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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
will You Help A Sick Friend ?
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Which Book on Dyspepsia.
.t,ou Book on the Heart.
'AAa" Book 3 on the Kidneys
Book for Women.
send :? Book for Men (sealed).
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of a way so certain that l. as a. physician, offer
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years in hospitals and at bedsides. searched for
n way to cure deep-seated and difficult Diseases.
II tells how / perfected my presctiRtion %;
ment / traced out the causes that bring on
chronic diseases
I found invariably that where there was
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there was lack of vitality that the vital nerves
lacked power. Where weak organs were , found,
commonly thought of. but the vital organs
nerves; the inside-the invisible nerves.
This was revelation. Then my real success
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known the world over now DR.. Shops Resto-
ratiye After that l did not fail to cure one
cult cases, my failures for five years We're one
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ate with me. Now. by any sick one, DR..
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risk.
Send no money. Just write me for the book
druggist near by who will permit the month
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whatever. He will bill the cost to
This is my way of clearing your mind of all
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pUte this absolute security / offer. You can.
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II you have weakness. write me. IF you
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to-day.
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Mild cases, not chronic, are often cured with
one or two bottles. At druggists.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
LANDSCAPES IN POETRY
"A Chinese Theme for Mr.. Fenollosa's
-.-.. Next Lecture.

The next Fenollosa lecture will be
given in the regular Teachers club
entertainment course Saturday night
at the First Baptist church. In this
lecture Professor .Fenollosa will speak
on "The Landscape Motive in Chinese
Poetry" This is the only one of the
lectures dealing directly with Chi
nese subject. but Japanese and Chi
nese civilization and culture are SO
closely related that a consideration of
Japan necessarily involves the intro
duction of many Chinese themes. Pro-
fessor Fenollosa has been a close stu
dent of both countries, and is still car
rying on his studies in the Chinese Ian
guage and literature at Columbia at
intervals between his Lectures engage
mentS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
WORLDS FAIR RATES
Lines East of the Mississippi Make
Their Announcement.

The conference Of railway officials
east of the Mississippi has closed at
New York. St. Louis fair rates were
the chief matter for consideration. It
was agreed that, beginning April rs,
round trip tickets. good until Dec. IS,
should be sold at 80 per cent of double
the one way west-bound fare; tickets
good for sixty days at one and one
third the west-bound fare, and tickets
good for ten days for one west bound
fare plus 50. The railroads will also
run. day coach excursions to return
within ten days to New York at $40
and SIS. -. '.'a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
FIREPROOF WALL NEEDED
A. B. Chamberlain's Suggestions for
Safer YheaterSa

"A. r. 9Chamb chairman, Of
: the corn mi of the. Commercial
club. which, Investigator the local
theater situation, believes that the
greatest care should be taken to sep
arate the auditorium from the stage
7byaa fire-prooft wall, y.all the open
ings to. be provided with hre-proof
doors. Places, of public 'entertair-
ment should have clear =. ground
space on three sides, and further
more, as theater fires have shown
that the greatest danger is to the &C.
cupants Of galleries and balconies,
these should receive particular at
tention, but theaters without gal
leries should not be subjected to as
rigid rules as those which have. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
The Discreet Traveller.

There is no way in which nice dis
erection and good judgment can be dis
played to better advantage than in the
choice Of a railroad when arranging
an inland journey. People Of good
discretion travelling between the Twin
Cities and Milwaukee and Chicago use
the Milwaukee's Pioneer Limited-the
famous train of the world.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
Nav Not Close Stations.

The state railroad commission has de-
MED the application Of the Great North
ern to close the stations at ST. Joseph.
Long Lake, Ihlen and Darwin. The road
is permitted to close the stations at Rog-
ers, Mayer and Smith Lake until Sept. I:
as far as agents are concerned, but must
maintain custodianship for freight protec-
ton and to keep the passenger rooms
warm for thirty minutes before and after
train arrivals.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
GOSPEL TN THE STARS
Stereopticon Lecture On. Revelation OF
God iii Nature. Y -; *.'

The stereopticon entertainment and
lecture at the Wesley M. E. church to-
morrow evening promises to be one of
unusual interest. The subject is '"The
Revelation Of God in Nature" as seen
in consultations of the stars. 1t is
founded on that wonderful book Of DR..
Seiss, THE Gospel in the Stars and
will be fully illustrated with astronom-
ical stereopticon views and motion
pictures. There will be four appro-
priately illustrated hymns, using over
forty beautifully colored slides.
Miss Frances Vincent, one of Mime
apolis most gifted singers, will give
several solos.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MRS: MYRA MONTH, Geneva, wis, writes: Il can
not teH you how much good brakes Palmetto Wine
has done :, me + y the very best that in
been saved years OF SUFFERING NY Somah and bowels
spells and my bowels would discharge q h,t. SHINY
substa nee: would feel bad I wished I might die
do not have sinking spells Ny bowels not quite
for the blessing-for blessing 1t was to me. I am
truly thankful to you. and remain very CRATE
ful friend"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

D. MOORE Geneva; n r. writes: Obtained a bot
Nv wife Is derivns 1nmnh ben. Mn row 81 our IT.
obstinate constipation-indeed the most she
helped Of kidney difficulty we regard it
does it's work quietly kindly and sweetiy leaves
no eyh effects We take pleasure in speaking OF It
to others. went few days ago sick broth
er. and took bottle along, hoping it might benefit
years DID, =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

" JAMES g. GRAY, Gibson Mo-. writes about brakes
Palmetto Wine follows: II live in the Missouri
swaInps n Dunklin County and have been sick with
ton. One bottle OF brakes Palmetto Wine has done
IN IN. that fifteen months am buying two more bot
best medicine and tonic for Malaral, Kidney and
Liver ailments used or heard Of. feel well
after using bottle .t-r~: -. ..,-.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

Trouble eS years. Had vomiting spells and threw up
pus and blood. and would get so weak could not
bottle Of brakes Palmetto Wine and had given up
trial bottle got four large bottles and used them
glad to say stomach Is all right and I feel
like a new man. You don't know how person suf-
fers when afflicted was, what relief is
perienced when cured" -. .,~ r.-- .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
!. stremel Bros..Incornorat,e.

:Strenel Bros, hardware dealers and.
manufacturers of galvanized cornice,
have incorporated under the name Of
Stremel Brothers Roofing & Cornice
company, and will enlarge their capac-
ity for the manufacture of galvanized
cornice, skylights, fireproof doors,
windows. steel ceilings and gravel
roofing 81 81 TO- i e w asfing ton ave-
nue. N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

Who takes. perhaps, not more than
one trip per year, and thatSa vaca-
7tin=2:trip, should select train that is
celebrated for it's splendid appoint
nnents, A trip from st. Pau1for Min
neapolis to Milwaukee or Chicago and
return on the Milwaukees celebrated
Pioneer Limited is a true vacation in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MRS IA: DAN1EL w NEWTON Greenfield, Mass.
writes: Mrs. Mary Reese II years of age, has been
III With stomach trouble over and for three
months was in very serious condition: gave her
me- and it gave her great relief Then she purchased
mile every day; can eat anything without any
dstress has fine appetite and bowels regular and
thorough = j.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11


" A. A. FELDING, Knoxville Tenn. writes: II had
bad case Of Sour Stomach and Indigestion: Icould
eat 50 little that was falling to bones. and could
bottle and two large seventy fve-cent bottles and
can struthfully say am entirely cured have ad-
vtsed many to write for a free trial bottle -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
Chris & WAGNER, INSURANCE ssh 7; isa:. ' sss
THE Combined Losses These Companies in the Baltimore Cnagra
ton Will Fall Short Of 100000.

GERMAN INSURANCE CoMPANY-Principal
Office: Freeport, H. (Organized in 1869 G..
O., Coll1nann, President VIM. Trembor, Secre-
tary. Attorney to: accept service in Minnesota
Insurance Commissioner. Cash capital, $780,
900.
-. INCOME IN 1908.
Premiums other than perpetuals.. $685., 505 81
From ali other sources .,,.. 7S2.46
Total income ss,12o, 757 Is
Amount paid 1i for losses os n 81, 2se, o1s74
Commissions and brokerage: 49,. 754,s2s.5s
rs sssss; 81 IA S{ss: 'ss
u; sss st.. 3,:fs,r:snsst: ,s s ss5 5ss
Total disbursements ........ s2,615, sos 80
Excess of income over dlsburse- ,,co o,
iien'S .. ASSETS DEC. 81. 1903. -.
Value of real estate owned. ..... sss, 100. 90
Mortgage loans ..,..,........... 2, 4ss; 25s. as
Bonds and stocks owned ........ 1874, 49, 6
Cash In office and in bank. $500. 3l0,ol5.6S
Accrued 1integ>st and rents. S0, 9el Y
Premiums in course of collection 1893, 44231
Total admitted assets ......, s4,o1o; COS so
ASSe - n0i ht aaRi III DEC. 81. 1908
Unpaid losses and claims ........ $176.763.5 %
Reinsurance reserve ............ 2,9S7, 135. 80
All other liabilities ............ 43, Ills
Capital stock paid up .......... eo0,0o0.o 90
Total liabilities Including CAPT
- tai ...!... ......S... SS,4Ul,OI1 -
Ne R1 sqEggluAsN AND PREs1uMS 1908 BUSINESS
Fire risks written during the yearS261, $50, 90
Premiums received thereon. -: 9, 62S, $4,000
Net amount in force at end of the 80
e Se BUSINESS N MlNSEsorx II 1903 -
Risks written: ses477.7s5 se7ssea ;iSs, ssi
Premiums s5sE..s - fs.Ea
o ssayeq Iad 3 3s2ss 4 sss $685.
Losses Incurred 56,24s SIS 2s,sis
Amount atrisk 10 ,74o,s11 1,71b,2so 12,4ss,541
STATE OF MINNESOTA.
Department Of Insurance. .s,sF.
Whereas, the German Insurance Company, a
corporation organized under the laws Of Freeport,
Illinois. has fully complied with the provisions
of the laws of this state. relative to the admis-
sion and authorization Of insurance companies
of it's class 81; - :.
Now, therefore, i, the undersigned. Insurance
Commissioner do hereby empower and authorize
the said above named company to transact Its
appropriate business OF fire insurance In the
State of Minnesota, according to. the laws there
Of until the thirty first day of January, A. ID:
1905, unless said authority be revoked or other
wise legally terminated prior thereto. y
In testimony whereof, i have herenuto set
my hand and affixed unofficial seal at ST.. Paul.
this 3oth day of January. "A. D.. 1904. s
ELMERyH. DEARTH,
Insurance Commissioner &
:. u.s. MINNEAfoLIs. : =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

There are many forms of nervous
debility In men that yield to the use
of Carriers Iron Pills. Those who are
troubled with nervous weakness,
night sweats, etc, should try them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MRS. SUE A. MAY. Luverna, Ala, writes: II am
the mother OF eight children and have been in bad
in bed for three months-had physicians every day
when received your brakes Palmetto Wine. After
taking 1t for two weeks able to be up and attend
to my work 1t is truly splendid remedy I viii
always thank you and my God for such relief
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

:: JAMES MCCARTHY. 14s Breczinridge Street, De-
troit Mich, writes u purchased at the drug
q DrakG nsv 1nbs Wine and find UNI
do all. claim for other complaints. I am recon-
mending; it to my friends. and wish you every
cess for your wonderful medicine" .7!4s,:. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

T. W. MOORE, Monticello, MINI, writes: -Four bot
ties Of DEass Pal9etto Wine has cured me Of Ca.
years and spent hundreds of dollars with the best
veil man aip ana ennot thank yo sneush have
Recommended brakes Palmetto Wine to nine persons
who now taking it with good results. One young
woman Il Montieeilo, given to die with Bad;
der TrouPle by Minneapolis specialist and he and
local. doctor said they could do more for her.
Her father got a bottle Of brakes Palmetto Wine.
and she has now taken 1t week and is rapidly
covering. write this out Of gratitude to you.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Department of Insurance.

Whereas the Buffalo Commercial insurance
Company. a corporation organized under the laws
of New York, has fully complied with the proYf-
sions Of the laws Of this state. relative to the
admission and authorization of insurance conf
panies of its class. 4. ~. ~ sS Y
Now. Therefore, I. . tile undersigned, Insur~
ance Corpnissioner, do hereby empower and au-
thorize the said above named company to trans
act its appropriate business of fire. insurance in
the State of Minnesota, according to the laws
thereof ~ until the thirty-first day OF January.
otherwise legally terminated prior thereto.
In testimony whereof. + have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my official seal at ST, Paul,
this: 30tK day Of January. a. b: 1904
ss, ELMER H.. DE,ARTff,
Insurance Commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

SQUIRE; cLARDY, -The Arlington" Hot Springs,
Ark, writes After using brakes Palmetto Wine
seventeen days have sick stomach, and bowels
have. become, regular clockwork, digestion is
good once more. and gaining in weight. Use
this for the good it will do some other sufferer
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
, Because of

Quality, purity, quantity, freedom
from smoke and a reasonable price,
the best. and most economical fuel
| to-day is gas house coke.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MISS FLORENCE GORDON Braymer Mo- writes:
Z have for several been troubled with catarrh
OF the head and throat until my voice. which
spells which lasted sometimes for two days. Since
beginning the of brakes Palmetto Wine have
not had even slight attack and feel sure am
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11
RAILROAD NOTES.

Beginning March 1 the Burlington will put on
an additional California tourist car on account
of the low one-way eolonsts' ia ties. . s.,j
The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic reports
falling off in gross ealnfngs for 1903. They
were $3,937.13 in 1902 and SIS, 0e71 in 1903.
The Mlwaukee's report of So, O3S, 642. 10 Min
nesota earnings for 1909 shows a slight falling
OFF as compared with Sc, OS2 97Oa the year be-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

i, MRS M: E. GIyENs;n Jackson Tenn, writes:
"Drake's Palmetto Wine has relieved my stomach.
My sons wife, at Mounds ILL., having the doctor
ad n se % ne en og n
can eat anything she wants without hurting her.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

MRS. " L. ARNOLD, Wales Mass. writesi II have
taken your Wine for Inflammation of the bladder and
cured of that trouble besides feeling much better
in every way"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

A Free trial bottle alone has
brought heath a7dvig0s' to many,
SD yOss owe ID TO yourself to prove
what IL will eaO I'm your case. Call
AT folio wing aks'szggEsf today for
free test bottle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

8. K BROWN, Easton, Pa writes: IT have never
found the equal of brakes Palmetto Wine stonach
trouble and constipation. and it is invigoratng as
tonic. 1t is the best and cheapest medicine have
found" T. 49, ~. 81 ~ =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

R. W. BLACKBURN, Butler. Tenn: writes: my
liver hurt me; had giddy spells; I hadto get up
ach were In dreadful fix brakes Palmetto Wine
has relieved nae. Of every trouble
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

General Passenger Agent f. l. Whitney of
the Great Northern. returning from the coast;
reports that for occasional cool spell
that state are excellent 49, ettL'~s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

GAMBLE & LUDWIG, Sd and Hennepin.
J. O.. PETERSON, 1901 Wash. av S.
:, HUHN'S. DRUG STORE, Twelfth and
Western avenue.
A. J. Kline, 2600 Bloomington avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

NJ r. LANE. Glencoe, ILL.,, writes: 1T have lived In
Florida several years. and know from experience the
value Of Palmetto fruit. brakes Palmetto Wine has
the real taste and result of palmetto. In extreme
constipation it relieves without gripping and cures"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

a. JOHN A. ERWIN, Rooikwood. Tenn, writes: 1T was
sufferer with my stomach for twenty years Tried
many doctors and had my stomach washed out, but
got relief until began taking your brakes Pal
metto Wine .-'-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

A1URv1L MOODY, oranseburg. S c.. writes: 'zafter
taking your sample bottle of brakes Palmetto Wine
felt sudden change in my feelings God bless
telling it other suffering people. only wish
every sufferer In the land knew OF brakes Palmetto
Wine"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

We give ynu a FREQ bottle ia fosf
this wonderful tonic Palmetto
medicine. II is q boon to disease
laden pain-ridden mon and
women.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

J. F. DANEK, Plymouth, corner Wash
ington.
H. 6. KRUCKERBERG, 27o1 q Twenty
fifth street.
3. H. WEINHoLD, Sixth and Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

6. a. sSCHMID University Drug Store),
Ss40t Fourteenth avenue Sc.
: CARL STEVENSON, Eighth and River
side avenue ~,
F. K KNRKER, 500 Plymouth avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-11

GERMAN INSURANCE CoMPANY-Prncipal
Office Freeport III. (0rganized in 1869 @.
O.. Collmann, President VIM. Trembor, Secre.
| Insurance Commissioner. Cash capital $780,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03

BURNT CORK OF COMMERCE
Small Feetory in New York supplies
Minstrel Compnnles-iiusine
said 90 Be Declining.

There is a small factory on the Bo"ely
where burnt cork used by minstrel COM
panies and black-facod artists OF the
present day is manufactured. The Dusi-
ness was started in 1877 by I'd. Miiis'
an old minstrel. When be died his widow
took charge About seven years ago
she retired. selling out to German
who used to be a watchman IN oneoi lhe
Bowery variety theaters. The business
is still run In her name.
"The decline of minstreisy,' said the
factory proprietor 10 the New York sun
reporter. has injured this industry
great deal. but am still able to make
fair profits. There is only one otheI
firm. somewhere out west. that manuiac-
lures the stun. and the competition does
not do me much harm. and am able 20
get along. OF course. the business is not
what il used 20 be. but with the ADVENT
of modern theaters and the introduction
Of incandescent lights it might be worse
In former years most Of the min
strels used 10 burn old corks over the
gas and use them. But the introduction
Of electricity has done away with that.
Mlnstrels now prefer the prepared CORK
because It IS handler and cheaper The
stuff sells for so cents a pound, and this
quantity IS sufficient 10 last for months.
The cost of manufacture is small. and II
l had enough customers would be able
TO earn plenty Of money"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03
VETERNS IN LIFE.

On the United States penson roll OF the
Topeka agency IS the name Of man who
has served in three wars and is lOOyears
old. He is Thomas E. sauls, Of Webb
City. Mo. where he conducts little shoe
shop and makes a living IN spite Of his
100 years.
Segt John Martin, the only survivor
of Gen. Clusters regiment engaged In the
battle of the Big Horn in 1877, has just
been placed on the retired list OF the
army. Two hundred and seventy-seyen
OF his companions were killed during the
engagement
WI. Hannah, who resides at Corning,
Tehama county, Cal, is undoubtedly the
oldest active carpenter in the United
states. II not IN the whole world. He Is
over 1O3 years Of age, but is still in good
health and able TO get around as lively
and DO as much work as many crafts
man half a century younger.
soulre Thomas Poe, Of Rushyille, Ind,
has tust celebrated his ninety-second
birthday. He is still active and attends
10 his duties as justice Of the peace with
regularity and HIS decisions are regarded
throuqhout the region as uniformly fair
and judicial He has occupied the once
Of Justice Of the peace in the town for 4'
years.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03
MENELIK A REAL MONARCH.
Holds Undisputed sway over His
Chieftains-IIis chief Interest
Lies In Military Annirs.

Menelik Of Abyssinia is a man Of dark
compexlon, grizzled whiskers and beard.
a pleasant smile and very determined
Jaw. The general expression Is amiable
and intelligent and confirms the general
opinion that he is the most liberal-mind-
ed and progressive man in his dominion.
He Is evidently not given up to eiiem-
mate luxury, and the nearest way TO his
heart is said to be through the latest
invention in military weapons. lie has
thoroughly subjugated the entire coun-
try and turned Il from a mass OF petty
tribes and chieftains TO united and pow
erful country, in which he holds undis-
puted sway.
The name OF Menelik commands re-
,nect TO the uttermost end Of his wide
domlnions, and not leaf falls without
his consent. His great aim has been "a
get his country well armed and ammu-
nitioned. and OF war supplies Of all sorts
he IS said to have a goodly supply stored
in the interior.