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The indicator., 1897-02-27
CONSUL Len,s uItImntum.

Havana, Feb. 23.-The Associatcd
Press correspondent saw Consul Gen.
eral Lee this evening for the fourth
time today. Thomas G. Alvord. cor
respondent of the New York World,
was present at the time General Lee
was interviewed. General Lee was re.
served until shown cablegrams cx.
planning the dispatches received in
New York relative to his reported res
ignation. He then said: Il will re-
sign If not sustained by the state de,
partmcnt, Until now | have not re-
ceivcd an answer. The question mt is
sue was not the death of Ruiz. but re-
lated TO Charles Franklin Scott, who
was thirteen days incomunicado.
asked that he be placed comunicado
Immediately. Scott is already comun-
icado and the question has lost its i'm
portancc.'
Washington, Feb. 2i.--lt is stated
that Secretary olney yesterday re-
| ceivcd II dispatch from Consul General
Lee. stating that his resignation had
been mailed.
1t is said that Secretary Olncy re-
piled TO this almost Immediately. urr-
ing General Lee to Withhold his rcsig-
nation until something could be done.
and declaring that his retirement Mt
this time and in such manner
would cause untold trouble"
The indicator., 1897-02-27
WILL INTEREsr CREDITORS.
A Kansas blacksmith Invents "a New Way
of Collecting Old Debts.

Debt collecting Is not an easy process In
Kansas This fact has long weighed on the
mind ~ Mr.. Fred Westlotr, blacksmith. OF
Wath"nH who is obliged 10 give credit to
the farmers for whom he works After long
thought he decided tp Try "A new method Of
debt collecting, according to the New York
Journal
To an his debtors he sent out the follow
ing instruction:
As / have to meet payment Of a note
mud It necessary iu cnll upon all those who
are indebted 70 me TO help me out as much
as you can Therefore have decided TO ST.
lect one day and kindly request your pres
epce at my shop at WathcuH and pay the
amount herein state, and all those comply
Ing with this request will receive a special
trent. Lunch and refreshments will he
served from | to q y. m. In my basement
that day, aud very good time assured to
nll present Please present this curl when
you rhl aud show the amount Of your uc-
count, which is - dollars and - cents.
Hoping all viii respond and you will have u
good, social afternoon"
III" trrnt offered WAS great lnduCemout
20 the thrifty kuu-nS formers. 1t was an
tho more attractive because beer was pro-
tidrl, mud Euu.us Is prohibition state.
Hardly one u rlIU~r who eumr had tho cheek
10 refuse tp pay his hin. aml the eut"rtulu-
meuf was % great success. The -rlumu win
be employed regularly by Mr. WcstLon.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
HOUSEHOLD WORDS.

Lemme be.
D that collar button!
Did anybody see my hat?
Now l lay me down to sleep.
No. you can't have any more cake.
Oh. mamma. Willie's pinching me.
Say, John, amt you boys up yet?
Who the deuce carried off that
paper?
Oh, papa. make Dick quit calling me
names.
Yes. dear. $40 will do. but SIS would
be better.
Where's that half-dollar 1 gave you
last week?
Come on to your dinner before every
thing gets cold.
Come, now. it's time for you young
uns to be - bed
Good ar4.ious. how much money do
you want, anyhow?
Don't forget to order load of coal
sent up right away.
Under this heading the New York
Sun offers the following;
oi'm sorry, mem, but I'll have to be
after l'avin' yez the day. mem.
No. 1 sha'n't have any young man
coming to see you until you are out OF
school. So there.
But, my dearsh. you sh' know I had
engashement at tn offi.a till sho late ]
count poahibly come.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
EASY TO SWEAR,
The stupidcst Parrot VIII Lear. tt

Tns etupidcst farrot VIII Learn to
Curse.
Third avenue. on the outskirts of the
Bowery district. boasts the only "par-
rot academy on this side of the At
lantic, says the New York Herald. In
reality 1t is only the back room of a
bird-fancier's shop, but in It many
wonderful things are accomplished in
the way of educating parrots. When
asked about his methods. the proprie-
tor OF the shop. who is also the prin-
cipal Of the academy. explained at some
length, In exceedingly bad English. He
said he was German, but he very much
resembled an Italian. You, see, when
the birds come in, | put them all loose
In that room, where they remain for
few DAYS until they become accus-
toned to their surroundings. Then I
put with them n bird that can only
say words of one syllable, as yes no.
'cat.' dog He soon teaches the whole
lot what he knows. Then l put in a
bird that can say longer words and
simple sentences. and when they have
mastered his lessons yet another bird
who teaches them longer sentences
and how 10 ask and answer questions
That Is about AS far as the bird teach
ers can 80. So my daughter and |
finish off the smart ones, for parrots
are like children. and all are not smart.
I select the stupid birds and sell them
off cheap, while the smart ones are
still kept In that room until their edu-
cation Is complete. We teach them
their letters and figures, how to add
and subtract and to spell simple
words with the aid of blackboard.
Then my daughter teaches them to
sing with a piano accompaniment, to
tell the time of day and sometimes to
dance to music. No, we never teach
them to sN ear, for we have no demand
for swear ng birds. though several
times 1 have missed selling bright
bird because he swore at me when
l was trying to show him off. They
learn bad words from the people who
come in Il store and the boys pass
ing along the streets. The stupidest
parrot can learn to swear"
The indicator., 1897-02-27
ZOO rus. OATS, 17a Bus. BARLEY

NJ NJ Luther, East Troy, Pa, grew
2Og bushels Salzer's Silver Mine Oats.
and John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis, 173
bushels Silver King Barley per acre.
Don't you believe it? Write them!
Fodder plants as rape, teosinte,
vetch spurry. clovers, grasses, etc, in
endless varieties. potatoes at sl5O a
barrel. Salzcr's seeds are bred to big
yields. Americas greatest seed cata-
logue and Il farm seed samples are
sent you by John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis. upon receipt of 10
cents stamps, worth $40, to get start
wn
The indicator., 1897-02-27

dies has one that will eventually hunt down
and arrest that particular disease.
Lung and bronchial diseases are among
the most battling complaints which doctors
have to deal with; because it isn't the lungs
or bronchial tubes alone which are affected,
but every corner of the system furnishes
lurking place for these elusive maladies,
They change and reappeaf and dodge
about the system under numberlcss dis
guises. They are almost always comph-
Gated with liver or stomach troubles, nerv-
BUSINESS, neuralgia, or general debility"
The best detective remedy which Nature
has provided TO search ont and arrest these
pcrpexing ailinci IS is Or, Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery. It lays an arrestirg
hand directly upon the poisonous paralyz-
ing elements hiding in the liver and diges-
tive organs.
1t gives the blood-inaking glands power
to manufacture an abundant supply of pure,
red, highly vitalizcd blood which reinforces
the lungs with healthy tissue; feeds the
we centres with power, and builds up
soiid muscular flesh and active energy,
l'oyweaS lungs, splitting of blood, shortness
OF h-enti. nasal catarrh, bronchitis, severe
coughs, asthma, and kindred affections, it
is n sovereign remedy. Willie ii promptly
cures the severest cough il strengthens
TIE system snd puriiies the blood.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
A FAMOUS ROSE.
sssdsnsa Who VIII Produce o.s fss
100000. .-.-.

VD800e0a
Ten thousand dollars for q rosef
Even the princely multimillionaire.
Of the offete east would gasp in amaze
ment at such a price. but vet that lie
to be paid for single flower. says the
Ban Francisco Examiner. Luther Bur-
bank. the world-renowned horticultur-
ist and originator. whose fne expert
mental grounds in Santa Rosa are
visited by hundreds of people each
year. . few days ago completed nego-
tiations with C. H. Perkins Of Newark,
N. Y. one OF the best known seeds
men In the world, for the production OF
. hardy hybrid perpetual yellow rose
for which he will receive the enormous
sum of 100000. There 10 no good.
hardy hybrid perpetual yellow rose in
the world, and Mr.. Burbank means
to produce one. The nearest approach
to the desired bloom is the "Glorle
Lyonaise." of French production. Mr.
Burbank says that he has not the least
produce the rose for which the fabu-
lous sum will be paid. 1t will take
time. though, five years under any cir
cumstances, and the production will
mean tho planting and raising OF
thousands of seedlings the making OF
many expensive experiments and sci
entific researches. Mr.. Burbank says
we need not be surprised at any de
velopments that may take place in the
world OF horticulture any more than In
the chem lcal. electrical and mechani-
cal world. Only a few years ago II
was maintained yellow aster or ye'.
low verbena could not possibly re
produced, and 1t would be Impossible
for even the most imaginative mind
to attemIt to estimate or describe the
changes rhich will be wrought In the
world by horticulture in future years.
Mr.. Burbank will commence the inves-
tigation and study necessary to pro-
duca the new rose at once and tho work
OF the great scientists will create world
wide interest. as the Burbank speci-
mems are known everywhere. He has
made the study of horticulture his life's
work and finds great delight in its pur-
suit. Probably no man of later years
has done half as much to promote sci
entifc agriculture, and Sonoma county
10 justly proud of him.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
MINING NOTES.


The Cleopatra company. at Ouray. is
about to build custom mill below
that town to treat the low grade ores
Of the district. 1t Is expected to great
ly stimulate mining In the vicinity.
1t is stated at Leadville that there is
no foundation for the rumor that
work was to be resumed on the Maid
properties and the pumps are not be
ing replaced. As n matter of fact. the
pumps are out of the mine. which Is
worked out and permanently aban-
doned. If the pumps ure used again,
II will be some other shaft, as the wat
er Will speedily warp the Maid shaft
out of line, so that pumps would not
work in it.
The Nindcntor mine. which Is on
Bull hill. Cripple Greek, is closed Mt
present for the purpose of putting In
new plant of machinery which Is un-
der course of construction. and which
Is almost completed at present This
plant consists of the best modern min
Ing machinery. supplemented with the
largest and best air compressor that
can be used. The estimated cost OF
this plant Is about $500.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Your Ruling Planet
THE a SIRoo oGER,S ~ GoRNER IEsls.

ActrnIorxrS Cuunnghau's late.
ASll UlUSy wrou plain. comprehensive language
+ gums OF intarmatlan WOW Ichdcr POI. aclm
The indicator., 1897-02-27
President and T.ar,

President Faure, of France, has
planned to go to st. Petersburg in May,
to make return visit to the Tsar. 1t
is unusual for president to leave the
country while in Office. and the permis-
sion OF the two branches of the nation
al legislature will be asked France
has no vice-president upon whom the
executive duties could be temporarily
devolved and it is considered probable
that the chambers will authorize an
arrangement by which the president $
powers can be temporarily vested in
the presidents of the senate and cham
ber of deputies.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Dra,uc,. Cannot Ise cured

by local applications. as rbey cannot reach
the dl4u-.l portion ~ The rur There T.
only nn" way tr euro dlfncss, and thar is
ny ny cgln-'.,a.t.7' reingl'.. beafgees s.
muruus lu.nE N Que Eu- urU-ru Tube.
When tn- rubr l- Ianam,-I yuu have d
when ID Is entirely closed deafness is rhr
result nuH uUn-s tue inflammation ruu b.,
taken out HuI rH- fubr restored fp ls. nor
mai condition. urIraE VIII br a,
sirnvnd FOREVER. ul.. cI-r- ont Uf Com Ar.
CAUSED by Guurrt winch is uurl.ug Hu'
On iuupmcl condition " tEe mucous sur
faces
We VIII give One Hundred Dounr- taf
any r1-" N uoI oIfnr-. Uau-Il Hy eHHIrHl
tbn- r1anH' hn Hrra1 hoy Halle ,Illrrt
Cure Send Cor u.r.Iar-. frr..
T. j, CHENEY & CO.. Tu,ID. %
Sn'd nV duea-r-. 7Jr.
Halls Family lNIls Irr tho best
The indicator., 1897-02-27
OPPOSE THE RESERVES.
some of the congr.ssm.n Think Them On.
necessary.

Washington, II. C., Feb. 23.-Presi-
dent Cleveland took Congress and
western men completely off their
rect today. when the reservation
OF 2l,OoO,o0O acres was announced
colorado was not included in the
states affected, but that was an
| oversight, said one senator. No
senator or representative was con-
suited, where the largest reservations
We're made. Millions of acres were
withdrawn without word of advice
ana without the people through their
representatives,, having opportunity
to say what they wanted Represen-
tative M0ndell, of Wyoming, whose
state Is affected, said:
Ihe order is as outrageous an act
OF arbitrary power as n car or sultan
| ever conceived. 1t was never intcul-
ed by the forestry act that such reser-
vatlons should be mnde without the
knowledge of the people who are AZ
fccted, through their representatives.
This order was made apparently On
the advice of an organization known
as the Forestry Association.
"The lands reserved by the order in
w Nuillhg are as much lit for, forest
| as tile ilOor of the capitol. The land is
| now being explored for mineral, but
this work is stopped by the order and
settlers on the lands are prevented
from using the timber for buildings
and fences.
Representative Shafroth who is n
member of the public lands commit
tee. said: The reservation of forest
lands would be- beneficial if mining op-
| cratlnnS We're permitted and the set.
| tiers were given cgrcss and ingress
and their cattln allowed to roam on
| the lands, Bills are before Congress
Tor th"S" purposes. and if they become
llw the forestry system will be bcnc-
lclhl. One OF the chief advantages of
the forests of the West is that they
keep the snow from melting until sum
tion
The indicator., 1897-02-27
TO WAR ON NATIONAL BANKS
Convention of the silver States at Denver
Suggested.

Guthrie, O. r., Feb. GA Joint
resolution was Introduced in the leg
islative assembly to-day by Represcn-
thtive May, calling on the people of
the free silver states and territories
to meet in Convention at Denver, Sep
tember 10. next, to devise means of
relief for the people from the en-
croachmcnis of the national banks.
who now WELD II dangerous and cor
rupt Influence in politics and the af-
ialrs OF government and are seeking
10 Still further extend their power by
the retirement of all government pa
per money in favor of bank notes. He
suggests the boycotting of national
bank notes and the issuance in lieu
thereof by the silver states of five per
cent. bonds in denominations of So,
$40 and $50, to he used by the people
as Il circulating Medium.
The indicator., 1897-02-27

, example of patriotism and whose pre-
cept, placing duty to country above
and beyond all party Obligation is a
denlhloss waichword of political lib
erty
''Signcd by II. NJ. Teller. Fred n.
Dubois. Frank j. Cannon, X. f. Petit
grew, Lee Mantle, John +. Jones,
Charles A. Townc, Charles s. Hart
man, John II. Shafroth, G. L. Allen,
Edgar WILSON,
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Scenes i and II,

Here are two scenes in a tragedy.
Scene 1:
Host-'Let me introduce you to Miss
Prancer for waltz" Captain-"Don't
mind trotting her out bit-'blige you.
ole fell! Just see if she'll do-aw-''
Scene 2: Host-"Miss Prancer, al
low me to introduce Capt. Crawler."
Miss Prancer (who must have been lis
tening)-"Very happy-'blige you. but
weally won't do at all. Twot him back
again; thank you. u."-Boston Courier.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Literary Not. from rn. century G,

The Marcel Century f. To bo an 'Inauru-
ration Number devoted especially to urti-
clcs on ilrr iu The white House aud Mt the
capita. Illustrated with D. great number Of
interesting pictures. Including Two portraits
uf Major Mckinley aud one Hf President
cleveland 40 his desk. Il from photographs
taken especially for ila Century.
\ large edition viii Doe printed The inter
with Grant" aud "lIUgb Wynuc Free punl.
cr,' is so great that horh the January and
Fcbrunry numhers went "ut VI print almost
Immediately upon Issue,
The indicator., 1897-02-27
The Feminine View.

Nell-"Did You cni y the perform.
ailce last uightf'
Eclle-"No. it was stupid Nearly
every woman in the house took her
hat Off ana there was nothing to look
at but the play. Philadelphia Rec.
ord
The indicator., 1897-02-27
The sr,rt,u yirtu-. fortltu

Is severely taxed by dyspepsia But good
on both" when Hp%tc,tcrs' stomach Filters
is rcsortcd To by the victim Of Indigestion
Heartburn. hutulcucc billuusncss Will cease
tormCutiug the gastric region nnd liver If
this genial fnniily corrective meets with the
fair trial tliut sterling remedy deserves.
Use 1t regularly, uut ~pa~WpIlnHlly-u
mud then. 1t conWrrs umluriul. kidney. urr-
vous and rheumatic ailments.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Found Ills Calling,

Editor-ir Chief Ito applicant for po-
sition on the Daily Distress; do you
have ftsi' Applicant: Alas, yesr'
Editor: "All right, you can commence
here Monday. We want such man as
you seem to be to edit our Cuban war
neWs."-CIeveland Loader
The indicator., 1897-02-27

according tu the official Statistics Just pub.
Iishrd " tho latest rrn-gs hi Germany, the
population numbered t2.4TH Nnl ON nrrcm.
hcr =. 1876. ur - S5l ill more thuu aJ Iuc
previous census iu lS.n. This Increase ~
more than per cent in five yonf- / creator
ihHu in almost any uthur country the p0pi-
lntlun Of which is not fed by immigration.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
SOME LATE NEW THINGS.

An adjustable handle for carrying
travelling bags is arranged so that it
can be fastened to either side of the
bag by riveting pair of bracelets in
to which the ends of the handle lock
to each side of the bag, thus allowing
the bag to be carried either fiat or
edgewise, as desired.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
PROF. c. w. CUNNINGHAM,

TIE FOLLOWING ARE So

THE fWIITW INH ANt SVMF4
Miss f. B.. Kokomo. Ind. According to tho data
furnished, the Zodincal sign Gcnini. which Mcrcu-
ry rules rising your birth therefore Mercury
is our ruling planet sienihcator.
Ynu above medium height; straight slender
figure, dark complexion hair and eyes the eyes have
a peculiar sparkle sharp sight and quick restless
movement. You belong 10 shat class OF people from
which comes our most hri liant scholars, teachers,
lawyers writers, ctc.i your horoscope Is OF Kind
that shows life of considerable struggle and any
thing that With 10 do that Ill bring financial
returns would require great effort and the
when reched, woull b. after disap eintnents and
Annoyarce-. You are not apprgcl tel 10 the erteht
your ability shoulh command Marriage is not
than average fortunnfe,
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Old. uutnGnnd surre.,Inn

She blushed prettly as she told the sister
of her best young man that she cQntem-
plated buying birthday present for him.
said; that's why I've come 10 you for nd
vice"
"Ycs:" said the sister. inqulrlnCly.
well what would yuu advise ne to get p
''oh, really, ! don't know cNnctly," said
the sister al could only advise You in geu-
crnl terms. From whnt know OF him. he
would appreciate something that could lie
pawned easily, better than something that
could not. ~
Then there was great sileuce,-Plck Me
Up.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Crushed.

Loyerly: Miss Deary, l can con-
ceal my thoughts no longer" Miss
Deary: Why, Mr.. Loverly! Have you
really had thoughts all along? How
perfectly you have concealed them, to
be sure. Oh, what a capital actor you
are."-Phil adelphia American.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Discovered

Fanny d, Morrow. According to the data furnished
the Sodiaeai Sign Virgo. which Mercury rules, waf
rising at your birth, therefore Mercury is your
ruling plsnct or sisnifcator.
You are above medium height, slender figure, but
well pruportioncd, medium TO dark complexion hair
and eyes; the eyes quite expressive and have .
quick, restless movement and appearance. You are
much inclined 10 Intellectual pursuits and prefer
those kind Of topics in usual conversation You
are skeptica yet take delight in Investigating
the occult and mysteripu- IN order to know the truth
fou src ambitious, industrious and leader in any
thing you become interested In. The last half of Hfs
will be more successful than the first You did not
get the nni-hfd d education surh you we're capable
OF takirg there was alsays something prevent IA
You will be under evil transit of ara fs~s
months later . foFtunafe tra0sii of JnnItav.
The indicator., 1897-02-27

The Pnpe=' golden ru.r D. destined tHg
year f.r rhp Uuahr-- MurlH TnrrrzI uffr af
The crown prince Hf Wurt,mhuru- TN. rp--
Is n artistic creation lu gold aul precious
stuuns. executed 10y the Nluruu lrrpIrr.
AMI l7 bestowed Mo- mid lrnf nu some lafU-
ole princess who IH~ H...u conspicuous fur
her services 20 the church
The indicator., 1897-02-27

A new folding table has a drawer
set in the under portion of the table
top in such a manner that it cannot
be removed when the legs are folded
up, the legs covering the front of the
drawer
The indicator., 1897-02-27

W hltS nc
knows that
pr o b a b | y
some W Ii ere
or other on
the look out
is a detective
W aiting to
lay his hand
en- him.
When any
disease at
tack 5 man
in d a II d
hides itself
in the human
sy ste m, no
matter ow
obscure or
complicated d
{ Ii c disease
may be, Ma
turc among
Ii er re a I
force of de
srrt,,-e -r,,,n
The indicator., 1897-02-27
GnInC DnAu

What is that humping noise in the
rear of the store?" That? Oh, that's S
the prices dropping under the infiu-
ence of the business depression. -.
PHILADELPHIA North American
The indicator., 1897-02-27

Two through trains daily via the Union
Pacific, carrying through slcepers and max
Ing from six to hrteeu hours quickest time
to principal western points. including DE-
den, salt Lake, Butte, Helena. Portland.
San Francisco. Sacramento. etc Ask about
them at Oil lIth St corner Curtis,
The indicator., 1897-02-27
Ignorance Is Bliss.

Rimple-'Does your wife obey you
as she promised to do at the altar"
Simple-"Well, the fact is l never
dared to test her. ."-Elmira News
The indicator., 1897-02-27

Pneumatic car-fenders nave recent
ly been patented, consisting OF num-
ber of elastic tubes set in metal frames
shaped like ordinary tenders.
The indicator., 1897-02-27

"Dn You think these cronkcrs against mat
rimony do any harmi' None whatever
think of the thousands Of married people
who are 50 busy being happy that they
haven't time to talk about 1t -
The indicator., 1897-02-27

"Mrs nigsly lets her husband practice on
his curuet at home "Wbat'> that fpr7''
"1t gives bcr an excuse to be away all the
time"
The indicator., 1897-02-27
No-ro-BAc FoR FIFrY CENTS

over 400 Ouu cured. Why not let No-Tn Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco ?
Saves money. makes health aud manhood
Cure gunrnnlecl. jun AMI SlOp, an druggists
The indicator., 1897-02-27

less MS the seH." And what aha she sayFf
''Shc said that must be true. as she hnd
The indicator., 1897-02-27

onds s'5; NV S2 }gT w5S3D gSaT " !FrT r. tbo faf 81.
reason 50 many OF Them go around only hall
The indicator., 1897-02-27

The heating of fiat and sad irons by
electricity has just been patented. the
device having the inside next to the
bottom followed out and several coils
of wire placed therein, connected with
an electric circuit by means of wires
running to an electric lamp socket, the
passage of the current through the
coils heating the bottom of the iron.
The indicator., 1897-02-27
"srAR rnnACCo."

AS YOU chew tobacco for pleasure use star
It is not only the tes hut the most lasting, aud
therefore, the chen est
The indicator., 1897-02-27
. y, snIh thr .-.tnr innnlrlnrlr

Are you in favor one.cent postage, Bar
ClnyF "NcS. except uu uye-rttorS; | don't
tltuk counting ought Ia be mude any cheap
er"
The indicator., 1897-02-27

"Dehne hope" .Wel. 1t Is something
like daylight; We generally have n lot of II
when we get ur, and by bedtime we haven t
any"
The indicator., 1897-02-27

some 100 Italian students mud professor.
Will lrnve Milnn nm April tu fr furfnl-Hf''
tour through Germany. going via Zurich
Heidelberg and Cologne to berlin, and re
turning Via Lclpslo, Halle ami Munich.
The indicator., 1897-02-27

II is believed that the highest vineyards 70
. 200 meters.