The American Citizen

Oldest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country WE HAVE BOUGHT SOME FIRE GOODS And will Sell at Small Profit TO SELL QUICK. Bennett & Co.. The Sunflower Store. NO. 435 MINNEESOTA AVE. KANSAS CITY. KAS. VOL 13, NO. 2 Oldest and WEEKL Y MEDIUM FO WE HAVE BO FIRE And will Sell at TO SELL Fancy Stripe Ticking, worth 20c., only wet on edges, 10c. Men's Heavy Socks, only smoked, 15c kind, 8c. Sailor Hats, 25c. Men's Work Sirt, 21c. Men's Socks, black, 4c. Ladies, Tan Hose, 4c. Ladies' Vests, each, 4c. Table Oil Cloth, 21c. Foor Matting, 5c. Bennett The Sunflow NO. 435 MINNEESOTA AVE RACE NEWS. Albany, Ga., July 5.—John Rice, an 18 year old colored boy, was lynched near Columbia, Ala., this week. His body was shot to pieces. At Boggy, Arkansas, July 24., while Preston Cammell, colored, was runni g to a fire he rushed against a tree which broke his skull, killing him instantly. Let our women stay out of the street in silence dress and unkempt hair. The fact that a man or woman must do ordinary labor for a living is no reason for always trying to look like a scare crow. After lynching two colored men for the murder of Miss Winterstein at Blox. Miss, the authorities have offered a reward of 8200 for the arrest of the guilty. Thus is afforded another instance of the injustice and cruelty of mob law. In his Oklahoma City speech, Gov. Roeveit, among other things, said: "I am glad to see here today representatives of the Ninth and Jenth cavities, beside whom we marched to victory on that blood-stained battle field two years ago last Sunday. I fought with a regiment of men who knew no distinction or race or origin or occupation." There is a bill at present before the Louisiana legislature for separate street cars for the cities of that state. Should it pass and become a law, no mogro should ever be guilty of riding on a street car in that state. Prof. J. W. Hoffman, a South Carolina negro, who is undoubtedly one of america's leading scientists, regardless of race or color,—will attend the fa is Exposition and deliver an address there on an agricultural subject While in London, enroute for Paris, he will lecture before the Grand National Agricultural Department of England, on July 16. 6. Dewey McCormack, a small negro boy, whose home is in Muskegee, L. T., recently sent a photograph of himself to Mrs. Dewey, and last week received the following reply: "My Dear Little Friend.—Mrs. Dewey being too ill to write, I have to ask knowledge the receipt of your letter, and to thank you for the photograph seat. I hope you will be able to gow up to be a good and useful citizen in our great country. Very truly yours, George Dewey." Cercisiana. Tex. June 30 — President C. N. George, of the Central Texas. Negro Fair Association, has informed the public that dat's for the fair this year have been fixed for August 16, 17, 18 and 19. The fair grounds at this places have been procured for the exposition. As the association is on a solid financial basis he anticipates a greater success than in any former year. One of the features of the coming fair will be the races, there having already been a number of entries of some of the best horses in Texas owned by colored people. The indications are that the industrial features of this fair will be far more creditable that in the past. Austin, Texas, June 30.—The court of Criminal Appeals handed down several important decisions yesterday. The case of Robt. Smith, colored, convicted of murder in Graysoz, was reversed and dismissed, because the jury Commissioners excluded and refuse to select any negroes to serve on the trial jury. This action is in deference to the opinion of the United States Supreme Court in the Seth Carter case. The higher court referring to the Carter case, Judge Brooks in the opinion to day says: THE d Best Weekly FOR ADVERTISERS WITH BOUGHT SOME GOODS at Small Profit, ALL QUICK. Boys' 25c. Keee Pants, only been wet, per pair.....15c Fancy Celluloid Hair Pins, worth 5c., at each 2 for.....1c Boys' Extra Heavy Overalls, 45c. kind.....30c Fine Pearl Buttons.....5c Darling Cotton.....2c O. N. T. Thread.....4c Ladies' $1.65 Shoes.....$1.25 Heavy Muslin.....5c t & Co.. Flower Store. AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAS. We have had no occasion to change our views therein expressed and were it an original proposition would still adhere to our original opinion, but as indicated this matter has been passed upon the Supreme Court of the United States, which in matters of this sort controls our action. H_iGSBEE NOTES: Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl Mrs. Gertie Holly is on the sick list this week. Miss Geneva Burton, of Macon City, Mo., is visiting relatives in this city this week. Mrs. Columbus Osborne, age thirty years, died last Sabbath. Mr. James Hall, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, is still un improved. Misses Bell Robinson, Hattie Terrill and Mr. David Hughes, attended the picnic at Glasgow, Mo., last Saturday, and report having had a splendid time Mr. Alvin Higgins, of Yates, is visiting Rev. Corilin, of Macon City, Mo. Corn is looking well. The prosperity song of the thresher is heard in our land. Miss Maculia Oliver left Thursday for a short visit to Macon City, while there she will be the guest of Misses Otealla and Lulu Smith. Little Flosse Burton, who has been ill with fever for the past weeks at the house of her grandfather, near Higbee, is not expected to recover. (Pleased to hear from Higbee each week.—Ed) IN MEMORY OF MR. RODNEYTER R LL. Death, in any form, or in other words, at any age is the one great mystery that the human mind cannot penetrate. It is a summons from the known to the unknown, a severing of the tier that have taken a life time to form. To-day may sage and erect in proud dominion over rest and land. to-morrow they are cut off in the full blossom of their hope, and the once proud form is laid low in the dust. If death comes to garner a ripe old age, or to seize the bloom from childhood, or to remove one in the very midst of life, from a large sphere of usefulness, 'its equally hard' Twas in the first form that death came to Uncle Rodney Terriel, somewhere about eighty four years of age. The first of the week he seemed hale and hearty, carving on the farm work as he always had done. Towards the later part of the week he was not feeling so well. His daughter, Mrs Jas Dennie, came over from Huntsville to see how he was getting valong. He thought he would go home with her and rest up a few days. After arriving there he grew worse—all that medical skill and careful nursing could do was done, but the complications that arose baffled the physician's skil and on last Thursday night, June 28th, 1900, the spirit of Uncle Rodney Terriel arose to the great healer, the physician of heaven and earth. The remains were brought to Yates and interred in the cemetery on Friday afternoon Urace Rodney was a member of the M. E. church of this place for a number of years, and he will be sadly missed, God alone can soothe this sorrow, for he maketh ore-and bindeth up; he woundeth and his hands make whole. Read the visit to Paul Laurence Dunbar by a lady writer of the Farmers Advocate, Miss Mary Green, of Kansas City Mo., made our office a pleasant call Wednes day, and she will learn to set type in our office. AMERICAN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 1900. A VISIT WITH PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. I promised to tell you of the afternoon entertainment at which Paul Laurence Dunbars gave a "reading" in the Bind Room of the Library of Coress to but first I want to tell you of a visit Mrs. Dosee-Cooke and I mace to him in his home. If you have not read of any of Mr. Dunbars's works, I refer, in the beginning, to the State Traveling Libraries, in which there is a bountiful supply of his charming lyrics, and advise you to absorb them as fast as possible. We have had in the history of our country many negro musicians and orators (the negro is a natural musician and orator), statesmen, and men of various abilities; but a poet from that race is something new. William Dean Howells says, "So tar as I can remember, Paul Daubar is the only man of pure African blood and of American civilization to feel the negro life is authentically and express it lyrically. He is a very fine looking, tall negro with the poised manners of a gentleman and the musical voice typical of his race. He had just returned from Colorado, where he went to regain his partially lost health and strength, to Washington, and we considered ourselves especially favored in being permitted to make the acquaintance of this distinguished man. It was on the same day that I had my first automobile ride. I think of it! Paul Laurence Dunbar and an automobile all in one day—was splendid. Why, you benignited one can hardly imagine the feel of the Washington air as one goes spinning around the White House, down Pennsylvania avenue and tack again to the Library of Congress in that magic horse ass thing; why, one fairly be a patriotism and feels "milieuumisa" all through. But that's another story, it's of M. Dunbar our are writing. As we sat talking to Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar (Mrs. Dunbar is herself a very compelling writer of short stories; a taut, wilowy miniature lady, of exquisite grace and beauty) I could not help feeling a little of the strageness of the sensation in listening to so cultivated and intelligent a negro talking so entertainingly and with such truly courtly and courteous manner. I felt a sorb of a "father of his country," "discoverer of America awe," as when coming in contact with a first door of things, for he is the first really literary representative of egot millins of souls,—as though it was not quite for such as he to take your parasol and gloves, after bowing so elegantly and drawing up a chair for you. A "nigger!" Yes, you realize it, but you don't even have time that "a man a man for a' that an' a' that," for in the realization that this man is a negro you feel small—very small—and the fuler the realization the smaller you sh ink infinitesimally—this man of slave parents—without admixture of white blood. What opportunities for development has he had compared with an American girl to whom all doors are thrown wile open? Weil, the man didn't prevaricate when he said geologist was born, not made. All this you instinctively feel when in the presence of his genius of 27 years, this melodious voiced poet of the sad, expressive face, who has so felt the scorn of men that their aplaeuse cannot heal the wound. But Mrs. Doster-Crooke is explaining why we are a little later than the appointed time for our call. The by ways, aleys and streets are so fearfully and wonderfully made in that section of the city that we were complete y lost and had several times to retrace our steps. Mr. Dunbar answered in the kindest spirit and in the most matter-of-fact tone, that it was impossible for him to rent a decent place to live in in Washington. We were horrified that any one should be unwilling to have for neighbors such cultivated and delightful people as Mr. Dunbar and his young wife. "Why do you stay in a city where you are treated with suen discourses?" We asked. "Why don't you go away to some place star off (for Washington is no exception to the rule of cities in this matte) where you can enjoy the privileges that are your just dues?" "Why should we leave this beautiful spot? It is our home, and we love it; all our friends are here," spoke up Mrs. Dunbar. Of course tails brought on the question of coonization of the negro, which Mr. Dunbar considers beautiful in theory only; his handsome wife doesn't think even the theory a good one, and we can see no reason why the negro should leave all that he has done for the South. In the recent discussion on the higher education for the negro, brought out by the ill-advised article from the pen of Charles Dudley Warner, Mr. Dunbar said: "I believe I know my own people pretty thoroughly. I know them in all classes, the high and the low, and I have yet to see any young man or woman who ever had the spirit of work lose that spirit by reason of a college education." He has a most delightful way of speaking of the "real negro"—the one who has not had all his natural instincts trumped out of him and is so "lovely proud of the brown." "Any attempt at engaging in pur- suits where his mind is employed is met by an attitude that sigmatizes his effo- ts as presumptus us. Then, if the daring one succeeds, he is locked upon as a mo- ster or a fraak. He is putinto the same category as the two-headed boy' or the bearded lady' There has not in the history of the country risen a single intellectual 'black man whose pretensions have not been sneered at, lauged at, and then lamely wondered at. If was fair of complexion they said that he derived his powers from his white blood. If he was convincingly black, they felt of his bumps, measured his head, and said that it was not negro in conformation. It is intellectual that needs substantiating." said Mr. Dunbar Mr. Dunbar has six published works of prose and poetry—two foreign editions—but he is principal y known by his exquisite little poems. His prose pieces have attracted a great deal of favorable comment. They are decriptive of the negro life, and in a way that could be written only by a negro; his humor and freshness of style, the high tone of moral earnestness that pervades all his work. The Bookman, in speaking of his "Folks from Dixie," says "fr is well written, it is better than well thought, and is most profoundly felt." I feel like his greatly revered friend, Mr. William Dean Howell, who "accepted the poems as an evidence of the unity of the human race which does not think or feel black in one and white in another, but humanity in all. He has made the strongest claim for the negro in English literature that the negro has yet made." Mr. Dunbar is observing all the time while he is going over the country giving his readings—at which he is almost constantly employed—and expressed pleasure at being back in Washington where he could bear the negro dialect, as it is that in his writings that is most cared for, though he enjoys most writing in literary English. He has experienced no difficulties in his climbing the ladder of time on account of race prejudice, for, as he expressed it, he sort of "sipped in" before the public knew of his being a negro; print and paper tell no tales. It was on account of the many calls upon his time that he resigned his position in the Library of Congress, where he is greatly admired by his other associates, who feel a price and ownership in him. He is a great admirer of Kipling, and has a complete set of his books. His eyes fairly glow at the mere mention of his name, as he murmured softly to himself, "On the road to Mandalay, where the flyin' issues play, etc." Jas. Whitcomb Riley is another of Mr. Danbur's warm friends and admirers. In many ways the two poets are very similar. well, I started to tell you of the Blind Reading Room entertainment, but now will take space for only a few words describing that enjoyable occasion. Many of Washington's most cultivated people were gathered there to listen to this colored genius, and oh what an uplift and star of hope even one such man is to his race, for, as so many whispered to each other, "that just shows what they can do when given an opportunity." He read mostly from his latest publication, "the Strength of Gideon," the stories of which were much appreciated, as he read the dialect in his most charming and entertaining style. And oh! I shall never forget the sweetness and pa hos of his "Little Brawn Baby" as he quoted, "Wish you could allus know ease and clear skies. Wish you could stay jes' a chile on my breast" - Little brown baby wif sparklin' eyes." They Say. It behooves all negroes to buy land. The Lilly White organization is going to get a good lick in the face this fall. Let us go to Excelsior Sprin. s? But you ought to saw us on Dress Parade? Could I really leave my happy home for you? Wonder when that wedding will take place—will it be in the Sea Foam or Popular Block. Did you attend the reception? Of course the Sea Foam block was represented. He was a little hard pressed and he sold his wheel. Kansas City, Mo., Oh! what awful tales you could tell on Kansas City, Kas. People who are discreet have eyes but see not, ears but hear not. CITIZEN. The Past Week Socially. Miss Philome Jacques, of Lafayette avenue, entertained last Friday afternoon very pleasantly in honor of Misses Laura and Nettie Caldwell, of Tonganoxie, who have spent some days in the ci y, and left on last Monday for home. Among those present were Misses Edith Jacques, Laura Caldwell, Gettrude Jacques, Nettie Caldwell and Salie Winston. Mrs James Straitor, of 1315 North St. street, entertained Monday afternoon in honor of Misses Emma and Milla Brown, of Lawrence. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion, Light refreshments were served after an excellent dinner. Mesdames O. B. Johnson, Ella Stovall and Ullaella Green assisted in receiving. The guests were Misses Helen Armstrong, of St. Louis, Anna Stevenson, Lizzie Walker, Lizzie Sewell, Mesdames B. A. Thompson, B. A. Dudiey, Mrs. Snadon, James Robinson, Pleas Mathews, E. A. Wilson and R. Williams, of Chicago Mr and Mrs J A Dyson entertained in a delightful manner the Whist Club, Wednesday evening, Mrs A J Neely and Miss Cindle Roberts assisted in receiving A most enjoyable evening was spent Delicious refreshments were served Those present were Misses Sarah Chinnion Georgia Freeman, Pearl Tillman, Sadie Davis, Carrie Davis, Ms J Oliver, Mr and Mrs B Smith, O B Johnson, J C Eranche, Messrs J R Mayne, A K Laurence, T A Harzel, L W Johnson and F K Douglass Mrs. Sylvia Robinson, W.P., of the Pearly Gates of Kansas Temple, and who represented the S. M. T.'s, and the U. B. F.'s of this city at the National Grand Session held last week at Cleveland, Ohio, returned home Monday evening at 5 p.m., and at 9 p.m., the Fifth Street Opera House was thrown open and to her utter surprise she attended a reception in honor of herself, given by members of Pearly Gates of Kansas Temple, assisted by members of all other Temples. Although the weather was real threatening, and a few rain drops put in an appearance during the evening, the reception was a success and a creditable one, bespeaking much for those who were zeanimous to the end and bored uninteringly that it might be such. It was a fitting tribute of respect and esteem, to a deserving sister, whose best efforts for years have been along secret society and church affairs, and one who stands day at the top—in secret fraternities, the most successful woman in the State. A short programme was rendered during the evening consisting chiefly of instrumental music by Mrs. I. F. Bradley and Prof. Booker. Judge I. F. Bradley acted as Master of Ceremonies, and in his usual manner paid a flattering tribute to the guest of honor, dwelling upon the crying needs of the race, with marked emphasis upon the duties of mothers towards daughters and the power of race concentration. All the facets of the season were served from trabies covered with the snowiest of linens genetically beckoned with natural flowers. Mrs. Robinson gave a very vivid impression of her trip, the noble order, whose grand session she attended, and notes on gen eral observations Among those present besides forty members of the organization, were about twenty invited guests. The members of the Pearly Gates of Kansas Tenple and other sister members deserve praise, while Miss Bettie Houston Mrs. Lula Johnson and Lulu Drake deserve special mention for their uniring efforts to make every feature a success, also Miss L. V. Ashton, cf Douglas Hospital, whose kindness was appreciated. Grand Costume REHEARSAL AT THE F.FTH ST. OPERA HOUSE Monday Evening, July 23d. For the Benefit of the 1ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. FASHIONABLE EVENT OF THE SEASON. Mr. Arthur A. Anderson, the young romantic actor, lace of Europe and Africa, takes pleasure in announcing for this occasion the rehearsal of his play entitled "An Afro American Pasha." The first original play produced by a negro in the west. A dramatization of his life and travels, Mr. Anderson will be assisted by a company of best local talent, Admission 25 cents, Balcony 30cts. Refreshments will be served by the Sojourney club of the church on the lawn A free exhibition also on the lawn "The moving pictures," by Prof Hatcher. The first time in the city, a rare treat for all G H. Grandall and wife, of Toledo, Ohio, are in the city spending a few days with Squire Lee, his uncle, of 839 New Jersey avenue. Nice furnished rooms to let at No. 414 Minnesota avenue, to married people only, and at reasonable rates. THE TWIN CITIES. AT THE KAWSMOUTH Mrs. Alice Bailey of 450 Everett street is on the sick list this week. The 1st. Baptist Church sewing circle met at the King House Friday afternoon. The 1st. Baptist Church will have a grand rally Sunday, they expect to raise $500 on that day. Mr. Smith Burdette well known in this city was reported killed this morning by the curreat from a live wire. Report presumably true. Mrs. Baity, of Tonganoxie, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert Edwards returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Henry Scott, of 10th. and Nebraska ave., died last Tuesday Morning. Mrs. Taylor of N. 5th street, is on the sick list. The Ida B. Wells Club met with Mrs. Virginia Gueren, on North 8th street, luesday evening. Mrs. K. E. Puliem, the efficient and faithful president of this club, is to be commended for her zealous work in its behalf. The Phyllis Wheaty Club gave a very pleasant moonlight social at Mrs. Taylor's, on North 5th street. The First Baptist church will give a grand rally Sunday. Music will be furnished by the M. B. church chair, while Rev. E. A. Wilson, of the same church, will preach in the evening. Mrs Fannie Butler and little daughter of Gordon Neb is in the city the guest of Mrs Mattie Anderson 450 Everett St Little Mayoolo Collier of N 2nd street is on the sick list Mrs Clark of 10th and Freeman avenue who has been quite ill is much improved Mr. Wilby Square, of this city, in company with Silas Forest, of Oklahoma made our office a pleasant call Monday. Mr. Chas. W. Williams, of Washington, D. C., was a most pleasant caller Saturday afternoon of last week. Mr. Williams was originally from Burlington, Kas., and was a compositor upon our paper eleven years ago. He is now a compositor in the Government Printing Department at Washington, having passed a successful civil service examination four years ago. We are proud to know that this excellent young man is forging ahead. Mrs. Nanhie Smith, a prominent and leading citizen of Perry, Oklahoma, paid us a visit this week. Mrs. Smith is a Christian lady and is travel ing in the interest of Home Mission. She is deserving of due courtesies at the hands of the public. Mrs. Mary Handy, at the foot of Oakland avenue, who has been ill for sometime, is still very ill. Miss Adline Williams, of North 4th street, spent several days in Topeka, the past week. Mr. Sylvester Banks is soliciting for the A. C, L. Coal Co. It is hoped those in want of anything along the line of wood, coal, feed, flour, water, tiling, rock and sand, will remember that this young man is at your service. Mr. A. H Mills, a colored detective from Chicago, who has been on the police and detective force of that city for over twenty years, was in our city the past week to take back to Chicago one Miss Jessie Mills, (no relation) who is confined in Kansas City jail for robbery, committed in Chicago. In appearance Mr. Mills is an intelligent and brave looking gentleman. He called, in company with Mr. E. H. Winfy, from across the Kaw. TOPEKA, KAS. Miss Laura Anderson, of Leavenworth, is the guest of Miss N. Chiles this week. Miss Wilkerson, of St. Louis, has been the guest of Miss Gettrude Moody for the past two weeks. Mrs. America Harlan Turner left on Wednesday afternoon for several weeks stay in Leavenworth. The Ladies Sewing Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. M. Brown, East 12th. street. The Ne Plus Ultra Club met Saturday with Mrs. G. King, in the Sea Foam Block. Last Friday the Golden Rod Club spent a very pleasant evening with Miss Lizzie B. Cooper, at her residence in Highland Park. Miss Vevian Williams, of the Iadian Territory, is the guest of Miss Kathie rine Harris. Mrs. A. Williams entertained friends Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. F. J. Peck. The M. E. Surdav School pie nic at the Reform School Grove last Thursday, was a pleasant affair. Miss Lulu Smith is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary McLain left Thursday at ten o'clock to spend the summer in Chi cage. KANSAS. PRICE TWO CENTS the Country OMES OF OUR READERS IN CITIES. MISSOURI. Mrs. C. Bodenhamer, of 718 E. 8th. st. is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mollie Langston, of Topeka, was in the city last week the guest of her husband, D. W. Langston. Second Baptist Church gave a moonlight picnic at the residence of Mrs Taylor, rear of Charlotte street, last Thursday night, quite a nice time was enjoyed by all present. Rev Bacote spent a few days in Topeka this week. Mrs Coats, of Michigan avenue, is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Kincaid has opened up a restaurant and lodging house at No. 1419 W 9ta. street, where the largest and best 10 ceat meals in the twin cities can be obtained. Mrs. Dr. Holly, who has been visiting her parents in Washington, D. C., for the past two months, returned home to-day. Mrs. K. Wilson, of Kirkville, Mo., is in the city the guest of Mrs. R. Dagley, of 1306 Highland ave. Miss Mattie Dagley, of 1306, Highland avenue, will attend the annual session of the B. T. P. M., at St. Joseph, Mo., next week. The Ladies Christian Association will hold their sixth annual sermon on Sunday, at the Pilgrim Baptist church, corner Sixth and Charotte streets. Their pa tor, Rev. Edwards, will officiate. Miss Jenna Thornton, sister of Maud and Sadie L. Thornton, teachers in the public schools of Kansas City, Mo., died at their home at Washington Court House. Ohio, July 10th., 1900, aged 18 years. Mrs N Clark Smith of 11th and Charlot street is indisposed Prof Nutall of Independence Mo. was in the city a few hours Monday Messra Henderson and Randall left the city Monday for Colorado Minor Williams, a colored man, living at 3029 Allen avenue, died Tuesday morning at his home of heart failure, age 45 years, and single. Mr. P W. Upshaw of 633 Charlott St. is on sick list this week. NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE. Booker T. Waskingham writes that the effort to organize a National Negro Business League at Boston, August 23 and 24, is meeting with the most gratifying commendation and assistance from business men and women in every part of the country. It is to be understood that this organization is for colored people who are engaged in the most humble lines of business as well as for those who are engaged in the higher lines of trade. For people understand how many successful colored men and women there are who are engaged in business of all kinds in remote towns and who are succeeding in a quiet way. The object of this meeting will be to get hold of such people and give them such encouragement and advice as will enable them to do more and better business. At the same time a demonstration will be made of the enterprises of the race that will do more to help and strengthen it in the eyes of the world. All persons engaged in business who have not yet communicated with Mr. Washington, are urged to do so at Tuskegee, Alabama, at once. Such an effort deserves and should receive the hearty encouragement and assistance of every man and woman of the race interested in its future. POTATO CROP IN DANGER. Kaw Valley Potatoes Will Rot Unless Low Rates is Made. Kansas City, July 17 — Fifty members of the Kaw Valley Potato Growers' association and representatives of the Missouri Pacific, Rock Island, Kansas City Southern, Pittsburgh & Gulf, and Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroads, met at the Commercial Club yesterday and discussed the potato situation. The growers claimed that there are no fewer than 4,000 car loads of potatoes in the Kaw river valley, which will rot unless a 35 cent freight rate to southern points is allowed by the railroad companies. At the present time the north bound rate from Texas points to Kansas City i 35 cents, and they are of the opinion that the discrimination should not exist. Every phase of the question was discussed, but the railroad representatives off-red little encouragement. They finally took the matter under advisement. A NEW ORATOR Deputy Street Commissioner John Wilson, returned this week from Lincoln, Neb., where he had been attending the Grand Session of International Order of Twelve He delivered a very telling address in that city on the great possibilities of the negro, the benefits to be accrued by unity and concentration of forces. From a white exchange of that city we learn that he was quite enquent. The session was well attended and most of the officers were re-elected. American Citizen. ay AMERICAN CITIZEN PUBLISHING s™D PRINTING CO. ee Daily and Weekly 417 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY KANSAS eee ee TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION ‘Duily delivered by carrierper week. 10c. ‘Weskly ove year......... - --- 8150 Ee atered st the postoffice at Kansas City ‘Kans , as second class matter. WILLIAM McKINLEY, For President. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, ‘Vice President, STATE TICKET, For Geverner. W. E. STANLEY. For Lieutenant Governor, H. E. RICHER. For Associate Justice, W. A. JOHNSTON. For Secretary of State, GEO. A. CLARK. For Treasury, FRANK GRIMES. For Auditor, GEORGE E, COLE. For Attorney Geveral, A. A. GODARD. ‘For Supt. of Public Instructions. FRANK NELSON. For Insurance Cotnmissioner, W. V. CHURCH. For Congressinan at Large, CHARLES F. SCOTT. Fer Congressman First District, CHARLES CURTIS. For Congressman Second District, J.D. BOWERSOCK For Congressman Third District, GEO. W. WHEATLY. For Congressman Fifth District, W. A. CALDERHEAD. ‘For Congressman Sixth District, W. A KEEDER. For Congressman Seventh District, CBESTER 1. LONG COUNTY TICKET. Senator, 4th. District. JAMES K. CUBBISON. Representa.ive 9h District, H. A. BAILEY. 10th. District, G. L. COATES. Mth. Distriet, DAVID D. HUAG, County Attornes, E. A. ENRIGHT, Clerk District Court, : ALEX. GUNNING. Probate Judge, K. P. SNYDER. Superintendent Public Instraction, HENRY MEADE. Couaty Commissioner. First District—J. 8. PEREINS. THE CITIZEN, The oldest, one of the best and: most reliable Weekly papers for the race in the State An 2mexcelled Adversing Medium, office at 417, Minnesota avenue, Kansas City Kansas. Job Work, Bills, Programms, an¢ all kinds of printing done. Satis faction guaranteed or no go: Correspondence solicited from al parts of the country, AMERICAN CITIZEN PUB CO. 417 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Pees one le i aia ‘When cowardice is described as & Yeading feminine attribute somebody makes a huge mistake. Women dc the most daring things on record— ‘take chances which would appal a man ‘They may jump at the sight or mer mention of a harmless mouse, but they court death several times a year. It i ‘one of the traits which makes femir ine nature so puzzling. I have known wom en who were timid to a degree, unde ordinary circumstances, come forth ai heroines under the pressure of occa sion. A woman who shudders at th sight of a small cut from which bloo eorzes will often exhibit a marvelou: courage in a shocking accident. It ‘Deautiful to think that dependence car ‘be placed upon that species of reck Jessness which leads us into unneces ‘gary trouble. ‘Great Honor For German Crown Prince It is a great honor which the queen of Spain is paying to the young crown prince of Germany by investing him ‘with the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The order is one of the oldest in Europe. It was founded in 142g by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to commemorate his good fortune in “cleaning up” a large sum ‘of money in a deal in wool. The uni- form of the order is a cloak of scarlet, ined with ermine, and open at the throat to display the golden fleece and the motto of the order, which orna- ments the collar. The order belong: ‘of right to all the princes of Spain and Austria. Preserving Telegraph Poles. ‘A new method of preserving tele- graph poles is to surround the portion {nm the ground with an earthenware pipe like a drain pipe. Inte this space ‘Detween the pole and the pipe is soured a mixture of sand and resin. The American Citizen Directory OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, AND KANSAS CITY, MO. Church Directory, BAPTIST CHURCHES. African 8914 Hast 15th. street. Greenwood, 2005 Maderson Avenue. Highland Avenue, 1119 Highiand Ave Macedonian } Mission —_§ 216 East 21st. street. Missionary, 2605 Madison Avenue, Mt. Calvary, 15 northeast cor. Norton Avenue. Mount Gay, 2100 Wyoming Avenue. Mount Norish, 933 Bluff Street. Mount Olive, Villa. s e. cor. Gsrnett. Mount Zion, 908 Hickory Avenue. Mouat Zion. Primitive, 2815 Garnet street. Pilgrim, 705 Charlott. street. Pilgrim, Charlott between 6th and 7th Pleasant Green, East Forest. Round Top, Norton near 28th street. Bt James, 1411 East 18th street, St James Chapel, 518 High street. Bt, Marks, 1019 East 4th street. St. Pauls, 310 East th street. Second Baptist, Charlott, cor. 10th Vine Street, 1825 Vine street. CHRISTIAN CHURCH ist between Summit and Madison, Su Augus ine Mission, 1025 Troost ave METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Asbury Chapel, 1620 Cherry street Burns, 11th S W. Cor, Highland ave Ciark’s Chspel, 819.8. W. Boulevard Westport W, Prospect Place Cor. 23rd. King Solomon Mission 4th and Locust Colored Schools. Attucks 2108 East 18th street. Brace 8914 East 15th street, Douglass 27th N. £. Cor. N. Prospect Place. Garrison Forest 8. W Cor. 4th street, Lineoln Schooi 11th NW. Cor Camp- bell street. Lincoln High School 816 East 11th st Page Rochester N.E. Cor. Prospect Avenue. Penn 4241 Shas ve. Phillips 1917 Cherry street, Round Top 2817 Nerton Avenue. Business Directory. J. A. Wilson Jeweller 1016 W, 9th st. Chandler's Barber sbop,Semuel Chand- ler Prop. 8 LCienens Mgr 112 East 6th stre't. Restaurant Mrs Amus Prop. 114 East 6th street. Fields Barber Shop 102 East 6th stree Miller's Barber shop 118 East 6th Midland Barber Stop Hersy Parsop Proprietor 115 East 6in street, Pose Barber Shop Oarth & Warfield Proprietors 550 Grand Avenue. 0’ Bannon’ Barber Shop W.T. 0 Ban- on Proprietor 569 Grand Avenue. Manila Barber Shop Madison Bros Proprietors 709 Independence avenue. MeRay’s Barber chop Ben Mciay Proprietor 819 Independence avenue. Maupin’s Barber Shop 1832 B 18th et Brown’s Barber Shop 1329 E 18th st. Berry's Barber Shop 1482} E. 18th st Grocer, George Grear, Prop. 1211 E. Beh st, D. M. Mitebell, Barber Shop, 57¢ Grand ave. Langston’ Barber Sbop 718 East Sth st Walker's Parber Shop 806 Kast 12h at H. J. George, baiber shop, 1307 w 9th, st. } Cowden s Barber Shop, 704 East 12ths! Restaurant J. W, Gordon Prop. 554 Grand avenue. Restaurant H Powel Proprietor 572 Grand avepue. Restaurant Ardiew Clk Proprietor 728 Independence ave. Saratoga Cafe L. Mason I coprietor 805 Independence ave. Chicago Cafe H Compton Proprietor V6 erst 12th street Physicians and Surgeons. Drs. Shannon and Lambiight 1215 E. 18th st. Dr. J.N. Bireh 1899 F. 18th st. Dr. T. ©. Unthank 1283 Independence Ave. Dr. L.J.Holly 1112 Campbell st. Rising Suu J.F. Cole, Editor, L. W, | Woed. Baws ger 117 W. tb st. Grocery, A. Weth, Prey “ath and Holmes. arpINETTATOy rc | The State of Kansas, County of Wy- andotte, #8. In the matter of the estate of Taylor ‘McDonald, deceased. In the Probate Court 1n and for said County. Notice 1s hereby gtven that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned, on the estate of Teylor WeDonsld, late of said county, decess. ed, by the Honorable, the Probate Covrt ‘of the County and State aforesaid, dated the drd. day of March.a, p..1900, Now, ‘all persons having elaims against the said estate, are hereby notified that they amust present the same tothe undersigs ed for allowance within ove yeer from the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such es tate, and that if such claims be not ex. hbited within’ tree years after the dat fof ssid letters, they shall be foreve barred. I. F. BRADLEY. Administrator of the estate uf Tayic MeDonaid, deceased. Kaneas City, Bas., March 20th., 1900, In wiiness whereof the undersigned Probate Judge in and for the County of Weyandoite, State of Kansas, have hereto set mv hand, and affixed the seal of the ssid Probate Court, this 18th. day of Mereb, a. p., 1900, ' K.P, SNYDER, ‘Probate Judge KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Enterprises. A.C.L. Coal Co. Main Office 42 Mima. Ave. IF. Henderson, Mgr. D, W. White Purniturestore, 420 Minn. Ave. J.LW Jones Grocery 400 Oa¥iand Ave M. Gordon Department site 1009 N orn Chirk & Lee, Junk store, 104 ne rth 8rd, st. Kunsas (ity Kansas Soap Works, 4th. st., between Onklaod and Freeman, J. R. McClain, Grocer,1700 0 th. st. J-R, Rucker, Buteher, 1609 n 16th, 6 Douglsss Hospital, 312. Washington ave., Miss L. V. Ashton, Matron. CHURCHES. METHODIST. St. James A. M. E., cor. 71h. and Ann St. James M. E., Freeman ave., be tween 9th and 10th. C.M.E. Oakland ave., bet, 4th. an¢ 5th. cumeriax. Sth. St. Christian, cor. Everett an sib, 9th, St. Christian, cor. 9th. and Ne braske. Barrist. Ist, Buptist, corner Sih. and Nebraska avenue. Metropotitan Baptist, cor. 9h. and Washington. Mt, Zion Baptist, Virginia ave,, be tween 4'h, and 5b. Mt. Pleaswnt, 8rd. st., between Oak land na Jersey. Rose Hill, Jerrey ave. bet Mh. an orb, Pleasant Green, Wood St. and Split log ave. King Solomon Baptist, Srd avd Stat inn. aan aene ny Dyson House 440 Minnesota Ave, Restauran's, J. W. Johnson's 6th and State. Mrz, Holl 507 Minn, Ave. Mrs. Sarah Thurstoo 1414 5th et. Me Gees 448 Minn. Ave. E, Stoakes 1510 N. 3rd st, BARBERS J.T. Roberts & ‘lucker, 507 Minnes sota aveore, J, Gross, 412 Afinresota avenne, G, McClellsn. 613 Mionesota ave. MT. Comer, 608 Minnesota ave. Robt. Keith, 315 Minnesota ave. MM. Pattison, 1603 north 3rd. st. SHOEMAKER, Lon McAdams, 3483 Minnesota ave, D.W. Wynre, 869 Mionesota ave. Lewis Blenebard, North 6th., State Line. Wilken, Sth. st. be'ween Nebrasks and State. J. W. Ready, No. 1600} n 10th, st. aus. M. & 0.,1306 north 8:b. street. Sons o1 Protection, State and 6th. puves, Wyandotte Drug Store, 1512 north Din, s'reet. poctors. S. H. Phompson, 181. north 5th, st. G. H. Brown, 1010 Freeman ave, Jordan, 610 Minnesora ave. -anrists. 0. J, Brooks, 70, New York Lif Building. TEACHERS OF FRENCH AND ELOCUTION Arthur A. Anderson, 541 State Ave. CORT a PACIFIC “eS S ay. IDR BRS a Eee SHORTEST LINE ACRUSS ™* COMTINENI ‘The Union Pacific ‘The Original Over land Route’ always was, and i, today the shortest and best Line to the west Two splendid fast trains leave Kanna: City daily over this old established line. No change of cars between Kansas City and Denver, Ogilen or Sen Francisco All trams solidly vestibuled and tully ‘equipped with latest improved Reclining Chair Cars free and Puliman Palace sleeping cars. Meals served in Pullman ‘Palace dining cars on the restaurant piex ‘at prices most reasonable. All cars light- ed with the celebrated Pintsch Lig)t Only tine ruaving. two trains, with out chacge from KapsasCity 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 hav. Tearned all about special inducements and attractions offered by the Union Pa. cific. For full informa ion in regard to low .rates time. ete., call on or address J. B. FRAWLEY, Gen Agt., Union Pacific, 1000 Main street, Bangas Cit. Mo Publication Notice. i arene, Lee. Wyandotte County. Ks. Inthe Distrie: Court of said County, Joseph Law, Pleintiff, v=. ara Law, Defendant. ‘The above named defendant, Marin Law, will take notice that she has bees sued by the above named plainti, Jos Law, in the above named court, where the petition of the said plaintif! is now fon file, praving for a divorce agains you, the above named defendant, for ‘causes set out in said petition, and that unless yeu auswer said petition on or be- fore the 7th. dey of August, 4 p.. 1900. the sane will be taken as troe and judg: ment thereon rendered accorninely. di- vorelag you from sald plaintiff, and dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between you B.S. SMITH Attorney for Plaintiff. line ey hee ' . Finest Barber Shop in the City. Ihair Cutting, 25¢, Baths, 15e., Shaving, 10¢., New- ly Remodeled Bath Kooms, Porcelain Tabs __ Oe /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 DEALER IN, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Etc., ==> PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILFT ARTICLES W.B. RAYMOND. Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in UNDERTAKERS SUPPLIES FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HUURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THESICK AND WOUNDED Undertaking Kuoms, 431 Minnesota ave, —‘Letepnone West 32. Factory Lor st St., and Riverview ave. Telepehone 2¢ KANSAS CITy KANSAS SoS ee \Secure Tickets ews Blandohard Sac." |Chicago, Milwaukee No. 6, Sta eLine, K.C. x.| &St. Paul Ry. Does all kinds of Boot = Bho. ..:AND YOU GET... work. He does first class hano| cy * work, and also has one of the ‘very Sleepers: & Ghair latest_and best Shoemaker’s machine Cars and guarantees the best and the eT s sheapest work in the quickest twe!] OEWICMGO Ie appivboomea a acca oat Sac | all intermedsate points ‘The shortest, ft. pes encngenar yang oprange-—rlampdlne sear 4 McKAY’S RESTAURANT, ALNo. 6, State Line, can be found ene of the ‘best Mtestaurants in the Twin ities. Meals served on short netics to order, board and lodging $3.00 per week. Ice Crenm.Cakes, and Pies every Sunday. The restacrant is in a splendid ‘ocation for the convenience of its pa- trons to any part of the two cities MRS, McKAYS, Proprietres * RAILROAD NOTICES. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY ,SUM- MER EXOURSIONS. piapeoiee retreated To Pueblo, Col rado Springs and Den: Yer and returo, special sumer excur. sions June 21, July, 8, 9. 16, 18, and Anwust 2 final re'urn linsit October Bt, $19 for the round trip. Summer tourist tickets on sale every day trom June 1 to September 15, ia clusive, tinal return lunit Oct, 31, round trip $25. Homeseekers’ excursions to westert and southwestern points on June 5 and 19, July 3 aud 17, August 7 aud 21. tick- ets govd for twenty-one days, at rate of ore fare plus §2, for the round trip, ‘Tickets to St. Paul and Minneapvtis at 821 for the round trip. good g:ing any day, returmag any time up to October 1 "Very low raes to other northera points. Special excursions June 21, July 7, 8 9 10 and 15, and August 2. to St. Paul. Mioneapolis, Round trip at815.55. Du- uth an the Superiors at 89-85. Water ville, Minn., $14.40. Guod to return Oc tober 31, 1900. From Jui 1 special rouad trip «xcur sioos to Ogden and Sait Lake City at $50.00 Liberal ston every Good to re turn until October 31. Jane 20 to 25 Wiotlrid and return $6.60 duly 7 to 20, Ottawa au! retara $1 65, For partieul rs call or address, £. 8. JEWETT. Passenger nod Ticset Agent. City ticket office No. 901 Main street, Kunsas Ciy, Mo. This paper or some Negro paper should be in every Negroes home to keep posted on what the race is doing. As this is the only Negro Daily in this part of the country it ought to receive hearty su, port. THE CELEBRATED SACK SOAP Go to C. W. Clodfelters grocery, No. 68 Central Ave. and purchase a bar of his wonderful soap snd give it atria! and you will use no other. No housekeeper should be without it. ‘Half Rate Excursion. (Plos two dollars) twice a month via Union Pacitic to points in Colorado, Wy oming. Uteb, Idabo. Montana and Wash- ington. Cal! us up “Phone 1109, or ext! at office 1,000 Main street, and let us tell you all aboutthese excursions, Short line tu Salt Like” The Union Pacitic of course; hours quicker time. All the comforts of home Ticket of fice 1,000 Main street, Telephone 1109. Remember Dining Curs on the Union Pacific that now starts from Kanens City daily. Unexcelied service, restaurant plan Ticket offlee 1,000 Mam street. Kansas City, Mo. elk i telcos dee Eating twelve mince pies betwee: Christmas day and Twelfth day is sai to insure the eater twelve lucky o happy months Curing the followin year. You Are Earnestly: Requested to Uall at The C.F. WILLNER, f | t AND rn Carpe O., Looated at 618 and 620 Minnesota Avenue, To ispect the largest and most complete line of In the city, at prices that will convince you that your money will go further here than elsewhere. We make it an especial effort to please and ther-by retain your patromige and also your recommendation for your freads patronage. WESEL.ON TIME PAYMENTS and know that OUR TERMS WILL SUIT YOU, and will be glad to show you OUR STOSK. We carry everything in the line of FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, OLL CLOTH, LINOLEUMs,SHADES,LAMPS, DINNER and TOILEC SETS, alsa complete tine of RANGES and GASO- LINE SIOVES. Don't forget tre nnmber and name, THE C. F. WILLYER, We sell tue Celebrated Kroeger Piano. Faroiture and Carpe’ 0, 618. 620 MINNESOTA AVENUE. (Telephone W 130 ) \ SIMPLY GRAND! Is the exclamation of all who have reviewed the latest designs ani WALL PAPER, ae 527 Minnesota A 527 Minnesota ‘Avente. LEINBACH. ne Wall Paper and Paint Company, Where Mouldings, Oils and Glass can also be found and at the most reasonable prices When you wish Wall Paper of the best quality at the lowest prices, don’t fail to call on Leinbach, he will treat you al! oght 2 i OER en Secure Tickets «++ VIA TRE.... ‘Chicago, Milwaukee | &St, Paul Ryman .+»-AND YOU GET.... 3 Sleepers: & Ghair Cars ooseTOin. * CHICAGO sed all intermedesto polats The shortest, iulcbeet sod bes line to Chilocethe, Ot tumwa, Cedar Rapids, ubnque, and Ls Crosse and Cedar Rapids, Rocktord and Freeport: «»++Pessenger Station at.... jz2nd St. and Grand Ave. Take Westport Cable, City. Ticket Clee, H10 Main tree Ridge Building. A. B. BRIDGES Gon'l. Southweste coe ¥. J. LERCHPass-nger Agent. Gice 9158luin Se. Kaosas City es an Evening of Recreation VISIT THE MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, : : Porters and Waiters Musical — CLUB! 1009, St. LOUIS AVENUE, 1009. Kansas City, : - - : Missouri. T2F" Ibis the swellest place in the city ey A. C.L. COAL CO., - IS HEADQUARTERS FoR— THE CHEAPEST PRICES The Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits . and the promptest deliveries, er GE THEIR PRICES ON COAL, WOOD, fEED, FLOUR, asv BUILDING . STONE, Wholesale and Retail. Ovfiee 492, Minnesota Ave. ‘Tel. 152 West. s@p-Yard and Storage 917 and 919 No th 3rd. St. EF. HENDERSON Manager. MONEY FOR OLD SOLDIERS I wun: BUY The additional Homestead Claims of all Soldiers or Sailors who served in the Union army or oavy, their widows or minor heirs. Who filed a Hom stead claim of less han 160 ser-s of sand prior to June 2and., 1874? Such persons are entitled to enongh more lard, including the vumber of acres embraced in theit original entry, without living upon it, 0 make 160 acres. If ther homestended 80 acres, hey are entitled 10 80 more, f 40 acres 120 more, if 189 acres, one sere more, or any other number as it may acpear. By Iate rulings and decisions its not necessary that final proof should have been made on their original entry. that is, they are now entitled to such addi- tional rights if ‘heir homestead was abacdoned. canceled or relinquished, and ail ransfers can be made at their bomvs, Lefore a Notary Public. All such e'aims am prepaied to buy and will pay the highest market. price in ‘cathy AT ONCE, Will bay fractional claims even if not more than one acre each. If yon did not make a home: stead fling you have no elaim to sell. ‘This land is vonrs and don't wait but come to this offien at once and get ful particuiars concerning this land. {tis to your own interest to do x0. AMERICAN Crrizex OFFICE, aa Weatdie hence : *: A MODERN Restaurant e Good Meals Cooked to Order, COLD LUNCHES ON SHORT NOTICF. 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 fini delizious Ice Creams, Kemember the number, 504 Nebraska Avenue, MRS. H. M. G. SPENCER, Proprictress. KANSAS CITY, - = KANSAS. “WE KNOW OUR BUSINESS,” YES! WE Do. : GoTo ’ J. W. JOHNSON’S | The only Ice Cream Parlors im the two Kansas Cites where you can get the Bestlee Ura am Soda, and lee Creams, Fine « unch, Pies, Cakes 2 Confectionaries Special attention paid to Churches, Lodges and parties. Tce Cream, wholesale, 75-to 90 cts. per gallon. Don't{fail to give 0s acall. Corner 6th. and State streets, KANSAS CITY. = KANS THE os . . American l IZen, We are Americans thro’ and thro’, Fear'ess we'll follow the Red, White and Blae, Even tho’ it lands us in Tim-bue-too. The Great Rupnb iean Song and Song Book for 1900, 20 Inspiring Songs, Werds and Music, all for 25e. Stamps taken. Agents. wanted. MeCallip Music Co , Columbus, Ohio. Publication Notice. First pubiished the 19th, day of Jun 1900. Im the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Brantty Mell, Plaintiff, vs Gussie Sell, Defendant. State of Kansas to Gussie Bell. You will hereby take notice that youbave been sued im the District Court of Wyan- dotte County, Kansas, for an absolute divorce on the grounds of abandonment, ‘and unless you answer an or bafore the lth. day of Jply, a. p., 1900, or demur or otherwise effect, the allegation tbere- ‘in will be tsken as true and judgment will be rendered as prayed for - gainst you, JOHNSON & FRYE, Atty, a, Geomersfor Plant tes}, A. lerk _-, Aitess, A. Guxxixe, Distrie FOR MALARIA, CHILLS AND FEVER. The Best Prescription Is Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic ; The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every Bo‘tle, So That the People May Know Just What They Are Taking. Imitators do not advertise their formula knowing that you would not buy their medi- cine if you knew what it contained. Grove’s contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct proportions and is in a Tasteless form. The Iron acts as a tonic while the Quinine drives the malaria out of the system. Any reliable druggist will tell you that Grove’s is the Original and that all other so-called «Taste- less” chill tonics are imitations. An analysis of other chill tonics shows that Grove’s is superior to all others in every respect. You are not experimenting when you take Grove’s—its superiority and excellence having long been established. Grove’s is the only Chill Cure sold throughout the entire malarial sections of the United States. No Cure, No Pay. Price, soc. Kaa He thinks he lives, but he’s a dead ZL <~s one. No peaoe is really alive whose Za SI liver is oe ape oe winter > most people spend nearly all their time 4S in warm, ey houses or offices or MON ¢ workshops. any don’t get as much VA : exercise as they ought, and body 2 WS knows that people gain weight in AIS =D winter. As a rule it is not sound (ie 2 Ferg), weight, but means a lot of flabby fat EaGeeae em Pie »g and useless, rotting matter favag pueeeernitee —_tenee? the body when it ought to have been Cee ee me? §«driven out. But the liver was over- a eect’ burdened, deadened—stopped work. There Sane 5 84 you are, with a dead liver, and spring is the | v time for resurrection. Wake up the dead! Get all the filth out ates system, and get ready for the summer’s trials with clean, clear blood, body, brain free from bile. Force is dangerous and destructive unless used in a gentle persuasive way, and the right plan So eT ee ee eee ee Seine life and work with eles pe to: Severs cnnetete 450 owes Son Get a box to-day and see how: quickly you be BROUGHT BACK TO NEW LIFE BY fea bs an : ct) Noles > CANDY CATHARTIC i - eS p= : mei 10, OSA RSE Sy = Kos ALL 25c. 50c, STF RTHE DRUGGISTS “To any ncedy moral suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Addcess Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. e i OLD RIO, 10 Ibs. 97 | Sc AME OQMOE Rbk casas uit ater PSOUb eevee i cgi SOgRAL RE PACE PAA WDE cr acini Bice eens a | «os Wholeanie Polega.gn git Riedsotturaisare-p ivi, Ressyiesstscteat is Vcc nif eaviansac meiotee sats, “Thontatae se ngesale. COCK SRA STE: ‘eordfftd eae Sees oe er | FAs Catalogue sae OS, 60m PES Sire yon at wecent oa Four purchares. $9.37. iS 1S A. Gain Gow: 1 { 7 ROSCER SESE ROUSE, 2” MINNEAPOLIS: MINN. Eee oe tneeaMEeeee aa “ Straight as the Crow Flies” 70 Kansas City and the Gulf. Inproved Train Service. Two Trains Daily, Shortest Ine and Quickest Time co Kansas City,Pittsburg, Joplin, Ft, Smith, Texarkana, Shreveport, Through Sleeper to Houston and Galveston. Bome Seekers’ Excursions South First art ‘Third Tuesdays of Each Month. ‘SUMMER RESORTS. ‘Visit Mt. Mena, Ark., (Rich Mt. Sta- tion). Most delightfal Summer Resort to be found. 3,000 feet above the sea. Modern Hotel and Cottages, Beautiful Scenery and Pure Water. ‘Siloam Springs, Arie, is one of the dest Batural Summer Resorts in the South. The place abounds in spring of curative waters and nature has made ivan ideal spot. Cheap Rates to Above Points. Write for illustrated folder, 5. G. WARNER, G. P.& 7. A. J. H. MORRIS, Travi. Pass. Agt., Kansas City, Mo. New Kalfe Sharpencs ‘Two Montana men have patented a handy knife sharpener, which has a pair of small grindstones inserted in movable jaws, with a system of gear- ing inside a casing, to which the jaws are attached, a crank being used to re- volve the train and turn the stones rapidly over the blade to be sharp- ened. Red Cross Ball Blue fs the best in the world. Large 2-oz. package Sc. Philipte Manor House. This is an interesting relic because of its associations with Mary Philipse, the first love of George Washington. It was an imposing stone mansion in Yonkers, N. Y., part of it being built in 1682, and the remainder in 1745. It has wide halls and antique wains- coting. Ladies Can Wear Shoes. ‘One size smaller after using Allen's Foot- Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,sweating, sching fect, ingrowing nails, corns and bunfons, Allaracgiats and shoe stores, Areas Alien. Olmsted, Le Rov, NY Japan's Harbor Plans. Japan is preparing for extensive har- bor improvements, $30,000,000 to be spent on the harbor of Tokio alone, during the next ten years. On the har- bor of Kobe about $12,000,000 more will be expended, and on six others from $2,700,000 to $4,200,000 each. COLORADO VS. SWITZERLAND. a arate Switzerland, “The playground of Eu- rope,” is visited annuafly by over 15, 000 American tourists and invalids. Why? While the Alps have isolated peaks such as Mont Blanc (15,781 feet), and the Matterhorn (14,836 feet), the mean elevation of the highest Alpine chain 4s from only 8,000 to 9,000 feet. Colo- rado possésses more than 120 peaks ‘over 13,500 feet in altitude, of which no fewer than thirty-five peaks range from 14,000 fect upward. In the whole of Europe, there are not over twelve ‘mountain peaks of note. The highest village in Europe is Avers Platz in Switzerland (7,500 feet); the highest inhabited point in Europe fs the Hospice of St. Bernard in Switzerland (8,200 feet). _In Colorado the mining town of Leadville, with 15,000 inhabitants, 1s 10,200 feet above sea level; other mining camps are still higher and some gold and silver mines are worked at an altitude of over 12,- 000 feet. The highest wagon road in Europe fs said to be the Stelvio Road in Switzerland (9,170 feet). In Colorado the rallroads cross the crest of the continent at Fremont Pass (11,328 feet), Marshall Pass (10,852 feet) and Tennessee Pass (10,433). Switzerland does not possess, even In the famous St. Gothard line, any railroad en- gineering surpassing, if equaling, these. ‘There are wagon roads over numerous passes in Colorado ranging from 12,- 000 feet upwards, the highest being ‘Mosquito Pass (13,700 feet). In Switzerland the cog-rallroad from Vitznau to the sum=nit of the Rigt Kulm (5,900 feet) has a length of four ‘and a half miles, in which the ascent {s 4,072 feet. In Colorado the cog-rail- road from Manitou to the summit of Pike’s Peak (14,147 feet) has a length of eight and three-quarter miles, in whieh the ascent 1s 8,100 feet, or an average of 846 feet per mile, the maxi- mum grade being 1,820 feet. One class of Switzerland's finest scenery is along the Via Mala, the Schyn Pass and Urnerioch, In Colo- rado, the Canon of the Arkansas with the Royal Gorge, the Black Canon of the Gunnison, the Canon of the Ric do las Animas, the Canon of the Grand River and others, are all much longer, quite as grand as and more varied in character than the best passes in Switzerland. The walls of the Canons of the Grand River, the Gunnison and the Arkansas rise to a sheer height of more than 2,000 feet. ‘As Colorado can be reached by at east one railroad—the Burlington—tn one night from elther Chicago or St. Louis, it 1s hard to understand why more Americans do not travel West instead of East in search of health and a Prince Kupert’s Dislikes. Prince Rupert, the heir to the throne * Bavaria, dislikes the atten- tions of the White Rose league of Eng- land, Wnich, because it recognizes the claims of the Stuarts to the British throne, persists, much to his disgust, in styling him “the rightful prince of Wales.” Sea Serpent Comes Ashore. An Atlantle City dispatch says: A large green sea serpent with full red Ups, a double row of teeth and brown curly hair came ashore here and was killed with a club. This particular sea serpent is not large enough to be anything but a mild accessory to the opening of the season, belng only 12 ‘feet loug. Prof. J. N. Stone of Ohio, an eminent seientiet, who Js stopping here, said it was of the Moray species | from: the warm waters of the Azores. Ridicalous Mistake, At many of the flag raisings in this country there are pennants unfolded on the same poles, and generally the mistake of placing the pennant at the top, over the flag, is made. This ts very irritating to the regular navy men, who regard such an act in their ranks as deserving of dismissal, 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 Shoo Stores, 25¢. Sample sent FREE. Ad- dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. ¥. Sealy taille deena he Here Is a somewhat personal birth notice recently printed by the Silver- ton, Colo,, Standard: “Born—To the wife of Pat Smith, a boy. The boy favors his old dad in several ways, Viz.: He's bald, has a red nose, takes to a bottle Iike a bumblebee to a lump of sugar, makes a great deal of noiso for the money he spends and won't work.” Rovert Flournoy, Brickyard, Ala, wrote: T consider no remedy equal to Dr. Modett's ‘TearmiNa (Teething Powders) for the trrita- Lions of teething and the bowel troubles of our Southern country, Internal Baths Eaeattal Internal baths when properly taken are often more essential than external baths. The four avenues of elimina- tion must remain unobstructed if per- fect health 1s to be obtained or re- tained, thus being free to perform the functions that nature has intended — June Ladies’ Home Journal. ‘The Hest Prescription for Chitte and Fever is a bottle of Gova's Tasreness Chins. Tose.” Tels simply trom and guintee tt Stasiedoes form. Nocureuo pay.” Price Sas. Minister and Business Man. Dr, John W, Hamilton, recently chosen a bishop of the Methodist Epis- copal church, Is a vigorous advocate of temperance and an upnolder of the rights of women, He 1s described by the Boston Globe as “a rather rare combinatioa of devout minister of the Gospel and acute man of business.” Hall's Catarrh Care {saconstitutional cure. Price, 70. Boat Service Abandoned. Visitors to London this year will be unable to take the delightful steam- boat trip up the river to Richmond and Kew. For the first time in sixty years there will be no service on the ‘Thames, owing to the inability of the steambort company to make satisfac- tory ter-1s with the officials of the ‘Thames Conservancy, who control the landing piers.—New York Sun. Are You Troubled with Dandeatt? If s0, got a bottle of Coke Dandruff Cure All druggists aud barbers. $1.0). Fakers Would Cocree Enumerators. Charles 8. Wilbur, superintendent of the census for New York, refuses to ‘make the names of the enumerators ‘public because they are already in de- mand by advertisers who want to use them to solicit and push various schemes while they are doing their census work.—Indianapolis News. iso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as scourh cure.—J. W. O'Bures, 322 Third Ave, N., Minneapolis, Mina, Jan. 6, 1900 ikea eae eitalaa giniaia Fred Washington Atkinson, princt- pal of the high school at Springfield, ‘Mass., who is now studying the meth- (ad Gh tha Andanctal sebeole ct ten south, preparatory to taking up his new duties as the first American su- perintendent of public instruction in the Philippines, stands six feet and four inches tall in his stockings, and is straight as an arrow. ‘Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrap. ee ea ete es Aavectines for 6 Toten Cephas Roberts of Winsted, Conn., who bas advertised for a thler—pref trabiy “one hat hag. beet in. state brison for two yeara”—to occupy & house and farm he offers for rent, makes the explanation that he would tratch the Ublet, whereas by not wateb- ing the alleged honest men he has had {or tenants he haa come out loeer Whee “ at ee eee Bearer cant dee ale roe Hot Raoegh Mita An Episcopal church in Boston wit have to answer a suit brought against it because it is not “high” enough. Some years ago a bequest was left to the church on condition, that it eon- form to a certain standard of ritualism, ‘The pastor labore? to fulfill the condi- tion, but has never succeeded, and now Bre ae ca dee cae ae, iedorr "buf sou want Good digestion chew Beeanaa's Pepsin Gum. A Curious Vegutmbio Gratt. ‘M. Henri Laridan. head gardener of Longport in the Aisne, France, has succeeded in grafting the tobacco plant on potato tubers. The process, which Tequires care, is fully described in La Nature. ‘The handsome ornamental to- bacco plant Nicotiana colossea varie- gata can be reared more easity in this way—London Globe. pee Neth Pema tine asnaee Hisspravonss, the Uertcare for corms eta Selig American Frogs Abroad, One man connected with the Phila- delphia 200 has crossed the Atlantic fifty times in charge of animals, He has sold many huge American frogs at $2.50 each to owners of German estates to be used for “decorative pur- poses” in the ponds and lakes. The basso profundo of our bullfrogs is highly valued abroad, It you wish to have beautiful white clothes ask for Red Cross Ball Blua ; ‘ARansas Hews Motes. i Socoesecosossoes: Tola has landed a glass factory. | Kansas hay is going to Ohio this summer, | ‘The chinch bug has moved over inte the corn field, | A hold-your-wheat circular is travel- ing about Kansas, A new bed of gypsum has been found in Butler county. ‘The joints are having their days of trial at Cherryvale now. | Salina’s street fair fund was in- ereased $350 in three days. | An Audobon society has been formed in the state reform school. | ‘The product of Kansas creameries last year was worth $035,831.21. | ‘The apple crop, itis feared, will be too good this year to use for elder. Hutchinson points to its sa’t as an inducement for a pickling factory. ‘The gulf route will transport a large. part of the Kansas wheat to Europe. A spiritualist is working Southern Kansas as a “psycometric inspirator.”’ ‘The Lanyon smelter men have bought the entire issue of the new lola gas bonds. Charles Blood Smith is the first man in Topeka to negotiate for an ator ee A bunch of orphan children from New York were pro-rated last week at Severy. ‘The report of the state auditor shows that Kansas has 815,111 wagons and 93,080 buggies. | A Wichita woman whose mame was Summers has married a man whose name is Winters, A men at Highland paid $110 ex- press charges on five crates of Belgian eee | Ex-Governor Leedy’s Missouri mines, it has turned out, ran considerably more to salt than to zine. Mrs. Carl Vrooman, wife of the Pop- ulist leader of Labette county, is a niece of Adlai E, Stevenson. Frank W. Elliott of the Troy ‘Times has gone to Paris in the interest of the Louisiana purchase exposition. George Conklin, who fought with the Twentieth Kansas, was recently killed while hunting near Girard. Fifty marriage certificates were is: sued in Shawnee county last month and only twenty-five divorees were granted. - €.W. Mayo has quit the editorship of the ue Mound Sun to gather in one or two of the millions that are said to be in the Belgian hare industry. The Santa Fe has changed its west: ern Kansas division point from Cool {idge to Syracuse, to more evenly divide ‘the distance between Dodge City and Ea Junta, Reports from the corn belt of Kan: | sas show that the growing crop is badly in need of rain and that, unless rain “comes within a week or so, the erey will be greatly damaged, Dr. §. 8, Noble of Wichita fears that his brother, Rev. Mr. W. A. Noble, is one of the vievims of the Boxer upris “ing in China. lie was stationed as s missionary at Piang Yang. ‘The supreme court has handed dow a decision in which it holds that a jus tice of the peace has no right to tale a cash bond for the appearance of a de | fendant in a criminal ease. | All of the fall bearers at the funera |of Noble Prentis were Kansans. Thes were: George W. Martin, John Gil more, Eugene FE. Ware, F. L, Vande grit, W. H, Rossington and R. E Stout. Salina is overrun with strangers whe are returning from the harvest field of Western Kansas. A large number of the men are hobos and ave causing some trouble in towns in that part o the state. ‘The old soldiers of the gus belt ir Southeastern Kansas have organized what they call a Gas Belt Reunion | Association and will hold thelr reunior at Tola on August 22-24. The loca | Somenttice will furnish straw abd tent | for all. ‘The assessed value of all property ix Kansas this year is $242,000.00, an in | erense of $15,000,000 in twelve months Of this total real estate contribute {$221,000,000; railroads, telegraph anc telephones, €59,000,000, and persona property, $55,000,000. According to information given ou! by Beeretacy Swan, of the state boar¢ of health, there is not a sifgl | physician located in Norton county | Kansas. It is also noted that ther are fewer deaths there than in any | other county in the state according t¢ population, | ‘the supreme court of Kansas, in the | ease of the Kernstett boy of Harper county, aged 16, who murdered hi [Se aed, mere | young to hang, and Kernstett will re ceive the full penalty, which is a sen ence for life. Elmer May, one of the best know: band men in the west, died at Hutehin | son of heart trouble. ° For many sear he has been manager of the Hutchinsor ‘band. He has figured in all of the | band tournaments and eontests of con sequence which have occured in or nea | Kansas in years, | Miss Josie Dean was taken to the in | saneasylum from Neodesha. the othe | day suffering from the remarkable de Jusion that she ig compelled to sit on a [Pattoscoreant oes pease, Ek jis but 15 years old and has been work | ing iu w hotel Kkitehen. ‘The Captain U. G, MeAtexander, wh sailed for China with General Chaife isa Kansas man, his home havin doen in MePherson. In the Cuban wa he received special mention for gallan try under fire. While he is in Chins his wife will remain with her sister Mrs. Joba D. Milliken at MePherson An effort is being made to organiz abranch of the League of America Sportsmen at Emporia. The ebief ob ject of this organization is the protec tion of game and the enforcement o game laws; laws which are treate with very little consideration in thi state. ed face - CRESS ; ai Zor Tetons ond Children. a a Cn | : aS eens the Kind You Have esate ew a Always Bou ht caesar ae Sees eeceee Bears the INFANTS “CHILDREN [f Si . | Promotes Digestion Cheerful- I ignature ness and Rest.Contains neither ||) f }| Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. \ 0. || Nor NARCOTIC. 3 «| 2 pee . oan . Aperfect Remedy For Constipa- i ? Use thetinie ef | ssseuitoosor Suse | For Over Fac Simile Signature of \§ = | vvon, | = Thirty Years LLG eee 2 own POASTOR “re cemraun, Sete new ee cry. ago 1 Fee DR. MOFFEITS @ Allavsinitetion, Aids Digestion, p DR. MOFFELT'S ‘Ailays irritation, Aids Digestion, Grad) Rerulates the Bowels, 2 Stengthens the Child, estas TEETHINA, Scie of BAB (Teething Powders) TEETHINA Relieves the Bowes a Pi a ‘Troubles of Children of —% tgs Costs only 25 cents at Druggists, ANY AGE. CEA LADSS or matt 25cents oC, J, MOFFETT, M. D., ST.LOUIS, MO, TTT When Answering Advertisements Kindly CVG} ie ess S Mention This Taper. mas als NS Ee eae eR BETTER |W. N. U. Kansas City, No, 20,1800 Re ates S-risovs-cunr FOR. Puen Cue agen uaa Ean ee i sire taisomaats Eye call SRST sacle ty ‘War Draws Faddist Audiences, Modern warfare draws large audl- ences. From all over the world men and women of wealth and leisure flock ‘to the scenes of military operations as they would to a new play or opera. ‘One of General Otis’ tasks in the Phil- {pines has been to keep sightseers from coming to Manila. A wail has gone up from South Africa, where the influx of tourists has been so great that it ‘has hampered military operations, Sees Crime Prevalent in Berlin. "Crimes of violence, whose per- petrators have remained undiscovered, have become so common in Berlin and its neighborhood that the Prussian ministry of the interior has given or- ders that all violent deaths shall be Teported at once to a special bureau, which shall decide whether the local or the Berlin police shall take up the case and in certain instances shall set its ‘own detectives to work. A Queer Advertisement. In an English contemporary 1s the following advertisement of a shooting school: “Forty acres in extent. Gun fitting a specialty. Instructions in the art of shooting. Patent try guns and targets. Most realistic coverts. Prac- tice given at driver birds, high pheas- ants, etc. Any nucrber of sportsmen can be accommodated. Experienced /gun fitters and instructors always in attendance.” pepe eae ‘The average counterfeit bill shows Detter work on the right-hand side than on the left. More care 1s taken to make the work accurate, because unless a man fs left handed it 8 use~ tomary in counting a pile of bills to hold the left ends down and turn up only the right ends. The assistant tell- er in city banks now reverses the process and turns the bills with bis left hana. ‘The Rocket. ‘The first locomotive engine which Proved a practical success was pro- duced by the two Stephensons, and was called the Rocket. In October, 1829, It received the prize offered by the directors of the Liverpool & Man- chester railroad, and the question as to the superiority ot the locomotive steam engine as a motive power was then settled. Johann Strauss’ Manuscripts, Mt has taken a year to sift through ‘the manuscripts left by Johan. Strauss. His executors have found com- plete a ballet, “Cinderella,” which will be performed next fall at the Berlin opera house; an operetta, and eight sets of waltzes, besides many pieces for former operas which he did not use. ‘Qeie ‘inate: Webelos Ave Sapenien. ‘The superiority of <extile fabrics made in Bradford, England, is due to their finisb, in which regard American fabrics are lacking. The Bradford su- periority is due in great measure to the moisture and damp climate, wool absorbing the moisture and acquiring &@ softness not otherwise obtainable. Historian Wrote Poetry. Few readers of the works of the his- forian Mommsen are aware that he once wrote poetry. In 1843 there ap- peered in Kiel a volume of poems by Theodor Mommsen, his brother Tycho and Theoder Storm. Of these, the his- torlan contributed sixty, Storm forty and Tycho fourteen.—New York Post, When People Die. One quarter of the people on the ‘earth dle before the age of 8, one-half before the age of 16, and only one out ‘of each 100 born live to the age of 65. a Pinkham Record Is a proud and peerless record. It Is a record of cure, of constant con- quest over obstinate Uls of women; ills that deal out despair; suffering that many women think is woman’s natural heri« tage; disorders and dis- placements that drive out hope. | Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound f oures these tro:hbles of women, and roks men= struation of its terrors. No woman need be with- out the safest and surest advice, for Mrs. Pinkham counsels women free of charge. Her address is Lynn, Mass. Can any woman afford to ignore the medicine and the advice that has cured a million women? Te spe Sawyer’s or <n Pomme! PEASE siickers — ‘Warranted Waterproot. sor compte precisa to eth rider ad fGnurliga dry seat for rer Saniy converted foto a faking oct “Every garment wate HPfussatacrddes notnave Excel x@lVEps side Brand, wits for catslogse: East Cambrigge, Mass. Se ee ee ere a frail woman in a tattered shawl entered and laid a penny on the counter. “Give me two and one-halt pounds of Sunday newspapers,” she said, in a hollow voice. After she had gone out the proprietor of the place told us that she would make such a meager supply of this staple necessity suffice for a family of fourteen per- sons.—Detroit Journal. Improved Electric cainpe ‘An improved electi.c lamp has ¢ pencil of refractory material suspended inside the bulb and surrounding the wires, the passage of the current through the latter heating the peneil and causing it to glow with a white light. ate Unton Label Goods. ‘There are nine branches in New York state of the Women’s Interna tional Labor Leagra, whose object ig to persuade working men and women to buy only goods bearing the union label. Biggest Pontoon Bridge ' ‘The biggest pontoon bridge in the world is being constructed on the Tyne for the Spanish government. It will be in six sections and is capable of bear- ine up 12,000 tons. IN THE PHILIPPINES. BRITISH CONSULS ON AMERI- CAN IMPROVEMENTS. Eaw and Order Deing Restored and Natives Heterning to Agricultaral Fur- ults—Improvements Everywhere — Pustefhecand Telagraph Well Conducted . Consul Halstead sends from Birm- ‘Yngham, June 11, 1900, the following abstract of the annual report of the jBritish consul at Manila: “The collapse of the insurrection las een st fhe coentag of fh a {atoce January 1 having restored conf ‘dence, great activity in commercial (quarters has ensued. Law and ordei fare being restored as rapidly as pos sible, but the immense size of the coun- try renders it a difficult task. The natives, I believe, would willingly re (turn to their agricultural pursuits, bu the influence of their leaders appear: sufficiently strong to keep them from ‘surrendering, “Prices have increased to such an es: ‘tent that Manila, which till recentls might be classed as a cheap place tc live in, must now be considered the re- verse. As yet the provision markets are not serfously affected, thougt fruit, vegetables, came, etc., are 20 pei cent dearer; but house rent, servants carriages, horses, launches, and lait ‘of every description are already treble the price of last year. In consequence ‘of the great demand, launch hire and everything connected with shippin commands its own price. Improve ments are visible in every direction, ‘and already the town has quite a dif- ferent appearance from last year. Th¢ work of draining the filthy town diteh- es and stagnant pools, which is in contemplation, may possibly entail an epidemic, but the advantage to poster. ity 1s inestimable. The recoveret Tand of the city walls and moat will provide building sites which Ameri- can enterprise will know how to utt ‘ize; and although Manila will never ‘Decome a fashionable watering place. it may become a great commercial ower in these waters before the first ‘quarter of the century Is passed. “The two well-known leading indus- 4rles of Manila—hemp and tobacco— will, I fear, suffer very severely for some time from the late insurrection; but there are no doubt at present gold- ‘en opportunities for the employment of capital and talent in many local trades. Tee manufactories, livery stables, ho- tels, and general enterprises are much ‘wanted; but I most strongly deprecate young men without capital (no matter What their education may be) coming here in search of employment. The departments of the post-office and tele- graph, belng now under American and British control, are admirably con- ducted. The telephone, the water sup- ply, and the electric lighting are Span- ish, and also deserve great praise. The @lectric-lighting plant is being enlarged ‘and Manila will soon be one of the best lighted towns in the east. “The Chinese labor question ts one of great importance in these Islands. America’s experience of it In Califor- fla not being satisfactory, there | Strong influence against it; but, taking into consideration the natural indo- Jence of the Filipino, it will probably Be found impossible to do without the Chinese. One of the principal objec: tlons is that by their industrious hab- {ts they gradually obtain a monopoly 4m all retail trades; but this may be remedied by confining thelr enterprise simply to manuai labor, and for this ‘are most admirably adapted, and hei Soom, positray: seceseery The Fillpincs make excellent clerks if they can be well overlooked; but i allowed, they will spend their time in gambling and cockfighting, They have no idea of putting energy Into any of thelr pursuits, and have no commer- ial instincts; they also care little fo money, loss or gain being to them ap- parently a matter of indifference.” ‘The British vice-consul at Motlc says: “The United States forces have now successfully occupied the better part of the isand, the end of the year augur: well fora happier future, and, when ‘once a peaceful rule is established many important improvements wil take place. “The Island of Negros 1s in a more satisfactory state, and: although th erops for 1900 may not be very large ‘owing to the difficulties which had t Be overcome in procuring labor, th Planting for the 1900-1 crop is exten ive.” any werk: oa) ae Oe can Only Tear Down, ‘The platform utterance of ths Dem- cratic party regarding American shipping is a clear index of the inher- ent inability of that party to con- ‘struct. - It seems only to be able to op- Dose and denounce the constructive Policies of its progressive political op- — The foreign commerce of the United States is regarded the world over as the most important of all. To this sountry come the finest foreign ships. ‘The greatest and most powerful steam- ship lines vie with each other for our trade. The largest, the swiftest, the safest and the most luxurious ships that are built are for the carrying of the trade in merchandise, passengers, gpecie and mails from and to the United States. But § per cent of our foreign trade ers eign ships carry 92 per cent. This carrying is worth fully $200,000,000 each year. All but $ per cent of It oes out of the pockets of American a eee aoe foreigners for doing our foreign cany- Ing. Not only does it go out of our people's pockets, but it goes out of the country. It goes abroad and is there used to pay for the building and run- ning of foreign ships. It gives the em- ployment to foreigners that the carry- ng of our foriegn commerce creates, People ask, Why 1s this? The an- swer is simple. Foreign ships are Duilt more cheaply than American ships. This, however, is a disadvan- tage that could in time be overcome if the shipbuilding industry were put on -a basis of permanency. If a steady dnd large demand were created for our ‘the cost of their con- Se eee os conned te soa tere of foreign prices. It is the unstead!- ness, the irregularity, and the uncer- tainty of employment in American shipyards that keeps the cost of Amer- Jean ships from 20 to 25 per cent high- er than the cost of foreign built ships Better food and more of it is given on American than on foreign ships. This also creates a disadvantage which the American ship cannot easily overcome. Then again wages on shipboard are much higher under the American than under foreign flags. In the cases of officers the wages on American ships are on the average twice as high as they are on foreign ships. Worse than all this, however, for- eign governments pay their merchant ships great subsidies and bounties. Great Hritain spends about $6,000,000 a year in this way; France spends over $7,000,000 a year. Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Austria and Japan ali sive large subsidies to their ships. In all the subsidies and bounties paid by foreign governments to their ships amount to more than $26,000,000 each year. Unaided American ships, it must be clear, cannot profitably compete with foreign ships under the conditions above described, That s why it is that foreign ships have driven Amer- fean ships from off the seas, The Re- publican party, recognizing the un- equal conditions which confront American ships in the foreign trade, is committed to a policy of subsidizing American ships in that trade, The amount of the subsidy proposed is barely enough to enable American ships to compete on terms of equality with foreign ships. /_ This bill Democrats have singled out for denunciation tn thelr “national platform. They “oppose the accumu- ation of a surplus to be squandered in such bare-faced frauds upon the tax- ayers as the Shipping Subsidy bill, which under the false pretense of pros- pering American ship-bullding, would Put unearned millions into the pockets of favorite contributors to the Repub- Hcan campaign fund.” The alternative of the shipping subsidy bill is to keep ‘on paying nearly $200,000,000 a year to foreign ship owners whose govern- ments in paying them subsidies en- able them to prevent American ships from competing. Rather than have our government pay a subsidy to American ships the Democrats would prefer to have our people send nearly 200,000,000 out of the country each Fear to build and sustain foreign ships. In thelr platform the Democrats “es- Pecially condemn the ill-concealed Republican alliance with England.” When we remember that Democracy's platform denunciation of the Shipping Sabsidy bill will nowhere be received with such favor and gratitude as in Great Britain, whose command of the sea and especially of American foreign carrying the Democrats would perpet- uuate, and which present British mon- Spoly the passage of that bill would do much to destroy, the insincerity and the secret pro-British leanings of the Democrats are clearly dis- cerned, Not a word have the Democrats to utter in behalf of a polley that would cause the building of the ships our foreign commerce employs out of American material and with American labor, instead of, as now, their con- struction out of foreign materials by foreign labor in other countries. No policy is suggested by them—they merely denounce the Republican policy that would substitute American for British and other foreign ships in our foreign trade. Haviug no plan of thelr own to suggest for building up our shipping in the foreign trade, express- ing no regret at seeing nearly $200,- 00,000 annually pald by Americans to forelgn ship owners (chiefly British) for carrying our commerce, the Dem- Cerats, on the shipping question at least, proclaim themselves the allies of England. NATIONAL FINANCES. Surplas of $41,230,000, In the Fiscal ‘Year Just Ended, The receipts of the National Treas- ury for the twelve months of the last fiscal year amount to $568,988,948, and the expenditures, $487,759,171, making surplus for the year of $81,229,777. The receipts for the full fiscal year have been derived from the following sources: Customs, $233,857,958, an in- ‘crease over the fiscal year 1899 of $28,. 729,577; internal revenue, $206,299,388, an Increase as compared with the for- mer fiscal year of $22,862,227; miscel- laneous, $38,831,601, an increase over the previous year of $2,400,000. The expenditures for the last fiscal ‘year were $115,313,008 less than for the fiscal year 1899, Sinesiin ‘of Wiehe Prior to 1893 imports of manufac- tures always exceeded exports of man- ufactares, In 1888 imports of manu- factures were 2% times the amount of exports of manufactures; in 1893 they were still more than’ double the amount of the exports; in 1896 they were nearly 60 per cent greater than the exports, and in 1898 for the first time, the exports of manufactures were greater than the imports of man- ufactures, the figures for that year be- ing, respectively: Imports of manu- factures, $226,000,000; exports of man- ufactures, $290,000.00. Since that time exports of manufactures ‘have steadily increased and, for the year just ended, will exceed the imports of manufactares by about $100,000,000. Still for Foreign Tabor. Democracy is still devoted to free trade and Its repudiation of the Wilson Dill was not based on the panic, ruin and suffering it caused, but because there was too much protection In it. ‘The party will never be content until American capital and American labor compete on equal terms with the un- der-pald, under-fed and half-clothed labor of Europe and Asia. ‘The Farmer's Diamond. ‘A Missouri farmer lost a $500 dia- mond ring the other day while engaged in feeding his chickens. During the last Democratic administration the farmers had no diamonds to lose, and ieecious Riitle feeding: to’ do. ali ‘The demand for farm-hands in Kan- ‘sas ts largely in excess of the demand ‘tor Populistic oratory. SENATOR HANNA Gives His Opinion of President McKinley's er ae ‘The country is to be congratulated that we are to have no change at the head of the Republican ticket in the ‘coming political contest. A favorite saying of McKinley's 1s that “you can always trust the people.” And this ts thelr opportunity to show their appre- elation of his confidence in thelr judg- ment by trusting the management of thelr affairs for four more years in his hands. Mutual confidence means success, And the success of the Re- publican party means a continuation of our material development and pros- perity. For a candidate this time tne people want a man who has been tried and not found wanting, a man equal to any emergency, one who is broad and liberal enough in ideas to keep abreast of the rapid evolution of nations, while keeping to the policy which contributes most to the best in- terests of our own country. A study cf the present administration during the past three years decides the ques- tion that Président McKinley fills the ideal as chief executive. His person- ality stamps him as a true gentleman and a loyal patriot, the highest type of an American, able, conscientious and devoted to the work which comes to him in the discharge of his public duty. “His is a nature in which the elements are so happily blended, that, while his able and dignified public course commands respect, his private Ute wins sincere affection. Connected as he is with the present happy condition of our country, as the result of an entire Republican admin- istration of Republican principles, there is a feeling of satisfaction and confidence in the future which will call for his renomination and re-elec- tion, M. A. HANNA. HOW WILL BRYAN VOTE. Mis Increased Prosperity Should Cause Him to Support MeKintey. “The Republican party is on the de- fensive. It will talk prosperity, of course, but we'll be willing to take ‘the votes of all the people who have not had their share of prosperity, and eave them the votes of the people who ‘have been prosperous.”"—W. J. Bryan ‘at Chicago, June 13th, 1900. ‘The following figures are taken from the books of the Assessor for the Fifth ward of the city of Lincoin, Neb., which is the ward in which Mr. Bryan makes his home, and they show the assessed valuation of his personal property for the years indicated: Years, ‘Assessed Valuation, BOB ....se ceeseene oo B 28000 UBD sere cereenes® 200.00 B95... eee ce eae 340.00 BING oe secscy ansnec9 270.00 (Last year of Democracy.) FONT aesecece, one 81 485.00 TBI. ee ceeee one $2980.00 1899.0 on os eeoee fon $8000.00 1900.00... seease oe ++$4,050.00 The above figures are official and prove conclusively that Mr. Bryan should vote for William McKinley in this year of our Lord, 1900. THE NATION'S MONEY. Over SS100000 of Giver and Mere ‘Small Money Cotned. For the fiscal year that has just end- ed the coinage executed at the United States mints amounted to $184,323,793 pieces, valued at §141,301,960, as fol- lows: Gold, 7,662,786 pleces, valued at $107,987,110, silver 75,859,254 pleces, Valued at $31,121,833; minor coins, 101,- 301,753 pieces, valued at $2,243,017. In 1899 the total number of pleces coined was 122,270,945, and the valuo, $136,855,675. In value the increase over 1596 is considerable, but there is an increase of 62,000,000 pieces, repre- senting a great deal of hard work for the mints and showing the activity in trade circles. The total circulation of national bank notes at the close of business June 30, 1900, was $309.559,719, an in- crease for the year of $68,291,023, and an increase for the month of $9,070,830 ‘The circulation based on United States bonds was $274,115,552, an increase for the year of $68,851,458, and an increase fod the month of $11,026,435. Woot and Sheep Values. Farmers In Wyoming would do wel t# paste the following figures where they can see them when having theit evening smoke. They show the actual price at which wool and sheep were sold in Wyoming tn given years: HEAVY MERINO SALES. ercneey, Year 1b, F.0.B, BS0S; sare cnreeeteneesearas) 6) OM BRB acc tysownsssssosasearny @ BOON. cesganeateninrnerncoaee ® UWB. sareeacensersesorsaegee 10 FOOD. cos csensereyionsaeass IR WDD cavsrnstececnsccnpenyes 1G SHEEP SALES IN FALL. 1894 yearling ewes........--..-+ $2 00 1895 yearling ewes.............. 2 00 1896 yearling ewes.............. 2 50 1897 yearling ewes............-- 3 25 1898 yearling ewes........--..-. 4.00 1899 yearling ewes.............. 4 00 Sete euee “Stee, It is no partisan cry to insist that the continuance of the present Repub- lican policy of sound money and pro- tection is necessary to preserve the present condition of general prosper- ity, To elect a president pledged to free silver on a platform which indor- ses the Chicago platform is dangerous, and when to the populist theory of - nance there is added the Democratic policy of free trade, the very founda- tion of American business would be at- tacked. Capital would become timid, credit would be contracted, business expansion would be checked, manufac- turers would limit their output, Inbor would find it difficult to secure em- ployment, consumption would be checked and another era of hard times, smokeless chimneys, silent spindles, tramping armies of unemployed would ‘be ushered in. i ‘Taking the Dose. ‘The Democratic pharmacist is per- suaded that the bitter quinine of 36 tc 1 will be taken by the sound money ‘Democrats if inclosed in an anti-imper- capsule. oe BUSINESS MEN’S IDEA2 FIRE INSURANCE a they Yost 1% per cents In 1899, the Common Errors Concerning Its Rela- | '°s¢ 18 7-10th per cent. tion to the Public Brought Out by | iaretecn rant tr year kane aoe the Investigation of Prominent | anty by the companies for the protec- Men in Commercial Life. tion of their policy holders. It might | ‘The recent annual report issued by "the Insurance Commissioner of Michl- ‘fan and the veto of the valued policy "law passed by the Legislature of Iowa, by Governor Shaw of that state, have alled public attention to the fact that there has been a widespread misun- derstanding as to the true relations of fire insurance to public interests. | Of late property owners, aroused by these statements from two eminent state officials, have been giving some thought to the subject, and the conclu- sions reached are that owing to a mis- conception of the functions and prac- tices of fire insurance companies, as well as to the prejudice fostered by Professional politicians who play on the passions of the public, the people ‘have been standing in thelr own light. As fire insurance premiums are a necessary part of the expense of ev- ery senstofe business man and house holder, it is but natural that the pub- Ue should desire this item to be as low as possible, and that a fire Insurance ‘company should give a fair and equit- able rate. Recent investigations and study on the part of several men who pay large sums for indemnity owing to thelr ex- tonsive interests, have shown that the public 1s taking an entirely erroneous course in attempting to secure lower rates regardless of all other consider- ations, and that every law intended to compel rate reductions has in effect caused higher rates, ‘The public mind looks upon a fire {n- surance company as a corporation, {s0- lated entirely from any human Interest, whose sole desire is to get as mueh money as possible with little trouble. ‘The vital relationship between. fire in- surance companies and every form of business life Is unrecognized, as 6 its essentlality to credit and commerce. Property to the amount of $150,000,- 000 {a totally destroyed in the United States every year. If this fell entirely ‘on the losers it would cause business paralysis in hundreds of communities. Large plants and small enterprises ‘would be swept away, and the accumu- lations and work of a lifetime would be reduced to ashes, This calamity” without any means of return would affect every person dependent upon or having deal- ings with these various concerns, | The business man having all or a large part of his means invested in his dally interests could obtain but Uttle credit without his fire insurance policy, his operations would be ham- pered, and it his property were de- stroyed by fire he would in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred be bankrupt and tunable to recoup his loss, It is to prevent disaster of this kind that the fire insurance tax Is collected. ‘A heavy loss would eripple one man, but if properly apportioned all over the country the loser can regain his feet and continue, Each property owner pays his share into the fund, and it fs distributed where losses occur. ‘This interdependence of human life is no- where 80 nicely exemplified. aghire imrarance companies were ere ‘ated to assess, collect and distribute ‘this fire insurance tax. It is a system (of indirect taxation, necessary for tha ‘successful conduct of business, and be- jeaase the tax gathering is done by competing institutions, and 1s not a government work, false ideas as to profits on part of the companies have been widespread, For a period of ten years (1890-1900) the companies have omly made an aver- age underwriting profit of thirty-six hundredths of 1 per cent. During 1898 Cammings as an Oraton, ‘Amos J. Cummings is the most ve- hement orator in Congress—Ben Till- man not excepted—and flies all to flinders before he completes his first entence. Not even Joe Sibley him- self can assume more ungraceful att!- tudes, and not even the late Dick Bland looked more like a farmer. Cum- ‘mings writes all his speeches, includ- ing those of less than fifty words. If you see him at his desk writing like a race horse, watch him a few minutes, beyrome i selec cer have the floor and be hurling argu- ments at the othe: side. Washington Letter. Mexican Cotton Seed On, ‘The average annual production of cotton seed ofl in Mexico during the ast few years has been about 3,210 000 poun s, and the consumption in 1899 was 31,000,000 pounds. The price aver- aged about 12 cents per pound, Big Wood Pulp Plant. Senator Proctor, of Vermont, and other American capitalists, have com- pleted arrangements for the construc- tion of a $7,000,000 wood pulp plant at Grand Falls, N. B., which 1s located in a great timber region, Canard Liners Names. All the steamers belonging to the Cunard line have names ending in “ia." There was one exception the Oregon, that was bought from another line, That vessel sunk soon after she was purchased, in New York harbor. Loving Bites Indeed. “Because she loved him 50," was the plea made by a New York nurse girl when arrested for having bitten her two-year-old charge £0 badly that the marks of her teeth showed on the ebild's.arm. Narrowest Street In World ‘The seaport town of Great Yarmouth on the eastern coast of England, con- tains a street that Is perhaps the nar- rowest buflt-up street in the world. It is known as “Kitty Witches Row,” and measurement gives its greatest width as fifty-six inches, “Tnndaome Gavel. — Secretary Long bas sent to Speaker Myers, of the Massachusetts House, a handsome big gavei for the Speaker's desk. ‘The head is made trom wood from the Olympia, and the handle from the rail of the Spanish gunboat San- rt) late war, they lost 1% per cent; in 1899, they Jost 13 7-10th per cent. Nearly $10,000,000 of cash assets have been year by year kept as a guar- anty by the companies for the protec tion of their policy holders, It might be largely swept away by Conflagra. tion, The risk has been great, and ye taking every hazard into considera tion, the average earnings from under writing of American companies on their assets at risk have been les than 3% per cent. Banks during the same period have earned § per cent. It will be seen, therefore, that the fire insurance companies have beer earning but a small profit for the risk assumed In the investment. That the risk 1s great is shown by the fact that during the last quarter of a century over 1,200 American fire insurance companies have failed or retired, and out of the survivors, only 32 organ: ‘ized during the same period are still 1p ‘business, Recognizing, then, that the com- ala topics toon uainsaa ne ie, policy holders who have been ob- serving the trend of affairs seo that anti-compact laws, valued policy laws and all legislation of such a nature, in- varlably cause higher rates because of the additional hazard, loss and expense to companies which has to be collected from the public, Statisties show that from 1893 rates tn the United States steadily deelined while in the anfi-compact law states, they continued to increase, and not until 1897 did they reach a lower per- centage than in 1898, The average rate from 1893 to 1898 was $1.11 per $100 in the United States, eleven cents lower than in 1893. In states having an an- ti-compact law the average rate during the same period was $1.27, or one cent lower than in 1893, Laws prohibiting companies to as- Sociate together to maintain fair rates have utterly failed to reduce them. After such laws are enacted, no com- pany with business principles will write policies at ruinous rates, ‘The old rates, therefore, prevail. If com- panies were allowed to associate to- gether and compare thelr experiences in these states, the figures might show that rates could be decreased. ‘They cannot reduce them because they are forbidden by law to act in concert. Valued policy laws which require companies to pay the face of the policy in case of a total loss, whether the property burned is worth that amount or not; have increased the amount of fire waste and caused higher rates, be- cause the greater loss requires Just that much more fire Insurance tax, When a fire company Issues a policy of $10,000, for example, It does not agree to pay that amount in case of @ Joss, but it does give the policy holder the privilege of protection up to that amount. If he has that much value and It 1s destroyed, he is entitled to that amount of insurance, ‘To compel companies, therefore, to pay the face of a policy, regardless of tho value of the property destrosed, is an incentive to crime. When a man through misrepresentation secures $10,- 000 insurance on $5,000 worth of goods, the valued policy law compels the com- panies to pay, not the value of the property destroyed, but the amount named in their policies as the limit of thelr lability. The only persons who can possibly be benefited by such laws are those who carry insurance beyond the value of their property. Rates have to be increased where valued policy laws prevail to cover increased fire waste, in fact, it may be stated as an axiom that any law that increases the expense of fire insurance, or tends to increase the fire waste of this country, causes a corresponding increase in the cost of fire indemnity, which must be pald by people who need it. ‘Dog Monument Cost S200, The memory of Caesar, a Great Dane that belonged to Mrs. T. B, M. Cerdeza, ‘of Germantown, Pa., but which died re- cently, is to be kept green by a monu- ment costing $200. Caesar was 9 years old and three feét tall and was a great pet among Cardeza’s large collection of animals, ‘The dog was buried in a fine coffin, with real silk lining and silver handies. On the monument, which 1s now being constructed, will be in- serlved the foliowing: “Erected to an ld and faithful friend.” Moat as a Food. Health specialists say a pound of Jean beef and a quart of whole milk contain about the same amount of nourishment, but the meat, although {t costs more, is more valuable for food, as it contains the nutrients in more suitable proportion, Woman's Rights In Bitivitie, A Billville item says a woman was elected mayor of her town, and her husband was the first offender who was brought before her. She fined hire $20 and costs and bought a silk dress with the money.—Atlanta Constitu- tion, Reed More Portis. A.New York paper says that Thomas B. Reed is growing more portly, and that he uses the fact as the basis for a claim of extraordinary politeness, decause he Is able to give two ladies a seat by standing up in a crowded car, ‘The Latest Diversion. ‘The latest diversion in rural soctety comes from Copake, N. ¥., where the citizens organized a tombstone bee and went out into the graveyard and straightened up all the toppling mon uments and headstones, Ambidexterity tn Mexico. In the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the government has ordered ‘that the pupils in all the official schools shall be taught to write and perform all manual tasks as well with the left hand as with the right, Proprietor Calf of Man. ‘The death is announced of Mr. G. D, L. Cary, proprietor of the Calf of Man, who lived a patriarchal lite on his Tock-bound domain, and was noted for the tenacity with which he clung to Gd Manzcustomn ‘| Self-Cleaning Stable Fork | LAND OF THE SPHINX EGYPT, ACOUNTRY OF STRANGE CONTRASTS, Where the Implements of | Pharaoita ‘Time May Be Seen from a Modern ‘Train's Window—The Cradle of Cte ities e Probably -the average American looks upon -Africa as a dark continent in everytning—even in railways, says a returned westerner. Yet the fact 1s that the Egyptian railways are better run than many American ones, The railway that runs from Alexandria to upper Egypt is one after which many American railways might pattern. It is a double-track road. It has heavy steel rails. The track is well ballast- ed. It has an elaborate system of sig- nal towers and pneumatic switches, Much of its roadway {s lined with heavy cut stone masonry parapets. Its station platforms are also built of cut stone masonry. Its station buildings are of stone. Its bridges and other Viaduets are of steel. Its trains run smoothly and swiftly, averaging 35 miles am hour, There are many cross- ings in which the railway {s carried over the roadway on steel viaducts; the few grade crossings are guarded by gates, with gatekeepers. Signal men with flags stand at all switches, sta- tions and crossings. Altogether the equipment and operation of the road are admirable, For hundreds of miles this modern railway goes through the fertile fields of Egypt—most incongru- ous amid the primitive methods of husbandry to be noted there, For as the express trains whirl and ‘shriek past the tolling fellaheen in the fields you see that they are using the same primitive implements that their forefathers used when Pharaoh reign- ed. Theystill plow with a simple wood- ‘én implement, hauled by patient buf- falo oxen. They still laboriously lft water with a sweep to the head level of irrigating ditches. They still use the sickle, as they did in the days when Ruth followed the reapers of Boaz. And they still carry their bundles of fodder upon the backs of patient asses, or, in default of asses’ backs, upon their own, Of course, all agriculture in Egypt 1s not on stich rudimentary lines. Rich men and corporations own land as well as fellaheen peasants, and many tall chimneys testify to the existence of pumping works, Then, too, the Egyptian government has dammed the Nile at an enormous cost and is en- gaged in other water storage schemes that will enlarge the narrow strip of irrigated land on either bank of the kreat river and thereby enlarge the re- sources of this wonderful country. To talk of its temples, its pyramids, its ruins and its dead cities would be telling twice-told tales. But no man can gaze on this flat and fertile river valley without being amazed at its productiveness. I have been shown in Virginia worthless lands which the wasteful Anglo-Saxon had exhausted by two centuries of tobacco-raising. But here in Egypt I see fields still as fertile as when the first dynasty be- gan, although they have been tilled for 4,000 years, Some historians believe that Egyet was the cradle of our Aryan clviliza- tion. Here, they say, nomadic man paused at the great river when wan- dering from Arabia-Felix into Africa. Gradually those tired of wandering sct- tled upon the fat and juicy banks of the Nile river and began a fitful hus- bandry of the soil. Gradually villages grew up and thrift brought peace and prosperity, The rich lands were di- vided among the villagers. This was the beginning of real property. ‘The property boundaries were annually ob- literated by the rise of the Nile; ¢gu- lations were made to settle disputes concerning them; this was the begin- ning of law. Wise men among the vil- lagers observed that the sun, moon and stars had much to do with the vol- ume of the Nile flood; this was the be- ginning of astronomy. The simpler villagers looked with awe upon these wise men who spent their time com- = 12. 5) 2. 8. oo eee «*.| Self-Cleaning e < slenes eee tn the eat ta Mluetrated almsara ls proves ts stable Renan aaa which has for its object the removal pS! | My | eh iS ¢ His) | [| aw Ve aa = VAY, Ss a AV a>, A Y) Don ee NS oS SNS of straw or other material whieh would otherwise clog up the tines and decrease the utility of the fork. A clearing block or strip of wood ts Dertorated in Hine with the tines wth telel sping ietem tom erie ‘Skipping the Rope as a Cure. Skipping rope exercises for midjle- aged gentlemen affected with “liver” or indigestion Is the latest alleged medical fad to which the humorists of the press have directed their atten- tion. The London correspondent of the Gazette asserts that this novel form of adult exercise is being used on rainy mornings as a substitute for the mile and a half run before break- fast, which has been prescribed by a West end physiclan as a remedy for ‘that condition of the liver ‘which in ‘London is due to want of outdoor ex- ereise and late hours, hard work and Dad ‘air: ‘There are professional. seen muning with the stars; this was ty beginsing of the priesthooa, . The priests soon clatmed gpm. natural knowledge of the cies.) bodies and imposed rules. regariin the manners and conduct of men an, ordered the villagers to follow thin and to erect temples wherein ther: rules should be expounded; this wa the beginning of religion. But he flerce remads of the desert found promt in harrying and plundering the weak. er villagers by the riverside. There. fore the priests chose from among the villagers those who were not oniy brave but crafty, cunning and leaders of men. These bold and cunning vii. Ingers succeeded in defeating the fierc- er nomads by ambuscade and strata gem; this was the beginning of the science of war. To protect thelr cities they erected mighty walls and for. tresses; thus gre.v up engineering ang architecture. And at last a bolder leader among the bold parleyed with the ,priesthood, terrified the mass ot common men and made himself lord ‘over afl, priests and commons. Ang thus grew up monarchy and thus there resulted chureh state and king. ‘These long-forgotten scraps of reat- ing came to my mind as from a luxuri- ‘ous compartment in an express train between Alexandria and Cairo 1 looked ut upon the valley of the Nile. Tt was toward evening and the peas- ants were returning from the fields :0 their homes. Picturesquely clad, they reminded one trresistibly of old Bible pictures. You would see what was evi- dently a famfly—tather, mother, grown children and little ones, some mounted, some on foot, and with most nondescript collections of animals—ail burden-bearing. In one group I noted a camel, several asses, a buffalo bull and a ftock of sheep, all placidly pur- suing thelr homeward way, carrying their fodder for their supper on their backs—except the sheep. And tho mild-eyed fellaheen looked up with much the same gaze as did their ani- mals as the express train whirled by. For the express train was 1,900 years after Christ and they were 1,900 be- fore. Soaeetes $3 eg?" NEW KITCHEN "#33 Rie, UTENSIL seeceseneceooees: sssstsssssstssssssss33 By the use of the utensil illustrated + the accompanying cut it is possible to rapidly separate the whites and yotks of eggs as they are broken, with- out particular attention being paid to where each portion falla The device Fan be need with am Gntionry tumbler to which it Is easly attached by the iia we i desea 1101 cm Ves i wT Ml 4 | | A ea ec Ameer I —=— ZA 3 = oem We , hm Cee me BZ = wy i. —2 A= C2) Ss | = spring clip on one side. The entire contents of the aha ate allowed 5 fall a ths stestoas, whieh kaso evies of aarcow alia penta iain tee glass taro et Gn clase: ie tor tion strains, leaving the thick yolk stil On the woper side, ‘This le éropped jute the soroed ame, Woes ai the bide of tho fret, ‘hs almplo and inex: pensive device ie the tavention of Fer- nand Salomon of Philadelphia, and it is obvious that, while the separator Shown ts lnteadel to iassive's sinale egg, the size can be increased for use on a bowl or larger vessel, the utensil fete aivore tainiinad at an angle which will cause the Yolk to roll to. ward the projecting lip and allow tho white to pass through. ea cnn Ye 8 SS § @; e 4 . Stable Fork |.*. . oe eee ke ‘contract and allow the ber to slide to the rear end of the tines when the fork is inserted in a pile of straw or hay. As soon as the load leaves the fork the bar alldes forward andre moves whatever elings to. the tines In order that the fork may be used a3 an ordinary fork, if occasion should eaulre, catch is. provided on. the yoke which carries the tines to secur the sliding bar in a contracted posi- Son and leaves the tines free. Catches = Wild Turk y. Cherokee (Ga.) Advance: One after- noon last week Mrs. Ripley Moore,who lives on Shoal creek, saw her gans ot turkeys coming up late in the after noon from the woods where they al- ways spent the day and she got soz° food and went ont to feed them. she noticed an extra fine gobler standing on the fence and knew he did not be- long to her gang. While her turkeys were eating, she sliped around on the far side of the fence and while the turkey was not looking grabbed him by the leg. It developed that it was one of the finest wild turkeys, and be is now in Mrs. Moore's coop and at the proper time an ax will come down o2 his neck. annie and others who take their run in the park before breakfast every fine mort ing and who bless the good physician who discovered this simple way of 1 storing health. Its effects in some eases have been marvelous. By “rin” fs not meant a sharp walk, but actual running.—Eirmingham Gazette, The true art of life Is to select wise- Ig. In its largest meaning, a sense of fitness is the supreme grace. The st vival of the fattest is marked by thelt choice of the fittest—Ram's Horn. ‘Men, like bultets, need to be aimed ight to hit the mark.