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THE GAZETTE. One Year. 61 80 Six Months. 1 00 Three Months. 50 Subscribers are requested to remit 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 Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Case Library Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature. 1 894 to 1 898. 1 900 to 1 902. CLEVELAND, OHIO. DEC. 29, 1900. 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. A few years ago we begged the Afro-American member of the Indiana legislature to try to pass an anti-lynching bill similar to Ohio's law, furnishing him with a copy, but we pled in vain. That state seems to be striving for the lynching record, at least as far as the north is concerned. Will the editor of the Star of Zion explain how he reaches the conclusion that "Robert Wilcox," Hawaii's congress delegate-elect, "is a Negro" or any part of one?—Cleveland Gazette. Yes, sir. From the associate press dispatch. Now explain how you reach the conclusion that he is not a Negro nor any part of one.—Star of Zion. With pleasure. Wilcox's parents—one white, the other a Hawaiian—were neither Negro nor part Negro. WANTS A POLITICAL CRUMB. We are glad to see that the New York Age finally recognizes the correctness of our position (and in a column editorial too) which we took and maintained throughout the recent campaign and since, namely: That a reduction of the representation in congress (by that body) of the four southern states which have adopted anti-franciise state constitution amendments, before the Supreme court has passed upon the constitutionality of the same, would be a quasi-endorsement of disfranchisement—a very dangerous and hurtful thing not only to our people, but to the entire population of this country. The matter cannot be properly considered by congress until the Supreme court has passed upon it as indicated. A few of our exchanges were prompt to recognize this fact and admit the correctness of our position. The Age's editor, however, either could not see the point or was not brave enough to make public expression of the fact prior to the recent election. That he has done so at this late date is better than not doing the proper thing at all. Editor Fortune is wrong when he intimates that congress cannot legislate against lynching and mob violence. The fact is, it can, but won't, and that is why we have for years encouraged our people to seek state legislation against the evil, feeling that there is a possibility of many states doing what Ohio has done. The Age takes us severely to task because we said we feel sure the editor of the paper was grievously disappointed over the few lines relative to mob violence McKinley's recent message contained, and that he was "cussing" angry over a failure to find even a line in the message anent disfranchisement. We regret exceedingly that we have for years been laboring under the delusion that our friend Fortune was so much more of a true and loyal race man and advocate than he admits he is. If he is not and was not grievously disappointed and "cussing" angry, it is without a doubt because of a truckling spirit which usually precedes the fawning so characteristic of the individual who is seeking a political crumb from the tables of the powers that be. This will also explain his several recent attempts and vain ones too, to apologize for the president's failure to do his clear duty in his recent message to congress. No amount of explanation upon the part of The Age, or any thing or person will convince intelligent Afro-Americans that the president did not signally fail to do his duty not only to them, but to the entire country when he neglects in his message to call upon congress for action in the matter of mob violence and lynching and to treat the vital question of disfranchisement. WHO WINS? Perhaps there is no question that confronts the young men of our time more frequently than that of getting along in life. Having acquired a fair education, the next thing to be determined is what is best to do. But the secret of success is not involved so much in finding some suitable occupation in which to engage, as it is in sticking to the business of our choice or in keeping constantly employed in some honorable calling. No one can always be suited in the task before him. But it is far better to hold on to a job than relinquish it to do nothing at all. Worse still, for we find not a few young men who abandon their occupation to stroll around to live on their scanty earnings. Can anyone hope or expect to succeed at that rate? No industrious person ever has any time to waste in idleness. There comes a time in the life of every individual that he may find himself out of employment. How important then that we keep on doing. Success or failure is the immense issue that confronts us all. An indolent, worthless person without resolution or purpose if he will not resolve to conquer and win suc- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1900. cess may as well hunt his burying ground. It is no excuse to say: "I have tried in so many pursuits and have failed in all—it is not my lot to succeed." Such a theory is a bad one and cannot win. Our only possible chance of success is to keep on trying. Resolution and purpose bring more than a triumph. Strange, however, too, that we see many persons toiling constantly the livelong day and yet save nothing of their income. They are always hard up, always with empty pockets and ready to borrow. The truth is, such persons know nothing about economy or are given to habits which should be speedily abandoned. No man should live beyond his income and none should be without a bank account. Let him be noble and generous and his motives high and brave, but let him content himself with humble means, humble living and ordinary attire until circumstances shall allow otherwise. The best way to keep out of debt is never to make one, or to be prompt in meeting every obligation. Fair dealing with all men opens the avenues of business and brings prosperity. Hope drives away the darkest cloud and spurs us to overcome obstacles and grasp the jewel of our ambition. But we must be helpers in this fast growing world. A man only succeeds by helping others to be helped in turn. Selfishness cannot win. Narrowness and intrigue are sure to bring their own reward. Common sense and tact are elements highly essential to aid one in keeping on the main road to fortune. In no event is it safe to despond. It is well to seek means and ways for everything and to keep on trying, never wearying, never doubting. One's resources beget others, from which we plan and build to the highest sky. The human and the divine hand are to be attendants in all our endeavors and by the guidance of the divine we cannot fail. But each one must do his own work, do it well, do it efficiently and constantly and win his own way. He is a success who toils year after year and saves the profits of his earnings. THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW CENTURY. The infusion of a strong and aggressive spirit into the life of the new century will be the sequence of the world's incomparable achievements. Nations have scarcely dreamed of such a sublime realization as has come upon the world. Growth, development and progress have marked the dawn of the opening century pregnant with promises destined to attain a glorious fulfillment. Nothing so animates the spirit of the age as the assurance we have that a grander and brighter era awaits earth's teeming millions. The world is just in the vigor of its youth and every century but reveals the truth of man's wonderful evolution. In the present closing period it has doubled itself in all its vast and composite interests. It has disclosed the astounding capabilities of man in his relation to nature and science, and has emphasized more conclusively that he is the crowning masterpiece in the workmanship of God's creation. A retrospection of the march of nations tells of the growing spirit of growing generations. It becomes then a matter of pride and congratulation, that we are not dumb driven cattle, but heroes in the struggle of life, giving strength, vitality and inspiration to each coming morrow, to each age and century. Amid all the periods, none has so strikingly demonstrated the power and skill of man as that which encompasses the last ten decades of years. Touching the masterly achievements won in all the departments of literature, science and learning. America, despite all odds, has forged her way to the front as a strong competitor in bringing nations to realize the magnitude of their high mission on earth. The work accomplished has aroused the sleeping energies of mankind and infused a spirit of enthusiasm, of thought and activity, that arms the new century with renewed purpose to reach the climax of man's best conceptions and aspirations. Steam and electricity, the twin genii of the nineteenth century have enthroned the world with a power unsurpassed in any previous age. The sublime exhibitions of electro magnets and electric sparks have startled the scientific world with the demonstrations of the mysterious white luminary developed into the arc and incandescent lights, the result of Edison's untiring labors. Our machinery everywhere is supplied with electrical engines and the great cities of our time are electrically lighted, our trolley cars, elevators, launches, automobiles and escalators are all moved by the astonishing power of electricity. Our factories and press rooms, electric piano-players, phonographs, X ray machines, electric cooking stoves, search lights for bat tleships, electric fire and burglar alarms, electro-plating machines, electrical medical batteries and electrocution for capital offenders all serve to facilitate and accommodate man's purposes. Miles of poles and miles of telegraph wires are now operated, flashing messages from sea to sea and from country to country, while the mighty cables of the ocean have united nations and kingdoms in the bonds of intelligence and friendship. Genius has infused a new and progressive spirit into the mind and heart of the age. It has kindled a torch which shall illumine the coming years with an effulgence that shall glow with increasing brightness and encircle the earth with a halo of imperishable glory. In these coming years may the genius of man build upon a broad and enduring plane upon which shall burn the fire-altars of liberty for every tongue and kindred spirit of liberty. On! Pause not in thy flight till every land is free, till every cause is won. Mr. and Mra. Robert Jones have moved from 360 Central avenue to 41 Maple street. A REPUBLICAN SUCCESS. Rural Free Delivery of Mails a Beneficent Result of McKinley's Administration. The rural free delivery has been such a surprising success that it has no open opponents. This has not always been the case. When the experiment was proposed by the Harrison administration it was quite generally condemned and congress made a meager appropriation for a very limited trial of the scheme. It was denounced on the ground that it would involve an expense far beyond the advantage promised. When the Cleveland administration succeeded that of Gen. Harrison a halt was called and the postmaster general demonstrated that rural free delivery of mails was impracticable because of the great cost. The scheme of the Harrison administration slumbered four years. The McKinley administration took up free delivery in earnest, and under the energetic direction of ex-Assistant Postmaster General Heath the experiment was pushed with vigor and intelligence. Rural free delivery is more than the word success would imply, since it is the adoption of a new policy that is certain to change the relation of city and country to an extent that may be called revolutionary. To the middle of November 2,614 routes had been established in 44 states, serving a population of nearly 2,000,000 people. By July 1 next 4,300 routes will have been established, carrying the mail daily to 3,500,000 people. Deducting the expense of the old system as far it has been discontinued, and making allowance for the increase of revenues under the new system, the cost of free rural delivery is about 66 cents per capita. At the present time 31,000,000 residents of cities and towns have free delivery. In the hamlets and on the farms within the limits of a reasonably free delivery system are 21,000,000 farmers and villagers to whom a daily mail service can be extended at a cost of $13,782,224. If congress could be induced to cut off the flagrant abuses of the regulation of second class matter, enough would be saved to the postal revenues to pay the entire expense of rural delivery and something to spare. The scheme for a rural free delivery is a republican device. It was urged by Mr. Wanamaker when he was postmaster general, and was started to be quickly abandoned. It was taken up by the present administration, never having had the support of democrats in congress until it was an assured success. Rural free delivery is one of the great services which the republican party has rendered the country. It is of vast consequence to the large farm areas that its full benefits will not be realized for years. The agents of parties are criticised oftener than applauded—criticised for insignificant and seeming defects. Would it not be fair, once in awhile, to recall a great service like the free rural delivery and place it to the credit of the party which has rendered it?—Indianapolis Journal. INFLATION BY PROSPERITY. Increase of Money in Circulation Through an Honest Policy. In the report of the director of the mint appears convincing evidence of the utter absence of any necessity for an artificial inflation of our national currency. For the fiscal year we produced $71,000,000 in gold, over $6,000,000,000 in excess of the output during the banner year of our history. The world produced $306,000,000, a gain of $19,000,000, and this despite the practical closing of the Transvaal mines because of war. Statistics upon this subject, as affecting the United States, throw additional light upon a feature of the recent report of the secretary of the treasury. Within the comparatively short period of four years there has been an increase of 33 per cent., or $500,000,000, in the circulating medium of this country, fully meeting the demands because of extraordinary emergencies and of the increased volume of money moving in response to enlarged and more active industries. Nearly two-thirds of this expansion has been in gold coin and certificates; one-fifth in silver dollars, certificates and subsidiary silver coin, and the remainder in government and national bank notes. This keeping pace upon a solid footing with the most wonderful development of general prosperity in the history of the country should certainly silence those who would have made us the silver dumping ground of the world, on the plea that we could not have enough money with which to carry on business unless this suicidal policy were resorted to. The increase that has been made in a currency that is good the world over, is greater by 50 per cent. than all the mints in the country could have turned out in silver had they worked at their fullest capacity, 24 hours a day. Our home crop of gold is annually increasing, and the gold of the old world is flowing to our markets. A great nation is permitted to vindicate the adage of honesty as a policy. Detroit Free Press (Dem.). Mr. Bryan's finish is in sight. He formally announces that he will establish a weekly newspaper in Lincoln, to be devoted to the principles of the Kansas City platform. If he ever had any chance of election to the presidency it will be gone before he has been editing three months. But what fun Editor J. Sterling Morton will have with his Lincoln contemporary, and what a relief to the rest of us when Mr. Bryan gets a newspaper of his own to advertise himself. "Mine enemy" who writes a book runs great risks, but when he starts a paper he is simply inviting grief in varied and bitter form. Minneapolis Tribune. The boom which started in business immediately after McKinley's reelection is going to pull the country's total of bank clearances above the mark of 1899, which year broke all records. St. Louis was affected less by the Bryanite hold-up of industries during the three months immediately preceding the election than was any other prominent city in the country. St. Louis' clearings in 1900 will make a good-sized gain over those of 1899. St. Louis Globe-Democrat. HARMONY OF DEMOCRATS. Prospective Reunion of Old Enemies Through Relegation of the Money Issue. Is there balm in Gilead? Are the democrats getting together? One of the strongest opponents of the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 has been David B. Hill. He has fought the issue in all of its phases. He fought it with such energy in 1896 that when it triumphed at Chicago in spite of him he retired to his tent and took no part in the campaign. He fought it vigorously at Kansas City last summer, and although he was again worsted the triumph over him was by so narrow a margin he swallowed his discomfiture and took the stump for Mr. Bryan. But he did not advocate free silver. He remained opposed to that, and he is opposed to it-to-day. Mr. Hill and his friends believe that Mr. Bryan sacrificed an opportunity of election last month on the altar of silver. One of the strongest advocates of the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 has been ex-Representative A. J. Warner, of Ohio. He has for years been in the forefront of the battle. His motto has been, no quarter, no surrender. He spoke for silver when in congress, and, like Mr. Bryan, when he left congress he became a kind of roving advocate of the white metal. The lecture field did not attract him, but as an officer of the Bimetallic league he visited every section of the country and supervised the organization of political clubs in silver's interests. He actively supported Mr. Bryan in 1896, and it was reported that democratic success that year would result in a handsome recognition of Gen. Warner's services on the part of Mr. Bryan. An office of honor with large emoluments attached was to be besewed on the Buckeye champion of silver. But things have changed—changed with Gen. Warner. On the 8th of January, Jackson's day, the democrats of Columbus, O., are to have a celebration. They are to meet, not to praise silver, but to bury it. They are getting ready for 1904, and, as they believe, none too soon. And note the names of the principal orators of the occasion. David B. Hill and A. J. Warner! And note what Gen. Warner is quoted as saying but the other day on the subject of silver: "There is no money issue in any party now. An enormous increase in our supply of gold from an unexpected quarter has given us an increase in our supply of redemption money greater than was contemplated in the demand for free silver coinage at 16 to 1. We needed more money and we got it. It matters not whether it is of yellow or white metal. An era of prosperity is here." Now if Mr. Hill and Gen. Warner can stand comfortably together on the same platform, after years of separation over silver, what is to prevent, if the overtures are delicately managed, a wide spread of this spirit of adjustment?—Washington Star. BRYAN'S CANDIDACY. The Defeated Popocat Thinks the Democracy Will Act the Fool Again. Mr. Bryan has recovered his breath and, being sure of his wind, enters the lists for the third battle. In a published communication Mr. Bryan announces the democratic platform for 1904. His announcement of that platform is in itself an announcement of his candidacy for the nomination in 1904. The self-declared candidacy is made more emphatic because he insists that the platform for 1904 shall be the same which he forced upon the Kansas City convention this year, and which he says he had a right to force upon the convention because in all but two states the delegates had been instructed for his renomination. At the beginning of the democratic platform for 1904 Bryan places the distinctively Bryanistic doctrine of free silver. He does that because he knows that he rises or falls with free silver. Bryan reads out of the party for 1904, as for 1900 and 1896, the gold democrats. In his eyes defeat for the democratic party is less to be deplored than obscurity for Bryan. Perpetual candidacy brings Bryan a better income than ever did the practice of law. But will the democratic party be asinine enough to accept again the leadership of Bryan? Bryan thinks it will be, and he can claim the law of probability as a witness that if that party has done an idiotic thing twice it is likely to do it the third time.—Troy Times. COMMENT AND OPINION At present democrats are very little disposed to look forward, but four years hence they will learn some valuable lessons, if so inclined, by looking backward.—Indianapolis Journal. Adlai Stevenson does not display as much interest in the defeat of the democratic party as Mr. Bryan does. But then this was to have been Mr. Stevenson's second helping.—Washington Star. McKinley had in the state of New York a majority of 96,072 over all other candidates. Such figures were unknown before the democratic party dropped to its present level.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Apparently Mr. Bryan has started in to write for publication and for compensation. Surely newspapers will not be so foolish as to contract for his interviews with himself at space rates! —Indianapolis News (Ind.). Mr. Bryan's decision to start a weekly newspaper for the airing of his views is wise and should be satisfying to the public, for this means that the disowned prophet of the democracy run to seed will secure a harmless outlet for his superabundance of energy. —Pittsburgh Leader. Senator Hanna has been the recipient of more abuse than praise, but the delegate in the convention of the Federation of Labor who declared that he would prefer Mr. Hanna in the cabinet over any representative of labor paid him a compliment worth having. Indianapolis Journal. William Jennings Bryan is to be admired for his courage, if not praised for his discretion. The man who can deliberately start a paper in defense of the principles of the Kansas City platform after reading the returns of the last election is certainly not lacking in nerve.-Detroit Journal. DOCKERY IN CONGRESS. Although No Longer a Member of the House He Began Present Session in the Old Way. Ex-Congressman Dockery has been elected governor of Missouri, says the Chicago Record, but like the rest of mankind, he is a creature of habit, and comes strolling into Washington this year at the opening of congress, as he has done for the last 20 years. Dockery is absent-minded also, and forgot that he was no longer a member of the house of representatives. On the first day of the session he entered the hall, hung his coat and hat on the old peg in the cloak-room. X ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY. (For Many Years a Congressman, Now Governor of Missouri.) said good morning to the doorkeeper, got into the barber's chair and was shaved, and then went out and took his former seat about half way down the third aisle on the democratic side. A new member from Virginia noticed a fine specimen of statesmanship occupying his chair and chatting familiarly with the neighbors around him, but was too much of a gentleman to interrupt the conversation, so he went off and sat down somewhere else. When the house was called to order Dockery nodded assent as he used to do, he arose and bowed his head reverently during the chaplain's prayer, and then listened attentively to the reading of the journal to see if he could detect anything to criticise or to object to, but it was short and sweet and offered no chance to find fault. When Mr. Hull offered a resolution for the consideration of the army bill Dockery arose to discuss the proposition when somebody pulled his coat-tail and reminded him that ex-members are not permitted to participate in the debate. Dockery turned red in the face, left the seat, grabbed his overcoat and hat and rushed over to the room of the committee on appropriations, where he laid his head upon the breast of Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois, and wept bitterly. From that time on he has not entered the house of representatives, and as soon as he can get a railroad pass he is going home. Mr. Dockery was one of the few who have retired from congress voluntarily. He was a useful and an influential member, but, like Alexander the Great, he sighed for other worlds to conquer. Although the governorship of Missouri is a high honor, worthy of the most ambitious of men, nevertheless Dockery's habits, formed early in life, of objecting to republican schemes of legislation are difficult to overcome. EDGAR D. CRUMPACKER. Indiana Congressman Who Wants to Reduce South's Representation in the House. Congressman Edgar D. Crumpacker, who proposes to reduce the representation of those southern states J. B. EDGAR D. CRUMPACKER. (Indiana Congressman Who Wants to Reduce Southern Representation.) which have disfranchised the negroes, represents the Third district of Indiana and is now serving his second term in congress. He has been practicing law in Valparaiso since 1876, and was appellate judge in Indiana from 1891 to 1893. It is understood that Mr. Crumpacker will push the bill which he introduced recently, and which reduces the representation in proportion to the vote cast at the last election by the southern states involved. He is an ardent republican, and before his departure for Washington he told his friends he would force the house to a consideration of this measure. A High... Respected Citizen; St. Clairsville, O.—Mr. S. W. Cochran, of this city, an old and respected citizen, has lived here for over thirty years. He does practically all of the transfer business, has accumulated considerable wealth, and is a citizen in whom the Afro-American residents take great pride. 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I would advise all in bad deeds or in trouble to go to him atones. Sincerely, ALBERT AYERS, 237 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 u. 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 gifted in our midst that can help people and tell them what to do. Sincerely, Mrs. MARY MILLER. South Plainfield, New Jersey. DR. SHEA can show thousands such as the 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, Catarr. Dropy Piles, Nervous Debility, Hears Disability, Piles, Nervous Debility, Hears Disability, Children, Fits, Kidney Diseases and all strange and mysterious diseases with others 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 hospitals. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parliars. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a liliment. Hopeless cases and those that others cannot cure solicited to call. A perfect and radical cure warranted. Fat folks made thin the childless made parents. "CLOSED SUNDAY." 6g1 Fulton St., Brooklyn, New York. Mention this paper. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Guarantee Savings & Loan Company At the Close of Business, Sept. 15, 1900. Commenced Business November 15, 1895. RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES. Cash on hand, Sept 15, 1900. $ 11,280.24 Mortgage loans. 482,187.96 Stock loans. 12,100.00 Furniture and fixtures. 2,148.02 Real estate. 600.00 Insurance and taxes, advanced. 891.83 Sundry accounts. 444.87 Books and supplies. 1,256.38 Total resources. $510,888.60 LIABILITIES. Permanent stock (inc. div.) $118,500.00 Prepaid stock (inc. div.) 1,750.00 Paid up stock (inc. div.) 88,873.00 Installment stock (inc. div.) 278,013.00 Bills payable 11,000.00 Unfinished loans 13,798.81 Deposits 1,000.00 Contingent fund. 931.00 Total liabilities. $1510,888.60 "Money at Interest is a Good Silent Partner." STATE OF OHIO. CUTAHOGA COUNTY. J. A. Blodt, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the Secretary of THE GUARANTEE SAVINGS & LOAN COMPANY, of Cleveland. Ohio, and that the foregoing is a true report of the affairs, and business of said business, and books at the house of business on Sept. 15, 1900. J. A. Blodt. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of Sept., A. D., 1900. NICKEL RATE. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis R.R. All trains stop at Euclid avenue, Broadway and Pearl street. City ticket office 189 Superior street. Tel. Main 218. All trains arrive and depart from Van Buren St. Union Passenger Station, Chicago. Eastward. Arrive. Depart. No. 6. Standard Express. 9 55 am 10 12 am No. 4. Eastern Express. 2 06 am 2 16 am No. 2. Nickel Plate Ex. 8 1 pm 8 2 pm Westward. Arrive. Depart. No. 1. Western Express. *46 am 4 56 am No. 5. Standard Express. 7 06 am 7 30 am No. 3. Nickel Plate Ex. 11 13 am 6 10 am Local Freight. *3 50 pm 4 10 am *Daily, except Sunday. All express daily. Through sleeper on all trains. Chicago, Buffalo, New York, and Boston. Unexcelled dining cars and depot restaurants operated by the company. Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling R'y. VALLEY DEPOT. Depart. Arrive. Cleve. & Wheeling Ex..... 7 20 am 12 00 m. Cleve. & Wheeling Ex..... 1 35 pm 6 01 pm. Cleve. Unhrichsville Ac..... 5 10 pm 9 50 am Sunday trains between Cleveland and Uhrichsville arrive at 9:50 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. Depart at 7:20 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.—Subscribers not receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify is 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 have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line. CLEVELAND, SATURDAY, DEC. 29, 1900. WHERE "THE GAZETTE" IS SOLD. 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, No. 586 Central avenue, cor. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. P. J. JOHNSON TARRER'S Restaurant, No. 603 Central Ave. Open Sundays also. ALEX. O. TAYLOR. J. EDWIN DUNJILL. Local Reporters. S. Coleridge Taylor, of England, is not an "operatic" writer. His mother and wife are English. The people of the United States use more meat than the people of any other nation. England ranks second, and the other countries come far below. A person may eat meat perhaps to advantage once a day. It is not necessary, however, that meat should be on the table three times a day; in fact, it is quite an objectionable custom.—Odd Fellows' Journal. Domestic science affords an opening for bright and clever girls. Household economics are yet in their infancy. By the time that my friends who are fifteen and sixteen years old have reached the twenties there will be chances here for young women with quick brains and deft hands.—Ladies' Home Journal. A white man in the employment of the city was fined $5 for carrying a concealed weapon. A colored man at the same time in the same court, for the same offense, was fined $25 or five months on the chain-gang. How is that for "even-handed justice?" It used to be said that justice was color-blind, but the above would seem to indicate that it is not so now in these days.—Savannah (Ga.) Gazette. At Norfolk, Va., three colored children of F. E. C. Rach, a white trucker of Norfolk county, are suing in the Circuit court here to wrest their father's thirty thousand dollar estate from his white widow. Rach's colored wife died, after which he married a white woman. He died last March. It appears that eleven years ago he deeded his property to his colored children and that just before he died he made a will under which his white widow was left the property during her lifetime. The widow asks that the deeds be set aside and she inherit the estate in fee simple. The children claim the deed antedates the will and their father had no right to will that to which he had no title. At St. John's church to-morrow Rev. Chas. Bundy will preach in the morning. Hon. H. C. Smith and others will speak in the evening. This service will be under the auspices of the Deaconess Board. Miss Ednah Anderson left Wednesday for Washington, D. C. The 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sands, of 376 Central avenue, died last Saturday. The deceased was a brother of Miss Mattie Sands. Miss Minnie Howland and Grant Perkins, of Painesville, were married Monday evening by Rev. Langford. A party was given by Harvey Johnson and other young men at Bacon's hall Tuesday evening in honor of Oberlin visitors. Miss Laura Barton and Mr. Frank Dunn were married last week. Among the guests from abroad in attendance at Mr. Leroy Douglass' birthday party Tuesday evening were: Mr. Hammond, of Staunton, Va.; Miss Nellie Harris, Columbus; Mr. Dave Manson, Chicago; Mr. Joe Robinson, Toronto, Canada, and Miss Blanche Jones, Columbus. 1 Mrs. J. W. Chambers, of Central avenue, gave a delightful birthday party December 24. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Scott and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor. She was the recipient of many useful and beautiful presents, chief among them being a magnificent sideboard presented by her husband. Mr. Henry Taylor, who went on a business trip to Columbus in the interest of the Gazette, was accompanied by his son, James Harold. Shiloh Baptists Sunday-school held its entertainment and Christmas tree Tuesday evening. A "Christmas Lyceum" was held at the church Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Sampson, of Sterling avenue, left for Toledo the first of the week to visit her sister. Mrs. Kemp, whose daughter Anna was seriously ill at the time. Mrs. A. J. Cooley spent Christmas in Lorain visiting relatives of her husband. The Exchange's opening last Saturday proved a most successful event and Joe Simmons and Bob Bass, proprietors, have every reason to feel proud of it. They are conducting a first-class place and serving the best in their line. That is why their patronage is so generous and steadily growing. One of the principal features in connection with the mammoth house of The May Co. was the "Santa Claus," an Afro-American, of the firm of Hart & Crawford, of Detroit. Mr. Crawford has been with the company since October 4th, as chief display advertising man. He will be with them some time yet and in all probability will go to the other house of May & Co., in Denver, Col. The firm of Hart & Crawford are musical artists and comical vocalists. The following is from the Chicago Conservator of Saturday last: "Rev. R. C. Ransom, like all our leaders who declare the Negro race inferior, sought to show his hearers that he was not included in the 'down trodden race' by declaring he was not a Negro himself, and had but little, if any, Negro blood in his veins. His mother, he said was a half Mohawk Indian, and his father a half white man; and then in a doleful scream, the doctor begged the people to tell him what he was. Now, if the reverend had told what the other half of his mother was, and what the other half of his father consisted of, it might be possible to figure out THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29. 1900. THE MAY CO. TWO BIG STORES 22&24 PUBLIC SQUARE, ONTARIOST Come and select from many lines of Holiday Merchandise at 1=2 Price Never was a better opportunity to save money. Do not miss this sale. Special values in all Cold Weather Wear. what the doctor is. For instance, let us say that the other half of his mother was Negro. That would make that half of the reverend that he inherited from his mother half Indian and half Negro. And if the other half of his father was Negro, that would make that half of the reverend he got from his father half white and half Negro. The reverend then has in his make up one-fourth of Negro from his mother and one-fourth Negro from his father. As two fourths is one-half, then the reverend is one-half Negro, one-fourth white and one-fourth Mohawk Indian. We are pained to learn that ethnological books provide no racial name for a man so resourceful in ancestry; but the law books of the white man, who Rev. Ransom stepped aside to say, was the 'grandest man on earth' in defining a Negro, says that any person whose blood is one-eighth African is a Negro. Rev. Ransom, it is figured out, is half African, and therefore, according to his own 'grandest man's' definition, is a Negro pure and simple." Mr. David Manson, now of Chicago, spent Christmas with his mother. Leroy Douglass entertained Tuesday evening in honor of his twenty-first birthday. A very enjoyable evening was spent. A pink tea was given at Woodliff hall Wednesday evening for the benefit of St. Andrew's church. A concert will be given at Woodliff hall Monday evening for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. A home gathering was held at Mt. Zion church Wednesday evening. Mr. Geo. Washington, headwaiter at the Forest City house, dropped dead Tuesday night. A party was given by Mrs. Aria Sellers for the King's Daughters at Woodliff hall Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Joyce have returned from their honeymoon trip to Detroit, Saginaw and Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, of Harmon street, have as their guest the former's mother and niece, of Toledo. "Doc" McPheeters, the latest local aspirant for pugilistic honors, was knocked out by another local boxer last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith entertained a few friends very pleasantly Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. J. Lawson, of Central avenue, who has been sick with typhoid fever and under the doctor's care the past few weeks, is slightly improved. Samuel Coleridge Taylor, the great Afro-English composer, says his mother was an English woman (white) and his father a Negro. Kittanning, Pa., Brevities. The debate at the B. W. Arnett Literary society was won by Henry Willis and Bertha Jackson.—Mrs. Charles Wheeler has returned here again.—The A. M. E. S. S. treat was given Monday evening.—Charles Dixon has returned from a visit with his mother in Virginia.—Mrs. John Moton entertained at dinner Mr. Green Horton and Mrs. Page the 22d.—Miss Emma Williams, of Pittsburg, visited Mrs. John Moton on the 22d.—The Christmas services of the A. M. E. church were well attended. The quartet singing was fine.—Mrs. Carrie Shanklin, of Ford City, was here Sunday.—Miss P. Brice, bookkeeper for the Crystal Merron works, is better. The Nickel Plate Road Offers to students desiring to return home for the holidays the special rate of a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets sold the day school closes and the day preceding, good returning to and including the day school reconvenes, but not later than Jan. 8, 1901. This rate available only to students holding certificates from the head of the school. Write, wire, phone or call on nearest agent, C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind., or E. A. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. 272 WHAT AILS REV. RANSOM? The Former Cleveland A. M. E. Minister Makes Some Insulting Statements Without Any Cause for So Doing. Chicago, Ill.—At the citizen's meeting at the Institutional church last week Monday evening, Rev. R. C. Ransom, the pastor, produced and discussed a matter, which if reporters present had given to their white readers, as Rev. Ransom evidently thought they would, the impression would have gone abroad that the colored citizens had met to express their hatred of the white people and make odious comparisons between the two races and that he kindly volunteered to protect the whites. The citizens had quietly met in his church to draw up a memorial to congress asking the members of that body to pass the Crumpacker bill, which provided for the cutting down of the representation of the southern states to its constitutional size. When the resolutions were offered for adoption they were discussed by different citizens in an intelligent, gentlemanly way, with no expression of bad feeling toward white people north or south; and nothing occurred during the discussion that the most sensitive white man could construe as a thrust at his race or any member of it. But for some reason, which he did not explain, Rev. Ransom arose to say to the people and reporters present, that the "colored people could not afford to hate the white people and should not do it; that the white man was the grandest and greatest creature God had made, etc., that there was not a colored person who had a dollar who did not get it from a white man's pocket, etc." This all may or may not be true, but what had it to do with the meeting in hand, and what had been said or done on the part of anybody at the meeting that necessitated this verbal boosting of the stronger race at the expense of the weaker, by a gentleman who depends for his greatness on the good graces of the weaker? Why seek, at such a time, to draw colored men into a discussion of the respective merits of the two races, by tantalizing the colored people with their alleged inferiority and short pocketbook and praising the white men to the skies? Why appear to array the two races against each other by odious comparisons, when speakers had just left the floor who had suggested that the only way to succeed in the project advocated was for the two races to work together? It certainly cannot be that Doctor Ransom has joined the cheap class of Negro leaders who, too often, show themselves willing to sacrifice all Negro love and friendship for praise and esteem in white newspaper circles. The Nickel Plate Road Will sell holiday excursion tickets on Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1 at a fare and a third for the round trip, tickets good returning until Jan. 2, inclusive, on any one of our Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains where scheduled to stop. Write, wire, phone or call on neares agent, C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind., or E. P. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. 271 Holiday Excursion Rates Via the Nickel Plate Road on Dec. 22 23, 24, 25 and 31, and Jan. 1, good returning until Jan. 2, inclusive, at a fare and a third for the round trip. Don't forget the personally conducted Mexican Tourist Excursion leaving Chicago, Jan. 22. Low rates. Write, wire, phone or call on nearest agent, C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind., or E. A. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. 270 A Conscience Contribution. Washington, Dec. 27.—The secretary of the treasury has received from a town in the south a conscience contribution of $200. In his letter the sender says that he defrauded the government out of revenue taxes on tobacco to that amount in 1871, '72 and '73. TRADE MARK REGISTERED 1892. U.S.PATENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. BEFORE USING HARTONA AFTER USING HARTONA Hartona will make the hair grow long and soft, straight and beautiful. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. Restores GRAY HAIR to its original color. Hartona cures Dandruff, Baldness, falling out of the hair, itching, and all scalp diseases. Hartona does not have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally beautiful and straight after the use of Hartona. No hot irons necessary. No pasting the hair down with grease. Hartona is positively harmless—one box can be used by everyone in the family. Benefits and improves children's hair just the same as adults. To meet the popular and ever-increasing demand for Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, we have placed it on sale in 25c. and 50c. sizes, in our special round, patent box. See that the word Hartona is on every box. Money positively refunded if you are not absolutely delighted with the Hartona remedies. Remember, we handle no fake goods, and you are positively protected by our $100.00 guarantee to any one proving otherwise. All our remedies are trade-marked, registered and copyrighted at United States Patent Office at Washington, D. C., in the years 1892 and 1900. We refer you, as to our responsibility, to the City Bank of Richmond, Va., Adams and Southern Express Companies, and to the editor of this paper. We want lady and gentlemen agents, white or colored, in every city and town in the United States. Write to us to-day, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make a splendid living, with easy and pleasant work, and no risk f losing your good money. Write to us and we will send you a book of over one hundred genuine testimonials in your own State of people who have used and are using Hartona remedies. Is this not fair and honest enough? HARTONA FACE WASH. Hartona Face Wash will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto per son perfectly white. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the face wash. One bottle does the work. Hartona Face Wash will remove wrinkles, dark spots, pimples, blackheads, freckles, and all blemishes of the skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. Hartona Face Wash is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price, 50c. per bottle; securely sealed from observation. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year. Please remember that your money is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied and delighted with the Hartona remedies. We want agents in every city in the United States. Write to us, no matter if you are employed or not, and we will show you how to make money without risking any of your own money. HARTONA NO-SMELL. Hartona No-Smell will remove all smells and bad odors of the body; cures sore and aching feet, charred limbs, etc. Hartona No-Smell is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price, 10 cents and 25 cents a package. Address all orders to Send us One Dollar, and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straightener, two bottles of Hartona Face Wash, and one large box of Hartona No-Smell. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express-office address very plainly. Money can be sent by post-office money order, or enclosed in a registered letter, or by express. Address all Orders to Trains on all roads run on Standard Time which is the same as BALL'S CITY TIME. CLEVELAND, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS BIG FOUR ROUTE THAT NEW TRAIN "THE ST. LOUIS LIMITED" VIA "Big-4 Route." Get Tickets at COLLVER'S, 116 EUCLID AVE. Phone Main 910. Cleveland Union Station. Pennsylvania Lines Foot of Bank Street. TICKET OFFICES at Union Station, Euclid Av. and Woodland Av. Stations. New City Ticket Office, No. 1 Euclid Av., Cor. Public Sq. TEROUGH TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS BY CENTRAL TIME *Daily.* +Daily except Sunday. From Cleveland to Leave. Arrive Pittsburg & Bellaire...*7 00am*11 20am Salem & Pittsburg...*8 00am*8 30pm Pittsburg, Bellaire & East...*3 10pm*6 30pm Pittsburg & Philadelphia...*4 10pm*6 2 pm Baltimore & Washington...*3 00pm*6 30pm Salem & Pittsburg...*2 10pm*11 30am N. Y. Elisha, Balt. & Wash.*11 10pm*5 00am Ravenna & Alliance...*5 05pm*8 10am Wellsville & Pittsburg...*11 10pm*5 00am Philadelphia & New York...*2 10pm*11 30am Baltimore & Washington...*2 10pm*11 30am MT. VERNON & PAN-HANDLE ROUTE. From Cleveland to Leave. Arrive Akron Columbus & Cincinnati...*8 10am*5 50pm Indianapolis & St. Louis...*8 10am*5 50pm Milersburg & Columbus...*1 20pm*1 60pm Col. Clin. Ind. & St. L...*7 20pm*7 30am REDUCED FARES Via Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and New Year Holidays. Excursion tickets will be sold Dec. 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th and 31st, 1900, and Jan. 1st, 1901, via Pennsylvania Lines account Christmas and New Year's Holidays. The rate for adults will not be less than 30 cents, nor less than 15 cents for children. Tickets will be good returning until Jan. 2, 1901, inclusive. For details about fares, time of trains, etc., call on or address nearest ticket agent, or address C. L. Kimball, A. G. P. A., Cleveland, O. --- HARTONA REMEDY CO., 909 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. SPECIAL GRAND OFFER. A. B. CLAIRVOYANT. MRS. MARTH, the world-renowned and highly celebrated business and test TRANCE CLAIRVOYANT, reveals everything. No imposition. Can be consulted on all affairs of life. Business. Love and Marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all trouble and estrangements, unites the separated and causes speedy marriages. $1,000 challenge to any medium who can exceed her in her startling revelations of the past, present and future events of one's life. Remember, she will not for any price flatter you; you may rest assured you will gain facts without nonsense. She can be consulted upon all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, lawsuits, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny—good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH, born with a double veil, is a seventh daughter, tells your entire life—past present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE; has the power of any two clairvoyants you ever met. She tells whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you: if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. Clairvoyantly ALL YOUR FUTURE will be written in an honest, clear and plain manner, and at a dead trance, he should know the success of their husbands and children: your husbands should know everything about their sweethearts and intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all; do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Mamaame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. Reader, do you ever notice that some people seem to have good luck all the time, and no matter what they do they seem to prosper, while others, yourself may-be, have such a hard time to get along, and no matter how hard they try, they find at the end of the year they are no better off than when they started. This is because they have not consulted the right people, and in probabilities, have been to one of the genuine Mediums and obtained advice. If you are unsuccessful in business, have bad luck, things go wrong with you, then you should contact someone. She will tell you what your trouble is as she understands the spells and evil influences. She has spent years helping distressed persons and has brought thousands to success. For advice by letter $1.00. All letters must contain stamps. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st. Street, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. Hours: 10 A. M. 10 8 P. M. Sittings Mention THE GAZETTE ..HARTONA.. preparations for the arations for the H Preparations for the Hair! The Original and Only Hartona.atchless and Positively Unequaled for ening all Kinky, Knotty, Stub s and Positively Unequaled for St g all Kinky, Knotty, Stubbo Matchless and Positively Unequaled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. fairful. Makes the hair grow on bald and grows out of the hair, itching, and all se- vile and lustre, and the hair stays as ang the hair down with grease. Hair children's hair just the same as adu- tive we have placed it on sale in 25c. and the Hartona remedies. Remember, otherwise. All our remedies are tra- cured 1892 and 1900. We refer you to, and to the editor of this paper. City and town in the United States, did living, with easy and pleasant hundred genuine testimonials in your through? FACE WASH in five or six shades lighter, and will final use of the face wash. One bottle blackheads, freckles, and all blemis- Full directions with each bottle. of the United States on receipt of le. Thousands of delighted patrons are not perfectly satisfied and deligh- no matter if you are employed or not NO-SMEL body; cures sore and aching feet, chai- isagreeable odors caused by perspiri Address all orders to INA REMEDY CO., 909 E. M. AND OFFER. In three large boxes of Hartona Ha- Smell. Goods will be sent securely plainly. Money can be sent by pos- 9 E. Main St., R makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. Restore the hair, itching, and all scalp diseases. Hartona instre, and the hair stays and grows naturally beard down with grease. Hartona is positively harmless hair just the same as adults. To meet the purpose it on sale in 25c. and 50c. sizes, in our special remedies. Remember, we handle no fake goods. All our remedies are trade-marked, registered and 1900. We refer you, as to our responsibility, the editor of this paper. Own in the United States. Write to us to-day, with easy and pleasant work, and no risk if nine testimonials in your own State of people. E WASH. Fox shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mu the face wash. One bottle does the work. Freckles, and all blemishes of the skin. Your actions with each bottle. United States on receipt of price, 50c. per bottle. Bands of delighted patrons send us testimonials or exactly satisfied and delighted with the Hartona if you are employed or not, and we will show you. -SMELL. Sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. Odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm orders to EDY CO., 909 E. Main St., Richmond, OFFER. Large boxes of Hartona Hair-Grower and Straight goods will be sent securely sealed from observing. Money can be sent by post-office money order. Main St., Richmond C. L. LAOY, The Sigler B WITH e Sigler Brothers The Sigler Brothers Co., MFG. AND WHOLESALE JEWELERS, Will be pleased to have his on him when Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Table Cutlery, Opera Glasses and Testing and fitting difficult eyes a specialty. Notice by skillful workmen. Old Jewelry may guarantee. All kinds of first-class Engravings patronage. Orders by mail promptly attended. Will make prices on all goods as low as Nos. 52 and 54 Euclid Ave. KING OF ALL HAIR OZONO BEFORE An Honest Guaranteed Remedy—More Positively straightens Knotty, Nappy, Cures Baldness, Deadruff Itch, Tettel, and Diseases. Causes the hair to grow long and April morning. Price, 50c. a box. Four box OUR GRAND OFFER.—Cut out this ad and we will immediately send you four box guaranteed to make rough skin soft and blight which curses all Skin Diseases, removes Wrinkle Spots, and all Facial Blemishes; also one pad from the human body, curses Womb Diseases, we will send for $1.60. This grand offer is a receive four lots. BOSTON CHEMICAL Will be pleased to have his friends and customers come on him when in need of dresses, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Tapes, Table Cutlery, Umbrellas, Cups, Opera Glasses and Spectacles. and fitting difficult eyes a specialty. Watches and Jewelry neatly are a faithful workmen. Old Jewelry made to look equal to new. All kinds of first-class Engraving promptly executed. I kind orders by mail promptly attended to. make prices on all goods as low as the lowest. and 54 Euclid Ave., CLEVER ING OF ALL HAIR DRESSING Nest Guaranteed Remedy—Money Refunded if You are Dissatisfied straightens Knotty, Nappy, Kinky, Troublesome, Refractory baldness, Dandruff, Itch, Tetfer, and all running, itching, and humiliating. Causes the hair to grow long and straight soft and fine and beautiful morning. Price, $5c, a box. Four boxes does the work. Ozone ednons. GRAND OFFER:—Cut out this advertisement and send us with Ozone will immediately send you four boxes of Ozone and one bottle Skin Need to make rough skin soft and black skin bright; also one bottle Scurves all Skin Diseases, removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tapes and all Facial Blemishes; also one package Anti-Oder, removes all odor of the human body, cures Womb Diseases, Chilblains, &c. All the above, we send for $1.00. This grand offer is unprecedented. Parties sending four lots. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St, Richmond Will be pleased to have his friends and customers call on him when in need of Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware, Table Cutlery, Umbrellas, Canes, Opera Glasses and Spectacles. Testing and fitting difficult eyes a specialty. Watches and Jewelry neatly repaired on short notice by skillful workmen. Old Jewelry made to look equal to new. All goods and work guaranteed. All kinds of first-class Engraving promptly executed. I kindly solicit your patronage. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Will make prices on all goods as low as the lowest. Nos. 52 and 54 Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, O. KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER OZONO Positively straighten Knotty, Nappy, Kinky, Troublesome, Refractory Hair, Cures Baldness, Dandruff, Tiffet, Tettet, and all running, itching, and humilizing Scalp Diseases. Causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, $60 a box. Four boxes does the work. Ozono cannot fail. OUR GRAND OFFER: Cut out this advertisement and send us with one Dollar, and we will immediately send you four boxes of Ozono and one bottle Skin Refiner, guaranteed to make rough skin soft and black skin bright; also one bottle Skin Food, which cures all Skin Diseases, removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, and all Facial Blemishes; also one package Anti-Odor, removes all odors arising from the human body, cures Womb Diseases, Chhiblains, &c. All the above, worth $3.50, we will send for $1.00. This grand offer is unprecedented. Parties sending $3.00 will receive four lots. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St, Richmond, Va. LOW RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS VIA Big Four Route On December 22, 23, 24, 25 and 31, 1900, and January 1, 1901, tickets will be on sale between all local points on the "Big Four Route" and D. & U. R. R.; also to many points on connecting lines in Central Passenger Association territory, at a rate of One and One-Third Fare Tickets will be good for Return to and including January 2, 1901. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits, etc., call on agents "Big Four Route," or address the undersigned. WARREN J. LYNCH, W. P. DEPPE. Gen'l Pass & Tkt. Agt. Asst. G. P. & T. A. CINCINNATI, O. D JAY COLLVER, C P. & T. A. 116 Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, O. --- --- nequaled for Straight notty, Stubborn, only Hair. and thin places. Restores GRAY alp diseases. Hartona does not and grows naturally beautiful and Hartona is positively harmless—one ults. To meet the popular and 50c. sizes, in our special round, we handle no fake goods, and you are-marked, registered and copy- as to our responsibility, to the Write to us to-day, no matter work, and no risk of losing your own State of people who have SH. turn the skin of a mulatto per me does the work. ones of the skin. You can regu- price, 50c. per bottle; securely send us testimonials every year. used with the Hartona remedies. not, and we will show you how to L. sed limbs, etc. ation of the feet, arm-pits, etc. In St., Richmond, Va. air-Grower and Straightener, two sealed from observation. t-office money order, or enclosed Richmond, Va. Brothers Co., friends and customers call in need of Jewelry, Clocks, Silver- , Umbrellas, Canes, and Spectacles. Watches and Jewelry neatly repaired on short e to look equal to new. All goods and work ing promptly executed. I kindly solicit your o. Now as the lowest. CLEVELAND, O. HAIR DRESSINGS. OZONO AFTER They Refunded if You are Dissatisfied. Kinky, Troublesome, Refractory Hair. All running, itching, and humiliating Scalp straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an does the work. Ozono cannot fall. Advertisement and send us with One Dollar, of Ozono and one bottle Skin Refiner, skin bright; also one bottle Skin Food, kles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver care Anti-Odor, removes all odors arising chhilblains, &c. All the above, worth $3.50, imprecedented. Parties sending $3.00 will CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. News and Opinions OF National Importance The Sun ALONE CONTAINS BOTH Daily by mail, $6 a year Daily and Sunday by mail $8 a year is the greatest Sunday Newspaper in the world. Price 5c. a copy. By mail $2 a year Address THE SUN, New York. THE CLEVELAND, TERMINAL & VALLEY R. R. CO (B. & O. SYSTEM) Depot foot of South Water street. City office, 241 Superior street. Arrive. Depart. 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Palmer's Lotion Soap possesses all the medicinal properties of Palmer's Lotion and in all cases should be used in connection with it in preference to any other soap. If your druggist does not keep it send to Solon Palmer, 374 Pearl Street, New York, for samples of Palmer's Lotion and Lotion Soap. Her Pointed View. Chappie (blase)—Don't you think society is an empty thing? Miss Fuller-I think there are lots of empty things in society.—Cincinnati Enquirer. Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! Ask your grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. 4 the price of coffee. 15c. and 25cts. per package. Sold by all grocers. The Commercial Instinct. Mamma—Tommy, do stop that noise. If you'll only be good I'll give you a penny. Tommy—No; I want a nickel. "Why, you little rascal, you were quite satisfied to be good yesterday for a penny." "I know, but that was a bargain day."—Philadelphia Press. Weekly Excursion Sievers leave Kansas City via the M. K. & T. Ry. every Saturday at 9:05 p. m. for San Antonio, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Too Refined. "No," said Farmer Meddergrass, "that Boston felier that come here to run the paper doesn't seem to get along very well. Our folks ain't much for style, an' when he referred to a skin game as 'an epidermal pastime' they thought he was becomin' a little too highfalutin."—Baltimore American. Fair Helen—"I hear you have a secret." Fair Grace—"Well, I did have one, but it wouldn't keep."—Syracuse Herald. 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 head ache. Price 25 and 50c. Few men nowadays know how to lend money so that a gentleman can borrow from them without losing his self-respect.—Puck. The true use of speech is not so much to express our wants as to conceal them.—Goldsmith. Carter's Ink has a good deep color and it does not strain the eyes. Carter's doesn't fade. "Don't Care" has no house.—Negro Proverb. Concerning two things advise no one; marrying and going to wars.—Spanish. He that will not look before must look behind.—Gaelic. UPRIGHT Straight and strong is the statue when the twists and curvatures of Lumbago are cured and straightened out by St. Jacobs Oil TRADE MARK $3.00 W·DOUGLAS SHOES $3.50 UNION MADE The real worth of W. L. Douglas $3.00 and $3.50 shoes compared with other makes is $4.00 to $5.00. Our$4 Glit Edge Line cannot be equalled at any price. Over1,000,-$000 satisfied wearers. WE USE FAST COLOR EYELETS FACTORY, BROCKTON, MASS One pair of W. L. Douglas $3 or $3.50 shoes will will positively outwear two pairs of ordinary $3 or $3.50 shoes. We are the largest makers of men's $3 and $3.50 shoes in the world. We make and sell more $3 and $3.50 shoes than any other two manufacturers in the U. S. BEST Douglas $3.00 and $3.50 shoes for style, comfort, and wear is known they have to give better satisfaction than other makes because the standard has always been expected to expect more for their money than they can get elsewhere. THE REASON more W. L. Douglas $3 and $3.50 shoes are in your case is because WE ARE THE BEST. We would there we give one dealer exclusive sale in each town. Take no substitute! Insist on having W. L. Douglas shoes if your dealer will not get them for you, send direct to factory, enclosing price and $3c. extra for carriage. Stale kind of leather, size, and width, platin or cap toe. W. L. Douglas Shoe Co. Brockton, Mass. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP'S BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE Cures Coughs Colds, Croup, Sore Throat. Infu- nence, Whoooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Price, 25 and 50 cents per bottle. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL LEASE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29. 1900. CURRENT TOPICS. In New Mexico a woman is a trainmaster on the Southern Pacific. There is talk of building a railroad from Brunswick, Ga., to Birmingham. The pressure of a hurricane on each square foot of surface is $31\frac{1}{2}$ pounds. The various countries of South America can muster 89,000 drilled soldiers. In England 500 people a year die of hunger. 100 of whom are inhabitants of London. Sweden reckons her waterways to be open for 210 days in each year, frozen for 155. The gold production for the United States in 1899 was the greatest in the history of the country. The largest city in the country in Washington's time was Philadelphia. It had 63,000 inhabitants. The world's stock of paper money is now $4,500,000,000, equal to the existing stock of gold coin. England is the only European country that does not tax sugar. Europe makes $75,000,000 a year out of it. The Pensacola board of trade has revived the question of the annexation of West Florida to Alabama. The number of rooms in a house, of windows or doors in a room, even of rungs on a ladder, in Siam must always be odd. Dr. Peters, of New York, told his congregation a few days ago that matrimony was only a matter of money in this generation. The latest invention in British taxation is the assessment of income taxes on rich Americans who go to England to spend their money. Sierre Leone is probably stocked with the greatest variety of big game, the sport to be obtained being elephants, hippopotamus and deer. Albert Tillman., under arrest for horse-stealing, leaped from a train near Trenton, Tenn., in an effort to escape and was killed by the fall. The Baltimore Association for the Improvement of the Poor receives $40,000 by the will of Jacob Craft Whittington, formerly of that city. A conduit line to cost $500,000 is projected in Folkestone, Kent, England, in down-town sections, with an overland trolley system in the suburbs. In parts of India cakes of tea and in China pieces of silk pass as currency. Oxen still form the circulating medium among many of the Zulus and Kaffirs. A man walking breathes out three ounces of carbonic acid an hour, a man swimming four and one-half ounces, on the treadmill five and one-half ounces. Senton-Thompson, the animal expert who at present enjoys vogue as the favorite feminine author and lecturer, is said to be a physical counterpart of Paderewski. Joseph Jefferson has sixty-five paintings on exhibition in Washington, a small salon of his own which is largely the work of recent years in the intervals of acting. The fashionable women of Persia have finally decided to adopt European dress, and the services of the dressmakers in Teheran are said to be rewarded at a fabulous rate. In nearly every street in the towns of Japan there is a public oven where upon paying a trifling sum of money house owners may have their dinners and suppers cooked for them. Senator Tillman appeared at the opening of congress with long hair curling down his back, but it caused so much comment that next day he had it cut to conventional length. Bishop McCabe, of the Methodist Episcopal church, will sail for South America early in January. He will hold several conferences in the southern continent before he returns. Those who have taken part in the heavy artillery work in war time will remember the concussions upon their ears. Many cases of injured hearing were reported after our late war. The most novel provision made in a will is that of a St. Louis woman that her remains be incinerated and the ashes mingled with those of her husband in the urn where his already repose. Since Count von Buelow has become the German premier there has been a distinct improvement with reference to the American trade condition, and the feeling is not nearly so hostile. The county superintendent of schools in Seattle, Wash., has spent the greater part of his official term of two years at the state university, qualifying himself for the duties of his position. An improved mail service has been installed in Frankfort, Germany, the tramway company having recently added seven automobile cars and seven trailer cars to the street railway mail service. The commercial record of the United States for 1900 will surpass that of any previous year both in exports and in excess of exports over imports. The favorable balance of trade will be about $645,000,000. At one time there was a royal ratcatcher at the British court. He was dressed in gold and green livery, upon which were the words: "Rat Catcher to His Majesty." His attendants were ferrets, and their combined industries kept the palace, kitchen and cellars clear of rodent invasions. Mrs. Hawley, wife of the Connecticut senator, is an enthusiastic club woman. She served two terms as president of the Washington club and is prominently connected with several Washington hospitals and other charities. John Jacob Astor has begun selling property on the east side of New York, a step he has had in contemplation for several years. A block of fifty lots bounded by Fourth and Fifth streets. First avenue and Avenue A, has been disposed of for about $700,000. In some of the schools in Sweden bathing is one of the lessons impressed upon pupils. Three times a week they must disport themselves in swimming baths, and while the youngsters are enjoying this curriculum their clothes are purified in steam ovens. It is much easier to be critical than to be correct — Distracli Diseases of the Kidneys FILLED ALL REQUIREMENTS. She Wanted a Real Sensible Book and She Took Robinson Crusoe. The trials of librarians in city libraries have often been cited; those of the guardians of small country libraries are of a different character, but require perhaps the exercise of even greater patience, says Youth's Companion. "Ma wants you should pick her out a book," said a freckle-faced girl to the bright young woman in charge of the free library of a New England village; "and she don't want a serious one, she says, nor she don't want a love story, without it's rounded on fact. Nor of course, she don't want anything she's ever read before." The librarian tapped her pencil thoughtfully on the desk, without a trace of despair which a chance listener to this dialogue expected to see on her face. "Nor she don't want anything that's chopped up into short stories, she says," continued the girl, bent on the librarian's further enlightenment, "and she wants consider'ble going on, and a lot of pictures, ma does. And she told me part'lear to say she didn't want no d'il'lee' stories; she says she knows well enough how folks in the country talk." Still the librarian thoughfully tapped her pencil, apparently waiting for further instructions. "She wants a real sensible book, the kind grandma likes and I like, too," volunteered "ma's" emissary; then suddenly she leaned over the librarian. "Say," she whispered, hoarsely, "if there's one of the Robinson Cruzo books in, ma said you'd better gimme that." "Certainly," said the librarian, pleasantly, and a moment later the well-thumbed copy of the famous adventures had changed hands, and the happy possessor of it departed wreathed in smiles. There Is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over $4 as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O. Photographer—"Now, smile, please." Sitter—"I can't; I am a humorist by profession."—Ally Sloper. Better skin a carcass for pay in the public streets than be idly dependent on charity.—Talmud. The good man alone is free, and all bad men are slaves.—Maxim of the Stoics. And He Did.—He—"Do you think it is proper etiquette for a gentleman to take a lady's arm?" She—"No; but he might ask her for her hand."—Philadelphia. Evening Bulletin. --- Better Goods Wanted.—Clerk—“Perhaps you'd like to look at some goods a little more expensive than these.” Shopper—“Not necessarily, but I would like to look at some of better quality.”—Philadelphia Press. She—“Yes, I consider that he paid a very flattering compliment to my good sense.” He—“In what way?” She—“He didn't attempt to say anything flattering to me.”—Catholic Standard. Brown (slapping total stranger on back)—“Hullo, old man, haven't seen you for an age. Don't you remember me?” Stranger—“I don't remember your face, but your manner's very familiar.”—Punch. Sportsman (to Smith, who hasn't brought down a single bird all day)—“Do you know Lord Peckham?” Smith—“Oh, dear, yes; I've often shot at his house.” Sportsman—“Ever hit it?”—Fun. Not the Same.—Caller—"Your big sister Emma and that Mr. Sophie seems to be pretty thick, don't they?" Ethel—"O, my! no! Sister Emma is, but Mr. Sophie's just as thin as he can be."—Philadelphia Press. Hoax—"What are you thinking about?" Joax—"I was just wondering." Hoax—"What?" Joax—"Can a man be said to be on a terra cotta bust when he's painting the town red?"—Philadelphia Record. An Atchison widower writes this office to note how times have changed. "When I first married, 20 years ago," he said, "I had to ask the girl three times before she would have me. Yesterday I mailed a proposal to a Topeka girl, and received an acceptance this morning by telegraph."—Atchison Globe. Senator Davis made a prolonged and gallant fight with disease. The trouble, of which the kidney affection was the fatal outcome, first appeared about Sept. 20. Trouble Stealthily Encroached. The trouble had, however, stealthily encroached upon a vital organ, and on Nov. 11 examination of the urine proved the presence of inflammation of the kidneys. Both acute nephritis and diabetes made their appearance, and Dr. Murphy, of Chicago, was summoned. He agreed with Doctors Stone and Lankester as to the presence of these serious alliments in acute form, and, while not making any public statement, he made known privately to some of Senator Davis' business associates his opinion that the case was hopeless. To those, however, who were familiar with the symptoms of acute kidney troubles the bulletins held ominous information, the rapid respiration, fluctuating pulse, delirium and approaching captioning the story of death's nearness. Mr. J. C. Schoch, of DuBois, Pa., convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that Morrow's Kid-ne-olds cure kidney troubles promptly and to stay cured. "For about a year I had a dull, heavy pain in the small of my back, which would be attended had a dull, heavy pain in which he would be attended by a sharp, stining pain when lifting or stooping over. On account of the pain in my back I could not sleep and get proper rest, and would feel dull and tired when arising in the morning instead of fresh and vigorous. When Morrow's Kid-ne-olds were first advertised I did not have much faith in their curative qualities, but after seeing them recommended to relieve by a sharp, stinging pain when lifting or stooping over. On account of the pain in my back I could not sleep and get proper rest, and would feel dull and tired when arising in the morning instead of fresh and vigorous. When Morrow's Kid-ne-oids were first advertised I did not have much faith in their curative qualities, but after seeing them recommended to relieve symptoms like my own, I procured some at Vosburg's drug store, and took them according to directions. In a few days the pain in my back stopped. The Kid-ne-oids have done away with that dull, tired feeling and I am enjoying better health than I have for years." Mr. Schoch, lives at 117 Olive Ave. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catartr that cannot be cured by Hall's Catartr Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. "Sarah," said the lady of the house, breaking the news gently to the new servant girl, "we s'all have to get along without your services after the first of the "Yes, mum," replied Sarah; "I'm sorry the master's affairs are in such bad shape, mum"—Philadelphia North American. month." No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. They Wouldn't Rip. "What do you call these?" he asked at the breakfast table. "Fannel cakes," replied the wife of his bosom. "Flannel? They made a mistake and sold you corduroy this time."—Baltimore American. Time to Go South. For the present winter season the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company has improved its already nearly perfect through service of Pullman Vestibued Sleeping Cars and elegant day coaches from Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago, to Mobile, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Thomsville, Ga., Pensacola, Jacksonville, Tampa, Palm Beach and other points in Florida. Perfect connections made with steamer lines for Cuba, Porto Rico, Nassau, West Indian and Central American Ports. Tourist and Home Seekers' excursion tickets on sale at low rates. Write C. L. Stone, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky., for particulars. Willie—Just one more question, pa. Our Sunday school teacher says I'm made of dust. Am! $ ^{19} $ Pa—I guess not. If you were you'd dry up once in awhile.—Philadelphia Press. Coughing Lends 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 faith in her husband is built on a solid rock if a visit from her mother for three weeks fails to shake it.—Atchison Globe. Drugs have their uses, but don't store them in your stomach. Beeman's Pepsin Gum aids the natural forces to perform their functions. It is folly for a pair of fond lovers to gaze into each other's eyes in public and try to persuade themselves that the observing public isn't next.—Chicago Daily News. Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute. Everyone cherishes the secret notion that he has an unknown friend who will come forward in a time of peril and declare himself.—Achison Globe. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands or spot the kettle. Sold by all drug-gists. Maiden Auntie—"Now, Geraldine, when I was young as you"—Geraldine—"Was you ever young, auntie? It seems impossible."—Ohio State Journal. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. Assistant Editor—"I've found out at last who 'Vox Populi' is." Editor—"Who?" Assistant Editor—"'Constant Reader' under a nom de plume." Syracuse Herald. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinoine Tablets. All druggists ref and money if it fails to cure. 25c. Learning makes a man fit company for himself—Young. Kidneys ne no disease is so deceptive and show that more people die from her disease. What Ails You? will stand no trifling because no disease is so deceptive and none more fatal. Statistics show that more people die from Kidney Diseases than any other disease. Do you have scanty flow of urine? Do you have frequent severe headaches? Do you urinate too frequently either day or night. Have you sand, gravel, brick dust or white mucous in your urine? Have you dark or bloody looking urine which scalds when voiding? Have you dark circles around the eyes, puffiness under the eyes, or bloated appearance of the face in the morning? dust or white mucous in your urine? ing urine which scalds when voiding? the eyes, puffiness under the eyes, of the face in the morning? neys are Sick WHERE YOUR DANGER LIES: not make itself felt until it has secured a ow's Kid-ne-c and that they cure Kidney Diseases can be attested ," three of which give voluntary testimony below: a good word for kidney troubles that I will take no other." Yours truly, Mrs. Gold Campman are made for Kidney Diseases and that they cure Kidney Diseases can be attested by a "cloud of living witnesses," three of which give voluntary testimony below: are for sale by all druggists or prepaid on receipt of 50 cents. are made only by SPRINGFIELD, OH READY TO INSURE ROYALTY. No Discrimination in American Companies is Made Against Potentates. In a cable dispatch printed here recently it was stated that some insurance companies in Europe were refusing to accept risks on the lives of reigning potentates of the old world, owing particularly to the menace of anarchist violence, which had been brought pointedly before the view of insurance company onicers by the tragic death of King Humbert of Italy. According to the cable advices, one company which found itself compelled to pay $600,000, the value of a policy on Humbert's life, recently refused to accept a risk on the life of Alexander of Servia, who sought a policy for 10,000,000 francs: The cable dispatch intimated that insurance companies doing business abroad had no more use for royal patrons who might desire to insure their own lives, says an eastern exchange. Inquiry among officers of some of the insurance companies of the United States which do a large foreign business developed the fact that there is no discrimination against royal applicants for insurance in the American companies. Each application for a policy of insurance in American companies is received and acted upon on its own merits, without regard for the accidental fact that the applicant is a royal personage. "There is no discrimination against kings," a high officer of one of the largest companies said. "We do not boycott those seated upon a throne." He said that the danger from anarchists might be considered in connection with an application for insurance, but that it would be considered exactly in the light of certain qualifications of various applicants in classes familiar in this country; that it would be considered among the moral hazards, but that merely in itself it would not operate to bring about the rejection of the applicant. The occupations of various applicants for insurance carry with them varying moral risks, which are taken into consideration by the insurance companies. The moral risks of certain kingships would probably be reflected in the premiums exacted in the case of accepted kingly applicants, but the accident of royal birth or regal place would not. American insurance men say, deprive a potentate of the privileges of insurance which he would enjoy if a private citizen of any of several walks of life. WEAKNESS OF HUMAN NATURE According to the Idea of an Insurance Agent Who Was Interested in the Fire. "Talk about the frailties of human nature," said a well-known insurance agent the other day, relates the Kansas City Journal, "no one else has so good an opportunity to discover them as an insurance man. An incident occurred a few days ago that showed me a side of a neighbor's character which I had never suspected to exist. A fire broke out in his home, and, do you know, that man went three blocks to a telephone to report it, when there was a 'phone right in his house. "I saw the fire soon after it started, and rushed to give assistance. It was while helping to pack the things out that I discovered the 'phone and turned in the alarm. Now, it takes a strong stretch of the imagination to believe that the owner had forgotten there was a telephone in his house. That he should have acted as he did undermines one's faith in people in general. "Think of it. There I was sweating and endangering my life to save his property, while he was anxious, evidently, to have it burn. Such conduct doesn't encourage one to exert himself for others—" "By the way," interrupted a listener, "did any of your companies hold a policy on that house?" "Now, you are asking a leading question," replied the insurance man, with a guileless smile. "What I am saying is that the actions of that man are a sad commentary on human nature." DuBoise, Pa.and is always glad to say a good word for that peerless kidney remedy -Kid-ne-oids. Mrs. Gold Campman 48 River St., Sharon, Pa., graphically describes her condition before and after she used Morrow's kid-ne-oids, honing by s Kid-he-oids, hoping by so doing she will help some other woman to get rid of the debilitating backaches so common to the female sex. Sharon, Pa., Nov. 8, 1000. John Morrow & Co. Dear Sirs:—"I take pleasure in recommending your medicine to the public in the hope that it may benefit others as it has me. Three years ago in March I was attacked with a severe fever which left me in a so doing she will help some other woman to get rid of the debilitating backaches so common to the female sex. Sharon, Pa., Nov. 8 1900. John Morrow & Co. Dear Sirs: "I take pleasure in recommending your medicine to the public in the hope that it may benefit others as it has me. Three years ago in March I was attacked with a severe fever which left me in an miserable, weak condition. About one year ago, after my kidneys became affected, the pain in my back was so bad I could not sit up or lie down. I saw Morrow's Kid-ne-olds highly recommended and procured a box and took them according to directions, which resulted in a cure. I have taken in all three boxes and consider the medicine so good Graphic interview given our reporter by Mrs. D. S. Sterner, of Altoona, Pa., who suffered for years with kidney troubles. "I suffered several years with kidney trouble and did considerable doctoring, even going to the hospital for a time, but it seemed that my disease was incurable. My suffering was terrible, especially with my back. I saw Morrow's Kid-ne-oids advertised and recommended so highly by other persons whose symptoms were similar to my own that I decided to try them. I began to improve in two or three days after I commenced to take them, and continued to improve until the pain is back back all olds." How's This? A. Parting Stall Best for the Bowels They Wouldn't Bin Time to Go South. Too Falkative WILLIAM H. BURTON SISTERS OF GOOD SHEPHERD 11 In every county of the civilized world, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are known. Not only do they minister to the spiritual and intellectual needs of the charges committed to their care, but they also minister to their bodily needs. With so many children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease, these wise and prudent Sisters have found Peruna a never-failing safeguard. Columbus, O.. July 10, 1900. The Peruna Medicine Co.. City: Gentlemen—"A number of years ago our attention was called to Dr. Hartman's Peruna, and since then we have used it with wonderful results for grip, coughs, colds, and catarrhal diseases of the head and stomach. "For grip and winter catarrh especially it has been of great service to the inmates of this institution."—Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The following letter is from Congressman Meekison, of Napoleon, Ohio: FREE ELECTRIC BELT OFFER WITH TEN DAY'S FREE WEARING AND FURNISHING the genuine and only HEIDELBERG ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRIC BELTS to any reader of this paper. No money in advance; very low cost; price guaranteed. ASTON MIST NOTHING compares with most all other treatments. Cures when all other electric belts, appliances and remedies fail. QUICK CURE for more than 500 alliments. ONLY SUPPLIED for all nervous diseases, weakness and disorders. For complete catalogue, cut this out, out and mail to us. SEARS, ROEBAC & CO., Chicago. A Quick Dessert Get a package of Burnham's Hasty Jellycon at your grocer's, dissolve it in a pint of boiling water and let it cool. The result is a delicious and healthful dessert. The flavors are: lemon, orange, raspberry, strawberry, peach, wild cherry and the unflavored "calfsfoot" for wine and coffee jelly. All grocers sell it. 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 DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives quick relief and cures worm cases. Book of testimonials and 10 day* treatment Book. Dr. H, H. GREEN'S SONS, BOXD, Atlanta, GA Morre KID-NE e-oids attested by a "cloud of living y below: All the Testimonials and letters published by John Morrow&Co. are true. They are proof positive of the great merit of ing was ter- tially with I saw Morne- oids ad- and recom- highly by ons whose were sim- uwn that I try them. Improve in days after od to take continued has all dis- person since glad to be medicine." altoona, Pa. Morrow's Kid-ne- oids. Each name and address is correctly given; if you write them enclose a postagestamp to pay for the answer. Gentlemen-I have used several bottles of Peruna and feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head, and feel encouraged to believe that its continued use will fully eradicate a disease of thirty years' standing. - David Meekison. Congressman Meekison. Dr. Hartman, one of the best known physicians and surgeons in the United States, was the first man to formulate Pe-ru-na. It was through his genius and perseverance that it was introduced to the medical profession of this country. Send to the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book written by Dr. Hartman. Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Blinking and Itching Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays the Itching at once, acts as a plethora of alleviating care. Prepared for Piles and Itching of the private part. At druggists or by mail on receipt of price. 50 cents and $1.00. PILES PINE CREAM Excellent for Chapped Lips and Hands, Tap, Sun- burn and Roughness of the Skin. Unexcelled for use after shaving. Decorated Tile Box, 10 coins. Handmade Porcelain Decorations. On receipt of price. COAL TAR PRODUCT CO., 71 Commerce Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. PILES ANAKESIS gives im- patient relief and POSITIVE LY CURES PILES. For free sample address "ANAKESIS," Tribue building, New York. RHEU MATISM Van Buren's Rheu- matic Compound is the only positive cure. Past ex- perience needed. Box 53 S. California Ave., Chicago. The Best Plate Lifter and Turner. Has a bail on each plate while in the oven. Fits any piole plate or pudding dish. A set of 4 bails and handle by mail. 25c. AMERICAN NOVELTY CO. GARDINER, ME. AGENTS WANTED. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISE$ please state that you saw the Advertisement in this paper. Cure Sick Kidneys.