One by one the hairs are graying,

One by one they blanch and fall;

Never stopping, never staying—

W. t. h. and d. i. all!
W. R.

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A DEAD SHOT.
[From the Mt. Carmel, Ill., Republican.]

The Mount Carmel Gun club held its weekly shoot this afternoon, the chief feature being the demonstration of expert marksmanship by Mr. Killam of the Du Pont Powder Co.

IT WOULD PUT ’EM ON THE STAGE.

Why does not some pianist give us a really popular recital programme? Frezzample:

Moonlight Sonata.

The Harmonious Blacksmith.