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THE For the MODISH WOMAN American women have much to learn from their sisters in Paris as to the art of wearing tailor-made gowns, for it is certain that no women in the world equal the Parisiennes in this difficult art. Nature has made them exceedingly careful of details, and this in every walk of life, and from early youth they are taught to regard dress as an affair of paramount importance. To a Parisienne it is a matter of vital importance that the dalty little purse carried in the hand should harmonize with some other detail—with the sporting-looking little necklec, perhaps, or with the embroideries on the waistcoat of pale-hued suede. Everything has its own meaning and nothing is too small to lack importance. It is natural to French-women to look at the subject from this point of view and this is why they can—when they wish to do so—dress perfectly on a comparatively small income. used to trim the bodice, the hat being of brown with brown shaded roses in clusters on either side. Roses have taken unto themselves every conceivable tone, the most fashionable being, of course, blue, and these are usually allied to black centers and accompanied by black leaves, a wreath of the latter appearing with considerable success round the base of the crown of an open brimmed crinoline straw hat. But to turn to dresses of the common sort and of the greater utility. All combinations of black and white are prominent, and a mode which threatens to become universal in includes a three-quarter coat of the simplest style in combination with a short skirt, both being made of black and white striped coarse fibered material of homespun description. Such a costume is suitable, however, only for most work-a-day occasions, and lend itself to be crowned only by stair A peculiarity of the Parisian evening gowns this season is the close resemblance which they bear to teagowns. There is the same graceful flow of supple material and the same vague outline. The Parisiennes revel in this particular mode and invest it with exceeding charm and grace. They never permit their picture gowns M. H. H. Original Designs for Smart Gowns. to look in the least like robes de chambre, and in this they display much cleverness, for a semi-loose robe has a tiresome way of looking bedroomy unless worn with great discretion. The picture styles which are making themselves so strongly felt in the world of fashion this year are specially prominent where evening dresses are concerned, not so much with regard to gowns for dinners of ceremony as for those to be worn at bridge parties and receptions amongst intimate friends. A leading feature of the new bridge gowns is the hailing sleeve, which can hardly be called "angel," but which is of that order. This sleeve almost invariably falls back from the elbow, leaving the lower part of the arm quite bare. From elbow to shoulder it is often nearly tight, but the real picture sleeve falls in graceful folds all the way down. Lace of every sort is as fashionable as ever, if not more so. You may see thick gulpe doing duty on the costume to left in our large illustration. The bodice is of lace, while braces and trimmings to the full sleeves are of taffeta, fringes decorating the sash ends, which are held with enamel buttons at the waist, and the plain full skirt is of volle. The other dress shows cinnamon brown cloth in combination with black and white striped silk, small bands of Irish lace being "Once," said W. H. Crane, the wrinkles deepenig on his solemn countenance, "when I was playing in Romeo and Juliet, a young fellow in the company playing a small part in the first act was called upon to use the ancient sign of contempt—that of snapping his thumb nail on his front teeth. "Well, this young man had false teeth, and one night they became loose, and when he snapped his thumb nail they flew into the orchestra. While used to trim the bodice, the hat being of brown with brown shaded roses in clusters on either side. Roses have taken unto themselves every conceivable tone, the most fashionable being, of course, blue, and these are usually allied to black centers and accompanied by black leaves, a wreath of the latter appearing with considerable success round the base of the crown of an open-brimmed crinoline swat hat. But to turn to dresses of the commoner sort and of the greater utility. All combinations of black and white are prominent, and a mode which threatens to become universal includes a three-quarter coat of the simplest style in combination with a short skirt, both being made of black and white striped fibered material of homespun description. Such a costume is suitable, however, only for most work-a-day occasions, and lends itself to be crowned only by straw hats trimmed with ribbons and wings or rosettes of silk, and will no doubt look its very best when worn with a white batiste or lawn shirt and permitted to take its walks in the country. Black and white check appears in every size and form; smooth of face and rough of face, it alike finds devotees, and an easy means of an- M. V. swinging the question of what to wear at the immediate moment in the mornings can be settled by a kilted skirt of black and white check, a small coat of whatever shape that may best please and best suit you, with a white waistcoat emboldened with black braid and fastened with white pearl buttons, and a white lawn frilled shirt, crowned with a green hat trimmed with green rosettes, and a short green spotted veil thrown over the crown, to fail just to the nape of the neck. The veil must be short if the dress be short, the veil long if the dress be long. Here lies ore of the rules not to be forgotten by those who realize the advantage of graceful proportion. And again I remember that this special virtue may be accredited to the short-waisted dress, so that the lines of the waist be chosen with special care. "Of course he is. Does anybody ever know what he is talking about?"—Baltimore American. Fortunate. Cobble—I had great luck in Wall street. The best thing in the world is to live above it. the audience laughed a little, the little drummer on the end got them and placed them in his back pocket. The people's mirth, however, was turned to horror when the drummer sat down. He jumped up quickly, went into convulsions and expired." Crane paused and a friend asked: "What was the matter?" "Well," drawled the coneutan, without a smile, "the drummer sat down on the teeth, they bit him, and he died of hydrophobia."—San Francisco Chronicle. In Un'oa There is Strength. GA 47. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1907. "BUCKEYES" Letters from Many Ohio Towns Sent by Kenton. Rev. J. W. Lewis preach ed ably at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. -Miss Ella Johnson will visit in Columbus. -Master Donald Brown is convalescing. Also Mrs. Amanda Nelson. -Miss Bessie Toles is visiting in Toledo. -Mr. Grant Clemens is at Wilberforce. -Leave your order for The Gazette. Painesville. -Miss Virgie Johnson graduated from the high school last semester. -Miss Elah Dawson of Connecant is here visiting. -Miss Pearl Randolph, of Cleveland, is visiting her parents. -Mrs. Peters, of Geneva, visited Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Sunday. -Rev. Jas. Lawson, of New Castle, is visiting his daughters. Mrs. John Wooten and Mrs. Mary Davis. Washington C. H. -Our people here are going to help give Senator Foraker a great welcome at Wilberforce this week Thursday, during the commencement exercises, when Senator Foraker will be the principal speaker. The occasion will be an event national. In its bearing. Representative in the Senate. The Union will be present. strong Foraker club from this city, with a large number of other citizens, will attend. Norwalk.—Rev. W. W. Grimes preached ably and our S. S. was well attended Sunday week. The Aid society met at Mrs. Charles Hopkins' Refreshments.—Messrs. C. Easeley, P. Stewart and others went to Cedar Point and Sandusky Sunday.—Mrs. Blackwell and daughter, Lizzie, of Collinwood, and Mr. Barnes, of Cleveland, on Sunday visited Mrs. Moses Munday, the former's mother.—Mrs. W. H. Gordan and son, Hawkins, will leave soon for Michigan. Mcintyre.—Mrs. Alonzo Adkins visited Mrs. Mary E. Adkins last week. A number visited Mrs. Stant Smith, who is seriously ill.—Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith went to Cedar Saturday to visit the latter's parents.—Mrs. Daisy Adkins' baby is convalescing.—Rev. D. D. Lewis preached ably Sunday. A number attended Children's day exercises at Smithfield Sunday.—Rev. Randall will preach here Sunday afternoon.—Julia Smith visited her parents Sunday.—Alvin Smith is ill. Urbana.—The ministers' convention at the Second Baptist church was a success. Rev. R. I. Hart deserves much credit for the way he entertained them.—Read The Gazette for men.—Julius Cadwell, agent, Mrs Jessie Washington will spend her vacation with her parents.—Mrs. G. W. Campbell was called from the city by her uncle's death.—A. M. E. church has an ideal S. S. The citizens are longing to hear Hon. H. C. Smith's lecture on "The Black Batallion." Youngstown—Mr. Hill is seriously ill—Mr. and Mrs. Smithers and Miss Payne, of Wellsville, visited Rev. and Mrs. Blackburn—The L. E. court meet June 12th and elected officers—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams an ten pound baby—Oak. Hill Avenue church's grand rally Sunday was a success. Rev. Upshaw, of Martins Ferry, preached abscis—Miss Rhoda Home has gone on vacation. She is greatly missed—Mr. Archie Thomas won the diamond ring at Swinton and Lewis' pool room. Canton—Mrs. J. R. Mackey entertained last Thursday in honor of the G. A. R. post, their wives and daughters—Mrs. N. Snikes is visiting in Elyrna—Mrs. A. Vigal beautifully handled the text. "Where Art Thou?" last Sunday evening at Mt. Olive church. She left Monday for Ravanna. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson's little son died Friday. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, home. Rev. and Mrs. Declaring, including Cock is ill—Tulop for Allen Endeavor league at St. Paul's church June 23rd is "Lesson from Patriarcha" M. I. Pemberton, president; Miss Jaekson, secretary Mt. Veronica—Miss Ida Banks, of Mansfield, has located here—Miss Ethel Simmons is visiting in Xenella, Mr. Joseph P. Banks, graduated at 18th b., the late Jorge of the high school and Miss Ida Banks, Harry Hurley and Samuel Payne entered. Quarterly meeting Sunday at Wayman chapel. At 10:30 a.m. joveast; 3 p.m. m. Rev. Selby, of the M. P. church, preached ably, which was communion; 7:30 p.m. Rev. Singleton, preached in the place of Rev. Bunny, P. E. Kee, called by his son to Wilberforce university. Mr. Walter Dorsey was in Zenville Sunday and Mr. Johnson, of that city, was here. Mr. Mack has returned. Weiltsville—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spires, a son. Mr. Wilbur Jones was called to Columbus Saturday by his father's illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smither and Miss Ewa Payne visited Rev. and Mrs. P. J. Blackburn, of Youngstown. Mr. Wm. Payne is ill. Washington is visiting and Mrs. R. Bansal—P. M. Spires was in Mrs. Bansal. Dr. White left Monday. Wilberforce and Flindley. Mrs. Lena Winn has gone to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Y. M. C. entertainment in City hall Monday night was a success. Mrs. S. Spires and son, William, and Mr. Geo. Snowden visited Mrs. Reed, of Youngstown. GAZETTE. The Silver Leaf class will hold a fair in K. of P. hall the 26th and 27th.—Mrs. Alice Hopkins is home from the hospital. Cadiz.—The Misses Bertha Strother and Susie Mason attended commencement at Smithfield Friday.—Master Hobert and Miss Zetta Dorsey, of East Liverpool, are visiting Mrs. Susie White.—Mr. Verie Harris spent Sunday in Steubenville.—Mr. Geo. Bowles and Mrs. Ida Dulling are in Cleveland.—Mr. and Mrs. Rutus Smith, of Smithfield, are here visiting. The First Baptist church concert is a success and much credit is due Mesdames James Green and Mary Thompson.—Rachel will please Mysle lodge's annual sermon 20 at the A. M. E. church—Easter Lily at the will give a drill Thursday evening under the management of G. W. Bell and Myrtle Christian—The Bussy Bees' picnic June 27. The young ladies, under the direction of Mesdames Bell and Christian, will give a fan drill in the afternoon. Sandusky.—A desirable twostory cottage on Madison street has been purchased by the A. M. E. church for a parsonage. The Ladies' Working band was charmingly entertained by Mrs. James Davis Thursday evening. Her beautiful pariors were profusely decorated with choice flowers, Music, games and refreshments. Seventeen dollars realized. Children's day was celebrated Sunday—Mrs. S. B. Nickens, of Cleveland, visited her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richards, Monday—Miss Bettie Albright, Walk, vided, Mrs. Lattie Smith Sunday, S. M. Williams, turned from Toledo—Joseph Lane has a new bicycle.—D. S. Anderson has returned from Michigan where he visited his mother—Rey, W. W. Grimes dined at Soldiers' Home Saturday on invitation of Mr. Holmes, a Gazette patron. Lorain—J. R. Dunn, of Chicago, was here several days visiting his sick wife, who is at her parents on Chestnut street—Re. E. W. Kinchen, of Columbus, was here Thursday—W. H. Gallasher, of Macedonia, was here Friday—Miss Queen Robinson entertained last Wednesday in honor of her 15th birthday. Miss Moe School, a graduate of Macedonia, school, received a number of valuable presents—At a reception given by Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Lee in honor of Mrs. Neilie Tate, of Marion, 26 were present. Toasts were given by Rev. P. A. Boswell and Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Hinton—Mrs. Fannie Coleman's funeral was held last Thursday from the Second M. E. churca, Rev. H. Hinton officiating, assisted by Revs. H. W. Redmon and Kinchen, of Colonies, where were present. The Odd Fellows attended in a body. The Household of Ruth conducted beautiful services at the grave. Delaware.-Mrs. John Highwarden and Mrs. Clara Tyson are ill.-Mrs. Woods, of Toledo, is visiting Mrs. Kate Keys.-Miss Grace Vaughn, of Marysville, was here last week.-Owing to repairs, services were not held at Trinity church Sunday.-Mr. Geo. Wilson was in Columbus Sunday.-Mrs. Anna Alston entertained Friday evening. Thirty-five guests were present. Also Mrs. Woods, of Toledo. A number of instrumental solos were rendered and the Lion Star quartette sang several selections. Refreshments were served. The evening was spent in dancing in the Lin Toy parlor.-Mrs. Cordella and Mrs. Wm. Jackson will attend Wilberforce commencement.-Miss E. B. lectured at the University Wednesday evening in the interest of the aged Baptist Ministers' home in Bellefonte. She also spoke at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. She is the guest of Mrs. Lowry.-Lawn fete at Mr. A. Wilson's Friday evening. Marysville—Mr. and Mrs. James Evans and John Lawson, of Columbus, were here Sunday—Mr. V. Mertlott spent Sunday at Silver Lake; Mr. Geo, James, at Columbus, and Mr. Frank Depp, of that place, spent Sunday here—Mr. Lacy Wallace, of Toledo, visited Miss Mary Wright Sunday—Mr. and Mrs. N. Freeman and daughter were in Lewishburg Sunday—Mr. Underwood, of Mechanicsburg, is here, and Mrs. John Glenn has returned from Selma and Miss Calloway from Bellefonte, Miss Calloway from Bellefonte Broadway, delivered an # oration Thursday evening. It was one of the best. Mr. Sherie Freeman and Miss Winnie Beechamps attended commencement—Mr. and Mrs. Luther Fleming's two children are ill—Mr. Wash, Calloway is visiting his son at Bellefonte—Mrs. Mary Kelley is 'improving her home.' Mr. Chester Underwood is convalescing—A party was fishing last week. Smithfield—Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Pligby entertained Mrs. D. Leekins and Miss Susie—Miss Mary West of Dillonville, visited her Saturday and Sunday—Mr. Goo. Hand was entertained by Rev. Randall—Miss Mary Cooper visited her parents in Lock, Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Christian visited Mrs. Mary Mitchell Sunday—Mrs. Jacobs and the Lucknall family attended services here Sunday—Mr. Daniel Leekins and son, Harry were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jane Mitchell and her daughter that was entertained uprise Sunday mbers of the congregation, it being her birthday. A number of presents were received—Mr. Thompson's children, of Bradley, took an active part in Children's day exercises Sunday—Miss Rae Paynter, of Washington, D. C., visited Dr. H. Hargare, who has been ill—Children's day program at 3:30 p. m. Sunday was excellent and well attended from neighboring towns. Rev. D. D. Lewis, of McIntyre, preached adly in the evening—Percy and Kenneth Randall are convalescing—Mrs. Sarah Benford visited Meadames Edward West and Maggie Veney Sunday—Fred Carter and Orris Muns drove to Uniontown. The editor of the Gazette left Wednesday night for Wil伯force. He spent Sunday in Akron. More Brownsville Investigation Testimony—Senator Foraker in Ohio Howard University R. C. Bruce, Etc., Etc. Washington, D.C. A. P. Blockson, the inspector general's department of the United States army, who made the first prejudice report of the Brownville riot for the war department, was on the stand recently before the senate committee on military affairs and was cross-examined by Senator Foraker in a way he will not soon forget. Blockson tried to weaken the testimony of a number of excellent witnesses, soldiers and civilians, white and black. He still seems determined to do all in his power to help President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft and the war department confict the innocent members of "The Black Battail." He insisted that there was a decided difference between the bullets used in the Krag-Jorgensen cartridge and the bullets used in the Brownville cartridge. Senator Foraker took a Krag and a Springfield cartridge in his hand, biding all except the bullets, and asked Blockson, as he had other soldier witnesses, to pick out the Springfield. Like all the others, the major select of the Krag instead. It was then shown that there is no difference in the bullets. Equally incorrect is Blockson's testimony in opposition to that of all other soldiers, that a gun could be cleaned in two or three minutes in the dark, because, so it would pass inspection. Capt. Hanson E. Ely, of the Twenty-seventh infantry, a war department expert in the use of rifles and ammunition, and in blinding him in selection the cartridges that he intended, and also showed clearly the infusion on him from higher up. Senator Foraker also made him say that he probably was mistaken as to his expert estimate concerning the deflection of bullets fired from high power rifles upon meeting inspection. Gen. E. A. Garlington, inspector general of the army, testified concerning the investigation he made following those conducted for the war department by Col. Loving and Maj. Blockson. After going over in detail the efforts made by him to ascertain the names of the guilty parties, he was asked by Senator Foraker "If the upshot of his investigation was that he went down there to establish the guilt of the Negroes without any knowledge whatever concerning the affray?" Gen. Garlington admitted that such a guilty party was not known who was knocked down by a brutal blow on his head with a six-shooter inflicted by a customs house inspector at Brownville, a short time before the town was "shot up," and Frank K. Lipschom, who accompanied him on that occasion, were both before the senate committee. They were members of Company C, Twenty-fifth infantry, and Newton was one of the 12 men who were placed under arrest and held for a time at San Antonio under suspicion of having been implicated in the "shooting up" of the town. Both witnesses denied that they had given any affront to Mrs. Tate, wife of the scoundrelly inspector who knocked Newton down, and said they were quietly passing both denied that they heard expressions of resentment over the affair. Alexander J. Levie (white) who was first sergeant of Company L, Twenty-seventh infantry, at the time it was ordered from Brownville, Tex. upon the arrival of the Twenty-fifth, testified that he heard conversations on the streets in Brownville showing that a strong feeling existed among citizens against the Negro soldiers being ordered there. He heard one old gentleman, whose name he afterward learned was McDonough, say: "The first crooked move they make, we will hilate the whole shooting match." As Senator Foraker has a number of engagements to speak this week in Ohio, the committee will doubtless recuse or adjourn for awhile. Our National University. Howard university recently passed its 60th anniversary with the new life imparted by Prof. Wilber P. Thirkleid, its new president. Its schools of theology, medicine and law, as well as its collegiate and academic departments, are all thriving as never before. The commencement exercises this year were marked by the highest pitch of loyalty and enthusiasm, hundreds of persons were turned away from the chapel for want of standing room when President Thirkleid delivered the baccalaureate sermon May 25. He is certainly an eloquent speaker. The season was characterized by the usual successful receptions, picnics, excursions, promotes and lawn fetes, including a meeting of the alumni of all of the departments of the university. Prof. Kelly Miller was chosen temporary and committee appointed to formulate a plan organization. The institution has graduated about 3,000 persons. Alumni will hereafter be a regular feature of the closing exercises of Howard. Dr. Booker T. Washington was elected a member of the board of trustees. It is hoped to make the institution our national university. Rev. J. E. Moorland and Prof. J. H. War SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. Was the Discharge of "The Black Battalion" Due to Color Prejudice? "Fair play is a jewel." "What is good for the goose is good for the gander," and various other maxims, proverbs and precepts have been handed down from the ages to indicate that all times and generations have idealized the square deal. The 8th United States cavalry is a white regiment which has just concluded its service in the Philippines. Just before the regiment sailed for the United States, Major Ayers preferred charges of insubordination against five of his officers. The court-martial appointed to try them met for this purpose, but the enlisted men of the regiment "refused under examination to disclose facts supposed to be in their possession, and the court-martial had perforce to adjourn." The officers are now in this country under arrest, awaiting the action of the war department. When the members of the 25th infantry, colored, took similar action in connection with the Brownsville case, it was called a "conspiracy of silence," and the whole regiment was discharged without honor. A committee from the United States senate is now making inquiry into this case, but as far as the president's power is being done, he is not. The present case will give an opportunity to demonstrate whether the administration considers that what is sauce for the black goose is also sauce for the white gander.—Boston Traveler. ing, of Baltimore, were made members of the governing board of the university. There were 151 graduates from all departments this year; and 107 took academic or a professional degrees. Howard had more than 1,000 pupils the past year. Dr. Thirkleid's ideal for the university is epitomized in the following extract from his report to the board of trustees: "To so equip men through teaching and the power of personal example that they shall go forth to further, unselfishly and with efficiency the progress of a free people, should be kept in view. This institution stands for the higher education; for the training of those who shall be the leaven of a race. It is a good thing to train men to make living; but work that shall mold future generations is the training of men to make a Mr." The formal celebration of the fortieth anniversary has been deferred till November 14-15, when President Thirkleid will deliver his inaugural address. Some time ago we called attention to the opening in the army for colored men as chief musicians, salary $60 per month and allowances. We learn there is a vacancy in the Ninth cavalry en route to the Philippines and there will soon be one in the Tenth cavalry, now in the Islands. Colored musicians, married or single, below 35 years of age, should apply to Adm. Gen. United States army, war department, Washington D.C. Creating ability to lead hard, cliting references, etc. If no applicants appear for the place, they will be filled with white men, claiming no competent colored men are to be found: Roscoe Brinson, Craig, who a year ago was appointed a supervising principal of the colored schools of this city, has recently been elevated to the position of assistant superintendent of public schools and placed in charge of all of our schools of this city. Roscoe Brinson, who recently resigned the too troubled some place to accept one similar to that vacated by Mr. Bruce. The latter is a son of ex-Senator Blanche K. Roscoe Conkling Bruce. Bruce, former recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia and register of the United States treasury. Mrs. Bruce, his mother and wife of ex-Senator Bruce, (deceased) was formitry Miz Josephine Wilson, of Cleveland, the First Aro-American to teach in the (mixed) public schools of Cleveland. Rev. Tunnell was appointed a supervising principal in place of Mr. Frank S. Cardozo. Ocean N Y N Rev. Coffey will proach his farewell sermon Sunday and leave Monday for New York to attend a general conference. Childress's day exercises were a success. A large collection was taken for educational purposes—Mr. Fred Collins, of Titusville, was here Sunday. Also Miss Edith Warrshall, of Portville,—Master Kenneth Hathcock celebrated his 5th birthday with a lawn party. Games and luncheon. He received a number of presents. Mr. Frank Robinson is in York—Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clemons, of Steam Valley, entertained the L'Overture club—Marie Williams, Anna Peterson and Carrie Johnson returned from Friendship—Mrs. Jessie Tompkins is convalescent—Mr. Art Jones and Howard Moore have gone to Loeta to work—Mr. Ames was here from Bradford—Mrs. Phoebe Vulgan has returned from Washington, D. C.—Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Brooks' daughter, Stella, has accepted a position as stenographer with a Philadelphia real estate agent. She is a graduate of our high school, class of 1904, and of West Brook commercial college. She will be greatly missed. Pastor of the Mt. Haven Baptist Church— Led in the Effort Which Built Shiloh Baptist Church. The above is an excellent portrait of Rev. E. D. Dandridge, who came to Cleveland 13 years ago from southeastern Ohio as assistant pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, later on succeeding to the full charge of that congregation which had worshipped many, many years in the little old frame building on Szerling avenue, that occupied a part of the present church, but not long after his arrival church the order fort to purchase adjoining property to Shiloh, which was successful. Then came another to secure funds to erect the present imposing brick edifice. This too was successful. Through his entiring efforts John D. Rockefeller helped very materially with thousands of dollars. Meantime the congregation continued to grow until it was a question whether Shiloh or St. John's A. M. E. church, the oldest, was our largest in this city, although the latter had held that distinction without question up until so. Responded and still continues to do so. Responded to associate Shiloh church, Rev. Mr. Dandridge a number of its members, who followed him, organized Mt. Haven Baptist church, which has had steadily growth and is now purchasing property on Linden street, which has a couple of houses, in one of which the congregation worships temporarily. While Rev. Dandridge is unassuming, he is one of the most successful organizers and church builders in the ministry our people of this city have ever been fortunate enough to claim. He is one of our clergyman work speaks for him in no uncertain tone such a leader the future of Mt. Haven Baptist church is assured. Rev. Dandridge is a thorough man. AT WILBERFORCE. The University's Commencement Day Program for Thursday, June 20, at 10 a.m. Music, Invocation, Oration and Salutatory— "Reprocalcual Services," E. J. Lunon, (Theological) Gurdon, Ark. Oration—"The Negro Soldier in the United States," Wm. W. Osborne, (Academic) St. Louis, Mo. Music Oration—"Practical Idealism," Mary Toney, (Normal) Zanesville, O. Oration—"Requisites to the Young Man's Success," David Harshaw, (Academic) Dewmaine, Ill. Music Oration—"Life's Educational Defences," Thos. Lowery, (Normal) O, Music Oration—"A Modern Amos, the Requirement of the Age," J. Allen Bynoe, (Theological) Bridgegut, Barbados, W. I. Oration and Valedictory— "The Duty of the Negro Scholar," Warner M. Lewis, (Scientific) Greenville, Miss. Music Conferring of Degrees Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates Address, Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker, M.C., Cincinnati, O. Music Benediction The music will be furnished by the college chair and orchestra. The Lincoln Lyceum will give a reception for our graduates at Mt. Zion church on Monday evening. Further notice in our next issue. 2 One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Mouths ..... 50 Subscribers are requested to remit by post- office money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio as second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: HARRY C. SMITH. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio Member Ohio Legislature, 1894 to 1894. 1896 to 1898. 1900 to 1902. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper In the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. PLEASE notify us at once if your Gazette fails to arrive as regularly and satisfactorily as it should. We do our best to give per- fect service but unless The Gazette's subscribers co-operate by keeping us informed of any dif- ficulty they may have, we cannot give the perfect service that we try to. Bishop W. B. Derrick has our heart- felt sympathy in the loss of his lov- able wife. The next republican candidate for president will be Senator Foraker. Mark our prediction! At last our people have a splendid place to stop at when they visit Mt. Clemens, Mich. See advertisement elsewhere in this paper. That 150 pound West Bridgewater, Vt., white farmer, who recently married a 300 pound member of the race, evidently "wanted much here below." Between the inter-state commerce commission and the courts, "Jim Crow" car laws are having their troubles these days. It is well that it is so. The ovation given Senator Foraker on Thursday at Wilberforce was the greatest ever given any member of the other race, by our people, since the days of Sumner, Garrison and Phillips. ```markdown ``` President Roosevelt's "referee" system in the south which oftimes compulses life-long and active republicans to be endorsed for office by a democrat before they can be successful, is an insult to every loyal member of the party, south and north. In its call for its third annual meeting at Boston, August 26, 27 and 28 the Niagara Movement says: "Stand by Foraker—don't be bribed—honor to our friend." This should be the slogan of every one of our national organizations, as well as of every member of the race. Captain (afterward admiral) Ingraham, of the famous American sheep of war, "St. Louis" mentioned in our local columns (page 3) today, has Afro-American grandchildren here in Cleveland. His son's widow, a member of the race, still lives in this city. ```markdown ``` The next issue of The Gazette will contain an account of Wilberforce university's commencement exercises; particularly those of Foraker day, June 20, and also Senator Foraker's statement anent the Brownsville investigation published on Tuesday. The Seattle (Wash.) Republican's "Northwest Negro Progress Number," is one of the finest special newspaper issues we have seen in years. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Clayton, editor and associate editor of The Republican, will please accept our sincerest congratulations and best wishes. Alexander's Magazine (Boston, Mass.) for June has a splendid article on Senator Foraker and "The Black Battallon," which contains excellent portraits of the senator and the writer of the article, Hon. Archibald H. Grimke, ex-consult to Santo Domingo, and an author of note. When "Bill" Crawford's local "republican," executive committee endorsed the Taf' candidacy, they killed what few cancels the republicans of tails city had to elect a mayor's fall. Now that "august" body would bury them by nominating candidates in a convention, when the republicans of Cuyahoga county have signalled at the polls their preference for popular vote primary elections and have defeated about every republican candidate nominated in convention in recent years. Isn't it about time some people were learning at least one thing—a lesson taught a number of times by the masses of republicans voters of the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga county? Have you noticed how many more white men are marrying colored women these days, than Afro-Americans marrying white women? What is the poor Afro-American bachelor and many of our younger men to do, if this sort of thing is kept up? Being an old bachelor, we are anxious to know? It seems strange too, that such should be true because our women have always been decidedly the most bitter toward miscegenation, especially so when members of the race have married white women. It begins to look as if Charles W. Cheesnut's solution of the so-called "race problem" is of far more importance than many thought. He said that intermarriage was to play the greatest part in solving "the problem," and it certainly is beginning to appear that "he knew what he was talking about." A LONG-FELT WANT MET Mt. Clemens, Mich., is noted the world over for the wonderful magnetic properties, protective and healing qualities of her water-brated medicinal mineral waters, and so justly and meritedly popular have her famous waters become that she is truly called the "Bath City" of America. There many thousands of people go annually from every quarter of the earth to be healed of their diseases through the magical, if not miraculous, effect produced from partaking of and bathing in these most wonderful waters. Here many thousands are each year permanently healed of all manner of disease such as: Rheumatic Afections, Inflammatory and Chronic Rheumatism, Stiffened Joints, Sciatica, Lumbago, Muscular Rheumatism, Gout, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Psoriasis, Erysipelas, Scrofa, Blood Poisoning in all its forms, Mercurial Poisoning, Liver Troubles, Paralysis, Locomotor-Ataxia, Epilepsy, Neuralgia, Insomnia, Hysteria, Alcoholism, St. Vitus Dance, etc., Female Diseases, Cataractal Troubles, Kidney and Bladder Diseases, Diabetes, Dyspeptia, Dropsy, Constipation, institutional Headache, etc., etc, which stubbornly refuse to yield to the treatment of their home physicians and, after a short, restful, health giving vacation at the baths, return again to ed in mind and body, in a new leisure of life, as it were. Our people need no longer to hesitate to go to Mt. Clemens, because at last a first class place to stop has been provided by Mr. George I. Hutchinson, an enterprise member of the race. His Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral Bath House is provided with electric lights, hot and cold water, electric bell service in every room, first class table service on both the American and European plans. Everything new, neat and clean, Write to Mr. Hutchinson, No. 48 Weils street, Mt. Clemens, Mich. STICK BY OUR FRIEND Mr. E. W. B. Curry, the far announced "Booker T. Washington of the North," who spoke in the city last night, took occasion at various congregations of colored citizens yesterday to malign the Negro's friend, Joseph Benson Foraker, of Ohio. Young Mr. Curry is himself an Ohioan, and he sought by assuming various pharaical poses to convince his hearers of his supplicative importance as a woolly supplicative attitude state in a still, small voice which bespeaks all of the political prophesies of the Buckeye state. With due and profound apologies to the young orator and unsophisticated industrialist, who entertains the lofty aspiration to ape the great Wizard of Tuskegee, we reluctantly rise to observe that his Taft seed were sown in frozen ground. In Hopkinsville we have eyes with which we see and ears with which we hear, and our political alliances are made upon a basis of political reciprocities. Joseph Benson Foraker stands for justice to the colored people; and so far as our energies and desires are concerned, he shall "stay put" as a political exponent, but should more power be given him, and he goes down in defeat, it should be a blessed privilege of all race loving Negroes to go down with such a brilliant, self-sacrificing and worthy champion of the race.-Hopkinsville (Ky.) Morning News. ONE CAN STOP IT! Cadiz, O.—The following is from the Cadiz Sentinel of May 2: "The Cadiz school board will offer at public sale, on the 18th, the present colored school building and lot. The lot is 100 feet on Ohio street, and 200 feet on South street. "The Cadiz school board will build a colored school house at the corner of North and Buffalo streets. It is located to segregate the colored children from all rooms save the high school." There is considerable quiet feeling here against the proposed action of the school, which is clearly illegal under Ohio law. Anyone of our citizens who wishes to do so, can go into the courts and put a stop for all time to "the segregation of colored children" from any school room or building. The white people want the nice site of the present school building and nobody among our people really wants the miserable site selected. Won't some one act? The future of our children, their respect, rights and decency itself, call for an awakening upon the part of the self-respecting Afro-Americans of this community. Are we all cravens and cowards? OLIVER. In sad but loving remembrance of my beloved son, Morton Oliver, who died four years ago. (June 10, 1903.) Rest in peace, dearest son. Though four long years have passed away away Thou art gone, but not forgotten in the minds of every one. A tear within a mother's eye, A mother's breaking heart Can cally tell the agony— How hard it is to part. Dear Morton, could you speak to me, And could you live again. My aching heart would then be healed; But this I wish in vain. His loving mother, Mrs. Lizzie Olliver, 103 Ridgewood read, Roland Park. Ealtimore, Md., formerly of Cleveland, O. "The Clansman." The two companies presenting "The Clansman" are to be consolidated for the third annual tour, which will begin in the south early in September. The success of the second season was even poorer than the first. It is said "The Clansman" is to be presented in London next spring. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1907. ROOSEVELT "CONSISTANCY." NO TAFT IN OURS. Last fall, a year ago, the writer was a candidate on the republican ticket for a fourth term in the Ohio legislature from this county. With the entire local republican ticket, with one exception, and the republican candidate for governor, Col. Myron T. Herrick, we were all sent down to defeat as the result of a speech delivered at Akron by secretary of war, Wim H. Taft, and the reform cry of graft, directed by him and other persons against Geo. B. Cox, of Cincinnati. In plain words the effort to eliminate Cox from Ohio politics resulted in the defeat for re-election of Gov. Herrick (who did much to help himself down to defeat, we will admit) and hundreds of local republican candidates throughout the state. Now comes Mr. Cox with a suggestion that this same man, Taft, be endorsed by Ohio republicans for the republican nomination for the presidency next year, that Senator Foraker be endorsed for re-election to the United States senate and that Gov. Harris be nominated in the next republican state convention. His suggestion is alright as far as it has reference to Messrs. Foraker and Harris, but no amount of suggestions from him or any one else will secure for Secretary Taft the endorsement and support of self and race respecting Afro-Americans, particularly of Ohio, and President Brownsville Texas as Roosevelt and Secretary Dishranchissement Brownsville Taft, as well as Mr. Cox, might just as well know this now as later on. It will be easier to secure the united support of organized labor throughout the country. Taft than it will be to gain the favor for him of loyal Afro-Americans. THE TAFTS. The Taft family has never indicated any good interest in the Afro-American and does not now. Recently it was announced that "The Clansman." Tom Dixon's five-brand prejudice play, was scheduled to appear at the Grand Opera House, Cincinnati. Charles P. Taft, Secretary Taft's brother, editor and publisher of the Cincinnati Times-Star, and manager of his brother's alleged candidacy for the republican nomination for the presidency, owns the theater building. When leading Afro-Americans of that city called on him and asked him not to permit the dirty show to be put on in his theater, he refused to make any effort whatever to comply with their respectful, reasonable and very proper request. The result is "The Clansman" was produced at the Cincinnati Grand Opera House and the minds of many thousands of persons, already too thoroughly saturated with prejudice and hatred of the Afro-American, were poisoned even more against our people, if such a thing be possible. No wonder the Afro-Americans of Ohio spoke out so strongly against the alleged Taft candidate and even those who are trying to promote it. With Brother Charles a ding and abetting Tom Dixon's dirty work against the race with his internal play, "The Clansman," and Secretary Taft out-Roosevelting Roosevelt in his effort to fasten the alleged Brownstein, Texas, riot crime upon "The Black Battalion." It is high time for others of our people beside those who live in Ohio to get busy along the same resolution line. Secured a Raise. Washington, D. C—Hon. Wm. H. Clifford, of Clove, and a clerk in the departments here, has secured a raise from $60 to $70 a month in his pay. —The Y. M. C. A. for our people here has raised $25,000. NO TAFT FOR HIM. Will Vote With the Union Labor or Socialist Party of Taft is Our dear friend Mr. Smith.—If you can make room for this article, you may publish it, boiling it down if necessary. Give my name. I have nothing to fear. God bless you for your fight for the right. If our good and great friend Senator Foraker is not nominated, Taft will not be, Stick to it. Recruits are gathering as the fight waxes warm. President Roosevelt's rash and unjust act in discharging without trial "The Black Battalion," and his persistent determination to have Secretary Tatt, who is the colored man's enemy, nominated and elected to the presidency of this nation, have driven the Afro-American voters to seek new politically, all great men are who will be a nation that has appeared, and has been he is not without serious mistakes. He has been made famous by attacking and trying to crush out the hydra-trusts, and proclaimed a square deal to all men, and an open door of hope to the colored man. But the president does not practice what he preaches. He has not given a square deal to the Twenty-fifth regiment and has insulted 12,500,000 loyal Americans that are to the manor born, who are patriotic to the core. Also, hundreds of thousands of colored voters who are constituents of the republican party, have insulted his rash act. He further blunders by the determination to force the republican party to nominate Secretary Tatt to the presidency of the United States. Secretary Taft is a very narrow man. He has the color-phobia. His utterances in North Carolina relative to the Negro's citizenship is un-American, and he belongs to the people who favored secession and rebellion. Secretary Taft shows a lack of deep culture because "culture is colorless." Secretary Taft if nominated and elected would shut the door of hope to the colored man and a square deal would be a mismaster to the colored people in his administration. I am a republican, but I would rather suffer discrimination and oppression with my people, than to thus see the republican party triumph over democracy. "And thou too Brutus!" We would rather be smitten by an open foe than our Judas who kisses us and betrays us. The right prerequisite of all rights, is that to be a man/live and pursue happiness. I had rather be poor and be free, than rich and wear a collar. The G. O. P. is not the party of Lineho, Sumner, Wendell Phillips, Chase, Sherman and Tourgee, a party of living principles, of humanity. But it is one of spoils, of living issues. I shall. God willing, to do the best for the hundreds of thousands of self-respect-colored voters throughout the north against Secretary Taft if he is nominated by the national republican party. The cry is from Maine to California, from the lakes to the gulf. "Down with Taft." We will find mooring with union labor or socialistic parties. We commend Hon. Harry C. Smith and the Gazeette for championing the cause of "The Black Battalion," and the race. Yours for the race. (Rev.) H. C. BAILEY TWENTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mansfield, O.—The twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dummore was celebrated Last Saturday evening at their beautiful new bungalow on Crouse avenue, the rooms and veranda of which seemed a perfect grotto, being most artistically decorated with palms, ferns, potted and cut flowers galore. The soft melow light from innumerable Japanese lanterns and magnificent candelabra greatly enhanced the beauty of the scene and seemed to add new luster to the many elaborate and dainty creations of the dressmaker's art. Tibes's orchestra furnished appropriate music during the entire evening and the precinct sacred to Mr. Brown, the caterer, sent forth a most elaborate wedding supper of linen, hand-painted and Haviland china, rookwood ware, burnished gold and cut glass, bespelling the high esteem in which the happy couple are held by all and the many friends of both races, who have been bound to them by the strongest ties of admiration. Mr. and Mrs. Dummore are the personification of loyalty, self-sacrifice, pluck and energy. They have accumulated considerable property here with mining interests in the west and have adopted as their motto, "Either find a way or make one."—Mrs. Ida Goens entertained Saturday in honor of her daughter, Rachel. Miss Ida went to Lily in visiting Miss Verniss Cora. Pointer was called to Forest by the death of a relative.—Rev. A. E. Simmons has organized a new choir, Mr. Hamilton is choir leader; Mrs. Simmons, organist; Miss Mitchell, secretary, and Warren Stewart, treasurer. Mrs. Simmons has been appointed delegate to the S. B. institute. Roosevelt, Root, Taft and Washington Lake Charles, La. June 11, 1996. My dear Mr. Editor: Will you allow me space in your most valuable paper to say a few words of unfinishing encouragement to my brothers of the great state of Ohio. All we have to do is to stand together and pray to our God and the victory is ours. This is the fight of our life and we cannot afford to lose tails battle. It would be better for the republican party to defeat us in Taft, or to罗斯威尔, than for the party to win. Our republican leaders of this state are in arms against Rossevelt, Taft and Root, and we are willing to see the republican party, which we loyal Afro-American citizens have stood so firmly for 40 years, and which has side-tracked us, go down to defeat. Now, Mr. Editor, we feel that we should not vote for any one who has endorsed the disfranchisement of a race of people, because he believes he might receive a little popularity or wield a little southern influence. Mr. Editor, coming back to the main issue and vital question, this "great" man Booker T. Washington, the great educator, has been trying to force upon ten million Afro-American citizens as their leader against their will; that alone should be sufficient insult to the Afro-American because in the first place he does not represent the Afro-American's views; in the second place he has not the manhood; and in the third place he has two faces—a northern face, when in the north and a southern face, when in the south. A race educator of Bocker T. W. Washington type should never be given any recognition by our race, north or south. JOCKEY LEE THE GREATEST! Louisville, Ky.-J. Lee, an Afro-American jockey, rode six winners at Churchill Downs here June 5, and accomplished a feat that no other American boy ever did. In the history of racing in the world there are only two records of jockeys having ridden the winner in every race in one day. Fred Archer and George Fordham, both English boys, accomplished this feat in England. Monk Overton, another Afro-American, rode six winners in one day at Washington park, Chicago, 16 years ago, but there were seven races that day and he had no mount in the seventh race. When Lee rode back to the stand after his sixth victory he received an ovation from the crowd, the like of which has never before been given a jockey in this country. Some of his mounts were at long odds and in the last race his mount, Foreigner, established a new track record for a mile and three furlongs. Chavers Says "Not Guilty." Hon, H. C. Smith, Editor The Gazette My dear Sir: I was startled beyond measure at your editorial comment connecting me with the Taft (graft) game. The story carried in the Chicago Record-Herald in no way identified me. It did not give my name or the name of my paper. I have never been in the Taft headquarters nor had any dealing with any one so connected. I am informed by Song, Taylor of the article had reference to Mr. Shanklin to publish The Colored World of this city. The enclosed editorial will bear witness as to the truth of this matter as far as I am concerned. Yours respectfully, P. W. CHAVERS. His Wife an Afro-American. Washington, D. C.-When the case of Levi Welch (white) and Lizzie Welch came up in the police court at Alexandra, Va., May 31, Judge Caton announced that from the evidence he could not see that the prisoners had violated the fool law of Virginia, which provides that any white and colored persons leaving Virginia with the intention of marrying each other and returning to Virginia, shall be confined in jail for six months or fined $500. He said that the prisoners had left the state of Vermont and had gone to the state of New York and been married, and did not return to the state of Virginia until two years after their marriage. He dismissed the case. Williamsport, Pa., Items. The reception given in honor of our graduates Tuesday evening at Bethel church was an enjoyable event. The A. M. E. church will build an annex soon. The members have given several entertainments for the same. The Gazette is growing in favor each week. We hope son to be able to hear Hon. H. C. Smith lecture. The local Odd Feilows' annual memorial services will be held in Woods townbury. The Gazette can be found at B. Y. Roberts' studio or 331 Jefferson street. He is very busy filling orders for his famous oil painting, "Lion in the Cage!" On a Pleasure Tour. Des Moines, Ia.—With an old kine black man, who was once his slave, to guide him along, G. E. Standish, of Memphis, himself old and feeble, is spending a few days here, taking in the sights. With happy smiles the pair alighted at the Union station, having just come in from Chicago. From here they expect to go on west. It was a pathide sight to see the care of the militia, with their brave milderALTERING footsteps of his former master about. The two are on a pleasure tour and left Memphis about a month ago. Bradford, Pa., Locals Mrs. Lottie Jones gave a dinner in honor of Mr. Maze, of Kane. Miss Annie Woodson, of the same place, is visiting Miss Lillian Brown—Rev. J. J. Norris preached ably to the E. A. society Sunday—Mrs. L. Davis joined the Household of Ruth last week—Miss Thelma Luna is convalescing—Mrs. Kelley Irghish was here Sunday—Mrs. Kelley Irghish was here Sunday, of Lewis Run, were here Sunday,—Mrs. Myers entertained the Silver Link club Thursday evening. Luncheon—Mrs. Kennedy, of Buffalo, visited her daughter, Mrs. E. Sheckles. Rev. James F. Gregory's New Charge Rev. James F. Gregory's New Charge, Harrisburg, Pa.-At a recent adjourned meeting of the congregation of Capital Street Presbyterian church, presided over by Rev. Henry Cunningham, of Bethany, Rev. James Francis Gregory, professor of the academic department of the Manual Training Industrial. School for Colored Youth, of Bordentown, N. J., was unanimous to appoint a pastor of Capital Street Presbyterian church, made cant by the resignation of Rev. Eugene A. Johnson. Mrs. Gregory was formerly Miss Edna Anderson, a teacher in the (mixed) public schools of Cleveland, O. Wedded a 300-Pounder Northampton, Mass.—Mrs. Mercy A. Adams, 40 years old and weighing 300 pounds, was married June 10 to Miesse D. Woodward (white) a West Bridgewater, Vt., farmer, nearly 10 years her junior. Woodward is overshadowed by his past bride, who weighs twice as much as her husband. Both bride and bridegroom are divorces. Rev. F. G. Cobb, who is personally acquainted with the bride, married them and declined to accept any tea. **Impudence and "Gall" of Taft Leaders** Xenia, June M.—Senator Foraker will address the Wilberforce university graduates Thursday. President Jones was asked to explain to the Taft leaders why he had invited Porkaker. He said it was none of their business, that his race was with him and refused to say more. Obituary—George D. Harris Mt. Gillad, C.—George B. Harris, son of L. G. Harris, of Cordwell, died more June 16 of spinal trouble. Funeral services were held last week. Wednesday. Scranton, Pa.—Seven men were killed outright and two others seriously injured in two explosions of mine gas in the Johnson No. 1 mine, at Priceburg. Tuesday. The first explosion, which occurred about 3 p. m., was caused by the carelessness of a doorwarder who, by leaving a door open, allowed gas to accumulate in the workings. One man was injured as a result of this explosion. The second explosion, which resulted in the death of seven men and the injury of another, occurred about 5 o'clock and resulted from the ignition of the deadly firedamp which accumulated after the first explosion. Of the eight men who were working in the main gangway at the time of the second explosion, seven were killed instantly. A runner who was near the foot of the shark when the second explosion occurred likely gave the alarm and a rescue party, hurried to the scene of the explosion. All the victims were frightfully burned, the clothing being burned off most of them. News of the explosion spread rapidly through the village of Priceburg, a mining hamlet just north of Scranton, and hundreds of wives, children and other relatives of those who are employed in the mine hurried to the breaker. So badly disfigured were the remains of those who were killed, identification at the time was impossible and the wildest excitement prevailed. A DRAMATIC SCENE IN COURT. Man Convicted of Kidnaping Refused to Testify Against His Accomplice When Latter Made Mystic Sign of Black Hand. New York. — Ignazio De Leonardo and Pietro Parapinella were on Tuesday convicted of kidnaping and employing "Black Hand" methods of extortion. De Leonardo was first found guilty and at once offered to turn state's evidence in the hope that through confession he might secure a lighter punishment. His offer was accepted. At the moment he took the stand Parapinella placed his hand on his temples and brought them down slowly until they met at the throat. The effect on De Leonardo was startling. The witness turned deathly pale. Then he managed to say, "I am sick. I cannot testify." "Why?" demanded Judge O'Sullivan. With an effort De Leonardo replied: "Parapinella has just given me the sign of death. It is the Black Hand. I will not testify." The witness was removed from the room and given a chance to recover himself. Later he was returned to the stand, only to collapse when his eyes met those of his partner in crime. Finally he positively refused to give evidence. Pempnella was, however, convicted, as De Leonardo had been, chiefly on the testimony of 7-year-old Salvator Slata, who was stolen from his home last winter and held a prisoner in an open en岛, while "Black Hat" letters demanding from his father, a prosperous barrister, a sum of $10,000. The boy's death was threatened. The youth was eventually released through the father denied that he had settled with addictors. A Close Call Bridgeport, Coun.-C. G. Herreshoff, nephew of the noted yacht designer, Nat C. Herreshoff, with his engineer, Edward J. Sherman, were rescued from drowning in Long Isk and sound Tuesday off the Bridgeport lighthouse, after the power boat Densal said to have been the fastest craft of its kind on the coast, had been wrecked and sunk. The men managed by clinging to a cushion to keep afloat until Lighthouse Keeper Wright came to their assistance. The Den was running about 28 miles an hour and suddenly, as it mounted the crest of a wave, broke amidships. Offers to Let China Down Easily. Washington, D. C.—The state department confirms the statement of the Chinese minister that it is the intention of the president to release China from the payment of all bills the actual expenses to which the United States was put by the Boxer uprising of 1900, provided that congress shall give its consent. The fact that the indemnity is being collected under the terms of a treaty makes it impossible for the executive to act alone in this matter. *Trapeze Performer Badly Hurt.* Des Mines, la.—Through the failure of her mate's teeth to hold in a flying trapeze act in Robinson's circus Tuesday, Effe Minerva was dashed to the ring from near the top of the tent. It is feared that her injuries are fatal. Found Five More Coins New Port, News, Va.—The waters of Hampton Roads on Tuesday gave up the bodies of five more victims of the Minnesota launch disaster. Two dead in midshipmen and three blue jacket were found. A Long Shot Took the Coin New York--The surprise of the racing at Gravesend Tuesday was the victory of Little Woods, n 100 to 1 shot, in the fifth race, and Pigmee Woods, a well known politician, had $100 three ways on the guiding, winning $1600 on his victory. Explosion Killed Five Men. Willimport, Pa. -- Five men were killed in an explosion of the gelatine department of the Sinemahoning Powder Manufacturing Co. at Sinemahoning, Pa. Tuesday. Only fragments of the bodies were found. SEVERAL WEDDINGS. St. John's Day Celebration—Persona Mention—Social, Church and Lodge Doings, Etc. She Is Heir to $40,000. Bridgeport, Conn.-For her faithfulness as a servant for two score years and a half, Mrs. Ann G. Wright, an Afrc-American, of Stratford, is heir to the bulk of the fortune left by the late Nehemiah O. Gorman, who recently died in Stratford, aged nearly 80 years. The deceased man's fortune is estimated at between $25,000 and $40,000. Mrs. F. B. Lancaster and son, Emmer, of Akron; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Moore, of Alliance, and Mrs. C. P. Lancaster and daughters, Mrs. Eva Marshall, of Collinwood, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blus Sunday week. BOYD & DEAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Office Phones: Carriages Bell, North 301 L. for All Cuy.. Cen. 3412 R. Purposes 2604 Central Av. S.E. Cleveland REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE CONNECTING Cleveland and Buttalo WHILE YOU SLEEP On One Lake Night Erie The Two Floors of the Lakes "CITY OF ERIE" "CITY OF BUFFALO" Both together belong in all respects the front and rear of the best and rays in the interest of the traveling public in the United States. TIME CARD-DAILY INCLUDING BUNDAY LEAVE CLEVELAND 8 P. M. BUFFALO 6:30 A.M. BUFFALO 8 P. M. CLEVELAND 6:30 A.M. Connections made at Buffalo with trains for all Eastern and Canadian points at Cleveland for telegraph points West and Southwest. Train reads over L. S. M. S. Rv. or N. Y. C. S. Rv. with this Company. Reservations with minimal extra charge. Special Low Rates Cleveland to Buffalo and Niagara Falls every Saturday Night. Buffalo to Niagara Falls every Saturday Night. And Ticket Arrests for N. Y. C. S. Rv. and Buffalo to Niagara Falls every Saturday Night. The Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. W. R. Harrington & P. A. Cleveland Co. THE MT. CLEMENS HOTEL and MINERAL BATH HOUSE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN FURNISHED ROOMS 50c UP Phone 245 MEALS 50c UP Has opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that may come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment for Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a Colored Man at any of the health resorts in the United States. WRITE FOR SPECIAL RATES 48 Welts St. Mt. Clemens, Mich. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON. Prop. 4TH OF JULY EXCURSION $2.50 to BUFFALO AND RETURN $3.00 to Niagara Falls and Return GOOD GOING JULY 3. GOOD RETURNING UNTIL JULY 4. STEAMER LEAVES 8 P. M. ARRIVES HOME 6:30 A. M. The Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. Dock, Ticket Office and Wharf 1290 River Ave. City Ticket Office, 245 Superior Ave. 25c Lake Ride 25c July 4 City of Buffalo, 2 to 5 p.m. July 4 THE CLEVELAND & BUFFALO TRANSIT CO. DOCK, TICKET OFFICE AND WHARF, OHIO and ILLINOIS STS. Notice to Subscribers. — Subscribers not receiving the Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line.) LEROY A. DOUGLASS, Local Reporter, Collector and Solicitor. Bell 'Phone, North 1014 R. Cleveland, Saturday, June 22, 1907. Pushawh News Store, Cuyahoga Bldg. Open Sunday. De Hoff's News Depot, No 581 Central Ave., near cor. Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. C. C. Johnson, 3315 Central Ave. S. E. F. Valentine's Grocery Store, No. 366 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon Sts. J. S. Hall's Jewelry Store, No. 3121 E Central Ave. S. E. Wanted—Boy, with a year or two's experience in blacksmithing and horse- shoeing. A splendid opportunity and home for one of good habits. Address J. T. Hurley, rear Y. M. C. A., Marlon, Ohio. The Uniform Rank, K. of P., gave an enjoyable entertainment Wednesday evening at their hall. J. E. Reed, G. M., U. B. F. of Ohio, returned recently from an official visit to Dayton and Louisville. Mrs. Lavinia Gant and Mrs. Chas. Bunday returned recently from Zanesville. The former will reside here with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sampson, Jr., of Tallahassee, Fla., will spend the summer with the farmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sampson, of E. 30th street. Read "A Long-Felt Want Met" and the advertisement of the Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral Bath House advertisement elsewhere in this paper today and tell your friends. St. Andrew's mission is to be congratulated on paying off last week the debt of $2,500 on its property. This speech well for Rev. R. W. Bagnall and his congregation. If you owe The Gazette for your subscription, call at the office and pay Don't wait for the connector, especially if you live in the East End and on the West Side. The Gazette has three copies of "The Life and Works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar," which he will sell to persons who call first for them. Be prompt if you wish the splendid book Cuyahoga lodge, Eiks, will install its new officers at its next regular meeting. This was decided upon recently at the organization's first monthly meeting. More extended notice in our next issue. Miss L. H. Hopkins is serving a splendid 15 cent business lunch from 11:30 to 2 p. m. and a 25 cent regular dinner from 5 to 8 p. m. daily upstairs over the Z club, 12 Hekox street. Try them and be convinced. Since the Cleveland Leader and the News continue to refer to our women as "Negresses," we want our readers to have the N. Y. Age's definition of the mongrel term. Here it is: "Negroes" or "Negro race." a black wench." How do you like Negro and "Negress?" The Gazette gives you all the race news the country over every week—not a lot of paper. Read the live paper—the "Old Reliable Gazette," and subscribe for it, telling your friends and acquaintances to do likewise. Have you kept posted on the Brownsville, Tex., controversy? At a meeting on Tuesday evening of the executive committee of the Onward Foraker club the local independent candidacy for the council of an Afro-American in the Twelfth ward to compete with Councilman Hirstus was endorsed. This is one result of the county republican executive committee's endorsement of Taft. The first excursion of the season: St. Andrew's Episcopal Sunday school to Silver Lake Wednesday, June 26, 1907, via Penna, Ry. Baseball and races of all sorts. A good time assured. Train leaves the union station at 8 a.m., rain or shine, and stops at Euclid and Woodland stations. Adults, 60 cents; children, 40 cents. Rev. J. M. Glimere, D. D., presiding elder of the Springfield district, spent last week with his family. He is the picture of health and good cheer. He was happy over the splendid progress of his work. He is a true church leader, warm friend of Senator Foraker, and loves his race. Rev. Glimere left the first of the week to attend the Wilberforce commencement, the trustee board meeting and the presiding elders' council. Because the Central Labor union at Conneaut, O., boycotted a cheap theater and hotel owned by a jack-knife lawyer named Chadman, the latter brought suit and the union was fined $80 and costs. An assessment of 25 cents per member was leveled to pay the bill. The accuser undoubtedly was not famous rendered by Judge Taft (now war secretary and presidential candidate) who levied up of $2,250 against the Cluainnati bricklayers for boycoting a scab concern several years ago. Doubliess the union people of Ohio will holder their heads off for Taft next year—Cleveland Citizen. Police Judge Fliedier fined "Tibbits" Geo. Smith, $1 and costs last week Friday, for trespassing. The costs will amount to about $200. Fliedier had delayed hearing the case by allowing almost 20 continuances. These ran up the costs. Smith is an assistant to Constable Geo. Schaufel, of Justice Morrow's court. Together, it is alleged, they went to the tailor shop of Rosenberg Bros, to collect a judgment against Morris Rosenberg, in connection with Rosengard pay Morris's debts." charged Police Prosecutor Levine. "When he refused, Smith, at Schaufel's orders, camped out in the store until he got the money. This is a new form of justice court oppression." A story reaches us from Washington, that on the occasion of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic edifice that is being erected in Washington, that while trying on his apron, it was found that the president was well armed, carrying in his hip pocket a six shooter. An effort was made to conceal the fact by the president and those near him who were eye-witnesses, but the story has leaked out, considered too good to remain a secret, and also to show that the president was not depressed when the detectives that surrounded him, and was prepared to defend himself in case of an emergency. Maybe he is in training to "shoot up" Washington. After having weathered storms for nearly three-quarter of a century, the old sloop of war St. Louis has been sold by the government to a junk dealer of Philadelphia for $4,210. The vessel was condemned by a board of surveyors at League island navy yard, and it was decided that it should be sold. 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"I am afraid I've forgotten it, my dear," meekly answered the congressman. "It must still be in the train." "In the train!" snorted the lady. "And to think that the affairs of the nation are intrusted to a man who doesn't know enough to take care of a woman's umbrella!"—Success Magazine. PURIFIED LIFE INSURANCE. Benefits from New Law, Which Remains Substantially Unchanged. Through the influence of Gov. Hughes, the New York Legislature decided to make no radical changes in the new insurance law. It was pointed out by Gov. Hughes that the New York law has already accomplished widespread reforms, with proportionate benefits to policymakers, and that it should be given a thorough trial before any amendments were seriously considered. It is estimated that the cost of the mismanagement of the past did not average more than 20 cents to each policymaker, while the benefits to present and future policymakers will amount to many times more and be cumulative besides. 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Forgetting Something When the train that conveyed President Roosevelt through Virginia on his last trip south stopped at Charlottesville, a negro approached the president's car and passed aboard a big basketful of fine fruit, to which was attached the card of a prominent grower. In course of time the orchardist received a letter of acknowledgment from the White House expressing the president's appreciation of the gift, and complimenting the donor upon his fruit. The recipient of the letter was, of course, greatly pleased, and, feeling sure that his head gardener would be much interested in the letter, he read it to him. The darky who served in the capacity mentioned listened gravely, but his only comment was: "He dean' say nothin' 'bout sendin' back de basket, do he?"—Success Magazine. Would Take What They Had. A gentleman purchased at a post office a large quantity of stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers and other postal requisites. 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GREAT MEET! Scores Both Roosevelt and Taft! Splendid Declaration of Principles and Strong Anti-Taft Resolutions—The Ohio Afro-American League and Officers. Columbus, O.—The greatest, most harmonious, (for there was perfect harmony, unanimity of purpose and action at all times) most enthusiastic and successful race conference ever held in Ohio, certainly within the last quarter of a century, was the meet on May 15 in Lazarus hall, this city. The exceptional personnel of the gathering had much, of course, to do with this. Nearly 100 prominent Afro-American ministers, business and professional men, republican leaders from the different parts of Ohio met in a state conference at the request of the editor of The Gazette, defined their position in the pending presidential contest between Senator Foraker and Secretary Taft and served notice upon the secretary and his friends that neither Taft nor Roosevelt, nor anyone the latter supports, will receive the support of the Afro-American voters of Ohio, who are 40,000 strong. President Roosevelt was both condemned and denounced, and Senator Foraker was commended and indented in the most glowing terms. The strongest language was used in denouncing the chief executive, the delegates were thoroughly in accord with the resolutions and they were adopted without a dissenting vote. The committee was made up as follows: Rev. J. M. Gilmer, chairman; Hon. Jack C. Smith, Cleveland; Hon. C. L. Maxwell, Rev. E. L. Thomas, Columbus; Prof. W. P. D. Lennon, Columbus; Prof. W. O. Harper, Dayton; Major Arthur J. Riggs, Springfield; Dr. W. G. Wren, Columbus; Dr. S. J. Jordan, Chillicothe, and Rev. Dr. C. D. White, Steubenville. Secretary of War Taft did not escape forlama and was referred to as the instrument of the president. "Foraker first, last and all the time," and defiance of the man with the big stick, was declared to be the slogan of Afro-Americans, in the future, and the name of "Foraker" was determined upon as the password to any meeting of our citizens. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Dr. Wren. Rev. R. Talbert, of Willisforge, was Lamd for chairman by the editor of The Gazette and Dr. Wren and Mr. Poston made secretary and assistant responsible. While the committee were out, addresses were made by designated others present. Among this number were Rev. C. S. Williams, of Washington; C. H. Messas, Riggs, Smith, Talbert, Attorney N. B. Marshall, of Washington, D. C., and Glchrist Stewart, of New York City. When the committee returned and reported the following splendid declaration of principles; anti-Taft resolutions, and provided for a permanent organization known as the Ohio Afro-American league, the wildest cheering and enthusiastic acclaim was heard for a block. "We are republicans from principle and not because of office or emolument. As republicans, we demand and insist that equal and exact justice shall be granted to all integral parts of the great body politics. "As loyal and faithful members of the republican party, we have made it possible for victory to be achieved when defeat seemed imminent, without any resultant advantages to ourselves. "We are as loyal and as true today as ever, but have grown tired of being considered as pawns in the great game of party politics and are determined to call a hail. "The presidential embroglio in Ohio affords us the opportunity of announcing to the world our convictions and aligning our forces for a triumph against the combined armies of hatred prejudice and indifference toward us within the party ranks. "President Roosevelt has not been uniformly just and square in his dealings with the Afro-American and cannot be deemed a loyal and true American since his speech in the south wherein he said that he was proud of the fact that his two favorite uncles had fought under the stars and bars during the rebellion. If he was proud of the fact that they fought on our bears in servile bondage and our foots in glorious emblem of our country, the stripes, he is not in a position to recommend to loyal Americans a candidate on the republican ticket for president to succeed himself. "We are faithful to our friends and defenders. We have not forgotten that grand galaxy of heroes, Wendell Phillips, Owen Lovejoy, Garret Smith, William Lloyd Garrison, Charles Summer, Henry Ward Beecher, Judge Albion W. Tourgee, Benjamin F. Wade, Salmon P. Chase, the immortal John drown, the sainted Lincoln and thousands of others who suffered in our behalf; and we know that not one of them, if called back to life, would express a feeling of pride that any of his relatives had fought to dissolve the Union and against human freedom. "We are for Senator Foraker, for anything he wants, whether it be president of the United States, reelection to the senate of the United States or retirement to private life. But whatever his personal ambition may be, we believe in the inherent right of every American citizen to "stand pat" whenever any individual, class or organization of men seek to be president of the United States, whether it be the president of the United States or his hero worshippers. "Having the most profound regard and veneration for the late Hon. Alphonso Taft—father of the present secretary of war—who, as attorney general in the cabinet of General Grant, was a true friend to our oppressed brethren in the south, we regret that duty to our race and country compels us to state that on William H. Taft, distinguished as he is, cannot and will not obtain the support of the Afro-American voters for the high office of president of the United states so long as he stands admittedly the personal candidate of Theodore Roosevelt. While we are aware of the fact that conditions may bring that nomination, we also believe that standard and votes we bring about his defeat must not be reached that point where we would prefer to have in the office of president a man of different political faith, than to elect to that exalted office a supposed political friend who would be false to the basic principles of the grand republican party. "We declare that henceforth and forever, so long as we remain identified with the republican party as firm believers in its principles, and active workers for its success, giving to it our numerical support without which, in many counties, districts and state—and even in the national elections—republican victory would not be possible, the practice of our white republican brethren of getting themselves together, holding starchamber sessions, selecting candidates, deciding questions, etc., and then looking to us to furnish votes, shall no longer be submitted to us, but instead thereof we demand the full recognition in all the councils of the party that our numbers and intelligence represent. "Chesley D. White, Steubenville, "J. M. Glimm, Cleveland, chairman "Walter S. Thomas, Columbus, secretary." The Resolutions. Whereas, The Hon. W. H. Taft, secretary of war, is being announced as a probable candidate for the republican nomination next year for the presidency of the United States, and is being widely heralded, especially here in Ohio, as the one most eligible for that exalted honor and position, and Whereas, The Hon. W. H. Taft, in his speeches at Greensboro, N. C., and Tuskegee, Ala., in 1906, viewed without protest the deplorable discrimination against our people, the undisguised violation of the constitution, in the matter of disfranchisement of colored citizens, at least condoning the same, and Whereas, The Hon. Wm. H. Taft, after the dismissal without honor of 167 innocent colored soldiers as a victim of the alleged Peeps, while riot, publicly branded them as criminals, though they had not been tried, and though the entire military machinery of the government had been unable to prove their guilty or justify their unmerited punishment, therefore be it Resolved, That we, as law abiding American citizens, loyal first to our families and race, next to our country and the republican party, do hereby voice our protest against a consideration of the Hon. W. H. Taft as a republican presidential candidate, for his speeches condoning constitutional violations, notwithstanding the special plank in the republican platform of 1804, indicate a lack of republican principle, courage, integrity, and because his indorsement of the dismissal without trial of 167 brave and meritorious soldiers, many of them grown gray in the service of the United States, and Spanish-American war, shows weakness and prejudice rather than that broad spirit of impartiality, conservatism and justice which should characterize an aspirant for the greatest honor of our party and nation. Furthermore, Be it resolved, that we call upon our brethren throughout this great state, particularly, and the country to join in our protest and warning to all republicans who support the Hon. W. H. Taft for anything to do with the good will and support or the future of all loyal members of our race. Hon Harry C. Smith, of Cleveland, was elected chairman of the state executive committee (9) and Capt. Walter S. Thomas, chairman of the state central committee (25) of the league. State executive committee of the Ohio Afro-American league: Hon. Harry C. Smith, chairman, Cleveland; Prof. W. P. Dabney, Cincinnati; A. J. Riggs, Springfield; Dr. V. Steen, Renewal, R. C. D. White, Steenville; Dr. W. O. Harper, Dayton; Dr. S. J.ordan, Chillicothe, and Hon. C. L. Maxwell, Xenia. One more member to be appointed by the chairman. State central committee: Capt. W. S. Thomas, chairman; Rev. E. L. Gillam, of Columbus; J. S. Atwood, Ripley; Rev. H. H. Hatcher, Dayton; (the four from the state at large) Rev. T. W. Woodson, Dayton; J. E. Brown, Zanvilleus; Rev. Primus Alston, Lima; Rev. M. M. Culpher, Mechanicsburg; Prof. Horace Talbert, Wilberforce; Rev. M. M. Culpher, Washington C. H. Hon. W. R. Steenart, Youngstown; A. G. Moore, Richard H. Jones, Akron; E. C. Berry, Athens; W. E. King, Columbus; Rev. J. M. 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Walter, engineer, of Chatsworth, Ills., writes: "Kidney disease was hurling in my system for years. I had torturing pain in the side and back and the urine was dark and full of sediment. I was racked with pain day and night, could not sleep or was lurking in my system for years. I had torturing pain in the side and back and the urine was dark and full of sediment. I was racked with pain day and night, could not sleep or eat well, and finally became crippled and bent over with rheumatism. Dean's Kidney Pills brought quick relief, and in time, cured me. Though I lost 40 pounds, I now weigh 200, more than ever before." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. GOOD IDEA FOR MATCHES. Double Enders Popular Among Smokers in Mexico. "Mexico may be behind us in some things, but she has us lashed to the wheel when it comes to making matches" said a man just in from the land of the Montequimas as he handed out a wax lucifer with a head on each end. "I saw nothing but double ended matches while I was away, and I can tell you that they save one's record with the Recording Angel. If you dig down in your pocket and find one match the chances are that you are sure of a light, because if one end goes out the other is left. These old time matches, just revived, that splutter brilliant sparks may be all right when it comes to pleasing the baby, but the fellow who puts on the market a double ended match will find a ready demand." BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE. Physician Called It Eczema in Worst Form—Patient Despaired of Cure—Cuticura Remedies Cured Her. "About four years ago I was afflicted with black splattles all over my face and a few covering my body, which produced a severe itching irritation, and which caused me a great deal of suffering, to such an extent that I was forced to call in two of the leading physicians of _____. After a thorough examination of the dreaded complaint they announced it to be skin eczema in the worst form. Their treatment did me no good. Finally I became despondent and decided to discontinue their services. My husband purchased a single set of the Cuticura Remedies, which entirely stopped the breaking out. I continued the use of the Cuticura Remedies for six months, and after that every splotch was entirely gone. I have not felt a symptom of the eczema since, which was three years ago. Mrs. Lizzie E. Sedge. 540 Jones Ave, Selma, Ala., Oct. 28, 1905." Prizes for Tauhed Faces With the object of encouraging the pupils of the Farnham grammar school to spend their recent holiday in the open air as much as possible, the Rev. S. Priestley, the head-master, offered a prize to the boy who returned to school with the brownest face. On the pupils reassembling for the summer term 12 were picked out as being the most tanned, and it was announced that the judges had awarded the prize to Foster, the captain of the school. It is understood that Foster declines to divulge to the other boys the secret of his preparation, if any—London Globe. $100 Reward. $100. At Restaurant Wife (severely, to husband—My dear, you have had enough wine now. Husband—You're right, my dear, always right. Here, wait, bring me some whisky!—Translated for Tales from Flegende Blatter. WORKING WOMEN, WHAT THEY SHOULD KNOW S. W. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others Fail. Sarcasm. The batchet-faced female surveyed the tramp at her back door, then she sniffed the air suspiciously. "You want something to eat?" she sneered. "I smell liquor!" "Hain't got any on me." "Strange. I detect a distinct odor of Biquor." "Alm't got a drop." the tramp protested. "Are you sure you haven't a bottle concealed in your pocket?" "Aw, take me word for it. If I had I'd oblige yer an' produce. I never wuz stingy at charin' de booze." The Thereupon he faded away gracefully Quaker Wit. A Quaker riding in a carriage with a fashionable woman decked with a profession of jewelry, as a substitute, perhaps, for her scantiness of clothes, heard her complaining of the cold. Shivering in her lace bonnet and shawl, she exclaimed, "What shall I do to get warm?" "I really don't know," replied the Quaker solemnly, "unless thou put on another breastpin."—Sunday Magazine. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease. A certain cure for swollen sweating, aching feet. At All Druggies, 25. No sun exposure. FREE address. O. Olmsted, R. Le Noy, X. Scheming. "I see Cayley had to pay Miss Lorne $20,000 for breach of promise." "Yes, and now he wants to marry her for her money." Don't Sneeze Your Head Off. Krause's Cold Capsules will cure you almost instantly. At All Drugsists, 25c. To have what we want is riches; to be able to do without it is power.—Goethe. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 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