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ABOUT THE PLATFORM Dt. Peabody Hakes Some Suggestions In ' , ed at Sioux Falls, Ed. Independent: It is reported that W. Bourke Cochran and other eastern democrats are endeavoring to induce W. " T 1 J It. 1 ? A 11 j. rryaa ana me. Dimei&uisis, in me in terest of harmony, to modify their views on the question of silver for four years, and make some kind of a compromise on its free coinage. ' v I was interviewed some three or four - weens since oy a genueman who saia ne was directed bvthe New York World to get the opinion gome of the Nebraska ' populists as to how the party would take some such compromise as the coin- I suggested that it would be wise to wait until our state convention met as he could .then get the concensus of opinion in my mind it would be hazardous for any man to prophesy exactly what the populists were willing to do. !: Individually, having been a compro "mise man up to the time Sumpter was fired upon, believing that that this Union with its diverse interests could only be held together by a spirit of compromise, r I would now, for the sake of a united Z party North, South, East and West, be willing to write on the first plank of the populist platform, and fight it out in op position to U. 8. Banks of issue, and thus restore the right to regulate the value of money. to consress. this right now being now exercised by a syndicate in viola- A A 1 A J Al l-lt ' C1 . uon oi me spirit ana me ieiier. oi oec. 8, Artic.e 5 of the Constitution. ... We fought the whig party, the great antitype of the republican party, for sixty years on tnis issue, and beat tnem in four presidential campalgus out of five. This plank, to my mind, is para mount to all others. With it and anti ' imperialism we can rout our opponents "in November text. All other issues would naturally follow. I would favor leaving our platform just as it is, except as to the second article. This, if it would produce harmony and complete fusion with our friends in the east, who are , shaky on the silver question, I would or rather might be willing to modify it so as to read: Section 2. We demand the free and unlimited coinage of silver (in the inter est of the government) and gold at the present legal ratio, without waiting for the consent of foreign nations. Those two articles would form a basis for a syndicate, with Uncle Sam as president and all v the people share holders. While the craze is for syndi cates, why not form one of all the peo ple, and have our servants, the congress of the U. S., run it for us. " Even that great exemplar of the present republican party, Alexander Hamilton, plutocrat or monarchist as he was, favored this when he uttered the following words ! in ' d fense of the constitution 'whenVit - was adopt ed : : -; j r v , ; , h t ! '"Let us as Americans, vish brothers bound together in strict JAd indissolu ble union, concur in erecting one great American System, sujfJerior to the control of all Trans-Atlajjtic forces or influence, financial or otherwise; ever able to dic tate the tarois of connection between xne oiavuia tne new woria. . I pfy at this day (when men are pig Aes to the inspired men who framed the constitution) let us as Americans, as brothers bound together in strict and in dissoluble union, concur in erecting one great American party composed of Inde pendent Democrats, Republicans and Populists, pledged to support . and up hold that constitution as it is and make the supreme court interpret it justly, even if we have to add another amend ment to it endorsed by three-fourths of luu scales, wnere it appears c.ouuj ur elastic, as in the question of the right of k i i . . . i a congress to enact an income tax." 1 - l- a Liet us tnink of tnese tilings in con vention on the 19th instant as brothers - as Americans by birth or adoption, ' JAMES H. PEABODY, Populist C::;Jv.:IIIIk' Wanted, " 40 gallons of Jersey milk wanted daily for which I will pay the highest cash price. 1837 O street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Imperialism .' Editor Independent: Isn't it queer, or is it. that Napoleon Bonaparte should be so suddenly placed before the Ameri can people as a tpye and a subject for study? Why is it that his life is . being read and discussed in clubs and literary circles? - Why is it that newspapers and magazines are devoting valuable space to depicting the character of this man- one of the greatest despots and expo nents of imperialism the world ever knew? in fact, why is it that militarism and military charaters are so largely taking the place' of science and scientists, as well as literature and authors, in the thoueht talk and study of the people. .Why did Depew, in his late speech commemorating tne birtnaay or Lincoln, eay of the worthies of the eighteenth century only two were universally recog nized, George Washingtonand Napoleon Bonaparte." Indeed, how could he men tion Washington and Napoleon in the same breath? Two men, who as regards qualities for which they became famous, held nothing in common, other than that they were leaders of iron will and endu rance, and military men of tact. s Does Mr. Depew recognize, that if this is to be an acre of militarism, the people's ideals must be military men; if it is to be an age of imperialism and conquest, the people must be educated to idealize the conqueror the man with the sword the despot? Is this his purpose, or does he think the masses are ignorant as to the true character of Napoleon? For one only need to consult his encyclope dia to end that Napoleon sacrificed ab solutely everything for personal fame and selfish ambition. With him, conn try, life, liberty, honesty and family ties were only to second his aggrandizement of self; andPonly when they in no way impeded his road to fame were they safe in his keeping:. . Napoleon, as Washington, may be said to be 'Jlfirst in war," but never to be "first in peac and the hearts of his country men. Washington was a leader in the ' cause of a people, Napoleon in a cause of self. Washington would sacrifice personal rank for the people; Napoleon would sacrifice the people for personal rank. Washington was a democrat; Na poleon, a despot- Washington, a lqver of Liberty; Napoleon, a crucifier of it. Yet, says Mr. Depew, they are the only two worthies to be remembered. Here is what the : Encyclopedia Brit tanica says of an "illusion" which some times held place concerning Napoleon and stands as the summing up of his character: - MBv lookincr only at the beennmner and end of his career, and by disregarding all the middle of it, an imaginary Napo leon has been obtained who is a republi can, not a despot, a lover of liberty not an authoritarian, a champion of the rev olution not a destroyer of the revolu tion, a hero of independence not a con queror, a friend of the people not a con temner of the people, a man of heart and virtue, not a ruthless militarist, cyn ic and Machiavellian." - We hope Mr. Depew, was think- ing oi . this imaginary iNapoieon when he astonished us with the fact that he is a "worthy" to be classed and remembered with Washington. Yet, as one who espouses the cause of imperial ism and conquest, it would be more fit ting of the two charactersshould he choose Napoleon as a type to impress on the people. Perhaps. Jjlr. -Depew -and others who are laboring to popularize Napoleon, are after all only laboring to be consistent. We confess this is a qual ity to admire, but we common " people only hope that should an attempt be made in this republic by any aspirant for power to personalize this ideal ot militarism, he may not be as long as Na poleon was in meeting his ' Well ins: ton and Waterloo. MARY HARRIS. Crete, Neb. . ... . - , New Dresses Made of Old The happiest woman is the one who ma&es the best of everything instead of brooding over the condition of the pocket book. .If . the furniture is not as fine as she likes, she keeps it in the best condi tion, giving everything a cozy,' home-like appearance. lier wardrobe is not as hne as that of her wealthier neighbor, but she takes good care of what she has, making her old dresses over as long as any good material remain in them. There isno reason why. women of small means should neglect their personal ap pearance, nor can she afford to do so, for a little effort will often enable her to be neatly and stylishlv dressed. Guimpes are worn in such an infinite' variety that every woman should provide herself with several of them in different colors. They "require only a small amount of material and are easily made, using a waist lining, and covering it to a - little taore than yoke depth with silk or satin, either tucked - or plain. ' A piece that has lost its original freshness may: be covered with net or lace, in black, white or ecru.' There are often a number of skirts that are quit good " al though the waists are worn too badly ; to use again. Give them athorotigh clean ing and pressing and put in a new bind ing if necessary. A pieee of plaid that harmonizes in color with the skirt may be used for a waist,' for this is a 'season of combinations. Skirts' that are faded or badly soiled - should be taken apart and washed, then dyed some pretty dark color or ' black with diamond dye; then made . up - on fresh linings. When the skirt is too short or worn around the bottom, cut it in' scallops, tunic fashion, bind the edges of the scallops with a narrow bias band of velvet, and allow them to fall on a velvet band that ap pears to be the bottom of an underskirt. Many changes will suggest themselves when you begin work that will ' improve the looks of your dresses and make them wear longer. - If you do not make them yourself, the most c economical plan is to hire a dressmaker to come to your house and ? sew - - for a week or two. But have everytning reaay beiore sne comes so there will be no time lost in waiting- for lining, stays or anything needed Most women enjoy- a made- over ' gown, and when the work is neatly done, the effect is as good as if the materials were all new. - 1 '" '- The hat should be in keeping with the dress and jacket. Before a new one is purchased, it should be viewed from the side ' and back as well as the front, for the finest hat is never satisfactory unless it is becoming. Good trimmings may be used several times, and will always look well, hence it pays to get those of a good quality, Ostrich plumes may be recurl ed by drawing each part between the thumb and the back of a knife blade. Ribbons can be washed and rinsed, then wound smoothly around k a tall round bottle that is filled - with hot water. When dry, use the best pieces for long loops and the others for rosettes. The latter are used a great deal for trimming and are always becoming, if tastefully arranged. Almost everyone has learned the art of raising the pile of crushed velvet by dampening the back and press ing it upon a warm iron, turned with the iace uppermost. xtiacK straw nats .are freshened and like new when given one or two coats of liquid shoe polish. A little practice will enable the home mil liner to obtain excellent results and save many dollars. , E. J. C. Was It All In Vain Did the thousands of men who offered up their lives for the Union and liberty, believe that in thirty-five years the party and the men of the party whose princi pies they died for, would come back to believe, with Stephen A. Douglass, that -the declaration of independence was in tended only for white men." Are the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendmenths to be nullified in their es sence because they have failed of their purpose in the south? Are they for home .use only? , Was the memorable conflict between slavery and freedom useless? Have we gained noth ing? Is the . commercial greed, which dominates in our councils and coerces the President to do his bloody and - hor rible work to make the constitution a new "league with death.and a covenant with hell, in the interest of oppression a tin to slavery? In order to do all these thinsrs must we "camp outside the con stitution" and give the interpretation of tne oia soutnern siavenoiaers to tne dec laration of independence, and nullify all the precedents and and - decisions of our supreme court? Did this nation offer up its bravest and best upon the altar of liberty, the blood of 6even hundred thou sand men and : spend and destroy five bi lions of treasure that we might have a 'government of the people, by the peo- Ele, for the people," to find that in the rief pan of one man's life the sacrifice was vain, the civil war a mistake, and that the colored race has no rights we are bound to respect at home or abroad. Senator Tillman of South Carolina. nomic Discussion Editor Independent: I see by your j issue of the 17th of February, that W.H. Dech criticises my article of February 1. I would think that the reform party does not entirely agree upon the dictionary. We cannot go to the dictionary for in formation on technical points. The dictionary is supposed to give a general idea of the meaning of words. Techni calities are left out of the. dictionary. I always try to be very careful what I put in black and white. Mr. Dech uses the following language, "Mr. Johnson says, 'There are other things in ; this money question: .value, price and utility.' This in a sense is true but not in the sense that Mr. Johnson uses it." - But you will notice - that Mr. Dech does not say why it is not true. . : Mr. Dech quotes the following from . a k ..an. A . - . 1 my article, "The value of a thing is tne amount received for the thing when sold' and adds the f ollowing,"This is certainly erroneous. It may be much less' and it may be much more." It is very evident from Mr. ; Dech's words, that he has "utility" and "value" mixed a little. The value of a thing may be changed by cir cumstance or condition. Suppose that Mr. Dech were in the Klondike, and had gold to the amount of ten million dollars worth. You know, up there, they run short of provisions occasionally. If Mr. Dech was without provision, and met some man who had a hundred pounds of breadstuff, Mr. Dech would say, "What will you take for that?" "Sir, it is all I have to keep from starving, I will not sell." But I must have something to eat, and I will give you my gold for the half of it." The fellow studies a short time and concludes that he can get out of the Klondike, by a little footing, on half his provision, if the weather is good, and says to Mr. Dech, "Give me your ten millions and here is your fifty pounds of rations." Of course Mr. Dech would be glad to give away his mfllions rather than have his tombstone situated in the Klondike. "The value of a thing is the amount secured for a thing when sold." W.J. ; A pound of pork, in the Klondike, will satisfy a man's hunger there as immediately as it will in Ne braska; but that isn't "value:" that's utility." A thing can have no value (not utility) until it has the relatien of exchange to some other thing. The relation of ex change, makes value, but what the value of a thing is cannot be determined until exchanged, or 6old. Hence, "The value of a thing is the amount received for the thing when 6old." ' But what is "price?" . It is not neces sary that a thing be sold, or r exchanged, that itl may have value, but it is neces sary that it be sold - to determine the value. One thing may be more valuable than another, and we may suppose that to be the case, but we.cannot determine their power of exchange by approxima tion, they must be exchanged - to deter mine their value. , . : vOur v best ; judgment may lead us to believe a thing, but belief is not rknowl- edge. We may know that one thing has a power of exchance with something else, but how can we . know v their true ratio of value until exchanged? One article may be worth five times what some other article is worth, but we don't know that until they are exchanged. What do we do, when we have a thing to sell, do we determine the value - of it? No, we do not. We approximate or esti mate the value of it. Will someone tell me- what that "approximation" or estimation" is?, Is it not the price? Suppose that I have a cow to sell. : I esti mate her value at $35.- The man with whom I am dealing does not see just as J see, and he estimates the value of the cow at $30. - The man who is selling the cow estimates her value, with the general trend of the value of other cattle; the man who is buying the cow estimates her, value from what facility he can dis pose her. Suppose these two men f 'split the difference," and the cow goes for $32.50. That would be her value, but not the estimate of her value. , v Mr. Dech makes another quotation from my article, which is, "There ae too many of us who believe that the only function money has is to pay debts," and continues thus, "Now will Mr. John son kindly cite me and other seekers after truth, how, when, and where, money can, without being prostituted, be used outside of voiding of obliga tions?" The reader will notice that Mr. Dech leaves a hole to crawl out, if he wants do so. Here is where the middle-of-the-roader falls short in his reasoning. I have taked. with dozens of men who believe that the government ownership of railroads, the referendum and a few Other isms "were of more importance than the money question. All the isms that you can pile together will amount to nothing . if the money of the country is left to corporations. Suppose Mr. Dech has an obligation of $1,000, will not an increase or decrease in currency affect that obligation? Yet the constitution gives congress the power to increase the currency. When the production of a thing in creases, it falls in value. When the production of a thing decreases it rises in value. , Suppose you have $1,000 in cash; if you know the volume of currency is to be decreased, you hold to the $1,000, because after a decrease iu currency is made, your $1,000 will possess a greater value. Money today is held as an investment, the same as you would hold hogs or cattle. This should not be done, but there is but one way to prevent it; and that is to increase the currency; then if you have $1,000, it will fall in value, and you are anxious to get rid of it, and do wnat, buy cattle, horses, wheat or any thin else, for an investment. Then the well-to-do owns the commodities and products as an investment, and the poor own xne money, vv nenever the poor nave tne money ne is not in want. Then instead of the rich man loaning money on notes for a payment, ot so many dollars " in return, he would buy your commodities at a eood price, and the many dollars which are in hiding p'aces for a higher price, would come out, and the money trust would be broken by nature s own laws.' - Everyone agrees that when the useful ness, of a thing is increased, its value increases. If then the gold of the coun try is to do the wo.k that both gold and silver has been- uoing, doesn't that increase the value of gold? This proves the quantitive theory of money. It s a vain theory that the coinage of silver would only increase prices of everything. It would bring money out of its hiding place; it would give commerce new life; it would place the money in . the hands of the poor; it would dissolve the trusts Ecoi by cutting, the tariff in two ; it would make money a debt payer instead of a debt maker. Give us enough money so thafwe may pay with cash. , , ... Walter Johnsow. , Hardy's Column (Continued from 5th page.) - vides that silver dollars, silver certifi cates, greenbacks and treasury notes shall remain a legal ' tender money as now. In England silver is a legal tender for only forty shillings, while in every other country it is a' full le,gal tender for any amount. . 'V-- -' V'4-'' r -v The dairy business-in Nebraska has just received a good; encouraging boost ahead, from the meeting of the National Butter Makers. . The machinery for whirling the cream out of the milk in stead of waiting two or three days for it to rise, the machinery for churning and working over buttery the exact , rule of salting and best methods of picking are all helps in the right direction. Butter brings the best price of anything the farmer sells and the freight to market is only about one tenth that of grain, ac cording to value. Cows and hogs mix well on a farm. t Corn soaked in sour milk or whey is sure preventative of hog cholera. " Then it is profitable and not as hard work as grain growing. Five cows, two litters of pigs, each year and fifty hens will support any ordinary family well, if well tended. On good cow is worth two poor ones. Beef cattle do not make good milkers. Select heifer calves from long lines of milkers. Calves of cojvs that have been milked ten years are most likely to make good -milkers. As a rule the youngest - children of a family are healthiest and smartest. 1 1 pays to have a warm cow stable Jfor winter, in ; which to milk in stormy 'weather and which can be darkened in fly time. Cows pay more attention to flys than to milkers. : r A Skyscraper. -; New York Herald. - k . Irregular, , "I don't like the way those people fight," said the young man who reads fiction. : , -,-",The Boers?" ."Yes. They don!t go at It the right way. , Instead of shouting Stand, the ground's your own, my braves,' or 'Once more to the breach, kind friends, once more,' the general simply packs a bunch of tobacco into his pipe, takes a few puffs and then blazes away with his rifle. It may Ibe practical, but it doesn't seem regular." Washington Star. , I 1 Ran Awayv From It Mrs. : Hauskeep Ain't you got any home? ' . ': ::,u.. . . Tatterdon; Torne-iYes, lady; my ole home's way up in Maine. Mrs. Hauskeep Don't you ever wish you was back there? Tatterdon Torne No, lady; it makes me shiver to t'ink of it, My home's In Bath. Philadelphia Press. Under tbe Coming? Dispensation. "Let me see, Briggs, were you not once an officer of the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?" "I was." . "I notice you still wear the badge. For the sake of old times?" . j "Not-at "all. I am an officer of the Society For the Proper Controlling of Automobiles." Chicago Tribune. A Trifle Short. "Here's $4," said the candidate to the colored political worker; "now go to work for me." , The old 'man took the money, looked at it dubiously and then said: "Marse William, hit's my hones' opin ion dat hit'll tek fo' dollars en a quar ter ter 'lect a man lak' you!" Atlanta Constlution. One View of Life. Another elixir warranted to prolong the average life to 250 years is announced. Why should any one wish to lire 250 years? Marcus Aurelius, the emperor philosopher." says that n man who lives 40 years sees as much and experiences as much as. he would were it possibie for him to live 400 years, since the world has always been practically the same and al ways will be. To die a natural death is a good way of getting rid of the burden of living. There is something in life up to 30, but nothing between 30 and 50, and after 50 life is usually a disgusting bur den. Atchison Globe, t Chattel Mortgage Sale. . Be it lenown. That by virtue of a chattel mortgage dated June H6th, 1S'J9, executed by Thos. Hornby, unto Nichols & Shepard Co., an incorporated company, under the laws of Michigan, to secure the payment of Five hun dred fifty dollars ($j.V).0,), said mortgage having been duly filed in the office of the county clerk of Lancaster county, Nebraska, and default, having been made thereon. There remaining due and unpaid the sum of $574.10. We hav taken and shall on Thursday the 22nd of March, jwai, at vjo ciock a. m., or saia aay, sell from the back door of Lincoln Transfer Co's. build ing at 10th and Q sts. in the city of Lincoln, to the highest bidder for cash in band, the follow ing described property, to-wit : One grain sep- Larator with 32 inch cylinder and 52 inch rear, cumiuew. nop mo. HU, WUH 1TUCK3, Dens, fixtures and including one ' Schurn pneumatic stacker. One 10 H. P. Traction steam murine complete, shop no, 3619, all of above machinery being of Nichols & Shepard Co. manufacture. -. : - Nichols A'Shepard Co, :.'-' By E. E. Glasscock, t . Agent for the purposes of this sale. Dated Feb. 12th 1900.,, .- r I SWITCHED OFF I 3 . . . Tm - BY KILBOUENE C0WLES. g ooStoarolWooStoJKo3So3oSo Louise Blakely was sitting in the din ing car, preparing to enjoy her supper, when , the brakeman came in and an nounced that the car would have to be vacated, as, owing to some ; accident, it could not be carried farther. 5 " Notwithstanding the fact that Louise was deeply in love and even now on her way to visit the family of her fiance, she was possessed of a healthy young appe tite, and she looked longingly at the tempting array of dishes which had been set "before her just previous to" the stern edict of the brakeman. It was cruel to be torn away from such a good ' supper, still untouched, she thought, and,5 yield ing to a . sudden impulse, she hastily wrapped ; a chop. Borne; rolls and a gen erous supply of olives in :a " napkin and carried them' with her into the sleeping car. She was conscious . of the amused glances of one or two of her fellow pas sengers, particularly a white bearded, benevolent looking old gentleman, whose eyes twinkled as she marched into ' the car with head held haughtily , erect and the napkin safely clasped in her hands, but she reflected that she had paid for her supper . and she had a perfect right to stay the pangs of hunger, even if she did appear a little ridiculous. Louise was a , very independent young woman; if she had not been she would never have won her father's and mother's con sent to take this trip. They had not been able to see the tragedy in the separation of two loving hearts for a period of. some 60 days. ' ' : : 1 "Just think of It, mamma, dear," -she had said; "if you don't allow me to ac cept Jack's mother's invitation it will be two whole months before, we are together,-for Jack says he can't possibly leave his business again until after the spring trade.'! , ; - i . .'..;:-v . "But I don't like the idea of your going out. to Chicago alone.'' her father argued, v, "And you don't know his people," sup plemented Mrs. : Blakely. "It might be most awkward for you,' Louise." "You will put me on the train, papa, and I certainly know enough to take care of myself until Jack meets me, so you see there is no objection to my going alone. And, mamma, one of my reasons for wishing to make this visit is to get acquainted with Jack's people. I think every girl pught to make it her Christian duty, to becomeacquainted with her pro spective relatives. so she will go into, the family with . her ' eyes open," she said, with a: fine assumption pf wisdom." Of course she triumphed in the end. Mr. and Mrs, "Blakely had., not spoiled her sys tematically for 23 years for nothwg. : " ; Just as Louise was settling down to eat she was horrified '. to . discover that her pbeketbook was missing. She beckoned wildly": to the-; porter, who .was leisurely pacing the, platform; - " "--4 -' - "Won't you please run down where the dining , car is and get my pocketbook? I left, .it; on the table, t I' will be so much obliged to you." :; , . -.: .' . -v , . , V.'Tze sorry,1 miss, but It's, 'gainst the rules to leave the car,'! he answered with importance. . . - r . . : Louise turned in desperation to the con ductor, .who seemed just about as ada mantine., j ? ;-.,,.., - "Can't he go, really ?".r she . pleaded. "My ticket, checks and money are in my pocketbook.. Oh. what can I do?" Her voice, .broke - into a sob. and the white bearded . old -.. gentleman, who had been listening, to the conversation,' said as he laid his hand kindly, on her shoulder: ) "There, there; I'll go for you." - - "Oh. thank you! How good of you! I hate to have-you go, and yet I-want my pocketbook.", . ;;; ,. . , . r : f - ; . "The, train may .start at any moment; you may take great chances, sir, of get ting left,". remarked the conductor, not attempting to conceal his disapproval. ' ; "I will risk it for this little woman,", said Louise's new friend as he started on his uncertain errand. Going back to her seat, she tried not to worry. She philosophically decided to eat her lunch, and, opening the napkin, was startled to see. side by side with the chops, rolls and olives, her lost pocket book. Instead of rejoicing, she gazed upon it with loathing almost and sat perfectly still with it and the untasted food in her lap, sadly awaiting the return of her knight.. . . . . Every , sound of whistle or . engine bell sent rterror to her heart, and she .did hot draw a peaceful breath until at last, just before the train started, the old gentle-' man appeared, looking weary And dis heartened. He stopped before her, about to inform her of his fruitless search, but she tragically pointed to her pocketbook and , burst into tears, which seemed to soften any wrath he might have justly felt at her carelessness, for, to her relief, he passed on and' disappeared into the smoking compartment. She did not see him again during the remainder of the journey. The next morning, when Jack took her hand to greet her as she stepped smiling ly off the train, he reached his other hand over her shoulder. "Why, hello, father!" he said. "I wish I had . known you were coming home on this train. You might have met Louise and taken care of her." She turned and blushed as she recog nized her benefactor . of the evening be fore. "Well, well; so . this is your sweet heart," he said, smiling reassuringly at the much .disconcerted Louise, "Well, Jack, Any son, she needs a protector." What to Eat. Doctoring: Among; the iChlrKhta. Outside the doorway of the kibitka (or black, tent) lay a man writhing in agony. Behind him and sitting on his haunches was one of the ugliest and most repul sive individuals I have ever seen. Osman (the dragoman) described him as the doc tor., This : fellow had a huge instrument with two strings upon which be continu ally strummed, chanting all the time in a doleful manner, and winding up the end of each verse of his song with a piercing shriek. The man on the ground was at tacked by dysentery, and this, I was in formed, was the method by which the Khirghiz were cured. When the doctor had got half : way through his song, a couple of Khirghiz approached, carrying two sheep. One was placed at the head and the other at the feet of the patient, and at a given signal each Khirghiz whip ped out his knife and cut the throat of the animal, so that. tbe blood should fall on the head and feet of the man to be cored. R. Ju. Jefferson's "A New Ride to Khiva," smc ReadyToWear (rood THE PRESENT SEASON'S LINES AT ' WHOLESALE PRICES TO CLOSE, V AND MANY OF THE COMING SEA SON'S LINES SPECIALLY PRICED TO INTRODUCE 15 Jackets and 10 long cloaks for children, sizes 6 to 12 years, worth $1.50, Trtt $2.50 and $3.00, on sale now, each I w w 50 flannel and worsted waists, this week, 7RP each ... . . : . ,. ... ....;........ r I u U 100 fleece lined wrappers and 50 percale wrappers, all sizes, $1.25 values, ; QQ 35 cloth Jackets left, mostly large sizes, to close, each. ...v...;. A... 3oif C 10 Golf Capes, $10.00 and $12.00 values, each All Wool, $7.50 Crepon Skirts, All Wool Cheviot Skirt, trimmed with $7.50, our price, each See our all-over corded Silk Waists, all price. ........ ..... Taffeta and Satin Waists, regular $5.00 each . .V. ....... .iT.i; $10.00 and $12.00 Plush Capes, 30 inches long, fur trimmed, to close, . 3600 New Suits in Homespuns and Novelty Wool Goods O7 Rfl at $6.75 and . . . . y. .V. 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