Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, November 18, 1899, Page 3

| } | UNDER A ROT IRE? omar menor Te ge cen ee ee eee A HOT FIRE | HOBART STEADILY IMPROVES. GEN. WHEATON’S EXPEDITION LANDS AT SAN FABIAN. Was the Most Spectacular Affair of Its Kind Since Shafter's Disem- barkation at Daiquiri—Co-opera- tion of Troops and Navy Was ‘Complete—Insurgents Were Driv- en From Strong Intrenchments Running—Many Prisoners Taken. Mani Smee . Noy. 12.—The landing of the n troops at San Fabian Tues- yas the moSt spectacular affair ‘of its kind since Gen, Shafter’s disem- barkation at Daiquiri. The co-opera- Sion of the troops and the navy was complete. The gunboats maintained a terrific bombardment for an hour, while the troops rushed waist-deep throv the surf under a heavy but badly aimed rifle fire from the insur- gent \renches and charged right and left, pouring volley after volley at the fleeing rebels. Forty Filipines were captured, mostly non-commissioned officers. 4everal insurgent dead and five wounded were found in a building whic hha ad sffered considerably from -drya7 dem em sh et sh hm t bei mbardaent. The town was well fortifi d, Mhen the transports arrived in the f they found the gunboats Prince- nuington and others waiting. consultation with Gen. Wheeler, Knox, of the Princeton, and Commander Sheridan, of the Ben- ni . anchored on the shallow two ‘s off shore. The gunboats formed line inside, the Helena, Callao and nila close in shore. With the first bombardment the small boats © filled rapidly without confusion by Maj. Cronite’s battalion of the Pwenty-third infantry and Capt. on ef the Thirteenth in- the lines of boats toyed shoreward the Gunboats Poured fr ull force of their batt s into the scon causing the insurgents ugh the burrows dug back About 200 men held t hes, to flee th f the trenches, their pleecs il the keels of the boats grated on the shore, when their mauser bullets commenced to sing overbead, he Lattalions fcrmed in good order. 4. Buck, with Pierce’s and Patton's companies pursued the insurgents on the left into the bamboo thiskets. On the right wa to the towns mmanding, or- s the bridge, and 3 staf, led Cole- an’s and Bllictt’s compan’ of the 'Phirteenth and Shield’s company of the Twenty-thire, who be d splen- didly under their first fire, into the town, which was found to be nearly dese i Spariarc n0 had hidden in the buf- falo willo and who came shouting delightedly toward the Americans. Two companies of the Thirty-third had a skirmish along the Dagupan road with the retreating Filipinos. Maj. Shields. the staff, with his com- tured several insurgents s camped in the rain during in the merning Gen. red his headquarters rtered his men in the houses and sent the Captured Filipinos beyond the outposts with orders not turn, T he inhabitants the re call and si i Aguinaldo nes a Becret boat in the Tonga river, near Longpo. for use in flight when he finds capture inevitable. Wednesday s devoted to reconnaisanc Maj. ogau went northward to Santa Tom- is abd burned the Filipino bar Ss. Capt. Buek’s Thirteenth went to San Jacinto and disposed of small bands. M h's Twenty-third went toward Magdalan, on the Dagupan road, and had several sharp fights with small parties. They killed eight men, brought in twenty prisoners and had five men wounded. The San Tomas road seems to be the only possible means of re- treat for a large body north from ‘farlac, and Gen. Wheaton commands it. The insurgents of this section are going to reinforce ‘Tarlac. yt. Chenoweth and Lieutenants n Horne and Brantford, with two companies of the Nineteenth regi- ments, reconnoitering. northeast of Malabaeal, attacked and routed a bat- talion of insurgents, killing twenty- nine of them. Three Americans were avounded. It has been raining hard throughout the week, handicapping Generals Law- ton and MacArthur. The transporta- dion is the chief difficulty. Maj. Bell has been engaged in an- other exuloit with the insurgents. While scouting with five scouts and two men of the Thirty-sixth infantry and Lieut. Hawkins and twenty men of the Fourth cavalry, he crept behind a trench containing 100 Filipinos, rode them down and killed and wounded twenty men and captured six. He also brought back thirty Mausers. to re Smashed a Safe. Melvern, Kan., Nov. 12.—The safe and office furniture of the Melvern ‘pank were demolished by an- explosian of dynamite touched off by robbers who looted the “place, ‘securing “$600 in money and several thousand dollars in notes and checks. No clue. Furniture in a Blaze. Hartford City, Ind., Noy. 12.—A fire broke out in J. L. Hoover's furniture store in the Briscoe block yesterday and soon enveloped the entire build- ing. The loss will aggres ate $50,000. pines Crop a Failure. , Ind., Noy. 12.—Indiana cel- ery ers, at the head of whom is William Glazer of this place, say the y crop of Indiana and Michigan is pract: ally a failure. The plants were pligkted by hot weather in September, Will Accept. London, Nov. 12. — Regarding the pie rican challenge to the Oxford and Cambridge Chess clubs, just arrived, the university officials say they have no doubt of its acceptance, but it will ‘mot be decided for a fortnight. His Wife Very Much Encouraged at His Condition. Paterson, N. J., Noy. 14.—Vice Pres- ident Hobart passed a favorable night and the improvement that has been observed for several days continued yesterday. He ate solid food with relish and it promptly assimilated. With his meals he took milk and be- tween meals was given milk punches. This is a marked change from his con- dition ten days ago. At that time he was rapidly. sinking and his stomach had refused food of all kinds. Wor several Gays he lived on grapes and the juice of grape fruit, but it soon appeared that his stomach was so con- gested that he could not even take these. Mr. Hobart now spends most of his time in a reclining position, and he sleeps without the aid of opiates. The most painful and alarming feature of his illness has been his attacks of nervousness as night approaches. These attacks have decreased. Mrs. Hobart, who has spent nearly every minute of her time during the past two weeks at the bedside of her hus- band, is feeling very much encour- aged and secures more rest than for- merly, KENTUCKY Odicial Count Is Still on and Both Sides Are Confident. Louisville, Noy. 14. — The second week of uncertainty regarding the re- sult of the balloting for governor of Kentucky begins with little prospect of immediate relief. The official count has been in progress for two days and official returns from a large majority of the 119 counties have narrowed the contest down to a nose fini: Zach side claims the election of its ticket, but the estimated plurality of either side does not exceed 3,000. W hile the returns so far received fa pen Taylor the result of the count may hinge on the decision given by the county elec- tion commissioners in several places where contests have been begun on the ground of alleged irregularities. UNCERTAIN, MAY RESULT FATALLY. Knocked Out Prize Figher Remains Unconscious. New York. Nov. 14.—At the Pelican Athletic club in Brooklyn Saturday night Harry Apfel and ck Fox were matched at 188 pounds for a twenty- round centest. Apfel was knocked out in the thirteenth round and several hours afterward lapsed into a state of coma from which he has not yet ro- covered. It is claimed that When Ap- fel fell he struck his chin upon the floor, receiving a fracture. He is now lying in the Norwegian hospital at Brooklyn, unconscious, and it is said that the chances of his recovery is are doubtful. ral arrests were made yesterd: others will be made to-day. x has not yet been are rested. KILL OUTLAWS IN KENTUCKY. Turce of a Band of Self-Styled Regu- lators Shot in Fight With Posse of Citizens. Miéd.esboro, Ky., Nov. 14.—Informa- tion has been received here of the kill- ae of three mountain “regulators” by osse of citizens in Letcher county. The report brought here is that the band of mountaineers who called themselves regulators, went on a raid through the mountains, The citizens of the neighborhocd are said to have armed themselves and gone to the mouth of Boone creek, where they met the gang, and a fisht followed and y the regulators had to retreat with three of their number dead. CUBANS APPROVE GEN. woop. = ' Rumor That He Is to Be Made Civil Governor Is Exthustastically Re- ceived. Santiage, Cuba, Nov. 14.—Great en- thusi@sm has been aroused among the Cubans in the province by the an- nouncement that Gen. Wood is to be appointed to the governorship of the island when a civil government is es- tablished, and prophecies are made that injustices which have so long been practiced in the province will be corrected. HALF A MILLION LOSS. Montreal Visited by a Very Destrac. tive Fire. Montreal, Nov. 14. — Fire destroyed the biscuit and confectionery ware- house of Viau & Freere and adjoining buildings on Notre Dame street. Chief Benoit, of the fite brigade, was badly injured and a fireman named Pelletier was fatally burned. Viau & Freere are the principal sufferers. Total loss, $500,000. PROCLAIM JIMINEZ PRESIDENT. San Domingo Congress Declares Him Chief Executive of the Republic. Santo Domingo, Noy. 14.—Congress proclaimed Senor Jiminez president of Santo Domingo and Senor Vasquez vice president. They will enter into office Dec. 1, when the constitution will undergo a change. The country is quiet» and business is improving BOLD ROBBERY IN INDIANA. Masked Men Succeed in Making Away With Cash of Drug Store. Jefferscnville, Ind., Nov. 14.—In the brilliantly lighted drug store of Jobn C, Loomis two masked met covered the ¢lerk with revolvers and demanded that he open the safe. Nearly $500 was secured and the thieves escaped. Attempted Safe Robbery. Aberdeen, 8. D., Noy. 14. — An at- tempt to crack the bank safe of C. E. Corry, Columbia, was made. The safe was badly wrecked. The steel money chest inside was not opened. Four ex- plosions were heard, evidently by ex- perts who lacked time to finish mie job. Falls Into His Own Coal Mine. ‘ Clarinda, Iowa, Nov, 14. — John Maley, while looking for a spade, walked into a coal shaft in which he owned an interest near Shambaugh, Page county. He fell 115 feet and was killed. He was fifty-five years old. Burned to Death. Muskegon, Mich., Nov. 14.—The two infant sons of Joseph Edlunk, a mem- ber of the White Lake life saving crew, were burned to death in their father’s barn. It is supposed that they were playing with matches, Dews of the Northwest FLURRY IN OHIO. Claims That the Republican Candi- date for Lieutenant Governor Has Been Defeated. Columbus, Ohio, Noy. 11.—A flurry was created in potitical circles yester- day by the claims of the Democratic state committee that Patrick, Dem., had been elected lieutenant governor over Caldwell, Rep. ‘The returns show that Caldwell had been cut heavily as the result of the fight made against him by the anti-salcon league, but the Republican committee had not given the matter any serious consideration. Yesterday, however, county chairmen were asked for the vote on lieutenant governor. Returns have been received from seventy counties, which give Caldwell a plurality of 8,278. ‘The re- maining eighteen counties give Nash a plurality of 12,166, and as they are all strongly Republican, Chairman Dick claims the election of Caldwell with the greatest confidence. It is claimed Caldwell’s plurality over Patrick will not be less than 5,000. Revised figures on the head of the ticket show that Nash's plurality is 50,512. FRAUD IN KENTUCKY. Is Being Clainfed by Both Parties— Result Still in Doubt. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 11—A confusion of claims and “counter-claims, to quiet which the official count, or, perhaps, a contest before the legisiature, will be necessary, is all that is left of Tues- day’s election. Above it all vehement cries of fraud, committed or contem- plated. are heard. Each side claims the election of its ticket by a plurality of about 4,000, and presents figures to back up the claim. ‘These figures in some counties vary widely, and it is impessible to tell which side, if either, has accurate returns, ‘rhe Duke Called. Washington, Noy. 11.—The Spanish minister, Duke d’Arcola, wa the callers at the state dep It is understood that negotiations for the new treaty of friendship, com- merce and na tion have opened Madrid, and while not directly partici- pating, the authorities here are changing views upon the va | features of the tre aly Tank Wreeker Sentenced. Northampton, } Noy. 11.—In the superior court Lewis Warner, aged | sixty, who wrecked the Hampshir County National bank and the Hamp- shire Savings nk by embezzling $100,000, was sentenced to a term in state prison of not more than twelve nor less than nine years, the first day to be in solitary confinement. Rates Will Go Up. Chicago, Noy. 11. — The Central Freight a jation has decided to drop commodity rates Jan, 1 an to restore the rates which were in effect a year ago. ‘The new rates will be on an av- erage of 15 per cent higher than those now effective and will be applied to nearly two-thirds of the varieties of freight handled by railroads. 'To Fight for the Boers. Chicago, Noy. 11—Charies 8 hneider, who says he is in sympathy with the Boers and asserts that he is willing to march to the front and fight with President Kruger’s men, is organizing hh regiment to send to South Africa. Mest of the members of the regiment, he says, will be veterans of the Franco-Prussian war. Walter Cook Bound Over. Sioux Falls, 8S. D., Nov. 11.—Walter Cook, the young nian who last Monday evening fired two shots at Joel Jones wwas bound over to the next term of the cireuit court on the charge of assault with intent to kill. In default of bail he was sent to jail. Cook is a native of Jamica. He has been here since September. peta eae eee Secret Treasure Unearthed. Tipton, Ind., Nov. 11- —While work- men were excavating preparatory to laying a foundation for a new home for Jacob B. Tilgas, a farmer, they un- earthed an iron kettle containing $1,-" 000 in gold. It is supposed that the treasure was secreted by the late fath- er of the present owners many years ago. Warships Sail. Washington. Nov. 11. — The Marble. head has sailed from Acaulpaco for San Juan, Costa Rica. At that point she will be in cable reach should the outlook in Columbia require sudden movement. The Machias has sailed from Gibraltar for Port Said on her way to Manila. —_———_————_ Sidewalk Gave aWy. Colembus Junction, Iowa, Nov. 11.— By the giving way of a sidewalk yes- terday one hundred persons who were watching a parade in honor of the re- turned Iowa volunteers were precipi- tated into a cellar. -No one was fatally injured but all were badly bruised. Must Pay for His Slip. New York, Noy. 11—Alderman Ja- cob G. Vélton of Brooklyn was fined $250 by United States Judge Thomas for signing a pension youcher without the presence of subscribed witnesses. At first he pleaded not guilty, but later he charged his plea to guilt, Knocked Oct by McCoy, Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 11. — Kid Me- Coy knocked out Jack McDonough of St. Paul, Minn., in the fourth round of what was to have been a twenty-round go at the Hawthorne club annex last night. Quiet in Samoa. Apia, Samoa, Oct. 23, via Auckland, Nov. 10. — Matters are satisfactory. The numerous groups of natives are waiting the outcome of the report of the international commission, A great- er quiet than has heretofore existed is prevailing. May Result Se usiy. Wirora, Minn., Nov. 11. — Charles Metzker assaulted Otto Engle near Sugar Leaf, a suburb of this city. Enge! is now in a critical condition. Metzker has disappeared. Saath ral swe alls ae aa LET’S GIVE THANKS. Gov. Lind Issues B Proelamation. St. Paul, Noy. 12.—Gov. Lind has is- Sued his Thanksgiving proclamation, In it he says: “The season has arrived when cus- tom and pleasant memories, as well as the sanction of positive law, admonish us to specially deyote ene day to the giving cf thanks to the author of our being for the manifold blessings en- joyed by the people of-cur state and nation, An abundant harvest, active exchange of the products of labor, in- crease and growth in wealth and popu- lation, the eomfcrt and happiness of our many homes, the growing public spirit which from year to year actuates our people to larger activity for the public good, as evidenced by our insti- tutions for the care of the defective and dependent s and the gener- ous provisions cf our system of public schools for the education and culture of our DEDD IC, are cause for most grate- ful rejoicing and thanksgiving. Let us, therefore, imsees this day, with its time-honored customs, in the spirit of him whose coming heralded ‘I ace on earth and good will toward men.’ Thanksgiving DESTROYING PINE TIMBER. Small Worm Causes Awful Havoe in South Dakota. Deadwood, 8. D., Noy. 12. — Black Hills people aré becoming alarmed at the destruction of pine timber by a small worm that made its appearance here about two years ago. The worm is about three-quarters of an inch long and a quarter of an inch through and travel in packs. The worm starts in on the outer bark of the tree, bores ‘in and drinks up the sap and the tree soon dies. ‘Government Inspector G. A. Steele has recently investigated the matter and finds that 150 square miles of the finest pine timber in the Hills has been destroyed by the pest. ST. PAUL WANTS IT. Meeting of the National League of Republican Clubs. St. Paul, Nov. There will be a determined effort to secure the next meeting of the National League of Re- publican Clubs for St- Paul. “The State Nepublican league is working for this end and the Commercial elub of St. Paul is vely co-operating. The league meeting means the attendance of about two thousand delegates and the presence of many more leading Re- publicans;- in faet, the league meeting is second in importance to a national convention, The next national meet- ing will be held in the spring, at any date from April to July, as the execu- tive committee will decide. Mrst Face the Charge of Murder. Bemidji, Minn., Noy. 12.—The grand jury for Beltrami Ser brought in an indictment agairst Nelson Rust, of the Itasca state park, on a charge of the murder of William MeMullin in Octo- ber, 1898. The two were out hunting with others and Rust claimed to have mistaken McMullin for a deer and shot him through the heart. MeMullin’s brothers were not satisfied with Rust’s explanation of the accident and brought the matter before the grand jury, with the result indicated. The trial promises to be an interesting one. Not in Their Province. Sioux Falls, 8. D., Noy. 12.—Several deputy United States marshals w ho left here to investigate the reported robbery of the postottice at Garrettson, Minnehaha county, .have returned, it developing that two saloons instead of the postoffice had been broken into, The places robbed ave owned by Ed- ward Kennedy and J. There. The safe of the latter was blown open. The rob- bers secured something over $100- Spanish War Veteran Dies. Yarkton, S. D., Nov. 12. — Private Fred BE. Vinson, Company C, First South Dakota volunteers, whose home was at Burbank, S. D., died to-day of a complication of diseases. He was tak- en-sick at Manila and returned home before. his regiment, somewhat re¢sv4 ered. He met Company C here on its return and suffered a relapse- Grain Buyer Arrested. Ames, Iowa, Noy. 12.—J. G. Gingles, who has had charge of the St. Paul & Kansas City Grain company’s elevator at Collins, has been arrested cn a charge of embezzlement. The prosecu- tion is instituted by detectives of the National Surety Company of New York, which company was on his bond. Big Oil Strike in Dlinois. Carbondale, IIL, Noy. 12.—Consider- able excitement has been created in Southern Ilinois over the fact that near Texas City, Saline county, oil in paying quantities and of the very best quality has been secured at a depth of 2,000 feet. Several wells are to be sunk, Government River Survey. Winona, Minn., Nov. 12—The steam- er Alert, of the government fleet. is making 2 complete survey of the river and an inspection of all government work that has been done between this city and La Crosse. The work will not be completed until about Dee. 1, Aften an Alleged Forger. Fargo, N. D., Nov. 12. — Inspector Bingham went to Frazee, Minn., for Charles Thompson, who was arrested there yesterday on complaint of local authorities on the charge of forging two checks bearing the name of Ma- gill & Co. The Chris Grover Wrecked. Duluth, Minn., Nov. 12. — The little schooner Chris Grover, and old-timer in this harbor, but lately hailing from Marquette, was wrecked a few days ago at Split Rock river, forty miles down the north shore. Stabbed His Brother-in-Law. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Noy. 11.—In a saloon. brawl last night Dan McHugh, a brakeman, fatally stabbed Denny Gordon, 2 brother-in- -law, and made his escape. Gordon's father started the row and called in his son, who was stabbed in four places. _ = . : FIGHT WITH A MADMAN. Terrible Experience of a Woman at St. Louis. St. Louis, Nov. t4.—Im the grasp of her it.sane husband, Mrs. Ralph Reiff battled for her life from 7 p. m, last Saturday right till 2 a. m. Sunday morning. When help finally came Mrs. Reiff was so weak that she could seareely speak. She had been kept a prisoner by her husband in their third- story flat for three days. For two days of this time she was without food. There was no one on the same floor but the couple. When she attempted to leave the room her husband would sefze Ler and bring her back. A ten- ant on the floor below hearing the dis- turbans finally called on a passing po- liceman, who summoned help and then hastened to the woman’s relief. Mut- fled sounds and a woman’s ntoans could be heard as the party reaehed the third floor. Forcing the door Mrs. Reiff was found lying on the bed with her husband’s hands clutching her throat. She was struggling feebly but was unable to offer mucly resistance. The husband retained his hold until he was pulled aw BOUT WITH BANDITS. Twe OMeers Shot ard One Robber Killed. Titusville, Po. Nov. 14. — Three masked robbers blew open the . safe in a railway ticket eftice but secured only about $20. The bandits then went to a disorderly house, and en entering presented revolvers and proceeded to relieve the proprietress and inmates of what valuables they had, reported as amounting to $2,000 worth of jewels and $500 in eash. Chief of Police Me- Grath and Officer Sheehy attempted their arrest. A pitched battle ensued in which about twenty shots were fired, three of which struek Chief Me- Grath, one in the abdomen and two in the left shoulder. Officer Sheehy Was shot in the mouth, the ball pass- ing through the side of the neck and inflicting a dangerous wound. In the confusion thc robbers escaped from the house. Later the dead body of one of the robbers was found two blocks frou the s ot the combat with a FATAL EXPLOSION. Bynamite Wreeks Two and Kills a Man. low? Nov. 14. — Clntence Buildings Urbana, dynamite, which wreeked the bank and builsing and partly destroyed the Monitor office and a general store. Burrell had just opened the doors of his father’s private bank for the day’s business when there was a smothered explosion in the Monitor office, next door. He rushed into the building and a moment later a second explosion of greater force occurred. Pieces of wreckage hurled through the air by the second shock struck Burrell in the neck, decapitating him. Another mis- sile penetrated his heart. A fire fol- lowing the explosions destroyed both buildings, entailing a heavy. loss. HID HIS MONEY IN THE Search of a Dead Man's Home Re- sults in Some Surprises. Stillwater, Minn., Noy. 14. — George M. Vollmer, supposed to be rich, diet a few weeks ago, and little property could be found. His two so; who were cut off, started an investigation and the house was searched. Money HOUSE. of all kirds ard shapes was found there, estimated frem $7,000 to $10,- 000. It was hidden in cracks and , and evcrywhere. Mr. Volmer onsidered banks unsafe, ‘The hn will be kept up until every article in the house is examined, Met a Horrible Death. Kansas City, Nov. 14.— An unknown man met a horrible death just outside the dcpot yards of the Chicago Great Western railway yesterday. He jumped from a coach of an incoming passenger train and his feet caught in a freg. Wildly clutching the handle bars of the next coach his legs were torn out at the hips and his body fell limp to the ground. The man lived fifteen minutes, dying in horrible agony. Strike Adjust. Akron, Ohio, Noy. 14.—A final settle- ment of the strike at the Sterling boil- er works at Barbertown was reached yesterday and the 400 strikers will re- turn to work to-day. The terms of the scttlement are not made public. The men who were discharged last week will not be taken back. Secre- tary Bishop, of the state board of arbi- tration, was instrumental in effecting the settlement. Bartender Fatally Shot. Racine. Wis., Noy. 14.—Peter George a bartender aged twenty-six years, was probably fatally shot at an early hous yesterday by che of two Italians, whose names are not known and who are still at liberty. The shooting oc- curred at Ives, five miles north of here, and was the result of a quarrel in a saloon. George was shot three times and now lies at St. Mary's gis oa Poison in the Hash. San Francisco, Nov. 14, — Fifty pri- yates of Company K, Forty-second vol- unteer infantry were the- victims of ptomaine poisoning, and eighteen of them are now in the general hospital at the Presidio, slowly recovering from the effects of their ‘sudden indisposi- tion. The poison is suppesed to have been in the hash. Alleged. Bootlegser Arrested. Fergus Falls, Minn., Noy. 14.—C. § Dahl was brought in from Battle Lake and will await the action of the grand jury on the charge of selling liquor without a license. He is said to have been doing a large business, Dunai May Be Hanged. Jackson, Minn., Noy. 14—The jury tm the case of Albert Dunal, charged with the murder of Andrew Zeller on Sept. 24, 1899, was out three hours and brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree, She Didn't, Nowever. He—Nellie, just look at that man’ over there. I don’t think I ever saw anyone so plain. She—Hush, dear; you forget your- self!—Cleveland Leader, Tea Poisoning. Victims of tea poisoning are becom- ing alarmingly prevalent. Women de- mand the life and variety of Health, and instead of doing it naturally by building up their system they resort to tea. They should take Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It tones up the nerves, regulates the bowels aud cures dyspepsia. On Principle. “Why do you not eat sone ebicken, Mr. Gupp?’ asked the boarding-house mistress last Sunday. “Thanks,” replied the star boarder, giving up the streggle, “I never work American. “The Best is Cheapest.” We learn this from experience in every department of life. Good clothes are most serviceable and wear the longest. Good food gives the best nutriment. Good medicine, Hood’s Sarsaparilla, is the best and cheapest, because it cures, absolutely CURES, sonies all others fail. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Tours to California in Pullman Tour- is Sleeping Cars Via the Chicago Great Western to Kan- sas City and the Santa Fe Route to Los Angeles and Southern California. The true winter route, avoiding cold weather and snow blockades. Commencing Monday, Oct. 23d, and on every Monday following one of these new Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars will leave St. Paul at 8:10 a. m., via the Chieago Great Western for Los Angeles and Southern California, via Kansas City, and reaching Los Ange- Ies the following Friday morning, thus aveiding all Sunday travel. ‘These tours are personally conducted by an experienced railway official, who ac- companies the train to its destination. The ears are well equipped for a long journey, and are as comfortable as the Puilman Sleepers, while the price is only $6.00 for a double berth, less than half the price in the Standard Sleepers. For full information, inquire of J. P. Elmer, corner Fifth and Robert streets, St. Paul, Minn., cr address F’. H. Lord, General Pass. and ‘Ticket Agent, 113 Adams St., Chicago. Bang Up-to-Date. A small boy dashed breathlessly Into a merchant's office. “Is the guv’ner in?” “Yes; what do you want?” “Must see him myself. Most pertick- ler.” “But you can’t; he’s engaged.’ “Must see him immejit. Mest per- tickler.” 'The boy’s importunity got him in. “Well, boy, what do you want?” said the merchant, anxiously. “D’yer wat an orfice ‘poy ?” “You impudent rascal! No; got cne.” “No, you ain’t, sir; he’s over in Cheapside.” Boy engaged.—Tit-Bits. we've just bin run How to Ayold Colds During Winter. “This idea that many people have, that winter is an unhealthful season, is all wrong. Winter is just as health- ful as summer, if people will take care of themselves. If you want to g0 through the winter without a cold, ob- serve these few simple rules: “Don’t overheat your house, and don’t stop all ventilation. Sleep in a cool room, but keep warmly ccvered. Always take off your outdoor wraps when you come in the house, and al- ways put them on when you go out. And, lastly, just as long as there is snow on the ground, don’t go out with- out your rubbers. This last rule is the most important of all, for two colds out of three come from we-. feet.”— The Independent. Lambs Fleeced. “Well, count, have you taken in Chi- cago?” “All except ze jumps, monsieur.” “The jumps? I; don’t quite under- stand.” “Ah, monsieur, leaps. I knowk not eaksactly. “Leaps? What kind of leaps, count?” “I am ze helpless! Could it possible be ze vaults?” “Vaults? No, count; fer to the dives.” “That is it, monsieur; dives. Do they dive from ze leyee?’—Chicago News. perhaps it is ze I think you Te- Sewing Machines for 814.25. The advertisement of the John” M. Smyth Co., which appears -im-another part of this paper, should be of in- terest to everyone. The price quoted is extremely low, but the John M. Smyth Co. are thoroughly reliable and anyone dealing with them can be as- sured.that they will do as they ad- yertise. The house is one of the largest fn the country and enjoys an enviable reputation. Get their catalogue of everything to eat, wear and-use. Not to Be Bluffed. “You cali it promenahda, do you?” “Of course. What else is it?” “Then, why don’t you say lemonahd, too?” By Geerge, I do!’—Chicago Babin A Good “Blufl.” “Look here,” said the manager of the mining steck company, “we've got to keep up a bold front. How can we im- press our correspondents that we are doing a rushing business?” “We might stick our stamps on up- side down,” ventured the new clerk. + Chicago News. Accounted For. Lady—Oh! what a nice, clean little baby it is! Little Girl—Yes'’m; she’s bic twa weeks old yet!—Puck.; rd ~