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About Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1900)
"An Empty Sack Cannot Stand Upright. " & eithcr con poor , weak , thin blocd nourish and sustain the physical system. For strength of nerves and muscles there must be pure , rich , vigorous blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is established as the standard preparation for the blood by its many remarkable cures. Chinaman' * Thirty-sixth Wife. The case Is mentioned in a Chinese paper of a native , aged 40 , who lias mar ried and divorced 35 wives , and Is now married to the thirty-sixth. Ho was first married at 18 , and the reason as signed for this extraordinary example ' of Inconsistency Is that he has a young er sister of extremely jealous and rancorous cereus disposition , who , from the mo ment that a bride enters the house , In stitutes a system of persecution which -non drives the unhappy woman to ask ber husband for a divorce. American Fish 1'or the Paris Fair. Tourists who attend the Paris expo sition next summer need not be sur prised to find offered on the bills of fare such Items as "American black bass , " "American salmon , " or "Ameri can muskaloage. " These items will not be put there for deceptive purposes , but are true statements , and indicate the growth of our fishing Industries. During the past summer American fish fresh from the water appeared on the tables of the leading hotels abroad. Necessity of Keeping It in Per fect Working Order. Constipation the Cause of Internal Sewer-Oat Poisoning , Involving All the Vital Orznns-Don't Neglect the First Symptoms. When a server Is clogged The sewage backs up. overflows and poi sons the whole neighborhood. If the sewage of the body Is regularly re moved , It means health. If It Is retained , It means disease. If your digestion Is bad , stomach full oT decaying refjjse , don't allow It to stay thert nor violently eject it. Force is folly as long as the liver can be made lively and things set right in a nice , gentle , quiet , positive , natural way bv using Cascarets Candy Cathartic , the Ideal laxative. Buy and try Cascarets to-day. You'll flnd that it's what they do , not what we say they'll do , that will please you. All drug- cists , lOc , 25c. or 50c , or by mall for price. Send for booklet and free sample. Address the Sterling Remedy Co. , Chicago ; Mon treal , Can. ; or New York. 'JChls is the CASCARET tablet , i Every tablet of the only genuine Cascarets bears the mifclc letters "CqC. " Look at the tablet before I you buy. and beware of frauds , imitations and substitutes. FOB 14 CEMTS ! Wo wish to gain this year 200,000 ( now customers , and h ence oner I 1 Pkg. City Garden Beet , lOo | 1 . ' Emerald PJcg.Earl'st CucumberlGc i I > a Crosae Market Lettuce , ISc | Strawberry Melon , 15o 13 Day Radish , 100 ( Early Ripe Cabbage , lee I Early Dinner Onion , lOo I Brilliant Flower Seeds , I5o ( Worth 91.00 , for 14 cent * . 5Ew > | Above 10 Pkga. worth 8LOO , we will < mail yon free , tor ? ether with our ( great Catalog , telling all about I SAUER'S MILLIOH DOLLAR POTATO upon receipt of this notice 414c. etampa. We invite your trade , aud R 4 know when you once try Snjzer's secdB yon will never do without. " 20O Prizes on Salzer'sl U00-.rar- eatearllestTomato Giant on earthO.K. J011S A. B1LZBR SEED CO. , Li , CRQS3E , TTI8. Get Your Pension PENSS DOUBLE QUICK , ! FritoOlBt. OTAEBELL. Peal32 Agent. WasMngtca * 2.C. C 9 A 0 Pfi R $ 1 n . * 10 bw 1,000 bus wheat. If it UU run 5 > I U. $ Hdrances 20c you profit $330. Should It po down you lo o only f 10. Book KIUiK , ful ly rpUIninjr. Address E. G. GUNSOLtJS , 61 Commerce Balldini ; . Chicago. I1L UUHtS WHtHb ALL tLSb rAILb. _ Best Cough Sjrup. Tastes GOOo. UBO In lima. Bold bv drusrfsts. CRIMINALS AMONG WOLVES. Great * Curminc Manifested by These Animals in California. ' E. Seton Thompson , naturalist to ths Government of Manitoba , has , utder the title , "Wild Animals I Have Known , " given a series of observations on the cunning of beasts. That quality is in general the device of the weak , but the helplessness which it Indicates may be of different grades. There Is the cunning of wolves , which use their wits to rob man of his flocks and cattle , that of the domesticated creatures , which sometimes delight in criminal acts , and tfie cunning belonei.ag to self- preservation among those animals on which others prey. Mr. Thompson claims for certa'n animals , says the Scientific American , a share of the deference paid to de praved greatness. For example , there was the wolf which , in the fourteenth century , terrorized all Paris for ten years ; a lame grizzly bear which. In two years , ruined all the hog-raisers and drove half the farmers out of busi ness , in the Sacramento Valley , and a rtain wolf in New Mexico , which j \vas reported to have killed a cow ev ery day for five years. This wolf grew to be so well known that an increasing price was set upon his scalp , until the sum reached a thou sand dollars. Ordinary means of hunt ing or trapping failed completely. The wolf and bis mate brought up their cubs among some rocky precipices , within a thousand yards of the farm , and killed cattle daily. At this period Mr. Thompson made the acquaintance of the vandal , antf tried to kill him by scientific methods. He melted cheese mixed with fat of a heifer in a china dish , cut it into lumps with a bone knife , to avoid the Taint of metal , and concealed in the lumps strychnine aud cyanide , in odor-proof capsules. In doing this he wore gloves steeped in cow's blood , and even avoid ed breathing on the bait. One of these lumps , placeO 1" - tempt ing position , disappeared. Mr. Thomp son followed the track tn the next lump , and the next , and noticed that those also wore gone. At the fourth he found that the wolf had laid all four together and scattered dirt over thorn. The wolves now took to stampeding and killing sheep. Half a dozen goats are usually kept with each flock , as leaders , and they are not easily stam peded at night ; so when wolves are about the sheep crowd about these leaders and remain there while the shepherds drive the wolves away. The object of the wolve * is to stampede the sheep , and then pick them up , day by day , afterward. One night tfiey ran over the backs of the huddled flock , and killed all the goats in a few minutes. The sheep were then available for prey. Traps to the number of a hundred and thirty were set in different parts of the big ranch. The trail of the pack was followed , and it became apparent that the leader , warned by the scent , stopped all the rest , and advanced alone to the trap. He scratched until he laid bare a. dozen buried chains and pickets. Then he entered an H-shaped series of traps , realized his danger , and slowly backed out , putting down each paw backward until he was off the dan gerous ground. Afterward be sprung as many traps as possible , by scratching clods and stones at them with his hind feet. Swiss Funeral Cuatoms. In Switzerland a death is attended by a custom which calls upon all char itable and Christian people to show their sympathies. A notice edged with a wide black line appears in the daily papers , setting forth the day and hour when sympathizers must assemble be fore the house of the deceased. At the time named a little cloth-covered table supporting a good-sized jar is stood before the house table , cloth , and jai all being the same somber , ebony hue and into the latter small mourning cards bearing the name and address of their owners are deposited. The flay the funeral takes place is the day selected for the exhibition of the jar. No women are allowed to follow'at a Swiss funeral. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * : * * SAVE * * YOUR * * * "Star" tin tags ( showing small stars printed on under side " ' " " " - " ' " CrossBow " * ottag ) . "HorseShoe , J.T.-"Good' uoV , and "Drummond/ ' Natural Leaf Tin. Tags are of equal value in securing presents mentioned below , and may be assorted , * livery man , woman an.d child can. fin'd { something on the list * that they would like ta-h&Ye , aud eau hare * * * . TAGS. TA.es. ISffttchBor S5 23 Clock. 8-day , Calendar , Thermom SXntf , oneblada.goodrteel. . . . . . . . . 515 eter , Barometer W ° * 5 Scissors , 4 J $ Inch w 'X 24 Gun case , leather , no better made. 600 4'Child , ' * 8 t , Knife , Fork Mid Spoon 36 25 Revolver.'automatic , double action , -Salt and Pepper Set. ona each , qtmd- 83 or 58 caliber 600 ruple pl&te on-wbita metal M S3 Tool Set , not playthings , but real 8 French Brfcr Wood. Pipe 25 tools 650 T Baror.hollo-sr ground. fln English 27 Toilet Set , decorated porcelain , * t i 60 very handsome 800 * Buttnr 'Knlfo. trlpl * plate. b it 23 RezatngtOu2tifleXo.4 , 24 or SJcal. 800 quality 60 S9 Watch , sterling stiver , full jeweled 1000 * 9 Sugar Shell , tripla plat * , best qv L. 60 SO Dresa Suit Case , leather , handsome 10 8tampBoi. t rllng silver 70 anddurabla 1000 U Knifo"Ko nKntter. " t\ro blades. . 75 81 Sewlnc Machine , first class , with * ZS Butcher KnUe. "Keen Kutter. " 8-in all attachments 1600 Wada TE 32 Revolver. Colt's. 88-calibor , blued 13 Shears. ' Keen Kutter. " S-inch 76 steel 1600 11 Knt Set ; Cracker and * Picks , stiver S3 Rifle. Colt's , IB-shot. 2-calber ! 1600 * * plated 80 34 Guitar OfashDuru ) , r m > od. in XS &aa Ball. "Association. " beat -qual.100 laid oooo W Alarm Clockj nlokftl 150 S3 Mandolin , V TJ handsome 2000 * If Str Gteauino * be t Uog rs Teaspoons , 26 Winchester Repeating Shot Gun , 160 pltod goods 12 2000 18 Watch , nickel , Htem-vdndnnd set. . 200 gauge * IS Carrer * . good steel , baokhorn 37 Remington , double-barrel , ham bandies 200 mer Snot Gun. 10 or 12 ga"p * . . . .SOOO 0 Biz G uuine Rogers' Tablu Spoons , 38 Bicycle , standard maXe , ladles or * best plated goods 250 gents 3500 21 Six. each. Knlrea and Forks , buck- horn handles 250 59 Shot Gun. Remington , double bar 23 Sir each. G raine Roeera' Knives rel , hammerlesB SW > * Vi& Forks , beat plated goods . . . .500 40 Regina Musia Box , 15ji inch Diso.,6000 THE ABOVE OFFER EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30m , 1900. * | Plain " Star " TIa Tags t that is , Star tin ta s with no sm ll stars printed on under side of tag ) , are not goo'l for jrreentt. ' but will be paid fox In CASH on the basis of twauty ountsper hundred , it rsoeivml br nu or before March 1st. 19 > "K1. IN MIM > tkat a dime' * worih of * Trill ! it t longer and iiflTord innri : pleasure thnu a iTJnj'j woriU of otlicr brand. JV ? A K E TH 1 = 1 TEST J * : Send tags to C'OXTIWKSTAJL TOBACCO J > . , S1. Lrir. STATE OE NEBRASKA NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON DENSED FORM. Elder IV. C. Poyntcr of Albion , a Pioneer Citizen and Father of Gov. Poynter , Passes Away at His Home After a Lingering Illness. Elder "W. C. Poynter , father of Governor Poynter , died at his residence in Albion Dec. 25.after a lingering illness , during which he suffered greatly. His early years were spent in Kentucky and later he made Illinois his home. During the last fifteen years he has lived in Albion , latterly making his home with his second son , D. J. Poynter. For many years he was a Christian minister until incapacited by age. He was a man of great force of character and intelligence. He leaves his aged wife and two sons , Governor W. A. and D. J. Poynter. Elder Poynter was a man of strong personality , of clear logical mind and set tled ideas and always had the courage of his convictions. Becoming a Christian in early life he devoted his best years to pro claiming from the pulpit the teachings of Christianity. His private life was always in full accord with his public teachings. He devoted much time and energy to the cause of education , assisting both by work and liberal donation , to the building up of Eureka College. A pioneer settler in Woodford County , Illlinois , he occupied with honor different positions of public trust. He was an associate in a public way with such men as Lincoln , David Davis , Adlai Stevenson and others in the public affairs of Illinois. Meeting with an accident in early life , resulting in the loss of his arm , he was placed at great disadvantage , but by energy and good judgment he accumulated a com petency. He departs , having expressed himself ready to go , saying with Paul : "I have fought a good fight. I have finished ray course. I have kept the faith. " He was born in Barren County , Kentucky , in 1821 , and came to Illinois in 18JJ5. He was married to Huldah J. Watkius in 1840. Three sons were born of his marriage. The eldest died at the age of 12 in 1855 , the second is the present governor of Nebraska , the third is the editor of the Albion Argus , with whom the elder has made his home for the last six years. His uife survives him , besides the two sons. Cornell Is Undecided. State Auditor Cornell is still undecided as to what course he will pursue regarding the appropriations for the ofliccs created by the Weaver act. The restoration of the insurance supervision to the auditor will necessitate employing two or three more clerks in his office and there is strong doubt as to whether there are any funds available for their salaries. Auditor Cor nell has announced that he will not touch the appropriations unless assured by some legal authority that he has a right to do so and he has intimated that he may submit the question to the supreme court to be on the safe side. The books and records of the governor's insurance commission will probably be turned over to the auditor within a few days. All applications to that office for licenses and letters concern ing the insurance supervision are returned by Mr. Bryant with the information that his office has been knocked out by the su preme court. Government will Defend. j Acting under the instructions of the governor , Attorney General Smyth has commenced proceedings in Sarpy County charging Corporal Fear and Private Jenk ins with the murder of Private Morgan. The two men , under orders of proper officers , shot and killed Morgan while the latter was trying to escape from Fort Crook. The Sarpy County authorities de clined to prosecute , leaving the matter to , the military , who held a court martial and acquitted the men. The governor then ordered the case taken into the state courts. United States District Attorney Summers lias received orders from Wash ington to defend the men. Uoad Passes Over Him. A young man named Philip Tuchardt , living about four miles south of Albion , was severely injured by a teum running away with a load of corn. The heavy loaded wagon passed over his right arm and diagonally across his chest , breaking his arm , sevcial ribs and collar bone and bruising him badly. Ills attending physi cian reports his injuries serious but recov ery probable. Two JFremonr Stores Damaged. Fire broke out the other night in the rear of Gannon Bros. ' grocery in Fremont and did considerable damage. Their loss , which is largely by smoke and water , is about $700 , with $3,000 insurance. T. H. Quinu's dry goods store in the adjoining building was damaged to the amount of 52,000 and was fully insured. The damage to the building is light. Ex-Gov. Furnas Married. Former Gov. Robert W. Furnas , now in his 76th year , and Mrs. S. E. Jamison were married Dec. 25 at the home of the bride in Brownville. For fifteen years Mr. Furnas has been secretary of the state board of agriculture , and is well known in central and western states as a successful fair manager. Mr. Furna-s lost his lirst wife three years ago. Attempts Suicide in His Cell. Carl Andre , the farmer who lies in jail at "West Point awaiting trial , tried to com mit suicide Dec 24. lie had tied a hand kerchief around his neck , fastened it to the bars of the cell and was trying his best to suffocate himself when the noise he made attracted the attention of the wife of Sheriff Phillips , who called assistance and out him down. Omaha Smallpox. A well developed case of smallpox ex ists in the family of M. F. Blains , an ex pressman living at 2525 Decatur Street , Omaha. The family aud ihose exposed to the infection , so far as kno'wn have been strictly quarantine ! and it is hoped that the disease may be confined to its original location. There is no doubt as to it& char acter. Beets Go to Ames. Farmers living in the vicinity of Colum- ous are shipping large quantities of sugar beets lo the factory at Ames. This fur- aishes a more accessible market than the Norfolk factory , which formerly took the entire product of this portion of theeoun- Lrv. Bank TFreeker Guilty. The jury in the case of C. A. president of the late First National-Bank ) [ Neligh , returned a verdict in the federal jourt at Omaha , charging Ueimers with laviug wrecked that institution. KIDNAPS HER DAUGHTER. Omaha 3Iothcr Takes Child Co Lin coln Against Her Wishes. Thirteen-year-old Nantie Hansen was kidnaped by ier mother in Omaha las week and taken to Lincoln. The girl re monstrated to such a degree that some one notified the police and the couple were stopped at the Lincoln depot and licit by the authorities there until the girl's friends in Omaha could be notified. Since her first birthday Nantie has been aban doned by her mother and has lived with Miss Gragerson at 143(5 ( Wester- field Avenue , Omaha. The child has been occasionally visited by her mother , but it has never been sug gested that she be taken from Miss Grager- son's care. The mother called on the girl and asked that she be allowed to take her down town and buy her a Christmas pres ent. Miss Gragerson gave her cohsent and that was the last seen of the couple. Miss Gragerson has become very much attached to the child during her twelve years ol adoption and says that she will make every demand for her return to her. WILL LIVE OVER OLD TIMES. Historical Society to Convene at Lincoln This Month. The annual moating of. the Nebraska State Historical Society for 1900 will be held in Lincoln Jan. 9 and 10. Invitations have been especially extended to all inter ested in old overland freighting. President J. Sterling Morton will deliver his annual address the first evening. Dr. L. J. Abbott of South Omaha will then speakj his subject being , ' -The State lie- publican Convention of 1870 , and Incidents of that Campaign ; a Character Sketch of Governor Butler. " Others who will talk are llobert W. Furnas of Brownville , Clement C. Chase of Omaha , David Anderson of South , Omaha and John Turner of Indianola. Wednesday will bo "old freighters' evening. " TO FIRE FIRST GUN. Jacksonian Club of Omaha to Launch Campaign ol' 19OO. The Jacksonian Club of Omaha has made public the plan of the club for its annual celebration of Jan. S. It is said by many Democrats in Omaha that the club will be given the distinction by AVilliam J. Bryan of firing the first gun of the pres idential campaign of 1900. The list of guests of national repute is large. Those who have accepted thus far are : W. J. Bryan , Gov. Hogg of Texas , Con gressman E. W. McCormick of Tennessee , David Overmier of Kansas , Carter Harri son of Chicago , John P. Altgeldof Illinois , Champ Clark and W. J. Stone of Missouri. Congressman Towne , W. II. Harvey and Senator William E. Allen. Find More Nebraska Coal. A man representing one of the big lines operating in tin's section of the northwest was at Jackson last week trying to buy up the newly discovered coal fields in the in terest of his company. A third strike was made on the Goodfellow farm last week. A vein of coal six feet thick was found at a depth of 162 feet. Samples were burned. On the Riley & McBride farm three strikes of wonderful coal have been made , over a mile distant from the Goodfellow farm , in addition some very fine pottery clay has been found. There is excitement over these two discoveries. Omaha's Tragedy. Martin Flaherty who was shot by Char les Derr at South Omaha Sunday , Dec. 24 , is dead. Charles Derr , who did the shoot ing , declines to talk for publication ? The death of Flaherty puts a more serious aspect upon the tragic affair , and some people seem to think that the outlook is black for Derr , while others think that Derr was provoked into the shooting , and think lie may bo. uble to make a plea of self defence or extreme provocation. Beet Sugar or Hemp Factory. C. F. Spencer , mayor of Lexington , says : "The best paying business enterprise that zould be placed in Lexington at this lime would undoubtedly be a factory for beet > ugar or hemp , which could be supplied by home-grown materials. We have irri gation and soil that can't be beaten on jarth. We can produce excellent beets ind can raise any amount of hemp for nuking cord rope or binding twine. " Daugherty to Speak at Port Worth Matt Datiiiherty of Sidrtey , utlie cowboy > rater , " has been appointed to respond to ; he address of welcome by the go\ernor of I'exas and mayor of Fort Worth at the innuul meeting of the National Livestock Association at Fort Worth Jan. 1(5. Nebraska Short Xotes. Itushville citizens are planning a big volf hunt. The Merrick County contest ca e has ) een dropped. Gibbon citizens are agitating the ques- ion of establishing a public library. The movement to erect an opera house it McCook is taking shape and there are ; oed prospects of success. Lee Burlington of Clay Center lost two ingers through getting them ciught in ome woodworking machinery. There will be a competitive examination or a West Point cadetship for the Fifth ; ongressional dislrict held at Hastings on he second Salurday in January , 1900 , at 10 'clock a. m. Candidates must be residenls if the district between the ages of 17 and 22 ears , unmarried and at least five feet three uches in height. The Baptists at Bancroft are rabini ; nouey to build a parsonage. Engineers are at work platting the ; round for the new town across the river rom Gering on the line of the Burlmglon , nd Missouri extension. E. Johnson of St. Paul sold a horse for 43 to a stranger and received a check in layment. The cheek turned out to be a orgery. Battle Creek treated itself to a Christmas iresentin the shape of new street lamps. About forty farmers' institutes will be eld in different counties of the state this rinter. The Congregationalists of Cambridge re preparing to build a new church. Lieutenant Dugan of the First Nebraska ; in the surveying corps of the Burling- 311 road. Word has just been received at Hol- rt'ge announcing the death at Manila on lie first of the present month of Charles I. Reed , who w as a member of Company l of the First Nebraska. Mr. Reed was armerly a banker of Nelson and Ruskin , rebraska. Having previous to his en- stinent traveled in South America and ins gained a knoxvledge oE the Spanish ingnagehe-was made regimental ihter- reter on the arrival of the First Nebraska I Manila. His remains will probably be i rought home for burial. ONE OF HIS FAMILY. Thackeray Tliousbt He Had Found a Relative in Plsilaclclhpia. < Mrs. Ritchie's recollections of her father , William M. Thackeray , make prominent the kindly and genial side of ( the great satirist's character. All who ' knew him , Indeed , were aware that his nature was sweet and tender. His friends felt a strong affection for him. , No one can read his novels without rec- j ognlzlng the deep humanity which lies behind his satire. { In Philadelphia , where the novelist' had many Jfrlends of long standing , anecdotes which never have appeared in print are still told to Illustrate the kindly bonhomie of the man. A friend , walking with him down Chestnut street one morning , stopped to buy a paper , while Mr. Thackeray sauntered on. By the time the paper was bought he haa disappeared , and was found seated in a large clothing shop talking earnestly across the coun ter to the proprietor , whose name was the same as his own. "I saw It on the sign ! " Thackeray said , turning to his friend. "It is my name with the difference of a letter. That has been dropped by some genera tion , no doubt. r came In to see if I could not find a relation. Thackerays are not abundant in the world , I assure you ! " The American , who never bad heard of "Pendennis , " finding that his vis itor did not want to buy a coat , was not anxious to establish kinship , and let the chance of his life for distinction pass. "It is not every Englishman who would try to establish relationship with a tradesman , " his friend said , as they left the shop. "But he has my name ! " insisted Thackeray. "An honest fellow ! I am quite sure he is one of us , though he has lost a letter. " There was nothing of the snob in the nan who named and defined snobbery. A Fitting Toast. Lord Clyde , one day after dinner , isked a chaplain of one of the regiments ! n India for a toast , who , after considering - ing for some time , at length exclaimed with great simplicity : "Alas ! and alack-a-day ! What can I give ? " "Noth ing better , " replied his lordship. "Come gentlemen , we'll give a bump er to the parson's toast. A lass and a lac a day. " A lac means 100,000 ru pees , or $23,000 , which is certainly an in come to make one happy. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications , as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure Deafness , and that Is by constitu tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an 5n- llaraed condition of the mucous lining of the JSustachian Tube. When us tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hear ing , and when It Is entirely closed Deafness Is the result ; and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition , hearing will bo destroyed forever ; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh , which is nothing but an Inflamed condition of the mucoussurfaces. , AVe will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness { caused by catarrh ) that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars , free. free.F. F. .7. CHENEY & CO. . Toledo. 0. by Druggists , 75c. As Things Are Now. "Reading aloud is a. lost art. " "Oh , no ; getting people to listen while you read aloud is a lost art. " To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. Charting Ocean Buds. John Bull keeps eleven vessels soundIng - Ing and charting the ocean beds. In a great many cases of Asthma , Piso's Cure for Consumption will give re lief that is almost equal to a cure. 125 cents. _ _ _ Adversity borrows its sharpest sting from our impatience.--Bishop Home. Mrs. Wlnslow's booTHKfo STB.TTP lor Children tee tiling : eoltens thu gums , reduces inflammation. allays pain , cures wind colic. 53 cents a bottle. Never take warm drinks and then mmedlately go out in the cold. If you will return this coupon and three one cent stamps to the ) . C. Ayer Co. , Lowell , Mass. , you will receive in return a copy of the aoth Century Year Book. This is not en ordinary almanac , but a handsome book , copiously illustrated , and sold for 5 cents on all newsstands.7e simply allow you the two cents you spend in postage for sending. ) Great men have written for the Year Book. In it is summed up the progress of the I9th cen tury. In each important line of work and thought the greatest living specialist has recounted the events and advances of the past century and has prophesied what we may expect of the next. Among the most noted of our contributors arc : Secretary of Agriculture Wilson , on Agriculture ; Senator Chauncey M. Depew , on Politics ; Russell Sage , on Finance ; Thomas Edison , on Elec tricity ; Dr. Madison Peters , on Re ligion ; General Merritt , on Land War fare ; Admiral Ilichborn , on Naval Warfare ; "Al" Smithon Sports , etc. ; making a complete review of the whole field of human endeavor and progress. Each article is beautifully and appropriately illustrated , and the whole makes an invaluable book of reference , unequaled any where for the money. Address J. C. AVER Co. , Lowell , Mass. Illsons of Acres Of Choice Agricultural Lands now opened for settlement i n Western Canada. Here Is grown the celebrated No. 1 Hard \yheat , which brings the highest price In the mar kets of the world. Thou sands or cattle are fat tened for market without beinj : fed grain , and without a day's shelter. Send for Information and secure a free home in Western Canada. Write to P. Fedley , Supt. Immigration , Otta\va , Canada , or the undersigned , who will mail you atlases , pam phlets , etc. , free of cost : N. liartholomew , 306 Fifth Stree , DCS .Moines. Iowa , Agent for the GOT- ernment of Canada. ELY'S CREAM BALM Cures CATARRH. It ifl placed into the nostrils , spreads over the membrane ind is absorbed. Relief ia Im mediate. It Is not drying , does lot produce sneezing. 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