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£:Wv«i ACCIDENTS ARE LESS FREQUENT i ihiiri «n American RatlroadM to Safteir Than E^rer Before. ^ : it **C% <* TMsatMft 40,000 flagmen, switchmen Had line watchmen employed on the rail- M>ads of the United States and the duties which devolve upon them relate primar­ ily to the security of passing trains. The use by them of lanterns at night and flags by day, while desirable in a small way as a measure of protection, especially at crossings, is by no means ao important as the signal lights which are displayed from towers and which are regulated by telegraphic communi­ cation maintained along the line of track. 'Under .the signal rules adopted by the American Railroad association, the ap­ plication of which is general not only throughout the United States, but in Mexico and Canada as well, a red light whenever displayed signifies danger and calls for a stop; a green light cautions and commands "Go slowly;" white in­ dicates safety and commands "Go ahead." A blue flag by day and a blue light by night displayed at one or both ends of an engine, car or train signifies that workmen are engaged on or about it. When thus protected it must not be disturbed. • One effect of the more general use of IBfoiform signals has been the steady re­ duction of the number of facilities on American railroads, the total number of Which is now considerably less than it Was ten years ago, though in the mean­ time railroad travel has increased enor­ mously. The total number of passen­ gers carried on American railroads in a year is not far from 600,000,000, and the number of facilities to passengers leverage leas than one two-thousandth of I per cent While the number of pas­ sengers carried is increasing, the num- . |ier of accidents is diminishing in con- ifbquence pf the fact that while some railroad accidents appear to absolute­ ly unavoidable, serious accidents en­ tailing the wreckage of trains and wholesale disasters are very much less frequent' than formerly. The adoption' and maintenance of a dfcmpleto ay stent of railroad signals entails a considerable expense upon railroad companies, but it is much more than made up by the ad­ vantages attained, which include great­ er security in travel, a high rate of speed for passenger trains, a much diminished danger m track obstruction and a prac­ tical diminution in the number and suc­ cess of suits brought for damages. The work of making travel safe dn Ameri­ can railroads is going ahead even faster than is the work of railroad building, actively resumed since 1897. BatvkerRouts A Robber, tfc. Garrison. Cashier of the bank of i'hornville, Ohio, had been robbed of his health by serious lung trouble until he tried Dr.King's New Discovery for Consumption. Then he wrote: "It is the best medicine-I ever used for a se­ vere cold or a bad case of lung trouble. I always keep a bottle on hand." Don't suffer with Coughs, Colds, or a>iiy Throat, Chest or Lung trouble when you can be cured so easily. Only 50o and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Julia A. Story's Drug Store. Agents on salary of $15.00 per week and expenses; the greatest agent seller ever produced; every stock and poultry raiser buys it on sight. Hustlers w&nt-' ed. Referenca Address, with stamp, American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind. . 32-ly You Have Seen Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised for months, but have you ever tried it? If not, you do not know what an ideal stomach remedy it is. A lQc bottle -<10 doses 10c) will show you its great merits as a cure for constipation, indigestion and sick headache. Regular size, 50c and $1, at Julia A. Story's. MEANING OF THE ODD MARKS. Cabal IK tie Characters in fteady-Marie Shoes are Understood l»j- Hie Man 11 fact ultra. "People often ask me the meaning of the apparently crazy hieroglyphs and figures that are stamped on the inner side of the uppers of ready-made shoes nowadays," said a shoe dealer. "As every shoe manufactory has a secret stamp code of its own, and there is, therefore, no possibility of the general public learning more than that such codes exist, I may as well tell you that the vanity of customers--shall I say, of Women customers particularly ?--iB at the bottom of these queer stamped char­ acters and> figures. You 'd be surprised to know, for instance, how many women there are who imagine that they wear a No. 8 shoe, when in reality the size is a couple of figures larger. A shoe sales­ man who understands Ms business can tell precisely the number of the shoe a woman customer wears at a glance. But, as often as not, a woman whose foot is a No. 5, calls for a couple of sizes/ smaller, and the mysterious stamped hieroglyph scheme was devised for the purpose of encouraging her in the be­ lief that her foot is a couple of siz& smaller than it really measures in shoe leather. " When a woman calls for a No. 8 td fit a No. 5 foot, no salesman of this period who cares for his job is going to tell her that she requires a No. 5. He simply brings out a shoe of the style she wants that he feels confident will fit her com­ fortably and let it go at that. A woman rarely thinks to inquire if the shoe is really of the size she asked for, f<5r fthe takes it for granted that the salesman has given her what she requested. ^But when a woman does ask that question, it is the salesman's business to unblush- ingly reply in t ie affirmative--and I don't think these lifc-le necessary white lies are stored up against men in busi­ ness. The woman customer might ex­ amine the hieroglyphs inside the uppers for a week with a double-refracting telescope without finding out differently, and, even if she had the key to the puzzle, it would only make her feel badly, so what would be the use ? There are tricks in all trades bnt oora."--- Washington Post. ^ ; SPRING GROVE. Warren Pierce is sick at present. * Miss Bee Baurs was a Richmond visi­ tor last week. Miss Dolly Sweet of Irene, 111. visited with relatives here last week. A dance was given last Friday Eve at the large hall. Enough were present to make a pleasant time. Initiation of two members took place at the R. N. meeting Tuesday Evening Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Andrews being the victims. ' " • While filling cans at the factoryj^ton- !ay morning the team driven by Thos. cVarry became frightened and ran away. In an attempt to catch the reins in order to stop them, Thomas recieved severe injuries, his face being badly cut also his hands. A physician was called and his wounds dressed^ An agent of the new R. R. Co. Mfctuaxe -•jHHtrchasing the rtght of way They Makln| Tudodgcn Pay up. To punish a man for nonpayment of a certain tax by forbidding him to entei® a restaurant is a custom in the canton of Berne. Every man in Switzerland must serve in the Swiss army if his be physically capable, and if he be not physically capable he must pay what is called the military exemption tax/ The government says if a man has money to spend for coffee, beer or liquors he must also have money enough with which to pay his debt to the state. The law can­ not prohibit a person from obtaining liquor through the intervention, or help of a friend, but the privilege of dropping into favorite resorts and hobnobbing with friends--a custom which is deter to every Swiss--must be foregone. "Secrets of Success; or, Our Business Boys" by the Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder of the Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor is a book of good and wholesome advice for boys. See the advertisement in another col- The Werner Company, publish- are offering it at a special price, tf. ONLY ONE TR€E IN THE SQW It UXarge Baongh, Howcvir tm faniiih Shade for all. ' , . \ iimn. hatfiU- purchased three acres* of Harry Osmond near Richmond as the route cuts off that amount of the northwest corner of his farm, also forty acres of land of Mr. Smith, and the right of way through Homer Thomas' farm. An Ounce of Preventive Is worth a pound of cure. Try a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and, if properly taken, it will positively pre­ vent rheumatism or any other kindred trouble arising from a torpid condition of the bowels, liver and kidneys. Trial sizes 10c, other sizes 50c and $1.00 of Julia A. Story. & Used in Millions of Homes! Accept no substitute Insist on LION COFFEE, in 1 lb. pkg% These articles mailed FREE in exchange for lion heads cut from front of i lb. LION COFFEE pkgs. Qol4 Collar Button. Mailed free for 5 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. Made of rolled gold and with mother-of-pearl back; suitable alike for ladies and gentle­ men. This shape is haudy and popular. Daisy Neck-Pin. Genuine Hard-Enamel and Gold. For 18 Hon heads and r ~ • 2-cent stamp. The illustration is ODly two-thirds actual size. Color a delicate pink, with jewel setting and gold trimmings. Seat enamel finish, stylish and durable. ••The Lion's Bride." Best Coffee for the Money 1 Try LION COFFEE and you will never use any other. It is absolutely pure Coffee and nothing but Coffee*, riantel Clock. ' Alarm Clock. ' % jft** 1 * By express, prepaid, (or heads and a 2c. stamp. " r -- t i m e - k e e p e r . A STRENGTH, PURITY AND FLAVOR Sent by express, prepaid, for 80 lion heads and • 2-cent stamp. When ordering either clock, please name your nearest Express Office, if there is 110 express office located in your town. Stylish Belt-Buckle. Handsomely gold-plated, with Roman finish, and set with ruby colored jewel in the center. This will be welcomed for "dressed-up" occasions by the ladies who like to wear different colored sashes. The gold-finish goes well with any of them, aiven for 20 lion beads and a 2-cent stamp. Box of Colored Crayons. For 10 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. Fine wax crayons, fifteen different colors, accom- frallied with out-ine pictures for coloring. Each crayon is wrapped w i t'h strong paper, to prevent break- Ladies Apron. Mailed free for 12 Hon heads cut from L4on Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. An unusually fine picture, from the brush of the noted German artist, Gabriel Max. It is founded on Chamisso's poem. "The Lion's Bride." The story is interesting, and we send with each picture a hand­ some folder, containing copy of the poem and telling all about it.. Size, 15x26 inches. «• Dorothy and Her Friends.1 A •'ilk3 4ft A bright, cheery picture. For 8 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. A bright, cheery Kcture, represcnt-g a little gulplay­ ing with her chick­ ens and her rabbits. The predominating colors are rich reds and greens. Size, 14x28 inches. For 10 Won heads and 2-cent gtami> we will mall it tinned, ready for hanging. M a d e o f g o o d quality lawn, with alternate revering and tucks; broad hem at bottom, and is neatly gathered at waist; a very superior and stylish article. Size, 36x40 inches. Given for 20 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Fruit Picture. Size, 16x24 inches. Given (or 8 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. 50-Foot Clothes Line. Given for 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Made of closely braided cotton threads, strong, and will give ibc U-s>t of satisfaction. Child's Drawing Book. A collection of nice outline pictures bound into book form with sheets of tissue paper be- t w e e n t h e leaves. On these tissue pages the c h i l d r e n c a n trace the pictures beneath, thus affording enjoyment, as well as instruction to the hand and eye. These drawing books and the box of crayons go very well together. There are six different kinds, ana each drawing book requites 6 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. RUB MBS Ladies* Scissors. Length. Are inches, suitable for cutting, trimming and general household use. Qlven for 12 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. Razor Naval Box Kite. See it Fly 1 The cele­ brated Ik)X kite now so popular. Thirty inches long and comes safely folded, but can quickly be spread to fly. Every American boy wants one, and older persons also are interested nailed free for 40 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. Qlven for 35 lion heads and c 2-cent Stamp. A flrst-class razor, made of best English steel, and extra hollow-ground. Rubber Dressing Comb. For 10 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Length, 7 inches, full size and weight. Made of genuine India rubber, finely finished. Appropriate for a ladies' dress­ ing-case or for use in the household. Game "India." Similar to "P*r- chesi," which has been played in east­ ern countries since before the dawn of history. The illus­ tration shows plan of the game, with usual counters, dice and dice-cups ac­ companying it. A game which people never tire of playing. Given for 20 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Every time you buy a pound package of LION COFFEE you have bought something else, too. Don't overlook it! You have bought a certain portion of some article to be selected by you from our new Premium Lists! IMPORTANT NOTICE. ABOVE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE LION COFFEE PREMIUMS. Another list will ly appear in this paper I Don't miss it! The grandest list of premiums ever offered I You always know LION COFFEE by the wrapper. It is a sealed pack* age, with the lion's head in front. It is absolutely pure If the package Is unbroken. LION COFFEE is roasted the day it I :aves the factory. 'Wliea writing for premiums send your letter in the same envelope or package with the lion heads. If more than 15 lion heads are sent, yon cm save postage by trimming down the margin. Ask your grocer for largo Illustrated premium list. Address all letter# to the WOOLSON SPICE GO., Toledo, Ohio. ACard. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree Jbo refund the money on a 50 cent bottle " of Green's "Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded, tf Julia A. Story. Great opportunity offered to good reliable men. Salary of $l{Kper week and expenses for man with rig to in­ troduce our Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer in the country. Send stamp, American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind. ^ It Leads, ~ * Wherever it has been introduced, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin leads all other remedies in curing constipation, indi­ gestion and sick headache. It only costs 10c for trial size (10 doses 10c). Large size 50c and $1. Julia A. Story fc liftaift'iv the capital eity df the Bahama islands, they say "the tree^ip the public square," not the trees. Now, the public square of Nassau is quite as large as that of most cities of >the size, but there is only one tree in it, and that> tree literally fills the square and spreads its shade over all the public buildings in the neighborhood. For it is the largest tree in the world at its bas& although it is hardly taller than a thre# story house. It is variously known as a ceiba, or a silk cotton tree, but the people of the low islands of the West Indies call it the hurricane tree. For no matter how hard the wind blows it cannot disturb the mighty buttressed trunk of the ceiba. In the hurricane of last spring all the palms and many of the other trees Nassau were overturned, but the great hurricane tree, although it lost all its leaves, did not lose so much as a branch. Its trunk throws out great curving, wind-like braces, some of them twenty feet wide and nearly as high. Th^e extend into the ground on all sides ana brace the tree against all attack, while the great branches spread a thick shade overhead. In the tropic sunshine of midsummer hundreds, even thousands, of people may gather in the cool of its shadow. No one knows how old the great tree is, but it muft have been growing hundreds, if not thousands, df years. . Never out of Season. There is no time in the year when Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is not a benefit to mankind. It cures constipation and indigestion and cures diarrhoea cat^d by bad condition of the digestive organs. Trial size bottles 10c, also in 50c and $1 size, of Julia A. Story. PHLIP JAEGER \ | General { Commission merchant Stall 1 & 3, Fulton St. | Wholesale Market, Chicago, Illinois. Special attention given to the sale of Dressed Beef, Muttony Hogs, Veal* Poultry, Hides, Etc. Butter and BffS r ^ This is the oldest house on the street Tags and price lists furnished on application. COLD STORAGE mmm& w R WALL PAPER. should be selected Our .v® Spring offering is the most $ perfect and beautiful assortment ever offered the public, yet ":r CHEAPEST IN PRICES. From 3 cts. a roll upwards. Largest and choicest variety and finest sales rooms, in the West. Ask our agent to show you our line of samples. GROTH & KLAPPERICH, 8o-8a Randolph Street, - „ Chicago. Capital Stock of the Four Great Banks of the World, December 31, 1899. ' . BANK OF ENGLAND, BANK OF FRANCE, - - - IilPERIAL BANK OF GERMANY, BANK OF RUSSrA, TOTAL. - - - - Funds held by the Mutual life Insurance Company tor the payment of its Policies, Dcember 31,1899, - - - $86,047,93 i 36.050, oo< - 28,560,00 35,714,92 $176,37**85 $301,844,53 Or, $125,471,682 more than the combined capital of thesi famous banks. The new form of bolicy of The Mutual Life Insuranc Company of New York, Richard A. McCurdy, President provides: First--The SECURITY of $301,844,537 of asseti U . Second--PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. * Third--LIBERAL LOANS TO THE INSURED. Extended term insurance in case of lapse. Automatic paid-up insurance without exchange of policy Liberal surrender values. One month's grace in payment of premiums. For further information apply to K&. C» A. WETZEL, District Manage!,^ Evanston, 111. READ THIS And be assured that "others will notice that well display^ advertisement of your'* gj