Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER. Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year, Strictly in Advance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, 1906, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PEACE! PROSPERITY!! UNION!!! IN UNION THERE STRENGTH. The Editor's Song. How dear to my heart is the steady subscriber, Who pays in advance without skipping a year; Who takes out his dollar and offers it gladly, And casts 'round the office a halo of cheer. Who never says "stop it, I can't afford it." Or "getting more papers each day than I read," But always says "send it, the whole outfit, likes it- In fact we regard it as a buisness need." How welcome he is when he step in the sanctum; How he makes our eyes fairly dance; How he makes our heart throbs We outwardly thank him and in wardly bless him. The steady subscriber who pay in advance. Exchange Will Never Do. To our mind while we believe that Senator Foraker should be the recipient of the lasting gratitude of our people for his efforts in their behalves; yet for all that we do not believe that he has a look in for the republican nomination, and while some of our leaders talk of bolting if Taft is the nomine all such talk is simply Bosh, for as long as old rattle brained Jeff. Davis, Anarchist Ben Tillman and crazy Vardaman have the ears of the democratic party itis useless for any colored man having his own and the interest of the race at heart to talk about voting for a democrat on notional issues, the northern democrats in many instances are all right but the Sothern fire later will never do. Since our last medicine was made by our man the political atmosphere has been somewhat cleared by the refusal of the present mayor Lindsay to stand for a reelection so the field is open for all patriots who desire to serve the dear people. POLITICAL DOPE The wise ones are now getting their heads together on the proposition of Mayor Police Judge City treasurer and Aldermen for the election which comes off the first Monday in April. --- The talk enamating from the political sages have it that the race will be between Lindsay the present Mayor and R. Purcell exmayer. They also intimate that either wendell Longmaid or Streets may as a compromise be given the nomination. Some ofthe same bunch say that it is passing strange that Dr. O.M. Lanstrum the King pin of republicans so willingly made the trip to Washington at this time. They say also that Lindsay will have rough sailing to boat Purcell but refuse to give the figures. From a recent count of colored votes it is found that there are just 235 who have a vote at the coming election and whoever is elected will have to reckon this time with the black phlanax. Alderman witmer has made a splendid record from his ward inthe council and should by all means be returned. A. J. Duncan the popular city treasurer is a stannch democrat but it seeh as legions of friends a mong the republicans and it is conceded that he will be a hard man to beat. There is a prospect of a good citizeus ticket being in the field at the approaching city election. Police judge Hor Iwill it is said make the race for election on his record, it is said that his office has yielded largely to the running expenses of the city. --- Our medicine man likes the genial city attoruey E. C. Russell very mueh, while not agreeing with him on some issues we have found him a broad gauged man and one who is ready to aid and assist meritorious effort. M. A. Wilmer has made an excellent record in the city council and should by all means be returned. --- G. D. Beattie is one of the strong conservative members of the present Council and the third ward it seems it could not do better than to return him for another two yrs. Late reports have it that R. R. Purcell absolutely refuses to consider the proposed nomination of himself as the democratic standard bearer at the coming election and that the wise ones are now turning to Dr. B. C. Brooks and Bram degree. Helena, Montana, Friday, March 13 1908 SOUTH IS ALREADY GOBBLED UP AGAINST TAFT AND ROOSEVELT SAYS SEC'Y A. B. HUMPHREY-FORAKER AHER O FROM VIRGINIA TO TEXAS CAN'T GET DELEGATES: THE RE HOSTILE TO SOLDIERS' CHAMPION.—SIXTH ALABAMA NOW FOR HIM-TAFTHAD NEWS SUPPRESSED—FORAKER WON 40 PERCENT IN OHIO SO FAR. A. B. Humphrey and J. E. Milholland, officers of the Constitution League which led fight for soldiers, secretary and Chairman of the Hughes National League. Andrew B. Humphrey, secretary of the Hughes National League, started for Chicago yesterdayafter noon on the Limited to arrange for the opening of the Hughes Western headquarters, perfect arrangements for the convention and incidentally, see that important people are brought into touch with the Governor when he makes his speech there tomorrow evening. "The storm centre," said Mr. Humphrey, as he stepped aboard the train at the Grand Central, "is no longer in the South. The West is now centre stage. There will be the field of our activities forthe next few weeks. "New England is won for Hughe There is not a single state delegation there that will be instructed for Mr. Taft, and if you expect Senator Lodge, his son-in-law,Mr. Gardiner, and possibly Senator Frye, of Maine, I do not know a single strong Congressional leader who is today not in line against the third term, whether it takes the form of Taft or Roosevelt. 6th ALARAMA UNINSTRUCT "What about the South? The battle there is won. We gobbled up another district in Alabama yesterday—the 6th-although not aline appressed in the papers about it this morning, because for the moment Mr. Taft seems to have a call on the local correspondent there. Outside of Tennessee, where we are going to have a hot fight on account of the skilful leadership of my old political friend, and present enemy General Clay Evans, we shall round up Dixie without serious difficulty There is not money enough in Wall Street, nor patronage enough in the federal government, to bring delegation from the South unfriendly to Senator Foraker. He is a veritable hero from the Virginias to Texas "Almost the only places in the East where we have trouble ahead are New Jersey which has been organized in the interest of Taft from the top down—that is to say the leaders, possed with the idea that Governor Fort may capture the Vice-Presidensy, have endeavored to deliver the state to the administration. We are going to organize it from the bottom up, and when we get through we don't believe 'that there will be quite so much confidence on the part of Brother Barber, and his friend as to the olidty of Jersey on the third term proposition "We have only started, in at Maryland. With the Colored vite the reand the prospects o Jim, Crowism we will bring this out allright, I think it has gone Taft thus far by default. "Virginia? Why' that was supposed to p signed' sealed and deiveed to the sdministration But we shall carry three districts and I am inclaed to think, from our reports this morning, even more. Bnt our Washington headquarters are looking after that and are on the job. "In establishing Westeru headquarters in Chicago are you not intrading upon Squeaker Cannon,s preserves?" "Oh,No!We scrupulcusly respect the boundaries of every state having a favorite son. We have been no longer to go into Pennsylvania again and again, but we have resolutely refrained from encouraging any work there, directly or indirectly, until Senator Knox remains in the fiefd "I am not going to do a thing in Illinois except to hire officers in Chicago and do our Western, Northwestern and Southwestern work from there. Of course, I am going to see Brother Sam, Raymond and try to persuade him not to allow, Uncle Joe,s, enthniastic followers to crowd ns out of the convention galleries, btt, beyond toat, Illinois is a sealed volume to the Hughes people, as it is to mr. Fairbanks, Senator Foraker, and the representatives of the other competitors TWO OF THE FIVE OHIO DISTRICTS WHO HAVE ACTD ARE FOR FORAKER "Anything to say about Ohio? "I am glad you mentionep Ohio because the popular conception of things there is. simbly ridiculous' It is true that the Taft people carried the primaries. They couldn't do anything else. Senator Foraker refused to contest them, and the result is that at the Taft state convention four delegates-at-large were nominated. A lot of silly stuff was printed East and West that the state would be solid for Taft. This is nonsense. Five districts conventions have been held since, and of the fi- ve twf have been carried easily for Senator Foraker- that is to ssy, outside of the delegates- at large he has carried 40 Percent of the districts thus far. Does that look as if Ohio was to be held solid for the Secretary of War.? NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WILL BE IN CHARGE OE j. E. MILHOLLAND OF CONSTITUTION LEAGUE The New York Dry Goods Store. Helena, Mont. White Goods Department Colossal Purchase of Exquisite White Goods The New York Store acquiring thousandS of dollars worth of newest, dainiest and most beautiful of 1908 English white fabrics in charming tints and qatterns. 12 1-2c English Checked Nainsook per yard ..... 8 1-3c 20c India Linen, per yard ..... 15c 30c Persian Lawn, per yard ..... 20c 40c Persian Lawn, per yard ..... 30c 45c Persian Swiss, with satin stripes for waists or dresses, per yard ..... 35c 75c Manchester Embroidery Batiste, in checks and stripes, per yard ..... 55c 20c French Dimity, in stripes or check, per yard ..... 15c 35c Dotted Swiss, for dresses and waists, per yard ..... 25c 30c French Dimity, in stripes or check, per yard ..... 25c 35c Beverly Batiste in plaids or stripes, per yard ..... 25c 50c Crescent Embroidered Batisse, per yard ..... 40c 65c Allover Embroidery for Dresses or waists, per yard ..... 45c UNION BANK & TRUST COMPANY, OF MONTANA AT THE CITY OF HELENA GEORGE L. RAMSEY, President FRANK BOGART, Cashier S. McKENNAN, Treasurer A. P. CURTIN, Vice President C. B. PFEIFFER, Asst. Cashier R. O. KAUFMAN, Secr. tary Report of Condition Made on Call of the State Bank Examiner as at the Close of Business, Feb. 14, 1908 RESOURCES LOANS AND DISCOUNTS..... $1,790,137.40 BONDS AND WARRANTS..... 63,638.75 - $1,853,776.15 BANK BUILDING, FURNITURE AND FIX- TURES..... 57,500.00 CASH..... 344,406.24 DUE FROM BANKS..... 445,291.55 789,697.79 LIABILITIES CAPITAL..... UNDIVIDED PROFITS..... DEPOSITS..... TOTAL..... THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS CORRECT DIRECTORS R. S. Ford, President Great Falls National Bank. W. A. Clark, of Virginia City, Executor of Henry Elling Estate. W. G. Bailey of Helena, Capitalist. A. P. C. R. C. W. George Frank S. McKennan, Tro TOTAL..... $2,700,973.94 THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS CORRECT. FRANK BOGART, Cashier DIRECTORS Walls National Executor of list. A. P. Curtis R. C Walla R. C George L. L Frank Bogan S. McKennan, Treas R. S. Ford, President Great Falls National Bank. W. A. Clark, of Virginia City, Executor of Henry Elling Estate. W. G. Bailey of Helena, Capitalist. A. P. Curtin, of Helena, Merchant. R. C Wallace, of Helena, President of the R. C. Wallace Company. George L. Ramsey, President. Frank Bogart, Cashier. BANKING BY MAIL A Savings Account, drawing interest at a carried on by mail. We have complete facility and have many customers in all sections of the booklet telling of the simple way in which an and we will send a copy of it free to anyone as "President Woodford will go in to New Englane next month. what 'to New Englane next month.ley? The national headquarters will re people main under Chairman Milholghes." Drawing interest at 4 p.m. have complete facilities in all sections of the St. Stew in which an acct it free to anyone asking will go in month. what 'Billley? No as will re people.' The Milholghes." A Savings Account, drawing interest at 4 per cent, can be opened and carried on by mail. We have complete facilities for out-of-town accounts, and have many customers in all sections of the State. We have issued a small booklet telling of the simple way in which an account can be opened by mail and we will send a copy of it free to anyone asking for same. "President Woodford will go in to New Englane next month. The national headquarters will remain under Chairman Milholland's direction. He has decided to give his whole time and attention to it. You know he has been withdrawing from buisness for the last year and is prepared to give his entire attention to the Governor's campaign until his election to the Presidency, which, to my mind is as certain as anything can bein American politics. "Wall Street? Yes: I know Wall Street is said to be against us, but we can't help that. We must stagger along as best we can under such afflictions. You remember what 'Billy' mason said to McKinley? Nobody is for you but the people.' That is the case with Hughes." As we go to press the trial of J.H. Taylor for statutory offense is near ing an end. The testimony produced by the State outside of the prosecuting witness has been somewhat conflicting the proprietor of the Atlantic rooming house testifying directly contrary tothe aforesaid witness and it seems to be a case where in the defendant may raise such doubt that the jury may acquit. --- --- DRECT. FRANK BOGART, Cashier VECTORS A. P. Curtin, of Helena, Merchant, R. C. Wallace, of Helena, President of the R. C. Wallace Company. George L. Ramsey, President. Frank Bogart, Cashier. man, Treasurer. BY MAIL Rest at 4 per cent., can be opened and the facilities for out-of-town accounts, of the State. We have issued a small much an account can be opened by mail anyone asking for same. what 'Billy' mason said to McKinley? Nobody is for you but the people.' That is the case with Hughes." As we go to press the trial of J.H Taylor for statutory offense is near ing an end, The testimony produced by the State outside of the prosecuting witness has been somewhat conflicting the proprietor of the At lantic rooming house testifying dire ctly contrary tothe aforesaid witnes and it seems to be a case where in the defendant may raise such doubt that the jury may acquit. 344,406.24 445,291.55 789,697.79 $250,000.00 162,231.71 — $412,231.71 2,288,742.23 FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN GOOD IMPROVED CUSTOMS. These attractive designs may be made up in cloth, silk or volle, and are so simple that they can be readily fashioned at home. The first model to the left is in a soft shade of China silk or volle, with dyed clunk lace the same color as the frock for trimming. The tiny loke and the long, mittenlike sleeves are of dotted net and tulle made over chiffon. The hat is of lace, with large velvet bows of the same color as the gown. The second model is in soft brown cloth or cashmere, with deep yellow lace and hand embroidery on the bodice as trimming. The embroidery is carried out in the same tones as the gown. The tiny buttons are of gilt. The black velvet hat is adorned with yellow plumes. Concerning Wrinkles. Concerning Wrinkles. The best preventive of wrinkles, according to a physician who has made the matter a study, is a happy disposition which meets life and its trials with a serene countenance. It is worth while, it may be interpolated, if one has not the disposition, to cultivate its counterfeit presentation in the "expression of smiling repose," which, a celebrated French beauty declared, takes away half a woman's years, whatever they may be. Wrinkles are merely expression habits crystallized by practice. Fall in the way of erasing the eyebrows constantly or puckering the forehead between the eyes in troubled perplexity, and soon the lines of latitude and longitude thus produced remain. "Crow's feet" are really pleasant lines caused by smiling and laughing, which is why they usually impart a kindly touch to the countenance. The lines about the mouth come quickly, for no feature of the face is so mobile and expressive of every passive motion. It is wise, therefore, to go back of the effect to the cause and stifle anger, bitterness and other unlovely feelings, which will speedily write their indelible message. All lines come quickest in a flabby, relaxed skin. For this a daily douche of water in which a little alcohol or cologne has been put is useful. Bathing the face first in very hot water, then instantly These attractive designs may be made silk or volle, and are so simple that they fashioned at home. The first model to the soft shade of China blue silk or volle, with lace the same color as the frock for trimmed loke and the long, mittenlike sleeves are and tulle made over chiffon. The hat is large velvet bows of the same color as the second model is in soft brown cloth or deep yellow lace and hand embroidery as trimming. The embroidery is carried on tones as the gown. The tiny buttons are black velvet hat is adorned with yellow plumes. in cold, tends to tonghen the skin and keep it smooth. For check wrinkles sleep on a small hair pillow. Massage with a good cold cream is also helpful. Raised the Age. There is joy for the bachelor girl in the thought that the novelist of the day has nothing more to do with the girl of 18 as a heroine. Twenty-five, and even 35, is not a forlorn hope by any means, most of the modern heroines having arrived at that age. Anthony Hope, Robert Hichens, Elizabeth Robins, Elinor Glyn, all of them have raised the age of the interesting female, who at 35 now holds her own with the man of 40. Keep Your Figure. Are you reducing? Many women are. That they may do much to reduce their weight and improve the figure there is no doubt, but they must be willing to work long and persistently. To lose flesh rapidly can only be done at the cost of sacrificing physical strength. It is through sitting properly, exercising and eating, or rather avoiding certain kinds of food, that one may reduce weight, and the effort should begin by learning to sit so that the hips will not be too much enlarged, and the abdomen disproportionately developed. Sit back so far on any chair that the --- The third illustration would make up beautifully in any of the soft, clinging materials. The one sketched in deep claret crepe de chine. The skirt was perfectly plain. The yoke and sleeves were outlined with velvet ribbon, one inch in width, and were of the same color as the frock. The yoke was a combination of Irish lace and net, with the sleeves made entirely of net. The last sketch is particularly good for a cloth gown. It would be very artistic worked out in one of the new prune shades or one of the new greens. The buttons should be of the cloth, with valenciennes lace used on the ruffles adorning the blouse and sleeves. A hat in smoke-gray would be very smart for wear with it. small of the back is supported, for if it is properly braced, then the abdomen cannot be pushed forward so that the weight which should be taken by the spine is forced on the hips. An exercise for reducing flesh on the hips is extremely simple. It consists of standing with the weight well thrown forward, but still erect, while holding the right arm high above the head and the left one down at the side. DAME FASHIONS DECREES High shoes of black calf with a waved top and fifteen buttons and lined throughout with heavy satin are new. A novel trimming seen on a velvet gown of a queer bluish green shade was of silk tassels, shading from blue to mauve. Big picture hats in white satin are faced with black velvet and trimmed with two, three, four or five long ostrich plumes. Long insertions of lace extending from the bust line to the bottom of the gown, narrowing slightly at the waist and spreading several inches at the bot- FOUR ATTRACTIVE COSTUMES. made up in cloth, they can be readily put to the left is in a little, with dyed cluny trimming. The tiny ties are of dotted net that is of lace, with as the gown. The tie or cashmere, with silvery on the bodice tied out in the same ties are of gilt. The snow plumes. The third illustration any of the soft, clinging was in deep claret creatively plain. The yellow velvet ribbon, one in color as the frock. The lace and net, with the last sketch is particular would be very artistic prune shades or one should be of the cloth the ruffles adorning the smoke-gray would be tom of the skirt, are a favorite trimming and give long, graceful lines to the figure. The eleven-gored skirt is well suited to stout women, since the numerous gores have a tendency to lessen the appearance of large hips. Striped effects are seen in all kinds of fur garments. Black and brown, brown and white, black and white, gray and black, or even a piece with three colors is seen. The large sleeves are a distinguishing feature of this season's garments. Many of the new fur coats are trimmed with braid and have collars of Spanish lace over satin. The hair is dressed high, and the coils brought rather far to the front to accommodate the newest hair comb, which is rather large and circular and fits rather jauntily to the top of the head. Louis XIII. coats of royal blue velvet with small gathers near the waist line and slashed skirt parts held together over the gown skirt with brandenbourgs are the latest cry for handsome carriage wraps. New guipmes are of many sorts. One of the favories is the old-time one that is gathered like a child's. Guipmes of this kind are often made of gold net with upper shallow yokes of lace. The --- gold net is emoeroided often with coor-ored flowers. An idea often repeated is that of making not merely a deep hem but at least a third or even a half of the skirt in satin and the line of union with the chiffon or net upper skirt is hidden under a bold, irregular design of hand embroidery. A black dress will be pretty if black squares are embroidered on the white silk net gulmpe and sleeves. Select a fine meshed net on which to work the designs. Any of the darned net patterns will be beautiful if black silk is used to outline the designs. For the Complexion. Water cress contains much iron, and this is real blood medicine. People who desire good complexions should eat it abundantly, because it is a destroyer of pimples and a cleanser of the entire system. Water cress will also neutralize chalk in the blood, which liny matter is the great cause of the aging and stiffening of the fibers. Hasty Dressing. Never boost that you can dress in five minutes. No woman who has any respect for her appearance will attempt to dress in double that time. It is true in dressing, as in everything else, that where there is great haste there is little speed. It is particularly trying for any woman to dress in a hurry. She gets flurried and in her attempt to put instruction would make up beautifully in clinging materials. The one sketched ret crepe de chine. The skirt was per- the yoke and sleeves were outlined with the inch in width, and were of the same k. The yoke was a combination of Irish with the sleeves made entirely of net. The particularly good for a cloth gown. It artistic worked out in one of the new one of the new greens. The buttons cloth, with valenciennes lace used on cling the blouse and sleeves. A hat in I will be very smart for wear with it. In pins sticks her fingers and probably stains her blouse with blood. Buttons come off, laces break, gloves and veils cannot be found. When at last she is ready she is conscious of appearing her worst instead of at her best. The five-minute dressing habit is one that the carefully dressed woman will never indulge in. The newest hats show an immense velvet pompon on the front of the hat and it is outlined on both sides with large fluffy ostrich plumes. This style gives the head-dress an evenly balanced appearance. A white felt hat with the brim slightly raised on the left side is trimmed with three white plumes falling at the back and left side. A bandeau of turquoise is noticeable on the left side, and the high crown is banded with velvet, piped with turquoise. A large turquoise hatpin is the only ornament. PAPERS BY THE PEOPLE By Secretary of Commerce Strauss. As the laws are framed it would appear that the purpose was rigidly to exclude persons of the Chinese race in general, and to admit only such persons of the race as fall within certain expressly stated exemptions—as if, in other words, exclusion was the rule and admission the exception. I regard this feature of the present laws as unnecessary and fraught with irritating consequences. In the administration of laws as In the administration of laws so fraught, notwithstanding the core Harned, indicating the care taken to treat persons of the Chinese race lawfully entitled to admission with the some courtesy and consideration shown to other foreigners, it is impossible that persons who have to endure requirements and formalities peculiar to themselves should fail to take offense and to resent as a humiliation the manner in which by law they are distinguished from natives of other countries. understanding the care california law fully en- courtesy and considera- t it is impossible that per- meents and formalities all to take offense and banner in which by law laws of other countries. regarded as involving a dee, and it is needless to account of race, color, be alike opposed to the the spirit of its insti- guments. And, inasmuch vanced and th must be set by world. The dawn of and of that the brotherhood, ne not intellect. longing to pour it can take, but unity of mank race, and the n Laws so framed can only be regarded as involving a discrimination on account of race, and it is needless to point out that discriminations on account of race, color, previous condition or religion are alike opposed to the principles of the republic and to the spirit of its institutions. DEATH ROLL OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS By Railroad Commissioner Wood. If I were to tell you that an earthquake had shaken down San Francisco and killed 100 persons, if I were to read a telegram that yellow fever had become epidemic in all Southern cities, if I should announce that war had been declared between Spain and the United States and 1,000 men killed in battle, your attention would be instantly attracted. But I am not so sure of persuading resent to you the solemn, death roll. 1897 to 1904, inclusive, a number of casualties. that period was 62,213 Salt Lake City had been able catastrophe—while man, woman and child otherwise hurt. e at the same rate for to 1912, there will be ed. upward of 100,000 peo- ntence of death, to be close of 1912, and a malmed or otherwise search for the In Paris, and Parisian influen- ued. Elegance, in present day se- charming and eli- tured, charming counts in accor- a Parisian woman not know how it will bear you a your practical interest when I present to you the solemn, disgraceful fact of the railway death roll. During the eight years from 1897 to 1904, inclusive, there was a steady increase in the number of casualties. The total number of killed during that period was 62,213—as if a community as large as Salt Lake City had been wiped out by a sudden and terrible catastrophe—while 451,262 were injured—as if every man, woman and child in Buffalo had been malmed or otherwise hurt. If casualties continue to increase at the same rate for eight succeeding years, from 1905 to 1912, there will be 115,369 killed and 1,431,083 injured. That is, at this rate there are upward of 100,000 people in the United States under sentence of death, to be executed on the railway before the close of 1912, and a larger number are doomed to be malmed or otherwise FEB. MAY. 30 1903 Small Boy (to youthful year)—S main hollerdays at der end of the w good? 'N' with Christmas on a Frid school. MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1903 Small Boy (to youthful year)—Say, kid, wot you mean by puttin' all the main hollowels at der end of the weeks, where they won't do a feller no good? 'N' with Christmas on a Friday, we won't have but one week out of school. Small Boy (to youthful year)—Say, kid, wot you mean by puttin' all the main hollowels at der end of the weeks, where they won't do a feller no good? 'N' with Christmas on a Friday, we won't have but one week out of school. PHOTOGRAPHING MARS Some Details of the Making of the Andes Photographs. The Andes photographs of Mars were made with a large planetary camera which carries with it an amplifying lens, says E. C. Slipher in the Century. The camera was fastened to the lower end of the large telescope of eighteen-inch lens and each of the many little images shown on the plates was taken separately. The telescope was adjusted so that the planet was in the center of the camera field; then the plate holder was placed in the carrier of the planetary camera and set in position for the first image, the slide then being drawn from the plate holder. A bulb in the right hand opened the shutter of the camera, allowing the light from the planet to fall on the sensitive plate. Then a bulb in the left hand shifted the plate a quarter of an inch for the succeeding image and so on through the entire series of images taken on one plate. Sometimes the plate was arranged to shift from right to left and sometimes in a vertical direction. Inasmuch as the photographs were made at night, virtually no light except that from Mars reached the plate, and the latter was not incapacitated by one exposure from receiving other sensitive impressions. About half an hour was consumed in taking the sixty images on some of the plates and eight or ten plates were exposed in one night's work. In all about 10,000 negative images were taken. As the best "seeing" occurs in "fashes," the successive images on the same negative may differ somewhat in wealth of finer detail; to the skilled eye all show the larger canals with remarkable clearness, though the more delicate details are lost in reproduction. Of the 10,000 separate images of the planet none is destitute of canals and in some cases as many as twenty-five or thirty canals have been counted. --- DISCOURTESY TO THE CHINESE. O. S. STRAUGS. I A LEGITIMATE APPLICATION. Miss Estabrook's system of philosophy is so satisfying to her that she likes to acquaint others with it. Seldom, however, does she find so ready and sympathetic an acceptance of her point of view as she encountered the other day in an adherent of a well-known peripatetic school of philosophers. She was taking her regular four-mile-a-day exercise along a country road, when she met a tramp to whom, earlier in the day, she had given a quarter. The benevolent lady called after him: "Just a moment, there, my man, if you please!" The tramp paused doubtfully. the tramp, paused doubtfully. "I merely wished to state that in granting your request just now I am wholly free from the common delusion that any real harm could result to you, even supposing that you are actually in want and unable, by your own conscious effort, to extricate yourself from apparent deprivation of good, knowing, as I do know, that an absolute justice, insuring the individual's welfare, reigns throughout the cosmos." The tramp stared, round-eyed, open-mouthed. "Nor do I cherish any obsolete notion of myself as a 'Lady Bountiful.' My actual motive in giving the quarter should properly be classed as 'selfish.' Not having as yet quite fully overcome a foolishly sympathetic temperament, I should undoubtedly—if I had not given the money—have been annoyed for some time afterward by mental pictures of you as suffering for food. In short, I did what I did simply to make myself slightly more comfortable. "That is all. I merely wished to explain my motive," added Miss Estabrook; for the tramp lingered, gazing with glistening eyes at the countenance of his benefactress, where the lines, with merciless accuracy, reflected her habitual painstakingness. "Yes, ma'am, an' I ketch on all right—now," he said, eagerly, in his eye no such absent expression as Miss Estabrook is becoming accustomed to see in the eyes of relatives and friends to whom she consciously expounds her philosophy. "An' I’m interested in them inside workin' s your mind! But say, ma'am, you’d sure ougher think a little mite more about them feelin' s o' yourn. I bet you’d feel downright comf'table all through, fer onc in yer life, ef you’d jest make this quarter a dollar." Made a Record. "Yo' said in yo' sermon, Brother Dickey, dat Jonah wuz eat up by de whale?" "I sho' did." "Well, den, how comes he live ter tell it?" That seemed to stagger the old man, but he gathered himself together and replied: "Dat's easy. You see, Jonah wuz de just fisherman, an' he had ter make a record!"—Altanta Constitution injured than the entire population of the District of Columbia, Delaware, Montana, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Alaska, Idaho and the Hawaiian Islands—Leslie's Weekly. UNITY OF MANKIND IS ATTAINABLE And, inasmuch as the ignorant will copy the more advanced and the lowly the highly placed, the example must be set by those who lead the social and intellectual world. The dawn of the sixth race is yet afar in the future, and of that the keynote will be unity, not individualism; brotherhood, not combat; service, not oppression; spirit, not intellect. And the birthmark of the spirit is the longing to pour itself out in sacrifice, never asking what it can take, but only what it can give. The fundamental unity of mankind is the central truth of the coming race, and the nation which first grasps and practices that great conception will lead the future, humanity falling into line behind it. Those who see it, who teach it, may fall for the moment, but in their failure is the seed of inevitable success. CLEVER WOMEN TO SURPASS BEAUTY In Paris, and in all other cities which are under Parisian influence, beauty as such has ceased to be valued. Elegance, culture, rather than plastic beauty, count in present day society. A beautiful woman without other charming and elegant attributes does not count. A cultured, charming and clever woman, even if not beautiful, counts in accordance with her higher attributes. Tell a Parisian woman that she is beautiful, but that she does not know how to dress or to do up her hair, and she will bear you a grudge all her life long. THE URCHIN'S GRIEVANCE AGAINST 1908 CAFI O Intellectual, artistic, spiritual wealth increases in the sharing, each who shares adding to the store. This is the fundamental reason why progress towards peace and contentment must be towards intellectuality, artistic development and spiritual life, and not towards material splendor and the vulgarity of outer ostentation. These are for the undeveloped: the others for the developed. By Marcel Prevost If some antiquarian of a century or two ahead should run through the pages of our present day journals he probably would conclude that we are greatly concerned with feminine beauty. In his investigations he would find many magazines and journals illustrated with pictures of the "most beautiful woman in the world." He would find that continents have been drawn into the most beautiful women. in a single image. Several of the previously observed double canals show their duality on the plates taken during the intervals of best atmospheric conditions. The Whirling Dervisher Those spirits on the hunt for "sensations" in Constantinople will wish to "take in" the dervishes. The whirling clan have a convenient convent on the Grand Rue, where their circumnavigations may be witnessed at 7:30 o'clock on Friday evening for the admission of 10 cents. This weird performance personifies the solar system and is exactly ordered in all its phases. After preliminary circuits of the ring in single file to the discordant accompaniment of flute and tambourine the robed and turbanned dervishes commence their turning. With arms outstretched, the right palm upward to beseech blessings, the left depressed to signify mercy bestowed, the head is bent upon the right shoulder. The rapid revolving upon the right heel is effected by employing the left toes as motive power. As the circling accelerates, the long white skirts dilate until they stand out stiff after the manner of the attenuated garment of the premiere danseuse. Very little space is allotted to each priest, and it seems strange that there are no collisions. The dance ceases in an hour or so with the men exhausted.—Travel Magazine. With a Satirical Streak French tact is proverbial. A rather tiresome marquise came up yawning to the Prince de Ligne of the court of Louis XVI. "That was exactly what I was going to say to you," observed the prince, suavely. 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WASHINGTON GOSSIP Washington is bounded on the east by the Capitol and on the west by the White House. Between them flows a restless stream of sightseers. There may be other districts of the national capital worth seeing, but only a Washingtonian knows it. The tourist has time and strength only to hit the high places. In New York there are probably as many tourists as in Washington, but with this difference, the New Yorker does not mind mixing with the tourist class. In fact, if the tourist have money and a fondness for Broadway and contiguous resorts, the New Yorker is more than willing, so Mr. Tourist emerges his identity with the New York "push." Washingtonians never let you forget you are a tourist. Resident women slightly raise their skirts with an indescribable yet eloquent air when they happen to rub elbows with a mere tourist of the same sex in a hotel or department store elevator. A Washingtonian looks straight ahead at nothing; the tourist is known by the angle at which the crooks her neck. - : — : - Congressman Hobson of Alabama, famous as the hero of Santiago and later of several kissing campaigns, is said to favor the establishment by the government of an official weekly newspaper for free distribution, for which he wishes Congress to appropriate $350,000. This periodical would contain a summary of the work of Congress and all departments of the government, so far as it might interest the public. He says the journal is intended to form a connecting link between the government and the people, and that the project grew out of his having ascertained that a vast amount of valuable material did not reach the people for whom it was intended. He thinks the publication of such a paper will remove distrust and suspicion and create a renewed interest and confidence among the masses in governmental affairs. - : - : - : Pennies left in the boxes by rural route patrons for the purchase of stamps from the carriers will be let alone if the recommendations of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw and Superintendent Spillman of the rural delivery service is adopted. In cold weather it has always been a painful duty of the carriers, this hunting around in the ice-cold bottom of a metal mail box with bare hands. It has been said that sometimes fingers of carriers get so cold and stiff that they are unable to write out money order receipts. The recommendation of the two officials is that patrons place a small wooden box in the mail box, and therein put all the pennies with which they wish to buy stamps or anything else. The carrier could then, without removing his gloves, empty the contents and go on his way rejoicing, folling the attack of Jack Frost. If the pennies are not in the box the carrier will not be required to look for them. :---: Cy. Sulloway, of New Hampshire, still retains his place as the biggest man in the House of Representatives, and so far no one has appeared that may claim honor to second place ahead of Ollie James, of Kentucky. Sulloway is something more than six and a half feet tall and weighs but a pound less than 350. His breadth is proportionate with his height, and he towers above his colleague, Frank D. Currier, as he does above most all the members of the House. He is one of the members who does not exercise his prerogative of taking his luncheon on that side of the House restaurant where the sign proclaims "for members only," but each day partakes of a sparing lunch on the public side of the room, where the motto is that anybody's money is good. --- The application of George M. Austin of New York for a restraining order against Secretary Cortelyou, preventing him from allotting $21,500,000 of Panama Canal bonds to certain national banks, has been denied by Judge Gould of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Austin charged that the secretary had violated the law in rejecting his bid for $3,000,000 of bonds and allotting the bonds to national banks and others at a lower figure. - : — : - Postmaster General Meyer's order is regard to the disposition of souvenir postal cards which reach the dead letter office is a source of happiness to thousands of unfortunate children. The cards, instead of being destroyed, are now sent to the orphan asylums and children's homes and hospitals in Washington, where they give a delight which even the intended recipient might not have felt. - : — : Some of the government buildings erected within a quarter of a century were designed by men who had rich ideas in color, but who lacked in everything else. Consequently harmony and artistic effects were not drawn upon and these piles of the crazy-quilt order are out of place alongside the new ones which excel in artistic merit and which are worthy of the capital of a mighty nation. ST. PATRICK Drove all the snakes from IRELAND ST. JACOBS OIL Drives all aches from the body, cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia and CONQUERS PAIN 25c.—ALL DRUGGISTS—50c. USED THE WORLD OVER TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors silk, wool and cotton equally well and is guaranteed to give perfect results. 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The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Charles Fletcher Sensational charges in a magazine article by Henry Reuterdahl as to alleged glaring defects in the United States navy are shown to have little foundation, according to the testimony given before the senate committee on naval affairs. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one ocular deafness, and no other functional condition is caused by an infiltrated condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, or rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be controlled, the condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, whist, is nothing but an inflamed condition of the ear. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Dearness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Cataract Cure. 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Besides the customary crowbar which passengers have seen for years in a glass case in railroad coaches, it has been urged by the Society for Instruction in First Aid to the Injured that each passenger train should be compelled to carry one kit containing bandages, whisky, splints, plaster, sterilized cotton, etc., for use in case of accident or sickness. FITS St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd., 981 Arch st., Phila., Pa. Mrs. Robert Van Wyck, wife of an ex-mayor of New York, is initiating Paris society into the teachings of vandantic philosophy so familiar to New Yorkers, but unknown to the Parisian smart set. Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period. Ten pounds of blood are sent through the human system at each heart beat. PRESIDENT JORDAN'S IDEAS Noted California Educator Says Every Child Is Free Born. San Francisco.—"Every child comes into the world free born. By this I mean that he is all that his father and mother should be. Therefore, brought up in right conditions, he has a good chance of becoming a worthy citizen, not subject to vice," said David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford university, recently. Dr. Jordan's speech, which marked something of a departure from commonly accepted beliefs, was delivered at Berkeley before a mass meeting under the auspices of the newly organized California Anti-Race Track league. Dr. Jordan also spoke on the gambling, smoking and drinking habits. He said in part: "You are beginning to fight against the race track and its attendant evils. It is the right of the people to suppress these evils, just as much as it is their right to make laws governing sanitary conditions. One of the main evils attending upon the life of the race track is dissipation of various kinds, due to the fact that the gambler leads not a healthy life full of activities, but one full of nervous excitement, resulting in nerve-waste. His outlook upon life is bad. The doctors, not the ministers, should be the greatest enemies of intemperance, for they know the harm it works upon the system. This is on the basis of economics and not of morals." You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease FREE. Write Allen S. Olmsted, Le N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures sweating, hot swollen, aching feet. It makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. All druggists sell it. 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Stephane Lauzanne, editor in chief of Le Matin, Paris, has arrived in New York. He will remain in this country four months, studying newspapers, American life and American politics. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. Samuel D. Parker, Boston's new fire commissioner, has the further distinction of being the son of the oldest living graduate of Harvard college. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Cleanses the System Effectually, Dispels Golds and Headaches due to Constipation; Acts naturally, acts truly as a Laxative. Best for Men, Women and Children - Young and Old. To get its Beneficial Effects Always buy the Genuine which has the full name of the Company CALIFORNIA Fig Syrup Co. by whom it is manufactured, printed on the front of every package. SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS, one size only, regular price 50¢ per bottle. Your Own Business Get into business for yourself—the jewelry business. Learn watchmaking, engraving and optics. Easy terms. Positions secured. Money earned while learning. Seattle Watchmaking School Corner Fourth and Plke, Seattle. Quinine" Promo Quinine TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Look PACIFIC COAST STATE FAILURES Exactly Same Number Occurred in 1907 as in 1906. A remarkable coincidence appears in a summary of business failures compiled by the Bradstreet company, in that the number in the Pacific states for 1907 and 1906 were exactly the same—653. It is also noticeable that the failures for those years were considerably less than in 1905 when they numbered 780 or in 1904 when there were 764. Another striking feature of the failures in Pacific coast states last year was that the assets and liabilities far exceeded those of the three preceding years. The total assets of failed concerns in 1907 amounted to $16,977,337, and the largest of the three previous years was 1904 when the assets were $3,424,826. In liabilities a similar difference is shown, those for 1907 amounting to $26,666,712, and for 1904 to $5,307,058. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the world over to cure a cold in one day. 25c. The Japanese will never sleep with their heads to the north, but their dead are always buried that way. A new London library has a room set apart for talk on literary matters. Ask Your OwnDoctor If he tells you to take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for your severe cough or bronchial trouble, then take it. If he has anything better, then take that. We have great confidence in this medicine. So will you, when you once know it. The best kind of a testimonial—"Solid for over sixty years." Made by J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass. Also manufacturers of Ayer's SARSAPARILLA. PILLS. HAIR YIGOR. We have no secrets! We publish the formulas of all our medicines. INSURE YOUR HEALTH AND COMFORT on stormy days by wearing a TOWER'S FISH BRAND SLICKER Clean - Light Durable Guaranteed Waterproof $399 Everywhere A TOWER 60 BOSTON, U.S.A. TOWER BRAND LIMITED, TORONTO, CAN Only 60 cents Standard porch columns, only 60 cents. As in above illustration, size 4'x4" 8" long, only 60 cents. We carry every size and length at the lowest prices ever heard of. Porch brackets, as illustrated, only 15e. Cross panel doors, only $1.50. Cottage front windows, with large bottom glass and fancy top, only $2.85. Send for price lists. A thousand bargains. We make shipment anywhere and guarantee safe delivery. Write your name and address plainly, and we will forward you copies of our price lists, free, post paid, without charge. We have our own mill and have only one price. O. B. WILLIAMS CO., 1010 Western Ave., Seattle Wash. Beware Ask for Inland Crackers Beware of cheap crackers packed in imitation red packages by the cracker trust ESS DYES 10c package colors silk, wool and cotton we send post paid at 10c a package. DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. LOGALS Traed with the Helena Packing Company. The ladies of St. James Church will give an old time chittlin supper after the literary next Wednesday evening. The subject for debate at the literary Wednesday night will be, Resolved that the Negroes of the South enjoy more prosperity than in any other section of the U. S. Miss E harris will lead the discussion for the affirmative assisted by Mrs. W. T. Osborne J. B, Bass will speak for the negative. Golden City lodge held their quarterly election of officers on last Tuesday evening when the following officers were elected W. Parker N. W, M. York N. G. J. L. Ellis Y. G. J. B. Bass E. S. Edward Johnson who has been on the sick list is able to be around again. Mrs. Jeff. Harrison is on the sick list. W. T. Cosby was in the City for a few days this week. The Dance Club held a meeting on Thursday evening at which final arrangements were made for the grand ball to be given at Germania Hall on Friday evening March 13th Miss. M. Johnson had charge of the program at the literary on last Wednesday evening and gave a very creditable program consisting of select reading by J. E. Clark, solo by Mrs. J. E. Ingram, recitation by Miss Fannie Fitzgerald, solo by Miss. M. walton a solo by w. D. Cole all of the participants did exceptionally well especially Miss Fitzgerald in her rendition of Dunbars poems, she was encored time and again. Mrs. Danah Brooks arrived home Friday evening to atteud the trial of her mother at Judge Reece's court last Saturday and to dispose of her rooming house ou State St. The Band boys are all smiles their brand new instruments have just arrived. Nathan McCoy who was a familiar figure around Helena when gambling bas in full sway died over in Missoula on last wednesday, de was a good natured and jovial fellow who had a host of friends aud acquaintandes who were seckoked aud grieved to hear of his death. J. w. Bush arrived tuesday from Bozeman he reports the bunch over there as well, will walker sent over some dope tothe Plaindealer which has made us hostile and when we meet him it will be a mighty reckoning. For Sale; - Business of Second hand furniture and small stock of wall paper. Inquire at No. 110 Broadway. GRAYE WRITES FROM DURANGE VILE. GRAYE WRITES FROM DURANGE VILE. L. Y. Graye who has heretofore been a factor in local politics former proprietor of the Zauzibar who is sojourning with Sheriff Shoemaker writes to the Plaindealer as follows; well I haue to stand on my head here thirty more days, dnt we have quite a school up here now; I am taking shorthand Chas. Johnsou conduct's a scholl of engineering and firing as well as to teach Bronco Busting. Turkey is teaching voice culture he has three indians in his class so from early morn till Taps we hear those sweet old melodies such as; I am all in down and out "Please go way and let me sleep. Taylor is the Mr. Canfield of the place, he has cornered all the tobacco and matches. while I wlay the Jake Yund loan money on easy payments sell postal cards in fact will, buy anything and sell more. Blne Dick is high Sheriff but has been up for investsgation for grafting. Sick mau (Ed- williams) is our chaplain but he is continually working my blind. If I fail to listen to his prayer I am fined, the fine is usually fruit or a part of my supper. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF BAND MEN The band boys held an enthusiastic meeting, at the Manhattan Clnb rooms on last Monday night when steps were taken for a permanant organization and a committee apPointed to secure bermanent quarters. A finance committee was also appointed codsisting of J. B. Bass w D Cole and Eugene Clark to assist the poys in making their payments on their instruments at the next meeting in their permanent headquarters constitutions and by laws will be adopted and the active practice unde. the directors of their leader. D. H. Harris will pegin it is the duty of all onr citigens to encourage the poys in their efforts to put on fort a musical organization which means much for our citizens in general. Mr. H. B. Jacobs left for Lewistown, Mont. last monday Eve. The only A. J. Young up to the present date has failed to materialize. mrs. Dinah Brooks has disposed of her romming house on State St. to other parties. mrs. S. Scott entertained a number of friends lart monday eve. in honor of mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bass of Anaconda. Mr. Wm. Knott is a new arrival in our city grom Topeka Kans. he comes west for the purpose of journing our local quartette. Mr. Knott has had a wide and varied experience in this line of work and will no doubt be a valuable acquisition to the same which besides it as follows: Gus Mason, W. D. Cole, and H. C. Simmons. The Taylor trial supposed to be a racy one was quite a drawing card for the feminine sex. MORE LIVE ONES. Some weeks ago we gave a resume of the old batchelors and single men and how that they could easily be brought in the fold, at this writting we propose to likewise go down the line with the old maids, grass widows and ect. We will however refrain from classifying them, leaving that delicate proposition for our readers. Miss Minnie Johnson is one of our like ly dames who is on the marriageable list and while they all say she is signed up to a contract, she says not, and we verily believe she knows best so bachelors lock out. Now comes Miss Emma Harris, who it is said would make an ideal boss for some good man while she is secretary of a certain convention, no one should shrink back from that for even they are susceptible to the same influences that the old batchelors are. Miss F. Fitzgerald is another officer of that convention who would in her quaint recitations to true life of Dundars Lyrics make a fortune for some good manager so look out, all of you. Then there comes Misses Browns the Misses Palmers and others ga ore which are eligible to say nothing of the Grass and Hay widows which we will later givh a resume, which will state their desire as to future Matrimonial alliances also the hay widow will get all toat is due her and in fact it is our purpose to smoke them all out THE PLAINDEALER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY? Mr. Gus Mason discarded the red vest Frank said I am gone but will retrun however. The people should not rtily te the support of new band. That so many of the Helena ladies were so intererted in the Taylor trial. The new brass band should not practice upon Mont Helena. Our local editor made mentions of the arrival of Wm. Knott who did not come. Jim Ingram was prioing that new furniture. Rev. Osborne is so anxious as to what the Easter offering shall be. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch or drawing may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether invention is probably patentable. Communications strongly goodwill. HANDBOOK on Patents sent from Oleast agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special marks, without charge, in the Church and Society Directory. St. James African Methodist Episcopal church, located at Co.; 5th Ave, and Hoback street, Rev. W. T. Osborne, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a, m, and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 2 p. m., Mrs. N. Ford Supt, Carrie Dorsey, Chorister, Florence Anderson, Sec'y Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening. Class meeting, Friday evenings. R. J. Fletcher Lodge No. 101, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month at 14 12 South Main L. Ford, W. M.; J. D. Hart, S. W.; E. Clark, J. W.; Geo. Alexander, Sec'y; W. R. Dorsey, Treas. Byrd Lodge No. 11, A. F. and A. M., meets the first and third Monday evening of each month at 14 12 S. Main St. W. C. Rose, W. M.; G. M. Lee, S. W.; J. Harris, J. W.; Chas. Econ, Sec'y H. J. Baker, Treas. Bethsheba Lodge, O. E. S., meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month in their hall in the Lucas Block. Mrs. Chas Johnson, W. M.; Mrs. N. Ford, A. M.; Albert Napper, W. P.; Mrs M. Simmons, Treas. Mrs. C. C. Matthews, Sect.; Mrs. Jos. Clark, Con.; Mrs. J. Harrison, A. B.; M. O. J. Arnett, W.; Chas Johnson, S.; Mrs. L. Napper A.; Mrs. Jas Crump, R.; Mrs. M. A. Cole, Esther; Mrs. E. Dorsey, M.; Mrs George Alexander, Electa. Golden City Lodge No. 3455, G. U. of O; F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. W. R. Dorsey, N. G.; W. Mason, V. G.; J. Crump, P. N. G.; R. Brown, N. F.; J. L. Ellis, Sec'y; W. Cottles, Treas.; J. Tolbert, P. N. F. Household of Ruth, No. 542, meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month, Mrs. Sadie Ford, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lucy Nicholson, P. M, N. G.; Mrs. Elanora Johnson, R. N. G.; Mrs. Carrie Johnson, N. G.; Mrs. Georgia Irwin, W. R. Pride of Montana Lodge, No. 4, K., of P., meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at G. A. R. Hall. J. W. Crump, C. C.; H. Robinson, V. C.; S. Smith, M. of F.; W. Cottles, M. of E.; J. H. Howard, K. of R. and S.; D, Gordan, M. at A.; Geo Harrison, O. G.; W. C. Irvin, I. G.; A. Napper, Prelate. Colored Congressmen In the United States. Since the ad-dition of slavery in the United states in 1863, many negroes have held official positions. Two were United States Senators. Twenty-two Representatives; three Registers of the Treasury; several were Lieutenant Governors of States. About forty have held diplomatic and consular positions: many have been officers in the army; slx were Recorders of Deeds in the District Columbia. A fine engraving of these Negro Corgison as just been issued giving accurate potrates of each; also the Congress in which they served and the years of service. In the picture, the two Senators, Messrs Revels and Bruce, occupy the center of the group, surrounded by the other twenty Representatives. In the background, the Stars and Strips in color. This beautiful engraving, with a booklet containing biographies of these eminent men, is sold for one dollar. This engraving is a graphic political history of the Negro in America. No home, library, office or school-room will be complete with out it. Send for one to day. Agents wanted. N. B. We also have in stock large engravings of Frederick Douglass Paul Dunbar, Toussalut L. Ouverture, Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernon Register of the Treasury, Phillis, Wheatley and souvenir post-cards of Kelly Miller, DuBois, S. Coleridge Taylor and "Everything about Colored People" in books, pictures, inventions and souvenirs. The Plaindealer is arranging to get out a souvinir edition of this paper in a magazine form, giving a full account of the progress of the race in this vicinity, get your cuts ready, Restorative Nervine Makes Weak Nerves Strong. It can be relied upon in all cases of Nervous Exhaustion, brought on by over-work, or great mental effort. It restores Nervous Energy. It allays irritation. It assists the Nerve Cells to generate nerve force. Its soothing influence upon the nerve brings restful sleep-nature's rest period so essential to the tired, worn-out mind and body. For Headache, Neuralgia. or any pain or distress, you will find almost instant relief by taking Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. They are sold by all druggists, and you may try either of these remedies on the positive guarantee that if the first bottle or package does not benefit, your druggist will return your money. We repay the druggist the full retail price so it is to his interest to refund if called upon to do so. 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