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The Western news., 1903-11-04
GIANT RACE COMING.
New Food Furthers the Growth of
the Human Frame.
Professor OF the Chicago University
InvestiEates Lecithin and Says
1t May Make a RaOe of
BrObdiEnn1ians.

The age Of the race OF giants is about
to be ushered in again. Henceforth
there will be no pgsu.ies, for a wonder
full foods substance has been discovered
that makes men and animals grow
grow fast ard large.
The myths that have come down from
ancient days tell of races of giants which
Inhabited the earth or dwelt in the is
lands o. the sea. History, as constructed
from oiu records and folk lore, is filled
with stories of Goliaths and Simpsons,
to say nothing Of Hercules. Science has
proved that the animals of the earth
were once far larger than at present.
The giant races may all return as the
result of the newly discovred food SUBJ
stance which stimulates growth so rap
Idly. The new food is lecithin. Its Won
derful qualities have just been demon
strated by series of experiments con-
Quoted by DR.. Shinkishi Hatai. pro-
fessor oi neurology at the University of
Chicago. DR.. Haitai experimental with
white rats, and by feeding them lecithin
made them grow GO per cent. faster than
rats grow ordinarily And this under
conditions of atmosphere ard general
surroundings that were unfa orable.
The scientists say that lecithin will have
a similar effect on human beings.
Lec'thin is an organic phosphorus
containing body found in various ami
NAL tissues. 1t is brown, butter-like
substance, with an odor like that of ran
cid fat
The results of Dr. Haitais expert
ments, which he puts forth through the
American Journal of Physiology are in
part as follows:
The white rats that received lecithin,
either by intramuscular injection or by
the mouth, gained in body weiGht more
rapidly than those which cid not re-
ceive this food. the average gain being
90 per cent. grea-er than was noted in
the rats fed on plain grain diets.
The relative we;@ht of the central
nervous a. stems of the rats treated with
lecithin WAS normal.
The ryous syst ms of the rats treated
with leci-hin contained the same pro-
portion Of water and solids as those Of
other rats.
The professors experiments show,
there sore. that the growth induced by
lecttAin j. srormal and healthy. 1t sr.m-
ul2t'S all p9r-s az oraans Of the bnGy
e>ae'!y alif, th~~ arrina unlike other
stimUlants, which -'act different organs
OF the body in different ways
The Western news., 1903-11-04
SKILL IN NEEDLECRAFT.
beaushHul Pictures in Embroidery
Worked by n Gifted French
Woman.

A marvellous example Of what the
needle OF one woman may accomplish
in embroidery has lately been exhib-
tied in London. 1t consists of a series
OF panels, II in number, II by 3 feet.
embroidered on cream satin.
In this work some 13O different
shades of silk and chenille have been
employed, all being exquisitely blend
ed to produce the soft subdued tones
peculiar to the Louis XIV. period. The
subject OF the panels, "The Months ="
is borrowed from celebrated Gobelin
tapestry. On each panel is represent
ed the figure Of some mythological
deity. such as Venus. Juno, Mars and
others, surrounded by it's respective
attributes and symbols. amidst a
wealth of flowers.
In this beautiful needle painting an
almost incredible variety and number
OF stitches have been employed; on the
face of the Venus alone 1000 stitches
are said to have been lavished
The embroidery is the work of Nine
Leroudier, an artist in needlecraft
from France, no longer living, speci-
mems of whose work have for some
years formed part of many important
arts and crafts exhibitions in London.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
DOG TRIES SUICIDE THRICE.
spanieA owned by Cincinnati Woman
Would Rather He Dead Than
See an Automobile

Mrs. George Hauck, of Cincinnati
O., owns spaniel which has taken yio-
lent dislike to automobiles. Whenever
ore passes the home of his mistress he
has spasms. Finally he seemed de-
termined to end it all and deliberately
leaped from third-story window. He
was picked up by two men and carried
upstairs.
When placed upon the floor the dog
made second dash for the open win
dow and again fell sprawling upon the
sidewalk. unconscious. Mrs. Hauch ran
downstairs and picked up the animal
after being carried to the third floor the
dog in few minutes opened his eyes.
Looking about for second, he darted
out of the window for the third time
The last fall came near killing the des-
perate animal and after being tied Sc
curely he was put back to his bed and
the window closed.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
AROUND EARTH IN FORTY DAYS
Banker of Cleveland Expects to Ac-
sOmplish Trip In That
Time.

P. M. Spencer, president of the Cleve-
land (OD national bank, who. above
all things, takes delight in travel has
under contemplation an attempt to go
around the world in 40 days. The
present record for a complete journey
around the world is 54 days and seven
hours, but Mr.. Spencer believes that
the long journey can be accomplished
in a little over a month.
The plans of Mr.. Spencer have not
been arranged as to detail, and before
the date of departure is decided upon
every effort will be made to get the
route 50 laid out that only the unex
pected will prevent delays. The pro-
posed globe girdler is now in COM
munication with persons in different
parts of the world and the course of
the journey is being gradually put into
shape.
AS has been the case with all persons
who have tried TO circle the world IN
record time, Mr.. Srenccr an'iaiHates
that the most difficult part Of the Whirl
will be through parts of R.jssa. Il
he can n1'-e good cCrn ecticns N Rus
sla he does not sec anything in the
way OF an accomplishment of the trip
in 70 days.
The particular point where it will be
necessary to have previous arrange
nonts for quick connections will be at
Nlu2iT0stock, Russia. at the EASTERN
terminus Of the Trims SheriNr rail-
way. It is at this noint ,bat steamer
connections are made for Yokohama.
Japan. With good luck in the m7tter
of connections II is roughly ecNred
that the trip can he made from wis
city to Moscow. Russia, in eight
davs; Meow to Vl"disvosto'. ~
days: F'77 vnsto' 70 Nicho two '''.9'
Nicho 20 ~ oarr7o. = half = do,-. '7-
Foha'>7o to "an Fra-cisco, - 6>'-~ -
Sow T"nnrt~oo to C,evelard ~ da'-s
If this schedule can be adhered TO the
trip will be made in a little over 80
days, and all records badly broken.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
DANGER IN KANGAROO WALK.
Mrs. Anna Ward Foster Tells Dress
makers Convention That 1t
Imperils Health.

The kangaroo walk" which of late
has been considered the proper thing
among young ladies of the smart
set" received deathblow at the
dressmakers' convention the other
afternoon. Mrs. Anna Ward Foster
said it is extremely dangerous to
health, as ''it throws the body for
ward until it rests almost entirely up-
on the delicate organs, which are in
jured by the strain
In the course OF her talk Mrs. Fos-
ter laid down three canons of feminine
grace. They are ease, precision and
harmony. But do not think that the
more you have of either or all of these
qualities the better" said the speaker
''Too much ease means vulsarity. toe
much precision means stiffness, and
too much harmony affectatlon."
The Western news., 1903-11-04

CURED OF Piles AFTER 40 YEARS,
Mr.. c Haney, Of Geneva, O., had
the piles for 40 years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good
DeWitts Witch Hazel salve cured him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sprains, decorations,
eczema, letter, salt rheum and all 9TH
er skin diseases. Look for the name
Dewitt On the package-all others are
cheap. worthless counterfeits, Sold
by Corner Drug store.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
WATERWAY FOR INDIANA.
Nn"iheefs TO survey for a Ship Cana
from Lake Michigan to the
Wabash,

Charles Peters and Judge Burson, OF
Starke county, Ind. have engaged engi-
neers to make survey Tor ship canal
TO connect Lake Michigan with the Wa
bash river. A number of SURVEYS have
been made since 1881, but with the max
ing of this survey it is understood that
an effort will be made to interest the
Indiana legislature in the hope of secur-
ing an appropriation and enlisting capt.
talists in the project: 1t is said thar
such a canal would shorten the water
way from Lake Michigan to the Gulf NJ
Mexico nearly $50 miles in comparison
with the Chicago canal.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
Boiled Sandwich.

How many housekeepers know that
boiled tomatoes have much better
flavor than the same vegetable-fruit
stewed? Smooth tomatoes nearly of a
size should be chosen. These are
dropped in boiling salted water and
boiled until they can be easily pierced
with fork. Lift them out then, place
on squares of buttered toast, score each
on top crosswise, season with a lump of
butter, some salt, pepper, and very lit
tie sugar, and serve as hot as possible
N. Y. Post
The Western news., 1903-11-04
Insurance Policy as Pass.

A story has reached the state depart
ment at Washington of a novel use to
which life insurance policy was re-
Gently put by an American travelling in
Russia. The citizen in question had
neglected to provide himself with a
passport and when he arrived at the bor-
ders of the czar's domains he was held
up by an official with demand for his
passport. For an instant the American
was stumped. but he quickly rose to the
emergency. Diving into his inside pock-
ct he pulled out his life insurance pol
icy and handed it to the Russian. The
latter gravely looked the paper over.
carefully scrutinizing the imposing
looking seal and the array of sigma
lures. With satisfied air he handed
back the paper and the American passed
on.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
FAMOUS CAT is DEAD.
Frances E. WillarVs Feline Pet d
No More.
Toots, the Sale of Whose Photograph
Brought Over $4,000 to White
RibbOners, the Victim of
TuberculOsis.

Toots Willard, the most celebrated cat
in the world, is dead.
Over decade ago he came into in
ternational prominence when it was
announced that Miss Frances Willard
had splendid Persian puss, who bore
the stately name OF Gladstone. But
when the Grand Old Man" repudiated
certain temperance principles dear to
the heart OF Miss Willard she promptly
rechristened her pet and called him
"Toots"
He instantly became the idol of the
white sribboners on two continents. and
there was an immediate demand tor his
that TCots looked pleasant hundreds
OF times while the bis eye OF the camera
winhed at him. His picture hangs in
thousands Of homes, 1t graces the walls
CT noble houses in England, and can be
found in the hut of an Icelander, for l.
has coined more than $1,000 for the
temperance cause through the sale Of his
photos However, his finest picture is
a life-size water color painted by Miss
Gertrude Estabroons and owned by Mrs.
Leland Norton 3S17 Michigan avenue,
At whose home he died.
During his kittenhood hundreds of
people vis.t6G Res cottage % see Miss
W.4arG's beautiful cat and lay their
lands on his satiny coat Iul aduiation
,;2-,ed upon him and he becA:4le ex-
tremely irascible, and with tCCsh and
claw protested against ir. alrEi1ate
c3ressss. His narghtiest 'r." was to
hide in darh corners and 8 t1ls out on
people. But when he retired 10 private
life he quietly resained his naturally
sweet disposition.
When Miss Willard went abroad after
her mothers Death she begged Mrs. Nor
ten, who had the llrcest as recation of
h1%ora cats. to taae charef ot her pre-
clo is puss, and he remained thcre until
he died. AS long as she lvcE ,Iiss : IL
ln.d vent to sec T0ots, and led him
hH9e -@s Of fra. "a English rialetS. He
wss plssionatcly foaG Of tae delicious
perfume, and wc9ld Zather them in his
re!Vety paws, cradle them ;Hder his
c&n, toss them in the air, rGll en- them,
md finally so to @ieap with his nose
buried in She purple loom.
Tcots most sensational exploit was
10 dig the cat kenn2l cor open, which
set off an electric BURGLAR alarm. The
buzzer buzzed the bells tangled and held
q noisy jubilee which reused the entire
household. The terrified family, armed
with revolvers, crep through the house
and found it undisturbed. But some one
was stepping softly around in the kitch-
en-. and then came a loud crash as a pile
of pans clattered to the floor. The door
was opened wide enough to thrust in
shooting iron. and there in the moon
light sat Toots, "meoWing" a welcome.
ToGts' sole relative was Dixie Norton.
the famed trick bicycle rider, whose son,
Royal Norton, is the most valuable cat
in the world, Mrs. Norton having re-
fused $1,000 for him For several wears
Toots had been i'll with tuberculosis,
and has been isolated from Mrs Nor
tons other cats. and also debarred from
seeing visitors
lie was magnificent animal, weigh
in % pounds, with eyes like jewels, a
splendid. plumy brush, and long, silky
coat
The Western news., 1903-11-04
GIRLS BLOW THEIR HAIR.
New Fad from Which Young Women
of America Are Growing
Strong Chinned.
A prevalent fashion of the day is en-
dangering the small chinned facial

A prevalent fashion of the day is en-
dansering the small chinned facial
type OF the American won. IN. and ',os-
slbiy also 'he Deale Of American ueA
OF 'o~mo.row if there is IA. ,nt in
the tEtGt tttlt ar. G2ranCG Ia. .,...l 'ay,-
tcr aTe inge. nGen,. The pea l->. "a
tie G@hl yl1 girls have ol Gems "a
blo"t!4: lie 5nl.burst locas OF .neir
poIii 1Gp4.s up of their foreheads, Says
the Il-eaao Tribune ..=
APre is a Tumor that the manner
lsin started in the Jouns Woncn's sem
mares, whore no Qian was b e. %. e.
lister his protest N su@.or- Of Il
it has been declared by one &c H.
ness OF dlninS-room scene AZ = -
dJ!Hhta boarding school tt4t aIH aiat-
e"lN tle trick. at once so air. AID so
dlislpatlns, S. rang iaLo breath first in
the Quaker city.
RMS person declares that in the
early snrin@time she saw a hundred
girls protruGtDS their lower lin; 6, ya2-
al times during dinner roll 1e their
eyes upward -pettislly, dei,r,tly. CO.
quetushly, carelessly, according to the
temperament of the indvidual-tak-
Ing ann at the offending fringe which
overhung their eyebrows, and blowing
at the mark with skill that varied with
thelr respective avoirdupois. Since
then these hundred girls have scat
tered over the states of the union. car
rylng with them this practice.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
tt L. HOW TO GROW WHEAT.
Experiments Mt urbana HIlD Expert
mont station show the Value of
Legune Treatment,

A bulletin has Just been issued by
the agricultural ey|eFj'nent station Of
the University OF E.l.n9is. AT Urhana.
Ill. ogd is of sp, . IN ei,2 3 o Wheat
eraNcE5, Il treats = - ee''.rlonts ar
ried on now for tato Es2rs with special
rase"gsce to softhe"n Illinois soil.
The n4an OF the e"FaYt noarts includes
q ~ al u,,e of leaaMes, clover. cow
pes soy beans. ve'rh. etc. both as
catch crops ard rs re&l;lar crops in ro-
tation. The rotations are: First year.
corn or wheat with a legume catch
crop on certain plots; second year, oats
with a lcgun.e catch crop on the same
plots as in the first We II, third yaar,
legume clover, COW peas. or some 9TH
er legnme
the experiments show that ler11ma
treatment is profitable as compared
with no treatment, that manure made
on the farm can be applied to the soil
with marked profit that moderate ap-
plications of ground limestone 10 acid
soils give evidence of mari ed i'm
provement in the growth of legumes.
that the application Of phosphorus is
very profitable soil treatment applied
only in connection with manure or le-
gume treatment unless the soil is al
ready supplied with nitrogen and or
ganic matter. and that potassium has
been applied with profit in connection
with legumes and phosphorus, but the
use of potassium without phosphorus
would result in loss on nearly all Hill
nois soils except swamps.
The Western news., 1903-11-04

1t is just common cold, people say,
there's no danger i'll that Admitting their
statement, then there are uncommon colds
colds which are dangerous for many a
fatal sickness begins with a cold If we
could tell the common cold from the un-
common we could feel quite safe. But we
can I. The uncommon variety is rarely
recognized until it has fastened its hold on
the lungs, and there are symptoms of con-
sumption.
At the first symptoms the careful person
VIII heed the warning by taking a mild
laxative; some vegetable pill that will not
disturb the system or cause gripping About
the best is "Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets !"
1t the cold starts with a cough, and il
persists then some local treatment for this
condition should be taken we'll known
Alternative extract, which has been highly
recommended by thousands of users, is
Dr, Plerce,s Golden Medical Discovery
This tonic compound is composed of an
extract of roots and herbs and has a sooth-
ing effect upon the mucous membrane,
allays the irritation and at the same time
works Ill the proper and reasonable wav,
at the seat of the trouble-the stagnated or
poisoned blood
1t contains no alcohol to sllrivel up the
blood corpuscles, but makes pure rich red
blood
DR.. Pierce's Iooopage illustrated book,
"lhe Common Sense Medical Adviser is
sent tree IN paper covers on receipt of 2I
one-cent stamps to pay cost of mailing ouIY
for 81 stamps the cloth bound volume will
pc sent 1908 pages. 1t was formerly sold
LOT SI.5O per copy. Address DR.. r. "
Pierce, Buffalo, \. Y.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
Z HE BEST LINIMENr.

Chamberlain Pain Balm is con
sidered the best liniuent on the mar
ket, write Post & Bliss of Georgia,
Vt. No other liniinent will heal a
cut or bru'se SO promptly. Ne other
affords such quick relief from rheu-
matte pains. No other is so valuable
tor deep seate pains like lame back
and pains in the chest. Give this lin
iuent trial anu you will never wish
to be without it. Sold by Corner
Drug Sore.
The Western news., 1903-11-04

DR.. Frank Irving, chief of The X-roy
department OF the Newark City hospital
has exploded the story alleged TO have
been circulated by local physician M
the effect that the X-ray would slaupb-
ter mosquitoes and other insects. and
as result of which DR. Irving has re-
eeived a number of letters asking for
information. The X-ray, the doctor
says, has a tendency to make the in
sects sprightlier and more inclined TO
bite.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
Market Report.

The quotations given below are TIL,
prevailing prices Wednesday morning
and are subject to change at any time
Butter, Ranch 25r per H.,
Creamery, SOC per lh
Eggs, Soc doz
Potatoes, SO ST. per 100 lbs
Hay-MiXed, $500.
Timothy, $1,000 Raled.
Oats, 81. 10 per 100 lbs.
Wheat, 81 10 per 100 lbs.
Apples, 75c.
Cabbage. SO. Is per 100 lbs.
Onions, soc per 100 lbs.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
GiiaEeradle.

One quart of cold water, one cupful of
sugar, one-fOurth ounce white ginger
root. juice OF two oranges and of one
lemon. Put the water and sugar to boil,
add ginger root brosen into small bits:
let it boil 20 minutes after boiling begins.
Remove from the fire and add fruit juice.
Strain and cool. Serve with powdered
Ice and preserved or sweet cherry in
each glass. Very refreshing.-Rural
New Yorker
The Western news., 1903-11-04
Only American Exhibit.
The only American exhibit at

The only American exhibit at the
Osaka (Japan) exposition is that of
Oregon, whose legislature voted 81 600
for the purpose. Canada voted $40 900
and Austria s40,600 to aid exhibitors.
and Germany is very we'll represented
In all lines. A syndicate of Japanese
incorporated with cash capital OF
Sl2o,030 has purchased the Oregon ex-
hibit.
The Western news., 1903-11-04

When it comes to using an electric
whip on balky horse. says the Chicago
Record-Herald, it really seems as
though human beings were making an
unfair use of their scientific superiority.
The Western news., 1903-11-04
A weather Explanation

The explanation, suggests the Chicago
Tribune probably is that the ago was
something like this.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
Editor Versus Crops.

From Kansas City tMo. Pointers.
Rockport, Mo-, Democrat:
Dear farmer friends, now that
YOU have harvested bOuntiful
crops and prosperity from every
avenue in life has smiled upon
you the past eight months, we
sincerely hope you will remeul'
Der the editor of this paper and
come forward with a liberal
heart and renew your subscrip
ton. We've harvested no wheat
crop; haven't got any corn crop;
don't own any fat cattle. or
swine. The only thing on earth
that we can cali our own in the
way of a living creature is our
bull dog, Dave Francis, and
he's growing old mighty fast,
hence you will understand
that we need money. Come in
and have your name registered
upon the great book of ths
blessed for another year. Other
wise you will feel that you are
partly responsible for the edi
tor of the Democrat wearing
old clothes.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
Officers Installed.

Thursday evening the officers
of the Monroe City Lodge l. o.
o. F.. for the ensuing term were
installed by j. G. B. Thomas,
D. D G. NJ, of Palmyra, as
follows:
G.. w. Tompkius, N. G.;
r. 0. Ballard. V G.:
John u. Christian. Sec;
S, G. Demaree, Treas;
J. w. Burditt, Il. S. N. g.:
w. II. Wilson L. S. n. g.;
w. A. Patterson, W;
J. j. Fitzpatrick, G.;
w. G.. Nance, L g.;
After the installation the
members repaired to the Garner
Restaurant and enjoy ed the
good things there prepared tor
them There will be First De-
gree work to night and all
members should be present.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
Fresh Deal.

James II. Umstattd concluded
that his farm needed his entire
attention and to that end dis.
posed of his interest in the
Wood & Umstattd drug store to
Lamar M. Wood, the deserved
ly popular brother of Ferd
Wood. The firm now-chauge
was made yesterday morning
is Wood Bros. and we predict a
happy and successful future for
it
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
Wood

The wife Of Hon. John O.
Wood, of Canton, Mo-, died yes
terday morning, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Wood was the mother of
Mrs. E. S. Boulware, of this
city and H. w. Wood, of near
the city. Hon. and Mrs. Wood
resided near this city for man y
years and was highly esteemed
by all who knew them.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
Killed.

The Atlas Cement Co. at
Hannibal will soon get the
name of man smasher. Every
few days some poor fellow is
mashed up or killed. Friday
a sand bank caved in and killed
Frank Dinwiddir, of Union
Township, Marion County and
more or less severely injured
ten of his fellow workmen.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15

When a contract is made be-
tween two parties, neither one
has asy right to break that
contract without the consent of
the other. When any one is
therefore thinking of br, akiug
their contract with their church
by doing that which their
church and get her consent.
No gentleman is expected to do
less than this, not to say d
! Christian.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15

of nogs; Sharp & Gray, 2 cars
of sheep; A. H. Green, 3 cars of
hay and 6 of corn; Ed Yates, 5
cars of hay; Monroe City Mill
ing Co., 12 cars Of corn. Total
33 cars.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
BADLY Burned.

Little Edith, the loved
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Van Morter, was sitting in a
high chair by the stove and
in getting down fell on the stove
burned her forehead quite Sc
verely.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15

Benz. Handley, of Kansas
City has recovered from his
severe illness, so far as to be
able to come back to the home.
folks Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1903-01-15
vention at Withers Mill, yester-
day.
SPARKS FROM A PREACH.
ERS ANVIL

ERS ANVIL.
How TO be useful in your
church.
Attend all services of the
church regularly and punctu.
ally.
Join heart and soul in all the
worship of Gods House.
Make a weekly payment to
the support of your church.
Find out what you can do in
tie Epworth or Endeavor soci-
ETY.. in the womans foreign mis-.
sionary society, or the woman's
aid society, and do it faithfully
and heartily as to the Lord
Bring your friends to church
with you, and if possible inter
est ttem in the work of your
church.
Speak we'll 0f the work OF
your chr~cn to your neig hbors.
Let v.lr light so shine before
men t.tt they may see youl
Ia diher Tho is in heaven. Lee
! .our l,ys and lives express the
(
Holy religion you profess.
BE a worker, not a drone, aul
. work in harmony with your
chulcH,
Show Il brothers spirit auC
give a brothers hand to every
fellow worker in the Kingdom
/ of Christ.