The American Citizen

Oldest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country WEEKLY MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISERS WITH A RECORD OF THIRTEEN YEARS, NEVER MISSING AN ISSUE, REACHING THOUSANDS OF HOMES OF OUR READERS If you Want Wet Feet all Winter Don't Buy our Shoes For They are Damp Proof. We are in advance of he stormwhich is brewing, with the grandest and largest line of FALL AND WINTER SHOES, Ever shown in this city. Tremendous assortment of all the known styles and qualities for Men, Women and Children. Shoes that are Damp Proof at NELSONS, The Leading Shoe Dealers and Shoemakers, 608 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. VOL 13, NO.41 Oldest and WEEKLY MEDIUM FOR If you Want We Don't Buy For They are The Best Time Fall and W Is Before Win We are in advance of he stormw and largest line of FALL AND W Ever shown in this city. Tremendous qualities for Men, Women and Children. Shoes that are The Lead 608 Minnesota Ave., RACE NEWS. The colored people of Minneapolis, Minn., have organized a joint stock company and will soon open a large grocery store. J. C. Reed President and J. Ford is Secretary. The oldest employee in point of service of the United States naval academy at Annapolis, Md., is George Brown, accolored man who began his duties as junior in 1845 when the naval school was founded. Governor Sayers (Democratic governor of Texas-) sent to Spanish Camp, Barton county, $15,00 to Harry Gillis Koseway and S. M. Martin, all colored, said amount to be used in helping the Negro suffers to rebuild. Chas. Brooks (Whites) of Caterville Ga. after attempting an assault on a colored woman on a country road who escaped him, assaulted Fannie Turner (white) 13 years old, the daughter of Rev. J.M. Turner, a baptist preacher Brooks was captured and is now being guarded to present lynching Sam Coleridge-Taylor, the young Negro composer of London England, who married an Engli-h woman a year ago has itely became the father of a son. He has followed Wagner's example of naming his first born after one of his heroes, and the boy will go through lifes to the name of Hiawatha Coleridge Taylor. Charles F. Kimball, a broker at 92 LaSallie street Chicago, was make rich by $25,000 by the will of his mother, Laura C F. Kimball, filed for probate yesterday. Of the estate of $60,000 the son was the largest beneficiary. A grand child, Musa Cown, received $10,000, and the residue of the estate was left to the American Female Guardian society of New York for the purpose of making life members of poor colored children. Preference for children of New Liberian families is made. A TALENTED NEGRO'S RISE. William Henry Ferris, A. M., of Yale, '99, and of Harvard, '00, a negro, who has been appointed to the chair of natural science in the Tallahassee (Fl.) State Normal and I dustrial college, received his A.B. from Yale in 1895, after which he spent two years in the Yale Graduate school. He was in the Harvard Divinity school two years, and in the year 1899 1900 was in the Harvard Graduate school. He will oressent himself as a candidate for the Yale Ph.D. in 1901. He has held one of the graduates scholarships at Yale and a Jonas Kendall and Hopkins scholarship in the Harvard Divinity school. In the fall of 1888 he was admitted to Boston Browning Society, being the only negro to be received into that learned circle. FOILED THE MOB. Company of Iowa National Guards Protect Colored Prisoner. Chicago, Nov. 26.—A special to the Record from Otumwa, Ia., says: A detail of company G, Ia., says: A national Guard, was called to Alva Booker, a negro charged with attacking M. S Sarah Hovel the crime took place the night of October 90 and since that time Booker had been confined in the penn- tentiary at Fort Madison for safe keep- ing. He was taken to Albia for his pre- liminary hearing Albia residents had heard of his coming and met in force at the railway station. The presence of the Otumwa guards with their bayonet- guns kept the mob at a respectable distance. B. J. Dunning, the old reliable Jeweler of 542 Minnesota avenue, is the place to go when wanting Jewelry and Holiday presents. 1. Why nct take this paper for a year? THE d Best W FOR ADVERTISE Wet Feet all buy our S are Damp I Time to Buy Your Winter S Winter has Set in armwhich is brewing, w WINTER S dous assortment of all the children. are Damp F NELS Leading Shoe Dealers an Kansas ( Best Weekly FOR ADVERTISERS WITH at Feet all Winter our Shoes the Damp Proof. to Buy Your Winter Shoes, ter has Set in. which is brewing, with the grandest INTER SHOES, assortment of all the known styles and Damp Proof at NELSONS, ing Shoe Dealers and Shoemakers, Kansas City, Kansas. THEY SAY. Wonder how many remembered the poor on Thanksgiving day? There is plenty of turkey hash in the Sea foam block this morning. For one day of the days of hasa. There were some Cans in a "Turkey Raaff." it is as much harm in the There is a whole strain at a gnat and sclam—hump and all. The latest reports are big gnat persist in the Sea Foam block. The expected has a woed and won the life. The most important happen in the Sea blocks. He is often heard to warm spot in my heart. Watch for another we be long. There are some sense enough to know when they see paper. Sympathy is now a there is scarcely any we. We wonder what P when some of these goody, goody kind, p for entrance at the Gate. Wonder how much in Wyandotte county elected Republican ba we hope the Mist were so faithful in he Jackson county Rep will at least be a smel a slice. There seems to be a traction for somebody new paper in the Popper what's up? Have you heard on the Sextetball? We is Xmas For one day of turkey there is six days of hash. There were some Christians who were in a "Turkey Raffle." Wonder if there is as much harm in that as dancing. There is a whole lot of people that strain at a gnat and swallow a great big camel—hump and all. The latest reports is there is still one great big gnat persistently hovering over the Sea Foam block. The expected has happened—she has wooed and won the little boy in blue. The most important events in the city happen in the Sea Foam or Popular blocks. He is often heard to say "There is a warm spot in my heart for you, baby." Watch for another wedding. It won't be long. There are some negroes who haven't sense enough to appreciate or even know when they see a good negro newspaper. Sympathy is now at a premium, and there is scarcely any to spare. We wonder what Peter will really say when some of these Christians of the goody, goody kind, present themselves for entrance at the Golden Gate. Wonder how much pie will the negro in Wyandotte county get from the new elected Republican bakers. We hope the Missouri negroes who were so faithful in helping to bake the Jackson county Republican pudding will at least get a smile if they don't get a slice. There seems to be a good deal of attraction for somebody connected with a newspaper in the Popular Block. Wonder what's up? Have you heard anything more about the Sextette ball? Well, it's coming. So is Xmas Never speak ill of the dead—yet there are some people who during their life time had never a good word to say about this paper or any of its connection. After death had laid his cold icy hands upon them and the last sad rives have been said—we often devote a column setting forth their good graces. PECULIAR PICKINGS Sometimes it is good policy to be a coward. Next sping the cry will be, "Put me off at Buffalo!". A pauster says a girl is never truly spoony till she reaches the ice cream stage of her courtship. Forever is a long time for a man to make a solemn and sacred vow that he will stick to one woman. After a girl marries, the women folks have a way of referring to her as "the late Miss So-and-so," as it she were dead. Some folks have a rich income from the interest on their character oven if they have no monetary competence to draw on. It is observed that the chic girl of the "smart set" in society has begun her social campaign by vulgarly calling it the "cotillion." Wouldn't that jar you? Here's the difference between Kans., and Nebraska: In Leavenworth soft coal is quoted at $8.75 a ton and in Omaha from $7 a ton! How would you wear? jike to be the ice man? --- AMERICAN CI KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER, 30 1900. EDITORIAL PICKINGS. Kansas is to lose its hoseless sensator, Uncle "Jerry." Owing to an accident in our composing room we are forced to make an apology for the repetition of the matter on the second page. An old and faithful country subscriber to our paper arrived at "make up" time with a big and health 7 old turkey as a Thanksgiving offering to us. In his efforts to explain, why he did not arrive in time, for our Thanksgiving dinner, the old gobbler get aloose, and in the wild soramble that followed, three "galleys" of matter were made into "pie" Hence comes our apology. In order to avoid a crowd of uninvited guest, at our Sabbath dinner. We will state, as we go to press, the gobbler is still at liberty, with our "devil" in hot pursuit—if overtaken short work will be made of him. We have repeatedly spoken of white men who allow themselves to be robbed by negro women in alleyes at Kansas City, Mo., and then holler. The Kansas City Journal, of a recent date, speaks of a white man being worked by "the nigger in the alley" game. This old game has been as much of a chestnut as the gold brick game, except that it catches more succors. In the first place what business has a white man in an alley with a negro woman? The second place no negro woman could make a white man go in an alley or any place, unless he was overly anxious to go. We are not in the business of upholding or showing any leniency whatever to criminals or thieves of any nationality, yet we do say that a white man who will go in an alley with a negro woman certain'y went there for no good intentions. If he be "touched" while there he ought to be. The law should be plain on this matter and when cases like this are reported, the business, off the main thoroughfare, should be inquired into. We had an occasion last week to speak about white men and negro women. When white men quit going in alleys and other places with negro women then they will not be "touched." The campaign is over, and the people can rest assured for another four years of peace and prosperity, with business increases, to the farmer, merchant and the work for the laborer, in abundance, where had the result been different, there would have been a stagnation, in every avenue of industry, and the flag that has been planted in foreign soil would have been pulled down. But "old glory" will still float over this great commonwealth, and the government will be protected and the American people can cast a sigh of relief for four years more. Long live the grand old party of Lincoln. —K C. Observer. AMEN! THE TRIATH Browning Record: "The local paper is supposed to print all the news, but if the publishers printed all the family quarrels, drunks, scraps, etc., that occurred in their towns, what howling there would be. You never know the value of the home paper until you want something kept out of its columns, then the editor is the best fellow in town." Well has it been said that: Race prejudice is the meanest of all prejudices. A man may cultivate morals he may obtain a reputation for honesty, and yet these things are of no value when he becomes a candidate for office in the face of the fatal and unavoidable fact that he belongs to an "inferior race." The world loves a true and noble woman more than the prettiest beauty that ever lived or the most brilliant intellect. Within the memory of every one there are noble, womanly lives, which have been dearer and better to us than the most brilliant women of history. Not for the beauty of a Helen of Troy, or Cleopatra, not for the brilliancy of a George Sand or a Joan of Arc would we sacrifice these lives. Indeed, if we had to choose between one or the other, we would wipe from the slate of history those historic characters rather than destroy the sacred influences of a noble mother, siste o wife[which have shaped and formed our career. —A. S. Atkinson in Home Companion. THE friends of Mr. P. W. Upshaw, of 633 Charlotte, we have heard are urging him for Deputy County Marshal, of Jackson County, Mo. We will say, that we join them in the selection; for Mr. Upshaw, besides being deserving, in one among the best all around political mixers, that staid old Missouri affords. He is a so a man entitled to, and receives the respect of not only his race, but the entire population as well. The appointment of this intelligent and brainy negro citizen will meet the good graces of all classes in the county, we are sure, for he would be unquestionably the right man in the right place. Mr. Upshaw is thoroughly a race man and has never been found lagging when the best interests of his race was at stake. He is a true blue, uncompromising, straightforward republican who ever glories in upholding the principles of his party and keeping the old flag floating to the breeze. In the last notable and memorable campaign in which the Republicans were winners in Jackson county, we had occasion to meet this excellent gentleman, and found him always foremost, hard at work endeavoring at all hazards to save the old state, county and nation to that grand old glorious leader, Wm. McKinley. He stands true representative of his race. If respectability cuts a figure, if faithfulness is to be rewarded, if republicanism is republicanism and intelligence means anything, then Mr. P. W. Upshaw should be rewarded, not because he is a negro, but because he labored in good faith, as an humble American citizen, and as such, is entitled to a part of the spoils. Will the Missouri republicans look to their best interests and do their part by the negro is what not only the Missouri negroes watching to see, but their brothers across the line are watching the checkerboard manouveres. KEEP THEM IN SCHOOL KEEP THEM IN SCHOOL. To the credit of our people a smaller proportion of children are found on the streets since the opening of school than there was during the first week of school last year, yet there are many children of school age gadding about on the streets, and around the humble homes of their parents. The children of the less fortunate families are generally the ones found out of school, some because of poverty and inability to prepare them, and others because of indifference to the future welfare of their offspring. Perhaps they have never stopped to figure out the moral duty which they owe those who must live after them. Those who have trudged through the mud and dust of life's highway past several decades of mile-stones, carrying the pick and shovel, the hod and the hoe, and burdened with the cares which poverty ever brings, often cry out in their despair. "Of all I had education, and had only improved that which I have." Such persons feel bitterly that they have lost, thoroughly realizing what might have been. So, also, those can reckon its true value, who, by means of a superior education alone, have climbed f.om the hollow to the bill above the common level, but to many, and to youth especially, its true value is underestimated, or not estimated at all. The difference between the man in the ditch who is digging away with pick and spade, and the man above him who "keeps a time" is one of education only, in most cases. We respect the man in the ditch as much as the man above him, but to get down with him would not ameliorate his condition, but intensify it rather, by adding more competition Young man, look about you and note the condition of affairs and persons. You will notice that the educated man leads everywhere in every thing political, financial, social. You will notice that he makes a living with less exertion than his unlettered neighbor, although very often less deserving. Take it the world over and you will notice that, as a universal rule, the man who draws the biggest pay does the least work and is the educated man. Seeing this, knowing this, can one fail to put the true value on an education. Parents, can you not see that it is your duty to do the best you can to educate your children, mentally and morally? Is there anything which will give them a better footing, or be more permanent when you are gone; for an education is life lasting if not eural. Do your work in the matter by urging your children along and giving them every opportunity in your power. MOLLY E. BAILLEY. —Colored Messenger. CITIZEN Kansas City, Kas. Mr. Steven Hancock, of 1119 Oakland avenue, is quite ill. Rév. W. L. Grant, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached an able servon Sunday night to a large and appreciative audience. Our esteemed friend and noted secret fraternity worker, Mrs. Sylvia Robinson, of the great and only Popular Block, who has hovered between life and death the past week, is now slightly improved, and a ray of sunlight once more flits across our blackened skies. The A. M. E. church and the Metropolitan Baptist church held Union Services at the Seventh Street A. M. E. church Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving dinners were in vogue at many of the churches. The Executive Boards of the Kansas Baptist State Convention will hold their first Quarterly meeting at the Vine St. Baptist church, corner of 14th. and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo. December 12th. 13th. and 14th, an urgent appeal is made to the churches for missionary purposes, over $200 is the sum scheduled to raise. Those pastors who cannot attend are urgently requested to send contributions. Mr. Garfield Mossby sang a very excellent solo at the Literary Monday night, at the M. B church. Mrs. E. L. Oliver, and Mrs. Lester Kennedy were agreeable visitors in the Popular Block this week. Mrs. Susan Gamble still remains quite seriously ill at her home. Mr. Wm. Patterson, formerly of this city, but now of Pueblo, Col., and Miss Emma Miller, of 80 Walker avenue, were married on the evening of the 20th, and will make this city their future home. Miss Mamie Mosby, of Council Grove, Kas., was very pleasantly entertained Monday evening at the residence of Miss D. B. Thomas, in the Popular Block. An exceedingly delightful evening was spent, music being furnished by the Gate City Mandolin club. Mr. Elias Tillman, of No. 5 Fire Station, and Miss——Whititing, of the Sea Foam Block, were united in marriage the past week by Probate Judge Snyder. Thanksgiving day was generally observed in this city Thursday. The Public Schools were closed to remain closed till December 3rd. All was quiet. Douglass Hospital was remembered by a number of charitable people Thanksgiving. We learn that a map publishing firm operates principally in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, and called The Midland Map Co., propose compiling and publishing a new real estate map of Wyadotte County, if a sufficient list of subscribers can be obtained. Our business men ought to encourage this enterprise as we need the map. Mr. Wyatt Millikan, the topographer of the company, is a gentleman of the first water and should receive the proper treatment at the hands of our citizens. Miss Mattie B. Harris, 489 Walker avenue, who has been quite ill for two weeks, is improving slowly. The infant daughter, "Goldie," of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sykes, of Oakland avenue, died this week of Dyphtheria. Mrs. Sarah Hawkins and Mrs. Allen, of 885 Minnesota avenue, spent several days this week in Fort Leavenworth Cards are out announcing the coming nuptials of Mr. Andrew Smith and Miss Jeanie Thomas, Dec. 19th., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas, on Jersey avenue. The remains of Mrs. Alice Bynum, who died last week at the Douglass Hospital, wre buried last Sabbath from Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, under the auspices of Pearly Gates of Kansas Temple of S. M. Ts. Owing to the serious illness of the Worthy Princess, Mrs. Sylvia Robinson, Mrs. Lulu Johnson acted in her stead. Rev. Geo. McNeal and Rev. A. D. Jamison, officiled. It is to be said of this worthy order that in the hour of death as well as in life they live up to their obligations and we highly commend them and their worthy officers. It is a demonstrated fact that it is of the utmost importance to be associated with some good secret fraternity. The Pearly Gates, of Kansas Temple of S. M. Ts., have a membership of 125 financial members. It is one of the largest ladies organizations of secret fraternities in the State. THE WOMAN'S LEAGUE The Woman's League, at its last regular meeting, decided to establish a Cooking School, open to all persons from the age of ten upward. Mrs. Birch, who hold a certificate of graduation from the Washington school of Domestic Science, has been secured to take charge of the class, and it is expected that from the very beginning the work will meet with marked success. The place of meeting will be the 2nd, Baptist church, corner of Tenth and Charlotte, and the beginning session will be held on Saturday, December 8th, at 1 o'clock p.m. All interested parties are cordially invited to be present. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE Holidays are Here Before Selecting Your Gifts. NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THE OHOICE OF THE STOCK. WE have on hand the largest up-to-date and most complete assortment of goods in the city. Gold and Silver Watches, Diamond Ear Rings, Scarf rins, Necklace, Watch Chains, Charms, Silver Tea Sets, Clocks, and anything in the line of Jewelry. We carry nothing but the best. Christmas and Birthday Presents a specialty. See us before purchasing. B. J. DUNNING, Optician and Jeweler, 542 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. SLOW THROUGH THE DARK. BY PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR. Slow moves the pageant of a climbing race, Their footsteps drag far, far below the height. And unprevailing by their utmost might, Seem faltering downward from each hard won place. No strange, swift sprung exception we A devious way thro' dim, uncertain light Our hope, through the long vistaged years, a sight Of that our captain's souls see face to face. Who, faithless, faltering that the road is steep. Now raiseth up his drear insistent cry? Who stoppeth here to spend a while in sleep. Of curseth that the storm obscure the sky? Heed not the darkness round yon dull and deep. The clouds grow thicker when the summit's nigh. A CAKE WALK TRUST From a New York Letter New York's New York Letter. New York—The Douglas League of Cake Walkers and Rag Time Players, a sort of Cake Walk trust, was organized last night at a meeting of colored enthusiasts at the Doulless club, at 14th, West Thirty first street. The encroachments of amateur talent led to the organization. Delegates from Kentucky, Texas, Georgia and San Francisco, were present. The local cake walk season begins at the Grand Central palace on December 1st., and the necessity of action was immediate. These at the meeting as delegates numbered about 100. Charles Moore, the president, said scab labor was coming here and something must be done to keep it out. Eddie James, called the king of the rag time players, got up in evening dress and diamonds. The Cake Walk trust was organized with Moore, as president, and Pickan inny Hill and Luke Pully as vice presidents, Wm. Turner and John Bagen,sec retaries, and Ernest Hogan, the colored comedian, chairman of the board of managers. NEGRO RIDDLED WITH BULLETS Florida Mob Purues a Murderer and Overtakes Him in a Swamp. Overtakes him in a swamp. Lake City, Fla. Nov. 27.—Spencer Williams, a negro, was shot to death near this city to-day a meb. Williams who recently arrived here from Pesacola, last night shot and dangerously wounded City Marshal Strange and Wm. Strickland, a business man of this city, while resisting arrest. As soon as the news of the shot came known, citi- zens armed them, and forming a posse, followed the desperado on horse- back and afoot and overtook him to-day in a swamp. The negro was literally shot to pieces, fully 200 bullet holes found in his body. The body was brought into town and placed in front of the Court House gate, where it was viewed by hundreds. ANTI-LYMCHING RESOLUTIONS. ANTI-LYMPHING RESOLUTIONS. Chicago, Nov. 29 - Resolutions protesting against lynchings and asking the president to take some action toward stopping them, were adopted to-day during the union Thanksgiving services at the People's church, McVicker's theater, The resolutions were presented by the Rev. Rejinka Lissy Jones, at the request of the Afro-American Anti-Lynching Society. They called attention to the lynching of the negro boy in Denver a few days ago and to the large number of lynchings in the United States during the last twelve months. The president was asked to refer to the matters in his annual message. Miss Mamie Mosby, of Council Grove, Kasa., who spent six weeks in our city, the guest of Mrs. Bishop, Miss D. B. Houses and Miss Walker, of Argentine, left this week for Paola, where she will spend several weeks with relatives. And so Mary Elena Lease wants to be released. Kansas people will keep before the public. DAMAGED BY A KISS. Love is the appetite and kisses are the food. In the literature of every language this little word of four letters is abundantly employed. In the customs and manners of every people, from the most civilized to the most savage, kissing has always received an important and emphatic recognition. Kisses are of numerous sorts, sizes periods of duration and shades of meaning. To go into details about the different varieties of this labial form of greetings would keep a fast writer busy till he was seized with paralysis over work. There are even "unkissed kisses," according to Mr. Tennysen, the poet, but it takes a 400-horse-power imagination to realize what they are. Some rhymester whom Byron satirized wrote that "the whole world trembled to a kiss." A cyclone and ertbquake must have performed the sort of osculation he referred to. There are "sure enough" kisses and stage kisses. Every man and woman who has ever been a girl or a boy and had "sweethearts" knows what the "sure enough" kind are. As far as the stage kiss is concerned, it is of infinite variety and many an actor and actress have won fame and drawn crowds by reason of some new brand of the article they have been able to exhibit. Most notable of this class of osculations, perhaps, within the last twenty years have been the Emma Abbot kiss, the George Riggnold kiss, the Yvette Guilbert kiss and the Lester Wallack kiss. Among reigning stage favorites the most piduant kisser is Auna Heid and the most thrilling and never-to-beforgotten kisser is Olga Nethersole. These have all adduired fans and drawn audiences into theaters to witness their oscillator originality displayed in the attractive uniqueness of their particular methods of osculation. But another stage favorite, sad to relate, Richard Maestfield, is about to draw audiences to a court room on account of his kiss, which a young actress on whom he inflicted it says made her sick. She has sued him for $3,500. That is a most extraordinarily costly kind of kiss, considering it is not of the variety on which breach of promise cases are usually built. She places the time of infliction of the labial damages aforesaid on the 26th, day of December. The date suggests that Dick may have been imbibing Christmas cheer of a rather strenuous vintage before going on the stage or he may have been smoking a Particularly black segar. But the damaged actress will not explain what made it so screaming till she gets him before a jury Whichever way the verdict goes Mr. Mansfield is threatened with being saddled with a reputation for being one actor in whose kiss the suspicion of consequential damages always lurks. Kansas City, Times. Mrs. R. C. Clark, of Jersey avenue, and little son, are enjoying a trip in the Sunny South among relatives Best Heads of Hair Fair-haired people have the best heads of hair, 140,100 to 160,000 being quite an ordinary crop of hairs on the head of a fair man or woman. Obstacles to Art. Aked what she regards as the greatest obstacle to an artist's success, Mme. Suzanne Adams, the youngest of Mr. Grau's prime donna, replies, hesitatingly, "Friends! who admire and love you and interrupt your studies, tempt you away from them and generally foll all your efforts to work conscientiously; who would not tell you of a fault lest they hurt your feelings, and never tell you of a virtue lest they stimulate your vanity." Constant musical study and care of the physical being, without coddling, are the principles Mme. Adams advocates as those likely to bring an ultimate success to the ambitious singer-"Harper's Bazar American Citizen. ahi AMERICAN CITIZEN PUBLISHING a™D PRINTING CO. ag rae Daily and Weekly 417 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY KANSAS c W. C. MARTIN, EDITOR. ——SSE=—_—_E=__E_____ TERNS OF SUBSCRIPTION nity Aclivered by carrierper week. 10¢- ‘Weekly one year.....-.... ..- 9100 i os or aaa Sntered at the postoffice at Kansas City ‘Gans , as second class matter. TOPEKA, KAS. ‘Miss Minnie Page. who hss been on the sick lst several months, is, slowly im- proving Miss Anvie Roach is quite il] at her residence. corner Hunton and Lane sts. Mrs. Joseph Bass was ealled to her ‘home, at Mound City, Kas , to attend the funeral of her brother this week.+ ‘The Ladies Sewing Circle are prepar ing © special Thankegiving dinner fo ‘the visiting Masons in our city that day « The Oak Leaf Club met Wednesday ‘with Mrs. Dennis Ray, on Kline street. ‘rhe Golden Rod Art Club will be en- tertained Friday evening by Miss Nellie Hicks, at ber home, E 4th. street. Mr. Russell McAdoo and Miss Mary ‘Thomas were united in marriage Wed nesday evening, st the Shiloh Baptis chureb, Rev. T. D. Olden, officiating. THEY SAY. Now will you be good. Now have you heard anything? Christigaity, Ob! Christianity, where art thou? "Are we yetalive tosee each other: faces. Hark from the tomb, there comes doleful scund. ‘Time, old time, always tells the tale for in many dark secluded corners there stands a bony skeleton whose bony fing: cera point to hidden secrets, There is after all a little difference be tween a young rascal and an old one There will be a debate soon in Tis Can alley it ie sunounced. Resolved, tha the married men have one shade the bes of it in Wyandotte county. ‘The Sea Foam block, notwithstanding the coid wether, still holds its own, anc they “kill 12” kid. Keep your eyes on this column and you can ulways get a tip on coming events, ‘That Sextette ball will surely be a cork er. + ‘There will be s play on the bill board: next week entitled Brother against Bro ther It will be a puiful enacted dram: to all participant. With sympathy fo all the players—May the Lord have me cy on their poor souls. Kor good results advertise in this paper. JUDGE LYNCH IN CHICAGO. Police Have a Hard Time Seving a Ne- gro Fiend From a Mob, Chicago. Il, Nov. 90.—A mob com- posed of men and omen defied drawn revolvers and fought with twenty po- icemen to night in an attempt to ynch Harry Evans, « colored man. arrested on acharge of asssulting 7-year-old Freda Guerdal. The hundreds of persons who had gathered around the home of the little girl, whose death was feared, were greatly excited when Evans, who had Deen cuptured an hour before, was brought before his victim for identifica» tion. “Hang the blsck scoundrel, lynch him,’ shouted the spectaters, as the Prisoner was brought to the doorway of the Guendal home, Two officers, who had charge of the negro, after a free use of their clubs on the maddened crowd, finally managed to shove Evans into the house, where the ltttle girl identified bim as her assailant. When the mob Outs de lesrned that Evens had bees identified by his victim, they became frenzied snd made another rush for Evans. In the mean‘ime, however.” « not call had been seat in and a wagon Joad of biue coats appeared on the scene Just in time to prevent the crowd from ‘overpowering the officers snd securing the negro. After a fierce struggle, it which 8 score of people were more or less injured, the police succeeded in dis. persing the mob and landed Evans safe- dg in jail. NEGROES HAVE A WARM TIME, Church Conference Txcsles Temper- ance and the Missing Habit. Nashville, Tenv., Nov. 16.—The af riean Methodist Episcopal Conference bad a warm time to-dsy. The tem- perance clause requiring every min- ister to preach s temperance sermon on a fixed date every vear, was bitterly opposed by Rev: C, S. Bowman, who said that the preachers weuld be chas- ed frum the churches if they attempted jt. The report was adopted. a Bishop ‘T. C. Turner, in adwitung several ministers, comdymoaed the kiss ing babit, and said it would cause the downfall of young ministers quicker than anything else. Go to the Sanflower Store 485 Min nesota avenue for bargains, Grasp oppurtuaitics as they pres- ‘ent themselves, now is @ most excel lent time to subseribe for this paper You never know of bow little values tigi ta een seliroe get Se the a : WAS 4 STRANG WOOING. Piaintif in Divorce Suit Claims: She Was Married Against Her Will. Hutchinson, Nov. 2). A strange woo ing is recounted in a petition fordivoree recently filed in the district court here. The plaintiff claims that when married sho was under 16 years of age. The de fendant and bis sister, the petition al- leges, induced tie plaintiff to go driv- ing with them one Sunday about tw years ago. After ridieg awbilo they both began entreating her to marry the de- fendant, This she refused to do,because she did not want to matry him, avd it any case desired first to talk with ber parents and friends abont the matter ‘The petition alleges that the pait brought the plaintiff from a distant par of the county, arriving in Hutchinsor after daylight the morning after start. ing, That a license was procured snc that upon their parsistent entreaties she was finally indueed against her will to be married. ‘The petition further alleges that sh was mistreated and could not live witt the defendant. The case will probably be heard at the next term of court. The parties conceraed in the case live 1m the we tern part of Reno county. | ~—s REVIVING THE 8HAWL. [From the New York Sun.) All sorts of oid fasnions are revived but the shiawl seems doomed to perpet- tual burial. tis said that Queen Vie toria has a stock of India shawis whieh she bestows as gifts upon ner ladies in waiting, but the shawl never experi ‘ences ever partial resurree'ion. Long after the shaw! weat out 1 ‘vogue the garment was still worn by 4 few old womon, but now it is rarel; jreen on feminine shoulders. Yet the ince shawls that women have nows. days as heirlooms must have been re. warkatly gracefal and rich looking draperies, for, uf course, they were or- namentel. ‘The India shawls were marvelous! beautiful and rich in oriestal color One lasted a woman for a lifetime an passed to another generation. Nowa days a women must have coats lov and short for walking and driving, go! capes, traveling wraps and party eloaks. | There is reason, however, or th passing of the shawl. With the ex ‘ception of the ince and fine silk shawls the form of the wearer was absolute indistinguishable, which state of thing: would never become popular even as # fad in these days. ‘The antomobile coat was killed be cause it had no waist ia ie AT THE AGE OF 69 YEARS. A Conway Springs Woman Seeks a Di vorce. Wellington, Nov. 20,—Otilla Troeger of Conway Springs, has sued her bus: band, Henry A. Treoger, for divorce ‘They were married at Schenck, Pa., ix February, 1854, and have lived togethe: for 46 years. The defendant is charged with neglect of duty and extreme cru- elty, According to the petition the plaintiff has beea compelled to werk at hard labor iz the field, haul milk «dis tance of seven miles to « creamery when the temperature was below zero, and dc many other things that sheuld have been done by aman. The petition de- scribes the defendant as being of & very vgly disposition, and with threatening bodily hrm to herself and sons. ‘The defendant owns three quarter sec tions of land near Conway Springs, val ued at $7,600, and mortgaged for $4,900. [He owns personal property valued a pabout $3,000, The plaintiff wants $21 per month as temporary alimony until the suit is settled and such share of the estate as the court may deem just for permanent alimony. An order was is sued restraining the defendant from dis posing of his property. Pablication Notice. County, Kansas, George Washington, Pisintit, —) ‘ Laura Washing-on, Defendant. ‘To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, and that uuntess you sppear and answer on or be- fore the Sth. day ef January, 1901, the petition will be taken as true, and s judgment rendered thereon, the nature of which will be s decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing be ” tween the plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing the plaintiff from the defend- art, and for such other and further re- lief as in equity she may be entitled and for costs of this suit. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintifl. First published Nov. 28, 1900. ‘The old reliable Bennet & Co, of 435 ‘Minnesota ave,, will movesto larger and better quarters Dec. Ist., second door from the new Auditorium and post of- fice, 609 Minnesota avenue. Now is the rod time to buy goods as they are clos ing out their stock te make room for new goods. Give them a call and be sur- prised st the wonde:ful bargains at such wonderful prices. ‘Thou sbait not lie—is the divive command—but a good many Coristivns doo’t seem to have ever seen this in the |good book. Fanny how reaaily, some péopie ‘get back at the dogs of other peoll le and are guilty of the ‘same them« selves, Heaven never helps the man who is too lany.to hustle in his own bebelf, GET IN THE SWIM i I; , PUBLISHING COMPANY, | Take great pleasure in snnouncing many extra inducements to its read me at the beginning of the TWENTIETH CENTURY: be The subscription price bas now been reduced to 1.00, in advance, per year, of fifty.two issues. ‘The e itor is preparing many new featares. Ars ticles of much worth from the heading negr> writers of the world on all subjects of vital interest to the race, will appear fro. time to time, Don't fail to get in the swim, f ‘The American Crrizey is the oldest and best weekly negro paper in Kansas. It has a record of thirteen years without missing a single issue. Now is the opportunity of life time. Wul you grap it? We want 5,000 new subscribers at the beginning of the 20th. century, January Ist., 1901. Agents and Hustlers Wanted at Once, Write for list of valuable Prizes and splendid inducements offered to the persons sending in the largest list of subsoribers by January Ist. AMERICAN CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO., No. 417 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Fe ee ree ee ae ee, ee ge ee ee We can furnish you with from ene to 100 Waiters, for private parties, banquets, dinning ears and buffetts. The only place of thie kind im America, In connection our Barber Shop is one of the THE FINEST IN THE CITY. BARBERS, H, PATTON, KD, CARNES, J. L, BUSH, 917 Baltimore Avenua, Kansas City, Mo ao ~@ “Well, this is the best eS Weekly Negro paper I've . eer ccen teal colo a Treading it. Everybody ought, .->— Bis to rend it. Only 15 conte’ / ee ber Month. T Lis _~ ) Ca : Sy cf ; a Rs WS a] i tf — Publication Notice. A. W, Stratton, Plainuff, ca how Annie Stratton, Defendant. (144z8.) ‘The State of Kansas to Annie Stratton You wil! take notice that you have beer sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for an absolute divorce, and the petition in said case filed, charge you with adultry with one ' Virger Eoenb, and unless you on or before the 28ch. day of December. 1900, answer de mur or otherwise object, the allegation of said petition will be taken as true anc Judgment rendered ax orayed for. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintifl. Attest A. GUNNING, Clerk, First published Nov. 15th., 1900. THE Citi 1tiZen, The oldest, and one of the best ar most reliable Weekly papers for the see in the State. An unexcelled Advertising Medium, office at 417 Minnesota avenue, Kansag City, Kansas. Job Work, Bills, Programms, and all kinds of printing done. Satis faction guaranteed or no go: Correspondence solicited from all parts of the country, AMERICAN CITIZEN PUB CO. 417 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Publication: Notice. | Jn the District Court, Wyandotte Conn- ty, Kansas. | Brantly Bree, Plaintiff, vs. : | Gussie Bell, Defendant. 14609.) The State of Kaasas to Gussie Bell. You wili take notice thar you have been ‘sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for an absolute divorce ‘and the petition of plaintiff in said case filed charges of sbandonment for more ‘ban one year, and unless you, on or be~ fore December 28th., 1900, answer de- anur or otherwise object, the allegations [nse ee be raga ys true and judgment rendered as prayed for. ee ‘L. W JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest, ——— Clerk. First Published Nov. 15, 1900. Sepininieaes” Seibel A new method of preserving tele- graph poles is to surround the portion in the ground with an earthenware Pipelike a drain pipe. Inte this space between the pole and the pipe is poured & mixture of sand and resin. MISS JANE WASHINGTON, FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER. Plain, Fancy and other Sewing a reasonable rates. No. 1118 Barnett Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. —_—— Tar bieyole hus demonstrated ite woility in still another direction A Washingtonville woman along the Audson met a thief coming out of her house, but not suspecting bis sharactz~ allowed him to go. Find. lag. nesever that she had been Fubbed. sue followed him on her wheel and soon succeeded in overtak- img Yim. She recovered property smough to pay ror the bicycle. ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS: In this city can be found at ; No. } «hve | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, Everything in the line of eatables is cooked ard served in first class style, penta meals served on short notice rs. Annie Sewoll is well experiecced in restaurant business and knows bow to treather many customers. Don’t forget the No., 25 Central avenue, MRS. ANNIE SEWELL, Proprietress. Half Rate Excursion, Plus two dollars) twice a month via Union Pacific to points in Colorado, Wy oming. Utsb, Idaho, Montana and Wash ‘ington. Callus up ‘Phone 1109, or cal At office 1,000 Main street, and let us te you all about these excursions. Short line ty Salt Lake. The Union Pacitic of course; hours quicker time All the comforts of nome Ticket of fice 1,000 Main street, Telephone 1109, Remember Dining Cars on the Union Pacific that now starts from Kansas City daily. Unexcelied service, restaurant plan Ticket office 1,000 Mai street. Kansas Citv, Mo a SEO SUCRES CEN ‘cures ancersand Tumors, Used with perfect. safety: fnarmiess, soothing, nonrir? SSW preter to bave patients Jcome £0 the Santtariln for's come to the Sanitarium for = _ stad. 21 11s. | vo our Sanitarium need not pay eilewred.| Wee day for oar 9 page book Ieostains much ‘valvablo Information” wud Bondreds o teatingaaiatrom patents we have cured of cancer. Sent free.” Consultation ‘by {all or in persos, free. “Address, DR. E. 0. SMITH'S SANITARIUM, A. S. MCCLEARY, Manncen, Rooms 6 to i, N. E. Cor. soth & Fain Sts., KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ‘can't Whistle on Sunday, ‘The trains are to be forbidden t¢ whistle within the limits of the city of Teromto on Sunday. ok: E “3 So aan You Are Earnestly Requested to Vall a, The C, F. WILLNER 3 | t AND t - Carpet Co, Looated at 618 and 620 Minnesota Avenue To inspect the largest and most complete line of H Furnishings Ia the city, at prices that will convince you that your money will g- further here than elsewhere. We make it an especial effort to please and thereby retain your ‘patronage and also your recommendation for your frends patronage. WE SEL: ON TIME PAYMENTS and know that OUR TERMS WIL, SUIT YOU, and will be glad to show you OUR STOSK. We carry everythiag n the line of % FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, OIL CLOTH, LINOLEUMS,SHADES,LAMPS, DINNER and TOILEL SETS, also.’ complete line of RANGES and GASO- LINE SLOVES. Don’t forget the number and name, THE C. F. WILLNER, We sell the Celebrated Kroeger Piano. Farniture and Carpet Uo, 618, 620 MINNESOTA AVENUE. .Telephooe W 130 ) RAILROAD NOTICES. MISSOURT PACIFIC RAILWAY, SUM, MER EXCURSIONS. —West and North.— ‘To Pueblo, Colcrado Springsand Den: ver and retro, special summer excur- sions June 21, July 7, 8, 9, 10, 18, and ‘Angust 2, final return limit October 81, $19 for the round trip. Summer tourist tickets on sale every day from June 1 0 September 15, in clusive, final return limit Oct. 31, round trip 835 inmneseekers’ excursions to western and soutbwestern points on Zune 5 and 19, July 3 and 17, August? au 22, tick- ets good for twenty-one days, at rate of ‘ove fare plus £2, for the round trip, ‘Tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis a $21 for the round trip. good g ing any day, returmiog any time up to October 1. ‘Very low rates to other northers points. Special excursions June 21, July 7, 8, 9 10 and 18, and August 2. to St. Paul, Minneapolis. Round trip at $15.55. Du- luth anu the Superiors at $:9.85. Water ville, Minn., $14.40, Good to return Oc tober 81, 1960. From July 1 speeial round trip oxeur sions to Ogden and Salt Lake City ai $50.00. Liberal stop overs, Good to re turn until October 31. ‘Jane 20 to 25 Wintleld and return $6.6 duly 7 to 20, Ottawa and return $1.65 For particulars call or address. 8, JEWETT, Passenger and Ticket Agent. City ticket office No. 901 Main street Kansas City, Mo. Secure Tickets «++. VIA TBE.... Chicago, Milwaukee &St, Paul Rye, .... AND YOU GET.... . Sleepers: & Ghair Cars ae0eTO... CHICAGO and all intermedsate points The shortest, quickest and bes tline to Chilocothe, Ot. tumwa, Cedar Rapids, Dubnque, and La Crosse and Cedar Rapids, Rockford and Freeport: .,+-Pessenger Station at... 22nd St. and Grand Ave. ‘Take Westport Cable. City Ticket Office, 915 Main stree, Ridge Building. A. B. BRILGES Gin’). Scutbweste Net F. J. LERCHPassenger Agent. Office 915Main St.. Kansas Cites For an Evening of Recreation VISIT THE MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE, Porters and Waiters Musical — CLUB ! — 1009, ST. LOUIS AVENUE, 1009. Kansas City, - - - - Missonti, (QF" It is the swellest place in the city. gg A. C. L. COAL CO., -IS HEADQUARTERS FoR— THE CHEAPEST PRICES ‘The Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the promptest deliveries, eS GET THEIR PRICES ON COAL, WOOD, FEED, FLOUR, ax» BUILDING STONE, Wholesale and Retail. Offiee 402, Minnesota Ave. Tel. 152 West. sey-Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North 8rd. St. EF. HENDERSON Manager. . Lewis Blandehard No. 6, Sta eLine, K.C. K Does all kinds ef Boot and Shoe wore. He does first class hand work, and also has one of the very latest and best Shoemaker’s machine and guarantees the best and the sheapest work in the quickest trme Give Rim a trial arid eee for you elf. W.B. RAYMOND, Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in UNDERTAKERS * SUPPLiéS FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HUURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THESICK AND WOUNDEs Undertaking Kuoms, 431 Minnesota ave. ‘Lelepnone West 32. Factory Lor st St., and Riverview Ave. Telepehone 28 KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. EXECUTOR’S NOT:CE. State of Baosas, Wyandotte Om} ty, 88. In'the Probate Court in and for. ic County. In the matter Of the Esta of Jesse Pope, Deceased, Notice is hereby given that Letter Testawentsry have beeo uranted to the undersigned on the Last Will and Testa. ment of Jesse Pope, ia ¢ of snid county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County aud State aforesaid dated the Qod. day of October A. D., 1900. Now, ail persons having ‘claim: against the said estate, are hereby noti fied that they must present the sane tc the undersigned for allowance wituir ove vear from the date of said Let ers, or they may be preeluded from ony ben: efit of such estate, and that if such claixs be not exhibited within three years after the date of said Letters, they ‘Shall be forever barred NETTIE NEE WASHINGTON, DAIgY SARAH REYNOLDS, Exeeutor of the last Will and Testa ment of Jesse Pope Deceased. 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Jell-O, the New Dessert. meet, please all the family. For words: Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try it today. College Men at Harpoot Dr. Thomas H. Norton, American consul at Harpoot, Turkey, recently gave a dinner to the members of the Phi Beta Kappa society resident in Perna. Nearly a doze persons were present representing Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Vassar, Hamilton, Bowdoin, Amherst, Williams and Columbia. To Promote Good Digestion If after Thanksgiving Day the appetite is poor take Garfield Tea; it will cleanse the system and stimulate the appetite. To Help Newspaper Student A friend of the late Gibson Peacock, former proprietor of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, has given the University of Pennsylvania $1,000 to establish a "Gibson Peacock Memorial Fund," the income of which is to be devoted to the help of a deserving student in any department who purposes to devote himself to newspaper work. Try Red Cross Ball Blue. 5 cents. 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This is the only cure that lasts. Remove the cause; nature will do the rest. Peruna removes the cause. Address The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio, for a book treating of Catarrh in its different phases and stages, also a book entitled "Health and Beauty," written especially for women GRAIN-O THE PURE GRAIN COFFEE Grain-O is not a stimulant, like coffee. It is a tonic and its effects are permanent. A successful substitute for coffee, because it has the coffee flavor that everybody likes. A successful coffee substitutes in the market, but only one food drink— Grain-O. All grocers: 15c. and 25c. DON'T STOP TOBACCO SUDDENLY It injures nervous system to do so. BACO is the only cure that REALY Cures and notifies you of the damage. We guarantee that three boxes will cure any case. BACO-CUO is vegetable and harmless. It has nothing to do with drugs. At all drugsups or by mail prepaid, it a box. $50. Booklet free. 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ZEBB Dry. 817-16th Street. WASHINGTON, D. C. Branch offices: Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives book of reliefs and to aid the treatment FREE. Dr. H. H. GREEN'S 500s, 50s & 4s, Atlanta, Ga. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHEN A LIFE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by drugs. CONSUMPTION GOOD MEN IN POLITICS "Stick" in Soda Water Pays Tax.... People Name the Candidates When they Register. "The Minnesota primary-election system marks a new era in politics, and is a revolution not even second to the Australian ballot." Thus said Senator Washburn of Minnesota, after he had watched the results of the new direct, concurrent primary-election law, used for the first time in Hennepin county, Minnesota, on Sept. 18 last. Ever since the public has been operating under a convention system it has always been urged that if the people would only take an interest in the primaries and the caucuses there would not be so many mistakes in the selection of candidates. If this is true, then the most successful primary reform is one that will bring out the total vote. By the plan of holding a concurrent primary on registration day, Hennepin county brought out more votes at the primary election than it did at the previous general election, the percentage being 110 in favor of the primary law. Therefore, from that standpoint alone, it was a success. After the law was enacted by the Minnesota legislature and before its actual test the principle found such favor that it was made part of Wisconsin's Republican platform, entered into the party operation of Oregon, is being officially inquired into in In- PRIMARY ELECTION BAR DEMOCRATIC PARTY List of Candidates for Nomination to be Voted 12th District, 3d Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County Clement J. M. County Av. Electors can vote but ONE of these Tickets, but must return folded together, to the Judge at the Ballet Doc. The vote for a person, marked X, in the square at the right of the name of the person for whom you desire to vote. Judge 6th Judicial District Vote for One JAMES C. HAYNES GEORGE R. BROBINSON JOHN W. ARCTANDER A. B. CHOATE Member of Congress, 3d District Vote for One WILLIAM H. VANDERBURGH ROBERT R. ODELL S. A. STOCKWELL County Auditor Vote for One WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS The vote for a person, marked X, in the square at the right of the name of the person for whom you desire to vote. Mayor FRANK G. MCMILLAN JAMES CRAY JOSSEP S. MCHENRY City Treasurer JULIUS J. HEINRICH City Controller JOHN O. DAVIS Judge of Municipal Court DAVID W. PARSONS Special Judge of Municipal Court DEMOCRATIC SPECIMEN BALLOT. diana and enlisted the services of earnest men who are even now working for its adoption in New York. The Minneapolis object lesson proved the practical nature of the plan and its friends from one end of the country to the other are determined that its full efficacy shall be brought to bear upon the business of government. ment is the classes ticket the v mated Attraction for Voters. The secret of the high merit of the law is that it draws those men who have hitherto held aloof from primaries, conventions and the polls, from disgust at the time dishonored methods there obtaining, to take part in the business of government. Under the law nominations are not made by conventions, but by the people themselves, direct. It destroys the power of political machines and selfish employers to influence their dependents through open threat or secret terror. In the voting booth at the direct primary every voter can vote with security. How he has voted can never be known unless he should himself choose to reveal it. Both parties hold their primaries on the same day, in the same place and concurrently, where the citizens vote at regular elections. The regular registration officers are behind their tables and men irrespective of party register. This double opportunity is one of the magnets that draws. It is a time-saver. To hold primaries and registration at one time has been found in other states an excellent way of increasing the vote at primaries. Having registered, the citizen—Republican or Democrat—gets two tickets, one containing Republican and the other Democratic nominees who had been placed on the tickets through petitions of not less than 5 per cent of the voters casting ballots for the office in question at the last previous election. There may be a dozen candidates on the same party ticket for one office. The name of each aspirant for the place appears at the top under des- The old, old joke about the wink at the soda water fountain has received a new lease of life from the stern and unobacular department of internal revenue. A few weeks ago one F. G. Heinze, in the well-known and bustling metropolis of Mankato, Minn., asked the collector if he would have to pay the special tax as a retail liquor dealer if he "put a stick" occasionally Thoughts on Forgiveness. We pardon as long as we love.—Rochefoucauld. Who from crimes would pardoned be, in mercy should set others free.—Shakespeare. Pardon, not wrath, is God's best attribute.—B. Taylor. We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves.—George Elliot. It is easier for the generous to forgive than for the offender to ask forgiveness.—Thomson. Crossing the Rubicon. ignation of office, in a proportional number of ballots, the theory being that no name should have the advantage of appearing at the top on all the ballots. Should other parties enter the contest the number of tickets would be increased, one ticket for each party going to every voter. No "Cut-and-Dried" System. No "Cut-and-Dried" System. Each voter marks one ballot only, returning both ballots pinned together as he received them to the judge, who places them in the box. Later the crosses on the marked ballot are credited to the respective candidates and the unmarked ballot is returned to the city clerk. If a voter blunderingly marks both ballots, only the one containing the greater number of marks is counted. As a result of the first primaries held in Minneapolis under the law, a much higher class of men became the duly nominated candidates than ever before. Men who had refused steadily to be drawn into the "leg-pulling" quagmire of old-style primaries and conventions now came to the front and accepted candidacy. A most significant development was the fact that every professional office-seeker whose name appeared on the ballot was rejected—a consummation that never could have been achieved under "machine" rule. In forty-eight hours everybody knows who is nominated for every office in the county. Affords Better Nominees. Perhaps the most significant com- BALLOT ARTY be Voted for in rd, County Minors County Auditor. List return them all flct Box. Vote for One MILLAN HENRY Vote For One INRICH Vote For One IS pL Court Vote for One RSONS Medal Court Vote for One LLOT. PRIMAR REP List of Candles City of Electors can vote as folded To vote for a person, mark on the square at the right of the person by whom you die. Judge ith Judicial District JOHN N STEELE CHARLES B. ELLIOT CHARLES G. LAVBO Brother of Congress, Rt Bist LOREN FLETCHER County Auditor OTTO S LANGUM HUGH R. SCOIT LANNES A. CONDIT WILLIAM S. JENKINS REP ment on the Minneapolis experiment is the general opinion among all classes that the finest aldermanic ticket on both sides that ever faced the voters on election day was nominated. Author of the Law Talks. Oscar F. G. Day, author of the concurrent primary law, is a newspaper man by profession, being editor of the Minneapolis Tribune. In an article in that paper the day after the primaries, Sept. 19, he said: "Every man who has been even remotely identified with professional politics in the past was defeated. Three of the best aldermanic candidates nominated avowed that they never would have encountered the cumbersome processes and devious strategy of a convention, but would go before the people under the new primary law. "It has brought out a class of men for candidates that would never run before, and the success of these men will bring out a larger number of their kind at the next primary. "There were polled on this one primary election 27,320 votes, and without any friction, some district voting almost the limit of 400 votes allowed by law to a precinct." "Out in the country, where they had never turned out to caucuses, the farmers hitched up their teams and drove to town and nearly the entire country vote was polled. "By combining registration and primary the expense to the people is not greatly increased and the $10 which each candidate pays the county auditor helps to meet the bills." "Two state senators have laws framed to present to the next legislature which they claim are 'modifications and improvements' upon the Minnesota direct primary law. They are copies of other laws, all of them 'fake' in their nature, which were passed in different states to delude into the soda water which he dispenses from his fountain. The department thought for two weeks and then announced that, if the brandy, gin or rum amounted to 2 per cent of the soda water, the special tax must be paid. But it won't have to be paid if the rum is so small in quantity that it merely gives a "flavor" to the water. Crossing th "Crossing the Rubicon" is taking a step from which it is not possible to recede. The Rubicon was a small stream on the eastern side of Italy, separating it from Cisalpine Gaul, the province allotted to Julius Caesar. By the laws of the republic, no commander of any army could enter the home provinces unless invited by the senate. To cross the border was to people into the belief that they were 'direct' primaries. "One of these senators has a proposed act ready providing that each party committee can order 'direct' primaries on any day, to be operated under its personal supervision. That is the way they will pretend to do away with the 'evil' of the present law, which permits any man to vote either ticket." There is no doubt, as Mr. Day indicates, that many of the politicians are quietly fighting the present law, but so well did the law take with the masses, that while the politicians have striven to secure an organization to repeal it, the prospective legislators are afraid of the public protest that would follow, and instead of a repeal, the law will in all probability be extended over the entire state. In regard to the charge of cumbersomeness made against the law by machine politicians, its author says: "At first it was urged that the law was cumbersome and its machinery impossible of application. It would require a ticket twelve feet long, not over twenty votes could be polled in an hour; the vote could not be counted in a week, and he law was unconstitutional. All these assertions have been tested by actual trial and have been shown to be totally without foundation. "The ticket was eighteen inches long, the voters voted more rapidly than at general elections and the count was accomplished in a few hours. Certain alleged improvements have been suggested. "It has been suggested that a voter be forced to make affidavit as to his party and receive but one ballot. That makes a public ballot and would keep MARY ELECTION BALLOT PUBLICAN PARTY Candidates for Nomination to be Voted for in 12th District, 3d Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County. Clement J. Minors County Auditor. In vote but ONE of these Tickets, but must return them all folDED together, to the Judge at the Ballot Box. District Vote for One ELE ELLIOTT LAYBOURN No District Vote for One CHER Vote for One GUM ITT ONDIT WENKINS Mayor Vote for One JOHN A SCHLENER ALBERT A AMES JAMES ELWIN City Treasurer Vote for One C S. HULBERT City Comptroller Vote for One JOSHUA ROGERS Judge of Municipal Court Vote for One J COLFAX GRANT ANDREW HOLT REPUBLICAN SPECIMEN BALLOT. element all manic faced nomi- con paper of the article prima man titified away from the polls hundreds of men who, while not absolutely afraid that their employers would discharge them for being of opposite politics, would rather remain away from the polls and not run any risks. "It has been suggested that one registration day be for democratic voters, another day for republican. "The same objection applies to that. Both these plans would cut down the vote and give the party bosses opportunity to get a list of the party voters and whip employers into line." JOHN TALMAN. Christianity Gaining. At the recent church congress in England the bishop of Ripon congratulated his audience that, during the century now ending, the adherents of Christianity had increased from 200,000,000 to 500,000,000, and that Christian nations now wield sovereign influence over 800,000,000 out of 1,400,000 of the earth's population, but, says the Episcopal Recorder, those who believe in the necessity of the new birth of individual souls and their personal union with Christ will find but little ground for encouragement in the statement, as they ask how many of that vast multitude of adherents are true members of Christ. Imported Ralsins Are High. Imported raisins will be high this Christmas, owing to a considerable shortage in the Malaga crop. A great storm on September 15 swept over the famous Malaga raisin district doing great damage not only to the grapes still on the vines, but to those that had been cut and dried. This heavy storm was followed by a succession of cloudy and rainy days, which made is impossible for the grapes to dry properly, and besides rendered worthless a large quantity of grapes that were still on the vines. It is now estimated that the raison crop is short fully 30 per cent.—Washington letter Brooklyn Eagle. Taxing Oxford University For many years the municipal authorities of Oxford, England, have thought the valuation put on their university buildings for taxation purposes too low. A new valuation has just been made, by which the college properties will be assessed on values raised by no less a sum than £21,524 ($104,745). The university will, of course, resist this attempt to draw from their coffers, and long and expensive litigation may be expected.—Joseph H. Warner, in Chicago Record. declare war against Rome. When Caesar quarreled with Pompey he hesitated to cross the Rubicon, but at last, after anxious deliberation, he spurred his horse across the stream, and so virtually declared a civil war. From that time the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" has been adopted to signify taking a step which is irrevocable. Town Twenty Centuries Old. The little town of Ivrea, in the Valle d'Aosta, Italy, is celebrating the twentieth century of its foundation. The little town site in a beautiful nook on the southern side of the Alps and is much beloved of such tourists as discover it. FREE IF YOU WRITE AT ONCE. An illustrated catalogue of 264 pages, and 3,500 engravings, has just been issued which must interest all who read this notice. It is issued by the Mermod & Co. catalogue, and the author Locust st., St. Louis, and it is full of new and desirable articles suitable for Christmas gifts, ranging in price from 25 cents to 1,000. It is so complete that it is difficult to imagine goods to vantage without consulting the catalogue as the house is known by the well-earned title of "The Lowest Priced House in America for Fine Goods." All that is in stock is silverware, silverware, cut glass, clocks, china ware, umbrellas, art wares, optical goods, fine stationery, etc., are contained in this great catalogue, and St. Louis is the only place where you can sell at St. Louis prices and pays express charges to any part of the United States. To each of the first 10,000 who send in their names and addresses, a copy of catalogue will be mailed, postage paid. Write at once to ensure receiving it. You can never worst an ignorant man in an argument. Caterrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. 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Beware of imitations. What poor, defenseless creatures women would be if they couldn't cry! The Census of 1900. A booklet giving the population of all cities of the United States of 25,000 and over according to the census of 1900, has just been issued by the Passenger department of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, and a copy of it may be obtained by sending your address, with two-cent stamp to pay postage, to the General Passenger Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill. You may be unable to oblige, but you can at least speak obligingly. What Shall We Have for Dessert? This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no baking! add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:—Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Poetical genius is often but an uncommon degree of imagination. Cure Indigestion. 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State of leather, size, and width, plain or cap toe. When Answering Advertisements Kindly DAVIS IS DEAD. END COMES TO THE MINNESOTA SENATOR. HE HAD BEEN ILL TWO MONTHS. Blood Poisoning Was the First Cause of His Illness, and Then Kidney Trouble Developed—Was Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—Prominent in Politics. Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis, chairman of the committee on foreign relations of the senate, died at his home in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday evening. He suffered greatly during two months' sickness, and gradually sunk away, being unconscious for several hours before death, and so far as could be known, suffering no pain. Mr. Davis' illness was caused by blood poisoning of the foot from the dye of a black silk stocking. Kidney disease and other complications afterward developed and caused death. Senator Davis was born in Henderson, Jefferson county, N. Y., June 16, 1838. He early removed to Minnesota and went into politics and literary work. He was elected governor and given three terms in the United States Senate. His uncompleted term will end March 3, 1905. He was one of the commissioners that concluded the Spanish-American war treaty at Paris. He rendered the country vast service in championing the rights of Western SENATOR DAVIS. territories and securing their admission into the United States as equal, independent states; he was chiefly influential in revising the pension laws and in protecting the Western farmers from the rapacity of the twine monopoly; his speeches at the time of the Chicago riots, and more chiefly in defence and affirmance of the Monroe doctrine are history, and his exposure of the fallacies in the arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States, which led to its rejection, was a lesson in international diplomacy. Many hold that not since the days of Webster has a statesman made so clear, so terse, so forceful an application of international law as Senator Davis made in his report upon the cause of the destruction of the Maine. Mr. Crow on Third Amendment. A few days ago Attorney General E. C. Crow, of Missouri, was asked if in his opinion the third amendment, taxing mortgages, applied to mortgages made before the adoption of the amendment. He said the amendment did, in his opinion, so apply. He was then asked if the tax applied in cases where there was an expressed agreement in the mortgage that the mortgager should pay the tax, the attorney general renders an opinion that the amendment does not apply in the latter case, as it would thereby be an impairment of contract, which is contrary to the constitution. Kansas Electoral Vote The official returns of the recent election, as tabulated by the secretary of state and canvassed by the state board of canvassers, give the first McKinley elector a majority of 22,354 over the first Bryan elector. This is 2,000 less than the returns as shown by the Republican state committee. The Socialist vote was 1,615, and the Prohibitionist 3,605. By a decision of the Ohio Supreme court the law requiring coal to be weighed before it is screened at the mines is declared unconstitutional. A Plot Against the President The police of Hoboken, N. J., have received a letter alleging the existence of a plot to assassinate President McKinley. The writer of the letter gave in his communication the name of the alleged chief conspirator, which the police refuse to make public. Arkansas' New Capitol With imposing ceremonies, the cornerstone of Arkansas' new $1,000,000 state capitol was laid Tuesday in the presence of a large assemblage. Fighting in Phillipines A detachment of the Third United States infantry was ambushed Sunday near Malolos. The Ladrones fired a volley at the Americans, killing two private of Company F and wounding three. The insurgents escaped into a swamp. A Plot to Kill Lord Roberts. According to a special edition of the London Evening Standard, a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts, in which two foreigners are concerned, has been discovered. Kruger Wants Arbitration. A Vienna correspondent says he hears that President Kruger has petitioned the powers for arbitration under The Hague convention; that two powers acceded to his request, but that all the others rejected the petition. Ex-Governor McClurg Very III. The report from the bedside of Ex-Governor Joseph W. McClurg of Missouri is that he is growing weaker day by day and his family and friends realize that it is only a matter of a short time when the end will come. INDIAN TERRITORY. Its 20,003,000 Acres of Land Owned by 84,753 Persons. The annual report of the United States Indian Inspector for Indian territory calls attention to the fact that the territory, embracing nearly 20,000,000 acres, is owned in common by the citizens of the various tribes, comprising Indians, negroes and intermarried whites. These aggregate 84,750 persons, including freedmen. Within the borders of the territory also are some 350,000 whites, non-citizens, who have no title to property, and are without representation in the government of the territory. Until the lands are appraised and allotted by the commission to the five civilized tribes, lands in townships disposed of and tribal governments have become extinct certain laws of Arkansas are extended over Indian territory. Federal laws apply in other instances, and the Secretary of the Interior is charged by law with enforcement of rules and regulations governing other matters. Such a condition renders affairs so complicated that it is not surprising when courts and eminent lawyers differ as to the proper construction of the law, and people are frequently at a loss to determine what laws apply or who is authorized to enforce them. PARTING OF THE WAYS. Divorce Proceedings Mary Separate Mary E. Lesse and Husband A Wichita, Kan., dispatch says, Mary E. Lease will file a suit for divorce from Charles Lease in the Sedgwick county district court. The petition, it is said, will recite the statutory charges of incompatibility, failure to provide, etc. For the past three years Mr. and Mrs. Lease have not lived to together. Mrs. Lease has lived in New York city while her husband has conducted a drug store in Wichita. Nigh, the Train Robber, Dead Louis Nigh, one of the five Wright county, Missouri train robbers, died in the penitentiary of stomach trouble. Nigh was implicated with "Jack" Kennedy, the "quail hunter." William Jennings, Jacob A. Fagley and Joseph Sheherd, in robbing an express train in Wright county. With the others he was convicted in March, 1899, and went to the penitentiary July 6 of the same year. Since his confinement in the penitentiary he has been in the hospital of the institution nearly all of the time, suffering with stomach trouble. Escaped Jail at Mexico, Mo Five prisoners sawed and chiseled their way out of the county jail at Mexico, Mo. Their names are Charles Vaughn, William Douglass, Edward Riley, John Cullins and Charles Coleman. All except Vaughn, who was under sentence to the penitentiary, were waiting the action of the grand jury. There were eleven prisoners in the jail but six of them refused to leave. The five men sawed through the iron casing of the inner cells and then chiseled through the brick walls. The Isle of Pines Is Ours A Washington dispatch says: "The United States will retain possession of the Isle of Pines, whatever the final disposition of Cuba. It will be fortified and a strong garrison will be kept there. Lying south of the western end of Cuba, the Isle of Pines commands the western or Yucatan entrance to the gulf, and forms an important outpost for the defense of the Nicaragua canal." Slow Time on Siberia's Road. The winter schedule of the Siberian railway has just been published. The first 2,000 miles east of Irkutsk will be traversed by express trains at the rate of nineteen miles an hour, not counting stoppages, which are endlessly long even in European Russia, and will require five and a half days for the journey of about 2,000 miles. Ordinary trains are scheduled to make the trip in six and a half days. Talk of Kruger Living Here. Samuel Pearson, formerly commissary general of the Transvaal army, who has just arrived in this country with a number of other Boer refugees, is responsible for the statement that President Kruger will probably soon seek refuge and a permanent home in this country. A New York Editor Dead Robert E. A. Dorr, president of the New York Mail and Express company and publisher of that paper, is dead. Denby May Succeed Conger. Friends of Colonel Charles Denby assert that they have reason to believe that the late United States Minister to China is to be sent back to that post to succeed Minister Conger, who, it is believed, will soon resign his office. Minister Conger succeeded Mr. Denby at Pekin. Montana's Big Galn The population of Montana, as officially announced is 243,339 as against 132,159 in 1890. This is an increase of 111,170, or 84.1 per cent. A Rising in British East Africa. The Somalis have arisen in Jubaland, a province of British East Africa. About 4,000 well armed men are upon the warpath. Sub-Commissioner Jenner, who has been on a tour inland with a small force, is said to have been attacked. It is doubtful whether he will be able to return safely to the seaport, Kismayn. Reinforcements from Mobasa have been sent to Kismayn. Revenue Commissioner Dead. George W. Wilson, commissioner of internal revenue, is dead. Bright's disease was the cause. Actors Want a Sunday Rest The Actors' Church Alliance of America has begun an active campaign against Sunday theatrical performances and its members promise to keep it up until actors have one day of rest in seven. Miss Gould's Gift to Soldiers. Miss Helen Gould has purchased more than $3,000 worth of clothing and toilet articles which she has ordered dispatched to the distributing officer of the United States army at Manila, Philippine islands CORN CORNERED PRICE FORCED UP TO 50 CENTS IN CHICAGO. Turns From Bull to Bear in a Moment and Wins a Fortune—Has Them Coming and Going—As Settling Time Nears the Youngster Shows Himself a Master—Is Boss of the Corn Pit. November corn touched 50 cents. in Chicago Monday. It made an advance of 5 cents for the day, of 10 cents a bushel for the week, and of almost 15 cents within four weeks. Young Mr. Phillips sold what corn changed hands at that point. shorts did the buying that advanced the market to the 50-cent quotation. The man with the corner in the hollow of his hand is apparently not ready to let it get away from him. He has watched the speculative careers of other men with corners and believes that most of them lost because of their greed to extort the last penny. All morning the little corn king stood on the edge of the pit and watched the ebb and flow of the battle. Whenever the clamorous "shorts" howled up the price in the face of unresponsive takers he pushed to the front of the line and let out more corn. He parted with 300,000 bushels, about one-tenth of his holding. He bought 100,000 when the bears tried to drag him off his pedestal. He made $30,000. Apparently he is going to keep the settling price around 50 cents. If the "shorts" are meditating a coup on the last day they may wake up to find that Phillips has closed out his line. He claims now that he cannot be squeezed, whatever may happen. As long as he keeps on selling more than he buys and holds the market down to 50 cents he is seemingly too nimble to be crowded off the market with his corner. Other speculators have been broken by buying, at a big price in order to hold up the market and paying out their funds in margins. George A. Seavers is said to be giving aid to Philips. Some think the elevator man is backing his former employee in the trade. At any rate the drying and cleaning house of Seavers, which in the past has been able to turn out contract corn with great rapidity in times of stress, has not added a bushel to the supply since the Philips corner has developed. Mr. Seavers' inactivity is not credited to pure benevolence in the success of his former employ. A Probability That Kitchener Will Make Changes in South Africa A proclamation has already been printed appointing Lord Kitchener to the commandership-in-chief of the British forces in South Africa in succession to Lord Roberts. British veterans in comfortable corners of London clubs consider the war has been over for some time; but that truth has not been recognized by Lord Roberts, who continues to issue long bulletins day after day, which are posted in the war office and transferred to the newspapers. Some of the most astute officers in London state that his policy will be abandoned as soon as General Kitchener succeeds to the command. There will be a proclamation affirming that the Dutch territories are completely occupied and at peace, and there will be a suspension of the daily bulletins from headquarters recording petty skirmishes and insignificant acts of brigandage, which cannot be classed as inieiden of real warfare. Such police work as remains will pass without observation, and the Boers themselves will be convinced that the war is at an end when they perceive that there is no longer any notice taken of what goes on there. Mr. Teller Still for Silver Senator Henry M. Teiller of Colorado, speaking of the effect upon the silver question the defeat of Bryan will have, said that he did not intend to abandon the silver question because of the result of the recent election. "The silver question is not dead," he continued, "and will be a live question in American politics for years to come, and I am firmly of the opinion that we will ultimately return to the bimetallic system. In my judgment it is the only system that can secure stability of prices and equity between the creditor and debtor." Saw Gold in the Millrace. Henry W. Bigler, who made the first record of the great California gold discovery in 1848, is dead at St. George, Utah. He was about 75 years old. Bigler was a member of the Morman battalion working at Sutter's millrace when the discovery was made. He made the following entry in his diary, January 24, 1848: "This day some kind of metal was found in the millrace that looks like gold." Six days later he wrote in his diary that the metal, when tested, proved to be gold. A Farm School for Jews. At Woodbine, N. J., the Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial school building was dedicated Sunday. The aim of the school is the training of Jewish young men and women to become practical and intelligent farmers and assistants in dairy, poultry, horticultural and other farming departments. It is a part of the agricultural plant established some years ago by the late Baron Maurice de Hirsch and operated under the direction of an American board of trustees. Merrying His Long Sult At Tiffin, Ohio, Edward Holden, charged with having been married twelve times, and who, it is alleged, has nine wives living, was sentenced to the penitentiary for one year for bigamy on one of the counts. Low Interest on Kansas Farms. Bankers of Wichita say that it is almost impossible to invest the money of Eastern capitalists who are seeking Kansas farm mortgages at a greater interest than 5 per cent. THE MARKETS. KANSAS CITY. CATTLE—Best beef ... $ 5 00 @ 5 35 Stockers ... 4 00 @ 4 50 Native cows ... 4 00 @ 3 60 Freeders ... 4 00 @ 4 15 Western stews ... 4 00 @ 4 15 Texas and Indian steers ... 4 00 @ 4 55 HOGS—Choice to heavy ... 5 00 @ 5 05 SHEEP—Fair to choice ... 4 00 @ 4 15 WHEAT—No. 2 red ... 70 @ 71 No. 2 hard ... 65% @ 71 CORN—No. 2 mixed ... 65% @ 35% OATS—No. 2 ... 26% @ 27 HAY—Choice timothy ... 10 00 Fancy prairie ... 8 00 @ 5 00 BUTTER—Choice creamy ... 19 @ 23 EGGS—Choice ... 19 CHICAGO. CATTLE—Com to prime ... 5 90 @ 5 85 HOGS—Packing to ship ... 4 70 @ 5 05 SHEEP—Fair to choice ... 2 75 @ 4 05 WHEAT—No. 2 red ... 71 @ 74 CORN—No. 2 ... 41% @ 41% OATS—No. 2 ... 26% @ 28% EGGS—Creamery ... 15 @ 21% LAND ... 7 00 @ 7 00 PORK ... 15 00 @ 16 10 SE LOUIS. CATTLE—Native and ship ... $ 4 50 @ 5 55 Texans ... 3 00 @ 4 50 HOGS—Heavy ... 4 95 @ 5 00 SHEEP—Fair to choice ... 3 60 @ 4 00 WHEAT—No. 2 red ... 35 @ 35% CORN—No. 2 mixed ... 22 @ 23 OATS—No. 2 mixed ... 22 @ 23 Horses—Choice heavy draft, $100@140; fancy sandwalls, $100@250; coach horses, $100@250; choice chunks, $100@110; choice Southern horses, $55@250; from $55 to $145 Mules-Best price ranges from $55 to $135 according to size and weight NAVY NEEDS MEN. Not Enough in Service to Man the Available Fleet. The report of Secretary of the Navy Long for the fiscal year ended June 30 last begins with a recital of the operations of the navy in the Chinese campaign. With regard to the navy personnel, the report says: "The need of officers for sea duty is steadily growing, and at times the department is seriously embarrassed by lack of necessary officers to properly man vessels required for immediate service. This need will be still greater when vessels authorized or building are completed and ready for commission. The report of the bureau of navigation represents that it would be impossible at the present time to man our available fleet were an emergency to occur demanding such action. Attention is earnestly invited to the statement that with the completion of vessels now under construction an immediate increase will be needed on the enlisted force of not less than 5,000 men." The report says there are now in process of construction for the navy fifty-seven warships of all classes, ranging in percentage of completion from 0 for the submarine torpedo boats Pice and Grampus to 97 for the battleship Wisconsin. Secretary Long urges the construction in the Philippine islands of a dry dock capable of accommodating the largest battleship. The report shows that of the $35.388,247.30 appropriated for the department exclusive of public works last year, only $23,400,276.85 was expended, leaving a balance of $11,987,970.45. The estimate for the year 1991-2, including public works, aggregate $87,172,630.76. RE LATIVES GET NOTHING Charles Hoyt Leaves Riches to Friends That Helped Him. The will of Charles H. Hoyt, the playwright, has been filed. It was executed October 15, 1898. After making bequests to personal friends and employees, the testator says: "It is my wish that the theatrical business of Hoyt & McKee be continued and conducted solely by Frank McKee as it is now managed, the said Frank McKee to receive all of my share of the profits thereof as a recompense for his services, excepting such portion as is hereinbefore bequeathed to Elwood M. Dasher. On the death of said Frank McKee the said business shall cease." Residuary legatees are the Lams club of New York and the Actor's fund. club of New York and the Actor's fund. "In making this my will at the present time," the will concludes, "I have no relatives nearer than cousins to be considered by me and my cousins and distant relatives have never shown by any act any desire for my friendship or good will; hence I have deemed it more consistent with fair dealing and justice to dispose of my property to those who during my life have been my constant companions and well wishers, and to such charities as in my judgment are most fitting." Trying to Find Aguinaldo. General Macabolos, the former Filipino chief, is prepared to start in pursuit of Aguinaldo wito 100 picked natives, supported by American troops. Presbyterians Vote for a Revision W. R. Crabb, the Pittsburg member of the revision committee of the Presbyterian general assembly, says that all the presbyteries have voted on the question of the revision of the creed, resulting in the revisionists receiving about 72 per cent of the votes cast. Of the 1,007,689 members of the church, 898,255 voted. The presbyteries voting in favor of revision number 126, those against a change 46. A two-thirds vote is required to make a change. The committee will meet in Washington, December 4, to take action. Armed Guards on Trains. The Union Pacific railway has adopted the plan of placing armed guards upon its trains which carry large shipments of money. Trains No.1 and No.4, which take most of the treasure shipments, have already been garrisoned with these guards. Official Vote of Arkansas The official vote of Arkansas is as follows: Bryan, 81,143; McKinley, 44,700; Barker, 991; Woolley, 589; Ellis, 385; Bryan's plurality, 36,442, as against 72,591 in 1896. To Buy Thousands of Horses. Horses to the number of 50,000 are to be purchased in this country in the next six months by agents of the British government for the use of Lord Kitchener's forces in policing the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The population of the state of Nevada as officially announced is 42,355 as against 45,761 in 1890. This is a decrease of 3,426 or 7.4 per cent. NEW ARMY BILL M'KINLEY ANXIOUS FOR INCREASED ARMY. President Wants Authority to Raise a Regular Army of 109,000 Men—The Number to Be Reduced When There Is No Longer Auy Need For Them—Filipinos as Soldiers. Chairman Hull, of the House military committee, was in conference with the President, and with officials of the war department upon the character of legislation desired by the administration. He said the President will communicate to Congress fully his recommendations about the army, and he did not assume to speak the President's mind in advance. He thought, however, that the administration would not be content with any makeshift legislation, no proposition to continue the present law for two years more. His impression was that the President wanted authority to raise a regular army sufficient for the needs of the country, 100,000 men, if necessary, the number to be reduced when there was no longer any need for them. Mr. Hull said the Taft commission had reported that 15,000 Filipinos could be enlisted immediately in the army for the Philippines, and that they would make good soldiers under American officers. "It will be in the direction of economy to pass the army bill without delay," said Mr. Hull. "The army now in the Philippines will have to be brought home in the summer, that is, those of the men who do not care to re-listle. The transports which go out for them should depart laden with the troops who are to replace them, else the ships will make one voyage empty." WAR TAXES THAT WILL BE CUT Proprietary and Documentary Stamp Taxes to Be Reduced or Abandoned. All proprietary stamp taxes and many of the documentary stamp taxes will be repealed by the bill which the Republican members of the House ways and means committee are engaged in framing. It has been learned that it is not the present intention to make any reduction in the taxes on spirits, fermented liquors or tobacco. The entire reduction will amount to about $30,000,000. Taxes that it has been fully determined to repeal are those in Schedule B of the war revenue act, embracing the proprietary taxes, amounting to about $5,000,000; taxes on telegrams and express receipts, amounting to $2,000,000; legacy tax on bequests to religious, educational and charitable institutions, roughly estimated at $500,000, and taxes on mortgages, promissory notes, checks and drafts, insurance policies and premiums, warehouse receipts, certificates of various kinds, deeds, and practically all of the other documentary stamp taxes except those on stock exchange transactions. CARTER IN COURT. His Habeas Corpus Application Argued and Under Admission. Oberlin M. Carter, former captain of engineers of the United States army, now stripped of his honors and undergoing a five years' sentence of imprisonment in the United States prison at Leavenworth, Kan., was before United States Circuit Judge Amos R. Thayer. Friday on a writ of habeas corpus, trying to secure his liberty. The case is now with Judge Amos R. Thayer, United States circuit judge, to decide. He took it under advisement and will probably not render a decision in less time than a month. The former United States army officer wants to be released particularly that he may go to Savannah, Ga., and stand trial in the civil courts on the indictment that has been there returned against him. Oregon's Complete Vote. The official count of the vote in Oregon cast at the election November 6, shows the following result: McKinley, 46,294; Bryan, 33,067; Woolley, 2,500; Barker, 267; Debs, 1,470; McKinley's plurality, 13,227. Bryan Is to Declare Himself. Mr. Bryan will make his first public utterance since the close of the campaign at a public banquet to be tendered him at Lincoln, Neb., December 26. The banquet will be given by the Jeffersonian club and is intended as the initial meeting for the purpose of forming a strong organization in the West against the proposed "reorganization" of the Democratic party at the hands of the Eastern Democrats. It is expected, too, that Mr. Bryan will state his position on that absorbing question in words that will not admit of double construction. A Railway to Use Pigeons. The Pierre Marquette Railway company, Michigan, will make use of carrier pigeons on its six car ferries and steamer lines during the coming winter. The plan of communicating with the shore by means of carrier pigeons was adopted because of the dangers of winter navigation, boats at times being caught in the ice with no way of sending for aid. Wireless telegraphy was experimented with for this purpose, but found not to have reached a satisfactory state of development. Chief of Printing Bureau. Captain W. M. Meredith of Chicago has been appointed chief of the government bureau of printing and engraving. The office pays $4,500 a year. He held the same position under President Harrison. Sir Arthur Sullivan Dead. Sir Arthur Sullivan, the noted English musical composer died suddenly of heart disease last week. He was the author of the "Lost Chord" and many popular operas, among them Pinscore, Mikado and Patience. Kansas News Notes. A Collosal Circus. What promises to be the most stupendous aggregation of talent and the largest menagerie ever created is the winter quarters and general rendezvous. The circuit is to be managed by the Barum-Bally company, incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000,000. In these days of combinations of capital there is nothing surreptitious about a company that is not only a manufacturer, the shares of the Barum-Bally show, incorporated in England and now showing on the concessionary list. Syracuse is about to buy the Alamo ditch for the purpose of irrigating its trees. Volume six of the Kansas geological survey is in the hands of the state printer. The Republican flambeau club of Topeka will attend McKinley's inauguration. The Topeka city council has been asked to appropriate $50,000 for park purposes. George Hewes was acquitted of the charge of killing Robert Bomar at Wichita. It is inferred that Mr. Wantland, a farmer in Barton county, is all that his name implies. Muriel Ingalls, daughter of the late John J. Ingalls, is president of the Sunshine society of Aitchison. In Rush county there was a tie in the votes received by Mr. McCormick and Mr. Anderson for the office of county attorney. Before drawing straws, as provided by law, the men agreed that the winner should make the loser his deputy and equally divide the salary. Mr. McCormick, the Populist, won, and Mr. Anderson will be his deputy. In Atchison county the other day a father brought home a nice young stepmother to his two grown daughters. In a week the two girls were married on their own account and they confidentially informed a friend that they hurried to get away from house because "that young thing wanted us to call her Ma." Hamilton county has won the banner for polling the largest prohibition vote of any county in the state compared to the voting population. There were 393 votes cast at the recent election. Of this number the Prohibition state ticket received seventeen, a little over 4 per cent of the total vote. No other county in the state cast 4 per cent of its vote for the Prohibition ticket. Seven members of trades unions have been elected to the legislature. They are: Joseph Butler, Democrat, cooper, Kansas City; Joseph Landry, Democrat, printer, Argentine; C. A. Luling, Republican, printer, Wichita; J. W. Tapp, Populist, butcher, Wichita; John Halliday, Populist, coal miner, Pittsburg; Tom Wilkerson, Populist, coal miner, Scammon; Grant Hume, Populist, machinist, Parsons. The Peabody News says Kansas has been as fickle as a college girl in regard to changing the spelling of her name. Following are a few of the ways the state has been known: "Kanzas, Canceas, Cansez, Kansez, Acansis, Canzas, Canzis, Okanis, Kanseis, Canzes, Canzon, Kanzon, Kans, Kanses, Konza, Kases, Kanzan, Kanzans, Kansaws, Kaws, Kaw, Canzan." Colonel J. G. Rowland, governor of the Soldiers' home at Leavenworth, after a conference with Colonel Sydney Cook, has issued an order which forbids all members to visit any place in the district between Laensing and the city limits, under penalty of expulsion from the home. This order is directed at the famous Klondike, a little collection of saloons and bawdy houses which has been built up near the home. The Hiawatha World notes that Max Phillips, who was working for J. V. Farwell, of Chicago, when the Spanish war broke out, is still drawing his salary from Mr. Farwell, who pledged that it should go on so long as Phillips remained in the service of his country. Phillips is in the Philippines. Captain John Seaton of Atchison, the venerable member of the house of representatives, re-elected again, is the champion of an effort to reform the legislature by keeping women off the pay roll as committee clerks and stenographers. Frank Montgomery will write a piece about Northwestern Kansas, Tom McNeal about Southwestern Kansas and R. W. Wright of Dodge City about "Frontier Life" for the annual meeting of the State Historical society in January. As the result of an election wager, Ed Huddlestone, of Cloverdale, sat at a banquet table and ate the whole of a big fried crow. All the other guests were served with chicken. Huddlestone consumed the entire bird and declared that the idea was a good deal worse than the taste. Mrs. Eliza Patrick, of Dewey, has thirteen living children, fifty-nine grandchildren, eighty-seven great-grandchildren, and twenty-three great-great-grandchildren, besides fifty seven others who married into her family. Mrs. Patrick is 86 years of age. John Moosa of Winfield has just celebrated his 99th birthday. Moosa is the man who guided the Mormons across the plains to Salt Lake City. Frank Gormont, who has been on trial at Lawrence for killing his wife with a neckyoke, was found guilty of murder in the second degree. Received a Hair Cut When Richard Le Gallenne arrived in New York from Europe recently he was so changed in appearance that few familiar with his face knew him. While in Europe he cut the long, flowing black hair, which has always distinguished him in the past and most deeply impressed his face upon the memory. Farmers' Frightensome Interpretation A farmer in southern Missouri recently received some garden seeds from the Department of Agriculture in an official envelope, on the outside of which was printed the usual warning: "Penalty for private use, $300." He immediately sent them back, with a letter to the effect that he had not used one of them and was not subject to any fine. Thousands of Anarchists Arms Muskade of Anarchists Arrested. In Italy, persons arrested as anarchists after the assassination of the king numbered nearly 2,200. In addition to these scores of persons were thrown into prison for speaking in apology of Bresc's deed. Arrests for this offense continue to be made daily all over Italy. A LIFE SAVED. Druggist's Timely and Straight-Forward Advice Saves the Life of a Prominent Citizen. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 26—(Special) Among the Catholic Foresters in this city, none is better known or more universally esteemed, than Mr. S. P. Rush, Conductor (President) of Holy Name Court, Number 26. His many friends, inside the Order and outside of its ranks, were, therefore, much startled to learn that his life was in danger, he having Bright's Disease, that most terrible and fatal disease. Mr. Rush, however, made a grand struggle for his life, taking prescriptions, and pills and powders, until his stomach refused food. At last, his local druggist, guided by the numerous inquiries being made at his store for Dodd's Kidney Pills, advised Mr. Rush to buy his name. This he did, and to his delight he was restored to health and strength. Mr. Rush says that after commencing the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills, he felt much better, but it took two months to effect a cure. "I took nothing else but Dodd's Kidney Pills during that time, so I know that I owe life and health to them." What this wonderful remedy has done for Mr. Rush, it will certainly do for anyone. It is the only remedy that never failed to cure Bright's Disease. Mr. Rush is just now receiving the congratulations of his friends, but always finds time to say a good word for the Medicine that saved his life. Sold for 50 cents a box. All dealers. Third Field Marshal Promoted. Lord Roberts is the third of all the British field marshals, past and present, to be appointed to the command of an army in the field after attaining that rank. The Duke of York held it when placed at the head of the Helder expedition in 1799, and the Duke of Wellington had been a field marshal nearly two years when he assumed command in the Waterloo campaign. COME AND GO In many forms Rheumatism Neuralgia Lumbago Sciatica make use a large part of human suffering. They come suddenly, but they go promptly by the use of St. Jacobs Oil which is a certain sure cure. SEVERE HEADACHES of any kind are caused by disordered Kidnouts. Look out also for backache, scalding urine, dizziness and brick-dust or other sediment in urine which has been allowed to stand. 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