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AM the discoverer of a treatment which
i will restore to men their Vigor and
. Vitality when orce lost There are at
least hundred others advertising this very
same thing-and. as most Weak Men know
who have tried these cures, the results are
not at all satisfactory. I have thought
many weary days and nights how 1 could
demonstrate to a man that my treatment
the Sir John Hampton Vital Restorative
would cure him. and at last have decided
to make this proposition to all men needing
my treatment: I will send a prescription
free and full trial treatment of my Re-
storative to any man writing, for 30 cents,
and prepay the treatment to him. Now,
would just as soon give the trial treatment
free. but 1 have tried it, and found that
every curiosity seeker in the country writes
to me--men who never did nor never will
take any physicians treatment II they have
to pay for it. Now. this idea Of mine will
effectually do away with that class, for the
charge of 30 cents bars them out Every
treatment / send out for this amount costs
me S1..O. and | figure my loss at just 81
each time l send a man the trial treatment.
ment, but send enough to perfectly cure you
or to demonstrate that 1 have Restorative
which will cure. After you have taken the
test treatment you can send to me and
a cure-something less than the druggist
would charge you for the medicine called
for in the prescription. or you can take
the prescription 10 your family druggist and
Restorative is ordered from me. 1 make q
small profit-if you get 1t from the druggist,
lose dollar for my trouble in demon.
strating to YOU what cure for Seminal
Eyoc 10
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KNIGHT. Ct The Macc.bee..

In next Sundays paper the names OF the tents
camp Of Missouri viii be announceI and checks
forwarded. This proposition has resulted in 30
tempiatng making another offer OF this character
The select ball given by St Louis Division No.
was such a success that the officers and mem
Der. are making arrangements for another. to be
which will be made later: It &, unofricialiy an
that an election will be held at the next meet
Ing ,.. ,o,,.,a 80, o,,,, c.,,, =,
and past commanders association will hold a
this COMMITTEES. The DELAY has been caused by
waiting TO receive ruling from the supreme
deal Of interest seems to be manifested in this
proposed association. and II undoubtedly will be
The Joint meeting between Imperial Tent and
hsns e PERSONS nss wefa in attendant Much
credit was given to Sir Knight Jones H; Parker.
Imperial I'M Tent THURSDAY evening ioO members
and four Candidates initiated Tn. great record
Se soTs Sit kn
OF Tower Grove Tent and Con. Date OF Ivanhoe
1.n,ed The 7. h. ee By !o wa.
eeiSsd win Ersa. deal Of ples,g.ea
Monday evening win foryt%o member, and
IN the 6y:iax. and the election e a nnan g,
pos sG
Interesting remarks were made by Sir K.ight
ZONES H Parker W. s. Campbell and W. A.
sommers. Refreshments were served after the
= review.
: The degree team of Busy Bee Tent Is now in
good condition and Is receiving plenty Of prac-
ice at every review Monday evening six ap-
piications were received and two initiated. On
the 10th of March the tent will have large class
Of candidates and the team is making special
preparations for this event. Commander Woolan
extends an invitation to all sir knights in the
state to be present at this review.
Commander Toftle OF Crystal Tent received one
Of the biggest surprises of his life at the last
review. held Tuesday evening. The members of
the tent presented to him an emhematic ring.
and the genial commander was SO affected that
he could not respond. This tent has made splen-
did progrese under his guidance and expects to
make q good record during 1893, Three candidates
4 were Initiated In The short form g. R. K
the interest of the Relief and Employment
appoint a delegate for the next meeting Of this
.t,oard The Great Camp degree team will ex-
cn,piify the work for this tent on Tuesday even
mr.. March IL.
Oak mi Tent Is making Arrangements for the
c,r-hi,e and hon to be given at Cross Hall. Nor
gan Ford road and Juniata street. This~tent
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knight. and 1adie, of Honor.

Supreme Protector L. B. LoclSard was in the
tector. J. D. O'Ksefe. and the grand secretary
and transacted other business in connection with
BY od DRAMA L as ecEanzea Union
tor Alice Gray The charter lists now Contain n's a
large number OF pames. and arrangements for the
institutions are being made SO as to take place
the latter part of this week.
received FOR III. month Of Feb,arv sbon MET
souri, at the top again. with Pennsylvania a close
=, The Official visitation of the grand officers to
Mckinley Lodge last Monday evening was largely
and viii be II much anS Rea
didates Sers initiated and the report Of the
lief fund membeTshp had been rceeived '0r E ne
By Grams on q me ors1
ss7a Tge T MtS Strand Guide
Music and good-fellowship prevailed at Sylvan
re official visitation the grand officers 0s and
the pTesen aa Of the merit banner by Grand
ing the larEsss. gain s in membership during the
s,s hs net Esn being 10 per
lie lodge, Candidates were obligated and four
p h soo %hsh S
b, the Grand protector, Grand Vice Protector
Represen.ative George r Mcyey and Grand oni-
sentatives were presnt from almost every lodge
in the city: The entertainment consisted of a
piano solos by Sister Berth sullivan Of Myrtle
Lodge. Refreshments were served and dancing
followed. The affair was in charge OF the fol-
lowing committee: Sisters Littell. Conway. Thies
and Brothers c. y, Lttell and r. o. Taylor
Sunset Lodge will meet next Tuesday evening.
The programme will consist Of the Initiation OF
candidates and the reception of applications of
membership. report will also be submitted on
the annual dance to be given by the lodge at
o Conneirs Hall. Marcus and Easton avenues
Thursday evening. April l6.
Suburban Lodpe has changed its place of meet
ing and viii meet hereafter on the first and third
Thursdays of each month at O'Conneil's Hall,
Marcus and Easton avenues
Anchor Lodge had the largest turnout of MEM
bers since the holiday season at its meeting last
Thurscay evening. Candidates were initiated. ap-
plfcatton5 received and final arrangements were
perfected for the seventeenth annual bah to be
given by the lodge at Concorda Club Hall. No.
lia1 Chouteau avenue. Saturday evening. March
Pride Of the West Lodge appointed the follow
ing Propaeating Committee at the last meeting:
H Friedlanfer. George Gurshon and Joseph
tons since the meeting
Garnet Lodges last meeting was interesting
and well attended. Two candidates received the
degree and the same number OF applications for
relief membership were read by the sscre-
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STOMACH DISEASES.

calculated EJ-PEPSIA TABLETS -
tho host Thing in the world Tor mean
burn. because it cures dyspepsia. ,h.
INDIGESTION is the failure OF INC
stomach, TO properly digest the food, anu
causes more misery than can DC ''u
Even the simplest foods cause Ereae u
tress. and unless relieved VIII uiluel-
mine the whole system. result III ~
plete loss Of nervous force. ehheia.lo,
and weakness. pains in the sue s,nu
chest. constipation. dizziness ana nat
uIcnce EIPEPSIA TABLETS give
nuirk relief and lasting cure in all such
cases.
LOSS OF APPETITE is caused p9
dvspcpsia. and when the dyspepsia ~
cured the appetite returns and becomes
as nature intended it to ne ECi Ei SiD
TABLETS promote Digestion
PAINFUL DIGESTION is distress
ing. The pain may come 1mmeoia,..
after eating or two or three hours alo'
1t is caused by dyspepsia or hatuien
and is promptly relieved by EUPEPsIA
TABLETS. They make the d1gesuon
perfect and painless. Try them.
RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD
l., caused by disordered stomach anu
causes dizziness ard falntlns. Eo
SIN TABlEIS TlSltS tht S'oh"N"
stops the rush of blood to the heau-lt
can't fail, it must cure.
SOUR STOMACH is the result OF d!s-
prpsia. and is caused by an oversecre
ton of acid Cure the dyspepsia ano
Won cure the sour stomach. EUPEPSlA
TABLETS cure dyspepsia rs no otheF
remedy attempts to.
WATER BRASH is a condition where
the food in the stomach undergoes Ter
mentation and causes burning sensa-
ton in the throat and chest, with a soI
and disagrecable taste in the mou'i
EUPEPSIA TABLETS will give
prompt and speedy cure.
ETPEPSIA TABLETS is the pre-
scription of specialist of long and tired
experience. They are compounded with
the greatest care, are absolutely harm
less. and are sold by druggists or direct
for 30 cents. under guarantee to cure o.
money refunded. A sample package.
containing three days treatment, with
pamphlet treating on stomach disorders,
sent free by addressing
, Clark Avenue, st. Louis, Mo.
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RAIN uNcovERs GOLD NUGGET.
Valuable Specimen Is Found Near
Redding, Cal.
REPrRLIC SPECIAL


Redding. Cal, March IA tale of a gold
nugget valued at 1888 being found within
three miles Of the town of Shasta has
reached Redding. The nugget was found on
patented ground. As it was discovered on
the surface, and probably washed from out
side the exact boundaries of the patented
claim. the finders feel that they have per-
feet right to the gold. but as legal compl-
cations might arise from the ownership OF
SUCH a. valuable specimen. the identity OF
the finders is being kept quiet, as we'll as
the location of the find.
Three men were out after the recent rain
storm. looking for nuggets that might have
been uncovered by the flooding waters. One
OF the three attempted TO cross a small
stream. and. slipping on a rock, fell into
the water.
His companions laughted as he went into
the stream. Half in anger and half in fun.
the unlucky fellow picked up a loose rock
rock on the bank. and the mud being
scratched off it by the contact, the bright
yellow Of gold was noticed.
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A SWORN STATEMENT.
CITY OF DENVER,
County OF Arapahoe,
State of Colorado.

December IL 1902. !. the manager of
the English Restorative Company. first
being duly sworn. on oath depoSe and
say that the ingredients of the Sir John
Hampton Vital Restorative for the cure
of Sexual Decline and Associate Diseases
in men are known to me and that this
Restorative does not contain any of the
following poisonous drugs. which. to my
positive knowledge. all or portion Of
cures for these ailments that have been
examined by me. to-wit: Phosphorus,
Nux Vomica (Strychnine). Cantharides
Spanish fly. Morphine and Damiana
although Damiana is not considered a
poison by some physicians). And l do
most solennly swear that the Sir John
Hampton Vital Restorative contains
none of these drugs nor any other poi
sonous ingredient: that child could
take it without injurious results: fur
ther. that ! am of the firm belief that
this Restorative will cure in every case
the diseases or ailments for which Il is
recommended. and that it Is the only
medicine known to medical science
which will develop or cause growth in
certain organs II atrophied or undeyel-
known Of a case of Sexual Debility or
Associate Diseases which has ever been
perfectly cured except by the medicine
which Is called the Sir John Hamp-
ton Vital Restorative"
The manager of the English Restora-
tive Company has this day personally
appeared before me, a Notary Public
for the County of Arapahoe. State of
Colorado. MARTIN H. SMITH.
Notary Public.
My commission expires March 1s, 1905
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DYSPEPSIA is Il very common dis
| ease. and causes great distress and Suf-
fering. The first symptoms are distress
after eating. nausea, loss of appetite.
pain in the side and chest. constipation.
flatnlence, dizziness and palpitation of
the heart, which is often taken for seri-
Gus heart disease These troubles cause
general bad health, mental depression
and a miserable existence. EtPEPS1A
TABLETS promote digestion. cure dys-
pepsia.
DISORDERED STOMACH is caused
by improper food. irregular hours ar
ovcrindulgcncr in alcoholic stimulants
or tobacco. The symptoms are nausea.
headache. dizziness. coated tongue had
taste i'll the mouth. constipation and
chronic diarrhoea. EUPEPSIA TAB
LET'S is 4 magic cure for these condi-
items.
DISTRESS AFTER EATING is due
TO chronic stomach troubles. overea;inS.
or eating too rapidly. and leads to dys
pepsia and Indigestion. EtPEPSIA
TABLETS give almost immediate relief.
One tablet before each meal is just what
your stomach needs.
DIZZINESS OR VERTIGO is caused
by some arrangement of the stomach.
The dizziness is sometimes so severe as
to cause fainting. and unless relieved
and cured will grow serious. EUPEP
STA TABLETS is just the needed spe-
citic. and the formula is prescribed by
eminent physicians in their daily prac-
ticc.
FOUL BREATH is due to disordered
stomach. and is complicated with i
coated tongue. EUPEPSIA TABLETS
will remove it quick and sure.
GOOD COMPLEXION depends on
good digestion. 1t is impossible to have
Il good complexion unless the stomach
properly digestS the food taken into it.
EUPEPSIA TABLETS furnishes an
abundance Of pure. red, rich blood.
which makes bad complexion impossi-
BILE
HEADACHE is caused in most cases
by Il disordered stomach or chronic con-
stipation. and can be cured by remoy
ing the cause. EUPEPSIA TABLETS
removes the cause-they are for that
purpose.
HEARTBURN is caused by dyspep-
STA. The gastric juice becomes strongly
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), and Hahn Lodge No. 126. of Hahn, No. In
teresting addresses were made by the Visitors.
AFTER the meeting lunch was served and Bfotilsr
Ntegand acted as toastmsstcr and gave reel
tation All present spent pleasant evening i,
Farmers Ledge. No. "A. had well-attehdci
meeting on last "Wednesday evening. despite tne
Indictment weather. One application was receiver
and three promised for tle next meeting. con
siderable amusement afforded by a mock
initiation. which conducted by a degree teiih
formed for the OCCASION Brother T. j. LauEh-
lin being the candidate. \ committee was "pII
pointed TO make arrangements for smoker anu
entertainment To be given In the near future.
Tower Grove. No. IS, received one application
at its last meeting. The committee in charge OF
the masquerade ball 10 be given at Rock SpFins
Turner Hail. choutcau anu Boyle avenues on
Saturday evening. Match Il. reports everything IN
readiness. TWO fiye-doar gold pieces VIII he
awarded prizes. for the handsomcst
ladies coStunS and one for the most comic man =
costume.
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Ancient Order of United workmen.

Benton Lodge had its usual good attendance
t as5 o4 s sna one
and Judge Charles silhsrtz were present and
The wrestling match Which was as to have ' been
nd on next last syes SnRn 20 s
larger attendance for the occasion.
onSiast THURSDAY evening about I,5 members be-.
ing present One candidate was elected to mem
resolution passed to inv,. ali the grand Of
ficers to be present at the special meeting OF
'n Missouri f Lodge No will give reception a,
Benton Park Hall. No. 2si4 South Jefferson ave-
seventh anniversary. A large attendance is ex-
On last THURSDAY evening Mechanics Lodge.
berx notwithstanding Indictment weather. Consid-
aase e'e was Initiated b. Grand Recorder Henry ".
Meyer. Brother r. Goodrich q STANDARD
the good Of the order This lodge viii give is
annual St fe.rss sys ball Is Archer Hall
March 1s. All who attend are assured an enjoy
meeting on last THURSDAY evening At which one
sandids:e WIS initiated ate ,s by Brother G. Rau Of
M Friedssip ship tedse held an exceptionally good
an in
By those present Under the Eood Of the , order
Grand Pas. Gran
Master Workman WILLIAM F; BONN and mem
the e' meeting Ss refreshments were served
The regular meeting Of the German werknen,s
s s Re se A rass s
Cherokee street ons OF the principal matters
sTsn at hs hs aas
sins R y be partcipaied IN. Many handsome and
valuable prizes will be awarded to the winners.
1 at hse haa on ss eSenns
and entertained visitors from United Lodge. No.
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IA m Cordially Hated.


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Order of the scottish CIau<

Clan Gordon. No. 100 is the latest ACQUISITION
to the roster Of clans 1t was Instituted in the
membership of twenty-five.
The General Amusement Committee. having met
with encouragement and financial success at an
OF their former undertakings. has made arrange
ments for social and hop. to the clansmen and
their invited friends Tuesday evening March
81 1903 mt West Gate Hall, corner OF Grand and
Easton avenues
The regular semimonthlv meeting of Clan
Douglas was held Tuesday evening at West
Gate Hall. The chief. Charles Stewart occupied
the chair The application OF Mr.. Purvis was re-
ceived The session was devoted to the discus
sion OF the report OF the Amusement Committee
Of the late Burns anniversary celebration at
PioSwick. Theater January 26. Tho report states
that the celebration success.
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filed seven applications at the last meeting. The
recorder reported that six candidates had been
fayorably reported upon by the supreme medi-
cal director. and that by next meeting at least
five more could be counted upon as ready for
initiation. ,
Guide Anson Murphy has promised the council
an interesting Second degree. especially prepared
I'M r1eY meeting
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Terminal Camp, W. of w.

The regular Wednesday night meeting Of Ter
mirial Camp. W. Of W.. was held at Blair Post
Hall with a large attendance present Terminal
Camp is experiencing considerable sickness among
its members there having been three or four
The annual ball. TO be held at Muth's Hall.
Chouteau avenue and Sarah street, SATURDAY
night. March IA. is expected to realize sub
stantal amount for the benefit of sick and I'M
fortunate Woodmen belonging to Terminal Camp.
Sovereigns We'll. Bullock. Jameson and cross
the delegates elected by this camp sit in the
Head Camp convention. 10 lie held ut Sedalia,
No. on March 10. II and II.
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Statistical reports Of the grand domain OF Mis-
souri, have been compiled by the Grand keeper of
records and seal for the term ending December
81. 1902. and show that during the year there
We're initiated into the order 1894 persons: rein
stated. 3s3: admitted by card. 357. The total de-
the membership that date. q $50. net in
crease for the year OF 3e9 members. There are
In the State 2S subordinate lodges. 81 Of which
are located in the city OF St. Louis. These lodges
have in cash hand and actual cash invest
ments s2O.925.41 During the year death has
claimed in the State 1s members.
Robert F.. Cowan Lodge. No. 1871. met on last.
Monday night. Two candidates were initiated
into the mysteries OF the rank Of Page Work
in the rank of ESQUIRE at the next convention
Wabash Lodge conferred the rank of knight
on two Esauires Tuesday. and at the same time
entertained a good number Of visitors and MEM
bers. Next Tuesday the rank of Page will be
conferred two candidates.
Pythagoras Lodge. No. 2.5. at its convention
Wednesday night. had large attendance The
Senate had a rehearsal. and everything Is in good
shape for the large class that Is 20 be Initiated
during the month Of April Rank OF Page will
be conferred at next convention
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Tower Grove Circle. No. Il. W. o. w. held ;ts
meeting Tuesday and initiated several candidates
The members decided TO give euchre on March
10 at o'clock. at, the Turner Hail. corner of
Boyle and Chouteau avenues.
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On FRIDAY e-ening w. T. Sherman Post OF
Hannibal had an entertainment. to which they
invited Mother Mckinley Circle. At the close
OF the exercises the circle surprised the post by
serving refreshments to all present.
The members OF the order regret to learn that
the national chaplain. Mrs Mary NJ. Stark. Is
very Ill with pneumonia
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Mound CITY Lodge had good attendance. One
candidate received the first degree.
Wildey Encampment will have work in the
Patrarchal degree tomorrow night.
Washington Lodge had application for
membership and gave one candidate the first de-
gree.
Martha Washington Lodge had full house
One application for membership received.
Mrs Louise Brewer was elected a delegate TO the
Rebekah Assembly Mrs. Bennett and Mrs
Bircher having Withdrawn. she was elected by
acclemation.
The grand sire has issued his annual procla-
maticn, which reads follows: In accordance
eign Grand Lodge. l. John b. Goodwin. grand
sire. by virtue of authority vested in me. do
hereby enjoin upon all grand and subordinate
hodies of the order 10 take appropriate action
for the commemoration OF the twenty-stxth day
of April. 1903 Tor II being Sunday. the twenty
selected. 1t being the eghty-fourth anniversary
OF our order. by suitable exercises In observ-
apoc of the day and by public Thanksgiving to
Almighty God for his manifold mercies to us
as individuals and as an order.
The last report from the home gives - aged
their ages ranging from 1s months to 81 years: ali
in good health
Alpha Lodge will have work in the initiatory
degree next Monday night. representative to
the Rebekah Assembly VIII be elected ut the
meeting.
ST. Louis Lodge had two candidates for the
intiatory degree last week.
Laclede Lodge had one petition for member
snip. candidate for ballot and initiated one.
Past Grand Thomas Fuqua was heartily con-
graduated on the occasion o. the stork having
Arcadian Lodge had one petition for member.
ship Two candidates were initiated. There will
be more candidates due for next meeting.
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Frank Il. Blair w. X. c.

This post will give a euchre party tomorrow
at p. m. the hall. No. 1908 Market street
the proceeds 10 be used for charity Beautiful
prizes were given at the last euchre. and will be
continued. THIS corps will hold its regular meet
ing Tuesday at $50 y. m. Mrs. NJ. T. Rea has
sufficiently recovered from her illness to be able
to preside. 1nitiatoryS work and applications for
membership will be leading features.