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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Juncts of a gymnasium within reach. If you can go up the rope hand over hand, you are good gymnast.
 An ingenious woman once completed an attic gymnasium by making q rowing machine out of chairs and two brooms She fastened the chairs three feet apart. sat on the floor between them and thrust the brooms through the rounds. bringing them somewhat in the position of oars. Then she went through the motions Of rowing. She certainly deserved all the vigor that her ingenuity and persever- ance brought her.
 Answers to Correspondents.
 l.. M-Your hair is evidently run down." It often needs to be toned up just as your whole system does. Falling of the hair. dandruff (one form of which you appear to have. judging from your description) and the abnormal oiliness are all symptoms of an unwholesome condition of the scalp. Before you begin any treatment. give 1t a good cleansing. Brush the scalp thoroughly. working out all the dandruff. A comb is as good as brush for this purpose, if you use it with sidewards motion, lifting the dan drun instead of scraping the scalp. Next, brush the hair itself thoroughly. The hair should always be cleaned in this way before the shampoo. Wash it with green soap once a month. but go through the brushing process every week.
 NOW as to the tonic. One of the quinine tonics or pure alcohol ought to be bene- ncial to you. either will have somewhat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

The Prescription of Specialist. For more than ten years Feminala was only available through the private and sanitorium practice of an eminent special. ist Now druggists sell and guarantee It. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Pre-nventory Sale in Our Clothing and Gents
 Furnishing Department.

reducing stock hand stock
 
 
    al Great Nesigee andsi osoms We 70 fancyS in  ito a bargan rom
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

| FOR RENT-Two OF three large UNFINISHED
rooms, second floor; light housekeeping. 1929
Pennsylvania ave. NV. mh27-3t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-SaleSrnen; several specially statesmen
whom sI00 per week won't give heart trouble
SECRETARY LANDER, Equitable Bldg, st.
Louis. II
WANTED Experienced travelling salesman, with
clean record 70 all vacancy about April ];
large established Cleveland house, high commits
sion contract with S25 weekly advance while
travelling. " T. HODGMAN < CO., 90 TO DC
Prospect st. Cleveland. Ohio. u
WANTED-3 travelling statesmen; SIS per month
and expenses absolutely guaranteed. PREMIUM
CIDER CO., ST. Louis, no. II
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
BIRDS, DOGS, ETC.

FOR SALE pnaries, breeding cages, parrots-
cats, dogs, fancy poultry, ineubatolz, brooders
KTiI oyBteT shell. goldfshes and aquariurna
etc. sCHAnD'S PET ANIMAL STORE. 7ls I2ti
Il. az, Ae16-tf
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FOR RENT-Tiree furnished back rooms. 60
st., opposite Government Printing Ofiee NV. 1
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FOR RENT-Entire second floor, four rooms
bath, and linen closet; south front. facing
park; large rooms; high ceilings; references.
80 st, 1t
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FOR sALE-sEwING MACHINES.

FREE-FREE-For the next ten DAYS, we will
give new $50 sewing machine TO the lady
who sends the name and number Of the Oldest
sewing machine in Washington. Address ROB
ERTSON & BICKERTON. So II st. NV, Relic
Department. 1lh2b-4t
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WANTED-Room and board; reasonable, as
companion In refined home. Address BOX 45s,
this office. Il
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SITUATIONS wANrED-MALE.

WANTED-Position Of any kind by young man
can furnish best references Address BOX $50,
this Office II
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wANrED-RooMS.

WANTED-Two UNFINISHED rooms; light house
keeping; cheap. Address BOX ss7, this Office.
IT
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WANTED-Refned gentleman desires room in
private family, with youn~ people Address
BOX 4T6. this Office. 1t
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FOR RENTING large sunny front rooms,
newly furnished; gentlemen preferred 1907 10th
ST nv Il
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FOR RENT-ThTee unfinished rooms and bath,
second floor; children 213 st. ne
mh21-2t
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wANTED-By young married couple large I'M
furnished room, with board, in southwest, within
reasonable distance Of Arsenal; state price. Adj
dress BOX ass. this Office. 1t
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HELP wANTED-MALE & FEMALE

WANTED-Clerks who understand prosecuting
pension claims Address stating age. expert
ence, and wages expected. PENSION ATfOR-
NEY. this Office. mh26-st
WANTED-some irst-class vestmakers. p IT,
SNYDER CO. III Pa ave. NV. mh2B-st
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WALL PAPER.

Rooms PAPFRED. si.75 UP-HoIise painting.
lowest prices CARLISLE BROS, lIo5 9TH St.
ne; phone East SOD. mhZl-3t
ROOMS PAPERED 2095 cheaper than other
firms; work guaranteed. Address postal. Il
HEWITT, Gil Fast Capitol st. mh27-St
ROOMS PAPERED FROM s. Up; work guaran-
teed Wa p. HINT. 467 G st. NV. mnzT-7t
ROOMS PAPERFD, $40 up: work guaran-
teed Drop postal. R. B. BATES. 30 R st.
NV mhls-l5t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED-By dressnaker, a furnished room IN
the northwest. Address BOX ass this once. It
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

For RENT-Large front hall room; large closet ;
reference given; third fat. 6l5 Massachusetts,
ave nw. 1t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR SALE-Drop-head Machines $40; good ma
chimes, s. up; me new drop-head machines, s8o
up; on credit; SOC per week. DAVIS SEWING
MACHINE AGENCY. AS "A St sW.: open until
p. m. mh27-st
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED-Twenty teams for steady work haul
ing brick; can make not less than $3.50 Der
day Apply POTOMAC BRICK Co, Addison
va, OF 1913 G. st. NV; phone Main 2844
mh25-5s
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FOR RENT-Two furnished r0oms, suitable for
gentlemen. 1926 Ilth nv. nlh27- st
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FOR RENT-One large front room, parlor floor;
suitable for two young men; one large back
room, second floor, southern exposure. SD II
81. 1t
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

s. KANN, SONS & co. require expert
enced salesladies in the following de-
paTtments: Laces, Wash Goods, Hosiery,
Muslin Underwear, White Goods. ToileL
ply before 10 a. m. TO the SupeTintend-
en-
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FOR RENT-EALLS.

FOR RENT-A nice, large, and well lighted
hall, on second floor; suited for secret So
cities: terms reasonable Apply to MANAGER,
033 st. NV. nh24-4t
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| FOR RENT-Three nice rooms, third floor;
light housekeeping. 300 Eye 81. NV. mh27-3t
FOR RENT-TNwo large unfinished rooms with
water, 50. Store and cellar for rent cheap.
| 1916 18th st. NV. 1t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR sALE-soda fountain, onyx, feet long.
10 syrup, soda 4 mineral faucets; mirror
top; IN good condition. Address BON MARCHEs
SIG Ith 81. NV. IL
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR SALE-New mahogany Regina music boz
and cabinet. s,Ee l55z-inch disc, with Y tuns
discs. for S45; original cost $40. Address BOX
as. -his Office. mh27-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

wANTED-Two good scrub women at once.
SIS eth st NV. mhzo-5t
WANTED-white girl for general housework.
Apply Is Seaton st. ne. nh2o-2t
WANTED-A young white girl 10 assist with
homework; no washing. 1922 5th st. NV NV
mh26-3t
wANTED-A young white girl for light house
work; bring references. 1920 U st. NV.
mh26-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR FENT-Th rooms and bath same floor,
light housekeeping. 1113 You st. mh27.3t
FOR RENT-Unfurnished room, second floor and
bath. 4l9 Sd NV. It
FOR RENT-second floor. three rooms, SD. S23
St NV 1t
FOR RENT-Two or three large unfinished
rooms, second floor; light housekeeping. 1929
Pennsylvania ave. NV mh27-3t
FOR RENT-Entire second floor, four rooms,
BATH and linen closet; south front. facing
park; large rooms; high ceilings; references.
FOR RENT-Three nice rooms, third floor;
light housekeeping. 300 Eye St. NV. mh27-St
FOR RFXT-Txo large uafIrnished rooms with
water. 50. Store and cellar for rent cheap
lsl6 18th st. NV. It
FOR RENr-Two bright, clean, newly papered.
communicating rooms; light housekeeping; rent
$40 to desirable tenant. Apply after 8 p. m,
1910 New Hampshire ave. mh2T-St
FOR RENT-Three UNFINISHED rooms and bath,
second floor; children 213 E st.
mh27-2t
FOR RENT-Unfurnished rooms for housekeep-
ing; newly papered and painted: modern i'm
provements; summer prices 225 st. NV.
mnzl-5t
For RENT-Three unfinished rooms; heat,
gae for cooking; back porch. l5s d st. ne.
Tnh27-3t
FOR RENT-Flat Of Eve rooms complete and in
perfect order. Apply 200 East Capitol st.
mh2T-3t
FOR RENT-House, partly furnished or unfur-
nished; rocners in house. 2l3 G st. NV. 1t
FOR RENT-Two unfinished communicating
rooms, third floor front; nice closets. gas, use
Of bath: close to Library 3. & o. depot and
G. P. o.; suitable for two men; non-house-
keeping; terms reasonable. Address BOX jS5,
this Office. 1t
FOR RENT-Two rooms and hall on first floor,
for light housekeeping; cheap rent. slS 18th st.
nv. IL
FOR RENT-Two furnished, also three unfur-
nished rooms, light housekeeping. 125 c St ne
NM. OF
FOR RENT = Three rooms. third floor; back
porch; private family; adults only. S3Z f -
ne. 1t
FOR RENT-TYvo large unfinished rooms, sec
ond floor; bath and gas; $40 per month. 4ol
G ST. ne mb26-@t
FOR RENT-Central location, 424 9Th st. NV.
opposite park; three bright unfinished rooms,
Sl2 month; also dining room and kitchen; rent
in exchange for board. mh26-2t
FOR RENT-Unfurnished, second floor rooms;
modern house. 1872 18th st. NV. mh26-St
FOR RENT-Three pleasant communicating
rooms and bath: southern exposure; three large
closets; light, heat and gas for cooking; Sl4i
no children. 3l2 y = ne mh2s-2t
ROOMS, furnished or unfinished, for house
keeping: second floor. Is st. Sc. mh2s-st
FOR RENT-Entire third floor SIS; heat ana
gas; one large alcove front room, second floor,
SO. 500 II s.. NV. mh26-3t
FOR RENT-TWo unfinished rooms; light
housekeeping; southern exposure; children;
81. elS st. NV. mh2o-St
FOR RENT-Two unfuTnished rooms, third floor;
light housekeeping singly. 12s5 9th ST.
mh2e-3t
FOR REST-Three rooms, light housekeeping,
$40. 1925 nth ST. NV. mh26-3J
FOR RENT-One large unfinished room, sec
ond floor front. e12 18th ST. NV. mh26-3t
FOR RENT-one nice unfinished room; s..
1905 G. St NV. mh25-3t
FOR RENT-Four bright rooms; fine location.
1926 -. W. mh25-3r
FOR RI.NT-Three desirable second story COM
nlunicat1ng rooms 1914 L ST. mh25-St
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-One nicely furnished second floor
back room, central location, next to bath, rea-
sonable. Address BOX ass. this Office. 1t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR SALE-Upright piano. S1l6s good order.
HOPWOoD, sth and K sts-; furniture packed
for shipping. mhz7-St
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED-TwO or three rooms. near B. & o.
depot, for light housekeeping; answer fully.
Address BOX 467. this Office. 1t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
STORAGE.

Why PAY MORE? We store FOX Use load.
UNITED STATES STORAGE CO.. 4i5-420-42l
10th ST. NV. mhl0-30I
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED-By couple with two children, two OF
three rooms for light housekeeping; gas, bath
suburbs Brookland pre- erred terms reasonable.
y. /. B.. 91S st. nv. mh26-St
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
FOR RENT-PIANos.

FOR RENT-Knabe and other good pianos; rea-
sonabie rates; rent applied purchase. WI.
KNABE & co. 1880 + St nv. nh20-14t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
FoR sALE-MIscELLANEous.

FOR SALE Magnificent almost ney) furnituss
% naval officer leaving city; extra large ma
hogany hall tree, SIS, cost S225; large CHARTERED
oak sideboard, $50, cost $50; extension table,
chairs, and china closet, choice at Sl1; tufted
S2S couch for $40; beautiful bedroom suites,
cost from SIS to $780, viii sell at $50 10 $50
oak rocker. 9Oc; reed rockers. $50; '-air mat
tress, pillows, mirrors, mantel cabinet, ward
robes, chifoniers, combination bookcase, parlos
suite, clocks, brass candesticks, pariOr cabinet
desks. blankets, sewing machine, folding beds:
price positively no object; must sacrifice. 90
18th ST. NV mh27-St
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

s. KAHN, SONS & co. require hands on
coats and skirts in their alteration room.
Apply to the Superintendent before 3
a. m tomorrow. II
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
DENTISTRY.

TEETH WITHOUT PLATE-No extracting, no
pain lcOk feel act, and last longer than
natural teeth: shrunken faces made normal /;
paialesa ellings. DIR, J. I. WILSON, 1908 + st.
NV. 5f-s-SsL
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED-by a lady, two unfurnished rooms
second story, for light housekeeping; state low
est price. Address BOX 454, this ONCE mh26-3
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

NANTED-Two furnished rooms for light house
keeping; reasonable; near Patent Office. Adj
dress BOX 42s, this Office. mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

s. KAHN, SONS & co. require
for their lunch g7otto several ex-
perienced MATTRESSES; bring ref
s erences. Apply 10 a. IN TO the
SUPERINTENDENT.
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
wANTED-RooMs AND BOARD.

WANTED-By gentleman, room and board on
Capitol Hill; southern exposure; $3.50. Ad-
dress BOX 40. this Office. Inh27-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

WANTED Flat on Georgetown Heights fOl
summer. Address BOX al, this Office. mh2T-3l
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WANTED-Young lady to pose; no experience
required Call Sunday. p. M 407 eth ST.. I'd
noor, room S. II
WANTED-Three cooks, chambermaid, laun-
dress. pantry maid, nurse, woman for fats. Ap-
ply IA N s.. NV It
WANTED-StenogTaphe ana Remington opera
tor: must he experienced and good speller- 9Oj
Colorado Bldg. between and Monday morn
ing II
WANTED-A girl for genelN housewOrk; snail
family. 200 East Capitol st. mh27-3t
WANTED-Girls 70 do plain sewing at home;
white or colOued- Apply 5l4 9th ST. NV
NANTED-Experienced skirt hands and ap-
prentices; paid while learning 1903 18th ST
NV. mh2i-5t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR SALE-Yery handsome CHARTERED oak side
board, $50; cost 1885, ~ood as new. s15 9Th
ST. nv mh27-st
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR ExChANGE-A handsome new
country place. near Blue Ridge Mountains, IA
hours ride from city; les than cost TO Gloss
state. MOUNT VERNON APARTMENT IS.
nnh26-2t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-second floor furnished, convenient
for housekeeping, cheap, near d st. car line.
All Sd st. ne. It
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

For RENT-Three unfinished rooms; heat,
gar for cooking; back porch. l5s st. ne.
nh27-3t
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FOR RENT-UNFURN1sHED ROOMS.

/ Fol- E.ENT-T Three rooms and BATH same hoor
/ light housekeeping. 1113 You st. mh27-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT UNFINISHED room, second soor and
bath. 40 Sd NV. 1t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light house
keeping. 1921 New York ave. NV. mh27-3t
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FOR RENT-Two bright, clean, newly papered.
communicating rOoms light housekeeping; rent
$40 to desirable tenant. Apply after p. m,
1910 New Hampshire ave- mh2T-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-Two medium-sized front and bacl
rooms. 1910 llth ST NV. IT
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FOR EXCHANGE.

E0lI
Bon f5s, this Office mh2I-St
FOR EXCHANGE-Small rooTn second floor, in
exchange Tor algebra lessons SEQ 9Th St NV.
mh27st
FOR HANGE-Orchard. grapes, small fruits.
ten-room house; high ground; churches, schools;
electric road viii trade for small city prOpertys
no agents Address BOX 49, this Office IL
FOR EXCHANGES acres river front farm,
three miles Colonial Beach, Va, for small In
proved place near city town, OF FOR Wash
ington property. Address II. MILLS, Room E23.
p O. Department mhzo-St
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FOR RENT-217 X st. NV, rooms, furnished
complete for housekeeping; ID floor front; heat,
gas, bath. mh27-2t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-Unfurnished rooms for housekeep-
ing; newly papered and painted: modern i'm
provements; prices. 225 d st.
mh2I ct
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-Front room, southern exposure, 81
6S3 Eye ST. NV. mh27-4t
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FOR RENT-secOnd floor, three rooms. SD. s2s
9 81. NV. 1t
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FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished rooms. CAS-
Florence 81. ne. miiZ7-3t
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

FOR RENT-404 N st. NV, large second floor
front room; also hall room II
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FOR RENT-FURN1sHED ROOMS.

FOR RENT-One or two parlors opposite Ar
lington Hotel s2l Vermont ave- NV. mh27-3t
FOR RENT-Large second-story front room and
other small rooms. 7OS 18th 81. rw. mh27-3t
FOR RENT-Tvo furnished rooms for light
housekeeping or win rent separate. Inquire at
tailor's, sl3 18th ST. NV. 1t
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SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-By an experienced dressmaker who
uses the latest French system, few more nne
dresses to make; fitting guaranteed; prices rea-
sonable. NINE. PEROTT, 434 Que st. NV
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-09
SHEEPFOlD AND PtCCERY.

Pettirg sheep is almost as good as
feeding them.
A hog naturally is clean animal;
man has made him dirty.
For satisfactory results in any flock,
the ram must be thoroughly we'll bred
and typical of the breed he represents.
Salt should be in constant supply.
Sheep like good, clean and warm quar-
tiers in winter and plenty of good fod-
der
There is a great difference between
oily and gummy wool. A sheep with
oily wool will keep fat while one with
gummy wool will grow thin or even per-
ish.
Pure water and plenty of it is relished
by hogs. But don't make them drink
great quantities, of thin slop in cold
weather for the sake of the grain Bet
ter feed both separately.
Buckwheat middlings are a good feed
for hogs, but they make rather more
econ omical gains on corn and wheat
feeds. Buckwheat hulls are not fit for
any kind Of stock. They make good lit
ter for the poultry house ard the fowls
pick out any good stuff in them.-Farm
and Home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-09
A POT HUNTER.
What II wrong with the picture:
SPARING LOBSTER MOTHERS.
New Law in Maine for Their PrOtec-
ton Said to BE Giving Good
Results.

The lobster is getting to be bigger
Maine, engaging much of the legisla-
lures attention, and providing a living
tor hundreds of men. It's value and in
fluence may be gathered from the fact
that in 1903 no fewer than 494 ,691 lob
sters were taken in Maine waters, a catch
valued at 81 ,21 3a49, while Maine dealers
imported 100000 Holsters from Nova
Scotia to help fill orders from the big
cities, says Bangor report.
When the Maine legislature passed
what is known as the seed lobster bill
it did the best piece of work possible
Tor the preservation CT the fish in these
waters The law provides that the state
shall purchase from fishermen all seed
Holsters caught, and, when the fish can
not be turned over TO the United States
government hatcheries, shall liberate
them in the waters where caught.
Under this law. the state fisheries de-
partment purchased in 1903 up to No.
vember 80, 14,173 seed Holsters. OF this
number 1925 have been paid for by the
government. their eggs taken at the
Gloucester hatchery and the mother lob
sters returned. with the fry, to Maine
waters; 6,S01 have been paid for by the
United States government and placed
in pond at Bristol. Me-. to be used at
the hatchery now building at Booth
bay, and the remaining SAT- have been
liberated in Maine waters where they
were caught.
In all 1888 Holsters were taken the
second time, bought and liberated. u
the third time and two the fourth time.
When bought and liberated the Sec
ond time the middle ripper of the tail
is punched. leaving one small hole; the
third time purchased a second hole is
punched, and SO on. Under the law
there is no inducement for the fisher
men to remove the eggs and sell seed
Holsters with market Holsters, because
the state pays Is per cent. more than
the market rates.
Each female lobster carries from TO-
600 to 10000 eggs. AT the low average
OF 10000 eggs each the state has, there
fore. by the purchase of IA 900 seed lob
sters. saved 2S0,0OO,0OO eggs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-09

tlCn OF commonplace Criminals. with
very little claim to anything like orig
inality. Under the direction OF mas.
ter-piotter like Number One, it had nc
doubt been formidable and pow erful
organization: but since that arch
scoundrel had, through my instrument
tally, been sent to his account, the
whole company seemed falling to
pieces for want of a capable head.
Number Two, who was ambition. of
assuming the dead chiefs mantle, was
clearly an INSCRIPTIONS rascal, but
that he had any special gifts as ar
organizer and director had yet to be
proved. The fact that when arrang-
ing for the meeting which was about
to take place, he had forgotten to give
instructions upon such important
a significant testimony of his incapa-
bility for details. Such an omission
could never have taken place under the
Craftsmanship of Number One. Had
that artist in crime been at the head
OF affairs, it is very doubtful whether
| should have been allowed to put foot
inside the house at Fassett Square;
nor would the little maneuver by
which I had frustrated the attempt to
wreck Lord Cranthorpe's residence
have been quito SO easy of accomplish
ment.
I did not forget that Number One
had not failed to discover my pres
ence in the Southend train on the
very first occasion on which I had at
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-03-09
CACTI AND THEIR WAYS.
Are the CameIs Among Vegetables
and Take Up All the Moix-
ture to He Had.

Perhaps those who are not very well
acquainted with the cactus family,
knowing it only by the slips and odd,
crooked branches they see in small pots
IN florists shops or the sunny windows
or their mammals old-fashioned friend,
might find out many interesting things
ABOUT 1t II they would study it up lit
tie, says the New York Tribune.
10 begin with, cacti are desert plants
altogether They are built to hold
great deal of water, so that, no matter
how long it is between rains, they never
nave to go thirsty. The giant cactus,
(Whlch often grows to a. height of so or
W leet without branch, is more like a
great, jelly like tube or cylinder covered
over with barbed wire, than like plant
The purpose of the long. stout srines
ranged up and down the whole length OF
the tall cactus is to protect its soft body
IRON injury. But for these spines buff
falo and other large animals would
break the plant down and the Indians
would destroy many more than they
now do. for the sake of the water sccre-
ted in their honeycombed interiors.
when it does rain on the Arizona,
Mexico and New Mexico deserts, the
cactus roots, which spread out for great
distances in every direction, just under
the surface of the soil, suck up all the
moisture they can and send it up into
the tall, spike-covered reservoir above
ground, where it stays in the pulpy cells
until the long drought comes. Then,
while all the smaller plants around are
whiting and dying, on the hot sand, the
cactus strands straight and strong, u.s.
ing up the water that it has already
stored against this time of need.
The cactus is the camel among veg
etables. Camels, you know, drink a
great many gallons of water before they
start On long journeys across the desert,
and then they do not suffer from thirst
as other animals DO on the sunny, sandy
marches. This is just what the cacti do.
The liquid which they store is not pure
water, but has sweetish taste like the
juice of raw, green corn. Despite the
prickles, Indians and travellers across
the western desert often have to find
their only drink in the heart of the
thrifty cactus.
Being so full Of moisture, cacti are
very heavy, and plant about twelve
feet high will often weigh more than a
thousand pounds. For thousands of
miles in Arizona there is not tree or a
leaf to be SEEN the only living thing in
sight being the sentinel-like cacti.