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I MESSAGETOCOKGIIESS ENGLAND IS VVAHNED TO KEEP HANDS OFF. Thm t'rlnrlplra Involved in the Venezuela Dispute Dwlareil of the Gravest National Importance An Independent Couimlss'Ott To Investigate in t'rged. ' Wlsms'oTox, .Dpc 13. Soon aftcf lioth houses of Congress met to-day, the President sent, by Executive Clerk l'ruden, the expected message in re gard to the Itrittsh-Venezuelan coin jiliculion. It was at oneo read in Loth houses, as follows: To the Congress: In my annual message, addressed to the Congress on . the 3d insit., I called attention to the pending1 boundary controversy be tween Great Itritain and the Republic of Venezuela, and recited the sub htance of a representation made by this government to Her Jtritaunic Majesty's government suggesting rea sons why such dispute should be sub mitted to arbitration for settlement and inquiring whether it would be bo fcubniittcd. The answer of the British govern-Ttu-nt, which was then awaited, has since been received nnd, together with the dispatch to which it is a reply, ia heretoappended. Such reply is embodied in i wo com munications addressed by the JSritish prime minister to Sir Julian l'auncc fate, the JSritish ambassador at this capital. It will be seen tliat one of these communications is devoted ex clusively to observations on, the Moii roi doctrine and claims that in the present instance a new and strange extension aud development of this doc trine is insisted on by the L'nited States, that tiie reasons justifying an appeal to the doctrine enunciated by Jresident Munroc are generally inap p!icapie "to the state of thing in which we live at Ihe present day" and especially inapplicable to a controversy involving tlie boundary line between (ireat Britain and Venezuela. T1IK itONJiOK rtK.'TKIXi: ITHKI.K. Without attempting extended argu ments in reply to these positions, it i may not be amiss to suggest that the doctrine upon which we stand is strong aud sound, because its enforcement is important to our peace aud safety as a nation aud is essential to the integrity of our free institutions and Hie tran quil maintenance of our distinctive form of government. It was intended to apply to every stage of our national life and cannot become obsolete while nur republic endures. Jf the balance of power is just ly a cause for jealous anxiety among the government of the old world and a subject for our abso lute non-interference, none the less is an observance of the Monroe doctrine of vital concern to our pconleand their government. Assuming, therefore, that, uc may properly inMst upon this doctrine without regard to "tin? state of things in which we live,-' or any changed conditions here or elsewhere, it is not itpparent why its application may not b invoked in the present controversy. If a European power, by an extension of its boundaries, takes possession of the territory of one of our neighbor ing republics against its will and in derogation of its rights, it is difficult to h",: why, to that xtcoi, such Euro pean Dower does not thereby attempt to extend its system of government to t hat portion of tliis-contimi.t which is thus taken. This is the precise nction which IVesidcnt Monroe de clared to be ''dangerous to our peace arid safety," and it can make no dif ference whether tint European system is extended by an advance ol frontier ,r otherwise. CLRAKI.r isTKUSATIOSAI, LAW. It lias been sueircUod in the jtritish fVply that wo should not seek to up- ply the Monron doctrine to the pres ent dispute, because it does not em body any principle of international law which "is founded on the general consent of nations," and that "no h talesman, however eminent, and no nation, however powerful. ur com petent to insert into the crde of iu'er- j national law a novel principle which j was never recognized before, and j vvhkrh has not sine? been accepted by j t he government or nny other country. " i I'rattically the principle for which we contend has peculiar, if nut cxcHmvc, ' reiii'lon to the l'nited Mates. It may j not have been alniitted in so many words to tin- code of international i Jaw, bul. since, in international coiin- 1 -Hs every nation is rntitli-. ti the rights belonging to it, if the enforce-' mem mi me .Monroe ooeirin-.! is some thing wo may ju.tlv claim it. his its dace in the eode of I'lie-natiou.il ' eortaiuly and as een;-e!y as it has ; M. tv.-r.- Km-i'i lien 11 -.- ma-til ii.ti.-tl i.n.l 11 the I'nitfil Sl it.' W a suitor be- MtlUhe hijfh tiil.ttn il that administers yiinl.oiiiil law the iiest i,.u to !)(? . iimiii'i i;. it' i .it ti'a , a- .T,r ..i.. : i : .t. . i. t . i . a 0J!$' ' 'oil' " ot'ii i in ju.ii in- i.i mitt, ,'ui iav r.in iiuti m in- tjmv mm "t. '0 ('OM'IXt'iMl M nv if. wrx g Tlie Mourn.- ito-ir'll flu its ri-eo -' n '.' ion in those prii: "1 iie. of intciiia- ;'in.il i aw wlii.-li aiehiM-l upon the iV'tt tint' fvtrv natron tU;'l have Y ;l,t. pioti eted ,i;id it just i 'aims 'ii'i" t. tifcoiire this g oei Diueut itirviy t i,t II lent t hut tnidi i the t . n of t Irs !ort rini' t h.tV' ' i-leaf ; A i mid undoubted fiilim-i. it ' '.gnr-' I by tie- Ih ir IsU reply, 'l i e . 4. ilster, while not I (H ! 1 1 ' f r it the Vo ii 1 1 -irin i itppUt .,;!! . .. ..i n 1-01141 it ,n, hi,i !. "Ju ii,. " f nt t!i. t ntt 'iMVr ton ; v 'at- ,ri- if 1 1 0 i IV, a J ieirm! n !iii' . f . ti 4 el . I I h i "ue " tV h i.'u icuenl ( U. 'i ' "' ."rei 114 ,Vv ! f. jrtt ..-m, s. f U i I. i .... , ' -nit, t . i to . 1 it It ; ' i .T , .I I' t I U ,l n; "I , "f . l It i . !, Ii t f K ' " I I,.' it ..(,, v l . 1 - il.' - .... u I ... r.Nv't.Axn rKtj.tNES ariutratto?. In the belief that the doctrine for which we contend was clear and de Unite, that it was founded upen sub stantial considerations and involved our safety and welfare, that it was fully applicable to our present condi tions and to tlie 6tate of the worlds prog-ess, and that it was directly re lated to the pending controversy and without any conviction as to ih'j final merits of the dispute, but anxious to learn in a satisfactory and conclusive manner whether lireat Kritian sought under a claim of boundary to extend her possessions on this continent with out right, or whether she merely sought possession of territory fairly included within her lines of owner ship, this government proposed to the government of lireat Itritain a resort to arbitration as the proper means of settling tlie ques tion, to the end that a vexatious boundary dispute between the two contestants might bo determined and our exact, standing and relation in re spect to tlie controversy ni'glit be mado clear. It will be seen from the cor respondence herewith submitted that this proposition has been declined by the Uritish government upon grounds, which, under the eircuinstauces, seem to mo to be far from satisfactory. It isdeenly disappointing that such an nppeal actuated by the most friendly fee iings toward both nations directly concerned, addressed to the sense of justice and to the magnanimity of one of tho great powers of the world and touching its relations to one compara tively weak and small, should have produced no better results. The course to be pursued by this government in view of the present condition does not appear to admit of serious doubt. Having labored faith fully for many years to induce Great Uritain to fcubmit this dispute to im partial arbitration, and having been now finally nnpriscd of her refusal to do so. nothing remains but to accept the situation, to recognize, its plain re quirements and deal with it accord ingly. i;ot'.vt)An" inoi'U'.y and riRMr.sfl. (ireat Uritain's preoent proposition has never thus far been regarded as adinis-.able by Venezuela, though any adjustment of the boundary which that country may deem for her advan tage and may enter into of herown free will cannot, of course, ba objected to by the I'nilcd States. AssumioL', however, that the attitude of Vene zuela will remain unchanged, the dis pute has reached such a stage as to make it incumbent upon tho L'nited States to take measures to determine with suflicient certainty for its justi fication what is tiie true divisional line between the republic of Venezuela and JJritish tiuiana. The inquiry to that end should of coarse bo conducted carefully and judicially, and due weight should be given to all available evidence, records and facts in support of the claims of both parties. In order that such an examination .should ibe prosecuted in a thorough and satisfactory manner, I suggest t iiat Conrress make adequate appro priation for the expenses of a commis sion to be appointed by the Executive, who shall make the necessary investi gation and report upon the matter with the least possible delay. When micIi re port is made andaiveptfd.it will. in my opinion, ha the duty of the l'nited State to resist by even- means in its power as a willful aggression upon its rights and interests, tlie appropriation by (ireat Ilritain of any lands or t he exercise of government jurisdiction over any territory which, lifter in vesti'ntion, we. have determined of right belonging to Venezuela. no sri-iNt: si r.jn.ssiox to wr.axo. In making these commendations I am fully alive to the responsibility in curred aud keenly realize all the con sequences that may follow. I am nevertheless linn in my conviction that while it is a greyious tiling to contemplate the two great English speaking peoplo of the world as being otherwise than friendly competitors in the onward march of civilization and strenuous and worthy rivals in all the arts of peace, there. i no calamity which a great nation ran invito which equals that which follows a supine submis sion to wrong and injustice and tho consequent loss of national self re spect and honor, beneath which is shielded and defended a people's safety and greatness. (inovtr. Cr.r.vi r.ANo. Executive Mansion, 1 ! IT, Is'.".. OLNEY'S "DECLARATIONS. TIia i imti ill io:i4 of till t iiitnl Hut, Set liirlh ! Iln Mcrrelitrj. Accompanying tlie rresldent's mes sage in n-uard to the Venze.eia con. piieat'on is the eorrespoinlei.ee on tha subject- It staiis with Secretary iilney's note reopening the negotia tions with (ireat I'ritain, looking to tin ni hit ration of tin1 boundary de pute. Thiii bears ilate of July lit last and is uihhvssed to Mr. lanyard. The duty of Auienea is summed up as foilo vs. ' In tlntM' i ireiuustanees, t lie duly of t he President appears to him iiiii.i-i akalht and tuip?rut iv, (ireat llri'ii'li's usM i t ion of title to the dispute! teiiitoi' , en ml, hied with her re.titl t ha ve that title invest igntcd, oe.nT u siib-tiitit )u! a ppr priii'. ion of I l ae I.VI li'irv lO n.M- IIWII use, nol lO pIM'.est, ;ii l' , ttjiiull" that th t'U! ae'i'Ml '.i.l li M-e;;irdi-l a injti r ,ii lis I i I !,.; ill' i I e .'s of t he pet ! of tiie I if. t d "Malt-il Hi Well as .p;resv sin i. it. . Wi i.ld be lit I;- tore art e t.i'i . in I poll Hit'i nil, rii tho I'oiih: ii'i I e,i i eef th ai rieilitry iili) ! ":' i-'e . M !.! ihe no 4s t. ii . .-. in piiyi-r for i i ii t ud i fi' mi ii' t Ii it p.il e ,' ,ire to be d.tt r M 'I i i t , (Mint tier br.ifii'll of l. irov. t ii in it., t u i i- , for tin Ev,-t'i. 1 ve lo ' -;ive lio h ii iuiJoiim which 11. 'If tc id t It II iff VI II d. 'tTtli.lM- t .! i ti i sjry.' Mr li.var. 1 o re ir I ir i I 1'iB .in ainV. .', 1 1 lr I fll.i'ifjf ami fid, 'iiii l .l.-iWivti ivi- iirti. Ii ...u. AfSt I lol I huaUi'it it., V.'im Vfi . "J h I. n-rvi f l lela l'4HM lo;::it.l I .'if 1 h i' ' t if f it Hi it i f ,,i o H... I . :,..f , f u,m !,, , tj '' ' 4rl- llini-ft td oi .ti , I lllu.yl ',, l , ! r . U i i.. !." . ft- 'i"!', ;'.? i . . i It tf li.it Sil t ii. P. ' ' t iw le l-IT 'in.'.ii U mi ii' ; -i j ,t ilj, HOUSE ACTS QUICKLY BILL FOR VENEZUELA COM MISSION PASSED. Tho mil Introduced ly Mr. llitt of Illinois Mr. lloutelle of Maine anil Mr. C'r'nt of ; corgis A'.ono Favor a Tollcy of ( atitton . Senator Chaiulter'a Iefeuso U:ii. WASinNcrroK, Ilee. 10. Mr. II it t of Illinois, Republican, rose in the House as soon as it had been called to order to-day nnd called f.r unanimous con sent for the consideration of the fol lowing: "A bill making an appropriation for the expense of a commission to inve-ti-gate nnd report on the ti ue division line between the republic of Vcnzuela and British tluiana. "I'o it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Euitcd States of America, in Congress asst ta bled, that tho sum of $iOu,fKM, or so milch thereof ns may bo necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated for the expenses of a commission to ba appointed by the President to investi gate and report upon the true divis ional line between the republic of Venezuela nnd British Guiana." When tho words were read .by the cleric they were loudly applauded on both sides of the chain her. Mr. Boutelle prefaced his remarks by the statement that he disliked to object to the consideration of such a bill, "but," said lie, "it seems that this subject is one of such serious im portance that tho House of Repre sentatives should proceed in a decor ous m inner to consider it. Tho I'residcnt'ii message was read yester day, and, it seems to me, gentlemen may not be ready to pass upon a bill of this importance without delibera tion." ilP. HOlTI:r.l,K WANT!:'.I CAUTION. Cries of "Ready, Ready" from tho Republican side interrupted Mr. Bou telle, but lie urged that the matter was one which ati'ectcd the relations of the two great English speaking na tions of tho world. He said: 'T have been accused of being a jingo, what ever that may mean. 1 hope no cno in that part of the country w here I am known would believe that I would hesitate in my support if the honor, dignity or safety ol tho country re quired, to take up arms against any or all of the nations of the world. But the press shows the country to be in a state of feverish excitement. It seems that we ought to give this matter us much consideration ns we would give to an appropriation of a few thousand dollars." Mr. Boutelle referred to the Presi dent's message us an extraordinary one, and went on: "It seems that we should (.end to the committee, to bo calmly considered, this great question and the message i l which the execu tive himself for th.; first time in I ho history of Mich correspondence, has outlined the poysibili'ties of war be tween tho two geat Anglo-Saxon na tions Oi the word." The bpeaker nsked: "Does tiie gen tleman object?" Mr. Boutelle said that he hud merely suggested a hope that the bill would go to the committee. yilt. J1ITTS r-ATKIOTK! TALK. j Mr. Ilitt announced that he only de sired to say a word concerning tho bill and its purpose. lie would do so, lie said, "without mentioning this side, or that side, for he hoped there would be no two sides when it came to a question like this. Aside iroia its general discussion of matters o na tional policy and interests, there was a req.iest made by the president, for help from the house to enable him to exercise his executive functions. "The first thing for us to remember as patriots," said Mr. Ilitt, "is tha t the success of our country depend upon our maintaining a united front tha our government should speak for all tho people of tho L'nited Slates." The suggestion of thu President was for a judicial investigation. lie wa.s sure it was made in the. proper spirit and tho occasion required that the country bhould act as one man. In such a time tin? executive was ham pered by every criticism that comes from his country. It .should not be un derstood by the British press that the President was not baeked up by bis country, but only by his own party. Thu people had had a long time to consider the Monro.? doctrine; they might not agree wit h all the. ileta Is outlined by tins President and Secre tary Oincy and the discussion here would prove a help to Ujose aer ss the sea. He hoped the bill would pas. Mr. llitt moved the revious ques tion, but Mr. Crisp of Georgia reeured his permission to say a word. He be gun: "1 speaic lor all this side f the House, where there W no tlivision us to the propriety of pushing the bill. This Bouse rto.pectfully invited tlie government of (ireat I'.rit.iir, to arbi trate the boundary question between Veneidielii an I Bi it ish Guiana, (i'-eat liritaili has declined. ,ow v, hat a re we to do'.' If 1li' AtliCI rail peoo e have a ficd opinion tn any qtiesi . in. thev hale b decisive oo iihui t Mat ro European count'-y cm acquit- t rri- j torv mi the Aun can coii'-mnt !, , i-ras" IMS! i nine i i r. im.i i. j Mi. Hilt e..!r at -d Mr, trisp, in view j l f the IllaH'lli 'll ie of Gi illl. I ,-t 4 .1, : oUt I, i:i. to pin i;i.',.m.' a lu .1 s ( t iosi ui i f thrill. : Mr (lisp M-iiiiiied Mr H.tt!! it the lie mil 1 1 t!is h i I in 'r bt d l ie j hi I ' hu h he l.nd i,t!, it,,) e i I, ,., . ; iiililii .t if td it , ii, i ,!, i, ,:, : ;t i,i f t !, it if tie" Ii .nil Uf , iiii i.. I I l e lts 1 tllille I I.V ii , I ' ' J t .1 i . :, t . i 1 1 !! 1'tin lt t.! ij S'iilt. ii., i . it i : u il ;ti i i.e." ' i i, t, ii ..t , , - T!ini I 1,1,1'iti c it.' ',i,.i,i i i V, Ictl, ' rt. kh'iiit I litre th.- c il' i, ? Uli 1 III !'' i ' I i net iota in II ' 't M t ruti uf hi nil.-I, , it, I o- te le Hl'f l.euloi ' I r If" oi.. J ul M- II j 1 1 r f is.l ,t i i,.: l' i r, tiie I the 1 1 i i.ei .in,! , I "I Hit. I i irie I . .' t , f Alt 1 lot . I ' a.. It f f. i .!nllii . , f.ird if P 'l.'IT alll I ' . -I 1-1 l! ,t, it,, ' I . Il'IU'IIUH-.H I..' f I . , I 1 ' , ' 1 1 Mr . n'., i i I l' i the II. h i i I ' . , . III... t I -1 .1 lit i , , 1 i 1 t t , 11 ,1, ... Ill e b t. I ( 1 strengthen tho military armlment.n It directs the president' t,j strengthen the military foice of the United States by adding l,o:io,dOO infantry riiles, iruns for held arti'lerv and not exceeding "..0:10 h,. V;y jaHm for fortifi cation. The sum of Sl.onu.OU'J is made imm diately avmhthie for the purpose of thu p:-op.;s.'d urmatnont. THE MESSAGE APPROVED. Created a Croat Srieitl.i.n 1)1 tho t :ty of AVaaihli Kten. WARtnxoToy, Dec. 1'J.-The message of President Cleveland to Congress transmitting the correspondence be tween Secretary Glney and Lord Salis bury relative to the Venezuelan boundary dispute created a real sensa tion in Washington. Nowhe'-o was there a voice lifted in dissent from tho doctrine so tirmly laid down ly the President, but on the contrary there wa.s an outburst, of patriotic feeiing that must have b.;en highly gratifying to the chief executive. (hi the streets, the message was diii-cu-sed and old veterans of the late war talked exultingly of what they were prepared again to undertake at tho call of their country. In the great hall of the pension building, the employes gathered and sang with great gusto the "Star Si angled Banner," and "My Country, "lis of Thee." At tho White House niessaires poured in from every quarter of the country, congratulating t ho President upon his me.ss tf;e. They came from men of all parties and station. The matter, of course, was of tho greatt s', interest in diplomatic circles, and the general impression, on u sober si'tond consideration of the notes, was that the matter has not reached a stage where war is imminent, and that the hint of Great Britain's pur po c lo reopen negotiations with Ven ezuela, looking to (settlement of tho dispute bet'.vc.'u themselves, perhaps may he regarded us the Indication of how the whole matter will end. Minister Audrade of Venezuela secured a copvv of the message early in the day, und cabled it, by way of Cuba and llayti, lo his government. The time of transmission is eight hours, and it, is felt that its reception at Caracas will bathe signal for an enthusiastic detnonstsntion. Mr. An drade's satisfaction was almost be yond the power of expression. "Tho message is superb," he said with much enthusiasm. "It is even a surprise to me in its vigor, in the nobility of tho sentiments expressed, and in the mas terly exposition of the Monroe, doc trine. There can be no doubt or mis construction of its meaning. In in 7 country it can not but arouse tho keenest appreciation on tho part of the government and tho people for this powerful expression of friendship from a strong country in behalf of a comparatively weak one." Mr. Andrade was asked what tho next step f Venezuela would be. "There is nothing further for us to do. We have announced our policy, ami 111 tliar, wo have tlie co-operation and support of tho United .States. Wo arc a little more than spectators now." "Is the plan of a commission to investigate the question and fix tho line feasible'.'" tin? minister was asked. "Perfectly so," he replied. "The evidence can readily be furnished, so far as Venezuela is concerned. It will le a laborious work, as tho documents and maps lire very voluminous, and from many sources, including those of Holland, Spain ami otlu countries, as well as those of Venezuela." CLEVELAND CRITICISED. llotprii.ir Alfffflil riiar;im tbo Adiiimin tratlon With Mint laltli. HMti.voriEi.ii, 111., Dee. 19, Governor Altgcld expressed his opinion of tho President's message on tho Venezuelan question in the following language: "Behind the ponderous pretense of this message several remarkable things are conspicuous, which will give comfort ami much satisfaction to the English. Eir.t, when carefully analyzed, the me.svage is found to be a loud cry to Coiigiosi to help the Ad ministration let go or tho tigers tail, and it shows ideariy that, tho Adminis tration ii looking around for a hole in the fence tj creep through in order to gel. out of the Held in which it has been doing sotu, grunting and a little rooting. And it also shows that either w-? have the mod. incompetent State dep-u-t ment that this Government ever had. or else that this tk'iat tin -nt is Willi; g to fm v itself into a ridiculous posit. on in order t: be abie to gain time, so as to shove everything over 011 the next Administration. "Niitv, m:.-iim a eon, mission is ap pointed, and it goet through the form of an investigation mid then reports that the facts are in favor of England, an I that we ought never to have iu-t-rfered, and have no ground for pro testing, how will we then look In tin, si'.' .t of the othfr nations-.' (in the other h ui-'. if t be commission should tint be n iiioig to m;ihe Mich it report ttit n it will l.e ejoy t curry things u!o;i,,- unl.l utter tiie end of this nd-luiiii-ti at oll, for il is ca-V to put i l ti i.'1'em ileal .if tone m c iiniii n I. .end.'try i;:,r q.i ion t. And ,in not u c t ie- p'c.ld'iit a.ks th !' hr i .. 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I . ' !' ' i , ' ' I" :, I f I . f. - t e I f . 1 . I I a 11 I , I 1 I' II' 11 i , il, I . I , -' , t e '. ' : ' 1 ' ' . t . ' ' ' ...'' 1 .. KNEW NEITHER. A Boportrr 111 un i:xp?rluc With B i:.ivtlfli Vlailtor. A few evenings ago there chanced to be a distinguished visitor from tha llritish isloi at one of tho Washing ton hotels, and to h'm the reporter sent up his car l, putting his narno just over tho paper ha repivsiinted, thinking the juxtaposition would es tablish tho connection between tho two with suflicient clearn ss. It has always done so with Am -rican vic tims. The bellboy who took tho card tarried long in fact, ha stayed so long that a second boy wai sent after tho first, tos'C what caused tho delay. In a little whih? down camo both, No, 1 bringing the information that tho tourist said ho tiidu't know citner one of the gcatlomea, and bagged to be excused. Ttien tho boy explained that tho guest 011 being handed the card gazed at it awhile in silence, and finally went to his trunk and hauled out a book. For soma minutes he hunted for tho name - of tho reporter in his list of acquaintances, an I then he began running through tho P's, thinking it possible he must havo met a Mr. Post somewhere in his travels. As his search wasn't succnssful in either case ho got a second book and went through th it with a similar re sult. That was why tho bellboy tried the reporter's patience and that was why tlio message cairns that "ha didn't know cither ouo of the gentle uicn." Siivril by a Oug anil a Drum. In 1770 a ship was wrecked on tho south coast of England, not far from Portsmouth. Fortunately, owing to the sharp w'ds of ona of tho Bailors, all souls were saved. Ho got a drum that happened to be on board, re paired its defect so as to make it quite watertight, then fastened a ropo to it securely, and tied the wholo round a dog. Next ho let tho dog into the sea, and tho noblo animal succeeded in reaching tho land. There some on-lookers seizetl the drum and hauled in the rope, lly now a much stronger rope had been tied to tho end of the Grst one, and by its means passengers and crew were gradually drawn u shore. The I'llcrlm. (Holiday Number.) Full fit bright sketches prose, poetry and illustra tions by bright writers mid artists. En t i rel y or igi mi I . n e w 11 n d e n ter ta i n i n g. Mailed free to any uddress on receipt of six (C) cents in postage stumps. Write to Geo. II. Ileatlord. PubJibher, 415 Old Colony building, Chicago, 111. Cnrloiltlri or thj Ulvorio PUtlitlrt. Of the 328.710 tlivorcos granted hi tho tinited States for twenty years, 210,1 70. or Cs.8 per cent of tho whole, were granted to wives on their peti tions for divorce from their husbands, while only 112,510, or 31.2 per cent of tho whole, wero granted husbands for alleged fault of thoir wives, Fiso's Curo for Consumption is an A No. 1 Ai-,t.linia medicine. Vi. H. Vll Lvfi, Auliocli, IIIh., April 11, M. The Lady- Is this novel a fit one for my daughter to rood? The Salesman - I don't know. I'm jiut atqunlutu.1 with your daughter. Tim Most Kimi'i.r Axn 8a ru l.KvrnTfor a Oouuh nnd Throat 'J'roubh' is 'Hiiowk'h 1)i:on Uiial TuociiKS.' They jaotsoss real merit. There Is n diMcrcnee l.ptivccu a cold ami the grip, but you will not lenlUe it untU you receive the doi tor'H bill. IlaBaittana ( ftiiiOiar li-a.tr II It filyrirlna, Ciiri'tit'liawNil HHiiUaairii!F:ii'i,,a.n,lfriir s,ira Kri't, C'UllbilUlls.riiC., at..'. C. .1. Clm li l Svw lUro, 11 Bach never t'sik nnytliing feir breakfast but a bit of bread und a i iip of t tiffce. If tha Ital.y I j Catting Ta?lh. mrt nduM tint old oiid veil trie! remedf, Kiu, WuijLow'i Souniwo Srnvr for ciiiMrrn Itclliluc- MasslnRPr enjoyed veal f boj, hrendeil, with plenty of butter, mul gluss of nlc, FITS AH Finmort-.tf " t-Iir.Kllno'nOrc! ierr Keatlairer. K. Ho nft' i' O, lirrn tiny a, um.. JtiirVfitH.acui.'s. Tri'itiiM'aii''-irr.l baioii-fr... li aciit.'. bona loljr. kin.. ,;! ii. 1, .,1.,1'l.i.a. ,1 . fihiik was a heart y i nter, preferring the pastry to uny otle r peri of the illniin. "Rftasoa's ZX.-1.3r Jo Cora Balv." Wnsrfitl ti PA, a or in .ii,- t-.'utw:eU. itk jam atru.gl.t fur 11. Ivlca) li c ut . 'Oh. give us n rest." ' I hnve 110 ret; my wile is a budding ulit ie'.iii." Ai.f J.tAAtlAAalltAtAMAA4.tAAAAtAAa iHflAAAAAI JAAiAAAAAfll Afr (act rid at iiiiri: -f tlio Ktut:iti'.,', fi steiui'j mntirt ot i Bill or dao tairj'll lo.ivo uly scars. Head (liiccliotis ami uso ST. JACOBS OIL. Timely Warning;. f7 Tha croat success cf tho chocolate preparations of tho house of Walter Dakor A Co. (cstablishor' J, 1700) has ted to tho placing en tho mark,,! $i;ijmany misleading and unscrupulous imitaticnr PfC' cf their namo, labels, and wrappers. Walte.- 'iA Baker & Co. aro H factjrra cf nurs I 1 ,.A Chocclates on thia used in their manufactures. i I A I ,it:."fithoycet,the penuino r. fcM consumer snouia asx lor. ana do lurt tnax WALTER BAKUR & CO., Limited, HOUCUITUli, MASS. ifisliltpii CmeV!v'. AM risofTllfl. i i . fit Both tho method and rcsuHa when Syrup of Figs is taken ; it is pleasant and refreshing to tho taste, and acta gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys, Liver and Uowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of iu kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from tho most healthy ana agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and havo mado it the modt popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for eal? in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it. on hand will pro enro it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept auy substitute. CALIFORNIA FIO SYRUP CO. SAN FltAfiClliCO. CAL louisviUE. ni. new tortK, n.Y. Go to California in a Tourist Sleeper. It is the RIGHT way. P.iy more and you are ex travagant. Fay less and you arc uncomfortable. The newest, brightest, cleanest and easiest rid ing Tourist JHcepers are used for our Personally Conducted Excursions to California, which leave Omaha every Thursday morning reach ing San Fr.incisco Sunday evening, and Los Angeles Monday noon. You can join them at any intermediate point. Ask nearest ticket agent for fi'.l information, or write to J. FnANCjs, G. V. A., Omnha, Neb. SOUTH MISSOURI WEST Ih Ut fruit Motion In th Vin. Vo tlreaUa, A filu' of rro;n iierer knonn. Mlid etliraU. Pj durtlt no" Ab.ll.dam uf (lull pui ta?r. Tur i a. 'iroiiUn llng full fmcrtMlaaaf th rkh Hlnerul, iH o4 Arlfultural Laad la BoiHh IV1 iourl,wrlltoalOBXM.Pt'KDT, JfnU.rf.f lh Wlnourl Ird and l.lf Btecfc Cu ian, yoa.lia, Jiewtun Co., Illitoort. TIIR AKItMOTOR CO. Unei t.air IM world' wlinimlil uuniiwvii. iitH ttiiMi it liun routd tiiacou l WUid power to I 11 linl ll It hit maiif branrh . ii'nism. ami .ii,iim lit tenant ana repair v?at7i MniurUiMN. it c;i and diae lurunHa Z&Tl laotirr aitlile fr lr mon trim "TJ ,rfhia I, rv'. Ir,.a Ii,tai,.ia,w an. I Il7Cl!lf?l(M!iil. suel. (Iitivaniwd afuir. iva,iv.mi.la.tiiii wirHliulllH. Tlltlna nod Flird Sii-a-l 'I'lmrrx. SUwl KiitzSa'. rrjiia-n, mh i !n t iiunr u;i iwi HiK4 liriiKlum, Oiiapiiltratf'iii It will umiwod ( I or UH-if arti. ia iii.il it il liimi-.li until iw.it.if l't nt 1: tl.a iiKiiitl prim.' It aim Diana- 'I anas avid I'urnidi'f all klmi. Ma-nil tut .jtiaii'ili.ai. H.My: IZ'.h, Uw.kwill ud I'itiRore Sircelt, Obkazia v7h7Wi.t"ycueuycoih? I!:0T 1 It.-. tvH vmii ivK.ftpta ,tl ftrlt l M for lii'i i tf Lf iMi If to it in -.o Kl if Hi"lic y tB Ui9 pro. ifu, tfj tlit (tufli of cur 'i on tiutrglii, Infonr.tr tciTi Im .in -I""" 'i"- KK. U . M MlXkLI 4U.. ilJl I -!! hi.. Ihlftty. tho eldest and largest manu and hih-crada Cocoas and - w continent. No chornicals nro A m M A Walter Daker & Co.'gocJa. ;vj i tu-nit'Uff'Miia rijj; t'wr a'( mi? ff'.tii bi ut: : iU i-t- k r itu m il. ia," -v..l l it: 1. 1 so, Nw t OUST COUCH SYPU?. II ll V lllll 1,1.1, I I all w mm 3 m 3 . 0