AN ANIMATED WPER cU‘rT‘i—ia. . An Elephant Performs. the Work with Neatness and Dispatch. This is .a pretty story of. an intelli- gently trained elephant: Such a pa- per cutter must, however, be an expenf sive adjunct :to .the «library. An ele- phant cannot be boarded for less than $3 a day. When Lord Dufferin was Viceroy of India he was visited by the Rajah of Holkar, who saw the Viceroy take up some illustrated Lon-don papers which had just arrived by mail and cut them with ad ivory paper knife, says an exchange. It was the first time the Indian Prince had seen such an instru- ment used. .“Make me a present of that,” he said to the Viceroy, “and I will give you another.” Lord Dufterin hastened to comply with this modest request, and the young Rajah returned to his country. Not long after he re-‘ turned to Calcutta, bringing with «him, a young elephant, whose tusks had been carved in the most artistic man- ner in the shape of a paper knife. This he brought as a present to the Viceroy. A table bearing some illustrated papers was placed by a servant before this in- telligent beast, who immediately seized them with his trunk, cut them most deftly with his tasks and then handed them to the Viceroy.—-New York J our- nal. ELIEKeI ‘mr-ld. "lRube, ain’t you thankful" you’re livin’?” . ~ « “No; got to-pay rent.” “Well, you’ve got a good family.” “They’re down with the measles.” “Well, you orter be thankful for the air you breathe.” “It’s chuck full 'of malaria, an’ I can’t buy quinine!”-—Atlanta Consti- tution. Winter Weight Geods Have to Go. New Spring Goods Will Take Their Place. A-A T hr of PRIC OIl REMINISGENCES OF DICKENS. ' Enjoyed His Own Novels—Generous it . Impoverished Eriends. .__ - George Dolby, manager for “Charles Dickens during one .ofC' his reading tours through this country says: “Dick ens "was the kindest hearted man ] have ever known. Many and many a ' time while on tour we came across old associates of his who were down on their luck. Dickens would say to' me after .the reading, ‘Joey, let mehave twenty pounds in crisp, new bank notes, and I want to be alone to-mor. row from twelve to two.’/ I knew what this meant. He had invited his old friendsfto call upon him at this hour and such friends'didn’t go away poor- er. . “Dickens was fond of reading his own books. Once at Liverpool, where we had an off nigh-t, I was obliged tc leave him to himself for an evening He asked me to call at a. bookseller": and send him something to read. 1 asked him what 'he would like, and he replied, “Anything of Sir Walter Scott’: or my own.’ I purchased ‘Old Curiosity Shop’ and took it to him myself whereat he was delighted, saying “he had not read the book for'years. l was curious to see the effect of his own work on him and upon my return wa: amused to find him laughing immoder- ately at certain incidents in the book He explained, however, that he was 1101 laughing at his own creations as much as at the recollections of the circum- stances under which certain passage: and incidents had been written.”—Cor Chicago Record. ' *— Mrs. Smith—Are you getting better wages in your new place? Bridget—No, mum, I’m workin’ fer nothln’ now; Inter-Ocean. I'm married—Chicago ES "Quick Repartee. 'It is reported of Mr. Wesley that on one occasion, when he was crossing the Atlantic, two frivolous young fel- loWs came unto him one day with-sol- emn faces, exclaiming: ' “Oh, Mr. Wesley, the.devi1 is dead!” and looking equally solemn, the cele- brated minister ”exclaimed: “My poor fatherless children, what will you do?” ‘ Mr. Spurgeon was quick at repartees. After Mr. Charlesworth left the ,Con- gregationalists and joined the Baptists, some one said to him in Mr. Spurgeon’s hearing: ' “So you have changed your views, Mr. Charlesworth?” “Oh, no,” Said Mr. Spurgeon, “he has § not! He has only cleaned his win- dows.” . Lord Palmerston and Bishop Wilber- force were staying at a country house, and when Sunday came round, Lord Palmerston offered the bishop a lift to church. The bishop declined and pro- ceeded on foot, but was overtaken by rain. When Lord P. passed in his car- riage, he mockingly said: “How blessed is he who ne’er con- sents by ill advice to” walk!” . To which the bishop promptly an- swered: “Nor stands in sinners’ ways. nor sits where men profanely talk.” ,- - Waterproof Paper. Waterproof paper is made from wa- ter glass mixed with oil, preferably vegetable oils; ‘melted Wax is added, and the composition thoroughly mixed and spread on both sides of the paper, which is rendered water and moth- proof, but is transparent enough to A...“ Commercially Speaking, the Winter season of ’97 and ’98 has been very Winter goods than we should have at this time. we will close out'all Winter goods at half, and some at less than Half Price. be used for tracing drawings. Putting his hands on their shoulders 11} Hence the above heading. In all the world there is no other treatment so ppre, so sweet, so safe, so speedy, for pre- semng,punfying,aud beautifying the skin, scalp, and hair, and eradicating every hu— mor, as warm bath; with CUTICURA SOAP, and gentle .anointings with CUTICURA (oint- ment), the great skin cure. ~ ‘ (illicura Ts sold throughout the world. Pun-Ks DRUG AND Cnsn. Coup" Sole Props" Boston. 0:? “All About the Skin, Scalp and Heir,“ free. .3. T..——_‘ P. W. BATES’ r42 wmn smart, You can find as fine an assortment of 'llnnnnnnlnl n Unnnlnnnllnnl ' As can be found in any Yard in the State. Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere. Hangers. M A6" I NERY' Pulleys and Couplings. Machinery Steel in all sizes from 6% inches diameter down to 3-16 inches diameter cut any length. always in stock. Cold Rolled Rounds, Squares, Flats, llexagons. Octagons. Decagons. and all shapes finished to exact sizes. Everything in readiness to be shipped at once. 'Our goods are without a rival and our prices the lowest of all. Telephone 314, South Boston. COMPRESSED STEEL SHAFTING WORKS, South Boston, Mass. . Shaftlng, OSTON STORE! ’ ‘ F airfield County’s Greatest S * < Sacrifice. 9 come and look at the goods and you will be compelled to believe it.____‘ - Ladies'vBlk. Kersey Jackets. Storm Collar, $8 all season, for this. sale $4 each. Ladies’ Merino and ribbed vests and pants, long and short sleeves, 25c Ladies’ $19 Imported Fine Kersey. Fur Trimmed and braided, $19 all Season, now $10 00 each. Wrappers, Flannelette Wrappers, $1.50 and $1.75 ones, to close out, 98¢ each, Wool Vests and pants, $1.50 ones, ; Men’s White Merino Grey double this sale 79c Winter Weight. and single breast shirts, fleeced lined 50 and 750 ones, this sale, 38c Gloves, Men’s heavy gauntlet gloves fur back, buck palm, $1.50 ones, this sale, 756 Pure Wool ~hirts and drawers, reg. $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 ones white and scarlet, this sale 79¢ EVERY HUMOR F’”“é.§él‘§§°t.‘.‘lc§:l?’“‘“ - City Official, ’Gloves, Men’s heavy lined and un- lined Winter Calfskin and horsehide Gloves, reg. 50 and 75c, to close out, 360 pair. 9’:- MVWV ’ W\N\M WILLIAM H. BYINGTON, Agent," Gazette Building, - '- 'NorWalk, Gonn. O .9 Ore! LEI“ 1 IOOdS. bad 3 no life, no snap to trade. It has left us With more THURSDAY, FRIDAY ', and SATURDAY of this week , Read these few articles and doubt the statement, then 10c Gingham for 6c Remnants of dress gingham, 5 to 12 yards. 14 to 20', regular .50 and 690 ones, this sale, 380 Outside Shirts, heavy fleeced, sizes ,4 pairs 25c Men’s VVintersox that sold all sea- son for 121lc pair. 7c Domet for . 5C _ 10 yds. to a customer. $3 Ladies’ Blk Beaver Cape, trimmed with fur, this sale‘, $1 50 Striped ( lutings. the 1001iind in remnants, 5 to 15 yds. this sale 6:: 25c and 39c Boys’ and Girls’ vests and pants, ribbed ones this sale, 160 Wool Mittens. Ladies’ and Misses,‘ the 250 and 390 ones, this sale, 15c ' be Cambric, the best quality Lining Cambric, 3C \ l Boys’ double Knee Blk. Stockings, I 2 I =20 per pair. $1.25 Scotch Plaids, 750 These are 54 in. wide and make beautiful skirts. 170 pairs La‘dies’ heavy (‘otton hose, 'Hermsdorf dye,thé best 390 stocking in the country, this sale 25c Wool Hose, Boys’ and Misses’. 75 pair of 25 and 39c ones, this sale, I 80 pair. $1.25 Tufl'ted Mohair Checks, 696 54 in. wide. 49c’ Fancy Suiting, 7 different styles, 25c $7 Collarette, $3 50 This is Coney, full shaped 18 in long. $12 Uollarette, $6 Electric Seal, 22 in long. $17. 98 Collarette, $10 00 Electric Seal, 10 pendants, High Collar and Yoke. 500 Blk. Fig. Goods, . 39“ These are all wool and 45 in wide. il_ swo Blk. goods 75c , 45 in. wide. In Lizzard effects and fancy weaves. 50c Serge, 37 [=26 In black and colors, 45 in. wide. . $i45 heal Cape» $39 00 . _ . $23 Conant“- $15 9 bars soap, 25c Easier, Oil Heaters-$430 extra large Heat- ~ . . Electric Seal Cape, 28 in. long; this This IS a blues for a real novelty, N. 7 bars Borax soap. 25c 50c White Enamel Eagles, eiis, this sale, 25 Per cent . is a bargain. Y. Furriers get $35. 6‘bars Floating soap. 2 5c 34‘; $3 24 ' OE all . , . Lamps. $1.50 50c Umbrellas Blankets, $1.50 Bl k $250 . 10 Rolls Cotton Warp Matting, $15 and $18 Ladies’ * $1 00 360 an ets, Satme Comfortables, 290 quality, this sale, Suits to close out; $1 L , L 986 $1 63 19c 30110111}: I I $10 00 each. eggmgs 75c eggings, $3.50 Blk.Beaver l‘av es. in t Ladies’ and M isses’, this sale Childrens’, this sale, this sale, r rimmed $15.00Pl h $3M“) V 1 $33 Velour . 6 3c 3 I 50 (us Cape, e our Cape Russian blouse . $9 00 $24 .00 $15 00 75° l Read this and tell YOIII'neig borthebargains! ~ 3,. 5;: "TWE BECOME .soL'E SURETY ON. 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