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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
WESTERN LEAGUE.
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THE ILLINn1c-IOWA LEAGUE,
MfScel'ancDuS Nn.CS.

A MOTHER, father and their eighteen
children joined in one day Mennonite
colony in Lane County, Oregon.
BEWARE of the man who is always
suspicious of everybody cisc's motives.
The chances are that he has some mo-
tives himself.
MOST women have a good deal of ro-
nance in their dispositions. If they
hadn't, very few men would ever succeed
in getting married.
THE boiling water fail at meals is dy-
ing out. Thousands of people are glad,
and now some doctors who recommended
it say it's all nonsense.
RECENTLY invented wire drawing
mechanism has made it feasible to pro-
iuce silver and platinum wire SO fine as
TO be thinner than human hair
A REPRESENTATIVE of the kruip gun
marufactory at Ess n, Germany, is
about to start for Chicago to make ar
rangcmcnts for an exhibit at the fair.
GEORGE KEENAN,, the American lee
turer a d traveller, declares that he will
never cease agitating until the political
prisons of Siberia are things of the past.
Ex-SEcEErAKY BAYAKD will address
the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni of New
York, on Tuesday evening. March %.
Rev DIR. Deems is President of the
association.
In Philadelphia church the choris-
tiers fel. rather dull during the delivery
of the sermon, so four of them passed
the time pleasantly, but irrcverently, by
engaging in game Of whist.
A TEsDER-HEARTED Partisan lady has
made her pet dog comfortable in cold
weather by clothing it with an embroid-
cred fur-lined blanket and decorating
its little legs and feet with shoes and
stockings.
A SIGNAL Of distress, as on a ship at
sea, was seen floating frCm the house of
the Knight family in Northport. Me.
Some passers-by, curious to know the
| cause of the signal, fastened to the
house, and there found all the members
OF the family helpless from the grip.
AN electric tuning box for the use of
leaders of orchestras and others inter-
cSted in music has been invented by
frenehman. 1t consists of dry-pile
battery connected with an electro-mag-
net. When placed on a sounding board
| the required note is obtained by moving
small communication located in the
! box.
THE electric current on the 3(th of
March turned it's first furrow in Ameri-
| can soil at the Kansas sorghum experi-
mental station The motor developed
| ample power to plow deep and fast, but
| it became evident that a rheostat or re-
| sistance coil, such as is used in starting
| electric cars, is also necessary with the
electric pillow.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

Smith and his wife have every luxury
that money can buy, but there is one
thing lacking to their happiness. Both
are fond of children, but no little voices
rrattle, no little feet patter In their
beautiful home. ~ would give ten
years Of my life If / could have one
healthy, living. child of my own" Smith
often says to himself. No woman can
be the mother Of healthy offspring UNI
less she herself is in good health. If she
fufTers from female weakness, general
dcHility, bcaring-down pains and func-
tional arrangements, her physical con-
1t;on is such that she cannot hope to
have healthy children. DR.. Piercc's
Tavorite Prescription Is sovereign and
guaranteed remedy for all these ailments.
WORKOUT, rundown feeble women,
need DR.. Pierce's Favoritc Prescription.
1t builds them up. It's powerful. re-
storative tonic, or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
from alcohol and injurious drugs. The
entire system is renewed and invigora-
ted. 1t improves digestion. enric.,es the
blood, dispels aches and pains, gives re-
freshing sleep, and restores flesh and
strength.
It's the only guaranteed medicine for
women, sold by druggists.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
UNION PRINTERS HOME

hedgcd master of the art prcscrvutive;
the Bishop was the venerable ". F.. Me-
Larcn, OF Chicago. who also, in his early
days, served time at the :aee; aud the
iCurneyman. John T.. Mckenna. of New
York, Vice President of the Intcrnatitnal
Typo.ra phicai Union. The event which
gave occasion for their mantle t,tion Of
fraternity, and which brought tigethcr
representative Er.ntrr, and uh!i hers
from nearly every com ;nOnwea!th of the
land. was the dedication OF that instltu-
tion-whi.h owes it ) existence to the con-
tritution of ever IN on typo In the
United States and III, welcome aid OF Il
uple of philanihropi: rhi!a ieiphiaas-
home for union printers
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
HAPPINESS is only a possibility.

FITS,-Au Fits stopped free by sfr. Kline It
Nerve ke>tO er. No Fits after first days use Mar.
yelons Treatise and g 90 trial bottle free to
Fit Send TO DIR. Kline. g3l Arch st Phila Pa
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
DEATH BEFORE STARVATION.
MIR. and Mrs. Williams Attempt Suicide to
Escape POVERTY.

MIR. and Mrs. Williams Attempt Suicide to
Escape Poverty.
Tho Identification OF the body Of John
Williams by his wife at the moreuc in st.
Louis, brought to light a pathe,i. story OF
suicide as Il release from poverty. Mr.. and
Mr.. Williams went to st Louis fr .n War
renSburS, Mo-, where they had been
married two years ago. Williams Sc
cured work. but was discharged about
IL month ago and had not been able
II obtain employment since The couple
saw starvation staring them in the face and
they determined to drown themselves. They
selected different points on the river t, ac-
complish their purpo Q. Mrs. Williams
threw herself into the water but was res
cued by boatman. Again she tried to kill
herself in the same way, and again was
rescued. Sh, went t, the morcuc in search
of her husband and found his body on Il
slab She told her story t, the attendants
and then went away 1t is believed that
she has at last succeeded in ending her lite
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
THREE KILLED. MANY WOUNDED.
Iriyhtful Results Follow the Explosion Of
- Boiler at Midland, Mich.

Thus lay afternoon, at Midland. Mich,
- ere was 4 lou report and jar resembling
an earthquake, rausel by the explosion Of
:. artery of four boilers which furnfshe
steam fr operating the sawmill IF the
Midland salt and Lumber Company. The
i"ilcr-housc wa detached from the mill
and WAS completely Wrecked The mill,
TO-. was badly damaged. Three work
men were killed and FIVE badly hurt
Others were slightly injured, but their
misfortune, were forgotten IN the efforts
IT the people t. clear away the delri.
o,cring them. Tha scene at the yards
was touching; wives and mothers were
wiinginy their hands In despair as u host
NJ men strove valiantly to rescue their
companions. The cause of the accident
will probably never hc known. but it is
thought that on" # the boilers was de-
fectivc. The company places it, DANA ,cs
at :. ,0g0
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

Most OF the Wholesale and retail firm, in
Chicago have &c .ided to close their stores
on Saturday at 1900 p. M. . CON mencing May
LIST. in order to give their clerks a much
needed rest In connection with this scrv-
ice the WisroirfI Central lines be, TO au-
no NICE that. commencing May l. excursion
tickets Will he placed on sale to Lake Villa.
Fox Lal Antioch, and Mukwonago
Trains leave the Grand Central Passenger
station at a. H.. u M. 1925 p. M, ): 41
p. M. and l0:4s D. m. Returning trains
arrive at Chicago at 7:15 IA. NJ. 9:45 .. m,
$50 ni.. 80 p. m. AMI 1:+o p m, tt -kct
Office 205 Clark street, Chicago, Ill
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
CROP OUTLOOK Is BAD.
Heavy Rains and Cold Weather Threaten
Disaster,

The farmers in the West and Northwest
have good right to be blue these days
Tho heavy rainfalls seriously delay those
VII have not finished thei= seeding and the
unreasonable snOwstOrms In the mere
northern regions have played havoc with
tic CT ps already in. The corn belt
Is soaked. and the tillers OF the soil
in Kansas. Nebraska, Missouri and
Iowa are fretting away tho time
until the sun dries the land so they can do
their drilling and seeding. Wheat, too.
will have to wait in many states until the
land assumes better condition for pIow-
ing. The outlook at present is not 1T all
Ecouragin- Cloudy weather still pre- walls
in the vicinitics visited by rain. AMI In
those still visited By snow and slcet the
temperature cvinces most discouraging
tendency to hover about the freezing point.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
PRINTERS HOME DEDICATED.
Thousands OF Persons Witness the Ger,
r,v0ulas

Thousands OF Persons Witness the Ccre-
monica.
At Colorado Springs, Colo, 5000 feet
above the turgid bosom OF Lake Michigan
and yet within the shadow IT the great
mountain ranges. whose snow tipped crests
seem to touch tho western sky. Il Senator
CT the United stltcs, IL bishop OF the
Episcopal Church, and journeyman
printer stood Thursday noon upon a plat
t. rm and amid huzzas from thousands of
threats joined hands in response to one
sentiment, THE right of union for self
protection is given of Cod The Senator
was Jacob II. GalIinger. Of New llamp-
shire. who. at 1G years OF age. wa, "a full
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
A FRANTIC MOTHER.
Her Baby DcvOurcd Before Her Eyes by Il
Black Bear.


Black Bear.
Mrs. Mary Carter. widow with family
ot small children, Is raving maniac rs "A
result OF Il raid upon her little cabin by n
half-starvcd black bear. in which two of
her children lost their lives and one was
half devoured Def r. her eyes, says a
Mountain Iiome (Ark.) dis atch. Her
cabin stands upon a hillside some dist nee
above the town. heavily wooded grove
extends up to a small cl airing immcdi-
ately before the house. In this clearing
her five children were playing while the
mother was engaged inside tn, cabin. sud-
denly the wild screaming OF tho children
startled her. She saw an enormous bear
strike down her oldest boy. who had bravcly
attempted to defend the others. The
ferocious beast seized the baby and
shuf'lcd rapidly away, the frantic mother
dashin- after then. in pursuit. The ami
nal tor. the little one limb from limb be-
fore the mothers eyes. an before help ar
rived from the village completed his meal
and sea ed within the forest
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Owns Tn to Three Wives.

F. II. olney. the husband of three Twin.
wives, gave himself up to the police in Au-
gus:a, 5. C., and confessed himself Il
scounGrel He says one Of his wives lives
in Paris, Tenn, another in Augusta, Kan :.
and the third in Il small country town in
Tennessee. Olney profcSscd religion not
long ago and this led him to confess the
crime, Olncy is a machinist and went to
Augusta from blackstone, Mass. about a
year ago The Augusta authorities would
not take him in charge, bit advised him 10
go back to Tennessee of his own accord,
which he says he will do
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
NJOonShtncrs on Trial.

The United states Court convened at
tcv;ngton. Ivy. Tuesday. and 10 noon
sinners, men. women and children. arc mp
for trial 1t Is 4 strange loo king crowd.
Most of the men aud all OF the children are
Ia'c.ootcd Tho women chew and smoke.
and one OF them, Jane Melton. Is the most
notoriou, moonshincr in the State. Her
distilery is at Pole Cat Creek. Leslie
County. She can outshoot Bo-ardus has
whipped every man she ever attacked, can
knock ycarling stee: down with che blow
of her fist and for years has dc:icd the
United States revenue officers
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gista Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE. xE HEw v0Rk. ~
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

1t is Sa d that the reports OF the Govern
mcnt on Kansas crops are eddy )
per cent too low and that ever where in
the state there are better prospects for Il
good crop than at this time last year. The
farmers are blowing everywhcre AMI no
damage has be IN done 10 the corn or wheat
except In a few place, where the ground
has teen overlooked and remained under
water. The general average of the entire
State is better than last year
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
DlsaUOrOxe of ParkhurSt's WnyS.

Rr. Parkhurst has accepted the invita-
ten OF his Wa .hingtUn admirers to lecture
at the Church Of the Covenant on the sub =
iect. "Thc Duty of the CHI istian Church n
Relation to the Enforcement of the Laws OF
the Land" Concerning Dir. Farkhurst'S
methots Ut detecting AMI rcbuking crime.
from church people AMI cIergymen the
war OF words has passed on to the public
men. and especially to the mcml crs of tho
two houses OF Congress very large num-
Der OF them heartily dsapprovC OF Dr.
Parkhur is recent adventures.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Arc a Unit for BOteS.

Horace Boics is the man VII, Iowa Demo-
Gratis think can carry the party's banner to
victory in the national cam paiSn this year.
Other names OF great Democratic leaders
were checrcd By the delegates In the State
convention which was held at Council
Bluffs Wednesday. but none evoked such
enthusiasm as did that of the Chief Exccu-
tive o! the Hawkcye Sta:c. He is 1owa's
faYOrite son.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Confedcratcs After Pensions,

At Il meeting OF the Confederate vcter-
ans in New Orleans notice was given that
they will insist upon the passage by the
Legi Stature of pension Law giving all
Confederate veterans incapacitatcd in
supporting themselves Il pension OF from
ST to s12 a month. The demand. IL granted,
which it probably will he. will cost the
State from $50. 900 to 500, 900 per annum
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
PLOTTED TO KILL THE CAR.
His Palace Undermined and the Channe
Filled with Explosives.


Filled with Explosives.
Arc,a ago two French detectives ar
rive at the palace Of the Gar OF Russia
an | be gan 4 careful investigation OF the
place. one In the dis :uiSe Of Il coachman
and the other in that IT an assistant. Two
days after their arrival they reported that
the whole pilace had been found to be un
derinincd. that the underground channe!
beneath the Cz.rs sleepng-roOm was
already half filed with explosive, and that
the nihiiist' back OF the plot would have
started the explosion doubtless the next
tine the Car slept at the palace had they
not been frightened away by the signs
of discovery OF their plot. This plot
was known in Il general way t. exist,
yet the cars police were unable to dis
cover its details or even to fix its location
definitely. The cellars and grounds of the
CATCHING palace were carefully examined
and upon finding nothing the detectives
decided that the ccnsplrators had not yet
begun to act. The Pari, detectives were
then summoned.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

last winter in selalia, Mo-. attempted to
commit suicide by cremation. He took the
straw from his mattress, piled it In his cell,
fired it with 4 match, and threw himself
into the blaze. He was badly burned about
the neck and head. He made a desperate
resistance when the jailer attempted to ex.
tinguish the flames
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

In street fight at Frankf, TT, Ky, be-
tween John T. Johnson and Charles =.
Owens. II G latter WAS mortally wounded.
The f,rmc" shot twice. aud three hystandcrs
severely hura, owens said that Johnson
had been too intimate with his (Owcns')
wife. and had ruined his family and de-
s'royed his happiness for life lie saiG
Johnson fired first. and he tOwcns1 fred
six shots, but was unable to ki johnson.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

Railroad section men found Mrs. Il. Nc
DonOugh, the wife OF the section boss. and
her .-year-old stepson weltering In their
blood on the floor OF their home near Lyons,
TcSa=. The woman was dead and the boy
died soon after the discovery. A watch
and money lying on the bed refute the idea
Of robbery. The boy was probably killed
to prevent him from tcstifying rs to the
identity OF the murde.crs. Two men have
been arre Il ed on susncion
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Tho Only Ono Ever Printed Can You Fin
hA

There is 3-inch display advertisement
IN this rupcr this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true Of each new one appearing each week
from The nr. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name Of the word, and they will
return you BOOK. BEAUTIFUL LITHOGRAPHs,
or eAMPLEs FREE.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
About Walking,

A French physician is authority for
the statement that the regular tramp of
marching soldiers is much more harmful
to brain and body than the less regular
walk of the or linary pedestrian. Ac-
cording to the scientist. walking ten
miles in line is as exhaustive as wulkiny
twenty at a So-as-you-p.easc gait.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Change of Monon Ticket OrHcc

TIE ticket Office Of the Moaon Route has
been changed to %: Clark street, Chicago.
from Its former location. The train service
OF this ~ell-known and popular line still
maintains its superiority. The Monou
trains out Of Chicago to Cincinnati, Louis
Vile. and the South are models of comfort
and elegance. and are the best patron lied
OF any running 10 the South.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Sues the Monon for SeO,OOO.

Miss Nellie Hanley. actress. a member OF
the City Burle iquc Club. Oh route from
Louisville to Chicago on the passenger
train which went dom near Crawfords-
vile, Jan. II, brought suit against the
Monon road for SEQ, 00a. She IS disabled
for life and has spent sl.1Oo for surgical
and medical aid. She compromised i'm
me1iately after the accident for 500. but
her in iuries are 50 much NOR, serious than
Mt first thought rat she wants more money.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
They Are for Grover.

The New Hampshire Democrats met in
S:ate Convention ut Concord and chose
delegates to Chicago The concluding
plank reads as follows: ave recognize In
Grover Cleveland a great leader in tariff
reform, who. with an emery that never
failed. with directness that n.ver
snervcd. with sublime faith that never
faltercd, led the way through the rcverses
in 1883 to an overwhelming victory in 1890.
and under whose continued leadership
there will he achieved a crownins triumph
In 1892
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

Governor Francis. OF Mi souri,, con-
WINGED that the fancy County authorities
will not be able to secure justice In the
Williams Bright killing case, has offered
Il reward OF $500 for tn, apprehension OF
each OF the guilty parties. to lie paid on
conviction OF any and each principal or ac-
ccsSOrv.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
England VIII Accent.

Right Hon. George ]. Goschcn, Cham
cellor Il the Exehequer. announced to
member If a bimetallic deputation that
waited upon him In London that England
would accept the invitation OF the United
States to take part in an international con-
ference to discuss the silver question.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Conductor and Passenger in i Kavinc.

J. d. Miller. con luctor On the west
bound train of the Texas and Pacific
Road, ordered an unknown negro. VINO re-
fused to pay his fare. from the train. In
the tussle which followed. both men foil
from the moving train and into rayna
near the side Of the track. The train was
backed up and Miller was found uncon-
sc:ous He had been robbed by the negro.
no had made his escape Miller is now
at the point OF death. due t. a fracture OF
. ho SL,,11
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
How an Alderman Gets Even.

Alderman Rollins. OF Minneapolis, has
bitter grievance against the street car
company. In order to get even with it he
has determined to wage war on Sunday
baseball Sunday games are played ut tho
driving dark instead OF the regular
grounds. and the street car company gath
er> III $500 or 500 on every sunday game.
ut is not for moral reasons" said Rollins
~ he reason bring this up Is purely to
spit" the railroad company. l gave them
notice one day that l would oppose them
at every step. and this is where intend to
bCgn. You touch them on the quick When
you touch them the pocket"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Whisky Trust Cases.

At Boston. Judge Nelson OF tho United
States District Court. has quashel the In
dictmcnt found against the whisky trust
officials John Il Greenhut and others.
tbs is really formal action, the Federal
Grand Jury returning new indictment
corrcctin: the defective points OF the one
quashed Friday.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Shot n COrDse Twice.

At Tuscnmbia. Ala. a sensational muir
der took place. the crime being the result
OF an old feud. both the saver and his
victim having participated In a street fight
two years ago, when each was woun lei
John Good win. who had been drinking. was
shot from behind by Tom steele. recelvin,
tho contents Of double barreled shot gun
u: short range. Steele ran to The side OF the
already dead man and frei two bullets
from 4 revolver into the head Of the cor Sc,
then went to the Mayors Office and sur
rendered. He Is guarded at the residence
Of his father, the Probate Judge.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
TAYLOR Goes to Pr son.

At Boston, James Taylor. the man with
sixty wives, and who, under the name OF
Turner. married Il Chicago woman. was
sentenced to three years in the State prison
on enc count. II he receives the same
treatment at the hands OF his other wives
he will tc an old man when he settles up
the last account with the law. After serv-
ing this sentence he will be turnc over TO
the police Of New York.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Dealt, SmOtc Him in Church,

Rev. William L. Speake. pastor OF the
Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church,
Washington. was stricken with heart fail
IRE while addressing the Sunday school
aud died q few minutes afterward
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

A clustering snowstorm occurred north
OF Charlottesville, Ind, Friday mornng.
which lasted about fifteen minutes, when a
drilling rain began. An area OF perhap ~
ten miles was covered to a depth OF IN
inch with snow.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
Canadian Women Want to Vote.

Eighteen Thousand women have memo
ria'ized the Dominion Parliament to be
enabled to vote for members OF that body.
Prime Minister Abbott has informed Mrs.
Mary McDonel OF Toronto, the vomen's
representative. that their request will be
granted.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19
THE WICKED WORLD.
OCCURRENCES THEREIN FOR
A WEEK.
FIENDISH NIHILISTS.
THEIR PLOT TO BLOW UP THE
PALACE OF THE GEAR.

Public Men at Washington Not Enthusi-
astfc Admirers of DIR. Parkhurst--Shc
Compromised. but RcpentS Her Bar
Eain-Sixty Grass Widows ut Ono Fell
SwOOp.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-19

A tricycle. to be propelled by electric
ity and to run at the average speed of
ten miles an hour has been patented at
WaShin y;on.