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Evening star., 1899-03-27
Easter Silk Waists.

We told every dsy that our assortment
Of silk waists IS not surpassed by any in
Washington. Many compliments are lavish
ed on the general style. and particularly the
tasty coloriDgs OF our selections. Rich
dressy-becOming shades-but nothing gaudy
and trashy looking Corded. tucked lace
and chiffon trimmed silk waists, In black,
red light blue medium blue. gray. laven-
der. brown. pink. plaid and stripes, at IS
TO S22 50.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Ea sfer CCrse1s.
Easter Shirt Waists.

We easily see that pilun Waists are
fast gaining a hold your affections by
the way they are srlIjac now, The stock
we show seems just right tn meet your de
rnands, which aie fo- pink. Llue. white and
striped effects
Lovely India Lawn Waists. plain and lace
trimmed.
Scr' r'iceah!c aId DR., ssy cl1tnbray and per-
l.llI M-
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Easter Jackets
and Capes.

There is a great demand for black. dag
onal. brpadclOth and cheyiot jackets this
sprins-wr are consequently very strong in
this line showing gigantic assortment at
81 81 &T.5u $p. $40, $40 5n. sll. si2.
SI2.5H $3.50. SO. S1T.j0. $3.50 and SD.
In tan jackets in covert broadcloth and
chevint We show all styles at s. $3.50. 50.
$io. SiH.5 80. $3.50. SIa5o 70 s1T.a0.
The jackets are all short this season Civ
ing a iauGty neat-fittinG appearance
We show the latest novelties in capes at
81. So Sl050. $3.50. $3.50, $3.50, $50,
So 81. saS so and $40.
The new golf cspes at $3.50 10 $3.50.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Easter Gloves.
Spring Gloves.

The Oldest established Glove Iionse i'll
Washington has never in its thirty years his
tory shown such an extensive assert ueut OF
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Ladies' Easter NeckWear

Lovely new Net. Null and Liberty silk
Ssarfs-em5roidered in white and culors and
lace trimned-25c. to 81 each.
Wide and Narrow Liberty silk Neck Ruch-
iDgs and Plaitings, 121sc. 10 81 yard.
Stunning Satin Stocks and Taffeta
Stocks. in black, white and brand-new col
erings. 25c. and zoe.
Dainty Windsor Scarfs, tie twice around
neck and form bow--with long ends to waist
stripes. polka dots and figures-5oc.
Ladies' beautiful new String Ties in new
plsids and polka dots, 2Jc. and soc
Ladies' Imperial Scarfs-te in a sailor
knot. with long ends TO waist--at Soc
Elegant Black Liberty Silk Pompadour
Scarfs and Capes ranging from 81 80 10 SIS.
Evening star., 1899-03-27

Everything that is swell, stylish and up=to=
date i'm ITEMS Easter Neckwear, Gloves and
Shirts for day and evening wear.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Easter PetticOats.

Lovely Easter petticOats OF fine silk. in
green, violet. old ruse. watermelon and
changeable effects at S5 TO $3.50.
Evening star., 1899-03-27
Easter Dress Skirts.

A-'|ao NSa Vl SSS sOMnl 0So
Flare and tunic efTects-fD cheyiots. broad
cloth. rrct"Es. venetian cloths and silks.
beautiful braid and button trimmings
Silks rihi"n trimmed and appliqued
'l"'h SKIRTS in black, blue and gray,
brown and red plaids.
Finest s!irts MADE at 50 to $3.50.
Easter CCTsetso
ASK to see cur new l. * q. long back cor-
sets. especially designed for wear with the
new tight iii ;Ing SkirIs-veEy shapcly and
ElarcfCl-;II:lv SITE.
See the new i. y. Cprsets.
See the new J. 9. CoIsetS
See the new e. L. CnTsats.
Sc" IN" nev Royal Worcester CoISets.
Sc th- new Thnmpsnn's Corse;..
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14
MISSING THE JUBILEE.
One Woman Who Dill Not Know That
Peace d Come.

Peace II d Come.
1t was in the midst of the peace
jubilee and the editor was the busiest
individual in town, but the visitor got
In on him, and. what IL worse, SAT
down and showed other signs OF re-
manning. none of which the editor en-
couragcd, says the Washington Star.
Excuse me-" said the visitor OF his
own volition, but can't l ask you an
important question:
what is it?'' responded the editor.
without looking up from his work,
which is always Il sign that anybody
ought TO understand
Amt this peace jubilee we're hav-
ing in this town."
1t certainly is"
And a peace jubilee IL q celebration
of peace; amt IT."
Exactly"
And peace means that war Ia on;
don't it,"
or course it does"
And that the olive branch Is hang
ing low. and that everybody is falling
on everybody else's neck, and that ey-
eryDOdy is glad that the warclouds
have rolled by, and that good-fellow-
ship is prevailing everywhere, and that
every bosom throbs responsive to the
gentle coo of the dove, and that every
body is wearing white wings, and that
there won't be any more scraps, and
that everybody. is kissing and making
up; 1t means that, don't itY
Exactly" responded the editor,
pleased to discover so comprehensive
a knowledge from such an unsupported
quarter.
Il thought So" said the vi. tor ris-
ing. IN go back home and tell my
wife about 1t. When l left there an
hour ago don't believe she knew 1t
had happened. Good morning" And
the visitor went out before the editor
had time to extend his sympathy.
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ABOLISHED THE Lock-srEP.
y.Asaaa Penitenti.ry Authorities Decide
to Do Away with It

,Inaiana Penitentiary Authorities Decide
to Do Away with It
After years Of experience with the
so-called lock-step, the authorities Of
the Indiana penitentiary have deter
mined to abolish that custom. Their
reasons are clear. Convicts who were
incarcerated for only a short term were
made to march in that unnecessary
fashion without lasting injury to
themselves. Time was in their favor.
But It learned through long and de-
liberate observations that those who
had to undergo some years of that par
ticular kind Of walking left the insti-
tuition with shutting gait which they
never afterwards lost. The experienced
eye could pick them out on sight. As
the purpose Of imprisoning men and
women is to reform. rather than make
permanent crooks of them, the au-
thoritiss concluded that it would be
only decent to abolish the step and hu-
name men will approve the decision.
It prevented many ex-convicts from
obtaining employment and never had
any remedial value-Philadelphia In
Suirsr.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FREE.

One OF tho Grandest Oners Ever Nads.
The drst five persons procuring the
Endlea Chain Starch Book from their
grocer will each obtain one large 10c
package OF Red Cross" starch, one
large lOc package of "Hubinger's Best"
starch two Shakespeare pictures print
ed In Twelve beautiful colors, as natur-
81 as life, or one Twentieth Century
Girl alendar. the finest OF Its kind
ever Printed, all absolutely free. AL
Others procuring the Endless Chain
Starch Book will obtain from their
grocer two large 10c packages Of starch
for &C. and the beautiful premiums
which are being given away. This Of
fer is only made for a short time to
furthey introduce the famous Red
Cross starch and the celebrated "Hu-
bingers Best" cold water starch. RED
Cross" laundry starch Is something en-
ttrely new, and Is without doubt the
greatest invention Of the twentieth
century 1t has no equal, and surpasses
all Others. 1t has won for itself praise
from all parts OF the United States. 1t
has superseded everything heretofore
used, or known to science in the laun-
dry art. It is made from wheat, rice
and corn, and is chemically prepared
upon scientific principles by MI. J. G.
Hubilger. an expert In the laundry
profession. who has had twenty-five
years practical experience in fancy
laundering and who is the first sue
cessfu and original inventor OF all dne
grades Of starch in the United States.
II you would have the best. ask for
Red Cross" and "Hubinger's Best"
which are the finest starches ON the
market today.
The jobbing houses all handle 1t. the
retail grocer has it on his shelves. you
ind 1t in all the homes. while the care
full housewife has adorned the walls OF
the home with the beautiful Shakes
peare pictures which are being given
away in introducing Red Cross" and
"Hubinger's Best" starch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14
THAT PHoNooRAPH.
It Played the Minister False Who
Would Have 1t Preach.

It Played the Minister False Who
Would Have 1t Preach.
It 10 strange that no one but Kan
sas pastor, full Of the life and energy
that has come to that state, would
have thought of the photograph as his
substitute in the pulpit while absent
on q vacation. 1t is reported that an
earnest and progressive pastor. leav-
ing his flock for vacation, left 30
minute sermon on cylinder to be de-
hvered at the proper time. Tho hymns
were sung. brother had offered
prayer, and the announcements had
been made. when one of the deacons
brought forward the photograph.
placed 1t upon the pulpit, and an
nounced that, when set IN motion. 1t
would give p devoted flock one Of the
sermons which had so endeared the
pastor to the congregation. Thereupon
ths sood deacon set the machine in
naotjoo. No one can imagine the con-
stsenakion. Of the congregation when
the pAonosraph gave out the song,
''Ddnah Dc Noon Am Shining" The
song ended, but there was no break
The terrible machine proceeded to re-
late . number of up-to-date but not
very Sunday or pulpit stories. No one
understood the machine, but after 20
minutes the deacon grasped the irrev-
ersnt photograph and hurried out OF
the church. The much-beloved pastor
might have been called before coun-
oil had 1t not been discovered that
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14
CHINESE CHESS.
II Is IN Intricate Game, Evidently Not
Made for Children.

II Il IN Intricate Game, Evidently Not
Mads for Children.
Wei-chi is played on board con-
tanning 1874 squares. formed by 10 lines
crossing 10 others at right angles. thus
making 36l points OF intersection; 800
men" are used, moving along the
points Of ntersection-160 black and
$50 white. One move at a time is
made by placing a piece on a point.
Ths winner is the one who surrounds
the greater number of points with his
own men, surrounds an empty point.
or point occupied by the enemy, who
10 then removed. At the corners and
along the sides point can be secured
finally; but in the center OF the board
there is always the danger of a be-
sfeging army being besieged by a
greater one. An adaptation Of the
game has been imported into Europe;
but for some reason or other 1t Is
child's play. Wei-chi is not childs
play. At chess twenty minutes to half
an hour is sometimes allowed for sin
gle move; at wei-chi one move an
hour is playing recklessly, like nov
ice. Toward the end of the game
players will sit and look at the board
for a whole day. at the end Of which
white" puts down checker. Then he
suffers night of remorse and agony,
knowing he has made mistake. The
Anglo Saxon race probably does not
produce more than one intellect In a
generation capable of entertaining all
the possible combinations dependent
on a single move; the Monaghan race
produces about 100 in one generation.
The patience, memory. and expansive
retentiveness OF mental retina required
for the study are made and not born.
When the Chinese system of education,
Of committing thousands Of alphabet
ioal symbols and tones Of reconcile
philosophy to memory, is abolished in
favor Of modern science, wei-chI will
be RELOCATED to the limbo Of lost arts.
1t Ii an intricate game.-Chamber's
Journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

Chicago Tribune: Jacksonville. Fla,
can no longer boast Of being the great
ct orange market in the world. Re-
peated freezes during recent years have
killed the groves and taken from the
city Its greatest pride. In place Of Or
anges It offers ostriches, an ostrich
farm on which are nearly 100 birds BE-
Ing In full operation. 1t has already
proven to be a good investment, and
VIII b greatly enlarged. In addition
. large feather curing and curling
plant ID now being erected. and before
many years Jacksonville hopes to Be
able to supply all the ostrich plumes
and other feathers which are demand
q for the women of the United States
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

The English have proved that only
fools and Americans travel hrst class.
The figures Of railroad passenger traf-
fic in Great Britain published to-day
lend point to this prove,b. Last year
there were 963 ,673. 1856 tAird-class pas
sengers, against 33,O37190 frst-class
passengers. 1t appears that out Of ev-
cry 100 travellers three travel first class,
six second class and niaety-one third
class. Out Of every 100 paid in rail-
road fares passengers travelling first
class contribute flo, those travelling
second class contribute f8 and those
travelling third class contribute k82.
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or..s... Ar..., ..A A-..-y.


Rock Island. ILL.,, claims distinction
- the site Of the largest United States
arsenal and armofy. It was frst oc-
cuDied By the government a. from
der fort In 1915, and has ever since
grown steadily in Importance. In 1910
It was made An ordnance depot and
in 1873 Rock Island arsenal was insti-
tuted. During the civil war It was
useA - . Military prison. A large
proportion Of the supplies and am
munftion used during the recent war
with Spain were turned out BY the
5000 men employed in the government
shops connected with the arsenal. In
less than ave months. while the war
was In progress, the expenditures for
supplies and wages aggresated u. $780,
~, a1A the articles manufactured
ranged from breech loading field guns
10 tin cups. The last congress. pleased
With the work done during the war,
has ordered the establishment at the
srnofy Of . plant for tho making of
sail arms.
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DA0salt ~ say.

Ths lecturer was e1patiating on tine
lafe discoveries in chemical science
1t seems inconceivsble. but yet snow
has ever been found to possess . con-
siderable degree Of heat" An Irish-
man present. evidently anxious that
the discovery might be made useful.
upset the eatire gravity Of the proved
ing by inquiring Is to How many
snowballs 1t would take to boil kst-
teT'-Answsgp.
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Tho Philippine War

Is proving more stubborn than antici-
pated. It needs a visorpus contest to
Btraighten matters out We should
tackle the Philippines md overcome
them as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
does dyspepsia, indigestion, malaria,
fever and ague. The mttle is short
and decisive, and for fifty years the
Bitters have always won.
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SAFE
COUNSEL
ron SICK
WOMEN

1eucorrhoea, had a continue
could not walk across the
time. Since using your m
ing-down pains. or tired
feelings. and am well and
hearty. Ishall recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to all my
suffering friends as the
greatest remedy for all
female weakness"
MRS. SUSIE J. WEAVER,
1871 Callowhill St.. Phila-
delphia. Pa. writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I
had inflammation of the
womb and painful mem
situation. and by your
advice l began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Have.
taken four bottles and uses
one package of Sanativ'
Wash and feel like a new
woman. / thank you so 4
much for what your medi- :
cine has done for me-"
MRS. NJ. BAUMANN, III w
Chicago. ILL.,. writes: "a
months trial of Lydia e. Pr
not say enough in praise
with womb trouble when l
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

They may talk in some women's
whist clubs" said Mrs. Grabb, but
10e in ours We always have one Of
tie member read aloud from some In
tsrssting book while the others are
playing"
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Half the Story.

''That man over there has met Dewey
"Is he an interesting talker?'
well, he can tell you everything III
said to Dewey"
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lnsver used SO quick . cure a. Piso's
Cure for Consumption.--J. B. Palmer,
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Where do you suppose that fugitive
from justice hid himself?'' I'm Alaska
mo; we colared him after three weeks
search through a department store.
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krs& day's use Of DR.. klinss GrvAs Nerve &sstsss
ssnA for FREE 1900 trial bettls anA ty:atss
DE- n H. KLiHE. La. ISL Arch b.. HhilAdstDeaA.
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II some people were paid large salaries
to mind their own business they wouldn't
do II.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thin
because everybody who passe 1t on acc
something to 1t.
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MAKING LEADPENCILS
PROCESSES THROUGH WHICH
WOOD AND GRAPHITE 40.

YJsesAa Cedar Forests gnRer-LssA 10
lGlsao.asr snd Plays No Part What
ever in the Manufacture Of the
NsAsrn Pencils
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LIVERY suffering from any female trouble be
H. helped by Mrs Pnkham. This statement is based on
sound reasoning and unrivaled record. Multudes
of Americas to-day bless Mrs Pnkham for competent
advice Write her if you ill., Her
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

AK for tn. Best sssdi.x.
Liberal religious literature sent FREE
on applica ton to Mrs. H. d. Rcd, II N
18th ave-, Omaha, Nob.
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Though bot few walk the way Of life,
~ 90 never be alone In II.
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..rsenty.nye cent? wa: the fo VI At,
"Nobody; I tried to borrow It and coult
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address is Lynn, Mass. Absolutely no
charge is made for advice. 81 suffered
seven years and would surely have died
but for your help" writes MRS. GEO.
BAINBRIDoE. Morea. Pa. to Mrs. Pinkham.
:" 1t IL with pleasure now write to inform
you that am now healthy woman. thanks
to your kind advice and wonderful medi-
cine. can never praise it enough. Twas
q constant sufferer from womb trouble. and
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CUBE
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tnblets remove.
the cause that produces La Grippe: z W
Groves signature is on each box. nc.
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leucorrhcea had continual pain in abdomen. Sometimes
could walk the floor for three four weeks
time. Since using medicine. have more bear
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-10-14

Punctuality In . business apoolntDsnt
L. generally . dead loss to ons man q the
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Foa nEaDAeUE.

.: .,n; -, " Sy.,,y. i a ri rEy.s,S
they are the best medicine We have
vile was frantic With headachS for
two daysi she tried some of your
CASCARETS and they relieved the
pain in her head almost immcdiatSly.
We both recoAAend Cascarets--
Httsss1sGA aass 4 psposis Co.,
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roo me FAMILY.

ys.I ~ ! salns s's i...ss I. ISsssslk
and ny whole family received reltsf
from tAe 1rst small BOG We tried.
the cnrss they make and trust they
will End . place in everX home. Yosfs
Fer guccses." PkrH4WH }, Jr..
eAlA drove Ave-, Wox p.
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FoR 0AD DDeATn,

-. 10 6eea 1sen0 CA0CA.
.astivs they srs s;m l1 =. Ho ssssstss
ny daughter and i wers bothered
with SICK stomach and our breath was
very bad. Alter. TAKING . few doses
q Canssrsss We have Improved won.
the family" WMuEISIsa S.SrPf In
uN Aitteahoeoo b. CinctnnAtt, Ohio.
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F0R PILES,

u. ans. :sass si.I g s,1 sssafss.s s 3.
which / was saietsd for twsniy
q tho town ,of Newell. ia. and never
found anythiAq 70 equal them. To.
tel iiks : aSv San'S q. III. fHrrr.
M IoAea IT.. Aioux CITY. Ia.
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F0R cUIlDRED.

sz!7:ss i; AZ: 's:: ::
PORTION Of. 1 tablet, and cry for more.
have ever tried. They have found Q
permanent place in my home"
Nka. JOHN FLAGKL,
Boz ~, Michigan City. Ia
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F0R Pll1pl0,

4: &: es g.. az: g a hsE
CARETs and they have ali disap
peared. had been troubled with
taking the ffrst CascaresI hsve hsd
40 trouhle With this aiImcnt, we
eann1s spsAk TOO highly Of Cascs-
rt -nkhxD WAEI1Ax,
fhtladslphii. Pa
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months trial of Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
not say enough in praise for it. a very sick
with womb trouble when began its but we'll"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-28
Az KENTs HILL.

Keues Hill July aZ-The Maine wes-
leyan Seminary and Female College la
being greatly improved by a large addi-
ton to Sampson Hail. which is fast
neiring completion. The seminary, which
Is nder the patronage of the Methodist
episcopal church. is noted for its saIubri-
Gus and BEAUTIFUL location. and the home
like atmosphere which psrva1es it The
alumnae who have gone out from this in
stitution to fill important positions In
all the walks Of life, must surely have had
aroused In their hearts love for alma
mater, and cherish fond remembrance
OF the days spent within the stately halls
towering above the trees on old Kent's
HILL The rooms are fast being engaged
for the fall term which begins August
Goth, and all indications p lint to pros
porous season at this popular institution
of learning. Rev. DIR Lindsay of Water
vile, one of the trustees and also mem
Der of the PRUDENTIAL committee. twas in
town today on important business con-
nected with the institution.
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Pres. Harris cysling y, composed
of University of Maine professors and ssy.
eral other well Rn,wn eastern Maine men
VIII leave on its annual wheeling trip
ieday from Qrono. Besides Pres. Har-
RS there will be Profs. Hart. HamIin and
Aunson, Col /. K. Stetson, treasurer of
the University. and con, and several other
members OF the faculty SO that the entire
number VIII be about dozen. The party
Tin wheel out Of Orono at 10 O'Clock In
the forenoon. The tour win take about
len days and the itinerary will be as fol-
lows: Kenduskeae, East Ccrlnth, Dexter
Palmyra, Madison, North New Portland,
kingfeld, bennington, Norridgev ocr,
SkowneRap, Bangor. The average dsiIy
run Will LIE about 30 miles. The party
VIII be accompanied by a two-horse team
which viii Garry the tenis, cots and other
utensils 10 be used In camping out during
the trip. They will also have a cook who
wall provide the meals and look out for
the provision department of the eapedi-
ton.