'iii'ii V'.ll ■ %. . >*_-3_ Ht. Pleasant Advocate. (Eastablished April 8,1899.) MRS. R. Whitney, Publisher Uktjck : 2585 Westminster avenue. SftfOLiSH Office—80 Fleet street, London, E. O., England Where a 'file of "Tho Advocate" is kopt for •-isitors. Tel. B1405, Subscription $1 a year payable tn Advance. Boentsa Oopy. Nat-Hies of Births, Marriages, and Deaths published free of charge. Vancouver, B.C., June 4, 1904. Mt. Plbasa-CT needs a better water supply at once. New buildings are being erected on every street, consequently the danger from fire is more apparent. At present the pressue is too weak iu case a fire got headway beforo the firemen could reach it. A reservoir on the highest elevation or a pumping station at the foot of the hill is badly needed, and we trust our Aldermen will endeavor to secure one of the two ' suggested improvements. His Worshir Mayor McGuigan is ' expected home soon from Ottawa, where his presence was necessary in oonneo- tion with the Stanley Park lease and other civic business. The objections ■ to the Mayor's visit on the part of members of the Council • Mouday evening was regrettable, - for both Messrs. Morton and Macpher- 1 son are conscientious aldermen who have done much good for their respec 1 ttoe wards and have the good of the ' Oity at heart; however, we believe 1 they will yet see that the business conld 1 Dot- be delayed until the Railway ' Commission would come here. His Worship Mayor McGuigan is as much interested in Vancouver's good as ■ any one, more than many. He bas been 1 long identified with the City's growth and its government. Contrary to an -accusation on the part of an evening 1 daily, the Mayor is anything but a ' "figure head," he is a diplomat, one ■-. who realizes at once the obvious buo- , cess oa futility of acting in opposition , to other men. whose ability and good 1 sense' he recognizes and concedes; ■ whether or not he lacks "back bone" j it . is .Only necessary to recall >'tbat he has carried his point in i almost every thing, not by fighting and , bluster but by intelligent. lulheronco to \ what he believes to be right He hns , been bravely indifferent to all manner • "of attacks, in his endeavor to faithfully perform his duty to the City, and like . pll broad men he bas been too modest , toboustof what he does. Many who , voted against pur present Mayor declare 1 they will do all possible to secure his 1 ejection for a second term, if he will , consent to stand for nomination. We do not remember to nave heard , ex-Mayor Neeland's trip to Ottawa last . year objected to. Local Items. The Post Office Department has placed additional letter boxes throughout the city. Those placed on Mt. Pleasant aro located as follows: Corner of Westminster avenue and Front street. Corner of Westminster and Ninth avenues. Corner of Westminster and Thirteenth avenues. Corner 6f Seventh avenue and Victoria street. Corner of Ninth avenue and Victoria street. Corner of Ninth avenue and Scott street. Iu the downtown districts, whore deposit of matter will be heavier than elsewhere, there will be three collections daily. Outlying boxes will be collected from about noon each day, and it is possible thnt an evening collection will be arranged. :o: Mr. Charles Keeler, the well-known Florist, has started moving hia large stock of flowers, shrubs, trees, dahlias, rose bushes, etc., to bis new place, corner Westminster and Fifteenth avenues. When the new place is com plete in arrangements Mr. Keeler will have one of the most attractive places iu the city in his line, and he will carry a larger stock than formerly. :o: On Monday evening next Rov. 0. H. M. Sutherland will conduct the Epworth League meeting, and as Mr. Sutherland will leave within a few days for hiB new field of labor, a large attendance of Leaguers- is expected on this occasion. Read the New York Dental Parlors advertisement iu this pnper, then go to New York Dental Parlors for your work The Daughters of the King of St Michael's Church entertained the young men of the congregation on Thursday evening of last week,. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, corner Seventh avenue and Coroli.a street. Music, games and dainty refreshments contributed to the pleasure of the guests and their fair entertainers. The young ladies of this church entertain the young men members at a Social once a month. MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL OF MUSIO, 64 Eleventh avenue. For the benefit of adult pupils, the McDonald Smith system of technique from "Brain to Koy-boord," is employed. For terms address as above. Mr. D.A. Bell is building a two-storey house corner of Nineteenth and West minster avenues, The lecture by Father Morice on the "Perils of the North," was enjoyed by an interested audience on Wednesday ovening at the Oity Hall. The proceeds are to bo expended in the interests of the Museum. V ■J :o: Mr. R. S. Spedding of Mouitou, Man,, visited "The Advocate" Offloe this week. Mr, Spedding has beeu editor and publisher of the "Manitou Mercury," and inteaijs to start a paper soon at Kelowna, B, 0.* , The despatches from Ottawa, state ,, the Minister of Militia, has.-agreed to , grant a lease of Stanley Park to the , Oity, subject. to conditions agreed to ; hy His .Worship Mayor McGuigan. . This is assuredly satisfactory to all .j-JJjjse-is. , Mt. PLEASANT OHUROHES. v.-_-' Presbyterian. , function of Westminster avenue and West- r inlnslcr road. SERVICES at 11 a. m., and 7:30 p. in.; Sunday School at2:80 p.m. Rev. Goo. A. Wilson, B. A., Pastor. Manse corner of : &l%]itb'jiyenueand Ontario street, Tel. 1066. - . :■ ':-i_Jk METHODIST. Corner ol Nlnt anil Westminster avenues. . PJ5RVICK8 at 11a.m., and 7 p. m.; Sunday * School and Bible Class 2:80 p.m. Rev. C. H. ' M. Sutherland, Pastor. t ue and Quobec street. SERVICES atll a.m., 'find 7:30p.m.; Sunday S.houl at 2:30 p.m. Roy, A. W. McLeod, Pastor. Residence 489 ' Sixth avenue, east. , ABVENTI8T8. Adveut Christian Church (not7th day Ad- yentlsrs) corner Ninth avenue end Westmin 'iter road. Services 11 a.m., and 7:30 p.m., Sunday School at 10 a. in. Young peoples' ''Society of Loyal Workers of Christian Endeavor meets every Sunday evening at 6:4. o'clock. YJ'IfySaVMMUng Wednesday nigntiiit .o'clock __ -m The Advocate is always glad to receive items of social, personal or other news from its readers. Send news items to the office or by telephone, B1405. "Oregon" is the title of a handsomely illustrated 96-page booklet, descriptive of the resources and industries of the great State of the North Pacitlo Ooast, There ore chapters on the States of Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Several pages are devoted to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, which will be held at Portland in 1905 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the exploration of the Oregon Country by Captains Lewis and Clark, commanding a Government expedition which had beeu commissioned by President Jefferson The booklet it for free distribution. iVou-jg Peoples Societies. SUNDAY. Jyoya) Workers of Christian Endeavor jneet at 15Jminn.es to 7, every Sunday 'evening in Advent Christian Church, 'parser Jfinth ave. and Westminster^Rd. MONDAY. Epworth League of Mt. Pleasant .Mftfbodist Church meets at 8 p. in. B. Y. P. U., meets in Mt. Pleasant Paptist Chnrch at 8 p. m. TUESDAY. The Y..P. S. O. E., meets at 8 p. m. }H Mt.Pleanasant Presbyterian Ohuroh. A WIFE'S CONFESSION. Of course every one knew when they Were engaged ana every one pretended to be surprised when they beard It wss suddenly broken off. It was first said she lirM broken it off, then thst his heart hod changed, but finally sho con. fessed that she had been sp Irritable, 00 depressed and blue that sbe bad fairly driven him a-ay. Her good looks were vanishing. She woo getting thin, polo, and . hollow - cheeked, with dark clrclta. around her eyes, Suddenly all society wao pleased again to hear of the engagement being renewed, and It was not long before a beautiful and radiant bride was taken to tho altar. She had regained her good looka, her former happy disposition and strong nerve all through a Secret a friend gave her. A fow bottles ol Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is what made two more Uvea happy and a radiant bride more beautiful than oho hsd ever appeared beforo. Backed up by over a third of a century of remarkable and uniform curen, 1 record such as no other remedy for the diseases and weaknesses peculiar to women ever attained, the proprietors and makers of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription now feel fully wairanted in offering to pay $500 in legal money of tho United States, for any caee of Leucorrhoa, Female Weakness, Prolapsus or Fi-Hing of Womb which they cannot cure. All they ask lo s fair and reasonable trial of their moans of core. Mrs. O. O. Scripture, of Prejeott, Arts., L. Box 536, writes: 0 For nearly two years I was s sufferer with ulceration and enlargeue and enlargement of womb, also suffered severely with eiyspepsls and was run down—s perfect wreck. I doctored for several years; got no better, until about seven mouths auo I began talcing nr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and' Pleasant Pellets.' I cad stand mouths nyo I began taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and' Pleasant Pellets.' I can stand OU my feet -ml work llurd all day. I feel licit life ls now worth living, and shall ever feel grateful to you and shall always recommend your rnceU* jjnee to all who are; .aJ'ei lug In aay yity.v Avenue furniture Mart. We can furnish yonr house from top to bottom. Should it not be convenient for you'to pay all thb cost we can arrange Easy Time Payments. Our price are extremely low. Bedroom Suits, _ pieces (18.90 Bed Lounges $11,411 Carpet Squares, all sizes, from $4 95 Linoleums, Oilcloths, &c„ at very low figures, atf" Trial solicited. W. J. WATERS, Manager Furniture Department. Grocery Dept. Marmalade, 4 - lb tin 45c Orange Meat, 3 pkgs., S5o Fanoy Creamery Butter, 2-Bbs 45o 5.T. Wallace Westminster avenue & Harris street. Telephone 1266 Mailorders Promptly Filled. See When Your Lodge Meets MONDAY. The 2d and 4th Mondays of the month Court Vancouver, I. O. F., meets at 8 pm. TUESDAY. Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 19, I.O.O.F., meets at 8 p. 111. THURSDAY. Vancouver Oonnoil No. 211a, Canadian Order of Ohosen Friends meets the 2d and 4th Thursdays of the month. FRIDAY. Alexandra Hive No 7, Ladies of the Maccabees holds its regular meetings on the 1st, aud 3d Fridays of the month Gems of Thought. A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise shall give him no peace.—Emerson. As a man travels on in the journey of lifo his objects of wonder daily diinish, and he is continually finding ont some very simple cause for somo great matter of marvel.—Washington Irving. It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion, and in solitude to live after one's own; bnt the truly great man is he who, in the midst of the crowd, keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.—Emerson'.' It Is Best to live in the Present. Making men live in three worlds at once—past, present and futare— has been the chief harm organized religion has done. To drag yonr past behind you, and look forward to sweet rest in heaven, is to spread the present very thin. The man who lives in the present, forgetful of the past and indifferent to the future, is the man of wisdom. The best preparation for to-morrow '. work is to do your work as well as yon can to-day. Live right up to your highest and best I If you have made mistakes in the past, reparation lies not in regrets, but in thankfulness that you now know better, It is true that we are punished by onr own sins and not for them; It is also true that we are blessed and benefitted by our sins. Having tasted the bitter, ness of. error we can avoid it. If we have withl-oM the kind word and the look of sympathy in the Jpast, we can to-day give donbly, und thus, iu degree, redeem tho past. And we best redeem tbe past by forgetting it and losing ourselveB in useful work. It is a great privilege to live. a-Elhert Hubbard. Every day people are saining more and more confidence in advertising. More and more of them Are turning to til-e advertising columns of the paper for Information. There Is n° rjoubt about thl*, The business men who fall to appre- clate lt are likely to find themselves so far behind the times tha* they wlH never cateh up, l* 14 always better to advertl-ie a little too much than not t.ulte enotigth. It lo bettor to use a little more time than is noc_«s»ry ta the consideration of advertising and tho preparation af advertisements than It Is to be ever so careless about It Fence Rail Philosophy. ■ According to some men, other people's business always needs attention. A wedding has sobered up many a feller that was intoxicated with love. It often requires more strength to decide to do.a thing than to actually do it. If everybody practiood what they proaohod this world would be peaceful aad perfect. Some men succeed in marrin' well, even if ihey don't sneoeed well in anything else. Some folks think so little of the future that tbey haven't even got an umbrella laid up for a rainy day, If you want to kuow what is happening on Mt. Pleasant read The Advocate—$i a year, 50c fpr six months. Woman's Realm. It seems aM lf soft materials never were so lovely as this year, and even the crude colors which are one of the notes of the season are attractive. There Is art in the combining of two vivid colors to realise an effect pleasing to the eye. This depends on the way the tints are' chosen and handled. A mere piping'with Its vivid note lends the requlred'cachet to the gown. The combinations of blue and green relieved with a touch of bright orange, cherry red or violet; lie de vln with bright pink or gold, maroon with pale blue are very' much In evidence this Spring. An attempt Is being made to introduce more and more figured loulslnes, taffetas and voiles. These come, however, In soft pastel tones or sombre- tinted patterns, as if evlled, by Mt gauze. The tiny pompadour (lowers, cacherolre designs, fantastic arabesques, Lois Fuller stripes In myriad shapes appear as lf fading away from the soft grayish green or rose morte background. The gray shades are beautiful, especially In the voile de sole and satin messallno sort of loulslne, just as rich In effect as liberty satin, though less expensive. They will be much worn In ceremonious costumes and elegant visiting gowns this Summer. Pamela Is the romantic name given to a tiny pin-point checked changeable taffeta, the check being so minute that it Is almost Invisible, giving, however, a certain character to silk. This taffetas comes in poppy and white, blue and white, mauve and white, etc, so many delicate combinations of colors. LINEN GOWNS AND PIQUE COATS Coarse white Irish linen gowns embroidered In large open patterns will be more than ever the fashion, and coats of coarse ribbed white pique, richly embroidered In white or In green, will be no end smart for wear with Summer dresses, A short pique coat with Directolre tails ls elegant, as ls a Russian blouse In the same material. KIMONA SLEEVES. A smart little wrap, also, Is a tiny klmona, so short as to suggest a bolero, and having sleeves that reach only to the elbow. It ls made of brooaded or embroidered silk and faced with liberty satin. Fancy how pretty lt will look worn with a lace garden party or cos Ino gown. Although the sleeve Is loose and cut In one with the shoulder, lt fits tightly across the bust, back and under the arms. The same peculiar klmona sleeve ls attempted even on a. gown. This model Is In pale pink linen, wide celnture of pink taffeta swathing the waist broadly, knotting with long ends at the back. The klmona sleeve ends at .be elbow with a hem of pink taffeta, which lies over an under-sleeve of lace flounces. The trimming about the bodice Is peculiar—four rings of white lace ruffles are thrown about the shoulder and arm-hole, passing tinder the arm and about the bust, shoulder and shoulder 'ti blades. Upon the outside of the sleeve there are four more rings centered with a lace rosette, so that there ls a continuous series of laoe frills from the neck to the elbow. Imagine the sloping, dainty, Japanese effect of this. The capricious woman ls passing, unclaimed and unrestrained by the twentieth century. Her day was yesterday. She flattered bar butterfly wings in the sunshine ot yesteryear; but tbe wheel of I line broke her, for the age of chivalry 1s past, and the era of companionship |b begun. Man no longer desires that his love shall be "like an high-born maiden In a palaoe tewer." He desires, Instead, that She share his amusements; be genuinely, and, therefore, intelligently interested In his occupations; and woman, complaisant chameleon that she ls, must adopt w|th the cos- tumtli editable ipr th* open-air life of man, a new feminine code, and adjust ber mentality and her manners to' changed 'conditions. The creature of mood* and caprices may reiVri for an hour, but her season Is brief; ' It was not ta one of tbe airy, fairy Lilians that Thackeray p_.ld a great and beautiful tribute. It was to the Venus of Melon. And it was at the feat of that same type of-eternal womanhood, strong and calm and beautiful and tender, that Heine oast aside his Iridescent mockeries and sobbed out his broken heart By telling merchants thoy saw t__.tr advertisements in Ths Advocate onr i«--K-e_a-wllI-oc-oier.a.fa_ir and help tire paper greatly. City ot Vancouver. DOniNION DAY CELEBRATION. In response to requisitions presented to mo, I hereby call a Public Meeting of Citizens to be held on Tuesday June 7, at 8 p. m., In the Oity Hall, to consider the advisability of celebrating Dominion Day. ROBERT GRANT, Acting Mayor. Vancouver, B. O., Jnne 2, 1904. City of Vancouver. TENDERS WANTED. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to 4 p. m., on Thursday, June 16th, 1904, for Sewering of certain districts in Mount Pleasant, Fairview and the East End of the Oity. Plans, profiles, and specifications can be seen in the office of the Oity Engineer. The lowest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. No tender will be accepted unless accompanied by a marked cheque or cash deposit eqnal to 5% of the amount of the contract. THOS. F. McGUIGAN, OITY OLERK. Vancouver, B. O., May 28th, 1904. Voters' List. FOR 1804. PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that the Voters' List for the Oity of Vancouver for A. D. 1904 has been completed, nnd shall remain in my office until the 1st of September, 1904, for examination by all concerned. Any person who shall claim to be added to said Voters" list, or any Elector who Bhall desire to have any name erased therefrom shall prefer his or her request in writing, signed with his or her name,- stating the Ward to whioh he or she belongs, and shall deliver or eause the same to be delivered to me within the time hereinbefore specified. THOS. F McGUIGAN, OITY OLERK, Vaucouver, B. 0., April 12th, 1904. MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH VANCOUVER. TENDERS WANTED. TENDERS will be considered at the next regnlar meeting of the Council on Saturday, June 18th, for the following: For raising the Culvert 2 feet on Wellington avenne, Collingwood, and laying heavy Cedar puncheon on about 2 chains of the road, the puncheon to be covered with Gravel taken off the hill, The Gravel to be laid 2 feet deep, and the puncheon to be 18 feet long. State price in a lump snm. The lowest or any tender not neoas sarily accepted. Tenders to be in before 2 o'clock on day of meeting. William O. WALKER, C. M. C, South Vancouver, May 26, 1904. We have just Fitted up our new Cake and Confectionery Store with handsome show-oases and fixtures, are putting in a splendid stock of CAKES ond CANDIES of all. kinds—equal to any to be had anywhere in the oity. We will be pleased to have your order. We are also in better position than ever before to snpply you with GROCERIES. MT. O. Muir Ring dp 'phone 448. Mt. Pleasant. Pull fresh Ha|f Package p . of SEEDS "* ■*-*- Vegetable or Flower—all the same. flS-F Sweet Peas 30c lb. It will pay yon to buy now for next Spring-. Nelson's Drug & Seed Stores Corner Robson and Granville Streets, and 686 Hastings Street. VANCOUVER, B. O. Then In life's goblet freely press The leaves that give lt bitterness, Nor prise th* colored waters less; For In thy darkness and distress New light and strength they give) And he who has not learned to know H«w false Its sparkling bubbles show, How bitter are the drops of woe With which Its brim may overflow, Has net learned to live. The prayer of Ajes was for light, Through ail that dark and desperate fight; The blackness of that noonday night, H» asked but the return Of sight. To see his foeman's face. Let our Increasing;, earnest prayer de, too, for light—for strength to bear Our portion of the weight of oars That crushes into dumb despair Pn» half the human race, PANAMA HATS. 0; LD JOE began his season's engagement at English Bay on Wedne day, and that means that the Summer Girl will be there tomorrow. The young men will appear in New Panama Hats—old men too, for matter. A big Northern Canoe wonld hold all the males in Vunoouver, Mf little, old and young, who do not value feminine approval. Here, then, are the Papama Hate. What if yoa did pay $25.00 for Panama last year. We'll sell you a better one for |16.00 this year, and it he up-to-date—fit for the dress parade at English Bay. ■ Other Pananma at 812.00, $10 00, $8.00. J Porto Rican Palm Hate $3.60, 18.00, $8.60. Hats that look Panama $1.60. Straw Hate 60o, 75c, $1.00, $1.26, $1.60, $2.00. A. E. LEES & CO., THE CASH CLOTHIERS. FLACK BLOCK. 1 The Best Way. This world is a difficult world indeed, And people are hard to suit. And the man who plays on the violin Is a bore to the man with a flute. And I myself have often thought How very much better 'twould be If every one of the folks I know Would only agree with me. But slnoe they will not, then the very best way To make this world look bright Is never to mind what people say, But do what yon think is right. SWEETHEART. 'TIb the prettiest word That was ever heard From lover to his near one; It means much more Than fifty score Of darling, pet and dear one. > To lover tall Doth lt recall His little lady slender; Her cheeks ripe peach His heart doth reach. His heart both strong and tender. And he her eye, Like Summer sky, Or be lt black and gleaming; And be she small, Or be she tall, The word for her ls seeming. Sweetheart, Sweetheart, If no one part, Be hers of beauty's power; Her heart so true, Beats sweet for you. You crave no fairer power. SOCIETIES *-7Which Meet on nt. Pleasant t. O. O. F. Mt. Pleasaut Lodge No. 19 meets every Tuesday at 8 p. m , in Oddfellows Half Archer Block, Mt. Pleasant. Sojourning brethren cordially invited to attend. Noble Gband—W. R. Owens, 2781 We.tminater road Recording Ssoretart—J. Paxman, 182 Dufferin atreet, west. I. O. F. Court Vancouver 1828, Independent Order of Foresters meets 2d and 4th Mondays of eaoh month at 8 p. m. Visiting brethren always weloome. Chief Ranger—W. G. Taylor, 227 Keefor Btrect, City. Recording Secretary—W. H. DeBou, .78 Tenth avenue, east. FlNANOIAl, SECRETABTr-M. J. Orohan, Sit Prlnceas street, City. Telephone LADIES OF THE MACCABEES Alexandra Hive No. 7, holds regular Review 1st and 8d Fridays of eaoh month in I. O. O. P., Hall corner Westminster and Seventh avenues. Visiting Ladies always weloome. Lady Commander—Mrs. Fitch. Lady Record Keeper—Mrs. Mary A. Foote, 889 Ninth avenne, east. CANADIAN ORDER OF OHOBEN FRIENDS. Vau-ouvor Council, No. 211a, meets every 2d and 4th Thursdays of each month, in I O. O. F., Hall, corner Seventh and Westminster avennes. Sojourning Frionds always welcome, W. P. Flewelling, Chief Councillor. Miss A. Chambers, Recorder, 2228 WestmliiHti-r avenuo. Tel. 760. Bring Your Picture Framinj to the SEIP MFQ., CO. Corner of Georgia and Hornby Tel. 882. Photos Kmla Palace Stable, Pender St. Telephone A/_t^ J. J. SPARROW, RropJtatar. ■W\X»^^»»»''^>/\/««J/a^«aa*^^| Jack'sThavlnflF|lrlor, Westminster Ave., next Glasgow I John Gillman, Propriettr. Three Chairs, and a first-cialw Room is run in connection with Barber Shop—give this place a I Jas. Carnahan. OITY SOAVENOER. Ordera promptly attended ts, nl.ht day. Chargea moderate. Office: 37 Hastings street, west, Telephone Number 471 If yon want a Sign Ring up Dickons Telephone 987 or call around at the Works, 814 Homer a In any case yonr wants will receive I most courteous and careful attentf E. & J. HARDV ft CO. Company, Financial, Paau ai Advertisers' Agents. 80 Fleet St., London, E. O., Engb Colonial Business a Speoialty. BO YEAM* EXPERIENCat Tradc MAMM Dcsmns CormM-HTS Ao. Anyone lending a aketeh and -eeertptlon —a» I or opinion in. -Mthw aa i Irpaua-itabl*. Ooaana-ilea. 4 lOdentfaL Handbook on fatao!. I '""',r" ^t^SSSsff5^] qnloklr asoortnln onr Invention ta probably tlons strictly confldonl lent free. Oldest V-tenU t*kM __. *\*c iol notice, without Scientific American, A hand.om.lr lllnitrated weekl; * --^acienU-- itbj,|L dilation of any reart four mom advMklr. Lamrt.fca.1 Io Journal. Tenna,4Nal rear: fonr mohtha,!-, Bold brail aH'lllaalna. I Branch OBlin. ag y at, WadUntC-. P. C. I Advertising Is the education of purchaser of the merits ef differed that which addB to his comfort and an consumer. It informs the prospeetl goods and brings him into touch pllfies his happiness. Thb Advocate is the beat adva medium where it oiroulates. Tel. 1 change Fairview Car Service. NEW TIME TABLE: £!!£«» Service. First Oar leaves Nintn avenue. ...8a.ni, and every 10 minntes until Last Oar leaves Ninth avenue 10:50 p. m. First Oar leaves Carrall street. .6:10 a. m. Second Car leaves Carrall street. ,6i80 " and every 10 minutes until Last Oar leaves Carrall street.. 11:20 p, ra, (Out this out and put it in yonr pocket.) B. C. Electric Railway Company Ltd. •h--. >} . . ,,:-.• :-