The American Citizen

Oldest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country A Money-Saving WELCOME HERE SATURDAY. Temple of ECONOMY VOL 13, NO.14 Oldest and A WEEKLY MEDIUM F A Mone WELCOM SATU Large purchase of Royal Blue Cots in Foulards, a big widow displayed full of them; just think a furlong dress for only yard. All our best 36-inch wide Striped Perceles we will sell to morrow for yard. New styles in Lawns, Dimities and Batistes for this sale, yard, 8 1-3s., 10c., 12 1-2s., 15c., and 20c. 50 pieces of nice clear. Unleashed Muslim, yard wide, for tomorrow's sale all you want yard...5c. Good strong, durable Summer Corsets for to-morrow's sale...23c. Ladies' Rough Straw Sisters, the dip effect and the plain, each...50c. Another case of these broad brim White Straw Sailors, to morrow 25c. Ladies' Trimmed Corset Covers, several styles, including the French style, each...25c. Nice cool 25c Summer Suspenders, a big display of them for to MODERN WOODMEN SUSPENDERS. A good 50c Suspender, with camp numbers 1413 and 2976 for sale here to-morrow, and 35c as long as they last. Temp ECON 524, 526, and 528, KANSAS CITY, RACE NEWS In 1810 there was not a colored lady book keeper to be found in this country. To-day we have about 350. The census lately taken on the Island of Cuba, gives a total population of 1,572,997. Of this number 234,638 are termed Negraes. Mrs. Jennie Lawson, of Washington, D.C. has been selected as one of the delegation of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to attend the International Convention, which meets in Edinburg, Scotland, June 17. Bob Cole, of "A Trip to Coontown fame, has in preparation a new drama, the music and theme of which will be based on the life among the lowly of the South. He hopes to complete the drama in time to put it on the stage next season. The Rev. Wm. H. Heard, pastor of Zion A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa., has been sued for $500 for defaming the character of one of his young parishioners. Rev. Heard has also been relieved of his charge by Bishop Grant. At Jackson, Miss, advices reached here, May Sb., that colored enumerators appointed by census supervisors to take census at Winooa, Green wood and Kosciuski, Miss., will not be permitted to perform their duties on account of race prejudice. The Mobile (Ala.) Light and Railway company are fitting up a park on the Bay Shore for the better class of colored people. A large pavilion is now being erected. The park will be enclosed First class entertainments will be provided during the summer. No charges will be made for the use of the grounds exceeding a small charge for lights. Charles H. Brooks, grand secretary of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, seeks for Liverpool on the 19th, by Cunard teamer company. He goes to represent the American branch in the general meeting at Crewe, England, during whit week. While abroad he will visit Scotland, Ire'and, Wales and all the large cities of England, where he has been invited to address the white Odd Fellows and attend receptions. He will spend two months abroad and will visit the Paris Exposition while in France. The white Americans have carried their color prejudice into such an extent that the Cubans have become disgusted and demand that a stop be put to it. The Cubans know nothing of a color line and do not care to have any. They have accordingly pro ented a petition to Sean Tamayo, Secretary of State, asking that a law be passed prohibiting the descriptive words "colored," "black," or "brown," as applied to Cuban citizens in warrants issued by the Police Courts and forbidding their use in newspaper reports. The petitioners also ask that the newspapers be petitioned not to make reference to the origin of any one. They hold that these distinctions perpetrate rare antagonism—and they keclare, as they have poved their worth, they want to be called only Cuban citizens. The whole truth of the matter is, nearly all of the Cubans are mixed with Negro blood, and being proud of the amalgamation they want the world to know that they do not countenance the besotted American prejudice against color. ```markdown ``` morrow, at ..... 15c One table consisting of assorted lot of Men's Negligee Shirts, some with collars attached and some with 2 colars detached and pair of cuff, every one worth 75c., for this sale to-morrow ..... 50c Men's Genuine B V D Peperel Drawers, made with double seat; wo will sell them for to-morrow's sale, garment ..... 45c Full size, 4 pazel, streng and durable Screen Doors, complete, with all fixtures, to morrow ..... 85c Wabash Hardwood Adjustable Window Screens, 30 inches high, and adjust 37 inches, 50c size, for to morrow's sale ..... 39c Children's Kid Dress Shoes, in lace and button, soft, flexible, hand turned soles and kid tip, coin toes, a 75c. Shoe, for to-morrow ..... 57c Children's Kid Lace Shoes, in black and tan, vici kid stock, hand turned soles, worth 98c., for to morrow's sale..... 75c Little Gents' $1 48 Lace Shoes, fancy golf cut, vamp and long out side back-stay, made like papa's,izes 9½ to 13, to morrow..... $1.15 ole of NOMY, MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSAS. A short time ago Prof. Emerson, president of the Emerson school of Oratory in Boston, in instructing his senior class in oratory, named Boker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, as being the best example of any orator at present living who is able to completely put his audience in sympathy with him and do himself to the condition of the audience. The following week Mr. Washington happened to be in Boston for the purpose of delivering an address before the Massachusetts State Teachers' Association, and Prof. Emerson adjourned the exercises of his senior class in order that the class might have the opportunity of hearing him. Later in the day Mr. Washington delivered an address before the entire College of Oratory, composed of 709 or 800 students from all parts of the country. TOPEKA, KAS. The No P/us Ultra Club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Jerry White, on Buchanan street. Miss Pearl McNeil entertained the Golden Rod Club Friday afternoon at a Thimble party. Those present were Mrs. F. Buckner, L. M. Jaminson, J. B. Abbott, Misses Ida Wright, G. Moody, Lillie Phillips, M. Bonning, Ella Williams, Gertrude Solomon, Eva Phillips, Lena Thompson and M. B. Jordan. A very pleasant time was spent and a delightful repast was served. The club meets this week with Miss Ella Williams. Twelve clubs of St. John A. M. E. church gave a union entertainment on Wednesday evening, at 411 Kansas avenue. The colored republican convention was largely attended. Mrs. N. Keysold was buried from the C. M. e. church Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hannah North continues very ill. Dr. McLemore, of Ft. Scott, F. Buskin, of Argentine, and Hon. Geo. A. Dudley, of Kausa City, Kas., were among the delegates to the colored convention. The Ladies Sewing Circle met Wednesday afternoon con with Mrs. Julia Brown, 710 Jackson street. The Misses Hamilton entertained a few friends Wednesday evening. Quits an enjoyable evening was spent at dif-ferent games. The Topeka Industrial School closed Tuesday. An interesting programme was rendered at 3 o'clock, and in the evening a reception was tendered thup- pupils by Principal and Mrs. Stevens. The Oak Leaf Club met Wednesday afternoon on with Mrs. A. Bigsbee, E 11th street. Mrs. J. J. Clark entertained the Ne Plus Ultra Club Saturday afternoon. The Golden Rod Club met Friday afternoon with iss Gertrude Solomon. The St. John A. . E. Church is pre puring for a special rally June 17. The Topka public schools closed en Friday. Miss Eva P. Hawkins returned Tuesday morning from Oklahoma, where she has been teaching this winter. AMERICAN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1900. THE TWIN CITIES AT THE KAWSMOUTH Mrs. Annie Brown, of 919 Euclid avenue, is quite ill. Mrs. Lulu Collier, of 1609 North 2nd street, who has been on the sick list, is much improved this week. There will be a grand rally at Pleaseant Green Baptist church Sunday. Everybody is invited to attend. The funeral services of Mr. Smiley will be held at Morning Star Baptist church, Armourdale, Kas, Sunday, May 27th Mrs. Lulu Johnson, of Minnesota ave., spent the past week in Omaha, Neb. Mr. Lee Houston, of the Sea Foam Block, left this week for Omaha, Neb. to reside in the future. Ge o., Dudley, our Business Manager, spent several days in Topeka this week. Rev. McNeal is out of the city on busi- ness this week. Prof. A. A. Anderson was a pleasant caller this week. Mr. Lon McAdams, our leading shoe maker of 348 Minnesota avenue, i. on the sick list this week. Mrs. Francis Johnson, of 308 North 2nd. street, is on the sick list. Mr. Orner Harris, who has been in the city for several month, left Sunday morning for Denver City. All the churches of the city are making great preparations for children's day, the second Sunday in June. Mrs. Lulu White and her Sunday School class of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, are preparing for a grand May Pole in this month. me AMERICAN CITIZEN will be located at 417 Minnesota avenue, next week. A birthday surprise party at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Tuesday night. Admission as many cents as you are old. The funeral services of Mrs. Jenrie Drake were held at the C. M. E. church last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kuykendall officiating. Miss Annie Scott, of State avenue, spent the past week in Topeka as the guest of Mrs. A. M. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Johnson, of 400, Oakland avenue, spent Sunday in Sedalia, Mo, with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs. P. Brown, of 1416 North 5th street, has returned home from Sedalia, Mo., after a pleasant visit with friends. Messrs. James A. Gooden and Wm. Slusher are the only colored stone maisons employed on the new Armour Packing Co. office building. Luckily for Brother Ham they will get in the push once in a while. Stringer and Damon Lodgee, of K. Ps.—N. S. E & W., had their annual sermon preached at the St. James A. M. E church last Sabbath, Rev. Kurtkendall delivered the same. The street appearance of this organization, headed by the Metropolitan Band, was to be highly commended. The installation of the offices of Rebecca and Golden Rule Tabernacles were held this week at the Fifth Street Opera House, and were largely attended. The Davis military band furnished music on one occasion. Mr. Samuel North and family, of St. Louis, Me., are in the city and will likely make this their future home. Mrs. Annie M. Bell, of 2019 north Water street, attended the funeral of J. B. R. Jr., last Friday. Mr. W. C. Martin, "our editor" whose face and ever ready hands have been so greatly missed in our office for sometime spent a few leisure hours with us this week and under the guidance of his radiant smiles we present our readers with an improved seven column paper this week. SCHOOLS—TEACHERS The Public Schools have closed and the school marms and school masters are arranging their summer vacation trips. At the last meeting of the School Board the following colored teachers were re-appointed for the next term: Bruce—J. R. Harrison, principal; W. G. Wood Douglass—J. J. Lewis, principal; Tilford Davis, Jr., Mrs. A. V. Watkins, Lucila Graves, Mrs. L. E. Bullett, Lincoln—A. J. Neeley, principal; Mrs. Ella Harrison, Ida J. Generals, Pauline Tallafero, Frances Garmer, Mrs. M. L. Ross, Elizabeth Porter, Georgia Freeman. Stowe, colored—J. J. Bass, principal; Carrie Davis, Mary Porter, Mrs. C. L. Thomas. Paillips-J. J. R. Smith, principal Miss Mary Garner and Mrs. M. C. Younger, teachers this term, but who were married during the closing of the school term, retire. KANSAS. Mrs. Manie Moberly, of Springfield, Mo., is in the city, the guest of G. Boden, hammer. Mrs. Alice Miller, of 1101 Dripp street, has been indisposed for a few days this week. Mr. D. W. Langston, the popular torsorial of E. 8th street, is on the sick list this week. Robt. Crow, of 617 Charlott street, is visiting his grandmother at Marshall, Mo. Mr. Vally Carter, of Omaha, Neb., is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. J. W. Gordon, of 554 Grand avenue. Mr. and Mrs. D. Keet, of Springfield, Mo., re in the city and will likely make this their future home. They are at 629 Charlott street. Cards are out announcing the wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dear, at their home Tuesday, June 12th, from 2 to 3 P. M., 1228 Walnut street. Mr. D. M. Michell, one of our leading barbers at 576 Grand avenue, is on the sck list this week. Mrs. L. Gibson, of 703 Wyandotte st. is in Salina, Kas., on business. Miss Jennie Price, of Lawrence, Kas., is the guest of her sister, Wm. Wm. Johnson, of 703 Wyandotte st., this week. Mrs. Lizzie Tearman, of 1826 Madison street, went to Olathe, Kas., last week, where she will join her husband, and they will probably locate there. Mrs Sallie Parkes, of 1826 Madison avenue, is indisposed this week. Mrs J F. Brown, of 1831 W 9th. st., is spending some time in Parson, Kas, with her mother, Mrs. C. Boninger. Mrs. C. C. Burnett, of 1640 St. Louis avenue who has been sick for two weeks, is improving. Mrs. A C. Scott, one of the nurses of Douglass Hospital, was called to Leavenworth last week to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Clark Mrs. Amanda Richardson, of 1611 Virginia avenue, who went to Richmond, Me., a few weeks ago to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Chas. Richardson, has returned home. Mrs. Alice Parham went up to St. Joseph, Mo., last week, where she will spend a few weeks the guest of Mrs. Crossland. Mrs. P. C. Kirkade, of 1605 Virginia avenue, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is slowly recovering, and also her little son Herran, is much better. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hill, of 805 Charlotte, are indeed a happy couple this week as our representative — wondered at the unusual happiness — found that a bright and bouncing baby boy had arrived. All is well. Misses Leurs, Lucy Beasely and Mr. Lizzie Branch, were in the city the past week, having been called from Chicago by the death of their father, Mr. J. Beasley. The merry lads and lasses are now roaming at will since school closed. Mrs. Hannah Montgomery, of 1408 Vine street, who has been seriously ill, is improving. Rev. W. L. Grant, of Topeka, has been called to fill the vacancy at the First Baptist church caused by the resignation of R.v. J. F. Rich arsdon. AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC. The Home for Orphan and Destitute Children, at 1023 Vine street, has had a reorganization in its management. We find ourselves hampered in those small quarters with high rent, and it is almost impossible to rent a desirable place, so we are making an effort to buy, and we trust you who have felt, and do appreciate God's goodness, whose better natures have not been shrunken and parched by prejudice, will lend us your aid, that it need not longer be said that there is no place for destitute negro children. The present officers are Mrs. Alice Parkam, President; Mrs. Julia Rhoe, Vaca President; Mrs. Florence Crows, Secretary; Mrs. Annie Sykes, Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Cera L. Hopkins, Treasurer. Trustees, Prof. S. I. Lee, Dr. T. C. Unthank, J. A. Crows, Howd and Harris, Henry Harris, Marsball Carter, Samuel Eason, Robt, Parkham and James Long. DONT BE IN THIS CLASS The "pert and frisky" individual who says there is nothing in colored papers is the individual who never subscribes for the colored paper, but conveniently borrows it of his neighbor. He simply says as much, as a bluff or to serve as an excuse for not having enough interest' in his race to make the paper better by his financial support.—A 70-American Ledger. MISSOURI. CITIZEN : DRURY COMPANY IN "CARMEN." In our issue of last week we, in common with the press in general, announced the fact of negroes producing in New York city the opera: "Cameron." "The event is now a matter of history, and from the New York Ages of the 17th, we clip the following: The immense audience and enthusiastic reception of the performers at Lexington Opera House on Monday evening, May 14, at the production of "Carmen" were worthy rewards for the herculean efforts of Mr. Theodore Drury to present grand opera. The audience was both large and representative. Every seat was taken and a member of the fire department was constantly engaged in keeping the crowd from blocking the aisles. There were many present who are prominent in business, professional and social life. Mr. Drury as "Don Jose," acted and sang his part in a manner which verified the most sanguine expectations of his friends and received a constant ovation. Mme. Plato as "Carmen," acted and sang superly, Miss E. DeLyons as "Micela," and Frederick Sheldon as "Morales" and "Escamillo," were excellent in their parts, as were Mrs. M. Randall as "Frasquia." Mrs. T. Fields as "Jercedes," G. W. Taylor, as "Zuniga," Albert De Aney as "Dancair," J. Johnson, as "Remendado." There were dragons, grypsies, smugglers, cigarette girls and street boys in the cast. At the end of the last act the audience became wild with enthusiasm. Hats were tossed in the air and people yelled themselves harsec. Mme. Plato and Mr. Drury received beautiful gifts of flowers. It was a fitting ending to notable occasion. The scenery and costumes were beautiful. Mr. Harry Burleigh conducted the orchestra. The accounts in the daily papers all agree that it was a creditable performance. The Herald said: "It was a remarkable performance, all things considered, and one of which the Afro-Americans of this city may well be proud. "Carmen" has been better sung here and it has also been sung and acted in a manner which fell far below last evening's effort of the Drury Grand Opera Company." DUNBAR'S NEW BOOK Our celebrated poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar, we glean from Book notes, has brought out another book. In the notes is the following: "The Strength of Gideon," by Paul Laurence Dunbar, author of "Folks from Dixie," "Poems of Cabin and Field," "Lyrics of Lowly Life," etc. Published by Dodd, Mead & Co., New York city. About three years ago Paul Laurence bar, a colored man, wrote "Lyrics of Lowly Life," which established his fame as a poet. He next brought out his "Folks from Dixie," which placed him in the front rank of short story writers. He later wrote the novel entitled "The Uncalled," a story of the south and its certain class of people, which contained more pathos and true human nature than any book of its kind. He now briggs forth his second book of short stories entitled "The Strength of Gideon," and while in a measure it covers new ground, it again illustrates his command of humor and patho- in the field of short story writing. They are stories the kind of which appear here for the first time, and show what the life of the slave was before the war. The illustrations by Kemble are as original and amusing as anything he has done THEY SAY. The Piano Recital was a hot tamale. With the June roses amid gentle balmy breeze of spring, comes the wedding bells. The Sea Foam block is still on top. What about the Derby Race—some horses are making such fast time it is impossible to class them. One wedding—and another young couple to follow suit, and you don't really know who it is. What's the matter with the CITIZEN? It still lives. Who said the Plaindealer Kansas City, Kas, correspondent, wasn't a professional wedding attendant. The "pup" undoubtedly has found his collar, for he wears the same old smile on the avenue. Sixth and Minnesota avenue is an awful popular hang out. The "Empire" is a dream of the past. The married belle of the popular block is keeping house, and it's not in the popular are Sea Foam block. They took a car at 6th. and Minnesota avenue and it wasn't a 'hand car' either. The mail man looks like a Rough Rider." A good many mothers in this city know their daughters are out, but seldom know their routes. The best thing we all can do is to watch ourselves and our own homes, then we will not have time to criticise and watch other people. Wire Egg Beaters, 1e. Pint Tin Cups, 3 for 5c. Large Forks, 3c. Large Spoons, 3c. Tin Tea Spoons, 2 for 1c. Bixby's Shoe Polish, 5c. Men's Overalls, either bib or plain, 45c. 53 pair Ladies low Shoes, black or tan, cloth top, flexible soles, $1.75 always, at $1.25 Wild Locust Honey Soap, 10c. Ladies' Vests, 7c. Kings Sewing Thread, 2c. Beauty Pins, 3 for 1c. Round Combs, 3c. Men's Socks, 5c. Trimmed Hats, $1.00 Men's dark color work shirts, any size, well made, 25c. Boys' Kneepants, 15c. 435 Minnesota Avenue. There was quite an interesting little group that stood on the corner till a late hour Tuesday evening talking of "Twenty years ago." Among the many new gifts to a newly married pair the other day was a broom sent to the lady, accompanied with the following teatment. "This trifling gift accept from me; its use I would commend. In sunshine use the brassy party; in storms the other end." WHAT WHITE MEN THINK OF US. It is necessary for the race to understand what Southern white men think of us and what they propose as solution of the race question. The New York Age of Thursday, May 17, contained a full report of the Montgomery conference, filling two pages, including opinions of the New York daily papers, articles by John E. Milhalland, Booker T. Washington, Judson W. Lyons, P. E. S. Pichback and others. Single copies can be obtained by sending 5 cents to The Age, 4 Cedar street, New York. We call the attention of our readers to the "ad" of the Temple of Economy and urge upon them and the public in general to patronize this great firm. It is a part and parcel of our city, and is deserving of the patronage of the citizens. Good goods at lowest prices. THE DEATH OF A RESPECTED CITIZEN. Mr. John Roner, Sr. a well known and respected citizen of Kansas City, Mo., died Tuesday morning at his home, 708 E. 17th street. He has been a resident and familiar personage in our cities since 1869. He has been an employee of numerous banks of the city for years as porter and in his capacity handled many hundreds of dollars. He was born in Fredericksburg, Va., has been a faithful Methodist christian for fifty years, and was the founder of Rone Lodge No 25, Masonic order, under whose auspices the funeral was held from the A: M. E. church 10th and Caulette last Friday afternoon, it was the largest held in the city for sometime. The deceased left a widow, three daughters and one son. The bereaved little family our deepest sympathy. MADAME L.E. CUNNINGHAM FIRST PIANO RECITAL Madame Lulu E. Cunningham, the well known pianist, whose fame has been heralded throughout the state, and even beyond the rockies, as one of the most accomplished artists along her line the west has yet produced, favored the citizens of this city with her first Piano Recital Thursday evening in the Auditorium of the Saint James A. M. E. church. It was a rare treat and a new feature in colored musical circles of this city, and the large audience representing the best and highest cultured colored citizens of our metropolis were highly appreciative of her ability. The programme which was quite lengthy, consisted of the highest class of music from Verdi, Chopin, Liszt, and others equally as celebrated for their creation of high class music. She was ably assisted by Mr. A. K. Lawrence, Clarionetist, Mr. F. K. Douglass, the celebrated Tenor Solist. Madam F. D. Gleed and Francis Calloway. We are proud to know that notwithstanding the weakness of the negro for "Bagtime" music—the trend of the intelligent class is upward to something higher. Each and every one who took part in this programme acquitted themselves in a manner that indeed marks a new era in the musical world of the negro. Those who were not present at this first piano recital of Madame Cunningham should avail themselves of the next opportunity to hear her. The proceeds of this Recital were donated to the church. Bennett and Company, the sign of the big sun flower, is one of the substantial business establishments that deserves also the patronage of our citizens their add appears in this issue and for bargains call on them. Mr. John Butler, of the West End, had the index finger of his right hand nearly cut off at the U. P. freight depot Thursday. PRICE TWO CENTS the Country MES OF OUR READERS. ese Prices. Wild Locust Honey Soap, 10c. Ladies' Vests, 7c. Kings Sewing Thread, 2c. Beauty Pins, 3 for 1c. Round Combs, 3c. Men's Socks, 5c. Trimmed Hats, $1.00 Men's dark color work shirts, any size, well made, 25c. Boys' Kneepants, 15c. to Buy a Hat see T & CO. KANSAS CITY, KS. THE NEGRO IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY RELIGION. BY REV. WILLIAM D. JOHNSON, D. D. ATHENS G. A. The solution of the Negro problem will come with the development of the Christian religion. Justice Brewer, of the United States Supreme court, says: "The twentieth century will probably see great changes for the better along religious lines." "First the blade, then the ear, after that the full cern in the ear," were the words spoken by Christ to indicate the progress of his own world religion. The expensive power of Christianity is expressed by supreme love to God and unselfish love to man. And every one who receives this doctrine is compelled to live over again the life that was in Jesus. He works in and through us all and is constantly proclaiming: "Behold, I make all things new." We are always throwing off something of the old life and taking on something better. Hence, what is lawful to be done at one time, at another time may be sunful. There is no limit to the progress of the gospel. Its blessed and wonderful effects are felt and seen to-day in every department of human activity. As Paul expresses it. "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but might through God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." So far, the church is responsible for all that has been done toward the solution of the so-called race problem, and to her we must look for their satisfactory adjustment. The key to this work is given by St. Paul when he says: "There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." White slavery existed in the American colonies until the question was raised whether it was proper to hold a fellow Christian in bondage. Just then the introduction of heathen negroes for slaves relieved the situation, and no idea of their freedom was started until some of them professed religion. This agitation was kept up in the churches till it was finally settled by the famous proclamation of emancipation by Abraham Lincoln. Bishop B. W. Arnett, D.D.,LL.D., statistician of the Methodist Ecumenical Conference, recently gave out some figures of his own denomination prepared for the Paris Exposition. He says: "In 1794 there was but one African M. E. Church. It was in Philadelphia. Now we have 5,200 churches, 663,000 members, $9,000,000 worth of church property and forty institutions for higher education." The African M. E. Zion Church comes second with 1,802 churees, 528,406 communicants, five schools of high grade and twenty minor schools. Equally as good a showing might be made of the work being done by Negro Baptists, Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Episcopalans and Roman Catholics. The American Negroes now have 1,200,000 happy homes, while taxable property is $365,000,000. There are 28,000 common schools, 20,000 colored school teachers, and 1,2,000 colored school children, besides 160 college and universities attended by 4,100 students. Hundreds of colored lawyers, doctors and business men of good standing can be counted, and the race is publishing 500 newspapers and magazines. The Afri an M E. Church is now making an effort to raise $600,000 as a twentieth century fund for missiona and education, while similar efforts have been started by other Negro denominations. When it is considered that these achievements have been accomplished by Negroes almost entirely within the last third of the nineteenth century, and remembering also that the Negro is nothing if he is not religious, it is easy to imagine the splendid results which must come to that race variety from the evolutions in the twentieth century religion. -Ex. (Old Favorite Series) IAT the time of the second burial of Napoleon the following poem appeared in the Maple Leaf, a Canadian publication ever since, and can be found in many collections of poetry credited to an anonymous writer. It was written by Sir John H. Morgan, Chief Justice of the Province of Ontario, then a young lawyer in Toronto. Cold and brilliant streams the sunlight on the wintry banks of Seine. Gloriously the sky rears her pride of tower and fane— Solemily with deep voice pealeh, Notre Dame, thine ancient chine. Minute-gins the death-bell answer in the same deep, measured time. On the unwonted stillness gather sounds of an advancing host, As the rising tempest chafeth on St. Helen's far-off coast: Nearby tolls a mighty pasent—clearer swells than the storm strain. The barrier arch of Neulliy pours the giant burial train. Dark with eagles is the sunlight—darkly on the sky of air. Flap the folds of faded standards, eloquently mourning there— 'Oer the pomp of glittering thousands, like a battle-phantom fits. Tatter'd of jena, Friedland, Arcola and Austerlitz. Eagle-crowned and garland-circled, slowly moves the stately car, 'Mid the sea of plumes and horsemen—all the burial pomp of war— Ridgeline a wren charger his followed his dead master's bier. Long since battle-trumpet roused him—he but lived to follow here. From his graves, 'mild ocean's dirges, moaning army and sparkling foam. Lo, the Imperial Dead returneth; lo, the Hero-dust comes home! He hath left the Atlantic island, lonely vale and willow tree, 'Neath the Invalides to slumber, 'mild the Gallic chivalry. Glorious tomb o'er glorious sleepers! gallant fellowship to share— Paladin and Peer and Marshal—France, the noblest dust is there! Name that laint thy battle annals—names that marched the heart of earth! Stars in crimson War's horizon—synonyms for martial worth! Room within that shrieve of heroes! place, pale spectres of the past. Homage yield, ye battle phantoms! Lo, your mightiest comes at last! Was his course the Woe out-thundered from prophetic trumpet's lips? Was his the ghostly horseman shadowed in the Apocalypse? Gray-haired soldiers gather round him, relics of an age of war. Followers of the Victor-Eagle, when his warriors panted in the death strife on Rodrigo's bloody ridge. Hearts that skicked at the death-shriek from the Russian's shattered bridge; Men who heard the immortal war-cry of the wild Egyptian fight— "Forty centuries o'erlook us from yon Pyramid's gray height!" They who heard the moans of Jaffa, and the breach of Ackre knew. They who panted in the death strife on Rodrigo's bloody ridge. Hearts that skicked at the death-shriek from the Russian's shattered bridge; Men who heard the immortal war-cry of the wild Egyptian fight— "Forty centuries o'erlook us from yon Pyramid's gray height!" They who heard the moans of Jaffa, and the breach of Ackre knew. They who panted in the death strife on Rodrigo's bloody ridge. Hearts that skicked at the death-shriek from the Russian's shattered bridge; But the last high rite is paid him, and the last deep knell is rung— And the cannon's iron volces have their olderuder sung— ,'mild banners' shrieving, silent gloom and mouldering state. Shall the Trampler of the world upon the Judgment-trumpet wait. Tet his ancient foes had given him nobler monumental pike. Where the everlapping dirges moaned around the burial isle— Pyramid upheaved by Ocean in his lone- For the War-King thunder stricken from his fiery battle-carl. THE DOCTOR'S LOYALTY. Philip Penrose and John Carleton had been chums since boyhood. Ever since that memorable day at an early stage of their school life, when John Carleton had fought and vanquished the bully of the class for his cowardly assault on the "new boy," Phil Penrose, the two had been the stanchest of friends, albeit they were quite unlike in temperament and disposition. Philip was quiet, studious, reserved and somewhat delicate, while John was big, athletic, impulsive, and, although naturally bright, impatient of study. Each found in the other some quality to admire and emulate. Both youths fitted for Harvard, and were loyal chums throughout their university course. That finished, however, their paths in life separated. Philip studied medicine and became a successful practitioner in his native New England town. John adopted a business career, connecting himself with a Chicago firm of which his uncle was a member. But their friendship did not end with their separation. They corresponded regularly, keeping each other in touch with their affairs. John fell in love with the "dearest girl in the world," and married her, but Philip, who for some reason had always disliked and avoided women, remained a bachelor—the despair alike of maneuvering mammas and scheming spinsters. About two years after John's marriage Philip was stunned at receiving a letter from his friend, apprising him of the fact that his wife had left him for no other reason than that they had quarreled, and that John, in a moment of temper, had said something for which he was afterwards sorry. The shock to Philip was all the greater for the reason that, up to that moment, he had believed John's marriage to be as ideally happy as any marriage could possibly be, and the news had the effect of deepening his constitutional dislike and distrust for women. It was about six months after learning of John's marital misfortunes that Dr. Philip Penrose called one day to attend a patient on a neighboring street. It proved to be a young widow named Mrs. Felton, residing with her mother, and evidently a newcomer to the neighborhood. He saw that she was seriously ill, and showed marked symptoms of pneumonia, and also that she was laboring under strong nervous excitement. It was needless to say that Dr. Penrose treated her to the best of his professional skill, and with such success that by the next day there was a marked improvement in her condition. He found his new patient and her mother to be extremely reticent about their affairs, yet during his attendance on the former he learned that she formerly lived in a Western city; that her husband had died recently. leaving her in straightened circumstances, and that she had come East in the hope of obtaining employment as a teacher or governess. He decided, however, that her illness was agravated by some serious mental trouble, of the nature of which he was ignorant. It is possible that Mrs. Felton's recovery was less rapid and less complete than it should have been, all things considered; at all events, Philip continued to call on her long after one would have supposed there was any need of his professional services. Perhaps it was because the doctor was but a man after all, and therefore could not be blind to the fact that his mysterious patient was a handsome young woman with a peculiar charm of manner; yet greater beauties than Mrs. Felton had smiled upon him without ever quickening his pulse. Perhaps it was the appealing sadness in her large dark eyes that attracted him; perhaps it was the unwavering reserve and dignity of her manners and the fact that there was not a trace of coquetry about her, for the doctor had a horror of coquetry, and until recently had believed it to be a dominant feminine trait. The upshot of the matter was that Dr. Philip Penrose, without having any certain knowledge of Mrs. Felton's past life, asked her to be his wife, and was firmly refused. Pressed for a reason, she answered that she did not love him. To which he calmly replied that as she was the only woman he ever would or could love, he intended to win her affection, and was willing to wait years, if need be, to attain that result. Philip's determined attitude forced a more explicit reply from Mrs. Felton, and she finally admitted that there was an insurmountable obstacle to their union in that her husband was not dead but living! Quivering like a deer under the blow Philip began involuntarily piecing together in his mind certain ideas, the chief of which was that Felton had been the maiden name of John's wife and on a sudden the awful truth flashed upon him. "John Carleton—he is your husband?" he said huskily. For answer she burst into uncontrollable weeping. When a little calmer she told her story; of how John had begun to entertain an unreasonable jealousy of her; of how they had quarreled, and that he had said words to her that her pride could not brook, and of how, in a moment of madness, she had gone away, determined never to live with him again; of her subsequent repentance of her rash act, and of how pride and shame had kept her from returning to him. Whatever may have been the state of Philip Penrose's mind that night A as he sat in his study, his pen never faltered in the message he was writing to John Carleton. The answer that came by return post was to the effect that John Carleton utterly repudiated his wife; he never would forgive her desertion of him and was about to seek a divorce. And so there came to Philip Penrose the greatest temptation of his life. All through the long, weary night he wrestled with it, and when morning came it found him aged and worn, but with a grim, determined look on his face. Into the letter that was to plead for the honor and happiness of the two beings he loved best on earth he threw all the eloquence and passion of which he was capable. With what magical power he wrote may be judged by the reply: "Dear Old Boy:—You have conquered. You have shown me plainly wherein I was wrong and the way to happiness again. I long to clasp my wife in my arms. God bless you, Philin." And Philip? Well, he is one of the ablest physicians of the day and has amassed a fortune. His hair and shaggy beard are quite gray now, and he is still a bachelor. But, standing on his desk in a heart-shaped frame, there is a picture of a young girl, whose dark eyes bear a resemblance to those of John's wife. It may be that it is while gazing abstractly at the counterfeit presentment of Miss Carleton's girlish beauty, and sometimes pressing it fondly to his lips, that he finds inspiration for the brilliant and learned treatises with which he challenges the admiration of the medical and scientific world.—Boston Post. One of Artemus Word's Stories Artemus Ward used to tell of a lecture experience which he had in a little place in the far west. There was a blizzard on the night when he held forth and consequently the audience was small. "After my lecture," said Artemus, "I ventured to suggest to the chairman of the committee that the elements having been against me that evening I might repeat my talk later on in the season. After conferring with his fellow commiteemen, the chairman came back and said to me: 'We haven't any objection at all to your repeating your lecture, but the feeling is that you had better repeat it in some other town.'" Both Wished the Same. "I wish now," shrieked the angry young wife—"I wish now you had married Edith Maecmahon instead of me! That's what I wish!" "I would have married her, only she wouldn't have me, and you would!"—Stray Stories. Real Hardships Dolly—What an awful, awful time the pioneers must have had!" Polly —"Yes. Just think, the poor things didn't have chafing dishes!" EXPANSION MAP OF THE UNITED STATES MINERS MAKE ISSUE. SHAMEFUL CONDUCT OF DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS. Representatives Lentz and Sulzer Want a Flank in the Kansas Platform Condemnatory of Law and Order in the State of Idaho. Gongressmen Lentz and Sulzer have terminated their most remarkable conduct of an inquiry that ever be-mirrled a United States congress. They heaped personal abuse on Republican members of the committee as well as on the opposing attorneys and witnesses. They hesitated not to draw the most offensive inferences. They hesitated not to charge men with the most sordid motives. They hesitated not to indulge in personal threats. Fortunately for them they were not taken with great seriousness. Only once were they really brought to with a short turn. Chairman Hull had been goaded almost beyond human endurance. Livid with anger he shook his fist under the nose of Lentz, whose roving eye avoided him. "You have gone as far as for me as you dare," he cried. Lentz went no further. He might bully, but his physical courage must not be put to too severe a test. The very first witness, Governor Steunenberg of Idaho, a Democrat, who opposed them, took from beneath them the very ground of argument upon which they had stood. Governor Steunenberg assumed full responsibility for all that was subject of complaint. He and Auditor Sinclair, his deputy in Shoshone county after the riots, after mortal law has been declared, announced that what was done they did, or ordered done, because they deemed it necessary for the protection of life and property. Lentz and Sulzer were in the very paroxysm of transcendent joy. They had nalled them to the cross at last. "Are you the state, like Louis XIV." Lentz asked, in great glee, arguing solemnly that the question was a proper one. Then came the explosion which deadened their ebullitions. "What are your politics?" was the indiscreet question put to Governor Steunenberg. "I am a Democrat," he said. "I voted for Bryan in 1896. I hope to vote for him again in 1900." It was a sad blow. It was absolutely disheartening. And another disagreeable feature of it is that Governor Steunenberg had so much confidence in the righteousness of the course which he pursued that he is willing to let the people judge him by becoming a candidate for the United States senate. Isn't it terrible? But another, sadder blow, awaited the conspirators. Auditor Sinclair took the stand. Attorney Robertson, who appeared for the "miners," he said, had successfully browweaten the witness. He put an insulting question to him. "Do you make that as a statement?" Sinclair asked. "I do." Robertson replied pompously. "It is a lie," was the little bantam's response. This was Robertson's chance. He weighs over 200 pounds. Sinclair is heavy at 150. So Robertson displayed his personal bravery by making a fierce physical attack on the witness, who had not the slightest intention of making Robertson responsible for the lie. He was dragged off before he had the opportunity to do him much damage, beyond a disarrangement of his toilet. Sinclair never whimpered. He just went on as though nothing had happened, while Robertson continued to nervously ply him with questions. "Your politics?" a Republican member finally inquired, mindful of the surprise that was sprung in response to that question by Governor Steuenberg. "I am a Democrat," was the clear answer. He had voted for Bryan. Would vote for him again. And, horror of horrors, his preference for the vice presidency was Sulzer, Sulzer, the Bowery statesman, who before that could scarcely refrain from throwing inkstands at the witness, but whose manner now underwent a sudden change. He truly began to imbibe a lingering affection for Sinclair. Sulzer and Lentz want the Democrats at Kansas City to adopt a plank in the platform condemning the calling out of the United States soldiers to suppress the riots. It is no Republican's business. Let them do it if they desire. But Governor Steenberg has declared that he will head the Bryan delegation from Idaho to the Kansas City convention. He will naturally oppose any action that will personally discredit him. If the subject is forced upon the convention it will cause a row of no mean dimensions. It may result in a bolt. All of which is no Republican's funeral. It is only the outcome of the attempt of Lentz and Sulzer to play politics. They wanted new issues. They have them. Let them make the most and the best of them. Hoist by their own petard. A LESSON TO MINERS. Increased Output and Employment in Wyoming's Coal Fields. Wyoming is not generally regarded as being much of a coal producer, yet there were only ten states in which more coal was mined last year. The output of Wyoming coal has been as follows during the last decade: Year— Tona. Value. 1890 1,870,366 $3,183,669 1891 2,327,841 3,555,275 1892 2,503,839 3,168,776 1893 2,439,311 3,290,904 1894 2,417,463 3,170,392 1895 2,246,911 2,777,901 1896 *2,233,184 2,918,225 1897 2,597,886 3,136,694 1898 2,863,812 3,664,190 1899 4,547,733 4,690,163 Moderate as is Wyoming's production of coal, it is ample to serve as an object lesson to the 3,500 miners in that state. They can see that there was an increasing demand for Wyoming coal in the year 1890-92 under the Republican administration of President Harrison, with a consequent better employment of labor. They can also see that the output of coal from Wyoming's mines decreased during the Democratic administration of President Cleveland, when the miners were only working from 184 to 190 days in the year. But there were more men at work, and they were working more days, 242 days in 1898, under the Republican administration of President McKinley. Then the output of the Wyoming coal mines increased to 4,547,733 tons last year. Miners will do well to think over these facts. Next November they will have to vote either for activity in the mines, with work nearly all the year through, or for partial idleness, with work only for half a year. Republican prosperity has reached the Western mines, and it will stay there if we again elect a Republican president this year, and Republican representatives in congress to support him. What Foreign Trade Means. The export trade balance in favor of the United States during the first three years of President McKinley's administration amounted to $1,483,000,000. More than one-half of that sum represents what was paid for labor in manufacturing these exports, for which the rest of the world paid. In other words the Republican policy has obliged the world, in the last three years, to pay at least $740,000,000 to American labor, which would employ 740,000 men for one year at a salary of $1,000 per year. This is one reason why work is plenty, wages good, and the home consumption of American products has largely increased. Colorado's Prosperity. The Denver Times has turned from the party of calamity and is engaged in properly placing the responsibility for the prosperity which obtains in Colorado. It will not be at all strange if the electoral vote of the Centennial state is found in the McKinley column in November. The Negro Vote The Virginia Democrats have decided to go about the elimination of the negro vote in a systematic manner. The party that seeks to make capital out of the "government without the consent of the governed" cry is getting together beautifully. Some Prime Material The Hon. David B. Hill and the Hon. John P. Aligeld are to have a conference. Here is prime material for a political ghost dance. Making a Dash. The Hon. George Fred Williams has mobilized his adjectives and is prepared to make a dash for the vice-presidency. PORTO BICAN PAPER Gives Its Views of Our Currency Under Gold Standard. The following article is from the "Correspondencia de Puerto Rico" of April 26, 1900. It is interesting in that it shows how our new wards sum up the political differences between the two great parties on the money question: The fiscal campaign of the Democrats, or better said of Mr. Bryan, for an enlarged metallic circulation, has passed to the category of settled questions. It is a dead letter in view of the statistics that have just been published. There is now circulated in the United States more gold, more silver and more paper money than in any epoch in the history of the Union. For the first time the per capita wealth has reached $26.12, and for the first time in the history of the country there is in circulation the sum of $2,000,000,000. During the last five years the sum of money in circulation on the 1st day of April has been as follows: April 1, 1896.....$1,528,629,463 April 1, 1897.....1,669,000,645 April 1, 1898.....1,756,058,645 April 1, 1899.....1,927,846,942 April 1, 1900.....2,021,274,506 This demonstrates that during the four years during which the administration has been in the hands of Mr. McKinley, the circulating medium of the United States has increased $492,645,043, which is 23 per cent. The increase of the circulation of gold has also been enormous. On April 1, 1900, there were $785,845,549 in gold coin and gold certificates, while in 1896, at the beginning of the McKinley administration, this same circulation was only $489,151,505, making an increase of 60 per cent in the four years. The language of figures is most eloquent, and there is no remedy except to bow to the force of their arguments. FOREIGN SHIP OWNERS Working Hard to Kill American Shipping Bill in Congress The foreign shipping interests, and their free trade mercenaries, who are fighting the shipping bill, have endeavored to unite the Democrats in congress in opposition to the bill and in advocacy of free ships. This scheme has been neatly nipped in the bud by a number of patriotic Democrats who are members of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and who have united upon a report on the shipping bill in which a few not unacceptable amendments to it are proposed, and in which report subsidies are declared to be the only practicable means with which to revive our merchant marine. This Democratic minority report contains the emphatic declaration that free ships are impracticable and unworthy of consideration, as being a policy that the Democrats themselves refused to adopt when they had a chance, and which they never would adopt. Besides the report says it is well known that Republicans would never consent to such legislation, as it would be ruinous to American shipyards. Thus defeated and checkmated, the humiliation and embarrassment of the foreign shipping lobby and its free trade friends must be acute. This Democratic minority report declares that the shipping question is a national and not a partisan one. Here, at least, these Democrats align themselves with progressive and patriotic Republicans to the discomfiture and defeat of the foreigners and their American free trade allies. "Perfdy and Dishonor." The Hon. William L. Wilson, author of the tariff measure that extinguished the fires in the American mills, is predicting Democratic success this year. The country has a very fair idea of the value of Mr. Wilson's predictions. Michigan Is Steadfas. Notwithstanding the efforts of Mr. Pingree to the contrary the Michigan Republicans are harmonious and in line with the National administration. Michigan has no reason for reversing its verdict of 1896. No Calamity Period Never before in the history of the United States has there been such a demand for watches of all kinds. When a nation is in a watch-buying mood it has no time to devote to calamity oratory. MISSOURI REPUBLICANS. MISSOURI REPUBLICANS. Platform Adopted in State Convention at Kansas City, May 16, 1990. The Republicans of Missouri in convention assembled call attention, with pride, to the fact that the policies presented by the Republican party in its platform of 1895 have been fully vindicated and its promises all redeemed. We rejoice that we are citizens of a great and powerful nation whose achievements in peace and glorious victories in war are without a parable. We indorse the progressive administration of William McKinley for the blessings it has bestowed upon the American people in establishing the highest prosperity the country has ever known. We remedy for hard times suggested in 1896, to debase the currency, in the light of our present conditions would have involved the country in lasting disgrace, and have proved disastrous to its industrial interests had that remedy been adopted. We insist that no issue can be paramount to the maintenance of the public credit and the stability of the money for which all labor and products are sold. So long as a political party stands committed to the overthrow of the existing monetary system we call on all conservative men to act with us in keeping that party The steady employment of the people in honorable pursuits is the contentment of the people. The greatest benefaction to the man is the opportunity for remunerative labor. Our best hope is to increase the number in the domination of the world's market by American agricultural and mechanical products. Low interest rates are potent factors in the extension of American commerce and industry at home and abroad. The wise financial leaders of the country have shown that these results. We therefore congratulate the American people in that the Republican party has kept its benefcient pledge for the maintenance of the gold standard; the standard of the commonwealth; the standard of money, without contradiction, by comprehensive, courageous legislation. The Republican party has always stood, and now stands, for money laws that secure safety and benefit to all our people alike, without preference of the rich over the poor, and lower the rates of interest throughout the country. And to this end we favor wise legislation for the improvement of our currency, for the benefit of our producers, the laborer, the farmer and the manufacture, and for the endurance of the promotion of the general commerce of our people. Self-Government for Colonies. We favor the extension of self-government to all the people that have lately come under the protection of this country as rapidly as they demonstrate their ability to exercise it. We demand that all the people who trust to be exercised with an eye single to their instruction, development and prosperity. We are unalterably opposed to all trusts and combinations in restraint of trade or having for competition in the remotest degree stifling of competition in the most important both national and state, as will effectively protect the public from these evils. And if such legislation can not be had under present constitutional powers, we demand such amendments to the Constitution of the United States as will suppress such combinations. We favor the immediate enactment of such legislation by congress as shall make the seas give evidence that American built, American owned, and American manned ships or carrying vessels. We heartily indorse the movement to fittily commemorate, by an international fair, to be held at St. Louis in 1903, the centennial of the purchase of the Louisiana territory, of which this state formed the most important part. We heartily indorse the legislation in both houses of Congress for their united and uniting efforts in aiding the securing of adequate legislation for this celebration. We condemn the twelve Democratic congressmen to abstain from bill providing for the building of the Nicaraguan canal, and we heartily indorse the course of our Republican members, in supporting said measure, whereby great foreign trade opportunities to the agricultural classes of the Mississippi valley. State Administration Condemned. We denounce the present state administration for the disbursement of the public funds in utter disregard of constitutional provisions, the state revenue and sinking funds, and charge money repeatedly thereof the taxpayers of the state lose and receive nearly thousands upon thousands of dollars. We denounce the Democratic organization of Missouri for its many offences against the principle of equal protection of the enactment of vicious elections and polled laws, devised to enable the governor to control the elections in our cities and state; and we pledge ourselves to the repeal of all such and to enactment of impartial and effective legislation driving to them the largest measure of home rule. We denounce the system of contract convict labor maintained in this state through which a few persons are enriched and honest labor is forbidden. We denounce the Democrats for their failure to enact timely and effective laws for the regulation of building and loan associations, that we save the loss of millions of savings invested in the construction industry, to deplore the legislation which inflicts on our citizens frequent and costly changes in school text books, and we favor such laws as will give to the public a proper series of text books at the lowest price. We favor such legislation as will give us good public roads, and demand the repeal of the makeshift laws enacted by the last Democratic legislature. We declare that the Republican party stands pledged to the enactment of such equitable revenue statutes as will equally distribute the burdens of taxation upon all classes of property, duration upon all persons, duplicity of the Democratic party of the state of Missouri in representing to the people that they favor the taxation of public franchises while the Democratic party proves the dishonesty of their representatives. Mr. Akins Commended. We recommend the passage of the following resolutions: That we point with pride to the splendid work in the direction of fully and comprehensively organizing the Republicans of Missouri under the direction of the present state committee and its energetic chairman, Hon. Thomas J. Aikens. Resolved that we express our hearty approval of the acts and administration of our distinguished member of the national committee, Dr. Kereena and declare it to be our desire that we work with the member of the national Republican committee and the delegates elected by this convention to the Republican national convention are hereby appointed to serve for member of the national committee from the state. That the Republicans of Missouri fully appreciate the honor shown them by the President's solicitation of the Hon. E. A. Hitchcock as one of his cabinets advisers, and that he has conducted security and fidelity with which he has conducted the affairs of the department of the interior. We give our readers an unusual amount of practical farm news in this issue. Ring in Lore and Witchcraft Ring in Love and Witchcraft. The ring has figured not only in domestic concerns—in affairs of love and witchcraft—but in church and state. The Greeks of ancient days elevated the ring from a mere bauble to a sentimental distinction, and ever since that time the ring has assumed a significance accorded to no other article of personal adornment. By them it was regarded as a type of eternity and became the emblem of stability and affection. marriage Performed Free In a fashionable church on Fifth avenue, New York, marriages are performed free if desired, and an announcement is made to that effect. "If a clerk comes here to be married," says the pastor, "and insists on having an organ wedding march it means $25; if he wants the choir it means more; if he wants flowers, ribbons and special ushers it means a great deal more. But if he comes here and says, 'want to get married,' and dispenses with all these things it costs him nothing." Is not the question, but, how much you digest, because food does good only when it is digested and assimilated, taken up by the blood and made into muscle, nerve, bone and tissue. Hood's Sarsaparilla restores to the stomach its powers of digestion. Then appetite is natural and healthy. Then dyspepsia is gone, and strength, elasticity and endurance return. **Stomach Trouble—"My mother had a very bad stomach trouble.** She weighed only 111 pounds. After taking four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla she weighed 138 pounds. Her stomach grip and one bottle got her up." *Mary McCoy*, 225 Lafayette Ave., Lebanon Serap Iron Again Valuable In old times any sort of scrap iron was of value; a broken-down stove, or an old iron pot, or anything whatever of iron could be sold to the junk dealer. A boy who came into possession of anything of that sort knew that he had something that could be disposed of for money. Then, with cheaper iron, came a time when all such things had no market value whatever. Rusty stove pipe, old iron hoops, old grate-bars and galvanized pipe were thrown on the rubbish heap. But with the present prices of iron all these things have a value. "Anything with iron in it is worth something, nowadays," a wholesale dealer said. SEE TO THE WALLS A Danger in Schoolrooms and How to Prevent It Owing to the gathering of so many different classes of persons therein, the interior walls of churches, schoolhouses, hospitals, etc., are apt to become repositories of disease germs unless preventive measures are taken. These walls should always be coated with a clean and pure cement, such as plaster, which is disinfectant in its nature and more convenient to renew and retint than any other wall coating. The first is the greater than for inferior work, while renewals are more easily and cheaply made. Costly Yacht a Failure The new yatch built for Queen Victoria in the government dockyards, at cost of about $2,500,000, will probably never be used by her majesty. The yacht's instability, so palpably demonstrated at the time of her unacknowledgment, has caused the queen to take a strong dislike to the vessel and the alterations necessary so materially reduced her comfort and convenience that it is believed they will render the vessel 'unsuitable for the purpose originally intended. The probability is that the yacht will ultimately be renamed the Enchantress and converted into a dispatch vessel for the use of the admiralty. FERTILE COLORADO The Denver & Rio Grande railroad has just published a second edition of "THE FERTILE LANDS OF COLORADO," which gives a concise description of the vast area of agricultural, horticultural and grazing lands located on its line in the state of Colorado and the Territory of New Mexico, and full information as to the stock interests, the sugar beet industry and farming by irrigation. It is a truthful representation of the numerous and wonderful products of the soil in that portion of the country and is of especial interest to all who are interested in agriculture or kindred pursuits. Copies of this book will be sent free on application to S. K. Hooper, G.P.A., D. & R. G. R. R., Denver, Colo, or any official of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. Great Volunteer Movement The Bank of the Netherlands, the Bank of Belgium, the Bank of Italy, the Bank of Austria-Hungary and the Imperial Bank of Russia all hold less gold than they held a year ago. 75 PER CENT OFF Farm News, one of America's best live stock and farm journals, price 50 cents a year, has adopted a new and original plan to get into new homes by making an unusually low price on certain Bargain Days. The best offer yet is to send it two years to all whomit 25 cents to Farm News, Springfield, Ohio on June 1, next Bargain Day. The more worthless a man is the longer he seems to live. Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. D. W. McIver, Tuskegee, Ala. wrote: Our child's bowels were passing off pure blood and all perceptions failed to relieve her, until we tried TEETHINA (Teething Powders), and she is now doing well. The optimist enjoys life whether he does or not. The joys of yesterday are dead and those of tomorrow are not yet born. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM is the favorite for dressing the hair and renewing its life and color. HINDERCOURNS, the best cure for corn. Notes. Life's sincerest pleasure is found in doing your duty and doing it good. $20.00 A WEEK AND EXPENSES to agents selling our household goods. Sell on sight. Write C. H. Marshall & Co., Chicago. Vells are always sold at their face value. When you buy bluing, ask for Red Cross Ball Blue. Large package 5c. A scrap of intelligence—a literary debate. The Test of Merit Tom—"Of the two, Scribler is undoubtedly the more clever poet." Dick "What? You've admitted yourself that Tension was really inspired, while Scribler's stuff was rot." Tom—I know—but Scribler sells his stuff."-Philadelphia Press. Chalk Gets Free: Miss Gabby I think Cholly Softleigh is just horrid. Miss Port-What has he done? Miss Gabby -He asked me to marry him, and when I said "Yes" he grinned and cried "April fool"-Baltimore American. Ae How are the children this spring? Com- e = plaining a good deal of headache, can’t j study as well as ysucl, easily fall asleep, TL 4) d are tired all the time? And WN. and are CA = Sb, how is it with yourself? Is your Fit 7 strength slipping away? Do you a r tremble easily, are your nerves all a\\\ Bey unstrung, do you feel dull and sleepy, See and have you lost all ambition? , go Ths i at's : ' AYN S e Dp ° e sg Spring Poisoning si Nearly every one needs a good spring medicine; a medi- f cine that will remove impurities from the system, strengthen & the digestion, and bring back the old force and vigor to the f) nerves. A perfect Sarsaparilla is just such a medicine; a by Sarsaparilla that contains the choicest and most valuable in- by gredicnts; a Sarsaparilla accurately and carefully made, and B41 one that experience has shown is perfect in every way. | i That's AYERS of "ten parmcya ponte ncn, Sade pee ease Es $1.00 a bottle. All druggists. F “Iam perfectly confident that Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Pills have saved my life by taking them every fall and a spring. I have kept them in the house for the past twenty years.”— Eva N. Hant, Buffalo, N. 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E ST ou ALL 250. 50 FORTHE a enn sens nS Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, i it and paper. ee IN 3 OR 4 YEARS All ROEPENDENGE ASSURED a I | seosces eee iy Pe he lant of peste ay ee Wan! fone wealthy tn ero, ve SSlecates, ttc unt full <a Sarsa tae par tenet : 7S" Grawionds 204 West Nini siaoie i on Eai Ast Grove Lime ezesterex DROPSY sir assem ox <= SViGneeeee Nico Answering Advertisements Kindly = Meation This Taper. ¥. N. U. Kansas City, No. 21, 1900 td EE CURE iio ‘ eS =| W. L. DOUCLAS $3 & 3,50 SHOES ynipn Po ana tes eae q Sasi metal (4 fie mynd F ages Basics, Pas NS SS beep Sire Eee PS are eka SStoeee WL DOUGLAS NDE GO: Brockton, ace {1,000 NEWSPAPERS ao ievae | international Type-High Plates | ma | §.apoR-SAVING LENGTHS. seUen tise aber iti ao as emer nave amis WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION, |A Swallow Seamed en cee atari beets eeeedees to H I R ES Rootheer 1 ert ong vad ea ene Eeiccnc ci 8 | Fea cash trees, AQ Paes WSS3 A an € i 2 ‘Kansas City to San Antonio Without carers. Via the Santa Fe Route. Sete aren eet Sport ents fea bet Sete Qs Wp Bn if a The A. T&S F. Ry. oh machtocte Ss Pn, KAnsas Crry, Mo., Oe We mei. a Topeka, Kan. DARK NIHILIST PLOT. REACHED CLIMAX IN DEATH OF DOCTOR COCKE. Fouad with # Pallet in Hie Head and Yollee Believe "Twas Pat There by Another Hand Than Ule—Was Cairs atk ‘What was perhaps one of the deep- est laid and most unscrupulous politi- cal plots of the century reached a clt- max the other day when Dr. J. R. Cocke, a secret representative of the Russian government, was found dead in an apartment of his house in one of ‘the most fashionable part of Boston, with a bullet hole in his head. Miss Charlotte Harrington, who was alone with Dr. Cocke in the house when he died, told the police that she and Dr. ‘Cocke were in the employ of the secret intelligence department of the Russian empire, and that they had received from Count Muravieff, the Russian chancellor, large sums of money,which they applied to the purpose of collect- ing information in behalf of the Rus- ‘sian government upon the movements of the Nihilist propaganda in this country. Dr. Cocke was widely known as a successful scientist and erstwhile Beau Brummel, and was often termed “the blind surgeon." It now appears that Dr. Cocke and Miss Harrington had an appointment at the Vendome, ‘one of the most aristocratic hotels of Boston, to meet Count Progonoff, an emissary of the Russian government, me had left Washington three days before. A few hours before the firing of the ‘shot that ended the romantic career of Dr. Cocke, a closed carriage drove up to the steps of the Vendome. A veiled woman stepped lightly from the ve- AS ho. Ais a J LSS ie q a ee Se See ere ae hicle,ran briskly into the entrance and asked if a stranger had arrived in room No, 617. She appeared very much isconcerted when the clerk informed her that the room was vacant. One of the hotel servants who passed by the waiting carriage noticed that its occupant was a slight, nervous man who wore blue glasses. He identified this man as Dr. Cocke. The doctor was later joined by the velled woman, and the carriage started at a rapid gait for the house of Dr. Cocke, where the fatal shot rang out two hours later. The velled woman was Miss Harring- ton. After all that has been done to as- certain the true cause of Dr. Cocke's death, the Boston police say that it Is ‘not at all certain that he died by his own hand, They believe that the murder may have been done by the agents of some government that is un- friendly to Russia. It has been dis- covered that Dr. Cocke, during the few days that preceded his death, was tracked constantly by dark-visaged ‘men of impenetrable mein, who never for a moment allowed thelr victim to escape from their sight, Miss Harring- ton, the late doctor's nurse and aman- uensis, announced that for a week be- fore his death the doctor had been ‘aware of the terrible shadow that was closing n upon his life. The first in- Atcation that he had of the coming fate was the appearance of a tall, bearded stranger who rang the doc- tor’s bell a few days previous to the shooting. The man demanded an in- terview with Dr. Cocke, and after he had gone the doctor's face was blood- less and he appeared much perturbed. ‘A few hours before the shot was fired Miss Harrington again saw the mys- terious stranger skulking about the house. | Tt has been learned by the Bostort police that Count Progonoff actually left Washington for Boston, but all traces of him have been utterly lost after his departure from the eapital. ‘An obscure Russian Hebrew, who lives in the foreign colony in the West End of Boston, and who was formerly ‘aimself a prominent member of the Nihilist propaganda, declares that to his positive knowledge a party of Ni- hilists, who had wind of the intended Journey of Count Progonoff to Boston, left that city for the purpose of dis- posing of the titled emissary of the Russian government, and the fact that he cannot be found seems to show that they succeeded well iu thelr de- sign. Dr. Cocke was born in Ireland 43 years ago. He has served the Irish revolutionists as agent at St. Peters- burg and came to this country as the agent of that government. He had lately been active in this country in behalf of the Boers, Highly startling developments are looked for in con- ‘mestion with Mle aniden Quuth. Heiress to 62,000,000. Miss Louise Eversole and her sister, Mabel, two pretty young St. Louis girls, have been informed by thelr at- torney that they are heirs to $1,000,- 000 each in their own right, and that the money is now ready for their dis- posal. The snug fortunes are part of the Ludwig Fischer estate in Hol- land. Fischer dled nine years ago, leaving a large estate. This was con- verted into money and held by the government for the heirs until now it has reached the enormous total of $17,000,000. ‘The Eversole family 1s one of the three who are direct hetrs to the estate. Braia Workers Live Long: Statistics have been published to show that brain workers are long- lived. Five hundred and thirty emi- nent men and women of the present century were taken and their duration of life gives an average of sixty-eight years and. Sak inne CARTER MEDICINE CO. wins. Obtains Injunction im Case Involving ‘Simulation of Labels. Brent Good, president of the Carter Med- feline Company, yesterday received a tele ‘gram from bis lawyors in Chicago, Messrs, Lowden, Estabrook & Davie, intorming him ‘that a final injunction, with costs, had beem ‘granted against the Chicago Label and Box Company. This company makes a specialty ‘of manufacturing labels, boxes, eto, for druggists, The Carter Company’ has ‘been following them through the courts for two years on the complaint that the label com pany was making simulations of the labels of Carter's Little Liver Pills. They have now obtained a final injanction with costs, and the costs aro very large, as the case bas beon submitted to a Master ia Chancery for ‘final accounting. ‘The Carter Medicine Company has been the first and only one to prosecute printers oF engravers w? o have prepared such labels and wrappers, It marks a now departare in infringement cases, and their victory is one of great importance to the whole “pro. prictary trade," and also of interest to retail druggists.—Naw Yous Panss, Mar 2, 1900 ‘She Bite Mery Sho Lined, Ar elderly French governess whose long residence in our land had elther given her le spleen or other of our Decullarities, was once afflicted with Nines, and being visited by one of her former pupils, that lady proposed to improve the occasion by reading her @ chapter of the Bible. “You must tell me what part you would lke to hear me read,” said she. ‘O, any part you like, my dear,” murmured her ¢i- devant ‘instructress. “0, really you must let mo know your favorite chap- ter,” sald the other. “Eb, bein, mon enfant,” answered the invalid, “Iisex mol done V'historle de cette pauvre, ‘Mme. Potiphar et de ce vilain Joseph.” —London Topical Times. Home Medel for Ofice Use. “Henrietta,” sald Mr. Meekton, as he paused on the front stop, “could ‘rev remember what it was you said yester- day when you 20 properly reproved me for leaving the doo? opent” “I think T'can; but I hope I shall not have oc- casion to use {t again.” “Could you give me the exact tones and the ges: tures?” “Yes.” “Well, I wish you | would. I have an office boy who leave ‘the door open continually, and if you ‘could toach me to make that speech {t would certainly be a great help td ‘me in my business.”—Washingtoa ‘Star, cnidi: aaah: “You look tired,” said Mr. Pitt to Mr, Penn, when the two met on 5th avenue; “what time did you get up this morning?” “Didn't get up.” “What do you mean?” “I got down. Came from Philadelphia and slept in ‘an upper berth all night."—Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. ‘Transformation. Meligger—That’s a funny thing. Thingumbob—What 1s? 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Bogere Borkin, of Coseago, Constructs ) 8 Rapid-Fire Machine Weapar. | Bagene Burkin, a colored toy of 19 “Years, who lives in Cricago, is the is ‘Veater of a rapid fire machine gun sh he claims is the most «ffective of ite kind in the world, ard is ined to throw the inyencions of im and Nordenteldt,now io genersl ia the armaments of the world, into sera heap. Several experts who Seen the mode! of Burkin’s gun Premounce ica marvel of ingenuity aud Afernible weapon. Toe boy is -sid to have refused an offer of $30,000 for bis invention. ‘The boy ba: never had any mecbaoi- eal traibing, yet all the work on his modal has been his own. The first idea of the weapon came to bin during the Spauish American war, whea the mag- miftooot work of the American guaners directed bis thoughts to guos snd their improvement. He constructed his tirst model of wood, bis on!y tool being a jack -koite. ‘The lack cf funds then threatened to Put -m stop to the young inventor's Wor, dut he fiually obtained enough money to ge into an iron works on the Wost Side, which gave him the use of its tools aud machinery for $5. day. Hore he constructed the model, which ho ent tu the patent office at Wash- ington, which has a'ready allowed sev- sai, hk te try Swede MONEY FOR OLD SOLDIERS T Sat BUY ‘The additional Homestead Claims of all Soldiers or Sailors who served in the Union army or savy, their widows or minor heirs. Who filed a Hom» stead claim of less than 160 scres of sand prior to June S2nd., 1874? Such persons are entitled to enough more lard, including the number of ‘acres émbraced in thrir origiosl entry, without living upon it, to make 16¢ aores. If ther homesteaded 80 acres, hey are entitled to 80 more, if 40 acres 120 moro, if 1£9 acres, one sere more, or sny other number as it may ® pear. By Inte ruling and desisions its not necessary that final proof should have been made on thoir origiaal entry, that is, thoy are now entitled to such addi- tional rights if their homestesd was abandoved. canceled or relicquished, and all “ransfers caa be made at the'r homws, before a Notary Public. Al rock Sain Ta prepared to buy and ay the highest market price in Stee ONCE. Will bay fractioval even if not more thaw’ one acre Sof you. did not moke © home- stead fing yon bave no claim to sll his land i+ voors and don't wait but Some to thir office at once and got full particniars concerning this land. It is to your own interest to do so. ~ AMERICAN Crrizex OFFICE, 335 Minnesota Avents. A COMMEXDARLE CER “Tt seare-ly ever becomes within our Jutisdistion to speak good word for clubs, because toey have in latter days Become more of a curse thas a plessure, aud lostead of commending the highest pratre from the community at large,merit ‘oftimes, and reccives the busest conde uation. There is no reason why negrocs ‘exnot conduct @ | lace of social recrea- “tion 0. as elite, business and strictly first class principles as any set of white men. At 1009 8t. Louis «veoue, is hosted the P and W. Musical Club, of which Mr. Marsbail H. Shelton is manager—whe seems to be in his make-up a geo- Uemar of rare busicess tact, push and ‘energy. cepable of managing any basi- pecs underteken by him. Mr. Robert Cox, our ssteewed vid fellow townsmsn, hele sud hearty gentleman well inet. fs secretory, 14: long years of service in ‘various organizations for Cauc isians emt inently fits him, to fll his present plc with that degree of satisfaction whiel conquers the most fastidious when the; come in contact with the “real thing. ‘The estab‘ishment of the P, and W. ma ‘cel club is conducted on business prin Ciplesand is fitted up ia modern’ style It eateers to those of the race who ar gentlemen, who respect themselves au other peeple likewise—who can appre diate courtesies shown them by gentle ‘men of their own race when in Kansa City, Mo., give them a call, There is m place fitted up in more modern style tas‘ily arranged and managed by mor ‘congenial people than the headqusrter ‘of the P. and W. Musical Cind. W Have n> heeitation in saying it is one o finest, unequalled, in Kausas City ee cue kesl The American Citizen Directory OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, AND KANSAS CITY, KO. Church Directory, BAPTIST CHURCHES. Afrienn 8914 Kast 15th. street. Greenwood, 2005 Maderson Avenue. Mighland Avenue, 1119 Highiard Ave. Mseedontan } Mission {2:6 East ist. street. Missionary, 2005 Madison Avenue. Mt. Calvary, 15 northeast cor. Norton Avenue, Meunt Gay, 2100 Wyoming Avenue. Mount Noriab, 983 Bluff Street. Mount Ovive, Villa. se, cor. Garnett. Mount Zion, 908 Hickory Avenue. Mount Zion. Primitive, 2815 Garnett street. Pilgrim, 705 Obariott. street. Pilgrim, Charlot between 6th and 7th Pleasant Green, Ens: Forest, Round Top, Norton near 28th street, Bt James, 1411 East 18th street. St James Chapel, 518 High street. St, Marke,1019 East 4th street. St, Pauls, 10 East 4th street, Second Baptist, Obarlott, cor. 10th. Vine Street, 1825 Vine.street. CHRISTIAN CHURC: ist between Summit acd Madison, Su Augus'ive Mission, 1025 Troost ave. METAODIST KPISCOPAL. Asbury Chspel, 1620 Cherry street Burns, 11th $. W. Cor, Highland ave Clark’s Chapel, 8198. W. Boulevard Westport W, Prospect Place Cor. 23rd. Kiog Solomon Mission 4th asd Locust Colored Schools. Attur ks 2108 East 18tb street. Bruce 3914 Est 15th street. Douglass 27th N. EB. Cor. N. Prospec Place. Garrison Forest 8. W Cor. 4th street, Livooln School 11th NW. Cor Camp bell street. Lincoln High School 816 East 11th st Page Rochester N.E. Cor. Prospect Avenue. Pepn 4241 Shas ne, = | Phillips 1917 Cherry street, Round Tup 2817 Norton Avenue, Business Directory. J. A. Wilson Jeweller 1616 W. 9th st. Chendler’s Barber shop,Samuel Chand. ler Prop. 8 LClenens Mgr 112 East 6th stre:ts Restsurant Mrs Amus Prop. 114 Esst 6th -treet. Fields Barber Shop 102 East 6°) sirec Miller’s Barber Shop 118East 6th Midland Barter Sbop Hersy Parsor Proprietor 115 East 61n street. P.sce -Barber Shop Oarth # Warfield Proprietors 590 Grand Avenue. ‘0’ Bannon’ Barber Sbop W.T. 0 Ban on Proprietor 5€0 Grand Avenue. Msnila Barber Fhop Madison Bros Proprietors 709 Independence avenue. MeRay’s Barber chop Brn McResy Projrietor 819 Independence avenue. Maupin’s Barber Shop 1332 E 18th st. Brown's Barber Shop 1329 E 18th st. Berry's Barber Shop 1432} E. 18th st Grocer, George Grear, Prop. 1211 E. Wt et, D. M. Mitcbell, Barber Shop, 576 Grand sve. Langston’ Burber Shop 718 Esst 8th st Walker's Parber Shop 806 Eust 121h at H. J. George, tavber shop, 1907 w 9th, st. ‘Cow der s Barber Shop 704 East 12thst Restaurant J. W, Gordor Prop. 554 Grand avenve. Restaurant H Powel Proprietor 572 Grand averue. Restaurant Andsew. Clark Proprietor 728 Independence ave. Saratoza Cafe L Mason 1 soprictor 805 Independence av. Chieago Cafe H Compton Proprieto, 706 exst 12th street , Fayeeges ne: See. Drs. Shannon snd Lambiight 1215 E. 18th et. Dr. J.N. Birch 1390 B.18th st, Dr. T.©. Unthank 1233 Independence Ave. Dr. L.J. Bolly 1112 Msmpbell st. Lachige sciatic it eg Aaah at Weed. Manager 117 W. 6ib st. Grocery, A. Wetb, Prey “4th ard Holmes . ADPPPHgDAVET EH FCO The State of Kaneae, County of Wy- andotte, ss. fn the matter of the es'ae of Taylor McD-nald, deceased. In the Probate Court 10 ant for ssid County. Notice ‘s hereby given that letters of administration bave been granted to the ‘undersigned, on the estate of Taylor MeDonald, Iste of suid coucty, decess ed, by the Honorable, the Probate Cour of the County rnd State oforesn'd, dated Ube 8rd. day of March.a. p.. 1900, Now, all persons baving elaims against +b sad estete, are bereby notified that they eaust present the same tothe undersign efor allowance wi hin ove yerr from the date of ssid letters. or they may be precluded from any besefit of such es tate, and that if such elsiims be not ex- hbited within three years after the date fof said letters, they shull be foreve ‘barred. 1.¥. BRADLEY. Adwicistrator of the estate of Tayio McDonaid, deceased. Kansas City, Kas., March 20th., 1900, To witness whereof the undcrsigned Probate Judge in And for the County o Wyardoite, State of Kungas, have heret sei my hand, and afixed the seal of th ssid Probate Court, this 18th. day o Mareb, a., 1900, K.P. SNYDER Deokata Silene [EAR SEES ames Enterprises. AC.L.-Cosl Co. Main Office 492 Minn Ave. E.F. Henderson, Mgr. D.W. White Furniturestore, 420 Minn Ave. J. W. Jones Grocery 400. Oakland Ave M. Wordon Department store 1605 N ote Clark & Lee, junk store, 110 north 8rd, st. Kansas City Kanses Soap Works, 4th. st., between Oakland aid Freeman. J. 1. MeCiaio, Grocer,1700 a, 5th, st. J-R, Rucker, Buteber, 1609 n 16D, 8! Douglass Hospitsl, $12 Washington sve., Mits L. V. Ashton, Matron. CHURCHES, Mergopist. St. James A. M. E., cor. 7th. and Ann St. James M. E., Freeman aye., be tween 9th and 10th, ©. M. EB, Osklund ave,, bet, 4tb, an¢ Sth. s cmmmstiax. Sth. St. Christian, cor. Everett ond sth. 9th, St. Christian, cor. 9h. and Ne braska, artist. Ist. Buptist, corner 5h. and Nebraska avenue. Metropolitan Baptist, cor. 9b. aad ‘Washington. Mt. Zion Baptist, Virginia sve., be. tween 4th. and S:b. ‘Mr. Pleasant, 8rd, o., between Oak land ana Jersey. Rose Hill, Jerey ave. bet 9th. and 10rb. Plearant Green, Wood St. and Split- log ave. King Solomon Baptist, Srd. and State avenue. HOTELS, ‘The Empire House 835 Mionesota Ave. Dyson House 440 Minnesota Ave. Jamison House 417 Minnesota Ave. Restaurants, J. W. Johnson's 6th and State. ‘Mrs. Hall 507 Minn, Ave. Mrs. Sarah Thurston 1414 5th st. Me Gees 448 Minn. Ave. E. Stoakes 1510 N. 8rd st, BARBERS J.T. Roberts & Tucker, 507 Minnes sota avene. J, Grose, 412 Minnesota avenue. G. McClellan, 613 Minnesota ave. M.T. Comer, 608 Minnesota ave. Robt. Keith, 316 Minnesota ave. M. Pattison, 1603 north 3rd. st. SHORMAKERs, Lon McAdams, 348 Minnesota ave, D. W. Wynne, 309 Minnesota ave. Lewis Biencbard, North 6th., State Line. Wilson, Sth. st, between Nebraska wod State. J. W. Ready, No, 1600} n 10th. st. maALLs. M. & O.,1306 north 8b. street. Pons ot Protection, State and 6th. pugs. Wyandotte Drug Store, 1512 north 5th, street. poctors. 8. H. Chompson, 1617 north Sth. st. G. H. Brown, 1010 Freeman ave. Jordan, 610 Minnesota ave. ARTISTS. 0. J, Brooks, 70, New York Life Buildirg. ‘TEACHERS OF FRENCH AND ELOCUTION. Arthur A. Anderson, 541 S:ate Ave, re PACIFIC arven | Gb Yessy “oe as on SHORTFST LINE ACRUSS ™* COPTINENI ‘The Union Pacitic ‘The Original Over land Route’ always was, and i> to-day. the shortest and best Line to the west Two splendid fast trains leave Kansas City daily over this old established line. No change of cars hetween Kansas City and Denver, Ogden or San Fraveisco. Alltrains solidly vestibuled and tully equipped with latest improved Reclising Chair Cars free and Pullwap Palace sleeping cars Meals served in Pullman Patace dining cars on the restaurant pian at prices most reasonable. All cars light- ed with the celebrated Pintech Lig’t Only line ruaping two trains with- out change from KargasCity to Denver Low excursion rates on sale to Colorado- Utah Idaho, Oregon. Washington and California, Don’t complete your ars rangements for a trip west until you hnv- Tearsed all about special inducements ‘nd attractions offered by the Union Pa- cite. For full informs ion in regard to low -rates time. etc.,.ca!l on or address J. B. FRAWLEY, Gen. Agt., Union Pacific, 1000 Main “street, Kansas Citv. Mo AN EVENING | OF RECREATION AT THE MODERN UP TO DATE MUSICAL CLUB, 1009 St. Louis Avenue, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ne 1 . Finest Barber Shop in the City, Hair Cutting, 25c, Baths, 15¢., Shaving, 10¢., New- ly Remodeled Bath Kooms, Porcelain Tubs —— GEO. McCLELLAND, SOLE AGENT FOR Crane’s Toilet Soap OF WYANDOTTE co., KS. 6 + Minnesota Avenue, - - — Kansas City, Ks ~ EAGERS Gem Drug Store MINNESOTA AVENUE DSALER IN. DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Ec. = PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILBT ARTICLES Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in UNDERTAKERS * SUPPLIES FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL BUURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THESICK AND WOUNDED Undertaking Kvome, 431 Minnesota ave, —‘Letepnone Wesi 32. Factory Lor st St., and Riverview Ave. Telepehone 98 KANSAS CIT: KANSAS. Genres eS deily .Negre paper I've,\ e ever seen I really enjoy TeX 4 Serine aay >)! Sper work. a y he \ <4 Dy Bs ey == 7 ; ja : TR) HI ye iM, / j: “3 READ THE | American Citizen, DAILY and WEEKLY. HOUSE + CLEANING: HOLZMARK Furniture Company, Pianos. Carpets and Draperies, No. 6, Sta eLine, K.C. k* ‘Does all kinds of Boot and Shee work, He does first class hard work, and also has one of the very latest and best Shoemaker’s machine and guarantees the best and the sheapest work in the quickest time Give ima trialand see for you elf. MecKAY’S RESTAURANT, | AUNo, 6, Sta‘e Line, ean be found ene of the ‘best estaurants in the Twin Cities, steais served on short nétice ie order, board and lodging $3.00 per ‘week. Ice Cream,Cakes, and Pies every Sunday. The restaurant is in a splendid foeation for the convenience of its. pa- wens fo any part of the two cites, MRS, McKAYS, Proprictross SHOE VALUES. — Pe SES: Z LES ; Za se zip : ‘We'll admit tliat shoes are a pretty bard article of merchandise to {udge unless you sre an expert inthe business, At : YOU can buy with SAFETY and CONFIDENCE, for we carry uot! ~ ing but good dependable shoes, and all of them at pricesyouCannot Duplicate Etrewhere. All our Shoes are guaranteed. One hundred and tity pairs Ladies’ tan aad Black Oxfords, coin toe, light sole, $2.00 shoe.3!.50, 100 pairs Bond's ladies tan and black Oxford's latest ‘styles, good value at $2 50, our price $2.00, oe Men's tan and black, $5.00, $3.50 and $3.C0 shoe, at $2.75, $225 and N E LSO N 'S SHOEMAKER AND SHOE DEALER, . 515 Minnesota Ave. tareole Leather and Wholesale and Retail Prices. —WHOSE REPUTATION AS— 5 Has been established through these many years of prosperous business in this city, have Resumed Business —AT THEIR OLD STAND,— 542 Minnesota Ave. Where they will be gl>d to welcome all their old customers and friends, and fave the ‘Public to call and examine their stock. They now have in s STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, FRUITS AND EARLY VEGETABLE At prices to eompete with any house in the two cities. Give thema call and you will never regret it, A. C. L. COAL CO. —IS HEADQUARTERS FOR— z ‘The Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the promptest deliveries, ee GET THEIR PRICES ON COAL, WOOD, FEED, FLOUR, asv BUILDING STONE, Wholesale and Retail. Office 492, Minnesota Ave. Tel. 152 West. B@-Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North Srd. St. E F. BENDERSON Manager. ' A MODERN Restaurant, Good Meals Cooked to Order. COLD LUNCHES ON SHORT NOTICE, THE BEST HOVE MADE PIES IN THE CITY, CaKES AND CONFECTIONARIES, ‘When you want good Ice Cream go to the Modern Restaurant Ice Gream Parlors Where you can always fin} delicious Ice reams, Kemember th? number, 504-Nobraska Avenue, MRS. H. M, G, SPENCER, Proprietress. KANSAS CITY, — = KANSAS. Secure Tickets «+». VIA TRE. ... Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul Nw .+..AND YOU GET.... 3 . Sleepers: & Ghair Cars seesTO.ee tr CHICAGO and all intermedeate points The shortest, quickest and bes tline to Chilocothe, Ot ‘tumwa, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and La Crosse ‘and Cedar Kapids, Rockford and Freeport: +,.-Passenger Station at.... 2and St. and Grand Ave. Take Westport Cable. City Ticket Office, 915 Main stree., Ridge Building A. B. BELUGES Gen'l. Southwe ste Agent . F. J. LERCH Passenger ‘Agent. Office 915Main St.. Kansas City Go To ’ J. W. JOHNSON’S The only Ive Cream Parlors in the two Kansas Ciues where you 0? get the ; Bestlee Uream Soda, and Ice Creams, Fine pune q é = Pies, Cakes 2 Confectionaries Special attention paid to Churches, Lodges and pastas. i Tee Cream, wholesale, {75 to 90 cts. per gallon, Don’tjiatl to give call. Corner 6th. and State strcets, mye KANSAS OITY _ — - ss