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THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. $1.00 Per Year in Advance. A full line of fresh Groceries. Cash paid for produce. Prompt deliveries. We charge for cost of goods and our profit only. Their Credit Plan They charge for cost of goods and profit, also expense of, bookkeepers, interest and accounts and time. No.2, W. Allen Street, COLUMBIA. MISSOURI. Columbia Notes. Cast your votes for your friends soon. Mrs. Maria Lyle, of Kansas City, is visiting Mrs. Dorum. Prof. J. S. Moten, professor of mathematics at Lincoln Institute, is in the city. Mrs. Alice McKinney entertained a few friends at supper Wednesday evening. Rev. D. A. Brown passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Huntsville. Mrs. Macea Cochran is ill with fever at the residence of Mrs. Frances McQuitty. Miss Lyda Jones and sister, Mrs. Sneed of Centralia are attending the Fair this week. Mrs. Polly Crews of St. Louis is visiting her brother, Mr. James Freeman of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams entertained Mrs. L. C. Anthony and daughter at dinner Monday. Mr. Jerry Freeman of Kansas City visited his brother James Freemen of Columbia this week. Rev. A. A. Adams administered the ordinance of Baptism to three candidates last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirklin entertained Mrs. L. C. Anthony and daughter, Miss Anna, at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Frank Faris gave an informal reception in honor of Mrs. L. C. Anthony and daughter Monday evening. Mr. A. M. Schweish is improving nicely and able to be on the street again, after several week's confinement. Miss Julia Wynn left Wednesday for her home in Fayette after spending several weeks visiting Mrs. A. L. Hicks. Mrs. A. L. Hieks and Miss Julia Wynn returned Monday from Lathrop, where they attended the State Christian convention. Mrs. A. B. Moore entertained Dr. J. E. Perry, Mr. J. W. Boone, Dr. Clark, of Helena, Montana, at six o'clock dinner last Monday evening. Misses Mary and Birdie Lamme assisted Mrs. L. E. Richardson entertain Mrs. L. C. Anthony and daughter last Saturday evening at an informal reception. Mr. Johnson and daughter of Colorado Springs, are the guests of Mr. A. M. Schweish this week. Mr. Johnson has some fine horses on exhibition at the Fair. CASH OR CREDIT. Catalogue FREE. CENTURY MF'G CO. Prof. J. W. Boone drove over to Fulton last Wednesday to attend Odd Fellows grand session. They returned early Friday morning and report a grand time. Mr. W. W. Lampkins and Mrs. K. M. Moore left Tuesday afternoon for Carrolton, where they are attending the grand session of the Independent order of Twelve this week. Mrs. L. C. Anthony and her foster daughter, Miss Anna, spent several days in the city this and last week, visiting Misses Birdie and Mary Lamme. They returned to their home in Jefferson City Tuesday, after having a delightful visit. Mrs. Anthony is matron of the young ladies dormitory at Lincoln Institute, and while here inspected the dormitories of the State University and Stephens and Christian colleges. For Sale. A light run-a-bout buggy in good condition, will sell at a bargain. Call on or address, R. L. LOGAN, Columbia, Mo. Miss E. Foster is ill. Mrs. Cora Trimble spent Sunday in this city. Mrs. Ida King and children are visiting in St. Louis. Mrs. M. E. Goins returned from Fulton Tuesday evening. Rev. J. Goins left for Carrollton Wednesday morning. Mrs. J. Roberts and Mrs. Anna Hickum are on the sick list. Mr. Joseph Cavil, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city. Miss Emma Greene and little Ethelen Moore went to St. Louis Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Buford stopped over in this city Sunday on her way to Fulton. Prof. Craig, of Washington City, has resigned from the faculty of Lincoln Institute. Presiding Elder Allen, of the A. M. E. church, held quarterly meeting in this city Sunday, Miss Octavo Roberts and brother Lesia went to the Indian Territory to visit her sister, Mrs. C. Mike. Mr. E. Dixion, Mr. Robert Brown and Mr. Willie Tompkins, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in this city. OUR NEW PHYSICIAN Dr. J. A. Taylor, of Leavenworth, Kansas, arrived in Columbia Wednesday. He will succeed Dr. J. E. Perry. Dr. Taylor has had several years successful practice and Dr. Perry solicits for him the same liberal patronage which the people of Columbia have given him for the past years. The citizens of Columbia will doubtless heartily welcome Dr. Taylor into our midst. Mrs. Fanetta Vaughn Dead. Mrs. Fanetta Vaughn, wife of Prof. H. Clay Vaughn of Moberly, died August 4th, after an illness of several months. She leaves a husband and seven children besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn her death. Mrs. Vaughn was a most estimable Christian lady and will be greatly missed. The Professional World joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy during their sad bereavement. It will pay you to send for our Catalogue No. 6, quoting prices on Buggies, MTV. Harness, etc. We sell direct from our Factory to Consumers at Factory Prices. This guaranteed Buggy only $33.50; Cash or Easy Monthly Payments. We trust honest people located in all parts of the world. Write for Free Catalogue. MENTION THIS PAPER. DEPT' 910. East St. Louis, Ill. Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Order of Seven in Session, Meeting Largely Attended. (Special Correspondent to the Professional World.) Carrolton, Mo. Aug. 12, 1993.—At ten o'clock today, Grand Chief mentor, John R. Goins, of Jefferson City, sounded the gavel which called the Grand Temple and Tabernacle to order in its 21st annual session, for a 3 days session. Grand C. Orator, Sir M. L. Clay of Lathrop offered an earnest and fervent prayer for the guidance and success of the Grand Session after the opening song "There is a Safe and Secret Place" was sung. Then following the song "I Will Guide Thee" and a prayer for peace, knowledge and strength by Dt. Alice Stapleton. G. C. Prof. Moberly, G. C. Drill Master, Sir A. J. Ford, of Brunswick then declared the G. T. and Tab. duly opened. G. C. M. Sir John Goins then made a short address which was timely adviseary and furnished thought for reflection and action for future work. The roll of grand officers was called and the following responded to their names: Sir John Goins, G. C. M. Jefferson City. Sir W. F. Botts, G. V. M. Carrolton. Sir S. W. Bigby, G. C. Saribe, Brunswick. Sir Wm. Green, G. C. Asst. S. Plattsburg. Sir W. W. Lampkins, G. C. Treas. Columbia. Sir M. L. Clay, G. C. Orator, Lathrop. Sir S. W. Franklin, G. C. Sentinel, Brunswick. Sir O. T. Redd, G. Organizer, Brunswick. G. C. GUARDS. Sir J. T. Thornley, Fayette. Sir Joseph Boggs, Fayette. Sir Geo. M. West, Moberly. Sir A. J. Ford, G. C. D. Master, Brunswick. GRAND TABERNACLE OFFICERS. Dt. Laura Madison, G. C. Preceptress, (protem) Brunswick. Dt. Ida Tolson, G. V. P. (protem.) Dt. Prudence Jones, G. C. R. Omaha, Neb. Dt. K. M. Moore, G. C. V. R. Columbia. Dt. Winnie Scott, G. C. Tr. Plattsburg. Dt. Alice Stapleton, G. C. Pr. Moberly. Dt. Gertie Franklin, G. C. I. S. Keokuk, Ia. Dt. Charlott Scott, G. C. Organizer, Fayette. Dt. M. F. Turner, Fayette, G. B. V. Notice: We have made a specialty of Files, Flatula and Diseases of the Rectum for 26 years in Kansas City. We offer advantages in the treatment of such diseases which cannot be obtained elsewhere. We accept no money till cure is complete and our charges are always low. Examination costs nothing. Write for our 200 page treatise for men and our 100 page book for women—both sent free. Write to our old patients and investigate the merits of our work. We, Walter Scott, Goal Agt Home Fire Insurance Co., Kansas City, Mo. Write: Bruce Co., Kansas City, Mo., Writes: "Your treatment and my cure of the piles was eminently satisfactory. No fee a money was asked until your treatment had resulted in a cure. Mr. A. J. Swofford, President of the Swofford Bros. Dry Goods Co., Writes: "I was afflicted for years with piles and you effected a permanent cure in a short time without a day's loss from my business." Gee. B. Gray, Cashier of American National Bank, Kansas City, Mo., Writes: "Inclosed herewith my find my check in payment of bill rendered and with it my sincere gratitude for the relief you have given me through your very care of piles and sooters." Drs. THORNTON & MINOR, OAK STREET, Kansas City, Mo. Dt. Diana Hill, Fayette, G. B. V. Dt. N. J. J. Bigby, Brunswick, G. B. E. (protem.) Dt. Susie Brooks, Brunswick, G. B, E. (protem.) G. C. mentor then appointed the following committee on Dedication. Sirs. M. L. Clay, W. F. Botts, J. T. Thornley, S. Dixon. Dts. Charlott Scott, Bell Thompson, Ida Toalson. Following is the programme of Dedicatorial committee: 2nd. Song led by Dt. Mollie Turner. 3rd. March. 4th. Prayer by Rev M. M. Clay. 5th. Song led by Dt. Alice Stapleton. The G. C. Drill [Master then declared the hall duely and properly dedicated to the use of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. It now being the noon hour, the Grand Temple and Tabernacle called off until 2 o'clock p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION: At 2 o'clock p. m. the G. Temple was called to labor by Sir John Goins, G. C. M. The following were appointed on the committee on credentials. Sirs W. W. Lampkins, Joseph Boggs, S. W. Franklin. Dts. Winnie Scott, M. F. Herald, M. F. Turner. The committee after a recess of 30 minutes reported the following delegates besides the previous officers: Sir V. W. Neal, Triplett. Sir Willis Broadus, Fayette. Dt. Clara Jones, V. G. C. P. Omaha, Neb. Dt. Amanda Lane, Carrollton. Dt. Mollie Ford, Brunswick. Dt. Bell Thompson, Moberly. Dt. Rosa Marshall, Columbia. Dt. M. L. Parve, Lothrop. Dt. Bertha White P. C. P, Moberly. Dt. Bessie Williams, Moberly. Sir Samuel Dixon, G. C. C. B., Plattsburg. The G. C. M. appointed the following committees: On rules—Sirs J. L. Thornley, Wm. Greene, A. J. Ford, U. S. Broadus, Samuel Dixon, Dts. N. J. Bigby, Violet Reynolds. On returns of Arks—Dts. Prudence Jones, Rosa Marshall, Susan Brooks, Ida Toalson, Mollie Turner, Sir G. M. Vest. On Returns of Tabernaes—Dts. K. M. Moore, Laura Madison, Charlott Scott, M. L. Payne, Sirs P. W. Neal, S. W. Franklin. The committee on rules made report and it was received and adopted. On motion it was voted that Sir F. W. Botts be appointed reporter for the daily papers. Following compose the committee on ways and means; Committee on appeals and grievances: Sirs O. T. Redd, S. W. Bigby, Broadus, Dts. K. M. Moore, N. J. Bigby, Susan Brooks, Winnie Scott. FISTULA— Mr. Chas, Dougherty, Spencer, Is., Says: "I concluded to go to you after trying all the so-called curatives without any relief. You at once made the necessary examination and informed me that I had a bad case of piles, and you told me you cold cure me. You did just as you said you would." A. N. McClary, Mayor of Sabetha, Kes., Writes: "I must say that your treatment and cure of my case of piles and fixture seems now wonderful to me and that the treatment was a great deal more mild than I had expected. I am entirely satisfied and consider that I am completely cured." Wm. B. Barrett, of Barrett & Tucker Lumber Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., Writes: "I had piles for twenty years and was cured by you. I consider you the best doctors on the globe and would not be back where I was when I came to you for any money." Emmet L. Weedson, Gotton Breker, No. 9e Old Slip, New York City, Writes: "Since you treated me for bleeding piles I have been entirely relieved and feel like a new man. My general health has much improved. Not I was required or paid until a cure was effected." Drs. THORN LINCOLN :-. INSTITUTE, MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH. DEPARTMENTS. College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial, Agricultural, Domestic. COURSES. Classical, Sun-Normal, Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical, Shoe-making, Typewriting, College Preparatory, Model Training School, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Farming and Gardening, Sewing, Normal, Music, Instrumental, Vocal Writing, working, Machinery, Printing, Cooking, Laundering. ADVANTAGES. Competent Teachers, Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Modern improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are State School Certificates, Board only $850 per month. One of the best equipped schools in the country for negroes. Supported by the great State of Missouri. First term opens Sept. 7th. For Catalogues and Information, write BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., Pres. Jefferson City, Mo. THE VOTING CONTEST. We present below the following Professional World Voting Contest. Every person who pays one year's script will be entitled to ten votes Mrs. L. E. Richardson, Mrs. Macea Bass, Mrs. Anna L. Hicks, The lady receiving the highest the prize, which is a fine broad cloth Clip the following coupon and f I hereby cast..... for Mrs..... most popular married lady in Name..... POPULAR EXCURSION TO Excelsior Springs via. WABASH LINE, Sunday, Aug. 16. $1.50 FARE $1.50 We present below the following names of ladies as entries in the Professional World Voting Contest. Others will appear next week. Every person who pays one year's subscription or renews their subscription will be entitled to ten votes. Mrs. L. E. Richardson, - - - - Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Macea Bass, - - - - Ashland, Mo. Mrs. Anna L. Hicks, - - - Columbia, Mo. The lady receiving the highest number of votes will be awarded the prize, which is a fine broad cloth dress pattern. Clip the following coupon and fill out properly. I hereby cast.....votes for Mrs.....as the most popular married lady in Boone county. Name..... Special Train leaves Columbia 6:30 a. m. Returning train leaves Excelsior Springs at 6:30 p. m. U. B. F. and S. M. T. to Meet. The U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Missouri will meet in grand session in Macon on Tuesday, Aug. 15th, remain in session 4 days. A large delegation from all parts of the State will be present. The Lodges and Temples are in excellent condition, as the reports of the officers will show. Those who will attend from Columbia, are Mrs. K. M. Moore, Grand Princess; Mrs. Lizzie Williams and Mrs. Cyna Walden, delegates; Mr. A. M. Schweish, Dr. J. E. Perry, and the editor of the Professional World. NO MONEY Joseph L. Sheridan, President of the Sheridan Steve Manufacturing Co., of Quincy, Ill., Writes: "My case consisted of piles, two fissures and three ulcers and I was practically dead on my feet when I went to you. Your treatment gave me no pain and I am at this time in perfect health and weigh heavier than at any time during my past life. You refused to accept anything in return until my cure was complete." Thomas W. Long, Cashier First National Bank, Hopkinsville, N.Y., Writes: "For five years prior to taking your treatment I had been a constant sufferer from piles, often having to leave my desk for hours and some days without it. I came almost a burden. Within three days after leaving your city I took up my regular work and have since continue without interruption or inonvenience." Mr. O. H. P. Catron, President of the Bank of West Plains, Pa., Says: "Your treatment for my fistula, fissure, piles, stricture and ulcers of the rectum was entirely successful in every respect, and I feel that I have a new lease upon life. I can cheerfully recommend all who are suffering with rectal trouble to go to you. Every promise you make you will fulfill." TON & MINO VOL. II. NO. 41 INSTITUTE, STATE SCHOOL AND YOUTH. MENTS. Industrial, Agricultural, Domestic. AGES. History, Normal, School, Music, Instrumental, Vocal Wood-working, Machinery, Gardening, Cooking, Laundering. AGES. The Tation, New Dormitories, with Mod- died by Steam, Diplomas are State and only $8.50 per month. Country for negroes. Supported by the Sept. 7th. For Catalogues and Infor- MIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., Pres. Jefferson City, Mo. names of ladies as entries in the Others will appear next week. subscription or renews their sub- Columbia, Mo. Ashland, Mo. Columbia, Mo. number of votes will be awarded dress pattern. all out properly. votes as the Boone county. Nifong Manufacturing Co., DISTILLED WATER ICE, standard for QUALITY, SERVICE AND PRICE. 'Phone 16. Regular Morning and Special Deliveries 365 days in the year. COLUMBIA - - - - MISSOURI. MRS. EDNA WATTS HARDIN FACE MASSAGING, SHAMPOOING, HAIR DRESSING. Nursing a Specialty. 609 Lafayette St., Jefferson City, Mo. O. J. BROOKS ARTIST PORTRAITS IN OIL FROM LIFE. PASTELS, CRAYONS. Studio 1512, North 5th Street, KANSAS CITY. - - - KANSAS. I will be in Columbia for the next few weeks at HOTEL = KENNEDY UMBRELLAS AND PARA-SOLS RECOVERED AND REPAIRED. No extra charge for fixing frame if cover is ordered, from 75c to $4.00. ELIAS KAPELOWITZ. TILL CURED. Mr. Frank Strain, Probate Judge, Phillipsburg, Kas, Sava: "I was troubled with plies for thirty years; in less than four weeks you were able to buy me a new man. When you examined me you stated what the cost of a cure was, and you required or require a payment of any part of the amount until the cure was effected." J. R. Sprankle, Capitalist, Cleveland. O. Writes: "I doctored for twelve years with physicians in New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Cleveland for plies and nurses and Cleveland for plies and nurses you cured me perfectly in ten days and while being cured I was not laid up an hour." Senator J. R. Burrows, President First National Bank, Smith Center, Kas., says: "Your treatment of me was very satisfactory. There have been no signs of trouble returning in any way. I was treated over ten years ago." Mr. Gee. Thels, Jr., President of the Thesis Cattle Co., Ashland, Kas., Says: "I can testify that you have entirely cured me of piles and I was not asked to pay a dollar until I was satisfied I was cured." Free Books Send today for our new page book for men, or two-page book for women, containing valuable information and testimonials. Either or both sent free and postpaid. R. OAK STREET, Kansas City, Mo. RUFUS L. LOGAN, Editor Columbia - - - - Missouri WOE FOR WARDEN Convict Beats Him and Then Elope with His Daughter. Portland, Aug. 12.—Harry Riley an ex-convict who was released from the Salem penitentiary Saturday afternoon, yesterday beat Elliott Parkhurst and forced Mrs. Parkhurst, daughter of J. T. Janes, formerly warden of the Salem penitentiary and a niece of ex-Governor T. T. Geer, to run away with him. Parkhurst knew Riley while a prisoner, as he was formerly a deputy sheriff of this county and had often visited the penitentiary. He met Riley at the depot when he was released for good behavior from a five-year sentence for burglary, took him to the ball game and in every way was treating him as a friend. While walking home with Mr. and Mrs. Parkhurst in the evening Riley suddenly turned upon Parkhurst and administered a severe beating. Then, according to Parkhurst's statement, he was robbed by the powerful ex-convict and forced to run for his life. Riley hailed a passing hack and was driven away with the woman. Neither has been seen since. It is believed that Riley fell in love with the warden's pretty daughter while he was a prisoner THE BEEF TRUST Evidence That It is Again in Active Business. Omaha special.—A general increase in the price of fresh beef throughout the country is contemplated by the packing houses of Omaha, Kansas City and Chicago. Already the prices have gone up in a number of Western cities, the retailers giving the reason that the packers have raised the prices to them. On certain classes the increase has been 2½ cents per pound. At the same time the prices of the live stock have not increased and the retailers are inclined to protest at having no excuse to offer their customers. It is reported from Council Bluffs that identical increases have been made in all markets, although all the large packers are represented in the city. The old suspicion of a beef trust is being revived. CARNEGIE ON GIFT Explains Object of His Benefaction to Village of His Birth. London, Aug. 12.—In handing to the fifteen representative citizens of his native town, Dunfermline, who were his guests at Skibo Castle early this week, the trust deed transferring to them two and one-half million dollars in five per cent bonds of the United States Steel corporation, and Pittencrieff Park, Andrew Carnegie explained the object he had in view in these words: "It is an experiment the object of which is to attempt to introduce into the monotonous lives of the toiling masses of Dunfermline more of sweetness and light, to give them, especially the young, some charm, some of the elevating conditions of life which their residence elsewhere would have denied, so that the child in his native town will feel, however far he may have roamed, that simply by virtue of being such, his life has been made happier and better." A RIHE OLD AGE A Woman Dies in Kansas, Who Was Born in 1767. Wichita, Kan., special—Mrs. Jeanetta White died here yesterday at the age of 136 years. She had a family Bible which gives the date of her birth as Jan. 16, 1767, not far from Louisville. She lived in this city 18 years with a daughter, Mrs. Mary Clark, who is 74 years of age. Her father came from Virginia and settled on the banks of the Ohio two years before this daughter was born. Until two weeks ago Mrs. White was hale and hearty, helping with the family work. She required nearly 18 hours' sleep daily. She had four children, all living, the youngest nearly 70 years of age and living in Tennessee. Her husband went Indian fighting before the youngest child was born, and she had never seen him since. FOUR LIVES LOST Elma, Ia., Aug. 12—Four persons were killed in a wreck on the Chicago Great Western late yesterday, near Devon. Three of the dead are Italians, whose namos are unknown. The fourth was the little daughter of Hans Nelson boss of the boarding car. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were badly injured and several others more or less hurt. Sheep are Struck Dead in Their Corrals ICE FELL IN HUGE CHUNKS Storm More Severe Than Reported -- Houses and Barns Wrecked-- Live-stock Injured Denver, Colo. Aug 13—Details of the storm which prevailed along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains show it has been much more severe than was at first reported. In some sections the halifall was unprecedented. In the neighborhood of Greeley and Eaton chunks of ice measuring in some instances ten inches in length, fell, and the damage wrought was immense. Sheep were struck dead in the corrals, and cattle and horses were severely injured. Farm houses and barns were wrecked and crop utterly wiped out of existence. In Southern Colorado the rainfall approached the proportions of a cloudburst, and traffic on the Rio Grande was stopped some time by the washouts. SWORE AT THE PRESIDENT Profane and Abusive Words Within Hearing of Mrs. Roosevelt Oyster Bay special. — Profane and abusive language was directed toward President Roosevelt and his family yesterday as they were driving up to Christ church here to attend the morning service. The offender was a resident of Oyster Bay named McCann. He was hustled away from the church unceremoniously by the secret service operatives. Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and two of his children, the president had driven to the village from Sagamore Hill to attend church service, as is their custom on Sunday mornings. Directly in front of Christ church the man McCann was walking along the roadside pushing a bicycle. As the president's carriage was about to turn into the driveway leading to the church grounds it passed McCann. Without provocation the man, with an offensive oath, demanded to know whether they wanted the whole road. This was followed by abusive and profane language. As the carriage stopped at the church door the president, greatly annoyed at the insult offered to Mrs. Roosevelt and the children, alighted and directed the attention of the secret service officers to the man and ordered that he be compelled to leave the vicinity of the church. McCann hesitated when ordered to move on, but as an officer was about to stimulate his movements he sprang on his wheel and rode away rapidly. While the incident was annoying to the president and his family, it is his desire that no action be taken against the man. WEALTH OF IOWA It Amounts to Nearly a Billion and a Half Dollars—Executive Council Has Finished Lits Work. Des Moines special.—With an increase of $5,229,345 in the railway assessment and an increase in the taxable value of all property in the state of $65,144,978 the executive council finished its assessment work this evening. The state levy was fixed at 3 mills or half a mill less than made a year ago. The council equalized the values on farm lands as returned by the counties, raising some of the counties and lowering others and placing the adjusted actual value of all lands in Iowa at $1,457,548,730, or but $2,024,703 higher than the actual value reported by the auditors. The railways are assessed at $56,537,369, against $51,307,950 last year, and all property in the state is given a taxable valuation of $637,985,369, against $572,840,391 last year. The principal railroads increases, are as follows:—Rock Island, $600,000; Great Western, $400,000; Milwaukee, $1,300,000; North Western, $1,100,000; Burlington, $720,000. PROUD OF HIS MOUTH New York, Aug. 13—George Johnson a negro waiter at Fort Hamilton, is proud of his large mouth, and for a small wager will put things into it to demonstrate its size. Yesterday two soldiers from the fort offered to bet the colored man $10 he could not put two golf balls into his mouth at the same time and close his teeth. Johnson took the bet and won the money, but in doing so sustained a double dislocation of the lower jaw. GENERAL POLITICAL LEGAL A Brief Resu SCIENTIFIC Chemical Basis of Life. Dr. Charles W. Littlefield of Alexandria, Ind., the specialist in germ studies, says that in recent experiments he has created life in the form of thousands of atoms or animated substances by a simple combination of salt ammonia and alcohol. In an ordinary glass dish he mixes one ounce of salt, six ounces of water and six ounces of 90 per cent alcohol. The mixture is spread on small plates and covered with an air-tight tube. In only ninety minutes, while the salt crystals were impregnated with hydrogen and volatile magnetism of the soultion, microscopic germs of life made their appearance and began to seek nourishment. They chauged in shape and actually moved to and from each other. The same man, about ten months ago, surprised the scientific world by demonstrating that he could restore life to dead animals and insects by using a light salt solution saturated with oil of the body. He contends that the secret of life is volatile magnetism. $5,000 for a Flea. Hon. Charles Rothschild of England has offered a reward of $5,000 for an Arctic flea to complete a collection. In addition he has fitted out a vessel to hunt for specimens. This flea is rare and only two have ever been secured. Keeping Cool a Fine Art The editor of "Health Culture," Dr. W. R. C. Latson, in the August number deals with "the fine art of keeping cool" and of avoiding suffering during the heated season. He makes the important distinction, however, that people suffer not so much because of the hot weather as on account of habits not adapted to hot weather. He condenses his suggestions into this brief and simple formula. Eat lightly, Bathe frequently in cold or cool water. Drink abundantly of water. Absolutely avoid stimulants Don't worry. Gartner's Pulse Controller. The medical profession is deeply interested in the recent invention of an apparatus which watches and registers the action of the heart and pulse of a patient under the influence of chloroform, cocaine or ether. It is the invention of Professor Gartner of Vienna, and consists of a watch-like box attached to the patients fore-arm. It has a dial and hands moved by fine springs so as to regulate the blood pressure vibrations precisely. Thus all danger of death in narcosis is obviated. GENERAL POLITICAL Roosevelt and Peonage President Roosevelt has sent a letter to Judge Jones of Alabama commending him for his attitude with respect to peonage and also denouncing the action of certain secret service agents in prematurely giving out plans of the campaign against peonage. The Populists Once More In a conference or Populist leaders at Denver, Col. Tuesday, the two factions of the People's party were re-united under a new organization. An address was issued announcing this action, regardless of all past differences and declaring the futility of any attempt to secure "the enactment of our truth, either through the Democratic or Republican parties." The Omaha platform of 1894 was re-affirmed, the main features of which are government money, government railroads and telegraphs, ownership of land for use only, American ships without subsides and direct legislation. The address was signed by ex-United States Senator Allen and others. Chairman Proctor's Reply The reply of Chairman Proctor of the civil service commission to the letter of ex-Postmaster-General Smith says that Mr. Smith has evaded the facts and begged the question respecting postal irregularities under his administration. Professional Nurses Scarce. The New York Medical Journal reports that trained nurses are scarce in the Philippines where a salary of $25 a week with board and traveling expenses is gladly paid. Weather Bureau reports show that recent Kansas floods were the most disastrous in loss of property since the establishment of the bureau. The loss amounted to $9,250,000. $ \therefore $ Miscellaneous Happenings $ \therefore $ LEGAL AND CRIMINAL First Peonage Conviction. In the United States circuit court at Montgomery, Ala., Monday James H. Todd and Anderson Hardy pleaded guilty to charges of peonage and were fined 1,000 each. This is the first conviction of peonage charge in the United States. State Buys Bloodhounds The state of Virginia has purchased in Ohio bloodhounds as provided by statute recently enacted. They will be trained for use of city and country officers. Boston Gas Conspiracy In a bill of equity filed at Boston charges have been made against J. Edward Addicks of Delaware, United States Senator Allee and others connected with the Bay state Gas Company of a conspiracy to defraud stockholders of millions through juggery of capital stock and of denying access to the books of the company. A receiver is asked for and restitution of funds misapplied. Indiana Race Riots. Two k'illed and twenty-two wounded, the police station wrecked, the county jail, with few windows left unshattered, the city in the hands of the state troops and a feeling of uneasiness pervading every one was the situation left by the race riots at Danville, Ill. Conditions remained quite the same the whole week. Daughters May Marry. Judge Bland, at Reading Pa., decided Wednesday that when parents fail to act w.h. wisdom in relation to marriage consents, the courts must step in and appoint guardians who will see that the future of daughters are not blighted. The case was that of a parent who refused to sign a marriage certificate. A Rock Island Defy. The Rock Island announced Wednesday that it would, operate the Southern Pacific lines in defiance of the railroad commission, of Texas and if necessary would take the matter into the federal courts, to establish the authority of the railroad commission. Dakota Divorce Invalid The British divorce court has decided, that a divorce granted in Dakota was invalid in England, in the case of D. S. Constandinidi against his wife. California Convict Chase. At breakfast time Monday fourteen desperate convicts in the state prison, at Folsom, Cal., broke from the line overpowering the warden and guard, secured arms, and taking the officers as protection from Gatlings, made good their escape into the surrounding mountains. All the week this band of outlaws has been at large with numerous posses and some of the state militia on their trail. The whole region has been terrorized. Extra Legal Action. Jennie Steer, a negress who poisoned Elizabeth Dolan, daughter of a prominent planter near Shreveport, La., was lynched by a mob while the funeral of her victim was in progress. This said to be the first instance of a negro woman being lynched. RELIGIOUS Dr. Campbell on americans. In a sermon at Ocean Grove, Dr. Reginald John Campbell, pastor of the City Temple, London, said that Americans were very optimistic, always busy looking for a fight, and were very happy when the fight results in their favor. They were as a rule, happy and contented, but were living for the pleasures of today, and not caring much for the morrow. Presbyterians More Numerous The general report of the assembly of the Presbyterian church for the past year shows growth. The membership is 1,967,477. To maintain all Presbyterian churches for the year, $12,909,338 was spent, and a total of $17,561,277 was devoted to gifts. Tre gradual falling off of the number of ordinations was remarkable this year. Miscellaneous President Pardons Philippino President Roosevelt pardoned on Wednesday Emilio Villamor, a prominent Filipino who in September, 1900 was sentenced to be hung. His pardon was recommended by the secretary of war on the ground that his offense was political. COMMERCIAL Will Control Lumber Market. Will Control Lumber Market. E. H. Harriman and J. J. Hill have secured large tracts of forest land in Northern California with the ultimate idea of controlling the lumber market of the world. Rock Island's Latest The Evansville & Terre Haute railroad, together with its subsidiary lines, has been acquired by the Rock Island system, Tuesday. Gasoline Auto Monopoly. Gasoline Auto Monopoly. George H. Day, president and general manager of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers, in an interview said that the twenty-six manufacturers within the association proposed to monopolize the making of gasoline automobiles in this country. To this end the association would refuse admission to any other manufacturer unless they should control valuable new inventions, so demonstrated to the satisfaction of the members of the association. M. Day said that the present twenty-six members produced 90 per cent. of the total output. The Edison Battery Again Thomas A. Edison in a prepared interview for the press, said that the new storage battery of decreased bulk which he promised the public over a year ago was now ready for limited production. He said that one of them had already made a successful test on a New York delivery wagon, and that it would average a third more mileage for half the weight. He claims that this battery will drive every other form of locomotion out of business within ten years. He said that within the last month 45 new recharging stations had been installed in New . Rival to Sugar Trust. It has been announced officially at New York that a new sugar refinery known as the Knickerbocker Refining Company would soon be ready for operation at Edgewater, N. J. on the lower palisades of the Hudson river. It is to be an independent refinery controlled by Western wholesale grocers, headed by George K. Ross of Cleveland Ohio. INDUSTRIAL Parry Opposes Publicity. Parry Opposes Publicity. David M. Parry, president of the American Association of Manufacturers, was the principal speaker before the Furniture Association. In his effort to show the necessity of organizing all employers against the encroachments of organized labor Mr. Parry antagonized particularly the proposed publicity law advocated by Charles Francis Adams. Mr. Parry said such a law would recognize by implication "the alleged right of labor unions to stop the business interests." Referring to the grafting walking delegates of New York, he declared that labor unions "the only organizations on earth that seem to prefer to be led by criminals, brigands and social outcasts." He objected particularly to the talk of the compromise and said that no dependence could be placed upon the action of legislators "whose political life is dependent to some degree upon the labor vote." Mother Jones at Oyster Bay Mother Jones at Oyster Bay After spending several days at New York, including a liberal entertainment at Coney Island Mother Jones went to Oyster Bay to arrange about her call on the president. She had with her three of the boy laborers from the textile mills, and her secretary. She was told the president would see only those having an appointment with him and was advised to write a letter requesting one. Thereupon she returned to New York. Judge Gray for Arbitrator. At a meeting of the four arbitrators representing the miners and the operators of the Birmingham, Ala., district Judge George Gray of Delaware was selected as the fifth arbitrator. Under the terms of the agreement the miners will resume work upon Judge Gray's acceptance. Another Labor War. Labor Unions at Marion, Ind., have declared war upon the employers' council, recently formed for protection and as a result it was announced that all of the factories n the district would be closed. Baptist Meting Ground One thousand acres has been purchased on the west bank of the Hudson river below West Point, N. Y., for the establishment of a large Baptist resort, combining the favorable features of Ocean Grove and Chautauqua. RELIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL World of Affairs EXECUTIVE Kearsage Makes Good Record The United States battleship Kearsarge arrived at Bar Harbor, Me., Sunday night after steaming across the Atlantic in less than 10 days. This finishes a remarkable record. Since she left New York 53 days before, she visited England, Germany and Denmark, steamed 8, 200 miles, been at sea 24 days, in port 29 days and during all this time has had not a single accident to her machinery, a break or a stop of any kind. Miller Goes to Work W. A. Miller, the discharged and reinstated foreman in the government printing office book bindery has resumed work. He took charge of workmen who are endeavoring to effect his dismissal. These men continued at work, but "under protest." Mexican Door for Chinese. Federal authorities of the Texas district have been compelled to place an extra force of inspectors on the Mexican border on account of the increase of smuggling of Chinese laborers since the new steamship line from China to Mexican ports began operation several months ago. This line has brought 4,000 Chinese a month into Mexico. Many of them come with the soul object of crossing the line into the United States. Drugs from Common Plants The department of agriculture has begun the preparation of a bulletin pointing out the desirability of utilizing certain plants to supply the demand for crude drugs now largely imported from Europe. Chinese Exhibitioners Unrestricted Immigration Commissioner Sargent has modified the regulations which offended intending Chinese exhibitors at the St. Louis world's fair, so that the later will be admitted to the United States upon the representation of their letters of credence vised by the United States consuls at the port of departure. The baggage of the Chinese minister to the fair, which was held by the treasury department, was ordered released on the ground that the commissioner who is an invited guest of the government, was entitled to all the courtesies shown diplomatic agents. EDUCATIONAL Teachers ...just Not Court The school boards of Chautauqua county, Kan., agreed not to employ teachers unless they signed a contract to refrain from courting or marrying during the school term. A major-y of the teachers object to this provision on the ground that it abridges their personal liberty and also tends to create in Kansas an army of unmarriageable old males. Course In Fire Protection. Armour institute, Chicago, has announced that beginning with September the first course in fire protection ever established. This will be in connection with underwriters' laboratories. The object of this training will be to decrease the enormous fire loss of this country, aggregating $150,000,000 a year, and the expenditure of $200,000,000 more for the maintenance of fire departments. The expert fire protector will not only understand the insurance business, but must be a chemist, an electrician, an architect and a builder. The student will be taught every process of fire extinction. King's Address to Women. King Edward in replying to a special address to the queen during their visit at Londonderry, Ireland, which is a center of education for women, said: "The higher education of women is one of the happiest features of the times." Coming to See Our Schools The Mosely commission to consist of about thirty prominent British educators, has decided to start for New York, October 3, there to begin an extensive investigation of the American school system. Railroad Accident Record The interstate commerce commission has reported that in the three months ending March 31 there were 300 persons killed and 2,854 injured in train accidents. All other accidents resulted in 827 killed and 11,481 injured. There were 1,650 collisions and 1,181 derailments. The damage to cars, engines and roadways by accidents amounted to $2,401,046. An Arkansas Planter By OPIE READ Printed by Permission and Copyright 1896 by Rand, McNally & Co. Chicago Sioux City Philosophy CHAPTER XI (Continued.) In prankishness he sought a refuge; he laughed, but she did not follow him. For a moment her black eyes were hard, then came a look of distress—and tears. He put his arm about her. "Why, my dear, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings; bless your life, I didn't. Why, of course, he shan't marry her. Who ever heard of such a thing? I'll talk to him—thrash him if you say the word. There, it's all right. Why, here comes Gld." She went into the house as Batts came up, glancing back at him as she passed through the door; and in her eyes there was nothing as soft as a tear. The old fellow winced, as he nearly always did when she gave him a direct look. "Are you all well?" Glideon asked, lifting the tails of his long coat and seating himself in a rocking chair. "First-rate," the Major answered, drawing forward another rocker; and when he had sat down, he added: "Somewhat of an essence of November in the air." "Yes," Gid assented; "felt it in my joints before I got up this morning." From his pocket he took a plug of to baco. "I thought you'd given up chewing," said the Major. "Last time I saw you I understood you to say that you had thrown your tobacco away." "I did, John; but, I gad, I watched pretty close where I threw it. Fellow over here gave me some stuff that he said would cure me of the appetite, and I took it until I was' afraid it would, and then threw it away. I find that when a man quits tobacco he hasn't anything to look forward to. I quit for three days once, and on the third day, about the time I got up from the dinner table, I asked myself: "Well, now, got anything to come next?" And all I could see before me was hours of bankering; and I gad, I slapped a negro boy on a horse and told him to gallop over to the store and fetch me a hunk of tobacco. And after I broke my resolution I thought I'd have a fit there in the yard waiting for that boy to come back. I don't believe that it's right for a man to kill any appetite that the Lord has given him. Of course I don't believe in the abuse of a good thing, but its better to abuse it a little sometimes than not to have it at all. If virtue consists in deadening the nervous system to all pleasurable influences, why, you may just mark my name off the list. There was old man Haskill. I sat up with him the night after he died, and one of the men with me was harping upon the great life the old fellow had lived—never chewed, never smoked, never was drunk, never gambled, neer did anything except to stand still and be virtuous—and I couldn't help but feel that he had lost nothing by dying. Haven't seen Louise, have you?" "No; but I have about made up my mind to go over there, whether she wants me or not." "I believe I would John. We haven't long to stay here, and nothing sweetens our sojourn like forgiveness. I don't mean it in sacrilege, but Christ was greatest and closest to His Father when he forgave the thief." "That's true," saaald the Major. "You may not be able to think very coherently, Gid, but sometimes you stroll into a discussion and bark the shins of thought." "Easy, John. I am a thinker. My mind is full of pictures when your fancy is checkered with red and blue lines. So you are willing to forgive her?" he added after a pause. "Yes, more than willing. But she isn't ready to be forgiven. She has some very queen notions, and I'll be hanged if I know where she picked The rain comes whether it is welcome or not. It is a popular fallacy that men who have never achieved success have nothing to bother them. Reputation is of such slow growth that it seems the allotted age of man should be extended. Printed by Permission and Copyright 1896 by Rand, Mnally & Co. Chicago them up. At times she's most unnatural." "Don't say that, John. I gad, sir, what right has one person to say that another person is unnatural? Who of us is appointed to set up the standard and gauge of naturalness? Who is wholly consistent? You may say the average man. Ah, but if everyone conformed to the average ther would be nothing great in the world. There is no greater bore than the well-balanced man. He wears us out with his evenness. You now what he's going to say before he says it." "I grant you all that; but the well-balanced man made it possible for the genius to make the world great. Genius is the bloom that bursts out at the top of commonplace humanity." "Yes, that's all very well; but just at present I'd like to have a little liquor. Be easy, though, and don't let the madman know what you're after." "There's not a drop in the house, Gid, but there's a demijohn in the office. Let's step out there." "No, I believe not, John," the old fellow replied, with a shudder. "Can't you bring it out?" "She'll see me if I do. You must go with me. Whisky that's not worth going after is not worth drinking." "You are right, John; but you have stated one of these truths that are never intended to be used except in the absence of something else that might have been said. Plain truths are tiresome, John. They never lend grace to a conversation." "What do you know about the graces of conversation? You are better fitted to talk of the disgraces of conduct." "Slow, John. But I know that a truth to be interesting must be whimor so blunt that it jolts." "But didn't it jolt you when I said that you must go into the office after the liquor?" "Yes; but cruelly, John. You must never jolt cruelly. I gad, I'm getting old. Do you realize that we have known each other intimately for 35 years?" Mrs. Cranceford came out upon the porch. "Ah, said old Gid, without changing his tone, and as if he were continuing a moral discourse, "thirty-five years ago we heard an old circuitrider preach at Gum Springs, and while we could not subscribe to his fiery doctrine, being inclined to the broader and more enlightened faith of the Episcopal church, yet the fervor and sincerity of his utterances made a lasting impression on us. Madam, I hear with much pleasure that Mr. Pennington is better." "Yes, he is feeling quite improved," she replied, merely glancing at him. "Did the Major think enough of him to tell you?" The Major looked at Gid, winked at him, and the old fellow believing that he knew what was wanted, thus answered: "Yes, ma'am, but I first heard it from the priest. He knows everything, it seems. I met him down the road and had quite a talk with him. By the way, I read a number of years ago a most eddyying book, 'The Prince of the House of David.' You doubtless have it in your collection, and may I ask you to lend it to me?" She had but small faith in the old fellow's sincerity, and yet she was pleased to see him manifest an interest in so goodly a book. "Yes, and I will get if for you," she answered, going straightway to look for it; and when she had passed through the door, Gid snatched a bottle out of his pocket and held it out toward the Major. "Here, John, hurry out there and fill this up while she's gone. Meet me around at the gate. Quick!" "Why, you old rascal, do you suppose me capable of complicity in such a fraud?" The shady side of the street is so popular on a hot day that men take off taelr hats to it. Women with big hats and summer silks are frequently found on the streets blowing at the weather. The waists worn by the women are made to deceive. "Oh, that's all right, John. Hurry up. I could get liquor, plenty of it, but yours always hits me where I live. I'm sick, I tell you, and hang it, I'm getting old. You don't seem to realize that I'm an old man, not long for this vain world. Take it John, and hurry up. Confound it, you won't be deceiving her; it would be an advantage taken of her unreasonable prejudice. You never saw me drunk and never will. Thunderdance, here she comes!" He stuffed the bottle back into his hip pocket and the Major threw himself back with a loud laugh. Mrs. Cranceford, handing the book to Gid, cast a suspicious look at the Major, who continued to shake. "Why, what has amused you so?" she asked. And now old Gid was nodding and chuckling in hypocritical diversion. "I was just telling him of the first time I borrowed a copy of this book," he said. "Walked four miles to get it, and when I returned, some rascal had greased the foot-log and I slipped off into the creek. Oh, it's very funny now, but it wasn't then; had to fight to keep from losing the book and came within one of drowning. Well, I must go. Ma'am, I'm a thousand times obliged to you for this storehouse of faith, and I assure you that I'll take the best of care that it shall come back to you in good condition. By the way, John, is your office locked? I'll step out there and get that paper." "Yes, it's locked. I'll go with you." "Oh, never mind. Let me have the key." "But you can't find the paper." "Well, let it go; I can get it some other time." The Major, slyly shaking, walked with him to the end of the porch. "You've played thunder," the old felow whispered. "I didn't think it of you. I gad, every chance you get you hoist on my on hip and slam the life out of me. Sick as a dog, too. Again, ma'am," he added, turning about, "let me thank you for this book. And Major," he said aloud, and "damn you," he breathed, "I hope to see you over my way soon." He swore at his horse as he mounted, and throwing back a look of reproach, he jogged off down the road. But he had not proceed more than a mile when a boy, urging a galloping horse, overtook him and gave him a bundle; and therein he found a bottle of whisky, with these words written in M. H. red ink and pasted on the glass: "You are an old fool." CHAPTER XII All day the clouds had been gathering, hanging low over the fields. At evening came a downpour of rain, and at night a fitful wind was blowing—one moment of silence and then a throb of rain at the windows. In his office the Major sat, looking over the affairs of his estate. It was noted that he preferr a stormy night thus to apply himself; the harshness of figures, the unbending stubbornness of a date, in his mind seemed to find a unity with the sharp whistle of the wind and the lashes of rain on the moss-covered roof. Before him, on yellowing paper, was old Gid's name, and at it he slowly shook his head, for fretfully he nursed the consciousness of having for years been the dupe of that man's humorous rascality. The plantation was productive, the old fellow had gathered many a fine crop, and for his failure to pay rent there could be no excuse, except the apologies devised by his own trickish invention. Year after year, in his appeals for further infulgence, he had set up the plea of vague obligations pressing upon him, some old debt that he was striving to wipe out and from which he would soon be freed; and then, no longer within the tightening grasp of merciless scoundrels, he would gratefully devote the proceeds of his energies to the discharge of the obligations held so lightly over him by the noblest man on earth. Once he returned from No man wants the whip at the hands of another, but provision for the lash should not be neglected. A prudent man will observe his wife closely in making his explanation. A lie is always insubordinate. Political ethics holds professorships in the school of revenge. New Orleans, whither he had gone to sell his cotton, with the story that he had been knocked senseless and robbed of his wallet, and in proof of this he produced a newspaper account of the midnight outrage, and exhibited a wound on the head, inflicted by the bludgeon of the footpad. And with such drollery did he recite this story that the Major laughed at him, which meant, of course, that his tenure of the old plantation was not to be disturbed. The memory of this rascally trick came back to the Major as he sat there looking over his papers. He recounted it all as a reminiscence of his own weakness, and he was firmly and almost angrily resolved that this season the old fellow should not waddle from under his obligations. Amusement was well enough; to laugh at a foible was harmless, but constantly to be cheated was a crime against his wife and his children. Children? Yes, for out of no calculation for the future did he leave Louise. Ther came atap at the door. Mrs. Cranceford had sent a negro boy with an umbrella and a lantern. The night was wild, and the slanting rain hit hard. Before he reached the house the wind puffed out his lantern, leaving him to stumble through the dark. As he stepped upon the porch there was a loud "hallon" at the gate, and just at that moment he heard his wife's voice. "John, go out there and see who that is," she said. He went round to the gate. His wife stood on the porch waiting for him. Presently he came back, walking rapidly. "Who is it, dear?" "A negro man. Margaret, we must go at once to Louise. Pennington is dying." With an inarticulate note of astonishment she fled to her room, to prepare herself for the journey, and the Major loudly commanded the carriage to be brought out. Lanterns flashed across the yard, under the streaming trees, and flickering in the gale that howled about the barn. Pale, impatient, and wrapped in a waterproof, Mrs. Cranceford stood at the front doorway. The carriage drew up to the gate. "Are you ready?" the Major asked, speaking from the darkness in the midst of the rain. "Yes," she answered, stepping out and closing the door. "Where is Tom?" the Major inquired. "He hasn't come home." "He ought to go. I wonder where he can be." "He could be most any place," she answered; and as she stepped under the umbrella to walk with him to the gate, she added: "But I think he is at Wash Sander's house." He helped her into the carriage, took a seat beside her, and shut the door with a slam. "As fast as you can!" he shouted to the driver. They sat a long time in silence, listening to the rain and the hoofs of the horses sloshing in the wet sand. The carriage stoped. "What's the matter?" "De bayou, sah." "Drive on." "De bridge is full o' holes." "Drive through." "De water's mighty high." "Drive through." Down they went with a splash. The carriage swayed, was lifted, was swung round—the horses lunged; one of the doors was burst open and the water poured in. Mrs. Cranceford clung to the Major, but she uttered not a word. Up the slippery bank the horses strained. One of them fell, but he was up in a moment. Firmer footing was gained, and the road was reached. Now they were in a lane. The Major struck a match and looked at his watch. It was nearly 2 o'clock. Across the fields came a light—from Louise's window. The carriage drew up at the gate. "That you, Major?" a voice asked. "Yes. Why, how did you get here, Jim?" "Tore down the fences and rode across the fields." "How is he?" the Major asked, helping his wife to the ground. "I haven't been in—been walking up and down out here. Thought I'd wait for you." At the entrance of the passageway Louise met them. She kissed her mother, saying not a word. The Major held out his arms toward her. She pretended not to notice this complete surrender; she took his hand and turned her face from him. The Sky. John Ruskin, the great art critic, wrote in his "Modern Painters." "The sky is not blue color merely; it is blue fire and cannot be painted." Per Capita Money. With a population of 5,000,000, Colombia has an aggregate circulation of $700,000,000 in paper currency. This is a per capita circulation of about $146, or nearly five times as much as we have in this country. The "per capita man" ought to be happy down in Colombia, but there is nothing in the record to indicate that he is. Sioux City Journal. THE COMMON HOUSE FLY IT IS A PROLIFIC TRANSMITTER OF CONTAGEOUS DISEASE New Worm is the Farmer's Friend New Worm is the Farmer's Friend "HOME, SWEET HOME!" $ \therefore $ Figs and Thistles With summer almost upon us and screens and awnings put on the hotels and residences it behooves the careful citizen to look to his health as at no other time of the year, and with this in mind his first attention should be directed to the common house fly. If not an exploded theory that flies are the scavengers of the air, it has been scientifically proven that man can do very well without them, for in those localities where proper precautions against their breeding have been taken a better average of health has been maintained and no trouble experienced because of any extra contamination of the air. Dr. L. O. Howard, the entomologist of the department of agriculture, is the authority for the statement that he generation of the house fly is limited to ten days, and when to this statement is added that a female deposits about 120 eggs at a time, simple calculation of the off-spring of a single fly that has chosen to remain with us during the winter in order to get an early spring start will result in figures that will startle and terrify. The whole number of children and children's children and children's children's children, and so down the line of figures during the summer is beyond belief and, when written, quite impossible of comprehension. As an illustration it may be assumed that a female fly deposits 120 eggs, from which are developed an equal number of male and female offspring. Taking this as a base for calculation and assuming that with each hatching of the resultant flies there will be an equal division of sex, it will be found that at the end of the seventh generation, or less than two and one-half months from the laying of the first egg, the enterprising Mrs. Fly will have acquired an interesting family numbering 5,657,003,559,320 individuals, the chief object of each of which seems to be to drown himself in the coffee or trim his finger nails on the point of the human nose. And it must not be forgotten that this calculation does not take into consideration the fact that there may in some hatchings be a preponderance of females, in which case the total would be startlingly augmented. According to Dr. Howard the dis New Worm is the The agricultural department at Washington has sent an expert to the Pacific coast to investigate the habits and general appetite of a new worm, which has made its appearance in the Waala valley. It is probably the most remarkable worm that has ever turned out from the laboratory of nature. It is the friend of the farmer. It is the only worm that has ever been known to prefer noxious weeds to the sweet cereals grown by the Washington husbandman. No professor of wormitude hereabouts has ever seen the like. The worm is coming down the fertile inland valleys in a crawling army a hundred miles long and several miles wide. Evereywhere its approach is heralded with acclaim by the farmers. There is talk among the legislators of imposing a fine for its destruction. It is also possible that "wormeries" may be started for its propagation. In appearance it is a small drab colored object with a surlated back and an incredible appetite for weeds. It eats kirtle-burr as a Mexican burro eats thistle. Smartweed is pie for it; even fennel and ragweed do not seem to tax the capacity of its stomach. Wheat fields over which it has pass- "HOME, SW .. Figs and Fruits depend on roots. It is the soul that sees. To shirk is to surrender. You forget to limp when you learn o laugh. Reverence is the sign of reality in religion. case that is most commonly transmitted by the house fly is typhoid fever, and to avoid the ill we must get at the root of the evil and effect a remedy. This is cleanliness about the house and yard, particularly about stables, for it is in these latter places that files breed. It has been found that when precautions were taken with regard to the cleanliness of stables the number of flies was so perceptibly diminished as to make them scarcely noticeable, with a corresponding diminution in disease of all kinds. With the germ theory finally developed and substantiated by experiments during a course of years it is now known that it is in this manner alone that disease is spread, and the fly is responsible for all that the mosquito, nea and one other little insect, unfortunately well known in many of the best families, are not. The first of all measures to be taken, says Dr. Howard on the subject, is to screen the house thoroughly, killing all flies and mosquitoes that may have got in before this is done. If the house once gets filled with files it is a difficult problem to eradicate them, but with these domesticated ones there is small danger—though much annoyance. The danger lies in the entrance of flies from an infected locality, for when they alight upon the food prepared for the table the disease germs that they brought with them from the neighboring house of illness are deposited on the food and the person who partakes of it is very likely to contract the disease. The close relationship between flies and disease and death is a matter that calls for the unremitting attention of all the people so that drastic measures may be taken to check the cause. Although every fly that enters the house does not carry the germs of typhoid on his feet he certainly does if he has lately visited a house where that illness exists, and it requires only the proper conditions for the inmates of the next place of his visitation to contract the illness.—Washington Star. Only the judge at a prize baby show knows how to sympathize with a baseball umpire. ed are weeded out as thoroughly as a farmer could do it. Cornfields remain untouched while the vegetation between the stalks is cut down and eaten. The worm travels six to eight feet per minute. In many places they number 100 to the square yard. On the farms near the coast they are spining webs with the apparent intention of turning into a new moth or butterfly. Millions are being drowned in the irrigation ditches which become almost choked with bodies when the onward march reaches them. It is claimed by persons connected with the State Agricultural Bureau that the worm is the product of moths which were accidentally brought over from China in the importations of Chinese vegetation by travelers from this state. Wherever the wonderful worm may hold forth in its original state it is certainly proving a blessing to the Washington farmers. When a man's foot gets tangled up with a woman's under the table and she gets mad about it, you can make her madder by pretending you thought it was somebody else. EET HOME!" Thistles .. Man's booty cannot be God's bounty. When the office is compelled to seek the man it's doughnuts to fudge that there is no salary attached. What a happy old world this would be if men who don't know anything would only keep it to themselves instead of telling it!