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The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

ness and was peekinR ont frcm behind
window shade listening 10 conveF.
safion that was going On IN lie court.
The servant employed bs he family
in the apartment just below the 1rum-
bulls abode was IN the hat opposite
fsliinR he occupants of that place hat
she was unable 10 get into the house.
can't turn the key. and II You
don't mind. ma'am, I'll 90 through
your window"
The people didn't mind at all. They
even held the gifl's parasol and pocket
book while she clambered from one
window sill TO the other
Then came crash 1t Was a terrific
crash. If q the girl fnilen into the
court Va. The sounds that came
from he floor below were unlike those
heard when HeHdrick Hudson played
ninepfns in the Adirondacla.Z III that
point came Shrek, sucii a. he stage
heroine gives vent to when the villain
gets after her with butcher knife.
1t vas sickening Mrs. Trisubull watt
ed half second. then stuck her head
out of the window. aud with the help
of hnlf dozen other feminine voices
called; Mary! Mary! What's the
natter 80
The reply WAS yoiley Of sobs and
squeals winding up with:3"i he Hats
been robbedi''
Mr.. Trumbull was surpris.~' TO see
his wife, with hair streaming d'ssyn her
back and hands clutebing the folds OF
a bath robe. go scootipg through the
library ont into the hall and down the
stairs.
In ten minutes sbe returned. Her
eyes were big and black aud scared,
Her teeth were chlttering. and her
hands were busy with each other. She
curled up on the diyan and looked Mt
her husband.
John. what do You think The
Smiths HAT has been robbed ard
there's hardly scrap Of anything left.
They even took some Persian rugs and
Mrs smiths sealslin And the silyer's
NIL gone and the house~oh. you Just
should see IL. It's knee deep with the
things that they've pulled ont Of the
dressers and wardrobes."
John continued Ia read his Spencer.
That's too bad" he said.
Silence OF FIVE minutes.
'John." she spoke very softly.
'ies?" he asked, not looking up from
Spencer.
John. do you know I'd just he scared
stir II you weren't here
John smiled sadly
You won't go Oft ON that hunting
trip will YOU"
well ILL.," he drawled. uncer.
tainly.
Il just won't let YOU, now They
might come in and take my old candle
stick. ar the baby, OF my grandmoth
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

Most people have doubted their eyes
when at some cOnjuring performance
they have seen "A man run needles and
pins through both cheeks. evincing no
pain as he does so. In reality. every
person has hundreds of senseless specks
of skin all over his body. through which
he could run pins. or even cut them
out. without feeling any pain, SAYS the
New York World. These dead spots
are caused by the minute nerves which
convey every sensation TO the brain
being either absent in these particular
places or dead and senseleSS. But
should any one allow himselft TO he blind.
folded. and then get one of his friends
to prod him very gently with clean
needle, say all on one arm. out of every
hundred prieks he will feel only about
90 or 20 AZ the most,
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

The monthly cleanup of our mine. -
said y gentleman. who. according to the
New York Sun. is connected with the
Caribou Hydraulic Mining eompanN's
mines ON the QueSnelle river. British
Columbia. lis about 400 pounds of gold.
which Is made into one brick and car
ried by stage 10 Ashcroft on the Cana
dian Pacific. s3a miles away II may
not ocenr tn YOU what that little brick
OF gold. for too pounds Of gold isn't
rs big aS bale of hay. represents in
bulk Of material handled Co obtain IL.
but II means n lot. For instance. the
pay streak in the mine runs 20 c~rts
20 the cubic yard. which means that
toa.0oo eahic yards OF gravel 400
pounds of our gold being worth about
Si0o. 00o nusi h~ washed ont hy our
big hydraulics TO get Il. As the pay
streak Is about one-third of the whole
quantity To be blasted and washed. Il
would give the enormous mass Of
i,soo. zoo cubic yards Of earth and rock
TO be handled This bulk weighs mar.
~ SOC. 600 tors -~and all this for a bit
Of yellow metal that could BIZ covered
by peck measure. II we had TO carry
II away IN the same Kind of Six.horse
stages that We send the gold out in, il
would take sSa,0oa of them with a.
many men to drive them. and t.so0. 600
hoFStsS 10 haul Them
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16
AFTER THE Happy DREAMS.


With money that he earned
b. wOrkin. very hard,
She purchased cloth that cost
-Four dollars net u yard
And sixty dollars more
She planked sereaeiy down
To have the costly stuff
Put In a dainty gown.
lie laborcd Mt his desk
BY day and oFt at night;
He had 10 thisllz and scheme
To keep thif.gs going right.
She met him at the door
All radiant and fair,
And kIssed the brow that bore
many mark Of care.
lie sat and Thought planned.
With many sigh aud ffosIl,
Nor noticed TINT alie wore
Her new and costly gown
She left him aBgrilY.
Tfls love had cooled. she cried.
What wretches men can be -
How women souls are tried
-. Z. Kiser. in Chicago Times-Hierald
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16
Book Agent with an Inspiration.

Irate Gentleman (angry at being dis.
turbed You book canvassers make me 50
angry with your confounded nerve and IN
pudenee that cannot find words to express
my indignation.
Canvasser jumping with enthusiasm
Then, sir, | am a'great help to you. have
here the very thing YOU need-a dictionary
words and slang phrase known, and on
two and six. Take it. and you will never be
At loss to express yourself again. ga
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

There has eera within the last few
Wears great sleereaxe IN the number
st salmon In Irish rivers. and a Wee.
regal commission. under the ehsirman-
ship OF Lord Justice Walker. u noted
sportsman with the rod and. line. is nov
sitting to inquire into the cause Of it.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

Fudge We came pretty near hay.
ing quarrel at our house, II was all
along nj ca, aud dog, We had a
cat that my wife Thought everything
of. aud when | brought home a dog
she said IL couldn't stay. aud | said
that the eat must W.
hadg~ Aud how did you settle the
dispute
"uh. Ne didn't settle Il at all. The
dog did that. Tie Killed the cat
na>tan Transcript.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

II was at a wedding, and as the soon 10 bs
welded couple walked down the aisle Of the
little church embarrassment was plainly
written on the face OF both; but when, IN re-
Spouse to the question by the minister il
either of them knew of any reason why they
should not lawfully be joined together, their
came boldly forth from each the answer'I
do" the evident embarrassment on Their
part was changed to one of real on the par;
Of the elergyman.-Harper's Monthly.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

Tom DO You believe in drramSe
Dick uSed 10. hut don't any more.
mot a. superstitious as YOU were.
Ell ="
-. II wasn't question OF super.
stition, was in love with one once
and she Tilted me" - PHILADELPHIA
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

German authorities INSIDE test OF
the nutritise value eft hrvsd for sol.
diers. using e dIfre -ea->sss@1,assss. ssrart
tine -four 10 coarse meal. aud ioaad he
eoarasr hFead much inferior IN results.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16
~. .a,aa. nnnhrlnr-

They say said the Sweet Young
Thing that postponed wedding !,
aAlueky"
Nho aFv 'they9' asked The Sa,
age bachelor sThe Moaaen aaa tn
furniture deaiers?" ~ Indiana poll.
Prx1x
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

Mans liberty has been threatened in NJ
merous ways throughout history, bur BE-
has always been free to make fool OF bim-
self.-Chicago Democrat.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16
DeIIeIous Desserts.

Barnham's Has,y Jellyeon makes th'
finest dessert iellies. clear and sparkIhi
and deticiously favored Prepared N
minute. Ii Is only necessary to dissolve %
hot water and set away to cool Flavor
orange, lemon, strawberry, raspberry peae7
making vine aud coffee jellies All sroesa
sell il.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16

Its mighty poor tramp thar hasn
got seent,-ShIeago Daily News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25

shapes descended from what seemed a
peak, compared With values of other
products. and no Sensational sequences
are yet to be noted. Perhaps none are
to be expected for weeks to come. But
that the drop will most beneficially af-
feet trade admits of no doubt. In a
small way business is noticeably bet
ter. but The large transactions in the
building line are deliberate of move
Fment.
Prices strive for reimbursement. Prod
sucts excessively high are facing earth-
ward. Those that had a PERCEPTIONS
fan are scrambling to their feet again.
Both movements are timely and whole
some and when completed will leave
the market in condition mutually
satisfactory TO buyer and seller. Bars
are still creeping upward, tendancy
that is accumulated perhaps by the
idleness of many mills. Plates are well
down to the sub structure of value
ranges and are steady. Respecting
sheets it is difficult to form conclusions.
The general business conditions are
satisfactory. There is summer quiet in
many lines, but not more pronounced
than it should be in a Well regulated
year The changes that are noticeable
are in the direction of greater activity
Many plants that have been idle are
scheduled to resume about September
/. when consumption must essentially
i,,frfaa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
AN OMAHA TRAGEDY.
George Il. Fee Murdered Because Ii
Kcfusel. 10 ..Runh the (,nn. n.

George Il. Fee Murdered because lie
Kcfusedsto Hush the Cam
omaha y b.. Aug. 25.G George f.
Fec, a n e!eetric lineman, was assaulted
land killed III his city at an early hour
iThursday morning. His dead body was
found AZ daylight on Cumming street
His head had been beaten iiiik a jelly.
land his rified pockets and the stub end
LOT q watch chain and missing watch
Showed that he had been murdered
while being robbed.
1 Late YESTERDAY afternoon three men
Harry Fiath. Leo Coyne and Nike Mui-@
4 len. We're arrested charged With the
jcrime. They had been seen III com
1pany with Fee during the evening
4 Win a@strong case of ciTcumstantial
}evidence was worked up against them
each made a full confession Of the
lcrimc. Fitay declared they beat him 10
death because he refused to pay for
Itheir beer.
The men arrested all told substantial
4 ly5the sam story.
The rlree mon had been drinking
i beer In the weeds back of Hansen.s
blacksmith shop during the early even
ing. When Floth was coming back
i from saloon with a pail of beer he
5lstumbled oyer Fee, who they say was
Tying drunk just To the east of the shop.
This aroused him and he walked over
Ito where the men were drinking. There
he asked for a drink of beer and was
sIrefused. some words passed. when Fee
tIdrew bottle If liquor from his pocket
took a drink and passed it to the 9TH
4 ers.
4 Again the trio insisted upon Fee buy
4 ing the beer He refused. saying that
he had no money. A quarrel ensued
4 during which Fee is said to have used
a profane language. Flotn and Coyne
arose 10 their feet and going over to
4 where Fee was sitting struck him sev-
Ieral blows in the face.
Floth admits that at this time he
jumped in and struck Fee several
times while the others were kicking
him. After discovering that Fee was
unconscious, the three men left and
when they got few feet away the.
turned and noticed that he was stag
lgering to mis- feet. Floth then returned
4 knocked Fee down and rified his peck
/ cts, taking his knife and a silver watch
"A The knife was thrown away and The
watch was hidden in the weeds at st
Mary's avenue, where it was found yes,
lterday afternoon, Floth designating til,
place where 1t was located
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
Horse Market.

Chicago Aug. 225.-- Receipts Friday
200. last Friday 3ol week 50 far, Lass
.sariB time las. Neck .ipS. The market
pfessntea a decidedly stronger tone yes
.terdsis Receipts We're moderate and Of
much hetis, quality than those received
early in The week. Competition is. Very
btialS, owing chiafly to tbs c2aiesr quail
Is Of offerings. Values are ahnu steady
With the initial opening Monday.
Current auction prices foiloW..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
The eRINNELis;t1ws
Death veal and Per
annnl Notes. a

4.t I
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Aug. 25.--Mrs. Hoover, an
aged lady, died Thursday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Fistcr. She was
about Sc years of age and has bas been
almost helpless for several years.
Mr.. A. III. Sterrett is reported seri-
ously i'll at mis- home in town. Mr.. Ster-9
rett was formerly q salesman for
Crayer & Steele, selling. headers and
mowers.
Lightning struck large tree near
Frank WSatt's residence yesterday
morning during the storm.
George NJ Christian is of the opinion
that newspaper reporters are lineal de-
scendants of Ananias and Sapphira,
and that they are keeping up the tradi-
lions and practices of that celebrated
family. Certain statements as to his
future course in the event of a certain
appointment to the senate of the United
States he says are manufactured fabri-
cations solely and entirely out of whole
cloth. George was wroth.
William Hays. who has been on the
Pacific coas. since last fall. arrived
home last night.
Miss Ida Ross, who has been visiting
here for a month, returned to Rock
Island this morning. She visited her
sister, Mrs. j. w. Brown, her brother,
\ G. NJ. Ross, and sisters. Mrs. Agy, while
here.
Sam HUFF, of Chicago, arrived. here
this morning. He will stay a week or
more.
Several people left this morning over
the Rock Island for the Chicago en-
Icampment. The most of those who will
go from here will probably go via the
Central.
Charles Anderson left this morning
for Chicago. where he will enjoy aweek
of recreation and sightseeing.
4 j. e. Bayer is a t home for a time He
has been on the road in Nebraska for a
4 Chicago house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
oman ; ]! Z
- Is Meuer, Done. z

The constant care causes sleeplessness.
loss Of appetite. extreme nervousness. and
that tired feeling. But a quonderfut
change comes qDhen Hoods Sarsapa,aLa
Is taken. It giDes pure. rich blood. good
appetite. steady ncrves.
Hoods Sa,gab0dM
;zzsgslEEl2y:,flz
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
Shipments OF Feeding sheep.

Chicago, Aug. 225The past week was
a record breaking one as regards the
shipment of feeding sheep. Estimating
today receipts at 1000, the total for
the Neck amounts 10 10000, The banner
week in the history of the market
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
81. l.ouls nroduce...

n I4N'u =, n %.
Wheat-c Oh, 1ol2Ga,2;; September. %.
Co.n-Cash, 2slaM4o; September, S1la
Ms8775s.
Cats-C,ash. u y: ssptember zig.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
Dcatll of IL. II. Lcusch.

Special to Tines Republican.
Toledo, Aug. 25.-iThe death of A. r.
Leusch occurred at his late home in
Crystal township yesterday afternoon.
His death was caused by cancer of the
stomach. Mr.. Leusch was treasurer OF
Tama county from 1890 to 1894; also a
member of Company G, Eleventh Illi-
nois infantry in the Civil war;
superintendent j. B. Young and FAM
lily are home from their summer outing
& The city schools begin September ::
+ The Tama county fair is to be held
on September 26, 81 and IS.
Miss Anna Cornelius mas been en-
pioyed for another year in the Calumet
Mich, schools.
Rev. l.. Il. Potter has resigned his
passionate of the Congregational church
and will preach his farewell sermon to-
morrow.
Ellsworth 1ollcsc Foot Ball.
Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls, Aug. 25.--Active practice
was commenced this week by the new
ly organized foot ball team of Ellsworth
college, the gathering of the students
tor the new school year next week af-
fording an opportunity for such prac-
tice. The team this year Will be a
strong one and While many of the old
members viii be seen on the lineup,
several new men Will be added making
the team much stronger than last sea-
son. Already Capt Jones has booked
several games to be played here as We'll
las on other fields in this section. Tn
Hess other games are arranged the first
game OF the season here will be played
about Oct. 1. The team is anxious 70
inject other teams Of its class and
games can be arranged If mutual dates
can be agreed upon.
EOFFIClAL. lvE.ATli EI FORECASTS.
Special TO Times Republican.
Dies Moncs, Aug. 70. Partly cloudy
Tonight and sunday, with occasional
I.shewers ansi thumdsrsterms: warmer
Tonight: continued warm sunday.
/ Synopsis OF weather conttitions:
! The barometer is low in all sections
exception the middle and south Allan
Ilic and east gulf coasts, the lowest be-
Ing 2g,46 incnes at Prince Albert and
29.bS at oklahoma.
The temperatures have remained
NEARLY stationary, and the rainfall has
been light in all sections.
/ The> following observations wers
! taken at Z a.. M, central time:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
,cori.. I.rn.iuce.

Peoria, Aug. Is.
corn--Fiim, No. ., 3aI.
oats-tsuiet; No. . white, 2eSa as,
~, ,8ls
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25

New York Produce.
New York, Aug. %.
Butter Steady: current pack factory,
Has.
Eggs-Firm: lsnl7 loss OFF.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
chicago l.ivcstorx.

0SHTCdgU, ltUS.' 20
Cattle Estimated receipts. 800;
steady; beeves. 4.6O@6.o0, CONS, 2.65@
40; Texans, 3.25@4.Oo; stockers, S.225@5
4.75
Hogs Estimated receipts, $1,000:
strong TO Sc higher; mixed. 5.o3a o.55;
heavy. 5.15M545: light. 5.l5Gl5.5lls.
Sheep =. Estimated receipts. 1000;
steady; sheep. .s5G4.O0; lambs. 4eoA.
40
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
a. MISS !' ] "A r Il III

EFEt \ III EgI
81 Just for q short etching trip Mrs.
Muncie," Gilbert Keith explained, as he
looked into the snug sitting room,
where his landlady sat, deep il the lo-
cal pa per- 0 25S m
Where shall Il forward your mail,
sir?'''s3 III 81 stl s35s
She did not express surprise at his
sudden announcement He had board
ed with her six years. She was accus-
toned to his abrupt decisions, and has.
5ty departures. III. /, III 55. ss 3E.
m not sure yet. I'll send you a
postal BE back in a couple OF weeks.
8AWfully hot, isn't i? Good day, Mrs ], !.
Muncie. rs 5 81 E IA S5. Az M s. z $@
IA And the youthful face, silvery head,
and square shoulders vanished from the
doorway. But a minute or two later
the door was opened. ]. s. .:s3s5
by the way, I've packed up q box OF
magazines which have been accumtllat-
ing unread. ss may get g chance u at
them now, b I wish you would have the
box set in the cellar, and II tell Jerry
to call for it, and ship it to me-" +
Very well, SIR Il IS; ST. 5:5 y Al n.
" And then Mr.. Keith was out Of the
house, and, walking down the ( elm o.
bordered street, looking erect and
young despite his As years and his
prematurely silvered hair &5fg
The faded, specialized eyes of Mrs.
/ Muncie. glanced after him with an a air
of motherly proprietorsh hip. zf S.E N
six years he's been here, bless him!
and a more considerate and kind gen
tleman the good Lord never made. A
letter for me, Mr.. Vicks ?" =zs $ 5z 35s +
Mr.. Vicks, the mail carrier, had
paused at her gate, was turning in. ss
Eyes. Hot day. See Mr.. Keith is off.
Good afternoon, ma'am." = 4. .5$s
Mrs. Muncie turned her letter over,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
! An Irresistible plea

lbs a 4 little girl in describing the big
storm Of the other night said she
thought it beautiful 1t wa, 50 like the
storm she saw when she was taken to
the theater. a little boy, while the
storm was ION" took a stand by q
window that he might not miss a bit OF
It. His mother; had hard work to kget
him to- leave the window and fetch her
something from upstairs. All right
sighed the little boy, at last consen ting
i 'but, please, God, don't do anything
more until I get back again. New
York Evening Sun. i.. 3;t II
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
Aged Educat tor Resigns.

Pro-. William Porter, Tor nearly 50
years teacher and one q the grand
old men Of BeIoit GO lege, has tender
ed his resignation because OF his age,
being IN his eight ieth veal. Professor
Porter went 10 Beloit from the east
soon after President Chaplin ana Pro-
lessor Emerson, and his Il fe has been
linked with every a vancement 81 tbs
college. A few years ago the alumni
placed marble bust off Prof lessor Por-
ter ins the 1ibrar York Post
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
q !. . "A 7, 70 n Z
PATIENTS.

1 List OF Patents IsNued Last Week to
#43igSNOrthwcstern InventO rs. 4ES #f4
ellis u. Dutton, MINI eapolis, Mimi,
storm sash fastener; Hiram Graves,
I ST Paul "a i, MINI, ele vator brake; Harry
. Al N ossman, Alanderson, S. d., wire
grip; Clarence D., Pruden M inn eapolis,
I MINI, metallic window frame; John
SiA..3 stransky, Pukwana, s.. D., smoke
less powder; Alzira 81. Wade Minneap-
oils, Mimi, apparel corset; III l}3
. Merwin, Lothrop & Johnson Patent Attor.
neys, 911 and 912 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
!. Z, & /: Il 4
Similarity.

& no III that great big strapping
man over there Q.
that Jack TIa yrdrn,ls the ath-I
lete. j8$
And who is that little. drted-up,
weak looking mar beside him? '9
That IS his father. 81 . 3S
5s5'. Quite q difference between
Yes, and vet 4 he father Isl a good
deal OF a modern Sans ION. q IL Ri 81
III possible! In what way ~
4. Els strength is in her hatr.''--c Colo.
RADIO Springs Gazette y. 5
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
Ladies Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after. using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder. It makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweat ting, aching feet, ingrowing nails,
corns and bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address Allen s. Olmsted.
Leroy, N. Y ,>.*sss, *t'..T. ~. -<'* s~s
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-10-20
An Audience OF One.

!. It is related Of Sydney Smith that On
entering adrawing room in West End
mansion, he found it lined with mir.
rors on all sides. Finding himself re-
aected in every direction, he said that
he. supposed he was at. a meeting of
the clergy, and there seemed to be a
very respectable attendance ~ s;g. =.