The Afro-American Advance

TWIN CITY NEWS. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Telephone Connection. .. OLSON EARL .. UNDERTAKER, Funeral Director and Embalmer. 1503 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. PIANOS SOLD DIRECT TO THE PEOPLE CABLE CONOVER KINGSBURY WELLINGTON, SCHUBERT And other Pianos less expensive but good for prices asked. From the Largest Manufacturers of Pianos in the World THE CABLE CO., Minneapolis Branch, 56 Seventh St. So., Bet. Nicollet and Hennapin. FRANK B. LONG, Manager. VOL. II. NO. 27. Now that your house cleaning is all over, suppose you visit THE ORIENTAL HAIR PARLORS, on the corner of Seventh and Sibley, room 205 Beahmer block, and get your hair cleaned. You will look good and feel good. Mrs. E. J. Allen, proprietress. Hello! I want to tell Madam E. Luverne Adams, the fashionable dressmaker on Wabasha street. No. 418, that I desire her to make me one of those summer creations, all over lace and tucks, that is so swell. I am going to Mrs. Newrich's musical and I must have it. Correspondence, letters, etc., must reach us by Wednesday for publication. 395 Thomas street. If you are living to eat, or eating to live, the Godfrey Board House is the place for you. The best is served at a price you can afford. 148 East Ninth street. Madam E. Luverne Adams' fashionable dress making parlor, 418 Wabasha street (upstairs). Dr. J. E. Porter, physician and surgeon, room 410 Washburn building, St. Paul, Minn., residence 453 Carroll st. Mr. Carlos Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. R. H. Anderson left Tuesday evening for Chicago, to visit her husband's relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Crancum have a nice little baby girl at their home. Mr. Peter Conway is sick at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. S. Weber. Mr. Timothy Howard died at St. Luke's Hospital last Friday morning, and was buried from St. James A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. A large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to the church and listened to Rev. J. C. Anderson tell of the young man's life and triumphant death in the Lord. Mrs. W. H. McCoy, of Martin street received the sad intelligence Tuesday morning that her mother had suddenly died at her home in Pueblo, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Swift entertained at their new home, 112 West Seventh street. Friday, at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Will Mash, of Des Moines; Mr. J. D. Kennedy, of Chicago, and Mrs. Will Alston, of St. Paul. Mrs. Amy Carter gave a luncheon Wednesday afternoon for some of the visiting ladies in the city. Those present were; Mrs. Brown, of New York; Mrs. Julia Smith, of Chicago; the Misses Waughn, of West Superior; Mrs. A. S. Weber and the Advance people. Minnesota Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. held a two-day session in our city this week. Delegates from Minnesota, Duluth and St. Paul lodged were Mr. W. Morris re-elected grand master, to the satisfaction of the entire delegation. W. R. Morris re-elected grand secretary. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carter gave a delightful dancing party Monday evening at their home on Third street, in honor of the Misses Claudia and Josephine Waughn, of West Superior, Ida Hayse, of Fargo, and Amelia Porter, of Duluth. Fragrant Roses, stirring music, charming girls, and landlords made only dull care and live only for pleasure for the time. Those seen in the parlors were: Mesdames Lindsay, Young, Pettit, Smith, Deboise, Underwood, Sherwon, Weaver; Misses Evans, Patterson, Giles, Coombs, Berry, Johnson, Douglass; Messrs, Alston, Kemp, Cuthbert, Mack, Howell, Streets, Harris, Bryant, Charleston, Hall, Thomas, Pettit, Davis, Logan, Brack, Stanton, Young; J. Johnson, Walker, Sherwood, Sanders, Murphy, Lindsay, Deboise, Simmons, H. G. Johnson, McCracken and Reynolds. The members of Amaranth Chapter O. E. S. are requested to meet at their hall Monday afternoon, 3:00 o'clock. By order of Worthy Matron Mrs. Maggie Reard. Boat social and concert by Class No. 6 of St. James A. M. e. church; J. S. Strong, leader, Wednesday evening, August 29, 1900, on Steamer Gracie Mower and barge. Boat leaves at 8:30 p. m., Tickets, 35c. St. James A. M. E. S. S. was the center of much that was striking unusual and interesting on last Sunday, it being the occasion of a number of pupils graduating from the primary department into the main room of the school. Mrs. J. C. Anderson, the primary superintendent, could not be present, but was very ably represented by her first assistant, Mrs. Richman, who had entire charge of the exercise. All went as smooth as you please. Those re- The Afro-American Advance. receiving certificates were Earl Bell, Lora Beard, Burdella Harris and Rutha Vassar. At the close of the session a conference of teachers and officers was held, and it was agreed that beginning on and after September and the sessions of the school would be held at i o'clock p. m. Come and meet with us. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all of our friends for their expressions of sympathy and kindness they have shown us during our late sad bereavement in the loss we have sustained by the death of our dearly beloved wife and mother, also for the many beautiful floral tributes. Milton Fogg, Sr. Chas. H. Fogg Melinda F. Fogg Milton F. Fogg Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Irvin AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL. To the Officers and Members of the National Afro-American Council. You are hereby called to meet in National convention, in the Senate Chamber, Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of discussing questions affecting the interests of the race; to elect officers for the ensuing year; to devise plans, and to take such action as may be designed by the Council and advancement of the Afro-American people. Some of the most able speakers of the race will discuss questions of vital interest to the race in general. THE ORIENTAL HAIR PAR-LORS, on the corner of Seventh and Sibley streets, room 205. Krahmer block, is the place to go for all kinds of fashionable hair dressing, etc. Straightening hair and scalp treatment a special service offered made at residences. Prices made satisfactory. Mrs. E. J. Allen, proprietor JUST LOOK HERE We will not insult your intelligence. We think you know that no man can continue in business unless he receives patronage from the people. An up-to-date meal, or a cosy room can be had in Godfrey's, 148 East Ninth Street. MINNEAPOLIS For good cigars call at W. S. Conrad's, corner of First avenue south and Fourt hstreet. He will suit you. Go to John L. Neal, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 622 Boston Block. 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. Mrs. Julia Cunningham, of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Dibbles, 817 Riverside avenue. Harry Killibren, the boy preacher who has been preaching at Hastings during the week, will return to the city today and will preach at St. Peter's tomorrow, at which time they will hold the Quarterly meeting The members of St. Peter's A. M. E church tendered a splendid surprise party to Mary Johnson, who has been ill for many months. There was a novelty that reached the culmination of the sublime last Wednesday day evening, in the marriage of Mr. Frederick Lee, of this city, and Miss Nanett Branch, of Nashville, Tennessee. The sequel is that the guest or the occasion was invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sellers to celebrate the 30th birthday of the latter. To the surprise of all that were present on this occasion Mrs Branch and Mr. Lee entered the holy matrimony by Rev W.S. Brooks. Mr. George Burke is exceedingly ill at the home of his mother, on Ninth avenue south and Fifth street. The Masons, of Minneapolis, are highly elated over the re-election of Mr. J. L. Neal as grand master. Rev Lena Mason "still holds the fort" at Midway. Rev. Mr. Coleman, of Toronto, Can., is visiting the Twin Cities. Our correspondent on Fifth avenue has been up a tree this week. Rev. J. Will King has been spending some days in Hastings, laboring at the camp meeting. Minneapolis is expecting to have the pleasure of entertaining a large number of guests from Des Moines, Iowa, soon, coming up on an excursion to the annual conference. Mrs. S. R. Brooks will deliver a welcome address to the M. M. S., which meets in the city on the 11th of September. The Advance welcomes Dr. O. D. Howard into the professional world among the business men of St. Paul. Max his "rub" never grow less. MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINN., SATURDAY, AUG. 25, 1900. Pastor Admires Bryan. Last Sunday, at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. church, the Rev. A. J. Carey, one of the most prominent colored ministers in the country, preached a sermon, using as his text the editorial published in the American last Friday upon the lynching question. After commending the American's stand and general attitude of fairness toward the colored race, Dr. Carey declared that the best interests of his people lie in the division of their vote. Quinn Chapel, of which Dr. Carey is pastor, is the oldest negro church in Chicago and the second oldest church in the city. The membership is said to be about two thousand, and Dr. Carey's liberal declaration of political preferences has created a great sensation on the South Side. "The American," said Dr. Carey this morning, "has furnished the straw that has broken the camel's back. When most newspapers were at a loss for a proper conception of the recent race disturbances in New York, the American comes to the front with the only liberal and advanced idea of the situation. While being perceived as the party that shows that it and the party are decidedly friendly to the negro. "It can easily be seen that the colored people will be benefited as a race by dividing their votes. Political slavery is closely kin to manual slavery. "I think that the administration has given a direct slap to the colored soldiers who distinguished themselves in the recent war by withholding from them any reward for their services. The Congress declared that he used force to make the Teenth cavalry go to the front." "I admire Mr. Bryan and I think the interests of the colored people would be as sale in his hands as in the hands of any one. One thing is sure, the Republicans care very little about the negro." -Chicago American. Bishops for Bryan. It is authoritatively announced that three bishops in the A. M. E. church have declared for Bryan for president. Bishop Henry M. Turner, of Georgia, the senior bishop of the connection and one of the most prominent colored men in the country, it is said, will deliver several campaign speeches in Indiana and elsewhere in the interests of Bryan. Bishop Grant, whose episcopal district includes Illinois, Iuana, Iowa, Michigan and North and South Dakota, is also against the McKinley administration. He claims that President McKinley promised him personally that he would appoint a negro on the labor commission, and made the appointment two hours later, leaving the negro out. Bishop Derrick, of the same connection, also has declared himself as favoring the church. A POLITICAL POTPOURRI. Governor Shaw, of Iowa, has met the expectations of politicians, by appointing Jonathan P. Dolliver as senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Senator Gear. It is safe guessing that Senator Dolliver will succeed in convincing the Republicans of that state, of the wisdom of electing him for the full unexpired term at the next session of the legislature. He looks very much like the Democrat of the Fifth Congressional District will agree upon Hon. P. B. Winston as their candidate for congress. Such a contingency will give a zest to the campaign that will dispel the least semblance of languour. It is said that the colored vote of Illinois is a matter of grave concern to those in charge of the Republican campaign. The popularity of Samuel Alschuler, the Democratic nominee for governor, and the dissatisfaction among Democrats in Cuba did service in Cuba are the causes to which this result is traceable. The question is being repeatedly asked what is the trouble with the colored voters of Hennepin county? The campaign is well under way and sufficient interest to even call a meeting of their club, has not been evinced. Verily, the colored brethren seem to have enlisted under General Apathy. Mrs. Kemp, through the zealous and persistent efforts of Mr. Robert Jamison of this city, has been appointed a clerk at Republican headquarters. Go Land and Capt. Van Saut will host speeches from the same platform on the occasion of the demonstration by organized labor on "Labor Day." It is well nigh certain that each will avoid a discussion of the issues in the campaign. The air is redolent with rumors of schemes, ruses and tricks being turned out of the incubator of Chicane at St. Paul. The latest is, that there is to be, by agreement, but one candidate for each county and city office on the Democratic ticket in Minneapolis, in order to connive at the nomination of the weakest Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, G. O. P. that it adopt some Democratic tricks, at least to the extent of avoiding the necessity of healing post-nomination party wounds. The official administration calculator and political prognosticator, General Grossenor, of Ohio, is out in another calculation. This time it is as to the number of Republican and Democratic senators there will, be in the event of McKinley's re-election and also in case Mr. Bryan should be successful at the polls in New York, he will be better, but it is best for a guesser's reputation to stop after he has guessed correctly. Now comes Mr. Rumor and charges Pete Sjibloom with bringing out Mr. Peterson for register of deeds, to divide the Scandinavian vote of J. A. Nordeen and bring about the nomination of Gorham. This is anything but. complimentary to the sense and judgment of Mr. Peterson. A Literary Help. Cannibal King (to poet laureate)—What's wrong with that coronation ode? Can't you finish it? Laureate—I can't get enough feet in the "Officer of the guard, go out and cut enough feet off those slaves to supply the poet laurate's needs. I shall not be said that King Ombushman did not encourage him to secure to the limit." Baltimore American. The only reason some persons pay their debt again, that they will feel free to borrow again. N. Y. Press. MOB'S MAD NIGHT'S WORK Akron, O., at the Mercy of Angry Crowds Intent on Lynching Negro Rapist. MILITIA CALLED OUT TO MAINTAIN ORDER Failure to Secure Prisoner Enrages the Mob-Attacks Police and City Officials-Public Buildings Dynami- mited and Burned—One Person Killed and Many Injured. Akron, O., Aug. 24—As a result of Wednesday night's riot two are dead, two will die, 16 others are more or less injured, and fully $200,000 in property has gone up in smoke. The city hall is totally destroyed, the Columbian building, which adjoined the city hall, is a heap of ashes, and several smaller frame buildings in the vicinity are in ruins. The destruction was wrongly by the wild mob which held possession of the city from dark Wednesday night until almost dawn. It is estimated that the mob was composed of not less than 1,350 men List of Killed and Injured. The list of killed and injured follows: INFILLED-Glen Wade, aged 11 years, son of Lillian Wade, Empire hotel; shot through the heart. FATALLY INJURED-Fred Vorwick, 343 West North street, buckshot wound in abdomen; Rhoda Davidson, aged four years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davidson, 113 Allyn street, shot through INJURED-W. H. Dussel, flesh wound in leg, 107 North Forge street; Park Strait; flesh wound in leg, 104 Hill street; John E. Washer, scalp wound from brick; Arthur E. Sprague, teamster, scalp wound; John Ahren, painter, 143 Benton Street; flesh wound in leg, 143 South Milk street; flesh wound, hand, Albert Grant, flesh wound below knee; Frank Sours, flesh wound in hand; Fireman L. Manchester, flesh wound, cheek and neck; Fireman W. Ropeke, flesh wound in neck; Fireman Minor Pritz, flesh wound in cheek; Fireman W. Ropeke, flesh wound in neck; Fireman John Denius, flesh wound in leg; Fireman A. Eberly, flesh wound in breast; Policeman Alva G. Greenlese, struck over the heart with a brick, serious; Policeman John King, struck on knee with a brick, Detective Edward Dunn, struck on the back with a brick, Albert Stevens, of Graham Station, shot in the Ominous Mutterings. Throughout Wednesday afternoon there were ominous mutterings of the gathering storm, which grew more and more pronounced as night approached. The authorities did everything in their power to quiet public opinion, but despite their efforts an immense crowd gathered around the jail where Louis Peck, the alleged negro rapist, was confined, and soon the cry "lynch the nigger," was on every tongue. Meantime the authorities had quietly removed Peck and another negro prisoner from the jail and sent them to Cleveland in the custody of two deputy sheriffs. Fury of Mob Increases. The mob however, would not believe that the man they sought had been taken away. As the night wore on the fury of the rioters grew apace, finally culminating in an assault shortly after midnight on the courthouse and later on the city hall. Immense charges of dynamite were placed under the city and county buildings, and then to complete its work the mob applied the torch. Akron will virtually be under military control until Friday at least. Mayor Young told Col. Potter at noon that he wanted the troops to remain over night, possibly longer. Although everything is quiet, the mayor does not propose to take any chances. Police Chief In Missing. Albert Greenlee, who was appointed acting chief of police, has declined to serve and John Durkin, Jr., has been appointed in his place. Durkin is the oldest man on the force. Up to noon nothing had been heard of Chief Harrison. Coroner Leberman will view the bodies of young Glen Wade and baby Davidson and will probably postpone his inquest until later. No arrangements have been made for the funerals of the victims. City Recorda Burned The city hall is a complete wreck. None of the city records were saved. The automobile police patrol wagon was practically the only thing saved from the building. The front wall litters the street and the rear wall crushed the boiler room in the rear. The side walls are intact, though badly bulged. Mob Secures Dynamite. Akron, O., Aug. 24—It has just been reported that a mob forced an entrance into a pottery and secured a large quantity of dynamite and that this will be thrown among the troops Friday night. Feeling is still running high and a leader would probably cause further depredations. Many Weapons Stolen. The Standard Hardware company is short about 90 shotguns and rifles, 30 revolvers, 20 razors and nearly 100 knives of all kinds and sizes, stolen from its store by the mob Friday night. About 1,000 loaded shotguns and cartridges and 20,000 rounds of rifle and revolver ammunition were also taken. Two pairs of handcuffs and two of "nippers" are missing. Only two shotguns have been recovered. Two sticks of dynamite were also found in Robinson's sewer pipe yard. About 40 rioters broke into the Standard company's store about 11 o'clock, smashing a big plate glass window. Later fully 500 returned to the store for more weapons. Policemen and employees of the store were held at bay across the street while the store was looted. Although crowds throng the streets near the wrecked courthouse all was quiet Thursday afternoon. Mob Leaves for Cleveland Cleveland, O., Aug. 24. - Intelligence was received here Thursday afternoon by the police authorities that a mob of 300 men had left Akron for Cleveland, bent on wracking vengeance on the head of Peck, for the outrage of Wednesday night. Chief Harrison at Cleveland. Cleveland, O., Aug. 24.—Chief Harrison, of the Akron police force, who fled from the mob Wednesday night, arrived in this city Thursday and at once went to the central police station. He was met by Deputy Superintendent Gates, Chief of Detectives Llohrer and Sergeant of Detectives Doran. The local police officials notified Sheriff McConnell and Deputy Sheriff Barry. The six men then held a conference behind locked doors, Those present refused to tell what transpired. The session lasted an hour. Chief Harrison subsequently left the building, saying he would return later in the afternoon. Said to Have Come from Paterson. New York, Aug. 24—Peck, the colored man, over whose arrest a race riot broke out Wednesday night in Akron, O., is said to have been a resident of Paterson, N. J. A man of that name disappeared from that city in May, 1898. He had been accused of committing an assault on John Sweezey, an eight-year-old boy. Peek Confesses. Cleveland, O., Aug. 24. A confession was obtained from Louis Peck, the alleged Akron rapist, by Deputy Sheriff Barry, at the county jail here Thursday. Peck said that he had attempted to assault the girl, but he was sorry for it. He attributed his act to liquor. He said that he had been on a spree for a month. Peck was fearful lest he might suffer from mob violence, and becomes greatly agitated from any noise in the jail. When shown the New York ispatch stating that he came from Paterson, N.J., Peck declared that he had never been in that place. Peck is anxious that his trial shall take place in Cleveland and not Akron DOLLIVER HONORED. Gov. Shaw Appoints the Town Congressman United States Senator to Succeed Senator Geer. Des Moines, Ia., Aug. 24—Gov. Shaw Wednesday evening announced the appointment of Congressman J. P. Dolliver, of Fort Dodge to be United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator John H. Gear. The appointment runs to J. P. DOLLIVER March 4, 1901. The legislature does not meet in regular session till 1902, and Dolliver's appointment is likely to be renewed to run until his successor is elected. There will be numerous candidates before the next legislature for the position, including Senator Dolliver, A. B. Cummins, Gov Shaw, Congressman Lacey, and probably others. THE MARKETS. Grain, Provisions, Etc. WHAT-Lower. September sold from 7346 to 19.73%o CORN-Slow and weak. September opened at 39%@39%c, sold off to 28%c. OATB-Quiet. September opened at 21%@, but eased off to 21%c. PORK. LARD AND RUBS-Steady. September pork sold at $10.875 to $10.90. lard at $6.57 to $7.10. and ribs at $6.975 to $7.025. POTATOES-Market easy. Early Ohlos, per bu. 25@3c; Home-grown, 1% bu. sacks, 40945c. EGGB-Steady. Demand fair. Loss off, cases returned, quotably, 13%c; at mark, 5911c; city recandled, new cases included, quotably, 14914c. BUTTER-Steady to firm. Creameries, extra, 30629%c per pound; firsts, 18019c seconds, 16017c; dairies, 14%@17%c; imitation creameries, 16016c. New York, Aug. 23. BUTTER-Firm. Current packed factory, 14916c. CHEEBE-Steady. Large colored, 10%@; small colored, 10% large white, 10%@10%c; small white, 10%@10%c. EGGB-Firm. Western regular packing, at mark, 10%@; western, loss off, 16%@17%c. Live Stock Chicago. Aug. 23. HOGB-Market fairly active on packing and shipping account. Heavy lots rather easy, and light gradients firm. Prices without material change. Sales ranged at a $7.25 for pigments; $15.45 for packing; $6,995.40 for mixed; $10,995.40 for heavy packing and shipping lots, with the bulk of the sales at $1,195.52. SHEEP-Market moderately active and prices steady. Quotation rates at $2.00 for Western Lams; $2.40 for Natives; $1,995.20 for Western Lams; and $5,995.20 for native Lams. South Omaha, Neb., Aug. 23. CATTLE - Market slow, steady. Native beet steers, $4.699.75; western steers, $4.19 $4.490.75; Texas steers, $2.590.40; cows and heifers, $2.490.40; canners, $1.759.40; stock- ers and feeders, generally 10c lower, $2.990 4.75; calves, $1.990.50; bulbs, stags, etc. , $2.759.40; HOGB - Market shade to 5c lower. Heavy, $4.990.65; unified, $4.990.65; light, $4.990.65; $4.990.40; bulk of sales, $4.990.65; SHEEP - Market slow, steady. Year- lings and euthers, $4.990.75; stock sheep, $2.390.35; lambs, $2.490.40; MUST MEET CONDITIONS. China Cannot Hope for Negotiations for Peace Until She Restores Order. CORRESPONDENCE WITH LI MADE PUBLIC Firm Position Taken by This Government—Troops Will Not Be Withdrawn—President McKinley May Not Go to Chicago on Account of Chinese Crisis. Washington, Aug. 24. The state department Thursday morning made public the following correspondence: Chinese correspondence, August 20-22, to the United States by Mt. Wu, August 20, 1980, 100, 1981. Cablegram dated August 19 from Vicey Lu Li Hong Chang, was transmitted by the Chinese minister in London and received by Minister Wu on the night of the same "It was the declaration of all the ministers for foreign affairs of the great powers that the expedition of the allied troops was solely for the rescue of the ministers in Peking. Now, the allied troops in Peking are now the ally of the ministers, it seems proper that hostilities should at once cease and that negotiations should commence. I therefore request the United States government to appoint an envoy with full powers or appoint the minister now to the United States, because acquainted with the affairs between Chinese and foreigners, and to inform me if the conference will take place in Peking. After receipt of a definite reply, I will at once proceed to the north. Please request the secretary of state to lay the matter before us with excellence, the president. I await reply." (Received at the department of state, August 21, 1900, 3:17 p.m.) Cablegram from Vice President L. H. Hong Chang, dated August 21, 1900, received by Min- ter Secretary of State on the same day. "The Boxer rebels in Peking having been dispersed, there will be positively no more fighting. Further military operations on the part of the powers are greatly to be deplored. Besides urging cessation of hostilities, please confer with secretary of state upon subject of withdrawal of troops and appointment of plenipotentiary goblins to all other questions, to preserve amicable relations. I await early reply." Our Reply (Sent to the Chinese minister, August 22, 1900, 1:30 p. m.) "Memorandum in response to the Chinese minister's communication of cable telegraphs to 14 Hang Chang, dated August 19 and 21, proposing the immediate cessation of hostilities and the appointment of an envoy to conduct negotiations, received at the department of communications." "While the condition set forth in the memorandum delivered to the Chinese minister August 12 has not been fulfilled, and the powers have been given to the Chinese government unabashed by the Chinese government, still this government is ready to welcome any overtures for a truce, and invite the other powers to participate in the peace process. The Chinese capital and the Chinese government shows its ability and willingness to make on its part an effective suspension of hostilities there and in the other countries, and we hope it will be done promptly, the United States will be prepared to appoint a representative to join with the representatives of the other countries in the peace process, the authoritative and responsible government of the Chinese empire to attain the ends declared in our circular to the powers of July 1, 1900. (Signed)." "ALVEY A. ADEW, "Acting Secretary," Department of State, Washington, Aug. A Remarkable Document. The reply is considered a remarkable document because of its extreme brevity and the number of vital points it contains. While a casual reading of the document would convey the idea that it was a simple rejection of China's proposition, yet an analysis discloses that it is full of important propositions which will be the guiding principles of this government for the present time. China's declaration that the sole purpose of the international expedition was the rescue of the ministers from Peking is met by the statement that this rescue has been accomplished only by force of arms, unaided by the Chinese government. It next makes plain that the United States is ready to welcome any overtures for a truce. In this connection the first official statement is made of the readiness of the United States to "invite the other powers" to join in negotiations. Veeling Stronger Than Expressed. There is no doubt that the feeling of the United States government is much stronger than expressed in the reply. This was couched in diplomatic language, but officials of the government in a position to know the attitude of this country state that it is a great assumption on the part of Earl Lil to intimate that the conditions imposed by this government have been fulfilled. While it is the institution of this government to stand faithfully by the note of July 3, the chaotic condition reported by Minlater Conger, the flight of the Chinese government, the apparent inability or lack of desire on the part of such government as exists in China to cooperate with the United States and with the allied forces either to preserve order or to protect the foreigners complicates the situation and makes a firm position by the United States necessary. Troops Will Remain in China Under these conditions the troops of the United States, together with such reenforcements as seem desirable, will remain in China. There are several conditions which must be compiled with and after careful consideration it has been determined that the United States would be in no condition to enforce demands which it must make if it should withdraw from Chinese territory. It is known that indemnity will be demanded, and the punishment of those responsible for the outrages against the government of the United States, as represented in Minister Conger, and for the killing of American citizens and the destruction of their property. It is said that this indemnity must be expected and the punishment of the guilty MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PRICE FIVE CENTS. parties insisted upon as a warning to all governments and to all peoples that the life and property of American citizens everywhere shall be respected and protected. More than this, until there is a responsible government in China, which can protect the lives and property of such citizens of the United States as are still there, this government does not feel that it can withdraw its protection. In fact, it is said by competent authority that the capture of Peking by the allied armies has not changed conditions to any great extent in dealing with the Chinese, nor can there be any material change until the government of China asserts itself against the lawless element which has caused all the trouble. Germany Takes Similar Action. Washington, Aug. 24—Official cabie dispatches were received here Thursday morning stating that the German government Thursday had taken action substantially similar to that of the United States in rejecting China's peace proposal. The German foreign office delivered the answer to the Chinese minister at Berlin Thursday morning. Germany insists that no negotiations can be conducted with Hau Jung Chang until his credentials make plain that he has authority from the responsible heads of the Chinese government. May Forego Trip to Chicago. Washington, Aug. 24—Secretary to the President Cortelyou has just advised Mr. William H. Harper, executive director of the Thirty-fourth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, that, while the president had intended leaving Washington Friday, reaching Chicago Saturday afternoon, to participate in the exercises of the encampment, the condition of public business here, of immediate importance, will delay his departure from Washington, and may possibly prevent him from visiting Chicago at this time. If the president finds that he can leave here so as to be present at some of the exercises he will do, and Mr. Harper and others having them in charge will be promptly notified. Have Enough Troops in China Washington, Aug. 24. -Orders have been issued by the war department, directing that the troops on the transport Meade, intended for Taku, China, be sent from Nagasaki, on arrival there, to Manila. The troops on the Meade consist of 13 officers and 512 men of the Fifteenth infantry; ten officers and 365 men of the Third cavalry; four officers and 145 men of the engineer corps. This is the first order diverting troops intended for China to Manila. The government is satisfied that there are now sufficient soldiers in China for present purposes. Orders also have been issued diverting all other transports now en route with troops for China from Nagasaki to Manila. About 4,000 troops will be affected by this order. Hove Allies Cut Off. London, Aug. 24.—The foreign consuls at Shanghai, not having received anything from Peking later than August 17, fear the Chinese troops are operating along the rear of the allies, cutting off their communication. The blockade of press messages at the Chefoo telegraph office continues. But these in no way interfere with official dispatches, which are put ahead. A belated dispatch from Peking, dated August 14, says Sir Claude Macdonald, the British minister, is ill. The attempted uprising at Hakow is causing uneasiness. In all, 27 warships have assembled at Shanghai and Woo-Sung, their crews numbering 7,000 men. The German government's reply to Li Hung Chang's peace negotiations proposition is that, "owing to the lack of any properly accredited authority on the Chinese side," the government of Germany cannot enter into negotiations. Uprising at Hankow. Paris, Aug. 24.—The French consul at Hankow wires that an attempt at an uprising occurred during the night of August 21. A band of Chinese tried to set fire to a house adjoining the customs bank, which is adjacent to the British concession, with the object of pillaging the bank and burning the European quarter. The viceroy, however, took immediate steps and arrested the ringleaders, seizing at the same time arms and documents demonstrating the existence of a secret society and an organized plot. Two of the leading cuipirs were decapitated, their heads being subsequently exhibited in the center of the Chinese town. Twenty others were imprisoned. More trouble is feared when the flight of the emperor to the west, if true, becomes known. Hankow is situated on the river Han, at the point where it enters the Yangtse. Berlin, Aug. 24.—The German admiral at Taku, under date of August 20, wires: "Capt. Hecht reached Ma-Tu this morning and proceeded. The advance was difficult and the force of the current and shallow water." The Madal battalion, after a very trying march, arrived at Yangtaun August 18. It is inferred from the foregoing that the telegraph wires between Taku and Ma-Tu are working. Ma-Tu, referred to in the dispatch from Berlin, is probably the small town known as Ma-Thu, situated about 11 miles from Tung-Chow. Fears Attack on Shanghai. London, Aug. 24. A news agency dispatch from Shanghai, dated Wednesday, August 22, says a consular report received from Soo-Chow says the governor fears the city will be attacked by a force of salt-snuggers. End of Remarkable Career Toulon, Aug. 24. - Gustave Paul Clu- sein, minister of war under the com- mune, died of pneumonia. He had had a remarkable career of adventure. —The— AFRO-AFMERICAN ADVANCE. Published every Saturday by the ADVANCE PUBLISHING COMPANY Office, 214 Washington Av. So. Tel. Main 9615-13, Minneapolis, = - - - - - - Minnesota Entered at the Post Office, at Minne ‘apolis, Minn. as second-class matter. 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Firat m New Orleans and then a repe tition on a smaller scale of the dis gracelul scenes of the southern me. Aropolis in New York, and then the at- tempted lynching of a colored man in Chicago. The state of Ohio, not to be ‘outdone, is intent upon lynching a col- Gred man charged with erime in Akron, Thus it can be seen that these species 21 disorder, born of a malignant hatred for the black man, is no longer con: fined to the land of Dixie, but ts gradu- ally gaining a foothold in the north. Unless some drastic measures are te: sorted 10, to stay its ravages, it. will spread, until under the shadow of Bunker's Hill some negro wretch will etch hemp in expiation of some crime ‘of which no court has found him guilty, It is a sad commentary on the glory of American institutions, that such dia- bolial indulgences can disgrace this re public, with no evidence of disapproval irom the chief executive of the nation, This condition of affairs can not re- main intact indefinitely. If the presi- dent of the United States can not hind enough courage to speak out against these outrages, too frequent a repett Aion may rest in bringing to the front several Robert Charles, and in turn of: ganizations a la Mafia’ for the protec Non of those whose every right. and privilege is ruthlessly taken away, while those sworn in consonance with the Constitution of the United States to guarantee to every citizen life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, for por liti¢al reasons, wink at its annulment He"lt 1 would you #till I me! Bhe—"Why' ask!” De Tnet love fou pow?” He~"Yea, but niches have wings. Today Lam wealthy, tomer T may be poor. Who ean tell¥ She "It's the same ‘with love, dear, Today I love, tomorrow— ho can tel?’ —Pick Mle-tp ‘In spite of the fact that the varieties of Mampm now cutrent ie the world umber beg watts [a to mate's gompietsealecton, im toma collection. komervile Journal, | hse collection Teacher—“"What is a synonym?" Bright Boy its «word ou ean nein plac of ‘obey when Jou don't know hew ( eae ther one. -Aydney Town, aod try Journal: First Medical Student —"T believe in tet: fing well gncugh alone.” Second Medical usdeut-—"Then youl never make a success [i'declor Philadelphia Kecend | 1s in not considered god frm for are. holed pit torre nenkiee Mere ATS, important and should be remembered. — Danville Commergal. Som men live and leara, while others de: ! ete there talking about ‘than Silo they tw Sait othing “Cs ago Dasly News, “Jack proposed to me while turning the mosis trae at the pinto” AR Tent Bayedsret fnvo hk hands."—-Phitadelphia ‘ou know how freely and reckless! uk beat “ther peopled "Welk waar Ae War tar tah cheer hee.— Abt thle body thinks if a neghbor's dog bit Bit the dog, but he yao ESE St Times —"Te hw alwar beak ny lal AE gle ies fave wound it up.”—Philadeiphia (hg te mab wabte 2 servant--Chicogy Daly ews. It sometimes Po that & man of re. is one. who hat ‘aode Sreireling iter SUcge Daily CANNOT OBSCURE SILVER. Bryan Mas Committed Himsel? and the Democracy an@ Cannot Beck Get. ‘The hope of the mugwump enemies of President MeKinley that Mr. Bryan ‘would be placed ia a porition where he could foree the silver issue into the background and make his campaign on the imperialism issue la not to be grat- ined. Sliver is bound to be an impor- tant issue of the campaign, no matter how the eastern leaders of the party may try to ignore it, and no matter whet Bryan may do in the attempt to push imperialism to the front after the campaign has opened. Bryan and his followers have gone too far in committing the party to free coinage at the ratio of 16 to 1 to take the back track now. Even if a specific declaration for silver bad not been put into the platform it would have been impossible to evade the issue. Bryan's open declaration of his purpose not to abandon the principle for which he fought in 1696, and the avowal by his followers of their belief in the virtue of the issue of 16 to 1, prove that the masses of the democracy throughout the west and south are as fully com- mitted to that issue now as they were in 1896, Furthermore, the discussion at the meeting of the committee on resolu- tions at Kansas City shows the senti- ment of the leaders of the party. he rilver men insisted that they had fought for the principle of “bimetal- lism” in 1896, and that they would not abandon that principle, They felt that Bryan's candidacy throughout the went and south would have been weak- ened by the refusal to put a apecifie 16 10 1 plank in the platform, and that was why they insisted upon that ne- on, On the other hand, the leaders in the eavtern states realized that #il- ver would be a handicap in the coming pampaign. They frankly admitted that THE CART BEFORE THE MULE, : tea SNK SSS, ees 2» ny "Sally A a re 22 OD in ~ Re ea When, Pn} RS oe UE eS of ue tal aS = = == = PZ) Mnicapols wae naeN = freo coinage had defeated the party in 1896, and they waw no chance of win- ing this year on that issue. ‘This xeems to define the lines on which the campaign will be fought. It will be the same fight over again, and the republicans will have the’ ad- vantage of being able to quote the Geclarations of distinguished demo- crate to the effect that the financial question has been disposed of and that prosperity hax returned to the country in spite of the gold standard. That the money issue is the only one that has been given earnest consideration ts proved by the fact that no other quew tion was seriously discussed by the srowds at Kansas City. ‘The dele- gates cared little for the issues of im- periatinm, apparently, and while they will follow the lead of Bryan in attacks on the foreign policy of the administra- tion, it ix plain that they will not re- gard that ap the vital issue of the cam- paign. It seem to be clear that if the mug: wumps support Bryan this year they will have to swallow the pernicious financial doctrine which they abhorred in 1896, and in opposition to whieh they worked for the election of President MeKinley.—Cleveland Leader, Sths teen Sinan Ook tee. A stalwart republican, making pur- chases in an up:town dry, goods store, happened to meet Mike, the porter, and the political microbe in the air tempted him to ask: “Mike, how do you feel about the election?” “Bryan, for shure,” said Mike, “But, Mike are you going to vote for Bryan?” “Shure I am, sor.” “Why are you going to vote for Bryan, Mike?” Mark the sage reply: “Ob, begorra, Thave had work for four years, an’ I want a rest."—N, Y. Press, E7Democratic stump speakers in states like New York will have to Keep watch over their tongues, The ratio of sixteen to one will be a for- biden subject. To denounce trusts will be to tread on the toes of the ‘Tammany leaders, who own stock in the ice trust, Denunciations of “im: Perialism” and “militariam” will awaken no enthusiasm, Unstinted general abuse of everything done by the McKinley administration will have to be the chief stock in trade of the democratic stumpers.—Chieago Trib tune, E7At Lincoln the other day Bryan said to his audience: “I want to leave one thought with you.” But, after pounding away for an indefinite time ‘on a variety of things, he had to per- mit his listeners to depart with the idea that the thought still was un thunk.—Troy Record. The democratic vote in Wisconsin for governor was 69,090 fo 1896, and two years later, under what have ‘sometimes been called “improved com ditions for democratic harmony,” the vote of the democratic candidate for poe Was 135,000, OF 30,000 less. — . ¥. Sua. DEMOCRATIC DEFEAT. Prediction of John M. Palmer, an Olé Democratic Warhorse of ‘itente., “Mr. Bryan is not an inspired man. Nor has he prescient powers. Indi- vidually he is clean, and I eredit him with being honest in his opinions, but at the same time I eannot indorse them. Topulism has grown wonder- fally stroug and wonderfully danger- ous. “You predict his defeat?” “Assuredly. The ery of imperialism will win him no votes to amount to anything. It's a false alarm. This country is not nor are Mr. McKinley and his followers believers in imperial- ism. Cuba will be under self-govern- ment in a little while, and the Fili- Pinos will be governed as best the ad- ministration ean. “Pray, what would Mr. Bryan have bad this country do with the islands? We got them, and we will hold them axthey stand until some better xecheme presente itself for controlling them. I think myself that the American gov- ernment would be better off without theislands, but the administration has met all the demands that have arisen there manfully and honestly. “Mr. MeKinley has the confidence of the business interests of the country, He is not an unsafe leader. I differ with him on many material questions concerning the welfare of the whole people, but ax between him and Bryan there in but one course, “If Mr. Bryan were president and controlled the legislative branches, this country would be thrown in a panic which would require months to check and yenrs to heal. False proph- ets and leaders spring up and live for a time, ahd they die. Mean- time the true principles of self-govern- ment live, “My prediction is that after Mr. Bryan han been defeated for the sec: ond time the peopie will renounce him, No man and no set of principles can live after having been twice de. feated at the polls. Perhaps it is well that Mr. Bryan was renominated, His party cannot win, and his defeat will forever settle him. “Should he be successful he would conyert democracy into populism, and 1 can apprehend no more serious na- tional calamity than populist prin- ciples of political economy be even given @ trial, They are unsuited for the times and unsuited and unsafe for @ successful government.”—Jobn M, Palmer. ‘Memes aii Mr. Webster Davis, the self-constl- tuted champion of the Roers, who re- Signed aw assistant secretary of the Interior because of his dissatisfaction with the administration, has still fur: ther displayed his dissatisfaction by flopping over to Bryan, He signalized his flop by making « speech at the ratification meeting in Lincoln which greatly pleased the sixteen to one can- didate as well an the notification com. mittee. Charmed with his oratory. the democratic national committee promptly arranged to have him ap. [pear on the stump in various cities as 4 Bryan speli-binder, ‘Their enthusi asm, however, suddenly cooled when It was discovered that some of his Lincoln speech was stolen almost bodily from one of James A. Garfleld’s speeches, It was about 16 parts Gar- Acid to one Davis, It ia not likely now that the Bryanites will be so eager for the oratorical services of @ man who shows such a disregard for the use of quotation marks. — Chicago Tribune, iSintie: Gide thik Shimeaaenaian Winches In safely democratic states talk sil- ver as much as you want to, In doubt- ful states or republican states which there may be any hope of carrying for Bryan, shut up about silver and tom- tom tremendously about imperialism and trusts. Remember that para- mountey is movable, It is here to-day and there to-morrow. What is para- mount in Montana may not be para- mount for two cents in New York or Minos, The democratic canvass must be elastic, It will not do to let any one issue be too confounded para. mount, Suit the issue to the locality. N.Y, Sun. @ Mr, Ehrich who wan '® prominent gold democrat in 1896 and is a gold ‘Mnonometallist, is going to support Mr. Bryan because he thinks the gold standard to be permanently estab- lished. He differs from Eryan. When senate and house are democratic and Mr. Bryan president @ free silver col: bs law will be passed, unless Me Bryan and his followers are false to ‘their pledges.—Indianapolis Journal x Bryan is fairly started on hia see ond race for the greatest prise of po- ‘Utical ambition. The indications are that Re will make another spectacus lar, energetic and dangerous fight, only to fall im the end. That will be final —Cleveland Leades. A GARDEN PARTY. Particalnrs to ie Observed When Sach am Affate In Under~ Seer ‘There is @ slight difference in the wording of garden party invitations. ‘The majority of people still adhere te the stereoytped form of “At home four to seven;” some few make the invitations more elaborate by request- ing the pleasure of their guest's com- pany at “a garden party” on such- and-such a date, day and hour; again, others add “garden party” in the cor- ner of the at home cards, but in all cases when large functions are given the full-sized at home cards are used; on all other occasions, when the guesta number under @ hundred, the ordinary or average size cards are in use, It is enstomary to put the names of husbands and wives and the names of the daughters on the sume cards, separate ards being sent to the son or sons of a family in each case. The words “and party” are not put on the cards as in the country, as they would have no significance in town. Where an invitation includes two members of a family, and one only is able tg attend, it is not un- usual for that one tg take @ relative in place of the one invited, and to mention this when introducing the stranger to the hostess, companion- ship being desirable on these occa- sions, and this is generally under- stood. Garden party amusements are a wide question, and ara tegarded un- der various aspects. Up-to-date hos tessenx consider that some novelty in the amusement Tine should be forth- ‘coming, and they endeavor to secure it. Failing something new and orig- innl, a band is generally resorted to as being likely to give pleasure to the greatest number, and to sit under the trees on a multry afternoon and listen to the strains ix a Welcome change from the crowded thoroughfares of town for an hour or 80, says the Phile adelphin Press. At town garden parties refresh: ments are invariably served out of doors, actually in the open air, which ix far preferable to the hot atmos phere engendered in tents of all kinds ‘The refreshments are usually served on different tables. On one long table fees and strawberries; on another claret cup and other iced drinks, also hothouse fruits, grapes, peaches, ete.; and on the longest of the tables tea, coffee and all the «mall confectionery, cakes and sandwiches, appear. in ome houses a different plan ix fol- lowed, especially when the ground- floor rooms are easy of access through French windows, of through a large entrance hall communicating with the gardens—that is to kay, a double ar rangement for refreshments ix made, Tea, coflee, lees, frult, strawberries and cream, and the attendant delica- cies in the way of ornamental cakes and sweets, are given in a dining. room or library nx well ax ont of doors, or the tea ond coffee are served in the house, and strawberries and cream, together with other fruit, ices and iced drinks, are given out of doors, served on large and small tables. When possible small tables are pinced in the vicinity of the larger ‘ones to accommodate parties of four. And again, when a tent is used on ne- count of doubtful weather, these small tables are @ great convenience in the matter of serving and of com- yaar eiageti OLD RASTUS! FAIRY TALE. To Which the Court Took Exceptions ane Uevied a Fine for Sa “Rastus Mullins,” said the recorder to an old negro who was here when “Ole Abe sot de niggers free,” “the offi cer states he heard you cursing and scotching for three or four squares away, and your wife says you got mad at her, tore up your Sunday-go-to- meeting hat, broke up nearly all the furniture in the house, run everybody out of the yard and then cursed till the air sizzled with profane pyrotechnics.” “Massah,” reptied old Rastus, relates the Atlanta Constitution, jerking his bald and white fringed head around until his smile beamed on all the as: sembly, “Massah, de ole nigger is Dleeged ter ‘fess dat he war mad as er zasperated yaller Jacket dis mawnin’, ‘an’ de ole nigger is bleeged ter git mad at some Vinge.” “Well, what made you mad this morn- ing?” the recorder asked. “Whut made ole Rastus mad dis mawnin’, massah,” replied the aged prisoner, “was bekase dis wife ob mine tol dat census man some t'ings on old Rastus whut she oughter kep' her mouf shot erbout.” . “Go on and tell me what she told the census man which you did not wish her to tell,” said the recorder. ‘Old Rastus shuok his head slowly time or two, mopped his bald head with his bandana, and said: “Maxsah, dat wife ob mine tol’ dat census man dat'T war er great-prand- daddy; dat Esmoked terbacey, chawed terbacey and drank corn licker; dat V'se been ‘scused ob stealin’ chickens twict, and dat Twas er ungoldly an’ en- rijus ole fool nigger. But eben all ob dat nebber riled the ole man berry much.” “Well, hurry up and tell me what did make you mad?” the recorder told him, “Massah,” replied old Rastus, mourn: fully, "she at de las’ ob hit tol’ dat een- ux man dat I war hankerin’ atter wa: termillions outern der season, an’—" “Rastus,” said Recorder Broyles, “I ‘was abont to let you go, but I'll fine you $2.73 for that tale you are trying to stuff this court with.” ‘The old man gazed in a mystified way around him and flashed the money from & tobacco sack as he mumbled: “Dar now, Liza tol’ me ter keep met mouf shot er tell de traff erbout dem Anam oh cone, ee Resstan Tes, Put two teaspoons of tea into a fine strainer, pour half a eup of boiling water through to cleanse the grounds; then turn the grounds into the scalded teapot, pour on one pint of freshly boiling water. Keep hot for five min- utes. Put two cubes of sugar and one Alice of lemon into the tumblers, bait filled with brokes ice. Pour om the tea and serve. Never let the tea leaves remain in the tea. If desired cold, pour it from the grounds as soon as steeped.— Boston Budget. SOCIETY DIRECTORY oT. Pave ee ae Se Meets second and fourth Wednetaye fech, month. at" 04d Fellows’ Tall, 7. fe HICKMANN, P. 8, «2 St. An orp, F. B. PARKER, N. G., 96 Edmund 8t. Household of Rath. No. 853, G. U. 0. Month for" business secund Monday tor worth for Business, secon Festruction, Vat Odd "Fellows Hall, 36 “MRS. SARAH C. KIRTLEY, MN.G. Mis iDA JACKBON, W. fe: 31 um mit plice. MOST WORSHIFFUL GRAND LopGE OF MINNESOTA, A. F- and A.M. Xl. NEAL, Grand Master wit fe MOWiuS. Grand Secretary. ‘a? Guisranty Loan Bide. ‘Minneapolis, ST. PETER CLAVER'S SODALITY. Mecte'the first snd third Mondays of ench month. W. J. Gardner, Pres, J. 8. Har- Tis, Bec.) A.” Davie, Treas. Pioneer Ledge, No. 1, A. F.and A. M. Meete the frst Monday in each month at Masonic Hail, soutnweat corner Firth and Hobert streets.” Master Masons 1a, eo0d Handing always welcome i. HADLEY. w. M. 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St. Anthony Lodge, No. 2877. Meets the frst and third Wednesday tn each month for the transaction ‘of ‘vuske ness, Tat avenue N. and Washington, Ao hy RiCie, NG. JAMES A. SCOPE, P.'S. P.O. Box i. KMGNTS OF PYTHIAS. Nat. Tarner Lodwe, No. 2. K. of P. Meets the second and’ fourth Thirsdays In-ench month. Brothers, In wood stande Ine, Twrhcame. AC Labor "Femple, Fourth tind Eighth avenue aout - T. B PARKER, C. C. RALPH WATSON, K. Hand 8. Pride of Minnesotn Lodge, No. 1, K. Meets the first and ‘third ‘Thursdays tn tach month. Ail brothers in god sand iy welcome. At Plummer “Post "Hal, Firat” avenue north and Washington JAMES" ROBES, “Cc, W. C. JEFFREY, K Rand 8 JK. Hityard Lodge. Meets five Tuesday jn euch gonth ag Windom Block, Second avenue South and Washington: “alasons in good standing ee eet, W, LILLARD, W. JASPER Gibbs, Bec, Guaranty Loan estaurant. Anchor Lodge, No, 7, A. F. and A. M. 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EGGAN, PHOTOGRAPHER. Crayon, Pastel and Water Colors a S7re 951-253 Cedar Avenae. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA RHEUMATISM SSuaeest mS Ee Bee Pee WHEN DAY IS DONE. The sunlit hours of restless play are done, and like a blossom at the set of sun—While viewless love close vigil o'er it keeps. The sweet laughing, whimsie baby sleepes. The scary feet now still in calm repose. The cheeks like petals of a folded rose. No longer do the mischief-loving hands trace traces like wild raids of bandit hands; No lies the shrill insistent baby voice blame from those its kindler notes no more its predatory footsteps roam. Hence the pride and terror of the home. Just now the tiny little form is still. Concern in peace the stubborn childish will; Be smile in tranquil and its rest serene. The placid center of this quiet scene; While birds sing softly on the neighbor-Which, lest they wake it, whisper to the breeze. Flowers offer fragrance as they climb the wall. To peep at this fairest flower of all and some bend o'er it in the restful gloom. Through which one sunbeam steals into Its golden finger there to touch and trace Heaven's benediction on the baby's face. And so the baby sleeps in gentle state, A king, though poor and but a wail of Sole heir of nothing, in a pauper home. Yet underneath heaven's vast and mighty dome. Was nothing loveller nor more precious made Than that wee one within a coffin laid. 1. EDGAR JONES. "It IS said," remarked the old doctor, "that a person can't live and retain his senses in a state of blind, animal terror for more than a very few minutes at a time. Either nature will take refuge in her cyclone cellar, unconsciousness, and the person will faint; or the brain tension will get beyond the snapping point and he will become insane; or the heart will collapse under the strain, and death will follow. Or any two or all of these things may occur at once. So say the authorities. I was of the same opinion once, but I've known better for a good many years, although I've never seen a second case to disprove the rule. Did it ever occur to you when some long-standing record of courage or endurance, or the ability to bear pain has been broken, how often it is a woman that breaks it? "This was a young woman, a New England school-teacher by the name of Midred Wicks. She had been invited to pay a visit to two elderly maiden ants who lived on the outskirts of an old town in the central part of Virginia, where I began the practice of medicine. The house was one of those three-storied southern colonial structures with broad verandas and fluted columns the entire height of the front. From the left, in the rear, there extended a considerable wing which, in some former period of prosperity, had been given over to the guest chambers, but which now for years had been little used. "By some misunderstanding the young woman arrived just a week earlier than she was expected, to find her aunt's house in the midst of preparatory housecleaning. It consequently became necessary, until the room in the main part of the house could be prepared for her to put her in one of the wing chambers, and in one of these, on the third floor, she was duly installed. It was one of those enormous, high-studded rooms that have entirely gone out of fashion nowadays, even in large houses. There was a great fireplace in it and solid mahogany furniture of a somber, old-fashioned type. "The elderly auits were somewhat apprehensive lest the remoteness and long disuse of the chamber might cause their niece some uneasiness, but she was a healthy young person not given to nervousness, and scoffed at the idea. It was arranged, nevertheless, that the housekeeper, who ordinarily slept in the main division of the house, should occupy, that night, a chamber adjoining the visitor's for the sake of company. "At bedtime, however, an unexpected difficulty arose. It was suddenly remembered that the keys to both the young woman's and the housekeeper's chamber had been missing for a number of years, and the doors were also unprovided with inside bolts. The only duplicate keys were in the housekeeper's bunch held together by a solid brass ring, from which they could be removed only by breaking or filing the brass ring. Leaving the young woman's door entirely unsecured was, of course, not to be thought of. The housekeeper finally proposed that she should lock the door for the night from the outside, taking the keys with her into her own room and unlocking it again early in the morning. The windows of the chamber being three stories from the ground there was no possibility of intrusion from that source, and should the housekeeper's presence be needed at any time during the night it needed only a few vigorous raps on the wall to summon her. The young woman found no objection to this plan, and the housekeeper, after bidding her good-night, went out and locked the door after her. "Left to herself, the young woman tired from her journey, lost no time in undressing and getting into bed, and once in bed it was a very few moments until she was sound asleep. The next she knew she found herself sitting up staring out into the room. How long she had been asleep she could not tell: hours, she thought, since there had been no moon when she had gone to bed and it now shone in her window from well up in the sky. Then with a start it came to her that she had not awakened naturally; that there had been some sort of a noise. She peered around the room, but could see nothing alarming, and, save for the sound of the insects, the night was as quiet as the grave. So finally she lay lay again and in a few moments was half-way in a doze. Then suddenly she found herself sitting up again, her heart throbbing wildly. Something was moving along the base of the wall opposite her bed. As it moved there came a series of gurgling, sputtering, stertorous sounds, exactly as though some one was choking. The young woman clutched the bed clothes and tried to pierce the darkness. But she could distinguish only the vague outline of a crouching form. The chokeing, gurgling sounds, however, continued, and then suddenly she heard the clank of a chain being dragged along the floor. "The thing reached the corner of the wall and paused there for a moment. Then it emerged and began to creep slowly along the base of the second wall, which would bring it within a yard or two of the post of the bed. The young woman got as far as to her knees and remained there watching its progress. There was no question of shrieking for help. She was locked fr with the thing, whatever it was, with the key of her door somewhere in the housekeeper's room, and the housekeeper asleep. She knew, too, without trying that she could get no sound out of her throat. "It shuffled down the second wall with many pauses, but choking and gurgling always. Once she thought it might be some sort of animals, but as it passed near the moonlight at the windows she saw that it was not. It had rather a horridly grotesque resemblance to a man. Having reached the second corner it began to move along the third wall straight toward the foot of the bed. The young girl stumbled out at the head to the floor. The thing pulled itself over upon the footboard and began to search through the bedlothes. Finding nothing it tore the clothes with teeth and hands furiously. The young woman watched the process from half way down the wall. She tried to think what would have happened to her bad she failed to awake when she did. "By degrees it seemed to grow calmer, and finally in turn crawled down from the head of the bed. The young woman could not tell whether it saw her or whether it could see. As it approached, she moved softly along the wall. When she reached the corner she proceeded down the next wall, the thing following, until, with many pauses, they had made the circuit of the room. Then the circuit was repeated. On this time round she heard a clock in some distant part of the house strike 12. The housekeeper expected to call her about seven. Later she heard the same clock strike one. She shed dumbered at the thought of fainting in the thing's path, but she knew that she should not faint. She thought of its leaving the wall and making for her directly across the room, but it stuck closely to the baseboard, feeling its way along. The distant clock struck two. Then it seemed to the young woman that the journeys around the room were being made at a slower rate. The thing paused oftener, and longer at a time. Finally it must have stopped for a quarter of an hour, only to creep on a yard or two and stop again. After that it moved no more. The young woman stood watching half a dozen yards further along the wall. "In the morning the housekeeper unlocked the door, looked in, and promptly fainted across the threshold. The young woman still stood with her hands against the wall. She tiptoed across to the housekeeper, dragged her into the hall, locked the door behind her, and went swiftly downstairs. In the sitting-room she came upon her aunts. When they saw her one of them fainted as promptly as had the housekeeper upstairs. The other ran up to her screaming: "Mildred, what has happened?" "Then the young woman smiled and began talking foolishness. They called me in to see her within an hour. It happened that I had seen her on her arrival the afternoon before, a brown-eyed, dark-haired, beautiful girl. It was small wonder, therefore, that I was a bit shaky when I had been brought into the presence of my patient. In one night her face had been seared and furrowed as with the cares and sorrows of three-quarters of a century, and her hair was as white as snow. Incidentally she was suffering from an ugly-looking case of brain fever, and for two months reason, and life itself, hung in a balance that would have turned for a hair. But four months later, when she went back home under the care of her mother, her mind was as good as it had ever been, and the lines and furrows had been rubbed out of her face, and the plumpeness and color of youth was returning fast. But her hair was never anything else but white as snow. "What was the thing in her room? Nothing in the world but a horrible example of public savagery and official carelessness. There was a poor-farm some eight miles from our town, and a miserable pauper, having gone violently insane, they knew nothing better to do with him than chain him in an outhouse and treat him like a dangerous animal. You can imagine, or rather, you can't imagine, the effect on both his personal appearance and on his disease. One afternoon he escaped, carrying part of his chain with him, and in his wanderings reached the elderly aunt's house, which stood open in the midst of house cleaning. Attracted by the coolness inside he had crept up into the old wing, where he had entered one of the chambers and hidden in the great fireplace, and gone to sleep. The light of the young woman's candle that night had roused him, and his journeys round the wall were mere animal instinct searching for an exit. "They called for him the same morning, and I saw the poor devil when they found him lying up there in the room. It is a solemn fact that his canines projected an inch below his upper lip. He didn't have on enough rags to cover the backs of a man's two hands, and his hair and beard and skin had been indescribably misused, and the poor wretch was in the last stages of consumption. But his night's adventure proved not such a bad thing for him, for he died two weeks later in comparative comfort. But the manager of that poor-farm had no such easy exit from the troubles which overtook him." —N. Y. Sun. Spain's Great Palace The magnitude of the escurial, the great Spanish palace, may be inferred from the fact that it would take four days to go through all the rooms and apartments, the length of the way being reckoned at 23 Spanish leagues, which is about 120 English miles. Had No Use for Him. "Here's a story called 'The Lady Lion Killer.'" said Mr. Darley. "Shall I read it?" "No," replied Mrs. Darley. "I don't wish to hear anything about a hunter mean enough to kill only lady lions."—Town Topics. VICTOR EMMANUEL III., KING OF ITALY. V. The new ruler of the united kingdom of Italy was the only son of the lamented King Humbert. He was born November 11, 1888, and has the reputation of being a liberal, scholarly and soldierly man. He was for years a general in the army of the Kingdom of Italy, and was the head of the order of the Golden Fleece and a knight of the Garter. He was married in Rome, October 24, 1886, to Princess Heiene of Montenegro, one of the most beautiful women in Europe, and appearance the new king is anything but kingly, his height exceeding the height of The new ruler of the united kingdom of Italy was the only son of the lamented King Humbert. He was born November 11, 1888, and has the reputation of being a liberal, scholarly and soldierly man. He was for years a general in the army of the Kingdom of Italy, and was the head of the order of the Golden Fleece and a knight of the Garter. He was married in Rome, October 24, 1886, to Princess Heiene of Montenegro, one of the most beautiful women in Europe, and appearance the new king is anything but kingly, his height exceeding the height of AFT. HENRY LEONARD. Deeds of daring on the battlefield are common enough, but such courage as that displayed by Capt. Henry Leonard, of the United States marine corps, deserves special mention. Capt. Leonard, although no severely wounded as to his head, was killed in the attack of a formation of the U.S. Navy on Batter, on his back, swam across the flooded moat, and landed him on the other side, where both went into the surgeons' hands. The gallant act was witnessed by bum-tennis players who were profuse in expressing their admiration of the plucky American officer. A CHINESE FERRY. In Crossing Much Trouble and Frequent Accidents Are Encountered. Ferries in China are numerous, and so are the heavy carts to be ferried. The spectacle of a crossing is full of surprises, says Rev. Arthur H. Smith in "Village Life in China." To get one of the clumsy carts down the steep and shelving incline to the river requires considerable engineering skill, and accidents are not infrequent. When the edge of the ferry is reached the whole team must be unhitched, and each animal got on board as best it can be. Some animals make no trouble, and will give a mighty bound, landing somewhere or everywhere, to the imminent peril of any passengers on board. When an animal refuses to budge—an occurrence at almost every crossing—its head is bandaged and it is led around and around for a long time, so as to induce it to forget all about the ferryboy. At last it is led to the edge and VICTOR EMMANUEL The new ruler of the united kingdom mented King Humbert. He was born of being a liberal, scholarly and soldier the Italian army and is a liberal patron of the order of the Golden Fleece and a Rome, October 24, 1896, to Princess Heeful women of Europe. In personal appeal, his height scarcely exceeding five feet. urged to jump, which it will by no means do. Then the drivers twist its tail, put a stick behind it as a lever, and get six men at each end of the stick, while six more tug at ropes which are attached to the animal's horns. After a struggle, often lasting half an hour, and frequently after prolonged and cruel beatings, the poor beasts are all on board, where the more excitable prance about among and over the human passengers. Next comes the moving of the heavy cart, which must be dragged on to the ferryboat by the strength of a small army of men. On the farther bank another exciting struggle occurs. The exit of the cart and animals is impeded by the struggles of those who are eager to cross to the other shore, and cannot be content to wait until the boat is unloaded. Order is unknown, and it is a wonder that people are not frequently killed in these tumultuous crossings. Asoriginally laid out by William Penn Philadelphia was two miles long and AMERICAN GALLAN CAPT. HENRY LEONARD. Deeds of daring on the battlefield a that displayed by Capt. Henry Leonard, serves especial mention. Capt. Leonard, quires subsequent amputation of his arm ler, on his back, swan, across the flooded where both went into the surgeons' hand dreds of excited spectators who were pro plucky American officer. one mile wide. Township after township was annexed, till at last the city boundaries coincided with those of a county 22 miles long. Boston overran the old county lines and took in five outlying towns. Greater New York and Chicago now exceed in area and population some European principalities. In each case consolidation has been accomplished by the joint action of city and suburbs, with legislative authorization. But the problems of city government grow in complexity as the cities grow in size. After the Catch. "Now, honestly, Maud, didn't Jack propose last evening?" "Why, y-e-e-s! But how did you guess?" "I noticed that you didn't have that worried look this morning"—Tit-Bits. The Chinese Pigtail. Until 1627 the Chinese wore their hair long and coiled on the top of their head, where it was fastened with an ornamental pin. The Manchu edict making the pigtail a sign of loyalty, changed this style. THE DESERTED HENS. Odd Name and Organization of a Woman's Club in Brooklyn Flatbush, whose beautiful homes constitute a becoming frill to the outskirts of Brooklyn, has a woman's club that does not belong to the federation, has no rules, no by-laws, no parliamentary formalities, no initiation fee, no dues—nothing, in fact, that characterizes other clubs to which women having leisure and lovely homes belong, says Harper's Bazar. The Deserted Hens is the somewhat ignominious title used to designate the organization. The club in its inception was simply an expedient to meet the exigencies of loneliness, when on Saturday nights the male heads of half a dozen families deserted the hearthstones to have an evening together with cards at the club, returning at the wee, small hours. "We women sat at home alone Saturday evening半 half the winter," one of the Deserted Hens explained, "when a happy thought came to one of us III., KING OF ITALY. m of Italy was the only son of the la- November 11, 1889, and has the reputation ly man. He was for years a general in knight of the Garter. He was married in one of Montenegro, one of the most beauti- rance the new king is anything but king- We would meet, have cards and supper ourselves. The first meeting was held at my home. The ladies ordered a carriage to come for them at one o'clock. The men were not to be informed of our plans, but I mentioned to my husband incidentally that I expected a few ladies for cards that special evening. Quite to my surprise he came home just as we were having supper. He grasped the situation at once, and thought he had a rare joke on the men he had left behind him at the club. Every Saturday evening since then those men have come trailing in at 11 o'clock." So the Deserted Heens, as they saw fit to call themselves before they took matters into their own hands, are no longer so deserted as they were. But the odious name still clings. SAGACITY BROUGHT FAT FEE. The Wise Young Surgeon Did Not Laugh at His Patient's Imaginary Ailment. It is well known in medical science that imagination plays an important part, both in alliment and cure, says the RECENTLY AT TIENTSIN. are common enough, but such courage as of the United States marine corps, dealthough so severely wounded as to re-took his fellow officer, Simeday D. But most, and landed him on the other side, s. The gallant act was witnessed by hunfuse in expressing their admiration of the Philadelphia Record. One of Philadelphia's most successful young surgeons recently demonstrated this in a rather ridiculous manner. The president of a local financial institution has for some time been laboring under the delusion that hair was growing in his throat. He visited doctor after doctor, and they all laughed at him. "The thing is preposterous," they said, after careful examination. But still the man careful that they were wrong and worked himself into a condition bordering on nervous prostration. Finally he went to the young surgeon in question, who at once decided upon a plan of action. "I'll fix you all right in a jiffy," he said. Then he went into an ante-room, snipped a couple of hairs from his wrist and fastened them to the end of an instrument. Returning to the patient, he inserted the instrument down the man's throat, gave a little jab and pulled it out again. There were the hairs, sure enough. It was a stroke of genius, for the man with an imaginary complaint at once resumed his normal condition and the young surgeon was rewarded with a fat fee. --- benefit. Try it! Send for a 10c box of CASCARETS to-day and you will find that, as we guarantee, all irregularities of the little and big childrens insides are CURED BY CASCARETS CANDY CATHARTIC BEST FOR THE BOWELS 10c. 25c. 50c. ALL DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. SON HAD THE ADVANTAGE. His Reputation as an Athlete Made Him Better Known Than His Studious Father Was. William Scott, of Pittsburgh, who has been brought so prominently before the public, has been accused of "multi-million dollar lawyer in the fact" of "multi-million dollar controversy" between Frick and Carnegie, asked one question too many the other day. Everyone interested in legal affairs known as the legal field has suited the same law firm because their interests were identical, and that when the spit came this firm, of which Judge Reed, president of the Lake Erie railroad, is the head, refused to take sides with either client that new attorneys had to be chosen. Mr. Scott was well known and well known Princeton alumnus of the class of '69, says the Philadelphia Post. On June 9, at the opening of Nassau's commencement, when Princeton took the baseball championship from Yale and young King Scott, Mr. Scott's son, had the honor of playing in the game. Mr. Scott was among the favored guests. Mr. Scott is fond of getting evidence from and when a freshman who idolized King Scott came up to shake hands with the father after the game Mr. Scott asked him what he thought was the best thing in collo- dion. "Athletics, sir," was the freshman's eager answer. "It's the greatest thing of all. It does a fellow no end of good." "And why athletics?" insisted Mr. Scott, "Well, sir," was the answer, "it's just this way. I guess you were a good student here, Mr. Scott. I guess nobody has ever heard of you, and the whole world knows about King." Stealing Hia Thunder The indignant looking passenger was about to speak, but the conductor headed him off by exclamation. "This is the slowest train I was ever on. What's the use of having a schedule if you don't have to drink water or drink water tastes as if it hadn't been off the kitchen range ten minutes. The car doesn't look as if it had been swept for a month, and it is full of idols who insist on tough journeys, so that the cinders can blow. The passenger caught his breath and then exclaimed: "I was just about to say that this whole affair is an outrage." "I know But you are lost. You can get a few miles to the airport, and I've got to stay on this train for hours every day of my life."—Washington Star. A New York visitor returned recently from Newport full of admiration for the intelligence of the stage drivers who undertake to show strangers the sights of the town. He was a member of the theater's voting to the entertainment of those who undertake to see the sights of the town inexpensively. The driver stopped before one of the show places of Newport, "This is Mr. Cameron," he said. He turned to the passengers, "and the lady in the red hat by the corner of the piazza is the younger Miss Smith Jones, whose engagement to Mr. Brown was announced yesterday," the pastor said. He had never met a stage driver's sister but their patrons enjoy themselves.—N. Y. Sun $25,000 For Flying Machines. The American government is to devote $25,000 to the purpose of experimenting with flying machines to ascertain their practicability for use in the army. This is a challenge because the equipment it cannot compare with that spent uselessly by those who experiment with various scaled dyspepsia cures. Take Hostetter's Stomach Battles and avoid expense and uncertainty. It is made expressly to cure condition, dyspepsia, and all stomach disorders. Another Chinese Outbreak. "Yes," the witness declared, "I could give further evidence against the prisoner, but, as Kipling says, "that's another—" "Never mind what Kipling says," interrupted the magistrate, "The Chinese can tertierify fur the turn corn."—"New Jersey Law Journal." A Shining Mark. Grapheter—Wel, I should say. I wrote to him once and asked him to lend me two dollars. It seems I spelt "two" two double to him. I said, "He. He sent me $100—Philadelphia Press." Every Boy and Girl should learn to write with Carter's Ink, be cause it is the best in the world, "Ink ingin Ink," free, Carter's Ink Co., Boston. "We've cured that clerk who was always in debt on a case," "Did you do it?!" "Why, to minimize he get us all burrow of him."—Indianapolis Journal. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure. J. W. G'Brien, 322 Third Ave., N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. There is only one excuse for buying on credit; the hope that the merchant will for- get to charge your purchase.—Atchison Globe. Indigestion is a bad companion. Get rid of it by chewing a bar of Adams' Pepsin Tutti Frutti after each meal. A few men are self-made, but many more are self-unmade.—Chicago Daily News. Danger cannot be surmounted without danger.-Chicago Daily News. A woman is holding a baby who is crying. DON'T YOU HEAR BABY CRY? Do you forget that summer's coming with all its dangers to the little ones—all troubles bred in the bowels. The summer's heat kills babies and little children because their little insides are not in good, clean, strong condition. Winter has filled the system with bile. Belching, vomiting up of sour food, rash, flushed skin, colic, restlessness, diarrhoea or constipation, all testify that the bowels are out of order. If you want the little ones to face the coming dangers without anxious fear for their lives, see that the baby's bowels are gently, soothingly, but positively cleaned out in the spring time, and made strong and healthy before hot weather sets in. The only safe laxative for children, pleasant to take (they ask for more) is CASCARETS. Nursing mothers make their milk mildly purgative for the baby by eating a CASCARET now and then. Mama eats a CASCARET, baby gets the 10c box of CASCARETS to-day and you will find that, as we little and big children insides are A Wife Equal to a Gold Mine. My husband was in debt and I, being anxious to help him, thought I would sell American Self-Heating Flat Icons, and am doing splendidly. A cent's worth of fuel will heat the iron for one day, so you have a perfectly even heat. You can iron in half the clothes, as with the old iron, and you can get the most beautiful gloss. I sell at nearly every house, as the iron is so convenient and economical everybody wants one. I have not made less than five dollars any day I worked. My brother is doing well, and I am selling them. I have where selling these irons. Retail price $7.55 each. The Roberts A. & O. Iron Co. St. Paul, Minnesota, are the sole manufacturers and will start any one in the business, as they did me, if you will address them. Something for All Seasons. In an uptown political club they are telling a story at the expense of the wife of one of the members—a man who had suddenly arisen from poverty to comparative influence through a garbage contract. A new house had been purchased in a good neighor. "I was a little shy and nervous in furnishing it. When she reached the item of mattresses she went to a big department store on Market street and made known her wants to a polite salesman. "I was a little shy and nervous in furnishing the best spring mattresses." "Not at all," was the quick retort. "You needn't think because I'm rich I'm easy. A spring mattress, indeed! Sure. I want mattresses you can wear, summer, autumn and winter. I'm not buying a season in the year." "Philadelphia Call. G. A. R. Thirty-Fourth National Encampment at Chicago, Aug. 27, 1, 1000. Commencing Aug. 25th, the Chicago Great Western Ry., the road that has always proved itself "friend of the old soldier," will attend the encampment at One Fare for the Round Trip, giving a fine opportunity to see at its best the great western metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan. President McKinley will be on sale Aug. 29 to 29th, and go to return to Sept. 1st (with privilege of extension to Sept. 30th on payment of 50 cents). For further information inquire of any (Great Western Ry.) at G. P. Lord, G. P. & T. A., 113 Adams St., Chicago. Speak Out As a rule the person who says he has no choice about the spring chicken never looks thoroughly satisfied with the piece he gets.—Indianapolis Journal. All goods are alike to FUTUNAM FADLESS DYES, as they color all fibers at one boiling. Sold by all druggists. "No, Geraldine, the partition of China is not the same thing as the Chinese wall."—Indianapolis News. To Cure a Cold in One Day "Have you read the latest book?" "Only 17 of it."—Judge. TOWER'S FISH BRAND POMMEL The Best Saddle Coat. SLICKER Keeps both rider and saddle per- fectly dry in the hardest storms. Substitutes will disappoint. Ask for Bays Fish Brand Women Sliders. It is entirely new. If not for sale in your town, write for catalogue to A. J. TOWER, Boston, Mass. NOTRE DAME, INDIANA. Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Chartered 1855. Thorough English and Classical education. Regular College Degrees. In Preparatory Department students carefully prepared for Collegiate course. Physical and Chemical Laboratories well equipped. Concentration of Math and Social Science. National under direction of graduate of Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. Catalogue free. 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I had taken treatment from a number of physicians who gave me no relief. "One specialist said no medicine could help me, I must submit to an operation. "I wrote to Mrs. Pinkham, stating my case, and received a prompt reply. I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and followed the advice given me and now I suffer no more. If any one cares to know more about my case, I will cheerfully answer all letters."—MISS EDNA ELLIS, Higginsport, Ohio. "Home,Sweet Home" Excursion Big Four OHIO, INDIANA and KENTUCKY Tuesday, September 11th, 1900. LOW RATES INDIANAPOLIS AND RETURN. $5.00 CINCINNATI AND RETURN. $7.00 LOUISVILLE AND RETURN. $7.00 DAYTON AND RETURN. $7.00 SPRINGFIELD AND RETURN. $7.00 SANDUSKY AND RETURN. $7.50 COLUMBUS AND RETURN. $7.50 Corresponding Rates to Intermediate Points. Return Limit 30 Days "Come Home." For tickets and full information call on agents Bio Fouch ROUTE WARREN J. LYNCH. W. P. DEPPE, Gen I Pass. & Tgt. Art. A. G. P. & T Agb. CINCINNATI, O. The Question of Dessert In easily and simply supplied with a package of Burnham's Hasty Jellycon. It is only necessary to dissolve a package of it in boiling water and set away to cool. The result is a delightfully pure jelly, and an ideal dessert. The flavors are orange, lemon, strawberry, and vanilla. Unfavored "caitout" for making wine and coffee jellies. All grocers sell it. Jacques of Union Soldiers who made homemade foodstuffs of beef before June 2, 1871 no matter if abandoned. If they were not sold or used should address, with full particulars, HENRY B. COFF, Washington, D. C. PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Host meals, meals, meals, meals, Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION A. N. K.-G 1827 WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the Advertiser's AR BABY CRY? summer's coming with little ones—all troubles kills babies and little little insides are not in tion. the system with bile. of sour food, rash, THE STORY TELLER OVER WISE. Avaunt, oh man of wisdom! Though your purpose may be kind, You jar our incinations and you irritate you You bid each mortal be as dull and silent as a clam, Since laughter's just a nervous twitching of the diaphragm; And tears, so much respected as an evil act of jealousy Appear because the ducts are in a state of of overflow; And the dainty, rogulish dimple which we evidently adore Is more merciless depression in a muscle—nothing more. Her charming blushes—even these the scientist disdains; They are simply a distention of the capillary veins. He sees no more than pigment in the color of his hair; Each sentiment he strangles in his cynical despair. Oh, better be a toiler with a heart attuned to joy; Or a steward in whose bosom earthly blisses do not cloy; Or a savage on an island where enthusiasts start. Than be the man who yawns and says he Than be the man who yawns and says he be knows it all by heart. —Wilhelm It was after lunch at the club. Over in corner of the library where the smoke was thickest an old man, evidently a visitor, was sitting upright on the edge of a big leather armchair. Gregory, who had introduced the old gentleman as "Maj. Barnes, an old friend of my father's—in town for the day," was trying to be entertaining while he smoked, but the weather was hot and nobody helped. "Major," Gregory remarked with a yawn, just after a poor joke of Buffum's had fallen flat, "tell us that story about that old lawsuit." The major's eyes began to twinkle. He responded promptly. "That was the case of Buggy vs. Hennessy. Buggy had procured a summons for Hennessy, which had been issued and served, and on the return day two doubles sledloads of people from the lower end of our county came driving up and flipped the little courtroom full. I was justice of the peace then—am yet, in fact, and have been this 40 years. Well, case was called. 'James K. Buggy, plaintiff,' a smooth sort of lawyer there in our town, answered for Buggy. Gillette was his name. Your father knew him well, Gregory. 'Timothy Hennessy, defendant,' and an old Yankee of the name of Hadley was on his feet for Hennessy. "First thing in order, of course, was reading the bill of particulars. 'Timothy Hennessy to James K. Buggy, Dr. for digging a well 24 feet deep, at one dollar a foot, $4; credit by cash, $14; balance, $10." "I had hardly finished reading it before Hennessy's lawyer said: 'That bill's all right. We admit it.' "You do," says Gillette. "You admit this bill?" " 'Yes, certainly.' "Well, then, your honor,' says Gillette, 'we've nothing more to say. We rest.' "Well, Mr. Hadley' I said, 'what have you to say to this?" "Simply this, your honor,' drawled old Hadley. 'We want to offset our damages. We intend to prove that Mr. Hennessy's well went dry, and that, in consequence, he was compelled to haul water from the creeks, a long distance off, and was at great trouble and expense for men and teama.' "All right, Hadley.' I said, 'Call your witnesses.' "Flannigan, come up here,' says Hadley. Flannigan came striding—a big, touche-bearded six-footer, in a brown knit shirt, decorated with suspenders. "Stand there and be sworn," says Hadley. Flannigan's left foot went up and his big left foot went out, planting itself a half-yard in front of the other—so. 'Right hand, snapped Hadley, and Flannigan shifted to the right hand and foot like a dancing elephant. "Now, Mr. Flannigan.' Hadley began, when the oath had been administered, 'do you know these parties?' "Flannigan pretended to look bewildered, and pretended mighty well, too. 'Pairties, is it? An' is it a pairty, then? Shure, a' I theocht it was a lawsuit.' "Hadley cleared his throat. 'Mr. Flannigan.' he repeated, sternly, 'do you know Mr. Hennessy, here?' "Av coorce I do know him! Ye know it yerself that I know him. An' is it a question like that ye'll be wantin' to ax me?" "Very well—you know him. Do you know anything about his having a well dug?" "Av coarse I know that Buggy dug him a well. An' it is liv' in the wurrid I am an' sein' nothin' with me eyes, do ye think? "Hadley began to get on an awful dignity. 'Tell me what you know about that well's going dry?' "Divil a bit at all I know why wells go dry. I'm no well-digger. Ax Buggy why it went dry." "Look here, Flannigan; you measured that well, didn't you? "Av coarse I did measure it." "And how deep was it? "An' why should I be after tellin' ye that? Shure, an' it's a free chance an' ye can go measure it yerself if ye want to know. "I don't want to know, man—" "Then what did ye ax me for?" "The court has to know—" "Och! Divil a bit the court cares about how dape wells are down in our quarter." "Will you state the depth of that well?" "Divil a bit. Go measure it yer-self." "About that time I took pity on Hadley and beckoned Fliamigan up close to me. 'See here, Fliamigan,' I said. 'tween you and me, how deep was that well? I've got a kind of curiosity to know.' "Will, thin, yer honor, I'll tell ye,' he says, in a hoarse whisper. 'I tuk a piece of clothesline, ye know, an' I tied a stone on the end of it. An' I just paid it out, han' over han'—so—until it struck bottom—see? An' then, yer honor, bein' as Hennessy's a rich man' an' Buggyy's a poor divil, I just gave a couple foot more for Buggyy's benefit. An', yer honor, barrin' the couple foot I gave Buggyy because Hennessy's rich, the well was 24 feet dape, yer honor,' "By that time Hadley had got his breath again. 'Mr. Flannigan,' says he, 'we're trying to prove damages here, you know. Now, how much damage should you say it was to Mr. Hennessy having to haul water for his stock ali winter?' "Divil a bit of dommidge! He had dom good luck to get the wather. It was an advantage to 'im that he could get wather for his stock. Shure, an' if he thought it was a dommidge, why didn't he quit hauling it? "Hadley gave a groan. 'I give him up,' he says. 'Stand aside, Flannigan! You don't know anything. Brady, you come up here and be sworn.' "Brady was a short, chunky Irishman, with a twinkle in his blue eyes that gave the lie to his fat, vacant-looking face. 'Ol'm of the same opinion as Mr. Flannigan," says Brady, with a simple grin. "Ol think it was a great advantage to Mr. Hennessy to get wather from the crick. If he hadn't got it, his stock would a' died. I can't see how it has any dommidge at all.' "Well, you stand aside,' says Hadley. 'Mellon, you come up here.' "Mellon was a little crazy-acting fellow with his hair hanging in his eyes—all wild. He didn't talk. He just babbled on high C.' "Why—why—why—why!" he began. "Hadn't been for the crick. Hennessy's horses would all die!' Why—why—why—'twas good luck to 'im he could get wather from the HENNESSY AND THE SQUIRE AT THE GROCERY. criek. Why, hadn't it been for the criek, he'd had to go all the way to the O'Plaine to get wather! Why—why—why, he'd lost all his stock, hadn't been for the criek.' "Well, poor old Hadley got rid of him at last and called up a green Yankee boy about 18 years old. His arms and legs were twice too long for his clothes and he had the grin of a Cheshire cat and held his shoulders up to his cars—so. "'Now, John,' says Hadley, 'you just tell how much you think Mr. Buggy ought to pay Mr. Hennessy on account of his having to haul water all winter, when he'd a well dug on purpose to water his stock.' "John snuffled. 'Nobody didn't say nothin' 'bout Mr. Buggy's hirn' Mr. Hennessy to haul no water," he drawed out. "Mr. Buggy don't need no water, anyhow. Hain't got no horses nor no stock at all. I don't believe he asked Mr. Hennessy to haul no water for him, an' so I don't see no reason why he should pay Mr. Hennessy for haulin' water, when—" "There! There! There! That'll do,' says Hadley. 'I give it up, squire. I can't prove anything.' "Oh, well,' I said, 'it's short work then. I shall have to enter judgment against you, Mr. Hennessy, for ten dollars and costs. Witness and constable fees and justice's costs, $4,50. Total $14.50." "Grizzly old Hennessy walked up as cheerfully as a cricket and threw $15 on the table. 'Shove the old half in yer trousers, squire,' he says. 'Ye'll nade it some day, an' I'm satisfied annyhow! Ye see, yer honor, I used to fight with the b'ys in my young days, but I'm getting too ould now. So all I can do is to take a little jerk at 'em in the la' once in awhile. Now, squire, just gather up yer little troops 'an come over to the grocery an' we'll have a drink together an' go home an' be happy until next time!'" Much laughter greeted the end of the story as the old major dropped back into the leather chair, and Gregory, with a satisfied grin, proceeded to follow old Hennessy's example by calling a waiter and directing him to "take the gentlemen's orders."—Chicago Daily Record. A Formidable Correction. The proper spelling of Welsh names is a matter known only to experts, and it gives much trouble to English post office officials, who are able in many cases to make only a guess, so to speak, at the spelling of place names. Sir Herbert Maxwell, in an article in an English magazine, gives an amusing example of this. On March 2, 1888, the following telegram was handed in for delivery at the post office of Chepstow: "Going to Llanfairpwllgwngwllgogerhwllydligogooch. Shall be at home by 4:30." The postmaster, thinking there was "more than a fair penn'orth" of consonants in the name, referred it to his surveyor, who wrote back: "It is an attempt at the name of a village in Anglesey, but is evidently not written by a Welshman; the spelling is incorrect, and but for the joke of the thing, the ordinary abbreviation—L.anfairpwl—would have been better. The name, correctly written, I give below: Llanfairpwlgwynglloggerchwrynydrobwilldislogogoch." A Bachelor's Comment. "A rich woman who was saved by a Chicago man from drowning many years ago has just died a natural death, leaving him $1,200." "Well, let's be charitable. The amount isn't very large. It is true, but most women who are saved that way get married to their rescuer."—Chicago Times-Herald. PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS. Teacher—"Name several kinds of lights, Willie." Willie—"Gas lights, electric lights and Israelites."—Indianapolis News. Grounded.—"Lightning-rods seem to be out of date." "Yes, the business was run into the ground long ago."—Philadelphia Bulle.in. No Doubt of It—Teacher—"In the sentence 'Patrick beat John with his fists' what is Patrick?" Bright Boy—"He's Irish."—Philadelphia Press. A Wild Goose Chase.—"Yes, both the criminals got away without any trouble." "What were the police doing?" "Chasing theories."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. "But, my dear husband, it really is unjust of you to abuse mothers-in-law; there are good ones." "Well—well, never mind; I haven't said anything against yours—it's only mine I'm grumbling about."—Boston Traveler. "We ain't goin' t' let our Alfred go 't that school no more." "What's the reason?" "It's a wicked place. He came home last night 'n' said the teacher'd be n'makin 'em read profane histry."—Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Lawyer—"Why didn't you come to me? I could have given you some good advice." Mr. Kraft—"I don't believe it. Any advice you'd give would be necessarily poor, or you'd sell it; and the kind you sell is too dear."—Philadelphia Press. Reformer—"But, tell me, have you never had any qualms of conscience about your business of selling liquor?" Saloonist—"Often. Thousands of times I have thought what a fool I was not to have labeled my stuff as vegetable extracts and nature's remedies and sold them to folks who like a nip if they can only fool themselves into thinking they are simply taking medicine."—Boston Transcript. RULES FOR SMALL FOLKS Sensible Suggestions for Parents Concerning Their Care in Provide outdoor amusement, or amusement on the shady side of the veranda, for children during the intense heat of the day (from 12 until 4) and on rainy days—at other times they should be out of doors. They should never go out in the morning however, until they have had something to eat, if only a glass of milk and a slice of bread. To play out of doors before the system has been fortified by nourishment is to court malaria and they should be indoors again before the dew begins to fall. Children should eat regularly three meals a day says the American Queen. All vegetables and fruits given them should be absolutely fresh and ripe. It is very important that the bowels of children should be kept regularly open, and this can be done by judicious diet. Children are often tormented during the summer by mosquitoes or other insects. They can be protected from them by sponging weak carbolic acid on their skin and hair and even on the clothing, if found necessary. If already bitten elder-flower water applied to the parts will give relief. Let the pillows upon which the childen sleep be low and filled with hair not feathers. In soft feather pillows the head sinks low and becomes over heated. When a child is asleep don't cover its face with a handkerchief. Let him have the full benefit of the air; if it is necessary to cover him to prevent flies or mosquitoes from disturbing his slumber, throw a piece of netting over the bed or carriage. The child can breathe through netting, but not through cambrie. An Artistic Elevator Man Full many a flower is born to blush unseen. The conductor of one of the senate elevators is a genius in disguise says a Washington letter. The elevator man is a natural artist. During the interval when he is not the custodian of an ascending or descending statesman he is busy with his pencil, and the result of his work adorns the elevator car. Like Corgeggio, he drew with choreal on the white-washed wall, because he had neither pencil nor paper, the elevator man finds in the daily weather bulletin card the medium for the display of his talents. Yesterday the card bore an exquisite landscape, diversified with mountains and water and ships, while the day before the picture represented a Venetian street. The chief d'oeuvre of the artist was a copy of the Venus de Milo, admirably drawn, who posed in all her armless beauty above the prosaic words: "Weather cloudy and warmer, with southwest winds." The elevator man is a student at night at the Corcoran art school, and hopes some day to graduate from his present job. Haunted Hotel Is Reformed. Hauleden hotel is reformed. One of the popular and successful hotels in this city, was known 15 years ago as a haunted house, says the New York Press. Tenants were kept awake at all hours of the night by the most remarkable noises. These were so persistent that leases were cast to the winds and rooms vacated without notice. It acquired so bad a name that women would not pass by it, but walked on the opposite side of the street. Its owner was in despair. Finally he was forced to close it for a season, which allowed the walls to settle and the plumbing to adjust itself to sinkings and shinkings, swellings and twistings. A brave man slept there for a week and reported that he had heard no noises of any kind. Another brave one leased the house for 30 years, opened it in fine style, and to da is turning away hordes of would-be patrons. Firea in Wheat Fields. This season has been a peculiar one in the way of fires in the wheat fields of this valley, says the Seattle Post-Intelligence. Over 200 acres of ripe grain have now been destroyed by fires, in some cases 40 acres being burned before the flames could be stopped. In most cases the grain was insured at from $5 to $10 an acre, so that the loss will not be complete. Insuring grain has become a large part of the business of insurance agents since the fires have become so numerous. Most of the fires result from sparks from locomotives and threshing engines. ISSAC MILLER HAMILTON. It has been stated that the National League of Republican Clubs is the strongest political machine in the United States. It is consequently needless to say politicians of influence seek to be elected主席 of the organization year after year. In 1864, a Hammond president has served several terms in the Illinois state senate. He was born at Ash Grove, Iroquois county, Ill., in 1864, and was educated in Onarga seminary. He is a member of Chicago clubs and highly esteemed by the republican leaders of its native state. Roe The oak here illustrated stands in the town of Dawsonville, Ga., and has quite a patriotic history. In 1868, when news reached the town of Lee's surrender, Col. John C. Richardson, a fervent unionist, bent this post oak sapling down, cut off the top and attached a United States flag to its tip. The tree now measures seven feet in diameter and is the largest tree in the ground, measuring into two enormous limbs—one branching towards the south, the other toward the north, emblematic of the indivisible union of our republic. The oak here illustrated stands in the town of Dawsonville, Ga., and has quite a patriotic history. In 1868, when news reached the town of Lee's surrender, Col. John C. Richardson, a fervent unionist, bent this post oak sapling down, cut off the top and attached a United States flag to its tip. The tree now measures seven feet in diameter and is the largest tree in the ground, measuring into two enormous limbs—one branching towards the south, the other toward the north, emblematic of the indivisible union of our republic. CHINA'S SECRET SOCIETIES. The Leading Men Are Those Who Have Been Disappointed in Trying to Obtain Office. The most important of those societies are known under the names of the "Trinity," the "Poignard," the "Pure Tea," the "Knife's Sect," the "Vemphar" and the most widely spread among the cultured classes is called "Heaven, Earth, Man," says a Paris paper. The society of the Boxers is a branch from the "Closed Hand," and they must have been called so by some English sporting men residing in China. The mother society is one of those innumerable associations which exist in the Celestial empire, as there existed in Spain the "Black Hand" in Italy the "Carbonari," the "Mafia," the "Camorra," etc. China, with its dense population and democratic regime, is a benighted land for such associations. They disguise themselves under all kinds of inoffensive appearances, philanthropic, philosophic or utilitarian. The "Closed Hand" claims to be ISSAC MILLER It has been stated that the National Least political machine in the United State that politicians of influence seek to be elected the prize has been won by Isaac Miller. Dent has served several terms in the Illinois Grove, Iroquois county, Ill., in 1864, and was a member of all the leading Chicago clubs leaders of his native state. merely a gymnastic association, without any religious or philosophic tendencies. It aims at a race war, a war of revenge, against the Manchus, the conquerors of China. But its branch, the Boxers, leaves to the future the settlement of that question, and aims at the destruction of the Europeans, whose infiltration into China is of more recent date and is sure, if unrestricted, to absorb and conquer peacefully the Chinese race as thoroughly as it has been subjugated by the Manchus. These associations include all the disappointed men who have passed those examinations without which no office can be obtained in China, but which do not guarantee the holding of such office, for there are more applicants than places. These are at the head of most of the secret societies. They teach to the uneducated members that the invasion of foreigners has caused the misery and want of work recently so prevalent in China. Irrigation in Rocky Mountains. In the six Rocky mountain states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, OAK TREE WIT The oak here illustrated stands in the a patriotic history. In 1854, when news of John C. Richardson, a fervent unionist, the top and attached a United States flag feet in diameter at its base, and is as st ground it separates into two enormous the other toward the north, emblematic Utah and Wyoming, agriculture is largely dependent on irrigation. The distribution of the water supply is regulated by law, and costs about one dollar per acre. Nebraska and Wyoming have water commissioners, who receive all applications and determine all controversies. In the other four states there is much litigation. But when the ranchman's water rights are once established, he thinks himself far more sure of regular crops than the farmer in "the humid states," where there is always liability of drought or excessive rainfall, while he has the exact amount of moisture he needs, just when he wants it, and at no other time—and always on tap. Fire Started by Snow. A foreign exchange says that a snow-storm started a fire on the premises of a farmer living at Hebuterne, Belgium. He placed a quantity of quicklime near a shed on his farm, and left it there all night. In the course of the night snow fell on the lime, and the heat thus developed became so great that it set the shed on fire, completely destroying it and its contents. BOERS AS PASTRY COOKS. Housewives of the Transvaal Are Fond of the Old Dutch Daintics of New York. About 12 years ago, when the first gold rush took place to the Witwatersrand gold fields, the place was only approached by road; there were no railways for some years afterward. Lumbering mail coaches brought the miners from Kimberley or Natal to Johannesburg, says the Chicago Evening News. On the road were stopping places where the teams were changed and the passengers refreshed. These houses were usually Boer farms, and the farmers made a good thing out of dispensing hospitality to wayfarers. In the middle of a long table stood the dishes. Everyone helped himself by digging a two-pronged fork into the dish nearest him. There was no tablecloth; everything was dirty and unappetizing. But the farmers' wives are clever at making preserves and they particularly excel in a preparation of tangarines preserved in sugar R HAMILTON. League of Republican Clubs is the strong- tates. It is consequently needless to say elected president of the organization. This her Hamilton of Chicago. The new pres- inois state senate. He was born at Ash was educated in Onarga seminary. He is obs and highly esteemed by the republican sirup. Slices of melon, pumpkin and quinces are also preserved this way. The clingstone or yellow peach, which grows on every farm, makes a splendid jam, and dries excellently. But the best preserve is made of stoned and sun-dried apricots, flattened and pickled with salt and sugar. Boer housewives are very fond of the old Dutch dainties of New York described by Washington Irving and eaten to this day—"oily keeks," or doughnuts fried in fat. CLASS OF NAUGHTY-NAUGHT. The End of the Century Class in The School and College Has Su- perior Advantages. The class of 1900, in school and col- lege, in thought will salute its prede- cessors, near and remote, on the com- ing graduation day. As an end of the- century class, says Youth's Companion, its interest may go out sympatheti- cally to the graduates of 1800. It may congratulate itself on its superior advantages and surroundings. The picture, for example, of a New THE TOWN OF DAWSONVILLE, Ga., and has quite reached the town of Lee's surrender, Col. bent this post oak sapling down, cut off tag to its tip. The tree now measures seven straight as an arrow. Just 20 feet from the limbs—one branching towards the south, al of the indivisible union of our republic. York man on his way to the commencement exercises a century ago would suggest certain changes and developments. He saw no telegraph, telephone nor trolley wires; no electric light posts, no street car, no bicycle, no automobile, no steam fire engine, no gas fixture in a window, with baseball glove and catcher's mask suspended thereon; no one of many conveniences and absolutely necessary contrivances as we now estimate them. Nevertheless, it would be a mistake to infer that the material side of the environment was a fair indication of the mental equipment and possibilities of that day. A diploma is a commission to do something in and for the world, and it must be owned that the class of 1800 and other classes of that general period set an example of performance that our candidates for certificates and degrees may well imitate. It is the use, and not merely the number, of advantages that is decisive. For Burying Spinsters. In Brazil a scarlet coffin and hearse are used when the deceased person is a spinster FALLING HAIR Save Your Hair with Shampoos of Cuticura SOAP And light dressings of CUTICURA, purest of emollient skin cures. This treatment at once stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales, and dandruff, soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates the hair follicles, supplies the roots with energy and nourishment, and makes the hair grow upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when all else fails. 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