The Gazette

2 THE GAZETTE. One Year..... $1 50 Six Months..... 1 00 Three Months..... 20 Subscribers are requested to remit by post office money order or registered letter. Entered at the post office in Cleveland, Ohio, as second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: H. C. SMITH, Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE, Wick Block, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, 1894 to 1896. 1896 to 1898. 1900 to 1902. CLEVELAND, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1902. 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. THE ARMY AND NAVY COLLEGES The Afro-American Baptist ministers' conference of Boston being severely in earnest in regard to the things which concern the well-being of the race and the country, have adopted strong resolutions calling on President Roosevelt to give his influence in furtherance of a national duty in qualifying Afro-Americans as soldiers for the army and navy. The corresponding secretary was authorized to request the ministers' conference of every state and territory in the Union, as well as the District of Columbia, to send two delegates to meet in the city of Washington, D. C., February 22, at Zion Baptist church, F. street S. W., there to organize a national conference, whose business and duty it was to be to wait on the president and ask his support in having our boys admitted into the academies of the country—Annapolis, West Point, and the agricultural schools as well. We believe in agitation; we believe in any movement that is right and honorable, to accomplish results favorable to the maintenance of our just claims as a struggling people. The march of all the enlightened races is onward, and we owe it to ourselves and to the country that we assume aggressive steps in vindicating those claims before the world. We constitute no inconsiderable part of the American people and, as in former times, we shall be called again to offer our lives for the cause of the flag and the Union, it is certainly altogether fair that we should qualify ourselves for any emergency. But as men and as citizens we do only a righteous duty in asking that Afro-Americans be made beneficiary to the bounty offered to the loyal sons of our great and growing republic. The evidence of manifest destiny and power offers a standing challenge to foreign nations to determine matters through the issues of war. Should the nation at any time become involved in war, Americans will expect every man to do his full duty. It seems then a matter of supreme folly that the right to become a trained soldier should be longer denied the Afro-American. Washington, Lafayette, Jackson, Butler and Grant commended the heroism and valor of the Afro-American soldier in their day. Could they be heard now to speak for the cause of right and the land which they so bravely defended, assuredly their voices would be unanimous in according to the Afro-American, as well as others, the right to prepare and qualify themselves as soldiers of the Union. But if Americans would be just, if they would be generous and true to the instincts of an honorable manhood, they would find no room to cavil about a matter in which is involved the dearest interests of the people. The sentiment that should be most dominant and dear to every American heart is that of undying devotion to the principles of free government. We need a patriotism so broad and an integrity so pure that they will spurn every appearance of dissimulation and hypocrisy. From Bunker Hill to New Orleans, from New Orleans to Appomattox and from Appomattox to San Juan and Santiago, the glory of the American republic is centered in the achievements won through the blood and sacrifices of the Afro-American soldier. A magnanimous and generous government can afford to recognize its own and to fit them for high and honorable service in her armies. Let our government remain true to its obligations. The Free Colored People of North Carolina Charles W. Chestnutt, in the March number of the Southern Workman, explains some of the curious anomalies that grew out of slavery as it existed in the south. "It seems altogether probable that but for the radical change in the character of slavery, following the invention of the cotton-gin and the consequent great demand for laborers upon the far southern plantations, which turned the border states into breeding-grounds for slaves, the forces of freedom might in time have overcome those of slavery, and the institution might have died a natural death, as it already had in the northern states, and as it subsequently did in Brazil and Cuba. So these changed industrial conditions was due, in all probability, in the decade following 1850, the stationary ratio of free colored people to slaves against the larger increase from 1840 to 1850. The gradual growth of the slave power had discouraged the manumission of slaves, had resulted in legislation curtailing the rights and privileges of free people of color, and had driven many of these to seek homes in the north and west, in communities where, if not warmly welcomed as citizens they were at least tolerated as freemen. "I may add that North Carolina was a favorite refuge for runaway slaves and indentured servants from the richer colonies north and south of it. It may thus be plainly seen how a considerable body of free colored people sprang up within the borders of the state." POPE-STANFORD. Numerous Weddings to Occur In the Near Future—Annual Sermon and Entertainment, Etc. Peoria, Ill.—Miss Eva Harper and Mrs. Davis entertained young people Wednesday evening at Hotel Page in honor of Mrs. Washington, of Galesburg, Miss Eva Harper's guest.—Mr. Haruing, of Detroit, is here visiting. —Mrs. Henry Gibson entertained elderly ladies on Thursday evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. Sophia J. Lindsley. Mrs. Bell, of Henry, was also present.—Miss Bessie Harper is recovering.—Miss Florence Baker, of East Peoria, was Miss Winnie Houston's guest. Sunday.—Mr. William Scott is seriously ill.—Mr. William Davis is improving.—Illness compelled Mr. James Gross to stop work last week.—Mr. Albert Dire and Henry Hughes are better.—The Odd Fellows will give a "Conversazione," May 12. at Pfeiffer's hall.—Messrs. Roy Wagner and Harold Hayden have returned from Springfield.—Rev. Hart and Mrs. Strauter dined Sunday with Mrs. Patterson.—Mr. and Mrs. Reason Davis entertained Sunday at dinner, Misses Minnie Early, Anna Ford, Rhoda Shaw and Ida Blueford, of Hannibal, Mo., and Messrs. William Brown, U. Shoots, Herman Henry and Thomas Booome.—Mr. Thomas Cheek is out of the city or business.—Mrs. Belle, of Henry, visited her daughter, Mrs. P. W. Wagner, recently.—Mr. Griffin's daughter, Mrs. James Finch, and Miss Milanda Johnson are sick.—Mrs. M. Anderson gave a calico social at the A. M. E. church, Thursday evening. A large crowd was present and a goodly sum was realized.—The D. L. C. will give its first annual party May 8 at Pfeiffer's hall.—Mr. Robert Pope and Miss Nora Stanford were married at the bride's parents, No. 817 Main street. Just a few close friends were present.—Mrs. M'Liss Anderson says she will be married next week to a young man from the east. She would not give his name. It seems as if the matrimonial fever is quite contagious here. A number of weddings are to occur in the near future, among them being C. T. and Miss J. R., Mr. MeK. and Miss M. S. H. H. and Miss W. H., all of this city, and Mr. F. of Joliet and Miss E. H., of Peoria.—The K. of P.'s annual sermon at the A. M. E. church on May 4, and entertainment May 5 at Pfeiffer's hall.—Mr. Charles Ford has recovered from the rheumatism.—The Gazette, one of the oldest and best newspapers published in the interest of our race, is in our midst. Subscribe for it or see that a copy of it reaches you each week. Mr. Harry Gilkesson, agent. A BURNING SHAME. Madam Lee-Gleason, Cultured, Refined, Highly Accomplished and a Popular Music Teacher, Arrested by a Big, Burly Policeman (White) Within Four Doors of Her Home. Charleston, S. C.—On last Friday evening about 7 o'clock there was perpetrated one of the most disgraceful outrages this city has known for some time. As Madame Gleason was going home Patrolman Bittersohn told her to get off her wheel. She did so, making the remark that it was a pity he did not stop every white man and woman he saw riding on the sidewalks in streets not torn up the way that end of Vanderhorst street is. With that, the fellow so far presumed as to lay his hands upon her with unnecessary force, dragged her to the telephone box, rang up the patrol, and had her taken to the station, saying: "If yer hadn't gave me any of yer sass, I wouldn't 'ave arrested yer.' The charges he preferred at headquarters were riding a wheel on the sidewalk and abusing the whole police force. When Madame Gleason reached the station house a host of friends were there, all desirous of going her security. So she was speedily relieved from her humiliating position. Scores of white men and white women, white boys and white girls ride their wheels in all parts of the city on the sidewalks, in sight of policemen daily, and no notice is taken of it other than to step to one side and let them pass. Madame Gleason's many friends and patrons sincerely regret that she should have been the victim of such despicable treatment, and that her last days in Charleston should be marked by such an exhibition of prejudice, and all unite in saying that such a display of officiousness has but endeared her the more to the many hearts that have had occasion to bless her presence in our midst. Read Papers Published by Afro- Americans. Piqua, O.—Rev. J. A. Collins, of Dayton, preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. The services were well attended. Miss Jessie Smith and her brother, Clarence, spent Sunday in Dayton with their uncle.—Mr. Giles entertained Rev. Collins and others at dinner Sunday.—Mr. Jesse Coal left Thursday with his family for his future home in Michigan. The farewell reception given them at Mrs. Rogan's on Wednesday evening was an enjoyable affair.—There were a number of visitors here Sunday from Lima and Bellefontaine.—The German likes to read the German paper, members of other classes their own papers, but some of our people seem to prefer any other paper to their own. It is impossible to know much of the race unless you read our own papers. Master Clarence Smith, 114 College street, is agent for The Gazette. Purchase a copy each week. Wendell Phillips Club Banquet Chillicothe, O.—It was a "swell" affair, and held Thursday evening. Many from Columbus and other cities of Ohio were present. An extended account will appear in the next issue of The Gazette. Capt. W. S. Thomas, of the state capital, was among the speakers at the banquet. Beta Feet Cut 0.5 Both Feet Cut On. Manhattan, Kan., April 16.—Joseph Connors, of Shingle House, Pa., aged 25 years, had both feet cut off by the cars here early Tuesday. Connors was en route to Denver to accept a position as instructor in a local school THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1902. DEPEW-SCORES PRITCHARD. Rebukes Opponents of Crumpacker Resolution Washington, D. C.—Senator Depew, of New York, renewed his attack in the senate on southern election frauds. Senator Depew delivered a sharp rebuke to Senator Pritchard, of North Carolina. Senator Pritchard, although a republican, has used his efforts and influence to deprecate action on the Crumpacker resolution and similar measures. Senator Depew told Senator Pritchard that by right North Carolina should be represented in the senate by two republican senators. The agitation in the house in favor of the Crumpacker resolution is temporarily at a halt. Mr. Crumpacker and his colleagues in the movement have lost no part in their interest in the campaign, but are finding difficulty in making practical progress. The trouble lies with the men who at present are dominating the policy of the house, directing action along lines which they approve and retarding it where they disapprove. Although the committee on rules promised three weeks ago to favorably report the Crumpacker resolution for the appointment of an investigation committee, they have not yet brought it out. Their excuse is that they do not wish to report the rule until they are assured that the sentiment of the republicans of the house is overwhelmingly favorable. Mr. Crumpacker and his associates for the present are helpless in the hands of the house leaders. It may be necessary to demand another caucus to force them to action, but there is good ground for the suspicion that the leaders in the meantime are endeavoring to gather around them a following to oppose such an effort. M'KEE'S WILL. Cuts off Relatives With Small Annuities and Gives the Bulk of $2,000,-000 to Catholic Church Purposes. Philadelphia, Pa.—By the terms of the will of Col. John McKee, said to have been the wealthiest Afro-American in the country, who died a few days ago, Archbishop Ryan, of the archdiocese of Philadelphia, will come into the possession, as trustee, of an estate valued at upward of $2,000,000. His only surviving daughter is cut off with an annuity of $800, and after her death her surviving children shall receive annuities of $50 each. Harry Minton, a grandson, is bequeathed an annuity of $50, and after the death of all the annuitants the annuities shall revert to the residuary estate in the hands of the archbishop. The will specified that the residuary estate shall be used for two purposes: First, to build a Catholic church, rectory and convent in McKee City, N. J., and, second, to build and maintain a charitable institution in Philadelphia for the education of both white and colored male orphans, to be known as "McKee college." (See notice of Col. McKee elsewhere in this paper.—Ed.) A Bride's Trousseau for $75. In the March Ladies' Home Journal Mrs. Ralston tells how a bride may buy a complete trousseau, ready made, for $75. Here is the list: Tailor suit ..... $15 00 Walking-skirt ..... 3 50 Dress of challie ..... 12 00 Silk waist ..... 5 00 Flannel shirt-waist ..... 1 23 Two wash waists at $1.00 each. ..... 2 00 Wrapper ..... 2 00 Corset ..... 1 50 Two night gowns at 85 cents each ..... 1 70 Two nightgowns at $1.25 each. ..... 2 50 Two chemises at 50 cents each. ..... 1 00 Two chemises at $1.00 each. ..... 2 00 Two underwaists at 75 cents each ..... 1 50 Two underwaists at $1.00 each. ..... 2 00 Two pairs drawers at 50 cents each ..... 1 00 Two pairs drawers at 85 cents each ..... 1 70 One sateen petticoat ..... 1 00 One muslin petticoat ..... 1 00 One muslin petticoat ..... 5 00 Hat ..... 5 00 Gloves, two pairs ..... 2 50 Stockings, half-dozen pairs ..... 1 50 Shoes ..... 3 50 Handkerchiefs, one dozen ..... 1 50 Sundries ..... 2 85 True Reformers' Meeting Well Attended. New Brighton, Pa.—Mr. Robert Dabney was in Pittsburg recently.—Mr. Jack McFarland arrived Saturday from Atlantic City and left Sunday for Youngstown, O.—Mrs. M. Manly is sick.—Mrs. J. Bruein entertained at tea Saturday evening.—"Sport" McAllister, has accepted a position in Major Weir's tonsorial parlors.—Miss Peoples, Miss Nims, Daisy Sailes and C. Walker, of Beaver, and Mrs. Williams were Mrs. Reed's guests Sunday.—The True Reformers' meeting was well attended Sunday. Collection, $22.68.—Mrs. Kate Flenoy, of Pittsburg, is here visiting.—Robert Brown returned from Steubenville on the 9th.—Miss Nellie Lee is visiting in Youngstown. Able-Stone. Lebanon, O.—Mrs. P. A. Stamps and Miss L. Manyard visited in Cincinnati recently.—Miss Roxie Wester, of Springsboro, was Miss Mary McDonald's guest Saturday.—Sunday-school mass meeting of Precinct D was held in Zion church Sunday. Miss Endora Morton, president. Visitors from Middletown, Franklin, Harveysburg and Cincinnati were present.—Miss. N. H. Burrough, of Louisville, Ky., corresponding secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary, will speak at Zion church April 27.—Mrs. Ann Clinton is ill.—Communion services will be observed at the A. M. E. church Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. J. Dickerson is expected. — Mrs. M. Able and Mr. S. Stone (white), of Harveysburg, were married by Rev. W. Steele Thursday. Wanted—A Train Load of Bachelors Troy, O.—Miss Dora Motten has left Springfield.—Messrs. Huggard G. Collins and John Williams, of Piqua, joined the Masonic lodge Tuesday night.—Misses Abbie Harrison and Amanda Elliott and Mr. Arthur Hill were Piqua visitors Sunday.—Messrs. Jud and Harry Bell, of Addison, and Mr.Willie Clay and Miss Ina Clay, of West Milton, were here Sunday.—The Odd Fellows' annual sermon will be preached here May 4.—Mr. Jesse Coles, former cook at Hotel Troy, left with his family for Michigan.— A union concert was given at Zion church between it and the A. M. E. church.—Mr. George Hammonds is better.—Mrs. J. M. Tate is convalescent.—Newark wants young men, Rendville young ladies, Lima has both, but Troy has old maids, grass widows and widows to let. Wanted—A train load of bachelors with matrimonial intentions. Hear ye! Rendville, Newark and Lima. REDUCED FARES Chance for Trips via Pennsylvania Lines at Small Cost. In addition to local excursions and reduced fares authorized for various events, the following opportunities are offered for trips via Pennsylvania Lines at special rates: To Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal., April 19th to 26th, inclusive, account Convention of Federation of Women's Clubs. To Zanesville, Ohio, April 28th and 29th, account State Convention of Prohibition Party of Ohio. Tickets for this event will be sold only from Ticket stations in Ohio. To St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., May 17th to 19th, inclusive, account National Baptist Anniversaries. To San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cal., and Portland, Ore., May 26th to June 7th, inclusive, account Imperial Council, Nobles of Mystic Shrine, National Convention T. P. A. of America, and Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W. To Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo, Colo., June 21st to 23d, inclusive, account Sunday School International Association, Triennial Convention. To Minneapolis, Minn., July 5th to 7th, inclusive, account National Educational Association. To Tacoma, Wash., or Portland, Ore., July 15th to 20th, inclusive, account Annual Meeting Y. P. C. U., Society of United Presbyterian Church. To San Francisco or Los Angeles, Cal., August 1st to 7th, inclusive, account Biennial Meeting, Knights of Pythias. To Salt Lake City, Utah, August 6th to 8th, inclusive, account Annual Reunion, Grand Lodge B. P. O. E. For information about fares and other details, apply to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines, or address C. L. Kimball', A. G. P. A., Cleveland, O. Had All the Hacks. Columbia, S. C.—Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt had an unusual experience last week Thursday afternoon when they arrived in Aiken in their private car. They telephoned for a carriage, but every respectable-looking vehicle in the town had been engaged for the funeral of an Afro-American. Finally, after much trouble, they secured a ramshackle hack, drawn by a droopearned little horse, driven by a small colored boy. They all piled in and went up-town. It is said they are contemplating the purchase of real estate. Every Day in the Year You are assured lowest rates to be had by traveling via the Nickel Plate road, and on April 29 and May 6 and 20, special rates and privileges have been arranged for those looking for homes any place in the west, northwest and southwest. The very low rates to colonists will continue during the balance of April. Equal advantages will cost more by way of other lines. Inquire of nearest agent of the Nickel Plate road or E. A. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. No. 77 Three Mixed Marriages. Trenton, N. J.—There was a triple wedding last week Tuesday afternoon when three young white women were married to three Afro-Americans. The couples united were: Mary Kelly, aged 18, and Joshua Johnson; Pearl Stone, aged 19, and S. R. Young; Florence Sterns, aged 23, and William Hendrickson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. L. Burton, a colored preacher. Prince Henry Gave Him a Watch. Will Be a Special Holiday Havana, April 17.—The Cuban constitution has been published in the Official Gazette, together with an order convening the new government. The order declares that the constitutional convention, which was dissolved by congress, will assemble in Havana on May 5 for the purpose of examining credentials and counting and rectifying the electoral vote. The order provides that May 20, the date upon which Senor Estrada Palma is to be inaugurated president, shall be a special holiday. Damaged by Fire. Chicago, April 17.—Fire badly damaged the warehouse of the Adams Express Co., here yesterday, and delayed traffic in the yards of the Pennsylvania, Ft. Wayne, Burlington and St. Paul roads for over an hour. Sparks from an engine ignited the platform near the warehouse and the flames spread into the yard switch tower and to the building used as freight office for the Pennsylvania lines. The damage is about $25,000, fully covered by insurance. Will Investigate the Riots. Kingston, Jamaica, April 17. Nearly 50 arrests have been made in connection with the riots at Montego Bay, on the north coast of this island, which began April 5, and in which a number of policemen and rioters were wounded. The governor of Jamaica has appointed a commission to inquire into the riots. The Comfortable Way to Go is via the Nickel Plate Road and its connections, for Colonists and all others bound for California, the Northwest, or points on the North Pacific Coast during March and April, 1902. It will be cheaper als than by other lines. See nearest ages, of the Nickel Plate Road or E. A. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. No. 55 Homeseekers' Excursions via Penn- sylvania Lines. Low rate Home-Seekers' excursion tickets to the west and south will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, May 6 and 20. For fares, through time and other details, apply to passenger and ticket agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. GRAVE CHARGES. Natives in Philippines Said to Be Cruelly Dealt With. Secretary Root Has Instructed Gen Chaffee to Make Inquiry Into the Charges, and if Found True to Place the Gulity Ones on Trial by Court-Martial. --- Washington, April 16.—Secretary of War Root has sent a cable message to Gen. Chaffee, instructing him to investigate the charges of cruelty to natives by Gen. Smith's orders, as testified to in the Waller trial. "On February 19 a letter was sent you, enclosing for investigation, copy of charges made by Gov. Gardener, of Tayabas province, which contained general allegations of cruelties practiced by troops on natives, and generally of an insolent and brutal attitude of the army towards natives. On March 4 a cable message was sent you directing disciplinary measures to produce obedience to the president's instructions, subordinating military officers to civil government in pacified provinces, and instructing you to relieve Maj. Edwin F. Glenn and Capt. James A. Ryan from duty and order them to Manila to await investigation into their conduct, in accordance with instructions to follow by mail. On March 24 instructions were mailed you containing statement of charges against these officers and Gen. Jacob H. Smith as the basis of the investigation ordered by the cable of March 4. "Further instructions in both matters are required by the following facts: Press despatches state that upon the trial of Maj. Waller, of the marine corps, testimony was given by Waller, corroborated by other witnesses, that Gen. Jacob H. Smith instructed him to kill and burn; that the more he killed and burned the better pleased Gen. Smith would be, "Monday, before the senate committee on Philippine affairs, Sergeant Charles S. Riley and Private William Smith, of the Twenty-sixth volunteer infantry, testified that the form of torture known as the "water cure" was administered to the president of the town of Igbarras, Hoilo province, under orders of Maj. Glenn. "Maj. Glenn is directed to proceed to San Francisco and report to the general commanding the department of California, with a view to his trial by court-martial under charges alleging the cruelties practiced by him. "The president desires to know in the fullest and most circumstantial manner all the facts, nothing being concealed, and no man being for any reason favored or shielded. He intends to see that the most rigorous care is exercised to detect and prevent any cruelty or brutality, and that men who are guilty thereof are punished. Great as the provocation has been in dealing with foes who resort to treachery, murder and torture, nothing can justify, or will be held to justify, the use of torture or inhuman conduct of any kind on the part of the American army." ASPHYXIATED. Four Persons Dead From Inhaling Illuminating Gas. New York, April 16.—Four persons were found dead last night in the living apartments of Esther Kohen, a widow living on Third avenue. They had been killed by inhaling the fumes of illuminating gas and so far the police have given no opinion as to whether or not the deaths were the result of accident. The names of the dead are: Esther Kohen, aged 50; Henry Kohen, her son, aged 23; Lena Kohen, her daughter, aged 17; Edith Flow, a friend of the Kohens, aged 16. The tragedy evidently came Monday night, for the Kohens and their visitor had not been seen all day. Henry was in the bicycle business and did not come to the store during the day. Last evening his partner went to the house and was told by the occupant of another apartment that an odor of gas had been noticed all afternoon. He broke in the door and Henry was found dead lying on a lounge in the parlor, while the other three were in bed in another room. All the windows, fanlight and entrance doors had been tightly closed. Two Men Drowned. Wheeling, W. Va., April 16.—Tuesday afternoon four men from Warrenton, O., were rowing up the Ohio river to their home at Tiltonville, O. En route they sent their skiff into the swell of the towboat Ironsides and the frail craft was capsized. John Venum and John Bonner climbed upon the overturned boat and were soon rescued. Harry Venum and George Bareus disregarded the warning of the others and struck out for the Ohio shore, 50 yards distant, but were overcome by cramps, and drowned only a few feet from the shore. Strike is Over. Dubois, Pa., April 16.—The Dubois and Reynoldsville miners last night finally reached a vote at their mass meeting at Rathmel, by which they ratified the Punxsutawney agreement for a settlement. By this action the strike in the entire region has been declared off, and if nothing unforeseen arises all mines will start work Thursday morning. Blew the Safe to Atoms. Duluth, Minn., April 16. A telephone message was received to-day from Eveleth to the effect that burglars in attempting to blow the safe of the Duluth, Messaba and Northern railroad depot there, Monday night, used such a large amount of nitro-glycerine that the building was demolished and the safe blown to atoms. No trace of the burglars was found and it is not known whether they were also blown to pieces or escaped. Earlier in the evening the jail was burned and an unknown prisoner was cremated. Confessed to a Murder Cincinnati, April 16.—Mumford Craft, alias Jack Collins, was brought from Wise, Va., to Covington, Ky., yesterday, and later confessed that he and a companion whom he refused to name, killed a rural mail carrier in Magoffin county, Ky., January 29, and secured $300 in rifling the mail sack. Death of a Well-Known Priest. Oskaloosa, Ia., April 16.—Rev. Father M. O'Carroll, one of the best-known priests in Iowa, for 24 years in charge of St. Mary's Catholic church of this city, died Tuesday. THE BAILEY CO. The Trading Center of the Masses. 138-150 ONTARIO ST. You ought to see the hundreds of becoming styles in ladies' trimmed ready-to-wear Hats. We have selected four of the very best numbers and place them under Special Price for Saturday 200 elegant $3.00 and $4.00 Trimmed Hats Saturday at.....$1.98 We have gathered into one big lot about 150 $6, $7 and $8 Hats and marked them for Saturday at.....$5 FOR CHOICE The casket remained in the church until late in the evening, when it was placed in a special car attached to the Pennsylvania railroad train and taken to New York. The remains were interred this morning at Greenwood cemetery in Brooklyn. Washington, April 17.—The postal administration of Cuba, according to a report Postmaster General Payne yesterday received from Director General of Posts Fosnes, covering the first half of the current fiscal year, is in a healthy condition and established on a basis of permanent success. The report shows that the revenues of the postal department of Cuba are maintaining a remarkably close approximation to $1,000 a day. The total receipts from all sources during the six months were $121,778; average daily receipts $988. These receipts were mostly from stamp sales, which aggregate $167,868 during the half year. The expenses were $200,703, or at the rate of $401,406 per year. However, there will accrue for payment during the latter half of this year transportation expenses, chiefly for foreign service, aggregating $16,000. The annual outlay for the Cuban postal service therefore, has been brought well within an estimated rate of $420,000, a decrease of $34,285 from the previous fiscal year. The expenditures still overrun the revenues by $56,000, or about 13 per cent. Director General Fosnes says he expects to leave every department in Cuba under bond when the United States retires from the island next month. Chicago, April 17.—Standing erect and tightly wedged in a narrow space between the headboard of the bed and the wall, the body of Mrs. Catherine Doerr, 44 years old, wife of John Doerr, a wealthy retired architect, was found Tuesday in a room on the second floor of her home, Wentworth avenue. Death had probably occurred many hours previous to the finding of the body. What caused the woman's death and how she happened to expire in such a strange position the police are unable to determine. Washington, April 17.—The census bureau has issued a preliminary report regarding the clothing factory product of the United States in 1900. It gives the following summary, with the per cent. of increase since 1890: Number of establishments 8,581, increase 36 per cent. Capital $169,298, 434, increase 13 per cent. Davenport, Ia., April 17.—Dr. Jackson B. Thomas, of Philadelphia, who secured a loan of $6,000 from W. G. Putnam, a Davenport attorney, last fall, on papers alleged to be forged, was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years at hard labor in the penitentiary. Law is Unconstitutional. Springfield, Ill., April 17.—An important decision was handed down yesterday by the supreme court, in which the law taxing foreign insurance companies doing business in Illinois 2 per cent. on gross premiums, is declared unconstitutional. Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, the Noted Presbyterian Divine, is Dead. Washington, April 14.—Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, the noted Presbyterian divine, died at 9 o'clock Saturday night at his residence in this city. It had been evident for some days that there was no hope of recovery and the attending physicians so informed the family. The patient gradually grew weaker. His life passed away so quietly that even the members of the family, all of whom were watching at the bedside, hardly knew that he had gone. The immediate cause of death was inflammation of the brain. T. DE WITT TALMAGE. Washington, April 16.—Funeral services were held at the Church of the Covenant Tuesday afternoon over the body of Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage. The large church was crowded to the doors. The funeral ceremony began at 5 o'clock and occupied considerably over an hour. The Rev. Dr. Hamlin, pastor of the Church of the Covenant, and the Rev. Drs. Easton, of this city, and Nichols and Demarest, both of Brooklyn, officiated. POSTAL AFFAIRS. Cuban Service Reported to Be in a Good Condition. A Mysterious Death. Clothing Factory Product. Law is Unconstitutional. DOINGS OF THE RACE. Prof. James Monroe Gregory, of Bordentown, N. A., Industrial School for Afro-Americans, has had $20,000 granted to him by that state's legislature for the use of his school. The money will be well spent in furthering its needs in all directions. As time goes by, it is more and more apparent that Editor E. E. Cooper, of the Colored American, will have to pay some of the colored newspaper men whom he owes, or there will be commenced a march on Washington, before which the now historic march of Coxey will pale into utter insignificance. We are sorry to see Cooper willing to stand so much punishment rather than disgorge.-Dalas (Tex.) Express. The newspapers are out after Brother Cooper, of the Colored American, again. They claim now, as of yore, that he has sandbagged them and got a lot of advertisement out of them for which he had promised on his word to pay. If Ed. Cooper is one-half as dishonest as these papers paint him he should not be recognized as a member of the Negro Press association, and he should be kicked out of the back door of respectable society; but if he is not guilty of the awful charges laid in his door, he should at least enter a denial and demand a retraction of the boys. Silence under such charges made weekly by so considerable a number of the Negro journals is not the way to sustain a good honest reputation, and we are not ready to believe that Brother Cooper is an old case hardened sinner whose conscience or pride cannot be touched.—Chicago Conservator. MURDERER CAPTURED. Man Who Killed His Wife Attempts to Drown Himself But Is Pulled from the River and Lodged in Jail. Springfield, Mass., April 17—Bernhard Weithaas, murderer of his wife, attempted to drown himself yesterday when brought to bay by manhunters near Palmer. With great difficulty he was resuscitated, and then taken through shouting mobs to the Springfield police headquarters, where he fully confessed his deed. Weithaas shot his wife in the Highland hotel, of this city, where she was employed Tuesday night. He escaped by keeping away at the point of his revolver those who tried to stop him, and fled, after tearing off a disguise of woman's clothing. He reached the railroad tracks, ran to a place east of this city, where he passed the night. Yesterday he proceeded as far as North Wilbraham, ten miles east of this city, unmolested. In that village he called at a general store to buy a pie, and was recognized. For three miles he was chased along the New York Central railroad track and then when North Wilbraham, Palmer and Springfield policemen rushed for him, he jumped into the little Quaboag river. He swam to the middle, and then attempted to drown himself. Officers pulled him from the water, worked over him for ten minutes before bringing him to consciousness, and then locked him up. At the Palmer and Springfield railroad stations he was mobbed by hundreds of men shouting imprecations. LIVES WERE IN PERIL Vessel's Cargo Burned for Eighteen Hours and Passengers Knew Nothing of It Until They Debarked. New York, April 17.-Directed by officers of the steamship Mainhetti, the crew of the steamer took from her hold Wednesday a great quantity of burned baggage belonging to the 835 steerage passengers who debarked from the vessel Tuesday on her arrival. The taking out of the baggage was the first intimation the passengers had that their lives had been in peril from fire when one day out of Naples, from which port the steamship sailed March 23. Some hay was on fire in one of the forward compartments of the hold. The passengers saw the smoke, but were told the ship was being fumigated. This satisfied them and the officers and crew kept the real cause secret. The fire burned 18 hours before it was brought under control. Wednesday a representative of the steamship company was waiting on the pier with a satchel full of money and as each immigrant who had suffered loss through the fire presented his claim he was paid. He Made Money. Sioux Falls, S. D., April 17.—Peter Verwolf, a prominent member of a Hollander colony of Douglas county, who has just completed a term in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for a statutory offense, was rearrested as he left the prison doors yesterday on the charge of making counterfeit money, while an inmate of the prison. He has confessed. Killed the Judge. Berlin, April 17.—A banker named Von Badenbrunz, who is on trial at Oldenburg, charged with irregularities in connection with the Vereins bank, entered the residence of the presiding judge, Herr Becker, yesterday, and shot him dead. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.—Subscribers not receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify us AT ONCE. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine THE GAZETTE's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should 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 (six words in a line). CLEVELAND, SATURDAY. APRIL 10, 1902. 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. JONES' Restaurant, No. 608 Central Ave. Open Sundays also. F. VALENTINE'S Grocery Store, 366 Central Ave. JAMES F. BEASON, 133 Central Ave. J. W. SMITH, 526 Erie St. FOR RENT.—Furnished room; all conveniences. Apply Mrs. Evans, 17 Shelburne street. FOR SALE—Two section bookcase or cupboard, a good refrigerator, a "single" bedstead and a hanging lamp. Very cheap. See them at No. 674 Sterling avenue. FOR SALE—Dress Suits—Two, as good as new. Will sell part of one suit. All very cheap. Address Box 5, The Gazette, Wick block (Lyceum Theater building). FOR SALE—Watch—A fine double case (silver) watch, Elgin movement, recently cleaned, and practically new. Cheap. Address Box 6, The Gazette, Wick block. WANTED—Lady—At once to take care of house and care for two little children, aged 9 and 11, years, respectively. Address box 25, Gazette office, Wick block. FOR SALE. — Twelve copies of "THE NEW NEGRO FOR A NEW CENTURY" can be now had for $1.10 each. Regular price $1.40. For further information address J. W. Glenn, 5 Wick block, Gazette office. This book is one of Booker T. Washington's best productions about the race, and all interested in the race's progress should secure a copy of same when such a splendid opportunity is here afforded. Mr. Roy Thornton, of Columbus, is here visiting his aunt, Mrs. Green, on Central avenue. Mrs. Welcome T. Blue has returned from Limaville, where she visited her sick mother. Mrs. Joe George, of Laurel street, will leave next week to visit relatives in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Charles Grimes, of Canton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blue last Sunday. Messrs. Edward C. Daw and J. Clarence Brown have been very ill recently, but are convalescing. Will E. Smith desires to secure base ball matches for two teams, one of 14-year-old boys and the other of 17 years. Rev. Chas. Bundy left Monday evening for Washington, D. C., to attend a meeting of the A. M. E. financial board. He was in Zanesville last week. Mr. DeCoursey, who conducts a first-class barber shop and also shampoos ladies' hair, is succeeding nicely at his place of business on Greenwood street, near Central. Wait for the original May Pole given by the well-known Amateur club, May 5, at Woodliff hall. Music by Bowman's orchestra. Don't forget the date. Admisison, 25 cents. Don't fail to attend the May Pole given by Thad A. Stevens' corps, No. 229, at Woodliff hall, April 30. Music by Gilliam's orchestra. Admission 25 cents. There will be dancing. Mr. Wm. N. Williams accompanied Miss A. Reed to the Easter party given by Misses Annie Howard and Daisy Noble at Mr. and Mrs. Howard's on Perry street. Subscribe for the Gazette and have the paper sent to your home through the mails. Be too proud to borrow a copy or read some one else's. Don't "SPONGE" on anyone. Miss Mina Fields, of Calvert street, employed by J. M. Hastings, ladies' tailor, in the Rose building, was given a week's vacation recently, which she spent in Ravenna, returning Saturday. At St. John's church the pastor, Rev. Charles Bundy, will preach tomorrow morning and evening. Evening subject, "The Narrow Way and the Broad Way." Sunday-school at 2:30 p. m. C. E. meeting at 6:30 p. m. Fred K. Louis, 87 Blaine street, does first-class work as a wallpaper cleaner, furniture polisher and general house cleaner. Our people should take pleasure in patronizing Mr. Louis, for he is an energetic and enterprising member of the race. "The Youngsters" baseball team consists of the following boys under 15 years: Robert Smith, Walter Jackson, Harry Henderson, Rufus Gibbs, Percy Randolph, Carl Saterfield, George Harris, Walter Henderson, John Blaine, Charles Davis and Willie Baker. Mr. J, Harvey Jackson, for many years a resident of this city, and one of the original proprietors of The Gazette, is in the city. Mr. Jackson has traveled extensively, having lived at times in New York, Chicago, St. Paul and other northwestern cities. His family now resides in Detroit. The editor of The Gazette takes pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of an invitation to attend the fourth annual reception of the Philanthropic club in Excelsior parlors. Youngstown, on May 15. Music by the Ohio orchestra. The officers of the club are: A. H. Berry, president; L. Richards, vice; John Eccles, secretary; John Holmies, treasurer. An invitation has been received by The Gazette from Mr. and Mrs James F. Jackson, of Washington. D. C., to attend the wedding reception of their daughter, Mary Julia, to Daniel S. Mahoney, of Pittsburg, on April 22, in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney will be at home at 2437 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, after April 26. The Lord's supper will be administered by Rev. Ferguson on Cory chapel at 3 p. m., Sunday. The missionary program last Sunday was excellent. The Sunday school is in a very flourishing condition. The musicale given by the Junior league on Monday evening was largely attended. Rev. Daniels has charge of the mission on Pittsburg street this conference year. Mrs. William Walker, 35 Harmon street, gave a pleasant reception to about 25 friends last week Wednesday evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Fletcher, of Steubenville. The floral decorations were beautiful and the repast sumptuous. Mrs. Walker proved herself an amiable and agreeable hostess. Mrs. Hattie Shuman was married to Mr. Charles Mickens, a highly respected citizen of Canton, last Tuesday evening at her mother's, Mrs. Margaret Powell, 249 Brownell street. Rev. Jackson performed the ceremony. About 30 guests were present. The presents were beautiful. The couple left for Canton on the 11:30 train Tuesday night, where they will reside. Lisbon.—Messrs. P. J. Hill and W. Smith took possession of the Dewey restaurant April 15. They will run a first-class lunch counter and dining parlor.—Mrs. Thomas Dillard, sr., and Master Lloyd Roberts are much improved.—Mrs. Mary Rollins was in Salem recently.—Mrs. Less Ford has returned from New Brighton.—Mr. E. Wallace is able to attend to his duties at the Palace tonsorial shop. The David Garrick Dramatic club is composed of the following members: William E. Smith, general director; Carroll Scott, president; Miss Katherine Moxley, vice; Miss Lulu Hudnell, secretary; Misses Violet Tolbert and Grace Moxley, Messrs. George Tucker, Harry Wilson and Chas. S. Hackley. Meetings every Thursday. Applications for membership received through the general manager. We desire not only to call our readers' attention to Mrs. Henry Burch's ad, elsewhere in this paper, but also to impress upon them the importance of patronizing, in as great a degree as possible, those of our race engaged in business enterprises who have the good sense and judgment to advertise in The Gazette. Mrs. Burch runs a first-class boarding and lodging place at 463 Central avenue. It is a credit to the city. Everything is neat, clean and her charges most reasonable. Because Company D. of the Ninth battalion, has not received its allowance of $1,000 from the Chamber of Commerce for the current year, it is expected the company will soon be disbanded. Thos. E. Short, who was recently elected captain, said Saturday: "We have not received a cent of the money that is coming to us for this year, and are heavily in debt. The only course that seems open to us now is to throw up the sponge. The Chamber of Commerce refused to give us the $1,000 because our officers were not under bond. We then saw that our officers were properly bonded, but the money has not been forthcoming." Two women, one white, claiming to be the wives of Jaspar Rickman, the bigamist, who has been convicted and taken to Columbus to spend the next two years in the penitentiary, fought at the county jail, Monday, for the possession of the few cheap rags of clothing that their much-married spouse had left behind. Rickman had left word that the white wife should have his clothing and as she was leaving the jail with them, the other appeared and insisted that the raiment belonged to her. Sheriff Barry stopped the altercation and gave the clothing to the white wife. The other then went to Prosecutor Keeler, who told her to replevin the clothing if she wanted it. One of the brilliant events of the season was the birthday reception given by Mrs. Florence Taylor in honor of her daughter, Miss Marie Taylor, last week Wednesday evening. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and floral designs, presenting a most pleasing aspect. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather about 140 guests were present and enjoyed the festivities of the evening. A delicious collation was served and thoroughly enjoyed. Dancing, cards and games were indulged in until a late hour. The guests present from abroad were: Mrs. Mamie Vactor, Miss Addie Stewart and Miss Cora Brockenbaugh, of Youngstown, and Miss Minnie Gardner, of New Castle, Pa. Mrs. and Miss Taylor are delightful and most successful entertainers. Wm. M. Alexander, who served an apprenticeship as cook under Chas. F. Rittie, the famous French chef of Washington, D. C., has served some of the leading and wealthiest men in the north, at Boston, New York and other principal points. On May 1 Mr. Alexander will have served two years with the Fox-Hall club on Oliver street. He is a native of this city and has been so highly recommended by past employers, especially the members of the Fox-Hall club, which closes May 1, that he has a number of offers of places, the best of which he will accept after the 1st of May, temporarily retiring as chef. Long, faithful and the best of service has resulted in the extremely commendable demand for his services. Mr. Alexander has established a precedent that many of the young men would benefit themselves largely and materially by following. There was a great outpouring of people Sunday afternoon at the Grays' armory, the occasion being the eighth "pop" concert. The armory was unable to accommodate all those seeking admittance. The Cleveland Grand orchestra found its usual favor. The feature of the afternoon was the triumph scored by the three Machan children, Bennie, aged about 7 years; Tony, aged 9 years, and Leon, aged 4 years. It was their debut as pianists, and they made a big hit. Their playing was remarkable. Tony and Bennie first played Mendelssohn's wedding march. Bennie then played a solo in andante, allegro, and rondo allegretto movements from Mozart. The trio then played a festival march by Franz Beler. The children were obliged to respond to an encore. They are the children of Anton Machan, a well-known musician, who resides at No. 27 Jewett street, and a bright future is predicted for them. Mrs. Lester Sebon, who possesses a sweet soprano voice, sang "Elsa's Dream," from Lohengrin. She was so pleasing that she was obliged to respond to an encore, and sang a popular song. The program concluded with the singing of "Star Spangled Banner." Be sure to attend the next "pop" concert. They are fine and cheap: ten cents on the floor; reserved seats in the gallery, only 25 cents. The new star in Iseus is marching at the rate of 50,000 miles a second." "Great Saturn! Say, wouldn't there be fun to burn if they should hit the 'Dipper' to its tail."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1902. APRIL. (By one who is worn out with so much weather, Is this the young and tender girl Who smiles between her tears? She strikes me as a temagant Of none too tender years. She raves, she rages and she scolds, Her brow is creased with frowns. She screeches at me with her winds, She chills me and she drowns. This "smile and tear" fraud is played out You weather-beaten hag; You are a sodden tramp that reels Delirious with her jag. I'm sick of all your maudlin tears, The wailing and the drool. "Sweet April maiden?" Not for me! I'm not an "April Fool!" — N. Y. Sun. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY! The old reliable Gazette desires an energetic and honest agent, and a good correspondent, in every city and town in Ohio and adjoining states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following named cities: Zanesville, Springfield, Hamilton, Lorain, Toledo, Wilmington, Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Delaware, Sandusky, Lancaster, O.; Allegheny, Pittsburg, Washington, Sewickley and other western Pennsylvania cities and towns; Wheeling, Parkersburg and other West Virginia cities and towns; northern Kentucky and eastern Indiana cities and towns. Address a card to the editor of The Gazette, Wick Block, Cleveland, O., and our terms and instructions to agents and correspondents will be sent at once. Send us the name of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. REDUCED RATES West and Northwest via Pennsylvania Lines. One way second-class colonist tickets to the west and northwest will be sold at special fares via Pennsylvania Lines, during March and April, 1902. Particular information about fares, through time and other details will be furnished upon application to passenger and ticket agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. Federation of Women's Clubs. Tickets on sale April 19th to 27th inclusive for those desiring to attend the convention to be held in Los Angeles, May 1st to 8th, 1902, at one fare for round trip to Chicago by way of the Nickel Plate Road and $50.00 added for round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Tickets good to return till June 25th, 1902. See nearest ticket agent for full information or E. A. Akers, C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O. No. 71 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Fannie Osborn, late of Cleveland, O., deceased. WELCOME T. BLUE. TRAVELERS' REGISTER Trains on all roads run on Standard Time. "THE ST. LOUIS LIMITED" VIA "Big-4 Route." Leaves—CLEVELAND, 8:00 A. M. (Daily). Arrives—INDIANAPOLIS, 3:10 P. M. ST. LOUIS, 8:45 P. M. same night With Fine Vestibule Coaches, Drawing Room and Dining Cars to Indianapolis and St. Louis, also Coach and Parlor Cars to Columbus and Cincinnati. One of the fastest and finest trains in the country. 5 Fast Trains to Columbus, 4 to Cincinnati, with Sleeping and Dining Cars. Trains from and to Cleveland. Leave. Arrive. *Col. Cin. Ind. & St. Louis. 3:35 a.m. 1:50 a.m. *Gallon & Intermediate. 7:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. *St. Louis Ltd. Ind. Col. Cin. 8:00 a.m. 10:25 p.m. *Col. Spring'd, Day., Ind. Cin. 12:35 p.m. 2:55 p.m. Indianapolis & St. Louis. 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Galton to Cleveland. 9:00 a.m. To Galton and Columbus. 4:00 p.m. *Col. Spring, Day., Cin. 9:40 p.m. 5:56 a.m. Get Tickets at COLLIVER'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. Euclid. Cor. Public Sq. THROUGH THE MAIN UPPER FOOTBODY CENTRAL TIME *Daily.* Daily except Sunday. From Cleveland to Leave. Arrive. Pittsburg & Bellaire. *7 00am *11 20pm Salem & Pittsburg. *8 00am *8 30pm Salem & Pittsburg. *4 00pm *11 30am Philadelphia & New York. *4 00pm *11 20am Baltimore & Washington. *4 00pm *11 30am Pittsburg, Bellaire & East. *11 40pm *4 30pm Baltimore & Washington. *11 40pm *4 30pm Kennewick. *8 10am *8 10am Philadelphia & New York. *11 30pm *5 00am Baltimore & Washington. *11 30pm *5 00am Pittsburg & Wellsville. *11 30pm *5 00am 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. *11 20am *11 05pm Col. Clin., Ind. & St. L. *7 20am *7 30pm NICKEL PLATE The New York, Chicago & Louth R.R. All trains stop at Euclid avenue, Broadway and Pearl street. City ticket office 189 Superior street. Tel. Main 218. 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Reader, do you ever notice that some people tell you that they do what they seem to prosper, while others, yourself may-be, have such a hard time to get alic 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 you are in the Medium, while the successful people, in all 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 consult Mrs. Marth. She will tell you what your trouble is, as she understands the spells that are being 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. to 8 P. M. Sittings. Mention THE GAZETTE J. KATOWITZ, PRACTICAL PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER, 116 Maple St., Cleveland, O. 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CARY 1406 WEST YORK STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. FIRST-CLASS Everything Neat and Clean and the Best. Mrs. Henry Burch, 463 Central Ave. C&B CLEVELAND ...AND... BUFFALO C&B LINE UNPARALLELED NIGHT SERVICE. NEW STEAMERS "CITY OF BUFFALO" AND "CITY OF ERIE" both together being without doubt, in all respects, the finest and fastest that are run in the interest of the traveling public in the United States. Special Daylight Trips Every Saturday commencing July 12th to August 30th inclusive. Leave Buffalo 8 A.M. Arrive Cleveland 6 P.M. " Cleveland 8 " Buffalo 6 " CENTRAL STANDARD TIME. ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIES EACH STEAMER Connections made at Buffalo with trains for all Eastern and Canadian points, at Cleveland for Toledo, Detroit and all points West and Southwest. Ask ticket agents for tickets via C. & B. Line. Send four cents for illustrated pamphlet. SPECIAL LOVE RATES CLEVELAND TO BUFFALO AND NIAGARA FALLS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, ALSO BUFFALO TO CLEVELAND. W. F. 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(ESTABLISHED IN 1883), And has the largest bona fide circula that of any journal in the interest Americans, published in the State of Comparison with any will immedi establish its rank as one of NEWSIEST AND the largest bona fide circulation of any journal in the interest of Americans, published in the State of Ohio comparison with any will immediate establish its rank as one of the WSIEST AND B na fide circulation, double in the interest of Afro- sed in the State of Ohio. any will immediately ank as one of the AND BEST And has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any journal in the interest of Afro- Americans, published in the State of Ohio. Comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the IN THE COUNTRY. Read what a Leading Minister, of Springfield, O. THE GAZETTE The most healthful signs of life and a high the existence of the above-named paper. That it can not be doubted when the fact is remembered communications from the wisest and best mind FOR THE PEOPLE it represents, and can be colored man, though his face may be of ebony his demonstration of what can be done by the editor is a young man who, by dist of INDUST DEALING, has succeeded in giving to the country a PAPER WORTHY THE PATRONAL reader of THE GAZETTE since its first appearance, I feel that in justice to the paper, the course, I feel that in justice to the paper, the course upon the people generally, to support the identified with the COLORED people, and is in success of all without regard to Complexion. At a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. O. of Springfield, O., says: THE GAZETTE healthful signs of life and a highly useful career as of the above-named paper. That it is a paper of Brassbutted when the fact is remembered that in its colour comes from the wisest and best minds of our race. People it represents, and can be relied upon as a though his face may be of ebony hue. The Gazette of what can be done by the young men of our king man who, by diat of INDUSTRY and ECONOMY is succeeded in giving to the colored people of PER WORTHY THE PATRONAGE OF ALL. The Gazette since its first appearance, and having that in justice to the paper, the editor and the race, generally, to support the paper that is P. the COLORED people, and is in harmony with the without regard to Complexion. J. W. O. Minister, Rev. J. W. Gazaway, held, O., says: GAZETTE. and a highly useful career are indicated in her. That it is a paper of Brain and Culture remembered that in its columns are found best minds of our race. It is a paper and can be relied upon as a friend of every of ebony hue. THE GAZETTE is a practical aid by the young men of our race. The INDUSTRY and ECONOMY and FAIR bring to the colored people of Ohio and the PATRONAGE OF ALL. Having been a first appearance, and having watched its paper, the editor and the race, I should urge support the paper that is PRACTICALLY, and is in harmony with the interests and complexion. J. W. GAZAWAY. Read what a Leading Minister, Rev. J. W. Gazaway, of Springfield, O., says: THE GAZETTE. The most healthful signs of life and a highly useful career are indicated in the existence of the above-named paper. That it is a paper of Brain and Culture can not be doubted when the fact is remembered that in its columns are found communications from the wisest and best minds of our race. It is a paper FOR THE PEOPLE it represents, and can be relied upon as a friend of every colored man, though his face may be of ebony hue. THE GAZETTE is a practical demonstration of what can be done by the young men of our race. 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Some Sensible Advice to Women by Mrs. E. Sailer. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—When I passed through what is known as 'change of life,' I had two years' suffering,—sudden heat, and as quick chills would pass over me; my appetite was variable and I never could tell for A. President German Relief Association Los Angeles, Cal. a day at a time how I would feel the next day. Five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound changed all that, my days became days of health, and I have enjoyed every day since—now six years. "We have used considerable of your Vegetable Compound in our charitable work, as we find that to restore a poor mother to health so she can support herself and those dependent upon her, if such there be, is truer charity than to give other aid. You have my hearty endorsement, for you have proven yourself a true friend to suffering women."—Mrs. E. SAILER, 756½ Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal.—$5000 forfelt if above testimonial is not genuine. No other person can give such helpful advice to women who are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham, for no other has had such great experience—her address is Lynn, Mass., and her advice free—if you are sick write her—you are foolish if you don't. It All Depends "Are your plans for the summer all made?" asked the young woman, as the conversation seemed to lag. "Oh, yes," replied the matron. "We're going—" She stopped abruptly, and then asked anxiously: "You're not collecting society items for any paper, are you?" "No, indeed." "One has to be so careful these days, when so many people are furnishing society notes." "What difference does that make?" "All the difference in the world. You see, as a matter of fact, the children and I are going up to uncle's farm, in northern New York, but for publication I am planning a trip to Europe."—Brooklyn Eagle. Fictitious. It is very seldom that we pay much attention to reports circulated in reference to the virtue of a patent medicine, as we have always considered that reports of this mature were more or less fictitious and gotten up for the purpose of creating a demand from the public. But the publication in various papers of the wonderful results obtained from using that famous remedy St. Jacobs Oil, and from the fact that it is a remedy for outward application only, led us to make trials of it in our own family. One, a case of lumbago of long standing which had previously resisted every form of treatment, was permanently cured by a few applications of the Oil. Another was a sprained ankle, with severe pain. This was instantly relieved and permanently cured in a few days by the use of St. Jacobs Oil, while for severe toothache and neuralgia it acted almost like magic, so quickly did the pain depart after the Oil was applied. Our own experience in using the Oil, as above indicated, was so highly satisfactory that we determined in the interest of the general public to make a thorough local investigation among dealers and others who have sold and used St. Jacobs Oil. Recognizing Meerss. Taylor and Co. as head-quarters for all proprietary medicines, we called at their Brigate Store, and on making known the object of our visit to the general Manager, he stated that their three stores in Leeds were selling more than a thousand bottles of St. Jacobs Oil every week, and the trade was constantly increasing—that it was the most popular remedy sold and was highly spoken of by everyone who used it. The Manager said he had heard hundreds of people say they had been permanently cured of rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, and similar complaints by the use of this famous Oil. Might Have Been Weir Might Have Been Worse. Casey (to Cassidy, who has just lost his arm in an accident)—Oh, my! Oh, my! but Oi'm sorry fur ye, man. Cassidy—Tut, tut! Shure, Oi'm in luck. That was the arm Oi was vaccinated on, an 'twas jist beginin' to hurt me."—Philadelphia Press. $13.00 to Pacific Coast. Chicago & Northwestern Ry.; during the months of March and April; $30.00 from Chicago to Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Ogden and Salt Lake City; $30.50 Spokane; $33.00 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Victoria and a large number of other points. Tourist Sleeping Cars daily to the Pacific Coast. For maps and particulars apply to nearest ticket agent or address W. B. Kniskern. 22 Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill. Just as Good. "Do you play ping-pong, Miss Doodle?" "No; but I can give you 'The Maiden's Prayer.'"—Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Do You Want a Home Out West? Fruit, agricultural and oil land, in 5 to 4 acre tracts for sale. Write for illustrated prospectus with map. The Exchange Oil and Refining Co., 450 Equitable Bldg., Denver, Col. Rebiable Agents Wanted. Aged Criminal (who has just got a life sentence)—"Oh, me lud, I shall never live to do it!" Judge (sweetly)—"Never mind. Do as much of it as you can!"—Punch. Earliest Russian Millet. Will you be short of hay? If so plant a plenty of this prodigally prolific millet 5 to 8 TONS of RICH HAY PER ACRE. Price 50 lbs. $1.90; 100 lbs. $3.00, low freights John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Briefly, monarchy is the system of naming eras for the persons who do about the least to make these illustrious—Puck. Sorrows remembered sweeten present joy. Pollock. YOUR GRANDFATHER WORE TOWER'S FISH BRAND WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING When you buy garments bearing the above trademark you have the result of more than half a century of experience backed by our guarantee. SOLD BY REPRESENTATIVE TRADE EVERYWHERE. A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. PISO'S CURE FOR BURNS WHILE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Length Ever. Tastes Good. Used in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION A BRUTAL MURDER A BRUTAL MURDER It Is Committed in Indian Territory. A Father Kills His Daughter and Fatally Wounds Two Other Children--His Wife Also Seriously Injured--Confessed Crime. Sallisaw, I. T., April 15.—One of the most brutal murders ever committed in the Indian Territory took place a few miles east of Stillwell. A white man named Dudley killed his 10-year-old daughter, fatally wounded two other children and seriously injured his wife. Dudley has been brought to Sallisaw to prevent his being lynched. In jail Dudley confessed the crime. He said he had been talking to his family about his neighbors and fearing that they would repeat his statements and cause trouble, he determined to kill all four. He said he attempted to kill them on Thursday night, when he secured an ax and went first to the bed of his children. They were asleep and looked so innocent that his heart failed him. The next day, however, he carried out his desire, first braining his 10-year-old daughter with a plow point, then attacking his two other younger children and finally his wife. After committing the deed he went to the house of his father, where he was arrested Sunday. Excitement was intense, and there came near being a lynching at Stilwell before the officers could get Dudley out of town. At Sallisaw when Dudley was told that only his oldest daughter was dead, he broke down and cried, and said his only regret was that he had not despatched all the family. Mrs. Dudley will probably recover, but the two children cannot live. ENGLAND'S BUDGET. Its Principal Provision Was for a Treasury Load of $6360 000 000. Treasury Loan of $160,000,000. London, April 15.—Not for many years has Great Britain's fiscal program been awaited with such interest as that which attached to this year's announcement, and there is no doubt that all the proposals contained in the budget given out yesterday by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the chancellor of the exchequer, will be adopted. It is equally certain, however, that none of the proposals will meet with the unanimous approval of either side of the house. More important, perhaps, than the curious forms of the new taxation is the statement, made by the chancellor of the exchequer, that the government had acceded to the Boer demand concerning the restocking of farms. At a late hour last night the Associated Press learned, upon excellent authority, that the principal provision of the budget, the treasury loan of £32,000,000, upon which Sir Michael Hicks-Beach was remarkably reticent, has a serious bearing upon the peace question. There appears to be a very strong belief in the cabinet that, owing to the expected early termination of the war, the £32,000,000 will never be needed. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach is seldom dramatic; but when he referred to the government's intention to retock the Boers, as well as the colonial farms, his voice rose to an eloquent pitch. His gesture as he spoke in praise of the valor of the Boers and expressed his hopes for subsequent friendship between Briton and Boer, took the house with him and the cheers, especially from the opposition, prevented the speaker from continuing his speech for some moments. Will Get His Share of the Estate. St. Louis, Mo., April 15.—The United States circuit court of appeals Monday, in deciding that Alfred W. Fleming is the legitimate son of the late Dr. Alfred W. Fleming, and as such is entitled to his share in the Fleming estate, held that there is no inconsistency in a religious or civil marriage following a contract that has existed in common law. When his son was born, Dr. Fleming was living with his common law wife, to whom he was afterwards joined by a civil marriage. Philadelphia relatives tried to secure control of the estate, after the death of the parents. Boycott had No Effect. Kansas City, April 15. The boycott measure inaugurated by the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange last week against the Stock Yards Co. had no apparent effect on the receipts of cattle, hogs or sheep at this market yesterday. It is believed, however, that to-day will furnish a fairer test of the import of the commission men's request to their customers to ship to other markets. Both sides to the controversy maintained their positions yesterday. Quiet in Colombia. Colon, Colombia, April 15.—According to the latest news received here the interior of Colombia has been comparatively quiet since the defeat at Soacha, February 23, of the Liberal Gen. McAlister and his forces by 2,000 government troops under the command of Gen. Gonzalez Valencia. In this engagement 400 men were killed, the government took 345 rebel prisoners and captured 800 rifles. Fought With Butcher Knives. Chicago, April 14.—A savage duel with 18-inch butcher knives, which will probably be followed by two deaths, took place in the kitchen of the Union League club last night. The principals were Emil Colton, butcher, and Jules Kuntz, chef. They cut and slashed furiously unil both fell from loss of blood. Colton's left hand was almost cut off at the wrist, and Kuntz received four wounds, which severed eight arteries, his skull also being fractured. Colton accused Kuntz of responsibility of his being discharged. Gave Birth to Five Children. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., April 15. Isaiah Rhodes, of Bailey's Gap, Ulster county, announced in this city Monday that his daughter, Mrs. James McGowan, aged 28, of Tucker's Corners, a hamlet in Ulster county, Sunday, gave birth to five children, all girls, and that all are doing well Wants Duty on Beef Removed. Washington, April 15.—Representative Newlands, of Nevada, yesterday introduced a bill in the house to remove all duties on beef imported from, foreign countries. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1902. IMPURE BAKING POWDER SEIZED. The New York Board of Health Find It Contains Alum and Rock, Declare It Dangerous to Health and Dump It In to the River. The New York papers report that the Health Department of that city has seized as dangerous to health nearly two tons of cheap mixtures sold for baking powder, and dumped them into the offal scow to be destroyed. More of the powder was found in a Sixth ave. department store. The report of the analysis of the Health Department stated that it was "an alum baking powder" containing alum and pulverized rock. The different Health Authorities seem to have different ways of repressing the sale of bad baking powders. In England they have prosecuted the grocers under the general law and broken up the traffic. In Missouri the sale of alum baking powder is actually prohibited by law. In New York they seize the unwholesome stuff and cast it into the river, without any discussion. The latter way is certainly effective. The alum baking powders are usually offered at a low price, ten to twenty cents a pound, or with some prize, as a temptation to the housewife. Consumers can protect themselves by buying only high-grade baking powder of established name and reputation. Do not be tempted by the grocer to take something else as "just as good" or "our own brand," for the trials show that the grocer himself is often deceived by unscrupulous makers and is selling an alum powder without knowing it. There are several good powders on the market; let the housekeeper insist on having what she knows is right, and not be induced to risk the life of the family for an imaginary saving of a few cents. PREACHES IN HIS SLEEP. An Illiterate Negro in South Carolina Carries on a Complete Church Service While in an Unconscious Condition. Maj. Perry, the "sleeping preacher" of Saluda county, S. C., is attracting a great deal of attention. He lives a dozen miles from a railroad and never leaves the immediate vicinity of his home, so he is known to few outside that county. Maj. Perry is a mulatto, 45 years old. Both he and his wife are illiterate. When a young man, he says, he felt a call to preach, but disregarded it. He seldom goes to church and is not religiously inclined. About ten years ago, his wife says, Perry began to preach in his sleep. Sermons became more frequent, until he now preaches five or six times a week. Perry goes to bed about 8 o'clock and within half an hour begins to preach. He first announces his text, chapter, verse or verses in the Bible correctly, after which he reads the text, always just as it is in the book. He then "lines" out, sings a hymn and prays, after which the sermon begins. Perry's sermon is declared by whites who have heard him to be better than the average negro preacher. It is grammatical and logical and takes from 45 minutes to one hour in delivery. Sometimes during the delivery of the sermon the muscles of the body, especially the arms and neck, contract, producing a cataleptic condition. This stops the sermon. The attack lasts a minute or two and is driven away by the wife, who strokes with her hands the parts affected. When the tendency to catalepsy is banished he resumes his discourse, beginning exactly where he left off, even though it was in the middle of a sentence. THE EDISON MUTOSCOPE. United States Circuit Court Decides the Patents on the Invention Are Invalid. A decision has been handed down by the United States court of appeals which decides that the camera of a defendant mutoscope company is not an infringement upon that invented by Thomas A. Edison. The court holds that Edison did not invent any new process of the photographing of moving objects, but rather improved upon various previous inventions and ideas, some of which dated back as far as 1864. Edison had brought an action against the mutoscope company, claiming that the latter's camera infringed his patent of 1897. The United States circuit court upheld the validity of Edison's patents, but the court of appeals finds otherwise and dismisses the bill, with costs, and holds that the cause of action is not sufficient. The court cites the fact that Du Cos in 1864, Marcy in 1882, and Leprince in 1888 had either patented or published in scientific journals a description of processes of photographing moving objects. It says that by this decision the Edison company will lose many thousands of dollars it now receives in royalties. Pearl in an Eel. A country laborer at Brescia, Italy, while cleaning an eel, discovered in its stomach a large black pearl, which has been purchased by a Milan jeweler at £1,500. Paths Behind Jokes. "Billy" Rice, the minstrel, who was buried at the expense of a charitable institution the other day, drew a salary of $1,000 a week in his palmy days, says the Chicago Record-Herald. Evidently "Billy" didn't discover until too late that back of every joke there is a touch of pathos. Office as a Public Trust: A Chicago city official has resigned because he couldn't live on the salary he got, and the Chicago Record-Herald thinks he must have regarded public office as a public trust. TRIVIAL THINGS. The average French person uses six pounds of soap in a year. The average English person uses ten pounds. The Chinese language is derived from 214 root words, which expand into 4,000 or 5,000 words of daily use and the 30-odd thousand of the dictionary. A cement for stone and iron as well as other hard substances is made by mixing pure oxide of lead, litharge and glycerin to a paste. It hardens rapidly and is neither affected by acids nor by heat. A LIVELY TIME. Very Large Stock Transactions on Wall Street. New York, April 16.—Wall street passed through one of its most exciting and sensational periods yesterday. The Louisville & Nashville situation, which had hung menacingly over the district for a week or more, was cleared by the undisputed statement that John W. Gates and his associates had wrested control of the property from the Belmont party and were in absolute possession. Accompanying this statement, which had been discounted the day before, was one that the Gates faction had selected J. P. Morgan & Co. to settle the difference between the contending interests. While these events were happening a movement unparalleled in the history of the stock exchange was on in Southern railway. Trading in Southern railway common set in on a tremendous scale and at one time interest centered almost entirely in that stock. Throughout the day operations in Southern railway shares continued on an enormous scale. The demand was extraordinary almost from the outset. The common stock advanced 3% points and the preferred 31% points. In the first half-hour fully 200,000 shares of Southern railway common changed hands. By the end of the first hour transactions in this stock alone reached a total of over 350,000 shares. By noon considerably more than half a million shares had changed hands. The total sales for the day reached a total of 864,500 shares. The total outstanding stock of the company is 1,200,000 shares. On April 24, 1901, there were 662,800 shares of Union Pacific sold on the New York stock exchange during the struggle between the Morgan and Harriman interests, which culminated in the May panic. That record was broken Tuesday. No definite statement as to what disposition Morgan & Co. may make of Louisville & Nashville is looked for until the pending legal entanglements growing out of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific merger are settled. Assassinated. St. Petersburg, April 16.—M. Sipiaguine, minister of the interior, was assassinated at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He had just entered the office of the imperial council when the assassin approached and handed him a folded paper, saying he had been charged to deliver it by the Grand Duke Sergius. The minister stretched out his hand to take the document, when the assassin fired five shots at him. Three of the bullets struck M. Sipiaguine and one wounded his servant. The assassin did not resist arrest. He said his name was Balsahanst and that he was a student at Kieff. The minister died within an hour after being shot. Duplicated Pax Vouchers Detroit, Mich., April 16.—Capt. Charles T. Witherell, United States army, retired, was tried by court-martial Tuesday at Fort Wayne on the charge of duplicating his pay vouchers for November and December, 1901, and January, 1902. It is alleged that Captain Witherell signed over his pay vouchers for the months in question to Louis Silverman, of New York City, and that he then issued duplicates for each month, which he disposed of to three different persons here. The verdict of the court will not be given out here, but will be sent direct to Gen. MacArthur, commander of the department of the lakes. Approve the Mitchell-Kahn Bill. Washington, April 16. The executive council of the American Federation of Labor, in session in this city, yesterday adopted the following resolution on Chinese exclusion and sent it to Senator Frye: "That we are firmly convinced that the Mitchell-Kahn bill as reported from the committee on immigration and passed by the house of representatives, is the only exclusion bill that will exclude, now before congress, and we therefore urge all true friends of the policy of the exclusion of Chinese laborers from the United States, to vote for this bill and to defeat any amendment offered thereo tending to weaken it in any of its essential or effective features." Men of Business Meet. Indianapolis, Ind., April 16.—The seventh annual convention of the National Association of the Manufacturers was called to order Tuesday in the hall of representatives, state house, by D. M. Parry, or Indianapolis. He introduced W. H. Hart, state auditor, who made the address of welcome. The welcome from the city of Indianapolis was extended by Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter. Another Defeat for the Boers London, April 16.—The following despatch, dated Pretoria, April 15, has been received at the war office from Lord Kitchener: "Bruce Hamilton's columns arrived at the Standerton line last night, having taken 145 Boers, including killed and wounded, during the movement from the Middleburg line." Dramitist Suicides. Vienna, April 16.—Antonia Bern Berg, a well-known author and dramatist, committed suicide here this afternoon by shooting with a revolver. Death of an Indiana Pioneer. Death of an Indiana Pioneer. Warsaw, Ind., April 16.—Hon. George Moon, a pioneer of Indiana, and prominent in politics for over a half century, died here Tuesday at the age of 86 years. In 1860 he was a delegate to the national convention in Chicago which nominated Abraham Lincoln for president, and is credited with doing much to bring the Indiana delegation to the unanimous support of Lincoln in 1864. He was appointed United States revenue collector for Indiana and served in that capacity for eight years. Five Were Killed. Chihuahua, Mex., April 16.—A dispatch received in this city says that while a cage was being lowered into the Cocheno mine shaft, the cable broke and nine occupants fell more than 200 feet. Five of the men were killed outright and the other four are believed to be fatally injured. All were Mexicans. Seventeen Persons Drowned. Vienna, April 16.—A despatch to the Volksblatt, from Belgrade, says that 17 persons have been drowned by the capsizing of a ferryboat near Orsova, on the Danube. ALABASTINE The Only Durable Wall Coating Wall Paper is unsanitary. Kal-somines are temporary, rot, rub off and scale. ALABASTINE is a pure, permanent and artistic wall coating, ready for the brush by mixing in cold water. For sale by paint dealers everywhere. Buy in packages and beware of worthless imitations. ALABASTINE COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. G & J Bicycle Tires You Judge the worth of a tire by its speed, good wearing qualities and ease of repair. G @ J TIRES are made from the best rubber; are light enough to be resilient, strong enough to be durable, and easy riding, thus insuring comfort and safety. Distinguish your rent's or by mail. G & J TIRE CO., indisponible, ind. Also makers of C & J Tires for Motor Bicycles, Carriages and Automobiles. Live Stock and ELECTROTYPES In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co., 71 Ontario St., Cleveland. PILES ANAKESIS gives instant relief and POSITIVE CURES PILES. For free sample address "ANAKESIS," Tribune building, New York. ASK TEETHING NECKLACE, which prevents suffering of Baby when Teething. 50c. HAZARD For the benefit of those who have not patterned their guns in some time, and for those who possibly have never individually made such patterns on a regular target, we have prepared some targets, each of which has three circles 30 inch, 24 inch, and 12 inch for use as 10 yards, and we shall be pleased to send two of those targets to all who desire to pattern or repattern their guns, and have records worth keeping. Address HAZARD SMOKELESS TARGET, P. G. Bar 603, NEW YORK, N.Y. GUN POWDER A. N. K.-C 1913 WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISER, please state that you saw the Advertisement in this paper. Good enough for anybody In the peach of everybody. ALL HAVANA FILLER 3 FOR 10 ¢ You can't buy a Cigar of better quality for 10 cents each. "FLORODORA" Bands are of same value as Tags from "STAR," "HORSESHOE," "SPEARHEAD," "STANDARD NAVY," "OLD PEACH AND HONEY" and "J. T." Tobacco. Vaccinated with a Name. The children attending the London board schools have been examined by a public vaccinator. In the objection raised by the parents some confusion of thought has prevailed. "I don't object to my children being vaccinated," wrote one; "his name is to be James McCarthy." Another note by the boy's mother read: "Will you please alter Jim's name to Hazewood, as I was married again last Sunday?"—Stray Stories. $25.00 TO CALIFORNIA. Everyday, During March and Apirl Phenomenally Low Rates to the Pacific Coast and Intermediate Points Colonist Excursions open to all. Later on at intervals during the summer special round trip excursions to the Coast at less than One Cent Per Mile, going oneway, returning another. An exceptional opportunity to visit any part of all parts of the Great West for pleasure, education or business. People with interests at various points will show you attention. Address a postal to W. H. Connor, General Agent Union Pacific, Southern Pacific Rys., 53 East 4th St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Write on the back: "Send details low rates to California," adding your own name and address, also those of any of your friends, and you will receive in return information of fascinating interest, great practical value, of educational and business worth. Whether or not you are thinking of taking this delightful trip or looking to better your condition in life, it will pay you, your family or friends to write a postal as above. As the colonist rates open to all are good during March and April only, send your postal to-day. Comparison She—Was Nellie prompt in accepting his proposal He—Well, I understand there wasn't any government contract business about it.—Chicago Daily News. Ask To-Day for Allen's Fbot-Ease. It cures swollen, aching, tired feet. At all Druggists and Shoe stores. 23c. Sample sent FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Oasis Chat Up-to-Date. "In these sandy wastes," observed the traveler, "the camel is indeed invaluable." "Oh, yes," replied the Arab, nonchalantly. "I have heard it referred to as the auvomobile of the desert."—Golden Penny. $33.00 to California, Oregon and Washington. Chicago & Northwestern Ry. from Chicago daily, March and April, only $6.00 for berth in tourist car. Personally conducted excursions Tuesdays and Thursdays from Chicago and Wednesdays from New England. Illustrated pamphlet sent on receipt of two cent stamp by S. A. Hutchison, Manager, 212 Clark street, Chicago. Hoax—"I thought at one time he was getting the gubernatorial bee in his bonnet." Joax—"So did he." "And didn't he get it?" "Not in his bonnet; in the neck."—Philadelphia Record. I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds.—John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1800. Some people take a great deal of pains to choose the lesser evil when they could get along without either.—Puck. The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs. Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute. 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"Last winter I was advised to try Peruna, and within five days the cold was broken up and in five days more I was a well man. I recommended it to several of my friends and all speak the highest praise for it. There is nothing like Peruna for catarrhal afflictions. It is well nigh infallible as a cure, and I gladly endorse it."---C. F. Given. to try Perunz."—Edward Laws. A Prominent Singer Saved From Loss of Voice. Mr. Julian Weisslust, 176 Seneca street, Buffalo, N. Y., is corresponding secretary of The Sangerlust, of New York; is the leading second bass of the Sangerlust, the largest German singing society of New York, and also the oldest. In 1899 the Sangerlust celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a large celebration in New York City. The following is his testimony: "About two years ago I caught a severe cold while traveling and which settled into catarrh of the bronchial tubes, and so affected my voice that I was obliged to cancel my engagements. In distress, I was advised to try Peruna. Gave New Life and Strength. Mr. Edward Laws, Crown Point, Ind., writes the following: "I must tell you what a grand help Peruna has been to me. For over two years I suffered with catarrh of the lungs and throat, and although I doctored for it, nothing brought me relief until I tried Peruna. One bottle helped me greatly, and three more effected a complete cure, while at the same time it gave such new life and strength to my whole body that I feel like a new man and ten years younger. "I hope that my testimonial may induce others who are similarly afflicted to try Perune."—Edward Laws. A Prominent Singer Saved From Loss of Voice. Mr. Julian Weisslitz, 176 Seneca street, Buffalo, N. Y., is corresponding secretary of the Sangerlust, of New York; is the leading second bass of the Sangerlust, the largest German singing society of New York, and also the oldest. In 1899 the Sangerlust celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a large celebration in New York City. The following is his testimony: "About two years ago I caught a severe cold while traveling and which settled into catarrh of the bronchial tubes, and so affected my voice that I was obliged to cancel my engagements. In distress, I was advised to try Peruna, and although I had never used a patent medicine before, I sent for a bottle. "Words but illy describe my surprise to find that within a few days I was greatly relieved, and within three weeks I was entirely recovered. I am never without it now, and take an occasional dose when I feel run down.—Julian Weisslitz." If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.