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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
CELEBRATES 1oaD BIRTHDAY.
Uncle Frank" Binion Comes Of
LOng-Lived Family.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Fandalia. ILL.,, Aug.-e.-In the quiet little
village of Vernon. ten miles south of here,
lives Mr.. Frank Binion, Familiarity known
all over this section as Uncle Frank
To-day was this good old mans birthday,
he having attained the remarkable age OF
1903 years.
Uncle Frank has conducted a tavern in
Vernon for many years. AMI every travel
Ing salesman who sells goods throughout
Southern Illinois has at some time or other
stopped at Uncle Franks tavern.
Uncle Frank was born in Bedford County.
Virginia. August 9. 1900. He came 20 Ma
Ron County. Illinois, in 1912, aid has re-
sided in and near Vernon ever since. His
wife died in 1858. He never married. Nine
children were born to them. the eldes, son
having been killed in the late Civil War.
IS sreat-grandchildren He has been a
lifelong Democrat having cast his nrst
vote for Andrew jackson, He is an ardent
years: He is devout Methodist
Both Of his grand fat fought in the
OF lsl2. three sons In the late Civil War
and four grandsons enlisted and served in
s ai sse1 lived to &c m snd hi. grand
his death by accident.
With the assistance OF his youngest
daughter. Miss Nancy. who is now IS years
old. Uncle Frank still conducts his little
hotel in Vernon. He raises all the vege-
tables he Uses on his table, nilks the cow
and attends personally to all the chores.
He has always been regular in his habits,
never uses tobacco and very little liquor
Although carpenter by trade. he has fol-
lowed farming most of his life.
While he followed the carpenter trade
he made the coffins in which now lie many
Of the pioneer settlers of his county, and
for these the labor and often the material
Asked II he wished 70 I'VE several years
longer. the grand old man said. with a
tear in his eye. 7 had prayed to live to- be
seen At to grant my wish and even more.
am now ready at any time for the Mas
ter's call"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
BAvARiANs CELEBRATE
S0CIETY'S ANNIVERSARY.
TIE. TAo.sa.a Persons E.3sy the
Twentieth Birthday Exercises ~
Bayern verefn ut Lenp,s Pnrk.


Fully 10000 persons attended the celebrn,
ton Of the twentieth anniversary of tho
founding Of the St Louis Bayern verein al,
Lemps Park yesterday afternoon and
evening The exercises incident to the an
niversary will be repeated next Sunday.
The event makes the twentieth time the
society has commemorated its founding at
this park. The address Of welcome was
made by John Butcher. president Of the So
ciety. He was followed by Henry weber.
whose speech reviewed the history OF the
society.
Dancing was enjoyed all afternoon. and
evening. In the afternoon there was n
salute of twenty-five guns and..a parade.
which terminated at the statue in front of
the pavilion This statue was =: made In
Bavaria and typifies that country.
In the evening the "Schaefner Dance
was given by q company Of men In the
Bavafian costume. They made q pictur-
esque appearance in their red jackets, white
vests. short trousers and white stockings.
This dance was instituted about 500 years
ago in Munich. during an epidemic. The
people were terror stricken and public
dances were decided upon to divert fhe
mind Of the populace from the dread dis
ease.
Other features of the evening were the
poses from Queen Dora" and living pic-
lures. which protrayed the history Of the
society since its inception twenty years
ago.
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VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS,

j B. Credible of DenIson, Tex. ha. room. A.
the st. Nicholas. A"s 'oohS Il
W. 7. Robertson OF Dallas Tex. 4, stopping
at the Planters. with Mrs. Robertson
W Chinchman OF indianapolis Ind f.,
registered a: the. Planters.
u, E. Bedell of Hale No. liz a guest at tn.
Lndell. s"es' AT ''hs
James A. Lincoln of Dallas Tex. has room
at the LindelI. N"'
Ray D. Foley of Poplar Bluff. Mo-. Il, stop
ping at the Southern.
%: H. Pitcher Of Joplin. Mo-. has rooms at
the Southern. '''
Mr.; ans. Mrs. C.. i. Kiger of Paducah KY.
have fooinH at the Southern
Miss Gerald Sanders OF Paducah Ky. Ia
guest at the Southern.
% Il Miller OF Union Star. No.. is on the
register at the st. James.
Chris. Beizner Of Camden. Ark. registered
at the st. James.
a, Marcus Of Alton. H.. is stopping at the
ST. James.
F. H. Bergman of Newton Ia. has room
g. W. ciarkson of Bismarck Mo-. i. CUES,
II. B. Thomas OF Sulphur Springs. Tex. is
stopping at the Laclede.
William Wilson of Dallas. Tex. has rooms
at the Planters.
". II. Maxey of Denison Tex. has a room
at the st. Nicholas.
u F. Kltchelle OF Newark. N j.. is guest
at the Planters.
"A ]. Frazier Of Rock Island is at the Madi-
son.
Mr. ana Mrs. william Go,rin of Springfield.
Mo-. registered at the Madison Hotel.
"A. z. Maxwell Of Pittsburs. Kas., Is at the
St Nicholas.
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MISSOURI HEALTH EXHIBIT.
Doctor. Detwner viii show What q
Healthful State II II.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Columbia. Mo-. Aug. 9.-The Missouri
health exhibit for. the st. Louis Worlds
Fair, which Is being prepared by the State
Beard Of Health, will be unique. Samples
Of water from all parts Of the State will be
secured and analysed by Doctor A. J. Det-
wiler. the State Bacteriologist. These sam
pies Of water, with their chemical and bac-
THEOLOGICAL analyses. will be exhibited in
the Education building.
1T is our Intention" said Doctor Detwiier,
ito prove that Missouri has as coed sup
ply Of water for drinking and manufactur-
ing purposes as any other State. We intend
to investigate the water supply Of every
Missouri town of population of over 1000.
and exploit those whose water is pure and
healthful.
Aside from this, We will show the min
eral waters of the State. Missouri has as
good mineral waters as any other State, and
they are well distributed These waters
will be analysed and exhibited in bottles. A
st. Louis decorator has been secured to give
suggestions as to the arrangements of the
water bottles. He is enthusiastic over the
Idea and thinks we will have a very at
tractiye exhibit.
The other departments will show that
Missouri is a good place to live in because Of
her mineral and agricultural resources, her
The appropriation for this exhibit has not
yet been definitely decided on, but the board
hopes 10 receive liberal allowance from
the Missouri Commission.
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FOLK CLUB FORMED AT HOLDEN.
johnson County Democrats Come
Out for the Circuit Attorney.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Holden, NO.. Aug. 9-The citizens or.
canned a Folk club tonight with George
8. Young chairman and Walter L. Chane
secretary. There were more than fifty
signers to the following preamble:
I'VE. the undersigned, believing in absol-
ute honesty in government and in the sup
preston Of boodling Of every sort in the
administration OF public affairs sign our
names hereto as members Of the johnson
County Folk Club. pledging oursef to use
all honorable means to secure the nomina-
ton of Honorable Joseph W. Folk on the
Democratic ticket for Governor of Missouri
in 1904, and his election as Governor"
The club then adopted, the following
resolution:
Whereas. There is . strong sentiment in
Western Johnson County favorable to the
candidacy OF Joseph w. Folk as the
b ticket IN :. anS
Whereas. Joseph W. Folk has endeared
himself to the people OF the State: ire
spective of party, by his efficient and fear
less prosecution Of vfolators of public trust
in high places: and,
whereas. We believe that II he is raised
to the high ONCE Of Governor of the State
his election will most erectually remove
from public opinion the stain cast upon the
State by the cfiminality that has been ex-
posed through Mr. Folks Efforts; there
.Resolyed. That this club does most
Democratic party Of this State
A resolution fndorsing RUDE Oglesby Of
Warrensburs as candidate for Railroad
was authorised to appoint vice president
Of the club in each Of the seven town.
ships in this end Of the county.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
RUSTIC BARROW IN TRIANGLE
Vines and Flowers at Grand and
Franklin Avenues.

A rustic wheebarrow overlooking with
vines and flowers has been placed on the
green bed of the triangle at Grand and
Franklin avenues.
The beauty of the stone-slabbed mound
at this busy corner is heightened and bit
OF delicate color is added to the green. On
this little patch Of grass none dares to
trespass, and much less will any person
dare to pluck from the woodland wheel.
barrow one of its pretty blossoms or a
sprig of its growing vines.
Tne bed OF the wheebarrow holds about
TOUR oushels of earth and contains har.
mony OF color that is pleasing to the eye
and which may afford a relief to the trav.
e!ers on the Suburban cars who have lust
cuts OF he West End.
This ornament to the triangle does not
look as If II could Withstand much of n
breeze. but the Civic Improvement Lea que
assures that 1t Is strongly fastened and
that beneath the bark stripping of the bar
row Is strong oak and iron frame. well
fastened, so that no one could wheel It
away.
These flowers in the street have already
attracted much attention. Yesterday crowds
waiting for the cars On the various corners
were almost tempted to wear It away in
bouquets. At first glance It appears to be
out OF place in the street and suggests q
fine vase as an ornament to set of junk
yard, but II dissolves itself into harmonic
with the surroundings. This little touch 81
beauty will be appreciated while the sun is
warm and storms do not use 1t roughly.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
GIRL DRINKS TURPENTINE
Stella Hill Tries to End Life, but
Only Makes Herself Sick.

Stella Hill. Il years old, of No. 1913 Biddle
street. thinking turpentine was deadly poi.
son. yesterday drank two ounces in an at
tempt to end her life. Instead. violent nau-
sea followed and Stella is at the City Hos
pital where she declared after treatment
that life is more desirable than she thought.
"1'll wait and die natural death. ]
think said Stella. Il was disguised with
life and 1 thought turpentine would kill o
person. So found some at home and took
II. l thought life wasn't worth living, but
I've changed my mind. I'll never attempt
suicide again"
Stella is rather pretty girl. with golden
hair and blue eyes and looks anything but
respondent Her mother says she has no
sweetheart and that there was no reason
for the act. Stellas answer as to VIVA;
made her respondent was because
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STRANGE MARRIAGE
ON EADS BRIDGE,
Ceremony Is Performed in the
Tower on the Illinois APP
proach.
WATCHMAN THE ONLY WITNESS.
Patrick kerrigan Is Now Worried
Over the Document He Signed
Parties Are Stran-
gers to Him.
WATcHMAN THE ONLY WITNESS

The tower at the Illinois end of the Eads
bridge was the scene of a marriage cere-
mony Saturday evening about s o'clock and
Patrick Kerrisan. the veteran Waterman
and collector. was the only witness.
Now he is worried as to whether 1t was q
real nuptial event
Three persons-two men AID a woman
all richl- dressed. asked Kerrisan FOR the
use OF his office for a few moments a little
before 8 o'clock. to which he asseuted.
thinking that they wanted to rest a mo-
rent or write a note
he handed one of the callers some writ
inS paper, and was surprised when told tina t
they would like to have him witness a mar
rage ceremony. He agreed to this. but told
the party that he would be obliged to keep
an eye on the pedestrians and vehicles
which were going over the bridge frequently
/. at that hour.
This was no obstacle in the ewes NJ The
strangers, and the ceremony began. Befo-e
1t was ended Kerrigan was Obliged IA or
euse himself several times in order to COL
lect fares.
kerrigan says he did not hear any names
pronounced while he was in the room. and
did not ask the names Of his callers. with
the ceremony, who said his name was
Dougherty.
NAME NOT IN DIRECTORY.
NO such name appears in the directory in
.he procession Of minister of the gospel.
II occurred to Kerrigan that he had been
asked MS name before he learned that of
the man who said he was a minister.
kerrigan was asked to sign a paper which
ne supposed was marriage certificate He
says that he did not read it over, nor could
he swear that it was marriage document
He says that he cannot remember seeing
any names on the paper that he signed. be-
cause he took no particular notice of the
document, as he was interrupted by the
collection of fares
The Waterman Ia wel1-known citizen of
East st. Louis, having been a member of
the School Board at one time. He owns
property on the East Side, and he has be-
come trifie worried as to the nature of
the document he signed in an effort to ac-
commodate the strangers
As the party was leaving the bridegroom
patted the bride on the shoulder and said
that his greatest pleasure would be in pro-
vfding for his wife and making he, COM
Portable and happy as long as she lived
They boarded car in front of the office
and came to st. Louis.
The man. in the opinion of Kerrigan. was !
close to 60 years old. while the woman. he
thinks. could not be more than 30 or 3D.
She wore gold-rimmed glasses.
The individual who performed the cere-
mony did not use a book OF any kind He
was about 40 years DID, wore clothes of a |
business cut and straw hat of the pre-
vailing style.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
BEER CANNING" CAUSES FIGHT
John Tomlinson and John Bohan
Use Bricks and Knives.

Bricks. a baseball bat and knife played a
prominent part in a fight which John
Tomlinson and John ". Bohan had over a
can OF beer at Manchester and Spring ave-
nues yesterday afternoon
Bohan is at the City Hospital suffering
from several cuts in the back and Tomlin-
son is in the Eighth District Station.
charged with assault.
The men were drinking. the police say.
and lost count Of tile number Of times each
had renewed the supply Of beer. A dispute
was Quickly followed by blows. Bohan hit
Tomlinson with. brick and Tomlinson re.
taliated with baseball bat. Bohan found
some more bricks and was rapidly sub
DUNG Tomlinson, when the latter. it Is said,
used his knife.
Tomlinson lives on Walnut street be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. while Boz
hans home is at No. 1853 Manchester ave-
nue.. Both are laborers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
TOPEKA AGAIN BLOODHOUND.
Lake Two Miles Long Forms in
West Part of City.

Topeka, Kss.. Aug. s.-Heavy rains to-
day throughout the eastern and central por-
lions Of the State have caused r all the
streams to rise. The smoky Hill. Blue and
Solomon rivers are all high. Yesterday the
Kansas River had commenced to fall, but
line.
Many persons in North Topeka are nov
ing out OF their homes. although there
seeme to be little danger. There ID Lake,
IN the west portions Of town, formed by1
into the streets High water has almost
completely encompassed the North Side
This bed Of water IL two miles long and
has depth OF twelve feet. Two other lakes
near the Reform School cover so acres
Of rains for the past few DAYS. and this
causes some alarm, While damage Is be-
ms done. NO repetition Of the May hood 10
!. reared.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-10
GIGANTIC MAIL
ORDER BUSINESS,
Company Incorporated in New Jer.
sey With Capital Stock
of $5,000,000.
CHICAGO MEN INTERESTED.
New Institution Plans Trade En-
bracing All of the United
States-Consumers
to Get Benefit.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

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of cb,c,po not. a.. ras;str.r ~ ,,,e s,ocr -,
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Missourinn. In New York.

New York. Aug. 9.-Among the arrivals
at the hotels here to-day were the following
Missourians:
Mrs Anderson. " A. Refs Manhattan: A. Mas
sey. s. Coliat. o. Jacausin and Mrs. Jacquein
Albert: Miss Hamilton. NJ. c. Callahan. W. J.
smith. park Avenue: c. w. Foster. D: Hardy
end Mrs Hardy. Murray. Hill: F. Martin: Miss
A Ellis vendome: p. Herman ]. B. Fisher,
Cadillac: @. W. Chadiey. Miss E. Malleing. A.
Hutchmacher. ]. Hutchmacher. Broadway Con
Denis: j.. n. Koehier and Mrs. Koehler. Holland:
/. b. Moberly. Imperial: J. L. Boo.her and Mrs.
Bcogher HOFFMAN: J. J. Cogan Victoria; Mrs
/. Carradine. waldorf: E r. Dunn and Mrs.
Dunn. winsonin: r. Kaufman. Gilsey: ]. n.
Norton. Grand.
Kansas city-A F. Gordon. Navarro: ]. n. Da-
viron Criterion: H. NJ. Cooper and Mrs Cooper.
(srenoble; e. l. Chamberlain, Grand: r. B.
Greene. Aston: c. H. Blakeiey. Arh!and.
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Inve.tigatinx Girl's charge.

Mary Wobbe. Is years old. was taken from
the Children's Home: No. lIo1 Lucas ave
detention room at the Four Courts until her
story of an alleged assault can be investi-
gated Doctor Henry J. Scherck. chief dis
pensary physician. says her condition IL not
serious The police are seeking Leo White.
who was arrested August on complaint of
the girls father. who lives at No. 2315 Me-
nj I'd street
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Negro BOY wounded BY. Playnate.
While Fred Overshawn and Bonnie Doran.
the home OF VIII Overshawn at No. $50
Locust street. yesterday afternoon. the
weapon was accidentally discharged. The
bullet struck Doran in the left breast
piercing the; lung His condition ID said to
be serious. Overshewn was arrested and
the police say they will ask for the issuance
of warrant
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chaut.uqua Meeting at Dixon.

Dixon ILL.,. Aug s.-The Rock River As
sembly to-day listened to lecture by Al
exander Bingham on american Art To-
Day" Ex-s9eake- Lawrence Y. Sherman
Of the House of Representatives of Illinois
lectured on the boundar.- line between
public and private ownership. He said the
possessions OF the State were limited. the
Government equally so. and SO long as this
condition was maintained our taxes would
he less.
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slI..ourian. at Deerfoot Park.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

HEPU BIC SPECIALL
Onawa, Me-. Aug. e.-P-ofessor Fernald
Smith and Professor Langsdorf of Washing
ton University and Messrs. Holher and
Chamberlain of ST. Louis have arrived hero
at the Deerfoot Camp. The two professors
started out to-day and climbed Barren
Mountain in three and one-half hours.
which is considered quite stunt
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II Yop Need Gla.ses

Gail and see our expcst opticians. DR.. Bond
and Dr.. Montgomery. who will test your
eyes free and guarantee proper fit Steel
frames, 81 and up: gold. IS and up.
MERMOD & JACCARD's.
Broadway and Locust
-0xr spa-pdge illustrated cota,o1. mai.cd free.
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Teaeher,, Ipstitute CIo.e.,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
E1ixabethtown. H.. Aug. 9-The twenty
sixth annual Teachers Institute of Hardin
County closed here tonight. Nearly all the
teachers Of the county were in attendance.
County Superintendent Miss Hattie Ritten-
house conducted the institute, with the fol-
lowing instructors: Professor ]. 2. Ramsey
OF Mount Carmel and Miss Sada Mont
gomery of Springfield.
State Superintendent Alfred Bayliss o.
springfield spent yesterday in the institute
and gave an address to a large audience IN
the Methodist Episcopal Church las. night.
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S47 .sO-sanFrancisco and Retsru-94s.6O
Via NJ. K. & T. Ry.,
August 1st to 18th.
Account National Encampment, G. A. r.
Final return limit Oct. 10th, 1903. Through
tourist car from 81. Louis every Tuesday
Ask a. SO olive street for particulars.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Canton. Mo-. Aug S-The corner stone OF
Christian University. at Canton No.. will
pc laid Monday. August 10. by the Masonic
freternity. Grand Master W. F. Kuhn off,
eating.
basket dinner. with an immense crowd.
y expected. The first story OF the bgilding
IL being built of stora and is rearir COM
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The funeral Of Judge Robert Schnecko
tool place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
by the Reverend J. III. stultz, pastor Of the
Clayton Methodist Church. The body was
inferred in Black Jack. The padbearers
william C. Wengler, + H. Stevens. J. H.
Koib. Judge George w. Wolff. Judge John
w, McEahinney and Philip Deuser.
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"The Paragon Timekeeper,.
The most reliable watch made
$500 to $4,000
MERMoD & JACcARD's,
Broadway and Locust.
hrite for cdfdiogus-mdfled free
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The only through sleeping car running
from st. Louis to Northern Michigan sum-
mer resorts via Chicago is operated by the
Illinois Central.
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HENRY NacDERMOT'

EalIas. Tex. Aug. s.-Henry MacDermott 81
Year, old. died last night at his home Lebanon
and Cole avenues Mr.. MacDerrnott had resided
N Dallas many YEAR, and was CONNECTED with
In survived by wife. two dAuEhters and enc
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solitaire Diamond Rinr..

Solitaire Diamond Rings,
Most beautiful and fashionable settings. at
$50, SIS. $50, 500 and up to $500.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Write for catoio7-l.ooo illustrations, Nailed ire.
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You Can't DO Better

Than to spend your vacation in Michigan
Cool weather. good hotels. good fishing an,
easy 10 reach via Illinois Central.
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Best for rheumatism--Eamcr & Amends
Prescription. No. 2Ssi Celebrated ON its
merits for many effectual cures.
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Di.trict Of CoIrnhi. n,

Washington. Aug. 9-The Commissioners
OF the District of Columbia have Designated
October 20. 1904. az District Day az the 81.
Louis Worlds Fair.
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Anything Wrong with Your watchs
nave 1t cleaned and repaired by our ex-
pert watchmakers. Charges most reasona-
Gle. MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Write for catdlo7 600 eaorariaos. mailed fra.
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Alackinac Island.

delightful trip via Chicago and steam
rates via Illinois Central.
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Fashionable Calling Cards. -.
One hundred finest calling cards and en-
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your plate, 81 49, ~
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Write for eafdlog-I,o 900 diustrdtions INaitei free
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Weading Rfngs (solia Colo.
Finest qualities. 8 to 80 Mermod 4 JAG
cards. Broadway and Locust.
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strike Another Gas Wen.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville. Ind. Aug "a gas well was
struck at Petersburg. Pike County. this
evening" 1t has a strong flow. This makes
the fourth well in that field -.
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DR.. HoRmana.c Red Drops. king Of all
cholera fendedisz. cure collie, cramps. 'chol-
era morbus and dia-rhea instantly; sc.