l the difference. The embossing of the U. S. stamps
was made on the supposition that the cancellation of an embossed
stamp would make it impossible to use the stamp a second time.
Possibly it would do so if the embossing were strong enough to
pierce the stamp with numerous holes, but practically the idea was
a failure. Clear embossing may be measured by a millimetre scale.

PHILATUS.

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An experienced laundress will tell you that shirts never look as white
as when washed with Ivory Soap.

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., CIN'TI.

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There's lots of snap and vim in this HIRES' ROOTBEER. There's lots of
pleasure and good health in it, too. A delicious drink, a temperance
drink, a home-made drink, a drink that delights the old and young. Be
sure and get the genuine

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A 25 cent package makes 5 gallons. Sold everywhere.

The Chas. E. Hires Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

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WATER]

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WONDER CABINET =FREE=. Missing Link Puzzle, Devil's Bottle, Pocket
Camera, Latest Wire Puzzle, Spook Photos, Book of Sleight of Hand, Total
Value 60c. Sent free with immense catalogue of 1000 Bargains for 10c.
for postage.

INGERSOLL & BRO., 65 Cortlandt Street N. Y.

BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING

From Harper's Young People Series.

_Illustrated. Post 8vo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.25 each:_

=_The Mystery of Abel Forefinger_.= By WILLIAM DRYSDALE.

=_Raftmates_.--_Canoemates_.--_Campmates_.--_Dorymates_.= By KIRK
MUNROE.

=_Young Lucretia, and Other Stories_.= By MARY E. WILKINS.

=_A Boy's Town_.= By W. D. HOWELLS.

=_Diego Pinzon_.= By J. K. CORYELL.

_Illustrated. Square 16mo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.00 each:_

=_Wakulla_.--_The Flamingo Feather_.--_Derrick
Sterling_.--_Chrystal, Jack & Co., and Delta Bixby_.= By KIRK
MUNROE.

=_The Talking Leaves_.--_Two Arrows_.--_The Red Mustang_.= By W. O.
STODDARD.

=_Prince Lazybones, and Other Stories_.= By Mrs. W. J. HAYS.

=_The Ice Queen_.= By ERNEST INGERSOLL.

=_Uncle Peter's Trust_.= By GEORGE B. PERRY.

=_Toby Tyler_.--_Mr. Stubbs's Brother_.--_Tim and Tip_.--_Left
Behind_.--_Raising the "Pearl_."--_Silent Pete_.= By JAMES OTIS.

=_The Four Macnicols_.= By WILLIAM BLAC