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Evening star., 1897-03-26
D1'tZ the Man.

'has. +. Lummis in Harper's for April
man or hve feet eight, erect as the
lholah ne Is dlsproportionately confounded
"ith'qulckak the Iber1ln he far more nearly
ls' line agreement of unusual physical
strensth and still more unusual grace, with
the true Indian trunk and the muscular
european limbs, Diaz Is physically one man
IN 2oooO. The single infusion Of aboriginal
plood (and that at the beginning of this
century, Is an inheritance much more yisi-
Die In his figure than in hfs faee
Ihere are young and old men everywhere.
but this Is the freshest veteran in nv
knowledge By the 1.-THE step, the fine
rudy skin whose capillaries have not vet
learned to clog or knot. by the keen. full
eye, Or the round, flexible voice 1t seems
a palpable absurdity to pretend that this
man has counted not only sixtv-sevan
years. but years of supreme stress, n IN
forty OF them he ever knew a COMFORTING
certainty. 1t must have been by faith and
not by sight; for from boyhood to middle
whelming odds.
1t might be rash to lug hto any compari-
son the iron chancellor, but of actual
rulers, republican or dynastic, there GER
tainly Is not another-if there may have
teen Cne-so posted" as the man of Mexi-
co. Off-hand, without hesitation and with
accuracy (as l have often been at pains to
verify, he gives whatsoever detail is de-
sired of whatsoever branch of government.
He is more ready than the contractors
themselves as to the men and money using
In some great work. The commanders of
the military zones can tell you Tin twice
the words) as much each of his own scope
as Diaz can tell you of the entire field.
The superintendent Of education in a dis
trict may be as Informative Qf you give him
time) about the schools in his charge as
the creator Of the Mexican public school
system is about the districts en- masse. II
Is an open secret in the capital that the
PRESIDENT frequently worsts his ministers
in their own fields And-a genuine test Of
breadth-he is not afraid to say, 81 do not
know" He ventures no opinion in things
he has not measured.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
LUSBY GOES TO JAIL.
Another OlcOmn rRarlne Dealer Sub
mita to PuniAhme


mits to Punishment.
VIM. o. Lusby, who was convicted last
spring of violating the oleomargarine laws,
by selling the stuff and for butter and
without the required special license, sur
rendered himself to Marshal Wilson this
afternoon for the purpose of submitting to
the sentences imposed upon him by Judge
Cole. the United States Supreme Court hav-
ing dismissed his application for release
from the enforcement of the penalties.
In the first case Lusby was sentenced to
three hours Imprisonment in Jail. and to
pay a fine of 500 and S2S.75 COSTS being
sentenced in the second case to pay fine
of 500 and SO costs. After paying the
marshal $5I3 -, the amount of the fines
and costs, lusby was committed to Jail to
serve his term of Imprisonment. He will
be released from Jail about 5 O'Clock this
afternoon.
1t is understood that Israel C. KolIock
sentenced to three hours Imprisonment
and to pay a fine of $500 and $20.O costs
in one case, and d fine of 500 and go cepts
in another, will surrender himself to the
marshal tomorrow for the purpose of sub
mitting to the sentences imposed by Judge
Cole upon him last spring.
AT the same time, II Is said that Samuel
J. McCaully. convicted last summer of
selling the stuff without the special L.
cense, and sentenced to pay fine of $3.50
and $3.50 costs, will also submit to the
Evening star., 1897-03-26
THE ROOSE OBSEQUIES.
Masonic Ceremonies at the. Funeral
This Afternoon.

afternoon at = O'Clock from the residence,
1732 18th street. The ceremonies were under
the auspices of Pentaipha Lodge, F.A.A. NJ,
De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 4, at
tending the funeral in body. The attend
ance was large, many of the old residents
of the District being present, as well as a
large number of prominent Masons. The
services al the house were conducted by
De Molay ComInandery, while those at the
grave at Glenwood cemetery were urder
the auspices of Pentalpha Lodge. The pail
bearers were w. T. Turpin and ". H. Bar
ion of Pentalpha Lodge. Past Commanders
A. W. Kelley and w. w. Galiiher Of De
Molay Mounted Commandery, and Frank
n. Carver. PIP, and Byron Richards
king of Washington Royal Arch Chapter,
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Big Engine.

The S,OOO,oOO-gallon Barr triple -expan-
sicn engine. which has been building at the
L street pumping station since September
last, was put in regular service on the 24th
Instant.
This engine is of the vertical type, with
cylinders of twenty, thirty-six and fifty
two-inch diameter and thirty-sx-inch
stroke. having three single-acting pump
pivngers each twenty feet in diameter. The
valve gear is modified Corliss. The COM
pletion of this engine gives the station a
total pumping capacity of about 11.W0,GN
gallons in twenty-four hours, and greatly
reduces the risk of interruption to the wa
tel supply of the middle high service"
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Rev. ii. n. Dunninc Ill.

SOUTH NORWALK. Conn.,. March DC
Rev. Homer N. Dunnng a well-known
author and Congre gationalist minister, who
has been seriously i'll at his home here for
several weeks. is now in a critical con-
dition, and the attending physicians do not
expect that he VIII survive the day. Rev.
Mr. Dunning is native of Brookfield
Conn, and was born in 1924 One of his
latest works was the putting into English
of the Nibelungen Lied. He was also the
author of a poetical paraphrase of the book
of Job and of valuable papers on the liyos
of the Greek poets.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-P. H. Stevens, Dunkirk, n. Y;
C. A. Weber and G. w. Wagner. New
York: H. w. Williams. Boston. Mass; NJ.
Overton, Nashville, Tenn; w. E. May,
Brunswick, Ga.
Ebbitt-J. McCreery, Toledo. Ohio; F. b.
Baird, Buffalo. n. Y: r. S. Towne, G. A.
Rider and w. w. Avary, New York; w. d.
Morgan, Hartford, Conn.
Riggs-E. C. Darling and wife, Troy, n.
V: J. K. Hyde, Rutland. VII. II. Brom-
ley and wife, Philadelphia, Pa; b. Lyman
and /. p. Frenzel, Indianapolis, Ind.
Wellington Wv. c. Beecher and ]. Z.
Thomas. Brooklyn. n. Y; r. L. Mccul-
loch. Fort Assinniboine, Mort; II. G. Bry-
ant, Philadelphia. Pa; j. Killing and F. ii.
Smith. New York; w. Endicott, jr, Bos-
ton. Mass.
Shoreham-C. P. Pratt and wife and p.
Thompson. New York; c. ID. Boss, New
London, Conn.,; ]. o. Wood and .. NJ. Hol-
lon. Kansas City. NO.: Mr.. and Mrs. C..
Porter. Philadelphia. Pa.
Cochran-H. T. Wright. New York: J..
Plunkett, Chicago. ILL.,; NJ. S. Ellis. Balti-
more. Md.
Oxford-E. S. Murphy and W. v. Crane.
New York; H. Hardness, Adrian. Mich. !;
]. P. Frost. Seattle, WASH; J. H. Clymer.
Philadelphia, Pa; H. Drake and wife.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Normandie-C L. Anger and wife, Pater-
York: H. c. Post, Fort Scott. Kan: f.
w. Snyder, Leavenworth, Kan.
Hamilton-w. N. Smyth, Atlanta, Ga.
Arlington-S. G. Bogert, New York: W.
M. Spooner. Madison Wis: T. l. Hubbard.
Brooklyn, N. Y: b. F. Jones, Pittsburg.
Pa; A. J. Wellington and wife. Boston.
MISS; A. NJ Wright, Essex, Conn.,; H. T.
Mcdonald, Providence. r. 1.
Metropolitan-P. A. Creach and wife and
l.. w. Marks, New York: E. J. Fisher, Will
lismsp port, Pa; 8. F. Stahl and wife, Ben
tonviile, Ark: w. Warlson and wife, To-
ronto. Canada
Nationals. Hamilton and wife, Toronto.
Canada; o. G. Byrne, Brooklyn N. Y: H.
H. Harries, Chicago. ILL.,; J. H. Ball, Bos-
ton MATS; v. N. Stevens. st. Louis, Mo-:
A. Fulton, Shamokin, Pa.
ST. James-C. ID. Marshall and wife.
BruI swick, Me-: E. F. White, Providence
r. l.; w. N. Sabell and wife, jackson.
Mich.
Johnson-Col. J. P. Irish, Oakland, CAL:
G. Fl. Love. New York; J. H. johnson.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Found a HeadIe.. nodx

CHICAGO, March 26.-The headless body
Of man was found by employees at the
Dunning poor house, while they were clean
Ing out catch basin on the poor house
premises. last evening. From all appear
ances the remains had been in the basin
ior more than year. 1t is thought that
the body was that of some inmate of tie
fcor house who wandered to the spot. and
either committed suicide or accidentally
fell into the catch basin. Time has rem
dered identification impossible. The frag-
ments of clothing indicated. the authori-
ties said, that the man was not pauper.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
THE NEWSPAPER FOR ALL.
TOmOrrOSN's Big Star and Some of It's
Attr0ctiNe Eenturen.

TOmOrrOw's Big Star and Some of lis
Attractive Features.
Everybody will be interested in tomor-
rows twentyfour-page Star 1t will b..
full Of good reading matter. as may be
judged from the following partial lis. of its
special chapters, a number of which Will
be extensively and appropriately Illus
trated:
HAWAII AND ANNEXATION dllus-
trated).
Ex-Secrefary Fosters views on one OF
the great questions of the hour.
THEY PLAY FOR FUN QllrstrateO.
Managers. captains and players of local
college ball teams, and the games
scheduled.
CLEVER YOUNG MEN Qllustrated).
Personal characteristics of the private
secretaries Of the new cabinet officers.
HOW WE DEFEATED THE LAW 0llus-
trated).
A lively short story of an exciting race
to a state border in the west BY Will
Hanson Royce.
GOWNS NEW COLORS Qllustrated).
Novelties prepared by Paris modistes for
women s spring wear.
AT A MASKED BALL QllustratetD.
Sterling Heilig's letter about the past and
present functions at the Paris Grand
Opera House.
THE BOOTH DYNASTY QllustrateO.
Some of the peculiarities of a distin-
guished family, described by one who
knew them.
THE MUTABLE MANY Qllustrated).
The final chapters of Robert Bars stir
ring strike story
IN QUOD AT TRENTON.
The punishment of Washington's prison.
ers. who no longer go to Albany.
HEAD OF THE HOUSE
Amos Cummings, in his characteristic
style. tells how Speaker Reed has Sc
cured absolute control
MONEY IN FARMING.
Hopeful views of the new Secretary of
Agriculture. from his own western ex-
perience. By F. G. Carpenter.
A DREADFUL DRAMA
Description of the Passion Play as 1t is
enacted by the Mexicans in our own
southwest.
A BIG FLOWER SHOW.
The beauty of Washington parks in the
early spring. and how the results are
accomplished.
It matters little what it is that you want
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Mormon Authorities DENY.

United States Consul Buford at Paso del
Norte has advised the Department of State
that the Mormon authorities in Mexico
have denied that the "Colonia HidaIgo'
colonization scheme has any connection
with their church. The consul saws that
the few people who had been induced to
take up their abode on the concession as
colouists have al left and rot single
family is living at Colonia Hidalgo.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE
BUILDING
ASSgGlAT ION.

Those who are purchasing property, have
mortgages 10 pay on contemplate building,
should ascertain the terms upon which loans
can be obtained from this association.
II nam q are made at six per cent in
l5lU0uUS ,erest, repayable in month
ly installments. Settlement IN fuil
or in part may be made at any time
When part Of n loan is settled the
mcnthly installments are reduced
proportionately. No commissions are
charged. Borrowers are extended
every facility 10 return loans aud
pay for their property.
The EQIrrABLE is a purely co.
operative saving aud loaning asso,ia-
tion.
ASSETS. 81, ,45l .o746
Further information as to terms. how 10
proceed. &C., can be obtained upon application
at the Office.
EQUITABLE BUILDING, 1908 r st. NV.
Thomas Somervillc, President.
A. J. Schafhirt. Vice President
Geo. W. Casilear, I'd Vice President.
John Joy Edison. Secretary
ml19-f,m,wtf
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Gold sIcn to Meet at Denver.

DENVER. Col. March 2G.-The Denver
chamber of commerce has indorsei the sug-
gestion for national gold produt ers. CON-
vention TO be held in Denver Mr.. / N
Stevens, vice chairman of the natiouaI si,
yer party national committee; H. VI. JeroI-
man and T. j. Underhill were named as 2
committee to arrange the preliminary sen.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Against Capital Punishment

DENVER, Col. March 26-The state
senate has passed the Engly bill, providing
for the abolition of capital punishment.
Ine Dill recently passed the house and
now only waits the governors signature.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Re.IEned Becnu.e of oxerxork

NEW YORK, March 26.-William Dulles
who for eight years has been treasurer of
the Presbyterian Church board of foreign
missions, has resigned on account of the
excessive strain his work entailed
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Mine owner. Threa,ep.a

LEADVlLLE, Col, March 20.-John r
Campion and other prominent mine man.
ayers have received letters signed ."The
Committee" threatening to blow I'D their
mines unless they Immediately discharge
all union workmen. The letters have caused
considerable uneasiness, although in some
quarters they are believed to have been
sent as a practical joke. The managers
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Duel Eafal tn notl,

PLYMOUTH. Ind, March 28-During a
fight at Lapaz last night between Jacob
Leeds and Blanchard Thomas, Leeds was
fatally stabbed and Thomas was shot and
instantly killed.
Evening star., 1897-03-26

C. d. Nash, founder Of the National Ex-
change Bank OF Milwaukee. and one of the
founders OF the Northwestern Mutual In
surance Company, and a widely-known
financier. is dead. Mr.. Nash had been in
Ill health for some time
Evening star., 1897-03-26

If yon want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
The Money wns Gone.

young colored man by the name of
Scott. who is employed as a bell boy at
the Shoreham. reported this morning that
he had been robbed of $5i. Scott is en-
ployei on the night force and claims tha:
when he went on last night he left that
amount of money IN the pocket Of his Goa I
hung in his locker. and when he went to
get IL this morning the money was gone
II you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If any body has what you wish you
Will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
HOTELS.

La. ave. NV; electric lights electric call; elec.
trio elevator; steam heat and gas Special rates
to guests by the week and MONTH. mhlS-lm
Evening star., 1897-03-26

BerkeIey .1sIsS5a'F' .5sls%. The Whole
Every one who Is troubled with Spring
Fever will find Il prompt cH-e in Tharp's
Old Reliable rBerkeley" Whisky. All Ian
gI"r VIII discappear, the entire body will BE-.
greatly benefited. and the appetite Improved,
Berkeley l. the purvst and best whisky
In the world. 81 at. Sold only here. JAS
TIiARP'S. s12 I 81. mh2J Iol
Evening star., 1897-03-26
L never disappoint -
Your Advertising Plans

for Spring and summer sho1ld not be
decided upon without considering these
typewriter Circulars. No other adver-
tisiis medium is productive of such re-
suits. for the amount expended They
are sent through the mails the same as
ordinary letters. and wherever received
are read as personal letters
~ h.N > ADAMS. prompt printer 5l2 IIth 81
Evening star., 1897-03-26
FINANCIAL.

STATEMENT or THE CpNnTTIoN of THE MI
nAL BENEFfr LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEWARK, STATE OF NEW It.I,strY ~
IHE 18TH DAY oF FERHI ARY. 1881 As RE
JULY -, lS,. " ''
Evening star., 1897-03-26

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or q servant-a
wait" ad. in The Star will reach the
psrscn who can I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
~ xfExfnRIANf


Resolved That the Association of the Oldest
Inhabitants OF the District OF Columbia recosnize
in the death Of our beloved associate ana IreIs
urer Roierr G. Ball, the loss of dear friend,
than whom none in life made himself dearer OF
more. esteemed to each and all Of US by the pos
session and habitual exercise Of the n"'ies' quail
As citizen he WAS patriotic, I'noic splriIeu'
wise. generous just in manner urtane COD INA
tory in opinion YET hrm an fs,,him = u hi IN, anal
in all his private and business relations the sou
OF honor and integrity. ,,
In his family he a devoted father ioveu
with rare affection and admired for his mdnliness
of character and life. -
more higaly trusted and esteemed HIS aHNlce
WIS always sought and certainly ioiioWesI-
His Attendance upon our meetings was pFoinPt.
regular and habitual. and as treasurer II W, w,i ae
difficult % supply his place. Any one Wouid es
IL high honor to be his Successor pu
great as Is loss, that OF all his frl"his, an
The. other organizations of which ne was Hif"
her and th. city Of Washington Is as great
Resolved. That the corresponding secr'tar! coh
municate copy Of thes. resolutions 10 .ie ia nm
ily OF the deceased, with the assurance oi oar
most heartfelt sympathy and coincidence In their
great affiicti"n u
NOTICE To ,iRsS,E1iS-ON AND AFTER APisfi.
l. 1S3T We will iiscontinue our wagons Eo.ne
I've with the vi>w Of receiving patronage from
each dealer Respectfully, T. &. TOMSoN CO.
Philadelphia. Pa. t.hH"-"'
WASHINGTON. DC. March 70. 1>97.
Notice is hereby given that the uS..ii quarterly
dividend OF one and one-half u t2' per ncnI on me
tapitaI stock Of the AMERICAN SECURITY AND
TRUST COMPANY will he paid TO the sto knoil
ers of record IN MARCH 81, 1897. payable April
nh25 81 JAS. F. HOOD Secretary.
MRS NJ J. STEPHENS.
Trance medium
SittinSs daily. 'mh2'- -2t'l 222 A ST sc.
Evening star., 1897-03-26

AN INVESTMENT THAT Will. PAY.
beautiful home at Cleveland PARK
Once. 6l0 iith ST. mhie-.f
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Capital: One rIillion Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults mt
s. per annum upward.
Securities. Jewery. silverware and raluabies
OF all Kinds in owners package. trunk or case
taken deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowei on IS and above.
Loans money real estate and collateral
security. Sells nrst-class real estate and
other securities in sums Of $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company 10 a legal depository for court
snd trust funds, and acts adninist tor,
executor receiver. assignee and executes
trusts OF all kii.Ic. Wills prepared l,y a
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
BENJAMIN r. SNYDER. President
e. FRANCIS RIGGS First Vice President
W. RILEY DEEBLG. Second Vice President
THOMAS q. JONES. .....-.. Third Vice President
ALBERT L. sTuRTEyANT.. Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD. D.-...................T Treasurer
CHARLES E. NYMAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust oficer
jaz
Evening star., 1897-03-26
YoI' NATURALLY LOOK To Us

YOJ NATT RALLY IDOK To Is
as the biggest Lumber Dealers, TO oner
better Lumber and Woodwork values
w-'n not d.sapp put you, No order too large
-nor. too smIIl. Estimates cheerfully far
nshed.
TIIoS w SMITH 1st and Ind ave- PhoIe ~
Mill ard wEarves. foot Ith ST. sc. Phone DOL
mk23 s1n. 10
Evening star., 1897-03-26
CORSON & MCCARTNEY.

CORSON & MCCARTNEY,
Members OF the New YORK Stock Exchange
1919 r ST.. Glover building
Correspondents OF Messrs. Moore q Schley 30
Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits. Exchange. Loans
Railroad Stocks and Bouds and all seruritjcs
listed an the exchanges OF New York rhiladelphia
Boston end Baltimore horxht and sold
petielty made OF Investment securities Dis
tIict bonds and all locai Railroad, Cas- insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought ana sold
1eS1l0d
Evening star., 1897-03-26

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE SrOCkHolID-
ers Of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company of
the District OF Columbia for the election OF nj
teen trustees to serve fo- the ensuing year will
be held the office of the company. No. 14ly q
NV, MONDAY. April ), 1891 Polls open at
Evening star., 1897-03-26
WEDDING INVITATIONS

should hr-MUST BE-CoRRE1TIY EyGR,y
Id 'GpD TASTE demands correctness
above all things Our work In this lin. is
perfect In execution -faultless in design In
Ntatioifs. announcements. Cards. etc, are
safe when intrtssie,i 10 Us
give are SJationers everybody
Easton & Rupp, 42l11th St.
FoFUIAR-PRICED SrATIoNERs. nhaG1Ia
Evening star., 1897-03-26
The National Safe Deposit.
Savings and Trust
Company,
or the District OF Columbia

Chartered by special act OF Congress.
Tan. 1867. and acts OF Oct, 1890. aud Feb, lsg3
Evening star., 1897-03-26
ONDENSED LOCALS S

Chief Justice Bingham has designated
Justice of the Peace Charles F. Scott to
preside in the Police Court in the absence
of the judges of that court. The order will
continue in effect until the 1st Of January
next
The Lamar register., 1897-11-20

TWO PAPERS EVERY WEEK.
EIGHT PAGES FACH TUESDAY ARo FRIg
ONE DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.
The Lamar register., 1897-11-20
SANTA re ROUTE.
Y az erci Intproved TraIn servIce.

Denver to California N two ,iays.
Two fast trains daily 70 Kansas City
aud Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time To New
Mexico. ri P.iso aud Mexico
These ARE some Of the improvements
offered TO Colorado travellers by the san
ia F'e railroad.
TIE through sleeping aud chair car
service has also been extended.
Fred Harvey's dining cars and houses
are too weH knolvn and liked to need
meution.
Going east, west or south from Colora-
do the best route is the Santa E'e.
Excellent local ssrylce between Den
yer. Colorado Springs, Manitou and
Pueblo
For information aud reservations call
on any agent or address.
J. p. HALL, General Agent,
100 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colo.
The Lamar register., 1897-11-20

Il can't say About a month ago
he was out one day add bar got
acter him, and hain't seen him
since If the bar didn't git him
he'll be along party soon; if the bar
did git him then | reckon Bill will
be late ia shown up
"And didn't your son sam also 20
up with yous r
Yes; Sam he went along. too.
''Bnl he didn't come down with
yous'
Not to day We heard a strange
crittur yellin around the cabin one
night, and Sam got mp aud went out
to see what it was. He has1't
showed up since. As nigh as l
could make out Il was q mountain
lion. hut Sam viii know all about it
when be turns"
You expect him to turn up again,
do yous'
..waal I can't say. sam was allus
leetle Eighty aboat his trips II
the lion got him then he won't come
down this spring; If he got the lion
then we can look for him any day.
There were two other men went
mp with YOU. continued the bartender.
Yes, / believe there was Tom
Lee and Pete White Yes, the i've
us went mp and M sde camp together" "
'.But Lee aud White haven't come
down vet
"No; not vet Bout month ago
Tom Lee WIS chasin buck and went
over a preeipice up thar. Can't say
how fur be fell or how he brnng mp
at the bottom. but be didn't answer
when we hollercd at hirn. / must 20
mp in the spring and see il he's all
right Toms such queer enss you
never kin tell much abont him. He
may be dead, or he may have strnck
soft thing aud didn't want to di-
yide.-
"But about P,te Whitesr
.'Oh, Pete's all right / reckon. He
was on the side Of the mountain one
day when thar enm snowslide, and
the last seen Of him be was goin
dowu raviue; however, II he's am
bishns he'll dig his way out in \
week more
And you escaped all adventures y
asked the bartender
"Waal. yes uuthln ofaceount hap
pened to me, 'cept that we had a
cloud bust MP thar this mornin. and
I've hal a ride Of twenty miles down
the creek on log ani feel sort Of
shivery Everyth ug aud everybody
is all right, reckon, and you might
mix me another glass OF that same !"
The Lamar register., 1897-11-20
Writes regular subscriber. who
has read for many years, OF the
Twice-a-week issue Of the
ST. Louis Globe Democrat

and this - the unanimous verdict
OF its more than half million
readers. Ii Is beyond all COM
parison, the biggest, best and
cheapest national news and family
Journal published in America. 1t
Is trictly Republican in
polite, IN: it is above all a
newspaper, and gives all the
news promptly, accurately and
impartihliy. 1t is indispens-
able to the Farmer, Merchant or
Professional man who desires to
keep thoroughly posted, but has
no, the time to read large Daily
paper, While It's great yariety Of
well.selected reading matter makes
i, sn Invaluable, Home and
Family Paper.