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2 ' THE GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (im apvaxcn) MMR MOM iy =o. <achocvadesnorsaeaie ose J 8180 MOOI so Eas issn os 2p gc ceccaevs-n 1, SRPEN MOOR .0 02s cdeccsscgeceeseane3y 8D ‘Subsoribers arc requested to remit by post @Mice money order or registered letter. Entered at the post office in Cleveland, Obie, fea wecomd-class matter. @)i communications should beaddressed: WARRY C. SMITH, fi Editor and Proprietor Tae GarrrTe, Blackstone Butlding, Cleveland, Ohio 1894 to 1896. ‘Member Ohio Legislature, { 1896 to 1898 1900 to 1902, <a ay Cente 8 PPRADE S[c «] coUNTID <a CLEVELAND. SATURDAY. DEC. 26. 1903 THE GAZETTE Is the oldest, and ‘nas the largest bona fide circulation, ‘double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published fia the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish ts rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the couatry. SSS ees | GAPPY NEW YEAR! For more than twenty yeurs The Gazette has been issued regularly “EVERY WEEK and ON TIM. Its @wecord and reputation is known the country over and appreciated. While fyou are enjoying yourself during og holidays, occasionally call your ends’ attention to these.vew;facis. agin was a dreadful catastrophe— e burning of the girls’ dormitory rE Walden University, ‘Nashville, ‘Tenn., on last week Friday stiight, and tthe consequent serious jinjury to ‘about 20 girl students umd ‘the loss of bout 10 lives. It is CRIMINAL to permit to be ¢ccupied anywhere, “a four-story building with no fire ‘escapes, or other means of safe exit except down @ main stairway.” The trustees of Walden University should be made to thoromghhy appreciate this fact, if for no other reason than that it would prove a ‘much-needed warning to all persons, especially those in charge of educational and other institutions where persons gather in numbers ‘to study, work, play, or rest. A RACE BENEFACTOR OF TO- DAY. ‘What a load of urfditly imposed responsibility Jacob A. Riis lifted from the shoulders of our people, not only of the nation's capital, but of all the country, principally the larger «ities of the south, when he called the attention of the jjoint District of Columbia committee wot Congress, to ‘the way the poor Afro-Americans of Washington were existing (not liv- ing), in alleys, etc., making a slum- condition worse than anything even iNew York has ever been able to show, only time and ‘further fair dis- eussion of the important, yea vital subject, will disclose. And when an effort to shift upon our people the responsibility for cunditions that re- minded Mr. Riis of the horrible Whitechapel section of London, Eng- Jand—worse than the New York alums—he stopped them by proving that race characteristics, usually pointed to as the cause or causes of such conditions—were not mainly mor even remotely responsible for the same. He told the committee that in ‘New York’s poorer quarters our peo- ple were cleaner and their families better cared for than their white neighbors. He showed conclusively that’ municipalities (cities, towns, ete.), that permit the existence of such miserable tenements asthe very poor were fareed to inhabit. are most largely responsible for the fear- ful slum-conditions that exist and re- sult in so much sickness and such a tremendoubly large death-rate, par- ticularly of infants. After calling attention to the fact that over one- half of the Afro-American children of Washington die, and that the rate there made is larger than that of any ether city in the country, New Yor® ity and Chicago included, he advised strongly as a remedy better tene- ment houses for the poor, plenty of sewerage, water and air-space, and against overcrowding. In this par- ticular instance at least, Mr. Riis has proven not only “a reformer” but a benefactor of our race. Especially so is this, when it is remembered that he is regarded as a leading, if mot THE leading authority, on the tenement and kindred questions. THE “OLD DOMINION’S” SHAME "We stand corrected in the premises taken as to the proposed action of the legislature of Virginia. The thing which we now so much deprecate and must ever deplore is the unpardon- able blunder perpetrated by the Old Dominion, so named by King Charles IL. The disfranchisement of our peo- ple of that state is an accomplished fact. We bear in mind the act--when at the time of the shameful consum- mation, Virginians glorified in the crime of their own folfy. Yes, Vir- ginia has perpetrated a deed of shame against her earliest and best efforts for free government: Nota- bly, the mother of presidents, it has followed in the wake of those states which have humiliated the national government and fixed the stigma of reproach upon everything hopeful and goble in American institutions. It bas played the part of the knave, it has belied its own declarations and has shown itself less worthy to be hailed as the foremost sister of the thirteen original states. False to her owr. best citizens and recreant to 9 sscred trust, Virginta is now guilty of a base and eruel apostacy which stamps her as a faithless and heart- lens miscreant no more to be depend- ed upon by her black alles. Our fefersi constitution remains as the pupre'ne act of the peopie. It is a sontrct between the whole society as a political body and each of its members. To this contract Virginia is mutually bound by her oath and obligation. But how has she regard- ed her “obligation? Verily the Old Dominion has betrayed a wontoned treachery that proves her utter lack of sympathy and care for her Afro- American citizens. It joined in a rob- bery, which abrogated equal privi- leges to the blacks, and under the head of republican principles has barred tle right of personal securi- ty and freedom of conscience to the people. It has done all this and still asks her loyal biack men to accept the outrage as an act of human jus- tice to themselves, We recognize a truth which has been long conceded, that within the borders of the Old Dominion, a more deserving and faithful class is pot to be found dny- where than those she now chooses to oppress. Washington in his fare- well address to his countrymen never doubted the justice of his country, he never doubted the American cause. But could he look upon his own beloved state fast merging into relapse and could he speak once more, we fancy his volce would be one of warning, pleading for that justice, the common heritage and birthright privilege of every citizen. The immortal Jefferson alike plead the equal justice and protection to all her children. He plead for constitu- tional liberty against the cohorts of oppression, and we have been slow to acknowledge our belief, that Vir. ginia has incurred the shame of dis- loyalty by disfranchising her black sons, her own true and loyal citizens. “TO US A CHILD IS BORN, A SON IS GIVEN."* +he theme of the Saviour’s advent into this world will ever remain as the supreme and engrossing subject of the world. Every succeeding year vindicates the belief of the truth, ‘that Jesus Christ the Son of God, once lived and walked about upon the earth among men. To know well this sublime truth it is necessary that mankind. should persue the truths of the Bible. It is from these truths that we learn of the wonder- ful operations of God, the eternal father and of his blessed son, whose ways are incomprehensibly wrapt in mystery and infinitude. In the con- templation of the world, of nature and of God, the thought of man in his relation to these, has become the foremost question for all the ages. Creation gave us an Eden and it gave us Adam and Eve, who sat as, the first happy couple, paying homage to the name of deity. It was a moment of undisturbed tranquility and loveli- ness. But that joy and happiness was changed to that of sadness and sorrow. | ‘The sweet charm of nature was blighted forever and man became &, poor, ang jhelpless: wanderer, reject- ed .from the .presence: of the Omni- potent Creator. [Reconciliation was the indispensable demand, and he Who stood as our great mediator, the fairest among ten thousand and alto- gether lovely, gave himself as an of- fering of love and mprey to rescue the fallen of the tei humanity. In forgetfulness and weakness, hu- manity yielded to the tempter and sin came as a disturbing element to mar the beauty of that career once blessed now doomed forever. But God loved his children whom he made only a little lower than the angels. Christ, heaven's great embassador, came and we commemorate the event as our annual Christmas day. The occasion brings to mind that Christ was here on that day, that he came and paid a debt for which we all are made to rejoice and to give thanks that we have a redeemer. Oh, that we could fully and sensibly realize the significance of our Christmas. We are happy in the thought that we have lived to see and welcome this auspicious day. We make merry and sing songs of gladness and we ex- change happy greetings with friends and those whom we love. Young men and maidens have ceased from their toils and the dear little boys and girls all find a sort. of general jubilee in their offerings of love and best wishes for the hopes of their future. Friends will give presents in token of their affectionate regards, and kind and loving parents will renew their vows in prayer to this same God, entreating a continuarce of his blessings upon our country, our fami- lies, and our posterity. Oh, yes! Christmas means more than we truly realize. It means all that it offers Ee it means that we shall embrace its sacred offerings and cherish it as the hope of our immortality. Oh, blessed gift to the children of men! Blessed though born to die! Blessed e. we are born to live again! State Capital Notes. * Columbus, 0.—Mrs. Catherine Mur ray was buried on the 10th.—The fol- lowing are the officers of Pride of the West Lodge, K. P., for the ensuing term, recently elected: C. C., George Wills; V. C., Joseph Talley; M. of F., Fred Johnson; M. of E., W. E. White; K. of R. and S., J. B. McKinney; trus- tees, F. Hill, H. Jamison; medical di- recter, Dr. J. W. Woodlin; delegates to grand lodge, J. M. Smallwood, H. Howell, H. Jamison and P. S. Banner, ‘The lodge will meet again on the Dist. The report for the past six months will be made at this meeting. Cotrespondents Wanted. The old reliable Gazette desires an energetic and honest agent, and a good correspondent, in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Atro-Americau residents. We are especially desirous of heer- ing from persons in the following cities: Zanesville, Springfield, Gal- ipolis, Cambridge, Lima, Toledo, Ports: mouth, Circleville, Dayton, Piqua, Hamilton, Sandusky and other places where we have none. Write to the editor of the The Ga- zette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, 0., and terms will be sent promptly. Our readers can oblige us greatly by sending at once the address of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whonr we can write relative to the matter. 2 tase a = ‘ + . aT 4 ‘HE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, 0., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1903. a TEE A A A fits | PROUD CAPITAL SHOCKED. | CHARGED WITH MURDER. 0 H 10 NEWS buried Sunds ginia | yacob R. Rils Says Slums Are Worse Bélatives of Elizabeth Gitlespic, at 2 Ba 1 We | Tuesday even and | Than New XYork’s—Would Allow | Hising Sun, Ind., Accused of Cause Ravenna.—I gard-| Them te Biame Afro-Americans. | ing Her Death. > icukicctie ot Washington, D, C—Jacob A. Riis, friend of President Roosevelt and fa- mous as a reformer of the New York slum districts, has given Washington pride a severe blow. Riis made an in- Spection of the Capital City last week Tuesday, found slums which he pronounces ‘worse than anything New York has ever been able to show, within three blocks of the British embassy, andthe next day he denounced these conditions before the joint district committee of con- gress. “I confess,” Riis told the congress- men, “I had no idea that there were such things as I saw in this city Tuesday, when I went into several of the alleys and saw the way colored people are living. ‘The inside of these houses is too dreadful to even con- ceive. You need the same sort of cleaning up process we have been having in ‘New York. “Your blind alleys remind me of Whitechapel in London, when it was at its worst. The alleys lead no- where and the air in them simply stagnates. It is thoroughly bad. Think of the awful mortality that exist among the colored children here. Nearly one-half of them die. There is not such an exhibit in the civilized world. It is scandalous, to say the least.” Riis promptly blocked an effort to shift responsibility for such condi ‘tions upon race characteristics of the victims, with the statement that in New York’s poorer quarters the col ored people were cleaner and their families better cared for than thei white neighbors, ‘The committee overwhelmed Riis with demands for the cause and remedy for such condi: tions in the national capital of Amer ica. Riis replied: “It is never possible to put your finger upon any particular thing that causes a high death rate. The low standard of living in various ways combines to produce this result. The living in rickety houses, where _ the wind blows in at places, the lack of sewerage and water and almost everything on earth, In the deaths of children it means that when they catch measles, scarlet fever or any of the diseases that children get, they die when our own children would get well. Then in their cases these dis- eases are often followed by pneumo- nia. We have never had in New York such a mortality as you have here. In the Mott street district one-third of the chi’dren died but that is the worst condition in New York.” He then went on to state that the first step to be taken should be di rected against overcrowding; a defin: ite provision for sufficient air space to each tenant; and both vigorous legislation, and the equally vigorous enforcement of it, for the prompt | a ctruction of unsanitary buildings OHIO AT THE BIG FAIR, Buckeye State’s Fine Headquarters at ‘the Louisiana Parchase Exposition, Among tke buildings in the Plateau of States at the World’s Fair, the ivory-white, gold-crested structure which marks the home of Ohio is rapidly nearing completion. ‘The in- tramural railway, circling the two square miles of exposition grounds passes the door of the Ohio building. Spacious verandas at each end of the structure invite visitors to rest. The 100,000 appropriation by the Buck- eye state will portray her agricultur- al development in exhibits in the 23- acre Palace of Agriculture, as well as her remarkable growth in manufac- turing to be shown in the two build- ings devoted to manufacturers, which cover twenty-eight acres. October 6th will be Ohio Day. Ohioans have special advantages for reaching the World's Fair, which opens at St. Louis April goth, 1904. Fifty-four of the eighty-eight coun- ties of the Buckeye state are travers- ed by the Pennsylvania Lines, placing many cities and towns within a few hours of the greatest exposition of the age. “Look at the Map!” A striking feature of the preparations for the exposition is the extension of St. Louis train service on the Penn- sylvania System. A recent addition is the World's Fair Express, which runs from Columbus to St. Louis in a night, leaving Colunbus Union sta- tion at 6:49 p. m., reaching St. Louis at 7:46 a. n., the coaches and sleeping ear going through as a solid train. Empire State News. Olean, N. Y.—Mr. Harry Barnes has gone to Williamsport, Pa., to work. “Mr. Wm. Gilbert, who has been working in Pittsburg for several ‘months, has returned.—Rev. Lloyd, of the A. M. E. church, has gone to Delaware, ‘d., on _ business.—Mr. Menzo Marshall, ,a local preacher, conducted the services at the A. M. FE. ‘church, Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson entertained the L’Overture club last Thursday evening.—Miss ‘Bertha Marshall of Portville, visited relatives here, Sunday.—Mr. Fred Collins was a visitor here recently.— The A. M. E. Church Aid Society will serve an oyster supper next week.— The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Logan of Bradford, Pa., ‘was severely burned by a gas stove a few days ago.—Mr. Hewry Johnson is improving.—Mr. Roger Lawrence is able to be at work again.—Mrs. Je- rome Snowden has returned from her ‘Thanksgiving visit.—Mr. Jerome Snowden came home trom hunting with a possum last week. Andrew Carnegie tor Us. New York City.—Andrew Carnegie addressed the Armstrong association on the 16th. He said it was certain that Great Britain would lose South ‘Africa because the Dutch population is increasing and the British popula- tion is not. “The Kaffirs will not work,” he said, “and there is the danger. Great Britain would give much for our Ne- groes. Nine miiion like those of our south would save Africa for the British. The cotton that these men give us is the salvation of the coun- try and makes the United States the most powerful nation in the world. If a foreign nation declared war on us it would be only necessary for us to stop exporting cotton and the war would be over. WHat a happy country is that which possesses the Negro!” CORRESPONDENTS, READ! Tt will be useless to mail your news-letter next week later than on Mondey at 5 p, m., and they must be in your postoffice at that hour, owing to the holiday—New Year's day. Your news will not appear in our next issue if you fail to follow the instructions given above.—Editor. Silks and satins put out the kitchen fire, =—Poor Kichard. CHARGED WITH MURDER. Belatives of Elizabeth Gillespie, at Rising Sun, Ind., Accused of Cause ing Her Death. Rising Sun, Ind., Dee. 23.—In its re- port of the investigation of the as- sassination of Miss Elizabeth Gilles- pie on December 8, the grand jury yesterday afternoon returned true bills of murder in. the first degree against James Gillespie, a twin brother of the murdered woman; Mrs, Belle Seward, her widowed sis- ter; Mrs. Carrie Barbour, niece of Dr. Thad A. Reamy, an eminent physician of Cincinnati, and Myron Barbour, her husband. Mrs, Barbour is a sis- ter-in-law of Dr. William Gillespie, brother of the murdered woman. Bench warrants were issued immedi- ately by Judge Downey, of the cir- cuit court. ‘The Gillespies were expecting the arrests and Dr. Gillespie drove to the home of the accused in a closed car- riage and brought the indicted per- sons to the court house, surrendering all of them to the court. A newspa- per photographer attempted to take a snapshot of the party and was struck Ly James Gillespie, who broke away from Sheriff Rump and knocked the camera from the hands of the photographer. ‘The four indictments were read to the accused. ‘The indictments charged ‘them with “feloniously, maliciously ‘and with premeditated intent” caus- ing the death of Elizabeth Gillespie. A conspiracy among members of the murdered woman's own family to kill her is charged. James Gillespie, her twin brother, is the one who is charged as the principal, although all are charged with murder in the first degree. Each entered a plea of not guilty. Capt. Coles, attorney for the de- fendants, presented petitions for writs of habeas corpus on the ground that there is not enough evidence to indict and that their liberty was withheld on a charge of a crime of which they were innocent. Judge Downey ordered the writs returnable immediately. In the indietments each of the four is charged with murder in the first degree, but the bench warrants which were served on them in the court room named James Gillespie as _ the principal amd Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Seward and Myron Barbour as acces- sories before the fact. The penalty under the Indiana statutes is death for accessories as well as for the principal. It was agreed to release the women on bond and this the court allowed on account of the illness of Mrs. Seward, who suffers from heart trouble. They were admitted to bail in sums of $10,000 each. James Gilles- pie and Myron Barbour were refused ‘bail and remanded to jail. | CONTRAQTS BY WHOLESALE. A Paving Combine was in Clover at ' Kansas City, Kan.,. Last Yeur. Kansas City, Dec. 83.—In an en- deavor to learn more of the inside workings of the alleged paving com- bine, the grand jury at Kansas City, Kan., yesterday called several con- tractors who were examined last week. In 1902, it has been developed, the brick agents, contractors and promotors had full swing and_ brick paving and sewer contracts were passed bydhe wholesale, notwith- standing the city had to pay three dollars more for bricks, a thousand, in that year than in any other before that time, In explaining this the con- tractors shifted the blame on the agents for the ‘bricks. The agents are now out of the jurisdiction of the court and refuse to testify volun- tarily. i W. W. Atkin, of the contracting firm of W. W. Atkin & Co., told the jury that he had had heard many ru- mors of boodle in the awarding of contracts by the city council, but he personally knew of no money being used. He had always been liberal, he admitted, in his contrebutions to municipal and county campaign funds. Giidetses of Mavder, New York, Dec. 23.—With a verdict that sends Frank H. Burness, a self- confessed murderer, to the electric chair, a jury before Judge Crane yes- terday ended one of the most sensa- tional murder trials heard in Brook- lyn for months. Burness’ fourth mur- der was committed on November 10, when he shot Capt. George E. Town- send, of the schooner Charles K. Buckley, because the latter would not pay him $6.30 the prisoner alleged to be due him. This and other killings were calmly described by Burness on the witness stand. Says the Storles are Absurd. Rome, Dec. 23—The Osservatore Romanz, the Vatican organ, publishes a semi-official communication charac- terizing the recent stories that mil- lions of dollars had been left to Pope Pius by his predecessor, Pope Leo, as absurb. The communication says that the possible object of these stories is to render the financial con- dition of the Holy See even more diffi- cult by insinuating that the pope is so rich that he does not need the cus- tomary offerings of Peter's pence. Apolovized to Our Consnl. Alexandretta, Syria, Dee, 23.—At- tarin, the naturalized American citi- zen whose arrest by the Turkish au- thorities caused Consul Davis to leave Alexandretta, has been re- leased by the Turkish authorities. ‘The governor of Alexandretta yester- day made an official call upon United States Consul Davis and formally apologized for the indignities suffer- ed by the consul. Miners Strike. Indianapolis, Dec. 23.—Word has bene received at the headquarters of the United Mine Workers that 1,000 miners in Preston county, West Vir- ginia, have quit work on account of a reduction of ten cents a ton in thelr seale. Several of the operators in the Preston county fields are also in- terested in the mines at Myersdale, Pa., where 5,000 men are out on ac- count of a similar cut of ten cents a ton, The men in Preston county were recently organized, but are de- termined to hold out against the pro- posed reductions, ben ite en Reneawe. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 23.—Clayton 6. Deeter, an escaped insane inmate of the Grand Island soldiers’ home, arm- ed with a huge paper knife, succeed- ed in getting into Gov. Mickey's pri- vate office yesterday. Brandishing his weapon, he declared that Senator Dietrich, now under indictment for bribery, was innocent and compelled the governor to express the same view. Gov, Mickey was agreeing to everything the insane man declared when capitol employes rushed in and overpowered the man and took bir away. OHIO NEWS HI0 } ‘ alae The Week’s Doings of Many Buckeye Cities, Towns and Villages, Written by the Gazette’s Regniar Core Fespondents—Personal, Political, Social, Church, Literary and Lodge Notes of Interest. Warren.—Mr. stocks left for salem Thursday.—Mr, Eugene Johnson has gone to Pittsburg.—Leave your order with the local agent for a copy of ‘The Gazette each week. It is the old- est and best race paper in this sec- tion of the country. Marion.—C. A. Richard is visiting his mother—Rev. J. J. Cooker was in Delaware, Sunday, rally day.—Will- iam Jackson is visiting his brother. —The Odd Fellows have elected offi- cers for the ensuing year. They had a good meeting. Mr. Silver spoke for the good of the order. * Mansfield—There was a debate Wednesday night at the A. M. E. chureh by A. B, Poindexter and Charlie Davis.—Thursday evening the children of the Sunday school gave an entertainment.—Mrs. J. Hicks has been ill.—Katherine Cline has had the chickenpox.—Mrs. H. Poindexter is getting along slowly—iMr. W. Alex- ander is able to sit up. | Wooster.—Rev. Chase, D. D. of Chicago, Ml, preached at the ‘First. Baptist church last Sun- day morning and evening, and at the Second Monday evening. ‘The ‘churches were crowded.—R. L. Mor- rison returned last week from Roa- noke, Va., called there by the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mariah Craig.—P. W. Woods left the first. of the week for North Carolina to visit his mother and sisters. Barnesville-—Rev. Meyers is hold- ing protracted meetings at Captina.— The dance last week was a swell af- fair. It is hoped that they will have | another soon. Misses Ethel Pickett and Ethel Wilson, Messrs. Granville Ford and LeRoy Pickett of Cam- bridge, attended.—Miss Blanch Drake of Columbus, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna ‘Drake.—Numerous parties given by the young folk during the holidays.—Miss Anna Wilson visited in the country Saturday and Sunday. Correspondents must mail all let- ters for publication on MONDAY of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, ete., obituary no- tices, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relatives must be paid for. Our advertising rates will be sent on application. Lisbon.—Miss Grace Hill, who lived here eight months, has returned to Little Rock, Ark.—Rev. Harden of Youngstown, preached at Zion church Sunday—A ‘number of K. of P.'s went on Saturday to help set up a new lodge in Salem.—Mrs. Jennie Taylor has been quite m.—B. J. Hill visited his family last week.—Mrs. D. B. Williams ts better.—Messrs. Ormes and Perry were here recently.*Miss May Lee left Mcnday for Pittsburg. —Mr. Sumpter Hill of Sharon, was here Monday,—Quite a number at- tended the surprise in honor of Miss Grace Hill last Tuesday. Wellsville—The Literary society is in a flourishing condition. Monday evening a large crowd attended. The program for the 28th Is a splendid one. The debate will be warmly con- tested by J. FE. Alexander, B. G, Bracken, B. F. Lee and P. E. Spires, —A. L. Ormes, member of Twin City Lodge, K. of P., was buried in Penn- sylvania on Monday. The members turned out en mass and a large num- ber of local citizens attended—Mrs, L. Smith and Hattie Harris are very sick.—W. M. Payne, D. T. D. of K. P., assisted by P. E. Spires, K. R. S., went to Salem and instituted a K. of P. lodge last week.—Mrs. Birdie Rich- ardson is ill, Van Wert.—Rev. Chas. Bundy, P. E., held a quarterly meeting bere Sun- day and preached two able sermons. —Misses Ethel Johnson and Gertrude Beaverly attended tke Wren school Monday.—Prof. Johnson of Wilber- foree, is home to spend the holidays. Miss Abbott is also here.— Mrs. James Beaver entertained Rev. Bundy, Rey. and Mrs. Culpher, Mrs. William Johnston, Sunday at dinner. —The Junior band met at Mrs. M. ated Saturday afternoon.—The W. M. M. society was well attended | Friday evening at’ Mrs stamsey’s.— Mrs. J. J. Saunders entertained Rev. | Bundy, Rey. and Mrs. Culpher Satur- | day evening at supper—Mr. and Mrs, J. 4, Saunders wishes to return thanks for kindness shown during the sad hours of the death of his mother.—Mr. L. Brewer does clean- ing and dyeing.—Take The Gazette. Bellaire—The Junior Band society met at Miss Estee Smith's, Tuesday evening, and a delightful time was spent. Refreshments were served.— Mrs, William Crowley died Tuesday afternoon and was buried Wednesday from the A. M. E. church.—Misses Edna Preston and Dora Severs were in Wheeling last week.—Mr. John Taylor is convalescing. Also Mrs. Bertie Myers—Messrs William and George Rideout of Seattle, Wash., were here last week visiting their un- cle and cousins, Mr. McPherson and daughters—Mrs, Mary Moore spent Monday in Wheeling.—Mr. William Simmons of Barnesville, spent Christ- mas with Miss Eldora H. Severs.— ‘The W. M. M. society rendered a very interesting program at the A. M. E. church, Sunday last.—Mr. Dennis Pal- mer of Bridgeport, spent Sunday here—Mr. Joseph Primus of St. Clairsville, was here last week.—Miss Cook of Cumberland, Md., is visiting Mrs. Nellie Lucas. Lockland and ‘Wyoming.—Tomor- row at the A. M. E. church, quarterly meeting. The P. E. is expected to be present. The sisters surprised the pastor and wife, vith a pound social recently.—Mrs. Julia Washing- ton will leave Thursday to spend the winter with her son in Indianapolis. —Mrs. Mary Carr gave a surprise Fri- day evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. Julia Washington.—Rey. Over- hall of Cincinnati, preached a good buried Sunday.—Mrs. Alice Penn en tertained the Young Ladies’ Guile Tuesday evening. \ Ravenna.—F, S$. Johnson visited in Barberton, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. R. Brooks.—The Misses Alice and Jennie Reed were guests of Miss Hattie Lancaster of Akron, last week. —The young ladies of the Cheechee- watcha club will give their first dance New Year's night at Riddle hall, No. 1—The True Reformers elected the following officers for the next six months: W. M., W. C. Sutton; W. M., Mrs. Minnie Sutton; W. S.,_ Mattie Sutton; Asst., Elise David; W. Chap- lain, Mrs. Lucy David; W. S. of T., Mrs, F, S. Johnson; W. M. T., William Peters; W. G. Charles Proetor; W. A. G., James David; W. R. H. S., Evert Pulley; W. L. H. 3., Mrs. Eliza Peters; W. S., Grant Deters; W. D., Mrs Anpa Pulley; W. P. M., Mrs. B. J. David.— The L. L. of L. held the second quar- terly session at headquarters Satur- day with the following state officers present: Messrs, James French of Sandusky, A. H. Martin of Cleve- land, Dr. F. S. Simpson of Akron, and E. M. Proctor of Ravenna, and Z. W. Mitchell, S. M.—Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Proctor were in Akron Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. W. C, LaCount and Miss Ber- tha Coleman visited Akron Thursday. Youngstown.—Walter Saunders was ill, Monday.—John Holmes is sick.— Mr. Jefferson Brown is around on crutches.—Mr. Will Koberts and sis- ter of Jamestown, 'N. Y., are guests of Miss Lida Jackson for the holi- days.—Mr. Albert Lucas has typhoid fever.—Robert, Pollard, ‘Wm. Bailey, and Chas. Jenkins will visit, Philadel- phia after the holidays and will be gone about three weeks.—iMr. and Mrs. Gus. Woldridge’s son is improv- ing.—iMrs, Frank Leese is better.— Mr. Charles Berry was in New Castle last week.—Mrs. Frank Curtis is able to do her housework after four months’ sickness.—-Mahoning Foun- tain, True Reformers, will on the 31st elect officers for the January term, All members are requested to be out early. After the meeting a social will be given and the old year “watch- ed” out and the New Year in. All welcome.—Louisa Court, K. of P., will elect officers next Wednesday even- ing. All membets are requested to be present.—Will Hall, wno has been in the City hospital for the past three weeks, will be able to return to Alliance this week. ’ GUILTY OF MURDER. Fell to the Sidewalk—Social Affatrs— Personal and Other Meution ot Local Oberlin, O.-Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ta- born’s little daughter has measles.— Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hudnell— The jury found John Bennett guilty of murder in the first degree, “with no recommendation.”—Mr. John Scott has gone south.—Miss Nancy Gayters will spend a few days in Cleveland.— Mrs, N.-H. Jones fell on the slippery sidewalk injuring her left arm.—The agent will consider it a favor if news items are saved for him until he comes around with the papers.—Mr. William Mitchell has gone to San Francisco for the winter.—Rev. H. W. Simmons, P. E., preached Sunday. It -was the last quarterly meeting before annual conference. Miss Barrier sang a solo.—Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Vaughn of Lorain, brought their — infant daughter, Wilda, here Saturday for ‘burial.—Charles H. Griffin, wife and sister, Mrs. Buelah West of Cleveland, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith recently.—Mrs, Jas. H. Starkey, ‘Mrs. William Graves and the Misses Belle Montgomery and Maude Jack- son of Cleevland, attended the dance ‘given by Messrs. Harvey and Harry Wright Tuesday evening, and were entertained by Miss A. B. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, They left ‘next day for home.—Miss. Effie Copes has returned from Lorain.—Mr. Jas: ‘per Bous attended the “Messiah” concerts last week.—The official board of the Second M. E. chureh met. The revival meetings have in- creased in interest.—Miss Maude Woods has opened a millinery shop. —Mr, Gus Smith of Elyria, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson Sun- day.—Mr. Rine Greene of Elyria, vis- ited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benja- AROUND THE WORLD. ‘The Hall School — Personals—Soctal “Wiliams .atuinies daichii in cameaaea Massillon, O.—Miss Laura Gracen of Uhrichsville, was the guest of Miss Jennie Myers.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Goins, Miss G. Goins and Miss Cora Emery attended the dance at Akron, Monday.—Miss Francis Riley _ left Tuesday evening for Brooklyn, N. Y. —The Ladies Auxiliary held an enter- tainment entftled, “he Trip Around the World,” Tuesday evening, at the Zion church, It was largely attend- ed—Mrs. Simpson is sick.—The Bap- tist church had a Christmas enter- tainment._Mr. Chas. Lottier has re- turned from (Newcomerstown.—Mrs. Hawley of Akron, is visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Myers.—Mr. James Early is suffering from a lame ‘side.—Mrs. Robt. Johnson will spend the holidays in Cineinnati—Mr. Earn- est Thompson has returned from Youngstown.—The Misses iis and Jennie ‘Myers ang Miss Laura Gracen attended the Akron dance Monday.— Prof. Ed Grant Riley, with the as- sistance of Prof. F. Grant Gilmore, delivered an address for the benefit of Hall Memorial Industrial school, Sunday evening at tne Zion and Bap: tist churches.—Mrs. Sarah Saunders ‘has a badly swollen and painful thumb. Orcanized a K. of P. Lodge. Salem, 0.—The C. E. society of A. M. E. church, was led by Mrs. S. C. Alexander, the 20th. The next meet- ing will be led by Mrs. D. Thomas.— The Willing Workers gave a “hard time” social at Mrs. John Greene’s ‘Thursday evening. Three prizes were awarded to the ladies wearing the worst looking “outfit.¥ ‘The _ first prize went to Miss Cora Lee, the sec- ond to Mrs. Chas. Burk, and the third to Mrs, Anderson Peterson.—The St. John’s Lyceum met the 1ith. The mock trial proved very interesting — ‘There was a spelling match on the 2ist and prizes were gen to the lady and gentleman standing up the longest. Refreshments were served by the ladies. Mrs. Lanson Harper and Miss Cora Lee will spend the holidays in Sandasky.—Miss Mary Gatewood will spend the holidays in Pittsburg, visiting her parents.—A K. of P. lodge was organized here Saturday evening with 29 members. —The children of the A. M. E. Sun- day school will have their treat, the 29th.—William H. Davis died Saturday morning at his son, John’s. 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Garments Remodeled to Suit the Latest Fashion. 490 CENTRAL AVE.,CLEVELAND,O Repairing at Short Notice. FUNERAL DIRECTOR EABALMER, DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT THE VINCENT CLUB 35 Chestnut Street, Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars, POOL & BILLIARDS. J.R.SIMMONS Manager. ‘Phone Cuyahoga, 1766. 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). DENNIS H. FOWLER, Local Reporter. DENNIS H. FOWLER, Local Reporter. CLEVELAND, SATURDAY, DEC. 26, 1933. GOODMAN'S News Depot. No. 586 Central avenue, cor. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. F. VALENTINE'S Grocery Store. No. 365 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon St's 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 door west of Bond street. Open Sundays also. I. W. GRIGG'S News Depot. No. 529 Central avenue, near Greenwood street. James Jordan, jr., of Putnam street, is in a very critical condition. T. E. Green will spend his vacation in Ashtabula. Miss Isabel Embry entertained last Friday evening. Cards and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas, of Woodland avenue, spent Christmas in Pittsburg. Mr. Bert Whitney, who has had a slight attack of typhoid fever, is better. The C. M. E. church will hold a musical Wednesday evening, under the direction of the choir, and it is a good one, too. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Whyte (nee Eva Daw, of this city), of Baltimore, Md., have a fine new baby bird. The girls' basketball team of the Hiram house, is working hard to have a fast team. The Philligeans social club will entertain Tuesday evening. It will be an invitational affair. The Aufait club of the Alta house, a young ladies' organization, has issued invitations for a dance this evening. Collinwood seems to be quite popular of late. Mr. Harry Walker, Collinwood, has gone to Philadelphia to visit his mother during the holidays. Grant Russell of Blaine street, who is attending school, will spend his vacation with his parents in Pittsburg. The Loyal Legion's fourth educational session was held last Sunday evening at St. Andrew's church. A. H. Martin spoke. The attendance was small. The fifth session will be held at Cory chapel tomorrow evening. Rev. J. L. McDonald, of the A. M. E. Zion church, who was transferred from the Tennessee conference here, is negotiating for the purchase of the church property on Blair street The "Old" Bachelors' club gave their annual dance at Woodliff hall Wednesday evening. All enjoyed themselves immensely. "Bob" ought to withdraw from the club. Mrs. Jesse Roberts was called to Cincinnati last week Wednesday evening by the serious illness of Mr. Roberts who was in a hospital. The Bellmen's Association will give a full dress promenade concert and ball at the Forest Street armory, on New Year's night. Dan Tilley, found by Policeman Corlett on Ontario street last week Wednesday night, said he lived at 910 Central avenue. That number is a livery stable. So the police held Tilley on a charge of suspicion. He had 13 pairs of rubber gloves in his pockets when arrested. Mrs. Charles H. French of Mayflower street, who recently arrived from Atlantic City, left recently for Oil City, to spend the holidays, Alliene Howard, a fine baby girl, was born to Dr. A. J. M. Howard and wife on the 17th inst. Much to their grief it died on the 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Howard have the sympathy of many friends. Wm. Arthur Jackson of Huff place, died of typhoid fever last week Friday evening. Funeral Monday afternoon from St. John's church under the direction of Edwin Cowles Lodge, K. of P., of which he was a member. Charles H. Griffin, wife and sister, Mrs. Beulah West, visited in Oberlin recently. Mrs. William Graves, Mrs. J. H. Starkey and the Misses Bell Montgomery and Maud Jackson, attended a ball in Oberlin last week Tuesday evening. A pleasant birthday was given Miss Lizzie Blackwell of Lyman street, Monday evening, in honor of her 16th birthday. Cards and dancing. While a delicious lunch was being served, Miss Blackwell cut her birthday cakes. One was illuminated with 10 candles and was a present from W. N. Alexander. The other was the gift of her mother and had "Eliza-bath" lettered on it. It looks as if the impending split in the so-called Central League (club) between the "Grafters" and the little "Black Tammany," has materialized. How much Myers' St. Louis photograph and letter attack had to do with it, is a question. It seems that the East End club has "ducked." This is wise if a fact. Afro-American waiters have replaced white waiters at the Euclid Hotel. It is very probable, however, that as usual in this place there will be a white head waiter. The decent, self and race-respecting people of this city of our class, especially should wake up and get more active. Then men would not be shoved on them as representatives in public places, whom they would for various good reasons never think of selecting to represent them in any place or at any time. It is said the little "Black Tammany" is "booming" John Fulton for a clerkship in the adjutant general's office at Columbus. Good Lord! Our people of this community will surely have something to say about this. Let them write letters to Gov. Herrick at Columbus and the new adjutant general as soon as he is appointed pointed. At Antioch church Sunday, Rev. Dr. Bailey preached two interesting sermons to large and appreciative audiences. The Ministers' and Deacons' Union of Northern Ohio, will convene at Antioch on the 29th, at 10 a.m. There will also be afternoon and evening services. Twenty-five delegates are expected from out of the city. The sisters of the church will serve dinner and supper. The Sunday school will have its Christmas exercises Monday evening. An excellent program has been prepared. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1903. The Alta House basket ball team goes to Ravenna New Years' night to play the Byers team. Last year the former was defeated, however, they expect to begin the New Year with a victory. All the Clevelanders who accompany it to Ravenna are invited to attend a dance given by the Cheecheewahtah club. Manager Dennis Fowler of the Altas, has arranged games with several out-of-town teams, among which are those of Heidelberg college and Buchtel college, the Byers team and the East End Athletic club of Akron. It was announced at our local band meeting on Monday evening that Henry Eubanks, George Myers and Willie Clifford were trying to induce the local republican executive committee to hire the People's Band of Columbus, for the inaugural parade demonstration of the local "Central" Republican club. Wouldn't that "jar" you? Great (?) is the little "Black Tammany!" Still this does not surprise us because the same "tribe" hired the Bohemian band one evening during the campaign and ignored our own band. The band boys and others will please remember some stinging facts anent Eubanks and the little "Black Tammany" we published prior to election day, and notice how they are being "made good" these days in various ways. The chairman of the County Republican executive committee, in a speech at Woodliff hall, early in the recent campaign, told the Afro-American republicans gathered there that "to the victor belongs the spoils." This, in case of republican victory. Well, we have had the victory. Republicans, black and white, are the "victors." As usual, the white contingent of the republican victors are getting the "plums" (spoils), while the black contingent who were made "cats-paws" of during the campaign, are meeting once a week on Monday evenings in Woodliff block, fussing, quarreling, and squabbling, as a result of a dismal prospect of getting one or two spittoon-cleaning jobs in the legislative halls at Columbus. 'Twas ever thus. Mr. Ward, of Lorain, referred to in our last issue, as being in the city, endeavoring to dispose of some pictures painted by his wife, a daughter of Wm. Douglass of the notorious Straw Binder Company, said that Mr. Douglass' family was very much annoyed because he would not give up the course he is following; and that the Lorain people did not have much faith in it. He also said that Mr. Douglass was very stubborn and would persist in his representations much against their wishes. The fact is the old man claimed to have invented only an attachment which, if put upon the twine-binder, would enable it to bind straw with straw, etc., thus doing away with the use of twine. Although he has claimed for the last seven or eight years to have invented such an attachment, he has never to our knowledge patented it. Strange, isn't it, to say the least? The editor of this paper forced Mr. Douglass to admit in Mt. Zion church one night last winter, that he had sold more than $10,000 worth of "stock" in his 'alleged Automatic Straw and Grain Binder Company. He is now located in Pittsburg, pursuing the same course he did here, in Chicago, Lorain and elsewhere. For Rent—Rooms.—Mrs W. R. Harris has some first class rooms with bath for gentlemen, at No. 155 Central avenue. One of the oldest and largest jewelry firms in the city is the Sigler Brothers Co., 52 and 54 Euclid avenue. For the past nineteen years or more Mr. C. L. Lacy, a member of the race, has been employed by them and is fully in their confidence. When desiring anything in the jewelry line call on Mr. Lacy at the above named firm. They carry a splendid stock at reasonable prices and Mr. Lacy will be able to attend to any of your wants in that line. Wanted—To buy for cash, a light three-spring wagon. 'Call (Bell 'phone) Doan 486 Y. Madam Emma A. French, a graduate of the Findlay, Ohio, Conservatory of Music, and an experienced teacher of piano, voice, musical history and harmony, has located at No. 19 Mayflower (Maple) st. It will pay those desiring to study the piano or have their voice trained, to call on Mrs. French, as she is painstaking and thorough and competent. When in need of a carriage for a wedding party, funeral, reception, and all occasions requiring the need of such a vehicle, patronize a member of the race—Arthur Owens. You can either address him or call on him at No. 24 Judd street, or No. 34 Hackman street. Mr. Owens has more than one team and is able to meet your wants in his line of work. By helping a member of the race in business you help yourself. At Low Fares via Pennsylvania Lines. The Pennsylvania Lines will inaugurate a new feature in reduced fare tickets for Holiday Trips this year by selling excursion tickets to all stations on those lines, instead of restricting them to 150 miles. Excursion tickets will be sold December 24th, 25th and 31st, 1903, and January 1st, 1904, good returning until January 4th, 1904. Consult Geo. W. Weedon, District Passenger Agent, Cleveland, Ohio, for particulars. MORE TERRITORY Covered by Holiday Excursion Fares For Information Only via Pennsylvania Lines. An open reduced fare will be in effect via Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets will not be restricted to any distance, but will be sold December 24th, 25th and 31st, 1903, and January 1st, 1904, to any station on the Pennsylvania Lines. This takes in Toledo, Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Indianapolis, Louisville, St. Louis and intermediate stations in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. The customary reduction on certificate plan for teachers and students will cover the same territory. Full particulars may be ascertained by consulting Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. Popular Route to Florida Pennsylvania Lines via Washington. Through sleeper Jan. 11th. Call at ticket office, No. 1 Euclid avenue, or write Geo. W. Wheedon, D. P. A., Cleveland, for particulars and Florida booklet. 2t. Reduced Fares to New Orleans via Pennsylvania Lines. Excursion tickets to New Orleans, La., account American Historical Society, and American Economic Society, will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines, Dec. 24th, 25th and 26th. For further information apply to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines. There is an ice plant in Jerusalem. The Mexican government has decided to permit Chinese immigration. Charles T. Yerkes is the authority for the statement that the London underground system is now half completed, and that it will be entirely finished in about five years. The gambling receipts at Monte Carlo exceed those of last year by over $600,000. It is the custom of the banks to give those who have lost their all free tickets that will take them home. The completion of the world's longest tunnel, Simplon, is to be celebrated in 1905 at Milan, the nearest important Italian city, by an international exposition, for which preparations are now being made. A fund of $600,000 has been raised, and the king of Italy has promised to aid the undertaking in every possible way. The International Oil company of Japan, which is a branch of the Standard Oil company, has a large refinery at Navetsu, besides owning important wells in the western provinces. Sixty-eight native companies have been forced to combine, so that there are now two competing companies, neither of which has one-fourth the capital of the International company. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. It isn't an easy matter to see happiness through another man's eyes. We can all find reasons why other people shouldn't make mistakes. Most writers who drop into poetry manage to drop clear through. Contentment comes to those only who want but little and are satisfied with less. What a pity it is that people who worry over trifles haven't something worth while to trouble them! A girl has it in her power to make any number of men happy for life—by declining to marry them. Don't think because a man is an expert mathematician that he always counts with the fair sex. Every man expects to wake up some day and find himself famous. As a rule he does get as far as the waking-up part. Chicago Daily News. K. OF P. OFFICERS. The Giris Help One of Their Associates to Celebrate Her Birthday-Other Personal and Social News. Steubenville, O.—Rev. Ferguson was ill last week.—Mrs. L. R. Mercer and daughter, Fayette, and sister, Bertha Grisby, are spending Christmas week in Pittsburg.—The Masons gave a banquet in Odd Fellows' hall Monday night.—Mrs. Phebia Heigens and Mr. Morgan Brown are dangerously ill.—Misses Carrie and Myrtle Miller and Sadie Clark are spending Christmas at their homes in Mt. Pleasant.—Miss Mayme Guyder is convalescing.—Mrs. Amanda Fletcher gave her daughter, Mildred, a party last Saturday evening in honor of her 13th birthday. She invited ten of her girl friends to Mrs. I. N. McCullough's at 8 o'clock and served them a supper in Christmas style. A little later they retired to their homes wishing Mildred many such birthdays.—The young ladies have organized the Amanda Smith Orphán Helper, a club which gave an entertainment last week.—Mr. Jake Epps fell and broke his leg, last Saturday night.—Quinn church has papered and painted its basement under the management of Mrs. L. R. Mercer.—Toussaint Lodge, No. 51, K. of P., met recently with the district deputy, Nelson Howard, present. After the usual inspection, the following officers were elected for the new year: C. C., S. A. Wise; V. C., O. O. Reed; Prelate, Deacon Brown; M. of W., G. W. Howard; K. of R. and S., Col. S. S. Clement; M. of F., Albert Robinson; M. of E., J. W. Burk; M. at A., Benjamin Queen; I. G., Thomas Christian; O. G., Robert Barksdale. The books show 60 members and the lodge in good condition. Col. Clement was elected grand representative to the Grand lodge which meets in Cleveland next June. 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REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran- tado to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or the skin. Will remove the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, the skin removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and smooth. It will help to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. YOUR LIFE READ FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE For the benefit of those who wish to have their life read by the world's greatest life reader, one that can tell you all that you wish to know, give you luck, change your life from evil to good, reunite the separated, restore a lost love, draw to you your sweetheart, husband or wife, make people do as you wish them. In fact this wonderful WOMAN is the Greatest on Earth. Now if you want to find out what your future life will be and what your past has been, and want to have it changed from evil to good, send at once to this wonderful medium. Send lock of hair, date of your birth and 25 cents in silver, and receive your life written from cradle to grave. Do not send postage stamps. Address all letters to MRS. DR. WHITE. 1917 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, Md. For wedding parties, funerals, receptions and all occasions requiring such service. Meets all trains also. The best of service guaranteed. Call or address. ARTHUR OWENS, No. 24 Judd St., or No. 34 Hackman St. MADAM EMMA A. FRENCH, GRADUATE OF THE Findlay, Ohio, Conservatory of Music, TEACHER OF Piano, Voice, History AND HARMONY, No. 19 Mayflower (Maple) St., Cleveland, O. Solicits engagements for concerts, recitals, churches, etc. Terms reasonable. DANIEL S. YOUNG. EDWARD YOUNG. Bell, North 1080 L. (Maple) St., Cleveland, O. nts for concerts, recitals. as reasonable. EDWARD YOUNG. North 1080 L. Waiters Furnished. GONZALES, The Greatest Clairvoyant Cooks and Waiters Furnished. YOUNG BROTHERS, CATERERS, True Fruit Ice Cream AND Water Ices 569 Central Ave., opposite Laurel St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. Churches, Clubs, Weddings, Families, Parties, etc., supplied. All orders receive prompt C. L. LAOY, The Sigler B WITH Sigler Brothers Co., MFG. AND WHOLESALE JEWELERS. Will be pleased to have his fr on him when in Watches, Diamonds, Jew ware, Table Cutlery,, Opera Glasses are Testing and fitting difficult eyes a specialty. W setice by skillful workmen. Old Jewelry made guaranteed. All kinds of first-class Engraving patronage. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Will make prices on all goods as low Nos. 52 and 54 Euclid Ave., THE Cleveland & Brewing Ernst Mueller, President. John B. Jacob Kuebler, First Vice-Pres. Heri Simon Fishel, G 1100-1118 America CLEVELA be pleased to have his friends and customers call on him when in need of Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Silver-Table Cutlery, Umbrellas, Canes, pera Glasses and Spectacles. ing difficult eyes a specialty. Watches and Jewelry neatly repaired on short workmen. Old Jewelry made to look equal to now. All goods and work ends of first-class Engraving promptly executed. I kindly solicit your by mail promptly attended to. prices on all goods as low as the lowest. 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. THE veland & Sandusky Brewing Co. Miller, President. John M. Leicht, Second Vice-Pres. Beller, First Vice-Pres. Herman C. Baehr, Sec. and Treas. Simon Fishel, Gen. Mgr. 1118 American Trust Building CLEVELAND, O. Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. Ernst Mueller, President. John M. Leicht, Second Vice-Pres. Jacob Kuebler, First Vice-Pres. Herman C. Baehr, Sec. and Treas. Simon Fishel, Gen. Mgr. TELEPHONE MAIN 1269. 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The Schlather Brewing Co. ```markdown ``` BEFORE TO THE Colored People OF THE WORLD POSITIVELY straighten, lengthen and beautifies the most obstinate, troublesome, refractory, curly, nappy hair. It never falls to straighten and can be absolutely grown to produce an abundant, curly growth of soft, fine, long, nowing hair. Every person who uses OZONO is certain to have BEAUTIFUL WAVY TRICK BLACK GLOSSY HAIR, so plant and adhere well to the skin, patient, tidy, long, nowing style. It causes the hair to grow quickly on thin temples and all bald spots. Ozono is a positive cure for dandruff, scurf, itch, tettor and all diseases of the scalp. It turns gray, fades and discolored hair to a jet glossy black. It cannot fail to lengthen, STRAIGHTEN and beautify the hair. Ozono is positively guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction to all who use it. It cannot fail. That is because it can cover over the world unite in saying that Ozono is true to all that is claimed for it. Ozono is king of all hair tonics. CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA. CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISement and mail same to us with bishma and indianold FURTHER will send you no matter where you may live four large boxes of Ozono, worth 50c. We will also send you one large package of Ovoneil (genuine egg shampoo), worth 50c, acknowledged the greatest shampoo ever formulated. We will also include a cake of Purity Scalp Soap, worth 50c. This soap is also included in pants and undress shampoo, and it is made especially for use on the human hair and scalp. It is the finest scalp soap you can use to the above great offer we will send to you our COMPLETE SKIN-HEAUTI-FING OUTPUT, consisting of one large jar of Instantona Massage Cream, exquisite skin from and immediately upon application, rubbed well into the skin, allowed to remain a few moments and then rubbed off. Bringing with it all the dead, dark skin and callous substances, removing the dark easily making the skin much brighter in a few minutes. Used according to directions, we will also include a jar of Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c, which cures all skin dislays, freckles and all facial imperfections. It makes the old look young and the young lastly, to prove our liberality, we will include a package (one plant) of Anti-Odor, remove, the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, etc. Also removed, frosted feet, olliblahs, all OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREPARATIONS (9 packages in all), actually worth YOU ON RECEIPT OF ONLY $1. This great offer made to introduce HONEY GOOBS, cream or by money order obtainable at any postoffice or express office. Write address plainly, and address. CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISMENT and mail same to us with $1, and immediately upon receipt of same we will send to you (no matter where you may live) four large boxes of Ozono, worth $50 each, or $2.00 each. We will also include a genuine egg shampoo, worth $50, acknowledged the greatest shampoo. We will also include a cake of Purity Scall Soap, worth $50. This soap is absolutely pure and unadulterated and is made especially for use on the human hair and scalp. It is the finest soap scaup in existence. In addition we have a KNITTLE KNITTLE KNITTLE OUTPUT, consisting of one large jar of Instantanese Moisture. FING OUTPUT, consisting actually worth $1. THIS exquisite preparation WHITENES tion. It is simply rubbed well into the skin, allowed to come off in volle, bringing with it all the dead, dark pigment and positively making the skin much brighther it WILL BRIGHTEN UP THE BLACKEST SKIN from three to large-size jar of our Electrical Skin Food, worth $5c, wi sears, pimples, tan, freckles and all facial imperfection look pumps, and hastily to prove our likeness worth $9c, which removes all smells and odors from the cures sore throat, sore mouth, frosted feet, chibbals, and REMEMBER, ALL OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PIG will be SENT TO YOU ON RECEIPT OF ONLY $1. This final copy by registered letter or by non-owner obt YOUR name and address plainly, and address. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 Our Great Special Offer 3 FUEL ECONOMIZER Used in the place of a length of stove pipe in the room containing the stove, or in the room above through which the stove pipe passes. Used to advantage with any kind of fuel. It is THE ONLY GUARANTEED AND SUCCESSFUL DEVICE of its kind ever invented. WILL FIT YOUR Used in the place of a length of stove pipe in the room containing the stove, or in the room above through which the stove pipe passes. Used to advantage with any kind of fuel. It is THE ONLY GUARANTEED AND SUCCESSFUL DEVICE of its kind ever invented. WILL FIT YOUR STOVE PIPE. ONLY ONE LEFT. It is cheap. See it at The Gazette office. Ever Known, Unites Separated, Brings back the one you Love, Helps Quickly all in Trouble. Removes Evil Influences, Cures Mysterious Diseases, Gives Luck and Success. Send Lock of Hair, Date of Birth and 12 cents. Ask three questions and receive Horoscope and Lucky Birthstone by mail. GONZALES, 236 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, New York. 3 mos. WITH CLEVELAND, O. A. Pd Sone me ecg Seas oe Baer oe ees yr Bay eS aes FS ean eee : ee ON ge NN sag Re ea cay yt ge SRN BattthaieC Nin ato BE ey Sicmete’ 7 sa ed a> ee as ow pe ie? a Buty eee; pce KUN bs éS <i co Se. i P wn r ih , ‘) “hi BT ‘ “Ny ( ‘ 2 A aT yt ci My, a4 ro D 3 f sa AU ny Th ean a ee Jae er aS. hates ta LS fs fee anes XS ot fxr. hy ae : B42 V7 mrss, gid Lae +e ee x gfe ie Eee VE OSM tee fis 8 ea « ee Ps Bese SO : -Miss Alice Bailey, of Atlanta, Ga, tells how she was permanently cured of ‘inflammation of the ovaries, and escaped the surgeon’s knife, by the use of y, Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. ‘The universal indicationsof the approach of woman's great enemy, inflam- ~mation and disease of the ovaries, are a dull throbbing pain, accompanied by sense of tenderness and heat low down in the side, with occasio1 shooting pains. On examination it may be found that'the region of pain will Show some swelling. This is the first stage of inflammation of the ovaries. “Dear Mrs. ‘Dreenasts cL wish to express my gratitude for the restored health and happiness Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound has brought into my life. “TI had suffered for three years with terrible pains at the time of ~menstruation, and did not know what the trouble was until the doctor ~ pronounced it inflammation of the ovaries, and proposed an operation. “T felt so weak and sick that I felt sure that Teoutd not survive the ~ordeal, and so I told him that I would not See it. The rollowing week f read an advertisement in the ape of your Vegetable Compo in such an emergency, and so I decided to try it. Great was my joy to find that I actually improved after taking two bottles, so I kept aa it for ten weeks, and at theend of that ‘Sip Iwas cured. I had gail ~eighteen pounds and was in excellent health, and am now. * You surely deserve great success,.and you have my very best ‘wishes.”— Miss Autor Barney, 50 North Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga. ; Anoth ed fri 1 sti Lydia E. robin veges, fom’ nziet stion 2 Ts : m “Dear Mrs, Pinxnam:—I cannot thank ; 4 = you enough for what your wegerans Com- a pound has done for me. If it had not been for Deh er Tae Tw Z, wil you how I suffe: co | <<) \@ Pf hardly walk, was unable to sleep or eat. Men. Z i struation was irregular. At I had to Bae 2S stay in iy bed, and fiowed so badly that Nery = they sent for a doctor, who said I had in- Pay: aN 6 foasion of dpe ovaries, and a pee Rea Be through an ion, as no medicine could ee td me, ut T could not do that. ee “T received a little book of yours, ie | ate vand after reading ee to try q ‘ Daa Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable v3 oad Compound, and I am now a well woraan, Ishall praise your medicine vas long as I live, and also recommend the same to anyone suffering as I was.” — Mrs, Gard Orroson, Otho, Iowa. 4 ‘When you think you have cured a cough of cold, ‘but find a dry, hacking cough remains, there is danger. Take s 9 Shiloh’s Consumption Cure more at once. It will strengthen the lungs and stop the cough. Prices: S.C. Wettrs&Co, 5 25c. Nc. $1. LeRoy, N.Y.; Toronto, Can. Ge iekn Godse COUGH ' DONTE DELAY | Peas mM p § Be SSS So — "Ht Cures Colds, Cou: Sore Thi BNW Soaring Couehe Thon Seats A certain cure for Consumption in firet stages, ‘and a sure rolief in advanced st Use at once. Bind = over oe effect after taking the eat eens ee . ‘pouies 45 cents ‘and 60 conte. OOKING (ora nome: Then why not keep in view the fact that the farming lands of fa" “! S— ]] aresuéicient to support a population of >| Ee oe FREE Homestead Lands nd Ea aera FF Pal ir alee Conste Be Doh fet nis eras tren ALY: J} Sioneh ready Tormarket. Wij}]| Markets, Schools, Rallwa: CH) detsh sce ama ttarnag: 3 spot for the settler. ‘Seen: = ‘Canad, fora descriptive Teas and thor ioforiwetion: or to the Segre rere goes ine Sh. B. WILLIAMS, Low Railting, Toledo, Obie, THE “KATY” GIRL 4 A beautiful picture in colors (with-| out advertising), on plate paper, suitable for framing. Makes an appropriate Holiday Gift. Sent anywhere on receipt of 12 cents, i GEORGE MORTON, GEWL PASS. AGENT, MK. & TRY ex 01h. 8. Louis, Mo. 30 grins co vases Co onus Se, nla THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, 0O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1903. |Winter MILLINERY Modes PE.RILNA PRATER ee, ” Se Le pda oo ss ASS). Gus Se Aa Ow Oe, | NN he a sar, ee veG iy): oes ae 4 7] re. oS as iio ONC AN t aM ; eee Ay Sy » Ee « \ Ts ola ie of: a ey when writing on the fash- ions of the hour, that the styles are not always = beautiful? What we can truthfully say about the modes Of the day is that it is a foolish Woman who cannot find something ex- actly suited to her individual style and requiremnts. As for fur hats, they mostly consist of two contrasting furs. Moleskin, for instance, is often mixed with what appears to be white rabbit, or with caracul. Seal and sable, seal and chinchilla, broadtail and chinchilla, and ermine and carecul, all make up into admirable fur toques of the elon- gated shape and tilted backwards. The quaint touches of gold in the form of cockades, etc., are effective trimmings to the fur toques. But unless very carefully treated, I never think fur is very becoming worn on the head. Toques of fur and beaver mixed, trimmed with Parma violets and roses, are smart with some of ‘the tailor-made costumes. Here are descriptions of some ol those in the illustrations: That charm- ing Marquise hat, which is carried out in soft white felt, has the brim caught up in the most becoming fashion imaginable, and trimmed underneath with a wide band of old silver galon, laid flatly along the felt. A few folds of white tulle lift the shape off the hair, while on one side under the brim, there is also a long ostrich feather, shading from brown to black, and drooping gracefully over the hair. This way of trimming the underneath brim of the hat, while the crown and the upper brim are left entirely una- dorned, may be noted as a character- istic feature of forthcoming millinery fashions. ’ Another is a pretty toque of white Volga fur, trimmed with a long white ostrich feather, and having a wide band of mink inserted into the brim all the way round. With this toque, our artist has sketched a beautiful mink stole cut in a plain straight shape and lined with white Volga. A beautiful picture hat may be seen im another sketch, carried out in green short-haired beaver, with a very be- coming brim lined underneath with green velvet. Round \ crown there is @ wreath of roses in soft shades of red, mauve and green. Yet another beaver hat, which we illustrate, is made in that shade which is known in Paris as violine, and which is really something between petunia and the old-time shade that was known as magenta. This hat has a wreath of small petunia shaded roses arranged round the crown, and then apparently drawn through the Charming NEGLIGE Costumes e, Ff .f 8 a. (a Mh Birig. HEN peel l, NANI i on | i Ae IK GS ‘GD a V, \y Ss Zee HE sartistic aoe has; merable beautiful shades in which this ) among American women; and this season the exquis- ite softness of the materials and the growing liking for long lines and graceful folds open the way for new developments in this at- tractive garment. ‘That word neglige covers a wide range of garments and includes every- thing from the severest and most un- | Pretentious of wrappers to the most costly and elaborate o. tea gowns, but there is surely no excuse to-day for ugliness in any form of neglige, and while the expensive and gorgeous tea gowns are for the few, there is no rea- son why every woman of very moder- ate means may not possess a tea gown both artistic and becoming. ‘The crinkled silks with wadding back are the most beautiful of the very warm lounging robe materials, and while more expensive than the wadded and quilted Japanese silk robes, are a Detter investment, because the silk in the latter is likely to be flimsy and wear badly. Soft broadcloth in one of the innu- ‘The late Bishop Webber was the first Anglican bisnop to find a grave in Queensland. Pope Pius X. reads and understands French, but he cannot converse readi- Jy in that language. Starting upon a new career as pas- tor of the Tabernacle Presbyterian eburch of Philadelphia, Pa., recently Rev. Dr. William H. Oxtoby was given some sound, practical advice on Sun- day night by his father, who delivered the charge to the new pastor at the in- Wallation ceremonies. Cant Beat Them, One of Representative Bartholdt’s com: stituents came to Washington and stopped at a local hotel, “Don't Blow Out the Gas” was the first sign he read on entering his room, and he didn't, It burned all night. When’ he paid ys bill the next morning he found this item: “Extra charge for burning gase all night, HS Geo t’get ahead of these ‘¥. Jeorge, you can’t get ahead of Vi ispen be mse lake Eee Daa Cen ee The Eloping Philosopher. “We're going to. miss getting » room full of presents, George,” ead the dear girl as ini altoad with Lhe youth of her choice. “Yes?” he cheerfully replied, “and. we're going to bear the loss with a good deal of Philosophy, when we remember that we Gon't have’ to give a roomful of presents im ‘Feturn.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mrs. Jilt—“And when you told him I was Married did he seem to. be sorry?” Mise THlt—*Oh, yen; he suid oo "quite frankly.” Mrs: “Jilt—“Did he, ba Miss Hilt—"Yes, indeed; he sald he was exceedingly sorry, although he didn't know the man personally.”—Vhiladelphia Press. “Here, take, this rifle,” cried the excited showman. “The. leopard has escaped. When you, find “him, shoot, him ‘on the ot!” “Whiel 8] ~ sir?” gasped orcas crepe “Bait a aeatbe. Those who are formed to win general admiration are seldom calculated to be- stow individual happiness-—Lady Bleming- nm. ecb | Discontent is the want of self-reliance; it is the infirmity of will—Emerson, ae eee Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator. ~-Cicero. pana, ‘ A good action is never lost; it is a treasure laid up and guarded for the doer’s need.—Calderon. The worst men often ae the best ad- vice; our thoughts are better sometimes than our deeds.—Bailey. ‘Nothing sooner overthrows a weak head than opinion of ee, lke too strong Lgnoe for s frail glam—Sir P. Sidney. Artist—“What a beautiful place this ist I suppose you came here for the view?” Old Lady—No, I wasn't consulted. I was born here.”"—Sommerville Journal. ae eee Kitty—T believe you think just as much of Minnie Hawha as yeu do of me.” George —"Why, 1 actually abominate her!” Kitty —“George, you are such a dear!”—Boston '‘Teanaerint. Beggar-—“Please, boss, won't you = a dime to—.” Jenkins—“See here! Pe ou a dime -yesterday.” Beggat—Well, Raven't yer eatned any more money since den?”’—Philadelphia Ledger. She—“Women may gossip sometimes, on but they have better control of their tongues than men have.” He—“You are right. Men have no contro) whatever of women’s tongues.”—Kansas City Journal. ol Greene—“Do ‘you mean to say that Miss Felcher said I had no head on me?" Gray —“Well, if she didn’t say that in'so many Mig Ges. tats Unter Urea’ yor ee all 5 you were heart.”—Boston Transcript. ett . Irate Watchman—‘Look a-here, don’t see that sin? It’s be and Bink ! It says, ‘No ‘ing.’ Meccan ane ff agus, Dow Jou see that I aim, smok- img, nevertheless *”—Cincinnati Timed-Star, "al Re 4 IN PULPIT AND PEW. brim on one side and continued un- derneath the shape until they rest up- on the hair at the back. A few soft folds of violine velvet also trim this pretty hat. Another hat shown is the latest shape of turban. This hat is made in black beaver and bordered along the upper edge of the brim with two fiat rows of silk braid, one being black and the other emerald green. Two smart black quills with silver stems com- plete the trimming, each quill painted with a peacock’s eye in shades of green and white. How cleverly are furriers manipu- lating furs. It must be rather aggra- vating to the possessors of really good sable to see that an indifferent skin can be dyed to closely resethble a Russian one. But those of us who can- not afford the genuine article are not complaining on this account. Cords and tassels, like braid, still continue to be a very favorite trim- ming. Cloth dresses also show garni- tures of glace applique and _ velvet pipings. I do not think, however, that trim- mings are used very plentifully over here, though they give a finishing touch of chic to all the dresses. Bands and sashes play an important part on many a toilette. We are still wearing a great number of wide kid bands, boned at the back and cleverly | contrived to come down small in’ the front. All the details and little acces- sories of the toilette have to be bien chic to be tolerated here. We easily tire of everything which can be copied cheaply. Purses studded with precious siones still hold their own, and so indeed does gold metal, studded with other gems than baroque pearls. Curious flat gold purses, combining card cases, are carried, having the name traced {n colored stones. Old watch medallions and miniatures are used as ornaments. Some of the buckles worn at the back of the new Louis XVI. waist: bands ate perfectly beautiful. Em- eralds and rubies seem the favorite colored stones here, though diamonds and pearls are. still as popular as ever. Afternoon reception frocks appeat to be made in all the lighter and soft- ly ‘clinging fabrics, with tiny little gaugings, plaitings and ruchings, and entredeux or medallions of lace. Now that the 1830 effects prevail, where mantles and furs are concerned it is necessary to wear something ex- tra round the throat, and the most at. tractive little ties are being composed of ermine and sable, with cravats of cream, plaited chiffon. ELLEN OSMONDE. merable beautiful shades in which this material is offered is a delightful stuff for the neglige robe. It falls in grace- ful folds, hag a beautiful finish, wears well, will clean perfectly and is very warm. The, cloth robes do not need lining, but are often lined with China or India silk. Braiding, mbbon bands or quillings, appliques of velvet, silk or contrasting cloth, bands of lace or of embroidery— all these trimmings and many more are in order for such @ robe; but as 4 rule a somewhat plain and severe style of trimming serves for the robe of cloth or other wool, while the dainty furbe- lows and frills and lacy effects are re- served for the boudoir robes of silk, crepe, etc. Velveteen and the Liberty velveteen in particular is practical for a very simple lounging robe, as for a hand- some tea gown; for its wearing quall- ties are beyond criticism, it falls grace- fully, and it is eminently becoming. Her Chief Aim. “What are your chief objects in life?” “Well to manage my own affairs and Jet other people manage theirs.”—De- trott Free Press. | At a convention of Universalist ‘preachers in Detroit last week Rev. Howard B. Bard, of Lansing, said his ‘conception of an ideal church was one with a large gymnasium, reading-room and smoking-room, “where the young man can go without fear of being dragged into a prayer meeting. I do not encourage smoking,” he added, “but if your son, brother or husband does smoke don't let him go downtown to places where the whole atmosphere is full of vice. Let him smoke in the place where there is no danger of be- Ing ruined. Therefore provide a smok~ img-room in your church.” PE-RU-NA PROTECTS THE LITTLE ONES Against Winter Catarrh In Its Many ey ea : fe te = WAEaW soe ee AS ome Hh ae fey SHIN "RO ce ‘hy (al ie * Wok Se \ 1 \ q Rao ay i V2, era \\ ase Ap 4 (\ i Lae. Be Sure t io ey aa | During ~ rans: & Pe-ru-na Kept in the House for Five/trom catching cold.’ | —S«_| iect result of neglected cold. Feri ¥ a is the safeguard of the famjly. Ifachil ears. One child catches cold and scares it8| 03 :ohes cold Peruna should be used im Mr. Albert Lictzman, 1596 Milwaukee | Mother into hysterics by having croup) mediately, Ave., Chicago, IIL, writes: ’ in Sie Coat of ieee ‘A few \doses of Peruna and a child’ “T'am only too glad to inform youthat |, Another child catches cold, develops a|cojq {s gone. The apprehension of th I am feeling splendid and have never | Stubborn cough that will not yield to/parents flee away. The household 1 felt better in my life. Through the ad- | diary remedies. The parents are) free from fear once more. vice of a friend I tried Peruna, and am | “led with forebodings. If you de not receive prompt and sat glad to say it cured me to perfection. I| Still another child catches cold and de- | istactory results from the use of Peruna began to tell a friend about Peruna the | Velops that most fatal malady of child-| write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving | other day, and I had no sooner com-| hood, capillary bronchitis. The doctor} full staiement of your case and he wil menced than he told me his folks have | {8 called, pronounces the case pneumo-| be pleased to give you his valuable ad kept Peruna in the house for the last | Dla and, if the child is lucky enough to| vice gratis. ; five years. I am sure I wouldn’t be| live, it has developed weak lungs from! Address Dr. Hartman, President o without it. Mother also uses it to keep | Which {t may never recover. The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus herself in good health.” » And yet another child catches cold] Ohio: ° Ask Your Druggist for free Pe-ru-na Almanac for 1904 Rare Distinction of the Town Was Not in Line with the Expectations of the People, “What town is this?” asked the eminent statesman, who, relates the Chicago Tri- bune, was making a political tour of the provinces, “lonia,” they told him. The eminent statesman stepped cut to the rear platform of the gorgeous private car in which he was traveling. “My countrymen,” he said, impressively, to the cheering throng at the station, “your beautiful and thriving young city has a rare distinction. Independently of its commerce and manufactures, indepen- dently of its charming location, indepen- dently, I may add, of the stalwart men and fair women who inhabit it, so many. of whom I see before me—not forgetting these bright and winsome young children who are also here, the hope and mainstay ‘of the republic—independently, I say, of all these, your lovely city—” | Here he became truly eloquent. His eyes flashed, his voice rang out in clarion tones, and he shook his clenched fist at the zenith, i “—has the rare distinction of bearing a name that has only five letters, and yet has four syllables!” ‘The applause, as the train moved away, ‘waa simply deafening. Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 21.—There is @ man in this ace who claims that no one need sufler with backache, as he has proven in his own case that it can be com: pletely and permanently cured. ‘ His name is S. C, Halst,. and he is a stock raiser a woolgrower. : “I was shearing sheep at the time the first pain came on,” says Mr. Holst. “I yas so bad for two years afterwards that I could hardly sit down, and when once down, it was almost impossible for me to eet ub again. “I tried all the medicine I could hear of and several doctors -without help, not even for a moment. I used Dodd’s 'Kid- ney Pills and they made a new man out of me. I felt as if there was new blood in my veins. Iam as stout in the back as a mule and can lift and work as hard as 1 please without an ache or pain in any part of my. body. “It is now over a year since they cured me and I can say there is not a healthier man in Wyoming than I am, and before using Dodd's Kidney Pills there was not a more complete physical wreck in the ‘whole country than I was.” | Governess—“Oh, Kitty, you careless child! There are not two r’s in ‘very.’ Rub fone of them out.” Kitty—“Yes, But ‘which one?”—Punch. ‘To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to chre. aie Sometimes, as many find to their cost, something venture, nothing have.—Puck. All creameries use butter color. Why not do as they do—use June Tint Butter Color. A man who cannot mind his own busi- ness is not to be trusted with the king’s.— Saville. Piso’s Cure cannot be too highly spoken of asa cough cure—J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third ‘Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. The downward road is not so downy.— Chicago Tribune. CALIFORMIA EARN S..5S52858 Brascisce RESIN 2A Besar ar eteeene AN. 50 2001 _ FE AKO oe, e CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. ao Pa] in time. "Sold by drug S % CONSUMPTION Neglected Colds in Children Often Bring Disastrous Results. Peruna should be kept in the house all the time. Peruna should be kept in every house where there are children. Don’t wait until the child is sick then send to a drug store. Have Peruna on hand—accept no substitute. Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire Household Against Catarrhal Diseases. ‘As soon as the value of Peruna is fully appreciated by every household, both as a preventive and cure of catarrhal affections, tens of thousands of lives will be saved, and hundreds of thousands of chronic, lingering cases of dis- ease prevented. Peruna is a household safeguard. GEOGRAPHICAL TAFFY. A Western Woolgrower. To. Cuore a Cold in One Day. Phases. YY EES \ NS lia WieZe es KH tii; Z_— S| Me (== Was Wiireiiyiet ACNE i SO woe RAN <= ay) Nese i SS Wy Ss Fn Lo a PN KX ALICE SCHAFER, > Be Sure to’ Have Pe-fu-na on Hand > During the Inclement Months of Fall and Winter. Croup, capillary bronchitis and ar- ticular rheumatism are the special banes Five of childhood. These all alike result from catching cold. ° One child catches cold and scares its ukee | mother into hysterics by having croup in the dead of night. that | _, Another child catches cold, develops a stubborn cough that will not yield to ever ever ordinary remedies. The parents are Gam | flled with forebodings. yn, [| Still another child catches cold and de- a ihe | velops that most fatal malady of child. com- | hood, capillary bronchitis. The doctor have | is called, pronounces the case pneumo- Yast | ia and, if the child is lucky enough tc t be} live, it has developed weak lungs from keep | Which {t may never recover. \ And yet another child catches cold ° zist for free Pe-ru-n | Gentus, ‘Wiggles—Dawson is a versatile sort of a chap, it he? / ‘agale—I should say he was. He can make just as good a speech at a ward cau- cus as he can at the anniversary of a Sun- day, pohock= Seusecyilla Oachal: Good Track, Good Trains, Good Time. In each of these the New York Central is not surpassed, as thousands will attest Travelers between the West and the East will find it to their advantage to use the New York Central which, in point of time, ‘equipment, roadbed, dining car service and scenic attractions is first among the rail- roads of the world. Send a two-cent stamp to George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand Central Station, New York, for a copy of the Illustrated Catalogue of the New York Central’s “Four-Track Series.” Count Nottapenni—‘‘Las’ night I giva ze lectle heent to Miss Roxley zat 1 vould like she should mangy wiz me,” Ascum— “And did she give you any’ encourage- ment?” Count Nottapenni—“I_ donot know. She simply say to me: ‘What kinda ze nerve food do you use?”—Philadelphia Press. A Remarkable Discovery. ‘A German chemist has discovered a heal. ing agent in coal oil which has created quite a sensation amongst sufferers wher- ever it has been tested, on account, of the wonderful cures accomplished by its use. A few apni iota are sufficient to cure muscular Rheumatism, Neuralgia, head- ache, tooth, ear or backache, lameness, sprains, chilblains, in fact every severe ain. It is sold’ in drug stores as Dr. Bayer’s Penetrating Oil in 25e. and SO. bottles and warranted to cure or money ideal . “L| Hicks—“I suppose you heard that our "that | house was robbed?” Wicks—“Yes. I un- once | derstand the way the thieves ransacked me to| the, place simply’ beggared . description,” Hieks "Not gnly, that, but it very nearly hear | beggared me.”—Philadelphia Ledger. » not eter aay Quit Coughing, iid) Why cough, when for 25¢ and this notice iam | YOU et 29 doves of an absolutely guaran 201 cure in let form postpaid. as 2 DR. SKIRVIN CO,, La Crosse, Wie, [kl ‘part cured Ithier yefore not a i: . Jace mn The old surety, thr i But power, pro Br Rheur aa Price, 25¢ cost, ek. Why | a utter Sms» a prew ran St. Jacobs Oil Rheumatism 4 BEST-FOR THE BOWELS “oC rel, (Sat 2 WSS CANDY —“e a om ai Se Las rent YOU SLEEP = paheeF Sr 4RRTETD CFA Seance ab eet, zey aa ahs ce sallow complexion and ines. en don’ .t i ee ee er Mrs. Schafer, 436 Bope Ave., St. Louis, Mo., writes: ««In the early part of last year I wrote to you for advice for my daughter Alice, four years of age. She has been a puny, sickly, ailing child since her birth. She had con- vulsions and catarrhal fevers. 1 was always doctoring until we commenced to use Peruna. She grew strong and well. Perunais a wonderful tonic; the best medicine I have ever used. «<1 was ina very wretched condition when I commenced to take Peruna. 1 had catarrh all through my whole body, but thank God, your medicine set me all right. I would not have any other medicine. “««Peruna cured my baby boy of a very bad spell of cold and fever. He is a big healthy boy tifteen months old. 1 have given him Peruna off and on since he wasborn. I think that is why he is so well. I cannot praise Peruna enough. We have not had a doctor since we began to use Peruna—all praise to it.—Mrs. Schafer. Genius. Quit Couching. a We Fish a) Wi By ax— WN Z aN b, an yD AVA R.BROWN Mrs. J. M: Brown, Dun- negan Springs, Mo. writes: “My little daughter three years old was trou~ pled with a very bad cough which remained after an attack of ca~ tarrhal fever. She has taken one bottle of Peru- na through which she has obtained a complete cure. She is now as well and happy as a little girl can be. Whenourfriends ey how well she looks I tell them Peruna did it.” In a later letter she says: “Our little daugh- ter continues to have good health.” and articular rheumatism is the result. Ankles, knees, wrists and elbows be- come suddenly swollen and painful. A long disastrous illness follows. The child may live and becomaconvalescent, a miserable invalid of valvular disease of the heart. All these mishaps are the direct result of neglected cold. Peruna ig the safeguard of the family. Ifachild catehes cold Peruna should be used im- mediately. A few doses of Peruna and a child’s cold is gone. The apprehension of the parents flee away. The household is free from fear once more. If ypu de not receive prompt and sat= isfactory 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 ad- vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of ane Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, io: Pate Lr Ee IE a yy, Ties Y Lee AUR nae FOR WOMEN AA A Boston physician's dis."7@a¢J/" covery which cleanses and =e heals all inflammation of the mucous membrane wherever located. In local treatment of female ills Pax- tine is invaluable, Used as a douche it is a revelation in cleansing and healing power; it kills all disease germs which cause inflammation and discharges, ‘Thousands of letters from women Eee. that itis phe wronieat cure for leucorrhosa ever di vered. Puxtine never fails to cure pelvic catarrh, nasal catarrh, sore throat, sore mouth and sore eyes, because these diseases are all caused’ by inflammation of the mucous membrane. For cleansing, renin and pre- serving the teeth we challenge the world to produce its equal, Physicians and specialists everywhere prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thou- sandsof testimonialletters proveits value. At druggists, or sent postpaid 50 cts. A large trial pac! and book of instructions ctpotaealy free, Write Ths R. Paxton Co., Dept, 4, Boston, Mass, ANAKESIS Bag i iy Cea For free sample address “ANAKESIS,”* Trib- ‘une building, New York. $ {5 Gold Filled Watoh for 50 cts Send no money. Write erpeies lars. P. O. 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