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James McDonald long since estab- lished the name, of being,r a fair. hon- est dealer. He has one price for all; he don't carry a lot of dead- beats and make up his losses out of honest, paying customers and he carries no snide goods. Every pound that goes out of ' his store Weighs 16 ounces; he splits no bars of soap so as to sell cheap by the dozen bars. Born and reared in Scotland, some of his notions of up- rightnud downright honesty strike some folks as a hit antiquated. but there are others than fools in- this town and they appreciate the ster- ling virtues. lay it on the table, hoping the NEWS will pick it up and point the Way out of their difficulties and it usu- ally does it. The aldermen then go on as solons should and get the cred- it of the achievement. but there had be'en a mighty rustling under sum?- h()dy’.; else thinking cap. The aldqrmen sometimes come face 'to face with the problem which reminds them of Israel at the _Red Searr walls mountain high on either side. and only the maddened sea in front. After doing their. best they ‘ Lafi'Monday was Q'gieen Victoria's birthday. she having been born May 24, 1819, a good while ago, and her long and eminently wise. lmtxeficent and eventful life shows that some good people do not die young. And we are getting rather aged ourselves. It is said President McKinley has selected ex-Senator George F. Ed- munds‘ Tor minister to Spain. This must be a mistake or the president don’hknow where the distinguished jurist angl‘ statesman was born. One of thé'nobbiést rigs seen at the depot on the arrival of this 5:43 train is a cart and chestnut horse driven by Miss Chapman. who holds the ribbons with‘the mm? and skill of an expert equestrienne. \ Thedflice of the Highland Park NEWS will close 11!th J 111161 lat-at.“ (1 clock ‘11, 111. ., ,_ .xce1t 'lhursdays when it. will 19111 (ipen till 9 U clock to receive subsu-rinfinvm u clock to receive subscriptions There was a big fire in the l uion stock yards Monday and $80 000 worthruf pepsin was. destroyed, givfi ing a chance-"for 80,000 dyspeptics in this stricken country to get well. That-e is nothing so delightful after a ride as a glass of Schumucher’s refreshing ice cream soda. Evans Bron. have had a big run on the unexcelled Chase Saubom coffees. Try a can. For mortgage loans on real estate call on D. M. Erskine, Jr.. Co. CITY BREVITIES. .1115: Around the (‘0er from St. Johns, Tin, Don’t Forget The Smith Premier Typewriter Co., THE HIGHLAND PARK NEWS IVIACUII. N. Y.. D. 3. Branch Office: 154 Monroe St., . A. KUIST, Sheet-Iron and Ffirnace Work Done to Order. That the News, formerly situated at No. 5 St. Johns Ave., has removed to Having secured the agency of the celebrated Chase Sunlmrn Cofl'ee we are prepared to sell it to you in any quantity. ." ' " ' All Grades of Flour, Hay, ”Feed, Oats Eran, Corn Meal, Gluten Meal, Middllngs, Straw. ' EVANS BROS., Fancy Groceries, Tea, Coffee, Fruits and Vegetables. Stoves, Ranges, Housekeeping Goods. DEALER TELEPHONE NO. 46. Chicago, Ill. IN HARDWARE, Dealers in 255 Central Ave. Smith [premier Egpewrttera» St. Johns Avenue. ‘mpnovanawr TNE ORDER or THE AGE. " HIGHLA ND PA INK.