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*>£ ~ V: t ̂ . ,.,.L ... r,r £ j'f -!• f * * * ? * : !Sfg| >*#;-{' S ^ ^jf CFR-- ^ dY f ritiooN iio<Ji>H AtJTMiSK. fttr TaIE Bi?iMBfcJB IlgOTRATIuM5: iy MAGNUS a>K£TIKER. COPVtMOHT 19OO J»JP B^Si'-MERKii.i, 1.-UPIFAW SYNOPSIS. The story Is told by Nicholas Trist. His ohh-f. Senator John Calhoun, offered the portfolio of secretary of state in Tyler's cabinet, is told by Dr. Ward that his time Is short. Calhoun declares that he is not ready to die, and ff he accepts Tyler's of­ fer it means that Texas and Oregon must be added to the Union. He plans to leatn the intentions of England with regard to Mexico through Baroness Von Ritz. secret spy and reputed mistress of the .English ambassador. Pakenham. Nicholas is sent to bring the baroness to CaH*oun'» apart- ro^nts and misses a meeting with his sweetneart, Elizabeth Churchill. While searching for the baroness' house a car­ riage dashes up and Nicholas is invited to «-nt« r. The occupant is the baroness, who says she is being pursued. The pursuers arc shaken oft. Nicholas is invited into the house and delivers Calhoun's message. He notes that the baroness has lost a slipper. Nicholas is given the remaining slipper as H pledge that she will tell <*ai- houn everything. He gives her as secur­ ity an Indian trinket he intended for Klizabeth. Klizabeth's father consents to Nicholas' proposal for her hand. Nicholas is ordered t« leave at once for Montreal on state business and decides to be mar­ ried that night CHAPTER VIII. Mr. Calhoun Accept*. A woman's tongue is her sword, that she never lets rust.--Madam Necker. I struggled amors three courses. The impulses of my hoct, joined to some prescience of trouble, bade me to follow Elizabeth. My duty ordered me to hasten to»Mr. Calhoun. My in­ terest demanded that I should tarry, for I was sure that the Baroness von Ritz would make no merely idle re­ quest in these circumstances. Hesi­ tating thus, I lost sight of her in the throng. So I concluded I would obey the mandate of duty, and turned to­ ward the great doors. Indeed, I was well toward the steps which led out into the grounds, when all at once two elements of my problem resolved themselves Into one. I saw the tall figure of Mr. Calhoun himself coming op the walk toward me. "Ah," said he briefly, "then my mes­ sage found you?" "I was starting for you this moment, sir " I Replied. "Wait for a moment. I counted on finding you here. Matters have changed." I turned with him and we entered again the east room, where Mr. Tyler still prolonged the official greeting of the curious, the obsequious, or the banal persons who passed. Mr. Cal­ houn stood apart for a time, watching the progress of this purely American function. It was some time ere the groups thinned. This latter fact us­ ually would have ended the reception, since it is not etiquette to suppose that the president can lack an audi­ ence; but to-day Mr. Tyler lingered. At last through the thinning throng ho caught sight of the distinctive fig­ ure of Mr. Calhoun. For the first time his own face assumed a natural expression. He stopped the line for an instant, and with a raised hand beckoned to my chief. At this we dropped in at the tail of the line, Mr. Calhoun in passing grasp­ ing almost as many hands as Mr. Tyler. When at length we reached the president's position, the latter greeted him and added a whispered word. An instant later he turned abruptly, ending the reception with a deep bow, and retired into the room 110111 which he had earlier emerged. Mr. Calhoun turned now to me with a request to follow him. and we passed through the door where the president had vanished. Directed by attendants, we were presently ushered into yet another room, which at that time served the president as his cabinet room, a place for meeting persons of distinction who called upon business. As we entered I saw that it was al­ ready occupied. Mr. Tyler was grasp­ ing the hand of a portly personage, whom I knew to be none other than Mr. l'akenham. So much might have been expected. What was not to ?iave been expected was the presence of an­ other--none than the Baroness \on Ritz? 80 we were apparently to under­ stand that my lady was here as open lriend of England! Of course, I need­ ed no word from Mr. Calhoun to re­ mind me that we must seem ignorant of this lady, of her character, and of her reputed relations with the British !o i ign office. pray you be seated, Mr. Paken- Iriiti, ' said Mr. Tyler, and he gestured alf=o to us others to take chairs near l.is table. Mr. Pakenham. in rather a lofty fashion, it seemed to me. obeyed the polite request, but scarcely had seated himself ere he again rose with an important clearing of his throat. Your excellency," said he, "her maj­ esty the queen of England's wish is somewhat anticipated by my visit here today. I hasten only to put in t^je most prompt and friendly form her majesty's desires, which I am sure formally will be expressed in the first mails from England. We deplore this most unhappy accident on your war ship Princeton, which has come so near working irremediable injury to thin country." "Sir," said Mr. Tyler, rising, with a deep bow, "the courtesy of your per­ sonal preccsce *3 most gratifying. Al­ low me to express that more intimate and warmer feeling of friendship for yourself which comes through our long association with you. This respect and admiration are felt by myself and my official family for you and the great power which you represent." Each having thus delivered himself of1 words which meant nothing, both now seated themselves and proceeded to look mighty grave. For myself, I stole a glance from the tail of my eye toward the Baroness von Rite. She sat erect in her chair, a figure of easy grace and dignity, but on her face was nofiltas one could read to tell who she was or why she was here. "I seize upon this opportunity, Mr. Pakenham,"' said Mr. Tyler presently, with a smile which he meant to set all at ease and to soften as much as possible the severity of that which was to follow, "I gladly take this op­ portunity to mention in an informal way my hope that this matter which was already inaugurated by Mr. Up­ shur before his untimely death may come to perfectly pleasant consumma­ tion. I refer to the question of Texas." "I beg pardon, your excellency," re- joinf£ Mr. Pakenham, half rising. "Your meaning is not perfectly clear to me." The same icy smile sat upon Mr. Tyler's face as he went on: "I cannot believe that your government can wish to interfere in matters upon this continent to the extent of taking the position of open ally of the Republic of Mexico, a power so recently at war upon our own borders, with the brave Texms who have left our flag to set up, through fair conquest, a republic of their own." The mottled face of Mr. Pakenham assumed a yet deeper red. "As to that* your excellency," said he, "your re­ mark is, as you say, quite informal, of course--that is to say, as I may state--" "Quite so," rejoined Mr. Tyler grave­ ly. "The note of my Lord Aberdeen to us, none the less, in the point of its bearing upon the question of slavery in Texas, appears to this government as an expression which ought to be disavowed by your own government. Do I make myself quite clear?" (With John Calhoun present, Mr. Tyler could at times assume a courage though he had it not.) Mr. Pakenham s face glowed a deep­ er red, "I am not at liberty to dis­ cuss my Lord Aberdeen's wishes in this matter," he said. We met here elude to dispute with England as well regarding our delimitations on the southwest, where she has even less right to speak, then we shall contend for all that territory, not only up to the Columbia, but north to the Rus­ sian line, the parallel of 54 degrees and 40 minutes! We claim that we once bought Texas clear to the Rio Grande, from Napoleon, although the foolish treaty with Spain in 1819 clouded uur title--iu the belief of our Whig friends, who do not desire more slave territory. Even the Whigs think that we own Oregon by virtue of first navigation of the Columbia. Both Whigs and Democrats now demand Oregon north to 54 degrees, 40 min­ utes. The alternative? My Lord Ab­ erdeen surely makes no deliberate bid to hear it!" "Oh fight!" exclaimed Pakenham. "God bless my soul! Fight us?" Mr. Tyler flushed. "Such things have been," said he with dignity. At this astounding speech the Brit­ ish minister sat dumbfounded. This air of courage and confidence on the part of Mr. Tyler himself was some­ thing foreign to his record. I knew the reason for his boldness. John Cal­ houn sat at his right hand. "At this point, your excellency, the dignity of her majesty's service would lead me to ask excuse," rejoined Mr. Pakenham formally, "were it not for one fact, which I should like to offer here. I have, in short, news which will appear full warrant for any com­ munication thus far made by her maj­ esty's government. 1 can a.ssure you that there has come into the posses­ sion of this lady, whose able services I venture to enlist here in her pres­ ence, a communication from the Re­ public of Texas to the government of WW \« 'I Must Confess My Ignorance," Rejoined Mr. Pakenharr% upon a purely informal matter, and--" ' 1 have o ily -.entured to hope." re­ joined Mr. Tyler, "that the personal kindness of your own heart might move you in so grave a matter as that which may lead to war between two powers." "War, sir, war!" Mr. Pakenham went wholly purple in his surprise, and sprang to his feet. "War!" he re­ peated once more. could be any hope- "Quite right, sir," said Mr. Tyler England That communication is done by no less a hand than that of the attache for the Republic of Texas, Mr. Van Zandt himself."' There was, I think, no other formal invitation for the Baroness von Ritz to speak; but now she arose, swfcpt a curtsey first to Mr. Tyler and then to Mr. Pakenham and Mr. Calhoun. it is not to be expected, your ei 'As though there i cellency aud gentlemen," said she j "that I can add anything of value here." Her eyes were demurely down- grimly. "As though there could be any ; cast hope for us save in our own conduct of our own affairs, without any inter­ ference from any foreign power!" 1 knew it was John Calhoun speak­ ing these words, not Mr. Tyler. I saw Mr. Calhoun's keen, cold eyes fixed closely upon the face of his president. The consternation created by the lat- ter's words was plainly visible. "Of course, this conversation is en­ tirely irregular--I mean to say, whol­ ly unofficial, your excellency?" hesi­ tated Pakenham. "It takes no part in our records?" "Assuredly not," said Mr. Tyler. "I only hope the question may never come to a matter of record at alL Once our country knows that dicta­ tion has been attempted with us, even by England herself, the north will join the south In resentment. Even now, in restiveness at the fancied attitude of England toward Mexico, the west raises the demand that we shall end the joint occupancy of Oregon with Great Britain. Do you perchance know the watchword Which is now on the popular tongue west of the Alle- ghanies? It bids fair to become an American Marseillaise.'" "I must confess my ignorance,*' re­ joined Mr. Pakenham. "Our backwoodsmen have invented a phrase which runs Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!' " "1 beg pardon, I am sure, your ex­ cellency?" £ "It means that if * conclude to ter- "We do not doubt your familiarity with many of these late events," en­ couraged Mr. Tyler. "True," she continued, "the note of my Lord Aberdeen is to-day the prop­ erty of the streets, and of this I have some knowledge I can see, also, diffi­ culty in its reception among^ the cour­ ageous gentlemen of America. But, as to any written communication from H~7v ' II «v Mr. Van Zandt, there must be gome mistake!" "I was of the impression that you would have had it last night,' rejoined Pakenham, plainly confused; "in fact, that gentleman advised me to such ef­ fect." The Baroness Helena von Ritz looked him full in the face and only gravely shook her head. "I regret matters should be so much at fault." said she. "Then let me explain,'" -esumed Pakenham, almost angrily ! will state--unofficially, of course--that the promises of Mr. Van Zandt were that her majesty might expect an early end of the talk of the annexation of Texas to the United States. The greater power of England upon land or sea would assure that weak repub­ lic of a great and enlightened ally-- in his belief." "An ally!" broke out Mr. Calhoun. "And a document sent to that effect by the attache of Texas!" He smiled coldly. "Two things seem very appar­ ent. Mr. President. Fir«t, that this gentle lady stands high Id the respect of England's ministry. Second, that Mr. Van Zandt, if all this were true, ought to stand very low in ours. 1 would say all this and much more, even were it a state utterance, to stand upon the records of this na­ tion!" "Sir," interrupted Mr. Tyler, swiftly turning to Mr. Calhoun, "may I not ask you that it be left as a state ut­ terance?" Mr. Calhoun bowed with the old- time grace habitual to him. "Mr. Calhoun." continued the presi­ dent, "you know that the office of our secretary of state is vacant. There is no one living would serve In that office more wisely than yourself, no one more in accordance with my own views as to these very questions which are before us. Since it has come to that point, I offer you now that office and do so officially. I ask your an swer." The face of England's minister now for the first time went colorless. He knew what this meant. As for John Calhoun, he played with both of them as a cat would with a mouse, sneeringly superior. His an­ swer was couched in terms suited to his own purposes. "This dignity, Mr. President," said he, bowing deeply again, "so unexpected, so onerous, so responsible, is one which at least needs time for proper consideration. I must crave opportunity for reflection and for pondering. In my surprise at your sudden request, I find no proper answer ready." Here, then, seemed an opportunity for delay, which Mr. Pakenham was swift to grasp. He arose and bowed to Mr. Tyler. "I am sure that Mr. Calhoun will require some days at least for the framing of his answer to an invitation so grave as this." "I shall require at least some mo­ ments," said Mr. Callioun, smiling. "That 'Marseillaise' of '44, Mr. Presi­ dent, says 'Fifty-Four Forty or Fight.' That means 'the Rio Grande or fight,' as well." A short silence fell upon U3 all. Mr. Tyler half rose and half frowned as he noticed Mr. Pakenham shuffling as though he would depart. "It shall be, of course, as you sug­ gest," said tii^ president to Paken­ ham. "There is no record of any of this. But the answer of Mr. Calhoun, which I await and now demand, Is one which will go upon the records of this country soon enough, I fancy. I ask j 011. then, to hear what Calhoun re plies." "I have had some certain moment ! for reflection, Mr. President." said h». "and I have from the first moment of thin surprising offer on your part been humbly sensible of the honor offered so eld and so unfit a man. "Sir, if I take this office which you offer, I do so with the avowed and ex­ pressed purpose of bringing Texas into this Union, in full view of any and all consequences. I shall offer her a treaty of annexation at once! 1 shall urge annexation at every hour, in every place, in all ways within my means, and in full view of the conse­ quences!" He looked now gravely and keenly at the Englishman. "That is well understood, Mr. Cal­ houn," began Mr. Tyler "Your views are in full accord with my own. "What, then, is the answer of John Calhoun to this latest call of his coun­ try ?" That answer is one which is in our history. "John Calhoun accepts!" said my master,' loud and clear. (TO i!E CONTINUED ) 1LLINOI8 NATIONAL GUARD OFFI­ CERS ALSO PAY THEIR RE­ SPECTS TO rtlM. BRILLIANT RECEPTION HELD State Militia Officials Are Entertained by Adjutant General Dickson, With the Gdverpor as Their Guest of Honor. Springfield.--The state officers and employes of the state house at Spring­ field, headed by Secretary of State Rose, called upon Governor and Mrs. Deneen and paid their respects. They were followed at noon by the officers of the Illinois National Guard, who were received by Governor and Mrs. Deneen and th© state offlcfals. Follow­ ing t&is ceremony the officers of the militia had luncheon at the St. Nich­ olas hotel with Governor Deneen as their guest of honor. Th« luncheon was given by AdjL Gen. Frank S. Dickson. The reception was one of the most brilliant the Illinois exeqptive mansion has ever witnessed and the presence of the guardsmen in their uniforms addd a touch of military splendor to the occasion. The officers who called at the man­ sion during ths day were: Gen. F. S. Dickson, the adjutant general; Col. R. J. Shand, adjutant general; Col. S. O. Tripp, assistant lieutenant general; Col. E. J. Lang, Fourth infantry, Springfield. General Staff--Col. Randolph Smith, Flora. The Division---Col. L. D. Greene, ad­ jutant general; Lieut Col. H. A. Allen, Chicago. First Brigade--Lieut Col. O. W. Mac- Chesney, Chicago. Second Brigade--Oen. F. P. Wells, Decfttur; Col. F. D. Whipp, Spring­ field; Col. A. H. Abbott, Petersburg. Third Brigade--Gen. Edward Klttil- sen, Moline; MaJ. A. L. Moore, Dixon; Maj. John Bfown. Monmouth; Col. Charles Craig, Galesburg; Capt C. S. Baxter, Chicago. Th© officers of the First infantry, Second infantry. Third infantry, Fourth Infantry, Fifth Infantry, Sixth Infantry and Seventh infantry. State Senate Begins Bribery Inquiry. Senators who have been involved in charges of corruption fared badly. The perfunctory work incident to organiza­ tion of the upper bouse was interrupt­ ed first by the introduction and adop­ tion of a resolution authorizing the ap­ pointment of a senate committee to in­ vestigate charges of corruption and bribery and determine whether they should be unseated or expelled from the senate. ,<>• Following this came* resolution by Senator Helm declaring vacant the seat of Senator Daniel W. Holstlaw, who confessed to accepting a bribe of $2,500. This resolution will be called up Tuesday In all probability and its adoption Is declared to be certain. Senator Pemberton, who Is awaiting trial on charges of conspiracy, then sought recognition to read a statement requesting that he be excused from participating in the senate's delibera­ tions His request was granted and the committee appointed under the resolution which was Introduced by Senator Dailey will Investigate his status. It was announced that Senator John C. Broderick of Chicago, who is under indictment on a charge of bribery, will be asked to make a declaration similar to that of Senator Pemberton. W!M Hs!p Buy for Wards of H.Mneis. Dr. II B. Carriel, superintendent of the Jacksonville state hospital for the insane, was chosen a member of the purchasing committee of the state board of administration. He succeeds Dr. J. L. Greene, alienist of the board, as a member of the committee. The change is made because of the pressing nature of Dr. Greene's duties as alienist. Thomas O'Connor of Peo­ ria and Fiscal Supervisor Frank D. Whipp of this city are the other mem­ bers. It is their duty after estimates have been submitted for quarterly supplies for the charitable Institutions and bids are In, to sample the goods sent In by various bidding firms and to pass on the goods in point of qual­ ity. The board has received estimates of supplies for the first quarter of the year and the middle of the month will let the contracts for their purchase. New Purchase Committee Appointed. The members of the board of admin­ istration, and the superintendents of the 17 charitable Institutions, who compose the board of joint estimate, held a meeting in the state house for the purpose of discussing the needs of the various institutions. Col. Frank D. Whlpp presided. A new purchase committee was appointed to serve for the coming year. Popular With the Fair Sex Strange Fascination Exercised by Liszt Over the Literary 4fymen of His Day. .../• Though not of a specially passion­ ate temperament, Liszt exercised an irresistible fascination over the en­ thusiastic literary ladies of his day. They were all at his feet, and, as he. seems always to have had an eye to the main cha jce, he chose from time to time some lady of high rank as well as men al ability to unite her minate the very, unsatisfactory' mud-^life with his. The Comtesse d'Agoult die along the Columbia river--^ "Daniel Stern") and Princess Caro- stream which our mariners first ex- lyne Sayn-Wittgenstein were success- plored, as we contend--and if we con- ively the arbiters jot his destiny, and Doctor Knapp recounts a good many other episodes more transient if less important. There was a singer of great eminence (we are not told who she was) who made her way into his presence In male attire, hopeless of attracting him by other means; an­ other threatened to murder him; and altogether his experience read like a rather crude melodrama. It is curious that when he was only sixteen his dying father warned him that women would upset and dominate his life. As Doctor Knapp says. "He was neither made to do without a woman nor to remain faithful to on< alone." * New Agriculture Board. Members of the old state board of agriculture met at Springfield and closed the affairs of the board as it stands. The meeting prefaced the meeting of the new members at the Btate house, at which all questions concerning the policies of the board for the next year will be taken up. Practically All the business of the board was concluded. The next meet­ ing promises to develop a discussion of the pass question. To. Investigate Prices. investigation of the cause of the >st of living in this state Is pro- in a senate joint resolution Senator Edward J. G lac kin of Intends to introduce at the sesslcmX ot the senate. Trust .and cold Btorage warehouses are declared to be Instrumental in causing .higher food prices. The preamble says the cornering of foodstuffs should be made a penal ofr tense. Annual Poultry Shew Opened. The seventeenth annual shim «• the Illinois State Poultry associ­ ation opened at the state armory in Springfield. It will be the greatest show ever held in the state of Illinois and birds from all parts of the state have been entered in the various cham­ pionship classes, making the entry list the largest ever known. In this re­ spect even the big Chicago shows nave been outclassed and all previous efforts of the state association laid on the shelf. President George A. Heyl of Wash­ ington was uu ike scene, as was each member cf the executive coiuiiiiiter. J. J. Klein of Macon, H. C. Wllhite of Greenfield, O. W. Chase of Hillsboro, Theodore S. McCoy of Springfield, and J. L. Waddell of Decatur. Other offi­ cers on the floor were: Jerome A. Le- land of Springfield, treasurer; W. J. Cordier of Springfield, traffic manager; Fred Ortell of Brighton, assistant su­ perintendent; William Lyons of Green­ field, assistant superintendent ; Charles Bartling of Springfield, superintendent of the pigeon department, and O. L. MeCord of Danville, secretary. A L. Moore, sheriff of McLean county, and general superintendent of the poultry department, did not report or advise any one connected with the association that he did not expect to be on hand, and the officers are much surprised that a nmn of Mr. Moore's ability to handle a large show should fail to signify his Intentions in some manner In order that the exhibition might be taken care ©? by some one particularly appointed to the place. His absence left the all important position in so far as receiving exhibits and placing them to advantage. Is con­ cerned, vacant, and the executive com­ mittee, feeling the necessity of placing the office in reliable hands, appointed W. O. Chase of Hillsboro, superin­ tendent, and in this Mr. Chase has proven his exceptional ability to take hold of a large and unexpected entry of fowls from all parts of the state, and many neighboring states, and he has the best arrangement on the floor that has evef been seen at * stage show. The specials, including cups and special cash prices, will depend more or less os tfis gensrol prenuuins auu will not be taken up until after the general premiums have all b4en placed. Awards on pigeons will not be made until later, in view of the fact that Robert Joss, formerly of Peoria and tow of Chicago, is now in Topeka, placing the awards, and will arrive here the middle of the week. HONSTIPATfOli Mvayon't Psw Paw Pills are unlike all other laxatives or cathartics. They cosat the liver into activ­ ity by gentle meth­ ods. They do sCOuri they uO set gripe; they do not weaken; but "they do start all the Portraits to Be Unveiled. * Portraits of former supreme court justices of Illinois will be placed on the walla In the supreme court room, and the portraits will be unveiled with appropriate exercises by the members of the Illinois Bar association on the afternoon of Thursday, February 16. The members of the Sangamon County Bar association have been In­ vited by the state organization to co­ operate in carrying out the plans of the unveiling. The members of the Illinois Bar as­ sociation will hold their mid-year meeting in the morning of the same day. At their meeting they will consid­ er the proposed reforms In the pro­ cedure of the court. In the evening there will be a dinner at the St. Nicholas hotel. President George M. Morgan of the Sangamon County Bar association has appointed as members of the arrangement com­ mittee J. H Matheny, Alonso Hoff, Frank L. Hatch, Arthur M. Fitzgerald and Clayton J. Barber. tioua oz ine nver ana g+<vm«<»l» in b. ~zx that soon puts these or­ gans in a heaitay condition and ccsp- rects constipation. Mutiyon's Paw-Paw Tills are, a tools to the stomach, liver and nerves. Thty invigorate instead of weaken; they effc- rich the blood instead of impoverish it; they enable the stomach to get all thfr nourishment from food that is pot inte it. These pills contain no calomel, dope, they are soothing, healing stimulating. They school the bowels to act without nhysic. Price 25 cents, Bu. to the Acre » a hoary yield, !rat th»l<k what John Renced jr of Bdmouum, Aihcrta. Western Canada, (fct from 4S Ekcreao?Sy:ing Wneatin 1910. R- pons ' rter*3istriciMn that pror- shatred cxccl- rests Us--see!'* as 4,- ;i)0 bcsbcls ot wliett 1 ram 120 a arcs, op ®S 1-S Liu. p<>racre. 25.80and «f h'Jshfiyir-USs were nam- rrous. as high as bushels of oat£ to th« acre were t&tvsiiesl from Alberta fields 1 i 1910. The Sliver Gap a t the recent Spokai?® Fal r was awarded to thm Alberta liovernraentfor ib.tof grains .grasses anil . . i,'obles, Reports of excellent viekiis lor 1810 e< ziu* also from BaskatchewRB ant! Manitoba in Western Car.schi. Free hmut Htcsds of 160 arret, and adjoining pre­ emptions o? 160 acres (r t 83 per acre? are to foa had In, the choicest dl»trlrt». Schools oon.v<Ri»i«nti ?!!• mate esfell«>iitE soli th* very beat.mtlwavftrtoae haod, building; Itttnlbef cheap, f ueleaey to pat and rr Moaable lit price, water easily pro,cured.- mtsea funning ntnci tas. ' Writ©as to test place for set­ tlement, settlers" low railway ratra, descriptive Hlustr&tea "Last Best West" (sent free on application) and other informa­ tion, to 8up*t of Immigration, Ottawa, Cs n -: o r t n the Cassart! a a lxOT«mm«nt Agent. (SB) r ' RrenfMiHi, E, ifcS. rUJv:'. W', f : :V",: -th':" TfT-T^wal B!$f. t t *'I have tised yonr vnlnaWe Casrareti and I find them perfect. Couldn't <lo without them. I nave used them for Souse time fut ludigestiutl autl UlioUsitvW and am now completely cured. Recom­ mend them to evervone. Once tried., y<wi will never be without them in tiM family."--'Edward A. Marx, Albany, N.Y. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Do Good. Never Sicken.Weaken or Gripe. 10c, 25c, 50c. Never •oM In tmlk. Thege# Bine tablet stamped C C C Guaranteed to nn oi your mow back. 32; ECONOMICAL WIFE. 100 Bushels of Corn to th* Acre. The state board of agriculture ha* sent diplomas to 20 farmers In the state who raised 100 bushels or more of corn to the acre. Pt Is their Inten­ tion to make the awarding of dlplomaa an annual custom. Thoso who received diplomas were: F. T. Block. Sidney: EJdward N. Bohl. Astoria; Roy W. Cross, $!ason City; Compton Bros., Newman; J^B. Doraey, Easton; Henry C. Qarvey, Buffalo; Alexander N. Hall, Jacksonville; D. F. Miller, Belleville; C. W. Murray, Cur- ran; William Mayflelo, Lawndale; F. I). Nunes, Springfield; J. C. Ogden, Newman; David 8. Porter, Lawrence- ville; C. E. Russell, Monmouth; James M. Sowers, Tallula; Thomas J. Shep- ley. Canton; C. H. Schoad, Lawndale; J. A. Williams, Aurora; William J. Warner, Lawrencevllle. Former State Official Dies. John Cors<m Smith, one of the most widely known Masons of the country, died at his home at Chicago, aged seventy-eight years. He had been among the most active members of the Masonic order in the United States for many years; had held many honorary poeitions In the order and was the au­ thor of several volumes dealing with Masonic history. Mr. Smith was born in Philadelphia i and moved to Illinois in 1854. When | the Civil war broke out he enlisted aa j a private In the Seventy-fourth Illinois I volunteer*. He took part In many bat- ) ties, was wounded and before being j mustered Out attained the rank of gen- I eral. ! A widow and three sons and a daughter survive. "Heavens, Marie, I shall be rubied If you buy yourself furs like this!" "Don't be so silly! Can't yoa Me I've put on the white fur rug oat of the drawing-room?" Bo'sun and Sir John Fisher. Admiral Potter told a ne™ on© 8& Sir John Flaher. When Sir John waa at the head of the British admiralty be was most inaccessible. One day an old boatswain appeared. He would not take "no" for an answer. Finally a secretary went Into Sir John's of­ fice, leaving the door ajar. He told the admiral that a sailor demanded an Interview. "Tell him to go to heU," roared Sir John. "Aye, aye, sir," piped the boatswain, who stood In the doorway at a re­ spectful salute; "I know I'll meet yon there, sir, but I want to talk to you now, too." A Settler. Maud--Jack said when he proposed that he could give me only the neces­ saries of life. Ethel--And what did you say? Maud--I told him that one of the necessaries of my life was a husband who could supply me with the lux­ uries. 8he Raved. Mr. Burble--That elocutionist Is some queen, isn't she? Mr. Bored--A raving beauty. New Corporations. The secretary of state has licensed the following new Chicago corpora­ tions to do business: Chicago Aeroplane Manufacturing company; capital stock, $2,500; aero­ planes and accessories; Incorporators, Mark E. Grable, Wlllard D. Hammond and Bruce E. Adams. Chicago Fuse Wire and Manufactur­ ing company; name changed to Chica­ go Fuse Manufacturing company, and capital stock increased from $25,000 to $100,000." Marcus & Klepmerer company; cap­ ital stock, $12,000; merchandise; Incor­ porators, Lee J. Frank, Mary Lee Col­ bert and Charles Goodman. O. E. Desmond; capital stock, $5,000; ! building construction; Incorporators, Thomas B. Langtry, Anna Carnahan and Charles H. Boyce. * Shampay Bros.; capital stock. $2,- 600; cleaning and dyeing; incorpora­ tors, Pascal Shampay. Hasten and Eil\Auml H. Lubeck. * - Wajstnlmann Laboratory; ? oppltal stock, $?D0; laboratory lp«lb<*a£ in- eorpontttir^. WillUuu T. ^ddis Meffofcl and Bel For breakfast ? ? ? ? ? ' ? ? The Happy Keply-- Post T oasties A crisp, daiity bod thai pleases young ana old. Wholesome Economical Convenient Serve witb cream or milk (hot or cold). *The Memory POSIT* CBK&Ai. C4K, !**««