ue show little
or nothing of the grille. The Cape of Good Hope are quoted in the
catalogue mentioned by you. The drawing enclosed by you is of a
German local which has no value. The other stamps are probably
revenues, but your description is imperfect.

FRITZ BRANDT.--The United States envelope which you describe is
the official service envelope of the Post-office Department. It is
a franked, not a stamped, envelope. It is not generally collected.

PHILATUS.

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To retain the brilliancy of Ginghams, wash them only in luke warm water,
in which a tablespoonful of salt and an equal quantity of Ivory Soap to
each gallon of water, have been dissolved. Dry in the shade.

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., CIN'TI.

You Can't take too much of

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It quenches your thirst
That's the best of it.
Improves your health
That's the rest of it.

A 25 cent package makes 5 gallons. Sold everywhere. Made only by The
Chas. E. Hires Co., Phila.

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BASE BALL, HOW TO PLAY IT.

A Great Book, contains =all= the rules; also the _secret_ or pitching
curved balls, and to bat successfully. Rules for Football and Tennis.
Every player should have it. Entirely new and handsomely illustrated.
This =Great Book Free= to any one sending us 10 cents to pay postage.
=Also= Catalogue Guns, Revolvers, Musical Instruments, Magic Tricks.
=All for 10c. Order quick.= For =$1.25= we will send =Our Base Ball
Outfit=, consisting of 9 Caps, 9 Belts, 1 Ball, 1 Bat. =BATES SPORTING
CO., 100 High St., Boston, Mass.=

[Illustration: If afflicted with SORE EYES USE Dr. ISAAC THOMPSON'S EYE
WATER]

[Illustration: The Kombi Camera]

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Carry in pocket. Takes 25 perfect pictures in one loading--reloading
costs 20c. Ask your dealer for it, or send for free booklet "All About
the Kombi."

ALFRED C. KEMPER,

Branches: London, Berlin. 132-134 Lake Street, Chicago

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CARD PRINTER =FREE=

Sets any name in one minute; prints 500 cards an hour. YOU can make
money with it. A font of pretty type, also Indelible Ink, Type Holder,
Pads and Tweezers. Best Linen Marker; worth $1.00. Sample mailed FREE
for 10c. stamps for postage on outfit and large catalogue of 1000
Bargains.

R. H. Ingersoll & Bro. 65 Cortlandt St. N.Y. City

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WONDER CABINET =FREE=. M