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The Commoner. Nov. 7, if oa 13 t FREE ELECTRIC BELT OFFER vli 'u-mf, vW H WITH TEH 1 AYS HEE WEAalKS T8IALlayoroirm Imf. maruralth ta rcaatoe sad aaly MKlDKLBkRa AlTERXATixa CURKKKT ElkCTXIC KLT8 to ny reader of this paper. Jfo mtj Ik rtmen wry lair ..ttpo.Uliertir.aU. COSTS ALH 1ST H8TWf-Pr.4 Trlth most an other treatments. CtlitlWiriM (riebelU,ppttueMM4rrBtdirl!. VJKiaafcfMrt ka 80 allaeaU. Only Hire ear for ai! bottom dttai, rakBM aad dlMrrfcr. For eamalete acatat Sdcntlal eataloa-ae. cut this ad. out and mall to u. SEARStROEBUCK A. CO., CHISAIO. Democrats Hay Ask Wliy organized Labor wants the Refercs&nW. Why, to stop the strikes, and the ahootUlgf, the "Vampire" TudEs. " They know that If the people were In that if we had a REAL DEMOCRATIC YEItNBIENT, that Labor would get justic. Public opinion, -WITHOUT THE POWKB to enforce its sentiments (see the coal strike) la 4 farce, but Public Opinion BACKED BY TOTES la omnipotent See paragraph ou "Strict Constructionists" in nOW TO TKEAT THE TBUSTg A"NTI TTOIV TO WIN IN 1004 ' Price S ContB Postpaid. Cke Abboy Proas, 114 Fifth Ave., N. T. City. plpemen. Tho strike is general ovor the Wabash system and includes shops at Fort Wayne, Ind.; Decatur, III., and Moborly, Mo. Tho strike was or dered from national headquarters at Washington. Later reports as to the Dokhobor disturbance near Yorkton, Canada, say that, without question, those people must be taken caro of by tho proper authorities. The report says that they are so exhausted by hunger and sleep lessness that no amount of reasoning with them is of any avail, and force must be used to diss dado them from their marching across the country. On October 31 it was reported from Kingston, Jamaica, that smallpox con tinues to spread in Baradoes at an alarming rate. A week ago tho total number of cases reached 1,200. Tho other Islands are observing tho most strict quarantine against Baradoes. persons although it is nono wore fatally hurt thought that BHzaboth Cady Stanton, the well known woman suffragist? died at her home in Now York qity on Octobor 26. Mrs. Stanton was 87 years of ago and for many years has been one of tho prominent leadors of th6 woman suf frage movement The final ceremonies connected with tne coronation of King Edward of Eng land took place in Loudon on October 26 when tho king and queen and almost all tho members of tho royal family drove to St Paul's cathedral and of foiod up thanks for tho recovery of tho king's health. Tho sceno is roportcd to have been very impressive. Let us Sell Your Farm oryo&r uuslnoss, no mattor where located. We Know where to And tho buyers. Send de scription and prlco and we will teU you how wo do it, without cost to you. CASH HEAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, 407 Elll cott Square, Buffalo, N. Y. TIL tl ... & Zj& rla A St Louis, Mo., dispatch of October 31 reports that a potition with tho sig natures of over 12,000 Anglo-Americans asking the release from imprison ment of Mrs. Maybrick, convicted on the charge of murder by the British government, is about to bo sent to King Edward at London. The potition was originated in St Louis under the auspices of the St Louis Society of St George, an English organization. It has been passed on to other cities and has returned here with over 12, 000 signatures. In 1888 Mrs. May brick was convicted of murdering her husband by poison. The transport Sherman arrived in San Francisco on October 31 from Manila having on board 1,011 soldiers, including six troops of the Ninth cav alry, consisting of 520 men, 285 cas uals, 134 sick, eight prisoners and five insane men. She also brought the bodies of seventeen dead soldiers. There are ninety-flvo cabin passen gers, Including a number of officers re turning to their homes. On Octobor 20 it was reported from London that it is officially announced that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has decided personally to visit South -Africa and examine on tho spot tho problems presontcd by tho termination of the war and tho settlement of af fairs in the new colonics. King Ed ward has given his approval of this plan, which, it is said, has lso tho full uppioval of Premier Balfour and tho cabinet Mr. Chamberlain proposes to start e-outhward tho end of Novem ber, aiid to return the early part of March. His visit will embraco tho Capo Natal, the Orange River colony and the Transvaal. Tho colonial sec retary hopes to have an opportunity to colder while in South Africa with rep resentatives of all tho different inter ests concerned and to consider their views In tho future policy. by volcanoes and a hill near Paleaqoc which has always been supposed to Ihi the ruins of a great prehistoric city, has suddenly transformed itself Into an active volcano. It Is also said that ths Guadaloupo Sierras are being disturbed and scientific opinion Is that all this to part of tho general awakening of vol vanlc forces in the West Indies awl Central Amorlca. Under dato of London, October 27, comes tho roport that General Dewet Informed a representative of the Asso ciated press today that he would sail for South Africa November 1. Ho add ed: "Botha and Delarey still intend paying a visit to America." Frank E. Elwoll of Brooklyn, N. Y an International authority on motor cycling, was killed on Octobor 27 whils participating in a club run. It is said that Elwoll has traveled through Eu ropo, Asia and Northern Africa on the machine that caused his death. Have Your Own Pressure Waterworks Be comfortable llko city folks. Uavo DATU. Closet range uollor supplied with hydrant water; 2000 plants operating. Especially fine for farmers and town waterworks. Hand power, windmill or engine. Send lor now Illustrated catalogue. CLARENCE A. BURTON, KANSAS CITY, MO. THE FAVORITE I ".r PIANO J - Awarded medal Paris, 1900. Gnd$rsed by Jlrtlsts, musicians, leathers, and 3S,000 Pleased Purchasers. On Octobor 25 It was reported from London that Emperor William of Ger many will arrive In England on No vember 8 and it is also expected that King Carlos of Portugal will at the same time bo a guest of King Edward. Tho dispatch says also that there is every reason to believe that the meet ing of the three monarchs will result In Important international understand ings especially as regards South Afri ca and more particularly Delagoa bay, which is so vitally Important to Great Britain as an outlet for her newly ac quired colonies. The Portuguese gov ernment appears willing to transfer some portions of its South African ter ritory to British rule. Germany is un derstood to be strenuously opposed to the British securing such an advant age, at any rate unless Portugal is willing to placate Germany by grant ing her some similar concession, and it is believed that before the emperor and King Carlos leave England a bargain will bo arranged. The first session of tho coal striko arbitration.board was held at Wash ington on October 27 with all tho mem bers of tho commission present It was decided to begin regular sessions on October 30 and an exhaustive examina tion of tho questions submitted will bo made. One point that seems at pres ent to present some difficulties will bo as to the recognition of tho miners' union. President Mitchell appeared in behalf of tho miners, but an objection to this was raised by Mr. Baor, the coal baron, and this question will have to bo settled by the board. Tho revolution in Colombia is re ported to bo nearing its end owing to tho surrender of tho revolutionary gen oral Urtbo-Uribo to General Marjare with all his mon and munitions of war. The reports announce that there is much rejoicing in Colon and Panama ovor tho defeat of tho rcbols. On October 27 it was reported from Havana that the proposed treaty be tween the United States and Cuba was returned to Washington by mail last Saturday. With U10 treaty was sent a counter proposition from the govern ment of Cuba to that of tho United States, the nature of which is not known, but.it is understood that Presi dent Palma, in a letter sent with the treaty, says that the acceptance of the proposition made by the United States would be ruinous to Cuba, as it would result in a large reduction of the cus toms revenue of the island. Octobor 29 was observed In tho min ing regions a3 "MItcholl Day" and thro was a general suspension of min ing. Pnrnds and irront mnoq mHnes were hold In nearly all the towns of tho coal region. "Mitchell Da" was the aniversary of tho closo of the last big striko, Octobor 29, 1900, when the mine workers returned to work after being out six weeks, tho owners having granted & 10 per cent Increase In wages and other concessions. As In the re cent strike, President Mitchell then conducted tho case for tho mine workers. A dispatch from Pittsburg, Pa., un der dato of October 28, says: Negotia tions are under way for a merging of the Pittsburg Coal company and tho Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coko company, wHan authorized capitalization of $11,000,000, and as sets of H20.083.581. Consolidation of these interests will launch by far tho strongest bituminous concern In the world. Tho combined coal output of tho two companies Is close to 30,000,000 tons a year. Tho plan is to make tho Pittsburg company lessee and tho pur pose to economize operations. These well known inntrumenta. tiala- brated for their I quality, rone ana Finish can be ob tained by dealers in any state at most moderate and advantageous terms. The strike of the anthracite miners having been declared off, it was an nounced on October 26 that no further levies for fund3 will be necessary. LUDWIG & CO., Mfgrs., Southern Boulevard, New York. Send for catalogue and prices. Matthewa Piano Co. General Agent for Lincoln, Neb. Attorney General Knox has decided that a clear and unincumbered title to the Panama canal can be procured in case the United States accepts the of fer of the now Panama Canal company for the sale of the' canal for $40, 000.000. This decision was announced as, the result of the attorney general's inquiry into the situation in Paris, where the new company has its headquarters. A collision between a trolley car and an automobile in New York city on Oc tober 2G resulted in tho Injury of 22 J state of Tobasco is being shaken up A Washington roport of October 27 says: The statement that the negotia tions of a reciprocity treaty with New foundland has been abandoned on ac count of the opposition of Senator Lodge is declared to be without foun dation. Senator Lodge is In favor of a reciprocity treaty if the Interests of Gloucester are, in his opinion, protect ed. It is understood that the negotia tions between the two countries have not been interrupted. An interesting report from a Wash ington source was given out on Octo ber 27, when Major General Corbin made the statement that on the retire ment of Lieutenant General Miles next August his place will be taken by Ma jor General Young. Although this Is not official, yet the report has gained some credence In army circles. BrigM's Disease and Diabetes Cured University ChemUt Acting a-Judge. Volcanic disturbances are frlghten inff the neonle of Mexico greatly. The Irvine X. Mottf M. D., ef Cincinnati, O., denea. strated before the editorial board of the Ermine Pott, OB0 of the leading dally papers of Cincinnati, uo power of aw nueay u cure tbe worst forms of kid ney diseases. Later a psblle ted was instituted under tbe auspices of the Post, and Are case of Hrlgbt's Disease and Diabetes were selected by tat'ta aad placed under Dr. Mott care. Is tbreenoMfe's t aU were presousced cured, the medical depart. ent of a prominent Unlrer. sky feartBg bees okosea by the Post to make ezaaslaa- Uob of the casfs before and after treatment. . Any ime deslrtec toreadtbe details of tbla M( tost can obtain copies of the papers by wriUu to Dr. Mott for them. This puMlo dejaonstrattoa care Dr. Mott aa Inter national reputation that has broBglat him Into eorrg syoadee? wlttt people all orer the werld, and several EaropeaM arenusnbered amene those who hare Ukca his treatmeat and been cared. 1 be doctor will correspond wKb taose wao are mtl fertaffwtiH hrlgbt's Disease. Diabetes or any kfctaejr troM, eltber Is the first, laterssedtate or Uststaees, and will be pleased to give Ma expert opinion ttmf UMe who wUl send him a deserlpUoB erf tbeirsnas-. tens. As essay wales the Deetor has prepared aeeet kld4r troubles aad daserlMac Me sew sietNad e treatment will alse be stalled by Hub. Cerroasos desee tor tbla parsese sseald he addressed te caTDrE K. MOTT, M. D., Mv MlteseH Jesifcuac, ciwMnniiT, Okie. I