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The Lamar register., 1902-02-05
Didn't Apply to Her.

A distinguished cavalry leader was
once at II dinner party to which he had
been invited as the guest of honor
Beside him was loquacious widow,
with hair of raven black, who rudely
interrupted the conversation by asking
the warrior why it was that his beard
was still black, while his hair was
turning gray.
With great politeness the old soldier
turned toward her.
Il fear I cannot give you n satisfac-
tory answer" said he. '.unless, poss-
bly,, the reason Is that l have used my
brain II little more than l have my
jnw."-London Tit Bits.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05
Hindu. Object to wnterwork..

The new waterworks at Calcutta
brought pious Hindus before the ques-
ton whether they could drink from
the same sources as the Christie ~
The religious leaders, Sn appeal. gave
the diplomatic answer that they might
drink this water. since they had to pay
taxes on 1t, and this constituted 2
penancs for doing SO.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

ette square which Is occu-
pied by Senator Hanna.
Corned beef hash and buckwheat cakes
are the chief dishes offered. and con-
noiisseurs say that those are the finest
dishes of the sort they have ever
tasted. b,
Mr.. Hanna numbers among his Sun
day morning guests fellow senators,
diplomats. cabinet officers and the up
per ten of the nations society. AS he
Is remarkably free with his Invitations
the table Is always filled at his Sun
day morning breakfasts. Several of
his guests, Uncle Joe" Cannon of Illi-
nois among them, were so fascinated
by Mr.. Hanna's hash that they did not
walt for an invitation the second time
they felt hungry for that sort of food,
but made their way TO the Hanna home
and the first intimation the senator
had of their coming was when the
butler announced their coming. Mr..
Hanna. however. says he hopes there
always will be enough hash for all.
One of the most amusing men in the
House OF Representatives is Peter ].
Otey, who represents the Sixth Vir-
ginia district. Mr.. Otey is a Scared
veteran of the civil war, having served
In the Confederate army from the out
break of hostilities until peace was de-
clared. He took part in the Western
campaign which ended at Donelson and
Shiloh, was senior field officer under
Early at Cedar Creek, and received
severe wound at the battle of New
Market. 1t is this military experience
and the hardships he suffered In the
field that make Mr.. Otey SO warm a
champion of the soldiers, an advocate
of all measures that conduce to their
comfort and benefit. The same quail
ties that won his fame rs a stump
speaker make him a successful orator
In the House, and his speeches on no
matter what subject are interesting
and apt to be humorous. Although a
warm partisan. he is never acrimoni
Gus. and he is given to telling funny
stories In an inimltable way. Mr.. Otey
is member of the committees on
claims. the District of Columbia, Immi-
grafton and Naturalization, and is
favorite on both sides of the chamber.
The wife of Senator Gamble of South
Dakota is n native of Minnesota. She
was educated at Bishop Whipples
school for young ladies' at Faribault
MINI. They will live at the Norman
die hotel and their only son will at
tend the Washington preparatory
school during the winter. While Mr.
Gamble was n member of the House of
Representatives last year Mrs. Gamble
attended many of the social functions
in Washington and became quite popu-
lar. especially among those in high off,
cial circles.
One of the central figures of interest
in the upper house of Congress is Sena-
tor Benjamin r. Tillman of South Car
olina. His recent controversy with his
colleague, Senator McLaurin. will be
fresh in the public mind, but since his
election to the senate he has been
prominent In many ways in political
turmoil. A forceful debater and mas
ter of invective-though OF style
more suited to the stump than the floor
of the senate-he can hardly be said
to have made himself popular with
either the Republican members or his
Democratic colleagues.
Senator Tillman has been elect ted for
two terms. 1S95-19O7. He was also
chosen governor of his state at the
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05
Decided to StRy,

"oh, George. what do you think hap
pened today" did you find 500
gold piece?" Better than that. Our
new cook has sent for her trunk
nAtrnit Free Press.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05
A Good Offer.

You can get this paper with Bryan's
by going, to the publisher of this paper
and handing him that amount and ask
George, Denver Colorado. who has a spe-
cial arrangement with Bryan for his pa
a good offer?
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle lex
cept green and purple). Sold by drug
pists, 1Oc. per package.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Several rare Roman coins have been
discovered in the progress of the exca-
vations in the Finsbury property of the
London corporation at London Wall.
These include a coin dated A. ID. 1G1.
They have been added to the Guild
hall collection.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

He-So your married life is not happy
Well. you have my regrets. She-Oh.
don't need them; / have enough of m
own,-Judge
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Willie-Why, Uncle Jake how you must
have changed! Uncle Jake-What do
you mean. Willie? Willle-Papa says the
other morning you had a terrible head on
you.-Detroit Free Press.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

That play isn't true to life." ''why
not?" THE heroine is a Chicago wo-
man. and. although three months are
supposed to elapse between the first and
second acts. she has the same husband In
both acts."-Judge.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

FITS rermanentyCured. 10 hts nervousness aSte,
first days Of DIR. kline's Great Nerve Rcstorer.
send for FIR EE o2.OO trial bottle and trcatse.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Mrs. Jaggsby-Accordng to this paper.
physician has discovered that alcohol
strengthens mans mental vision.
What rank nonsense! Jaggsby-It Is per-
fectly true. my dear. 1t makes him see
a lot of things that never existed.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

She-No man has ever kissed me. He
wouldn't boast of my unpopuarity, II
l were you.-Philadelphia Record.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teething, softena the reduces I'm
nAmmati0n. alAys pain. cures wind collie. 25c b0etle.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

by. .Jove! ! left my pocketbook under
my pillow" Well. your servant girl is
surely an honest person. That's Just
the trouble. She will give the pocketbook
to my wife.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Send to GARFIELD Tea Co., Brooklyn, n. Y. 70
samples of GARFIELD Tea and Headache Powdcrs-tw
invaluable remedies.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

It's a glorious tonne Orve had to-
day" And fwat hev we ben a-doin' -
"Marchin' in Hinnegan's funeral, good
luck to him."-Indianapolis News.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Garheld Headache Powders are especially adapted
to the needs of nervous women. Try them.
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price &c
The Lamar register., 1902-02-05
Especial letter.

Especial Letter.)
ONE of the most popular
breakfasts which are being
given in Washington this
winter are those served
Sunday mornings in the
quaint old house in Lafay-
cite square which Is occu-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
THE POST OFFICE TO Be MOVED,
A Desirable Location Oh Main
Street Convenient to Everybody.
THE UNION TIMES PREVAILS,

Post Master at Union, Mr. J.C. Hunter.
has been desirious of securing a more
convenient location for the post office,
and the question has been sgitated and
petitions circulated for signatures for
quite awhile. As other parties have been
doing their utmost for past year without
any results, Mr.. Hunter asked for
oar, assistance. We took up the mat
Ter some three weeks ago, and instead
OF SO much talk and petitions, we enter
cd into correspondence with Senator
McLaurin and Congressman johnson,
following this up with q business
proposition to the post Office officials, and
several days ago we received notice from
Mr.. johnson stirling that the matter had
received his personal attention and that
We would hear from the department
This week We received notice that our
proposition had been accepted and now
our people will have the pleasure of tran
sacting their business with Uncle Sam
ut an up-tO-date post office on Main
street as soon after the first of March as
the building and the boxes can be put in
shape.
The new post office will be on the
lower floor of the two story brick build
ing on Main street, known a. the Nc
Neace building, which is about the center
of the business part OF the town and the
most convenient place that can be found.
Our thanks are hereby returned to our
representatives for the personal atten-
tlon given the matter as soon as The
TIMES entered the arena.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
Eye Specialist.

Those having weak or defective vision
or who have trouble in getting glasses
properly lifted to their eyes, would do
well to see Prof Bateman, Eye-Speicalest
and Optical expert Of Charleston, who
will be at the Union Hotel, In Union,
for three days only, March 8, 4, 8, and
the Prof. comes very highly recommended
and all examinations of the eye are free,
and whose charges for glasses are very
reasonable. All those having eye troubles
should avail themselves of the Opportuni-
ty and consult him while here on Monday,
Tuesday q "Wednesday Of next week.
Office hours, from o AIN until !. I, "a.
: T.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
"The New Local Church."

The initial number of "The New
Local Church" has made it's appear
ance in Union. 1t is the latest ven
ture in journalism, and is edited
managed and owned by Rev. L. M.
Rice. 1t Is . Christian paper that
has for It's object, among other worthy
objects, the building OF his new
church in town. The matter is inter
essing, and the first number gives
evidence that it is going to be a warm
member in pushing the church. work
in Union The next number will ap.
pear about the 1st of April and it is
Intended TO issue the paper every
month thefeaftsr. We wish it q long
hfe. y begsn with q very liberal
sdvseti6iSs patronage, and in fact
.eAc14@ - sfAce had to be turned
l64o4 .asW s1@aJ nzeas ssas 2at sSs 80
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
Examining the List.

We announced last week that those
wishing to secure board at Charles
ton while visiting tho Exposition,
could call at The TIMES office and
examine the list. As result of this
notice there have been quite . num-
ber Of persons in examining the list.
This looks like Union Is going to be
we'll represented. Come along friends
there Is q long list and you can take
your choice of place. r.tf
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
Fine Shade Trees

We understand that Congressman
Joe johnson has informed the city
Council that he is sending to Union some
hne specimens Of shade trees to be set
out in the city for the purpose of beauti-
Tying the town. The question is where
are they to be put, we respectfully refer
the Council to the shade tree organiza-
tion, when it organizes. - :,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
Local Laconics.
sEAPPININGSr OF INTEREST ABOUT TOWN
y. 'ss,' ~ ~, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

~xtIvey Green sends in letter this week
> but arrived too late for this issue. 1t
will appear in next issue.
Nervous Diseases cured. 30 days
.etfeatment, $l.0O. J. H. Mason &
Go. Hancock, Maryland. 29-1y
es wANTED-Hickory, Dogwood and
3 sPersimmon Logs. Southern Hardwood
c., Charleston, s. c. 474m.
Miss L. S. Thomson, pastry expert, is
at Morgan & Wagnon's where she is
demonstrating the use of Tryphosa, the
new and delicious desert. Call and see
her. Her work is beautiful.
Mis-, Blanch Garner, the Central oper,
tor was put on duty at central on Mon
day evening. Business has not been very
Abrtsk 80 far as the subscribers did not
know who are connected. See list in an
other place.
FOR SALE-A complete standard
edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica,
.O volumes, including guide, index, Un-
abridged Dictionary and oak book case
The American supplement Is also in
cluded. A valuable set OF books to 20
at bargain. Call at TIMES Office.
ss9-3t, a4T
One man pulls out from the race for
The Auditors Office, but still there are
plenty left. Mr.. J. B. Bailey informs
us in q letter that after mature delibera-
,tiotl he has decided to pull out, and feels
batter since reaching the decision.
.leAswegoto press this (Friday) N ofh-
ing we learn of the death of Mr."C.
Trefser, who had been critically
III for the past two weeks with pneu-
monie. He died at his home Thursday
evening AT 6 O'Clock. This was his
third attack. We extend sympathies
t6the bereayed family. -Ef
We may now look for column after
column in the daily press slobberiDg over
royaly. Prince Henry, of Russia, is
npw the guest Of this nation, and every
CITY ho visits viii vie with each other
~ an effort to give the biggest and most
elaborate write-up Of his imperial nibs.
We learn that Mr.. VIM. O'Sh.elds, of
Union, while standing In his room was
stricken down and it WAS thought for
quito awhile that he was dead. He how
ever, finally recovered and It has been
learned that the attack was caused by .
stsse inthe bladder. He In resting We, y
wan at this writing. sgos@
-; Mrs. Ward, the famous clairyoyaht
saspdris medium, Of Augusta, Cha. l..
the center Of attraction In Union
TINS week. She is certainly very
re@srkahle gopap and her revelations
e both past and future Is something en-
srsetHs cpnprehension Of Or
nary rsople. She hes had aarnnd
sush o. fxisttors' dnCs shS ns lssu hsss.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28
nONEY TO LOAN

On farm lands. Easy payments. No
commission charged. Borrower pays
actual cost of perfecting loan. Interest
seven per cent, up, according to securely.
JOHN B. PALMER 6 SON, 81
27-6mo. Columbia, S. G.,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28

DIR. Mason's Depilatory removes
superfuous hairs permanently from
ans. part of the. body. $4.OOs box,
John II. Mason Coo Hancock Marys
F'ano' 27-1y
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-02-28

ToCnre Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ans druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure, E. w, Groves signature
On each box 2bc. j &Iy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Mr., VALENTINE
MAY Be CHOSEN
VIII Probably Design the Merc5f
Monument.
COMMITTEE IN WASHINGTON
Headed by Colonel Fitzhugh. of Fred
er.cksburg, the Delegation Has
PIeasaos interview With s.
cre;ary Root.
IN WASHINGTON
rBv Associated Prassi

WASHINGTON. December 2a-A daia-
CATION OF citizens from Fredericksburg,
Va, headed By Colonel G=orgs r Ficz-
hugh. called upon Secretary Root a The
War Department this afternoon with ref
erance 70 the erection of the monument
az Fredericksburg in memory O Brisa-
cliar-General Hugh Mercer, Of the CnitSd
States army. Who died January Z, l75',
from wounds received near Princeton, y.
j. q few DAYS befo-s Congress app o
priarad S25 t.d for the erscLIan o. It's
monument. and oEa OF the questions 20
De determined IS the selection OF Z size,
The delegation suggested IN awarding
the work for the construction rle Sze-s-
tarv Of War consider q design preParsd q
by 1Ir. Edward Y. Valentine, an artist o.
Richmond Va The Secretary proIizeL
to do 50 aud; minated that the design
OF Mr. Valentine wouL6 be adopted II it
shct.Id prore satisfactory T-ItAout open
ing the matter 20 further conlpeJtt-e1-
The erection OF the statIe il accordance
with the wishes OF Congress will prota-
bly, te entrusted 10 Color=l Bingham. tn:
engineer officer in charge o. public build
irss and grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

Disappeared from Boarding. house
on Monday and Fears Enter.
ta.ned for His Safety.

Wiley 2. Dicks. 2 young man 0fo
came 70 Richmond some three mon.h .hs
ago, and who boarded at Ne. s15 East
Marshall Street. and VINO was employed
a. the Thalhimer stcra on Broed street,
IS missing and nothing has been seen or
heard from him since last Monday morn
ing a. II O'Clock. At Itls time he vas
s=en on Marshall Street by George Cad
dock, the colored porter At Mrs Taylor 5
boarding house, where the young man
lived
Dicks is about ntnetesn o- twenty years
Of age, o. spare build. medium l1eigat,
has daE.- hair and eyes and far com
plaxIon He came TO Richmond from
North Carolina, but beyond this MS fai-
lo7T boarc1ars seem 10 know very LrSls OF
him They say his habits were STEADY.
ana all are Al = Icsz to account for his
unexplained absence The young man
left his trunk and other belongings in
his room and had said nothing OF any
Intention OF leaving. some uneasI1ess IS
felt for rim ard unless he turns Up
shortEy. The dfsa ppcarance viii probably
be called 10 tf7s attention OF the police.
So far this mas net heen done
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
TO TALK ABOUT RATES
OF FREIGHT TO THE WEST

. III
MEXICO CITY, December 51-P-szf-
de1r Ens Fok Fons and VIce-P-esidant
Ming. Of the Chinese Commercial Steam
ship Company, ar hare Ercra Hong
Kong. ACCOMPANIED By Lyman Mower.
OF San Francisco. The purpose OF their
visit IS 70 sss by personal Investigation
what port On the Pacific coast IS best
adapted for terminal point for their
steamship linz They VIII leave hare in
3 few days for NIansean:Ils, Acpauico,
anc other west coast pcists They say:
Between Mexico ard the east We are
convinced that We can work up z trs-
meudoUs business
The railways have made a large redrc-
ytIon In fright rates on WHEAT from the
sC..ited states. II accordance with the
rearssr OF the government Tn!s rstfuc-
tioC goes into sfscE New Tsa-s day ard
VIII encourage funporsa tioas from TIE
.Uatsad States The rasg Is cut dawn from
ths border 20 this cit: from sas per. .oa
to 31a ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

The Lady Was Starting an End
less Chain in the Matter of
Admiral scElisY.
Special Dtzra.tch 10 The TINES

80 '~-t--- u lie -3lleS.
NEW YORK, December aa-sore Of
ne unyzt=rg surrounding the contact on
yvf1tch Miss Edna. Weller Mcclellan
5ases her suit against the estate OF
Charles Rro-cHay horss, the blind rner-
chant, vas -=tealed yesterday through
tie guarded explanation OF her counsel.
Miss McCIelland Is net altogether IN
known To Newspaper fame She il vas
who started the endless chain Tor the
schley memorial gift shorty after the
hattie Of Santiago with such SUCCESS
that many men Of national prominence
praised her efforts, and q eonnlftcaz com
posed OF Mrs. Donald Mclean. Mrs.
Roger =. Pryor, Mrs John c. Carlisle,
Mrs. Robert G. I1gersolI and others,
by Miss NcC1eIianG. became
actively engaged. Six thousand dollars
was raised-
It was while she was collecting money
for this fund that Miss 4IcCle!land met
Mr. Rouss. she called p his ofHcs and
ha gave her s.. JUST how long this was
before the contract was entered into Miss
McCiallsnd refuses 20 say The contract
/; as follows:
New YORK City, June is, 1866.
Charles Broadway Rouss. agree with
Edna Weier 4LcCIslIand that II she VIII
agree not to bring suit against ne Cor
any Claim ste has against ne I zsree
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

The Barksepsr is Blindfolded
and Left BY the Lively
Customers.


Csna Of the smoothsst Christmas tricks
On record Tas played upon prominent !
sar and restaurant man Of this city the
ether night by i've OF his friends, and
the latter aFe laughing over 1t 9Th mitch
gusto The restaurant Is one OF the most
aopular in the loaeer part OF the city The
Iirc .-oung men vent in for supper. burss
before eating had & few rounds Of egg
s7ogg and apple teddy. Tae:.- already had
Christmas in their bones and felt inclined,
20 have a little fur OF course their aEte-s
supper indulgence did not lessen this de-
sire 70 any great extent. So thsy sats
down and a:s.attd returned sto~tae 1har to.
szttIe. They had previously eoncocted 3;
practical joke 70 be play on the proprie-S
>or and they eEecu.sd Il To the queens.
.aste They asked Tor tnsirsbiH and each
Urged the others II allow EhirE.te settle it,
After This had been carried On for some
tiIue, each oneSdeciaring fIls she must be
allowed to pay the bill. oRr suggested that
-ts harkeeper5 b. bIi1dfoided, and that the
Crst one he should rouch would BE alloHed
,Ils privilege OF settling 7lp. This. plan
aas agress BILE to- all, including the bar
zeeper, and he stepped zo1t from behind
tilc counter and q towel was bs;lrld tight
: over his eyes bysone OF tE1s jokiIS GUS
tcIrers. Hbiie this vas being done. s:}es
3theT four stale quietly ava7.sti7e blind
tclder following as soon as he had com
pleted. his task. Then It was up 20 the
;3ar-heeper- and he Eroped aboItstor sonas
time. paving the air Tirh totti hands.
yainIv endeaTorinS 70 touch his =cizstora2-5
eTs VINO vsrs row far away. Finally he
removed the banda ge from his eyes, only
- find that rs lad hcen Eantesitys bur
coeJ by his friends.
sererzl days elapsed ard rne 5okers re-
I5;a g the -bs.,ztsz
t6T si77le time paid their bifi and III sc.ok
. drink on the house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
DOUBLE TRACK ROAD FROM
NEW ORLEANS TO CHICAGO
(Bv Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. 5o.-Tics
President J. L. Harahan- Of the Elt;nois
Central. authorizes the statement that
contracts have lust been closed for The
double tracking Of the main line CT the
Illinois Central from ,feG1piis 20 F'uitcE,
ny & distance OF i. miles Mr.. Hara-
han SAYS tine work should he finished.
within year and will give the Illinois
Central 6 complete double track between
New orleans ard ChEca go. Official an
nouacerrenl CT the expected entrance OF
the Frisco road into New Orleans Is e.
pecCed soon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Woman Who Was q Living
Wonder to Her Physi-
clans, Died Yester-
day at Rome,
New York.
Ey Associated Press

II EH=o--1-=I
ROME, y Z, December a3.-.Elzs
Sr4ILa Ewing, ore OF The ossIded woman
who Eor len years hava been living.
wonder u physicians and scientists. died
to-day. aged tht-ry-nir,e years
- Al early age see was afflicted WIKI
ini-aIa-narory rheumatism. which phySt-
Clans taiIad 20 reIteve-
At tbs age d rHenrv-ays she fozs -h@
css OF her links and eminent sueciaI!s:z
said sha vas gradually turning 70 s5oue.
During the las. ten years OF her liza.
Miss EEinS was totally blind and uEao
70 move g muscle : sister. iIrs. Emma
Ewing Palmer. IS afflicted III the san1
manner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
THE QUARANTINE ORDER
IN REGARD TO CATTLE
tBy Associated Prezs.}

WASHINGTON. December ze-The
Secretary OF -Ag. icuIture has Issued the
annual order esta blishfng Z quarantine
against 4 number et southern and west
err states on account OF rhe southern,
or Texas f-.e-- The quarantine against
Texas and Oklahoma IS made month
earlier this year. taking effect January
1st, but it Is not operative against The
other States uatii February Isl Except
in this respect the provisions OF TIE or
der are identical with those in previous
years The prescribed territory includes
Arkansas, Tennessee. Virginia. and ali
States south ot them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
P0OR.Msii SAVED UP
VERY LARGE FORTUNE
fSossia %Ir.Jssrtas;.s, -o s-F1a =rir-as !.

fspSssial 33--isssoa5:s e me lines,
Htf...Fy-ztttE.I,es .Est sE.@ceraber ao.-on
q yesFIy sfsia henry RoseTnan,
r E-s.s ,ttssss -a,s comparative
His new wealth Is asafSlt*l7zz,f e sfZs Je1.
His last employer made Tsc2arna1s rich
Edward Follenshv, g strange Old man.
came CUT o. the West eight years ago
with another strange old man. Jack
Cherry,
Cherr- and Follenzby we're street fzkfrs
in San Francisco years ago. They we're
bachelors. frugal, Jolly and kind OF heart.
They prospered in their small bus n ::
and then engaged in several successful
mining ventures. and later came 70 Mis-
souri,, buying land III several counties.