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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05
nUskIxsON MCCORMICK WEDDING.

Popular Young RaiIrOod Ma WIhs
One Of Alt0n's Fairest Bellies.
Miss Mary Emerson Mccormick Of Col.
liEsville. H.. and Charles w. Huskinson OF
Alton were married at s O'Clock last even
ing at the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George n. Mccormick. by the
Reverend John Kiesling. pastor Of First
n E. Church at Collinsville. The affair
was very quiet. only the immediate MEM
bcrs OF the two families being present.
owing to the recent death Of Congressman
w. F. l.. Hadley of Edwardsville. a rela-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Swift x Co. at the National Stock Yards,
fell. from a scafolding yesterday morning
End was caught In some betting. His legs
Turkey was taken to the Henrietta Hos
pital, where he was attended by Doctor
&. +: Wiihelm1. Turkey boarded at No. 30
ST. Clair avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Meteorological ob.9vations received At q. Louis
June Z. tS0l, at e:kS .. n. local time and 8 D. N. |
ssventy-nfth meridian time. Observations mace
At the name moment At all utntiouo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Sycamore. Ill, June 4-Miss Alice Louise
Mayo, granddaughter of Isaac L. Eilwood,
and Oliver Wilton Epson. son Of the mil
nonaire shipbuilder Of Cleveland. O., were
married to-dcyeat the home of the bride in
Dekalb. They win reside in Cleveland.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05
CITY ITEMS.

WHEN out to buy a Range you had bet
ter take your time. look around and do not
rest until you find the hest! ! A Cooking
Range Is a lifetime companion and neces-
in n enI 1on ore r 1sSt rs w cy t iSr ,n cr sn ~s =
have now the best Range We have ever
seen; We know the factory making them in
PiQua. Ohio. is the largest of its kind in the
United States. The "FAvORITE'' is the
Range in question (Gas or CoaD: II IL most
beautiful In appearance, wonderful and
simple in construction. strong. durable; the
best cooker in the world. cheap as the most
ordinary. and within the reach Of all in
Crawford's slow-paying method! ! loo a day
fetches IT,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Diamonds. Silverware and Watches are
being sold daily at half price and !eas at
the auction sale Of the Merrick. Walsh &
Phelps stock. at Sixth n Olive.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Some Need Glasses Early In Life.
II you need glasses. DR.. Bond. expert op-
tician at Mermod q Jaccard's. Broadway
and Locust. will examine your eyes without
charge and ut you properly. Steel frames.
$l.0 and up: gold, $500 and w.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Wheat-Dond.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New Franklin No.. June A-DoctoP
Thompson F. Wheat of Cherryvale. Kas..
and Miss Mary Marmaduke Bond were /.
married at the Methodist Church in THAI
city to-day. The Reverend F.. p. Bond.
father OF the bride. performed the cere-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

A Partisan Novelty. Battle of Confetti.
Something new. AT Delmar Garden to-
night. Admission free.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Weather 1T SIS y. m. cloudy. 1t 6:s9 p. M.
light rain. Maximum temperature, " degrees:
X. J. HYATT
Local Forecast Official.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Arnold Widmer. charged with stealing
from q box car In East ST. Louis was found
guilty Of grand larceny In the Circuit Court
at Bellevflle yesterday and WAS sentenced
to the Penitentiary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05
sHuRrLEFF MUSIC GRADUATES.

Give . Concer and Receive Their
Diplomas.
The graduating exercises of the Shurtlen
School of Music were held last evening IN
First Baptist Church at Upper Alton. "A
special programme was rendered by the
graduates. assisted by Professor w. ID.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Heralded by fashionable wedding invita-
lions. To insure correct form. order at
Mermod q Jaccard's. Broadway and Lo-
Gust. 100 finest engraved cards and plates.
$50: l0v finest cards from plate. 500.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

A fine watch at q low price-your Own
price-at the Sso0ooaoo jeweiry auction q
Olive and Sixth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Cyrus A. Mccormick Dies.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Paris. Mo-. June 4.-Cyrus A. Mccormick.
for many years a resident and druggist Of
this city. died last night.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

4EPUBIlC SPECIAL
C~larondon. Ark, June L-Captaia Parhes
C. EVAN. the wealthieat and most prQnni-
uent Citizen Of Monroe County. died to-
uiGht He was . years old.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Marriage licenses issued in Beilevil:e yes
terday were TO william ]. Koesterer, IS.
burg: Abraham Stauffer. q, OF O'Failon and
Mrs. f. NJ. Berry. s5. Of Caseyville.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Merchant Fell - His Death.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana, III, June 4-Phillip Nicholi.
prominent business man OF S~helbyvflle.
while arranging the screens to the windows
Of his business building. fell to the ground
and was killed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Before Meals-Relieves Dyspepsia.
DR.. siegert's Genuine Imported Angoetura Bitters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Church State Convention.
Fort Smith. Ark, June 4.-The annual
State Convention of the Christian Church
met here last night. A large number OF
delegates are In attendance. Interesting pa
pers were read by Mrs. 7. J. Partee Of lit
tie Rock. and Mrs. Josie Vowel. secretary
OF State Board of c. W. B. NJ.
Have your watches and jewelry repaired
BY the expert workmen at Mermod & Jac-
cards factory. Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-05

Local Report.
81. Louis. Tuesday. June 4. noi.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28
MORPHINE.

opium aud Liquor habits cured at homo BY
a treatment wholly new in method action
and results No pain, suffering or prosgra-
tlon. You continue your regular wsrh
stitntion. but q thorough lasting cure Frea
trial treatment and sealed booklet sent on
request Write today 70
DR. pUROY. Binz Bidu. Houston. Texas
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4 ,EsAPLEs' DRUG STORE; you car
= nna Il there. n
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/ St q. Of TEETH $500 DiAmeG !;
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LOST. FoUNp. sToLEN.

REWA RD-Rill give reward ~ SO and 20
questions asked Tor return Of Two silver
purses, Roid watch ocket aad chains
taken from my residence last Friday
mornings PARTY can retain the money con.
Main sfreet phone I2 80
500 REWARD vii BE- paid for return Of
diamond ring weighing BE- kaTatS, lost
"Wednesday on Main street, between
Texas and Prairie avenues. by Or. Bel,
music store ?
FOX TERRIER DOG about 3 months old
Return ana receive reward. J. J. Settle
CAST 1r. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

IN ,hLEcTRicAL SUPPLY co.
N, S,lq Of electrical work Oppo.
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TETEGRXPH- AND TELEPHCNE sup,
Rllsa. Aoussen ElsctEtcl Supply Go 4
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WANTED TO RENT.

Furnished for light housekeeping muat
he neat ana clean and not tou faf outs
man and wife, no children, do not answer
this office. -
WANTED 40 RENT-Dalry or stock farm;
have my own help. Address 2SlI Baldwin
avenue -
MANrED--At once, two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping; must be clean and
reut reasonable. Address BS5S, this q
nee. 20
WANTED 10 RENT--A frst-class board
Ing house. centrally located, furnished or
nnfurnished. Address Mrs. J. S. Sco1eid,
Lake Carries, La. ~
WANTHD- Young men 20 learn teiegraphy
and stat on work for Immediate service;
no charge II situation not secured, Dallas
Telegraph College, dallas. Texas. =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

WANTED-A position nv an experienced
physician who successfully practices mas
sage Swedish movements electricity and
hydrothcrapy in its vailed forms; grad
uNte OF two medical colleges. Address
Lick BOX 81. Marquee. Texas. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28
TEYRS LAMBS FOR SALE.

$500 acres land m HRr0lp COUNTY, LTD
due ncrth and IN line with proven en
ana suitable for ranch aud farmlAg PUT
poses Fine pine and oak timbeE on l2na;
Timber worth more than price askes 5000
stream az water on land and situated near
reIiroed IItles perfect Abstract iur-
nished on appllcation Must be sod quick.
address +. b. Box a1S, Beaumont. Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

.Ss,l.LLAspIE and j. II Davenport
I ssssestee q eo-partnershiF 70 prae-
aseF the arm name of Glilasple
,t9s and ofer their services ID
|glilt slate and Federal, and their
srsso II lulo19 Preston avenue, Hops
-es l1-19
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PROFESSIONAL.
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NANTED-Sltuatlon by young man, expert.
enced grocer, cashier; can do stenographic
Moik, having Al reference. Address l415
teach street Houston, Texas IS
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TYPEWRITERs.

'NISIBLE TOUCH" typewritlng on the
Bllck No. 6, $50; No. z. $780, 1ooQ0 test
monias aud catalogue free. W I. Rus
sell general agent. Dallas, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

WANrED--Positon as bookkeeper assist.
ant or airy kind of clerical work or sales
man can give reference. Address 3S2i
this office, IS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

TO CoNTRACTORS--Pr will be re-
ceayea oy tine gnd az ni f ont Il 9e9ek
of one artesian well at each of the follow.
ing points, to-wit: Sour Lake, Texas:
Crosby, Texas; Huntington, Texas Crow
ley, La For full particulars apply at
Office. 2. B. Cushing 80
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

WANTED to bid at once
on about 10000 cubic yards of excavation.
L. j. Kopke, c, E., +. o, Box 1854,
Beaumont Texas 2
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FOR RENTING largest store room in
Houston; half block from market: No,
oil Milan street. T. r. LOTUS. II
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|-la hotel, Z
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iQk SALE-Two dve-rcom Cottages aud
Iols, close W. 80, this Office :
GREAT BARGAIN so acres nne nile Of
Sss--SSet car good road only SIP per scre;
80, lulS oinee, 80
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U .,., sAALE-A few 6ve-acre hiocks close 10
S S,,E nniits' south side; will build house
imtnts. w =. Diekey. 8ls RIM hh1iid
..-e, 70
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of "a A. hES smooth prairie land on she'll
AN 5ou az station, eighteen mites from
fa or i,Cia, Just ne thing for rice, water
W, proposition cseg offered. wili mi
i.snnSS S 9eWE 9nd test 81, $40 per acre
--- .-@--', ~ Matn 50
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$4,000 TO an -4nuston hpsln,,ss or
tes!NtEee y; one to ten years; II
loMtst "a, interest. monthly pay
ments mo delay Ia getting your
money n. L. NILS. POS Maln
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

IN CONFORMITY to the act of March 2s,
1901, entitled Gan act to provide or the
organization, control, management and
active operation of the Southwest Texas
Normal school, located at San Marcos,
Hays county, Texas" etc, sealed bids
are invited for the construction of
building to be erected on the premises
In the town of San Marcos, In hays
county. as heretofore conveyed to the
State Such bids should he made and
must be received at or before ID O'Clock
q. m, Friday, November Is, 1901, ut the
office of the superintendent of public In
keived will be opened by the unders gned
Nt said office at said hour on sad day.
+ Plans and Specifications of the bui ding
) lay be seen, and form Of proposal can be
> Rd at the office of r. Aortucraft, archi-
ct. San Marcos, Texas.
: A certified check for the sum of per
. ut Of the amount of the bill drawn IN
I; yor of the governor Of the State Of
:. ras shall accompany the b d OF each
Y der as guarantee of good faith.
: uld the successful bidder fail TO en-.
; into contract, he shall forfeit tn the
q e the certified check as llQuidated
: ages. Certified, checks of all Bidders
:, v be returned when q bid Is accepted,
p cact awarded and bond execu |.
,. successful bidder shall furnish good
20 ahpproved bond in the sum of che
N Il OF the contract price within fifteen
- dfrom the time the award is made.
! State reserves the right to reject
= arnd all bids. October Ia. 1901
RS Joseph D. Savers Governor.
al R.. NJ. Love, Comptroller.
It. John G. Tod.
OF II. State Board of Education.
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huAkDlNG house aud business corner for
sale. 4. ]. Collins. 10
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FOR SALE or exchange, at a bargain,
complete gin outfit cost 5000. For par.
ucuiars. address "Ginnsr," this oflce. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

NHIEE NAN wants place as yardmln;
cote Of horses. buggy; lawn. etc. handy
VIE Tools; good references. reasonable
Office " 81
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR ENCHANGE-Wlllis farm.
on hoadwaters Of Dickinson bayou. near
Alvin. including 40-acre orchard In cut.
tiyation planted 10 figs, peaches, pears
roads. south and east 20 acres with two.
story residence; planted % cape jessa
mines 1gs, plums and pears; living
water and large oak shade trees; some
$50 acres adapted 20 rice culture: free
Of iucunbrance; contract now let 10 put
IN rice for next spnson; for vacant lots
or suburban property near Houston. i.
j willis tails oftce 3
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LIVEsT4ND POULTRY

VOR SALE ~ ma cotfa,-- Troii
trained, higl ,a,,r5, SSVets' ~ ~
Ibid, price SIS 10 500:
home and pa enary nsrt ~. ~ frsS,,ss
j. b. Dona bon5iiols r" shaeti,,e,
dogs, BooneS ss VI 0'
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WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED--TO buy truck farm near citS
limits Ia exchange for 8o0-aore farm
hfty miles from Houston. one.touith % a
mile from railroad track, Address 3T0S
this office. 3
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

FOR SALE-Establlshed livery and trans
fer business in Central Texas, county
ments or terms 10 suit; low rent Adj
dress Liyeryman this o1lee.
FOR SALE--At a bargain, stock Of gen
eral merchandise, store and dwelling; also
20O0 acres farming and grazing land, wei
improved Address Box 30, sublime,
Texas 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

y - 'hhS, lawyers, practice ~
+ state courts, 9l5l4 Congress
--eslon. Texas. 1i-5
Es,,,A 4 n kN-Dentist, offer 30i and
|.s;y--- e.eek New phone 602Ji 80
n. NlLSON-Ofhce 2Os- Kiam
An @nlnhrters for HOustou homes
payment Of any other plan:
+. s,--shET SERVICE BUREAU
a and bonded detectives for
ta,. ninal investiga tIon: bonded
4ar ,ol day or night service. NJ.
~ sFnefai manager, 20SA Main
IS ~ a 4 BROS. Fire Insurance.
~ AnlsstsFh -z- Aaia bt. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

AN EXPERIENCED hooEkeeper aud Of.
uee man, who can furnish excellent clty
IsIerenees, wants employment. 3TOy this
uHlCe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

HOUSTON HEIGHTS HOTEL-C omforta
BILE rooms, artesian water. telephone, hot
aud cold baths and good board, 50 per
week. o. NJ Carter. tt
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-FOUR ROOMS. up stairs. unfurnixbed; one
large room down stairs furnished; on car
ilnc, and near paved street. Mrs. walter
MAlsch. nos Chnrtres. ThIrd ward. %
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FOR SAIE- Nlghty.tnrec one ana a half
yard dump cars, ten ten yard standard
gauge elr dumping cars, lfty No. l drag
scrapers new, nifty No. drag scrapers
drills, twelve No / wheel scrapers tnear-
~ new. twelve No, > wheel scrapers
NEARLY new, one track laying machine.
rock fools tents. wheelbarrowB holBting
engine, pumps. pile hammer, plOws, snov-
els, small tools, etc. Kicker n Lee, Gal,
weston, Texas. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

OIL SIOS you want to sell or
huyf II sond your orders to me;
depl oixchange every day; stocks
are low "A correspondence solicited.
Ch2ries tser, member oil and stock
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FLATS and others In second ward. APP
ply at 2O6 Preston avenue. ?
PLEASANT ROOMS. quiet place. 505is
Travls
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FOR RENT--By November ] two Mica
rooms. furnished or nnfurnlshed. IN pri-
yntc family 14f2 Chenevert street. "a
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BOARD AND ROOM.

FlkSTCLASs board aud rooms, ON Nj.
Klnneyi bath privilege.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

A BIRG1i N--Fo ufleen acres lot AZ, Ole
dience smith survey adjoining Fair
Grourds addition. $500 an acre; CASH no
agents. sos Fuller street D
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MONEY IAN on improved Houston
CITY pops improved farms. Easiest
rales ans. w. W. Miller, 504
hlanl JUL custom. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

BOARD AND RooM-Neatly furnished up.
stairs room, with good board bath and
CRATE, for couple or two gentlemen; rates
eAsnnnhle. 1113 TrAYis street. 2s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

\ Oh SALE-thoice two.storY dvo7room
house modern conyenieuccS and servants
mouse; south front; shade trees and lawn:
close in; Third ward price SS00 cash,
naiance terms to suit Address B., this
culct. 80
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/ BUY, pack. move and store furniture
end household goods. all storage moved
fTce; money a6Yfn without Interest,
only first class warehouse Ia city. r.
r LOTUS. 2t1 Milan street. Phone
p6s. n
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'tlNN bALhN JOHNSON Erass nay, s per ton
u o. b. cars; samples Sut A'star new
hftS dare Wagons, size ia 20 3.inUh;
ne8itentiary made, Anderson Furniture
-NNo., NaVaSotn. Texas, "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-28

IN. Cold ana Dnmiapa TABLETS
~ relieve ard permanently llye
HI q sexual debility; mailed -
rp,saop, French Pharmacist, lIu2
F. avenue, Houston. II
NApI M, n Is IL c.,r,ls,T (, Ils....,r, e ii
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FOR RENT.

WANTED-To rent three rooms to i man
and wife; reference required. No. 1913
Hutchins street o
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AGENTS WANTED.

TNDTSTRIGfTS men women or girls can
make 500 per month wording for us;
write today Kennedy Publishing Co.
MeXla Texas n
AGENTS WANTED-For new, paying
business. best scheme out 10 make money!
Charles Marshall, Mr., Locbport, n. y
Mutual Life Americas foremost annual
dividend company win contract with a
few reliable solicitors on q guaranteed
aud renewals If you can produce 5000
business per month write u.s. naming ref.
erences. for full particulars Ro5eubaum
Bros.i general agents, Kirby building, Dbl
las, Itxas 1919
Texas. Big money 70 the RIGHT person.
Easy work, Address The Retail Gre 80
ana Collection Association, Z, o. Box ava,
Boulder Colorado. u
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OPEN yet sealed envelopes; saves Won $40
per 1000 la postage, $4,000 printed 70 or
der FOR S25 j. ]. pastorlza Printing aud
Lthographng Company. Houston. II
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PERSONAL.

ms nImples. liver Spots. SKIN nd
|Al assesses cured by Perfect Zee
!. m cents at Abbott Cockrell &
n AZ Main street: trial jar by mi,
[ns George S Rail, Box 100, "a.
XII Ask your druggist. $50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Nothing draws like the old Gospelr' How about a horse race? When in the history of Christianity did 15,O00 people pay $z each to get into an enclosure, and 0 more for good seat. to hear the Cos pei. as recently they did to see Cresceus trot against The Abbot. How about nreT We have seen 5000 people watch good fire for hours. We would back a dog fight against the most inspired preacher alive to draw a crowd on a cor. ner How about a military hero? At d conservative estimate a million people sat or stood for hours lately in New York to catch glimpse of Dewey. Did sands at every station from the rear plat form of his special train. like Blaine. Mckinley or a Bryan?
 No; If you want a crowd you must go to the circus, or burn a negro, or sell stocks or do something else that appeals to the natural man."
 This fallacy is dangerous because 1t dis courages the gospel preacher and con fuses his judgment. He has preached the plainest and simplest gospel he know how and the crowd doesn't flock to hear So Satan whispers to him; so various him; ergo hr is a misfit and a failure. So Satan whispers to him: so various per. Probably the fact is that the preach- ing was too good rather than not good enough
 Once we heard that grand old man. of the pulpit, Dr. William M Taylor, ex- claim in the Broadway Tabernacle. at the conclusion of a masterly sermon: "If ever have declared the pure Gospel of God needed 1t, am clear of your blood" It was a wonderful sermon, thrilling with Gospel truth, but 1t was preached to d congregation of quite ordinary size.