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She leaves a mother and two sisters to mourn her loss. She was 24 years old. Miss Lelia Wilson will give an entertainment at Fifth Street Hall Monday night, Dec. 21st. Proceeds for 2nd Baptist Church. See W. W. Lampkin for fruits, fancy candy and nuts for next week. Mr. June Miller, who was seriously hurt on a coal wagon some time ago, died last week. Old Catalogues Wanted. Any one having or knowing the whereabouts of any of the catalogues of Lincoln Institute, issued between the years of '79 and '80 will please inform the editor of this paper. Jefferson City Notes. There was a reception given at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Young, last Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr. r. Jamison and Miss Terressa Burnham who were married Thursday. Buy your Xmas goods at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City. Rev. John Jones preached an interesting sermon last Sunday evening to the young people. The young people of the Second Baptist church are preparing a very interesting program for the holidays. Best Watches at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City, Mo. Hiawatha will be reproduced by the students of Lincoln Institute Friday evening, under the direction of Prof. J. W. Damel. Xmas gifts at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City. Pres. Allen of Lincoln Institute was highly entertained by his class in "good morals and gentle manners" Saturday evening, Dec. 11th. Much credit goes to the class for the way they cared the entertainment during the evening. The President and members of the faculty expressed themselves as being much pleased. If your subscription has expired you should renew the same at once. Agents Wanted. The Professional World wants an industrious, energetic, honest man to take the general agency for the Professional World, in this state. Good salary paid to hustling agent. Address, THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD, Columbia, Mo. Huntsville News. Miss Mattie Hicks, of Sturgeon, visited Mrs. James Bagby, Sunday. Miss Dehilla Henderson has been ill with sore throat. Mrs. Fannie Brown, of Moberly, spent Sunday in Huntsville as the guest of Mrs. Georgia S. Robinson. Mrs. Mary Wilson has gone to Kansas City to live with her daughter. Miss Frances Finney is in Macon City. The public school is doing nicely; attendance good. Mrs. G. C. Chinn entertained the sewing circle last week. Mrs. Georgia S. Robinson is confined to her bed on account of a very sore throat and lagripe. Letters to Santa Claus. DEAR SANTA CLAUS:—I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a set of dishes and a stove and some candy and oranges; a wash tub and a ringer and board. I guess I will close. From Madrew Robinson to Santa Claus. HUNTSVILLE, MO. DEAR SANTA CLAUS:—I thought I would write you a few lines and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a wringer and a doll, a tub and a piano and some candy and oranges and a little iron. I guess I will close. From Goldie Tony. DEAR SANTA CLAUS—I thought I would write to you to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a little piano and some candy and oranges, a tub and wash board and ringer. This is all this time I guess. From Mary Lee Watts. HUNTSVILLE. DEAR SANTA CLAUS—I want you to brin me anything you want so, but i want a sute of close, and a cap and a drum and a piano. I have nothin more to sia, only papa is coming home Christmas. Independence News. Mr. and Mrs. John Rone, Jr., of Kansas City, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. A. Conner, mother of Mrs. Rone. The Second Baptist church of this city unanimously extended Rev. C. R. McDowell a call to take charge of their church. It is not thought by many that he will accept as he has only been on his present charge, Hannibal, Mo., two years. Prof. S. H. Nuttall is on the sick list, also Mr. B. C. Smith. The entertainment given at the A. M. E. Church last week, was a success. They realized $50.29. Mrs. Blake Brown, of Kansas City, was in town Monday and Tuesday visiting friends. The churches and lodges of the city are preparing for their Christ mas entertainments. The young men who are at Lincoln Institute are expected home during the holiday. Mrs. Griggs and Mrs. Brown, who have charge of the entertainment at the A. M. E. Church, Christmas night, report good progress. The "Curtain Club" composed of Mrs. M. I. Jenkins, M. A. Stanton, Pearl Noland, Lillian Bryant, Patience Parker, Julia Chrisman and Addie Bush, will be a pleasing part of the play. The parents of the young men from here, who are at Lincoln Institute, are well pleased with their reports for the 1st term. The average made by each student was not less than 88. Do you want your cut to appear in the Xmas issue of the Professional World! Temple Celebration. Rocheport, Mo.—The big anniversary and celebration of the Lone Star Temple No. 121 will be the order of the day Dec. 28th. The members are doing what they can to make it a success. Mrs. Lucy Sexton, W. P. is indeed a pusher for the S. M. T. Come one and all. H. J. BURTON. That Xmas Gift. In selecting Xmas presents for your friends had you ever thought that no more suitable gift could be made than a year's subscription to the Professional World. This will make your friend think of you every week in the year. Sewing and Dressmaking. I am again at my sewing rooms and prepared to do the latest style cutting and fitting of skirts and shirt waist. A well furnished reception room for my customers. Mrs. Minta Lange Huggard, 12 N. 6th street, COLUMBIA, MO. Phone 645 Mr. Thomas Bass has just completed a very large training barn, and from now on will do his training in his own barn. Mr. Bass ranks among the leading horse trainers of the state. He is progressing nicely in the work. Miss Effie Lillard is at home sick, but will soon be able to resume her school work, at Jonesburg, Mo. Ruth Scott is at home from Lincoln to spend the holidays. Miss Doshia Johnson will close her school work at Guthrie, Mo., this week. The South Side school (white) has closed, on account of scarlet fever. Messrs. Booth, Douglass and Cooper have removed their barber shop to a very nice room just across the street from their old place. They have a very large attractive shop, now. MAIDS AND MATRONS Find the watch sob the vogue. The fashion papers proclaim its wear and in fashionable centers it is uni- versally worn. The dainty beauty of mons Watch Fobs appeals to the eye and their moderate prices to the purse. WHEN U THINK OF WATCHES, FOBS, OR ANY ARTICLE OF JEWELRY, Think of C. W. Phillips, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. Columbia, Mo. --- LINCOLN INSTITUTE, MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH. DEPA College, Normal, Preparatory, College Preparatory, Training School, Carpenter, Blacksmithing, Farming and Gardening, Seawater Competent Teachers, Good Location,尔ern improvements, Buildings H School Certificates, I One of the best equipped schools in the great State of Missouri. First term o mation, write BEST Competent Teachers, Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Mod- ern Improvement, All Board Certified, are State School Certificates, Board only $8.00 per month. Mexico Notes. Classical, Sub-Normal, Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical, Shoe-making, Typewriting, smaking. ems and prepared to do the latest shirts and shirt waist. A well fur- y customers. Tata Lange Huggard, Phone 645 NONAL WORLD FREE for a year's Subscription will get it free until Xmas. SCRIPTION IN NOW AS CANDIES The Professional World will be at the great St. Louis World's Fair next year. We have a complete file containing a copy of every issue of the paper since, its beginning, and arrangements have been made with the State Historical Society to have the same bound and placed on exhibition at the exhibition. GO TO YEOHAM'S Bakery and Confectionery for the finest line of Toys and Holiday Coods. All Kinds of Candies and Nuts. : : : : : : : Everything fresh. 127 E. High St. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. A HOLIDAY .AD. IN THESE COLUMNS WILL BRING YOU TRADE Fairview Grocery. Corner Atchison St. and Fairview Boulevard, JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Nov. 18, 6t. VANTAGES. 1. Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Modi- cated by Steam, Diplomas are State Board only $8.60 per month. 2. the country for negroes. Supported by the opens Sept. 7th. For Catalogues and Infor- JAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M. Pres. Jefferson City, Mo. VOL. III. NO. 7 Nothing nicer for an Xmas gift than a nice box of candy..... At the World's Fair. A full line of Staple and fancy Groceries and country produce EVER NEW AND FRESH. Normal, Instrumental, Vocal Wood-working, Machinery, Furniture, Cooking, Laundering. GIRL LEFT TO DIE IN THE ICE Is Dropped Through Hole in Ice by Rowdy Pupils. Sullivan, Ind, Dec. 19—Failing to disclose the nature of her Christmas "treat" to the members of her school, Miss Erlene Sinclair was bound to an iron trough and dropped through a hole in the ice on a pond by her pupils, and there left to a fate that was nearly death. When benumbed and unconscious, she was rescued by some passing farmers. Miss Sinclair is the teacher of school district 18, known as "unlucky 18" because it is reputed to contain the most unruly set of pupils in the county. Agrees to Give Pupils "Treat." Agrees to Give Pupils "Treat." According to the established customs in the country districts, Miss Sinclair agreed on demand to give her pupils a "treat" before Christmas. However, she refused to disclose the nature of the treat and then the trouble started. The members of the school range from 8 to 20 years of age, and the larger boys have caused the teacher, who herself is only 19 years of age, all kinds of trouble. When she applied for the school she was warned that it was known as "unlucky 13," and advised to seek employment elsewhere. She was told of the conditions and informed that previous teachers had been driven from the school. She declared she did not have any fear and accepted the position, "13" and all. TO PASS ON COLLEGE BUILDING Fine New Structure at Parsons College Ready for Trustees. Fairfield, Ia., Dec. 16.—The board of trustees of Parsons college is in session to pass upon the new buildings which have just been completed. They are Foster Science hall, Fairfield hall and the central heating plant. The former was erected through the generosity of T. D. Foster of Ottumwa, and Fairfield hall was built by the citizens of Fairfield. The old main building, Ankeny hall, was burned a year ago last August. Hastily fitting up the ladies' dormitory for school purposes the sessions were held in that building last year. Work was begun on the new buildings at once, and as a result college opened this year in the two new buildings, and it is hoped four more new buildings will be ready for occupancy by next September. They will be a gymnasium, a collegiate building, a chapel and a library building. These buildings have been secured largely through the efforts of Rev. Frederick D. Hinitt, Ph. D., the president of the institution. DISCUSS TRADE WITH CANADA Speech Delivered by John Carlton Before Chamber of Commerce. Boston, Mass., Dec. 16.—John Carlton, a member of the Canadian parliament, delivered a forceful address upon the subject, "Reciprocity With Canada," before the Boston Chamber of Commerce today. The tenor of his address was that the United States must grant more liberal tariff provisions or Canadian tariff rates would eventually be advanced. Absolute free trade, he said, between the two countries was impossible. In conclusion he said: "The critical hour is at hand when Canada will have arrived at the parting of the ways and will decide whether she shall cultivate intimate and natural relations with the United States, or whether she shall put up her tariff wall against the country and become a component part of a great imperial trade federation. The United States can decide that the latter shall be the case by maintaining its present tariff policy." SON WINS BRIDE FROM FATHER Both Wanted to Marry Same Woman And the Boy Wine. New York, Dec. 16.—In friendlily rivalry with his father to win the same woman, Edward, son of Henry Ballard, of Passaic, N. J., has won. Both were in love with Miss Grace Thompson, housekeeper for the family. The father, on what he thought to be his deathbed, withdrew from the matrimonial race. When Edward Ballard and Miss Grace Thompson were married on Nov. 29 what then was supposed to be the ending of the rivalry was brought about by the gradually falling health of Henry Ballard, the father. Supposed to be critically ill, the father called his son to his bedside and asked him to marry Miss Thompson, and an immediate celebration was arranged. A BIG BLIZZARD IN THE EAST Blinding Snowstorm Raging In the Catskill Mountain Region. New York, Dec. 16.—A blinding blizzard last night extended over the entire Catskill mountain region. Heavy snow extends over northern New York. At Saranac lake from eight to ten inches of snow fell. Reports from the Adirondack region say a driving snowstorm prevails there. So Says Senator Morgan in Recent Speech ATTACKS ROOSEVELT'S POLICY He Thinks that Cuba May be Cause of Trouble Between This Country and Germany Washington, D. C., Dec. 16.—In discussing the Cuban reciprocity bill in the senate yesterday Senator Morgan again severely criticized President Roosevelt's course in regard to Panama and warned Cuba that as the United States had broken faith in that matter the island had best look carefully to its own interests. In this connection he said that Germany might see fit to do in Cuba what the United States had done in Panama and then there would be war, as both the kaiser and the president were thirsting for blood. Mr. Morgan took occasion to refer frequently to the Panama canal treaty and to what he denominated "presidential usurpation." He declared that the United States were becoming affected to the core with covetousness and said the country seemed to be bullying with doubt as to whether it should go over entirely or pursue the better course followed by our national fathers. So far as he was concerned he would not be so mean as to yield to a temptation simply to advance the commercial interests of his state. He asserted that the United States would do as it might please with the island of Cuba, and added: "She is now fettered to the decks of our warships as firmly as Professor Langley's airship was ever attached to his houseboat." Discusses the Message. Discussing the president's message, he said the chief executive had failed to execute the Spooner law because it was distasteful to him and declared that he had not succeeded in formulating any satisfactory excuse for his course. He predicted that the time would come when Cuba would "clip the threads that restrain her and bind her to us and again float off into the sea of liberty." In such an effort, he continued, Cuba might find a friend in Germany, which might follow our example and create a state of independence in a night and then annex it with the coming sunrise. No doubt there would be fighting, for who, he asked, "is more eager to fight than Emperor William or our own strenuous president?" He then proceeded to say that only yesterday he had met a great Democrat who had "had a place in our affairs only second in importance to the presidency and had made a name for himself in diplomacy (evidently meaning former Secretary of State Olney), who had bowed his head as he said: 'For the first time in my life I have to confess that I am ashamed of the attitude of my country.' COUNSELS HAVE SHARP TILT Lawyers Make Incolent Remarks and Call Each Other Liars. New York, N. Y., Dec. 16.—A sharp tilt between the counsel enlivened the opening of the United States Shipbuilding hearing today. Mr. Uthrine characterized the statement by Mr. Untermeyer as "Almost insolent" and the lie was passed on both sides. Mr. Guthrie spoke of the "deliberate falsehood" on the part of Untermeyer, who retorted in terms equally as strong. Guthrie resorted to files in the case and a copy of Morgan, Harges & Co.'s letter which he took away with him yesterday, thereby preventing its publication. Untermeyer then resumed the examination of George W. Perkins, of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co. Perkins testified that he knew but very little about the shipbuilding company at the time of the sale of the Bethlehem plant but said the contract for the sale provided that Morgan & Co. would receive the actual amount of cash advanced for the Bethlehem company, $5,000,000 in stock being taken in lieu of all profits and interest on the investment and to have legal option on the organization of the shipbuilding company. EIGHT TEAMS ARE STILL TIED Today is Fourth Day of Six Day Bicycle Race. New York, Dec. 16.—The fourth day of the six day bicycle race found eight teams still tied for first place with the score at 10 o'clock 1409 miles and 9 laps. Moran and Keegan lag behind the other three teams and have little chance of catching the leaders, though the pace is very slow. GENERAL POLITICAL LEGAL SCIENTIFIC Man in Carboniferous Age. In a shaft just sunk by a coal company near Cherokee, Kan., a box made of bark containing arrowheads of flint has been found imbedded in the fire clay below the second vein of coal at a depth of 50 feet. The coal veins had not been disturbed at that point. The box is fossilized and is believed to indicate to scientists the existence of human beings before the carboniferous age. Consumption Serum Fails. The tuberculosis serum discovered by Prof. Mamorek, formerly of the Pasteur Institute at Paris, is now said by Paris physicians to be a failure. Prof. George Dulafiafo reported to the academy of medicine Tuesday that of seven of his patients on whom Prof. Mamorek tried the serum five became worse and died. Other failures were also reported. Life Buoy a Success. The globular life saving buoy invented by Doenvig was tested in a severe gale off the Skaw, Denmark, Tuesday. It carried the inventor and four others over the crest of the waves from a vessel 1,400 yards off shore and landed them in safety. There was a slight jolt when the big ball grounded on the beach. Blindness From Appendicitis. Miss Florence Wilson of Brooklyn, N. Y., has suddenly been stricken blind as the result of an operation for appendicitis last spring. When the patient was recovering from the operation blood poisoning set in and a clot of blood has now formed on the brain, causing loss of sight. Oculists say there is hope of her recovery. Antarctic Expedition Rescued. The steamer Antarctic, bearing the Nordenskjold Swedish Antarctic expedition, was reported last week to have been rescued by an Argentine warship. It had been crushed in the ice since last spring. INDUSTRIAL N. Y. Central Adopts Electricity. The policy of the New York Central railroad looking toward the general use of electri clomotives was definitely launched last week when it was announced that thirty of such locomotives of new design capable of hauling a train sixty miles an hour had been ordered from the General Electric company. This is the largest order for locomotives every placed in any country. At the same time steam turbine generators of 7,500 horse power each were ordered. The Amrelican Locomotive company will fill a part of the order. Economy contemplated is not so much a saving of fuel as in cost of maintenance. The suburban trains will have motor cars. The Boll Weevil Convention. Under the call from Gov. Heard of Indiana a convention of cotton growers met at New Orleans and approved the plan of establishin a non-cotton growing zone along the Texas border in the hope of preventing the further advance of the boll weevil. They also asked the legislature to make it a crime to bring the weevils into the state and to prohibit the shipment of cottonseed or any farm product from any states where the boll weevil exists unless certified to be fumigated. A special commission with $25,000 for its support is asked. The governor was asked to call an extra session of legislature for these purposes. To Test Publicity Law. In the execution of the publicity law enacted by the last congress Commissioner Garfield of the department of commerce and labor sent out a list of perfunctionary questions to the large corporations. The Standard Oil company has refused absolutely to answer and it is expected to test the department under the new law. Most of the other trusts have sent replies. National Contractor's Association. A call has been issued to all the leading building contractors of the country for delegates to a convention at Chicago December 10 for the purpose of forming a national association of building contractors. The avowed object is to do away with sympathetic MISCELLANEOUS Perry Heath Makes Denial. In his paper, the Salt Lake Tribune, the Republican national committee, published in full the Bristow report, which reflects on Heath's conduct as first assistant postmaster general. Editorially Mr. Heath says that Bristow has been pursuing him from the time he entered the department and repeats his denial of all charges. strikes and the union restriction in the use of machinery or materials. Low Water Closea Milla. The manufacturing industries of Maine have been greatly handicapped by the low water in the streams of that section. The Lockwood Cotton mills at Waterville have been added to the list of mills already closed from this cause and many others are running only part of their machinery. Officera Must Study Brig-Gen. bilis in his report as president of the army war college says that the officers of the army are neglecting to study the military problems confronting the United States and that these should form a part of the college work. He suggests the great working out of war game. Winter Wheat Damaged. The government crop report issued December 1 says that lack of moisture and the Hessian fly have seriously damaged winted wheat in Kansas, Missouri and Indiana. EDUCATIONAL Another Blow at Football Before the annual convention at New York of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland, Mr. Pandon of Bordentown, N. J., said that woman's sense of sympathy and compassion was being injured by her attendance at football games. He quoted an exclamation he heard a young girl make at a recent game. She said, "Why don't they take that injured man off the field and let the game go on" Dr. Peabody of Groton school also thought that the game was being oveedone, though he favored it in its milder form. Urges Teaching of Morals. That the public schools must take up the teaching of morals was the point of a spirited discussion by Prof. M. L. Perrin of Boston university before the Massachusetts Teachers' association. Lack of humility he declared to be one of our chief weaknesses, adding: "Our fathers did chores, our sons refuse to, and put the same energy into football. Our girls decline to do housework. We should teach it. We are on the border of despotism and the schools can cure it." Harvard's Dyspepsia Mill. As the result of an inquiry into the growing tendency toward dyspepsia and indigestion among Harvard students, President Eliot has ordered closed "Snow's Lunch Room," the oldest and most famous eating house in Cambridge. here, for nearly twenty-five years, men from morning until midnight have revelled in all sorts of indigestible and unheard-of concoctions, termed "hot dog," "horses' necks," etc., to the detriment of their health and morals. Schols Not Unmoral. In response to the recent charge of the Rev. W. M. Goer of New York that our public schools are unmoral, President Schurman of Cornell declares that 65 percent of his freshmen who come from public schools are church members while only 56 per cent of those from private schools are so. President Ellot of Harvard says he finds that the "lusty young pagans" are "quite as apt to come from private schools as from public schools." Honor Among Hazers. Twenty sophomores of Rutgers college, at New Brunswick, N. J., have been suspended by the faculty for two weeks for hazing a fresman. When two of the leaders were accused, their eighteen accomplices voluntarily confessed their share in the affair and all were suspended. Ware to Resign. Commissioner of Pensions Eugene R. Ware has announced his intention of resigning in a few months to resume his law practice. It is said that he resents the constant criticism of those who want a very liberal administration of the pension laws. Taylor Wants More Ships. Admiral Taylor, chief of the bureau of navigation, in his annual report, recommends a large increase in the ships and officers of the navy. He also recommends a general staff. Military Life Depressing. The most talked of officer in the German army is Lieut. Blise, who has been arrested for writing a novel picturing German army life as it is to the men who form the vast organization. He describes the unchanging routine and tedium of garrison duty as being deadening to every noble aspiration and resulting in either a life of indulgence for those of a coarse nature or in suicide for those of refinement. EXECUTIVE Wilson Reports on Weevil. Wilson Reports on Weevil. In his seventh annual report, made public Monday, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson deals extensively with the boll weevil, which he says represents a very grave problem, "as the invasion of these insects must necessarily mean a complete revolution in present agricultural methods." He recommends that a special fund should be appropriated for immediate use in studying this problem and that it should not be less than $600,000. He calls attention to the damage from other insects and says that the root-rot disease of cotton will aggregate a loss of several million dollars annually. In spite of all efforts the boll weevil is constantly spreading north and east from Texas and unless checked will surely reach all of the cotton growing states. His department is endeavoring to learn how to measure accurately the essential qualities of grain as a preliminary to a system of grading. Experiments have shown that perishable fruit such as Bartlett pears, can be marketed successfully in Europe by means of shipment in refrigerators. Direct shipments of American winter apples to Paris were inaugurated during the year. Exports of farm products for 1903 amounted to $787,000,000, of which one-quarter was grain, another quarter meats and one-third cotton. Postal Men Accuse Bristow. Many of the postal employees who were criticised in the report of the fourth assistant, have hit back by making accusations against Mr. Bristow. They say that he got some of the snuggled cigars and that his son was on the payroll without having performed any duty. A Year's Coinage. Mint Director Roberts' annual report shows that the mints at Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco broke all records, colning 250,782,482 pieces of money. The gold imports amounted to $44,982,027 and the exports of gold were $47,090,959. Recognition of Servia. The state department has given credentials to John B. Jackson as minister of the United States to Servia, he being also minister to Greece and Roumania. It is expected that these credentials will soon be presented to King Peter. Treasury's November Deficit. The treasury's December 1st statement shows that the November receipts were $44,692,594 and the expenditures $47,427,788, leaving a deficit for the month of $2,735,194. LABOR AND CAPITAL The Western Miners' Strike. The Western Miners' Strike. Major-General Bates, who was sent to Colorado to investigate the disturbances in connection with the miners' strike, has reported that these amount to insurrection against the state of Colorado, but that the state militia was able at present to preserve order at both the Cripple Creek and Telluride districts, hence he thought federal troops were then not needed. The unions in the northern part of the state decided on Sunday to accept the proposition of the operators on the new schedule with an eight-hour day. The sheriff at Telluride arrested twenty-eight strikers on the charge of being vagrants and ordered all idle men to leave the town. This policy is being opposed by the miners' federation and steps were taken to test the legality of such action. Governor Wells of Utah declared his intention of calling an extra session of the legislature to provide for the expenses of an indefinite military occupation of the strike districts of his state. Unlone Threaten Grand Opera An interruption in the New York opera season was threatened by a controversy between the Musical union of that city and the orchestral leaders of the Metropolitan opera house. The union demands that the two women harpists of the orchestra be compelled to pay $100 and join the organization or else be discharged. The management is in a quandary, as the harpists have contracts Cleveland Declines. In a letter to Editor McKelway of the Broklyn Eagle former President Grover Cleveland has taken cognizance of the boom started some time ago for the presidential nomination by the Democracy. Mr. Cleveland says that he has not for a moment thought that in any circumstance should he "ever again become the nominee" of his party, and that his determination is unalterable and conclusive. for the season and refuse to become unionists, as that would necessitate a declaration of citizenship and both are foreigners. New York Cabmen Win. The New York cabmen who went on strike last week won a prompt and decisive victory within three days when their employers granted the demand of ten hours off instead of nine and two hours extra for meals, with pay same as before, at $2 a day, and their union recognized. In return for these concessions the employers obtained from the union a guarantee that there shall be no strike in the future until the matter at issue has been submitted to arbitration. Girl Stenographers Organize. The female type writers and stenographers of Washington, D. C., are to be organized and affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. They will demand more pay, shorter hours and more time for lunch. Their present work-day is 7 hours. Janitors or Janitresses. The Chicago Federation of Labor has been called on to determine the respective rights of the organized janitors and janitresses of that city. The former complain that they are steadily being replaced by their female rivals. COMMERCIAL Baltimore Bell Foundry Fails. A receiver has been appointed for the Henry McShane Manufacturing company, the largest manufacturers of chime bells in the country, located at Baltimore. The concern was tied up by the stringency in the money market and slow collections. Assets are said to be $500,000 and liabilities $250,000. The factory was founded fifty years ago. Huntington Not So Rich. The estate of Collis P. Huntington, who died at his camp in the Adirondacks in 1900, which at the time of his death was supposed to be worth between $75,000,000 and $80,000,000, has just been appraised at $28,301,765 net, the gross being $37,390,811. Armour's Wheat Deal. J. O. Armour is said to have made $210,000 in a single day from a partial corner in wheat which enabled him to put 6,000,000 bushels on the market Tuesday at a profit of 3½ cents a bushel. A slight break in price resulted. Union Pacific's Big Earnings. In spite of the increase in operating expenses and the disastrous June floods, the report of the Union Pacific railroad shows an earning capacity of 91/2 per cent on $200,000,000. Three Cent Advance in Oil. Another advance in oil was made Monday when Pennsylvania crude went up to $1.85 a barrel. SOCIOLOGICAL Plinanthropy and Plunder. The Kev, Thomas R. Slice, in an address at Cooper institute, New York, Sunday, said it was a delusion to suppose that giving of enormous sums to benevolent institutions by the money classes who acquired wealth dishonestly was doing good. "It is all very well," he said, "to have hospitals, institutions of learning and libraries, but when one considers that the moneys expended for those purposes are the results of plunder, it is sufficient to make one shrink from the thought." Problem of Car-Crowding. A new and practical solution of the problem of over-crowding street cars in larger cities has just been found by the London authorities. Passengers, whether men or women, who insist on getting on a car that is already full are arrested and fined on a charge of alding and abetting conductors in disregard of the anti-crowding law. Carnegie Pitles Rich Boys. Carnegie Pites Rich Boys. At a banquet of the St. Andrew Society of New York, Monday, Andrew Carnegie expressed deep pity for the boy born a son of a millionaire. He thought the Scotch children were more fortunate in being born poor. Odell Has Hle Way. The resignation of Chairman Bruce of the Republican county committee at New York Wednesday was generally regarded as an evidence of Gov. Odell's power as the new Republican boss of the state machine. The governor and the senator have again conferred and given out narmony interviews, but these are taken with a grain of salt by the knowing ones. An Original Story in Two Parts a a a Part the Virst BARS afterwards, when| “Je mie duis egare—" he bogan again, |one glimpse of it. I heard also that he looked back to the|and again faltered. Jone 1s admitted now; that 1s the r Y ‘events of that night, he| His command of the French tongue|son I determined to see just a little felt as if the whole «tlscened to have vanished beyond re-|this way.” fair had been a dream, | call, “But why choose the night?” Be} with all a dream’s cur-| “Why don’t you speak English?” she “Chance. I wish it had been da fous unreality and yet/said, “I can speak your language a|then I should most assuredly not ha 4 startling distinctness. |little.” She spoke with the faintest| jumped that wall, If I had come tl 2 He had been sent to| touch of accent, jatternoon, would there have been S Lillie on business con- “You speak it perfectly,” he replied. | chance of admission for me?” nected with his firm,|“I hope you will forgive me for tres- She shook her head, of which he was the| passing in your grounds?” “L have no visitors at all,” she sa gunior partner. The! “How did you come in?” she Inter-| stiffly. “We Mve quietly here. 1 sh GT er) ee er ng funior partner, The Dusiness was concluded and all pre- parations were made for his return the next day. The last two days he had found time to explore the neigh- borhood, and he had intended to spend the last afternoon in a long ride round by the Avenue do la Gare to seo an extremely picturesque old house, which, with {ts gardens, constituted ‘one of the places of interest of the town, Lately, he was told, it had been let, and the public were no longer ad- mitted, But he had looked forward to seeing what he could of it ani he de- termined to gain an entrance if posst- ble, Unfortunately the day had been wet and stormy, and he had put off his ride till the evening, hoping it ‘would clear. After his early dinner he went to the hall door and looked out, ‘The sky ‘was most uncompromisingly black, but the rain had ceased. He ordered his horse and set off. Out in the open country it was even blacker and more dreary. He had ridden some distance when he came to the foot of the long hill which terminates the avenue. Then he knew that he was not far from the house, He dismounted, that the horse might climb more easily. It {sa long, steep hill, and the wind came tearing down the narrow incline with a terrific force. At the top the hurri- cane was still flercer, and a sudden whirl of wind caught his cap and swept ft away into the darkness. He put out bis hand instinctively to save It, at the same time loosening bis hold on the horse's bridle. In an instant the horse, already frightened, had jerked himself free and turned back to the town. The sound of his hoofs as he clattered down the hill was soon lost fn the roar of the wind. It was an awkward predicament, but he had to make the best of It. To the left was a low stone wall that he thought must be part of the boundary wall of the garden he so longed to see. He stood leaning over, trying to peer own into the depths below. He could fee dimly the ground beneath, and a sudden reckless notion took possession of him. He determined to jump down ‘and explore without permission, The real entrance to the house he knew was in a lane off the main road, a lane which he would certainly never be able to'find that night. The drop was ‘@ deeper one than he had calculated ft would be. He alighted with a splash in a shallow stream of water. At that moment the moon broke through the clouds and showed him the stream, rip: pling along just under the wall, A footpath ran close to the water, and this he followed for some distance, un- til it struck abruptly at right angles across the grass, Soon he was under the shade of heavy trees, and so shel- tered that scarcely a breath of wind reached him, though he could hear tt swaying tho branches above his bead. Presently the path lost itself in a sort of clearing. Here the grass was cleanly cut and rolled, and felt like ‘a carpet under his feet. He was sur- prised to find, !mmodlately In front of him, a small, peaked summer house. A Mght from a little window at one side threw a misty glow out into the darkness. He went up to it, but the ‘curtains were closely drawn from with fm, As he stood considering it, the oor was opened, ‘Ihe door was bullt fnto the framework of the wooden wall, and he had uot noticed it. Be fore he had time to step back into the shadow of the trees a girl appeared "The moon's ray fell directly on her face, and he never forgot the tmpres sion of utter weariness that her face gave him, Her brows were drawn intc ‘an impatient frown, and she sighed as she folded her arms and leant back Against the door, He expected she would be one of the new tenants. As she had not seen him he ventured tc move sligntly away, But she instant ly caught the sound, slight as it was and turned her head. “Je vous demande pardon,” be be “pardou—” and then the ghostly ‘of the moonlight on the girl's face dered him and he stopped. “Je me crois bien," she sald, with ¢ slight amile, staring at bim a surprise that equaled his own, ] 2 Science and Industry ‘Phe bureau ‘of labor statistics at) Contagious eye ai Washington, has put out a report|among the children | ‘whieh shows that the average advance |New York City until in prices of food has within the last | {ected was estimated five years been 17 per cent., and that |children suffering frc the average incroase in wages has/at home or sent to t fbeen at about the same rate, The in-/a strict quarantine y jorease in both is loss than it has been | schools, The diseas asd to be. almost stamped out. @ oa “Je mie suis egare—” he began again, and again faltered, His command of the French tongue seemed to have vanished beyond re- call, “Why don’t you speak English?” she sald. “I can speak your language a little.” She spoke with tho faintest touch of accent, “You speak it perfectly,” he replied. “I hope you will forgive me for tres- passing in your grounds?” “How did you come in?” she Inter. rupted, “Well—over tho wall. I must beg you to excuse me, [am entirely in the wrong, of course, and if you will kindly show me the road out again I shall be immensely obliged to you.” “But why did you come?” She glance: ed at him, taking in his hatless condl- tion and his wet boots. “Dou you know, you look ridiculous!” “[ daresay, I have lost my horse, OC UMEGELY, E HAYE UHR HOTU | ouNCOHIABIOCA SHAKE JAEHQ’ SHOMIOA GATE Ue opening deer. due Went up t Sa. fea : aaa Es a Nee fi et mA a f} SEE? Ne Advan A it\{AZ& EZR ( ACESS aah | \Gy i 77 Y RS | AiaderGhe Seo ae DAN 7E® yy AS oN tae st ON i RNG ii \ el | \ ll ; ge ey iP NS) i i i PP a SN) snes i } ty Ver) Vara ge Ud > oT GC Cees ). 2 Oy Ws <3) AO Le Nea | Ga Pes N he <7 \\\\ : = /f r A.) we ] \W | weLL Dt ag Ny \ Pah eet a \ \ Ail Ah Hy ig \ \ [or ie ft Al N \ ie") @ Hf > A Gp \Eq Ses] a, | OLN oa \ di} JA \olt PS Y \ ba \ vy YD G SF 3 fe To a... So es <> \ . and tne wind blev away my cap on the hill, and unluckily I plunged into the stream of water under your wall. I don't wonder that you take me for a burglar or a highwayman or any ono else equally disreputable.” “{ did not say I took you for a bur- glar, or even a highwayman. I take you for just what you are—an adven- turer.” “A harmless one, then, 1 beg you to belleve I had no Intention of coming out In that character when I started for my rido this evening.” “You mean you had no Intention of exploring my garden tn that charac ter?” He laughed a little awkwardly. “{ have been told so much of the beauttes of your garden, madam, that 1 felt £ could not leave Lille without t} Contagious eye diseases increased t]/among the children in the schools of 2|New York City until the number af: t|fected was estimated at 60,000. Then t children suffering from it were kept s|at home or sent to the hospitals, and |a strict quarantine placed on all the n| schools, The disease now bas been ‘almost stamped out. a ‘one glimpse of it, I hearg also that no one {s admitted now; that {s the rea son I determined to see just a little In this way.” “But why choose the night?” “Chance. I wish it had been day; then I should most assuredly not have Jumped that wall, If T had come this afternoon, would there have been a chance of admission for me?” Sho shook her head, “t have no visitors at all,” she said, stiffly. “We live quietly here. I shall have to take you through the house; am afraid you would not be able to find your way to the gate by the gar- den, Come this way.” He followed her into the summer house, which he fould was scarcely a summer house, so luxuriously was it furnished. The walls were lined with bookshelves, the carpet was soft and thick, and the chars were deep and comfortable. A shaded lamp burned on the table, She went across to another door at the far end and opened it They entered @ long, narrow passage, lighted by two or three small swing- Ing lamps. Ag she walked in front of him, he had ample opportunity to no- lice her, but afterwards he found it was only a general {mprossion that he carried away, He remembered that she was tall—her eyes had been almost on a level with his as they had stood for a moment in the room; that her dress was of some soft, light gray ma- terlal that made her dark eyes appear still darker; but he could never recall any Getalls, At the end of the passage she opened another door, and they passed {nto a large, dim hall, lighted only by one huge candlestick that stood on a table against the wall. “You will have the satisfaction of ——$___—_ Verbatim et Literatim, | A Western teacher, instructing a class {n composition, sald: “Do not a|attempt any flights of fancy; be your- {selves and write what fs in you.” The t.|following day a. bright pupil handed n|tn the following: “We do aot attempt {any Altes of fancy, rite what 1s In d|us. In me there Is my stomach, lungs, @|heart, liver, two apples, one plece of | mince ple, three sticks of candy, 2 hull lot of peanuts and my dinner,” lili maa Knowing that you have been in the house, after all,” she said, smiling at him pleasantly, “And really, if it had been in the daytime 1 would have shown you this hall; it 1s worth seeing. The carving over this fireplace {s splendid.” She held the candlestick up ‘so that he could see. “But It is too dark now, You will have to trust to your imagination and to the histories of the place, I have read several ac: counts that have been quite correct,” “[ have read a good deal about tt, too, Is it true about the subterranean rooms?” “That I do not know. 1 belleve 1 have seen the entrance, or what was once the entrance, but it 1s all blocked up now. Perhaps some dry some one will be enterprising enough to have it cleared out. It would be interesting to know if they reaily exist.” She was stlll standing with the can dle in her hand, and he happened te glance up into a large mirror that hung over the fireplace. At the instant he looked up a flood of light streamed inte the hall from a room behind him, anc a man stood in the doorway. The gir had turned round quickly at the sounc Jot the opening door, She went up te tho'pian and took Bis hang gently: ithe . attention,..of. ‘Who i that?” he asked. Springfield, Mass., R “Come away, dear; you don't know ee eee him.” A Gifted “My dear Juliette, of course I know — him! [didn’t resognize him at first.” He was in the best In spite of the girl's detaining hand, ways drank th he went into the hall and up to the} “Brashlet, dear,” | astonished stranger. ped into her “How do you do, my dear fellow?”|A litle box, But wh he sald. down for dinn ‘There was a terrible vacancy in bis} His heart stood blue eyes that revealed untold trage- silken band. dies. The secret sorrow of the girl’'s|Clasped with a bl life was here. flashed on her She had touched a bell as soon as} “Thanks, dear! she had seen him, and now the butler pretty! And } appeared, I hate those heavy “James,” she said, quietly, “Mr. Mal- unless she's ve ling on will go with you." I'm afraid she'll ‘The man went up to his master and rather tight." SEs (ws lowa Arrow Shots “| If a le is told three times the same o)it goes for truth. t| Only weak persons talk about them- n| selves a great deal. . - t| A woman does not care as much for ajuseful furniture as for pretty furpl- ture, » S took his arm, and the two walked back Into the room. “[ suppose you seo what is the mat ter?” she said, ‘That is my husband. You have seen more now than you ex pected to Ree, That, of course, is the reason why no one comes to the house” She spoke abruptly, and in an uneven tone of voice. “Perhaps you had better go, before you come across any more troubles. They abound in this house.” _ ‘They stood together on the steps; the moonlight was flood.ng the foot path at the bottom, which led directly Across @ patch of grass to a large gate, “[ think you will find no difficulty now. Turn to the right from the gate, and you will be on the high road in less than a minute.” “Thanks, I must say good-by to my adventure now, I suppose?” he said a Uttle hesitatingly. Perhaps he was hoping for an invite- tion to inspect the carvings on the fire- place by daylight, but ft did not come. “I suppose so,” she said quietly, “My name is Philip Perey, If ever you are in London, and 1 could be of any use to you, will you let me know?” “You are very good, but—well, I think I have come here to stay. It is extremely unlikely that I shall ever be in London again.” Her face was both weary and sad as he looked at her in the dim light, She held out her hand, “Good-by.” (To he continued.) THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES. ‘The persons who walk the streets and sidewalks of New York City are in danger of having the accident insur- ance companies put up rates on them. Last year 538 persons were killed by vehicles in that metropolis. This takes no account of the many other ac- cidents due to the congestion, the caro- lessness of pedestrians, and the reck- lessness of drivers, This year the deathroll wil be much longer because there are more persons to get in the way and more automobiles to dash through the crowds. In giving warning to the publlo, the New York Evening Post which never appeals to the sensational, says: “The great number of automobiles on the streets, together with the increased use of electric cabs and delivery wag- ons, and the extra service of the car lines, has created a state of risk in the streets which has never been equal- led,” Arrests for violation of the speed law are made almost hourly, and some- times round fines aro assessed, but in spite of this the maddening whirl goes on, Tho millions must get out of the way of tho thousands, or have thetr necks, heads, arms, or legs broken. ‘Tho districts which were once known for the quiet of the lives led in them, if they have woll-paved streets, ara now plagued by the whirling auto's. Certain streets are hardly better than notorious race courses. Fifth avenue and Broadway, with the driveways in Central park are the worst of them, New York being the largest city may be an exception but the let-her-go and get-there-at-any-cost spirit fs in the air, ‘There is not much difference in per: sons, We Americans aro pushing things In all directions. As a conse: quence the number of killed and wounded goes on increasing at @ cor- respondingly larger rate than the pop- ulation. Congressmen and Mileage. Congressmen are not supposed to draw mileage expenses out of the fed- eral treasury except for attendance upon the regular sessions, one each year. But at the extra session of 1893, which assembled In midsummer, they provided extra mileage remun+ eration for themselves, and there is the posstbility that they will do so for the coming extra session, although {t would be wholly inexcusable in this ease, since the regular session will follow hard upon the adjournment of the extra, It {s a matter that merits the attention of the taxpayers— Springfield, Mass., Republican, A Gifted Wife. He was in the best of spirits—he ak ‘ways drank the best. “Brashlet, dear,” he sald, and sllp- ped into her hand A litle box. But when his wife came down for dinner dressed His heart stood still, A scarlet silken band, Clasped with @ blaze of diamonds flashed on her snowy skin, “Thanks, dear! she said, “How pretty! And how light! I hate those heavy gold things—but, unless she's yery thin, I'm afrald she'll find her garter rather tight."—Town Toptcs. Shining Mves seldom come out of soft circumstances, It a Iie Is told twice the same you ought to belleve it. ‘We must be getting old, since near- ly everything that young folks do nowadays makes us tired, & HAPPY DAYS Bing a song of happy days Comin’ up the slope + All the world a-ringin’ ! ‘With silver bells of Hope! “Dey ain't no use in lookin’ fer spots on de sun,” says Brother Williams. “It's de dark spots in dis world dat orter take up all yo’ attention.” Dey ain’t no use in growlin’ ‘Wren de stormy weather blow; It takes a little rain, sometimes, Ter make de roses grow. —F. L. 8. in Atlanta Constitution, EXPEDITION TO THIBET. The Whole World Will Take an Inter est In the British Undertaking. ‘The whole world wil take an inter. est in the British expedition which has started toward Thibet, without much regard for the reasons prompt- ing the Indian government in dis patching this force, It will be strong enough to force its way to Lhassa, the capitol of Thibet, for the inhabitants of that country are not in a situation to offer very for midable resistance. Interest attaches to It because of the policy of exclusion which has kept practically all travelers and explorers out of the country. The Thibetan government has been not only exclu- sive, but cruel in its treatment of men who have attempted to reach Lhassa, However much such @ spir- it may have been tolerated in earlies ‘periods of the world’s history, it is ‘contrary to the spirit of modern cly- lization, and hence Thibet has placed ‘itself outside the pale of sympathy. It was reported several months ago that a Russian subject in the disguise of a Thibetan entered Lhassa, but he is almost the only foreigner who has ‘boon able to reach that clty and re- turn with a report on the character ‘and condition of the country. His jv contradicted reports former- ay. more or less generally accepted ‘that Thibet contained an enormous population, It seems from what he said that he population is something Uke 3,000,000, and that the country does not possess very valuable re sources that are developed. If his es- timate is corect, the British expedi- tion will probably not have much dif- ficulty in foreing its way to the heart of the country. By means of this enterprise the |public will obtain much coveted in- formation concerning the — least known part of the civilized world. It 1s because of the results of this ua- ture that may be achieved that men everywhere will be interested in the undertaking.—Denver Republican, Satisfactory Obituary. | One of the New York papers print- ed a halfcolumn obituary of J. Le Mott, a well known citizen, Mr. Mott ‘saw the obituary on the morning tt ‘was printed and was perplexed. He took the paper and went down to the editorial rooms. After much travail he got in to see the city editor. “[ came to seo if you can tell me anything about this,” sald Mr. Mott humbly. “About what?” asked the city editor raspingly. He took the paper and read the article hurriedly. “It seems to be an obituary notice of one J. L. Mott,” he sald. “What's the matter with it?” “Nothing that I know of,” answered Mr. Mott. “but I want to know how it came about.” “Came about? Why, the man dled, I suppose. We don’t usually print obituaries of live men.” ‘Mr. Mott was impressed. “Probably not,” he sald, “but you did this time. Tam J. L, Mott.” ‘The city editor made many apolo- gies. “We will print a correction if you like,” he announced, “No,” said Mr, Mott, after hestitat- ing. “Let it go as it is, I'll show it to people when they try to borrow money of me,"—Philadelphia Post. No Joy In Leading. “Why don't you try to get ahead tn the world?” “Mister,” said Meandering Mike, “it's a terrible ting to lead @ perces- sion. I've seen de drum major step. pin’ along grand an’ gorgeous an’ look- in Ike de whole outfit was bis willin’ subjecks. But de truth is dat he's got to keep movin’, for if he ever gets tired dat whole percession 1s goin’ to march right over his prostrate form, wit’ de band playin’ ‘Hall Columbia’ Jes’ like notin’ bad happened. Dat’s why I ain't ambitious, Me for de tail end, wit’ de push carts and de gro cery wagons, everytime.”—Washing- ton Star. Kick Agalnst Spelling Reform. Filibusters are bad, Highwaymen are censurable. But spelling reform- ers, ke pirates, can well be called the enemies of mankind. Devices to make entrance to knowledge of the English language easy are to be re- sented. The knowledge 1s oe But all history 1s. proof that. edge easy to obtain is soon forgotten, while that hard to acquire 19 perme- mently appreciated.—Brooklyn Bagle, FISTULA-NO MONEY TILL CURED RUFUS L. LOGAN, B. S. D. - EDITOR TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year in Advance - - - $1.00 Six Months in Advance - - .75 Three Months in Advance - - .50 Single Copies - - - .05 Advertising Rates on Application. Job Work of all Kinds Sollicited. Published Every Friday. Entered at the postoffice at Columb- umbia, Mo., as second class matter, Jan. 15, 1902. Agents wanted in every town in the state. Payments may be made in two cent stamps by postal note, mone rder, by registered letter or express order. Correspondence containing news of interest and importance is desired from all parts of the United States. Communications should be made to reach us not later than Thursday morning, to insure insertion in the current issue. No attention will be paid to anonymous communications. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for terms. Specimen copies sent to any address upon request. PRESS OF THE MISSOURI STATESMAN OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER. The Xmas number of the Professional World will contain cuts and biographical sketches of prominent professional and business men and women of the negro race. If you desire to use space let us hear from you. Nov. 18, 6-w. Politics in Missouri will be interesting indeed next year. Patronize our advertisers, and tell them where you saw their "ad." The programs of the Missouri State Teachers' Association are out. The session promises to be quite an interesting one. An individual who will not pay subscription to a newspaper is just as dishonest as the individual who does not pay a grocery bill. The saying that "one half of the people never know how the other half lives," is almost a true one. Especially is this true in the large cities. The New Yorker who thinks that Delmonico's is the only place in the city to get a meal or does not see how a family can be housed in less than a score of rooms with all modern improvements, can scarcely imagine that there are hundreds within a few blocks of his mansion who never enjoy a full meal or have sufficient clothing or fire to keep them warm A St. Louis Sunday paper gives the pitiful account of one Tilly Kloessel, whom a policeman found guarding her meager supply of household furniture on the sidewalk during the blizzard last Saturday evening. She was of course hurried off to the police station, charged with blockading the sidewalk. An investigation followed and the facts were as follows: PILES Notice: We have made a specialty of Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the Rectum for 20 years in Kenne City. 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Grup, Cochlear of American National Bank, Kansas City, Mo., Writes: Indeed herewith find my check in payment of bill rendered and with it my sincere gratitude for the relief you have given me through your very thorough and effective treatment of my case of piles and insure. Drs. THORNTON & MINOR, OAK STREET, Kansas City, Mo. The unfortunate woman earned her bread by sewing in two rooms in the building in front of which she was found, and having been unable to pay the past two week's rent, on account of illness, was mercilessly ejected by a heartless landlord. The case of Tilly Kloessel is only one of the many thousands of such cases that occur daily and pass unnoticed by the newspaper reporter, for to some it has become the natural order of things. Notice. Persons desiring to employ help or persons desiring to secure employment, will do well to call and see me at the Herald office. J. F. VENABLE. Officers Elected. At a regular meeting of Harrison Lodge No. 25 K. of P. of Huntsville, Mo., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: J. A. Denny, C. C.; Jas. Burton, J. V. V. C.; G. H. Bagby, Prelate; G. W. Smith, M. of W.; J. W. Robinson, K. of R. and S.; W. W. Bailey, M. of F.; W. W. Warren, M. of E.; Ed Rout, M. A.; John Denny, I. G.; Jas. Yancey, "O. G.; James Newsome, Grand Representative. Lincoln Institute Notes. President Allen is hoping to secure a "Lincoln Institute day" at the World's Fair in St. Louis, and will be pleased to have the hearty co-operation of graduates, patrons and well-wishers of the institute, in bringing about this feature which may be made one of much interest to educators and sight-seers from all parts of the world as well as to Missourians. The present Freshman, or D Normal class, has the honor of being the first in the history of Lincoln Institute to receive regular instructions in "Ethics" from a text book and to be taught by the President of the school. Having satisfactorily completed the book by the close of the first term, the members of this class decided to banquet their much beloved president and teacher, and accordingly, on the evening of December in a beautifully decorated dining room these students fully demonstrated to the president and faculty that they had learned in a very satisfactory manner the "Ethics" of dress, of table etiquett, of many of the points of polite society, of good morals, and gentle manners. The address of their class president, C. Jefferson Davis, the papers given by Misses Rosa Drake, Henrietta Brown and Ruth Cooper, the vocal duette given by Misses Anna and Arlena Burns, furnished further evidence of the many important lessons they had learned from President Allen. A dainty menu prepared and served under the supervision of Miss Sprague, of the department of Domestic Science, sweet strains of vocal and instrumental music, excellent after dinner speeches from President Alen and other members of the faculty, and the entire program completed by a Mr. Chas. Dougherty, Spencer. in. 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, Kas. Writes: "I must say that your treatment and cure of my case of piles and fissure 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, 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. Weedsen, Cotton Breaker, No. 16 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 am required or paid until a cure was effected." half hour social, concluded an evening long to be remembered in the annals of Lincoln Institute. Could the parents of the young people have looked in upon the happy conditions, could they have listened to the talks made by their young "hopefuls," the entire scene undoubtedly, would have impressed them as one full of promise for the future well-being of the Afro-American. Elder Goins, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, Jefferson City, also a member of the present graduating class of Lincoln Institute, conducted the Sunday afternoon service, December 13. The sermon was much enjoyed by all present. Elder Goins in his endeavor to secure a liberal training aside from strictly theological work, furnishes an example of industry and perseverance worthy of emulation. News in Brief. Fred Profit, a 9-year-old Ray county boy, weighs 155 pounds and is still growing. Near Appleton City is a sign on a tree reading: "No hunting permissioned not by this farm on. Keep mit yourselves off der land or you will putt me in jail. Fritz Beepnickle." A thief entered a henhouse at Warrensburg a few nights ago and stole a dozen chickens, but dropped a purse containing $140 and it was found next morning by the owner of the fowls. The thief must now choose between freedom with the chickens and his $140 with a penitentiary sentence. The Blind Boone Concert Co. are traveling in Kansas and Indian Territory, and report an excellent season thus far. Prof. Boone will spend Christmas day at his home in Columbia. The Smith, Farris, and Matthews boodle trials have been postponed. ST. LOUIS MAN SENTENCED Thomas E. Barrett, former Marshal of the Court of Appeals, was sentenced in the U. S. District Court to five years in the peuentiary and fined $1,000. By his attorney, Judge Krum, he at once appealed. Barrett's sentence was the same as that of John P. Dolan and Frank Garrett, his associates, who were convicted with him in the famous triple trial. Barrett, Dolan and Garrett were convicted on two counts, "aiding and abetting" certain persons to have fraudulent citizen certificates in their possession, and "aiding and abetting" those persons to secure the papers. Barrett was placed under $20,000 bond pending an appeal, and producing sureties was not sent to jail. One Hundred Dollars a Box Is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton, S. C., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He says: "I had the piles 20 years. I tried many doctors and medicines, but all failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It cured me." It is a combination of the healing properties of Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients; relieves and permanently cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, sores, cuts bruises, eczema, salt rheum and all skin diseases. Sold by J. E. Gillaspie. Joseph L. Sheridan, President of the Sheridan Steve Manufacturing Co., of Quincy, ILL. Writes: "My case consisted of plies, two fi- sures 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 need to be careful with it in return until my cure was complete." Thomas W. Long, Cashier First National Bank, Hopkinsonville, Ky. 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 time before I could walk. I became almost a burden. Within three days after leaving your city I took up my regular work and have since continued without interruption or inconvenience." Mr. O. M. P. Catren, President of the Bank of West Plains, #e., Says: "Your treatment for my fistula, fissure, piles, stricture and ulcers of the rectum was entirely successful in treating my condition. I am a new lease upon life. I can cheerfully recommend all who are suffering with rectal trouble to go to you. I promise you make you will fulfill." How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Hall's family pills are the best. The Great Southern Hair Pomade. Softens, beautifies and promotes the growth of the hair. PRICE 25c. Fill out this blank, mention this paper, and send it with $1.00 and you will receive by express $2.00 worth of the Pomade and terms to agents: F. J. NOTT, PARIS MO.: Enclosed please find P. O. Money Order for $1.00, for which send me as per your offer, $2.00 worth of the Great Southern Hair Pomade, and terms to agents. Name ... Street ... Town or City ... County ... State ... Express Office ... Date of this order .. SEND ALL ORDERS TO F. J. NOTT, Box 81, Paris, Mo. M. K. & T. Ry. "I was troubled with piles for thirty years; in less than four weeks you were a new man. When you examined me you stated what the cost of a cure was; you could 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 pilots and fatulu. I finally went to you and my family and while being eured I was not laid up an hour." Senator J. R. Barrya, President First National Bank, Smith College, Kean University tional Bank, Smith Center, Kaa., Says: "Your treatment of me was very satisfactory. There have been no signs of trouble returning in any form. I was treated over ten years ago." Mr. Goe, Theils, Jr., President of the Theils Cattle Co., Ashland, KS, Sayet "I can testify that you have entirely oured me of plies and I was not asked to pay a dollar until I was satisfied I was oured." Free Books Send today for our seepage 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. and represent our clothing exactly as it is. 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