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Subscribers are requested to read by post office money order or registered letter. Entered at the post office in Cleveland, Ohio, the second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: H. C. SMITH, Editor and Prop. THE GAZETTE, Case Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, 1894 to 1898. CLEVELAND, OHIO, JAN. 20, 1000. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. Our readers can materially aid The Gazette by helping it to locate live agents and correspondents in communities where we have none. It is hard to realize that in this day and time, a suit is pending in the supreme court of the state of New York to compel Afro-American children to attend a separate or "Jim Crow" school and yet such is the case. Shame! See the Albany, N. Y., letter elsewhere in this paper. The fraternal insurance movement for our people, inaugurated recently at Chicago, with the best of backing, certainly opens up an exceedingly rich and entirely undeveloped field of business which will prove beneficial in every way. It is a gold mine for the inaugurators, and they are Afro-Americans, too. We cannot say enough in commendation of the eight Afro-Americans of this city who have entered suits in the common pleas court under our Ohio civil rights law against the proprietor (white) of a local restaurant, known as "The Bismarck," for refusing them service on account of their color and race. It is just this kind of action, and it only, that will put a stop to such shameful treatment of our people by prejudiced persons. A citizen-right that is worth exercising is certainly worth fighting for in the courts, when denied. May all others who are so insulted and humiliated, do likewise. We have been entirely too backward in contending in a proper way for all of our citizen-rights in public places. JOHN BROWN'S MEN. The recent reinterment of the bodies of John Brown's men, at North Elba, recalls the events of the stirring times in which the grand old man lived. He was an abolitionist all his life, and abominated the shameful stigma, which disgraced civilization, the enforced right to hold property in man, and he gave himself a willing martyr to the cause of the oppressed and his country. His motives, which led him to Harper's Ferry, have not infrequently been misinterpreted. The old hero was not a fanatic, he was not of a disordered mind. On the contrary he had conceived a plan which he believed he could accomplish, and upon that mission he entered with a firm determination of realizing results helpful to the cause of freedom. He was a known warrior and the avowed champion of the suffering slave. It was his delight to relieve and succor them when he could, and he lost no opportunity in rendering them his service. In the long and trying contest in Kansas he met the border ruffians in battle, repelling the attempt to pollute the virgin soil of the new territory with the touch of slavery. It was a memorable struggle, made so by the heroic daring of John Brown. He had carried many slaves from Missouri into Canada, and it was his purpose to go into Virginia and the country around about, convey into Canada families, and form a colony of colored people. He believed that with such a possibility before him he might create a more liberal sentiment to the cause of freedom, and prepare the American people to see more clearly their duty to themselves and to their country. In his own way he undertook the mighty task, and became at once an inspiration to millions of people who before, perhaps, had given the subject of emancipation little thought. He did all in his power so far as arousing public feeling, and now his friends, after forty years of reflection, have seen fit to disentomb the bodies of his men and lay them by the side of their captain. At a fateful moment he gave his life as a glorious instrumentality against an overpowering force and touched a sympathetic chord which reverberated around the world. Under a granite boulder, by the side of his little band of brave men, he sleeps to-day the truest and the noblest of his countrymen, and the most inspiring figure in the world's history. AGAINST LYNCHING. Rev. Dr. Len E. Broughton, of Atlanta, Ga., in a sermon at the Hanson Place Baptist church, Brooklyn, says some very good things to the people in his denunciation of lynchings in the south. His points are well taken and his utterances deserve the sanction and endorsement of the entire country so far as they concern these murderous practices. Dr. Broughton has taken a bold and fearless stand for law and order, and it is to be regretted that more of the leading white ministers of the south are not as courageous. He announces the principle of religious citizenship and demands consistency in what is taught. Disregard of law and failure to arrest and punish the guilty parties have been ably demonstrated in the argument advanced on the side of good government. But the doctor commits a serious blunder when he attributes the immorality of the colored people as the sole cause of the lynchings, and THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 1900. he contradicts himself when he charges that the colored man in politics is the source of all the disturbing evils. It cannot be both, nor is the charge necessarily sustained in either case. Hatred to the Afro-American in his helplessness, his poverty, his ignorance and degradation has more to do with the real cause of lynchings than anything else. The spirit of tyranny and injustice toward those once the slaves of cruel masters, and the disposition to hold them down as an inferior race, are to-day ingrained in the southern heart, and it is that which is working mischief and ruin in the whole land. The sooner the American pulpits shall recognize this fact in the spirit of soberness and truth and apply the doctrine of eradication and self-purification the better it will be for law and order. Dr. Broughton knows this to be a fact, then why not preach the whole truth regardless of consequences? He ignores the application of the principle of the Golden Rule to the Afro-American, yet in doing as he would be done by he cannot fail to see how flagrantly he violates this law when he urges the disfranchisement of the colored people. He knows very well that he has met colored divines who are just as able and learned as himself, and he knows that among his own race are to be found those who are as immoral, illiterate and as conscienceless as can be found anywhere. Is it then a fair and righteous dealing to withhold from an entire race the lawful immunities of a great and magnanimous government that in its embarrassing plight fails to overcome and conquer its own turbulent, bad, white element, trained through centuries to disobedience and rebellion? Let the doctor lay his hand to the throat of the evil. and demand submission to the laws of the government. Girls working in the match factories of England become permeated with the chemicals and minerals used. The sulphur sometimes eats their jaws in the most painful and disgusting way. Their wages average $1.50 per week. According to the letter of a Bostonian who had been traveling in Cuba and spending some time in Havana the streets of that city are now cleaner than those of either New York or Boston. The credit for this condition is given to Gen. Ludlow and his subordinates. The new team of sorrel horses recently purchased by President McKinley have good action, white faces and long, flowing, flaxen tails. President McKinley has given strict orders that none of the horses in the white house stables shall have their tails "docked." He now has three teams—blacks, bays and sorrels. Miss Estelle Reel, superintendent of all Indian schools in the United States, is at work on a bill to be introduced in congress having for its object the compulsory education of all Indian children. She is firmly of the opinion that these wards of the nation should be taught useful trades, to the end that they may be able to earn their own living. On the gate of the cemetery in Rio Janeiro is a notice in Spanish, French and English that no dogs are admitted unless led by the owner. This is how the announcement is made in "English:" "Noble mesdannes and gentlemen who may desire a dog to follow in this tombs yard will not be permission unless him drawn by a cable around him throttle." The jump in the price of rubber is explained to be the enormous quantity of the material used for tires for automobiles and other vehicles, besides that employed for the millions of bicycles in use. The universal use of electricity has caused a corresponding demand for rubber to be used in various electrical devices, and every scrap of it is sought for. Charles Addison Boutelle, the Maine congressman, recently stricken by illness and removed to a sanitarium, is 60 years of age. He has been shipmaster, sailor, merchant, newspaper man, and always prominent in the politics of his native state. He was nominated for congress in 1880. He has been re-elected to every congress since the Forty-eighth, and is a member of the present, the Fifty-sixth. The ordinary shell which was manufactured 30 years ago only broke into from 20 to 25 pieces when it burst. At the present time it bursts into 240, while a shrapnel shell, which only used to scatter 37 missiles, now scatters 340. A present-day bomb, when charged with peroxylene, breaks up into 1,200 pieces, and it is estimated that it would effectively kill any one standing within 220 yards of the explosion. The shipment of agricultural produce from America to Africa, although constituting less than 1 per cent. of the total, also showed a noticeable increase. In 1898 the value amounted to $9,795,598 as compared with only $1,716,820 in 1894. This was a gain of $8,078,778. To Oceania there were agricultural exports averaging $3,394,868 a year. The value for 1898 was $3,540,461, while that for 1894 was only $1,963,148. A Philadelphia physician has unearthed the interesting fact that more than half of the efficient drugs in the local pharmacies are offered for sale by curbstone traders that sell herbs. More than 70 per cent. of the efficient drugs are obtained from herbs found in the country near Philadelphia and some that do not grow wild are cultivated. Out of 69 individual plants indigenous to the vicinity 47 were found for sale in the streets. The cattle statistics recently issued by the department of agriculture indicate that cattle are following in the way of horses, for, during the past ten years there has been a steady decrease in the number of cattle, and a very rapid decrease, the totals in 1889 being 36,849,024, while last year they were 25,800,000, a decrease in round numbers of 30 per cent. Meanwhile the population increased about as much. Experts say unless something is done to stop the decline, it will be only a matter of time until we shall be dependent on outside countries. Sound Business Policy of Secretary Gage in His Use of Government Funds. When Secretary Fairchild refused to use the surplus revenue in buying bonds and deposited it in certain banks, William McKinley, February 29, 1888, attacked this treasury policy. His speech then is having a wide currency now in democratic papers with short memories and an insufficient knowledge of the facts. It is quoted in criticism of the present policy of the treasury in increasing bank deposits by $5,250,000 in December. Some papers quote this speech of President McKinley 12 years ago without knowing the facts, and some because they know the facts. Both are wrong, wittingly or unwittingly, and both mislead, as the facts show. The surplus of treasury income over expenditure in the past six months was $21,000,000. This was the first surplus of income over expenditure in six years. Secretary Gage has bought $19,277,000 of bonds, par, between October 1 and December 31, and the premium on these bonds and interest anticipated on the January payments make the total outgo by the treasury considerably larger than the surplus. Secretary Gage has, in short, used all and more than all the surplus of income over expenditure during the first half year in buying bonds, and President McKinley's administration has for the first time in seven years resumed payments on the sinking fund. When Representative McKinley, February, 1888, made his attack on Secretary Fairchild the income of the treasury from July 1, 1887, to March 1, 1888, was $253,000,000 and the outgo $183,-000,000, leaving a surplus of $70,000,000. The reduction of the bonded debt was $44,551,810, par, between the same dates. Instead of spending all the surplus and considerably more in redeeming the debt and easing the money market, as Secretary Gage has done, Secretary Fairchild spent considerably less than the surplus on the debt and deposited the balance. For the fiscal year 1887-8 the surplus was $111,000,000 and the par of bonds bought was $70,169,850. For the eight months dealt with early in 1888 by Mr. McKinley and for the fiscal year attacked in the republican national platform of that year the treasury had refused to spend the surplus in the redemption of the debt, leaving the balance on deposit in the banks. Secretary Gage, instead, has used all the surplus in buying bonds and then disposed a floating balance so as to ease trade and save public and private credits. In other words, President McKinley's secretary of the treasury has done exactly what Representative McKinley urged that Secretary Fairchild should do. Having done this, additional public needs of trade, commerce and exchange have been met by increasing the treasury bank deposits. If Secretary Fairchild had done this in 1888 and 1889 the treasury would not have rolled up the great balance which Secretary Windom had to use in 1890 to avert panic during the Baring failure. The one sound principle is to return treasury receipts to the channels of trade, first by bond purchases, and when this is over by bank deposits. The business community knows and understands this, and no business men are deceived either by the attacks on Secretary Gage's policy now or the quotation of President McKinley's utterances when a representative.—Philadelphia Press. LEAVING THEIR PARTY. Old Time Independents and Democrats Forsaking the Decadent Democracy. United States Senator Kyle, of South Dakota, who has heretofore been classed as an independent, but whose leanings have been strongly in the popocratic direction, has come out flat-footed for the republican party. This is because no other party in this country has an issue, except the socialistic theories advocated by such dangerous agitators as Altgeld and Debs. The republican party is the only party in which steady progress and prudent conservatism are combined. The other parties know nothing between green timber and a forest fire. Thoughtful men cannot be content to link their fortunes as men and citizens with either fat-wittedness or frenzy. Senator Kyle gives incidents of the popocratic funeral as follows: "In the presidential campaign next year South Dakota will go for McKinley by from 10,000 to 15,000. The socialistic tendencies of the third party people and the prosperity which is being enjoyed by the South Dakota farmers have sounded the death knell of the old movement. "I do not see how the democrats are going to find a campaign issue for next year. The tariff is no longer debatable, and it will not be long before we find the south as ardently for protection as Pennsylvania. The silver question is doomed, and I do not see how trusts can be made a party issue. There is nothing left for the democrats but anti-expansion, and if they do not hurry up the bottom will fall out of that issue before they hold their nominating convention. "Senator Morgan, than whom there is no wiser or more far seeing statesman in the senate, is for expansion. So are Clark Howell and Gen. Gordon, of Georgia, while Senator Sullivan beat his opponent in Mississippi by taking the expansion side. Gov. Jones, of Arkansas, is making the fight against Senator Berry on the same ground, holding that the possession of the Philippines means a wonderful stimulus to southern trade, and Gov. Smythe, of South Carolina, a member of the industrial commission and a large manufacturer, told me the other day that he looked to the orient for the great future market of the south. "In view of all these things I do not see where the democrats can find an issue for 1900, much less do I see how they can expect to win." Senator Kyle believes in bimetallism, but he believes also with the republican party that the time is not ripe for bimetallism. The senator says: "We have brought ourselves into harmony with the money systems of the world. It is a doubtful proposition whether it is right to disturb values again when by such action we do injustice to the creditor class and at the same time put ourselves out of joint with the rest of the world. In 20 years we have adjusted ourselves to new conditions, and in going to bimetallism now we might be committing a second wrong, the demonetization of silver being the first, in order to make a right." The republican party welcomes to its ranks those who believe that the success of that party is the success of America. The increasing number of those who so believe is increasing day by day.—Troy Times. Since the 1st of December the wages of 170,000 workingmen throughout the country have been raised. It looks as if the G. O. P. proboscidian is having his own peculiar fun with his old playfellow, the Groverian Soilidungulate.—N. Y. Press. THE STANDARD CERTAIN. Salient Features of the Currency Bills That Are Now Before Congress. The passage of one of the currency bills before congress will be the logical result of the last presidential election, the election of 1898 and of the course of events. The real issue was between a gold and silver standard in 1896. With a timidity which ill befits a great party, many republicans were reluctant to declare for the gold standard, but the convention did so by a decided majority, with the proviso of one more attempt to bring about international bimetallism, which, at that time, no one who had watched the drift of sentiment in Europe and had weighed the effect of the doubling of the output of the world's gold mines believed had the ghost of a chance. It is fair to say that the issue in 1896 was between the gold and silver standard, since there is not an intelligent man who has any information regarding the history of coinage in his own and other countries who will not confess to himself that free and unlimited coinage at the ratio of sixteen to one would bring the country to a silver standard as soon as it should be adopted. The country declared against the silver standard in defeating Mr. Bryan in 1896. Two years later sixteen to one was made the leading issue in the congressional elections. Again the country, having to choose between the gold and silver standard stood for gold. The democrats in the east, except those controlled by Tammany, were elected upon platforms which assumed that the question of standards had been settled. The party standing for the gold standard won states which voted for Mr. Bryan in 1896, indicating that the sentiment in favor of the gold standard had grown because of the good results that followed from the decision of the country in favor of that metal. Such being the case, the republicans in congress, by virtue of their pledges, were in duty bound to establish the gold standard beyond question by requiring that all the obligations of the government shall be paid with gold. Such a requirement may seem unnecessary, since the United States has had a gold standard since 1834, when, under the influence of President Jackson, a democratic congress changed the coinage ratio, making the silver dollar worth more intrinsically than the gold. But while the gold standard has been in force practically, it has not been fixed by law in such a way as to prevent the president from putting the country on a silver basis by declaring that all the obligations of the United States should be paid only in silver. The people having declared in two general elections in favor of the gold standard, the congress elected on that issue would be recruitment to duty and unmindful of the voice of a majority of the voters if it did not place the gold standard where it cannot be set aside except by an act of some future congress. Giving what has been the practice of the government for 65 years—the payment of its obligations in gold—the force of law and placing the gold standard on a secure basis are the salient features of the currency bills before congress. The bills simply make certain what has been the practice of the country. They do not change the character of a dollar of the money now in use.—Indianapolis Journal. THE 1800 ELECTIONS. Three features of these 1899 elections are noticeable—the fact that the more important states, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Michigan particularly, were strongly republican; the fact that, compared with the corresponding election of 1895, the year preceding the last presidential election, the only state in which the republican plurality was increased was Massachusetts, and the 'act that, on the basis of the electora vote, the republicans carried states having 114 presidential electors and democrats' states having 25 only. More than one-half of the vote cast as "various" for other parties, prohibitionist, socialist, middle-of-the-road populist, golden rule, social democrat and independent, was in favor of Jones for governor of Ohio or Brown for governor of Kentucky, as the result of exceptional political conditions which are not likely to be repeated in the presidential election of 1909.—N. Y Sun. CURRENT COMMENT. Chairman Jones, who is to be dropped by the democratic national committee, is reported to be angry, and it is feared in some quarters that he may deal Bryan a body blow by coming out and declaring that prosperity has returned, after all.—Chicago Times-Herald. There has rarely been a new year with fewer men out of employment who are desirous of obtaining work. Enterprises of importance are under way in many directions, but chimerical schemes—the most serious danger to the business equilibrium—are rare. The national treasury is well stocked with money and the banks seem to be relying on legitimate profits.—Baltimore American. Candidate Bryan and Chairman Jones, of the democratic national committee are said to be at loggerheads because of the candidate's declaration that the appointment of a new chairman would be satisfactory to him. For a man who has not yet secured the coveted nomination, even though it may be in sight, Mr. Bryan seems to take little pains to keep his old political friends in line, and his failure to do this may even yet cost him dear. Troy Times. [Continued from first page.] church; E. W. Mitchell, Mr. Burton and others. Music was furnished by the Western Star band. In the evening a concert was given in the town hall to a good sized audience. Washington C. H.—Miss Althea Jones, of Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting Miss Lulu Anderson, on East Temple street.—Messrs. Raymond Cole and Bruce Jackson were in Wilmington Sunday.—Mrs. Mary Peterson, who was sick, is improving.—Mr. Willer Anderson, who was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown, returned to his home in Lockburn Monday.—The rally at Rev. J. S. Carter's church (the A. M. E.) was a success, $155 being realized.—Mrs. Mattie Stewart, who was sick, is improving.—Mrs. Mamie Lett, of Wilberforce, who visited relatives in this city, returned Monday.—Lawyer J. T. Oatneal was elected by the quarterly conference to represent Roger's chapel at district conference, which convenes at South Charleston March 20th, 21st and 22d. Mrs. Tillet Brand was elected as alternate.—Mrs. Ulysses Harris is sick.—Revival meetings are being held at both churches. Zanesville.—The historic Y bridge was closed to all except pedestrians Monday.—Mr. John Singer is recovering from his illness.—Jas. Starks had the lucky number (99) and received the golden watch given away at Union Baptist church.—Rev. Thomas has distributed 125 envelopes in order to raise $300 by the second Sunday in April.—Mrs. Elias Ruggs is better.—There was a masquerade party at William Pinn's Fridav evening. About twenty-five people were present.—Mrs. Barnett was called to Chicago by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Crawford.—The newly elected officers were installed at the meeting of the Y. P. S. M. I. Monday evening and the society gave a social Friday evening at John Singer's.—There was an entertainment at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening and one at Union Baptist church Thursday evening. Both were given by the young people.—Mr. John Terrill is recovering from an attack of rheumatism and Miss Ida Pritchet is ill with brain fever. Lima.—Don Harrison is very sick with consumption at his mothers.—Mrs. W. H. Robinson is suffering with muscular rheumatism.—Mrs. Williams had a stroke of paralysis last week and is still confined to her bed. Both churches are holding revival meetings.—Joseph King bought the dray owned by Jones and Richardson, paying $300 for same.—Mrs. A. M. Beasly of Springfield, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. King.—Mr. Luke Kinsey and wife, nee Maud Cook, who has been married about two years, have agreed to disagree, and Mrs. Kinsey will go to her mother's.—D. D. G. C. G. L. Hicks installed officers of Morning Star Lodge, and No. 15, K. of P. last evening, and Douglas No. 40, of Van Wert, Wednesday evening.—Miss Evans has the rheumatism.—The quarterly meeting at St. Paul's A. M. E. church was largely attended.—Rev. C. D. White commenced his week of prayer.—Mrs. John King is visiting in Dayton.—James Brewer, of Van Wert, is in the city. Wyoming.—Rev. Coleman preached at both services Sunday.—Quarterly meeting will be at the A. M. E. church to-morrow, and Friday evening love feast.—Rev. Allen, of Covington, preached at Mt. Zion church at 3 o'clock.—Mrs. Amy Johnson is improving in health, as is also Mrs. Rachel Paxton.—The funeral of Minnie Hurdle's baby occurred January 14.—Mr. M. V. Roberts has a sore hand, caused by a bruise.—Mr. Charles Armstrong, who had an operation performed, is still suffering.—Mrs. John Hudson had a paralytic stroke last week.—Mrs. Coleman held the first juvenile meeting at the parsonage last Friday evening.—Protracted meetings will commence at the A. M. E. church and continue at the Baptist church.—Mrs. Rebecca Williams is ill.—The industrial school was largely attended at the mission Saturday. Miss Verbie Roberts played the piano. The work is conducted by the missionary, Miss L. Porter.—Mrs. Julia Fry and Miss Day of Glendale, visited Mrs. Addie Roberts Saturday.—After Sunday school the Woman's M. M. society held a meeting and an interesting programme was rendered. SUED A RESTAURANT Because of Alleged Refusal on Account of Race and Color-Commendable Action. Eight damage suits were commenced Wednesday in the common pleas court against the proprietor of a restaurant and cafe on Huron street known as the Bismarck, on the ground that the proprietor refused to sell food and drink because of color. The petition was prepared by Hon. William T. Clark, the complainants being Jeff D. Stewart, William Miller, William Wilson, George Ambersher, Henry Goins, Jefferson Coe, Charles E. Cooner and Joseph Ackley, each of whom asked for $100 damages under Hon. H. C. Smith's Ohio civil rights law, from Edwin Stearns, the proprietor of the cafe. They say that on January 1 they went in a body into the Bismarck and called for various things to eat and drink such as the proprietor had for sale, and as were being served to other patrons, but they were told by the waiters that they did not serve colored people. They declare, moreover, that they were clean, sober, orderly and well behaved and that they were discriminated against only because of their color. They ask each for $100 damages and the costs resulting from commencing the suits. Mr. Clark, who prepared the petitions, said in regard to the suits: "We have cases against a man who is keeping an eating house for the accommodation of the public and who refused to sell to people because they were colored. This discrimination against colored people has been going on for some time in Cleveland. The men in whose behalf I commenced the actions are well known in Cleveland. They are property owners and taxpayers and we have ample testimony that they were orderly, clean and sober when they entered the restaurant." Marion, Ind., Items. Miss Elizabeth Williams, of West Liberty, O., has returned.-The A. M. E. church gave a concert Monday evening, and an interesting program was rendered.-Mr. Miles and Mrs. Williams, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., have returned, and Mrs. Sarah Nolan returned Saturday from visiting in Springfield. O.-Mrs. Rosa Guilford is ill.-Rev. Mossell and bride are here.-Miss Elizabeth Williams rendered three piano solos at the concert Monday night.-Mr. John Holland, of Benton Harbor, is visiting Miss Minnie Young. What Newspaper Do You Read? IF NOT, SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AT ONCE. IT IS THE OLDEST! And has the largest bona fide circula that of any journal in the interest. Americans, published in the State of Comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of NEWSIEST AND in the largest bona fide circulation of any journal in the interest of Americans, published in the State of O comparison with any will immediate establish its rank as one of the WSIEST AND B And has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any journal in the interest of Afro- Americans, published in the State of Ohio. Comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the IN THE COUNTRY. Read what a Leading Minister, H. Pittsburg, Pa., THE GAZETTE The most healthful signs of life and a high the existence of the above-named paper. That it can not be doubted when the fact is remembered communications from the wisest and best mind FOR THE PEOPLE it represents. and can be a colored man, though his face may be of ebony his demonstration of what can be done by the editor is a young man who, by dint of INDUSTRIAL DEALING, has succeeded in giving to the country a PAPER WORTHY THE PATRONAL reader of THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, I feel that in justice to the paper, the ed upon the people generally, to support the identified with the COLORED people, and is in success of all without regard to Complexion. At a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. G. Pittsburg, Pa., says: THE GAZETTE In healthful signs of life and a highly useful career as of the above-named paper. That it is a paper of Br ubbed when the fact is remembered that in its colu ns from the wisest and best minds of our race. People it represents, and can be relied upon as a though his face may be of ebony hue. The Gazette of what can be done by the young men of o long man who, by dint of INDUSTRY and ECONO is succeeded in giving to the colored people of PEPER WORTHY THE PATRONAGE OF ALL. The Gazette since its first appearance, and hav that in justice to the paper, the editor and the race people generally, to support the paper that is P of the COLORED people, and is in harmony with th without regard to Complexion. J. W. C Read what a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. Gazaway of Pittsburg, Pa., says: THE GAZETTE. The most healthful signs of life and a highly useful career are indicated in the existence of the above-named paper. That it is a paper of Brain and Culture can not be doubted when the fact is remembered that in its columns are found communications from the wisest and best minds of our race. It is a paper FOR THE PEOPLE it represents, and can be relied upon as a friend of every colored man, though his face may be of ebony hue. THE GAZETTE is a practical demonstration of what can be done by the young men of our race. The editor is a young man who, by dint of INDUSTRY and ECONOMY and FAIR DEALING, has succeeded in giving to the colored people of Ohio and the country a PAPER WORTHY THE PATRONAGE OF ALL. Having been a reader of THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, and having watched its course, I feel that in justice to the paper, the editor and the race, I should urge upon the people generally, to support the paper that is PRACTICALLY identified with the COLORED people, and is in harmony with the interests and success of all without regard to Complexion. J. W. GAZAWAY. 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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.—Subscribers no receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify us AT ONCE. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine THE GAZETTE's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should be liberally patronized by Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want your trade. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words to a line.) CLEVELAND, SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 1900. PUSHAW'S News Store, Cuyahoga Building, opposite the Post Office. Open Sunday. N. HEXTER'S News Depot, City Hall Building, cor. Wood and Superior streets. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY'S News Store, No. 387 Superior street, second west of Bond street. Open Sundays also. GOODMAN'S News Depot, 586 Central avenue cor. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. ALLIED PRINTING TRADE'S COUNCIL CLEVELAND Prof. J. M. Gregory and daughter, Miss Margie Gregorv. of Bordertown, N. Y., visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson, No. 15 Cedar avenue, the past week. Mrs. J. M. Waller, of 31 Webster street, mother of Prof. Gregory, is ill with pneumonia. Rev. T. L. Ferguson, presiding elder of the Ohio district, will preach at Cory chapel Sunday, and also administer the Lord's supper, which will take place at 3 p. m. Minerva club, which met at Mrs. John Evans', January 10th, was entertained by Mrs. T. W. Walker, whose talk concerning her travels through the British isles was both interesting and instructive. We felt encouraged when she said "Race prejudice does not exist so strongly there as it does in our own country, and every person is taken on the standard of what he can do, regardless of color." Mr. Geo. Gordon has removed to the city from Mentor. His family will join him soon. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Drew of Laurel street, is very ill. Faint hopes are entertained for his recovery. The youngest son of "Capt." and Mrs. Henry Brock died last Thursday and was buried Saturday from the family residence, 9 Scovill avenue, Rev Chas. Bundy officiating. The deceased was a very bright and promising little boy and phenomenal in his control of the musket in military discipline for one so young. Miss Minta Hankins has returned from Chicago and is the guest of Mrs. S. T. Boyd. Miss Marie Taylor has returned from Henderson, Pa., where she has been visiting her grandmother. Charles Gore has returned from Charles Gore has returned from Harrisburg, Pa. Miss Anna Caldwell is visiting relatives in Washington, Pa. Mr. William Smallwood of Painesville, spent the first of the week here. There seems to be an attraction on Adelbert street. The U. B. F.'s elected the following named officers last week for the ensuing year: B. F. Ramey, Worthy Master; J. Tindall, Deputy Grand Master; E. C. Hill, Secretary; Geo. Buchanan, Treasurer, resigned in favor of Julius Chambers. Miss Lulu Robison and Mr. Geo. E. Decker, both of 21 Harmon street, were married last Thursday. James D. Thompson, a deaf mute, formerly an instructor in a school for deaf mutes in Liverpool, England, is in the city seeking financial aid, having lost all of his clothes and possessions on his way to this country. He has the recommendation of the secretary of the Y. M. C. A. who has known him for 20 years. The Deaconesses of St. John's church raised a handsome sum and presented it to him last Sunday week. An effort is being made by the friends of James Newby to secure his release from the workhouse. The following named persons were elected trustees of St. John's A. M. E. church last week Thursday evening for this year: Hooker Page, Alex. O. Taylor, Frank Lee, Nelson Jones, Geo. Buchanan, Thomas Berryman, I. E. Oliver, Wm. McIntyre and R. G. Long. The election of the first four named was unanimous. Last Saturday Deputy Coroner West held a post mortem examination of the body of Mrs. Lillian Cole, wife of Theodore Cole, who suspected that she had died from unnatural causes. The coroner's inquest revealed that death was due to pneumonia. At the time of his wife's death, Cole had a divorce suit pending in the courts. Robert Murray was taken suddenly ill with stomach trouble in Mayor Farley's office in the City Hall Wednesday morning. Dr. Travis, fire department surgeon, rendered medical aid after which he (Murray) was taken to Marine hospital in Hogan & Sharer's ambulance through the kindness of the mayor's secretary, Mr. Sage, and others of the city administration. Murray recently came from 173 Antoine street, Detroit, but until last August was employed in this city by Mr. Charles Patterson, of the Patterson Foundry Co., from whom he had splendid recommendation papers. The "East End" Second A. M. E. church is progressing rapidly under the pastoral care of Rev. Livingston. The Sunday school is in a flourishing condition, with a roll of nearly 100 members. A C. E. society was recently organized. At St. John's church to-morrow Rev. Prosser, the evangelist, will preach morning and evening. The revival meetings began Monday evening and much interest has been manifested on the part of the members during the week, both in spirit and attendance. The meetings will continue indefinitely. The illustrated lecture by Prof. J. D. Stone last week Friday evening was well attended and highly appreciated. The Coral Builders will give a "dumb" social at Mr. George Carroll's, 21 Newton street, next Wednesday evening. The M. M. society give a valentine social February 14. The newly elected trustee board elected the following named officers Wednesday evening; Frank Lee, vice president; Alex. O. Taylor, secretary; Nelson Jones, assistant secretary; Hooker Page, treasurer. The standing committees were appointed by Rev. Bandy, the president of the board. Damon Court, No. 10, I. O. O. C. elected the following named officers last week Wednesday evening: Mrs. Mary Evans, worthy counsellor; Mrs. Jessie Bolden, worthy inspectrix; Thos. King, inspector; Mrs. M. Tarrer, worthy orator; Mrs. Lina Adkins, register of deeds; A. Bernard, register of accounts; Samuel Jones, register of THE GAZETTE. CLEVELAND. O., SATURDAY. JANUARY 20. 1900. deposits; Helen Edwards, worthy escort; Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Brooks, junior and senior deaconesses; Mrs. E. Lemmons and Mrs. A. Benton, conductress and assistant; Mrs. Wise, protector, and Mrs. Lina Mason, herald. The revjval at Cory chapel will continue until Sunday evening. Rev. Ferguson, presiding elder, will hold quarterly meeting. Mrs. L. S. Jones, 163 Hamburg street, will leave for New York and Boston on a vacation Thursday. Mrs. Rosa Johnson left Wednesday to attend the executive board meeting of the Missionary society and will visit the missionary work of the Springfield district. Harry L. Freeman will give his opera, "Platonus," in March. Six boys of Miss Woodson's class of the Antioch Sunday school gave her a very pleasant surprise party Monday evening at her home. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Tillman Farlice, Ed Sweet, Edgar Fox, George Buchanan, James Noble and Art Farlice. Mesdames Farlice and Sweet chaperoned the affair. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have removed from 120 Harmon street to 23 Maple street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin entertained Wednesday evening at their home on Central avenue. Messrs. Benj. Robinson and James Lynch are the Afro-Americans serving on the grand jury this term of court. on the grand jury this term of court. Damon Court, No. 10, I. O. O. C., will give their first concert and entertainment at their castle hall, 354 Ontario street, on Wednesday evening, January 31, 1900. Mrs. Prudence Jones and her committee will spare no pains to make it a pleasant affair. Programme; Selection, Buckeye Mandolin club; invocation, Rev. D. Johnson; selection, Buckeye Mandolin club; address, "The Calanthas," Mrs. Edith Jackson, G. P. W. I.; vocal solo, Miss Mattie Sands; address, Rev. Chas. Bundy; vocal solo, Miss Lulu Mead; piano solo, Miss Myrtle Means; selection, Mandolin club; reading, Mrs. Lillian Powell, Atlanta, Ga.; vocal solo, Mr. Jay Noble; baritone solo, Mr. William Taylor; selection, Mandolin club. The play entitled "Gay Honolulu," given at Woodliff hall Wednesday evening, under the management of John Cossey, was a decided success. Standing room was at a premium. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Refreshments were served by the Old Folks' home committee. Mr. Joseph Ricks is quite ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. Walker. Miss Hattie Sampson is improving rapidly, but is still confined to her home. Mrs. J. H. Kellogg is still unable to leave her home. Joseph Ingram has opened up a liard parlor in the Woodliff hall block. Miss May Sutton, of Hosmer street, will celebrate her eighteenth birthday Monday night by giving a party. Revival services are being held at St. John's, Shiloh and Antioch churches. Two members were received into St. John's church Sunday night. Mt. Zion church held its annual meeting and roll call Tuesday night. Mrs. C. A. Kelly is ill at her home on Crawford road. Samuel Webb, of Judd street, says he was employed for a day by the Cuyhaoga Telephone Co., and then dismissed because of his color. This company has asked favors of our churches and taxpayers. Just think of it! Walter Brooks and Ed W. Burrell, employees respectively of the Ohio senate and house, received ten days' pay for time spent in Columbus since December 30, teaching the men who succeeded them the duties of their positions. Read the Columbus letter elsewhere in this paper. The United States civil service commission announces that persons who desire to become eligible for appointment to the positions of assistant custodian, janitor, elevator conductor, engineer (second and third class), fireman, janitor, watchman, and other similar positions in the federal building in this city should apply for application blanks, which may be obtained at the collector of customs' office, or from the commission at Washington. No educational tests will be given for the positions, but applicants will be graded upon the elements of age, character as a workman, experience and physical qualifications, upon the information brought out in the answers made to the questions in the applications. Applicants must be between 21 and 50 years of age. Take the examination, all who can. This is a splendid opportunity. Felix Rosenberg, who writes "About Town Gossip" for the Plain Dealer, had the following in his published notes of a few days ago: "George A. Myers (barber at the Hollenden), wearing an immaculate white coat, bustled into The Hollenden office yesterday morning with a letter written on the stationery of the international committee of the Y. M. C. A. and dated Baltimore, asking the address of Mr. L. A. Humphrey. Hotels as a rule keep tab of the addresses of their customers and in that way are enabled to forward correspondence. It happened that Mr. R. A. McCartv was on duty at the time, and, remembering that Mr. Humphrey had recently passed from this life to another, and presumably happier one, said: "Why, don't you know that Mr. Humphrey is dead?" "But what address did he leave?" said Myers, apparently unimpressed by the information received. Bright, "boy!" Rosenberg was a major in the Eighth immune (volunteer) regiment (colored) during the recent war with Spain. His regiment did no fighting, however, but was south in camp. If you desire The Gazette delivered at your residence by carrier, send a card to Arthur Markowitz, 147 Scovill avenue. Tariff Leaguers Meet. New York, Jan. 19.—The American Protective Tariff league held its annual meeting here Thursday. There was a proposition to discuss a tariff poliev for Porto Rico and the Philippine islands, but it was decided that the time was not ripe. The following resolution was adopted: "That it is the duty of congress to place the American merchant marine upon the footing demanded allike by the possible exigencies of war, and the pressing requirements of our increasing export trade." Cannon Will Guard the Cabin: Columbus, Jan. 19.—The state board of agriculture has secured four cannon, which will be placed around the cabin in which President Grant was born, and which is now at the state fair grounds. The cannon were used by Ohio troops of Grant's brigade. BOOKER WASHINGTON Discusses the Movement for a New Insurance Organization for Our People. Chicago, Ill.—Hundreds of our people crowded into Bethel church Sunday to hear Principal Booker T. Washington discuss the movement for a new fraternal insurance organization for our people. Among those seated on the rostrum were the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch, State Attorney Charles H. Denen, Judge C. C. Kohlsaat, Judge Orrin C. Carter, Judge Richard Tuthill, Hon. Patrick H. O'Donnell and Miss Jane Adams, all white. Prof. Washington said: "In seeking to give encouragement to this movement I do so because it is in the line with the teaching to which my life is largely devoted—that of helping the race to prepare itself for industry, business, to exercise thrift and economy, to save money, to help lay up something for a rainy day. Neither actively, officially or financially can I enter into the business of this organization, for I am determined to let nothing draw me aside from the work that I have undertaken for the elevation of our people through the medium of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute at Tuskegee, Ala. "A few days ago I was asked by a gentleman in the north in what manner could the Negro's interests in the south be protected. My answer was: 'Assist us in making the Negro the most useful man in this community.' Usefulness will constitute our most lasting and potent protection whether we live in the north or in the south." CANNOT BE AVOIDED. A Russian Naval Officer Says War Between Russia and Japan Is Sure to Come. Chicago, Jan. 19—"War between Russia and Japan is looked for as inevitable by the naval officers of those countries who have been nearest the probable scene of future operations," said Lieut. Romanoff, of the Russian navy, who arrived in Chicago Thursday. The lieutenant has just completed a three years' cruise in Asiatic waters on a Russian battleship and is on his way to St. Petersburg. He continued: "Just how soon such a war may begin it is difficult to say, but events little short of miraculous must occur to avert it. In the event of such a war it is considered probable in Russian naval circles that Russia will have the aid of Germany and that England will take the other side. A general European war will follow the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Japan. "The movement of Russian troops towards the Afghanistan and British India borders, the mobilization of trans-Caspian troops at Baku and Herat and other military maneuverings on the part of Russia are taken in Russia to mean the beginning of a movement to eliminate English influence in territory heretofore held by her. It is certain that England will have to fight to retain her territory in the east." Hundreds are Refused. New York, Jan. 19.—George Van Siclen, treasurer of the American Transvaal fund, said Thursday that between ten and twenty young men applied to him every day to be sent to South Africa to fight on the Boer side. "Since the war started," said Mr. Van Siclen, "there have been 1,000 applications of men who want to mo to the Transvaal and fight England. I have not got the money to send them, and would not send them if I could. What would be the use of mv losing both men and money? The British cruisers would take the men off the ships before the vessels reached a South African port, and it costs $240 for even a steerage ticket to Delagoa Bay." 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Express.....* 6 45 m No. 26. Gallion Accommodation..... 9 45 m No. 36. Ind. & St. Louis Express.....* 2 50 m No. 46. Columbus & Clin. Express.....* 2 55 m No. 42. Winging Accommodation..... 6 35 m No. 2. Col. Clin. & Ind. Express..... 9 35 m No. 18. Southwestern Limited.....* 1 50 m Nos. 11 and 18 do not stop at Erie Ry. depot. No. 37, leaving at 8:30 p.m., has local sleeper for Cincinnati. Nos. 33 and 46 have dining cars. For tickets call on D. JAY COLLVER, city passenger and ticket agent. No. 116 Euclid Ave. (Colonial Arcade). Cleveland, O. WARREN J. LYNCH. G. P. & T. A., Cincinnati, O. Cleveland Union Station. Pennsylvania Lines. Foot of Bank Street. Ticket Offices at Station. Euclid Av., Woodland Av., and Weddell House corner. Through Trains run as follows by Central Time. *Daily. †Daily except Sunday. From Cleveland to Leave. Arrive Pittsburg & Bellaire. *7 00 am. *12 10 pm. Salem & Pittsburg. *8 00 am. *8 30 pm. Philadelphia & New York. *2 10 pm. *11 30 pm. 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Arrive. Depart. No. 1, Western Express... + 46 am 4 56 am No. 5, Standard Express... 7 06 pm 7 20 pm No. 3, Nickel Plate Ex... 11 13 am 11 20 am Local Freight... *3 56 pm *6 40 am *Daily. except Sunday. All express daily. Through sleepers on all trains, Chicago, Buffalo, New York, and Boston. Unexcelled dining cars and depot restaurants operated by the company. THE CLEVELAND, TERMINAL & VALLEY R. R. GO. Depot foot of South Water street. City office, 241 Superior street. Valley J. & Way Stations. Wheeling & Chicago.....*8 20 pm.*7 25 am Akron, Canton & Chicago.....*9 25 pm.*7 15 am Akron, Canton & Wheeling.....*8 15 am.*10 00 am Akron, Canton & Chicago.....*8 15 am.*3 15 am Akron, Canton & Chicago.....*8 15 am.*6 35 am Akron, Canton, Marietta Pittsburgh, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.....*10 70 am.*3 25 am *2 10 pm.*11 00 am *Daily except Sunday. *Daily Pulman palace vestibule sleeping cars between Cleveland and Chicago, also between Cleveland and Philadelphia. J. E. GALBRAITH. Traffic Manager. Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling R'y. VALLEY DEPOT. Depart. Arrive. Cleve & Wheeling Ex.....7 10 am.11 40 am Cleve. & Wheeling Ex.....1 00 am.7 15 am Cleve. Unrichsville Ac.....5 10 am.8 20 am Sunday trains between Cleveland and Uhrichsville arrive at 9:55 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Depart at 7:10 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. 3 M. $1000 REWARD. DR. SHEA. MARVELOUS MEDIUM. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business, journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know/no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions; don't ask you to write the names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly enclosed with his spirit friends, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show; can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell you what business is best for you and where. Can tell you how to win speedy marriage with one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, the best you can succeed when all others fail. Positive help and satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this refined christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness; can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now Rich, Happy and Successful In all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty and adversity. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you *v* secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice have often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriage and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all instances there are a class of men and women who claim theirs they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. DR. SHEA refers to the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland av. and Arthur Sewell, shipbuilder, South Brooklyn. All have known him the past seven years. He gives a free of charge of his time to the numerous five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is subject to. He is now and always has been a true friend to the colored people and always had a large patronage from them. Please Read the Following: "BROOKLYN, June 3, 1882.—This is to certify: I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city out of work and came home. What had I done anything undertook. What do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did; he told me the cause of all my trouble; he took me in and treated me like a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I met Dr. Shea. I did not help him, hok, sick or in trouble, to go to him at once. Sinceely, ALBERT AYERS, 2937 Atlantic avenue." "BROOKLYN, Aug. 15, 1891.—This is to certify that my husband had gone away and been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things DR. SHEA was doing I resolved to consult him. He told me my husband was alive and well and where he was told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He is home now came back like one from the dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost the sum of $2.0. I am a poor woman and I was most insane. I went to DR. SHEA and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I did find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so good that he most that can help people and tell them what to do. Sincerely, Mrs. MARY MILLER, South Plainfield, New Jersey. DR. SHEA DOCTOR SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Eclectic Medical Schools of Medicine His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worm, Liver Complaints, Deafness, Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility, Heart Disease, Consumption, Diseases of Women and Children, Pits, Injuries, Diseases and all strange and mysterious diseases which often don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they may be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He will honestly tell if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new successes. Has had ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlor. Is a registered physician. One embody for rheumatism just discovered, not known. Hopeless cases, and those that others cannot cure solicited to call. A perfect and radical cure warranted. 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The hard times of the past three or four years have been very destructive to all industrial affairs, and the railways have had an unusual amount of difficulty in making both ends meet. Roads that have, during this trying period, earned dividends while at the same time affording high class transportation facilities to their patrons, have, indeed, been fortunate. And such an event speaks well for the management of the roads. The record of the Nickel Plate road during the recent period of industrial depression has indeed been remarkable, and it speaks most eloquently of the conservative judgment of the managers. For this road has made great and steady progress in the material improvement of its roadway and appliances, and in perfecting its equipment. The interests of the public have been in nowise neglected; in fact, the success of this road has inured to the benefit of the public as much, if not more, than to the stockholders. The condition of the road today shows this. Great and valuable improvements of a permanent character have been made—in the shape of strengthening the roadway, bridges, and other accessories, and procuring new and improved safety appliances; new coaches have been added, elegant Wagner sleeping cars put on, new and powerful engines have been placed in service, and everything has been done to raise the standard of the road, to perfect its service, and to give it a leading place among the best roads in the country. The result has been obvious. The people have observed the progressive spirit of this road, have given it a liberal patronage, have enjoyed its excellent facilities, and that tells the whole story of a highly successful enterprise. Among the most noteworthy improvements effected by the Nickel Plate route is the introduction of a first-class dining car service which has won the approval of the best class of patrons. Then the coaches have been illuminated by the brilliant Pintsch gas, heated by steam, and placed in the care of a colored porter. So the passengers have had the best that money can afford, at the lowest rates. The through train service of the Nickel Plate, running in connection with the West Shore and Fitchburg railroads—over the great Hoosac Tunnel route, between New York, Boston and Chicago, ranks with the best in the country, and has become deservedly popular. Elegant new coaches, and palatial Wagner buffet sleeping cars run through without change; the service is unexcelled, the time fast, the scenery most fascinating. Located along the south shore of Lake Erie are many substantial and attractive summer resorts that are yearly growing in popularity, and this class of travel promises a continually increasing source of revenue to the Nickel Plate road. Energy a Factor All things come to him who waits, but the fellow who hustles does not have to wait so long.—St. Louis Star. 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The words were simple and pretty, With a tender final fall. Yet I swear that this old-time ditty Still holds my heart in thrall. It was sung by a girl whose fashion Can never grow stale nor old; But she and her young soul's passion Lie quiet in graveyard mold. It was not the music, I fancy. Nor the story—but just the way She sang, and the necromancy Wrought by a dear, dead day. At times they will play it to me Now—but my heart sinks low; It isn't the same that drew me There in the long ago. I miss the meaning; 'tis broken The spell of singer and song; I sigh for a vanished token, For a magic of yore i long. For the place where the voice would waver And a sob rise up in the throat, For the little pathetic quaver That wasn't on any note! —Richard Burton, in Saturday Evening Post. HELEN BLAZES By Frederick Van Rensselaer. THIS is a story of a mare that made her repuputation during the weeks of almost incessant fighting before Petersburg and Bermuda Hundred. She lost her life in a scrimmage in which she was nearly the whole thing, for she had a way of taking matters into her own control and carrying her rider into the thickest of the fight, whether he liked it or not. She was such a warrior herself that when she got worked up to the proper pitch she paid no attention to bugle calls or orders, and always started in to thrash the enemy single handed. That was one reason why she was called Helen Blazes. But there was another—her temper. The name was not spelled just that way by the boys of the Third New York cavalry, but Jeb Smith, the man who rode her—and the only man who ever could ride her—was a minister before the war broke out, so he changed the original three words of her name into two, thus quieting his conscience and satisfying "the boys" at the same time. She was picked up one night on a scouting expedition. Wink Tomkins brought her into camp the next morning, and he was a sight. You could hear him swearing at Blazes when they were a mile away, and between his curses and the laughter of his companions, and the plunging and kicking, biting and striking of the mare as they approached, it made a pretty sight for tired cavalrymen. "There, by thunder!" said Wink. "I've landed her here, 'cos I said I would. The fellow that can ride her, can have her, for all I care," and he pitched the lead rope to me. Blazes was a beauty, there was no denying that, and old McNamara—our captain—had his eye on her from the moment he saw her. Well, there's no use in describing all that happened then. It took six of us to get a saddle and bridle on her, and three out of the six were laid up unfit for duty for a week after it; and after that she threw, one after another, pretty near the whole company. Nobody could ride her until Jeb Smith came along. He had just been relieved from guard and was tired, but when his eyes lighted on the mare, he brightened up. "That's a beauty, boys," he said, for he was a great lover of horseflesh, if he was a parson. The mare was standing idle at that moment, as docile as a kitten, and nobody in the world would have guessed what devil there was in her. Tompkins drawled out: "Get on her back, parson, and try her." Mind you, there was not one in the crowd who had not tried her, and who could not show a substantial bruise for his temerity. But the parson never caught on at all, and we all stood back while he handed his piece to a comrade, and without a moment's hesitationfi walked straight up to the mare and began to rub her nose; and what's more, she seemed to like it. You could have purchased the whole company for a very small sum at that moment, for we felt mighty cheap. We didn't know whether it was jugglery, or what it was, but the fact remained that the mare did not treat him as she had treated us. "Say, parson," bawled Wink Tompkins, "have you ever seen the critter before?" "Certainly not," was the calm reply. "Why?" "Well. I'm blowed! Boys, there's suthin' in religion after all." While he was thus expressing himself, Jeb leaped into the saddle, and in a moment more he was riding around the place as easy as you please. Blazes single-footed, dog-trotted and cantered, and you'd have thought she was a Christmas-tree-rocking-horse, for all the ugliness she showed then. "Who owns her?" asked the parson. "You do, Jeb; you've earned her," said old Mac; and he walked away with a scowl on his face. Well, Jeb was delighted, and he listened with amazement when we told him what a circus we'd been having. It was plain that he did not believe all of it, and presently he led her away to the stable, took the saddle off and tied her. There was only a pole between the horses, and Jeb hadn't got half way back to where we were sitting, when there was the worst racket in that stable you ever heard. Youd have thought the rebs were after us for the noise and tumult. The horses neighed and squealed and you could hear boards splintering and timbers falling. Blazes had kicked herself loose, laid up two horses, scarred for life a half dozen more, and pawed her way right through the back of that place to liberty. She was pointing for home, too, when Jeb saw her. "Here, you!" he yelled, and she stopped and waited while he went up and caught her. We fixed up the stable, but we passed a unanimous resolution that Blazes couldn't tarry there any more, so the parson took her about 20 rods away and tled her to a fence. Then he gave her some oats, and you'd have thought she was the three graces rolled into one she was so quiet; but it didn't last long. She finished her oats, and maybe she got tired or thirsty, or something. Anyhow, she pulled away one section of the fence, and broke loose from that, and then she started for the stable again. Some of us heard the horses squealing and kicking, and we went down to see what was the matter, and I'm blessed if Blazes wasn't trying to eat them. She'd reach in and take a mouthful of loose flesh, set her teeth on it and pull, and then, when the horse she was biting kicked, she'd wheel and kick too. After that we made Jeb tie her with a chain and always to something that she could not pull aapart. She ruined ten horses, kicked one mule to death and another one so that we had to kill him, and she tore the clothes all off of a darky who tried to feed her one day; but it got to be an old story after awhile, and we didn't pay much attention. Nobody will ever forget the first time she was seen in a fight. You'd have thought she was human, from the sense she showed, and a fiend incarnate from the way she fought. Our company had been out on a sorie and we were on our way home, everybody giving Jeb and Blazes a wide berth, for she'd kick and bite everything in reach on the road as well as in the stable, when we came upon a detachment of rebel cavalry between us and home. They had more men than we did, but there was only one thing to do, and that was to charge—and we did it. I was abreast of Jeb when we got the word, and I never saw anything made of flesh and blood do what Blazes did then. Jeb couldn't hold her any more than you could hold a cyclone, and she ran like a streak of lightning. In the 30 or 40 rods between us and the confederates she got more than two rods ahead of the rest of us, so she struck the line first. I'll bet she covered 30 feet at every jump, and finally she took an ad-mighty plunge into the air, and landed plump on top of a confederate sergeant and his horse, knocking them both down as easily as she would a blade of grass. She reared and plunged, struck with her forefeet, kicked with her hind ones, and she used her teeth like a tiger. She'd grab a rebel horse by the throat and tear out a chunk of flesh; she'd seize a man by the leg or the arm, and pull him out of the saddle and trample upon him quicker than you could knock him out with a saber, and every time she had a chance she'd jump into the air and land right on top of horse and rider, and then bite and tear and strike her way through or past the next one she met. I don't see how Jeb ever stayed on her back, but he did, and he came out without a scratch, too. Nobody ever made fun of Blazes after that brush, but her greatest fight was her last one. We'd been out on a scouting and foraging expedition and were on our way back when we had that set-to. There were only ten of us, and we thought we had got past the point where we were likely to fall in with any rebs, when we saw a full company of confederate cavalry come over the top of a knoll not a quarter of a mile away. There was no use for us to try to run, for we would only have run into their lines, and there wasn't a man there who wanted to surrender, so we yelled back and started to meet them. We came together, and in a second we were all mixed up. They surrounded us like flies around a honey pot. We were so few that we could not keep together, and every man fought for himself, regardless of the others. Still, everybody could tell where Blazes was all the time, by the commotion she kicked up; and when in a fight like that one thing kicks up enough extra comotion to be noticed, you can bet it's moving. I got a bullet through my right shoulder and another one in my left arm, and I was helpless; and just then my horse got a saber clip on the side of his head which sent him crazy, and somehow, he managed to kick himself out of the melee before he dropped, which he did with one of my legs under him; but I was where I could see the fight, and I kept my eyes on Blazes. Just as I discovered her, I saw Jeb Smith pitch head first out of his saddle, and I knew that the parson was done for. Blazes seemed to know it, too. She had been wild before, but she became a perfect demon then. She must have known that she had no rider, and most horses quit fighting when the man is gone off from their backs; but she didn't. She only got wilder and went in for vengeance. She no longer paid any attention to the horses, but she went for the men, and whenever she grabbed one she literally tore him apart. Hundreds of shots were fired at her, and her body was covered with blood from the saber cuts she had received, but she pawed and kicked, and tore with her hoofs and teeth, turning like a cat, and bounding about with the ease and grace of a panther. Then, when most of our men had gone down, and when practically all that there was left for the rebs to fight was that wild mare, there was another yell from the top of the hill, and I saw three companies of our own men coming to the rescue. The Johnnies saw them, too, and they broke and ran, and as sure as I live, Blazes started after them. She overtook the last man and seized him by the shoulder, dragging him from his horse to the ground. As he fell he fired his pistol, and the shot went through her heart, but she clung to her prey and her body fell upon the man who killed her. There were only three of us left alive, out of the ten who went into that fight, and we felt almost as badly about Blazes as we did about our comrades. Poor Jeb was shot through the head, and never knew what struck him. We buried him and the mare side by side, and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd when we did it. She did more fighting that day than the whole ten of us, and there were over 300 wounds on her body when we found her.—Boston Globe. A. Skin Game Mr. Sportleigh—Not that I know of. Why do you ask. Miss Freshleigh? "Because I often read in the papers that so-and-so was scratched by its owner before the race."—Harlem Life. The washing in Egypt is usually done by the men. British India now has 140 colleges and 17,000 students. Only one-third of the population of Calcutta are females. The wages of a Chinaman at Amoy amount to about $5 a month. Relief is now being furnished 2,451,000 famine sufferers in India. The world's production of lead in 1898 amounted to 777,000 tons. Land in England is 300 times as valuable now as it was 200 years ago. About $50,000,000 worth of rubber was exported from Brazil last year. From Paris comes the news that purple hair will be the vogue this year. The Paris opera house, the largest theater in the world, covers three acres. Queen Victoria has not worn her crown 20 times during her entire reign. There are 10,000 miles of railway now in operation or under construction in Africa. Countess Castellane, who was Anna Gould, of New York, has the loveliest garden in France. The trains are to be forbidden to whistle within the limits of the city of Toronto on Sunday. The estimate is that Colorado, next year, will produce between $40,000,000 and $50,000,000 in gold. Germany is believed to be endeavoring to coerce Liberia into accepting a German protectorate. Denmark claims that there is not a single person in her domain who cannot read and write. A great many people are bound for Egypt this winter, now that the Seutdn is open for traveling. Germany has begun negotiations with Portugal for the purchase of Macao as a coaling station. France considers the reciprocity treaty with the United States too favorable to the latter country. In Mexico school children are allowed to smoke in school hours when their lessons are well prepared. Lord Salisbury has let his villa at Pteaulieu, near Nice, to Queen Isabella, of Spain, for four months. A Chicago professor figures it out that in 1,500 years hence the city will be inundated by Lake Michigan. Nearly 3,000 persons participated in a progressive euchre game at New York for the benefit of a church fund. Ann Ruth Seneca, an Indian Princess, is studying medicine at the Medical Chirurgical hospital in Philadelphia. Collis F. Huntington is nearly 90 years old, but plans ahead as though he were going to live a thousand years. Work of boring a tunnel through the Chilkoot pass has begun. It will be the passage way of a 37-mile electric road. Col. J. W. Forney, of Sumner county, Kansas, has shipped a box of 78 cans of corn for display at the Paris exposition. It is estimated that greater quantities of gold and silver have been sunk in the sea than are now in circulation on earth. Lumbermen are beginning to worry because snow has not fallen in sufficient quantity to expedite their operations in the woods. Gold, silver, steel, aluminium and lead, when immersed in tauric acid, a new chemical discovery, becomes as pliable and ductile as putty. Fair-haired people have the best heads of hair, 140,000 to 160,000 being quite an ordinary crop of hairs on the head of a fair man or woman. "The Ants" is the name of a society of protestant young women of France. They number 20,000, and their object is work among the poorer classes. The regalia worn by Washington as a mason is owned in Goodland, Kan., It consists of an apron and baldric, and is the property of J. T. Smith. Thirteen months ago a buffalo was killed by the Dold Packing Co., at Wichita, and the meat has been in cold storage ever since. Some of it was sold at the rate of $2 per pound, and was found to be very tender and in first-class condition. In Colombia the snow line is about 14,000 feet; in Ecuador, near the equator, about 17,000 feet; in Peru and Bolivia, about 15,000 feet, and in Chile, from 13,000 feet in the neighborhood of Santiago to 3,000 feet at the Straits of Magellan. The Austrian emperor's crown was recently photographed in order to correct imperfect representations of it on coins and official documents. The crown is regarded as one of the finest works of European goldsmiths. The material alone is worth $500,000. Some of the wise men of Boston have been asked to say who in their opinion is the greatest man the nineteenth century has produced. Most of them vote for Abraham Lincoln. Others whose claims are recognized are Darwin, Spencer, Bismarck, Gladstone and Edison. The statistics of the Connecticut railroads for the last fiscal year show that 50,269,468 passengers were carried on those roads and not a passenger was killed. The ancient irigate Franklin, a relic of the old wooden navy, which has been used for many years as receiving ship at the Norfolk navy yard, is soon to be a deserted hulk. Capt. Sigsbee, the hero of the Maine, and who will take charge of the naval intelligence bureau on February 1, has purchased a house in Washington, which will soon be occupied by the Sigsbee family. Maryland is agitating road improvement, and the figures gathered by the geological survey show that of 14,483 miles of public road in the state only 1,360 are improved. One branch of the Georgia legislature has just passed a resolution providing for submitting to the vote of the people the question of holding biennial sessions of the legislature. The will of Jacob Kramer, who was a saloon and hotel keeper in Jersey City, leaves his money, after the payment of his funeral expenses, for a banquet to all who attended his funeral. Millions of Women Use Cuticura Soap Exclusively for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales, and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitening, and healing red, rough, and sore hands, in the form of baths for annoying irritations, inflammations, and chafings, or too free or offensive perspiration, in the form of washes, for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sanative antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, and especially mothers, and for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery. No amount of persuasion can induce those who have once used it to use any other, especially for preserving and purifying the skin, scalp, and hair of infants and children. CUTICURA SOAP combines delicate emollient properties derived from CUTICURA, the great skin cure, with the purest of cleansing ingredients and the most refreshing of flower odors. No other medicated or toilet soap ever compounded is to be compared with it for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, scalp, hair, and hands. No other foreign or domestic toilet soap, however expensive, is to be compared with it for all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nursery. Thus it combines in ONE SOAP at ONE PRICE, viz., TWENTY-FIVE CENTS, the BEST skin and complexion soap, the BEST toilet and BEST baby soap in the world. All that has been said of Cuticura Soap may be said with even greater emphasis of CUTICURA OINTMENT, the most delicate and yet most effective of emollients, and greatest of skin cures. Its use in connection with Cuticura Soap (as per directions around each package), in the "ONE NIGHT CURE FOR SORE HANDS," in the "INSTANT RELIEF TREATMENT FOR DISFIGURING ITCHINGS AND IRRITATIONS," and in "A SHAMPOO FOR FALLING HAIR, and ITCHING, SCALY SCALPS," and in many uses too numerous to mention, is sufficient to prove its superiority over all other preparations for the skin. Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor. Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP (25c.), to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales and soften the thickened cuticle, CUTICURA Ointment (50c.), to instantly allay itching, inflammation, and irritation, and soothe and heal, and CUTICURA RESOLVENT (50c.), to cool and cleanse the blood. A SINGLE SET is often sufficient to cure the more torturing, disfiguring, itching, and burning skin, scalp, and blood humors, with loss of hair, when all else fails. Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston. Send for "A Book for Women," free. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family, Pills are the best Words and Their Effects "Do you believe in the influence of single words on a person's character? Some poetical fellow has advanced the theory, you know." "Yes, I do. There's my wife, for instance. She rises in the morning pale and listless. She picks up the morning paper. Suddenly her eye brightens, her face flushes, her whole appearance changes. A single word has wrought the miracle." "What's the word?" "Bargains!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Many People Cannot Drink coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can drink Grain-O when you sleep and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get a package from your grocer to-day. Try it in place of coffee. 15 and 25c. For the Holiday Trade: "What!" she exclaimed, "you want $2.50 for this? Why, when I priced the same thing here a month ago it was only $2.20." "Very likely," replied the honest salesman. "That was before we began our marked-down sale for the holidays."—Chicago Post. Coughing Leads to Consumption. Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and 50 cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous. A woman's way is to get the best of an argument and then cry as though her heart would break because she has done so.—Philadelphia Times. Children Shout for Joy When they take Hoxsie's Croup Cure for Coughs, Colds and Croup. It is so nice and cures so quick. Does not nauseate. 50 cents. Clam chowder is often productive of the deepest melancholy.-Chicago Daily News. I can recommend Piso's Cure for Consumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. D. Townsend, Ft. Howard, Wis., May 4, '94. RUMBLE OF RAILWAYS. Sweden has $175,540,000 invested in railroads. Nearly $5,000,000 was taken in at one of the seven railway stations at Berlin in 1898 and nearly $4,000,000 at another. The Italian railways have promised the pope a 70 per cent. reduction in railway fares for the jubilee year if they are assured of 250,000 visitors. It is ascertained on scientific data that the air resistance to a railway train of average weight moving 60 miles an hour is 11,374 pounds—nearly six tons. One of the old Stockton & Darlington engine drivers has just retired from active service. He has been an engine driver since 1853, and in the 46 years he has traveled nearly 2,000,000 miles on the footplate of his engine. At a recent inspection of the Southern Punjab railway in India by the government inspector it was found that creosoted pine ties in service on this road were in good condition, while untreated deodar ties were being seriously attacked by white ants. A quick way to coal locomotives has been introduced. The engine is run under a trestle which supports a well-filled coal box. The fireman touches a button, the bottom of the box is opened and the tender is instantly supplied with coal. At a recent congress of Russian railway physicians it was decided that there should be erected at various places hospital stations and baths, and that in some regions special bathing cars should be run, as is now done along the Siberian railway. An Appeal to Humanity Generally. We need your assistance in announcing to the world the greatest remedy that Science has ever produced, and you need our assistance to secure relief for yourself and friends through Swanson's "5-DROPS." As surely as the American Navy has conquered and will conquer all that opposes it, so will "5-DROPS" unfailingly conquer Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Kidney Troubles, Lumbago, Catarrb of all kinds, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Backache, Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Heart-Weakness, Toothache, Earache, Bronchitis, etc. "5-DROPS" is the name and the dose. Trial bottles 25c. Large bottles, containing 300 doses, $1.00, prepaid by mail or express. Six bottles for $5.00. Write now, and the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., 164 Lake St., Chicago, Ill., will immediately give your order attention. Abnormal. Mammy—I wouldn't want no gal ob mine to marry dat Sam Johnson. Dinah—Yo' wouldn't? "No. Why, dat fellah am jes' as crazy 'bout dress as a sensible niggah ud be 'bout watahmillions!"—Puck. Largest Seed Growers in the World. The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., recently shipped Twenty thousand bushels of seed potatoes to Alabama, Florida, Texas and other southern points. This firm is the largest grower of seed potatoes as also farm seeds in the world. "When a man's young he's anxious to show his knowledge," said the Manayunk philosopher; "and when he gets older he's just as anxious to conceal his ignorance."—Philadelphia Record. The Queen & Crescent Only through Pullman line to Florida. The Queen & Crescent only through car line to Asheville. A man can't make his home brighter by making light of his wife's trouble.—Chicago Dispatch. Lane's Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. The great virtue is industry; all the other virtues follow in its train.—Atenison Globe. The Million Dollar Potato. Most talked-of potato on earth; the next is Sunlight; which is fit to eat in 35 days. Send this notice and 5c to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., for their great catalog. [k] Men who have committed no crimes sometimes lie awake nights and can't sleep, but the women don't believe it. — Atchison Globe. We always criticise; others find fault. — Philadelphia Times. A Busy Woman is Mrs. Pinkham. Her great correspondence is under her own supervision. Every woman on this continent should understand that she can write freely to Mrs. Pinkham about her physical condition because Mrs. Pinkham is Awoman and because Mrs. Pinkham never violates confidence and because she knows more about the ills of women than any other person in this country. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has cured a million sick women. Every neighborhood, almost every family, contains women relieved of pain by this great medicine. I AYERS PILLS Look at yourself! Is your face covered with pimples? Your skin rough and blotchy? It's your liver! Ayer's Pills are liver pills. They cure constipation, biliousness, and dyspepsia. 25c. All druggists. Want your moustache or beard a beautiful brown or rich black? Then use BUCKINGHAM'S DYE for the Whiskers 50 cts. of DRUGGISTS, OR R. P. HALL & Co. NASHUA, N. M. Dr.Bull's COUCH SYRUP Cures Croup and Whooping-Cough Unexcelled for Consumptives. Gives quick, sure results. Refuse substitutes. Salzer's Rape gives Rich, green food, at 25c. a ton BUY NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS FARM SEEDS Salzer's Seeds are Warranted to Produce. Mahon Luther, E.T. Troy, P.a., astonished the world by growing 250 bushels Big Four Oats; J. Breider, Mishcott, Wils., 113 bus, barley; and H. Lovejoy, Rush Wagner, Wils., 113 bus, barley; and S. Salzer, oorn per acre. If you doubt, write them. Wewish to gain 200,000 new customers, hence will send on trial 10 DOLLARS WORTH FOR 10c. 10 pkgs of rare farm seeds, Salt Bush, the 3-eared Corn—Spez, producing 80 bush. food and 4 ton hay per acre—above oats and barley. Bromus inermis the green weed. Spring Wheat, &., including our mamm- moth Plant. Fruit and Seed Catalog, telling all about Salzer's Great Million Dollar Potato, all mailed for 10c. postage; positive feedback. Bloe get a bonus. beed Potatoes $1.29 a bbl. and up. Please send this adv. with 10c. to Salzer. 35 pkgs earliest veg- ble seeds, $1.00. Catalog alone, 55. MILLIONS OF AGRES ECACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE of choice agricultural lands now opened for cattle appreciation and Canada. Here is grown the celebrated No.1 Hard Wheat, which brings the highest price in the market of cattle. Unsands of cattle are fastened for market without being fed grain, and with cure a free home in Western Canada. Write the Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, or address the Undersigned, who will mail you atlases, pamphlets, etc. free of coat. F. PEDLEY. Supt. of Im- migration, M. V. MCIINNON. No.1 Merrill Block, Detroit, Mich. READERS OF THIS PAPER DESIRED TO BUY ANYTHING ADVERTISED IN ITS COLUMNS SHOULD INSIST UPON HAVING WHAT THEY ASK FOR, REFUSING ALL SUBSTITUTES OR IMMITATIONS. Just as cheap as poor ink. VIRGINIA FARMS for SALE—Good land, good neighbors, schools and churches convenient. Mild, healthy climate, free from extremes of both heat and cold. Low prices and easy terms. Write for free catalogue. R. B. CHAFFIN & CO. (linc.), RICHMOND, Va. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY: gives quick relief and cures worm cases. Book of testimonials and 10 days' treatment Free. Dr. H. H. GREEN'S SONS, Box D, Atlanta, Ga. A. N. K.—C 1796 PATENTS Advice as to patentability and inventors' guides free. S. H. EVANS, 1000, Washington, D. C. ```markdown ```