116 10 10202 https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/b46a20def28db5042081785719df76d7.pdf 0f4adb92ddde1eea7cc7517193b10afe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL. XIX. PINCENEY, LIVINGSTON CO., MICH., THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 1901. No. 49 Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE HOWELL. - MICHIGAN* BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. Out* prices will save you money. Tpaatde B o w m a n ' s . Busy Store, H o w e l l . M i c h . Next to Postoffice. LOCAL N E W S . I ?ggSS*r- Dress Making. Misses Boyle & Halstead Have added dress making to their __ millinery dep art ment. All work cut from French Taylor system and guaranteed to fit perfectly. Roy Hoff of Flint spent thanksgiving with bis parent here. Mesdames H. G. Britfgs and F. L. Andrews were in Howell Friday last. Laverne Reason left Monday for Richmond Va. where be will learn teltfgrapby. The property belonging to the state at Jackson amounts to $948,000—so say the appraisers. Henry Haines of Miliington visited his sister Mr9. H. G. Iiriggs of this place the pa3t week. John Tiplady has enrolled as a student for a busines course in the Home Correspondence School. Will Curlett aud family of Dexter spent Thanksgiving with Warren Hoff and family of this place. Ethel and Ross Read of Ann Arbor spirt Thanksgiving and the few days following with their parents here. The young people were thankful for skating, thanksgiving. The parents were thankful that the icn held 'em. Amos Winegar, wife and daughter of Howell we're the guest9 of their daughter Mrs. Geo. Green of this place thanksgiving. There was a reunion of the Green family at the home of A. B. Green Thanksgiving. xMrs. Vail of Blissfield and Mrs. Snyder of Horton were present. Miss Lucy Mann who has been with her m n t W visiting her sister in Overcome By Coal Gas. 4 Ou Friday last while F, E. Wright and wife werw setting up a new coal stove it did not work just right for some reason and in was not long before Mrs. Wright was overcome by gas and became unconcions. Prompt medical assist anew averted a catastropby. Scholars Not Pleased. After ordering the scholars to report for school Friday, after thanksgiving the "board" changed its mind and there was no school. To say that the foreign scholars were mad, who had driven several miles only to find out there was no school, would be put ting it mild. Parlor* over the Bank* - ¾ ¾ ^ ^ Marysville, returned home for a few days the past week. She reports her mother gaining in health, When making up«your list of Christmas presents don't forget that your friends who are away from home would like the DISPATCH to read for a year. It would visit them from home times during the year, 52 Black D r e s s Goods I am showiDg a fine line in Heavy Suitings, Storm Serges, Cheviots, at reduced prices this week. Call a n d examine them. I have a few h u n d r e d yards of T e n n i s Flannel left a t 3 | c p e r yd, a good grade for bedding. Also have Tennis Flannel a t 5c Tennis Flannel a t 8c Tennis Flannel a t 10c If you want a n y t h i n g in Shoes it will be worth time to call a n d see H e r L a d y s h i p $2.00 shoe—it excells all others in style and quality. ~ ~ I N R U B B E R S ""• Am showing a large line. Men's Felts and Rubbers Men's Socks and Bubbers, Boys' Stocking Rubbers, Overshoes in all styles. A good line of Men's, Boys' and Youths' Suits and Men's Overcoats. - » — i — ~ * ~ — — — — — — — — ^ i ^ — ^ — ^ — ^ — ^ - ^ - » — ^ — U n d e r w e a r t o c l o s e : Men's Wool Fleeced at 49c •^ Men's Cotton Fleeded at 45c Ladies' Cotton Fleeced at 45c >'• A line of odds and ends in Misses and Children's regardless of cost A little more JSest Salmon to sell at 10c this week. An Old Piece of Printing. We have in our possesion a small pamphlet of 16 pages on the "History and use of the Barometer," by L-um Woodruff, barometer maker, Ann Arbor. The printinK was done DV Davis & Cole in 1857. There has been considerable change in the use of the barometers since those days, as well as in the style of printing. The New Telephone Line. The Livingston County Home telephone line has reached Pinckney and the workmen are busy extending it east to Lakeland and Hamburg. We understand that the line is under the operationof—tae^People's Telephone Co. of De troit eieti county however building and equipping its own line. This being the case will make it a very valuable line to patrons. The office will be in Teeple & Cadwells store. Weed Seed Experiment Dr. J. W. Beal, of the Agricultural College, has just completed an experiment which he began 22 years ago. At that time he buried some weed seeds two feet deep in the earth and let them stay there until a short time ago in order to test their vitality. Their long absence from light and air did not effect them in the least and the seeds sprouted as readily as fresh ones. Less than three weeks to CI ristmas. Miss Addie Crary of Jackson was Myer Davis and wife visited relatives'! *b e * a e s t o f kV,r8- p - Swarthout a few in Hillsdale county the past week. 1 days the past week. Mr. a nd Mrs. Peter Coniwav werei guests of relatives in Ithaca Thanks-1 giving week. Thos. Shehan has bought 20 acres of land of Joseph Quinn. He now has a little over a section. Andrew Bates, and family have moved into P. D. Johnson's farm house, just across the railrond. Miss Bertha Simpson of near Fowlerville was the gue^t ot Mrs. H. G. Briggs and Mrs. F. L. Andrews over Sunday. Rev Shearer went after his household good this week. He will return I have on hand, and am still Baking for services at the usual time next1 mY celebrated Ax Handles at 35 cts. Sunday, i Those who wish a Chas. Poole left Monday for Paw-j nee, Otfla. Ter. where he expects to se-j cure a position. Chas. is a graduate ot come to my shop at Sykes'. the P. H. S. and we wish him success. GUS SMITH Pincknev. Mrs. B. K. Pierce of Chmning is spending some time with her parents F. A. Sigler and wife* The aid society of the Lakin appointment will meet at Mrs. Wm. Blair's Dec. 19 for dinner. Everyone invited. Tbe association of farmer's clubs for this county meets at the court house Howell Saturday of this week. A good program is arranged. A x H a n d l e s ! Good Handle Holiday Announcements Commencing Saturday, Dec. 7, Closing Dec. 24 We will offer reduced prices on Dress Goods, Prints, Ginghams, Gloves, Mitts, Hats, Caps, Shoes and Groceries. Free Rural Mail Boxes. Only 10 D a y s More In which you can buy A COUCH W. W BARNARD. Of Course There may be some Hardware stores where they do not, but We Keep Christmas Goods. We always have a full line of Silverware, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Tea Tets, etc. Sleds, Skates, and hundreds of other articles that are useful. Nothing is nicer for a present to wefeor mother than a set ot silverwear, and we've got 'em. TEEPLE &CADWELL Representative H. C. Smith intends to arouse the interest of the farmers by introducing a bill early in the session providing that the post office department shall maintain mail boxes in connection with the rural free delivery service. His argument is, there is no reason why people* residing in the country should not be provided with mail boxes the same as residents of cities have and also that if the boxes are the property of the government the chances of robbery being committed will be greatly reduced. The Thanksgiving Entertainment. The F. &, A. AI. and O. E. S. societies entertainment, dance and supper was a success all around. Tbe young people enjoyed the party at tbe opera house until the small hour?, over 100 numbers being sold. Those who did not care to dance were given a short entertainment of music and recitation at the hall then spent the rest of the evening ill sanies and fri-ndly chat, about fifty remaining. Supper was served at 10 and was much enjoyed, and was a souree ot income to the societies. Altogether it was a success socially and financially and will probably be repeated next year. The receipts of the evening were over $130.00. There were those pre96it from So. Lyon, Hamburg, Howell, Dexter, Flint, Stockbridge and other surround ing towns. A T C O S T . Do not fail to take "advantage of this opporeunity. Respectfully, G. A. SIGLER & SON. Xmas Goods: A full and complete line ot Both Useful and Ornamental. Cuff, Collar and Handkerchief Boxes, Fancy China and Glassware, Lamps, Vases, Taney Stationery, and The Latest Books out, all at prices that defy competition. Don't fail to see our 4frie ot Toys* F. A. SIGLER. 4 v » i A F e w Specials: White Bed Spreads, 69c each _ ._ T » j ; n j I T : J u j u „ j q „ , , „ • irftaie* 100 doz eJnV IHQ a•MndittBkj—errc—hi efs - lc t-o 5l0occ epaacihr — $2.00 Men's Stiff Hats at $1.19 $1.50 Men's Fedoras at ?1.19 Light Prints at 4c yard One lot Apron Ginghams, at SJcyard 36-inch Percales at 10c yard All Sales Gash* F. G. JACKSON : j 3 . - • ^ t I - i • * ' & * H F H jv€ TTvf $ # * ! !>.* IV *< • \ ' . * , • • "•>i5'i : ¾ ^ . ¼ ¾ • V '.-vrv- -'^, « & • mm < • < • ' . ' • ' • . ' i - ;• ^ :u- • • i , . . * ' • • ' V/• v-. ;• T'.r.ic.U'!: \ •) ¢- */ J ^ : m. : . _ _ . . Jk_ * » ! * • ;S'«:;:' « •!»; •tf ^ ¾ ½ * * 1 " ••^•i*. ^ 1 ^ SB Mr; ^ & >>.;; ^:V i ^ i •<A- ;*'^::" # ' ••.l :0,. ' • : ' & - - ^ — — r + - TAU4AGFS SERMON. CAST SUNDAYS DISBURSE SIQNIflOANOE OF DREAMS. ON IL, as—BsTSlatloa* of tha All-8afflcl«at — W a k i n g B a r e Their Echo In tlMplng —8OBM Notable Conversions. fOoBjrUfat, U*X, by Louis Klopsch, N . Y.) Wnahington, Dec. 1.-In this dlacourae Dr. Talmage discusses a much talked of subject, and one In which all ara Interested. The text is Joel 11., 28, •~I will pour out my spirit upon ail flash; your old men shall dream sJreains, your young mea shall see aiatona." I* this photograph of the millennium the dream is lifted into great -coasBlcuily. We all admit that God in .ancient times and under Bible dispensation addressed the people through •dreams. The question now Is, does God appear in our day and reveal himself through dreams? You ask me if I believe in dreams. My answer is, 1 <tof but all I have to say will be under Ave heads. Beniark the i-irst—The Scriptures are so full of revelations from Ood that If we get ao communication from him in dreams we ought, nevertheless, to be satisfied. With twenty guidebooks to tell you now to get to New York or Pittsburg or London or Glasgow or Manchester, do you want a night vision to tell you how to make the journey? We have in this Scripture full direction in regard to the journey of this life and how to get to the celestial city, and with this grand guidebook, this magnificent directory, we ought to be satisfied. I have more faith in a decision to which I come when I am wide awake than *rhen I am sound asleep. I have nor. ttaed that those who give a great deal -of their time to studying dreams get their brains addled. They are very : anxious to remember what they dreamed about the first night they .slept in a new house. If in their dream they take the hand of a corpse, they are aoing to die. If they dream of a garden, it means a sepulcher. If something turns out according to a night vision they say: "Well, I am not surprised. I dreamed it." If it turns out "TtMterent ~frora~ttre ntght vision, they r, "Well, dreams go by contraries." la their efforts to put their drams into rhythm they put their waking thoughts iato discord. Now the Bible is so full of revelation that we ought to be satisfied if we get no further revelation. Sound sleep received great honor when Adam slept so extraordinarily that the surgical incision which gave him Eve did not wake him, but there la no such need for extraordinary slumber now. No need of a dream like that which encouraged Gideon, for all through Christendom it is announced nmd acknowledged and demonstrated -that righteousness, sooner or later, will get the victory. If there should come about a crisis ia your life upon which the Bible does not seem to be sufficiently specific, go to Ood in prayer and you will get especial direction. I have more faith, aiaety-nine times out of a hundred, in directions given you with the Bible in j&ar lap and your thoughts uplifted in prayer to God, than in all the information you will get unconscious on your pillow. Remark the Second.—All dreams feave an important meaning. They jprove that the soul is comparatively independent of the body. Every dream, whether agreeable or harassing, wheth- •er sunshiny or tempestuous, means so ranch that, rising from your couch, you ought to kneel down and say: "0 God, am I immortal? When*e? Whither? Two natures. My soul caged now—what when the door of the cage Is opened ? If my soul can fly so far In the few hours ia which my body is asleep in the night, how far can it fly when my body sleeps the long sleep of the grave?" Oh, this power to dream, how startling, how overwhelming! 1m- .mortal, immortal! Remark the Third.—The vast majority of dreams are merely the result of disturbed physical condition and are a supernatural message. Anything you see while under the influence • of chloral or brandy or hasheesh or laudanum is not a revelation from God. The learned Do Quincey did not ascribe to divine communication what he saw in sleep, opium saturated. Do not mistake narcotic disturbance for divine revelation. But I have to tell you that the majority of the dreams are merely the penalty of outraged digestive organs, and you have no right 'to mistake the nightmare for heavenly revelation. Late suppers are a warranty deed for bad dreams. The world -will not be evangelized until we get •ifd of a dyspeptic Christianity. 'HseHhy people want a religion that 'Sew* regularly by day and sleeps somlly by night. If through trouble of owning on of old age or exhaustion of Christian service you cannot sl**ep I, then rou may expvet from God "songs fn the nighV but thsra are no blessed communications to those who willingly surrender to! iadigastibjea. Another remark I make is that our dreams are apt to be merely the echo of our daytime thoughts. I will glye you a recipe for pleasant dreams. Fill your days with elevated thought and unselfish action, and your dreams will be set to music. If all day you are gouging and grasping and avaricious in your dreams you will see gold that you cannot clutch and bargains in which you were out-Shylocked. If during the day you are irascible and pugnacious and gunpowdery of disposition, you will at night have battle with enemies in which they will get the best of you. If you are all day long in a hurry, at night you will dream of rail trains that you want to catch, while you cannot: move one inch toward the depot. If you are always oversusplcious and expectant of assault, you will have at night hallucinations of assassins with daggers drawn. The scholar's dream is a philosophic echo. The poet's dream is a rhythmic echo. Coleridge composed bis "Kubia Khan" asleep in a narcotic dream and, waking up, wrote down 300 lines of it. Tartinia, the violin player, composed his most wonderful sonata while asleep in a dream so vivid that, waking, he easily transferred it to paper. Waking thoughts have their echo in sleeping thoughts. . If a man spend his life in trying to make others happy and is heavily minded, around his pillow he will see cripples who have got over their crutch and processions of celestial imperials and hear the grand march roll down from drums of heaven over jasper parapets. You are very apt to hear in dreams what you hear when you are wide awake. Now, having shown you that, having a Bible, we ought to be satisfied not getting any further communication from God, and having shown you that all dreams have an important mission since they show the comparative independence of the soul from the body, and having shown you that a majority of dreams are the result of disturbed physical conditions, and having shown you that our sleeping thoughts are apt to be an echo of our waking thoughts, I come now to my fifth and most important remark, and that is to say that it is capable of proof that God does sometimes in our day and has often since the close ot the Bible dispensation appeared to people in dreams. All dreams that make you better are from God. How do r know It? Is not God the source of all good? It does not take a very logical mind to argue that out. Tertullian and Martin Luther believed in dreams. The dreams of John Huss are immortal. St. Augustine, the Christian father, gives us the fact that a Carthaginian physician was persuaded of the immortality of the soul by an argument which he heard in a dream. The night before his assassination the wife of Julius Caesar dreamed that her husband fell dead across her lap. It is possible to prove that God dpes appear in dreams to warn, to convert and to save men. My friend, a retired sea captain and a Christian, tells me that one night while on the sea he dreamed that a ship's crew were in great suffering. Waking from his dream, he put about the ship, tacked in different directions, surprised everybody on his vessel—they thought he was going crazy—sailed on in another direction hour after hour and for many hours until he came to the perishing crew and rescued them and brought them to New York. Who conducted that dream? The God of the sea. The Rev. Dr. Bushnell in his marvelous book entitled "Nature and the Supernatural" gives the following fact that he got from Captain Yount in California, a fact confirmed by many families: Captain Yount dreamed twice one night that 150 miles away there was a company of travelers fast in the snow. He al30 saw in the dream rocks of a peculiar formation, and, telling this dream to an old hunter, the hunter said: "Why, I remember those rocks. Those rocks are in the Carson valley pass, 150 miles away. Captain Yount, Impelled by this dream, although laughed at by his neighbors, gathered men together took mules and blankets and started out on the expedition, traveled 150 miles, saw those very rocks which he had described in his dream, found the suffering ones at the foot of those rocks and brought them back to confirm the story of Captain Yount. Who conducted that dream? The God of the snow, the God of the Sierra Nevadas. • God has often appeared in resource and comfort You have known people —perhaps ft is something t state in your own experience—yott have seen people go to sleep with bereavements inconsolabk, and they awakened in perfect rer^gnation because of what they had seen in slumber. Dr. Cranage, one of the most remarkable men I ever met—remarkable for benevolence and great philanthropies—st Wellington, England, showed me a house vhere the Lord had appeared in a wonderful dream to a poor woman. The woman was rheumatic, sick, •.•'.J, , 'JR poor to,the last point of destitution.] She,was waited on and cared for by] another poor woman, her only attendant. Word came to her, one day that this poor woman had died, and the invalid of whom I am speaking lay helpless upon the couch, wondering what would become of her. In that mood she fell asleep. In her dreams she said the angel of the Lord appeared and took her into the open air and pointed In one direction, and there were mountains of bread, and pointed In another direction, and there were mountains of butter, and pointed in another direction, and there were mountains of all kinds of worldly supply. The angel of the Lord said to her, "Woman, all these mountains belong to your Father, and do you think he will let you, his child, hunger and die?'* Dr. Cranage told me by some divine impulse he went into that destitute home, and saw the suffering there and administered unto it, caring for her all the way through. Do you tell me that that dream was woven out of earthly anodynes? Was that the phantasmagoria of a diseased brain? No. It was an all' sympathetic God addressing a poor woman through a dream. Furthermore I have to say that there are people who were converted to God through a dream. The Rev. John Newton, the fame of whose piety fills all Christendom, while a profligate sailor on shipboard in his dream thought that a' being approached him and gave him a very beautiful ring and put it upon his finger and said to him: "As long as you wear that ring you will be prospered; if you lose that right, you will be ruined." In the same dream another personage appeared and by a strange infatuation persuaded John Newton to throw overboard that ring, and it sank into the sea. Then the mountains in sight were full of fire, and the air was lurid with consuming wrath. While John Newton was repenting of his folly of having thrown overboard the treasure another personage came through the dream and told John Newton he would plunge into the sea and bring that ring up if he desired i t He plunged into the sea and brought it up and said to John Newton, "Here is that gem, but I think I will keep it for you lest you lose it again." And John Newton consented, and all the fire went out from the mountains, and all the signs of lurid wrath disappeared from the air, and John _Newton_said that he saw in his " T - A Atr»n*e saloldsv, « dream that that valuable- gem was his soul and that the being who persuaded him to throw it overboard was Satan and that the one who plunged in and restored that gem, keeping it for him, was Christ. And that dream makes one of the most wonderful chapters in the life of that most wonderful man. John Hardonk while on shipboard dreamed one night that the day of judgment had come and that the roll of the ship's crew was called except his own name, and that these people, this crew, were all banished, and in his dream he asked the reader why his own name was omitted, and he was told it was to give him more opportunity for repentance. He woke up a different man. He became illustrious for Christian attainment. If you do not believe these things, then you must discard all testimony and refuse to' accept any kind of authoritative witness. God in a dream! Rev. Herbert Mendes was converted to God through a dream of the last judgment, and many of us have had some dream of that great day of judgment which shall be the winding up of the world's history. If you have not dreamed of it, perhaps tonight you may dream of that day. There are enough materials to make a dream— enough voices, for there shall be the roaring.of the elements and the great earthquake; enough light for the dream, for the world shall blaze; enou&u excitement, for the mountains shall fall; enough water, for the ocean shall rear; enough astronomical phenomena, for the stars shall go out; enough populations, for all the races of all ages will fall into line of one of two processions, the one ascending and the other descending, the one led by the rider on the white horse of eternal victory, the other led on by Apollyon on the black charger of eternal defeat. The dream comes on me now, and I see the lightnings from above answering the volcanic disturbances from beneath, and I hear the long reverberating thunders that shall wake up the dead, and all the seas, lifting up their crystal voices, cry, "Come to Judgment!" and all the voices of heaven cry, "Come to judgment!" and crumbling mausoleum and Westminster abbeys and pyramids of the deed with marble voices cry, "Come to judgment!" And the archangel seizes an instrument of music which has never yet been sounded—an instrument of music that was made only for one sound, and, thrusting that mighty trumpet through the clouds and turning it this way, he shall put it to his Up and blow the long, loud blast that shall make the solid earth quiver, crying, "Come to judgment!" "Then from this earthly grossness quit, AWred in stars, we shall forever sit" He > was engaged to be married on Thanksgiving, day to,»Miss Julia .Wilson, whose home Is in Chicago. On the night before his death Smith Visited his fiancee and- appeared to be in a very perturbed state of mind. He asked her to commit suicide with him and his actions greatly alarmed her. The next morning he was found dead In his room. Smith had sent word to one of his friends in Coopersville that he dreaded the marriage, but intended to perform his part, in spite of his disinclination. It is generally thought that he committed suicide rather than marry Miss Wilson. This at least is the opinion of his friends who investigated the matter in Chicago. Miss Wilson has gone insane over the death of her lover, for whom she cherished a sincere affection, in spite of the fact that it is believed that he tried once to poison her. This state* ment is made by the girl's brother. F l e e c e d t h e Farmer*. Samuel M. Tucker, tbe first of a large number of 'Detroit commission merchants indicted by the United States grand Jury on the charge of misusing the malls, was arrested by the police on a United States- warrant* ami he will have to answer before Judge Swan. The last grand jurv brought in true bills against a -number of Detroit commission merchants, who, it is charged, have been fleecintr farmers in the neighboring towns, and using the United States mails for their correspondence. WHAT A LEADING AGRICULTURIST CmaiUs1sinT(57Vfo^T5ideSt of4. ^. W l * M 0 ^ V w W y * f c Coopersvitiej who was, hurled in that village'left week, "died fn* ChlcYfetf the i circumstances being extremely trafic. He was an American express messenger and had-unade Chicago his headquarters for the last three years. HT\: Conarreaalonal C a n c a a e a . The caucuses of the Republican and Democratic members of congress were held on Saturday. The old officers, with Henderson for speaker, will 1* elected by Vhe Republicans, who considered no question of policv. The Democrats will vote for Richardson for speaker, 'ihe question of policy developed a lively tilt by an attempt to work in a money issue. It was decided not to solicit patronage from tbe administration. AMUSEMENT* IS DRTROIT. WEEK ENDING DEC. 7. DETROIT OPKBA-Dec 2,3 and 4. Mary Mannerimc- Evenlngs at 8. Wednesday Matinee at s lie, and 25c. T H E M A R K E T S . ^triJit.--Cjittl*--Be8t steera h»r» ft y^g) 5 oO, good butcher steers, |4 65®5 00: lieht ateers and heifers, | J 2504 40; light thin J n - 6 ™ ^ ^ ! 0 0 1 roIxe3 75; veal calves and milch S i S & i * ^ ! 1 ? * ? ? ^ - S h e e P - B e a t lambs, 1 ^ ^ ¾ ¾ . 1 ¾ 1 *° * o o d and good mixed Jots »25@S 90; fair to good mixed and m^ oon« h « ££$?& *2 25@3 25; culls and com- ' . ! l J £ § 2 ^- Hogs-Mixed and butchers $& 409& 60; bulk at » 5 5 ; pigs ° and light yorkera. * 33@6 40; atAgs7l-3 off; roughs, )5 00@5 25. - * « » . Chicago.—Cattle—Good to prime. *6 40® 7 2o; poor to medium. $3 60@6 00; stockers and feeders. J2 00®4 35; cows, »1 25©4 75; heifers. $1 50©> 50; cannera. 1125<§2 30; bulla, 12 0Q@4 75; calves, «2 50@& 00; Texas f e d ^ n i - * 4 ^ - Hogs—Mixed and butchers. Jfr iom «0; good to choice heavy. $5 10 %f £ ; ""il-h heavy. $5 45@5 65; light. f» 00 ( 9 6 « ; bulk oX sales, 15 fi0©5 96. S h e e p - Lambs. 10 to lfi cents higher for good; good t o chotes wethers, S3 fi0@4 25; native Iambs. |2 50@4 90; western lambs, feeders, 53 5004 10. Buffalo.—Cattle—No good cattle here; veals, common to choice, S4*B7 25. Hogs— Mixed packers. SS75@5 90; bulk of sales, S5 80@S60; good medium 200 to 225 pounds, $5 $0@6 00; no choice heavy here; pigs. 50 25#5 30; roughs, S5 00@5 30; stags. S3 75 @4 25. Sheep—Lambs. 16 to 26 cents higher: top lambs, $4 6504 75; culls to fair. S3 75@4 60; Canadas. S4 80@4 85; bucks. 54 25@4 50; sheep, firm to 10 cents higher; top mixed. S3 35@3 60; others. S3 00@3 25; wethers and yearlings. S3 6S@3 75. Pittsburg.—Cattle—Choice. S5 75®6 00; prime, S5 50tffo 70; good. S5 15®5 40; tJdy butchers. S4 50(35 00; fair. U 0004 40; common, S2 75@3 75; fat cows. SI 60@4 00; bulls and stags. $2 C0®4 00; common to fresh cows. S20S35; good fresh cows, S40@50. Hogs—Prime heavies, S5 95®6 05; heavy mediums. S5 75Ji6 85; light mediums, So 60 <fi5 65; heavy Yorkers. S5 45<?% 50; light Yorkers, So 30®5 40; pigs as to weight and quality. *5 0S®5 20; roughs. S4 50@6 40. Sheep— Eest wethers, 95 to 100 pounds, 53 40fT3 50; good, 85 to 90 p o u n d s , S3 1 0 0 3 35; mixed. 70 to 80 pounds. $Z 50jf3 00; culled and common, SI 0002 00; yearlings, $2 5063 75; lambs. S3 0O«M 50. Cincinnati.—Cattle—Steers choice to extra. S& 25W> 75; fair to good, S4 50O5 15; oxen. SI 75^4 10; butcher steers choice, 54 35414 75; fair t o good. S3 0O@4 25: heifers, good t o choice, S3 35®3 75; e x t r a . S3 85® 4 00; common to fair. S2 25S3 25; cows, good to choice. S3 10@3 65; fair to medium. 52 23rf?3 00; c a n n e r s . SI 25®2 15; c o m m o n rough steers, poor cows and scalawags. 51 00@l 50; stockers and feeders. S2 00® 4 35. Hogs—Selected heavy shippers. So 90(86 00; good to choice packers and butchers. So 65fff5 75; mixed packers, S5 400 5 60; stags and heavy fat sows. S3 85® 5 65; tight shippers. S5 15®5 36; pigs. 110 pounds and less. S4 00®5 15. Sheep—Extra. 53 00; good t o choice. S2 25®2 85; c o m m o n to fair. SI 25®2 15; y e a r l i n g s . S3 25®3 50; l a m b s , e x t r a , S4 25®4 35; g o o d to choice, S3 50(^4 20; c o m m o n t o fair. S2 50®3 40. G r a i n . K t e . Detroit.—Wheat—Cash No. 2 red. 79c; December, 18,000 bu at 79%c, 46.000 bu at 79c; May. 11.000 ba a t « * c . 40.090 bu at 82c; No. 3 red, 77c; mixed winter, 79c: N o . 1 white. 1 car at 80c, closing at T9Hc. Corn—Cash No. 2, 66%c; No. 2 yellow. «7c; No. 3 yellow, «7c. Oats—Cash No. 2 white, 48*frc; No, 3 white. 47Uc. Chicago.—No. 3 spring wheat. 6s%®71c; No. 2 red, 7M4©77^c; No. 2/ yellow c o m , 64½^ No. 2 oats, 45Hc: No. 2 white. 4P*0 46c; No. 3 white. 46«345%c; No. 2 rye, 600 flOVtjc; fair to choice malting barley, 58© 63c; No. 1 flaxseed. 11 40. New York.—Wheat—No, 2 red. 83Hc f. o. b. afloat and 81Hc elevator: No. 1 northern Duluth. W&c f. o. b. afloat; No. 1 hard Duluth. 88Vfcc f. o. b. afloat. O a t s - No. 2. 48c; No. 3. 47Hc; No. 2 white. 52c; No. 8 white. WHc; track mixed western, 48»48%c; track white. 4*064c. Corn—No. 2, 68%c elevator and TOVfcc f. o. b. afloat. Cincinnati.—Wheat—light arrivals. N o . 2 winter red firm at 78c. Corn—Old No. 2 white Is quotable at 67c. old No. 2 yellow at 66%c. and old No. 2 mixed at SSHc; No. 3 white sold at «Wc; N o . 3 mixed (nenrly whiter at «Bc, and new mixed ear at 67c on track. Oats—No. 2 white are held at «c; No. 2 nixed sold at 4«ttc on track. ota tJafc*- Tsrslty Glvss M Vandastd Opinio*. In a lettsr to "Tht Farmer/' Bt. Paul, date* SeffcUAA U&, Prof. Thomas Sh«w of the Minnesota State University has the following to say, after having made a trip'through- Western Canada: "The capabilities of the immenso area known as Western Canada are but little understood on tWa «ide> of the line. Our people are apt,to look upon it as a region of frost and snow, a country in which but a small portion of the land relatively will aver be till* able, because of the rigors «4 the ellmate. True,-the climate Is cold in wintar, but Western Canada has, nevertheless, just that sort of climate which makes It the most reliable wheat producing country in all the continent* An XmoMmss Ar***, Western Canada ia not only an Immense area, but the same description will apply to. those portions of thecountry that are capable of being successfully tilled or grazed, pearly all of the prairie Province of. Manitoba can be brought under cultivation, although probably not one-third of its surface has been laid open by the plow. As8lniboia to the west is a grain and stock country. Saskatchewan to the north of Assiniboia has high adaptation for the same. This also may be said of Alberta to the west. Here lies what may be termed a gralrl-growing and stock producing empire, the resources of which have been but little drawn upon comparatively, viewed from the standpoint of the agriculturalist. When it is called to mind that even in the Peace River country in Athabasca, and several hnndreds of miles north of the Canadian boundary, wheat was grown which won a premium at the World's Fair In 1893, the capabilities of this country in wheat production loom up more brightly than even the brilliant northern lights of the land that lies toward the pole. Adapted to Stock and Grain Production, The region under consideration is, however, mainly adapted to growing grain and grazing stock. Much of it is adapted to growing both grain and stock, but certain areas, especially towards the mountains, are only adapted to ranching, except where irrigation will yet be introduced. This, of course, can be done successfully along the many streams that flow down from the Rockies and"waterthe country^"towards the east and north. The adaptation of the country for wheat production is of a high character. The cool nights that usually characterize the ripening season are eminently favorable to the filling of the grain, and to the securing of a plump berry, and consequently large yields. The crop this year is a magnificent one. In Manitoba and the territories it should certainly give an average of more than 20 bushels per acre. But should the yield be not more than 20 bushels, the crop will be a most handsome one, owing to the large area sown to wheat. Many farmers only grow grain. But those who do succeed as 'Well in growing oats and barley as in growing wheat, hence these foods for stock should always be abundant Some grow cattle mainly, and others combine the two. The last named, of course, is doubtless the safest of the three during a long course of years, that Is to say, where much farming is practicable. Quality of tb« lArm Stock. It waa a pleasurable surprise to note the high quality of the stock. The average of quality in cattle is higher than the average of cattle in our state, unless in the dairy classes. This opinion is not reached rashly or without ample opportunity for investigation. I spent three long days in the show ring at Winnipeg making the awarda in the beef classes. I question if any of our states, single handed, could make such a showing in cattle. It was my privilege to make the awards at several shows and at all of their fairs were evidences that much attention is given to the improvement of the stock. I noted carefully thecharacter of the herds that grazed along the railroad and everywhere the high average of the quality of the stock was in evidence. Reasons for Quality In Stockv The quality of the grass is good. Many of the settlers came from Ontario and had been schooled as to the) value of good stock before- going west The railroads and the- government have taken a deep interest In making it less difficult and costly to the farmers to secure good males. Those who are anxious of changing their residence shoald bear in mind that the lands in Western Canada ara many of them free and others reasonably cheap. Information will gladly be given by any agent of the Canadian government, whose advertisement appears elsewhere. asaa who hates the Gospel does it fee ta* same reason that an elephant strikes at the water which reflects his taee. •«K Vl TT*e ws*.e C I J O T H I Iting BIIH ••achiAntg a lBl gluoeo da gnrdo cmerask. e UMS* Mfcf jWiia^fcMSVattLtti ^ . . ^ pfog. 'sS' >>;'; •itf • '•r^-- j ' • > * . . , ' / < > ' : ' • • : > • • , • • • • - • ' • ' • • . • : • • ' < . . - • • ' , ' - : * ' . • * " - V ; - . : Vi • • . • ' : • • - . ' . . • • • ' . ' •>-; • i*. UH By MRS. HENRY WOOD. A u t h o r of C u t L y n n * E t a CHAPTER IX— (Continued.) "The fencelet could not hare gone without hands to take it, Gerard," repiled Lady -Sarah. " H o * etae do you «ceomnt for it* dUappearance?" ««IP-I beitev* there must be aome mlaapprehention, some great alatake in the affair altogether. Lady Sarah. It apears incomprehensible now, hut it will be unraveled." "Ay, and' In double-quick time," wrathfullc; exclaimed the Colonel. "You must think you are talking to a pack of Idiots, Master Garard. Here the bracelets was spread temptingly «xrt <on a' table, you went into the room, being hard tip for money, fingered It, wished tor tt, and both you and She bracelet disappeared. Sir"— turning sharply to IJhe officer—"did a •clearer case ever go before a Jury?" Gerard Hope bit Ms lip. "Be more imtt, Colonel," said he. "Your own lbBOiher's son steal* bracelet!" ".And I am happy my brother is not altaice to know it," rejoined the Colonel In an obstinate tone. "Take him in Jand, Mr. Officer; we'll go to Marlborough street. I'll just change my •coat, and——-" "No, no, you'Will not!" cried Lady 'Sarah, laying hold of the dressing gown and the Colonel In it; "you shall mat go nor Gerard either. Whether lhe is guilty TJr-not, it must not be brought against him publicly. He (bears your name, Colonel, and so do I, and it would reflect disgrace on us alh" "Perhaps you are made of money, my lady. If so, you may put up with the loss of a £250 bracelet. I don't choose to do so." "Then, Colonel, you will, and you must. -Sir;" added Lady Sarah to the detective, "we are obliged to you for your attendance and advice, but it turns out to be a family affair as you iperceive, and we must decline to prosecute. Besides, Mr. Hope may not be guilty." Alice rose and stood before Colonel Hope. "Sir, if this charge were preierred against your nephew, if it came to trial, I think it would kill me. You know:myunfortunatestateofhealth; the agitation, the excitement of appearance to give evidence, would be— I—I cannot continue; I cannot speak of it without terror; I pray you, for my sake, do not prosecujte Mr. Hope." The Colonel was about to storm forth an answer, but her white face, ner heaving throat, had some effect even on him. "He is so doggedly obstinate. Miss Sea ton. If he would but confess and tell where it is, perhaps I'd let him off." Alice thought somebody else was obstinate. "I do not believe he has anything to confess," she deliberately said; "I truly believe that he has not. He could, not have taken it, unseen by me; and when we quitted the room, I feel sure the bracelet was left in It" "It was left in it, so help me heaven!" uttered Gerard. "And now I've got to speak," added Frances Chenevix. "Colonel, if you were to press the charge against Gerard, I would go before the magistrates and proclaim myself the thief. I vow and protest I would, Just to save him, and you and Lady Sarah could not prosecute me, you know." "You do well to stand up for him!" retorted the Colonel. "You would not be quite so ready to do it, though, my lady Fanny, if you knew something I could tell you." "Oh, yes, 1 should," returned the young lady with a vivid blush. The Colonel, beset on all sides, had no choice-hut .tosubmit; but he did so with an ill grace, and dashed out of ' the room with the officer, as fiercely AS if he had >been charging an enemy at full tilt "The seatfbnenitai -apes these women make of themselves!" cried he in his polite way, wrbtm he had got him in private. "Is it not a dear case of guiltr "In my private opinion, It certainly is," was the reply: "though he carries it off with a high hand. I suppose. Colonel, you still wish the bracelet to be searched for?" "Search in aad oat aad Ugh and low; search everywhere. The rascal! to dare even to eater my house in secret V* "May I inquire if the previous breach with your nephew had' to do with money affairs?" <. H "No," said the Colonel, turning more crusty at the thoughts called up. "I fixed up a wife for him and he wouldn't have her; so I turned him out of doors and stopped his allowance.** "Oh," was the only comment of the police officer. CHAPTER X. - It wae in the following wasdr, and Saturday j4ght . Thomas, without his Jtat, was standing at Cattail Hopes door, chatting to an acquaintance when he perceived. Gerard come tearing up the street Thomas' friend backed against the rails and the spikes, and Thomas himself stood with the door in his hand, ready to touch his hair to Mr. Gerard' as he passed. Instead of passing, however, Gerard cleared the steps at a bound, pulled Thomas with himself inside, shut the door and double locked i t Thomas was surprised in all ways. Not only at Mr. Hope's coming in at all, for the Colonel had again harshly forbidden the house to him, and the servants to admit him, but at the suddenness and strangeness of the action. "Cleverly done," quoth Gerard, when he could get his breath. "I saw a shark after me, Thomas, and had to make a bolt for it Your having been at the door saved me." Thomas turned pale. "Mr. Gerard, you have locked -it^-and I'll put up the chain, if you order me, but I'm afeared it's going agin the law to keep out them detectives by force of arm 8." "What's the man's head running on now?" returned Gerard. "There are no detectives after me; it was only a seedy sheriff's officer. Pshaw, Thomas! there's no worse crime attached to me than a slight suspicion of debt." "I'm sure I trust not, sir; only master will have his own way." "Is he at home?" "He's gone to the opera with my lady. The young ladies are upstairs alone. Miss Seaton has been 111, sir, ever since the bother, and Lady Frances is staying at home with her." "I'll go up and see them. If they are at the opera, we shall be snug and safe." "Oh, Mr. Gerard, had you better go up, do you think?" the man ventured to remark. "If the Colonel should come to hear of it " "How can he? You are not going to tell him, and I am sure they will not. Besides, there's no help for it; I can't go out again for hours. And, Thomas, if any demon should knock and ask for me,_L_am gone to—to_an evening party up at Putney; went'out you know by the side door." Thomas watched him run up the stairs, and shook his head. "One can't help liking him, with it all; though where could the bracelet have gone to if he did not take it?" The drawing rooms were empty, and Gerard made his way to a small room that Lady Sarah called her "boudoir." There they were—Alice buried in the pillows of an invalid's chair, and Lady Frances careening about the room, apparently practicing some new dancing step. She did not see him; Gerard danced up to her, and took her hand, and joined in it "When the cat's away the mice can play," cried Gerard, treating them to a step. "Mr. Hope," remonstrated Alice, lifting her feeble voice, "how can you indulge these spirits while things are so miserable?" "Sighing and groaning won't make them light," he answered, sitting down on a sofa near to Alice. "Here's a seat for you, Fanny, come-along," he added, pulling Frances to his side. "First and foremost, has anything come to light about that mysterious bracelet?" "Not yet," sighed Alice. "But I have no rest; I am in hourly fear of It." "Fear!" uttered Gerard in astonishment Alice winced and leaned her head upon her hand; she spoke in a low tone. "You must understand what I mean, Mr. Hope. The affair has been productive of so much pain and annoyance to me, that I wish it could be ignored forever." "Though it left me under a cloud," said Gerard. "You must pardon me if I cannot agree with you. My constant hope is that it may all come to daylight; I assure you I have specially mentioned it in my prayers." "Pray don't, Mr. Hope," reproved Alice. "I'm sure I have cause to mention it, for it is sending me into exile; that and other things." "It is guilty only who flee, not the innocent," said Frances. "You don't mean what you say, Gerard." "Don't I! There's a certain boat advertised to steam from London bridge wharf tomorrow, wind and weather permitting, and it steams me with i t I am compelled to fly my country." "Be serious and say what you mean." "Seriously, then, I am over head and ears in debt You know my uncle stopped my allowance in the spring and sent me—metaphorically—to the dogs. I had a few liabilities, and they have all come down upon me. But for this confounded bracelet affair, there's no doubt the Colonel would have settled them; rather than let the. name of Hope be dubiously bandied by the pttbUe; be would have expended big Ire in growls and hive gone and done' it But that is ovar now, and I go to take tip my abode in soma renowned colony for desolate English, beyond the pale of English lock-ups. Boulogne or Calais, or Dieppe or Brussels I may see; and there X may be kept for years." Neither of the young ladies answered immediately; they saw the facto were serious, and that Gerard was only making light of it before them, "How shall you live?" questioned Alice. "You must live there as well as here; you cannot-starve." "I shall just escape the starving. I have got a trifle, enough to swear by, and keep me on potatoes and salt. Don't you envy me my prospects?" "When do you suppose you may return?" inquired Lady Frances, 1 ask it seriously, Gerard." "I know no more than you, Fanny. I have no expectations but from the Colonel. Should he never relent, I am caged there for good." "And so you ventured here to tell us this, and bid us good-by?" "No; I never thought of venturing here; how could I tell that the bashaw would be at the opera? A shark set on me in the street, and I had to run for my life. Thomas happened to be conveniently at the door, and I rushed In, and saved myself." "A shark!" uttered Alice, in dismay, who in her inexperience had taken his words literally—"a shark in the street. Lady Frances Chenevix laughed. "One with sharp eyes and a hooked nose, Alice, speeding after me on two legs, with a polite invitation from one of the law lords. He is watching on the opposite side now." "How shall you get away?" exclaimed Frances. "If the bashaw comes home before 12 Thomas must dispose of me somewhere in the lower regions; Sunday is free for us, thank goodness. So please make the most of me, both of you, for it is the last time you will have the privilege. By the way, Fanny, will you do me a favor? There used to be a little book of mine in the glass bookcase in the library; my name in it and a mottled cover; I wish you would go and find it for me." STATB• orL Ouctaaos ,C corrcrr rorr, TOLSDO, fi •„* settlor paIr. tCnehre nofe yy m» ankrme* oofa Tth. XthCahte nheaj rIAs Othoe., doing bosioess in .the " t£s sutm«* a atftodreisnaid . each and every ease of Catarrh that cannot be sored by the uae of = ^ ¾ ^ ¾ ^ . Sworn to before me and subsoribed in my presence, this * h day of D g w b e r , A BY lftti [ S S A U J * w ' ^ L ^ b u c . Hair* Catarrh Core la taken Internally, and sets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Bendjpr teaOmonials. f roe. P. J. CHENEY * CO., Toledo, a Sold byDrugglsts, 76c Hall'u Family Pills are the best **» ramus Kakes an Important StataMaft «f latent* to AlF WOSMML 4" M D I A S Mas. 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"I have sent her away on purpose. She'll be half an hour rummaging, for I have not seen the book there for ages. Alice, one word before we part. You must know that it was for your sake I refused the marriage proposed to me by my uncle; you will not let me go into banishment without a word of hope, a promise of your love to lighten it." "Oh, Gerard," she eagerly said, "I am so glad you have spoken; I almost think I should have spoken myself, if you had not. Just look at me." "I am looking at you," he fondly answered. "Then look at my hectic face, my constantly tired limbs, my sickly hands; do they not plainly tell you that the topics you would speak of must be barred topics to me?" "Why should they be? You will get stronger." "Never. There is no hope of it. Many years ago, when the illness first came on mc, the doctors said I might get better with time; but the time has come, and come, and come, and—gone, and only left me a more confirmed invalid. To an old age I cannot live; most probably but a few years; ask yourself, Gerard, if I am one who ought to marry and leave behind a husband to regret me; perhaps children. No, no." "You are cruel, Alice." "The cruelty would be, if I selfishly allowed you to talk of love to me; or, still more selfish to let you cherish hopes that I would marry. When you hinted at this the other evening when than wretched bracelet was lost, I reproached myself with cowardice in not answering more plainly than you had spoken. I should have told you, Gerard, as I tell you now. that nothing, no persuasion from the dearest person on earth shall ever induce me to marry." "You dislike me, I see that" "I did not say so," answered Alice, with a glowing cheek. "I think it very possible that—if I could ever allow myself to dwell on such things—I should like you very much, perhaps better than I could like any one." "And why will you not?" her persuasively uttered. "Gerard, I have told you. I am too weak and sickly to be other than I am. It would only be deceiving myself and you. No, Gerard, my love and hopes must lie cite where." "Where?' he eagerly asked. Alice pointed upwards. "I am learning to look upon it as m* home," she whispered, "and I must not suffer hindrances to obscure the way. It will be a better home than eve* your love, Gerard." Gerard Hope smiled. (To be continued.) No man ever expects to go more than a quarter of a mile on the Jericho road when he first makes the start. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successf ally used by Mother Gray, BOTH i n the Children's Home in New York. C ore Feverishnass, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels aad Destroy Worms. Over 80,000 testimonials. A t all druggists, 25c. Sample irasa. Ad* dress Allen S. Olmsted, Lefioy, K. Y , T h e M o h a w k Indians w i l l not allow s o m u c h as a blade of g r a s s to grow upon the graves of their companions. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are as easy to use as soap. No muss or failures. 10c per package. Sold by druggists. Antl-Smoklng Society. _, With the inspiring title of the Red Brotherhood, a league has been founded to band together boys who are open to promise that they will not commence smoking until they are at least sixteen years of age. There can be no question as to the harm inflicted upon th rising generation by indulgence in the smoking habit. Taking its title from the watchwords, Real Example and Determined, the Red Brotherhood has been formed that boys themselves may meet the evil without calling in the assistance of state legislation, as has been found necessary in other countries. The organization aims at extreme simplicity in its working, and boys of every class and creed are invited to become members. There are no fees, and there will be no public appeal for money. To join the Red Brothers boys must visit or write to the warden of the society, St Hugh's, Penzance, simply making the promise: "I will not smoke until I am sixteen years old." A badge and additional information will then be supplied.— London Express. DR. WAS ATA, of Lansing, Mich. scribe the best, and as I know and has* Sroven that there la nothing in Materia* [edica which equals Ljdla E . F i n k - ham** Vegetable Compound im severe cases of female disorders, I unhesitatingly prescribe it, and ha*e> never yet been sorry. I know of nothing better for ovarian troubles and farfalling of the womb or ulcerations; itabsolutely restores the affected parte to their normal condition quicker better than anything else. I 1 known it to cure barrenness in men, who to-day are happy mothers es? children, and while the medical profession looks down upon * patents,* It have learned, instead, to look-up to* the healing potion, by whatever m t s s it be known. If my fellow physiciana. dared tell the truth, hundreds of tbem would voice my sentiments."—Dnv WAXATA, Lansing, Mich. $6000 forfeit If abot* tctttmontal la not ecmftaa, The record of Lydia E. Pinkham*a Vegetable Compound cannot ba equalled. Accept n o s u b s t i t u t e . Mrs. Pinkham advises sick men free* Address Lynn, A true and genuine impudence Is ever the effect of ignorance, without the least sense ol It.—Steele. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cou?h cure.— J. W. O'BBIIN, S£> Third Ave., N., Minneapolis. Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. S0Z0D0HT f a PERFECT LIQUID DENTIFRICC FOR Tt*. TEETH " ° BREATH 25* EACH TOOTH POWDER H A L L * R U C K E U New Y O R K SAVE F U E L HEAT ADDITIONAL ROOsTS by attachtDff BUBTOIfS ECONOMIZER to your storr Saves one-third fuel. Prior. 1 Your dealer will supply yon. not. order direct from us. W . J . B U R T O N A C Q . 321C4SE STREET, - DETROIT. Otalogfr* MM* t—tlmoafatfi on The more we Jo the more we can do; i th* more luisy we are, the more leisure I we have,—Hazlitt. BE MEN. Zooklzoo, the gTett tnTlgontor. acts at once. Sent for SI; postage paid. Addreaa Zooki Co.. liOl Rouel! St.. Detrult. Mich. No religion is worth a row of nins that does not make its possessor willing to make sacrifices. Wo are all livinc under a sentence of death. Sooner or later the sentence will be enforced. General Health. Gentlemen:—I used t w o b o t t l e s of B a x t e r 's Matur;ike Bitters and it had a decidedly good effect a l o n ? t h e l i n e of general health. I took it for digestive troubles and w a s m u c h pleased w i t h the result. G. A. Botsford, Oa« a w a y , M i c k ifiOtciedirlth iTsompiM'sEyf Water •ore STW. use VNIVERSALISM-STc^. ^ CX1VUSAU8T LSASCS. Ik* SaUMal fkarrt u 4 f*»Uy »>r«r. BCBSOUBB SOW tar IMS. rrMl*MkMfOtntarlk*mt«f tlWTM*. SS.*»»»ryMr. »1.—«»i • — U . IMrtMtXl* vsasuuT rcsuasusa sscss. ss »—i>w» sc, UJUI*. $8.00 For this AT YOU* STATION. Wtxnurted Aceirate Other slsts savaHT lew. BUY OT THE MAKER Jens* (B* Pars tas Fisicss.) X.T. 800 LBS> CIPSICUI VASELIIE ( PUT OP IK COLLAP31BLB TUBS* > A substitute for and superior to mustard any other plaster, and will not blister most delicate skin. Tbe pain-allaying; curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve headache and sciatica. We rcno— mend it as the best and »afest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgic and gouty cosnplaints. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household. Many people say "it is tbc best of all of your preparations." Price 1 * cents, at all druggists or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should be accepted by the public unless tbe same carries our label, as otherwise It Is s o t genuine. CHESEBSOUQH MFC CO., 1? State Street, Nsw YO&K CCXT. WESTERN CANADA'S Wonderful wheat cras> Ifor 1901 now the talk o t the Commercial Work! is by co means pheoast- .en»L The Province e t Manitoba and district* of Askiniboia. chewan and Alberts the m o s t wooderfsJ grain pruuuctbg countries in the world, btock raising tbey also hold the highest tioa. Thousands of Americans are aan making thi* their home, and they succeed they never Cid before. Move Westward witfc the tide and secure a farm and home In Western Canada. Low rates and special priviUs** to homes^kers ond settler*. The hamlwrcae forty-page Atlas or Wen* rn Canada seal tree to sli applicants. Apply for rates. «e.„ to IV Pcdl?y, superintendent or Imigrattoo. Ottawa*. Canada, or .T. Grieve, Sault Ste Marie, or M. V. Mclnnea, No, 3, Avenue Theatre Detroit, Mica. Vfeet tasweriftg. Advo Aeatiot This fane*. 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PROPRIETORS. • M ' y ^ T ' P « — W . ^ — m m * m m — » ' I • I • | n • n i i THURSDAY, DEO. 5,1901. — • ! • • ? • ! < ,,i • , , , . , , T h e r e i s talk of a local directory b e i n g published o f Chelsea. >'• <m>i ^ i m i i i i . " ' TO Cur* a Cold i s 0 » e © » y Take Laiitive $romo Quinine Tab' lets. All druggiits refund the money if it fails to cure; E. W.Groye's stffnatnre is on each bos. 25c. Annual Canadian Excursions via Grand Trunk Railway System. F o r these popular Excursions, t h e Grand Trunk Railway S y s t e m will make O n e Fare for t h e B o u n d Trip from stations in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois t o a l l stations in Qntario, Quebec and N e w Brunswick, valid g o i n g , D e - c e m b e r 1 ¾ 13, H and 15, 1901, and to return leaving destination u p to and including January 4th 1902, F o r information apply t o any A g e n t of Grand Trunk Railway S y s t e m and connecting lines. t-49 Saw Death near. u It often made my heart ache," writes L. C. Overstreet, of Elgin, Tenu,'-to bear ruy wife cough until it seemed ber weak and sore iunps vould collap-w. Good doctors said she was eo far pone with consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but a friend reccornmended Dr. King's New Discovery and persis tent use of this excellent medicine savr-d her life.*1 It's absolutely guaranteed for confcbs. Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma and all Throat and Lung diseases. 503 aud $1.00 at F. A. Sixer's. Trial bottles tree. F •W.-'& ; Edited hf the W* ,C. T n.oi Plnokney i From A Mayor's Tiew Point* D E A R U N I O N S I G N A L : — H a v i n g just returned from a trip through N o r t h Dakota, it occurs to me* that my interview w i t h t h e Mayor of F a r g o will b e of interest t o all readers of T h e U n i o n Signal a m i i believers in t h e prohibition of t h e liquor traffic. Mr. J. A. J o h u s o n h a s the d i s - tinction of h a v i n g served four terms in the above office; one term in t h e territorial days, and three consecutive terms since its a d m i s - sion into statehood, each election g i v i n g him a greater majority. Mr. Johnson is a well educated and much traveled man and o n e w h o s e opinions may Bafoly b e accepted b y the most conservative. T h e following information i s t h e result of our conference: " H o w long h a s t h e Prohibition law been in force i n N o r t h D a k o - ta?" "Since 1889, when it wa* admitted to statehood, with tho P r o - hibitory amendment a part of t h e constitution." "Is your population wholly American?" " We have a great many Scandi- • T h e annual report of the U. of 1£L hospital, homeopathic s h o w s that 1,612 patients were treated there the past year. This averages over four new patients a day. boring, license town send free hacks o v e r to on* city to oarry passengers t o t h e saloons. These hacks, or 'jag wagons,' as they are called, are n o t allowed t o solicit patronage or to stand o n t h e main thoroughfares. Of course they pick u p a great many passengers but less than 5 per c e n t are resit dents of Fargo—the rest belong t o our floating population, w h i c h foll o w s the harvest season. They care nothing for l a w or order an d have b u t little respect for prohibitor law. W e now station a guard at t h e bridge, apd a n y man return i n g from Moorehoad i n a state of intoxication is promptly turned back to the aforesaid town for care and attention. We do not propose to assume t h e digrace a n d expanse of their drunks." "Is there liquor sold in Fargo?" "I d o n o t know of o n e place where y o u could b u y a glass of liquor for beverage purposes." "What are the terms of your search a n d seizure law?" After some thought h e replied: "Well, really, it h a s been so long since we have been compelled to make a raid that I cannot remember the exact text of the law" H u n t e r * aart ^ a * m F a r i w C^jifc Meeting Catted t o order b y t h e president Mrs. J . W. Plaoeway and o p e o d b y instrumental m u s i c by Miss Grace L a k e , followed b y appointing committee*. After a banquet o ! oysters, Toast tnrkey etc. t h e c l u b came t o order again and listened to a s o l o b y Miss L o a B e e d of Howell, a n d t h e report of secretary. There were eleven m e e t i n g s held during t h e yeaa and t w o deaths a m o n g t h e members. Total receipts during year $14.19 Disbursment* 7.01 Amount on hand $7.18 O w i n g t o t h e fact that t h i s w a s annual m e e t i n g t h e program w a s dispensed with a n d t h e election of offiicers taken u p , with t h e followresul: E. W. Kennedy John Chambers Ralph Bennett Mary VanFleet Nettie Hall M. Davis Peter Coniway, t b U year* t h a n ever before. I t oontaina ?8Q students, t h e s a m e number are found i n t h e s e c o n d year blase. T h e first y e a r class has over 3 0 0 enrolled. President, 1st Vice-Pres. 2nd " Rec. Sec. Cor. Sec. Tress. Directors, S. Swarthout. Delegate to Lansing G.P. Lambertson " alternate Flota Hall After t h e election of officers there was still s o m e time a n d t h e i » Song, Reading, Recitation, Piano Solo, navians " H o w do they feel about t h i s l a w ? " "They favor i t almost universally. W h e n t h e agitation for resubmission h a s been t h e greatest, immense bribes have been offered j m e n t 8 > e t ^ , , th em, and although many of t h e m { a ( j infinitum. and that statement was the best (following w a s listened to: commentary upon the enforcem e n t of t h e Prohibitory law which h e could have given. T h i s has been written for "ammunition" against t h e statements which w e so frequently hear, that "prohibition does not prohibit; a city cannot b e run without reven u e ; it i s necessary to license saloons to have modern improvead nauseum e t A Womau's Awful Peril. 'There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an operation" jvere the startling words heard by Mrs. I. Ii. Hunt ot Lime Ridge, Wis., from her family doctor after he bad vainly tried to cure b»»r of a frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had formed and «he constantly grew worse, Then she besan to use E'ectri'j Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful Stomaeh, Liver and Kidn«y remedy. Cures Dyspepsia, [business house in town. Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50c Guaianteed. For s%le by F. A. Si?ler. If every m a n was to kill the last crop of potatoe bugs in the fall we would lose them permanently, says Mr. A. W. Everett, who h a s made a btudy of the pest. Says He Was Tortured. '•I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk" writes H. Robin- tributing point for faim son, Hillsborough, HI., "but BucklenV e r y - n f j j e c o a n t r y » Arnica Saive compiotly cured them." Acts like mayic; on sprain?, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by F. A. 3igler. 25c. ^ T h e township of Burns, Shiawasse Co., can now boast of fifty rods of Macadamized road, and the total cost to t h e township w a s less than fifty dollars. T h e farmers did the team work. Food Changed to Poison. Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like thoso of arsenic but Dr.'King's New Life Pil s expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gently, easily but urely, curing Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevti s. all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25c at F. A. Sigler's. South DakoU^has passed a law that kindness t o animals shall bd taught t o school children; and t h a t n o experiments upon live^wjjBtmls shall b e made in t h e public school. &tath D a k o t a i s t h e fourth state t o enact snob legislation. have mortgages upon their h o m e s a,nd farms, they refused the bribes and stood firm for prohibition." "How is'the probition sentiment throughouc t h e state?" "Overwhelmingly in favor of t h e law. I believe if y o u would turn all the money from the U n i t e d States treasury into t h e state, y o u could not carry i t for re-submission." "Of course such a policy has been detrimental to t h e best interests of the city from a business standpoint. N o ! Fargo's population today is 11,506, and is increasing daily. There is not a vacant dwelling or There h a s been 81,500,000 worth of property built here iu the last six years. Our bauk deposit for 1899 was $1,765,691.71, and our cleari n g house record is §17,921,159.43. Our wholesale trade was $1,271,- 442.95. Last year 765 tons of frieght were handled annually. With the exception of K a n s a s City, Mo., this is t h e greatest d is machiu ery in tne country " "But the expenses of your city must b e very high?" They are 25 per cent less than when we hfcd saloons, and our tax N E L L I E G. B U R G E R . L Brain-Food Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has been branded by the mQst competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles,, and still another for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a partic ular p;rt of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good your food may be, its nutriment is destroyed by indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare for their appearance or prevent tbeir coming by taking regular doses of Greene's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies the blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G. Greene s reliable remedies at F. A. Sigler 3 drug store, Pinckney. Get Greene's speciul Almanac. — — » i 8 i o J— • Iva Placewoy Mary VauFleet Madge Cook Loa Reed <SWA This signature is on every'box . 1 the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quintoe Tablet. the remedy that cores a coht In one day Most people have little idea of the value of the human b o d y a n d will be surprisd t o learn that t h e human body of t h e average w e i g h t contains three pounds a n d 1 3 ounces of calcium, w h i c h at t h e present market price is worth $300 an ounce. This make the human body worth $18,300 which f e w of our people realize. T h e M i c h i g a n P a s s e n g e r A s s o - ciation h a s agreed that after J a n . 1 1902 no more round trip tickets will be sold. T h i s action is due to the fact 4hat under t h e new Michigan state l a w , t h e L a k e Shore, M i c h i g a n Central and W a - bash are c o m p e l l e d to reduce t h e car fare to t w o cents. A l l roads are affected at competitive points. WILLIAM MKINLEY HIS L I F E AND W O R K , GEN. CHARLES H. GROSVENOU. President's lite lontf Friend, Cjm rade in war Colleague in Congress. Was near his side with othar great men when his eyes were closed in death. Followed the bier to the Naper cent is much lower than that tional Cspitoi and to Canton. The of St. Paul, Chicago, Cleveland, / St. L o u i s , Indianapolis and scores of other cities. S i x years a g o the sum appropriated for the cite expenses was ^8,800; t w o years later it was reduced to $8,300, and last year another reduction was made, leaviug only $8,000, which will amply cover all expenses." "But without t h e saloon revenus you cannot have the modern i m - provements?" "We have twenty two ra ilea of paved streets and own o u r water works, which ownership netted u s 8 per cent interest upon t h e investment instead of being a n expense." 19 it more difficult to enforce the prohibitory law * in a border town thrt^in thejuterior. "It is really less difficult, as the saloons remain o n t h e license side T h e saloonkeepers in our n e i g h - Farmers living between F l i n t and Mt. Morris are taking advantage of t h e building of t h e n e w electric railroad between t h e tw o cities, and working with t h e railroad gaug, are leveling and widening and c u t t i n g down t h e s t e e p grades of the highway. W h e n completed the improvment will be a great o n e and a lasting object lesson in t h e buildiug of good roads.—Fenton Independent. All diseases start in the bcwels. Ket'}> them open or you will be sick. OASCAIIETS act like nature. Keep livnr and bowels active without a sickening griping foiling. Six million people take and recommend Ca>- Xrv a 10i: box. All druggists. General requires a share of the proceeds of his book to be devoted to a McKinley Monument Fund. Thus care's every subscriber becomes a contributt . t h i s l u n d . Millions ol copies will T h e statement h & 9 frequently he sold. Everybody will buy it. Or- ^ e e " made that the negro race i s ders for the askrng^ Nobody will refuse. Elegant Photogravure Portrait of President McKioley's last picture taken at the White House. You can easily and quickly clear $1,000 taking orders. Order outfit quick. Chance to prove success, secure yeany contract and become manager. Send 12 2 cent stamps for elegant prospectus. Taking 10 to 50 orders daily. 50- 000 copies will be sold in this vicinity. Address, THE CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY, Corcoran Bldg., Opp. U. S. Treasury, Washington, D. C. Kt*P the Conffto **|trt work* ofr the Cold. Li'Xftlive BtoiiiO Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No r ure, no pay. Price 25 cents. on the decline, while as a matter of fact t h e figures of t h e decade prove that it h a s increased. T h e percentage of increase for all persons of color is 17.8 a n d o u t of that percentage t h e negros may claim all b u t a very small part; There are now more than twice as many of them i n the country as there were in t h e days of slavery, and they constitute almost o n e - eighth of t h e total population. use. MM. -^m^^g^jugggji^p^^L-^— H| iiihii Cetarfne stamped C C C lever sold in bitk. Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "something Just as good.0 v*/* .*,*• . » 1 . ' . ^ • H - '» **-» y " ! " J. ACajrt. I, the jindersigned^do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent hot* tie of Greene's Warranted 8yrupof Tar if it fades ro core your cbngo or cold. I also guarantee a 25 cent hot-' tie to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t23 WMB.'Darrow. A n order h a s been issued by t h e postoffice department excluding from t h e privilege of second class mail rates all weekly, m o n t h l y and quarterly railroad guides, o n t h e ground that such publications are neither n e w s nor current literature, s o must g o as third class matter, w h i c h means double t h e rates they have b e e n paying. A FREE PATTERN (your own selection) to CYefjr subscriber. Only 50 ceuts a year. MS CALLS/™ MAGAZINE A LADIES' MAGAZINE. A rem; beautiful colored plates; latest fashions; dressmaking economies ; fancy work t household hints ; fiction, etc. Subscribe to-day, or, send sc. for litest copy. Lady agents wanted. Send for terms. Stylinti, Reliable, Simple, Up-todate, Economical and Absolutely Perfect-Fitting Paper Patterns. MS CALUfi ^ B A Z A R 4&TTER] 1 ^ All Seams Allowed and Perforat tons ikow the Bast lag and Sewlag Lines. Only IO and 15 cents each—none higher. Ask for them. Sold in nearly every city and town, or by mail from . — T H E M«cCALL C O . , 113-115-117 West 31st St, NEW YORK. **svsnaaaflBsst«**'WBe«ssBsiRMa'!—'-*<VBSHB>>sBi E.W.DANIELS NORTH L A K E S AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No cbarpre for Auction bills. . . Postoffice address, Chelsea, Michigan, Or arrangements made at this office. Railroad Guide. > ANO STEAMSHIP LINES. '' Popular ronte for Ann Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and for Howell, Owosso, Alma, Mt Pleasant Cadillac, Manistee, Traverse City and points in Northwestern Miebipran. W. H. BENNKTT, G . P . A. Toledo PERE MARQUETTE Xaa e>4f »*t S T o v . 3 , 1 © 0 1 . Trains leave South Lyon as follows: For Detroit and East, 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., 8:58 p. m. For Grand Rapids, North and West, 9:45 a. m., 2:08 p. m. 6:20 p. A. For Saginaw and Bay City. 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., 8:58 p. m. For Toledo and South, 10:36 a. m. FBAHK BJY, H. F. MOELL.EU, Agent, South Lyon. a. P, A., Detroit. ttrund Trunk Rail w a r System. H. A. L. DIVISION, Arrivals snd Pepartnres of trains from Pinckney. All trains daily, exceot Snndays. turn BOONS: No-881Ns*aSsgB*.„ 9:» A.M. So. 30 Hajsssss,. :>:i5P. M No 44M|«Sst .-.*. T:5i A.M. >•*•? SOUND: No_5i7 Pa«*s«f......• 0:f.7 A. M. ^O. 8fl E* plJSf. u, <...........,.. ffc43 JJ.4M, No. 8Mlxed,........>v, ,4,-45 P. M. NOT. «8 and 29 hartlmsji^aoh between Detroit ',,.'V*-; • • • " . ^ • ••- ..,r V. ".. /." .'•• 1 i \ V. ~ J - » • » . . . ' — . , . . L. V ••••• ' • • • • • • " " •!'•• • • - <••• . ' • • • • ' , • • • " ' • • • • - ' - . - < . < • • - : . • •• • ••»,- - . ' • • ^ - : ••:%•',,.,..i • > - , . • • • • , • • , : . ' " i > : • • * • • • . : • • • • • : • : • • • / - v - - ' , , ^ . • . • . • " • " - / / • > . , ' \ - - v v < • . . . ; - J < .¾1. - . • ; • ' • * • .« > -Y r • • * / - •'".•••;.••••. .,*,' - •;*.•*:•'"• ••>. . ^ ^ : . : / ^ r : ^ ^ ^ W ^ ^ i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ - ^ ^ . ^ - 1 , : ^ ^ . 0 ^ : ^ ^ ^ : ^ ^ - ^ - - - . -^--- v ^ ! 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'"»• . . v . . , . - / ' < , - , i • '*» 1 - - t • • ' . - « vv: ^.:- ,--." -: : v , / " : •':"•" . -:^:: -: & ' ? • • • / / '"" :>,-.'-, ..>t v f ' \U.' " ^ ' ' A ' I ' : • • * • " ' i-Vv.r. -(:-:/^^,. -?(..«•;: ^ f J: HI : ; • . , ' ; •/ - *> / - ^ - - : « • ^ M > , a ^ j j yiKNio I « M . < » W » > -:?- \ Art TV4j.^tf.4.:-,,.vj< " ' - v : n '•' -' y totoe crops for $2,400, Hie crppe ^ppm bia eotiw fam will net tim about"«4,000. For tbe year X901 a Michigan farm is evidently a good thing to have. « f F * 3= ;-";-/Uncovered a:IWrf Mr, Lyon looked, proubied, a little sa^ and very, much perplexed a s he s a t pervoujsly taping nfii pencil on his desk In the office of tbe largest bu*lnes« A l l i ^ h ^ ' e i i ^ e ^ t h e t w o k l w e p e n I'd give die whole coat to know^-who it la." / • ' Under this arrangement Mr. Lyon p«t a Jot of email ^oiaf in the t m a l | •'pocUet 6t t h e \ki6\&e4p<&* coat afid smeared pqe^et t n d mon^y wfth;-Ws* tuarcb brown. After the other* had gone for t h e night he and the bookkeeper visited t h e coatroom together and discovered t h a t the, • money w a s gone. -Next morning i i r . Lyon w a s An Informal Intvodvetion. When Mark Twain lived in Buffalo, he made t h e acquaintance of some neighbors under peculiar circumstances. - Emerging from bis bouse one morning, he saw something which made him run across the street and remark to the people who were gathered on the veranda: , "My name is Clemens. $ly wife and I have been intending to call on you and make your acquaintance. We owe you an apology for not doing it before now. I beg your pardon for intruding on you in this informal manner and at this time of day, but your house is on fire!" . Not a R o » y D r e a m e r . "What would you do If you had a billion dollars?" "Oh," answered the languid man, "1 don't see why I should expect to prove any exception to the rule. 1 would probably go to one of the usual extremes and either buy yachts or else% walk to save car fare."—Washington Star. Trouble* of Her Own. Mistress—Mary, Mary! I've Just bvoken, iny handglass. You know no*v unlucky it is—seven years' unbappiness. * Maid — Oh, that's nothin', ma'am! 'Ow about me? I've just smashed the large glass in the drawing room."— Glasgow Evening Times. house of its kind In Chicago. Before him stood a young man who had Just down early, and,he managed t o have finished making a complaint t h a t ; business with every one about the essounded most unwelcome in Mr. Lyon's ears. "Yon are pot the first one who has spoken to me of this, Johnson," said Mr. Lyon a'ftera moment's pause. "A dozen others have reported the loss of money from the change pockets of their coats in that closet." "Do you suspect any one?" "TCo, 1 have no suspicions and not the slightest evidence," replied Mr. L y o n . , • , " f'T don't like to mention suspicions without something to support them," suggested Johnson hesitatingly, "but I have seen William the porter around that coat closet a good deal more than seemed necessary to me," "1 have no fear of William," replied the employer stoutly. "I don't believe he is a thief, and I won't till it has been proved against him. However, I am determined to find out who has made everybody suspicious of everybody else in this office, and I shall examine William along with the rest." William was the porter. H e had been In the employ of the firm for, years and had the absolute confidence of most of the people about the place. As soon as Johnson had made his accusation and left the ofilce William was called in and examined and told to keep away from the coatroom altogether. For several days Mr. Lyon diligently tabllshment. He visited oue desk after another, a n d as lie talked watched every movement of the hands of the man with whom he was conversing. For half an hour he saw nothing out of the usual, but as he approached one desk he noticed that the young man sitting there was holding his pen in a peculiar fashion and bad stains on his fingers. Mr. Lyon looked carefully to make pure, aud tlien hurried into his private office and sent for the fellow who had attracted his attention. The door opened a moment later and in walked young Johnson, who a few days earlier had accused William, the porter, of being the thief. He had a confused and guilty -expression aud .seemed so ijl at ease that Mr. Lyon's suspicions were confirmed at once. "Did I notice that you were holding your pen In a peculiar way. Mr. Johnson/" asked the employer. • "Yes. sir," stammered the young fellow, growing very red: "I cut my hand I: trifle Inst night—that is"— "That is, you know why I sent for you to come in here. Isn't that what you mean, sir?" interrupted Mr. Lyon. "I'm sorry to confess that 1 do, sir, but r - "Dou't make any excuses," ordered Mr. Lyon, "but just follow me back into the outer office." The young man did as be was bid, Vappr.Tfconakf o r * li»»r faTavSlav An operator for. a western railroad Who had served bis company Jon^ and / a » f astaad, K h« ftoqfg&t be could hold down tbe job of night dispatcher. He promptly replied that be coutd and was told t o report for duty t h a t night, and bis chief instructed him in w h a t he was to do. Just after the chief left the otftce i t began to blow a n d snow; and the trains commenced to run late. Tbe new night dispatcher soon had developed a bad case of "rattles" .and almost cried. He did not want a n accident, and be. could not handle the trains. So a happy thought struck him. As fast as a report came In he replied, directing the "conductor to take a siding and wait for orders, and it was not a groat while until be had every train on the division sidetracked. Then he took a book, lighted his pipe and sat down to wait for daylight. In the morning the chief appeared with anxiety written all over his face. "Any accidents, Johnny?" asked t h * chief. "Not an accident I've, got 'em all on the sidetrack, snowed in and waiting for orders, and you will have to get 'em out. I am going to blow this job." It took the chief and his force nearly all day to get the* trains straightened out and traffic resumed on the road.—Indianapolis News. We the undersigned, do W e b y agree to rotund the moaey on *a 60 weUrwa**aUed l#to tbe office one day ¢ ^ bottle of Down's Eli»r if it-^oei ao* cere*nj ccugb, coi$, #wboo#i»i cooffh, or throat trouble. We alao guarantee Down's EtUtr to care ooa. sumption, when used according to directions, or money back. ',. A fall dose on froing to bed aud small dose* daring the day will care the mrwt severe cold, and stop tbe most distressing cough. P. A.Bigrler, W. B. Darrow, * : * • t < A n I m p u d e n t D o g . One day Beau Nash Joined some fine continued his search for the thief who had been so troublesome, but all with- j and when he had readied his desk Mr. out result. He used<marked coins and ; I-yon directed the attention of the ladies i n ' a grove and", asking one of ; lost them, ana watched everybody from whole office force to hiui by announcthem who was crooked whence she [ strange hiding places all about tbe of- ing: came, she replied, "Straight from Lon- flee. He was beginning to despair of the i "Gentlemeu, let me acquaint you aon>» ! success of his detective efforts till one j w i t h the thief who has been robbing "Confound me, madam," said he, 1 day he was set on a new track through j that coat closet for the past two "then you must have been warped by i a very ordinary circumstance. As he i months. He was iu my office to accuse j-walked-fttHH. his -&£ic^- out into-1he f-another-only-a-eonple of weeks ago. I discharge him now before you all. Johnson, get out, and never let us see hands with soap nr.d brush. Mr Lyon continued Ills trip throu^'lj the shop. was al);,-v.t to pass back into i1 <-r !•.;•; i.iimiU's later h;1 i::ai) was still b u : y sen.lithe way! She soon, however, had ample re venge. The following evening he join * shop in the roar of the building he noticed William scrubbing fiercely at his ed her company and, with a sneer and a bow, asked her if she knew her catechism and could tell him the name of Tobias dog. "His name, sir, was Nash," replied the lady, "and an Impudent dog he was!" Provinar P o l a r i s a t i o n . pa:T.C:II:.-.1 a/-. The polarization of the human body con be proved by allowing a strong ! v o u r v.aiids. \y but as In1 his cilice ['. saw that V. bins bis La • T h a i ' s Lyun. " \ 7 ]>a::.ra 1:.-.aski-<! a:<-:;. ::i r' t!:< -uiiht Mr. :-a become >^ .'. :i;i tben lie 1 i.miter with your face around this office again."— Chicago Record-Herald. current to flow through the body from one end to the other, the hands being placed in two basins connected with the polos> The hands are then dried and placed in two other basins of water connected with the wires of a delicate galvanometer. A current in the reverse direction to the original one is then found to flow from the body. •I ve i - boi ii n ma irk brown wcodvoi-k." re;-.!led w o r s t stuff to H e r A i m t u c d N a m e . He—Yes, she is living under an assumed name. She—Horrible I What is It? He—The oue she assumed immediately after her husband married her. This would be a much more peaceful world if lots of grown up people as well as children could only be seen and not heard.—Chicago N e w s . :b;i:T scaio of 11,:-.: h o - tkey u s e i:i' staining "ill:;!:::. v,it"s t h e stai'a you ever saw. After you think you have washed it all off just rub your hands together and there it shows again." "Must be hard stuff to get off," mused Mr. Lyou, and then a queer smile spread over his face and a Sherlock j Holmes idea passed through his mind. "Get me some of that . bismarck, brown," he ordered, and when it was ] brought he'hurried into his office with ! the air of a man who had solved a deep mystery. The first thing ho did was to | summon the head bookkeeper, who an-! swered the summons at once. J "If you'll lot me spoil t h e change ! pocket, of your coat I think I can catch I the fellow who has been stealing so j long in that coatroom," said Mr. Lyon without further explanation.. I He W a s T o o S l o w . Magistrate —Your husbaiid charges you with assault Madam—Yes, your honor. I asked him if he would always love me, and he was so slow In answering that I hit him with a mop. I'm only a woman, Judge, and a woman's life without love Is a mere blight.—Illustrated Bits. F a l s e T a l l * F o r H o r * e * . False tails are extensively made for horses, old favorites especially, whose caudal appendages present a woruout and moth*eathen appearance, like Petrucbio's "old mothy saddle," a*nd his prodigiously mothy get up ("Taming of the Shrew," iii, 2). They are also worn by funeral horses, and by other horses of exquisite outline selected for a particular kind of work, but which are somewhat spoiled in appearance by the possession of a rat tail (bald, like a rat's). These useful appliances, however, are not constructed exclusively for harness horses. I have seen rows of bogus tails, artistically joined on to the crupper, hanging up in a cavalry barracks ready for Instant service, being slipped on just like a finger stall. The "fine__ends" or false tails ..used by nobody but "horse copers" or low swindlers are most ingeniously fastened on the animal's bare back by invisible means.. A dealer in horses never looks at a horse with a bad tail, and he always goes to the best market only.— Chambers' Journal. lite ftufkBcy giapatcli. PUBLISHED CVSJIV T B Q M I U Y « 0 8 X 1 * 6 B Y F R A M K L A N O ^ s W S - d o O D " EDITORS AMD PROPfltETOM. • SuuBcrlpUon Price $1 in Advance Sate rod *t tiie Postofiice at Piackaey, Michigan as aecoud-ciaaa matter. Advertising rates made known on application." Business Cards. $4.00 per year. I^eatn and marriage notices published tree. Announcements oil entertainments may Oe paid for, if desired, by yr isentiog the office with tick> etsof sdmieeioD. In case tickets are notbron^r to tiie omce, regaiar rates will be charged. All matter in local no tics column will ha <?ha/s * ed at 5 cente per line or fraction thereof,, for eac* insertion. Where no time is specined, ail notices will be Inserted until ordered discontinued, and viU be charged for accordingly. Ajr-All changes of advertisements MUST reach this office as early asTuKSDAT morning to insure an insertion the same week. JOS m i * Tljy G / in ail its branches, a specialty. We have all kinds and the latest itylea of Type, etc., which ecables us to execute all kiuds of work, such «a Books, Pamplets, Posters, Programmes, Bill Heads, Slots Heads, Statements, Cards, Auction Rills,' etc., in •Dperior styles, upon tbe shortest notice. Prices as o*v as good work can b" done. • LL, BIUU9 PAYABLE r i E H T O * S V & a Y U O S T H . THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. Q u i t e R e a l i s t i c . , "This," said the eminent artist, "is j my famous study of the 'Cows In the ! Clover.' " . I "But where is the clover?" was asked, none appearing in the picture. "Oh, the cows have eaten It, you know."—Baltimore American. Spicy. "If you intend to dine on us." queried the captured mariner, "why did you greet us with a fusillade?" "Because we always pepper our food before eating It," grinned the cannibal. —Philadelphia Record. Good R e a s o n . Professor—Why does the earth move' Hardup (absently) — Can't pay" the rent, I suppose.—Exchange. Robins Play a t Beiner Dead. One morning a well known naturalist was greatly surprised to see a robin lying on his back evidently dead, being rapidly pulled round and round by another bird of the same species. The naturalist at once came to the conclusion that he had come iu time to witness the end of a deadly encounter, and that the live robin was indulging in the cruel triumph of dragging his victim's lifeless body over the stones. But he was mistaken, for suddenly the live bird went down upon his* back, his wings and legs were stiffened, and he gave ev^ry appearance of being dead, while the other robin who had been shamming, death hopped oti his legs and proceeded to serve his companion in the same way as ho had done him. Finally the two birds flew away together to a neighboring tree. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PBBBIDBNT . ^ . c. L, Sigler T*U8TJJKS R. Baker, K. H. Krwin, IP. O. JacksoD, Geo. KeasouJr. Chaa. L<)ve, Malacby Uocde. UkKitK - - . - « ,-..E. R. Brows TttBAStrKKK .-..- j . A. Csdweil AsHBHSoa ^ «..Jna, A.Greene STREETCoMMtasiotfsa J. Parker HKALTKOprtoKR Or. HL K. airier A.TTORNSY „ ....^, ^ , W. A. U*rr JIAHSUALL, .,», ......S. Brogan CHURCHES. MKTHUDJST KPISCOPAL. CHURCH. Key. H. W . Hicks, pastor. Service's every Sunday morning at 10:3o, and every Sudday evening at 7:UOo'ciock. Prayer meetingThoreday eveDinge. Sunday eciiool at close of morning service. CIIAS, HENR* Supt. CO.MjttEQAriOJtAL CHUKCH. Hev. <j. W. Kice pastor. Service every Sunday morning at 10:30 and every Sunday evening at 7;oc o'clock. Prayer meeting Thure day evenings. Suaday school at close of mora iUkfB*.rvi^.e. ilrs. Tuos. Kead, Supt,, Mocoo Teepio sec. C T . M IKY'M'.'ArtfOblCCHUKUB. O hev. M....J. Oommerford, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Low mass at 7:30o'clock high mass with sermon at );%a. iu. Catechism at3:0o p. iu., vespersanu benediction at 7:40 y.m SOCIETIES; Ilhe A. (J. tl. Society of mis oU^o, rneeu every . thlrrt Sit 1-1 w i:itr\* v'r. vi. it"n.v tUll. John Tuoiney and JI. T. Knlly,U'M.ity Obligates *PY70r»TII LKVOIJB. Meets every Sunday JCievening at 6:'K) oclock in the M. K. Church. A cordial invitation U extended to evervone, especially young people. F. L. Audrewd, Pre*. i! ii i > r iTx ~ ~ in«.,'» ewry >u-nl.iy .n-eriin • Ht'5:U iV w loa CHKHriVN EXDE.VV)-* SOJIBFV--1 ici,'s ewrv >u-nl.iv .n-eriin • nt >>:U V: w I >!i*3 L. M. tJorf; SecMtary.-Mm ;l ittte Car..- iC» K . 2 M 8 & K « c : K K - & K K & K . K & ^ K & K D^KENNEDYai KERGAH The Leading Specialists of America. 25 Years in Detroit. Bank Security. Nine out of every ton men have been guilty of transgression against nature in I their youth. Nature never excuses, no matter how young, ihoughttesa or ignorant , he may be. The punishment and stitTerins1 corresponds with the crime. The only escaoe {rom Its ruiuoug results is oroperscientific treatmeatto connteract its effects. The DRAINS, either bv uigatlv losses, or secrotly through the nrine, must be I stopped—the NERVES must bebuiltnpand invigorated, the blood rstistbep-.oiQed, the SEXUAL ORGANS must be vitalized and developed, the BRAIN uiu3t be: nourished. Our New Method Treatment provides all these requirements. Under its influence the brain becomes active; the b l o o d purified 6oth.it all pimples, I blotches and ulcers disappear; the n e r v e s * becsrae strong as steel, so tb.-.t nervousness, bashfolness and despondency disappear; the eyes become briirlit, the face full and clear, energy returiy< to the bodyf and the moral, physical and sexual ers terns are Invigorated; all drains cease—no more vital waste from the svsietu. The The Various organs become natural and maiily. We invite all the affificted to call nnd consult us confide,niauj and tree of charge. C u r e s G u a r a n t e e d o r n o P a y . We treat and cure: V a r i c o c e l e , B l o o d D i e e a a e a , S t r i c t u r e , G l s e t . K m t t t a l o n a . U r i n a r y D r a i n s , S p e r m a t o r r h o e a , U n n a t n * jral O i a c h a r f f c a , K l d n e i r a n d B l a d d e r D i a c a s e s . C O N S U L T A T I O N F R E E . B O O K S F R B E , If nnable to call, write for a QUESTION BI<ANK for Home Treatment. DRS. KENNEDY & KERGAN. 1 4 8 S H E L B Y S T . , D E T R O I T , M I C H . K & K K & K K&eK K & - K - . K & K \< ^ K 6 0 YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE P A R K * DCSIQNS CoPYRrdHT* A c Anyone sending a sketch and description may jatokly ascertain our opinion free whether an lIinovnesn stitornic tilys cpornobfiadbelnyt ipala. teHntaanbdlbeo. okC oonm mPantnelnetas. OV taken tnroogL - - ,- sssetsi notice, without ohanre, in the sePnat tfernetes. Otalkdeesnt stghernoocyg h foMrsaencnn il£m Crpoa, tresnotssl. rs Scientific flmerkait, A handsomely Ulnstrsted weekly. T Aiirsst otr. ^ » ' < ^ « ' i » « # > » W ^ W W W » A > ^ » V W V I The Griswold House BOSTAL *> Monry, SRSPeiKTORS. DBTROIT. •triotfiflrsfr. class, ' modem, np-io-date Hotel, located in the hear! ©I tksCrty. Rttet, 12, $230, $3 per Day.- Oea. ssaee mvts 4 enws Subscribe for Dispatch. S t o p p i n g t h e M n s l c . "Yes," said young Mrs. Torkins, "Charley used to come and serenade me for hours every night So at iast I married him." "Dear me!" rejoined Miss Cayenne. "Did he sing as badly as all that?"— Exchange. 3o\y t h e P e o p l e of S n n s i r K e e p T i m e . The people of Saugir, an island of the T H K yV ,. v LI ineet8 lhtf rtrst ^ ^ u£ ^ Malav archipelago, keep time by the i I month at-i:3t p.m.at.the homeo( L>r. 11. t a«)ii<dl AoVf a<>nII lnuoiiniivgifal&n^a frnoti-umiotdu buvy anrnr.amn^e - sciugla,,dri-a,l,l y- KiavverityeQdn. e Minrtse. reLsetaeld ttiia-l eterm, pi'ererasn; cMe ri ins two bottles neck to neck. The sand I Etta ihirfee, secretary. runs out In half an hour,-when the bottle* are reversed. Close by them a line! X eveo-tMrdSuturuav eve*ntn<: in~the~Pr. Matis stretched, on which hang twelve t b e w Ua-a- . John iionohue. President, sticks marked with notches from one to twelve, with a hooked stick, which is placed between the hour last struck and the next one. One of these glasses keeps the time for each village, for which purpose the hours are sounded on a gong by a keeper. , TPhe C. T^A-^cd H. hueiei-y of this place, n*A« thev KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES. M eeteverv Friday evening on or before foil moon at their ball in the Sw&rthout bldg. : brothers »r«? cordiallvinvited. CuAb.C4HPBi.LL, «ir knight Commandei Livingston Lodge, No.76, F 4 A . M . K»gni»r Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the lull of the moon. Kirk Van Winkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets each month the Friday evening following the regular F. 4A.il. meeting, MRS. MARY RSAD, W. M. RDEK OF MUDERN WOODMEN Meet the first Tnursday evening of each Month in the .Vtccabee tiall. C. L. Grimes V. C. T A*>]E» OF THE MACCABEES. Meet irwy Is J j and ;ird Saturday of eachmonth at sj:30 p m. a K. 0. T. .\l. hail. Visiting slaters cordially ia ALL CASES O F DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE bv onr new Invention. Onlv those oorn deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES GEASE IMMEDIATELY. P. A. W E R M A N , OP BALT1MORK, SAYS: • , r..\LTTMOUK,. Mil. March ;o. uiot. Gent'.t 'K\'U : — Bcin^ entirety c\rrer" cf i\-;i.fness. t'v.itiks to you: ;;eaun<:nt, i will now ,,;ve you a full history of my case, to be used n: your liiscivtii:;. Abor.i nv« yejJrs ago my right c::f btR.iU to s\v..-, and this kt. ;~t on gettitij; worse. i.;til I lost juv hcari!it j-.i fliis t-:ir entirely. * I underwent a treatment Tor catarrh, for threr* t!-.>iiHh.-. wvJ'^vt any success, eonsis't da num- ^>erof ]->hy»;.-!ans. unvrmu o'/u-rs, the r.io-t esnin^r. «:• »;••.-•,.:;.-• or thiscitv. who u <\ me that only ah ow-.-.;tion cov.ld he'.p me. and event'that vMly ti'::.K\ :•;•• :ly, that the head r.oises would then cease", but the hearing in the affected ear wou'd ':>J Iv-t f'orev-r." I then saw vour advertisement accidentally in H New S'ork vupet. and ordered youir treatment. After I had used it only a few days'according to y^ur directiojis. the noi»es ceased, and to-day, after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear ii'as been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain Veiv-tiulv vourn. F. Jvt WURMAN, 730S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Onr treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation- ^ S f S . " " * . Y6U CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME "* " S . 1 " 1 INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CKiCACO, ILL JVLIA SIGLEII, Lady Com. TONIGHTS OF THK LOYAL GUARD •V mortt every second VVednesday evening of every month in the K. O. T. M. Hall at 7:30 o'clock. AU visiting lGuards welcome. *\ L, Andrews P. M. BUSINESS CARDS. J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY P ' N C K N E Y , MICH. OFFICE OVER SIGLER'S 0RUO STOSI. t • H. F. SIGLER M. 0- C, I , SIQl.tR M, 0 „_ DRS. SIGLER & SIGLER, , Phyelclaus and Surgeoas. All ealls ptompti attended to day or night. Office on Mainstr Pinckney, Mich. J. F. MlLJ¥M* V E T E R I N A R Y 6 U R Q E O N . 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The cotton exported from the United States during the past year amount-,, ed to 3,880,880,448 pounds. If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counsellor, caution your elder brother and hope your guardian genius. The close of the tourist ticket season has brought out the fact that at least 2,000 persons have taken up permanent residence in Colorado, as a result of mid-summer excursions. TWO WABASH TRAINS COLLIDE NEAR SENEGA CAUSING A TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE, Friends, thought absent, are still present; though In poverty they arc rich; though weak yet in the enjoyment of health; and what is still more difficult to assert, though dead they are alive. A man in Alpine, Col., is at least willing to sell his body for money. His name is W. S. Cobnrn, a prospector. He owns a lot of mining property that is valuable, but his credit is exhausted and he cannot get money to further work i t Hence he thus advertises in a local paper: "If I have a right to sell my body when it becomes a corpse I am in the market for anybody desiring such investment. My body will make a good skeleton." A fault In the New Zealand submarine cable, which recently caused much trouble to And and repair, is stated to have been caused by the bite of a fish. U was almost bitten through, a broken tooth, half an inch long and apparently belonging to a fish of lare size, being found embedded in the strands, which rested 330 fathoms below the surface. The accident is of a very unusual nature, as large fish do not usually descend to such great depths. MAM CREMATED UNDER BURNING CARS. It Is Stated that About One Hundred People, Mostly Italians* were Burned to Death in the Wrecks After the Collision- Engineer Strong; Blamed for the Accident—Was Ordered to Stop at Seneca Siding but Disobeyed. An effort will be made at the coming session of congress to have the census office made a permanent bureau of the government. The proposal has the support of common sense. To assemble all the experts necessary to carry ©n—tbis great undertaking* as well as to train the thousands of clerks, is too large a task to undertake "from the ground up" on each decennial year. Much statistical work, moreover, might be distributed to advantage through the decade. Before the Deputy Magistrate of AHpore (Bengal), one Shalk Ozer, of Baslatolla, was recently charged with having brutally branded his girl wife. The girl used to run away from her husband's house to her father's, and on the last occasion she was brought by the accused, who, after subjecting her to various tortures, branded her with a pair of redthot tongs, and thereby disfigured her permanently. The accused was sentenced to one year's rigorous Imprisonment. The wreck on the Wabash main lino, just east of Seneca at 0:4."» Wednesday evening, ranks as the most frightful in tiie history of Michigan railroads, and arose from negligence or. misinterpreting orders by which train No. 13 from Detroit and No. 4 from Chicago coll i d e ! The scone of the wreck beggars description, so horrible are the details. No. 13. which was pulled by two engines, had several cars loaded with Iralian immigrants, some of whom were crushed and killed, others maimed and then burned as the wreck took tire. Those who escaped death and Injury saw the horrible sight of these unfortunates being burned to ashes without being able to render assistance. The trains were running at least 50 miles an hour. The shock was terrific, telescoping every ear of No. 13, the cars immediately behind the engine being so badly smashed that three of them occupied a space little more than eight feet In length. After the first shock of the collision there was a moment's silence, followed by the shrieks of the wounded, who l)umbered over 100. Fire broke out immediately and the scene of the wreck became as bright us day. Farmers for miles around were attracted to the scene to aid in the work of rescue. Inside the immigrant car men were fighting each other to get out and away from the flames, which made rapid progress, no means being at baud to combat the fire. No. I train was also telescoped, but the loss of life was oh lefty confined to one day car, an accommodation car which ••foHowert" the engine, standing the'main ' shock without-giving way. In the day car, which followed, were about ."»0 first-class passengers. Of these there are probably :u> killed. This car also caught fire ami burned. When the fire broke out in the immigrant cars the screams of agony were appalling, and before any rescues could i>e made the flames had grown so tierce that no one could get near the wreck and strong men had to stop their ears and turn their faceft away from the horrible scene, knowing that they were powerless to do a thing. The tire simply had to burn itself out until nothing was left of these immigrant cars but the wheels and other metal parts. Thursday morning after the fire died out the horrors of the scene were sickening. Bodies charred until they redoubled logs left after a forest fire, were lying about on all sides. People stumbled over corpses while they were rushing frantically about trying to aid others or seeking aid for themselves. Some blankets were secured from neighboring farm houses to cover a few of these frightful objects from sight, but other bodies lay strewn along the track like cast-away railroad ties. Three trams from Detroit brought to the scene more than a score of doctors with railroad employes to work upon the wreckage and attempt to relieve the suffering. Hundreds of people from the country side and neighboring towns flocked thither to offer assistance In their humble way and opened their homes for the reception of bodies of the dead and writhing forms of tho liviug. The Wabash railroad made every effort to get trains to the scene from all directions in order to transport the injured quickly to the nearest hospitals. Parties of Injured were taken to Adrian. Peru, Ind.; Alvordton and Montpelier, 0., and some of the slightly injured to Detroit. ' The loss of life m a y never be fully known unless the ticket collector or his* record is found. Of the Italians, 4() and possibly GO were killed—half of them, at leiLst. being burned like hogs in a pen. The smell from the burnin; heap was a horrible stench* that nearly suffocated those who went near the tiro or to the windward of it. The injured will number SO or more. Snpt. Burns claims that Engineer Strong, of No. 4. is responsible, but Strong denies it, saying his orders were to pass No, 13 at Sand Lake and not at Seneca, as the train dispatchers orders show. MINOR MICHIGAN MATTERS. A portion of a hatpin, about three inches long, was found in the intestines of Alfred Phillips, a four-year-old boy of No. 733 Wythe avenue, Brooklyn, who was operated on for appendicitis. The pin was badly rusted, and evidently had been in the boy's body for some time. The child had suffered from severe pains for several months, but it was not until recently that an operation was decided upon. It is feared that the boy cannot live, as the intestines were perforated several times by the pin. The common notion that Germans are the heaviest beer drinkers is refuted by statistics published by the Britisn Board of Trade. Last year every German, on the average, drank twentyseven gallons, while the average Englishman drank thirty-two gallons. The consumption in the United States was less than half as much, per capita, as In Germany. With the exceptions of the Belgians, the British are the largest beer-drinkers in the world, and the consumption has grown rapidly during the last fifteen years. A sharp change toward total abstinence would compel a recasting of budgets, for last year 36 per cent of the net revenue of Great Britain was derived from the taxation of beer, wine and spirits. An Ohio Horror. Three miles north of Beverly, Washington county, Robert Wilkin, a prosperous farmer, spent Sunday drinking hard cider. His little son came into the house and was seized by the drunken man, who beat him terribly with a board. The wife and mother protested at such treatment and Wilkin threatened to kill her if she did not go away and keep quiet. With a rush the mother caught her little one in her arms and started for the home of her father, Jacob Stokes, who lived but a short distance down the road. Wilkin caught up a gun and followed the fleeing woman, shooting after her as she ran. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes heard the noise and came out to the front porch to see what the trouble was. Wilkin saw them, and pointing the gun at them fired. The charge struck Mr. Stokes in the side of the head and he staggered to the side of the porch. Mrs. Stokes was shot in the face and her nose and ears were shot off. Stokes managed to stagger through the door, close and lock it. Wilkin then shot the lock aff and rushed into the house, screaming like a madman. He was met by an 18-year-old son of Stokes and aimed his gun at the lad with murderous Intent. Young Stokes secured a gun •from another room and , fired the charge into Wilkin's head, blowing out his brains and killing him Instantly. The Bonine Trlnl. The prosecution In the Bonine trial rested Saturday afternoon, and Attorney Keeue outlined the position of the defeuse. fronii which it is evident that a number of witnesses who have already testified will be recalled. He laid stress on the fact that no motive could have inspired Mrs. Bonine to kill Ayres, that nothing improper had been shown in their relations, and that reputable physicians would testify that the wounds received by Ayres could have been inflicted as rotated by Mrs. Bonine In her confession. The defense will also assail the dead man's habits, claiming that he had been fast growing intemperate, and that lie w a s a member of a drunken party on the night of May 14. shortly before he met his death. The ownership of the pistol will bo uaide a strong point, as the defense will endeavor to prove, at least by inference, that it belonged to Ayres. Attorney Keene asserted that it would be shown that Ayres showed the same Identical revolver to a man last December, that in February he loaned a loaded pistol similar to it. and that a few days before his death he procured some oil with which to clean a revolver. Ten thousand dollars is the price which Andrew Foy, a stonemason, thinks the city of New York should pay him for three of his front teeth. On the night of Sept. 17 Foy stepped oft a new cement sidewalk in the vicinity of Kedzie avenue and West Taylor street, and, losing his balance, fell against an upright piece of scantling. Three of his front teeth were driven far into the scantling by the force of the fall, and Foy could not release them. He took the scantling along and sought a dentist, but the teeth came out when the dentist tried to pull the scantling off. The scantling, with the three teeth sticking J n It, will be exhibited when the damage auit comet to trial. V. 9. Marines Landed. Transit across the isthmus has been stopped again. Marines from the United States battleship Iowa at Panama have been landed to protect the railroad and are now on the ilne where the fighting is going on. The action taken by the United States in landing marines and protecting the line across the isthmus is hi conformity with the wishes of the Colombian government. The Colombian authorities are fully aware that If they retake Colon \t must bo through their own efforts and without the hope of any assistance from the American forces on the ground, as this government is scrupulously holding aloof from the political contest between the government and the Liberals. A more careful survey of the storm that swept the coast of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut indicates that the aggregate damage will be over $1,000,000. Gustav Helnrlch. a wealthy furrier of New York, was assaulted and robbed of diamonds..valued at $350 while o;i his way to his hotel in Cleveland, after calling on friends. The Brooklyn Explosion. The boiler room and Masonic hall In Brooklyn present a scene of wreck and ruin as a result of the boiler explosion in the electric light plant Monday afternoon. The big iron cylinder, weighing tons, was hurled over 100 feet outward and upward, striking the second story of the Masonic hall and bursting in the wall and roof as though it had been hit by one of the battering rams of ancient warfare. Down stairs in this building a number of women and children were trimming the stage in the hall under the lodge room, and when the 60-horse power boiler struck the building and plaster came raining down upon them they fled, shrieking. None of them was injured. tOSS Of LIFE, WR3C&MD RUIN Aa Old VitMM'i Q«»A .JFpejta«»-A N»r*ow K*cac»-The Slaughter-otj&fr-A Bw> Midland has four cases of smallpox Owoaeo is assured of a b e e t «ttf<K factory now. ; *' Port Huron has hope's of n glass'factory to eojjpjoy 2 0 0 , t o 8 0 0 men. One., hundred djeer licenses, were hv w w f from the Berrien county couvt* this fall. The annual report of the University homeopathic hospital L at-. Ann Arbor shows tUnt 1,812 patients were treated there during t h e - p a s t year. The steamer Soq £ t t # na* been making double runs ffcoifc Benton Harbor on account Tot t h e ^ t * shtijmen.t,, At beet sugar, that being a,transfer point from the Pere Marquette. , t; The Stnrk t>rfed#e an*iTX>ck company have completed their $0(),000 eontract for dredging the harbor at St. Joseph, and the deepest draft boats on the la kg* can now dock in it. Alderman W. E. Washburn, of Owosso, has made a public offer to lea*c. free, of charge, 100 acres of land in parcels of from one to 10 acres to any one who will grow sugar beets. The Battle Creek Sanitarium is not satisfied With its verdict whereby the taxes on its real estate were remitted and will appeal for the sake of getting out of its personal taxes also. A. H. Stevenson, an Argyle harness- maker, was found dead in his buggy near Deckerville. His head had been wedged In between the buggj and the wheel, and foul play is hint ed at. Congressman S. W. Smith says that he will Introduce a bill in the next congress providing for a federal building in every city having a population of from 10,000 to 20,000, to cost b e tween $40,000 and $60,000. (jovernor Bliss will go to Washington December 0 alone. His principal business will be in connect ion with the claims Michigan has against "Uncle Sam on account of ^he gimuiaU war. These claims amount to $83,000. A Xiies policeman named Ultery has published in a local paper a challenge to F. W. Cook, editor of another paper, to fight a duel to the death, the weapons to be revolvers of 3S calibre, and the distance 10 paces. 'SMeath! P.elud! On account of irregularities in the census lists from Mackinaw. St. Ignate and Hois Blanc, the superintendent of public instruction has withheld the primary school money from Mackinac county and ordered now census lists made. As the colder season taames on smallpox Is making Its appearance and gradually invading various sections of the upper peninsula. In several counties cases have come to light, and despite the precautions taken by the health otlicials the disease L« steadily branching out. A woman now figures in the mystery of the absence of Banker Torwllliger. of Montague, it being alleged that Miss Winnie Schneider, whose parents operate the Terwilliger fruit farm in Oceana county, about fifteen mires north of Montague, has gone to meet the missing banker. The approximate eiit of all the mills in Menominee during the past season has been about 1150,000.000 feet of lumber, besides a large amount of shingles, lath, etc., and that of Marinette has IKMMI !<>4.<MI.MOO feet, making a total of 324,000.000 feet cut on the Menominee river during the year. The Un'ted States fish commission at Northville has thus far this season secured 4.000,001) of trout eggs, and will get about 8,000,000 more before the spawning season is over. At the Detroit station 50,000,000 white fish eggs have already been taken, and when the season for white fish eggs Is over tliO total number will be between 200,00(,-,000 and H0O,O0O,O0O. John Moran, with several aliases, sentenced at Buffalo Saturday to five and a half years' imprisonment, is recalled as a character the pension authorities once ran down in Michigan. He collected money some years ago as bogus pension examiner and was suspected of being connected with the burning of the Beckwith stove works. Dowagiac Later.-he appeared.In Cass county, again as a bogus pension examiner, and only last April he was working the same game at St. Joseph. \ew* in Brief. .<, tr Injector PlatfUUtetroit, '^ i' filly Note. ea—a-Hp-*»ttoM vM»t**w of • « » *•'.« A Detroit H o r r o r ^ >• The most frightful explosion since the Journal building catastrophe occurred in Detroit Tuesday morning, when the boiler of the P&berthy Injector Co., at Brooklyn avenue and Abbott street, exploded. There were 150 men, girls and hoys employed in tho plant, and of these BOi'to 60 were buried in the debris. • The^bUildlng in which the boiler was located adjoins the main building on the north, having been some few feet Atom i t It was a three-story brick ;• affair and about 60x100 feet in size.' The walls collapsed, falling in and Imprisoning the workmen under the floors and roof, escape being impossible for those who were luckless eaough to be employed in this part of the plant. Some who had fallen near the edge got out, badly scratched and burned. The rescue work was difficult owing to the immense amount of bricks, timbers and machinery piled on the victims. i . The fire had not been burning long when Porter street was given up to a procession of the dead and dying. All kinds of vehicles were pressed into. service, aji&n&*.3srbwled were carried on express wagotw and anything which could be turned into a temporary ambulance. The regular .ambulances were there^aftd went away loaded. All of the doctors in the vicinity turned out and ministered to the wounded, who Were taken intb neighboring houses and nursed by gentle housewives until the arrival of the doctor. Bought a Farm, Arthur Jones, better known as the veteran berry picker, having visited St. Joseph'during the berry season for the last lo years, arrived in that city Friday. He displayed a bank book honoring a check for $14,000. Jones was a member of nn Indiana regiment and served in the civil war. For years he entertained hopes of getting a pension. With the aid of 1'nited States Senator Fairbanks Jones was given a pension of $52 per month and as back pension money $14,0CH). Jones has purchased the Hollnday farm, where he picked berries for years. The Doer Slaughter, Gitme Warden Morse says it is practically impossible to enforce the provision of the game law. which allows the killing of no mpre than three deer by one person. There is too much hunting in parties, and the shipping tags are passed from one member to another. It is believed, also, that unsuccessful hunters arrange to purchase carcasses from those who have already shot the number allowed. Even with many deputies in the woods, it is said there would be much lawlessness in this respect. George Poll man Dead. fieorge M. Pullman, son of the late millionaire car builder, died at his country home at San Mateo, Cab, Thursday morning, aged 20 years. H e had been 111 for several days with pneumonia, but until Tuesday his condition was not considered serious. Early Thursday morning he was attacked with a hemorrhage and within a few minutes passed away. The body will be taken to Chicago* for interment. Mr. Pullman was married for the second time a few weeks ago at Keno, Xev., to Mrs. Brazell. His first wife secured n divorce from him a few months ago, American residents of Berlin to the number of JKX) informally celebrated Thanksgiving day with u supper and dance at the Kaiserhof. Louis f'ranottl. the accomplice of Presci. the assassin of King Humbert of Italy, is said to be in Chicago. Ho is under a sentence of life imprisonment. Jonestown, Miss., was practically destroyed by Are on Monday. Fourteen stores and six residences were burned. The total loss will be about $75,000. Information lias been received at Cincinnati that Judge William H. Taft. civil governor of the Philippines, U coming home on an indefinite leave of absence. Osbrrn Diegnan. who accompanied Ilobson on the Merrlmac at Santiago is in 1'klah hospital on account of a nervous breakdown. His mental condition is perfect. Three masked men entered 'Th? Mint," a gaming resort at Chlckasha I. T., Sunday, ordered all present tc hold up their hands and carried ofl $700 in currency. As the result of a family quarrel, Mrs. Kohert Wliking, of I'ntonvJlle, O.. took her baby to the home of her father, Jacob Stokes. Wllklng followed, and meeting Stokes and his wife, shot and mortally .wounded, both of them. A son of Mr. Stokes then Rhot and A > a r r o w Bnenpe. Fire in the Canadian Soo threatened the Clergue properties, worth millions, Sunday night, but were extinguished after destroying tho bleaching chambers of the Canadian Electro Chemical company. They were located in a frame building 2."0x1o(> feet, near the pulp mill of the Lake Super! ir Power company. The concern manufactured bleaching powder and sodas. Three new tanks, just completed to. (supply bleached liquor for the sulphide mill, were also burned. Chicory Factories. There are in Michigan seven factories with a daily capacity of l'JO tons of chicory root, and an aggregate capital of $17r>.00O. Two of these factories manufacture the article complete, putting it on the market ready for use. The others merely slice and'evaporate the water from the roots, soiling thv? dried product in bulk. The product is used as a substitute for coffee. Chicory is grown similar to the sugar beet or the common garden parsnip. Bay City Stall Saloon*. The Hay City police are determined to enforce the order designed to suppress stall saloons. Capt»l«i:Wyman went the rounds of the places wher^ It Is said women congregate, and notified the proprietors to remove their partitions and curtains, Tuesday night was to be the limit, and If the stalls were not removed by tha* time constant surveillance will be- p»idntnlneiL Mm. Q n l n d t i ^ r a m i . Mrs. Sarah Quhuby, on trial hi Ithaca for killing her<*wo children by administering poison, is going through a trying ordeal, as shown by her conduct in court. She at times has great, difficulty in controlling her emotions. The conviction of her husband, Elmer Qufmby, last week, for complicity In the alleged-* crime, has had its effect on her. 'Ann Arbor has an assessed valuation of $0iX).40 per capita. Outside of Detroit, no other Michigan city equalled this. The Valley Sugar company has comn _ menced the work of building its lm- Ulllod Wi'lking. Young Stokes lias not | mense sugar plant at Carrollton, near been arrested. Boy City. ' ' ^^.^jHifoLzKu*^^^^^ :^: :.*; ^ f t S a ^ ^ j j j j ^ i l i I' f >• With every rising of the sun, Think of your life as just begun. The past has shriveled, and burled deep, All yesterdays; there let them sleep. Nor seek to summon back one ghost Of that innumerable host. Concern yourself with but to-day. Woo it, and teach It to obey Tour will and wish. Since time began, To-day has been the friend of man; But, in his blindness and his sorrow, He looks to yesterday and to-morrow. Tou, and to-day! a soul sublime, And the great pregnant hour of time, With Ood himself to bind the twain! Go forth, I say, attain, attain! What Rob Said. BY MRS. MOSES P. HANDY. (Copyright, 1901, by Dally Story Pub. Co.) "Indeed, Bertie, I just think I'm one of the luckiest girls In the world," and Ethel Trent leaned back on the lounge and folded her pretty hands complacently^ so that her diamond and sapphire ring showed to the best advantage. "Mr. Wilson simply adores me, and I shall have everything that money can buy. Think of spending a whole year abroad. I have always longed to travel and to be able to buy no end of beautiful things for our new house on the boulevard. And then Mr. Wilson is a man any girl might be proud of. He doesn't look a day over 40, and is really distinguished looking. I tell you I'm in luck. "But what will Rob say?' asked her sister, far less impressed by the glowing picture than Ethel had expected her to be. The girl shrugged her shoulders Impatiently. "Congratulate me, I suppose. He has no right to say anything else, and it would make no difference if he did." "Oh, Ethel." "Bertha, you make me tired," exclaimed Ethel, sitting erect in her vehemence of speech. "I never could see why you always insisted that Rob Hillis and I were sweethearts. I am not engaged to him. He never asked me to marry him, and supposing he was in love with me what would it matter? I can't marry all the men who admire me, so I choose to please myself. Rob "But what will Rob say?'* i s as poor as a church mouse, and you know it." "But, Ethel, don't you know his uncle has made him his assistant, and he will surely ask you now that he A can afford to marry." Ethel interrupted her disdainfully. , "On $1,200 a year, excuse me If you please. My dear child, don't you know that Mr. Wilson has twice as many thousands?.. Really, Bertha, you ought t o have more sense. But then you Jiave spent your life here in the country, and you don't know what life is. I • / bay a r-; more reason to think t h a t that hoy is in love with me than with you; he is Joe's chum, that 13 all. But if he does mind, what then? He has no right to complain and he will get over it, never fear. Anybody would really think you thought more about him than me. Novel reading has turned your brain. I don't believe in romantic passion myself and am quite willing that most of the love shall be on the man's side so long as I have a high respect for my husband and he has plenty of money. I never was in love in my life and I never expect to be, but I shall do my best to satisfy Mr. Wilson, and I have no fears for the future. Besides, I am older than you are, and you hare no business to lecture me." The summer previous Mrs. Trent's only si9ter, well-to-do, childless, living in a fashionable apartment house in a large city, and "quite in the swim" had been ordered absolute rest and quiet from her social duties and her charities. Seeking such repose she had come to visit her sister in the country township of Kaowoc, and found the experiment a success. When she returned to town she had taken her eldest niece with her. Ethel was a beauty and Mrs. Morton had announced to her husband ber intention to give the girl a chance. Mr. Morton never denied his wife anything; moreover, he, too, had taken a fancy to the girl and the chance was given with no niggard hand. It would be hard to tell whether Mr. or Mrs. Morton was most pleased at the sensation which Ethel made, most delighted when the head of the firm of Wilson & Co., of which Mr. Morton was a junior member, asked Ethel to marry him. Neither of them imagined the possibility of a refusal, although the suitor was twice her age. The old chronicle tells us that when Alcides, having gone through all the fatigues of life, took a bride in Olympus, he ought to have selected Minerva, but ho chose Hebe. Other men since then have done tho same thing, and no one, not even the brideelect, thought of the difference of age as an objection. Ethel did not say "yes, and thank you," but she felt it, and her behavior on the occasion was generously rewarded by her aunt and her uncle-in-law. Ethel had the satisfaction of knowing that her trousseau would be all that could be desired. As for Rob Hillis, Ethel never took him into consideration; as she said, why should she? Half the young men in Kaowoc were more or less in love with her. Rob was her brother's special friend, and so, oftener at the house than any of the others, but much more was taken for granted than had ever been said. Bertha Trent, four years younger than her sister, admired Ethel beyond measure. She herself was barely good looking, and accustomed to be overshadowed by her brilliant sister upon all occasions, she was content with reflected glory and never thought to be Jealous. Only now was she disappointed when everyone else was praising Ethel for that she had done so woll to herself. Bertha was Intensely loyal, and she loved Rob bettor than she even knew. Ahe <*had atoajw-*taken*H for*gr*$tc3 ' that" her - two. /swan* * piust mate, -and bar air castles bad all been built with that end in view. There waa nobody good enough in ber eyes tor Ethel but Rob) and how could .anyone whom &»b.4ovta fail to aay him yea? •'«»' So when Ethel came, honv .after ajx months' absence, bringing her sheaves with her, Bertha, unimpressed by their golden glory, asked herself and ber sister, "What will Rob say?" T h e year before1 Rob Hillis hadj graduated with high honors at one of the first medical colleges in the country, and coming home, .hung out his shingle. But country towns are apt to distrust young men, most of all when they have grown up in their midst, and it was only the very few who appreciated the great advances which medicine and surgery have made in recent years, who dared to employ him. Thus it was a godsend when the young doctor's uncle, having no son to inherit his practice and feeling the need of an assistant, wrote to Rob to come and fill the post. This, during Ethel's absence, but before the news of her engagement had reached Kaowoc. Rob had talked the offer over with Joe and Bertha, although there was but one opinion as to its acceptance, a fairly good income for a young man. Rob had answered, "Yes, a fellow might get married on that with the right kind of a wife," and had smiled at Bertha, who, thinking of Ethel, had choked down a lump, which, to her shame and confusion, rose in her throat, and bravely smiled back. Now that Ethel had unhesitatingly thrown Rob over, Bertha felt that further protest was useless; nay, more, she felt that she was on the verge of tears and that if she remained in the room with her sister she would do or say something to be sorry for. She left the room and the house; she felt that she wanted to be alone in order to recover her composure. Almost unconsciously she took the path to a favorite spot with the young peo-, pie of both households, a clump of willows half way between the Trent and Hillis homesteads, where the boys years ago had built a rustic s e a t There she sat thinking, her eyes full of tears, her heart aching. "Oh, Rob, Rob," she 3ighed at last r.loud, "If I could only help you." "Well," exclaimed a merry voice, not at all that of a despairing lover'. "That's good news, because you can more than anyone else in the world. "That's good news." I was just on my way to tell you that I can't get along without you, and to ask you if you think you can be happy as a poor man's wife?" Chinamen Emigrating. The Englishman writing about Chinamen immigrating to Calcutta from the Canton districts, and then finding wives among the lower classes of the Eurasian community, makes the remark "that the children of these marriages are generally educated on western lines, that is to say, they are taught to speak, read and write English, and are given a grounding in arithmetic and accounts. They are then apprenticed to their fathers' trades. This fact may partly account for the rapidity with which Chinamen are ousting natives of India in the business of shoemaking and carpentry, which they have made their own in Calcutta." Burmah opens out a good field for Chinese immigration, says the Mandalay Herald, 'and the only wonder is that the government does not sufficiently encourage Chinamen immigrating hither. Down at Australasia Chinamen have flocked in shoals, some contracting marriages with European women, and from past experience have been found to be good factors and formidable rivals not only in commerce, but in the several handicrafts of trade, so much so that their Immigration into the colonies has been made prohibitive by taxes and other heavy obligations.—Lahore Tribune. Could Anybody Afford Her? "If ten men should ask you to marry them, what would that be?" "What would it be?" "A tender." "And tf one should ask you, what would that be?" "I don't know: what?" "A wonder."— Life. Tb* matter ot graalmr stock j m gorernment forest reserves has tor some time been the cause of considerable friction between ajtock growera and government pn>cia0a... Until within the past two years the Department ot i n - terior has prohibited the grating of herds, especially sheep, upon these reservations, but upon representations made by the officials of the National Live Stock Association this order was modified so as to permit grating, under certain restrictions. Gilford Pinchot, forester for the government, has submitted to the Association his ideas, subject to modifications. They are as follows: The Government, through its forest officers, after consultation with the representatives of the various interests involved, to decide on the number of head to be grated in each forest reserve, or each subdivision of a reserve, and to establish the boundaries between cattle range and sheep range. 2. The local associations to assign ranges to owners within the limits thus laid down, subject to official approval. 3. Both owners and local associations to be held'responsible tor the observance of the terms of permits and the prevention of fire and overgrazing. 4. Each sheep owner to have the exclusive right to his range, and the same to apply within reasonable limits to groups of cattle owners. 5. Permits to run for five years. 6. Residents to have precedence in all cases over tramp owners and owners from other states. 7. Local questions to be decided on local grounds and on their own merits in each separate case. 8. Since the forest reserves are usually summer ranges, provision to be made for necessary routes of transit 8. T B e policy of the Government to be based on regulation rather than prohibition, except in special cases, it being understood that the avoidance of overgrazing is equally in the interest of atl parties. Supply of Horae*. S. A. French, Franklin County, la.: Most of the stallions used here are either Norman or Clyde. The mares are mostly grades or some mixed breed. Probably fifty per cent of the farmers raise horses and they find the drafts the most profitable. A few raise carriage horses, but they are not as salable as the heavier horses. The supply of colts is about what it was before horses got so cheap. The present supply of marketable horses is considerably short of former years; for when the prices of horses fell so low, fewer colts were raised for two or three years and that has shortened the present supply. Except a few cases of distemper, no disease prevails and the condition of horses is good. John W. Brucker, Calumet County, Wis.: About one-fourth of our farmers raise colts, but not every year; perhaps one-half of that quarter raise colts every other year; still we have more 2- year-old colts than we had in 1894. We also have some three-year-olds— possibly half as many as our stock of two-year-olds. They are mostly roadsters weighing about 1,100 pounds on the average. Draft horses are most in demand and we have now some heavy Percherons and Clydes. The supply of horses that are ready for market is not as large as in previous years, though there are always some horses for sale. Horses are generally healthy and in good condition. J. E. Gray, Louisa County, Iowa: Relative to the supply of horses in our neighborhood, would say almost every farmer raises colts of some kind, mostly draft colts, say about threefourths of them. There are also some roadsters and a small number of coach horses. Horses of marketable condition are scarce and command good prices—$150 to $200 a head at home. A light attack of distemper and pink eye is affecting the horses on some farms; otherwise condition of horses is good.—Farmers' Review. • 1 « « The Fig »a«i the Dairy. Today the pig is considered almost an essential part of the dairy. There was a time when the by-product was ignored in every branch of farming, but that day has gone. The pig is the most successful utilizer of the dairy by-products and represents profits very largely. The dairyman can give the pig just what he n e e d s - clover and milk. This, with a little corn for finishing, is a diet on which the pig thrives. One dairyman says that his greatest obstacle in successful dairying is the finding of a market for his skimmilk. To a man so situated the pig is the natural means ot marketing the skimmilk. Enough pigs should be kept to use up all of this product, unless there is a profitable market for part of i t We have seen skimmilk sell at 20 cents per gallon, and then again we have seen it sell at one cent a gallon. The pig will pay at least five cents a gallon for it, and when pork is high in price will pay even more. Besides, he buys it without requiring the seller to pay any cost of marketing. Oar Farm Animal*. The total value ot all farm animals and live stock in the United States is more than $3,000,000,000. More than half that value (f 1,200,000,- 000) is in cews, oxen and other cattle. B t e c e v s * The following, is a moat interesting and, in one respect, pathetia talei— Mr. J. Pope, 42 Ferrar Road, Streataam, England, said: "Yes, poor chap, he is gone, dead-- horse bolted, thrown off his seat o n his cab he was driving and killed— poor chap, and a good sort, too, mat*. It was him, you see, who gave me the half-bottle of S t Jacobs Oil that made a new man of me. 'Twas like this: me and Bowman were great friends. Some gentleman had given him a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil which bad done him a lot of good; be only used half the bottle, and remembering that I had been a martyr t o rheumatism and sciatica for years, that I had literally tried everything, had doctors, and all without benefit, I became discouraged, and looked upon it that there was no help for me. Well," said Pope, "You may not believe me, for it is a miracle, but before I had used the contents of the balf-bottle of S t Jacobs Oil which poor Bowman gave me, I was a well man. There it is, you see, after years of pain, after using remedies, oils, embrocations, horse liniments, and spent money on doctors without getting any better, I was completely cured in a few days. I bought another bottle) thinking the pain might come back, but it did n o t so I gave the bottle away to a friend who had a lame back. I can't speak too highly of this wonderful painkiller." . _ Xankea la ROMI*. An American company has received a franchise to construct a street railway line in St. Petersburg which involves building an enormous bridge over the River Neva. The whole cost of the enterprise is estimated at 150,- 000.000 rubles. The franchise has already received the sanction of M. Witte, the minister of finance. In financial circles it is believed that this will have a powerful political and economical effect on the future of Russia and the United States. M. Witte certainly is anxious to develop a connection between the two countries and will have no hesitation in doing so even at the expense of France, though two strings to his bow will be better. Train Robber Plead* Gollty. Washington dispatch: Postoffice Inspector Houk has telegraphed that Walter Strattan, alias Ben Starne, one of the highwaymen who held up an M. K. & T. train and robbed the United States mall at Caney, I. T., has entered a plea of guilty to the charge at Antler, I. T. "He was leader of the gang," wires the inspector, "and is an escaped convict from the penitentiary in Tennessee." A Clergyman'* Dlscovarj. Fredericksburg, lnd., Dec. 2.—According to the positive declaration of Rev. E. P. Stevens of this place, that gentleman has found a remedy for all diseases of the kidneys and urinary orj».ns. For years he suffered severely with these complaints, incontinence of the urine, making life a burden to him, but he never ceased experimenting in the hope that some day he would dis- ! cover a remedy. After many failures he has at last succeeded and is today perfectly cured and a well man, and explains that his recovery is due to the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. This remedy has been successfully applied to many cases of Lame Back, Rheumatism, Bright's Disease, Diabetes and other Kidney Diseases and there seems ' to be no case of the kind that Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cure. This is the only remedy that has, ever cured Bright's Disease. There is probably a time in the life of every man when his hand almost toifches the philosopher's stone. Are Ton Veins; Alien** Voot-Ea*e T It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating F e e t Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. if. You wfll never find time tor anything. If. you want time you must 1 make it.—Chnlies Buxton. To Cure a Cold i n O n e d a y . Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The girt who is wise never permits herself to appear more intelligent than the man she is trying to entertain. For weakness, stiffness and soreness in aged people use Wizard Oil. Your druggist knows this and sells the Oil. The shortest life is long enough if It Tead to a better, and the longest life is too short if it do not.—Colton. Matt J. JonasoB** 6088 has cured thousands of rhejunatisn. It will cure you. Try i t All druggists. : *• J-TV*. ' ' * „ / ' • • . Leisure for men of business, and business for men of leisure, would cure many complaints.—Mrs. Thrale. THE BKST LAtTKDRY WORK In done by the use of Kuss Bleaching Blue. AD , grocers. 10o. Get ihe genuine. The marriage ceremony is frequently the final act of diplomacy previous to a declaration of war. • • - i Mr* Wlnslow's «oothtnf Ssrwa» For IWs mrkiiiiUlvrfwl tt lulegMr*h plna*in , Mcafrtoen** w liaa*ie o«•t«ta•* . r•e•*» **£ to & '".I'iiSii i ±% M m fVyV?;i',».;<:w.i.^^^-r >.l»V:;i' ,;.V. ;,r,' T '. •' •.•^••L.^U-, „ , \ t •. _» _ _ _ . __ ' ' * * ' • ' ^^^^^^^^^0^^^^ '"" '"'"'* ^ w li'-!* '•' '" »'V Gertie Goodson of Detroit is visiting at H. G. BacknelPs. E. E . Vanamburg spent thanksgiving with his father in Brighton. Myia Woodruff of Genoa, is teaching school a t the town house. A Miss Camp of Howell is visiting her grandfather, E . Basing a few days. Mae Brogan commenced h e r winter term of school in district No. 7, Monday. Will Stoddard and wife are spending a few weeks with his people at Bay City. A. H . Druery, wise and daughter, at« turkey with Mr. D's mother in Howell, thanksgiving. K. R. Russell and; wife of Franklin, are spending a few days with their parents in Marion. Richard Priestly h a s taken a farm in Genoa to work on shares and expects to take posessiou this week. H. G. B u c W l and wife, R. R . Russell and wife and Miss Gertie Goodson ate thanksgiving dinner with Mr. a n d Mrs. Bucknell's daughter, Mrs. Cora Titmus. PARSHALLVILLEWin. Wolverton and family of Linden attended chureh here Sunday morning. Stuart Griswold who h a s been spending the season sailing on the lakts returned Saturday. . Walter VanCamp who has been living at Northville h a s moved back onto his farm in Oceola.' Robert Griswold who has been spending a few days with friends in S t J o h n s returned home Saturday night. About 25 of our people heeded the proclamation of our chief executive of the state a n d come t o the house of God on thanksgiving to offer thanks. Wonderful isn't it. Another of the old pioneers has gone; Mrs. Isaac Cornell died at her daughters in Linden. F u n - eral a t M. E . church in Tyrone Tuesday Dec. 3. Mrs. Cornell has lived in Tyrone since its early settlement. in PETTYSVILLE Will Peck and mother were Howell last Friday. Mrs. Alex Mercer was in Howell one day last week. Miss Iva Placeway was home part of the past week. Fannie Teeple was home from Jackson a part of the past week. Myer Davis and wife visited relatives in Hillsdale C Q . a part of the past week. Emery Peck finisned h i s work near Bowell last week and returned home for the winter. Sadie Swarthout of P u t n a m visited her cousin Beth Swarthout a ccnple of days last week. J. E a g e r and, L o a Reed of Oceola, visited at J . W. Placeway's Saturday and Sunday. P. W. Coniwnv, wife a n d sou Ruel spent thanksgiving with friends at I K I Gratiot Co. Ralph Austin a n d family of Eaton Co. visited her parents Mr. an M r s . Geo. Blades t h e past week. Mrs. Flintoff and sons A r t a n d Lon left today for H a r t l a n d to attend the funeral of Mrs. F ' s father, Mr. Huskenson. NORTH LAKE. Mrs. J a s . I v o r y had the misfor- Jas. Gilbert has moved t o Tpsilanti. J o h n D u n b a r and wife ate turkey at John Gilberts the 28. Ben Isham a n d family spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm, Wood. H e n r y Gilbert a n d Herman Hudson were in Ypsilamti last week. Mrs. P h o e b e J o h n s o n of Dexter is visiting her sister M r s . , E . W. Daniels. Mrs. Asahel Dutton of Plainfield spent Saturday a n d Sunday at Wm. Glenns. Mrs. H e n r y Isham spent a part of this week with h e r parents H e n r y Hudson and wife, Alfred Glenn has returned from Dakota a n d will assist R. C. Glenn on the farm this winter. Mrs. L. Allyn was in Pinckney on business Monday. S h e says, "Pinckney is the place to trade." The Misses Mary a n d Amy Whalian spent thanksgiving and the remainder of the week at Leslie. North L a k e people will b e pleased to learn that Milo Green aud family have moved from Howell t o H u r o n Co. near Bad-ax The children a n d families of Henry Schultz and wife to t h e number of 2o met at their home on thanksgiving. I t also being his 74th birthday. Very few enjoyed the day more than they. Roberts the pack peddler from Detroit, who h a s traveled this road three or four times a year for the past 42 years, made h i s final trip last week—bidding his many patrons adieu with much feeling. H e expect to go to Oregon to live with his son. E. W. Daniels' people entertained on thanksgiving: Jas. Cook and wife of Chelsea, Mrs. Phoebe Johnson of Dext«r, R. C. Glenn and wife, F . A. Glenn, wife a n d daughter, F . A. B u r k h a r t a n d wife, Flora Burkhart, Wm. and Claude B u r k h a r t a n d Alfred Glenn. E A o l r J l sSAM. 9 J o h n F i t c h is seriously ill with pneumonia. Myrta Hall of Williamston spent Saturday in this place. Wm. Hicks and family of Gregory visited Geo. Hicks Sunday. Mrs. E . D . Brown is t h e guest of her children in Stockbridge. Bessie McQuillau spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Thos. Eagan Alex Pearson a n d wife were' home from the U. of M. last week. Wm. Swarthout of Mecosta Co. was the guest of relatives in this place recently. School was closed last week while the school house received a much needed cleaning. Geo. Fish, who has been spending a couple of weeks in Dansville returned home last week. Frank Boy land a n d family of South L y o n s spent Sunday with W. H . Placeway and wife. R. W. L a k e and wife entertained a large company of relatives and friends at dinner thanksgiving. UNADii i A. ' Geo. Thorndyks, w i u and family, of So. Lyon,, a r e visiting a t Robt. Bonds. A. C. Watson wife a n d family visited -his mother, Mrs. J . D . Coulton Saturday and Sunday. Josie Douglas of Ionia returned home Monday after a week's visit with her grandparents, Wm. Livermore and wife. J o h n Marshall a n d Grandson, Olin spent thanksgiving i n A n n Arbor. Mrs. R u t h Chapman of Gregory is visitiug her daughter Mrs. F r e d Stowe. J. O. Steadman visited at W m . Collins' in L y n d o n Saturday and Sunday. Z. A. Hartsuff, wife and d a u g h - ters Mable a n d Pearl were in Chelsea Saturday. J e n n i e H a r r i s of Pontiac w a s called home last week by the death of h e r brother Bert. Mrs. F r e d Mackinder and daughter of Anderson spent last week with J . 0 . Mackinder. J e a n Pyper was t h e guest of E d i t h Wood of Anderson last Thursday and Friday. Rev. Powers wife a n d son of Stockbridge visited a t L . K. H a d - ley's the first of the week. Mrs. Lon Clark of Stockbridge was t h e guest of h e r sister M rs. Chas. Hartsuff last Thursday. Geo. Read aud family are moving' on t h e Spencer Noble farm which he purchased last spring. M r . and Mrs. A. C. Watson and daughter R u t h a n d Miss E r m a P y p e r spent Tuesday a n d Wednesday in Detroit. About 25 young people of this vicinity spent a very pleasant evening a t t h e home of S. G. P a l m e r last Friday. Mark K u h n of Morley and Geo. K u h n of P i n e Lake w h o have been visiting relatives a t this place for two weeks will return home this week. R o y Palmer will accompany Mark K u h n home. B e r t 7 t h e eldest son of hi-M. Harvis and wife, died a t his home Tuesday, Nov. 26, aged 26 years. H e leaves a fatner, mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn the loss of a loving son and brother. tain young people a s well as t h e old. A n oyster supper was served and the remainder of t h e evening spent in tripping the light fantastic toe. VaaRiohter and Weller of Fowlerville furnished t h e m u - sic. Chas. Hon* left Wednesday for Williamston where he expects to learn the barker trade. F r a n k B a r n u m of U n a d i l l a spent a couple of days recently with Dillivan Durkee, h u n t i n g . Mr. Capen returned t h e first of the week from several week's visit among relatives near Williamston. W h i l e the scholars were playing at school Tuesday some o n e ran into Liam Ledgwidge t h r o w - ing him down striking on his head and shoulders h u r t i n g him q u i t e badly. Addltloal Local. WEST PUTNAM. Cooper brothers have their barn nearly completed. Jas. Dillon of P i n c k n e y spent Sunday at Patrick Kennedy's. D . C o s t e a n d family of Pinckney spent Sunday at G. W. Bates. Mr. O'Brien of Bunkerhill visited at P a t Kelly's the first of the week. Vina Barton of Unadilla was the guest of her cousin, Alice last week. Norman Reason of Jackson is home for a short vacation. Several cases of pneumonia i ave al« ready been reported. Orla Hendee of Cadillac is visiting: under the parental roof. The young people are enjoying the fin« skating on tbe pond. Miss Mocco Teeple visited friends in Howell part of the past week. As we (?o to press we learn that Mrs. H. D. Mowers is quite sic*. We had a little taste of winter this week. It-froze up some pumps. Cards are out announcing the wedding ot Miss Grace Nash and Will Appleton, at the home of the bride's parents next Wednesday, Dec. 11. Mrs. Anna Murphy, son W. E. and family, John M. Harris and family and John D. White and family a t e "their-thaufcsgirra? dinner a t ~ J 7 L . Roche's last week. The Juniors of the P. H. S. called a class meeting Tuesday and the following officers were elected: Bert Roche, Pr«s ; Fred Teeple, Vice-Pies.; Mae Reason, Sec; Blanche Martin, Treas. Miss Nora Durkee and Will Singleton of Anderson were married on Wednesday of last week. The youngr couple are well known and much respected in this vicinity and have the best wishes of all. A Relic of Peter t h e Great. The cottage where Peter the Great dwelt when he was learning the trade of shipbuilding in Zaarndam. Holland, still exists, though somewhat dilapidated. It contains the rude furniture which the great Peter used—a bedstead, table and two chairs. It is incased in a building erected for the pur- Mame Brady spent a couple of I P°se« a i u l o v c r t b e m a u t M i s a t a b I e t J * erected by Alexander of Russia in 1814. weeks with Brighton friends recently. H. B. Gardner spent thanksgiving with his son Cyrus in Ann Arbor. Mike Dunne was in Jackson on business Monday. H e expects to make Jackson his home this winter. PnciriB a Natural Gait. The pacing habit is cpmmon among animals, says a writer in Scrtbuer's Magazine. Many animals pace—cattle, for instance; and. among dogs, setters. I believe pacing to be a rather more natural gait than trotting. Trotting, as it exists in our fast horses, is scarcely a natural gait, but is rather the result of breeding aud education. ANDERSON Walter B a r r y has rented Frank Reason's farm. They began work Dec. 1. Will Durkee and wife a t e turkey thanksgiving with Will Bland and wife. Will Singleton nnd wife spent Sunday with his parents near Stockbridge. Several from this vicinity attended the party.at P i n c k n e y last |j often results apparently impracticable Thursday evening, fine time. all report a W o r k For I t . Nothing that is of real worth can be achieved without courageous working. Man.owes his growth chiefly to that active striving of the will, that encounter with difficulty, which we call effort; and it is astonishing to l!nd how are thus made possible. Business •' ¥ .:• ''• Clean nm a WhUtle. T h e Misses I v a Halstead and j The origin of the saying -as clean il as a whistle" is ascribed to the "whis- Notiee to Tatpayeri. I will be at the town hall in the village of Pinckney, every Friday during December to collect taxes for Putnam Township, PERCY SWABTHOUT, Trsaa. v Found A sheepskin glove. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice. Natlce to farmer a. I will pay above tbe market price for wheat. F . M. PBTEBS. 1 » I I — « ^ ^ — — « I I I • • • " P l l - » 1 1 1 ll M l I • I I i • • • II m * . For Sale. A 'ull blood Jersey cow coming in the fore part of December. t-29 M. LAVEF, Pinckney. FOR SALE. A few thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte cockrels, also some two-year-oil ^ice pop corn. Inquire of H. G. BRIQGS, Pinckney. W These cool days remind us that winter is approaching and our wood sapply is low. Any of onr many subscribers who wish to help us out along this line we would be pleased to have them do so immediately. Buck wheat Flour, $2.50 Per 100, We have plenty of the BEST GRADE, at the Mill. F, M. PETERS. STEWART'S ROOFING A N D ROOFING MATERIALS for making NEW ROOFS and repairiig OLD ROOFS of all kinds. Best in ike market, Send for Catalogue. W. H. STEWART, 1 0 5 J O H N S T . , A \ l R h t Liffht. Somo people make it a point never to retire without a light burning in the bouse. A bit of information worth knowing is that a small even light may be obtained from a small piece of candle all night if fine powdered salt is piled around the candle until the black -<| part of tlie wick is reached. Lillian Boyle of Pinckney tie tankard'*1 of olden times, in which * * J e n n i e Watson has gone to Dutone to scald hor arm one day last rand where she and her sister Mrs. week. A bad burn b u t doing 0 . H. Obert will go to New Y o r k ! a good^tiuw as usnal^ Mr. ^aJl, , .* to spend t h e wintei. J a n e t P y p e r of Unadilla spent! the whistle came into piny when the thanksgiving with E d i t h Wood of this place. T h e party held a t V. G. D i n - kle'e Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, tonkard was emptied or "cleared out" to announce to the waiter that move liquor was required. < • < > i • If you are In business and don't advertise you are in danger. This is a warning. See your mistake in time and avert it. A poor publisher, the proprietor of a struggling magazine, sent a half inch advertisement to the New York Herald. The ad man made it a half page. The bill was bigger than the publisher's entire possessions. He thought he was ruined. It was the turning point. The magazine sold. It was good and people liked it. Other half page ads followed. Result: fortune,fame.honor. • Advertising Is just as potent a lever now as It was then. This paper reaches s Under the mogul emperors extensive systems of roads were constructed in wa«« well attended and all report i India emmneting all leading point* in and *k° peninswiu. the homes section. of this Mis. D. WQLI know how to enter. fei.' Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch December 05, 1901 Description An account of the resource December 05, 1901 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901-12-05 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/42c9f0618aabbfd541511e1c2131b8f9.pdf 58aa4ab29f23c373819f08f599abe016 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL. XIX. PINCKNEY, LIVINGSTON CO., MICH., THURSDAY, DEC. 12, 1901. No. 50 Wanted in Pinckney While other villages are alter factories of one Kind or the other this village should net into the front rank and secure some of the good th ings The soil bete is well adopted to raising smalt fruits, peas, beans, corn, etc, for a,canning factory and we see no good reason why we should not have one. A good site could be secured and some money raised we think as well as a large acreage {or the growing of the products most needed in such a factory. If any of our readers have anyt ling to say for such an institution write it but and let us have it for publication. Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE HOWELL MICHIGAN. BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medall; on, Stationery etc. Our prices will save you money. He Setts Printing Presses. Tho&e of our readers wbo know tbe genial Eugene L. Markey will leatn with interest that as the agent of printing presses lie takes the whole bakery. During the last week in November he made sale of four Duplex printing presses in five days the total of the sates amounting to $26,000. He se cured the contract? and $500 down on each press during tbe five days and came home feeling elated as he had a good right to do. Mr. Markey was a former Pinckney boy and we are glad to note that he always gets there when there is any hustling to be done. We wish him unbounded success and may his shadow never grow less. I Sixty-five Years of Wedded Life. T r a d e ~ar Bowman's, Busy Store, H o w e l l , Next to Poetoffice. M i c h . Elected Officers At a special meeting ot the Loyal Guards hpld Tuesday evening the following officers were elected: Cap. Gen. F. A. Sigler Sr. Cap G. A. Sigler Jr. Cap. C. V. VanWinkle Recorder F. L. Andrews Chaplain \V. S. Swarthbut Sr. Lieut. F. Hall Jr. Lieut., Mark Bell 1st. Searg., Will Dunning 2nd. Searg. B. Hicks Sent. John Monks Auditors, C. V. VanWinkle, G. A. Sigler, W. W. Barnard. E. 0. Wood, Supreme Captain General , of FUntr »as_present and.a pleasant evenings chat was indulged in. Arrangements were made for a free entertainment, in the near future, so watch foi particulars. Useful Christmas Presents. L>adies' L i s t H a n d k e r c h i e f s from l c u p F i n e K i d Mittens " Gloves " Golf C f e i l d s ' E i d Mitts I n f a n t s ' Wool-lined Shoes Fascinators Wool Mittens Pillow Covers 1 Dozen N a p k i n s F i n e Table Cloth Silk Umbrella A pair of F i n e Shoes B p a i r of Leggins Gent's-List A Nice Tie P a i r of K i d Gloves " K n i t F i n e K i d Mittens Nice Umbrella S u i t of Good Underwear A pair of Slippers Collars and Cuffs A Fancy Shirt P a i r of Felts and R u b b e r s Wool Mufflers A pair of f i n e Socks A pair of Cuff B u t t o n s UB 1A\. pptatil rr UoLf kSJhUUoCeDs Ladies and Gents' List 1 l b Royal T i g e r Tea Underwear to close: • Men'8 Wool Fleeced at 49c " * ' Men's Cotton Fleeded at 45c Ladies' Cotton Fleeced at 45c A line of odds and ends in Misses and Children's regardless of cost A little more Best Salmon to sell at 10c this week. W. W BARNARD. Of Course There may be some Hardware stores where they do not, but We Keep Christmas Goods. JohnVanFleet and Margaret Salmon, natives of Marsh county, New Jersey, were married there Dec. 10, 1836, End ten years later came to Michigan and'settled in the northwest corner of Hamburg township, on the farm where they have since lived, honored and jespected by all who have known them. Their friends lolt that they could not allow tbe sixty-fifth anniversary of their marriage to pass without some snita'.'le recognition of the event, so they quietly planned to visit the aged couple last Tuesday, and invited their pastor and wife to call early in the forenoon, as a sort of advance- guard, and while they were enjoying the visit, about sixty of their neighbors, including their son James A., from Oceana county, and their graudson and wife of Detroit, came in and offered then- congratulations and quietly proceeded to make themselves at home generally. The ladies had provided a generous supply of chicken pies and other eatables, and about one o'clock tbe seltinvited guests and hosts sat down to the loaded tables, and did ample justice to the occasion, after which Rev. Mr. Hicks called the company to order and in a brief address congratulated the bride and groom on their long matrimonial journey, and voiced the wishes of their many friends that they, might at least live to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary. Mr. Chas. G. Smith made some addi- TiOEal remarks, retrospeeti^ery then all joined in singing, "God be with you till we meet again.,, The pastor then offered prayer, and the long to be remembered visit was over, and t!ie guests dispeised as quietly as they (ame. Out of respect for the feelings ot the old couple oo tangible expression of es teem in the way of suitable gifts were allowed, but the gentlemen present insisted that "Uncle John" shonld accept a Morris chair, which was provided for. Mr. and Mrs, Van Fleet are remarkably well preserved for their years, being 87 and 84 years of age. Six children have come to bless their home, of whom three survive, James A., John D., and Mary, living at home, and were all present Tuesday, and there are four grand children and one great grand child. During their whole married life they have never been separated over Sunday, and for over fifty years have been honored members ot the Methodist chuich on the Pinckney charge. They have experienced the hardships and privations incident upon pioneer life, and are now enjoying their well earned rest after years of faithful toil, and are looking toward life's golden sunset with a strong taith and buoyant hope of a blessed home "in the sweet bye and bye." • ONE WHO WAS THERE. Lady Maccabees, Attention! Members of Pinckney Hive please take notice. The annual election of Officers will be held at the next Regular Review Dec. 21, All members are requested to be present. NETTIE M. VAUGHN, R. K. » The Cost of Living. According to Dunn's Keview, tbe cost of living lor the American citizen is 25 per cent bio her than at any time during the last decade, the per cent on bread stuft\, meats, daiiy and garden products being even greater. If tbe average American had bought his suppii s for on« year in advance on JaD. 1, 1897, they would cost him $62.45, while the same purchases made today would have forced him to pay out $101 37. Maccabees' will Feast. On Tuesday evening of n*xt week, Dec. 17. tbe Maccabees of this place will hold a l-anqnet in th^-ir hall, to which all mrmi.ers and families are invited. Of course the banquet means, oysters, sandwiches, cake, pie etc. in meat abundanrs. Do not torget the date Tbe L. 0 T. M. ladies will furnish the latter part of the eatables and are requested to take this as their notification to furnisn refreshments. Maw I Wilkinson, HC^TBLL, Are showing the finest line of Fancy China Glass Ware and Furniture ever brought into Livingston county. "IT J UT GLASS and HAVILAp CHINA The finest that can be had FANCY ROCKERS £ ^ S , Do not Pail to Call and See Our Stock. Holiday Announcement six DBG. 7 to DEC. 24. We will offer reduced prices on Dress Goods, Prints, Ginghams, Gloves, Mitts, Hats, Caps, Shoes and Groceries. A Few Specials: ^ $2.00 Men's Stiff H a t s a t $1.50 Men's Fedoras at 20 ouly, White Bed Spreads Ladies' K i d Mitts, Men's ¢1.00 Gloves One lot Apron Ginghams, at Handkerchiefs from Our $2.50 Ladies' Fine Shoes at $2.10 Special prices ou Misses' and Children's F i n e Shoes. Special prices on Wool Underwear. .*i.i9 W.19 69c each 43c pair '89c pair 5Jc yard lc to 50c each Men's Felts and Rubbers Men's Socks and Rubbers Bovs' Socks and Rubbers Men's, Boys, Ladies' Misses, and Children's Arties, Alas- Is as and Rolled Ed#e Rubbers y Best Goods at Popular Prices. All Sales Gash* Butter aud Eggs at Market Price. F. G. JACKSON We always have a full line of Silverware, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Tea Tets, etc. .Sleds, Skates, o.nd hundreds of other articles that are useful. Nothing is nicer for a present to wefe or mother than a set of silverwear, and we've got 'em. & CAOWELL Bound for Bay City. On Friday last two covered wagons containing families passed through this place bound'for Bay City where tbey expect to make it their borne. They were the families of Messrs S u n t and Miller and hailel from Paulding county Ohio. They had three or four cows with them and boarded themselves on their way. Tbey claim to he making about 25 miles per day. Tbey ciaimed to be enjoying tbe trip bat it was getting a little too cold and tbey were afraid of being caught in tbe snow. ^ 1 Hurrah For THE HOLIDAYS! THE B E S T O P EVERYTHING FOR CHRISTMAS. RIGHT TO THE FRONT of all competition we place our elegant new holiday stock, the best ever shown in this loc?1ity. POPULAR SELECTIONS at popular prices are features " of this magnificent stock which particularly recommend * it to holiday buyers. FALL IN LINE all you people who wish to see a bright and beaut if uljlisplay of charming Christmas novelties for the seaso rtfoflVOl. 1 " — ^ — ) . i • SEE T H E BEAUTIFUL DOLL we propose to give away* Every purchaser of $1.00 worth will be given a ticket on the doll. 'fl\ w •If Ti. , •^y«i-.ttot..te-,. • * J W * ' . ; W ! T » ' \ n-v V , V ' | V * f j ' i«"^~' ' • ; • ; < • * . , ; ' • > . ' • • • • ' • > < . ' ' ' , > " V 1 • - - • : . / • * ' " • * • • • • • . . f* . - . _ ' • • - • ' * 'W~to*u • ' , •••v ' • • • ^ ' • * 'A,- 1 •J. r ¥ * ,.: C^oVernmental Problems Dwelt On at Length In the Document. mm OF TIE ama Czolgosz and His Ilk Enemies af the Human Race. THE MERITS OF RECIPROCITY. aTvesldent Defends t h e Working* of t h e frotectlve Tariff—Cons traction of tho Jflearaffusa Canal Urged, and the Lay* Sag o f a ' Cable t o Hawaii and t h o -Philippines—Changes in tho Present Militia Laws Recommended—The Navy* comprehensive synopsis of President veit's message to Congress is given be- To the Senate and House of Representatives: "The Congress assembles this year under the) shadow of a great calamity. On the sixth of September. President McKlnley was shot by an anarchist while attending the Pan- American Exposition at Buffalo, and died la thai city on the fourteenth of that month. **Of the last seven elected Presidents, he is *"~ third who has been murdered, and the •» recital of this fact Is sufficient to jusgrave alarm among all loyal American •as. Moreover, the circumstances of this, third assassination of an American Preslit, have a peculiarly sinister significance. "". President Lincoln and President Garwere killed by assassins of types unfortunately not uncommon In history, President Aiacoln falling a victim to the terrible pas- .leteus aroused by' four years of civil war, •float President Garfield to the revengeful vanity of a disappointed office-seeker. President "meKlnley was killed by an utterly depraved - criminal belonging to that body of criminals who object to all governments, good and bad .<allke, who are agatnat any form of popular liberty if it la guaranteed by even the most «*t and literal laws,, and who are as hostile the uprrght exponent of a free people's sober will as to the tyrannical and lrresponsi- vhle despot The .President speaks In the highest terms of the personal and public virtues of Mr. Mc- Klnley. Describing the. nature of the assas- »n and the motive that Inspired it, the ige continues: Motive of t h o Assassin. "The blow was aimed not at this President, but at all Presidents at every symbol of government. The anarchist, and especially , „ tho anarchist in the United States, is merely ?? on* type of criminal, more dangerous than | *,. any other because he represents the same •depravity in a greater degree. The man who advocates anarchy directly or Indirectly, in « a y shape or fashion, or the man who apologises for anarchists and their deeds, makes himself morally accessory to murder before the fact. "The anarchist is a criminal whose perverted instincts lead him to prefer confusion and chaos to the most beneficent form of social order. His protest of concern for worklngmen Is outrageous In its impudent falaltT; for If the political institutions of this country do not afford opportunity to every honest and Intelligent son of toll, then tho door of hope is forever closed against him. 'The anarchist is everywhere not merely tho «a«my of system and progress, but the deadly foe of liberty. If ever anarchy Is triumphant Its triumph will last for but one red moment, to be succeeded for ages by the gloomy night of despotism. i Would Exclude Anarchists. ' *"1 earnestly recommend to tho Congress that in the exercise of its wise discretion it should take into consideration the coming to this country of anarchists or persons professing principles hostile to all government and Justifying the murder of those placed In authority. No matter calls more urgently for the wisest thought of the Congress. T h o Federal courts should be given ju^sdUottoa over any man who kills or attempts he fcUt tho President or any man who by the Os—tltutlon or by-law is in line of succession tor the Presidency, while the punishment for an unsuccessful attempt should be proportioned to the enormity of the offense • ogetnst our institutions. "Anarchy is a crime against the whole Stomas race; and all mankind should band against the anarchist. His crime should be -made an offense against the law of nations, *llke piracy and that form of manstealing ^kaewn as the slave trade for it is of far ttUeker infamy than either. It should be no declared by treaties among all civilized pow- Tho Trust Problem. "•'The creation of great corporate fortunes Jaas not been due to the tariff nor to any •other governmental action, but i) natural •causes in the business world,. operating in 'Other countries as they operate in our own. "It IS not true that as the rich have grown •richer the poor have grown poorer. On tho -«oatrary, never before has the average man, the wage-worker, the farmer, the small trader, been so well off as in this country an<l at the present time. There have been abuses connected with the accumulation of wealth; St ft remains true that a fortune accumujed only on condition of conferring immense incidental benefits upon others. Suceeasful enterprise, of the type which benefits All mankind, can only exist If the conditions *re such as to offer great prizes as the rewards of success. "The gaptains of industry who have driven -the railway systems across this continent, who have built up our commerce, who have •developed our manufactures, have on the whole done great good to our people. Without them the" material development of which wo are so Justly proud could never have taken place. Moreover, we should recognize tho immense importance to this material -development of leaving as unhampered oa ts compatible with the public good the strong •jnd forceful men upon whom the success gf business operations Inevitably rests. Caution Is Urged* "An additional reason for caution In dealrag with corporations is to be found in the International commercial conditions of today. The same business conditions which have produced the great aggregations of cor- . novate and individual wealth have made them vary potent factors in international commerota! competition. America has only just begun to assume that commanding position fa th* International business world which we VilttTt will more and more be hers. It is of tho utmost importance that this position -ho not jeoparded, especially at a time when 'tho overflowing abundanco of our own natural resources and the skill, business energy, • cad mechanical aptitude of our people make forotgn markets essential. Under such con- < CJtfoni It would be most unwise to cramp -or to fett* the youthful strength of our Station. "Disaster to great business enterprises can sever have its effects limited to the men at -tho top. It spreads throughout, and while it la bad for everybody, it is worst for those farthest down. The capitalist may be shorn • of his luxuries; but the wage-worker may <he deprived of even bare necessities. " "In facing new industrial conditions, tho '•hot* history of the world shows that legls- > lotion will generally be both unwise and in- ~e*Tecttve unless undertaken after calm inquiry •ssmd with sober self-restraint. Much of th* legislation directed at the trusts would have wsen exceedingly mischievous had it not also hoon entirely ineffective. In dealing with . hemreen interests, for th* government to un- «4ertak* by cruae ana ut-cousidcrod legislation to do want may turn out to be bad, would ho to incur the risk of such fer-reacbin* national disaster that it would be preferable to undertake nothing at an. "AH this is true; and yet it is also true that there are roal and grave evils, one of tho ohl*f being over-capitalisation because of its many beletjil consequences; and a resolut* and practical effort must b* mad* to correct thee* evils. Government SapervUloa, "It la no limitation upon property rights or freedom of contract to require that when men receive from government the privilege of doing business under corporate form, which frees them from individual responsibility, and enables them to call into their enterprises the .capital of the public, they shall do so upon absolutely truthful representations as to the value of the property in which the capital is to be invested. Corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be regulated if they are found to exercise s license working to the public injury. It should <he as much the aim of those who seek for social betterment to rid the business world of crimes of cunning as to rid th* entire body Silitlc of crimes of violence. Great corporaons exist only because they are created and safeguarded by our institutions and it Is therefore our right and our duty to see that they work in harmony with these institutions. '• Publicity Bemody for Trusts* ''The first essential in det* mining how to deal with the great industrial combinations is knowledge of the facts—publicity. In the Interest of the public, the government should have the right to Inspect and examine the workings of the great corporations engaged In interstate business. Publicity is the only sure remedy which we can now Invoke. What further remedies are needed in th* way of governmental regulation, or taxation, can only be determined after publicity has been obtained, by process of law. and In the course, of administration. The first requisite is knowledge, full and complete—knowledge which may be made public to the world. "Artificial bodies, such as corporations and Joint stock or other associations, depending upon any statutory law for their existence or privileges, should be subject to proper governmental supervision, and full and accurst* Information as to their operations should bo made public regularly at reasonable intervals. "The large corporations, commonly called trusts, though organised in one state, always to business in many states, often doing very tittle business in the state where they are Incorporated. There is utter lack of uniformity in the state laws about them; and as ho state has any exclusive Interest in or power over their acts, it has in practice proved impossible to get adequate regulation through state action. Therefore, In the interest of the whole people, the Nation should, without Interfering with the power of the states in the matter Itself, also assume power of supervision and regulation over all corporations doing an interstate business. Thli is especially true where the corporation derives a portion of its wealth from the existence of some monopolistic element or tendency in its business. There would be no hardship in such supervision banks are subject to it, and in their case it is now accepted as a simple matter of course.' Indeed, It Is probable that supervision of corporations by the National government need not go so far as is now the case with the supervision exercised over them by so conservative a state as Massachusetts, in order to produce excellent results. "I believe that a law can be framed which will enable the Natlenal government to exercise control along the lines above indicated; profiting by the experience gained through the passage and administration of the Interstate- Commerce Act. If. however, the judgment of the Congress Is that It lacks tho constitutional power to pass such an ace, - en a constitutional amendment should be submitted to confer the power. "There should be created a Cabinet officer, to be known as Secretary of Commerce and Industries, as provided In the bill Introduced at the last session of the Congress. It should bo his province to deal with commerce in Its a broadest sense~in~ctueUBjT_ among- m * a v , other-J-of the country BhouTd be maQT"relponslve~| things whatever concerns labor and all ma; ters affecting the great business corporations and our merchant marine. Restriction on Immigration. "With the sole exception of the farming interest, no one matter is of such vital moment to our whole people as the welfare of the wage-workers. If the farmer and the wage-worker are well off, it is absolutely certain that all others will be well off, too. It is therefore a matter for hearty congratulation that on the whole wages are higher to-day in the United States than ever before In our history, and far higher than in any other country. The standard of living is also higher than ever before. Every effort of legislator and administrator should be bent to secure the permanency, of this condition -of things and its Improvement wherever possible. Not only must our labor be protected by the tariff, but It should also be protected so far as it Is possible from the presence in this country of any laborers brought over by contract, or of those who. coming freely, yet represent a standard of living so depressed that they can undersell our men in the labor market and drag them to_a^lower | cardinal provisions of that act were that level. I regard it as necessary, with this end in view, to re-enact immediately the law excluding Chinese laborers and to strengthen It wherever necessary In order to make ite enforcement entirely effective. "Our present immigration laws are unsatisfactory. We need every honest and efficient Immigrant fitted to become an American citizen, every Immigrant who comes here to stay, who brings here a strong body, a stout heart, a good head, and a resolute purpose to do his duty well in every way and to bring up his children as law-abiding and God-fearing members of the community. But there should be a comprehensive law enact' ed with the object of working a threefold improvement over our present 6ystem. First, we should aim to exclude absolutely not only all persons who are known to be believers In anarchistic principles or members of anarchistic societies, but also all persons who are of a low moral tendency or of unsavory reputation. This means that we should require a mere thorough system of inspection abroad and a more rigid system of examination at our Immigration porta, the former being especially necessary. 'The second object of a proper immigration law ought to be to secure by a careful and not merely pcr'unctcry educational test some intelligent capacity to appreciate American Institutions and act sanely as American citizens. This would not keep put all anarchists, for many of them belong to the Intelligent criminal class. But it would to wu.U is also In point, that is, tend to decrease the sum of ignorance, GO potent in producing the envy, suspicion, malignant passion; and hatred of order, out of which anarchistic sentiment inevitably springs. Finally, all persona shoutd be 'excluded who arc below a certain standard of economic fitness to enter our Industrial field as competitors with American labor. There should be proper proof of personal capacity to earn an American living and enough money to insure a decent start under American conditions. This would stop the influx of cheap labor, and the resulting competition which gives rise to so much of bitterness in American industrial life; and it would dry up the springs of the pestilential social conditions iff our groat cities, where anarchistic organizations have thair greatest possibility of growth. Question of Reciprocity. "There is general acquiesence in our present tariff system as a,national policy. The first requisite to our prosperity is the continuity and stability of this economic policy. Nothing could be more unwise than to disturb tho business interests of the country by any general tarifl change at this time. Doubt, apprehension, uncertainty are exactly what we wish to avoid In the interest of our commercial and material well-being. Our experience In the past b a * shown that sweeping revisions of tho tariff aro apt to produce conditions closely approaching panic in th* business world. Yet it is not only possible, but eminently desirable, to combine with the stability of our. economic system a supplementary system of reciprocal benefit and obll- !;ation with other nations. Such reciprocity s an Incident and result of the firm establishment a s l preservation of our present economic policy. It was specially provided for In the present tariff law. "Our first duty Is to see that the protection granted by the tariff in every case where it is needed Is maintained, and that reciprocity be sought for so far as It can safely be done without iniury to our home Industries. Just how far this Is must be determined according to itto luU.vidual laje, t*eu?mber.ng always that sv*ry application of our tariff nor- , TT duties must never be reduce* waftew thspolat^ heartica* g m t s * t » aw»^*W^WssaV ft that win cover the difference between the labor cost here and abroad. The weU-helng of the wage-worker Is a prime consideration, . w w „-.«.«„ &WMVW> ^. » of teurJehtire^noUcy of * « o h o m l o % g t a | h ^ J ^ i m p ^ B ^ i T S T t b T po at home, the principle of reciprocity must ' - command out hearty support. The phenomenal growth of our export trade emphasises the* urgency of the need > for wider markets and tor a liberal policy in dealing with foreigp nations. Whatever ii merely petty and vexatious in the way of trade* restriction* should be avoided. The customers to whom we dispose of our surplus products la* the long run, directly or indirectly, purchase those surplus products by giving us something in return. Their ability to purchase our product* should as far as possible be secured by so arranging our tariff as to enable us to take from them those products which w* can us* without harm to our own industries and labor, or th* use of which will be of marked benefit to us. "We have now reached the point in th* development of our Interests where we are not only able to supply our «own markets but to produce a constantly growing surplus for which we must find markets abroad. To secure these markets we can utilise existing duties in any case where they are no longer needed, for the purpose of protction. or in spy esse where the article 13 not produced here and the duty ts no longer necessary for revenue, £4 giving us something to offer In exchange for what we ask. The cordial relations with other nations which are so desirable will naturally be promoted by the course thus required by our own interests. "The natural line of development for a policy of reciprocity will be in connection with those of our productions which no longer require all of the support once needed *3 establish them upon a sound basis, and with those others where either because of natural or of economic causes we are beyond the reach of successful competition. "I ask the attention of the Senate to the reciprocity treaties laid before It by my predecessor. Our Xorohant Marine. "The condition of the American merchant marine is such as to call for immediate remedial action by the Congress. It is discreditable to us as a Nation that our merchant marine should be utterly insignificant in comparison to that of other nations which we overtop in other forms of business. "American shipping is under certain great disadvantages when put in competition with the shipping of foreign countries. Many of the fast foreign steamships, at a speed of fourteen knots or above, are subsidized; and all our ships, sailing vessels and steamers alike, cargo carriers of slow speed and mail carriers of high speed, have to meet the fsct that the original cost of building American ships is greater than is the case abroad: that the wages paid American officers end seamen are very much higher than those paid the officers and seamen of foreign competing countries; and that the standard of living on our ships is fsr superior to the standard of living on the ships of our commercial rivals. "Our government should take such action as will remedy these inequalities. The American merchant marine should be restored to ( the ocean. "The Act of March 14, 1900. intended unequivocally to establish gold as the standard money and to maintain at a parity therewith all forms of money medium in use with us, has been shown to be timely and judicious. The price of our government bonds In the world's market, when compared with the price of similar obligations issued by other nations, is a flattering tribute to our public credit. This condition it is eminently desliable to maintain. "In many respects the National Banking Law furnishes sufficient liberty for the proper exercise of the banking function but there seems to be need of better safeguards against the deranging influence of commercial crises and financial panics. Moreover, the currency •tart as her own mistress; and to the beautl- " " " " " IWi isef where 1 have discussed tS* qu*stionAof reow • 1 proeitjr. In the esse of Cuba, however there | tl are weighty reason* of morailty and .of nai r A a ^ t T w ^ ths-poUc^should h . held application, and lvmogf attention to the .wisdoms Indeed to the vital need, of providing for fc substantial reduction in the tariff duties op Cuban Imports-Into the United States. Cuba has In her constitution sffirmed what we desired, that she should stand, in international, matter*, in closer had more friendly relatione* with us than with any other powsr: and we see bound .by every coastderatlefi o f honor and expediency to pass commercial measures in the interest of-'her material well-being. The Philippine Problem* "la the Philippines'our problem is larger. Th*y *r* very rich tropical islands, inhabited by^-many varying tribes, representing widely different stages of progress toward civilisation. Our earnest effort is to help these people upward along the stony and difficult path that tesds to self-government. We hope to make our administration of the islands honorable to our nation by making it of the highest benefit to the Filipinos themselves; and s i »0 earnest of what we Intend to do, we point to what we have done. Already a greater measure of material prosperity and of governmental honesty and efficiency has been attained in the Philippines than ever before in their history* "In dealing with the Philippine people w* must show both patience and strength, forbearance and etesdfast resolution. Our aim Is high. We do not desire to do for the islanders merely what has elsewhere been done for tropic peoples by even the best foreign governments. W hop* to do for them what has never before been done for any people of the* tropics—to make them fit for selfgovernment after the fashion of the really free nsttons. !bfj££fte^l4rs?ttW? fcsa hand la hand, "* lifteditogesSrTV trial or polHlcaf chaps, .wLfc.not wish to toe any old woOTrmrtft4w,powar grow up 0» this continent* .or to bq cojggeJled to heehaw ; i . . . • . - s ailltsry ptf#*r ourse'lv * peoples "To leave the islands at this time would comes as of right to the just man lean that they would fall into a welter of ] not the peace granted on terms cf h to the demands of our domestic trade and commerce. Redaction of Revenues. "The collections from duties on imports and internal taxes continue to exceed the ordinary expenditures. The utmost care should be taken not to reduce the revenues so that thre will be any possibility of a deficit; but, after providing against any such contingency, means should be adopted which will bring the revenues more nearly within the limit of our actual needs. "I call special attention to the need of strict economy in expenditures. The fact that our national needs forbid us to be niggardly in providing whatever Is actually necessary to our well-being, should make us doubly careful to husband our national resources, as each of us husbands his private resources, by scrupulous avoidance of anything like wasteful or reckless expenditure. Regulation of Railroads. In 1*87 a measure was enacted for the regulation of interstate railways, commonly known as the Interstate Commerce Act. Tho railway rates should be just and reasonable and that all shippers, localities, and commodities should be accorded equal treatment. A commission was created and endowed with what were supposed to be the necessary powers to execute the provisions of this act. "That law was largely an experiment. Experience has sb'.wn the wisdom of its purposes, but has also shown, possibly that some of its requirements are wrong, certainly that the means devised for the enforcement of its provisions are defective. "The set should be amended. The railway is a public servant. Its rates should be Just to and open to all shippers alike. The government should see to it that within its jurlsdictionthls is so and should provide a speedy,' Inexpensive, and effective remedy to that end. At the same time it must not be forgotten t\%t our railways are the arteries through wh/ch the commercial lifeblood of this nation flows. Nothing could be more foolish than the enactment of legislation which would unnecessarily interfere with the development and operation of these commercial agencies. The subject Is one of great Importance and calls for the earnest attention of the Congress. The message points out the value of the American forests and the necessity for their conservation, and urges the construction and maintenance of reservoirs and irrigating systems for the reclamation of the arid lands of the West. Of the water rights it says: "In the arid states the only right to water which should be recognised is that of use. In irrigation this right should attach to the land reclaimed and ba Inseparable therefrom. Gra&ttng perpetual water rights to others thau user*], without compensation to the public, is open to all the objections which apply to giving away perpetual franchises to the public utilities of cities. A few of the Western states have already recognized this and have incorporated in their constitutions the doctrine of perpetual state ownership of water. Development of Hawaii* "In Hawaii our aim must be to develop the territory on the traditional American lines. We do not wish a region of large cities tilled by cheap labor; we wish a healthy American community of men who themselves till 4he farms they own. All our legislation for the Islands should be shaped with this end in view; the well-being of the average homemaker must afford the true test of the healthy development of the islands. The land policy should as nearly as possible be modeled on our homestead system. "It Is a pleasure to say that It is hardly more necessary to report as to Porto Rico than as to any state or territory within our continental limits. The Island is thriving as nover before, and It Is being administered efficiently and honestly. Its people are now enjoying liberty and order under the protection of the United States, and upon this fact wo congratulate them and ourselves. Their material welfare must be as carefully and Jealously considered as th* welfare of any other portion of our country. Wo have given them the great gift of fr«e access for their products to the markets of the United States. I ask the attention of the Congress to the need of legislation concerning the public lands of Porto Rico. Progress In Cuba. "In Cubs such progress has been maAe toward putting the Independent government of the Island upon 0 firm footing tost before the present sr«ilon of the Congress closes this will be so accomplished fact, Cuba will then mean murderous anarchy. Such desertion of duty oh our part would be a crime against humanity. The character of Governor Taft and of his associates snd subordinates is a proof, If such be needed, of the sincerity of our effort to give the Islanders a constantly increasing measure of self-government, exactly as fast as they show themselves fit to exercise it. Since the civil government was established not an appointment has been made in the Islands with any reference to considerations of political Influence, or to aught else save the fitness of the man snd the needs of the service. "There mrt still troubles shead in the islands. The insurrection has become an affair of local banditti and*marauders, who deserve no higher regard than the brigands of portions of the old world. Encouragement, direct or indirect, to these insurrecto* stands on the same footing as encouragement to hostile Indians in the days when we still had Indian wars. As we will do everything in our power for the Filipino who is peaceful, we will take the sternest measures with the Filipinos who fellow the path of the Insurrecto and the ladrone. "The time hew come when there should be additional legislation for the Philippines. Nothing better can he done for the islands than to introduce industrial enterprises. Nothing would benefit' them so much as throwing them open to Industrial development. It is therefore necessary that the Congress should pass laws by which the resources of the Islands can be developed; so that franchises (for limited terms of years) can be granted to companies doing business in them, and every encouragement be given to the incoming of business men of every kind. "I call your attention ntost earnestly to the crying need of a cable to Hawaii and the Philippines, to be continued from the Philippines to points in Asia. We should not defer a day longer than necessary the construction of such a cable. It is demanded not merely for commercial but for political and military considerations. "Either the Congress should Immediately provide for the construction of a government cable, or else an arrangement should be made by which like advantages to those accruing from a government cable may be secured to the government by contract with a private cable company. Recommends Nicaragua* Canal. "No single great material work which remains to be undertaken on this continent Is of such consequence to the American people as the building of a canal across the Isthmus connecting North and Sduth America. While Its beneficial effects would perhaps be most marked upon the Pacific coast and the gulf and South Atlantic states, It would also greatly benefit other sections. It is emphatically a work which-It Is for the Interest of the entire country to begin and complete as soon as possible; it is one of those great works which only a great nation can undertake' with prospects of success, and which when done are not only permanent assets in the nation's material interests, but standing monuments to Its constructive ability. "I am glad to be able to announce to you that eur negotiations on this subject with Oreat Britain, conducted on both sides in a spirit of friendliness and mutual good will and respect, have resulted In my being able to lay before the Senate a treaty which If ratified will enable us to begin preparations for an Isthmian canal at any time, and which guarantees to this nation every right that it has ever asked in connection with the canal. In this treaty, the old Clayton-Buiwer treaty, so long recognised as Inadequate to supply the base for the construction and maintenance of a necessarily American ship canal, is abrogated. It specifically provides that the United States alone shall do the work of building and assume the responsibility of safeguarding the canal and shall regulate Its neuti f: use by all nations on terms of equality without the guaranty or interference of any outside- nation from any quarter. The signed treaty will at once be laid before the Senate, and if approved the Congress can then proceed to give effect to the advantages it secures us by providing for tho building of the canal. "The true end of every great and free people should be self-respecting peace; and this nation most earnestly dsslres sincere and cordial friendship with aJt others. Over the entire world, of recent yeera, wars between the greet civilized powers have become less and less frequent. Wars with barbarous or ami-barbarous peoples uome In an entirely different category, being merely a most regrettable but necescary international police duty which must be performed for the sake of the welfare of mankind. Peace can only be kept with certainty where both sides wish to keep it; but more aud more tho civilized peoples are realizing the wicked folly of war and are attaining that condition of just and intelligent regard far the rights of others which will la the eod, as we hope and believe, make weriaVwide peace possible. The peace conference at The Hague gave definite expression to this hope and belief and marked a stride toward their attainment. Tho Monroe Doctrine. "This same pesce conference acquiesced in our statement of the Monroe doctrine as compatible with the purposes and alms of the conference. "The Monroe doctrine should be the cardinal feature of the foreign policy of all the nations of the two Americas, as it is of the United States. The doctrine is a declaration that there must be no territorial aggranditeir »nt by any non-American power at tho expend* of any American power en American soil. It is in no wise intended ss hostile to any nation in the old world. Still l e u is it intended to give cover to any aggression by on* new world power at the expense of any other. It is simply s step, and a long step, toward assuring the universal peace of the world by securing the possibility of permanent peace on this hemisphere. "This doctrine has nothing to do with the commercial relations of any American powsr, save that it In truth allows each of them to form such a* it desires. In other words, it is realty a guaranty of the commercial independence of the Americas. We do not ask under this doctrine for any exclusive commercial dealings with any other Americas state. W* do not guarantee any state against punishment if it misconducts Itself; provided that punishment does not take the form of t h e acquisition of territory by any non-American power, "Our attitude in Cuba Is a sufficient guaranty of eur owv good faith. We hav* not th* Americas can prosper best if left to work our their own salvatichtn their own way. >owerful:'lftiew- 'fJegped* "The work of u^buUeW-th* nSvy must h* steadily continued. Whether wedeslre It m not; we must henceforth recognise th«t we> have intsrnatlonsl duties no less than International rights. Even- If our nag-were hauled down in the Philippines and Forte Rioo, even if we decided not to build the Isthmian canal, we should need *> thoroughly trained navy of adequate sine, or else he prepared definitely and for sll time 4» abandon th* idea that our nation Is among thoMjrtuo* sqns go down to th* nea Hi ships. Unless our oommeroe is always to he carried in foreign bottoms, we must have way craft to protect it. "Probably no other great nation In tho world is so anxious for peace as we are. There |s not a single civilised power which has anything whatever to fear from aggressiveness on our part. All we want w peace; and toward this end we wish to ho able to secure th* same respect for our rights in return, to insure fair treatment to us commercially, and to guarantee the safety of the American people. "Our people intend to abide by the Monro* doctrine and to insist upon it as the one sure means of securing the peace of the Western hemisphere. The .navy offers as tho only means of making our insistence upon the Monroe doctrine anything but a subject of derision to whatever nation chooses) to disregard it. We desire the peace which armed; ignominy to the craven and the weakling. "It is not possible to improvise a navy after war breaks out. The ships must ho built and the men trained long- in advance. In the late war with Spain the ships that dealt the decisive blows st Manila and Santiago had been launched from two to fourteen years, and they were able to do as they did because the men in the conning towers, the gun turrets and the engine-rooms had through long years of practice at sea learned* bow to do their duty. "It was forethought and preparation which secured us the overwhelming triumph of ISM. If we fail to show forethought ana preparation now. these may come a time when disaster will befall u s instead Of triumph; and should this tisse come, the fault will rest' primarily, net upon these whom the accident of events; puts iw supreme command at the moment, hut upon thee* who hav* failed* to prepare in advance. "There should be no cessation in the work of completing our navy. It Is unsafe and unwise not to provide this year for severs I additional battleships an* heavy armored cruisers, with auxiliary and! lighter craft In proportion; for the exact numbers and character I refer you to the report of th* Secretary of the Navy. But there ie something we> need even more than additions! ships, snd this is additional officers and! men. To provide battleships and cruisers sad then lay them up, with the expectation of leaving them unmanned until they are needed In actual war, would be worse than folly; it would be a crime against the nation. "To send any warship against a competent enemy unless those aboard It have been trained by years of actual sea service, including Incessant gunnery practice, would beto Invite not merely disaster, but the bitterest shame and humiliation. Four thousand additional seamen and one thousand additional marines should be provided; and an Increase In the officers should' be provided by making a large addition to the classes at Annapolis. ' Our Present Naval Forco. "We now have seventeen battleships- appropriated for, of which nine are complete* and have been Commissioned for- actual service. The remaining eight will, be ready in from two to four years, but It will take at least that time to recruit and train the men to fight them. It is of vast concern that wo have trained crews ready for the vessels by the tlm# they are commissioned. Good- ships and good guns are simply good weapons, and the best weapons are useless save In the hands of men who know how to fight with them. The men must be trained and drilled; under a thorough and well-planned system of progressive instruction, while the recruiting must be carried on with still greater vigor. "The naval militia forces are state organ!- atlons, snd are trained for coast service, and1 in event of war they will constitute the inner line of defense. They should receive hearty encouragement from the general government. "But in addition we should at once provide for a National Naval Reserve, organised. and trained under the direction of the Navy Department, and subject to the call of the Chief Executive whenever war becomes Imminent. It should be a real auxiliary to the naval seagoing peace establishment, and offer material to be drawn on at once for manning our ships in time of war. It should, be composed of graduates of the Naval Academy, graduates of the Naval Militia, officers and crews of coast-line steamers, longshore' schooners, fishing vessels and steam yachts, together with the coast population about such centers as life-saving stations and. lighthouses. Need for Powerful Nevoy* "The American people must either build and maintain an adequate navy or else make up their minds definitely., to acoept a secondary position in International affairs, not merely in political, but in commercial, matters. It has been well said: that there Ie no* surer way of courting national disaster than to be 'opulent, aggressive, and. unarmed.' "It is not necessary to increase our army beyond its present size at this. time. But it is necessary to keep it at the highest point. of efficiency. '"Every effort should be made- to. bring the> army to a constantly increasing state of efficiency. When on actual service no work save that directly in the line of such serv-iee should be required. The paper work In tho army, as In the navy, should be greatly reduced. What ia~ needed is proved power of command and capacity to work well In the field. Constant care is necessary to> prevent dry rot in the transportation and commissary departments. "The Congress should provide mease whereby it will be possible to have field exercises by at least a division of regulars, and it possible also a division of national guardsmen, once & year. "Only actual handling and proTidlag for men in masses while they are marching, camping, embarking, and disembarking, will It be possible to train the higher officers to perform their duties well and smoothly. MUltla Laws Obsolete, "Actioa should be taken, in reference to th* militia and to the raising ef volunteer forces. Our militia law is obsolete and worthless. The organisation and armament of the National Guard of the several states, which sre treated as militia In t*e appropriations by the Congress, should be made, identical with those provided for th* regular foroea. The obligations and duties ot the Guard tn time of war should be carefully defined, and a system established by law under which the method of procedure of raising volunteer fore** should be prescribed in advance. It is utterly impossible in the excitement and haste of impending war to do this satisfactorily If the arrangements have not been mad* long beforehand, Provision should be made for utilising in the first volunteer organisations called out the training of those citizens who have already had experience under arms, a'«A especially for the selection in advance of tho officers of any force which may be raised; for careful selection of the kind necessary is Impossible after the outbreak ef war. "That the army Is not st all a mere Instrument of destruction has been shown daring th* last three years. ,rn, th* Philippines, Cubs and Porto Rloo it has proved Itself s> great constructive force, a _#Jt potent Implement for-the upbuilding, or a peaceful cl»- luxation. * • Eulogy of Vsteran*. "No other ottiions dtterv* so welt of th* * +* 1 • • • >';".''•.••*•' ;>./vr - - ' ' ' > • • ' , ' "".'/V' '•'•••' •.'•••'•'*':'''••:'} ' • . •*''••'•'>•.'. ' ' • • " . • •-•• : • - • ;• . ' , ; ; . v l ' • ' : " • \ - \ H * . \ , > ' ' : • , * . . . V ^ ; . v i " . ''•"• >:•.••.'' •'• : -."•*.''•"•< v ' ' * - ' • - > • " / >'Oy.i.-.-r/^' >. f\ "TrT_ 'Pgggffl • ' . • » * * > . . . • > - « * " /MaaM>wovl4>'¥f.jn aUgatr united. fsavUie as tM V t t t l & ^ ^ i i f c M U «t ovld' 9 t j n f » 4 w » w . sad sur great aapsrttnsat la .riftulsr freedom gad sslf-gavsraineat a gtfiany teUure. Jsoreover, thejr Mi oalr left a* a united nation, bat tier left as alio as a ttrain ths minaory of U» Ibty deed* by waicfc the nation, w u k i p t Ws ays now tadeed e n nation, o u ta tact M vail as ^toaa*; .aa, aiw united fa wtr dsvooos to. ths Bag wnleh is the syev M t o f t M national gseatoesa end unity; and ta* eafir octafrleteness el our union ensblea at all. In every part of tat country, to glory la tM valor shown silks fey tM sons of the North and the sons of too South ta the timet that tried nun's souls. • MortS System Bndorsod. "Tho asorlt system of making appointments Is la its essenoe as democratic and American M the common schools system Hself. It simply moans that la olertoal sad other positions where the duties ire entirely nan-boHUcal. all spplkants should nsve a fair field and M favor, each standing on his merits ss he Is able to show them by practical test. Written competitive exsmlnatleM offer the only available means In many cases for applying this system. In other cases, u where laborers are employed, a system of registration undoubtedly can be widely extended. There are, «f course, plaoes where the writtea compotltlTe examination cannot be applied, and others where- It often by a* means aa Ideal solution, but where. under existing political conditions tt la, though an Imperfect means, yet the beat present s a w of get- • » • • • w * * • « ting satisfactory results. "It Is Important to have this system obtain at home, but It Is even mom important to have It applied rigidly la our insular possessions. The administration of <aese Islands should .bo as< wholly free from the suspicion of partisan politics as the administration Of the army and navy. All that-we ask from the public servant la the Philippines or Porto Rico Is that be reflect honor on his country by the way la which he snakes that country's rule a beneUt ta the peoples who have come under It This Is «33 that we should ask, and we canoe* afford *e we <ocntent with The message points wot the defects in oar present consular sendee, and *eaeauaends the passage of bills aow before Congress that will increase Urn eeVleacy. >Of the Indian problem It 8090« "In my Judgment «hw ttme (has arrived when wo should definitely make up pur minds to recognise the- Indian as an individual and not ss a member «f s tribe. The General Allotment Act is a aniens? pulverising engine to break up the tribal mass. It-acta directly upon taw fsasftr *t the Individual. - Under Its provisions some «farty thousand Indians have already become oiUsens of the United States. We ahendd now break up tho tribal funds, doing for them -what allotment doea tor the tetbal sands; that Is, they should be divided lata Individual .holdings. A stop ;V should he put upon the indiscriminate parmission to Indiana to lease their allotments. The effort should toe -steadily to make the Indian work Has any other man on hla own groend. The marriage laws of the Indians should he sonde the *am« ss those of the wattes. "In deattsg wrtth the aboriginal rones few things are more important than to preserve them trass the terrible physical and moral OjearadatWn resulting from the liquor trafne. We are doing411 we can to save our own Indian tribes from this evil. Wherever by international Agreement this same end can be attained an regards races where we do not poseess exclusive control, every effort should be made to bring It about "POT the sake of good administration, sound oeonemy, and the ladvancement of science, the Census Office as now constituted should be made a permanent government bureau. This wends Insure better, cheaper and—moresattslactorjr work, in the interest not only of our business but of statistic, economic and social science. "The remarkable growth of the postal service is shown in the fact that its revenues nave doubled and its expenditures have nearly doubled within twelve years. Its progressive development compels constantly increasing outlay, but In this period Of business energy and prosperity Its receipts grow so much faster than its expenses that the annual deficit htre been eteadlly reduced from $11,411,- 79 tn 1897 to $3,923,727 in 1901. Among recent yetal advances the success of rural free deHvwy wherever established has been so marked, and actual experience has made Its benefita «0 plain, that the demand for Its extension «a greneral anil urgent. 4?eenrth of Postal Service. *Tt ta yost that the great agricultural population should share tn the improvement of the service. The number of rural routes now in operation is 6,009, practically all established within three years, tand there are C.OOO applieatk> as awaiting action. It is expected that the number In operation at the close of the , -jf current fiaoal year will reach 8.C00. The mall * will then be daily carried to the doom of 1,700,000 «* onr people who hsve heretofore been dependent upon distant offices, and onethtrd of miX thai portion >of the country which Is adapted he i t wrlll he covered by this kind of service. m By MRS. HENRY WOOD. Author of Csjuat Lynas), E t c au IsTall Matter. "The full measure tot ipoatal progress which might be realized has -long been hampered and obstructed by the heavy burden imposed on the government (through the Intrenched and well-understood abuses which have grown up in connection with second-class mall matter. The extent <of this burden appears when n te stated that While the second- class matter makes nearly three-fifths of the weight of all the mall, it paid tor the last fiscal year only S4.291445 of the aggregate postal revenue -of fill,631,193. If the pound rate of postage, which produces the large loss thus entailed, and which was fixed by the Congress with the purpose <of encouraging the dissemination of public information, were limited te the legitimate newspapers and periodicals actually contemplated by the law, no just exception could be taken. That expense would he the recognized and accepted cost of a flberal public tpolloy deliberately adopted for «, justifiable end. But much of tbe matter which enjoys the privileged rats fs wholly outside of tbe intent of the law, and has seen red admission only through an evasion of its requirements or through lax construction. The proportion of such wrongly included matter Is estimated by postal experts ta he one-half of tho whole volume of second-class mall. If tt Jae only » one-third or one-quarter, the magnitude of tbe burden is apparent. The PostofBce Department has now undertake* to remove the abuses so far as Is possible by a stricter application of the law; and it should ho sustained In it* effort." "We view with lively Interest and keen hopes of beneficial reaults the procedlasjs of the Pan-American Congress, convoked at the Imitation of Mexico, and now sitting at the Mexican capital. The delegates of the TJaHad States are under the most liberal lnstraotisas to 00 operate with their colleagues In sll matters promising advantage to the great family of American commonwealths, M well in their relations smong themselves ss ta their domestic advancement and la their Intercourse with the world at large. The occurrences arising from ths "Boxer** outbreak la Ohlaa are reviewed tn detail, and ths steps taken to secure to ths United States Its soars of ths trade of ths Orient ars exptainsd. Ths message concludes: "The death of Queen Victoria caosed ths people of ths United States deep and hesrtfelt sorrow, to which the government gave fall expression. When President MeXlnlsy died, our nation in turn received from every quarter of the British empire expressions of grief and sympathy no less smears. Ths death of the Empress Dowager Frederick of Germany also aroused the genuine sympathy of the American people; and this sympathy WM cordially reciprocated by Germany when ths President was assassinated. Indeed, tram every quarter of the civilised world ws received, at the time of ths Preeldsnt's death. assurances of > sueh grief and regard M ta touch the hearts of our people. Xa ths midst af our affliction we< reverently thank ths Almighty that we ar* at peace with the nations af mankind; and ws firmly Intend that our CHAPTER «,—(Continued.) "Even than my lova; Alices you like me more thaa you admit Unsay your words, my dearest, and give me hope." "Do not vet me," she resumed,.in a pained tone; "do not seek to turn me from my duty. I—I, though I scarcely like to-apeak of these sacred things, Qerard, I have put my hand on the plough; even you cannot turn me back." •'Tell me one thing, Gerard; it will be safe. Was the dispute about Fran* ces Cheneviz?" He contracted his brow, and nodded. *And you'could refuse her! You must learn to love her, for she would make you a good wife." "Much chance there is now of my making a wife of any one." *<Oh, this will blow over in time; I tfeel it will. Meanwhile ;" ""Meanwhile you destroy every hopeful feeling I thought to take to cheer we in my exile!" was his impatient Interruption. "I love you alone, Alice; 1 have loved you for months, truly, fervently, and I know you must have seen it." "Love me still, Qerard," she softly answered, "but not with the love you should give to one of earth, the love you will give to Frances Chenevlx. Think of me as one rapidly going; soon to be gone." "Oh, not yet!" he cried in aa imploring tone, as if it were as she willed. "Not just yet; I hope to see you return from exile. Let us say farewell while we are alone " She spoke the last words hurriedly, for footsteps were heard. Gerard snatched her to him, and laid his face upon hers." "What cover did you say the book had?" demanded Frances Chenevix of Gerard, who was then leaning back on the sofa, apparently waiting for her. "A mottled? I cannot see anything like it." "No? I am sorry to have given you the trouble, Fanny. It has gone, perhaps, amongst the 'has beens.'" "Listen7" said AIice~~removing her hand from before her face, "that was a carriage Btopped. Cin they be come home?" Frances and Gerard flew into the next room, whence the street could be seen. A carriage had stopped, but not at their house. "It is too early for them yet," said Gerard. "I am sorry things go so cross just now, with you, Gerard," whispered Lady Frances. "You will be very dull over there." "Ay; fit to hang myself, if you knew all. And the bracelet may turn up, and Lady Sarah be sporting it on her arm again and I never know that the cloud is off for me. No chance that any of you will be at the trouble of writing to a fellow." "I will," said Lady Frances. "Whether the bracelet turns up or not, I will write you sometimes, if you like, Gerard, and give you all the news." "You are a good girl, Fanny," returned he, in a brighter accent, "and I will send you my address as soon as I have got one. You are not to turn proud, mind, and be off the bargain, if you find it's offensive." Frances laughed. "Take care of yourself, Gerard." So Gerard Hope got clear off into exile. Did he pay his expenses with the proceeds of the diamond bracelet? policy shall bs such aa to continue unbroken these International reiat' •pact and good will, relations of mutual xn» THEODOM ROOSBV1LT. Walt* House, December 3, UOL CHAPTER XII. I . The stately rooms of one of the finest houses in London were open for the reception of evening guests. Wax lights, looking innumerable when reflected from the mirrors, shed-their rays on the gilded decorations, on the fine paintings, and on the gorgeous dresses of the ladies; the enlivening strains of the band invited to the dance and the rare exotics emitted a sweet perfume. It was the West Bud residence of a famed and wealthy city merchant of lofty standing; his young wife was an earl's daughter and the admission to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Lady Adela Netherleigh was coveted by the gay world. "There's a mishap!"almost screamed a pretty looking girl. She had dropped her handkerchief and stooped for it, and her partner stooped also; in his hurry he put his foot upon her t&in, white dress, she rose at the same moment and the bottom of her skirt was torn half off. "Quite impossible that I can finish the quadrille," quoth she to htm, half in amusement, half provoked at the misfortune. "You must find another partner, and I will go and get this repaired." She went upstairs; by some neglect, the lady's maid was not in attendance, and too Impatient to ring and wait for her, down she flew to the housekeeper's parlor. She was Quite at home In the house, for she was the sister of Its mistress. She had gathered the damaged dress up in her arms, hut her white petticoat fell in rich folds around her. "Just look, what an object that stupid " And there stopped the young lady; for instead of the housekeeper and lady's maid, whom she expected to meet, nobody was in the room but a gentleman—a tall handsome man. She looked thunderstruck; and then slowly advancing and staring at him as if not believing her own eyes. "My goodness, Gerard! Well, I should just as soon have expected to meet the dead here." "How are you, Lady Frances?" ho said, holding out his hand with hesitation. "Lady Frances! I am much obliged to you for your formality. Lady Frances returns her thanks to Mr. Hope for his polite inquiries," continued she in a tone of pique, and honoring him with a swimming ceremony of courtesy. He caught her hand. "Forgive me, Fanny, but our positions are altered— at least mine us; and how did I know that you were not?" "You are an ungrateful—raven," cried she. "to croak like that After getting me to write you no end of letters and all the news about everybody, beginning 'My dear Gerard,' and ending *Your affectionate Fanny,' and being as good to you as a sister, you meet me with 'My Lady Frances!' Now, don't squeeze my hand to atoms. What on earth have you come to England for?" "I could not stop there," he returned with emotion; "I was fretting away my heartstrings. So I took my resolution and came back; guess in what way, Frances, and what to do." "How should I know? To call me 'Lady Frances,', perhaps." "As a clerk; a clerk to earn my bread. That's what I am now. Very consistent, is it not, for one in my position to address familiarly Lady Frances Chenevix?" "YouTnever spoke a grain of sense in your live, Gerard," she exclaimed, peevishly. "What do you mean?" "Mr". Netherleigh has taken me into his counting house." "Mr. Netherleigh!" she echoed in surprise. "What, with that—that " "That crime hanging over me. Speak up, Frances." "No; I was going to say that doubt. I don't believe you guilty; you know that, Gerard." "I am in his house, Frances, and I came up here tonight from the city to bring a note from his partner. I declined any of the reception rooms, not caring to meet old acquaintances, and the servants put me into this." "But you had a mountain of debts in England, Gerard, and were afraid of arrest." "I have managed that; they are going to let me square up by installments. Has the bracelet never been heard of?" "Oh, that's gone for good; melted down in a caldron, as the Colonel calls it, and the diamonds reset. It remains a mystery of the past, and is never expected to be solved." "And they will suspect me! What is the matter with your dress?" "Matter enough," answered she. letting it down, and turning round for his inspection. "I came here to get it repaired. My great booby of a partner did it for me." "Fanny, how is Alice Seaton?" "You have cause to ask for her. She is dying." "Dying!" repeated Mr. Hope in a hushed, shocked tone. "I do not mean actually dying this night, or going to die tomorrow; but she is dying by slow degrees, there is no doubt. It way be weeks oft yet; I cannot tell." "Where is'she?" "Curious to say, she is where you left her—at Lady Sarah Hope's. Alice could not bear the house after the loss of the bracelet, for she was so obstinate and foolish as to persist that the servants must suspect her even if Lady Sarah did not. She felt, and this spring Lady Sarah saw her, and was so shocked at the change in her, the extent to which she had wasted away, that she brought- her to town by main force, and we and the doctors are trying to nurse her up. It seems of no use." - "Are you also . staying at Colonel Hope's again?" "I invited myself there a week or two ago to be with Alice. It is pleasahter, too, than being at home." "I suppose the Hopes are her tonight?" "My sister is. I do not think your uncle has come yet" "Does he ever speak of me. leas resentfully?" "Not he; I think his storming over a it has only made his suspicions stronger. Not, a weak panes but ha begins again afcont that dateatabla bracelet, He i* unalterably persfuad«L thai yon took it, and nobody must dare put in a word in your defease." ' "And does your sister honor mo with the same belief?" demanded Mr. Hope bitterly. "Lady Sarah is silent on the point to me; 1 think she scarcely knows what i<y belieye. You see I tell you all freely, Gerard." CHAPTER XIII. Before another word could be apok« en Mr. Netherleigh entered. An aristocratic man, with a noble countenance. He bore a sealed note for Mr. Hope to deliver in the city. "Why, Fanny!" he exclaimed to his sister-in-law, "you here?" "Yes; look at the sight they have made me," replied she, shaking down her dress for his benefit, as she had previously done for Mr. Hope. "I am waiting for some one of the damsels to mend it for me. I suppose . Mr. Hope's presence has scared them away. Won't mamma be in a fit of rage when she sees it, for it was new tonight." Gerard Hope shook hands with Lady Frances, and, Mr. Netherleigh, who had a word of direction to give him, walked with him into the hall. As they stood there, who should enter but Colonel Hope, Gerard's uncle. He started back when he saw Gerard. . "C—a—can I believe my senses?" stuttered he. "Mr. Netherleigh, is he one of your guests?" "He is here on business," was the merchant's reply. "Pass on, Colonel." "No, sir, I will not pass oiC cried the enraged Colonel, who had not rightly caught the word business. "Or if I do pass on, it will only be to warn your guests to take care of their jewelry. "No, sir," he added, turning to his nephew, "you can come back, can you, when the proceeds of your theft is spent! You have been starring it in Calais, I hear; how long did the bracelet last you to live upon?" "Sir," answered Gerard, with a pale face, "it has been starving rather than starring. I asserted my innocence at the time, Colonel Hope, and I repeat it now." "Innocence!" ironically repeated the Colonel, turning to all sides of the hall, as if he took delight in parading the details of the unfortunate past "The trinkets were spread on- a table in Lady Sarah's own house. You came stealthily into it—after being forbidden it for another fault—went stealthily into the room, and the next minute the diamond bracelet was missing. It was owing to my confounded folly in listening to a parcel of women that I did not bring you to trial at the time; I have only once regretted not doing it, and that has been ever sinee. A little wholesome correction at the penitentiary might have made an honest man of you. Good-night, Mr. Netherleigh! If you encourage him in your house, you don't have me." Now another gentleman had entered and heard this; some servants also heard it. Colonel Hope, who firmly believed in his nephew's guilt, turned off peppery and indignant; and Gerard, giving vent to sundry unnephewlike expletives, strode after him. The Colonel made a dash into a street cab and Gerard walked towards the city. Lady Frances Chenevix, her dress right again, at least to appearance, was sitting to get her breath after a whirling waltz. Next to her sat a lady who had also been whirling. Frances did not know her. "You are quite exhausted; we kept it up too long," said the cavalier in attendance on the stranger. "What can I get for you?" 'My fan; there it is. Thank you. Nothing else." "What an old creature to dance herself down!" thought Frances. "She's 40. if she's a day." The lady opened her fan and proceeded to use it, the diamonds of her rich bracelet gleamed right in the eyes of Lady Frances Chenevix. Frances looked at it and started, she strained her eyes and looked again; she bent nearer to it and became agitated with her emotion. If her recollection did not play her false, that was the lost bracelet. She discerned her sister. Lady Adela Netherleigh. and glided up to her. "Adela, who is that lady?" she asked pointing to the stranger. "I don't know who she 1B," replied Lady Adela, carelessly. "I did not catch the name. They came with the Cadogans." "The idea of your having people in your house that you don't know!" indignantly spoke Frances, who was working herself into a fever. "Where's Sarah, do you know that?" "In the card room, glued to the whist table." Lady Sarah, however, had unglued herself, for Frances only turned from Lady Adela to encourage her. "I do believe your lost bracelet is in the room," she whispered in agitation. "I think I have seen it" "Impossible!' responded Lady Sarah Hope. ^ (To be continued.) •si * *e+. • t v .•»» ••«« »S » «« < *4./1 "If —-r»,i if! H'g'—r—T- FUNHY KIMD OF I'.TsV* VaUS Arms*, Who* la certain - pant of •aye a modern Ananias, them i» emcaaionally found a reptile, know* ae> the joint snake. Whoa attacked. ga>- cording to the stories told by olA owt> tiers, it files in pieces, ernes part t a k - ing care of itself. A hark named Osterhout attacked one of the other day near Shamokin, aaaVte* bin utter amassment, it broke aS «pw each section jumping off in a difft direction. In the course of an he returned the same way, and utterly amazed to see it all together., except the tail piece. After waiting a few moments, nosaw the tall coming up to Join faa body, taking sharp, auick little jerkn. It came nearer and nearer until within a few inches of the three-quartersnake, when it gave a sudden and hitched on in the proper with a fuss resembling the popping of a cap. Osterhout knocked it to several times, and each time it together again. He carried his amusement too Car, however, in throwing the tail the creek, "just to see," he said, long it would take to catch up," H never caught up. The snake carried to the house, where a new tail is beginning to grow out to replace* the other. Physicians Mnnfe InteareeCed. Korthport, Mich., Dec 9.—The aaeda eal men are just now eagerly rttsmsa Ing a most remarkable cure of a eweta. case of Kidney Disease in this coaatjv. Mr. Byron O. Leslie of Northport Banter years been a victim of kidney derangements, with all the consequent pain and annoyance. He was gradually growing worse and as the diaeaaa advanced he became very despondent, often wondering if he would have to endure this suffering all his lifetime. But at last he found a remedy that cured him in Dodd's Kidney Pills. Ha was much pleased, but did not any/ much about it lest the good effect nV experienced would not last. Now,. however, after months of continue* good health he has concluded that kmis permanently cured and his a n - nouncement of this has caused a pre>-- found sensation among the pbysicSsaas and the people who knew of his apparently hopeless condition. l>ante passorl most of his-life as an tfxtlc from tliu only city In wJiu-a het. c:ir«*r to liv*>. Sometimes 1 Tie only dliTcrouco be>- tu(tn a boo:u nud a boomerang is is. tho orthography. Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co. send sotagr book free. Your druggist sells the WM and it stops pain. 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U ANDRCWS^ACO TJfUBtoiY, 9EQ. 1?, 1901. - X T ' By a vote of the board of Begetttn, hereafter it wilt cost #6 per week in the ward and 110 per week for a private room in the hospital of the University of Michigan. I V — — » 1 - . 1 » TOCare<t Cold I s O t e S a y Take Laxative Brotno Quinine Tablets. All dragguts refund the money if it fails.io core. E. W. Grove's si«- natore is on each boir. 25c. To Curator the University of Michigan. I t costs over $7,000 for help to care for the U. of M. Jbaildings at Ann Arbor. The work and pay is ae follows for the year:- 11 janitors -(mechanic*), per yekr 2 janitors (without trade). " EdlUd 4»f 4h« W, 0. T VM Pi0«ka«r <t ^ c ^ p e h t e r s / 3 teamsters 1 stablemap 1 ohief engineer, 3 engineers. 3 coal handlers, 4 firemen, 4( * * (( (C (< (( (< (( per day $ 500 450 600 450 450 1,400 700 460 1.65. Saw Death near. "It often made my heart, ache/ writes L. C. Overstreet, nf Elgin, Tenn., 4,to bear my wife cousrh until it seemed her weak, and sore lungs vould collapse. Good doctors said she was so far prone with consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but a friend reccommended Dr. King's New Discovery and persis tent use of this excellent medicine saved her life." It's' absolutely guaranteed for coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma and all Throat and Lunp dieeases. 50J and $1.00 at P. A. Siuler's. Trial bottles free. Taxes Tarsus Saloons lu Llv. Co. A great many people suppose that the license from the saloons, is a great revenue to the taxpayer not knowning that careful statistics show that for every dollar received from the the saloon we pay oat 21} dollars in support of those who are inj ured directly or indirectly by the traffic. Before another year rolls,by and Ltv. Co. tries her 2nd murder suit, coining directly from intoxioatin she may be led to think that it does not pay financially to license , the liquor dealer. Mr. Lewis w h o spoke so interestingly at the M. E. church Sunday^Dec. 1st has made a special study of the facts in our state for the past year. H e personally visited the cities in VanBuren Co. and inqiured of the business men their opinion of j e w e j s f0rm a ma«net of mighty pow prohibition in the Co. They all er'to the average woman. Evep that The U. S. Civil Service Commission will hold examinations at several places Tii each^state, during March and April, to secure younjr men and women for the government service. 9 r 889 persons secured positions last year through these examination. Probably 10,000 appointments will be made this year. All appointments are for Hie for most positions only a common school education is required. Salaries at appointment vary from $660 to $1,200 a year with' liberal promotions afterward. Politics is not considered. This affords a good opportunity for people between 16 and 45 years of age. Those desiring places of this kind can get full information about them, free, by writing to The Columbian Correspondence College, Washington, D. C. and asking for its Civil Service Catalogue, number thr^e. i\«-h '..;< J'S C :J>'.r r * n l r . i-'.iwin \v(\';r , ihi-lv he;}(ls. wi'jir no ljoad }', ;nl {'rem that part of the world a JI Uusdian woman who I.i :;> trim and modern in dress i bout with her hair disheveled to tlit- poiut of the ludicrous. w;: A Woman's Awfnl Peril. "Thire is only one chance to save your life and that is through an operation" were the startling words beard by Mrs. I. B. Bunt of Lime Ridge, Wis., from her family doctor after he bad vainly tried to care her of a Irigattnf case of stomaob trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones bad formed and «he constantly grew worse. Then she b'egan to use Electric Bitters which wholly cured ber. It's a wonderful Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy.. Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50o. Guaranteed. For sale by ?. A. Sigler. A. Thoroviffhbred. She— Is It true that when you proposed to me you didn't know whether I was worth a penny? ! > - A b M l u t e l y . Bat I always was \v|n;ng to take chanese.-Detroit Free , PICKS. gtvp the Cotiffb and wo r k s off the . Cold. L?xatire promo-Quinine Tablet* cure a cold in one Ai»y. No > ore, no p»y. fries 25 cents. Subscribe for the DISPATCH united even those that had voted against local option, in praise of law. All of the leading nien of the county are strongly in favor of non-license because of the improvement in business since the saloons were abolished. One of the leading bankers told him that before they got local option there was but one bank in theu town and it doing a small business. Now there are two and each one doing twice the business the former one did. This indicates that the business of the town is 4 times what it was under license. The jail record shows the following: Drunks and disorderlies confined during the license years of 1882-3-4, 116; during the local option years 1892-3-4, 47. A decrease of more than half. An effort is being made in Liv. Co. to have the local option law submitted to the people for vote next spring at the election. It is a great mystery to many as to how the vote of the men in the various parties can%e unified without the creation of a new party. It is very simple. Right here the local. option laws come in- to h«lp in the very work which the anti-saloon league advocates. The law provides tnat the ballot shall be printed separate from any party ballot, thus: Are you in favor of the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in Livingston County? • Are you in favor of prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating 9 liquors iu Livingston County? • Now when a man goes to the polls what is to hinder him from voting his party tioket and voting this slip against the saloon? Nothing! What will happen when this takes place? What is to hinder its taking? Nothing to hinder it because it provides a perfect ground of unification by the elimination of party politics entirely from the question and appeals to every mau ou moral grounds alone in the interests of his boy and girl his wife and neighbors. When can we do it? Now, this very minute you can get at i t No waiting for party campaigns; the object and work is before you now. In the name of God stop party quarreling and take hold of this intensely practical Work. Petitions are being circulated asking the" supervisors to submit this question to the people next spring. Let every vo\er see that he si^usit. A v e r y interesting meeting ofthe WCTU was held last Thursday pm,;i^mm^^m^ The following is^an extract fr^rn one of the leaduigs: . "TJw ^¢¢- sition taken by Gen, Jtttes in his annua.1 rtpoit to the Secretary of war fa voting the anti-canteen law is what ye are led to expect, from an interview with the general last January when he declared,"The American army is far better off without intoxicants of any kjndV He emphatically says, "the welfare of the Army no longer demands the can teen.consequently no nee* cessity exists for the repeal of the anti-canteen law." This must have great weight with. members of congress if enemies of the bill urge its repeal. Certainly the position taken by Gen. Miles, who is a.practical soldier, having come to his present exalted position from the ranks, and knowing the needs of the men as few others do will carry force and weight. M Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is the order of a woman's preferences. 1 1 " D o e day I w a s mvitsd to d;«u*r wlti* the jQonnt of .fenaepbeia a t greatest of all jewels, health, Is often ruined in the strenous efforts to make or save the money to purchase them It a woman will risk b<*r kealtb to get a coveted g e m , then let her fortify herself against the insiduous consequences of coughs, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Booscbee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest consumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease from.the system, It is not a cure all,but it is a certain cure for coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You can get. Dr. G. G. Greene's reliabk remedies at F . A. Sig- I r-s drag store, Pinckney. Get Greene's Special Ajmanac. A U t i l e ' S a r c a s t i c . Maid {to lady at door)—Mrs. Spencer is not at home. Caller (who knows differently)—Oh, I'm so sorry! But never mind. Tell Mrs. Spencer when she comes in that I called to say that I'm awfully glad she goes out more than she did. I've always wondered why she kept herself cooped up in the bouse all the time.— Boston "Transcript Food Changed to Poison. Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like those of arsenic but Dr. King's N e w Life PiPs expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gent ly, easily but urely, curing Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25c at Jj1. A. Signer's. Four Kinds of Pupils. The Talmud says there are four kinds of pupils—the sponge and tbe funnel, the strainer and the sieve. The sponge is he who taketh up everything, and the funnel is he who taketh in at this ear and letteth out at that; the strainer is he that letteth go the wine and retaineth the dross, and the sieve is he that letteth go the bran and retalneth the lino flour. The student who begins at least to wish to belong to the last named class will not have been sent to college in vain. Says He Was Tortured. "I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk," writes H. Robinson, Hillsborough, 111., "but Bucklen's Arnica Saive coinpletly cured rhein." Acts like « i a g i c on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure gua ran teed hy F. A. Sigler. 25c. * H i s Watch'loff. Mrs. Suburb—Oh, my dear, that magnificent watchdog you brought home yesterday is gone. Mr. Suburb—Eh? Did he break the chain? "No; but an ugly looking tramp came around and acted so terribly that I let the dog loose, but instead of tearing tbe tramp to pieces he went off with him." "Great; Scot! It must have been the same tramp I bought him of." 49h& This afffofttur* is on every box IUM gstmiae Laxative Brom<H(}uiiiwe fi»i* tbe nmdy tbst c a m • • • M i a • » • aa/ « « | M « « M « I > ^ ' * . ' ^ - d«fiee of Prini&i VPQ Bismarck l a Mn. Tbe coum^ tf forme* charge d'atfalre* In Paris, w a s a . great collector of . autogra pbs. After a*, repast tbe count exhibited a sheet o* paper on which Guicot and .Thiers bad affixed their signature*.- '^t la very interesting." said Prince von Bismarck. "Allow me to show this .to my wife." (She w a s sick in bed at that time.) In a t e w minutes the chancellor returned, and, returning tbe sheet of >paper to the diplomat from Wurttemberg, b e added, "I hope that I did not spoil it by writing something on i t " Here follows what was written on the paper,: *My long life baa teusht a* tbst it is aacsmry to forgive « good deal sad forget nothing. OUOOT. 4 little forgetfulness does not djaiaiihthe anoertty of forgiveness. TBDUS. My awn life has taught me that I have s great deal to forget sad s great deal for which to be forgiven. V. BXSKUCK. —Berlin Frele Press. ^ I5w ^BP^day> Season. Orn. **, rvotad tri* eeo all stations,- ajad to. jpfaj u on connecting H^es. ^ 0 ^ andinclndingJan. 3, °Wa ' Af ', agonts for particulars. ' tL, Blast Jada-a Morris. On one occasion, in trying an abduction case, Lord Morris, once chief justice of Ireland, addressed the jury as follows: "I am compelled to direct you to find a verdict of guilty in this 'case, but you will easily see that I think it Is a trifling thing, which I regard as quite unfit to occupy my time. It Is more valuable than yours. At any rate, it is much better paid for. Find, therefore, the prisoner guilty of abduction,, which rests, mind ye, on four points— the father was not averse, the mother was not opposed, the girl was willing and the boy was convaynient." The jury found the prisoner guilty, and the judge sentenced him to remain in the dock till the rising of the court. Hardly had he delivered sentence than, turning to the sheriff, Lord Morris said: "Let us go," and, looking at the prisoner, he called across the court, "Marry the girl at once, and God bless you both." How Hlflrh Birds Ply. A Strassburg aeronaut says he has seen an eagle at the height of 3,000 yards, and again a pair of storks and a buzzard 900 yards above the sea level. On March 10, 1800, some aeronauts observed a lark flying at a height of X000 yards. On July 18, 1899, another balloon met a couple of crows at an altitude of 1,400 yards. These, however, are exceptions. Birds are hardly ever seen above a height of 1,000 yards; even above 400 yards they are not frequent All diseases start in the bowels. Keep them open or you will be sick. CASCARETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening griping feeling. Six million people take and recommend Cascarefs. Try a 10c box. All druggists. Good Reading For Ever body. In addition to its special article by famous men and wome*n and its stories by tbe most popular living writers of fiction Tho Youth's Companion presents from week to week many regular features of great value. The editorial pages discusses the public questions of the day in a spirit of impartiality, the aim being to give the reader the material forming his own opinions. The article on the care of the health which has been published every week for many years is of the greatest value. The departments of Cunent Events" and Nature and Science give the important news of the wortd in condensed form. The childrens' pa^e provides diversion for the little ones, and the anecdofts and miscellany have their share in making the paper a complete .reasury of good reading- An illustsated prospectus of the new volume foa 1902 will be sent to any address free. Every new subscriber whosends ¢1.75 for the 1902 volume now will receive free all the issues for the remaining weeks of 1901^ and The Companion Calender for 1902 lithographed in twelve colors and gold. y T H E Y O U T H ' S COMPANION, 195 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass. lit . Gtssisi t u r n e d C C & lever sold is batt. Btwars of tbt dealer who tries to tell ''•omethtog j u t as p o d . " ;_ A Card. i; t the undersigned, do hereby agr«- to refund the money on a 50 cent bo* tie "of Greene's Warranted Syrup <• Tar ff it fafles ro core your, cough < r cold.* I also guarantee a 25-cent bo1 • tie to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t28 Wilis. Darroir.v The Home Correspondence School B r i n g * a S u c c e s s - ful C o l l e g e Training t o y o u r o w n H o m e , H A S 16,000 S T U D E N T S Now Taught by MaiL^ HoweU, Nov. 20,1901. Mr. A.R. Crttfenden;. Bear Sir:—It gives me no little pleasure to esy a word of commendation in be half of Corresponding Schools. Ftor some time Z have been acquainted with such a work carried on by Free, W. R. Harper, of tbe Chicago University. It's results are beyond expectation. M any young men and women have been fitted for good, and honorable positions by each schools. Inthis dsy and age, there is no need ef anyone being without a good education. Wishing you the best of success I remain Yours Truly L. J. CROSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If you or your friends are interested let one of us know and wo will call and tell you all about it. i\, Riley Critenden, Oxgraxiizer* . HOWELL, MICH. CLUB RAISEB;S MARY BENNET, Fowlerville; HARRY C. DURFEE, Oak Grove; RILL W. Monks, Piuckney. E.W.DANIELS NORTH LAKES AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No charge for Auction bills. Postomce address, Chelsea, Michigan. Or arrangements made at this office. Railroad Gtiide. > AND STEAMSHIP UNSSm Popular route* for A n n Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and for Howell, Owosso, A l m a , Mt Pleasant Cadillac, Manistee, Traverse City and points in Northwestern Mjchtgan. W. H . B E N N E T T , G. P . A. Toledo P E R E MARQUETTE Zaa. aff»«t a T o v . 3 , I S O l , * Trains leave South Lyon as follows:. For Detroit and East, * 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., 8:68 p. m. For Grand Rapids, North and West, 9:45 a. m., 2:08 p. m. 6:20 p. M. For Saginaw and Bay City, 10:36 a. h., 2:24 p. in., 8:58 p. m. For Toledo and Sooth, 10:36 a. m, FftANKBiY, H. F. MOBLLEU, Agent, South Lyon. G. P. A., Detroit. ttrand Trunk Railway System. '• • • M. A. L. nrvisroN, Arrivals and.Departures of trains from Pinckney. All trains dally, execot Sundays. KAST B O U N D : No- 98 Passenger, G:8» A. *.* Mo. 30 Express &:1IP. M. No.44Mi«d .......•„,..,»:* *.«.' • wisTBOUJCD: No. 17 Passenger.., ..8:57 A. M. *fo. ttBiprtcs..,...,' .J»:»P. JaVij No.43Mlxed.....>..v wsVtf R.af. v Nos. ts and. » has through coach between Detroit az>4 Jackson. W. J. Blast, A Flotkasr * • ' > . ' ^ . - V : , s ftjj <^.,,v ,v^ .AimnStrA; Soitf bland; of Dttrp|t h « b^^yranlea a patent on i a w chind Tolr aompresjiinj? j>**t or other .>' * 'fry V, •t: * * t ^.., m#c^l^^it wa» to HV^ fownjasUH ^4 i# th§-peac factory at Ohelsea, bad1 who waa buried oyah a month ago. toailproject been opmpltftf, ^ H • ^ ¾ ¾ ^ ^ ? ! ? ^ "Ca* several beet bagar factories, canniojr ~" ~ ~ factories, etc. it had gone way and set down. back - • * • • - • - fc Justice Blind ? This is tbe way the Jf enton Inde pendent look« at it: ,»' "A*Port Buron man stole a pair of rubber boots, and within an hour was sentenced to one year at Ionia. Another Port Huron noa« some days ginoe stole 157,000, but he has not been troubled by the mills of Justice, and bis friends are trying to fix the matter up. Which man is the more worthy of pan is h ment ? — ; > SJJI s State Association of Farmers Clubs. > The annual meeting of the Micbi gan State Association of Farmer's Clubs will oe hnld at the Senate cba.robej, Lansfng, t e x t Tuesday and Wednesday, Deo. 10 and 11. The Michigan State Grange Association will also meet there at the same time. A good program is arranged for each day and will prove interesting to all who may attend. We understand that some from here expect to attend. The E/ectrtc Road Heard from Again. It will be remembered by our readers that a few weeks ago we had an article relative to an electric line from Detioit via of Plymouth* Dover. Birkett, Pinckney and Lansing. After the visit of Mr. Brownell who was looking the matter up Mr. Birkett was waiting lor a letter which arrived Dec. 2, part of which is published below :^ "As to the electric road project: I was very favorably impressed with he route frdm your place (Dover) to Pinckney, Mason and Lansing, and so reported. From your residence the J line could run east via of Hudson and I tbe old state r « d to Plymouth and Detroit or to t>%ter to connect with the Boland or Ha^kes-Angus line, or both ae tbere would probably be business sufncMdt^om Dexter and that territory to warrant building the four miles from H melton to Dexter, if the main line should be built via of Plymouth. No action has yet been taken on my report and probably will not be until after New Years, as they are very busy negotiating another large deal outside of tbe state.1' This is Hie Month To P a y V O U P Subscription, I treat yon with a secret John Henry?' " 'Deed an* yo' kin, sab." "Well, it leVt known bore, but I'm a medical student In Baltimore. What X came down here for is a cadaver. Yon know what that la, don't you?" * ' "It's a bird, ain't r t r said John Henry thoughtfully. "'Taln't a buasard, I reckon." "No, no," said Emslie, sinking bis voice almost to a whisper. "It's a dead body. What I want is old Ephraim, and I'll giv« you $20 if you'll help me get him." "An' if we git caught?" said John Henry dubiously. "Oh, we'll be hanged, of course," said ISmsUe cheerfully. "Are you willing to take the chances for $20?" John Henry said he thought he was, "Very well, then," said Emslie. "Meet me iit 12 tonight at the colored graveyard and bring a spade with you." John Henry promised to do so, and Emslie returned to Bloodgood and the rest to report. "The black rascal!" said Bloodgood in disgust. "Didn't I tell you he'd rob the dead?" The night was without a moon, and everything favored the iniquitous proceeding. At 12 Emslie met John Henry at the designated place, which was not a cheerful one, to say the least, for an appointment "Well, you're here, I see," he said. "Have you brought a spade with you? Now show me old Ephraim's grave." John Henry led the way through a tangle of blackberry vines and creepers. His knees were beginning to knock under him. "Now dig," commanded Emslie when the other paused before a freshly made mound. "Let's get through with this business as soon as we can." | John Henry took off his coat preparatory to begiuning tus ghastly work. Before'he put his spade into the ground he looked si round l\>r nnothor reassuring gltinee nt his companion. But Ems- Wo had mysteriously disappeared. Almost a: i!:;> s.amo time a number of dark fori::* r;;!-r> e.;i as i::yst: riously o:i all sides..«.:•;:::::i.1 _iiiin. .h >!::i lie::ry. was N:> fi\j;!ii;':!t'd,thnt l:c fell' d..-,vnon his knee::. l > i \;.\:-[.t tkei' Were the V.euiz.'Ms (,(' the place see!:i:ig vonq-ea. iee until ho heard a stern y^'.iw which iie recognized as Colonel Washington's, say: . "So we've eaught you red handwl, you scoundrel: Light a lantern, some of you, and we'll see who it is." In the glare of the match John Henry noticed that. every one wore a black half mask and carried a shotgun. He endeavored to collect his frightened wits. " 'Deed I ain't did nuffln wrong," he expostulated. "Fo' Gawd I ain't, gemmen!" "Then'what are you doing here at this hour?" "I Jus' come in ter weed ovah ole Ephum's grave!" "Yes, and brought a spade with you," said Colonel Washington. "Why, as I live, it's tbe very spade you borrowed from me over a month ago." "Yaas, sir," said John Henry lamely. - L o o k t o * * * d * H a . an* one dl*d S r t £ ^ "**** " * * — materMflhtO briquet*. This flrttp; "No, Mara Hmsite," said John q m ^ ' u k l a n o t n ^ ^ U t T c n t b T m to pSecw, with * start. "None but die Ephum, a little bit at > time." ' ' ' • • / • :.«i.L..^ *:.*: —u- _ _ v . . - ^ —i. . w - „ „ „ N ^ „ l n t e r p o s e 4 a third: Mhe^ ought to have a fair trial. Let's take him to Justice talntor^a and give him a fair trial." "Tbat'a so," came tbe gruff chorus. "He ought to have » fair trial. Well ta*ke him to Justice Taintor**" Justlce^Paihtor was already-prepared for their coming. Nevertheless be pretended to be awakened from a sound sleep, and after awhile came down and lit the lamp in the little bare room in which he held Jcourt When the facts were made known to him, he consented to an Immediate trial, which proved to be exceedingly humorous to all except the prisoner. Colonel Washington made out a strong case for the prosecution, and then Mr. Blackburn, w^o bad been appointed to' represent John Henry's Juterests. arose. "I admit everything Colonel Washington has said, and more," he began. "Hades Is too good for John Henry. The devil couldn't keep a chicken if he was around. 1 hope you won't send him there, judge, for by so doiug you'll only iucrease the immorality of the place." The jury found tbe quaking prisoner guilty without leaving their seats, and then Justice Taintor turned to him and fcaid: "John Henry. If the law took its proper course, you would be plunged like a human doughnut in a vat of boiling oil. But we haven't any vat of boiling oil. so I'm going to give you a chance. Gentlemen, go outride and have your guns ready. As the prisoner runs blaze away at him as many times as you like, and If he gets off with his life well and good." John Henry started, and for awhile it sounded \lke bellum times. Once he fell, and a gun was placed very close to the seat of his breeches; but. oddly enough, he was upon his feet again after the discharge. He never knew that the guns were all loaded with blank cartridges, and as he got oat of gunshot It seemed to him that he was wounded in a hundred places. From that time John Henry waa an exemplary negro. aenger recently brought a not© to an English official and the latter observed soinethiDg resembling a boy's popgun hanging by the messenger's aide.' .Curiosity prompted him to ask the native what it was. and he was surprised to find that it was a machine for making fire. v- The native exhibited the apparatus and explained tbe working,- concluding with a practical demonstration. It was a tube, closed ^t one end ami fitted with a piston. t U the end of the piston was a groove or cavity, smeared with was, which was used for making thread or inflammable material adhere to It The tinder, to keep the old name, is pressed on the wax when a light is required and is not kept there always. Placing tbe wisp qf cotton on the wax, the native inserted the tightly fitting piston in the tube, then forced it along the latterby giving it a sharp blow. On withdrawing the piston the cotton was found to be alight, having been Ignited by tbe concussion with the compressed air.—Pearson's Weekly. We^'tbe irtdertt^ned drofcK-*^ off* ar a . ewa/d of 50 cents to any pamtoft who purcbasef of us, iw& 26c boxes *! Batter's Mandrake Bitter* Tablstf» if it, fails u> core eoj**tipatfe>o, bilioaa* aess, iiek-headache, jaundice, lo*i of appetite, sour $tooaacbe, dv*pep*if liver complaint, or any ol too diaeasea for which it"is recommended, Price 25unm*tor either tablets or liquid. We will also refund the ra >nej o* onepaekage of either if it fails to give satisfaction. P. AvSigier^ W. B. DarrowVv &IPUJL9 Man W h o N a m e d A m e r i c a . Few Americans are aware of the fact that the name of their continent Is due to a German scholar. In 1507 Martro. Waldseemuller, also known as Hylacomylus, of St. Die, in the Vosges, edited a book called "Cosinographiae Introductio," in which he gave a translation of Amerigo Vespucci's description of his voyages. That was just the time when Amerigo's fame filled the world, while Columbus' disgrace overshadowed hifc merit, and evidently his name had never reached the quiet village in the Vosges •when Amerigo trumpeted forth his own glory. So Hylacomylus proposed that, since the new continent was, after all, not a part of the Indies, no name would suit it better than that of his famous explorer, Amerigo., The book was read far Rnd wide, and so quickly was the proposition accepted that, when later on the true discoverer was known, the name was already rooted too deeply in general use to be abolished, and was even extended to the north part of the continent, while Hylacomylus had only meant it for the present South America.—National Geographic Magazine. D e a l i n g ; I n F n t a r e a . | Mr. Newed—I have on option on that Blank avenue~boTise7—How would-you1 like It for our home, my dear? I Mrs. Newed—Oh, it's a pretty place, i but you know it fs said to be haunted. ' Mamma says she wouldn't set her foot Inside the door for any amount of money. Mr. Newed—That settles it. I'll close the deal for it the first thing in the morning.—Chicago News. ! tfor T i r e d E y e » . • Eyes will be greatly strengthened by putting the fade down into a glass or eyecup of water the first thing in the morning and opening them under water. This is soiiiewhat"~difflcult to do at first, but If the water for two or three days be tepid and gradually made colder by imperceptible degrees until it is ho shock to put the face into quite cold water U will soon become quite easy and is very invigorating and re- Arab Made. Arab music has been described as the singing of a prima donna who has ruptured her voice in trying to sing a duet with herself. Each note starts from somewhere between a sharp and a flat, but does not stop even there and splits up Into four or more portions, of which no person can be expected to catch more than one at a time. 9SSt K - K&cK K & ^ ^ ^ - r t M THE OLD FOQY DO&TOR FAMILY Doctors are all r!$rht as general practitioners, I bat they are not specialist*, The scxnal or?ati« com- Erise tbe roott Intricate and important system in the uman tody and require the most skilful treatment. Youmicrht aa well expect a blacksmith to repair .-your watch, as a family physician to euro Sexual complaints. We bare made a specialty of these diseases for ov^r 30 years, have Invested tens of thousands ot dollars and have evary* facility knowu to medical science to care tlicm. Every, case is taken with a positive guarantee of | No Cura~No P a y . B L O O D *OM*OW—Whether lnliTite.i or acquired, | is positively cored forever. The virus if. eliminated from •• the system so no dan per of return. Hundreds of cases cored by us 7$ years ago and no return; best evidence of a care. , " I B R V O t J S D B B I L t T Y -and other complications, I such as emissions, drains in tbe urine, varicocele, sexual j weakness, etc., arc cared by oar N e w M c t h o d T r « S t « m e n t under a positive guarantee—NO CURE—NO PAY* WE CURS ALL DISEASES OP MEN AND WOMEN. Consultation Free. Books Fret. Write for question blau* for I private Home Treatment. Everything confidential. KENNEDY & KERGAN. 14» ftimBT BTBKBT. DETROIT, MICH. K CK W K « I K K d< K K- 3« K K £ K _ T o S a v e T i m e . Visitor—No, I won't come In. Could I see Mr. Jones for two minutes? Servant—What name shall Oi say, sorr? Visitor—Professor Vonderspliukentootleheimer. Servant—Och, sure ye'd better step in and bring it wid ye, sorr!—Punch. N o t N e c e s s a r y . "When you are at a loss for a suitable word, do you ever apply to your wife?" ''No," replied the writer; "I don't have to. Her entire vocabulary ia coming my way most of the time.**-* Chicago Post freshing. If dono regularly every day, this treatment alone will preserve the sight into quite old age. There Is a right and wrong way of wiping the eyes after this, too, and the right way is to pass the soft towel very gently from the outer angle inward toward the nose. If after a long day the eyes feel, so hot and tired that they seem dim when one trios to read or to do a little necessary sewing for oneself, they should be bathed with cold tea from wh*ich the leaves have been removed. poBwsaiD svisv TSBSUMTV T$oaJisQ wt F R A M K L-. A N D R E W S 6o C O * eOlTOM A * ? PflOMIfTOM. tiubecriptton Price $1 la Advance Saterea et the Poetoffice «t Plackaey, Mlehfcaa ae Becoad-claoa inetter. Advertising rate* made known on application. Bcolnee* Cards, $4.00 per year, reath aad marriage notice* pubUehed tree. Aanounceiaeattt Si entertainments may oe paid for, if desired, by ,>r lee&tingthe otiice with ticketote ot&/aed omffiiceee, iroeug.u laIrd rcaateees twiciklel tb*ea crhe anrogte do.r oneh* All nutter in local notice colamnwillbe'coara* ed at 5 cents per line or fraction thereof, for eac* insertion. Where no time is specified, all notice* will be inserted until ordered discontinued, and ^111^ charged for accordingly, £ p ~ All change • of advertisements MUST reach this office ae early as, TUESDAY morning to insure an Insertion the same week. JOS m&VZTJV G/ > In all its branches, a specialty. We have ail kind* and the latest styles of Type, etc., which enable* us to execute all kinds of work, such a. Books, Pamplete, Poster*, Programmes, ,8111 If eads, Note Heads, Statements, Card*, Auction Bills, etc., la •aperier styles, upon the shortest notice. Prices M ow as good work can b« none. «LL BrLu paTA8i>r giaaxo* CVBBT MOSTH. THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VILLAGE OFFICERS. TitusTKas H. Baker, R. H. Hrwin, *"* if. G. JacKaua, Geo. iieason Jr. Ohas. Love, Malachy Bxwae. Tt*!-n«;R *" M — ?' R" B r 0 w a iKBAsuBaa.. J. A . Cadwell Aseicssoa.... A w.Jas. A.Greene 'Sa?.«S?ifiU I , , I 0 "B l 1 J.Parker &TTOBNKY..,..^, », „ ^ . W. A UiTr XABSUALI,„„ ^ Brogaa CHURCHES. Vf BTHOiilST EPISCOPAL CkLURVtt ilL Kev. H. W . Hicka, pastor, oerrices every bunday morning at Hi:ao, » n a *jvery Sunday evening at 7:00 o'clock. Prayer uiBMinirThursday «*«aiag«, aunday^ school at cl^se o£morning service. t i u s , Usunx Su^t. CONGREGATIONAL 0HUUCH. Kev. c . \V. Uice pastor. Service every ouuday mormag at i0:au and merr Sunday eveaim? atrioCoC^ck. Prayer nieeUhg Taur* Jay evenings. Sunday school at close of morn tu* Service. Mrs. Tuoi. Head, ouyt„ Mocco Teeple Sec. ^ T . MA iiirs v A i'tf o u c cau ltd a. K^ Itev. M. J. Coinmerforii, Pastor. Service* every Sunday. t o w niaee at7:aoodock high mass with sermon at 9:36 a. m. Catecbisa at 3.0O p. m., vespers and benediction at ?:ay p. m SOCIETIES.- It J a r r e d H t m . "Pleasant offices you have here," said a policy holder who visited a life insurance office in the Postal Telegraph building in New York to pay his premium. The windows overlook the City Hall park and the Nathan Hale statue. "Yes." replied the insurance man, "but the inscription on that Hale statue, patriotic and inspiring though |t is, strikes a discordant note in the soul of one who is underwriting risks on men's lives. Look at it—'My only regret is that I have but one life to give in defense of my country/ "—New York Timest The A. O. II. Society of tats i>Uw, masu every third Suu'Uy in tne Kr. Mittuew ii%u, JohnTuouiey ana A. T. Keliy.Cjanty U^ldgites ' • — ^ - * — • « — — — « _ IfPWQKru LEAGUE. .Meets every Sunday 12ievening at 8.-00 oolock ia the M. K. Caurch. A cordial innution is extended to everyone, eapeciaUy youu6 people. F. L. Audrewa, Pres. CHRISTIAN EWDSVVOX S l J [ ^ r / -In ings every Sunday ev.3uin< ut B.lj. Pr •. a i Miss L. M, Cos; Secretary, rt.j* l ntU Oir,i.»:» fpHK W «.«. T. U. meets the tirst Pri.iay oj eacl 1 month at 2:30 p. n». at the home of Dr. H. b Sigler. Kveryone interested in temperance coaitially invited. Mrs.'^esi Sigler, Pres: Mrs Etta Uurfee, Secretary. Th * C , T . ^ \ J * n < l u - Su"«»y of this p'ace, n»^» evety third Saturuay evening in the Pr. Jtat- thew"' Hall. John Donohue, President. . on or before fnll „, ... . ,. the Swarthout bid*. Visiting brothers are cordially Invited. CHAS. CAMPBCLL, Sir Knisrht Commandet Livingston Lodge, No. 75,^ A A. M. Kem'ar Communicatioa Tuesday evening, on or before toe iull ot tbe moon. Kirk VaaWinkle, W. M 0R ?KE R t,SfE A S T ^a N .S T A R , n ««*«e»CQ month the Friday evening following the reizalar F. AA.M. meeting, Mas. ManTRaap, W. M. ORDER OF MODERN WOODMEN Meet the u ^ ^ I ^ 1 ; ^ ^ 6 ? ^ ot •*»»» Month ?n 2J iiaccabee hall. C. L. Grimes V. C. f A D i E S O F T H E MACOAB£lBS.JIe*t everr is L an*3rd Saturday jifeaAmonth f l S i T - . i KK .O. A.M. hall. ViaiUBB aistar. ^ ^ l - f i - :_ vited. A L L C A S E S O F Visiting slaters cordially in JPTIA Siona. Lyjy Com. 7 %^. TTNIGHTS orTHB LOYAL GDARD ^LsW i ^ t met>\ ever>r ••cond Wednesday j * ^ ^ evening of every month io the K i\ / T T^j ^GuTa. Mrd.sH awlel lacto m7e:.& o'clock.AU»v"iswit«iaMf *'• I*. Andrew* P. M, 5 0 YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE M*RKS Cof>vDmcdtHiaTNS t 4 c Anyone sending a sketch *nd description may quickly ascertain our opinion, free whether aa nvention t* probably patentable. Oommuntea* t ions ttrtetly eonndential. Handbook on Pstanti .out free^OMest agency forjseenrtngnatan*- Patents taken throoah Mnnn A1¾. rwc P0etal nottM, withoat onarsje), in the \ handsomely!) nlation of any i flttWrCa*. ^»«WVMV<^W^i'VMS<WAN»>>V>^0 The Griswold House POSTAL A MORsTV, enoMtiirens. DBTROCT. * • rtHetft ire?. dn«s\ modem, op-to-datf Hotel, locemd intb*b*Art«t • City. 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M • * i *.% j^^u $iw1tqe$J§i$$atch. < m • F B A X X L. ANDJLKWS, P u b l i s h e r . P I N C K X E Y , • " -~ MICHIGAN. Football i s n o t h i n g more t h a n guerrilla warfare, bat it appears t o ha ot t h e S o u t h African brand. J u s t aa t h e football season e n d s Congress c o n v e n e s , t o t h e d e l i g h t of t h o s e w h o l o v e t h e life strenuous. T h e football teams o u g h t t o be thankful t h e s e a s o n is over, a n d t h a t t h e fatalities have been s o few. -ST*' I B l i p 10. Smallpox and Typhoid in the Copper Country _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ f TAGGART SUCCEEDS SALSBURY lltr PMM-_«r Hteamer Launch**-—Post Offlc* Robbed—Addler'i Tronic w_* m Had Bank—The Qolmbj* Qmt a Life Home—All Sorts of H»DI»entng*. S-ses _ « i _ _sr A n A m e r i c a n artist is t o paint t h e coronation scenes for K i n g Edward. A t last the old m a s t e r s are c o m i n g our way. Another o t the Vanderbilt b o y s is about t o marry an heiress. Thrift s e e m s t o run all the w a y through that family. A Baltimore company has been organized to m a k e w h i s k y from waterm e l o n s . Y e t w e are t r y i n g t o uplift t h e colored race! France's cabinet has j u s t passed another crisis. It has to h a v e a crisis every few m i n u t e s in order to w h e t its appetite for of&ce. E m p e r o r William's American cook stove will be set up and ready for business by Christmas time. T h e e m - peror i s just beginning t o live. S a l - b u r y C o n v i c t e d . Lnnt K. Salsbury, city attorney of Grnud Rapids, w h o s e trial on t h e charge of bribery in connection w i t h the L a k e Michigan w a t e r deal, had been in progress J n t h e circuit court for t h e past six^ w e e k s , w a s found guilty W e d n e s d a y morning. Salsbury w a s in court w h e n the jury c a m e in and plainly showed his disappointment over the verdict. W h i l e the defense may h a v e hardly expected an acquittal, t h e y appeared to feel sure of a disagreement, a belief w h i c h w a s shared by the public. It is expected that the case will be appealed, and the usual notices preparatory for such a course w e r e made by t h e attorneys. The verdict gives general satisfaction to citizens, but is a depressing blow to local T a m m a n y and is taken to mean the end of the Perry regime in Grand Rapids. S o m e of the escaped c o n v i c t s from L e a v e n w o r t h w h o h a v e reached t h e I n - dian Territory are being held up for the valuable horses they s t o l e in K a n - sas. A N e w York m a n claims t h a t t h e a n - gels t a u g h t him how to u s e a typewriter. It would be Interesting t o inspect h i s celestial spelling and punctuation. One-seventh of the people of this country are engaged in the railroad business. T h e others are busy w o n d e r - ing h o w to get free transportation i n the future. T h e Q u l i u b y * Go l p f o r Life. T h e motion for a n e w trial in the case of Elmer Quimby. w h o w a s convicted about t w o w e e k s ago for t h e murder of his children by poisoning, w a s denied by the trial j u d g e and Quimby w a s sentenced to state's prison at J a c k s o n for life. After the s e n t e n c e w a s pronounced. Quimby. in a modulated tone of voice, said "Thank you." Mrs. Quimby is now serving a life s e n t e n c e at the Detroit house of correction for the s a m e offense for which her husband w a s sentenced, the poisoning of their t w o little children. T h e cn*e has been the most f a m o u s one lu the history of Gratiot county, and the sentence of Quimby disposes of the w h o l e family. S m n l l p o - a n d T y p h o i d . "'• .-.*>• W a b « _ k B _ _ p o » » i b l e . F o l l o w i n g Is t h e coroner'* verdict a s t o t h e W a b a s h r a i l w a y wreqk, of t h e inquest having b e e n held over the b o d y of George \ o u i n a n s , killed in the w r e c k : '*Said Youinaus c a m e to his d e a t h in S e n e c a t o w n s h i p . L e n a w e e county, Michigan, in a certain railway train on t h e W a b u s h railway, about a mile a n d a half east of Seneca station on N o v e m b e r 27. A b o u t 0:45 p. xn., on the said day, be received certain inj u r i e s by reason of a collision b e t w e e n t r a i n s 4 and 13, of w h i c h injuries Youm a n s instantly died. T h a t said collision w a s caused by the negligence of t h e s a i d W a b a s h Railroad Co.. and t h e trainmen of said train 4, said railw a y c o m p a n y being negligent in a failure to provide train 4 w i t h a headend h r o k e m e n , according to rule-SH* of t h e company, a n d a failure to prov i d e proper slguals at the place of m e e t i n g of trains 4 a n d 13. "Engineer Aaron T. Strong is found negligent for failing properly to understand and obey order 82. •Conductor George J. Martin w a s negligent in falling to signal said eiiglueer t o stop, and falling to apply the air brake w h e n t h e engineer dirt not g i v e the proper signal immediately ufter the station signal at Seneca, according to rule 41 of t h e special rules of the said c o m p a n y . - F i r e m a n J o h n B a s t i e n w a s neglig e n t in falling to remind the engineer of order No. 82. • w h e n said engineer failed to g i v e the proper signal and s l o w up at Seneca. B r a k e m a n Anthony W. D l t t m a n w a s negligent in failing to signal the engineer to stop, and f a i l i n g to apply the air brakes until after the said train passed t h e station." E n g i n e e r Strong s a y s he is satisfied w i t h the verdict. Over lOO W e r e K i l l e d . T h e persistent efforts of the W a b a s h officials to minimize the uumber ot killed In the recent w r e c k are given a s t u n n i n g blow by t h e s t a t e m e n t s of Rev. Fr. Francis Beccherinl. w h o s e information is to the effect that over MX) Italians are killed or missing. T h e Detroit priest bases his figures upon the t e s t i m o n y of fifteen Injured in the hospital at Peru. H e questioned t h e m on the matter w h i l e ministering to their spiritual needs, aud s t a t e s that they all agreed a s to the appalling proportions of the calamity. T h e s e Italians had comparatively accurate Smallpox is rife in the copper coun- j k n o w l e d g e as to the number of their F a r m e r s living along the line of t h e proposed Paris-Vienna automobile race are already safeguarding a g a i n s t flying wheels, linchpins and fragments of humanity. The Supreme Court decision will not surprise Aguinaldo, who has had a distinct suspicion that the Philippines belonged to America ever since he met Gen. F u n s t o n . The Georgia people have a great deal of respect for t h e . U n i o n . T h e y used <o send watermelons to Mr. Cleveland, and are k e e p i n g Mr. Roosevelt supplied with persimmons. The census report s h o w i n g a total capital of $27,123,364 invested in the 159 salt establishments reported can be taken without a grain of the product under consideration. try, and the disease s e e m s to spread rather than abate. In addition Calumet is likely to have a typhoid fever epidemic- There are now about 25 c a s e s in the immediate vicinity of the city. The locations not being served w i t h w a t e r from Lake Superior by the Calumet & Hecla and T a m a r n r k ' m i n - ing companies arc those worst stricken w i t h typhoid. At the Osceola mine location there tire at the present time about 15 cases and the mine physicians h a v e difficulty in attending to the various patients. At the Tamarack Junior mine location there sire nine caseh. c o u n t r y m e n on the train, and after being acquainted w i t h the list of survivors assert t!*at more than a hundred are either dead or unaccounted for. This largely increases the generally accepted e s t i m a t e of victims and confirms the theory that scores of h u m a n bodies were absolutely consumed in the coaches which burned. M I N O R M I C H I O A N M A T T E R S . S h e r m a n / W e x f o r d county, w i n h a v o t w e l v e street l a m p s . A N e g a u u e e hunter g o t t h e three deer a l l o w e d him w i t h only t w o shots, T h e citizens of Iron Mountain will petition for a municipal electric lighting plunt. Thirty thousand dollars h a s been raised for t h e b e e t sugar factory a t F o w l e r v l l l e . It is reported t h a t a branch of D o w i o ' s 551on will b e started in Grand H a v e n soon. T Willira H a n d w a s held u p and robbed in H o w a r d Oity by two m e n Thursday night. W h a t is supposed to be a s p h a l t u m h a s been discovered at the n e w mill race in BftcMnauT ~ Beets that have tested 21 per cent of sugar have been raised by farmers in the vicinity of St. Louis. .Tames T a t e w a s killed at Muskegon Sunday by the bursting of a fly wheel at the Central P a p e r C W R plant. Lizzie Sheldon, a g e d 14, of Coldwater, with a revolver that she didn't k n o w w a s loaded, shot her sister In t h e shoulder. T h e girl is paralyzed. The K a l a m a z o o telephone girls threaten to strike o n account of a n e w rule by the Michigan Telephone Co. d o c k i n g t h e m for being late to work. A W a s h i n g t o n d i s p a t c h c o n v e y s t h e n e w s that R e p r e s e n t a t i v e H. C. Smith h a s selected F r a n k 1¾. Priddy to succ e e d "Doc." S m i t h a s p o s t m a s t e r of Adrian. Chas- Bonnell of Lincoln t o w n s h i p escaped from the K a l a m a z o o i n s a n e a s y l u m and w a l k e d all t h e w a y back to his home. H e will b e returned to t h e a s y l u m . A s a Draper, an a g e d a n d respected citizen of Franklin t o w n s h i p , fell from a buggy Saturday and broke his neck. H e died Instantly. H e w a s subject to fainting spells. Beginning at midnight on Deo. 30 the Michigan Central road will operate under the general railroad l a w s of Michigan, w h i c h m e a n s a 2-cent rate on the main line. Rep. H. C. Smith, of Michigan, will Introduce a bill providing that t h e postofflee d e p a r t m e n t shall maintain mail b o x e s in connection w i t h the rural mail delivery service. Seneca Lltehard. the m a n w h o w a s struck by an electric car 25 d a y s ago. is still unconscious a t the University hospital. H e occasionally m u m b l e s Incoherent words. i ' The Stephenson L u m b e r Co.. of Walls. Midi., h a v e bought the Klrby- Carpenter Co.'s brick mill complete and will move it to W a l l s in the spring for use as a hard w o o d mill. fflS M l WKL The South After One ^Hundred Million Dollars/ > I'y KING EDWARD'S CORONATION.. t Mors* H u Eight New York m r a J t t - A n - othar Consolidation of ______ lAtortwU—* K i n * Kdward'- Diamond. Order* ar». Das-lln*-, and so are. t h e Qaaon'ik T h e C o r o n a t i o n Co»t«.__e-. T h e d e s i g n s for t h e coronation robe,* h a v e flnully been decided ©u. Klntf E d w a r d will w e a r a eloth-of-gold u n - derTJAcket embroidered w i t h pului branches a n d t h e shamrock, rose a n d thistle. On the king's stole the 'rro_n of St. George, t h e royal c r o w n a n d the rose, s h a m r o c k a n d t h i s t l e will be w o v e n iu gold thread. H i s c a p e w i l l be u magnificent g a r m e n t , decorated with silver e a g l e s a n d fleur-de-lis a n d the national floral e m b l e m s . . O v e r %- 000 precious s t o n e s , d l u m o n d s , pearls, rubles, sapphires and e m e r a l d s will b e Included In the king's c r o w n . T h e r e will be 1.3(10 pure white1 diamonds a n d 1,270 rose d i a m o n d s . T h e historic r u b y w h i c h t h e king of Castile g a v e to t h e Black P r i n c e in 1307, and w h i c h w a s s u b s e q u e n t l y w o r n b y . H e n r y V. a t Agincourt, is in t h e . center of t h e c r o w n placed in t h e heart of a M a l t e s e cross- T h e queen will w e a r ro4>es alm o s t e x a c t l y similar to t h o s e of Q u e e n Adelaide, w h i c h will be brought t o Marlborough h o u s e from Brodie c a s t l e , w h e r e they are k e p t a s heirlooms. I n spite of their a g e t h e y are in e x c e l l e n t condition. T h e y are, o f black v e l v e t , m a n u f a c t u r e d on hand looms, liberally embroidered and laced, h a v i n g gold t r i m m i n g s and w i t h h u g e h a n g i n g s l e e v e s . Mcliola To F a c e n J u r y . Senator George E. Nichols must face a jury upon the charge of subordination of perjury. T h e senator himself a n d his Associates in the Salsbury case w e r e completely o v e r w h e l m e d thony P o w d e r Co.. Ishpeming, w h e n an explosion occurred there Wednesday. T h e victims w e r e Linus Shiveley and John Nelson. There w a s about a ton and a half of powder in the building, which w a s used for filling cajxs employed in setting off giant powder. No o n e . knows the cause of •the explosion, but it is supi>«sed one of this morning when Judge Nownham the men dropped a cap on the announced his decision in the con- j ground, causing it to explode, us the )ulv re- teast jar will set them off. Many win- The theory that disease develops genius should be investigated by the book publishers. It seems to explain the responsibility for s o m e ot those historical romances. t e m p t proceedings, and not only fused to quash the contempt case, but ordered the prosecutor to begin criminal proceedings against the Ionia senator. In the meantime the court will hold t h e contempt matter In a b e y a n c e so tlmt if the prosecution should fall d o w n in the criminal case, the court will still be able to deal with the offender. T h e daughters of cabinet officers w h e n their approaching marriages are anncunced get rather more prominence before the public than do their distinguished papas. It h a s been judicially decided t h a t it is a g a i n s t t h e law to open a theater in N e w Jersey o n Sunday. And yet you can get a charter in N e w Jersey t o do a l m o s t anything.—Atlanta Constitution. A B r o w n university professor has succeeded i n extracti_4»; l i g h t from beefsteak. Average mankind will fall down and worship him if he will s h o w how to extract credit beefsteak from the butcher. T h e B l a g en t Yet. T h e Eastern States, first of the t w o big side wheel passenger s t e a m e r s now under couive of construction for the d o w s in Ishpeming and Negaunee were broketi by the concussion. T h e loss to the company will reach several thousand dollars. W U e n i a a Get* Life. On Thursday H e n r y W i s e m a n w a s found guilty of murdering Mrs. Ellen HUSK, In Royal Oak, a year ago. The jury w a s out exactly one hour and 15 minutes. it w a s learned, however, that only one ballot w a s taken and the verdict w a s u n a n i m o u s for murder in the first degree. "We find the prisonnew Detroit & Buffalo line, w a s \ or guilty of murder in the first <leluunched from the W y a n d o t t e yards of ' the Detroit Shipbuilding Co. Saturday. The Eastern States is t w e n t y - f o u r feet longer than the City of Erie of the C. & B. line, and w h e n completed Avill be the biggest passenger boat on the great lakes, having sleeping accommodations for 750 persons, or about onethird more than the North W e s t ami North Land of the Northern Steamship Co.. n o w operating b e t w e e n Buffalo and Chicago. A m o n g o n e day's records of suicides w e find t h a t one m a n took his life because h e s h o t another; one dropped out because h e had too much luxury, and a n o t h e r because he was poor. Evidently the cause for suicide is of small moment. W e are told that 3,000 Americans attended t h e opening of t h e bull fight reason in Mexico. Unfortunately, this prevents ue _aying a few w a r m things w h i c h w e usually keep on tap for such cruel ^exhibitions. Consistency forces silence. E x i t Salnbur> i E n t e r TaKjjart. Moses Taggart. attorney-general of Michigan from 1885 to 1888. w a s elected successor to City Attorney Lant K. Salsbury at a special session of the Grand Rapids council Saturday. W h e n the council assembled Salsbury's resignation w a s received. In it, besides relinquishing his office, he insisted upon his innocence. The resignation accepted, t h e r e p u b l i c a n n o m i n a t e d Tag- founa" t o 1 ) p n r l c h t f o ...... thftm gart and the demacrats named Ernest ! ' l * gree," said the foreman. W i s e m a n trembled from head to foot, and his head dropped upon bis breast. Prosecuting Attorney Rockwell moved that the prisoner lie sentenced immediately. J u d g e Smith ordered the prisoner to stand up and he then sentenced him to imprisonment for the rest of his natural life in Marquette prison. Mlehlfcnn'H Claim*. Senators McMillan and Burrows h a v e promised Ralph W. Stone to do i all in their po-ver to assist in collect- ' ing the £50,000 of civil w a r claims w h i c h w e r e rejected by. the comptroller of the treasury department back in the sixties. Senator Burrows introduced in the senate a joint resolution authorising the secretary of the treasury to investigate Michigan's claims, aud also similar c l a i m s by Ohio. Illinois and Indiana, a n d if they are A xi,,n„« i„„, i„„i, »., •* »* ** . I similar joint resolution w l i r b e Intro- M i e n , taw clerk in the city attorney's ,l l ] ( .t l ( 1 l n t h c n m m e , t w | „ b | 1 , e f t 0 J | . Somehow, the discussion as to the effect o t a college education on a y o u n g w o m a n ' s social development will not down. Here i s t h e dean of Barnard s u g g e s t i n g t h a t between the second and third years of the college course t h e girl s t u d e n t should be s e n t h o m e for a little ronnd of social experience. T h e c h a n c e s are that t h i s s u g g e s t i o n will m e e t the views of the girl s t u - dents. office- T a g g a r t w o n on t h e first ballot, with the v o t e cast on party lines. A Bad B a n k . William Addler, n boarder at th« B a y V i e w hotel, (Jrand Rapids, w h o has been working in a local lumber yard, had $770 in his trunk at his hotel, the earning* of three years, which he expected soon to t a k e to his family residing In the l o w e r part of the state. S o m e one stole the s u m and he is penniless. Po-tofBce B o b b e d . The safe at the postofttce of Ogden Center w a s touched last night and about $541 w a s taken. P o s t m a s t e r David PIfer h a s no clue t o the thieves. T h e combination w a s w o r k e d by the burglars, w h o appeared e i t h e r to k n o w it or to h a v e acquired It through accident or skill. Search for the bodies of (jeorge W. m « « - « #„ _*„..._ 'and Abel Levin a n d B m l l and Albin B l o w n to A t o m * . ' <> • , • , • , • ,... , , „ Cnrison, w h o w e r e drowned iu Lake t h e head of one man w a s all that j Michigammc several w e e k s ago, h a s could be found of t w o w o r k m e n w h o been abandoned on account of the ice. w e r e in the packing house of the An- A , v i n T H e w i t t o f v u , n m | n n d C ( ) r a Underbill, of L e n a w e e county, w e r e married at Flint Monday. T h e groom secured a divorce from his first wife, w h o is a sister of his second, only a month ago. It is expected that t h e Chicago & Detroit electric line will be running cars to Detroit by spring, (trading on the Battle- Creek division has been finished half w a y from Marshall to Battle Creek. There are m a n y c a s e s of smallpox in the state w h i c h are being treated locally a s Cuban itch, eqdar itch or chickenpox, and a s ft consequence the d i s e a s e is spreading. It is now reported at 73 places. A. H o m i n g ' s 7-year-old daughter started a fire w i t h kerosene oil. an explosion followed a n d the child w a s covered with Massing oil. Before assistance could reach her she had been literally rook«*d to death. A Niles policeman named Tilery has published in a local paper a challenge to F. W. Cook, editor of another p-'iper. to fight a duel to the death, the vi-eapons to be revolvers of 38 calibre, and the distance 10 paces. 'S'death! Belud! A $200,000 chemical plant will bo erected in St. Louis, and e x c a v a t i o n s will begin immediately. The old bromide w e l l s will be u s e d and several n e w ones sunk. T h e institution will employ _"00 men a n d will run night and day. After an idleness of several years the Argo flouring mill at Northvilic Is to be opened a g a i n . T h e mill is one of t h e ' o l d e s t flour mills in this section of the country, h a v i n g been built w h e n the country w a s almost a wilderness. Many parents of children attending the w e s t side public schools of B a y City h a v e become a l a r m e d by the prevalence of chicken pox a m o n g the school children of thai: district. School rooms are almost deserted as a result of the scare. Ira Taft, a n 18-year-old student of t h e Webberville h i g h school's last year's graduating class, took laudanum Saturday on account of pique at the actions of a 1 ."-year-old school girl w h o refused his tender of a photograph. II will probably pull through. T h e body of A. W. Covert of Owosso. w a s found setting against a log in t h e w o o d s near Carlaud y e s t e r d a y afternoon, with a shotgun b e t w e e n bis knees. T h e charge had entered h i s breast. H e had a n n o u n c e d t h e purpose of going h u n t i n g nnd is not k n o w n to h a v e had a n y troubles. In an u n a n i m o u s opinion rendered T u e s d a y the s u p r e m e court d e n i a l t h e m a n d a m u s asked by Journal Cler> S a m P. Cook of the house, to compel t h e auditor general to audit his claim for mileage from Rock river, Alger county, to L a n s i n g — a b o u t $80. Cook's legal residence is in Alger county, but he lives ln Lansing. P h i l l l p t n e - D o m e s t i c T e r r i t o r y . T h e United S t a t e s S u p r e m e court, has rendered a decision in the case of Emil J. Peppke vs. T h e United S t a t e s . This is the c a s e k n o w n a s t h e "Fourteen D i a m o n d R i n g s Case," and inv o l v e s the constitutionality of the Imposition of c u s t o m s d u t i e s upon merc h a n d i s e brought into the U n i t e d S t a t e s from the Philippine Islands after t h e e x c h a n g e of t h e peace treaty w i t h Spain. T h e opinion w a s handed d o w n b y Chief Justice Fuller. T h e opinion w a s a d v e r s e to the c l a i m s of the government on the ground that t h e Philippine Islands were, at t h e t i m e t h e rings w e r e brought in. A m e r i c a n territory. Ceasing to be foreign territory, t h e y b e c a m e d o m e s t i c territory, lie said. T h e decision in the I)e Limn Porto Rican c a s e s were cited at length nnd it w a s held that the resolutions i d o p t e d by .congress concerning the Philippines were not sufficient to c h a n g e the situation. tioual with the secretary of the treas ury to either approve the claims himself or refer t h e m to a court of claims. V e r y S e n a a t t n n a l S n l r l d * . T h e suicide of Nelson Culver in H a m i l t o n Thursday w a s of n sensational character. H e w a s an inmate of the K a l a m a z o o a s y l u m a f e w years since, and had to bo watched. Yesterd a y he w a s missed from his home, nnd a search w a s commenced. H e w a s located in Hie top of a tamarack tree, "»0 feet from the ground, and kept his would-be rescuers at bay by occasional s h o t s from n gun, w h i c h he had carried with him. Finally, tiring of the a m u s e m e n t , the poor fellow turned the w e a p o n on himself a n d blew h\* brains out. H i s body dangled from a limb high in the air for s o m e t i m e before it could be recovered by his frletvd*. Culver w a s 40 y e a r s old. Mr. I V r k l n * ' J o n r n e y . Weather-beaten and traveleil-siained after a pilgrimage by w a g o n ami on foot from W y a n d o t t e . Mich., a dist a n c e of s o m e t h i n g like 700 miles. ii:irvcy B. Perkins and his family arrived in Baltimore W e d n e s d a y night at the p i e r - o f the Baltimore.' Chesapeake & Atlantic r a i l w a y , and took p a s s a g e on the s t e a m e r Avalen for Cambridge. Dorchester coninty. In (Inparty were Mr. Perkins, his wife. Mrs. Klla B. Perkins, his t w o sons, Rurlou H . a n d Nelbert <i. Perkins, ami a youth named L a w r e n c e Hills, w h o ioined the c a v a l c a d e at S a n d u s k y , O. The f a m i l y w e r e f a r m e r s near W y u l i - dotte, nnd are s e e k i n g t h e gental clim a t e of the eastern shore of M n r p land in the hope that the lu»ali:»/b!» Mr. Perkins, the c h l e r - ^ m a ^ J ^ i i i . proved. / A M m i d rod MUIJAn W n n t e i l . At a meeting of prominent citizens of Atlanta, (ia.. a. m o v e m e n t w a s inaugurated.' thc s u c c e s s f u l terminatiaii of w h i c h m e a n s tiio enrichment, of tln» south by more than 8100,000,001»' for the purpose of e d u c a t i n g the pvoplo.' T h e object of the plan is U> secure the return from the United States g o v - e r n m e n t of the m o n e y collected from tbe southern people during the period of reconstruction a s cotton tax, and al.<o the fund derived from the sale of captured and a b a n d o n e d property during a n d immediately f o l l o w i n g t h e civil war. A c o m m i t t e e w a s appointed to present a memorial to congress praying for a return of the t a x fund. w h i c h it is urged w a s illegally collected. A R l v n l of Morgan. Charles W. Morse, " l e e K i n g . " telephone promoter and financier, lias obtained control of the National Hidc» ind Leather Bank, m a k i n g eight banks In N e w York city w h e n - his word is law. This bank is an old one. T h e e i g h t banks w h i c h t h i s n e w *tar in the financial firmament absolutely controls are t h e H i d e ami Leather, N e w A m s t e r d a m . B r o a d w a y . Garfield and Commercial, all national banks, ami the B u n k of the State o r N e w York, T w e l f t h W a r d a n d <Jauevoort banks, *tate institutions. T h e i r combined capital is $4,(^0,000, a n d the a g g r e g a t e of their deposits $32.- 318.200. A F r a u d Order. T h e Postmaster-cGeneral h a s i s s u e d a fraud order a g a i n s t Wilbur S. t l r a v e s , of Monroe. Mich., barring him from the u s e of t h c mails. Accordingto t h e department (Graves advertised "choice w i n t e r a p p l e s " a t a very lowprice. T o parties w h o remitted theprice n o response w a s made. OravcH w a s called on Nov. 20 to s h o w c a u s e s w h y t h e fraud order should not ?*> Insued, but had left Monroe. * .*;>V-\ f • -fW::: fr^ tf*w ^ ¾ ^ ; :¾ v-^ r 2 . ' - - v . • & „ • » : • * ••'.••*•# • • H H H H i l B B S M H M H a W H s P M I M WW" .;:',' t i : * 1 W P . ' " • ! • . * : ^ Vh» firrt talon of-,the, 5 7 t h CfumryH T h e opening' o f . t U e first session of .the flfty-seventh coiiirress a t n o o n M o n d a y a ^ w - 4 6 - ^ n e t a p i t o l a g r e a t tUroug of s p e q t ^ r s . A l t h o u g h t h e actual work of t h e t w o houses w a s not to begin t m t n 12 o'clock t h e historic old s t r y c t i i r t ^ o w refurnished from tmcl t o end until it s h o n e w i t h marble, gilt a n d rich d e c o r a t i o n s — w a s astir l o n g before t h a t hour. Ttat> s e n a t e w a s called t o order b y P r e s i d e n t P r o Tern. W i l l i a m P . F r y e of Maine. A f t e r t h e usual resolutions a n d t h e -appointment of a c o m m i t t e e to notify t h e president that t h e s e n a t e w a s In nesgiou, a recess of 30 m i n u t e s w a s taken, and t h e n a further recess until 2 o'clock to a w a i t the organization of tlie h o n s e and t h e appointment of its c o m m i t t e e t o w a i t upon the president., S e n a t o r s H a l e of Maine and Morgan •of A l a b a m a w e r e appointed as t h e senuto c o m m i t t e e . A t 2 o'clock t h e s e n a t e reassembled. Mr. G a m b l e a n u o u n c e d t h e death of t h e l a t e Senator K y l e a n d the senate a d j o u r n e d . A l e x a n d e r M c D o w e l l , of P e n n s y l - v a n i a , called the n e w house of repres e n t a t i v e s to order at noon. A t t h e conclusion of t h e roll call, s h o w i n g 318 m e m b e r s present. Mr. C a n n o n , III, n o m i n a t e d David B. H e n - derson, o f I o w a , and Mr. K a y , V a « u o m i n a t e d Mr. Richardson, of Tennessee, for speaker. T h e v o t e resulted: H e n d e r s o n . 190; Richardson, 140; Stark, Neb., 1; G u m m i n g s , X. Y., 1. Mr. H e n d e r s o n w a s declared elected a n d w a s escorted to the chair by tho other three m e n voted for. Mr. H e n - derson t h a n k e d the house for its e x - pression 6t confidence and asked t h e support of all t h e m e m b e r s . T h e oath w a s t h e n a d m i n i s t e r e d t o him by R e p . B i n g h a m , of P e n n s y l v a n i a , "the father of t h e - h o u s e , " and by the speaker, in turn, administered to t h e memberselect. C o n g r e s s m a n Corliss s u c c e e d e d in s e t t i n g before t h e h o n s e his joint resolution for a c o n s l t u t i o n a l a m e n d m e n t ^^tov t h e f l e c t i o n of U n i t e d S t a t e s sen- ^ i i t o r s by popular vote before any other resolution w a s offered, so it goes o n t h e c a l e n d a r a s No. 1. Senator Burr o w s h a s a similar Joint resolution to Introduce, only that it is limited to occ a s i o n s w h e r e l e g i s l a t u r e s get into a deadlock a n d fall to elect. S u c h a condition <>xists n o w hi D e l a w a r e , and b e c a u s e of this condition the s t a t e h a s no r e p r e s e n t a t i v e in t h e senate. T h e r e w a s a good a t t e n d a n c e in the g a l l e r i e s of t h e h o u s e T u e s d a y to listen t o t h e r e a d i n g of t h e first m e s s a g e of P r e s i d e n t R o o s e v e l t . T h e m e m b e r s g a t h e r e d early, c h a t t i n g and d i s c u s s i n g prospective legislation. T h e main topic w a s the personality of the n e w president. K e e n interest w a s manif e s t e d in w h a t he w o u l d have to s a y In his m e s s a g e . T h e r e a d i n g of the ' m e s s n g e w a s concluded in the house at 2:'$."». Mr. G r o s v e n o r offered the following resolution, w h i c h w a s adopted w i t h o u t j i v i s l o n : "Revolved. That n committee of on? member from each state represented in this house be appointed on the part of th'.i ho isr> to join such committee as may Iw appointed on the part of the senn*" to consider and n *jrt .by what token i* respect and affection it may be proper for the conpr;^ss of the United States to exl> rt>ss the deep pensibllitv of the nation to the tragic death of the late President William MoKinley and that so much of the message of the president as relates to th-.it deplorable event be referred to such committee. ^, In p u r s u a n c e of the t e r m s of the \ resolution the speaker appointed a •ommittce c o n s i s t i n g of one m e m b e r Irom each stnte and territory. T h e house' then, a s a further mark if respect, adjourned. In the s e n a t e t h e reading of t h e lirst Important s t a t e paper of the presilent w a s marked by unusual interest. T h e galleries w e r e filled. T h e reading of tlie m e s s a g e c o n s u m - ed t w o hours and fifteen minutes. W h e n it. had been completed' Mr. Foriker w a s recognized to offer a resolution for a c o m m i t t e e of eleven senators io join t h e c o m m i t t e e of the hctise in proper e x p r e s s i o n s on the tragic d e a t h >f President McKiuleyi T h e resolution w a s adopted and then as a further mark of respeci to the m e m o r y of the l a t e president the somi t e on motion of Mr. Foraker adjoun* •>d. lie* Dnretl a n d W o n . Mrs. Robert ('. Wyckoft". of Plainfield. N. .1.. a y o u n g w o m a n with t-hree s m a l l children, w i l l start in a f e w w e e k s for t h e Klondike, to join her h u s b a n d there. T h e family, w h e n livi n g t o g e t h e r here, w e r e poor Four y e a r s ago Mr. WyckoflV in a little chaffing will his employer, w a s dared by the latter to go to Alaska, the e m - ployer offering to bear llie e x p e n s e s . W y c k o f f accepted the offer and w e n t . H e 'Viiniek it rich" after t w o y e a r s of hard work, and lias now sent for b i s f a m i l y to s h a r e his good luck. T h e S c h l e y V e r d i c t . T h e S c h l e y court of inquiry h a s m a d e up its verdict, a n d it will be publ i c l y a n n o u n c e d on W e d n e s d a y , Dee. 11. T h e m e e t i n g s of the court h a v e ended and it has finally dissolved. T h e S n d i n g s are in t h e h a n d s of the n a v y department. N o word h a s leaked out a s t o t h e n a t u r e of the findings, but t h e friends of S c h l e y are more confid e n t than e v e r that he will be vindicated. Netvn in Brief. P o r t o Rico's legislature is to meet !an. 1. Cardinal C l b b o n s indorses Roosev e l t ' s anti-nunrchist remarks. W i l l i a m S o u t h w a r d , w h o opened t h e first wholesale! g r o c e r y store lu Chic a g o , is dead at >Vichif:>, Kas., a g e d 7 5 ; • - •• . T w e B t T - e l s r h t P e r l s k e * . T h e bar <ug T a i t o p h reports t h a t t h e B r i t i s h ship Kelson, Copt. P e r r i a m , turned turtle and w e n t t o the b o t t o m w i t h Its entire c r e w . T h e Nelson left Astoria, Ore., N o v . 25. Monday n i g h t it w a s back at t h e river's mouth, a n d w a s reported to h a v e shifted its cargo. I t h a d a b a d list to starboard, a n d could g o on only o n e tack. T U S H - d a y a f t e r n o o n t h e t u g T a t o o s h w e n t o u t a n d picked up the N e l s o n , p a s s i n g a h a w s e r . I t w a s t h e intention of t n e T a t o o s h t o remain w i t h the s h i p duri n g tire night. T h e g a l e w a s too severe a n d t h e N e l s o n broke from t h e t u g a n d then t u r n e d turtle, sinking a t once. T h e N e l s o n c a r r i e d 28 men, all told. B o a s t e d H e r B a b y . . e M r s . J. Fred Meyers, living five miles from Correstlonville. wrapped her tivo mouths' o l d baby in a blanket, put her In the o v e n of the kitchen s t o v e to k e e p w a r m , and w e n t out in t h e yard to g a t h e r fuel. Half an hour later, w h e n s h e c a m e back t h e fire in the s t o v e had blazed up and the room w a s filled w i t h s m o k e . Rushing to t h e oven s h e found t h e blanket a n d clothing in flames. T h e infant w a s d e a d ; Its a r m s a n d l e g s burned to a crisp. \ e w i in B r i e f . T h e will of the l a t e George M. Pullm a n has been filed for probate In CAHfornia. T h e e s t a t e d o e s not e x c e e d $500,000. H i s w i d o w lias a s k e d for letters of administration. W a l t e r C a v a u a u g h . w h o forced D a i s y Wheeler, his 17-year-old s w e e t - heart, TO steal $1,200 f r o m her mother and elope w i t h h i m . h a s been son t e n c e d a t K a n s a s City, Mo., to five y e a r s ' imprisonment. T h o m a s J. H a m p t o n , colored, w h o w a s h a n g e d at L a k e City, Fla.. Frid a y for a double m u r d e r c o m m i t t e d nine y e a r s ago. d i s p l a y e d r e m a r k a b l e nerve, and s m o k e d a cigar to the v e r y m o m e n t the black cap w a s a d j u s t e d . H e c o n f e s s e d to five murders. Albert Louis Leopold Napoleon Bonaparte, a d e s c e n d a n t of the illustrious "little corporal's" f a m i l y , h a s been s a v e d from a pauper's g r a v e in P h i l a - delphia b y friends. For 12 y e a r s Bonapor, te w a s an i n m a t e of the i n s a n e w a r d of t h e P h i l a d e l p h i a hospital. It is stated t h a t there h a s been no marked c h a n g e for t h e w o r s e in the condition of R e a r A d m i r a l W. T. S a m p s o n . H o w e v e r , he is now. a s he lias been since he c a m e to W a s h i n g - ton, in very feeble health, and his c h a n c e s for w i t h s t a n d i n g a n y - s e r i o u s strain upon his vitality are said to b« slight. AML'SKWKNTS IV D E T R O I T . WEEK ENDING DKC. H. D E T R O I T O P E R A — V i o l a Allen.— -'Palace of the Kinjf."—Evenings at 8. Wednesday Mat. at 2. LYCEUM TnEATER.—-'Barburii Frietchie."—Sat. Mat. •He. Eve.. !.">. '2\ hJ und 7,'K'. WHITNEY GRAND-'The Man Who Dared." — Mat. luc. 15c. unci -i5c. Evenings, 10c, .ix.', ^JC. T H E M.V11KBT8.' Detroit—Cuttle—Good butcher s t e e r s . H.«XH5.00: light to good. $3.75<fii.50; ll^ht. to good butcher s t e e r s a n d heifers. $ 3 . 2 ^ 4.45; light thin h e i f e r s . $2.25^3.15; m i x e d butchers and fat c o w s , $2.75^3.75: d i n n e r s and c o m m o n thin b.itchers,"-*jl.50(a2.7r>. Hulls—Good shippers, IS.iWcN.CO; light to good butchers a n d s a u s a g e . $2.5tX?i'3.nO; s t o c k e r s and light feeders, $2.85<?i'J.75. Sheep—Best l a m o s . $4.25^4.60: light to good and good mixed lots. $3.50(54.15: fair u> good mixed a n d b u t c h e r sh» ep, $2.40f<i 3.W; culla a n d c o m m o n , $1.50012.25. Hogs— Mixed and b u t c h e r s , $o.65^5.85; one b u n c h choice a v e r a g e 280 pounds, brought $5.30; bulk at $o.7ofo&.85; p i g s a n d light yorkersY $5.WriS.60; s t a g s , 1-3 off; roughs. $5.15<?J5.OO. Buffalo— C a t t l e — R e c e i p t s l i g h t ; s t e a d y to firm; v e a l s , $5.50«<7; e x t r a . $7.25. H o g s —Mixed, $6.15/(^6.20: best h e a v y , $6.20rt*Hj.:jO; choice do. $6.35^16.40: r o u g h s , $5.11X?J5.40; s t a g s . $3.75^4.25. S h e e p — B e s t l a m b s . $5.1.'» <?i'5.<25; culls to good, $3.5iK?i5.l0; s h e e p s t e a d y ; top m i x e d , $3.35<fj'3.50; w e t h e r s and yearlings. $4; culls to good, $1.70(Ji3.75. 1 'hicngo—Cattle—Good to prime, $0.5011) 7.50; poor to m e d i u m , $4(?i6.25; s t o c k e r s and feeders, $2.25W4.50; c o w s , $1.2Mt 1.75, " l i f e r s v? niK.-,.,-)0-. e a n n e r s , $1.2.Va2.30; bulls, J4.30&4.75; c a l v e s , $2.50¾¾. Hogs— Mixed and butchers', $5.fc0'a6.25; good to choice h e a v y , ?!'>.90?'7«.421^: rough h e a v y , $5.00^5.90: light, $5.25^-5.^0; bulk of s a l e s . $5.850(6.25. Sheep—Sheep good to c h o i c e wethers, $.1.50?f4.15; w e s t e r n s h e e p . $3^x4; n a t i v e itimbs, £2.50^1*5.ii?'-j; w e s t e r n hirr.bs, $3''<r4.25. ( inoinnati—Cattle—Good milch c o w s are s c a r c e and firmer, but the medium, c o m - mon milchers are little w a n t e d ..nd VITV slow of sale. H e a v y s t e e r s choice, $5.4-">*(| >.ii> nominal, fair to g e o d $4.65fti5.35. oxe:i $2?M.3\ butchers' s t e e r s choice S4.60fi4.9O, lair to good $3.6iWf4.50. heifers good to choice $;!.»W<i4, c o m m o n to fair $2.50^...5^, c o w s $2.45^3.25, e a n n e r s $1.50'<i"2.35, c o m - mon rough s-.tecrs, poor c o w s and s c a l a - w a g s $1^(1.75, s t o c k e r s and feeders *2.25$/ 4.35. Hogs—Selected h e a v y shippers $ti.l5(r»' 0.2). fair to good p a c k e r s So.Wiiti, m i x e d packers $5.^0^5.90, s t a g s $3.507/4.85, c o m - mon to choice fat J-'UWS $4(((5.90. light s h i p - pers $5.25^5.00, p i g s 110 lbs. and less $4S/ 5.1'), Sheep—Good to choice yearllns, w e t h e r s $3.35^3,75, s h e e p e x t r a $3.25. good to choice $2.()0^-3.15, c o m m o n to fair $1.25((/ 2.50, l a m b s t x t r a $4.65^4.75. good to c h o i c e $4'«4.0i. c o m m o n to fair $3.25^3.85. i'ittsburg—Caltie—Choice $5.75^$6, prime $5.50'./5.t'-a. good $5.15<<!5.40, fat c o w s $1.5itfi4, bulls a n d s t a g s $2(rT4. c o m - mon to fair fresh c o w s $20JJ35, good fresh c o w s $1017 50. H o g s — P r i m e h e a v i e s $6.20P tf,2>, heavy m e d i u m s §(/<JG.15, light m e d i - ums *5.85*15.95, h e a v y Yorkers $5.80<?f5.85, light Yorkers $5.00(ir5.70, pigs $5.40(^5.55, skips $4.50(fT5, and r o u g h s $4.50^5.70. S h e e p — Best w e t h e r s $3.50¾ 3.ik>, good $3.25(^ 3.40. m i x e d $2.50<i3.1O. c u l l s and c o m m o n $lfi2, y e a r l i n g s $2.50(a3.75. l a m b s $3(ri5.10. U r n l n . Kto. D e t r o i t — W h e a t — N o 1 w h i t e . 1 car a t 84c; N o . 3 red. 2 c a r s a t S2S*: May, 20,000 bu at 86c. 10,000 bu at S5-14C 10.000 bu at 85W\ 10.000 bu at 83*c. Corn—No 3 yellow, 2 c a r s at 6SViC O a t s — N o 3 w h i t e . 1 car at 50c, 1 car at 49V»c. Ghicngo—Wheat—No 3 spring w h e a t . 75<A.C; N o 2 red, 8 0 ½ ^ N o 2 oats, 4 5 ^ ( Iti'Vse: N o 2 white. 48%»^49Hc; N o 3 w h i t e , -13V<i'4S%c; f o r n 64^c. C i n c i n n a t i ^ W h e a t - N o 2 w i n t e r red SfA^c. C o m — N o 2 w h i t e 71c. N o 2 y e l l o w 7 J V arul N o 2 m i x e d Oats—No 2 mixed w h i t e 52c. 70c. N o 3 w h i t e 70t . 50c on track, N o 2 E < g s of a b s o l u t e f r e s h n e s s arc hard to find in the c o m m i s s i o n h o u s e s or a e y of the murket*. T h i s la the dull s e a s o n for h*-n>is. Apple* are quoted at $t.'>0 to |r> for best w In t ev. — i w a i o e * . homo grown 7Sc la car lot?. 83.: vt'rtores. - withLOOAX* APPIJCATIONS,MHtff otnaol re»oh. tta* **M <tf thd di*oa»fc. C»t*rrb is » b)o«d of ea&atitatlonal diaeaae, ftod la order to euraU yon moat ukelntenuklroatedloB. HalTa Catarra Owe la taken Internally, and aeta directly on the blood and mucous sorfaeea. Hall's, Catarrh Core is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the oost physicians in this oountry for years, and is a regular pre* Sjription. It is composed of the (best tonics nown, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mtteous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients la what produces such wonderful results in curiag Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. _ _ P. J. CHENEY * CO.. Props., Toledo, Ok are the best. Sfrftwair"^ There are a good many things the devil tn't can' do without the help of a hypocrite. H a l f a n h o u r i s a l l t h e t i m e required t o d y e w i t h P U T N A M F A D E L E S S D Y E S . Sold b y d r u g g i s t s . 10c. per p a c k a g e . P u t a pig in a parlor and its first question will be, "Well, Where's your mud? D o s t Trifle WHh Rheumatism. U s e MATT J. JOHNSON'S 6088. Cures culckly, safely and permanently. Z 3 WWPP s iii i II > • rt II' S t o p * t h e C o n g h a n a 7 W o t w ^ ^ f ? tike Oettf > - <» I ^ x a t l r e B r o i u o ^ t t i n & e Tablets, Price ?3c The lie indirect is often a s bad and always meaner and more cowardly than tha lie direct i n t d»y'» «*• of Dr.'KHM'i Grtst K«rr« RaaCoiwr* Bind for F B E B « f .OO trial bottle and trmttm. DawB. H. Kusa, UtU MA Arcfa St., yhP»rtntohl», fa. Don't think because a cat looks the picture of innocence that it's wise to leave It alone with the canary. BE MEN. ZookUoo, the great ln-rtgorator, sets at once. Beat for %\\ pottage paid. Address Zookl Co., HOI Buttel) at.. Detroit, fitch. Uon't overlook a real friend and hunt up a flash friend Instead. b O N T KPOIf. YOUR CLOTHES Tjse Buss Bleaching Blue aud keep tnem white as snow. Ail grocers. 10c a package. Don't give a Christmas present grudgingly. It's a poor rule that won't work both ways, but it's a poorer one that won't work at all. Mrs. Wlaalow*s Sooth.tag S m u t For ehUdna teetblng. tottotw tbo sama rodaaw In. flimmsUoa, allajs pain, eon* wtsjl eolia. Sfie a baUla. Don't mention your misery because of its so-called ability to comfort the misery of others. I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds.—JOBS P. BOTBB, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 16. 1MX>. Don't think it's w h a t . a man h a s that makes him contented—it's what he doesn't want. ;3Ki3c 9 • ' ' , | ' r > ' y' . if-5 Rheumatic SdstJc, Sharp and Shootinc Pains. Strains. Weakaeat and all bodily aches and pains relieved almost instantly. Backache. Headache. Faceache. Cheat Pains, and aD Nervous Pains' and Muscular Weakaeat cured by St Jacobs Oil After all other remedies fait. Acts like magic I Conquers Pain Price* 25c and 50c* SOLD BY ALL DEALERS 1« VEDICINB. rwi9SOTOTWOT3l39J?Rwr5K • K 1 A.cts Qe.r\i\y-t /Vets pi ^cts B f^ctsitrvily as-ai tly; ficially; L ^ X d a i l V e r a Syrup of Figs appeals to the cultured and the well-informed and to the healthy, because its component parts are simple and wholesome and because it acts without disturbing the natural functions, as it is wholly free from every objectionable quality or substance. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal virtues of Syrup of Figs are obtained from an excellent combination of plants lenown to be medicinally laxative and to act most beneficially. To get its beneficial effects—buy the genuine—manufactured by the ft*>S 1 - n ^ 3 a n F r * f c . r \ c i o c o , C e » i . ^ m $ 0 ^ L o u i s v i l l e , K y . n e w Y o r k . N . Y ''"'"'•sl&i^' for «*!<&. b y all. d r u £ e * i \ s t o . P r i c e , f i f t y c e n t s p e r b o t t i © . . ti It F o r M o r e T h n n » Q u a r t e r o f a. Ocntiirv the reputation of W. L. Douglas $.;,ooanU So.so shoes :or style, comfort ana wear I.M, exwlled all oilier makes »oiU at tin-no jtrifca. 1i\.& < u'ellent rt-imtation ir..a t*-«n won t>y n-.er-t alone, \V. ] - Douglas siio«a havu tu five l«tter saiistail.ou tnan otlur ^:.0>iand Ss r>o shoes beuauae iua repuut.ou lor Ue U:st a^.uu ana S^.oo suocs um&t be lnainta.ntxl. Sulii hu C3 [k>np}a$ Storr* in Arifricrn Hli&s xrlling dirtci from /actory to wearer at or.e projm ar.U Ucsts/we ticuiti s ct<.nttciic/t, W. L.DOUGLAS *3£2 SHOES $3-22 U N I O N MADE N e w a n d E n l a r g e d E d i t i o n Webster's7 titer national Dictionary SfBSBssTsr—^"iiMHii ii>n •••• -***^~m v. o{ English, Biography, Geography, Fiction, etc 25,000 NE.W WORDS, ETC. Edited by W. T. HARRIS, Ph.D., LL.D., United States Commissioner oi Education. New Plates Throughout. Rich Bindiok«. 3364 Pages. soco Illustrations. B E S T F O R T H E . H O U S E H O L D a n n o t . £ q o a l c t l at A n y P r i c e . Tht1 standard ha« alwnyt !»*n ^larM »o htah that thf> w«ir*r rveit^s raor« va!n« for his monev in tni*j\. L D n i K b u f M i ani S1.M ihocs than h»> c-An KH t\*e\rhcr>'. W. 1. IVMIC!"* mak« and seib more S5.00 a:uisu.^0 shoes ttiaa aay other two manufacturers in the world. JPaal Color Eyelets TJaed. MT. 1» Donijlas *H.OOan«l 5^.50 nhrvos r . - o m s i l e of t h e »<*mohlr:h-jrrttde l e a t h e r s n s c d i u &5.0O a n d SG.00 s h o e s a n d are j u s t a s &O<K1 lu e v e r y w a y . I n s i s t n p o n havlnj» IT. 1« D o a g ' a * s h o e s -with r a r a e a m l pr'co Ktaxnpe<l on b o t t o m . Sh<v^ rmt, utiy^rnr* on r-'^'pt of prtw and 2T, r»»nt* additional for ™ J ?**• "ako n»ea»nn-nient« of foot as shown : dtat»> (rt»l'> <lesnvd; «iz>> and ? a'^ ?*FJI1? ^«1? : ,', , a i u o r C»P toe 1 heavy, medium or ilgiit aoUi. . W. L. DOUCLAC, Brockton, M a s s . AUo W e b s t e r ' s C o l l e g i a t e D i c t i o n a r y with a valuable Scottish Glossary.^_ noo Pages. 1400 Illustrations. Sur 7x10x2-,iu. bpecimen pages, etc., ot both Dooks seat on application. _ ^ ^ ^ | 0 . 6 C . M e r r i a m C o . . Springfield.Mais. ^ ^ i a r « p * n a i ! » « • • • " • • • General Health. THE CONTENTED FIRMER G e n t l e m e n : — I used t w o b o t t l e s of B a x t e r ' s Man r a k e B i t t e r s and i t h a d a decidedly g o o d effect a l o n ? t h e l i n e of g e n e r a l henltli. I took it for d i g e s - ! t i v e t r o u b l e s and w a s m u c h p l e a s e d ' w i t h t h e result. G. A. Botsford, O n - ' a w a y , Mich. j n D A D Q V K C W OtSCOVCKY. fftwis I V I X ^ / I ^ O 1 quick relief and enras wont eaaea, Bookofteatlironti.it and 10 oaTS* treatment van. s ^ t t . s i 6asa>ssojo.s*xs.Attaata,a. P I S O ' S C U R E F O R ^ uuxts^vmuit ail tist FAtt.8. UM0h Syrup. TaateaOood. tattsae. Md by drngslsta. Urn C O N S U M P T I O N ^ i.s tho tnnn vrbo nevrr has a failure In crops, get* sr>len<Hrt returns for his lttbors. and has tx-st social J.nd religious advantages, t o * gether with splendM climate and excellona health. These we give to the settlers on the ltmds of Western Can* nda, which comprises the groat grain und raaciung lands of Manitoba. Asxniboia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Exceptional advantages and low rates of fare arc Riven to those desirous of inspecting the fall grant lands, The handsome forty pojto Atlns of Western Can* aria sent free to nil applicants Apply to F» Pedley, Superintendent immifrr&t'on, Ottawa, Canada; or to J. Urleve, Sault Ste Marie, Mich.. M. V. Mclnnes. No. S Avenue Theatre Block, Detroit Mich., C A. Laurlcr, Marouette, Mich., or Joseph Vounff. 51H State S t , cant. Columbus, Ohio, Canadian Government Atreuts, CAPSICUM VASELINE ( PUT UP IS COLUIP3UU.K TDUSS ) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the must delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at ooce, and relieve "headache and sciatica. We recommend It as the best and safest' external counter-irritant known, also as as external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgic and gouty com- fduiots. A trial will prove what we claim or it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household. Many people say "it is the best of ail ot your preparations.*' Price 1ft cents, at all druggists or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should be accepted by the public unless the same carries our label, as other wise it is not genuine. CHESEBROUaH MFO. CO.. 17 State street, N BW TOBK C U T . NO GUESS NEEDED. When you weigh on a Jonei 800 Lb, Seals) PRICE $• oo. ruLt Mtmouuuim. J0M3 (HI PATS THK HIXKlKt.) •INCHAMTON. Jf. Y. \' - . i W . N . U . - D E T R O I T - N O . 5 0 . - 1 9 0 1 / r r r ,^, ps^pppfif : v mm ,-,-j. ir•4 WEST MARION. Mrs. Henry Smith and Mfss Una Ferrington were iu Howell Tuesday last. Mr. Eockwood is visiting his grandsou and other friends near Williamslon. Mrs, Ettie Bland spent a few days under the parental roof this week assisting in sewing. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Ray Jewell Wednesday this week and will elect officers. Mrs. Geo. Coleman has been spending a few weeks with Mrs. Ohas. Burden while Mr. B. has been up north'huuting. NORTH LAKE. Geo. Hinkley was in Ann Arbor Saturday. Mrs. Nettie Leatch was home the first of the week. —Geov-Geodwin and-wife visited at Fred Schultz's Monday. Wm. Stevenson has sold severa l p i e c e s of timber to be cut into wood the coming winter. Members of the McNeil, Murray and Reason families are reported to have the Mumps. W. H. Wood, wife aud son Willie of Mt. Pleasant are visiting his mother Mrs. Wm. Wood, who is quite ill. Jas. Vaughn aud wife of W h i t e Oak was the guest of Robert Glenn's a part of the past and present week. PARSHALLVILLE. Mrs. Philip Dormire is quite sick. J o h n Davis has movad back to Fen ton. Wm. Hardei:berg of Bedford is visiting his sister Mrs. P a u l Burns. Mrs. Clayton Cornell who has been quite sick for the past week ia some better. A goodly number of the friends of Geo. Dormire and wife gave them a surprise on Friday night it being his birthday. Our boys t h a t went from here hunting in the north woods have all got home none of them got shot neither did any of them get a shot at a deer. Onr mail came through on a fast train one night this week and didn't stop at way stations it came without a diiver bringing the Hart-land mail with it. IOSCO Mrs. L. C. Gardner spent last week in Marion. Jessie Messenger'went to Ann Arbor last Wednesday for a visit. Mrs. Agnes Snyles has returned from a six months visit to Washington and California. William Sharp, an old aud respected resident , died at his home Nov. 25, 1901, after a long and painful illlness. Mr. S h a r p was born iu Woodford, North ham ptonshire, Eng., March ?, 1830, having reached the age of 71 years, 8 months and 18 days, at the time of his death. H e was a cousistant member of the Plaiufield M. P . church and a chaiter member of the A. O. U. W. lodge No. 66 of Iosco, carrying $2,000 life insurance in the order. PETTYSVILLE. J , W. Place way and wife were in Howell Saturday. G. P. Lambertson is in L a n s i n g t h i s week attending the farmers institute. J . A. VanFleet of Oceana Co. is visiting his parent J o h n Van Fleet and wife. T a e ladies of N o r t h H a m b u r g church will hold a fair at the home of Jas. Nash on Friday evening, Dec. 20. S u p p e r will be served. The residence of W m . Cady burned to the ground with all its contents early Saturday morning, the family barely escaping. I n - sured for $500. L O C A L N E W S . WEST PUTNAM. Henry Gardner tried the sleighing Wednesday. G r a n d m a Sweeney is improving from her recent illness. Mike D u n n e was home from Jackson one day last week. Miss Ella M u r p h y h a s g e n e to Jackson to_Bpend the winter. Harve Barton and family, of Lyndon, 6peut Saturday last at S . E . B a r t o n ' s . Miss Anna Fitzsimons spent the past two'weeks with her grand mother in Pinckuey. Harrison Bates and family, of Gregory, were guests of G. W. Bates on Thursday last, Miss Nellie Gardner has completed her course in millinery and is now competent of holding a position iu any of our leading millinery establishments. UNADILLA. Mrs. L. W. Allen visited relatives in Howell over Sunday. Wm. P y p e r and wife visited relatives in Howell last week. Lon Clark of Stockbridge is spending a few days at L y m a n Hadley's. Wm. Pyper, and daughter, E r - ma, called on friends at North Lake, Monday. Wm. Laverock nas purchased a saw-mill and will have it in running order by spring. A. C. Watson is in Detroit buying holiday goods. Come over and buy your girl a present. A Graphophone entertainment will be held in the Presbyterian hall on Friday night, Dec. 20. The Misses J e a n P y p e r and Inez Marshall called on friends in Stockbridge on« day last week. A. C. Watson will give a free graphophone entertainment every afternoon and evening at his store during the holidays. W i r t Barnum, wife and son Clare, are visiting at Alex. P y p e r ' s in Grand Ledge, and lelatives in Williamstoij and Lansing. Quite a snow storm Monday night. Wm. Moran is under the doctor's care. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Cfaas. Hicks near Jackson Deo. 4, a daughter. F. L. Andrews and wife were in Howell Saturday last on business. Mrs. Belle Meyers, nee Kent, visited old friends here the first ot the week. W. C. Devereaux, of Havana, Cuba, is in Mexico, and is expected home Dec. 17. A. D. Bennett of Fowlervdle has accepted a position on the Luding ton Chrqnicle, Mrs. Wm. Hendee is spending the winter witb her daughter Mrs. C. as. .Hickss near Jackson. Percy Swarthout has moved into part ot'O. N. Plimpton's residence in the western part ot the village., Rev. W. G. Stephens of Plymouth was the guest of his daughter Mrs. F. G. Jackson the last of last week . Cards are out announcing tbe marriage of Lyle W. Martin and Miss Ella Lenore Briston of Prescott Arizona. —WrAv €arr4s eJerttngr m 4he—grocery department at Jackson's store. The geuial "Dell" makes a good clerk. Nelson Mortenson and amily who have been spending saveral years iu Jeffreys Wis. have returned to Pinckuey. Who wi'l furnish us a good turkey for Christmas, on subscription? Do not all speak at once but someone speak quick. Mike Dunne went Tuesday to Jackson where be has moved hi? goods and will make his home there. We wish him SUCCPSS. Read the adv. of Brokaw & Wilkinson on page 1. The^e gentlemen undoubtedly carry the largest stock of plain and fancy crockery and furniture of any firm outside of the city. Bert Hoff of Anderson and A-el... G. Stowe of Iosco are taking up a Commercial course and Arthur Glenn of Chubb's Corners is taking up a Commercial Law course in the Home Correspondence School. A. J. Prindle of Howell has a large adv. in this issue where be invites cutstorn. Mr. Prindle's store is certainly packed with good bargains. The Anderson farmers' olub will meet at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. JAS. Liverraore on Saturday, Dec. 14, A good program is being prepared. Tbe ladies of the Cong'l church will serve their regular tea at the parsonage on Wednesday next, Dec. 18, Irom five until all are served. Every body invited. Rev. H. W. Hicks will deliver a temperance lecture in the Marion Center church on Wednesday evening next, Dec. 18. We can promise the people of that vicinity a rare treat and good sound doctrine. At the school house Thursday evening, Dec. 19, "01, Prof. Frederick A. Osborn will deliver a lecture, together with illustrations, on wireless telegraphy. Tbe illustrations consist in sending messages through space, wood and brick walls with a wireless telegraphy outfit. Admission, 10 cents. The proceeds go to the science department of the P. H. S. Everybody invited. • i " i in, •pMh Mr. " four Bass » Off," l • II H I The Chelsea Herald of Deo. fi says: "Editor Rorabacker, of the South Lyons Excelsior, has tound it unprofitable to run his newspaper bojioeti and has moved it oat to his farm, where he will combine the pre* servative with the agricultural business. n Bro. Mingay you are way off. Bro. Rorabacber has found the Excelsior so profitable that h > has turned it over to hired help and has gone onto his own farm to "rest up & bit." four Christmas Trade. Partly A~ecomrteftPOT. Bizzer—Where does that man Flimmer get all his moucy? Buzzer—Well, I loaned him five dollarstwo years ago.—Ohio__State...Journal. It Is claimed that dentistry prolongs life. As has been said of matrimony, tt certainly makes it seem longer.—Louisville Courier-Journal. No man can build character by trying to raze that of otherg.—Nashville Banner. C. P. Sykes & Son Have Another Good Job C. P. Sykes and son Carl who have been putting in a steam heating plant at, MayviUe returned Saturday last Monday went to Stockbridge where they have the contract to put in the gasnjiiin an dpi pejthe village for the gas plant just put in there. The gentlemen have an increasing trade as plumbers and if it keeps on they will have to hire extra help. Their work always ffives satistaction. During the next two weeks there will be an emense amount of money, expended on Christmas presents and it stands one in band to know where to go to buy best. We would not advise anyone to go to any certain dealer but those who advertise are certainly entitled to your patronage. Look over our adv. columns and you will find those who can supply your wants in almost any direction. When you go to any of the places to trade just mention that you saw their adv. in the DISPATCH, An Increasing Business. While in Howell last week we-ioak a look at the store and stock of E. A. Bowman and found clerks and proprietor ousy as bees in a clover field. An elegant stair-case has been birlt leading to the second floor which increases Mr. Bowman's show room by more than halt and yet every place was full of goods and huge boxes arriving by every train. Mr. Bowman Ires certainly acheived success in the "Surprise" store deal and we wish him unbounded success. He attributes part of his success to the liberal use of printers ink. His adv. is always found on the first page of the DISAPTCH. GRAND HOLIDAY DISPLAY Our immense line of clothing, Overcoats, Ladies' and Misses Jackets and Capes, Fur Collars and Boas ajre just the things FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ANDERSON Miss Mali nek lioy is under the doctor's care. F r e d D n r k e e and B u r r Smith spent Saturday night iu Howell. Jas. Hoff returned Saturday from a few days visit iu Lansing. Mrs. Jas. Marble entertained company from L a n s i n g the first of the week. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Will Singleton at the home of Mrs. J a m e s Durkee Tuesday evening, in the form of a tinware, towel and tablecloth "throw," and they were A devoted wife andseveu child- all thrown on purpose especially the towels. About 50 of the neighbors attended with well filled baskets. After lunch was served all departed feeling they had spent a very ploasnnt evening besides leaving ninny useful things for the future use of .v r. and M r s . Singleton. One Who Was There. BushiestPotatoes^— Notice to Taxpayers. L will be at the town hall in the village of Pinckney, every Friday during December to collect taxes tor Putnam Township. PERCY SWARTHOUT, Traas. Found A sheepskin glove. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice. Notice to Farmer*. I will pay above the market price for wheat. F. M. PETERS. FOR SALE. A few thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte cockrels, also some two-year-old Rice pop corn. Inquire ot H. G. BKIGGS, Pinckney. These cool days remind us that winter is approaching and our wood supply is low. Any of our many subscribers who wish to help us out along this Hoe we would be pleased to have them do so immediately. ren, each of whom aided in tenderly caring for him until he died a r e left to m o u r n his absence. Bev."J, B. Daley conducted the fuperal services, which were largely attended at the M. P . church,. Plainfield. , T h e remains were laid t o j r e s t in the Mapes oemetery, Iosco. Suits from £2.50 up. Overcoats from $2.00 up. Misses Jackets from $J.00 up. Ladies' J a c k e t s and Capes from $2.50 up. Our line of Crockery, China and'Lamps, Water. Sets and Berry Sets is the largest ever shown in the county. Decorated D i n n e r Sets $4.50, $0.50 and up Chamber S e t s . 1.79, 2.50 and up 'Fine Large L a m p s 65c, 79c, 1.25 and up Fine White Porcelain Dinner Sets, fine and thin as china $4.50 and u p We have the o:Jy complete Crockery, L a m p and China store in the county. O u r immense line of Dolls, \ l b u m s , China Cups aud Saucers, Games, etc. is simply magnificent. Our 6,000 square feet of floor space is packed to the fullest capacity with everything that is desirable for Christmas presents, Gloves, Mittens, Caps, Suspenders, Ties, Slippers, Shoes, etc. make suitable presents. Don't miss seeing our immense lln.e—it will pay you to come miles'to trade with us for WE CAN S A ' I J L Y O U M O N E Y . Buckwheat Flour, $2.50 Per 100, We have pfenty of the best GRADE, at the Mill. F. M. PETERS. 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Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch December 12, 1901 Description An account of the resource December 12, 1901 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901-12-12 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/89fbee4860aa93ce1a44b6a0a3b2eb26.pdf ef94cc902ba193de36afef8738301280 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL. XIX. PINOKNEY, LIVINGSTON CO., MICH., THURSDAY, DEC. 19, 1901. No. 51 6^ Cwx&t some people may think we do not carry any Lut we wish to announce that we have t h e most complete stock of Haiors atva "BT\xs\ves SVaUs axvaSUas L O C A L N E W S , that can be found in town. We guarantee the \D«\s\>ac\i SasoViufc £»amv to give n o trouble and—it— makes an excellent Xmas present. G. W. Reason & Son Edward A. Bowman, D E P A R T M E N T STORE . . . . . HOWELL - MICHIGAN* B O W M A N ' S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. O u r p r i c e s w i l l s a v e y o u m o n e y . Tp a aidc B o w m a n ' s . Busy Store, H o w e l l . M i c h . Next to Postoffice. Quite like winter. How. about that-wood, Carl Sykes is quite sick. Coal is almost as scarce as wood. Wanted—sleighing for Christmas. Prank Wright be^an working in the mill tbis week. A brother of Mrs. W . J . Black visited ber the first of the week. Oar merchants are doing a good business this week in holiday goods. M. T. Kelly returned Saturday last from an extended visit in Chicago and St. Louis. Tbis issue contains some rare Xmas bargains—those who want your trade bid for it. " H e l d b y t h e E n e m y " a t t h e . o p e r a house Thursday evening, Dec. 26. Do not miss it. Wireless telegraphy will be expjained at the school bouse to-night admission 10 cents. Our readers will be pleased to learn that C. N. Plimpton is able to get out again from his recent illness. The Misses Kate Ross and Dede Hinehey left Wednesday morning for California to be absent several months. Don't forget the school lecture at the school house to-night. Wireless telegraphy is the subject and will be illustrated. H. H. Swartbout has shipped over 16 ton of turkeys from this place this season, to say uotbing oi the chickens, ducks and geese. Prank Parker is running Will Moran'starber- sbopdurrag the—1 atter-'sillness. Our readers will be pleased to learn that Mr. Moran is better. Perry Noah of North Lake is in need ol a man or two to cut wood by the cord, day or week. He finds help scarce «»1 though he is offering 65 events per corti and board or 75 and they board themselves, for four foot wood, The Columbian Dramatic Club will give -'Held by the Enemy" at the opera house on Thursday evening Dec. 26. The cast of characters is excellent and the play is a good one. See bills for further particulars but be sure and attend. The Mac cabee Banquet. Tuesday even.ng the KOTM and LOTM held their annual banquet and as usual there was a full house and a general good time. Everyone had all the oysters they wanted besides cake, coffee etc. The evening was spent in social chat but as a diversion Miss Mabel Sigler sang a solo and eight ladies gave the backward drill which was very amusing. When the Maccabees set out to have a good time, tbey usually do and Tuesday night was no exception. Cbristmas nest Wednesday. Miss Loretta Shehan is home for the holidays. Will Moran has been very sick the past week. Scarlet fever is quite prevalent in the county. A little more snow is wanted for Xmas sleighing, Dr. Fred Milne has gone to Canada to visit relatives. Leo Monks who has been very sick is reported on the gain. P. L. Andrews visited his people at ParsbailvJHe the past week. S. G. Teeple called on Editor Rorabacher in So. Lyon, last Friday. Rev. Hicks was called to Corruoa last Friday to officiate at a funeral. Miss Lillian Boylela spending the •holidays with her people in Leslie. In sinking a well 200 feet deep on the Alepc McPberson farm west of Howell a flow of gas was struck which burned freely, F. R. Lindsley who assaulted Lyman Parshall at Hartland, has been bound over to the circuit court, and is out on $100 bonds. The "YI.-E. Sunday school have voted to hold a chmtmaa tree Tuesday evening Dec. 24. A short program by the children will be given. Mrs. Nellie Sayles, of Ingbara, was a guest of her brother Walter Sharland, the past week. From there she went to Dexter to visit a sister. We hope our subscribers will remember us during the next two weeks as it will help us celebrate Christmas if we even find what is^ue us, in our stocking. Ollie Clark has returned home after visiting a few weeks in Tuscola, Gratiot and Clinton counties. He was accompanied I y his sister Miss Marion Clark who has been spending the summer in Tuscola. Chelsea does not propose to loose trade owing to the electric road but are throwing out inducements to the people of other towns and the farmers along the line both in selling merchandise and buying produce. C. 0. LJuraess, of Howell, recently went to Chicago to visit his daughter, and while on his way to the depot; accompanied by Prank Brown, to take the train for Hillsdale he was stricken with apoplexy. In an hour or so he had recovered sufficiently to continue on to Hillsdale, but on reaching there the precarious condition of Mr. Burgess made it necessary to proceed on to Howell. Mr. Burgess' recovery is hoped for. No sleighing yet. Fred Smith, of Rooti, was in town the last of last week. Mrs. Fred Milne is visiting friends and relatives in Roots and Jackson, Nelson Mortenson has moved his family into Percy Swarthout's house. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood, of Mt. Pleasant y HI ted his sister Mrs. Ben Isham, the last of last week. The rush of an extensive Holiday adveitisements caused our exchanges to reach us late the past week. Rev, Carl Jones, af Chelsea, officiated at the Appleton Nash wedding last week. Mrs. Bernard Mead and son, of Lansingt visitad Mrs. Ki r k Van W ink 1 e the past week. Anyone interested in the progress of the U. S. navy should secure the Scientific American of Dec. 14. We have heard it rnmored that the chime ot wedding bells will be heard from the north at the close of the old year. Maw I Mam, Are showing the finest line of Fancy China Glass Ware and Furniture ever brought into Livingston county. CUT GLASS and HAVILAp The finest that can be had n UilliN > A 'IN FANCY ROCKERS .SWMK. Do not Fail to Call and S e c O u r Stock. Holiday Specials POP Friday, Saturday, _ Monday and Tuesday Dec. 20-21-23-24. Specials in Ladies', Gents and Childrens Handkercheifs lc to 75c each. Specials in Ladies' and Gents Gloves and Mitts: Ladies' Kid Gloves L a d i e s ' Kid Mitts 90c 43c Specials in Dress Goods. Specials in Apron Ginghams at 5 ^ c . Specials in Bed Blankets. Specials in Gents Furnishings: Gents 50c ties G^nts 25c ties — 44c 20c - • • • • * • * - Of Course There may be some Hardware stores where they do not, but We Keep Christmas Goods. We always have a full line of Silverware, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Tea Tets, etc. Sleds, Skates, and hundreds of _n r other articles that are useful. Nothing is nicer for a pres-|and boom his ©Wn town somewhere Makes Things Hustle. The Stockbridge Sun came out last week with an Xmas edition of colored covers containiag several full page 'advs' together with smaller ones from the other business firms. One man can scarcely do nuch but the whole town of live business men can bring a great deal of trade to the village and if Stockbridge receives trade according to the advertising there will not he much goods left on hand after the season is over. Push makes a town move. S p e c i a l s i n S h o e s : One lot Ladies' B u t t o n Slioes Regular $2.25 values, siz^a 5 to 7 S p e c i a l s i n P r i n t s : One lot Standard P r i n t s $1.19 4Jc a yd. A Paying Business. A. stranger was in town last week working our business men to the tune of $2.00 tot a fancy business card to be framed and hung up in a conspicuous place in town. We are not aware bow much money he took from our village1 but if everyone bit he was the richer ny about $60 which will be a great help to pay the btrangers taxes Specials in Groceries. Specials in Rubber Goods* F. G. JACKSON Hurrah For THE HOLIDAYS! THE BEST OF E V E R Y T H I N G FOR CHRISTMAS. R I G H T T O T H E F R O N T of all competition we place our elegant new holiday stock, the best ever shown in this locality. P O P U L A R S E L E C T I O N S at popular prices are features of this magnificent stock which particularly recommend it to holiday buyers. ent to wefe or mother than a set ot silverwear, and we've- else. We prefer to have our business g o t ' e m . _ card above our place of business where people will have no trouble to find us, and will do ns more good, so "that he TEEPLE & CAOWELL • who runs may read." F A L L IN LINE all you people who wish to see a bright and beautiful display of charming Christmas novelties for the season of lyOl. S E E T H E B E A U T I F U L DOLL we propose to giveaway. Every purchaser of $1.00 worth will be given a ticket on the doll. F. A. SIGLER. • • > . - , > i •VM • -';''P 1^ M ''H U i $ >, < Iw • • > . . . MMJMP»rW!WTW'<,SW»^ • , * • - — • i ~ Ii n ' i The Diamond Bracelet By MRS. HENRY WOOD. A u t h o r o ! E * * t L y n n * , E t a CHAPTER XIII.—(Continued.) * I t looks exactly the same—gold l i n k s , interspersed with diamonds, and t h e clasp is the same—three stars. A tall, ugly woman has got it on, her black hair strained off her face." "The hair strained off her face Is •enough to make any woman look ugly," remarked Lady Sarah. "Where is she?" "There; she is standing up now; let « 8 get close to her. Her dress is that teaiitiful maize color with blonde lace." Lady Sarah Hope drew near and obtained a sight of the bracelet The color flew into her face. "It's mine, Fanny," she whispered. But the lady at that moment, took a gentleman's arm and moved away. Lady Sarah followed her, with the view of obtaining another look. Frances Chenevix went to Mr. Netherleigh and told him. He was hard of belief. "You cannot be sure at this distance of time, Fanny. And besides more bracelets than one may have been made of that pattern. "I am so certain that I feel as if I could swear to the bracelet," eagerly replied Lady Frances. "Hush, hush, Fanny." "I recollect it perfectly; it struck me t h e moment I saw it. How singular that I should have been talking to Gerard Hope about it this night. Mr. Netherleigh smiled. "Imagination is very deceptive, Frances, and your having spoken to Jfr. Hope of it brought it to your thoughts. "But it could not have been brought t o my eyes," returned Frances. "Stuff raod nonsense about imagination, Mr. Netherleigh. I am positive it is the bracelet. Her comes Lady Sarah", "I suppose Frances has been telling you," observed Lady Sarah Hope to hex brother-in-law. "I feel convinced i t is my ewn bracelet." "But—as I have just remarked to Frances—other bracelets than yours w a y have been made precisely simllar," he urged. "If it is rn^ne the letters 4S. H.' are scratched on the back of the middle Etar. I did it one cUy with a penknife." '"You never mentioned the fact before. Lady Sarah," hastily responded • the merchant. • "No. I was determined to give no d u e . I was always afraid of the affair being traced home to Gerard, and it would have been such a disgrace to m y husband's name." "Did you speak to her? Did you ask where she got the bracelet?" interrupted Frances. "'How could I?" retorted Lady Sarah. "J did not know her." T will," cried Frances in a resolute time, "My dear Frances," remonstrated Mr. Netherleigh. "I vow I will," persisted Frances, ias she moved away. l A d y Frances kept her word. She found the strange lady in the refreshments, and locating herself by her side, entered upon a few trifling remarks, which were civilly received. Suddenly she dashed at once to her .subject. "What a beautiful bracelet!" *'I think it is," was the stranger's reply, holding out her arm for its inspection, without any reservation. "Where did you buy it?1' pursued Frances. "Garrards are my jewelers." CHAPTER XIV. "This very nearly did for Frances; t o r it was at Garrards' that the Colon e l originally purchased it, and it «eemed to give a coloring to Mr. Netherleigh's view of more bracelets havi n g been made of the same pattern. B n t she was too anxious and determine d to stand upon ceremony—for Gerard's sake; and he.was, dearer.to her than the world suspected. "We—one of my family—lost a bracelet exactly like this, some time back. When I saw it on your arm, I thought it was the same; [ hoped it was." The lady froze directly and laid • down her arm. "Arc you—pardon me. there are. painful interests involved—are you sure you purchased this at Garrard's?" "I have said that Mes3rs. Garrard are my jewelers," replied the stranger 1¾ a repelling voice; and the words sounded evasive to Frances. "More I cannot ray; neither am I aware by what lav.' cf courtesy you thus question in?•, ov who you may be." The ycv.n? lady drew herself up, proudly s u u i c in her rank.' *'I pn: Lady Frances Chenevix," and t h e other, bowed and turncxl to the refrr.: hr..cr:t table. Away wcr.t Lady Frances to find the 'CadbrdriS, and inquire after the : stranger. It was a Lsdy Livingstons. The hussomething, had been knighted, and now they were launching out into high society, Frances' nose went into the air. O law! a city knight and his wife! that was it, was it? How could Mrs. Cadogan have taken up with them? The Honorable Mrs. Cadogan did not choose to say beyond the assertion that they were extremely worthy, good, kind people. She could have said that her spendthrift of a husband had contrived to borrow money from Sir Jasper Livingstone, and to prevent being bothered for it, and keep them in humor, they introduced the Livingstones where they could. Frances Chenevix went home—that is, to Colonel Hope's—and told her strange tale to Alice Seaton; not only about Gerard being in England, but about the bracelet.. "Alice, it is the bracelet. I am more certain than ever. Garrard's people say they have sold articles of jewelry to Lady Livingstone, but not a diamond bracelet, and, moreover, that they never had one of that precise pattern, but the bracelet Colonel Hope bought." "What is to be done?" exclaimed Alice. "I know. I shall go to those Livingstone's. Gerard shall not stay under this cloud if I can help him out of i t Mr. Netherleigh won't act, and we dare not tell the Colonel; he is so obstinate and wrong-headed, he would be for arresting Gerard, pending the investigation." "Frances—" "Now don't you preach, Alice. When I will a thing, I will. I am like my lady mother for that. Lady Sarah says she scratched her initials inside the bracelet, and I shall demand to see it; if these Livingstones refuse, I'll put detectives on the scent. I will, as sure as my name is Frances Chenevix." "And if the investigation should brkig the guilt home to—to—Gerard?" whispered Alice, in a hollow tone. "And if it should bring it home to "I am worse than I look. I am going into the grave' rapidly. Other, less sensitive, or with stronger bodily health, might have battled' successfully with the distress and annoyance; I could n o t I shall die in greater peace if this Unhappy affair can be cleared. Should it prove to be the same bracelet, we might be able to trace out how it was lost" mm m i m you! and if it shoulcrbring it home to~ b o U g h t ; - ^ ^ did not consider myself" m p ' " a n n u a tna e v o c n o r a t o H F V n n n o s . . . . . , *.%_*. M *. *. called upon to proclaim that fact to a 1 f •* * fl *•»•* o Qiicy at me!" spoke the exasperated Frances. "For shame, Alice; it cannot bring it home to Gerard, for he was never guilty." Alice Seaton sighed; she saw there was no help for it, for Lady Frances was resolute. "I have a deeper stake in this than you," she said, aft'er a pause of consideration; "let me go to the Livingstones. You must not refuse me; I have an urgent motive for wishing it." "You, you weak mite of a thing! you would faint before you got half through the interview," uttered Lady Frances, In a tone between jest and vexation. Alice persisted. She had, indeed, a powerful reason for urging it, and Lady Frances allowed the point, though with much grumbling. The carriage was still at the door, for Lady Frances had desired that it should wait, and Alice hastily dressed herself and went down to it, without speaking to Lady Sarah. The footman was closing the door upon her, when out flew Frances. "Alice, I have made up my mind to go with you, for I cannot guard my patience until you are back again. ' I can sit in the carriage while you go in. Lady Livingstone will be two feet higher from today—that the world should have been amazed with the spectacle of Lady Frances Chenevix waiting humbly at her door." Frances talked incessantly on the road, but Alice was silent; she was deliberating what she should say, and was nerving herself to the task. Lady Livingstone was at home, and Alice sending in her card, was conducted to her presence, leaving Lady Frances in her carriage. Lady Frances had thus described her; a woman as thin as a whipping post, with a red nose; and Alice found Lady Livingstone answer to it very well. Sir Jasper, who was also present, was much older than his wife, and short and thick; a good-natured looking man with a bald head. Alice, refined and sensitive, scarcely knew how she opened her subject, but she was met in a different manner from what she had expected. The knight and his wlfo were really worthy people, as Mrs. Cadogan had said, only she had a mania for getting into "high life and high-lived company," a thing she would never accomplish. She listened to Allcs's talc with courtesy, and at length with interest. "You will readily conceive the nightmare t.hl3 has been to me," panted Alice, for her emotion was great. "The bracelet was under my charge and it disappeared in this extraordinary way. All the trouble it has been productive of to me, I am not at liberty to tell you, but It has certainly shortened my life." "You look ill," observed Lady Liv- Vi-stoae, with sympathy. CHAPTER XV. Lady Livingstone left the room and returned- with a diamond bracelet She held it out to Miss Seaton, and the color rushed into Alice's poor, wan face at the gleam of the diamonds. She believed she recognized them. "But, stay," she said, drawing back her hand, as she was about to touch it, "do not give it me Just yet. Tf it be the one we lost, the letters S. H. are scratched irregularly on the back of the middle clasp. Perhaps you will first look if they are there, Lady Livingstone." Lady Livingstone turned the bracelet, glanced at the spot indicated, and then silently handed it to Sir Jasper. The latter smiled. "Sure enough, here's something—I can't see It distinctly without my glasses. What is it, Lady Livingstone?" "The letters S. H. as Miss Seaton describes; I cannot deny it." "Deny it! No, my lady, what for should we deny it? If we are in the possession of another's bracelet lost by fraud, and if the discovery will set this young lady's mind at ease, I don't think either you or I will be the one to deny it. Examine it for yourself, ma'am," added he, giving it to Alice. She turned it about, she put it on her arm, her eyes lighted with the eagerness of conviction. "It 13 certainly the same bracelet," ahe affirmed. "It Is not beyond the range of possibility that Initials may have been scratched on this bracelet without its being the same," observed Lady Livingstone. "I think it must be the same," mused Sir Jasper. "It looks suspicious." "Lady Frances Chenevix understood you to say you bought this of Messrs. Garrard," resumed Miss Seaton. Lady Livingstone felt rather foolish. "What I said was that Messrs. Garrard were my Jewelers. The fact is I do not know exactly where this was young lady who was a stranger to me, and in answer to questions I thought verging on impertinence." "Her anxiety, scarcely less than my own, may have rendered her abrupt," replied Alice, by way of apology for Lady Frances. "Our hope is not so much to regain the bracelet as to penetrate the mystery of its disappearance. Can you not let me know where you did buy it?" "I can," interposed Sir Jasper; "there's no disgrace in having bought it where I did. I got it at a pawnbroker's." Alice's heart beat violently. A pawnbroker's! what dreaded discovery was at hand? "I was one day at the east end of London walking past, when I saw a topaz and amethyst cross in a pawnbroker's window. I thought it would be a pretty ornament for my wife, and I went in and asked to look at it. In talking about jewelry with the master, he reached out this diamond bracelet, and told me that would be a present worth making. Now, I know my lady's head had been running on a diamond bracelet, and I was tempted to ask what was the lowest figure he would put it at. He said it was the most valuable article of the sort he had had for a long while, the diamonds of the first water, worth £400 of anybody's money, but that being second-hand he could part with it for £250. And I bought it. That's where I got the bracelet, ma'am." "That was just the money Colonel Hope gave for it new at Garrard's," said Alice. "Two hundred and fifty guineas." Sir Jasper stared at her; and then broke forth with a comical attempt at rage, for he was one of the best tempered men in the world. "The old wretch of a Jew! Sold It to me at a second-hand price, as he called it,-for the identical sum it cost new! Why, he ought to be prosecuted for usury." "It was just what I told you, Sir Jasper," groaned the lady, "you will go to these low, second-hand dealers, who always cheat where they can. Instead of a regular jeweler; and nine times out of ten you are taken in." "But your having bought it of this pawnbroker does not bring me any nearer the knowing how he procured it." observed Miss Seaton. "I shall go to him this very day and ascertain," returned Sir Jasper. "Tradespeople may not sell stolen bracelets with impunity." Easier said than done. The dealer protested his ignorance and innocence, and declared he. had bought it in the regular course of business, at one of the pawnbroker's periodical sales. And the man spoke the truth, and the detectives were again applied to. (To be continued.) ~ J > ure of the FOMTUKE HI THE M t m e V O m N Oeorgia there is * & n £ demoted to mlatletoejknd. "MHy t r o w i n g / If. ii ow*fed by* the Cartledg'c {an> 11¾-.,-consisting oi mother..an.d two daugh- " ters, but the; daughters do the farming. It all began through the"'fail- .elder sister to make an Immediate triumph in art, tc study which Bhe went to New York. She realized in the great city, as she never could have in her rural southern home, that talent for art la too general to leave much hope for special distinction, and wisely con. eluded to turn to something that would bring more speedy results. Being an observant young woman, Miss Cartledge noticed that holly and mistletoe brought extremely high prices and bethought her that on the 500 acres at home in Georgia both grew in wild abundance. She returned home and she and her sister began to pre* pare for making the neglected luxuriance of marketable value. In the months of .January and February following they set out ten acres of young holly trees with their own hands. Their colored farm hands would not plant a holly tree for worlds, as they believe that if they did they would die as soon as the tree became tall enough to cast a shadow the measure of their graves. Last Christmas the sisters found the trees so grown that they required thinning out and the trees that were removed were sent north fot Christmas trees and brought high prices, as they were symmetrical and covered with large, rich berries. The* plant the mistletoe berries under the bark of old oak trees in a crack or hole, where they can get hold as they germinate. 3*1 THE CHRISTMAS GIRL (In three ages.) THE DOLL AGE. THE GOLFING AGE. THE DIAMOND AGE, A man may. have many good traits m d still lack the one necessary to make use of them. Jmfmmw *> i f o r t i s e i t * n t to adYertlMf t e W f f t ^itn a view to having the people know- what you moat* desire to sell: and IntJrdentally letting tbemi kilow' thAtf ttu» afecifled Items do not represent your ^full stock. Say i n - teresting thing* about interesting good* and have the goods to talk. ' Men talk of the secret of successful advertising, but It is ajl y<ery plain. The essentials are to offer what people want, at fair prices, and'to offer it in a way that will make/readers know they want it. The art in writing an advertisement is to speak aa.tht interested and well-informed merchant would speak to a prospective customer. The mere appearance of a business, man's name and address in every issue of a leading newspaper will do work t o increase his trade. Every business man, however, is able to give facta about his establishment which will encourage people to deal with him. To state such ** facts clearly in a newspaper fa the principal secret of successful advertising. The Idea that it takes a number of impressions to make the average advertisement effective is not new. Forty years ago an English advertiser said to the publisher of the Cornhill Magazine: "We don't consider that an advertisement seen for the first time by a reader is worth much.. The second time it counts for something. The third time the reader's attention la arrested; the fourth time he reads it through and thinks about it; the fifth makes a purchaser of him. It takes.time to soak In." I* THE HANDSOMEST CALENDAR of the season (in ten colors) six beautiful heads (on six sheets, 10x12 inches), reproductions of paintings by Moran, issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt of twenty-five cents; Address F. A, Miller, General Paasenger Agent, Chicago. Some girls who profess to he highly cihxnted h.tvo merely l»eon l.'nruersod In a weak soluton of accomplishauTts. Hother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's Home in New York. Care Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis- -orders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 80,000 testimonials. At all druggists, 25c. Sample FBEB. Address Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Matt J. Johnson's 60SSis a guaranteed cure for rheumatism. Insist on getting the genuine. Don't ov£i;look a real friend and hunt up a flash friend instead. Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrnp. For children teething. »oft«aft tha gum* retluQM inflammallon. allay* pain, curan wind nolio. tto a battle. Don't give a Christmas present grudgingly. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three yearns avo.—Mrs. Tnos. BOBBINS, Maple Street, Norwich. N. Y.. Feb. 17, 1W0. Don't go in debt for Christmas presents. BE MEN. Zooklxoo, t&e great lnvlRorstor, sets •t once. Sent for SI I postage paid. Address Zookl Co., HOI Ro»§«H St.. Detroit, Mich. Don't think it's what a man has that V makes him contented—it's what he doesn't f want. SOZODQNT TOOTH POWDER Tht bgsMhat Koitty ami O C c Experltr.ee can produoe. £ 9 At all stores* or by matt for the price. HALL d. R U C K E U N e w Y O R K . General Health* Gentlemen:—1 used two bottles of Baxter's Man rake Bitters and it had a decidedly good effect along the line of general health. I took it for digestive troubles and was much pleased with the result. G. A. Botsford, Onaway, Mich. SAMPLE SENT FREE* New discovery la medicine. Wonderful family remedy. No household complete Without tt> Good for all aehee and pains. Saves money. Saves suffering. Saves slokneea. Saves doctor bills. Yon ean have It for the asking. 8ERULA REMEDY C&.7S6 Hudson A»e.. Detroit Midi SAVE F U E L MEAT ADDITIONAL ROOMS by attaching BURTON'S FUKL ECONOMIZER to sour stove pipe. Saves onc-thlnl fuel. Price, $4.50. Your dealer will supply you. If not, order direct from us. W. J. BURTON A CO. t» CASE STREET, . DETROIT, AUCB. Csulogas MM! terthnoeUU on nqata. m9 NsiQ«|r«£5ass?p 5 T r» in dVU war. 18luuudl7c*ft Stt*n^aetUa sliSMoa.e Bttiv- rselaaeaa. No mind is IO great that It casaot bo. Influenced by a small one. easMl s.U BVookr ofC tesItl iroIn l&qunl dsotdw ittoofead tores worst-v »ATS» treatment v raia> i^a.n.8JuttM'>iK>w.B«a.A>uen,al lm^^wulMThtloiwia,tEyt Water F ' l S O T ) C U R E FO.r} ?o^i^**sroiSr C o Nf. ^ 80y¾j wbyi+ a'r ogl gm1a0. rs» > * • ;•*-*&»•—**•"•w *-H*« i<rtMNWMiWRW^1Wi^S4*'<JS»; « T » * , »•»*>•».. ii «^Jf w * ; * ^ * * * , V ' . • ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ n s M S M S M S M S M S M S M S M M * T | * " ; i ' " ' ' " ' ' r -'-r **-*"*•• i * , • • . - " • • • ' . • • . . . / • • ' • * . * r - • • • - ' • • • ^ • • • ( ' • • • • . • •• ~ : • • . ' • . • . • • - - . • * . . • I s ^ ; - ; - v . • > * " • • • : - / - . - - . - ^ . - . - : . : - - - - • .-: '--:.^i • - •'Jf"~.. -v- • ' ' • * *•<£"...» •sr-*- • M i l ;^r 1«. -.. ' ^pf>^Cartb iiUtcrMcD i. Liarht the fires of Christmas tide: Kindle them well with oil and pine; Build them, big, and deep, and wide; Let their light through the ages shine. Shine on the path of the rugged past, Where mankind has journeyed through: Light up the path to a life more vast. Shadowing up through the starry blue. Cast on the logs;, make the flames, leap higher; Pluck from the bough and mistletoe— •To the spirit of Christmas time aspire, Peace, good will to friend and foe. Peace on earth and friendship true, Undimmed as the light of Bethlehem's star— A grander and subllmer view Comes with that light through the ages far. A death in life, and life in death. ' Do we behold, but know that life Is uppermost in all things yet— Ring, Joyous bellB, throughout strife. t the K h For now is born the Prince of Peace, And he is "Love" among us now; Ring out, glad bells, and never cease, While there is life on earth below! Twine the bittersweet and holly Arched above the hearthstone's glow, Joy, not melancholy, Came, indrlftlng with the snow; In each face the frost's a-tingle, And afar on Hying wing Comes the sleigh bell's rhythmic Jingle, Through December Journeying. Set the board and ask the blessing For the bounty amply spread, In the simplest words expressing What a loving father said— "Peace on earth"—for this Is nearest When the snows with us abide, And the winter air is clearest In the hush of Chrlstmastlde. Bring the old musician's fiddle. Relic of the bygone days, Send the fairest down the middle While the lilting music s w a y s ; Light of foot and quick of laughter Swing the dancers, toe and heel, As they pass or follow after In the quaint Virginia reel. Deck the tree and light the candles, Let the stockings all be hung, For a saint with furry sandals O'er the housetops high has swung; And his reindeer steeds are prancing Through the star-bespangled rime. And the moonbeams pale are glancing In the merry Christmastime. SANTA CLAUS, V. S. HE big blond mechanic looked awkward and out of place in the crowd of women shoppers at the toy counter. He seemed painfully conscious of the sharp contrast between his old working clothes and the stylish dresses of the ladies who jostled him on either hand. One given to studying the faces of Christmas shoppers would easily have read the question which makes Chirstmas the most pathetic as well as the bappi-' JsLhoilday—in-the-y^ "Can I do ft with the little money I lave?" At length the man caught the eye Df a sales girl, and leaning over the counter said in a low voice: "Say, miss, I've got a little feller at pome that's been talking for months ibout Santy Claus bringing him a horse. I'd like to get him one if I can afford It. How much is this?" and he pointed to an equine paragon in front 9f him. "That is thtee dollars," said the sales girh "Best grade we've carried. You her face lighted up. "Oh, say," she exclaimed, "wait a. minute." She dived under the table and came up with a counterpart of the horse they had been discussing; a counterpart, hut with a broken leg and minui ] ™ u m ^ i £ that very useful appurtenance, a tail fASHioNS or ma. A Wr—chwamn't Forecast of Feminine F«4k> Twenty Tears Jff—ce. When they are grown up, the young ladle* of the future who were born with this century will look back with amazement on the manners and dreta of the days when their mothers were girls. If If." Octave Iteanne be a true prophet, evolution in things feminine wiH move, not by degrees, by by remarkable bounds between the present year and 1920. The long dresses of today will appear far more Quaint to the girls of that period than do the flounced skirts of the 80s to the modem woman. In 1920, says M. Octave Uzanne, the "feminine prejudice," which causes ladles, except of course In ballets, "to object to displaying the calves of their legs," will have become entirely extinct. "Rational dress," as advocated by extremists, will not, however, prevail. The Knickerbocker will not oust the petticoat, but the latter will never fall below the knee. On the other hand, the present clinging skirt will be abolished, and dresses will grow fuller in width as they decrease in length. M. Uzanne believes that these revolutions in costume will be promoted by hygienic considerations. He is a violent opponent of the long skirt, on the score of its being a microbe collecting and distributing agent In the name of the laws of health, he likewise is persuaded that the corset has but a few years to live, and will in 1920 be preserved, if at all, In museums of discarded instruments of torture. Finally, veils will also be tabooed for hygienic reasons, as they act as nets for microbes, which are gathered in their meshes and thence are conveyed to the mouth and eyes. Suddenly breaking away from health considerations, M. Octave Uzanne indulges in flights of far more fanciful prophecy. In 1920, it seems, occult arts, necromancy and astrology will flourish as they never did before, except among the Alexandrine Greeks at the commencement of the Christian era. "Astral influences," in which, M. Uzanne believes, will be an article of faith with the ladies •*ws *n»t ease of Catarrh tbatoennot be cured by Hall's Cheney Jot the tost »*•**» and believe him perfretlj honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their flrat _ . . . 0.W; eWsta *ld TinrguTa xK. Winnhaoule s*a leM Darruvigng, isWt^h Toolelseadloe, ,D rHuaglgl'isst C*.a Ttaorlrehd oC. aOrhe iois. token, i nternal.ly,. ac.t - loagf thdeir seycstltyem up. onT tehstei mblooondia alsn dse mnut oforuees. s uPrfraiccee* StHopaellr' sb Fotatmlei.l y SPoilldls b ya raeU thed- rbuegagti.s ts. The citizens of Marlette want a canning factory, and are trying to secure sufficient capital to install i t Naturally people want to be W E L L for Christmas, for nothing so promotes happiness and good cheer. Therefore, take Garfield Tea now; its uses are manifold; it cures all derangements of stomach, liver, kidneys or bowels; it cleanses the system and purifies the blood* thus removing the cause of rheumatism, gout and many chronic diseases. It is good for young and old and has been held in the highest repute for many years. Physicians recommend it. SASKATCHEWAN^ WESTERN QAtWV fS CALLED THE "GARDEN . , OF IftifV . f. . r , . • . . . i n » By ~s> Forana* ft «t jtoetf William Southward, who opened the first wholesale grocery store in Chicago, is dead at Wichita, Kas., aged iU. Are Ton Using Allen's F o o t - E a s e ? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken irto the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. An effort will be made to split old Calhoun county in twain and a new name will be tacked upon the chunk tfciftt contains Battle Creek. A Christmas Philosopher. He asks three great gifts—Health, Wealth and Happiness. Then give him Garfield Tea; it brings Good Health, promotes Happiness and makes the pursuit of Wealth possible. Ernest Hooper, a follower of Dr. Alexander Dowie and residing at Cottage Par.:, Chippewa county, is dead fvom typhoid fever. Many good physicians and nurses use Wizard Oil for obstinate rheumatism and neuralgia It's the right thing to do. t1h3inhkt roSf ^th is!f idcSfo#m1 ebiUoBd}y h ;kpnpoecnke<ed! *1U1 t 1920, and they will dress according Somebody | y . , T h e y w i n b e a w a r e t h a t b l a c k off the counter yesterday and broke the leg. The tall kept coming out any; predisposes them to Saturnian melan- :holy; that blue subjects them to luway and I guess it's lost now. You a a r f a n c I e s > t h a t g r a y d e V otes them to could have this for a dollar. Mebbt you could fix it all right." The man examined the fracture seriously. "Why, that's easy," he said Mercury, with his gfft of pecuniary prosperity, that red places them under the Olympian sway of Jupiter, that golden yellows associate them with the A Negaunee hunter got the three deer allowed him with only two shots, GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS use the best. That is why they buy Ituss Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, 10c. Porto Rico's legislature Is to meet Jan. 1. In a letter to the Reed City, Mlehft-: gan, Clarion, Mr. Jaa. O. Armstroa*.. of Meltford, Saskatchewan, says, witting on 27th May, 1901: "This is a fine country- tor a poor man, as he can go out on the hay slews and cut all the hay he need*. Ho turns his cattle out on £he prairie, and when he is not using his horses be turns them out also. There is such asuabundance of food, they never w a a - der away. "A lady, who has lived here eignT years told me that this was the original 'Garden of Eden'. I certainly would believe it, If we could only ftod the apple trees. But as it is, we havemany varieties "tfTTroit—strawberries,- cranberrles, saskatoons, huckleberries, red and black currants, dewberries, plums, red and black cherries, and red raspberries. All of these fruits grow wild. Then the flowers that dot the prairies, making them look like a>. real garden. We have eaten of the wild red currants, and they are equal If not superior to those grown In* Michigan. We have sweet corn 7½ inches high. As the Western farmers are all done seeding, branding cattle and sheep shearing are now progressing. Wool is only five cents a pound., and many ranchers have on hand last year's clip. I enclose you a potato blossom, slice of new potato, which measured 6½ inches when cut This is no fairy tale, as we are so mud* farther than Reed City. It is all facts. Come up and see. This has been truly called the 'garden of the west.' With fruits and flowers,, lakes and streams, fish and fowl, beautiful rivers, tracts of timber and mountains, what more does a manwant?" Information concerning all parts of Western Canada will be cheerfully given by communicating with the agent of the government of Canada, whose advertisement appears elsewhere. Dante passoil most of his life as aniwile from the only city in which he «/:i:r<i- to liv<\ "All it needs is to peel the hide up a ' 5 u n i the giver of worldly success, and little and spline the leg-asd-thefl-ptti that- IastlyT greenish yellows bind To Cure a Cold i n One day.. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure, 25c Put a pig In a parlor and Its first 4ueatlon will be, "Well, whore's your mud? on some of old Peter Cooper's salve Make it as good as new." "And perhaps you can get some horsehair and make a tail. They'rt just tied in a bunch and put in with a plug." "Oh, I'll fix that all right, miss. I've got an old bristle shaving brush that I can use It'll be real stylish one o! them wholly to Venus and her love philters."—London Telegraph. THE SALVATION ARMY LOAN. Practical Tlan to Provide for Poor of n i g Cities. The floating of an issue of $150,000 t•h*«em«. h>,o~Kbt*a„Mile,,d,I coachu hvo rses, you h. irtXy- y1e a.r.., 5 per ceni t g#old bonds by ' •> u u :he Sa vation army, in fu ritUh er^an ce o*f know." They both laughed. . "You're mighty good, miss, and I'm obliged to you." ;ts Western colonization project, calls public attention to what is without ioubt the most practical and the most »nOhv, , •t'n„„a*t»s a„ln r.i gthit. ,' s a,Jd .t,_h e g,ir,l . rational plan to provide for the poor t h c i t i e s t h a t h a s b e e n a t "I know how it is Christmas times k ._, ,- •*,;„ ««..«•„, i ^ «„«,., myself," and she^sighed as the customer turned happily away to play hie part of Santa Claus, veterinary surgeon. The Children's Day. Christmas is the day of all days for re-TL Before the joys of one tempted in this country. Like every philanthropical enterprise of this :haracter, the Salvation army colonisation scheme has its business aspects as well as its humanitarian side. Projects of this character fall in their humanitarian purpose unless they can be successfully financed. The bonds about to be issued are to be secured by a mortgage upon the colonization lands of the Salvation army, which now have an estimated value of $250,- D00. That the investment in the bonds is regarded as a good one, not only "THAT'S EASY." tee it's covered with real horse hide ind has a real hair tail and mane." The mechanic shook his head hopelessly. • "Yes," he said, "it's a fine horse, all ^ght, but I can't pay that mufh. 1 ihought p'r'aps I could get something tor a dollar—a*smaller one, mebbe." "I'm sorry,"- sa4d*» the • girl, sympafceticaily, "but,we .cleaned quf every me of the chelrpef ktad^this afternoon ind thl» is the fealy-'otio that's left of J * three-dollar lot." Then suddenly Chrlstmastlde are forgotten the little f r o m a financial point of view, but ones are looking forward to the next f r o m t h e standpoint of a sane, practivisit of Santa Claus. They are puz- , a l a n d w o r t h y scheme for lifting up ziing their pretty heads and keeping l n e submerged classes in the large bright eyes watching to learn what : i t i es, is shown by the fact that $120,- would be the very nicest thing to give DOO of the bonds have been taken by each member of the family. They are Senator M. A. Hanna, Myron T. Heroounting the pennies in the small r ! c k t Washington B. Conn-r, George E. pocketbook or wondering how much , Hopkins, John E. Mulholland, Benja wealth is hidden in the iron bank which is not to be opened until the week before Christmas. They are stitching bits of fancy work In which the large black knots would be ungainly were it not for the love which is wound within each one. They are wondering and wondering what dear Mr. and Mrs, Santa Claus are making and If the blue haze which hangs over the house on cold mornings is really the smoke from Santa Claus' pipe, which he puffs as he watches his good wife make all kinds of Christmas delights. The children are whispering and looking wise, finding mysterious packages and writing letters—such letters. But Santa Claus knows the universal language. No line is too crooked, no picture too dim for his love to understand. After all these pleasures comes Christmas eve. Then the children are In a quandary. Shall they sit up to watch for the coming of Santa Claus? Shall they go to bed early, so morning will come quicker, or shall they keep awake to hear the jingle of belbj on the roof? It would ail be-such fun! But drooping eyes and nodding heads answer all questions and far off in dreamland are the children while Santa Claus steals about on tip-toe filling stockings, trimming trees and doing alt thai is within bis power to add to the joy of the breaking day. min F Tracy and others. That there :an be no question about the social and industrial success of the project is also indicated by the fact that there are now on file applications from over 1,000 families, now residing in large :ities, who are anxious to secure the privilege of settling on a model farm in any of the three colonies that are to be established. The project is farreaching in its industrial, civil and humanitarian possibilities and merits public encouragement.—Chicago Record- Herald. Terms. "Sir!" exclaimed the legislator who nad been "approached," feigning indignation in the hope of a raise, "how iare you offer me this gross Insult?" 'Pardon me," replied the lobbyist, who knew his man. "but this offer is absolutely net."—Philadelphia Press. The Object of Attention. "I see that your wife takes great interest in manual training." "Yes." answered Mr. Meekton gently, "and I'm the man."—Washington Star. If you say yon are good, ask yourself if It be true. A"rtch man's foolish sayings x>ass for cite oaes. Rev. Marguerite St. Omer Briggs, 35 Mount Calm Street, Detroit, Michigan* Lecturer for the W. C. T. U., recommends Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound. " DEAR MRS. PIXKHAM : — My professional work has for the past twenty years brought me into hundreds of homes of sickness, and I have had plenty of opportunity to witness the sufferings of wives and mothers who from want, ignorance or carelessness, are slowly but surely being dragged to death, principally with female weakness and irregularities of the sex. I believe you will be pleased to know that Lydia E . P i n k h a m ' s V e g e t a b l e Compound has cured more women than any other agency that has come under my notice. Hundreds of womenfowe their life and health to you to-day, and, therefore, I can conscientiously advise sick women to try it."—MARGUERITK ST. OMER BRIGGS. $5000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE IiETTER IS NOT GENUINE^ When women are troubled with irregular or painful menstruationweakness, leucorrhcea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing- down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, flatulence-, general debility, indigestion, and nervous prostration, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. A0 other medicine in the world has received such widespread and*. unqualified endorsement. Xo other medicine has such a record of cure* of female troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice* She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. CAPSICUM VASELINE JUST THINK OF IT ( PUT UP 13t COLLAP5IBLS TUBKS ) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and wiU not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative Qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve headache and sciatica. We recommend it as the best and tafest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgic and gouty com- Sainta. A trial will prove what we claim r it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household. Many people say "it is the best of all of your preparations."' Price 10 cent*, at all druggists or other dealers, or bv •ending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by maU. No article should be accepted by the public unless the same oarrieaoor label, as otherwise It Is not genuine. CH8SeatOUQrl MFO. CO. 1? State Street, Nsw TOUK CITT. Whin Mswafiftj At*. p'siM mention Every farmer his own landlord, no incumbrances, his bank account increasing year fe? lyear,land value theitm - ina, stock increasing,, splendid climate, e x - cellent s c h o o l s aoA churches, low taxation. high prices for cattle loud grain, low railway rates, and every poaaTI ble comfort. This 1- the* couuiuvinur the farmer in Western Canada—> Province of Manitoba and districts of Asatnlboia, Saskatchewan ar.d Alberta, lhousanda of Americans arc cow settled there. Reduced rate* on all railways for homeseekers and settlers. New district* are being opened up tain year. The new forty-page Atlas of Western Canada sent free to all applicants. F. Pedis*, Superintendent of Immlgration.Ottawa,Canaan or J.O-ieve, SaultSte.Marie, Mich.. M. V.Melanea. No. 2 Avenue Theatre* Block, Detroit.V!c]k, C A. Laurier, Marquette, Mich., or Josenlj Young, 614 State S t . Bast, Columbus, 0 ¾ ¾ uusadian Government Agents. - I * U.-DETROIT-NO. 5 I . - I 9 0 k ui J'1 ' V ?*«•; I* to • •tfl Metric.;. .Ma*.- -,«« J W i i a t m i w o *— -.-.-¾, V : - r - -• - • • • ' - • - : - . - , . -;. v . ' . . . £ .. ' - ! ' / - > • ' • • . ; ^-^, »' "... .>,*... * * . ' • » > — » • « - 0 ,: 1 1 '. , I 1 Stue fiitdtnuj fijipatch. F. L. ANDREWS & CO. PROPRIETORS. • • I II • • . • I. — • ! ! • . ... • I I — , — I I - . . THURSDAY, DEC. 19, 1901. The dental college a t A n n A r - bor has grown so rapidly that the number of its students is a n e m - barrassment t o it. T h e elevation of the standard for admission has never in t h e past caused a decrease in the number of its s t u - dents. j W. 0. T. U. Edited by the W. C. T n.of Plncka ey t T O C u r e a C o l d i u O n e D a y Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugffi&ts refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is ou each box. 25c. The department of medicine and surgery, at t h e U. of M. though having higher entrance requirements than before, has a larger attendance than was ever before known in its history. T h e requirements for admission will ~dmit>fTess t)e still further ratsed-mthe near future. Thu cilizeu who end6rses the liquor traffic by his vote is t h e destroyer of his country.—Horace Greeley. The St. Luke's society, of Chi- | is doing a great work just now cago, proposes to establish an ine-| along this line, b r i a t e s ' h o m e on the farm wuere School teachers p a r t i c u l a r l y Happiness in Giving. Children should b e taught to give as well as receive and as t h e gift season is upon us many books and toys that are still well preserved and are now laid away, a s the boy or girl have outgrown them, might be passed on t o gladen some other heart in t h e city. The Suushiue Society in Detroit Abraham Lincoln was born, fifty miles south of Louisville, K y . seem to appreciate t h e S u n s h i n e plan of asking children to con- The farm has been donated to the tribute what they can to be passsociety. I ed on to those less fortunate at Baron Liebig wrote: "Brandy in. its action ou the nerves is like a bill of exchange drawn ou t h e health of the laborer which, for Christmas time. - Children who can do so are asked to contribute good toys and books— of which they have tired. All will be delack of cash to pay it, must be livered where they will make Suuconstantly renewed. T h e work- shine in Dark places on Christman consumes his principle in nias day. All donations by young stead of interest, hence the iuevit- people will bo acknowledged in able bankruptcy of the body." Elevon states have laws prohibiting Saw Death near. u !t often made my heart ache," writes L, C. Overstreet. 0: Eljiin, Ten;,., 4-tc he;ir my wife con^li until it seemed her weak and scoo luti^sj •vould collapse. Good doctors said she was so far ^oneWith consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but a friend reu'.ommended Dr. King's New Discovery .and persis tent use. of this excellent medicine saved her life." It's absolutely guaranteed for coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma and .ill Throat and Lung diseases. 50; and §1.00 at F. A. Siller's. Trial bottles free. - T h e engiwe^ing dapartment 0f U. of M. had the .largest rate of increase of any of the department of the University. I t was unable to meet'the calls upon it for its the Free Press. Mrs. Ayers says all children t h e ~ s l l e - o f cigarettes, ; c a i 1 c o n t r i b u t e as we do not care and t h e lawmakers of thirteen j A e t h e r they attend public, parstates are considering drastic, anti-; o c b i a l o r P n v a t e s c h o ° l 8 - T h e cigarette measures, and t h e wo- Christmas spirit is all we ask for. men and school teachers of Ten- The Grand River, hive LOTA!, nessee, Maine, Utah, Oregon and w i t h 2 2 5 members recentlv joined Washington are agitating and us- the Sunshine Society 111 a body, ing their persuasiveness to stop N o t t o b « outdone by other wothe sale of cigarettes. men's societies in the city, this -,,. m i ii \ 1 • 1 e hive took up a collection for ' t h e Dr. l e m p l e , the archuishop ot , . -n a • • * 1 ri A 1 • L\ • i- Sunshine L m p t y stocking fund, Canterbury, l s ^ a n enthusiastic ^ J worker iu t ance and is much disappointed, E m p t y 1 - 4.\ * L and in a thoroughly informal wav worker in the cause of temper- . ft r. . m . $3 was quickly collected. I hen 1.14.- •*. e n i • 1* 4. 1 it was proposed that every memthat, HI spite of all h i s efforts, . * * J r 4. /. . j iT . : ber contribute at least one small parliament refuses to do anything j , - ^ ., £ i article to help fill a box for t h e /> rr: i i ' i i the Sunshine Christmas, nc. 1 be archbishop has prepar toward restricting the liquor fie. The archbishop has pi ed three bills ou the subject, and • is being fed for m a r k e t I n those sections where cholera h a s been prevalent hogs have been hurried tomauket before properly fateued. T h e high price of corn h a s also made farmers less willing to take chances of loss from disease. Many western cattle a n d sheep are being fed. There a r e some reports of disease among horses and sheep, but nothing more than usually occurs at this time of t h e year. All diseases start in the bowels. Keep them open or you will be sick. CA8CABETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sicheuingr gripinpf feeling. Six million people take and recommend Cascarets. Try a 10c box. All druggists. The Best Christmas Gift for a Little Money. Sent as a year's subscription t o the Youths' Companion $1.75 will buy the fifty-two weekly issues of the Youth's Companion for 1902 . I t will buy the two hundred and tifty fascinating stories in the new volume for 1902. I t will buy the fifty i n t e r e s t i n g special articles contributed b y famous men and women to t h e new volume for 1902. I t will entitle the now subscriber who sends in his subscription now to all the issues of T h e Companion for the remaining weeks of 1901 free. I t will entitle the new subscriber for 190'2 to one of The Companion's new Calenders for 1902, lithographed iu twelve colors a n d gold. Full illustrated announcement will > Reduced «afB^- F o r the Holiday Season. O n e and one-third fare for round t r i p between all stations, and to points x>n connecting lines. Tickets o n sale Deo. 24 a n d 25 and Deo. 30 and J a n . 1. Good to return u p to and including J a n . 2, 1902. A s k agonts for particulars. t 6 1 A Card. I, the undersigned,.do hereby agree to refund the mouey on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrnp of Tar if it fades ro cure your cough or cold. I also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money re» funded. t23 Will n. Darrow. ! Mrs. Mabel L. Ayers, 4(U L a n f the new volume for 1902 41 .1,1 4. 1^,.4.1 .'Favette, will furnish any neees- 1... -.,nf fn Ruv ,1(],i,,i<q frtxp. they will be presentxuJitLllie.JLori-! * . . . ; ne b<. no 10 any uauu.ss iree. The Home Correspondence School B r i n g s a S u c c e s s - f u l C o l l e g e ' T r a i n i n g t o y o u r o w n H o m e , H A S 16,000 S T U D E N T S Now T a u g h t by Mail. ing session. s a r y i h f ormat i 0 n. Says lie Was Tortured. " I suffered s u c h p a i n from e o n i s L I A not I ilrain-Food Nonsense. •f ridiculous f; oil fad has T H E YOTUTirs C O M P A N I O N , 195 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass. graduates last summer. Work in | could hardly walk," writes H. Robin- ! heen branded by the most com intent marine engineering is attracting the attention dent. of n u m e r o u s s f u - A W o m a n ' s Awful P e r i l . " T i n r e is o n l y o n e c h a n c e t o save i P 1 [ e s y o u r life a n d t h a t is ' t h r o u g h a n o p - e i ' 1 * " c " w o r d s son, H i l l s b o r o u g h , [11., " b u t H n c k i e n s A r n i c a Halve c o m p l e t l y c u r e d i h * m . " Acts like m a g i c on s p r a i n s , b r u i s e s , e n t s , s o r t s , scalds, b u r n s , boils, u l c e r s . P e r f e c t h e a l e r of s k i n diseases a n d C u r e tfua r a n t e c d by V. A. Sigo r a t i o n ' w e r e t h e s t a r t l i n g b e a r d by M r s . I. B. H u n t ot L i m e t l i d g e , W i s . , from h e r f a m i l y d o c t o r a f t e r lie h a d v a i n l y t r i e d t o c u r e I v r of a f r i g h t f u l ca-e ot s t o m a c h t r o u b l e a n d y H l o w j a u n d i c e . G a l l s t o n e s h a d formed- a n d <he c o n s t a n t l y c r e w w o r s e . T h e n she bn&in fo u s e E l e c - Cnt this out and keep it. Th e Scientific American gives this rewhole a u t h o r i t i e s . T h e y h a v e dispelled t h e silly n o t i o n t h a t one kind of food is n e e d e d for b r a i n , a u o t h e r t o r m u s c l e s , a n d still a u o t h e r f o r b o n e s . A corr e c t diet, will n o t only n o u r i s h a p a r t i c u l a r ji r t of t h e body, b u t it will sust a i n e v e r y o t h e r p a r t . Y e t , h o w e v e r good y o u r food m a y b e , its n u t r i m e n t is d e s t r o y e d by i n d i g e s t i o n or d y s p e p - s i a . Y o u m u s t p r e p a r e for t h e i r a p - p e a r a n c e o r p r e v e n t t h e i r c o m i n g by t a k i n g r e g u l a r closes of G r e e n e ' s A u g - I d e a * o f N e w s . J u s t i c e J o h n M. H a r l a n of t h e U n i t e d S t a l e s u p r e m e o m r t , w h e n n prnctichiu: ! ' v y c . - in I.i. isvii!i\ 01.eo ("ieil h i s !,•::;•' ; ' new ^:' •;" r'r >,\' '''(. ! :i i: ':v; 1 '}o \: ;1 i'i' t r i e IMtteis wliich wh o i l (fUi-ed h e r I t ' s a w o n d e r f u l S t o m a c h , L i v e r a n d j t j i e n ] , 0 } ( ] t ] 1 ( J c n p Q V o r t a e fi,.e g o ceipt which the whole world should know. At t h e first indication of diphtheria in the throat j u-t Flower, the favorite medicine of make t h e room close, then take a j the healthy millions. A few doses teacup and pour into it an equal! ai(1< digestion, ,1 imulates the hver to quantity of tar and turpentine, 1 lu!lltll>" 'l c t l o n ; r»>-'lh!.-tbe blood, and ' C i r :i w :•'•' a 1 i . • V •IN • ;n • N .; le,! ,'!: L;.s i:.» th.e ei! "Mi- C'Ul (1, . i,.) :1 pi . .'1 ::i 1 lie nil ir.c i-.i >('«. V'A" ii'ir.p.oary e d i t o r c;:ino t o ." o d ' t o r aiul s a i d : ^m:; !\ please h a v e t h i s s t o r y Nvn. 1 c a n ' t s e e a n y t h i n g in it m a k i K i d n e y r e m e d v . C u r e s H y s p e p ^ u i . j fts Lo>s of AppHtile. T r y i t . O n l y 50. G u a r a n t e e d . F o r s&le by F . A. Sigle,- e- v u u te(;i i.iiiovai;t a n a v i g ^ r o u - Y o u c a n g e t l>r. e l . (T. Greene, s relia b l e r e m e d i e s a t F . A. S i g l e r > d r u g to fill the room with fumes. (The patient inhaling the fumes . , - , . n , ,, , . , i , r w i s t o r e , I ' l n c k n e y . G e t G r e e n e s :special I will eongli out t h e membranous' There is a new disease prevalent called " M o r b u s Sabbaticns." I t comes on about 10 o'clock Sunday morning, when t h e first bell rings. I t increases and rages the most part of church time. T h e patient recovers sufficiently to eat a hearty dinner and read t h e papers. B u t it comes on again at 7 o'clock and lasts d u r i n g the evening.—Ex. A h i i i i n a e . MICIIIU.V3 CROlMtEPORT. We glean from the crop report of Dee. 9, the following: i The weather during Nov. h a s • been cold, the average tempertnre | r p l T h ^ ° r , l v p , , , , 1 , , o l n t °' ^ , e ^ - 1 , . , ' T ^ . . I Tin- hotel coach w a s filled w i t h a : being about two degrees below j C l w v i l „r hap])V< jul,nant visitors, and ! the normal. I t was a dry month | the ln.rses toiled splendidly up'tlio S t o p flic C o n s u l i t n d w o r l i x aft l!i«' CoJtl. L?xatire Bromo-Quinine Ta1 lets cure a cold in one day. No < ore, no pay. Price 25 cents. Christmas ami' New Years Holiday Kates Via drawl Trunk Railway System. Hound trip tickets will be sold matter and the diphtheria will pass ('iff. The fumes of the t a r and turpentine loosen t h e throat and thus afford t.ie relief that, has baffled the skill of physicians. Food Changed to Poison. P n t r e f v m g food in t h e i n t e s t i n e s p r o d u c e s efVei-ts like tho>« of ar-'^nic b u t D r . K i n g ' s N e w Life PI! s e.vp*d t h e poisons from c l o g g e d 1 o veU.'genfly, e/rtsilv b u t •ure.iy e u r i a g Ctns.ri- • , j patir.n, liiliousne--.. Sick Headache, | favorable for husking corn and j I'Vvi.rs all Liven, Kidney and iiowel ' delivering sugar beets o the fac- | tronl>!es. Only 25c a* F. A Sigler's. | t o ] . ; e s I r i m a n y } ) n r t g o f fi)v I j state pastures have d n e d up sol An exchange contains the f o L ; t h a t f u r m o r a h a V ( i ] ) e e u ^ - ^ t o i lowing Fensible opinion m r e - ' u;ard to newspapers: • '"The daily! papers are all right if you want; them, but i, is the weekly paper t h a t i,lakes it w o r t h t h a t s p a c e . ' ' ' T o n i i ' s t h e ' s t a r ' story of t h e d-Ay, Mr. H a r l a n , " y a s p e d t h e . a s t o n i s h e d n e w s ii,;;!!.. "I t h i n k i t ' s a r e m a r k a b l e s t o r y a n d well w o r t h a l l t h e s p a c e given to it." "I. d o n ' t . " said J u s t i c e H a r l a n . " I f a m a n h a d j u m p e d u p four stories, it would c e r t a i n l y h a v e been r e m a r k a b l e , b u t i veu a fool could fall chiwn four stories, or half a d o / o n , l o r t h a t m a t - ter."—New York T i m e s . also, since tho precipitation was one' inch or about one-half of t h e normal. This weather made it at rate ot one and one-third fare,, that ad, ver.t ises yo. ur . business, ,be, tween alili poi-nt.s ion- vli nes westL o tr | yJ our schools, "v.o ur churches, ,y, o. ur t.h, e TDxe .t ro.i,t anTd aS.t . «C,l a.i r r.i vers nu.m. erous .s ocieties, ' s.ympathi/es L. . , . . ., , ., with you in your afflictions and and to certain other territory, par-1 . . . T t.ic. u, lars ocf wih •ic ih can ib e oib Lta i•n edi re, joic, es. .i n your priois perity. nI n-i short, it is your weekly paper that mentions the many 'items in which you are interested during the yea , and which you do n o t from any agent. Selling dates Dec. 21-25 and 31, 1901 and J a n . 1, 1902. Good returning to leave destination until Jan. 2, 1902. Cheap holiday excursion rates { will also be made from Detroit and Port Huron to all points in Canada, ful. particulars of which can be obtained on application to agents. 1 5 2 t rind in the daily p a p e r s . ThiB signature is on every box I t b e genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinuie Tabiou the remedy that cure* a cola In ono day feed their stock. The condition of wheal', as compared wifh an average, is 82 in the state, 7S in the southern counties, 87 in the central countie.vand 93 iu the northern counties. Only a few correspondents report t h e presence of the Hessian rly and practicaly nono icport any damage done. Wheat was sown sevdays later than usual this year. While the growth has been amidl the plant is in good condition. The acreage is much smaller than usual ns many farmers have sown rye instead. The condition of live stock throughout the state is good. I n some counties considerable stock t h e hills. , \ s oaeh e m i n o n e o w a s m i e h e d and a; e v r y turn In the r o a d the e r o w d would hr.rsi forth h:h> c r i e s of w o n d e r and doi:;.:h! ;;t t h e magnificent scones w h i c h b u r s ; upon their view. T h e m o u n t a i n Jehu a l o n e p r e s e r v e d a dignity a i d >i!i nco whii li r a t h e r a w e d t h e o t h e r s . At I, u - i h . nfter a p a r t i c u l a r l y low !y view had l.oen p a s s e d , one of t h e g u t s ' s j , ; Hie d r i v e r ' s left h a n d rem a r k ! d: "Veil don't sciun (o t a k e nuich i n l i r - csf in t h e ' s c e i : e ; y . X.j d o u b t it's a n old story to you." 'J'he di'iver Nlniok h i s h e a d . " N o . t h a t ' s not i t , " ho a n s w e r e d . "1 ju<t don't c:i.;v." T! i u he l e a n e d a little •closer a n d w h i s p e r e d : ."Hut I k n o w s j u s t h e w y o u folks m u s t feel. You all c o m e from a long d i s t a n c e j u s t to s e c tilings, a n d y o u ' r e b o u n d to e n j o y it I a n y h o w yo a s to g e t y o u r m o n e y ' s w o r t h a n d n o t feel ,'\s t h o u g h you w a s client!!)' y o u r s e l v e s . O h , " said t h i s d r i v e r in a Mtporior tone, "I d o n ' t m i n d It w h e n I u n d e r s t a n d h o w ' t i s . " - L e s - lie's W e e k l y . All DragfbU Genuine 'stamped C C C. Never sold In bulk. Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "something Jast as food." Howell, Nov. 20,1901. Mr. A. R. Crt^tenden; Dear Sir:—It gives mo DO little pleasure to say a word of comruemlation iu be tialf of Corresponding Schools. —For soTiTH ttrae I have "been acquainted with such a work curriel ou by ,Prea. W. li. llaruer, of the Chicago University. It's results are beyond expectation. Many joung men acd woni a have been fitted for good and honorable positions by s ich schools. In this dBy and age, there is no need of anyone bein<,' without a Root? education. Wishing you the best of success I remain Yours Truly L. J. CKOSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If vou or your friends' are in teres tad let one of us k n o w and wo will call and tell vou all about it. A, Riley CritBiideiij Organizer., HOWELL, MICH. C U T , KALSKR;S M A R Y B E N N K T , FowI•«• vi11 e ; H A R R Y C. D U R K K K , Oak (Jrove; K I L L \Y. Monks, Pihcicuey. E.W.DANIELS NOUTII LAKE'S AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No charge for Auction bills. . . Post office address, Chelseti, Michigan. Or arrangements made at ftiis office. Railroad Guide. ' V w l \ * * - ^ t f * - if*'-' ''*•' *•' ' ' " • " • * - ' > ' ' ; S j \ rf IN II iiktim • ^ . ^ - _ . ^ AND STEAMSHIP LINES* Popular route (or Ann Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and lor Howell, Owosso, Alma, Wt Pleasant Cadillac, Manistee, Traverse City and points in North ivMei n Mulni'iin. Yv . 1 I . }»K\M-'TT. (i. P . A. Toi«do PERE MARQUETTE laa. offset 2£T^~y. 3 , l O O l , Trains leuve Soiiih Ly.m ;is follows.- F u r I>cU'oit nod Kasl, 10:3(> a. ni., 2:2 t p. m., S:oS p . m . For (irand j i u p i d s , Norlli and \Ycs!. (J:4o :i. m . , 2:tN p . nj. g.o() p , Mt For Sugiiuiw and Bay Citv, lo: ;w .,. ,,,., -:2:24 p. m., s-">S p . m . l'orToled.t and South, Khotl ». m. FRANK K>Y, 11. F. MOKLLKl;, Axcnt, Soutli t.yoii. '». IV V , Unlrolt. Hraiid Trunk Railway System. M. ,\. i.. mvisiox, Arrivals and l)c?artnren of trains from riiu'Kney. All train* daily, I«\CMIU Stoulavrt. No- .%<>. No." No, V'o. No. K^ST nof NO: 'J3 Faaipngcr W Kx-prres WK.JtT l!i>l'\t>: «7 nH^c^njier '2} Kvpr»'5»H. 4DMlxe«l ...ft:SI A . ; , . ' > : ! * j - .-...%».••• A . . . a : ; ^ A . . . .6: l.-S 1*. ...4:4o i\ V. M. >l. M. M. M. Ko«. '4f and 2D linn through coach between Detroit and Jtickaon, • -,^ /W. J- fl'Mk, A Plnckni/ •* / r- } t • ' N HHrrrnvi;, ..•jfelll>'i>.S^'lirftt,ritt",''i^"**',:"- :^'- '" .. lE)t±^.:*£A.4BA. V j- •«Kr I . . ^ ( ^ •>* • ^ :'-#r **, '&'* . • * * ••+*•••?.-?'¾•> • - ' • > . &&:/•<??$% : ¾ - * * ; * # : : '**r tf > / V . ' V J - • ' > • • • : - • • * • ; : ' '">. ' -••;<*'• ;'U ^ - - ¾ ^ •''''•'•• * ' • " . - , - ' - * - — • * « H » . — ~ , „ -*• , | * . ; -t • " ' . ' ' * ' • • • • « . * • ; . •*• * * * Tthere wa's a p r e t t y ' y o u n g girl nainee Uadelette, atid as it w a s very w a r n t h e thought she would go and b a t h e li t h e lake n e a r t h e waterfall. As she approached t h e b a n k she looked m u s tttgly a ibtig t i m e at the water—deep i d e a r , tumultuous—for Madelette wan khe daughter, of a w a t e r elf, and th« fury of t h e c a t a r a c t w a s to her sweel music. She disrobed, placed her d a i n t j elotbes under a willow tree, and splash tog gayly into t h e lake s w a m from end t o end a s easily and gracefully as a • w a n . F o r a- whole hour she played to t h e r u n n i n g water, unconscious 01 • v e r y t h i n g save t h a t she w a s verj happy. After she had enjoyed herself foi awhile she returned to the b a n k , for il w a s now late and t h a t evening she was going to t h e ball of Titaula. But, alas, t h e crafty wind, like a thief, had card e d the clothes a w a y on his w)£g, and Madelette searched for them lu vain She w a s a n g r y w h e n she heard t h e de ceitful breeze rustling t h e branches overhead, h a p p y to see her so beautiful and w h i t e and laughing mockingly a s If to a p p l a u d t h e success of i t s trick. B u t her a u g e r did not bring Back the elothes, and it w a s cruel for t h e gentle b a t h e r to h a v e to go through t h e fields a s little dressed as a lily. T r u l y , she w a s very m u c h ashamed, and she felt a g r e a t chagrin also as she t h o u g h t ol ^fche daaee.-for—it i s - p o t custom a ry f o i young girls to go to a dance without any robe. B u t happily along t h e p a t h she came to an old tree with large smooth leaves on it. ' " T a k e one of my branches, poor little girl," said t h e tree, "and m a k e yourself a dress of m y foliage." Madelette chose t h e branch thickest with leaves, but try as she would she could not m a k e t h e m stay on her skin, They fell to t h e earth, although they would gladly have remained attached t o so pretty snowy white a body. Madelette in despair continued her walk, carrying t h e b r a n c h with her. At a t u r n of t h e lane she s a w a thornbush, which seemed to realize a t once the trouble she w a s In. "My sister," said t h e kind shrub, " t a k e some of my thorns, and they will serve you as pins t o fasten your gown." T h e lingers of Madelette seized upon t h e s h a r p points and tried to force one of them in her soft skin so as to hold t h e fickle leaves. But at t h e first trial a drop of blood rose on the thorn, and she gave a cry of pain. And then the Virgiii Mary, not wishing t h a t the young girl should go about like that, let fall from her celestial distaff some t h r e a d s of cotton right at t h e feet of the distressed little one. Madelette picked them up eagerly, seated herself on t h e bank of a s t r e a m and in less time than it would t a k e the wind to strip the leaves off a trembling rose she had m a d e herself a robe brilliant as t h e corselet of a beetle. The t h o r n s w e r e good needles, t h e thread of the Virgin hold delightfully the leaves together, and what better thimble could one wish t h a n the egg of a little bird? Madelette. now w e n t on entirely happy and very proud of her n e w to!lot. "Fie. lie." My.'-*>d a shnro \ came from down t h e r e u n d e r a wild rose Dash, ''upon the b l u n d e r e r w h o would go to t h e ball of ITttanla without a necklace!" v ., " P r e t t y serpent of green and gold," saM Madelette, "will you b e my necklace r • ' "Very willingly," replied t h e s e r p e n t Madelette picked hjm u p from under the flowers and placed him on her shoulder, a n d then the cool, glittering t h i n ^ . w r a p p e d itself gently ground the w a r m neck of the young girl. "Oh, Madelette!" cried some shining glowworms. "You would go t o t h e dance with no jewels in y o u r e a r s . " "Come here, t h e n , " cried Madelette, and she h u n g from each of her e a r s a beautiful living ruby. j T h u s gayly attired Madelette went to ; the ball of Tltnnia. T h e little fairies j danced under t h e s h a d e of t h e great j trees, and Madelette was so pretty in j her splendid costume t h a t the king of the gnomes, who had been invited t o the fete, fell in love with her. H e invited her to dance. "Refuse," said the serpent, moved by jealousy and putting Its bead of green and gold close to- t h e ear of the child. But t h e blushing young girl paid no heed to this remark. " S w e e t one," sighed t h e king during the waltz, "it is late", a n d if you only say it I will go and a w a i t you down there, and we shall be m a r r i e d . " "1 should like it well, m y lord," said Madelette. "Do not go," c a m e t h e piercing w h i s per of t h e serpent when t h e waltz w a s finislied. B u t Madelette p r e t e n d e d not to have heard, and seeing t h a t t h e king now started out she w e n t below a n d found him a w a i t i n g her. "Take—eare^1—eried t h e serpentr-andopening his little mouth bis fangs darted threateningly in the a i r . Madelette felt her living collar tighten, but so joyous w a s she at t h e thought of being married to the king of the gnomes t h a t she did not realize w h a t it nieaut. "My lord," said she to t h e king, "speak to me of love, a n d I will give you my little linger to kiss." At t h a t instant they heard a keen hiss. Madelette turned pale, and suddenly with a moan dull and brief she fell down there at the feet of the king, strangled —dead. The serpent stole away through the• j:r:iss and the king of the gnomes returned to the hall to search for another -liride. —From the French, Lenfl 11 « - ."• '. 1 ' ' i ,' ' ewA Troe*i. ' • • I s . • * '• . . i t : ; . - : . of • .'-eh . - h . v - • " « , . ; • < ' . ' • v < ' S i <;'.:.". G n l s o t ' s F a t h e r * Guizot lived through the most eventful periods of modern France. H e was born In 1787 a m i d the inutterings of the revolution. Gulzot's. parents were married by a proscribed P r o t e s t a n t 'pastor, and bis birth w a s never legally registered. H i s ' father, who w a s a n advocate, used his talent for public speaking In t h e Interests of the persecuted P r o t e s t a n t s and became a marked man After living for several weeks In danger of his life he was at last a nested. unwillingly enough, by a g e n d a r m e who k n e w and respected h i m / "Shall I let you escape?" said the man. "Are you m a r r i e d ? " replied M. Gulsot. "Yes. I have two children." "And so have I," replied the prisoner, "but you would have to pay for me. Let us go on." They went on, and M. Guizot died on the scaffold a few days later. At this time Francois, the future statesman, who w a s the elder of the t w o children, w a s six and a half years old and alw a y s preserved the recollection of go ing to see his father in prison, or what w a s euphemistically called t h e house of justice,—Gentleman's Magazine. K i.u.; nearly, il' witticism she spoke This is t h e Month To Pay Your Subscription, V c . • 'i'ire<i. vi'ia.!;•..! l\;r a little gi;I it; not quite, iM'jual a fnnums of Leigh H u n t . Of course in childish innocence, where the English essayist a n d wit used his ripeued intellect. H u n t , in describing a n exceedingly warm day, it will be remembered, spoke of it as one which tempted him to strip off his flesh and sit In his bcues. The little girl had been romping and running all day. T o w a r d nightfall her father met her. "Are you not very tired, little one?" he asked. "Oh, not so very tired, papa," she replied. 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I H e g u l p e d down h i s e m b a r r a s s m e n t , ) for he w a s hopelessly young and shy and a w k w a r d , and she w a s a most su-j perior looking creature. , "I w a n t twelve yards of blue predom-! T n a n T " he"nnalTy"sfrl(t 1 ' • W h a t ? " demanded the startled clerk.; "T-twelve yards of b-b-blue predom- j inant," he stammered again. j "I'm sure I don't know w h a t you j m e a n , " said the clerk. Then, womanly j kindness and intuition getting the bet-, ter of her hauteur, she said, "Tell me; j u s t w h a t it w a s your mother or your i sister told you to bring." j H e gave a sigh of relief and said: "They wanted some wash goods fori my little sister's dress. They said they j were not so particular a s to quality and ; - » ' » ' — I" ' " i i i i m i ii • • i • B t e JPlfat *Ju»iu*»» ' v cutufv, An - Amerieuii ca p i \fi 11st who n a a raado a Snrtuna running far Into ttte millions lilag to tell a story of his first business venture and how he saddened t h e local grocer. At this time he v.a^ fond of frequenting a public salesroom near his heme where all sorts of bargains were offered: One day 1 noticed several boxes of soap of a certain brand which 1 had often been rent to buy at the corner grocery. I thought to myself, "That will go cheap," so 1 ran to the grocery and received a promise from the man in charge to buy as much of the sorp at a certain figure as I could furnish. Of course lie never suspected that i could fimi!sh any of it. I returned to* the salesroom, and when the soap was put up I bid It i:i. and it w a s kuacked down to me. My n a m e was demanded, and when I gave it in a shrill voice everybody laughed, for I w a s then only eleven years of age. Amused as they were at the sale, the bystanders were amazed when I bid in the whole lot of twenty-two boxes. 1 had them carried over to the grocery and received the price agreed upon. The grocer wore a weary look when he heard how I had obtained the soap. He said: "Well, I guess I could have done that myself." I replied t h a t I guessed he could, too, but he hadn't.—Youth's Companion. HE •nfT T h e T u g b o a t C a p t a i n . A tug lay hard by, anil the captain added his bit to my sociological uoct u r n e , - a s I sat In 4he pilot house -and peered out on the water, where red lights and green lights, with many of yellow and white, dripped zigzag fashion, down, from the w h a r f s and ships. x "Where do you sleep?" questioned 1. 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The schoolmaster, who presided ov^r the meeting, warmly advocated the , erection of a bridge in an eloquent speech, when a local worthy, who was something of a character and noted for his outspokenness, got up and inter- ( rupted: "Hoot, toot, schulemaistor, you're fair ; haiverin', mon! Wha wad gang an' , put a brig ower siccan a wee bit creek ! as yon? Losh. mon, I cud cross it wi' ! a stannin' j u m p ! " , "Order, order!" exclaimed the chair- ' man angrily. "You are clearly out of order." i "I ken I'm.oot o' order." rejoined the i Interrupter amid the laughter of the i audience. "If I was in order, I cud j Jump as faur again!" —London Answers. - folks are Johnnie Haws. J u s t say we're worked and worked till we sleep at the wheel. For that's God's truth, s i r . " - Atlautic. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PRESIDENT , . . . c . L. Sigler IttUSTKES ^ It baiSfT, it. H. Erwiu, r'. G. Jaokaoa, Geo UeaaouJi'. Cuaa.Luve, MalacUy KocUe. ^ E i t a £. R. B o w a iuKAsuutu i j . A. Caawall .i-ftaw/K j^B. A.Greene •sTHEiiT LiojjHissionaa. J. L'arner UKALTUUi>i'IUK« on. Id. K.^t^iet .ITTOKNBV w . A. O j r r M^tuaALL s. Brogan CHURCHES. H e i a by K t l q n e t t e . When 'Btmt I vdr-o- 4-U*M4 e«iiperoi-_ai_, j ! Bra/.il, wn.s entrrta!]' 1 r.t the Whiu Hoi:.>v\ ho h.ad ]K\'U I.;' i I<y a confuseil senator that it w^iild : - ' expected that he, the e:nperor. sLouh! i e the hist of the quests to th part. The president's w-ft-, however, informed hi r u»i;t :• giU'sts i.ait ihey would he expected to follow, not precede, the royal party in leaving the house. The result was ihat no one dared to go for fear of a breach of etiquette. But at 3 o'clock in the morning a tired wor..:ui jeeje; :Vd illne.-s, and the dead lock was lu'oke'.i. Great is etiquette, but common scr.se is sometimes allowable. A W i s e P r o p h e t . "On the whole," said the aged weath er prophet, "1 have found tluit the sai' est course Is.to predict bad weather." " W h y ? " asked the neophyte. 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A. ana Li. b'jueiy of this place, a>«9 e^ery third Sataruay eveaing in the Kr. \ i a j . thew Hall. Joha Donobue, f rseideat, KX I G A T S O F M A C C A B E E S ! " Meet every Friday evening on or before full vii" th< mooD at their hall la the Swartliout bldg Vieitiog brothers are cunliallylovited. CHAS. UiJiPBCLi,, Sir Knight Commands! LlTingston Lodge, No.76, F A, A. M. Kegular Commuotcation Tuesday evening, on or before the lull of. the moon. Kirk Van Winkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meetaeach montn the Friday evening following the regular P AA.M. meeting, Atiw. MARY RKAD, W. M. KDEK OF .MODERN WOODMEN Meet the first Thursday evening of each Mooth in tha .Mnccabee hall. C. L. Grimea V. C. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. Meat eTery la and itd Saturday of eachmonth at 5:30 p m. a K. 0. T. M. hall. Visiting sisters cordially ia TTNIGHTS OP TUB LOYAL GUARD * \ . meet every second Wednesday evening of every month in the K. 0 . T. M. Hall at 7:30 o'clock. All vlsitini .Guards welcome. F. L. 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F B A X K L. ANDBHWS, Publisher. PINCKNBY, • * •" MICHIGAN, ' ' ' i. .1 i , » Lord Kitchener Is long on o r g a n i s e tlon, but short on oil. Russia Is settling Siberia on the installment plan—a thousand peasants in a bunch. Kentuckians may object to the isthmian canal as increasing the water area of the earth. They know what weather is in the Klondike. The Yukon river is frozen to the bottom and half way back. Bulgaria can maltreat defenseless women, but it can not afford to be impudent to Uncle Sam. Reference— Spain. The King of Yap is believed to have been lost at sea. Yaps everywhere will observe the conventional time of mourning. Queen Wilhelmina insisted on picking out her own husband. Next time perhaps she will let her state counselors look over him. Secretary Hay says lying is not diplomacy. This being the case, wa must conclude that the sultan isn't much of a diplomat Everybody is sorry for Inventor Gathmann, but his gun is not the irresistible force that is to encounter the immovable body some day. S A Sad Story of The Great Wabash Wreck. LOSS OF LIFE ON THE LAKES. The Session of the State OranKe-'Monroe'B Toughs to be Prosecuted—Blatters of Interest From all Sections Briefly Noted. Dr. Goon accuses newspapers of spreading the grip. They simply can't help it, doctor; they've go to spread things or go out of business. Hall Caine has Joined the church, and his publishers announce a large increase in the sales of his books. Other authors should take notice. Perhaps the American girl is too fond of queening it over the house. But, bless her, we have crowned her and have neither heart nor courage to rebel. The United States court of appeals has decided in a St. Louis case that an applicant for life insurance must tell the truth, Is this decision not- revolutionary? A Kansas paper advises that turkeys be cooked with their breasts turned to the bottom of the pan. How prone, as it were, some men are to meddle in kitchen affairs! Michigan University's football eleven ecored 501 points during the season, blanking every opponent. This almost marks the point where the game becomes uninteresting. The traditional enemies of France may expect to be^ handled without gloves now that ' an order has gone forth from the war minister to deprive the army of that adornment. A Harvard student "after a "full meal" crawled up 400 feet of a precipice, every moment in imminent danger of death. Clearly he must have partaken generously of more than solid food. In German West Africa they get three years in the penitentiary for roasting a negro; in this country they get a three days' roast in the newspapers. Neither punishment seems to discourage the habit. It might expedite matters considerably if the various powers made it a practice to keep their cruisers in the Dardanelles all the time, the sultan being simply invited to observe their presence every time a bill falls due. When, as Prince of Wales, King Edward visited the United States a great many years ago, he heard our great national air on several occasions. A few days ago when Sousa's band played it in his presence he recognized it at once and removed his hat. Many things have transpired in forty years to impress him with the belief that "The Star Spangled Banner" is a much greater tune than he once believed it to be. There have been greater crowds at footballl games this season than that which witnessed the contest between the elevens of the army and of the navy at Philadelphia, but there have been none more distinguished, Including, as it did, the president of the United States, the veteran heroes of the army and of the navy, not to mention a vast array of statesmen, diplomats and other eminent representatives of military, naval and civil life. The occasion marked the climax of a notable football season, in which, the general public lias taken an extraordinary Interest, not without ample compensation. A Sad Story. Two Italians, Shu Ommerman, of St. Louis,au(i Daniel Buyar, of Kansas City, Mo., have been consulting with the prosecuting attorney of Adrian. Jennie Ommerman, it appeared, a sister of one of the Italians, in company with her betrothed, had set out from New York city for Kansas, going on ihe Ill-fated Wabash train No. 13 from Detroit. Since then nothing has been heard from them, and beyond a doubt they were among the human beings burned to death. The story of their lives iis lovers is a beautiful one. When Michael Supero met Miss Ommerman their love was instant, but reason prevailed, and an agreement was made in which they concluded not to marry until enough money had been saved between them to make a suitable provision for their future. This was nearly two years ago, and at the time of their starting out the sum they had agreed on had been saved from their small earnings. Mr. Buyar has asked permission of the authorities to have the graves opened and an investigation made, and in all probability this will be allowed. If it is done it will also afford an opportunity for experts to examine the bones and judge of the exact number of the dead there buried, as reports vary to a considerable degree. •> ""'JII. ; ii .• ": i i " ' i ' , i •. . • •'•' - 1 MINOR MICHIGAN MATTERS. State Grange Reports. The State Grange sessions in Lansing were largely attended and the discussion full of interest. The report of the executive committee was long, strong, and interesting. It declared that the grange will champion no class legislation, no class political party, but will boldly sustain the rights of every citizen to the uutrammeled use of the ballot, for the protection of the home and dearest rights of every citizen. The report stated that complaint is still heard from farmers all over the state of unequal taxation, no system yet devised seeming to fairly distribute the onerous burden. The opinion was. however, expressed that the princliwl trouble lies in the lax enforcement of the law. "Farmers must use the power which organization gives to enforce such legislation and such execution of the laws we have as to prevent the dishonest from shirking." The report of the legislative committee simply reviewed the work before the last legislature which | resulted in the enactment of pure food and anti-colored oleomargarine laws, securing increased appropriations for farmers' institutes and a permanent income for the agricultural college. Smallpox has closed the schools of Birch Bun. (frahaun > Pope, of Houghton. y$ty> give ¢5,000 for n free public hospital. Cara over the new Toledo, Adrian and Jackson electric line are now running into Adrian. • The longest drain in Michigan is to be dug in Baton county along Thornapple river next spring. Beets that have tested 21 per cent of sugar have been raised by farmers in th* vicinity of St. Louia. James Tate was killed at Muskegon Sunday by the'bursting-of* fly wheel at the Central Paper Co/s plant , Carl Snudbeek, Swedish sociologist,] will visit the upper peninsula to study conditions among his countrymen. Wm. Wheeler, of Saginaw, aged 45, is charged with attempted criminal assault on his 12-year-old daughter. The farmers clubs in session in Lansing resolved "That w e do. not favor the calling ofi a special session." Flint is happy over the fact that' in the past five years more new buildings have been erected there than in any other 10.years before. The wheels in the new sulphite mill of the Marinette-* Menominee Paper Company have started. The new mill is said to have cost $100,000. Isaac Ousteront, of Potterville, has left for parts uuknown, leaving numerous accounts unpaid. His stock of machinery has been attached for debts. Wm. Olson, a Finnish laborer in the Aragon mine, uear Iron Mountain, was horribly mangled by the premature explosion of a blast. H e cannot live. A log house built in Batavia, Branch county, in 1849, and later moved to the Coldwater fair ground where it served as a museum, was burned last week. There is a fight on between the city of Detroit and the gas company over rates. The council has passed an ordinance making the rate 70o instead of $1 per thousand feet. Sufficient funds have been raised by the friends of Howard Burehtield, who is now serving time at Ionia for killing Howard Green, to assure an appeal to the Supreme Court. Senator .Mjc^ilAaiv has introduced #; _ . _ ... . _ , , Wll foft «4: j*p>ttf*i*tlon to .build a - - , ^ rJIf&trtlp^fgrijifttf Peiee, Lake Brit. The Ytrdfttin the ScWey Ca*e Not j ^ ^ ^ n ^ m . jiith^ has intr* « »«..\<^«y»: > er**tf- i^m ' * * > ,V Unanimous. MRS. BO NINE WAS ACQUITTED. The Awful Death Bate In the Concentration, Camps for Boer»—Schley to Brln* a Libel Salt—Various Matter* of Intere « . • * ' • • The Scaler Verdict. The findings of the Schley court of Inquiry were handed to the secretary of the navy Friday. Two reports were submitted, the majority opluion drawn up by Hear-Admirals Ben ham und Itamsey, holding Schley at fault on 11 points; and the minority report presented by Admiral Dewey, sustaining Schley in nearly every particular, and emphatically asserting that to him was due all the credit of the victory at Santiago. The court recommends that the whole case be now considered closed. Wlien the conclusions of Admiral Dewey were read to him , Ad-1 miral Schley showed his pleasure, and it was evident from his manner that he regarded the statement from Admiral Dewey as a vindication of his cause. He declined to make any statement concerning the court's findings, and excusing himself from the little company which had gathered about him went to his apartments, where Mrs, Schley had been anxiously awaiting to hear the court's decision. Stfhley will shortly institute a libel suit against the publishing firm of Appleton & Co., of >'ew York, for giving currency and circulation to Mnclay's naval history containing the charges of cowardice made by Maclay against the rear-admiral. Papers in the suit have already been prepared and will probably be filed within a week. CO2IOKB0*. Airful Death Rate. The delay in publication of the October and November returns from the Boer concentration camps, which were Issued Saturday, Avas apparently due to the government's desire to necoin- „ , .„ T 1 I?.,. ) I,nu.v t , J e announcement of the pitia- Beginning with Jammry 1 Eugene b I h l h d e a t h r a t e w | t h k | n d Holt will put In 10(,000 feet of logs, o f o f f l p | j | 1 e x p i a n n t l o n # T h e b l u e l l o o k which amounts to 10 or U cars every , K h o W B 3 t l 5 ( 5 ( l e a t h s o f w u I t M m 0 c . day until spring for the Bay Shore tolm% ot w l | , e l , l l u m b e r . 2 . U 3 3 were Lumber Co., of Menominee. J children, and ^.S07 deaths of whites Edward Harvey, alderman, from j n November, of which 2,271 were Iron Mountain, assaulted and knocked children. This makes the total numdown three times roupdmaster Brock- |) e v of deaths for the last six months I d i i c t f ^ l U . ftrwattflto, building* at Flint and ^ & t l a o , i « | & to cost 150,- The sensntioa«>ta t h e senate is the "washing of dirty Jtoen" by Senators Tillman and MeJ^uftn/ i>t South Carolina. Tlllaan^praposes, that both resign- and MeLaurln geeujp, willing. The Frye-Hanna ship subsidy bill haa been ooufptated this Week. As reconstructed/ American ships engaged in foreign trode shall receive 1 cent, for every lot) miles-sailed, no foreignbuilt ships shall be admitted to^Amer- Icau registry, aud no vessel shall receive subsidy that is wst capable of being used, for purpose* of national defense in war time. ' • Mr. IJConr (Mass.) presented in the senate a joint resolution, authorizing the president to enter Into negotiations with civilized nations for the purpose of confining persons attempting the lives of chief magistrates. In the house ..Tuej&dji^— Mr. Grow (Pa.) made a speech upon prospective legislation for the> Philippine ialauds. He contended that the constitution granted congress the power to govern the islands. A resolution providing for a holiday and adjournment- from Dec. 19 to Jan. G was adopted. At l:5o p. in. the house adjourned until Friday. The McLnurin-Tillman episode in the senate Monday was warmer thau the press dispatches showed, amounting to a challenge to Tillman to meet Mel.tuirin on "the field of honor." Here is the deft* "I wish to say to the senator that if he takes exception to me or ray conduct I am ready and anxious to meet him at any time, at any place, and in any manner he may desire." Representative Boblnsohj of Indiana, introduced m t h e house t\Vo measures designed to secure, the extradition of ex-Go v. Taylor, of "Kentucky, from Indiana, where he is ^wW t6 be sojourn- , ing, tp Kentucky,'Where he is wanted in connection with t V Goebel tragedy. One of the measures is for an investigation whether the governor <if any state is refusing to recognize extradition papers from governor of another state. The measure provides that in case a governor refuses to recognize extradition papers they may be executed by a United States marshal. Season's Life Record. The loss of life on the great lakes and connecting waters for this year numbers 183, of which S4 were due to weather causes and M from other. The greatest loss of life in any one mouth of the year was in September, when 42 i>eople met death on all the lakes from all causes. Of this number '?0 of the misfortunes 'occurred on Linke Superior, and of the 30. 2(i were due to weather. July stood second with 33. from all causes, and May had 10 on the lakes, of which Huron claimed 14. Contrary to the records of formfr years. Superior had the proa test death list of the year, and Erie, which generally has the largest list. was.this year at the bottom. Superior had 37 deaths from weather causes: Huron. 22: Michigan. 11; On tario, 7: Erie, 5, and St. Clair and rivers, 2. A Serlona Charge. Mrs. Thomas Keid. a widow and a member of the Memorial M. E. church, of which Rev. F. D. Ling is pastor, says that one evening last week after services the pastor followed her to her home and made proposals to her and then attempted to carry out his purpose by force. She laid the matter before Presiding Elder Baldwin and later applied to the prosecutor for a warrant for the pastor's arrest. It will not be issued pending an investigation. Rev. Ling 'vigorously asserts his innocence and demands an investigation. Season'* Money Lmm, The underwriters regard the season just ended as one with about the average numlK>r of losses. Most of the companies have come out ahead, although it is estimated that about ?1.2r»0.(XM) has been paid out. There were 37 serious fires, and fire insurance may be advanced next year. A total of* 202 boats 'wont aground, 14H went ashore aud 107 were injured in collision. Sixty- eight boats were waterlogged and 140 were disaMed. Twelve boats foundered. ington, Saturday, because the latter impounded one of the alderman's cows. Canvassers who have been out iimo])» tlie farmers the past week report having secured acreage for sugar beets enough to warrant building of a beet sugar factory in East Tawas. John McCloy, conductor of the freight car of the Wyandotte electric line, was killed by the collision of his car with a Detroit Southern engine av the Mouguagon crossing Thursday evening. Merritt township of Bay county has commenc of Gilfor damages ter, which they say is not drained properly. Major H. H. Lamb, a former resident of Lapeer county, who hag been serv 13.041, or a death rate approximating .233 per year per thousand. Among the colored persons there were 1.308 deaths in two months. The number of white children who died was -4-,- 1K>4 F a a a n Was Beheaded. Native scouts from Bengabon, province of Xueva Ecija. have killed the American negro. David Fagan, a deserter from the Twenty-fourth (colored) infantry, who for more than two years has been leading Filipinos against the American troops. The na- >ed suit against the townships f.!je s c o U . t s ^ - a p i t a t e d their prisoner. i-d'and Denmark for $.10,000 ,1 i e , m a n * h ? 1 1 ' , h o w e v e r « W l ,w v v c ^ on account of the refuse wa- ; n l m l «» , t h a t o f secured his com myis^saino.n in Tthhee y inaslusro gent army. Fagan had on one of his | lingers the class ring of Lieut. Freder- ' h'k YV. Alstaetter, of the engineers, ing as a surgeon in the Philippines, has who w a s captured by Filipinos, sup- nn«fliii» ,,^/1^- +u \ « n. had his contract with the government K s £ Ztoto->8°lZ ° f ***** annulled and is on his way to his home? m m s e i r * u c t 0 D 0 1 -s> ls*°°- in Owcsso. Many farmers along the Harbor Beach division of the Pere Marquette fear they will have to feed their sugar beets to their stock, as they are unable to secure cars to ship them to the factory. On February 1 a rural free delivery service with live routes will be established from Mt. Pleasant, and the postofflces at Caldwell, Boyden. Winn, Beet S m a r Industry. At the annual meeting of the American Association of Beet Sugar Manufacturers in Washington representatives were present from the states of California. Utah, Wisconsin, New York and Ohio., The condition of the beet sugar industry was discussed by many of the members and statements were presented showing that the capital invested at this time amounts to over 130,000.000. Mra. Bontne Acquitted. The jury in the case of Mrs. Lola Ida Henry Bonine, charged with the murder of James Seymour Ayres, Jr., in the Kenmore hotel, in Washington, on the night of May 13, returned a verdict of not guilty, and the defendant was set at liberty. Such a conclusion of the trial was generally expected, the popular impression in the capital city being that from the evi- Broonitield. Comer and Alembic will deuce submitted the prosecution had be discontinued. failed to prove its case against Mrs. A number of deer uelonging to a Bonine. The jury v as out l e s s than Law ton party of hunters, are being flvo hours. held in quarantine at Flood Wood in ' — the northern pensinsula because the A w i l d Time. agent at that place was taken sick Cadiz, Spain, was the scene of alwith the smallpox. j most a revolution Wednesday night. For the first time in a number of IUotous mobs, led by striking bakers, years the fall rains did not fully re- ] armed with knives and bludgeons, pilplenish the water supply in Sanilac laged stores, attacked peaceable peocounty and hundreds of farmers are P l e i n the streets, injured a number of compelled to haul water long dis- ' persons, threw the whole town into a tances for their stock. ^tatc of panic, and made the night Game Warden W. A. McGovern h ^ , e 0 . u s w } t h H ^ . ^ ^ , ^ ^ l i v e t h e dropped into Howard City and took s o c l a l l P V o l » t i o » «nd "Down with the Landlord M. Austin, of Coburn's Exchange, before Justice Withey for serving venison to his guests. Austin was fined $10 and costs. Cessia Hillock, 12 years old, of Jeddo, left home the other day and cannot be found. She was living wir*) her uncle, Thomas Hillock, in tho country five miles from Jeddo. It is thought she is hiding in Detroit. Business men of St. Clair have taken the preliminary steps for the organization of a stock company for the erection of a ship yard for the construction and repair of wooden vessels. It will be located on Pine river. A Nlles policeman named Ullery has published in a local paper a challenge to F. W. Cook, editor of another paper, to fight a duel to the death, the weapons to be revolvers of 38 calibre, and the distance 10 paces. 'S'death! Belud!' Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 67, of Eaton Rapids, discovered her home on fire. The men were on the farm, so she blew the dinner horn as an alarm. Then she fell to the ground dead. It is supposed the excitement brought on heart failure. I n Ionium In Porto Rico. Igleslas, president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico, has been sentenced to three years tour months and eight days' imprisonment for being the founder of an. alleged illegal association ami conspiracy, in August of 1000, to raise the price of labor in Port* Rico. The local federation of the workmen of Porto Rico, which is now p.irt of the American Federation of'Lalnr,' under the presidency of Samuel <iimi)iers, has l>een ordered dissolved, as it has boon adjudged illegal be<\nuyp of this conspiracy. The case has IMVH appealed t) the Supreme; Court of Porto Rico, where it will probably be heard In a month. Pending this appeal Ig!esias iis at liberty. A Mystertoun Brutality. Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, a fashionable Washington dressmaker, was found in an almost dying condition in her room :rf 3 o'clock Tuesday morning under circumstances that promise to rival the Bonine murder case. Her skull was fractured, jawbone broken and left ear almost severed from the head. Tier left arm bore bruises iiir dicative of a struggle and her clothing and bedding were saturated with blood. She was removed to the Gartield hospi- | tal and a large force of detectives put on the case. The name of her assailant is unknown. She Gave Thirty Million*. Deeds of gift just executed by Mrs. Jane L. Stanford, conveying property valued at from .$28,000,000 to $30,000.- 000 to the Leland Stanford, Jr., University, do not affect her control of that institution during her life time. The total of her endowment is said to be three times greater than was ever before given by one Individual-to educational purposes in the history of the world. bourgeois." The police were powerless to quell the disturbance. The Mintage of the Yenr. The director of the mint reports that the coinage during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1901. amounted to 170.009,- 132 pieces, of the value of $136,340,- 781. Of this, $99,063,715 was in gold, $24,298,850 was In silver dollars, $10,- 960,048 was in fractional silver and $2,009,508 was In minor' coin. There also were coined at the Philadelphia mint 225.000 gold pieces of the value of $349,014 for the government of Costa Rica. Surprised the Boer*. Lord Kitchener, in a dispatch from Standerton, Transvaal colony, dated December 10, announces that ("Jen. Bruce Hamilton, after a night march, surprised and captured practically, the whole of the Boer Bethel command at Triehnrds Fontein. early that morning. Seven Boers were killed and 131 were made prisoners. Newt In Brief. While in a fit of despondency over his inability to find work and provide for his family, John Kinonen, living at Copper Falls, twenty-two miles from j Calumet, Mich., arose from bed early Monday and while the family were sleeping he cut his wife's throat, killed a son 16 years of age, slashed a younger son less seriously and then committed suicide by cutting his own throat; Kinonen is dead, but the other members of the family, while in a serious condition, are not fatally wounded. Hundreds of shoe operatives at Northampton, England, rioted Thursday against the use of the new shoo lasting machines. They threw mu<r. and stones at the proprietors, of the factories. They will strike if the machines are pnt into use. Fred McLain, a young man working for A. A. Baxter, on the Welsh farm near Camden, disappeared about three weeks ago and cannot be found. His wife says he took all his clothing and traded his watch for a horse, so that suicide or foul play is not suspected. A Bogota, Colombia, correspondent cables as follows: A sentinel at Tequendama Falls in the latter part of October declined to honor the passport of United States Minister, Chat. Bur* dette Hart and fired one shot at the diplomat The minister was not In- .iurod. The government has severely Vanished the sentinel and Is seeing that the minister is fully protected. •,.'.<•-' / • ) * S^*r" . ? * ; * : & & * « m Ar-r-^r- — - ^ ^ - - - U x \ :; i'i». 'Hi1 m i w r ^ ^ ^ y ^ t The Dominie used to complain sometimes about the character of the stories the rest of us told. He said they were too economical in their use of the element of truth. And truth was so cheap, and also so interesting, he would say. We were always ready to admit that it was interesting, but were not so free to acknowledge its cheapness. Like ether exotics it seemed to us expensive. Fiction, being so much more easily produced, appeared to be the true mental provender in the Corn Cob Club, a social institution where we decided questions of great pith and moment by the aid of the civilizing and ennobling influence of tobacco incinerated in cob-pipes. The Dominie had quit smoking when he entered the ministry, but he always said the cobs smelt good, so we had hopes of his reclamation; besides, the air was usually so thick that he absorbed enough to bring him up, in a large measure, to the high philosophic plane occupied by the rest of us. It happened on Christmas Eve that somebody told a story appropriate enough to the season so far as the subject went, but palpably impossible considered as a happening. At least the Dominie said it was, and threatened to tell a Christmas story himself; and being counseled by the Professor, who was classical in his language, to "blaze away," the good man complied as follows: There used to be a young man named Stanwix who was rector of a 'WHY DON'T YOU GET MARRIED?" church at a little town in New Jersey railed Appleburg. Very amiable young man, not long in the ministry, and unmarried. Nice-looking chap, too, and a bright fellow, but he had his trials at Appleburg. Mainly it was the women— they thought he ought to marry, and of course they were right. But thinking so wasn't enough for those dear Appleburg ladies; with the true feminine desire to help they resolved to see that he did marry. But here again they showed a universal feminine trait by refusing to combine and work together. They all labored hard enough, but Independently, and each with a view to inducing the minister to marry a different woman. It had been going on thus for some months when Christmas approached. Now of course there isn't much you can give any man for Christmas—slippers and pipes and shot-guns and slippers. And in the- case of a parson it's still worse—you've got to drop off the pipes-and1 sfcotguns, leaving only slippers— and slippers. Of course there are book-marks and easy chairs, but the first are "trivial and the latter expensive; besides, if be is unmarried" ana you are of the opposite sex, and la the same state, you will see that you ought to give him something made with your own fair hands, and you can't make an easy chair. So slippers it had to be for the Rev. M. Stanwix, especially after his landlady had been sounded on the subject and reported that the poor man didn't have a slipper to his name. Well, the result was, of course, that the whole hundred and thirty-six marriageable ladies at Appleburg went to work on slippers; and a few of the flock who already had husbands also began slippers, out of the goodness of their hearts, probably, or maybe thinking that they might be widows some day and might as well have a pair to their credit. The slaughter of plush and embroidery materials was something cyclonic, and the local shoemaker had to sit up nights pegging on soles. Even unfortunate little Jane Wilkinson went at a pair hammer and tongs, though everybody said she hadn't a.ghoat of a show. In the first place Jane was too young—her older sister Katharine was conceded to have a right to enter for the contest, but it was universally held that Jane had no right to compete at all. Besides being too young—she was really nineteen or twenty—she was also plain. She might have a certain girlish prettiness, but not the beauty which the wife of so handsome a shepherd as the Rev. Mr. Stanwix should have. Furthermore, Jane was in no other way adapted for the position—sh9 had been a good deal of a tomboy, and was yet, for that matter; she was frivolous and careless, and was always putting her foot in it. The first time the pastor had called at the Wilkinson house, and while Katherine was entertaining him in the parlor in the most approved and circumspect manner, Jane had blundered in, and inside of five minutes asked him why he didn't get married—all the girls said he ought to. Jane had explained to everybody that she meant it as a joke, but it haa generally been pronounced ill-timed and in bad taste. But poor Jane kept working away on her slippers regardless of the talk Everybody said that Jane's slippers wouldn't fit, or that they would both be for one foot, or that she would get the heels sewed on the toe end, o\ something. Jane finally put on the finishing touches and then packed them in a pasteboard box and tied It with pink ribbon. Then she got her other Christmas presents ready. She had a lot of handkerchiefs for an aunt, and a shopping bag for a married sister, and a little knit shawl for her grandmother, and a pair of skates for a boy cousin, and various other things for divers other persons, including a fine meerschaum pipe and a pound of his favorite smoking tobacco for her brother who was at. college, and who wouldn't be home till New Year's. Each thing she carefully put up in a box or bundle and laid it away. The day before Christmas was a never-to-be-forgotten time for the Rev. Mr. Stanwix. Slippers just came down on him like an Egyptian plague. Along about four o'clock Stanwix got crowded out of his room—slippers piled half way to the ceiling—and had to put a chair out in the hall and sit thete with an a;1 as of the world lb his lap writing his Christmas sermon on it Mighty tough sermon it was, too, and got tougher as the slippers continued to arrive. Fact is, he was getting pretty mad; and every new pair sent his temperature up five degrees. Con' sequeatiy, at ten o'clock he was just boiling. Of course he couldn't swear, but the way he tramped up and down that hail and ground his teeth really amounted to tba same thing. The arriving slippers now began to fall off. For ten minutes nothing came, and he was just starting down to ask the landlady if she couldn't put a cot in the hall so he could go to bed, when in came another box. It was from Jane—just her luck, of course, to b* late and strike him when he was all worked up to the bursting point. But let us draw a veil over the scene right here and leave the poor man alone as he opens Jane's box. It was not more than half-past nine the next morning when the Rev. Mr. Stanwix mounted the Wilkinson steps and tugged at the door bell. He asked for Jane. It seemed rather queer, but they ushered him Into the parlor and sent Jane in. Well, to make a long story short, it wasn't ten minutes until he had the thing all fixed up. He had his chair drawn close up beside her end of the sofa. "Jane," he was saying, "I've loved you ever since the first day I saw you, but I never knew it until I opened your box." "Then you liked them, did you? I'm so glad," murmured Jane. "I should say I did! Why, it's one of the finest meerschaums I ever saw, and that tobacco used to be my favorite brand at college. But, Jane, how did you know I used to smoke, and was dying to begin again?" Jane had stopped breathing, at the word meerschaum. Now she caught her breath, and for once in her life rose to the occasion and didn't put her foot in it. She simply looked up at him and smiled demurely. "Oh, I guessed it," she said. "It was the best guess you ever made. I should have died last night amidst that awful landslide of slippers if I hadn't smoked abput half of that tobacco. I mean to keep on .smoking <* "MOVED INTO THE HALL." now—that is, if you don't object, dear?" Jane scored again. "I rather like the smell of good tobacco," she said.—Saturday Evening Post. •' "&; :<J**iaY Bi»fc."' The establishment of a great American banking institution in the far east, is abdut rb 1te> reaitaed" througfc the cordial co-operation of the government at Washington, so far as such us8i8tauco can be given under existing, laws and under, legislation that' is being urged upon the present congress. The Guaranty Trust Co.. of New York, has been selected by President Roosevelt's cabinet to undertake the desired responsibilities at Shanghai, Hong Kong, and eventually at Manila or other eastern ports, and already officials of that corporation have been sent out to survey the field and to make preliminary arrangements for beginning business about the first of the year, when they will be called upon to receive the first installment of the indemnity at Shanghai. C a r n e g i e ' * Gift. It transpires that the gift of $10,- 000.000 which Andrew Carnegie tendered to President Roosevelt for the founding of a great institution for higher education was not an offer of $10,000,000 In cash, but the par value of that amount in bonds of the United States Steel Corporation. The offer of these bonds is embarrassing to the administration owing to the complications which might arise if the governemnt accepted them, and the president is now in correspondence with Mr. Carnegie, with a view of having him convert the bonds into cash. Tending the result of the president's efforts. Mr. Carnegie's offer is being withheld from congress. ZS*S E =r** • UHABU TO f t AND FOR IWNTHr BECAUSE OF ftFIIAINEO ANK£f* . AMUSEMKNT* IV DETROIT. WEKK ENDING DISC. 21 OBTBorr OPBBA—"Lulu Gla&er in Dolly Varden."— Evenings at 8. Wednesday Mat. at 2. LYCEUMTHBATKRT-'A Trip to Buffalo"—Sat Mat. 25c Eve.. 15. 2"\ 50 ana 73c. WHITMBY GBAND— 'The White §lave."—Mat. 10c, 15c. and £5c. Evening*, luc. Mo, 30c. T H E MARKETS. Detroit.—Cattle—Good steers, average 1.150 to 1,360 pounds, at $5 25@5 50; good butcher steers. 1,050 to 1,200 pounds. U 60@ 6; light to good, J3 75£4 50; light to good butcher steers and heifers, $3 25@4 45; light thin heifers, $2 25<S3 15; mixed butchers and fat cows, $2 85*1/4; canners and common thin butchers. $1 25^2 75. B u l l s - Good shippers. $3 50^4; light to good butchers and sausage $2 50@3 50; s t o c k e d and light feeders, $2 S5@3 85; veal calves and milch cows unchanged. Sheep—Best, lambs, S4 2564 65; light to good and goodmixed lots, $3 50@4 15; fair to good mixed and butcher sheep, $2 25#3 SO; culls and common, $1 50<g2 15; a few extra choice Christmas lambs. $5<S5 50. contracted. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $5 75£i5 87½; bulk at »5 SG<&5 85; pigs and light Yorkers, $5 25fio 70; stags, 1-3 off; roughs, $5 15 <&5 25. Chicago.—Cattle—Good to prime, $6@ 7 50; poor to medium. $3 7&Ta5 90; stockers and feeders, $2@4 25; cows, $1@4 15; heifers, Jl 75(^5; canners. $1@2; bulls, $1 75 ®4 50; calves, $265 25; Texas-fed steers. 11 50¾5 30; western steers. $3 50@4 75. Hogs —Mix*d and butchers, $5 80?i6 35; good to choice heavy, S6 20®6 60; rough heavy. 15 75^6-, light, $1 7565 70; bulk of sales, mixed and heavy $5 £06« 35. Sheep—Good to choice wethers, $3 50@4; fair to choice mixed. $2 75®3 40; western sheep, t&J4; native lambs, |2 50<g5 40; western lambs, $264. Buffalo.—Cattle—Veals strong, $4 50@ 7 50. Hogs—Medium, $6 1566 2V. best heavy, $6 306--1 40; pigs. $o 3S"5 35; bulk at $5 30; roughs, $5 25<a5 50; New York stags $464 50^ Sheep and lambs—Top native iambs, $o irvsio 20; mostly $5 10#5 15; fair to good. $4 G06 5; culls and common, $3 5064 50. Sheep—Top mixed. $3 3o@3 50; wethers, $3 5063 15; yearlings. $3 656-*; culls to fair, $1 5063 25. Cincinnati.—Cattle — Heavy steers, choice, $5 6065 «G; no extra on sale; fair to good. $4 656¾ 50; oxen, $2 1564 40; butcher steers, good to choice, $4 6565 15; fair to medium. $3 6564-60; htifers. good to choice. $3 756-1 15; common to fair, $2 50@ 3 75; cows, good to choice. $3 4064; fair to medium. $2 5063 35; canners. $1 5062 25; common rough steers, poor and scalawags, $161 65; stockers and feeders, $2 50 64 50. Hogs—Selected heavy shippers. $6 2066 40; good to choice packers and butchers, $6 05ij€ 15; mi::*.'', p-vkcrs, $5 75 66; common to choke heavy fat sows, $l£6; stags. $3 50@4 75; light shippers, $5 ^065 65; pigs, 110 lbs. and less, $4 2565 15. Sheep—Extra $3 1063 25; good to choice, $2 4063; common to fair, $1 2->6 2 35; lambs, extra. $4 60<ii4 75; good to choice. $4-64 50; common. $3fa3 75. Pittsburg,—Cattle — Choice. $5 C0fi6 1); prime. $5 6066 30; good. $565 50; tidy butchers, $4?06 5; fat cows $1 5064; bulls and stass. $2 506"4 25; good" fresh cows. $40660; fair fresh cows. $25635. H o g s - Prime heavies. $6 3066 40; heavy mediums. $6 1066 20; llsht mediums. $5 S56G; heavy Yorkers, $5-6065 70; pigs, as to weight and qualltv, $5 3065 40; roughs. $4 5;>S5 75. Sheep—Best wethers. SO to 100 lbs.. $3 40^ 3 75; good. S3 to 90 lbs.. $3 1063 30; mixed. 75 to 80 lbs.. $2 5063; culled and common, $162; yearlings. $2 50^6 75; lambs. $365. No Xraas Fan In Scotland. In consequence of the Presbyterian form of church government, as constituted by John Knox and his coadjutors on the model of the ecclesiastical polity of Calvin, having taken such firm root in Scotland the festival of Christmas, with other commemorative celebrations retained from the Roman calendar by the Anglicans and Lutherans, is comparatively unknown in that country, at least in the lowlands. The tendency to mirth and jollity at the close of the year, which seems almost inherent in human nature, haa in north Britain been for the most part transferred from Christmas and Christmas Eve to New Year's day and the preceding evening, known by the appellation of Hogmenay. In many parta of the highlands of Scotland, however, and also in the county of Forfar, and one or two other districts, the day for general merry-making is Christmas, G r a i n , Kte. Detroit.—Wheat—No. 3 72676c; Xo. 2 red, 80683c. Oats—Xo. 2. 4 $ ^ : Xo. 2 white. 48V2ffl4$%c; No. 3 white. 47a i64»V. Rye—No. 2. C3c. Farley—Fair to choice, malting. 59^62c. Flaxseed—Xo. 1, $1 46; Xo. 1 northwestern. $1 47. Timothy s e e d - Prime. $G 55. Clover—Contract grade. $9 20. Chicago.—Wheat—Xo. 3 spring wheat, 74\c; No. 2 red. 79W*iS2Uc. No. 2 oats, 46i*c. No. 2 white. 4$649c. No. 3 white. 47\«64SV- No. 2 rye. 64Vi664^c. Fair to i-hoice malting barley, 58662^0. No. 1 flaxseed. $1 43. No. 1 northwestern $1 44. Prime timothy seed. $6 4066 50. Clover, contract grade. $9 45. Cincinnati.—Wheat—Xo. 2 winter red. 86c; no sales. Corn—Xo. 2 white is held at 71c. Xo. 2 yellow at 70Vsc. and No. 2 mlx- \ ed at 70c. Oats—No. 2 white are freely offered at 51c. and No. 2 mixed at 50c. One car rejected mixed sold at 4SV*c on track. O t h e r T h i n g s . The Detroit markets show these prices: Honey—No. 1 white. 15616c; light amber. 12613c; dark amber, 10©llc; extracted, 6«f 6V»c per lb. Onions—Michigan. $1 15^1 26 per bu; Spanish. $1 35 per bu crate. Cheese—Choice state. October. llH®12c per lb. Potatoes—New Michigan. 72674c pej" bu f. o. b. Detroit; 85690c out of store. Poultry—Live hens. 6c; old roosters 5c; young ducks, 868^c; young turkeys. 8V*c; springs, 7c; geese, 868^c per lb. Dressed fowl. 767Hc; chickens. 8@&>4c: ducks, 9® 10c; Reese. SV»69c; turkeys. lOiglOHc lb. Hides—No. 1 green, "c; No. 2 irreen. 6c: No. 1 cured. 9c; No. 2 cured. 8c; No 1 ' calf green, 10V»c; No. 2 calf green, 9c; No. 1 calf cured, l i e ; No. 2 calf cured, 9Hc; No. 1 kip green. 8c; No. 2 kip green. «Hc: No. 1 kip cured, 9Hc; No. 2 kip cured. 8c; h o n e hides, $3; sheep pelts, as to wool, I Apples—Fancy, H 6 5 per bbl.; choice. 12 SOOS per bbl.; common, $1 5062 per bbl. i Bananas—Good shipping stock, H 50®2 2> per bunch. i vButter—Creameries, extras. 25c; firsts. 2zc; fancy selected dairy, 17619c; packing stock, llffl2c; common, 13$ 14c. Car*4 by S t Ja««b» OH. (Fqom the Cardiff Times.) Among, the thousands of voluntary endorsements of the great value of St Jacob's Oil for sprains, stiffness and soreness, is that of Mrs. O. Thomas, 4 Alexandra Road, Gelli, Tsbrod, near Pontypridd, South Wales, who says: "It is wtth great pleasure that I add my wiling testimony to the invaluable excellence of your celebrated St. Jacobs Oil, as experienced in my own case. I sprained both my ankles in walking down some steps so severely that I was unable to stand for several months. The pain I suffered was most severe and nothing that I used helped me until I applied St Jacobs Oil, when they Immediately became better daily, and in a short time I was able to go about, and soon after I was quite cured. I am now determined to advise all persons suffering from pains to use this wonderful remedy, which did sc much for me." Mrs. Thomas does not enlighten us as to what treatment she pursued during the months she was unable to stand, and during which time she was suffering so much, but we venture to suggest that had she called in any well-known medical man he would have at once prescribed St. Jacobs Oil, for it has conquered pain upwards of fifty years, and doctors know there is nothing so good. The proprietors of St Jacob's oil have been awarded twelve gold medals by different international exhibitions as the premier pain-killing remedy of the world. Th« committees who made the awards were In each instance composed largely of the most eminent medical men obtainable. Mrs, Thomas evidently did not know the high opinion in which St Jacobs Oil is held by almost every progressive medical man. Pen jabs and Germans Fight. A sentry belonging to an Indian regiment stationed at Tien-Tain, China, ran amuck and killed two of his comrades. A company of Punjab infantry was at once ordered out to secure him. In the meantime the sentry had been shot by German troops, who then opened fire on the Punjabs. A free fight ensued, as a result of which three German privates were killed and a German officer mortally wounded, while three of the Indian troops were killed and several were wounded. The German troops have been confined to their barracks until further orders. English Hotel Is Destroyed. The Queen's hotel at Southsea, England, was burned Sunday. Forty of the guests escaped in their night clothing onty. Two chambermaids were suffocated and several firemen injured. The Queen's hotel was a fashionable resort. Among those rescued from the building were the Rev. Thomas Teignmouth Shore, canon of Worcester and chaplain in ordinary to King Edward, and his wife; Major General Francis William Collis and Colonel and Mrs. Charles E. Stewart, retired, and Colonel and Mrs. Ruxton. unusual to light interest Ellenor New Care for Rheumatism.. Hester, Mo., Dec. 16.—An case which has recently come here is exciting the keenest among medical men. Mrs. Guardhouse suffered for over forty years with Sciatic Rheumatism so severely and so constantly that her case has been regarded as chronic and absolutely incurable. At times the pain was almost unbearable and she could not rest day or night. Some months ago she v/as induced to try Dodd's Kidney Pills, a remedy recently introduced in this neighborhood. The immediate results were magical and she continued till she had taken eight boxes, and now she declares she has not an ache or pain left. She believes that she is completely and permanently cured and as she has not used tbe pills for some months and is to-day in the best of health the doctors who were at first skeptical are amazed. LITCS Lost on the Lake*. Chicago dispatch: More lives were lost on the lakes during the navigation season just closed than during any year since the adoption of modern vessels. The death roll contains 132 names. This is an Increase of thirtytwo over last season. Wish AU a Merry Christmas 1 And tell them of Garfield Tea. which cures indigestion and liver disorders and Insures the return of many Happy Christmas Dinners by removing the cause of dyspepsia and ill-health. The work of installing the new bee^ sugar factory at Croswell has been commenced. The company will grow its own beet seed. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the brightest, fastest and easiest to use. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. Don't dei>osit a gift in a Bank of Gratitude and expect 20 per cent interon on it all tbo year round. D O N T TAKE ANT CHANCES. Ztnss Bleaching Blue does the best work. AU food grocers. 10c Avoid cheap Imitations. It is reported that a branch of Dowie's Zion will toe started in Grand \ Haven scon. • \ l ' • • ' ' • > . • - $ f A; V- € ::¾ - J ,» f ! Notice to Our Correspondents. .-AK.nnxt Wednesday is Christmas we desire to issue the DISPATCH a little earlier next week so as to be aUe to celebrate Xmas. Will our correspondents please take notice and mai! tbier news at least one day earlier tban usual for the next two weeks. fell latter part of last week under the parental roof. John NORTH LAKE. E S. Whalian was in Howell last week. Bert and Agnes Hinkley were home over suuday. John Elliott anil wife are on the sick list—lagrippe. Miss Mitchel of Iosco is the guest of Miss Clara Witty. P. E. Noah and wife visited a t Bei: Isham's one clay last week. Your scribe asked a family well known here, if t'liey took the Pinckney DISPATCH, a child of three summers replied. "We don't take dispatch, we take med- ,icme. WEST MARION. Philip-Smith has been visiting his sister in Cohoctah the past week. Winter set in Dec. 14th. • We wonder if everyone was ready for it after this long delay. Miss Clara Witty, of North Lake, visited her biother John and family the past we£k. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilhelm, of j this writing. Pinckney, were looking after their j j j . Coaste and family spent last interests in these parts the last of j Saturday at G. W. Bates'. t n e w e e k > j L Williams, of Gregory, trans- Mrs. Ealph Chipman and • acre<i busings in this vicinity daughter, Addie, of Plainfield, j Tuesday. ~ were guests of Mrs. W. B. Miller on Thursday last. PARSHALLVILLE. to rest in the Balcome cemetery near Orange. UNADJLLA. Gertrude Mills spent last week in Jackson. Mrs. Perry Mills spent Sunday in Jackson. J. D. Coulton of Chelsea visited in towu one day last week. The Misses Louise Schry and j ft"0™. **** fir,ts- w . m "*Is a n i m a l fo0(* ma>' be h[a^rm cleososk teod, Jean Pyper were in Chelsea l u e s - ! those who like it, but in uncooked salads it is possible to swiillow dangerous, germs unless tlioy are knocked out by Bugs In Yegetagrles. People Who nave an objection to bugs In their food need to take much pains with the cleansing of vegetables, especially succuJent plants, such as asparagus, greens, lettuce, etc., before cooking or serving up raw. If left for awhile, tips downward, in well salted water, (he plants will drop an interesting assortment of discouraged living creatures on the bottom of the vessel, and more may be gathered by carefully brushing and rinsing the crevices and day. Mrs. Elsina Briningstool I the help of antiseptic salt. The same M o n d a y a n d b r o k e a b o n e in h e r ; precautions are ,commended to prulower l i m b . dence and refinement with respect to Will S t o w e of Chelsea s p e n t t h e fruits.—Medical Record. Dep«w and Piatt. Chauncey M. Depew used to have in his collection of curiosities a certain S t e d m a n w h o has b e e n ; telegraphic dispatch which never fall- . „ T i eu to interest the politicians to whom s p e n d i n g several m o n t h s a t \ \ r n . he showed it. The telegram was sent P y p e r s , left M o n d a y f o r B a t t l e t o Mr. Depew, then president of the C r e e k where h e will s p e n d a few £ York Central railroad by Mr. ^ Piatt shortly before the latter s elecm o n t l i s a n d t h e n r e t u r n t o i n s tion to a second term In the senate. It h o m e a t M u s k e g o n . IsJ dated a few stations above Pough- . . ,, keepsie and reads: T h e following is t h e p r o g r a m r i c a s e s t o p thc uoon express h w - to t a k e on for the f a r m e r s club to b e h e l d a t **».. P l a " «'«i ME Too. T h o s . H o w l e t t ' s S a t u r d a y after- J ^ ^ 1 1 t h e t ! ^ n f ^ ; " , ^ J pew would say when be exhibited it. noon D e c , 2 l : j "I am always willing to do a-favor for Singing by the club j a man who turns a joke on himself." Prayer Tnst. Duet Minn Watson, Luiu Marshall CHINESE PROVERBS. Dig a well before you are thirsty. TlK' ripest fruit will not fall into your mouth. iirent wealth means destiny. Moderate wc.ihh means industry. The pleasure of doiii;; good is the only one which does not wear out. Water dues not remain on the mountain nor vengeance in a great mind. To nourish the heart there Is nothing better than to make the desires few. When life conies, It cannot be declined, .When it goes, it cannot 'be detained. Good governments get the people's wealth, while good instructions get their hearts. Those who labor with their minds govern others. Those who labor with their strength are governed by others. Business Pointers. For Sale. New miloh cow—inquire of Will Dunning. tf Notice to Taxpayers. L will be at the town hall in the village of Pinckney, every Friday during December to collect taxes tor Putnam Township. PERCY SwARxaor/T, Treas. Fuuud A shaepik in gloye. 0 wser can have same by proving property and paying for this notice. FOK SALE. A few thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte cockrels, also some fcwoyear-old A small bag cannot be made to con- ; Kjc e p o p c o r n > Inquire or tain what Is large. A short rope can- j u r n D r n ^ p ; M n i , h a „ not be used to draw water from a deep | ; ^_ " ,. . ! These cool days remind us that win- Let every man sweep the snow from I , • » « before his own door and not busy him- j t e r 1S approaching and our,wood supself about the frost of frianeighbor-s tiles. Ihit-t, Ami;i Helle Mrtpes, Lottie F.-i ne'l Recitation, 1'essie Howlett Solo, Francis Farnluim Paper, Club Work, Wm. Pyper Discussioi] Jed by Z. A. ll.'irtstirf Son;?, Mv.jind Mrs. A. (rites Inst. Music, Vina Wood worth Question I'ex WEST PUTNAM. The Marriagre Cure* One remedy against indigestion is matrimony. At least The Lancet tells us that it is the celibate young barrister, the lonely curate in lodgings, the struggling bachelor^jourualist or business man or clerk who suffers most from premature dyspepsia because be eats alone. lie generally rends during his meals, which is bad. or he reads directly he has bolted his food, which is likewise bad. Obviously, therefore, matrimony is a bar to indigestion.— M r s . S w e e n e y is q u i t e poorly a t L a c l 5 ' ' s Pictorial. Expreca Elevators. To the man who is accustomed to buildings where staircases are still useful as well as ornamental the speed of the "e\jjieis" clevuLeir.s ill New York skyscrapers is disturbing. Recently an "up state" man, who was ueing shown about the city by a friend, was taken at last up to the sixteeuth story of one" oftrie high' buTIdings. H e Won) up in a "local" elevator, at moderate speed, but even fhat caused him to Buffer many qualms before be stepped out on tire (inn landing. Iu coming down to street level again they look an "express." With one switch of the handle and a few sparks from the controlling apparatus they were deposited on the ground tloor. The city man asked the other if "that was quick enough" for him. "Quick enough!" he exclaimed. "Why, I-might just as well have jumped."—.Now York Post. ply is low. Any of our many subscribers who wish to help us out along this Hue we would be pleased to have them do so immediately. F. L. Andrews of Pinckney ep< nt Sunday with his parents here. Union Christmas exercises at the Baptist church Christmas eve. A short program will be rendered. Mrs. Lucy Wakeman gave a dinner to several of her friends on Thursday. A pleasant afternoon was opent. Mrs. Henry Cornell of Oceola had th«» misfortune to fall and break her arm at the shoulder last week. .Rev. Earl Pearce pastor of the M. E. church has tendered, his resignation. He will go to Tennessee to take n course in a college. He has made many warm friends here who are sorry to have him leave. Miss Blanche Martin, of Pinck-j w^i-iy ney, visited Miss Millie. Gardner j a few days last wevk. ! Clifford Tripp is representing j the Keystone* View Co., and car-! ries a fine line of samples. TaaiDi Differ, Dealer—Here, madam, is a horse I can recommend—sound. k i n d - Old i.ady~Oh, 1 don't want that sort of a hoi: o. lie holds his head high. JValer Kb? old Lady-1 like a horse that Isolds -h-h*-nost* i'h+KtM<>-4hp- gmuuth-so hv can see where he's goiug. —New 1'ork 44 A QUoHtly Satellite. Under certain conditions there may be seen in the night sky, exactly opposite to the place where the suu may then be. a faint light, rounded in outline, to whieh the name "gegensehieu" has been given. It has always been a w TTT J an mysii-i'v to a TtroiionTers, tmt^Frofcssrrr j v y - O f w S . Picketing suggested that it may be a cemetery or meteoric satellite of the earth, lie thinks it may be composed of a cloud of meteors 1,000,000 miles Why Should Calamity Be Full of Which Wn» It? "Are we slaves or are we free men?" thundered H.o orator. "I pause for a fr0U1 the earth and revolving around it reply/* \n a period of just one solar year, so "Some of us are married," came the that the sun and the ghostly satellite answer from the last row of seats.— are always on opposite sides of the New York Sun. earth. GRAND HOLIDAY DISPLAY Misses J a c k e t s a n d C a p e s , F u r Collars a n d B o a s are j u s t t h e t h i n g s FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. | L ' . J _'i.-:AM. ! The Misses Flota and Nettie I Hall were in Howell Saturday. |. Albert :r ills, of Lakeland, was | Q u r ; m m e n s e i j n e of. c l o t h i n g , O v e r c o a t s , L a d i e s ' a caller in this place Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sweeney, of Chilson, were guests of relatives here Thursday last. Guy Hall, aud Mrs. J, K. Hall spent Wednesday at Mrs. Fred Moon's in Hamburg. The remains of Mrs. Calvin Arnold, of Dexter, were placed in til*1 Union cemetery here last week. ANDERSON E u g e n e S m i t h a n d wife w e r e in Stock bridge T u e s d a y . Mrs. D . r>. S m i t h and son H e x were in Howell one day Inst week. Mr. mid M r s . Will S i n g l e t o n visited t t i e n d o in M a r i o n S a t u r - and SOUTH MARION. May Brogan returned to her school duties Tuesday. Frank Howard, of Ann Arbor, is cutting Xmas trees in this vicinity, 'day and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Singleton Flovd Uurkoe was the guest of spent Saturday evening at It. M. j John Chambers Saturday night Glenn's. land called on "friends" in Marion Rose Bland visited her sister, •'on his wny home. Mrs. Frank Bruff, of East Cohoc- A surprise was tendered M r . %i:^\ The mere saying of words is easy, and some men devote their whole lives to it. They talk rather than act. The calamity howlers in any community are of this kind. While the unsuccessful business man is talking the successful man is acting. When he speaks he uses words, but he tells facts. He seldom, however, depends upon his own voice. He brings to his aid the trumpet tongned voice of the press. He purchases space in the advertising columns of his local paper, and he uses it to good advantage. This is your local paper. There is space in these columns for use. Are you adding its strength to your voice? Properly used it will aid you. Buck wheat Flour, tah, the past week. Mrs. Ann Gilks I and Mrs V. Perry has cone to'evening of last week. Wednesday T h e y le S u i t s from *2.i)Q up. Misses J a c k e t s from *1.00 u p . O v e r c o a t s from £2.0() up. Lad it s' J a c k e t s a n d t ' a p e s from £2.f>0 u p . $2.50 Per 100, Howell to spend the winter with Saturday to vis'.t their daughter her brother Wm. Gilks. j Mrs. Nellie Hopkins in Oklahoma; Emagene L , beloved wife of "^Y They expect to be gonMhteej Clark Galloway, of Orange, Ionia '< months. j county, died at her late home ou ! The Anderson fatmeis club met the morning of Dec. 10. Mrs. at the home of Jas. Li verm ore on Galloway- ^as born at Marion, (Saturday Dec. 15, A good pro- Livingston county, April 23, 185^,l gram was rendered. Norman Wilwhere she lived with h^r parents,'son gave a report of the state con- Mr. and Mrs. A.A.Abbott until j vention at Lansing which was her marriage which took place at highly appreciated. Howell Oct. 29, 1891, since which j time she has resided with her bus- j baud at her late home. The fu- ;——— neral services weie held at the Le Valley M. E. church on Thursday Dec.42. The remains were laid l>r O u r line of C r o c k e r y , C h i n a a n d L a m p s , W a t e r S e t s : f t ; B e r r y S e t s is t h ^ l a r g e s t ever s h o w n in t h e c o u n t y . and ^e have plenty of GRADE, at the Mill. the best The Difference. Pater—You are very forwerd, sir. In my day the young man waited until he was asked to call. Young Map—Yes, and<*#D\v he watte until he'» a»ked_notto call.-Tit-Bit*. Decorated Dinner Sets #4.o0, £l>.«"i0 and up Chamber Sets 1.79, 2.50 and up Fine Large Lamps C-V, 79c, L2o m\d up Fine White Porcelain Dinner Sets, fine and thin as china &L50 and up We have the o: ly complete Crockery, Lamp and China store HI the county. Our immense line of Dull-, Adbums, China Cups and Saucers, Game.-*, etc. is simply magnificent. Our 0,000 square feet of floor space is parked to the fullest capacity with everything that is desirable for Christinas presents, Gloves, Mittens, Caps, Suspender*, F. M. PKTKRS. Rooms ROOFING MATERIALS e suitable presents. Don't miss seeing ««. maLj„tf UCJI-Banco ""* «K,i-:,:ff our immense l i n e - i t will pay you to come miles to trn.le with u* for ? ' ! * ! ! 4 ¾ ^ a".d ^ 1 ^ Ties, Slippers, Shoes, etc. make our immense line—it will pay } WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. A. J. PRINDLE, HOWELL THE BUSY BIG DEPARTMENT ST03£. s OLD ROOFS of all kinds. Best in tiie snarket. Send for Catalogue. W. H. S T E W A R T , 105 JOHN S T . , Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch December 19, 1901 Description An account of the resource December 19, 1901 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901-12-19 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/2edbec2977d2297360f9506de76fb96d.pdf 911fde462031787a2fbfa90a04715d8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL. XIX. PINCKNEY,. LIVINGSTON CO.,MICH., THURSDAY, DEO. 26. 1901. No. 52 Q>\ COOTS* some people think we do carry any may not L O C A L N E W S . I ut we wish to announce that we have the most complete stock of CaTrntufc Sft\s ^aiOTS atvo.'ftTusVvfca SVaUs atvd Sleds it will week Tonight At opera house HelcT'by the Enemy Colombian Dramatic Club. Do not miss tbe play as please you. Mrs Flora Grimes spent last in Detroit. An interesting letter by M. T. Kelly appears „n page 5. J. Swarthout of Williamston is visiting relatives here. Minnie Monks visited friends at Nortb Lake last week. Cecil Sigler assisted in Jackson's store the past few days. You will read tbe DISPATCH a day early this week and next. Next week the DISPATCH starts a ^ ^ ^ t h a t can be found in town. We guarantee the \OAsbac\v &&SQ\VM £>am$ to give no trouble and it makes an excellent Holiday present. G. W. Reason & Son Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE HOWELL. - MICHIGAN BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. O u r p r i c e s w i l l s a v e y o u m o n e y . T%4* B o w m a n ' s . Busy Store, > Howell. Next to Postoffice. Mich. new year. Is your subscription paid? Mrs. W. A. Uarr is in Detroit caring ForMrs. Earnest 6a rr who is quite sick. Leo Monks is better at this writing. He was able to sit up the first of tbe week. . F . L. Andrews and family spent Xmas as usual with his sister in 0- wosso. Miss Daisy Reason of Jackson is spending the holidays with her parents here. A steam heater has been placed in operation at the mill to temper wheat before grinding. Do not forget the play to night at the opera bouse. Tbe company have it well in hand. MrsTF. %' Andrews- assisted in_JF. A. Sigler's store during the rush of the few days before Xmas. All of those who are attending tbe different colleges are spending vacation at their diflerent homes. Jas. A. Greene was in Ann Arbor Tuesday, acting as an attoyney on a case, for Dave Kelly o.l Dexter. K Jas. Smith and one other man took 26 fine fish from the pond in two days this week, fishing through the ice. Will Devereaux who has oeen in the civil servica in Cuba for,some time is spending a few days under the parental roof. Malacby Roche and wife returned home the first of the week after spending a few weeks with relatives in Waterloo. While Abel Smith was attending church last Sunday morning his horse got entangled in the shafts of the buggy in such a manner as to completely demolish them. One evening last week Silas Barton and children were out visiting and on \ returning found the house full of smoke and a good fire getting started. Prompt work saved the botse with but little damage. Insured in Livingston Mutual. A Costly Frolic. Geo. W. Larrabee agpd 7 years died at his home in Hamburg Saturday from a paralytic stroke, caused by striking bis head against, a school mate's head and getting a severe blow on the temple. The accident occared last fall and paralysis developed tbe day before thanksgiving. This is tbe second death in that vicinity caused by rough play during recess. Wireless Telegraphy. The lecture on the above subject last Thursday evening at the school house was not as well attended as itj should have been but those present enjoyed it and were much interested in this, the newest discovery. Prof. Osborn's explanations of the wherefores were excellent and very instructive of the Junior class. to tbe students Whatthe U. of M. costs You. The University of Michigan is supported largely by one-quarter mill tax on the assessed valuation of tbe state. A man whose property is assessed at $500. pays for the support of the University 1 2 | cents a year—a cent a month. If a citizen owns a farm assessed at $2,000, he pays fifty cents a year to the University. This payment of fifty cents is all it costs him to have at his command for his and his neighbor's children, an education ) been unaole to learn any other place Vol. XIX No. 52. What did Christmas bring you? One more week of the old year. We wili soon have to write it 1902. Next Wednesday will be New Years. Ross Read was in Detroit Tuesday on business. Will Wright and family are spendthe holidays with relatives in Webberville. Alex Uclntyre spent tbe past week visiting friends in and around Jackson. Miss Nellie Ryan of Silver Lake was home from school for the holidays She was accompauied by Miss Kate Dolan of Jackson. Our correspondents responded nobly this week to our call for a day earlier. Tnajiks^Do^so one week morn then drop back to the regular routine. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Edith Pierce to a Mr. Craft, to take place at the home of her parents at Chubbs Corners, Tuesday next, Dec. 31. An interesting letter from Cha?, Poole will be found on our inside pages. Mr, Poole is a graduate_ of the P . H. S. and our readers will be a I ad to hear from him. Owing to illness in the family of Heib Schoenbats, the Hamburg and Putnam farmers club cannot meet with them Saturday. As we have ^.•n a of the best. A man must own property valued by the assessor at four thousand dollars, betore be can say be pays one dollar per year, or eight and one-half-cents per month, for the support of the University. _ • . « <P Another Mile Stone. Of Course There may be some Hardware stores where they do not, but We Keep Holiday Goods. k \ We always have a full line of Silverware, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Tea Tets, etc. Sleds, Skates, and hundreds of other articles that are useful. Nothing is nicer for a present to wefe or mother than a set ot silverwear, and ^we've got 'em. TEEPLE & CADWELL With this issue the DISPATCH passes another mile-stone in its career and as we look back over the past twelve months we are well pleased, While we could have done more work and our advertising patronage couUi have been better we will not complain tor we have enough to-live on and if we hold out health will meat our payments as they come due with the help of our many friends in paying up the small amounts due us. During the year that has passed we have purchased and moved into a home of our own and now are able to meet all of our friends on tbe ground floor. (Do not forget this when you come to settle your subscription.) While our advertising patronage has not been any greater than last year, our job department never was so busy as during the year that is just closing, We cannot help but attribute this to our continued reaching out after more work by a liberal use of printers ink in the form of special advertising. We always believed that advertising paid and have proven it true. Some people may say that it is easy for us to advertise as it does not cost us anything, but we actually pay as much or more in cash for our advertising as any merchant in town, and we are not doing it for fun either—it pays or we would not continue. While we would be glad for a large increase in this line for tbe coming year we are thankful for the support given us and wish all of our patrons a Merry Xraa9 and a Happy, prosper* ous New Year. THE PUBLISHEBS. of meeting we presume it will be post poned for a month. Lyle W. Martin and Miss Ella Leonore Bristow, two very estimable young people of the Verde valley were married last week at the residence ot Mr, and Mrs. J. G. VanHouturo by Rev. Robert Wright of the Verde valley. Tbe groom is superintendent of tbe Diamond S Catile company and the bride a daughter of P. Bristow one of tbe oldest and ns-tst prominent families in the valley. Tliey have a host of friends whose best whishes are extended to them in the important step which they have taken.—Journal Miner, Prescott Arizona. @^r Why Should Calamity Be Full of Words r The mere saying of-words is easy, and some men devote their whole lives to it. They talk rather than act. The calamity howlers in any community are of this kind. While the unsuccessful business man is talking the successful man is acting. When he speaks he uses words, but he tells facts. He seldom, however, depends upon his own voice. He brings to his aid the trumpet tangoed voice of the press. * He purchases space in the advertising columns of his local paper, and he uses it to good advantage. This is your local paperT There is space in these columns for use. Are you adding its strength to your voice? 4 Properly used it will aid you. • Brokaw I Wilkinson, ' 1 ^ Are showing the finest line of Fancy China Glass Ware and Furniture ever brought into Livingston countv. CUT GLASS and HAYILAp-CHINA The finest that can be had FANCY ROCKERS ErfiSSL D o not Fall t o Call a n d S e e O u r S t o c k , the I Auntie Sniffin is very ill at home of her brother, J. Drown. The scholars are enjoying a two weeks vacation daring the holidays. Guy Teeple and wife of Sault Ste. Marie are visiting their parents here. The house of J. Brighan burned Sunday morning. Part of the farniwas saved but their clothing and bed ding was mostly consumed. Insured —bouse and contents—for 11,000/ THE B E S T O F E V E R Y T H I N G F O R C H R I S T M A S . RIGHT TO THE FRONT of all competition we place our elegant new holiday stock, the best ever shown in this locality. POPULAR SELECTIONS at popular prices are features of this magnificent stock which particularly recommend it to holiday buyers. 'FALL IN LINE all you people who wish to see a bright and beautiful display of charming Holiday novelties for the season of 1901. F. A. SIGLER. '* ' ^ : : ^ : - i ' > . ; < , * \ • ' • , • ' ••••••V V - v - < . • • • ••••'•••fc.A • . , , . • , , . : ' > . ,_ .'• -. r -tf • ^ u v • •• ?.'-. * • » » ' • ' ' > ' . ' / . '"i. • "•" • <vh 1 ! i • • ' i r-V,! "A "V*'k k:.i m •<i'*« m *A. ,-My •fc"'. /M 3pr? , TSyTJffJrB ,y ;!W* : ^ ' • " - ' ~ • ) ! ! » > » « ' r ^ T ^ r ' r ; - , i y T V T ' - . - ' - > * -?y~~~ Jiw. r^r;i.::'J^ jp:aj. ..1¾ -tts:?.--J(fV /As, mm s III11» • * ' OHRtSTMAS BELLS. JtatfUr silvern. an4 solden dear. The Msahsg bells of the passing year, Rla* out J Ting out! O chime*! A knell for the rose, and the summer dead, For the* lavish autumn full richly s p e ^ And tne'blossomy April times. J 4 tJoftly silvern, O Christmas bells! Tour dlnsosne clamor or falls or swells In a horys rlhyi ringing. Hark! hark! It swells into upper air, To join the stave, so fine, so rare. The earth, the heavens, are singing. Richly silvern and high and far, As the dazzling gleam of a falling star. Hark to the angels crying: "Peace upon earth! Good will to men!" And bells from hamlet, plain and glen. In high accord replying. —Frank Leslie's Magaiine. 1 ^ New Years Ball "But merciful goodness!" the man cried out, driven to half-crazed desperation, *'Don't you understand? Can't yon understand? It is ruin! It is complete ruin!" She stood before him like one of the antique Greek statutes that look calmly out from Jeweled eyes. Her cold mouth curved a little. "I suppose you mean that our expenditure has been too heavy; that we must retrench. You are dramatic about it—as you are about everything." She shrugged her shoulders. "And you know that I detest the dramatic." As he saw that still she did not understand* the moisture came out on his forehead. "No, I do not mean that we must retrench, as you conceive the word, Rose. I mean that everything Is gone." "Everything!" "You will not starve. You wilt have A house over your head. But—" • "Thank you." She smiled ironically. "That is much. Yes, I think I understand now." She turned to the door. "Rose!" He called her back. His eyes strained out of his ashen face. **tt you knew—if you knew—how I ."have struggled against it! For months it has been coming. But I always hoped that I would retrieve all. One unfortunate investment followed another. Still I would not tell you; I could not—could not! But now I will explain everything." ""Oh, pray spare me!" She drew aside the folds of her houserobe, as if his outstretched hand might seize and detain her. "I wish for no explanation of disagreeable events. After our New Tear's eve ball I will hear as much of -what yotr may "have to" say as I care to know—though speech is useless enough now." "'After the ball?" he repeated. "You do not mean—it is not possible—that you think of still giving this New Year's ball?" "Certainly." She gated at him coldly. "This ball shall be given. My invitations went out today." "But it is monstrous!" cried Edwin Thompson. "Do :«ou realize what will be said of us? In a fortnight more the whole world will know that I am a bankrupt. My honor—-" "Your honor!" she interrupted, laughing a little. "A man who marries . a girl above him socially, but of impoverished family, under the claim of being: wealthy, and who, five years later, announces to her that he is bankrupt, need talk little of his honor!" She turned away again and finally, as she uttered the words. They had neen spoken in her even, clear, cruel voice. Surely in the five years of their married life Edwin Thompson had .learned to know thoso tones we"l. They liad never warmed with love or melted ^wfth tenderness. They had remained what they had been when he, a selfmade man, a man who had arrived at great riches, despite his youth, had ipaid his addresses to the daughter of the old Viokas, and had been willing that she should marry him without, as she confessed with explicit calmness, loving him in the least. • * * • * * Mrs. Edwin Thompson had given her ball and it marked the summit of the holiday season. The early morning hours wore on towards the dawn. The fault carriage rolled away. Mrs. Thomps o n would fall; but it would be a fall •enwrapped in splendor. 8he was about to move past her hus- 'band without a word. He checked her. "I have been waiting to see you un- ~tll the last guest had gone. There has happened one thing of which I wish to speak to you—very briefly. I shall not keep you long. I had a relative—an uncle of my mother. He was an unmarried man, and rich. For years we held no communication with each other. It came to me that I would appeal to him—not for myself—for you." He paused. She stood, her head half •verted, reluctantly waiting. He looked at her. She did not see the glance. He resumed. • "I wrote three days ago. Today I re- • wived this letter." He took out a folded sheet. "It is from the. old man's lawyer. My mother's uncle died a week ago, and I am heir-at-law of all his property. The silence that fell upon the great room,could almost be heard. Not a -muscle ef Rose's body moved. Her head was still averted. "**!. tell you thia, because It is you— not I—-who hereafter will own this fortune. That la all.". . . . . . . When she turaoA.j&8£ply he was gone. The blood surged to her cheeks, and left them again deadly pale. Was it true? Yet; she .knew that it was. fine m2«ht taun* hlni with having won her by false claims, but she knew, in her soul, that falsity and he could not together be mentioned. His word was never doubted. What did he mean, then, by saying that his fortune, which had fallen to him in the hour of di? rect need, like rain from the clouds, was to be hers, not his? Gathering up the long, rustling train of her balldress, she mounted the stairs, pushed open the door of his dressing room— "Edwln-my God!" The cry broke from the lips that had grown stiff and still.. She crept forward. Her white arm' and wrist struck against his uplifted hand. "Edwin! Why did you do this? You were about to take your life! Why? Why?" Her hands closed upon his wrist. The vice-like pressure recalled him from the trance in which he had stood until then. "Why not?" He spoke hoarsely. "Can you love me? Can anything recall the words you uttered two week3 ago?" "Edwin! Forget them! Forget!" , "I thought I knew you," he went on as before. "I thought I knew you as cold—but not—not as you revealed yourself that day. I always hoped, hoped for your heart some time. That afternoon I saw you and your heart as they were. You have what you wish— a fortune. Me you will not need." "I do!" she cried. "You must listen to me. You must understand me, though I scarcely understand myself. My heart was cruel and cold because it had never been awakened. I never knew you as you are—as the man you are!" • * • • * * Edwin Thompson and his wife have been abroad two years. Theirs is a harmonious household. Their fortune generously expended draws society about them. But Mrs. Thompson has ceased to be a "society woman." "Since when have you so changed, Rose?" asks her friends. She smiles in a sad yet happy way and replies: "Since my last New Year's ball." How t h e Boys View it. "Say," said one small boy the othei afternoon, "has your mother begun t' hurl th' Santa Claus gag into you yet?" "Aw, sure.-" was the reply. *T bin gittln' that fr a couple o' months now. Ev'ry time I make a break she points her finger at me and tells me Santa Claus ain't a-goin' t' bring me nothin' 'fl don't get next f m'self." "What d'ye do then?" "Aw, what else would I do but let her go on thinkln' that I b'lleve in Santa Claus?" "That's right, all right." said the other boy. "Y' might Jes' as well let 'em keep on thinkln' you believe In th' old fake. It makes 'em feel god, an* you get more w'en they think you b'lleve in Santy, too." "Sure thing. An', say, it's a good game t' write down on a piece o' paper what you want th* old dub t' chuck in your stockin', an' nan' th' list t' your mother. She wants you t' keep right on b'lievin' in his old whiskerlets, an* she don't want t' disappoint you, an' she's li'ble t' put mos' o' th' things you ask fr in your sockin'." "Oh, I always work that old one," said the other boy, and then they went on playing shinny. And a man who had overheard the conversation strolled away with a feeling that the world is growing a bit hoar and sad.—Chicago Chronicle. In Tennessee Mountains. The residents of the East Tennessee mountains celebrate Christmas day with a barbecue. An ox or steer is prepared for roasting, the interior is filled with chickens, ducks, wild turkeys and birds, and the whole is suspended over a huge wood fire which 13 built in some convenient outdoor locality. The guests come from adjacent counties in great wagons covered with cornstalks, from beneath which black jugs are drawn and their contents sampled. There are side-issues in the shape of small fires at which the boys roast the fat coons captured in their coon hunts, and there Is a fiddler who no sooner starts up "The Arkansaw Traveler" than old and young begin to dance. Ice cream there is none and bonbons are unknown, but cider and gingerbread abound. Often girls, escorted by their admirers, will walk seven miles to attend. For this remarkable feast of Christmas of the olden time a favorite English dish was plum porridge. The Englishmen of the early centuries ate his plum porride with a zest he might well have saved for the more elaborate dishes. After such a bowl of porridge as he considered his portion there Is erason to wonder where he found place for his after-courses. In the centuries Iong~gctae plum pottage was always served with, the first course of tbo Christmas dl^nsr. The Diamond Bracelet •<v By >|RS. flfENRY HOOD, * * * A J^utHor ol E * s t L y n n e , Eto> 1 tm^mmmm^mi^ pHAPTER XVI. In an obscure room of a lo**7 and dilapidated -lodging house; in-a levatahd dilapidated ndgfrborhood, there- set a man one evening In the coming twilight; a towering, gaunt skeleton, whose remarkably long arms and legs looked little more than skin and bone. The arms were fully exposed to view, since their owner, though he possessed and wore a waistcoat, dispensed with the use of a shirt. An.article, once a coat, lay on the floor, to be donned at will—if it could be got into for the holes. The man sat on the floor in a corner, his head finding a resting place against the wall, and he had dropped into a light sleep, but if ever famine was depicted in a face, it was in his. Unwashed, unshaven, with matted hair and feverish lips; the cheeks were hollow, the nostrils white and pinched, and the skin around the mouth had a blue tinge. Some one tried and shook the door; it aroused him, and he started up, but only to cower in a bending attitude and listen. "I hear you," cried a voice. "How are you tonight, Joe? Open the door." The voice was not one he knew; not one that might be responded to. "Do you call, this politeness, Joe Nicholls? If you don't open the door, I shall take the liberty of opening it for myself, which will put you to the trouble of mending the fastenings afterwards." "Who are you?" cried Nicholls, reading determination in the voice. "I'm gone to bed, and can't admit folks tonight." "Gone to bed at 8 o'clock?" "Yes; I'm ill." "I will give you one minute, and then I come in. You will open it if you want to save trouble." Nicholls yielded to his fate and opened the door.' The gentleman—he looked like one —cast his keen eyes around the room. There was not a vestige of furniture in it; nothing but the bare, dirty walls, from which the mortar crumbled, and the bare, dirty boards. "What did you mean by saying you were gone to bed, eh.Zl' "So 1 was. I was asleep there," pointing to the corner, "and there's my bed. What do you want?" added Nicholls, peering at the stranger's face in the gloom of the evening, but seeing it imperfectly, for his hat was drawn low over it. "A little talk with you. The last sweepstake you got into—" The man lifted his face and burst forth with such eagerness that the stranger could only arrest his own words and listen. "It was a swindle from beginning to end. I had scraped together the ten shillings to put in it, and I drew the right horse and was shuffled out of the gains and I have never had my dues, not a farthing of 'em. Since then I have been ill, and I can't get about to better myself. Are you come, sir, to make it right?" "Some"—the stranger coughed— "friends of mine were in it, also," said he; "and they lost their money." "Everybody lost it; the getters-up bolted with all they had drawn into their fingers. Have they been took, do you know?" "All in good time; they have left their trail. So you have been ill, have you?" "111! Just take a sight of me! There's an arm for a big man." He stretched out his naked arm for inspection; it appeared as if a touch would snap it. The stranger laid his hand upon its fingers, and his other hand appeared to be stealing furtively toward his own pocket. "I should say this looks like starvation, Joe." "Some'at nigh akin to it." A pause of unsusplcion and the handcuffs were clapped on the astonished man. He started up with an oath. "No need to make a noise, Nicholls," said the detective with a careless air. "I have got two men waiting outside." "I swear I wasn't In the plate robberv." oassionatelv uttered the man. "I knew of it, but I didn't join 'em, and I never had the worth of a salt spoon after it was melted down. And they call me a coward, and they leave me here to starve and die! I swear I wasn't in it." "Well, we'll talk about the plate robbery another time," said the officer, as he raised his hat; "you have got those bracelets on, my man, for another sort of bracelet. A diamond one. Don't you remember me?" The prisoner's mouth fell. "I thought that was over and done with all this time—I don't know what you mean," he added, correcting himeelfc "No," said the officer, "it's Just heginning. The bracelet is found and has been traced to you. You were a clever fellow, and I had my doubts of ~ *you at the time; I thought you were too clever to go on long.""" "I-sheuld* W ashamed tdj play the sneak and eatdya fellow Imthis way. Why couldn't you come openly in your proper clothes?.not come playing the spy in the garb Of a fridndly civilian." "My men are in their 'proper clothes,'" returned the equable officer, "and you will have the honor of their escort presently. I came because they did not know you, and I did." "Three officers to a single man, and he a skeleton!" uttered Nicholls, with a vast show of indignation. "Ay! but you were powerful once and ferocious, too. The skeleton aspect is a recent one." "And all for nothing. I don't know about any bracelets." "Don't trouble yourself with inventions, Nicholls. Your friend is safe in our hands, and has made a full confession." "What friend?" asked Nicholls, too eagerly. 'The lady you got to dispose of it for you to the Jew." , Nicholls was startled to^lncaution. "She hasn't split, has she;?" "Every particular she jknew or guessed at. Split to save herself." "Then there's no faith in woman." "There never was yet," returned the officer, "if they are not at the top and bottom of every mischief, Joe, they are sure to be in the middle. Is this your coat?" touching it gingerly. "She's a disgrace to the female sex, she is," raved Nicholls, disregarding the question as to the coat. "But it's a relief now I'm took, it's a weight off my mind; I was always expecting of it, and I shall get food in the Old Bailey at any rate." "Ah," said the officer, "you were in good service as a respectable servant; you had better have stuck to your duties." "The temptation was so great," observed the man, who had evidently abandoned all idea of denial; and now that he had done so, was ready to be voluble with remembrance and particulars. "Don't say anything to me," said -the-officer. "It will be used against you." "It came along of my long legs," cried Nicholls, ignoring the friendly injunction, and proceeding to enlarge on the feat he had performed. "I have never had a~"happy hour since; I was second footman there, and a good place I had; and I had wished, thousands of times, that the bracelet had been in a sea of molten fire. Our folks had taken a house in the neighborhood of Ascot for the race week, and they had left me at home to take care of the kitchen maid, and another inferior or two, taking the rest of the servants with them. I had to clean the winders afore they returned, and I had druv it off till the Thursday evening, and out I got on the balqueny, to begin with the back drawing room." "What did you say you got out on?" "The balqueny. The thing with the green rails around it, what encloses the windows. While I was leaning over the rails afore I begun, I heard somehing like click—click agoing on in the fellow room at the next door, which was Colonel Hope's. It was like as if something light was being laid on the table, and presently I heard two voices beginning to talk, a lady's and a gentleman's, and I listened—" "No good ever comes of listening, Joe!" Interrupted the officer. 'T didn't listen for the sake of listening, but it was awful hot, a standing outside there in the sun, and listening was better than working. I didn't want to hear neither, for I was thinking of my own concerns, and what a fool I was to have idled away my time all day till the sun came on to the back winders. Bit by bit I heerd what they were talking about— that it was jewels they had got there, and that one was worth 200 guineas. Thinks I, if that was mine, I'd do no more work. After awhile I heerd them go out of the room, and T thought I'd have a look at the rich things, and I stepped over slanting ways on to the little ledge running along the houses, holding on by our balqueny, and then I passed my hands along the wall till I got hold of the balqueny—but one with ordinary legs and arms couldn't have done it. You couldn't, sir!" "Perhaps not," remarked the officer. "There wasn't fur to fall if I had fell, only on to the kitchen leads under; but I didn't fall, and I raised myself on to their balqueny, and looked in. My! what a show it was! stunning jewels, all laid out there; so close that if I had put my hand inside It must have struck all among 'em; and the fiend prompted me to take one. r didn't stop t*'look; I didn't sttfp to think; the one that twinkled the brightest, and had the most stones in it was the nearest to me, and I r <¥* clutched It and flipped it into my \ • / footman's undress jacket, and ste,ppe4 „ back again." "And g^^rtfer^fato four own baU ;. cony." • ' *;Yes;, but { <Udn/t clean the windei tnat nighl' i ipaVumwUlke by what I had done, and I think; it I could have put it back agath, I should; but there was no bpiibi'tiifllty. I wrapped It up in my winder leather, and then in a sheet of paper, and then I put it, up the chimbley in one of the spare bedrooms. I was up the next morning afore 5, and I .cleaned,,my winders; I'd no trouble to awake myself, for I had never slept. The same day toy wards evening you called sir, and asked me some questions—whether we had seen any one on the leads at the back, and such like. I said, as master was just come home from Ascot, would you be pleased to speak to him." "Ah," again remarked the officer, "you were a clever, fellow that day. But if my suspicions had not been strongly directed to another quarter, I might have looked you up more sharply." " , . , . , "I kep* it by me for a month or two, and then I gave warning to leave. I thought I'd have my fling, and I became acquainted witi her—that laay— and somehow she wormed out of me that I had got it, and let her dispose of It for me, for she said, she knew how to do it without danger." "What* did you get for it??' The skeleton shook his,head. Thirtyfour jponnd, and .^ had counted on a hundred and fifty.' She took an oath she bad not helped herself to a sixpence." , , "Oaths are plentiful with the genus," remarked the detective. "She stood to it she hadn't, and she stopped and helped me to spend it. After that was done, she went over to somebody else who was in luck; and I have tried to go on, and I can't honestly or dishonestly; it seems all one; nothing prospers, and I'm naked and famishing—and I wish I was dying." • / "Evil courses never do prosper, * Nicholls," said the officer, as he called In the policemen, and consigned the prisoner to their care. So Gerard was innocent! "But how was it you skillful detectives could not be on this man's scent?" asked Colonel Hope of the officer, when ho heard the tale. "Colonel? I was thrown off. Your positive belief In your nephew's guilt infected me, and appearances were very strong against him. Miss Seaton also helped to throw me off; she said, If you remember, that she did nofT leave the room; but it now appears she did leave it when your nephew did, though only for a few moments. Those few moments sufficed to do the job." "It's strange she could not tell the exact truth," growled the colonel. "She probably thought she was exact enough since she only remained outside the door and could answer for it that no one had entered by it. She forgot the window. 1 thought of the window the instant the loss was mentioned to me, but Miss Seaton's assertion that she never had the window out of her view prevented my dwelling on it. I did go to the next door, and saw the very fellow who committed the robbery, but his manner was sufficiently satisfactory. He. talked too freely; I did not like that; but I found he had been in the same service 15 months, and, as I must repeat, I laid the guilt to another." "It is a confoundedly unpleasant affair for me," cried the colonel; "I have published my nephew's disgrace and guilt all over London." "It is more unpleasant for him, colonel," was the rejoinder of the officer. "And I have kept him short of money, and suffered him to be sued for debt, and I have let him go and live amongst the runaway scamps over the water, and not hindered his engaging himself as a merchant's clerk; and, in short, I have played the very deuce with him." "But reparation is, doubtless, in your heart and hands, colonel." "I don't know that, sir," testily concluded the colonel. (To be continued.) Automobile Poach9M. A Paris correspondent tel)a of some wholesale poaching of automobilists, who used their "car" as a trap for the game and made off with enormous "bags" of plunder while. the gamekeeper slept. The trick was so clever that, barring- the feelings of the birds who failed of being "preserved" for the guns of sporting owners, , the automobile poachers must be congratulated on accomplishing their purpose. They pretended to have broken down while driving along the high road, and told the peasants and the gamekeeper, with many lamentations, they would be forced to remain all night in the field adjacent. The gamekeeper, though he says it was against his will, aided the men in moving the car to , a place of safety until certain, repairs could be effected. These "repalra** were made rn the dead of night by robbing the preserves of nearly every partridge and quail they contained and making off— with the booty. '' i '\ .f, w. * yr.'-rj. tJX^Z 4 ,4 <» I > ' HfiR HAPFY HOME. - I hear t h t cold rain beating On sodden roof and lawn; ••But the hearth 1» swept and garniahed* v . The curtains all undrawn; '<•* The merry y u l e Are flickers, The mellow laanprllght falls \ / -On softly tinted, carpets, And gayly festooned walls. , Without, the night Is Mack and shrill. The homeless winds complain; But the cheerful light of the fireside Streams far thro' the falling rain; Down the garden, across the lawn, To the dull, deserted street, We have laid a shining pathway For the homeward wandering feetl For God hath blesaed us richly With health and goodly cheer; And thle la the happy Christmas n l g h t - The best night of the year! And tho' there are vacant chairs, ah me! At hearth and board to-night. Their cupe are filled and garlanded— Their places warm and bright! And I sit among the children. (Too tired to romp or tease) And over the pretty golden ring 1 6 I *H8 Of heads about my knees-' While the night and the rain {grow wild- I watch and listen and sraitt, For a step on the shining pathway— A hand at the garden gette'l For now is the holy, h a i w ttlme When strife and ranoor. cease, And the Messenger Aergdl 'brlngeth To all "Good Will and Peace!" And, oh! ir his loving hand should bind Of the silver threads <ol rain •8ome strong, bright clow ito lead the lost And wandering home again! W e l c o m e i t s irresponsibilities. H e a v y t h o u g h t h e y may be, t h e y but s t r e n g t h e n mint a n a muscles for t h e c o m i n g fray. T-hsy are the s k i r m i s h e s In t h e battles, ttibe c a m p a i g n s t h a t m a k e s o l d i e r s ?oI u s , 'and teach us h o w t o b u c k l e o n OUT armor and gird oureelTes for t h e "fight. W e l c o m e i t s trials. 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There are more murders i n L o u i s v i l l e w i t h 200,000 people t h a n there are in L o n d o n w i t h its 7,000,000. There are more murders in K e n t u c k y w i t h i t s 2,000,000 people thanv in Great Britain w i t h a population of 40,000,000. Finally, there are more murders in the United States t h a n in t h e w h o l e of Europe, w i t h Italy and T u r k e y left out a n d R u s s i a included." T h e N a s h v i l l e A m e r i c a n says—and w h o c a n d e n y — t h a t "this s t a t e m e n t is ^trne." T h e American a s s e v e r a t e s that "no other civilized n a t i o n approaches t h i s in t h e question of murder, and t h o s e which come nearest to it are s u c h countries a s Italy and Turkey, where the assassin's knife is freely used and w h e r e m e n allow their anger a n d hate a n d disgraceful passions to rule their conduct. T h i s nation has a red record of w h i c h it should be heartily ashamed." T h e m a x i m u m a g e a s s i g n e d to t h e pine is sa».d to be 700 y e a r s ; t o the r e d beech, 24o: to the oak, 410, a n d to t n e - ash, 14o years. I b e R i c h e s o f Spindle T o p a r e F a b u l o u s . A fall appreciation ot tbe facts Is beginning to lawQ upon the Investors of the world. Oil is liquid energy, and the fuel of the future. Pampuleta glv- Inn vnlnabie information mailed on request. Address, Kansas City Oil and Rice Land Co.. 400 New England Building. Kannaa City. Mo. H o w m u c h w e w o u l d h a v e lost, h a d God m a d e the sun so that it c o u l d nover l e a v e us in the dark. SJIOO Reward 91O0. T h e preacher often n e e d s a c h a n g e of iieuple a s much a s t h e people n « e d a c l i a u g e of preacher. T r a i a l t t g IboMlaa P o l i c e m e n . It i s n o t generally k n o w n t h a t in St. Petersburg there e x i s t s a special school w h e r e y o u n g m e n are t r a i n e d for police service i n the t w o capitals. In consequence of t h e n u m e r o u s outbreaks and the g r o w i n g necessity for a more efficient a n d well-trained p o l i c e force, the m i n i s t e r of t h e interior has resolved t o open a second policemen's t r a i n i n g school for service i n the provinces. T h e school will h a v e several courses of lectures a n d practical drill for officers and men. D u r i n g their training the y o u n g m e a w i l l be used occasionally for actual servtoe in the capital, so a s to give t h e m practical experience in the discharge of their duties. W h o can help a d m i r i n g the p a i n s t a k i n g care and foresight of R u s - sian autocracy in defending its own precious e x i s t e n c e ? S t o p s t h e C o u g h a n a W o r k s Off t h e C o l d Laxative Brotuo Quinine Tablets. Price23e. T h e r e are men who hope to ffct to h e a v e n simply because they h a r t never been in jail. 1 5 * e readers of this paper will be pleased to Jcarnthat there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure In all its stages.and that i« Catarrh. Halls Catarrh , Cure Is the only positive cure now known to the | saedical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu- : tional disease, requires a constitutional treatment Hail's Catarrh Cure is taketvintcrnally, acting<lireetly upon the blood and mucous sur- I faces of the system, thereby destroying tho foundation of the disease, and givinp the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doiup its work. Tho proprietors hare so much faith tn its curative , powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for ! any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of I Testimonials. ; Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, a I SoM bv druspists 77>c. Hall's Family Pills arc tho best General Health. 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I have hean?1 (it,told of a bright old lttfy that all ner ufe she kept a book sb* called her ^pleasure book, and that ibe always found, on looking over it at each yeafj end that no day bad passed without carrying in Its train some little mite pf happiness,—St Louis Republic. — A Christmas Dinner That Was JCet IBatea .because of indigestion! This sorry tal*-' would not have been told if the system had been regulated and the digestion perfected by the use oj Nature's remedy— Garfield Tea. This wonderful hert> medlctne cures ail forms of stomach, liver and bowel derangements, cleanses the system, purines the blood and lays the foundation for long life and continued good health. Garfield Tea is equally food tor youbg and old. Of 07,000.000 r a y s of light a n d •warmth radiated b y the s u n o n l y I,- 000,000 fall on tho p l a n e t s of t h e s o l a r •system. P a i n , suffering. Wizard Oil c o u l d n o t live t o g e t h e r , so pain a n d suffering m o v e d out. 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T h e devil a l m o s t g a i n s our consent *o stay* w h e n h e p r o v e s t h a t nobody »lse is d o i n g a n y t h i n g t o m a k e him to. 1I.WA.TS C I S 1WJSS BUEACHING BLUE, tokaowledfed, the leading bluing. Made by rhe Kusa Company, South Bend, lag. W e ofteu call upon God t o t a k e a w a y %m trials, w h e n w h a t H e w a n t s is to frlv* « 0 grace t o s t a n d t h e m . In v character, in m a n n e r s , in style. in all t h i n g s , the s u p r e m e e x c e l l e n c e is s i m p l i c i t y . B r l d t e Kails with Train. A freight train o n t h e Philadelphia a n d Erie division of the P e n n s y l v a n i a railroad w e n t through the bridge s p a n - ; n l n g L y c o m i n g Creek, between W i l - I liamsport. Pa., and Xewberry, at 6 I o'clock S u n d a y m o r n i n g . 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A trial will prove what we claim or it, and it will be found to be invaluable in the household. Many people say "it is the best of all of your preparations." Price 15 cents, at all druggists or other dealers, or .by sanding this amount to us In postage stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should be accepted by the public unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESEBRQUOH MFQ. CO., 17 State Street, NEW YOBK CITY. > • 1 • [ i n . r WESTERN CANADA'S Wonderful wheat crop for 1901 now the talk of the Commercial World Is by no means phenomenal The Province o f Manitoba and districts, of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and Alberta are: t h e m o s t wonderfnl grain producing countries in the world. l a stock raising they also h"id the highest position. Tuousands of Americans are annually making this their home, and they s-.cceed as they never did before. Move Westward with the tkfc* and secure a farm and home in Western Canada. Low rates and special privileges to homeseeki ers and settlers. The handsome forty-page Atlas of Western Canada sent free to all applicants. Apply for rates, Ac, to P. Pedley, Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to J. Grieve, Saulte Ste. Marie, Mlch.,M. V. Mclnnea, No. t Avenue Theatre Block, Detroit*. Mich., C. A. Laurier, Marquette, Mich., or Josenfc. Young, 61H State S t , East, Oolumbtti. Q b d Canadian Government Agents. l W. N . U . - D E T R O I T - N O . 5 2 . - 1 &Ot Whan answtfiaf Ads. »!«:tse ntottoft this r„-.«r.*s*i: ' • - • > ; • % • > • ••vi'.; I lf,i;> I i)ii.,unl'.. 1¾ > ^ ' fyv ..•••.. • • . : • • ; « . * ^ . - ^ -<v • . - r ^ "K .^ S * * ? ' " ^ TO/WJ?*; .>TfSPv%, «• \' *•• TBf '.*. ., - • • ' • . • • , - , , • , . T , . A • - . . . ;.-.. '"! ^ . >i • p i M M i M i l i £22 fttt gitw&tug gfepatrii. F. L. ANDREWS <& CO. PROPRIETORS. r mi i i . i •! THURSDAY, DJ3C. 26,1901. Every two years a valuation of the property of the U. of M. As made by Treasurer Soule, of the University, and filed in the state treasurer's office at Lansing. The last valuation was $2,158,725.89. TO Cure a Cold In One D a y Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggiits refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. The law library of the U. of M. has just come into possession of a relic of the law practice of Abraham Lincoln. I t is a declaration drawn by Mr. Lincoln in the earliest days of his experience at the bar. Saw Death near. "It often made my heart ache," writes L. C. Overstreet, of Elgin, Teno., '*tc bear my wife cough until it seemed her weak and sore lungs would collapse. Good doctors said she was so far gone with consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but'a friend recnom mended Dr. King's New Discovery and persis tent use of this excellent medicine savfd her life." It's absolutely guaranteed for cougbs, Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma and all Throat and Lung diseases. 50c and $1,00 at P. A. Sigler's. Trial bottles free. Christmas and New Years Holiday Rates Via Grand Trnnk Railway System. Round trip tickets will be sold at rate of one and one-third fare, between all points on lines west of the Detroit and St. Clair rivers and to certaiiTother territory, particolars of which can be obtained from auy agent. Selling dates Dec. 24-25 and 31, 1901 and Jan. 1, 1902. Good returning to leave destination until Jan. 2, 1902, Cheap holiday excursion rates will also be made from Detroit and Port Huron to all points in Canada, full particulars of which can be obtained on application to agents. t-52 LAUNDRY LINES. If coffee is spilled on linen, the stains can be removed by soaking the part for 12 hours in clear cold water to which a little borax has been added. After you have washed and ironed your ribbons draw them swiftly under the flatiron, holding it on one edge. Do this two or three times and your ribbon will not be stiff, but soft and pliable. To wash very yellow or grimy things make an emulsion of kerosene, clear limewater and turpentine in equal parts. Shake them together until creamy, then add a cupful to a boilerful of clothes and boil for half an hour. Acetic acid (concentrated vinegar) Will restore colors that have been injured by the alkali in soap or by soda, ammonia or substances of a similar nature. Conversely stains made with acids, which are hostile to some dark colors, may be removed with dissolved soda. Food Changed to Poison. Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like those of arsenic but Dr. Kmc's New Lifn P i t s expel the poisons from clogged bowels, gent ly, easily but ^urelyT curing. Constipaticn, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel trouWea. Only 25c at F. A. Sigler's. W. C- 7. U. | * Edited by the W. C. X rr.of Pinokney • ^ • - ^ • ^ • - ^ • • ^ • • ^ • « } A Woman's Awful Peril. "There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an operation" were the startling words heard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis., from her family doctor after be had vainly tried to cure li^r of a frightful case ot stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had formed and «he constantly grew worse. Then she began to use Electric Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50c. Guaranteed. For sale by F, A. Sigler. - The following custom has sprung up in many of the villages of Austria, where numerous temperence societies have beerT formed:. The peasants bury a small cask of brandy, and raise a mound with a cross on it having this inscription: "To remind us for all time that we have promised to drink no more brandy,'* Prof. Huxley, one of the ablest and most profound thinkers of the last century, in a letter dated April 9, 1899, states his opiuion in regard to the use of alcohol in brain work. In answer to the inquiry of a gentleman he w r i t e s : "Speaking for myself, I can say' without hesitation that I would just as soon take a dose of arsenic as I would alcohol, under such circumstances. Indeed, on the whole, 1 should think the arsenic safer, less likely to lead to physical and moral degradation. It would be better to die outright than to be alcoholized before death." The Russian government is encouraging temperance societies, having appropriated large amount to aid in the prosecution of their work. The appropriation for 1900 was $1,290,719. It is expected that by the end of 1902 every one of the 78 provinces of Russia, including Siberia, will have been included in the sphere of activity of these societies. The leading newspaper of Russia has repeatedly stated that the most important impediment in the way of Russia's rapid progrrss 1 i es in those " tw i u relics of .barbarism"—illiteracy and intemperance among the peasant classes, which comprise 75 per cent, of the population. Says He Was Tortured. "I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk," writes H. Robinson, Hillsborough, 111., "but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completly cured them." Acts like magic on sprain.-, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by F. A. Sigler. 25c' From Oklahoma. A City of Boiling Springs. Carlsbad has been humorously de- • scribed as beiug built on the lid of a j boiling kettle, which is almost Jiterally true, as it stands on a crust of com-1 parativo thinness through which rise j several mineral springs. The most J abundant aud most used of these ! springs is the Sprudel, which dis- j charges 130,000 gallons a day of vari- | cus temperatures. The water of the hot j springs has been famous for more; than a century as a "cure" for various complaints, and the town can nearly: always boast of its royal visitors dur-! lng the season from May 1 to Sept. 20. A s U s u a l . "What has society done for us?" j "Increased the number of our infe» j riors."-Brooklyn Life. 1 Stop luc Cuiifrlt iind w o r k * off lb« Cold. Lrxativo Bromo-Quinine TaMeN uure; a cold in one day. No < ure, no pay Price 25 cents. Wagner and the Flayer. When Richard Wagner was conductor of the Royal Opera in Dresden, the orchestra of that institution, though one of the best in Germany, was far from being as good as it Is now, and Wagner had a good deal ,of trouble iu making it follow his intentions. Some years later, when he was living as oil exile in Zurich, he undertook to train the local .orchestra. After a few attempts he exclaimed, "Gentlemen, you have just given me a great pleasure; you have played exactly as badly as the Dresden orchestra." The Zurich players laughed, and the Idea that they might play better than the royal musicians in Dresden so fired their zeal that they actually succeeded in doing it. <SWA Pawnee, O. T. Deo. 11, 1901. Dear Sir: As a great many of your readers are acquainted with the trip to Chicago 1 will not say anything about that part of the journey. I arrived in Chicago on Tuesday morning at about eight o'clock and as I could not leave until six p. m. I had a good chance to visit interesting parts of the city, which I did. Chicago was a very interesting city to me as I had never been there before. Some places of interest were the stock show and yards, the grand and large bui ldings on State St., the docks, train, yards, and another interest were the pickpockets which were numerous. I believe had I not been warned by a gentleman who knew the ways of them I should have been in the city without a cent, before night. They will do anything, you will think they are going to be a very accomodating friend and will show you all around the city but before you are aware of it you are among 15 or 20 rogues who are going to have what valuables you have. My journey the remaining distance was very pleasant. I left Chicago on Tuesday at six p. m. on the Santa Fe R. R. The train I came on contained three baggage, two smokers, eight day coaches and five sleepers. Each car was full as could be. The first sight in the morning was the Mississippi River at Ft. Madison. The river at this place is, I was told, one mile in breadth and the railroad bridge which spans it is a little more than a mile long. The river is very deep, aud the water is quite dark and muddy. Through the state of Missouri to the Missouri river the country is about the same all th e way, it is rather rolling with low hills. The crops are rather poor cornbeing the princip le crop, very little of it is cut nearly all picked. There were many fields, I could safely say, contained 100 acres of corn; the rows go as far as the eye could see, and as straight as a line could be draw%. Most of the fields were level, the rough land not being worked at all. There is but little timber, the largest being about 18 to 30 inches in diameter. The Missouri river was one of the greatest of sights I have seen. I t is-ciossed six times by the railroad before reaching Kansas City Kan. The river bed is from 40 to 160 rods in width and at this time of the year, the part I saw contains very little water. I have seen as high as six streams in the river bed, the remainder of the bed is clean white sand and is used by many as a wagon road this time of the year. , The railroad alone the river is very crooked and in some of the curves you can look nearly directly down and see water. This is in western Missouri the river bottom—as it is called—is a level valley sometimes only three or four miles in breadth, others as far as the eye can see and on each side is a bank from 20 to 200 feet high, in places very steep, nearly straight up and often rocky. The Sante Fe railroad most of the way is south of the river and on the river bottom. The river is very crooked and runs first on one side then oa the other of this river bottom. Nothing grows in here except what farmers raise— except a very few weeds and very seldom a tree, On the north side of the river in the bottom is another railroad and yon can see it sometimes. When I come there was a train on the road and it was in sight all the time sometimes very far off. Kansas City Mo. is a very interesting city, it contains very large buildings and is very hilly. The city centre being about 600 feet higher than the tra^n yards. I n the outskirts of town I saw hundreds of cattle penned up and a great many train loads on their way to market. I reachod Lawerence Kan, at 11:20 Wednesday a. m. This town is about the size of Ann Arand has the U. of K., Haskell Institute and Indian school. A very interesting place. CHAS. POOLE. This tignitnre is on every box Ttbe genuine Laxative fromo-Quinirte *»"•*• the remedy that c u r e s • cold l a M M day Gemloe stamped C C C. Never told in bulk. Beware of the dealer who tries to tell ''•omethin? just as good.4 M Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is the order of a woman's preferences. Jewels form a magnet of migbty power to the average woman. Even that greatest of all jewels, health, is often ruined in the strenous efforts to make or save the money to purchase tbein. If a woman will risk h^r kealth to sret a coveted gem, then let her fortify herself against the insiduous. consequences of coughs, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Booscbee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest consumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease from the system, It. is not a cure all.but it is a certain cure for coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You can get Dr. G. G. Greene's reliable remedies at F . A. Sigl r's drutf store, Finckney. Get Greene's Special AlmRnac. "BOUND FOR THE" FRONT. An Xnold«nt Ihovrinw the MiHtiarr Courage Of the Montenegrin. In military courage the Montenegrin probably stands at the head of European races. The best wish for a baby boy Is, "May you not die in your bed I" and to face death Is, to man or boy, only a joyous game, Says W. J. Stillman in his "Autobiography:" I have seen a man under a heavy Turkish Are deliberately leave the trenches and climb tho breastwork, only to expose himself from sheer bravado. While lying at headquarters at Oreabuk, awaiting the opening of the campaign in 1S77, 1 was walking one day with the prince, when a boy of 16 or 18 approached us, cap in baud. "Now," said the prince, "I'll show you an interesting thin^. This boy is the last of a good family. His father and brothers were all killed in the last battle, and 1 ordered him to go home and stay with his mother and sisters, that the family might not become extinct." The boy drew near and stopped before us, his bead down, his cap in hand. "What do you want?" asked the prince. "1 want to go back to my battalion." "But," said the prince, "you are the last of your line, and I cannot allow a good family to be lost. You must go home and take care of your mother." The boy began to cry bitterly. "Will you go home quietly and stay there," said the prince, "or will you take a flogging aud be allowed to fight?" Tho boy thought for a moment. A flogsiug. he knew well, is the deepest disgrace that can befall a Montenegrin. "Well." he broke out, "since it isn't for stealing, I'll bo flogged." "No," said the prince, "you must go home." Then the boy broke down utterly. "But," ho cried, "I wnut to avenge my father and brothel's!" lie went away still crying, and the prince said: "Iu spitt of all this he will be iu the next battle?' B i s F a v o r i t e Dish. "What is your favorite dish?" Inquired Mrs. Front pew of the Rev. Umgfnre. the new pastor. She felt mire it was chicken, but ft'proved not •T> the cMuiriburlon plate," an- •-• .• c!vr :':•- l!"v. Long faro absently,— ii Journal. 4tt I « Alt diseases start in *he bowels. Keep them open or you will be sick. CASCAKETS act likn naiure. Keep 'liver and bow»»U Hdiv« without a sickening griping Ceding.1 Six million people take and recommend Gasoarers. Try a 10c box. All druggists. Whea a polished table if statatd by a hot dish, one restoring prooss* Is t* use irst wood alcohol and then llhsurt or olive oil. This treatment Is excellent for keeping any polished furniture In order and is one of the few things for which wood alcohol may bo used. The latter is cheaper than the pure and for certain domestic uses Is quite «s A Card. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrnp of Tar if it failes ro cure your cough or cold. I also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t23 Will a Harrow. The Home Correspondence School B r i n g s a S u c c e s s - ful C o l l e g e T r a i n i n g t o y o u r o w n H o m e , HAS 16,000 S T U D E N T S Now Taught by Mail. Howell, No?. 20,1901. Mr. A. K. Crtjtendeiu Dear Sir:— Itgivea me no little-pleasure to say a word of commend at ion iu be halt of Corresponding Schools. For sums time I have been acquainted with suoh a work carried oa by Pres. W, R. Harper, of the Chicago Unlver&lty. It's reeulteare beyond expectation. Many young men and worn -n have been fitted for good and honorable positions by si ch schools. In this duy and age, there Is no'need of anyone being without a goo<? education. Wishing you the best of success I remain Yours Truly L. J.CKOSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If you or your friends are interestad let one of us know and wc will call and tell you all about it. L Riley Critenden HOWELL, MICH. C L U B KAISKK;S M A R Y B E X N E T , Fowlerville; H A R R Y C. D U R F E E , Oak Grove; R I L L W . Monks, Fiuckney. 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Editor Dispatch: As you requested me, I gladly give those notes .of my visit to Chicago and St. Louis and how they appeared to me: I gained a fair idea of Chicago about the time of the World's Fair, living there about 18 months and the interval of eight years has not changed my memory but has inVtLtl7a¥^vrs"snentTburiie in- merely added to the greatness of quired politely that as they would not let hi in sleep would they let him come In and watch the game? They did so and were impressed with the-.appearance of the man and asked If he would join them. "I will If you will post me; but, you know, I'm a tenderfoot east," he replied. They were willing to "post" him, and, playing awkwardly, making blunders and asking questions, but seenito play until daylight, when he put his winnings, some $1,500, in his pocket. "I thank you, gentlemen," be said, "and I'm rather glad you would not let me sleep. I'll be here until tomorrow, so keep me awake some more." But the players did not appear again. —Detroit Free Press. the place in every way, fine office, buildings, great stores, an improved lake front, elevated railroads, a new drainage system and so on. Cnicago's " I will" has-been in op- .eratiou. The street cars come and go morning and evening apparently crowded as ever; well, the service lugly greatly interested, he continued is improved, but, besides, there B o r r o w i n g H a b i t s o f P o e t s . On Tennyson's habit of failing to recognize clearly his, own borrowings from the classical poets, Mr. Lang observes that the poets have always had a.-kind of.jegal Indifference to their own lighter productions. Mr. Lang are four L roads equipped with electric traction and all Joined by a loop they all appear to be filled. The steam roads are elevating their tracks too, and in time there will be no more grade crossings. I presume, when I was in Chicago last there was but one L road in operation and only the J. C. had elevated its road bed. If Chicago could only provide pavements that would keep down to be certain which are of his own composition and which are not. "To take an example from the level at the foot of Parnassus, I once read, says: "Scott did not care; no, not when , . , he found that he had unwittingly taken | the everlasting, miserable, sticky a line from a poem by the valet of a , black mud, then a visitor would friend. In the preface to a little col-' h i r R i l v a a v "this is a ^reat and lection of verses from the novels he | n a t u r a W say> ^ t n i s l s a S r e a t a n a frankly declares that he cannot pretend j beautiful city." If it had the harbor of Detroit and the surface of St. Louis, Chicago would be a favored city inln an American paper, some lines at- i ¢ ^ Qf ajl t ^ change though tributed to Mr. Austin Dobson. 'Not I . . , . - .. . ... , bad for Dobson,' I said freely to a ;f c h e 8 1 g h t o f t h e n v e r W l t h g°od> friend. But it was proved on me thai live yellow water in it, with a the rhymes were my own! A bard who partly lively current and running forgets his Own verses may be par- ' *\ , . , . , doned for remembering those of other away from the lake was certainly people and mistaking a half line of • not the least to me. somebody else's for his own. I dare 0 n e s p l e n d i d institution in parsay that Tennyson did this occasion- . -: . £ , . ally, but lie could hardly say that 'the ticular 1 want to speak ot is the sun sets' without being accused of ufi- public Library on the lake front, conscious borrowing." j g a w t h } c o r n e r - s t o n e laid. I t is A special ocea.ioa, finished some four years. The First Tramp—You oiter see Bill go-1 art Museum near by I had visited to^over de fence wit' de bull after j o f t e n # These buildings would or- Second Tramp—Must have been wuth | naraent any city. • ^ ' V t , 0 , T ., All eyes will turn to St. Louis First Tramp—Say! It wuz de only . , ., T , , ... , , ., time I ever seen him when he didn't f o r a while. I d like to describe look tired.—Puck. the city to you, but will only say*2 The total number of timber rafts on all the rivers of European Russia is •aid to be more than 80,000 yearly,, with a total of some 25,000,000 logs. This is t h e Month To Pay Your Subscription, it is a fine town, partly western, partly southern in appearance, with clever hospitable people who appear to be well satisfied with their city and proud to live in it. When you visit St. Louis for the f sir, the first admiration you express, I warrant, will be for the Union Station. I t is by all odds the finest I have seen. K & K K & K K & KVKSc «, K ^ C K • & K When I wag-leasing it, with no great load about me, and not far. to go, ine fi'rs'f citizen'"to address me was a young colored man with **grip carried boss?" and I couldn't but think, I am further so uth than ever before Now I've an idea if he were in Chicago ne'd be too couceited for that. They tell me they are few, er here than in Chicago, but you will surely think th ere is plenty of them. Here, for the first time 1 saw teamsters riding the near wheeler in a saddle and .$riving the lead mule with a single line, the "jerk line." TLatsa trick I'd like to see tried on South Water st. Another thiug seen the first time, a sternwheel steamboat, a boat with a wheel standing up out of water and looking like a picture of an old fashioned mill wheel. I saw only one public park in St. Louis, the La Fajette. Passing through it I noticed a fine statue, a man standing in an attitude of speaking. On the front of the pedestal this inscription: There is the East. Tfrpre is India. At once I thought, this is an Englishmen's monument, what is it for?- I went back oi it and there was the name "Benton" on the back of the pedestal and certainly I thought they chose well. But what does that motto mean? Speaking; of statues, I missed two in Chicago, that of Columbus, on the lake front and the Policemens monument in the Haymarket. I didn't learn what became of them someone said, though that they threw the Columbus into the lake. Maybe Art is picking up in C iicago. About the fair: It's going to be America's greatest so far. Friday the 20th is "ground-breaking day" when President Frances takes a very ornamental shovel and digs up the first sod, that is, if a crowbar isn't better. I iook a ride out there so I can say I've been on the grounds. I t was called Forest Park. They t h a n o n r road in Michigan but maJ^ea^jQwe,! t|m£, While in Chicago I heard the Irish envoys, Redmond and His colleagues at the auditorium, I would gladly hear Bonke Cockrau plead for the Boers but was unable to go. Speaking of the Boers, why haven't they met with the sympathy of Americans seeing they conend for self-government? But that is another matter. Yours Truly, * M. T. K E L L Y . MONTHLY REPORT * - VW: We the uaderugaed dt*ugv-*ts, er aiewa/d o( 50 eeaU to any part** who purchases of us, two 25c beXM of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets, ifit fails to care constipation, bili outness, sick-headache, jaundice, loss of appetite, soar stomauhe, dyspepeif liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. Price 25 oentM for either tablets or liquid. We will also refund the msney on ont package of either if it fails to give satisfaction, F. A.Sigler, W. B. 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A band** dilation yfeeaarr;; rfoonnrr monins, »1. , . - ^ M- s i f f% fik POSTAl A MORCT, I I I I . MOPftUNOIIS. Griswold -f HOUSC "Jt33 DBTR01T. ^ ^ lutes, $2, $230, $3 per Day. oen. o***e ajivm 4 o e i e v e i e tv. L u c v Jeffreys * • L l o y d G r i m e s . F l o r e n c e R e a s o n Mary L y n c h Marv Jeffreys had the wood cut, piled and sold | F 0 « T H l ; T E R f they said, for souvenirs to visitors and I don't fancy the supply will fail either. The grounds are in the west part of the city and one fare carried to them. The buildings and grounds of Washington University will also be used during the fair. So much for St. Louis. I'd willingly stay longer, but I wasn't sorry to come away for to my surprise I found it unpleasantly damp and cold, so much so that I had a dreadfull cough. I had INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. W h o l e n u m b e r of d a y s taught 2 0 Total n u m b e r d a y s a t t e n d a n c e 6 2 7 . 5 A v e r a g e daily a t t e n d a n c e 3 1 . 6 3 W h o l e number b e l o n g i n g 36 A g g r e g a t e tardiness 4 0 PUPIL NEITHER ABSENT NOR TARDY. L u c y Cook O r p h a H e n d e e . M a g o l l a S m i t h H e l e n R e a s o n , G l e n d o n R i c h a r d s THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PsEsiDBNT . . _ . . . . . . ^ , . . . . C . L. SIgler TausTKSS R. Baker, R. H. Erwin, F. G, Jackaon, Geo. Reason Jr. Cbas. Love, Alalachy Kocae. CLSHK ^ ^,, , . . E . R. Browa iBEABUSKB J . A . CadWell ASSEBSOU j a B . A.Greene bTKEETCojiMisstoNSH j . Parker HKALTH OFFiciea Dr.U. F. S i l l e r ArroasisY M _ M W. A. Carr MARSHALL, M „ s. Brogaa CHURCHES. METHODIST EPISCOPAL, CHURCH Kev. H. W . Hicks, paetor. Services every Sunday morning st I0:3o, and everj Sunday evening at 7:Ufl o'clock. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Sunday school at close ot morning service. (JHAS, H E N B Y Suut. Mary L y n c h L l o y d Grimes Orpha H e n d e e M R S . J . A . O R K E N E , T e a c h e r . 20 653 32.<i.> DEPARTMENT. W h o l e number of d a v s taught T<>t;il number of d a y s a t t e n d a n c e A v e r a g e d a i l y attendance W l i o l e number b e l o n g i n g 3 6 A g g r e g a t e tardiness 3 0 PUPILS NEITHER ABSENT NOR TARDY. B e r n a r d i u e L y n c h C l a u d e B l a c k A g n e s Gutnon A l i c e R o c h e Ona Campbell K a t h l e e n R o c h e G l a d y s B r o w n T h e o Cost* F l o r e n c e Cook Charles K e n n e d y M y r o n D u n n i n g W a l t e r R e a s o n heard so much of the water that I j FOR THE TEROI: was agreeably disappointed to find it entirely good, only a little richly colored. I had a fine ride out on the Al- WANTED—The Subscription ton, they give better car service due on the DISPATCH. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Rev. u. W. Rice pastor. Service every Sunday morning st 10:30 aud ovary Sunday evening at 7 ;(K o'clock. 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U. meets the tirst Fridav of eacl I month at ^:30 p. m. at the liotne of Dr. H. b Sigler. Everyone interested in temperance coadially iuvited. Mrs. l,eal SJi^ler, l'res; Mr» Etta Durfee, Secretary. The C.T. A. and B. society of this place, n>«»« »vefy third Saturday evening in the Fr. ii»tthew Hail. John Uonohue, President. KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES. Meetevery Friday evening on or before fall of the moon at their hall in the Swarthout bide Visiting brothers are cordially invited. CHAS. U 4 X P B £ L L , Sir knight Commands! Livingston Lodge, No.:«,F &; A. 51. Kegy'tr Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the full of the moon. Kirk Van Winkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets each month the Friday evening following the regular F AA.M. meeting, MRS. MARY HBAD, W. M. ORDER OF MODERN WOODMEN Meet the first Thursday eveninj of each Month in the Maccabee hall. 0. L. Grimes V. C. DEAFNESS ARE Subscribe for Dispatch. ALL CASES O F OR HARD HEARING NOW CURABLE b v o u r n e w i n v e n t i o n . O n i v t h o s e b o m d e a f a r e i n c u r a b l e . HEAD NOISES GEASE IMMEDIATELY F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE* SAYS: r. u T'.MOKF. Mcl.. March -0, :001. (t'tn.'.'.'Wt't : - Reiiii, em; : . !y cttrp', n( deafness, thanks to you:' 1: ca.tment, I \vi'.'. in>\v ;;,ve yo-.t a f'.''l hi-tory of :ny c.i>e, to :-!.':i»tti a: y^'.ir discretion. Ahiv:: nvc yoars a>;o my right ear ix-gan to sing, and this kt{ t on getting ;vorv. c.itil I !o>t my :-•::':)<•,• i:i this tar entirely. 1 iHii'.rrwr:',; a v. l a m e n t for catarrlt, for three months, -.vithout anysncce«s. ron-u! ilannmher of v'.\ -••«•:;, ns. anionj? ethers, the n u ^ ftninciit t>nr >'xoi:)i.st ot this city, -\hc> : ' . nic that only an orn'vmion could help me. a:ul even that only temvxManly, that the IK ad TU ;>es would then eeas'o, hut the lu-aviny in the affeot^d ear would he !o.«t f'orever.' I tlu-n saw yo'tr advenisement nccidcntally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noiM.sceased, and to-day, after rive weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely restoiv. -i I thank you heartily and b«g to remain* Y e w trtilv YOUTH. F. A. WERMAN, 730S. Broadway, Baltimore. Md. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. Meet erery la and 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at 2:30 p m. a K. O. T. M. hali. . Visiting slaters cordially in vued. J e n A SIGLKB, Lady Com. ^ ^ T7 NIGHTS OF THE LOi'AL GUARD ^ • ^ ^ «V me^t every second Wednesday jriS^Bk evening of every month in the K. 0 A ^ W » T. M. llaii at 7:80 o'clock. All visitin* ^PK. ^Guards welcome. -* -*^ b\ L, Andrews P. M, BUSINESS CARDS. J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY PINCKNEY, MICH. OFFiCC OVER SliUEK'S DRUG STOOE. Our treatment does Hot interfere with your usual oreupationmm CURE YOURSELF AT HOME "'"SK""1 INTEWIATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 5 9 6 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. Examination and advice Trie. M. F.SIQLER M. D- C, L, SIQLER M, » ph DRS. SIGLER & SIGLER, Pbyalcians and Sur^eona. All calla premptl attended today or night. Odlce on Main str Pinckney, ilich. VETERINARY S U R Q E O N - Graduate ol Ontario Veterinary Colte**, «]«• the Veterinary Dentiatry C o U e n Toronto Canada. Will promptly attend to ah disease* oi*th* Am meaUoated animal at a reasonable pilot. B o n e s teeth examinedlFree. orriCE awiLL. PINCKNC\ ViS i ^ M a ^ i i a i i k ;VM . &,>!i £MJrf&t** y - w- wnm?*-'T*m *mm I • • ( t I i T - » • r.. • .Mi / • "*."«' / ffttthf^ gt&'dtcll. TTULXS. L. ANUBKWS, Publisher. P I N C K K B Y , ~ ~ T " ~ ^ MICHIGAN. It congress builds the Nicaragua can a l Uncle S a m will find some way to t a k e care o t I I Sir Robert Ball says the e a r t h is moving slower, but it is still going fast enough for most of us. Max O'Rell says girls shouldn't filrt, a n d t h a t when they do they deserve all they get. Also all they fail to g e t Europe's encounter with t h e great North American shoe has all the poignancy that one would naturally expect. There will probably be no Christmas in Columbia, this year. They have already shot up all their fireworks down there. An Adrian Lad Poisoned By Laudanum. ASEBEWAING MINE CAVES IN. The Story or Two W»bMh Vtotlmt-LoM of IJfe and. Property on the Lake*— Bfajor^and Minor Happening* in the State. The director of tne mint says t h e country needs more small coin. It isn't h a r d t o find people wno need other k i n d s also. H a r v a r d ' s basket ball team ends the season witu. a deficit of 25 cents, but the football treasury is ahead by $3G,- 122.41 for the year. Wouldn't it be well to t e r m i n a t e the Colombian revolutionary war by inaugurating a continuous train service across the field of battle? There is something wrong In the m a n who can look into a Christmas toy window without wanting to plunder the whole of it for his own hopeful. Now comes the groomless marriage to rhyme with the horseleBs carriage. At a Tioga, Pa. wedding a photograph was used to represent the m a n in t h e case. T h e Noted P l t t a c a t o r Ca*e» The j u r y In the noted Phlscator case trial iu St. Joseph, After seven hours' deliberation, pave a verdict against the Bnroda gold king, which means that Phlscator will pay to Joseph Coveuey, the plaintiff, $7,500. This suit was brought by Coveuey to obtain $7.- 000 in gold dust which Phlscator had once paid him for alienating his wife's affection, but which hud been obtained again by Phlscator under duress. Phiscator had paid Coveney $2,300 to stop a d a m a g e suit threatened wheu at :i country ball Phlscator helped Coveney's wife out of a window. The $7,000 afterward paid w a s when Phistutor a n d Cov envy's wife registered a t the Palmer house, Chicago, as " F . Johnson and wife." Following Phlscator to t h e Yukon valley for more money t h e tables were turned on Coveuey, and after m a n y weeks in Jail he, gave up his $7,000 in gold dnst_to_ gain his freedom." AsidefronfTTie Te7~ turn of the $7,000 obtaiued under duress, the court allowed Coveney $."00 interest. Joseph Coveney is a farmer living near Barada, H e owns forty acres of land, but with the exception of his wife, who did not appear in court, has no heirs. F r a n k Phlscator, a three times millionaire, Is at Hot Springs, Ark., and did not appear in court. It was shown by the agreement read In court t h a t J a s . O'Hara, of this city, Coveuey's attorney, would reserve as his fee for prosecuting this ease half of the money for which the suit was brought. $3,.r»00. Hnrdirood Lumber Combine. A big combine of hardwood lumbermen has been effected. makator Marcus Alonzo used to be. H a n n a of Ohio In case of war between t h e United States and a foreign power, t h e latter would not be inclined to place too much confidence in the neutralization of the isthmian canal. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is now almost as frequently pointed out from the galleries as Sen- j n g the most important step ever taken in Michigan in those interests. I t r m e a n s the incorporation of a company to absolutely control the hardwood lumber market In this state, and all the mills on the Michigan si do of th.3 great lakes. The prime movers in the organization of the combine are Henry W. Carey, of the Peters Salt and Lumber Co.. of E a s t Lake; W. T. Culvert; with J u s t u s S. Stearns, o f Ludlugton, and William II. White, of William II. White & Co., of Boyne City. They are members of the committee on plans for organization, which submitted the arrangement to-day. Such big concerns as Obenaur & Johnsou, of Alpena: II. M. Loud & Son. of An Sable; Buckley & Douglas and the Butters Salt «Jc Lumber Co. are going into tne combine. The men a r e to be stockholders in a state company. which will control the output of all their mills. An agreement will be made as to the amount of money each mill shall receive for its output, and then llie state company will sell for what it is able,.on the opetl market. the profits to be divided among the stockholders who are the owners of the mills. The Christmas tree, the lighted candle, and the cotton-trimmed a m a t e u r Santa Claus form a combination t h a t is beginning to worry the fire insurance agent just now. Mason is talking s u g a r beets. Benton H a r b o r votes .Tan. 7 on a $75,000 street paving bond proposition. L a k e Linden people a r e again talk* iug of installing a municipal lighting* plant. Pauline Westcott, g r a d u a t e of the Duraiid high school in 1MX5, is to go to China as a missionary. T h e P o r t Huron common council has decided to purchase the right of way for t h e long-talked-over sanitary caual. Police Commissioner Dennis Campan, of O r a m ! Rapids, appointed by Mayor P e r r y a year a n d a half ago, has resigned. T h e Lansing. St. J o h n s & St. Louis Electric railway will follow the original plans a n d be built beyond St. J o h n s to Maple Rapids. The threatened d a n g e r of a coal famine a t the State Industrial Home for (iirls is past, relief having come in the w a y of live carloads of coal from Ohio. Andrew Carnegie, who yave Iron Mountain $1.1,000 for a library, has added $2,500 to his gift upon request. The library will be opened iu about a month. Depositors of the defunct Central Michigan Savings bank, in Lansing, will get a dividend this week of a fraction less than 5 per cent. The bank failed in 1S03. Archie C. Stelnborn, of Port Huron, gets a pension. H e is 22 years old and enlisted in the uavy in 1SUS. Fever caused paralysis. H i s income will be J^0_per month. Leo Arnold, 10 years old, was crushed to death between t h e cars at Powers Wednesday night. H e was a brakeman in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad. Clerk C. C. Hopkins, of t h e Supreme 0 0 1 ¾ h a s completed t h e docket for the J a n u a r y term, the smallest January docket In at least ten years, containing only i;>2 cases. The Great Britain Insurance corporation of London. England, is the latest addition to Insurance Commissioner Barry's list of concerns not authorized to do business in the state. Albion farmers have decided to operate a co-operative creamery :i;id have subscribed $1,800 of stock. Only one s h a r e of stock has been sold to*an Individual. The plant will cost $4.350. The city of Ludtngton will have two big conventions next summer. The Christian Endeavorers will be there from July 22 to July 25. and the Epworth League'from July 31 to Aug. o. T i e city of Coloma has granted a private company a franchise allowing the use Of the public streets and alleys. Both Schley and Sampson Protests. THE CHANGE IN THE CABINET, A Remarkable Suicide in Columbu*—An Active Boer General Captured—Hep* peulnffs aud Doings ail Over the World. =P Scblcy a n d Satnpaon P r o t e M . Ruyner has finished t h e . d r a f t ' of the formal Schley protest against the majority finding of tbe court of Inquiry, ami after be a n d Schley bave conferred over.it a copy will be sent to Secretary Long. First of all the protestors will claim t b e findings of t h e majority should be set aside ou the broad ground t h a t they are uot In accordance with the evidence, and following this earn point iu the report, such a* the charges of dilatoriness. disobedience of orders, the sending of misleading dispatches, t h e controversy with Lieut. >Iodgson, t b e famous loop, etc., will be touched on iu turn and the salient features of the evidence disproving these charges pointed out. Practically the protest will be a review of the evidence In the case, submitted in such a way t h a t Secretary Long will have the opportunity to pass on the whole controversy. Stayton & Campbell, attorneys for Sampson, are d r a w i n g up u formal protest against the minority finding of Admiral Dewey Iu the Schley Inquiry. A Quadruple Suicide. Pearl Warner, aged 28, cook; Lou Kline. 18. cook; S. Lothouse. cab driver, and J. Jacobs, cook, were found dead In a Columbus, ()., boarding house Tuesday night, a ease of suicide. The two couples went to the boarding house Sunday, and secured adjoining rooms, claiming they were married. Tuesday nothing was seen of them, and, though the rooms remained locked, and no response, could be secured to repeated calls, suspicion was not aroused until night. Finally the doors to the rooms were , T h e d l t p o s t t N m ^ t h e senate is to d o very HttI* bu^ne*.<1taryond acting upon t h o Hay-Pa\uM>efote t r e a t y -before adj o u r n m e n t for t n e ' holroajfe. Tho treaty wIH be votfcrT upon before tuw senate adjourns. ' Senator Teller will m a k e t h e first speech. T h e opponent* of the treaty admit there 18 no doubt of ratification. . On T u e s d a y the announcement of t h e ( g a u g e s lu committees will be made, aud there is a probability t h a t after this announcement the senate will adjourn until Thursday, when the adj o u r n m e n t for t h e holidays will t a k e place extending to J a n . 0. The house this week will pass the bill to provide temporarily revenues for the Philippine island* which w a * reported from the ways and menus committer. Under the agreement made general debate wjll extend until 4 o'clock Wednesday, when a vote will be taken. T h e senate late Monday ratllled the Hay-Pauueofote isthmian eaual treaty, 72 to o\ The vote was reached a few minutes before 5 o'clock, after almost rive hours' discussion uehlnd closed doors. The debate was confined exclusively to discussion of the merits of the agreement and the policy of its provisions. The principal speech w a s made by Senator Teller, in opposition to the treaty. T h e senate Monday confirmed t h e nomination of Hon. Philander C. Knox to be attorney-general of tbe United States. T h e bill to provide revenue temporarily for t h e Philippine-islands passed the house by » vote of ti») to 128. T b e bUl imposes the Dlngley rates on goods entering t h e United States from t h e Philippines and t h e rates established, by the Philippine commission on goods entering t h e Philippines from the United States. It also provides for the collection of tonnage taxes on vesspis plying between the United States and the Philippines, and that foreign vessels m a y ply between these ports until J a n u a r y 1, 11*0.*». The duties and t a x e s collected under the provisions of t h e bill shall go'into the Philippine treasury, to be expended for the use and benefit of t h e islands. Representative Wood, of California, h a s introduced a bill to establish a . d e p a r t m e n t of mines and mining. Chairman Ray. of the house committee on judiciary, has Introduced an f ,. , , , . »,, . ,. t anil-anarchy measure, which probfereed. and the occupants were dis- j n l l l y , v l „ ^ , t l u , l m s J s o f i e t , i s l a t U m o n j t h a t subject in the house. The measure provides the death penalty for assaults on the president or other executive officers. It is made a felonv covered lying on t h e beds dead. The keyholes and cracks around the doors had been closed with rags, and the fumes of chloroform filled the rooms, disclosing the cause of death. The bones of a mastodon recently found in Missouri indicate t h a t the beast had a throat six feet in diameter. And just to think that they had no free lunch counters in those daysf For InduNtrial Peace, The general'''committee which was public parks, etc., for the purpose of es. chosen by the conference called to con- ' sider plans for healing ihe differences i ; between .the capitalistic and labor in- j | terests of the country was organized i lemued to pav Horace* Pettluglli, trav- i w i t i l Mark Hanna. chairman, and Sam- j ucl (tempers, tirst vice-chairman. The .tablishing a.lighting plant to begin operations before Sept."1. 1902. J o h n M. Swift, of Lapeer, eon Perhaps there is a close connection between Nordiea's wish to p l a y r o u l e t t s for a while and her suit against t h e government for $4,000,000. If she follows her plan of resting she may need the money. In offering free vaccination with every subscription a Boston editor seems to have hit upon an original Idea. And yet t h e scheme is quite likely to make each new subscriber feel pretty sore for awhile. Over One Hundred Yonrx. Louis Kock. a French-Canadian, who lived in (ieo. Washington's time, passed a w a y at his home in Ludingtou Wednesday at the advanced n^ of 107 years. Hock's first and last sickness was nothing more than a mild <as<. of grippe, death resulting more from old n^ than anything else. Mrs. Hock died three years ago at the agn W h y should the Philadelphia North American press the administration to tell how much of England's friendship i o t ' *•"»• To them itt children. 29"gra'ndis sincere and how much false pre- ] '"hihh'en and ;u great grandchildren tence? It is probably as sincere as I W ( 'i V Iwn. Louis Kock was born at ours is—enough to work in harmonv ! *™ ™}\iUt r h i s l>!l,,™ts were crossing « » « . some .ssue a r i s e , worth flghting J ^ . ^ ^ ^ 7 : ^ . ^ 1 , , ^ ^ ^ J niany years with the Indians in the west and is said to have been the first while man who entered Yellowstone park. Endowed with a constitution which never knew fatigue, Hoik endured untold hardships during his long frontier career and until ten years ago worked in a sawmill every day. The London press solemnly asserts t h a t the United States, having enunciated and stood on the Monroe doctrine, must bear the burden of keeping international traffic on the isthmus open. If t h e editors of the London papers will cast an eye over in t h a t direction they will observe t h a t this country is accepting the task and performing it with a thoroughness that should satisfy all parties. A student at the state university in Washington starved himself to, death and left a wife and baby destitute t h a t he might secure an education. This is' a practical demonstration of the often-stated fact that knowledge is not confined to the schools. This man Bhould have learned first of all that he was responsible for the welfare of his wife and baby, and t h a t t h e stomach, as well as the brain needs feeding. The court decision in England t h a t out of t h e W i n a n s estate of something n e a r a dozen millions in Yankee money more t h a n a million must be paid in death duties to the British -execbequer ought to encourage rich Americans to die here r a t h e r than abroad. In this country t h e imposts upon big estates a r e by no m e a n t modest, but the tax collector in Great Britain Is more exacting and pertinacious In life and Bnrned to Denth. Mrs. Thomas B. Souihworth. an aged resident of Ovid, met a tragic death early Sunday morning in a fire which destroyed her heme. Mr. Souihworth and a daughter, Mrs. Eaton, barely escaped with rlielr lives. Mrs. s'nithworth had been in the habit of walking about the house at night, carrying a lighted lamp, and it was during one of these rambles that the fire was started. Being nearly blind, she was tinnltle to grope her way out. and was 1 turned to a crisp. T h e deceased was SC) years of age. She leaves three sons H. E. and Isaac, of Owosso, and Lorenzo, of Ouster. el iug man', $(>S4 for an assault, goes to jail r a t h e r than pay. Pettlugill will have to pay his board. $'AJ>i) per week, and keep him In nine mouths. A spasm of reform is sweeping over Marquette, and the mayor has issued an ultimatum to saloon keepers stating t h a t they must close their places of business promptly at 11 p. m., and also that the slot machines must go. The family of Geo. Smith, of Greenville, who were poisoned by something they a t e for breakfast Sunday morning, a r e out of danger and will recover. It is thought belladonna was used in mistake of vanilla in flavoring friedcakes. There is "much concern at Grand H a v e n over the condition of the bar at t h e mouth of t h e harbor. The water over the bar is said to be growing shallower with every storm, and promises to delay the boats more or loss all winter. The trustees of Olivet college are considering measures for increasing the endowment fund of that institution. One gift of $5(),0()(). one of $2.",- (M.H) and several of smaller sums have been offered provided t h e remainder j s t a t e m e n t Issued expresses a determi- j j nation to strive for industrial peace, j j to aid in establishing rightful relations I between those who toil and their ein- I plovers, to confer and advise with emj ployers and employed when in conflict, j to encourage agreements under which labor shall be performed and to arbij t r a t e disputes when both sides to the* dispute shall ask for such mediation. A determination to avoid discussion ! Monday, J a n u a r y (i, 1002 of abstract Industrial problems was avowed. to advise or teach the overthrow of j the government or any Interference I with government officers. The death • penalty also is provided for consp'.raj cies in this countnvjeading to the UIIIj lug of a foreign king, emperor, president or other ruler. Mtrcer. of Nebraska, introdm bill appropriating $2.000,000 fur proposed new building for the d' ment of agriculture. A blil introduced by Senator Penrose j provides for levying a duty of 2." per i cent ad valorem on all importations.of ] unmanufactured silver. I Most members of congress left ••."or I h'une over file holidays Thursday. So j Friday's sessions were- very thinly ?uj tended. Roth houses .adjourned until ;1 a tle« iart- Mnrdered Iiy Roliliem. Tne body of J a m e s B. Hay, secretary of tlie Pacific Lumber' Co.. of Salt Lake, was found burled In a | 1><,n\vv,U<\ I ! 1 - Sunday morning. The shallow trench alongside the Rio '• t w o t r a i n s were the east-bound pas- Aiiothcr Knilrouil Horror. Failure on the part of a conductor to obey orders Is supposed to have Ix'on tlie cause of a head-end collision on the Illinois Central between Irene and Grande, tracks. Monday night Hay called at the home of Pot6v Mortensen, a contractor, and collected $:t,800 which Moitensen owed the Pacific i Lumber Co. Since that time nothing had been seen or heard of him until tht body was found. The money was senger train, and a through freight from Chicago going west. As a result, eight people a r e dead or missing, and eleven injured. The trains met in a ; slight bend in the track, bnth running at full speed. T h e smoking, express _ ^ ( and baggage cars were piled on the logone and in the imck'of H a y ' s head I ^ 1 1 1 1 ° 1 ^ . l, l l , l , ]i »v i n . t h o oectipants of was a great jagged wound. The pel- ~ ' ' Ice believe some one who saw Hay receive tlie money from Mortenson, murdered of *200.ouo is raised. him and buried the body in T h e home of Henry Hill, of flood- ! t h ° h i l s t i l ^ I n « t ™ < ' " land township. Is without a mistress. and IIill charges Dan Hall with elop- , n n r j , Salt P r o d u c t i o n . The state salt Inspection shows that for the year ending November 30, 1901 Michigan's or, salt blocks have an annum capacity of 0.500,000 barrels annually. Of these (52 were operated last year, and they produced the following Iosco. 17.182, the whole being a totai of 5.580,101 barrels, 348,010 more than were inspected last year. Michigan after death than he U In this repub- M^ ^^? oU° ^S, ? >Sr oSd u So o d UoP? t0L ad a*t « a total of U c I • ing wife, the sn He E d w a r d Ronan pleaded guilty in Tort Huron to a charge of criminal assault on Mrs. Robbins, an aged lady who. while walking along the railroad track, was outraged by an unknown lean. Suspicion pointed to Ronan, and lie was located at Plymouth. The dairy barns of Scott II. Rorabeck burned .with its contents. 20 cows and a span of horses, belonging to th:> I Armstrong Music Co., of Lansing. J. J. Wheeler's mail wagon and cutter, and about 20 tons of hay. Ixiss .$2,000; SLiloO insurance. Tramps* work. Secretary of State W a r n e r lwlieves t h a t he has saved the Michigan stockholders of the Michigan Savings & Loan association of Detroit alxwt $100,000 by a discovery which be made while in Texas e x a m i n i n g Into the assets of the concern located there. Mrs. F r a n k Glfford, wife of an ^Vnrel'us farmer, left home a few days ago and her wherenbonts Is unknown. She left a letter to her daughter in which she avowed her Intention of leaving, and told t h e girl to keep on with her school work until she beard from her again. F e n t o n ' D e t a n e y and Charles Xennianu, the old men who were found frozen to death Saturday in WJllianiH and Portsmouth townships respectively, have no known relatives in this country. Neighbors are taking care of their live stock and other property until the Probate Court can make disposition of I t A Cabinet Choline. Emory Smith, of Philadel- ' tlie smoker. Only three of the half dozen in that car escaped. The others, if not instantly killed, were roasted to deatli and their liodies, with, these of the engine crews, were entirely consumed. All efforts of the survivor*'to reach the victims were unavailing. g with his wife. He savs he traced I V ' « \ r ^ / ' » «ry Mint i. « couple to Smith's Creek, where he y1 ''"' J,W,S ^ , K l o f m l t(> ^ President hi* ys they are living as man and wife ,! n a J ^ f t ™ '°» " " l>^t»naster-gen. o w a n t s Hall arrested. i \ ,, r- e T ^ P n r l j l ; '» •T m n , i , r -V - v,i„.«..i o~., I , , „ . •i lvl iucl e-Ucvnhvya irma<n• • oPf ntyhneo . Roefp ubWlicisacno nsnina.- tional committee, has accepted the tender of the office, to which he will be nominated immediately after the holiday recess. Smith P e n n s y l v a n i a Storm-Swept. A storm, which for severity and de- *trucrivoness. has not been equaled for 2." years, visited eastern and central Pennsylvania Sunday night. < aiming almost unprecedented damage, and resulting In the loss of at least four human lives. Tbe havoc in tlie coal regions Is enormous, and tbe b)sx t.t CoiiHlilIno Come* Ruck. J a m e s Considiue. a iMroif-hred crook, returned to Cincinnati Thuisday to give himself up to the federal authorities, and in all probability will be sent back to t h e Ohio penitentiary to complete his term of dve vears for being an accomplice in the robber-,- of the postottiee in Granville, o.. two years ago. Coiisldine came without urging or advice by his friends or relatives, nnd carrying his head high in the air. No on<» knew he was coming, not even tbe officials to wboin he surrendered. i their tributaries have overflowed, h>- i undarlng the surrounding country in p.'ore than a dozen counties. Innumerable washouts have occurred on the Pennsylvania. Philadelphia & Reading. Northern Central. Ixdilgh Valley, New Jersey Central and L a c k a w a n n a railroads. Bridges were carried away aud traffic is ot a standstill. An I m p o r t a n t C a n t n r o . It Is announced t h a t Commandant Krltzlnger, the famous Boer commander, has been captured, badly wounded by (Jen. French. Krltzlnger was trying to break t h e blockhouse cordon a t Hanovi r* road. Oommaudant Kritalnger has l>een described as a leader of exceptionable ability, not second even to Christian Dewet. H e has long been hotly pursued, but h a s always succeeded in escaping through some gan in the British line. Miif Men Killed. By an explosion of gas In the Soho fernace of .Tones & Laughlin in Pittsburg T h u r s d a y morning, nine mm were burned to death and five others were more or less injured. The damage to the plant will amount to $20,. (KK>. Tlie men were n't work at the top of tbe furnace. 120.feet from t h e ground. They wore employed ns fillers and were Just getting ready to quit work, being m e m b e r s of 'the night crew, tyhen gas, which, had aecumn lated in the furnace,-exploded and tony of molten metal, cinders and slag vver t h r o w n over t h e u n f o r t u n a t e men ov the top of the structure. A lone bandit got $7,000 frm* r» hank in Sprlngdale, Ark. y " • • • • ' • . ^ v . ' < ' • • ' , , : • - . . - • • - , / ••» . . - • . • . • • / • • • • ' • . ' • ' , • • • • . • ' > ' ' * \ ' • • • • . . • • • " r i • 1. . -'. . ' . " " X ' . / • . L • : " .• - ^ . . ' , ' . • - • ' . ' . ' . " . ' • • • ' • . • • • •••• ' J, 1 <,, .. / • :; V i?i i\ mmmm*b+ m*tmmm UMO*MM«MM tfgsAgg^ HKJtttoaitjiraassr'*' *ru **• IB • / - * - — » - OIVtOUUE APPIHWBMTE FOB THE PRESENT HOLIDAY SEASON. I / Subject 1« th«, VmtlfUj—Bow God Bo?- orod Childhood —Motherhood for ^11 TUBO Confers* tod by tho B o w In the Humble Stable, at Bvthlohem. "Thank you, Miss Croker," said Maude. But Hay, remembering that Miss Croker must have heard her say she wished she would go home, wanted to hide herself. However, she came out from behind the curtain and seated herself close to Estelle. Miss Croker then gave them each a crochet needle. "This blue ball Is for you," she said, placing the wool in Estelle's lap. 'The mauve for you," and she dropped another ball in Maude's hands, "and the pink for little Rosy Ray/' The children laughed merrily, but at the lady's last words their faces grew very long. "Now, girls," "I want three mats for my dressing case at home andxI know you will be delighted to make me a present before I go, which will be very soon now." She looked at Ray while she spoke and then left the room. "Horrid thing!" said Ray, as the door close.!. "I< won't knit a mat for her. I thought she meant to give us the wool." "It just serves us right for talking about mamma's friend as we did," replied Estelle. "We will have to knit them. Come, Ray, I'll begin yours, and Maude, don't you remember? Make a chain of three stitches and the next row plain." They were all three fond of this kind of work and presently forgot their disappointment. The sun was just setting when Estelle said: "There, that's the last of the wool and my mat's done. But just see what a big wad of paper Miss Croker rolled her wool upon." She tossed the paper under the grate and fastened off her knitting neatly. "And mine's finished," said Maude, and here is another great roll of paper, and there is something hard in it. Maude opened it slowly, laughing as she did so. A bright five dollar gold piece. "Oh, look! Just look! I wonder ii Miss Croker meant to put it there!" "I am sure I don't know," answered Estelle, but wait until Ray has finished her mat then we will go and ask her." "It is done," said Ray, "and here is another five dollar gold piece. Estelle, you'd better get a poker and pull out that paper you threw under the grate." Estelle soon had the paper in her hand, and sure enough, there was a third gold piece hidden away in it. "She must really intend them for us," said Ray. "I feel so. ashamed because she heard me say, 'I wish she would go home.' " While the three girls with the money in their hand3 and the mats in their laps were wondering what they ought to do, Mi£s Croker walked in. "So I see my mats are finished," sh« said. "They are very pretty and I will keep them always in remembrance of my three little friends."' Estelle held up the shining coin. "I found this in my ball," she said. "I put it there as a little surprise for you," replied Miss Croker, "and now I hope you can buy some small gift for your mamma and papa. Then she added, "Come, children, hurry on your wraps and I will take you down town to choose your presents." Never did three little girls dress in such short time. Miss Croker took them to such wonderful stores and was so pleasant and kind that the three little girls never forgot that New Year's Eve. The gifts that they carried home to their parents, which were selected under Miss Croker's advice, were really very pretty. . » Estelle, Maude and May Robbins stood in the window with their heads close together. "I am so sorry," whispered Estelle. "I do so want to make mamma and papa n New Year's present and I have spent all my money—every cent." "So have I," said Rosy, "and I have not kept even a piece of ribbon or an ounce of worsted." "It is too dreadful," Maude whispered. "If that horrid Miss Croker had not insisted upon our buying those little books at the fair we would all have had plenty of money. I wonder now long she is going to stay. She is so fussy," said Maude. "Nothing suits her. Sometimes she says: 'This egg is too soft, Lizzie; take it away and bring mc another.' Then Lizzie makes up a face and I have to laugh." "Well, but Maude," said Estelle, who was the eldest, "that is wrong. The girl who is hired to wait on the table should never make faces, no matter what happens; and you must never laugh at her again. I am sure Miss Croker saw you this morning." "But she is fussy," said Ray, "and I wish she would go home." "Mamma likes her," replied Estelle. "You know she was mamma's teacher once and some one left her a big fortune and so she stopped teaching." "And mamma says, too, that she is very charitable and gives heaps and neaps to the poor people," put in Ray. "Then I wish she had bought those books herself instead of making us spend all our money," grumbled Maude. "If we had been honest and said right out, 'I want all my money for "AND THE PINK FOR ROSY RAY." myself,' perhaps she would," said Estelle. "Tomorrow is New Year's day. It Is too late to get anything now," sighed Ray. "If we only had some of that lovely wool Miss Croker has been winding for the last three days, we could knit mamma some beautiful mats lor her dressing case. I could knit one before dark," said Estelle, mournfully. "Could you, my dear?" said a voice close behind them. The three children turned and saw Miss Croker sitting in a rocking chair Just behind them. They did not know how long she had been there or how much she had heard, but she had three large balls of brilliant colored wool in her lap. "Are yon sure, Estelle, that you could make a mat before dark?" said Miss Croker, looking over her spectacles at the three blushing faces before her. Maude and Ray answered "Yes." very shyly. "Then," said ,: the lady, "sit down there on the isafa and \ will give you* each one of these balls of wool." "You are very kind," said Estelle. Brace up! .Acquit yourselves like men; Swear off! And don't swear on again. —L, A. W. Bulletin (Copyright, 1901, Louis Klopsch, N. Y.) Washington, Dec. 22.—This discourse of Dr. Talmage is full of the nativity and appropriate for the holidays; text, Luke ii., 16, "And they came with haste and found Mary and Josoph, and the babe lying in a manger." The black window shutters of a December night were thrown open and some of the best singers of a world where they all sing stood there, and putting back the drapery of cloud chanted a peace anthem until all the echoes of hill and valley applauded and encored the halleluiah chorus. Come, let us go into that Christmas scene as though we had never before worshiped at the manger. Here is a Madonna worth looking at. I wonder not that the most frequent name in all lands and in all Christian centuries is Mary., And tlnre are Marys in palaces and Marys in cabins, and, though German and French ami Italian and Spanish and English pronounce it differently, they are all namesakes of the one whom we find on a bed of straw, with her pale face against the soft cheek of Christ in the night of the nativity. All the great painters have tried, on canvas, to present Mary and her child and the incidents of that most famous night in the world's history. Raphael, in three different masterpieces, celebrated them. Tintoretto and Ghirlandajo surpassed themselves In the adoration of the magi. Correggio needed to do no more than his Madonna to become immortal. The "Madonna of the Lily," by Leonardo da Vinci, will kindle the admiration of all ages. But all the galleries of Dresden are forgotten when I think of the small room of that gallery containing the "Sistine Madonna." Yet all of them were copies of St. Matthew's Madonna and Luke's Madonna, the inspired Madonna of the old book, which we had put into our hands when we were infants and that we hope to have under our heads when we die. Behold, in tiie first place, that on the night of Christ's life God honored the brute creation. You cannot go into that Bethlehem barn without going past the camels, the mules, the dogs, the oxen. The brutes of that 3table heard the first cry of the ir.fant Lord. Some of the old painters represent the oxen and camels kneeling that night before the new-born babe. And well might they kneel! Have you ever thought that Christ came, among other 'Mugs, to alleviate the sufferings of the brute creation? Was it not appropriate that he should, during the first few days and nights of his life on earth, be surrounded by the dumb beasts, whose moan and plaint and bellowing have for age3 been a prayer to God for the arresting of their tortures and the righting of their wrongs? Not a kennel in all the centuries, not a bird's nest, not a worn-out horse on towpath, not a herd freezing In the poorly built cowpen, not a freight car in summer time bring the beeves to market without water through a thour sand miles of agony, not a surgeon's room witnessing the struggles of fox or rabbit or pigeon or dog in the horrors of vivisection, but has an interest in the fact that Christ was born in a stable surrounded by brutes. Standing then, as I imagine now I do, in that Bethlehem night with an infant Christ on one side and the speechless creatures of God on the other, I cry: Look out how you strike the rowel into that horse's side; take off that curbed bit from that bleeding mouth; remove that saddle from that raw back; shoot not for fun that bird that is too small for food; forget not to put water into the cage of that canary; throw out some crumbs to those birds caught too far north in the winter's inclemency; arrest that man who is making that one horse draw a load heavy enough for three; rush In upon that scene where boys are torturing a cat or transfixing a butterfly and grasshopper; drive not off that old robin, for her nest is a mother's cradle and under her wing there may be three or four musicians of the sky in training. In your families and in your schools teach the coming generation more mercy than the present generation has ever shown and in this marvelous Bible picture of the nativity, while you point out to them the angel, show them also the camel, and while they hear the celestial chant let them also hear the cow's moan. Behold also in this Bible scene how on that Christmas nisrht God honored childhood. Childhood was to be honored by that advent. He must have a child's light limbs and a child's dimpled hand and a child's beaming eye and a child's flaxen hair, and babyhood was to be honored for all time to come, and a cradle was to mean more than a grave. Mighty God, may the reflec- Enough have a41 these fathers and mothers on hand if they have a child scernter• a S g ^ W , ' t t a d e r i charge.;] Be1 careful now you strike him across the head, Jarring the brain. What you say to him will be centennial and millennial, and a hundred years and a thousand years will not stop the echo and re-echo. Do not say, "It is only a child." Rath*? say, "It is only an immortal." It is only a masterpiece of Jehovah. It is only a being that shall outlive sun and moon and star and ages, quadriennial. God has infinite resources, and he can give presents of great value, but when he wants to give the richest possible gift to a household he looks around all the worlds and all the universe and then gives a child. Yea, in all ages God has honored childhood. He makes almost every picture a failure unless there be a child either playing on the floor or looking through the window or seated on the lap gazing into the face of the mother. It was a child in Naaman's kitchen that told the great Syrian warrior where he might go and get cured of the leprosy, which at his seventh plunge in the Jordan was left at the bottom of the river. It was to the cradle of leaves in which a child was laid, rocked by the Nile, that God called the attention of history, It was a sick child that evoked Christ's curative sympathies. It was a child that Christ set in the midst of the squabbling disciples to teach the lesson of humility. A child decided Waterloo, showing the army of Blucher how they could take a short cut through the fields when if the old road had been followed the Prussian general would have come up too late to save the destinies of Europe. It was a child that decided Gettysburg, he having overheard two Confederate generals in a conversation in which they decided to march for Gettysburg Instead of Harrisburg. and. this reported to Governor Curtin, the Federai forces started to meet their opponents at Gettysburg. And to-day the child is to decide all the great battles, make all the laws, settle all the destinies and usher in the world's salvation or destruction. Men, women, nations, all earth and all heaven, behold the child! Notice also that In this Bible night scene God honored science. Who are the three wise men kneeling before the Divine Infant? Not boor, not ignoramuses, but Caspar, Balthasar and Melchior, men who knew ail that was to be known. They were the Isaac Newtons and Herschels and Faradays of their time. Their alchemy was the forerunner of our sublime chemistry, their astrology the mother of our magnificent astronomy. And when I see these scientists bowing before the beautiful babe I see the prophecy of the time when all the telesopes and microscopes and all the Leyden jars and all the electric batteries and all the observatories ani all the universities shall bow to Jesus. It is much that way already. Where is the college that does not have morning prayers, thus bowing at the manger? Who have been the greatest physicians? Omitting the names of the living lest we should be invidious, have we not had among them Christian men like James Y. Simpson and Ru3h and Valentine Mott and Abercrombie and Abernethy? Who have been our greatest scientists? Joseph Henry, who lived and died in the faith of the gospels, and Agassiz. who, standing with his students among the hills, took off his hat and said, "Young gentlemen, before we study these rocks let us pray for wisdom to the God who made the rocks." All geology will yet bow before the Rock of Ages. All botany will yet worship the Rose of Sharon. All astronomy will yet recognise the Star of Bethlehem. Behold also that on th?t Christmas night God honored motherhood. Two angels on their wings might have b:ought an infant Savior to Bethlehem without Mary's being there at all. When the villagers on the morning of December 26 awoke, by divine arrangement and in some unexpected way the child Jesus might have been found in some comfortable cradle of the village. But no. no! Motherhood for ail time was to be consecrated, and one of the tenderest relations was to be the maternal relation and one of the sweetest words "mother." In all ages God has honored good motherhood. John Wesley had a good mother. St. Bernard had a good mother, Samuel Budgett a good mother, Walter Scott a good mother, Benjimin West a good mother. In a great audience, most of whom were Christians. I asked that all those who had been blessed of Christian mothers arise, and almost tho entire assembly stood up. Do you not see how important it is that all motherhood be consecrated? Why did Titian, the Italian artist, when he sketched the Madonna make it an Italian lace? Why did Rubens, the German artist, in his Madonna make it a German face? Why did Joshua Reynolds, the English artist, In his Madonna make it an English face? Wny did Murillo, the Spanish artist, in his Madonna make U a ftpanlafe tftcvf I never heard, bat I think they took their own mothers as _th<a,t»e l«f Mary, the mother of CKHsi " * Tne 'first wort a cl#d Utter* * apt t o U e "Mother!".and tft* old man Jn his dying dream calls, "Mother, mother!" It matters not whether aha was brought up j n the surroundings of a city and irf an affluent home and was dressed appropriately with reference to the demands of modem lite or whether she wore the old time cap and great round spectacles and apron of her own make and knit your socks with her own needles seated by the broad fireplace, with great backlog ablaze, on a winter's night; it mat' ters not how many wrinkles crossed and reerossed her face or how much her shoulders stooped with the burdens of a long life, if you painted a Madonna hers would be the face. What a gentle hand she had when we were sick and what a voice to soothe pain, and was there any one who could so fill up a room with peace and purity and light? And what a sad day that was when we came home and she could greet us not, for her lips were forever still. Come back, mother, in these Christmas times and take your old place and as ten or twenty or fifty years ago come and open the old Bible as you used to, read and kneel in the same place where you used to pray and look upon us as of old when you wished us a merry Christmas or a happy New Year. But no! That would not be fair to call you back. You had troubles enough and aches enough and bereavements enough while you were here. Tarry by the throne, mother, till we join you there, prayers all answered, and in the eternal homestead of our God we shall again keep Christmas jubilee together. But speak from your thrones, all you glorified mothers, and say to all these, your sons and daughters, words of love, words of warning, words of cheer. They need your voice, for they have traveled far and with many a heartbreak since you left them, and yon do well to call from the heights of heaven to the valleys of earth. Hail, enthroned ancestry! We are coming. Keep a place right beside you at the banquet. Slow footed years! More swiftly run Into the gold of that unsetting s'-n. Homesick we are for thee, Calm land beyond the sea. Behold aLso in that first Chistmas night that God honored the fields. Come in, shepherd boys, to Bethlehem, and see the child. "No," they say; "we are not dressed good enough to come in." "Yes, you are. Come in." Sure enough, the storms and the night dew and the brambles have made rough work with their apparel, but none has a better right to come in. They were the first to hear the music of that Christmas night. The first announcement of a Savior's birth was made to those men in the fields. There were wiseacres that night in Bethlehem and Jerusalem snoring in deep sleep, and there were salaried officers of government who, nearing of it afterward, may have thought that they ought to have had the first news of such a great event, some one dismounting from a swift oamel at their door and knocking till at some sentinel's question, "Who conies there?" the great ones of the palace might have been told of the celestial arrival. No; the shepherds heard the first two bars of the music: the first in the major key and the last in the subdued minor, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will to men.' Ah, yes, the fields were honored. The old shepherds, with plaid and crook, have for the most part vanished, but we have grazing on our United States pasture fields and prairie about 42,000,000 sheep, nnd all their keepers ought to follow the shepherds of my text and ali those who toil in fields—all vine dressers, all orchardists, all husbandmen. Not only that Christmas night, but all up and down the world's history, God has been honoring the fields. Nearly all the messiahs of reform and literature and eloquence and law and benevolence have come from the fields. Washington from the fields. Jefferson from the fields. The presidential martyrs, Garfield and Lincoln and McKinley, from the fields. Henry Clay from the fields. Daniel Webster from the fields. Martin Luther from the fields. Before this world 13 right the overflowing populations ol our crowded cities will have to take to the fields. Instead of, ten merchants in rivalry as to who shall sell that one apple we want at least eight of them to go out and raise apples. Instead of ten merchants desiring to sell that one bushel of wheat we want at least eight of them to go out and raise wheat. The world wants now mors hard hands, more bronzed cheeks, more muscular arms. To the fields! God honored them when he woke up the shepherds by the midnight anthem, and he will while the world lasts continue to honor the fields. When Jhe shepherd's crook was that famous night stood against-the wall of the Bethlehem khan, it was a prophecy of the time when thrasher's flail and farmer's plow and woodman's ax and ox's yoke and sheaf binder's rake shall surrender to the God who made the country as man made the town. ; • ! • * ^ *., m T . *?V: •/* p • * " J » . ' » > * t ~ ^^.-^- 'tt*i > * W - * A "fTM V. **"F 1 • * * • : , A^Sy; ' tV,- i\. - .*W' ••Notice to Our Correspondents • > , , * • I? I : r'.' 4 1 1 * • • f. • rzw A«»next Wednesday is New I ears we deaire to issue the DISPATCH a little earlier next week so as to be able to celebrate Xmas. Will our correspondente please take notice and mail thier news at least one day earlier than usual for the next week. WEST MARION. Merry Christmas. Frank Plummer spent last week visiting friends near Milford. Judging by the number of loads of grain going to market, it must be about tax time. F. A. Ferrington was in Howell Friday to see a horse farrier—two tick horses. Mrs. Thos. Hartford of Iosco visited her ison and family the last of the week. Mrs. Geo. Bland Jr. and Miss Una Ferrington will spend the holidays with their sister Mrs. Nicholas at Oorunna. Work," thought that so far, our club had been a success, and his idea to make it a success and keep up the interest, was for every one to do their part when asked. Toe paper was discussed by several, and 4.. C. Watson being present with hla new graphaphone, gave several selections which were enjoyed. We then listened to an instrumental duet by Lulu Marshall and Mina Watson and more music from the graphaphone. The club then adjourned to meet the, third Saturday in January for their annual banquet and election of officers the place of meeting to be decided later. Cor. Sec. Another old resident of Tyrone gone. Lon Cornell died quite suddenly. Funeral last Thursday. Rev. E. Pearce ships his goods today to Harriman Tenn. He will preach his far well sermon next Sunday morning. Report of the Adjourned Meeting of the Liv. Co. Association of Farmers Clubs. raito in ar miserable bit of payor like this. (Throws It savagely into tat Are.) There! It's done Its mlThlef now. But for that 1 might have twee the happiest man in.the world, and now"- "My poor, poor boy. I am to sorry for yon. What will you do?" "(Hi. let n:e 1:0 away! 1 am the biggest or r'oMi.ti^'s fools." in is UNADILLA, Mabel Hartsuff. is working at Edd Cranna's. Gertrude Mills is visiting relatives in Iosco. A. C. Watson was in De'troit one day last week. Mrs. Maime Weston is visiting relatives in Dexter. Born to Edd Cranna and wife on Sunday Dec. 22 a boy. Kobt. Bond and children are visitirg relatives in Canada. Wm. Pyper and wife were Stockbridge one day last week. Fannie Laverock of Owosso visiting her parents at this place. Mrs. Z. A. Hartsuff and daugher Pearl were in Chelsea last Saturday. Daniel VanBuren of North Stockbridge visited at this place Sunday. Lee and Alice Barton of West Putnam visited at Jas. Barton's Sunday. . We are glad to see Harry Heatly able to be on our streets after his long illness. Louise and Anna Stevenson of North Lake visited Mrs. Janett Webb last Sunday. Alex Pyper and wife of Grand Ledge is visiting his parents and other lelatives here. Myrtle Smith was the guest of Alice Barton of West Putnam the latter part of last week. The Farmers clnb at Thos. Howlett's was largely attended and a good time was had. Mesdames Kittie Budd and Mima Watson were the guests of Mrs. Cora Marshall one day last week. Harry V. Heatley taught Friday in Dist. No. 10, Lyndon, while Cora Devereaux was home visiting her brother Will, who is home from Cuba. IOSCO Asel G. Stone has charge of the canvassing of Iosco for local option. C. 0. Dutton who has been confined to the bed for the past six weeks is slowly improving. Mrs. B. G. Gardner suffered a severe attack of rheumatism the past week but is much improved in health. Gl.ulys Mapes of the Chelsea schools and W. J. Wright of the MAC are home for the holiday vacation. * > • • si* UNADILLA FARMER'S CLUB T h e December meeting of the Unadilla farmers club was held at 'the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Howlett, Saturday afternoon Dec. 21. 'The, club was called to order by Pres. E. L. Glenn, and all joined in singing "Work for the Night is Coming." Prayer was offered by Kev. P. P. Farnham and minutee of last meeting were read followed by instrumental music by Vina Woodworth; we then listened to a duet by Anna Belle Mapes and Lottie Farrell, " p o t h e r Grinding Coffee." Next came a recitation by Bessie Howlett, "Christmas is Coining?' a solo by Francis Farnham. Wm. Pyper, in his paper. "Club PLAINFIELDt The Maccabees are preparing for a masquerade New Years eve. The M. P . donation for Bev. Daley last Thursday evening netted 1108. Hiram Collard and wife of New Lathrop are visiMng friends and relatives in this vicinity. During the past two weeks nine persons have been taken into membership in the M. P. church and eight of them baptized. Edgar VanSyckle and son F. M. recently sold to the Ann Arbor milling Co. 1,200 bu. of shelled corn and 500 bu. of oats and enjoy the reputation of furnishing the first car load of corn ever shipped from Gregory. PETTYSVILLE. Vacation this week. Fannie Teeple is home from Jackson for the holidays. Iva Placeway is home from Oceola for a weeks vacatiou. Bessie Cordley is home from the M. A. C for the holidays. P. W. Coniway and wife were at the county seat Thursday. Chas. Smith is enlarging his bed spring factory at La keland. Will Cady, who recently lost his house by fire has a new one erected. S. G. Teeple and wife left today for a visit with their son at Vassar. Peter Coniway and wife entertained a young lady relative of Webster last week. A nice baby girl came to make her home at Lawn Flintoff and wife last Wednesday. The church fair held at James Nash's last Friday evening was well attended and a neat little sum realized by the society. An adjourned meeting of t h e association was held in the court house at Howell Saturday Dec. 21. After listening to the reports of the secretary and treasurer of the association also several of the reports of the secretaries of the local clubs of the county in regard to their individual club work the association elected officers for the ensuing year with the following result: Pres., H. E. Reed, Marion club; Cor. Sec, Jlrs. R. R. Smith, Howell club, Rec. S e c , Carrie Francis, Genoa club; Treas. L K. Beach, Marion club. The following vice Pres. were elected: Howell club Genoa Club Marion " Conway & Handy Green Oak B. Thompson Hartland & Highland W. Kennedy Hamburg & Putnam C.B.Marvin Tyrone J. L. Payne Deertield J. W. Hilton Brighton Oceola and Unadilla were not represented and during the election of vice Pres. they were overlooked. Desirous of haying all clubs named in the annual meeting we have taken the liberty to name Roy Hardy for the Oceola club and Z. A. Hartsuff for Unadilla. If this is not satisfactory to all concerned. It can be remedied at the next meeting of the association which will be held the last Thursday in B'ebiuary. ' Mrs. li. R. Smith, Cor. Sec. S. M. Yerkea S. Woodworth. Frank Backus Chas. Dunstan H. F. Maltby H. E. PARSHAILVILLE. Mrs. Bryant has gone to York State to spend the winter with relatives. Christmas exercises to be at the M. E. church instead of Baptist as reported last week. Sad accident at Hartland Friday about 1 o'clock. Jesse Parsnail drove tip to the mill with a grist. He had on top of the bags a gun. Geo. Elliot the miller in taking it off discharged it, the charge struck him in the side killing him instantly. Funeral mon* day at 1 o'clock. Greek and Roman Stovei. Warm as Greece and Borne and Egypt are, stoves were made there In the dim and misty vistas of the past. It was not just the pattern used at present, but was a metal basin in which charcoal was burned. It sat In the middle of the room, and as the resulting smoke was of the slightest no opening in the roof or elsewhere was necessary, ^ h e same implement, still called by Hs old Greek name of brazier, is now employed in many portions of continental Europe, where it is utilized for heating as well as cooldug. But the progressive Romans improved on that and made a hypocaust. It was the germ of the present furnace. It was made under the house in a little cellar prepared for it, and the heat was conducted to the rooms and baths through crevices left in the floor and lower portions of the wall. Later flues were provided, conducting heat to any portion of the house. In some of the old Roman villas in England the remains of these old time furnaces are still found. Origin of the Clearing Honne. In 1775 the bankers of London rented a house in Lombard street and fitted it with tables and desks for the use of their clerks as a place where bills, notes, drafts and other commercial paper might be exchanged without the trouble of personal visits of employees to all the metropolitan banks. Transfer tickets were used, and by means of this simple plan transactions involving many millions were settled without, a penny changing hands. The Bank of England and every other important bank in London are members of the Clearing House association. The first clearing house in the United States was established by the associated banks of New York In 1853. Her Reference*. Mrs. Hiram—And have you any references? Applicant—No, mum; Oi tored 'em up! Mrs. Hiram (in surprise)—Tore them up? How foolish! Applicant—Yez wudn't think so, mum, if yez had seen 'em.—From "Recollections of Mrs. Miunle E. Leo." An Indian Belief. There is a belief prevalent in India that if a man be Bleeping, no matter where, and a Sheth Nag come and sit beside htm, with* a hood spread over the sleeper's face, the latter is sure to be a son of fortune. Popular traditionassigns the same reason to the rise of rinrfda AJ! of Mysore from a common loldter. "Mr. Wlngrov* yoo haven't asked about Claire. Ifea't you ever speak of n e r r "Never; on my honor." "Ohl" "My dear Mrs. Kingston, this !• scarcely reasonable. Of course I had a great deal of—respect for. your daughter, rod «o on, bnt she threw me over for that other fellow, and I went to the Cape. I tried not only to forget my trouble, but to forget her us well. That was the only thing to do. W a s n t It?" "Did you succeed?" No answer. "Have you quite forgotten,; Mrr^WTngroveV" "Well—of course—that Is—yes 1" "Then why have you come to see me?' "Surely we are old friends. Remember how kind you were to me when 1 was a student at Heidelberg. Your house was a home to me at a time when I most needed good Influences, and when she joined you and I began to love her I don't know whether you saw how things were going, but you were so kind and helpful that my time there was the best and happiest I have ever known. And then, when It all turned out wrong and everything seemed going round, your gentle sympathy steadied me. and I got through somehow." "I was so sorry for you, poor boy!" "You have always been good to me, and, though goodness knows I'm nothing to boast of, if it hadn't been for you I don't know where I should have landed. A fellow doesn't forget these things, Mrs. Kingston, though at the time he may not qnite understand them." "By the way, Mr. Wingrove, do you still care for; Claire?" "Mrs. Kingston, what a question!" "Do you?" "Really—but. bang it all—you must not ask me t h a t It isn't right—indeed it isn't." "Don't you know? Didn't they ever tell you? She's a widow, Mr. Wingrove." "Claire a widow! But how? When?" "He died more than a year ago; Influenza— quite unexpected. It was so sad!" "And I have been away all this time without knowing a word about It! Heavens! I don't care who hears it now. 1 may speak. I love her just as much as ever, an(L by Jove, she must marry me! Claire free"— "Hush, Mr. Wingrove. I am very sorry 1 spoke about it, but I thought— I hoped—you had really forgotten her. Oh, why did you come back just at this moment? Claire is not free." "I—don't—understand." "She is going to marry John Mearsdale. He was one of your rivals, you will remember, and, though 1 don't think she ever liked him in the way she did you, he pleaded so hard and was so devoted that at last she took him. You know what an extraordinary fascination she has over men. Ever since I can remember, even when she was the merest schoolgirl, they have come round her and liked to look at her and hear her talk. There is something magnetic about her. I suppose, but where she gets it from"— "Who knows better than I how hopelessly irresistible she is? But never mind that now. What I want to kno«7 is why didn't you or somebody let me know what had happened a_nd give me another chance. I know she liked me better than Mearsdale. She often told me so. After ail that there was between us, was it fair or kind to leave me sticking out there while he had everything his own way here?" "But. my dear boy, how could we write to,you-after that vow you took?" "Vow! In heaven's name, what vow?" "Can you have forgotten?" (Opens an escritoire and produces a manuscript.) It ycu arc trur, n« love more true Than mine shall be bestowed on you; But il vnu're fatso, then go your way And tr.nibk' not Roodby \o say, For this I vow, by all most dear— I will nut pve yon one poor tear, One moment's thought, one slight regret, But hasten to unlearn—forget. "Mrs. Kingston, you don't mean to say that that absurd Jingle prevented you from writing to me?" "You sigued it, Mr. Wingrove." "Signed It! I've signed a thousand idiotic things that ought never to be made binding on me. Why, 1 was about nineteen when I wrote it—a mere irresponsible boy, Look at i t Wretched stuff, such as all boys write when they're in love for the first time, which ought to be swept together and burned by the common hangman. She can't have bolloved It." "She did, though, and so did I. You were always so earnest in what you said and did. I remember her telling me after you had given it her that she felt quite certain that If, after all she did not marry you, you would never!for making NEW ROOFS and Wl\l\M come near her or think- kindly of her M n BAAF* W H LI J » * , .^ again/' | (MjJ2||F§ of all kinds. Best In til "Oh, but women are impossible. When you tell them all day long thit yon Jove them they won't believe you. and then thev eo aiul nut aJJ tiiwlr Bin It Availed Ulm Net. Nurvy s.iy. old man, |eud me a bun- »lred. will yiu? Turvy-WJiat! Why, you must h»TC lost your senses. Nurvy Not all of tfiem. f>e StlX- -ui wi>- SVU-A r vouch, /wfl •••. F%it| deli)iiia Piv*ss> . .' * fit* «fc«km«a T H « I Msay P l t t i , t*e "! liko porsetti'snoo In a maa, tttn In a hackuAn," began Pettrion, "tad thtrtt is out .particular Jehu doing bust- Dais In Washington who poutuM that Quality lu the luperlativa digrtaX "When X visits* the Capital City, I hid my mind fully made up to havt nothing to do with the hack men, so when I stopped off the train and a crowd of these gentry began shouting at me I limply shook my head and passed on. One of them, however, was not to be thus easily disposed of. Dancing around in front of me so as to block my progress, he vociferated: " 'Hack, mister? Take you to the Washington monument or the capltolT Only half a dollar!' "Again I shook my head. " 'Smithsonian institution or treasury building? Take you to both of 'em for 75 cents!' "Still I shook my head. " 'Arlington and Fort Myer? Drive you over and back for $2!' "As before I responded with a shake of the head. " 'Navy yard or Soldiers' home? Either place for a dollar.' "Another shake of the head. " 'Want to go to the White House and aee the president? Drive you right there for 50 cents!' "More head shaking. " 'Patent office or state department? Same price as the White House!' "Another shake. Mind you, all this time I hadn't opened my mouth or uttered a word, and from the puzzled look on the hackman's face 1 thought I had him about discouraged. But as I shoved past bim. thinking to make my escape, his countenance suddenly brightened up and I heard him mutter: '"By George, I've hit It now! I'll try him just once more!' And then, running in front of me again, he spelled out on his fingers In the deaf and dumb alphabet, with which I chanced to be familiar, 'Deaf and Dumb asylum? Take you right to the door for a quarter!' " — Woman's Home Companion. ^•IHHB^B^BIB^HHUHMNS^I^BWHMaBen^iHI^iHHBlHBMHBHi^HBHM Business Pointers. t or Sale, House and lot in *>ast part of towu Enquire of Mrs. B. Eagan, t-2 For Male. A farm of 100 acre9 in the township of Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. LEWIS LOVE, 111 Administrator. Naw milch Dunning. For Sale. cow—enquire of Will tf Notice to Taxpayers. I will he at the town hall in the village of Pinckney, every Friday during December to collect taxes tor Putnam Township. PKRCV SWARTHOUT, Tr3as. FOR SALE. A few thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte cookrels, also some two-year-old Rice pap corn. Inquire ot H. G. Buinos, Pincicney. These cool days remind us that winter is approaching and our wood supply is low. Any of our many subscribers who wish to help us nut a!on« this line we would be pleased to have them do so immediately. STEWART'S ROOFING AND ROOFING MATERIALS market. Send for Catalogue, W. H. S T E W A R T , 105 JOHN S T . , * K f M \ \ •I I i < X\ l ii u^^:w,.,...»•••..:•• -• ^jjAfriiVlnn jjJMitofi-iM n iiitittMtfi irtitf^MMift mmm Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch December 26, 1901 Description An account of the resource December 26, 1901 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. 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Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. WYTv X X PINCKNfcT, LIVINGSTON CO., MICH., THUBS0AT, JAN. 21 1902. No** Lee Graham spent Xroas in Hameursr. • Ethel Grntfara spent part of last weak with her uncle Bert Green at Stock bridgA. The Anderson Farmers Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoy on Saturday Jan. 11 1902. Miss Maude Richmond spent part of last week with Miss Iva Place way of Pettysville. Cbas Love and family entertained relatives horn Stockbrid^e, Cadillac and Colorada during: the holidays. Miss. Belle Kennedy, principal of the schools at Boyd, Wis. spent Xma* and the week following with relatives here and at Williamston. -€amp 637, Modern Woodmen, are" aranging for a smoker, a log rolling contest and a general good time. Thursday evening, Jan. 2. LOCAL N E W S . V"**1 mmmtmmm Mon- Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT >TORE . . . . . HOWELL MICHIGAN B O W M A N ' S Is the place\o buy iancy goods of all kind Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. Our prices w i l l s a v e you money. T,Ade B o w m a n ' s . Bujsy Store, H o w e l l , Next to Postoffice. Mich. The Holiday § $re Ovcr> But you can still find us doing business as before and we have bargains to offer in our lines that cannot be duplicated in the county. We certainly carry the largest, finest and most complete line of Furniture, Cut Glass Lamps, etc., outside of the city. « Do not forget us when in Howell, we would like to show you our goods. Brokaw & Wilkinson. H O W E L L , M I C H . January 2. Write it 1902. A new year has commenced. School will begin again next day. Have you broken yonr new year's reflation yet. . H. Q. Briggs has been laid up the past week with a sprained wrist. We are glad to see Cart 8ykes able to be on the streets after his illness. Born to John Martin and wife on Monday Dec.,23 an eight pound girl. G. W. Sykes and wife of Detroit spent Christmas with his parents here. A dealer in Dexter actuallyreceiyed a car of coal last week. He was lucky. Mrs. W. D. Thompson of Durand was the i?nei't"'l>T"reTaTive8~1ieT,¥~tfie past week. The family of Rev. Shearer have arrived here and are getting settled in the parsonage. Elsie Swarthout and brother Jay, of Williamston spent the past week with relatives here. Sure, we knew we would have sleighing for Christmas, did we not advertise the week before for it? Several from here attedned the KO TM dance and supper at Gregory Friday night. They report a fine time. Mrs. B. K, Pierce who has been spending a few weeks with her parents here returned to het home in Cbesaning Saturday last. Mrs. F. L. Andrews and daughter Florence , returned Tuesday after spending the holiday week with friends in Owosso and St. Johns. C. P. Sykes has been putting in a steam heating plant in one qf the Mc- Phersoh residences in Howell the past week. His next job is in Ann Arbor. Christmas exercises passed off very nicely in both churches Tuesday evening of last week and a good attendance. Sleighing came one day late to bring out big crowds however. The coal and wood famine seems to be general and in Detroit there is talk of closing the schools for lack of coal. Several factories have already shut down and others Will have to this week unless they secure a supply. Miss Ethel Durfee gave a party last Friday evening to several of her many young friends in honor of her friend SMiss Mary May Cooper of Fowlerville, who is visiting her. The young people enjoyed the evening very much. Vern Reason of Richmond, Va., remembered his people at this place Xmas with a box of different fruits, holly, mistletoe etc. He did not forget the DISPATCH as he enclosed a box ot persimmons for ye editor and family. Thanks Verne, they were fine and entirely new to us. # What Will it Bring Forth. Today, Wednesday, a new year is ushered in and we always wonder what the days and weeks may bring forth, not only for ourselves bat oar readers. For some it will contain joy and gladness while others will be called upon to pass through sorrow. Our types as they are put together each week will chronicle the events as they come and go and in the end will he a history of the events as they have taken place in our village. The past year has been one of general suecess and moderate prosperity anjd while nature has a great deal to do with success and failure still our own individual efforts have the most to .do with our success. W^-eamae-k sit down and wait for business to come to us but the man who succeds the coming year must brush off the cobwebs and "get afte^ 'em." The aim of the DESPATCH will be the same (with and endeavor to do better) to get all the news that is fit to publish. We shall try and show no favor out treat all alike. If you do not see your name in print as often as you do someone else's, please remember that we can not get all of the news without some help from you. If you know any news please be kind enough to hand it to us or send it in and this will help us make the DISPATCH better in 1902 than in the previous year. Wishing all a happy New Year and success in business, we remain Your Humble Servants, F. L. ANDREWS & Co. To Our Patrons- We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes, to come and settle as soon as possible as we must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are* ^ Very truly yours, .-? WELL A Complete Success. The Columbian Dramatic Club of St. Mary's church made essay in the values of drama seldom attempted by amateur companies. The play "Held by the Enemy" by Wm. Gillette gives or^portuniiy for every line of passion from the deeply sentimental to the liveliest kind of Comedy. To mention each detail would require too innch 3pace, but the character protrayal of the leading parts demands recognition. The tender loving nature of Rachel was admirably acted by Mrs. James A. Greene showing forth the highest form of the heroic in her plea for her cousin's life in the 2nd act. James A. Greene in that intense strife between love for Rachel and duty to his country, made a decided hit. Lincoln Smith often has proven to be a deep student of the Histrionic art, and his ringing speech at the close of the 2nd act made a deep impression. Rill Monks as the Special for Leslie's proved his ability in comic lines. His brilliant sallies kept the audience in good humor. The part of Susan was not acted but Susan lived, moved and talked in the person of Mae Moran. Lela Monks' clear enunciation of her lines was thoroughly enjoyed. The personification of Surgeon Fielding by Dr. J. W. Monks was a creation of art John Tiplady, James FiUsinimons, Casper Culhane and Bert Roche gave evidence in their minor parts of great skill, proving that no part is small that is weil performed. When Rufus made the ofler to sacrifice himself for his master, the silence of the audience was the greatest tribute to the acting of Guy Haney. The guards were ever alert and always in the proper place. The pleasing, singing of Miss Emma Reason and Mae Moran Will Kennedy and L. E. Smith, the duets of Frank Bowers and Mabel Sigler and of Kate Ruen and Henry Isham rendered the evening of the play one to b» long remembered by large and appreciative audience. We thank the dob for their efforts and hope they will oome again. Proceeds 990. There are Five Boys How. Hanging .onder the mantle of Bey, and Mrs. O. 13. Thurston's family hearth Santa Claus will be surprised | to find an additional stocking to befilled this Christmas, but no doubt it will recieve its share. The owner of the stocking is a boy baby who arrived at their home Monday afternoon. His coming at this time will make the yuU tide there all the mure joyful. He has been named Paul Wilcox Thurston.—Osceola Co. Democrat. Chae, Hall of Marion was in town the firtt of 4h* week. F. A. Travis of St, Johns spent the jjweekhartv Farmers Meetings. The-farmers meetings which will be held in tL is county for the winter are as follows: Oak Grove, Feb. 12; Iosco, Feb. 13; Hartland, Feo. 14. The state speaker at these meetings will be L. W. Oviatt. The county institute will be held at Howell Feb. 21-22 and the state speakers will be Peter Voorheia, L. J. Post and Miss Carrie Lyford. These meetings will be o much interest to our farmer readers and they should attend if possible. Watch the DISPATCH for further announcements. OBITUARY. f v... .. , . . , i. Mrs. Serena Sniffin was born i n Bradford eoaisfy^.rHo^Tl'^^'sdi^. died at the home of her brother, J. ••.'ft..- , - i * '?!*$ ing Deo. 29, being 88 years old. Mrs. Sniffin, better known bare as auntie Sniffin, came to live with her brother J. Drown, in 1893 and has won ber way to the hearts of all who , knew ber. Although she has been unable to get out for several years she has borne her trial with fortitude and patience uerer complaining of ber lots When hut sixteen years of age she gave ber beart to Christ and has been a close follower of him ever sine now has her reward for hep nes*. - ~ y^- ~ ;**"*- The"fuueTaT^eryim Wirt the home of her b ernoon at 1:30, Revv jJkuthtonWesley ancbtr ^l"l"l"I-'I'l'-I"f"I"H"M":"H"I"M'H"H"l'^ KOTM Election of Officers. The following officers were elected at the Dec. meeting of the above order Com., Nelson Mortenson Lieut. Com., P. W. Coniway R. K., C. L. Grimes F. K., J. A, Cadwell Chap., I. S. P. Johnson Serg^.E. W. Lake, Phys., fl. F. Sigler M. at A., E. R. Cook 1st M. of G., Fred Mortenson 2d M.otG., W. H.Dardy Sentry, E. L. Thompson Picket, Jas. Bell. Modern Woodmen Elect Officers. The following was the result of the election of officers: Consul, C. L. Grimes Advisor, L. W. Hoff . Clerk, F. G. Jackson Banker, W. E Murphy Physician, C. L. Sigler Escort, George Burch Sentry, Jas. Fitzsimrcons Watchman, C. Volmer Manager, for 3 years, D. Coste. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Livingston county Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the election of officers and for the transaction of such other business as may come before it, will be held at the court house in Howell in said county County, on Tuesday Jan, 7 1902 at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of board of Directors. W. J. LARKIX, Secretary. Dated Howell Doc. 23 1901. •• "One Is Quick to \ i: Suspect Where 4 p __ .- - • •- ^mm :: One Has Suffered | :: Harm Before" :: . Perhaps there are some busk \ \ \ \ ness men in this town who have :: :: tried advertising and found the :: :: results unsatisfactory. ;: . . If so, something was the •» :: trouble. Contracting for space : * " in a newspaper is not enough. \ \ :: When secured the space must : \ :; be used to advantage. A con- ;: :: vincing story should be told. :: :: A plant will not grow unless it :: } 1: is tended. An impression can- :: f ! I not be made upon the purchas- 11 X ing public except by careful, " :: persistent work. *; • • Many merchants est grievously in be* •» • * Keving that time spent upon their ads : * ' ! is time wasted. No time can be made \! :: more profitable, .. • • • • :; We believe the advertising :; :: columns of this paper can be H :: used profitably by any one who *: • * seeks to reach the buyers of • • I: this community. We will gladly !: : I aid any one who desires to try 1! X it or who is trying it and is not'. \ :: satisfied* :: 'l"H-C'H-H"!"tH"l M^H'HU-Hl WelirWell! We never had such a trade before during the holidays. Some lines of our goods were ^i< tirely cleaned up but we still have a few Books Collar and Cuff Boxes left which we w3t cloee out at right prices during invoice. Of course we always have a line o£ JP< Tablets, School Books and Drugs. —*-. 'M ^--^. Wr^: waf-t * -'-t.r •'.>i * . 4 ' • ' . $ ! •'t) U ^C 0' :.^.¾ v . v' #A i- » -*•*' ) " * ' ' 'k"*** <*tS»?o;i.. *• v •>*' v:i >-*a aft •jsjwapp M, 'JSO'W m •4\-<t.. ^ - - VA?*-. >W ffl ill • • % • % < % % • • ; • • , , • •» •.' i V " < . \ V k * •.';• • • • • - • - ^ - iS'tfvyi ;: . • : : • . • . • . • . " < • > - • , . ' . • •• •• • M M ,,. ,'>.' ;:^vv.i'f- '*v-.::.'-.:--?f*"^>: !••!*>- y . r •ii.v*,' '.ft ^v r ) f "•' : ^ : , **• >V*'.- f!ts * : * # ' - ' • T ; • i * • > : ; > • • • "i*^*/. V M *-i¥ ..^.4- ' • • * < ! .*: • * ' • .•tts' • / * • ; : , yAStfAO^'S SERMON. TtfCBL*JS NCt OF HUMILITY SHOWN tM THio 0 bC JUKSE. £?•'•&"• 4-: <•*• , Zlosjaeat Word* | » Told Bow * Taraugfeout tho Ages Arrogance 11«« ' B K O B r u i t e d •— Kvaalag of U f a ;* JSrtgataaed by the Lov« of God. {Copyright, 1901, by Louis Klopsch, X. Y.) Washington, Dec 29.—While this discourse of Dr. Talmage rebukes arrogance, it encourages humanity and sfcowe howthe evening of Ufa may be brightened. The text is I Kings « , IXt "Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth It off." The text makes a comparison between a man enlisting for some war and a veteran returning, the one putting on the armor and the other puttins it off. Benhadad, the king of Syria, thought be could easily overcome the king of iaraeL Indeed, the Syrian was so sure •of the victory that he spread an antetellum banquet There were in ail thirty-three kings at the carousal, and their condition is described in the Bible not as convivial or stimulated exaltation, but drunk. Benhadad sends oficers over to. the king of Israel demanding the surrender of the city, saytag, "Thou shalt deHvernme-thynrtt^ > < * * • >v- *: ft*:- IT**' '. y< • id' - A.- i •¥• I and thy gold and thy wives and 'flay children," and afterward sends ' Jltbyer officers, saying that the palace •f thekisg wiii he searched and everything Benhadad wants he will take without /asking. Then the king of Israel called a council of war, and word is sent hack to Benhadad that his unreasonable demand will be resisted. Then Benhadad sends another message fta the king of Israel, a message full /-of arrogance and bravado. Then the .king of Israel replied to Benhadad, < jyractically saying: "Let me see you do what you say. Tou huzza too soon. 'Let not hint that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it An avalanche of courage and rlght- •eousness, the Israelltish army came on Benhadad and his host. It a hand to hand fight, each Israel- r tte hewing down a Syrian. Benhadad, > on horseback, gets away with some of ' t h e cavalry, but is only saved for a worse defeat, in which 100,000 Syrian Infantry were slaughtered in one day. How we see the sarcasm and the epiivfrrammatic power of the message of say text sent by the king of Israel to . Benhadad, "Let not him that girdeth • «n his harness boast himself as he that v putteth it off." First, I find encouragement in this • subject for the aged who have got >through the work and struggle of 'earthly life. With more or less fortitude yon passed through the crises of pain and sadness and disappointment and fatigue and still live to recount the divine help that sustained you. At i twenty or thirty years of your age at -the tap of the drum you put on the harness. Now, at sixty or seventy or -eighty, yon are peacefully putting it ••«•. Ton would not want to try the battle of life over again. So let all of -the aged in peace with God, through -the blessed Christ, cultivate contentment and thank the Lord their Sedan ftas been fought and the war is over. **Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off." There are old farmers who cannot do one more'day's work. What harvests they raised in 1S70! What droughts, ?what freshets, what insectile invasion, -they remember! To clothe and feed j^and educate the household they went through toils and self sacrifices that tte world knew but little about. Rest, aged man! Let the boys do the shdveiing and thrashing and cutting and sweating. Ton have put the harness «n% and do not try to put it on again. There are old mechanics that can no more shove the plane or pound with the hammer or bore with the bit or nm np the ladder to the scaffolding. You have a right to quit. Tou have inished your task. Be thankful that yoor work is done. Then there are aged physicians. What tragedies of pain and accident they have witnessed! How much suffering they have assuaged! How many brave battles they have fought with lancet and cataclysm! How many fevers they cooled! How many broken '• hones they set. God comfort and bless the old doctors, allopathic, homeopathic, hydropathic and eclectic, and nmke them willing to be out of prac- 'tlee! Before long they will hear the 'henedlotkm of him who said, "I was nick, and ye visited me." And there.are the old ministers, •<0*ce they were foremost in general as- /.seniblies and conferences and associaftlons. Now they have stopped prsachiofc, for their breath is short, or their ' nerves are a-jangle, or they loss their thread ot discourse or suffer from conclusion of ideas. Cheer up, aged domrinies ahtf doctors S The-Bible says God rfbrgete our sins when we repent ot tthetn, but he never forgets faithful services rendered. Be cogent to stop. -"Let not hta that gtadeth on his hardness bnnnt IflsfcSeJf as h# that putteth Again, I isarn from Benhadad's bebavior the unwiidom or boasting of what ons is going to do.. Bstter not teU boastingly what you are going to do. Walt until it Is done, tou do well to lay out your plans, but there are so many mistakes and disappointments In life that you may not be able to carry out your plans, and there is no need of invoking the world's derision and caricature. Napoleon was so sure of conquering England, Scotland and Ireland that he had a medal struck; celebrating the conquest, which he never made, On that medal was represented his own crowned head. Wilberforce did not tell what he was going to do with the slave trade, but how much he accomplished is suggested by Lord Brougham's remark concerning Wilberforce after his decease, "He went to heaven with 800,000 broken fetters in his hand." The only kind of boasting that prospers was that of Paul, who cried out, "r glory in the cross of Christ!" and that of John Newton, who declared, "I am not what I ought to be; I am not what « wish to be; I am not what I hope to be, but, by the grace of Gcd, r am not what I was." My subject is also a refutation of the famous sentiment that God is on the side of the heaviest artillery. God is not on the side of the most swords or the most war chariots or the most cannon if they be in t?ie wrong, but oirthe~side of the-right The Southwestern his place of employment On ^ 4 ^ / - ^ ^ ^ 1 ^ Thif i f * s - t h r * e s ^ 5 ^ . m WU^ shire of Landsdowh Terrace, Cains. Wis., who during this time suffered ths preposterous sentiment as I have mentioned should have gained sway I know not when all history proclaims the opposite. How insignificant. were the unarmed Israelites, half starved and unorganized, compared with Pharaoh's host on foot, on horseback and charioted! But the waves of the Red sea took part in the conflict, parting to let the pursued pass, but coming together to destroy the pursuers. The Midianltes and Amalekltes were like grasshoppers for multitudes, but 300 men under Gideon came down, their ownly weapons pitchers and' lamps and trumpets, and as they held up the lamps and threw down the pitchers and blew' the trumpets the flash of the lights and the blare of the instruments and the crash ot the crockery made their enemy fall back in wild terror. Notice also that my text takes it for granted that you must put on the, harness, else how can you take It off? Life is a battle—a thirty years', a forty years' or a sixty years' war. Every possible effort will be made to make you think wrong. The young man who gets his head filled with wrong notions about God, about Christ, about the soul, about the great beyond, is already captured. Think right, and you will act right. Keep the heart pure, and the life will be pure. Have the heart corrupt, and your actions will be corrupt. We hold our breath in horror as once in awhile we hear of someone, either by accident or suicide, going over Niagara Falls, but the tides, the depths, the awful surges of intemperance, are every hour of every day rushing scores of immortals down into unfathomed abysm. Suicides by the hundreds of thousands! Suicides by the million! Beware of the cup out of which Benhadad drank personal and national demolition. Yes, you must have full armor. There are temptations to an impure life all the time multiplying and intensifying. Read in private and discussed afterward by the refined and elegant in parlors are books poisoned from lid to lid with impurities. Loose characters in the novel applauded by rhetorical pens and proprieties of life caricatured as prudery and infidelity of behavior put in a way to excite sympathy and half approval. My wonder Is not that so many go astray, but my wonder is that ten times as many are not debauched. There are influences at work which, if unarrested, will turn our cities into Sodoms and Gomorrahs ready for the hail and fire and brimstone of God's indignation. Yes, you must have full armor, for there are all the temptations to gaming practices, either in gambling halls or in the money markets, buying what they never paid, for and selling what they can never deliver, first borrowing w&at they cannot return and stealing what they cannot borrow. All hours of the day and all hours of the night are vast sums of money passing fraudulently, for gambling in all cases is fraud, whether it be a twenty-five cent prize package or a crash in Northern Pacific, which made Lombard street and the bourse aghast and shook the nations with financial earthquake. Oh, yes, you need the harness on until God tells you to take It off. In olden time It was leathern armor or chain armor or ribbed armor, fashioned in ancient foundry, but no one can give you the outfit you need except God, who is master of this world and the infernal world, from which'ascend the mightiest hostilities. Lay hold of God. Nothing but the arm of Omnipotence is strong enough for the tempted. Young man, put on the entire gospel outfit If you have eome from the country to live in the city, imitate the example of a young man who arrived in New York on Saturday night, inmoming, carryings out the good ad vies before leaving his country home he went to church. Standing at tb< door* he was abashed as the-beauty. an<! fashion and wealth swept through th« doors, of the sanctuary, and he>dare<j not go In. As. he was about turning tc go away a gentleman said, "Have you a seat, young man.?" "No, sir." "D« you belong to ths city?": - "No, sir/ "Where is your home?!' "In the country." "How long have you been in the city?" "I came in last night" "What are you going to do here?" "I hope to go into business to-morrow." "That Is right You have begun well, young man. Nevsr forsake the Ood of your fathers. Come, I will give you a seat in my pew." The next morning the young man presented his letter in business circles. "What do you want, young man?" said the Scotch merchant "I want to get credit on some leather, upper and sole." "Have you references?" "I think I can get references. My father has friends here." "Young man, did I not see you yesterday in Mr. Lenox's pew?" "I do not know, sir. I was at church, and a kind gentleman asked me to sit in his pew." "Yes, young man, that was Robert Lenox. I will trust anyone that Mr. Lenox Invites into his pew. You need not trouble yourself about references. When these goods are gone, come and get more." That young man became How such a |-Aa_ejEdnejit_jaerch_au!_a^ that, a Christian mel^hantTand he at- M#p*?Hfrw«* ^¾^ o , $ $ * I, the fast -eystea* ^ # ^ 1 ^ 1 ^ 1 ^ ¾ ftoto. Ihelng wrecked near Kansas, Kdgar •eeomity. Engineer William White was e» vss&»arat a «-* as. WSL* which you publish of S t Jacob's OU as a pain killer, for I hav* been a sufferer from rheumatiim had kindred complaints at diffaiant times during the last twenty yaara. »!****• bee* laid prostrate with rhawaa*is fever at* times during that period l*M*t*oj* * consider I know something about rheumatism. During all of thosf twenty years I have tried various adrertisod rheumatic remedies, oils, oJatmtataand embrocations. None of vtfceni gave) me much relief, but when I tried S t Jacob's Oil 1 found quite different result* It eased the pain almost immediately and has done for me what sJlothorremedies put together never began to do. "I could give you several cases that have been cured, which have come under my notice, and through my recommendation; also one of toothache, one of faceache, and one of sore throat. "I have recommended St Jacob'a Oil and shall conUnue to do so by every means in my power, as I consider you deserving of every support." trlbuted all his success to that first Sabbath in the city. Young man just arrived, put yourself under good influencesyour first day In town. There hangs your helmet. Take it down. There is your breastplate. Adjust it. There is all the harness for safety and triumph. Put it on. Also see in my subject the folly of underestimating the enemy. That was Benhadad's fatal mistake. He wanted less than half a day to capture Samaria and make the king of Israel capitulate. But what he thought was so easy turned out to be the impossible. Better overestimate than underestimate the other side. We who are trying to make the world what it ought to be contend not with horaunculi. We wrestle not with striplings. We have a whole army of antagonists trying to halt the King of God and overthrow the cause of righteousness. If we secure the victory, it will be a struggle as^fierce as when the Greek* and Persians met at Marathon, as when Darius and Alexander grappled each other at Arbela, as when Joan of Arc rode triumphant at Orleans, as when the Russians met the Swedes at Poltava, as when Marlborough commanded the allied armies at Blenheim. Those were fights for earthly crowns and dominions, but the fight that now goes on between all the allied armies of hell is to settle whether God or Satan is to have possession of this planet. I congratulate all those who are now In the thickest of life's battle that the time Is coming when the struggle will end and you will put the harness off, helmet and greaves and breastplate having fulfilled their mission. You cannot in one visit to London Tower see all. You must go again and again. You will see the crowns of kings and queens, the robe worn by the Black Prince, and silver baptismal fonts from which royal infants were christened, and the block on which Lord Lovat was beheaded. But no part of London Tower will more interest you than the armory, in which is skillfully and impressively arranged a collection of all styles of armor worn between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries, suggesting 500 years of conflict—cuirass and neck guard and chin piece and lance rest and gauntlet and girdle and mailed apron. You see just how from head to heel those old time warriors were defended against sharp weapons that would cut or thrust or bruise and allowing them to come out of battle unhurt when otherwise they would have been slain. O ye soldiers of Jesus Christ, when the war of life is over and the victors rest in the soldiers' home on the heavenly heights, perhaps there may be fn the city of the sun a tower of spiritual armor such as incased the warriors for Christ in earthly combat. Some day we may be in that armory and hear the heroes talk of how they fought the good fight of faith and see them with the scars of wounds forever healed and look at the weapons of offense and defense with which they became more than conquerors. In that tower of heaven, as the weapons of the spiritual conflict are examined, St. Paul may point out to us the armor with which he advised tne Epheslans to equip themselves and say: "That is the shield of faith. That is the helmet ol salvation. That is the girdle of truth. That is the breastplate of righteousness. Those are the mailed shoes in which they were shod with the preparation Of the gospel." There and tnaiy miles an hour. Coming down a grade near Adiu Saber's stock fared; the eu- •Hioeer saw-a herd of 209 cattle being driven, over ,tb,e track. It was too late to stop. With remark/ able presence of mlita, White pulled the throttle Wide open; and going at terrific speed, the, engine struck tlm herd in the middle, grinding 10 animals to piece*, heads, hoofs and bodies being thrown hundreds of feet. The engine pilot and coach steps were torn off and the whole train splashed with bloml. Only tlie train's great speed kept it on the track. A Wreteb Wko Shoul<l H»»g. Two toys named Seybertn and Bonell « aged 13 and 15 years respectively, who had been out in the country to cut Corfctums trees, reached home, in Eau Claire, Wis., Sunday evenkig almost exhausted from the effects of an assault by a hfguwayman. The boys state that they were attacked by a man who strapped them together and put gags in their nvouths. He then took from them what money they had and dragged them to an abandoned summer house. He fastened the door nnd set tiie house on fire. The boys managed to free themselves after a desperate struggle* and escaped from the burning building. Both were qulto severely, injured by thglr experience. The cottage in which they were confined was totally destroyed. E x » P r e a i d e n t C l e v e l a n d . "The reports that have been published in relation to Mr. Cleveland's condition have apparently been construed ns indicating his entire recovery. This is shown by ft renewal of all sorts of application* for nil sorts of things which can hardly be considered oven by n man In robust' health, lit* has already received several epistolary chastisements at the hands of those who are impatiently awaiting for answers to letters which should never have been written. While Mr. Cleveland's health is such as to entirely relieve his friends from any apprehension, he is yet far from well and has not been able to leave his room for nearly five weeks." D e W e t S u r p r i s e s T h e m . "Gen. Rundle reports that the night of December 24. Col. Finnan's cam.*) at Zeefonteln. consisting of three companies of yeomanry and iwo guns, was successfully rushed by a strong cpmmando under De Wet. It is"feare'T the casualties were heavy. Two regiments of light horse are pursuing the Boers." Col. Firman's force probably amounted to 4()0 men. and the disaster, especially the loss of the guns, the possession of which -may enable De Wet successfully to attack the block houses, creates a disturbing impression. ' Wafthiitg-ton T e m p e « t - T o « H e d . A terrific gale struck, says a Seattle drspatch. this section of the country Wednesday night and continued throughout Thursday. Much damage was done in this city. Along the nort'i end of the water front where wind and wave had full sweep the breakers washed away eight houses. Tho occupants barely escaped. Heavy damage is reported in Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Montana. Conductor Charles King was blown from a freight train in Idaho and crushed to death in a gorge. The gult»n'« Aitrologer. The sultan of Turkey's-imperial as* trologer, a Greek named Kumbaris, if a worthy xepiresentative of the prevalent blend of superstition and abysmal ignorance which characterises Abdul Hamld's court This worthy had on one occasion the brilliant idea of erecting a modern astronomical observatory in Yildit Kiosk. When the work was finished and the instruments in place he found he could neither work nor understand them, and consequently a professional astronomer had to be summoned from Naples. This, however, did not diminish the influence of, Kumbaris, who succeeded in preventing the distribution of Mauser rifles among the imperial troops in in Constantinople in 1895 at the first news of Armenian disturbances by-the sage reminder that the previous change in the succession took place immediately after a distribution of new guns. The sincerity of this wonderful piece of advice cannot be doubted, as the self-sacrificing genius who offered it to his worthy master rose from his sick bed to do so. Tablet at AndenonvUla PrUoa. Andersonvllle, Ga., dispatch: The Massachusetts memorial tablet erected on the site of the old prison was dedicated yesterday. The exercises wen followed with much interest by those in attendance. G o v e r n o r S h a w A c c e p t s . Gov. Shaw, of Des Moines. la., .has accepted the president's tender of the treasury portfolio, to succeed Secretary Lyman T. (rage. The governor's term as chief executive of Iowa will not expire until January Hi, when Gov.-Elect Cummins will be Inaugurated. Gov. Shaw will hardly be able to take up the duties of secretary of the treasury before January 20. F o r t y - f i v e P e r i s h e d . By the burning of the city market house at Zacatecas, Mexico, fully forty-five lives have been lost and more than a score of persons seriously injured, some of them so badly that they cannot recover. Fifteen bodies have been taken from the ruins and a large number are burled in the debris. you may recount the eofillast between the day when you enlisted In Christian conflict and the day when you closed It in earthly farewell and heavenly salutation, and the text, which has sc much meaning for us now, will have more meaning for us then. "Let not him that glrdsth on his harness boasi I.oi»ir W i l l R e m a i n . Secretary Long's attention having been t-alled again to reports that he eontehiplatert resigning from the cabinet, has again authorized an emphatic denial that such was the case. He said there was not a word of truth in the report and that he had not the slightest intention of resigning. A Wonderful Care. Wright City, Ma, Dec. 30.—Medical men are still wondering over the Syoies cose, which has aroused such a widespread interest in this neighborhood. Mr. Joseph G. Symes had suffered very severely from Inflammatory Rheumatism, enduring pains which were something terrible and which made It altogether impossible for him to work by day or rest or sleep at night. In spite of all treatments he grew worse and his case seemed to defy all the usual remedies. He began a treatment of Dodd's Kidney Pills and very soon noticed a marked improvement, which increased as he kept on till six boxes were used, when he found himself without a trace of pain or ache. He 13 now able to work all day and sleep all night, and his rapid and complete recovery is regarded by the doctors as little short of a miracle. End of Stntng-e Romance. The marriage of John M. Currier of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. Laura M. Morse of Chicago was the final act in an unusual romance. The groom is an old and prominent resident of that city. He was divorced from his bride more than forty years ago. He is 79 years old and she is 72. Both have grown children from marriages Bubsequent to tbeir ^rmration. John Vancata, of Cleveland, 0., kill ed himself Wednesday after eating his Christmas dinner. He brooded over the fact that his son was in an insane asylum. T. M. Jaires. a leading merchant of Kansas City. Mo., uncle of Frank and Jesse James, the once noted bandits, is dead. He was an active church worker. Soda Fife, n Oreek Indian has confessed at Vinita. I. T.. to the. murder of Louis Wilson, a farmer, in May. 18H7. He sayn he shot him because lit Jifld. to Jtiil somebody. 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It has been the cause of misery to many, and Lady Sarah says she shall never regard It but as an ill-starred trinket, or wear it with any pleasure." "But, Alice, why should you have suffered it, thus to affect you," he remonstrated.- "You knew your own innocence, and. you say you believed and trusted in mine; what did you fear?" "I will tell you, Gerard," she resumed, a deeper hectic rising in her cheeks. "I could not have confessed my fear, even in dying; it was too distressing, too terrible; but now that it is all clear, I will tell i t I believed my eister had taken the bracelet." He uttered an exclamation of amazement. "I have believed it all along. She had called to see me that night, and was for a minute or two in the room alone with the bracelets; I knew she, at that time, was short of money, and I feared she had been tempted to take it—just as this unfortunate servant man was tempted. Oh, Gerard, the dread of it has been upon me night and day. preying upon my fears, weighing down my spirits, wearing away my health and my life. And I had to bear it all in silence—that dreadful silence that has killed me." "Alice, this must have been a morbidfear." "Not so-—if you knew all. But now that I have told you let us not revert to it again; it is at an end, and I am very thankful. That it should so end has been my prayer and hope; not quite the only hope," she added, looking up at him with a sunny smile; "I have had another." "What is it? You look as if it were connected with me." "So it is. Ah, Gerard! Can you not guess it?" "No," he answered, in a stifled voice. "I can only guess that you arc lost to me." "Lost to all here. Have you forgotten our brief conversation the night you went into exile? I told you then there was one far more worthy of you than I could ever have been." "None will ever be half so worthy; or—I will say it, Alice, in spite of your warning hand—half so loved." "Gerard," she continued, sinking her voice, "she has waited for you." "Nonsense," he rejoined. "She has. I have watched and seen, and I know it; and I tell it you under secrecy; when she is your wife, not before, you may tell her that I saw it and said it. - She is a lovable and attractive girl, and she does not and will not marry; you are the cause." ''My darling-—" "Stay, Gerard," she gravely interrupted; "those words of endearment are not for me. Give them to her; can you deny that you love her?" "Perhaps I do—in a degree. Next to yourself " "Put me out of your thoughts while we speak. If I were—where I BO soon shall be, would she not be dearer to you than any one on earth? Would you not be well pleased to make her your, wife?" "Yes, I might be." "That is enough, Gerard, Frances, come hither." The conversation had been carried on in a whisper, and Lady Francis Cbenevix came towards them from a distant window. Alice took her hand; she also held Gerard's. "I thought you were talking secrets," said Lady Frances, "so I kept away." "As we were," answered Alice. "Frances, what can we do to keep him among us? Do you know what Col. Hope has told him?" "No. What?" "That though he shall be reinstated in favor as to money matters, he shall not be in his affection, or in the house, unless he prove sorry for his rebellion by retracting i t The rebellion, you know, at the first outbreak, when Gerard was expelled from the house before that unlucky bracelet was ever bought; I think he is sorry for it; you must help him to be more so." "Fanny," said Gerard, while her eyelids drooped, and the damask mantled in ber cheek, deeper than Alice's hectic, "will you help me?" "As if I could make head or tail out of what you two are discussing!" cried she by way of helping her out of her confusion, so sbe attempted to turn away; but Gerard caught her to his side and detained her." "Fanny—will you drive me again from the house?" _'. Sheulifted her ey_es_twinkling_wilh a little spice of mischief. "I did not drive you before." "In a manner, yes," he laughed. "Do you know what did drive me?" She had known it at the time, and Gerard read it in her conscious face. "I see it all," he murmured, drawing her closer to him; "you have been far kinder to me than I deserved. Fanny, let me try and repay you for it." Frances endeavored to look dignified, but it would not do, and she was obliged to brush away the tears of happiness that struggled to her eyes. Alice caught their hands together and held them between her own, with a mental aspiration for their life's future happiness. Some time bank she could not have breathed it in so fervent a spirit; but—as she had said—the present world and its hopes had closed to her. "But you know, Gerard," cried Lady Frances, in a Baucy tone, "if,you ever do help yourself to a bracelet in reality, you must not expect me to go to prison with you." "YeB, 1.shall," answered he, far more saucily; "a wife must follow the fortunes of her husband." THE END. W W M N A ^ / y ^ S A < \ A A K Morley Roberts, Mr. Smith, who ran a sailors* boarding- bouse in that part of San Francisco known as the Barbary Coast, was absolutely eui generis. Every breeze0 that blew, trade-wind or monsoon, had heard of his iniquities. He got the best of everyone. "All but one," said Smith, one night, In a moment of weakness, when a dozen men who owed so much money that they crawled to him as a Chinaman does to a joss w<ire hanging on his lips; "all but one.** "Oh, we don't take that in," said one of the most indebted; "we can't 'ardly believe that, Mr. Smith. "Yep, I was done brown and never got the best of one beast," said the boardlng-hotiM • keeper.- -. He looked them over malignantly. "I kin lick any of you here with one hand," he went on, "but the man as belted me could htfve taken on three of yon with both hands. I run against him on the pier,at.Sandridge when I was In Australia fifteen years ago.' He was a naval officer, captain of the Warrior, and dressed up to kill, though he had a face like a figurehead out of mahogany with a broad axe. And r was a feelln* good and in need of a scrap. So when he bumped ag'In me I shoved him over. Prompt X shoved bin. Down he went, ami the in The Strand. > girls that knowed me laughed. And two pt>liccmen came along quick. I didn't care much, but this naval josser picks himself up and goes to 'em. Would you believe it, but when he'd spoke a bit I seed him donate em about a dollar each, and they walked off round a heap of dunnage on the wharf, and the captain buttoned up his coat and came for me. "I never seen the likes of it. He comes up dancln' and smilin', and he kind of give me half a bow, polite as you like, and inside of ten seconds I knew Fd struck a cyclone, right In the spot where they breed. I fought good (you know me) and I got in half a dozen on his face. But I never fazed him none, and he wouldn't bruise mor'n hittln' a boiler. And every time he got back on me I felt as if I'd been kicked. "He scarred me something cruel, I could see It by the blood on his hands. Twarn't bis by a long sight, for his fists were made of teak, I should say. And in the end, when I seemed to see a ship's company of naval officers around me, one of them hit me under the ear and lifted me up. And another hit me whilst I waa in the air. and a third landed me as I fell. And that was the end of it so far'* I remember. They told me afterward ^mmmfmm «»«W»i«iiP"*" be- was^tbe topside fighter m tin ^aU Britftk Nayy/and I'm here to say he M rt "And you never got evenr asked the bartender, seeing that no one took up the challenge. ' • '• ' "Never set eyes on him from that day to this/' said his boss, regvetfnlly. "And if you did?" Smith paused—took a drink. > "So help me I'd Shanghai him if he was King of England!" •.- And one of the crowd who had put down the San. Francisco Chronicle in order to hear this yarn picked it up again. "S'elp me," he said, in breathless excitement, "'ere's a funny coincidence. 'Ere's a telegram from 'Squimault, sayin' as how the flagship Triumphant, Hadmiral Sir Richard Dunn, K. C. B., is comin' down to San Francisco!" . "By Jove, let's look," said Shanghai Smith. He read, and a heavenly smile overspread his hard countenance. He almost looked good, such joy was his. "Tom," he said to the bartender, "set up drinks for the crowd. This is my man, for sure. And him an admiral, too! Holy sailor, ain't this luck?" He went out into the street and walked to and fro, rubbing his hands, while the men inside took their drink. "Was there ever such, luck? Was there ever such luck?" murmured Mr. Shanghai Smith. "To think of him turnin' up all of his own accord on my particular stampin' ground! Holy sailor! was there ever such luck?" The morning of the following day Her Majesty's ship Triumphant lay at her anchors off Saucelito, in San Francisco Bay. Though the admiral did not know it, one of the very first to greet him when he set his foot on dry land at the bottom of Market street was the man he had licked so thoroughly fifteen years before in Melbourne. "Oh, it's the same," said Smith to his chief runner, who was about the "hardest case" in California. "He ain't changed none. Just so old he was when he set about me. I'm goin' to have thishyer admiral shipped before the stick on the toughest ship that's about ready to go to sea. Now what's in the harbor with officers that can lick me?" "Well, I always allowed (as you know, sir) that Simpson of the California was your match. And the California will sail In three days." "~ ''RightoT^said Smith; "Simpson Is" a good, tough man. Bill, the California will do." "But how'll you corral the admiral, sir?" asked Bill. "You leave that to me," replied his boss. "I've got a very fruitful notion as will fetch him, if he's half the man he was." Mr. "Say-it-and-mean-it" Smith laid for Admiral Sir Richard Dunn. K. C. B., etc., etc., from ten o'clock till halfpast eleven, and he was the only man in the crowd that did not hope the victim would come down with too many friends to be tackled. The admiral came at last; it was about a quarter to twelve, and the whole water-front was remarkably quiet. And the admiral was only accompanied by his flag-lieutenant. The two were promptly sandbagged, the lieutenant left on the street and the admiral carried to the house in the Barbary Coast. When he showed signs of coming to he was promptly dosed, and his clothes were taken off him. As he slept the sleep of the drugged they put on a complete suit of rough serge toggery and he became Tom Deane, able-bodied seaman. By four o'clock in the morning Tom Deane lay fast asleep in a forward bunk of the California's fo'c's'le as she waa being towed through the Golden Gate. And his flag-lieutenant was Inquiring in hospital what had become of the admiral. And nobody could tell him more than he himself knew. Flaring headlines announced the disappearance of a British admiral, and the wires and cables fairly hummed to England and the world generally. (To be continued.) , FnuUtJ. CaeaajnalMaMUli tb»t heJM ta# each tad evert «•*• tf'Otterr*itts* eaoaot M o«Md by the SSSOC Bell's Catarrh Cure. ^ ^ * ^ FRANK J. CHEOTBY. * Sworn to before me aad •nbaerlbed In my pieeenpe, tatoeWday m^¾¾. A P. mi (SSAIf] Notary Public Bali's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acta directly on the blood and muootu sarfaees of the system. Senator taatUaonlalti. free. w ' ^ y . J. CECBNBYAOa. Toledo, a =r HalJ'u ^SS^i are the best. Wni Strike. Louisville, Ky„ dispatch: Union barbers of Louisville, who number 210, last night resolved to strike on Jan. .1 unless the boss barbers consent to an arrangement submitted by the union covering hours of work and wages. A communication was received from the boss barbers refusing to accept the agreement, after which the strike resolution was unanimously adopted. Dropsy treated free b y Dr. H. H. Green's Boos, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy specialists i n the world. Read their adver* tisement i n another column of this paper. UfWE* *0HOOL Mfl • He who knows his ignorance is the possessor of the rarest kind of valuable knowledge. To Cure a Cold In One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggist* refund money if it fails to core. 25c S i n i s i t s o w n detective. N o m a n c a n e s c a p e himself a n y more than h e c a n e s c a p e God. S w e a t o r fruit acids w i l l n o t discolor floods d y e d w i t h P U T N A M F A D E L E S S D Y E & Sold b y d r u g g i s t s , 10c. package. A chronic fault-finder w i l l find fault, s o m e t i m e s , because there is nothing t o find fault w i t h . L o n g Live t h e Wizard Oil; p a i n h e c o n q u e r s . K i n g ! T h e K i n g is h i s e n e m i e s , w h o m Since 15*> Berlin, the capital of the German empire, has added 1,000,000 to its population. Mrs. Window's Soothing- Syrup* For children tcethliur. rotten* tha g-am& reduce in - BMniMttta, *luy» ptin. m m wlnJ nolle ttc • battle. The first book printed In America is said to have been an almanac at Boston in 1639. . Rheumatism and Johnson** 6 0 8 8 cannot agree. The former kills the latter every time. Try it. All druggists. Owing to the reosnt large l*Bs» become absolutely niuessary tm sss parts of Manitoba, Assfnihofr, • » » - fcatehewan and Alberta to Incressw tfcay school accommodation, tn may *alnes» buildings have been erected that «r»> only half-occupied. This is pern*** s * good evidence as will to teas* a*tonly of their satisfaction with tketr present school system and their osavftdenct that it will remain as It lav to*. also of their firm belief in the fntsfw expansion of the country, in Immigration, and it further that they have little fear that the established rate of births in civJttas* communities will not be mnlntnlTHisT there. The free homestead laws and cheap railway lands offer great menu, which are opening up the settlements. Agents of the Government of Canada are actively at woHc in different portions of the States Cor the purpose of giving information1 to possible settlers, and advertisement* are now appearing in a large namjber of papers, giving the names and locations of these agents. . :"^ , v ••• \ . ' ' ' ' • ' --,. (* *<&* ••'••'.• ..1 ••••?•-liffl 'K ^9 It is better to believe that there some good in everybody than there is no good in anybody. If somebody would maty snB the aloft up hill for us life wools? oe one leas delightful slide. -< < A good n^ny people who are trying? to get In the social swim should put «s* life-preservers. Vi a polwa dWert.e Tteovu rtT faeee At lfieaesl' su nc*to>mt fortable; nervous, and often cold and damp. If you have Chilblains, sweating, son or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-1 Sold by all druggist- and shoe atotea. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. A woman is clever when she man think he knows a great deal than she does. ALWAYS U8B BC8S BLXACOIHO BfcHaV acknowledged the leading The Baas Company, South." About__two-tbirds of a doctor's bill is for his trouble In guesslng~atryour cwnplaint. Women are not having: a real good* unless four or five o f them fcre tx at once. General Health. G e n t l e m e n : — I u s e d t w o b o t t l e s B a x t e r ' s M a n r a k e B i t t e r s a n d i t a d e c i d e d l y g o o d effect a l o n g t h e of g e n e r a l h e a l t h . I t o o k i t f o r digaav Jtivejtroubles a n d w a a m u c h wi t h the result. Boteford, a w a y , Mich. G. A. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lunjrs.—Wit. O. ENOSLET, Vanburen, Ind.. Feb. 1J, 19 0. It Is net always the longest speech in a contest that merits the most profound consideration. Don't get into the habit of vulgarizing life by making light of the sentiment of it. Monumental B r u M * . At the beginning of the thirteenth century it occurred to Some one to preserve the likeness of his departed friend, as well as the symbols of his rank and station, says the Gentleman's Magasine. So effigies were introduced upon the surface of the slibs, and were carved fiat, but ere fifty years had passed away, the art of the sculptor produced magnificent monumental effigies. Knights and nobles lie clad in armor with their ladies by their sides; bishops and abbots bless the spectators with uplifted right hands; judges He in their official garb; and merchants with the emblem of their trade. At their feet lie animals, usually having some heraldic connection with the deceased, or symbolical of his work; e. g., a dragon is trodden down beneath the feet of a bishop, signifying the defeat of sin as the result of his ministry. The heads of effigies usually rest on cushion! which are sometimes supported by two angels. ^ SHOES V - ^ ° UNION auoc. 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A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be invaluable la the household. Many people say "it is the beat of all of yoar preparations." Price 1 5 eents. a t all druggists or other dealers, or by •ending this amount to us in postage statu pis we win send you a tabs by mail. No article should be accepted DT the public unless the same carries our label as otherwise it la aot genuine, ' CrlBSOKOUIH MPO. c a . 17 State Street, New YOBK C U T . S0Z0D0NT A PERFECT LIQUID DENTIFRICE FOR TEETH — HE1TI 25' EACH* S0Z0D0NT TOOTH POWDER HALL ds RUCKEU New Yoas if afflicted with sora eves, us* ITbompseVsEyt L I R v r O ¥ Qalek relief and*: semssesss.. oBao.o ka .o af .t eaMalinrovnei& soisr suad a sMs •>a stttawm ai. a» PROTECT YOUR KEYS A6A1HST LOSS! Tour name not addreM stamped with steel Saws* hSDdvnnc German Stiver Key Ring Checks sad seae postpaid for '40c. No extra charge for Maaoats, Fellows or Mcr«t orders (a beanttfnl deahcaa. Economy Supply Hoose, Fort Wajaav WESTERN CANADA'S Wonderful wheat crop for HSOl now the the Commercial World i s by no meansi .enai. The Province >f Asatnfbom. [chewaa and Alberta t h e m o s s grain irrHhwfT,g tries to the world, l a Istock. nfenng theyaaw) hold*the highest $cet> tousanasof Amcricaroaje animal iynaafc- Ing this their home, and they succeed a s tawjr never did before. Move Westward with the tata' and secure a farm nftd home ID Western < Low rates and special privflegea t o era and settlers. The lisiallwnii Atlas of Western Canada seal free to> aTFaj cants. Apply for rates, A e , to F. Pedley*. periotendent of Immigration, Ottawa* or to J. Grieve, Sault Ste Marie. MSd Mclnnes, No. 2. Avenue Theatre Block,: Mich., C. A. Laurier, Marquette, Mick.. H. Williams. 227 Spitser BW*r.. Toledoy Ohio, e r , Joseph Young. 51 tt State S t . East,' Ohio, Canadian Government Agenta. W. N . U . - P E T B O I T — H O . 1 . - Viet tosvefftfi adverts****** Jlestioa Tasa rases, . ' * • • •v •* 'J '*i; . ' ™<ite... £i avsa^awaaelfeaws ifcesatt mm^aem^sj^im -i.ktt.a9f'.: ^aa^slhs^a^isadBalM ;<*? • V HKf<^ ^HBaWftV" ' 1)54-:' •vn'-'v •- •Ifi<f-!>c:,>' ' W1''1 Kg-.-.- BffiV'-*''• K;V V L.1 •> •' V \Pr- *--:'1¾» > - V ' •*• : ' ' ' ; • ; ' • * , ' ' - . ' • . . * > ; ' : J ' '•* ii , - , • • - * • . f'i , .1 « if L"*. --Ayr- <•:'< ' • * ' • • 3#i - r . .•?"•. •••• ^•v£-:> -^:- '.-, y" •• y • /, W ' ,«fc - • ; * * ' • • v.->, . * * • * U H- • :.V c<. "", '•' ' * . - « • « ', *c * l&"* ft^- % & # *?. ^ Ity § rnrkwrg f wpatrh. F. U ANDREWS d CO. PROWETORS. THURSDAY, JAN. 2,1&02. The problem of utilization of the pine barrens of northern Michigan has baffled agriculturists and foresters alike. Now it is proposed that the lands in Boscommon and Orawford counties be made into a game preserve under the government control. T O C u r e * C o l d I n O n e D a y Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugguts refund the money if it fails to cure. £. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. I ' " ' - '••••".• ' • • • : • • : •' - - - . . : , - . . . . . - U O > . \ ' n . 1 . : ; . , ; ; , ; : . , , . ; ; : , • > , . ; . ' ' : ' ' • •• .-•_ J O s;.*!(.~*;•!.> . < : ; s i ; ; . > ,;<> i • i | U o . ! ( ] . « i | | | ) i t i ! A \ l . ' | - M | ; ."> : , i v . s »1 .<;» , U.u:.i| 'Hi: JOJ .).)uo p|t;u.n .;.»-. .;; .'V|u':. -jcfjj.a.iotti spjo.u alio 'itfj.1 .uocti I;;!9;J jno'aaSauj sjjuoq a n o ' j o i q o u . s i q ^ n o i u JUO j a u a q eq pjnoM srfAn j n o •aAO-7 SO ao««a'| a q x Pw. a T. u- A Edited by the W, 0. T r.of Ptrekney NATIONAL ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON A GREAT SUCCESS mm the saloons, more deadly than the principles that inspire ravins men to assult governments and thrones, It is the anarchy that murders virtue, robs men of faith and love, and leaves them unloved and unremembered. It is my belief that every man who becomes intoxicated is an anarchist" Exports of Progress from All the States—Distiuguished Speakers. Stop t b e C o u g h a n d w o r k * o f f t h e Cold. L'sxatire Bromo-Quinine Tablets vure a cold in one day. No < ure, no pay. Price 25 cents. A b o v e S u s p i c i o n . On being informed that a member of his race had been sentenced to the penitentiary for forgery, Brother Dickey exclaimed: "Dat's what comes er dls yer eddication. Thank de good Lawd 1 never could read or write, en, whats mo/ I never will!"—Atlanta Constitution. In Abyssinia the coffee plant grows wild in great profusion and derives its name from Kaffa, a district of that country. — All diseases start in the bowels. Keep them open or you will be sick. CASCARETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening griping feeling. Six million people take and recommend Cascarers. Try a 10c box. All druggists. T o l d H i m . An old Scottish farmer, being elected a member of the local school board, visited the school and tested the Intel* ligence of the class by his questions. tThe first inquiry was: "Noo, boys, can ony o' you tell me what naething is?' After a moment's silence a small boy in a back seat arose and replied: "It's what ye gl'e me t'other day for haudln yer hourse!"—London Answere. L firaia-Food Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has beer, branded by the most competent au.rhorities. They bave dispelled tbe silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles, and still another for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a partic ular p<*rt of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good your food may be, its nutriment is destroyed by indigestion or dyspepsia. You mast prepare for their appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Greene's August Flower, the favorite medicine of tbe healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies the bloo d, and make* you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G. Greene's reliable remedies at F. A. Sigler s drug store, Pmckney. Get Greene's sppcial Almanac. On the 8, 4, and § of December was held in Washington, D. 0., the sixth annual convention of National Anti-Saloon League. Superintendents and delegates were present from about 20 states. Among the distant states represented were Washington and California. In Texas a good work is going on, but was not reported. Michigan was represented by Eev. A. F. Ferris, superintendent of Grand Rapids district, and State superintendent Dr. Hubbard. The reports that were made from the states as to the work in progress and results being reached were enough to convince the most skeptical that the greatest temperance organization in the, United States is the Anti-Saloon League. It has more men in the, field, is holding more public meet-j ings, is publishing more literature! is working along more practical i lines, is interesting more of the , solid business men in its work, securing more present results, with a better outlook for future accomplishments, than any other organization in the United States if iudeed it is not doing more than all others. A Card. I, tbe undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of -TaF-tf-ii-lailas rn ftarft ynJULCQ.a£.b^PX cold. I also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money re funded. t23 Will R. Darrow. —TftBHtoATOgrTortHg sMlLE* la that fair liad whtrt slope *nd plain Shin* back to iua and iky Aad olivM ihltld th$ apt-outlay grain Wbaa wintry «rrowt fl>, Whart anow fad atrtama tack tun wanted rait, Through vineyard tctrped dcfllt, Tbe world we enter with a wail She greeted with a imile. Slumbtring, aha tmiled and, tmUing, woke, And whan she felt the •mart Of grava, wd life tmiltn ttill beipoke Her tenderaeds of heart* And nightly when ahe knelt and prayed Bolide her mow white Led Bar (ace w u one pure amile that made A beavan about her head. When, love first trembled in her ear The heart throbs that beguile, She listened with assenting tear, Then chased it with a smile. Sorrow and pain with smiles she bore Unto her latest breath, But the sweetest smile she ever wore Was the smile she wore in death. —AUred Austin in Independent. AOOESTION OF ETHICS m^mmmmm *~ By Barry Pain. •Look herel" said James Robinson. 1 often tell you a lot of things you don't know, and you write them out, and that goes into a paper. You told me so yourself. Does this paper pa$ you anything for what you get from me?" "It does," said the interviewer. *Muchr ; thft-primlflft awftuat. That frit! n » i : * . \ S t r i c t l y A p p r o p r i a t e . One of the pretty Sunday school teachers has a class of little girls, and it Is her custom to tell them each Sunday of some little Incident that has happened In the week and request ibe children to quote a verse of Scripture to Illustrate the story. In^this way she hopes to Impress the usefulness of Biblical knowledge upon the little ones. Last Sunday she told her class of a cruel boy who would catch cats and cut their tails off. "Now, can any little girl tell me of an appropriate verse?' she asked. There was a pause for a few moments. When one little girl arose and in a solemn voice said: "Whatsoever God hasjdlned together tot no man pot asunder/—Carthago Press. Subscribe for the DISPATCH I The Anarchy of the Saloon. T h e president, Dr. Wilson, spoke of t h e anarchy which is "more deadly tnan that which killed our beloved P r e s i d e n t Mckinley:" " T h e fact that the anarchists of Chicago hatched their c o n s p i r a - cy of 1885 in t h e North Side saloons h a s been forgotten. B u t when t h e nation understands that President McKinley's assassin was the son of a former saloonkeeper; that i n a room back of his father's saloon in Cleveland he learned the first lesson in anarchy; that he boarded in a saloon in Buffalo and went therefrom to fire t h e fatal shot, and that tho murderer was toasted a n d praised by t h e anarchists of Paterson and Newark i n the saloons of those cities, the patriotic indignation of t h e people will have been aroused to such a degree against t h e saloon as the meeting place and personification of anarchy as will iiasteu the fulfillment of t h e prediction that within ten years t h e paramount question in America will be t h e abolition of t h e A m e r i c m saloon. I n this work t h e American Anti-Saloon League must play a great part." " T h e saloon breeds anarchy, as we have been shown," said t h e speaker. " W e know what anarchy has done for this country. I n the contemplation of t h e awful crime at Buffalo it seems that anarchy has reached its utmost limits, it has done its worst. I t laid low t h e beloved of this nation, robbed of life a being whose only thought was of the kindliest character. B u t it reached its limits. I t could not rob that brow of t h e crown placed upon it by a united people; it could not take away the regard and veneration of that people: it could not strike t h e t'irone upon which its victim had been raised by those w h o loved and revered him; it could not and cannot diverse that man from the love felt for him by t h e American people wherever they m a y be. There is another form of Anarchy, however, more deadly in its results than t h a t of which we have read a i d heard so much. I t is t h e anarchy be cotton a n d fostered b y SELF FLAME OF JEWELS. T h e G l o w t b e D i a m o n d S h o w s W h e n Under P r e s s u r e . A traveler for a diamond house was talking shop the other evening and, speaking of gems, said: "The most overworked expression used by the unsophisticated and deeply impressed diamond purchaser Is, 'It actually looks as If It glows of Itself/ Now. it is not generally known that sucn is actually the case, although not, 7)T course. In the way~tbe public intends. The beauty of the gem In light Is, of course, In its remarkable refractive power, but under certain conditions the diamond has more, for it may gleam oven in the night with a pale but extremely beautiful light. In short, It becomes phosphorescent. Heated to a certain temperature the internal fire shows Itself, and under pressure the same Is true. "Some years ago I went to Amsterdam to purchase some special stones for a California millionaire who had ordered them through our New York house, and while there I was shown the inside workings of the famous diamond cutting establishments of that city. Of all that I saw, however, the 'self flame' of tbe stones under pressure most surprised me. Tbe manager placed a large rose cut gem between the Jaws of a vise and carefully applied a certain amount of pressure. He then extinguished all tbe light in the shop, and as soon as my eyes had become accustomed to the darkness I saw the diamond emitting a soft radiance of Its own like a very pale glowworm. As I remember it, he said that the yellower diamonds were slightly more phosphorescent than the first water stones. "By the way, you would be really astonished to know the number of jewels which also possess 'self flame' to a more or less extent, ami 1 have often wondered if the alchemists who performed such apparently well authenticated wonders in the middle, ages did not* knovf something of phosphorescence and its oddities."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. _ stooped C C Cr Vera sold in Ms. Bfwsre of tbs dealer who tries to Sftfl W h a t t h e E y e T e l l e . Eyes are very treacherous, and those who meddle in amorous matters should know all ubout them. When the upper lid covers half or more of the pupil, the Indication is of cool deliberation. An eye the upper lid of which passes horizontally across the pupil indicates mental ability. Unsteady eyes, rapidly jerking from side to side, are frequently indicative of an unsettled mind. It Is said that the prevailing color of eyes among the patients of lunatic asylums are brown and black. Kyes of any color with weak brows and long, concave lashes are Indicative of a weak constitution. Eyes that are wide apart are said to Indicate great Intelligence and a tenacious memory. Eyes of which the whole Iris Is visible belong to erratic persons, even with a'tendency toward insanity. Wide open, staring eyes in weak countenances Indicate jealousy, bigotry, intolerance and pertinacity Without firmness. H i e F a v o r i t e Dteh. MWhat Is your favorite dishT Inqjuired Mrs. Prontpew ot the Re?. Longfaee, the trew pastor. She felt sire It was chicken, but it proved not, "Er—the contribution plate," an- I swered tot Rev. Longfaee absently.— Ohio State Journal h all arranged by my agent I try to get away from the merely commercial side, and"— "Walker! As It happens, I asked a friend of yours the other day what you were paid, and he said he didn't knots, but you weren't worth i t Do you ever ask yourself if you're worth i t r "Really," said the Interviewer, "this is a purely personal matter and does1 not concern you in the least Jame£ Robinson. What I wanted today was to elicit your views"— "Don't run away from It You want ed to elicit my views, cork them dowfc on a sheet of paper, sell them and then keep the money yourself. And you say that doesn't concern me in CL« least. Oh, rats!" "I assure you I am merely following %e usual custom in my profession." "Plucky fine custom, too—for the profession." "And it is always open to you to refuse an Interview." "I don't want to be hard on anybody. Pair play is all I want Now, what exactly do they pay you for?" "Because by many years' experience and very hard work I have acquired a considerable knowledge of technique, a bright and engaging style and a"— "Oh, my aunt! You don't think anybody would pay money for all that skittles. What they pay for in these interviews is the real stuff, and the real stuff ain't you; it's me." "You forget that I also record my own remarks and observations." "You do! I dare say you do a bit too mtJch of that. But you wouldn't get along without me. If I wasn't there, you couldn't do an interview with me. And if you tiid-^ell, I believe the law comes down pretty sharp on that kind of thing. It wouldn't be worth while to risk It. Now, suppose I've got a lot of apple trees and you've got a shop, ought you to take my apples and sell them In your shop and keep all the money yourself? That's how I put It. That's common sense." "Suppose, also, that the apples are of no use to you and that you are quite unable to sell them yourself. I've no objection to the argument from analogy, supposing that the analogy Is complete." "I'm not going to be scared off by your talking like Euclid. You're making so much money that you don't even know how much it Is. You owned up to that, you know, and I'm in a pretty bad way. First I put up a dollar on a raffle for a revolver. Then I put up my watch in the swimming bath, and the man at the shop says"— "Hold on," said the interviewer. "Why did you put your watch In the swimming bath?" "That's pretty simple. I wanted something to dive for, and another chap said he'd put his watch In If I put in mine. His Is going as well as ever, which doesn't seem .fair, since he proposed It. Things don't happen In a fair way as a general rule, and I like fairness when I can get it. That's what led me on to speak about these Interviews. Now, suppose you tell me what you think my share ought to be." "1 don't think." the Interviewer said, "that it's a good thing for a small boy like you to have a lot of money to waste. Your father wouldn't like i t But I think you would be ethically justificd"- "Keep It long!" murmured James Robinson sarcastically. —"ethically justified in suggesting that I shuuld start a small bank account for you, which In after life"— "Don^t you worry about that. I don't. What worries me Is not having any money in my clothes now." After some further discussion an arrangement was made which was regarded as satisfactory by James Robinson and relieved the immediate financial pressure. "And look here," he said. "If there's anything else you're bothered about any time and want to elicit views fbout, just come along to me, and if I can help you I will. I've read political bits in the papers before now, and i never mind saying what I think. I've got Into more rows than most boys through that —just through saying what I thought Hypocrites get on In this world. There's a housemaster's wife that will ask any boy to tea if he says he's keen on daffodils. 1 have to sit outside, and I don't care. Well, don't say anything to the governor about the money." ^ "I've tried to make an arrangement to which your father would not greatly object." "Yes. I know all that It's not objections Tm thinking about But don't you see, If. be kpe.w, w t i a n was getting Jjs VBMMIS "What bas society doat ftrvf ^Bcroasod tbe number •* • « rtofs."-Brooklyn Life. from you he might take that Info consideration, and I've just written to get him to spring another ten bob." Tbe Interviewer expressed disapproval in severe terms and left—Black and White. , The) Wiaaomvolcee). The Winnemuckee Is a beautiful lake tying Just east of tbe Sierra Nevada mountains, It is famous for its ssim* eg or wing colored., flsfa^thejfrrm "winose" signifying in the olff^TBdlatr "wine colored" or tinged with color. «?lnnee la the aboriginal name of a river In South Carolina, Its waters so darkly tinged that it is now conunosv Vy called the Black river. The Home Correspondence School Brings a Successful College Training to your own Home, HAS 16,000 STUDENTS Now Taught by Mail Howell, Nov. 30,1901. Mr, A, R. Crtjtenden: Dear Sir:—It gives me ao little pleasure to say a word of commendation In be half of Correeponding Schools. For some time I have been acquainted with such a work carried ou by Pres. W. R. Harper, of the Chicago University. It's results are beyond expectation. Many young men and.wom?n have been fitted for good and honorable positions by a ich schools. In this day aad age, there is no need of anyone bains? without a good education. Wishing you the best of success I remain Yours Truly" L. J. CKOSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If you or your friends are interested let one of us know and wc will call and tell you all about it. L Riley Critenden HOWELL, MICH. CLUBRAISER;S MAKY BENNET, Fowlerville; HARRY.C. DL-RFEE, Oak Grove; RILL W. Monks, Pi uckney. E.W.DANIELS NORTH LAKES AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No charge for Auction bills. . . Postoffice address, Chelsea, Michigan. Or arrangements made at this office. Railroad Guide. "> AKD STEAMSHIP LINES, Popular route for Ann Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and for Howell, Owosso, Alma, Mt Pleasant Cadillac, Manistee, Traverse City and points in Northwestern Michigan. W. H. BENNETT, G. P . A.Toledo PEgE MARQUETTE Saa. «£ff»pt ^TOTT. 3 , 1 0 0 1 . Trains leave South Lyon as follows: For Detroit and East, 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., N.5S p. m. For Grand Rapids, North and West, 9:45 11. m., 2.03 p. m. 6:20 p. J I . For Saginaw and Bay City, 1 0 : 3 6 a . m . , 2:24 p . m . , 8:08 p . m . For Toledo and South, 10:86 a. m. FRANK BJT, H. F. MOKLLElt, . ' Agent,South Lyon. 1*. p. Ai> Detroit. Grand Trnak Railway System. M. A. L. DIVISION, Arrivals and Departures of trains from Pinckney. All trains daily, excetrt' Sundays. KASTBOCKD: No-S8Passenger ....9:¾) A. M * o . » Express yM P> M< • >* No.U.Mlsed , 7:*>A..M. VKST BotfNT>: » No. 7Pa«eeng«r.<, 9:.*7A. * . *io. 20 Express., tt:45 j», ^ No.4$Mixed ...., ...4:45 P. M. tys. «8 and, & has thrown COACQ between Detroit ' and Jackson.' ^ W. J. Bleak, A Pinckaeje) 1 \ r •;--v.;>-t .-.:¾¾¾¾¾ »>«; I ' • • j * * ^ * : •np^w^^n* mmmmmmmm. "•.4.- ' '$tt?'•t:t -svT*-^ • * * * W* *<MMHiMMHaMM|H|WW)i 'g1 ^ ^ T^~r,?*ffi*^ # . . > V , » ,••,•*;- #'. < * » - ••. •ft< t ^ ; „ • « . t.v*-' 'V- .r*: •if.X w: : ' , ' • ' • : • • , ^ - ^ : - > - - / - • - - , — Sr f , - •Js -irnffsr ***• «*•*—:- i~-~. AT THE LODGE "It I s rather hard on a wotjmn to have her husband get home at 2 or 8 o'clock in the morning," said Sawkin*. Hawkins is the past grand imperial emperor and potentate of Silver Moon fodjse No. 57. "I'll tell you what we'll do," he went en. "We three chaps will agree, If you say so, when,, we go home this morning — it's half after 1 o'clock now—to do whatever our respective wives suggest We ought to do something to even things up. What do you BHyir——————~~ —•• "•• r* "•""—-^-^-^^-=^ "The chap who falls to do exactly what his wife suggests or even hints at' must buy the supper for the crowd," said Hawkins* "Are you all in on it»?" The three pledged their assent. They* met one night less than a week later and Elliot said; "Well, Tompkins, how did you come out?" "All right," v said the little man. "The supper Isn't on me. It was 3 o'clock when I got home. I was getting along all right, and it seemed certain that I would get to my room on the third floor without disturbing a soul, when my foot struck a chair wtflch somebody had carelessly left standing on the stairs. The chair turned over and went rattling and . bumping down the stairs. "'Hello,' called Mrs. Tompkins. '1 suppose that is you, Henry?' " 'Yes, dear/ I said. 'It is V * ** 'Well,' she said, 'It's a nvonder you wouldn't break the chair all to pieces/ "I remembered our agjeemeut. and although it was hard work I finally got that chair broken up. The chair was hardwood and it took me a long time to do i t but there was mighty little left when I got through." "And you. Elliott" said Hawkins sadly. "I'm all right," said the magnificent interior sentinel. "I had nearly the same experience. I broke into the house without rousing anybody and was just about to go under the wire an easy winner when I stepped on Mrs. Elliott's pet Angora cat " 'Thomas/ said Mrs. Elliott " 'Yes, dear/ I answered. 'I stepped on Clarence. He was sleeping here on tho stairs, and I was trying to get up to bed..without disturbing you/ " 'Well/ said Mrs/ Elliott 'it's a wonder you wouldn't kill the poor dear/ "With "our agreement in mind I took her suggestion as a command and after some ditliculty finally got a firm hold of Clarence and of my revolver. A cat has nine lives, you know, but I finally succeeded in carrying out my wife's wishes in the matter. "Hawkins. It's up to you." The past grand Imperial emperor heaved a deep sigh. "I've got a long story to tell," he said. "Let's put it off till we have more time." But the other men were relentless. "I don't mind confessing." he began, "that I went home determined to stick •ne of you fellows for the supper. In fact I may as well admit that I had made arrangements before. I left home that evonivr 11 .r»t in f«y t)\e &i(Je_doort and I was sure t o t a soqj In the boqn* would hear me. I bad It all carefully planned, and it w a » ' t aMU my fault that it didn't work ©# as 1 n*ure#l "I stayed down town until 4 o'clock on purpose, because I knew that people sleep most soundly just before the dawn. Before I went in I walked all around the house and saw that there wasn't a light burning anywhere. "I even took the' trouble to look up the policeman on the beat, and be assured mV that there hadn't been a lignt lit in my bouse since 10 d'clock. Under the circumstances I felt that it would be easy to get in without being caught at It. At the time 1 wouldn't have given you chaps a nickel for your chance of eating at my expense. , "Finally I let myself in at the site door without making a sound that > with a pocket electric, light, which' I always carry with me, 1 lit ,mysetf through library and drawing room Into the hall: "Then, like a wise man, I sat down on tho steps to take, off my shoes, so as to miike assurance doubly sure. Just as I was pulling off the second shoe my foot slipped, and I kicked over the other shoe which I had set down on the stairs heside me. It went bumping clown to tho bottom, striking pn every step with a racket which was frightful. " 'Who's there?' cried my wife in a naturally startled voice. " *It's only me, dear/ I answered in my most ingratiatingjtone. _Tm afraid I dropped one of my shoes/ " 'Foor goodness* sake/ she said, 'are you just getting home from lodge? What time is It, anyhow? " 'It's just about 12 o'clock, dear/ I answered. "Then the cuckoo clock In the library struck 4, and in order to make good I had to sit there on those stairs and cuckoo eight times more to make up twelve. " 'Well, it's time you were home, at any rate/ she said. , "I started up stairs again, going fast how, because I thought I might as well get Inside my room and close the door before anything else happened. "I was on the next to the last step when my toe caught on a loose bit of carpet and I fell forward, only saving myself by putting out my hands, In which I carried my shoes. Of course the shoes made a terrible racket as they struck the stairway, and Mrs. Hawkins was roused to action once more.: - - — _. " 'It's a wonder/ she called, 'that you wouldn't fall down stairs and break your urrk!' " "That sticks Hawkins!" from a l l . - Chicago Tribune. This is t h e Month To Pay Your Subscription, T h e H o m e o f E c h o e s . Many valleys described in guidebooks as "whispering valleys" are favorite resorts for tourists in all parts of the world. Few, however, exceed in wonder a valley at Stansfleld in Essex, England. The rector of this parish In giving a careful account of his own experiences states that his house stands on a hill 288 feet above sea level, rising In rear to 300 feet, while in front the ground slopes away to a stream 100 feet below and again rises 180 feet on the opposite side. From the rectory the bells of 14 or 15 villages may be distinguished, while across the valley footsteps and voices in conversational tone may be heard at half a mile. ummmlm ISH um A •>*' 'h A Utter From Cuba. Havaua, Cuba, Deo. 11,1901. P. L. Andrews: I thought I WQU14 write yon a few lines to let yon know that 1 am still in the land of the living and well. "We are -having fine weather here, now the rainy season is over. It started about May 1 and continued up to Nov. 1. As I said before it is fine weather here. The nights are quite cool, in fact couTTolve^tsH^ i s out a light overcoatTddeBiTt go bad,~i)trtr the days are fine, not too cool nor too hot; but just fine. I like it here very well, but I like the U. S. better. I think we will be going back to the states in the spring, but not sure. I think it depends a good deal on how the election comes off this February. If every thing goes off and stays smooth I believe we will go, if not we stay. The U. S. is organizing companies of native artillery here now. They have one company of whites organized and are now organizing one of blacks. The companies are in Cabana Fortress and are under the command of Cap't Aultman of the U. S. army and are under drill instructions of non-commissioned officers of the XT. S. army. They are a fine lot of men and I believe they will make fine soldiers. They are very bright and learn very fast. The Cuban people are as a general rule a bright people and are learning fast, and will in a short time be an up-to-date nation. They are very accomodating. If one keeps on the right side of them and uses them half way decent they will divide the last crumb with him, but if you tross their path and go against them, look out. But they are very enduring and will stand a great deal of cuffing and kicking before they revolt. Most of the native born Cubans are in favor of being annexed to the U. S. the same as Porto Rico, but the naturlized Spanish don't want it but wants a government of their own. This is one reason why I believe there will be another revolution here before many years because the native born will not be ruled by the Spaniards any longer even if they are naturalized citizens of Cuba. The natives have tasted of a better government during the U. S. rule. BERT LYONS. : Jtttto totfce Cowtfrr E**>n - '' "No man -in the-eomroanity does mora for the public and receives less for it than the country editor," said Senator H. Gay Heather of Palmyra, Marion County, in the Missouri State Senate when the bill reducing the price of publishing the Australian ballot was under consideration. "If all the space he employs in booming the town, in helping tue individuals, in making statements —sometimes out of pretty raw material^—were paid for at half the legal rate, he would be the richest man in the country. Tew country editors are rich, but they are of more service to the communities where they live than the wealthiest man. They are in the forefront of every movement for progress. They do the work and leave the emoluments to others, *" . W* the wKSer^hMd, $© '$•**** aims to refund tfc* menay «1 a fit cent bottle of 0:amYfHj$f. if i* *<m not cu re anj ccugb, fio|fc wheopiaft cough, or throat tewM*^ S t *M guarantee Down's Etuar to^j|W^coii sumption, when used aooordiag to directions, or money baokv A fWj doa* on going to bed and small dotes du> U% the day will core the most sevsi* cold, and stop the most distressing cough. F. A.gigtar, W. B.Darrow, 99 A good, clean, honest newspaper JjMtif desired, —and most country papers are good and clean and honest—helps on every worthy cause and deserves every encouragement. It fights theparty battles, holds up the hands of the reformer and makes the scoundal afraid. I am opposed to this bill. No paper in my county would print <he ballot at the pitiful price named. They are not paupers. But, for the amount of splendid public service they render, they ought to be millionaires." Sue gtwlwqr ffojwtdtr PTOUSM»«VM**OTBaJUYXOIUfINe BY FRAMKL ANDREWS dfcCO EOtTOM AMD MOPftlETOM. 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"..ed a number of phvsiciails. among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who u>M mc that onlv an operation could htlp me, and ev<n that only temporarily, that the head noises would then cease, but the hearing in the affected ear would be last forever. I then saw vour advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it onlv a, few davs according to your directions, the noi_-.esceased, and to-dav, after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely restored. 1 thank you heartily and beg to remain Very truly yours. . F. A. WERMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md.. Our treatment does not interfere ivitk your u#u<tl occnimtion. ^nsJSSer* YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME ""EX!** INTERNATIONAL AURAL CUMC, 596 LA SALLE AYE-, CHICAGO, ILL BUSINESS CARDS. J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY PINOKNCY, MICH. OFFICE OVER S.GIER'* M M STORK. H. F. &QLER M. O- O, L, SMLIR M. » ^ DRS.SIGLER&SIGLEA Poyslcians and Surgeons. 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Senator Depew has gone to Paris on an intimation that a French Christmas tree bears a precious gift for him. Marconi will soon be ready to marry an American heiress to an impecunious British peer by his wireless system. General Alger Was Much Better Christmas Day. t\ » FIRES CAUSED LOSS OF LIFE. A Drmakaa Fina FITM a Jail—Baby Died oo tit* Way Home—Various Matter* of Interest From mil Parts of tfee State Briefly Recorded. The man who can bring about a permanent peace between labor and capital might be pardoned if he aspired to the presidency. Mr. Putnam, librarian of the congressional library, recommends again in his annual report that the institution be kept open on Sundays. A Kansas woman committed suicide after br«>ding over a poem on life and death. Come, poets, cheer up. Poetry is 6till sometimes taken seriously; Vienna is having its first bread riot of the present winter. Eventually Eome one Is likely to get hurt by fooling with these compressed yeast affairs. Little Terry McGovern's determination to fight his way back to a return match with "Young" Corbett indicates that his pluck is still in the pink of condition. Geaeral Alarer Gainin*. The close of Christmas day found Geu. Alger's condition improved, and the family now begins to hope thai the chief danger has passed. During the day he was permitted to see all thi members of the family for the Arse time and in the evening the first nourishment passed his lips since before the operation. Dr. Longyear stated that the patient's temperature was 1)9 and pulse 6(1, He had a clear eye and good complexion. He was much more cheerful tlian formerly, and at 11 o'clock was sleeping quietly. The nourishment was a predigested food known as somatos. The general seemed to relish It and it was retained. There was a rather touching Incident during the afternoon, when the general suggested that all the servants of the household be brought in to re ceive his Christmas greeting. The physicians did not think It advisable to coihpjy with his request. nulTthe aunual gifts of gold were distributed by Mrs. Alger. All were remembered, the gold pieces ranging according to years ofservice, Gen. Alger has now passed what is usually the period of greatest apprehension after nn abdominal operation, and though his condition may be critical for a week longer, both family and physicians feel that the outlook novels favorable for his recovery. Wreek of a P. i t . Peer?. Burin* a, terriftc winter gale from the sotfth Sunday night oar ferry Pere Marquette Id, formerly the Muskegon, struck 6n a 1^-foot bar while entering Ludiugton harbor, instantly breaking fcer steamplpe,1 which totally disabled the machinery. The boat drifted up to the north pier, where she pounded against the structure, breaking several large holes in her planking. Capt. Thompson scuttled his boat In fifteen feet of water outside the north pier, where she now lies hard aground. The life saving crew rescued all on board by use of the breeches buoy, 33 men all told. Capt. Thompson was the last man to leave the boat. He was completely broken up over his misfortune and broke down, crying like a child. Olds and the Flata. A rehearing has been granted by,the Supreme Court in the celebrated case of S. S. Olds against the state land commissioner, which Involves the title to a large portion,of the St. Clair Flats, lender a decision during the summer Olds was decreed to have the right to a patent to the lands at the Flats for which ho had applied, by virtue of some swamp land scrip which he held. Lincoln Avery, who represents the state land commissioner, applied for a rehearing In the case several mouths ago. The court was somewhat divided upon the question when the case was first decided. I*. B, tfoodard, proprietor of the1 Owotso casket works, has decided to rebuild hit furniture factory destroyed by Are two years ago. J f e t { t e ? £ a ^ p ' ! i t S Th» SrtftP* As Regards Nivqf, cost of the new engineering building from $129,000 te $100,000. From reports by persons who hauled the game to the railroads it U computed that TOO deer were killed in Iron county during the season. The Grand Rapids board of trade IA trying to raise 420,080 to build a boat to be operated on Grand river, next year. It should have wheels. Julius Moyer, who claims to bail from Detroit, is in the detention hospital at Chicago. He lays claim to several thousand acres- of valuable property in Chicago. The township board of Dowitt met and made a change In an electric road Closed, m i ' HOME AND CHILDREN BURNE Host Feast on the Ltvlaft Flesh of » mer~MUe« Qets a Beprlaaand- Dks De Bar Qets Justice-Varlons Mat tsrs of Interest and Xotes. LOBS; End* the Scfctey C a s e Secretary, Long disposed finally of the Schley case, so far as the navy department Is concerned, by actlUtf upon the findings and',conclusions of franchise, conditioned on the company j the court of inquiry. He approved the paying the expense of calling the findings of fact and the opinion of the It may interest promoters of the fight against ragtime music to know that Emperor William has purchased a few rolls of "coon" songs for his Christmas graphbphone. Ship loads of potatoes are arriving at New York from Ireland, Scotland and Belgium. Evidently all the world doesn't propose to get all its food from Uncle Sam all the time. London newspaper men are afraid that American women journalists are going to crowd them out of business. Why don't they execute a coup by marrying the lady journalists? Who can longer doubt the courage of woman when she not only goes over Niagara in a barrel, but permits herself to bo inoculated with the germs of consumption that mankind may be benefited? Davidson's Flffht for Life. The body of Edward Davidson, who was brutally murdered at Valparaiso, Ind.. Thursday night, was prepared for shipment to Sprlngport, Mich., Saturday, where it was received by a widowed mother. Physicians made another examination of the body, disclosing that a number of blows* were delivered iu crushing Davidson's skull. His jaw was also broken and one of his legs was fractured. Davidson evidently fought for his life against overwhelming odds. Sauers may turn state's evidence. The coroner's verdict .will boar out the murder theory. It is now thought that robbery may have been the motive for the crime. Valparaiso is still in a fever of excitement over the tragedy. Killed by a P. M. Train. Wlllard Wixom, a prominent business man, was killed by the fast express on the Pere Marquette railroad, "golmir south Saturdiry-momtng. Tiie accident happened at the crossing a few rods south of the village of Wixom, a place named for Mr. Wlxoni. His horse was also killed. He was mangled almost' beyond re'cognlfldn." The iHMly was taken to Xovl. the next station, where it was identified. Mr. Wixom was a man respected by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Once upon a time Connecticut was famous chiefly for its blue laws and its home-made nutmegs. Now it leads the United States in the making of brass goods and the world in the making of ivory goods. It is not upto- date, therefore, to call Connecticut the Nutmeg state. It should be called the Ivory state. The Prince and Princess of Monaco have decided to be friendly—though married. The Princess has vacated and is building a villa in Algiers, while the Prince remains with his roulette tables and hie petticoat peccadilloes. She gets the monthly remittance and he has peace, while the newspapers are cheated. What an object lesson to Holland! Whnt'i the Old Lady Dolngf A woman approaching 50 years of age and a son or l> years, giving their names as Avis and Oourtland Butrs. are In jail in Jackson. Chester A. Conant. of Sandstone, having secured a writ of attachment for the debt of caring for the stock recently. Mrs. Butts is traveling about the, country iu a covered wagon with several dt gs and eight head of cattle. She'stopped ar Conant's, but didn't pay for her keep at the farm lor the past live weeks. Says she came from Minneapolis and makes butter while she travels, SIOJH plng with farmers occasionally. Her destination is vague and her husband's whereabouts unknown. It is thought her mind may be affected. His Bride Was Death. George Griggs, a well-known young man. associated with his father in a billiard and cigar business, died at his parents' home in Port Huron Tuesday of pneumonia, after only a few days' illness. What makes the death especially pathetic is that the young man 1'ad mndp preparations to be married on Christmas day to M!ss Eva Vaaness. of Chicago. The young lady ar rived too late to be recognized l*y her promised husband. The preparation* for the marriage gave way to funeral arrangements. Oxnard_4s-Hl«pIit^- • Appeal has been made to President Roosevelt by Henry T. Oxnard to investigate the beet sugar industry in the two greatest producing states. Michigan and California, and learn ir the industry would not be injured by reducing the tariff on Cuban sugar. Oxnard emphasized the point to the president that if file duty on Cuban sugar was reduced the sugar trust, and not the consumers will reap the benefit. The trust would reap millions out of our generosity to Cuba. A steamer has reached the port of London, England, after no less than two years and nine months* continuous voyaging on transport service, in the course, of which she has covered mere than 300,000 miles. The Wandering Jew himself was not a more active tramp than this steamer. How | exchange building in Onawav Sunday st be' uiornmg did $35,0()0 damage.'Lewis F. She Made a Mistake. Florence Murphy, aged '2D. of St. Joseph, was arrested in a Detroit store where she was working as clerk and taken to the former city. She is said to have mortgaged some furniture bolonging la Mrs. Minnie M. Hill, a young widow with whom she lived. Mrs. Hill left St. Joe two months aso when a suit was started .against her for breach of promise. Miss Murphy helped her out of town, giving her $r»o hi money and driving her late at night' to Seveusville to catch a train. Miss Murphy claims she mortgaged Mrs. Hill's furniture to get the money bncl:. The OnanHy Fire. The fire which destroyed the Lane block and the postotfiee and telephone Rochester, X. Y.. Wantn Hlmi Chief Cleary. of Rochester, N. \ \ . has been notified by Sheriff Little, of Frankfort, Benzie county. Mich., saying that a man named Frank McMahon. alias McXnmnra, had been arrested there. He is charged with being the third and the last of a gang of 'robbers who entered the house of Mrs. l/>uisa French, in Rochester, last October, horribly beat Mrs. French and her sister. Mrs. Alicia (iardner, and robbed them of diamonds valued at board together. $7.50. John Shaw, the oldest patient of the Western Michigan insane asylum at Kalamazoo, Is dead at the age of 1)5) years. He had been an Inmate of the institution siuce 1S70. The body first washed ashore from the Baltimore has .been exhumed and Identified as that of John Dilgren, sec-' ond steward, whose mother lives at Fairport Harbor, Ohio. A flock of sheep belonging to J. S. Burnslde, a farmer of Watervllet township, Berrien county, was attacked by dogs Christmas night and twenty-five ewes killed. Thela mi officebfthe GrahdKapuis & Indiana railroad will close Jan. 1. the 1,000,000 acres given the road thirty years ago to nid its construction having been disposed of. Congressman ApHn is confident that nothing will be done at this session of congress that Will 4n any way injure the beet growers nnd manufacturers of Michigan awl other states. Ross Allen, aged IS, went in for a swim in the Calumet Y. M. C. A. swimming poodi out of hours, and with no attendant handyi He was found dead in tlrt? water some time b.ter. The potato market at CadiHac is practically dead Sot the present, on account ot the.inability to secure cars and the fact that all available storage room in the city fs completely filled. Mrs. Heo. Schull, of Tekonsha. an aged lady, fell down cellar while the other members of the family were gane to town and fractured a leg. She was not discovered until several hours afterward. - Sheriff Brewster-from- Pontine _arrested James Taylor at Sault Ste. Marie for alleged bigamy. Taylor, it is charged, married Edith Macomber. of Caro. and later Alice B. Leroy, of Rochester. The whole city of Detroit was In the extreme* of a water famine Friday owing to a bursted main, and factory, hotel, school and housewife were in distress. Even beer could not be drawn owing to the lack of water to i work the beer pumps. Many of the miners at the local coal mines live In Bay City. Last winter private hack owners carted the miners full court; he approved the majority opinion where there is a difference in the court; he held that the couct could not have entered into a consideration of the question of command at the battle of Santiago, ami finally he accepted the recommendation that no further proceedings* shall be had. The secretary also has declined the application of Admiral .Sampson's counsel to cuter upon an Inquiry into the nuestion of command and has notified Admiral Schley's counsel of that fact as a reaaon for declining to hear them on that point. Maclay Get* UU Conge. Maday -,- who --thought the civil service rules would hold his place despite the president's order for his discharge for his venomous attack on Admiral Schley, has learned his mistake. Here is his Christmas present: "Washington, Pecember 24. ^'To Rear-Admirai A. S. Barker, V. S. N..n commandant navy yard, New York: "By direction of the president. Edgar S. Maday is discharged. Notlfv him. "LOX(J." Perl»he«l In Fire broke out the Flame*. in the house iv> and from the mines, charging $- per month per man. This year the operators themselves furnished the rigs and charge only $1 per month. D. P. Wheeler, cashier of the Citizens' National Bank of Akron, 0.. was electrocuted Wednesday. His body was found in front of the vault In the bank. It is supposed he touched the socket of an electric lamp while opening the vault door, thus forming a connection. The jury ministers, five in number, who heard the evidence against Uev. P. Ling, M. E. Home and Children Burned. The home of John Ashbaugh, u Sunimitville, Ta., farmer, was destroyed by fire and four persons were burned to death Sunday morning. Besides the four children who lost their lives, five persons were seriously Injured. Mr. Ashbaugh was awakened by smoke entering the room he occupied and found the lower fiart of the house ablaze. He made his way outside with his two smallest children and hurried back to look for his wife, brother and four other children who were still in the-house* He-sticeeedet! In reaching a room that had been occupied by the children, but only one. the S-year-old buy, Herman, was there. He could hear the screams of the three others in another room which he was unable to reach. Mr. Ashbaugh could not enter their room. The dames were so tierce he was compelled to figir his way from the house. Meantime Mrs. Ashbaugh bad jumped from an upper story window, and was lying on the ground with a broken leg and suffering from Intel-mil injuries and burns. Bloody Six men lire broke out rf F. D. Limr. pastor of Memorial M E (Jeorge Oeddish. three n.iles northeast ! church of Port Huron, charged by Mrs. of Royal Oak. Christmas Eve, and ea- Agues Held with improper conduct tiiely consumed the house. Part of tho family were still In Detroit buying Chvistmas gifts, but two grown sons of the family wore at home. They were awakened by the flames, anil Wilson (Jaddis nonaged to make it's escape. His brother. Albeit, however, perished. glad the skipper and his crew must to find themselves on home shore at last! Lane, general merchandise, loss $30.- 000. insured for $18,000 in Alpena agencies. Postmaster J. M. Clark, loss $5,000, insurance $1,000 in the Mntuai Fire Insurance Co.. of Holly, Mich. A strong wind was blowing and men with blistered hands and faces fought desperately to prevent a general conflagration. The tire Is supposed to A broken four-foot water main in New York city was allowed to pour forth a huge volume of water into Madison avenue for two hours and a half, flooding basements for blocks around and filling the New York Cen- | l m v e b e e u t h e w o r k o f thieves* tral tunnel. Finally an assistant engineer was found and shut off the water. Damages will cost an immense sum. This is another Instance of how the most expensively governed city in the world gets nothing but incompetence and neglect for its money. Vermont is not one of the great and growing states of the union. Its population increased only 3 per cent from 1890 to 1900, and the total is only 343,- 641. But the Oreen mountain folks are thrifty, as their savings banks sliow. Deposits In these institutions increased M> per cent during the past A Ind ChrUtmaa. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hitchcock, of Traverse City, with their Infant child, decade, They average nearly $100 for »P«»t Christmas Eve with neighbors. Mn»t Have Sobered Him. A drunken Finlander nearly Uirned himself to death in the Red Jacket village jail. A night watchman was attracted by his yelling and scream!ig, and Investigation revealed the fact that the jail was on fire. After several minutes' work by the fire department the flames were extinguished and the drunken man rescued. It Is thought that he set fire to the jail In his efforts to escape. The fire nearly consumed the building and himself. er%ry man, woman and child In the state, the whole amount on deposit being $40,209,0*9.23. Of this total $83,- Wh,en they left for their home, after the Christmas celebration, the babe was apparently well. On their arrival 416,771 are the savings of 107,695 real- S ^ v f M h J S S ? WJ?,8 u&glonS?btd t 0 deata of Vermont, the balance of about ?£2 t \ £ * ^ w)?cbA*^ **£<**' 67 600 000 hAinar IIMUJU-S K« ir7>2. V.6* , n h e r &rm*> w a s d e a d> Heart r ^ S L ! ! l , l f " P 0 8 * * 1 oy 15,466 disease is ascribed as the cause of the Don-residents, _ - Infant's death. A Fatal Fall. Mrs. V^lmev Conklin. of Battle Creek, went outdoors just before noon Saturday and fell on a slippery walk. Neighbors jrot her indoors and the doctor was called. In spite of all aid she died in less than an hour. She is supposed to have received serious internal injuries. The woman was left in a weakened condition by the recent birth of ,\ child, which made the force of the fall too great to recover from. found that the minister's guilt whs nor sufficiently shown to .warrant his suspension nor a trial by a higher ecclesiastical court. The telephone users at Owosso have beeu notified that they will not be charged for one month's service in this quarter because of a poor service rendered during a change in switchboards. It is not the Michigan Telephone Co. which is TO be credited for this, however, but the Union Company, as the independent 'phone is styled in that section. Xewn In Brief. Awfal Death of a Miner. Matthew Schultz, watchman at No. 7 S.nth Hecla shaft of the Calumet & Ileela mine, met a most horrible death. In some unknown manner he fell from the eleventh to the twenty-third level, a distance of U00 feet. The candle he was wearing in his cap remained lighted during the fall and set tire to his clothing afterward. The body was discovered an h>mr later with the face ami trunk burned to a crisp. MINOR M I C H I G A N M A T T E R S . Lowell la to have a canning factory Bay City is to have a potato-starch factory. Battle Creek's newest industry Is a coffin factory. A municipal skating rink is a Marshall suggestion. The Economy Manufacturing ft Supply Co.. of Augusta, will remove to Battle Creek. Camden now has a volunteer Are department to work the village's recently purchased fire engine. The finding of three lxxlies in the ruins of a cabin In the Italian settlement iit Millinocket, Me., has led the authorities to begin an investigation of the case. James Hicks, a prominent iron manufacturer of Cincinnati, 0., Is dead at New York. He was licking an envelope when the sharp edge of the paper cut his lip and blood poisoning set in. Odus Keeder, second lieutenant-Philippine seouts. committed suicide on the morning of December 23 by shooting himself Avlth n carbine on board the Lawton, at Manila. He was suffering from temporary Insanity due to Illness. Apostle Brlgham Young, president of the quorum of twelve of the Mormon church, and the eldest living son of the famous president of the church, is lying critically ill with a complication of stomach and nervous troubles at Fruit Land, a Mormon settlement near Farmington, N. M. Charles Preston, of Middlesboro, Ky., took little Jessie Marlon sleigh riding on the Powell river. The Ice gave way nnd the girl was drowned, despite Preston's efforts to save her. Preston forced himself to go to the girl's mother and tell her of the little one's death and then killed himself in her presence. Fiiclit Iu a ClinrHi. were probably fatally wounded in a general tight at a small country church at Pike Postoflle'e. (>.. Christmas night, and a panic took place among the worshipers. During a religious meeting Charles and Orrin Day appeared and announced that they had "come to clean nut the Leggs," a family with which the Days had frequent quarrels. A general tight resulted in the church and around it. Women and children shrieked and sought safety from-revolvers and knives by jumping from the windows. Only the minister, Kev. Mr. Howe, remained. At the close of the battle six men lay wounded. Orrin and Charles Day, Wesley Legg, Jos. Williams, John Currant and Lebanop Williams. It is believed the six men will die. Many others wore slightly injured. Milca Reprimanded. A determination on the part «f the administration absolutely to terminate further discussion of the Sampsoc- Schley, controversy took shape in the publication of some remarkable correspondence that has passed between Secretary Root and Lieut-Gen. Miles, relative to the hitter's interview published in a Cincinnati paper commentni? upon the Schley case. It is seldom that so severe a reprimand is administered to an officer of high rank hi either service. What the result will be cannot be foretold, although it is assumed that rten. Miles, will submit without further comment. , ovr n Cot Their Deaertx. Theodore nnd Laura Jackson, the latter best known in the United States by the name of Ann Odclln Disa de Bar, / » were found guilty by a jury in the Okl Bailey, London. En jr., on charges of*•*•*•' * Immoral practices aud fraud. TJ* judge nt once imposed sentences of ffc...*^. nnd 7 years' penal servitude upon Jack- •':'§ son and his reputed wife, respectively The prisoners listened to the passing «f • sentence in evident astonishment btfci maintained silence. ' W i Feaatlnf on LlT*na; Flea*. J. Sandbloom, a farmer)88 years old living a mile south of Oakland, Neb' "" was found by his son early Friday lyl lug helpless and unconscious in a hoa yard with swine feeding on the flesh of hie still living bodj. fie is supposed to have become a victim of the frtaid J ! S h e r i l n d f e l ! , n t h , e h 0 feeding the swine. It w*a sW wdi thw hdiltef ! 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V. hadn't dragged.me,into it whether I liked It or not; then I wouldn't be worried as 1 am- this minute, by a specter In the distance of a red headed sister-in-law who is a regular Nobody from Nowhere. I didn't care to make her acquaintance 1A the first place, when you wanted me to take her up. My wretched mistake came about that day I met you and you suggested that I invite her to go with us on our camp* Ing out excursion, because she w a s having a bad time of it at home, with her stepfather^ * G. V. dropped in that evening and took tea with us, and I foolishly mentioned what you had said, and he and Tom were just daffy enough to fall right in with the plan. They said if she never had any good times it would be a nice thing to help her have one for once. I said I didn't see bow we could take a girl like her; we were ail paired off comfortably, two and two, she never had an admirer of her own, as far as I knew; she would just have to tag around after Uncle John and Aunt Alice, who were to chaperone our party. • G. V. said why hadn't she any admirers I - s a l d s h e was so__a_wfully_ plain, and her folks weren't anybody; her stepfather was a cranky old exranchman and hadn't got rich at the business, either, and her very name was a freak—Penelope Dusenberry. Tom said, "Oh, well, ask her anyway, and I'll keep a friendly eye on her now and then." And G. V. said, "Yes, ask her, and I'll relieve Tom occasionally if he finds the job too much for him." , So I couldn't get out of it, and there we are. But she wouldn't have gone half an inch of the way if I had had as much sense as a red a n t I'll tell you why in my next letter. Disgustedly yours, Floretta. Glen Alder, August 6th. Dear Jen:—That Dusenberry girl of yours is repaying my kindness by getting around poor Tom as fast as she knows how—sly red-headed thing; and always so excruciatingly amiable t o me, and so grateful to me for giving "her this little bit of fresh air and streak of sunshine—gush! Tom says she is not so bad looking, now that she is having a good time, blundering old moth he is; she'll have him in a wink. I'm disappointed in everybody —yes, everybody. The country air or something else has turned the whole set into driveling idiots. Here were Tom and Zellle Waters as good aa engaged before they came here, and I asked Zellie Just onpurpose for Tom's benefit, so they would settle it definitely, and now here's Tom blundering into that red-headed minx's web, and as for Zellle, I used to consider her amiable and artless, if she didn't have much of a brain in her silly head, but I believe now, she's a3 deep and wily as an old sea serpent, and has had her eye on G. V. all the time, although she knew I had settled it long ago that he and I were kindred spirits. She's just been fooling Tom and watching for a chance to snap G. V. up, and Tom, like the exasperating old mole he is, is letting her spin her webs while he goes around trying to make that Dusenberry fright have a good time. I wish there weren't any men. Flo. Glen Alder, August 14th. Old Chum:—How goes the camping, say you? Slap-up. Tve heard that <4^ii*¾\ ¾ )•*»•*, Weeping alone on a log. duty performed made a rainbow in the soul, and I reckon It does, but the performance of it, or rather the over-performance of it like to have got me into an elegant mess tor a little while. Flo has repented of her good deed forty timet a minute, but then Flo's good deed wasn't performed very cheerfully in the first place. I'm afraid I might have effaced my rainbow at one time, by mauling O. V., if X hadn't reflected that that wasn't the most approved manner of settling a rival in these days, and besides I might get licked, myself. But I didnt even have to call him out, as it happen**, .TIM* original scheme waa t*a* 0., V. and J wejta to take turns Keeping time; and the little girl Isn't bad company, at all, if she is freckled; she can say more original things with lees talk than any,girl 1^ know; so I put in my best licks for her entertainment— me just aa innocent as an amiable oyster, when all of a- sudden* I found Flo going demented with rage, and G. V. and Zellie (my Zettiet) strolling about together and getting entirely too spoony and moony. That's when I wanted to mart George. A n d oh, how my sweet Z. snubbed me, and acted like a bad tempered spitfire of a kitten; fortunately, she overdid the business a little, and it let in a glimmer light to my old brain. She wouldn't have been so spunky to me, just on G. V.'s account. So when I found her weeping all by her lone, on a log in the edge of the camping ground. I sailed into the consolation business like a duck. She said she was crying because a great woolly spider frightened her, and I diplomatically swallowed the spider fiction, and put my arm around her to protect her from any more spiders. And I give you my word, I haven't had a lucid interval Penelope. since. And she had been jealous of Pen. Dusenberry! As for G. V., the shoe may be on the other foot now, and he may a t this minute* be laying for me, ready to do some mauling himself. Poor old boy, I hope he won't be desperatee enough to wind up his earthly career because I've got Zellie back. Of course it's tough on him, but he ought to bear up, and reflect that he can still be a useful citizen and do some little good in the world, if he can't have the onlygirl any fellow could want. Yes, the camping's a humming success. Tom. Glen Alder, August 20th. Dear Old Dick:—Congratulate me, but don't ever ask me what I saw in her to admire, etc.; I don't know where the charm is, and I don't try to fathom it. All I know is that the other girls are to me like faded out dimity beside some quaint, rich, oriental silk compared with this Penelope, the girl with red hair and yellow specks in her gray eyes. Floretta says she doesn't know how to dress. I don't know how that may be; she had on a thin black dres3 today, mull or calico, or swiss—I don't know what stuff it was made of, but it made her hair look like twisted copper with gold in the curves, and her complexion (between the freckles) like the petal of a rose. She has freckles. I always liked best those crisp looking speckled apples that were a little tart but sweet and flavored like the very breath of an orchard in the fullness of blossom time. I was a bit afraid Tom was about to lose his head, just at first, and I found my anxiety was shared by Zellie Waters; poor, dear little girl. She always reminds me of a nice, plump, sweet, insipid little seed cooky. It was clearly my duty under the circumstances, to chase after her for a while, and get old Tom jealous, if he really loved cookies as much as he had professed to me to do. And it brought him after us with a scowl on that round, blooming face of his, that made him look as much like the Wild Man of the Woods as he could, with that cherubic countenance. Well, I was willing enough to play quits, and he's got her now, and I've got Pen, and all the world is a big, sweet flower. Our fair Floretta doesn't seem to take much interest in our affairs- Tom's and mine. If we try to tell her anything about them, she says her feet hurt her, and goes in the house. T used to think she was a mighty nice girl, until she seemed somehow to have gone into a pickling process. I may like a very little bit of tartness, but I want a heap of good, wholesome sweetness akrng with i t Our outing Is drawing towards a close. I must go and take Pen for a walk to Silver Spring, so this is the finis for now. ,_ G. V. Glen Alder, August 29th. Dear Jen:—I couldn't hardly read your last letter, it waa so scratchy; why. don't you write a little plainer? I shouldn't think you'd want vou* I *»•.«..«* . * » * . ^ , r f » *»'_*? *»: — * . * r > 33=23355=== TOie ode real mys$ery in* the legislative programme iff Cuban sugar. It in now, reported by a Republican senator new dress fussed up ao; Jtll be rat^et gay for,a girt who. la getting along to yourjreare, ... v ;.\ ,,,.;,, Yef/ we're going back home, tfticle r^, _ rr-«r and Aunt aren't, in. any particular who is vttafry interested in sugar that hurry, and Tom and Zellie doa't want Senators Aldricb and Lodsre have declared that the tariff on Cuban sugar must come down. This senator was Mr. Perkins, of California, representing powerful beet sugar interests. The convictions of these two men do not harmonize with the ultra protective sentiment of the senate. The supporters of the Diugley tariff say that the beet sugar interests should be protected, too, and that the Cuban sugar business should take care of itself. On the other hand Mr. Burrows. who represents the Republican tariff and protective principle as well as any man in pvrblle life, says that there should be no reduction in sugar tariffs and that the beets should b e protected to the last. to go, but I made such a fuse they all had t o agree. Those two make out and out fdola of themselves about each other, since they have managed to find out their own Blinds. I can't stand it. Ton needn't write any more here, as we are going back so soon. As ever, Floretta, P. S.—I may aa well tell you, for you'll hear it soon any way. G. V. and that Penelope Dusenberry are to be married this fall. Recommend me to a red headed girl who looks as simple as a cow for deep, underhand duplicity; especially if she's as plain and common looking as a cabbage. Of course it doesn't matter to me; I wouldn't have him, if he asked me. WATER IN 3IMPLON TUNNEL. A F l o o d Delays W o r k f o r » N n m b « r of Days. Several weeks ago there was a fall in temperature in the Simplon tunnel, now in process of excavation through the Alps. The part of the tunnel reached was exactly under a mountain lake, and It was wondered if this fact had anything to do with the reduced temperature. The workmen are now in the central portion of the tunnel, about 107000 feet below the mountain peaks, the usual temperature being about 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which, of course, is too hot for comfortable working. By means, however, of water sprays, and the most thorough ventilation t^e heat is considerably reduced. A few days after the fall in temperature had been observed the workmen struck a vein of water that began to flood the south gallery. The work was stopped and a part of the men had to run at a lively rate to escape an uncomfortable wetting. N o serious embarrassment resulted, however, for the flood was overcome in a few days. Such delays have not occurred as often as it was thought might be the case. They occasion no anxiety for the reason that the work, now more than half completed, is considerably ahead of schedule time. A s compared with the earlier tunnels cut through the Alps, the rapid progress in the Simplon tunnel is regarded as extraordinary. It is due to the fact that the machinery in use is much more effective than that employed in the St. Gotthard and Arlberg tunnels. The present enterprise has the benefit, also, of the large progress made in engineering science in the past decade. —New York Sun. nEFORM foMEyrpp&. • * * & • ; KV--..1 '(,•'•'. Clab Formed s i B t r l U WUt t o Effect'a Chaage. A, Under the leadership of Prof, Her* man Widner, a number of noted ,1»«» of artistic taste have formed at "Qerlin the only male dress reform club In the world, says the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. . A great crusade has been inaugurated against the severe cut of tho present day attire which forces one of the sterner sex to put aside his own individuality and follow a fashion reflected upon every man he meets. While the members of the German Male* Dress Reform club do not favor the ruffles and laces of Louis XIV. they would compromise between that mode of dress and the twentieth century fashion. Prof. Widner has issued a call for suggestions, and many hundreds of designs, some practical and others very grotesque, have been submitted to S a m p l e s * * U l s d B l a n k . Mrs. Sampson writing a friend in Champaign, 111., says: "Admiral Samp- these organized revolters against the son is too ill to really understand your i a w 8 0 f fashion. The idea first selected most kind letter, just received, but if |g a aeaien worked out at a mass meethe were well, he would: wjah to^thank i n g b y t f l e a r t i f i t g Qf t h e c l u b ft u a J a p a n ' * P e t r o l e u m I n d u s t r y . The American experts sent to Japan in 1897 spent six months in an Investigation of the oil regions. It was said that they returned to America convinced that the oil was not sufficiently plentiful to warrant being treated with expansive machinery. Reports of a different nature are now coming from Japan. The British Board of Trade Journal prints a report by Mr. Reutiers of the British Consular service, in which he .says that the petroleum industry has reached considerable dimensions. Nearly the entire " supply comes from the Province of Echigo, on the west coast about 200 miles nearly north of Y o - kohama. Pipe lines transport the oil from the wells to refineries at the seaport towns of Nagoaka,, Nilgata, and other places. These refineries, though small, will, it is asserted, bring the oil up to the American standard. It is proposed to construct a pipe line through the mountain valleys about 200 miles to Tokio for the purpose of starting the refining industry there on a large scale. Petroleum is also found in Yezo. the northern island, but though the supply there is said to be abundant nearly all the production, which now amounts to about 19,000,000 gallons a year, comes from Echigo. you for i t he cares HO much for all 'old times' and for anything that concerns Palmyra. •'Th<> wording of your letter shows that living in the west has not blinded your eyes to the truth concerning recent event**. I have enjoyed your expression of the true facts as you understand them. "My dear husband is qtiite worn out with a long life of concentrated duty. Physically he is comfortable and happy, but the brain is tired beyond ever being rested." F o i l K l i t H a n d - t o - H a n d . Capt. Schoeffel, with a detachment of 18 men of Company E., Ninth infantry, at Dapday. Island of Sainar, was attacked by a large force of bolomen. A severe band-to-lrana tight ensued, in which a sergeant, a corporal and five privates were killed. Capt. Schoeffel w a s wounded, but not dangerously. Five privates were dangerously and one slightly wounded. No proj>erty was lost. Tho enemy was finally repulsed with heavy loss. AMUSKMKNT* IS DKTROIT. WEEK ENDING JAN. i- D E T R O I T OPERA-'Captain Jinks'"-Evcnin?> at 8; Wednesday Matinee at i . LYCEUM THKATK»-"Sis Hopkins" - Saturday Mat., ^>c; Eve , 15,:», to and ,5. W H I T M K Y GRANi>--On the ^ ^ ^ ¾ . 6 ^ w ^ K R t S - A ^ ^ o ^ ^ u n d l r S c , ^ : towing to good advantage the chest uuu sue. ^ve. at 7 :3D ami w: lo; IUC, ioc and ac.; formation. With the thermometer at zero, this is comfort. modified form of the uniform worn by a German Hussar regiment The short coat or jacket fits snugly at the waist and suggests the use of stays, though these reformers are after solid comfort Rows of braid, silver or gold, to match the cloth, as the fancy dictates, outline the graceful curves of the spinal column, the sleeves are a trifle fuller than men usually wear and the shoulders have that long, graceful slope so much desired by the society "belle" and so strenuously avoided by men until these artists changed the fashion. American "Beau Brummels" scoff at the idea of wearing a coat the shoulder seam of which commences about two inches down the arm, for, besides being in their eyes effeminate—that awful word which stands for everything man should avoid—and ugly, they must be uncomfortable, or it seems to the poor, unenlightened fashion's slaves and followers of long established custom on this side of the water. The German Male Dress Reform Club trousers fit tight, loosening somewhat below the knee, and they are trimmed with buttons from the knee down. The waistcoat is thickly padded. T H E M A R K E T S . But is the combination of the broad and manly chests Detroit—Cattle": Lightrto gwd butcher f with the slender, willowy form artisstwVs. » 75¾* 7 ^e J|«n t j J V S J w ; bmixed t i c ? A s t h e chief aim and object of buetchersaand faVcows, sa o4i4 oo'; canned these reformers is to be beautiful as and common thin butchers. «JJ®'JJJ; well as comfortable, the question is a ^US-.a'Jf i J c S e ^ ^ S S ^ h f 9fdeede?s: reflection on the good judgment of the $3 00«i3 85; veal calves active a t $4 50'& , c l u D ^ • P ^ n ? ^ \ o o S « The garments are to be manufac- $3 3o@5 15; tair to gx>od mixed and butcher; tured of gay-colored cloths, varied in &T?' ' ^ o ^ i M : x e d U a n r t a C X ? s ° n ^ j tones, this being intended to give the 5"36;'bulk at |5 %\ pigs and light yoj*"?' j portrait painters a relief from the dull p5offi5 85; stags. 1-3 off; roughs, »» ^»« | monotony of the. present colon. ' The ° Chicago—Cattle: Good to prime, *6 40ft club has written to artist fraternities lnaenldr1e rSs r s$10 50^&6^ 25T; acfa nnceorls?.. V$o1 S00g^2^ 2:0;! ia sUig nosv, ear nEdu rwohPoel e «v>oUl*uimtInesg o'f^ dhreawr idneg's bun?, $i 75«i4 ^: r ,c ^v 4 e i2^J ^ o g ^ - M i x e d ! a n d suggestions have been received in u*nd t / t c h e r s . to"8061 b 35: good t o chok^t j reply. E n g l U h L a n g u a g e S p r e a d i n g . From time to time for many years there has been more or less said and written about a universal language, and several attempts have been made to build up one that would take the place of all tongues, but no progress has ever been attained. While Volapuk and kindred artificial languages have been launched, talked about studied by a few persons, and j western." 'Ssfi&HcV track white '^,r ^e g rt e d t0 the .ihelve!of ,he QSssr2{~5*r'« s.t*cw_»., philological museum, tnere has ap- white is_ quotable at 71c; No 2 yellow at parently been a language growth that heavv, $8 23$K) 60; rough heavy, $5 90¾¾ 15 light." to 25f(ii> 90; bulk of sales, $5 8%13 35. Sheep—Good to choice wethvrs, $3 70(04 50: western sheep, $:: U0«i4 25; native lambs, $2 5t<(i5 85. Buffalo—Cattle: F i r m a t past week's prices; veals, $6©8. Hogs—Heavy, $6 50Sj (i 60; mixed packers. $6 2^6 40: pigs. $5 2o (§5 40; r o u g h s . $5 25«5 60; stags, $4@4 50. Sheep—Natives. $5 65fc5 75; culls to good, ii(ft?> 60; C a n a d a s , $5 40®5 5i>; sheep rtrm; tops, mixed, 53 45@3 65; CUIIH to good, $1 5C ii:> 40; w e t h e r s . $3 75#4; yearlings, $3 70. Cincinnati—Cattle: H e a v y steers choice to extra $5 50<fio75: fair to good. $4 65^ 5 40; oxen. $2*14 35; b u t c h e r s ' steers choice. $4 60<g5 15; fair to good. « 75fri4 50; heifers good to choice,- $3 85^4 25; c o m m o n to fair, $2 oOJio 75; cows good to choice. $3 40C<i4: fair to medium. $2 35<gS 25: canners, $1 50^' 2 25; stockers and feeders. $2 50^4 50. Hogs—Good to choice packers, $6 10(^6 15; mixed p a c k e r s . $5 65-116 05: common t o c h o k e heavy fat sows, $4^6; stags, $3 50(¾ 4 75; light shippers. $5 10(ft5 50; pigs. 110 lbs ary] less. *4 25415. Sheep—Extra $3 15*9 3 35; good to choice. $2 5».Vn3 10; common to fair. $1 25««2 40; y e a r l i n g tftthers. $3 50 S 3 S5; lambs, good to choice. $4 25^4" 75; common to fair. $3 'S/ifA. Pittfburg—Cattle: Choice. $6?i6 W; prime, $5 70^i5 JK>: good, $5 20@5 50. Hogs—Prime heavies. $6 30«Ji6 40; heavy mediums, $6 06 :n« 15; light m e d ' u m s . $5 96^6 10; heavy Yorkers. $5 8W5i'5 90; lijrh; Yorkers, $5 50<St 7 50; i>h?s. $5#o lo. Shevp—Best wethers. $3 75^4; pood. $3 25*73 60: mixed. $2 50<g3 10; culls and common. $l@2; yearlings. $3¾ 4 10; lambs. $3^15 35; veal calves, $6 50(157 50. G r n l u , E t c . Detroit—Wheat: Xo 1 w h i t e . 92c; No £ red. $9}ac; No 3 red. SSc; mixed winter, 89Sc; closing at S*)e per bu. Corn—Inactive and s t e a d y a t fiSVfiSS^ic per bu. Oats —No 2 white. 50c: No 3 do, 49c per bu. Chkasro—Wheat: No 3 spring wheat. 77½¾79c: No 2 red. 86©S7ivc; No 2 yellow corn. 65½¾66c: No 2 o a t s . 46^©47c; No 2 white. 4S4»««49c; No 3 w h i t e , 4SViro49c. N e w York— W h e a t : Spot firm; N o 2 red, S»4e f o b afloat; No 2 red. ST'/jc elevator; No 1 n o r t h e r n Duluth. SS: f o b afloat; No I h a r d Duluth, 96c f o b afloat. Corn —No 2, Tie elevator a n d Tl^c f o b afloat. Oats— No 2. 52c; N o 3 51c; N o 2 white. 5 4 ^ c : No 3 white. 54c; t r a c k mixed 53*i57c. winter red is All the members are wearing the attire first selected until something else is decided upon. promises to become universal. This fact is emphasized by the compilation of recent postofflce reports from all of the countries where letter writing is known. This compilation shows that the postofflces of the world annually distribute 12,000,000,000 lettogs, and of these 8,0004)00,000 are addressed in English. 1,200,000,000 in German and 1,000,000,000 in French, and all of the other languages have lesa than 2,000,000,000 between them. These figures show that the English language promises to become the tongue of the nations. 70*«>c and N o 2 mixed a t 70c. Oata—No 2 white. 61^0: No 2 mixed a t 50c; mixed by sample a t 4Sc, on t r a c k . Y l » l b l e G r a i n S u p p l y . R r a d s t r e e t ' s show tho following c h a n g e s In available supplies s i n c e l a s t report: W h e a t : United S t a t e s aj\d C a n a d a east c-f the Rockies, increased 400,000 b u ; afloat for a n d in E u r o p e , decreased 1.000,- C00 bu; total supply decreased 600.000 bu. Corn: I'n'.ted S t a t e s a n d C a n a d a east of t h e Roe'tles, increased 178,000 bu. O a t s : United S t a t e s and C a n a d a e a s t of the Rockies, increased ¢4.000 b u . Among the snore imw>rtant i n c r e a s e s reported a r e those of 500.000 bu. a t n o r t h w e s t e r n interior elevators, 335.000 bu. a t Om»ha, 331,000 bu. ? t Chicago elevators a n d 187,000 bu. at St. J o s e p h . T h e leading Increases are t h o s e of »0.000 bu. in M a n i t o b a . ©.000 bu. a t N e w p o r t News, 55.000 b u . a t P o r t H u - *ron and :-3,0C0""bu. at Coteau. W e d d e d Life In S u m a t r a . The women of Sumatra have little to complain of. Before the nuptials are celebrated the husband is compelled to settle a marriage portion on his wife, and in case he is legally separated from her he can neither alienate this portion nor touch any of the property she may have brought into the marriage contract. Married people live in separate houses, the husband visiting the wife in the evening. The boys live with their mother until their fourth birthday, when they take up their residence with their father. Girls remait with their mother until they marry, which they do at an early age. When a woman, becomes a widow she plants a flagstaff at her door, from which a flag flies. That flag is of importance to the widow's fate, for so long as it remains untorn by the winds she is compelled by etiquette to remain unmarried. When the first little rent in the flag appears—and it may be the most minute—she is free to accept the first suitor who offers,— Detroit Free Press. Eastern Farm Lands. In the eastern states prices of agricultural land have generally fallen in recent years, in some cases about 50 per cent of the figures asked during the time of high prices. One of the . chief causes for the decline to the value of land in the east appears to be a loss of fertility, in the land itself. due, perhaps, to careless farming. In the central and western atatea there appears to be no such marked decline In farm values aa In the east. In the northwest land seems to have been increasing in value, and in some localities to a very marked degree. Fans laborers aeem to nave profited more in the past few years thaa their employers, or, slmee the fan in the prices of farm producta, even bitter off than some of the farmers who esaploy them. It is also aaid that there la a greater opportunity for mbotere to rise to iadependeat poaltssna i * . egrtcattere (than ever aefore^DetroATrae x f » • •?' m f'\ ... ^ \ r • • -< ;' '••- V " ' r .-•')••:• •' ^ - . ' • - * < • ' ' • * - - , *••&? r ' • • ; , - ; -4 ' * * • : 1 ' - ' .' 1 . ' % *-m >vsfl| ••'Si *^a • 1••M"SHa • ^ • ! .¾ * • .>•*# -J ,'r» ^ h\ t ' V •-n.f? * • ' . . . • ' • ' • V ; .Tf ••':• >••:• ",-;'-•}•:*" | , r ' ; ' ' l " ' t "•.'•' "• ' "'4'" V,- lr-; > • ' " " • • K ?•'•• . * ; • • • . • • > ? . • • • " ' I . " .' »v v i.+v •• • £*'.' tAttT PUTNAM, Leon Lewis visited in Maoou the past week. Geo. Fish was home from Da nsville lor Xmae, Jay Stanton of Wyandotte spent Xmas with friends here. W. H. Placeway and family ate Xmas dinner at Sam'l Flaceway's. Mrs. Will Dardy spent last week with her parents in Webberville. Myrta Hall of William ston is spending a two weeks vacation here. Mrs. Frank Cob win of Ann Arbor spent the past week with Geo. Bicks. Alex Pearson and wife are home from Ann 4rbor for a couple of weeks. The young people of this plac e enjoyed a sleigh-ride Christmas night. Henry Hicks and wife of Jackson spent Xmas with Geo. Hicks and wife. Mrs. E. W. Lake and two children of Forest Hill spent a part of the week at K. W. Lakes. All persons having books from the traveling library are requested to return them to the librarian by Jan. 10, as they must be returned to Lansing. Thousands sent into Exile. Every year a large number of poor sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urped to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. Don't be anexile when Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will cure you at home. It's the most lnfallable medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on earth. The first doee brings relief. Astounding cures result from persistent use. Trial bottles at F. A. Sigler's. Price 50c and 11.00. Evvery bottle guaranteed. WEST PUTNAM. Ella Murphy is home from Ann Arbor. Our school is enjoying a weeks vacation. Wendell Bates has returned from Detroit. Nellie Gardner was in Gregory on Saturday last. Cyrus Gardner of^the U. of Mis home for the holidays. John Murphy and bride are visiting at his parents here. S. E, Bartqn was tbe guest of friends in Pinckney recently. Wm Gardner Sr. transacted business in Jackson last Tuesday. Grace and Georgia Gardner were in Howell one day last week. S. E. Barton and family spent Christmas at Mrs. D. M. Chapman's in Gregory. Miss Margurette Gray Linn of the MAC is spending her vacation with her friend Mabel Tripp. \V. 8. Kennedy and wife of Stockbridge visited her mother and other relatives here last week. Alice and Jennie McGinniss of Dexter were guests of Fannie Monks and Nellie Gardner, k s t week. \tw • The Misses Mabel Monks and Mame Brady are making a two weeks viBit with friends in Amsterbnrg, Canada. Blown to Atoms. The old idea that the body sometimes needs a powerful, drastic, purgative pill has been, exploded; for Dr King's New Life Pills, which are perfoctly harmless, gently stimulate liver Mid bowels to exp«l poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache. poly 2|toat F. A. Sigler's drug y > r e * ;;K WE&T MARION. John Wi&y Sr. and wife North Lak* spent Christmas with their son and family here. Burt Munsil and wife of Bell Oak were guests of Wesley Vines and wi|e pne day las^vreek. A. T, Watson a n O t h e J l S a i r of Mason were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bockwood Sunday last. Thirty-six friends and relatives of Geo. Bullis and wife took dinner with them Christmas day. Phillip Smith and Hannah Trilis of Iosco, were married on Christmas, at the residence of the brides father. They visited friends in Lansing. It Girdles the Globe. Tbe fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It's tbe one perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruise3f Sores, Scalds, Uoils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin eruptions. Only infallible Pile oure. 25c a box at P. A. Sigler's. PARSH A LL VIL LE. Bev. Earl Pearse started M onday for Harriman Term. Mrs. Hibard of Durand attended church here last Sunday morning* Ladies will meet at the home of Mrs. Lucy Wakeman Wednesday Jan. 8. Courtland Bradly of Tawas is visiting his parents and other ielatives here. Preaching at M. E. church next sabbath in the morning at the usual hour. Edith and Jo&ie White are spending the holidays with their brother Chas in Tawas. Pastor Pearce gave a very appropriate parting address to a large and appreciative audience. Robert Petty of Tyrone has passed away, funeral Tuesday at two o'clock. He has been a great sufferer for the past two years. Bev. Davis preached his farewell sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday and has accepted a call from the church from Ken - sington. w* UNADILLA. Wirt Ives of Chelsea visited friends here Sunday. Eugene Joblin of Howell is visiting at Watson Lanes Frank McKinder is visiting his brother Phil of Toledo Ohio. Wirt Barnum, wife and son Clare visited in Munith last week. Herbert Lane of Howell visited his parents at this place last week. Clara Bice of Stockbridge was the guest of Mrs. Geo.. May last week. Fannie Laverock gave a party to a number of her friends Friday evening. Beo Powers, wife and son of Stockbridge is visiting friends at this place. Mrs. Geo. May visited her parents in Stockbridge last Saturday and Sunday. Bessie Lane of Howell is spending this week under the the parental roof. Wm. Pyper and wife visited at L. W. Allen's of Nortn Lake one .day last week. Donald Harris and Kate Barnum visited friends in Stockbridge Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Bell Cherry of Chicago is visiting relatives and friends at this place and Anderson. Mr. Talman and Miss Wiuslow of Lima were the guests of Wirt Barnum and wife the latter part of last week. Fred Douglas and wife of Ionia visited her parents Wm. Liverj more and wife and other relatives 1 here last week. • ^ a n d ^ p K Southwell and " ,ughter of Boots were the pmest of her mother Mrs. Bullis the latter part of last week and the first of this. A Deep Mystery. It is a mystery why women endur e Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved tbat-Electric Bitters will quick ly cure such trouble. **! suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, la., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly cured me, and although 73 years old, I now am able to do all my housework.1' It overcomes Constipa tiob, improves Appetite, gives perfect health. Only 50c at P. A. Sigler's drug store. '*m W—mm Additional Local. Fine weather this. ft. D. Roche was in town Tuesday. A few of tbe young folks had a coasting party last night (Tuesday). Wm. Going and wife spent New Years in Howell. Th«y ate turkey with P. fl. Sexton. A. J. Wilhelm and wife entertained friends on C iristmas day from Howell Plainfield and White Oak. Mrs. A. J. Wilhelm was called to Howell last Saturday to attend Mrs. L. N. Hicks who is seriously ill. Tbe sleighing is about worn out still some use it. A few inches more snow would make excellent sleighing. Miss Mae Tourney of Detroit spent j holiday week with her father here. She was the gnest of Mae Kaason. John Fohey and wife returned Tuesday from Ft. Wayne. Ind., where tbey have been spending the holiday week. A party of twelve couple came oyer from Howell Monday night and had a small dancing party and oyster supper at the Sanford House. Mr. Wilber Caster and sister Florence, of Chelsea, visited friend3 in Howell Sunday, and returning, dined at the Methodist parsonage in this village Monday. Those interesting Letters. The letters from those who are in distant parts are proving interesting to our readers. We have made arrangements for several more that will prove equally interesting. j This issue contains one from Bert Lyons, Havana, Cuba, next week I there will be another from Chas. Poole, and we expect .soon to have a series! from Harriman Tenn., which .we know will be appreciated. j We added several names to our list} this week without solicitation and we intend to add a few every week. If j your name is not on our list.let-us put j it there for one vear. We are not piv- I itig away any cromos but we will pive , you a clean, newsy paper, fifty two i weeks in tbe year. I Cheerful Inducement*. The following advertisement recently appeared In tbe London Morning Post: "A rock built, crenelated castle, buffeted by the Atlantic surge, at one of the most romantic and dreaded points of our Iron bound coast, in full view of tbe Death stoi••.•: shipwrecks frequent, corpse^ common; three reception and •even bedrooms; every modern convenience; 10 guineas a week. Address," etc. Milk and Water. "Pa," said little Willie, "why do they speak of tbe 'milk In the eoconnut?' It's more like water." "Exactly," replied Mr. Citlman. "And that's why they call it milk, very probably."—Philadelphia Record. What has become of tbe old fashioned child tbat cried so bard that It held its breath?—Atchison Globe. Whales are never found In the gull stream. Tastes Differ. Dealer—Here, madam, la a horse I can recommend—sound, kind- Old Lady—Ob, I don't want that sort of a hoi'L(\ He holds bis bead high. | Dealer—Eh? Old Lady—1 like a horse tbat holds bis nose close to tbe ground, so be can see where he's going.—New York Wjsejdjr, . _ Tfcft e > # drtfhtfnl gmrdan which 1 bars «*•!i-known was that of the TiliM& emhmltti whom w a Uttle boy at teboofj^wed to spend my vacations. S*cfc fine cabbage beds, bordered with crisp green lettuce, and all so carefully weeded, raked and swept! Tbey were watered morning and evening before sunrise and after sunset from an old sandstone fountain, green with mosses and water cress, from which escaped by a thousand Uttle holes threads of crystal and tiny singing rivulets. Sarrasln, the gravedigger, held the office of gardener. At first this idea was offensive to my childish mind. Tbe grass seemed to smell of death and the currant bushes to taste of the cemetery. But in a short time I forgot about this, as there was rarely a death in the village. Sarrasln often remarked that his title of gravedigger was more a joke than anything else. At the top of tbe garden, back of tbe old fountain, was a narrow strip of land, rather a lonely sort of place, where M. le Cure used to pass every moment not occupied with the duties of his sacred office. From a distance I could watch him in company with the gravedigger, always moving about in an excited manner and making the most remarkable gestures. They forbade my approach. "M. le Cure does not want you." Sarrasln said. "There are only beehives there." In truth these mysterious hives filled the garden with buzzing bees, darting here and there the livelong day, Intoxicated apparently with pollen from the heart of the hollyhocks. But why was I forbidden to look at the hives? At what strange work were the bees engaged (n the company of a priest and a gravedigger? One afternoon M. le Cure and Sarrasln were called quite a distance away to bury an old woman. Thus left alone, I could not control my curiosity another moment With a beating heart I went straight to the forbidden ground back of tbe fountain. There I found a plot of dry, sandy soil, planted with rosemary, lavender and every variety of herb, all giving a grayish tint and giving forth a delicious odor as they crackled underfoot A thick cloud of bees, shining like gold In the sunlight. Indicated the corner where the hives were located, for Sarrasln had not lied to me—hives there were indeed, but what hives! Picture to yourself an odd array of boxes, propped up one against another and only held In their places by a miracle of equilibrium; long boxes, arched boxes, boxes locking like fabulous monsters with arms and beaks! They were all pierced with holes through which the bees went in and out as tranquilly as though their homes were ordinary hives, but this fact did not reassure me, and. terrified by the unnatural appearance of it all. I fled back to the peaceful vegetable garden. Ten years later a chance walk took me again to tbe village. I found tbe cure broken in health and much older In appearance. The gravedigger wa9 dead. The little garden was almost a wilderness of herbs, but in the distance I heard, as in former days, the hum of bees. This recalled my adventure, and I resolved to make a clean breast of It. On questioning the old cure he began to laush and Insisted upon showing me his hives. There they were In the same lonely little strip of land behind tbe fountain, nlrVhavlng the same odd shapes which had startled my childlsb eyes years before. "It Is an idea of mine." said the cure. "I have worked over it for twenty years. It has cost me quite a sum of money and a great deal of time, but I still hope for success." Can you guess what the old man was working for and what had turned bis hair prematurely white? I will bot ten to one that you must give it up. Fie was determined to make his bees write in tatters of honey. "Vive I'empereur!" It was for this end they had sipped flip dew of morning, darting hither and thither in tbe green valley, gorging themselves with pollen and gathering liquid amber. Ah, If the bees had known! Rut tbe bees did not know. In his office of cure the old priest had always had a certain amount of ambition and In the evolution of what he called his Idea had nourished the most chimerical hopes. The thirteen letters once completed, he Intended to nail them, yellow as tbe sunshine and embroidered in the fine hexagonal cells, on a board, th;» front of which should be carved to represent tbe Arc de Trlomphe. This achievement should be exhibited in Paris, and thp emperor could not do less than accord him a medal and make him an honorary canon. ' But what endless trouble be hod to arrive at this result! These impish bees were so Capricious! Certain Jotters displeased them —. no one knew why. The Inhabitants of an L «.r nn K would find their winding, twist'd dwelling ainjintiirnj arid ln^fiCL^enJe • . . * * > - . , - and would" desert It «wft flHP*ere other annoyances, tfbe V of w e was already spoiled and running to waste, while the 5 of empereur " begun to filL But at Inst tbe day came tbe thirteen letters were good siiupe The worthy Inventor, bowi'vt'i, having one swarm over, deddwi {) add uu exclamation point One luoiith later tbe empire fell at Seiau. uud the republic was proclaimed. "What shall I do." said the cure— '•give other letters- to my bees? Alas. •Vive hi republique!' is rather long, m<l tlKti monselgneur would not permit it!!'-From the French. "lNQ^8«T^rTfl¥"ENQLI8H. «l*adom Is a Slot FUue If Kaow tfce LaasT*****" That hackneyed American maiden who said London was a nice place if you knew the language was not a bit absurd. We speak English, but we have built up our forms of English ezpresslon upon the English of a few shires of the old country as It was spoked between two and three centuries ago, while they have been blending and changing the speech of all their home peoples during the same period. The result is that an American can hardly utter a sentence In England without calling attention to the difference between his speech and that of the people about him. Only yesterday, after 18 months^ residence in England, I rushed up to a conductor in Charing Cross station apd asked, "Which car for Bromley?" He stared at me, and I knew I had spoken a foreign tongue to him, because street vehicles like omnibuses and horse cars are called road cars and tram cars, and there are no other cars in England. If you ask a guest at your home in England whether he likes his meat rare, he asks what you said because be does not understand you. He calls meat underdone when it Is not thoroughly cooked. If you tell blm you fear the asparagus is canned, he is at a loss aga}n, because he would have said it was tinned. To ask him to pass tbe powdered sugar will again set blm to wondering, for be calls it icing sugar generally, though he knows that It is sometimes called caster or sifted sugar. And if you have candy on the table you may not call it so without betraying your foreign origin, for he calls candy "sweets," abbreviated from "sweetmeats," and used to designate all preserves, puddings, pies, candles and jams. To go further along the eccentricities of English at the dining table most persons know, I suppose, that the beet Is called beet root, cornstarch is corn flour, corned beef (or a particular cut* of it) is called "silver sides of beef" and napkins are serviettes,—Julian Ralph In Harper's JSIagaaJpe, Business Pointers. LOST Mack fur tassel. Finder please return to this office. fr or Snte. House and lot in east part of towa Enquire ot Mrs. B. Eagan, t-2 F o r S t i l e . A farm of 100 acres in the town* ship of Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. LEWIS LOVE, t i l Administrator. Notice to Taxpayers. L will be at the town hall in the village of Pinekney, every Friday during December to collect taxes for Putnam Township. PERCY SWARTHOUT, Traas. FOR SALE. A few thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte cockrels, also some two year-old Rice pop corn. Inquire ot H. (T. BRIOGS Pinckney. These cool days remind us that winter is approaching and our wood supply is low. Any of our many subscribers who wish to help u* out alontf this line we would lie pleased to have them do so immediate)}'. STEWART'S ROOFING A N D ROOFING MATERIALS for making NEW ROOFS and repairing OLD ROOFS of aii kinds, Best in thi market. Send for Catalogue, W. H. STEWART, 105 JOHN S T . , v. j*vV . . , '.Jl . ' * " • W% <S •KltfZ* • ' '''. v 4 . ' " < . ' • • •'•• P iftf 'ni\*aJu**titM*U£. tMti£ik~ •OMWiH. aateatt Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch January 02, 1902 Description An account of the resource January 02, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-01-02 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/b82941966431338ccdb8c93a110a23e4.pdf 2ccf7d71231bcc3fd2e09c7cdcbebb8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL. XX. PINOKNEY, LIVINGSTON CO., MICH., THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 1903. No. 2 tf- Twenty-fifth Annmreary. ^¾¾ fc>*t 4ay ot tfee .new yf«ar reminded Miv*nd Airs G. VV.Ctyly that they bad reaobei the 25th mile stone of their married life, and a family reunion was held at tbeir home in Hamburg township. A company of 31 were entertained and a very enjoyable day was spent. ^^- Almost a Fire. J. A. Cadwell and wife were in Detroit last week and on tbeir return home found that tbeir steam beating apparatus had sustained considerable damage. In some way the pipes had sprung a leak and when found the basement was to hjt to enter, but by prompt action a fire was checked. Damages were such as to require a general repair in the_ boiler, and the trouble of being without heat, or setting up stoves these cold days, Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE . . . . - . HOWELL. - MICHIGAN. BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. Our prices will save you money. T r a d e at Bowman's. Busy Store, H o w e l l , Next to Postoffice. Mich. The Holiday § jftre 0Y e r > But you can still find us doing business as before and we have bargains to offer in our lines that cannot be duplicated in the county. We certainly carry the largest, finest and most complete line of Furniture, Cut Glass Lamps, etc., outside of the city. Do,not forget us when in Howell, we would like to show you our goods. Brokaw & Wilkinson. H O W E L L , MICH. LOCAL N E W S . Frank Parker went Jan. 1 to Galord to work. Mr. Wilsey of Detroit, was in town the past week. lira. Sate l o u n g s , of Detroit, is visiting relatives here. Rosa Read entertained his cousin Ross Peters the past week. Miss Stella Clinton visited friends at East Banker Hill the past week. Dell Swarthout of Sand Reach was a guest of friends here tbe past week. Mrs. Kate Saisbury, of Jackson visited relatives in town the past week. Ethel and Orel Eine of Breckenridge spent the holidays with relatives here. Miss Flora Culhane of Dexter wa9 a ffuest of her parents'darTtig holiday week. . Miss Mabel Siller has been under the doctor's care with tonsilitis the past week. Miss Julia Tiplady and Miss Lela Monks spent a part of the past week in Lansing. Married at Howell, Jan. 1.1902, by Rev. Brooks, Miss Julia Benedict and Percy Dudley. Pros. Atty. Shields of Howell and Miss Mary Foley of Milwaukee, were married Dec. 28. Number 32 was the ticket which drew* the doll at F. L. Sigler's. Who hold> the lucky number. Miss Jennie Haze returned to Ann Arbor after spending the holidays with relatives here. We are glad to see 0 h a s . Campbell on the street again after eleven weeks confinement to tbe house. Mrs. £ . W. Kennedy and the Misses Nellie Fish and Nettie Hall, called on Miss Maude Culy Xmaa day. Maud Culy spent a tew days the past week with her parents and re* turned to Ann Arbor Friday last. Miss Ella Murphy is home from Ann Arbor for a short time. She expects soon to attend school at Jackson. She who was formerly Miss Kittie Barnard of this place is reported sick with small pox at her home in Shephard. Miss Mollie Kelly is taking a two weeks vacation after which she will go to Ann Arbor to assist at houso work at the home of Dr. Campbell. Mrs. Ella Jackson has leased her farm to F. W. Fay, of Byron, who will take possession the first of March. Mrs. Jackson expects to move to town. Phillip H. Smith of Marion son of Henry W. Smith of Marion and Hanniah Fewlas of Iosco were married at the home of the bride's parents Levi Fewlas on Wednesday Dec, 25 1901 by Rev. Henensrer in the presence of a goodly number of invited guests. Mr. Smith has traveled through nearly all the western states during the years absence from his home, 1 Sleighing or wheeling—take your choice. Tbe past two weeks have been ideal winter weather. Rev. H. W. Hicks was in Dexter tbe first of tbe week. H. W. Crofoot was at the county seat on bnsinss Monday. Rev. Dr. Ryan of Ypsilanti was in town the first of the week. Minnie Monks visited her friend Kate Gibney of Unadilla list week. Mort Mortenson and wife, of Howell visited relatives here the past week. Webb Yerrington ot Ann Arbor called on friends here the first of the week. Miss Nellie Mortenson of Howell is spending a weeks with her parents here. Mrs. Flora Grimes and daughter Mrs. Bertha oiann were in Howell Monday. Drs. and Mrs. LeBarron cf Pontiac, were guests at Dr. H. F. Sigler the past weefc. S.T.Grimes of Sault Ste. Marie, has been wrestling with the mumps the past week. Tbe Cong'l and M. E. societies are holding union week of prayer meetings this week. The Sigler families enjoyed a reunion on New Year's day, at the home of G. A. Sigler. Miss Mabel Docking has been a guest of relatives in Jackson and Eaton Rapids the past week. Three new pupils added to the school this week: Clyde Mclntyre Cora—Love and—Lucile Shearer. — two To Our Patrons- We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes, to come and settle as soon as possible as we must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are, Very truly yours, TEEPLE & CADWELL Key. and Mrs. H. W. Hicks, and H. G. Briggs and wile dined with F. L. Andrews and wife New Years day. The Mortflnsnn f^rnilins hnld their reunion New Years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Mortenson Howell. Mrs. E. P. Campbell was called to Flint the past week, owing to the death ot her brother Geo. Bouton. A neat little vest pocket dictionary containing 51,200 words came to our table this week from the Home Correspondence School of Springfield, Mass. Stephen Durfee and wife attended the wedding of his brother which took place near St. Johns last Wednesday. Lad and Homer Northard of Grass Lake spent the holidays with thwir cousins Emmel Lambertson and Jas. Culey. The Church Workers will hold thei** monthly tea at the home of Mrs. Frank Sigler next Wednesday, Dec. 15. All are cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Jackson gave a pedro party to a few of tbeir friends on Wednesday evening Jan. 1. A light lunch was served and a general good time was enjoyed. Miss Mae Tourney entertained a few of her young friends at the' San ford House last Friday night. The evening was spent in dancing and lunch was served in the dining room to about 30 guests. Wirt Barton of Anderson attended a weddin? party in Iosco Christmas and took a picture of the contracting parties. He also took a group at W. J. Durkees of a Christmas gathering. Wirt is doing good work in the picture business. Who will fill the long felt want by putting up ice to be delivered to customers during next summer months. Now is the time to think about it. Many more people might enjoy the congealed commodity if it were more easily to be gotten. F. L. Andrews has again taken up the work of Deputy Supreme commander- in-chief of the Knights of the Loyal Guard and will be absent from the printing office for a few weeks. The business at the DISPATCH office will receive careful attention as hereto- fore. Do not hesitate to call, we will try and pleaae yon. Mrs, A. B. Green is some better from pneumonia. Miss Katie Clark who has been suffering with inflamatory rheumatism is getting better. Mrs. Harry Ayers and children, of Detroit, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Nash, this week. • Mrs. Henry Smith, of Marion, was a pleasant caller at this office Tuesday. She was also a guest of Mrs. A. J. Wilhelra. H. G. Briggs and wife were called to Howell Wednesday to attend the funeral of a brotber-in-law, David Wbitacre. Mr. and Mrs. Whitacie celebrated their 53d. wedding anniveriary on Dec. 28. A Lecture. Rev. Fr. Comerfordhas noticed with" regret that the village for the past two years has been without a lecture course, Bealizi ng the necessity of some literary entertainment for tbe benefit of the people he has prepared a lecture on the life and labor of St. Paul, which be will deliver at the Pinckney opera bouse, Thursday evening Jan. 23 1902, at 8 o'clock sharp. The lecture is in the nature of an historical review of the life of the apostle of the Gentiies. Tbe idea of the lecture is to present before the people in a more vivid light the details of a man of whom so little is known by tbe commonality. There is no attempt on tbe speakers part to developthe Pauline view of the dogmas of Christianity, but simply to take St- Paul from the number of historical characters whom we know simply as having lived and died and to cause him to stand before us as a living sen tieot being, still teaching tbe same eternal truths taaght two thousand years ago, still ever new, ever breathing tbe same spirit of the Master. A sleighload of Young people from Pinckney and vicinity spent an enjoy* able evening with Wm. Steptoe and family of Webster New Years evening. « Card of Thanks. To tbe friends, who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved sister, we would extend our heartfelt thanks. MB. AND MRS. J. DBOWN. Card of Thanks. To all who took part in the surprise planed and carried out so successfully on Christmas eve in behalf of myself and family 1 can only say God has promised to reward all that give even a cup of cold water in bis name. You all have our heartfelt thanks. M R S . L E N A S M I T H ; — You m If you buy your Fall and Winter Suits now, during the month of January. We guarantee everything that ought to be guaranteed in made to measure clothing. TO EVERY CUSTOMER purchasing a suit of clothes or an overcoat now, we will make a p r e s e n t o f A BEAUTIFUL SILK VEST, a n d y o u m a y s e l e c t y o u r p a t t e r n a n d s t y l e of vest. All these vests have been selling at from $5.00to-$t .00-ench,- Do not delay, but make now, and get your choice! K. H. CRANE, Pinckney, Agent for the Royal Tailoer. A Good Timo to Buy a Suit Or An Overcoat IN M E N ' S O V E R C O A T S All $13..50 Coats at $9.50. All $12.00 " " $9.00. All $10.00 " « $8.50. All $16.00 •' " $11.50. All $6.00 " " $4.50. IN M E N ' S S U I T S All $7.00 Suits for All $9.50 " " All $10.00 " " AU$12.00 " " All $16.00 ', " $5.50. $8 00. $8.25. 19.50. $12.50. B o y s S u i t s from $1.65 to $4.00—Call and see the Goods. As we have too many Gloves and Mittens will make cost prices on them the next two weeks. January 9. 1902. W. W. BARNABD. Well! Well! We never had such a trade before during the holidays. Some lines of our goods were entirely cleaned up but we still have a few Books Collar and Cuff Boxes left which we will close out at right prices during invoice. Of course we always have a line of Pencils, Tablets, School Books and Drugs. •>-?: F. s your selections ;& K v ! & ' : • m m *;•*;. • NTi •:'f> * «*?• '.%*• IP 'AJ'f- w •A. *-» V . , ' . . ^ •"•:•/' ' ' • • ' ' ' " • ' ' . i . " : •' •:.-.f«'. •'• v*M v->- y I '.V - j'> . . - . , , , . V r f * • ,,. ; y »i. itr 5£ » ; & m » • i^r .> ft *5;. •^f r' >-';: # . :*f- *'<£'' •a r TALMAGE'S SEEMON. 1 ,, ~rrr- THE »ttW VKM. WITH ALL ITS FUSIBILITIES. K**M» T h a t the World Will See to theVflfiSSteg T w a i n Months—Adrlce t for T Q O M la tCepyrlght, 1910; Lould Klopsch, N. Y.) ^Washington, Jan. 6.-In this, Dr. Tmhnage's flrst discourse for the new r, he speaks words of encourageto; all the timid and doubting. text U Expdus xii., 2, "This •Booth shall be unto you the beginning -of months; It shall be the first month •est Ike year to you." The last month of the old year has out of sight, and the first of the new year has arrived. The midnight gate last Wednesday 1, and January entered. The year will, I think, he one of greatest years of all time. It will with blessing and disaster. National and international controversies of momentous import will- be settled. of coronation and dethronement, that will settle Cuban and Porto ttftcan and Philippine and South Af- *k&B. and Chinese destinies. The tam- <eet year for many a decade past has 4ng its millions of graves and reared Its millions of marriage altars. — w > «anrexpect greater events in this year than ever before, for the wertt's population has so vastly increased there are so many more than -in- any. other yearJo_Jaugh_jmd^weep r'. •Ad triumph and perish. Would to God that, before the now opening year has dosed the earth might cease to tremble with the last cannonade and the tteavens cease to be lighted up with •ay more conflagrations of homesteads tntd the foundries that make swords be turned into blacksmith shops for making plowshares. The front door of a stupendous year 9tas opened. Before many of you there will be twelve months of opportunity Cor making the world better or worse, feappier or more miserable. Let us tray that it may be a year that will Indicate the speedy redemption of the hemisphere. Would to God that this «sdgkt Be the year in which the three sereai instruments now chiefly used for Hssonlar purposes might be put to their vansgMtest use in the world's evangel!- satoa—the telegraph, the telephone, the phonograph! Electricity has such psftent tongue, such strong arm, such swift wing, such lightning foot, that It occurs to me that It may be the angel that 8L John saw and heard in apocatyptic vision when he started back cried out, "I saw another angel in the midst of heaven having -*tke everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth and to every nation and kindred and tongue and people." They were tongues of sire that sat on the heads of the disciples at the Pentecost, and why not the world called to God by tongue of , electric fire? Prepare your batteries, sad make ready to put upon the wires the world-wide message of "whomsoever wiH." Furthermore, I notice that January %as been honored with the nativity of of the greatest among the na- Bdmund Burke was born this the marvel and glory of the legal world; Penelon of the religious world; Benjamin Franklin of the phileBopbtc world; William H. Prescott of tike historic world, Sir John Moore of thtn military world; Robert Burns of the jpeetlc world; Polycarp of the martyr ^sjorld; Peter the Great of the kingly -world; Chrysostom of the sacred rhet- «oric world; Daniel Webster of the statesman world. In this month at Hampton court, 1604, a new translation of the Holy Bote was ordered. King James apfteiated a commission of fifty-four men, Afterward reduced to forty-seven. Those men presented the world with a Bsbfe that held mighty sway among the cations for more than 250 years, the revision of the Bible thirty years ago being founded on that revision, which began under King James of 1604. The old translation, made more than two and a half 'centuries ago, sustained the martyrs in the fire, illumined the homesteads of many generations, was the book that was read aloud at the embarkation of the forefathers from Delft Haven, cheered the weary voyagers on the Mayflower, comforted them in the wilds of America, was the book on which the first American concress, as well as the last, took the oath oad with which all the presidents of the United States have solemnized their entrance into office, is the book that has advanced the world's civilization as no other influence ever could, mmA which now lies on the table of -snore homes than any book that was wvec printed since Johann Gutenberg Jwrrowed money of Martin Brother and John Faust to complete the art of •rintlng. What a January in the wttrM'e history—the January that gave 4h* ages a book like that! According to my text, "This month ariaali be unto yon the beginning of sBOnths; It shall be the first month of the year to yon." Through it make ^separation for- the other eleven jsontfcs. What you an* in January SB you will probably be in all the other months of the year. Prepare for them neither by apprehension no* too sanguine anticipation. Apprehension of misfortune will only deplete your body and gloom your soul and unfit ydu for any' trouble that may; , cdme. On the^ other hand, if yob^apect too much, disappointment will be y a m . Cultivate faith in God and the feeling that be will do for you that which is best, and you will be ready for either sunshine or shadow. The other eleven months of the year 1902 will not all be made up of gladness or of grief. The cup that is all made up of sweetness 'is insipid. Start right, and you will be 'apt to keep right Before the ship captain gets out of the New York Narrows he makes up his mind what sea route he will take. While you are in the Narrows of this month make up your mind which way you will sail and unroll your chart and set your compass and have the lifeboats well placed on the davits and be ready for smooth voyage all the way across or the swoop of a Caribbean whirlwind. Behold also in this January month the increasing daylight. Last month the sun went down at 4:30, but in this month the . days are getting longer. The sunrise and the sunset are farther apart. Sunlight instead of artificial light, and there is for our dear old battered earth growing light. "The day-springs from vn &igh- hath visltod us." We uhall have more light for the home, mom light for the church, more light for the nation, more light for tae worlds-light of intelligence, light of comfort, light of rescue, light of evangelisation, light from the face of God, light from the throne. The day enlarges very little, and the reign of sunlight is not much increased, but do not despise the minute of increasing light each day of this January, and do not despise the fact that more light is coming for the church and world, though it come slowly. As we are now In this season gradually going toward the longest day of next summer, so our world is moving forward toward the long day of emancipation and Christly dominion. It may now in the state and the church and the world be January cold, but we are on the way to July harvests and September orchards. Do not read your almanac backward. Do not go out and ask the trees hung_ with__icicles by January storm whether they will ever again blossom in May and leaf in June. We are moving toward the world's redemption. The frozen tears will melt, the river of gladness will resume Its flow, the crocus will come up at the edge of the snowbank, the morning star will open the door for the day, and the armies of the world will "ground arms" all around the world. The January of frost will be abolished, and the balm and radiance of a divine atmosphere will fill the nations. If you do not see it and hear it for yourself, I think at the utmost your grandchildren will see and hear it. The heavens will take part in the conflict between righteousness and sin, and that will settle It, and settle it aright, and settle it forever. In this very month of January, 1643, two months after a great battle had been fought between the army of the king and the army of parliament, shepherds and travelers between 12 and 1 o'clock at night heard the battle repeated in the skies—the sound of drums, the clash of arms, the groans of dying men, and then the withdrawal of the scene into complete silence. These shepherds and travelers repeated in the neighboring towns what they heard, and large numbers of people, expecting that all was a deception, went out on the following night, when they heard the same uproar and tumult in the heavens—the two armies in battle. The king, hearing of this seeming combat in the heavens, sent embassadors to inquire into the mystery. In the night they also heard the contlict and came back to the king and took solemn oath as to this mysterious occurrence. Whether these shepherds and travelers and embassadors of the king were in delu&lon I cannot say, but this I know—that the forces of God and the forces of Satan are now in combat, the heavens as well as the earth in struggle as to who shall win this world for blessedness or woe, and, as the armies of God are mightier than the ymies diabolic, we know who will triumph, and we have a right to shout the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ The King of Kings, the Lord of Hosts, the God of Joshua and Have lock, leads In the conflict. I have no fear about the tremendous issue. My only fear is that we will not be found in the ranks and fully armed to do our part in this campaign of the eternities. Again, I remark that the month of January has seen many of the most stupendous events in the world's history and a rocking of cradles and the digging of graves that have affected nations. In this month American independence was declared, followed by Lexlngtou and Bunker Hill and Monmouth and Valley Forge and Yorktown. January saw the proclamation that abolished American slavery. Though at the time there were tw* mighty opinions and they were exact-, ly onposedrrthoag who. liked the doeuv ment and those who diaBkf^itr-thert is but one opinion now, tndttf It wen put to vote in all the stale* of th4 south, **«hall slavery be r#©stated r< ib&4 would be an overwhelming vote of "No." The pen with whlph.the document was signed and the inkstand that contained the Ink are relies as sacred and valuable as the original Declaration of Independence, «w&a all its erasures and interlineations.' ^The institution which for seventy or eighty years i e p t the nation in angry controversy- has disappeared, and nothing Is left to fight about The north and the south today are in as complete accord as over were flute and cornet In the same orchestra. The north has built its factories on the banks of the Chattahoochee and the Roanoke, and the south has sent many of its ablest attorneys into our northern courthouses, its most skillful physicians; into our sick rooms, Its wisest bankers into our exchanges, its most consecrated ministers into our pulpits—all this the result of the proclamation of Jan. 1, 1863. Rev. Solomon Spaulding was for some time in poor health, and to while away the time he wrote a preposterous religious romance. One Joseph Smith somehow got hold of that book before it was printed and published it as a revelation of heaven, calling it the "Book of Mormon," and from that publication came Mormonism,the monster abomination of the earth. Rev. Solomon Spaulding might have been better I engaged than writing that book of' falsehood*—However much - time we have, we never have time to do wrong. Harness January for usefulness, and it will take the following months in its train. Oh, how much you may do for God between now and the 31st of next December I The beautiful "weeping willow" tree was. Introduced by Alexander Pope into England from a twig which the poet found in a Turkish basket of figs. He planted that twig, and from it came all the weeping willows of England and America; and your smallest planting of good may under God become an Influence continental and international. Now that the train of months has started, let it pass, January followed by February, with longer days, and March, with its fierce winds; and April with its sudden showers; and May, with its blossoming orchards; and JuneT with its carnival of_flowersL andj July, with its harvests; and August, with its sweltering heats; and September, with its drifting leaves; and October, with its frosts; and November, with its Thanksgiving scenes; and December, with its Christian hilarities. March on, O battalion of the months, in the regiments of the years and the brigades of the centuries! March on and join the months and years and centuries already paused until all the rivers of time have emptied into the ocean of eternity, but none of all the host ought to render higher thanks tc God or take larger comfort or mak€ more magnificent resolve than this the flrst month of the new year. But what fleet foot hath the months and years! People lightly talk about how they kill time. Alas, it dies soon enough without killing. And the longer we live the swifter it goes. William C. Bryant said an old friend of his declared that the going of time is like the drumming of the partridge or muffled grouse In the woods, falling slow and distinct at flrst and then follow* Ing each other more and more rapidly till they end at last in a whirring sound. But Dr. Young, speaking ol the value of time, startingly exclaimed, "Ask deathbeds!" wiqwiiiiTjYiwiHiiTi; r* *oloatl*t's alwpto ExplaoaUom of Caeses * aaA affocto of mates. , j -- -• • The pbigve of/p-day is the linaajte-- ecendant of that which. was cWarebT away from London by the great fire";:¾]posBsss a distinct individuality represents one of many , epidemic* which history teaches us devastated Europe **m:iMMM *fcfc itislttsabolished by the disappearance of the dirt which forms their soil and' breeding place. We know the germ, of the plague. It was discovered by Kitasato In 1894, and independently in the same year by Yerslp, whose protective serum is Used as a preventive. The germ is a somewhat shortened and rounded bacillus, that flourishes a,t a temperature approaching that of the blood. Apparently the germ does not multiply by giving off "spores" or seedlike bodies, but by simple division of the parent germs iuto others. It is easily killed. A temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit destroys it quickly, and acids also act efficiently in this direc- ] tion. Yersin found the plague germ living in the soil in affected places. In the earth it appears to be non-virulent, but placed In another environment, say the animal body, it speedily develops into disease-producing powers. Cows, sheep, pigs, cats, and, of course, rats, are affected by it, but the dog is said to enjoy an immunity from the attention? of this bacillus. Gaining access to the body, through the skin for the most part, and probably through some abrasioiL or wound* the bacilli make for the glands, and as these swell an enlarge, constituting what doctors ca)l "buboes," the disease has become known as the "bubonic plague." The fleas which infest the rat are also credited with a share in the diffusion of the ailment, for, charged with the microbes, these parasites will infect other rats, or may possibly inoculate man. Hence the crusade against rats which has been ordered and advised. It may be added that in one form of the plague the lungs are liable to be specially involved, and the coughed-up matter in that case is highly infectious.— London Chronicle. \ attchlttr try/' tiid an old railroad man, "la the* .different inacarnes^l.builtjen exactly same site and ol the s a a r material; Take locomotives, for instance. A railroad wilLbuild a batch of engines, say, 20, of the same dimensions, the same details in every particular, and yet every one will behave'In a 'different manner. There will be( as much difference between them as between 20 men. Soma will tteam wetl, otjiert( not'r 0 n e **** be cranky In a certain particular, and a second in aUH .another. One will be stiff, rigid; another loose-jojhted. And then, just like members of the human family,, aomo will be remarkably unlucky, through no fault of their own* while their mates go through life without a scratch." Kloctrlelty to Gold* Ships. A new electrical apparatus for the guidance of ships at sea is being made at Baltimore. A shoal light-ship will be equipped to throw a 13-inch electric beam skyward, and the reflection, it is promised, can be seen thirty or forty miles away. A Grateful M»n. Cox, Wis., Jan. 6.—With Kidney disease so bad that he could hardly walk across the room for pain, Frank M. Russell of this place was a man greatly to be pitied. He tired out with tSie slightest exertion and in spite of all the doctors could do for him be was growing gradually worse. He had tried many medicines and treatments without benefit, but recently he read in a newspaper abont Dddd's Kidney Pills, and these helped him from the very flrst dose. He took several boxes before he was completely cured, but now he is well and strong as ever he was, and feels very grateful to Dodd's Kidney Pills for his restoration to good hearth. Lavlah Young VandorblU. Young Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt spends money with a hand almost as lavish as that of the nobJ.es of the Roman decadence. On a recent recordbreaking coaching trip that he made from New York to this city he had his own photographer—a youth in an odd gray hat—along with him, and he and his equipage were photographed besides by newspaper men at every stop that was made along, the line. Immediately after the trip Mr. Vanderbilt requested a firm of advertising solicitors in New York to ascertain the names of all the newspaper men who had photographed him, to obtain from these men prints of all the negatives which they had made, and then to order three dozen mounted pictures from each negative that was good. A photographer of this city who had made three negatives got an order from the firm of solicitors for nine dozen pictures at $6 a dozen. One day's work filled the order, and he earned that day $54. He says there were at least seventy- five pictures made of Mr. Vanderbile on his trip, and at least fifty of these were good. Therefore he estimates that, what with the bill of the advertising solicitors, this great ordering of photographs by the young millionaire has coat him fully $1,000.— Philadelphia Record. Agod Woman Commit* Suleldo. Flint, Mich., dispatch: Mrs. Clarinda Chatfleld, an old resident of the county, ended her life In Flushing by hanging. She went to her bedroom in the house of her son, Daniel Chatfleld, and looped a handkerchief about her neck and over a bedpost, afterward sitting down and slowly choking to death. She was 76 years old. Loss of her property 1B said to have caused her to grow despondent It was learned that she had clandestinely purchased her own casket and stored it In Mundy townsBTnr ~ Brooklyn. N. T., Jan. 6th.—A very timely and practical suggestion comes from a physician of this city. He says, "Take Garfield Tea, the Herb Medicine. It is especially needed at this season when the system is apt to be out of order from eating: rich food. This wonderful remedy cleanses the system and regulates the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. It is simple, pure and effective, and Is good for young and old." Found a Duck Inside a risk. The remarkable discovery of a full grown duck In the stomach of a halibut Is reported by Captain Kilgore ot the United States revenue cutter Rush, now stationed at Sitka. The fish, an unusually large one, was caught by one of the quartermasters of the cutter Nov. 13. In a letter dated Nov. 14,.Capt. Kilgore describes the landing of the fish and the discovery of the bird as follows: "It has been the habit of the crew when the cutter comes into the harbor to set a troll near the vessel for halibut, which are found in these waters weighing from 50 to 76 pounds. When Quartermaster Pedersen, an enthusiastic fisherman, hauled In his line yesterday morning, he was rewarded with a fine halibut weighing 170 pounds. The landing naturally produced quite a commotion on board. But the surprising feature occurred when the halibut was opened in process of distribution to the messes. A blue bill duck as large as a mallard was found tn his stomach in a perfect state of preservation, its flat bill, feet and feathers all in place as in life, The; fish, evidently, not satisfied with his meal, feathers not being very digestible, came along, took the hook baited with salt herring, which resulted in his capture. I have seen thousands ol fish openedVfrom Bmelt to shark, and knew that sea birds caught ash, but this is the flrst instance in my ex* perience when the order was reversed/ and a duck was found in a fish." [ Country Boy Squelches City Uncle. He was a typical small boy, who lived in a well-to-do town in the western part of the state, with pride in his native home, and a vague idea that city people considered, all outsiders as small potatoes, and few in a hill at that. Now, when his mother, brought him to Milwaukee to visit her brother, he held his head proudly and intended to convey the idea that he and his were of some importance. His uncle took him to see the different big buildings, including the Pabst theater, the library, postofflce and the various churches. One Sunday they were seated in St. Pauls*. The mother turned her head to take in the beauty of the pictured windows with their pretty colorings, and secretly wished her lot had fallen in the city, but the boy sat bolt upright as though such surroundings were very common to him. When they reached home his uncle remarked, "Well, Tommy, the church is something grand compared with your buildings in C—." With an impatient toss of his head, Mr. Impertinence announced: "It wouldn't make a woodbox for our Baptist church."—Milwaukee Sentinel. If a man is too proud to beg and too honest to steal the only thing left for him is to get trusted. When a man Is fired he feels a coolness toward his late employers.— Boston Transcript. Henry VIII of England had'the reputation of being an inveterate miser. MRS. HULDA JAKEMAN Wife of President Jakeman of Elders of the Mormon Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, Recommends Lydla £. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound For Woman's Periodic rains. u DEAR MRS. PINKHJLST ;—Before I knew of Lydla E . Pinkham's Veg« etable Compound I dreaded the approach of the time for my menstrual period, as it would mean a couple of Pawn Broking In Anstrht. In Austria pawnbroking is in the hands of private persons, except in the capital, where the emperor, since the time of Joseph II., has been the pawnbroker- general. The imperial pawning office has lately experienced a complete transformation. Originally formed out of an ancient convent and adjoining church, it had long becomefar too small for the volume of business and has been razed and replaced by very fine offices, with spacious auction rooms. Henceforth the interest on loans will never exceed 10 per cent. MBS. HULDA JAKEMAN. days in bed with intense pain and suffering. I was under the physicians care for over a yea* without any relief, when my attention was called to Lydla E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound by several of our Mormon w o m e n w h o h a d been cured through its use* 1 began its systematic use and improved gradually In health, and after the use of six bottles my health was completely restored, and for over two years I have had neither ache or pain. You have a truly wonderful remedy for women. Very sincerely yours, Mas. Hn.DA JAKKMAX, SaltLakeCity,TJtah." —98000 forftft If aboot tutlmotlai It net gttmlif. Just as surely tts Mrs, Jakeman was cured just so surely will Lydia E, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure every woman suffering; from any form of fe* male ills. Mrs. Pinkham advises sick women f r e e Address, Lynn, Mass* '«i' • ' . . •«'< • * , '' r . ? : • - • • : ? • ; . ; • : > ) ' • > ' " • . « * • , • • < & ' & •T^i':;<?' m &v > ^ : ^v; | * K * # M. ^ - - ^ },'*-< • * i v . ..rt* 3:?-. ••w" :¾ ^ #-•*>,? <i\' •=fe •>;•:• -/#> W • • < * ' . - ; • ,'K-' . W ,-:^- '<<> >;?•• m ^•HK^fii m*; »<'*n .'/% ^ ¾ - - ^ , . . > ! « . . _ . • - ! * . ' . , . . -.TjiniM j » " i " " . •', ' i"11"11" •>»» " • * I"""> ,<m nn' " U i,,"' ' 7" : J< ' : ' • > • ><".'. v- .<./(*< • J ' C I O C O ' I ' o' .•'<. «"o'o\:> .;< -/o'C'o'OTfo" liA^* \Atrt4l hi; >f^''s'r, «' •» _il I I ' OF SOAP If -Mi , J v *>l f » . . , / • < " t . \ R •-- fljf" p»r-} BY T. H. LANCASTER. , . (Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Futt Co.) Of the ttoir .waited voices in tb» 11- "About the patfi i',* ' only one was speaking in tne big '• defense. But that one was holdits .own fairly well' until somebody, a, man, spoke out in bitter condemnation: "And lie carries with him eternally an atmoto're of seeateil soa>" It waithen thai iiie thin, wiry voles first madia itself heard, striking across the silence \fc duteb consternation. ' "He is a* dentist and has to wash bis hands a hundred times a day/' "No matter," retorted the gentleman of the opposition, "a man may wsah his hands Ave hundred times a day without turning himself into a perfumery shop." Against suph arguments even the thin voice hesitated about flinging a missile. Woman-like, she changed her ground aafti a clamor of tongues filled the room. That night the big man went to call on the girl with Cke thia voice. She smelt the soap |a 4fee hall, "It would never be necessary for him to send «B a card, Every one is —familiar with -Ms - favorite brand._and it is load enough to make itself heard on the -sixth floor. N» wonder he has never married. Imagine any woman conaeattnc to share such an atmosphere^ . Then tbay laughed, w e n that other one who had tried to defend him ia the beginning. And tthe gentleman who lead the opposition had turned deliberately aad looked at her. The girl's tdheefks flamed anew at the remembf>£ »ce and £bis -time their fire was wholly ol righteous indignation. For her .part she much, preferred scented band", to unsavory manners. She opened <tJbe parlor door with a sting of recklessness in ;her .mental attitude. 44What is wxong?" the asked as soon as they had shaken- bands. **£ have been thinking," she answered with xatner savage determination. The /big man smiled upon her, lazily genial. '*£t appears to have been a disturbing* (experience," he commented at length. **U always jta,"she turned tolook at him. He sat in the full light, calm of brow and lip, with that ever-present suggestion of broad tolerance— and scented soap. The girl shrank a little into the shadow. "If it ts-a ifair question, what were those troublesome'thoughts?" "I don't Imagine I could manage more than one. I never venture into the plural with thought. I was thinking what sharp ^contrasts our reals strike with • our ideals. We are never what we-Imagine we are or would like to toe." "Wiiy, il<don't know," he studied the outliae iof> her rhead with satisfied eyes. "Aran'.t ..you-what you would like to be?" he questioned dreamily. "I? I .was.not thinking of myself." "So it its «1 who. am falling so far short," ihe (remarked good-naturedly. "Dont tain ithe trouble to deny i t I know by .your .manner that it was one of ua." "But I <dtanU mean »' He emitted encouragingly. "Go on." "I didn't mean that you fell short of my—1 meant that you probably fell lar short of yonr.own ideals." He paoaed a:moment to enjoy her delicious confusion. "What do you fancy my ideal .would.be liked?" he asked. "Oh. bi^ and .strong and sensible and perfumery, you know." "But I do not use perfume." "But you do." She paused to pall /her pluck together, "You do use scented soap that is outlandish. It smells to heaven." The big man's targe composure wilted. ' He started up and looked around tor his hat. "I," he began mlaerably—"I had no idea that it was noticeable?" The girl with the thin voice got between him and the door. "You muin't go," she pleaded with distressed eyes. "You musn't go like this; we've—we've been friends too long." His composure came back in part. "I am only going to rinse my hands at the first fountain.n "Don't go/* she Insisted. "I—I like scented soap." "But I do not," Ike returned briskly. "Good heavens, why didn't you tell me about it sooner. •' Think of the horrible half-hours I have inflicted upon you." "I did not *»d them particularly had," she said Absently as she moved away to bend over the flowering plants. The big man -looked at her longingly and hesitated. "Since I have begun In an atmosphere of scented soap I might as well " He left the thought unfinished and laid aside his hat. "I want sum to do something for i-iiK f } ' H ff&iw -..•MM-ytt'ttfi \f-:i*?'4. •: i , The Distinctive Value ** • v • of Syrup of Figs is due to its pleasant form and perfect freedom from every objectionable quality or substance and to the fact that it acts gently and truly as a laxative, without in any* way disturbing the natural functions. The requisite knowledge of what a laxative should be and of the best means {or its production enable the California Fig Syrup Co. to supply the general demand for a laxative, simple and wholesome in its nature and truly beneficial in its effects; a laxative which acts pleasantly and leaves the internal organs in a naturally healthy condition and which does not weaken them. To assist nature, when nature needs assistance,^ is all important that the medicinal agents used should be of the best quality and of known value and Syrup of Figs possesses this great advantage over all other remedies, that it does not weaken the organs on which it acts and therefore it promotes a healthful condition of the bowels and assists one in forming regular habits. Among its many excellent qualities may be mentioned its perfect safety, in all cases requiring a laxative, even for the babe, or its mother, the maiden, or the wife, the invalid, or the robust man. Syrup of Figs is well known to be a combination of the laxative principles of plants, which act most beneficially, with pleasant aromatic liquids and the juice of figs, agreeable and refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system, when its gentle cleansing is desired. The quality of Syrup of Figs is due not only to the excellence of the combination, but also to the original method of manufacture which ensures perfect purity and uniformity of product and it is therefore all important, in buying, in order to get its beneficial effects, to note the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of every package. (^JfOIffllAp^YRUP m San ItfoulaviUe* Ky. •FOR SALE BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS. i. ' ' n r • .,11. |., iii> : .... |. i ' . . M I U I V I U I I ; r u m n C a t Now York. N. Y. PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLB. ' tf .:1 I- . » ! ' .f ri. . . i 111 III • i t I M i . . i n j • 1 1 n . . _ >n>. . , < . . . . , . » ! , - 1 1 - . 1 , . . 1 - . - 1 1 ,H i . - . . i -.-111. i i B r : : . ' - . t ! i i - - . . . I I ! A i ; i - l l ' i ' t . !•' '• '1 . - i i - . l . r . . i n ( 1 ( 1 - / : 1 . < M » ' i i l i ' i ' • > . . . ' < • .1-¾. -•/(.lit tut:.iil?..i. tt> ,1/1. M H . ' I I I I H I I I I I . --i i ; --11 * n . l i u . l i ' l ' . j ; : ! . "I did not find them particularly had." way above anything little or foppish." "And I am none ol these good things r "Oh, yes, you are. You are all of them." The big man thought a moment "Then where does the sharp contrast come in?" he asked. "I don't know," she stammered. Then with a plucky resolve not to give over the game, answered: "At any rate, you don't meaa to bo foppish— it you really appear to be." "If I am?" It never occurred to him. to be angry; h«r blushes wars .too tempting. "Until death do us part" m©," Tie remarked. "I want you to recommend a new brand of soap." "'Nonsense," she returned with a qaiek breath of relief. MIt lift not so much nonsense as you taagtoe. If I used the same brand of soap that you use, you would not notice i t " **But other people would." **I dnn't care for other people." The thin voice struggled huskily against the overgloomlng silence, "I made them shut up," she said. •"Thank you." It was a terrible blow to nm strenuous manhood. He had been defended by a woman—for foppifitmeaB. He clenched his oversavory hands vindictively. "You defended me, yet you admtt that I was .guilty?" "What defense could you make?" -IT* carelessly. "Oh. I just told them yon wietre the manliest man in town, whether yau»chose to wash your hands in coaintar ,or cologne. Let's change the eabjert," "Certainly. *Can you exist a little longer in this—sweet-scented atmosphere?** "Yes, Istojeafl," she was relieved and her smile allowed it, but the big man's composure 4id not,return to him. His hands were still clenched and he stared at the flowers with anxious, unseeing eyes. "They are pretty, aren't they?" "Yes," absently. "You mean the flowers? Very pretty. Whenever I have planned a home I have always pictured a stan** of flowers like this with you there *,o supply the sunshine for them—and me. Such fine fancies I used to weave—when I should have a big enough baak account to guarantee comfort for one little woman. Now this scented soap. Ah, well, you do not begrudge me those dear dreams, do you?" "Very promptly she answered him. "I don't begrudge you the reality." He took his eyes from the flowers and looked at her earnestly. "Would yau give me a helping hand toward it?" "Why, yes." "It would mean giving it for all time—until death do us part," he said huskily. The girl hesitated a moment, looking hard at her right hand; then she moved slowly and laid it in the big palm held open to receive i t "Until death do us part," she repeated softly. They had both forgotten about the atmosphere of icented soap. ma cOlntmeuta £o_* Catarrh That Contain Mercury, As aMveurv will surely destroy the sense of • • e l l •nd completely derange the whole system when eoberlog It through the mucous surfaces. Soca articles should never be used except ou prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the danag* they will do is tenfold to the good you caa paesibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by P. J. Cheney & Co., TttOeSo. 0., contains no mercury, and is taken internally,.acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall'-B-Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 11 i* taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by P. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonialsfree. Sold Druggists, price 75c per bottle. « Family Pills are the beat. The sun -will keep right on shining no mattes' 3u>w much we may talk about its black spots. If <me-half the world doesn't know how the other half lives, the other halt is frst as ignorant. Time proves all things. It has seen Wizard <Oil cure pain for over forty years. Many people know this. Keep -your heart full of sunshine, and God -will soon give you a face to matefe it. Stops the Cough and Works Off the Colli Laxative Broruo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c A sittitiar h e o is quite a n x i o u s as t o the <Mitooeme of h e r m i s s i o n ; s h e broods aver it coatUmtig.—.Lowell Courier. ••rYS^ermanwitiyrnrea. yotiwornenrnom*—,..,.., * r t t d*y » u*e of Dr. Kline'K Great Nerve keaturvr. Send for F R E E 8 2 . 0 O trial bottle and trmtiea. tot. R. H. K U K C Ltd.. SSI Arch St.. MUUdelbOU, Fa. Two Handred Kaported Drowned. A waterspout at Saffee, Morocco, in undated the lower part of the towi -for twelve_bx>urs1 sweeping everythint into the sea. Two hundred~pers6ns art reported drowned. There are no Eu ropeans among the dead. ' The damagt is enormous. Saffee a fortified seaport, has a population of 12,000. It is inclosed by massive walls and has a palace. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color more goods, per package.than any other. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. The man who doesnt advertise gets more dust on his goods than in his cash drawer. ff Vo« Suffer Prom Rheumatism trv a bottle Of MATT J. J O H N S O N S 808S, Guarantee goes with it. W h e n s o m e people say, "Get t h e e behind me. Satan," t h e y d o n o t want h i m t o ^ct o u t of reach. M r s . W l n * l o w * » S o o t h i n g - S y r n n . For ehiMrwi twthtng. aofMtvi th9 gnmx rtMue** In ItaraiuaUon, aUaja paio. eur*i wind ooilc &o a battle. T h e words of a weak w o m a n often carry m o r e w e i g h t than t h e m u s c l e s of a s t r o n g m a n . W H K X ¥ O C G O T O B U T B L U I N G , Ask for Buss Bleaching Blue. Made by Taa Eusa Oompaaj, South bend, Ind. N o matter what a m a n ' s o p i n i o n m a y b e . if he violates t h e law he is o p e n t o c o n v i c t i o n . General Health* Gentlemen:—I used two bottla Baxter's Man rake Bitters and i t a decidedly good effect along the of general health. I took it foe dig—j tive troubles and was much with the result. G. A. Botsford, away, Mich. FARMS and Stock RaaehM Bar Neb.. Minn, and a Oak Taa Land Co., tm Hftfc S t , S t o u O D R O P S Y . 3 S o n e n m - «a«e». Book of tettorontoi* «a /asa. MLM. a. ssaavs IM mkxw ~4&*-.~c -±'*>\i *•' ?: •\ (iC APSICUM VASELIIE ( PUT UP IN COLLAPSlBUi TUBSS > A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not biiater most delicate skin. The paia-allajtnff curative qualities of this artiste are wot f ul. It will stop the toothache a t ooee, relieve headache and actatiea. We ret mead it as the best aad aafest external counter-irritant known, also as an remedy for pains in the cheat and and all rheumatic, ncuralffie and govtr plaints. A trial will prove what for it, and it will he found t o be in the household. Maoj people say i t best of all of your preparation*.*' Prise IB cents, at all druggists or other dealers, er bw sending this amount *e>as faa post we will send you a tube by mail should be accepted by the pablie . same carries our label, as otherwise H i s genuine. CrlESEMOUOH MPO. CO.. 17 State Street, NIWTOBK Grrc T h e r e i s anniJh t e n d e r n e s s in this s e e m i n g l y e r u e l world, h u t the b u t c h e r rarely finds it.— C l e v e l a n d Plain Dealer. A I . W A T S C S E B U S S B L E A C H I N G B L U E , acknowledged the leading bluing. Made by The Kuss Company, South Bend, lad. Might sh«ia should last longer than dress shirts because Ihcy arc never worn out. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as acoujrhcure.—J. W. O B B E I N , 'ZZZ 'fhird Are., N., Minneapolis. Minn.. Jan. tf. ltfOJ. A Disabled Man is certainly not is it, and Sprains and Bruises disable, bat fts Uwfcars St Jacobs Oil come* in for a prompt, a m eon. It Conquers Pain PHct.2Sc.aMl 51c. SOLD BT ALL DBALBRS IK KSDXOCCS. T h e devil in s o m e shape is b e i n g m a d e w e l c o m e i n t h e h o m e w h e r e t h e B i b l e h a s dust on it. JUST THINK OF IT Every fanner his own landlord, no incumbrances, his bank account increasing year by year, land value increasing, s t o c k increasing, splendid climate, e x - c e l l e n t sohools .and churches, low taxation, high prices for cattle and grain, low railway rates and every possfble comfort. This is the toututiou oi tae tu»mer in Western Canada- Province of Manitoba and districts of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Thousands of Americans aro now settled there. Reduced rates on all railways for homeseekers and settlers. New districts are being opened up this year. The new forty-page Atlas of Westsrn Canada sent free to all applicants. F. Pedley, Sunt, of Immigration. Ottawa, Canada, or J. Grieve. SaultSte. Marie. Mich., M. V. Mclnnes, No. 2 Avenue Theatre Block, Detroit. Mich, | C. A I«aurier,Marquette,Mich., H. W. Williams, | » 7 Spitaer Bldg., Toledo, Ohio, or Joseph Young. MH State St., Vast, Columbus, Ohio, I Canadian government Agents. ! S A V E F U E L NEAT ADDITIONAL ROOMS by attaching BURTON'S FUEL ECOXOM1ZKR to your stove pipe. Saves one-third fuel. Price, $4.50. Your dealer will supply you. If not, order direct from u s . . | W. J . BURTON A C O . ! m CASE STREET, . DETROIT. MK& Catalogs* and toatimoniala on requeak Saber's Rape gives Rich, green rood at Hoc a ton FARM a&unfB SZKM i m i JAIXJ 1,000,000 CBstamers^ Proudest record «f » - y aetdaaaa and yet we ara reaehtnir o a t for i desire, by July 1st, S«MM a w * i this unprecedented offer. $10 WORTH FOR 10c i wUl mall a p o a fccelp* o f Me la staoapi r great c*t*Jop»e, worth atiaai t o ea\jr Id* awake fanaer or awraeaer. to- j L c e « » r m t h naear farm seed amaaaei ^ ponitlrety worth tlAM to M 1 P W start with, open feeetpt of h a t 4 Hi H Please send this adv. with lOo to Selser. lOo l a *« aarlleat oELD^- The Literary S J <Jay in New Ybrk otthm Londoi% SIR RICH&RD CAUVWVDV ', P i S O \ S CURE T - O R - t?TKt poofhsyrop. fastosGood. Use in thna »ohHwr drugglnta. :QN.auMF.Xf- DYLI MALET <* A u T h o r o f f The W a g e s of S i n t » MThis rermrksble nore\ sets (be daughter of Charts Kirtjjs'ey almost at her father's sM?. Cooapamt to tae ' phenomenally successful* novels«f the c*ay. it lowers like a r>Ahvttfft**— 1 ¼ Literary Digc:t. D0DD, MEAD &C8. .v - »*-. t r4- J V/, N. U.-DETROIT— NO. 2 . ^ O X m* •'• wmmm> ^ I ^ J P * ! * * - <• » ';«*<• : • < * &\--, .-.^-^ *m m*- ||B,i j)UWIMi)M»| 11 » » M 1 II-,' mn*m*mm^ yt*?^: y> '•NV • . - I , ' ; ' • ; .y.vj, ; % * • js,' l.'i »> h If;' ' • ' • • • . fe ,.v. !>• " !.'* * J » • \ t •ft J fA mP. * l i & i W ,M~ • * ' > • • •iw f terkntg ftyntefc. F. L ANDREWS <1 CO. PMOPRICTQRS. THURSDAY, JAN. M 9 0 2 . T O C u r e a C o l d i a O n e D a y Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the raonej if it fails to cure. E. JV. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. The following item should be pasted into the hat of some who drive into our village: "Owners of horses should not forget that there is a state law against cruelty to animals, and the failure to blanket a horse on a cold day constitutes sufficient evidence to compel the owner to pay for his forgetfulnes." S t o p t h e C o u g h a n d w o r k s o f f t h e Cold. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. N o ' u r e , no pay. Price 25 cents. The novel attraction at the State Teacher's Association, at Grand Rapids, was a lecture by the famous negro educator and orator Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Alabama. Nearly four thousand people assembled in the auditorium to hear his address on "Industrial Education at the South." He gave a history of his own life and an account of the growth of his school which now has 1,200 students, 86 instructors, 52 buildings and 2,300 acres of land. The school prepares its students for the various trades and industries in addition to their literary education. Mr. Washington spoke in an easy but earnest manner and enlivened the subject with mauy humorous stories and jokeSi. He possesses .-remarkable, eloquence. All diseases start in the bowels. Keep them open or you will be sick. UASCARETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a pickening griping feeing. Six million people take and recommend Cascare's. Try a 10c box. All druggists. If . the old saying, "All the world loves a lover," is true, then the fiction in the Cosmopolitan for January should be popular, indeed. All the stories vaiy in treatment, plot and action, from FrancesCourtenay Baylor's charming story, "Cupid's Practical Joke," to Maarten Maarten's •atrong domestic tragedy, "Her feather's Wife," but all have love for a central theme. "M Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is tho order of a woman's preferences. Jewels form a magnet of mighty power to the average woman. Even that greatest of all jewels, health, is often ruined in the strenous efforts to make or save the money to purchase them It a woman will risk htr kealth to get a coveted 'gem, then let her fortify herself against the insiduous consequences of coughs, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Booschee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest consumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease trom the system, It is not a cure all,but it is a certain cure*for coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You can get, Dr. G. G. Greene's reliable remedies at F . A. Sig- 1 r's drug store, Finckney. Get Greene's Special Almanac. Several -Detroit factories are being closed owing to the scarcity of coal. She would do well to ship a few of her idle men out this way, as faimers who have wood to cut cannot get help at from 50 to 65 cents per cord and board. Wood is a luxury and coal is still in the mines, and the miners are ont of work several months in the year. Babtcribe for the DISPATCH From Oklahoma. A letter which contains an account of the trip from Lawrence Kan., to Pawnee O. T. Pawnee, O. T., Dec. 16,1901. On Dec. 8th at 11:06 p. m. I left Lawrence, Kan. for Pawnee City O. T. This was a very pleasant interesting ride as there was so much to see. At daybreak the train was running along the Arkansas river. This was much like the Missouri river only considerable smaller, about one half of the river bed being clean sand. The country south of Winfield (Kan.) is very level, except for a creek without water once in six or eight miles, otherwise it is very level. In places there is a good growth of timber about 12 to 24 inches in diameter and about 25 feet long. This is called first class timber, is known as Blackjack oak. In Michigan it would hardly mak e fire wood. I t is very crooked and about half dead. The timber when you get in Pawnee is much different, although little larger, it is about all oak timber and 1 have been told that Oklahoma contains 17 kinds of oak timber. I have seen a great mauy different ones here. I'll say something about the crops in southern Kansas, and northern Oklahoma. The wheat was the greatest I have ever seen. In some sections it was, easily ten inches high aud as thick as it could stand. I never saw wheat in Michigan to equal it this time of the year. Some fields will be nearly as far as the eye can see and nearly every field had from 25 to 200 head of cattle, horses or hogs on it grazing. This seemed v e r y s t r a n g e t o m e a s T l i a d n e v e r seen wheat pastured before. There was also a great corn crop here. Great fields of corn stalks standing; many were picking corn as I cam through. Some of the finest scenes I have ever witnessed was just north of tho Oklahoma line. There is a strip of country here that is as level as a aouse floor and a wagon road along the railroad was hard as rock and of a reddish color. In the distance is au Indian school called the Chilocco Indian school. The sun was about two hours high and I come along here and I was told the school was about two miles from the railroad and was one of the prettiest sights I ever saw. The reason why is because they are built of sand stone and are very large. Each one containing a great number of windows, then the red rays of the rising sun made it very picturesque. Next of interest was the largest ranch I saw. This was on the west of the railroad and contained 10,000 acres of land without fences. G. W. Miller is manager and owner aud his employees residences make a town of their own. I think 250 mules and horses is a safe estimation I saw along the road pasturing and I counted in one yard 14 McCormick binders. The ranch was quite a sight to me. I had to lay over in Guthrie about two hours and a half. Gu - thrie is a city of 10,000 inhabitant and a business city. It is one of the largest cities in Oklahoma. This was the roughest town I have struck so far. You often hear of rough towns out there, but they are not in it with the towns out here. "There are rough towns" I can say. My next and last trip is from Guthrie to Pawnee a ride of 75 miles and is a very picturesque one. The rocks were the greatest sight to me. Bart o f the way railroad is along the foot of the river bluff and on these bluffs are rocks—sandstone—as general they vary from two to five feet in'thickness and often contain five or six hundred square feet of surface. There are seven curves in the river which come right to the railroad track. There is another kind of rock which is very red, this varies in height f rom 20 to 60 feet and you always see this in cuts where the bluffs have to be cut through. I t is sometimes nearly perpendicular and within three feet of the car on one side and on the other side you can see the river. The rock is never more than two or three hundred feet thick and will be a projection from the bluffs. These are the principal sights. The next is the city of Pawnee which is built on the side of a small mountain—the mountain being covered with sandstone rocks. The square contains the Courthouse and there are places of business on three sides of it, going south from the square you go up the mountain and standing on the first raise looking south you can see nearly all the residences in the southern part of the city. This part of the city never gets very muddy-on account of the rocks in the road. The top of the mountain is about 300 feei. high, level and the water works tower is up there. You can imagine the water pressure in the rest of the city. Pawnee is situated on the Black Bear Creek, has 400 voters 500 school children, about 2,000 inhabitants and is the county seat of Pawnee county. My next letter will be about tne Indian Schools at Lawrence, Kan. ^and^Pa wneeT CHAS. POOLE. A Card. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent, bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of, Tar if it failes ro cure your cough or cold. 1 also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t28 Will n. Darrow. T h e following r e c i p e w a s h a n d - t o u s for p u b l i c a t i o n w h i c h has b e e n k n o w n to have c u r e d s o m e v e r y s e v e r e cases: Cnre for Canker Sore Mouth. 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Never fold ia talk. Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "•ometbi&t just as food.0 .By P«rley Poor* Hh—hMi. Jonathan Harrod and I were chums and roommates In college. Jonathan was in love and used to advise me to fail in -love too. "I tell you; old man," he would say when opening a letter of familiar blue, "when you are not feel' ing well and the world grates on you like a camel's hair shirt, there Is nothing so good as an old fashioned love letter." They must have been tender and dympathetlc, but withal a dash of ambition and inspiration in them. No tale of village gossip could have brought that light into Jonathan's' eyes or that flash of color to his cheek. At their conclusion he would dream awhile perhaps and then fall at his books and work like mad. B e showed me her picture one night. She was dark, with a high forehead and shadowy eyes. The mouth and chin were both well formed, but rather masculine. It was a beautiful face, though not pretty. Although Harrod had loved the girl all his life—and she him, if there be aught in the signs of the zodiac—they bad a misunderstanding of some sort or other during the summer that followed his graduation. When he returned east the following autumn, he was quieter than ever before and, if possible, more gentle and sympathetic. He and I had rooms together, where, in lieu of other inexpensive pastimes, we were wont to spend the evenings working and reading. I saw from the first that something ailed" him, and as he no longer received the blue envelopes or counseled me to lose my heart I guessed the reason and asked no questions. He did not become apathetic, Jonathan didn't. His old habit of work was stronger than ever. And now his stories began to appear occasionally in the magazines and the dear public to recognize bis name and to read what went with i t Two years had passed away before1 Jonathan bad mode even the slightest reference to this love atfith* of his, and that was when he came.into my room one cheerless, gray November afternoon the picture of abject melancholy. In his hand was a crumpled piece of paper. -This.he placed.before me on the table; then he went and seated himself before the fireplace, where 1 could not see his face. The paper was a clipping from some inland Journal describing in florid terms the wedding of Miss Winifred Conover to one Amos Scheneck. Only half the article had been clipped evidently, and this had been pasted on a half sheet of note paper. I read the tawdry effusion through; then 1 twisted it to pieces and dropped it into the wastebasket. "Jonathan, my boy," I said, going over and seating myself on the arm of his chair, "who sent you this thing?" "I do not know." And there was a world of sadness in his voice. "The envelope was addressed in a strange hand, and not a word accompanied it." We were both silent for a moment Tho logs were burning cheerily; outside the wind was blowing a gale. Jonathan sat with his face in his hands. "When I came here to you just now," he said. "I was chilled and lonely— the clay is sso somber—and 1 had been tramping all over the country, and— well, I came to say goodby. I wanted to leave this life and wait for Winifred in the next, for"—his voice went straight to my heart—"ah. Billy, I love her so!" "You lie down here on the lounge before the fire." I commanded him, "and stop this brooding." I pushed forward the couch as I spoke, and he dropped on it like an obedient child. He gave me one grateful look and then, under the influence of the genial warmth and the fatigue of many vigils, fell fast asleep. Whether or not I dozed 1 cannot say. but suddenly I was a ware that some other than Jonathan was in the room. I raised my eyes, and there, to my infinite surprise and astonishment. I saw standing opposite me. across the table., a stylishly gowned young woman. I started to my feet with an apology on my lips, but as I glanced at her face my tongue was tied, and I remained silent She was dart* and with a high forehead and shadowy eyes. The mouth and chin were both well formed, but rather masculine, and she was beautiful, though not pretty. "Miss Conover!" I exclaimed. "Yes," she answered, with a voice that was low and vibrant, "it Is I." Then, with the color mantling her cheek, she continued: "I have just arrived in the city. Yesterday 1 learned that an ancient enemy of Jonathan's sent him a paragraph from an account of cousin's wedding, and"—the color Incre'asod, then quickly subsided—"knowing Jonathan so well, I wished, if possible, to Bee him before the clipping reached him. And. you see. I knew you also knew him well." Her lips closed tightly for a second, then curved into a smile. Two great tears started from beneath the drooping lashes, hut were quickly intercepted. T looked toward tbo ptaoo wbor* Jonathan lay. A lereon waa between Urn and th*.visitor, and oniy fala eofi r«»pu*ation betrayed Jtla „ fCMMMt. l turned to Miss Conover. "Jonathan love* you,** I aald. MDo you love him?" Her eyes flashed with a womanly* luster, but again her lipa were firm. "For tf you do," I exclaimed, polling aside tne screen with a single awlft movement "he is here." ••Jonathan!" Then as I left the room I looked back and saw her kneeling at bis tide. —Brooklyn Standard-Union. The Koreans as a people are better developed physically than the Japanese. They are taller and mentally are liberally endowed. The Home Correspondence School B r i n g s a S u c c & y ful C o l l e g e T r a i n i n g to y o u r o w n Home;, H A S 16,000 S T U D E N T S Now Taught by Mail. Howell, Nov. 2),1)01. Mr. A. K. Crtjtenden: Dear Sir:—It gives m& no little PUSMIKJ to say a word of commendation ia be half of Corresponding Schools. For some time I have been acquainted with Bach a work carried on by Pees, W. R. Harper, of the Chioago University. It's resultsare beyond expectation. Maayyounir men and woman have been fitted for good and lioaorable positions by s ich aclmols. In this dBy aud age, there is no need of anyone bains; without a good education. Wishing you tho best of success I remain Yours Truly L. J. CKOSBY, Pastor Biptlst Church. If you or your friends are interested let one of us know aud wc will call and tell you all about it. L Riley Critendeiij HOWELL, MICH. CLUB KAISEK;S MARY BENNET, Fowlerville; HARRY C. DURFEE, Oak Grove; RILLW. Monks, Piuckney. E.W.DANIELS NORTH LAKES AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No cbarjare for Auction bills. . . . Postoffice address, Chelsea, Michigan. Or arrangements made at this office. Railroad Guide. ..,.-^ ratlin ^ A.Y0 STEAMSH.'P LINES, Popular route for Ann Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and for Howell, Owosso, Alma, Mt Pleasant Cadillac, Manistee, Traverse City and points in NortbwesTern Michigan. W. H . BENNETT, v G. P . A . T o l e d o PERE MARQUETTE Xaa. o f f a c t W o v . 3 . 1 9 0 l , Trains leave South Lyon as follows: F o r Detroit and E a s t , 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., S.58 p . m . F o r G r a n d Rapids, North and West. 9:45 a . m . , 2:08 p . m . 6:20 p . J I . For Saginaw and Bay Citv, 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p . m., 8:o8 p . m . F o r Toledo and South, 10:3f> a. m, FRANK BAY, E . F . MOELLEU, Agent, South Lyon. U. P. A., Detroit, tfrand Trunk Railway System. M. A. L. DIVISION, Arrivals and Departure* of trainn from Pinckney. All trains daily, exceot Sunday*. KAST BOXWD: No-88 Paasenger 0:2« A. M. >i<>. 30 Express, ft: 15 p^ -¾ No. 44 Mited 7..5,-, ^, j | , WKsTHorNn: No. 7 P a w n e r 0::.7A. M. " o . i>D Express....". ^45 p. M. >io. 43 Mixed 4:45 p, >t. Nos. :2H and 29 has through ooacb between Detroit ami Jackson. W. J(«lauk, A Pinckne/ \+'> *v ^ ¾ : • ' : * > : • • "":, ¥• *';- ».y .vj(»ii jf. * . ? " r*r-rrthvi>-'-iii^i<Mi wm**r .1, ?** p' i .•*&W.*5S'; • - . v . - •..> <«w .« >«*. -•-•w» * W W > ••(••^•••^•IJW M»A. 'V IBTBIKkNG FEAT8 OF ENDURANCE IN TWWONfifcR DAY8 OF THE VV^ST. Aubrey's Ride Wan t h e Greatest Physical Achievement Ever Aeeom* pliihed In This C o u a t r y ^ F r o n t t e r e - man J i m Moore's) Hard Ride. JTbe greatest physical achievement ever accomplished lu this country was the ride cf F. X. Aubrey from the plaza of Santa Fe, N. M.. to tbe r u b - lie square at Independence, Mo., a dis* tance of nearly 800 miles, through a country 'inhabited by warlike Indians, a large part of which was then a sandy desert. It was about the year 1851 that Aubrey gave his wouderful test of human endurance, before which all other attempts of the kind pale into .insignificance. He was a short heavy set umn, J>8 years of age, in the prime of manhood and strength. His 'business for ten years as a Santa Fe trader had made him perfectly familiar with the trail and all the stopping places. H e was a perfect horseman, and, although there were great riders in those days, none of them cared to dispute the palm with Aubrey. On a wager of $1,000 be undertook to ride alone from Santa Fe to Independence inside of six days. It was Without a thought of fear that he undertook the terrible feat. It was to be the supreme effort of his life, and he sent half a dozen of the swiftest horses ahead, to be stationed at different ' points for use in the ride. He left Santa Fe iu a sweeping gallop, and that was the pace kept up during nearly every hour of the time until be fell fainting from his foam covered horse in the square at Independence. No man could keep up with the rider, and he would have killed every horse in the west rather than have failed in the undertaking. I t took him just 5 days and 19 hours to perform the feat, and it cost the lives of several of his best horses. After being carried into a room in the old hotel at Independence Aubrey lay for 48 hours in a dead stupor before he came to his senses. He would never have recovered from the shock had it not been for his wonderful constitution. The feat was unanimously regarded by western men as the greatest exhibition of strength and endurance ever known on the plains. The ride of Jim Moore, a noted frontiersman of the pioneer days, Is also worthy of mention. Moore was a man of almost perfect physique. In fact, by military standards he was a model. He weighed 100 pounds, stood 5 feet 10 inches, straight as an arrow, with good neck well set on his shoulders, small waist, but good loins, and had the limbs of a thoroughbred. No finer looking man physically ever rode a broncho than Jim Moore. He could run like an . Indian, was as active as a panther, the best natured man in the world, but as courageous as a Hon. In the early sixties Moore was a pony express rider. His route was from Midway station, half way between Fort Kearney and Cottonwood Springs, to Julesburg, a distance of 140 miles. Moore rode the round trip of 280 miles gnce a week. Th:> smfions were from This i s t h e Month To Pay Your Subscription, 10 to l-f mile* apart, and a fre»h horse of Spanish blood was obtained a t each station. There was little delay in these changes of horses, as the rider gave the "coyote yell" half a mile away, and, day or night, the station men had the pony ready, so that the rider had only to dismount from one horse and mount the other, and with a dig of the spurs be was on a run again. This ride of 140 miles usually was made in 12 hours. On each route there were two express riders, one going each way. As easy as it may.seem to some for a man to bestride fresh horse after horse for 140 miles, there were few men able to stand up to it. Upon the occasion of which I am to speak Moore's route partner had been j ailing, and Moore was anticipating and J dreading that he might have to double the route. In this anticipation he realized that there is a time limit to endurj ance, and therefore he gave the bron- 1 chos a little more of the steel than 'usual and made the trip to Julesburg ! in 11 hours. Arriving at Julesburg, he i had his fears confirmed. His partner ' was in bed. He had hoped that be j might hiive a few hours for rest, but ! before he had time to dismount and j stretch his cramped and tired muscles ' the "coyote yell" of the east going rldj er was heard. j He drank some cold coffee, filled his ; pocket with cold meat and was In the ' saddle again for another 140 mile ride. j In order to be able to,live the route out he sent them for all there was in them, with the result that he arrived a t Midway, after having ridden 280 miles, in 22 hours from the time he had left there. Ben Holliday gave him a gold watch and a certificate of his remarkable performance. Many of the old frontiersmen now living knew Moore, knew of his 280 mile ride in 22 hours and have seen the watch and certifieate.— Spirit of the Times. THE WARDEN'S KIDS By M. QUAD. [Copyright, 1901, by C. B. Lewis.] Convict Renfew arrived at the state prison in company with a* bad record. When arrested for robbery, he had stabbed an officer; while waiting trial he had broken jail; when sentenced he had tried to assault the judge; us the irons were fastened on his wrists and ankles preliminary to his journey he had sworn to kill any official of the prison who attempted to "rush" him. In addition to his record, which would count against him on the prison books. he had the look and bearing of an obstinate, dangerous man. If any proofs were needed that be meant to make trouble, he furnished them himself as be stood in the warden's office during the recording Of his pedigree. After sulkily answering a few questions he burst out with: "Look bore, now, but they got the wrong man. I am not guilty, and 1 don't propose to creep and crawl to no one. If you start in to be rough with me, you'll find me a bad man." "And let me say to you," replied the warden, "that if you give me any trouble I'll have the hide flogged off your back!" Renfew had been sentenced for fifteen years. With never a day of "good time" to his credit—with only black marks showing against his name—with a punishment more or less severe two or three times per week, he earned the reputation Qf being the bad man of the prison. In the course of a year, as shown by the prison records, he had K K c * K K . K K * K K £ i * K BLOOD DISEASE CURED. If yon ever contracted any Blood or Private Disease, yon are never a«if e until the YITOS or poison has been eradicated from the system, Pon't be satisfied with a "patch up" by seme family doctor. Our N e w M e t h o d I s G u a r a n t e e d t o C u r e o r N o P a y . « 3 , N o N a m e s U s e d w i t h o u t W r i t t e n c o n s e n t . Cured When all d s e Failed "Could I live my early life ever, this testimonial would not be necessary, though I was no more sinful than thousands ef other young men. Early indiscretions, later excesses, exposure to contagious diseases all helped to break down my system. When 1-¾ X I commenced to realize my condition I was almost frantic. Doctor after doctor treated mebut only gave me relief—not a cure. Hot Springs helped me, but did not cure me. The symptoms always returned. Mercury and Potash drove the poison into my system instead of driving it out. I bless the day yottr New Method Treatment was recommended to me. I investigated who yon were first, and finding you had over 25 years' experience and re- [sponsible financially. I gave yon my case ander a guarantee. You enred me permanently, and in six years there has not been a • sore, pain, ulcer or any other symptsm of the blood disease." 21 Years!» Ostrolt 250,000 Cured. M, A. CON LEY. We treat and cur> Varicocele, Blood Poison, Nervous Debility, Stricture, jlmpoteocy, Secret Drains, Kidney ana* Bladder Diseases. Censultatlss Fns. Qutatisn Blank for Horns Trsitmoat and Books Frw. DRS. KENNEDY A KERGAN,, 1 4 8 S H E L B Y 8 T K E E T . D E T R O I T . M I C H . ' K <* K K & K K K K K * K K i r t K u K not done ao boor's work. H e bad passed fully half the time to tfie dark cells, and n i l outbreaks and wfeipplngf ran up to thirty or more. I t w a s after looking over tbls record that the ward' en went to t h e convict's cell and said: "Renfew. I am tired of the way things are going. I am here to run tbls prison according to rules, and you have either got to come to time or I'll make a jabbering Idiot of you. You give me more trouble than all the other men put together." "Listen to me," calmly replied the ronvlct. "I was.not guilty of the robbery, i my arrest and conviction werp a blunder. I told you so the day I entered here, but you sneered a t me. 1 bate you, and you bate me. I l l do all I can to keep you in hot water. And as for your threats and punishments, I defy you." A week later Renfew beaded a mutiny that was quickly suppressed, and then It was whispered about the prison that he was dead—yielding up his life under punishment. This was not true, however, though he was close to death's door when tbe warden's hand was stayed. He was sent to the hospital with a spark of life left, and It was three long months before he could limp about. His ugliness and obstinacy came back as be grew better, but the doctor shielded him and carried him along until one day there was such a flagrant breach of discipline that it had to be officially reported. That meant a new punishment on top of the half healed scars, but when the guards came to take him from the room _Ren-_ few was not.to be found. He had in some manner passed out of the prison with a crowd of visitors. There was a hue and cry at once, and the warden was among those who took up the chase. The convict had only half an hour's start, but luck was with him. They beat up the town and its suburbs in vain. Fifty men covered the roads and traversed the fields, but the fugitive seemed to have taken wings. A fortnight before the escape the f> warden had sent his two motherless children to pass a few weeks in the country with an aunt. On the morning of the second day of the search he drove out on this road and at high noon was within a mile of his little ones. His horse had fallen lame, and he was proceeding slowly and missing no opportunity to make inquiries when a great dog overtook and passed him with a growl. The animal was flinging Tts head about and foaming at the mouth, and there was no doubt of it being a case of hydrophobia m f c r i i * i i 1.8.¾ 1 tattrtstlng Items. The Grin wold House in Detroit has fed d a r i n g tbe past year 167,175 people. It is expected that the survey on t h e a JDetroit, Howell and Lansing Electric Road is about completed and the company will soon determine upon tbe route. The adjourned t e r m of Circuit Court is in session at H owell this week. T h e majority of tbe cases on f he Nov. calender*are to be brought before the Judge. Brighton people are missing wood from their wood piles and sheds. N o wonder, wood is worth as much as diamonds these cold days. Tbe Toledo Ice Co. at Whitmore, have been scraping the snow off the ice and cutting a channel and Monday they commenced tilling their 75, 000 ton house. The centralization principle has struck t b e churches. A scheme is on foot at Litchfield to consolidate the Congregational and Baptist cburches and save the expense of maintaining two churches and two ministers.—Ex. Congressman H. C. Smith has introduced a pension bill to plac^ all veterans of the civil war on tbe rolls, regardless of disability, those under 60 at $8, and over 60 at $12 per month. Proof of service is all that would be required. A man at Chelsea made his boast that no one could get his money from his pocket without his knowing it. Recently his wife handed him $55 which she had quietly taken from his pocket the past few weeks of which he knew nothing. Hereafter he will keep t a b on his coin. 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The mad beast was within a do'zen rods of the children and had swerved from his straight course A Good Change. Postmaster General Smith is so favorably impressed with the success of rural tree delivery that he has agreed to increase their salaries, providing a to attack them when a man who had ! majority of the members of congress been hiding in the rank weeds of the 'sign a petition to that effect. Reps. ditch scrambled up on to the road. He [ was facing the dog. and he hadn't fire ; seconds to understand the situation. It j must have come to him like a flash. : for he sbouted to the children to run j and turned as the dog sprang upon , bim. They went down and rolled over [ and over together, and by and by the warden shook off his chains and sprang down and ran forward. The struggle was over when he reached the spot. The man was Renfew the convict and his throat had been torn open. Even in deatb. however, his two hands clutched the throat of the dog. and the beast iay gasping and dying. Tbe children came running and crying bis name, but the warden did not beed them. He dragged the mutilated corpse of the convict on to the grass and sat down beside it and wept. A white object can be seen at a distance of 17,250 times its own diameter In strong sunlight—that is to -say. a white disk a foot across can be seen 17.250 feet away. H. C. Smith and Fordney have the matter in charge and have begun the work of securing the necessary signatures, which will be forthcoming without anv trouble. 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" * YOU CAN CURE YOURSEfF AT HOME ntm3SF* INTERNATIONAL AURAL-CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PBBBIDKNT . ~ _ C. L, Sigler THUSTKES A. Baker, R. H. Erwin, F. G. Jackson, Geo Reason Jr. Chas. Love, Malacay Roche. CLZHK. ..- G, B. Brow a TRBASUBEB « J. A. Cadweli A88S880B M,.Jas. A.Greene STREET COXXISSIONXB ' J. Parker HEALTH UtfJ-ioaa Dr.H. F. Sigler ATTORNEY - ..« ~~ - W. A. Uarr MARSHALL JS. Brogan C H U R C H E S . *rfifift>t»iiSFSPtSCOP&lrCtttfftCfi-. — l u . Key. II. W . lltcks, pastor. bervice*every Sunday morning at 10:3o, and every Sunday evening at 7:00 o'clock. Prayer meeting Tuarsday evenings, Sunday school at close ot morning service. CHAS. HENBY Sapt. CONGREGATIONAL CHUUCH. Rev. O. W. Uice pastor. Service every Sunday morning at 10:30 and every Sunday evening at 7:0C o'clock. Prayer meeting Taors day evenings. Sunday school at close of mora iai£ service. Jlrd. ruos. Ujai, Sayt,, Mocco Teeple Sec. C.T- .MAitrSCAVHOLlC OHUKCH. O Uev. il. J. Oommerford, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Low mass at 7:30o'clock high tnaaa with sermon at 9 ::)0 a. in. Catechism at 3:00 p. in., vespersana benediction at 7;80 p.m SOCIETIES. The A. O. H. Society of this place, meets every third Suaiciy uitne P"r. Matthew Hall. John Tuoiuey and M. T. Kelly, County Delegates I7*PVTORTH LEAGUE. Meets every Sunday .Eievening at tr.uO oclock in the il. E. Cnurch. A cordial invitaiiou is extended to everyone, espe* cially youug people. F. L. Andrews, Prea. p Miss L. M. i'oe; Secretary, Mtas ITittie Carps a: 3 URISTIAN EN'OEAVOR SOClETY;-M39 inga every Sunday evening at 0:30.. Presilea THE W. (\ T. U. meeta the first Friday of eacl month at 2:30 p. m. at the hotne of Dr. H. k Sigler. Everyone interested in temperanoe coadially invited. Mrs. Leal Sigler, Pres; Jtri Btta Durfee, Secretary* The C. T. A- and B. Society of this place, o>«* eve/y third Saturuay evening in the Pr. Matthew Hail. John Donohue, President. NIGHTS OF MACCABEKS. ~ Meet every Friday evening on or before fall of the moon at their hall In theSwarthout bldg. Visiting brothers are cordially invited. CHAS. UIMPBELL, Sir Knight Commands! Livingston Lodge, No.76, F A A. M. Regular Communication Tuesday evening, on or befor* the full of the moon. Kirk VanWinkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets each month the Friday evening following the regular F. AA.M. meeting, Alas. MARY READ, W. M. RDER OF MODERN WOODMEN Meet the drat Tnuraday evening of each Month in the iiaccabee hall. C. L. Grimes V. C. LAD1ESOFTHE M ACC ABEES. Meet STery Is and 3rd Saturday of eachmonta at 2:30 p m. a J£. O. T. M. hall. Vialting sisters cordially in Tited. JCLIA SIGLER, Lady Com. 1 KNIGHTS OF THE LOYAL GUARD meet every second Wednesday evening of every montnin the K. O. T. M. Hall at 7-.:10 o'clock. All visiting ,Uuarda welcome. F. L» Andrews P. M, BUSINESS CARDS. J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY P'NCKNEY. MICH. 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The threatened Argentina-Chile scrap has been called off until after the next bottle.. Lynn, Mass., h a s one centenarian, and s h e lives in t h e oldest house i n the city, built 250 years ago. In England they hold vaccination tea parties. We might imitate this debonnalre resignation t o advantage. The Belgian hare fad in the Western states has apparently retired for tho present in favor of a general boost for sugar beets. The Grand Rapids Bribery Now Confessed. THE GAME WARDEN CHARGES. A Xf«w Germlelda IMaeoTered—Tha Darand Robbery and tha St. Joseph Mystery— New Poatmaatera Wanted—Facta and Faaoler'From all Farts of the State. St. Paul Dispatch: Lo must work and the squaw must weep, but probably they'll exchange occupations with the new order of things. . —•'International law" i s a beautiful abstraction. When an offended people rises in red-eyed majesty of righteous wrath the result i s concrete. An Bn^flBn~^oTessOTnniSimftrJthBt"'hacan prove that in future ages the h u - man race will be legless. What will the coryphee do then, poor thing? It will require several days and a good deal of figuring to determine which of the multi-millionaires of t h e country made the best Christmas record. When he makes a speech the kaiser trusts to the inspiration of the m o - ment, and nervous German statesmen trust t o the expiration of the m o - ment. Women will soon be writing all t h e novels, and there won't be any love in t h e things. Such is W. L. Alden's prophecy. Nobody will survive to read them.- The Gram* Raplda Bribery. It is announced that Stllson V. Mo- Leod, one of the men indicted by the grand jury in the bribery case in which former City Attorney Laut K. Salsbury figured, has agreed to turn state's evidence. When Salsbury w a s convicted of the charge of receiving $75,- 000 bribe mouey it w a s confidently predicted that there would be a "break." McLeod was indicted with City Attorney Laut K. Salsbury, Thomas E. Mc- (iarry, Henry A. Taylor, of New York, and others for conspiracy in the attempt to foist a $4,000,000 water contract upon tho city. McLeod confessed his share In the affair to the prosecuting attorney last Tuesday, and has now agreed to turn state!* evidence in the trials of Mctinrr-y and Taylor. T h e case against McLeod is to be dropped in consideration of his action. The day seems almost at hand when the capitalist and the laborer, with the assistance of the conspicuous citizen, will be able to settle all their disputes in times of peace. A Minneapolis flour mill broke all records by turning out 12,464 barrels of flour one day this week. The pessimistic foreign manufacturer may loaf and invite his soul over that item. Minneapolis Journal: Mrs. Bradley- Martin has been refused admittance to the coronation. When Mrs. B.-M. has a function, it i s plain to be foreseen that Edward and the queen will not be invited. Ireland continues to hold the European record for low percentage of crimes. The Irish laugh and the Irish joke are great safety valves for impulses which are often dangerous when repressed. French army officers are still insisting that Prance can at any time invade both England and the United States with disastrous results, but, with their usual penchant for bungling, they place the disastrous results on the wrong side. The Grand Raplda Scandal; Following the confession of Stllson V. MacLeod in the water scheme bribery case, came another sensation Saturday when ex^SenatorArthur S, White and Alexander Kennedy, bondsmen for MacLeod and Lant K. Salsbury in the indictment by the federal grand jury for violation of the United States banking laws, surrendered both MacLeod and Salsbury to the court. MacLeod had no trouble in securing new bondsmen and shortly after the surrender. ex-Postmaster Oeo. G. Briggs and Walter € . Winchester, wealthy lumbermen of this city, signed his bond for .$5,000. Salsbury w a s less fortunate and it was several hours before he produced new sureties. John W. McGrnth and David W o l f finally consented to become responsible for his .appearance In the sum of $.~>,000 and signed the bonds. Prosecuting Attorney Brown served notice on Thomas F. MeGarry's attorneys that he will be ready to take up his case for trial Monday. January To. and it is expected the trial will begin on that date. Notice was also served on Senator Ntchols' attorneys that the case of subornation of perjury landing against their client growing out of the Salsbury trial will be taken, up Immediately after the hearing to show cause in the Supreme Court. Wo» He Poisoned t The examination of the coroner's jury thus far into the sudden death of Heldlecka. the Bohemian sewing machine agent of St. Joseph, shows that his death was not a natural ono. The best physicians of tho city are inclined to believe that his death resulted from poison. Further tests are in progress and In the meantime the widow and children ot the man are closely watched. An effort on the part of the widow to leave the city was thwarted. Mrs. Ileidlecka admits that 11 years ago her second husband, his mother and her daughter died, all within one week and all suddenly. She w a s charged with knowing something about the affair and upon her plea of Insanity, was confined'iu the insane asylum at Elgin for a terni. Upon her release from ihat institution she married .Ileidlecka. A French savant who has caught and tried a new microbe has convicted it of the charge of producing baldness. If there i s any other form of turpitude which cannot be traced to the numerous and perniciously active microbe family it is because the scientists have not had time to devote their attention to it. Russia, it i s understood, has a bill against Turkey which it will now take measures to collect. If the Sultan is as obstinate a s he w a s in relation to the French bill, and Russia 1B afforded an excuse for sending a fleet into Turkish waters, then the Franco- Turkish incident will not be a circumstance to be compared with the Russo- Turkish episode. Tlic Dnrnnd Robbery. The robbery of Obcrt Bros.1 store in Durand is still a mystery. May Halpin, one of the three sisters whom the public believed would not have been implicated in the robberies, seems to have the burden to bear, just because the nightwatchman said he saw her enter the bank at a late hour. With a nervous disposition she dreaded the publicity and could not face the newspaper reports. She w a s taken to her heme at Duttield and is being cared for by her father ami mother. She has expressed a desire to enter the convent at Monroe. May Ilalpin is several years the senior of her sisters Anna and Alice, and has tried to he a mother to them since the three lived in Durand alone. It ended by the girls quarreling. it is good t o hear that the Jungle Books will not be dramatized. They would lose by it. It i s risky to predict immortality for any written thing, but Kipling at his loftiest may live. There is that In the Jungle Books that hints that Rudyard Kipling's soul w a s around when the world was making and has never forgotten what i t saw and heard there. A * e w DlMeovery. Trof. F. (}. Novy. of the University i of Michigan, has made public the re- , suit of his struggle to Ami a perfect germicide. Ho has, It is claimed, discovered an organic peroxide which is absolutely destructive of organic life, and which can be taken into the system by human beings with perfect impunity. -A number of experiments were described 1>y Prof. Novy to dem onstrate the power of his germicide, which he oalls "benzol." Germs to the multitude of one billion in saliva were immediately killed. The throat of a diphtneretic dog w a s sprayed with it, and the dog w a s cured more speedily than by the anti-toxin treatment. This drug is in the form of volatile crystals, which are soluble in water. After every university match we are tcld that football fits m e n for scholarship and civic life, but n o w after the match between West Point and Annapolis w e are told i t fits them for war and stratagems. B y and by we shall hear of its introduction into business colleges as a means of teaching the students how to *vand off a creditor and rush a debtor. The Game Warden Charge*. Concerning the' charges against Deouty Game Warden Duchene, Gov. Bliss says he received an intimation a short time ago that complaints were being made and that he wrote to a Saginaw fisherman to ascertain what4here w a s to the matter. He has heard nothing from his letter, but he says that he will at onee take the matter up. i f there is anything wrong in the game warden's department, the governor says he wants it corrected. • • H . H .mi"j'>^•)",««'" *.) t> *m •< • n.•• ^•» Boat ^TarytoV <wm T*tl. t Rose Taylor, w h o is t h e alleged, "leading lady" in the plot which «ost Jacob Uaquet «3,000, will b e placed on trial lu Flint this week. Rose, w h o 1« MJMMkv ••w *£» now In Saginaw, declares that \Vhen.,» The Dowagiac factories are practl- ' «_ _ a -_ a a A * . _ . x ^ . V ^ _ i ^ — ' -—.tftu « h „i...«il_ she 1» placed on the stand she wlh I ^ M . A M raAnAiine s*0 aVV^. a»v%A*».At+«hi * *# tell all she knows of the plans laid by Joseph W. Stock well. The strain has told upon her and the sudden, disappearance of Stockwell from Muskegon, after he had been bound over to the Circuit Court for trial has caused her to forget the hypnotic influence which he seemed to hold over her, and which caused her to do his bidding. She admits that the influence w a s Irresistible and that she w a s at Stockwell's mercy. It is known that there were at least five intended vlcthns lu this and neighboring cities who were to have been "plucked,** bTrt~tinv « t - posure in the Raquet case disarranged the plans of the plotters. Since his disappenranee Stockwell has- not been heard from, though a large reward has been offered by Sheriff Rust for his arrest The other defendant in ttie criminal conspiracy case is Attorney ('. II. Johnson. He Is said to have been present when the settlement w a s effected. He also counseled with Miss Taylor when the complaint w a s made -out agalust Raquet. He has been tried twice, the jury in the last trial standing I t for conviction<and one for acquittal. The one juror stated a s soon as he entered the jury room that "he would be taken through the keyhole betore he would vote for a conviction." Saved From a Horrthr* Ueffthi August Schiller, employed by the Wjandotte Brewing Co., w a s engaged Thursday in varnishing the Inside of one of the great casks used for keeping the beer. He had nearly finished h i s task when his lamp exploded. In a second, the varnish had taken tire and the empty cask w a s tilled with flame. Schiller dropped to the bottom of the tun and attempted to crawl out through the small hole at the end by which he had entered. A workman happened to be near when the lamp exploded. He s a w a gust of flame shoot from the manhole of the cask across the six-foot passage way, and. as he rau to it. Schiller's head emerged with tile lire coining out all around. The heat w a s so great that it unnerved the trapped man, and he would have drawn back, but another workman came to his help anil together they got Schiller out. The skin was pulled from his hands and wrists ia spots where they grasped him. His thick clothing had protected him. for, though it caught fire it w a s quickly put out as soon as he w a s <nit of the cask. His face was badly burned, but his eyon were not injured, owing to ids having shut them when the blaze came. MINOR MICHIGAN M A T T M a V Lowell Is to have a canning factory. Hesperia nrs/chaiits will ^ not W p books after t h * . Ail must pay cnsVL Gnme Warden'* Report. (lame Warden Morse reports that during the •month of December 11- oompialnts for violation of the game and tieh laws have been investigated, resulting in SJJ arrests. Sixty-one convictions were secured with three acquittals, no dismissals and 18 cases pending. Twenty-one seizures we;<» reported, consisting principally of immature tish which were condemned and awarded to charitable institutions. In tines and costs $752.42 were imposed. The game warden estimates that not to exceed one-half the number of deer were killed during the recent open season compared with the previous year: In most localities deer are wintering well and there are few complaints of illegal killing. T h e Central'* Salt This report comes from "Damages amounting to at 000.<NK> and possibly double that sum will Chicago: least $5,- to more than be brought by the management of the Michigan Con tral road against tho state of Michigan. Suit to recover for los.? already occasioned and to l>e occasioned in the years to come through the forced forfeiture of the special charter of the Michigan Central, will be begun in 'he United States court as soon as the assessment of damages can be determined by careful calculation. Tin* legal controversy grows out of the recent law iKissed by the legislature of the state tixing t h e maximum charge per mile for passenger service at t w o cents." An Ice Boat Accident. A Bay City ice boat party had u thrilling experience in the Saginaw river Sunday afternoon. The boat, ran into an air-hole twelve feet wide, throwing Policeman Hatch, Aid. Yon and James Bigelow a distance of IVi feet. Daniel Soper. clerk of the Fraser house, landed against a spar of the boat, which broke and fell upon him with the rigging, injuring him badly. H i s head was pinioned down, and he w a s nearly drowned before rescued. Officer William Fitzgerald went into the hole and swam to the edge of the ice and w a s rescued. All men were more or less injured with bruises and cuts. T1H» boat w a s going forty miles an hour when it struck the open space. T h e A d a m * T r i a l . The Adams bribery caise will come to trial at Mason on the loth. Charles H. Pratt will have to appear In court on the day of the Adams trial In accordance with Judge Wlest's order, and a subpena will be served on him at that time. He will be required to testify In the case or retire -behind his constitutional (privilege. Pratt has not been promised leniency in case he goes upon the stand and tells the story of the alleged bribery of Adams, and in the absence of such a promise ht» may not be willing to do so. Without his testimony, and that of Judge Person, which is incompetent, in thin case, there Is very little evidence obtainable against Adams. ",' " W . " 3= • " " • • p p cally idle on account of the scarcity of coal. ' M. M. Roberts, of Adrian, h a s been connected with t h e m^U service fgr, over no years. A lodge of E l k s w a s instituted at Owosso Monday evening, with over fifty members. John Hiser, a visitor a t the Adrian steel malt box factory, tried t o run some of the machinery and h i s hand was smashed to a pulp. Ludington has been in darkness for two weeks owing to an empty treasu r y ^ I t Is_ hoped to be able to renew tlie eoutrnet for'lighting with t h e n e w year. Miss -Emily lioud. of Ait Sable, daughter of H. N. Loud, who w a s attending Vnssar college, died Tuesday, of typhoid fever, nf ter an illness of sixteen days. Miss Maude Fauth, of Owosso. w a s accidentally shot by Harmon Knapp, while the two were fooling with a gun. A o2-callber bullet w a s imbedded in the girl's leg above the knee. The Michigan Chemical works In Essexvllle started its first section of maehk*ery Sunday night in the manufacture of ulcohol from the refuse molasses of the sugar factories. The Alblou rooming house keepers are losing many of their best roomers on account of the recent rule of t h e faculty against mate and female students room lug in the same house. Rumors of a second sugar factory at the capital are again current. It is said that the present factory has an over supply of beets, and that there Ts sufficient ucreage to warrant another. On paying his taxes, a Fairfield resident found himself assessed for $L dog lax, when he didn't have one. H e kicked and found that the supervisor had mistaken a stuffed pug for a live canine. The building operations in Detroit for the year 1001 amount to about $G,- 0()(),000, a s compared with $5,000,000 t for 1S92—the previous "banner year." The price of lumber Is about the sams i as in 1802. j An Adrian widow with t w o children j is down with smallpox in its worst f o m \ Complication with pneumonia Is threatened. She contracted the disease lu the north woods on a visit a week ago. The Himebaugh Telephone Co. has completed putting In its new telephone line from Olds P. O. to Mattesou and Bronson. Farmers along the line have telephone service now, also rural free mail delivery. Thirty-two girls, employed by the Hammond Seed Company, In Ray City, have gone upon a strike for more wages. They ask fifty cents a day and say they will not return to their places until their demands arc granted. The petitions for the submission of the local option proposition ar the spring election have not secured enough signatures in Osceola county. so they, cannot be presented to the board of supervisors at the January meeting. The caving In of ground at Sebewatng continues, and there is considiTablc uneasiness among owners of brick buildings. The settling Is caused by the giving way of tho timbering of the old abandoned coal mines under the village. At a meeting of the board of directors of the TJ. S. S. Yosemite Association, held in Detroit Tuesday night, it w a s decided to prepare papers in the claims of the men for battle medals and forward them to the department at Washington. Gov. Bliss says tho state will fight tho claim of toe federal government to $57,000 taken,in by the state as tolls for the Soo canal for a period immediately following Its construction ami while it w a s still under control of the general government. Petition has been filed in Probate Court by Roco Romano, of Chicago, for the appointment of Prosecuting Attorney Sampson administrator to the estate of eight Italians killed in tin? Wabash wreck of Thanksgiving eve. Suits will be begun. The family of the late Thos. W. Ferry, who have been in rather close circumstances financially ever since the senator's dentil, bid fair to become wealthy again through the discovery of gold on property bought by the senator in Utah years ago. Per over a week there has not been a single ease before the Sault tUe. Marie Police Court, not even a plain drunk having been gathered in by the police. This is a state of affairs unprecedented in the city, and the stone pile Is the only reason the authorities can assign for It. The coal famine is liable to make trouble for farmers who have not yet shipped their sugar beets to the factories. The shortage may compel some of the factories to close down temporarily, and if this is done It will cause considerable Inconvenience and loss to the beet growers. Houghton county records t w o scalding accidents, resulting in the death of the 3-year-old son of Joseph Colombo, of Coburntown. and the 2-year-old son of Mat Koskila. of the Wolverine mine. In each case the child either, fell or was pushed into a lub of boiling water by other children. The reserve chest In the bank of H. H. Terwilllger, at Montague, w a s finally gotten open on Monday, after t w o weeks' work upon it. Cash t o the amount of $2,800 w a s found In it, ami also t w o packages of papers, one addressed to the missing man's wife and rbe other to his son. Kilted and Eleven Injured by a Boiler Explosion* ANOTHER MORGAN SYNDICATE, Denmark Will Bfak* Good «ta tha Watt I B « 1 M Daal-Karsaa Oat 8jr»al*»tlas Aaain-ttk* Ch1n«M Ia<Un*alt*-TkU*» ' qSafct and Oott« Inj tfta Worfcfr j « • : . ' - ' f J 'art R i c h m o n d , V«*, Flooded, T h e water in the J a m e s river a t Richmond, Va., rose 231-2 feet on Tuesday, within 4 feet, of t h e level of the great freshet of 18T7. When t h e i'resbet w a s near Its higbt, fire, caused by the waters coming in contact with l<me, broke out in the plant of Warner, Moore & C5o„ millers and feed supply men. T h e property Is situated o»* tho creeks of t h e flooded district T h o firemen fought the flames standing u p to their waists In water. T h e fire w a s confined to the building in which it started. The loss is only about $10,000, fully covered fcy insurance. It i s estimated that the occupants of some t w o hundred small houses on this and the Manchester sides of the river had to vacate temporarily. The gas works are partially under water and the gas supply cut off. H I • H a r l e d t o Death. The boiler of a locomotive o f t h e Central of Georgia railway exploded at the shops in Maoon, Oa., Wednesday, killing five men outright and injuring eleven others, .thnee of w h o m will probably die. One body is s o badly mutilated that it is impossible t o tell whether it is of a white m a n o r negro- The heads of t w o of t h e victims were blown completely off and were found 100 feet from the bodies. The explosion wrecked the round house in which the engine was standing. A negro w a s painting the top of the round house. He was blown 100 yards, his body being reduced t o an unrecognisable mass of human flesh. Alderman L. Willis w a s passing at t h e time and was severely injured. The concussion broke every window In a building five blocks from w h e . e tho explosion occurred. Another Morgan Svmllcnt*. J. PieriKmt Morgan has under way a deal of vast Importance to the electrical world, involving a combined capital of $50.0<K>,000. The Westinghouse Klecttic & Manufacturing Co., of Pittsburg, and the Clencrnl Electric Co., Li which Morgan Is tho controlling factor, are to be brought together, and operated under the community of interest plan. This merger will bring Together not onlv two companies with a capitalisation of nearly $50,000,000, but the two largest manufacturers of electrical apparatus in the United Stales will pass Into the hands of a syndicate, of which Morgan will be the central llgure. The companies have branches in England. France and Germany, which nls;> will pass Into the hands of cue central organization. China Prepares (or W a r . Chas. F. Uannan, of the American Bible Society in Northern Chinawrites of the quantities of arms a n d ammunition now being brought Into Chlua and s a p : "For centuries China has been making repeated attempts to expel the foreigner, each time profiting by past experience, each time with more power and success, each time better equipped and better planned. China »s now preparing, as never liefore, buying vast quantities of superior weapons and reorganizing armies o n a correct basis. Therefore, the next attempt will be gigantic in force and terrible in execution. It will result in a universal upheaval and the Until dismemberment of this empire—at a terrible cost." Tona of Snarrowft K H U M I . The annual sparrow hunt of Pleasant township, 111., came to an end Tuesday, and as a result four tons of sparrows were killed. The hunt w a s indulged in by two parties of farmers. Twenty men on each side engaged m the hunt, the stake being a banquet to be given by the party securing the fewest birds. The victorious partibrought in 13,000 birds, while the losers bagged 11.000, a total of 24.000. The birds averaged four ounces en eh. making an aggregate of four tons. The hunt has been in progress for one week. ' ' • • * ' : "..v#: , :' .'v. Cuba'* He-tr Prenltlent. Gen. Thomas Estrada Palma, newly elected president of Cuba, has received telegrams of felicitation from various parts of Cuba and this country. Palma said t h e new Cuba would be one of work and of high endeavor; that It would be his aim to strengthen the friendly lelatlona which exist between his country and the United States, and t o bring about reciprocity. There i s no doubt that Palma will receive the unanimous vote of the Cuban electoral college when that body meets a few weeks hence. The Chlneae Mnat Pay, The brief diplomatic sensation caused in Pekin by the cabled announcement that the United States would reduce its Chinese Indemnity claim by $18,000,000, h a s been ended by a dispatch from Secretary of State H a y t o Mr. Conger, United States mln- Ister at Pekin, saying the report to this effect w a s a fabrication. Secretary Hay said also in his message that the American claim ts moderate and just, but that the United States w a s willing to waive its pro rata share if necessary. X k,yv (Morley Roberts, In The Strand:) ,*:*. k (Continue* fronrlast week,). •I When the admiral woke, which he did after &•%?& no.urXjhaltfB*, adminlatered in turns by three of the California's crew, who were anxious to know wbereVhe-. had stowed his bottle of ruflju he was, stiU confused by the "dope" given him ashore. And then he rose^and rested on his elbow. "Where**m if1-' " '"' "' "On board the California, to be sure.** "I'm dreaming," 3ald the admiral, "that's wh>t it is. To be sure, I'm dreaming." The admiral sat up suddenly, and by so doing brought his head into violent contact with the deck above him. This woke him thoroughly just in time to receive Mr. Simpson, mate of the California, whq came in like a cyclone to inquire after his health. "Did you ship as a dead man?" asked Mr. Simpson, "for if you did I'll undeceive you." And with that he yanked the admiral from his bunk and dragged him by the collar but upon the deck at a run. He roee at the end of his undignified progress and stared at the mate. "Who—who are your' he said. Mr. Simpson gasped. "Who am I—oh, who am I. Well, I'll oblige you by statin' once for all that I'm mate of this ship, and you're my dog. Now, you lunatic, take this here ball of twine and go overhaul the gear on the main. And if you open your mouth to say another word I'll murder you." And though he could not believe he was doing it, Sir Richard Dunn crawled aloft and did what he was told. He was stunned. "I—I must be mad," thought the admiral. "Now, then, look alive there, you dead crawling cat," said Mr. Simpson, "or I'll come up and boot you off the ya»w Do you hear me?" "Yes, sir," said the admiral, meekly, and he murmured, "I suppose I never was an admiral after all; I dcn't seem to know what I am." And the hardest nut among the admirals of the active list wiped a tear with the sleeve of his coat and came down as he was bid. When the crew were at breakfast next morning trouble began. "Say, are you an admiral?" asked Knight, the biggest tough on board except Simpson and Wiggins. "Mind your own business," he said. And Knight hove a full pannikin of tea at him. This compliment was received very quietly, and the admiral rope and went on deck. "Takes water at once," said Knight; "he ain't got the pluck of a mouse." But the admiral went aft and interviewed Mr. Simpson. "I wish to have your permission to knock the head off a man called Knight, for'ard. He hove a pannikin of tea over me just now, and I think a thrashing would do him good and conduce to the peace and order of the fo'c's'le." "Oh, you think so?" said Simpson. "Very well, you have my permission to introduce peace there." "I thank you, sir," said the Admiral. He touched his hat and went forward. He put his head inside the fo'o's'le and addressed Knight: "Come outside, you bully, and let me knock your head off. Mr. Simpson has been kind enough to overlook the breach of discipline involved." And Knight, nothing loth, came out on deck, while Simpson and Wiggins stood a little way off to enjoy the battle. And in five minutes his mates carried Knight into the fo'c's'le, "I don't know when I enjoyed myself more," said Simpson, with a sigh. After that the Admiral had peace and learnt something every day, and not least from Knight, who proved by no means a bad sort of man when he had once met his match. The Admiral and Simpson never had a cross word till they were south of the Horn. Then by chance the mate and the captain had a few words which ended in Simpson getting much the worst of it. As luck would have it the Admiral was the handiest to vent his spite on* and Simpson caught him a smack on the side of his head that made him see Btars. And when the Admiral picked himself off the deck Simpson made a rush for him. The Admiral dodged him and shot up the poop-ladder. At any other time Blaker, the captain, would have gone for the seaman who dared to escape a thrashing for the moment by desecrating the poop, but now he was willing to annoy Simpson. "Well, what do you want?" ho roared. "Well, sir, I wanted to know whether Western Ocean custom goes here. I've been told that if I thrash jjour mate I shall have his job. They say forward that that's your rule, and if so, sir, I should like your permission to »«***#*»*"«* Send'Mr. Simpson forward and take hta place.". Capt. Blaker laughed. He went to the break of the poop and addressed the mate. "Do you hear, Mr. Simpson?" he inquired, genially. "Send him down, sir," said Simpson. "Are you sure you can pound him?" Simpson gritted his teeth and foamed at the mouth. "Kick him off the poop, sir." "Are you willing to stake everything on your fightin* abilities, Mr. Simpson?" And when Simpson said "Aye" through his teeth, the Admiral jumped down on the main deck. Now, according to all precedents, the fight should have been long and arduous, with varying fortunes. But the admiral never regarded precedents, and insfde of ten seconds Mr. Simpson was lying totally Insensible under the spare topmast - To encounter the admiral's right fist was to escape death by a hair's breadth, and it took Charles Simpson, able seaman (vice Mr. Simpson, chief officer), two hours and a Quarter to come to. M A«M^::tt^^e::coiild: fight," said the disgusted skipper; "come right up, Mr. What's-your-name, you're the man for me. There ain't no reason for you to trouble about my second mate, for Simpson could lay him out easy. All I ask of you is to work the whole crowd up good. And I don't care if you are an admiral, you are the right Bort all the same. I guesB that Simpson must have reckoned he struck a cyclone." And Blaker rubbed his hands. Like Simpson at the fight between the admiral and Knight, he did not know when he had enjoyed himself more. He improved the occasion by going below and getting far too much to drink, as was his custom, and the promoted admiral took charge of the deck. "Ability tells everywhere," said Sir Richard Dunn. "I didn't rise in the service for nothing. Ship me where you like, and I'll come to the top. If I didn't take this hooker Into New York as captain and master I'll die in the attempt." He had quite come to himself, and was beginning to enjoy himself. His natural and acquired authority blossomed wonderfully when he took on the new job, and, as Blaker never swore, the admiral's ?ift of language was a great vicarious satisfaction to him. Wiggins accepted the situation without a murmur. Even Simpson himself bore no malice when his supplanter not only showed none, but after knocking the bo'sun's head against a bollard gave his place to the former mate. Though he kept the men working, and got the last ounce out of them, none of them were down on him. "I tell you he's an admiral, sure," they said. "He's got all the ways of one. I own," said Bill, an old man-o'-war's man. "I spoke to an admiral myself, once; or, rather, he spoke to me." "What did he say?" asked the rest of his watch. "He said," replied Bill, proudly, "he upped and said, 'You cross-eyed son of a dog, if you don't jump, I'll bash the ugly head of you!' And you bet I jumped. Oh, he's all the ways of some admirals, he has!" "Well, admiral or none," said the rest • of the crowd, "things goes on pleasanter than they done when you was mate, Simpson." And Simpson grunted. "And he gets more work out of us than you done, either, Simpson, for all yer hammerin' of us." "I'll likely be hammerin' some of you again shortly," said Simpson. And as he was cock of the walk In the fo'c's'le, whatever he was in the ship, the others dried up. Nothing of great interest happened till they were well east of the Horn and hauled up for the northward run. And then Blaker took to religion (or what he called religion) and rum in equally undiluted doses. "I'm a miserable sinner, I am," he said to the Admiral; "but, all the same, I'll do my duty to the crowd." He called them aft and preached to them for two hours. And when one man,, yawned he laid him out with a well-directed belaylng-pin. The next day, when it breezed up heavily and they were shortening sail, he called all hands down from aloft, on the ground that their souls were of more importance than the work in hand. "Come down on deck, you miserable sinners," said Blaker, through a speaking- trumpet. His voice rose triumphantly above the roar of the gale, "Come down on deck and listen to me. For though I'm a miserable sinner, too, there's some hopes for me, and for you there's none unless you menda your ways in accordance with what I'm tellin* you." Even with tne speaking trumpet he could hardly make himself heard over roar of the increasing gale a»5"t£t thunderous slatting of the t»«ree topf sails in the spiUing-lines. Dorit you think, sir, that they'd better make the topsails fast before you, speak to them?" said the Admiral I 'No, I don't," replisd Blaker, "not much, I don't not by a jugful. For if one of 'em went overboard I'd be responsible before the Throne. And dont you forget i t " "He's mad," said Sir Richard, "mad as a March hare. Shell be shaking the | sticks out of her soon." He leant ever the break of the poop and called up Wiggins. "Mr. Wiggins, one word with you." Wiggins came up, as Blaker roared his text through the trumpet. "Will you stand by me, Mr. Wiggins, if I knock him down and take command?" "I will, but mind his gun," said Wiggins. "When he's very bad he'll shoot" It was not any fear of Blaker's sixshooter that made the Admiral hesitate. To take the command even from a madman at sea is a ticklish task, and may land a man in gaol for all his being a Shanghaied admiral. "I tell you, Mr. Wiggins, that Simpson is a good man. I'll bring him aft again." And Wiggins made no objection when Simpson was called up by the Admiral. "Mr. Simpson," said the mate, "this is getting past a joke. Have you any objection to taking on your old job if I secure this preaching madman and take command?" Simpson was "full up" of Jie fo'c's'le, and as he had a very wholesome admiration for the admiral he was by no means loth to return to his old quarters. "I'm with you, sir. In another quarter of an hour we shall have the sticks out of her." And still Blaker bellowed Scripture down the wind. He was still bellowing, though what he believed was not Scripture, when Simpson and Wiggins took him down below after five minutes of a row, in which the deposed captain showed something of his ancient form as the terror of the Western Ocean. As they went the admiral, how promoted to being captain of a Cape Horner, picked up the battered speaking trumpet and wiped some blood from his face which had been in collision. "Up aloft with you,, and make those topsails fast," he roared. "Look alive, men, look alive!" And they did look alive. For 'Dickey Dunn" never needed a speakingtrumpet in any wind that ever blew. When things were snugged down and the California was walking north at an easy but tremendous gait he felt like a man again. He turned to Simpson and Wiggins with a happy smile. "Now we're comfortable, and things are as they should be, Mr. Simpson, let the men have a tot of grog. And how's Mr. Blaker?" "Waal," said Simpson, cheerfully, "when we left him he wasn't exactly what you would call religious nor resigned." But if Blaker was not happy the Admiral was thoroughly delighted. "Now you see what I said was true," he declared at dinner that night. "If I hadn't been an admiral and a man born to rise, how could I have been shipped on board this ship as a foremast hand and come to be captain in six weeks? I'll be bound you never heard of a similar case, Mr. Simpson." And Simpson never had. "Was it Shanghai Smith; do you think, as put you here?" he asked. The admiral had never heard of Shanghai Smith. "When I get back I'll find out," he said. "And if it was I'll not trouble the law, Mr. Simpson. I never allow any man to handle me without getting more than even." "You don't," said Simpson. If his manner was dry it was sincere. "But I don't bear malice afterwards. Your health, Mr. Simpson. This kind of trade breeds good seamen after all. But you are all a trifle rough." Simpson explained that they had to be. "When the owner's scheme Is to have one man do three men's work, they have to get men who will make 'em do it. And when the owners get a bad name, and their ships a worse, then men like Shanghai Smith have to find us crews. If you could get back to San Francisco and hammer an owner some of us would be obliged to you, sir.' "Ah! when I get back," said the Admiral. "This will be a remarkable yarn for me to tell, Mr. Simpson. I still feel VOX BASKS'YAK* CHARGE. ^M*i!Bi5 S ar& Tfcv J^#Wt-M«^-Yr»4taM#' Pro*- .••>.' erttm. The aggregate interests of the EverettTMoore syndicate were thrown upon the Cleveland bankers Thursday. 'Financial embarrassment forced the syndicate to surrender, and a committee of bankers, pending consent of all creditors, assumed .control of the vast properties/ Including the Detroit United Railway and the People's Telephone Co. . The dliileulty way be temporary, but Cleveland financial circles are in a swirl of excitement. Failure to float $35,001),000 bonds in the New York market is ascribed as the cause of the embarrassment by local bankers. Perfect confidence is felt In the security of the guaranteed bonds of, the Detroit United Railway, in which Detroit men have invested, and the local holders of People's Telephone etock are not alarmed over possible complications. The various electric roads of the syndicate are: Cleveland Electric Railway Co.—Embraces about two-thirds of Cleveland's street railway system. Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern R. R. Co.—Suburban Electric railway, Clevelc^ d to Willowrhby and Palneavllle. Cleveland & Eastern Railway Co.—Suburban electric railway, operating between Cleveland and Chardon, Burton and Mlddlefleld. Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Electric Ry. Co.—Suburban electric railway between Cleveland and Chagrin Falls. Detroit United Railway—A consolidation of the. entire street railway system of Detroit, and suburban electric railways. Detroit to Pontine. Wyandotte. Trenton, Flint, Romeo. Rochester and Orchard Lake. Detroit & Port Huron Shore Line Ry. Co.—Suburban electric railway between Detroit. Port Huroa and Mt. Clemens. Also city lines in Port Huron and Mt. Clemens. Lorain A Cleveland Railway—Suburban oleetric. railway between Lorain and Cleveland. London Street Railway Co.—Entire street railway system of London, Canad*, with exclusive riarhts to operate. Northern Ohio Traction Co.—A consolidation of the entire street railway lines of Akron, 0.: suburban lines to Ravenna. Kent, Barberton. Cuyahoga Falls. Bedford and Cleveland; also electric lighting plants in Akron and Barberton. Toledo Railways & Light Co.—Includes entire street railway system and every public electric lighting plant in Toledo, Ohio. Sandwich. Windsor & Amherstburg— Windsor City Ry.. Windsor Electric Co. Doe* Germany Seek Troublet Nine out of ten naval officers on duty in Washington believe that, if Germany ever raises her flag in Venezuela the emperor will never leave until his soldiers and Bailors are driven out. On account of rijjld instructions against interviews, it is impossible to got any expressions, but. this represents the sentiment. There is more than a little j suppressed excitement in army and navy circles on account of the prospect of Germany landing sailors to collect the money "due the emperor. There, is a conviction nmonjr many in the navy that Germany has a chip on her shoulder and is waiting for the I'nSW States to knock it off. This impression undoubtedly is gained from the intercourse of American-officers with the Germans and with the naval officers of other nations who meet the.Germans on sea and land. j"- '.in" i r • I i naiiijmniisa Agnes Marcy, of Washiiiftcm, B . C„ «rf*«b have, been the s*eetfc**A j*f James Seymour Ayr©*, of Port Auatfc, Mich., for whose sensational shooting Mr*. Lola Bonine vrtm acquitted * few weeks ago, on the plea of self-defens#, tried to commit suicide Tuesday by throwing herself on the tsack in frost of aa electric car. Miss Marcy is 34 years old, and Is housekeeper for her father. Succeeding the sensational shooting the young woman had frequent spells of depression, which her friends think affected her reason. She and Ayres used to attend dances together, and *he had an engagement with her the night last May when he had an encounter with Mrs. Bonine that resulted in his death. The young woman is not dangerously hurt. She declares that she will try again to kill herself. A MIsslngr MAB, Frederick Hannaman, 80 years of age, a farmer In Lakefleld township, near Merrill, has been missing from his home three months, and John Hannaman, the old man's son, with John Johnson, a junk peddler who has associated with him, is at the connty jail in Saginaw, the former for kidnaping his fatner and the latter as an accomplice. On Sept. 2 the father and son came.to Saginaw, it Is said, and secured ft loan of $700 on the old man's farm. On Sept. 7 the old man cashed the $700 check at Merrill. He was not seen after the 15th. The son told very conflicting stories of his father's absence. It is said that Hannaman's wife showed more anxiety to g*t Johnson out of the difficulty than she did to save her husband. "Knocking" the Naval Re»erre. The naval ring has been knocking the Michigan Naval Reserves who served on the Yosemite in the Spanish war, and who feel they are entitled to share in the distribution of service medals, and the ring's motive is now declared to be quite apparent. The regular naval force, like the regular army force. has something akin to contempt for volunteer forces. The naval ring, which comprises regulars only, doea not want even a little bit of the glory the navy achieved in the war to go to the naval reserves. The ring. It is asserted, will continue to exert its inriuence to prevent Michigan men from jrertmg medals. As a part of their tactics they are insinuating that the Yosenilte's crew didn't do anything to entitle thein to medals. The Alaxkan Boundary. It is admitted that the Alaskan iKMtulary question is the most difficult problem that faces Hay and Pauneo- 1'ote. Canada is believed to be less disposed to compromise than the imperial authorities would be if 'not pressed by colonial opinion, .but hope is expressed that the present moment, when England's relations with America are on a favorable looting, will not bo allowed to pass without a general settling up. News in Brief. \exr PoMtmaster* Wanted. This is said to be the list of pc3tmasters Congressman Weeks desires appointed: Metnmora, Lapeer county, IJ. J. Easton; Lum, Lapeer county, Deles Conley; Bad Axe, Huron county. John Ballentine; Alraont. Lapeer county, Halpli 1>. Harris; Imlay City, Lapeer county. Willard Harwood; Brown City. Sanilac county, ^George D. Dafoe; Armada, Macomb county, David II. Burrows. Almon Slreeter is dead at Rensselaer Falls. X. Y.. aged 1<>7 years. The District of Columbia will hereafter grant divorces only for infidelity. Samar Filipinos are said to be showing more hostility to Americana than ever. Tlie pope celebrated mass on New Year's eve and he appeared to be in jrood health. William C. Green, an old resident of Salt Lake, Utah, was found Tuesday evening frozen to death. Philippine commission, Manila, is reported preparing to order compulsory smallpox vaccination throughout the island. The Edinburgh courts have affirmed the title of Apjlrew Carnegie to Skill i castle, which Evan Pharles Sutherland tried to upset. The company which was organized to build a sugar factory at Mt. Pleasant has decided to defer the building of tin plant until I'.KUi. Twelve cars were reduced to ashes and part of a car of valuable race horses cremated in a collision la Knowille, Tenn.. Tuesday. Five of the general prisoners at the military prison at Alcattaz Island, Cal., drank wood alcohol. Edward L. Canfleld and Wm. Mitchell are dead, and the three others are in a serious condition. George Dunbar. Harry Dunbar and AMUSEMKNT'VIV DETROIT. WKBK ENDING JAN. 11. DETROIT OPKBA—Fr.ink Daniels in "Miss Simplicity"— Eve., at 8; Wednesday Matinee, at 2. LYSCaEtuUrMda TyH MIAaTt.E, R&—c; E"Tvhene lrLuist,t l1e5 , £MS,i n3i0st earn."d— 75 . WHITNEY QBAND—• The Night Before Christmas."— Mat.. H>c 15c, ix. E^e.. IDJ. -1X5, 3JC. WON i)EKLAND—Afternoons, at 2 and 4; 10c, 1¾ uud -Uc. Eve., at 7:3.) and «:1 a; 10c, 13c audix-. The Market*. Detroit—Cattle: Good butcher steers, 1.1.-/0 to 1.230 pounds. H.8>Ctf5.25; light to Sootl butcher steers, J3.85@2.75; light to jjood butcher steers and cows. $3.00®4.00; cannors and common thin butchers. jl.50f> 2.9o. Bulls—Good shippers. *3.6o#4.00; liRht to Rood butchers and sausage, $2.50^ 160; stockers and light feeders. $3.00& :}.8o. Veal Calves—Active, $5.0G@7.00 per 100 pounds: milch cows and springers. $2."> to $50 each. Sheep—Best lambs. $5.25$"# 5.60: light to good and good mixed lots, J4.COff5.15; fair to good mixed and butcher sheep, $2 50Ci3.75; c.Uls and common, J1.75 :u2.40. Hogs—The average price tor good hogs is fairly steady, at $6.15. Uuffalo—Cattle: Veals, common to good. $5.50^7.75; choice to extra. $8.00@8.50. Hogs—Heavy; $6.50<lt<5,60; a few, $6.63: m.xed pai:fcers. $6.35&«.4o; pigs, $3.85® '..90: roughs, $5.40^5.70: stags. $4.0O#4.5O. Sheep— Top mixed. $3.73; culls to good. r2.25&3.50; handy wethers, $4.33<fi4.«5; lambs, .-slow mid lower; tops. $5.55(^5.90: a few fancy. $G; culls to good, $3.75^5 80; Canadas, $5.fc<fr5.70. Chicago-Cattle—Good to prime. $6.50.9 7.75; poor to medium. $4.00(^76.25; stockers and 'feeders. $2.0)^4.25: cows. $1.25^)4.65; heifers. $2.0057^.25: canners. $1.25)^2.30; bulls. S3.25<ft4 65. Calves—$3.00^76.50; Texas ted stoers. $3.00<ff4.9O. Hogs—Mixed and butchers'. $6.006iG.W; good to choice heavy, t6.3567i>.70; rough heavy. $6 00^6.23; right. W.joaffi..:o. Sheep-^Go'-ui to choice wethers. 14.23^4.^5: western sheep fed. $4.23©4.60; native limbs. $3.30^6.10; western lamba fed. $5.00®5.80. • F. Bennett were killed and Mrs. in a kind of dream. Would you oblige •• George Dunbar and Arthur Dunbar me by going to Mr. Blaker and telling ; were injured at a party in the home him that if he continues to hammer at of Jesse Griffin, Robins, N. C. New that door I'll have the bose turned on j ^ e a r s e v e - k j m t» . iJov. Savajce, of Nebraska, bus \n\vc. „* *^ Wlnned .losonh S. Hartley, former state And when Simpson went to carry t m i 8 U r o r # sentenml flvo years ajro to this message the Admiral put his feet ^ Ve:irs* imprisonment for the cmbesson the table and indulged in a reverie. ai»»mem of $210,000 of state funds. The 'Til make a note about Shanghai entire shortage Is said to have been Smith and settle with htm in full. But .S.V.0.000. 1 shall rise higher yet. 1 know it's In I The Y. M. C. A. $1,000,000 Jubilee Grain, Etc. Detroit—Wheat—No. 1 white, 92^c; No. 2 red, !«*•; May. 90c; July. 89"%c; No. 3 red, SSUc: mixed winter. 90**e per bu. Corn—No. 3 mixed. 66c; No. 3 yellow, 2 cars at C6^c: No. A do, 1 car at 68%c per bu. Oats—No. 2 white. 1 car at 50*4c; No. 3 lo. 2 car^ at 49^0 per bu. Chicago—Wheat—No. 2 spring, 79%c; No. '., 76c; No. 2 red. 8.Vfr8734c. Oats-No. 2. 4GV.'.-. No. 2 white, 48%c; No. 2 white. 17li<<74SUc. me, Steward!" "Yes, sir," said the steward. "I thtnk Til have some grog." endowment fund is in a shaky condi tion. There were no additional subscriptions Wednesday and the fund femains at $789,750. Of the amount He drank to the future of Admirar8Ub8Cr|bod, fully $300,000 was condi- Sir RichaTd Dunn, master of the Call- tional on $1,000,000 being raised by fornin. (January U — * Prod nee. Apples—Fancy, $4.«Ki4.50 per bbl; choice, >2.r0^3.00 per bbl; common, $1.50@2.00 per bbt. Butter—Creameries, extras. 24W25c; firsts .'2c; faruy selected dairy. 17*flSc; packing rtock, U*?12c: common. 13614c. Cheese—Choice state, October, llVi©l?c per lb. Dressed calves—Fancy, 7%@8c; fair, $9 re per lb. Dressed bogs-Light. $7.00®?.25; ne* Jlnm. $6.505:0.75 per cwt. ERJts—Candled, fresh receipts, 23@24c; storage epsrs. lMJl&c per do*. Hav—Priees on baled hay, new, are as follows: No. 1 timothy. $18; No. t, $11; clover, mixed. $10*7.10.50: rye straw, 17: wheat and oats straw, $6 per ton In car lots. f. o. h. Detroit. Onion^-Miehlgan. $1.1601.$$ per ba; Spanish. $1.88 per bu crate. Po\jttrv-Uve hens, 7e: old roosters, *c; "oung ducks, SttlOc; young; turkeys. 110 12c; springs. 8c: Reese. 8fM9tc per lb. Orewed fowl, so: chickens. Wc: 4acftsv It a 12c; g.cfe. io@ilc; turkeys, 19914c per lb* - frttke^^^mt^w '•' _i, it>iin' ji1l>liTHf^<an rffmi i i>it'" ' "«*«if*nimi>>ii»< t **-t»»**-'i ' ' . - • > . " W '-.'a*-' >v <' fir' , !• • • .•\.--1-. i<#4 J ^¾¾ •3VS--;-, • i i; •ife •. > Wr» * if* ' ; : • ; * : • » • -C J$$: g^n'tf 7b 0tf/. Correspondents. The winners in our prize contest among our correspondents last year falls to Unadilla, which during that time has furnished 2,099 lines of news. Anderson «ome$ ^ext inline with 1,265 lines. ,!*£<$.>.•^t^many contributors we ti«i#^pifc heartily for their work as we appreciate their efforts, PARSHALLVILLERe^ $ E. Gregory, of St Louis occupied the Baptist pulpit last Sunday* Byron Morgan and family took dinner New Year with B. p. Andrews and wife. Rev. Geo. Wright, of Flint, preached to the Methodist people here last Sunday. Mr. George Cook, of Oceola, who has been in poor health for some time, was burried at Hartland the last day of the old year. The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Brock who died at her home near Howell, was held at the Baptist church at this place, Monday, Rev. Crosby of Howell officiating. A very pleasant reception was given Rev. Davis and family at the Baptist parsonage last Friday evening before leaving for his new field of labor at Kensington. Quite a company of Fentonites on New Year's night gave Chester VanCamp and wife, at this place, a surprise. The family having retired were awakened by a noisy lot,and of course they had to get up and cook the oysters. All had a very pleasant time. On the last day of the old year a goodly number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin VanCamp to wish them much joy, as a surprise, it being their fortieth wedding anniversary. A very enjoyable time; and the dinner, it is enough to say that the ladies of Parshallville prepared it. A very fine album was left as a token of esteem. A Deep Mystery. It is a mystery why women endure Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quick ly cure such trouble. 4,I suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, Ja., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electrin Bitters wholly cured me, and although 73 years old, I now am able to do all my housework.'1 It overcomes Constipa tion, improves Appetite, gives perfect health. Only 50c at F. A. Skier's drug store. Most farmers have t h w ioe harvested, ';•,dL - P. £. Noah lost a ^ s ^ o u n d steer Monday night Thoe. Murry is getting material together for building a 36x60 f t barn in the spring. County School Commissioner Obas. Foster of Chelsea visited our school Thursday. Geo. Hinkley injured his leg last week by a falling tree. He is unable to work but is getting along well. It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It's the one perfect healer of Cute, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, ?ains and all Skin eruptions. Only infallible Pile cure. 25c a box at F. A. Sigler's. ANDERSON. G. W. Black net 52 shoes Monday. Floyd Durkee h working for Mr. Padley. Mrs. C. M. Wood is under the doctors care. Charlie Hoff returned from Williamston Friday. Isaac Pangborn lost a nice cow one day last week. The Anderson Farmers Club meet at L. Roys, Saturdny Jan. 11. Mrs. E . J . Durkee and Will Singleton were in Chelsea Saturday. Will Roche and Dillivan Durkee visited friends in Lansing last week. Miss Loa Reed of Oceola, visited at Samuel PJaceways the past week. Thirty-one numbers were sold at the party at G. B. Hincheys. A fine time reported. Ben Montague, wife and daughter Mabel, visited relatives at this place this week. Eugene Smith and family spent a few days the past week with Samuel Williams at White Oak. Samuel Wilson returned to the U. of M. Monday, after spending the holiday vacation at home. IOSCO Scarlet fever at Chas. Millers. Mrs. Geo. Kirkland is reported as slowly improving from her recent severe illness. Iosco boasts of 10 es-supervisors to represent heratthe meeting called at Howell Jan. 9. Thos. Kane Sr. a charter member of Iosco lodge AOUW, died at his home Saturday. Buttman Bro.s recently purchased of Jas. Force 160 acres adjoining their fathers farm. Several Iosco young people attended the masquerade at Plainfield New Years eve and report a good time. • Iosco lodge AOUW initiated new members last Saturday evening, installed officers for the coming year and wound up with an oyster supper. _ NORTH LAKE. Lacy Leafech teacher in Grass Lake High School visited friends kere during th^ past week. ^ Blown to Atoms. The old idea that the body sometimes needs a powerful, drastic, purga. tive pill has been exploded; for Dr. King's New Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless, gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache. Only 25c at P. A. Siller's drug store. UNADILLA. Roy Stowe gave a party Friday night, a good time reported. Mrs. D. M. Joslin of Howell, visited friends in this place last week. • A. C. Watson and wife, F . E. Ivef and wife, were guests of Bird Gregory Saturday. Robt. Bond and children enjoyed a visit with relatives in Canada during holidays. Mrs. M. C. Watson who has been sick at Dexter for the past two weeks is better. S. E. Barton and. daughter Alice, of W. Putnam, visited at Wm. Pypers Tuesday. Alex Pyper and wife after spending a week with friends here returned to their home at Grand Ledge Thursday. The many friends of Miss Kate Gibney of Gregory, will be pleased to learn that she has recovered from her recent accident and has resumed her school duties al Hewell. • Mrs. Martin Armstrong wife of the late M. Armstrong died at the home of Daniel Scripture, Monday. Funeral at M. E . church Thursday, Rev. Caster, Chelsea, officiating. WEST PUTNAM. Jas. Doyle has been having an attack of the grippe. D. Monks and wife visited at Maiachy Roches Tuesday. Miss Anna Spears visited her sister, Mrs Wm. Doyle over Sunday. Warren Barton of Unadilla, spent last week with his cousin Lee Barton. Mr. and Mrs. Bert VanBlaricum gave a very pleasant party to a number of their riends on Friday evening last.*"—--— ' An Attempt to Kill His Parents. Claude Markey son of D. P. Markey formerly of this place attempted to kill <his father and stepmother at Port Huron last Sunday, with a revolver. He fired three times but none took effect.' After firing at his parents, young Markey ran from the bouse down Griswold street toward the St. Clair river. He jumped in bat succeeded in getting out unassisted. He was taken to the Flint private insane asvlum Monday, as a danger- ^ rsoa. Sung Mark**, is a dental student n Arborjpo was home for the „ idav vacailftto visit his parents, and wife WW he married about a year ago unbeknown to his people. Additional Local. A party of young people enjoyed a pleasant evening at Lakeside farm, the home of Arthur and Beth Sivartfa oat, last Thursday night. The Aid Society of the Lakin appointment will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White of Marion on Jan. 16 in the forenoon. A cordial invitation to all. * CRAFT-PIERCE, Mr. Harvy G. Craft and Miss Edith M. were married New Years eve at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. N. W. Pierce, Marion. Only the immediate relatives of .the bride and groom were present. The impressive ring ceremony was used. Miss Hattie Craft acted ac maid of honor and Mr. Chas. Rider, of Fowlerville, as best man. They ail wore chrysanthemums, the generous gift of Mrs. Chas. Buroughs to the bride. The presents were beautiful and useful. After a fine wedding supper amidst congratulations'and showers of blessings the happy couple departed for their home in East Marion. *** AN ORDINANCE. Providing for the use of streets and alleys in the village of Pinckney, Livingston County, Michigan by E. B. McPhersou and associate their successors and assigns for their lines of telephone. The Village of Pinckney ordains: SEC. 1. That R. B. McPherson and associates their successors and assigns be and the same are hereby granted the right, privilege and authority to construct, erect, operate and maintain their lines of telephone including the necessary poles and fixtures upon, along and over the streets and alleys within the said village of Pinckney, Michigan, as will best enable the said R. B. McPherson and associates their successors and assigns to accommodate parties desiring to be connected with the lines of the said R. B. McPherson and associates their successors and assigns, they to place all poles in alleys as far as practical; and the said-village reserves the right to use said poles for police and fire alarms. Said right, privilege and authority herein contained are hereby given and duly vested for a period of thirty (30) years in the said R. B. McPherson and associate their successors and assigns from and after fhe date of the passage of this ordinance. SEC. 2 The right and privilege of said section one (1) hereof are granted subject to the following conditions, namely, viz: The poles shall be erected under the supervision of the street committee of the said council and in any case any pole, or poles, erected by the virtues of this ordinance shall interfere with the public use of the streets, the village Council may require the said R. B. McPherson and associates their successors and assigns to change the location of said pole, or poles, and the village shall have the right to establish and make such regulations with reference to public safety as the council may from time to time direct. The telephone rental shall not exceed twelve dollars ($12) per year residences and twenty-four dollars ($24) per year in business houses and offices. Provided, that for a long distance telephone on full copper metallic circuit, or a granular carbon transmitter telephone on a two wire circuit, an additional charge may be made not exceeding one dollar ($1) per month. SEC. 3 This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and legal publication. Made and passed by the Common Council of the Village of Pinckney this sixth day of January, A. D., 1902. C. L. SIOLEB, President of Village Pinckney, E. R. BROWN, Clerk of Village Pinckney. Thonsaud8 sent into Exile. Every year a large number o f poor sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urged to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. Don't be anexile when Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will cure you at borne. It's the most lnfallable medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on earth. The first dose brings reiief. Astounding cures result from persistent use. Trial bob ties at F. A. Sigler's. Price 50c and 11,00. Evvery bottle guaranteed. Business Pointers. I* or Sale, House and lot in east part of towu Enquire ot Mrs. B. Eagan, t-2 _ For Hale. Two colts, one 3 yrs. past, broke; one 8 months—also a new milch cow. Enquire ot E. G. Pish. t3 For Hale. A farm of 100 acres in the township of Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. LEWIS LOVE, t-11 Administrator. " » «;'••'<" "?"» f\ v , ' • • The Howell Racket STORE m Wishes to call your attention to the fact that we can^fc^a*^ GIVE YOU BETTER BARGAINS This Season than ever before And shall make it a point to try and please every customer And shall try and carry such goods that we can SAVE OUR MANY PATRONS MONEY on their purchases with us We shall endeavor this coming season to carry A full line of dry goods Hosiery, Underwear, Corsets, Shoes, Tinware, Crockery, Glass-ware, some Hardware, Curtains and Shades; and shall always try and have THE QUALITY THE BEST AND THE PRICES THE LOWEST Below we quote you a few specials in our different departments In rubbers and over shoes we have a large assortment to pick from and at the prices on this lot they will not last long Child's Bubbers 20c Misses' Rubbers 25c Ladies' Rubbers 29c Child's Arctics 49c Misses' Arctics 59c Ladies' Arctics 69c Meu's Arctics $1.00 Men's mittens at greatly reduced price. Men's calf-laced mittens value 65c at39c. Ladies' mittens at 10c, 15c and 25c. In dry goods we can show you some good values Chenille spreads. Table covers. Pillow cases and shams. Stamped and hemstitched pillow shams only 30c a pair. Stamped doilies 2c. Men's turkey red handkerchiefs 3c. Child's handkerchief lc. Bed ticking per yd.-6^c. Childs' bonnets 20c, 25c, 50c. In Groceries 1 lb baking powder 9c. Soda 4c. Corn or laundry starch per pkg. 4c. Washing powder 4c. Laundry soaps 10 bars electric soap 25c. We also carry Pratts' food both in package and bulk, it will pay any one keeping stock and poultry to purchase some of this food and giv it a trial. ft..;/--..- >K'' '•> v « • " • » - . M •:.?>•** J In Our Notion 3epartmeni S 1 paper pins lc Needles 1 paper lc 25 darners lc Safty pins 1 uoz. 2c Pearl buttons per doz. 5c •4 / A Few Speciale in Hardware Curry comb'3c 100 Hog rings 5c. 1 doz sheets sand-paper 5c. This is but a few of our many bargains, so call and look our goods over and get prices before making your purchases. YOURS FOR TRADE ?• •<o McCOMB & CO., / Howell, Mick. S:C itl • ' ! — - • - - ^ - ^ ^ ^ feikttttfci Mffeft Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch January 09, 1902 Description An account of the resource January 09, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-01-09 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/33c2925a3a0934c1c07d90188301198e.pdf ec8a68022d543bf6feefbf09e1b5ced4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. A bashful Dexter girl went m+o a .drug store to purchase a batb sponge but when the good looking clerk stepped up suddenly to enquire as to her wants she got so rattled that she told him she wanted a sponge bath. And then it was the clerk's turn to get rattled. MONEY TO LOAN. I have montey to loan in large or small amounts, and on moderate terms. If you need ready cash to meet your obligations or use for any immediate purpose, you can obtain the same from me and the business will be kept strictly con* fidential. James A. Greene. Pinckney, Mich. LOCAL NEWS. Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE . . . . . . . HOWELL MICHIGAN BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy fancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. Our prices will save, you money. Tp«tdc B o w m a n ' s , Busy Store, H o w e l l , Next to Poatoffice. M i c h . The Holiday^ $ r e Oyer> But you can still find us doing business as before and we have bargains to offer in our lines that cannot be duplicated in the county. We certainly carry ' the largest, finest and most complete li ne of Furniture, Cut Glass Lamps, etc., outside of the city. Do not forget us when in Howell, we would like to show you our goods. Brokaw & Wilkinson. HOWfrSt^U* M I C H . Pinekuey is lucky—We have of coal. Elda Kubn ot Gregory was in town Monday. This cold weather makes one think it is winter tor good. Cbas. Ashley, of Pontiar, visited M. Dolan and family over Sunday. Fee 14 incbeg-fbieb is being placed in the private ice houses at this place. Sylvester O'Connor of Detroit spent Sunday with bis cousin Dr. J. W. Monks. Miss Nellie Bennett is a guest of her Bister Mrs. W. W. Barnard, the past week. This week we received special rates from the Michigan Farmer, see adv. in another column. _ _ _ filar cus Crippen returned Saturday from several weeks visit with friends in Ypsilanti and Dixboro. A very pleasant afernoon was spent at the borne ot Mrs. Thos. Read las t Friday afternoon at tea. Covers were laid for ten. Mrs. Joseph Placewy has something to keep her busy now-a-days; she was the lucky one to draw the large doll at F. A. Sigter's. One of the finest official Railroad map of Michigan came to our table the past week. Compliments of Ry. commissioner Cbas. Osborn. The Michigan Condensed Milk factory at Howell received 23,607,335 pounds ot milk during 1901. At an average of f 1.00 that would amount to $236,0^3.35. Geo. Harrington of Louisville, Ky., a clothing salesman, stopped off here last Saturday morning and spent the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harrington, who greatly enjoyed the briet visit. Word was received here the past week of the death of little John Nichols, of Brights disease, at his home in Mt. Clements. He will be remembered as the little grandson who spent several weeks with Rev. and Mrs. Simpson at this plac}, The Misses Maude and MoccoTeeple entertained several of their friends at progressive pedro last Friday evening, which was enjoyed very much by the guests. Dr. J. W. Monks won the first Gent's prize and Mrs. E. R. Brown the first ladies prize. Mrs. A. D. Bennett expects to leave for Ludington this week to join her husband there where he has a good position on the Ludington Chronicle. A farewell party was given her at the City opera house on Monday evening; which was highly enjoyed by a large company, and all expressed themselves as very sorry to lose these popular young people from our midst, and all will unite in wishing them future prosperity.—Fowlerville Review. Miss Mae Reason gave a party to 45 of her friends Tuesday evening of this week in honor ot her sixteenth birthday. All bad a good time. Mrs. Harvey Barrington receive^ word that Ler youngest sister, Mrs. S, H. Taylor of Cheboygan dropped dead last Sunday morning. She leaves a husband and three grown children. • i*» • A Lecture. Rev. Fr. Comerford ha9 noticed with regret that the village for the past two years has been without a lecture course. Realizing the necessity of some literary entertainment for the benefit of tbe people he has prepared a lecture on the life and labor of St. Paul, which be will deliver at the Pinckney opera house, Thursday evening Jan. 23 1902, at 8 o'clock sharp. The lecture is in the nature of an his- Fire at Stockbridge. A d isasterous fire occured Friday morning about 2 o'ol ock. It started in the bazar of Mills & Pitch, and soon spread to the stores of Milner Bros., furniture and undertakers, and the agricultural store of Reason & Ives. All the buildings were destroyed. Mrs. West tall occupied rooms and had a millinery store in one of the stores destroyed, and the KOTM and LOTM lost everything in the hall. Mr. Mills and wife lived in the rear of the store, and they were awakened by their dog jumping on to their bed and barking. Mr. Mills arose and they had just time to make their escape. The loss is estimated at from $15, 000 to $20,000, partially covered by insurance. Livingstoni Mutual. The annual meeting of the Livingston County Mutual Fire Insurance Company at the court house. President Horton called the meeting and after a few remarks to the meeting proceeded to the election of officers, as follows: President—William M. Horton, of Handy. Vice-President—Robert R. Smith, of Howell. Secretary—William J. Larkin, of Howell. Director—E. W. Hardy, of Oceola. Upon motion the officers of the com ] pany were authorized to adjust losses ing the same spirit of the Master, occasioned by fire from gasoline engines when operated under proper restrictions. Also to strike out the words "engine house" in Article 16 of the By-Laws. The secretary report at the meeting shows the solid financial condition of the company—Total amount paid out during the past year $13,102 41, You Will Be LUBku Black Anderson, Michtdricalreviewof the lifeof the apostle { a of the Gentiles. The idea of the lecture is to present before the people in a more vivid light the details ot a man of whom so little is known by the commonalitv. There is no attempt on the speakers part to developthe Pauline view of the dogmas ot Christianity, but simply to take St- Paul from the number of historical characters whom we know simply as having lived and died and to cause him to stand before us as a living se n tient being, still teaching the same eternal truths taught two thousand years ago, still ever new, ever breatbr* r Sate* A new milch cow—enquire of Dr. B. F.Stgler. t5 _ _ _ _ _ _ Two colts, one 3 yrs. past, broke; one 8 months—-also a new milch oow. Enquire ot E. G. Fish. t3 For Male. A farm of 100 acres in the township of Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. LEWIS LOVE, 111 Administrator. !> or Sale* Jersey Cow 4 yrs. old .due to calf in two or three weeks. Enquire of O. B. ARNOLD, Gregory. cor Sale. A full-Mood Jersey cow due to calve this month. Enquire of Geo. Business Pointers. To Our Patrons- How Is It A great deal is beint? said in different papers these daj^ in regar j to citizens patronizing.their home merchants (and justly said to) and every news paper in the surrounding country have urged the fact upon their readers. Now, how about the merchant, has he no obligations? Who gives him a nice little puff now and then, is it the firm that furnishes him bill1 heads with their soap advertisement conspic uous thereon? Who sympathizes with him in his business losses, is it the grocery firm that furnishes him ready printed stationery? Who is it that incites people to buy goods at home, is it the one who gets the printing that should be done at home? Who is it that always pushes every enterprise for the benefit of the town, is it the city papers or periodicals in other towns? Moral: "Let one hand wash the other." Patronize your home paper. W A N T E D : Information concerning the whereabouts of a certain Dr. Gamber wlo practiced medicine and resided in Pinckney some twelve or fourteen years ago, will be gladly received at the DISPATCH office. If you buy your Fall and Winter Suits now, daring the month of January. We guarantee everything that ought to be guaranteed in made to measure clothing. TO EVERY CUSTOMER purchasing a suit of clothes or an overcoat now, we will make a p r e s e n t o f A BEAUTIFUL SILK VEST, a n d y o u m a y s e l e c t y o u r p a t t e r n a n d s t y l e of vest. All these vests have been selling at from $5.00 to $< .00 each. Do not delay, but make your selections now, and get your choice! K. H. CRANE, Pinckney, Agent for the Royal Tailors. A (rood Time to Buy a Suit Or An Overcoat IN MEN'S OVERCOATS All §13.50 Coats at 89.50. AU$12.00 " " $9.00. All $10.00 " " $8,50. All $16.00 •• «« $11.50. AU$6.00 » " $4.50. IN MEN'S SUITS All $7.00 Suits for $5.60. All $9.50 " " $8 00. All $10.00 " "• $8.25. AU$12.00 " " $9.50. All $16.00 S " $12.50. B o y s S u i t s from $1.65 to $4.00—Call and see the Goods. As we have too many Gloves and Mittens will make cost prices on them the next two weeks. We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes, to come and settle as soon as possible as we must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are, Very truly yours, TEEPLE & CAOWELL Pencil Pushers Outing. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," was fully varified last Monday when the members of the Eastern Michigan Press Association cast work aside for the day to accept the cordial invitation of tbe Peninsular Paper Company of Ypsilanti to visit their plant and inspect their method of making paper. The D. Y. A. A. & J . Ky. secretary placed a special car at the disposal of tbe printers, which left Griswold. street, Detroit, at 1:30 p, m. with a joking jolly party of 85. While enroute Mr. W. C. Jupp of the Jupp paper company of Detroit, served a lunch which all seemed to enjoy. While in Ypsilanti the party not only gave a thorough inspection of the paper mill, bat also visited sever- J al departments of the Normal. On the return trip a shoit business session was held. T i e day is one that will long be remembered by those who participated in the event. «, • • January 9, 1902. W. W. BARNABD. Well! Well! We never had such a trade before during the holidays. Some lines of our goods were entirely cleaned up but we still have a few Books Collar and Cuff Boxes left which we will close out at right prices during invoice. Of course we always have a line of Pencils, Tablets, School Books and Drugs. '>< H m , ».-1 •'/'ii II M* *! *'J T% F. A. SIGLEB. •*-^**«**i***\-l t • . ..- ,,.,:>;,•'>- ^ : ; V : * ^ - h *•(?•' * / ":';<:; *P« :>\ • v - . f . ; & -»• • - < s. «r. fP^: h ^ v . jf-*vi « • • ' • : ' . S\" r ; • : • D-' fe I - 9-: i. E; ;.f?. % hi'- ' 1** TALIIAGE'S SEltMOfl. V* « » • — • — i i i nil , TTHf BEAUTY Of CHUttTttN COU*> • E8Y POINTED OUT. " FreaolMd from th« tVord* off K*t«r: ''Be CoorUoui"—The Valte of PmlM-Givlnf — ThoaghtfoluMt for 4Mhors a Spirit to Bo Coltlvatod. IflOopyrtgnt, 1902, by Louts Klopsch, N. Y.) Washington, Jan. 12.—In this discourse Dr. Talmage urges thoughtful- • e s s for others and shows how such * benignant spirit may be fostered; -text, I Peter 11, 8, "Be courteous." In an age when bluntness has been -canonized as a virtue it may be usetul to extol one of the most beautiful at all the royal family of graces— -courtesy, it is graclousness, deference t o the wishes of others, good manners, affability, willingness to deny ourselves somewhat for the advantage of others, urbanity. Mark you, it cannot be put on or dramatized successfully for a long while. We may tie full of bows and genuflections, and smiles and complimentary phrase, and have nothing of genuine courtesy cither in our makeup or In bur demeanor. A backwoodsman who never -saw a drawing room or a dancing master or a caterer or a fold of drapery may with his big soul and hard hand and awkward salutation exercise the _„JE?*9J wMi ( 3Lon e D O r n under richest opholstery and "educated" In foreign schools, and bothered to know which of ten garments he will take from a voyal wardrobe, may be as barren of ~"*he spirit of~courtesy as-4he great 6asfaara desert is of green meadows and tossing fountains. Now, you know as well as I do that some of the most undesirable people have been seeming incarnations of courtesy. In our early American history there arose a man of wonderful talent, an impersonation of all that can charm drawing rooms and cultivated circles. He became vice presirdaot of the United States and within vomc vote of being president. Men * threw away their fortunes to help him in his political aspirations and to forward him in a conspiracy to overthrow the government of the United States, he trying to do jn America what Napoleon at that very time was trying to do in Europe—establish a Jthrone for himself. But he was immoral and corrupt. He was the ser- * pent that wound its way into many a domestic paradise. He shot to death one of the greatest of Americans— Alexander Hamilton. The world found • out long before he left it that the offender I speak of was an embodiment -of dissoluteness and base ambition. He mas the best illustration that I know of of the fact that a man may have the appearance of courtesy while within he is all wrong. Absalom, a Bible character, was a specimen of a man of polish outside and of rottenness inside. He captured all who came near him. But, oh, what a heart he had, full of treachery .and unfilial spirit and baseness! He -was as bad as he was alluring and charming. I like what John Wesley said to a : man when their carriages met on the road. The ruffian, knowing Mr. Wes- - ley and disliking him, did not turn out, bat kept the middle of the road. Mr. Wesley cheerfully gave the man all the road, himself riding into the ditch. Aa they passed each other the ruffian said, "I never turn out for fools," and Mr. Wesley said, "I always do." I like the reproof which a Chinaman in ."San Francisco gave an American. The American pushed him off the sidewalk until he fell into the mud. The -•Chinaman on rising began to brush off t h e mud and said to the American: *You Christian; me heathen. Goodby." A stranger entered a church in one of the cities and was allowed to «tand a long while, although there was plenty of room. No one offered a scat. The stranger after awhile said to one of the brethren, "What church i s this?" The answer was, "Christ's church, sir." "Is he in?" said the etranger. The. officer of the church txaderstood what was meant and gave •Mm a seat. We want more courtesy In the churches, more courtesy in places of business, more courtesy in ocr homes. Let us all cultivate this grace of • Christian courtesy by indulging in the habit of praise instead of the habit of blame. There are evils in the world that we must denounce, and there are men and women who ought to be chastised, but never let us allow the -opportunity of applauding good deeds pass unimproved. The old theory was ' that you must never praise people lest - we make them vain. No danger of t h a t Before any of us get through -with life we will have enough mean and ignoble and depreciating and lyi n g things said about ui to keep us humble. God approvingly recognizes a system of rewards as well as of puntshments. ^When you hear a good sermon, stop after the benediction and tell the pastor, though you never saw him before that day, "Tour sermon 4W me good." | W h e n . m mechanic does a good piece / o f work teU him it is well dons. When .*jrty»i«Un bring* #«u out 4£ a perllous illneea, stop XM m In the street and say, "Doctor, yon saved my life." When you hear of a business man in some heavy .stress of financial weather helping frailer craft into the harbor, go Into his counting room and say, "1 hear you have been helping your fellow business man to outride the tempest of a panic, and I came in to thank you for the good advice you gave and to let you know that all good citizens appreciate what you have been doing." Go down the street tomorrow and thank somebody. There are hundreds of people who never get thanked at all. Plenty of severe criticism, plenty of faultfinding, plenty of misinterpretation, plenty of depreciation, but as to gratitude—that is a market in which the supply does not equal the demand. In the cultivation of this habit of Christian courtesy lot us abstain from joining in the work of defamation. It is a bad streak in human nature that there are so many people who prefer to believe evil instead of good concerning any one under discussion. The more faults a man has of his own the more wiling is he to ascribe faults to others. What a curse of cynics and pessimists afflicts our time, afflicts all time! There are those who praise no one until he is dead. Now that he is clear under ground and a heavy stone is on top of him there is no possibility of his ever coming up again as a rival. Some of the epitaphs on tombstones are so ""fulsome that ou resurrectkmr day a man rising may, if he reads the epitaph, for the moment think he got into the wrong grave. There are two sides to every man's: character—a good side and an evil side. The good see only the good and the evil only the evil, and the probability is that a medium opinion is the right opinion. Most of the people whom I know are doing about as well as they can under the circumstances. The work of reform is the most important work, but many of the reformers, dwelling on one evil, see nothing but evil, and they get so used to anathema they forget the usefulness once in awhile of a benediction. They get so accustomed to excoriating public men that they do not realize that never since John Hancock in boldest chlrography signed the Declaration of Independence, never since Columbus picked up the floating land flowers that showed him he was coming near some hew country, have there been so many noble and splendid and Christian men in high places in this country as" now. You could go into the president's cabinet or the United States senate or the house of representatives in this city and find plenty of men capable of holding an old fashioned Methodist prayer meeting, plenty of senators and representatives and cabinet officers to start the tune and kneel with the penitents at the altar. In all these places there are men who could, without looking at the book, recite the sublime words, as did Gladstone during vacation at Hawarden, "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ," and from the senate and house of representatives and the presidential cabinet and from the surrounding offices and committee rooms, if they could hear, would come many voices responding "Amen and amen!" Christian courtesy I especially commend to those who have subordinates. Almost every person has some one under him. How do you treat that clerk, that servant, that assistant, that employe? Do you accost him In brusque terms and roughly command him to do that which you might kindly ask him to do? The last words that the Duke of Wellington uttered were, "If you please." That conqueror in what was in some respects the greatest battle ever fought, in his last hours, asked by his servant If he would take some tea, replied, "If you please," his last words an expression of courtesy. Beautiful characteristic in any class. There is no excuse for boorishness in any circle^ As complete a gentleman as ever lived was the man who was unhorsed on the road to Damascus and beheaded on the road to Ostia—Paul, the apostle. I know that he might be so characterized by the way he apoligized to Ananias, the high priest. I know it from the way he complimented Felix as a judge and from the way he greets the king, "I thank myself, King Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews, especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews." And then see those words of advice which he gives: "Bear ye one another's burdens;" "In honor preferring one another;" "honor all men." What a mighty means of usefulness is courtesy! The lack of it brings to many a dead failure, while before those who possess it In large quantity all the doors of opportunity are open. You can tell that urbanity does not come from study of books of etiquette, although such books have their use, but from & mind full of thoughtfulnesa for others and a heart in sympathy with the conditions of others. Ah, this world needs lighting up! To ^oxoasas. i The senate met Monday after a re* Cess of more than.two weeks, but no business was those of us who are prosperous-it is ne credit that we are in a state of good cheer, but in the lives of ninety-nine out of a hundred there is » pathetic side, a taking off, a deficit, an anxiety, the^ecen a trouble.' By a genial look, by a kind Kean (N word, by a helpful action, we may lift the senate the death of Sewetyan^ of-^ a little of the burden and partly dear ferpd the customary resolutions exthe way for the stumbling foot. Oh, pre«sJve«of sorrow,. As, a mark of rewhat a glorious art it is to say the »Pe c t t l w senate adjourned at 12.W p. right word in the right way at the m - ?«.• seat formerly occupied by right time! AT SASKATCHEWAN, WirrEfWi OANADA. N. J.) formally announced to • » • *• w # n «•»*•«• Alexander the Great won the love of Scwell has been assigned to Depew. In the house the oath was" administered to Messrs. Smith, of Iowa, and his soldiers on foot by calling them Weeks of Michigan. Loudensiager, of fellow footmen. Rehoboam lost the ten tribes through his discourtesy. More thoughtfulness for others—let us all cultivate i t Many years ago two men entered the largest locomotive workshops in Philadelphia, They were treated in a very indifferent way and were allowed to depart without any show of courtesy. They went into other shops, and no especial attention was given them. After awhile the two men entered a smaller shop, and the overseer took great pains in showing them everything and how they wrought and on what plan the shops were run. The two visitors were agents of the Czar of Russia, and those shops were transferred to S t Petersburg, and that polite man that bestowed such attention was called to build the locomotives for all the railroads of Russia and had tortune after fortune roH in upon him. Courtesy is a mighty force in temporal things-as w e l l a s in spiritual things. Let us start each year, each month, each day, with the question, What can I do to make others happy? On our way to office^ or store or shop or rail train let us be alert for heaven descended opportunities. The time must come when the world will acknowledge international courtesy. Now courtesy between nations is chiefly made of rhetorical greeting, but as soon as there is a difference of interest their ministers plenipotentiary are called home, and the guns of the forts are put in position, and the army and navy get ready. Why not a courtesy between nations that will defer to each other and surrender a little rather than have prolonged acrimony, ending In great slaughter? Room for all nations of the earth and all styles of government What the world wants is less armament and more courtesy, less of the spirit of destruction and more of the spirit of amity. This cen- New Jersey, immediately announced the death of Senator SewelL The customary resolutions were adopted and the house at 12:10 adjourned. Over 300 bills and joint resolutions were Introduced in the senate Tuesday, among them bills requiring that contractors carrying the malls of the United Stat<*s shall be able to read the English language; increasing pension ratings on account of wounds, disease or injuries received while In the line of duty; authorizing the carrying of sealed packages through the mails at the rate of one cent an ouuee. A bill granting to Mrs. McKiniey the postal frankiug privilege for all correspondence, was favorably reported Toy the house committee oivpostoftices and post roads. The house committee on census ordored a favorable report oh the bill creating u permanent census bureau. Senator Mitchell added several amendments to the proposed Philippines tariff bill. It is provided that Filipino exports or imports from or to the Uulted States shall pay only 50 per cent of the rate charged on art! cles coming from or ex-ported to for-- ei#n countries. A bill of much Interest to ex-confederate soldiers was favorably acted upon by the house committee on„war claims, providing for paying former confederate soldiers for horses, bridles, saddles and side arms taken from them in violation of the terms of surrender made by dens. Lee and Johnston with Gens. Grant and Sherman. The bill was introduced by Rep. Padgett, of Tennessee. Rop. Hamilton is extremely ^leased with the hearing before the river and haTlHu- committee looking toward an additional appropriation for the deepening of the Kalamazoo river. The senate commerce committee, through -Senator McMillan, made a favorable report for an appropriation of JM.VXK) for the construction of a licrlit ship on the southeast shoal Point An Tele passage. The bill to create a permanent census bureau, after a long; debate in the house Saturday, was recominlttiMl. Mj. S. K. Lent was a delegate §ent from the farmers of Allegan County* port on the prospects lor successful settlement His report Is as follows: I went from Winnipeg to Edmonton, thence east one hundred miles by wagon. I found the country in that vicinity a rich, black .loam, varying from 12 Inches to «8 feet deep; the crops are simply something enormous; wheat and oats by actual measurement often standing five feet in helghj. Z have been a farmer for forty years* and consider myself a fair judge of tho yield of grain, and I saw wheat that would yield 50 bushels per acre, and oats that would yield 100 bushels per acre; not one alone, but a good many.* As for root crops and garden truck, in no country have I ever seen their equal for all kinds except corn and tomatoes;the nights being too cool for theBe to ripen well. As a stock country it has no equal. East of Edmonton, on the head waters of the Vermillion River, I saw hay meadows containing from 10 to 100 acres, the grass standing 4 feet high, and would often cut 3 to 4 tons to the acre. From Edmonton I passed through some fine locations, namely, Wetasklwin, Lacombe and other points. From McLeod I went to Reglna, thence t& Prince Albert,-241 jalies north of the main line. For the first fifty miles is fine farming country, but the next hundred miles is more of a stock country. Then at Saskatoon, Rosthern and Duck Lake I found some very fine farming country, so good that I found a party of Americana from Minnesota buying land for themselves— one party buying 12 sections, and the other 20 sections of land for themselves, which they proposed to improve at once. I have traveled over twenty-three different States and Territories in our Union, and never in my life time have I ever seen such magnificent crops and especially as fine a stock country* . ' •»( Drive RheumatUm Away by the use of MATT J. JOHNSON'S 608«. It cures thoroughly and quickly. Don't express a positive opinion unless you perfectly understand what you are talking about. . t ... . , with instructions to report back a bill itnu ryth he afsieolpde naendd wtoioth mtoaon y mmaneny-aorf-mwiaers ^( .o T l t^ on the ocean. Before the century closes may the last cavalry horse be hitched to the plow and the last warship become a merchantman. There is nothing worthy in the thought that the earth will get too crowded with population if vast multitudes are not destroyed by war. When our old world is full of inhabitants, it will have fulfilled Its mission, and it will be put aside like an old ship turned into a navy yard and dismantled and the world's inhabitants transferred to some other constellation. The angels in the song celebrated this coming international courtesy when in the Bethlehem starlight they chanted, "Good will to men." If others lack courtesy, that is no reason why you should lack it. Respond to rudeness by utmost affability. Because some one else is a boor is no reason why you should be a boor. So I applaud Christian courtesy. I would put it upon the throne of every heart in all the world. The beauty of it is that you may extend it to others and have just as much of it—yea, more of it—left in your own heart and life. It is like the miracle of the loaves and fishes, which, by being divided, were multiplied until twelve baskets were filled with the remnants. It is like a torch, with which fifty lamps may be lighted and yet the torch remain-as bright as before it lighted the first lamp. But this grace will not come to its coronal until it reaches the heavenly sphere. What a world that must be where selfishness and jealousy and pride and ascerbites of temper have never entered and never will enter! No struggle for precedence. No rivalry between cherubim and seraphim. No ambition as to who shall have tho front seats in the temple of God and the Lamb. No controversy about the place the guest may take at the banquet. No rivalry of robe or coronet No racing of chariots. No throne looking askance upon other thrones, but all the inhabitants perfectly happy and rejoicing in the perfect happiness of others. It I never get to any other delightful place, I want to get to that place. What a realm to live in forever! All worshiping the same God, all saved by the same Christ, all experiencing the same emotions, all ascending the same heights of love and exultation, all celebrating the victories. Courtesy there easy, because there will be no faults to overlook, no apologies to make, no mistakes to correct, no disagreeableness to overcome, no wrongs to right. In all the ages to come not a detraction or a subterfuge. A perfect soul in a perfect heaven. In that realm, world without end, It will never be necessary to repeat the words of my text, words that now need oft repetition, "Be courteous." zatlon of a, permanent census bureau to include also a provision to place the present employes under the civil service. I>uiin}: the debate Reps. Corliss and Henry C. Smith *»oized an opportunity to trtko shots at the dvil service law. Hopkins, the father of the bill, declared that of the 3.-1SO employes of the present census bureau only 20 had been fouwUincompetent to till the positions assigned to them. Rep. II. O. Smith got Hopkins to ad mit that the census bureau employes had never passed the classified service examination, but were selected by r-he congress men and then their fitness for the work was ascertained. This admission Smith declared was the strongest kind of an argument against the classified service plan and he asked If it would not lxv better to have The congressmen select the employes in all the departments, judging from the result* in the census bureau. Congressman Corliss said the departments were filled with old carbuucles and barnacles. I<ow CallH a Halt. Mayor Low, of New York, sent his first message to the board of aldermen Monday, it wos brief. He said: "If, during the next two years, any citizen or any employe of the city pays money illegitimately, either to avoid injury or inconvenience, or to secure his rights, he will do it because he wants to, and not because he must. Xo one, from the largest corporation to the poorest bootblack, need pay one dime for protection from harm, or to secure just treatment at the hands of the citv government." AX WATS USE RUSS BLEACHING HLUB, -acknowledged the lending bluing, Made by The Kuss Company, South Bend, IBC An Insurance policy often makes a man more valuable after death than during life. MISS BONNIE DELANO A Chicago Society Lady, in a Letter to Mrs. Pinkham says: " D E A R MRS. PINKHAM:—Of all the grateful daughters to whom you have given health and life, none are more glad than I. 44 My home and my life was happy Seventeen Killed. Two local trains bound for New York—one from South Xorwnlk, Conn., the other from White Plains, X. Y.— crashed together in the smoke-clouded Park avenue tunnel of the New York Central railroad early Wednesday. Seventeen persons were killed and 40 injured, 12 seriously. The engineer and fireman of the White Plains local and a tower man are under arrest. Sew* I n Brief. Schley is visiting Savannah-, <ia„ for ton days B. F. Williams is suing "Healer" Dowie in Chicngo for $50.00() for alienating the affections of Mrs. Williams. Kx-Atid.-Gen. W. Irving Latimer, Big Rapids, has been appointed an assistant sergeant-at-arms of the senate. It is now said that the president will send Dewey and Miles to attend King Kilwsrd's eoronntion in June us chief representatives of the ormy and navy, and that Wear-Admiral Crowninshield may go as coinmauder of the United States fleet in European waters. Secretary of War Root says tho army is necessary ns a moral force to maintain civil administration In the Philippines, and that many Filipinos are idle and conspirators for that reason. Root doesn't think reduction of th> military force In the islands wiM be possible for teome^time to come. MISS BONXIE DELAXO. until illness came upon me three'{rears ago. I first noticed it by being irregular and having very painful and scanty menstruation; gradually my general health failed; I could sot enjoy my meals; I became languid and nervous, with griping pains frequently in the groins. 141 advised with our famt^y physician who prescribed without any improvement. One day he said.—lTry JLydia P i n k h a m ' s R e m e d i e s . ' I did, thank God; the next month 1 was better, and it gradually built me up until in four months I waacured. This is nearly a year ago and I have not had a pain or ache since."—-BOJJWIB DELANO, 3248 Indiana Ave., Chicago, 111.-15000 /Mftft If «t*w tutlamM 1$ not ftimln*. Trustworthy proof is abundant that L y d l a E . P l n k h a m ' s V e g e t a b l e C o m p o u n d saves thousands of young women from dangers resulting from organic irregularity, suppression or retention of the menses, ovarian or womb troubles. Refuse substitutes. General Health. Gentlemen:—I used two bottles of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and it had a decidedly good effect along the line of general health. I took it for digestive troubles and was much pleased with the result. G. A. Botsiord, On* away, Mich. ri P I S O ' S C U R E F O R la tan*. Sold by drantate. OISJ ~ U M I ' H O N Vm\ -I! \) • ^ •v./» • [ H ^ - ^ : " - ' v ; . - ' . - ' - • : - . - ' . ' • ' • • - * * ; • • - . • / • . • ' • ' " -. . • " ' . ' * ^ - - ' ; H / • • . ' • • - . - " ' . - • ' • - ' , - • • ' ' • - . ' • • : • . * " ' . - • ' - - . - - • . • * • • • • " ' ; . . " ' . : . - • • ' - • : > / • . • _ - - % . , - , . • . . * • • / . • . - - . - - - - - ^ : a ; : • / ( . . » - / .4% •M**frM*MMfc»S**iM4K*m«a«0*«4*>*i M a J M M M * Love's Second Degree By D. H. TALMAOCB {Copyright, WU by Daily Story Pub. Co.) This it a bit of plain history, and the reader whose mental appetite i whatever that may be In the human craves adventures flavored with the essence of heroism and self-sacrifice will save himself disappointment by pass- harps in motion. And she sniffed in ing it by. U is, it may be said, the plainest of plain history. John Delwin, the hero, Is a man who sellb groceries. Formerly he was an ordinary boy of liumerow freckles, then a delivery clerk in the village - +UX& of which he was later part owner. His life, so far as his acquaintances can judge, has been a psalm from the beginning. When he married Emma Mlnkler he wore the customary black, and the bride was attired In the customary white, and congratulations upon the happy event were many and sincere, just as the village newspaper said. So far as is known no hearts were broken or even bruised in the case. John had no rivals. Nor had Emma. He wanted a good sensible wife. She wanted a good sensible husband. They were married. Everybody was satisfled. Theirs was the most commonplace of courtlngs. He escorted her home trom churcir-^me—nl*bi. and they stood for a time at the front gate while the little god of love performed his duty. Th*y did not realize the solemnity of the occasion, otherwise be would have talked less fluently of butter and eggs, and she would have «ubdued her references to the starching and ironing of shirts. It was fate. John said to himself that there was a girl who wa* practical, a girl well calculated to comfort a man who worked for his- daily bread. Emma said to herself (mark the coincidence) that here was a man who was practical, a man who wasted his brain tissue with no trivial subjects of thought. And from that moment the compact between them was virtually sealed. A year passed before he asked her to snare his fortunes. Scarcely an instant passed before he received his answer. He kissed her then, and they were very happy. "John," said she, as they parted that —nighty-Engaged couples arc different from unengaged ones. Come and see me often, John, for I shall be lonesome without you. Come Monday, Tuesday and the other days." Til do it," said John, trying to remember a couplet he had laboriously committed to memory; "I'll—I'll do it." "Do," said she. "0, I will," said he. Thus it came about that whenever business was a bit slack in the store John girded up his apron, which bore a saleratus brand upon its bib, and went forth to call briefly upon Emma. And he never failed to find her busy with household work, her round white arms bared to the elbows, her fingers often bedecked with dabs of dough, her face flushed by the heat of the kitchen fire. And he said to himself fervently, in much the same spirit that characterizes the stock burst of gratitude in the more thrilling of love tales, "What a prize I've won! What a girl she is! 0 my!M And he walked upon air in his leaden deliberate way straight to the wedding day. Emma was not beautiful. She was "What a prize Fve won!" not witty. She possessed not those qualities which throughout the pages of a questionable literature have made woman-at once the despair and joy of the masculine heart. John understood this and gloried In it. He himself had not been a success at holding up one end of even a five minutes' conversation with the more dashing of the girls who attended the church socials. He rather (eared these girls. He was never able to quite free himself from the suspicion that they were making fun of him. He pitied the brilliant young chape whom they married. And it was to alto with Emma. The brilliant young eaan f«djMtg*a gated In the purely complimentary tease] voted her dead eall wlthevt a eietentiag voice. They saU she was a cheese, form. $be was utterly without power to set the strings of the gilded male her sensible solid way, declaring that she hoped the Lord would have mercy on the poor creatures that married them—with the emphasis strongly on the pronoun. So sbc was married to John, and John was married to her, and, as has been state; 1, everybody was satisfied. Another year passed, during which John builded a square dwelling with no nonsense about it, and set a row of hard niaples along the front walk, and purchased a cow. Then he bought a simple wicker perambulator and opened a ledger account with the leading doctor. Life for the blissful couple was on In •'What! You say that!" real earnest, and life in real earnest is a pretty serious matter. Ti was then that the covering of the ideals began to loosen in places and fall off. By the end of one more year the process was complete. John growled at the cost of living. Emma neglected-her back—bale He discovered with a shock that the cooking was tadly done and th.it the houss was badly kept. He uttered a hoarse note of complaint, and was momentarily paralyzed by the sight o* Emma shedding great soaking tears. He had thought her superior to such petty weakness. Matters did not Improve during the nest year. They unimproved. John's business affairs went wrong. It was the year of panic, and collections were dilhcult to make. Instinct prevented him from groaning in the market place, hence he brought his groans home and discharged them in an avalanche at his wife. Then John failed. He came home one night, and sat for a long time beneath a cobweb in a corner of the sitting room, staring with wide unseeing eyes at the picture of Garfield upon the wall, saying nothing, heedless of the food upon the table. Emm?, sat in the kitchen, rocking ceaselessly, their child ixsleep in her arms. She knew what had happened. A glance at John had told her all she cared to he told! So the minutes became hours, and the fire died out, and a chill came into the air. The clock struck nine. Johu spoke. "Km," said he, "'it's all over." "I know it," she returned. "What are you going to do about it?" "I don't know," he replied. T m clean discouraged—beat. I'm a poor stick." "Yon are," she agreed promptly. He started violently. "What!" he cried. "You say that? I reckon, madari, r;n as much of a success as you— you that deceived me—that lured me to marry you imder false pretenses! You that made out to be helping your ma so good with the housework! You that run whenever you saw me coming and put on your apron and rolled up your sleeves and dabbled your hands with flour or grabbed up a flatiron! You—O. I know all about it! I should think you'd have been ashamed of yourself, letting your ma do all the work while you just lazed round! I should think you'd be ashamed of yourself this minute sitting there on that floor tha4. hain't been swept for a week! Did you think I wouldn*t find yon out? 0, you deceiver you!" He arose to bis feet, excitedly pacing from one room to the other; then paused, an expression of surprise and bewilderment In his eyes, for Emma was smiling at him through tears. "John," she demanded, quietly, "who told you that?" "I overheard your pa telling Squire Wlgham," he said, "and they seemed to think 'twas the best joke ever was. But it hurt me fearful and roiled me up. You've no idea how it roiled me up, Km!" "Tea, I have, John." said she, "Mercy! Do yon think I'm blind and w M m—***tri**m deaf? But It wasn't to bad at pa made it out to be, honest, it waaa't Jutt once I run and pat on an apron and rolled up. my sleeves to deceive you, and that time 'twas because I'd torn a big hole in the front of my dress and the tleevet were all stained up with raspberry juice. Pa was always teasing me about it afterwards. He thinks he's an awful rich joker, pa does. And at for my failing to keep house good for you, John, there wasn't any trouble till baby came, and then I didn't have time nor strength to do it, and you couldn't afford to hire help, and you wouldn't tell me why, and— and—<X John'." She placed the child in its cradle, and with deliberate impulsiveness threw her arms about John's neck. His arm slowly wound itself about her waist "We're Just as foolish as—as the fools, John," she sobbed. "Fooler," declared he, decidedly. "I hain't given you a fair shake, Em. I'm going to be different." They were silent for an interval— an Interval of close, wordless communion such as in the popular love tales precedes the marital state, but never accompanies it Emma broke the silence at last with a whisper. "John, I'm awful sorry about the store." "Don't you worry about that," said John. "I'm no worse off than lots of others, It don't fret me a mite—not a mite, Em." Then he turned up the lamp and rekindled the fire and drew the curtains, and, they sat down comfortably with beaming faces to tea and muffins just as the clock struck ten. —mif-m— i n * iM""»i>i.r;i"in»> .'t"..' ''• A User Belle «f Bern*. There baa come to light in one of the auction roomt an interesting relic of Bobert Burnt; ft it an ordinary businesslike tumbler, inclosed in an oak cate lined with velvet and secured by a Brahmin key. The tumbler has engraved on it the following inscription: "This glass, once the property of Robert Burns, was presented by the poet's widow to James Robinson, Esq., and given by his widow to her son-inlaw, MaJ. James Glencairn Burns, 1840." The James Robinson to whom Jean Armour gave the relic was a Sunderland gentleman, who became by marriage connected wi»h the Burns family. The box is made from one of the piles of the old London bridge, with some lighter pieces of oak. relics of the Royal George.—The Scotsman. .V...J, F a y s fcr p e » t h of Lcms* Pittsburg, Pa., dispatch: A case famous in international diplomacy was closed by the payment of $7,600 damages to Mrs. Lenz, the mother of Frank G. Lenz, an American wheelman who was killed by Turkish officials. The money was turned over by the state department to Attorney John H. Mueller of this city. TOOTH nWDBT Tb« btst tat MM*7 and A K * Exptritfto* ttf ifftdM* MP. At an stows, or by matt for the price. HALL A RUCKCU New YotUU ^^tlt21Taw«pte«^EytWi1»? ~ P i n i l A Md Statk RanohM for Ml« ta lew*. • H l l n l f p Ua& Co!T«» Fifth St, sums a*, m. cIuel*.l Bfoovk orf tOea tlso1n lqauisic uk 4re1li0e fS uArTiSc* vaas. pa, a. u. eaawssesa.aasa* *«*•«•• 0¾ k JERUSALEM'S RUINS. Tbe Remain* of » Mediaeval Church Discovered. The Greek Catholic monks, who are In possession of the chief portion of the church of the Holy Sepulcher, are now going to build a bazaar opposite It, where pilgrims may purchase souvenirs of their visit to Jerusalem. During the process of clearing the site the foundations of an old medieval church, forty meters long and thirty wide, with £hree apses, were discovered. A number of fine capitals, fragments of basalt pillars and bas-reliefs, with symbolic animals, were found, all these remains having, doubtless, belonged to the choir of the church. Last year a valuable silver shrine, containing a piece of the holy cross and relics of the Apostles Peter and Paul—according, at least, to the inscrlptlons on them—was discovered at the same place. The patriarch of Jerusalem, it is said, is keeping other discoveries secret, owing to his dislike of the Roman Catholic church. Those mentioned above are all the more important as it can be ascertained to what church they belonged. According to the statement of a medieval traveler, the hospice and the monastery, which the citizens of Amalft founded about the year 640,- as a refuge for Western pilgrims, was situated due south of the Holy Sepulcher, about a stone's throw away. The first church was built in honor of St. Mary de Latins, and the secphd, the ruins of which have now been found, in honor of St John the Baptist. The French monk Bernard, who lived there in 870, highly praised the hospitality and the large library of the hospice. A Mohammedan historian says it was destroyed by the Kl^alif Hakem and rebuilt shortly afterward; while, according to another account, it prospered down to the time j of King Baldwin of Jerusalem, from J 1J00 to 1118, when the two communities of St. Mary and S t John adopted the latter as their joint protector. This was the origin of the Knights of St. ] John. The remains now discovered, therefore, are the ruins of the cradle 1 of this order. It is most unfortunate ! that the preservation of these very in- i teresting remains seems impossible,"] owing to the ill feeling which exists ; between the Greek and Roman Cath- j olics in Jerusalem.—London Standard. An Important Discovery. Detroit, Mich., Jan. 13.—A sensational statement is made by Mr. Benjamin Major, whose home is at the corner of Jane and Hurlbut Ave., this city. Mr. Major says that he has found a remedy which will positively cure all Kidney and Bladder troubles. He sufferedhimself for a long time with these diseases in the most painful form, and during his illness experimented with a great many medicines without getting any relief. Finally he tried Dodd's Kidney Pills, and to his great joy was cured completely. The statement he makes seems to have ample confirmation In reports being published every day of wonderful cures by this remedy. CAPSICUM VASELINE < PUT U P IS COIAAP3IBL* T U B * * ) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve headache and sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgio and gouty complaints. A trial will prove what we olabn tor it, and it will be found to be invaluable In the household. Many people say "it is the best of all of your preparations.'' Price 1 « cents, at all druggists or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by maiL No article. should be accepted by the public unless the same carries our label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESEBKMJGH MFC CO., 17 State Street, N E W TOBX CXTT. If there be aught surpassing human deed or word or thought it is a mother's love.—Marchioness de Spadara. In Winter Use Allen's Foot Ease. a powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable, nervous, and often cold and damp. If you have Chilblains, sweating, sore feet or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Alien S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. W E S T E R N CANADA'S Wonderful wheat crop for 1801 now the talk e t the Commercial World Is by no means phenon> tenaf. The Province of [Manitoba and district* if Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and Alberta are t h e m o s t wonderful [grain producing countries in the world. 1» > stock raising they aleebold the highest poaS> Thousands of Americans are annually making this their home, and they succeed as they never did before. Move Westward with the tide and secure a farm and home in Western Canada, Low rates and special privileges to homeaeekers and settlers. The handsome forty-page- Atlas of Western Canada sent free to all applicants. Apply for rates, &c, to F. Pedley, Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada,. or to J. Grieve, Sault Ste Marie. Mich., M. VMclnnes, No. 2, Avenue Theatre Block, Detroit,. Mich.. C A. Laurier, Marquette, Mich., H. 1L Williams, 227 Spitzer Bldg., Toledo. Ohio, or - Joseph Young, 61H State St.. East, Columbus, Ohio, Canadian Government Agents. Our happiness In this world depends very largely on the affection we are able' to inspire. T o C u r e a C o l d i n O n e d a y . Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AH druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. When you are betting on a sure thing always hold out enough to pay your car fare home. P U T N A M F A D E L E S S D Y E S are easier t o use a n d color more goods brighter a n d faster o l o r s t h a n a n y o t h e r dye. Sold b y d r u g g i s t s , 1 0 c per p a c k a g e . Thcrr> is no greater punishment than that of being abandoned to one's self.— Qucsnel. W H E N YOU GO TO BUY BLUING, Ask for R u « Bleaching Blue. Made by The Buss Company. South Bend, Ind. j i There is? no man easier to be derefve.i \ than h3 who hopes, for he aids in his own ! deceit. • ' i M M . Window's Soothing Syrni>. For children ttfethla*. soften* ths (fu-ni. reduo-M tn tl&miuAlioa. Mlaya p&ta. enra* win J roUa. SJO« battle. Although Shakespeare was not a broker ht furnished a great many stock quotations. I do not-believe Pi so's Cure for Consumption has nn equil for coughs and colds.—JOHN F. BOYEB, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15. lyuu. ^ ^ , _ Sold by 63 Douglas A —""^ Stor*9ftnntTia.be9t8hoe<lenler»eTerywb«w,l LACTIOX: Tbegeniuaeuavetuuieandpriceoubouoakj Jfotiee increase of tales in table belea: ISSScBiiMMFtSra, 1 8 9 0 = = 8 9 a i 8 ^ a l r » . 1 1 ) 0 0 = 1,259,754 Pairs, Btsfnoss Wore Than Doubled In Four Yean. ItEASOl Douglas in NSi Ke who makes his own God always makes one that never gives him an hou.-'s rest. W.L. DouglasinAkesnnd spUamorempn'sf&OOaiid 5-150 sluv* tban any other two man'f ts in Hie worML <V. 1- Ponfflus $3.00 and $UO Mioes placed Bide by side wiia $5.00 ani S6.00 shoes or other makes, are found to b«? just .is pood. TJiey will outwear two pai« of ordinary $3.00 and $3.00 shoes. Made cf Vie best hat here, including Patent Corona Kid, Corona Colt, end National Kangaroo* Past Color Eyelet* surt Alwaya Blutk llooki oi*4. Vr.L.DoBc'.M 81.00"Ui:t Erts« Llae"**aa«t b*«4Mdl S h o e i t h y m a t l £>>c. e x t r a . C a t a l o g t V c e . W . £.. D o u g l a s , B r o c k t o n , M H W . . W . U . - D E T R O I T — N O . 3 . - 1 9 0 2 I •••'vSLi' r ^ . : ; . Nautical Heir Apparent. British service papers have noted that the Prince of Wales is the first heir apparent to the British crown to hold an actual commission in the navy, the senior service on their side of the water. Hitherto the heir apparent has been put into the army, and any naval rank he may have held has been purely honorary. The same rule was followed in the case of the sons of the present king; Prince Edward was made a soldier, and died while major in a hussar regiment; Prince George was made a sailor, and has commanded his own ship on a regular cruise. Now, by the death of his elder brother, he becomes Prince of Wales, the first of the line to be a sailor. Hitherto he has been promoted rapidly, but with a decent period of service in each rank, until he now holds the commission of a captain. Hereafter his promotion will be honorary, as it will no longer bo advisable for the heir to the crown to go to sea In command of a fleet or to take the risks of a naval officer.— New York Sun. CLEAR THE TRACK! H#re'» :.1½ rwona.-ch—n.nhJae U t e U c n e t m . 8al*er'» Neir *Oth O n t o r j Oat tail-4 the caie. c*n if* )ir»t prtjti «J ila bisg*«t jickier everywhere. The txet It, S&lier'f oan »re brcU to f roOuce". The tT. ;•.!)*p*rtace tor AgriJu^LarccUixt t'ntouiuf orer ii;-0»amplci «nd ldfid* h»t*J. Salccr'* »IT« lh« beat How Co IOU Hie that, Mr. Firsucr? O-or tifw 10th Century Oat U bound to e»mpleiel» reflationi:e nut tro»ins »n ' we nmvi dozen, of farmer* it> report y U U i i j llAMriioninic from300 toSOO banheUper »cr«. Pric«U dirteh*«p. Bi-in th<« iwltn tad bur thU vwlrtv t:ii< *p'ln$w»*ll W* y»ur Mifbber* Uto coning r»ll for ieed. It wMiurely p»y jg«. Saint's Marvel Wheat—42 fwa. per Aero TJ»« only tprtagvheu oa •mrth UutwIK yleM a p*Tin«cr.>pnorth, t«,«t. »ontk, tad w»»t »od in erer.v rut* la the Cuion. We »j>o LI»TO U * Miabrutd Mac*»> n a i wbau, yteldittf o« • » Utou. Ci butiieU per MI*. SPELTZ T*« *»•** narvotom eerwtl »»d fct>y food oa ttrtk, prodaolaj turn *0 to N oaaa«Ia of grata u d « M M of ilea. h«y p*r Mr*. VECETABUFSEEBS We *t» tfwtarfwrtgKWvrtMdottr *u«k ofMrllen P**t,BMM, 8v«*t «ora » 4 •)> neat; M*kiu« »ffoUkirs 1» eaonnoM. Prio** mr* vu/ low. Oslo* wod tt> •*nu M i i p i pwand. - CMfctego* f i l l . . Tm* 10c—Worth $10 Ovtrmx <»teto«w»*o«teiot fQUdeeoripUonor our Bnril*** H*tUj, k yioMlog lot bu.beto; a«r Triple Income Oorn, |i>l 114 400 r,*»hri«; BOX potato**, jUMinf OX) »a*Ml* per Mre; oar graM anrl rlo»« Blxtaroe, pr*d««lM • tea* *f ruajrnUoenl h»r; our Pr% Oat, with Iti B IOM «f hat, a&d Tn»iun «U)t 00 tone efrroen f*ld*r per Mr* Salter'* gr**t eattlun*. worth flOO to any * H i awake gudeuer or farmw. with 10 f»nu »ced •arapW*.—worth |10 to n-ri » iuM—i« inMled \o« oa rooaiptof 10*. VMtag*. ^^UKCT^£F*%> The price of liberty Is eternal vigil, ance—and It is always payable In ad* RSEEDCO*\SZ£~* < 0 •••••••• 0 >•* J-JU • '-•' ' • ***'i -•••• •. m * • ' - < & $ i' '•' ••'.<•: ^ ^ m ^ y ^ y ^ - / ' • •*W •:<*. V S-J3**- YW>' 4- ^ # - 'I ' f / •'••• & V - " •»MN*1 *?«'•*. • '?:••> leas.; l*. Sue f iwfcfteg §fep«tdi. :<ft^ «•« s r.^>- ^ rc i^- « • . f..S"-> m,. # ^ . • * * * . F. U. ANDREWS & CO. WOP«IETOR8. THURSDAY, JAN. 16,1902. Some Changes in The School Laws. " Several important changes were made in the school laws at the last session of the legislature. The county school commissioner's term is made four years instead of two. The compulsory school age is in the ungraded districts from 8 to 15. The February examination is abolished. Teachers must be at least 18 years of age. The director must provide the teacher with a copy of the school census, for the district and pach month tne teacher must report the names of sucu pupils of school age in the district as do not attend school. (This would probably mean those between the ages 8 and 15 years.) The truant officer is required to give but one notice to pareut9 whose children are not in school if at any time thereafter the same^ children are not in school, he may at once proceed against said parents or guardians. Holders of slate certificates must file a copy of the same with the commissioner of the county in which they expect to teach. Rural high schools may be established in certain townships, which contain no village or city high schools. Any person who is a graduate of any kindergarten training —school-approved by the snperin tendent of public instruction and who holds a teacher'b certificate or diploma from any high school having a four year's course shall be legally qualified to teach in kindergarten departments and to draw public money. The district board shall provide water supply for pupils. TO C n r e a Cold i n One D a y T a k e Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All d r u g g u t s refund the money if it fails to cur9. E W. Grove's sign a t u r e is on each box. 25c. There are many citizens who have relatives in Germany who do not know that th« United States have a parcel post arrangement with that country. Parcels of merchandise to the weight of 11 pounds can be sent at the rate of 12 cents a pound. No fractions of pounds are considered, any fraction being charged as a full pound. The package must not be sealed. I t would be well for every one who sends a package to get specific directions at trie postoffice before doing it up. By thi3 rate a package can be sent to Germany cheaper than to Ypsilanti. This parcel post will give many an opportunity to send their friends Christmas preseuts. Stop t h e Couffh a n d w o r k s ' off t b e Cold. L s x a t i r e Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. N o ' u r e , no pay. Price 25 cents. "This is Elmer Winston, en route from Jackson, Mich., to Denver, Colo. His mother will meet him at the Denver depot. Her name is Mrs. Chas. Winston. Conductors will please care for him." With this note pinned to the lapel of his coat and with twenty pennies tied up in a handkerchief, a five-year-old boy arrived at the Bock Island depot in Chicago Saturday, night. Policen a n Nicholas Martin took charge of the lad ujrtil his .train arrived, and then gave him. iuta the case of the conductor for a thousand miietrip. Those Big Lumber Hills* While in Cadillac, business called u& to. Cummer <fe Diggings "big mill," and finding much there that was new and interesting to us thought it might prove interesting to our readers. Inquiring the shortest way to "big mill" we were told to go fco the small mill, take first tram-way and follow it up which we did for nearly one-half mile, when we came to a big mill and found it nothing but a plaining mill but on a big scale as here they make all the mouldings, beaded lumber etc. and drew all lumber. Much of the lumber goes from the plainer to ,the car never leaving the shelter of the building as it is big enough to accomodate, on one side, 8 or 10 .cars at a time. However a great deal is stored in sheds but all under one ioof. Here we'showed our ignorance of such matters by asking if this was the "big mill' but were informed that it was not but to go right through the plaining mill and follow the tram-way. After another half-mile walk we began to hear the harsh noise of the saw and on reaching the building were surprised to find that at present the mill is running full force, full time, making chiefly— wood. Lumber is only a minor production at the mill as timber for lumber purposes is getting scarce in these parts of Michigan as elsewhere. Being interested in following a log through the mill we went to where the lo^s were being dumped from the cars into the water to be floated to the carriers or slide. Here the old saying: "Basswood, Tnrch, 5enc"iran"d hiapTe, all begins with a," came to us, for not only does the man of the "big mill" consume all of the above but, pine hemlock, ash and nearly every kind of known wool is taken in at one end and discharged at the other in nearly every conceivable ' shape from 16-inch wood at 80 cents a cord to 10-foot boards at $35 per thousand, and before we j had time to watch our log from j the water through the mill more than a thousand feet of lumber had been cut trimmed and sorted and 200 cords of wood cut and loaded into cars or on trucks, and no one touched a hand to it until it came to piling—all logs, lumber and wood being handled entirely by machinery even to putting the wood into the car and the lumber onto trucks. All saws used for sawing of logs are band saws, part of them cutting both ways so that the saw cuts when the carriage is coming back as well as going forward, thus saving time, and time is certainly money here. Of course these saws need sharpening and one man assisted by three others looks after this and all is done by machinery—an emery wheel being usedAand when started the saw goes automatically until sharpened. It is then placed upon another machine which sets the teeth in the same manner. We cau not explain the machine they call the "nigger" which ro]ls and handles the log on the carrier —it has to be seen to be appreciated. More than once we laughed to see the almost human action of the machine even to appearing out of patience because tbe log would not go right. We presume the man who had hold of the lever had something to do about the impatient actions of the "nigger." Of course we made inquiry about the cutting of so , much wood and found that the company owns large tracts of lend ;from which,-the best, timber has been taken and which is covered with a lot of trash which, good, bad and indifferent they *re having shipped to their mill where they claim that they xjan make it into wood at a cost of ten cents per cord. We thought of the people in our vicinity who were offering 50 and 60 cents per cord and then could not get it cut. Our next inquiry was "what do you do with the wood?" We found that the best of it—several car-loads per day—was shipped to citizens and. sold while a great deal was worked up in a new plant they have recently established for the manufacture of wood alcohol and we will give a shortaccount of that enterprise in another letter. EDITOR. cuE^(^p»AKp; WHY SOMt WOMEN FILL IN LOVI WITH THEIR HU81AND& faeralta* R«a«oa« Tfcat a t T i m e * trnrn • « * a o « t h « Vat* • • « I * M a t t « n of t b * Heart—Th« W a m a a W h o W o n a a d W a 4 d « 4 a W o m a a Ba<«r. - • • • • • - L BraiH-Food Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has been branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion t h a t one kind of food is needed for brain, a n o t h e r for muscles, If there li one question m o r e t h a n m o t h e r to which It it difficult t o get or five a latlsfuctory a n s w e r it Is surely this: " W h y did you fall In love with your h u s b a n d ? " In 19 cases out of 20 Woman would probably eonfeas candid* ly t h a t she did not know or else she would declare conclusively t h a t she did because she did, and t h a t ought to end t h e matter. In t h e rare cases w h e r e t h e lady condescends t o declare her reason t h e answers are both interesting and instructive. . " W h a t e v e r made you m a r r y t h e prisoner?" a London magistrate asked a woman whose face bore "striking" evidence of her husband's affection. "Because he punched all t h e other fellows' heads," she answered, " a n d nobody else dared make love to me." Another good lady confessed t h a t she fell in love with her husband because he w a s t h e "only man who ever dared to s n u b her." While other men were stumbling over each other to pay her and still anothe r for bones. A cor court and attention, he a lways treated rect diet will not only nourish a partic her with absolute indifference a n d even ular p t r t of the body, but it will sus- rudeness tain every other p a r t . Yet, h o w e v « r j T h e consequence w a s t h a t she de- , , , ., t . tcrmined to bring him to her feet and pood your food may be, its n u t r i m e n t j W g U n e e g g h e 8 U < } c e e d e d i D u t l o s t h e r is destroyed by indigestion or dyspep- heart in the attempt. sia. You must prepare for their appearance* or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Greene's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies the bloo d, and make* you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G. Greene's reliable rnraedies at F. A. Sigler 3 d r u g store, Pinekney Get Greene's special Almanac. An Owl'i Toes. It is alleged that taxidermists arc careless in the mounting of owls. In museums and elsewhere our wise eyed frik•m 1 s~are set up with three toes in front of a n d one behind t h e perch on which tLoy are seated. One wrho has observed the Isubits of the hooters maintains that tills is incorrect and that no living owl ever places three toes in front of his perch. H o w is thia?—New York Press. All diseases start, in the bowels. Kneji them open or you will be sick. C A S C A R E T 8 act like n a t u r e . Keep liver and bowels active without a ^ifkenintf t/ripinur l'e*linu. Six million people take and recommend Cascare's Try a 10'' ''ox All druggists. Quite Loud. T u d o r - H a n i s gets all his clothes ready made now. Sutton—Ro he told yon too? T u d o r - F i e told me nothing. He didn't have to.-Boston T r a n s c r i p t A Card. I, the u n d e r s i g n e d , do hereby a^ree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's W a r r a n t e d S y r u p of T a r if it failes ro cure y o u r COUK" or cold. I also g u a r a n t e e a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t'23 Will i]. Darrow. N e a r i n s t h e F i n i s h . "How long has the minister been preaching?" whispered the stranger who had wandered into the church and sat down a w a y back. "About thirty years. I believe," replied- the'other occupant of the pew. "That beiUK the case." rejoined the stranger. "I guess I'll stay. He must be nearly done."—Chicagj News. "I fell in love with my husband," one lady recently declared, "because he w a s the only man about whom no one w a s ever heard to say an unkind word. Even the women, although he paid them no special attention, wore agreed t h a t he was 'a darling;' and, although he was plain, almost to ugliness, and old enough almost to be my father, I loved him and determined to marry him long before he had any such thought of me." Not loug ago a Yorkshire lady ol wealth and beauty shocked her friends by marrying a poor cripple. It had come to her ears that he had long loved her in siience and had counted each day happy if he only caught a distant glimpse of her. She discovered that he w a s a devoted son and brother and a m a n of unusual gifts and, culture for his humble position, and, moved by one of those sudden, generous impulses to which some women are liable, she sought an interview with him, told him t h a t she had learned his secret and offered him her hand and fortune. This may appear a strange and Improbable thing, but t h o u s a n d s know that it is literally true. Another lady whose marriage resulted from a similar impulse gives this explanation of it. Among tbe friends of her family w a s an old bachelor with a reputation for crustiness who had known her from a child and had often nursed her In early days. To her he had always been gentle and kind, and she had loved him "in a w a y " as long as she could remember. One day she said, " W h y have you never married, Mr. ?" "Marry, my dear? Why, no one would ever marry a g r u m p y old man like me!" "Of course they would!" she answered indignantly. "Why. I would marry you myself!" "Thank you. my dear!" came the unexpected answer. "Then we'll consider the matter ended." In spite of her surprise and misgivings the girl loyally kept her promise, and she has never had reason to regret her "moment's indiscretion." A iady friend of the writer married her husband for the very illogical reason that he was an avowed woman hater. He made no secret of his aversion to the fair sex and declared it so constantly that, as she says. "I vowed I would convert him and make him change his mind, at least so far as one of my sex was concerned." He was not difficult to convert, for within 12 months he had forsworn his creed so far as to conduct one of the "hated sex" to the altar, and now he declares that he "loves them a l l . " - T i t - B i t s . tinfoil* t* tne tamwny ittMUl* H* In bis torn, added gilt* Mowing from time to time with cbeek* outpaced until It seemed u tbongb they muit burst and then rolling* th» great ball of glass on his Iron kneading board until it looked like a huge yellow gourd. Faster and faster he worked, keeping the ball always symmetrical and yet white hot At length he lifted the glowing mass quickly In the air, a*\d a ' second workman attached the blowpipe* at the bottom. Then the two men ran in opposite directions, twirling the pipes and blowing lustily from time te time. From a thick, partly yellow globe the glass thinned out quickly as the men ran apart, until it became a dull red tube not larger than a man's little finger and nearly 300 feet loug. Sometimes in drawing these tubes one of the blowers would not only run the length of the corridor, but far outside on the hill. The Home Correspondence School B r i n g s a S u c c e s s - ful C o l l e g e T r a i n i n g t o y o u r o w n H o m a , HA.S 16,000 STUDENTS Now Taught by Mail. Howell, N*•}*. I), 1131. Mr. A. K. Crtjtenden: Dear Sir:—It {fives iae no little p!vuu?i tn 9»y a word of coinmeaditlon tn be-hialf of Corresponding Schools. For some time I have been 'acquainted with such a w>rk oirriol on by Pra3. W. R. Harper/of the Chioa^o U KVJIMUV. It's results are beyond expectation. M.viy yo m<j man and worn n have heen rttced for good an 1 liouorable positions by s ich school*. Tn ihla day aud age,there is no needof anyone bainj: without a good education. Wishing you the be3t of snecasa I remain Yours Truly L. J. CKOSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If you or your friends are interested let oue of us know and wc will call and tell you all about it. i\, Riley CritendGn, HOWELL, MtCH. CLUB KAISEK;S MAKY BEXNMT, FowIerville; : IIAKRY C. DURKEE, Oak Grove; K I L L W . Monks, 1'iuukriey. E.W.DANIELS NOttTH LAKES AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction G u a r a n t e e d . No c h a r g e for Auction bills. . . Postoffice address, Chelsea, Michigan, Or a r r a n g e m e n t s made at this office. Railroad Guide. P o p u l a r r o u t e lor A n n A r b o r , T o - ledo a n d points E a s t , S o u t h , a n d for Howell, Owosso, A l m a , Mt P l e a s a n t Cadillac, Manistee, T r a v e r s e - C i t y a n d points in N o r t h w e s t e r n .Michigan. W. H. DENNETT, G. P . A . T o l e d o S t r a n g e M l » a p p r e h e a a i o n . 3orus—ilow do you tike that last poem of mine? Naggus—First rate. It's so restful. 80 soothing, don't you know. B o r u s - R e s t f u l ! Great Scott, man! It's an epic! Noggus—<Jood heavens! 1 thought it w a s a lullaby!—Chicago Tribune. THERMOMETER TUBES. a t Hia Good Wife. Dr. Price—Your husband's trouble is melancholia. Now. you'd help hlru materially If you'd only arrange HOHJP pleasant surprise for him. Mrs. Sharpe—1 know! I know! I'll tell blm you said he needn't bother about paying your bill till be f e d * like i t - P h i l a d e l p h i a Preta. Geimtaa stamp* C C C Never told la balk. Beware of the dealer who tries to saU "something' jost as good.i» j ProccMft of T h e i r M a n u f a c t u r e j J e n a . In G e r m a n y . A most interesting account Is given ; In Tho Idler of the wonderful state ! aided industry nt Jena where glass and i lenses :u;e made for scientists. Tbe ini dustry has been built up by Trofessor Abbe and Dr. Schott, ancMias throughj out been conducted by scientists whose | efforts huve made Jena famous among I ecienUfic men the world over. One of j the most picturesque features of tho | Jena glassworks is the great corrldoi i where the thermometer tubes are blown and drawn, says a correspondent. We saw this glass in process of manufacture. A boy workman caught a bit of molten glass from the furnace on the end of a blowpipe. I t w a s hardly larger than a walnut, but by twirliug and blowing and* molding it grew to the size of an orange, with the shape of an orange. More glass was theu added, and there w a s more rolling and blowing, and when the proper stage was rea.ciigd._the .blowpjpq was_ PiSl MARQUETTE I n a f f a c t i T o v . 3 , l O O l . Trains leave South'Lyon as follows: For Detroit ami Eust, 10:36 a. m., 2:24 p. m., S.5S p. m. For Grand Rapids, North and West, 0:45 a. m., 2:0S p. ra. 6:20 p. JX. For Saginaw and Bay Oitv, 10:86 a. m., 2:24 p. m . , 8:58 p . m . For Toledo and South, 10:36'a. m FRANK Biv, n. F. MOELLEk, Agent, South L7r,n. a. P, A.<, Detroit. ttrand Trunk Railway System. AI. A. L. DIVISIOX, Arrival* and Departure* of trains from Pirickney, All Iraina daily, exceut Bundnyn.' KAST WOUND: NV$8 PassanRpr i»: MI ^ ^f No.'MExpM>» S;M p] M| No. 44 Mixed..... t-.KA.M. WK8T HOUND; No.. 7 Paweneer 9H7A. M. Vo. £»E&pivM.........- ../.. &4»lVM. No. 48 Mixed. ...4:4« P.M. Nos. 88 and 29 baa through ooaoh between Detroi and Jackeoa. W. J.BlMk, A Pfnekaey tfjgl i m^k i M t H f t f O B t a i H M i m mmm -;: !. : '\v .'s ^ / : - ...;•*. '.:•>* , . - . ; • ••..<,••-.^•..."• ^ ; ; . ( • • • • « . - ?,":; v x i . : ^ - - . . - • , • . . • ' ' • ' • • •••• .••*>''-#•',•-: / • . . . * • • - • • .W: " T ^ ^ ^ w ? 1 / : 4* MIt 1« curious,'*^says the London OhrQDicU,i^how 8 t Paul's, although the first cathedral church In England that^wsu JbuUt actually for the observe *Dce a£ the Anglican ritual, manage^ nevertheless to retain something of a foreign and a Catholic nature In the w a y it offers shelter to the tired p a * •erby^, Apart from the restless groups* of sightseers* there are always plenty, of people there wh<J have gone in sole-', ly for.the sake of its wonderful peace 'and q u i e t "They would have found neither, by the way, in old S t Paul's of the fifteenth century, for while mass was being said In one chapel, a funeral service in another, and so on, all sorts of commerce was carried on in the middle aisle, from the hiring of servants to the transaction of legal business. "We have altered all that nowadays, and S t Paul's is the quietest spot in the noisiest city In the world." Sold by all Newsdealers Furnish** Monthly toall loven of Music a vait volume of New, Choice Copyright Compositions by the most popular authors, 64 Pages of Piano music 10 Songs, 11 Instrumental zi Complete Pieces for Piano and 22 Pages of Musical Literature Once a Month for 2 5 Cents.' Yearly Subscription, $ 2 . 0 0 . Six M o n t h s , $ 1 . 0 0 . In one year you get nearly 800 Pages of Music, comprising 252 Complete Pieces for the Piano. If bought in any music store at one-half off, would cost $63.00. If you will send us the name ani uddressof Five performers on the Piano or Organ, wewillsena you a sample copy Free, j . W. PEPPER, Publisher, Eighth t. l.c-just St3„ Philadelphia, Pa. Copies can be seen at this Office. I (y»ur I scribi A FREE PATTERN your own selection > to every subscriber. Onl>- 50 ci'iits a year. 1 MS CALLS m li* f A'Aw* Mom smeT Be»a*i. I once bad a trainer, an, did Irltbmaiv who liad served in a British regiment in India and who knew the ways of tigers in every detail, He taught' three of them to do more work to the show arena than I have ever seen done by tigers, I have seen him sittingdown between t w o of them at rest times during rehearsals and examining their claws to see if any of them were sore or split. Any one who has ever tried that with even a house cat knows that it strikes the feline nature as an unwarrantable familiarity, but they never did more than show their teeth and whine, and that in half playfulness. One day he got very drunk. I had never known lilm to transgress before. Before he was noticed on his return to the cage he bod" gone In with his tigers and fallen in a heap on the floor. The other keepers tried to take him out of the cage, but to have done so would have meant a bitter and bloody flght with the three Rtriped ones. ^They -guarded him all night in his drunken slumber. The next time he put them Jo work, however, they balked, and he could neither persuade nor drive them. They had ceased to trust him, or something of that sort, and his usefulness with them was at an end completely — F. Bostocl: in Frank Leslie's. A LADJIS' MAGAZINE. A. c e m ; h r a n ' d i i rr>l.>r;-it p ! . \ l c s , l a t e s t f m i l l i o n s ; i l i ' ^ v u;il;'i •.• < . ,-n n m s , J.u-. y w o r k ; h m i s r i i o l d t n ; s r r i S e I n d a y , o r , •.. i,kl l ^ x i y a g e n t s w ; i n - , ,'. S t y l i s h , K,-'i.ib!o. S i n i | W\ [Tp-to. d a t o , ICcoiiiMnic.il ;i:ui A b^nluti'ly P c r f e c t - F i i t h i } , ' P n p o i P a t t e r n s . Trouble For the Tourists. The poor Saxon "towrist"—what he may suffer in the Emerald Isle! There is a story on record of three Irishmen rushing away from the race meeting at Punchestown to catch a train back to Dublin. At the moment a train from a long distance pulled up at the station, and the three men scrambled in. In the carriage was seated one other passenger. As soon as they had regained their breath one said: "Pat, have you got th' tickets?" "What tickets? I've got me loife! I thought I'd have lost that gettin' in th' thraln. Have you got 'em, Moike?" "01? Begorrah, I haven't!" "Oh, we're all done for, thin!" said the third. "They'll charge us rolght from th' other soide of Oireland." The old gentleman looked over his newspaper and said: "You are quite safe, gintlemen. Wait till w e get to th' next station." As soon as the train pulled up the little gentleman Jumped out and came back with three first class tickets. Handing them to the astonished strangers, he said: "Whist, I'll tell you how I did it! I wint along th' thrain. 'Tick- ~ets,-plaze; tickets. plazeT I caHedr-and \ these beloncr to three Saxon towrists in | another carriage."—Harry Furniss in Strand. TH , ' , 1 1 1 ' S i . l i li ii I. ,1 .'St C o p y id KM I i-l IIIS . MS CALL PATTERNS Alt Seams Allowed.and Perforations show the BaitloQ aed Sewing lines. Only IO and 15 cents each—none M^her Ask for them. Sold in nearly every city and town, or by mail from T H E N e C A L L C O . . 113-115-117 Wf?t 31st SU N'VV YORK. This is the Month To Pay Yoiip Subscription. Abead Tuere. "I hope." said the drummer, "you were quite satisfied with my report for the past month." "Well," replied the head of the firm, "there was one part of it that really exceeded our expectations." "And what was that?" "Your expense bill."—Catholic Standard and Times. A Scott Pun. Calling one day ou a Miss Ferguson and observing a fine honeysuckle in full blossom over the door, Sir Walter Scott congratulated his friend on its appearance. She spoke of it as trumpet honeysuckle. s "Weel," said Scott, "ye'll never come out o' your ain door without a flourish o' trumpets!" IPE3! i ;io Lcr.d;.>? Spsctefots of America. 2 5 Years.in Detroit. Bank Security. KLtir. oMt 01 i-very t u men have beeu'gfiiiKv ci tc3.asg-:<*s:vn a-r?.»nst nature in their vontu. N.u:irc vc\ ?T excises, v. : yiutu-r how younij, ;Ln>i:tjh.itfss or i~noraat he ma/ "oe. Tuer scion tiiio ire at tat"-.; to counteract its effects. \ Thi? 1>K A:" ":CS, either !-.- v<*. :\'.v ioases, or Pocr tlv th/onsTti the urine, must be stopped—tlu. NIJKVI5S ir.ust 1.^ built npr.'id invigorated, the blor.d raubtb^pr.nded, the SEXUATi ORGAN'S vr,r\ be vit.-iJi/'-d :i v\ *'• «i:c-c-.d, rho lilt«M\ :;inst be nonrished. Our New Mtthud Ti-eatmenx p ov.ilcs all these retirements. _Under its inllueuce the brain becomes active; tl'.o t>ioc>fi pur:3ed so that, all pimples, blotches and ulcers disappear; the n e r v e s boc«me ttrong nssu-1, sc th^tnprvoasuess, barhfuliioss and Juspinoeiicv disaufvar; the eyes bo.-o;>u» 1v i:.ut, the face fall an 1 i '.ear. ciierrr'r r>-iuv v.:> the body, 3'td the uriral, phvs!;:il aua s?::ualsv3 iems are m vi;vor.ued: ail •'• .'i:is 0 .rise--no more vital waste tv^m the K>SVJIU. /The i The vartiuM >>, ^1:1¾ \-ccor.ui ri.-itur.il and nriuly. We invite ail the ai'.'.ict^d to cat1. nnd conRult'u.sround.Mciaiiv ;asJ 1 ree of charge. C u r e s G u m a n u x d o v 110 l > « y . We treat and cuve: V a r i c o c e l e , B l o o t l D l d e a s e s , S c r i c t u r * . C l a e t . Krn««»lt>us». lT*-*ntftrv D r a i n s , S p c r i n a t o r r t i o c a , U n a a t t i - r a l DlBi:bi»rire«, KiAv- >v n'nd Hladdcff O i « :r.se». C J V M L T A T . O . N Fii:3&3. o O O K S F R B B . 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A German professor who ii given to treat deliber&tlob Of speech And has never been known to increase Its speed under the most compelling circumstances had an amusing experience in a restaurant hot long ago. • The waiter had .brought htm raw oysters, and, to bis dismay, he saw that the professor had apparently no intention of tasting them. "I cannot eat these oysters," said the German slowly, without raising his eyes to the anxious waiter. The mar seized the plate and bore it out of sight in an instant. He was a new waiter, and it was with much trepidation that he laid the second supply of oysters before this discriminating patron. "I cannot eat these oysters," said the professor after one glance at the plate which had been set before him. " I - I think you'd find them all right, sir," faltered the waiter. "I don't think there's anything wrong about them, sir." He looked miserable, hav ing been told that the German w a s a frequent and valued patron of the restaurant and must be well and quickly served. "I cannot eat these oysters," announced the professor for the third time, with the calmness of chorus in a tragedy, "because as yet you have furnished me no fork."—Youth'? Companion. The Public Taste. Several kind Workers pooled their Efforts to insure the Waifs a happy Holiday. They rounded up the little Hickeys at a Mission and gave them a Free Show. Every Swipes in the Place was a Monday Night Gallery God, so the Church Talent was going against a knowing Proposition, A pale young Man with amber Fire Escapes sprang a line of Parlor Magic that would have queered even a Supper Show. The Bunch advised him to back off the Dump. When a Young Lady with Glasses tackled "Stabat Mater" on the Violin they broke her up with Cat Calls and told her to tear off some Rag Time. They bleated at the Amateur Elocutionist and acted Rowdy when a Stout Woman got up to read a Fairy" Tale from Hans Christian Andersen. Then they began to1 yell for Mulligan and Hicks to come on and save the Show. Whereupon t w o pug faced Kids came forward and did a Hottentot Song and Dance with a Buck and Wing finish that killed them dead. Moral.—TheWaifs cannotb^-expoc-ted to lift themselves many Notches abovo the Public Taste.—New York Herald. A Testimonial "Worth Having,-. An inventor, having produced a wonderful hair invigorating (luid, sent a case of bottles to a bald editor, with a request for a testimonial. He got it in these terms: "A little applied to the inkstand has given it a coat of bristles, making a splendid penwiper at a small cost. Wo applied the lather to a twopenny nail, and the nail is now the handsomest shaving brush you ever saw, with beautiful, soft hair growing from the end of it some five or sis inches io length. "Applied to doorsteps, it does away with the use of a mat; applied to the floor, it will cause to grow therefrom hair sufficient for a brussels carpet. A little weak lather sprinkled over a shed makes it impervious to the wind, rain or cold. It is good to put inside children's cradles, sprinkle on the roadside or anywhere that luxurious grass is wanted for use or ornament. It produces .the effect in ten minutes."—Collier's Weekly. A Chanse. "We must economize," he said peremptorily. "I'm so glad!" his wife exclaimed. "You take the announcement more good naturedly than usual. "Yes; it's pleasant to hear you use the plural pronoun. Ordinarily, when there is any economizing needed, you expect me to do it all." Jfelson B. Hadley and H. Q. Chapin,'examiners from Lansing, were in Ann Arbor recently and ma^e a thorough examination of the books of Miss Emma E. Bower, great record keeper of the Ladies of the Maccabees. They veried the annual statement made by Miss Bower to Commissioner of Insurance James V. Barry, also examined the records for the present year. The gentlemen congratulated >: iss Bower on the management of the office and the excellent condition in which they found things. Few realize the large business done by the order. Miss Bower employs a force of nine clerks and distributes a large amount of business in the city. To remove the office from Ann Arbor would mean a great loss to the city. Got Hl» Price. "Away over on the east side of the city," said a New Yorker, "lies the shop of a well known butcher, who rejoices in the euphonious and suggestive name of 'Four Cent Miller/ H e sells meat in smallest quantity to his customers, and, as the coin of the realm in that locality is principally conspicuous by its absence, there is a constant effort to beat him down In price. The other day Miller and a would be customer all but came to blows over a pound or so of pork chops, and the discussion finally culminated in Miller irately demanding: " 'Well, why don't you go to Smith (a rival butcher) if you can get them cheaper?' " 'Because,' explained the customer, 'Smith hasn't got any.' "'Oh!' said Miller, I s that so? Well, when I haven't got any my price will be 4 cents, too, but while I have they cost 7 cents. See?' "The customer saw and purchased." —New York Tribune. Alaska's Inhospitable Interior. In the vast and almost unknown interior of Alaska the climate is arctic. The winter is of eight months' duration, dry and, excepting certain restricted localities, entirely free from wind. ~Ttre~ temperature descends low as 80 degrees, with a mean of perhaps 40 degrees. Ice forms in the rivers and lakes to a thickness of eight feet and more. Summer extends over four months. During its earliest month high winds prevail. The balance of this short season is mild and the temperature pleasant, rarely exceeding SG degrees. The snow and rain annually precipitated is about 12.9 inches.—Era. Africans Wa*h, hot Never "Wipe. Great attention is given in most of the African tribes to the care of the body. The teeth are cleansed with a stick which has been chewed into a kiud of brush. The hands are washed frequently, not by turning and twisting and rubbing them together one within the other, as with us, but by a straight up and down rubbing, such as is given to the other limbs. This manner of washing Is so characteristic that an African might be distinguished by it from a European without reference to the color. The sun is their only towel. 4W& This signature is on every box . 1 the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinide Tablet* the remedy that cores a cold in oa< e*(Be undersigned, do fc**tty; agree to refund the money on * m cent bottle of Down's Blirir if it doee not careen* ccugb, cola, whooping coo*b, or throat trouble. We also guarantee Down's Elixir to enre oon gumption, when need according to directions, or money back. A full does on going to bed and small doses doting the day will onre tbe most severe cold, and stop the most distressing cough. P. A. Sigler. W, B.Darrow, She ftorfuwn gfepatrtt* r O B U S M D KVmBT THUMDAY MOEMISe BY F R A M K L.. A N D R E W S dfrCO EDITOR* AND PROPRIETORS. Sabacrlptlon Price $1 In Advance. Entered at tbe Po»tofflce at Pinckney, Michigan as aecond-claM matter. AdTertlalng ratea made known on application. Baelneaa Cards, $4.00 per year. reaih and marriage notices published free. Announcements ot entertainments may be paid, for, if desired, by presenting the office with tickets of admission. In case tickets are not brongb to the office, regular rates will be charged. All matter In local notice column will be chart ed at S cents per line or fraction thereof, for eac insertion. Where no time itspecined, all notice* will be inserted until ordered discontinued, and viU be charged for accordingly. ^T"All changes of advertisements MUST reach this office as early as TuasDAT morning to insure an insertion the tame week. JOS PSJJYITJVG/ In all Us branches, a specialty. We hare all kind and the latest styles of Type, etc., which enable us to execute all kinds of work, such as Books PampleU, Posters, Programmes, Bill Heads, Note Heads, Statements, Cards, Auction Bills, etc., In superior styles, upon the shortest notice. Prices as 0«? as good work can b*> done. « L L BILLS PATABLf 9IR3T 09 CVKBY MONTH. THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PBSSIDBNT.. ..». »« C. L, Sigler THUSTBBS A. Baker, R. H. Erwin, P. G. Jackson, Geo. Reason Jr. Chas. Lore, Malachy Boche. CLBBK ~~. ^...........E. B. Brown TBKASCBBB „ J. A. CadweU AdgBssott „...Jae. A.Greene STHBST CoMJtidsioNia J. Parker HEALTH OMIOBB Dr. H. F. gigler ATTORNEY „„ „.. _ M W. A. Carr MABSEALL,,. ..^, ..<MMM S. Brogan CHURCHES. '"* V f ETHOD1ST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. asTlTtrTtev: H. W . Hicks, pastor. Services every- Sunday morning at 10:3ci, and every Sunday evening at 7:00 o'clock. Prayer meeting Thurs- day evenings Sunday school at CIOBO of moruing service C H A S , H K N B Y S i i p t . CO.NGRiCGATIONAI*CHURCH. Bev. U. VV. Kice pastor. Service every Sunday morning at 10:30 and every Sunday evening at 7:0C o'clock. Prayer meeting Thurs day evenings. Sunday school at close of morn int; service. Jrtra. Thus. Bead, Suut,, ilocco Teeple sec. OT. MAKY'S 'JATHOUC CHURCH. O Kev. M. J. Commerford, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Low mass at 7:30 o'clock high mass with sermon at 9:3&a. m. Catechism at3:0Up. m., vespersanu benediction at 7:80 p.m SOCIETIES; The A. O. H. Society of this place, meets every third Sunday intne Fr. vuttaew Hall. John Tuomey and M. T. Kelly, County Delegates jr>PWORTH LEAGUE. Meets every Sunday ILevening at 6:00 oclock in the M. E. Church. A cordial in7itatiou is extended to everyone, especially youflg people. F. L. Andrews, Pres. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY:-Mee inga every Sunday evening at G-M. Presiden Mi«*L. M. Coe; Secretary, Miss Hattle Carpente ind place, roee Saturaay evening in the Fr. >i»t- John Donohue, Pieeident. WANTED-The Subscription due on the DISPATCH. mHE tf. C. T. U. meets the first Friday of eacl 1 month at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Dr. H. h Sigler. Everyone interested in temperance coadialiy invited. Mrs. l*al Sigler, Pres; Mr* Jftta Durfee, Secretary. The C.T. A. and B. Society of this every third " thew Hall. NIGHTS OF MACCABBE8. Meet every Friday evening on or before full of the moon at their hall in the Swarthout bldg. Visiting brothers are cordially invited. CHAS. UAHPBBXL, Sir Knight Commands! Livingston Lodge, No. 7€,^ 4: A. M. Regular Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the full of the moon. Kirk VanWlnkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets each month the Friday evening following the regular F. AA.M. meeting, Mas. MABY BKAD, W. M. RDER OF MODERN WOODMEN Meet the first Thursday evening of each Month in the Maccabee hall. C. L. Grimes V. C. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. Meet every la and 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at 3:30 p m. a K. 0. T. M. hall. Visiting sisters cordially In viled. JUTJA SIGLER, Lady Com. ALL CASES OF DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE bv our new invention. Onlv those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. 1 KNIGHTS OF THE LOYAL GUARD meet every second Wednesday evening of every month in the £ . O. T. M. Hall at 7:30 o'clock. All visiting Guards welcome. F. L, Andrews P. M, BUSINESS CARDS. ;ivi' von v.;;i:.: 1 !os; F. A. 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These rlflewomen are filching from m a n his most dramatic pose. • >/•' «•• Baseball w a r s a r e becoming almost a s common as t h e South American brand. While other s t a t e s are in constant fear of the octopus, it apparently looks good to Texas. Until after Senator Seweli's death it was not generally known t h a t he was born in Ireland. Medicine H a t appears to be the source of our cold waves. They usually end in Medicine Chest. When you begin to doubt the eternal fitness of things, t a k e a pill; when you begin to dispute it, t a k e two. Recent meteorological events prove t h a t it is not always fair weather when good fellows get together. Here's hoping t h a t Mr. Whitney's colt Nasturtium will turn out t o be t h e prlzo flower of the British turf. T h e c z a r ' s c o n f e r r i n g o f a r o y a l o r * der on his dentist may be said to put the latter gentleman in the upper set. And now American capitalists a r e acquiring vast mineral properties In Siberia or are t a k i n g Steppes in t h a t direction. Until Signer Marconi removes one of his transatlantic signal stations from Cape Cod the public will continue skeptical. Maybe there Is some hope of the new postmaster general removing from newspapers the undeserved stigma of "second-class m a t t e r . " There seems to be a large and an increasing demand for college presidents in this country. A hint t o the boys should be sufficient. Senator Clark of Montana holds one record. He wanted some paintings, and selected $300,000 worth in one hour and thirty-five minutes. If some of our advanced scientists who are looking for absolute zero would call up Medicine Hat they might learn something to their advantage. A reckless New York man stole the crape off a mourner's doorknob, and pleaded before the court that he was cold and wanted a muffler. Fifteen days, An explanation of the exodus from Finland is found in the statement that the governor general has recently introduced the Russian language into the country. Representative Cushman introduced a bill for the adoption of a universal languag^. Congress received it in universal silence a n d sympathetically tapped its universal head. Anaconda Standard: Notwithstanding Mr. Marconi's trans-Atlantic achievement, for some years yet the submarine cable may be of greater utility to mankind than the submarine boat. Cleveland Plain Dealer: T h e fact t h a t our nation is importing potatoes from half a dozen foreign countries seems to indicate t h a t a lot of irrigation is needed in Uncle Sam's obstin a t e potato patches. Among the effects which were burned in one of the a p a r t m e n t s of a New York hotel t h r o u g h the carelessness of one of the hotel employes, the full value of which h a s been recovered in the courts by t h e occupants of the apartment from the hotel proprietor, were three short stories, which were scheduled a t $50 each. T h e verdict reminds us of t h e literary genius who once confided t o us the information that the only successful novel he ever wrote was burned up in a fire Just prior to its publication. T h e contemplated edition was t h u s entirely exhausted, and it w a s fully insured. It would be Interesting to h e a r further from Prof. Scott on t h e subject of hated words in t h e English language. In hig paper t r e a t i n g of these words, read before t h e Modern Language Association, h e said t h a t t h e word which he had found, after extensive inquiry, to be the most hated w a s "women," while " w o m a n " was rated popular, WhlTe there should be t h i s popular discrimination between t h s singular and plural of t h e s a m e word is something inexplicable to the ordinary mind, unless iris based on the sates sort si prejudice as tfcai described by Haw thorns, whan hs tails how likable he found an BiigMsaman and bow unUs> jjble bs fata*) BngWsbMsa,, y - Michigan Central to Commence a Suit Against the State. THENEGAUNEE MINE HORROR, Tbe Lawyer* Zxtok for • Great Le*at Battle to Use Caae of the Mtehiffan Centtal Araltut the State for 05,0004000 for Repealing its Charter. T b e C e n t r a l ' * Salt. T h e report that the Michigan Conti* ftl Railway Company will commence suit against t h e stttte^-^a^XJO^OM d a m a n s for the repeal of its charter in the TTnited States courts causes some surprise, inasmuch as the law passed preliminary to the repealing statute giving the railroad companies whose charters might be repealed the right to sue the state provides t h a t such suits shall be commenced either in the Circuit Courts of Wayne, Ingham or Kent comities. If the Michigan Central Company intends to begin the trial of tbe case in the United States courts it evidently intends to disregard the provisions of t h e Michigan statute if not to assail its legality, and there is said to . be a very nice question wrapped up in this proposition. The state will, of course, be prepared to contest the right of the -company, to n-vall_ltseJf_oI the TTnited States courts in the trial of the case, and it will be contended that the railroad company has no right to commence «mit against the state except uni'ier the- conditions which the legislature has provided. Lawyers are looking forward to one of the greatest legal battles of the age whei' the questions at issue a r e tried out In tbe courts, and the question of jurisdiction is one that will probably first be considered. T h e S f R a n n e e Mine H o r r o r . Xegaunee mine is badly wrecked as a result of the cave-In. (Jround is still dropping and water is. rising in the drifts. From tbe present indications the old shaft m a y go altogether, causing great loss to the corporation. All the extra pumps necessary to free the workings of surplus water are not yet in operation. Meanwhile the old portion of the mine continues to fill with water, causing the timbers to loosen and ground to full. T h e opening caused by t h e cave-in is growing larger JMKI by the time the workmen can get down to the level where the bodies are. a n em>rHM»us--mrtss-of-deUris will h a r e fallen. The blacksmith shop, which stood on the bank of the opening, fell a w a y at an early hour T h u r s - day morning and it is likely the d r y house will also go down. A large quantity o f timber dumped into the hole at the time of the cave-in last fall has disappeared from view, and is down in the drift where the men met their fate. Advices from the mine are that the bodies of the victims canhot possibly be recovered inside of two w t'(>k s. A Great Ditch. The Tekousba crook ditch lias just (>een completed. It extends through four townships, Clarendon and Tekonsha in Calhoun county, and Butler and (Jirard In Branch county. It is about six miles long, is spanned by six Iron bridge*, costing $(5.000, and will reclaim thousands of acres of hitherto useless land. Besides rhe groat improvement in appearance, owners of land drained by the big ditch are jubilant over the valuable addition to their properties. More flomcMteail Lnnil*. Auditor-General r o w e r s is now deeding to the state land commissioner the delinquent t a x lands in Crawford and Iioscnmnmn counties, of which it is estimated there are 75,000 acres. These lands will eventually be subject to homestead entry. MINOR MICHIGAN M A T T E R S . Il.-trry Dunbar, of (V>mnnn. is said TO have been killed in a mine in Colorado. Owosso has five rural free delivery mail routes aud will soon have allot hi r. The schools of Kogers City have been closed on account of diphtheria in the village. Amelia McConnell has l>een appointed postmistress at Grange, vice Simon Kobson, removed. Middleville can now boast of one of the neatest, l>est equipped postoffices in the state. SheriiT Stiles, of Menominee, has in custody a demented man who w a s caught in the woods. Four of the largest mercantile establishments in Utchfleld a r e owned a*nd run by women. Provisions h a v e become so dear t h a t the Hillman bouse has decided to serve no more meals. Chns. Flowers, of Detroit, h a s asked Jackson for a franchise for t h e Yaryan system of heating. The circuit court of B a r a g a county h a s but one case on the J a n u a r y docket, and t h a t a tivJl suit. The suit of William D u n c a n against the St. Clair Tunnel Co., for «520,000, h a s been settled for $300. Cadillac's n e w handle factory began operations with sixty men employed. This n u m b e r will be doubled shortly. Alfred M. Perrin, one of t h e victims of t h e collision In the New York city tunnel, formerly lired in B s y City. > T h e 4-year-old son of Samuel Rusky, of Iron Mountain, tripped over a pail o f b o M n * water, and was scalded so v o«dly t h a t he died a few hours later. A w a r r a n t Is out for the arrest of A. R. Harrington, who disappeared from Bay City tuid left H wife a n d fapjlly in destitute ('Irciraistuiices in Dttrand. E. O. Mains, of Lowell, who w a s arrested for alleged bigamy on a teleg r a m from Los Angeles, Cat., turned loose, court refusing to hold a m a n on a telegram. Joseph Strehl, 20 years old, an Owosso farmer boy, has patented a beet weeder for which his attorneys have oifered him $2,000 and royalties. H e will sell. John Lebine, aged 20, who came to Ludlngton three mouths a g o from Sweden, cut his throat with a razor and will die. It is believed his mind was affected* A oofrrtHl man by. the n a m e of Cros* by, while out chopping in t h e woods near Saline, hud his eyeball out oj>€n by being struck by a chip. H e may lose his eyesight. Charlotte local option petitions are alleged too contain enough n a m e s to insure a vote on the proposition. Saloon men alkge^lists are not valid, and will fight the matter. A book auction concern has pulled up slakes In Benton Harbor a n d gone to Elk hurt. Imt. The $«J0 a week license for itinerant concerns w a s moro than it could s/tand. William P e r h a n s stabbed Vern Links, his nephew, in a d r u n k e n row near Hart, and Links may die. P e r - hans is in jail, pending the demise or recovery of Lints;— — O. C. Tewksbury. a Middleville laborer, who has a wife and four children, has been arrested charged with rape upon his eldest daughter, who is under 10 years of age. Deckervillc's new school building is almost finished, and will be occupied about t h e ilrst of next month. The structure is an up-to-date one with all conveniences, and cost $10,000. Walter Smith is under arrest a t Lara in, 0., for being, a s alleged, responsible for the cause which led to the death of Nettle Lukens. daughter o1.' Sheriff Lukens. of Grand H a v e n . A large q u a n t i t y of counterfeit dimes and q u a r t e r s have been put into circulation at St. Joseph in the past ten days. T h e coins are m a d e of lead and zinc and are easily detected. Bertrand township will hold a special election J a n . -M) to vote on th» proposition to pay $2.50() for the'r share of the expense of a new bridge over the St. Joseph river at Bertrand. Milan lodge No. 188, K. of P.. sent a letter of .sympathy ami a basket of fruit to Bert FarringtoiL in iail_ for shooting and killing Jesse Hooker, the man who broke u p ' F a r r i n g t o n ' s home. An agent of the state military board will go to Copemish and ascertain the actual damage perpetrated by the rt.n- (Uis national guardsmen, and the guilty soldiers will be compelled to pay pro rata. The criminal business of Kalamazoo county for 1!X>1 was larger by 50 per cent t h a n that of any equal period of time in the history of the county. There were M27 criminal cases prosecuted. The Anti-Saloon league has issued a call for a mass convention in Lansing Feb? 10, to discuss the question of a local option for the submission of a prohibition amendment to the constitution. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, of Gaines, a r e looking for their daughter Addie, w h o they believe to have eloped with a young man named F r a n k Judson. Addie is 1(] years old and J ml son is 20. Tho Olds Motor Works, recently es labliFhcd in Lansing, is now enqdoyiug l'u) inpii and will double the mnniiviat. ov.fo. The first automobiles from N:c Lansing factory will be turned out ab.'Ut I«eb. 20. Mason's board of supervisors cut the claims of physicians of the county about $2,f.'»'io, claiming, in effect. that typhoid'fever is not a communicable disease. The question may g ) to the Supremo Court. A. T. Bliss Bell is a brand new baby at Blissville. Ark., where the governor's western lumbering interests are located. Baby Bell is the first white child b o m in the place. Gov. Bliss sent him a nice present. There is a pros-poet t h a t a spur of the Grand Trunk Western railroad will be built south from Pavilion to Fulton before long. T h e company asks the people of W a k e s h m a township to contribute $11,000. An explosion at the Arcadian mine, eight miles from Calumei, resulted in the death of Isaac Sarala and probable fatal injury to Andrew I^nm. While drilling they encountered an uuexploded charge of dynamite. In digging a ditch t h e other day, Wm. Van Nocker found several frogs that had stowed themselves a w a y for 4 h e winter. H e brought them lwme and they croak a w a y with great joy in a pall beside the kitchen fire. Wbile walking the length of Donnelly's millinery store in Adrian. Thursday niomiug, Mrs. Mary Rolla, n woman of 71, accidentally fell down an open trap door. H e r neck was broken. She was instantly killed. Sam Beach w a s beaten by a mob in Leroy t o w n s h i p last year w h e n h e w a s accused of taking Improper liberties with a young girl. H e now seeks t o recover $1,500 damages from t b e county under the Dickinson law of 1809. W h e t h e r t o bond the city for $75,- 000 for a gas plant, or to g r a n t a franchlsQ to some corporation to establish and operate such a plant Is t h e question which the voters of Holland will decide a t tbe polls in April. T h e contractors have completed thq new double cottage a t t h e Industrial school for boys in Lansing and, have turned It b r V r f W l i e board of 4 r 3 s # e f ; At present there a r e 705 boys a t the Institution, the largest enrollment in Its history. »•' <• Fire hurned for 12 h o u r s in a pile of about 5,000 tons of soft coal owned by the Fletcher P a p e r Co.. In Alpena, and which w a s lying on t h e i r dock a t t h e mill. A close estimate of the loss cannot be made, b u t a large a m o u n t was destroyed. Berrien Springs Electric Light & Power Co. nml the Berrien Springs Water Co. nit, lig-httug before toe board of sui>ervisor8, the one t o .retain a n d tlie other to wrest away, the frauchtoe to build a d a m and power house near Berrien springs. The state auditors h a d before them a claim of $1,200 from Ralph Stone as his 5 per 'cwit commission on the $24,- 000 of the Michigan w a r claim recently credited the state. As the sura has not been received into tho treasury the claim w a s held up. T h e s t a t e board of health has sent Inspector Kanney to O n a w a y to investigate an alleged outbreak of smallpox in three townships of P r e s q u e Isle county. T h e doctors h a v e disagreed as to the diagnosis, and it is said that there a r e fifty cases. Word comes from Los Angeles, Cal.. of the death of Col. I. E. Messmore, a native of Michigan, aged 80 years. His wife died last Monday, and thev were burled in a common grave. Col. Messnvore served in the civil w a r with a Wisconsin regiment. S p a r k s f r o m a l o c o m o t i v e s e t f i r e t o the Michigan Central wareliouse und grain elevator in M«ittawan. No fire protection, and buildings w e r e burned. Loss, 1*0.000. M. Kent & Co. and W. ~U,—Beobe, of Kalamazoo, also lost !*o,5O0. Partly covered. William A. Boland. of N e w York, heud of the Detroit-Chicago electric road, declares t h a t cars will be running between Battle Creek and Jackson in June. Kails are already being unloaded for the stretch of road Between Jackson and Albion. Chas. II. Thompson, claim agent of the H a m m o n d Packing Co., was arrested Tuesday in Kalamazoo on a charge of bribery, in the w a y of stopping prosecutions of his company for selling oleomargarine. Developments are expected to be startling. T h e Supreme Court convened for the J a n u a r y term Tuesday morning. Justice F r a n k A. Hooker presiding as chief justice and former Chief Justice Montgomery taking his place at tho foot of the list, having j u s t entered upon his second term of 10 years. The c.ise of E. S. Boss, the Kalamaz o o l a w y e r , . w h o i s cited t o s l i p w cause why ho should not bo disbarred because of ids connection with the military frauds, will be taken up by the supreme court. J a n u a r y 28. T h e ' s t a t e cases arc set for hearing F e b r u a r y 0. Kastorn capitalists h a v e purchased large t r a i t s of clay land in t h e vicinity of Sherman, Wexford Co.. together witli a lied of marl, which they will usi' in connection with the d a y in the manufacture of pottery. A large plant will be established in the village next summer. The village of Three O a k s has in its public park the famous Dewey cannon, representing the great naval victory by Admiral Dewey at Manila. It is now the desire of the T h r e e Oaks people to place In the park a Schley cannon, representing Schley's victory at Santiago. The Detroit United Railway has inaugurated an express service between Flint and Detroit. After laying over all night at Rochester, the car will reach Flint at 10 o'clock next morning. On its return it will leave Flint the same day at noon aud get to Detroit in the afternoon. Miss Xertio Luikens, daughter of Chief of Police Luikens, of Grand Haven, died at Lorain, O.. under sorrowful circumstances. She was supposed to have hail bowel trouble, but a post mortem revealed a different cause. An investigation is under way. She was penerally respected. Orvllle Mnrtifonl, of N1le.«. who enlisted with the British Second Imperial Light Horse Guards in the South African war a year ago, has just broken i long silence by writing home to reassure his friends. Hils time expire* ibis month and be will start a t om-»- for America and home. T b e badly decomposed body of Andrew I). Adcock was found in his room in the Grand Central hotel. Bay City. Monday night. Adcock was about 70 years old. and spent his time between the hotel and the home of his children, which accounts fcr his not being missed at the hotel sooner. V. F . Chappell, former county treasurer of Schoolcraft county, has been arrested on a charge of embezzling public funds during his t w o t e r m s of office. An examination of his books shows a shortage of $7,300. Cbappeii claims poor bookkeeping J s t h e cause of t h e apparent discrepancy. According t o a statement m a d e by Tho*. F. McGarry, of Grand Rapdds. he has not yet engaged counsel to defend hint In his bribery trial, which is now scheduled for Monday. J a n . 20. a week's extension of time having been granted a t the request of the defendant. T h e Jury in tlie Hrdlleka ease, in which Anton Hrdlicka, of St. Joseph, met his death t w o w e e k s ago, rendered a decision t h a t t h e victim c a m e to his death by arsenical poison administered by someone unknown t o the Jury. This is the case in which It w a s first suspected t h a t t h e husband bad been poisoned, but afterwards developments substantiated t h e theory ef suicide. I KIM I I Ml Smallpox May be a Factor of th* Cofohftlon. EMPEROR WILLIAM'S TELEGRAM Conscription tor tbe ICBJrltfb Armj la SJa-ht-Sehley to App*U to the Pre*l- * dent—Tbe ChUiee*'Court Returns to> Pefctn* Cu&perpr Williajtu'e Y a c h t . Emperor William has telegraphed 1'resident Roosevelt in Englisih regard,. \ng t h e christening of Ids yacht as follows: I "I a m most gratified by your kind permission for -Miss Roosevelt's peri'torming the christening ceremony of my' yacht. It gives me groat pleasure- | to auuounce to y o u ' t h a t I have ordered my yacht, Hohenaollern, to cross over and be present at the ceremony- My brother, Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, will appear a s my representative and will be able to express to you once more my sincere feelings a n d friendship for tlie United s t a t e s a n d their illustrious lie«d. (Signed) " W I L L I A M , R, 1." President ICoosevelt replied as follows, in G e r m a n : "Your majesty's intention to send over your yacht, the Hohenzolleru, t o attend tbe christening by my daughter of your n e w 3-aebt is t h e source oi* g r o a t pleasure tmd satisfaction to me. I can assure you a hearty welcome for your brother. Admiral Prince Henry, to whom I shall personally express my sincere feelings of esteem for your majesty, as well as ray best wishes for the welfare of the German people. (Signed) ••THEODORE R O O S E V E L T . - T h e yacht is to be launched *\?b. 20. S m a l l p o x a n d t b e C o r o n a t i o n . T h e manager of one of Hie largest trans-Atlantic lines w a s asked if he expected an unusual n u m b e r of Americans to be present in London at t h e time af the coronation of King Edward. 'I To said: "Xo. Ry May I fear we shall have c;x-h a smallpox scare and epidemic that London will be quarantined when King E d w a r d Is crowned." T h a t this is by no means a pessimistic forecast is evidenced by the {act that the line referred to began thl« week to have tbe crews of its ships vaccinated prior to leaving Louden for New York. Other lines are following its example, fearing that, any day, the American authorities may place London- shipping under an embargo on account of smallpox. The vaccinatum of tlie crews is only a preliminary to the same operation in the cast> of passengers. l*J»c C o r o n a t i o n Renreii.cnlfttlvt'. President Roosevelt is considering the advi.-ability of sending his brother- in-law. Commander William S. Oowles. TT. S. X., as the representative of tlie I'nited States at the coronation. This is evidently put forward as ii feeler of public sentiment. It is suggested that one reason for this selection is tlie fact that C'owles has u personal acquaintance with Kim; Ed- < ward. There would be m a n y heart- V burnings in the naval circle if ail the officers of higher grades were passed over and one who has not reached a captain's rank selected. Oowles and the president are very intimate, and their families are often seen together. Schley t o Appeal. T h e ohject of Rear-Admiral Schley's risit to the White house Mond-iy was to request the president to entertain and consider an appeal for the reversal of tbe action of Secretary Lon<; a r d the disapproval of tho majority judgment of the court of inquiry. The Interview was satisfactory, the president granting the rear-admiral's request. Vessrs. Rayper and Toague will assist Schley is the preparation of the appeal. The new appeal will be different from that submitted to the navy department, bringing out some new facts which have an important bearing on the controversy. T h e I t o t n r n to P e k l n . The empress dowager and emperor of China have returned to Pekin. The enu>eror. the empress dowager. Prince Chun, the empress and several princes were borne in yellow chairs, their escort carrying hundreds of gay banners and silk umbrellas. The troops of (ieti. Yuan-Shi-Kal, governor of I'e- Ohi-Li. preceded'tho emperor. The foreign community assembled on top of the Chien gate. The emperor and emj. ress dowairer entered the temple in the gate and burned incense. The dowager empress on emerging from the temple s a w the foreigners peering down and bowed. T b * r Do Sot V o l u n t e e r . T h e Rritish w a r office is confronted »with a serious condition of affairs. It* fall tor volunteers to relieve t h e regim e n t s at the front has, so far, met with absolutely no respunae, a n d h a s served to intensify t?he widespread tndtjrnatioit existing among all <the volunteer regiments. In the first pmee volunteers answering t h e call wouhl only receive a Rhililng p e r day, while rhe yeomanry. In which many volunteers have already enliated. receive 5 shillings per d a y . T h e only aolutlon for the deadlock appears to l>e for t h e w a r office to introduce conscription or w i t h d r a w the n e w regulations Dr. J o h n P. .Wood, of Coffeyvllle, Kan.. S a t u r d a y celebrated b i s one bunn> «Hh b l r t b d s v anniversary. w • y i f f / ' > ' ' ' . . "••'"*•''.?•''. ' > V '-'^ ' " ' • * " • • • . '•'/•'••'•'> ^ H H E B B ' . ' • ' * ' . •''':'"•'*•,' • '''-'•• :v ''. • ' . : • ' ' . • < • ; ' ' : ' •'"•'• :'f v : , • > ' • • • * ' ? . * ' • 22E •*« *J** Mfiifi I T > * I T » s=a-5s=eassaE "(W^».' ^ • • • 4 » » » > » ' » » » V » 0 » » » » » 4 » M » M » > • • > • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • » • » » I Aii AnYencaa Nabob.! i >-i>.y A Remtuicc*.ble Story of Love, Gold a.r\d "'*"' AdvMtui*. ' «7- By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE • • • + » • • * • • • » • » • • » • • • < > • • • • • • • • • • • » ' » » « » • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • + • Copyright, by ST»*BT A SMITH, New York* CHAFTXB •!. JACK,/PROM BOHEMIA. Famous old Big Ben had boomed out the hour of 3 one afternoon in May, when Jack Overton, who had recently shaken off the dust of the Bohemian Latin quarter in Paris, debouched from one of the numerous courts branching out from the Strand, London, and strolled along this great thoroughfare. Overton was a man of possibly twenty-five. His form was well built and athletic, bis countenance, while not whplly handsome, worthy of deep study—an expert at physiognomy would have gloried in reading the potential features BO- plainly marked, and his verdict must have 'been that while the young man had not yet awakened to the resistless and dominant power that slumbered within his grasp, the force of circumstances would sooner or later bring it to the fore. For some time he had drifted along ___in_Ms__sJtu^ies-—iattaint gleam of success had begun to brighten the~east:ei skies—there was a promise of his latest picture being accepted for the Salon, when his future could be looked up^n as assured. It was at this critical juncture in his affairs when a little more resolute work would have landed him well on the road to success, that fortune, and a woman, brought about a crisis which threatened his bark with disaster. This accounted for the eagerness with which he scrutinized the inmates of the various vehicles moving hither and thither along the Strand. Finally his kindling gaze was glued upon a dashing equipage, evidently headed toward Rotten Row, and particularly upon the beautiful woman who sat there nonchalantly holding a lacetrimmed parasol above her dainty head, and occasionally addressing some word to her elderly gentleman companion, whose bronzed face and air of distinction marked him as a traveler or man of note in Her Majesty's colonial empire. Jack held his breath and gritted his teeth as he looked. He loved, aye, worshiped this radiant creature. He, srpoor, unknown artist, dared to raise his eyes to such a beautiful bird of fashion. Why not—who had a right one-half so strong? Time was when he knew Fedora as a modest little English girl with a passionate desire to study art, when he had given innumerable opportunities to stand between her and insult, to soften the rough places for her dainty feet, to assist her in the work she had chosen while his own lay neglected in his garret studio. Yes, they had become such great friends in Bohemia that it ripened into love, though on Jack's part he fairly adored the girl from the hour they first met. Thus vows were exchanged, and for months they drifted along in a fool's paradise. Then Jack, poor fellow, insisted on endeavoring to open communications between Fedora and the grim -old English grandfather who had exiled his daughter for marrying against his august will. The negotiations succeeded all too well, and one day there came a dolorous scene when Jack and his betrothed separated, she to go to her new English home, he to work feverishly on the great picture that was to make tuch a sensation in the Salon—the face of Fedora, created by a hand inspire* by the divine passion—and bring him the fame and fortune which he longed to lay at her feet. At last it was finished, all but a few touches. He had for some time been on the verge of distraction. Stray rumors that Fedora had forgotten him. He, faithful to death himself^ believed steadfastly in the woma^ a he loved, and indignantly chased all satanic doubts headlong from his mind. Still, they crept back in spite of him, and when existence finally became unendurable away from the atmosphere she breathed, he had brought his treasured canvas to Lon?. don. Never had he suspected the full extent of her radiant beauty and her Queenly manner until the moment his eyes fell upon her in the vehicle that rolled toward Rotton Row. Could such a prize be for him? Then came a revulsion of feeling. She belonged to him—she had again and again vowed no power on earth but death could take her from him. More than that, did he not owe her hie life? There had bean a fire, and Jack, overcome in his sleep by smoke, might have perished but that .some girl dared death to run in and. drag him to the open air. t They told him *ra—the-bH-of it was Fedora, and although she had always in her modesty, appeared confused when he spoke of the subject, yet he never doubted. At this day Overton had not learned what a mighty influence Moloch had upon the average human heart, nor the winning power of Gold. The time was coming when he would discover these things through bitter experience that would warp his nature and change his disposition. It was his desire to notice what effect bis presence might have upon the beautiful girl in the landau. When her wandering gaze suddenly fell upon him she gave a perceptible start, and the color left her cheeks only to immediately return, and as the vehicle passed he was quick to discover the card, which she had dextrously tossed out apparently unseen by her escort, flutter to the asphalt. CHAPTER II. THE MEETING ON THE STRAND. Jack lost not a second in capturing pa*teboar4L—It--waa-5impiy a carte de visite, and gave the address of her grandfather's city house. Overton made up his mind that come what would that night should see him at the address she had given, to hear from her own lips his doom. Until that had been pronounced he could not and would not believe that she meant to cast him aside. As he swung down the crowded Strand he was suddenly aware of a gentle pull at his sleeve, a modest little jerk, entirely lacking the assurances that might suggest a bold seeker after alms. "Oh, Mr. Jack!" said a quick voice in accents of eagerness. An when Overton looked down from his six feet, and saw the girl's rosy face half shrouded in a blue hood, he experienced such genuine pleasure that the haunted, devil-may-care expression gave way to a glow of sincere satisfaction as he caught the hand she had laid on his own and squeezed it in his own broad palm. If he hurt her the girl gave no sign. "Bless me, Mazette, this is a pleasure now. Fancy our meeting in the crowded streets of London. How do you__get on? Has fortune looked your way? I hope and trustrthose~~dtvtmr little miniature portraits on ivory bring you in a fair income among these people of your blood." Thus he chattered on. Mazette looked up to the longrlegged, bighearted American as a prince of men. Secretly she adored him, but no one ever knew that his face was the shrine at which the modest child of nature worshipped, for, like most girls of the present day, Mazette refused to wear her heart upon her sleeve for daws to peck at. "What brings you here, Mr. Jack?" she asked. Overton winced as he remembered the nature of his hasty jump from Paris. Then he made up hia mind to unburden his soul, and having resolved to make the plunge, he started in with an impetuosity that startled his demure little companion. If Jack had been able to look under that blue hood while he poured out his passionate story ho might have received something of a shock. Most, certainly poor Mazette was experiencing one, "It is hard to give advice, Mr. Jack. She has not thrown you over yet," she said. "You know Fedora so well, you should be able to judge what she will do—whether or not the glitter of gold would tempt her to give up the man to whom she swore deathless fealty. Tell me truly, little friend, although I would bless you for words of comfort, still I only desire to know what you believe*— the truth, even if it kill me." "You must be calm, Mr. Jack. Even though you lost Fedora, there are other things in the world worth living for," she began, slowly, painfully. He uttered a hollow groan. "Ah, money is very powerful, Mr. Jack. It .makes the strongest weak. You must not think too harsfily^oTfier if the temptation proves irresistible." "Already you fear the worst." he exclaimed. "God help me if it proves to be so. You wou]d never condemn the man you loved, Mazette; sell him for filthy lucre." "Thanks for your good opinion. No one may ever know how strong they are until the temptation has come," she replied, steadily, but deep down in her heart the little artist girl was saying over and over again: "Not for all the gold in the world, nor for precious stones, would I sell his lore if It were only mine." j Mazette adroitly, changed the conversation/ and endeavored to cheer him 4tp. i. , . "You must be sure to drop in to see us very soon, and take *ea with aunty,"'she said at length, as they were about to separate. "I promise you,** he replied oulclriy. God bless you for a true-hearted comrade, and may you in the years to come never know the agony of mind and heart that threatens me now." "I shall endeavor to avoid that by never allowing myself to fall In love," she replied, a little hysterically, offering him her hand. "What, your left hand, Mazette. Pardon me, did I hurt the other, brute that I am? No, then surely you have been in -an accident since last I saw you, else why should your arm hang so helplessly at your side? Tell me, is it not so?" with anxious solicitude that was not at all affected. The girl looked either vexed or frightened. "It is nothing. Long ago I had an accident, and when I use the arm steadily I feel it. Of late X have been unusually industrious. That is all, believe -me, Mr. Jack. You will come —soon?" as she moved off. "Surely," was his reply. As Mazette hurried on, her heart throbbing with conflicting emotions, she was saying to herself, almost hysterically: "He must never, never know what a weak little fool I am, or why this poor arm sometimes hangs useless at my side. That is my secret, and it shall die with me. But I fear Fedora ia lost to him forever—that go_ld_has won her heart." CHAPTER III. DECLINED, WITH THANKS. Somehow Overton felt better after this little chat with the miniature painter. True, in her candor and knowledge of Fedora's weakness she had not been able to give him much encouragement. In fact, she seemed to accept it as a settled fact that the girl he loved would sacrifice him on the altar of Mammon, but the very contact with such a cheery nature as that of Mazette was bound to exert.a helpful Influence upon him. He was standing at the corner of Chancery Lane, debating the momentous question as to where he should bestow the favor of his patronage for supper, when he was given something of a staggering shock, for there, within ten feet of him, seated in a hansom, and evidently trying to attract his attention, was the identical bronzed and bearded gentleman whom he had seen some hours before at Fedora's side in the handsome turnout, bound for Rotten Row. In this distinguished personage Overton at once and instinctively recognized the rival whom he had to meet on ^Tmeven- terms. — The gentleman had now a fair look at his face, and immediately jumped out of his cab. "Pardon me," said he, in a deep voice that somehow grated on Jack's ears, perhaps because he had already conceived a deadly feeling of enmity toward the other. "Pardon me, but I believe I have the honor of addressing Mr. John Overton, late of the Latin Quartier, Paris?" Overton answered stiffly: "That happens to be my name, sir." "Allow me to introduce myself." Overton looked at the card and deiberately looked at the inscription. "Captain Maurice Stanton Livermore," The Horseguards." It was a name known far and wide —a name that had been carried to remote places in the Dark Continent—a name mentioned with especial honor in descriptions of English operations on the borders of India, where only valor counts, and men carve oue reputations with the sword in a desperate duel with savage tribes. Jack knew it well. 'The name is not unfamiliar to me. In what way can I be of service to you, sir?" he said with an effort at diffidence, not?" "You are an artist, if I mistake "Yes, I aim to be." "I am greatly interested in art, and desire to have some commissions executed. Having heard you favorably mentioned I would like you to join me at dinner where we can doubtless find an opportunity to reach an agreement." It was on the tip of Jack's tongue to coldly decline the invitation. Prul dence—policy if you will—checked his disdainful tongue in time. "I accept your invitation, sir, without in any way committing myself to any policy you may suggest, or compromising myself in the least." he said quietly. The other looked grimly pleased. They walked along together as well as the crowded condition of the street would permit, until finally they reached a notable restaurant, into which the strangely matched couple plunged. As Overton sat there in the *v«y room, vis-a-vis with Captain Livermore, somehow he was reminded of a man whom the irony of fortune had seated above a volcano or a powder magazine liable to explode at any moment (To be continued.) A disastrous Are occurred at StockhrWz^ e^rly Friday morning. It started In the, bazaar of,MMtr & Fitch, add soon spread to toe stores of Mftnei Bros., furniture and undertakers, and the agricultural store of Reason & Ives. AH the buildings were destroyed, Mrs. WestfflH occuplod rooms and bad a millinery store in one of the buildings. T-be Maccabee hall was over one of the stores destroyed, and the K. O. T. M. and L. O. T. M. lost everything in the hall. Mr. Mills and wife lived in the rear of the store, and they Were 'awakened by-the dog jamping on to their bed and barking, trying to arouse them from the danger that was «o near. Mr. Mills arose and made the discovery, and they h«d just time to make their escape. Nothing was saved from this store, but a large amount of goods was saved from the other stores. The loss is estimated at from $15,000 to $30,000, partially covered by insurance. For Michigan Office Holders. Estimates of pay for customs collectors and subordinates in Michigan for the year beginning next July, have beeu submitted to congress. In the Detroit district $3,780.1)0 Is asked for the salaries of collectors, and $U8,08S for 62 employes. In the Port Huron district $3,234.04 is named for the collectorn and $49,1*4-4.04 for 52 employes. In the Marquette district $2,500 for collectors, and $20,901 for 35 employes. In the Grand Ha%*en district $2,50afor collectors, and $4,779.50 for 16. employes. At Grand Rapids the surveyor of customs will get $S,432.SS, and his assistant $1,400. Collectors at Detroit and Port Huron will receive fees from the sale of nianiCest blanks and some other things of which the government keeps no record. ANOTHER REMARKABLE CAM Which the Doefors Failed to Care,«* A Medieal man as a rale dislike* t o acknowledge the value of a proprietary medicine—in fact, professional etiquette debars him from doing so. Yet there art many eminent physician.;, those most advanced In their professions, who give full credit to the great curative properties of Vogeler's Curative Compound, from the fact that it Is manufactured by an old and reliable company, proprietors of St. Jacob's Oil, from the formula of a brother physician, who to-day stands in the front ranks of the most eminent medical men in London, and oh account of its Intrinsic merit, it is largely prescribed by the medical profession; but, in the case which we are about to relate, the attending physician called -it "rubbish," but, as it turned out, Mrs. Nettleton tells the doctor that "rubbish or not, it saved her life." Mrs. Nettleton graphically relates the particulars of her own case, which will doubtless be of interest to many of our lady readers: "I had been an intense sufferer for many years from dyspepsia, liver and kidney troubles, when a little pamphlet was placed In my hands, and, although at that time I had been bedridden for more than six months, I determined, after reading some of the wonderful testimonials therein of cases similar to mine, which had been completely cured by the timely use of Vogeler's Curative Compound, to try some, especially as my doctors failed to even benefit me, and 1 had almost given up all hope of ever being well Secretary Smith, of the Michigan Pan-American commission, expects that the commission will be able to return $11,000 to the state treasury. The secretary of the navy has prepared for submission to congress a bill providing for the establishment of a naval training station on the great lakes. ; An elfort is being made to have tin* sentence of Morris Gnrnsey, of Battle Creek, who was gem.to tho state prison at Jackson by 'Jiul-ge WIsner on :i charge i)f lnm-ny, commuted from four to two years. Kalamazoo is aftor an appropriation to dredge the river there, and the river and harbor committee of the house has promised to give a few citizens of the Celery City a hearing. Monroe also desires a similar appropriation. Mrs. F>urt Farringtou. wife of tho man who killed Jesse Hooker, still remains at the .Hooker home in Adrian, 'mid seen is to be entirely welcome there. The prosecuting attorney inf. rms her that the statutory chnrgv will not be made against her unless her ]] us band makes the complaint. In response to tho rtujr.est of the cit.v of Lansing, forwarded a few mourns ;igo through official authorities. Andrew •Carnegie offers 1 ) give $3."i.(HH) for the erection of a new public library building provided the t'lty will prmhle th" site and expend $3.."><X) per year for the nminter.nnee of tho libranr. A M U S E H S N H I \ DETROIT. WEEK ESDtNG JAN. IS. DETROIT OPERA Horss—,-Fl-rodora"—Evenin -s at 8: Wednesday and Satuidav Mat. at",\ LTCKUM THRATEH —'-The Heart of Maryland." Matinees, ;'6c; Evenin/s, IS, -jn, aO and 75. WHITNEY GRAND—"ODe of the Bravest'"— Matine.-s. itx:, inc. £>c. Eve.. 10c. -Oc, tfjo. WONDERLAND— Afternoons, at 2 and 4; 10c. 1?« and Joe. Jfcivt:.. at 7:'ij and w:!.i; 10c, lec uncU'cc T H E M A R K E T S . Detroit.—Cattle: Good 1.000-round steers, $4 oOi/»5; good butchers. 700 to s>M pounds. $3 5o$4; milkers, same as last week. Veal calves—Active, $55:7 per lw) lbs. Sheep—Culls to common, h¥nl To; fair to good, $3&4; yearlings. $4 50; top lambs, $5 50^6 75; extra fine. $6. H o g s - Prime mediums. $5 l(KEi6 20; Yorkers, $5 !)5 @6 05; pigs, $5 fcf><36 per cwt. Buffalo.—Cattle—Common to good. %6-U 7 50; choice to fancy. IS'iTS 50. H o g s - Heavy. $6 SoCni €0; mixed packers, $$ 40¾ 6 50; piprs, $j 90@S; roughs, $5 40¾¾ 70: stags, $4ift4 40. Sheep—Top mixed. $4 25:^ 4 50; culls to good, $2 50^:4 15; wethers, H 65(65; yearlings. $4 IbQo 25; top iambs, &«J6 10; others. *4 25-gJ 10. Chicago—Cattle—Good to prime. S6 ft)-?? 7 CO; poor to medium. J4@J 75; stoekers and feeders, S2 25^4 75; cows, $1 25^4 75; heifers, $2 50@5; eanners. SI 25@2 30; balls. $2@4 00; calves. $3 50^6 50; Texas fed steers. $3 23¾¾ 25. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $6(£6 50; good to choice heavy, $6 -fcya 6 50: rough heavy. $5 90<^itJ 20; bulk of sales. :i'.@« 40. Sheep—Good to choice wethers. $45i4 65; western sheep. S4@4 75; native lambs, $3 504eS; western lambs, $5 75. agai n. i r i s moat Tntereatlng, and, la fact, marvelous to relate, that the very first dose of fifteen drops relieved me. It was not long before I was able to get up and about; three months from taking the first dOBe I was enjoying better health than I had been for fourteen years. I continued well until a few months back, when 1 was taken ill again, my troubles being dyspepsia and constipation. I had a doctor attending me for a month, but continued to grow worse, until I again found myself bedridden, when I bethought myself of my old medicine, Vogeler's Curative Compound, which I immediately sent for and took in place of the doctor's medicine; at that time I had not had a movement of the bowels for five days, out Vogeler's Curative Compound soon put me on my feet again—in fact, completely cured me a second time, but, ot course, this attack was not as bad as tho first, yet I fully believe I should not have been alive today had it not • been for Vogeler's Curative Compound. i If I had only thought to have taken it when my last Illness took place, I ! should not only have been saved much I suffering, but a $75 doctor's bill." I Mrs. Nettleton said: "I have recomi mended Vogeler's Curative Compound | for indigestion and ecrema/and in evory case it has proved a cure beyond a doubt. Mr. Swinbank, our chemist, has sent me the names of no end of people who have been cured by Vogeler's Curative Compound. By the way, the proprietors have so much confidence* in this great London physician's discovery, that they will send a sample free to any person sending name and address and naming this paper." St. Jacob's Oil Co, 205 Clay Street, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Nettleton is a confectioner, in the Brighton Road, where she has been established many years, and is honored and respected by all classes. Her statements as regards Vogeler's Curative Compound may, therefore, be regarded as reliable evidence of its great value. The public, however, may look upon this remarkable statement as one of the many which we are constantly receiving from grateful people all over the world, who have been cured of various maladies by the use of this wonderful remedy, which Is the result of an eminent physician's life-long experience. These people are nearly always representative and well-known citizens. G r a i n , E t c . Detroit.—Wheat: Cash No 2 red. 93c; May. 92Vjc; July. SSc; No 3 red. 91c; mixed winter, KJc; No 1 white, 95c asked. Corn: Cash No 3. 65c; No 3 yellow, 66V>c; No 4 vellow. 65c; samp-le, 1 car at 6 6 ^ . Oats: Cash No 2 white. 50»ic; No 3 white, 49¾^ rejected. 1 car at 49c. Chicago.—Wheat: No 2 spring wheat. Sft&ffl'^c; No 3. 78tf80tec; No 2 red. 87@39»*c; No 2 oats. 47$H7Hc; No 2 white. 4 8 ^ 5 0 0 : No 3 white. 49@4S*.c. Grand Rapids.—Wheat: Sffc per bu; oats, JSe; rye, 55c; buckwheat. 55c. P r o d u c e . (Detroit Market.)" APPLES—Best winter. 14 50; common,. $2 50*3; snow, SS ?5£6 per bbl. DRESSED CAL.VE&-7M*3c per lb. CHEESE—Michigan full cream, l l w £ l 2 c per lb. ' EGOS—Candled, 3<J24c; regular receipts. 1801'19e per do*. DRESSED HOGS—Light, $7 50; medium. 16 50^7 per cwt. ONIONS—Michigan. $1©1 25 per bu. POTATOES—Home-grown. 70©73e in car lots and 7i©S0c per bu in store. Bermuda, Vi per bu. BUTTER—Creameries, extra. 24@23c; firsts, XSc; fancy selected'dairy. 18c; common, 14@15c per lb. HONEY—Com^. No 1 white, 15316c: light amber, KXfrlAc; dark amber, 9® 10c; extracted. 7c per lb. LIVE POTT LTRY—Hens. 7c; spring chickens, 7^ii«>Sc; turkeys. »S10c; ducks. 9(?10c; geere. 8€i?c prr lb. DRESSED POLLTRV—Hens, 8c; fancy spring. 9&16c; fancy hen turkeys, 124?13c; young Kobblers, Uc; old heavy gobblers. 1 0 ^ H e ; ducks, 11612c; geese, lft#llc per lb. How's ThL»? We offer One Hundred Dollars reirardforaaj ease of catarrh that cannot bo cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, P. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo. O. We. the undersigned, have knowa P. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their flrm. West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo O.: Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Ohio. 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Your doctor and droggitt know it. -^ • 1 • •' • -tm • CM •Ar • *mm • Y > 1 • >> 4.1 •-'vtimi V >,. ii>-wj} HV-.-TV: ?$'>.: ?^%''-i-- t%; 'Si m » I: M m B<&: >;^> ^ Sip?-' • ^ ' S ^ p f i p ^ ^ ^ p ;-. "••.,. '">?• • V - " V * • :;.i WLAINFIELf* Bev. Dailey of the M. P. church has launched out on a second series of revival meetings here this winter* He is a very earnest worker and does not wait for people to come to the church to seek salvation, but goes out daily and labors in the home, and j it is not expected that she will •PARSHALLV4LI.fi. Jay -Cole of Durand made a short visit to his mothers one day the past week. The ladies aid of .the M. E. church will meet with Mrs. Jennie Wight Wednesday Jan. 22. Old Mrs. Preston living just north of the,village fell recently. and broke her hip. She is 83 years of age and very feeble and much good is being done. Rev. Cooper, of Stockbridge, is assisting him this week. WEST PUTNAM. B o r n t o H . L . I s h a m a n d wife, l a s t T h u r s d a y , a s o n . . A f a r m e r h o o d b e e w a s h e l d for R i c h a r d M a y last S a t u r d a y . M r s . O. P . N o a h , o f N o r t h L a k e v i s i t e d a t W i n . G a r d n e r s T u e s d a y . M i s s S u s i e K e n n e d y of P i n c k - n e y , v i s i t e d a t P a t r i c k K e n n e d y ' s l a s t w e e k . M i s s e s F a n n i e M o n k s a n d N e l - l i e G a r d n e r were i n H o w e l l o n T h u r s d a y last. M i s s E t h e l G r a h a m of P i n c k - n e y , s p e n t a few d a y s last w e e k w i t h M i s s A l i c e B a r t o n . M r . a n d M r s . J a m e s M a r b l e v i s - i t e d t h e i r d a u g h t e r , M r s . K i r k V a n W i n k l e last F r i d a y . W m . I v o r y of N o r t h L a k e , t r a n s a c t e d b u s i n e s s i n t h i s l o c a l i - t y t h e first of t h e w e e k . Thousands sent into Exile. 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The Unadilla Farmers' Club have postponed their annual meet* iug in the basement of the M. E. church until Saturday, Jan. 25. All members are requested to be present as the election of officers take place. An oysters dinner will be served. Who Finished The Game? IOSCO 0 . O. B u t t o n is a b l e t o walk t o h i s b a r n a n d view h i s s t o c k o n c e m o r e . Mr. H a y n e r will m o v e h i s famil y f r o m t h e H. M a p e s ' f a r m t h i s w e e k . W i l l P l u m m e r o f I o s c e , a n d M i s s B o y e e of P l a i n f i e l d a r e r e - p o r t e d to h a v e b e e n m a r r i e d t h e p a s t w e e k . E . E . H u t s o n wifo a n d d a u g h t - er, M r . a n d Mrs. C. E . M a p e s , a u d Mr. a n d Mrs. C. L . G a r d n e r s p e n t l a s t T h u r s d a y with M r . a n d Mrs. E . E . P h i l i p s . ANDERSON M i s s L e n n a W h i t e , of M i l f o r d , i s v i s i t i n g M r s . W i l l D u r k e e . M r . C l o s s a n d C h a r l e s H o f f w e r e a t t h e c o u n t y s e a t S a t u r d a y . M r s . E . J . D u r k e e v i s i t e d Mrs. N a n c y M a y , i n L y n d o n , last F r i - d a y . T h e c o u n t y S c h o o l C o m m i s s i o n - er, M r . K n o o n i z e n v i s i t e d o u r s c h o o l F r i d a y . W i l l S i n g l e t o n a n d w i f e are m o v i n g i n p a r t o f M r . B i r n i e ' s h o u s e t h i s w e e k . A s m a l l p e d r o p a r t y w a s g i v e n a t A . G. W i l s o n ' s S a t u r d a y n i g h t . A l l r e p o r t a g o o d t i m e . D a v e S m i t h a n d w i f e , o f I o s c o , a t t e n d e d t h e A n d e r s o n F a r m e r s C l u b a t L . R o y s l a s t S a t u r d a y . M r . a n d M r s . G e o . P h e l p s , of S t o c k b r i d g e , i s s p e n d i n g a f e w d a y s w i t h E u g e n e S m i t h a n d wife. T h e m e e t i n g of t h e A n d e r s o n F a r m e r s ' C l u b a t M r . a n d M r s . L . R o y s w a s w e l l a t t e n d e d . A s h o r t p r o g r a m w a s g i v e n , a n d a n e x c e p t i o n l y - g o o d t i m e w a s e n - j o y e d . h [Oriffinai.] There is a dispute about a certain feature of the Tale-Harvard football game back In 189— that Is no nearer a settlement than it w a s an hour after the game w a s finished. All the men iwho were engaged in it have left col* lege long ago, but the matter has been handed down to the undergraduates and serves for a subject of perpetual wrangling. The trouble w a s that in those days they played the game too late in the day, and before it could be finished it w a s so dark one could scarcely distinguish one side from the other. The dispute in question could not have arisen except for this cause. The game was played on Thanksgiving day, very nearly the shortest In the year;'~Tfcis partlcuiar--Thankflgiving w a s cloudy; consequentlyHhe darkness came on earlier than usua The way of it was this: Bannard w a s the center rush for Yale, and it wasn't known till the game began that he w a s suffering from some heart complication, probably brought on at practice the day before, when he suddenly fainted after a hard scrimmage. His doctor forbade his going into the Thanksgiving game, but he w a s loyal to his college/ and he knew it would lose without him. At any rate, there w a s a consultation on Thanksgiving eve, and when the boys appeared from behind locked doors it w a s announced that there had been a mistake about Bannard's heart trouble and he w< take his place in the team next da They will L Everything went straight enoughVtlU 1 near the end of the first half. B a n n e d shouldered the principal work, as he had always done, and Yale had scored more points than Harvard, but toward the end of the half Bannard began to look queer and let Sampson of Harvard right past him with the ball, thereby losing a touchdown. Sampson kicked the goal and tied the game. After the next lineup Bannard during a scrimmage fell over in a faint, and Additional Local. Mrs. Gus. Smith is quite sick. Mrs. F. L . Andrews waa in D e t r o i t the first of the week. Miss Gertrude Snedicor, of H o w e l l , is a guest of Mrs. George Green. The ice laborers at Zuky lake from this place went on a strike this week. Have y o a learned the secret of how to get a silk vest free. See K. H, Crane's "adv." The lecture to which all are invited will take place Thursday e v e n i n g Jan. 2 3 . Admission 25cts. Mrs. H. al. Scoville, of Flint, is in town making arrangments to present a cosmorama at the opera house in the near future, under the auspices of the LOTM and KOTM. The L. 0 . T. M. of this place will hold their installation of officers Wed nesday evening Jan. 22. also receive a school of instructions. Light refreshments will be served. It is a general report from merchants that the holiday trade has been the best they have ever had. We noticed that more business firms have used printers ink more extensively than ever this year, and perhaps this accounts for the increase in business, j ttarieT^aVva'rd'ln^or'arother'touen" Nnard pasted him and i t lit seiied tte giant around, t h * wait* he Ujtied air. Another, daclare* ttyrt the man wtum't. Bannard at all* though he w # i enough like him to deceive bis o w n mother. B e this a s it may, the game w a s won for Yale. I waited to t e e Bannard kick for goal, but waited in vain. Somebody told me that it w a s so dark be couldn't see the posts and that the game w a s won anyway for Tale. There w a s a hubbub among the players of both sides, who were huddled in t w o groups bear the center of the gridiron. One of them, a Harvard man* shouted."Fool!" and I saw the Yale captain g o to him and shake his fist in his face, but I could not hear what he said for the commotion. What do you suppose I s a w In the death notices of the newspapers next day—"Died, on Thursday, 29th of November, Archibald TJ Bannard, in t h e twentieth yejx of his age." At what time a day d i d A e die? No one knows; at least n o / n e will tell, though it is g e n e r a l l y / o n c e d ed that when he w a s carried / f f the field at the end of the first half he never went an it again. If s o , / e n o w a s in hie place? One report a/id that he had a twin brother—the yrack sheep of the family, never spok/n of—who returned Just before the gajpe, and it w a s agreed beforehand t h a y if Archie Bannard broke down this brother should take his place. T h i s / i s the explanation of some Harvard/ men, but I have met bne man of thfeir team, a superstitious sort of tellovd who declares that Bannard died atrthe end of the first half, and jhisNjgjfth w a s kept a secret. He wouldn't go off to the other world g his college win. there's a lot of loyalty at ROGER T. HOWELL. It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world, extends round the earth; It's the one perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Hruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin eruptions. Only infallible Pile c u r e . 25c a box at F. A. Sigler's. SOUTH MARION. Floyd Durkee visited his mother Sunday. Lulo Abbott is under the doctor's care at this writing. A number i#n this vicinity are suffering with the mumps. Horace VVilliston was in Howellon business last Saturday. I. J. Abbott and wife transacted business in Gregory last Wednesday, Frank Jewett and wife, of Eaton Rapids, visited N. Pacey and'wife a few days. The Lyceum commenced at Chubb's Corners last Wednesday night. They will meet every two weeks. A Deep Mystery. It is a mystery why women endure Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quick ly cure such trouble. (,1 suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cberley, of Peterson, la., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly cured me, and although 73 years old, I now am able to do all my housework." It overcomes Constipa tion, improves A ppet te, gives perfect health. Only 50c at F. A. Sigler's drug store. UNADILLA. S . G. P a l m e r v i s i t e d r e l a t i v e s a t P i n e L a k e l a s t w e e k . M i s s V i n a B a r t o n v i s i t e d a t S t o c k b r i d g e l a s t S u n d a y . G e o K u h n is s i c k w i t h t h e m u m p s a t h i s u n c l e s , S. G. P a l m - er. A n u m b e r from t h i s p l a c e g a v e E d I&ay a p l e a s a n t s u r p r i s e l a s t F r i d a y . D o n a l d H a r r i s h a s g o n e t o P o n - t i a c w h e r e h e h a s a p o s i t i o n in t h e i n s a n e a s y l u m . A . C. W a t s o n a n d f a m i l y v i s i t e d i n C h e l s e a t h e l a t t e r p a r t o f l a s t w e e k a n d t h e first o f t h i s . N e x t F r i d a y e v e n i n g , J a n . 17, t h e G l e a n e r s of t h i s p l a c e w i l l h o l d p u b l i c i n s t a l l a t i o n o f officers, a p r o g r a m a n d s u p p e r a t P r e s b y - t e r i a n hall. E v e r y o n e c o m e a n d h a v e a g o o d t i m e . B i l l 1 0 c . R o y P a l m e r w h o h a s b e e n v i s - i t i n g f r i e n d s a t M o r l e y a n d P i n e L a k e t h e p a s t f o u r w e e k s , h a s r e - a n d M r s , B . M . G l e n n , M r . | t u r n e d h o m e , a c c o m p a n i e d b y h i s a n d M r s . V . G. D i n k l e w e r e j c o u s i n s , G e o r g e a n d T r i x y K u h n , Q u e s t s a t B o r a c e W i l l i s t o n ' s l a s t J o f &™ L»ke» w h o w i l l s p e n d s e v - pwrwfcy. : c r a l w e e k 8 « In union there is strength.' Amos Wineprar, Supt. of Poor, of Howell, took the train here, Tuesday for Cold water with three Pixley children whose home was in Howell. The relatives of the children were willing for them to go but when the time came the grandfather interfered with a revolver. The authorities down and a goal. Bannard was carried off the field. Well, it began to get dark, but w a s not so dnrk when the men lined up again but that I could see Bannard in I position. But somehow he looked tall-' er thau usual, and there was a peculiar motion about him that I had never noticed before. After a half hour of the ,l second half all one could see of the players was a lot of dark figures on a thought best for them to be taken to i dark ground. Bannard's tall frame the home as the father had deserted I l o o m e d u p a b o v e ^ 6 r e s t l l k e tte s p e c " them and the mother was unable to care for them. A Change. It is announced that after Jan. 1 no round trip tickets will be sold in the territory of the Michigan passenger association. All persons traveling in this state will be able to purchase one way tickets only. This action was brought about by the fact that on that date the passenger fares on t i e Michigan Central, Lake Shore and the Wabash railroads are to be reduced from three to two cents per mile to conform to the conditions of the law recently passed by the Michigan legislature. All Michigan roads are affected by this action at competitive points and therefore the agreement to do away with the round trip ticket was made. The Scale* on the Hair. If you look at a human hair under the microscope, you will find that Its surface is formed of successive overlapping scales. The bristles of the hog bear much resemblance to the human hair, though their diameter is greater and the tilelike scales are much finer. Sheep's hair has much coarser scales. It Is owing to the existence of these scales that a schoolboy is able by a peculiar process to tell which is the tip and which the othter end of a hair rolling It between his finger and thumb. Thus manipulated, the hair always travels in the direction of the base because the edges of the scales prevent It from going the other way. •;<::::.; c.-iircd ni;ui was •.;:•• !•;,• L;; controvors.v t : " f l c i i i > !:i:n. " \ V ! i : :• "fie- ::: Will c-:.iil'.:i w;ni!> to ,u' jsv/a.v fiM::i my hall clrss lull:" - "Sto;)!" ronveil tin t'i:' rase."—Chit-ago :•::<• :.ml .' ;: ;-ucli bought half :1:." :t\^v:ii<]<'!! tin.* old man. 't ?.-•:>!;f;- t-::':! <luv.'u yit, sah. ill <• .M-f-y his ha.7 when his :: a :. ..•; !,:;.'.•: v. >Si\v Clam's •T <;rh fathrh's half K'. t>a (Ith halt" am .frdgi'. i-vs. •'Dismiss ter of the Brocken. Great guns, how he did play! l i e w a s at the front, at the flank, in every scrimmage. In short, he was carrying the game far ( better than he had ever done before. Then came that celebrated run in which he dodged six men and, unguarded, carried the ball over the line twenty yards in front of his nearest follower for a touchdown. I watched to see him kick his goal, and what was my surprise to see another man do it for him. I asked what it meant and was told that he had gone under again. The game now was tied. When the men lined up again, I watched for Bannard. Sure enough, he w a s there, and after the kickoff did the same astonishing work as before. He scored t w o touchdowns, but by this time it was so dark that I could not see whp kicked them. However, they both failed, on account of the darkness. I suppose, leaving Yale ahead in the game. Before any more points could be scored Bannard suddenly disappeared from the field, and a substitute appeared in his place, a slow, bungling fellow, who lost for his college enough points to put Harvard again oven with Yale. There remained but live minutes of the three-quarters of an. hour allowed for tho half. At the kick off' Bannard, who 'was in his place, jumped fully ten foot, calight the ball and ran with it untight through the Harvard lines. It has bc.'n said that no human being could have got through that line as i t ' was I'hu-ed. Every gap w a s closed. One Harvard- mau swears that Ban- j Canada'* Banking Business. The banking business in Canada is on a different plan from that In this country. The headquarters of most of the banks throughout the Dominion is In Ontario, either at Hamilton, Kingston or Toronto. Each bank has its central office, generally in one of the cities named, and as many branches as It cares to maintain in different parts of Canada, some of these branches being as far distant as Dawson. Time's Chanires, "Diogenes was a great man," said the contemplative person, "and yet he had no use for money. He was content to confine his possessions to a single tub." "Well," answered Seuator Sorghum, "a tub might have been all right in those days, but what a man wants now is a bar'l."—Washington Star. There W e r e "So More Complaints. A certain Benedict was in the habit of troubling his father-in-law with complaints about his wife's behavior. "Really, this is too bad," cried the irascible old gentleman one day. on hearing of some of his daughter's delinquencies. "If I hear any more complaints I will disinherit her."—London Telegraph. A. Bustler. Junior Partner— I see you have engaged a new assistant. Is he a good salesman? Senior Partner —Good salesman! Great snakes! I had to send for the police to prevent him from talking me into taking him into partnership! Farmers Pons. 5'nner nn»l Royalty. Whenever the signature r.f an Eii^- li.sh king or ijueen !s required in a visitor's booh or elsewhere it is customary to provide a new pen. which is not used by the hosts or the o4her guests unless It he handed them by the royal visitor. Another point of etiquette connected with pens and paper is that a letter to a sovereign is written on thick white paper, on one side only, nnd Is placed In an envelope large onaugh to contain the letter unfolded. A Distinction, "I »m told." said the friend, "that the maunder you have left waapnylug yon a fabulous Bnlary?" "No." nswered Mr. Stormlngton Karoo*, "ivjt fabutoafl; imaginary."— K:;el We can furnish you the Michigan Farmer for two years for $1.00. Read carefully trte conditions:—payuall back subscription and one year in advance for the Dispatch »* M i r , together with $1.00 extra and we .will send you the Farmer two years. . * • • K'> i' -. •**' \ ' n k ti ,>. s > » ^y Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch January 16, 1902 Description An account of the resource January 16, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-01-16 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/6c5f56fc0c83f2400620d8256a0f3b6b.pdf 721548f9658371b7e1a51c7597d4a608 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. 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Pinckney, Mich. Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE . . . . . HOWELL. - MICHIGAN BOWMAN'S Is the place to buy tancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc. O u r p r i c e s w i l l s a v e , y o u m o n e y . T%de B o w m a n ' s . Busy Store, H o w e l l . M i c h . Next to Postoffice. rial Sale OF FURNITURE AND CROCKERY To make trade lively during the usually dull months of January and February, we are making SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS on our mammoth stock of Furniture and Crockery. Our buyer has just returned from Grand Rapids and Chicago, the largest furniture markets in the world, and we are prepared to give our customers the very latest ideas in Furniture, combined with the best of material, workmanship and finish. You cannot afford to miss this sale. Brokaw & Wilkinson. HOWELL, MICH. LOCAL N E W S . Bay. Ricks was in Ann Arbor the past week. Miss Cora Brokaw visited Mrs. Leal Sigler on Friday last. t Several school children are Wiestling with measles these days. Will Lennon, of Mt. Pleasant visited relatives here tbe past week. Mrs. E. W. Ddartin visited at H. A. Ficks in Gregory the past week. Are you ready for mare printing; BnuR it to the DISPATCH office. Don't fovget the lecture to-nij?ht at the opera house. Admission 25c. Miss Belle Mclntyre visited her sister, Mrs. Hall, in Hamburg the past week. Grandma Vaughn, of Dexter, is spending a few weeks with Mrs Nettie Vaughn. A party of young people enjoyed an evening at the home of Jay Smith last Friday. We hear it reported that Dexter is liable to loose her electric road. We feel for her. Peter Morgan and sister Clara cf Ypsilanti visited relatives here the last of last week. Fr. Bd. J. Comertord attended the tuneral of Fr. Hoomissen, at Mt. Clemens, this week. The Stock bridge Agricultural society will hold no more (airs, the buildings are to be sold. Business men should beware of the woman who will collect uncoileatable accounts. It is a scheme. It was Mrs. W. H. Placaway who drew the doll, instead of Mrs. Joseph Placeway as stated last week. The recent tire at Stock bridge gives the papers there another chance for an editorial on securing fire protection. Some may be waiting until the head of the firm returns to pay their subscription—no need to, we carry the pocketbook. Mrs. Kate Salsbury, of Jackson, and Miss Mabel Sigler, of this place, visited Mrs. Mame Carr, in Detroit over Sunday. Johnnie Bates was operated upon by Dr. Sigler last week. A portion of the tonsils were removed and the nasal passage opened. The supervisors and physicians of Ingham county are having a scrap over tydhoid fever; the doctors say it is and the supervisors say it isn't catcbinff, If it it isn't the oounty will save about $2,000. Last Saturday while Glen Richards and Lloyd Grimes were playing and digging in a ditch, about a foot underground snugly crowded in a tin can they found eight frogs and all proved rather lively. Tbe boys put them back and covered them up for the rest of the winter. was East Putnam friends .k I Will Doyle spent Sunday with friends near Dexter. Mr. Stanton was up from Wyandotte to visit last week. Jas. Fitch and wife^of Stockbridge visited their daughter Mrs. Bert Hicks the past week. .uiss'Mocco Teeple is in -Detroit for a couple of weeks, the guest of Mrs. A. W. Knapp. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Placeway of Gregory were guests of R. E. Finch and wife Tuesday. Arthur Glenn who has been visiting his parents in So. Marion returned to Detroit Tuesday, A neighborly gathering was held at tbe home of R. G. Webb Saturday evening last. Forty-five enjoyed a a feast of oysters. On account of so many children having t e measles tbe cosmorama has been postponed for a few weeks, until the children will be able to practice. One of the delightful functions of tbe past week was a dinner given by Mrs. Geo. Teeple at ber home on east Main street, Thursday, Jan. 16, to a few lady friends. Covers were laid for ten. Watch for the program of the coming county meeting of farmers Clubs to be held in the court hous) at Howell Thursday Feb. 11 commencing at 10:30 a m. Some of tbe subjects to be discussed are "A general Primary Et<:ctson Laws and The recent rulings of the Postal department in regaad to second-class mail matter." Give these questions your attention and come prepared to discuss them. The following article was handed us this week for publication:— Several complaints have been made, of ladies being assaulted by insulting personal remarks, from village boys, standing on tbe street, some of which seem likely to result in serious trouble for the boys. Nothing can speak worse for the youth of ou»* village, than such a condition as this, and such a condition is likely to result, when parents give their boys the freedom of tbe streets. Business Pointers. LOST On the curuer by tbe cross walk near Mrs. Flora Grimes residence a gold band ring. Please leave at this office. Reward. W A N T E D : Information concerning the whereabouts of a certain Dr. Gam ber who practiced medicine and resided in Pinckney some twelve or fourteen years ago, will be gladly received at tbe DISPATCH office. Notice. A Post Office is a place where the public and patrons have tbe privilege of coming for their mail, and to transact all business pertaining to the postal services, and I am always glad to see them, and render tbem the best service possible, with no cause for complaint on the part of the patrons. But it is not, as some people of late seem to think, a place to congregate and exchange stories, etc., making it very unpleasant for those who enter ve to transact business. The boys who use the doorway and hall for refuge in in time of snowballing and scuffling MUST find another locality to hold fort. WM, S, SWARTHOUT. l o r »<*le. A farm of 100 acres in the township oi Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. LEWIS LOVE, 111 Administrator. FA Bill FOB SALE The farm known as the Phillip Standlick farm, containing 120 acres, in the township.of Qenoa, 2 miles southwest of Chilson, will be sold at public auction at tbe west front door of the court house in the village oi Howell on Tuesday, February 11th, 1902, at one o'clock in the afternoon. This farm hat 80 acres of well improved land, good productive soil, 40 acres of wood land and huckleberry swamp, good well of water, 3 acres bearing orchard good frame farm house, good barn with underground stable. This farm belongs to the late Charles T. Hyne and must be sold to settle up said estate. Terms of Sale—One-third cash down, balance by mortgage back on farm with annual interest at 5 per cent. Time to suit purchaser. Title perfect. Dated January 7, 1902. WILLIAM F. HYNE, ) FREDERICK T. HYNE, I Executors. FRANKLIN L. HYNE j t or Sale, Jersey Cow 4 yrs. old due to calf in two or three weeks. Enquire of 0 . B, ABNOLD, Gregory. r or Sale. A full-hiood Jersey cow due to caltbis month. Enquire of Geo. Black Anderson, Mich' Yoil Will Be I M y If you buy your Fall and Winter Suits now, during the month of January. We guarantee everything that ought to be guaranteed in made to measure clothing, TO EVERY CUSTOMER purchasing a suit of clothes or an overcoat now, we will make a p r e s e n t o f A BEAUTIFUL SILK VEST, a n d y o u m a y s e l e c t y o u P p a t t e r n a n d s t y l e °f vest. All these vests have been selling at from $5.00 to $/ .00 each. Do not delay, but make now, and get your choice! your selections K. H. CRANE, Pinckney, Agent for the Royal Tailors. * * The following wy clip from the Daily Mining Journal of Marquette which will be of interest to many of our readers:— Percy G. Teeple, upper peninsula manager for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company of Milwaukee has received a letter from the head office congratulating him on tbe fact that under his management the company did more business in the upper peninsula last year than it ever had done in a similar period. Mr. Teeple thoroughly understands every branch of the life insurance business, and be is a valuable man for the company. Farmers We can furnish you the Michigan Farmer for two years for $1.00. Read carefully the conditions:—pay all back subscription and one year in advance for the To Our Patrons- We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes, to come and settle as soon as possible as we must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are, Very truly yours, TEEPLE & c A Close Call. Last Friday noon while Bert Roche was desending tbe stairs in the barn he made a miss step and fell which threw him under the horsas feet. Tbe sudden movement caused the horse to kick stricking Bert in the head, A gash three-inches long on tbe torehead will lay him up for some time. free Entertainment Monday evening Jan. 27, there will be held at the opera house in this place an illustrated lecture. "Sights and Scenes Abroad," by Rev Edward Collins of Detroit, under the auspices of the Knights of the Loyal Guard. Every member is requested to be present and bring all their neighbors. Tickets are free and can be bad by calling at tbe drug store or printing office. If you have not secured a ticket come without. We vrant the opera houae full. The Guards will make you welcome. ~~ A new milch cow—enquire of Dr. B. F. Sigler. t5 Dispatch together with $1.00 extra and send you the Farmer two years. we will Well! Well! We never had such a trade before during the holidays. Some lines of our goods were entirely cleaned up but we still have a few Booka Collar and Cuff Boxes left which we will close out at right prices during invoice. Gf course we always have a line of Pencils, Tablets, School 3ooks and Drugs. Have you seen our line of Va?entines¥ FA. t& MEt--' Ki-:- BWt'.-'v'. IfT-'' ' Ev *< pi I^f¾^'¾S > ' • ,' ; V , '. , ^ i--, ij ' : ' • . K > . : •&:'•" Bv j>. ? . • • * • •• ••, FSVi *v ','•»•• » $ - !v4'.r'/ r ? ••• If :.r*'J' & Sr 3¾¾ $F" * W ' ' * ™ '1 1 .1 f •• , . * * * . ' ' • ' * r;,< . . h A , 1 . 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A theological seminary in the valley «C palms, near the river Jordan, had feeeome so popular in the time of flUsfea, the prophet, that more accom- •sodations were needed for the stu- 4a«ts. The. classrooms and the dorsaitories must be enlarged or an en- ^tJrely now building constructed. What will they do? Will they send up to Jerusalem and solicit contributions for tads undertaking? Having raised the saoaey, will they send for cedars of tiebanon and marble from the quarries where Ahab got the stone for the pillars and walls of his palace? No; the students propose to build it themselves. All they ask is that Elisha, their professor and prophet, go along jvtth. them to the woods and boss the They start for 4he^woFk, EUshahis students. Plenty of lumber In those regions along the Jordan. The sycamores are attacked by Eliana's students, for they must have lumber for the new theological seminary. Crash $oes one of the trees and another and another. But something now happens so wonderful that the occurrence will tax the credulity i«f the ages, so wonderful that many :>stUI think it never happened at all. One of th£ students, not able to own . aa aat, mad borrows*! one. You must remember that while the ax of the olden time was much like our modern - ux, it differed in the fact that instead of the helve or handle being thrust Into a socket in the iron head the head of the ax was fastened on the handle ' <by a leathern thong, and so it might slip the helve. A student of the seminary was swinging his ax against one of those trees, and the ax head and the handle parted. Being near the riverside, the ax head dropped into the river and sank to the muddy bottom. ' Great was the student's dismay. If it bad been his own ax, it would have been bad enough, but the ax did not belong to him. He had no means to buy another for the kind man who had loaned It to him, but God helps the helpless, and he generally helps through some good and sympathetic soul, and in this case it was Elisha, who was in the woods and on the river bank at the time. He did not see the ax head fly off, and so he asked the student where It dropped. He was shown the place where it went down into the river. Then Elisha broke off a branch of a tree and threw it into ' the water, and the ax head rose from ' the depths of the river and floated to the bank, so that the student had just • to stoop down and take up the restored property. Now you see the meaning of my text, "The iron did swim." ;Suppos>e a hundred years ago some one %ad told people that the time would come when hundreds of thou- —sajHts~of~tons of iron would- float on *he Atlantic and Pacific—iron ships from New York to Southampton, from 'London to Calcutta, from San Francisco to Canton. The man making ^uch a prophecy would have been sent to an asylum or carefully watched as incompetent to go alone. We have all xa our day seen iron swim. Now, if man can make hundreds of tons of metal float, I am disposed to think that the Almighty could make an ax head float '"What," says some one, "would be l i e use of such a miracle?" Of vast, of Infinite, of eternal importance. Those students were preparing for the ministry. They had joined the theologfeal seminary to get all its advantages. They needed to have their faith strengthened; they needed to be persuaded that God can do everything; they needed to learn that God takes notice of little things; that there is no -emergency of life where he is not willing to help. I hear from different sources that there la a great deal of infidelity in souse of the theological seminaries of our day. We think that most of the so-called miracles of the Old and the ' New Testaments were wrought by natural causes. When^hose Infidels graduate from the theological seminary and take the pulpits of America as expounders of the Holy Scriptures, what advocates they will be of that •gospel for the truth of which the martyrs died! Would to God that some ireai revival of religion might sweep chiough all the theological seminaries <>f this land, confirming the faith of *fce coming expounders of an entire itfbte! A Furthermore, in that scene of the text God sanctions borrowing and sets tooth the ? importance of returning. Shore are times -when we have not only a right i» oorrow.-hut tt is * uuty Lord, how manifold a; a thy works! Ii to borrow. There A M times when we ought to lend, for Christ In his sermon on the' mount declared! "From him that would 'borrow of thee/ turn not thou away/' It is right that one borrow the means of getting an education, as the young student of my text borrowed the ax, It Is right to borrow means for the forwarding of commercial ends. We borrow time; we will ^borrow eternity, and'that constant borrowing implies a return. For what we borrow from God we must pay back in hearty thanks and Christian service, in improvement of ourselves and helpfulness for others. For what we borrow in the shape of protection from good government we must pay back in patriotic devotion. For what we borrow from our parents In their good example and their hard work wrought for us in our journey from cradle to manhood or womanhood for all the ages to come we ought to be paying back. The hallelujahs of heaven will be returned for crucifixion agony. Furthermore, let us admire these young men of Elisha's theological seminary for the fact that they were earning their own way. Those are the kind of men who know what education is worth and know how to use it. Those students in the valley of palms by the Jordan had a physical strength and hardihood that would help them in their mental and spiritual achievements.We who are toiling for the world's betterment need brawn as well as brain, strong bodies as well as illumined minds and consecrated souls. Let all those"who~~toil for therf education remember they are especially favored, and if things go against them and the ax head should fly the helve that very hinderment may some time turn out advantageously, as the accident by the river Jordan, which seemed to finish the young student's capacity to help build the new seminary, resulted in a splendid demonstration of the iwwer of Elisha's God to help any one who helps himself. No ax that was ever wielded has wrought so well as that ax, the handle and head of which parted. Notice, also, how God is superior to every law that he ha3 made, eveti the strongest law of nature, the law of gravitation. What a rebuke to those who reject miracles on the ground that they are contrary to nature, as though the law were stronger than the God who made the law! Again and again in Bible times was that law revoked. There Christ stood by his disciples on the Mount of Olives after his coming out of the sepulcher. No ladders let down for his ascension, but his feet lift from the hill, and he goes up until the curtain of cloud drops, and he is invisible. Law of gravitation again unharnessed. Enoch, Methuselah's father, escaping death, went up bodily and will have no need of resurrection. So will all the good who shall be still alive at the end of the world. They will not need wings. Every one of the millions of our planet who loved and served the Lord, if then alive, will "be caught up," as the Bible says, body as well as soul, the law of gravitation paralyzed. God mightier than any law he ever created. Oh, I like the miracles because they show God independent of everything. Notice also the divine power in the backwoods. Wonderful things were done at the cities of Jericho and Jerusalem and Babylon and Nineveh, and the great cities of our time have seen the divine power, but this miracle of my text was in the backwoods, far away from the city, in the lumber districts, where the students had gone to cut timber for the new theological seminary. And if this sermon shall come, as it will come, like my other sermons for the last thirty years, without missing a week, let me say to those far away from the house of God and in the mountain districts that my text shows the divine power in the backwoods. The Lord by every stream as he certainly was by the Jordan, on every mountain as surely as he was on Mount. Zion, on every lake as on Tiberias, oy every rock as by the one whose gushing waters slaked the thirst of the marching Israelites. Do not feel lonely because your nearest neighbor may be miles away, be-, cause the width of the continent may separate you from the place where your cradle was rocked and your father's grave was dug. Take your Bible out under the trees, if the weather will permit, and after you have listened to the solo of a bird in the treetops or the long' meter psalm of the thunder, read those words of the Bible, which must have been written out of doors: "The trees of the Lord are full of sap, the cedars of Lebanon which he hath planted, where the birds make their nests; as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats and the rocks for the conies. Thou inakest darkness, and It Is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey and seek £helr mea^ from God. The sun arlsetb, they gather themselves together and lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor until the evening. .0 wisdom hast thou made them all. Th« earth is full of thy riches." How d< you like that sublime pastoral? .. My subject also reminds us of tht importance of keeping our chief implement for work In good order. 1 think that young theological student on the banks of Jordan was to blame for not examining the ax before hi lifted it that day against a tree. He could in a moment have found out whether the helve and the head were firmly fastened. The simple fact was the ax was not in good order or the strongest stroke that sent the edge into the hard sycamore would not have left the implement headless. So God has given every one of us an ax with which to hew. Let us keep it in good order, having been sharpened by Bible study and strengthened by prayer. Your ax may be a pen or a type or a yardstick or a scales or a tongue which in legislative hall or business circles or Sabbath class or pulpit is to speak for God and righteousness, but the ax will not be worth much until it has been sharpened on the grindstone of affliction. But I have come to the foot of the Alps, which we must climb before we can see the wide reach of my subject See in all this theme how the impossibilities may be turned into possibilities. That ax head was sunken in the muddiest river that could be found. The alarmed student of Elisha may know where it went down and may dive for it, and perhaps fetch it up, but can the sunken ax head be lifted without a^hand thrust deep into the mud at the bottom 'bTTKei river? ~No, that is impossible. I admit, so far as human power is concerned, it is Impossible, but with God all things are possible. After the tree branch was thrown upon the surface of Jordan "the iron did swim." Some one asks me, "Did you ever see iron swim?" Yes, yes; many a time. I saw a soul hardened until nothing could make it harder. All styles of sin had plied that soul. It was petrified as to all fine feeling. It had been hardening for thirty years. It had gone into the deepest depths. K had been given up as lost. The father had given it up. The mother, the last to do so, had given it up. But one day in answer to some prayer a branch of the disfoliaged tree of Calvary was thrown into the dark and sullen stream, and the sunken soul responded toits pbwer"androse Intothe HghT, and, to the astonishment of the church and the world, "the iron did swim." I have seen hundreds of cases like that, When the dying bandit on the cross beside Christ's cross was converted. When Jerry McAuley, a ruffian graduate of Sing Sing prison, was changed into a great evangelist, so useful in reclamation of wandering meu and women that the merchant princes of New York established for him the Water Street and Cremorne missions and mourned at his burial, amid the lamentations of a city. When Newton, the blaspheming sailor, under the power of the truth was brought to Christ and became one of the mightiest preachers of the gospel that England ever saw. When John Bunyan, whose curses shocked even the profane of the fish market, was so changed in heart and life that he could write that wonderful dream, "The Pilgrim's Progress," in such a way that uncounted thousands have found through it the road from the "city of destruction" to the "celestial city." In all these cases I think iron was made to swim. I worship the God who can do the impossible. You have a wayward boy. Only God knows how you have cried over hlmJ You have tried everything for his reformation. Where is he now—in this city, in the country, or has he crossed the sea?;' "Oh," you say, "I do not know where he is. He went away in the sulks and did not say where he was going." You have about made up your mind that you wilt never hear from him again. Pretty hard pay he gives you for all your kindness and the nights you sat up with him when he was sick. Perhaps he struck you one day when you were trying to persuade him to do better. How different was the feeling of that hard flat against your face from his little hand in infancy patting your cheek! Father! Mother! That is an impossible that I would like to see God take hold of, of the conversion of that boy, for he will never be anything but a boy to you, though you should live to see him fifty years of age. Did you say his heart is hard? How hard? Hard as stone? "Yes," you say, "harder than that. Hard as iron." But here is a God who can lift the soul that has been deepest down. Here Is a God who can raise a soul out of, the blackeat depths of sin and wretchedness. Here is a God who can make Iron swim, the God of Elisha, the God of the young student that stood in dismay on the banks of the Jordan at the time of the lost ax, head. Lay hold ef the Lord in a prayer that will take no denial. CONOHKS*. <• in the senate Monday Nelsoa ef Mia* neaota called up tfae bill providing fer tht establishment of a department ol commerce. . He explained the necessity which, he said, existed for the passage of such a measure, and was piled with questions by several members. Tho bill finally went over, subject to call ] by Mr. Nelson. Mr. Teller insisted that as i s all probability the department would grow to be bigger than any other we now have, the bill should not be put through hurriedly. There was a sharp controversy In the senate executive session over the confirmation of S. G. Sharp as marshal for the new eastern district of Kentucky. The two senators from Kentucky, Deboe, republican, and Blackburn, democrat, took opposing positions. It was stated on behalf of the committee on the judiciary, which reported the nomination, that the committee had discovered nothing derogatory to Mr. Sharp's character. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 33 to 17. The Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill was received from the house and referred to the committee on interoceanic canals. The house spent the day in general discussion of the pension appropriation bill, the first of the annual budgets. The debate took a wide range. Rixey, of Virginia, causec something of a stir by advancing a proposition to open the doors of national soldiers' homes to ex-confederates and. to furnish federal aid to state confederate homes. Mr. Lever (S. C.) formally announced tho death—of—4he-4at» Repr Stakes of his state, which occurred last summer, and after adopting the customary resolutions of regret, at 4:55 p. m., as a further mark of respect, the house"adjomxied; A liOiulou dispatch says: "Thfl dentil of the pope may be expected any day. as hte holiness can only be said to be just nllvc. He takes little nourishment and is generally half conscious. He suffers HO pnin. trud simply dozes the hours* away without comprehension of what is going on around him." President-elect Palma speaks thus of educating the Cubans: "Besides, the proper instruction afforded to the Cuban children, it is my opinion that moral teachings In a general sense, without descending to a special worship, ought to be a part of the public school system." AMi'SEMKNTS IV DKTROIT. WBEK ENDING JAN. 25. ' QPITROIT OPEBA HOURS—"Kin* Dodo "—EveniriK* ut 8: Wednsday and Saturday Mat. at ~. W H I T N E Y GRAND—"Mao's Enemy"—Mutinees, QlOc. 15c aad'Joe. E v e n i n g , 10c. -Oc uud 3uc. LYCEUM TUELATKA-"Tie Dalr.y Farm "—Matinees. :'5c: Evenings, i;->c. ioc. oOc and 7.">c. W'oNDERLAND—Aft'jruoons, at Sand 4; 10c, 15o aud'Jcc. Eve., ut ?:3J and w:lo: 10c, i:>canU25c. T U B M A R K UTS. Detroit,—Cattle: Choice steers, $4.75¾ 5.W; jjood to cholee butcher steers, $4.40^ 4.70; liffht to Rood. $3.80^4.-5; light to goo.1 butcher steers and heifers, $3.70^4: mixel butchers and fat cows, $^3.75; canners and common to fair butchers, $2.«kXii3.5U; bulls, KOOCI shippers, $175<g3; light to goo I butchers, $2.3 0^2.73: light feeders and stockers. $2.50fM.rjQ: good demand. Sheep — Besl lambs, S3.54>Tj'5.75; liRht to good and good mixed lots, $3.25^13,50: yearlings. $4.5'J6i3; fair to good butchers, «3^(3.50; culls and common, $2^2.7t». Hogs—Light to go.ul butchers. $6fti>.20: bulk at $ti.2J; pigs to light yorkers, $5.50^3.73: roughs, 35.23^5.75. Chicago.—Cattle: Good to prime, $6.51 (S7.?J5; poor to medium. $4,005(6.00; stockers alid feeders, $2.23^4.75; cows. 11.25$ 4.75: heifers, 2.25^5.00; canners, $1.2&&2.2>; bulls, 2.00<8)4.5<); calves, $2.5006.50; Texas fed steers. $3.25(35.00. Hogs—Mixed an.) butchers, $3.90???<3.45; good to choice h<?avy, J6,35tfn>.55; rough heavy, $5.35^^6.20; light, $5.50^5.95: bulk of sales. $5.90¾G.30. ghees —good to choice wethers. $4.30^5.10: western sheep fed, $4.23fr5.10; native lambs, $3.50*5^.00; western lambs fed, $5.50(66.00. Buffalo-Cattle: W e a k for nil gradegdveals. $5^S; extra, $8.25. Hogs—HeaVy, $6.50^^.60: mixed, $6.30^6.40; pigs, $5.70*1 5.75; roughs, $5.40fi5.70; stags. $4@4.50 Sheep—Top mixed, $2.40^4.50; culls to fair, $2.50^4,15: wethers, $4.60¾¾1.. yearlings, $4.77/(/5.25: lambs, dull, 10@15c lower; toj lambs, $0^6.13; culls to good, $3.50((16. G r n l n . E t c . Detroit—Wheat: No. 1 white, POVic; No 2 red. SS^c; May, 87V4c, 87%c; July, 8lc: No. 3 red. $&%c; mixed winter, 8SVjc pet bushel. Corn—No. 3 mixed, 61c; No. 5 veilow, 6 2 ^ . Oats—No.. 2 wnlte, 43Uc; No. i white, 48^0. Chicago—Whrat: No. 3. 71V8(a76Vjc; No. 2 red, $ 3 ^ $ 4 U c . Oats—No. 2, 44%c; No, 2 white, 45%«)46%c; No. 3 white, 45½¾ 4G%c. New York—Wheat: No. 2 red, S7%c f. o, h. afloat; No. 2 red. 90Vic elevator; No. ] northern Duluth. 86%c f. o. b. afloat; No 1 hard Duluth, Ffi%n f, o. b, afloat. Corn —No. 2, 67Vic elevator, a n d 67%c f. o. b afloat. Oats—No. 2, 50c; No. 3, 4i)Vi>c; No, 3 white, 53«'; No. 3 white, 52c; track mixed western, 49i/d@SOViC; t r a c k white, 52(fi58c. , OesfMts CMOOS Be .Cove* Wauleoeo*aeld's pppolrWtlotato otuf rth. ea se athr.e y Tcshneraeo ii sr eoanelfyc otnaes twu»uyo ntos lc urerme dedesietsn.e ssD, eaanfnde stsh,a its cIasu bseyd oobn?s tet*n »Itnt6fltasemlSead«oMoard\iblteio. nTqfOthisetsnuhotmsws iblionlinsign/ folafm thsde Jnoog&, aanedn waMheana Intb ils1 negnftlMiremlyn Acloors4esdap dwefsacftn ensesa rI*s ttahke ernsa ouultt, aanndd t uhnisl etsusb teh er eIsntfolarmedm taot Iiotsn nooarnm ba*s condition* AWfinsv*^ be destroyed lorei>*r, nwihniec he aIss enso othuitn go rhtuetn ana rien fclaamuseedd cboyn dciatitoanr rohr, the mucus surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any oase of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot he cured by Hair* Catarrh Ours. Send lor ciroulara, fr^. ^ C H B j n B y ^ ^ Toledo, O Sold by Deutggists, Tbo. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Gut a piece from the top of old kid shoes and insert it inside the Iron holder you are going to make. ' yeBarroso kGlyanrf,i elNd . TYea., , Jtahne . H2e0r.—b FCoru rem, ahnays ibte eIns UeaNrInVinEgR SaA rLeLpuYt aptiroani setdh a1t TIhs isr arreme-- tehdoys e pInre sseenatrsc h uonf uhsueaall th:a tittr aisc timonasd e otor HreEmRoBviSn g ththaet ccauurese ino r Nthaetu dreis'se aswe;a yit- bIys tPhUe RbElo: odit acnleda nessetsa btlihseh essy sat e.mpe,'r fepcut rai>c-s tgiooond off otrh ey oduignegs tiavned oroglda.n s. It is equally The orange grows wild all oter tropical Asia, and la everywhere regarded as indigenous. No family, shop, ship, camp or person should be without Wizard Oil for every painful accident or emergency. t n i m i . . • • • • • — ^ » ^ ^ — » ^ ^ ^ ^ Those who go down to the sea In ships should see tbat the ships do not go down with them. Age rarelv brings Wisdom; about the beat it can do is to teach us what partlcular brand of folly we like best. ^7O!O:O:O:O:O:O:O:OTO:OM :#>x«; THK PABT OUd TMK rurumm THE FACT THAT St Jacobs Oil Has ou red thousands of cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Sprains, Bruises, aud other bodily aches and pains, Is a guarantee that It will euro other cases. It Is safe, sure and never failing. 28c & 80c. ACTS LIKE MAGIC! CONQUERS P A I N on 55 So oft w D7o:o:oTao:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:oM FARMS and 8tock Ranches for Ml* In low*. Neb., Minn, and S, Dak Tbe Union Laud Co.. 403 Hrth 8t.. Stoox City. la. H D O D C Y 4EW DISCOVERY, gives 1 / H v r i l 1 quick relief sad cures worst saaes. Book of testimonials and 10 Dais' treatment rasa. oa. a, n. SBJUK'S BOMS. S » B. Atuau. 9« • M O I A M J O H N w.irioBlim, GENTLEMEN Hf?c YOUR CHANCE! Ar« you married I If not, why not marry an heiretif W« "* •* " * " 'escrip rry.obi' sealeil.JWe of these names (or 11.00 oralltwelreforSS.00. will givetbe names, addresses and descriptionsof twelve ladles who wish to marry. Ages from 17 to it. Thaw have from SIO.OOO to f 7 7 , 0 0 0 In cash. We send Bend for all end take your choice. Earliest offers the most favored. WHY NOT MARRY RIGHT Address, COKFSTOOA C0RBE8P0NDKNCE OXTJB, Drawer S77, Lancaster, Pa, 1 9 0 2 M a k i 7 1 YSSJ t r t e a t DOWNS'ELIXIR T . A shipyard at Ominata, Japan, still In operation, was established 1900 years ago, • P r o d u c e . Butter—Creameries. extras. 23£?24c\ firsts, 2W22c; fancy selected dairy, Ida 17c; packing stock, ll@12c; common, U @llc. Cheese—Choice state, October, 11^130 por lb. Egys—Candled, fresh receipts, 2Sc; storage esrffs, 20@22c per doz, Evaporated Apples— 9c per lb; sundried. 4(U6c per lb. Honey—No. 1 white. 15@18c; light amher, 12^130; dark amber, 10@llc; extracted, 6@<J^ic per lb; Apples—Fancy. 13^4 per bbl; choice, $2.50©3 per bbl; common. $1.50^2 per bbl., Potatoes*—Now Michigan, G*&4ic per bu, f, o. b. Detroit. Onions—Michigan. $1.1501.23 per bu; 8pontsh, tt.65 per bu crate. Dressed Calves—Fancy,, 8®S'^c per lb; fair. 7®7»>|C per lb. Drfesafd Hogs*—Light, $7.50; medium, $1 (¢7.(33 i « r cwt. Hay—Prices on baled hay. new, are a« follows; No, 1 timothy. $12; No. 2, $11 clover, mixed, $10@10.50; r y e straw, $7: wheat and oat s t r a w , $8 per ton in ca: lots, !. o. b. Detroit. Poultry—Live hens, 7c; old roosters, 5c springy "Vic; young ducks. 9<frl0c; youn« turkeys. 9c, geese, 8®SHc per lb. Drepsol fowl, ?Vtc; chickens, 8c; duck*, ,ll@12c; get-.se. JM3>llc; turkeys, ll®12c per lb. Hides—No. 1 green. 6Vic; No. 2 green, Stye; No. 1 cured, 8Vfcc; No. 2 cured; 7tyC: No. 1 caU*. green, l i e ; No. 2 calf, green, 9V»c: No. 1 calf, cured, lip; No, 2 calf, cured, 9H»r; No. I kip, green. 8c; No. 2 kip green, &&'< No. 1 kip. cured, 8Hc; No. i , Hip, cured. 7c; horse , hides, $3; sheet) 1 pelts, ad ;u w?)» £ 3 3 ^ Has been made and sold. During this time it has cured more colds, coughs, and all kinds of pulmonary ailments than any other medicine now made anywhere in the great wide round wcrid. Sold at all drusr stores. CAPSICUM VASELINE ( PTJT UP IN COLLAPS1BLS TDBB3 ) A substitute for and superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate sktn. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article'are wonderful. It will stop the toothafthe at onoe, and relieve headache and sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedv for pains in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralglo and gouty comfilalnts. A trial will prove what we claim or it, and i& will be found to be Invaluable l a t h e household. Maay people say ' I t is the best of all of your preparations.'' Price 1A cents, a t all'druggtsss or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postage stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should bejMcepted by the public unless the ; It State* strss^Nsw TOBK CXTT. •SsSSSSs«SSSSBBBSBBBSBSBSBB«SBBtS>SSSi^SSSS^ ismiiif.lii i « \ , i J Eat&Mt growers of I _ Clover, Timothy and ._ Grasses. Our northern grown Clover,, for vigor; frost and drouth resisting tproporties,ha*Justly become famous.^ SUrtllO* CLOVE*, bf. $S.90; 100 lbs. $9.80( UCrowiPrlw Clem, ba. $5.60; 100IM. $9.20 ^ Stay Its Clottr, Thsotftr aad Cratses ssd treat | Cstalof auiied yoa for k postalt. JOHN, A.SALZf SEED CO. IUCROSSE.WIS.I , P I S O ' S C U R E F O R mm. aat nuts. TUB. Tastes Good. C InQ timNe.' JSoUldM byI d-ru' gTgiIstOs. N V ,••••• # J ' ' : ' : , " . V j ^ l » .'- ^Aiit. ^^tfjttftmmimimiHtom • ' : v - - ' • ' - ^ 1 • L ' • * - Wbt.; ---¾¾¾^ -i> —* >^*+«m*&&m++t++++**f* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Spice of Life a A A A i A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A ^ A A A A A A A "Uncle Jimmie" was A man who bad a reputation tor "tightness" in business affair^,1 v/hiqh, clung to him the entire eighty Qdd years, of his existence. ',' When he was stricken" with what proved to be his last illness a neighbor came to Bee him who had beard he was near unto death. The family were gathered about the the room in various stages of grief—be had not been an, overly kind, husband and father—and the sick man lay on his bed with closed eyes and labored breathing. "See if he knows you," said the wife tearfully to the neighbor, who tiptoed to the side of the bed and leaned over the occupant. "Unele Jimmie, do you know me?" asked the neighbor gently. A deep silence hung over the, room. Finally "Uncle Jimmie" slowly opened his eyes and fixed them Intently on the questioner. "Know you?" he echoed feebly. "I reckon I do! Where's that gallon of vinegar you owe me?" The -neighbor had to acknowledge the recognition was complete.—H. C. Woodln^Dj^eot^8_Magasine. In • Fog*. A befogged, individual was groping his way down one of London's side streets leading, off the Strand when he suddenly bumped up against another man coming, from the opposite directions . "Could you tell me where this street leads to?" he Inquired, after the necessary apologies had been made. "Certainly," replied'the other; "it leads into the river, 1 have just come out of It.". Punishment After Death. Man (who has fallen Into a pond while trespassing)—Help!, Help! I can't swim. Irish Owner of "Property—Come out av that, ye? villain! Man (chokingly)—He-help me out! I'm dro—drowning! Irish Owner of Property (not moving)— If yez dare to get drowned in me pond, yez dirty scoundrll, Oi'll have yes locked up. Caaey'a Idee of the Monamrnt "Did yez show Casey, the c o n t r a c - tor, She Wash'n'tn monnymint?" asked Mr. Rafferty. "I did/ 'answered Mr. Dolan; "an' he wor deeply imprissed." "What dild he say?" "He said it wor the tallest onestory buildla' he ivver saw!" The Other Views. "It seems to me," said the lady with a severe glance, "that the newspapers print some dreadful things." "Yes," answered the reporter, "it often makes me sad to think that people insist on doing shocking things and compelling us to write about them." ' Chief Life Insurance. Casey—Costigan got his life insured for a quarter. Conroy—How wuz that? Casey—He borrowed a quarter uv th' foreman, and the foreman woa't put him on a dangerous job as long as he owes him the money. Method in U l i Kindness. Heartleigh—Mr. Hackett has bought his wife ah automobile. He's what you may call an indulgent husband. Burt—Indulgent fiddlesticks. He knows the things arc dangerous. Wlte Willie, Caller—Tour sister expects me to stay to supper, doesn't she, Willie? i. Willie—Sure; and she said if you stayed as long as- you did last night she thought she would ask you to stay to breakfast CooeeieBtloas. •Tes," said .Mr. Cumrox, ••we always attend the grand opera." v "What for?" asked the man who knows nothing but business. "Out of a strict regard for the truth. My daughters want'to be able to say they have heard all the great singers, and I think that their conscientious devotion to avoiding a fib on the subject is very much to their credit." Bleating of n Large Family. "Don't you think a holiday is more cheerful when there is a large family gathered about the festive board?" "I do," answered the sardonic person. "A large family is a glad assurance that there Is not going to be enough turkey left over to supply the menu for the next three days." Had a Good Beaton. "This makes the fifth time you've asked me for a dance. Why don't you dance with some of the other girls?" "Well, you see, I dance so badly I hate to ask them." Not Altogether Wrong. Teacher—What state is south of Indiana? Smart Boy—Kentucky. Teacher—What state is north of Kentucky? Smart Boy—Indiana. Teacher—What is there between the two states? Smart Boy—Some bad feelln's an' things.—Indianapolis News. Borrowed Pleasantries. "Here's a piece in the paper about women writing sermons." "That's good. I never could read a sermon."^ Atlanta Constitution. Short—Do you believe that a fellow feeling makes us wondrouB kind? "No. I live at a boarding house, you know." —Philadelphia Bulletin. "I think Eve was to be pitied." "So do I. Why, there was no other women whose clothes she could criticise." —Philadelphia Bulletin. Mamma (at the breakfast table) — You always ought to use your napkin, Georgle. Georgie—I am usin' it, mamma. I've got the dog tied to the leg of the table with it.—Motherhood. Teas—That beggar woman's a fraud. What did she ask you for? Jess—Shesaid she wanted a few pennies to get a chocolate ice cream soda and some lobster salad.—Philadelphia Press. ~~~ % Willie—Pa, this paper says: "Beef makes brawn, and fish makes brains." Why do fish make brains? Pa—Probably because they travel in schools; now run away and play.—Philadelphia Press. Towne— Scribbler tells me he worked hard and lost a great deal of sleep while he was writing that novel of his. Browne—Well, his loss was my gain. I tried to read it last night.— Philadelphia Press. "How can ycu stand the slow life cf a small town?" "Oh, i t s a matter of taste, like driving; some men like to ride so fast they can't see anything— others like to dwadle along and enjoy the view. Detroit Free Press. "What splendid language Mr. Chokah uses in his sermons!" "Yes, indeed. But then what can you expect? His sermons are invariably made up of five-eighths Bible and threeeighth* Shakespeare." — Cleveland Plain Dealer. j o e — W e ought to be thankful for the general prosperity this year. jerry—That's right; lots of men that used to borrow money of me don't speak to me now.—Detroit Free Press. First Farmer—Blest if I think the agricultural department is any good at all! Second Farmer—What's the trouble? First Farmer—Well, I wrote to 'em to find out how high wheat was goin' to go an' I couldn't get n o satisfaction at all.—Puck. "In your vermiform appendix." the surgeon told him after the operation was over, "we found, strange to say, a small brass tack." "That proves I was right," feebly answered the sick man, "when I said it was something I had eaten in mince pie."—Chicago Record- Herald. *T© tbe Shad* o/ tk» Pals*,* The C. H. & D. By. have Inaugurated through ear service from Detroit to S t Aufrustine, Fla. cbmmenciag January 1th. Through ears w i l l leave Detroit, erery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the Florida Resort season. The traini are made up of through Pullman Sleepers, Parlor and Cafe cars, offering the public the finest type of modern train service. For particulars and vateB ad dress. J. A. WILLIAMSON, D. P. A., Toledo, O. The way of truth is like a sreat road. It is cot difficult to know it. The evil is Only that men will not seek it.—Meneius. Stops t h e Cough a n a W o r k s Off t h e Cold ^ Laxative Brocuo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c • i i i ' Warm dishes for the table by immersing them in hot water, not by standing them on a hot stove. Don't gaffer From Rheumatism. Take MATT J. JOHNSON'S 6088. It is a positive cure. Try It. All druggists. It keeps acme women so busy trying to preserve their charms that they haven't time for anything else. C I T C permanently cured. No fits or nerroaiMM after r i f 9 first day's uae of Dr. KUne'a Great Net-re Restorer. Send for FBK1S SJS.OQ trial bottle and treatise. Da. K, B. JUlwCuJt, m An& Street, Philadelphia, Fa The most useful of trees which have a milky juice is the ftcus elastica, which produces India rubber. AIX UP-TO-DATE HOCSKKEEPEB*. use RUBS Bleaching Blue. It makes clothes dean and sweet at* when new. Ah grocers. vastly increased If it wasn't against the law to kill people. Mrs. Wlnnlow'e S o o t h i n g Syrup. For children tee thing, softens the guraa ratnoM Inflammation, allays pain, cures wind oolio. tto a battle. Miss Marion Cunningham, the Popular Young Treasurer of the Young Woman's Club of Emporia, Kansy has This to Say ol Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.. " DEAR MRS. PINKHAM : — Your Vegetable Compound cured me of womb trouble from which I had been a great sufferer for nearly three years. During that time I was very irregular and would often have intense pain in the small of my back, and blinding headaches and severe cramps. For three months I used L y d i a E . Pinkham'fft V e g e t a b l e Compound, and aches and pains are as a past memory, while health and happiness is my daily experience now. You certainly have one grateful friend in Emporia, and I have praised your Vegetable Compound to a large number of my friends. You have my permission to publish my testimonial in connection with ray picture. The graveyaM p o p u l a Y l ^ - ^ l d ~ b ^ E m p o r i a , K a i l S . " When a young man tells a girl a lot of yarns she Isn't to be blamed for giving him the mitten. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years a«o.—Mrs. THOS. ROBBINS, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y.. Feb. 17, 1900. Handsome men gifted with good sense are equally as scarce as clever pretty women. $5ooo FORFEIT I F THE ABOVE LETTER IS NOT GENUINE. When women are troubled with irregular, suppressed or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhoea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, bloating (or flatulence), general debility, indigestion, and nervous prostration, or are beset with such symptoms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude^ excitability, irritability, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, "allgone," and tt want-to-be-left-alone" feelings, blues, and hopelessness* they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia 13» Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles* Refuse to buy any other medicine, for you need the best Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice* She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass* t^JU A* » • • • • ;: /->£ •"•V.'.iS K - -flEfc If ^•:&wa* jj ^ . ^ - ^ ) ^ , ^ ^ , - ^ ^ 1 1 ^ ^ ^ ^ , 1 - 1 1 1 ^ T H E C H I L D R E N E N J O Y Life out of doors and out of the games which they play and the enjoyment w h i c h , they receive and the efforts which they make, comes the greater part of that healthful development which is so essential to their happiness when grown. When a laxative is needed the remedy which i s given to them to cleanse and sweeten and strengthen the internal o r g a n s on which it acts, should be such as physicians would sanction, because its component parts are known to be wholesome and the remedy itself free from every objectionable quality. The one remedy which physicians and parents, well-informed, approve and recommend and which the little ones enjoy, because of its pleasant flavor, its gentle action and its beneficial effects, is— Syrup of Figs—and for the same reason it is the only laxative which should be used by fathers and mothers. Syrup of F i g s is the only remedy which acts gently, pleasantly and naturally without griping, irritating, or nauseating and which cleanses t h e system effectually, without producing that constipated habit W/iich results from the use of the old-time cathartics and modern imitations, and against which the children should be so caref uTly guarded. If you would have t h e m grow to manhood and womanhood, strong, healthy and happy, do not g i v e them medicines, when medicines are not needed, and when nature needs assistance in the way of a laxative, give them only the simple, pleasant and gentle—Syrup of Figs. ' Its quality is due not only to the excellence of the combination of t h e laxative principles of plants with pleasant aromatic syrups and juices, but also to our original method of manufacture and as you value the health of the little ones, do not accept any of the substitutes which unscrupulous dealers sometimes offer to increase their profits. T h e genuine article m a y b e bought anywhere of all reliable druggists at fifty cents per bottle. P l e a s e to remember, the full name of the C o m p a n y - r C A L I F O R N I A F I G S Y R U P C O . - is printed on the front of every package. In order to get its beneficial effects it is always necessary . .. the genuine only. ••<j--.»y<...-:; - *s3r»*\?i U - % t ' ^ s ..-* t .< ••> - ~ . t » . C • J 1 • • • AJ tteittd M M M faraa la AawW* iaaa aaj Maw. A M U ***- SALZIR»8 SIIOS NIVIR FAIL. Vtmtttr£»«!•«•£ tb« toil w IncMawt ta* wwtter.RalWtftM* pnduoe. V; arc tht larmtfr»*m of VcfMah)* »B.1 fira *•«*. • » •mlat a m *.«» aena, aa« a«ac*«aa Mate ta»*llowtef uapnMtaaV M -~I60 Kinds tor I So, Nttpald. • t m IW tort*. «»»•• «111 taratea ym fcariMl toata* fan af aasall* a*at lawm %** )•» « 4 Ma tt rai*VMMaM*% la«na«r wlia ear p w i «atatetattia|an*6Mtta«raf«a«tiaCaf fratkiaaa flawara. taa bast avUirt^pua1iia»afamaa^to--aJli>>»<i»l<><a.haata»ma. STPjS-fiT «a**yl I WaN* PiaaM, t u liaytoa, aarty M Oatraa* awalatai, a—tttTafr m t t p» t> wwy wta* awata r**» 4aaar aaa t w w , 1 * »altai *» y— apau rutin »* *»» >»•>•€>> * »*»• "KM rUuEMEOimiPMr, u enm, •*. THE CQlTEITEB FAR is tbe man wfco w a r 1 M * ffc&ure to splendid retnrna for Ms •• 't*.r. *«'-*r. ".••V:*? irVi ' 'Oartn Stat*. aaatpaM, MkuTto&A, „—, Kxoeptionui sfti wii|W ssdlow rstasa>f fswM_ . driven to tboa* iwUom cf twnptiotlng lha)FMt K".-;int lands.. fb» hut* —i > f• wy-pfjo AtlasoC w ost«rn CaasdB seat twm to «11 applioania. Arpi '.• to F. Ped)ey. 9 M C «1 teslcrftikHa. C i anoda; or to X «!*«»•, SavaJiSteMsm, M. V. Mclnnes, K A I I Detroit, Mich., C A, H.XI. Willlsias.SIL or Joseph Yotmc. NH Oalo, Ltuiadian ~ W. N. U - D E T R O I T — N O . 4 - » 0 0 3 Vses issweritg ; . ' ' - , ' ' : •<•••: ' . " A-- F. L ANDREWS' 6 CO. PROPRIETORS. •'" • ' ' ' i - ' •• • THUBSDAY, JAN. 23, 1902. Y o u n g m a n b e p r o u d of y o u r overalls, y o u n g l a d y b e p r o u d of y o u r a p r o n . B o t h a r e e v i d e n c e t h a t y o u a r e r e a d y t o face t h e world in t h e s t r u g g l e for a n h o n e s t living. N o t all men w h o b e g i n live in overalls rise to t h e h e i g h t of c l i p p i n g coupons, b u t n e a r l y all w h o now c l i p c o u p o n s b e g a n life i n overalls. D o n ' t b e afraid of t h e g r i m e of t h e s h o p n o r t h e b l a c k oil of t h e m a c h i n e r y . R o l l u p y o u r sleeves, don y o u r o v e r a l l s a n d a p r o n s . K e e p y o u r h e a d u p a n d y o u r m i n d clear, a n d t h a t livi n g w h i c h t h e world owes e v e r y - o n e will b e y o u r s for t h e e a r n i n g . TO Care « Gold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggiits refund the raonej if it fails to cure. E. W, Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. T h i s is t h e l a t e s t on t h e y o u n g m a n w h o h a n g s a r o u n d the c h u r c h door on S u n d a y n i g h t w a i t i n g for h i s " s t e a d y . " M a r y h a d a little l a m b , it followed h e r to c h u r c h , a n d t h e n it stood a r o u n d t h e d o o r like an owl u p o n it's p e r c h . W h y d o n ' t t h e little l a m b c o m e i n ? t h e watchfull people cried, w h y M a r y told t h e sillv t h i n g to w a t c h for h e r o u t s i d e . S o you, g e n t l e m a i d - en m a y o n e a n d all still find s o m e s h e e p h e a d w a i t i n g n e a r t h e d o o r if you a d m i r e t h a t k i n d . " glop the Couytk a n d w o r k s off the Cold. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a co i d in one day. No f are, no pay-r Price 25 cents. H o w m a n y people h a v e n o t i c e d t h a t n o p o r t r a i t of a m a n e v e r a p - p e a r e d on a U n i t e d S t a t e s coin or t h e p i c t u r e of a woman o n t h e p o s t a g e s t a m p s ? A n o b s e r v i n g e d i t o r r e m a r k s o n t h e s e facts t h a t t h e y c o n s t i t u t e t h e reason w h y we lick t h e s t a m p s a n d s q u e e z e t h e coin. W. 0- 7. U-J Edited by the W, 0. T n, of Plookney A T h e N e w York T r i b u n e s a y s : " N o a m e n d m e n t of t h e e x c i s e law, n o t e v e n w i t h a r e f e r e n d u m c l a u s e will b e p a s s e d by t h e l e g i s l a t u r e a t t h e session t h i s w i n t e r . T h a t was t h e , c o n c l u s i o n r e a c h e d a t t h e c o n f e r e n c e w h i c h was h e l d S a t u r - d a y , D e c . 2 1 , a t t h e F i f t h A v e - n u e h o t e l b y S e n a t o r P i a t t , C h a i r - m a n D u n n of t h e B e p u b l i c e n s t a t e c o m m i t t e e , a n d S. F r e d N i x - on, s p e a k e r of t h e a s s e m b l y . " A n A l b a n y d i s p a t c h f u r t h e r s a y s : " G o v e r n o r O d e l l h a s w r i t t e n a p a r a g r a p h for h i s m e s s a g e in w h i c h h e d e c l a r e s a b s o l u t e l y a g a i n s t j u s t i c e J e r o m e ' s p l a n for o p e n i n g t h e saloons c e r t a i n h o u r s on S u n d a y . T h o s e w h o h a v e t h e d r a f t of t h e m e s s a g e say t h a t t h e g o v e r n o r will m e e t t h e issue s q u a r e l y , a n d h a s e x p r e s s e d h i s •unqualified d i s a p p r o v a l of any att e m p t t o c o n t i n e n t a l i z e t h e A m e r - ican S a b b a t h . H e h a s i n d o r s e d t h e p o s i t i o n of a l a r g e class which is u n a l t e r a b l y o p p o s e d to S u n d a v o p e n i n g , a n d h i s l a n g u a g e c o n v e y s t h e i m p r e s s i o n t h a t , n o m a t t e r w h a t t h e l e g i s l a t u r e m a y do, h e as g o v e r n o r will d o all in his powe r t o p r e v e n t a n y r e l a x a t i o n of t h e S u n d a y l a w s . " n e v e r l e t t h e fires g o o u t n o r t h e s t e a m g o d o w n . . I t m a y b e of i n t e r e s t t o k n o w t h a t a c o r d of four-foot s e a s o n e d n a r d wood c o n t a i n s 250 g a l l o n s of l i q u i d a b o u t 11 of w h i c h is alcohol "It was a Beotfcuk Indian legend that when God made the world1 he swept the universe of the refuse and cast It into the sea, and when the white men came from the rising place of the sun they called the heap Newfoundland and chote It for a dwelling place," says Norman Duncan in Alnslee's. "It may be so. In its remoter parts^fewfoundland might easily be taken for the leavings and rejected materials of the work of creation, there cast away. It is as fertile as an ash heap, which, moreover, it resembles in that it contains scraps of everything which'entered into the making of the world- Iron, copper, coal, gold and all other treasures under the ground. The interior is a soggy, rock strewn barren, an interminably vast waste, where not so much as a shrub Is to be seen and no man chooses to live. Stunted forests fringe coast, a skinny growth of pine and spruce and birch, through which you may walk miles In vain search for a schooner's _spar. The shore line is rock, in some places swept by flood and Are bare of all soil—grim, naked rock. To many a Newfoundlander a sandy beach would be as great a wonder as a horse." All diseases start in the bowels. Keep tbem open or you will be sick. CASOARETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening gripinsr fen 1 in*?.. Six million people take and recommend Cascare's. T I T a lOo box. AH'druggists. Something About Wood Alcohol. CADILLAC, MICH. A Card. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent, bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it failes ro cure your cougb or cold. I also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded, t23 Will a Darrow. W e have j u s t received a h a n d - some c a l e n d e r from t h e M i c h i g a n A g r i c u l t u r a l College. I t gives some 40 college views, also p h o t o s of t h e l e a d i n g m e m b e r s of t h e faculty. T h i s i n s t i t u t i o n h a s d e - v e l o p e d very r a p i d l y in r e c e n t y e a r s . I t now h a s an a t t e n d a n c e of a b o u t 700 s t u d e n t s . I t s e q u i p - m e n t a n d faculties for g i v i n g y o u n g m e n a n d y o u n g w o m e n a p r a c t i c a l e d u c a t i o n a r e first-class. P a r e n t s h a v i n g c h i l d r e n to e d u - cate s h o u l d i n v e s t i g a t e t h e a d v a n - t a g e s t h i s College offers. - • * % • • — M Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is thii order of a woman's preferences. Jewels form a magnet of mighty power to the average woman. Even that greatest of all jewels, health, is often rained in the strenous efforts to make or save the money to purchase them It a woman will risk bdr keattb to *?et a coveted gem, then let her tortily herself again3t the insiduous consequences of coughs, colds and bronchial affections by the regular use of Dr. Booschee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest consumption in its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronchial tubes and drive the dread disease from the system, It is not a cure all,bat it is a certain core for coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You can get Dr. G. G. Greene's reliable remedies at P . A. Sig* ltt*i drag store, Pinckney. Get G w n e ' a Special Almanac. I t h a s b e e n o n l y a few y e a r s since a n y o n e k n e w m u c h if a n y - t h i n g a b o u t wood alcohol, b u t today it is t a k i n g a g r e a t place a m o n g t h e n e c e s s a r y affairs of life. A few y e a r s a g o it was d e - stroyed b y t h e t h o u s a n d g a l l o n s in t h e m a n u f a c t u r e of c h a r c o a l w h i l e t o d a y it is saved a n d in fact b e c o m e s o n e of t h e m a i n r e a s o n s c o n v e r t i n g o t h e r w i s e w o r t h l e s s t i m b e r i n t o c h a r c o a l for t h e p u r - pose of s e c u r i n g t h e alcohol. P e r h a p s few of us ever k n e w o r gave a t h o u g h t as to w h y wood b u r n s b u t if t h e alcohol a n d t a r were r e m o v e d from t h e wood it would b e w o r t h l e s s , p r a c t i c a l l y , for fuel. C h a r c o a l of c o u r s e will b u r n after t h e c h e m i c a l s are removed b u t it h a s to h a v e a g r e a t draft a n d would be w o r t h l e s s as a fuel. I n t h e m a n u f a c t u r e of alcohol from wood t h e old s t y l e of coal kilns is d o n e away a n d a r e t o r t or oven n s e d — t h e wood b e i n g b a k e d to a c h a r c o a l i n s t e a d of b u r n e d a n d i n s t e a d of t a k i n g a week o r m o r e it is c o m p l e t e d in 2-i h o u r s . I n s t e a d of c o r d i n g a n d p i l i n g t h e wood in t h e oven or kiln it is loaded on i r o n c a r s which a r e r u n i n t o t h e oven which is p r a c t i c a l l y sealed u p a n d t h e wood left t o b a k e u n t i l all m o i s t u r e is r e m o v - ed a n d t h e wood is c h a r r e d , i t is t h « n d r a w n o u t of t h e o v e n i n t o a steel c o o l e r while a t t h e s a m e t i m e t h e oven is refilled w i t h cars r e m o v e d t o t h e second cooler. W e wor.dereu of c o u r s e w h y t h e y h a d t o u s e coolers b u t on s e e i n g i an oven o p e n e d we soon f o u n d out. W h i l e n o tire t o u c h e s o r c o m e s n e a r t h e wood t o i g n i t e it, t h e m o m e n t t h e a i r s t r i k e s it, it b u r s t s i n t o flame a n d r e q u i r e s t h e g r e a t e s t h a s t e in r e m o v i n g it f r o m t h e oven t o t h e cooler a n d even t h e n t h e c a r s e n t e r t h e steel a i r t i g h t coorer a m a s s of c o a l s - t n a t r e m i n d s o n e of t h e i n f e r n a l r e - gions. T h e c a r s r e m o v e d from t h e s e c o n d cooler a r e c h a r c o a l r e a d y for m a r k e t T h i s o p e r a t i o n is r e p e a t e d e v e r y 2 4 h o u r s seven d a y s in t h e week. S o m u c h for t h e m a n u f a c t u r e of c h a r c o a l b y t h e p r o c e s s . N o w a l i t t l e a b o u t alcohol a n d t h e o t h e r stuff t h a t is t a k e n f r o m t h e wood. T h e r e t o r t o r o v e n is, a s before s t a t e d p r a c t i c a l l y a i r t i g h t a l - t h o u g h t h e r e a r e o p e n i n g s for t h e m o i s t u r e from t h e wood t o ascend. I n s t e a d of g i v i n g it a g o o d d r a f t h o w e v e r i t h a s t o p a s s t h r o u g h a s e r i e s of c o n d e n s e r s w h i c h c o n - v e r t s i t i n t o w h a t we g e n e r a l l y t e r m c r e a s o t e b u t is s i m p l y t h e c h e m i c a l s from t n e wood. Alcohol, tar, a n d several m i n o r c h e m i - cals a r e in t h e c o m b i n a t i o n - T h i s m a t e r i a l is c a r r i e d in p i p e s f r o m t h i s b u i l d i n g t o t h e c h e m i c a l p l a n t w h e r e it i s s e p e r - a t e d a n d clarified b y different stills a n d c h e m i c a l o p e r a t i o n s u n - til t h e alcohol is r e m o v e d from t h e m a s s a n d t h e t a r , w h i c h d o e s n o t pay for refining, is r e t u r n e d t o t h e b a k e oven w h e r e i t is u s e d for fuel a n d m a k e s a r o a r i n g h o t fire a s you m a y i m a g i n e . T h e c r u d e alcohol is s a t u r a t e d with l i m e a n d t en p a s s e s t h r o u g h diff e r e n t stills u n t i l t h e l i m e is rem o v e d t a k i n g t h e different a c i d s with it a n d t h e p u r e alcohol is d r a w n i n t o t a n k s r e a d y for s h i p - m e n t . T h e l i m e w i t h its l o ad of acids is r e t u r n e d t o t h e o v e n s s w h e r e it is s p r e a d u p o n t o p a u d d r i e d r e a d y for s h i p m e n t t o G e r m a n y w h e r e t h e acids a r e t a k e n from t h e l i m e a n d m a d e i n t o v i n e g a r a n d nsed on G e r m a n p i c k l e s a n d s h i p p e d back i n t o t h e U. S. S o far t h e - G e r m a n s a r e t h e o n l y peo-_ pie t h a t can g e t t h e a c i d s o u t of ^ d o l i n g , , , Moorschaum pipes are expensive bet h e l i m e to a good a d v a n t a g e , a n d cause much of the material from which t h e y will n o t give it away. Could the bowls are made has to be thrown it b e d o n e h e r e t h e l i m e could b e ' * ™ > ' * e f ,f!f a ft^i!'Z? , - ^ I no flaws in it. The shavings, however, u s e d over a n d over a g a i n a n d of are never wasted. They are used to c o u r s e a g r e a t s a v i n g would be ™a k e a cheaper grade of pipes which r e s u l t a s well as t h e s e c u r i n g of ^ k n p ° ™ ** C b i P m e e r s c h a u m s - " N e w a n o t h e r p r o d u c t , v i n e g a r . T h e p l a n t h e r e h a s only been r u n n i n g s i n c e last J u l y b u t is p r o v i n g a successs. S u c h a p l a n t costs a b o u t $200,000 a n d of c o u r s e t h e r e a r e b u t few in t h e s t a t e . C u m m e r A D i g g i n g were t h e first l u m b e r m e n to t r y t h e e x p e r i - m e n t of utilizing t h e i r w a s t e l u m - b e r in t h i s m a n n e r b u t if it p r o v e I m u s t b o ashamed of what ho said and , , . what he did, of the manner in which t h e success t h a t it s e e m s t o at h e fr.1V0 u l m s e i f away and the exhibip r e s e n t t h e r e will, in all p r o b a b i l - ! tion ho made of himself. He will re- Meerscliaum Cost In Making. A fire In a pipemaker's shop the other day spoiled the proprietor's stock of meerschaum and incidentally disposed of the idea, common in most smokers' minds, that this commodity is v c y expensive. Meerschaum Itself is not expensive. That used by the manufacturers in this country Is imported as raw material from Austria, but most of it Is obtained in Asia Minor. Usually there are three or four different grades, running from the rough and mixed to the pure and finely grained article. There is no duty upon i t The chunks, not unlike cannel coal in shape, are packed in oblong boxes, about two feet and a half long, a foot wide and a foot high. The raw material is quite brittle and lias to be soaked hi water before it is used for York Post Control V o i r Temper. There are three reasons why one ought to control his temper, and the first is self respect. When one loses command of himself and throws the reins upon the neck of passion, he may have for the moment a certain enjoyment in the license, but there must surely come a reaction of regret. When he is calm again and the fit has passed away, every serious person ities, m a n y o t h e r s follow t h e exa m p l e . We h a v e w r i t t e n as if t h i s firm r u n b u t one b a k e oven h e r e b u t will n o w say t h a t t h e y h a v e six, all u n d e r one roof, each o n e holdi n g f o u r iron c a r s c a r r y i n g two c o r d s of four-foot wood e a c h w h i c h m a k e ^ f o r t y - e i g h t c o r d s of fourfoot wood used e v e r y d a y b y t h e p l a n t in t h e m a n f a c t u r e of alcohol let a l o n e w h a t it r e q u i r e s to fire t h e ovens. W e will n o w give t h e o u t p u t of t h e e n t i r e p l a n t as n e a r as we c o u l d g a t h e r t h e figures for t h e y e a r : Lumber, 250,000,000 feet Charcoal, 12,520 cars Alcohol, 93,900 gallons. Ascetate of Lime, 782 tons. T h e l u m b e r is w o r t h all t h e way from HO to $35 p e r 1000 t h e c h a r c o a l 30 c e n t s p e r b u s h e l , t h e alcohol a b o u t 60 c e n t s p e r gallon a n d t h e ascetate of l i m e $30 p e r ton. W h i l e it is a very i n t e r e s t i n g s i g h t to w a t c h t h e w o r k s from one e n d t o t h e o t h e r , a visit will bo r e m e m b e r e d for a l o n g t i m e n o t o n l y for t h e i n t e r e s t o n e h a s in it b u t t h e smell of t h e c r e a s o t e will r e m a i n on o n e ' s c l o t h i n g for h o u r s W h i l e it is n o t a n u n h e a l t h y place t o work it is n o t p l e a s a n t. T h e r e a r e over 80 p e o p l e in t h e alcohol p l a n t a l o n e a n d t h e y work s e v e n d a y s in t h e w e e k a s t h e y call the amazement on the faces of his friend* and the silence which they adopted as a protective measure and the soothing language which they used, as if they were speaking with a baby, and the glances which passed between them. lie will not soon hold again with them as strong as he did before this outburst, nor will he have the same claim upon their confidence as a sound and clear headed man. He has acted like a fretful, peevish child and has for the time forfeited his title to manhood and the place of a man. Woodworm* Can't Stand Bcnziue. Woodworms can be destroyed in books and woodwork by benzine. Books are locked up in a cupboard with a saucer of benzine. Tho insects. as well as their larva? and eggs, soon die oi'f. Furniture and carvings are similarly placed in a room with a dish of benzine and kept closed up.for several weeks, the time required for the Complete destruction of the Insects varying according to the thickness of the wood. New woodwork can bo protected against their entry by a coating of glue, as, living'on vegetable substan- •ces. they do not touch animal products. Amusing Snpernttttona. If yon count warts, you will increase their number, or to handle a toad will cause warts. If two persons wash In the same water or dry their hands on the same towel, they will shortly quarrel. To bore a hole in the door frame and put in it the hair of a colored person Is supposed to cure whooping cough* The rattle of a rattlesnake, if carried In the pocket, will prevent rheumatism or, if placed in the bureau drawer, will keep away moths. T h * ShretT. The shrew was originally the shrew mouse, which, when her young were helpless, would tight desperately in their defense, and so well known was the courage of thie little animal, which would even, go, out of. its way to see.k i& eawny afBmet'wSMTiSs • d proteettao, tb*t t t e •ppUad to a woman st*dy to seek a q u a m L WM • ? • * He Obj««t*4. '•* * "No, suh, Mlatan D o c t a h m t V objected the gentleman of color—"no, tub; doan' yob go ahead en vacsamate dat ole 'ooman er mine. Doan' j o b do b i t Det plunk dat air stuff la my bofe arms, but doan' fix hob so she gwlne hab er so'e arm en cam' ten* ter de white folks' washm', kase ef yob do I'ze 'plntedly got ter go ter wokl"— Baltimore American. Since we make our own happiness we should think twice before we say this Is a sorry world.—National Magazine. The earliest mention of shoes Is In an Egyptian papyrus about 2*200 years before Christ The Home Correspondence School B r i n g s a S u c c e s s - f u l C o l l e g e T r a i n i n g t o y o u r o w n H o m e , H A S 16,000 S T U D E N T S N o w T a u g h t b y M a i l Howell, Nov. i0,190k Mr. A.H. Crtjtenden: Dear Sir:—It gives me no little pleasure to 9ay a word of commendation In be half of Corresponding Schools. For aorae time I have been^acquainted with such a work carried ou by p/ea. W, R. Harper, of the Chicago University. It'« results are beyond expectation. Many joung men and women have been fitted for good aud honorable positions by saoh schools. In this day and age, there la no need of anyone bain* without a goo<? education. Wishingyou the best of eucceaa I remain Yours Truly L. J. CKOSBY, Pastor Baptist Church. If you or your friends are interested let one of us know and wc will call and tell you all about it. .A /Riley Critenden HOWELL, MICH. CLUB KAISER;S MARY BENNET, Fowlerville; HARRY C. DUKFEE, Oak Grove; RILL W. Monks, Piuckney. E.W.DANIELS NORTH LAKE'S AUCTIONEER. Satisfaction Guaranteed. No charge for Auction bills. . . Postoffice address, Chelsea, Michigan. Or arrangements made at this office. Railroad Guide. fciiPjQ u^sssas® fcjTN-i • "^ *»VO STEAMSHIP UNBS. Popular route for A n n Arbor, Toledo and points East, South, and for Howell, Owosso, Alma, Mt Pleasant Cadillac, Manislee, Traverse City a n d points in Northwestern Michigan. W. H. UBNNETT, CT. P . A.Toledo i PEgE MARQUETTE Xa. © i f a c t I T o v . 9 , 1 0 © 1 Trains leave South Lyon ns follows: For Detroit and East, . 10:36 K. m., 2:24 p. m ., is.58 p. m . For Grnnd Rapids, Norlh and West, 9:45 a. m., 2:0$ p. m. 6:20 p. J I . For Saginaw and Bay City. 10:36 a.m., 2:24 p.m., 8:o8 p. m. Fur Toledo and South, 10 :3() a. m. FRANK B^T, H. F. MOKLLEK Agent, Soutlj Lyon. G. P. A., De'trolt. «rand Trunk Railway Sjstem. Arrival* and Departure* of tr*lDa from Plncka«y. All tralnt daily, excf Dt Sunday*. • KAST BOUND? No*¢8Paasenger 9:2»A M A » . » E X P W « '.'.b'iinir.ii N o M A i i " 1 7 : » A . M ; WK»T BOUKD: No.27Pa4wBRer 8:57A.M. No.»Etpr«. <U51\K. No.«Mix«d.., 4.43 p M Not. ¢8 and » km through ooeoh •bttweea-Wrol and Jackaon./ W„ J, filMk, Agent, Plnata^ '%.,'' • , j > • " . -.. ''. ,**' '(• ,p' <•''•'• v . - " ' • - •• ". . . . ; ' , ' . ' • ' ' . „ , • • ! . ' • ' • " ' ' - r ' . -'' '• ' ' • - ' • . . ' ' ' ' ' ' • ' * ' ' ' • "•.•••'••i ' • ' • J ' ! ' . * i ' '•*' \ - r . ' ' ; / ''*' •'• "rJ' ' .•',-''• ' ' . ' , ' • ' ' ' . • '." <'\ • . " ' . " " . '•>. ..• i* > , " • : < '• . . » ' . • ' , - • " ! < srm ><• :-l - ' *, rr If A L L CASES O F DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE by our new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERNIAN, OF B A L T I M O R E , S A Y S : BALTIMORE, Md., March 30, 1901. Gentlemen : — Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your ti catmeut, I will now give you a full histo' \ of :-w case. 10 be used at your discretion. About live y.-ir.s ayo my right ear began to sing, and this kept ou getting worse, until 1 lost my hearins; in this <:nv entirely. I UIKU vwo'jt a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a number, of physicians, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told liie that only an OJN." 'at i<".i c o u l d h e l p me, and even tlmt only temporarily, that the head noises would •then c-nse. 'out i';je hca'-iutr in the affected ear would be losr forever. I then . :uv yo;;-.- advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. Afi-'T I Iuid u.-ed it only .view days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-dny. aftc r five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear has b«en entirely restoied. I tlmnk you h.art'ilv and beg to remain . Vorv trulv yours. F. A. U'HliMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Ualtimore Md. Oar treatment does not interfere irith your usual oerupatioH n « « * , : d YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME :"" ^ " t t l I.^TCRNAVIONAL AURAL CUNJC, 596 Lft SAUE AVE., CHiSA^O, ILL. THE POWER OF Arthur Andrews made frequent visits • . J to Old Oaks, and w e took many a stroll * T H P I M A f i l N A T I A N t h r o u g h the ground* I always dreaded IjXL* l i B A U t i l A l l V l l t o M M the tratewav. tar Arthur wrmlri K& K K c< K K'*rK:'^K»^«S»^&tK^ THE OLD FOGY DOGYQR FA M I L Y Doctors are all right as general practitioners, but they are not specialists. T h e s e s u a f organs comprise the most intricate a:id important system in tlia human body and require t h e most skillful treatment. You might as •well expect a blacksmith t o repair Jrou** watch, a3 a family physician to cure Sexual complaints. We have made a specialty of these diseases for over 30 years, have invested ten i of thousands of dollars and have every facility known to medical scisnee to ci'.re them. Every case i s taken with a positive guatautee of N o C u r e — W o P t s y . B L O O D P O I S O T t — W h e t h e r inherited or acquired, is positively cttred forever. T h e virus is eliminated from the system s o no danger of return. Hundreds of cases cured by ns 35 years ago and no return; best evidence of a cure. N B R V O T 7 S D B B I L I T Y - a n d other complications, such as emissions, drains in the urine, varicocele, sexual •weakness, etc., are cured by o u r K e w M e t h o d T r e a t - m e n t under a positive guarantee—NO CURE--N0 PAY. WE CURE AI.L D1SEA8ES OF MEN AND WOMEN. Ccntoltithn Free. Books Free. Write for question blan* lot private Home Treatment. Everything confidential. DRS. KENNEDY & KERGAN. 1 4 S &HBLBY 8 T B B B T . D E T t t O I T , MICH. K ' K o. K._K.cSf.K K A K K S K K & K rOrlgloaL] My brother Tom w a s expected from the city, and I w a s Bitting In the sumraor bouse waiting tor him. A man approached whom 1 recognized as one of M. •: attendants at the insane asylum a .JW tulles away. "Have you Been anything of a young man about here who doesn't belong to the place?" he asked. "No. What does he look like?" "Handsome; black hair and eyes with a glitter in them. H e escaped last n i g h t " "I haven't seen him, and I don't want to." "If he comes, will you please telephone me?" "No. I'll hide in the attic." The keeper had scarcely gone when 1 saw a man in the distance coming up the road. Great heavens! Could it be the insane man? I stood my ground bravely to see if he answered the description till he came within a discriminating distance. He w a s walking rap- Idly and carried a suit case. To my horror he walked straight to the gate and entered. 1 peered with all my strength of vision at his hair. It was black as night. I looked at his eyes. They, too, were black and scintillated like pin wheels on the Fourth of July. "I beg pai-Son," he said, raising his hat. "Is this Old Oaks?" "No," I gasped. I lied. I would have lied to an angel from heaven. "Singular," he said, looking about him. "I surely can't have mistaken the place. I followed the main road—the Sold by all Newsdealers F u r n i s h e s M o n t h l y to ali lovers of Music ;% vast volume of N e w , C h o i c e Copyright C o m p o s i t i o n s by the most popular author'>, 64 Pages of Piano [Misis 10 5ongs, 11 Instrument*! zi Complete Pieces [or Piano snd 22 Pages of Musical Mtersture Once a Month for 2 5 C e n t s . Yearly Subscription, $ 2 . 0 0 . Six M o n t h s , $ 1 . 0 0 . In one year you get nearly 600 Paj?es of fcf uslc, comprising 252 Complete Pieces for the Piano. If bought in any music store at one-balf off, would cost $63.00. If you will send us the name and address of Five performers on the Piano or Organ, we will send! youa sample copy Free. J . W. PEPPER, Publisher, Eighth & loTWrf. Sta., Philadelphia, Pa. Copies can be seenat this Office. This is t h e Month To P a y Y o u r Subscription, . . . i ii i««ij<iapa A FREE PATTERN (your own selection) to everv aub- " tcrlber. Only 50-ct*ms--a- r***r. *> K&a MIGAZ5MEW A LADES' MrttAZSai;. A p r m ; beantih:l cnlorr • T , i C<Y>' l.uily a^cnls w;n,ti :A. Scuciiui i . . : i , s Stylish, Retinble, S'mi;0i-, T'-i-todate, KcoiKiniic.il ami Ab'^iuti'ly Perfect-Futiiitf Paper Patterns. MS CALL % i ^ AN Seams Allowed and Perform i".^ iiiow the Ba&tina and Sewiny lines. ("•nly JO a n d 15 cents each —none higher A>k for t h e m . Sold in nearly every ciiy and town, or by mail from T H E M o C A L L C O . , 113-115-117 H'e?t :i:st St.. * V Y^OK. of stone, a round ball on each column "You will find Old Oaks a mile down the road." H e looked about him, every moment more bewildered. "Are there two such gateways?" he asked presently. "A dozen." My heart w a s beating wildly. My strained imagination showed me only a madman who would murder me if I did not succeed in turning him away. "These are the asylum grounds," I cried. "Go away at once! They are looking for you. The keeper w a s here this morning. He has been gone only an hour. He told me if you came to telephone him, but I won't. I hope you will get away." By thtsrtrm^-r-had becomg-hysterical and bejran to laugh and cry by turns. The young man looked a s badly frightened as I. l i e cast a quick glance about him. as if for some one to take me iu charge. His action reassured me. Had I made a mistake? 1 looked again at his hair, this time through eyes unterritiod. It was auburn. 1 remarked his eyes. They were blue and. instead of scintillating, were very mild. Meanwhile the man was studying me. "Gradually ho en me to look upon me as sane, after all. for he said: "I am Arthur Andrews. I w a s to come to Old Oaks for over Sunday with my friend Tom Winslow. I have evidently got into the wrong place." Oh. my stars. I have mistaken Tom's friend for a lunatic! I would rather to pass the gateway, for Arthur would invariably ask me about that counter* part which stead at the entrance of that other Old Oaks a short distance below. I m e t these sallies with a dignified silence, hoping that iu time he would become tired of them. When he chose the shadow of this gateway as a place to propose marriage, 1 rejected him. He afterward selected another spot, and 1 accepted him. ARIETTA H O P E TTJRNORE. ""•'•"" M o n s t e r ' E e l s " . ' " " " " . Many of the islands of the western Pacific have iu their streams and lakes large numbers of eels of immense size which seldom ar» used as food by the natives, who seem to have a horror of the snakelike creatures. The eels of Strong's island, one of the Caroline group, are peculiar in that they hibernate regularly and seek for their place of hibernation the loftiest places which \hey can find. These eels sometimes will climb mountains 2,000 feet high and select the summit as the place for their winter's rest. They select or make a depression in the soft, moss covered soil and fit themselves into it sprr§ly, remaining for months at a time absolutely motionless and inert. Sometimes the eels are covered with moss or vegetable debris and at other times they are found exposed to view with their broad, flat heads doubled back upon their bodies. After their season of rest upon the mountain tops the eels wriggle their way down to the valleys and, plunging into the rivers and H E W A B B . W* the undersigned in&tffa*;^ er a rewa/d of 60 cents to any - ^ 4 ^ who purchases of us, t w o 26e of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Ti if it fails to cure constipation, biliousness, siok-headaehe, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomache, dyspepsu liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. Price 25 cents for either tablets or liquid We will also refund the money on one package of either if it fails to g i v e at Uf action, F. \ . Sigler, W, B.Darrow, / V • vH ';* my > • • * ' • > • t»K U"H-. •v?f * "4 , , m _ ^^ , lakes, begin to feed upon the crawonly road in f a c t - a n d the gateway is j flgh f o r w W h c r u s t a c e a n t h e v have a fondness which is shared by the natives. These eels are excellent eating, but nothing will induce the natives to touch them, alive or dead. R e l i e v e d . It w a s a long ride through a desolate and dangerous country, and the politician sought to relieve the monotony by philosophic musings on his recent victory and embarrassments that even success brings. • "Hold up your hands!" The stagecoach gave a lurch and stopped. The ray of light that shot into the vehicle turned the spattering rain into myriads of evanescent gems. "What do y&u want?" asked the politician, with a firmness that showed t h a t he had faced danger nefore. "Your money." "Here it is." "Your watch and diamond ring." "They are yours." "I must say you're guod natured anyhow." said one of thv highwaymen. "Not at all. Are you sure that's all you desire?" "What in thunder did you think we wanted?" "I was'afraid"—and the politician's voice trembled a little—"you wanted an office!"—Philadelphia North American. Insect Pests In Brazil. I should take a small gang of practical coffee planters from Ceylon with good digestions to be not afraid of 18>ht finriueg Dispatch. 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C^ O M i l t K G A i l U N A L CliUliCH. J Kev. C. W. Kiee paator. Service every sunday morning at lu:au and every Sunday evening at 7:0C o d o c * . {'rayer meeting Thurs day evenings. Aaaday seaool *t close oi morn inn service, jlrd. i'uoa. tieaa, 3i;yt,, Alocco Teeple oec. O T . MAUY'S'JATUOLlC CliUKOU. O Uev. M. J. c'ouiuierlord, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Low mass at 7:30 o clock high mass with sermon at j;:jua. m. Catechism at 3:00 p. ui.t vespers anu benediction at 7:4u p. m SOCIETIES; chigoes, ticks and Rome flies, to say suffer any torture than confess my er- 1 nothing of the dear little mosquito. ror 1 must get rid of him before he i The writer had extracted during four A . « ( , ' t . < V < * V V ^ ^ < V » % l V S A » A V W S < H » discovers who I am. "Old Oaks is the nest place to ours," 1 said. "Doubtless you will easily find it if you keep right on down the road." "The gateway?" i-years in Brazil no loss than 'J00 cl;igoi s from underneath every toe nail | of both feet. ! Of all the vile Insects on earth the i Berne fly is the worst. She lays her <§&A This signature is on every box , 1 the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinirie Tablets she remedy that cores a eold in one day W A N T E D - T b e S t i b s c r i p t i o D d u e o n t h e D I S P A T C H . Geaslae stamped C C C Never sold is balk. Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "something j u t as good*'* 5 0 YEAR8* EXPERIENCE The Griswold House •OSTAL s> Monrt, PROPRIETORS. DETROIT. A strictly firstclass, modern, un-to-date Hotp'l. located in th" hoart oi the City Rates, $2, $2.50, $3 per Day. CON. OMMNS RlVIH S ONlSWOkaST. "Just like ours—a ball on each post." eggs inside your flesh and hatches S u b s c r i b e f o r D i s p a t c h . "Are the columns brownstone or granite? Yours, I see, are granite." "Theirs are granite too." "Square or round?" To this 1 made no reply. Somehow I didn't lite his tone. Besides, there w a s no necessity in beiug so minute. "Thanks." he said. "I will doubtless find the place. I am sorry to have disturbed you," He departed, t arose, went to the house and shut myself up in my room. in the afternoon I heard Tom talking •with some one on the piazza. I looked through the blinds- and saw the—the lunatic! 1 rang for the maid and when she came told hex to tell my brother that 1 three very ugly insects an inch long with three rings of bristles round the body and with sharp nippers. They take about six weeks to develop under your skin, then commence to turn somersaults just when you want to go to sleep after a hard day's work In the sun. The natives of Brazil adopt a novel way of extracting the brute when full grown. They tie on a piece of raw pork and the Berne comes out of your skin and takes a header into the piece pigskin,—Ceylon Observer. fphe A . O. U. Society of tins ^Uce, meets every JL third Sim<Uy in cue Kr. U.itsnew UaU. John Tuomey and M. T. Kelly, County Delegates EPWOKTH LEAGUE. Meets every Sunday evening at 0:00 oclock in the M. K. Cnurch, A cordial invitation is extended to everyone, especially youug people. F. L. Andrews, Prea. CHRISTIAN ESOZ\V)il SOJIETV. --"-tae in^s eveiy Sunday eve:iini at ti:.J.l, Pr M.don Miss L. ,M. Cue; Secreury, Slim ILittle C.irpento of L i H u n s r h a n s ' i " S o u v e n i r . " When Li Hung Chang was in Paris, he went to visit the Credit Lyonnals bad bne of my sick headaches and , and showed lively interest in its halls, would not be well till "Monday—after ; tts stairs, its safes and the room where IRKS OcaioNS COPYRIGHT* &C. Anyone sending a nket-i and description may quickly nsorfntn our o mum free whether an invention Is probably rviontable. Communications sfrictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. OMont Agency for securtnapatent*. Pntrnts lusen through Munn A Co. receive tpccial rtoficf, without charge, In the Scientific American. A >i»nrl»mvoty illustrated we«Kly. largest eireulaiton of an; scientific Journal. Terms, $8 A tear; four months, IL Sold by all newsdealers. HiJfcRsdkfir? asasssi U n d e r a M i s t a k e , The stranger stepped up to the jbotel register and wrote his name thus: "Gabriel Plunkett, Squlbnockot. Mass." The strangor immediately behind him then stepped up, looked at the name, amiled somewhat incredulously aud made this entry himself: "Israel Snodgrass, Snohomish, Wash." Then the t w o men glared at each other. "Think I'm kiddin\ do you?" "Trying to make fun of me, are you?" Biff! Bang! •'For heaven's sake, gentlemen," agonizingly exclaimed the hotel clerk, "stop! You are under a misapprehension. I know both of you and know those to be your real names and the real names of the towns yon are from!" By strenuous efforts he succeeded in separating them, and a f e w moments later they were apologizing profusely and Insisting with much vehemence on treating each other.—Chicago Tribune. the train had gone. Tom came to me and found me with a wet cloth on my brow. "Awful sorry, Lucy; have brought Arthur Andrews up purposely to meet you." "Oh, go away, T o m ! You don't know how I suffer." The next Saturday Tom brought ,4the lunatic," as 1 called him, for another Sunday. Before 1 met either of them I overheard a conversation which indicated they had explained my action t o their own satisfaction. I went down stairs and walked out on the piazza as cool as an iced cucumber. "My friend, Arthur Andrews." said Tom, "of whom you have often heard me speak." T h i n k I have had the pleasure of meeting you before," said the guest, smiling. "When?' I asked, with well feigned wonder, *'A week a g o today." "You must be mistaken. Last Saturday 1 w a s confined t o my room with a sick headache." j the bonds of the last city of Paris loan ! are kept. He w a s first shown bonds j of 500 francs and 1.000 francs and then , of 5.000 francs. Taking them In his i hands, he scrutinized them, exclaiming j frequently, "Joll, joli!" Then he finally thrust them in his pocket, saying, "Souvenir de Paris!" The governor of the Credit Lyonnais went to the minister of foreign affairs with a list of the bonds and asked what he w a s to do. It w a s agreed that it would not do to ask Li to give them up, and the foreign office refunded his "souvenir de Paris!" rpilfc VV. l/. i\ U. meets the first Friday of eacl 1 month at 2:80 p. m. at the home ot Dr. H. * Sigler. ii very one interested in temperance coadially invited. Mrs. Leal Siller, Pres; Mrs iltta Duriee, Secretary. ' p h e O. T. A. and B. Society of this place, mee X. every third Saturaay evening in the Pr. Aiatthew Hail. John Donohue, President, - i • • i " • i n . KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES. Meetevery Friday evening on or before fnil of the moon at their ball in the Swarthout bldg. Visiting brothers are cordially invited. CBAS, Vtuvisvu^ Sir Knight Commaadei Livingston Lodge, No. 7 « , ? & A. M. Regular Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the full ot the moou. Kirk Van Winkle, W. St ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets each month the Friday evening following the regular P. &A.M. meeting, MRS. MARY READ, W. M. 0 RDER OF MODERN WOODMEN Meet the Jflrst Thursday evening of each Month in ths Maccabee nail. U. L. Grimes V. C. LADIES OF THE MACOABEUS. Meet every i s and 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at 2:30 p m. a K. O. T. M. hall. Visiting sisters cordially in Tited. JtruA SIOLKH, Lady Com. 1 KNIGHTS OF THK LOYAL GUARD meet every second Wednesday evening of every month in the K. 0 . T. M. Hail at 7:30 o'clock. Ali visiting Guards welcome. F. L, Andrews P. M, BUSINESS CARDS. F i r e a r m s I n R u s s i a . I A s an illustration of how closely ; everything is watched In Russia, take j their system of registering firearms. When a weapon of any < kind is purchased a permit must be secured from I the local authorities. The name of the j man who makes the purchase, with the number of the weapon, is recorded. If the purchaser ever wants to dispose of the'weapon he must notify the authorities and cause the transfer to be recorded on the books of the firm which sold i t J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY P'NCKNEY. MICH. OFFICE OVER SIQLCR'S ORUO STORE. H. F. SIGLER M. D- C, I , SlOXER M, 0 ^ DRS. SIGLER & SIGLER, Physicians and Surgeons. All calls prompt! aPtitnecnkdneedy t,o Mdaiyc h.o r night. Office onMainstr V E T E R I N A R Y 3 U R Q E O N Graduate ot Ontario Veterinary OolisM, sis* the Veterinary Dentistry nnlfiK Toronto Cauda. Will promptly attend to all diseases of'tas i * mesticated animal at a "tatrmhlsprVn Horses teeth exsjninediFres, o r r i C C a t A I L U PiMCKNCY •'1 • J vJ».' assssas s a a a &&% .^•r.'vw, M ' • ' • : r \ ' * ' . ' ' A . ' ' / ' , * ' • ' • * ; . |".v..'/v 3?.. * &• t I' $ * . , < * , • * ' TV'. ^ • » ( , W * •5* •<.Jr ,^- .1" • ! * ) . \ •'•t-.y, ,£*-: vt'.'-'y'af'" •t'< -•v*' 'A'. "•%• F & u a e P I N C K N E Y , A N D B S W S , Publisher. MICHIGAN. T h e advance in wireless telegraphy was the chief scientific event of last year. An essay on happiness in the B a l t i - more Sun resolves itself into one r u l e : P a y all bills promptly. Plethoric wedding fees are In s i g h t for t h e St. Louis minister who i s u r g - ing womea^to do the proposing. The a r m y and navy experts seem to t h i n k that the Gathman gun is j u s t t h e thing for some other nation. Don't eat anything. E v e r y t h i n g you eat causes cancer. The scientific s h a r p s say so. They never eat anything. > W i t h Iowa controlling t h e currency a n d the garden seed, the politicians of t h a t state ought to be reasonably happy. Joaquin Miller says i t ' i s w r o n g to exclude the Chinese. Joaquin, however, will have to do most of t h e blushing himself. If the American schools a r e not teaching English there may be comfort in the suspicion t h a t they are creating a new language. American tailors a r e cospirlng t o get hold of t h e London trade, but h o w do they expect t o introduce into Great Britain clothes t h a t fit? Somebody has figured t h a t K i n g E d - ward's coronation will cost $19,025,000. And Andrew Carnegie could foot the bill and hardly know it. Multimillionaire Rockefeller frankly confesses that he would give t h e bulk of his fortune to possess the appetite *t his landscape gardener. It has been determined by t h e agricultural department that the San Jose scale came from China. Let it be included in the exclusion act. -The-name-of-the-aew Siamese-minister at W a s h i n g t o n is Phya A k h a r a j Oradhara. The dentists ought to be in the front r a n k of the reception committee. Three hundred cooks have deserted t h e Chinese emperor. Now, if his chambermaids will give notice we may put Kwang Su right in the modern column. Chinese taxpayers have another groan coming. T h e dowager empress announces t h a t she will endeavor to re-establish the popularity of the court function. Sergeant Kipling has butted i n t o t h e British w a r controversy with a proposition to draft soldiers from t h e golf links and transfer them t o t h e scene of actual conflict. Young Corbett has decided t o abandon pugilism and become a surgeon. He will be able to t a k e up his new duties with a thorough knowledge of fractures and uppercuts. It is claimed t h a t wireless telegraphy was first suggested by t h e flight of a Pigeon, but why this should p r o m p t the inventor any more t h a n t h e throwing of a brickbat is hard to imagine. Buffalo Bill h a s undergone a n operation for the removal of his hair. If the scalp had gone with i t t h e small boy might in time have forgiven the Indian. He will never forgive t h e barber. President Called err by the Beet Sugar Men. SEEMS VERY NON COMMITTAL The Memorial Sets Forth the Beatons for no Redaction of Tariff on Raw Sugar— The Political Aspect of the Situation— Other Happening* in Oar Great State. All of the Michigan beet s u g a r manufacturers in Washington were escorted to the White House Saturday by Iteps. Win. Aldon Smith, Fordney ..ami Dairngh and C h a i r m a n IMekemn, of t h e Michigan Republican committee, and culled ou the president. Ex-Congressman N. B. Bradley, ol* Bay City, in the mime of t h e manufacturers, handed the president a writteu protest of 4UO words against any reduction of the sugar tariff. T h e moihorlal. In part, s a y s : "Within two months after t h e Dinsley law wont lnti.) effect the eontracr w a s let for the iirst beet s u g a r factory iu Michigan. This factory took off'its iirst crop the fall of 181»S. Since that time. 12 other factories have been erected and four more a r e now in process of construction. T h e capital invested In $10,500,000. In 1S0S, Michigan paid the sugar trust $7,000,000 for sugar consumed. In 1901, her o w n factor tht> season of 1902, will increase the output to l&r>.r>01,000 pounds, or 21 per cent above her consumption. "In 1901, Michigan raised 00,400 acres of beets, yielding 597.000 tons, for which 1(5,848 farmers received, $3.107.- T20. In t h e beet fields, ;«,707 persons found employment during the growing season, besides 2,078 factory hands during the m a n u f a c t u r i n g period. " W e cannot stand a n y reduction In the tariff on raw sugar, especially a s such reduction will only serve to a* sist the sugar trust, thereby furnishing them with increased funds, with which to combat our Industry. "Because the Republican p a r t y has T»« AdapM T r i a l . T h e trial of ex-Speaker E d g a r J. A d a m s c a m e t o a n a b r u p t s t o p Wedn e s d a y afternoon, w h e n Charles H . P r a t t , t h e book a g e n t w h o h a s been convicted of attemped bribery, refused to testify. T h e prosecution look upon him us itfl principal witness. W h e n h e w a s called to t h e stand, he a n s w e r e d only t w o questions. All others h e declined to a n s w e r tinder his right t h a t they might incriminate him. At the opening of eourt Alex. Uroesbeck, a t t o r n e y for P r a t t , I14U asked the discharge of P r a t t from acting as a witness in the ease, setting forth that P r a t t waa ordered by the court Nov. 2, 1901. to a p p e a r lu t h e Ingham County Circuit Court J a n . 18, 1002, to give new bonds before taking his case to the Supreme Court, and t h a t he h a d come from his home la Chicago -for i l l js purpose only, and that while here by the court's o r d e r w a s mibpeiiaed a s a witness in the Ada m s case. It w a s claimed t h a t the s u b p e n a l n g and holding of P r a t t a s a w i t n e s s w a s not legal, and It w a s asked t h a t P r a t t might* leave t h e s t a t e and not act a s a witness in the case. J u d g e Wiest explained t h a t P r a t t w a s u n d e r orders of the court because he had been tried and found guilty in the court, a n d was, therefore. *till subject to his orders, a n d refused to excuse him a s a witness. When he refused to a n s w e r the questions. Judge Wlest directed him to do so, and upon his f u r t h e r refusal, sentenced h i m . t o the county jail for <> d a y s for contempt. As P r a t t Is n o w a resident of Detroit the case S. Coat of I t u r a l School*. Eighty-three districts In t h e s t a t e have an enrollment of five pupils or less. Fifty-one districts maintain no schools at all because t h e r e are only one or t w o pupils lu the district, and from t h e fact t h a t in few of t h e districts school is t a u g h t more than live and a half months a year. Superintendent Fall concludes that m a n y sons and d a u g h t e r s of farmers arc being roobed of their birthright. T h e average cost per pupil per month in districts having rive pupils or less was M t N O r t M I C H I G A N M A T T E H S . . Soutlk HavewuJs to have a prize baby JH^«ll%ti&**& ****** Davidson WM N<rt Mur- Ten p e r s o n * -wer* killed fcy t h e .cave- In a t Xegaunee a week a g o Tuesday. Aicohol Alley Is the n a m e of one of t h e pleasant residence districts in Kaluinaooo. T h e Seventh Day Adventists a r # Qoni sideriug the establishment of a b r a n c h s a n i t a r i u m a t Aldeu. Incendiary flre» are so frequent a t Ionia t h a t insurance companies are talking of w i t h d r a w i n g . A Chicago m a n has m a d e a proposition to the village of Gladstone for t h e establishment of a t a u n e r y . Albion w a n t s a municipal lighting plant a n d t h e question m a y be submitted toJiie.vjQtejajilJJie.jpi Anwther CJraud Kapids official h a s resigned, Dudley K. Waters, from the board of public works. H e did not like the P e r r y regime. William H a n k i n s . a n employe of the Round Oak Stove works, in Dowagiae. has smallpox, being the Hist case in t h a t city since lS$a. F r e d Kay, proprietor of a barber shop in Saginaw, has been arrested for a n alleged criminal a s s a u l t on t w o girls under 10 years of age. J a m e s F r e e m a n , of Alger, w a s kicked t h e other d a y lu t h e mouth by a h e a v y working horse. His upper Jaw a n d teeth were broken. The .state treasury is again becoming plethoric. T h e cash balance i.v To^lTOAvH- ^**1 ^ £2,000.000^-- T a x e s ure coming P a r l i a m e n t Opened. K i n g E d w a r d opened p a r l i a m e nt T h u r s d a y w i t h a ceremonial in, all essential respects similar t o t h a t of F e b r u a r y last. _ T h e procession to t h e house of lords w a s p i t h e «ame ctiaracter a s t h u t witnessed on the occasion of t h e opening of t h e first parliament, of K i n g E d w a r d ' s reign, while within t h e upper house w e r e seen t h e s a m e s t a t e pageantry, t h e same historic dresses and t h e s a m e revival of ancient forms. T h e speech w a s not nn i m p o r t a n t utterance. H i s majesty referred in t e r m s of gratification to the world tour of t h e Prince and P r i n c e s s of Wales, expressed regret a t t h e fact t h a t t h e w a r in South Africa w a s not concluded, said he trusted t h e decision cf the sugar conference would lead to t h e abandonment of bounties, and noted t h e conclusion of t h e isthmian canal t r e a t y . In from the counties at u rapid rate. R, D. Dewey, a salesman of Adrian, .Mich., is under arrest In O t t a w a , 0 . . ou a charge of embezzlement of Jf'20S. preferred by George -Cheats, of Napoleon. The lloor in Hale Bros.' grist mill in Lyons, gave way. dumping TKK) barrels of shelled corn into the river. F a r m e r * and ]K>nltrymen worked with paib*. dipping it up. Richard Gilpin, a pioneer farmer living three miles north of Mt. Pleasant, dropped dead while doing chores about his farm last night. H e was about 80 years old. j& Officers met Willard RJtzenthaler computed last year to be $0.95; in dis- and Leon Thrall, two PottervMe tricts having 15 pupils or less, the cost ! youngsters, who left their homes at always kept its promises, Michigan lias j w n g ^ 4 1 ( i . i n c l {ll t n o dtie!><; j ] l 0 Mfih. ; Battle Creek, and turned them over to ever remained true to that p a r t y ' s rriuclples. To-day her sons bclievo that the sacred pledge given in 1801 and reaffirmed in 1900. a pledge upon wifcieh w e have already Invested .over 810.000.000. will be kept inviolate. We cannot believe that the industry rims Hums4vrated wHi i»e nvUted by-4lu>- very political party which gave it birth; thar our 17 busy factories will be closed j only to stand as monuments, marking 1 tiie power of the sugar trust In its j ceaseless effort to (rush competition." The president w a s very cordial, but non-committal. H e said lie didn't wane re see the tariff reduced so that auy industry would be Imperiled. At the same time lie desired to see some tariff concessions m a d e to t h e ' C u b a n people. He promised to give the memorial careful consideration.. est cost per pupil per month found w a s j ' « e » ' Diite parents. $2.15. T h e figures show t h a t the peo- The Holly authorities a r e looking pie in the small rural districts are pay- j for tlie person who cut several ever- Injf much more per capita than resi- j green trees from the lots in Lakeside dents of tiie cities pay. and at the ; cemetery. A number of large maple same time are having but little more j yhade trees were also hacked. tbau half a s much school. Gem-ge Lewis, a "sanetided saint." 1 came down with smallpox at Rnrryj town and is being treated while in : <!'.j.araiitiiic according to the methods of ( his sect, which bars physicians. • Rebecca L. Yates, alias Rel>ccc 1 j Kddy, a seance grafter, was arrested I T h u r s d a y night at P a r k e r s b u r g . W. jVa., .for fraudulent use of the malls, Good Roads In Gcnonte. At the s t a t e farmers' institute, held at Thetford, Genesee county. Prof. J. D. T o w a r w a s state sneaker. T h e following resolutions were adopted unanimously: " W h e r e a s , Genesee county leads the world in road naming a n d marking, and leads the s t a t e in the good roads m o v e m e n t : therefore lie it "Resolved, T h a t we, the f a r m e r s of Thetford In institute assembled, pledge to our committees our continued support and such financial assistance a« m a y be deemed wise: and further be it "Resolved. T h a t there should be a T h e Soncca W r e c k Vlctlnm. Of t h e 25 victims of t h e railroad wreck at Seneca, Mich., last T h a n k s - givfutf eve. who were brought to the railway hospital in Peru. Ind.. only 10 are still inmates vf tiie institution, and none of them is bedfast. Miss Daisy MeGiunis, of Calumet. Mich., j and turned over to the Michigan auwho wn»< on her w a y from Butler. ! thot ities. Tnd.. w h e r e *\he was teaching in the j J u d g e Davis, of the Stanton circuit public schools, to Detroit, to spend \ court, h a s sentenced Charles Esterling the holidays with Dr. Osborn and fain- j to Jackson prison for seven vears, and ily. is able to IH> up most of the time. ! Dick Case to Ioni:i for 15 months for The wound in her back, inflicted by a i burglarizing a store a n d postothce at piece of broken glass, is healing nice- j Westvllle. } lv Mrs. M. J. Stringer, the Belleville. T h o s . Vt McGarry. whose trial for M c h woman, who sustained a frac- l i r i l , r r v h l eonmvtion with L a i n K. tared j k y l l . in the accident, is up and sal.sbnrv and others in the I/ake Mich, around but her mind, it is said, h a s t l w , n w . , t e r a o a m l a l w a s t 0 l ) e f f 1 „ o n not r u n y cleared. j t ] ) e ^ , ^ i s a g | ( . k u m n m i ( l u , m n j e t o - , . . 1 h a v e his bed. Contented n Mnrclor. i „ , ^ „ ,. . „ ,. -,. , . , J a m e s M a t h e r has confessed to t h a i R o b , e r t B o » U o n ; . o f Snnlt.Ste. Marie. murder of Peter Olsen. n e a r Muskegon. ! ™ H J ^ . l " * * ' " * 1 , i s sawmill at W el- Mich., nenrlv -JO vears ago and an in- l e r s - Chippewa county, Monday when vestigation of his story indicates that he is telling t h e truth. M a t h e r w a s only a few weeks ago sent to the insane asylum in I ^ g a n s p o r t . His home is in Elkhart. Ind.. and while confined Michigan association auxiliary to the i n -iJlil there he made the confession to National Good Roads association. This man up in Vermont w h o h a s a new tneory regarding t h e cause of t h e movement • of the earth and o t h e r planets about t h e sun may be t h e subject of long articles in all the encyclopedias some day. The Chicago man who emptied a pint measure of whisky at a single drink and died in consequence was recklessly Imprudent. Every Missouri colonel knows t h a t there are two good brinks in every pint of whisky. There was never an innocent and improving pastime, suitable alike t o the learned and the laity, to compare in genuine fun and literary profit with the spelling "bee." So general baa become t h e vice of bad o r t h o g r a p h y that signs multiply in favor of a r e - vival of the "bee." There will be a little more difficulty t h a n of old in agreeing upon a standard, b u t t h e words spelled more ways t h a n one a r e comparatively few and not i m p o r t a n t Teachers of spelling, the few t h a t r e - main In t h e schools, should be t h e first to encourage t h e jolly " b e e " and are liable not to be t h e ls«t t o be spelled d o w i . A Million for Rcet». T h e throe Bay City sugar factories disbursed $204,800 to their beet growers a n d - t h e stores did a rushing bus- . in ess all day. T h e Michigan factory j Olsen three times. paid out .*r»0„SOO, the Bav Citv SOL- 000, and t h e WY*t Bay" City $:» 1,000. These a m o u n t s were paid to farmers I the officers. Mather stated that in Oc- | rober, 1N7."», he wa.< a telegraph operj a t e r at Big Rapids Junction, two miles east of Muskegon. One night he and j Olsen were going to ihe junction, whe 1 I a;quarrel arose. Mather claims he shot During the night snow fell and covered the Iwdy. and it w£* iiot discovered until sprins:. for beets, and are exclusive of all wages and salaries. The a m o u n t paid out for s u g a r beets this campaign now a m o u n t s to nearly 81.000.000. and the new German-American Coo p e r a t i v e factory is only j u s t beginning operations, so that more than t h a t sum will lie paid the farmers tills y e a r by the Bay City beet sugar factories. TVant» Bntelicf R«>lcn«p<1. I Miss Butcher, sister of John Butcher. who was sent to Jackson for life for j the murder of an old soldier at Grand l Ledge about 10 years ago, has been in i Leslie looking for evidence upon which } 10 a«k for a now trial for her nr.ithor. I There was a mystery in connection i with the murder which the trial did j not unravel, hut w h k h she is .now , — i working on. Her theory is that others B a y City M o o n s h i n e . I instigated the murder and got the Since light >vas let in on the moth- j money, something like SLoOU The ods of Bay City moonshiners, who ! murder had robbery a s its object. made whisky of beet sugar refuse. ! Butcher never divulged any names. there has been a commotion among } — some local liquor < dealers. Revenue i T n l n « W e r e Xomeronn. collectors were quickly on t h e scene, Mrs. S u s a n n a h Pemioa'c. f l veare old, and It required quick moving by the a patient at the St. Louis, Mo., city revenue t a x dodgers to escape arrest and punishment. At the r a t e one of _ . . . . the distilleries started north polewards i mother gave birth to six sets 0 ; twins it Is due to reach there Hbout this ( a n d bore 24 children altogether. One time. It is not likely that the outfit j of Mrs. Pennock's sisters haa borne his overcoat became entangled in a shaft and he was wound round and round and killed. J u d g e Davis finds that he has disposed of *JJ0 cases in Ionia and 1S5 in Montcalm, a Total of 414 in the past year, nearly as many, by the way, as in Kent county, where two judges are required to do tlie business. F a y S. Hamlin, of T r a v e r s e City, owner of the Enterprise grocery, was detected selling oleomargarine by Deputy Food Commissioner Dame, who bought the goods himself. H a m l i n was bound over to the circuit court. At the annual meeting of the direcj tcn> of the Hillsdale County Agricul- • tural Society it w a s shown by the re- ; ports of. the secretary a n d t r e a s u r e r j thar the profits from t h e fair of t'JOl i were sufficient to pay off all the in- | rtebtedness (if the society and leave a j balance of $2."0. j The settlement of the e s t a t e of the i late Samuel Carson, of Gulcshurg, in i an amicable agreement by which the i widow accepts a stilted sum in lieu of I her s t a t u t o r y allowance, has hastened j the iinal distribution of one of tho lari gest estates ever p r o b a t a in the'eounj ty of Kalamazoo. ] Reed ' M y Methodist*. Congregation. 1 alists and Baptists have Ju»t closed a union revival of two weeks' dwirtion, will be captured, although some lively j five p a i r s of twins and a n o t h e r sister work is being done by secret service j four pairs. Thirteen more of her moth men. T h e B e l l e v i l l e n o h b e m . trace of the three masked men, who held up everybody in Robbe's store, Belleville, S a t u r d a y night, and got a w a y safely with a bag containing $11. One of t h e robbers ordered E d i t h Robbe, the cashier, to hand over t h e money she was counting. Instead of doing so she grabbed the cash and fled. She wa« pursued by t h e crook, b u t managed to g e t a w a y in safety. T h e fellows left town in a Uuggy which t h e y had in readiness. hospital, has j u s t given birth to her rl p ( 1 b-v u *'v - E - ,T> Baskervllle. evangelthird set of twins. Mrs. Pennock's ! ^ ' . w h i l ' n ^ s u i t e d in about seventy new members for the Methodists, tl)i•'- ty-two for t h e d n g r e g a ! l o y a l i s t s , and twenty-six for the Baptists. All the way from one to twonty-ttvo t i a t e p s strike 1 W a n d every night. They have lost all horror of the jail lor a night's lodging. AI! of the coal at the electric light and w a t e r works plant is wheeled into the sheds by ! t r a m p s at night in return for which they occupy the bunks in the jail. T h e Wynkoop Hullenbeek Crawford Co. claims that its bid on the 1 j - •"- • • - r- - j j er's children, Mrs. Pennock says, had j I three sets of twins each, or a total of 39, m a k i n g 57 sets of twin3, or 114 I * P ,0 l iC ? i a l e n o t dl*;<>vered any children in all. Mm. Pennock was born in Sweden. ,•> •dered. INDIANS WILL PAINT OR FIGHT. Bmp«ror WIUU«J and tfc* «»«rchc»-V»cclnatlon of the Bolls and B«ar»—To- PaNlMM th« Fanamft Canal—Varloo* Matter* of Not*. I n d i a n a W t U - ^ a l i i i ^ J o h n s o n <*onfe%*«»«. Charles Johnson, now In Houghton Jnll a s a suspect In connection with the j state printing submitted to t h e board minder of M a t t Smette, whose dead of s t a t e auditors )« $1,007.44 lower body w a s found on the morning,of i than t h a t of its competitor, t h e Rob- J a n . 9 near the Qufucy mine with t w o Imllet holes in his heud. has confessed to the murdering of Smette for*he sake j ef obtaining $0."» the murdered man I was known to have. ort Smith Printing Co., but the latter company is not willing to concede the contract. T h e r e Is little doubt t h a t the Smith company will again h a r e the blndlne- cjuitrnrt. If Minnesota's governor shall insist that the Indians in its charge shall out off their long hair, abstain from t h e use of paint and the g a u d y ornaments of savagery, t h e aborigine* will dig u p the hatchet and shed their blood in resisting so sudden a wiping out of racial characteristics. This is t h e ojyinion of J. B. Bottineau, son of Pierre Buttinean, a northeastern Trf-neer a n d scout. Not only is Mr. Bottineau connected with the red race by ties of hlnod, but for years he h a s been counsellor and attorney for t h e T u r t l e Mountain hand of Indians. Nominally a resident of Minneapolis, he calls Washington his home for business reasous. Mr. Bottineau s a y s an attempt at strict enforcement cf Commissioner ,1 ones' reported order m e a n s a revolution, whatever shall happen. Wan >ot M o r d e r . I t has developed that E d w a r d Davidson, of Springport. Mich., w h o was supposed to h a v e been murdered at Val- Ita'raiso. Ind., w a s killed by a passenger i r a In- on the-Pewwylmnla-iunad, Tlie— solution of the mystery w a s the result of t h e a p p e a r a n c e of F r a n k Sf.r.McJl at a called session of t h e grand j u r y on his confession t h a t Jhividson was killed by a train and t h a t he. Son neil. moved his oody and Attempted to fasten the crime on the three bovs in jail by moving the Ixxly. Spreucil'explains his actions by the statement that he v, anted to escape censure by tin* railroad company. H i s confcwskin h a s caused a great sensation arid will result in the immediate release of the three' suspects from jail. Vftcclnnted In t h e Tit. T h e Minneapolis healffli department descended upon the c h a m b e r of commerce in full force Saturday morulng. They fell npon t h e ocewpanta an I proceeded to vaccinate right mid left, fireat excitement reigned all ibrough the building when it became k n o w n that all egress w a s barred. When trading w a s a t its htight and t h e bulls and bears, all unsuspicious of any danger, were liard a t work, a sqiwd of burly policemen suddenly appeared. In a moment all the doors were iKirred. Abtuit thirty visitors from the country were in t h e gallery and a s m a n y m e r e in the hallways and on the floor. In all, about .'100 traders were vaccinated. T h e Emp*rop'» Theolcmy. T h e action of Krnperor William in fitting through a long lecture by Prof. Delit/.sch. the A^syiiojogist, 01» the "Babylonish Origin k>f Hebrew Ideas," has alarmed the ultra-orthodox circles of tho .state church, who begin io think something is wrong with his majesty's theology. They have noted t h a t in (lotha, three weeks ago, the emperor intimated that all churches wer<» equally dear to ihim. s a y i n g t h a t o n e ef the fsic^t purposes of his life w a s to bring about, church unity. IMH allowing f'rof. Delitzsch's conclusions as t o , t h e historical foundation of HoV.ralvm' t o have imperial approval is r e g a r d s ! as ;i dangerous symptom. T h e P n n a m n Cann7. T h e supplemental rept«rt of tlie isthmian canal commission on t h e lrwpn- •Jtion of the P a n a m a Canal Co. to dispose of its pro'porty to the United States for SiO.OfkV.doo w a s delivered to President TSoOfco'velt Saturday. T h e members ol\tho commission r e f u s a l to discuss •the n a t u r e of the r r ^ o r t . and I.'ke reticence was maintained at t h e W h i t e House, but it w a s stated on excellent authority tlnat the repu'f -unanimously recommends t h a t t h e offer of the P a n a m a company be accepted. Henry** T o n r . T h e committee charged with the nr. r a n g e m e n t s for the reception and entertainment of P r i n c e Henry have decided t h a t it would be impossible to yield to t h e requests of many cities t o h a v e the prince visit them. It is likely, beside New York. W a s h i n g t o n and Niagara Palls, the journey will Include Chicago Only of the rargo cities. J o h n Klnkark. convicted of the mur« der of bis wife nt% Marion, Ind-, In ,1nne, 1000, w a s hanged at Michigan City. • •»'" (J; •A vr>! * -f:.: !W m ^ ¾ '-.<.» i $ ' ; , * # • . < '->* '••* A • ^ , • : . ; > " ^Sn,- ' W' /*>'':' > * ; • ' • * * % '><$»*: ••yv • ^ :>; ..4; !* '••; ^V •*•.** ^ : . V ••' ,»'1S 5SSH? tyw"1 /iT.'y^UL 3£ AA American Nabob. A Rema.rka.ble Story of Love, Gold e^nd • Adventure. $ By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE ' W W V W • W f f f f T r ? ? ^ f 7 f V W * » f » » * f T T » T f f V • • • • • • W W W Copyright, bj STWWIT u SMITH, New York. CHAPTER JIL—(Coatlaned.) As the dinner progressed Captain Livermore exerted himself to interest bis companion. Finally they reached the wine. Livermore prided himself on his as* surance under the moat trying conditions, but he had run across a man well worthy of his steel. "You are naturally curioue t o k n o w the nature of my business with you, Mr. Overton?" he asked. "A • little, I confess," cautiously, carelessly. "Would you accept a commission at almost your own price, to sail for Cape Town and Bombay to spend a year or two painting certain subjects I would list for you?" came the complacent query. Jack felt his blood fairly boil. He realized that the man of wealth was plainly offering him a bribe to take himself out of the country. Why? There could be but one reason. Whetherhfr h a d w o n F e d o r a ' s , nonseht to marry him or not he feared the artist, knowing the girl loved blm. "When would it be necessary to start?" he asked.j "A steamer sails in the morning. X would spend the evening with you, so that all preparations could be made? Do you accept?" eagerly. "On the contrary, I decline the offer." "But—the terms you have not heard—" "Nor do I wish to, since all the wealth of which you may be possessed, through dealings in ivory, and the manipulation of minos, could not . tempt me to leave London before I have Eeen her." The two men looked at each other across the snowy damask. The Captain, seeing no yielding in the pale - face of the artist, assumed a sneering manner. "Come. Overton, don't be a fool. You look like a man of sense, who has read the ways of the world. Surely you cannot blame me for losing my heart to the girl. While she is yet unmarried you hold no mortgage upon her. I am genuinely sorry for you, and would make it as easy as possible, believe me. Athousand pounds a year, an A do what work you please, only never cross my path again. Few men but who would jump at such a glorious chance to see the world." "Then I am not one of them," coldly. "You refuse?" biting his mustache with evident surprise and chagrin. "Positively." "Think it over. You will regret such folly." "Never, while I have the perception left to distinguish between right and wrong, or to resent an insult." "Do you know, I am unable to believe you mean what you say. In cooler moments you will change your mind." "Then, under such conditions, it would be wise for me to settle the matter once for all. You are a man of the world, Captain Livermore, and must understand the full meaning of such a compliment," saying which Jack deliberatelyy dashed the rub ruby contents of his wine glass in in the face of the great African traveler. I "I have nothing more to say." "Sir, I bid you good evening." "And you, sir, the same." Turning on his heel, Jack walked out of the cafe, and was glad once more to inhale the fresh air of the street, for he believed there was poison for him In the same atmosphere that the famous African explorer breathed. Overton really never knew how he passed the time between his parting from Livermore and the later hour when he found himself in front of' the building to which he had been directed by the card tossed from Fedora's carriage as she rolled past him down the Strand. Evidently some social function was In progress within the mansion that overlooked the park, for he could see numerous figures through the long windows, and quite a few vehicles came and went. This fact might have embarrassed some men, but Overton had enough assurance to carry him through, and, "besides, he~knew it would-be utterly impossible for him to live another day in this horrible state of suspense. The worst must be known ere another hour had elspsed, so that he might go forth to meet his adversary at break of day, knowing just what lay before him, and fully committed to the policy that must govern the rest of his life. CHAPTER IV. Just As in the Days of Chivalry. Captain Livermore turned a trifle red in the face at the deliberate nature of the insult, then the color receded, leaving him almost white. He looked across the table to the artist, and there seemed a dancing devil in each of his cold, gray eyes as he said* deliberately: "You are right, Overton. This world is much too small for both of us. Consider yourself challenged. No man not a coward would allow such a base Insult to pass Unnoticed. I will fight, and I give you fair warning, sir, I shall do my level best to kill you on the field. If you can't be induced to emigrate, perhaps there may be another way to get rid of you just as thoroughly," "Ah! you seem particularly anxious vthat I should be gotten out of the way. Possibly, in spite of your bravo • front, you are not quite so certain of your purchase as you might be." The sneer doubtless went home, for Livermore half arose from his chair, only to sink back again upon second thought. As the challenged party, sir, you have the choice of weapons. What shall it be? "We will call it pistols. The time at sunrise tomorrow. That is all, I believe," said Jack, rising t o his feet. "That is all, I believe?" CHAPTER V. Fedora. Overton made up his mind to enter the London mansion of Fedora's paternal ancestors unannounced. He watched his chance to slip in with a party alighting from a carriage, and, strange to relate, was successful in accomplishing his end. A little survey showed him the conservatory, where the perfume, of many exotics filled the air. Here was a place in which he might linger until such time as Fedora proved accessible. While he watched and waited, alternately laughing in a reckless way at the audacity of Ms expectations, and presently sullenly grinding his teeth at seeing Livermore bending over Fedora, with a look of ownership in his manner, Overton found his opportunity. The girl, in playing hostess in her grandfather's house, had occasion to pass into the conservatory in order to pluck a handful of*flowers for some purpose. Fearful lest this one char.ce be snatched from his grasp by the appearance perhaps of the hated African hero, who haunted Fedora's footsteps, Jack summoned his resolution to the fore, and determined to put his fate to the test. When he uttered her name, coupled with a little Italian term of endearment which he had been wont to use so tenderly during those happy days in the paradise of Bohemia, Fedora startled and almost cried out. He was instantly at her side, his eyes fixed upon hers with an eager glow. Fedora knew how to master her own feelings all too well, and in the past had been accustomed to controlling Jack as the electrical engineer with his finger on the button manipulates the massive machinery. "My poor Jack, how did you come here? I hoped to see you quietly tomorrow, but never dreamed of tonight when—the house is so full and we are in danger of interruptions." "To-morrow would have been too late. I have a positive engagement for the morning that may call me out of England suddenly, and it was absolutely necessary that I see you tonight, else you may be certain r should never have gone to the trouble to seek an interview in this absurd manner. "Well?" she said, impatiently, tapping the toe of her dainty boot on the floor. Overton still remained master of himself. * "Are you happy, Fedora?" he asked coldly. "Although there are a few things that give me cause for grief, still I can truthfully answer, yes.' Her eyes were lowered—the sense of shame and guilt was so heavy upon this radiant creature that she could not meet the stern, accusing glance of the orbs that had "wearied themselves many a time in her service, "I am to understand, then, that it is your desire to break your solemn engagement with me—that from this time I pass out of your life forever— for God's sake at least be frank with me, Fedora—have you seriously considered this £tep in all that it m e a n s - bow often I have called you my own wife, and that our vows were ratified in the sight of heaven?" "I have considered every point," slowly. "And your decision?" She looked up at bin*—defiance 'Struggled with the old love that could never be entirely crushed in her heart. "Ob, Jack! be merciful—I could not I ' / e u p all these beautiful things that u woman's heart holds dear, and go back to that life again, even for you!" "Tell me, have you ceased to love me, Fedora?" he demanded in an imperious way she had never known him to show before. "Sometimes I think so, and then I discover it is not true, and that I shall always love you, Jack; but I shrink from poverty—my devotion is pitiful and weak compared with yours —I could never endure that again." "But you need not—all I ask is that you remain faithful and wait—by the power with which my love endows me I swear to wrest honor and wealth from the world, aye, to even your heart's content. Can you not enjoy your present position and still bid me hope?" It was his last appeal—the yearning cry of a soul that stands on the brink. She shook her head sadly. "I have considered all that, my poor Jack, but it would not he dealing honestly with grandpa, who is so very proud, and who loves me so. It would be better for you to forget me. I am not worthy of such love as you have given me, being, after all, only a weak girl. Forgive me, Jack, oh, forgive me, if I have wounded your noble heart. You are angry with me, I know, Jack. Alas! what else can I do—you must forgive me!" He shook her hand from his arm— the flash of diamonds dazzled him. "I shall never do that—all my life was at your feet—you trampled on the holiest emotions a man can feel—you have made mo bitter and cynical toward your sex. I feel as though I stood upon a new made grave, wherein I had laid all my bright hopes and my heart Go back to your guests—to him. I shall quietly leave this house, and you will never again see the Jack Overton you knew. Another will some day take his place and avenge his bitter wrongs. And so, good-bye." Her eyes followed his every step. Ho was going, and forever. He had spoken of a fresh made grave as though it were a funeral—well, the decision she had given him rang the death knell of his hopes. It Is always so solemn to even think of death— perhaps he had some desperate resolution in view—involuntarily, racked by this old and still strong regard, she stretched out her hands after him in a sudden impulse that was dead almost as soon as it was born. "Oh, Jack! forgive—return!" It was but a whisper, and as the music had struck up again, he heard it not. Her arms dropped to her sides, for Jack had passed out of sight. And Fedora, who was after all enly a woman, with woman's weakness, sighed deeply as she said: "Yes, it is best—I could never be happy again away from this bright existence, for which I wa,s fitted by nature. He will perhaps find one more worthy. We must forget—as he says, bury the past forever. Poor old Jack —heaven be kind to you, and heaven bo merciful to such a weak girl as Fedora Thorpe!" CHAPTER VI. Tempting Fate. The birds in the hedges were greeting the first peep of ('awn en that fatal May morning when a four wheeler rolled along an obscura road lying outside of London far beyond the borders of St. John's Wood. In the vehicle were Jack Overton and his dearest friend, Donald McGregor. It had been apparently a rare stroke of luck that threw him in the way of the Scottish ex-soldier within an hour after rushing from the house that sheltered Fedora. When he heard Jack's story his honest heart was all aglow with sympathy and rightsous indignation. Besides the old martial spirit was awakened, and he immediately took the whole matter in hand, so that from the hour when his striking peisonality was injected into the game Overton hardly dared breathe without his august permission. Presently they drew up and the driver announced the fact of their arrival. They alighted, and after a short walk reached a large opening or glade. A more ideal place for the peculiar business about to engross their attention could not very well have been found—Nature seems to supply the opportunity when man desires to encage in any extraordinary feat. Voices announced the arrival of the other party, and presently they j bustled upon the scene, throe in number. Livermore, his second—whom the McGregor seemed to know very well, since ho shook hands heartily with the military looking gentleman—and a ! surgeon. (To be continued.) I^a^ten's l**< Z*ett#T. - Speaking, o% hie resolution calling for a apedal tbnrttMe* t o investigate the w a r In the Philippines, Senator Hoar said he had been taunted by report that Gen. Lawton had written a letter before he w a s killed saying that if people in the United States would hold their tongues there would be no difficulty in handling the islands. Hoar said he had no means of knowing whether the general wrote such a letter or whether it w a s a forgery. Dispatches from Louisville, Ky., say the letter alluded to by Hoar was written Oct. 6, 1899, to John Barrett, ex-minister to Siam, and that a copy given to the Louisville Post by Mrs. Lawton, n o w living In that city, contains these sentences: "t agree that mistakes have been made here, but I would to God that the whole truth of the whole Philippine situation could be known by everyone in America. * • * and if these so-called anti-imperialists of Boston could honestly ascertain the truth on the ground here, they, whom I dislike to believe to be other than honest men, misinformed, would be convinced of the error of their exaggerated statements and conclusions and of the cruel and unfortunate effect of their publications here. * * * If I am shot by a Filipino bullet, it might as well come from one of my own men. These are strong words, and yet I say them because I know by the stories of captured Filipino prisoners, that the continuance of fighting is chiefly due to reports that are sent out from America and circulated among these ignorant natives by the leaders who know better." An Important Surrender. The war department is advised of an important surrender which occurred on the 13th at Taal, Batangas, Philippine islands. The surrender ineluded one colonel, three lieutenantcolonels, one major, five captains, 12 lieutenants, 245 men and 223 riflea. Maraslgan, the colonel, was a leader of importance under the insurgent Gen. Malvnr, operating in the westeru part of Batangas. That section is re ported now to be practically clear of hostile forces. It is stated that the surrender was unconditional and due directly to the excellent service of the American troops. The loyal native*, it is added, believe this surrender will influence hostile bands; in other sections of Batangas to surrender. T h e N a v a l Slioir. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who has been charged with the preparation and execution of the naval program at the reception of Prince Henry of Prussia, will have this squadron: Flagship, the battleship Illinois, protected cruisers Olyinpia. San Francisco and Cincinnati, and the cruder Hartford. The imperial yacht JInhenzollern, which is to sa<l for the United States, is in shape. The officers have tested her boilers and adjusted her compasses. The details regard ins; Prince Henry's landing in the United Staves' and his movements thereafter are entirely in the bancs of Secretary Hay and Dr. Von Hollehou, the i!erm:ui ambassador at Washing: jn. She Thank* V. S. Chinese Minister Wu has handed Secretary Hay the following edict: "By order of her imperial majestv. the empress dowager, we issue the following edict: During the disturbances caused by the boxers last year, the American commanding officers issued strict orders to their troops to use strenuous efforts to protect the buildings within the Forbidden City. This was an act of friendship worthy of imitation, for which we feel extremely gratified and grateful. We therefore instruct Wu Ting Fang to convey our expression of thanks through the secretary of state to his excellency the president of the United States. Respect this." It Wan Terriflc. ( Fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerine stored in two magazines owned by the St. Mary's Torpedo (\». in a ravine two and one-half miles southeast of Marion. Ind.. exploded Wednesday, shaking the entire northeastern part of the state. Business blocks and dwelling houses swayed as if rocked by an earthquake, aud the entire city was aroused. A yawning hole .">0 feet deep in the bottom of the ravine was all that w a s left to tell the story. It is thought that the explctflon was caused by a gas jet in one of the mapizines setting fire to the buildings. So far as known no one was injured. Houses were shaken 50 miles, away. Chicago Out of Money. For the first time in more than 30 years Chicago's night schools are closed temporarily at l e a s t It is also a serious question if the day schools can be kept epen during the regular 10 months. This^-condition is the result of low condition of the city's finances. The average attendance at the night schools has been 4,471, and It was estimated the attendance this year would have been 4,500, and that 200 teachers would have been employed in the 20 schools planned to be opened. The cost would have approximated $50,000 A token o f American Influence in Manila is the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting smoking in theaters during performances Tte-rra t n B r i e f . A poll of 72 out of 87 senators shows that 40, including Senators McMillan and Burrows, favor the Panama route for an isthmian canal; 31 favor the Nicaragua route, and one. Teller, is opposed to any canal. Vineenjro Visolek, the Pittsburg Pole who was. *ound unconscious with his w i f e de.>Q near him, has confessed that the murder was the result of a quarrel in which he struck his wife on the head with a hammer. KAS3A8 GBOPS, * :The secretary of the Kanaaa, State Board of Agriculture. has just taholated tn comparative form statistics obtained from the U. S. Department of Agriculture year books. The tables are brief and graphic and calculated to surprise those who hare looked oh Kansas as aPsemi-aHd state. Kansas ranks first In the value of wheat and corn raised for, the five years. 1896 to 1900, inclusive, and also for the year 1900 alone; first in the value of wheat alone raised In 1900; fifth in, the value of corn alone for the same period; second, in the value of wheat and corn raised in 1900 per capita. The same authority gives the number of bushels of corn raised in Kansas in 20 years as 2,995,985,308, and the number of bushels of wheat raised in same period as 691,297,613. These are truly wonderful figures. In part they show the solid basis of value on which the securities of the Santa F e railway rest, for the Santa Fe is to Kansas what the Pennsylvania railroad is to Pennsylvania, the chief transportation agency, with lines covering the state more generally than do those of any other company. A new booklet on the resources of Kansas is being prepared by the Santa Fe passenger department and will be ready for distribution early in the year. The booklet will contain statistics for the year 1901. ' • % ' ACTIVE PRINCIPLE OF TEAS. Theine and the 8mall Amount Found In ATeng* Drink. Theine is known to most people as the active principle of tea, or that substance which confers upon the cup its cheering and stimulating properties. Caffeine is the analogous principle of coffee, although this latter substance also occurs in tea. Some investigations Into the development of theine show that it is in the skin or coveting of the leaves of the plant in their young state that the active principle is best developed. I have always been given to understand that the young shoots thus amply provided with theine, and representing the finest of the. crop, are sent to Russia, where they fetch a high price. What we get in this country is presumably the' older leaf, with, I should say, less theine and a good deal more tannin. It would be interesting to know what proportions of theine and tannin exist in some of the cheap teas that are so largely consumed by the British public. Theine itself is a nerve stimulant of undoubted power, but the quantity we get in our cups is, of course, infinitesimal. Sometimes, I should say, it is so microscopic ln-.amount as to_ render it doubtful whether wo can be cheered at all^by the tea tray festivities. These are Flaln Words. Marshfleld, Mo.. Jan. 20th.—Mr. J. F. King of this place makes the following statement: "I have suffered untold agony for twenty years with Lame Back and Acute Kidney Disease, and In that time have never been two days together clear of misery, and for some of the time I could not walk a step or even sit up. "Last spring, after trying many doctors and every remedy that could be thought of, I began a treatment of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The good results were almost immediate and for the last seven months I have seen more comfort and pleasure than I have for twenty years before. "Any one with Kidney Disease or Lame Back that will not try Dodd's Kidney Pills deserves to suffer." Pasting of Sailing Barks. Not many years ago the East River water front was a "forest of masts." To-day a dozen smokestacks take their place. Poetry has given place to the dullest and driest of prose. An illustration of the sorrowful pass to which sailing vessels in the merchant marine have come was related last week by the son of a once wealthy shipowner, now dead. "I was present in my youth," said he, "at the christening of one of my father's barks, a quarter of a century ago. The vessel cost about 132,000. In its maiden voyage to Australia it cleared a net profit of more than $35,000—more than paid for itself, in fact. Not long since, while settling up my father's estate, $50 was offered to me for an eighth interest In another bark which he had owned. It cost him 14,000. 1 took the offer. It was a question of taking $50 or paying an assessment of $200, and, as I was not empowered to spend money of the estate, and saw BO probable profit if I did, I took the cash."—New York Times. PUTMAM FADELESS DYES are fast t o sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold b y druggists, 10c per package. Golf Players tn Congress* The golf players i n Congress are quite numerous. Corless of Michigan Is the founder of a golf club, and was among the pioneer followers of the game in his state. DO TOUR CLOTHES LOOK TBXXOWt If so, use Ruse Bleaching Blue. 1» will make them white as snow. All grocers, 10s. H u m a n nature Is eo constituted, that all see, and judge hotter, in the affairs of other men, than In their own,—Terence. IV: •' ^ - - - : ... ...../;.M;-."'^*^ . > . , > ' . . ' • • • ' * w * V y, ""» v-" a > - • . » • •**•••» » ' I * * f: ft.:. I ft.- ft*' • # , F. A. Glenn is qui fce sick with the mumps. Byron Hopkins sold a (125 horse last week. The Henry Johnson family have moved from the Watt's farm back to the Joslin farm near Unadilla. 9LAINF1EL* B. J. Gardner is on the sick liet. Born to Attel Stowe and wife, Jan. $3, a son. Little Nina Huteon was quite.. « « > Webb has purchased for a flick last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0 . Mapes are now settled on the H. Mapes farm. Hall, May & Co., Stockbridge, delivered a load of furniture to 0 . A. Mapes last Friday. N. E. Waters has purchased a corn binder and corn husker. He contemplates adding an engine to the list before the -season opens for business. It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It's the one perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin eruptions. Only infallible Pile cure, 25c a box at F. A. Sigler's. WEST MARION. Gene Wilcox and family visited Mrs. Thos. Hartford, Sunday. Rev. Shephard is holding revival meetings at West Marion church. Mr. Cartrell and family were the guests of Mrs. W. R. Miller on Friday last. We understand that Geo. Nichols is able to carry the mail again on route No. 3. The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Geo. Bullis on Thursday last, received over six dollars. home, the old homestead from the Webb estate. Consideration, $5,800. / Mrs. Henry Hudson returned home, Sunday, from a ten days stay with her grandson at Benry Isham's. A box social will be given at the home of E. W. Daniels' on Friday evening, Jan. 31. AH are invited to attend. Ladies bring box with supper for two, and boxes will be sold to the highest bidder. A Deep Mystery. It is a mystery why womensn dure Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quick ly cure such trouble. "I suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, la., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly cured me, and although 73 years old, I now am ble to do all my housework." It overcomes Constipa tion, improves Appetite, gives perfect health. Only 50c at F. A. Sigler's drug store. WEST PUTNAM. Mrs. Wm. Doyle is under the doctor's care. Mr. and Mrs. M. Farley visited D. Monks' last Sunday. Miss Martha Murphy is spending the week with Jackson relatives. Commissioner Enooihuisen was greeted by our school on Thursday last. The young people enjoyed a pedro party at D. M. Monks' Monday evening. Perry Noah and wife, of North Lake, visited at Wm. Gardners1 last Saturday. Michael Dunn and sons, of Jackson, spent Saturday and Su nkay with relatives here. Thos. Oooper returned home Saturday morning after a pleasant sojourn with So. Putnam friends. The Misses Anna Donovan and Amelia Jewell, of Jackson, are guests of relatives and friends here this week. Thirty-seven numbers were sold at the dance at Bert VanBlaricom's on Friday evening last. All report a good time. Blown to At oms. The old idea that the body sometimes needs a powerful, drastic, purgative pill has been exploded; for Dr King's New Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless, gently stimulate liver a*4fcj»»velfi to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache. Only 25c at F. A. Sigler's drug store. PARSHALLVILLE. No preaching in the Baptist church last Sunday. Adelbert Cudney, of Detroit, is visiting his brother Arthur, here. The funeral of old Mrs. Preston was held Jan. 18, at the M. E. church. The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Dennis Wright Wednesday. Elmer Preston and wife, of Bancroft, spent the Sabbath with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews attended a birthday party of Mrs. B. B. Morgan at Howell Friday, Jan. 17, it being her 50 birthday. Henry Snow is ..home again shaking hands with his many friends, after au absence of several months doing millwright work in Fenton, Linden and Bancroft. Thousands sent into Exile. Every year a large number of poor sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urged to go to another, climate. But this is costly and not always sure. Don't be anexile when Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption'wtrhtsttre you at homer It's the most lnfallable medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on e a ^ j . "'he first dose brings relief. Astounding cures result from persistent use. Trial bottles at F. A. Sigler's. Price 50c and $1.00. Evvery bottle guaranteed. EAST MARION. Those were very precious special meetings held at Hargerschool house the first of January. One notable fine feature of some of them was the singing and music, with Miss Augusta McDowell at the organ. A plesent incident of the Sunday morning service was the presentation of a new red lettered Bible to the faithful and well beloved pastor, Rev. N. W. Pierce. At the Sunday evening service, after listening to sublime sermon, a correct idea cannot be conveyed by words, the large congregation had the privilege of witnesing undisputable evidences of the truth of the scripture, that God's word shall not return unto Him void, but shall accomplish that which he pleases, and prosper in the things whereto He sends it. &!r. and Mrs. John Rubbins of this place have kindly consented to open their house for a pound and penDy social with literaiy and musical program for the benefit of Rev. N. W. Pierce, on Friday evening Jan. 31, 1902. Wirt Buerman has very kindly promised the use of his barn for hors es UNADILLA. Beulah and Horace Bond are sick with measles. The proceeds of the social last Friday night was $8.85. Mrs. Susan Davis transacted business at this place Monday. Mrs. Janet Webb is visiting at West Unadilla and Stockbridge. Wm. Pyper and wife visited at Wm. Tyler's, Stockbridge, Saturday. J. D. Colton and wife, of Chelsea, vioited here the first of this week. Roy Castoria and Daniel Van Buren, of Stockbridge' visited in town Sunday. Mrs. Dana Brown, of Williamston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah Barnum. L. K. Hadley and wife, Wm. Smith and wife were guests at Lou Clarks in Stockbridge, Saturday. Don't forget the Farmers' 01 ub at the basement o£ the church Jan. 25. An oyster dinner will be served. Chandler Lane, of this place, and Harry Reed, of North Lake, were guests of Miss Bessie Lane at Howell Sunday. Mrs. Bell Cherry, of Chicago, who has been very sick at the home of Mrs, Nancy May, is reported some better. Additional Local. To-Night At the Opera House Lecture by Re?. Fr. Uomerford. A one day farmers Institute will be held ot Iosco Feb. 18. H. E. Johnson has finished a course in pharmacy at Big Rapids and has accepted a position at Elsie. Mr. B. Cole and wife, of Rookford N. T. are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kennedy of this place. Guy Hinchey returned Tuesday after visiting with friends and relatives in Howell, Fowlerville, vYebberriile, Williamston, Perry and Morris. Will Bull, wife and daughter Lillian, Philander Bull and wife of Iosco, Geo. Bland and wife visited Fred Burgess and wife the first of the week. Mrs. Dr. Silisby formerly of this place but now of Missouri, has been visiting relatives in this county. She was a guest of Mrs. Samuel Grimes Fiiday. B. K. Pierce and wife left for Mnniy, Genesee county, Saturday, to visit relatives over Sunday, and especially to see the former's grandmother who recently fell and broke her hip. Her age, eighty-two years, makes her recovery doubtful.—Chesaning Argus. At the close of Sunday school last Sunday the following officers for the M. E. Sunday school were elected :— • Supt., Chas. Henry Secy., Agnes Andrews Treas., Jessie Green Ognst., Blanche Milne. Interesting Itema. A. J. Pratt of Webster, is fattening 1,000 lambs. He weighs the animals every Saturday. Jan. 4 he found they bad gained on an average of four and one-half pounds during the previous week.—Dexter Leader. The city council of Jackson has ordained and proclaimed that it shall be unlawful to spit on walks, stairways and in public places. The offender against this healthy, cleanly and commendable ordinance runs the risk of $1 up to $10.—Leslie Local. Would that Pinckney council would do the same. Robert Wasson shot a beautiful large white owl Saturday evening, which was sitting on the ridge of his father's barn. It is a splendid specimen, sells its match eyer seen, measuring as it does four feet nine inches from tip to tip. It was presented to Mr, Gay, who has sent it to Dexter for mounting,— Stockbridge Sun. A Public Library, . • j "'•• • i The foUowing shows that flowtH has an eye on a few of Carnegie's millions. It would be a grand thing for any tows if the tax wonld not prove too much of a burden. We TBUTT it will not be— New York, J an nary 9,1902, W. H. 8. Wood: Responding to your letter, if the city of Howell will pledge itself by resolution of council to support a free public library i t a cost of not less than a thousand dollars a year, and provide asuitable site, Mr. Carnegie will be glad to furnish ten thousand dollars for a free publio library building. Respectfully yours J AS. BERTRAM. Hamburg and Putnam Farmers Club. The Farmers1 Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Only, Saturday, Jan. 25. The following program will be given:— Music, Reading, Recitation, Music, Recitation, Recitation, Song, Recitation, Song, Paper, Song, Grace Lake Mrs. Placeway Nellie Fish Mrs. Bert Appleton Una Bennett Bray ton Placeway A. Schoenhals and wife Iva Placeway Mrs. Swarthout Ralph Bennett Iva Placeway Report of delegate to State meeting. CHEAP R4TES TO TORONTO, ONT. Student Volnteer Hovementfor Foreign Missions. For the above the Grand Trunk By. System will sell tickets at One Fare for the round trip on February 23, 24 and 25, valid to return, leaving Toronto not later than March 5, 1602. Inquire of agents of the Grand Trunk Ry. System and connections. A Unique Bequest. Among the experiences that helped a now prominent attorney to emerge from the condition of a briefless barrister he tells the following: One day a miserly old fellow came to him and asked that the young attorney draw up a will. you v was on that occasion. The invitation to attend is very j The annual meeting of the La NORTH LAKE. Mrs. Mary Si Is by is visiting her Bister, Mrs. R. S. Whalian. Miss Flora Bnrkhart is visiting her cousin Lena Parshall at Ann Arbor. Wm. Bnrkhart is in Detroit where he bae a position in a can factory. general and very cordial. Every lady and gentleman will be expecbring one or two more pounds of something for household use- Ladies are requested to bring cake, pies, pickels, fried-cakes, sandwiches and apples for refreshments. The kindness of those who bring apples will not soon be forgotten. Ladies will please hav e their names on their baskets and dishes and whatever else they bring with refreshments. Each lady will need to bring an empty lunch bo* with her name on inside cover. Each gentleman will need 30c, perhaps, before the evening is over. In some cases six cents will be required by the reception committee who condncts him to the cloak room and furnished him with a ticket for a supper box. When his ticket number is called he will receive the corresponding number, and can buy of the table committee at one penny per piece refreshments for himself and partner whose name will be on inside box cover/ Later in the evening a penny collection will be taken, and any who are so inclined can contribute more in aid of this most worthy cause. dies' Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the hall next Wednesday, Jan. 29. Dinner will be served. The Unadilla people after being without a bridge for over four months are wondering still when the commissioner will complete his job. Afcer he has done so, he can go way way and sit down. BRIGHTON. There is talk of two more electric roads through here; one from I\;ntiac via Milford, Brighton, Pettysville, Pinckney and Jackson. The other from Ann Arbor via Brighton to Fenton. Dr. H. F. Sigler was in Brighton last Saturday in consultation with Dr. Brown in regard to the illness of Alite May, daughter of Dr. H. M. Ptoimey. Faint hopes are held out for ber recovery. A Detroit Syndicate have purchased marl land in Hamburg on the line Ann Arbor Ry., John Case, J as, Cunningham, W. Benbam, Henry Appleton, C. Dunning, C. Roilison and Stewart Bros, are the sellers. One of the owners gave a leed to over 100 acres, hall'caih and hail' in stock. Some of i mail beds run CO It. deep. A New Society. An Ex-supervisors Association was organized at Howell last Thursday Jan. 9, the following officers were elected: President—S, S. Abbott, Fowlerville, Secretary—A. D. Thompson, Howell. Treasurer—Erastus W. Kennedy, Putnam. Executive Com.—W. W. Knapp, Osias Judd, L. K. Beach. Vice Presidents—Brighton, Eugene Hicks; Conway, J. B. Fuller; Cohoctab, Henry Bobm; Deerfield, Allen Holcomb; Genoa, Chas. Fishbeck; Green Oak, J. W. Edfjar; Hartland, H. B. Thompson; Handy, S. L.Bignell Hamburg, E. J. Sheriden; Howall, I.; W. Bush; Iosco, M. R. Foster; Marion H. Padley; Ocola, J. W. Browning; Tyrone, G. W. Barnes; Putnam, Jas. Marble; Unadilla, Thos. Howlett. February Jury. Who will be summoned to appear on the 4th : Cohoctah, John Ramer, John Bohm Deerfiiid, Albert Cameron, Bert Knapp Tyrone, Charles Canfield, John Lyons Oceola, Claua Abramson, Edward Murdock Howell, Plynn G. Henry, Samuel Hale Handy, George Gibson, John Loree Iosco, Warren Fowler, F. E. Beach Marion, C. E. Reynolds, Ned F. Chubb Genoa, Herman Burch, Alden Carpenter Brighton, R. J. Lyon, William Collins Green Oak, J. D. Peer, Fred Monahan Hamburg, Diek Richter, Wm. Fetherly Putnam, F. N. Burgess, D. W. Murta Hartland, James F. Gleason, John Worthington Unadilla, Floyd Isham Conway, , Benjamin Preston "How much cash nave the first Interrogation. "Waal, I dunno," responded the client; "somewheres nigh on to $30,000, I reckon." "How do you wish It divided?" "I want my old -woman to have $15,- 000, and you can say that I give and bequeath $5,000 to each of my three children," said the old man, unloading himself of the legal phrase with much gravity and deliberation. "What else do you wish to say?' "Say that to each of my several nieces and nephews I also give the sum of $5,000." "Hold on, sir; this is a work of supererogation. You have already disposed of all your money. How are they to be given the sums you specify?" "Gol darn 'em, let 'em work for it, as I did!" came the answer.—San Francisco Wave. fier'HTifrlmjre Y5otT" * The Emperor. Joseph II. was in the habit of walking about Incognito. One morning be went' into a coffee shop and asked for a cup of chocolate. He was plainly dressed and the waiters, being ignorant of his rank, insolently refused it, saying it wa« too early. Without making any reply he walked out and went Into a little coffee house hard by and asked for a cup of chocolate. The landlord answered that It should be ready In a moment. While he waited for it he walked up and down and was conversing on different subjects when the landlord's daughter, a very pretty girl, made her appearance. The emperor wished her good day and observed to her father that it was high time a flower in full bloom should marry before it faded. "Ah," replied the honest old man, "if I had but a thousand crowns I could marry her to a line young- man who Is very fond of her! But, sir, the chocolate is ready." Tjfc* J i y n e diKff for a pen, ink and paper, T^e giz: ;&n to fetch them, when he gave her an order on his banker for the thousand crowns. Its Owi Pun (aliment. "Prisoner, the witnesses nay you got Into a fight with the alderman from your ward, dnrinjr which 5 on hit his nose nearly off. That was disgraceful, barbarous and cruel." "It was. y'v honor. It burnt me tongue."—CI.lev.so Tribune. y ^ ^ - , v • '• $Eff. • .'id , 1 * . : • » ."•/•• :• J' ' • A >*:< % . A * ' .;.-<« Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch January 23, 1902 Description An account of the resource January 23, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-01-23 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/eefb85abad1fdc8044a35fc14d38b2f1.pdf 3082af81544f9fa29235720c1748a5a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. Such as how to get a physical copy of the item. Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the area of the document you want to save. If you want multiple pages printed please see staff to print the pages you want. <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/technology/#print" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View the library's printing information.</a> Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. VOL,XX •** KNEY, LIVINGSTON CO;, MICH., THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 1902. No. 5 LOCAL N E W S . Mrs, Henry Padley visited relatives in Mil ford the passt week. Geo. Teepie has betn tinder the Dr's care the past week with jaundice. About fifteen from here took in the dance at Gregory last Friday night. MONEY TO LOAN. 1 have money to loan in large or small amounts, and on moderate terms. If you need ready cash to meet your oblfgations or use for any immediate purpose, you can obtain the same from me and the business will be kept strictly confidential. James A. Greene. Pinckney, Mich. Edward A. Bowman, DEPARTMENT STORE HOWELL. - MICHIGAN BOWMAN'S t Is the place to buy tancy goods of all kinds. Art Needle Goods, Fancy China, Albums, Celluloid Goods, Dolls, Toys, Medallion, Stationery etc^ O u r prices w i l l s a v e you m o n e y . Tr 0 a t de B o w m a n ' s . Busy Store, H o w e l l . M i c h . Next to Postoffice. CROCKERY To make trade lively during the usually dull months of January and February, we are making SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS on our mammoth stock of Furniture and Crockery. Our buyer has just returned from Grand Rapids and Chicago, the largest furniture markets in the world, and we are prepared to give our customers the very latest ideas in Furniture, combined with the best of material, workmanship and finish. You cannot afford to miss this sale. Brokaw & Wilkinson. H O W E L L , M I C H . Lee Hoff of Dexter spent Sunday with his fathei here. Born to Rev, and Mrs. Shearer, a daughter, the past week. Born, to Mark Swarthout and wife Tuesday morning an eight pound boy. Mrs'. Eugene Acker is spending a few days with Mark Wilson's family. The Rev. Fts. Hally, of Jackson, spent a day last week with Fr. Comer* ford. On account of so much sickness the lecture last Tharsday night was poorly atteded. K. H. Crane was in Battle Creek and Stockbridge, on business the past week. Little Bernadind Lynch who had an attack of pneumonia along with the measles, is better. Miss Norma Vaughn has been suffering with pneumonia along rith the measles the past week. Last Friday there was an attendance in our school of 40 pupils out of 180 enrolled, jleasles was the cause. Chas. Bowman has sold his farm to Geo. Miller of Howell, and will move his family to Howell in the near future. J3. R. Brown our genial blacksmith put on 58 horseshoes, Monday and Tuesday 54 more, alone. Two rather full days. The business house of Goodnow in Howell will be known hereafter as Goodnow & Beach. Homer N. Beach becoming a member of the firm. Mrs.Ray- Thomas,^f-Gbarlotte, isaguest of her parents, Chas. Bowman and wife, The next day after her arrival she was taken with measles. Judge Smith has taken the matter under advisement in regard to granting James Ryan a new trial, and he will no doubt decide the motion at the F«b. term of court. The Peet Bro's. will give a musical entertainment at the High School room of Pinckney Tuesday evening Feb. 11 i902. Proceeds for Library funds. Admission 10 and 20 cents, lou want to come. Tha Anderson Farmers' Club will meet at the home of A. G. Wilson, Feb. 8. Oysters will be served as it is the annual meeting and the election of officers will take place. A large atteniance is desired. Rev. C. S. Jones has announced to his congregation that he will attend Oberlin College for a few years and that his pastorate here will cease in July. This will be unwelcome news to the many admirers of the reverend gentleman.—Chelsea Standard. Rev. E. H, Breembaugb, who was pastor of the M. P. church at Plainfield a few years a&o died Sunday afternoon the 19th inst in a hospital in Chicago after an operation. He was superintendent ot the Methodist hospital at Jt. Joseph Mo. He was buried in Agency, Iowa. I Oar fine weather caught cold Sunday night. F. L. Andrews waR home over Sunday and Monday. Nearly every family in town has the measles in it. In the last letter printed from Cuba, it should have read, the new president Ebtrada Pa!ma will be inaugrated in February, instead of elected. The Ladies' Aid of the Lakin appointment wilt meet at the borne of Mesdames Morgan and Burgess for dinner, Thursday Feb. 6. A cordial invitation is extended. Interesting Items. Gregory is advertising for a blind pig killer. A farmer in Green Oak figures out that the cost of keeping a dog is equal to the keeping of 60 hens. You need not be afraid to pay your subscription because the editor is not at borne. "The Devil s to Pay." The Ann Arbor and Lodie Plank Road Co, franchise expired last week, it has been in use sixty years. No more to'l will be paid. It costs $2,500 a month for coal alone to run the big power house of the D. Y. A. A. & J. at Ypsilanti.—Ex The electric road that can usi the fine water power at Birkett, might realize quite a saving. The first use ot aluminum for railway purposes in Michigan was madd by Hawks & Angus last week when their big cars commenced running from An n~Xf D"6r~to Jackson^- A: sec*I tion of the four miles long between Jackson and Michigan Center has been equipped with aluminum feed wires. There is said to be a line ol aluminum wire conveying power from Allegan to some electric light plant, but no instance of its use in Michigan for railway purposes except on the Hawks- Angus line.—Ex. e 1 V. x'l Underwear, Tennis Flannel and Hosiery, FEBRUARY 1st. TO 'FEBRUARY 15th. Ladies' Fleeced Underwear 23 and 44c each garment Ladies Union Suits $2.25 value, at $1.50 Men's Fleeced Underwear at 40c Boy's Fleeced Underwear at 20c Misses' and Children's Underwear 15, 20, 25 and 30c. One Lot Tennis Flannels 7c. One Lot Tennis Flannels 8c. One Lot Tennis Flannels 9c. One Lot Apron Ginghams 5c. A l l G l o v e s and M i f f s af (Lost. 25 Doz. Misses' and Children's Black Cotton Hose J8c Value, 2 p r s . f o r 2 5 est®. QneJot Ladies' Fine Shoes, Extention Soles, to close $1.79 One lot Ladies' $2.50 Turned Soles, to close at $2.10 Reduced Prices on Felts and Rubbers. Reduced Prices on Socks and Rubbers. F. G. JACKSON Electric Road Again. The D. Y. A. A. Electric line now charge 1^ cents per mile over its road. The Michigan Central of which it runs parallel only charge 2 cents; and peopie on short distances will pay the extra £ cent for conveniences. At this rate we do not see wherein lies the benefit as nearly all the electric roads run along the line of steam roads and they are bound to meet them in price. An electric road from Fenton south to Ann Arbor would toad, that part of country that have no access to steam roads. The same is true of a road from Northville via Whitmore Lake, Birkett, Pinckney to Lansing, it would open up as rich a farming community and busy villages as one need to find. •Cta To Our Patrons- We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes> to come and settle as soon as possible as we must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are, Very truly yours, TEEPLE & CADWELL An Illustrated Lecture. The lecture, "Sights and Scenes Abroad" by Rev. E. Collins, of Detroit at the Opera House Monday evening, was not so well attended as it would have been if the weather had been better. However, there were over 100 that braved the cold and were well paid for so doing. The boys had a good time until the lecture began of coarse, but then gave good attention to a most eloquent descriptive talk en what the reverend gentleman bad seen in his travels abroad. Rev. T. B. Lieth, of Plymouth, was also present and gave a short talk on the plans of the Loyal Guard which was well received, Mr. Leith is a firm believer in the order, and though his remarks were short they were to the point, Altogather the members of the Pinckney Division No. 46 have every reason to be proud ot their entertainment, and are entitled to credit for bringing to good a lecture to Pinckney free. Those who were present were well satwned, thote who were absent missed a treat. • /-. • .'••Sj.-.v' FOR SALB. ELM OR OAK PLANK, OR SQUARE TIMBER. I will also have a quanity of other hard-wood lumber at the mill. Enquire ot R. G. WEBB, Pinckney, Mich. Yoil Will Be Li/cku If you buy your Fall and Winter Suits now, during the month of January, We guarantee everything that ought to be guaranteed in made to measure dothing. TO EVERY CUSTOMER purchasing a suit of clothes or an overcoat now, we will make a present of A BEAUTIFUL SILK VEST, andyou may s e l e c t your pattern and s t y l e of vest. A l l these vests have been selling at from $5.00 to $/ .00 each. } Do not delay, but make your selections ! jiow, and get your Choice! I K, H. CRANE, Pinckney, J Agent for the Royal Tailors. Wake Up & r .482- And get your Valentine Before It is gone, ^ J k . of I§* F. A. SIGtEI. Also Dm** and St»tt4««i diaiUi rite 1 ¾ ^ ^ . ^ ¾ ^ ¾ ^ ^ ¾ ^ • J ^ - u ^ - J i ^ ^ ^ ^ i ^ / . - . OR ' • • • • • , - - - ^ 1 • ' • : / ' . ; ' • • • ' " ' • ' • ' ••. ' • ' •••: ' * • . . ' ' • . ' - - v j f i ^ j ^ j t .£,>..,..._: „..•__• _ v ;....-._:..: .'••••• " f ,•• • . - < > * & ' . ' • • i ' . _ • , • ! , . • • * " . u t . . . ' . " • « •'v'*<:^W- ••••• • «•' r . - ' . i > ' - r -V MX-'-: • « '» v u~> * • •- ' ,iVy, TA1MAGEVS SEEMOxN. , ?.*;'••('* a . i i ,•'•*. £%•'••• £& I" f"V -4 "A Mmcs AMO TRIALS OF THE .Dir- FntCMT OE0ADE3 OF ttFC. ^ ^ ' '• ' ' ' ' . .,w : • • ' • V i ^ V ' A B M N Y t a i l t f Xaa Coasld«i^d—Work • * fk* !fW«Hf2M »nd ThJrtU* Should with Splendid Beward fCopiTlfbt, DTB, LooJa Klopsch, N. Y.) Jan, 26.—From an unataadnoint Dr. Talmage in this Jooka at the duties and trials vUch belong to the different decades o t hnmaa Hit; text, Psalms ^c, 10, * ! * • 4aya of oar years are threescore y e a n and tea." The seventieth milestone of life is nam planted as at the end of the Journey. A tew go beyond it. Multitudes never reach it Whatever your age, I Will to-day directly address you, and ( shall apeak to those who are in the twenties, the thirties, the forties, the fifties, the sixties, and to those who are In tte seventies and beyond. Fbst, then, I accost those of you who are in the twenties. You are full of expectation. You are ambitious— that is, if you amount to anything—for some kind of success, commercial or merhanirrt) or professional or literary or agricultural or aooial or moral. If I And some one in the twenties without any sort of ambition, I feel like saying. "My friend, you have got on the wrong planet. This is not the world for you. You are going to be in the way. Have you made your choice of poorhouses? You will never be able to pay for your cradle. Who is going to settle for your board? There is a mistake about the fact that you were born at all." Some of the mightiest things for God .mad eternity have been done in the twenties. Aa long as you can put the •gore 2 before the other figure that helps describe your age I have high hopes about you. Look out for that figore 2. Watch its continuance with as much earnestness as you ever watched anything that promised you salvation or threatened you demolition. What A critical time—the twenties! While they continue you decide yonr occupation and the principles by which you will be guided; you make your meat abiding friendships; you arrange your home life; you fix your habits. Lord God Almighty, for Jesus Christ's sake, have mercy on all the men and women in the twenties! ; Next 1 accost those in the thirties. Too are at an age when you find what a tough thing It is to get recognized and established in your occupation or .profession. In some respects the hardest decade of life is the thirties, because the results are generally so far behind the anticipations. Nine-tenths . of the poetry of life has been knocked oat of you since you came into the thirties. Men in the different professions and occupations saw that you rislag, and they must put an esor you might somehow way. They think you mast be suppressed. * Oh, the thirties! Joseph stood before rfcaisnh at thirty; David was thirty yesoa oM whan he began to reign; thw height of Solomon's temple was thirty cnbits; Christ entered upon his active ministry at thirty years of age; Judas sold blm for thirty pieces of silver. Oh, the thirties! What a word suggestive of triumph or disaster! Next I accost the forties. Yours is the decade of discovery. I do not saeaa the discovery of the outside, but the discovery of yourself. No man hnows hiawjelf until he is forty. By that time he has learned what he can oo or what he cannot do. He thought he had commeKcial genius enough to a millionaire, but now he is to make a comfortable liv- He thought he had rhetorical that would bring him Into the United States senate; now he is const he can successfully argue a case before a petit jury. He he had medical skill that him a Mott or a Grosse or a WlBard Parker, or a Sims; now he his sphere is that of a family prescribing for the ordinary ailmeats tkut afflict our race. He is half way through life's journey and be la la a position to look backward or He has more good sense ha ever had. He knows human for he has been cheated often to see the bad side of it, and so many graciou* and splendid souls he also side of it. next accosts the Afties. it looks when in writing yonr ace yon snake the first of the two abjures a 6. This is the decade which shows what the other decades have been. If a young man has sown Wild oats awd be has lived to this time, 3M reaps the harvest of it in the fifties, ,or if by necessity he was compelled .to overtoil in honest directions he is to settle up with exacting naduring the fifties. Scirheumatlsms and neuraland insomnias have hair begins to whiten and. Although he may have worn spectacles before,, now he asks the optician for No. 14 or No. 12 or No. 10. When he gets a cough and is almost cured, he hacks and clears bis throat a good while afterward. O ye who are tn the fifties, think of it! A half century of blessings to be thankful for and a half century subtracted from an existence which, in the most marked cases of longevity, hardly ever reaches a whole century. By this time you ought to be eminent for piety. You have been in so many battles you ought to be a brave soldier. You have made so many voyages you ought to be a good sailor. So long protected and blessed, you ought to have a soul full of doxology. In Bible times in Canaan every fifty years was by God's command a year of jubilee. The people did not work that year. If property had by misfortune gone out of one's possession, on the fiftieth year it came back to him. If he had fooled it away, it was returned without a farthing to pay. If a man had been enslaved, he was in that year emancipated. A trumpet was sounded loud and clear and long, and it was the trumpet of jubilee. They shook hands, they laughed, they congratulated. What a time it was, that fiftieth year! And if under the old dispensation it was such a glad time, under our new and more glorious dispensation let all who have come to the fifties hear the trumpet of jubilee that I now blow. My sermon next accosts the sixties. The beginning of that decade is more startling than any other. In his chronological journey the man rides rather smoothly over the figures 2 and 3 and 4 and 5, but the figure 6 gives him a big jolt. He says: "It cannot be that I am sixty. Let me examine the old family record. I guess they made a mistake. They got my name down wrong in the roll of births." But no, the older brothers or sisters remember the time of his advent, and there is some relative a year older and another relative a year younger, and, sure enough, the fact is established beyond all disputation. . Sixty! Now your great danger is the temptation to fold up your faculties and quit. You will feel a tendency to reminiscence. If you do not look out, you will begin almost everything with the words, "When I was a boy." But you ought to make the sixties more memorable fbr~God ~andr the truth than the fifties or the forties or the thirties. You ought to do more during the next ten years than you did in any thirty years of your life because of all the experience you have had. You have committed enough mistakes in life to make you wise above your juniors. Now, under the accumulated light of your past experimenting, go to work for God as never before. When a man in the sixties folds up his energy and feels he has done enough, it is the devil of Indolence to which he is surrendering, and God generally takes the man at his word and lets him die right away. My subject next accosts those in the seventies and beyond. My word to them is congratulation. You have got nearly if not quite through. You have 3afely crossed the sea of life and are about to enter the harbor. You have fought at Gettysburg, and the war is over—here and there a skirmish with the remaining sin of your own heart and the win of the world, but I guess you are about done. There may be some work for you yet on a small or large scale. Bismarck of Germany vigorous iu the eighties. The prime minister of England strong at seventytwo. Haydn composing his oratorio, "The Creation," at seventy years of age. Noah Webster, after making his world renowned dictionary, hard at work until eighty-five years old. Rev. Daniel Waldo praying in my pulpit at one hundred years of age. Humboldt producing the immortal "Cosmos" at seventy-six years. William Blake at sixty-seven learning Italian so as to read Dante in the original. John Wesley stirring great audiences at eighty-five. William C. Bryant, without spectacles, reading in my house "Thanatopsis" at eighty-three years of age. Christian men and women in all departments serving God after becoming septuagenarians and octogenarians and nonagenarians prove that there are possibilities of work for the aged, but I think you who are passed the seventies are near being through. How do you feel about it? You ought to be jubilant, because life is a tremendous struggle, and if you have got through respectably and usefully you ought to feel like people toward the close of a summer day seated on the rocks watching the sunset at Bar Harbor or Cape May or Lookout Mountain. I am glad to say that most old Christians are cheerful. Daniel Webster visited John Adams a short time before his death and found him in very infirm health. He said to Mr..Adams: "I am glad to see you. I hope you are getting along pretty well." The reply was: 'Ah, sir, quite' the contrary. I find I am a poor tenant, occupying a house much shattered by time, rt sways and trembles with every wind iad T,tat is w^gs, sirt the imoiorct, •—** as near as I can make out, does not intend to make any repairs," , An a^ed, woman .seat to her physician and told hMn of, her ailmanta and tile doctor said: "What would you havo me do, madam? I cannot make you young again." She replied: '7 know that, doctor. What I want you to do is to help me to grow old a little longer." The young have their troubles before them; the old have their troubles behind them. You have got about all out of this earth that there is in it Be glad that you, an aged servant of God, are going to try another life and amid better surroundings. Stop looking back and look ahead. Oh, ye in the seventies and the eighties and the nineties, .your best days are yet to come, your grandest associations are yet to be formed, your best eyesight is yet to be kindled, your best hearing is yet to be awakened, your greatest speed is yet to be traveled, your gladdest song Is yet to be sung. The most of your friends have gone over the border, and you are going to join them very soon. They are waiting for you; they are watching the golden shore to see you land; they are watching the shining gate to see you come through; they are standing by the throne to see you mount. What a glad hour when you drop the staff and take the scepter, when you quit the stiffened joints and become an immortal athlete! But hear, hear; a remark pertinent to all people, whether in the twenties, the thirties, the forties, the fifties, the sixties, the seventies or beyond. What we all need is to take the supernatural into our lives. Do not let us depend on brain and muscle and nerve. We want a mighty supply of the supernatural. We want with us a divine force mightier than the waters and the tempests, and when the Lord took two stops on bestormed Galilee, putting one foot on the winds and the other on toe waves, he proved himself mightier than hurricane and billow. We want with us a divine force greater than the fires, and when the Lord cooled Nebuchadnezzar's furnace until Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego dfd not even have to fan themselves he proved himself mightier than the fire. We want a divine force stronger than the wild beast and when the Lord made Daniel a lion tamer he proved himself stronger than the wrath of the jungles. ^rhere are so many diseases in the afes world we want with us a divine Physl clan capable of combating ailments, and our Lord when on earth showed what, he could do with catalepsy and paralysis and ophthalmia and dementia. Oh, take this supernatural into all your lives! How to get it.' Just as you get anything you want—by application. A man got up in a New York prayer meeting and said: "God is my partner. I did business with him for twenty years and failed every two or three years. I have been doing business with him for twenty years and have not failed once." Oh, take the supernatural into all your affairs! I had such an evidence of the goodness of God in temporal things when I entered life, I must testify. Called to preach at lovely Belleville, in New Jersey, I entered upon my work. But there stood the empty parsonage, and not a cent had I with which to furnish it. After preaching three or four weeks the officers of my church asked me if I did not want to take two or three weeks' vacation. I said, "Yes," for I had preached about all I knew, but I feared they must be getting tired of me. When I returned to the village after the brief vacation, they handed me the key of the parsonage and asked me if I did not want to go and look at it. Not suspecting anything had happened, I put the key into the parsonage door and opened it, and there was the hall completely furnished with carpet and pictures and hatrack, and I turned into the parlors and they were furnished—the softest sofas I ever sat on—and into the study, and I found it furnished with bookcases, and I went into the bedrooms.and they were furnished, and into the pantry, and that was furnished with every culinary article, and the spiceboxes were filled, and a flour barrel stood there ready to be opened, and I went down into the dinlngroom, and the table was set and beautifully furnished, and Into the kitchen, and the stove was full of fuel, and a match lay on the top of the stove, and all I had to do in starting housekeeping was to strike the match. God inspired the whole thing, and if I ever doubt his goodness all up and down the world call me an ingrate. I testify that I have been in many tight places, and God always got me out, snd he will get you out of the tight places. But the most of you will never reach the eighties or the seventies or the sixties or the fifties or the forties. He who passes Into the forties has gone far beyond the average of human life. Amid the uncertainties take God through Jesus Christ as your present and eternal safety. The longest life is only a small fragment of the great there. • - * The highest calls may come from the *csliest circiuastances. PWLiWsw .TBI Mm L :WMfittMA« (From the Pall Mall Oasette. London.) * ^QPiO^'n on returning home lata ,ips a dreary winter's, *igh|/hae* oar symnatbyy gone out to- thaf poor, old ni^t-watphmsn as he sat "huddled up over his cage Are, overlooking the ex? /eavations' which our city council in their wisdom or otherwise, allow the different water companies to make so frequently in our congested streets. In all weathers and under ail cltmatie conditions, the poor old night-watchman Is obliged to keep watch over the companies' property, and to see that the red lights are kept burning. What a life, to be sure; what privations and hardships; no wonder they have aches and pains, which nothing but St Jacob's Oil can alleviate. "Old Joe" is in the employ of the Lambeth Water Works, and is well and favorably known. He has been a night-watchman for many years, in the course of which he has undergone many experiences. What with wet and cold, fc«> contracted rheumatism and sciatica, which fairly doubled him up, and it began to look a serious matter for old Joe whether he would much longer be able to perform his duties, on which his good wife and himself depended for a livelihood; but as it happened, a passerby, who had for some nights noticed Old Joe's painful condition, presented him with a bottle of St Jacob's Oil, and told him to use it. Old Joe followed the advice given; he crawled home the next morning and bade his wife rub his aching back with the St. Jacob's Oil "a gentleman gave him/' and undoubtedly his wife did rub, for when old Joe went on duty at night he met his friend and benefactor, to whom he remarked: "Them Oils you gave me, Guv'nor, did give me a doing; they was like pins and needles for a time, but look at me now," and old Joe began to run and jump about like a young colt AH pain, stiffness and soreness had gone; he had been telling everybody he met what St Jacob's Oil had done for him. Old Joe says now he has but one ambition in life, and that is to always to be able to keep a bottle of St Jacob's OU by him for he-says there is nothing like it in the world. St. Jacob's Oil serves the rich and the poor, high and low the same way. It has conquered pain for fifty years, and it will do the same to the end of tirce. It has no equal, consequently no competitor; it has msny cheap imitations, but simple facts like the above tell an honest tale with- which noth^ fng on earth can compete. raw mmmi^jywtm CANADA. la * letter written from-Prince Ah fbeisj, «|M*a4Qh»wsn, one J f ^ b e ditv .trJatnhjSk western Canada^ by Henry Laughlin to Dr. C. T. FieU p£ Chase, Michigan, and .which appeared*^ the Reed City (Michigan) ftarion, appeared flttrrbUewifif: »***. "If any one should ask you how I like it up here, tell them I em perfectly well sstisfiftd; for me it is just the place. I have as good a piece of land as ever laid outdoors* WmUdn't tz< change it for the whole of Lake County, or at least the township of Chase. "Of course, I have not been here very long,, but as much of the country as I have seen it cannot be beat any* where. We bad as good crops here last fall as I ever saw, and everything gets ripe in good shape. We had aa good ripe potatoes as I ever ate in my Ufa. There is no better place for stock on the continent than here. Horses and cattle will do as good running out all winter hese as they do where they are fed all winter there. Have built me a residence and now all 1 want is a wife to keep bouse for me* I hare seme breaking already done on my place, but next summer I intend to have mere done and then X wjll be ready for business, "We have had a very fine winter so far. It has not been much below zero, if any, excepting about a week in the middle of November. It has been quite cold the past day er two. We are in log shanties, and they are just muddled up on the outsfde, and nothing has frozen on the Inside as yet There is no wind or rain, just nice, steady weather all the time." Apply to any agent of the Canadian government. TOLD ON MILWAUKEE. 8o«!al Prooea* of Getting Acquainted In That City Illustrated. The teacher of an intermediate grade in a Milwaukee school the other day was "showing off" her pupils before a number of visitors. The spelling class was on the floor and one small, red-headed boy was given the word "introduction." He paused, twisted his lips, stared and then, in a faltering way, spelled it correctly, and then seemed rather surprised that he had done it. "Do you know what the word means?" asked the teacher. "N'm." "What? You don't know what 'introductioa' means? Well, now, I'll explain it to you. Does your mother ever have callers?" "Yes'm." "Well, now, suppose that two women came to call on your mother. Your mother knowB one of the women, but doesn't know the other. She has never seen the.woman and doesn't even know her name. Now, how would she become acquainted with this woman and find out her name?" "She'd send me out for a can of beer." As that was the correct answer, says the New York Tribune, the teacher had nothing further to say. I* Dtobetee C arable T Halo, Ind., Jan. 27th.—In answer, Mrs. L. C. Bowers of this place baa this to say: "I had Kidney Trouble which, neglected, finally ran into Diabetes; my teeth all got loose and part of them came out; I passed from one and a half to two gallons of water In twentyfour hours, and such a burning sensation attended it that I could hardly bear i t I lost forty pounds In flesh and was very much discouraged. "Two doctors treated me and I took every Kidney Medicine X could hear of, but got no relief whatever from any* thing till I began to use Dodd's Kidney nils. "Seven boxes of this remedy drove away every symptom I have mentioned." Courentratloa Camp* la X.nsonv Guerrilla warfare in the Province ef Batangas, Luzon, to be crushed by harsher methods. The natives have been ordered to move into concentration camps near the garrisons. "To the Shade or the Palm." The C H. & D. Ry. have inaugurated through car service from Detroit t o St. Augustine, Flo. commencing January 7th. Through cars will leave Detroit every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the Florida Resort season. The trains are made up of through Pullman Sleepers, Parlor and Cafe cars, offering the public the finest type of modern train service. For particulars and rates address J. A. WILLIAMSON, D. P. •A-.-,-Toledo, O. — — Lots of men j o i n ' a secret *oc!ety because they think its emblem will show up well on their wat.'h chains. There is more Catarrh m this section of the country than all other dheases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. Ror a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it Incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease, aad therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken Internally in doses from 10 drops to a te*8poonfuL It acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure, fiend for clroularsand testimonials. Address- F. 3. CHENEY * CO., Toledo. Ohio, Sold by Druggists, fte, HalTs Family Pills are the best Three things a woman should1 never forget—an engagement, a promise and train time. Ia Whiter V— Allan's f o e * a powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable^ nervous, and often cold and damp. It you have Chilblains, sweating, sore feet or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. Sold by ail druggists and shoe storea, 26c. Sample sent FREE. Addr< Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, NL Y. T» taww how to grow oW Is the masterwork at wisdom and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living. The cabbage is a> development of a common seaweed* whfreh grows wild en every coast of Europe. A Cave for the Tobacco Habit. Mrs. J. Kay. A. W. Higa street, Dea afomea, fima* ha*6fee«vered a bamlesa aad laexpeaw ire resaedtf tor the tobacco habit, wale* kaa ou*e* sornaabaa* aad aeu4reds of ethers. Any drngckt saw pot tt an. The preeertpUo* aid ^-=-^ tt free for a stamp to pay postage. rhe fee We tremWe before opinion, the foolish defy ft. thB wise judge it, the skRIfttl direct it. PUTNAM FADELESS. DYES color sUk,woolor cotton perfectly at one boilimg. Sold by druggists, 10c per package. -*«u One woman always pays S|ere attention to what another wonejas^heai<ui than to what she says. " - All Batterers Prone BaMamattem should try MATT J. JOHNSON'S 6061 Guarantee goes with it. Try it. What the devil did In the garden of Eden every sinner would try to do In heaven. Veaesoela Bebele Active. Venezuelan insurgents have begun active operations against Castro's government in several places. Sure to be arrested! Any ache or pain by- Hamlin's famous Wizard O.I. Your Druggist sells it. William is the Christian name that has belonged to the greatest number of distinguished persons Mrs. WlaaloWa Boottttas- Byr**, t«* tbUdna taetMaa, MftoM «M sua* refteom iB. *u*ytp3a. caret wtad AOW riia batu*. There are not many whom Ood can trust to know the real meaning of their work. BUSS BLSAOHMfO BXUB should be in every home. A*k jour groeer for It sua take no substitute. 10o a package. To Ours a Cold In One day. Take Laxative Brotno Ouinins Tsmeva djTiggtat»T»fnndnK»nfylfitf»4Utowre.J6c. One of thf first things a backslider does is to pray for the Lord to give blm more work. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an,infallible medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. Sajrttfj^ Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17,190ft Never make resolutions; then you will r saved from the trouble oX breaking 4themt ^ . •* - ' ^ J ^ - J j . * * * i ' 1 ' 1 • • • . . . • , ' - • v ' • • ••(»• -'; > *.« ' • ' ^ . V ' - .' : • i , » :VC j " ' ,. - • * • . *? -- * * •* .fl -;':.-• ,^r. ,,-^. «,*!" 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The rector owed his.popularity more to a single grace than to the whole big sum of his virtues—a grace of sympathy so rare, so discriminating, BO replete with charity as to make him quite unofficially, of course, but In a very real sense, the confessor of his. people. But with Billy the vector could make no headway. Billy was his thorn In the flesh, an ever-present appeal to his sympathy, but dodging every expression.vof it with the elusiveness of a phantom. His kindliest overtures glanced the armor of the child's reserve. One day the rector took him perforce for a drive, hoping to thaw this stolid unresponsiveness. He told his most thrilling stories; Billy remained utterly aloof. The rector was approaching a state of actual discomfiture when Billy himself snapped the tension by dropping adroitly from the phaeton. He disappeared in the brush like a scared rabbit The rector decided to bide his tlm«. It was in harvest time that Billy's mother breathed her last, swiftly, tranquilly, meekly grateful for her release. Billy's father had bullied her into a stingless grave. Billy's father, a burly, Irascible farmer, had long since tired of his sickly wife; he was doubtless glad of his release. But he felt a fresh displeasure against her; she had died in his busiest season without consulting his convenience. Billy's conception of death was very nebulous. He observed the funeral preparations with "a"'soft o f wonder?- though the unwonted stillness and darkness made his heart flutter. It was not until the rector led him to the bier and tenderly told him to kisB his mother good-bye, and the tall man with black gloves screwed on the lid, that Billy began to apprehend. The chill of desolation came upon him and he sobbed softly, unobtrusively lest his father should hear. He had smarted too often for the offense to take risks. At last the casket was lowered and the rector's voice became more solemn. Billy .sobbed audibly. He drew as near the rector as he dared and increased the distance from MB father. Presently Billy heard a thud. ''Ashes to ashes, dust to dust," and the rector had thrown a clump of dirt at his mother! He moaned aloud in his anguish. To Billy, who knew nothing of symbolism, the act savored only of unfriendliness. He interpreted it in the light of ilia own experience, and in road-side warfare with his kind, Billy had learned the value of pebbly sand as ammunition. Hence the rector's difficulty with his young parishioner. The farmer lost no time in bringing home a buxom widow whose quarrelsome progeny soon crowded' Billy out. A nostalgia for the woods seized him; he became nomadic In his effort at selfeffacement, and his father, who hated He sniffed at Billy. the sight of his under-sized offspring "slinking around like a whipped dog." was not sorry. >Xo wonder Billy passed as "sullen, sluggish, sneaking." Billy exulted in woodcraftr He knew the boggy hollows where the violets and blood-root grew; the songs of the birds were the familiar voices of his friends, and he studied the habits of !|he birds and chipmunks with the fervor of a naturalist. Billy did not miss his mother's kisses to poignantly in the forest , In the course of time a new interest <eame into Billy's life. One dny in passing the rectory he saw a little, yellow pig frisking about the lawn in the most unaccountable fashion. Billy -stopped short in amassment It wasn't a~plg after all, but could it be—yes, It was a dog, a tawny, little rolyboly with a black stripe down his back, *nd a tail that curled like a pig's, and •a face that reminded Billy of old Uncle Ike's bulldog, only it was black and looked less dangerous. Billy sidled up to the fence and whistled softly. The pug frisked over with his nose inquisitively tilted. He sniffed at Billy and then backed off. Evidently he was »ot prepossessed. Billy dived into his pocket for his lunch and held It eoaacingly between the palings, but the pug was not to be baited with coarse bread and ham. He had never eaten so mean a meal in all his petted, well-fed life. Billy did hot consider this a bad beginning, however; he was so accustomed to being snarled at by the surly country dogs. Billy finally broke the Ice in this "How came you to do it?" wise. Having heard of the pug's predilection for candy, he determined to play his trump card. He had long carried in a sale Inner~pocket-a niekel which he kept partly for the lack of a suitable investment and partly because the consciousness of ownership expressed in dollars and cents is so sweet to a boy. Now Billy had so fallen under the spell of the pug's enchantments that he cheerfully spent his nickel penny by penny, for the toothsome commodity which was the price of the dog's good will. And the weeks of joyous fellowship that followed left Billy nothing to regret in his bargain. Billy's new-found happiness came to a sudden end, however, when he saw sinister signs of departure about the rectory. The rector's guests were going, and the impending separation from his dear, canine playfellow filled him with despair. Now, Billy could not know that the dog had been given to the rector's wife. He assumed that as it had arrived with the strangers, it would also depart with them. Billy thought the situation over in bitter rebellion. Gradually he evolved a way out of his trouble. He remembered with a thrill the long-disused shanty in a clearing in the woods, where he kept a rusty, old musket and other valuables safe from the vandal- Ism of his step-brothers. What could be simpler than to secrete the dog in this safe place—yes, Indefinitely? Billy would bring hiB own portions of meat and c^kes for him to eat. and there were a few corn sacks in the barn which would do admirably for his bed. Billy acted upon this alluring plan. A week elapsed and Billy heard rumor of the distress at the rectory which took the edge off his satisfaction. The rector's wife had actually been seen in tears—a state of things poor Billy had not foreseen. His conscience began to work In deadly earne s t and he would hug the dog in a passion of repentance. His mother's griefs were too fresh in his mind for him to be Indifferent to tears. An old formula which she had patiently instilled became luminous with meaning. "Do unto others." Assuredly. Billy's conscience had become sadly over-weighted. Yes, he would take the dog back and make a clean breast of it. He thought of what might happen when the rector told his father, with dark misgivings, but he would know that the rector's wife was not crying. At twilight they started. Billy wished that he felt like frisking, too, but his courage oozed with every step. Billy's rap brought the rector to the door. The pug yelped delightedly. In the noisy welcome that followed Billy would have slipped away, but the rector drew him inside. "Where did you find him. Billy?" "Didn't find him/' said Billy laconically, , "Where has he been?" as "I had him." Billy was dreadfully scared, but he was not ready to tell the whereaboutr of fcla t»is*torh4ns4 • The rtctor took another tackv^Billr; did jw bring aim back because you were sorry you had doss wrong*?" The rector was sounding hit "moral sense * Billy's head dropped lower. "Who required you to bring him back?" "Nobody," Billy muttered. "You brought him because you were sorry for us/' suggested the rector's wife, gently. BUly raised his beautiful eyes to hew in a flash of gratitude. The rector started. It gave the plain, features the effect of an illumination. "My dear," she continued, drawing him to her, "how came you to do it?" Billy burst into tears. "I didn't want him to go away." The lad's life was bared before them In its great frlendlessness. The childless mother clasped the motherless child to her heart. Finally she said, "Billy, how would you like to be our little son—to live with us and have the dog for your very own?" Billy's arms tightened about her neck in an excess of feeling. And so it came to pass. "PIE OR TART"? Don't Say, "Both, If Yon Please"— Learn to Distinguish. "Do you know the difference between a pie and a tart?" How often have you heard this asked at a dinner table when the conversation languishes, and how fruitful of argument the question invariably is! Half a dozen "correct" answers are given in as many minutes. The fact Is, the point is not capable of such an easy explanation as might be supposed. "A pie contains meat, a tart fruit," says some one. Quite so, but who ever would deny the existence of apple pie? The famous Lord Dudley was heard to remark at a sumptuous dinner given by Prince Esterhazy, "God bless my soul! No apple pie." And he should certainly have known what he was talking about, for this was his favorite dish. Further, there exists a volume (dated 1863) entitled "The Compleat Cook," wherein are to be found descriptions of how to make a "partridge tart" and an "olive pye." History may thus be said to veto the "meat-and-fruit" theory. Mrs. Beeton, by the way, who should be the supreme court of appeal In a matter of this: kln^^nglojiously ^escribes her recipe as an "apple tartor pie." Next comes an even more plausible explanation. "A pie is closed; a tart is open"; thus pronounce by far the majority of the oracles on this momentous subject. There is admittedly much to be said in support of this argument. The aforementioned Lord Dudley, who was once questioned as to his correctness in speaking of apple "pie," held to the "closed-and-open" theory, while Lord Alvanley's apricot "tart" was an uprooted structure, although sometimes ornamented with a grille of crosspieces. But the word "pie" as any authority will tell you, is, in its origin, an abbreviation of the word "pastry" And we have yet to meet a self-respecting tart whose basis was other than (more or less indigestible) "pastry." Wherefore any tart may be correctly called a pie, though not every pie, as we shall now demonstrate, can be described as tart. The whole thing turns on the origin of the word tart. The French tourte gives the clue. It leads us to the Latin torta—English "twisted." A "pie" is that which is made of pastry, whatever its form or contents. A "tart" is that which is made of pastry twisted. The merest twiggle of culinary art on the summit of an otherwise unornaraented pork pie confers upon it the proud right to the title of tart. On the other hand, conceive, if possible, a totally plain dish of fruit supported on a slab of bald farinaceous pastry, and, despite all preconceived Ideas to the contrary, you may unhesitatingly label it "pie."— Pall Mall Gazette. £ a s y Enough for Anyone. On a wager a man at. Iola is attempting to eat one quail a day for thirty days. It is inexplicable how the old delusion that a man cannot eat one quail a Say for thirty days holds its own. Any man can eat one quail a day for thirty days. At Lawrence some years ago Will Upton ate two quails a day for more than thirty ioys. For the first week or two he starved himself with the idea that he myst keep up an appetite. After that he sometimes ate three or four of the birds in a day. Another old fraud on the public is the belief that a horse cannot pull a sack of sand at the end of a 200-foot rope. Any cow pony in Kansas will go off on a lope with such a sack.—Kansa? City Journal. A CWd Rejoinder. "Dere ain't much sympathy in dis world, an' dat's a fack," said Meandering Mike. "I took dat policeman into me confidence I told him dat I had had all de troubles extant—dat I was jes' a collection of sorrows." "What did he do?" "He looked me over, an' den said it was about time fur him to take up a collection." Enormous #*p*fid1tur*ft aggrsgfttlaf $200,000,000,, will he m*4« by ttw raU* roads of the United States during the current year, if the plans announced by the several companies are fulfilled. This colossal total does not 'include the million* usually charged up to operating expenses, but covers the cost of digging tunnels in New York city and elsewhere, improving road* beds for- thousands of miles with ballast and 1,000,000 tons of steel rails, new bridges, cars, locomotives, etc. The effect of these plans upon the steel Industry has already l)een felt in a renewal of activity In the mills, insuring a prosperous year alike for manufacturers and men. Hobaoa Caa't Retire. A naval retiring board has declined to recommend the retirement of Capt. Richmond P. Hobson. He himself applied for retirement, complaining that his eyes had suffered permanent injury from heat and glare while he was at Sautiago nnd afterward In the drydoek at Hong Kong, where two vessels of the Spanish fleet sunk by Dewey, were repaired. The board found that his eyes were not permanently injured. Representative Smith Too Late. It has Just been discovered that through a cable error an Associated Press dispatch of Ia#?t week announced that the death sentence upon Cowmaudunt Scheepers of the Boer army had been confirmed by Gen. Kitrkner and that he would be executed next Saturday. The fact Is that he was executed on last Saturday, Jau. IS, After t h e O f l c e r a . One of the first effects of the admission of the Danish islands as territorial colonies is that an entire new suite of American officers must be supplied the new people. There inuat be a governor, a secretary, a supreme court and a score more of minor orlicers. The president is already receiving applications. T o R e m o v e T a x . Representative H. C. Smith has introduced a bill to repeal the section of the war revenue law placing a special tax of $.")0 on banks of $23,000 and $2 extra for every adtilrioual thousand dollar capital over $25,000. The National Bank association has asked that the tax be repealed. He has also introduced a bill to remove the tax on freight bills of lading. T o R e l e a s e Miin S t o n e . The United States minister, John G. A. Leishman. says the brigands who abducted Mfes Ellen M. Stone and Mine. Tsllka, Sept. 3, have agreed to accept the amount of ransom raised by subscription. The place of payment is Ai_ow the only question. AMUSEMENTS IN DETROIT. WEEK ENDING FEB. 1. DETROIT OPERA HOUSE—E. H. Sotbern in "If I were King"—Eve. at 8; Wed., Sat. Mat. at 2. LYCEUM THEATEU-"The Night ct the Fourth" —Matinees ^5c: Evenings 15c. 2Ec. 50c and7ic. W H I T N E T GRAND—r 'The Villa** Parson"— Matinees 10c, loc. anl2Jc; Eve. lOe, 20cand3fc. WONDERLAND—Afternoons at Sand 4. 10c. \bc andSJc; Eve. at7:3J and 9:15. lUc, 15c and 23c T H E MARKETS. Detroit.—Cattle: Good, steady at last week's prices; mixed butchers. 10 to 15c lower; stockers and feeders about steady; milch oows, good kind, steady, common, lower: average prices. $25 to $50. HGJJS— Market dull, 15 to fiOc. lower than last week; buyers and sellers far apart, opening price. $6@6 05; closed steady at 5 to 10c lower than last week. Sheep— Best lambs. $5 50@6 7E: light to good mixed lots. 15 10<ft5 40; yearlings. *4<§4 50; fair to gaod butchers, t&£i3 75; culls and common, *2vi3, Buffalo.—Cattle: Market quiet but steady. Common to good. $&'a$ 2.'; ch-lce. $S 50Ca8 75. Hogs—Best heavy. S* 5066 KO; mixed paekars, $€ 4<VS6 50; pigs. J5 5065 65; roughs, So 40"ijo 75; stags, $4@4 50. S h e e p - Tops mixed. $4 15@4 50; handy wethers. $4 60>?/4 75; yearlings. $4 5V&5; culls to good. $2f<i4 10; Canadas. dull; top lambs. $6(¾6 13; culls to good. *3 7Mi5 90. Chicago,—Cattle: Good to prime. $6 50® 7 25: poor to medium. t¥<i<n: stockers and feeders,S2 25^i4 75; cows. $1 501(4 75; heifers. $2 :5<ft."> 55; earners. $l£r2 25; bulls, $2 251T 4 60: ciilves. $2 50ft'C 25; Texas fed steers. JU<fVb' 25. Hogs—Mixed and butchers. 55 fO rati -JO; good to choice heavy, 16 30<iit> 50; r< t:gh heavy. 58¾6 25: light. $5 60176: b.Jlk of i-ales, $5 9^78 35. Sheep—Good to chole* wrlhors. $4 #>ff5: western sheep. >4 25': ." 75: native lambs, $3 2^Xti6 10; western lambs. JoiJiG. G r a i n . E t r . Detroit.—Wheat: No. 1 white. 5HV: No. 2 red. *<c; No. 3 red. Sti.-»; mixed winter. SSc; by sample, 1 ear at S7o per b$i. Corn —No. 3 mixed. tkV; No. 3 yellow, 61^0. Oats—No. 2 white. 4$^c; No. 3 do. 47^0; rejected. 1 car at 47c per bu. Chicago.—Wheat; No. 3. 74^74^0; No. 2 red. S31 5«iMV Oats—No. 2. 45«i45¾; No. 3 white. 43'fi44^.c. Corn: No. 3 mixed, W-S, \ o . 3 yellow. fi2-\c. New York.—Wheat: No. 2 red. S7%c f o b .Hflout; No 2 red. S»^c elevator; No 1 ."jorthern Ouluth. SSHc f o b afloat; No 1 bar<l Manitoba. J*»*e f o b afloat. C o r n - No 2. *>7*so elevator and 8 7 V f o b afloat. Oats—No 2. 50c; No 3, 4Sc: No 2 white. :.2.'«sS2V. >>'<> 3 white. f.lVrf52c: track mixed western. 50c; track white, 51@57c. P r o d u c e . Butter—Creameries. extras, 23@24o; firsts. 21*5'22c; fancy selected dairy. 164? 17c; packing stock. U&l-'c; common, I'M Uc. Cheese—Choice state. October, ll»ifo'i3c per lb. Honey—No 1 white, 15^il6c: light amber. 12tfi 13c; dark amber, lOtollc; extracted, €@ 8VEC per lb. Onions—Michigan. $1 2,Vftl So per bu; Spanish. $1 »6 per bu crate. Kjjrgs—Candled, fresh receipts, 25£ storage eggs. 2W?21o per doz. Evaporated apples—9c per lb; sun-dried, Hilk" JHT lb: Hay—Trices on baled hay. new. are as U.llov.:-': No 1 timothy. JU 50: No 2. 510 50; clover, mixed. $S> 50^10 0>. rve straw, $6 50: wheat and oat straw. J5'50 per ton in car lols. f o b Detroit. Hides—No 1 green. 6\*e: No 2 green, 5 2i ; No I cured. 7 \ c ; No 2 ciirtd. irV-; No 1 calf green, lie: No 2 calf green, it1^: No 1 calf cured, lie; No 2 calf cured. »*<.>; No 1 kip preen, jtc; No 2 kip ureeu. »;'-*c: No 1 fcifc cured. Sc: No 2 ki;> cured. 6 , e ; horse hides, $2 75; sheep pelts, as to wool. Foul try—Live h*>ns, 7Kc; oM roasters, 5c; springs, S'lt'SV: young d;?^:». »7/l(-c; young turkeys, While; geese. V-/y:e per lb. Drvsrei! fowl. 9?: e h k - k f w i^.T' 0; ducks. llfiTJc; geese, tO^rlT*.; t .:;.;vs. 121? 18c per lb. • * i I M I • i n j u j i i a •AUEM T M » fg tt» mrltMt aadftn?*. j ^ y mrm m< fyt _ jotttkefri Md UOTiiwU of flower *s4 Mtrket gardeners' catalog, it acraue, I h , wtM mm * i, warn & It Is better to be a aobody to something, tbaa % worn* complish nothing. A good man find's good goes, because the good to Mat good in others. SOZODOMT 4rWCCTUQU*<>£«tnFpGKfaMH|. , TEETH "• BBEITi 25' EACH SOZODONT TOOTH POWDEB H A L L * RUCKEU W n r T — JUST THINK OF I T prEavnecreys, fbairsm bearn kh isa cocwounn t __ _ liyinega,r ,slatnodovka *~« B scpelelnlednidt sMsaats. e s [[hchiguhr chpersi,c es arnadte sg raanids, elovwer yr apilnweaaly ^_^__ I Me comfort. TMsIstSj* conaiuuu ot jne tanner in Western Cawada Province of Manitoba and districts of AasbaV boia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. of Americans are now settled taera. rates on all railways for hot ytieearrs.. TNheew ndeiwst rfiocrtsty a-prea gbee iAngd as SCuannatd ao fs enImt fmreieg rtaot ioanll, apOptltiacawnat,a .( JN.o G. r2ie vAev, eSnauuel t TSthee. aMtraer iBe, lMocike,n ., M. V. 2C27 A .S Lpaituzreire r,B Mldagr.,q uTetotlee,d Mo,i chO.,h 1io * Young, 51¾ State St., East, r ~ Canadian Government Agents. Fr #A» rRa iWMl «S» 3h a%lf *th*« pir>r™«ayl v'•a«lm>". "o<l dr^arenc-* 0»a*•» for selling. Apply to I r a Beatljr, Gtover, MlcS. BulntSM Hon Than DoukUMi w; * DoaglMnuHrea and srllfli I3J0 tboM than any otb«r twomaaTfeala t W. L. DotiglM SS.00 and SS.SO ike tide wan $*.» and gM» ahocaof found to be ]uM M good. They wttl < pain of ordinary $».00 aad S&tt alms* Made of the best teatkert, ' Corona Kid, Corona Colt, end , Vaat C«l«r Ujf\*t* aa4 AHraya I W.L.I>«M>M$4.eO"«lttB4t|«Lta*"4 S b q e * t»y mitit » 4 « . e n I J . D o u f f U i , lfti W. N. U.-DETROIT—NO> S . - * # O a ^tmmmmmmlmmmmmmmmm^imm mmMm% ***** ^jLJ^^mmm^m^ Wft •:t*a» •i*E :M». .*>„ X*i •w a; *Jl*f Se*.': • * - • ^v.. ; & • ' • i;$y ; $ $ $ •wtiW • ?'<? '-t • m-j "*:••$.••-> *'<••• • • . : • < * , :*W-' .-Ji*. *^v^:. ,t.Jj.;T.7- : ^ ' flu finrittut} gtepatrn. F. L ANDREWS A CO. PROPRIETORS. THURSDAY, JAN. 30,1902. All diseases start in the bowels Keep them open or you will be sick. CASOARETS act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening ^r'ipinflr feeling. Six million people take and recommend Cascarers. Try a 10c box. All druffaists. Gov. Bliss ordered a veto p u t on a prize fight in Grand Bapids last week and now the sports of that city have united to defeat the Governor for second term. TO C u r e a C o l d i n One D a y Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggitts refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. Another "Lady or The Tiger" Story. I t is now twenty years since F r a n k B . Stockton wrote the story of " T h e Lady or The Titter" which b r o u g h t him immediate fame, and which still remains one of the finest examples of the short stories ever written. The editor of The Ladies' Home J o u r n a l recently wrote Mr. Stockton, asking if he would not celebrate "The Lady or T h e Tiger's" "china wedding" by telling the world which one really was behind the curtain! Mr. Stockton replied that it would be impossible for him to do this, as h e himself did not know. B u t he also said he had just written " A Lady or Tiger" story about a baloou, and the story will appear in the March Ladies' Home J o u r - nal. S t o p t h e C o n f h a n d w o r k * o f f t h e C o l d . W. 0- 7. ULaxatiye Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. Nomre, no pay. Price 25 cents. She Got the Satin. Flint J o u r n a l — A young lady employed in ooe of the homes of this city was sent to a dry goods store recently for a yard of goods. She forgot for the time the name of the stuff and paralyzed the dry goods man by asking " W h a t do you call devil when you don't call him the devil?" "Why, Satan." "Faith, that's it give me a yard of satan." A Card. I, the undersigned, do hereby aprree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrap of Tar if it failes ro cure your cough or cold. I also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. t23 Will R. Darrow. U ~ * . •— - ;,-/". A Card of Thanks. This card of thanks from a Detroit woman to a Detroit insurance company for prompt payment was published in a newspapei of that city: "August 9, my husband took out a policy and in less than a m o n t h he wan drowned. I consider it a good investment." » • > • « —- L Brain-Food Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has been branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles, and still another for bones, A correct diet will not only nourish a partic ular p<irt of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good yonr food may be, its nutriment U destroyed by indigestion or dyspepsia. Yon must prepare for their appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Greene's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purine* the blood, and make* you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get !)r. G. G. Greenes reliable remedies at F. A. Sigler s drug store, Pinckney. Get-Greene's special Almanac. ? Edited by the W. O. T TT, of Pinckney • • - ^ • - ^ • ^ • ^ • • ^ • • ^ • • ^ Japan, though so young a member of the family of civilized nations, is at the front in some things. April 1,1900, a law was p u t into effect prohibiting a boy or girl u n d e r twenty years of age from using tobacco in any form, with a penalty on the consulting parents, and also a penalty ten times as large on the man who sells the tobacco to such boys or girls, Since the promulgation of this law, the minister of education has issued orders that all students in the schools of elementary or middle grade are forbidden to use it in any form, regardless of age. If a student in the middle grade should be fifty years old he is prohibited. One of the best Greek scholars in New York city is a guard on the Sixth avenue elevated railway. Not long ago a famous professor; in one of our leading universities' published a volume on certain features of the ancient Grecian \ dialects, of interest only to scholars. The " L " fj;uartl referred to wrote to a newspaper, pointing j out several errors made by t h e : professor in his book, and signed1 himself by his road and number. After a month's search a correspondent found the man. "How does it happen," he said, showing his card, "that you, a Greek scholor of first rank, should be doing such work as this?" He looked at the correspondent sadly, and his red face flushed more than usual. "1 was the best Hellenist o f my year at Dublin," he replied. "My Greek is stiU what it used to be, but my career has been ruined by—whisky." Probate judges have received a circular from the treasury department at Washington, notifiying them that stamps under tue war revenue act are required upon bonds of administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, receivers and all others s t a n d i n g iu judicial relation. Hereafter bonds will require a 50-cent revenue s t a m p . This matter has been a controversy for some time and has finally been settled. This will save the judges much trouble. IN APR!Lrif76 "Annato see This epistle read, Jaffrey Warrell addressed to "Ye Taverne of ye Belle and Hande In ye Town of Boston:" My Bwete tod Noble Lorer—'TU muche that yt would of me, and tbo' fain I would pleasure you in alle thyng*-yet thya I tear cannot be, that I should betray my countrie. Yet will I meet thee tomorrow nighte at thys place ye speake of. till then adieu! Ever thy aweetinge, April ye 18, 1776. ANNAMLUC. "Ho, mine host Peter!" cried Jaf> frey. " 'Tie in my mind to tarry tonight with you. See to it that a bed be well aired, I beg, and look kindly to Falrface, my mare. She is gravel lame, methlnks." With these words he walked away into the town, leaving the hostlers to do his bidding. Not till late did he return, and then in a perturbed mood. So quietly did he enter his chamber that the men in the neM room heard him not nor ceased in their loud talking. But Jaffrey paid little heed to them, thinking them some noisy topers, till a word caught his ear, and that word was belle." Then a look not good settled upon his face, and nearer to the wall he crept and listeued. •'Anthony, why art such a poltroon?" angrily exclaimed one of the speakers. "I tell you this coup must be successful, and surely we are not in such good | there odor with the commander that we can afford to let slip any opportunity. Moreover," he added-, "the girl Anmibelle will aid us." "Think you the jade is faithful?" demanded another. "Meseems she look too fairly on yonder puppy, Warrell." "Pshaw, but she dupes the poor fool!" said the first, with a hoarse laugh. "She said as much herself." "Warrell. on the other side of the wall, gritted his teeth in his rage and felt frantically for his rapier. "Then reveal your plan, De Lacy," growled a third impatiently. "Time flies, and tomorrow is soon here." "Brielly, then, it twoscore of the chief farmers and husbandmen of Lexington and Concord as hostages, then demand a general surrender under threat of executing our prisoners. This will effectually put down the trouble which is brewing in the quarter and at the same time do us a world of good with Cornwallis. Tomorrow we will act Are ye agreed?" "We are," returned the others. As the conversation ceased Warrell turned away, and immediately the rumble of a carriage and the hoof beats of galloping horses sounded on his ear. gloom of that April night Long ere morning broke there were arming and gathering In ^Concord town, and what they did oez^day is btetory. For Anna belle was faithful and held the do#r tin her arm was broken, which is just what an American girl would do. V o l e * T r a v e l i n g . Eighteen miles Is said to be the longest distance on record at which a man's voice has been heard. This occurred in the Grand canyon of the Colorado, where one man shouting the name Bob at one end his voice was platflly heard nt the other end, which is eighteen miles away. Dr. Young records that at Gibraltar the human voice has been heard at a distance of ten miles. you H e W n t h e O n l y One. "Did they have a goat when joined the lodge, Dozer?" "M'm—well, they had a scapegoat"- Philadelphia Bulletin. A n Avrfnl D i s a p p o i n t m e n t . "The most disappointed man I ever saw," said a Baltimore financier, "was a poor wretch who was about to be hanged in one of the northeastern counties of Maryland. 1 happened to be there about the time and accepted an Invitation to witness the execution. "This fellow's lawyers had been working hard to save his neck, and scorned to bo some possibility that he might be reprieved. The time set for the execution arrived, however, and the sheriff made plans to carry out the execution. The march to the scaffold had begun, and the prisoner was about to mount the steps when a messenger arrived, waving a telegram in his hand. "The procession was at once stopped, and the sheriff took the telegram, but saw that it was addressed to the condemned man. He handed it to the fel* low, who, trembling with hope, tore open the envelope. He cast his eager glance at the message, paled and let it drop from his hand. The sheriff picked is to seize abom j u p the paper, read It, and the march to the scaffold was resumed. In a few minutes the man who had hoped for a reprieve was in eternity. "The message was from some minister who had become interested in hie case. It told him to trust In the Lord and he would be saved."—Washington Post. S h e R e a d t h e S i g n a l . T h e r e is a romantic story about Lord K e l v i n ' s second marriage. In the early s e v e n t i e s he, then Sir WTilliam T h o m - son, w a s in W e s t Indian w a t e r s , on board his schooner y a c h t , the Lalla Itookli. A s a. recreation he took up the question of simplifying the method, of signals at sen. l i e had been talking of It ;-t the iy-:::e:' l a H e <'!' a friend in Mihloira. and ihe only apprehension \ , seemed li!s Ir.st's :.it s'.';e;:t I qulU da: under, t<> g-' :'rter, : : , 1 , 1 . tav.d : nsp it ,i lady wa: he . th :re; t- '•lv William.' i yen I 11 v ostioned, luff „\ e a •?! s:g::al you could 'I Sir Cbas. W. Dilke contributes to the Cosmopolitian for F e b r u a r y an article on "The Naval Strength of Nations," which gives not only a most interesting and comprehensive account of the great powers but also a clear insight into world politics. Few men posses such knowledge as the author's, gained from years of experience in a diplomatic and political career. The article is so broad in scope and straightforward in treat metn that it will bo read with interest not alone by statesmen but by every one whose thoughts travel beyond the immediate w a n t s of a single day. H e H a d t h e R e q u i r e m e n t s . Wife—What are some of the requirements necessary to make a successful poker player, my dear? Husband (thoughtfully)—Well, a man must bo cool, calculating, crafty, deceitful, selfish, sly and have a touch of meanness in his disposition. Wife (shocked)—I shouldn't think you Would care to play with such people. Hnsband—Oh. I nearly always win!— Chicago Record-Herald. T h e K a r l l e s t C l e a r s . The earliest mention of cigars in English occurs in a book dated 1735. A traveler in Spanish America named Cockburn, whose narrative was published In that year, describes how he met three friars at Nicaragua, who, lie says, "gave us some seegars to smoke: * * * these are Leaves of Tobacco rolled up in such Manner that they serve both for a Pipe and Tobacco dt-j self; * * * they know no other way | I here, for there Is no such Thing as a Tobacco Pipe throughout New Spain." "She comes," he muttered. "And now for the truth." As the stage dashed up before the door he stepped into the courtyard and assisted a young lady, heavily veiled, to alight; then, leading the way, he entered the Inn, closely followed by his companion. "You are come," he whtepered, "Now, by the heavens above, speak truly, I adjure you!" "WhatV" she asked. "Is it possible you deceive me?" "Jaffrey. I am as true as the eternal skies." They entered the breakfast room and were astonished to find four British officers standing near the fire. They Boomed very merry. "What!" exclaimed one, laughing. "'Tis our little Annabelle." The girl shrank back, while Jaffrey's rage rose high, for he recognized the plotter's voice. '"What moan you, sirrah?" he demanded. "You owe the lady an apology." '"Ho, ho!" laughed the soldier. "This is the Yankee lover, is it? Ho, ho!" And he turned his back impudently on the pair. "Aye, and I know your precious plot!" shouted Jaffrey, whipping out his blade. "On guard, sir!" "What!" roared the officer. "Then, indeed, has your time come! Down with him, lads!" In an instant four blades were playing about his head, and the American was in extreme peril. P»y the fierceness of his attacks ho beat down the officer's blade and in a twinkling had passed the steel through glowing promises of dividends his body; then flinging a chair at the { f m i l i 5 t o 2 5 p e r c e U t a man between him and the door, he i b ° , , . , leaped over his prostrate form and month are delusions and snares, flung shut the stout oaken portal. As j Some legitimate enterprises may he braced himself against it he was astonished to see Annabelle standing beside him. "Behold!" she murmured. "The latch has been lost. They may easily force their way out." . " 'Tis true," he muttered moodily. "Their plot will be carried out despite should set it down as a cast-iron me." "Not so," she made reply. "Behold the proof that I am an American, though my kin be English." She thrust her arm through the two openings for the missing bolt and thus with her flesh and blood ba'rrcd the door. "Fly, my love, posthaste to Concord! Warn the people and bid them rise to arms. Forjsome time can I hold these men here, for there is no other exit. So go. my love, and at once!" lie madly hissed h»T UUH and then d;ishtd to Ihe stables. Two minutes later he was galloping for the lives of many men through the (larknests and :e .- i:e q l!!!!,V. " i i " I SO!;t iin i.iy yaeh:.. do you thin id it mid couM n'.ssver me?" 'Well. I would try," she responded, helieve I should succeed in making it out." The signal was sent, anil she did succeed in making it out and in transmitting the reply. The question was, *'Will you marry me?" and the answer was, "Yes." Gel-Rtoli-Qnlck Swindle. One of the "get-rich-quick" concerns in Chicago has shut up shop. The managers of the concern have disappeared and small investors to the amount of £20, 000 or more are mourning. This is what usually happens to such concerns as promise exorbitant profits on small investments. Those who have a little capital laid away in the savings bank shou d learn by this time t h a t pay such profit, but stock in them is not hawked about the streets or widely advertised in t h e newspapers as for sale to all comers in amounts to suit. 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With a startling admonition concerning the pies, Philury started her tour of Investigation. "How be ye, Mis' Carter?" she inquired as she paused before the kitchen door and looked at that lady, who was busy making sweet smelling cakes. Mrs. Carter looked up and, waving her flour covered arm toward a chair, said: "Set, Thllury. I be feelln' fair to middling" "1 seen ye was havin' quite a lot a-goin' on. Be it that Glory Ann is really a-goin' to git married? I heard some talk of it when I was last down to the Holler. Be she, Mrs. Carter?" And Philury repeated her question in an insinuating manner as she put the teacupful of tea on the table. "She be, Philury," said Mrs. Carter laconically. "About when, Mis' Carter?" "About Sunday, Philury, if nothin' don't prevent an' these cakes are pleasin\" A wedding in the community was an event of no small occurrence. It was second only in importance to a funeral, and no right minded person would think of missing "Glory Ann's weddin'." By 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon the road in front of the red farmhouse was full of carriages, hitched to every available.tree and fencepost. The bride elect was proud in the possession of a tableful of presents, which were displayed under the kitchen window, outside of which was hitched to one of the shutters a yearling calf, the gift of her father. The gifts were varied in style, extending all the way from a brass lamp, sent by the city lady, to a paper of gold hairpins, given by Carter's hired girl. The ceremony progressed well. Everything went smoothly until the supper was about half over, when Mrs. Carter said: "Where BIT ye goin' for yer tower. Philetus?" ' ''Waal." he said slowly, "I 'lowed that me an' Glory Ann would tower to Glenham an' back. My sister's busband's child, Alphonso, lives there. I 'lowed 'twould be as good a place to tower to as any." Then Glory Ann looked up quickly, and uor cheeks flowed so that her hair seemed pale in comparison as she said, with withering emphasis: "I 'lowed to tower to King's Holler an' see Uncle Elbetus. I 'lowed 1 should tower there an' to no other place else, 1 did." "Seems to me," said Mr. Carter, speaking up quickly, "that Glory Ann's tower is the best. It only seems, to mo to be jest proper in yer to go an' tower to yer Uncle Elbertus', for 1 hear Mirandy ain't very well." "Well, ye set an' dally till 1 git ready to go on any other tower," said the bride complacently as she passed her plate up. saying casually, "Please give me some more o' them cakes, pa." Hereupon Philetus grew very angry. Rising, he said fiercely: "Glory Ann, I'll take back that salt cellar, an' ye don't come toGlenham." "An' you, Philetus, can take back yer salt an' yerself — both too fresh for me—an' go to Glenham or where ye will, for I'll tower to the Holler or I'll tower, none." And Glory Ann arose and passed majestically up stairs carrying a glass of cider aud "them cakes" with her. After supper Mr. Carter said, turning to his new son-in-law: "Seems to me, Phlle, that if ye ain't goin* to tower none 'twould be as well ~uE TC Z marryra\ Then ,we*aIT went "down to let her pot on her new brown alpadcy. Waal, in about ten minutes she came down, with the saltcellar In her band, leanin' on Phlle's arm, a-smllln' like a basket 6' chips, an' he was a-grinnln' too. Jest as she passed out, very majestic like, her purple feather a-streamin' out behind her, she paused an' said, *Ifi King's Holler.' "An' it was too," added Philury. . "WeuV I guess Glory Ann will set off them gilt hairpins If she ain't so everlastiD' fiery that they'll melt'* murmured Rhedy Ann. "Well, she be kalrful," said Philury. "She be," echoed Rhody Ann.—New York Evening Journal. A l b s m l suad O r * . T h e story of M m e . Albani's first L o n - lon e n g a g e m e n t i s a s f o l l o w s : Colonel Vlapleson heard of her singing a t a theater a t Malta, and, thinking t h a t »he w o u l d be successful, he m a d e h e r in offer, through a n agent, of a contract to s i n g in H e r M a j e s t y ' s theater. S h e igreed to i t a n d w e n t t o London; b u t , >n arriving there, s h e told the c a b m a n 50 drive her t o t h e Italar. opera house. Ke, instead of g o i n g to Her Majesty's, look her t o Covent Garden, w h i c h w a s llso devoted t o Italian opera. She w a s s h o w n up t o the m a n a g e r ' s >ffice and s t a t e d t h a t s h e had c o m e t o sign t h e contract w h i c h Mr. M a p l e s o n 4ad offered her. Mr. Gye, t h i n k i n g t o play a joke o n h i s rival, Mapleson, made out a contract, and Albani s i g n e d it. Mr. G y e t h e n told her that h e w a s not Colonel Mapleson, b u t t h a t h e jould do m u c h better b y her. H e offerid t o tear up t h e contract if s h e liked, but told her t h a t Nilsson w a s s i n g i n g a t Her Majesty's a n d would brook n o rival. Albani decided t o let t h e c o n t r a c t jtand a n d t h u s b e c a m e o n e o f t h e s t a r s Df Covent Garden, eventually m a r r y i n g the s o n of Mr. G y e . A S h o r t N a t i o n a l A n t h e m . Japan has perhaps the shortest of all. national anthems. It is called "Kimi Ga Yo," from its first three words, and consists of thirty-two syllables, which count in poetry, however, as thirty-one. The exceeding brevity Is due to the national fondness for conciseness of phrase and for economy of expression In all forms of art. The patriotic song is what the Japaoese call a "tanka," or verse of five lines, the first and third being of five and the others of seven syllables. Below is given the anthem in Japanese, with an English translation: Kiml Ga Yo. 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Patents tpeeial > TftADE M I R K S D E S I G N S C O P Y R I G H T S A C . 4 n nkeMi and description may • i o«r o|ii»ium free whether an • a b l y p n t o n t r t b l o . C o n i m t m l e a * '.tdentliil. lliuidbook on Patents ' fluency for si>cnrm»* pfuents. tlirotrrh Mmtu ,%• Co. receive 'hout clinrae, in tho $rV: ?' tic Jfmesicatt. A hjVIV: 'i OUlRtlo ' rear: r< uwtratod weekly ftclentluo journal. ihs, SL S"OoWl I.nrjrcst clr- Terme, $3 a by all newsdealer*. <n omos, 0» F St, Washington,CO. discomfort of an old gentleman who sat next As the'wind chilled his marrow his temper rose. Leaning across his seat and taking the kid by his ear, he said: "Were you brought up in a barn? Why don't you shut the door?" The boy said nothing, but closed the door, coming back to his seat 1n tears. This sight moved the old man to relenting pity. "There, there,'* he said, "little man; I didn't really mean you were brought up in a barn." "That's j r t It," retorted the kid. "I was brought up in a barn, and every time 1 see a jackass it makes me think of I t " "I 'low to tower to Glenham yet" said the groom as he arose and vanished up the stops in the direction the bride had disappeared. Slowly the time passed. It was almost dark when Philury, who had outstayed all the guests in order to help Mrs. Carter, had returned home to impatient Rhody Ann, who sat in the kitchen waiting for her. "Well." she exclaimed, "Philury, where did they tower to or ain't they towered?" •'They towered," said Philury, then added: "Yesee.it was this way: 'Long 'bout half past 5, after Pbile had been 'most half hour with her a»coaxin', the parson went up an' prayed with her, an' Phlle's ma went up an* exhorted her, an' I quoted from the Bible to her, an' at last she said she'd go, as obey in' to be the heftiest nart o* the In a F o g , A lefogged individual was groping his way down one of London's side streets leading off the Strand when he suddenly bumped up against a man coming from the opposite direction. "Could you tell me where this street leads to?" he inquired after the necessary apologies had been made. "Certainly," replied the other. "It leads info the river. "I have just come out of it"—Free Lance. ri'UE W. r. T. U. meets the first Friday of eaol 1 month at-J :3G p, m. at the home of Dr. H. b Sigler. Everyone interested in temperance coadially invited. Mrs. Leal Sigler, Pres; Mn Etta Durfee, Secretary. Tiie C. T. A. and B. Society ot this place, n>ee every third Saturuay evening in the Fr. .feat* thew Hall. John Donohue, President. NIGHTS OF MACCABEES. ^ ~* Meet every Friday evening on or before full of the moon at their hall in the Swarthout bldg. Visiting brothers are cordially invited. CHAS. CAMPBJUL, Sir knight Commander Livingston Lodge, No. 76, F A A, M. Hegular Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the lull of the moon. Kirk VanWinkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAK meets each month the Friday evening following the regular F. AA.M. meeting, Mas. MARY READ, W. M. OKDEK .OF MODERN WOODMEN &eet the tirst Ttuireday evening of each Month in the Muccsbee ball. C. L. Grimes V. C. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. Meet every Is and 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at * :30 a m. a K.o. T. M. hall. Visiting sisters cordially in vited. JULIA SIGLSU. Lady Com. ^ K1 J^Gua NIGHTS or THB LOYAL GUARD w _ meet every second Wednesday evening of every mouth in the K, O. T. M. Hall at 7:U0o'clock. All visiting ^Guards welcome. F. L, Andrews P. M. BUSINESS CARDS. fetstoitUMtdCtC.. Never told i& baft. • t w i n of the dealer who trios to loll ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ "MoattUag jut •& good.'* Subscribe for tho DISPATCH 4W& This signature is on every box Ithe tannine Laxative Bromo-Qtiimite Tablets the remedy that c a r e * a eokl l a mmr •*— * J. W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY PINCKNEY. MICH. OFFICE OVER 8IClEft'S DRUQ STOW. H. F. SIGLER M. D- C, I , StQLKR M, 0 ov DRS. SIGLER & SIGLER, Physicians and Surgeons. AH calls prompt] aPtltnecnkdneedy t,o M daicyhv .o r night. Omos on Main sir WANTED-The Subscription due on the DISPATCH. V E T E R I N A R Y S U R Q E O N . Graduate ot Ontario Veterinary Oolites, alsa the Veterinary Dentistry OOUSM Toronto Oaaadn. ' "^ Will promptly sueod to all diseases ot\ta* « meeUcsUd animal at a reasonable print. Horses teethexaalnedFrca. QPrKlV«tA\llX. RUCKNCY ^MMK^" H p - .;• RPV'S' i«, !'•i ». , »f>t ,- >. r1 *^ ,r,t- ^- JgK* > -^.- .- . ' fci'.' » ' • .•,'''.•• ^ : / - ^ - ^ u«: / * • ; •*•-•' •:- Y- •:::>•*• ' ' • ^ ~ V Tv"*- «j •v "* •,»><:<\-»\m:.i. ^ ^ • c : •- a*. •••v*.jft>V '••• " • •'' i*'v i A ' & *-. y ; - i ' r - , ^ ••••"'' • > ' - . •) - V y ••? & V 'V, * • • • w&M# w $te* «''W: fctf*-" w- ?"* **.' « ^ - ^ • v. «V; - . _ . • • "^ • - ' ' , • - • • • ' • . • , . ' - • • • , • . .- ••'•* - . . - •;.,•' - . . - ' > : - - . - . . - « ? ' . - . I > - r - : \ >" •+.>;;;>•%•••••*> • - . - . • . - « - • , • . • • • • . ^ v • • * - > - , .»-• • * • * « F B A * X L. A N D R E W S , Publisher. P I N C K X E Y , • * . " MICHIGAN, • " • • ' . . ' ••'. "-1 "• ' • J " * T h e beet sugar m e n will do their b e s t to beat. A-a ounce of organization is worth a ton of oratory. K i p l i n g is In South Africa, but h e hasn't surrounded any Boers a s yet. M L OVER Mill! The Lumber Product of the Past Year. THE BEET GROWERS' CONTRACT Chile is now accused of creating a coldness in the P a n - A m e r i c a n c o n - gress. H o n o l u l u maintains a public comm i t t e e w h o s e sole business is to exterm i n a t e rats. Once more the British have captured t h e spot where Gen. B o t h a w a s a f e w h o u r s before. Senator Depew will be compelled to play hookey from m o s t of the m i d w i n - ter banquets in W a s h i n g t o n . Late advices from Pekin are to t h e effect t h a t the empress dowager o n c e m o r e h a s her authority o n straight. Mr*, Xewla Sad Vlolt l a Bar City-Grube'i Flight From Jaekton—Imckjr Mrs. Smith —Thing* Said a n * Done all Over t h e State. T h e L u m b e r P r o d u c t . T h e conditions of the lumber industry last year, w h i l e s h o w i n g a d i m i n - ished output, w e r e inowt favorable AA to prices obtained for t h e pine produce a n d to the d e m a n d for stocks. H e m - lock, while not bi suoh active request:, developed s o m e Improvement, and this applies al«o to hardwoods. T h e product for the state f o l l o w s : Output Pine in feot. Upper Michigan 48J.5M.000 Lower Michigan 290,362,000 Stocks. Dec. 1. 187.485,000 132.460.4.V) T h * Yemenite, Boi*»tjv- Word, h a * been received from W a s h - ington t h a t t h e opuvt of claims h a s d e c i d e d in f a v o r of t h e c r e w of tbd V o s e m i t e .In it* d e m a n d for b o u n t y m o n e y for s i n k i n g t h e Spanish s h i p A n t o n i o Lope* in t h e harbor of S a n J u a n , in June, 1888. The aimouut a s k e d for w a s $50;000 a n d t h e court o n M o n - d a y handed d o w n a decree for t h a t *iuu. The Y o s e w l t e receives double pruse tuouey, a u d so f a r a s a n y of her crew In Detroit know, is the only ship of t h e u a v y to receive s u c h a n honor. D o u b l e prize m o n e y Is the reward t o r d e s t r o y i n g or capturing a ship or s h i p s of superior a r m a m e n t or crew. Total pine 770.8G6.000 319,896.45) Hemlock—i Upper Michigan 231.588.000 90.729,00) Lower Michigan 550,4-8.000 228.070.00j) Total hemlock 7S1.996.0O3 318,809.000 H a r d w o o d - Upper Michigan 119.486.000 T-ower Michigan 325.998,50) L a p e e r W i l l Buy D e e t i . T h o u g h the L a p e e r B e e t Sugar Co. failed to get a factory, t h e y decided upon a s c h e m e at a meeting w h i c h w i l l be of quite a s m u c h benefit to beet growers, l i k e w i s e the business m e n of Lapeer. T h e plnn n o w is to s i g n contracts with the farmers to raise a n d deliver beets a t Lapeer, paying t h e m for the s a m e at t h e rate of $4.25 per ton. a n d thirty-three c e n t s additional for every per cent that t h e beets m a y a s s a y over 12 per cent. T h e beets will be delivered to Detroit parties on a contract, whUe the local producers are guaranteed a g a i n s t loss by the U \ p e e r B e e t Sugar Co. T h e M c G a r r r Ca«e. W h e n the c a s e of T h o m a s F. Mc- Garry, under Indictment for eonspir- 32.636.ooo acy aud bribery in the Salisburv boodle 180.050.250 . .. . - • _ J o e y Chamberlain Intimates *very clearly t h a t it is not the German v o t e h e Is t r y i n g to catch.—Atlanta Journal. S i x t y - s i x per cent of the y o u n g m e n of the United States are unmarried. T h e y are brave e n o u g h in o t h e r res p e c t s . A w o m a n Is EUing Jtussell S a g e for 175,000. She w m be glad to comprom i s e for seventy-five cents before t h e case ends. Total hardwood. 445,484,500 212.6S6.250 Grand total state... 1.998,347,000 851,890,700 A t the present t i m e there is comparatively a smaller quantity of unsold lumber in hand than ever before. T h e year closed with prices generally lirm. and excellent prospects for the continuation of exis-tlng conditions, W h e n the gods love a man and w a n t Wm in a hurry t h e y first m a k e h i m s m o k e a n y w h e r e from twelve to thirty cigarettes a day. T h i n g s are c o m i n g to a hopeful p a s s w h e n a New York alderman refuses a 95,000 bribe and tells of i t — C l e v e - land Plain Dealer. Rake any hard-grained, matter-offact old Scotchman with half a dozen lines of Bobbie Burns and you will alw a y s uncover a p o e t T h e description given of the cost u m e s worn at the diplomatic recept i o n s indicate that an Oriental circus i s w i n t e r i n g near W a s h i n g t o n . Gov. Odel! of New York is an allround athlete. If the presidency c o m e s fooling around h i s neighborhood he will be found to be in prime condition. Another defalcation has occurred in L o s A n g e l e s county. Lucky Baldwin's C h i n e s e cook has defaulted with a s i d e of beef and a barrel of potatoes. W h a t n e x t ? J a p a n e s e papers have started a crusade a g a i n s t "tipping." T h e r e are n o P u l l m a n porters in Japan, h o w e v e r — luckily for Darktown.—Los A n g e l e s T i m e s . T h e United States is now the world's fourth nation in point of population. W h e n you consider quality Instead of q u a n t i t y it is easily flrst.-rCleveland P3ain Dealer. A revoltuion is paralyzing Paraguay. Gen. Egsqueeza, minister of finance, h a s excited the e n m i t y of a lot of pat r i o t s w h o w a n t to squeeze a little on their o w n account. T h e T h o m p s o n D r i b e r y Case. T h e examination In Kalamazoo of Charles H. Thompson, of H a m m o n d , lud., charged w i t h offering a bribe to S t a t e Dairy a n d Food Commissioner W. K, Snow to cease prosecutlous of violations of t h e o l e o anti-color l a w . w a s continued by stipulation to Jan. SI. No evidence w a s put in. Thompson Is backed by the H a m m o n d Packing Co., w h i c h engaged four Chicago attorneys to act with F r a n k E. Knappen. of Kalamazoo. It is understood that the defense will m a k e a hard tight to prevent Thompson being bound over to the Circuit Court and will try to s h o w that S n o w made the first proposals looking to a bribe, and by causing Thompson's arrest In Snow's house t w o weeks ago, played to the grandstand. Prosecuting Attorney Master and S n o w say thev h a v e a clear case against T h o m p s o n . If the trial gets into the Circuit Court it is said officers of the H a m m o n d Packing Co. will be subpenaod for a very lively session. Possibly d e v e l o p m e n t s in Snow's tippart uient will follow this move. affidavit and one from Dr. Louis B a r t h , stating that Mr. McGarry w a s sick m bed and too 111 to appear in court. It w a s the opinion of his physician t h a t Mr. McGarry would not be"'able1'to go Into court this w e e k a n d his a t t o r n e y s asked that the c a s e b e put over until T u e s d a y , J a n u a r y 28. case, w a s called for trial in the Superior Court, J u d g e Morse, one of t h e ,1M1 respondent's w t t o m e r s . read Id* o w n - J}»JP0 ""***- ri'"e y o u n g w o m a n found Smallpox h a s broken' out In t w f l faiuUle* In WeklinaaV • There are threo h a v * \ * o % M «114jti$li4 meefldfej^^tg *cease for t h e n e x t ten days. • H e v e n u c officers c h a s e d , through :Brauch county for three d a y s toolclng ' for Illicit distilleries. T h e only ".moonshiner" found w a s a farmer m a k i n g elderberry w i n e at h i s home. Mrs* A. N. Oogarn, of P o w e l l ' s ^ i n t , h a s t h e skin o f A monstrous wild eat t o testify t o her skill w i t h a rlfte. T h e feline w e i g h e d 20 1-2 pounds and m e a s - ured 42 inches from tip to tip.' > < Louts HP. Crouehwett, a g e d 27, of t h e firm of C r o n c n w e t t & Sous, D e - troit, has been m i s s i n g since the night of Sunday, D e e . 8, and Uls relathtK fear that h e 1ms m e t w i t h foul play. A bill h a s been presented to Iosco county for over $*iOt) for e x p e n s e s In curved in a c a s e of smallpox of \V, M Gregory, superintendent of Kast Taw a s schools, w h o w a s sick last summer. T w o lads w h o disappeared from t h t county ]wor farm In Lansing, m a d e their w a y a s far a s Howell, w h e r e a pair of e m p t y s t o m a c h s turned the.r steps, and t h e y are n o w back a t the farm. Samuel P. H a w l e y , w h o committed suicide in St. Louis, w a s a university graduate, c l a s s of '85. H e w a s for three years instructor In Latin at Orchard Lake. Illness made h i m despondent. Miss Lottie Knight, of Preseott. killed a bear last w e e k which weigh«xl Admiral Schley Clearly Defines His- <' * • Positron, WANTS NO POLITICAL OFFICE. UajrUih-to b * Aided by Boer* W h o are- Weary of War—Dole Aakad to Betlga— "• ' '• • • •' >. v ' * An Old Veteran Gone—Major and Minor T h i n e * A N e w Contract. The • Beet Sucar Growers' Association met and adopted a n e w contract lor submission to sugar factories. The contract claims for $4 50 a ton for V2 per cent sugar. T h i s is an increase or four cents a ton on extra percentage. Another n e w feature of the contracr. is a provision wi.lch states that t h e state chemist shall regulate the proper factor for determining the actual sugar in beets and that he be employe.l at any time the growers' association dooms it necessary to make such test. g r o w e r s and factories to bear one-half of the expense. The new contract will be submitted to the factory managers n e x t Saturday by executive c o m m i t t e e of the growers' association. G r a b e J u m p e d Hi« Dull. Samuel Grube, a w a i t i n g trial! in J a c k s o n for e m b e z z l e m e n t , has, it is believed, .lumped his bail bond ami decamped. He Induced his wife to mortgage sonic personal property of her own. it Is said, and w i t h the proceeds left the state In company with another woman. H e w a s last seen at H u d s o n , and officers are again on iris trail. H e loft his wife destitute. Grube w a s arrested in K e n t u c k y some months ago. where he had fled after e m b e z z l i n g several hundred dollars from his e m - ployer, a J a c k s o n meat d e a l e r M I N O R M I C H I G A N M A T T E R S . T w e n t y - s i x n e w banks were organized in Michigan during 11)01. J a m e s Hadlow, a well known Benton Ilarlmr fruit grower, died of hiccoughs. Mention will get a n e w Hour mill w h e n the n e w dam is built across the St. Joe river. A K a l a m a z o o man is e n t h u s i a s t i c over a nugget of gold .which he found in a hen's crop. Saginaw c l a i m s to be the first oltv in the world to award a contract for 1 , I i , i , l t i f f n Ju*Uf»iMit of 8HK). Herr Sonneberg of the German R e i c h s t a g , s e e m s to h a v e also acquired t h e very bad habit of allowing his conversational machinery to do too m a n y s t u n t s a day. Melbourne h a s pledged u n d y i n g s y m p a t h y w i t h the mother country in i t s troubles. E n g l a n d should at o n c e dispatch this s y m p a t h y to the front and try it o n t h e Boers. P r e m i e r W a l d e c k - R o u s s e a u s t a t e j t h a t the F r e n c h submarine boat Is* i n - t e n d e d - t o capsize nBTal pre-eminence. T h e premier i s evidently figuring o n a gigantic p a v i n g contract tor t h e deeps e a levels. • • ' S u d d e n l y W i d o w e d . J. S. liowis, manager of T. K. W e b - ster's farm. In the southeastern corner of Bay county, c a m e to B a y City Sat nrday on husinusa w i t h - h i s wife. In the afternoon Mrs. I^ewis left her husband fo call upon her daughter in the south end of the c-lty. and that w a s the last she, heard of him until a report reached her that he w a s dead. L e w i s w a s w a l k i n g on the Pore Mar q net re track, near the Detroit mi; l when the Detroit .V- Mackinac freight train came along and Mruck him. Both legs were crushed, his arm broken aivl skull fractured. Death w a s instauianeothi. L e w i s w a s about ,10 v e a ' s of age. electric street lighting. There are t w o mild cases of smallpox in the Northern Michigan i n s a n e asylum In Traverse city. O n e w o m a n in Cadillac has set all the others g u e s s i n g by sending out cards for a "Kott'ee Klutch." Secretary Storrs s a y s that the n e x t national conference of corrections and charities m a y be held in Detroit. T h e t o w n of South H a v e n will v o t e next March on the proposition of incorporating the village a s a city. It is proposed to observe M c K i u l e v ^ birthday in Grand. Kapids in the schools and by a public meeting. The carpenters -of Adrian h a v e organized. T h e y will apply to the national association for a charter. Seventeen thousand farmers in Michigan are e n g a g e d in raising beets and they were lKiitl .*:U7O,."»20 last y e a r by the sugar companies. A bald eagle measuring 14 feet, from tip to tip <jf w i n g s and t w o w h i t e o w l s , each measuring 10 feet, were near Preseott recently. An effort is l>elng made by the Pro the bear In t h e cTiIckeu coop a n d returning to t h e h o u s e got a g u n aud killed it. Brunch c o u n t y h a s two outbreaks of RUMIIUWX, D . F. Williams, ex-supervisor In Giload, and his wife, are both d o w n w i t h It, and a neighbor across the road. B o t h families are under strict quarantine. T h e H a w k s - A n g u s Co., is preparing plans for a double crossing In L a n s i n g with the L a k e Shore and Grand Trunk railroads. A bridge will be erected of sufficient hlght to span both roads at the Junction point. A d a m Cron. a y o u n g carpenter, w a s killed in the Toledo ^ M o n r o e r a i l w a y power plant Saturday. H e w a s working back of a switchboard and c a m e in contact w i t b a live wire, n e l e a v e s a wife and o n e child. A carload of s u g a r beets w u s received at the B a y City factory that s h o w e d 18.8 per cent of sugar, and <i per cent of tar. The price realized by the furmcr w a s $(1.75 a tou. The beets w e r e raised near S e b e w a l n g . Victor Cheppel, t h e defaulting treasurer of Schoolcraft county, h a s been received at the penitentiary. Saturday at. Munistlque he pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of $8,(100 and w a s sentenced to live years. Ellwrtlna Kckler, of Otisville, brought suit a g a i n s t Charlotte Branch, of that village, for JjW.OOO d a m a g e s for selling her husband liquor. T h e Jury after being out six hours the Judge D a v i s finds that he has disposed of !':>!> cases in Ionia and 1S5 in Montcalm, a total of 414 in the past year, nearly as many, by the w a y , a s in K e n t county, where two Judges are required to do the business. Prosecuting Attorney Tuttle has sent a letter to L a n s i n g justices of the peace a n n o u n c i n g his determination to restrict the business of the Landing fee ollicers w h o are alleged to have been p a c k i n g the c o u n t y jail w i t h hobos. A n additional shortage of $1,300 h a s been discovered in the booljs of former County Treasurer V. P, Chappei, of Schoolcraft county, bringing t h e a m o u n t of the discrepancy to $$.000. Chappei c a n find no sureties and \a still in jail. Two-thirds of the grading for the electric line b e t w e e n Jackson and Albion lias been completed. T h e r;:i«y are on the ground and cars will Do running b e t w e e n Jackson, Albion, Marshall a n d Battle'Creek before the un'ieoi ttm of *x*y- The trial of T h o m a s F. McGarry. under indictment charged with bribery S e h l e y ' s P l a i n W o r d * . A t tin* banquet given A d m i r a l Schley in Chicago J&aturday evening, h e >>ald,- "What I desire i>artjicularly to s a y Is t h a t l . t h a u k y o u most sincerely f o r the w e l c o m e that you Ivave accordtd to me. T h e glad trlbdtc w h i c h I n u t on arrival at y o u r d e p o t a u d In p a s s i n g through your- streets w a r such a tribute of- confident-* and e s t e e m t h a t It has touched m y h e a t t moat s i n c e r e l y . If 1.. In my lotur career of 45 y e a r s , h a v e done a n y t h i n g that Is w o r t h y o f approval, then m y satisfaction is c o m - plete. •U- w a n t e d , ijnly to suy t h a t I a m simply a sailor and t h a t I h a v e s e r v e ! you in storm aud la calm. In s u n s h l n * and in bad weather, from pole to pole a n d from sun to s u n . T h e o n l y m o t i v e of my actiou h a s b e e n 'niv country and my p e o p l e / "I desire t o s a y m o s t emphatically t h a t 1 h a v e n o desire to be otiher than a sailor. I h a v e no aspiration~for a n y civil office, h o w e v e r high it m a y be. "My one ambition h a s been to servi* y o u faithfully, loyally, devotedly, a n d if I h a v e s u c c e e d e d In doing that, th_»_ m e a s u r e of m y ambition is fait, a n d m y only, other ambtlfro i s that I m a y retain for the rest of the y e a r s t h a t may be vouchsafed for me, y o u r love, your e s t e e m and your respect. I would not care to jeopardize t h a t b y s e e k i n g or accepting any office where I should be c o n d e m n e d to f o l l o w a l w a y s , rather thati to remniln In t h e o n e profession that I h a v e chosen, w h e r e there? nro occasionally opportunities to lead. T h a t I w a n t to s a y to y o u all from the> l>ottom of m y heart and w i t h absolute earnestness of meaning. Gentlemen. I thank vou " -The P a n a m a , Plirht. A b a t t l e Mttulay i n . the harbor o f P a n a m a b e t w e e n the revolutionary fleet aud the three g o v e r n m e n t ship* resulted In a draw. It is not b e l i e v e d that the rebels will r e n e w hostilities immediately. T h e revolutionary fleet attempted to force a landing off Saoana. One of the rebel ships, the Darlen, w a s so seriously injured that F.he had to be beached. T h e g o v e r n m e n t steamer Lautero w e n t to the bottom of the -bay, after sailors from the I'nited S t a t e s s t e a m s h i p Philadelphia had m a d e a desperate attempt to check the flames that w e r e d e v o u r i n g her. Survivors from the Lautero feel sure that treachery i s responsible fcr t h e loss of that ship. T h e y s a y the Lautero w d s set afire by m e m b e r s of her o w n crew. There w a s a h e a v y loss of killed and wounded, especially on the g o v e r n m e n t side. Sailors from the Philadelphia rescued m a n y w o u n d e d from t h e L o u t e r a , (Jen. A l b a n , military governor of P a n a m a , the man who h a s outgeneraled the Colombian rebels for months, w a s struck d o w n by a bullet w h i l e personally leading his m e n on the Lautero. H e died quickly a n d his m e n then speedily deserted t h e ' b u r n i n g ship. hibitionists of Calhoun comity to h a v e ! m <°im^'tiou w i t h the L a k e Michigan the local option question voted o n - a t ' p u r e w a t w ' - fleandal, will not proceed, the coming spring election, I M-Garry is confined to his bed by ill- % Craxy Man Oat. Frank Bought, a Grand Rapids inmate of the K a l a m a z o o nsylum, secured a key to his cell and made his escape several d a y s ago. Like the three other inmates of the a s y l u m w h o h a r e Achieved their liberty during the last \ three w e e k s . B o u g h t started for Berrien county and h a s since been terrorizlrg farmers about P a w P a w and D o w a g i a c . H e travels rapidly and h a s made ;i() miles on several days. H i s mania is s t e a l i n g shoes. J a m e s F r e e m a n , of Alger, w a s kicked the other day in the m o u t h by a h e a v y w o r k i n g horse. H i s upper A public office holder in Chicago h a s refused to accept, h i s salary for five m o n t h s because he w a s a w a y d a r i n g t h a t time. Other public office holders w i l l n o w regard him with suspicion or pity or both. A man w h o sat in a w o m a n ' s lap in a street car yesterday w a s promptly knocked down by the w o m a n ' s husband w i t h o u t having a chance to e x p l a i n w h e t h e r the strap broke or the car started too suddenly. A Brooklyn w o » a n is bfetit o n c h a n g i n g her ^ a m e from F i t z s t m m c n s .because- of its pugilistic associations. ' £ i ! W M ^ should be t o l l that a c h a m - * 'plon h e a v y w e i g h t is first in the ber.fls pt m o s t of bis -countrymen. T o o l e D e n i e s It. W. W. Toole, of South H a v e n . w h > Is credited w i t h an anti-American article in the London Saturday R e v i e w , and w h o IKIS denied ever h a v i n g written tile s a m e , will at once try and k-aru the origin of the a r t k l e s . and c o m m e n c e suit for libel. Mr. Toole said: "I n m . n n American citizen, having taken out m y paper* soon after coming here, and do not Intend to have my n a m e used as the author of anti-American articles." She N e e d e d t h e M o n e y . Mrs J e n n i e B. Smith, of this city a w i d o w with t w o children, h a s received word from the Art P u b l i s h i n g Co.. of N e w York, that one of the five names she suggested for their n e w magazine has been adopted. She will receive their prize of ,$3,500. T h e money c o m e s luckb':* for h<r. for sire has Imely had hard .ivorlc to provide for her little family, ] j a w and teeth w e r e broken. The state I ward of health h a s H e n notified t h a t Miss Kfhe P a r h a m , of Bronson, a student at the university at Ann Arbor, is id w i t h s m a l l p o x - Since the late serious fire In Galien ex-Senator Bl.tkeslee has erected a two-story brick building in w h i c h A n - d r e w J. Glover- will ottlclate a s postmaster. The Michigan Central Railroad company has c o m m e n c e d the construction of a n e w line between Xiles and Buchanan in order to tut o u t the present i steep grade There are Ave n o w in Bronson. at that village been established check the outl ness and p h y s i c i a n s say he must not go out for several days.' P a s s e n g e r train No. 8 on the Per? Marquette road w a s nearly thrown into the ditch Saturday e v e n i n g by colliding w i t h a l i g h t ' e n g i n e near Bridgeport^ which wa* backing to Saginaw. Kngineer Reck with of the passenger w a s badly injured. John W. Merrihew,, the oldest .citizen of Clinton county, celebrated his 10Oth birthday .Ian. 10. l i e c a m e to that county from Olive. N\ Y.. in IS.'K and w h e n the t o w n s h i p s w e r e laid out' named the one in which he resides, Olive, after his birthplace. • Fred Luff, a young farmer, wn* drivi ing h o m e from Owos.so, w h e n h** horse ran j i w a y . Luff was dragged ' e T h e P e a c e f u l F i l i p i n o s . J u d g e W m . H. Taft, governor of the Philippines, w h o arrived In San Francisco from Manila, M o n d I y nlgnt on the transport Grant, after a v o y a g e of 20 d a y s , g a v e out the f o l l o w i n g statem e n t from his bed, w h i c h he w a s unable to l e a v e : "By authority and order of t h e secretary of war, Gov. Taft turned over the civil governorship of the Philippines to L u k e E. Wright, a member of the c o m m i s s i o n . The purpose of the visit, a s e x p r e s s e d by t h e secretary of war. \yos to e n a b l e ' G o v . Taft to recuperate from a three mouths' illness which he h a s had in the Philippines and also to assist, asfar as he may be able by Information, as to t h e actual conditions in the Phil* ippino Islands, the operation of t n c civil g o v e r n m e n t there." T h e governor s t a t e s that there h a s n e v e r been a time since the I'nited S t a t e s b e c a m e interested in t h e islands w h e n the attitude of t h e Filipino people a s a whole has been so friendly'."to the civil government established b y t h e United States a s n o w . Ave e a s e s of s n u l l n o v I ™ ! a l W n y ; , l ' m >VilS „ t, t ™ W l *"•* n f ,, ' >u.iuio.\ < m w ) n V n t i l for s o m e u stance over the '"' in" ' I T S I U ^ [ ^ «*« «n.1« t h i r t y ^ - 1 ^ 1.<?ne ted an, .« 1 , , 1 W w » « powpod out. The horse ran ,reak l ° I thr0UKh t h 0 *UI° o f « l»u'»- A V e t e r a n d o n e . A u g u s t SchoeHborn. w h o prepared the plans for the dome of .-the cap'.tol, is dead In 1S49, at the' tige of 'Ji!. ho : a m e to the United S t a t e s from Germany, lirst going to ^Wisconsin. T w o y e a r s later he c a m e to W a s h i n g t o n and e n u r e d the ofllce of the architect of the capital. At the breaking out of th'.» civil w a r . b e rendered v a l u a b l e service in the preparation of m a p s niwl p l a i n for (Jen. McDowell, a s well a s p l n u for forts, barracks, hospitals and other buildings for the quarter m a s t e r s -mcral's ofllce. So strict n quarantine h a s been placed over the premise* in Battle Creek, on w h i c h there ks a cane of smallpox, tlMt not e v e n a cat or dog is allowed near the house. George I farter's shingle mill at. Faithoru Junction burned t o the ground Thursday. A c r e w o f men w e r e sent from Menominee and tlie mill .will be rebuilt at once. , prove ment. and Hint there (s no IlkeM- ( hood of h!m M n g able t;> go into ' court for s o m e time. Jacob Stinniun and Mary Shoke h a v e commenced suit against Antrim county for $r».000 m>dcr the n e w l a w makin"' a county liable for d a m a g e s sustaine"* by persons w h o I x r o m o victims of mob violence. T h e y allege they were d r i p p e d by it motr-near Coiifrai L a k e Hi»a Together nnd 'Whtyped. T h e P r i n c e * * W n n t n t o Come. If t h e Princess H e n r y does not accompany her husband .to the United States. It wilt not be because s h e w i s h e s to remain at home, s a y s ..'; Berlin dispatch. On "the contrary, i } , 0 princess Is m a k i n g every effort, seeiai and political, to be a l l o w e d to «vrm one of the l a u n c h i n g party that "has now b e c o m e of international Intnvsf. Should the prlucess succeed in obtaining t h e kaiser's royal p r r i n t a i o n to make the trip s h e will be accompanied by an e n t o u r a g e of court ladiesf / ^•>; \ ,.fr-t-tv •aA • . • • v t T v - , , : # • * , . - • • * ' " " - < - • > „ • ' ! " ; • . ' > . • • , • ' * •' '••• . . . * ' j • ' • ^ i d ' •. 'Mr.-. . - ^ . 1 . - . m , V J > . •; -••:- ^ ^ • • ' » J i " - . rnnmmmm " * An AittericaiY Nabob. ' i < " ••. . 1 • • », : 1 3 A Rem».rka.ble Story of Love,. Gold o.rvd , ! W M ! Adventure. * > ' » » > By ST. GEORGE RATH BORNE J&pjrifhvby: C« AFTER VI.—(Continued.) McGregor made a proposition to the effect that his principal should he entitled to at least one shot in practice before the affair cam* on the carpet— as Livermore was familiar with the handling of the firearms, he certainly had an advantage, and it would be only fair to give Overton a chance to see how the weapon upon which be was about to stake his life did its work. To this the others readily agreed, and Jack glancing around for some mark, discovered a sparrow upon a branch fully as distant as his antagonist would be when the word came to Are. "Ah!" he remarked, "I have found a mark almost half as large as a human heart." He fired almost instantly, and the mangled bird fell to the ground, while the McGregor whistled a bar or two from "The Campbells Are Coming," . and Livermoro's second looked very serious. Then the conditions of the duel were gone over. The two principals were to be stat i o n e d a t the posts selected, within easy pistol shot, and their backs turned toward each other. At a given signal they were to wheel and advance directly toward each other, the privilege to fire being open from that Instant. One advantage would come to the man who got in his shot first, provided he hit his mark, but if he missed, heaven he;p him, for the other had the privilege of walking up as close as he pleased and delivering a murderous fire. When these arrangements had been made the principals walked to their »stations and received their weapons, together with a last word of advice from their seconds. Then they . were left alone, facing each other. Overton could feel his heart pounding away like a miniature trip hammer, and he held out his arm with some uneasiness, but smiled to find it as firm as a rock—not 8 tremor or quiver of the slightest description— really it looked bad for Livermore, who perhaps had met with the most astonishing perils during his adventurous life, and finally came home to find his Sedan. At McGregor's command the two duelists turned back to back, with the arm holding the pistol dropped down at their sides. "Men, are ye balth ready?" he demanded, as though about to open a sprinting race or some other innocent game,of sport. "Ready!" came from the traveler, quickly. "Ready!" echoed Overton, between his teeth. "Then, gang awa', and the God o' battles decide the day/' roared the exdragoon. Both men whirled around, and the dueling pistols came up to a level. Neither fired at once, but began to advance, while the onlookers—including an almost paralyzed rustic with a pitchfork oyer his shoulder, on the way to some field of labor—held their very breath in suspense. Two, three, four paces for each—the distance had been horribly narrowed, and as yet not a shot. It looked like murder—as though both of them must fall when the final exchange of compliments took place. McGregor would have given all he owned for the privilege of bawling out to his man—he believed Jack was losing his best chance—that he had the other at his mercy, and was a fool not to get in the first shot; but such an act on the part of a second would have been a gross breach of the etiquette governing such affairs, and he discreetly remained silent. Then with stunning abruptness came the sharp report of a pistol, and the McGregor groaned as he saw the smoke oozing from the barrel of the leveled weapon clutched In the rigid hand of Livermore. » » • « • • • • • + • + • » • » • • • + » *&Mxnr.K«v York; came a. man. He had had his chance and lost—the game was in Overton's hands, and there could be no appeal from the stern arbitrament of arms.. And Jack—a whirlwind of fancies played riot in his mind and heart—the man he hated with such bitterness, who had stolen away the girl whom he had almost looked upon as his wife forever and aye—this favorite of fortune was now in his power, and a pressure of the finger alone wa3 needed to end his career. Fedora would then be free and he— but, stop; suppose he killed Livermore. Would that act bridge the abyss between Fedora and himself On the contrary, would it not render it forever impassable? His whole nature revolted at the thought of killing his rival in cold blood—this was not the kind of revenge for which his spirit yearned— and even at this dreadful moment of suspense, when angel and devil seemed to struggle within for the mastery, somehow the gently eqrnpsf: face_ of_ little Mazette, the portrait painter, Hashed before his vision. Then suddenly, without the least warning Overton raised his arm until the pistol covered the upper branches of a tree, and, discharging the weapon, tossed it to the feet of his antagonist whirled on his heel and walked away. The good angel had triumphed—he refused to accept the life the gods had given him. The McGregor, breathing out mutterings of discontent, chased after his principal. To his rather brutal soldier mind Jack was a fool to stand the fire of a man who had wronged him, and then throw away the golden opportunity for revenge which the fickle goddess of -fortune had placed in his hands. McGregor could not comprehend the delicate nature of the affair—he believed that if the doughty captain, who had perhaps bewitched Jack's sweetheart in some mysterious manner, had only been disposed of, so that he might not appear upon the stage again, Overton would have clear sailing in the matter. Alar,' the situation wa3 far mors complicated. Overtoil knew a condition and not a theory confronted him—that Fedora had been dazzled by the evidences of wealth around her—that she loved dress and diamonds and luxurious ease more than she had ever loved him, even in that fool's Paradise when, like a couple of children, they had indulged in beautifully romantic dreams of the future—that evanescent Fata Morgana that appears to all sailors who venture upon the sea of love. But one faint hope remained—would Fedora listen to the still, small voice within and thrust the temptation aside? Strange how we cling desperately to the last straw when our boat sinks under us. They entered the great city and finally pulled up at a chop hotjse, where, having dismissed the chuckling cabby, they had breakfast together. Overton still had little to say, though he kept up a tremendous thinking, and when the meal was over the McGregor shook him solemnly by the hand, saying in parting: "As I taul ye before, laddie, if ye need a braw frien' came to Donald Mc- Gregor. I'm sore afraid ye did wrang to let the glllee off, but ye knaw best. Aweel, aweel, let it gang. Nae doot I'll see ye later, mon. In peace or war, then call on the McGregor." CHAPTER Vir. How the Duel Ended. With his heart In his throat the Mc- Gregor, after discovering that the shot proceeded from the pistol of the veteran traveler, flashed his eyes toward Overton. Jack turned his face for a second toward his friend—it was colorless from the Intense nervous tension, but over it had shot a terrible grim smile, such as could only be born of complete triumph—he knew the life of his hated rival was in his hands. Livermore, of course, had stood in his tracks after his fiasco. His bronzed feature gave no sign of fear, though naturally enough he had set his teeth £0 mu» Ju UisaU »\;.-s~.f.naj u **• CHAPTER VIII. Masette. Overton settled down into a rut, waiting and working by fits and starts upon his picture. During these weeks he lived from hand to mouth, selling an occasional "pot boiler" for a pittance that just managed to keep the wolf from the door. Days glided into weeks. He worked spasmodically, wandered about London, dreamed of mighty things that he could do If invested with the touch of Midas, and sometimes spent an evening with Masette and her aunt. These social events-always had a salutary effect upon Overton, and many times he breathed blessings upon the little miniature painter for her sisterly affection, as he was pleased to consider it, which soothed him in such a wonderful manner. His painting was complete. As he stood In front of it he knew it was a masterpiece that must without a doubt bring him both fortune and glory. Oh! if she would but only wait until the day when all London echoed with' his name, and it would be an honor to know him. But the hero of many an African and Indian, trade? for*}, was ImnatifAt la his wooing, since he had reached an \ age whra<sMnan n s i t ' needs make teste If he expects to shake off the thralldom of bachelorhood and take upon himself the vows and duties of a benedict, since the older be grows the more, difficult it becomes to assume new obligations. When Overton read in the Times that the wedding was to occur on the next Thursday evening at a fashionable church he seemed turned into stone for a time. He became moody, almost sullen. He avoided those friends who had been of late such a comfort to him. Masette chanced to meet him on the street—perhaps the use of that word can hardly be allowed, since she purposely went out of her way to pass near his lodgings in the hope of seeing him, for the article concerning Fedora's coming marriage had caught her eye, too, and she began to fear for Jack again. When she saw him so moody and apparently at cross purposes with the whole world, she felt very bitter toward Fedora, and had it been 'in her power Just then to remedy matters, even at the expense of pain to herself, Masette would have only too gladly done so, for Jack married to Fedora and happy was far better than Jack miserable, despondent and-devoid ol ambition. The fatal evening came. Jack had grimly made up his mind he would by hook or crook witness the ceremony that was to darken MB life and take from him the girl he had so i°-D-S: Jooked:.UP?J& as his inspiration. knowing that a fashionable audience would fill the church, and that admission without a card would be difficult, he made friends with the organistand managed t o g e t a n Invitation to occupy a seat in the loft. Mazette insisted on accompanying him—at first he had been appalled by the thought of another witnessing his mute suffering, but she was so persistent, and her sweet presence always served to arouse his better nature, so finally he gave a reluctant consent When the organ pealed out the wedding march from "Lohengrin," Overton shut his teeth hard and waited the coming of the white procession that started down the aisle, flower girls strewing the way with rare blossoms. Fedora looked like a dream—her appearance would haunt him to his dying day. And Livermore was very handsome in his dress suit—he Appeared very proud, and had eyes for no one but the beautiful woman who knelt before the chancel rail beside him and vowed to "love, honor and obey." When Overton heard this he seemed to feel a change come over him—he knew it was false, for, loving him, how could she, truthfully promise to give to her husband the affection it implied?— his faith in womankind was dead, he believed, forever, and from that hour he could never believe in the sex again. Toward the ciose of the ceremony Fedora raised her hitherto downcast eyes, as if drawn by the subtle power of Jack's stern gaze, and looked into his face. As if an arrow had pierced her heart she turned pale and shuddered, nor did she dare raise her eyes again. Perhaps she even dreaded lest the man whom she had so cruelly jilted, whose devoted heart she had cast away after it was of no further use to her, as one might a worn-out glove, might in his righteous anger do something desperate—such things have been known ere now in high life. Altogether those last few minutes of the ceremony that should have been the proudest and happiest in her whole life were the most miserable, and she endured a small portion of the same suffering her act had brought upon Overton. All was over! The wedding procession was passing down the aisle to renewed strains of joyous music. Perhaps those who were near enough to notice wondered why the happy and envied bride should turn her head and look in a half eager, half frightened way toward the altar—they could not know that remorse was already beginning to goad her heart and that the memory of that white, set, agonized face in the organ loft would come before her with reproaches every day of her life, while the bitter accusations of a murdered conscience must many times drive her to tears when surrounded by all the beautiful things that generally go to make the sum total of a fashionablJ woman's happiness, and to pce.-eas which she had betrayed her own heart When Jack went out of the church, after the butterfly audience had rolled away in their swell turnouts, he was taciturn; but his step had an elasticity Mazette had not noticed for many a day. He accompanied Mazette to her home, but declined entering the humble abode. (To be continued.) 3S55- Gersnany's Modern Scho-is. Germany is now the best-educated nation of Europe, yet only hundreds of years ago German teachers in many parts of the country were so poorly paid that they used to sing in front of houses in order to add to their Income by. o«4 ftuice. - COXGRBSS. Ott tiepdlt oi? "the majority of ths * * * * * •co'cbmrtfeJ1 * on* : Thrtfrlr)m>». Chairman Lodge on Monday reported the tariff bill and gave notice that h« would call it up at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Mr. Rawlins, for the minority of the committee, offered u substitute for the bill of the majority, and announced that he would make some remarks on It at the conclusion of Mr. Lodge's statement in support of the majority report. During the first part of Monday's session the measure providing for the establishment of a department of commerce was under discussion. An effort was made by Mr. Nelson, of Minnesota, to secure a vote, but the o\>- position to many of its provision became so strong that the effort Iwid to be abandoned. A house bill, conferring ou Mrs. Ida S. MoKinley, the mail franking privilege, was called up l>y Mr. Mason, chairman of the committee on postoffices and postroads, aud passed. Mr. Frye (Me.), reported tht» ship subsidy bill agreed upon by the committee on commerce. Mr. Vest (Mo.), gave notice of dissent on the part of the Democratic members of the committee, and also of an intention to file a minority report. The president has transmitted to congress the supplemental report of the isthmian canal eorumissionon the proposition of the Panama Canal Co. to sell its property to the United States for $40,000,000. ttep. Stephens, of Texas, introduced a bill for the union of Oklahoma and Indian territory as a state to be known as the state of Okjahoma^ Rep. Wiley, (Ala.), introduced a bill designed to prevent the holding up of trains for purposes of robbery. It provides a penalty of death or life Imprisonmentfor the guilty parties. The committee on the election of a president and vice-president of the house to-day made a favorable report on the bill for the election of United States senators by dlrevt vote of the people. In the house Tuesday Wm. Allien Smith, of Michigan, introduced a resolution callinj? upon the state department to request the British government to stay the execution of Sclieepers. Mr. Teller presented Representative Smith's resolution regarding the execution of Scheepers, in the senary Wednesday. There is some opposition to tlit* proposition to admit the territories of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona to statehood. Delegate Rodey. of New Mexico, says: "If the house fails to pas* the admission bills you may look •to the delegates of the three territories to advance to the bar of the house together and resign their commissions. Friends of the river and harbor bill are noi^ so sanguine of its pa.-sage as they were two months ago. There are two threatening'dangers ahead. One is that western senators and •congressmen are insisting >A\ making a provision for the irrigation of lands. The other is that the bill will carry such a large appropriation that the president will be forced to veto it. Some of the old partisan lire was Injected into the proceedings of the house Wednesday when the item in tlu1 urgent' deficiency bill appropriating 1500.000 for a military post at Manila, which 1 he Democrats luive l>eeo using as a text for speeches in opposition to the Philipixine policy of the administration for the last three days, was reached. Mr. Gannon, in charge of the bill, confessed that tiie appropria tion was subject to a point of order, and it vrent out. In lieu thereof he offered an amendment to appropriate the same sum for the "shelter and protection'' of the officers and enlisted men of the army on duty in the Philippine*. This the chair held to be in order, ami it at once bevnme the subject of a very spirited debate. Wh?n the vote came to be taken the solid Republican side arose in support of It. and with the Republicans, a solitary Democrat. Cummings. of Xew York, stood up. Turning on his fellow Democrats and shaking his fist in their faces. Cummings shouted: "When 1 refuse to vote to protet-t the life of an American aoldier I hope I may be paralyzed." The amemlment was adopted, 127 to 100. and without completing the bill. th»* house adjourned. The first business in the house Friday was rhe vote upon the urgent deficiency bill. Mr. Cannon, chairman of the appropriations committee, demanded a separate vote upon the amendment io the bill to appropriate $.V)0.- 000 for "the protection and shelter" of the officers and enlisted men of the army serving in the Philippines. His purpose was to put the other side ou record. Wthen the department of commerce bill was tip in the senate Thursday. Hnuna said the establishment of the new department was in the interest of both capital and labor. 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Heals the ulcers of the head and throat Sweetens the breath, and restores the senses of taste, smell and hearing. Sold at all drugstores, or will be sent by mail on receipt of 2 5 c e n t s . Stimps tak?n. Henry. Johnson «t £or<J. Prtp"*, Buri ngt>n, it Ifafittetod with •or* * 7 M , a M [ThMnsson's Eyt liter FARMS and Stock K*ncti6* for aale In Iowa, xeb.. Minn, and ft. Dak The Union Land Co.. MS Fitth St.. Sioax City. la. ln» DP IO%\D# rf^i0 YI qJn*le"k rDeIlSieCfOaaV4EcRoYre; *gwivonest taaee. aBao.o ka osfv testUeonlai* and M OATS' treatment SSSETS sssa. sts s. AU»II. a» G ENTLEMEN Mf,*E YOUR CHANCE! Are yoQ married! If met, why not marry eabrtneet We wtllffiYe tbe name*, addreeeee and deecriptioaa of twelve ladiea who wish to marry. Ag*» from 17 to it. They hayefromSlO.OOO to $ 7 7 , 0 0 0 incaeh. Weeend sealed, ti*e of these nemeafor 11.00 or all twelve tortloe. Bend for ail and take your ekotoe, KarUeex offers the most favored. WHY NOT MARRY RICH! Address. 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CAPSICUM VASELINE ( PUT TJP IK C O I A A F S I B L B TUBES ) 4*1n syu obtshteitru tpel afostre rm,u sdo sdu pwerililo rn toot mbluissttearr dt boer mcuorsatt idveel iQcautael istkieisn o. f Ttbbies apratiincl-ea lalrse? wInogn adnerd- rfuell.i evIet hweialld satcohpe tabned t osoctihaaticchae. aWt oen cree,o aonmd* omoeuandt erit> lrarsi tatbnte kbneoswt na, nadls os aafse asnt eexxtteerrnnaall raenmd eadlly rfhore upmaiantsic i,n n tehuer aclhgeics ta nadn gdo usttoym oaocmh- Kina rt ihinte,t sah. noduA si etth rwoialidlll . w bMiell af onpuyrn opdve eot opw lehb aesat i ynw v'eiat l cuilsaa tbibmlee obeenstts o. fa atl al lol fd yrouugrg ipsrtse pora roatthioern sd."ea lPerrsj,o oer ItrSy sween dwinilgl s tehnids aymouo uan ttu tboe u bsy in m paoiLst aNgeo s atartmicples ssahmouel dc abrer iaecsc oeuprt elda bbeyl, tahse o pthuebrliwc iusen Ilet siss tnboet genuine. CHE5€r»rOOQH ViFO. CO., 17 State Street, Xsw YOB* CITY. •i«s n • • : • 6-. M ?-. . • • • . ; %:> <?<' Sr.<i <j 'S '; ••' ' ' • ' • ' - . J'fcVi & li •!'*' » • r i • • p . — 6*. v . . It ^ . *.«-A. '•. T PAR3HALLVILLE. Mrs. Cyritha Andrews who has been quite sick the past week is better this week. Wells Avery is very sick with heart trouble and a complication of other trouble. Mrs. Jennie Wright fell last Thursday and sprained her lame limb very bad. Hope she will not be laid up as long as she was tefore. 7^* T It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It's the one perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin eruptions. Only infallible Pile cure. 25c a box at F. A. Sigler's. NORTH LAKE. Wm. Schultz was home on Sun- Jay. 8. L, Leatch and family spent Sunday at Fred Schultz's. Geo. Sweeney and Wm. Ivory were cutting up^saw logs for M. Welsh last week. Herman Hudson has replaced his horse-power with an engiu e for running bis buzz saw. Work has commenced cutting saw-logs on the Jas. Cooke lumber job. Several farmers are working up the tree tops for their summers wood. Blown to Atoms. The old idea that the body sometimes needs a powerful, drastic, purga" tive pill has been eyplcded; for Dr King's New Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless, gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache. Only 25c at F. A. Sigler's drug store. Wm. Ledwidge drew the gun Max sold tickets on at the store. L. Whited and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs* Harrison Bates in Unadilla. The question for Lyceum next Saturday evening, Feb. 1, is, resolve that the labor saving machine is a detrement to the working class of people. A Deep Mystery. It is a mystery why womenendure Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzy Spells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quick ly cure such trouble. u l suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, la., "and a lame hack .pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly cured me, and although 73 years old, I now am able to do all my house work." It overcomes Constipa tion,improves Appetite, gives perfect health. Only 50c at P. A. Sigler's drug store. SOUTH MARION. Bernard Glenn is sick with measles. Mrs. Reynolds returned home last week. Etta Bland visited Mrs. R. M. Glenn last Thursday. I. J. Abbott and wife visited at F. N. Burgess' last Friday. Mae Brogan visited friends in Pinckney Saturday and Sunday. Helen and Luella Caskey visited Cressa Abbott the last of last week. Irving Hart and family visited their parents, Darwin Oarr, last Friday. k!rs. HaiiLah Mann and son, Albert, of Jackson, visited at- N. Pacy's the last, of last week. Several from here attended the lyceum in Auderson last Saturday night. All report a good debate. Thousands sent into Exile. Every year a large number of poor sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urged to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. Don't be anexile when Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption will core you at borne. It's the most lnfallable medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on e a i u "he first dose brings relief. Astounding cures reault from persistent use. Trial bottles at F. A. Sigler's. Price 50c and $1.00. Evvery bottle guaranteed. IOSCO Mrs. E. E. Philips is recovering from a severe attack of neuralgia. Miss Lettie Canfield, of Handy, is visiting Mrs. Tim Isham and Mrs. N. E. Watson. Plainfieli items of last week should have been headed Iosco. A mistake we think. John White, of Collins, returned to his home, Saturday, after spending seveial weeks with Tim Isham. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Longnecker and Mr. and Mrs. Asel Dutton spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hutson. Geo. Bullis and family, of Marion, and C. A. Mapes, W. C. Greening, L. C. Gardner and wives were guests last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hutson. UXAMLL1 F1B«B>S CLUB. The annual meeting of the U n a - dilla Farmers' Club was held last Saturday in the basement of the M. E. church. Oysters and plenty of other good things were served. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— Pres., E. L. Glenn; Vice Pres., L, W. OstrancW; Seny., Wm. Pyper; Cor. Secy., Wirt Barn urn; Treas., 6 . B. Arnold. Ryal Barnum was elected delegate, with L. W. Ostrander alternate, to the Anti-saloon League convention to be held in LanBing, in February. As delegates to the L. C. A. F. 0., to be held in Howell Feb. 11. Wm. Pyper, Z. A. Hartsuff, Thos. Howlett and their wives were elected. We then adjourned to meet at the home of E. R. Glenn the third Saturday in February. MABEL H A R T S U F F , Cor. Secy. 4:00 Question Box and General Disoustion WOMEN'S SESSION to be held in the Baptist ohorch paxlbw, Tuesday P. M., Miss Julia Ball, chairman. Miss Maude Gilchrist, State Speaker. 1:30 Address, Miss Gilchrist, Agri. Colg. 2:00 Discussion 3:00 Paper,. .Mrs. J. L. Campbell, Ypsi. 3:30 Discussion 4:00 Question Box — ' ,.. .. ". . u ' - * S'g .'J county. The membership oi t|iii board is composed of fretidflk Jhwurtr two Secretaries and the several vice-Presidents of the club. Members of thi* board will please bear this meeting in mind and &ct accordingly as we have some business to transact. Cor. Sec. Association of Farmers' Clubs. Following is a program for the regular meeting of the Livingston' Co. Association of Fanners' Clubs which Will be held in the court house* at Howell, Tuesday Feb. 11, commencing at 10:80 a. m. Singing, Club led by Guy Hosley Prayer, A. M. Wells Secretarys Kepo rt 10:45 Conference of club workers of the county 11:15 Short talk, explanations of the postal laws and rulings in regard to second class mail matter by George Barnes Discussion, 11:30 Question Box I 11.45 Recitation, Florence Allison Music, Oak Grove Male Quartett AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:00 Question""box Putnam and Hamburg Farmers' j S h o r t t a l k «M y Experience raisiug Sugar Club mot at the pleasant home of I Beets,". s. B. Rubert Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Culy for the ! Discussion, Business Pointers. For Sale* A new milch oow—enquire of Dr. H. F.Sigler. t5 On the cor near Mrs. Flora gold band ring, office. Reward. LOST er by the oross w*lk Grimes residence a Please leave at this Hamburg and Putnam Farmers CJnb. About 50 of the members of the Discussion at ANDERSON. Liam Ledwidge is sick with measles. Mrs. Nora Singleton spent Friday with Mrs- Nancy May in Lyndon. Elton Jeffery and wife attended bis brothers wife's funeral near Fowlerville. Pave Smith, wife, and daughter, lfftbel, spent Sunday with James j o f quarterly meeting at Thayer B o f and family. • • • • - . % . . • ' . • : • ^ . . PETTYSVILLE S. G. Teeple visited friends Ypsilanti over Sunday. J. W. Placeway was in Ypsilanti on business last Tuesday. Work at the ice aouse will be completed by the last of the week. Ebb. Smith aud wife of White Oak visited relatives near here the past week. J. D. VanFleet and wife Miss Mary VanFleet and J. W. Placeway and wife visited at Myer Davis's last Thursday. I t is expected that the store at this place will soon be in running order again. Mr. Wiegand will be the new proprietor. The house of Lyman Peck to gether with nearly all its contents was burned Tuesday. Insured in the Livingston Mutual for $500. WEST MARION. Ella Miller is on the sick list. Mrs. Walter Gordon is on the sick list- Some very line fish are being caught at Ceder Lake. Henry Smith and wife visited their new grandson in Cohoctah Thursday returned home Monday. Ladies Aid Society will meet on Thursday Feb. 6 at the home of Mrs. Geo, Miller. All cordially invited. Eev. Shepherd wijf .continue Kevival meetings at this place this week assisted by Kev. Daily of Plainfield. Burt Purday and wife have moved to Howell having sold their store property to Mr. White of 6 corners. Mrs. Geo. Bland Jr. and Miss Una Ferringtori were callers on their friends in this section Saturday evening. There will be no services at this place Sunday, Feb. 2; on account 1:4£ Paper, "Woman's Positions iu Society, Past, Present and Future, Mrs. Mary Marshall, of Green Oak Cluh and Treas. of State Association f Mrs. L. Musch, Hamburg ) Mrs. W. L. Smith, Oceola •>2:30 Paper, "A General Primary Election Law," J.W.Edgar Discussion, Hon. J. B. Tazzimans, Oceola F. E. Bid well, Brighton Music, Guy Hosley 5:30 Paper, "A Bright Day for Stockmen," Frank Crandal, Howell Discussion, E. C. Reed, Oceola. Please be present at the conference in the morning and prepared to express your opinion in regard to the Farmers cluh movement. Also dissiders should be invited to the cuss with your neighbors and friends meetings, and seeing the interest ai* an opportunity presents itself theand enthusiasm manifested would advisibility of organizing a farmers January meeting, Saturday last. After the usual routine of business dinner was served, followed by the literary program. Amon^ the numbers on the program was an exceptionally fine recitation by Miss Mabel Fish which deserves special mention. The Association topic for Jan. was discused to some extent. The general" opinion was. that all should endeavor to make each meeting so interesting that no memper would care to stay away. In order to form new clubs, outtelephone comany for the county as that subject will surely come up for discussion through the question box. If you are in the least threatened with an attack with the sugar beet fever it would be well for you to oome and listen to the experience of one of your own county men in relation to desire a similar organization in their own comunity. Some thought we should not adhere too closely to the association topics each month, but when it seemed best to do so should choose topics of local interest. The delegate to theState Assoc-! the industry. Lik wise if yon bold a iation of Farmers' Clubs gave a'decided opinions in regd^d to Woreport of the meetkig. | menan's positions in Society come and The next meeting will be held * i v e o t h e r 8 t h e b e n e H t o f the. same. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. A n d if y°u d o n o t c o m e a n d b e c o n " j vinced in the matter list the fate of j the Church of the Laodiceana rejord- !ed in Rev, 3-14 15-16 befell thee. It For Sate. A farm of 100 acres in the township of Marion would like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate. 4iBwis LOVE, 111 Administrator. t«rS«le. Jersey Cow 4 yrs. old due to calve in two or three weeks. Enquire of O. B, ARNOLD, Gregory. r or Sale* A full-blood Jersey cow due to calve this month. Enquire of G*o. Black Anderson, Mich- Notice. A Post Office is a place where the public and patrons have the privilege of coming for their mail, and to transact all business pertaining to the postal services, and I am always glad to see them, and render them the best service possible, with no cause for complaint on the part of the patrons. But it is not, as some people of late seem to think, a place to congregate and exchange stories, etc., making it very unpleasant for those who enter to transact business. The boys who use the doorway and hail for refuge in in time of snowballing and scuffling MUST find another locality to hold fort. WM, 8. SWARTHOUT. P.M. Chambers, the last Saturday in February. COR. SEC. school house. Washtenaw County Farmers' Institute To be held at the Baptist church in Dexter, Feb. 10-11 1902: PROGRAMME: Monday A. M. Feb. 10. 10:00 Presidents Address,. .H J. Pinclcney, Webster 10:30 Crops on the Mixed farm, P. B. Reynolds, Otvosso j 11.00 Discussion led by .John K. Campbell, Ypsilanti 11:30 Paper The Marketing of Farm Produce,.. .Chas. J. Fester, Ypsilanti Monday P. M. 3:00 Practical Stock Feeding, P. B. Reynolds. 1:30 Discussion led by, Orren Barkhardt, Chelsea. 2:00 Fruit Raising, Wm. Bird, Ann Arbor. 2:30 Feeding and Care of Dnir^ Cow,.... A. M. Welch, Ionia. 3:00 Discussion led by C. M. Starke, Hamburg 4 .-00 Question Box Monday Evening. 7:30 Forestry, Prof. Davis, Ann Arbor 8:00 Our Public Schools, A. J. Easton Dexter 8:30 The Rural High School, Hon. Delos Fall, Lansing Discussion. Music for the evening will be furnished by the Dexter High School Chorus. Tuesday A. M. 1:00 Xeeded Reformation. Miss Jula Ball, Hamburg 10:30 Paper, Road Making, E. A. Nordman, Dexter 11:00 Business meeting, Elect, of officers Tuesday P. M. 1:00 Corn Growing,. A. M. Welch 1:30 Discutsioo led by h. Piatt, Ypsi. 2.-00 8teer Feeding, P. B. Reynolds 2:30 Discussion ted by.. .John McDougil, Ypsilnnti 3:00 U»nb Feeding A. M. Wclchj 3:30 Discussion Jed by Ira Backus FABITI FOH SALE The farm known as the Phillip Standlick farm, containing 120 acres, in the township of Genoa, 2 miles southwest of Chilson, will be sold at public auction at the west front door of the court house in the village of Howell on Tuesday, February 11th, 1902, at one o'clock in the afternoon. This farm hag 80 acres of well improved land, good productive soil, 40 acres of wood land and huckleberry swamp, good well of water, 3 acres bearing orchard good frame farm house, good barn with you tbink the time has arrived for the | underground stable. This farm belongs to the late Charles T. Hyne and mtist be sold to settle up said estate. ,, Terms of Sale—One-third cash down, balance by mortgage back on fitrni with mini*! interdethronement of the party bos9 aad bis lieutenants come and advocate a general primary election late, on the other hand if you *vti»b to giant him a longer lease of power come and defend the old caucus and convention system. Also come prepared to express your views in regard to the prospects of the stock of the county, I refer to the farm stock not wall street. In short come and invite your neighbor to come and assist in making this one of the best meetings in the historv of the associations. There will be a meeting of the executive board of this Association one half hour pre ceeding the regular meeting at 10:00 a. m. Thursday Feb. 11. est at 5 per cent. Time to suit purohaser. Title perfect. Dated January 7, 1902. WILLIAM F. HYNE, FREDERICK T. HYNE, J- Executors. FRANKLIN L. HYNE SE, ) YNE, \ rNE j CHEAP RATES TO TORONTO, ONT. Student Yolnteer Movementfor Foreign Missions. For the above the Grand Trunk Ky. System will sell tickets at One Fare for the round trip on February 23, 24 and 25, valid to return, [leaving Toronto not later than Mr. A. B. Cnok, of O.vosso, Pre*, of j March 5, 1602. the State Association Farmers' Clubs, will be present and ift desirous of meeting all the Club workers of the Inquire of agents of the Grand Trunk Ky. System and connections. THE DISPATCH AND MICHIGAN FARMER ONE YEAR FOR $1.45. CASH IN ADVANCE. ..Vi' Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch January 30, 1902 Description An account of the resource January 30, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-01-30 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch https://archives.howelllibrary.org/files/original/b23009c8acd76beaedbfffff2a78ebaf.pdf 9b1e6df798ba00671d14d3ebc300afcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Note Extra information that can be shown with the item. 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Next to lJi.8t*»ffif«. CROCKERY ; Public Sentiment The fofiovnng article wjw handed us for publication, which shows the general feeling of tbe citizens in this part of the county: Editor dispatch: It i* quite possiole that so far as legal proceedings are concerned the James Ryan and John Denehy Jr. tt ial is ended. TAOS. Fitzsiraraons an booest, hardworking man respected by all'who knew^nim, lies in an untimely grave andvhis widow and little children are left alone to fight lifeV battles. The two noon convicted of this most cruel murder alter paying the sum of nine hundred dollars are free to enjoy life as best they can. To say that the people are not satisfied with this sentence is but a mild interpretation of the state of pnblio sentiment. Conservative men, men not given to extravagant utterances voice the universal sentiment by saying "outrageous ." No one desired the extreme penalty of the law but that a few paltry dollars should indicate the value of this life is too much for human enddrance We cannot wonder at mob law when we are brought face to face with such a travesty on justice. John Denehy Jr. plead guilty to the charge of manslaughter. There is no doubt of bis guilt as he pleads, guilty. -Innocent men do not plead guilty to 8neb crimes. Had Ryan been found not guilty would John Denehy Jr. have then made the same plea? Does any sane man believe that John Dene by Jr. was guilty and James Ryan innocent? If James Ryan was guilty did he not commit perjury when be swore positively against the evidence of a dozen of the i est men in Hamburg? Is this the "peculiar circumstances1' that Judge Smith alludes to in his remarks to Ryan? Do«s the tact that these men denied their guilt to tbe last moment, a denial that cost Livingston county several thousand dollars and diagged tbe widow through the harrowing details ot this terriblw trial, constitute the basis of tbe "mitigating circumstance" alluded to by Judge Smith? The "pecular circumstances" that will appear to the i ney never attempt a piece betheir ability."—Tid-Bits. men were convicted or tbe crime ea charged. These faithful officer**, have won a place in toe affections and respect of the people in this county' that Witt .live for-all- t«me. There* is much mere that-might-be said in relation to tbe "peculiar circumstances" but we refrain. " Cmo*. LOCAL NEWS. past «r- * * v To make .rad* lively during the usually N e w Y o r k m a n | a t r y l t o g t a r t dullmonthsot January and February, we j^ Te\igion w h l c h w a a revealed to are making SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS en our mammoth stock of Furniture and Crockery. Our buyer has just returned from Grand Rapids and Chicago, the largest furniture markets in the world, and we are prepared to give our customers the very latest ideas in Furniture, combined with the • beet of material, workmanship and finish. You cannot afford to niss this sale. Brokaw & Wilkinson. HOWELL, MlCH. How qoifcafy this bump subsides when poor old Bnrdick Hinchey, a man weak both physically and mentally is brought before his honor; "two years in Jackson at hard labor for this poor seveuiy year old man for "asaaull with intent to do bodily harm less than murder," and nine hundred dollars for taking a human life. Can we-wonder that the righteous indignation of the people is aroused? After indefatigable conscientious work on the part of Prosecutor Shields, and Sheriff Findley, work performed ircm a sense of duty and in the face of bitter opposition, these To Our Patrons- We wish to advise all our patrons and friends who have un-settled accounts and past due notes, to corne'ahd settle as soon as possible as;we>must balance our books at time of inventory. Thanking all for past favors and wishing you a Happy New Year, we are, Very truly yours, /V TEEPLE & CAOWELL Geo. Fish was in Dansvillethe week. Matt Jeffreys is very sick with pneumonia. Miss Ethel Read is home for a few days front the U; of If. Mrs. Peter Harris has been very ill with pneumonia the past week. The cold weather, measles and mumps makes news scarce this week. Mumps is the prevailing fashion these days, especially among the middle aged. Henry Harris, of Aspin, Colo., was called here the past week to se) bft father who lies very low with paralysis. Miss Flora Culhane was called home from Dexter the last of last week on account of the serious illness ot her sister Miss Lucy. Mrs. Scovilie expects to begin drilling the children for the cos mo ram a in about a week, as the measles will be about over with at that time. Tbe ground hog saw bis shadow Sunday for a few minutes theu hustled back before tbe storm struck him. We wonder what tbe next sis weeks will be Kirk Van Winkle ani wife have returned from a visit with relatives in Lansing. He also attended the State Masonic meetinar in Muskegon while away the past week. Frederick Hicks professor in tbe the University of Cincinatti, and sou ot Rev. Hicks at this place, will spend a month giving lectures in the large cities in the west, on Economics. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Crofoot entertained tbe Pedro Club at their home last Wednesday evening. A rather enjoyable time was reported, Mrs. Jas. Green and Geo. Reason Jr. were the winners. Last Friday whilw F. M. Pet«rs was grindincr buckwheat his mill came to a sudden stop, and on investigation it was found that the waterwb^el had collapsed. Through much difficult work in repairing Mr. Peters informs us he is ready for business again. The entertainment given on Friday evening at the Cady school house in Hamburg, was a very pleasant ooe. ^he pupils were trained to a Hnish and conducted themselves admirably, it pronounced a success and gives credit to tbe teacher, Norab Fobey. A small company of friends and neighbors were well entertained at the borne of Mr. and Mis. Wm Dardy on Friday evening last. Several members of the company presented them with a set of dinning room chairs to remind them of their anniversary, also of Mr. Dardy's 29 birthday. Last Thursday .ui&s Edith Wood had a narrow escape from what might have been a serious accident. Having untied her horse and while arranging' tbe blankets as she stood between the wheels and buggy her horse took fright and ran dragging Edith some distance before she could free herself. Fortunately no damage was done. Married by Rev. M. J. Comer Ford Wednesday Jan. 29, Dr. Theo. Lane of Ann Arbor and Katy 0.' Davfr of Unadilla. After a weeks visit Grand Rapids and Lansing they, ex* pect to return and make Anif Artattheir future home where Ifr. Lane, has a fine practice. The htide a r t groom being among the county's meat ^ highly respected young people go to their new home ladden with the best wishes of % boat of friends for theft futurepnaperUy, ;/^'~. *n»a*3£/ Three Sentences. Circuit'court convened on Monday at Howell and'the .first cases on the calendar, of interest to the people in this part of the county was *ne Bentencing ot Mr Bo*dick Hinchey who was tried at the last term of court for assault wi.lb the attempt to do great bodily, injury, less the crime of murder. Judge Smith gave him two yearn at Jackson, Mr. Hinchey is an aged man and he.has the sympathy of a number of people. The case of Ryan and Denehey for the murder of Tjoraas Fitzsim mous. Ryan was tried in December and found guilty; Denehey's trial was put over until this term of court and without much ado plead guilty to the crime of murder. It has been a bitterly fought trial and it is to be hoped that liquor will not play as prominent a part in the lives of the young men as heretofore, Ryan and Denehey were both sentenced by Judge Smith to pay a fine of |900 a piece. Business Pointers. — —. ___ , . F A B n FOKSALE The farm known as the Phillip Standlick farm, containing 120 acres, in the township of Genoa, 2 miles southwest of Chilson, will be sold at public auction at the west front door of the court house in the villagp nf Howell on Tuesday, Februarv ilth, 19*)2, at one o'clock in the afternoon. This firm has 80 acres of well improyed land, good productive soil, 40 acres of wood land and huckleberry swamp, good well of water, 3 acres bearing orchard good frame farm house, good barn with underground stable. This farm belongs to the late Charles T. Hyne and must be sold to settle up said estate. Terms of Sale—One-third cash down, balance by mortgage back on firm with annual interest at 5 per cent. Time to suit purchaser. Title perfect. Dated January 7, 1902 WILLIAM F. HYNE, FKKDEKICK T. HYNE, }* Executors. FRANKLIN L Apair of mittens" a waits an owner at tnis office. x w\ FT ftMe^ A farm of 100 acre* in toe township of Marion wopid like to sell as soon as possible for distribution of estate, v Lawts Loy«, 111 Administrator. Jersey Cow 4 yra. old due to calve in two o( three weeks. Enquire of O. B. ABNOLD, Gregory. car Sale. A full-blood Jersey cow due to calve this month. Enquire of Geo. Black'Anderson, Mich* ) \ HYNE, [ HYNE J The young people give a dance at the opera house Fridry evening. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mi68 Villa Martin Friday afternoon of this week. * Maude and Guy Haney were quite sick with pneumonia as well as measles this week. You Will Be Litokn If you buy your Fall and Winter Suits now, during the month of January. We guarantee everything that ought to be guaranteed in made to measure clothing. TO EVERY CUSTOMER purchasing a suit of clothes or an overcoat now, we will make a present of k BEAUTIFUL SILK VEST, and you may s e l e c t your pattern and s t y l e of vest. All these vests have been selling at from $5.00 to $/ .Oaeach. Do not delay, but make your selections now, and get your choice! « K. H. CRANE, PiRCknei, Agent for tbe Royal Tailors. THE DISPATCH AND MICHIGAN FARMER ONE YEAR FOR $1.45. CASH IN ADVANCE. 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Washington, Feb. 2 . - I n this discourse Dr. Talmage calls attention to causes of thanksgiving that are sel- 4 o m reeognlsod and shows bow to cuittrate a eheerfiil spirit; text, Psalms xxxill, 2, "Bint; unto him wtth a psaltery and an instrument of tsn strings." A musician as well as poet and conqueror and king was David, the aut h o r of my text. He first composed t h e sacred rhythm and then played it <*jpoa a harp, striking and plucking the ^strings with his fingers and thumbs. T h e harp is the oldest of musical instrument*. Jubai Invented it, and he w a s the seventh descendant from Adam. Its music was sugested by t h e t w a n g of the bowstring. Homer refers to the harp in the "Iliad." I t is t h e most consecrated of all instruments, it has a tenderness and sweetness belonging to no other instrument t h a t 1 know of. It enters into the richest symbolism of the Holy Scriptures. The raptures of heaven are represented under the figure of "harpers liarping o n their harps." We learn from coins and medals that in the Maccabean a g e ' t h e harp had only three strings, i n other ages it had eight strings. David's harp had ten •trings, and when his great seal was afire with the theme his sympathetic voice, accompanied by exquisite vibration of the chords-, must have been overpowering. Have yon ever thanked God for delightsome food? What vast multitudes -area-hungered from day to day or are obliged to take food not toothsome or pleasant to the taste? What millions a r e in straggle-for bread! Have you thanked God for eyesight n * originally given to you or, after it was dimmed by age, for the glass that brought the page of the book within the compass of 4he vision? Have you realized the privation those suffer to whom the day is as black as the night and who never see the face of father or mother or wife or child or friend? T h e man of millions of dollars who recently went blind from atrophy of optic nerve would have been willing to give all his millions and become a day laborer if he could have kept off the blindness t&at gradually crept over his vision. Have you ever given thanks for two -«yes—media between the soul inside and the world outside, media that no '•one but the infinite God, could create? The eye, the window of our immortal nature, the gate through which all colors march, the picture gallery of the soul! Without the eye this world is a big dungeon. I fear that many of us 'have never given one hearty expression of gratitude tor treasure of sight, t h e loss of which is the greatest disaster possible unless it be the loss of the mind. • Further, notice how many pass through life ia silence because the earirefuses to do its office. They never Jhear music, vocal or instrumental. T h e thunder that rolls its full diapason through the heavens does not startle t h e prolonged silence. The air that has for us so many melodies has no sweet sound for them. They live in a quietude that will not be broken until faeaven breaks in upon them with its harmonies. The bird voices of the "springtime, the chatter of the children, the sublime chant of the sea, the solo of the cantatrtce and the melody of t h e great worshiping assemblies mean nothing to them. Have we devoutly thanked God for these two wonders of -pur hearing, with which we can now kput ourselves under the charm of sweet -s6und and also carry in our memories the infantile song with which our mothers put us to sleep, and the voices of the great prima donnas like Lind and Pattl and Nellson, and the sound o f instruments like the violin of the ^Swedish performer, or the cornet of Arbuckle, or the mightiest of all instruments, with the hand of Morgan •on the keys and his foot on the pedal, or some Sabbath tune like "Coronat i o n , " in the acclaim of which you -could hear the crowns of heaven coming down at the feet of Jesus? Many vof us have never thanked God for this -hearing apparatus of the souL That is one of the ten strings of gratitude that we ought always to thrum after .'hearing the voice of a loved one or •the last strain of an oratorio, or the ' d a n g of a cathedral tower. Further, there are many who never recognise how much God gives them when he gives them sleep. Insomnia -Is a calamity wider known in our land than in any other. Sleeplessness is an /American disorder. If it has not touched you and yon can rest for seven or -eight, hours without waking-*if for t h a t length of time In every twenty- "four hours yon can be free of all care a n d . worriment and your nerves are returned and roar limbs escape from Ml fatigue and the rising sun finds you a •new man, body, miad and soul—you tion. «, ?be> French nnancis|-, almost slumber to b e bought in any market." He was $ l f n t Sleep i s a tttyuijur from htm 4pho never sleeps. ' 0 & t h e feilc(- ties of slumber! Let all who have th!i real benefaction celebrate it. That is o o ^ Q f t b » sweetest swings lp aU the instrument of ten strings. \ ?urth,er, Jet us gratefully acknow* edge the power of physical locomotion. To be able to go where we wish and all unaided—what a kindness! What multitudes have to call in the aid of cane and crutch and invalid's chair, and their whole life is a hinderment! How hard to get about with lack of strong and healthy and supple limbs! Con* gratulated ought you all to be if you have the usual physical endowment, and sympathised with ought all those to be who can neither walk nor climb nor enter upon any great activities. That is one of the thousands of reasons why I hate war with, a complete hatred. It takes off with bullet or shell or surgeon's knife the capacity of men t o achieve their own livelihood or do the work for which they would otherwise be fully qualified. Brave men, self-sacrificing men, for the rest of their life are put on the limits and strangely suffer in stormy weather from limbs amputated. How much of the human family in every century has been cut up and Shot to pieces and passed into mutilation! American manhood had hardly recovered from the lacerations of the war of the Revolution when it was called to be carved by the swords and stabbed with the bayonets and blackened with the gunpowder of 1812. Hardly recovered was our American manhood from that when the war with Mexico began its butchery. Hardly was American manhood recovered from that before the civil war took hold of it and dug its grave trench through the north and its grave trench through the south. Hardly was our American manhood recovered from that when the Spanish war came, with its malaria and crowded hospitals. Thank God that now four of the greatest nations are allied in good understanding— the United States. England, Germany and Russia—and if they will do the right things they can forever stop national and international strife and put an end to wholesale amputation. Further, on the instrument of ten strings celebrate the possession of our reason. A severe stroke upon the head or a sudden calamity or any one of fifty kinds of accident might dethrone our reason and leave us. worse off than the brute, for the brute has a substitute for reason in what is called instinct, but a man's brain shattered, and he has neither mind nor instinct. The asylums for the insane, though all the time multiplying, are not enough to shelter the demented. Through the cramming system employed in many of the schools of this country there are tens of thousands of children having their brain depleted. Philosophers at ten years of age, astronomers at eleven years of age, geologists at twelve years of age. They will be first on examination day, but last in all matters of useful and successful life. It would be amusing to see how much children are expected to learn and know if it were not connected with the tragedies of damaged intellects which follow. Another string of this instrument 1 now touch—friendships, deep and abiding, by which 1 refer to those people who, when good or bad motive may be ascribed to you, ascribe the good; those concerning whom you do not wonder which side they will take when you are under discussion; those who would more gladly serve you than serve themselves; those to whom you can tell everything without reserve; those who are first in your home by person or by telegram when you have trouble. Oh, what a blessing to have plenty of friends! Aye, if you have only one good friend, you are blessed in that glad possession. With one such friend you can defy the world. If you have been through some great crisis and you have one friend left, thank God and celebrate it on the sweetest harpstring. "While all this is so," says some one, "there are so many things that others have which I have not." I reply, it is not what we get, but what we are. that decides our happiness. With the bare necessities of life many are unspeakably happy, while others wtth all the luxuries are impersonations of misery, your heart right, all Is right; your heart wrong, all is wrong. But we must tighten the cords of our harp and retune it while we celebrate gospel advantages. The highest style of civilisation' the world has ever seen is American civilization, and it Is built out of t b e gospel of pardon and good morals. That gospel rocked our cradle, and it will epitaph our grave. It soothes our sorrows^ brightens our hopes, inspires our courage, forgives our sins and saves our soote. It takes * man who is all wrong^and makes him all right. What that gospel has done for k you and me Is a story that w e cah never fully tell. What it has dona for the world and will ye£ do for the nations it will take the thousand years of the millennium to celebrate. Oh* what a world this w^U be when it rotates to its orbit a redeemed planet, girdled with spontaneous harvests and enriched by orchards whose fruits are sneakiest aadvredundant, and the teat pain will have been banished and the last tear wept and the last sToan uttered, and there shall be nothing to hurt or destroy in all Gods holy mountain! All that and more will come to pass, for "the mouth of the Lord hath spoken 1t/* , So far I have mentioned n i n e of the ten strings of the instrument of gratitude. I now come to the tenth and the last. I mention it 4sst that it may be the more memorable—heavenly anticipation. By the grace of God we are going to move Into, a place so much better than this that on arriving we will wonder that we were for so many years so loath to make the transfer. After we have seen Christ face to face and rejoiced over our departed kindred there are some mighty spirits we will want to meet soon after we pass through the gates. We want to see and will see David, a mightier king in heaven than he ever was on earth, and we will talk with him about psalmody and get from him exactly what he meant when he talked about the instrument of ten strings. We will confront Moses, who will tell of the lawgiving on rocking Sinai and of his mysterious burial, with no one but God present We will see Joshua, and he will tell us of the coming down of the walls of Jericho at the blast of the ram's horn and explain. to us that miracle—how the sun and moon could stand still without demolition of the planetary system. We will see and talk with Daniel, and he will tell us how he saw Belshazzar's banqueting hall turned Into a slaughter house and how the lions greeted him with loving fawn instead of stroke of cruel paw. We will see and talk with Solomon, whose palaces are gone, but whose Inspired epigrams s t a n d o u t stronger and stronger as the centuries pass. We will see Paul and hear from him how Felix trembled before him, and the audience of skeptics on Mars hill were confounded by his sermon on the brotherhood of man,'what he saw at Ephesus and Syracuse and Phillppi and Rome and how dark was the Mamertine dungeon and how sharp the ax that beheaded him on the road to Ostia. What a thrill of excitement for us when we gaze upon the heroes and heroines who save their lives for the truth. We will see the gospel proclaimed Chrysostoru and Bourdaloue and Whitefield and the Wesleys and John Knox. We will see the great Christian poets Milton aqd Dante and Watts and Mrs. Hemans and Frances Havergal. Yea, all the departed Christian men and women of whatever age or nation. But there will be one focus toward which all eyes will be directed. His , - t l x . . fc . 0 . , , . in • •••- *,-,,<- *"»*•*•> +»-»"* lurk Ht o v f v H«H infancy having slept on pUIow(;bU r C b of the Laodiceans record- go^trept straw; all the hates of the He R 3 - U 15-16 befell thee Tf 'gotfi set government planning for his « • « * * T X V . T?' . iI fin3'™m tion; in after time whipped as th t b m k t h e t i m e " a s arrived lor the | Ul% to he were a criminal; asleep on the ironement of the party bo9s and t 0 ' that mountains because no one offered him The bin wh^ic- .hT ThaTsf .b—ee_n *ILn^tr*o. duceMd \ .lUmosC everyone has heard of the in" congress t<* briu* tbe mUitia of the country into'closer touch with the war department, empowers the preeft* dent to call e*t state- troops. l o r sest vice lb any part of the United S t a t s * It contemplates uniform armament and orgauieatiou. and aside from the mfllT, tla *ot the several states, provides for a national militia force otiOO.000 m e n / who have seen service in the regular or volunteer army. ftepreseutative Corliss, chairman of the house committee, to whlcb w s s referred his resolution for constitutional amendment to h a v e senators elected by direct vote of the people, wrote tbe report of the committee, recommending that the resolution be adopted, a n d b it he said things that some consider a serious reflection on the senate. A -paragraph they particularly take exception to is: 'Mauy true and good men of merit are forced to defeat, and. the glory and honor of seuatorshlp is snatched from the hands of the people by corrupt means. Take from the legislature the election of United States senators and you will destroy oue of the most potent powers through which corporate Influence now holds sway. Give the people tbe right proposed by this amendment ami yon will once more restore the United States senate to tbe^ poiitloa iateiide* b ^ t t i e fathers and-removo the influences that now threaten the confidence of thtf people In this important branch of our government." An animated and prolonged discussion w a s precipitated in the'eenate today over the right of a r m y officers to crltlclso utterances made in the senate or elsewhere on the conduct of affairs in the Philippines. At times ft became somewhat acrimonious, officers in the Philippines being taken sharply to task for statements attributed to tbern in dispatches from Manila. Representative Corliss won the first round for his bill providing for the construction of a Pacific cable by the ijovernment, the committee by a.vote of S to 7 deeidins? to report It out. H« was told to draft the majority report, but it will not be presented for a week or ten days In order to give the, minority time to al-?o prepare a report. The house committee on ways and means has unanimously authorized Chairman Payne to report a bill repealing all the Spanish war revenue taxes except the tax on mixed flour. The repeal Is to take effect J t i l y t . 1902. except the duty, on tea, which is to take effect Jan. 1, 1903. Chairman Payne made a statement showing that the total reduction would be $'77,(MX>.- 000 annually. The delay in the repeal of the tax on ten Is for the purpose of enabling those who have storks on baud to" dispose of them before the repeal take* efteet. Payne says the countrv will start upon the next fiscal year With $174,000,000 available ensh. The house, after the tr.msirtion of some minor business, whleh included the passage of The senate i>ill l:o I n - hibit the sale of tirairms. opium and in toxica tinjr liquors in rhe New Hebrides, devotee'. Saturday ».••> enlimtiVs on i! o life and ii'uMie s o n ices of tV' f.-rio Representative Brosius, of Pennsylvania. * * w York** Great Forft. Since the terribb* dynamite explosion in New York an investigation has been ^olng on, the results of which, •zive the people a jolt and dynamite destruction and d«tfh trail in the wnke <»f tlw* rapid trausit tunnel. The facts * . . „ 4 . 1 . . . *• A , petrified, forest in Ajlsona, but few know that it is comparatively easy of f ^ d ^ c e , f ^ t p > ^ J & o a d is bat sevetf ntiles and att the tfattoji Adam* ana, o n i b i Santa' F e / a ' f e w miles"east e f Holbrobk, air/ Albert^ Stevenson maintains a small inn, accommodating about ten people, and provides a spring wagon outfit and seyesal saddle ponies for those who desjfls to visit the forest The old pioneer, Adam Henna, who, in the sense that Joan Han^e mads the • •v ^^pw^» w w w ™ " » w w * "iTT'^Wf ^ w w w » w w n w w * w f , VWIW Grand Canyon, made the Petrified Forest, has moved a war. At the forest'there are hundreds of section*- of tree trunks of various sjies and in evriegated colors lying exposed om'theV plain or half buried i n the hillsides, There are several extinct volcanoes in the vicinity «f t h e forest and about two miles from the railway station are the ruins of an old Astec settlement and curious hieroglyphics carved On rock. Stop-overs are granted at Adaman* on through railroad and Pullman tick' ets where t h e holders desire to visit the Petrified F o r e s t • • : * ; • * . -.4' :> • * : , , a lodging; though the .greatest being who ever touched our earth, derisively called "this fellow;" his last ho.urs writhing on spikes of infinite torture; his lacerated form put in sepulcher, then reanimated and ascended to be the center of all heavenly admiration —upon that greatest martyr and mightiest hero of all the centuries we will be permitted to look. Put that among your heavenly anticipations. Now take down your harp of ten strings and sweep all the chords, making all of them tremble with a great gladness. I have mentioned just ten— delightsome food, eyesight, hearing, healthful sleep, power of physical locomotion, illumined nights, mental faculties in equipoise," friendships of life, gospel advantages and heavenly anticipations. Let us make less complaint and offer more thanks, render less dirge and more cantata. Take paper and pen and write down in long columns your blessings. I have recited only ten. To express all the mercies Ood has bestowed you would have to use at least three, and I think five, numerals, for surely they would run up into the hundreds and the thousands. "Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for he Is good, for his mercy endureth forever." Qet into the habit of rehearsal of the brightnesses of life. Notice how many more fair days there are than foul, how many more good people than bad you meet. Set your misfortunes to mus*ic, as David opened his "dark sayings on a harp." If it has been low tide heretofore, let the surges of mercy that are yet tc roll in upon you reach, high water mark. All things wilt, work together for your good, and heaven is not far ahead. Wake up all the ten strings. Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto him.that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb forever. Amen! # o man is truly great w h o sllowi his greatness to swell his cranium. a. few blix-l-s n p ' u . . .uwi.' WvpfV day "dynamite wagons." with enough of tl-t' deadly explosive to raze a Hry bl-Vk. rattle ami Jolt through the streets to the respective magazines of, e*Kh section of the tunnel from Harlem to the city hall. In a- magazine at Ttirty-fourrh street and Park avenue, wl'ere hundreds hourly cross the brWlgo span, almost under the walls of the Seventy-ilrst regiment armory, aIV? in the heart of a solidly built resideistiul district. 300 pound* of dynamite were stored at one time in violate m of city ordinances. \ o r f o l k Fire Swept. >orfolk. Va., was visited by n scrion- lire Friday morning which broke out In a bundling, t h e ground floor of which was occupied" by a saloon and restaurant, and on the uppor floors by about l."30 offices. In ir> minutes the flames were bursting through the roof, awl the rear wall hud fallen in. Explosions of whisky barrels In the saloon blew out the front of the tlr*»t and second floors ami scattered the flames across thp street In less than half an honr the Atlantic hotel and Vtrgfnln cluib were In flames and quickly consumed. The Intrned district is spread over « city block, and at least. l-TO bu*.lne»s firms and living apartments were consumed; Several thrilling r e s e w s were made by the police, firemen end citizens. In one building five women were carried down tbe fire escapes uninjured. The In&s probably will ran over haIf^a*million dollars. Bnglamt «»V t \ S. The London Chronicle's Washington correspondent K.:iys: '*It Is learned front an Intimate of the late l*resldent McKmley that the European coalition against the 'Spanish-American war was dissolved by the avowed Intention of (treat Britain 'by other means than diplomacy, to frustrate interference." Editorially, the Chronicle anys: "America, as a whole, has not shown herself invariably friendly during our troubles in South .\frlca, but this clear statement of America's debt to England should make an impression even on those classes who Uave hitherto regarded «t-askance." To Irrigate la CaUforAla, Baltimore capitalists, headed by General John QUI, president of the Mercantile Trust ahdT~t)eposit Company, are to organise a company to develop an irrigation system to California. It is said that $7,000,000 has already been put up and that a tract of 140,000 acres in the Rialto Plateau, San Bernardino county, has been selected for workina. "fr X>An't Be Backed To Pleeaa with rheumatism. One bottle of MATT J. JOHNSON'S e08t will work wonders. Next to knowing when to seise an op-, portunity the moat important thing In Ufa is to know when to forego an advantage.— Disraeli. HOVf VXBKPBRS, ATTBJfTXOW t Try a package of Buss Bleaching Blue and you will use no other. 10c at grooen*. The feeble tremble before oplnioo, the foolish defy it. the wise judge it, skillful direct it. the Garfleia Tea, the herb medicine, cures constipation, nick neadrtbe sud liver disorder*. The true grandeur of humanity is In moral elevation, sustained, enlightened ar-tl decorated by the intellect of man.— C. Sumner. MRS, J. E J'DONNELL W a s S i c k E i g h t T e a r s w i t h F e m a l e T r o u b l e a n d f i n a l l y C u r e d b y L y d i a £ . P l a i n u m ' s V e g e t a b l e C o m p o u n d . " D E A R MRS. P I N K I I A M : — I have never in my life given a testimonial before, but you have done so mach for me that I feel called upon to give you this unsolicited acknowledgement of MBS. JENNIE K, CDONNELL, President of Oakland Woman's Biding Ctab* the wonderful curative value of JLyditt E . P i n k h a m ' s V e g e t a b l e C o m ~ p o u n d * For eight years I had female trouble, falling of the womb and other complications. During that time I was more or less of an invalid and not much good for anything, until one day I found a book in my hall telling o f the cures you could perform. I became interested; I bought a bottle of JLydisV E . P i n k h a m ' s V e g e t a b l e C o m - p o u n d and was helped; I continued its use and in seven months w a s cured, and! since that time I have had perfect, health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkhami again, for the health I now enjoy;.'*'— MRS. J E N N I E O'DONXKLL, 278 East 31st St., Chicago, 111. — 96000 forfilt tf •*•*• Usitmonfa/1$ not y««u//i*. W o m e n suffering from asty form of female ills can be eured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. That's sure* Mr*. P l n k h a m advisee sicJsi w o - m e n free* Address. I-ytuu Mass. 150 Kbtds far I6e. It is a twit tfiat SaisWs YeietaMaaaaKrw . seeds are found la rooNLgarotaa . ^M \ aiidoninor«tunauiM^T«tta*>eK to Atnerloaw^enaiWMerlerlUsT^ We ownanftfeefata mtr ttooacrtcfir U»prodnetl«oor obr choice Mtsa Ta order to induce yon tatty tatm we inake tte foUowiac aaar edented offer: «0M*«i«ri M i , IS ffU | M M I I a>»iir)iM I«MSM \ HilMM4MkM«i « 1 tn all wo kinds iK4attr9atvfnrnisbtaa: basbels of enatssM iMwcnTfod. lots and lots of ekofce veavtabfta,/ tojpKher wttn oa* gnat catalogue tefiihgall abotoveosinte and Pea . Oat find HromaaawT Sprtts, oaloa seed at &v * i>o«wsd, <*>.. all onw Jlort««.Ta«tami4S. WrttotoUtay. JOHN a* SaUtR 8EI0 0ft* l a Orel ta, Wa. r i S O \ S CAIR f f\)i' .'VI .i . • / ! > * '••*' }j i • <-**k< • w r^w*;^*.. A, fi-4* aiktiite ..*J&ak^JrfMiBL>fcStM.-£H S^!te^ i^j^myiilSslis'all ii'i"iiiijir^is¥iiiii'''i M**tM*rtatJi>i' ii^;iLavw.i»*».2*4j5i,*-.. Vi • : » • • • • . * , • f!.' . * i i . » ' : • - * " • • " > * " • - . 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' • » • -V •'•'»1 ' . . :'.*, •*~~~" ^- ' '19 H5B5m ~mer¥r Wit and Humor. > -'*., To* fattf inastsr of * Welsh school, with the object^ of givinf his blfbor tlM nmxm, 3 P ! d «*• tou|pnt oo,A window about seven feej^Jrojn Uje ground, at ' ^ • • a e time <J*Uifl*fJfc scholars to Bote Any change In it and report t» bluL During the dimner hour, one boy, . more meddlesome ttuur the others, began tampering with the gtass, with the result t&at It fell to the' ground and « u broken to pi#W Antlcla»«ag matte*** be w*tcheAtfojr -toe n»a»ttr'» return from dinner, and, rushABg to 3pee>t»to> observed, <»oH%ily:- "Sir. the barometer hee fanefr:*5. -Ho# mnch?" a^e4 the; pedagogue, 'thinking of climatic,changes. ..': VSevon feet," w*» the reniyi to the amazement of the master, », t l i e Was SuperAne. They were speaking of a man whose name is known to society in general, and.to the, play-going woman lb particular. His personality and hie pictured presentments are matters of vital interest and curiosity to the matinee girl. "I've heard that he 1« so gentle and amiable, Is it so?" inquired a girl of the six-footer who had the honor of the celebrity's acquaintance. "And his pictures look so sweet and sad," broke to another girl, "He's awfully redned, isn't he?" "Worse than that," said the six-footer with- a grin and a twinkle in his eye. "He's positively convent bred!" W I M B The? Probably Began. As he nursed the finger he had accidentally hit he made some very violent and startling remarks, but she only looked* at him dreamily. She was of an investigating turn of mind. "I wonder," she said, "when men first began to swear." "I'm not at all sure of the date," he replied*. "When were hammers first invented?"—Chieago Post. Fashion* Had Changed. "What is the matter with that greenleaf 4rej$ I, got you only last August?" mildly inquired Adam when Eve complaluedV that she "had )nothing? to wear." " 'That green-leaf dress!' " sneered Eve. "That was well enough for last August, put this is November, and the leaves are all brilliant colors now!" To Be Considered. "I see that your town has been considering the idea of Imposing a tax on bachelors." "Yes," answered the young woman. "But-we thought It over, and we concluded that the men might be mean enough to take the money to pay it out of what they spend for caramels and theater tickets." . » • Hard, Lot^. May Woodby—O, pshaw, that's just my luck. My new coat's black, end here a y uncle's gone and died. Sue Giddy—Goodnepi What are you complaining about! May Wbodby—Why, if I'd only got a light eoat, I could wear one of those swell mourning bands on the sleeve. Tbe Hear? Work Explained. Bigby—* Hunting trips cost too much nowadays. Bagby—Yes; if a man has to buy all the game he brings home. Bighy—-That's so; and I have to buy about two dozen extra ducks or turkeys for my wife to give away. Pr»nk. She—-And would you care, dear, in case of your death, if I should marry -again? He—I suppose I ought not to care, yet I have nothing against my fellow men. An Explanation. Johnson—Why don't you get a new suit of clothes? . Dedbroke— I'm tbd ticklish to get pleasured. , , , . , , i , . i . . . AmoRf Her Friend*. Grace—Clara says that when Charley proposed she almost cried. Maud—Well, why didnt she? Grace— I don't know; perhaps her complexion wasn't waterproof,—Judge. A* DUoa«*atl at the ton. "Yon knew/' said the orang-outang, "that man it descended from a monkey." "Yee." answered the «himp4nsee, "and his descsntchas bWnf ?*y great But Jet us set H down to hfe credit that he tries to rise agaU. Brery now and then you henr of some nan who is doing bis %e*t to make a monkey of nlmaelf." c i f : • - • * - . Cerates* * f Santa Ciao* ' ''Little Billy Billions is crying an It Wf heart 'would' break," said one nursemaid. f "What's the matter?" asked the other.' , v * - "He's jealous of little Tontmy^Trillions next door.He thinks the railroad bonds Tommy got In his Christmas stocking will pay bigger dividends than the »corporation stock that Santa Claus left him." Tbe Flatterer. She (at the dance)—What figure did you like best in the german? He—Yours. SUrtktly Mixed. "Who was Ananias?" asked the Sunday school teacher. After a thoughtful pause a hand went up toward the foot of the class. "Very well, Tommy," said the teacher, "you may tell us who Ananias was?" "Please, ma'am," said Tommy, "he wuz th' feller wot said he swollercd a' whale." No ProSt In I t "What are you kicking about? She returned all your presents, didn't she?" "Yes. but the expressage amounted to more than the presents were worth!" shooting Shootlaf Stare. Jester—Did you see tbe stars last night ? Jinson—No. Jester—You should have gone skating with me. AMorted Jokee. "So she's going on the stage) Will it be her first part?" "Goodness, no! She's been divorced twice!"—Philadelphia Bulletin. Miss Trill: "I love to hear the birds sing." Jack Downright (warmly): "So do I. They never attempt a piece beyond their ability."—Tid-Bits. "A New York man is trying to start a new religion which was revealed to a typewriter In a dream." "I wonder if his wife knows about it?"—Chicago Record-Herfcld. Head of Family: "Are you sure. Mary, that we got all these things from the grocery last month?" The Lady Help: "I'm sure I got dianapolls News. 'em, sor."—la- He: "Do you think your love for ms will last as long as this engagement ring?" She: "I don't know, but if you notice it dying out you can present me with another."—Life. Pessimist: "What would you do if financial misfortune befell you on the verge of winter." Optimist: "Oh. I'd have my shoes half-soled and go straight ahead."—Detroit Free Press. "I wonder where that man who goes into the cage with the twenty-one lions gets his nerve?" "I s'pose he'i been married so long he ain't afraid of anything;"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. • r 555 M M * •pam FUTJKAM FADPLBSa DXK8 donot st*dn^bAod»,Pr spot the k**qe (eg* oeet green and poxpie). Spjd by drug g i » ^ loader package. • » - Gaibriel botdtag the trump will simply order the others up.—Philadelphia Times. The greatest ot professional athletes use Wizard Oil for a "rub down," It softenee the muscles ann prevents sorenesav — • '•' '•— —' - r% . 1 , Pi Perfumes ere extensively need1 in all Chinese sacrifices and devotional offerings. V • earfleid TlwuUrb* Powder* are «*eeUH» adapted to toe need* of aerroua women. Trytfcem, There is ven wji love with him and the other Is not. more than, orte way of setting* even with a man. One way la to fall in fStope tbe Congn ana Works Off the Cold Laxative BroxuO Quinine Tableta. Price25c. Make but few explanations. The character that cannot defend itself is not worth vindicating.—F. W. Robertson. Nothing Is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant,—Saadi. Kills Pain Instantly, Nothing So Good! t, » ^aw aav wBaneftosr etp Gsoede twhialli dwoe maruec hw ilfloinr g utso Hdoe something for ourselves. JgmLLOW CLOTH«S A B B UKSIOHTI.Y Keep them white with Buat Bleaoti'ng Blue Cet tbo geoulne. All grocer*. Ifia. drV| O1M9f tnrivutu difejrn'ti luyeeat uoef tOLr . KVUofni«e'ji oGr raeeartv WooesrareeM K easftotepr. er. 8ead for FBKK S)S.OO trial boW* tjxd trostUe. "And are there worse Satan: "Are there? New Arrival: tortures yet?" 'Why, over there in that side room I have a bunch of'society folks playing an endless game of progressive euchre."— Baltimore World. "What does this mean?" inquired the Investigating committee. "Yon have most of your 'shortage charged up to 'running expenses.'" "That," explained the contrite embezzler, "refers to my automobile."—Baltimore American. Casey: "Fbwat did ye stoy workin' fur the butcher fur." Cassldy: "Shure, an' 01 hadn't Oi'd be frozen stiff this minute. Sez 01 to him. "There's a good dale o' meat lift over/ 'Thin.' says he, 'go an' lay in some ice."— Philadelphia Press. A great wind will neither gHe^an affront nor bear it—Home. up." said Tilling- "Yes: Ada has "You look all broken hast to Qlldersleeve. dropped ine."—Detroit Free Press, A woman ought to marry the man she loves. If she gets over loving him after marriage that is another matter. The highest mountain In the W. Contl* nent Is Mount Sorato in Bolivia—21,284 leet. or about four milee. M m Wlnalow's ftoothtag Syrtip. For thJMren uetblaf, w>fteM tbe guma. rwtaeM taeawiMUlon, allays pot* curat wind ooUa tto » battle. Ood and •woman prave the world a Savior. Man and the devil crucified Him. Garfield Headache Powders! 4 Powders aye M>0 for life. 1 Powder cure* » headache. J o h n S t o w w a s a beggar's s o n , and in his later d a y s w a s himself a b e g g a r . Many tropical trees when the bark is lacerated give out a milky Juice that, is an active, acrid poison. Piao's Cure is tbe beRt medicine we ever used for »11 affections of the throat and lungs.—WM* O. EvoausY, Vanburen. Ind., Feb. W./1900.J Garfield Tea euiee constipation. we in should not discovering If we had no defects, take so much pleasure those of others. mmmmmmmmm—mmmmmmmmm—^m^mmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 9 0 2 W\«l<e>e> 7 1 Y e s r a t h a t DOWNS' ELIXIR Has been made aud sold. During this time it has cured more colds, coughs, and all kinds of pulmonary ailments than any other medicine now made any* where in the great wide round wcrld. Sold at all drug' stores. aENlUMEN $ 7 PRIZE LIST! It you are not married, marry an neiretf*. We send* sealed, the names, addresaes and descriptions of ten ladies who wish to marry, for fl.uo, ages 17 to 49, worth ¢10,000 to ¢25,000: or, we will send our special arize Hst of twelve ladies, worth from $40,000 to $800,000, for IB.O0L Send for both lists, and take your choice. Earliest offers the most favored. Why not marry rich T Address CONESTOOA COHBESPOSDEMCE CLUB, Drawer 677, Lancaster, Bena'a, FAmmmt fersaBmg. Asahrte rar, lriil, $15 A WEBK8S. tatvodaee ear PeadtryMlsjaura, S U B E K A S 3 & C O , Dapt; w^I t i m sap • WMfc it* umtti BO FUEfauuiTsaftssasassssg' Mr*!*** u o w h h rtg to'mtrodwate tsaettwraaK^ rW »t"*" aaOiuuoo Javf g< WESTERN CANADA'S erop f os the Commereial Wortd i s by no means phenomenal. The PmvineO of Wonderful wheat crop for nW BOW the talk of nnapbenom* i and districts •f Assmihoia, SasJtatand Alberta a i r m o s t wonderfni rain producing etimv in the world. In rataing they also Isold the highest poailUaUymaking this thai* home, and they snaoeed as they never did before. Hove Westward with the Udo and secure a farm and homo In WesteraCanada. Low rates and special privileges to ers and settlers. The handsome forty-] Atlas of Western Canada seat free to all Hclnnes, No. S, Avenue Theatm Block, Detroit, Mich., C. A. Laurler, liarauette, Mich., H. M. Williams, 227 Spitter Bldg., Toledo, Ohio, or Joseph Young, 61H State St., Bast, Oolomlms, Ohio, Canadian Oovernment.' 7< 4 T H E C H I L D R E N ENJOY Life out of doors and out of the games which they play and the enjoyment which they receive and the efforts which they make, comes the greater part of that healthful development which is so essential to their happiness when grown. When a laxative is neededHhe remedy which is given to them to cleanse and sweeten and strengthen the internal organs on which it acts, should be. such as physicians would sanction, because its component parts are known to be wholesome and the remedy itself free from every objectionable quality. The one remedy which physicians and parents, well-informed, approve and recommend and which the little ones enjoy, because of its pleasant flavor, its gentle action and its beneficial effects, is— Syrup of Figs—and for the same reason it is the only laxative which should be used by fathers and mothers. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy which acts gently, pleasantly and naturally without griping, irritating, or nauseating and which cleanses the system effectually, without producing that constipated habit which results from the use of the old-time cathartics and modern imitations, and against which the children should be so carefully guarded. If you would hare them grow to manhood and womanhood, strong, healthy and happy, do not give them medicines, when medicines are not needed, and when nature needs assistance in the way of a laxative, give them only the simple, pleasant and gentle—Syrup of Figs. Its quality is due not only to the excellence of the combination of the laxative principles of plants with pleasant aromatic syrups and juices, but also to our original method of manufacture and as you value the health of the little ones, do not accept any of the substitutes which unscrupulous dealers sometimes offer to increase their profits. The genuine article may be bought anywhere of all reliable druggists at fifty cents per bottle. Please to remember, the full name of the Company — CALIFORNIA FIG SYR.UP C O . - is printed on the front of every package. In order to get its beneficial effects it is always necessary to buy the genuine only. <r M ^ S ^ -0^ - . ^ ,.. •••• / < : XfeSS* •••••• L - ^ W 3 ^ iMtat; WQ [ c . . -tfo'$SuperiorF&DDER PLANTS] kjALA*'^ VICTORIA RAPE -oJd«£ £ no < about MnUlesabakdof Dwarf Essex Eapeia \bo»bln«a»,ln vlxorandBoonahiagQutuity. it I makes tt pomthletemowawlDe and aLeep taBdeatUealloverAmerteaatlr. a]b. It to 'marrekwaly proUOe. Salasrt catalog teila> \Gimtt iucammt* Ctowr rresaees a loxoriant crop ttum feci tall within six werfcs after SMding and lots ass lots of pftfttttraye all summer long bawdea WiUdowcUaaywHew. Fries tirtebeaa, Bras** Clowm ami Fodttot Plants Our eatakgo* is brimful of Umoogbly wated fann h'hM Tboafaad Uewled Kale; TeesiM*. ptodurlnjt»9 lon»oc greeo fodder lrrarre; Pea Oat: HpelU,wlthlta so toonbelsol grain aad«tonsQnslyp6tae^BUumXMUarGmavate.,ea», 1 / t T W W 1 ««lefeiwllafaad« es*ea> Book of testteoatftissad w> Safw •as. s ISBSOf mafataecBt bay and an endlaw amoaat of (astorsas oa sa? f u n la Aawrica. fl^sjssssja) a^saWaVSaV-^B sVsttB gtf JCslSf a j s w i ^ a w . , ^ _fs»««faaeeatarVifiewlagwlierevat son ttfoaad. Oar sraateataioirQe, worth Iwoto s a 5 « % b a n » o a « S 3 a ^ ^ "»*»*»»» >HN A. SALZCR S E E D COMPANY. U Croise, Wis. • tm » 1W&*MK • C1PSICU1 V1SELIIE ( POT OP U* COUbAWMLM TOBaw > A substitute for sod superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not Uiater the must delicate skin. The paia-allayiag and curative qualities of thisartisfteafft wonder ful. It will stop the tooth—he a t relieve headache and ndattoa. We iebou>- menU it as the best and saieai external counter-irritant known, also as an external remedy for pains in the cheat and atoxnacb and all rhMunutie. neuralgie aod gouty con> Jtlaiuts. A trial will prove what we elau» or it. and it will be found to be Invaluable in the household. Many people say ' i t lathe best of uil of your preparaiiooA.'' Price 1A cenu. at all druggists or other dealers, or bw semlinsj this amocnt to us Is postage stamp* we will send vou a tube by i n a i L K o urtk-ie should be accepted by the public unlewi the same carries our label. aHotherwIssU Is not genuine. CHEAEBfOUJH MPQ. COi. l? State Street* N « w T O * * c t t r . "'T' *. 7. •'.<'•'"• •}.••- 'Q^'r'i&L- •'v-i•••• ''•" 'Aim^ \ • '•;. W _._.. ':'>••.." I'M I W. N . U . - D E T R O I T — N O . C . - I 9 0 a ' Vaea Aoswerioa Hcsttoo TUte B^snaawaaa. Vvi!< ,-:w.. wasawawai .ILSAL A^iiiii ^ t j ^ ^ : ^;.^niL. M t,^:., .^t^^jaW.. , : ^ ^ , - - ^ ^ a , ^ A L L ^ A ^ . *ii •A ':: i * \ - ( r tNa* . % • y m » r+f *;> i.^.-.v.'^.-'^V.ifit,', wHA"f"**,iln? •»fj'«.r' « r t ^ " ~ ^ f * c . • i . . ^ . „ . _ ^ : - • • • . - $ .» - t ' < * • •' . . . . ' ' * .., t * r " " V | < ^ " , H " > * > ; . • - : * ' "^* "*"*• •""'"T' — .T"*trr'' r: "*««*• > • .v.'-•'.•;*• • > , ! * ' • Jjl.'. ~S'.i fe: &.••"*' tf'#, ' v •••!>,.• <'•' ?<. I If':: ;• MU' ?>-i I', f! 4f i > ;. 'i '• - J 4 .M h r i I: 1¾. *r • * • I! v » • ^ rr?ri TTTTr I IIIU.I'JI I Iiw fIwterg §fep»fek. SE MM?f F . L A N O R t W S A G O . PROWWCTORS. THURSDAY, FEB. 6,1002. » • ' ' .1 •«• * — ~ ~ — . &mp the Cetpffc mad w o r k » « f f the > C«ld. Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No < are, no pay. Price 25 cents. The department of agriculture has published an instructive pamphlet entitled "Earth Roads," giving valuable suggestion for the betterment of the public highways* Attention is called to various error's in laying out roads, especially the common one of endeavoring to secure routes coverng the shortest distance between fixed points. For this purpose the road is often made to go over a hill, instead of around it. A road half way around a hill or half way through a valley is sometimes no longer than a road over a hill or through a valley. The bulletin contains 20 illustrations and is for free distribution. T • • W P T ' O T ^ - " T W P f * H f » Engaged to my'atmT"OpfieIIar an* he KBever wanted me. I came to get my letters, but *w*; may keep them. I - I*ve misunderstood you, and, though we oart forever; forgive me, Ben/' - And Sally was my bridesmaid when is today my dearest f i i f mmmm*m. things being ae they are. Ooodby, Miss TravisC* But I must have my letters back, and that night as I sat up in bed I thought of the way t a do it. Ben—I mean Mr. Howard; he wai Ben to m e no longer—lived with Sally Gray's, mother. Sally was a girl you could trust, She was a plain little thing, with something the matter with her spine, bat just as good a s gold. I told her everything, and now I intended to tell her the facte of the case and get her to let me gc Into Ben's room while he was away and. look for my letters. I knew that Ben—I mean Mr. Howard— was out by 8 o'clock, and at 9 ; tapped on the basement window, anc Sally, who was making a cherry pie, looked up and saw me and opened tiu door herself. And then and there I sat down and told her all about it and about the let •Twin w>t fiveyo^back yo*r>tetter§, Miss Travis. I suppose the fact thai my grandfather did 4iot leave me hiiji married.and property has a good'deal to do with friend and the only oae who knows '•. T d Cure a Cold i n One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugrgiits refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's sign a t u r e is on each box. 25c. "Royal Frontenac." The Ann Arbor Railroad Co., by means of an interesting publiccompetition has at last obtained an acceptable name for the magnifficient summer hotel which it has erected at the terminal of th« road at Frankfort, Mich. The hotel will be known as the "Royal Frontenac. Several thousand responces were received and the- management has finally decided the important matter by accepting the parts of two suggestions. Miss Laura Sehm and Miss Ida Jarnac of Cadillac proposed Frontenac. One week later Miss Effie M. Bennett, of Saginaw, proposed the name De Frontenac. Within the last month T. W. McCreary, manager of the Hotel Victory at Putin Bay, proposed several namefi all of which were prefixed with "Koyal," when the company decided upon the name "Royal Frontenac." It was decided to divide the prize money of £50 between' the three ladies and $25 additional was given to Mr. Mc- Creary. The significance of the name selected will be understood when it is known that Frontenac, who was the gOvenor of Quebec for a number of years, provided Pere Marquette w*th the means to explore and to preach the gospel in northern Michigan. Father Mar-1 quette is believed to have died and to have been interred in the plot of ground finally selected as the site of the new hotel. The "Royal Frontenac" is to be opened to the public on June 15. ters. "And I want you to help me to geH them, Sally," 1 said. "Let me get intr Mr. Howard's room and take what be longs to me. And you will, won't you?* ''It's a splendid idea," said Sally "You'll have to wait until lunch is over and Miss Peck and Mrs. Jones go out. Then mother will lie down for a nap and Biddy will be getting things ready for dinner and Sarah rubbing the; forks and glasses. I'll get the pase j key. Of course we have one for every room. Now, do stay for lunch, darling." j And cold shivers ran up my back; when Sully unlocked the door, and W€ j were really in the room—his room. ! "I suppose he keeps his letters in his j desk," said she. "1 know he doesn't J p u t them in his trunk. This key unlocks all the drawers and desks in the house. We keep it to lend the lodgers when they lose their key rings. Now, I shall lock you in-and come for you in an hour." I drew a chair to the desk and Sat down and turned the key in the lock. There was nothing inside but some note paper and a little package of foolscap and pens and an inkstand and a blotting pad. I shut the desk and looked ta the I drawer. Tncre was~a_cigar bos". | "Oh, dear," I thought, "where can 1 , look now?" And I was about to try my ' key on the drawers when I beard the ' street door open and shut and feet l ascend the stairs. Then a key rattled in the lock, and I! did the only possible thing to avoid discovery— at least for a moment. j There was a wardrobe cupboard with curtains before it. I ran toward It and stood bolt upright in the corner as Ben —I mean Mr. Howard—entered, followed by another man. They shut the door and sat down. They lighted their pipes. "Ben," said the strange person, "you - • • • • • - M Women and Jewels. Jewels, candy, flowers, man—that is tbo order ot a woman's preferences. Jewels form a magnet of mighty power to the average woman. Even that greatest of all jewels, health, is .often rcrnridin the strenous efforts to make or save the money to purchase tbem It a woman will risk her kealtb to aei a coveted «em, then let her fortify herself against the insiduous consequences of cougbs, colds and bronchial aiffections by the regular use of Dr. Booschee's German Syrup. It will promptly arrest consumption io its early stages and heal the affected lungs and bronrnial tubes and drive the dread disease from the svstmn. It is not a cure ail.but it is a certain , cure for coughs, colds and all hronchiai troubles. Yon can *ei Dr. <}. G. Greene's reliable remedies At F. A.-Sij?- l i r ' s d r a g store, Pinckney. Get Greene's Speoiah Almanac. are not looking well." "I'm feeling wretchedly," said Mr. Howard. "1 wouldn't toll another fellow, but I believe my heart is broken. There, don't laugh. You see that photograph on the mantelpiece? We were engaged to each other," said Ben, "and I loved her better than my life, and I thought she was very fond of me. But you know my grandfather cut me out of his will, and then a rich fellow began to call upon her, and she picked a quarrel with me—that's all. She's a mercenary little wretch, but I—I am a fool, Henry. I love her still. I shall keep her photograph all my life and her letters to read and kiss. I would not give them up." "Stuff and nonsense!" said this Mr. Henry—heartless brute! "You'll find a better girl in no time." "There is but one woman in the world for me," said Ben. "There, now, I'm done. You know my trouble. I'll hide it from the world, and you will never speak of it to any one, I know." "You'll not have any trouble in sis months." said the horrible Mr. Henry. "Now you'll come up aud spend your holiday with me. won't you? I'll just, h I s n e c k ) b m t o n e d up his coat, borrvel step out and buy those things for my I a p n t r o f spectacles an' told us to stand wife, and you pack up what you need u p a f o r e h l i u f u r t 0 1>e m . U T l w l . bW Boa and I came to make up our quarrel- RAILROAD SPEED COrlgiaaLJ Traveling westward on the 0., B. and Q. railway and finding the amoksing cajuejowded, I went into the *baggftge^ car. I was puffing quietly when I iwas startled by a farmer sitting on a trunk exclaiming: "No, 1401, by thunder!" The baggageman looked at him inquiringly. "An' you're the baggageman too." "Of cdurse I'm the baggageman." "You was a-runnin' this car when we bed a weddln' an' a weddln'tower all to onct," replied the farmer. "You don't mean it!" "I do mean It, an* I never see any one connected with that little affair that I don't shiver, an' then I want to hug 'em. I have bad some close shaves in my life, an' that was the closest I ever had. If it hadn't been fur that feller that fust helped us out an' then prevented my gettin* a bullet through my head, I'd 'a' been slumberin' all these years in our buryin' grourfd." "You refer to the time when the gun Went off," said the baggageman. "I confess I was as much frightened as you were. To tell the truth, after I heard the report I expected to see you fall and was surprised when you didn't." "My friends," I said, offering both a Havana cigar, "I never can bear to see people enjoying a good thing without sharing in the amusement Tell me the story." "You see, stranger, Ann Eliza Perkins 'n' me, bein' bent on gitten hitched, an' me not bein' acceptable to the ole man, we lighted out one mornln' from her home in her paw's buggy, calculatin'^to ketch tire train fur Quincy that stopped at our station at 5:35. "Waal, we was a-drivin' silentlike outen the gate when up goes a winder, an' ole Perkins' head stuck o u t I give the mare a c u t an' we went lickety split down the road. We hed three miles to make to the station an' twenty minutes to do it in. But it didn't make no difference as to our time. It was the time of the train an' the time the ole man would make a-chasm' us, fer we knowed he'd follow with his gun. We made the station in fifteen minutes, but as we wasn't on a prairie we couldn't see whether the train was a-comln' or not Tact was the track run around the base of a hill, an' we couldn't even hear the engine a-puffln'. "You bet that was a long five minutes, Ann Eliza up on the platform a-lookln' fur her dad, me with my ear down on the rails a-Iistenin' fur the train. " ' H e ' s a-corain'!' cried Ann Eliza, a-turnin' pale. "'So's the train,' said I, a-shakin' with excitement, a-hearin' the rattlin' of the wagon an' the click of the train on the rails. "When the train drawed up, we got inter the baggage car, to be 1'urtherest from the ole man. When we moved on. I put my head outen the door, an' there he was, a-hangin' on to the rail of the last car. " 'Game's upP I said, lugubrus. "'Not a bit,' said a Chicago drum mcr who had folleyed us inter the car 'Wonder cf there's a parson aboard.' "'There's no time to find out.' I said. 'S'poct the ole man's a-comin' through the train mighty fast.' " 'I'll play parson myself.' said the drummer, an', whippin' off his cravat, he tied a white handkerchief around and meet me at the station." Then Henry walked away, and Bee —yes, Ben, my poor Ben—took a bundle of letters from his bosom and kissed them and took down ray photograph and kissed t h a t and then, having pulled a Jbag from the corner, he walked straight to the wardrobe' and drew the curtain back. The next moment he was staring at me and I at him, • "Is it her ghost?" I heard him mutter, and I—well, there I was. It was not a situation to impart dignity. "It is only me in the flesh. Ben," •! said. "I wish I was a ghost so that I could vanish. And now you can boast all your life if you like. And I will say something. Firstly, I did not care about your grandfather's horrid money. Secondly, I—1—only meant to tiff a little—not to break off—only to frighten you. Thirdly, I—I—oh, I've found out that you really and truly loved me, Ben,- and though It is broken off I—I want to know-r-I used to love you very much—and I couldn't be going to marry old Mr. ^tvcrill, for h e j s Iras a nad pfece of fedt fur *i*n SUlaV He began troy, atf iaa.BlljM want to, him an' pot her aims arena* bin an* »run to cry, aa» I, MttgjHff*** tb* d, begun to ery, t#wt*fr*dftw V** son—he was really a tttt hearted feller -tuk his ban'keremefi ft»m <faia neck an* ailed ft*co]friouaim " 'How could you hev dona It? sob- k bed the ole man. M<Oh* paw,* ctirt Ann EMM, nt "'My dear,' said the drummeVTinterruptln', 'I'm sorry I hain't got no blank certificates with; me, but I'll fill one out as soon*as we get to Quincy.' "The ole man put ©ot Ws nan' to me an* hoped I'd be good to hie dear little gal, which made me feel's if I'd been a*6tealin' apples offen his best tree. When we reached Quincy, we.shook him long enough to git married real—. the drummer tuk him off—an' that's the end of the yarn. Isn't that how it was, Mr. Baggage Smasher V "You've told it beautiful.V JULIAN VARNHAM. • -m •: \ KQKTH LAJCE'8 I Crossed Vegetables* A cross between a headless cabbage and the turnip produced the rape plant Cabbage a n d turnips themselves are relatives; the lettuce plant also claims near kin to tbem. and far back in plant life grew a parent plant with some of the characteristics that each now claims as its own, from which all three, and many another plant also, descended. Crashed. "You are an iceberg!" exclaimed her elderly but well preserved adorer, pale with anger and mortification. "A dozen Cupids, with a hundred arrows each, could never find a vulnerable place In your flinty heart!" "Not if they used an old beau to shoot with," coldly replied the beautiful girl. Extremes Meet. 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All dru>?flrist$. , *V '? * action ^uaranta^b} 'No oharge for Auction bills; " A Lot of »alr." The inhabitants of the little town of Somersby, in England, where Tennyson was born, are frank in giving their opinion of their distinguished fellow townsman. One old woman thus related her impressions of the poet to a visitor: " 'E was a very quoiet man. 'E seemed as if 'e was 'alf asleep, with 'is oyes 'alf shut an' peepin', an* 'e used to poke at ye, loike i' fun, wi' 'Is stick. 'E 'ad such a lot of 'air an' a long beard, an'," sinking her voice confidentially. " 'e never looked very clean; no, 'e didn't." And this somewhat startling testimony was promptly confirmed by her husband, who added: "If you'd met Mm gooln' along this 4usty rooad, you'd 'a' takken '1m for a tramp gooin' to Brigg for a night's lodgln'." " ' I hain't a-goln' to be married by n bogus pnrson,' said Ann Eliza. 'I want a certiiicate, an' a ginuine one too.' " 'You*don't chtch on to the game,* said the drummer. 'When the ole man conies, he'll think you're married, that he's too late to break off the match, an' he'll .give you his blessin'. Boon's you reach Quincy you kin git a minister an* be married regular.' "This pacified Ann Eliza, an* we stood up afore the drummer. He had only tiiae to yell as the door opened, *Man an' wife!" Perkins, seein* he was too late, leveled his gun at me, but the drummer was spry an' knocked it up, nn' there, by gum, is the hole the ball made in the roof 1 " 'Ole man,' 3aid the bogus pnrson, , a-drawlin* his words, 'why try to sep- j arnte those who hev been Joined to-1 | gether in the holy bonds of wedlock? | Would yoij send this young man away j from bis bride afore hts t1n>«'.' | ' •Then the ole man bro';e c'.nvn. TTr*' see how near he'd been to murder, an' j he was too late to save his daughter j from a-marryin' me, which,,;! reckon,^ A Card. 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Ton shall do penance tor your laiquitiesr **BuT*yoor exceUeaey," tire sacristan remonstrated, with great humility, "I had no milk left after supplying the tick babe oi fee squaw who died laat week- Surely the kittens can wait" "Wait*" stormed the padre. "Are they sot walling from hunger veren atvif f Thetr ertea nicroe my heart. How can I leave them to your charge an^go away for eight long days—and gq I mustr* At these words hope sprang up in Quadaloupe's perfidious heart "Art thou going away, reverend padre?" he asked 'meekly. "Am I, indeed, to be left alone for eight days?" "It Is true," replied the priest sadly. "I must go. I am summoned to, report to my superior at San Luis Bey, and the journey will require eight days. But how can I go? The Indians can get along well enough, j&ut wbaVli you, heart of wood, what will become of my cats?' Next day, as Padre Mateo trudged slowly down the road, a sardonic smile came upon the countenance of the wicked sacristan. - It was uearing midday. ^Already Ignatius, the oldest and leanest and hungriest of the cats, bad appeared, sniffing, to learn if dinner was being cooked. "I will teach thee, villain!" muttered the sacristan fiercely, as he busied himself building a fire. "I will teach thee to sit and glower at me* while I work till my body shakes with weariaess!" When the meal was ready, Guadeloupe went to the door. Come, Garlotta, dearest! Come, my PedroJ Come, Carlos!" he called tenderly. "Hasten within, for thy dinner awaits I Be quick, then; all of you!" When the cats were seated, Guadeloupe, after tightly closing the doors, hurried to the chapel. From the altar he selected the largest crucifix, and, bearing this in the left hand and a great whip behind him in his right hand, he returned to the padre's bouse. Holding the crucifix before him, the sacristan entered the room where the cats were assembled. "Now, wretches, brutes, villains!" he shouted, and at each word came a cut from the whip. "Fiends, mousters, ungrateful beasts, receive your punishment!" The astonished creatures leaped from their seats and tore madly about the little rtom, but they could not get beyond the reach of Guadaloupe's whip. He lashed right and left, still holding the crucifix before him, till at last he could no longer wield the whip. Thrice each day a similar scene was enacted, till at the sight of the crucifix the creatures would spring wildly from their seats and seek to escape. Padre Mateo returned at night and was welcomed cordially by the perj fidious sacristan. In the morning Gua- 'daloupe called the padre to the breakfast m^al. "But—where are the cats?" asked Padre Mateo. Guadaloupe shrugged his shoulders, with a look of sadness. "Speak not of fehein, reverend padre!" *!Btit I want my cats." "Your excellency, I fear you have been befooled." w, "Where are my cats?" . --£<>*•"• . - - . "Well, then, I will call them, vener- Consumption, Coughs and Colds *we ?**">butf irsti et me •*«*• J — . J . . . . - . . . v — . . . fear tije creatures are not mere common cats, else why did they conduct themselves so strangely in your absence?" "Nonsense!" roared the padre. **Call my cats!" "But wait your reverence. As your reverence knows, it is my duty always on a Thursday to clean the candlesticks aud the sacred crucifixes on the altar. Your reverence weH rememhers that it Is my custom always to bring them outside Into the air that the dust uiay not soil the altar cloth. What will your reverence think when I reveal the wickedness of your reverence's cats? They are devils surely, else why should ;hey run from the crucifix as the evil :me would flee?" "Nonsense!" roared the padre. "Call J3as^a-£BBB*£sweMg4lajt-, ^.Hj^a^^tH^jaee^na^Ui with iJytpepsTa, bekiing and stomach,." writes M.S. 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Patents takwenit hthoruotu cbgshT RMOu, ntnn thhe C o. retietve Scientific flmerkatu ^a ahlaata^dns oomf salnyy fl lMasMtrpaBta^ee w^sreakalyl.. T^fsWrmMa,t»^»ra* Low Rates to the Northwest Tia Marquette Railroad. Daring the mouths of March and April very low rates for Set-] my cats!" tiers will be made by the Pere i S° t n e sacristan did as he was bid. u • n t> •» . 11 i. A- "Now," said Padre Mateo trium- Marquette K. K. from a'l stations l^nantiy when^allthe cats were seated to points in Montana, Idaho, Ore- ! ibout the table, "we will test this can and Washington I*10** Bring the crucifix r S * ii • i j - * Without a word the wicked sacristan r o r full particulars andinforma-! j e w t o the chapel and returned holding the sacred emblem aloft before aim. At its appearance the unhappy *ats gave a discordant howl of despair ind fled. As the last swollen tall disappeared the padre gave a gasp and caught the imcri stan's arm for support "Devils!" he wailed, at last wringing lie trembling hands. "Things of evil, lias, alas! How ye have deceived mel Ity worthy Guadaloupe, thou hast spo* ten truly. But oh, how I hare loved ibem! Get thy gun, a y Guadaloupe, ^r,^Mt^„,S wgStoMSf d-m^aj *citia^aleirr Sw*Sho^, LW, UmVetMatm ^.^ t- *^ r S^«h«^edy^ thaerier wfliecnkdedsl hGeaertt ath"-yN geuwn fearnkd J c m l tion as to routes, rates, etc, call on any agent, or address: BLAINE GATETT, District Passenger Agent, t-13 Detroit, Mich. one, etat go- to eating mince pie We will also refund the maney onr on* cteese,-candy and nuts alter such a package of either if it fails to give time, their digestion must be pretty good* \ I endorse Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily." TQU don't have to diet. Sat all the good ford 700 wan t hut don't overload the stomach. KodolDytpepsia Core digests your food. For sale at W. B. DarroW's. The number of insane people and fools has increased 300 per cent, according to -.statistics.. Do you know what that means? It means, that, if the present alarming rate of increase continues, the entire population of this country ( 260~yeara will haya gone insane or become foolish. satisfaction, l?\ \ . *Mgleir. W, B.Darrow, Favorite Nearly Erery where. Constipation means dnlness, depression, headache generally disordered health. DeWitt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver, open the bowels and relieve tbis condition. Sate, speedy and thorough. They never Pfripe, Favorite Pills. At W. B. Darrow's. The poafcoffice of Buenor Ayres has adopted X-rays to discover smuggled articles in registered letters without opening them. Watches, rings, chains and other valuables have been found in astonishing quantity. More than $25,000 worth of smuggled property was confiscated in one week. Saved Him From Tortare, There is no more agonizing trouble than piles. The constant itching and burning" make life intolerable. No position is comfortable. The torture is unceasing. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles at once. For skin diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, all kinds of wounds it is unequalled. J. S. Gerall, St. Paul Ark., says: "From 1865 I suffered with the protruding, bleeding piles and could find nothing to help me until I used De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes completely cured me." Beware of countfeits. For sale at W, B. Darrow's. Paste this in your hat: "Drink nothing without seeeing it, sign nothing without reading it, a u d make sure it means nothing more than it says. Don't g o to law unless you are forced to and have something to lose. I n any business never wade in where you cannot see the bottom. P u t no dependence in the label of a bag, and count money before you give a receipt for i t See the sack b e - fore you buy what's in it, for he who tiades in the dark asks to be cheated." The Last Heard of it. "My little boy took the croup one night and soon grew so bad yon could hear him breath© all over the house," says F. D. Reynolds, Mansfield, Q. "We feared he would die, but a few doses of One Minute Gcugh Cure quickly relieved htm and be went to sleep. Thats the last we beard of the croup. Now isn't a cough cure like that valuable?" One Minute Cough Cure is absolutely safe and acts immediately. For coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis and all other throat and lung troubles it is a certain cure Very pleasant to take. Ton little ones like it. At W. B. Darrow's, SubscribeTfor the DISPATCH <B<frA Tbia sign stars Is oa •very box. lthe ganatee Laxative Bromo-Quimfle Taut** the rwasdy that esu— a eoM tn S M S B J Sat fitubttttt. iifijwUk. rosuaasD avaa* *aemai>Air »ow»a sr F3AVI^LAND^EW9 & CO torroM MO raoMHtTQSt. Bubecription Price $ltn Advance. Sneered at the PostoAce at Placsasy, aflchlpa ' as secoaa-clase matter. . Advertising rates uaade known on apalieation. 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THE VILLAGE DIRECTORY. VILLAGE OFFICERS. PaastDssT...—.......-. C. L, Sigler TMTSTMS R. Baker, B. a. J£rwin, ^ ^i F. G. Jackson, Geo. Baason Jr. Uhas. Love, Malachy Boche. Uut&K i»«.>inn. ».....«M. ,.. E. B. Brow a T^«nnR«ii ^. „,,,J. A. Cadwell Assassoa..... ~~. ^..Jas. A.Ureens STBIBT COICMISSIONBB J. Parker HkALTH Orriosa Dx.O.. r*. Sigler I I T O B V K HM..>«W>H,UHM..MMM W. A^CBTr MARSHALL, ».M ~~. ~.~~~ J9. Brogan CHURCHES. METHODIST EPiaCOPAirOHrJKCH. ~ Bev. H. W . Hicks, psstor. Servioss every Sunday morning at 10:3u, and erery Sunday evening at 7:00 o'clock. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Sunday school at close of morning service. Cats. HB*BY Supt. CONURKQATIONAL CHURCH. Rev. H, A. 8hesrer pastor. Service every Sunday morning at iu:*> *ai erery Sunday evening at 7 :UC o'clock. Prayer meeting Thuxe day evenings. Sunday school at close of morn Ing service. Kev. K H. Crane, Supt,, Mocco Teepie Sec. vr. MAUY'S 'JATHOUC CHUHCH. Services at 7:30 o'clock O Rev. M. J. Oommerford, Pastor. every Sunday. Low mass t h i OUp. ui., veepereanabenedictionst 7:30 p.m high mase with sermon at 9:30 a. m. Catechism ats:C SOCtETIES: The A. O. H. Society of this place, meets every third Sunday ia the F"r. YUtthew dsil. John Tuomey and U. T. Jvelly, County Delegates L^PWORTH LEAGUE. Meets JLVev V E T E R I N A R Y a U R Q E O N Graduate of Outarto Veterinary OoUaae, the Veterinary Oantlatry CaUsgi ToroataOaa/* WANTED-The Sub.cripti«^}J¾i,U£5fJ?!?,,0•," due on th» DISPATCH. orriCB.tftiu-PiwiCNm every Sunday vening at 6:00 oclock in the M. E. Church. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone, especially youug people. F. L. Andrews, Pree. CHRISTIAN KtfOBAVOtt SOCtECX'.— 4.<>s ings every aanilay ev«uio^ at i5:i). Prai.aoa Miss L.jM. Oo&; Secretary, iltsa .Hattle Cafpant* 1yU& ^. C. T. U. meets the first Friday of eaol . month at ^:30 p, m. at tbe home of Dr. H. h Sigler. Bveryone interested la temperance coadially invited. .Mrs. Leal Sigler, Pros; Mr* JStta Durfee, Secretary. TheC.T. A. andB every third Saturoay evening thew Hail l. John Donohue. f Society of this place, a s s ia th e Pr. Jsatresldent. KNIGHTS OP MACCABEES. Meet every Friday evening on or before full of the moon at their hall in the Swarthout bldg. Vletting brothers are cordially invited. CHAB. UIMPBXLL, Sir Knight Commander Livingston Lodge, No. 7«, P A, A. M. Bjtgular Communication Tuesday evening, on or before the full of the moon. Kirk VauWinkle, W. M ORDER OF EASTERN STAB meets each month the Friday evening following the regular P. 6A.M. meeting, Mas. MARY SJBAO, W. M. ORDER OF MODERN first Thursday evening of each Month in the Uaccabeehali. WOODMEN Meet the jnt C. L. Grimes V. C LADIES OF THE MACCABEKS. Meet every U and 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at 9:30 p m. a K. O. T. M. hall. Visiting sisters cordially ia vtted. JULIA SIQLXB, Lady Com. * J KNIGHTS or THB LOYAL GUARD meet every second Wednesday evening of every month in the K. O. T. M. Mall at 7:30 o'clock. AU visiting Guards welcome. F. L, Andrews P. Jt. BUSINESS CARDS. J, W. MONKS. DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY P'NCKNEY. MIOH. OFFICE OVER SIOUR'S MUO STOaf. H. F. 8IQLER M. D» C. L, SIQLER M. ft Ph ,PHS. SIGLER & SIGLER, Physicians and Surgeons. Ail calls prompt) aPtitnecnkdneedy t,o M daiyc h.o r night. Ottos on Maiastr • J* F, MiLXM, m • 'f « > ! I ' • * : * • '•t - • * « m# ••xt V 4 . I N jF;; ; •..•.'•£*.•••• '• i V l i ' . ; . - - - ' * ' , •> " v * i •••••<•• * • • • • ' > < • ; > # - ' , • • • ^ * A*> • ^ fe ,n-,-"" F. w te" il • i l>Pv §£ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S l ^ l B ^ P W ^ ^ P ' i p ^ ' W ' P ^ ^ > - • ' ' . > i ; r '"•• ''• '•-^i'':"• + ••->A" ''!'•' ' 1 * ' ' '-vi f " '':•'"•'"^''" --..; •••-",Vv.: .,-• V ''I*".' ffittckttett tch. FBAXX L. ANDJLBW% P a U ^ e * . PINCKNEY, • * •" A fortune of »9,000,000 is trying to tain recognition from ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed. The Kurds are demonstrating that the milk of human kindness has soured again in Armenia. Andrew Lang will make a great mistake if he succeeds in drawing Kipling's Are in his direction. Uncle Tom may consider himself lucky that John L. Sullivan did not toss him over the footlights. If a man could sometimes see himself as others see him he would sometimes run away and get drunk-. An eminent Frenchwoman advises the female literary aspirant to first bring up a family. It's a sure cure. Venezuela has formed a very erroneous idea of the Monroe doctrine if she thinks it is a bankruptcy act. The Hon. Jerry Simpson is playing with hisr first grandson and letting the durned old country take care if Itself. Chinese customs are not only odd, hut slow. The funerals of the victims of last year's massacre are just being held. New Jersey mosquitoes are taking Advantage of the January thaw to organize a swell reception to Prince Henry. Even a plutocrat has to save his money for a few days in order to buy a seat on the New York stock exchange. The system that Mr. Schwab played at Monte Carlo suggests an easy plan by which Mr. Carnegie could get rid of his wealth. PaderewBki is coming again, but he is bringing his wife with him. So let Jh.e hero worshipers continue in pursuit of KubciiK. Each faction in the sugar fight accuses the other of having selfish motives. We are strongly inclined to believe them both. In his eflort to destroy the symmetry of the bank at Monte Carlo, Mr. Schwab seems to have missed the proper combination. A Methodist preacher has been found who declares that Manila is a moral city. But, then, he formerly lived in San Francisco. Russell Sage does not remember the woman who says he owes her 176,000. If the account were the other way his memory would probably be better. Diamond cutters at The Hague are on strike. So the man who bought his winter supply of diamonds last week may consider himself in luck. It is again feared that there may be a revolution in Spain, The Spanish revolutionists, however, seldom become so rash as to pass the threatening point We now know what causes gray hair. Its name is "pigmetophagus" and the grayness is due to friction caused by the miorobe dragging its name rapidly over the scalp. The coronet to be worn by the English nobility at the coronation looks like a fifty -cent wedding cake. Any man who will wear a thing like that deserves to be a peer. If yon want to be at the top notch of American society you have got to live in Newport. It you are satisfied with obscurity, gout and genius, old port will do your 'business. A Chicago man claims in court that the dentist stole his wife's affections while fillins her teeth. A person may love her dentist but how can she do so when ho is filling her teeth? Stephen Phillips, the author, was probably right in refusing to allow Mrs. James Brown Potter to piety the great love scene in Calypso "with ail the emotion and passion of which I am capable." The London theater is not any too well provided with fire etwapes. No. this Is not the utterance of a Boston young lady, but is taken from a New York Herald editorial: "Practi- '•aUy.^however, by knowing something of the why and wherefore of systemic disturbances, we may be able to guard more effectually against the countless deleterious Influences of antagonistic conditions and the baneful determination* of misfitting environments." Arrest of a Gratiot County Farmer Caused Sensation, FARRINGTON TRIAL IN ADRIAN. Smd by Hto F»tft«r~-KIll«d by 4 FaUta* Straw SUcfc-CoUt WMthw In th* Upj* r FMOmlir-A Mlstta* TreMtuvr —JZadley Broke the Polio© lieoord. Gratiot County** 8enaatlo». The arrest of Clint Nelson, of Sumner township, probably the wealtb/iest farmer In Gratiot county, has resulted in the unraveling of a .series of sensational miseries. Some time ago the bain of Mrs. Frank Crakes of Wheeler township was broken into and several articles stolen. A little later a building owned by a Mr. (UUIM, at Pleasant Valley, was entered and a light double harness taken, and a few days ago a school house in Coe was broken open and some articles stolen. Everything Indicated that the same persons did the work. Sheriff Parrlsh picked up some clues that seemed to pro>;e conclusively the existence of a gang directed by a central head, the operations of which covered a scries of years, and he arrested James Hazzard, his sou. Homer, aud William Marble of Coe township and Martin Hakes, of Porter township. Nelson seems to have been the one who received the stolen pi-operty from the gang. 11« owns more than a section otv laud, and is fattcuiug 3U<) head of cattle and 500 sheep this winter, besides feeding 44» horses and about 800 sheep and cattle. He is estimated to be worth $100,000, and has made it all in the last 12 years. He was a stockholder in the new bank organized at Alma. When arraigned Nelson gave bail and will be examined hi February; the others waived examination and will be tried at the next term of court. The officers have several others on the list, one of wboni is as prominent as is Nelson. The nffuir has created a great sensation. Young Hazzard and Marble are said to have confessed. .ft'.'lrrhift l^ttouer, the njojorlotn Jackson matricide in Jackson state.4 prlaon for life, is cowrtdened to be near death's door from typhoid fev«\ His fever, w*riet» lias raged for two weeks; took a, sudden, tulii for the wane Batarday afternoon, . wiheji two hemorrhage* took place, ami *ii© prison physician, W. A. Glbaptt, conaiders his rwoyery hardly ixwslbl*. La'tjjucp'* murder of lib rttotlier.Jriq-' ttary 2U, 1888* i t the fatally nsaileneo iu Jackson is still frarti in the publicT •mind. He was a society youiie mail and the proprietor of tUe drag atorv which came to Ulni upon Ids. facer's auspicious death. He was convicted In tne spring of 1£88, and sentenced to lire luipvisonineut: Iu March, 18&*, l*atlmer made H sensational escprpn from prison by atluniiustering pnfssic acid to Hall Mast or Hulght, Vho Ottil soon after. He was- captured near NOTCH Adutria, 20 miles south of .lacksou, and has since been careful to observe the rules of the (prison. Recently Latimer has been employed in a .-'uirt factory at fehe prison. He is tfS year* old. A Myitcry Solved. Tlie mystery that surrounded the lift? and death of ('. J. Chuivh, who died in a little hovel near Pine Creek, about three milti* west of Holland, ou January 21, Is cleared up. Chuivh was a close-mouthed, man, according to all accounts, and the young woman with him was not disposed to lie very soc? able. SJie did not fraternize with her neighbors, and the village talk was that there was something in the man's history to account for the secluded life he led, and. as the villagers declared, coniijclleil the young woman to livf with him. She seemed to be contented enough in spite of their poverty, however, and fond of her elderly companion. From Buffalo, N. Y,. it Is learned that Church was a lawyer there and seemed to have a good many cases before the city and county court*, but seldom one that had any money In it for him. About a year ago he disappeared with a woman with whom he had often been seen in company. His disappearance did not raise a social disturbance. Horrible Death*. Mrs. Klaas Dyke-ma, of Holland, was fatally burned early Wednesday morning. She was tryiug to put out a hanging kerosene lamp when the chain by which it hung broke and the Iam«p fell to- the floon exploding instantly, Mrs. Dykemn was covered wifli burning oil.' Her husband and son both rushed to the rescue, but in their excitement they tried to put out the flumes with their hands. The woman was burned almost to a crisp before the flames were extinguished by the use of a blanket. She died that afternoon. Mrs. Joseph Barrlnger. of Kau Claire, was reading by the light of a parlor lamp at her home Wednesday night, when the table on which the lamp stood was accidentally tipped over, the woman's gown catching Are from the resulting explosion. She ran into the street, but it was some time before the fire could be extinguished, and she died in awful agony. She leaves a husband and five children. The Farrlnarton Trial. The trial of Farrington for the nmirder of Jesse Hooker, In Adrian, began on Wednesday. The fact was shown that Hooker was in bed with Mrs. Farrington and that the Irate husband fired five shots Into the bed where the. guilty couple were. On being seized by the officers who had accompanied him. Farrington was searched aud they found on his person a slingshot made of a scale weight in a shot bag. He was asked what that was for and replied that he thought that if he met Hooker he would give him a good pounding. The jury is composed of Samuel Haiglit. Myron B. Hoadlev. Herman E. Hodges. P. I). Crockett. Elmer R. Poucher. Alvin U. Porter, Harvey Tuttle, A. R. Crane, Bert Ferguson, Alba J. Case, Joseph Driscoll, Frank J. Jennings. They are all married men. A Jcaloa* Lover'* Crime. Report comes from Linkvillo, Ind„ that James W. Woodford, a former resident of Detroit, whose present home is in Edmore. Montcalm county, was killed there at n country dance. Woodford, who was a commercial traveler, spent the day there and went to a daflcc in the evening. He antagonized a young man named Davis by dancing with Miss Irarvis, a pretty girl to whom Davis is engaged. Davis told Woodford to leave the place, but the latter only »miled and declared he would remain to the end. He continued to dance~with^M4*s J^arvK and Davis became insanely Jealous. When Woodford stepped out of the farmhouse where the dance was held, Davis is alleged to have stabbed him with a dagger. Woodford died In ten minutes. " Davis was captured and hustled off to jail to prevent lynching. It Wan a Stunner. The blizzard In the Upper Peninsula was the worst experienced fjr iimnv years. 1!JO railroads were all laid out and numerous derailments and wrecks complicated matters. Despite its three snowplow s. one n powerful rotary. fh<> street car line In Houghton was blocked and several hundred men are digging down tf) the rails. One man hi hided by the storm, was killed by u train and physicians hnve bad their hands full attending to a hundred or more cases of frozen ears, noses and digits. An adult and a small girl were vdug from-snowbanks' nearly dead but both will recover. . ' Another Dividend. Jos. XV. Seldeh, receiver of the insolvent First National bank, of Nilcs, has just sold the controlling interest in the Farmers' State bank of Arkansas City. Kas., to Wm. E. Otis, cashier of the Winfleld National bank, of Wlnfleld. Kas. Of the entire capitalization of $5(),000 the defunct local bank held $31,800, representing an original cash investment of $20^00.—A further Investment of $10,000 was made recently by Receiver Selden to make good what the First National had already put into the Arkansas bank. At one time the receiver of the local bank would have sold this stock for 05 cents on the dollar. However, rival banks at Wlnfleld commenced bidding for the stock and finally ran it 5 per cent a.bove par. Another 10 per cent dividend will now l>e declared in ftivor of depositors of the defunct First Natloual within thirty days. flroke the Record. Albert Had ley. who has a police record in Muskegon that is unrivaled in local aun-als, .was sentenced Saturday to live years in Marquette prison for malicious Injury to property. Since Rudley's release froni the-Jackson state prwon, where he was serving a •JO years* sentence for ^manslaughter, he baa been arrested and convkted 3d times on various charges, disorderly ^offenses being in the'majority. In the la«rt two years he has squandered a small fortune, wiliioh he inherited, in liquor and in defeodint; himself in court. A Pro*peron* Year. The report of the grand secretary of tile Grand Lodgo of Masons. In session in Muskogop. showed that for the first time in the history of the grand lodge evi-ry lodge in the state had made their returns and had paid their dues in full. During the past year 2,11)0 muster Masons had been created. The deaths iu the various lodges numbered 700. The total membership was 45.200, an increase of 1.518 in a year. The c a s h month. The increase is due to the re receipts for the year were $22.005.00. the largest In the history of the £rand lodge. Smothered In Straw. Michael Flynu, a farmer, residing about four miles northeast of Niles. was pulling straw from a big stack. Wednesday night, when the top. of the stack slid off. striking Mr. Flyrtn's daughter, Mary, who happened to be passing, knocking her to the ground, and completely burying her. When the father, who worked frantically, succeeded in removing the straw, he found that his daughter was dead. She was .¾) years of nge, and very well known throughout this section. The Father Won. The suit of Mtekael Kennedy, of CassopoUs, against Kicihard Kennedy, in which 1'1K> father sued the son for $10,000 damages, resulted In a verdict for plaintiff for $1,500. The father claimed that he was rushed off to the Dearborn retreat by the son. who claimed that he was )n«me. Th" old man also made charge* against the institution, which an investigation by parties not Interested «ln the ease was unable to show any ground for. A MlftMlna; Treasurer. , People In Alpena are asking what has become of Fred W. Hagen, city treasurer. He ha* not been seen for three weeks. He failed to furnish l>o»ids for the collection of state and cuiiuty^ taxes in December, and Sheriff Jones collected them. The sheriff is still In charge of tho collection of city taxes. ceipt of taxes from county treasurers. Seneca Litehard was operated on in Ann Arbor. Monday. Litclmrd is the farmer who was hit by a Detroit motor car on November S last, and never recovered consciousness. The success of the operation cannot be determined. Vlcksburg will get a new library. Mrs. William Ba!r, widow of the late president of the local bank, has purchased a lot and in the spring will erect upon it n handsome $4,000 building as a present to the Ladles' Library Association. A few years ago, during an outbreak of scarlet fever, Mr. and Mrs. Cieorge Muuee, of Coldwater. lost two children. The unfortunate patents have just lost another child, while two more children are suffering from the fame dluonse. Four cases of smallpox were discovered in two houses In the Tenth ward of Itay City Sunday afternoon. Three pttflcnts in ona house have been ill for a week. Many people have l>een exposed. Both houses are placed under strict quarantine. State Veterinarian Palmer and G. K, Parkvtis. tlie Detroit bacterlologlsi, have been holding autopsies on {workers in P/rancli <tmnty. and And that it Is nmulKttiknbly hog cholera thai has been decimating the swine in «o;ne pails of that bailiwick. Congrivamau H. H. Aplhi ha* * c enred the establishment of the internal revenue deputy cclleetorship in Hay City, with Goo. II. Keating, a veteran of the G. A. R., arid a traveling man, Iu charge. Heretofore business men have hud to go'tit Stoghiaw. — . The Siipreo>eJ>>art will adjourn this * lMX*|t 4* y W J * V ¥ • t h * K * - o t a plagUQ of "Cuban Itch.*' _ : _ . Snow is drifted teu feat dmTtx?- tweej* Cabmiet aud1 HougbtoD. 1 > ' The pickle factory which •Leslie,/$ after begins to look like a sure thing. A "Jack-the-Hngger" has ap>peajred In OrtonvlUe, witn one" victim to date. /lrwo-'ftJiare easaft «fc smallpox iiaraappeared iu Dowagiac. Mrs. WlHiam Hun kins atH\ Ezra Rutherford. - Tiie epidemic of scar^t fever in Camden secum to be about oyer. Only •tbVee Houses ? asfe$o#itn quarantine. Allegan Jtii&nis have organised an nsstx-iution for the purpose of buildlug a Masonic tepruH* next wuninier. Mls<j Adeiuide Warren, Uipeer actress, with a fonrpany'ijlajdntf "In the Palace of the King," is ill in New Orleans. Holly Is to h.ive i\ new bauk, which will have a capital of $25,000, and will d o business in a huildlng of Its own, soon to IK* erected. The common council of Cadillac has granted a 80-year franchise to the capitalists why recently asked for one to build a gas plant In the city. James Freeman, of Alger, was kicked the other day In the mouth by a heavy working horse. His upper Jaw and teeth Avere broken: A Richfield vronian left her husband and went to Flint, where the husband explained that his wife would not live with blm becau?o .he did not have religion. The only hotel in riueonulng wa* totally destroyed by tire Tuesday afternoon. The building cost al>out $8.- 000 and it is understood that it was Insured for $5,000. The Monroe l>oard of health 1MS decided to lease a houso near the city limits to be used as a pest house, should any case- of smallpox develop in this vicinity. After trying it for three months without telephones, the physicians of 'Marietta have backed down from the stand they took aud have had tbeir telephones* replaced. The Detroit. « « U K 1 "Haven & Milwaukee branch of the Grand Trunk has notified the railroad commissioner tluit it will -reduce pa'jscnger fares to 2 ½ cents a mile forthwith. Edward Owen's house, (irayling. era light lire while he was watching beside the bedside of his dead wife, and before help came the licuse was burned and the body with it. Investigation reveals the fact that pr+*tty t9-year-Qld__NTettle Hill, of Kalamaaoo. who died suddenly Monday In •a spasm, died from arsenic poisoning. The case is being Investigated. Holland's new shoe factory is all ready to start operations. This is one of the new factories that the city secured with the $50,000 bonus fund voted.by the citizens last fall. Scientific cooking was one of tlie things that came up for discussion at the farmers' institute. Dr. M. It, Merden condemned big Sunday dinners. Philander Gladden, an eccentric character, who has lived in Albion for forty years or more, was found dead in his bed by neighbors who forced the door of his hovel late Saturday night. Richard Ifines, aged 14, and Simon Dee. aged 12, walked Into Niles and asked for transportation to their home at Peoria. 111. They were runaways from Notre Dame University, and were returned to that institution. People northwest of Royal Oak are being terrorized bv a man they call ,MWhisker BIU." who ha* taken lip his residence in the vacant Hauscr house. He tears down fences ami milks COWJ aud never goes near a barlwr. ( Ma la eh 1 Burns, of Lake Odessa, has an LS-year-old dan; liter Ressie, who took laudanum. A doctor saved her. but sbe says she will try again. She was engaged to nxirry Ira Tlscher, but lie Ir.st week marred another. The cash balance in the state treasury at tine riosc of business. January »1, was $2,5^.092.2¾). or about $1.000,- <KK) more than at the beginning of the Both of the Men Died pfthe YVotimir V a MRS. SOFFEL MAY RECOVER- *•».. • r A Italy aunt 9m&-yf^MJ^"*??: Woman AMM-Th* V o f l ^ s ^ M w i l e f - •r* Died B«4«rd»y » l « M - T * « ***!•»*•• . * » . : ; . 'fcdwa'rdffna John Biddle, awaiting efcecutiSn"In the Pittsburg, Pa^ Jail, for'the'itturderbf Orocer Thonias.D. Kahncy; of Mount Washington, sawed tb'elr Way out of their cells, averpow* ereif'the guards and escaped ut 4 o'clock Thursday morning. The murderers owe their escape to the infatuation of Mrs. Peter K. Soffel, wife of the warden of the ptbson, for Edward Blddle. Shortly l>efore 4 o'clock one of th<f HldcUoa called on James MeGear}.. wlio had charge of the outside gates, and ns*ked for sonic? cranap medicine In a hurry, saying his brather -was. dangerously sick. McGeary hastened to the -cell with the medicine, when John Biddie. sprang through the opening in the* cell* and seizing the guard aronnd, the waist'-hurled htm over tke railing to.the Ktone floor beneath, a distance. of 1« feet. JCdward BidcMe Joined Iris brother Immediately, and both, with irawu revolvers, hurried to the first floor, where they met Guard Keynoids and. shot him. There were but three men ou duty* and the third was on one ef the upper ranges. He was ordered down at the* point of the revolvers and the three guards were put in a dungeon. The keys were taken from Keeper- McGeary, and the two desperate prisoners had a dear field. The only persons who witnessed the escatpe were prisoners who could not Interfere or give an alarm. The Biddies went to the wardrobe where the guards keep* their clothing, and each put on a new suit. They then unlocked the outside gates and passed out Into the street * The father of the Biddies kept a no* torlous saloon called "Hell," at Amhereitburg. At the death of the old man, Ben McQuade, brother of Mrs:. Biddie, took charge of the saloon and the orphans. He was a drunkard himself, and by ill-treating and abusing- 4*e young boys .drove them out intothe streets and Info bad company. Mc- Quadc ended by committing suicide, and the boys drifted away from home, into the world of thieves and crooks. Ed anil Jack Biddie, the famous^ criminals who were {'aptured near' Butler. Pa., after being shot d\>\v; by officers in a desperate battle, follow* ig^ their escape of Thursday morning f iv m the Allegheny county jail, are d<ei->l. Contrary to expectations, Jack Bkld'e was the Urst to die, succumbing to b'* wounds at 7:45 Saturday evening. Tfl> direct cause of his death was Intern*', hemorrhage. His brother, Kd, died ac 11 p, m., hnvlnig been 'uncoimJous dur Ing tbe evening. Tlie-deutti of Jack Biddie was caused by the ballet wounds in his abdomen and bladder. Kurly In the day the physicians thoitght: peritonitis was the principal danger in his case, but at nigiht internal hemorrhage set in and rhc man bled to death in d short time. As long OR* he was nble, Jack wns evtretnely talkative and was at times bonstfnl, birt as soon as the shadow of death began,to fall upon him and he recognized It, h> becai me penitent. "I know," said he. "that ray tine* here is sliort, and you can say for me that I am n Christian and will die a sincere believer in <Jod, and hope I will have strength enough to say so at ihe last. I know I have taken pare in many wrong deeds, but I have never killed any man and was never implicated witih anyone who diid. I wish I could see Mrs. Kahney. I would tell her tlie truth about The kilMng of her iMwband. This life has been pretty lough to me and the end caiNiot come too quick, and I do not care 1iow." Kd Biddie made a deathbed confession to Rev. Father Waksh, declaring his innocence of the crime of shooting tttwerj'iiiflit Kabney and Betective Fitzgerald. Mrs. Soffel, the wife of the ja-il warden, who aided the two brothers r« escape and nccomii>aniexl tdietn afi(»rward, shooting herself when sbe saw the battle with the c»fncers would result In the capture of herself and her companions, has developed pneumonia, but the bullet was successfully extracted from her breast Saturday morning and she still baa a c4ianoe t»- live, ..„•; Former Wan>en Soffel, mndo Wn» stailHug chaTge that (he-bad been under the influence of chlomform dnrin.* the. night when itiv HIclcRan broke jail. Mr. Soffel believes the anesthetic ' was adminJstered by his wife. A love letter wldch Ed wrote tir Mrs. Soffel gives all the details of vhe plan IO eswipe and directions to tin* foolish woman how to protect herseir and finally join her dospenrte lover, or to fly. with him. wtti! eh sbe chose t»i do with the result already tokl. Her enc|iUries Saturday wwp for the dvlm: crbnlnnls and,not for her husband ov children. Ktwa In Brl*f. Raghwtv has a case of smaUpa*-. den. 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W mencan • • * • • • • • •'».i i A Rertrt^kocble Story of Love* Gold txi\d . , Adventure. J By ST. JgEORPJC RATHBORNT J / X «ft# Cojyrifhi, by S x i l K 4 SUITS, Xev York. r *7*o; I hare business tfeat require! W attention, and I a m A n x i o a j to be * t I t Don't looked worried, little iri^nd; God blew you. 1 haven't lot- 4Ptteo w y promlee. This last act of the drama biota the whole thing out of my life. Fedora now belongs to another, and under no conditions oonld ever again be the queen of my heart. I have cast her out, as unworthy, and closed the doors forever—hermetically sealed them, I trust. I could not if I tried tejl you how much good you have done me. When I go hence—for I shall soon leave England behind nuL —I wiH carry the remembrance of your friendship .with me to the end. Mazette, good-night, and heaven bless you, child!" He went straight home to h i s attic studio. One set purpose governed his every move now, and this to put Fedora, fair and false, out of his mind forever. Since through a woman's hand this night had witnessed the sacrifice of his hope8, his alms, it might as well be complete. In this bitter spirit he entered the humble attic that served him as a studio, while a cot i n a corner granted him a bed. Lighting a lamp, he first of all built a little fire upon the hearth, for, strange to say, the upper room was possessed of a fireplace. It was not because the night was cool that he did this, but with, quite another definite object in view. Finally he walked over to the easel and snatched away the cloth that covered it. Long end earnestly Overton surveyed the magical work of his hands—so perfect had been the witchery that guided^hls love:lnspired brush that the very breath of life seemed to have been infused into the* canvas, and ofie could almost expect Fedora to step down from the easel, creature of flesh and Mood, as Galatea, of sculptor fame, had done of old. At length the artist heaved a heavy sigh. It required all the determination of his nature to carry out the desperate resolve he had made, but, though it seemed like slaying his love anew, he did not falter.Human eyes shouM never again behold this work of his genius —conceived in adoration, and worked out through the days when her love hung over him like a benison, it must cease to exist on this black night when the last spark of his affection w a s extinguished and the bonds uniting him to the happy past were severed forever. He took up h i s pallette knife and approached t h e canvas—his hand was firm, though his face appeared very pallid in the flickering light. Suddenly, as the rush of emotion became too great to be longer withstood, he dashed the blade through the canvas, splitting it from top to bottom most ruthlessly. The first stroke seemed to loosen the passion which had been so long restrained, and with savage, almost brutal emphasis, he cut and slashed furiously right and left, up and down. Thus In a very brief space of time all that represented his many months of weary yet loving labor, into which he had put h i s very life, so to speak, was a wooden frame from which dangled dozens of streamers. The masterpiece was as utterly destroyed as his own ambition. Not content, he ground the frame into pieces under his heel and cast the wreck upon the fire that had been purposely started upon t h e hearth to receive it. "Burn," he said, bitterly, a s the flames greedity seized upon the fragments; "burn out as my love has done, leaving nothing but bltetr, cold ashes. Henceforth I live but to seek power and wealth. The past shall be a ghastly blank—the future I will build by the power of brain and brawn, until the hour comes for my revenge. Something tells me it will sooner or later reach me—»-that to him who waits and works everything Is given. And now to begin to live a new existence." Two days later a sailing vessel left London bound for the old Spanish Main, and among those who shipped before the mast, thanks to his early yachting training, was Jack Ovorton, gone to follow the beckoning finger of fortune. CHAPTER IX. In the I*and of Revolution. San Jose, the capital of' that sturdy little republic of Central America which has through its sudden revolutions made Qautarica famous in history— San Jose waa in Its periodical state of eruption. """ Of course, a revolution was in prog* ress. There was probably n o very heavy loss of life during each actual upheaval, though a few men might b e accidentally killed—the Qautaricane, like ail People of miked blood, being partly Spanish a n d Indian halfbreedi, love spectacular display, and while these battles always create a great racket, there w a s little blood actually split, the party that w a s outnumbered usually yielding up the palm a n d retiring to recuperate, while the victors, instead of following up the advantage, calmly settled down to enjoy the fruits of their labor, amid much merriment and feasting. There was one man in San Jose on this particular day, who, while a noncombatant, had' resolved to see the whole business as t a r as possible. So Jack Overton sallied forth, after arming himself and endeavored to gain an idea a s to how much progress the revolution was making. He found the soldiers of Roblado, the president, holding their own well. After moving around from one quarter to another and seeing - that the whole affair was on the guerilla order, Overton w a s forced to sit down and laugh at the ludicrous aspect of the "battle" by means of which the fate of a republic was to be settled; . Evidently Montejo had overrated the strength of h i s backing, for the wearers of the green cockade were outclassed, and already several of their number had been stretched hors de combat. There was something in the clamor and the occasional whistle of a bullet over his head that just suited Overton's present mood. He was even rash on several occasions, and had narrow escapes, but the little cherub that sat up aloft watching over his fortunes seemed to exercise those would-be fatal bullets so that they always just fell a Uttle short and in matetrs of this sort a miss is considered-as good as a mile. The day was near its end, and plainly the laurels of victory rested with the followers of the dynasty already entrenched in authority—their shouts had been more vociferous than the others, and in all probability they haci fired two shots against one from the revolutionists. This inspired them with new confidence, and the red cockade began to grow bolder, even advancing, as though determiner! to chase their enemies out of town ere the sun dropped into the western sea, over whose bosom he hung like a globe oT fire. It was about this time when Montejo and his sympathizers were making their last stand while awaiting the friendly shades of night to cover their hasty retreat, that Overton found himself, somewhat unexpectedly to be sure, drawn into the affair at issue. It chanced that in their eagerness to chase the invaders out beyond the town limits ere dusk set in—by mutual consent this feature seemed to be the manner of deciding which side had won—tne i-.ection of government forces led by General Barrajo rather overdid the matter. At any rate the first, last and only hand-to-hand conflict of the day occurred under Jack's own eyes, when a detachment of the green cockades suddenly appearing, surrounded the valorous general and* demanded his surrender. Although Bavrajo was a most fiercelooking type of a Central American general, with his mustache curled up like two simitars, and his left breast covered with gorgous medals and decorations, Jack had been wont to look upon him pretty much in the light of a modern Bom bastes Furioso. and could hardly believe there was anything of a game spirit back of this assumed ferocity. To his surprise and delight the general proved quite equal to the occasion. He faced h i s enemies, waving his sword like a knight of old, and, launching forth a volley of Spanish expletives that should have paralyzed their craven hearts, but failed to do so. Then came the crash of battle. The general's lone companion was spitted upon a sword after bringing down a couple of the enemy, and Barrajo himself was sorely pressed by those who, recognizing in him the.real head and brains of the present dynasty, were grimly determined to get rid of him, so that the next revolution might prove a success. It was cut and thrust, slash and parry, and machete against sword. As they stood three to one. with little hope of the general's followers reaching the scene m time to take a hand in the tragic affair, it began to look as though -Barrajo had reached the end of his rope, like all men do sooner or later, with weapons in their hands, in Central America. Jack's love of fair play, not to speak of his friendship for the general, urged him to shy his castor into the ring. He Uttle dreamed how fortune was dealing out the cards to him Juat then, and w>at a marrekm* " H e f c r j w t ^ W ft font yyHfffflfljiflt r j n j ^ n t f c l j ^ would eventually sweep In with the re- retimiM ttorn an, expedition into the BttlUvOf this day's good work. Having reaolved- to lend. Barrajo' a helping hand, h e dashed forward with his revolver, aiming to wound rather than slay. Thus beset in the rear, And threatened with the whirling blade of t h e soldier in front; the three wearers of the green cockade became utterly demoralized, and in a panic J e d , t w o of them bearing wounds t o remind them of t h e day's doings. ' When Jack rushed u p to congratulate the general on h i s victor, the noble Gautarican, who had counted himself a s good a s a dead man, threw both arms around h i s deliverer and fell upon h i s breast, swearing i n purest Castilian that h i s life henceforth belonged to the valiant American, and that he would lie awake nights seeking to repay the great debt he owed him. The revolution having ended a t sunset, and the defeated invaders of Gautarican territory being on t h e run for friendly hiding places upon neighboring soil, the capital was given over to a spasm of mad rejoicing, and every one, man, woman and child, seemed to believe it depended wholly upon their individual efforts to make the affair a success. This aspect of the Centra) American character struck Overton even more forcibly than the peculiar tactics' of the day's battle. A s an artist he could appreciate anything that bordered npon the bizarre and remarkable, and hence quickly determined to accept the warm Invitation of h i s friend, General Barrajo, to visit the public hall, in order to see still more of the singular habits and customs of this hot-blooded people, with whom he had, at least for the lime being, cast h i s fortunes. , There are times in t h e lives of all men when they appear to be mere creatures of circumstances, buffeted upon a sea of chance, and yet, upon looking back, one can say that all these events were not links in a chain that boir his fortunes, and the absence of any one would mean the wreck of his ship. Overton believed—indeed, he often swore the fact over and over again to himself—that his heart was dead so far as the fair sex waa concerned—be that as it might, it forced no barrier to the instinct that bade him as nn artist look a second and a third time at the queen of the dance, about whom the attention of the multitude seemed to breathlessly center. She was a magnificent creature, this daughter ot the south, of graceful mien and dazzling loveliness, formed in the most voluptuous mold of Iberian beauty, whose complexion showed every violet vein through its veil of luscious brown. Her hair was "such as Athene herself might have envied" for tint, and mass, and ripple. Her eyes blazed like diamonds from a cavern, while her lips pouted of themselves, by habit, or nature, into a perpetHal kiss. The excitement of the dance had called the carmine into her cheeks until it put to bluah the crimson flowers of the grenadine with which' her black hair waa wreathed. Her eyes blazed with a fire bred of the fierce measures and the ardent passions of the tropics. More than once her dusky orbs met the admiring glance of the artist, and he could see the invitation extended in the impassioned look she gave him, but each time he shook his head and smiled. As the dance went on. the crowd about the estrada resolved itself into two factions, each led by a richly dressed young patrician, both of whom were evidently aspirants for the hand of the bewitching Circe. The women dancing upon the estrada chattered among themselves evidently jealous of the attention paid to Dona Juanita, the beautiful one, who, proud and palpitating, clearly felt the power which made her the beauty queen of the fiesta. The rival lo«ers, from their places on opposite sides of the estrada, scowled ominously, and spoke slightingly of each other's bravery and courage. Thei radherents caught up the refrain until taunts and jeers were freely bandied between them. It was apparent that the storm was about to burst, when suddenly the music stopped and there came a cry of: "Chammara y Machete!" (Sash and sword.) At the sound the men , exchanged looks of evident satisfaction, and the women left the estrada. taking up position*, among the spectators. All left but Circe. That superb, self-contained figure stood upon the hard-stamped floor like a living Venus of flushed bronze, her complexion heightened by the dance, her bright eyes gleaming like a coal. Her tiny feet still kept in motion, though the dance had ceased, seeming to await impatiently the* beginning of the new measure. It soon came. (To be continued.) Biff Ord«r for Wntche*. The largest single order ever given for watches was received by an American manufacturer f r o m a London firm, last year, t h e former agreeing to deliver t o hia customer 2,000,000 timepieces «1 thin twelve months. • * • » 1tt«»*ft*l7, w iuterlor of Saniar, suffered fearful hardships and Jwece without food for several days. The marines suffered so acutely from starvation that they ate, tttwl the flesh of t w o dogs. W h e n : Cant. Jporter imd the first ' fhree of Iti* men staggered 'into camp, they were delirious and dif&rulty was experienced h> ascertaining t h e whereabouts of t b d r companion*. William*, of the First Infantry, headed the relief expedition in the face of a terrific rain storm, which flooded the rivers. H o succeeded in reaching the remaining 10 men, who would ^otherwise have certainly perished. H e found them all delirious. Two of the men were discovered in the branches of trees, barking like dogs. 8ome of the marines are so ill that they are not likely to recover. Gen. Chaffee has endeavored to obtain full details of t h e trip of the marines, but Cnpt. Porter is not yet able to lucidly explain matters. The expedition numbered 3t> men. It hod been absent t w o weeks. The marines had been provided with rations for only five days. On Jan. 21 Capt. Porter and 26 men reached the coast of the island of Sainar. The other 10 men were missing, and little hope of their safety w a s entertained. .Th« Schley Ca«c. It Is understood in official circles that President Hoosevelt, in spite of the appeal filed by t h e rear admiral, win not "order a re-oponlnjr of the Schley ease, but will completely indorse the findings of t h e majority of ihe naval court. In a f e w daj*s this reply will be made known. . President Hoosevelt hns l»een a consistent supporter of Snnipcrin from tin* time he had a part in choosing him as commander-in-chief of the gulf squadron. With the Announcement of the president's decision, probably, will couie the publication of a proposed reward for Capt. Clark. There is just a little politics in the contemporaneous advancement of Clark »ind the disposal of isUifhley. The president, so it is said, expects popular disappointment. Shot In Chorch. Joseph Cox shot and killed Howard Ratel'ffe at church at Eagle Mills, fifteen miles east of Chillicothe, O. Cox had been paying attention to Ratcliffe's sister and Ratcliffe strongly objected. Cox .accompanied Miss Ituteliffo to church and when Ratcliffe saw them together he assaulted Cox. who drew <i revolver and fired, the ball passing through RatcUffe'H body. He fell in the aisle and expired ain'd the shrieks of terrified women. Both men are of respectable families and both are school teachers. 'RatcHflfe's wife was Cox's sister. Ceo. Hon, one of the first men to explore- Yellowstone park, is dying in a lone cabin on Snake river. Wyoming. An earthquake and landslide is reported from the Olympic mountains, Washington st:;te. One of the peaks in the range slid into a valley. Throe persons were instantly killed •UK! four seriously injured by a Michigan (Vntral train at a crossing at Wesr Hammond. Indf Tuesday, while returning from a funeml. Mrs. Cora De Rnytniere. the wife of a Frenrh physician and a member of a wealthy and fashionable Baltimore family, is dead at New York as the result of shock experienced in the rapid transit tunnel explosion. THE .MARKETS. Detroit.— Cattlo: Choice steers. *W6 50; choice butchers, $4 256ft>; light to good. $3 75<ft4 50; , bull!*. £3 50«i4: .feeders and ytooker3. $3 5fXi?4 23; veal calves, steady. $.>T'7 50: milch cows, steady. $25 to $10 each. HOSLS—Light to good butchers. $6@ 6 In: bulk at $6 10; piffs, and ilght yorkers, $o "otetf. Sheep: Best lambs. $5 75^5 So; lleht to good mixed, $4 75@5 50: yearlings. $4<u4 Tirt: butchers. $3 75£T4; culls and common. ?2<ftS. Chicago.— Cattle: Good to prime steers. $6 .*0ffi7 25; poor to medium. $+<!«; stockers and t>erlm-s. $2 2.Vf?4 o0; cows. $ 1 ^ : heifers, fc.' .10^5 63• canners. $1^2 30; buPs. *2 2o«'/4 63: calves. $2 500-7 10: Texas fed steers. JW5 3f>. Hos?s--Mixed and butchers. $G SOTtjfi S3; good to choice heavy.J* 20-^ H 45; rous'a heavv. S3 9WS 20; light. $o 80@ fi 10: hulk of sales. So 90-^tJ 25. Sheep- Good to choice wethers. $4 30fi"6 20; western shei p. ti((io 45- native lambs, $3^6; western lambs. $5<??." 90. Uuffalo.—Cattbv: Veal. tops. $8 2"v«-ST5; others, {6'uS. Hosrs—Heavy. $6 50$i« 80: mixed packers. $6 30tt« 45: pigs, V> MPS: roughs. $5 olVfiti 70: stags. lt(c?4 50. Sheep- Top mixed. $4 25g?4 5«>: culls to cood. $2 5"> fii-4 15: wethers, 54 tSOfr'M 90; yearlings. $4 60 /'5 25; top lambs. $6 lOtfTG 15; cull* to good, $4 50«;6. .<* - \ * .%• •*- .. CJ v ' • * ••*• 9S& i t 4 U M i •ff Pf r Mom to mm mm &' ' Iwlilliti "It now b«J&f p«*t noon and P'orral- Qft't tfeooffctt turoJaf t o r«fT4»hmentt. •he hl«t terMlf t o the ouUklrU of tkto nert, Mher» th« family c o w i yter* pa»- tured. Thoae cows, or aphides, w«r* feeding o s the leaves of the daisy, into which they phwge their proboacidee and suck a l l day Ion*, flllinf their hodies with pleasant Jofees. Our a n t eame up behind a s apMa and stroked k gently with her antennae, when t h e little creature gave out a drop of her sweet liquid, whleh Formica sucked into her own civp. There were thoosands of these aphides pasturing o n the leaves and thousands of ants milk* ing them. Most o f the ants t o o * more of the juice" into their crops than they needed; and, o n the way back t o work, gave up a part of it t o friend* whom they met going t o the cows, thus saving the others' time and enabling them to resume their occupation more quick" ly. The. ants were making t h e most of the aphis juice during the summer days, knowing that the supply would fall off later when the aphides laid their eggs. (Nole here the superior mental equipoise of the ant, which neither betrays surprise nor writes to the newspapers when her cows begin to lay eggs.) These eggs t h e ants would store over winter, tending them with the utmost care until spring, when the young aphides are brought out and placed on the shoots of the daisy to mature and provide food again during the hot weather. This far-sightedness is unexampled in the animal kingdom. Other insects and animals put away stores for the winter, to be sure, but the ant is the only one of them that breeds its own food supply. Having taken her fill of the sweet juice on this particular day, Formica noticed that the aphis which she had been milking was in a position on the leaf which might expose it to observation of some aphldivorous insect. She immediately descended, to the ground, when she obtained a mouthful of earth, and. again climbing up the daisy stalk, built a tiny shed over the cow, going back and forth r-everal times to bring up sufficient material."—Frank Marshall White la Pearson's. *< v ;, • ' & ' . % • ' • * ' • , r . v • * . . v ' ,K . . i' • . y S ' ; v i ' -"">:•.«:-''. ., '. 'I >.• • . . . " " ' • • i ", . ; • - ; . • • • ' • • ; > • / . • • • • . : " • ' « ' * . - , • • ; , ' • • « ' - • • / • • , • ' >»'•. . •• ,w. • " •<$ •• • , • ' . • * • • ' • • • • • < - • ' . . • • ' , . • ' * & • • •* . . • ' f"3l i '•'•• , • ; T * * ' * ' • ' • » ' , " • - . ' ' • • • • • , - ' * & : « Farmer Find* A Friend. Nad^au. Mich., Feb. 3d.—Mr. Nelson De Rosier of this place, a prosperous farmer, sixty-one years of age. has suffered for years with Kidney Trouble. He has tried many medicines, t u t found nothing to relieve him until he began to use Dodd'3 Kidney Pills, and he has found this remedy to be a friend indeed. He says: "I thank God that there Is one medicine in the world that does help weak and sick humanity. I would earnestly advise every one who has Kidney Trouble to use Dodd's Kidney Pills. They have given great satisfaction in our family." Wherever Dodd's Kidney Pills hava been used according to directions. they have not failed to cure all Kidney Troubles, Bright's Disease. Dropsy. Rheumatism. Lumbago and Backache. Grain. E t c . Detroit.—Wheat: No. 1 white. 1 car at >9*.e. 1 car at &>c: No. 2 red. 5 cars at S7*i'.-: No. 3 red. 8*%c; mixed winter. 87%e per hu. Corn—No. 3 mixed. 59c: No. 3 yellow, file per bu. Oats—No. 2 white. 4»>^c; No. 1 white, t car at 45c. 1 car at 45V<c: do Febmarv. 2.000 bu at 45c; by sainnle. 1 ca^ at 4KVic r»er bu. Chicago.-- Wheat: No. 3. 75^c; No. 2 red. S3V«S4Hc. Oats—No. 2. white. 45Vic; No. 3 white, 45½^47Vjc. Corn—No. 2 Jan., &>e: Xlnv. tWHc: July. 63**c. New Y'.'rk.—Wheat: No. 2 red. 87Ho f 0 b afloat; No. 2 red. 90c elevator; No. 1 northern Duluth. 8Sl'.c f o b afloat; No. 1 hard Manitoba, 8 7 ^ f o b. Corn—No. 2. bS%r elevator ind 699tc f o b afloat. Oat*^-No. 2. 49c; No. 3. 48c: No. 2 white. 50V-e; No. 3 white. 50ct track m'xed western, 4W".0e; track white. 5^r6c. Never slice appk»s for making pios; quarter and core, and if nil applo in larjie. cut each quarter in t w o pieces. When a man Is sure that his friend* never say unbind thiugs of him. he in sure that all his friends are dead. Many people who pray for "a deeper work of .jjrace." do not want it to come deep enough to reach the pocket. No man who heard Jesus speak <'oulil declare that his preaching w a s better than hi* carpenter work. "To the Shade of the Palm." The C. H. Jt D. Ky. have inaugurated through car service from Detroit to St. Augustine, Fla. commencing January 7th. Through cars will leave Detroit, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the Florida Resort season. The trains are made up of through Pullman Sleepers. Parlor and Cafe cars, offering the public the finest type of modern train service. For particulars and rates address J. A. WILLIAMSON, D) P. A., Toledo, O. Crito considered the oiT of cinnamon to be a very efficient remedy In all diseases of the head.. On the i a y when w e have not done a little pood w e have done a great deal of mbk'bief. •10© Reward »ioo» The readers* of thi« paper will be ptonsed to JNe: nrst». ?1 17(tlSc; com- Produce. Butter—Crcnmer!es, extra, •S2Je; fan^y selected dairy, vnon. 13*i 14c uer lb. Cheese— Michigan full cream, 11½^¾ per lb. v Kt?Ry—Strict!*.' fresh, candied. 24#25c. Honey—Comb No. 1 white. M^lfio; light amber, lWUc; dark amber, 8®9c; extracted, 7c per lb. Anples— Host winter, $4.30; common. $2.ftXr<3: snow. $5.73(^6 per bb?. I'otatocp—Home-Krown, 68$£?Oc in carloth and *5c per bu In store. Onioaa— Mlchtsan. P@3.^ per bu: Dresucd Calves—8*>fc<?«9c per lb. Dveuted—Hog*— Light, fl.50; medium. $$.W*i7 per cwt. Live Poultry—Hen*. 7^fc. »prln* chicken*. 8c; turkeys, VfrtfUe; ducks, Wc: geese, 3c per 1U learn that there Is,»«least one-dreade* disease that science has seen able U> ettre in »11 its. stages, and that fe* e&tarrtk Hall's Catarrh Cure la the only positive cure BOW known to the medical fraternity* Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires, a constitutional treat* men t. Hall's Catarrh Core ts take* internally, acting directly wpea the blood and mocoas surfaces of the system* thereby destroying the foundation of thedteeasevand string the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing; its work. The pro-, prietors have so much faith la its curative powers that they offer OneHuadred Dollars for any ease that it fails to care. Send for list at Testimonials. Address P. J. CHENEY ft OCX, Toledo, a Sold by druggists 75c. HaU'&raiaUj ftUs are the best. Swift employed t h e odd horurn of over two years iu work upon the **Tale of a Tub." Send to Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, K. Y.. tot •sioDletof «*rfie)d Tesand Headache Powder*—two invaluable remedies. It la not needful t o t o i l white* clothes (unless very dirty) and have the house filled with itearo e*efjr week, o ; ^ 4 . • * > •y v-i ; .. ^1 . t r. I >. i»>i . -• \M » r w » t \M\ '/•> • . ' ^ • • • ^ V ' •!> ~>' r • r - i .1 " . J . " ' . \<': -.V „,A kft.:*lV:-:^,:.V.'.!i • > • ; . ' . ^ l - v : ! ; # ^ ^ " 1 ><*:- •••%,•••. .••• . •••• ^-.+:.1^ v, .: ,vv-- A JJB&^-Y. 4.1,,'. • • • • • " • -..-. :.->.. . . . ' • - - . > * , . • *- ., ^ . V . W W - ? ' v ? * K. h r * ' . V ; i « W . S . i - . • ' • ' • • ' > » : . '»• T « ^ '"""'•TSSP '' .V ; . 1 * 5 :^-. mmmmm t # ^ v -*>„?• / ' • * : •-VV . *'"A » ' • * ! m<r> • < . • : • • 5; v r # ' •ii- &*- PARSHALLVULE. .Wells Avery is some better at present, bat is in a very critic al condition. Mrs. Wm. Wood was able the past week to visit her brother, Wm. Glenn; Friday evening was a lively one at Patsy Kennedy's 48 numbers were sold. « Miss Maggie H u d s o n is spendu . T , . . ^ i n g a few weeks at her fathers, anMd iMssi ssL Eenma maD Seaannb, oorfn , Oowf oLsisno , Wm BxidBonf den, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. IOSCO The M. P. people are1 talking cnurch bell. Wm. Buhl will erect anew barn in the spring. Fred Merrill made a business trip to Anderson last Saturday. A^rs. £ . W. Messenger spent last Wednesday with Mrs. D. W. Wright. The ladies of the M. P. church met with Mrs. Everett Parker last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gardner visited at A. W. Messengers last Friday. Geo/ Kern sustained a f ractued shoulder recently as the result of a fall on the ice. Mr. and Mrs. E. VanSyckel, of Plainfield, visited at It. J. Gardners last Thursday. Miss Esther Sharp spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Myrtie Noyes of Stockbridge. L. W. Munsell has rented hiB farm in this town and is moving to the Leonard Hook farm in Bowell township. C. A. Mapes purchased a large four year old colt last week which is peculiarly marked, marked with the three colors white, bay and black. Millions Pat to Work. Tbe wonert'ul activity of the new century is shown by an enormous demand for tbe world's best workers— Dr. King's New Life Pills. For Constipation, Sick Headachy, Biliousness, or any tronble of Stom%h, Liver or Kidneys they're unrivaled. Only 25c at F. A. Sigler's drug store. The social at E. W. Daniels' was a success.and much enjoyed by those present, proceeds $8.19. Saved Her Child'* Life. "In three weeks time our chubby little boy was changed by Pneumonia almost to a skeleton," writes Mrs. W. Watkins, of Pleasant City, 0. "A terrible .cough set in, that, in spite of a good" doctor's treatment' for several weeks, grew worse every day. We then used Dr. King's Nev? Discovery for Consumption, and our darling was soon souod and well. We are sure this grand medicine saved his life." Millions know it's tbe only sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung diseases. F. A. Sigler guarantees satisfaction. 50c, $1.00. Trial bottles free. EAST r.yTNAM. Albert Mills, of Lakeland was in this place Sunday. Geo. Fish was home from Wheatfield the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hicks entertained the young people last Tuesday evening. A very enjoyable time was reported. The Librarian of the Putnam and Hamburg Farmers Club has received State Library No. 51. All members of the club can obtain books at her home; all books MUST be returned at the end of two weeks. I t is hoped that all will avail themselves of this opportuniny which the state gives them to onjoy her library. - Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best and most famous compound in the world to conquer aches and kill pains, Cores Cuts, heals Burns and Bruises, subdues Inflamation, masters Piles. Millions of boxes sold yearly. Works wonders in Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Skin Eruptions. It cures or no pay. 25c at F. A. Sigtar's drug store. EAST MARION. Miss Maggie Henderson is staying with her sister, Mrs. Robert McFndyen. Miss Prudie McDowell began Mrs, Chas. Hadle^ is'aick with measles. Misr Alice Gibney is sick with rhumatiafeyer. A. G. Watson and Erma Pyper were in Chelsea Friday. . Geo. Buhn and Miss Ina Smith were in Chelsea, Thursday. A. C. Watson is building a new ice house and having it filled. Arthur Allen visited relatives in Howell the, first of the week. - Chandler Lane visited his sister Bessie of Howell, last Sunday. Minnie" Bullis who has been sick with pneumonia is reported better. Lyman Hadley and Geo. Buhl were in Ann Arbor one day last week. Mi-M Nellie Barton is in Stockbridge caring for her mother and sister who are t>ick. Miss Lizzie Hammack, of Waterloo, was a guest of Miss Jean Pyper over Sunday. Miss Jean Pyper and Inez Marshall Visited Mrs. Kittie Budd last ;week Wednesday. Vrauk Barnum was the guest of Dillivan Durkee of Anderson the latter part of last week. . . ji \ * 'I'm1 ." wi NTHUF BEPO&T Of the Plnokney Poblle Sohooli for the month ending Jan. 91> 1901. , XSSB SCHOOL DBPABTMWrr. Whole-number of pupils Total days attendance '* Avenge attendaace Aggregate tardiaete • Number of days taught. 15. 466. 16. 20. BUPIL8 NEITHER ABSniT VOX SA2DY, BUery Durfee. Ethel Durfee. Ethel Graham Cora Love Louis Monks Glen a Gardner STEPHEN DURFEE, Snpt. GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT. Number of pupils Total attendance' Aggregate tardiness Daily attendance Number days taught PUPILS NEITHER ABSENT NOB TABQY. Nellio Bowere Maude Mortens on Morley Vaughn C. L. GRIMES, Teacher. 14 172 5 8.6 20 her work again at the Harger j Mrs. Wirt Barnum and INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. Whole number of days taught Total number days attendance Average daily attendance Whole number belonging Aggregate tardiness PUPIL NEITHER ABSENT NOR Magolla Smith Mary Lore MRS. J. A. GREENE, Teacher. 20 472 23.6 11 41 TARDY. son Clare visit d her parents in nith the first of the week. school after a vacation enforced Muby the mumps. C. E. society officers for the present term are, Pre*., Harvey Craft; Vice Pres., Myrtle Dickersou; Sec, Hngh Aldrich; Treas., E d Hinckley; Org., Augusta M c i w . . -r, , .. . .A , -^ u ** A- ix 1 Wirt Barnum and wife visited Dowell. Meetings every alter- nu_ „ _ , „ . , « _A „:e„ a . _ 3 _ nate Sunday at 2:30 p.' m. Next Jennie Watson who has been spending the winter in New York city returned home last Tuesday. Fred Marshall and wife aud meeting Feb. 9. Every one invited. More than fifty persons were present at the penny and pound social for the penefit of Rev. N. Chas. Hartsuff and wife Sunday. A large number from this place attended lyeewm at Anderson last Saturday ni^ht aud-all reported a good time. A number are drawing logs to W. Pierce last Friday night a ! ^ 8 P ^ c e t o b e 8 a w e d a s s o o n a s goodly number of pounds were ! W m ' L a v e r o < * has his mill ' brought and ¢5.80 was received. The C. E. social and reception committee have credit for the success of the unique affair. A Legacy of the Grip. * Is often a run-down system. Weak ness, nervousness, lack of appetite, energy and ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys often follow an attack of this wretched disease. The in running order. Fred Smith, of Diamondale, who has been visiting his aunts, Mrs. Wm. Smith and Mrs. Lyman Hadley., returned home Tuesday. Mrs. A. C. Watson entertained Mesdames, Horace Eick, Charles Woodworth, Geo. Marshall, Fred Stowe and Thos. Bud'l one day the past week. The annual me eting of the PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Whole number of days taught 20 Total number of days attendance 328.5 Average daily attendance 16.4 Whole number belonging 6 Aggregate tardiness 21 PUPILS NEITHER ABSENT NOR TARDY. Charles Kennedy JESSIE GREEN, Teacher. Dell Hall had three ribs broken one day last week. A colt threw him down. He is seriously injured. greatest need then is Electric Bitteis, the splendid tonic, blood purifier and • Presbyterian church will be held regulator of Stomach, Liver and Kidneys. Thousands have* proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves, build up the system, and restore to health and good spirits aftar an attack of Grip. If suffering try them. Only 50c. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by F. A. Sigler. - * > • • NORTH LAKE. A. little more sleighing is needed with our snow. A young blizzard traveled these roads the first of the week. North Lake wants F.B.D. why can't Pinckney reach us. Try it. Ella Bead is on the sick list. Dr. Wiley of Dexter is attendi he*. Mrs. A. L. Simonds visi part of last week at B. S; ians. • 9 » . \l tfhara will .be> ohurch social at the h>me pf.tf. A. Burkbart fyU day eevveenniinngg freb l l , All a r e / yited i X WEST PUTNAM. Miss Fannie Monks is afflicted with measles. Miss Mary E. Doyle is wrestling with measles. Mrs. Wm. Doyle is reported no better at this writing. Thos. Cooper was a guest of Pinckney friends recently. H. B. Gardner transacted business in Howell one day last week. Henry Gardner entertained his friend, Geo. Beed, of North Lake, Tuesday. Cyrus Gardner of the U. of M., is enjoying a few days vacation at his home. Miss Anna Spears is spending a few weeks at Wm. Doyle's caring for her sister. Miss Mae Avis, of Howell, is spending a couple of weeks at Bert YanBlaricoms. Forty-eight numbers were sold at the dan<w ^ P a t r i c k Kennedy's last Frida* evening. in the church on Monday, Feb. 10 at two p. m. All members are requested to be present. Sfate Farmers' Institute. At The Agricultural College Feb. 25 to 28, Ernest" penter, df ter part of t ^Tiedy's. nd Emmett Cara, spent the latweek at Pat Keu There will be class work and demonstrations in cooking sewing grafting and stock judging each morning from 8:00 to 10:00 o'clock. The program includs addresses by distinguished scientists and statesmen, among which are Honorable James Wilson, secretary of Agriculture; Honorable Gifford Pln*' chot, Chief of Forestry Division, Washington, D. C.jand Honorable E. A. Prou ty, of the Interstate Commerce, Washington, D. C ; Honorable Geo. C. Creel man, Toronto, Ontario; Professpr Graham Taylor, Chicago; Superintendent of Public Instruction A. G. Harvey of Wiscon, and Presidents Angell, of the University, and Snyder, of the Agricultural College. On Thursday and Friday the sessions are given up to a discussion of live topics, in which every visiting delegate is expected to take part. Last year we had a very large audience, but we are prepared for a much larger one this year. The Board extends a cordial invitation. For programs and farther particulars write to C. D. Smith, Agricultural College, Mich. - ^ i h . ~ Interesting Items. StocbVridge will have three rural mail routes starting from that point Mar. 1. L. K. Beach of Marion is enjoying a trip in the west. , He expects to visit Utah, California, Oregon, Washington and will stop over and visit friends on the way. The individual who doesn't take a newspaper because he already has too much "reading matter," is now work* ing the drug stores for patent medicine almanacs to obtain some inspiration. Henry T. Howlett, administrator of the estate of Benjamin Westfall, has commenced a suit in the circiit court against Bert StolU claiming $500 damages. Louis E. Howlett is the plaintiff's attorney.—A. A. Argus. Albert George, of Oceola, (and his word for it that it is true) is the owner of a very unusual freak of nature, in the shape of a heifer calf which has two pereect heads, two necks, four front legs, one body, two hind legs and two tails. Mrs. Taylor who gained temporary notoriety »ast summer by going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, has been trying to earn some money by exhibiting herself and her barrel, but the pubic s owed so little interest in he r that she was left stranded in Cincinnati. There was quite a novel sight in Witliarasville Friday. T h e ' whole' roof of one of the largest fair building' placed on two wagon* intact as it was' on the buildiDg, passed through ourj streets, drawn by four stout horses.1 Z. A. Hartsuff of Unadilla was driver. —Williamsville _cor. to Stookdndge Sun. The manufacturers of a certain brand of self-raising buokwbeat flour could obtain a jrood adveitisement of their product by addressing a wellknown farmer residing near Holly. Tbe aforesaid farmer bad a valuable Jersey calf that be was taking particulars pains to bring up in "the way that it should go. Oaring bis Absence from home one day, however, bis good wife got the sacks containing pancake flour and calf food mixed, and fed the cakCthe self-rising article, with the tefiulttbat the young bovine swelled up and ^'ousted. In the language "oC the poet, "I know not what tbe trath may be; I tell it n? 'fwas t, Id to me," and ir further information is desired it can probably be obtarnedjrom Henry MofhersiH.—Holly Advertiser, If not, we can get what you want, on short notice, of any thing in our line, SUCH AS Business Cards, better Heads, Note Heads, Envelopes, Statements, Tickets of all sorts* T o g o t o a w e d d i n g w i t h o u t a n i n v k a t i o n in a b r e a c h of e t i q u e t t e , s o if y o u w i s h y o u r f r i e n d s t o a t t e n d sec u r e y o u r W e d d i n g S t a t i o n e r y a t t h e D i s p a t c h O f f i c e . Do you take the DISPATCH? No. W e l l t h e n d o n o t b o r - r o w y o u r n e i g h b o r s — THEY p a y -for it, y o u d o n ' t . O n l y $1.00 a year V it is c h e a p e r t h a n t o b o r - r o w . You cannot please your absent friend better then by sending the DISPATCH to them, it is Ketter than a letter. Try it Only $1.00. Dispatch Office, P i n c k n e y , M i c h . Iree. You cannot drive purchasers to any particular store. You \ can win them by convincing arguments. A convincing argument attractively displayed in the advertising columns of this paper will reach the eyes of hundreds of buyers in this community. A'--1 * <: ^Mifa^ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pinckney Dispatch February 06, 1902 Description An account of the resource February 06, 1902 edition of the Pinckney Dispatch, Pinckney, Michigan. Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902-02-06 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Frank L. Andrews newspaper pinckney dispatch