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Unearthed I'm Texas from a Deposit
Contemporary with the Ice Age
Largest Ever Found.

A pair of tusks from . mammoth
that lived at least $4,000 and possibly
100000 years ago has just been re-
ceived at the American museum OF
natural history from Victoria, Tex,
where they were found in an old river
bed deposit.
The particularly interesting thing
about them is that they are the
largest ever found. Prof. Lucas,
curator of the National museum at
Washington, is authority for that
statement, reports the New York
Sun.
The larger of the two tusks, meas
ured on the outside curve, is 13 feet
and some inches in.length. The esti-
mated height of the mammoth to
which they belonged is 10 feet. Jum-
bo was IL feet hish.
Another comparison which gives
some notion of the size of the mann
moth is with the skeleton of the
mastodon that was found in peat
bog near Newburgh, and is the
largest complete fossil skeleton In
the American museum in this city.
The tusks of that skeleton, which
curve out over the aisle and are
about the first thing noticed by the
visitor to that part of the museum
are only nine feet long.
The mammoth tusks were found In
a deposit contemporary with the ice
age. Although once ivory they are
now completely petrifed, and one OF
them is badly weathered. A portion
of the skull was found with them
and this is being built up with plas'
| ter skull to show, when exhibited
the size and shape of the original.
This find in Texas throws consid
cradle light on the unsolved ques
ton as to whether the tusks of the
mammoth curved in or out. The pail
found in Texas were in several pieces
Just rotted, and shake apart like thu
wooden parts of Rip Van Wrinkles
| gun. But the pieces match perfect.
at the breaks, and when put together
with reference to the fragment o
skull found with them the complete
tusk curved inward.
They would have crossed if the en'
of the shorter one had not beef
weathered off. For the sake OF in
vestigation the effort was made t
put the pieces together so that tn
tusks would curve away from each
but it couldn't be done.
This discovery throws some doub
on the matching of the tusks of tn
skeleton of the hairy mammot
found i'm 1905 in Siberia and now j
the imperial museum at st. Peters
burg. The tusks there curve out an
away from each other. They wer
not found with the rest of the skelt
ton, and it is barely possible, sal
one of the scientists at the America
museum, that in putting the part
together the right tusk was put in, tn
place of the left and vice versa.
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AN ARIZONA HAIRCUT.
II Was BcEun by a Booxy knight Of
the shears and Finished by
Jealous Redskin.

When Winsome Willie went out to
the far southwest to ''blow up with
the country" he had as fine head of
hair as any society favorite. The best
tonsorial skill had always been en-
ployed to keep his chestnut locks nice
" trimmed and he took great pride
in his hirsute covering, says the Detroit
Free Press.
One evil day, after returning from a
rattlesnake hunt with Moki Mike and
few other congenial companions Win
some Willie entered the barber shop of
Scafoam Bill. at Coyote gulch, and
called for haircut, his ambrosial locks
having grown to an unseemly length
during his numerous expeditions into
the wilderness. He little suspected
that the aforesaid Seafom Bill was in
very critical condition. so far as his
nerves were concerned. In fact. Bill
had been dallying with 40-rod to such
an extent that he used as little care
with his customers as though he were
engaged in the pastoral occupation of
shearing sheep. Seafoam Bills shears
had disappeared during his orgie. it
being suspected that the editor of the
paper had borrowed them to edit his
paper, so he had to send out to neigh
boris to borrow pair. Having no
comb, he used his fingets to manipulate
Winsome WiIlie's locks. The scissors
were dull and Bills aim poor, and the
operation hadn't proceeded fer before
Willie called for chloroform. Seafoam
Bill compromised by telling him an
alleged funny story, which was tor
ture enough itself.
/ Willie survived the operation, how
ever. and when Bill asked him il he
would have shampoo he thought he
would take chance. After several
submersions in an alkali tank, Willie
was yanked back to the webbing
chair and then Seafoam Bill began tc
| industriously rub his Uranium with q
soiled newspaper. excusing the lacl
of brush by saying that the high
| freight rates wouldn't permit any such
| luxuries as brushes and mirrors.
Willie was glad to get out of 1t fol
| SIX bits. On mas way 10 fnoeniN NJ
was unwise enough to fiirt with al
Apache squaw in the presence of hel
| lover, and the buck finished the arts
tic Job that Seafoam Bill had begun
The worst of the matter was Willie
had been called to his Detroit homi
Immediately after his arrival in Phoe
nix. For several days after his re
turn his most intimate friends faile'
to recognize him, but his old barbe
is gradually getting bis hair back t.
its original form.
winsome Willie is now taking ton
serial instructions, and he says he will
carry his own barber shop when h
next travels in the direction of Coyot
1ulcb.
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How often we hear OF noble MAI
who has been handicapped for years,
perhaps for lifetime, by limita-
lions which he was powerless to re
move, struggle bravely as he may
have done to overcome them! They
were the bars which cramped his
ability and dwarfed his aspirations!
II is this kind of environment and
these kinds of struggles to free one
self from the limitations which Inn
prison and cramp and confine facul-
ties that make character. 1t is in
such circumstances that grit is born,
that determination which knows nc
retreat is generated, and that an
iron will is developed.-Success.
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cevbe forced to this let us say or they nave
learned it, No matter have to understand it, and so
we see that VOLUNTARILY THE GREATEST CORPORATION
OF THE WORLD HAS PUBLISHED TO ALL THE PEOPLE
A STATEMENT OF ITS BUSINESS AND ITS OPERATIONS,
OF RS ASSETS AND IT'S LIABILITIES OF ITS PRODUCTS
AND IT'S SALES, OF ITS HISTORY AND IT'S PROSPECTS.
Thats thing which the hnancer OF ten years ago would have
called chmerca foolish the unwise panderng OF the tnso to
the curiosity of the crowd.
nancier of the twentieth century longer calls it So
He not He knows that It is necessity OF his
thing essential to the popular support OF his enterprise
Another great corporation Of Illinois, whose mind
to be well hnane began some three or oui
wears ago to Of his railroad its employees
and lowest people living along its line
Ten years ago that would have called socaisTODAY
IT is BUSINESS 1t conservatism 1t is the realization
things they adjustment of the of wisdom
humanity to existing conditions order that the best Of existing
conditions may preserved and from them still better conditions
may be evolved
sanity all this calm and gentle and considera
thought all this the beginning Of that discipline which comes
from srestrant and the respect for the rights and opons
] our fellows
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things you want, plenty of servants to
wait upon you, carriages to ride in,
and everybody crushing and crowding
to know YOU
ut certainly does sound inviting"
said Jack, nonchaiantly. "Why don't
you manage il, Molly? You might
succeed" l.t
Might" said Molly. contemptuous-
ly. His intentions are only too APP
parent"
"Thcn / may shortly have the pleas
urc of congratulating you,r said Jack.
coolly, knocking the ashes from his
pipe. "I'm sorry ] said he was a fool,
Molly. Perhaps it is only his man
ner and appearance. He certainly has
good TASTE"
Molly bit her lips and watched the
sclf-possessed young man with
curiosity not unm.xed with mortifica-
ton. Her coqretry had no effect on
him this morning. A short time ago
he would have raved at the mere sug-
gestion of her marrying any one else;
only six months back he was at her
feet himself suffering the agony of
= first refusal and declaring that life
was henceforward blank without
her. 1t was strange, certainly, and
just little aggravating. Molly was
not used to indifference.
You see, Molly, you would never do
for a poor mans wife," went on Jack,
in a practical voice. "You have ex-
travagant tastes,s and are of nature
that requires little affection. The
alteration of one would not suffice
you. You want admirers by the
score"
Moly's surprised eyes fell, and there
was little reproach in her voice when
she next spoke.
slow long have you been of this
opinion?" she said, thinking Of that
wonderful evening six months ago
when the stolid young man in front
of her was TRANSPORTED with love and
desperate in his attempts to win her.
20, for some time" Jack answered
thoughtfully, then his eyes travelled to
the pretty face underneath the shady
hat. 81 hope you have forgotten al
that nonsense six months ago, Molly
have been ashamed of it ever since
think was mad!"
"O!" said Molly.
There was silence for moment
Molly took her hand from the water
and dried it slowly, and Jack took VI
the oars again to help him out oflal
awkward predicament.
"You see, Molly" he began again
splashing the oars in desperation
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Histrionics, rather than history
held the regard OF a fiashy young man
who was guest in the Jefferson hotel,
Richmond, shortly before the fire that
DESTROYED that beautiful hosiery. In
the center of magnificent Pompeiian
courtyard, around which the hotel was
built. stood an impressive statue Of
the third president, after whom the
hotel had been named. Standing at
one of the windows, looking on the
courtyard, the young man took it all
in. and, turning to Maj. Ginter. who
erected the hotel, asked:
.sWhose is the statue there In thu
middle?"
Jefferson" replied the major.
swell, it's bum likeness, If know
anythingl" opined the visitor.
sWhy," said the major, show could
YOU possibly know that? Ah!-yo'
never-you never saw Mr.. Jefferson
did you?"
.Why ,certainly-in Baltimore, onl,
last week, in good old 'Rip!'" was tn
contemptuous reply. = PhiladelPhi;
| Record.
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WAKING TIME.

IN the early. rosy morning there's little
one who crawls
Into bed where am sleeping. and little
moist hand falls
On my cheek and pats me fondly. causing
all my dreams to flee;
There's little voice that sweetly-ah. so
sweetly!-calls to me.
Gently. softly. first hear 1t,
As II far above my head.
Calling: Papa, papa, mamma
Says Oct up. you sleepy head"
II the peaceful. blissful morning. when I
long TO dream away,
There's a little voice that calls me to the
duties of the day:
There are little lips that fondly. sweetiy
press against my own.
And two little hands caress me TIL my
visions all are fowr.
AZ the childish voice keeps drawing
Near and nearer to my bed.
Calling: "Papa. papa, mamma
Says Diet up. you sleep head.
There win some fine be morning when nc
lingering dreams are mine,
when around my neck no little sweet one
arms viii foudly twine:
I shall feel no moist hand patting lovingly
upon my cheek, 49,.
Bat 1 know that should Wek<p Y ny bah,
came - oDook~
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Ozmun. Of Stuttgart. The consul
while in this city recently made the
above suggestion to Secretary OF Ag-
riculture Wilson, says Washington
report.
The idea of an American corn
kitchen is not new, one having been
maintained by the department of ag
riculture at the Faris exposition
where hundreds Of bushels OF corn
were cooked into all sorts OF dainty
dishes and served free to visitors.
The present scheme is to give to
Europeans an insight into the paia-
liability of this cereal and to show
them that it forms splendid cheap
food.
This is something that all Europe
is in need of, and there arc many
Americans who believe that as soon
as the foreigners get acquainted with
our corn it will supply the want.
The plan of Consul Ozmun is to have
a corps of expert cooks travel about
Europe. staying month or SO in
each of the big European cities, Civ
| ing exhibitions in the preparation OF
corn into griddle cakes, mullins. pud-
dings and other appetizing dishes.
These will be served free, together
with a talk on the advantages OF
American corn as cheap and desir-
able food.
Secretary Wilson Is much pleased
with the idea, but says that it is toe
late to ask congress to provide money
for the experiment at this session
The department has no funds that
could be employed for this purpose
but next year Secretary Wilson says
he will submit the proposition t
congress.
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pUNGENr PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Antinue-'Yes. one of the he
roes of the late war with Spain pro-
posed to me-" Mr.. Golightly-" He was
hero. all right!"-Somerville jour
nal
"Proud!" exclaimed the Observant
Person "Well, l should say so! He's
as proud as country boy writing his
first letter on hotel stationery."-Los
Angeles Herald.
Fame by Proxy.-"Do you consider
Pinkerby intellectually II guess he
is. His wife belongs to two clubs and
his daughter is going to marry book
agent. cleveland Plain Dealer.
He-"I suppose you think never
told the TRUTH She-"Not wilfully,
John, not wilfulIy. If you ever acci-
dentalIy lapsed into truthtelling no
doubt you are sorry for il. "-Boston
Transcript.
In Nutshell.-"Of course" said the
promoter of the get-rich-quick CON-
pany. 1--WE can only give the prospec-
tive earnings in round numbers All,
yes" replied the victim, Sbecause they
couldn't possibly be square.",Phila-
delphia Press.
Too Familiar-He-"Hel dere,
Miss Sniff" She-"Doan yo' flag me
dat sudden, man. ain never seen yo'
in all nah life befo'. an eff 20 do 1t
agin. lot o. people oil be walkin' slow
behind yo' to-morrer."-Detroit Free
Press.
Two Misfortunes.-"You have killed
my husband" walled the woman as the
chauffeur brought his automobile to
a stop. "Yes, and the jolt has broken
the front axle of my auto,' said the
chauffeur, Indignantly. as he climbed
out."-Ohio State Journal
Mr.. Goodman-"I understand you
were at that prize fight last night. I'm
surprised to hear of you attending
such disgraceful affair" Sportiboy
-'It was 6isgraceful, sure enough
Why, neither one of those big dubs
could hit hard enough to dent butter
Philadelphia Record.
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A SECOND
LOVE " "
IfIIow dull You are" said Molly.

"uow dun you are" said Molly.
"Say lazy" said Jack, as he
took the pipe from his mouth with
smile that proved his words.
1t was a lovely morning-clear and
fresh, the sun just strong enough to
give a comfortable sense of warmth.
The birds chirped merrily, the bees
droncd, and the boat foated smoothly
along with the tide. Jack with his
pipe, the scenery, and the prettiest
picture of all to watch at the other
end of the boat. was peacefully con-
tent, especially with the pleasant re-
Election Of being idle while other men
were busy.
But Molly pouted.
ITO think" she said, shat have
given up tennis tournament with
Mr.. Staines for this"
Perhaps the day was rather too
warm for tennis" drawled Jack. "Or
no doubt you preferred the calm
peacefulness of the river and my So
ciety even to a tete-a-tete with the ten
mis- champion. He is something of u
bore"
"He's nothing of the Sort retorted
Molly, warmly. Hes nice and kind,
and"
"And wealthy" put in Jack. Don't
forget that, Miss Molly Merton
well, that's something" said Molly,
thoughtfully, dipping her hand in the
water and letting the drops run
through her fingers. "And he certain
ly is attentive. Fancy being Mrs
Staines. No worry about money-al
the dresses and jewels, and pretty
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UNIVERSITY Of NoT1sE DAME.
Notre Dame, Indiana.

We call the attention OF our readers to
the advertisement Of Notre Dame Univer'
sity, one of the great educational institu-
tions Of the Wcst, which appears in another
column of this paper. Those Of our readers
who may have occasion to look up college
for their sons during the coming year would
do well to correspond with the President,
who will send them q catalogue free OF
charge, as well a. al particulars regarding
terms, courses of studies, etc.
There Is q thorough preparatory school
In connection with the University, in which
students Of all grades will have every oppor-
tunity Of preparing themselves for higher
studies. The Commercial Course intended
for young men preparing for business, may
be finished in one or two years according 70
the ability of the student ST. EDWARDS
HALL, for boys under thirteen, is an UNIQUE
department. Of the institution. The hicher
courses are thorough in every respect. and
etudents viii find every opportunity Of per
fecting themselves in any line Of work tbev
may choose to select. Thoroughness in elan.
work, exactness in the care Of etcdcnts. and
devotion to the best interests Of ali. are ths
distInsnishing characteristics Of Notre
Filty-seven years Of active work IN The
cause OF education have made this institu.
ton famous al over the country.
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A plague of ants has appeared in
the northern central counties of Kan
sas, and the insects are destroying the
alfalfa and wheat crops. All vegeta-
ton within q radius of several feet
Of their hills is killed. The ants are
: larger variety than has ever been
seen in the state before They multi
NV very rapidly, and the farmers are
using every means to extsrminate
them. The insects have invaded the
cities and towns and are making life
miserable for the inhabitants. They
ere very vicious and do not hesitate
to attack either person or animal in
terfering with them.-TQpeka Cor,
Chicago Record Herald
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Your correspondent learned from q
court official that the newspaper
stories saying that King Alfonso's
dislikes to bullfghts were due to the
influence of the queen, his mother,
do not conform to the facts. Since
witnessing the bloody sport at his
browning, Alfonso almost contin-
uously talks bullfight with his in
Inmates. He is very eager to see an
other and has given his mamma to
understand that as sovereign king
he, will no longer brook any objec-
lions to his attendance at the ma
tional sport.-Milwauke Sentinel.
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Edgar-WelI, Ethel, what did you
find at that wonderful fire sale?
Ethel--Oh, Edgar, got some love
" silk stockings at II cents pair!
There is not thing the matter with
them except the feet are burned or
Detroit Free Press
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n.s - 1.;t.d e4atep
Few lines o. ren~ss - 1900 for henltb
have % many H s I'D for sportsmen. -
ana PledSwS- 1:;tv Southern railway, tho
mas t1e nan see;si thnrourhfare betweeA
great commerc1ai ..y 49, GuH ~ MEXICO.
Kansas CITY, mo-, sn1 e 't ~. Psssenrer De-
recent peDneAtion = ~;.ss descrinfion Of
partmenS q 2. Ills nsor ,' shsre rod accommo-
neariy al tne aeso S ..cSsr.te figures.
datfcns may oe nau g ~ p;eseure resorto
Amofs me me- sttr.ct;ve scenery or their
no'Su III wsta~s sre Inc following: Neo-
eho Mo- : parkilke l.tssr S v:lnahie n the
PIE WIN l nagne;m f;dnev troubjee, skin
cure o. 5n s: lsn' ,,,orr ne local attracp
~ M 49, az G,s,crrmsnt f;sh Hatcheries,
w. Hrl. 81 e.. n.rls and nimerous springs.
s Ever. nIe Are very good
III r nuses IN cost from e. 60 10 500 per
week. Noel aS NO, .e',ntr s;fr,ted n 3
vnis =; A. C-srl Maintains on the Elk or
n mg - w p;, 80 ors ~ The hest fishing
CowsNin ~ ni;srn,~; The surrounding
s ssrsn !. - r,.rn;s;cent The CITY Hotel At
s Te - n nas s]s,,ns ratcs $500 per week.
S Sde' ns Sar;urs Az ;s famous health and
pieasuIe ets Ssrfsasd for the cure Of
excehen! wsseI, "a - S;sesses cafarrh.
rneumatlsm9, ,.sis--;s rsrvons nroxtra.
liver comlnaS IL ~ - The scenery sur
tion, AZ sas 49, = v.rv sttractiye and
souno.ng ' tS ' etras n,s = GOOD. The hotel
Recommendations are ample for a large NUM-
Der of people and range in price from y 70
g per oey, spssi1 p,rJ &c TrsJe can advise
secretary OF tne D S ~ Az = - Rem
iurtner. ou'pnJ' Sp. sX srranced for the
ton county nu sr;ne bote1 sccommo-
dations and cottage rooms for about 100 peo-
| Die. the rates varying from $3.50 to 81 per
| week. The springs have been known tor
MANY wears ss SPECIFICS in the cure Of ca
tarrH az the stomach. malaria, govt, rheu-
| matism. tuberculosis, kidney trouble. There
| Il considerable variety in the springs, some
| being chalvbeate. Others saline and sulphur.
| The parks at Sulphur Springs make this .
very pleasant abiding place. Mens, Ark
has an altitude Of ! 500 feet 3sove sea Iey :s
cent mountain scenery and most admir-
| able summer climate. The Bethesda
snr;ncs three m;Ies from town. are noted
f for their cures Of scrofula and blood dis
eases The streams n the surrounding
country are well stocked with gLme fish and
commodaf ions' address Secretary. Business
i Mems Club. Baker Springs. Ark. are IL
miles EAST Of Wickes station. Ark. Their
altitude ;s shout 2.000 feet In tn . most pic
tnresnue mart If the Ozark mountains. The
springs are sulphur and have great curative
rcowmodat;ors srs snf3;c;ent for "a neonie
and cost about A ner dav. The Boz
cnr;rss 80 - scst;e D n = pciL Ccunfy
Az srd A.. resch I'd hv war 81 Hatton + 4.
tion. The scenery Is that common to the
Ozark Mountains. The four or Eve springs
d;sa nu d;shstes sornd 1 l;ppsyy t;5nev
tro"hls nd J,ses.es nac,,l;.r ~ women'
m rvuIe ~ s,a ~ ~
r.te. no ore e ner dsv ~ e ner EEL Gran.
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TRAVELLING CORN KITCHEN.
German Consul Suggests q Novel PlaH
for AcQuainting Europeans
with Our Cereal.

The unique suggestion of travel
ing corn kitchen, operated under the
direction of United States govern
ment officers, is proposed by Consul
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Watch the schemer: be i : d,cv.~or.
nan.-Atchison Globe.
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II the little voice came, drawing
Near ard nearer to my bsd,
Calling: Papa. papa. mamma
Says Diet up, you sleepy head"
IS. f. Kiser. in Chicago Record-Herald.
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When man has not good reason for
DONG = thing, he has one good reason Tor
letting II alone. Scott. s-
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and .;' R & s2 : sa sas i'S 6. 's sasss
actor.
AND
"And / said it-aud was" b mourn
fully concluded STRAY Stories.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Sept 20.-The engage
ments OF nearly ss.000.00O gold for i'm
port and the action of the Secretary of
the Treasury In anticipating the pay
ment OF the October interest on Gov
ernment bonds resulted in a decidedly
better feeling in the local money market
during the past week. Money on call was
in active demand at rates ranging from
20 to 4 per cent, the average quotation
for the week about 10 per cent The
high figure was attained on Monday, and
was due in a measure to the payment
for Oregon Shore Line bonds and the ar
rangements for the payment of the
Standard Oil dividends and other dis
bursements.
The time money market was extreme
ly dull, but rates held firm at per
cent for three to six months on good.
mixed Gtock exchange collateral. The
local banks were not inclined to lend on
time. and the supply from that source
was very good. Some of the trust COM
panies and other corporations were re-
ported to have made contracts Cor the
short dates at a rate equivalent TO a
little below per cent. The commercial
paper market was dull and practically
the bulk of the business be-
ing transacted with out-of-town insu-
tutions. At the close rates were quoted
nominal at 5h per cent for prime in