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reral days ago from Holton, Kan., and went | y v : HE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, —_— BOY TAKES HIS OWN LIFE| Brooding Over tho Smmdn of an Unole | Bupposed to Be the Oause. | RESENTS THE HUSBAND'S INTERFERENCE | Prepa % Being Made to Tender | D. E. Thompson a Reeeption Before HI¥ Departure to Take His Post In Bri (From a Staft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. 25.—(Special.)—Adelbert Lemon, the 10-year-old son of Rev. H. A. Lemon of Bethany, committed suicide yes- terday afternoon by shooting himself with ® 32-caliber rifle. No cause for the act of the child is known, unless it can be ex- plained a4 the result of morbid broodings over the fate of an uncle who killed him- #elf In the same manner last August. He shot himself while he was standing by the porch of his father's house and died at 7 p. m. Physiclans who were sum- moned made hasty examination of the boy, who had shot himself in the abdomen, and determined upon an operation. The viscera had been penetrated in seven places. An effort was made to suture the wounds, but the efforts were of no avall, 8s the hemorrhage and the shock attend- ing the wound were too severe for his | frame to withstand. Before he died the boy told his parents that the idea of | sulefde had come into his tead several weeks ago and that he had been thinking of it ever since. The boy was admitted to membership in the Christian church of Bothany several weeks ago, but had not manifested any sign of unusual fervor in his_belief. A newspaper clipping giving an account of the death of the uncle by suicide last August had been in the boy's hands before the deed and undoubtedly preyed on his mind to the extent that he determined to take his ‘own life. The coromer has de- | elded that it will not be necessary to hold oa inquest. Mas Another Man. Dora Martin, with a rather at- tractive figure, was the moving cause in 8 shooting scrape which took place this morning at 7 o'clock on East O street. Her husband, John R. Martin, erigaged in An alteroation: with Reigh C. Poole over thelr rights to the affections of the woman, With the result that he was shot at twice by Poole and verely wounded in the hand. Poole was arrested and locked up At the police station pending the filing of & complaint charging him with ault with intent to kil Martin and his wife came to the city sev- ta_live at 1505 O street. His wife secured employment as a chambermald and he went to work at day labor. Something more than a week ago the wife met Poole, who wears better clothing than her husband, and forgot her vow to cling to the one whom she had wedded. A quarrel caused the couple to live apart. This morning as the wife left her room to go to work she met hér husband. Poole, who was stand- (n( near, stepped up 4 asked rtin, “What you doin’ with that woman Martin, in mild surprise at the question &8 to his right to speak to his wite, re- plied rather tartly, and the woman began to move away. Poole drew a revolver from MMs pocket and began shooting. The flrst shot broke several bones in Martin's right hand. The second «shot went wild. Martin fell to the ground and Poole ran down the street in an attempt to escape. He was arrested by an officer who was hurrying up to the scene of the shooting in to & hurry cull. in was tiken to a surgeon. His hand is badly mangled and it was neces- wary to remove several of the bones. The man who did the shooting is employed as A janitor in a downtown office bullding. Nothing 1s known as to his antecedents. Arrested on Release from Prison. James Lassing, who was sent up from ‘Washington county for horse stealing, was released this morning after having served a term of fifteen months. When he came to the city to take a place that had been promised him he ran afoul of the police and was promptly arrested and held until the Omaha train was ready to leave at 0 p. m. He was taken to the station in charge of an officer and hustled off to Omaha. Mandamus County Judge, A mandamus sult will be filed shortly to compel County Judge Waters to pay Into the county treasury fees which he has col- lected during his term of office for perforni- ing marriage ceremonies. Two of the county commf s have passed a resolution demanding that the county attorney take some action to secure the payment of these fees Into the county treasury. This con- tention 1s denled by Judge Waters, who In- sists that he s just as much entitled to the fees for performing the marriage ceremony a8 are the ministers of the gospel who per- form them. He is willing that suit should be brought to determine his right Quict at the Capita A holiday air prevailed throughout the clty today. A few business houses were closed all day. All were closed after 13 Some Quaint Features of Life. A curfous attraction at a public house near Bromley, England, is a second-hand cofftn. It was made by the vill penter, who frequently made e tor Darwin's collection. One day work being scarce the carpenter asked for something to G0 and was told by Darwin that he could make him a coffin, which he did. The ‘body of Darwin is sald to have lain in it for two days before his burial in West- minster abbey was decided upon. A new coffin was then provided and the fi passsd Into the possession of the carpenter and at his death was bought by the pub- lean. An Tndian traveler in Tibet who saw the Grand, Llama in 1882 thus described him: “The Grand Llama is a cbild of 8, with a bright and fair complexion and rosy ches His eyes ar and penetrating, the hape of his face remarkably Aryan, though somewhat marred by the obliquity of bis eyes. The thinmess of his person to the fatigue of the and to the religious du- tles ‘and ascetic observance of his estate. A yellow miter covered his hea: Jendant lappets hid his ears; and he sat with jolned palme. The throne on which he sat was supported by carved Jons and covered with silk scarfs The state officers moved about with becom- ing dignity.” *MHoney" Van Keuren tells In the New York Press of the disappointed patrons of one of New York's popular restaurants when their favorite brand of whisky gave out, The proprietor, needing more room in his cellars, gathered tpgether something like ‘100 domijohns, some full, some partly " full, of as many different brands of whisky, which be felt eobliged to keep in stock, o'clock. The hotel lobbles were deserted. Even the politicians have sought family rooftrees for the enjoyment of the Christmas cheer. Govarnor-elect Mickey went to Osceola to spend Christmas, but will return tomorrow. The merry Yule tide was ushered in with laborate ceremonies at many of the churches last night. ®Today at St. Theresa pro-cathedral mass was celebrated at § a. m program was given for the children of their Sunday schools. Talk of City Election, Active preparations are now in progress to bring out candidates for the mayorality / nomination next spring. The two wings of the local republican organization will come Into active conflict, according to a promi- nent politiclan who was seen today. Reception to D. E. Thompson. The committee that was appointed at a meeting of the Commercial club Tuesday night to prepare for a reception in honor of D. E. Thompson, the newly appointed minister to Brazil, has appointed the fol- lowing promiuent citizens of the state mem- bers of the executive committee to take the preparation for the reception in hand: W. A, Greene, Willlam Leonard, Attorney mnu Prout, E. C. Rewick, W. G. Crittenden, Sor G ¥, La Sutien, 3. € Harpham, E, K. gis L. Meyer, A. J. Cornish, J. K. T. Dorgan, George J. Woods, W. B Har: reaves, K. tephenson, W. J. Bryan, e Gaivert, 3. 1o Groens; Captain Semes Cosgri Edward Bj A H. Weir, C. L. Eaton, F. M. Hall, 'Roscoe Poung, George W. Holdrege, Funkhouser, Van Duyn, C.J. Bl J.E. Baim, Omaha; J. B.' Dinsmore, Sut- ton; J. Pope, Friend; Charles 8loan, C. Raflsback, Byron Clark, Omaha; Allen G. Fisher, M Robertson, Norfolk; Thomas Murray, Dun- bar; Edward Rosewater, Omaha; Dr. 8 F. Fairmont; J. J.' McCarthy, Ponc C. J. Bowiby, Crete; E. N. Allen, Arapa- hoe; C. B. Rogers, Wymore; A, Campbell, C. Chase, Omaha; Dan C. GIf- ert, West Point; R. B. Schnelder. Fremon Emith Calawell, Bagar; Mayor Miles, H ings; W. H. Ferguson, Hastin Alblon; H. C. 'Andrews, Kearney: claner, Shelton: M. G, 'Lge, 3hel- Ross, David City; s Holmauist, Oukl Sinaha 3 0. Walker, Ong: K. F. Kioke, West_Point; Willlam Stuefer, West Soint} Sam Wolback, Grand Island; Thomas Con- nor, Grand Island: J. D. Haskell, Wake. fleld; J. O. Milligan, Wakefield; D. Mathe- #on, ' Norfolk; George Haase, Emerson; Peter Burlett, Auburn; Charles Marshall, Douglas; 8. A. Buck, Berlin; John Stein- auer, Stelnauer; W. F. Huff, Stelnauer; T. E. McDonald, Danbury; B. E. Ashto, Danbury; F. S. Wilcox, McCook; Mr. Franklin, president Citizens' bank, Me- Coole; Moorhead & Weaver, Fallg City; F. W Samucison, Humboldt; 0. N. Cooper, umbolds J. Langdon, Gretna; A: W. (‘I-rk Paptition: ¥R Clark. Wahoo: J. Echman, Pawnee; 1. R. Gurney, Win- side; C. F. Gund, Blue Hil; F. Johnel, Blalr; ‘H. M. Child, York; A. L. Clark, Hastings; George F. Boyd, Oakdale; W. G. Gaines, St. Edward; W. 8. Clapp, Kearney; > K. Cull, Oakland; J. R, Phelan, Alliance; Weiton, Greenwood; Kearney, | Taokson: 'C. Brown, Cambridge: J. M. Cambridge; R. H. Rankin, Cam- i A Hagadorn, Curtis: L. Willets, Aima; ox, Hampton; Bradt man, ‘North Platte G Peru; L. J, Titus, Holdregs; ¥ Holdreg Titus, nldn.! (- by, Holten; lies, locum, Falls dny E. T. Fergu- ; L. B. Southwick, Friend; G. Crete; C. B, Andéraon, Crete; Creté; C. F. Calhoun, Spring- n, lnnmela Cole- n Plattsmouth; son, ' Friend; M. Murphy, k3 Deid fleld &% fard: Omata Johti W. Tri Vm W htien, 34 Tiiden: & B Hord issell, Central City. Duft, ity; Henry ll-.-n. Cohnnhm lott, Cal Yonka, Columb s Dickenson, Columbua bus; J. Houseman, Bi ley, McCool; Ra Rl w. u Friedhoff, Colum- dshaw; Ralph Stan- , Norfolk; Henry emer, Beemer; O. ter, Falls City; Capt A or; Charles Hunter, Ina w. s ‘Wilsonvi) H. G. Mille Holbrook; J. N. McPheely, Minden; Lo D! Richardson, F‘rmon(. lleeker. Greenwood By, Raratory On leans; R. l, Kllpnrlck Beatrice; F. M. W’elherlld Hebron; Dan Cook, Beatrice, CORNSHELLER TAKES AN ARM Polk Comnty Fa - Serious Accident While at Work, with OSCEOLA, Neb., 25.—(Specfal.)— | Mr. Charles Timm, a prosperous’ farmer | who lives in the valley, met with a se- | vere accldent yesterday while he was feed- | ing a corn sheller. His right arm got caught in the machinery and all the flesh below the elbow was torn away. Dr. Shaw was called to attend him and has great hopes of saving the arm, but it will never be good for much. Dec. their | Governor Savage | | #pent the day working on his message At 11 o'clock a. m. a speclal musical | On® End of the Timber is C Tonight several of the | churches had Christmas trees and exerclees | KILLED BY- HEAVY TIMBER Prominent Farmer Near Oook Meets With a Fatal Accident. POWERFUL BLOW LANDS OVER HIS HEART | &ht in the Machinery and the Loose One Flies Aronnd and | Strikes Him. | | TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 25.—(Special Tel- were at work sawing up a lot of heavy timber at the home of William Holscher, a well-to-do German farmer, five miles north- west of Cook, yesterday, when an accident occurred which cost Holscher his life. In some manner the end of a big timber was caught in the machinery and the loore end was hurled around with terrific force and struck Mr. Holscher in the side, just below the heart. He fell to the ground and expired immediately. Besides receiving serious internal injuries, three,ribs were broken. No blame for the accident at- tached to anyone. Mr. Hnlscher was well thought of in the community. He was aged about 40 years, and leaves a widow and three sons. ROBBERS LOOT KANSAS BANK Blow the Safe and Take Every Cent of Money in the Institu- tion. SUPERIOR, Neb., Dec. 25.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The State bank of Webber, Kan., seven miles south of this city, was robbed last night of $1,500 In cash. Today being a holiday the robbery was not discovered until late this morning. The vault of the bank was built of stone. The robbers dug a hole through this large enough to admit & man and then dynamited the safe, which wae inside. Getting into the safe they blew open the steel chest and got the mone They did not leave a cent. There is no clue whatever to the robbers. The bank carries ample insurance and will lose noth- ing. The bank was started just a month ago. W. R, Dick of Liberty, Neb., is pres- ident; George Scoular of this eity, vice president, and Marshall R. Dick of Liberty, Christmas day was appropria by Mount Sinal commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, in its hall in this city in the forenoon at 10 o'clock. The following pro- gram was carried out: ‘“Anclent Knight- hood,” J. R. Cain; “Grand Commandery of Nebraska,” George W. Holland; ‘‘Mount Sinal Commandery No. 8," D. D. Reaviss; “The Lambskin,” D. W. Sowles Knight and Sybollc Masonry,” W. E. Dorringtof; “Our Absent Sir Knights, A. E. Gantt; “Knighthood of the Future,” J. R. Caln, Jr. All the churches had some sort of ent talnment and treat for the children Christ- ImAs eve. Fight for Postoffice. FALLS CITY, Neb.,, Dec. 25.—(Speclal.)— ‘The fight for the postoffice is warming up at this place. The republicans who have grievances against the present incumbent, E. D. Lewis, who Is a strong candidate for reappointment, called a caucus to be held at the court house Monday evening. About forty of the faithful responded. By a close vote of those present it was de- cided to support J. J. Tanner for appoint- ment as agalnst Mr. Lewis, The fight in the eaucus was between J. J. Tanner and B. Simonton, but Mr. Tanner won out by a few votes. The fight is a warm one, STEALS FROM THE SHERIFF Dakota Officer Gets Kindness Poor Pay for to Liberated Prisoner. SIOUX FALLS, §. D., Dec. 2.—(Special.) —Fred Richardson, who was only a short time ago released from the county jail, is ain in trouble, being charged with an unusually bold crime. Upon being liberated from the county jail, Sheriff Huston, through pity for the released prisoner, gave him work. He returned the kindness by steallng a quantity of property from the shor'ff. This might have been overlooked, but when Richardson went so far as to purchase a team of horses from a Sfoux Falls man and gave as security a mortgage on a team of horses, lumber wagon and set of double hitrness belonging to the sher- Injured Fighting Fire. RISING CITY, Neb, Dec. 25.—(Special Telegram.)—This afternoon the house of | Ferdinand Albright burned to the ground. The fire originated from a defective flue, Mr. Albright, in the attempt to extinguish the flames, fell off the roof, severely in- Juring his back and sustaining a sprained ankle. The household goods were saved. Loss $400, with no insurance. into a cask, and the mixture wab labled “Blank’s Private Stock.” A few old cus- tomers were let into the secret that for the asking they might have a wee nip of something very fine at only 20 cents a drink. Having sampled, they whispered to their friends, d presently men were walking blocks to “‘put oil on the troubled waters.” “‘Bables never get seasick. T have car- ried thousands of them in my time," sald an American line steward, according to the Philadelphla Record, nd in rough weather I have seen their fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters keel over like soldiers before a cannon ball; but not 6 with the bables. Whether it be rough or smooth at @ baby is always an exeellent sailor ~~rosy, jolly and with the appetite of a horse. Do you know the explanation of this singular fact? Tt is imple as the fact is strange. Bables don't get seasick because they are accustomed to the rock- ing of the cradle. That movement is much like the rocking of a ship. A baby aboara ship, therefore, is merely a baby in an unusually big cradle, and there is nothing 0dd to him about the rocking, for it is what he has been accustomed to all his lfe David Mather, a Connecticut Yankee, was one of the Dodge City “bad men," relates Everybody’'s Magazine. He once remarked. “These killers are all murderers. All of ‘em look for the best of it. If I mafle up my mind I had to kill a man, I'd sather find him aeleep than any other wey.” When he was deputy marshal at Vegas & man stepped up to him, put & l in bis face and sald, “You're the fellow who goes arocnd here killin' people. 1'll just you threw his iff, it was deemed best to put a damper on his enterprise. He is also accused of hav- ing stolen two loads of barley from a farmer living on a farm where he (Rich- ardson) has been at work recently. Rich- ardson has been arrested for mortgaging property not his own and for tke theft of the barley, and, as the result of his pre- liminary examination, has been held for appearante at the next term of the state circult court. His bonds were fixed at $1,000, which he was unable to furnish. by his side. As Mather shoved his pistol back in the hol he glanced at the corpse and remarked, “Now, don't make any more mistakes.” Somebody told him one day to look out, that Bat Masterson would kill | him. Sometimes he stuttered slightly. He | said, “No, I may kill him. He will shove | his gun in my stomach and orate. I'll turn ‘round, put my hand in the middle of my back and say, ‘You shoot me right there; you can do it.' He will drop his hand by his side, and then he'll c-c-climb the golden | stairs. An auction sale in Shanghal of some spoils from the imperial palace at Peking shows that there is no mania for curios In the Celestial Empire. The accouat s from the North China. Herald, and a tdel is equivalent to 60 cents or so, gecording to the price of silver. “The imperial sedan chair used by the emperor on his way to the Temple of Heaven was one of many curios offered. Appeals to the patriotism of the Chinese purchasers brought a price | of 11 taels only for the chair. A set of beautiful drawings, said to have been made by the members of the imperial family with their finger nails, found a purchaser at 60 taels, while 50 taels was forthcoming for an elaborate square of imperial embroidery in gold. The same amount wi ked for a small bloodstone vase, and also for a larger one in cloisonne, dating from the Ching Tah dynasty. Beautifully embroidered imperia robes and skirts everaged from 0 to 50 taels aplece. Among the numerous josses offered, the largest, a massive brass image was sold for 50 taels; 45 taels secured a magnificent Lger skin, while & couple of leopards, so far from rivaling their cousin in value, were knocked down for 2 tmels aplece. Historical interest as well as in- trinsic beauty brought 7 taels each for four plates belonging to the Ching- dynasty. Other imperial relles in- duun-uum--un‘-ln-md the Gobl dynasty, each of which realized 10 egram.)—A crew of men with a power saw |, DECEMBER 26, 1902, Established 1823 WILSON WHISKEY. THE WILSON DISTILLING ©O. Baltimore, Md That's All! HOT SPRINGS VICTIMS DIE | PENSIONS FOR WESTERNERS BUSY YEAR FOR INVENTORS Men Hurt in Pool Room Explosion 8wooumb to Injuries. FIVE MORE DEATHS ARE EXPECTED Arrested Driver Finds Gasoline Flow. ing Free in Cellar and Closes Win- dow, but Gasses Reach Botters’ Clgars on Flopr Above, — HOT SPRINGS, Arki, Dec. |25.—William Helwig and Joe Kenney, both of Hot Springs, victims of yesterday's pool room explosion, died during the night. Thus far these are the only fatalities recorded, although four more of the victims are ltkely to dle. These are: C. R. Donnelly, Chicago; Will- fam Metzger, 12 years old, Hot Springs; Thomas O. Zier, engineer, Arlington hotel, Hot Springs, and W. S. McInerney, Louls- ville, Ky. Driver Explains Aceldent. Benjamin Murray, the dfiver of a gaso- line tank wagon, who was arrested charged with criminal negligence. made a state- ment this morning. He says he made a connection from his wagon to the gasoline tank in the cellar under the pool room. Upon entering the cellar he found twenty or thirty gallons of gasoline overfiowed 'n a large pool on the floor. Fearing an explosion, he rushed ‘to an open window and closed it. He says the door was then opened by a megro porter and the gases coming Into contact with the lighted cigars in the pool room ignited and the explosion followed. Murray was blown against the side of the cellar, but escaped with slight injury. All thd injured are recelving the best of treatment. Most of the physicians in the city have volunteered their services and are looking after the wants of the unfor- tunate victims. * Charles Walker, partner of Mr. Chambers, eald today the wrécked building would be rebullt at once. He, with several em- ployes, was on the second floor when the explosion occurred, but all escaped to the street in safety. The authorities are going to make ® thorough investigation of the carelessness which is alleged to have caused the dis- ter, and today officers were stationed about the wreck, who kept all persons away, Today two men arrived from Little Rock and wanted the privilege of taking out some pipes, but the mayor refused th request, stating that he would not allow anything to be done until representatives of the ofl and light companies and the prose- cuting attorney could go over the sce An inquest was opened tonight on (he body of William Helwig, but after some tormal evidence was postponed until wit- nesses can arrive from Little Rock, R. C. Chambers, who was badly mangled, is & little better, but the physicians do not offer encouragement. Besides his frac- tured arms and left leg he has several brulses about the body and hips that have made much trouble in handling the case. THISTLES AND DANDRUFF, ble Deduction Therefrom. Cutting down thistles no more relieves the land of thistles than does scouring the scalp cure dandruff. In each case perma- nent relief can only come from eradicating permanently the cause. A germ that plows up the Ip in searching for the hair root, where It saps the vitality, causes dandruff, falling hair and baldness. If you kill that germ you'll have no dandruft, but a luxuri- t sult of halr. Newbro's Herpleide is the only hair preparation in the world that cures dandrufl, falling bair and baldness by killing the germ. “Destroy the cause, you remove the effect r——— Wages Are Imereased. PITTSBURG, Dec. 25.—Employes of the Buffalo, Rochester GHI'-." railroad IA'C“MI' cent increase in wages, effective Ihufl. The com- -ol-n- 12,000 men. almost all benefit by the raise. —_——&— Good breakfast—King Cole Whele Wheat Paa Cakes. 3 — ' | warmer. Survivors of the Wars Gemerously Remembered by the General Gevernment. WABHINGTON, Dec. 26.—(Special.)—The hlh“ mllc— Im been granted: F” th A. Hartwell, Reed (war with Aubur-. arn, #o; Homer MNH DO ‘Wol WP::, D\l\mque m. Herbert Northey, N R e , Tama, Increase, Reissue, Schotte, Lucas, $24; John W. Welding, Hemphill, Mediapolis, $8; Ovid X lfy. 312; Mallery’ Moore (deceased), 312, Widows, Minors and De- tedant. Relatives don Ward Dubucie: ; Esther L. Willlams, Manchester, Bouth Dakota: Increase, Reissue, Ete.— Harlow M. Beebe, Huron, $11. Buck! Arnten Sa:ve. The best in the world for Cuts, Corns, Bolls, Brulses, Burns, Scalds, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Cures piles or no pay. 25c. For sale by Kuhn & Co. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Fair in lowa and Nebraska and Not Se Cold im the Latter State. For Nebraska—Fair and not so cold Fri- day; Saturday, fair, with rising tempera- ture in east portion. For lowa—Fair and continued cold Fri- day, except mot so cold In northwestern portion; Saturday, fair, with rising tem- perature. For Illinois—Fair and continued cold Fri- day; Saturday, fair and not so cold in north portion; fresh to brisk north winds. For Missouri—Fair and continued cold Friday; Saturday, fair, with rising temper- ature In morth and west portion. For Kaneas—Fair and not so cold Fri- day and Saturddy. For' Montana—Falr Friday, except smow in extheme northwest portion; warmer in east and north ceatral portio Satur- day, probably snow. For Wyoming—Generally fair Friday and Saturday. For Colorado—Fair Friday, west portion; Saturday, fair. For North Dakota—Fair and not so cold Friday; Saturday, Increasinig cloudiness, probably snow; warmer in central and east portions. For South Dakota—Fatlr and mot so cold Friday; Saturday increasing cloudiness and warmer In Lecal Record. OFI'ICI orFr THI WIATHIR BUREAU, o 57 il et p.a aormpon&n‘ day of the pl.ll( three 1902 1901. 1900. 1599, Maximum temperature ...4 43 30 Minimum temperature ..... 3 Mean temperature . ‘o 16 Precipitation o 00 .08 .06 Record of Imwmuu and precipitation lh()l\lhl for this day and' since March 1, Normal te: ure Deficlency for the Total excess Ma) BERL | -wsodwer wnwixv, CONDITION OF THE WEATHER. ‘uoRWIAPL Omaha, clear .. Valentine, clear . North Platte, clear . Cheyenne, clear 488E8848848828838 BEEIRERIEERAEIS BEESERFEERE v : Patent Office Records Shew Large Inorease in Number of Inventions. BIG TRUSTS ARE THEIR BEST PATRONS Present Rage 1o for Automobiles Power te Drive Them, WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.—The report of patents shows that the number of applica- tions for patents and tredemarks for the year ending June 30, 1902, was 51,268, an increase of 3,183 from the previous year, and, although the force was recently in. creased, the office is cheked with business and there was s0 much to do that 11,042 applications could not be disposed of. The following table will show the num- ber of applications for patents, trademarks, etc., for the years named: in 1898 and 1899 1is at- tributed to the Spanish war. The commis- sloner of patents explains that when the war broke out the inventors of the country directed thelr attention to guns, projectiles, torpedoes and other military supplies, but before they had accomplished anything the war was over and the incentive for such developments was removed. Thus the time and labor employed by these inventors was practically lost. There was no demand for thelr inventions and, therefore, they he itated to pay the fees necessary to secure patents, and either withdrew their applica- tions or did not present them at all. Inventors Follow F\ “Isventors are extremely sensitive to pub- He fads and fashiol said the commls- sloner of patents. “The rage just now, for example, is automobiles, gas engines and all forms of horseless carriages. A few years ago every inventor in the country was designing bieycles; then they turned their attention to dynamos, and when the war broke out they dropped electricity and began to devise new guns and forms of ammunition. They {nvariably follow the fashions and whatever happens to be the rage, and the falling off in the applications in 1898 and 1899 was because the demtand for military supplies had ceased. “The business of the office this year has 3 E been larger than ever before, and partiou- larly in the lines to which you allude, in machinery, electricity, agricultural imple- ments, Iron and steel of all forms. Instead of retarding invention the trusts have en- couraged it. Inventors are at work harder now than they ever were before. Compet!- tion in tmprovements and novelties was never so keen. The applications for im- in agricultural fmplements dur- Ing the last year h: increased about 25 per cent more tham ever befere in the same length of time. The applications for improvements in machinery show an un- usually healthy growth, d there {s no prospect of its diminishing. The applica- tions for improvements in electricity have been xo great that weé have had te divide the work among three divisions where we only had ome before, and 90 per cemt of the Increase is In the very lines of manu- facture that are controlled by what you call trust Trusts Take Good Men. ‘‘We have another and very embarrassing evidence of the activity of the trusts in different lines of inventions, for during the last seven months they have coaxed away thirty-five of our best examiners to look after their patent business.. We cannot keep the best men In this office becausa the government pays very poor salaries compared with those that the trusts can afford to offer. Nor have we been able ta fill the places of those who have resigned, although the Clvil Service commission har held six examinations, and we have actu- ally advertised for men. The increase ix business has been so great that last yes congress gave us a lot of additional exam- iners, but the list remains unfilled becguse we cannot get the men. It is not true that the trusts are discharging their {nventors and patent lawyers. On the contrary, they not only come here and take away our best experts, but they go to the technological Institutions throughout the copntry and offer inducements to the most prof members of the graduating classes every year. —— On Nature's Plan. Colds are quickly cured by Ch: lain’s Cough Remedy. plan, loosens the cough, relieves the lungs and opens the secretions, effecting a per- manent cure. It counteracts any. tendency of a cold to result i umonia. It s pleasant to take, both adults and childres like it. Price Zlc large size. 50c. —_———— Below Zero i Dakots, BONESTEEL, 8. D., Déc. 25.—The ther. mometer stands at 12 below zero and th¢ snew is two feet on the lével hers. Much stock on the range is dyin; ‘:S‘fill another comb-full ”’ ““About a year sgo my bair have thick hair if it the combful. was falling out badly. 1 began to use Ayer's Hair Vigor, and the falling was promptly checked. 1 still use it once or twice & week to keep my hair uluml.luoy » \ Marcus L. Chism, Ford, Ky. You certainly cannot keeps coming out by But you can do as Mr: Chism did; you can stop this falling with Ayer’s Hair Vigor It will probably serve you better than that, for it makes the hair grow, and keeps the scalp free from dandruff.