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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR

six sheets 10x15 inches, of beautiful
reproductions, in colors, of pastel
drawings by Bryson, is now ready for
distribution and will be mailed on re-
ceipt of twenty-five (25) cents-coin
or stamps. Address F. A. Miller, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

A name on the handle of an umbrella
is not sufficient Identification at bank.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague. Most
every body afflicted in one way or another.
Only one safe, never failing cure. Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store, SO cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

You can 90 your dyeing in half an
hour with PUTNAM FADELESS
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Nothing is better than good woman
and nothing is worse than a bad one.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Try me just once and am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

People who are always behind tim,
should be fed on tomato ketchup.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

lido not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and oolds.-JoHN T
BOYER. Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 8, 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

The best way to cure indigestion is
to remove its cause. This is best done
by the prompt use of DR.. August Koe-
nig's Hamburg Drops. which regulate
the stomach in an effectual manner.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

When a fool holds his tongue he
isn't as foolish as he might be.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Habits are like porous plasters-eas
to acquire but hard to get rid of.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

1t is astonishing how far few fem
mime tears will go with man.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20


Hon. David Meelkison is well known
not onlyin his own State, but through
out America. He was elected to the
Fifty-fifth Congress by very large
majority and is the acknowledged leader
of his party in his section of the State.
Only one flaw married the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh with it's insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he waged unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. At last Peruna
came to the rescue. He writes:
al have used several bottles of Pc
runa and feel greatly benefited there
by from my catarrh of the head. I
feel encouraged to believe that if use
1t a short time longer will be fully able
to eradicate the disease of thirty years
standing. david MeekiSon, Member
of Congress.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Money makes the mare go-if the
Jockey has horse sense
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Fortune sometimes favors a man for
the purpose of destroying him.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20
mrs. WInsIow,e Soothing Syrup

An owls wisdom isn't due to the fact
that he stays out all night.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

When a man acquires the title of
grandfather he signs to think how old
his wife is.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Any young man who is in love Likes
to say good night the next morning.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

d. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large OF. package only 5 cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Popularity that is purchased is never
a bargain.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large OF. package, 5 centa
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Beating the devil around the stump
is apt to give one vertigo of the morals
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20
In Winter Use Aliens Foot-sase.

The man who pushes grass cutie
is one kind of lawn party.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20
There was no tariff on the negro be
fore he was put on the free list.

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and who
is reasonably satisfied with the old, we
would suggest that trial of Defiance
Cold Water Starch be made at once.
Not alone because it is guaranteed by
the manufacturers to be be superior to
any other brand, but because each 10c
package contains 16 ozs., while all the
other kinds contain but IL ozs. 1t is
safe to say that the lady who once uses
Defiance Starch will use no other
Quality and quantity must win.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

For children teething, softens the gums. reduces
nammstion. allays pain, cures wind collie 25c sbOtt
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

The sweet CONNECTION abroad may be
a bitter pill at home.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Man is the only animal that can't be
trusted to remain idle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

Mother Grny's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York Cures Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 80, 900 testimonials. At
all druggists, CSC Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Some women consider husband a
nuisance except on pay day.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-20

A good many men get their opinion
as we'll as their clothes ready made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
STARVED TO DEATH
GAUNT HUNGER CLAIMS TWO VIC
TINS IN NEW YORK.
A MOTHER AND A BABY DEAD.
In Each Case Death Seems to Have
Been Due to Lack of Food-Pitiful
story of Hungry Little Boy Lost
in Search of His Father.

NEW YORK, November 19.-(Special)-
Penniless and weak from lack of food,
Mrs. Lauretta Kidd, who lives at No. $50
east Thirty-third street, sat nervously IN
the waiting room of the Post Graduate
to-day, while her baby was dying.
The nurse at last came and told her that
the child was dead and had been sent to
the morSue Mrs Kidd's husband. who
provided we'll for his family, died year
ago, and all but one OF her six children
are now dead. The doctors SAID the bapy
died from Starvat ton.
Mrs. Gertha Silverman died in stable
on Clinton street yesterday afternoon al
ter a long sickness. struggle against pow
erty and lack of food. She clasped her
1-year-old daughter in her arms and
beside her as she died, slept her two brotn-
ers. wearied by long hours OF watching
at her bedside. The baby was asleep
when the mother was found dead. The
coroner's inquest certificate showed she
virtually died of starvation. Mrs. Silver
mans husband deserted her five months
ago and she went to live in stable with
her two brothers. who earned IS week.
between them as hostlers. The three,
with the baby, occupied one tiny room DON
on the upper floor of the stable. Mrs.
Silverman was able to work at first, but
for weeks past has been i'll on squal1d
cot, covered only with rough horse
blanket.
Little Bobbie' Bailey, 10 years old. who
had been without food for thirty-siN hours
while vain1y searching for his father in
Manhattan, after he ran away from ST.
Malachi's Home. in Brooklyn. was found
unconscious at Monroe and Montgomery
streets during last night by Patrolman
Mr.. Goodridge. of the Gouverneur Hospi-
OFarrell of the Madison street station.
tai, who was summoned. prescribed for the
lad. and he was taken to the station.
wi::7r he was supplied with food by
Sergeant Shevlin.
The boy said he was placed in the home
six years ago, and. desiring to see his
father, whom he thought lived at No. II
Monroe street. he ran away Monday noon
while the other boys in the home were at
dinner Passengers at the ferry paid his
fare across to Manhattan and he wandered
around the city until he fell exhausted
from lack of food where he was found.
The boy said his father was laborcr
and that his name was John Bailey, but
he could give the police no other informa-
ton about him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
USEFUL MAN GONE.
Rob SnndridEe, Who "Could Make
Ardent Spirits Out of Nothing

LEXINGTON. Va, November 49,,
tSpecial)-"Bob" cambridge. a colored
man Of considerable notorety as a law
breaker since the local-option regime II IN
Whether his demise is for better or
worse is question for sandrIdge made 15e
had purchased from him. of coal-oil:
molasses. hoe-bla cting. turpentine: and
extract of coffee. He could. according 10
current report. with few. minutes at
his, disposal manufacture the s tr'1 ',s
liver the goods. but persons: after tax
ing a ..pun." passed the stuff on to their
best friends to finish.
Bob was arrested not loss than three
times for selling within the bounds OF
Lexington He was heavily fired ard
sent to iail whe-e he served his san
tence ard was liberated at the pro1er
s+i1re. On the occas'"n of his sudden
dieeolution he was vieitire his bsst Girl.
ani was dressed in the heirht of T" sh,n',.
when he eu1.1enlv cc-nnlained to her that
he was eh,t.'re to death. and asked her
tc do something for h'vn VIEW n~'cE .,.
THIS won:.,n is an errr'ovee Of the family
of Washington and Lee University pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
ROCKBRIDGE AFFAIRS.
Call to Rev. J. A. Barkcr-Train
Kills Samuel w. Wood.


LEXINGTON. VA. November 1s.-
(Special.)-Thc Lexington Baptist church
has extended call to the Rev. j. A.
Barker. of Clifton Forge, to become their
pastor after the retirement of the Rev.
Timothy A. Hall, which will take place
on the coming Sunday at the conclusion
of the mornings services.
Samuel w. Wood, aged G7 years. was
run over by the souIh-bound Norfolk
and Western train Monday afternoon and
killed. while near Thompsons Landing.
in RockbridFe county. He is alleged to
have been sitting on the track when
the train struck him and killed him
instantly
The registration Of the voters for mu-
nicipal elections in Lexington. the first
Of which takes place next May. shows,
under the new Constitution. that there
are 269 whites and So negroes. The regis
W. Lindsay. who is also the Conn1is-
denAr Of Revenue for the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
R1chmonders in New York.

NEW YORK. November 19.-(Special)
Following were the Richmonders regis
tered yesterday in New York:
Waldorf-M. B. Langhorne.
yendome-A. NJ Lewis.
Astor-E. A. Hoen.
Gilsey-W. Buckingham.
Marlboro'-N1iss J. Reford; Mrs. p. P.
Cloves, G. G. Minor, and G. D. Wise.
Holland-F. M. Whitaker.
Hoffman-C. E. Doyle.
Normandfe-J. s. Hazen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
Total Vote in the Election-The
School Book. Adoptcd

RALEIGH. n. c.. November 19.-(Spe-
cial)-The Agricultural Department is
preparing bulletin on tree fruits. 1t is
to be the work of W. +. Massey, T X
Bruner. and Franklin Sherman. and will
cover the best varieties. spraying, treat
rnent. etc. Much will be devoted to the
apple. There is remarkable interest in
show at the State Fair Inquiries as to
apples and apple-growing lands are COM
ing in from all directions, some from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
PITTsYLvANlA HOMICIDE.
Alsie Richardson Shot by John
Choice Near Spring Garden.

Choice Near Spring Garden.
CHATHAM, VA. November 19.-tSpe-
ciall-News reached here Tuesday after
noon of terrible affair near oprlhs
Garden AIgie Richardson was shot ny
John Choice and died in a very few min
utes From conflicting reports 1T appears
that the two boys had been hunting du-
ring the day and had returned TO tne
house of Richardson. While there, IN
some way which could not be explained.
the gun was discharged. Cholce was
given a preliminary hearing before N1agis-
trate Atkinson, who certified the case to
the grand jury, bailing the accused in the
sum of $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
walter ID. Hurt Bankrupt.

petition in bankruptcy has been filed
in the clerks office Of the United States
District Court from Walter D. Hurt, an
artisan, of Roanoke. with liabilities OF
s231. "a. and exemptions of s265. The credi-
TORS reside in Roanoke and Buchanan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
HE TRIED THE FAITH CURE.
'bomn. Odon,. of South Carolina,

TI,ou1.x O(fOul, OF SOUTH CHTUNiHs1,
Mourncd by His Friends.
VIII MINGTON. N. c., November ID
Especial -Thomas Odom, son OF a we'll
to-do farmer of Brightsvllle. Marlboro
county. S. c.. was taken to his home this
week a corpse. He had been WORKING
Marion. S. c.. and when attacked ny
tvnhoid-fever. he went into Miss Matte
Perry's Faith Cure School" in THAI
vicinity. Those in authority refused the
vo,,nc man medical afternoon and ne died.
A prosecution, it Is said, may follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
D. R. sINEs HOUSE BURNT.
Misfortune Befn1. an old Soldier in
Shenandoah County.

WOODSTOCK. VA. November 10
(Special)-The dwelling of Mr.. D. r.
Sine, an aged Confederate veteran. who
resides at ST. Luke. was DESTROYED by
fire last night. The family, consisting of
seven children. narrowly escaped with
their lives. There was no insurance on
the building, but Mr.. Sine carried
on his personal property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
Hardwood Convention Next Summer.

Hardwood Convention Next Summer.
AsHEvILLE, n. c., November 10
The Hardwood Lumber-Dealers' Associa-
ton of the United States, in session here
to-day, decided to hold a lumber dealers
convention in Asheville early next sum-
mer 1t is proposed toamake the meet
ing one of the largest ever held in the
interest OF the lumber industry in the
South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.
Young Man Named Gill Gets Fl

FAIRFIELD. VA. Nov. 19.-(Special)-
T B. Patton. agent of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at Winchester, yesterday
afternoon accidentally peppered young
man named Gill with bird shot while
cunning near here The shot penetrated
Gill's side from the temple to the knee.
After being taken To the home of
brother of Mr.. Patton on whose place
they We're hunting, ana a physician
hastily summoned. twenty-seven shot
We're extracted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

IS
Many people die from Brights disease
because they overwork themselves. Other
folks suffer from Diabetes. Dropsy, Swell
ing of the Feet and Ankles, rheumatism
Bad Blood. Govt. Gravel. Inflammation
of the Bladder. Sleeplessness, Aaaemia,
NERVOUSNESS. Headache Neuralgia. urine
looks badly with strong odor. frequent
desire 20 pass water. dizziness.
stuart's Gin and Buchu will destroy
the poison SO thar permanent cure Is
made OF all above Kidney and Bladder
Troubles. after all else fails. All the
symptoms promptly disappear. and you
feel better from the first dose. Thousands
of the worst cases ever heard of have
been permanently cnrd by Stuarts Gin
and Buchu. which gives energy. life. and
power to the kidneys. Sold at drugstorcs.
or by express prepaid. 81.
stuart,s Gin and Buchu. pleasant to
lake Sample bottle free by writing
request ION a postal-card WIN do) Stuart
Drug Company. Atlanta, On. Sold In
Eichmond ct TRAGLE MEDICINE COM
fANYS. 81 eA0 Bros $1,000 - /.
&c o-ThAAu1y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
WHITE. TOURIST Rates
ia The Atlantic-Coa.t Line y

Winter tourist tickets are now on sat-.
to all Southern winter resorts via the AZ
lantic-coast Line. This line is the aha..
est, quickest. and most elegantly eon.4Snaa
between the North and South. n orsS.
to health and pleasure seeker. .sr,.,ss
sequailed by none. You make no cha
to Florida resorts. $50
Fer full particulars apply to any agent
of the company. or , e ens
c. 9. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Axen4
aas east Main street Richrnond y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

William Robinson. colored. was fineo
$50 and sent to Jail for thirty days fcr
shooting at James George Johnson, also
colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

lessor. She fastened upstairs and hur-
riedly informed the professor tnat
man was dying down in the kitcnen.
When the family arrived at the Kitchen
Bob was dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

William Owen. coIored, was given thirty
days on the rock pile for being drunk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
WEAK NERVES

Are generally caused by the blood be-.
coming impure thereby depriving them
OF the proper strengthening nourish-.
ment. To cure weak nerves you must.
therefore, first purify and cleanse the
blood. Then you need Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. It will perfect the
digestion. make an abundance of
healthy blood. strengthen the nerves.
and cure dyspepsia. Constipation,
BiliOnSness, and Malaria. Try
III and be convinced z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

The case against L. S. Rochelle. who is
charged with having his bar-room at sew
enth and Grace streets open on Sunday.
October 20, was called in the Police Court
yesterday morning.. After hearing some
Of the evidence, Squire Graves continued
the case until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

William Red colored. went down IN
default of a $40 fine for resisting Ponce
man Keith and attempting to cut MN
with a knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Mr.. Warren Wallace, {white) was
charged with cursing and threatening
Mrs. Kate Wallace, his wife. Tuesday.
and was placed under bond In $500 for
ninety days. by Squire Graves. The bond
was given. -. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
CITY OF PETERSBURG.
rHE FUNERAL OF MRS. ALICE H.
MARTIN YESTERDAY.
CORPORATION COURT NEWS.
rr,,, Of ..roncy tho Kid''-Elnbornse
preparation. for tho Elk. nazaar-s
californian order. Virginia Sweet
ro.n,oe.-sn1e of n Dinwiddie Lum-
bcr Plant.
CORPORATION COURT NEWS.
hc Kfd,,-Elnborntc

PETERSBURG. VA, November 49,
fs,cc;al. 1.-THE remains Of Mrs. Alice IL.
Martin were brought over 10 this city via
tho Richmond and Petersburg electric
r,,iJway. this afternoon. The funeral car
.os transferred to the street railway. and
carried the body and the friends accom-
nanying i; directly to the gates of Blanh-
ford Cemetery. where the intern'ent took
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
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DIsEAStS, URINARY MfECn0NSs
DEEP-SEATED,

For old, obstinate. deep-seated Kidney
Blacder and Urinary Diseases take u
bottle OF Stuart's Gin and Buchu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
IN POLICE CIRCLES.

Small Docket Disposed of by Esquire
Gruvcs-Police Items.
A small docket was disposed of in the
Police Court Yesterday morning by Squire
Lonnie Graves, who is at the helm III
the absence of Justice John.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

j. A Conway, q young man from New
port News, was in the Police Court yes
terday morning, on the charge Of being
helplessly drunk in the streets. After
telling his story Conway was discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Mr.. Harry Glenn, representing L. 5.
Roschell, the barkeeper, charged VIII,
keeping his place, at Seventeenth anu
Grace streets. open on Sunday, had the
case further continued until Saturday, SO
that officer Folkes and Sergeant Mat
thews might be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

William Bagby. colored, was placed I'M
der 500 bond for his good behavior TOT
sixty days for threatening to shoot Louisa
Pollard, also colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

The Good Luck Baking Powder Com
pany was defendant yesterday In the
Police Court to q report made by super
intendent of Street Cleaning Henry j.
Conn., but the warrant was dismissed
after an explanation by representative
Of the company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Charles Hill, colored, was fined s2.ao TOT
being drunk and disorderly on the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Nat Dean, colored, charged with threat,
ening to shoot Alex Brown. colored anu
Brown charged with trespassing on prop,
erty occupied by Dean, were dismissed
after long hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Binswanger & Company were in court
the second time in week for not nav
ing a light on street obstructlons d.
Sixth and Bryd streets, but the urn "aS
acquitted when il was shown that light
had been placed on the lumber and SUD
sequently stolen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20

Sam Sadler small colored boy, was
up for stealing lot of bottles from "a.
McDonough, and he was released on Tue
promise of his mother TO give nun
sound thrashing at home.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-09
Holds up a Congressman.

cat the end of the campaign"
writes Champ Clark, Missouri's
brilliant congressman, from over
work, nervous tension, loss of
sleep and constant speaking had
about utterly collapsed. It seemed
to me that all the organs in my
body were out of order. but three
bottles of Electric Bitters made
me all right. 1t is the best all
around medicine ever sold over a
druggists counter. Over worked,
rundown men and weak, sickly
women gain splendid health and
vitality from Electric Bitters. Try
them. Only Soc. Guaranteed by
Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-05-09

On Saturday evening May 10,
there will be musical enter
tainment at the school house at
Amity under the management of
Staff Captain Wilson, of Kansas
City. Col. Holland will be the
chairman and the program will
consist of solos, duets and instru-
mental music by the string band.
In addition to the program cake
and coffee will be served. An
admission of ten cents will be
charged.
Employees of the Santa Fe are OH
the anxious seat as result of the
following bulletin issued by Supt.
Aver an April SOth:
"On May 5th examination on
the new book of the rules will
commence on the western division
and continue until all employees are
examined to the rules pertaining
to there respective duties. Exam
nations will be started at Dodge
City and employees will be called
upon to respond, beginning that
date, for examination. Please be
prepared
Agent Horst has been sleeping
with the now book of rules under
his pillow every night.
Mathews, of Coolidge, has a
large bill of dry goods coming
which will be the best and cheap
est in the west. Come and see
and save money
There was severe hail storm
west of town Monday afternoon,
which did considerable damage to
fruit trees, and will make the first
crop of alfalfa week or ten days
later. John O'Neil had several
young pigs drowned or killed by
the hail stones, which are report
ed to have been as large as hens
eggs. Fruit trees in the Hol-
brook country are also said to have
been considerably damaged.-La
Junta Tribune.