Suffered Several Years. PERUNA MADE ME WELL U, Mrs. Elizabeth fleuther, 1002 11th St, N. W., Washington, D. C, writes: " "I am pleased to endorse Peruna as a splendid medicine for catarrh and stomach trouble, from which I suffered for several years. I took it for several months, and at the end of that time found my health was restored and have felt splendidly ever since. I now take It when I con tract a cold, and it soon rids the sys tem of any catarrhal tendencies." Druggists Everywhere Recommend Swamp-Root My brother was In need of a medicine such as Swamp-Root and concluded to give your preparation a trial; after he had taken some of the remedy he was much gratified at the results obtained and he is ready and willing to recommend it to anyone in need of a kidney, liver or blad der tonic. For the past twenty years Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root has been sold and recommended. Very truly yours, 8. E. RICHARDSON, Druggist, Nov. 4, 1916. Urbanna, Va. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Bend ten cent to Dr. Kilmer L Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a Eample, size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores. Improving Washington. Nearly every president of the United States since the city of Washington was laid out has endeavored in some way to leave the capital better and more beautiful than he found it. President Wilson Is no exception. He Is said to have ambitious plans for the Improvement of the city, and it Is be lieved these will be carried out dining his second term. Development of the Great Falls electric power and the es tablishment of n new and magnificent public park are said to be Included in Mr. Wilson's program. IF YOUR CHILD IS CROSS, FEVERISH, CONSTIPATED Look Mother! If tongue is coated, cleanse little bowels with "Cali fornia Syrup of Figs." Mothers can rest ensy after giving California Syrup of Figs," because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels, and you have e well, playful child again. Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless "fruit laxative." Millions of mothers keep it handy be cause they know its action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tle of "California Syrup of Figs," whlcjft contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups. Adv. In trying to figure out the problem of life most men subtract what they own from what they owe. Most men mistake a little applause for an encore. Ask for and Get THE HIGHEST QUALITY MACARONI J5 fye Recipe Book Free SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, USA 1ARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA. Marjorte "What da jroo think John uid, Daddy, a-h I told him that when wt were marriad wanted a city raaideneft, a country plaea, ail auto and a lot of acrvantaf " Daddy "Well, what did tke paragon lay!" Marjorif "He aaid that if I would atop more mt rlfhi aide I wouldn't hay, aueb drtama" Bad dreamt art a food sign ol poor digestion, when the hant worked stomach begins to complain the whole ysletn suiter and we have constipation, offensive breath, dyspepsia and all sorts ol similar disorders every ae at which, Uyoa did bul know it, crktaload lor Green's August Flower Which for 51 years has contributed to the health and well being: of countless thousands everywhere. 25c. and 75c COLORED people can have nice, long, straight hair by using Exelenfo Quinine Pomade, which is a Hair Grower, not a Kinky Hair remover. You can see the results by using several times. Try a package. Price 25c at all drug stores or by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for par ticulars. Exelento Medicine Co., At lanta, Ga. Cotton Kzpert has cash and Peruvian seed, which baa reached the highest price In Hurupan market; wanta partnership with American landlord. State fall oartlcnlars concerning yourself and farm. Ad dress LAKKABUBM, Aslor Hotel, Now York City KODAKS & SUPPLIES We also do highest class of finishing. Prices and Catalogue upon request. S. Galeski Optical Co., Richmond, Va. Attention Cotton Ginners ! ! Bhlp us yonr (tin motes at South Richmond and we will pay yon one cent per pound at your station for them It they are dry and in good condition. Thta la a big saving over throwing them on the land. Richmond Waste Co., South Richmond, Yaw ait) ntim DflTC'Knds Mice, Bugs. nUUbnOnHAIa AJieou'-Uoors. l&c and ilia. SKINNER Its My Standby for a Cold. It Those vvho object to liquid medi clnes can now procure Peruna Tab lets. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root has been sold in this Btore ever since it was first intro duced and we are positive that there is mt a preparation handled today that en joys a better reputation or has met with better success in the diseases for which it is recommended that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. Judging from the praises of its users we are confident that it a fine remedy. Very trulv vours, THE L. II. OTT DTit7(i CO., IXC. Nov. 4,, 1916. Harrisonburg, Va. Cripple Who Forgot "Can't." Twenty-eight years ago F. It. Big ler, who is familiarly known as Bob to hundreds of his friends and admir ers in Kansas City, Mo., was conduc tor on a Western railroad. One day on duty he suffered an accident that resulted in the loss of his right arm just below the elbow and his left foot just above the ankle. Instead of bending or breaking un der the blow Bigler straightway began a most remarkable uphill fight one that was destined to be of great im port to cripples all over the world. Let him tell you the story of that right just as I persuaded him to tell it to me: "The first thing a cripple should make up his .mind to do," said Bigler, "is to forget there is such a word as 'can't. The key to all doors is not 'I will,' but 'I must.' " American Magazine. MOTHER'S JOY SALVE for Colds, Croup, Pneumonia and Asthma ; GOOSE GREASE LINIMENT for Neuralgia, Rheumatism and Sprains. For sale by all Druggists. GOOSE GREASE COMPANY, MFR'S., Greensboro, N. C. Adv. Injured Pride. After a recent Zeppelin raid, when the worst was over, a resident went out into the town to see what damage had been done. In the darkness lie heard a group of women talking loud ly, and judging them a clue not to be neglected he followed them along an entry into the back yard of a house. The debate never ceased, but he was unable to get the hang of it until one of the women the most eloquent ap pealed directly to him. " 'Ere," she said, "do you call it fair? T bomb dropt in our yard, an' a bobby's gone and took it away never even give she a receipt for it. It's our bomb." Manchester Guardian. The Quinine Th it Does Not Affect The Head Because of its tonic and lpxatWe effect, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." H. W. GBOVB'S signature is on each box. 26c : v The Same Old Course. "I am going to quit smoking for ever." "Forever? What a lie!" "I think so, too." Anoint the eyelids with Roman Eye Bal sam upon retiring at night, and in the morning observe the refreshed and strengthened sensation in your eyes upon arising. Adv. Naturally. "I suspect those contributions are for a yellow dog fund." "Hence the howl about it?" Send 10c to Dr. Pierce,' Invalids' notel, Buffalo, for large trial package of Anuric for kidneys cures backache. Adv. This Winter. "Did the water pipe burst?" "Yes, and the landlord charged ex tra because it makes a rink." 10 CENT "CASCARETS" FOR LIVER AND BOWELS Cure Sick Headache, Constipation Biliousness, Sour Stomach, Bad Breath Candy Cathartic. No odds how bad your liver, stom ach or bowels; how much your head aches, how miserable you are from constipation, Indigestion, biliousness and sluggish bowels you always get relief with Cascarets. They imme diately cleanse and regulate the stom ach, remove the sour, fermenting food and foul gases ; take the excess bile from the liver and carry off the con stipated waste matter and poison from the Intestines and bowels. A 10-cent box from your druggist will keep your liver and bowels clean; stomach sweet and head clear for months. They work while you sleep. Adv. S German iron founders are trying to increase the use of furnace slag In place of gravel and crushed stone in concrete. MlHMriONAL Lesson (By B. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1917. Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR JANUARY 14 JOHN THE BAPTIST AND JESUS. LESSON TEXT John 1:16-34. GOLDEN TEXT Behold, the lamb of God that taketh away the Bin of the world. John 1:29. John began his public ministry in the summer of A. D. 26 and the baptism of Jesus probably took place In January, A. D. 27. The delegation from Jerusa lem to interview John must have ap peared along toward the latter part of February. I. John the Witness (vv. 15-18). John's ministry created great excite ment. The people were in expectancy. All classes were reasoning as to who this strange but niarvelously forceful man might be. Some thought perhaps he was the Christ (Luke 3:15). To settle this question a committee was sent to Jerusalem to investigate. Malachi, the prophet, has suggested the coming of Elijah (Mai. 4:5) before the Messiah should come, and . another prophecy indicated that the prophet should be like unto Moses (Deut. 18:16-1S). John freely confesses to tins delegation that he is not the Christ nor Elijah nor the prophet pre dicted by Moses. IIow foolish and silly are those modern ones who pro fess to be the messenger of the cov enant or some other fanciful title, In dicating the return of the witness which is to precede the coming of Christ. John exercises humility in the way he states his real position though he does apply to himself the prophecy of Isaiah (Isa. 40:3-5) which sets forth what his mission was to be. A voice can be heard but not seen. With our bodily eyes we never see a spirit. No man ever saw the soul of his nearest friend. "We do see God, however, In his works, In his marvelous deliver ances and his guidance of the world and his answers to prayer. II. John the Baptizer (vv. 19-23). As John had denied that he was the Christ or Elijah, the priests and Lev ites made bold to question his author ity at a later time (Matt. 21-23), and still later the authority of the apos tles and the priests (Acts 5:2S). John answers them with another display of his humility. Ills baptism in water was nothing io the baptism of the coming one (See Matt. 3 :11 ; Acts 1 :5). Though Christ was in their midst, they were blind and did not recognize him. (See vv. 10, 11; ch. 8:19; 16:3). John'f baptism of repentance denotes a baptism which a penitent submitted to that he might receive the pledge and assurance that his sins were for given Baptism meant the cleansing of the people from past sins that they might be fitted for entrance into the kingdom. Baptism is not conversion. It is a witnessing and a symbol of a spiritual truth that we are dead unto sin, and have risen to newness of life (Rom. G:3-5). Like John, our voice must be not only that of humility but it must be really a voice with a mes sage from God, one that sounds an un mistakable note, one that can be heard wherever we go, one that will make men happier, stronger, braver, more like God, to prepare the way for Christ in the hearts of men. III. The Witness of the Spirit (vv. 28-34). The writer is very explicit, stating the exact time that these things occurred, for he was an eye witness. John first testifies that Jesus was the Lamb of God, referring of course to the sacrificial larb, the atoning sacri fice of the Old Testament (Gen. 22:7-8; Ex. 12:3; Isa. 53:7). As the Lamb of GOd, Jesus would take away the sins of the, world; thus the'thought is pri marily that of atonement, a substitu tion of another and the deliverance from the guilt of sin. The next day after John's witness to the delegation from Jerusalem, he saw Jesus coming unto him, and said to the assembled people, "Behold the Lamb of God." This refers not so much to his charac ter, that of Innocence, meekness and patience, as to his office, his completed work of atonement by the sacrificial death wherein he takes away the sins of the world. On the ground of the propitiation for sin which Jesus wrought I John 2:2; Matt. 20:28; II Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13) sin is removed from the sinner as far as the East Is from the West God dealt In mercy with men before Christ's time because of the lamb which was slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). Here John says that at first he did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, but he does bear record that he saw the spirit descending at his baptism, and it abode upon him. The work of Christ Is for the whole world till all Its sin Is removed. He is actually removing sin from the world, and when he comes again, sin will be banished. Luke's record adds that this same Messiah Is to baptize with the Holy Ghost and fire. Christians are to be on fire for God. The gift of the holy spirit at Pente cost was the first and most manifest expression of this power of Christ who Is the real baptizer. Begotten of God (Luke 1:35), possessed of all the at tributes of the Father (Phil. 2:6), the one In whom the fullness of the God head dwelt bodily (Col. 2:9) he is to be honored and worshiped as God (Hen. 1:6). Attractions of Christian Work By REV. HOWARD W. POPE Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth la borers Into his harvest. Matthew 9:38. Many complaints are heard In these days about-the scarcity of Christian workers. We are told that the streams are dwindling just as the time when the banks should over fl o w . Doubtless there are many reasons for this, but one principal reason, 1 am sure, Is the fact that so little Is said about the attractions of Christian work. We are con stantly Informed that ministers as a class are over worked and underpaid, and that they cross the "deadline" at fifty, but sel dom do we hear the other side pre sented. There Is another side, and If those who enjoy their work would oc casionally set forth Its attractions, surely there would he more young men to say: "Lord, here am I, send me!" Among the minor attractions the fol lowing may be mentioned: 1. It is a life of contact with men and books. It compels one to read, think and study human nature. A Christian worker may indulge In a wider range of reading than most men. If he has any hobby, such as botany, geology, or electricity, he can pursue it to his heart's content. No knowl edge comes amiss to him. Nature and the supernatural are so related that one illustrates and explains the other. For a lawyer or doctor such studies would be a digression, but a Christian worker may explore the heavens, the earth, or the bottom of the sea, and come back better fitted for the special work to which God has called hlra. 2. The variety of the work is also an attraction. Preaching, prayer meet ing and visiting the sick are but a small part of it. lie is expected to agitate temperance, to be enthusiastic on missions and to aid Christian en deavor. In fact, every good cause looks to him for support. To be sure, with so many calls upon him, he has little time for profound study, but out of It all he gains experience and ver satility and becomes a good, all-around man. He learns what his forte is, and if he is wise he devotes himself main ly to that, leaving to others the work for which he is not fitted. Of all call ings ours is the least monotonous. It is a life of constant activity and con tinual change. 3. One of the chief attractions of Christian work to ine Is the opportu nity which It affords for religious growth. What I am spiritually I owe ':o my profession. Indeed, knowing my 3isposition, I am convinced that had I chosen any other calling I should by this time have had a good bank ac count and a soul as small as a mus tard seed. A soul-winner must be a good man or fail. His own or others' necessities drive him constantly to the throne of grace and compel him to live In closet fellowship with God. 4. It is no more than fair to admit that there are some discouragements as well as attractions. Inadequate com pensation Is one of them. The Chris tian worker Is exported to have the instincts of a millionaire, the generos ity of a prince, to dress as well as the best, and to do it all on a small Income. 5. The supreme attractlou of Chris tian work, however, Is the opportunity which it affords for usefulness, and usefulness of the highest kind. The merchant, the manufacturer and the farmer are all useful men. They sup ply the wants of the body ; but our business is to transform the body into a temple of the Holy Ghost. The sur geon sets broken bones; but we heal broken hearts. The lawyer adminis ters justice, but the Christian worker proclaims mercy. The one examines titles of real estate, while the other secures titles to mansions In the skies. A million a month are dying in China without a knowledge of Jesus Christ. The entire continent of Africa Is still clothed in darkness, for we have only touched the hem of her garment with the days of Gospel light. The agoniz ing appeals of our home-missionary su perintendents are enough to thrill a heart of stone. Surely the wants and woes of humanity are in themselves an attraction. And if nnythlng more were needed. Is it not found In the final words of our blessed Master: "All power is given unto me In heaven and earth. Go ye therefore unto all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." To Soften a Sponge. Cover the sponge with cold water, add a tablespoonful of borax and bring slowly to the boil In a clean saucepan. Then remove the sponge, rub some dry borax into it. and rinse In cold running water for several min utes. To Make Stockings Wear Longer. Darn the heels and toes when new. before being worn. A further way to prevent their wearing at the heels Is to line the back of the shoe with a piece of black velvet. 't " Jb2 I Net Contents 15Pluid Praohm UL . T,'nT -I WO GENT. 'simiiatintheFoodbyRc; ' findifStronArfisand Bowels cf 1L' .C.n.nnAtln Cheerfulness ana wowi neither Opium.MoiTJ :r-i Vavr NARCOTIC, . . r v jUx itnittt JbchUtSatf JniseStfit J,muminC . horn Sd aiurfifdSuffaf A helpful Remedy for Constipation and Diarrhoea, and Feverishness and a- r. mtSI FEP 'resuttinlheref , racSimcSinata01 TBX CENTAOT COMPAQ. Exact Copy of Wrapper. f&&SIS I.-&mmmmm wmmsi&mmwm& mk-ffk 5SSmI Sra'Wl Just an Accident. Two boys had indulged in a physical encounter on the playground. .Tt the end of the affray they were summoned before the teacher to give an account of their misdeeds. One of them had a bloody nose. The teacher looked upon this sanguinary feature with horror, and endeavored to instill in its infiictoi certain pacific principles. "Now, Billy," she said, "I think you ought to apologize to Jimmie." "Huh ! I ain't a-goin' to apologize for no accident !" Billy answered. "Accident? Why, Billy, how can you call it an accident? Didn't you intend to hit Jimmie on the nose?" "No, mom, I didn't. I swung fer his eye an' missed !" END STOMACH TROUBLE, GASES OR DYSPEPSIA "Pape's Diapepsin" makes Sick, Sour, Gassy Stomachs surely feel fine In five minutes. If what you just ate is souring on your stomacJi or lies like a lump of lead, refusing to digest, or you belch gas and eructate sour, undigested food, or have a feeling of dizziness, heartburn, fullness, nausea, bad taste In mouth and stomach-headache, you can get blessed relief in five minutes. Put an end to stomach trouble forever by getting a large fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any drug store. You realize in five minutes how need less it is to suffer from indigestion, dyspepsia of any stomach disorder. It's the quickest, surest stomach doc tor in the world. It's wonderful. Adv. They Must Ask for It. Co Well, Ed, why don't you kiss ine? Ed I was In doubt Co Why no, give me the benefit of It? ACTRESS TELLS SECRET. A well known actress gives the follow ing recipe for gTay hair: To half pint of water add 1 oz. Bay Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound, and V oz. of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix it at home at very little cost. Full directions for making and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken Btreaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, Is not sticky or Creasy, and doea not rub off. Adv. Cats, unlike politicians, give voice to the most decided utterances while on the fence in the dark. A mule by any other name would be a chronic kicker. A Great Discovery (BT J. H. WATSON, M. D.) Swollen hands, ankles, feet are duo to a dropsical condition, often caused by disordered kidneys. Naturally when the kidneys are deranged the blood Is filled with poisonous waste matter, which set tles In the feet, ankles and wrists ; or under the eyes In bag-like formations. As a remedy for those easily recog nized symptoms of Inflammation caused by uric acid as scalding urine, back ache and frequent urination, as well as sediment in the urine, or if uric acid In the blood, has caused vheumatism, lum bago, sciatica, gout, it Is simply wonder ful how quickly Anuric acts ; tho pains and stiffness rapidly disappear. Take a glass of hot water before meals and Anuric to flush the kidneys. Step into any drug store and ask for Anuric, many times more potent than llthia and eliminates uric acid M hot water melts sugar. mm it Si?. K'-" T ' A I 1 ilar1 Malllf1 J raftlfillt I fi ': 1 R I 1 1 I .U 1 1 1 11 I 1 aWl 11 I I I I mm 1 wfiSk For Infants and Children. Mothers Know That Genuine Castoria In Use Over Thirty Years TMC OKMTAUH OMMMY. HKW TOM rTT. -..-"".""V? "WW jaafijiaVi FRESH-CRlSP-WHOLESOME-DELiaOCS rue &anitav methods appmiB IN THE Me SANITARY METHODS APPLIID 111 TH MAK,NG OF BISCUITS HAKE. syj mm ink 'M .a.-. ......... wa aMf Hi 3tU pavaW tu Bum. or If not h should. i . V ...... w. w av . . i . - Johnnie on the Spot. The young teacher had been havlmjr a trying time with her nature-stuAJ1 class because Johnnie had discovert he knew more than she did about blrftl and frogs, and had assumed a derljtfr attitude in consequence. She appealed to the man principal, who replied: "Next time you have the class lat a know. I think I can settle Johnnie. He was duly called in, and all weiaj well at first. With confidence tb principal said at the conclusion of tb lesson : "Now, you may each ask zas one question." Johnnie had been silent up to thS time. When It came to his turn b rose and asked : "Has a duck cje-Srows?" LouiartlLe-Courier-Journal. A torrid Hvnr condition prevents prow? food nsHlmilntion. Tone up your liver ti Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. Taoy t gently and surely. Adv. It is a good thing for some peoptf that the necessities of life don't incluft brains. dllTmc Soltl for 47 years. For Malaria.CkiZSf and Fever. Also a Fine Gtnr strengthening Tonic. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM . A toilet preparation of mrtl Belpi to radicate dandruff. For Reatorinar Color aaJ Baanty to Gray or Fad ad H4r. oon. ana 91. no ar uniinrita To (ill Rats and Mico ALWAYS USS STEAMS' ELECTRIC PASTE U. S. Qorernment Buys it SOLD EVERYWHERE 25c ao-1 UW W. N. U., CHARLOTTE, NO. 2-t3t A WOMAN'S BURDENS are lightened when she turns to the rirat medicine. If her existence ii xiakl gloomy by tho chronic weaknfjw, dedi cate derangements, and painful disoriarjt that afflict her sex, she will lind ro'i-f emancipation from hor trouble In Et, Pierce's Favorito Prescription. If overworked, nervous, or "run-dovvn, shw finds now life and strength. It's a power ful. Invigorating tunic and norvi.i whU'fe was discovered and used by an TiIr9r physician for many years, in al! ci.4t "femalo complaints" and weakness- sr young girls just entering worn vnhxt r. for women at tho critical "chac? -of hfe; in bearing-down sensations, pv!l!eVl pains, ulceration, inflammation, and ever;? Kindred ailment, the "Favorito IVri tlon" is guaranteed to benefit or cur. IJr. Pierce's Pellets cure bilioiiL.-jvi. Always . Bears the Signature lj, W For .Syoi T THE JOINT'S rDn! 4 ! Have you i i RHEU-iJATISiVI Lumbago or Gout? 9 TakeKHF.lJMACIDFtoremovetrecviiiai 1 uud drive tlie puibun lroui the byfctflm. I "UIIKIBACIPK (IV T(IK fVBIflB 1 H rt is nr. jitTiKS on thi orrxtM At Ail aJrugK'sts B I Jai. Baily & Son, Wholesale Distributors Baltimore, Md. 9 fl is