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THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. NO. 30. Approved Dress for Evening MODES OF THE MOMENT. We may object to the "princess" rule, make bold declaration not to submit; but nevertheless she reigns supreme. The past winter has been marked by her sway, the coming summer she is to dominate. The best shops are showing princess frocks of white linen, mull and other sheer material made in princess style; wash dresses amany made after this fashion. To be sure, it is a modified fashion, one very different from the old style sheath-like robe, a robe that only the slender and stately could affect; now cunningly disposed little baleros and sleeveless overdresses help where the figure is deficient, and it is true almost anyone may dare the modern one-piece gown. Empire gowns also are the height of fashion. The past season it has been worn principally for evening dress, very seldom seen in street gowns; but with princess wash dresses we certainly shall grow accustomed to it at all hours of the day. As a rule, the princess frocks are made rather plain, untrimmed save for a yoke of batiste or embroidery and an embroidery frill edging the elbow sleeve. The waist is defined by little tucks, all as fine and dainty as can be. The princess lingerie gowns are lovely, fluffy and frilly, a contrast in elaboration to the linen frocks. We undoubtedly shall see many spring gowns of wool made with princess skirt and fanciful short jacket. And, by the way, one does see some charming short jackets already, the impatient ladies being not able to wait until warm days to try the effect of new bolero and Eton. We noticed two to-day that were very good. One was—think of it—part of a rainy day costume! We used to think the rainy-dairy garb should look strictly matter-of-fact; but when one comes to A Foreword on Styles Time to think of shirtwaists and spring gowns and new millinery. And so we make bold to say a word about tendencies and promises in the world of fashion. It seems scarcely necessary to mention that shirtwaists are to be worn, for this old fashion it would be impossible for a great army of dressmakers and shopkeepers to banish—it fills such a long-felt want. The handkerchief linen waist will be very fashion- able, in itself made simply, but kept from severity by the fineness of the material and the dalyne neck-fixings. Buttons promise to be quite a feature, sizeable ones and a lot of them used. Another novelty will be a three-quarter sleeve; another novelty the narrowest of cuffs. But average cuffs and deep cuffs will also be worn, and the long sleeve the one in common use. A material that keeps its freshness long and does not muss under a wrap in madras, and very pretty madras is to be had. There are loveliest flowered muslin for summer gown, the flowers prim little posies. Make up these quiet materials in quant empire or princess style, and you will have a frock reminiscent of "the days when grandmamma was young." There are charming silk ponges that are also beflowered, the posies small, old-fashioned ones. It would seem as though we would A PONY JACKET. consider the matter, why should it be so severe? Let it be sensibly short and comfortable—and then as pretty as you are a mind to make it. The one I refer to was part of a neat gray outfit; the skirt short enough not to need holding up at muddy crossing, heavy enough not to blow in the wind and make indiscreet display of ankles; the coat was a trim bolero, which displayed at the back and down the front an engaging white wash-silk waist. The hat was cheerful with posies, quite enlivening on the dark, rainy day. The other short jacket noticed was part of a taller suit of blue cloth. It was trimmed with wide bands of black braid, which climbed up the back and gave the short-waisted effect so sought after these days; there was a touch on the sleeves and a narrow vest down the front of heavy cream-colored lace, picked out in red and blue embroidery. With the short sleeves long heavy black gloves were worn. The hat was gray blue. But to return to our "princess" theme, Crepe de chine is an admirable material to choose for an evening gown made after this favored model. A charming pale blue was recently seen trimmed rather sparingly with white lace. So many people make the mistake of piling yards of lace on a gown and getting something for reward that is fussy and over-elaborate. The one I speak of, which looked simple and modish, is what is called a corsage princess; it was stayed above and to quite a depth below the waist, by many rows of shirring. A low-recked and short-sleeved bobble formed the bodice, the bobble rounded off pretty and coming well above the waist. A sort of fichu of lace outlined the little coat, and a bit of lace was introduced in the slashing of the short sleeve. have to plan a fancy bolero for every forc, as almost every model, whether in wash material or not, sports one of these gay little coats. And they certainly are a welcome addition to a gown whose lines are not exactly right for one's figure. In linens there will be even more boleros than were noticeable last summer—and that was a good many. There is a variety of "pony jackets," without doubt they will attain a wide popularity; they charitably hide deficiencies, they are graceful in cut. Butcher's-linen will also be used for shirtwais, and these should be made quite plain. A wide band of heavy embroidery may extend down the front and form the cuffs and stock, but no trimming or fulness need be given in the way of tucks or gathers; the desire is to have these severely simple. But we feel moved to add that this style is not generally becoming, should be avoided by both the too-thin and the too-stout; the former looks angular, the latter portly in such a model. Mention should be made that the new underwear is adapted to the empire and princess styles, for the fit of outer garment is dependent on the underwear. A good combination skirt and corset cover is made with the shirring placed high, to give the short-waisted effect. Corset covers and nightgowns now boast hand-worked scallops and hand embroidery of leaf and flower; cur girls are getting quite deft at this needle work. The Widow - I want to order a tombstone for my late husband. The Dealer—What kind of a stone would you like, madam? The Widow—Really, I don't know what kind would be the most suitable. The Dealer—Excuse me, but what did you husband die of? The Widow—Indigestion. The Dealer—Then what you want is a dyspepsia tablet, madam—Chicago Daily News. A Safer Method. Sheriff—When the robbers held you up weren't you armed? Escape Victim--No; but I was well legged.-Judge. In Union There is Strength. A Safer Method. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1906. From Many Buckeye Cities and Towns. SENT BY OUR OWN WRITERS. Sidney.—Rev. Burney has returned from Kentucky and preached a sermons.—Edward Crath has returned from Chicago and Mrs. Ellen Washington from Lima.—Miss Kate Hocking, of Lima, is here visiting—Mr. S. Freeman, of Lima, is first cook at the Wagner house. Sandusky.—Miss Lillian Gardner was married to Sampford Swan on the 13th at her sister, Mrs. C. Newman's, Pittsburg.—Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church the 22d. A number of our Sandusky people attended the all-day meeting at the A. M. E. church in Norwalk on the 18th. Mrs. Noah Williams entertained the sewing circle the 16th.—Miss Martha Bass, of Loraln, visited here last week. Massillon.—Rev. Dr. M. F. A. EASTon, pastor of Zion church, who recently returned from Europe, will deliver a series of Wednesday evening lectures at his church. He commenced this week. Subject "The Negro has gone for the United States of America." Second subject "What American Civilization Has Done for the Negro." Third subject, "The Gospel of Universal Brotherhood of Mankind." While abroad Dr. Euston wrote several interesting communications for The Gazette. Correspondents must mail all letters 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. Ulless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, receptions poetry and inquiries for relatives and friends at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Lockland.—Mr. Poston was called to Oxford to the bedside of a very sick brother, leaving at home a very sick daughter.—Mrs. John Derrickson has returned from Jacksonville where she attended the funeral of a brother.—The sewing circle met at Mr. and Mrs. Horace Williams', Maplewood, this week. Sunday was indeed a marvel in Beth church. Rev. T. B. McConnell was returned from Alta Temple where he closed a very successful revival meeting. The pastor will take a recess and perhaps go south before he takes on another such task. Middletown.—Rev. Evarts, pastor of the Second Baptist church, went to the hospital last Tuesday to have tumors removed from his neck. The church and friends gave nearly $10 for the treatment.—Mr. William Patterson, who had his leg broken, is able to be out.—Mrs. William Johnson was called to Springbrook by her mother's demise.—Mrs. Laura Robbins, of Oxford, and Mrs. Carrie Wilkerson, of Marysville, visited their sister, Mrs. Wilkins, and their mother, home from their mother, Mrs. Gaines' funeral at Springbrook.—Little Noam Derrickson, the daughter of Rev. Derrickson, is ill. Mansfield.—W. B. Dunmore ran a pitchfork into his left foot Saturday and is confined to the house.—Tom Wilson and Joe Hicks are better.—G. W. Barker was in Sandusky recently, guest of Mr. Charley Gibson, who is ill.—Rev. W. B. Lee and Mrs. Mary Smith began a revival Sunday.—Rev. Dr. J. M. Glmere, E., will be here tomorrow. Quarterly conference at Marion Thursday. Mr. S. Poindexter attended.—Mrs. D. Dunmore, who underwent an operation Monday morning.—Mr. D. Dyer, of Wheeling, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. Dunmore.—Mr. H. Jones fell and hurt his limb last week.—Miss Ida Banks is better.—Miss Cora Grant is well again. Bellaire.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dade entertained the 24 members of the A. M. E. sewing circle Thursday evening. After business an elaborate lunch was served.—Edna Mae Preston was in Bridgeport last week.—Mrs. Guy Lucas is convalescent.—Miss Lillie Bradford: "I wish you all the luck I can. I think The Gazette is just fine."—The sewing circle's Washington birthday entertainment was one of the most elaborate ever given here.—Mrs. Will Etta Greene is ill.—The special meetings at the Second M. E. church for a week have closed temporarily on account of Rev. Broadus' illness.—Mr. David Redman is still quite ill.—Miss Dora Lucas, of Barnesville, visited her grandmother, Mrs. E. Lucas, Sunday. The latter is much improved. Mt. Vernon.—The W. M. M. society held its regular meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening and rendered a fine program. One of the most interesting numbers was a talk on Bishop Daniel A. Payne by Rev Singleton. Collection $2.02.—The Harlem Petro club will resume its meetings this week.—A rally Sunday to make the last payment on the parsonage. The following program will be rendered at 2:30 p. m.: Scripture reading, Rev. Brininstool, of the Baptist church; prayer by Rev Revena GAZETTE. naugh, of the Presbyterian church, and a short sermon by Rev. Solby, of the M. P. church.—Mrs. Chas. Banks is still improving.—Mrs. J. L. Booker can grow weaker.—Mrs. J. D. Croston is able to be out again.—Miss Helen Mayo received a cut glass cup on the 19th as a birthday present from Master Everet Turner. Lorain—Dr. A. L. Biggs, who recently came to Lorain has his offices and room in the Cuery block. Phone 320 white.—Mrs. A. E. Simmons has been quite ill.—The A. M. E. S. S. literary society will convene at 3 p.m. sunday. Program will consist of solos, essays, declamations and singing by the school. A social Monday evening at the church. Quarterly meeting on the 15th by rev. Dr. Chas. Bundy, P. E. The church reports ten additions this quarter. The Allen league will elect officers at its next meeting. District conference at East Liverpool. April 25 and 26th. Mrs. Brown of Charles street, has been ill. Mrs. Browne of Charles street, has been the guest of Miss Sadie Anderson. The Busy Bee society social was quite a success.—Rev. A. E. Simmons was in Elyria last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Miss Good, of Cleveland, were here Sunday. Cadiz.-Miss Minnie Fletcher and Charles C. Roberson, of Massillon, were married at the bride's mother, Mrs. Alex. West's, the 14th at noon, in the presence of the family, and left at 2 p. m. for home in Massillon with the best wishes of all.-The A. M. E. young ladies are preparing for a rose drill on the 22nd.-Box social Thursday day evening.-Mr. Elwood Goins, of Cleveland, is here visiting.-Miss Cora Ramsey, of Fairmount, W. Va. was called home by the death of her mother.-The young people are enjoying hockey.-The A. M. E. S. S has largely increased since last year.-Mrs. Susan Brown was called home from W. Va. with Ramsey's death.-Mrs. Cora Verse of Wheeling, is visiting her brother, Mr. B. L. Lee and family.-Mrs. Dora Johnson and daughter she visiting in Troy.-The Household of Ruth had a very nice social last Wednesday evening. McIntyre—Alven Smith is improving and C. Atkin's little girl is valuedent.—nna West is still seriously ill—P. Smith and wife visited E. J. Smith and H. M. West and J. Smith, A. W. st one night last week.—Mr. and Mr. H. S. Smith spent last Friday with Ir. and Mrs. R. R. Cooper.—Mrs. D. Ye Linear has been taken to the asylum, Massillon.—L. R. Walters has sold his property in Bloomingdale and moved to Piney Fork.—R. Toney and wife dined with O. C. Atkins Sunday—Rev. Powell preached Sunday morning.—S. at 2:30 Praise meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 lead by R. R. Cooper balanced with Atkins Visited. Mrs. Roy Totturday and Sunday—F. and S. Smith were here Sunday. Their father Stant Smith, is seriously ill with drops.—R. R. Cooper attended the evangelist meeting in Smithfield last week held by Rev. E. A. Ferguson.—Rev. Powell was entertained by R. West at dinner Sunday. Mechanicsburg—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. R. Morgan, of London, are making preparations to move back here—Mr. Tom Manuel left the 20th to visit his long-lost sister, Mrs. Samantha Durant, of Indian Territory. He has not seen or heard of her for over 25 years until he saw her name and address in this paper, The Gazette. He was in Dayton last week Wednesday—Mrs. Lucinda Stewart has returned from Zanvilleis. Quite a number attended the funeral of Grandmother Clark last week at Urbana—Mr. and Mrs. James Waugh and mother, Mrs. Maggie Adams, visited in Urbana last week Tuesday to urge Gates' friends to mash her bedside logs—Rev Watson has returned from Marysville—Mrs. Laura Waugh, of Columbus, will arrive here Sunday to visit with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Waugh—Mrs. Hannah Gillman is seriously ill. Mrs. Armfield and Mrs. Waldon sang two beautiful selections at the "Farmer's Institute" (white) last week Thursday. Martins Ferry—Jess Dixon, of Wheeling, visited Carl Weston last week.—Mrs. Ruth Gibson is sick.—The S. S. social at the A. M. E. church Saturday evening was a success. The money will be used for buying song books for the school. The choir had an excellent rehearsal at the organist's, Dora Lucas, last Thursday evening.—A recital was given at Scheele's hall on the 22nd for the benefit of the Second M. E. church by the Howard quartette of Steubenville. The money will be used to help pay for the parsonage—In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Lowe, Messrs. Lucas and Scholz charge of the services and prayer. Prairie and service night led by the latter.—Mr. Matthew Scipio is visiting his grandmother and aunt in Steubenville.—Mr. Alexander Wear, who has typhoid fever, is much better.—Miss Maggie Cunningham is able to be out again.—Mrs. Lowe is sick.—Mr. H. Lucas and daughter, Dora, attended literary in Bellaire Monday evening. An excellent program was rendered.—Those who are to take part in the musical Tuesday had a good rehearsal Saturday evening. St. Clairsville.-Sons of Allen acquired themselves nobly Allen day. S. L. Jackson delivered a timely address, Mr. Joseph Green read an instructive selection and Mr. John Wilson distinguished himself as a solist. The attendance was good.-The Lady did it was highly entered, by Emma Daw. On the 13th.-The valentine social given by T. C. L. S. was a success.-Miss Mayne Jordan and Miss Clara Cochran served delicious refreshments. Many Baptist friends were in attendance. Miss Jessie Jackson and Mr. Joseph Green were literally showered with valentines.-Mrs. Elizabeth Payne's clothing caught fire while reaching over the gas last Friday evening-"Grandma" Tapsico has Continued on Second Page. Says the Collector, But He Is a Big One. Alice Roosevelt Longworth—Ohio ans at the Nation's Capital —That $800 Punch Bowl —Personal Mention. Washington, D. C.—Special—In response to a telegram from Dr. William Demos Crum, U. S. collector of the port at Charleston, S. C., the editor of The Gazette arrived here last Sunday morning. The two gentlemen are greatly interested in a very important business matter which necessitated an immediate conference. Therefore their presence in the capital city Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week. The doctor came on form for consultation on the city of Cleveland, by way of Youngstown, O., and New York city. Dr. Crum as our readers will remember is the gentleman made famous by President Roosevelt, and the U. S. senate which refused for nearly two years to confirm his appointment because of the opposition of prejudice southern democrats and a few republicans (white) mainly of his state. During that time Collector Crum received not a cent of salary. After his confirmation however he received pay from the first president made two or three recess appointments in his case in order to retain him in office in spite of the senate's refusal to confirm him. A great and grand man is our president. DR. W. D. CRUM. Dr. Crum is a fine looking light, brown-skinned man about six feet in height and weighing about 220 pounds—a splendid specimen of Afro-American manhood, physically and mentally. He and the editor of The Gazette, while in the city, were guests of Mrs. Jones, a motherly lady and a most delightful hostess, who resides at 1929 12th street N. W. The doctor, a member of the great A. M. E. church, escorted the editor to that magnificent edifice, the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, and he escorted to a splendid sermon by Rev. Oscar J. W. Scott, a graduate of Wesleyan university, Delaware, O., and heard some exceptionally fine chorus-choir singing under the direction of Prof. John Layton, the well known leader of the local Coleridge-Taylor choral organization, and a teacher of music in our public schools of this city. If memory serves us correctly his wife, Mrs. Julia Layton, like Mrs. Nettle Polindexter Scott, also an Ohioan by birth or long residence, prior to marriage. After church Messrs. Crum and Smith called up his great Gov. P. B. S. Polindexter his beautiful successor of Harvard street (former Boehner street) and found him and his estimable wife in fairly good health, Mr. Pinbackback was leutenant-governor of Louisiana in reconstruction times and moved to Washington from New Orleans some 15 or 20 years ago. He GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK. was the first Afro-American to be elected a U. S. senator from Louisiana. He was refused his seat throughout the six years' term as a result of color and race prejudice. He eventually received its salary, but the fight to gain the seat cost him about $30,000. President Grant tendered the governor the appointment of the receiver of public money at New Orleans. He refused it. Col. James Lewis, of New Orleans, for the second time surveyor-general of Louisiana and Gov. Pinchback are practically the only two remaining members of the "Old Guard"—that distinguished collection of Afro-American political leaders, conspicuous in the south for many years, from the days of reconstruction until a few years ago when death removed N. Wright Cuney, the great republican leader of Texas; Col. Wm. Pledger, of Georgia, and others. Monday morning the editor of The Gazette called upon Rev. E. W. Lampon, financial secretary of the A. M. E. church and proprietor of the Washington (D. C.) Record, at the financial department of the church, corner 15th street. Dr. Lampon is a strong and positive factor in the work of the church. During the time Editor Smith was here he met many of our leading men, among the number being Justice of the Peace Robert H. Terrell; Hon. J. C. Dancey, recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia; Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, a former Charlestonian, and a leading real estate dealer of this city; Profs. Kelly Miller and Geo. W. Cook, of Howard university, and Mr. Wyatt Archer, Monday evening he attended a swell dinner tendered Dr. Crum by these gentlemen, Profs. Cook and Miller AN OUTRAG Ejected From a Capitol Elevator. Color or Race Only Sceem Be the Cause. A Bad Precedent Has Been tablished and Must Be Wiped Out—Senator Dick Interested. Washington, D. C.—What appeal be a studied insult to the entire was given recently to Harry M. messenger of the committee on n and harbors, of which Congress T. E. Burton, of Cleveland, O. chairman, Afro-American con ROBERT H. TERRELL excepted, at Caterer Gray's splendid establishment which proved one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held in this city. That "Prince of Good Fellows," Gov. Pinchback, presided and opened the toast responses, which were participated in by every gentleman present at the dinner, with a delightful talk such as only a person of his long, varied and distinguished experience could possibly make. Dr. Crum's response was a magnificent effort which we regret greatly being unable to reproduce in this communication. He is an exceptionally fluent speaker, a deep thinker and an extremely loyal member of the race he has made so much of a financial sacrilege. He was a member of Charleston. The opposition to his confirmation was a costly one and it was a good thing that the doctor was a man of means. Tuesday afternoon he and the editor of The Gazette left for their respective homes. The New York World names among those who sent Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth expensive wedding gifts: The Williams & Walker Co., Dr. Booker T. Washington and his famous school at Tuskegee, Ala. The first named sent "Miss Alice" a magnificent punch bowl lined with gold, on the outside of which was en- PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. graved a splendid likeness of the president. Its cost was estimated by that paper at about $800. Clarence Cameron White, the violinist, and head of our conservatory of music here, a former student of Oberlin conservatory; Harry T. Burleigh, formerly of Erie, Pa., for some years a teacher and baritone soloist of New York City, also well known teacher, and Miss Leota F. Henson, pianist, of the imputed Prederick J. Loudon, one beat-singer) with several other Afro-American artists, at least one of whom is from the east, will give a grand concert at the Metropolitan church Monday evening. Mr. White will soon leave to pursue his studies in Europe. He will concert in Cleveland some time next month. On leaving this city the editor of The Gazette expressed regret that business and social demands upon his time were such while here as to make it impossible for him to call upon the U. S. treasury, register of the U. S. treasury, Green, U. S. stamp agent, and many prominent friends and acquaintances. John H. Cook and Mr. Henry Thomas, clerks in the war and navy departments respectively, are still holding their positions most creditably as are many other Ohio Afro-Americans. Will be Decided at a Primary Election Will be Decided at a Primary Election. Cincinnati, Feb. 21.—A settlement of the contest for the republican congressional nomination in the Sixth district by a vote at the primaries is being arranged, Congressman Scroggy and his rival, C. Q. Hildebrand, having so agreed. A Bad Precedent Has Been Established and Must Be Wiped Out—Senator Dick In- Washington, D. C.—What appears to be a studied insult to the entire race was given recently to Harry West, messenger of the committee on rivers and harbors, of which Congressman T. E. Burton, of Cleveland, O., is chairman. Afro-American constituents of Mr. Burton, for whom West was on "official business," are patiently waiting to see what he and Senator Dick are going to do in the matter. The following is self-explanatory: Feb. 7, 1906. Senator Chas. Dick, Care Sonate P. O., City: Dear Senator: I called at your committee room this afternoon with some papers which Mr. Burton had instructed me to deliver to your office. I was confused in the location of your committee room and attempted to take the elevator on the senate gallery floor at the head of the committee on commerce. The elevator on the elevator refused to take me down and caught hold of me to elect me from the car, after I had told him I was on official business. "He said that he did not care what kind of business I was on, he knew that I allow me to ride. In the car," I found that this is not the custom, to treat employees or anyone else in the manner that I was treated, and I have reasons to believe this to be a fact, inasmuch as two other HARRY WEST. employees and one messenger boy (white) were allowed to board the car without question. I am informed that this attendant in charge at this time is named Williams. From what I have heard, this man went beyond the limit in refusing to allow me to board the car and attempting to eject me by force. I am quite sorry to have to call your attention to this, but it was so unreasonable that I am sure you would be glad to know of it. I have the honor of being yours very respectfully. HARRY WEST. Feb. 1, 9, 1965. Hon. D. M. Randall, D.C. at-Arms, United, States, Senate. Dear Sir: Persuant to our conversation to the 8th inst., with reference to the elevator attendant, Williams, who ejected me from the car on the day of the 7th inst. I will state that I am not satisfied with the result of our conversation, for this reason: You failed to give me any assurance that there would not be a repetition of this same occurrence inflicted upon some other Colored person. You only recite the denial of this man Williams, who, I claim, has given to you a misrepresentation of facts in this case, and whom I have expressed a desire to confront in his denial. I do not see why you would deny me this privilege, unless you are satisfied to take his misrepresentations of fact as being true. I assure you that I do not hope to gain anything by engaging in a controversy with this man, neither am I aiming or seeking to satisfy a personal grievance; but it is the regard I principle that is involved, not only to myself, but to all the people. You stated to me that "We" try to keep the elevator of which I speak private. I do not see by this that you assume any responsibility for such discrimination on account of color as was shown to me, and to which some other Colored person is liable to be subjected to. Furthermore, I am not seeking any special privileges by reason of my being on official business at the time of this occurrence, and I stated to the elevator attendant at the time. I would be very glad if you could state or explain why two white employees and one Western Union messenger were allowed to board the car at the same time and without question and did proceed on their way. Does your interpretation of "private" mean a bar to the Colored and admittance to the white employees? When I mentioned this fact to you, you seemed willing to rather think these white passengers were newspaper men, to whom certain Continued on Second Page. 2 One Year. $1.50 Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. 50 Subscribers are requested to remit by post- ence money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio as second-class matter. A communications should be addressed: HARRY C. SMITH. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, 1894 to 1898. 1898 to 1898. 1900 to 1902. TRADE IN THE COUNTRY Cleveland, Saturday, Feb. 24, 1906. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. A POWERFUL PLEA AGAINST UN. LAWFUL KILLING. Dr. A. B. Curry, a southern white divine, recently delivered an eloquent sermon against the unlawful taking of human life. Among other things he said: "During the past week a colored man on one of the busy streets of our city (Memphis) found himself suspected of dishonesty and, fearing trouble, he ran. This man was punished by a private citizen and shot to death, as he would a friendless dog. I know not that this instance shows a worse condition in our community than in some other section of our country, but surely it is sufficient to cause serious reflection and to make appropriate our study of the text this morning: 'Who so sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed, for in the image of God, made He man. The saddest sight on earth is a slain man. Even a blood that is afflicted, affecting this all, a slain man whose soul is hastened into eternity unbidden by the Creator and whose body was temple of God, now despoiled and stricken to the earth. Hence, to take human life unlawfully is a crime against God and man. It is to strike at the foundation of human society, which is based on the sacredness of human life. It is to take from a man what man can never give back—his life. It is to lay one's hand ruthlessly on God's image and despoil it. It is to bring upon oneself God's vengeance of man. Were I guilty of the blood of my fellow man I would fear the murderer and fill his life with terror and unrest. It brings 2 curse upon the community which tolerates it—it is to revert to barbarism, for it is a mark of barbarism. And yet there is not an enlightened Christian country in the world where human life is so cheap as in the United States. Indeed, there are more homicides in the United States than in any other land in all Christendom. It is our shame and a blot upon our civilization, and if unpunished it brings God's displeasure of a blood and its people. A land and its people. A land and an abomination to Him. Unaware of human blood cries to heaven as the blood of Abel and brings a curse on the land that refuses to hear that cry. We cannot sit in our homes and churches with silent lips and folded hands and hope to escape the wrath of a just God while human blood stains the stones of our levees and thorough-fares." This appeal of Dr. Curry comes to every loyal citizen who regards the sanctity of law and the sacredness of human life. It is an appeal for the suppression of lawlessness and mob violence. It is an appeal to all Christians and law-abiding citizens to regard more earnestly the sacredness of human life, to aborh with all the soul the lawless shedding of human blood, and it demands that our courts shall do their full duty promptly and in the fear of God. It comes as an appeal to the fathers and mothers and teachers and ministers everywhere in America to unite in purging the land of innocent blood. "THE CLANSMAN." When Tom Dixon hatched up that infamous scandal, so named Clansman, and gave it out to the public, he conceived in mind a crafty way of realizing a good sum of money as a relief from that sort of physical toll to which his course nature seems best adapted. It is not that the book has any genuine merit in itself, nothing from which the American youth can derive any real benefit or gather any high inspiration, nerving the soul to lofty purpose, but because it is sensational and defamatory and appeals to the baser passions of a certain element that find food for a morbid and immoral bent of the mind. Already it is in evidence that the better class of the southern mind is incensed that such a production should be placed upon the market. So repulsive and degenerating is the whole drift of the thought conceived by Dixon that those who have perused the work have denounced it without reserve and brand it as a silly and idle conception. Very true, the work is perused by the curious and reading public, and white young men who have recently come from college, as well as the more progressive and thoughtful, have given their opinion that such a book should not be allowed in the homes of the people. Some three decades or more ago a small work a physiology, was pre- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1906. pared and offered for sale in the state of New York. It was a valuable compendium of facts and contained information of rare value, such as could not be disputed, but so startling, so nauseating and repulsive was the subject matter treated that the legislature of that state imposed a severe penalty upon all publishers who might give out such a publication. We do not wonder that steps are being taken to suppress the publication of a work so immoral and detrimental to public interest as the Clansman is so well known to be Like its author, the book is a mischief breeder and reflects the tendency of a vile and vicious nature and altogether too pernicious to deserve the time given to its reading. The Paducah Evening Sun, one of the leading journals of Kentucky, writes of the Clansman as follows: "The Clansman" did not create much of a furor until it got up to Lexington, Ky. There it aroused so much feeling that a bill was the next day introduced in the legislature to prevent the presentation of such plays in the future. The Lexington Herald quotes the following as some of the expressions heard: "The Clansman' had been produced 30 years ago there would have been another war." "Splendid inspiration for a lynching party." "When the play is produced in the south somebody in the audience is going to take a shot at that man playing the lieutenant governor. He plays the part too well for safety." After the presentation a prominent club passed the following: "Resolved, that the department of current events of the Woman's club of central Kentucky deeply deplore the presentation of The Clansman and all such plays which arouse sectional feeling." The Montgomery Advertiser, Ala. observes: "The play is bad, top, bottom and sides, and it hurts. It is false, mischievous and exaggerated as Uncle Tom's Cabin. It should be denounced. It should not be tolerated." Now, after all these years of struggle among Americans for better conditions, from the bloody contest of the fathers to throw off the yoke of British tyranny and to assume their rightful place among the nations of the earth, there comes a man robed in tainted garments, given to strategy and spoils, plotting treason and seeking to plunge the new republic into domestic dissension and civil strife. The Clansman must be repudiated. THE ELKS' BANQUET Social, Personal, Church and Other Interesting Local Items of the Week. Youngstown, O.—Carrie Green and Jessie Crawford attended the Widows and Widowers' club valentine and mask social Wednesday evening—Mr. Archie Thomas Stewart will cater for the Elks' reception and lead the grand march. He has taken first prize in Buffalo, Chicago and several other places—Mrs. C. W. Scott and daughter will leave Monday for Cleveland to visit her mother, Mrs. James Perkins, for two weeks—Mrs. Andrew Jackson, of Grard, entertained the Oak Hill Avenue Sewing circle Thursday afternoon—Co. D, U. R. K. P., will give an entertainment March 12th at Zion church—Mrs. Fannie Edmonson, of Bellale, is visiting her daughter, Mrs McConchugh—Mr. McConchugh, the governor of the Albert Washington estate, instead of Mrs. Williams.—Mrs. Lee Porter, Howard Thompson, Mrs. Charles Lincoln, Mrs. Addie Fagan, Oscar Holmes, Mrs. Simpson, Will Rogers, Rev. Newby, Mrs. Jones, of Mahoning avenue, Mrs. Leonard, of North avenue, Miss Anna Campbell and Guss Ross are sick—Edward Jefferson, who has been ill for six months, died Saturday. He leaves a mother and brother, George Mr. Jefferson was a member of Good Hope functain, which had charge of the funeral. At the Elks' reception Thursday evening there will be 350 plates. Two dollars a couple. Ladies unaccompanied, one dollar. These charges will supper. Spectators fifty cents. It will not strictly a full dress affair. So no one need stay a long time. Reports on held in this city largest ever feature in this city. Newed features will be introduced during the evening. The "Martha Washington" social was postponed. Watch the Gazette. The social given at Mill Street church Friday evening was a success. The Junior bank returns thanks. Mr. Norrman Smith was in Franklin last week. Zion church Tree No. 1 social Tuesday evening was a success. Mrs. Charles Woods and sister, Virginia Jiles have returned from Parkersburg where they attended a relative's funeral. Julius Watkins had one of the toes of his right foot taken off last week as the result of a bruise. Mr and Mrs. William Jefferson's baby died Saturday evening. Elks lodge No. 73, initiated six members Thurs. Julius Watkins was in James Woods, is here the guest of relatives. Samuel Holmes, A. H. Berry and Miss Mamie Carson attended the dance at Sharon Wednesday. Charles Jackson is out again. St. Mary's church rally Sunday is for the benefit of Rev. S. L. Newby. All persons holding envelopes are requested to hand them in. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gale's baby is improving. Miss Gertrude Roberts is very ill at Jamestown. Henry Foster was in Ravenna Sunday evening. Hv Still After the Leader. Cleveland, O., Feb. 17, 1906. Hon. Harry C., Smith, City. Dear Harry: I will have completed my effort with the Leader within a few days and will then have you fully. Had expected to have had an answer before this time. I am certainly very grateful to you for the kind things you have said and sometime in the future may be able to repay you. You can rest assured that I shall keep after this until some one answers for an injustice done me. Thanking you, I am, * Very truly yours. HY D. DAVIS. Y. M. C. A. Convention in Session. Toledo, Feb. 23.—The annual convention of the Young Men's Christian association of Ohio opened a four days' session here Thursday with 400 delegates present. OHIO LETTERS. (Continued From First Page.) rheumatism in her right shoulder— the little son born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gardiner on the 14th died Thursday and was buried on the 16th. Mrs. Gardiner is improving slowly— Little Carl Brown, who has pneumonia, is better—Mrs. Jennie Walker and Mrs. John Walker is valescent—The Baptist church aid meets on the 28th—Mrs. Catherine Fields is foster mother of little Marion Bolden—Miss Edna Cochran has returned from Bridgeport. Mt. Pleasant.—While returning from Dillonvale recently Mitchell Jones met with a sad accident.—Mrs. Jessie Jones entertained at tea recently.—The Willing Workers met at Mrs. John Jackson's and presented Rv. R. B. Lowe an overcoat in behalf of the church and friends.—Blanche Beck and Grace Jordan, of Adena, were here recently.—Rev. Kenchen has a ball on his neck.—Dia Freeman returned home from Ida sickening sick.—Mr. Jackson has in town Sunday. Jennie Miller has returned from Urbana.—Mr. Ben Miller was here Sunday.—Grace Jordan, of Adena, and Laoak Levett, of Georgetown, were at church Sunday.—Rev. Lee preached two eloquent sermons Sunday. Two are at the anxious seat. Our Sabbath school is progressing. Two new teachers were appointed Sunday: Mrs. Ada Jackson and Mrs. Jessie Jones.—Mr. Harry Warrick was in Wheeling Sunday visiting.—Mrs. Ida Betts and mother are sick.—Mrs. Nancy Myers, weveland is here visiting and at Emerson University, agent Saturday or Sunday.—Octavio Betts, of Startle, was here and Maggie Randolph dined with Helen Jacksons. Sunday. Steubenville—Rev. C. D. White preached two able sermons Sunday.—Miss Fayette Mercer, Jessie Braxton and Mr. George Simpson are improving.—Mr. John Doggett and Mrs. Morgan Brown are seriously ill.—Miss Bertha Campbell, of Wheeling, was the guest of the Misses Guyder Sunday. Mrs. Nora Williams, of Wellesburg, was here the same day.—Miss Mamie Spencer, of Columbus, visited the H. of R. last Thursday and delivered an interesting and instructive lecture. An elaborate luncheon was served. Miss Partenina Dulliang, of Wellesburg,—Mr. Wylie Culpher has moved to West Market street.—C. W. Parks, of Wintersville, was the guest of Mr. Jerry Carter Sunday.—Quinn chapel closed a very successful series of meetings Wednesday night. Several accessions to the church. The C. E. society, under the presidency of Mr. Fred Matthews, is in a most encouraging condition.—Rev. J. W. White, of the M. E. conference, gave a very interesting stereopicture lecture at Simpson chapel Thursday night.—Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson, of Wellesburg, are still the chapel, Mr. James Christian.—Mr. Fred Ramsey was called to Cadiz Sunday by the death of his mother, Mrs. M. E. Ramsey. Mr. David Madison is now employed at Hawkins' large department store. Smithfield—Mr. Geo. Davis preached here Sunday morning. Prayer meeting followed. J. B. society held their regular meeting at 2:30 p.m. m. S. at 3 p.m. A pleasant time Saturday evening at the festival held by the trustees assisted by the ladies—Mrs. M. E. Ramsey's funeral Tuesday was largely attended. Many from Cadiz, Steubenville, Hopedale and Mcntyre were present. Six daughters, three sons and six grandchildren survive her—Mrs. Jas. Has has resigned as Mrs. Jas's vistitor and dancers in Pittsburgh and Steubenville. Mr. Elwood Goins left Tuesday for Cadiz to spend a few days—Mr. and Mrs. French Thompson, of Bradley were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bigsby last Tuesday—Wm. Munts and daughter, Marga, returned last week from Georgetown—Rev. D. D. Lewis preached Sunday night for Rev. Powell—Mrs. J. Carter and Miss J. Cole visited Mr. A. Thompson in Bradley last Wednesday—Herbert West visited his parents a few days ago—W. H. Veney sold a fine house last week to Chas. Galbreth—Mr. and Mrs. Roy Toney and Mrs. Leekins and daughter to the family on the Saturday night—number attended the meeting in town hall held by Rev. Ferguson—Mr. and Mrs. George Davis entertained last Tuesday at dinner Rev and Mrs. Powell—Bleanch Tucker's brother was here recently looking for his brother, B. Tucker. Salem.—The valentine social at Zion church and the Twenth Century Literary society meeting were not well attended. An excellent program was rendered at the latter.—Miss Emma Bennett, of Pittsburg, visited her sister, Mrs. R. R. Armstrong.—Miss Sylvia Grimes, of Canton, is visiting Miss Cora Lee, and Miss Stella Hall is the guest of Mrs. D. B. Alexander.—About 15 Canton people were here Sunday to assist Rev. H. H. Upthegrove in his revival—Mr. Sherman, of Beaver Falls, is the guest of Mr. Cora Lee.—Mr. Sherman prayer-meeting at St. John's church Sunday, 5:30 a.m. m. was well attended. Rev. H. H. Upthegrove preached two very able sermons during the day to large congregations. Revival services will continue this week. The meeting Monday night was led by Mrs. Sophia Jackson, and Tuesday evening by Mr. Charlie Burke. One young man joined church Sunday evening. The Allen Endeavor league meeting was well attended. The next meeting will be led by Miss Cora Lee.—Mrs. Florence Gainer, of Cleveland, returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs. Sophia Jackson.—Mr. and Mrs. John Green entertained at supper Sunday Miss Lillie Weeks and Mr. Smith, of Canton.—Mr. and Mrs. Richardson of Canton, were guests of Miss Kate Ormes, of Canton, and Mrs. Jacqueline entertained Mrs. and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Brown, of Canton, at dinner and supper Sunday—Mrs. R. R. Armstrong entertained Miss Estella Hall at supper Sunday evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Stafford have gone to Chicago.—Invitations are out for a reception at Massillon, March 26. Bellefontaine—One of the largest funerals ever held at Grace church was that of Mr. Harry Preston Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Boyd. He was born May 20, 1948, and died February 16, within 48 feet of his birthplace and at the same hour, 5:30 a.m. He leaves parents, two sisters, Haze and Altie, and one brother, Lee, to mourn his loss. He was baptized by his request on the 11th and died in full triumph of faith. He was a member of Viola lodge. No. 2356 G. U. O. of O. F., who took charge of the funeral that was conducted by Dorsy Summon Sunday, June 2, 230 p. m.-Rev. W. C. Goins is holding revival meeting in Denver, Col. It is hoped the climate will improve his health—Mr. Louis Glaspay was in Lima a few days—Twenty-one attended the banquet in Urbana the 14th given by the Banner L. U. R. and the Calloway band. Rev. McWilliams was among the speakers.—Mrs. Elmer Newsome district secretary, attended the S. S. convention at Kenton. Mrs. Irene Molen, Mrs. Sarah Stewart and Miss Martha Denmark, of Sidney, stopped here Thursday en route there—Mr. James Paine, of Louistown, and Mr. Jesse Anderson, of Columbus, were in town Saturday.—Mr. James Paine, a doctor to the S. S. convention, representing the Second Baptist church.—The lodges of Urbana and Marysville were well represented at the Boyd funeral Sunday.—J. W. Moore, Robert Goins, Ed Finch, Vinson Vinson and Archer were recently elected trustees of Grace church.—Mr. Thomas Lewis was chosen delegate to represent Grace church at district convention in April at Plaqua—Rev. N. McReynolds preached at Second Baptist church last Sunday morning. The following attended the Boyd funeral: Mr. Allie Boyd and family, Mrs. Maggie Lanster and daughter Annie, J. Adams and Mr. Moses Johnson, Elmer Boyd and Mr. Moses Johnson, John Sheweraft and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Nickles and Mrs. Denpax Springfield; Mr. John Montgomery, Harry Young, Mr. John Brown, Elmer Harris, Mr. Fox Turner, Mr. Ben Rude and Mr. Williams, of Springfield; Mr. James Chavous, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Andrew Calloway and brother, of Marysville. DOUGLASS-DUNBAR. A Proposition to Erect a Monument That Will be a Lasting Tribute— Dancy's Suggestion, Columbus, O.—A commendable effort is that which proposes to preserve the memory of Frederick Douglass and Paul Laurence Dunbar by erecting a suitable memorial. In every city of the country, of any size, there is a memorial erected to the memory of some white man who has won distinction in either war or peace, but the distinguished dead of the Negro race of America are forgotten, so far as a memorial to their memory is concerned. This desire to preserve the memory of Frederick Douglass and Paul Laurence Dunbar to the generations yet to come may be attributed to the Douglass-Dunbar Memorial association. Hon. John C. Dancy, recorder of deeds, says: "I am in perfect sympathy with the object of the great undertaking, and think the memorial building, and that statue of both men should be erected in a great memorial building on that site where all visitors to the capitol could behold them." And similar sentiments are expressed by many others in different parts of the country. A memorial commission, with whom will rest the power to determine what form the memorial shall take, whether a memorial building, or a monument, and where to be located, has been named consisting of Hon. John C. Dancy, Prof. Kelly Miller and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, D. C.; Bishop Grant, of Indianapolis; Bishop Walters, of Jersey City; Gen. Robert Smalls, of North Carolina; Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee; Hon. Charles W. Anderson, of New York; Rev. R. Hamsom, of Boston; Rev. R. Hamsom, of Atlanta; Prof. J. McHenry Jones, of Institute, W. Va.; John Mitchell, of Richmond, Va.; J. C. Napier, of Nashville; Dr. Jordan of Louisville; Hon. Harry C. Smith, of Cleveland, and Hon. George W. Hayes of Cincinnati. Hon. J. C. Napier, president of the Penny Savings bank, of Nashville, has been named as treasurer, and Ralph W. Tylier, of the Ohio State Journal, Columbus, O., secretary. It is proposed that this memorial, whether a memorial building or a statue, shall be a lasting evidence of the race's appreciation of these men and an epoch in the race's advancement, and that when it is erected, its dedication be made the greatest epoch in the history of the race since the emancipation. Every Negro man, woman and child in America should lend an effort to the consummation of this great object. The secretary will acknowledge promptly all contributions, and it is intended that every donor be sent a souvenir certificate, setting forth his contribution, which may be preserved. The investment of $100, in a heroic monument to Douglas, in a heroic figure of our earlier days who blazed the way for the race's present advancement, and Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet, whose genius was made possible by such men as Douglas, would be a mighty incentive to the young of this and future generations. Do you $your race, and your men and women who have achieved something for the race? If so, now is the time to show it, for too long has it been said that the race is unappreciative of the race's own. Olean, N. Y., Oddities A. M. E. church ladies served a "Goo. Washington Tea" Thursday evening. The members and friends enjoyed the reception Tuesday evening. The S. S. has added 30 new volumes to its library.-The Carnation club meet at Sophia Brooks Wednesday evening. Dainty refreshments served. Miss Estella Brooks will be the next hostess.-Grace Atwell visited a slater, Mrs. Robt. Kelly, in Bradford, Pa., on the 6th.-Mr. W. Watson has returned to Bradford.-Mr. Chas. Johnson, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clemons, has returned to Michigan.-Little Kenneth Haitcock is convalescing.-Master Ernest Moore and Hazel Brooks are ill.-Chas. and Ida Moore spent Sunday in Portville.-Rev. Walter Mason preached a very interesting sermon to the children Sunday morning.-Quite a number have signed the subscription fund for the paving bill.-Mrs. Walter Ray visited her grandmother, Mrs. Moffat, in Clarion recently.-Mr. and Mrs. Emery Peterson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brooks last Sunday week.-The valentine and Klondike social was a success. Arrests for a Hotel Robbery. Cleveland. Feb. 20.—In connection with the $30 robbery at the Hollen-den hotel three arrests have already been made. AN OUTRAGE. (Continued from First Page.) courtesies are extended. I asked you, and I ask you again: What about that Western Union messenger boy? Do you include him in this newspaper class, or did the color of his skin serve as a passport? I do not think you realize the seriousness of your presumption that these were newspaper men. Do you mean to cast reflection upon this profession? Do you mean to admit that men of this profession take no notice of wrongs inflicted upon persons so long as they are not white? I would much rather content myself to think these passengers on board the car were newspaper men rather than employees, but they were not. I do not see anything other than a good reason that you should give this matter your attention. This elevator is not exclusively set aside for the members; if so, not a single employee, white or Colored, would attempt to use it, and this you know. There is, however, an elevator set aside for the exclusive use of the members, and myself and all other employees regard it not only private, but almost sacred. Mr. Ransdell, this is the capitol of this great and mighty nation, where no man's complexion is supposed to be taken into consideration. This incident is the beginning of the same prejudice that is prevalent at the depots, hotels and theatres, and at last it sticks its brine head up in the nation's capitol. You have the rod of justice in your hand; will you strike it down? Answer yes or no. Very respectfully yours, HARRY WEST. Mr. Harry West, Care Committee on Rivers and Harbors, H. of R., Washington, D. C.; Dear Sir: Your favor of February 7 is received and contents have been carefully noted. I have referred the matter to the sergeant-at-arms of the senate, with the request that it receive such attention as due investigation of the facts in the case may seem to warrant. Very truly yours. CHARLES DICK. Washington, D. C., Feb. 12, 1906. I, Harry West, do swear that while performing my duty as messenger in the house of representatives, did appear at the elevator at the head of the committee on commerce, senate side gallery floor, peacefully and quietly, and that the elevator attendant, one Williams, refused to allow me on the car. I do swear that I told him I was on official business. Williams remarked that he "did not care what kind of business I was on, could not ride in that car." I do swear that two white employees and one Western Union messenger boy were on the car at the time and that Williams caught me by the arm and ejected me from the said car. This incident occurred Wednesday, February 7, between the hours of 12 and 12:30 o'clock. I do swear he (Williams) allowed three other passengers to proceed on their way. (Signed.) HARRY WEST. City of Washington. District of Columbia, ss. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of February, 1906, by Harry West, who is personally known to me. BENJ VAIL Kingston, N.C. THE NEW RECTOR. The "Culture Congress" and Twelve Night Clubs Mests—Obituary— Buffalo, N. Y.—The friends and members of the "Culture Congress" enjoyed a rare treat Sunday when the prizes essay on Lincoln were read. Miss Eidia Tompkins won the first prize; Miss Olive Anderson, second prize; Miss Edna Neal, third prize; and Mr. Herman Murrell, fourth prize. The prizes will be awarded by E. W. Crosby.—The vacancy at St. Philips' church has been filled by the selection of Rev. Phillips who came from Philadelphia and entered into his work with the University. Twelfth Night Literary club was entertained on Feb. 9 by Messrs. Fred Lee, Norma Tucker and Herbert Dowling. An excellent program was presented. Piano solos, Nettie Wilson, Edith Davis, Madeline Pattison and Edith Jordon; songs by the Misses smallwood and Anna Simpson. E. W. Crosby was speaker of the evening. The guests of honor were: Mr. and Mrs. Luke Green, Mrs. Geo. Tompkins, Mrs. James Phillips, Mrs. Joseph Davis, Rev. and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Neel, Mrs. O. M. Dawson, Mrs. Ida and Olive Fairbairn, Mrs. Fred Wilson and Mrs. Neil Washington. This was one of the most enjoyable evenings the club has ever had.—Our citizens mourn the loss of an earnest co-worker. Mr. Alonza Butler. He suffered for more than a year. "ABYSSINIA." The Great Production is at Last "On the Boards" and Williams and Walker are Again "Prancing" with Their Own Company. New York City.—Will Marion Cook, the violinist, composer, orchestral leader and director of companies, who has been abroad spending a month each in Paris, London and Berlin with his Memphis Students, which included his wife, the brilliant soloist, "Abbie Mitchell," returned to this city recently for the purpose of directing the orchestra for the Williams and Walker Co. who after another lengthy rehearsal put on. Tuesday evening, the much talked about "Abyssinia," a comic play which is frequently referred to as a light comedy opera. It is a magnificent production and will run a long time here in New York. It is yet undecided when they will go on the road with the play. After some weeks Mr. Cook will return to Europe to join his company there for the remainder of the season. Who will succeed him in the Williams and Walker Co. is yet unknown. Mind Wrecked by Threatening Letters Coshocton, O., Feb. 23. - Rose A. Marsh, age 19, was taken to the insane asylum Thursday, her mind shattered by the receipt of threatening anonymous letters. WILL STRIKE. SQUAREDEAL THE DOLAN AFFAIR Mr. Mitchell Says Dolan Is Deposed and the Latter Refuses to Abdicate as President. Pittsburgh, Feb. 22—"As far as I know now there will be a strike." President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, who arrived here yesterday from New York, made the above statement at the Hotel Henry. "I am not here to have any conference with the bituminous operators. My visit to Pittsburgh is to investigate the trouble existing among the officers and delegates of the Pittsburgh district." Later in the day President Mitchell gave out a statement in which he said: "The miners' convention" of District No. 5 having removed the president, vice president, secretary-treasurer and executive board, the national organization recognizes their right to do so, Mr. Dolan is no longer president of District No. 5 of the United Mine Workers of America. "Pending the result of the election which has been ordered, I have appointed a committee of three to take charge of the organization work in this district. The appointees are Thomas Haggerty, national board member from District 2; William Little, national board member from District 5, and Joseph Sharp, national board member from District 13." President Dolan on being informed of the move made by Mitchell, stated that he would still continue to do business as the legally elected head of the district. President Mitchell left this city for New York last night. Before boarding his train he said: "A strike in the bituminous fields is inevitable." DROPPED OUT OF SIGHT. A Young American Is Believed to Have Been Murdered in Belgium. New York, Feb. 22.—That Albert M. Bard, a nephew of ex-United States Senator Bard, of California, has dropped completely out of sight in Brussels, Belgium, and that he is believed to have met his death through foul play, was the statement made yesterday by Detective John Fogarty. Fogarty arrived on the steamship Zeeland from Antwerp after six weeks spent in Belgium in a fruitless search for the missing man. He went abroad at the request of young Bard's family. He returned without having found a trace of Bard, dead or alive, with the conviction that Bard has been murdered. Bard was an accomplished violinist and went to Brussels in August last to take instructions from a master of that instrument. Fogarty brought back among other effects of the missing man two valuable violins owned by Bard, one worth $1,000. They were found in Bard's room in the Brussels house where he lived. In Bard's room Fogarty found the young man's violins, music, clothing and other effects. He learned that just before Bard intended to sail for New York he had drawn out his deposit of $1,000 in a Brussels bank. He learned, too, that Bard had become intensely interested in a young French woman, a music student like himself, and who lived in the same hotel. The officer made an unsuccessful search for the woman. A THREAT TO VETO. The President Will Not Sign Any Rail. Road Rate Bill that is Less Radical than the Hepburn Measure. Washington, Feb. 22.—When the senate committee on inter-state commerce meets on Friday to vote on a bill that would make the House authoritative that President Roosevelt will not attempt to prevent amendments of the Hepburn bill; that he will leave the committee free to exercise its best judgment and if possible compromise its differences; that if a bill is reported which does not meet his approval and is passed by congress he will exercise his veto power. This announcement will be made as the result of a conference here Wednesday between the most active persons supplying the house bill without amendment. The conference at the White House was attended by Senators Dolliver and Clapp, Speaker Cannon, Representative Hepburn and Attorney General Moody. They had under consideration an amendment said to have been brought before the Court by the attorney general. The draft in its revised form, however, is said not to be satisfactory to its author. It was offered in a spirit of compromise. A Congressman is Indicted Asheville, N. C., Feb. 22.—The grand jury of the special term of the United States district court yesterday returned two true bills against Congressman Spencer Blackburn. The judge said the district representative with practicing before the treasury department and receiving fees for such service. A Prominent Manufacturer Dies Allentown, Pa., Feb. 22—Samuel Thomas, the largest manufacturer of pig iron in the United States, died Wednesday at his home in Catasqua. Chinese Attack Missions Pekin, Feb. 22.—Megare details have been received of attacks upon Catholic missions in several towns in the southeast provinces. The bishop of Chengchowfu telegraphs that Christians are feeling. The region is the center of a long standing feud, and outbreaks are frequent. Chaplain Leary Dies. Chapman, Kan. Feb. 22. — Father J. F. Leary, chaplain-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died last week after a cataract in Ct. He was born at Odgenstown, N. Y. The Armstrong Committee Suggests Remedial Legislation to Protect the Policy Holders. New York, Feb. 23.—The committee appointed at the last session of the New York legislature to investigate life insurance made its report Thursday. The report embraces a long review of the testimony taken by the committee and its recommendations and conclusions as to remedial legislation. In addition there is a chapter devoted to the state insurance department in which the committee declares that the superintendent of the department has had ample power to ascertain the transactions of insurance companies, but the supervision by the department has not proved a sufficient protection against extravagance and maladministration. No substantial amplification of the powers of the department seems necessary according to the committee, that most of the evils which have been disclosed by the investigation would have been impossible had there been a vigorous performance of the duties already laid upon the insurance department. The remedial legislation recommended by the company provides for the safeguarding of the rights of policyholders in mutual companies in the election of directors; recommends that stock companies be given authority to retire their stock and become mutual companies, but that such mutualization shall not be compulsory; various regulations are urged to prevent unwise investments and improper syndicate operations; the sale of prohibited securities within five years is advocated. A recommendation for the limiting of new business to $250,000,000 a year is made; the committee condemns the contributions by insurance companies for political purposes. laboring is commended and the visi- of economical investment is urged. The committee says the accounts of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. should be thoroughly examined in order that the extent to which money has been misapplied and the responsibility for any misapplication which may be shown may be determined. Concerning the New York Life Insurance Co., the committee found that its transactions with Andrew Hamilton showed extraordinary abuses, and that the statement sent from Paris by Hamilton was without suitable specifications. Making up the Equitable Life Assurance Society, the committee tells of the dissensions last February which resulted in the reorganization of that society and in the disclosures which brought about the legislative inquiry. The payment of $20,000 a year to Senator Depew by the Equitable, the committee holds, was not warranted, the testimony as to the services rendered by Senator Depew not appearing to be sufficient for such payment. The committee also sets forth that it does not appear what services were rendered to Senator Depew with $5,600 a year. In justice to Mr. Hill, the committee says it was not able to get his testimony upon this subject because he was too ill to appear. The committee finds that in spite of the irregularities shown there is no reason to question the solvency of the Mutual Life Insurance Co., the New York Life Insurance Co. nor the Equitable Life Assurance Society. SHOVEL STRUCK DYNAMITE Thirty Men in the Carnegie Steel Plant at Duquesne, Pa. Are Injured by an Explosion. Pittsburgh, Feb. 23.-Thirty persons were hurt, three of whom will die, by the explosion Thursday of a 200-pound charge of dynamite, which was struck by a steam shovel at the Carnegie Steel Co.'s plant at Duquesne. The steam shovel was removing a slag pile that had been previously broken up with the explosive. During the breaking up process one of the charges of dynamite was lost, and it is this one that was exploded yesterday. The steam shovel was plowing its way into the slag when there was a mighty roar, the ground trembled and the shovel structure was lifted into the air, parting and breaking up and falling to the ground a mass of splintered timber. Sharp flaky pieces of the slag were scattered in every direction, and added to these were pieces of spuned timber from the shattered shovel which were hurled among a hundred Hungarian laborers, by the bursting of the boiler. When the rain of timber and slag had ceased, the injured lay about the ground, some calling for help, while others attempted to assist their neighbors. New Design Required Came Wear Being Buried Alive. Loyal, Wis. Feb. 23.—James Mulligan, of Ioga. Wis. narrowly escaped being buried alive Thursday. The funeral procession was on its way to the church when the driver of the hearsoe heard groans from within, followed by smashing of glass. The casket was opened and Mulligan sat up and inquired where he was. Twenty People Injured St. Louis, Feb. 23.—A westbound Delmar car crashed into a northbound O'Fallon park car, injuring a score of passengers, six seriously. **Runaway Accident Proved Fatal.** Bay City, Mich., Feb. 23.—Mrs. William J. Crossthwaite, of Buffalo, N. Y., sustained a fracture of the skull yesterday by jumping from a closed carriage when the horses started to run away. Her death ensued three hours after the accident. **Mutinus Cossacka Surrendered.** Katerinodar, Russia, Feb. 23.—The mutinous attacks at Gitoskala surreptitiously the authorities have been subjected to a bombardment and delivered up the chief agitators and the regimental colors. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS -- Subscribers not receiving THE GAZETTE™ regularly should notify ME. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine THE GAZETTE™ advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this chapter 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, Feb. 24, 1906. Purchase "The Gazette" at PUSHAH's News Store, Cuyanoga Building, Open Sunday. THOMPSON's News Depot. No. 581 central avenue, near cor. Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. THOMPSON's Grocery Store. No. 368 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon St. ADAMS & HAWKENS Earbar Shop. No. 432 Erie St. HEXTER's News Depot. No. 203 Bond street, corner of Superior street. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY's News Store, No. 38 Superior street, second door west of Boni street. Open Sundays also. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Fleming have moved to 16 Laurel street. The Thurman W. C. T. U. will hold a public meeting Sunday at 6 p.m. with the Young People's union at Antloch church. The Hiawatha club met at Mrs. Henry Taylor's, Sterling avenue, Tuesday night. The hostess served a very appetizing luncheon. Special club rates until Monday to the De Trop ball, Akron, Feb. 28th. See Chas. Boyd, 64th street or Leroy A. Douglass, 43 Newton street. Mrs. Lucien Armstrong, of Sanduky, has rejoined her husband, who is in the restaurant business, Central avenue, corner of Laurel street. Hand, mail or telephone your locals for The Gazette to Leroy A. Douglass, 43 Newton street, or 2 Blackstone building. Bell phone, North 1014 R. Reserve seats on sale March 1 for the White-Williams recital at Grays' armory, March 22, at Stern's drug store, corner of Greenwood street and Central avenue. Do not overlook our interesting Buffalo letter elsewhere in The Gazette today. You simply have to read this paper to get "the news." Have you noticed this fact? Mr. Robert Crowler entertained Miss Marie Russell at dinner Sunday and Miss Ruby Johnson, 128 Brooker avenue, entertained L. A. Douglas at dinner the same day. Miss party was given in honor of Miss Catherine Letcher at her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jackson's, 2249 Central avenue. There was a large attendance. Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, of Cincinnati, spoke at one of our local churches (white) last evening. He is senior secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Educational society and a fine speaker. Ladies, have you noticed our pattern department; its beauty patterns for the old, middle-aged and young? Like our fashion department and notes, they are the "latest" and best. An enjoyable valentine party was given on the 14th in honor of Miss Thomas and the Misses Yates by Mrs. Harvey Tucker, of Cedar avenue. The evening was spent at cards and dancing. The Justafew Social club rendered a fine program Wednesday evening and was royally entertained by Miss Etta B. Matthews at 2066 Woodland avenue. She served a delicious lunch-eon. Have you noticed that Gee & Willis, undertakers, always give first class service and that there are no complaints uttered against them personally against them in针 there." It is worth remembering. W. T. Coleman is serving a 15-cent business lunch from 12 to 2 p. m., daily, upstairs over the Z club, that cannot be beaten anywhere down town. Dinner from 5 to 8 p. m.—the best. Go in and see for yourself. Mrs. C. J. Sayles, of 1159 Payne avenue, entertained at Sunday dinner recently Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, of Harlem avenue, her sister and brother respectively, Mrs. Buckney, of Detroit, and Mr. Carl Morgan. The Ladies Missionary society of Mt. Zion church entertained its honorary members in the church parlor Monday evening. Mrs. Kate Edmonds, the outgoing president, was presented with two beautiful presents. Master Wilbert N. Cooper, 428 Central avenue, celebrated his 4th birthday anniversary Friday, the 16th. Covers were laid for 14. The table was beautifully decorated and many beautiful presents were received. The McNeal Circle of Kings' Daughters and Sons gave a military reception Thursday evening at W. T. Blue's, Cedar avenue, for the benefit of the Willing Workers society of St. James' church. A fine program was rendered. Mr. Arthur Hawley, messenger of the First National bank, and Thomas W. Dyson, of the National City bank, both of Akron were guests of the Akron Junior Clearing House association at its annual banquet Tuesday evening at the Colonial hotel. The Buckeye State band's second annual concert and ball at Woodliff hall on the 15th was a splendid success. The vocal solos of Mrs. Margaret Spain and Miss Bessie Dixon deserve special mention. The selections by the band were enthusiastically received. The drama rendered by the young ladies of St. Andrew's mission at Woodliff hall drew a crowd that packed the place to the doors and proved most enjoyable indeed. The entire affair was a perfect success and the young ladies have every reason to feel proud of the same. Rev. R. W. Bagnall, of Croome, Md., has been appointed priest in charge of St. Andrew's mission to take effect March 1st. He was here and preached twice very acceptably a short time ago. The annual pan cake social will be given by the men of the mission in the basement of the church Tuesday evening. Admission free. The editor of The Gazette returned Wednesday from a trip which included Youngstown, New York City and Washington, D. C. where he went to confer with Dr. Wm. D. Crum, collector of customs of the port of Charleston, S. C. at the latter's special request by wire. He left last evening for Chicago on another business trip. Mrs. Mae Lavinia Williams, age 24, THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 1906. died on the 19th in Detroit. She was buried Thursday at 2 p. m. from the family residence, 253 Hosmer avenue, Newburg, Rev. Lewellyn Brown, pastor of Trinity Baptist church officiating. Interment at Harvard Grove cemetery. Gee & Wills, undertakers. A splendid program under the auspices of the W. M. M. S. will be rendered Sunday evening at St. John's church. Hon. H. C. Smith will speak on "Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipator," and Hon. Jere A. Brown on "Bishop Payne." An excellent musical program has been prepared. The school attendance Sunday was 288 and the collection $8.11. Mr. George Gibson, of Maple street, one of our oldest and most highly esteemed residents, died the first of the week, age 84 years, and was buried Thursday afternoon from his residence, Rev. Ira A. Collins officiating at the funeral. Relatives of the deceased were telegraphed for and arrived in time to attend the services. Mr. Gibson was the owner of two houses and lots. Quarterly meeting Sunday at St John's church and Rev. Dr. Chas Bundy, P. E., preached a fine sermon. Many communed. Mrs. Laura Washington, of Portsmouth, joined the church. Rev. Collins baptized Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whitney's infant son Joseph Waymen Ogden Whitney. The Sunday school was attended by 288 and the collection amounted to $8.11 Grays Armory Thursday, March 22nd, Clarence Cameron White, the greatest Afro-American violin soloist and composers assisted by Miss Dazalia Underwood prima donna soprano; Mrs. Anna Smith, smith-sozoprano; Mrs. Geneva Minter, alto; Mrs. Florence Dunjijn Foster, contralto. Grand promenade 10:30 p. m. Super orchestra. General admission 75 cents. A new base ball club has been organized for this season, under the management of Mr. Edward Johnson, who has signed some of the best local talent and will be assisted by such players as Chas. Follis, of Wooster; Clyde Gordon, of Middlefield, and James Love and Wm. Bryant, of Methray medical college, Nashville. The club will be held in Chicago, Indiana and looks for a successful season. In our last issue we gave a list of the names of those in attendance upon on the Caterers' Stag club dinner, Feb 11th, and promised to publish in this paper a portrait giving a splendid view of the guests, table etc. Unfortunately for us we are unable to do so because of the failure of members of the club to furnish us with the promised photograph which up to date we have not been fortunate enough to even see. We regret this exceedingly because, first; we promised our readers something which through no fault of ours would be secondly; because the social function was such a fine one that too much notice and praise cannot in our judgment be given it. Last Sabbath was the 13th annual reunion of Antioch school. Total attendance 180. One year ago 96. The pastor being out of the city Lincentate W. G. Thurston preached an excellent sermon in the morning. A large attendance at the regular session at 12:30. But the climax was reached in the evening when the school rendered an excellent program. The reports showed a most prosperous year, and the school the year $277.36. Disbursed: piano $84; building fund, $105.50; expenses from all sources, $271.94, leaving a balance of $5.42. The superintendent of the cradle roll, Mrs. Julia Adkins, reported that since its establishment four years ago, there had been over 300 babies enrolled and that many of them are today members of the various S. S. of the city. There are 54 on Antioch school's roll. Collection Sunday $4.54. One year ago $5.45. In the evening special exercises. Music in the school. Mrs. A. Sweet, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. C. Young, Mr. Gaines, and Mattle Bailey. Miss Lula Noble recited beautifully Lowell's "Thanatopsis." In a white casket surrounded by palms and flowers in the music room of the magnificent home of Mayor Tom L. Johnson, on Euclid avenue, laid the body of Jas. Tyler, 11 years old, last week Friday afternoon. The house was hushed in sorrow, the curtains drawn, and servants tread about the little casket as silently as if it contained the body of a member of the Johnson family. Friday afternoon the funeral service was conducted, and later in the same day the livery was taken in Washington, D.C., and was the son of Jas. and Marion Tyler, employees of the Johnson family for many years. The Tyler family lived in the rear of the Johnson home. Four months ago little James became ill. Always a favorite with Mrs. Johnson, the little lad received daily visits from her. Then as he grew worse she had the child brought into the mansion where she could give him personal attention. All the tender ministrations which woman can give a patient—all the cravings which a child can have and money she can spend—would have his Bui it be good. The child grew steadily worse and died. The Johnson family attended the funeral services Friday afternoon, and the expense of taking the child's body back to Virginia, the parents accompanying, will be borne by the mayor. THE MARCH DELINEATOR In the March number The Delinator has fallen under the spell of romance which the forthcoming marriage of the president's daughter has evoked and presents as a leading feature an article on "The Birds of the White House." Illustrated with a handsome portrait of Miss Roosevelt mansion before published. The fiction of the number includes a short story by Mary Stewart Cutting, a clever study of child life by Virginia Woodward, Cloud, and the continuation of "The President of Quex." Helen M. Winslow's interesting club story, Viola Allen, the young popular actress, who recently married a southern millionaire, writes of Shakespeare's heroes from the point of view of one who has personated many of them with great success. Dr. Murray concludes her series on "The Rights of the Child" with a paper on growth and development; and a unique feature beginning in this number is "Houses by Correspondence," the first being The Doctor's House. Stories and pastimes are supplied for the amusement of children, and in the other departments many topics of interest and value to the home are treated. Fashion of course, plays a large part in this number, and the newest styles are illustrated and described in detail. THE DUNBAR FUND. Thad. Wheeler Reappointed—Miami City Lodge Initiates—Social—Married Women Busy—Personal—Church News, Etc. Dayton, O.—The Willing Workers entertainment was a decided success Saturday evening. Rev. Dr. Crutcher, evangelist, arrived Saturday and preached at Eaker Street church Sunday. He will officiate Sunday, all day also. Interesting meetings all week. An all day meeting was held Thursday. Mr. Duncan, of Minneapolis, was called here. His sister, Mrs. Susan Bayles, is much improved. Mr. Berry, of Lockland, who has heart trouble, is visiting his daughters, Mesdames Oldham and Walus.—Mrs. Elizabeth Cook entertained the "Married Women" club Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Scott Ward, formerly of Cincinnati, preached for Rev. Bass Sunday morning—"Miami City" lodge initiated the following persons last week Thursday evening: Thos. Cook, Chas. Washington, Morris Greene and Wm. Daughtery. A sumptuous repast was served—the funeral services of Mrs. Mary Lee Tucker were held at her late residence Sunday afternoon. The funeral of little Lucretia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Geo. Stewart, from Eaker Street church Tuesday at 2 p.m. The J. M. society of which she was a member, gave a beautiful floral design. Rev. Woodson officiated. Rev. Dr. Davis W. Clark (white) has started a monument fund in the Dayton Journal which it is hard to come to. A very commendable object—Thaddeus W. Wheeler has been reappointed deputy county clerk for a second term of three years. The appointment is an excellent one and gives general satisfaction. To the new county clerk, John C. Good, and Thad. we extend our congratulations—Watch for next week's Gazette. MAKE MONEY! The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following cities: Springfield, Zanesville, East Liverpool, Wellsville, Urbana, Akron, Ravenna, Oberlin, Pilbrin, Gallipoli, Cambridge, Delaware, Lima, Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Circleville, Kenton, Hamilton and Toledo, O.; Pittsburg, Allegheny, Sewickley, Sharon and New Castle, Pa.; Wheeling and Parkersburg, W. Va., and other places where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette. Blackie, Cleveland, O, and terms will be sent promptly. Our readers can oblige us greatly by sending the address of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. WHEN GOING TO PITTSBURG I should say, select the R. R. that has the greatest number of fast trains, has the shortest line from Cleveland and the road that has trains every day, not daily except Sunday, and the road that uses safety block signals, has double track all the way, that charges only 50c for a parcel car seat, that runs a cafe club car, in which you only pay for what you order. If I took a sleeping car I would not wish to pay more than $1.50 for a double car seat, but I would not pass through Youngstown and along the banks of the picturesque Beaver and Ohio Rivers into Pittsburg City. Then it's the Erie R. R. that I select, for it gives me the above and even more, with seven trains every day. They sell tickets at No. 9 Euclid avenue, in the city of Cleveland. Joe Gans' Defi! San Francisco, Cal.—Joe Gans declares his willingness to meet both Britt and Nelson on the same night and in the same ring. Joe says that he will fight each of them 20 rounds, and all he asks is one hour's rest between fights. Very Low Homesekers Rates Via Nickel Plate Road. West, northwest, southwest and south. First and third Tuesdays of the month to April 17th inclusive. Full information at city ticket office, 28 Public Square or stations. (765) Low One Way Colonist Rates California, Washington and other points west and northwest via Nickel Plate road. Tickets Feb. 15th to April 17th inclusive. Full information at city ticket office, 28 Public Square or stations. (766) C&B LINE Both together being, without doubt, in all respects the finest and fastest that are run in the interest of the public in the United States. ORCHESTRA ACCOMPLAINS EACH STAEMER Connections made at Buffalo with trains for all Eastern and Canadian points; at Cleveland for Toledo, Detroit and all points West and East. Tickets reading over L.S. & S.R. will be accepted on this Company's Steamers without extra charge. Special Low Rates Cleveland to Buffalo and Nigarama Falls every Saturday Night. also Builfo to Cleveland. Aak Ticket Agents for tickets win C.B. B. Lane. Send four cents for illustrated pamphlet. W.F. HERMAN, G. P.A., Cleveland, Ohio Phon. North 1293 J. Cuy. Cen. 3392 W. Woodliff Hall Center of Attraction Harvey D. Johnson's Orchestra engaged permanently every two week. New Piano in assembly rooms, for private parties, Weddings, etc. Prices reason- ble. A. E. Stevens, Prop. Cor, 24th St. and Central Ave. S. E. SO 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. Please mention this paper (THE GAZETTE) when writing. Starlight's Buffet. A. D. BOYD, Prop. 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Colonist rates to all points in these states, from Chicago $33.00 TWO TRAINS DAILY Through Sleeping and Dining Car Service QUICKEST TIME Inquire of New Prize Puzzle "Dress Parade" Fun for young and old. May solve it once then fail ten times. Bows and girls can make money as agents. Price Inc. ACR RPG, Co., 1111 Farmland Ave., PHILADELPHIA. LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS Electrotypes A Certain Care for Feverlessness, Stomach Troubles, Teething BOTHER GREY, Worms. They Break Up Cup Nurses in Child, 24 hours. All Drugs, 25 oz. Home, 24 hours. Nationalpaired P. Address New York City. A. S. OLMSTED, Le Roy, N.Y. GREGORY'S SEED Catalogue of tested and warranted seeds -full of natural vitamins FREE. J. A. H. Gregory & Sea, Marbledhead, Mass. A. N. K.-C. 2114 PATENTS 48-page book free, highest reference. FITZGERALD & CO. Box K. Washington, D. C. ANTI-GRIPINE IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. I won't call Anti-Gripine to a dealer who won't Guarantee It. Call for your MONEY BACK IF IT DON'T CURE. E. W. Dicmer, M. D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. --- DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKACHE discomfort for use by any person. The public may by use of imitations. Sold only in boxed Most of the trouble with having money is that you haven't more.—N. Y. Press. Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures painful, swollen, smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by all Drugstore and Shoe Stores. Don't accept a gift. Sample FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. No man climbs to the Father by treading on his brother—Chicago Tribune. If you enjoy muffins and waffles, try Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour and you will be delighted with the results. There would be no end to arguing if everybody was wrong—N. Y. Press. RAISED FROM A DEATH-BED. Mr. Pitts, Once Pronounced Incurable Has Been Well Three Years. E. E. Pitts, 60 Hathaway St. Skow- hegan, Me., says: "Seven years ago my back ached and I was so run down that I was laid up four months. I had night sweats and fainting spells and dropped to 90 pounds. The urine passed every few minutes with intense pain and looked like blood in my veins." SICK HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve Distress and digestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIP. They CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. Positively Little Pills. They also relieve Dress from Dyspnea, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nasca, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels. SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE. A woman carrying a bucket. This is the Maid of Fair renown. Who scrubs the floors of Spotless Town. To find a speck when she is through. Would take a pair of specks or two. And her employment isn't slow For she employs SAPOLIO. Every Day Feb. 15 to April 7, 1906. Colonist rates to all points in these states, from W. G. NEIMYER, G. A., 120 JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, ILL. MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWDERS FOR CHILDREN, PRICE, 25 Cts. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE TAS NÓ LÓBIA FOR HEADACHE THE GAZETTE.CLEVELAND. O., SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 1906. ONE, BUT QUITE LATE Lover's Plea Answered by a Voice That Carried Conviction with It. Prof. G. A. Hill, of the national observatory, was describing the duties of an astronomical corps during an eclipse, because he has been there only last five minutes. Each man in the party has a certain line of work mapped out for him during these precious minutes. One man makes hurried paint sketches. Another makes a pen and ink drawing observations, while a fourth pots down his remarks. And so it goes. An astronomical corps during an eclipse is a very busy body. An observation would be as unwelcome to it as—**as** Prof. Hill smiled. "An interruption would be as unwelcome to it as it once was to a young friend of mine in 1922." "My friend, according to the story, was calling on his sweetheart, who lived on Elizabeth's outskirts. He was taking leave for the night, his voice, as he stood on the pizza, rose passionately in the still air. 'Just one, he said, 'Just one.' 'Then the young girl's mother interrupted, calling from her bedroom window, 'Just one? No, it ain't quite that vet. But it's close on to 12, so I think ye'd better be goin' just the same.' TERRIBLE SCALY ECZEMA. Eruptions Appeared on Chest, and Face and Neck Were All Broken Out—Cured by Cuticura. "I had an eruption appear on my chest and body and extend upwards and downwards, so that my neck and face were all broken out; also my arms and the lower arm were bruised, and thought it was prickly when it was scaly or crusts formed where the breaking out was. Instead of going to a physician, I purchased a complete treatment of the Cuteus Remedies, a great faith, and all was satisfactory. A year or two later the eruption appeared again, only a little lower; but before it had time to spread I procured another set of Cuteus Remedies, and continued their use until the cure was complete. It is now five years since the last attack, and have not seen any signs of a return. I have more faith in Cuteus Remedies for skin diseases than anything I know of the Cuteus. E. Wilson, Luscomb, town, Oct. 1, 1905." The dystopian who is depicted by his physician to walk five miles a day, and who recovers his health by following the advice, ought not to complain because he has to have new soles put on his shoes. An instantaneous cure for Rucimatura, Neuraligin, Toothchee, Headchee, Lameness, Backchee, is Dr. Bayer's Penetrating Oil. 23c a bottle. Take no substitutes. Seeing Things. "Sentry," said the newly-fledged lieutenant, halting before a sentinel and seeking to propone a query which would cause the man embarrassment, "what would you do if you saw a battleship moving across the harbor ground and approaching your beat?" "I'd stop drinking, sir," replied the soldier, shortly.-Judge. After a man has told his first falsehood to nisw the voice of conscience is lost in his self-approval at telling such a good one. Many a man whom we think has a big heart only has a patient ear.→N. O. Picayune. When generosity is a surgical operation it is often fatal to the patient. TWITCHING NERVES TWITCHING NERVES A Serious Hereditary Trouble Cured By Dr. Wiliame' Pink Pills. Sufferers from ailments that have afflicted in regular succession one generation after another of their family are, as a rule, inclined to submit to them as inevitable. The case which follows proves that such hereditary difficulties are not beyond the reach of curative forces and should inspire hopefulness and a readiness to cure remedies that have effected signal cures, such as that which is here given. Mrs. Elizabeth Rannells, of No. 408 East Seventh street, Newton, Kansas, having account of her ailment and her cure. "For two years I suffered from a trying nervousness in my lower limbs from my knees down, as my mother and my grandmother had suffered before me. The situation was for many years accepted as unavoidable because heredity had caused her to suffer. Son was realizing benefit from the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, I thought there might possibly be some good in them for me. My trouble had then become so serious as to make it difficult for me to sleep. I often had to walk the floor in the room. I had to wear some six boxes the twitching disappeared and I ceased to use the remedy. I evidently stopped a little too soon for nervousness came back after a month or so and I used the pills again for a short time. Relief came at once and since I stopped using them the second time I had free from my return of the switchings or from my interference with my sleep." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured the worst cases of bloodlessness, indigestion, influenza, headaches, humbag, sciatica, neuralgia, nervousness, spinal weakness and the special situations of girls with cerebral palsy. I address the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. WHOOPING COUGH DUNHAM'S SPECIFIC Shortens and Lightens DUNHAM's Arthroplasty. Endorsed by Physicians. Sold in Licenses Drug Co., Mtrs., LEVELAND, O. IN GREAT VARIETY FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST PRICES BY A.N.KELLOGG NEWSPAPER CO. 73 W Adams Street, CHICAGO WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please send me your saw the Advertise in this paper. TWO OPEN LETTERS IMPORTANT TO MARRIED WOMEN Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Made Her Well. It is with great pleasure we publish the following letters, as they convincingly prove the claim we have so many times made in our columns that Mrs. Mrs. Mary Dimmick Mrs. Mary Dimmick Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass., is fully qualified to give helpful advice to sick women. Read Mrs. Dimmick's sister. Her first letter: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: I have been a sufferer for the past eight years from pain in which first originated from painful periods—the pains were exacerbating, with inflammation and ulceration of the female organs. The doctor says I must have an operation or I cannot live. I do not want to suffer. I have been advised to avoid it. Please help me."—Mrs. Mary Dimmick, Washington, D.C. Her second letter: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "You will remember my condition when I last visited you. I will not postpay I must have an operation or I cannot live. I received your kind letter and followed your advice very carefully and am now entirely well. As my case was so serious it seems a great relief. I also know that I love not only my health but my life to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and to your advice. I can walk miles without an ache or a pain, and I wish every suffering woman a chance to do them."—Mrs. Mary Dimmick, 50th and East Capitol streets, Washington, D.C. How easy it was for Mrs. Dimmick to write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., and how little it cost her—a two-cent stamp. Yet how valuable was the reply! As Mrs. Dimmick says—it saved her life. Mrs. Pinkham has on file thousands of just such letters as the above, and offers ailing women helpful advice. THE BEST COUGH CURE A well-known Rochester lady says: "I stayed in the Adirondacks, away from friends and home, two weeks before I found that by taking Kemp's Balsam I could subdue the cough that drove me away from home and seemed likely to never allow me to live there in winter." Kemp's Balsam will cure any cough that can be cured by any medicine. Sold by all dealers at 25c. and 50c. FINANCE AND COMMERCE. The sales of American goods to Norway exceed $6,000,000 a year. The Japanese four per cent. loan of 1905 has been admitted to quotation in the official list at Paris for a sum of 300,000,000 francs. The Russian cereal exports from November 13 to December 24 were as follows: Wheat, 14,288,000 bushels; corn, 553,000; oats, 7,101,000; barley, 7,240,000. During 1905 there were 4,116 ships passing through the Suez canal, as against 4,237 in 1904, and 3,761 in 1903. The year's receipts amount to $22,765,-925, as compared with $23,146,120 in 1904, and $20,724,050 in 1903. The Paris Trustee Savings bank in 1905 received deposits amounting to $7,563,270, and reimbursed $7,306,920. In all of France, Paris excepted, the balance of deposits over reimbursements amounted to $5,476,990. As a consequence of the large purchases in foreign countries made necessary by the war, the foreign trade of Japan for 1905 was unprecedented. The imports totaled about $244,000,000, and the exports about $160,500,000. Bacon—When a man falls in love, he always makes a fool of himself, don't you think? Egbert—Oh, no; he doesn't always marry the girl—Yonkers Statesman. his secret. "Do you believe that every politician has his price?" "No, but those who haven't are looking for it."—Houston Post. UNDER WHICH KING? The Pres. of the W. C. T. U. in a young giant state in the Northwest says: "I did not realize that I was a slave to coffee till I left off drinking it. For three or four years I was obliged to take a nerve tonic every day. Now I am free, thanks to Postum Food Coffee. "After finding out what coffee will do to its victims, I could hardly stand to have my husband drink it; but he was not willing to quit. I studied for months to find a way to induce him to leave it off. Finally I told him I would make no more coffee. "I got Postum Food Coffee, and made it strong—boiled it the required time, and had him read the little book. 'The Road to Wellville,' that comes in every pkg. "To-day Postum has no stronger advocate than my husband! He tells our friends how to make it, and that he got through the winter without a spell of the grip and has not had a headache for months—he used to be subject to frequent nervous headaches. "The stronger you drink Postum the more food you get; the stronger you drink coffee the more poison you get." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Our Pattern Department LADIES' SHIRT-WAIST. 5543. Pattern No. 5543.—This stylish shirt-waist is suitable for any of the season's fabrics, and is quite simple to make, as the pattern is plainly marked for the tucks and can be easily followed. The three broad tucks across the front give width to the figure so much sought after just now. Cashmere, mohair, tafeta, linen and madras are all adaptable. The medium size will require four yards of 36-inch material. Sizes for 32, 84, 36, 38 and 40 inches bust measure. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address new orders to: Pattern Co., 12345 Street, New York, NY 10001. Be sure to give size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: GIRL'S DRESS. Pattern No. 5204 — A pretty teacure of the dress here pictured is the long-shouldered yellow dress, so becoming to all little girls. The waist is made over a lining and box-plains ornament the front and back. Gathers regulate the fullness at the waistline, the front being slightly bloused. The closing is made at the back with buttons and buttonholes, and full length bishop sleeves are gathered into a narrow band. The full straight skirt is gathered and attached to the waist. A stylish little school dress could be made of plaid woolen goods, using plain material for the yoke. Challis, cashmere, serge and brilliantine are all suitable. The medium size requires four yards of 36-inch material. Sizes for 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 years. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. The pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: No. 5204. SIZE..... NAME..... ADDRESS.... Not Needed. A congregation in Illinois had decided to erect a new church edifice, and temporary accommodations were obtained in an abandoned theater. The clergyman, with folded arms and pumpous bearing, directed the efforts of his sexton, who was busily engaged in cleaning up the accumulated rubbish and pitching it into the flames. "Let nothing be wasted, William," warned the preacher. "Whatever may be utilized, lay it aside, and I will dispose of it later." A few moments later the clergyman saw the sexton draw near the fire with a massive easel-like arrangement. "William," he called, "don't destroy that; it may be of service." "Hardly," grunted the perspiring sexton, as he tossed the affair into the flames; "it's an old sign, 'Standing Room Only.'" Place for Red Tape "There is too much red tape about your business here," said the shopper, after a long wait for her package and her change. "But I thought you said you liked red tape in its place?" replied the manager of the dress goods department. "So I do." "Well, if a dry-goods store is not the place for red tape, what is?"—Yonkers Statesman. A Mixup Muffled Voice (under the machine)— Say, Bill, back her up a little, will yer? Bill—What's the matter? "My face is caught in the works."— Life. HIGH CLASS DRUGGISTS AND - OTHERS. The better class of drugists, everywhere, are men of scientific attainments and high integrity, who devote their lives to the welfare of their fellow men in supplying the best of remedies and purest medicinal agents of known value, in accordance with physicians' prescriptions and scientific formula. Druggists of the better class manufacture many excellent remedies, but always under original or officinal names and they never sell false brands, or imitation medicines. They are the men to deal with when in need of anything in their line, which usually includes all standard remedies and corresponding adjuncts of a first-class pharmacy and the finest and best of toilet articles and preparations and many useful accessories and remedial appliances. The earning of a fair living, with the satisfaction which arises from a knowledge of the benefits conferred upon their patrons and assistance to the medical profession, is usually their greatest reward for long years of study and many hours of daily toil. They all know that Syrup of Figs is an excellent laxative remedy and that it gives universal satisfaction, and therefore they are selling many millions of bottles annually to the well informed purchasers of the choicest remedies, and they always take pleasure in handing out the genuine article bearing the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.-printed on the front of every package. They know that in cases of colds and headaches attended by biliousness and constipation and of weakness or torpidity of the liver and bowels, arising from irregular habits, indigestion, or over-eating, that there is no other remedy so pleasant, prompt and beneficial in its effects as Syrup of Figs, and they are glad to sell it because it gives universal satisfaction. Owing to the excellence of Syrup of Figs, the universal satisfaction which it gives and the immense demand for it, imitations have been made, tried and condemned, but there are individual druggists to be found, here and there, who do not maintain the dignity and principles of the profession and whose greets get the better of their judgment, and who do not hesitate to recommend and try to sell the imitations in order to make a larger profit. Such preparations sometimes have the name—"Syrup of Figs"—or "Fig Syrup" and of some piratical concern, or fictitious fig syrup company, printed on the book, but they never have the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of the package. The imitations should be rejected because they are injurious to the system. In order to sell the imitations they find it necessary to resort to misrepresentation or deception, and whenever a dealer passes off on a customer a preparation under the name of "Syrup of Figs" or "Fig Syrup," which does not bear the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. printed on the front of the package, he is attempting to deceive and mislead the patron who has been so unfortunate as to enter his establishment, whether it be large or small, for if the dealer resorts to misrepresentation and deception in one case he will do with other medicinal agents, and in the filling of physicians' prescriptions, and should be avoided by every one who values health and happiness. Knowing that the great majority of druggists are reliable, we supply the immense demand for our excellent remedy entirely through the druggists, of whom it may be purchased everywhere, in original packages only, at the regular price of fifty cents per bottle, but as exceptions exist it is necessary to inform the public of the facts, in order that all may decline or return any imitation which may be sold to them. If it does not bear the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—printed on the front of every package, do not hesitate to return the article and to demand the return of your money, and in future go to one of the better class of druggists who will sell you what you wish and the best of everything in his line at reasonable prices. SMOOTHING HIM DOWN. The Wrathy Statesman's Way of Getting Even with an Accuser. "The infamous 'soundrel'!" exclaimed the eminent statesman. "I'll sue him for criminal wrongdoing. I want you to begin probing against him right away." "What has he been doing?" asked the lawyer, according to the Chicago Tribune. He called me a corrupt politician and a notorious grafter. "But look here." "O. I can prove it, all right." He said it. "Okay, if it does a dozen witnesses." "Did he mention any particular instance of corruption or grafting?" "No." "Oh, my dear senator, I'm afraid we can't make a case against him. You see—" "But, good heavens! Haven't I tolled you." Yes, but in order to make a case that will stick, we must have the evidence that he alleged some specific act of grafting or corruption." "Why is that?" "Then we can make him prove it." If he doesn't prove it we got the dead wood on him. But he makes the charge in general terms, but you see, he has made a statement and manage somehow to throw the burden of proof on us, and in the present excited and prejudiced state of the public mind, senator, we might have some evidence, while, on the other hand, he might—" The rest was spoken in a whisper. "I see," said the eminent statesman, his look of wrath giving way to one of stern purpose and high resolve. "There's an angel at the door, and I'm afraid he'd. He's got a niece that's a clerk in one of the departments. I'll have out of that job if it costs me a million dollars!" Popular Line to the East The splendid passenger service of the Nickel Plate Road, the care and attention shown passengers have made it a favorite with the inexperienced as well as the experienced, and is necessary to the comfort and convenience of the passengers, especially ladies traveling alone or accompanied by children, is in attendance to the service. Uniform are in attendance to the service and to see that cars are kept serpulously clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains, and an excellent Dining service, serving moderate food and moderate cost. When traveling East purchase your tickets via the Nickel Plate Road. All trains depart from the La Salle station, and information regarding tickets, rates, route, sleeping car reservations, etc., call on or address J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, No. 111 Adams St., Chicago, Ill. The man who thinks he is a wit should talk into a phonograph—and then be made to listen—Saturday Evening Post. Garfield Tea, Mild Laxative. Nothing has yet taken the place of Garfield Tea, a bitter liver trouble, constipation and sick headache. Contains no harmful ingredients, nothing but medicinal herbs. Sold at all outlets. Sample to Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. When it does not exceed his own a man can afford to rejoice in his neighbor's good fortune. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E.W. Ghouve's signature is on each box. 25c It's a mean critic that won't roast a friend's book enough to make it sell.—N. O. Picayne. How to cure Billioness, Stomach Disorders, Chronic Constipation, Bladder, Liver and Kidney Irregularities, take Spanish Cross Tea for a tea. 25c a package. Among other lost arts is that of keeping one's mouth closed when there's nothing more to say.—Chicago Daily News. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles. Riching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT to cure in 60 to 14 days. 50c Many fail through success, while others succeed through failure. Hoosie's Group Care The life saver of children with Pneumonia, Group and Diphtheria. No opium, 50 cents. Economy is the road to wealth—and it's a hard road to travel. No chance for disappointment if you serve Mrs. Austin's Pancakes. All grocers sell it. The Japanese emperor likes beans. Banzai Boston! We have a tract of the finest land in Southern Alabama to be sold in 40 to 160 acre tracts. CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS. LOCATED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY — MOST HEALTHFUL SPOT IN THE SOUTH No cold weather, no coal to buy, less clothing, and, in fact, living is one-half the cost as in the north. A man with very little capital can own a forty-acre tract and become independent in a few short years by raising vegetables and fruits for the local eastern markets. We have the best farmers and rail, making our market spot in the country. This section offers more advantages for wage earner or the man with a small capital than any spot on this green earth. This land will yield larger profits than you can realize out of northern land worth $150 per acre. The land is a rich sand loam, with a clay subsoil, and grows peaches, pears, grapes, figs and all kinds of small fruits and vegetables in great abundance. Also corn, oats, sweet Irish potatoes and cotton. This location is famous for its salubrious climate and curative powers. Plenty of creeks and rivers provide water. We are srcting a hotel, a restaurant, and a building in our new town. FIGDALE. ALABAMA The Company's excursion will leave Chicago or $116.50 and furnishes a delightful excursion LIVE ASYNC VANER IN EVERY illustrated booklet. Address DEPARTMENT TOMBIGBEE VALLEY LAND CO THE MODERN SCIENTIFIC EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT Superior to mustard orany other piaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache at once, and relieve Headache and Sciatica. An exten- t remedy for pains in the chest and stomat all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gouty co CHESEBROUGH MF 17 STATE STREET SLOAN'S For Your Family The Best Rh Sp a Pri D 615 AL Pursition will leave Chicago on March 6th. The fare for the round trip will be cheduled a delightful excursion in the south without expense to the purchaser. WAITER IN EVERY TOWN. Write for full portfoliage. L. Address DEPARTMENT D. VALLEY LAND CO., SUITE 899-851, 210 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. BRANCH OFFICE: Suite 618 City Bank & Trust Co. Bldg., MOSQUIT, ALA. CAPSICUM VASELINE Extract of the Cayenne Pepper Plant A quick, sure, safe and always ready cure for pain—in collapsible tubes—at all druggists and deal- ers, or by mail on receipt of 10 cents in postage stamps. DRY WASH. TITLE THE PAIN A TURE HANDY. STANT ustard orany and will not most delicate skin. ying and curative article are wonderful. toothache at once, and che and Sciatica. An external tins in the chest and stomach and Neuralgic and Gouty complaints. BROUGH MFG. CO. STREET NEW YORK CITY INVALUABLE FOR CHILDREN DOAN'S LINIMENT Your Family and Your Horse The Best Antiseptic Known. TRY IT FOR Rheumatism, Strains, Sprains, Swellings and Enlargements. Price, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. Dr. EARL S. SLOAN, 615 Albany St., Boston, Mass. The Company's extension will leave Chicago on March 6th. The fare for the round trip will be $10.50 and will寄送 a delightful excursion to south expense for the purchaser. The Company will own the OWN WOW. Write for the illustrated booklet. Address DEPARTMENT D. TOMBIGREET VALLEY LAND CO. NOTE $89-$281.10 LA SALLE SF. CHICAGO ILL. NOTE $89-$281.10 LA SALLE SF. CHICAGO ILL. CAPSICUM VASELINE Extract of the Cayenne Pepper Plant THE MODERN SCIENTIFIC EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT Superior to mustard or any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothaches at once, and relieve Headache and Sciatica. An external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gouty complaints. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 STATE STREET NEW YORK CITY A quick, sure, safe and always ready cure for pain—in collapsible tube—at alldigusts and deals or by email on receipt of 15 centavo coupon stamps. DON'T WAIT. TILL THE PAIN COMES—KEEP A TURD HANDY. INVALUABLE FOR CHILDREN SLOAN'S LINIMENT For Your Family and Your Horse The Best Antiseptic Known. TRY IT FOR Rheumatism, Strains, Sprains, Swellings and Enlargements. Price, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. Dr. EARL S. SLOAN, 615 Albany St., Boston, Mass. cough leng if you use Shiloh's Consumption Cure, the Lung Tonic. It cures Colds, Coughs, and all irritations of the air passages almost instantly. You won't lose anything if it fails to cure you, for then your dealer will give you what you paid for it. If you use Shiloh You Will agree that it is the greatest medicine for Coughs and Colds in the world. "We have used Shiloh's Consumption Cure for the last two years, and think it one of the best cough remedies on the market.—Mrs. A. Schmale, Santa Cruz. "I can recommend Shiloh's Consumption Cure as one of the best cough medicines.—A. A. Click, Cough Cure. "Have used Shiloh's Consumption Cure for coughs and colds with most antialatory results.—Miami Have, Portland, Oregon." 2 SHILOH 25c per bottle. All dealers guarantee it. CLASS DRU AND - OTHE DRUGGISTS OTHERS. You Won't Twenty-Five Bushels of Wheat to the Acre means a productive capacity in dollars of half a million, which this too is a which has cost the farmer nothing, but the price which it tells us our own story. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE means a productive country, the dollars of over $10 per acre. This on land, which has cost the farmer the price of tilling it, tells its own story. The Canadian Government gives absolutely free to every settler 160 acres of such land. Lands adjoining can be purchased at from $6 to $10 per acre from railroad and other cor- porations. Already 175,000 farmers from the United States have made their homes in Canada. For pamphlet "Twentieth Century Canada" and information about the INDEPENDENT OF IMMIGRATION, Ottawa, Canada, following authorized Canadian Government Agents. HE WILLIAMS, Law Building, Toledo, O. Melton's water