The Afro-American Advance

TWIN CITY NEWS. VOL. II. NO. 1. MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH under the auspices of the Wayman Home Circle, will be given on or about April 2nd, 1900, at some prominent place down town. Watch this paper for the exact time and place. The committee in charge has arranged to make the fair the red letter event in the church's history, and to this end they offer the following prizes to those selling tickets for the fair, or to those purchasing a copy of the church mortgage fund. 1st prize, a fine upright grand Kimball piano, retailed at $350; and prize, lady's writing desk or its equivalent in value, at the option of the third; 4rd, mahogany rocking chair, or its equivalent in value, at the option of the winner. The giving of the first prize is upon the condition that the aggregate amount turned in from all the contestants exceeds $200. All persons desiring to enter the contest must pay $200. M.W. Tucker, secretary of the committee, or at the office of this paper, 603 Northwestern building, on or before Feb. 10. Go to Miller's, Fifth street and Nicole avenue, for your photographs. For good cigars call at W. S. Conrad's, corner of first avenue south and Fourth street. He will suit you. The Advance Restaurant, 214 Washington avenue south, is up to date in service and equipment. If you want a good meal in a clean place don't fail to go to the Advance Restaurant. Go to John L. Neal, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 622 Boston Block. Furnished rooms, 411 Fourth avenue south. J. Frank Wheaton, of Chicago, is visiting Minneapolis on business. It is rumored that Albert Franklin cloped with a wealthy white girl. Miss Nettie Moden is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, of St. Paul, visited Mrs. Sadie Williams Sunday, who now lies ill at her residence on Eighteenth street. Mrs. J. Frank Wheaton and children arrived in Chicago last week from Maryland. Mrs. Wheaton is expected to return to the city soon. Mrs. Phillip Hale is on the sick list. Mrs. J. Edward Terrell is suffering from a severe attack of the la gripe. New song service at St. Peter's A. M. E. church every Sunday evening after the Christian Endeavor. You are invited. Rev. Jason Bundy will visit St. Peter's church Sunday, March 4th. He is expected to return to the city next week. His father died and was buried after his arrival, at Raleigh, N. C. The first annual reception given at the Fourth ward hall, Feb. 15th, under the auspices of the Anchor Lodge No. 7, F. & A. M., was a success socially and otherwise. G. W. Day, who made the address of welcome, spoke as never before, and the musician's sympathy was excellent. The piano so mastered by Mrs. C. E. Cee, introduced a competent musician in the musical circle of Minneapolis. C. S. Turner, the modern "Shakespearian," recited with his usual vigor. Miss Mayme Weir, with her usual elocutionary powers, did not fail to capture the audience. Other instrumental music won applause. R. L. Leibert credit to the occasion and dignified name of the Committee attended with neatness and dispatch to the wants of the guests. Letters at the Advance Cafe, 214 Washington avenue, for Mary Snapp, Victor Newman, Fred Seymour, Lytia Lampi, Fanny Trasj, J. D. Faulkner, Frank Nelson, Frank K. Young, Baldy Sours, John Whitman, S. L. Thompson, Seymour Mari Junett, W. A. Heikila, Seymour Dutton, R. W. Wisdom, Otto Gollreich. Pride of Minnesota Lodge No. 5 K. of P., and Pride of the West Co. No. 3. U. R. of K. P., held a joint public installation of officers at their hall last Monday night. The following re-elected officers were installed for the lodge: Jas. Roberts, C.; F. G. Thomas, V. C.; R. C. Marshal, prelate; H. Roberts, M. w; A. Thomas, K. of R. and S. Geo. Coleman, M. of E.; H. Richardson, M. of F.; Geo. Housley, M. at A. For the Uniform Rank, M. at A. were held in place of W. C. Jeffrey, C. H. Brooks and Zach Hawkins 1st and lieutenant in place of Jas. Roberts and F. G. Thomas. Light refreshments were served after the ceremony, and dancing took up the remainder of the evening. A large crowd and a good time were features of the evening. DEATH SUMMONS Mrs. Symanthia Marshall, wife of R. C. Marshall, died of typhoid pneumonia Monday evening, Feb. 19th, at the age of 49. Mrs. Marshall was a devout church worker in St. Peter's A. M. E. church, and took part in all progressive movements. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were married at Milwaukee several years ago, coming to this city shortly afterward, the issue being five children. The family is one of the first families of the city, and highly respected by all. Mrs. Marshall was a devoted church Thursday afternoon, Rev W. S. Brooks officiating. The Advance extends to the bereaved its hearttilt sympathy. Matrimony on Small Capital. A Wilmington clergyman tells of a Philadelphia couple who came to him to be married one day. When they left the boat at the Fourth street wharf in the city they had but five dollars between them. Nevertheless, the groom called a cab and ordered to be driven to the wharf. The groom asked the minister. At the city hall he paid $3.00 for a marriage license, which left $1.40 to pay the cabman and to fee the minister. At the latter's house the cabby demanded $1.50. The groom replied that he did not have it, and the minister said he had $40 cents for the minister. The groom, however, was not done buying, for he stepped in to a near-by store and bought an envelope for a cent. In this he put the remaining 38 cents, and after the ceremony handed it to the newly-married couple got back to Philadelphia as a mystery — Philadelphia Record. The Afro-American Advance. ST. PAUL Mrs. John Godfrey has moved from 502 St. Peter street to 361 Sibley street, and is better prepared in every way, to satisfy her regular patrons and to cater to new ones. The place is large and roomy. She can not only serve you with meals, but can accommodate you with a nice, clean, warm room. The Godfrey are soon to give a house warming and they expect you, myself and all their friends to come out and help them. Watch the papers for the day and date. The "Advance" is prepared to do your job printing of all kinds at reasonable rates. Remember the place, 395 Thomas street. Kindly keep in mind that any item of news, social or wise, that you wish to publish will require attention at 395 Thomas street also. THE ORIENTAL HAIR PAR-LORS, on the corner of Seventh and Sibley streets, room 205, Krahmier block, is the place to go for all kinds of fashionable hair dressing, etc. Straightening hair and scalp treatment a specialty. Hair work done to order. Calls made at residences. Prices made satisfactory. Mrs. E. J. Allen, proprietor. Hair remains the home of his mother on Rondo street. Mrs. W. A. Johnson, of Martin street, is visiting relatives in Winona. Mrs. Myers, an evangelist of Chicago, is in the city assisting Rev. J. C. Anderson with his meetings at St. James A. M. E. church. Mrs. Myers is the mother of Mrs. Dr. J. E. Porter of this city. The Rev. Myers is an interesting talker, and those who know her speak in the highest terms of her Christian virtues. Some of our progressive railroad men are considering the advisability of organizing an association of railroad employees. They hope to receive the support of all right thinking men on the subject. They say it is not a "wild cat" nor a "gamble," but an honest, straight proposition, and invite your investigation. FATHER BLACK DEAD Joseph H. Black, aged 81 years, died at the residence of his daughter, 80 Iglehart street, Saturday morning. Father Black came to St. Paul ten years ago from Staunton, Va., to live with his children, who had come west a few years before. Three daughters and a son survive him. The funeral took place from St. James A. M. E. church Monday, Feb. 19. Mr. Black was a local preacher, and was one of the oldest members of St. James, as was evidenced by the many chairs. The choir sang beautiful and appropriate songs. Rev. J. C. Anderson, assisted by Rev. D. S. Orner, of Pilgrim church, conducted the services. Biddle Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., after their regular business meeting Tuesday afternoon, held a social hour and to enhance the pleasure thereof invited a few friends. The affair was an enjoyable one. A nice little programme had been prepared. William Stafford was in charge of the social hour. She divided the honors with Mrs. J. R. White, Ryan Hotel Quartet, Miss Eva Radan's playing, and little Annie Paulsen telling us what would be the case "If Pa had his way," etc. made up a delightful program. Refreshments were served and everybody had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey were the host and hostess at a masquerade party at their residence, 601 St. Wednesday evening. About twenty of the guests. About tenements were served and an informal dance closed a very pleasurable evening. DIED Hickman—At his residence on Rice street, Friday morning, Feb. 16. Rev Robert T. Hickman, aged 70 years. Rev Hickman had lived in St. Paul 32 years, coming here in 1883, from Missouri, and found in this place a refuge from slavery. The funeral took place from Pilgrim Baptist church, a church that was founded more than thirty years ago by the deceased. The ceremony was impressive and beautiful. Rev Orner, of Pilgrim church, assisted by Rev J. C. Anderson, of St. James, conducted the services. Perhaps the very largest gathering that the church ever witnessed was at Pilgrim church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Feb. 18. out of respect for the grand old man, preacher and leader. A widow and three sons are left behind. The Finest Road. "I suppose," he began, as he entered a railroad ticket office—"I suppose you sell tickets to New York?" Certainly, sir; was the reply. "You have a direct line." "It is down on the map as the only direct line." "As you see, sir," replied the agent, as he opened a folder. "Y-e-a, I see. You land passengers in New York ahead of competing lines, of course!" "Of course." "Luxurious coaches—no dust—finest dining cars—scenery unexcelled!" "Yes, sir." "By taking your line I avoid delays and reduce the chances of accident to a minimum!" "Yes, sir, you do. Have a ticket to New York over our line, sir." "Can't say yet. I'm going to see five other agents, each with the shortest and most direct line, and if I find a hair among the six tickets over his road!" Ohio State Journal. A Favorable Notice. wonderful book. You surprise me! Of course, the book has merit, but it's the best kind of a scientific treatise. "True. But some one of the reviewers refers to it as 'an immortal work,' and the type used is 'immoral.' —Philadelphia Press. How It Spreads "My daughter's music," signed the mother "has been a great experience." er" has been a great expense. "Some neighbor seized you, I suppose?" - Boston Traveler. A man who is in the habit of telling everything he has done doesn't hear very much—Washington (Ia.) Democrat. MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINN., SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 1900. SENATE OBSERVES DAY. Foraker Reads Washington's Fare well Address with Marked Effect to Crowded Hall. PORTO RICAN DEBATE IN THE MOUSE. Becicillan, of New York, delivers a Speech in Opposition to Measure—Conferences of House and Senate on the Financial Bill Very Near an Agreement. Washington, Feb. 23.—An annual custom which has prevailed in the senate for many years is the reading by some senator, designated by resolution, of Washington's farewell address immediately after the reading of the journal of the senate on Washington's birthday. Several weeks ago Senator Foraker, the senator senator from Ohio, was selected to read the address. It was a notable compliment to him when the senate convened Thursday all of the public and private galleries were crowded and scores of people stood in the corridors unable to gain admission. An unusually large attendance of senators was present and all gave close attention to Senator Foraker's reading which was a fine bit of elocution. At the conclusion of the reading he was congratulated by his colleagues. Quay Case Postponed. Senator Foraker had scarcely concluded the reading of the address when Senator Penrose (Pa.) rose and called the attention of senators to the announcement he had made Wednesday concerning the calling up of the resolution involving the right of Matthew S. Quay to a seat in the senate as a member from Pennsylvania. Senator Penrose said that while he would much prefer to have the case considered immediately he had been informed that a number of senators desired to be present when it was called up, and as their request was entirely reasonable he would not oppose a motion to adjourn at this time. But he gave notice that he would call up the Quay case Friday at the conclusion of the morning business. At 1:05 p. m. the senate adjourned, Discussion in House. Washington, Feb. 23. "The house began holding early sessions Thursday, meeting at 11 a. m., owing to the pressure for time in the Porto Rico debate. Mr. McClellan (N. Y.) opened the debate, speaking in opposition to the bill. He said in part: "On its face the bill is simple enough. It provides for a reduction of 75 per cent. in the Dingley tariff rates on all goods imported to and from Porto Rico, and yet it has been submitted to a legislative body, at least since the days of the prophet of opportunism, Leon Gambetta. "The bill must be considered from two aspects, the legal and the moral. "The position of the majority in reference to the status of Porto Rico is this: That Porto Rico is a member of the United States, and that the constitution does not extend over it propria vigor. Having enunciated this proposition, the majority demurs and insists that, even if the constitution does extend over Porto Rico, the constitution of Porto Rico is supreme law of the land; and if in conflict with the constitution, then that treaty is paramount. "The moral aspect of the legal is quite an important aspect of the case. It involves the good faith, the credit and the honor of the United States. Some gentlemen distinguish between individual honor and national honor; some insist that there is one standard of honesty for the individual and no other. The Constitution is free, of her own accord, believing that she would become a part of the United States and enjoy the blessings of our constitution and of free intercourse with us. I find myself taking my position that the president of the United States, against the party that elected him to office. "I may be conservative beyond reason, but I think I am a humble member of the great majority of the people of this country, and I am a member of the glory of a free people is in its honor and in its righteousness as a nation; that there is only one rule of conduct for the individual and for government; that the same laws govern the lives of the west and greas as governs its most inconspicuous member; that our ultimate destiny must be worked out in the factories of New England and on the fishing smacks of New England, and in the plantations of the south; that we must strive for happiness not in Asia, but in America; that the radiance of our flag consists not in the triumphs of unceasefulness but in the necessary domestic peace; that the wealth of this nation should not be expended in behalf of the selfish ambitions of the few, but in the cause of the many; that we should be in the conquest of oriental people, but in the conquest of the happiness of our own." Mr. McCullahan was frequently and generously applauded by his democratic associates. Mr. Brantley (Ga.) spoke against the bill and particularly on the future of the Philippines. He pointed out that a year had elapsed since the treaty of peace and yet congress had failed thus far to lay down a policy for the Philippines. It was this inaction by congress, he said, which spread uncertainty among the Filipinos and served them to further opposition. He declared that the new Philippine commission could accomplish nothing and that if it went to the Philippines at all it should go with the authority and power which congress alone could grant. Grosvenor in Support of Bill. Mr. Grosvenor (O.) followed in support of the bill. He said that any political party or individual who took part in ratifying and supporting the treaty with Spain was estopped from opposing any of the legitimate effects of that treaty. When that treaty hung in the balance, a certain Nebraska colonel left his regiment and came to Washington to aid in securing ratification, and he did influence votes as a critical juncture. At that, Mr. Grosvenor said, if there was one man in the country who should shoulder responsibility for the treaty and its succeeding responsibility, that man was William J. Bryan, of sebraska. Mr. Grosvenor said that, speaking as an individual, and knowing all things involved in the situation here now, he thought nothing would give the president greater sorrow than the defeat of this bill and the turning over of this house to the democratic minority. McCall's Speech. Mr. McCall (Mass.), the only republican member of the ways and means committee to dissent from the majority report, followed in opposition to the bill. Mr. McCall said that he regretted greatly that he could not agree with his colleagues as to the pending bill, but he was compelled to dissent because it involved nothing less than the proposition that congress in dealing with territories of the United States had absolute power, unfettered by any of the limitations of the constitution, and governed by the governio Porio Rico? but: Does it govern us? Can congress, which is the creature of the constitution, do those things which it prohibits? "If congress has the power to levy duties over an area comprising territories, then congress is in the position of governing area. This is in accordance with the primary rules of construction. But the decisions of the supreme court put the matter above question. John Marshall, as great a jurist as ever sat upon the bench, declared in Loughborough vs. Blake that the rule of jurisdiction in the constitution of duties extended to the territories. "A third of a century after the Loughborough case the supreme court again, when California became a territory, decided to lift it. Here are two different decisions, a generation apart, by our highest court, each rendered when the court was composed of entirely different justices, specializing in impositions to territories, and those decisions stand absolutely uncontradicted. And yet, in the face of those decisions, we, who have taken an oath to protect and defend our state, have duties against an American territory. Repugnant to our Institutions. "If congress is not bound by these limitations against taxing unequally, it is not bound by any limitation upon its power in the constitutional authority is concerned, and when we regard the circumstances out of which our government and the constitution sprang, the words of the taxing power are not relevant, the long line of authorities which deny the existence of absolute power in congress, is clear that the theory of despotic power is absolutely repugnant to our institution." A Righteous Choice. "I think you are unduly alarmed about the effect of extending the principle of constitutional liberty wherever our flag floats. But I say that if we must give up our liberty has been served to us at a price in blood and treasure greater than the value of a thousand archipelago. "—may far wiser will it be if instead of liberty a policy which will make her happy, sunny-hearted children the mere chattels of this government, we follow the humane recommendation of our president and lay the foundations of our empire deep in the hearts of those people." Agreement Almost Reached. Washington, Feb. 23.—Senator Aldrich expressed the opinion at noon that the republican confesses of the senate and house on the currency bill would reach an agreement on the bill during the afternoon session. He declined to state the terms of the prospective compromise. CLARK'S SON TESTIFIES Denies Evidence of White side, Butler, Hewitt and Senator Myers—Rev, Marin on Stand. Washinton, Feb. 23.—John B. Wellcome was recalled before the Clark investigating committee at the beginning of the session Thursday. At the instance of Senator Chandler, Mr. Wellcome related that he had been present when Senators Chandler and Caffery had examined his bank account and that, according to their finding, he had only two corrections to make. They had found two checks, one for $250 and the other for $400 which should be added. C. W. Clark, son of the senator, was next called. He denied all incriminating testimony given by Whiteside. Rev. Albert B. Martin, principal of the female seminary at Deer Lodge, testified next. He produced the letter written him by Senator Clark last October, which the doctor had taken to Chief Justice Brantley in connection with the Wellecome disbarment case. He said he felt interested in Mr. Wellecome because his father-in-law was an old Presbyterian minister. He had hoped that he could influence the supreme court to send the case back to the Silver Bow county court, but he saw no indelicacy in doing that. "It was no more improper than it would be for me to approach a senator here and ask him to vote for Mr. Clark," said the witness. The interview with Justice Brantley was perfectly friendly. C. W. Clark was recalled. He continued his specific denials of the testimony of witnesses for the prosecution who had made statements indicating his connection with efforts to corruptly influence members of the legislature. He thus reviewed the testimony of Whiteside, Butler, Hewitt and Senator Myers. Refuse to Adverse Prices Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 23—The American Mirror Manufacturers' association closed its session abruptly. It was intended to advance prices, but the majority of the members refused to come to that conclusion. They will meet again April 1. Fatal Dynamite Explosion Monongabela, Pa., Feb. 23.—Two miners were killed and one fatally injured by an explosion of giant powder at their camp near here. The building was completely demolished. Acquitted. Williamburg, Ky., Feb. 23.—Organizer George V, Purcell, of the United Mine Workers, has been acquitted of the charge of leading a riot. BOERS ARE SCATTERED. The Relief Forces Under Commandant Botha Driven Back with Heavy Loss. GEN. CRONJE'S POSITION IS UNCHANGED Kopie Captured with Fifty Prisoners — LadySmith is in Good Spirits and Hopeful of Early Relief — Gen. Buller's Forces Now in Sight of the City. London, Feb. 23. — The war office has received from Lord Roberts the following message, which was delayed in transmission, dated Paardeberg, Wednesday, February 21: "Westday afternoon I was satisfied, by a careful reconnaissance in force of the enemy's position, that I could not assault it without very heavy loss, which I was able to knock out with a bullet and hit him with artillery and turn my attention to the enemy's forcements. The result was most satisfactory. The Boers were driven off in all directions, losing a good many killed and wounded and killed 50 prisoners, who say they were on railroad. They also say it was our artillery fire which caused them to abandon the kopie who were occupying. Our loss was two officers—Capt. Campbell, of the Ninth inners, and Leut. Houston, of the Ninth inners—and four men, all slightly wounded. Relief Forces Scattered. London, Feb. 23.—A special dispatch from Pairdeberg, dated Wednesday, February 21, says: "Commandant Boha has been attempting to relieve Gen. Crone. There has been severe fighting. Gen. Boha's force is scattered, with heavy losses." The fact that the Boers from Lady-smith have already arrived in the neighborhood of Pairdeberg causes some apprehension, but reenforcements of guns and men are also reaching Lord Roberts, and it is not thought that the Transvaal and Free State railroads will be able to transport hurriedly the great number of men and horses. Boer Kople Captured. Paardeberg, Wednesday, Feb. 21.—A Boer kopje has been captured with 50 prisoners. Gen. Cronje's position is unchanged. A. Deadly Engagement. Paardeberg Drift, Orange Free State, Feb. 20 (via the Modder river, Wednesday, Feb. 21). One of the costliest actions of the war occurred at Paardeberg drift Sunday, February 18. Gen. Kelly-Kenny, in his pursuit of Gen. Cronje, caught his rear guard at Klim drift and followed the burghers to the boers' lager at Koodoosrand. The drift action began at daybreak, the mounted infantry driving the Boer rear guard up the river towards the main body, while another body of mounted infantry maneuvered on the right front and flank of the Boers. The British main body advanced to outflank the Boers' lager on the north bank of the river. Advance Was Deadly. Gen. Kelly-Kenny, having seized two drifts, found the Boers strongly inclosed and ordered an attack with the Highland brigade on the left and Gen. Knox's brigade on the center and right, while Gen. Smith-Dorrien's brigade crossed the river and advanced along the north bank. On both the north and south banks the ground is level and the advance across this was deadly and the British losses were heavy. The battle was an exact replica of the Modder river. The soldiers were under fire all day long, and all the fighting had no definite result, as the Boers' lager was well barricaded and they remained therein. The British guns shellied the lager vigorously and the Boers confessed to a loss of over 500 men. The terrific shelling was resumed Monday, when Gen. Cronje asked for an armistice. The shelling was continued Tuesday, over 50 guns pouring lead into the Boer camp. Buller in Sight of Ladysmith Buller in Sight of Ladysmith. London, Feb. 23. — The Morning Post's second edition publishes a dispatch from Ladysmith, dated February 19, which says that the bombardment continues with unusual persistence and activity from Bulwana and Blaauwbank, but is doing small damage. The garrison is in good spirits over Gen. Roberts' success and the advance of Gen. Buller which is now visible. Gen. Buller reports that his casualties Monday, February 19, were: Killed—Capt, Torburn of the Royal fusiliers. Wounded—Two officers and 14 men. Steady Advance Made. Chieveley Camp, Natal, Feb. 21. The steady progress of the relief column is uninterrupted. The Boers, Tuesday, were forced from their last position south of the Tugela resulting in the evacuation of Colenso, which was promptly reoccupied by the Dublin fusiliers and Thorneycoff's horse. A Transvaal flag was captured, as was a handkerchief inscribed with Gen. Botha's name. This is treasured as a great trophy. The Boers heavily shelled Hlangwana hill and Colenso Wednesday, February 21, and the British advanced infantry was subjected to a severe musketry fire, but they had excellent cover and the casualties were few. The Boers had the railroad running from Colenso to Bulwana. The British continue to discover large quantities of ammunition. The Boers are well supplied with food and a quantity of provisions was left behind. It is expected that further resistance will be half-hearted and that Lady-smith will be reached in a few days. Surprised at Buller London, Feb. 23. — Gen. Buller's apparent tardiness and failure to prevent the Boerra from slipping round to as- sist Gen. Crone creates no little comment. The relief of Ladysmith is now taken to be a matter of course, and as likely to be announced before the end of the week, but it is quite within the probabilities that severe fighting will occur previous to the relief, while the detachments to be sent by Gen. Buller to reinforce Lord Roberts, subsequent to the relief, are likely to meet with strenuous resistance in the passes of Drakenberg, in which fairly powerful burgher forces remain. Jonbert's Nerves Unstrung. Boer reports say that Gen. Joubert's nerves are unstrung, and that he no longer exercises the chief command. A dispatch from Sterks Spruit, dated Wednesday, February 29. Wednesday, February 21, says: "The prominent rebels in this district intend to surrender, and the Stormberg rebels will shortly lay down their arms." No Foreign Interference. London, Feb. 23.—In the house of lords Thursday, replying to a question on the subject, the premier, Lord Salisbury, declared that the government had no engagement whatever with any power in respect to the course to be taken in the ultimate settlement with the Beer republics. No power, he added, had asked or suggested the entering into of any such arrangement. Lord Salisbury also said he knew nothing of Gen. Cronje's proposed armistice. Hurry Order for Artillery. London, Feb. 23. — Artillery officers received hurry orders Thursday to proceed to South Africa with 51-pound Maxim-Nordelfeld tugs. Case Postponed. Cape Town, Feb. 21. — The supreme court has adjourned the case of the seized steamship Mashona to March 2, in order to give the owners a chance to show the yessel had no intention of trading with the Roers. GENERALLY OBSERVED Celebration of the Birthday of George Washington Throughout Country —Public Schools Hold Exercises. Washington, Feb. 23.—In accordance with custom all of the executive departments of the government were closed Thursday, in honor of the birth of Washington, and business generally was suspended in the afternoon. Both houses of congress, however, were in session, and, as is always the case on holidays, the galleries were filled. In the house the debate on the Porto Rican tariff bill was continued, and in the senate Washington's farewell address was read by Senator Foraker with marked effect. Philadelphia, Feb. 23.—The exercises attending the dedication of the new law school of the University of Pennsylvania were continued Thursday at the Academy of Music in conjunction with the regular Washington's birthday ceremonies of the university. The principa, guest of honor and orator of the day was Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, who was on the programme to deliver an address on the "Proper Relations of the United States to the Orient." Chicago, Feb. 23.—Patriotism of the type that inspired the American revolution and the declaration of independence was the subject of essays and speeches in the public schools of the city, in honor of the birth of Washington. Under the auspices of the Union League club the children of each school district, with their parents and friends, were gathered in a number of centrally located schools and were told the lessons of the struggle for independence and the meaning and need of the same sentiment today that inspired the men of that time. Attendance at the exercises was voluntary and the chosen schools were filled. Wheeling, W. Va., Feb. 23.—Wheeling's ovation to Admiral Dewey was all right so far as enthusiasm was concerned, but rain prevented the parade, and the speaking and other exercises took place in one of the large balls. Fully 20,000 strangers are in the city. At night Admiral Dewey was banqueted by the Sons of the Revolution. Paris, Feb. 23.—At Thursday evening's dinner given by the American University club in Paris in honor of Washington's birthday a cable was read from Ferdinand W. Peek, United States commissioner for the Paris exposition of 1900, sent just before he sailed from New York, as follows: "I shall be coming across the ocean on the great day you celebrate. I send greetings to our esteemed ambassador in Paris." President Schurman, of the Philippine commission, eavesdropped. "I will send cordial greetings and pledge deeper loyalty to the expanding republic." Heavy Loss to Town. Bradford, Pa., Feb. 23.—The business portion of Glen Hazel, for the second time in recent years, was almost totally destroyed by fire at an early hour in the morning. A heavy rain prevented the destruction of the village. Loss over $20,000. Renominate Overstreet for Congress. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23.—Jesse Overstreet, author of the house financial bill, was renominated for congress from the Seventh Indiana district by the republican district convention. Strong sound-money resolutions were adopted. Methane Feedstuff Released Washington, Feb. 23.—United States Consul General Stowe, at Cape Town, under date of Thursday, cables the state department as follows: "Mashona foodstuffs released. Government buy. Consignors send invoices. Stowe." Victory for Curtis Atchison, Kan., Feb. 23.—The right between Congressman Charles Curtis and Congressman-at-Large W. J. Bailley for supremacy in the First Kansas district resulted in a victory for Curtis. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PRICE FIVE CENTS. KANSAS CITY WINS EASILY Secures the Democratic National Convention by an Overwhelming Vote of 40. MILWAUKEE ONLY RECEIVED NINE VOTES Selection In Made by the National Committee in Executive Session After Listening to the Speeches Made in Favor of the Two Contenting Cities. Washington, Feb. 23. — The committee reassembled at three o'clock, and went into executive session. Ex-Gov. Stone, of Missouri, gave the committee some private information as to the amount of money Kansas City would furnish and E. C. Wall, national committeeman from Wisconsin, made a similar statement of Milwaukee's financial offer. The vote resulted: Kansas City, 40; Milwaukee, 9. Washington, Feb. 23.—The democratic national committee met in the parlor of the Hotel Raleigh at noon Thursday to fix the time and place for holding the national democratic convention. The committee was called to order by Senator Jones, chairman of the committee. Every state and territory was represented, either by the national committeeman or by proxy. It was decided to allow each city which was a candidate for the honor of entertaining the convention 30 minutes in which to present its claims. It was also decided that the speeches in favor of the two rival cities, Kansas City and Milwaukee, should be made in rotation. James A. Reed, prosecuting attorney of Kansas City, made the opening speech, presenting the claims of the metropolis of the southwest. When the name of New York was called Chairman Jones announced that Representative Levy, of that state, had announced that he desired to present New York's name, but as Mr. Levy was not present, New York was passed. National Committeeman Campbell, of New York, said he had no knowledge that New York desired her name presented. Mayor Rose of Milwaukee presented the claims of the Budger city. Representative Cowherd, of Missouri, reenforced Mr. Reed's argument in favor of Kansas City. This city came not with promises of the future, but with her record of the past. Ex-Gov. Peck, of Wisconsin, was the second speaker in behalf of Milwaukee. In 1892, he said, he made a funny speech before the national committee and Milwaukee the convention by one vote. He proposed to take warning from that experience. He devoted his time to impressing upon the committee the necessity of propitating the German-Americans who were now friendly disposed toward the democracy. David Overmyer, of Kansas City, made the closing speech for Kansas City. He aroused much enthusiasm by saying that the platform and the man were already selected by the democracy of the country. Representative Lentz, of Ohio, closed for Milwaukee, arguing that upon the German vote the fate of the next election would hinge. Milwaukee was the center of German art and literature. The influence of the convention forced out through German channels from Milwaukee could not be overestimated. The Germans were in earnest, he declared; they wanted an opportunity to punish the McKinley administration. If the committee failed to win the election next fall, it would be because they lost the opportunity to get the German vote. The committee at 2:10 took a recess for one hour. It then assembled in executive session to consider the time and place of holding the national convention. ANTI-IMPERIALISTS The Eastern Conference Begun at Philadelphia—Will Hold Two Philadelphia, Feb. 23.—An "eastern conference" of anti-imperialists began here Thursday and will remain in session two days. The conference is said by its promoters to be another step in the movement to bring the war in the Philippines to an end. The leaders say that a show of hands in Philadelphia a few months in advance of the republican national convention will have some weight in inducing the delegates to recognize their claims. They have contended that the conference in Chicago last October resulted in a great boom to their movement in the west. The principal speaker of the occasion will be Hon. Carl Schurz. Rout Chinese Forces. Rangoon, British Burmah, Feb. 23.—A British official attached to the boundary commission, named Hertz, while touring the Burmah-Chinese frontier, with an escort, has engaged and routed two considerable forces of hostile Chinese from Hien Kawg Pa, killing the leader of the Chinamen and 70 Chinese. Withdraw from British Order New York, Feb. 23.—At the last meeting of Court Unique, Ancient Order of Foresters, Brooklyn, the court withdrew from the British order and joined the Foresters of America. The Boer flag was unfurled and greeted with much applause. Kentuckian Dead. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 23. — News has been received of the death in New York of Hon. George M. Davie, one of the most prominent lawyers of the state. THE AFRO-AMERICAN ADVANCE. Office, 603 Northwestern Bldg. Tel. 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Contributions and items of news concerning the progress of the colored race are requested from our readers. We reserve the right to reject any com- munication unsuitable for publication. Subscribers ordering addresses of their paper changed are requested to give their former as well as their present address. Address all communications and make all remittances to THE AFRO-AMERICAN ADVANCE. 603 Northwestern Building, Minneapolis, Minn. JAMES L. CURTIS, Esq., EDITOR. MRS. G. DUCKETT, Associate Editor. EDITORIAL. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. There is one feature in the make-up of the negro which if not abolished, will ultimately ruin his chances to become a man among men. This particular feature stifles the growth of individual progress, as well as forming an impediment to the development of those who desire to contribute their energy to advanced pursuits. "Mind your own business"—the negro as a whole, or in many cases as individual, has never learned the meaning of. The progressive negro has on one side to conceive and on the other to envision and on the other the envious, jealous and talkative negro. The deplorable traits of the latter seem to arouse unspeakable disgust on the part of the progressive negro, because of the consciousness of the fact that this jealous and talkative negro is both a detriment to himself and the one who attempts to rise to the standard of manhood. What can we do with the negro of this stamp? It is a hard problem! He must be bound, coaxed, frightened, led nor conquered, led his own business and let other people's alone, especially his own. We will suggest patience to forbear his envious and jealous onslaught on those who labor to build upward. While the progressive class of negroes are fighting for recognition of manhood, the other class—our subject, is "squabbling" without any apparent cause, with all the power of hades to keep his own black brother down. We can only ascribe illiteracy as the cause of these negroes, but we can heal this sad mistake. If every negro man would mind his own business the white man's prejudices would not be half so hard to endure. We speak only to those who are guilty, and they know who they are. If the cap fits, wear it, and try and do better—let other people's business alone. SOCIAL EQUALITY We have among us a few white people who desire the negro to enjoy social equality and deed a surprise! A prominent white gentleman remarked a few days ago: "I want to do something for the colored people. I am very anxious. I would like to have some of the best colored families intermingle with my friends from a social standpoint, dine together, etc., and cultivate friendship. I would not object to me educating a daughter. Of course I know that such acts would arouse a storm of criticism, but somebody must strike the first blow, and that, too, among the highly moral and intellectual classes of my race." The gentleman spoke well. When a white man of prominence consents to the marriage of his daughter to a negro who stands equal to her in factually and morally, we feel satisfied most deserved being after all. We have always said that the Caucasian race must make the first step toward social equality. The negro stands ready to receive them at any time upon equal representation of all the elements of social equality. We know that two different races cannot live in the same country always, without social equality being the ultimate result. Impossible! He reaches that men must find their equals among those who have cultivated in equal measures to themselves, and the very fact of ignoring the principles of what social contact brings about, destroys the true construction that should be placed upon society. HUMAN PROGRESS—(Continued). In the drama of life we discover through psychological research an endless chain of undercurrent thought—a new world with a language yet undeveloped. Such discovery is the beginning of the royal progress of those who search for wisdom. What kind of wisdom? Why. The product of this undeveloped language which communes only with those who are equally developed, who understand the depths of action in its inception. Nothing can become monotonous to the spiritual aggressor. When this incident in life called death ends, the first series of our books will be the story of a cartly mantle (the body). The beginning year of our progress will have determined the distance we have traveled in the path of progress. With the absence of the body spiritual development will be the sole occupation. When we POINT TO POINT HURDLING. A Popular English Sport That Offers Opportunity for Daring Riding. A point to point steeplechase is for members of the hunt only. They are started in the center of a field, and a place some eight or ten miles distant is named, generally some church with a steeple—hence the origin of the word steeplechase—to which the riders make their best way. To know the country is of great advantage, as after getting over the first fence the field spreads out in all directions, each member having his own idea of the quickest way of arriving at his destination. There are prizes of silver plate for the first three horses in. Every year members of the house of lords have a point to point, for which the fashionables turn out in great numbers. This winter, however, will be devoid of all these pastimes; in fact, it is awful to think of the hundreds that will never again be seen in scarlet. "Will the Hurlingham club open this season?" is a question often asked, and "Will there be any polo?" One thing is certain, there will be no hunt balls. The warlike energy of the nation is stripping the country quarters of many pleasurable associations. The usual shooting parties have been but few, and as before stated the hunt fixtures have been poorly attended, the best men, in many cases, including the master of the hounds, being engaged in recruiting for the Imperial yeomanry. It Has Tuken Possession of Many Britishers Sailing for South Africa. "Yes," said a London tattooist famous in the West end, reports an English exchange, "the war has given an extraordinary impetus to our art. All the leading artists in our line are engaged night and day tattooing mottoes, arms, love tokens, and still stranger devices, on the arms, chests and legs of departing officers and privates. A girl's portrait in the middle of a spider's web is a favorite decoration. One titled guardman had two different portraits done, one on each arm; another a shrapnel shell; another a complete representation of the Guards' colors and motto. Several officers get their flaowers to write their names, or some little motto, and the tattooists reproduce the writing in facsimile. "Nor can one smile at the tattooist as sentimental. Several officers and men who met death at Elandslangtie were recognized by mottoes and devices tattooed on their chests and arms when their faces were so shattered that identification would otherwise have been impossible." Pelieve Hogs Are Possessed by Devils. All about Ottawa, in the farming community of the province of Ontario, Canada, a peculiar sect called Zionists is still flourishing, in spite of the efforts of the authorities to break it up. The cardinal doctrine of their creed is that hogs are possessed by devils and should therefore be killed. It has been found necessary therefore to restrain otherwise reasonable farmers from destroying what in many cases was a chief means of their support. The Zionist farmers, in some instances, have joined together, driven all their hogs into one place, and there killed them, in no instance allowing any of the meat to be used as food. Dr. E. A. Cook, describing the effects of the long antarctic night on the human body and mind, says that on the exploring ship Beiglac, as the cold night lengthened, all became pale "with a kind of greenish hue." The heart grew feeble in its action. The men were incapable of concentrated thought. One sailor was driven to the verge of insanity, but when the returning sun began to reappear above the horizon he recovered. PATRONIZE... WM. JENKINS, ROOMS FOR RENT FIRST CLASS. We Guarantee Superb Service. Prices moderate. Tel. 2737-L-3 Main. No. 9 Second St. No. Minneapolis. J. GARNER. W. H. WELLER. FINE WINES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Chicago. MRS. J. B. WATSON, Fashionable Dressmaker. Cutting, Fitting and Making Over a Specialty. New York and Paris Fash- ons Always on Hand. 18:36e 403-6 Reeve Bldg. 408 Nolevlet Ave. Telephone 2734-J-5. Office Hours: 9:30 to 12:30; 2:00 to 4:00 s. m.; 9:30 to 7:00 p. m. Sundays: 9:30 s. m. Residence: 2839 Portland Ave. Telephone 137-L-South. The gentlemanly and obliging Porter at R. De Leo's Barber Shop, 200 Washington Av. South, is Always Ready to Dress Your Shoes in a thoroughly artistic manner, that is sure to win. JAMES L. CURTIS 503 Northwestern Bldg., Minneapolis. Cor. 4th St. and Hennepin Av. Telephone, Main 2400-L-1. MRS. W. F. HALL, Furnished Rooms TABLE BOARD IF DESIRED. Prices Reasonable. 946 East Seventh St. Up-Stairs. St. Paul, Minn. shall have reached the requisite point which fits us for the Maker's association, then the mission of man will be performed and the predestined progress of the spiritual technique will reap his reward. Rev. J. J. Faude, the eloquent rector of Gethsemane church, is one of the colored man's best friends. Dr. Faude established a flourishing Episcopal mission among some of our leading colored people which has proved to be the most successful church organization (in so short period) ever formed for this city. He lent credit for his labor performed. The eloquent and scholarly sermons preached by him every Sunday evening at the mission demonstrate his sincerity as a noble worker among our people. Why should one person stand in fear of another. Speak the truth and you can always find a friend in the truest sense. If you have not courage to speak the truth rather remain silent. A man who deals in human facts might lose popularity among the masses, but his words will remain as living "bread cast upon the waters." The little hotelkeeper who refused Prof. B. T. Washington accommodations last week in an Indiana hotel, seems to have been sparing for notoriety, but he failed to reach the mark. He is forgotten. People know exactly how much attention to pay to a fool. We note that Col. W. A. Pledger, of Georgia, was elected as a delegate to the Philadelphia National Republican convention. With such men as the Colonel to represent the South, we feel safe to say that all will be well. Colored authors of St. Paul and Minneapolis are requested to send a volume of their work to Rev. W. S. Brogks, this city, for the purpose of sending them to the Paris exposition. Dr. R. S. Brown, of Minneapolis, our brilliant colored physician, has built up a practice equal to the leading physicians of this city. We have a right to be proud of the doctor. Messrs. Mann & Koger, of The Advance cave, believes in improvements. They have placed electric lights and a new cash register in their place of business. We note through our exchanges that Messrs. Harry Sheppard and Andrew Hilagear, of St. Paul, visited Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee last week. We would like to see T. Thomas Fortune vice president of the United States. America says she believes in fair play. The "big" colored men of the Twin Cities ought to organize a club to entertain illustrious strangers. Every man who earns a living salary ought to get married. Never mind the pending squabbles. SAYS IT CAN'T BE DONE Henry Savage Landor's Criticism of an Author's Account of His Trip Across Central Asia. "Through Unexplored Asia," a book of travel recently published, and its author, William Jameson Reid, are coming in for criticism on all sides. Henry Savage Landor, the Asian explorer, said: "In the first place, he claims to have crossed central Asia in two months on bicycles, starting from Constantinople. No one can ride a bicycle over mountains 20,000 feet high. There are no roads. To do it with horses would take a long time, because in central Asia relays of horses cannot be had. No speed could be made except for short distances, and the whole 6,000-mile trip could not, in my judgment, be made under 15 or 20 months if a man really stuck to the central Asia route. "Crossing Siberia is a different matter. By taking the railroad as far as it extends and having relays of drokes for the rest of the way, a man could, if he was on government business or had powerful friends, cross northern Asia in less than three months. "I encounter every day now a man who has a friend who once reached the sacred room of Lassa. As a matter of fact, only three Europeans ever reached there, the last one in the '40s. But from the accounts I receive one would judge Lassa to be a popular summer resort." HOW IT IS DONE Prof. Otis J. Mason Describes the Making of Baskets by an Obanite Indian Woman. Prof. Otis T. Mason, who is preparing to open up the collection of basketry in the National museum, in speaking of the shaping of baskets, said: "I had the opportunity of watching an Obanilew woman making baskets last summer. She worked with ashlips of different widths and sweet scented grasses. The grasses were made into strands of several thicknesses and braided. She preferred the ash splints that were wrought in a Yankee device to those laboriously hammered out by hand. "What struck me most was the uniformity in dimensions of a great number of her productions, but this wonder ceased when I saw her hand and fingers were never idle. I was much interested in her constant use of the knee and lap for hollowing up the bottoms and giving rotundity to other forms. You know we are accustomed to the help of gourds and other natural objects to explain the shapes of ancient textiles and pottery. "This woman employed only her own form, and it was charming to see how the foot, leg, hand, arm and breast each played their part in shaping these wares with her nimble fingers." Please Reserve Judgment. A Chicago woman wants a doctor to pay her $150,000 for alleged malpractice in treating her for a mosquito bite. Still, it must not be beatily concluded, says the Chicago Times-Herald, that the people of this town are generally given to making a fuss over little things. Good Karma of Paris Paris is in great luck, says the San Francisco Call, to have such a year of widespread prosperity for her exposition, as it is probable more people will be able to make an extensive holiday trip this summer than ever before. In the history of the world. THE TATTOOING CRAZE Effects of Antarctic Night Chicago Parlors, 628 Fourteenth Av. South. DR. R. S. BROWN. MR. L. A. JOHNSON LAWYER THE ADVANCE CAFE 214 WASHINGTON AV. SOUTH. Restaurant and Lunch Counter MANN & KOGER, Proprietors. SOCIETY DIRECTORY Officers and Standing Committees of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Minnesota and jurisdiction: Grand Master-John L. Neal, Minneapolis. Grand Junior Warden-J. C. Garner, St. Paul. Grand Treasurer-Daniel Rey. St. Paul. Grand Secretary-William R. Morris. Minneapolis. Grand Lecturer-G. W. Duy (7). Minneapolis. Deputy Grand Secretary-D. D. Howard (4). St. Paul. Grand Plain-isaac Crawford (6). Minneapolis. Grand Senior Deacon-John Martin (1). St. Paul. Grand Junior Deacon-R. D. Leo (7). Minneapolis. Grand Senior Steward-J. H. Dillingham (3). St. Paul. Grand Steward-Wm. Stevens (3). St. Paul. Grand Tyler-T. Bush (3). St. Paul. Grand Marshall-C. H. McDonald (4). St. Paul. Grand Pursuvalant-G. W. Duckett (4). St. Paul. Grand Sword-Bearer-J. Adams (1). St. Paul. Grand Standard-Bearer-G. J. Charlesworth (3). St. Paul. Grand Register-J. G. Sterrett (6). Minneapolis. District Deputy Grand Master-First District-James Woodford (1). St. Paul. District Deputy Grand Master-Second District-E. H. Hamilton (6). Minneapolis. District Deputy Grand Master-Third District-J. K. Polk (4). MINNEAPOLIS. G. U. O. O. O. F. St. Anthony Lodge, No. 2877. Meets the first and third Wednesday in nurses' ness, 1st avenue N. and Washington, JAMES A. SCOTT, F. S. P. F. Box 23 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Nat. Turner Lodge, No. 2, K. of P. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Brothers in good stand and Eighth avenue south. Temple, Fourth and Eighth avenue south. E. PARKER, C. C. RALPH WATSON, E. PARKER, C. C. Pride of Minnesota Lodge, No. 1, K. of P. Meets the first and third Thursdays in each month. A friend in good stand and welcome. At Plummer Post Hall. First avenue north and Washington. JAMES K. HILLARD, C. C. W. C. JEFFREY, K. R. and S. J. K. HILYARD Lodge. Meets first Tuesday in each month at Windom Block, Second avenue south and Washington. JAMES K. HILLARD, C. C. W. C. JEFFREY, K. R. and S. J. K. HILYARD Lodge. Meets first Tuesday in each month at Windom Block, Second avenue south and Washington. Masons in good stand welcome. ANCHOR Lodge, No. 7, A. F. and A. M. Meets first Tuesday in each month at Windom Block, Second avenue south and Washington. Masons in good stand welcome. SCOTT, W. M. A. B. LEE, 270 Aldrich avenue South. ODD FELLOWS. **Lodge Halls** Meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at Odd Fellows Hall, 325 Wabasha street. R. HICKMANN, P. S., 422 St. Anthony. F. D. PARKER, N. G., 365 Edmund St. Household of Ruth, No. 553, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets first and third Monday in each month for business second Monday for business, at Odd Fellows Hall, 325 Wabasha. MRS, SARAH C, KIRTLEY, M.N.G. DAJACKSON W, R. W, 74-K mit place. MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF MINNESOTA, A. F. and A. M. J. L. NEAL, Grand MASTER. WM. R. MORRIS, Grand Secretary. 117 Guaranty Loan Bldg., Minneapolis. ST. PETER CLAYER'S SODALITY. Meets the trust and third mondays of each month. Sec. J. Davies, Treas. DANIEL ROY, H. P. W. T. GASSAWAY, Sec.. State Capitol. CHURCH DIRECTORY. MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. W. S. Brooks, Pastor. Cor. 22d st., 9th ave. South Sunday services: Preaching, 11:30 a. m.; Sunday School, 3:00 p. m.; evening services, 8:00 p. m. General prayer meeting, Thursday evening, 5:00 p. m. Wayman Home Circle, Tuesday evening at different residences. Parsonage, 220th Ninth avenue South. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH. Between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. Sunday services: Preaching, 11:00 a. m.; Sunday School, 12:30 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 7:30 p. m.; evening services, 5:00 p. m.; Wednesday evening general prayer meeting, 5:00 p. m. Parsonage, 1120 Eighth street South. ST. THOMAS' MISSION. Rev. John J. Faude, in Charge. 615 Sixth avenue South. Sunday service: 4:00 p. m.; Sunday School, 3:00 p. m. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. J. W. King, Pastor. Between First avenue and Second street Southeast, near Exposition Bldg. Sunday services: Preaching at 11:00 a. m.; Sunday School, 3:00 p. m.; evening services, 8:00 p. m. General prayer meeting Thursday evening. Weekly meetings of the Debating Club. **ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH.** R. H. RUSSELL, pastor. Cor. Fuller school. Sunday services: 11:20 a.m. ; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 11:20 a.m. ; 7:30 p.m. **ST. PETER CLAYERS'.** Father Printon. Cor. Farrington school. Sunday services: 11:20 a.m. ; High mass: 10.20 a.m. ; Evening service at o'clock. **PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.** Rev. D. S. Orene, pastor. Sunday services: Freesong at 11:20 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. ; Sunday School at 12:20 p.m. ; Wednesday, evening general meeting. **PHILIPTS EPISCOPAL MISSION** 483 Rice street, bet. Aurora and Univer- Sunday services: Morning prayer. Lit- --- ST. PAUL. ST. PAUL. any and Sermon. 11:0 a. m.; Sunday School and Children's Vespers 3:00 p. m.; Eveemong and Sermon 3:00 p. m.; Sunging Prayer and Lecture, 8:00 p. m.; Friday; Choir Rehearsal and Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 8:00 p. m. All are cordially invited. Seats free. NOTICE.—Changes and corrections will be made upon notifying the office. If we do not know of any of the society in the above directory it is because we do not know of it or have not seen its officers. Send name of any of officers to the office name of officers and it will be inserted. 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The path is long, the journey hath been The jagged rocks have wounded over and over. His willing feet, and yet with high behest, He toiled along-none heard him sigh for rest. A noble heart, long tried yet brave and true. To help his fellowmen e'en well he knew: Where others trod, his hand sharp thorns removed. Wrong paths he shunned and virtue's ways approved. So year by year the seasons went and came, The veteran's form was bent, and he—for So sensitive and proud, became the jest of food; well that he found his final rest. And is this life the end of all we are or hope for here? Is toil and pain and care Our only boon, and the journey planned That each may struggle on until he stand No longer, and is left alone as food For jackal and his hungry, howling brood Upon he's a desert wild?-Faith answers She says: God giveh His beloved rest. A gentle breeze comes sighing 'er the pain, Kisses the aged cheek and soothes all pain. A songbird from some cool oasis near Sings vibrant notes of faith and hope and cheer; And as the day departs and night comes on The poor tired soul goes forth with setting Glad to reach home—'tis Araby the bleast! God gives the aged peace, at last, and rest. -Oscar B. Smith, in N. Y. Observer. Adventure with a Wildcat By James Otis. THIRTY-FIVE years ago, when the northern part of the state of Maine northern portion of the state of Maine was even more sparsely settled than it is now, and when game of all descriptions was plenty, the boys were in the custom of having a "shooting match" at least once each year. All the young fellows living within a raidus of five miles would meet, choose two captains by ballot, and these officers would alternately name a fellow as his "man," after the method adopted at spelling matches, until the entire number had been assigned to one side or the other. In that section of the country where the writer lived, the parties or sides usually numbered about 50, making 100 in all, who for five days were at liberty to hunt in any portion of the state, subject only to such rules as were laid down by the respective captains. It was necessary that every member should present himself at the rendezvous at three o'clock on Monday morning, give his solemn word that he had no game either in cages, traps or snakes, and then the fun would commence, to be ended not later than nine o'clock on the following Saturday forenoon, when all were obliged to turn over their game to the counters. Each animal or bird scored a certain number of points—as, for instance, a moose, bear, deer or wildcat counted for the hunter 500, a wolf, 300, a fox, 200, and so on down, even to a striped squirrel. It was only necessary to bring in the ears of animals or the wings of birds, and the total amount captured by each side would be compared, those having the smallest number of points being obliged to provide the dimers and a ride for the entire company. Great secrecy was maintained by all as to their destination when the start was made, the boys usually hunting in couples, and, of course, doing their best to visit all the most likely places for game before their opponents could arrive there. The writer and his chum usually drove 50 miles to Moosehead lake, the time occupied in going and returning being looked upon as well spent, since the larger animals could be found in that vicinity more abundantly than elsewhere. Quite naturally each fellow was eager to get a moose, bear or deer, and in striving after this large game, the match was often lost, those winning who industriously bagged everything, regardless of individual scores, but trusting that the total amount would be the largest, although not presenting quite such a brilliant array of game. For three consecutive years Dan Jordan and myself had been chosen on the same side, and our camp was always located at Squaw bay, on Moosehead lake, where we had never failed to make a good bag of big game. On this particular year the match was begun late in October, and as we started out on our long drive before daylight, we suffered quite as much from the cold as if it had been mid-winter. The roads were frozen hard, and although we had a fairly good horse, we were ten miles from our halting-place when we were forced to camp for the night. We had been driving during the last two or three hours of the day over the merest apology for a road, it having been made by the lumbermen for use only in the winter season, and the last habitation we had seen was ten or 12 miles away. We were disappointed in not having reached the end of our journey, for time was very precious to us, but it was of no use to grumble, and we set about making ourselves as comfortable as possible for the night, by building a roaring fire. The horse was tethered close by, and our only shelter was the wagon, under which we lay on our blankets, with our feet near the glowing goals. The long ride had tired us, and it was not many moments after we had eaten our supper of toasted bacon, bread and coffee before we were sleeping soundly, despite the many uncomfortable inequalities in our mattress of earth. We made no pretense of keeping watch, for neither believed that we should be disturbed by any dangerous animals, and this carelessness was bitterly repented. It seemed as if I had hardly fallen asleep, when I was aroused into startled consciousness by a piercing scream, followed immediately by the plunging and kicking of the horse. "There's a wildcat around here," Dan said, in a matter of fact tone, as he crawled from under the wagon, "and if we're not careful, our nag will bid us good-by. I'll make sure that he hasn't slipped his halter, while you start the fire again." "Don't leave here until you can see what you are about?" I replied, as I raked the coals together. "Wildcats are not the most pleasant neighbors, and—" The frantic plunging and neighing of the horse interrupted me, and, regardless of the well-meant caution, Dan went toward the animal to quiet him. The materials for building the fire were damp with frost, and it was some time before I could coax out even the smallest flame. While I was working, I could hear Dan talking to the horse, and before I finished, I judged by the sounds that he had started toward me. Looking up, I could just distinguish the shadowy outlines of his form, and, at the same instant, I saw a black mass drop from the trees directly upon him. A sharp cry of pain, a low, fierce growling, followed immediately by the noise of a tellle, told me what had occurred. The wildcat had, after the manner of his kind, dropped or leaped upon Dan the moment he moved away from the horse. "Help—quick! He's killing me!" shouted Dan. And I sprang to his assistance as soon as I could secure my gun. It was almost impossible to distinguish the combatants as they rolled over and over on the ground in the darkness; and even had it been daylight, I could hardly have shot at the cat without injuring Dan. I could see that the animal had struck my chum between the shoulders, and was tearing at his neck at the same time that he used with cruel effect his hind claws. "Can't you shoot him?" Dan asked, in a choked voice. "I'd rather be killed by your bullet than in this manner." There was no time for hesitation. I knew it was necessary to run some risk of wounding Dan if I would do anything to save him, and I acted at once. Throwing away my gun as useless, I flung myself upon the combatants, and it so chanced that just at that instant Dan was on top. "Lie firm, old fellow, I cried, as I forced him down by the chest with all my strength, and made half a dozen lunges with my knife over his shoulder, striking the cat every time, as I could tell by the vicious snarling. Of course, the animal used teeth and claws desperately, and Dan could not bear the pain many seconds. "Let me up!" he cried. And I caught blindly at the cat as he partially rolled over, succeeding in getting hold of the animal's neck with my left hand. In this position, Dan on his knees, struggling to free himself from the long, sharp claws, I thrust my knife completely through the wildcat's body twice without striking a vital part, and then it was that the animal released Dan to devote all his attention to me. Before I could shield my face, the cat made a vicious lunge with all four claws, laying open both my cheeks to the bone, and I plying my knife until I could not believe there was an inch of the creature's body that my weapon had not penetrated. It was when I was beginning to fancy I would be obliged to give up the fight, so weak was I growing from loss of blood, that I heard a deafening report, saw a long line of flame directly before my eyes, and instantly felt that the animal's struggles were ceasing. I dimly understood that Dan had shot the cat, and after that consciousness left me. When I realized anything more, the fire was burning brightly, and Dan was tearing his shirt and mine into strips to be used as bandages, the blood from his wounds saturating the cloth even as he held it in his hands. Until daylight we worked as best we could, caring for each other, and then came a time when we both lay in a half conscious state. But as the wore on, our scattered senses returned until we could estimate the damage done, although we were so weak that it was only after the most severe exertions that we could rise to our feet. Dan had been badly bitten and clawed about the back of the neck, while my injuries were all about the face, and I felt that I had great cause for thankfulness because my eyes had not been touched. We were as forlorn and ensangined a pair as could have been found in that section of the country, and not many yards away lay the remains of a monster cat, with the upper part of its head literally torn off. Strange as it may seem, we never once thought of our horse until we were strong enough to start for the nearest settlement, and then it was Dan who made the alarming discovery that the animal was no longer in the vicinity. He had probably broken his halter while we were fighting with the wildcat, and we had so much with which to occupy our attention just then that we had not heard him when he ran away. Our plight was indeed serious. It hardly seemed, possible that we could walk five minutes, and yet it was necessary that we should trample ten miles. "We mustn't sit here mooning over it," Dan said, with a very feeble attempt to look cheerful. "Our wounds must be dressed, and we've got to walk back, so let's make the start." We took from our traps a small quantity of provisions, one gun and two blankets—which made a pretty heavy load for two young fellows in our weak condition—and set out. That afternoon we managed to walk about five miles, and then made camp in a shallow cave or cavity in the bank by the side of the road. It was not until noon of the next day that we arrived at the first swelling, where the good woman and her husband rebanded our wounds. After remaining there two days, during which time the farmer found our horse a dozen miles away across the country in a small settlement, we started for home again, arriving in time to meet the other fellows who had taken part in the match. Our side had won, even without our assistance, but we did not attend the dinner or join in the ride; we were busy with private matters, such as lint, liniment and lotions. Since then we have taken part in several shooting matches, but we have never again made camp at night without keeping careful watch, even when we felt quite certain that there were no dangerous animals near—Golden Days. Fools Not All Dead Yet. In spite of the prevalence of newspapers and coroners' inquests, says the New York World, people are still turning on the gas and trying to blow out electric lights. OH, THE POOR GIRLS! New England Daughters Who Have Had Unpronounceable Names Saddled Upon Them. Yankee ingenuity is proverbial, and is a trait of which New Englanders may fairly be proud. Nevertheless, there is one field of invention in which they do not shine—the invention of proper names, says Youth's Companion. This was often practiced in New England in old times. It has now become a distressingly popular habit in the west. Of course, it is easy to understand how a proud parent may think no name in all history, tradition or romance quite good enough for her own particular baby; but that baby, when she grows up—it is almost invariably a she—will seldom thank her parents for their effort to distinguish her with something novel and original. Yet greatly dating parents, quite recently the records show, have afflicted innocent infants with the names of Venustine and Oriette; Rovilla, Syren J. C. W. BECKHAM, DEMOCRAT This gentleman, who has been called Goebel, is a young man of action, of unofficial affairs. He has ability as a public speaker. He comes of one of the oldest of Kentuckians nominated for the general assembly the sent him to the statehouse with evidence of Kentucky house, and last year was the eerner. His friends predict a glorious future. J. C. W. BECKHAM, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY. Nielson This gentleman, who has been called the "political heir" of the late William Goebel, is a young man of action, of untiring energy and of shrewdness in political affairs. He has ability as a public speaker and can draw and hold large crowds. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and nominated for the general assembly the day he became of age, and Nelson county sent him to the statehouse with evident pride. In 1888 he was elected speaker of the House of Representatives, and he was candidate for lieutenant governor. His friends predict a glorious future for him. This gentleman, who has been called the "political heir" of the late William Goebel, is a young man of action, of uniting energy and of shrewdness in political affairs. He has ability as a public speaker and can draw and hold large crowds. He causes one of the leaders of the Kentucky families. Hore August 1888 he was nominated for the general assembly the day after the election and Nelson sent him to the statehouse with evident pride. In 1888 he was elected speaker of the Kentucky house, and last year was the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. His friends predict a glorious future for him. ola and Zulen, Zinda, Lucille and Hyanthe driver, whereupon a messenger boy, Doriciana and Avelaura, who had witnessed, the remarkably The poor babies! And they will not even have the satisfaction of commemorating great events, which may some day practically reconcile to their fate these young ladies, the Misses Deweyet-Olympia Jones, Philippina-Victoriaia Dewey Brown and Deweyline Manila Robinson! Indeed, the first two of this trio being of the colored race, whose taste in names is usually a little florid, may perhaps wear their honors as proudly as they were bestowed; but it would not be a rash prophet who should venture to predict that little Deweyline Manila, by the time she has been plagued through the primary school, and called after in the grammar school, and laughed at through the high school, will, once she is fairly entered upon her teens, fall back on her initials, and face a cold, hard world as plain Miss D. M. Robinson. Indians Take to Mineral Water. Mineral waters have come to take a very prominent place in national beverages, especially in the case of those who are suffering more or less from physical derangements. In this coun- FORT CHARTRES, BUILT IN 1756. Fort Chartres, situated in the northw relie of the early settlement of the Missi ter from the crown of France, in 1718. T it was rebuilt and the time limestone was crouched upon its early site, and the se bar formed in the river opposite the fort known as Fort Chartres island. The pict from the St. Louis Republic. 2 Fort Chartres, situated in the northwest corner of Randolph county, Ill., is a relic of the early settlement of the Mississippi valley. It was built under a charter from the crown of France, in 1718. The early fort was built of wood. In 1719 it was rebuilt and this time limestone was used in its construction. The river embankment provided a safe site, and a dam was built bar formed in the river opposite the fortifications, and slowly and was formed, known as Fort Chartres island. The picture of the old fort here given is reproduced from the St. Louis Republic. try the Indians practiced bathing in the heated waters and drinking them long before they taught to the whites the benefits of many springs now famous. It is within the memory of many inhabitants of this country how the red man came annually to encamp at Manitou and other healing springs in the Rockies. have to be taken up and heavier rail laid. For some reason the steel rail made now are not as durable as those made 20 years ago. One reason is that the blast furnace iron, instead of being cooked and run into pigs, is run fluid from the furnace to the mixer, thence to the converter, where it is cast into ingots. Trees Advancing in Nebraska Trees Advancing in Nebraska. Prof. C. E. Bessey announces in a letter to Science that he has obtained evidence that trees, including such species as oak, hickory, willow, cottonwood, elm and box elder, are rapidly advancing in eastern Nebraska. The area covered by them are gradually creeping up the courses of the streams and spreading out laterally. In some cases, the "tree soil" along rivers has, within 25 years, increased in width from 100 feet to half a mile, and even a mile. Probably. Bender—I havsh a ticklin' in m-my broash. Treat—Maybe it's a feather off the last cocktail—Chicago Daily News. Probably. POLITE TRUCK DRIVERS A Case Where Police Interference Was Required to Settle Question of Procedure. The truck driver is proverbially profane and when one is discovered who doesn't swear between syllables when his vehicle is jammed in a bunch of other trucks and blocked trollery cars you feel like taking off your hat to him, says the Philadelphia Record. Down at Second and Chestnut streets the other afternoon, when traffic was at its thickest and trucks and cars were lined along both thoroughfares, two truckmen had equal chances of making the crossing. One was coming down Chestnut and the other along Second street. Had they been ordinary truckmen each would have whipped up and the chances are that a collision would have resulted. But these two were not ordinary truckmen. With Chesterfieldian grace, one waved his arm to the other, inviting him to take precedence. "You first," shouted ATIC GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY. the "political heir" of the late William String energy and of shrewdness in political er and can draw and hold large crowds.ky candles. Born August 24, 1839, bevday he became of age, and Nelson county pride. In 1888 he was elected speaker of the democratic candidate for lieutenant gov'ture for him. the driver, whereupon a messenger boy who had witnessed the remarkable scene gasped and nearly swallowed his cigarette stump. "After you," was the next contribution to this remarkable dialogue. "Wouldn't that jar you?" muttered a motorman, who was standing changing his bell for all he was worth. The two truckmen continued to motion for each other to go ahead. "I insist," shouted one. "Oh no, I insist!" shouted the other. Finally a policeman interfered. "Say, one o' yons ducks gift a move on," he commanded. "This isn't no pink teal!" The truckman coming down Chestnut street consented to cross the street and traffic was gradually resumed. RAILS MADE TOO HASTILY. The Old Ones Cannot Withstand the Wear of Present-Day Tear. A high authority on railroading says that with locomotives weighing 140 tons and upward and freight cars of 100,000 pounds capacity and a steadily increasing speed, the time is fast approaching when all the old rails will west corner of Randolph county, Ill., is a Mississippi valley. It was built under a charter early fort was built of wood. In 1756 it used in its construction. The river enclosed fort was built further back. A sandifications, and slowly an island was formed, nature of the old fort here given is reproduced have to be taken up and heavier rails laid. For some reason the steel rails made now are not as durable as those made 23 years ago. One reason is that the blast furnace iron, instead of being cooked and run into pigs, is run fluid from the furnace to the mixer, thence to the converter, where it is cast into ingots. Eleven passes through the rolls turn an ingot into a bloom, and the bloom, before it has a chance to know it, is tossed into a heating furnace and turned into a rail with only nine passes through a train of rolls running at a terrific speed of 900 feet a minute. The rail is, it is said, finished too hot and too quickly by the last passes through the rolls being made with the rail at a temperature of 2,000 to 2,200 degrees, while 20 years ago it was not hotter than 1,400 to 1,600 degrees. This lower temperature allowed the steel to take a certain "set," and it was, therefore, stronger. Dublin has the unhappy preeminence of being at present the most unhealthy city in the United Kingdom. CURRENT TOPICS. An American woman's club has been organized in Porto Rico. Greece expects to come out with a treasury surplus next year. Physicians in South Framingham agreed on a schedule of rates. New Zealand's export of gold was $2,000,000 greater in 1899 than in 1898. New York city owes $330,000,000 and has taxables amounting to $3,500,000-000. Hamburg added forty new steamers to its fleet last year; it now numbers 436. The total paid for college education in this country is about $100,000,000 annually. Winter suspends the activity of certain microbes, but does not destroy their lives. President Kruger's ultimatum is the first that has ever been received by Great Britain. In the China-Japanese war all the Japanese soldiers were supplied with binocular glasses. For many years the income of John Ruskin from his literary work was $30,000 annually. Out of 1,548,654 polls in the recent election in Mexico, only 92,172 were against Diaz. The war in South Africa is said to have ruined the diamond trade for a long time to come. France makes nearly 26,000,000 pairs of gloves yearly, and of these 18,000,000 pairs are exported. The Launcet says the climate of Egypt may, without exaggeration, be described as magnificent. The president of Switzerland only gets $2,700 per year, and the law forbids him to succeed himself. Thirty years ago there were only about 25 explosive compounds known. Now there are more than 1,100. Like nearly all Natal rivers, the Tugela is not navigable, and a bar of sand stretches across its mouth. Gen. Theodore Schwan, who is distinguishing himself in the Philippines, enlisted as a private soldier in 1857. The yearly loss in value of gold coins by wear and tear while in circulation amounts to about $2,000 in evry $500,000. Max O'Rell, the French author, says that he has never seen an American woman who could be considered really ugly. Since the war of 1894 the population of Shanghai has grown from 400,000 to 700,000. The attraction lies in the many new industrial establishments. Gen. Joubert, by way of being a huomir, complains that the English countermanded an order to attack his troops without notifying him, and thereby deprived him of a whole night's sleep. The Boer is no mean fisherman. Given a pipe and a goodly supply of his favorite weed he will sit for hours angling. Very fine sport, indeed, may be had in any of the streams north of the Orange river. Of every 103 shots which strike some soldier 43 will lodge in the legs, 33 shots will lodge in the arms, 22 strike between the neck and the waist, one in the neck and 11 shots some part of the soldiers' heads. In killing game the Boers use a bullet of which the lead point is exposed so that if "mushrooms" when it strikes. On entering the bullet expands and tears an ugly hole. If it strikes side-wise the effect is horrible. The Cathedral of St. John, in course of erection on Morningside heights, in New York, will be the largest ecclesiastical edifice in the United States. It will be 520 feet long and 295 feet across at the widest point. A new method of preserving telegraph poles is to surround the portion in the ground with an earthenware pipe like the drain pipe. Into the space between the pole and the pipe is poured a mixture of sand and resin. Frederick Stearns, of Detroit, who presented the University of Michigan a year ago with one of the finest collections of musical instruments in existence, has added a collection of musical scores and compositions of the old and modern masters. Ann Ruth Seneca, an Indian princess, is studying medicine at the Medical Chirurgical hospital, in Philadelphia. She took a classic course in the Carlisle Indian school, where she developed her love for nursing the sick. Two of her brothers were on the Carlisle football team. 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Run only once a week. Temple Court Short Hand School, Houston. A. N. K.-O 1801 WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS you saw the Advertiser in this paper. --- THE STORY TELLER MY WIFE. Come sit down here beside me, little wife, That work can wait. There—this is comfort, home, home. Has duty been so pressing down below That you must leave your husband here alone! But I've been working, too. See what I've see all that manuscript upon the floor And desk and table? I was dreaming, though. Of you, sweet, when I heard you at the door. Five years of wedded life. Your little hand, How white and soft it is. I hold it here Close, least it get away. Five wedded years, And they've been full of comfort for us, dear. I used to sit and dream of married life, And try to fancy what a home would be With me, and just one person there beside Who'd call me husband and sit upon my knee. And always love me. That was years ago, Before I knew you, sweetheart, ere you did. To weave your witching wiles about my heart And lead me helpless by a captive chain. But now I dream no longer, for I know That when God planned to bless odr human lot, He made a home—just a home as Lest Eden's paradise should be forgot. You say you must go? Well, then, one more kiss. Don't stay so long away another time. There, say again you love me. Now, good- by, And may God bless this little wife of mine! —Morda Stevens, in N. W. Christian Advocate. Mr. Jobson's Latest Fad "D'YE KNOW," said Mr. Jobson, awhile before bedtime the other night, "I believe these cold water sharps have got the thing down about pat? People that believe in cold water baths the year 'round, you know." "Yes?" said Mrs. Jobson, in a non- committal tone. "Yes," said Mr. Jobson, positively; "I think they've got the right end of the situation, and, what's more, I'm go- ing to join their ranks." Met that Jin- giebells fellow in the lunch room to- day, and we got to talking about how it was that I felt so infernally sleepy every day after luncheon. He asked me if I took my bath hot, and I told him yes, Then he told me that that's what alls me. Said that hot bath make a man dopey and no-account, kind o'. Told me that he took his cold plump every morning as soon' as he got up, and that it made him feel like a fight- ing cock all the time. Cured him of dyspepsia, too, Jinglebells said, and he's a picture of health. I'm just go- ing to adopt that little scheme of his, and I bet that inside of ten days I have to be introduced to myself, I'l feel so tip-top." "When are you going to begin?" in- quired Mrs. Jobson. "To-morrow morning, as soon as I get my eyes open," said Mr. Jobson. "Aren't you going to use any hot water at all—just enough to take the chill off?" "Not a pint—not a gill," said Mr. Johnson, firmly. "What's the use of fooling in a matter of that sort? Jinglebells takes his plunges just as the water comes from the cold water splog, and that's what keeps him on edge and keyed up." "But don't you think the—er—shock of jumping into real leey, cold water be injurious? Would it not—" "No, Mrs. Jobson; it wouldn't. It would not. That's the way with you women. You believe in half measures. You're always trying to fool yourselves. Shock? Shock nothing! What's the use of people coddling themselves if they see a chance to do themselves good? I know what you've got in your mind. You think I haven't got the nerve to hop into a tubful of cold water right after getting up in the morning. Well, there's nothing in this prosaic life I lead that gives me half as much fun as fooling you up a whole lot when I get the chance, Mrs. Jobson, and here's where I've got a chance. I'm going to take a cold bath every morning for the rest of my life, rain or shine, winter and summer, and if you ever again catch me letting so much as a spoonful of hot water dribble into my bath, I'll buy you the nicest hat that can be pinned together for money." "Well, I only thought that the shock might be injurious. Mr. Jinglebells, you know, is an athlete, and he's always at the gymnasium, and he's a big man, anyhow, and I thought he might be better able to stand-" "Mrs. Jobson, if you think you're married to a little, puny, undersized, soft-muscelled man, all you've got to do is to say so, without beating about the bush. You think Jinglebells is so grand and all that, do you? Well, if I couldn't take Jinglebells and stand him on his head with one hand tied behind my back, I'd take in plain sewing for a living. If you wake up before I do to-morrow morning, you'll oblige me by turning on the cold water in the bathtub and then waking me up. Then I'll just show you how a man doesn't coddle himself when he has a sensible end in view!" Mrs. Jobson did wake up before Mr. Jobson the next morning. It was bitter weather, and the sun was trying to break through a bank of cold-looking clouds. Mrs. Jobson immediately let the cold water fill the bathtub, and it made her teeth chatter even to look at the spiget. When the tub was filled she shook Mr. Jobson. "My dear, your bath is ready," she said, as soon as he opened his eyes and looked around the room sleepily. "Bath? What bath? What kind of an hour is this to—oh, yes, bath—remember now," said Mr. Jobson, trying to squelch the expression of dismay that rose to his features. "Bath—uh-huh—all right," and in eight seconds Mr. Jobson was sound asleep again. Mrs. Jobson shook him again, and this time he had to come to. "Breakfast will be ready by the time you are dressed and have your bath," said Mrs. Jobson, coolly, but deter- Mr. Johnson surveyed her out of the slants of his eyes, but said nothing. He looked as if he felt mighty comfortable under the warm bedding. "Bath, hey?" mumbled Mr. oJobson, when Mrs. Jobson had left the room. "Well, I'spose I've got to—" He got up, looked out of the window at the cold, drear prospect, shivered visibly, put on his bathrobe, and went out of the bathroom. He looked at the water in the tub with no apparent enthusiasm, and then he put his hand in it. "Jimin!!" he exclaimed, withdrawing his hand with considerable suddenness. Then he put one of his feet in the tub. "Br-r-r-r-r—but that's frigid!" Mrs. Jobson, who wasn't far away, heard him ejaculate. Then he put the other foot in. "Well, it's heroic treatment, all right!" Mr. Jobson was heard by Mrs. Jobson to mumble to himself. Then she heard a terrific splash, that reminded her of the tank fun of a captured walrus she had once seen, followed by snorts and gurgles and chokings and gaspings, and then three minutes of stortorous breathing, with some indistinct mumbling at intervals. A couple of minutes later Mr. Jobson appeared in his bathrobe. "Jinglebells, eh?" said he to Mrs. Jobson with the look of a conquering hero. "Thought he had me topped, didn't you? Well, if there's anything else that you think Jinglebells can do that I can't do, just jot it down, will you, please, Mrs. Jobson, and I'll attend to it." "Did you enjoy your bath?" inquired Mrs. Jobson, with the straight-eat face in the world. "Enjoy it? I revealed in it! It's what I've been needing for 20 years. It's just imagination, this fear people have of jumping into a tubful of cold water in the winter time—pure imbecile imagination. Once the plunge's made, and you're all right. I love it, and if you ever catch me taking a warm bath again you'll know I'm not in my right mind." It was bitter cold the next morning, too, and when Mrs. Jobson shook Mr. Jobson awake and told him his cold bath was waiting for him he looked as if he might, under other circumstances, say some things to her. But he got up again and went out to the bathroom, where he repeated the performance of the morning before. His hurgings and AFTER THE BATH snorts were more prodigious than on the morning before, and when he emerged from the bathroom his lips were blue and his teeth chattered. "You are chilled through," said Mrs. Jobson. "We-well, wha-wha-what if I am?" chattered Mr. Jobson. "I'd-felc like—br-r-r-rough!" and Mr. Jobson rolled under the bed clothes and covered himself up to the head. It took him 15 minutes to get over shaking, and then he got up and put on his clothes. On the following morning, when Mrs. Jobson woke him up for his plunge, Mr. Jobson came to with a start, gathered himself together, regarded Mrs. Jobson with grave austerity, and said: "My bath is ready, is it, Mrs. Jobson? Well, it can stay ready. It's pretty near time for you to begin to do a little thinking with regard to some of your methods, Mrs. Jobson. You saw to what a condition that cold bath scheme of yours reduced me yesterday morning, and yet it seems to have aroused no sympathy within you. You calmly come to me then morning, wake me out of a sound, health-giving slumber, and tell me that you have another one of those deadly cold baths of yours ready. Mrs. Jobson, I revolt. I'm pretty easy to get along with, but when you try to foist fads upon me that are obviously designed with a view to getting me under the ground before the erocues begin to pop and the collection of my life insurance by the time the spring styles are on exhibition in the shop windows, you overstep the mark, Mrs. Jobson—you overstep the mark!"—Washington Star. Poverty of Farmers' Lives The poverty of the lives of these prosperous farmers was a revelation to me, even, accustomed as I was to a domestic simplicity which would surprise modern Americans of any degree. New books were a luxury none of them indulged in; beyond the Bible and two or three volumes of general information there was no reading beyond a weekly newspaper, and the diet was such as I had never been used to, even at De Ruyter. But for the vegetables of the farm, sailors at sea would fare better than these landsmen. In later years I boarded with one of the farmers in an adjoining valley, where I was engaged in painting a cascade of great beauty, and for the six weeks I lived in the family I saw only two small articles of animal food—salt mackerel for breakfast and salt pork for dinner. The narrowness of intellectual range and the bigryot—political and religious—prevailing amongst them was such as I had in no experience ever encountered, even in the "stratist sect of the Pharisees," the Seventh Day Baptist church of my youth—W. J. Stillman, Atlantic. What She Told Him The pastor of a church in Washington, on leaving his study, which is in the rear of the church, saw a little girl, a friend of his, talking to a stranger. "What was that man saying to you, Madge?" asked the minister, as he came up to the little girl. "Oh, he just wanted to know if Dr C. was the preacher of this church." "And what did you tell him?" "I told him," she said, with dignity, "that you were the present encumbrance."—Youth's Companion FUNNY FOLKS Easily Remembered. "Is it the grip that alls me, doctor?" "It's the grip. Take this powder three times a day. As soon as you go some have your wife mix you some hot whisky and lemon juice—wait a moment. I'll write it down." "That won't be necessary, doctor. I can remember the hot whisky and lemon juice."—Chicago Tribune. All Charming. Man sweeps the strings to flatter; When a girl is thin and long He taps through "willow graces" Tithe through of his song! But when a girl is buxom, Or, rather, when she's fat. He sings of "witching plumpress," an old Irish that. -Chicago Times-Herald. COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT. He—There are two periods in a man's life when he never understands women. She—Indeed! He—Yes; before marriage and after. Judy. The Smile Care. Oft when a man is feeling blue A girl's sweet smile can pull him through But then the girl, we may assume, that caused his gloom. -Chicago, Record A. Second Look. Mrs. Greene—Who is that pretty girl over there? Why, she is really bewitching. Uncle George—Why, that is the woman your husband used to rave about so. Mrs. Greene—I wonder what he could have seen in her?—Boston Transcript. Too Little by Ninety-Five "I'm going to have it cut V-shaped," announced the petted daughter, looking over the patterns for her new dress. "If you want to show what it cost, growled the father of the family, "you'd better have it cut C-shaped."—Chicago Tribune. A Mere Imitator "Yaas," he said, "I wealy am beginning to believe she is twying to make a fool of me." "Well, that's just like her," she mused. "She never tried to do anything in her life until somebody else had gone and done it."-Chicago Times-Herald. Her Dilemma She viewed the result of her baking. And remarked with tears in her eyes: "If it angel cake I've been making I wonder why it doesn't rise?" —Chicago Daily News. ONE OF THE OTHER SORT. "So your son has not gone to fight the Boers, Mrs. Todd?" "No, sir; it's a name I've heard your reverence called by, and my Joe hasn't come down to fighting parsons yet." — Ally Sloper. Grewsome. They scared me with hobgoblins When I was a little lad. They scared me with microbes, And they are pretty near as bad. —Washington Star. Tiresome Jokes. Low Comedian—These newspaper jokes about theatrical companies bursting up and the actors walking home are getting rather tiresome. Heavy Man (reflectively)—Yes, but not half so tiresome as the—the walking—N. Y. Weekly. Slip of the Tongue "What do you sell that ribbon for?" asked a young lady in a High street dry goods store. "Eight dollars a week—oh, beg pardon, 25 cents a yard, madam."—Columbus (O.) State Journal. On One Year's Profits "You are not the man who fixed our pipes last winter, are you?" "Certainly not, ma'am; you don't suppose a man has to work two years at the plumbing business, do you?"—Town Topics. "I refer to dogs, not noses," he made haste to assert, after a quick glance at her.—Chicago Post. Life. Man builds tall castles! storms sweep by And blot their towers from the sky; He digs deep cellars, bound to win, But, as he empaquish, they cave in! —Pulitzer Just as Good Mulligan—Did yez convince Casey that he were in the wrong? Mulligan—Ol dinnaw if OI convinced him, but OI med him own up to it— N. Y. Journal. Locating the Blame "You say that the clergyman is responsible for all your trouble—how is that?" "Well, he married me."—Tit-Bits. He—Yes, twice, but I was acquitted both times.—Chicago Daily News He Lost His Case. Gentlemen of the jury," said a blundering counsel, in an action about some pigs, "there were just 36 hogs in that drove; please to remember that fact—36 hogs—just exactly three times as many as there are in that jury box, gentlemen." That counsel did not gain his case—Tit-Bits. No Time Wasted Betty—You say you never turn down the light when Jack comes? Betty—Never. Betty—Why, how unsociable. Congregational Trusts Charlie—You never cared for me. Jenny—Why did I marry you, then? Charlie—From motives of gratitude. Jenny—Gratitude! Gratitude for what? Gratitude for having made you your only proposal of marriage.—Harlem Life. Just the Naked Truth Mrs. Jones—Men never know how much they owe to their wives. Now there's Mr. Blank, who is praised by everyone as a successful man, but what would he have been if he had never married? Mr. Jones—A bachelor, dear—Tit-Bits. Outdone. "Darn progress, anyway!" growled Father Time; "I'm doing my level best, same as usual, to leave my traces on the faces of humanity, but between complexion experts and dermatologists I haven't a ghost of a show!"—Town Topics. **Sly Sister Prudence.** In every sewing circle there Is always one among The number whom the others spare From dawn to night tongue. Tis not her godliness nor grace They all respect—nay, nay; She's first to reach the meeting place And last to go away. —Elijah M. Gay Bachelor—Do you think there is anything in the theory that married men live longer than unmarried ones? Henpecked Friend (wearily)—Oh, I don't know—seems longer.—Harlem Life. The Luckless Tramp The Luckless Tramp He seeks some big, old-fashioned stove, and beats it before he goes out. For if he goes out hunting work He's pretty sure to find it. Manlike. Mrs. Bowers—I don't like the way Fannie acts. Mrs. is extremely mannish in her ways. Mr. Bowers (in surprise)—Mannish? Mrs. Bowers—Yes; every time she goes shopping she comes home completely worn out!—Puck. A Solid Foundation. Mrs. Parvenu—But, I'm sorry we don't belong to one of them old families. Mr. Parvenu—Never mind, Maria. We'll found a family, and we'll found it on rocks.—Brooklyn Life. The Debtor's Soliloquy. Twere sweet to be a merry bird And carol, day by day; He sings his notes, as you have heard, that but he pays. -Washington Star. NOT A SOFT MARK. Beggar—My story is a sad one. Old Gent—Well, you can't touch me with it.—Chicago Inter Ocean. Merely a Conjecture: No doubt 'tis from the wondrous command Of speech the fair sex among. That the language of our native land Is known as the mother tongue. Xvii. 10. Why He Succeeded Biggs—Is your friend Speaks a success on the lecture platform? Biggs—Sure. He has the faculty of making his audience believe he knows as much as they do.—Chicago Daily News. Under Certain Circumstances. "Do you think a young man should marry on a small income?" "Oh. I can see no objection to it, if he has reached an understanding with her father."—Philadelphia North American. Usually. "What does it mean when they say an army is decimated?" "Oh! that's when ten per cent. are killed or wounded and 90 per cent. run."-Puck. Why He Sware 95 Soke—Well, I've stopped drinking. Goodleigh—I am glad to hear it. It is much to your credit. Soke—No—it's because my credit has run out.—Baltimore American. Barnacles on Ocean Cables. The recent investigations for cable laying in this Pacific Ocean have revealed the interesting fact, that if not upon rock bottom, they gradually become encrusted with barnacles that attach to the rock. This is like dyspepsia, which if it is not checked, grows until it breaks down the health. Hostetler's Stomach Bitters will prevent as well as cure indigestion, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver and kidney troubles. It makes weak stomach strong. All druggies Did Not Know. Recently a rosey-cheeked German girl applied for a position as domestic in a well-known family. The girl learned to speak the English language in a remarkably short amount of time, the expressions did not appeal to her in the proper sense. The telephone had a peculiar charm for the girl, and at times she would loiter about near the instrument in order to answer a call. One day there came a ring and she entered the 'phone and put the receiver to her car. "Hello," she cried. "Hello," came back over the phone, "who is this?" How do I know?" inexactly inquired the German maid, and to this day she wonders why the man at the other end laughed until he ran off—Chicago Chronicle. A MINNESOTA FARMER WRITES OF WESTERN CANADA. Is Now Located There, Farms in His Neighborhood Being Taken by Former U. S. Residents. The following extracts from a letter written to Mr. Benj. Davis, Canadian Government Agent at St. Paul, Minn., give an excellent idea of what is said of Western Canada by those who have gone there during the past two or three years. "When we first arrived here and took up our homes on the pribrice near Dalessboro, Assa, for a short time we had a fit of the 'blues,' but now all hands are settled to business, hare, hearty and contented, enjoying the finest winter we have ever seen. We have got very comfortably situated, with considerable preparation for a crop, and all hopeful. I think this is a very fine country, and if the past season's crop is not an exception, which they claim not, I believe this is going to be the Wheat Field of the West. It is filling up fast. In this township last spring there were 25 quarter-sections of land vacant and to-day there is not one; I can stand at my house and count 10 houses where was not one last spring, with six more to go up this spring. This is only a sample of what is going on all round. We intend to build a church next summer, right close to my place, so we will be strictly in line. It would have amused you to have been here last spring. There were crowds of land-seekers, and sometimes in the spring the pribrice is not very inviting, and of course lots were discontented. There was one in the crowd who jumped on me for putting a letter in the paper, only for which he never would have come here, and he was very hostile, but eventually he got a place, and to-day claims he would not take a Thousand Dollars and move out, so I am glad he is satisfied. "Well, my dear Sir, as Arthur Finney is about to move out in March, with his family, and also one of my sons, anything you can do for them to assist them along and to make things smooth as possible, will be greatly appreciated by me. I will close for this time, and will write from time to time to let you know we are living. Drop us a few lines to let us know how things are moving in St. Paul. Yours Respectfully. Didn't Do Thing Boys are odd conglomerations, and few there are who understand the emotions that prompt their actions. A certain little fellow had his picture taken, and the family got the negative of it they were horrified to the boy all puffed out and the eyes bulging, and exclaimed in a body: "Why, what on earth did you do to make your face look like that." Didn't do a thing, said the innocent little fellow, "but just see if I could hold my breath until the man got through takin' my picture."—Memphis Scimitar. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, [as] LUGAN COUNTY Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, county and State aforeseen, and that said firm has been authorized to larm for each and every case of catarra that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. Beeson, F. J. Cheney, A. W. 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