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The Jennings daily record., 1902-06-27
Julia

My Julia was sweet dolly ! had
spent many happy hours sewing her
dresses and playing with her. Most
ly she Wore white. and had happy
expression on her face
i was absent from the house. jump
ing rope on the pavement one day,
when lady and her little daughter
came TO call on my mamma. During
the call some one gave the child my
Julia to play with. That was all right,
of course; but, when they We're going
away. the little girl cried to take my
dolly along! My sister came out and
found me, and asked If l would give
the little visitor my Julia.
OF course l said. No. indeed"
But my sister coaXed me great
deal. and told me that the little visitor
was crying very hard and could not
be comforted. and would not give the
dolly up. She told me. besides. that
L was almost too big to play with dolls
any longer.
So at last I consented to give my
dear julia to the spoiled child. who
cried for what was not hers. When ]
went in by and by she was gone None
of the big people ever knew how lonely
and unhappy l was without my pre-
ciouS doll.
1t was whole year before l saw the
The Jennings daily record., 1902-06-27

One of the most profitable publica-
tionS of the world is an almanac. 1t
hung fire for long time until an acCi-
dent caused furore in its favor. In
predicting what would happen IN the
Weather Department, clerk, OF assist
ant editor. said to the manager, I've
finished the year with the exception OF
one day. What shall We do with thar:'
What is the day" the manager asked.
Thursday, June Ii oh say ii wiz
snow The clerk did so, and thought
10 more about it until June II arrived
and the snow fell. The miracle was
the talk of all England, and when peo-
pie discovered that the almanac had
predicted ii the demand for the publi-
cation was difficult to satisfy. The
work has never been exactly right
since, but its reputation survives. It's
owners are capitalists. New Yors
Press.
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read one morning in the Black Kettle
Torch the following brief obit.:
"'ROBERT STURGIS.

ROBERI STU RGlS.
County Commissioner Robert Stur-
gis died last Saturday evening. He was
buried Tuesday at the Willow Greek
Cemetery. He was born in Boston and
has been an honored citizen of Black
Kettle for the past two years.
Now that insignificant notice of the
passing of prominent citizen of a
small frontier town arounsed my sus-
picion. Bob had been my roommate
at college, and l didn't like Editor Pip
Houck'S nonchalant manner of dis
missing the memor.. of man who was
at least, Is good As the average citizen
Of Black Kettle. SO l wrote to Pip and
got no answer. Then l got on tie
train and went TO Black Kettle. l met
Bait GraSsmnck and Jim Trefny and
the other local politicians 1T the Jockey
Club saloon. They all knew me, and
entertained them with the news of
Poncho, "A few fresh gags from the
appealed 10 their peculiar ideas of
Wit. When | got 'em all in good hurnor
/ looked up suddenly and said: BY
the way, boys, what happened TO Bob
SturgiS%
I'VE ell, Tom, upon my word. if the
devil himself had popped up between
us they couldn't have been more scared.
Every man of them turned on his heel
and walked away without word OF
course that made me more curious than
ever. / walked over to Fred RoCg's
bank and put the question sQuarely at
him. w hat did Bob Sturgis die cf:'
but BoG2> only got pale, fumbled at
his watch chain and said he didn't
pay much attention 10 politics.
Finally / went over TO the Office of
the loren and asked Pip Houck He
got nervous 1T once. got his pistol out
OF he drawer. slipped it in his pocket
and asked ne il Ia mind walking
down stairs with him. We went down
into iii" dirty, damp, dark cellar under
he Torch building. and there in
" hi>ler The editor cautiously de
nland"d a promise that l would not
make Il fuss if he told me about Bob.
l promised and H., said: truth about
il i> the boys Killed Bob, but of course
II wouldn't !ooK good for the town to
say so. They give him a funeral and
all that. but they don't want no fuss
made about the killing. You see. Bob
never would ger in line. Whe1T the re-
organization of the party took place
he just kicked over the traces and kent
oil standing out for reform and such
truck. Trpfny and GraSsmuck and all
tn" cowmcu argued with him. but
want no good. He'd just up and tell
en- thai he meant to prosecute and
il necessary, hang all the horse THE yes
ana law breakers he could lay his
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visitor again. for she did not live in
the same city. When 1 saw her-ir
was in a shop-I walked up to her and
said: How is Julia? Where is
Julia -
Will you believe it: She did not re-
member my Julia that she had cried
to take away from me,
L went home very sad and indignant
I thought a girl who could take my
Julia. and then lose her and forget
all about her. must have heart OF
Stone.-Little Folks
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The Merry Rain-drops.

Hark, Just hear the rain-drops fall,
Pitter, patter 'gainst the wall,
Pitter, patter on the shingle--
Don't they make a merry jingle?
Now they dash, now they splash,
On the gravel, on the grass.
Pitter, patter, now they glide,
Pushing, rushing, side by side,
Flashing, splashing, to and fro,
Crossing, passing, there they go!
Dashing against the window pane,
Jolly, Jolly drops of rain.
Dancing. tumbling, here they come,
Skipping, tripping-oh, what fun!
Now with many hop and bound,
See, they sink into the ground,
And the lively race Is done.
Tell me, please. which rain-drop won
Christian Register.
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You have seen a little cat sit upon n
stoop and dog snarlIng and barking
at her. Pussy is caught in a position
from which there is no escape. and
her sitting there to face out the threa Is
of her canine enemy is her only choice
She appears to take things as calmly
as If she We're sitting on n rug before
the parlOr fire. If she runs away while
the eyes of the dog are on her she is
lost. If the dog has courage enough to
seize her. death would be her fate.
Her enemy feels that he is powerless
on her guard. in spite of her air of
perfect content Her legs hidden un-
der her fur are ready for a spring.
Not even for Il second do her eyes
move from the dog. The latter circles
around pussy. barking furiously all the
time; but the cats eyes follow him
with the keeneSt scrutiny.
She is waiting her opportunity and
she does not miss ii. The canine backs
few feet and settles down upon his
attracts his attention for a moment,
and when he looks back the cat is
missing. He gaZes down the street and
sees her tail disappearing over high
wall.
Pussy proved Il veritable Napoleon
III generalship. and showed more pluck
than his dogship.-New York News
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~ CT .. 49, .E--..,
cano the tropical underground came to
within few yards of the houses, and
the beach ended.4t the city limits.

.-ssS
cano the tropical underground came to
within few yards of the houses, and
the beach. ended.at the city limits.
There were no Rharves or quays at
st. Pierre anl really no harbor, simply
an open roadstead with deep water in
shore. The island rises sbeer]y from
the sea and there was no anchorage
until the ships got within 300 feet "f
the buildings on shore. Shippers OF
sailing vessels would take their ships
close in and anchor with bows pointing
seaward and with n stern line out TO
steady the craft They had to be alert
during the ipy or stormy season, BE-
cause of their exposed conditf2a1v ana
be ready to slip their anchors and run
out to sea. According 70 the dispatches
this is what the British steamer Rod
dam did when the town was destroyed.
Though she had a fun head of steam
in running out. and the vessel was par
tally wrecked. The sailing craft in
the harbor didn't have a ghost of u
chance to get away. There were usu-
ally from eighteen to twenty-five yes
sells in the harbor at this season of the
year, anchored in long line along the
water front
What happened when the floods OF
fire and lava came down will be re-
lated later. but every one who knew
the town and its people can easily i'm
agine the scenes of wild horror that
must have been enacted when the ex-
citable people realized that escape was
impossible. -;
The chief exports Of Martinique are
sugar. rum and cocoa. Owing TO the
low price of sugar. which has prev lied
in recent months. the island has suf-
fered very greatly. The island buys Of
the United States such articles as but
ter. oatmeal tobacco. vegeta bles horses
and mules coal. harness. wa@ CONS. ma
chinery, etc.
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Use Newspaper Ads. Only.

There is a movement on foot among
the merchants of Cortland. \. y. to
organize a society in which all the
members will be pledged to use only
newspapers as an advertising medium.
This action is brought about by the
fact that the merchants are continually
being asked to place ads. in programs
and bills for entertainments. The busl-
ness men are of the opinion that such
advertising does not pay, and in order
to protect themselves have determined
to form the organization.
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LIVES GROWING LONGER.
Increase of I'll Years in the Last Decaei
-Pnsmmonia the Chief Danger.

'he hies
People are growing healthier ana
lives are becoming longer in this coun-
try. if medical statistics can be relied
on. According TO figures published lis
the last week life has been lengthened
by an average of + years in the last
decade.
In 1890 the average length of life IN
the United States was 81 years. IN
1900 this mean average had risen to
3d. years, chiefly by reason of the de
crease in mortality among the very
young.
The three diseases which nave caused
the most deaths in recent years are
pneumonia. consumption and heart dis
ease. i'll the order named. Deaths
from the first cause have increased
slightly and medical science has made
comparatively little progress in finding
a specific treatment FOR il.
Pneumonia is an infectious disease
like tuberculosis. Although it is uog
so contagious as are many other dis
eases, the santa ton of houses, schools.
shops. factories, places of business and
amusement. in medical opinion. ur-
doubtedly determines TO a great ex-
tent the vuluerabilty OF the system
to it
Neglect of the ordinary laws OF
health is responsible for many cases
of pneumonia. Among personal meas
ureS suggested for its prevention are
avoidance Of undue exposure to iD-
clement weather and Of crowded and
ill-ventilated gatherings; temperance
in eating and drinking, daily bathing
and regular exercise in the open air
with special reference TO complete
respiration.
There is nothing better than sys-
rematic deep breathing while brisklg
walking out Of doors.
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The iIrOken Part.

In the development of the fraction
one third in primary class, imaS-
mary pies, bread and cake galore had
been divided into thirds and the teach
er gave the following problem:
IF Mary found Il nest with siX eggs
in it and on the way TO the house
broke two OF them. what part OF her
eggs would she break"
The owner OF n sparkling pair OF
eyes and tiuttering hand was given
permission to speak, and said:
The shells would be broken"
The merry ripple that ran around
the class showed appreciation of the
point.-Little Chronicle.
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Young Koosey.It Too Fr,sk,.

President Roosevelt does moi believe
in interfering with the pleasures of
his children, but at recent Cabinet
meeting the youthful Kermit stalked
boldly into the Cabinet room ON stills.
Il guess that's about enough for
you,' said the President, as he arose
and carried the youngsteI out, eujoin-
ing him never TO interrupt again.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-06-27

The most delicious moments in the
life OF housekeeper who prides her
self upon being as clean as pin are
when she shudders and draws in her
chin 1t the contemplation of a neigh
bor's dirt.-New York Sun.
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after he had greeted his
Old college mate from New England.
He put his feet across The pine table.
lighted his corn-coh pipe. and con
tinued: '.You won't mind if give
You Il little advice. Tom. viii yout No:
That's right. 1t can't hurt and it IN t@ut
help you. Don't mix MP in politics
just Vet Things are rather unsettled
in that line in Black Kettle and being
You might accidentally get into The
bad like poor Bob Srurgis did.
I'm just tell you about Bob and it'll
help you TO appreciate the situation
better than any amount OF cautioning
6f~lecturinS might do. Three years ago
Bob came through Poncho just like
you. He WAS tired OF the big towns.
and asked me TO advise him. Black
Kettle was just settling up then and
i told him he might hit ii better there
than .anyw where else. | dou't think l eX-
aggerared the merits of rhe vicinity.
but at ali events Bob got enthusiastic
and picked Black kettl" as the place
of the whole world where he wanted
TO sefI!2.
Il gave him letters to Bait Grass
muck and Jim Ireiny. tAe politicians.
and another letter to Pip Houck. tne
editor OF the Black Kettle Torch. Pip
had been printer in the Headlight
office. had naturally branched out as
an editor and lIy all wgS ia
The Jennings daily record., 1902-06-27

at the Home for Lost and Starving
Dogs in Battersea. England, more than
quarter of million animals have
been received during the last ten years
The Jennings daily record., 1902-06-27
How TO Cut q Pear in TIVE.

pear suspended from the ceiling
by piece of thread is to be cut exact.
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r Q you're going to settle i'll
= Black Kettle" said the edi-
tor of ponchO Headlight.
af1n1. hn Ind crr.rnfnH hiS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

Mr.. C. A. Lockhart is again with us
for the sixth time with his World Re-
nowned MilI-End Sale He needs no intro.
duction, as he is the one who has opened
up to the world the means of securing
Mill Ends of Merchandise, at less than
were ever dreamed Of before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

The magnetic name of Mr.. Lockhart
brings with it keen thrill of anticipation
of bargains that are so closely associated
with his past visits to Alma. Mr.. Lock.
hart contracts all the Mill Ends from the
Eastern factories at prices less than
actual cost
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
to lO:45

Lockhart will sell 10 yds. of Stand
ard prints, one pat. to customer, l9C
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Special No. 2
Postal SUBJ Station No.

1t will open next Monday in Bennett's-
Miss Maher in charge. PostofHce sub-sta-
ton No. 1 will open for business next Mon
day morning in Benefits new store. The
ONCE will be located in the center Of the
main floor. convenient to all Of the street
entrances Of the building. For its recep-
tion a tasty booth has been constructed.
containing letter boxes. p~igeon-holes and
ell Of the equipment necessary for carrying
on the business.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Jewe1ry Department

JeWelry Department
win be situated on the main floor in front of the Six
teenth street entrance. Everything carried in an up-to-
date. hrst-class modern jewelry store. will be found here.
The lowest possible prices consistent with guaranteed
qualities will prevail. We offer a full line of the latest
effects in Watches. Clocks. slverware. Rings. Jewelry.
Photo Frames and Novelties.
Specials for Our Opening
Warranted 1sk gold Wedding Rings. Sold M
by weight, per SOO
Royal MORE satin and elastic belts. patent dip buck
les in OXidiEed, French gray and gold. Let US warn you
Don't buy your belt before seeing ours"
lA7 Knives and Forks. per set of \ 0Q
ak each O'OO
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Mems and Boys Clothing ana Fur

Benefits dependable readytowear clothing will be found in
prices that will make it an object for you to think of Benefits when
Mems suits in all sizes. All the late spring styles in desirable
Benefits dependable prices ................. $0.75
Boys, II to 20 years sizes, in long trouser suits. 49,.
And for the dressier suit we have a fine showing at. 49,.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
In Our Grocery Department

mi reliable goods handled in his department Thu chest at hw@t prices Ewyhh guaranteed
SPECIAL PRUNE LEI mmmae quantity of fine m@y California rma. per pmndm............
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Silk Department

New foulard silks, exclusive styles, fine satin finish
pnly one dress pattern.
Use quality, 4SC 81 quality, 60C 1926 quality, S9c
Black Taffeta Silks
10 pieces J.ustrom fast black-can't be duplicated
at less than 75c-our opening price. ...............43 c
5 pieces 27inch extra heavy, worth $1.25-Opening price. SOc
s pieces 36in-such as always sells at $135, opening. -. LILO
Full line of guaranteed black tafeta silks, in all widths
and prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Hardware Department
IN SEME

The most complete line will be carried in this department
Mt prices that will show our old friends and new ones too, that
we buy right and sell right.
House Furnishings
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Lace Curtains and
POrtierS

We carry the most complete stock of
Lace Curtains and Portiers in the city and
are fully prepared to show these goods, at
the lowest prices ever heard Of.
Nottingham Curtains, 45-in. wide, 3
yards long, per pair ......... .S5C
Nottingham Curtains, full size per pair.
$1.25, $3.50, $1.9s, 1925
Rope POrtiers, extra heavy cords, at
$2.25, $3A0, 1916.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Display of Spring Suits

Spring chosen gowns and waists. The note Of the robin an the blue bird
seems to SCUM. in he Sui. and Cloak department. Would on know what suits
and gowns are essentially correct? Then accept.o ur invitation for this week to b
present at the event of he year.
Your attention is directed 10 our Corset Lace, Notions, Hosiery, Underwear,
Trimming. Neckwear Handkerchief Embroidery Art Yelling and oherd departments,
all on the ground floor Every me of them will onr unusua attractions.
IN OUR CLOAK RooM-our stock of womens md chndrenrs jackets, Ragans.
Suits, Skirts and Dresses will be found one of the most complete ever opened in
Omaha. t
Our opening leader is a handsome tailor made womans - OE
suh-an colors all sizes, perfect At and workmanship for...... 20
KID GLoVES-In thisd department W 70 will show only such gloves as we can
guarantee. We are exclusive agents fort the celebrated Reynir gloves.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

here. Our full variety, consisting of light
stripes and figures. some medium dark.
Many of the new plated front shirts are
here too. Prices,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
QUALITY AND
PRICE COUNT
We WIN

We will not say wonderful but we felh that our friends will say that the New
x DAYLIGHT Store is all of that We will advertise and will prove very lay
that greater values are offered in this Great Store during every business day of
kind in the vest Monday at 9 a M our street parade will be a feature OF our pro-
and fine orchestra will entertain in the afternoon Our grand electrical ball room scene
i'll be a convenience for our women customers. The tea Dom and ceo on third floor will be
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
$1.OO to $3.50
Mems and
Boys Furnishings

If there is any one time in the year when
men pay more attention to dress than any
other. it is Easter. If there is anything you
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

need for spring wear it seems to come
natural ito have it for Easter"
Our dollar Mediterranean handsome
scarfs, in both large and small shapes. light.
medium and dark shades
Regular $3.50 qualities, am
at
No store in the west will carry as much
Soc neckwear as we do.
A special showing from now to "a
Easter-an extra value, at......OOS
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
EASY PAYMENTS.
SEE OUR ART PIANO ROOM.

Every ont should see our "Art Piano Room" 1t will be a surprise to yon'
and ue spent in viewing it and our stock of new high grade pianos. ill De well
apent visitors are always welcome. Those simply looking as welcome as those
fully prepared to buy. II you have time ask to hear the celebrated SIMPLEX Pr
ANo PLAYER. The most perfect of its kind @
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Spring Hats and Caps

Mems and boys stiff and soft hats in the
new spring styles. small, large and medium
shapes. No back numbers at a price that
will surprise you for quality. Bennett
quality is something you can bank on.
We start out with a 81 stiff or soft hat
and go on to $3.50 and up to the finest, at
$780,.
Shirts ard Suspenders
An unusually large assortment of both.
All the new, pretty things in shirts are
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Special No. I

Our grand free Souvenir. We have 5000
hl our friends who will register their
names In our Souvenir book on third floor.
Uhis free Souvenir. is the most expensive
and artistic article ever given away In this
country. To enable all our friend to get
pDs of the Souvenirs we are to ask them to
register their name and address and we will
ueliver the souvenir at their homes. free.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

We have them in all sizes and makes. No
better line to be found In the city. A
good size trunk, metal covered, with tray
and hat box. "a
Large Canvas Covered = ia
Trunk
Large leather-bound trunk. with extra
tray and covered hat box; two sole
leather straps; the best and strongest
trunk on the market for n ~
the money. Price oEly......"-..S'AO
Our line OF nns leather bags and dress
suit cases cannot be beaten for style and
price. All new goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
New Piano Department
NO MISREPRESENTATION.
The Finest in the World.
Our pOliCy-StriCt1y One Price.

Every piano or organ will 20 sold in its class. We won't sell you a $O
piano for $780, or a 5000 piano for $500. value received guaranteed If you are not
q satisfied buyer, piano or organ AN be returned Every piano is up-toNa@
bought at tn lowest possible price and will be sold at a slight advance above
the cost This s a fair business proposition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-11
THE SAMPLES ARE T0.BE
EXCHANGED REGULARLY.
Quotations Are to Be Based on the
Prices Which Are Actually Being
Paid by the Mills,

Crowley, La, September lO.-rhe Rice
Millers aud Distributors association OF
Louisiana and Texas has lnaugurated an
exchange in Crowley for the purpose OF
making quotations on rice more steady
through reliable postngs to members. RMS
will be done by means of exchanging sam
pies showing prices at which sales on
various grades are being made by the mills
In Crowley. thus enabling all members to
keep in touch with market values and not
be, rs heretofore, entirely subject 10 the
views of buyers and brokers for price on
their rice. As there are ten mills now IN
Crowley It is the largest distributing po,nr
in Louisiana and the idea is to make II
the controlling market for prices by vn,cn
me mills OF Southwest Louisiana o,,
lCNas may be governed. Samples anG
Irlces WIZ he sent by express TO nh mill
which are members OF .he ussoctntion IN
southwest Louisiana and Texas on runs.
unNs ana Fridays Of each week ana tree,-
0'nt G. j. Bier states that this arronn".
lheht mas met the hearty approval of inc
rice sellers. The ofncc Will hc In char@e
OF Mr. W. ID. Marshall and is located In
the ofhce rooms over Lawrence Broe
wholesale house corner of First street ana
avenue L. ~N' "Nu