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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07


Brooklyn Eagle. The lawyer was
just lighting up" and under ordinary cir
Cumstances he would have offered the other
cigar unhesitatingly. But it occurred 20
him that it might not look right.
Il suppose" he said, guardedly, that
cigar would not influence your verdict"
The juror was equally cautious.
"A good one wouldn't he replied, "but
a poor one might prejudice me-"
He got a good cigar.
young medical student came face to
face with a dear, kind, fatherly- looking
gentleman, with white hair and of highly
respectable appearance.
They both stood transfxed. The same
idea flashed across both of them.
Your face is familiar-very familiar; but
| can't remember where we have met so
often"
However, the friendly impulse was car
ried out.
They shook hands warmly, partook of a
friendly glass and departed, still ignorant
, of each others name and occupation
But the young man was determined to
solve the problem and he seized on waiter
and said to him
Tell me, waiter, who is that dis
tinguished stranger with the long white
hair?"
And the waiter whispered lowly:
"Please sir, that's the pawnbroker."
.
young recruit was put on guard duty
Nnd was, of course, new to HIS work, re-
ports the New York News. A good -naturCd
comradc brought him a sandwich from the
post exchange, and the recruit was about to
eat it when the colonel appeared. As the
officer was in citizens dress the sentry did
not salute. The officer took in the situation
and asked:
whats that?"
"a sandwich" replied the recruit; have
a bite?"
"Do you know who I am?" asked the
colonel
Don't know you from Adam. Perhaps
you're the colonel's coachman."
NO I'm not"
"His gardener, perhaps"
"No; try again"
, Perhaps the old chap himself?"
Fright this time" said the colonel
"Oh, good gracious" exclaimed the fright
cned sentry; "here, hold the sandwich while
| present aTms!"
Recently, a school inspector arrived at a
small town in Germany, says London Spare
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

TTVVHTTHE 10 TnaKV MI. USgUOI MS ChlCf
sanitary engineer.
"Unfortunately. however for you and
Mr.. OsgoCd, we do not know his present
whereabouts, but we shall endeavor to lc-
cate him, and if we do we shall so inform
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

party. You had given up hope" and thought
you were dying; but you always wcr"
anxious for 'grandstand finish as my
son would say. What do you think you
said to the doctors who were working over
you?"
Bill had not the slightest idea.
You said: Gentlemen, stand aside and
let the visitors see brave man die"
Did | say that" he asked. And here
am years and years after, "A stronger
man than you ever were, John"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

HE LAWYER happened to be ac-
quainted with a juror in a petty
civil case, and he met him during
recess of the court, relates the
BrOOklNn Eagle. The laMXnr was
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

Ohio produced Cnc of the wtuest ply
sicians this country ever knew" said Con-
gressman Shattuck recently. "He lived at a
small place near Cleveland and was greatly
liked. His practice was large and some
times people would tell him that they called
him in more for the fun that was in it than
the med cine. His Wit was fully equal to hi 3
skill. 1t was hard to say which did his pa
Hents the most good, and as he always
gave his best of both at the same time, they
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

right. 1902, by \. V. GillespieD
have a fellow country
man to thank largely for in
fluencing potentate of the
Orient to be the first reigninE
sovereign to announce positively
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-07

Recently, a school inspector arrived at a
small town in Germany, says London Spare
Evening star., 1902-02-11
GEN. WOOD CoNTRADICTED.
Mr.. oxnard Says He Puts Price O.
Sugar Too Low.

The American Beet Sugar Association, by
its president. Mr.. Henry T. Oxnard, has
submitted to the House committee on WAYS
and means petition urging that a COM
mittce be sent to Cuba for the purpose of
obtaining by actual inquiry on the ground
and by an examination Of the accounts of
the Cuban sugar factories the facts in re-
gard to the Cuban sugar industry. The pe-
tition suggests that the investigations of the
special committee will be facilitated If the
committee be authorized to invite a repre-
sentative of the Beet Sugar Association, Of
the Cuban planters and Of the American
Cane Growers Association to accompany
the committee to Cuba and to cross-examina
witnesses.
The petition says the beet sugar manufac-
turers offered to permit the ways and means
committee to inspect their books, but the
Cuban planters refrained from giving de-
tails of their business. 1t is declared that
General Wood. in his letter to members of
Congress, made an error when he said the
present selling price Of sugar is 1.8 cents in
Cuba. or $3.50 per sack. placed alongside
ship, and 1t is asserted that the actual sell
ing price OF 06-degree centrifugal sugar.
fob, Havana, on January 30, was, and
has since remained, 1.91h cents per pound.
or $5.73K per sack.
Evening star., 1902-02-11

be ready for presentation to Congress. He
also informed the committee that several
of the most prominent members OF both
Houses had promised to do all in their
power to have the bin passed this session
The president gave out a number OF
copies Of the memorial that will be pre-
sented to Congress with the bill. and also
informed the comrades that any veteran
interested or the widow OF soldier could
obtain a copy by calling at his residence,
636 New York avenue northwest.
Charges were preferred against . men,
ber for refusal to obey the orders Of the
association and q, connmittee 1UpointeA to
investigate the same. After remarks by
MesseTs. 6eibOld. Lynch. the president and
others the associations adjourned. -
Evening star., 1902-02-11
PRESIDENTIAL NoMrNArrors
Selections Sent to the Senate Yester
day Afternoon.

The President yesterday sent the follow
ing: nominations to the Senate:
Army-PrOmotions and appointments:
Maj. Frank F. Eastman, 2Sth Infantry,
commissary, with rank Of major: Mai,
Robert L. Bullard. commissary, major of
infantry: Edward A. Romig, Michigan. as
sistant surgeon volunteers, with rank of
captain.
Artillery-First lieutenants: Richard K.
Cravens, Indian territory; Harry ]. Wat
son, Pennsylvania.
Cavalry-Second lieutenants: Thomas p.
Bernard. District of Columbia; Thomas A.
Rothwell. New York.
Artillery-Second Heutenants: Charles J.
Ferris. District of Columbia; Guilford s.
CARRIER, IndiaRa; Ghsrles G. Mortimer. Dis
trict of Columbia H. Seeker, Kansas;
Brainard. Taylor. Massachusetts; James B.
Taylor, Pennsylvania; Charles e. Wheat
ley, Vermont.
infantry-Seeond lieutenants: Robert l..
Meador, Georgia, Charles NJ Blackford.
Virginia: Fay w. Brabson Tennessee;
Leighton Powell. Illinois.
tain; Lieutenant Commander William e.
Sewell commander;, Medical Inspector Mel
son NJ Ferehee medical director; Surgeon
8. H. Dickson, medical inspector.
Maine@F. .. LhtIedeld. vinal Haven:
George M. Alien, Cherryfield
Massachusetts - Robert A. Beckwith,
SOuthbridge.
New Jersey-+Ausust c. Stechcr. River
side: Elmer b. Dyer, Medford; James w.
Kelley, Tuckerton;tEH R. Marsh, Williams
town. g. sD
New York-Byron 8. Dayton. Middletown.
Pennsylvania. Warner Arthur. Bryn
Mawr.
Alabama-Charles F. Rankin, Brewton.
California-Aust:n Wiley, Arcata; George
b. Baer. Cloverdale: Richard NJ. Ryan,
Gilroy; Allen B. Lennon. Santa Rosa ;
Frank J. Payne. Sutter Greek: Robert j.
Nixon, yreka; Frank L. Powell. Lemoore.
Ilinois-George A. Lyman. Amboy: Harry
b. Ward, Duqnoin: Martin A. Gibson, Har-
vey; Jerome B. Stewart, Wilmington; John
r. Marshall. Yorkville: Frank ii. Greene,
Geneseo: Lucien Ballard. Forrest; Pelog A
Coal, Gibson City.
Kansas-AdriaAt Reynolds. Sedan
Michigan-F. NJ. T0wle. GAYLORD.
Nebraska-Gridith ]. Thomas. Harvard
New Mexico-EnriQue III. Salaxar, Las
VEGAS.
North carolina-Tyre Glenn, Greensboro:
James H. Ramsay. Salisbury.
Ohio-Danlei Myers. Chicago; Frank II.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
Survivors Association Holds Meeting.

The Survivors Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers of 1851 held
its regular meeting last evening at its
headquarters. st. Josephs Hall. corner OF
5th and III streets northwest. President
J. T. Ford presided and VIM. H. Braund
served an secretary. The room was filled
with the old soldiers and much enthusiasm
was displayed. Ten new members were
admitted and several names were proposed
ana laid over TO the next meeting
The chairman OF the executive commit
tee stated that the attorney for the as
aociati0n had reported the bounty btu TO
Evening star., 1902-02-11
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED

Action Taken by the Senate Yesterday
Afternoon.
The following nominations were con-
firmed by the Senate yesterday:
James 8. Young of Pittsburg. United
States attorney western district of Penn
sylvania.
Postmasters:
New York-V. I. Cook Belfast; J. II. Jen-
nings, Candor: G. G. Mason, Webster; F. A.
Mccoy, North Tonawanda; NJ. Gleason,
Carthage: C. w. Penny, Patterson; F. c.
Wilcox Painted Post; A. A. Hauser. Hicks
ville;.A Humm, College Point; G. r. VAIL
Chester; L. A. Shove. Brewster; E. N.
Hayes, Boonville; w. E. Lissenden. Mariner
Harbor; H. T. Knapp, Shortsville; N. Van
Wagenen. New Paltz: A. II. Lapham, East
Aurora; B. c. Eaton, Pittsford; ]. j. In
man, Salamanca; g. l.. Bowers, vernon; w
8. Mills, Fillmore.
New Hampshire-E. A. Wheeler, West
Derry.
West virginia-H C. showalter. Harris.
Harrison, Piedmont; J. o. Huey, Manning
ton.
Virginia-c. Alexander. Boydton; 8. 8.
Trevvett, Glen Allen: w. H Faulkner
]. o. Jackson. Blackstone: w. G. Young
Tazewell; C. H. Revercomb. Covington.
Ininois-E. C. Watson. Assumption: D. G
Williamson. Staunton; Samuel B. Roach.
N. Staten. Grafton: J. w. Hancock. Casey
c. A. Kuhl. Pekin; J. e. Gregory, Mowea-
qua; J. A. Walter. Lockport; G. 8. Roush
Lena; E. c. Kreider. Jacksonville: e. G.
Howell. Geneva: w. J. McEldowney, Chi
cago Heights: F. C. Kile, Blue Island; W.
T. Norton. Alton.
Alabama-W c. starke, Troy: D. McNiel
Ozark; E. P. Jennings. New Decatur; J. b.
Lollar. Jasper; B. 8. Perdue, Greenville;
w. T. Hutchens. Huntsville.
Tennessee-B. w. Burton, Lebanon; j.
Marks Covington.
Florida-J. 6. Showers. West Palm Beach.
Indian territory-N. H. Norman, Wynne-
wood.
Kentucky-William T. West. Lancaster;
G. G. Witty. Bardwen.
New Mexico-AlIen ]. Papen. Las Cruces;
F. o. Flood. East Las Vegas; A. e. Gallo
way. Silver City.
Oklahoma-F. Frantz, Enid: ]. J. Burks
Norman; H. c. Huber. Mountain View; j.
w. Dean, Geary; G. F. Watson. Ell Reno.
Montana-C. F. Bean. Glendive.
Colorado-F. M. Reardon. Victor.
Minnesota-H. H. Judson. Pennington; F.
H. Juergens. Jordan; ]. P. Waste, Plain
view; A. Eiken. Crookston; s. c. Fulton.
Hawley: L. OBrien, Peston; P. o. Hall,
Atwater: Robert Dunn. Akely.
Armstrong. Butte; L. NJ. Short, Ainsworth;
C. ". Hay, Weeping Water; Fl. c. Booker.
Gothenburg: c. A. Sweet, Creighton:S s. D.
Cole. Wymore: L. NJ. Copeland. Minden: G.
w. McConaughy, Holdrege; w. A. McCooA,
Indianola.
Arkansas-J. A. Brouse. Lonoke.
California-M. ]. Isaacs, Etna Mills; B.
C. Ide, Arroyo Grande: w. A. BENEFITS,
lone; C. l.. Ecklon, Folsom City.
Washington-J. G. Tuttle, Waterville: A.
M Blackman, Snohomish; L. A. Inkster,
Davenport: w. A. Buckley, Sprague: e. L.
Brunton. Walla Walla; A. F. Learned, Port
Townsend.
Missouri-H A. Gardner. Campbell: w.
F.. Quigiey, Upton: ]. w. Smith, Thayer;
w. c. Askin, Salem; w. T. Clements. Platte
Ulen, Dexter: j. F. Okey. Grant City; D.
n. Gilchrist. Gallatin: J. L. Baker. I.ancas-
ter; F. I. SWEET, Lebanon: J. G. Grems,
Maryville: r. D. Hamilton, Kfrksville; l.
Blackburn. Savannah; j. L. Greenlec. Ka-
hoka; nj. Conway. Vandaiia.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE kN1rr

PILES CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE.
ltching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pilse No
Curs. 30 Pay. An dRaggists arc authoEized b
the manufacturefs Tf PaS0 Ointment to refund
money where II fails tn cure any case Of pilex
70 netter g how long standing. Cures ordinary
eA1eo IN 1fx 1Ays: tAo worst eAna0 b fuuHteen ay1
One Application gives ease and rest. Relieves itch
10 tnstantly. This = . nsw diecascs5 end = the
e0ly pll0 remedy sold on Q poaltiYo Guaraatao. no
eurs ne pU. !kscs. 60c. u yeur drug1ist Son't
keep Il In stack sssa - S0e. = ssanps and 70
Will forward same b. man. Manufactured 81
PARIS NEDICIN1 CO.. D. Losis No.. who aiss
Dannloetufe the celo6ga4sa ed seoe. IAxativo
0eomoo ouiaine EhbIstaA ee1.tu-E3x-l0 :
Evening star., 1902-02-11
rs the Penis Mightier Than the Sword

ms tIQe FenlS Magnt1er man une SWORD
30 the Busy Corner Others 1t doesn't require much
study to why and wor this claim Our
growth will verify this Our increasing will this Our
large tell daily dongs of honest
conclude this.
Three Great Wrapper Items.
Fanneette Wrappers made of standard quality material fancy
stripes blue tan and red
deep founce uf1es the shoulders, fancy
have only three and 36-for this sm
we have reduced 90 to SWCe
Fanneette Wrappers made of the best quality
neetehese showing variety of stripes and Persian
sgns-the coorngs all trimmed with
Others with neat embroidery edge made with deep ounce
also one lot made of black and white polka dot flannel
ete-hese 4o in yet =m,
reduced them from ST. 49,
Imported Fannette Wrappers colorings pretty
striped and pretty figured materanade
SNOWY efecs-they perfect fit finished
to the
Evening star., 1902-02-11
CRIME AMONG CHINESE.
Ex-Mayor Phelan on Conditions in sa1
Francisco.

Former Mayor J. d. Phelan. Chinese In
spector Dunn and Herman Gutstadt OF the
American Federation OF Labor, all of San
Francisco. made arguments before the Sem
ate committee on immigration yesterday in
support OF the Chinese exclusion bill agreed
>upon. by the western members Of Congress
Mr.. Phelan spoke especially Of the disao-
lutte character OF the Chinese immigrants
and Of the effect upon young people with
whom they CANA In contact. He also said
that crime - much more common among the
Chinese than among other people. )
Evening star., 1902-02-11

<----------S Shell and Amber,
@u OM Empire. FIorodora
~ wv and Side Combs.
worth 81 so to So. 4S.
With corals, turquoise. rhinestones, Opals
nd pearls. Only one of a kind.
Evening star., 1902-02-11
HmdSOm'S yaG,sty sfores
423 9th Street.
Shulze, Circleville; Oliver M. Greenbank,

Shulze. Circleville; Oliver M Greenbank.
WoOdsfield
Oregon-John c. Ardroy. La Grande.
South Dakota-Thomas A. Stevens, Cham
berlain; Charles E. johnson, BridgeWater;
William G. Arnold, Clear Lake.
Tennessee Robert S. Sharp, Chattanooga.
Utah-James p. Madsen, Manti; N. c.
POulsen, Richfield.
Wisconsin-Jergen C. Jacobson, Elroy:
Charles s. French, Lake Geneva; James I.
Webb, Lancaster; Clayton H. Underhill,
Sharon; Richard Price. WonOwOc.
South Carolina-William M. Hazard,
Georgetown.
North Dakota-Eli c.. Tolley, Kenmare.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
"BAD LANDS" ARE GOOD
Explanation of the Seeming Paradox.

While in Minneapolis recently Ernest
Seton Thompson, the traveller, naturalist
and author lecturer, predicted that the
Bad Lands of North Dakota would become
known as one of the best wealth-produc-
ing sections of the west. Mr.. Thompson
has done" the Bad Lands thoroughly
He says the soil in many portions is very
productive and that nature in no part of
the world has designed such ideal condi-
lions for stock raising. He is confident
that the Bad Lands will greatly aid in
making western North Dakota one of the
greatest live stock sections in the world.
Extent of the Bad Lands.
The Bad Lands comprise from 5000 to
5000 square miles. Over a hundred
thousand head of live stock feed within
the limits of this region and each year
from $4,000 to $4,000 beef cattle are
shipped to market from the herds which
roam the hills and valleys. This region
has always been the refuge and the feed
ing ground of thousands of animals. I'm
til the ruthless determination ofsthe buff
falo they were as numerous among Its
hills as the domestic cattle Of to-day
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

Even now the trails made by these ami
mails, with occasional piles of bleaching
bones, mark what was once their favorite
ranges. Deer are yet plentiful and the
outlying prairies are feeding grounds for
thousands Of antelope.
Great Coal Supply.
Not the least remarkable fea ture OF the
Bad Lands is the ineXha BILE supply OF
COAL At the base Of tho cliffs it crops
out in veins from Is togo feet in thickness.
The entire country is undcrlaid with lig-
mite. There is sufficient coal in the Bad
Lands alone to supply the state Of North
Dakota with fuel for one hundred years to
come.
Far dGwn at the feet of the cliffs are
water courses trickling towards the Lit
tie Missouri through thousands of acres
of level bottom land, where nutritious
grasses thrive. Timber OF fair size and
quality fringes these streams. 1t is along
these creeks that ranches have been con-
structed The cattle are turned loose
upon the grasses which do not lose their
nutritive value in any season of the
year. Protecting cliffs and hills furnish
refuge for the stock during any Storm
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
A GOOD CHEAP FUEL
Ignite Blessing to North Dakota
Farmers. 49,.
ITS USE SPREADING WIDELY
1t Is Superior to Many Soft Goals
The Briquette PrOcess-Nlan-
- ing Development.

North Dakota Ignite coal mines are I'M
able to supply the demand for that fuel.
Production has greatly increased in the
past few years. New mines have been
developed. Improved machinery has been
installed in several Of the larger proper-
ties but the demand continues to exceed
the output. The immense coal fields in
the western part of North Dakota are a
guaranty to the settler in the north
west that the price Of fuel in this part of
the country will always be reasonable.
In western North Dakota towns Ignite
sells at 81 per ton. In Fargo it is deliv-
cred at 1925 per ton. Ignite mines are
reached by the Soo Great, Northern and
Northern Pacific. The coal is used in all
of the public institutions of North Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

southern part of the state. The Missouri
slope, along the eastern watershed of the
Missouri.
The Big Bend country, in Oliver, Mer-
Ger and Morton counties, on the west side
of the Missouri.
The Bad Lands, midway between the
Missouri and the Montana line.
The Sentinel Butte country, near the
line.
The Mouse River country, in the north
ern middle part Of the state.
The Coteaux, between the Red and
James rivers.
The "Washburn'' country, above Bis
marck on the east side Of the Missouri.
The stock countries west of the Mis-
souri, generally and the western part OF
the state lying north of the Big Muddy.
The States Specinlties.
Agriculture is successful throughout the
| whole eastern half of the state and in
| certain fertile tracts west OF the river.
| North Dakota is, next to Minnesota, the
| greatest wheat raising state in the Union
| 1t has recently made record as flax
| growing state. Hundreds of new farms
| in this state have been paid for with d
! single crop of flax.
| The western part of the state is famous
| for it's great cattle ranges and the fine
| beef animals that are fattened on them
| King Corn is making his way into North
| Dakota and diversified farming is invad
| ing the land.
The state is now enjoying a high degrees
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
HAPPY NORTH OAK.
A State That Is Well Adver-
tised.
A. LEADING WHEAT PRODUCER
1t Exoels in Flax Production-Var1-
Gus "Countriesn of the
State.

Much has been said here and there
throughout this edition about North Da-
kota and a number of advertisements set
forth Its advantages and special appeals
to the land hungry. Moreover the state
and Its various regions, its resources and
It's prospects have been so we'll adver-
tised In various ways for years that but
q few general remarks are required here
Some of the different sections of the
state that are referred to by general geo.
graphy and topography rather than BY
artificial divisions are the famous Rec
River valley, the more thickly settled
half OF which lies In North Dakota (the
other half being In Minnesota).
The "Jim' river country In the middle
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
Of prosperity. and in the Red River valley

of prosperity. and in the Red River valley
the lands are high, comparatively.
Farther west good land may be had
"dirt cheap and in the southwestern and
northwestern parts Of the good agricul-
tural regions homesteads may be had, as
we'll as west of the Missouri.
The railway companies have been pour
ing immigrants into the state at lively
rate for several years past and there is
every indication that a veritable army is
coming this year
North Dakota is rapidly coming to the
front as one of the best of the western
states. With Astounding prosperity and
rapidly increasing population there can be
no doubt that there will soon be general
advance in land values all over the state!
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
WHITNEY & WHEEL0CK

4 Substantial Firm That Handles
Much Land.
Whitney & Wheelock Of Fargo, N. D.,
are reliable dealers in North Dakota and
Minnesota farm lands and mortgages.
They own the Ransom county State bank
of Sheldon, N. D., and the Medina State
bank and North Dakota Land and Invest
ment company of Medina. They make a
speciality of fitting out the farmer with
small means, and owing to the fact that
their offices are in different sections of
the state, are in position to suit a man
in one place if not in another. Mr.. Whit
ney is one of the oldest real estate deal
ers in central Minnesota and has an ex-
tensive business at st. Cloud.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
Early Development.


AS early as 1875 eastern capitalists were
at work developing North Dakota Ignite
properties. Pittsburg parties began min
ing on the Missouri above Bismarck in
tending to transfer the coal to market by
a line Of barges. The Black Hills gold
excitement steered the mining operations
of this syndicate in another direction. For
many. years little was done to develop
these properties. When President w. D.
Washburn began the construction OF the
Bismarck, WashbLrn & Great Falls rail-
road he opened and developed an immense
Ignite mine at Wilton. Other mines have
since been opened at other points in the
Ignite coal belt and all are working to
full capacity. 1t is believed that the bri-
quoting process will soon be successfully
applied to Ignite which will practically
mean the supremacy of that fuel in the
northwest.
No matter in what section Of the north
west the homeseeker settles, he can rest
assured that the question of fuel supply
at a reasonable price need never worry
| him.. North Dakota has coal enough to
| supply the northwest for centuries.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

1t is preferred to either wood or hard
coal by people who have learned how TO
use it, The larger towns in North and
South Dakota are using more and more
Of it every year and the consumption in
the twin cities is steadily increasing. Llg-
mite coal is free from clinkers and sui
phur Analyses made show it to be SUI
perior to the soft Goals Of Ohio, Indiana
and Iowa