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wqmommm *i t* y.-: ,_,..,.+-*.', SAINT PAUL A WEEK'S RECORD IN MINNESO- TA'S CAPITAL. The "Saintly City" and Saintly City olksNewsy Items of Social, Re ligious, Political and General Mat ters Among the People. SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1910. If you can't tell the truth, don't tell anything. Go to Hotel Cosby for a nice room or a nice meal, 133-137 E. 9th street. PRINTING of all kinds done at THE APPEAL office. Satisfaction guaran teed. Special Sunday dinner at the St. Louis Kitchen, 317^ Wabasha street, 35 cents. Look out for the old reliable St. Philip's* nicnic at Spring Park the latter part ot July. Elegant Sunday dinner at GOPHER CAFE, G9}fe W. Third St., from 11:30 to 3:00 p. m. 35 cents. Mr. E. C. Green of Winnipeg, Can., was in ihe city this week circulating among his many friends. The Quarto-Centennial celebration of the APPEAL meeting with the hearty approval of the people. Table d'Hote dinner at the "Littlje Savo Cafe," 138 E. Third street, to morrov for 44) cents. It can't be beat. PATTY'S HERB REMEDIES For Sale at Office, 498 University Avenue. PATTY'S BLOOD BUILDER, $1.00. PATTY'S HERB TEA, 25c. PATTY'S OBI OINTMENT, 50c. PATTY*6 OBI OIL, 50c. .j. j, j, THE DUBLIN INN. The place to go to Have vour meals, Each Oay, or any time During the week, Unless it's late at night, Bear ii mind, is the Dub Lin Inn, .17S Minnesota street. In tact, there is no place, Now. 311st like it In the city. Just call, Ne\er fear that you'll Not get iu"t what you want. The Dublin Inn has been thorough ly reuovated and has put on a new dress. It Js in a good location and the service is good. The special Sunday Dinner menu is great, everything in season. Aftier-the-theatre parties a specialty. THE DUBLIN INN, 378 "Minnesota Street. Res. 642 Rondo Tel. Dele 617-J T. H, LYLES Funeral Directors and Embalmera. 322 Wabasha St. Calls Answered Day or Night In Twin Cities. Active Pall Bearers Furnished If Desired. Lady Assistant When Necessary. 4 Both Phones 508. St. Paul, Minn, $# Do yoii want some fun, then go to the Elks' Ball at Eilks' Hall Wednes day evening, June 22. A barrel ot iun fnr 25 cents PIANO INSTRUCTION. Instruction given an the piano at the residences of patrons, or at 575 W. Central Ave. Prof W. A. Weir. If you get THE APPEAL it is a weekly reminder to come and pay what you owe for it. Putting it off only makes the bill larger. Rev Horace S Graves D. D., who has been away at Wilberforce during line past we k, will return so as to fill his pulpit tomorrow both morning and evening Miss Lillian Allen of Nashville, 'Tenn.. a teacher in Wylie University, Maishah, Tex, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S Brown, 41G Ron lo s+reet. And now they come again with a Great Shirt Waist Party at Dietsch Hall on Wednesday evening, June 29. Who9 Why, the Popular Men's Cath olic Club. Don't miss it for 35 cents. The first boat excursion of the sea son ivei by Pilgrim Commandery No. 22, T, on last Tnursday evening \va= a splendid affair in ever and a large crowd enjoyed it1 wil, SUSS**** win present way The business houses that have their achatisements in THE APPEAL are the ones you should patronize in pref erence to those who have not. as thus they show thev wish- your patronacre bv asking: for it through the columns of your organ. Di and Mis. O. D. Howard have an nounced the engagement of their daughter. Ethel May, to Mr. Stephen Lloyd Maxwell. The marriage will A REMINDER. A Savings Account With THE STATE SAVINGS BANK, Fourth and Minnesota Sts., St. Paul, assures not only absolute safetly, but is an incentive to practice economy and put away small sums whenever convenient. Interest compounded Jan uary and July each year at 3%% per annum. Deposits Over $3,000,000.00 OFFICERS. Chaxletf P. Noyes, Prest. Kenneth Clark. -Pres. I, L*l* B#Zi T**a* .,*&, &&, ^J\I Ajrtri&i '$J&iM2&&kfc&idtbt I^iiX *ujg m^^tS^d, K^f&f Wednesday evening Sam Porter snatched a purse from a woman on West Third street The purse con tained $14.00. Sam hotfooted for a while, but was finally captured, and on Thursday was sentenced to the workhouse for 90 days. Prices on everything seems to be going up, and the newspaper publish er is among the sufferers. The price for setting tp has been advanced ONE-THIRD, therefore a higher price must be charged for advertisements and articles published in the papers. Don't forget this. Phone T. S. 5372 I Tyler'sAutoLivery 331 Rondo St. Large Oldsmobile Carrying Seven Passengers for Hire Regular Taxi Cab Rates or by the Hour at Low Rates. Calls Answered Day or Night. James Chapman, an Afro-American, charged with a murder committed in Stillwater, Okl., and captured in Ed monton,, Can a few weeks ago, was taken through St. Paul Wednesday. He escaped from the sheriff at Ken mare, N. D, by lumping through the gla?.s door of the vestibule, but as he was heavily manicled, he was shortly recaptured. Have you visited the new cafe, "The Little Savoy?" It's over the People's Barber Shop, 138 E. Third street. Well, it's thie candy: None nicer in town. Handsomely furnished and fitted up with a cuisine that can't be surpr-p-ed. A la carte service except a special Table d'hote dinner for 40 cents on Sundays. Give them a ca'l Gus Henry, the affable proprietor, will treat you right. The I. X. Brass Band is prepar ing for the TOggest and best boat ex cursion down the river on Tuesday, July 19. Boat will leave foot of Jack son street' at 1-30 o'clock returning, at 7-00 p. m. and will leave again at 8:00, returning at midnight A grand good time for everybodv Tickets for both tnps 75 cents, one trip 50 cents. You pavs \our money and vou takes jour choice. There was a large turnout of the Knrgbts of Pythias on last Sunday and they looked fine in their brilliant regalia as led by the I. X. L. band they marched to Pilgrim Baptist church to hold their annual services. There was a fine large audience at the church to greet them and the musical program rendered and the sermon of Rev. R. H. MacDonaJd were all any one could wish for Tne stereopticon lecture given by Rev E McDonald at Pilgrim Bap tist church last Tuesday evening, on titled, "A Personal Glimpse of Europe," was quite well attended and highlv pnjoyed by those who were there. Rev. McDonald is a very pleas ing and entertaining talker and oie could almost imagine he was right on the ground viewing thei scenes so r.* A beautifully depicted upon the canvass., 'i'il S- TOTTJ-X+AJ Men's Catholic Club WILL GIVE A GREAT SH^RT WAIST PARTY TMCTCPU ATT Corner Western Avenue L/lCjlOVSfl rll\ULt and Thomas Street WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 29 HALE-McCULLOUGH ORCHESTRA TICKETS 35 CENTS take place Wednesday evening, JunelRy. PRESSED SUITS [i VALET TAILORING CO 1 856 E. SIXTH ST Mr. and Mrs. James A. Vass, 450 Rondo street, celebrated their sixth wedding anniveisary on last Wednes^ day evening quite pleasantly. There were present Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Du rant, Dr and Mrs. H. I Williams, Mr and Mrs J. Q. Adams and Mrs. Belle Dav^s. The feature of the evening was whist. After the games a dainty luncheon was served and at a late hour the guests departed wishing the happv couple many happy returns of the day. COMMFRCTAL BARBER SHOP, No. 94 East Fifth street, between Minnesota and Robert streets. First class in ever*' particular. Mahogany partitions, French plate mirrors. Hot and Cold Baths. The only Baths protected by Sanitation Glass. Ex pert artists in vhitr uniform. Hand some reception and reading room. Ladies need not hesitate to bring children to have worlc done. Mes senger service Phone N. W. Main 3330-J. W. J. TJtley & Co., Proprietors. Mrs. W. B. Elliott & Co., Grocers, 415 University Ave., Phone N, W. Dale 1454. Here you may get the best quality of staple and fancy groceries, vegetables, fruits, candies and confec tions of all kinds, cigars and smoke ers' articles, school supplies, periodi cals, post cards, newspapers, ice cream, soda water, milk and cream, in fact almost anything one might call for, and if you call for anything not in stock they will get it for you. Se curity Red Stamps given with all cash or C. O. D. orders. All orders prompt ly delivered to anv part of the city. Patronage of everybody solicited. Mr. W. H. Smith, for/nerly a resi dent of St. Paul, was in the city a few days, having been called here by the death of his father, Mr. H. Smith, who was buried last Saturday from S Peter Claver church. Mr. Smith now resides in Montreal, tCan., where he holds the responsible position of dep uty inspector on the Canadian Paeific of thfg^fdSSceVta tel I relaUVe wa Dl S clt quite refreshing ta i rar contrasteedg with this raceej prejudice cursed country. There, "a mans a man foi a' that and a' that," which ^g as it should be the world over. The participants in the delightful drama, "A Clergyman's Courtship," which was presented at St. James A. M. E. church last Thursday evening, covered themselves with, histrionic glory as every one acted his or her part like a professional. The stage setting was good and helped very much in the presentation of the play. The cast of characters included: Me&- dames Bessie Lucas, Ethel Wiison, Ida Mills, Bessie Miller, Emma Arch er, Miss Ethel Howard Messrs. S. E. and A. V. Hall, B. Archer, C. H. Mil ler and F. L. D. Parker. The play was well received by the large audi ence that was present as was evinced by the liberal applause. The commit tee in charge as well as the manage ment of the drama may congratulate themselves upon their success. rac V" highest positions in Bible times, and ar tn prudice The Cosmopolitan All Right. St. Paul, Minn., May 20. 1910. Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Co., City. Gentlemen: I ish to thank the company for the splendid and prompt service rendered to.mv father, A.llen A. Hodge, during his illness, on the part' of the physi cian and the officers of the company for their prompt settlement of the death claim, amounting to $108.00. My wish is that this company pros per and grow as it is a strong factor of our race in the West. Bessie O. Hodge. THE DUBLIN INN. When we want good things to eat Soups, Steaks, Entrees, a perfect feast, With Game or Poultry beyond com pare, Tea and Coffee, rich and rare, We know we can satisfaction meet At R. S. HARRIS', Minnesota street. in the The Negro's High Standing Bible. That a Negro gave Moses the prin ciples of tfiie Mosaic law, and by thie marriage of his daughter to the wood's greatest law-giver, proved the intimate relations and high-standing of the Negro in the affairs of the Bi ble is given historical proof according to a work iust published by the Bible Publishing Company, of Moravian Prlls, N. C, and written by Dr. Ar thur T. Abernethy. Dr. Abernethy, who is the author of a three volume history of New York, and several other historical works of international recognition was, during the life of King Leopold, a personal friend of the King and is the author of a hook on the Congo Free State, dealing with his extensive study of tlhe conditions of the colored races in various parts of the world. The importance of the historical work just issued by the Dixie" Publishing Co., is increased by the fact that it is written by a white man who is famous on botih sides of the water and who deals with the subject without fear or favor. Dr. Abernethy is one of the one hundred American authors elected by the American Association for the Ad vancement of Science, and by birth a Southern man. The book which is entitled: "The Jew a Negro." proves by Jewish historians and copious quo tations from the Old and New Testa ment, that the Negroes occupied the Moses, Abraham,directdescendants David, Solomon,of and the other patriarchs. It goes farther and declares that these great Biblical characters were colored men, and rea sons it out with the historical daring end evidence Which ought to make every ambitious colored person want to read the book. This book is print ed on the best book paper, bound in cloth and can be procured frcm the ^ab^ve mentioned publisher by mail for 50 cents. VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS given by Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor nt her residence 471 W. Central ave only. Hours for instruction arranged rue, to suit patrons. Tel. Dale 2192. Terms reasonable. PORTEPS' A N3 WAITERS' HOTEL, POOL ROOM AND BILLIARD HALL With Cafe in Connection 317-319 Wabasha Street. Porters' and Waiters' Hotel, Pool and Billiard Hall, with cafe in con nection Messrs. Sylvester Oliver and C. D. Pickett, proprietors. Open all night, No. '-J17 and 319 Wabasha s-treet, upstairs. Tel. Cedar 9001. Old and new patrons welcome. The GOPHER CAFE, No. 69% West Third street, formerly conducted by Mr. Joseph Hanley, has changed hands and Mr. H. Florence is now proprietor. As before, the cafe will be open all day and all night. There will he a regular dinner served from 11-30 to 2:30 for 25 cents. Meals to order at all hours. Old and new pa trons cordially invited. Shoes mended while you wait, at Jarvls, 354 Minnesota street. Half *oles, 50 and 7b cents. Prices reason- tLble for all kinds of repairing. He can do it on short notice, Jarvis 354 Minnesota Street THE VALET TAILORING CO., No. 154-156 E. Sxith street The most up-to-date establishment of its kind in the city. Clothing made to order, sponged, pressed, renovated and re paired. Goods called for and deliv ered. Fonr suits pressed for SI. They Are prepared to give best service at lowest rates. Tel. N. W. Cedar, 4362. O. HowelL manager. Defective Page ijii: -OF- /\NNU/\L S'tRJviOfI X. L. Lodges^ Temples AT StJames A. M. E. Chnrch SUNDAY AFTERNOQN, JUNE 26 at A:30 o'clock Hymn ..Choir Invocation Rev J. M. Boddy Pastor Zion Presbyterian Church. Hymn Choir "History of the Teiples" Mrs. Mattie Hicks Song Mrs. James Ford "The Lodge" Mr. O. H. Allen W. M. of X. L. Lodge, "State Organization" Mrs, Olivia Watson State Grand "Princess. "The Order" Rev. J. R. white Hymn Choir Sermon Rev. H. S. Graves Pastor St. James A. M. E. Ghurch. Offering Benediction MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY Make** a Report of Her Third Year Subscriptions. The amounts collected bj Mme. E. Azaliri Hackley are as follows: Den ver, $83.75 St. Paul, $10.00 New Bedford. $14.00 Hampton, $5.00 De troit, $10.00 Montgomery, $5 00 Sa vanah, $3.50 Atlanta* $2.00 Augusta, .50 Danville, $2.50 Philadelphia, $43.00 St. Louis, $13,00 Vicksburg, $2.00 Syracuse, $1.00 :wBoston, $35.00 total, $236.25. Disbursements have been as fol lows: Advanced by Mme. Hackley on second year fund, $38.50 stipulat ed b^ subscribers for Mr. C. C. White, $15 00 sent to Mr. White's teacher, $55.00 total, $108.50. Balance to be applied en the Carl R. Deton Foreign Scholarship Fund, $127.75. The total r*ceive by Mr. C. White, $570 00. Madam Hackley will visit Pittsburg, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Kansas City and Topeka en route to the Na tional Association of Afro American women to collect subscriptions that have been promised. REV. HORACE S. GRAVES, D. D. Has the Degree of Doctor of Divinity Conferred Upon Him by Wil berforce. Information has reached THE AP PEAL that Wilberforce University graduated its largest class this year Also that the degre of Doctor cf Laws was conferred upon Prof. H. Keel ing, editor of the A M. E. Review, and Prof. J. H. Hawkins, commission er of education of the A. M. E. church the t'egree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Rev. M. Steady of Af rica and Rev. Horace S Graves of St Paul. Dr. H. I. Williams, our dentist, has moved his office from the Philipsborn building to Room C4 Medical Block, corner of Seventh and Robert streets, over Mansur's Drug Store, where he will be pleased to see all old as well as new patrons. Where do you get work done9 yourit laundry Wh not give to the Valet Laundry Co. They do the best work at the lowest prices for good work. They call for and deliver the goods. Call up Cedar 4362, or call at 154-156 E. Sixth street. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. Mrs. Julia Hinson, proprietor.No. 317 Wa basha, up stairs. Meals 25cts. Break fast from 7:00 to 11:00 a. m., Dinner from ]2:0& m. to 3:00 p. m. Supper from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All regular meals 25 cts. All home cookKng, Tel. S. 27]$. Anything the Matter With Your Stove? Then call on the St. Paul Stove Re pair Works, 126 W. Seventh street Fix everything, water fronts, stove putty, fire clay, mica, stove polish, stove bolts, shakers, etc. Repairs of all kinds made on short notice. New and second hand stoves for- saTe. Whatever y6u wish to know about, call on us. Telephones, N. W., 1206- Ll Twin City, 242. Children Teething. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kinL Twenty-five cents a bottle. An Open Letter. Mr .Editor: While in a reminiscent mood, recently, I was reminded that THE APPEAL was started in the jear 1S85 and therefore will pass tne 25th milestone of its existence this year. What a number' of interesting events have- taken place during these 4k JfSs?aSt^ twenty-five years, what wonderful ad vancements have been made by the Atro-American citizens of (he Twin Cities in all lines of life! And as I was one of its early pro moters and know much c^ its his tory, I believ? fs no small thing for a newspaper in live for a qu^'tei- of a century i.ucenundedcircumstaic^s i the which have c.u T1TP. AP PEAL, and it saem? to m.j that some sort celebit"n Gf the ovrnt of THE APPEAL be published con t&ining a chronological history of the as a grand finale a public testimonial celebration in some large hall on the anniversary day of THE APPEAL'S bith or such other dav that in your judgment is more suitable, in which all mav take a part in making the event one of the largest ever held here. I would suggest, if the idea meets YjOur approval, that you select a num ber of persons to act as a committee to carrv out such plans as I have ad vanced or as you may deem most ad visable. Very truly yours, T. H. Lyles. would eminent!? fit and proper, and, I also bel'evo that the citizens cf the Twin Cities whom you have Mrs. Britton still continues very ill served ^o faithfully and well would at her home on Harriet avenueC, gladly join in maiun? the event one" long to be remeiwbered. --e My idea is thst a souvenir edition ?*J ^ff St. Paul, April 15, 1910. Mv Dear Mr. Adams: In relation to the Quarto-Centeiinial idea, I think it good and you may depend upon me for any assistance I can give. I am, Yours very truly, i Jose H. Sherwood. Minneapolis. Minn., May 4, 1910. My Dear Mr. Adams: Several weeks ago I read an open letter in THE APPEAL, which sug gested a celebration, of its 25th anni versary. It is the 'right thing to do, and I am heartily in favor of it. Having been a reader of your paper ever since it was fist published, and a sincere admirer of the t'enacitv with which you have hekl on to the life of your journal, supplving a demand no others have been able to fill, I believe it is an obligation the whole commu nity owes you, and that you justlv de serve recognition and merit whatever form the occasion may present. I shall be pleased to render any as sistance inravpower to give. Yours very truly. lone E. Gibbs. Pres. A fro-Am er. W. S. Federation. Minneapolis, Minn., May 16. Mr. Editor: Very few of the newspapers of our race can show a record of twentv-five years' existence and as THE APPEAL has that distinction we of the North west are %ery proud of it. It is the only paper we have in the state and its Qnarto-CelTtennial celebration is quite in order. Count1 on me to do all in my power to help make it a great success, Respectrully, Frederick C. Nelson, 259 Seventh Ave. North. St. Paul, June 14. I fully appiove of your plan and do not see why it should not be a grand success. THE APPEAL is in every way worthy, Jong may it live. I am with you. S. J. Bellesen. Minneapolis June 15. T\vent-fiv years of continuity through storm and sunshine, through discouragements and successes en title- THE APPEAL to every' kind thought and depd it may receive from those whom it has served so long. I wish to be counted anioig the most appreciative Will M. Smith. WATER NECESSARY FOR LIFE Proof That Wine Will Not Serve the Purpose Where Frenchmen Are Concerned. The French schooner Argus, strug gling against headwinds to get from Dieppe to Marseilles, according to the dispatches, ran out of water and for three days the crew had nothing but champagne and claret to drink. Near ly every man was disabled by fever and acute gastritis. It was with the greatest gratitude that the captain of the Argus 'swapped several cases of champagne, for a few barrels of water from the Oceana, a Bombay liner. Pathologists will say correctly that there is nothing new in this experi ence. That wine will not take the place of water and keep men in good condition, has been known as long as wine has been known. Three ele ments, however, in the story of the Argus make it a striking lesson, em phasizing an old truth. First, the men were Frenchmen, with the French man's habit of taking wine daily sec ond, the wines they drank as a substi tute for water were presumably pure, and the claret at least was relatively light third, tne three days is a very short period for the disabling of a whole crew. HsJs mighty lucky for theliuman race that a water trust is conceded impracticable. The British Census. In England a census Is taken every seven years. In the United States the work costs some 15,000,000 in Eng land, with a population of 42,000,000, the work is done by regular public of flcials. without extra cost There the census is-taken on a certain,day at a certain hour, usually Saturday at 11 p. m., because most people are then at home. Printed, circulars have been sent by the police to every family and to the owners of all lodgings and hotels. These4 circulars contain blanks which must be filled. The police round up passers in the streets. Sometimes a cranky Englishman who, for rea sons of his own, does not want to figure in the census, tries to evade the government by riding around all night in a cab. Ten chances to one he will not succeeoKin his .purpose. Cabs are stopped as unhesitatingly as are street cars or pedestrians. The government wants to know. The government will not be denied. The work is done sim ultaneously throughout the United Kingdom. Habit, the best 5 cent Cigar. tf^Y^m fg ^s cl tio tels. Wl MINNEAPOLIS DOINGS IN AND ABOUT THE GREAT "FLOUR CITY." Matters Social, Religious and General Which Xave Happened and are to Happen Among the People of the City. St. Thomas Mission 5th Ave. and 9th Str. So. Services every Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock, Sunday School at 3. Rev. A. H. Lealtad, Rector. All welcome. The Apron Sale and drama, which was to be given last Wednesday even ing, at Bethesda Baptist' church, un der the direction of Mrs. Bell Lee, was postponed unt^l Friday evening, June 24. Last Sunday the local churches ob served Children's Day. In the morn ing tne children rendered a program at Bethesda. and in the evening the children of St. Peter's Sunday school had a piogram. It was announced last week that the Forum would have a recess during the summor At the last meeting, how ever, it was decided to have one meet ing en the first Sunday in each month. The next meeting will be the first Sunday in July. WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the St Louis Kitchen, 31iy2 Wabasha St., upstairs, for your meals All home cooking. All regular meals 25 cents. Breakfast from 7:00 to 11 00 a. m. dinner from 12:00 m. to 3:00 p. m. supper from 5-00 to 8-00 Vlrs. Julia Hinson, Prop. Tel. S. 2718. We have oeea requested to add to the list of presents for the Canty Rice wedding the following gifts, whioh ere received too late to be list ed with the others: A wedding hand kerchief from Philippine Islands, from I Mrs. J. Foster: a silver ladle from Mr. Robert Young, uncle of Mrs. Can ty two hand-painted plates, Mrs. M. Taj lor, Boston. Palestine and California. That the soil possibilities of Pales tine and California are much the same is quite a revelation. Prof. A. Aaron-! sohn of Haifa, Palestine, has pointed out that each region has a- range of low mountains near the coast, and be yond this along interior valley with a range of higher mountains for the eastern wall, and, as the prevailing winds have the same direction, the distribution of rainfall corresponds closely. It is found that the very sim ilar climatic and topographic condi tions have produced similar plants. The languishing of agriculture in Pal estine seems to be a result of poor government, not of sterile soil and arid climate, and it is believed that under better management the econom ic plants that flourish in Califorina will be successfully introduced. Among the plants discovered in Pal estine Nis ~r^ *pf??? S hurc S Pte a lBt Wednesday evemng. Auuc events that have transpired during fully recovered from aWIIU operation, is its existence, cuts and sketches of very sick at her residence, 2439 prominent men and women, cuts of Fourth avenue soutn the beautiful homes that so many have become the happy possessors of, and numerous other matters of inter est that would make such an edition a most valuable one for us all. Then UilB uvvvi one of leadineg ho Mr. and Mrs. Robertthe Canty ar now located iln Iowa. Mr. Canty has had then good fortune to obtain the posi- i a wheat, growing wild in high altitudes on sterile soil, that is considered the prototype of our cul tivated varieties. A Mighty Massachusetts Hunter. Roland Smith, who lives in town of Sheffield, probably holds the record locally as a hunter of musk rats, says the Springfield Republican. Every year during tbe January thaws he in company with a man spends the warm days shooting rats, and they have captured a great many. This month during the two days that the water overflowed the meadows they went out in a boat and killed be tween 150 and 160 rats. These will bring from 50 to 75 cents a pelt, ac cording to the size and quality of the fur. Mr. Smith hunts the rats with a rifle and in this way is able to kill them without damaging the skin to any extent. Sometimes when it is necessary a shotgun is used. Cement in Panama. An Idea of what the Panama canal construction means to one industry in this country may be gleaned from tbe fact that almost a million tons of cement will be used in the gigantic work. Shipments have already begun in steamers owned by the government, which will carry about 8,000 tons at a trip. It is estimated that it will take about four years-to deliver the 4,800,000 barrels of cement contracted for at the present rate of shipment. The government will profit by using its own vessels instead of chartered ships, as there will be no charges for demurrage in case loading or unload *ng ***.yed by storms. +n ^hey Do It in the East. TL* eait is the east. Here is an "Imperial decree" from the capital of China: "In view of the importance of the offices and appointments of Grand Secretary Na Tung, who is in mourn tng for his parent, his incumbency of fiuch is ordered to be changed' to an acting capacity. He is commanded to attend to his duties as usual, after the expiry of a hundred days* mourn ing, and is earnestly desired to attune his feeling of filial piety with his fath fulness to the state, so as to satisfy the throne's reliance upon him." Big Head. "At Yale university there is a skull of a prehistoric animal which meas ures nine feet long and six feet broad," *aid the man with the blue hat band.' "Oh, well," replied the other, wea tag a crimson bat .band, "that's not ihe only thing in Tale with a big head."' I Net a Weighty Matter, Thay say that Oholly has lost his lnd." "^.V- "Is that to? Does h know it?" vf Safest Xr*.&3 Here is the thing we needed! HOTEL COSBY S. W Cosby, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Transient and Regular Trade Cafe in Connection. Private DininC Roo^ms Regular Dinner 11:30 to 3:00 25 Cents. 133.137 9th St. St. Paul ISL. IS. W. OBDAS 5447 3)r. SB loom Suite 45 Union Block. General Practice of Medicine and Surgery Hours From 9.30 A. M. to 3:30 P. M. ST. PAUL, MINN. J. Morris O. A. Lawrence J.p.tlORRIS&CO. UNDERTAKERS 507 FOURTH STREET SO. Calls Answered Promptly Day Night in the Twin Cities. and Mot Water Heating1 or LA D\ ASSISTANT WHEN DESIRED OFFICE PHONE NIC 1014 RESIDENCE SO. 2792 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Steam Electric Wiring A Specialty M. J. O'NEIL ELECTRIC GAS AND COMBINATION FIXTURES PLUMBING 56-60 EAST SIXTH STREET Both Phones 3 2 ST. TAU L. MINN *L M*1H UTS*. Dr, Valdo Turner PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Keaftriek Block 97 B. Tt*. men HOVRS. 9 to 11 a. m., 12 to 1 p. m., 3 to 5 p. m. Sundays 10 to 11 a. m. Res. 386 St. Albans, Tel. Dale 918. thHASS BROS. UNO. PORK AND BEEF PACKERf General Meat Dealers TJ?&. Government Inspection of all Hogs, Cattle and Sheep. 457 an4 459 St. Peter I Tel. N. W. Dale 1140-J J. B. Michels 396 DALE ST. FANCY GROCERIES We are here to please the people. Agent for Dr. Lanretzen's Health Tafalt Malt Tonic. The only pnre Malt on the Market. Tel W. W. Main 5830 Z. B. FIFIELD AGENT COAL AND WOOD FIRE AND ACCIDENT IN- SURANCE Your Order Solicited OEFICE 205 SCAND. AMR. BANK BLDG RESIDENCE 233iAurora Ave. St. Paul. Minn. Frank G. Friedmann PRESCRIPTION DRUGGI ST solicits your patronage Pall Use ol Drugs, Sundries, Perfvmts and Toilet Articles. Smitt aid St. Peter Streets, St. Put, Mil. DR.HURD 91 Sevfenth St Specialty Pn leas extracting, crown and bridge v5 AL%~tJl