wifi iiiiiiiiFr ' ' 'WW .. .. ii Hi iJTnr'P-- - -- l- 7" -51 S!"5nS-..HA4U. -! !iir3frsa.iC5u,' jifcfc.iA-L-) v,. .tvt1..! aiiiiniiiwifitV' RED OLOUD, NEBRASKA, CHIEF ffmTiTWSSBMJatSMlelSMiTMBMaSBBBlSBBSM ' '" I v., , V 1 Representative Slemp Finds an Agent of Cupid REPRESENTATIVE HASCOM SLEMP of Virginia waB until recently n bnche. lor. A fow yenrB ago, however, when ho was "heart wholn anil fancy free," ho was speaking to a largo assembly nt a political gathering. Tho audi- onco was full of handsomo women and pretty girls who were, of course, much Interested in tho tariff when It 1b explained by a young bachelor who lived In official Washington. Slctnp got along famously, carrying with him the sympathy of tho crowd. Hut at last a fellow In h back scat roso to mako a statement. "I llko Stomp," he roared. "Slomp's all right The only thing I have agin him Is that ho la not married. Now, I proposo to this honorable gath ering that we rcftlso to voto for him unions he promises to t married." Slemp was oqunl to tho occasion. "I acknowledge my desolate state," ho exclaim cd, "yet It Is rot my fault, but that of tho fair onea who will not Nvo me. If thero Is any one among tho many lo""ly ladles In this audience who will accept my hr-art and hand. I nm only too willing to bo led to the altar." The man Jumped to his feet again excitedly, v "No. you don't," ho exclaimed. "You'll have to go to foreign parts to git your bride all tho girls around hero havo got too much aonso to tako you!" Belting Rapidly Disappearing. The rapid displacement of tho belt is a means of transmitting power la not only resulting In a great saving of energy In tho work shops of tho world, but also Is a great saving of life, for the uho of tho belt haB always been attended by Injury and loss of life to a serious degree. The electric drlvo Is remedying all this, Although the United Statea was the pioneer In tho development of motor driven ma chinery, It appears that Germany Is at present lending in the extent of Its use, for anything but an electrically driven machine Is rarely seen In that country. Guantanamo. Guantnnamo Is n town on u deep water harbor on thfj southenst coast of iCubn. maintained as a naval base by tho United States. It was granted as P base to this country by arrangement with Cuba nt the tlmo tho Spanish war set Cuba free. Sometimes It In. Dick, whose father was a candidate for olllce. one day ran to his mother. eclaltnlng! "Oh. mamma: Mr. Smith bays iinpa s got the nomination Is that worse thru the measles?" Ufa If Canrl CC Karma tor Rata and rent. Hiiaiia oeeu o j. Muihau, mom cur, i. PUN TOBACCO ,& 11 v thptturrpl rxistftVHtimnnil rn i nnt UnVHimn IttWH. iKTimttlni? tin. rn. talllna of tobacco In Hft natural BUMP wo art) In n uoslllon to furnish ton with the nlnlii tobacco, not manufactured but In tho natural Ituf ItiwL ah It rnniA from Lhn fnrm. UrnrW of tbo men who bain onco J IhiC ordered from tixaro now rcutilnr cun- llOa toaiers. Autui-Hl .Leaf Tobarro ' S2I Company lluuklnavllle, Ivy. r4 r yi CHILDS' GIANT SUMMER COSMOS Ii I'OtiUtoIy tlit noil tvprb and Ltuutlful gudsn flower known. Blooms profusely from June, to Nor , tteh riant t9dttinvttotu$nnt$ctt flow, tri, larger and more etqulstw than the fall Cosmos, whit. Llaah.filnV. rose,trlmstn,etc. ThtUee anywhere fineii cu flower for viM,to.Mllvl for lO eta irr pUl., n clmdiuaSothtrlfartitiobcn ttlitafrrtfor trial. Us, t CreRo I'lnU, UrfMlind naoet or an aimm. Pnniy Orchid fid, euperb new orchid colon. Irlmroa-. KtwQIantVTMu. Petunia, Urimanibaaotr. finnwbull Tomuto. i.tw iMhlUt ' XII tktmt klx leading St ett Xottttita for only lO cts wgeiner wun nowi OQiuiiure, vimiiiui, rori iimu, tic Oar Ills Intftloffiin of flowtr and Yfj heeds, llulha. Plants and rart paw KruiU I HKE to all who apljr. w t ara tha 1 trees t irowtra In tha world of Gladiolus, Csnnsi, Dahlias, lilies, lrt, ate , and our atocki art t and r)itict JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FIota. Park. N. Y. The Typewriter for the Rural Business Man 4Sr QBg i Whether you are a small town merchant or a farmer, you need a typewriter. , BaltB.arin, " W,"". "B Long waring your letters and bills by hand, you are not getting full efficiency. It dbesn't require an expert oper ator to run the L. C. Smith & Bros, typewriter. It is simple, compact, complete, durable. Send in the attached coupon and we will give especial attention to your typewriter needs. L. C. Smith A Bros. Typr write r Co., Hjraeime, N.Y, Pleap Bend uie )uur free book about typewriters. Name P.O State .'. UflMES IK v Ik? it JrBP wbezW Mm Fight On Tholr Stomachs ?zLA7a A pretty sore to b a poor fighter. It is difficult almost impossible for anyone, man or woman, if digestion is poor, to succeed in business or socially or toenjoy life. In tablet or liquid form Dr. Plrcf Golden Medical Discovery helps weak stomachs to strong, healthy action helps them to digest tho food that makes the good, rich,' red blood which nourishes the entire body. This vegetable remedy, to a great extent, puts the liver Into activity oils the machinery of the human system so that those who spend their working hours at tho desk, behind the counter, or in the borne are rejuvenated into vigorous health, Eu brought iwllef to .many tboonndto very year for orr forty year. Item teller you nnd doobtleai rettore to you your former health txA ctnnath. At leu tyou owe 1 1 to yourself to frlra It toUL Bold by Uedieina Dealers or send COe for N fetal box of Tablets Dr.Hrca,sInvallds,noUlBur-icallosUtuta.UuflakjkN.y. ( YtH saa am Br. PlirsVa Csaatm Smm MisIisI AAVtssr sf 10M Passt far Sis. Shipping iil nlnk era. enlmotle. and all otbers, no mutter bun "eiposed kept from liming anr of tbasa diseases tilth Hl'OHNVi LIUOIUpiNTEMrElt flUUIS. Tbreo to six doses often core a case. Ooo to-cent buttle tmaranleed to do so. Mest thing Tor brood mares. Acts on the blood. 6Uo and II a bottle. I0 and llOjs doten bottles Druggists and harness shops. Distributors-AUi WOOL DAhn unuuuisiD CheoiUts and 'Y.U'LL CO TO FOREIGN PARTS TO ICET YOUR BRIDE Pm .'j i $ This Cockatoo Crops Wood. John Rube, of Klngscllffe, North, ants, hnH an eighteen-year-old silver crested Australian cocatoo which not only talks nnd "sings" but has a ma nia for "chopping" wood. Each day tho housekeeper provides her helper with a starch or tioup bo and the bird breaks It up with Its beak Into short nnd thin pieces suitable for firewood, any nails In the way being drawn "The amount of labor that bird has saved In tho way of wood chopping Is enormous," the housekeeper says "The only thing I havo to do Is to seo that thero Is no paint on the boxes " New York Sun. Danger In Argument. "Don't you think peace' would be promoted If nations could be persuad ed to talk things over deliberately be fore going to war?" "Possibly; but sometimes the more you tnlk thlngB over the more yon And to light about." Light Luncheon. Macon I seo that tho gum used on postage stumps is mado largely of po tato starch. Egbert That ought to lie very com forting to tho vegetarians. Corporation Footballs. Mayor Mitchell of Now York wa praising a commuter who, by continual complaints, had Improved the railway service of his district. "Wo are apt to call the klckor a crank and n nuisance," snld Mr. Mitch ell, "but It's tho kicker who gets things done for the community." He smiled and ended: "They who nover kick are but too apt to become footballs." Ii i- A BILIOUS LIVER For sick headache, bad breath, Sour Stomach and constipation. Get a 10-ccnt box now. No odds how bad your liver, stomach or bowels; how much your head j aches, how miserable and uncomfort ' ablo you aro from constipation, Indiges tion, biliousness and sluggish bowels J you always get the desired j-esults Don't let your stomach, liver and bowels make you miserable. Take Cascarets to-night; put an end to the headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv ousness, sick, sour, gassy stomach, backacho and all other distress; cleanse your inside organs of ell the bilo, gases and constipated mattor which 1b producing the misery. ' A 10-cont box means health, happi ness and a clear head for months. No more days of gloom and distress if you will tako a Cascaret now and then. .All stores sell Cascarets. Don't forget) the children their llttlo la sides need a cleansing, too. Adv. The Attempt. "Dldthe new actress in tho party try to do the swoon well?" ' "She made u faint effort." Stimulating. "What boit ol a man Is I'lckledorf?" "Absolutely helpless without a cork Hcrew." Fever dlttcmnar.and all nose i and throat diseases en tad. HPOIIN HKniOAL CO.. Bacteriologist, (Josbau. Ind., U.S.J R unOUrinLlO Pretty Utility aSaaBBBBBa TaB?aaaBBMsaw Anf .BBBBlC - V iu.BBsaaaaaBsUOaVc PPPLasTafaWattBfeBsaaBw aarv.ti 1 43x .J jaaw . vVu&fyppppjIJ sbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbkbbbbbbbw mr J "N f W J0&&J&?. 'JBBsBBBsBsBBBsBbW SPBKlMrBsBsBsW -' f BV BBBsLx k ' . II I &BsS''.'Jte'W kIbsBsBBBsb, rWeBBaaasasaSBalaBCS KSMbASJ f t V Ft jLaHalBsBaP SWSSBBSW C9bBBsBsBsBs1bsBsBsBC ftf CVj3HKsl . aBsPaaRr iB! .aP X'ViaaB9Ksn, SsBBsBsBsBsBsBsBBsasHr? w . BaBBBtBit. lfx S&ErEpPS j t OUT of tho conglomeration of atylcs which tho beginning of winter ushered in, many are pausing and a few ore to remain for BprliiR. Nero Is a pretty and rather plain cloth Kown for present wear, which may bo copied In taffeta Bilk, llgurcd or plain voile (or both), In whlto embroidered fabrics In fact, In nny of tho beauti ful summer materials. It will be found strictly up to dato when the tlmo comes for wearing It. , A very pretty development of It RhowB a plain aklrt, quite full enough (o Htop In at tho normal Htrldo, with tho hip drapery made of llgurcd voilo having a whlto ground with colored flowers. Tho bodlco la mndo of this voile combined with shadow laco. There la a glrdlo of leaf green messa line ribbon and u Bash which extends about the figure under tho drapery and ties in a bow (at tho right side) with short hanging ends. These pret ty voiles sell at a very reasonable price In the neighborhood of forty cents a yard and mako up Into aa elegant looking dresses as those that cost four or Ave times as much. We are to have a Bprlngand sum mer season with everything flower decked. Small flowers on hata, PRETTY BONNET TO ADORN THE SMALL MAIDEN IT IS a delight to make tho pretty llt tlo bonnets and caps which email 'daughters and llttlo Bisters look bo adorably sweet In, and it is by no meanB difficult. Hero Is one mado of chiffon taffetn silk, with plaited ruffles of moused leluo and lace. Tbo puffed crown is simply a clrclo of Bilk about eighteen inches in diameter, with rows of shirring at the edge. This is sewed to a narrow covered bead band or bandeau, bound with pin shirring wire. i Underneath tho baud the ruffles arc placed after being gathered Into ample fullness. The knife plaiting may bo mado of t,he same silk aB tho crown gy-Mg ' v" -wr r and need not be hemmed at the edge. It Is poised under tho lace, Hy way of trimming, a narrow rib bon rucbing Is placed about the crown and a rosette of baby ribbon with hanging ends is placed at tho side. Ties of ribbon about tlirco Inches wide complete this pretty piece of headgear. i Uonnets of this kind aro mado up .In all tho colors that children wear, and are very practical for almost every season of tho year. Tiny boquets of fruit blossoms, little Juno roses, forget-me-nots, and llttlo daisies jure added. Flowers and ribbons are of all things tho best for children's millinery. BBBsaV5' , saaaal BBBBs ','' ii ',v afJ bbbbbbbbV Sttit y fr TbbbbbbbbbbI! BBBBBBBBaaf '' M" BBBBBBB 4 f bbbT ''--va f i Dress of Cloth dresses with sprays or single blossom of stnull llowers, flowered ribbon gir dles and vests, parasols with millinery flowers added for adornment, or with flowers printed In the coverings. A little study of the styles will betrny the tendency to tho quaint old-fashioned Ideas In which flowers wero the paramount uieaiiH of expresslonln us ing color. Nothing prettier has over been thought out. The llttlo gown pictured Is not nt all dllllcult to make. It Is an "enBy golng" fit but must bo drnped and hung correctly. Almost any paltoru house can provldo a paper pattern for guidance In cutting this drcBS. Moro material 1b required this season than for tho past two. Flounces and hip draperies aro to tho foro, but it is not likely that wo shall go to extremes In tho mntter of growing fond of voluminous skirts. Tho narrow band of fur which fin ishes the bodlco on tho gown pictured enn be omitted for spring or summer wear, nut If the gown Is mado for wear In southern winter resorts this narrow border of fur appears on tho sheerest of materials as lace, net and chiffons. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. ' When made of tho darker colors, art brown or tan, with whlto or cream' laco ruffles, bonnets of this kind aro quite durable. Tho dainty tints aro not very suc cessfully cleaned and thcroforo euch' millinery Is for wenr ' on dress-up occasions JULIA BOTTOMLEY. New Materials for Toilet Articles. If you must bo abreast of tho times throw away t or glvo uway tho toilet articles in silver, Ivory or celluloid which havo been your faithful friends! for years, and got everything now lnt art glass, which comes in tho most alluring tints of cream, rose, mauvo und green and in classically sevcro de signs. The llttlo boxes for powder, rougo and soap have square bottoms llko tho base of a Corinthian pillar and convex covers like tho dome of; tho Madelelno. while tho clock cases, pin trays and mirror backs nro equal ly plain and ponderous. If you don't caro for toilet artlcloa In glass, oven of tho most artistic sort, you may turn toward thoso in nlabastor, on what looks llko alabaster. Theso come In ahapcB similar to tho articles in glass, but aro puro whlto and prom ise to be moro durable Powder Puffs for the Purse. Llttlo crocheted powder puffs aro tho latest novelty for tho purse. Thoy can easily bo mndo at homo. Crochet two circular pieces about tho Blze of a silver dollar out of mer cerized cotton of nny Bhndo desired. Carefully sew them together, leaving fimall openings through which to pour in tho powder. Fill the bag full with tho powdor, bo that It will sift through easily when putted gently on tho face. Then make a pretty edge around tho circular piece by crocheting a few rowa of plain chnln stitch, each added row to be caught Into the mlddlo of tho preceding one. which elves a sort of ruffle effect. An opening can safe ly ho mado by cutting a stitch or two -Alien It is necessary to roflll tho puff. Shirt Bosoms. Tho Bhlrt bosoms which were Intro duced in chiffon on the chiffon nnd crepo do chlno blouses this winter nro evidently to continue ns tho dis tinguishing feature of the tailored waists for early spring. There Is ono dlfforenco, however; they aro now de veloped In a contrasting material. For Instance on n model In light wolght linen tho shirt bosom Is of plaited handkerchief linen, with a tiny floral design In color scattered over it, this color not being repeated on tho Robo splerrn collar. FARMERS' IE1GS DATES OF INSTITUTES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. GOSSIP FROM STATE CAPITAL Ittms of Interest Gathered from Re liable Sources and Presented In Condensed Form to Our Readers. Western Nnwnpitpcr Union Now Horvlca During the month of February ox tensive meetlnps will bo held at forty eight different Nebraska points by th department of agricultural extension A stunt course 'will bo In session end .week. A total of nlnoty-Blx days' work has already boon scheduled. Probably more meetings will bo added before tho month closes. February Is one of tho heaviest mouths. In addition to the meetings scheduled, a number of ttie county demonstrators are planning meetings for almost overy day of tho month. Not vomiting tho demonstrators' meetings, u total for tho llrst four months In tho season of one hundred nnd sixty different points reached In tho state and tlirco hundred nnd five days' work, will he reached, according to C. V. riiRstey, superintendent of agricultural extension. Tho following Is n list of mooting dntcs: itllilinn. February 17. Wood ttlvnr, Kebru irv 17 unit IS lliiiiiplim, lVliiuaty IS nnd l'. Wiiiid, Wbrimiy 1U nnd 20. IVrn. February lfi and 17. Ilnx'k, February 17 and 18. Dunbar. Febrtiaiy 18 and 9. Simeusn, Febrtiaiy t! and 20, 1'alinvra, February 20 and 21. TelMinib muntv I'buiib, February 17. lloMllo, Febtu.iry 1'J. Maeey, February 20. .lohnmiii. Febi ii.it y 23. 24 nnd 25. Humboldt. Februaiv 2'i and 20. HtnlltiR, Feblliaiy 2C. Adanm. February 27. Klrtb. Febiu.iry 2S. I'orll.ind, FebruntV 27 and 28, K' Motif, February "A, I.owellen, Febmnry 2. I.Ihcii, February 2li. Drnaduater. Febimuy 27. Short Courses. Newman drove. Febtuary 2 tn 7. niepbiun. Febiuarv 9 lo H. Aniley, Februaiy lfi to 20. Mlmlcn. Febiuaiy 2.1 to 27. Meat Show at Lincoln., A homo cured meat show was one of tho features of tho sessions of "Or ganized Agriculture" hold In Lincoln, Meat emtio from every section of tho stnte, nnd tho popularity of tho ex hibition Indicates pronjiccts for a larger show next your. I'rof. Charles I). Leo of the Nebraska College of Agriculture, In charge of tho exhibi tion, announces tho following prize winners nnd prizes: H. II. Meyer, Fontanollo", Neb , first prlzo on hams, $20; third prlzo on tinmo, $10; first prlzo on bacon, $20. Albert Kllgore, Ewlng, Neb., second prize on hams, $15. ' W. II. Good, Long Pino, Nob., second prlzo on bacon, $15; third prize on bacon, $10. Each of tho prlze-winnors wns pre sented with 1280 pounds of tho host grndo of meat salt as an additional prlzo. May Draw $5,000 Salary. Warm arguments have been In dulged In nt tho stato house by asser tions of some officials that tho next governor would not bo entitled to tho $5,000 salnry provided for In tho con stitutional amendment, to' bo voted on this fall that Is, If that is adopted by tho pcoplo. A rovlow of tho enact ment, ns It passed tho legislature, however, shows that thero Is nothing therein to Indlcato that tho noxt gov ernor cannot got It In fact, the monsuro Is so worded that' It appoarn that tho successor to Governor More head will get the boost In salary. Constitutional amendments becomo effective, unless, specifically cited therein, at tho time their adoption if certified to by tho governor. Record of Rural Progress. ninnks for tho compilation of agri cultural statistics havo been outlined by Secretary Mellor of tho state board of agriculture und tho copy has been Bont to tho printer, A number of de- I parturcfl from tho old form havo boon I mndo to keep a record of the progress of Nebraskn farmers. Tlin statistics will bo moro detailed thnn over be fore Tho growtli of tobacco Is offici ally recognized along with many other crops. In horticulture much space is given to tho applo Industry, while the growing of grapes Is recognized as probably flecond in importance to tho tpplo crop. To Hire Farm Demonstrator. Tho Madison County Fnrm Manage ment association has Just boon formed to cnublo tho county to employ an agricultural demonstrator. When hired, he will bo the sixth In the stato, Tho Madison county association has a membership of 300 farmers, although the work of securing members has just started. The organization has also raised ample funds with which to carry on the work. Other counties In tho stato having agricultural dem onstrators aro Gage, Seward, Thurs ton und Merrick. To Gather Shipping Statistics. It coords of nil 1013 shipments hy railroads nnd by express companies of the state will bo gathered by tho stato labor commission on blanks now being boiU out. Tho returns which aro to ho sont not later than March 1, Include tho num or of cattle, hogs, horses aud mules; tho number of btisholH of corn, apples, bnrloy, oats, onions, pop corn, potatoes, ryo nnd wheat; tho number of brick; tho gallons of elder, crenm, Ico croam, milk, syrup and sorghum nnd vinogar and nil products raised In the state. MOTH W AT CHILD'S TONGUE If cross, feverish, constipated, give "California Syrup of Figs" A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow, Children simply will not tako the tlmo from play to empty their bowels, which becomo clogged up with wnsto, liver gets, sluggish; stomach sour. Look at tho tongue, mother! If coat ed, or your child Is listless, cross, for erlsh, breath bad, restless, doesn't cat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or nny other children's ailment, give a teaspoon fut of "California Syrup of Figs," then don't worry, because it la perfectly harmless, and In a fow hours all this constlpntlon poison, sour bits and fermenting waste will gently move out of tho bowels, and you havs a wctl, ptnyful child again. A thor ough "Insldo cleansing" Is ofttmes alt that Is necessary. It should bo tho first treatment given In nny sickness. Dowaro of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask nt the store for a 50-ccnt bottlo of "California Syrup of Figs," which has full, directions for babies, children ot all nges nnd for grown-ups plainly printed on tho bottle. Adv. Milton Relic Once In America. Among tho Interesting relics of Milton which are left to us now Is bis watch, which may be soon In tho Brit ish museum. This watch was mado by Wllllnm Hunting of London In 1631. tho year 'Milton went down from Cnmbrldgo. Somehow, this valuable memorial of tho pout found Its way during tho eighteenth century to Baltimore, la America, whence It roturnod, by way nt a legacy, to somo woman living In London, who in tho yonr 1828, pre sented it to St. Charles Followes, who in his turn loft It by his will to ths nation. Liverpool Post. THICK, GLOSSY HAIR FREE FROM DANDRUFF Girls! Beautify Your Hair! Make It Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant Try the Moist Cloth. Try as you will, after an application of Dandorine, you cannot find a slngls trnco of dandruff or falling hair and your scalp will not ltcb, but what will please you most, will bo after a few weeks' use, whon you see now hair, line and downy at first yes but real ly now hair growing all over ths scalp. A llttlo Dandcrlno Immediately dou bles tho boauty of your hair. No differ ence how dull, faded, brittle and scraggy, Just moisten a cloth with Dandcrlno nnd carofully draw It through your hair, taking one smalt strand nt a tlmo. Tho effect Is im mediate nnd amazing your hair will bo light, fluffy and wavy, and have aa appearance of abundance; an Incom parable luster, softness and luxuri ance, tho beauty and shimmer ot trus hair health, Got a 25 cent bottlo of Knowlton's Dnudeiino from nny storo and provs that your hair is as pretty and soft as any that It has been neglected or Injured by careless treatment that's til. Adv Accommodating. , "Drink to mo only with thlno tye.' "AH right; here's looking at you!" Baltimore American. Only One "BROMO QUININE" To set tha genulna. call (or roll nam. LAXA TIVK IIKOMO QUININE. Look for alftutura of B. W. GROVU. Curat Cold lo On Day, ate The small tumbler Is responsible for many of the slips attributed to the cup. Restore, the Appetite Assist the Digestion Promote Liver Activity Induce Bowel Regularity by the daily use of HOSTETTERS STOMACH BITTERS BACKED BY A 60 YEARS' RECORD remmra HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of merit Jlelpa to eradicate dandruff. Far Raatarltur Cnlar nii Baau Jjr to Gra y or FadadHaif. ucl ana vi witfronuift Lett Coach Sjrrap. Tutea Oood. Uh la time. Bold br DranltU. tt1'WllTH.rai:i.WaIlS. I' ... 1 P 4 'l ?.li : :m ! iBBl 1H 'JM ' f I'll IM m M i . m ?' a&i