The American Citizen

Oldest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country VOL. 14. NO. 44. A MAN. A FIRM. BEACON LIGHT TO THE RACE HERE AND ELSEWHERE. Among the self made business men in the ranks of the Negro in Kansas City Kans., that have gone up the hill through trials and tribulations and reached the summit, another can be classed. It gives us the greatest of pleasure to mention the illustrious gentleman Rev. E. F. Henderson manager of the oldest, one of the most substantial and highly successful Coal, Feed and Fuel Company in Wyandotte county. His rise from the ranks of the lowly, a poor self supporting youngster reads with much romance. On the 1st day of November 1848, he was ushered into this life in Calloway County near Fulton Mo., it is therefore evident that he arrived during the dark days of slavery therefore naturally being deprived of the benefits of a public school the advantages of securing the foundation of an education. 'Nevertheless by the fire light, in by ways and out of the way places he learned his letters and persistently kept grasping for knowledge and the light until the goal was reached. In the fall of 1864, when the great civil strife was at his height he was kidnapped and pressed into service by the rebels he soon deserted and wandered back home. Shifting from one thing to another being alert and ever ready and anxious to acquire knowledge he made much progress and [was soon able to read and write. After the Emancipation he became the main support of aged parents and had arrived for enough along the read of education, to teach. For over ten successive years he was one among the pioneer teachers in the colored public schools of Missouri. In 1876 he was ordained as a minister of the gospel which profession he pursued with much success for over ten years. A. E. H. In 1888, after visiting many of the principal cities of Kansas, in search of more freedom, he located in Kansas City, Kansas. Not being satisfied with the out look for success in the ministry and seeing the pressing needs of leaders among Negroes in business. He in 1891 was instrumental in the organizing of the American Commercial League Coal and Feed Company, which he has managed with credit to himself the stock holders and his race for eleven years. As a race man he stands in the front ranks, he enjoys the confidence of his company and the community of both black and white. The A. C. L. Coal and Eeed Company consists of some of the best known and influential Negroes of the city. It is the largest and best known firm of its kind among Negroes in the West. Their business consist of an establishment at 435 Minnesota Ave., which is headquarters, wharf can be found country produce, poultry, flour, meat, grain, Feed, Stock food of all kind and Fuel. At their yards and branch third and Mimm., great bins of coal of all kinds, tons of hay, piles of wood, kindling, big bins of oats, and stacks of flour that is amazing. The force that keeps this mammoth business rolling consists of Rev. E. F. Henderson, Gen'l Manager, one young man and two young lady clerks, sxx teams and six teamsters and one helper making a total of eleven persons regularly employed. Who can deny but what this is one, if not our greatest institution of business. A monument any race might glorify and be proud. One of the greatest features of this business that should commend it above all others to the race is that it has given the first employment to nearly every Negro boy graduate from our high school, all of whom to-day are giving good account of themselves in their various avocations. Must we not confess that Rev. E. F. Henderson is entitled to much credit for the efforts put forth in the management and the noble heartteen men who rallied to his support. Ough not the race patronize and hold up this established business house and join on united chorus in "Long live the A. C. L." Remember "Out On The World" at fifth Street Opera House Christmas eve night. THE AMERICAN CITIZEN. How To Do Business One of the prime essentials in entering into any kind of business persuit, is courage, and following close upon it is in- industry, continue and applied persever- ence in doing and keep doing the little ordinary things which invite not only matured experience but general con- fidence from wi hout. Capital is an important factor, but not always the most important one. Men have started out with out either capital or experience and have not only built up a successful trade but have become rich. And the opposite is likewise true; they have started out with nothing and have failed to add anything to nothing. Like the man with the talent he wrapped his up in a napkin and it abode alone, while the other with both courage and industry sought how to in crease the value of what he already had. One man reasons that there are any number of colored young men who need furnishing goods, and he sets to work to modestly furnish a small room with such a stock as far as the means at his command will allow, and immediately by personal calls and otherwise seeks to make known the existence of his establishment and invite patronage. He keeps at it. He never tires. He succeeds in making his patrons a few of the most ordinary class; he tries to please his customers: they tell others and slowly his trade begins to increase. It keeps increasing and with the steady growth he increases his facilities and the variety of goods, until at last he is able to make a very respectable showing in the business and some money for himself. On the other hand one sees the possibilities but is unwilling to make the start until he can begin in such a way as others are who have been in the business for some years. Consequently he never begins. He consumes all his time waiting and speculating. And still another begins on too high a scale, and the necessary d — mands and expenses upon him before his business has attained any real growth are of such a natue as to force him out of business. We need rotize. well and wrenly, what we have. We need to have, long courage and the greatest amount of industry and perseverance. Success must fall — Atro American. AMEN! AMEN!! It show'd always be remembered in reading statistics, comparing crimes committed by white and colored people, that the statistics are made up in whole or in part, by white m n, and that the execution of all the laws in this country is in the hands of the white people; and when it is remembered that in the execution of these laws the white man is favored and the colored man secures, as a rule, the most severe penalties, it is not to be wended at that the colored man is making a very poor showing. Criminal statistics in view of the above prove nothing. -Atro-American Ledger. RIGHT YOU ARE. We earnestly beseech our preachers everywhere in all our denominations to stop preaching for shoals. We as a race must have less shouting and more thinking before we can get out of this dark, wilderness. Brethens, srive to make p ur people think! Stop trying to them shout!-Batist Vanguard. THE TRUTH AGAIN If God calls a man to preach he also calls him to prepare for it. The time has passed when a man can go out and exclaim "Open your mouth and God will fill it, oow it is. Fill your mouth in some good institution and God will open it." A preacher should be converted, educated a moral man, and he is sure to A preacher should be converted, educated a moral man, and he is sure to succeed.-Southwestern Banner. CONCERNING COLORED YOUTHS. Colored young people are passing under fire from their enemies, on the one hand who because of race prejudice place all kinds of obstacles in the way of their advancement, and, on the other hand from their friends, who because of misconception to what may be reasonably expected of them are now over exacting in their demands and lean unduly toward fault finding. I write not for the purpose of excusing their detec's, but rather to protest against the unjust treatment to which they are constantly subjected. Despite the fact that some of them, as is commonly observed among the young everywhere, evidence a lack of discretion a d others still, soon learn to walk in the way of the transgressor, yet we should at all times, remonstate again the injustice which represents them as failures, a use swarm that will never amount to anyibling. It is easy to imagine that were we placed into the position of our youth, we would make better use of the facilities at our command for self-improvement Experience, however, warrants the conclusion that our opinion formed at long range would undergo serious modification in consequence of being brought face to face with the actual scene of action. I submit whether or not it be fair to assume that white boys and girls, situated as are those of our race at the present moments, would be able to go forward more rapidly. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, I recard the young Negro as the marvel of the ages. He is called to contend against opposing forces which might put to the test the most rugged strength and the firmest resolution. At almost every turn he is reminded that his despised color or must ridgidly debar him from equal competition with members of the white race for political and social footing, yet with hope rising above the noise and dust of strife he presses on, and untied, toward victory. I believe he will finally set at rest the pessimistic predictions of the times, solving by the might of individual effort the problem which others are attempting in vain to settle by the might of the pen. Let us stand by him although we may not be strong enough to help materially in beating back the foe, let us be generous enough to give him unstined cheer while the battle rages. They Say. There is trouble brewing She occasionally passes down the ave. How wou'd you like to be the Ice-man? It was to cold for chile Tuesday night. He likes his gin and he will butt in. When summer comes agin. Poor boy—love troubles are about to do him up. He is a little wooried about how he stands for its rumored there are others. What a hard time some poor mortals have. You wouldn't mind being the coal man. They have got it in for the paper man—well Ha! Ha! The famous Sextette ain't like they use to be. Brass buttons and a blue suit always holds a winning hand. He went way out and sat down—it is to be presumed that he didn't rehearse a single soog. The beaming countenance of capt. T. 3 Booker was seen on lower Minn. ave., the past week. TALES OF TWO CITIES Mr. Chas. Reese of N. Third St., will spend Christmas at home with his mother at White Cloud Kans. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mrs. Char仕仕 Bolden to Mr. John Dalton on Tuesday, Christmas eve., at 331 Freeman ave Mrs. Bolden is a well known industrious young woman- while Mr. Dalton is equally so our best wishes are with them in life's journey. M. & Mrs. Wm Hines of Highland ave are rei情 over the arrival of the gold dust Twins—two bright little girls. Mrs. Hines is the daughter of Mrs. Jennie Leccoup in this city. Artus O J. Brooks has returned from a professional trip through Kansas. Mrs. Myrtle Terrill of 254 Troupe ave. is the delightful mother of a bright little girl. All is well. Mrs. J. T. Roberts of the popular block is on the sick list, and has been removed to Douglass Hospital. Mr. C. H. James of the Sea foam block leaves Saturday night to spend the holidays with his wife and little son at Denver Colo. Mr. Hester Smith mother of Ers. Jennie Lecompte of 334 Everett ave. is in the city from Mound city, Kaus. on a visit. A grand concert and tacky party Tuesday night at Free Will Baptist Church on Everett ave., between 10th and 11th Admission 10 Cents, Children 5 Ots. Some people never know what it is to kind and gentle in their dealing with others, but are always rough and uncoot in manner and words, never thinking that the one binds with band of stee while the other creates a chasm which is seldom crossed -Ex GOOD OLD NEGRO GONE. "Uncle Jesse" Adams, who died in Carthage a few days ago at an advanced age, although a negro and born a slave, had accomplished much for the betterment of his fellow men. He was a preacher more than sixty years, and had organized all the colored Baptist Missionary churches between Spring field and St. Louis. He was an enthusiastic Repubican and a friend of the Union, and rendered the cause valuable service as a guide and as a river pilot in the civil war. During the nine years preceding the war he had bought his time from his owner at $1 a day, making the money back and besides in preaching and farming. He had lived in Southwest Missouri since 1864, and was known and highly regarded by hundreds of white people as well as those of his own race. Remember "Out On The world" christmas eve night OUR CITY FATHER AN EXAMPLARY PUBLIC OFFICIAL, WITH A MOTTO TO DO RIGHT. "Man is his own star, and the soul that can Render an honest and perfect man. Command all light, all influence, all fate Nothing to him falls early or too late. Our acts our angels are, or good or ill. Our fatal shadows that walk by us still." PETER H. BURKE Some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them—while great occasions often make great men. In whatever category the distinguished subject of this writing can be classed, matters not to the mass of the world so long as his past, present and future actions prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his qualities are in keeping with what the world must and does call "great and good men." In the Spring of 1901, when the two great political parties in Kansas City, Kans., were about to meet in battle royal and a mighty army was drawn up on each side, volunteer leaders were called for. From away back in the ranks of new Democracy, came, with measured step, determined will and a beaming countenance, a volunteer, known only to a few, signifying his willingness to lead the army on to victory. He led, the story has been told, and great wins the victory to day we sing his praises because he has proven that the confidence imposed in him as a leader, was not misplaced. No grander, more conscientious and upright man never stood at the head of the municipal government in the history of Wyandotte County. A dignified, quiet unassuming gentleman who takes a comprehensive view of these worldly affairs and sticks as closely as is possible; to the Golden Rule in all his dealings with humanity. He is broad and self willed, forcible and determined, all of which is softened by good common sense and a thorough, sincere desire, "To do right." We refer with pleasure to Hon. Wm. H. Craddock, Mayor of Kansas City, Kans., who stands out in bold relief as the People's choice. For a quarter of a century we have enjoyed his friendship and therefore in the word painting of him—we indulge in no exaggeration in colors, as it is sketched. No man, woman or child that has business at the office of Mayor Craddock cannot fail to be impressed with the gentlemanly manner. His excellency treats them, whether dressed in the garb of one living on the shady side of easy street or covered with the tatters of poverty, black or white he always has a listening ear, a sympathetic heart and a kindly feeling, which seems to come from that region known as the "heart." Ae the Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas he its assiduously laboring in behalf of the whole people. His administration so far has been conducted without a hitch and strictly along the lines of doing right. No administration has been more zealous in every department of its composition to look to the welfare of the humble tax payer and the common people. Men in possession of the qualities of Mayor Craddock are destined to soar higher in the ranks of public service already from all over the state the echo comes—Mayor W. H. Craddock of Wyandotte County for Governor. There is a number of things evident that if he rises to the chair of Governor he will undoubtedly take qualities that have long been needed in the execution chair or the great state of Kansas. There is another thing certain that he will undoubtedly treat the Negro, as he has a Mayor with that consideration due him as a man and a part and parcel of this great commonwealth. Our Sanitary Sergeant Another excellent choice of Mayor Craddock at the head of one of his departments was that of Mr. Fred Drees, Sanitary Sergeant. Mr. Drees is one of the pioneer businessmen of Wyandotte County. Enjoys a popularity of which to be proud. As an official he has endeared to a very great and successful extent to do his duty, and his whole duty. That he has succeeded, the excellent Sanitary condition of our city tells the story. It is safe to say that the Sanitary condition of Kansas City, Kan., is in a better condition, then in its history. Mr. Drees is one of those steady painstaking upright honest gentlemen who can alas be relied upon to do well, what he attempts. As a business man he enjoys the friendship of all classess and has long been a figure in the history making of this county. He is conscientious and true to his friends His stair and reliable qualities are needed in larger numbers among our public officials. In such men the taxpayers have a friend he labors with their interest at stake. LIKED. A more familiar figure in the history of Wyandotte County for a quarter of a century could not possibly be found then the esteemed geatleman ex-deputy Sheriff Corvine Patterson, now a prosperous business man Senior member of the firm of Paterson and Gayden, Hard and Soft Coal dealers, at 545 Minn., Ava the history of Wyandotte county would be iacomeplete without the name of Mr. Paterson whose own life is interwoven to that extent in the same that a vacant place would be left, that would be hard to fill were he absent. From a little village and stemboat landing at the mouth of the Kaw , he has seen one of the most prosperous and promising cities in the state grow up. He has been long identified with the "Old Guards" who have watched the ebb and tide of the two great political parties in this county for years and a campaign seems right unless the old familiar figure of "Corvine" is to be seen "Pat" as he is known through our Wyandotte County is one among our oldest pioneer citizens he has ever been an active participant in many of the undrunkings of the race. He has served in several offices of public trust, in his 25 years here he has filled the position of town Marshal, patrolman, Deputy Sheriff and Street Commissioner and acquitted the duties of each with credit to himself and the race. So familiar is he with Wyandotte County that he is an auth rity on all the councils in little cow paths its contains. As an active business man now, he is meeting with much success and bids fare to become a ranker in the foremost class of business establish it along his lines. Mr. Paterson is an old veteran having seen active service in the great civil war. He is a member of the Summer Post G. A.R. , And also identified with other lodges. "Our Chief." THE HONOABLE GENTLEMAN - AT THE HEAD OF OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT. At the head of our blue coated sentry in Kansas City, Kansas stands a gentleman of the highest rank, whose qualities are of that type, that stumps him one. Mayor Craddock in the selection of men to head the department's under his supervision made no mistake in selecting a man, with vim and backbone, nerve and determination, to be chief. Ex State Senator II. T. Zimmer who fills this important and exacting position is a well known personage whose unflagging industry, clear cut and commendable manhood has won for him an enviable reputation. He has brought to the department those qualities for which he is so justly esteemed and is making of it, "one of the finest." The atmosphere around and in the Police department has undergone a change, it is now who'eseem to all colors and a man is a man for a that. The very name of Chief Zimmer is a positive guarantee of upright, manly, courteousness and admits of no whining weak knee one sided pretensions. He respects, admires and is true to his friends, therefore makes and keeps them. He is a Democrat but carries with his duties to his party. In whatever capacity he has labored, he shrunk not from duty as he saw it, touching the whole people irrespective of color or party affiliations. He is therefore above party lines in the discharge of duty, as a public official. His record as State Senator is profusely ornamented with lasting and beneficial accomplishments, and when the story is recited in years to come, a democrat though he is classed, no name will be more devoutly reverend then ex senator H. T. Zimmer now chief of police in Kansas City, Kans., For he it was that was instrumental in raising the state appropriations of the Re publicans in the State Legislature of Kansas from $4,000 to $10,000 for the Western Negro Industrial School at Quin laro Kans., Every Negro should take pride in esteeming a men with such honorable convictions. He is a man whom Kansas City, Kans., should be proud to close, among their citizens. Chief Zimmer enjoys the confidence of his men and the entire department is giving satisfaction in their efforts to make Kansas City, a law abiding, peaceful and respectable place to live. A Promising Business Man It is a pleasure on this occasion to speak of sue) highly commendable young men as the subject of this sketch. A young man who stands as a living example of undaunted courage, push and energy, who has by his uniting labors and uprightness, brought himself to that exalted position in life—A gentleman—respected and highly esteemed by all who know him. Of him we can say he has built well. Laying first the broad and noble foundation of a Christian. Sep by step he has added by dint of industry. Until to-day, he stands in our midst one of our most prosperous young business men. He is head and shoulders of the People's Coal and Wood Company, 432 Mina., Ave. The gratification that o mes and the indescribable pleasure experienced in putting before the world, the qualities of such young men, few truly appreciate When a Son of Ethiopin advances to the front over the numerous obstacles that always stand in their path, they are entitled to the plandis of the race. Mr. Abraham Rutherford, on whom this Eulogy is written is surely making his establishment a worthy institution of business and is receiving much patronage at the hands of an admiring public. We congratulate Mr. Rutherford or his "nervs" in venturing out upon the business world, and in a commendable effort to eat and dine under his own vine and fig tree. Such young men need encouragement and deserve patronage. Hon. Jas. H. VanPeyma THE LEADER IN BUSINESS THE COMMANDER-IN-CHEIF OF THE DEMOCRATIC FORCES AT THE KAWS-MOUTH. Hon. Jas. H. Vanpeyma is one of the leading wholesale hardware men in the West, bing president of the Gille Hard ware company. He is at the top notch in the strictly successful business class and in fact takes the lead. He enjoys the reputation of a bustling wide awake man; with keen perceptive powers and much executive ability. As a citizen he is in the fore rank of progressive and home interested ones. He is a resident and a large tax payer in our city and therefore is deeply and sincerely interested in its welfare. In the political world he is a power behind the throne. As Chairman of the Kansas City Kans. Democratic central committee he has revolutionized the party and carried it through one of the greatest victories in the history of the whole country. He has undoubtedly demonstrated the most skil and sagacity and the most wonderful executive ability in the management of the destinies of his party. His work last Spring was done and done well. He has acquainted himself so commendably that he stands today as high politicly as he does in business. He is wedded to Kansas City, Kans. And her best in rests and his very heart pulses at every breath that it may become—The Greater Kansas City. In such men reposes the qualities that make and build up a city that can truthfully be termed a fit place in which to live. Through his uniting labors and those of his able assistants—and the evident fast that they championed the causes of as grander man as ever held an office in the state Mayor W. H. Craddock, he was brought to the front the redeemer of a depressed and tax burdened populace. It is said and we believe it true that leaders are born not made. Miss Lizzie Thomas 331 Freeman ave. who has been ill for s sometime is able be out ag in. Mr Thornton Washing employed at the A.C.L.Coal Co. was somewhat bruised up last week by a horse falling upon him. Santa Claus at the Fifth Street Opera House Christmas eve. Ers. Luui Hayes of 52) Wyandotte St. is on the sick list. Had Seen It Before. Dr. C. W. Cawford, manager of the Grand Opera House at Spencer, Iowa, vouches for this: At a recent performance at this theater an over-dressed woman, after rustling ostentationally into her seat, finally composed herself and looked at her programme. Opening at the second page of the bill, she saw in prominent letters, "Synopsis" which she mispronounced in an audible tone. "Pshaw!" she remarked turning to her companion, "we've seen this here play before; let's go home." But after a whispered objection on the part of her friend, who probably explained her mistake to her, she seemed back in her seat apparently some what discomfited.—New York Clipper. DECEMBER 20.1901 down A Thorough Business man and Living Example of Negro Energy. High in the foremost ranks of business men, stands the respected gentleman of whom we are to speak in this column. A position he has reached by his own energy, unstinted industry and A. B. natural business qualifications. No praises are none amiss, when a Negro forces his way to the top along any given line. His pathway is far from being smooth, and each step is marked with self denial and untold sacrifice. That our subject has built up alone and unaided a business to be proud of, and a glorifying monument to Negro push, vim and manhood, no one can deny who gazes upon his two big stores on the main thoroughfare of our city. They are stocked completely from cellar to garret. Every Negro's heart should swell with pride in viewing an establishment of the race, built up in the heart of prejudice and in the midst of cutting competition. Mr. D. W. White, the new and second hand furniture, stoves and hardware dealer is the successful man, he it is that县 has demonstrated in Wyandotte County, the Capabilities of ethiopian's sons, to do business along business lines and compete for a just consideration in the commercial world. He is to be commended for his ventures and to be pointed out as a hustling, all round type of western energy and push, a fitting example for the consideration of that class of disheartened, whining Negroes who are afraid of themselves and everything that wears a black face. In the community as a citizen he enjoys that esteem accord any other citizens. To such men when the ever perplexing race problem presents itself we look with pride. Mr. White besides the conducting of his own business successfully, is president of the Kansas City embalming and Casket Company - A Negro stock Company that is destined to cut a swain in the Commercial world. Notwithstanding the reflections that have been heaped upon it by Negroes in the hands of self gratifying white men. He is also one among the oldest Directors of Douglass Hospital and Training School. A prominent Mason and a Christian. He stands ever ready to encourage worthy Negro institutions and has ensured a space upon the pages of the Business History of legitimate business establishments in Wyandotte County. OUR CAPTAIN. AN ENERGETIC HUSTLER AND AN EFFICIENT GENTLEMAN. The Captain of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police, is as jovial sincere and popular gentleman as to be met in the entire city, Mr. Jas. O'Brian. He possesses charms that have brought to him in a short duration a host of friends. He is one of those steady, firm and honest intentioned gentlemen who stands high up in the estimation of all who know him. He is a tireless worker and as all around hustler and holds his own wherever placed. As Captain of the po ice he has and is continuing to give complete satisfaction and enjoys the admiration and esteem of all his men. Few selections, generally, where they touch upon the public as a whole ever give complete satisfaction. But we are yet to hear any deep cooted murmurings about our fearless little captain of what can ruthfully be called, if the present efficiency is maintained. One of the Finest. The captain is small in stature, but what he lacks in height he makes up in estimate qualities true courage and application to business. In the air gauge of the street. He is little but he's loud. The Acoustic Telemeter The British war office, it is reported, is making arrangements for carrying on a series of elaborate experiments with an apparatus invented by General Gilletta, of the Italian army, called the acoustic telemeter, the object of which is the location of the direction from which hostile firing proceeds and the determination of its distance. The Italian government, it is stated, has had a number of the instruments for experimental use in the approaching military maneuvers. American Citizen American Citizen American Citizen Publishing and Printing Co. VERY WEEK AT 417 MINNESOTA AVE. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Telephone "375 Blue" W. C. Martin Editor. [Terms Of Subscription. weekly one year. $1.00 Entered at the post office at Kansas City Kansas as second class matter. Sketches FA FEW OF OUR PROMINENT CITIZENS, PROFESSIONAL MEN, BUSINESS MEN AND EXAMPLARY FIRMS, AT THE MOUTH OF THE KAW. EDITORIALS etc. So live that others may happier be. So live that thou, thyself mayst be free So live that peace and happiness may flow. So live that from thee a great race shall grow. Old time in its flight has brought us again to the last shifting scenes of another year. We again, as has been our custom for many years, present to the public, sketches of a fow of our staid citizens, reliable business firms, well known profess- sionalists and honored gentlemen. These are not all 'only a few' but in briefly sketching the upward flight of these few if we can awaken new interest in those who have fallen by the wayside, and given up those the last faint glimmering hope has expire, and life is indeed a bar endesert stripped of all happiness for them. If we can only lend encouragement that they may make a new effort we will feel greatly repaid for our weakly efforts put forth in this 14th annual edition. Standing as it were at the threshold of a new year, looking backward at the fast receding year of 1901, realizing that all its pleasure, sorrows, misery and discomforts are soon to be buried in the silent past forever. Let us urge upon you to make preparation new to better your condition another year. Let us urge upon our race to first Help build up thera oe, save your money, get homes, buy less goods on the installment plan; Be honest to yourselves, your neighbor and your God. If a Christian let your light so shine, get closer to the race. Remem ber your first duty is to your God 2nd your family, yourself and your neighbor, then your race. Educate your children, figure today on how it will be with you tomorrow, the next day, the next week and the next year. Cut down your expenses practice a little self denial, that you may have something. There is not a man mentioned in these columns that has accumulated anything, become a power in th community, who has not practiced self denial to a great extent. Why is it necessary to continue to tell the race these things Let us open our eyes at some time in life and be men and women. Lut us learn too, that in the profession of polities, since we must mix up in them that men make parties and aot parties the men, we are truly thank ful for the patronage given us, the past year. We are grateful to the Churches, Lodges, and individuals that have so liberably given us their job work. We trust that we have given satisfaction and to further merit the patronage the coming year. We have labored untriringly to give a newsy paper and shall endeavor to do even better the next year. We now ask your peru sal of the sketches herein and hope for all, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New-Year. A Bad Reputation. In Bloomsbury, London, was formerly a region known as the Field of Forty Footsteps. It was frequented by rough characters, and it is related that a struggle between two brothers took place there. The footprints of the men were indelibly imprinted in the soil and no grass would ever grow there. The place was built upon at the beginning of the century. ```markdown ``` LORD BANDFOLL CHURCHILL has gone to Chicago, to get rid of the morphine habit. Philadelphia might have been a better place, but if Lord Randolph will frequent the Chicago stock yards he may be able to go to sleep without narcotics. It is understood that most of the scientists in New York are now struggling with the problem involved in constructing a thermometer which will be able to register the local temperature adequately. A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER AND BUSINESS MAN. A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER AND BUSINESS MAN. In the first ranks of professional lawyers stands the subject of this sketch. We pause for a few moments as we turn backward the leaves in vow book of rec collections and gaze upon the picture of THEN and NOW. We first as a youth, with the world before him, next as a man winning laurels at the top of his profession a qualified success. As the years have come and gone between youth and man, and we have watched with admiration the steps taken and the distance covered. Until to-day we are constrained to believe that intelligence coupled with push, vim and energy saddled by good common sense is bound to be a winner in the end. The young man of whom we speak enjoys the universal friendship of the entire community, has filled several positions of trust and importance and it can be truthfully said he acquitted the duties of all impartially and with satisfaction. His keen perceptive powers have been visibly delineated in all his undertakings having reached the zenith, a successful lawyer, he has turned his piercing eyes towards business, and that success that comes to a wide awake, energetic, undaunted mortal in the stripe, seems to follow. That he is an example of what grit backbone and pluck can accomplish is undeniable, that he is destined to reach a still higher plain in the struggle of life is admittable from the fact, that he is now a candidate for Congress and with that same energy that has characterized him from a youth up—He is in the language of the street, "going down the line." We refer to Hon. Henry McGrew a Wyandotte County production in every sense of the word, a Republican in politics and a gentleman in his composition. In the political affair of life it is a seldom failing sign that a man who has made a success in all undertaking, for himself must be considered in the light of being the right man to trust with the affairs of others. We have known him from a boy and in speaking of him we have no hesitating in our praises. If the good people of the congressional district from which he aspires to reach congress select him. He will certainly be heard from in a way that will bring pride to every home in the district. PETER H. BURKE A gentleman well liked in the community is Captain J. H. Gallagher Constable of the North side City Court district in Kansas City, Kansas , Captain Gallagher was born in Nath an McMinn County Tenn , in 1843 . In 1849 he moved with his parents to Adams County Ill . Where he resided till October 23, 1861, when at the call for volunteers in the service of his County, he enlisted in the 50 H ill. Co. D. Vol. For three years he followed the bloody trail of war. Partici pating in the Alanta campaign under Gena. Jao A. Logan In the famous battle of Shiloh he was captured by the enemy and for three months experienced the anguish and horror of robel prisons. On the 23rd of Oct., 1864, he was honorably discharged from service at Rome Ga. In 1877 he served as constable in Illinois and thus became acquainted with the duties, that stood him good in hand, in later years. 1887 found him in Kansas City, Kansas following his trade as a carpenter with musk success. He has always taken an active part in politics and as an active paric ticipant was elect, last spring as constable of the North Side city court on the Republican ticket, his former acquaintances with the duties stood him well, for he has quitted the duties with satisfaction to all. Among the first commendable acts he did in assuming the duties he appointed as Deputy a Negro, a repre senative, an honor to the race. Mr. Squire Lee, Capt. Callagher is com mander eect of Burside P. Post No 28 G A. R. and an active member of the I O. O Fs. His title of captain came through being breaved Capt. of Co. E. First Kansas National Guards by Gov. Morrill, Capt Gallagher by reason of his excellent record will be a candidate for reelection next spring and desires he consideration from the public to awards a faithful servant. Read The Citizen. MANUFACTURER AND RESPECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL A well known young man a strictly Wysndotte production and one in whom every Citizen should take pride is Mr. Geo. Grubel Jr. Head of the Grubel Bottling works and the distinguished councilman from the noble 2nd ward. As a business min Mr. Grubel has made a success. As an Alderman with the best interests of the city in general and the 2nd ward in particular at stake he has labored faithfully and well. He has endeared himself to his constituents and irrespective of color, politics or anything else the people are with him. He has tried and succeeded, in representing the whole people in a manner that has won the plandits of all. He has been put to the test and found equal to the emergency. The is home of his child hood, here he has endeavored to build up a business and for a young man has built well. When a young man possesses the pluck, energy and upright manhood that Mr. Grubel does, and is a home production at that. The citizens who are interested in placing men at the head of affairs to look after their interests, should consider that one of your own, of the right stripe could more satisfactorily fill the bill. Mr. Grubel is one of the right good natured, broad jovial gentlemen firm in his convictions and true to his friends few counselmen from the 2nd ward have ever enjoyed the immense popularity that is Alderman Grubel's. He is surely destined to be called to higher plains in the cause of public service. He is now rounding out his First term as councilman and it is said he will be a candidate for re-election. He has brought to the Aldermans chair the earnestness, the dignity and sincerity of purpose that has marked him as a capable official, and brought the 2nd ward to a realization of what really can be done by men that are men. A Young Man, OF BUSINESS. A STUDENT OF ECONOMY AND PROGRESSIVE NESS. Far back in our boyhood days we are looking, when we sketch these lines of this excellent self made young man, who stands to-day a beacon light in the successful culmination of uniring efforts along one given course. In recalling the pleasant recollections of by gone years and our boyhood days upon the farm. Our subject we then first met. Through these intervening years we have watched with pleasure and admiration his progress. As we pass his esablishment now, we are led to believe that the Negro is certainly the architect of his own fortune, as well as all other races. Success belongs and comes only to those that hustle and after hustling know how to save and wisely spend. This young man has through economy, manners to an unusual degree, self denial that ever needful quality and a close application to business, advanced, step by step until we find him, the owner of one of the largest, modern and best equipped tonsorial parlor in Kansas City, Kansas, giving employment to seven Negroes. Thus adding in the great aggregation of those earring for the less fortunate. We have reference to Mr. Geo. McClelland the proprietor of the tonsorial parlor and bath rooms at 612 Mann. Ave., you have met him, you doubtless know him. A man who speaks to all. From a poor boy reiliant upon his own energy and muscle he developed into a careful painstaking reliable business man. His struggles in early life we are fully cognizant of, and know that his establishment has been built alone by his own zeoulousness. We present in this issue a sketch of Mr. McClelland he is ever attentive to his business, respected in the community has a pleasant home and an interesting little family, is identified with various secret fraternities. His generl make up has no urally won him a host of friends among all colors and nationalities and in his profession stands at the top. A Paintstaking Official In the public service in Wyandotte County is the subject of these ramarks. A thoroughly competent painstaking an upright young man, who in his position has acquitted the duties in a manner highly creditable. Our acquaintance with him dates back over a period of years and during all of them we have ever found this young man straight forward and strictly conscientious and sound to the dot. We have reference to Mr. Wm. Needler deputy clerk of the District Court. By reasons of his long affiliations in this office he has grown accustom to its every duty, in detail and has merited the good graces of all who have come in contact with him in a business way. Mr. Needles is one of those studious young men destined to make a mark. It is said he will be the candidate for slick of the District Court in the next Spring C campaign His thorough acquaintance in the office will undoubtedly tend to give him a more advanced start of all others. He knows the workings of the office from A. to Z. Tauric Acid on Metals. Gold, silver, steel, aluminium and lead, when immersed in tauric acid, a new chemical discovery, becomes as pliable and ductile as putty. Tons of Gold in Era The amount of gold coin in actual circulation in the world is estimated to be about 865 tons. WHO LIVES AND BREATHE IN THE INTE REST OF HIS RACE. A LAWYER WHO HAS MADE SUCCESS. In a search of Wyandotte County a more conscientious race man could not be found that the accompli bad lawyer Judge I. F. Bradley of this city. The readers of this paper as well as the community at large during his long residence in our city have had ample opportunity of knowing we speak the truth. The life story of Judge Bradley has often been told by us. Yet it is ever new. How from a poor boy in the backwood regions of Missouri, he beguin life's struggle, taking up the thread of life and closely winding it around the spool until to-day we find him a star in our firmament sending for sparkling rays, illuminating the pathway of courtesty young Negroes—onward and upward to higher and grander achievements. History and oratory have been spent in haranguing about the heroes of war, miitary genius and renown have been themes of encomium to quicken patroltism and enearable private virtues. But the surpassing sublimeness in a recited of the rise to honored heights, of Judge Bradley, is ie ipising. A young Negro who takes up the profession of law and makes a successful lawyer undoubtedly knows something abcdt Blackstone. The young lawyer in the grand arena of the west. With her prairies boundless, landscapes unsuprassed, with any degree of conception soon imbibes this alive and stirring qualities of the people, and notwithstanding the knocks, if of the right "stuff," he is bound to wi. There are in all his trials, an inspiration and elevating influences. The experiences may in many instances be hard and unusually severe, but the young displease of the law thereby passes "through the brae," and thus he is more likely to "come cut tried and true," He may be poor, but his poverty is his stimulant; he may have trials, but these are for his purification; he meets with reverses, but such befetings k he him even more a power in the community; he meets with s rng opposition, and this cut makes his will power still more a power; and thus each day he gives renewed evidence of that true worth, that genuine virtue which tells upon the destinies of the people. Judge Bradley's life's story covers all toils. As a lawyer he is in the foremost ranks, enjoys the highest esteem from all classes and is a leader in all this title impies. He is a friend to all Negro enterprises, identified with many, patronizes all, a well known orator, active in politics for most in the building up of Negro institutions. He is president of the Board of Directors of Douglass Hospital and Training school. Has held offices of public trust and is sooring high r and higher in public worth and estimation. If in every Negro professional and other wise we could find just a few of the qualities of Judge Bradley we would be ere long a grander, mighter and stronger respected race. Part of the Brain That Keeps Names An Austrian savant has declared that the human brain contains a "name center." He says that it is the office of this cell to retain names. A striking case which would seem to confirm this theory recently occurred at Cleveland. A brakeman was shot by a conductor, and the former could not remember the names of persons and things, although he could perfectly well describe the functions of all articles exhibited to him. A surgeon probed for the bullet and found it in the exact spot necessary to affect the remembrance of names, according to the Austrian's theory. When the pressure of the brain had been relieved the patient remembered names as well as he had done before his injury, and told the name of his assailant.—Scientific American Highest Clock in the World. The clock on the Philadelphia city hall is the highest in the world. It has the largest dials. If the dials were out of the way and tracks were laid, two trains could pass each other running through the holes. The glass in the four faces is fastened there by a ton of cement. The glass, if laid on the ground, would make a walk square long and can feet wide. The minute hand will finish its year's journey by completing a 110-mile trip on New Year's day. It is expected that this minute hand will travel 110 miles annually for many years to come. The clock is strong, and the minute hand is phosphor bronze, and weighs 260 pounds. --- Oddities in New York Names If you keep your eyes open while riding around the streets of New York on the surface cars you can see many odd combinations of the names of business men and their trades, some of which are here given: Ashman, hotel; Burns, coal; Best, groceries; Burnham, real estate; Cook, fish and oysters; Hoffn, beer and liquors; Coffey, teas and sugar; Forrester, real estate; Flood, rubbers, boots; Gutter, pawnbroker; Goodrich, carriages; Herb doctor; Katz, butcher; Love, chemist; McClean, shirts, etc.; Noyes, lawyer; Proudman, diamonds; Pitcher, milk; Rich, perfumery; Silk, dress goods; Swindel, teas and spices; Sickman fish and clams; Wood, building materials—New York Herald. Speed of Ocean Liners In an article in Cassier's Magazine on steam speeds at sea, Mr. Oldham says twenty-five years ago the Atlantic had never been crossed by a screw steamer at a greater rate than fifteen miles an hour, that of the fastest liner, Scotia. Today steamers have reached the speed of twenty-five miles an hour, and, although the power required to propel a steamer varies with the cube Lustorone is put up in 2 forms, both must be used to count. LUSTORONE No. 1.—To be used at bed-time every night. Straightens Knotty, Nappy, Kinky, Curly Hair. It acts quickly, taking only one box to thoroughly straighten hair. It is not recommended that you do not have to wait weeks for the results. Lustorone is recognized as the only True Hair Straightener. No hot irons are used. Lustorone straightens without any outside assistance. LUSTORONE No. 2.—Must be used in connection with Lustorone No. 1. It is used as a hair straightener. Causes the hair to grow long, silky and beautiful. Stops the hair from falling out, and causes the hair to grow on the badhead side. Restores Grey Hair to its Natural Color. LUSTORONE FACE BLEACH.—Whitens the darkest skin, making it several shades lighter. Will bring the skin to an desired shade of color. Cures all Facial Blemishes, Pimples, Black Heads, &c., also cures all Skin Diseases and removes Small Fox Pits. LUSTORONE SCALP SOAP.—Is absolutely proper. It should be used with Lustorone No. 1. It also cures hair from falling out. The regular price for the treatment is $.00. OUR GREAT OFFER! Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with $1.00 and we will send you all of the goods as named above, in plain wrapper, so no one can know contents. This offer made to introduce Honest Goods. We can send to any place in the world. Full Directions with every treatment. Send Your Sons And Daughters To Send Your Sons And Daughters To Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, A great school for our youth; now a part of our State's interests, Negroes should here train their children for the Work of life and its duties. DEPARTMENTS Theological Department to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfill the demands in our pulpits today. Normal Department PreParing for the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. Preparatory Department Fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those desiried of such in childhood. For Furnishing an opportunity for Proficiency, in that Finest It is the intention of this department to give our youth training, fitting them for the work of life in the industrial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled labor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. Courses. — Architectural or Mechanical drawing Carpentry, Printing, both job and newspaper, Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. FACILTY. The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, in Philosophy and Logic: Charles S. Bowman. Tuskegee. instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret of Wilberforce. instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring; E.J. Vernon. B. S. of Wilberforce; professor mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Luila Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. L. H. Moore, teacher of science. In addition lecturers of various topics have been secured. constant y labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. Expenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent per month, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. encouraged here; students are advised o bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Press, W. T. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. 'He will send one of the latest complete catalogues given full information regarding the.' 1000 New Subscribers, Wanted by Jan. 1st. 1902. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO GET IN LINE. MRS. F. BUSH'S RESTAURANT And short order house. No. 347 Minn., Ave. Meals served all hours, cooked to suit the tastes of all. Gleaminess made especially. Regular Meals 15 cents. Don't forget the number. EASY TO GET, DIAMOND C SOAP PREMIUMS TOO! Why not use the best laundry soap and secure attractive premiums free Complete catalogue show over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue Address. Premium Uptl. The Cudahy Packing Company, South Omaha, Neb. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all Grocers. All diseases start in the bowels keep them open or you will be sick. Cascarets act like nature. Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening griping feeling. Six million people take and recommend Cascarets. Try a 10c. box. All druggists. UNION PACIFIC THE OVERLAND ROUTE WORLD'S PICTORIAL LINE SHORTFST LINE The Union Pacific 'The Original Overland Route' always was, and is to day, the shortest and best Line to the west. Two splendid fast trains leave Kansas City daily over this old established line. No change of cars between Kansas City and Denver, Ogden or San Francisco. All trains solidly vestibulated and fully equipped with latest improved Recycling sleeping cars. Meals served in Pullman Palace dining cars on the restaurant pan at prices most reasonable. All cars lightened with the celebrated Pintch Light. Only line running two trains with out charge from Kansas City to Denver. Low excursion rates on sale to Colorado, Utah Idaho, Oregon Washington and California. Don't complete your arrangements for a trip west until you have learned all about special inducements and attractions offered by the Union Pacific. For full information in regard to low rates, time, etc, call or address Gen. Agent Union Pacific. 1,000 Main street, Kansas City, Mo Candarets CANDY CATHARIC THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP Genuine stamped C C C C. Never sold in bulk Beware of the dealer who tries to sell “something just as good.” Chicago & Alton, R. R. Tge best and most popular line from Kansas City to Chicago and St. Louis is the Chicago and Alton Ry. "The Only Way" Elegant up to date equipment fast time courteous employees, etc. all to make a journey via thif ii an noiable equing ‘ en am Coie _O + 2) Bao os cf ‘ fe 2 Sa TE ae ‘ ene fg fee fad Vics « Lee estecoA WH « 4 HOST NN | SS) Fees |[ ’ eH] pL BS FST | . SE on nas Rev. Marguerite St. Omer Briggs, 35 Mount Calm Street, Detroit, Michigan, Lecturer for the W. C. T. U., recommends é : 2 Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. «Drak Mrs, Prvgitaa:— My professional work has for the past trenty years brought me into hundreds of homes of sickness, and [hove had plenty of opportunity to witness the sufferings of wives and mothers who from want, ignorance or carelessness, are slowly hut surely being dragged to death, principally with female weakness and irregularities of the sex, I believe you will be pleased to know tut Lydia E, Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound hes cured more women than any other agency that has come under my notice. - Handreds of women owe their life and health to you to-day, and, there. fore, [can conscientiously advise sick women to try it.”Marcverite St. Ourr Brrceos. $5000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER IS NOT GENUINE. When women are troubled with irregular or painful menstruation, we ss, leucorrhoea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bear- jnzdown’ feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, ‘flatulence, f debility,’ indigestion, and nervous prostration, they should Ten r there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles. No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of f » troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine. Mrs. Pinkham inyites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. Respectability may be contagious, ye fis ean’? always. eateh 1 when The Lincoln, Nebraska, Importing. oe Co's’ adverioment Sppeire Esk parens hele sess ee Suciot with the. gresiett ot are tr, member” of thelr company who spends much of his time traveling trrtingland and France, "They Bow fire a grand lot of Povcberoo and Sivecllions “The best that Europe tan afford. No concern in the United States can sell for less money than fireue Ta malin les teey oester tu, it will acll at tho same s88s on feple tine to enable the pureaser to pay for the stallion from his earnings It judiciously handled, ‘They wish to eee ees Slight no man because of his pov- ety and esteem no man because of ec ove met Tyte ome Monde Dal omar trang LS NSE, FPA lex a0, Prope, toed. ee ee eee fers noobie in alstnoscenmastiont awe aaa oon eee i ra Wale Drage, Tota hae carer es Barca * Sects wee mee race tae Rerriviie, soutpyattureggisce’s SSH Pineal ae Sometimes a man is judged by his srparance an sometimes Oy Bia dae presence: WHEN YOUR GROCER SAxs we ide aat have Defiance Blatch 308 Sofie ine ale abaanes Stash et Bee W Pee eles ea, Be S's PESEtae Gaerne asletnia er terete eta on Soames arte pint trial will prove. what we claim. ie isi ad ere ee ct ange gata te ci SoneSeehtey aa teens iecariaa actuate rus “che geaBg a ede 17 SHESEBROUGHE MEG. CO, JUST THINK OF IT re | tit alam e ere Joie seheats ts WEgnAbagi siete eee saree ceoaies aes eiociteey terautete eee Seva Sn a a aE Se one i TREE PROTECTORS toate te, 20 r $1.00.. per .. 100 $6.00.. per . . (000 nl erent int cs FOR SALE swwnswcr times: ft cara cat ane ee fe ‘vurchsand Raitoad facts. Wets Sig a ca ee BENDER CALF WEANERS farscm.teesngur ee ALE MEARS erect in Soin BL NO rit GCs ou wet Mites es Biv il ee aes es OKLAHOMA 500 HOMESTEAD Saxe PRIESMEYER #25 ———— Co. m SHOES THAT WEAR. Ask Your Dealer For Them, W.N.U. Kansas City No. 51,1901 CIRC ba cine WER ALE eee Fn tie.” Gold br drogeiacn Be ONSUMPTION “&% SASKATCHEWAN, WESTERN CANADA IS CALLED THE “GARDEN OF EDEN,” Ete eh Rbeacenieeeie ass ot Rend en, In a teter to the Reed City, Michi gan, Clarion, Mr. Jas. G. Armstrong, of Meltford, Saskatchewan, says, writ- ing on 27th May, 1901: tii fs a te country for & poor man, as he ca go out on the hay Slows an eu at the hay he meets. He turns his cattle out on the pratee, and when he is not using his horses he Gunns then out alg, ‘Therein auch an sundance ot food, they nev.” Wa. der away. “A lady, who has lived here elght years told me that this was the orig!- nal ‘Garden of Eden’. I certainly would believe it, if we could only find the apple trees. But as it is, we have many varieties of fruit—strawberries, Cranberries, saskatoon, hkleberies, red and black currants, dewberries, plums, red and ‘black cheres, and fed raapberrien All of those fruit grow wild. Then the flowers that dot the prairies, making thea look like a real garden, We have eaten of the wild red currants, and they are equal it not saperior "to those” grown in Michigan. We have sweet corn 7% Inchon high. "As the Western farmere ae all done seeding, branding eat ta steep shearing are now progres tng. “Woot is only ve cents pound and many ranchers have on hand last year clip. T enclose you a potato blossom, slice of new potato, which measured 6% inches when cut. This inno tary tale, ap we are a0. meh farther than Reed City. It is all facts; Come up and. see. Ts has been truly called the ‘garden of the west: With fruits and. flowers, ites and stream xh and fw, Beau tital svete, tracts of timber” and monntalna, what more, does = man want?” Thformation concerning all arts o Western Canada, willbe. cheerfully elven by communteatiog with the agent of the government of Canada, whose advertisement appears else TALK’ ON ADVERTISING. ‘The best way to advertise is just to advertise. Get at it with a view to hav- ing the people know what you most desire to sell, and incidentally letting them know that the specified items do not represent your full stock. Say in- teresting things about interesting goods and have the goods to talk. Men talk of the secret of successful advertising, but it is all very plain. The essentials are to offer what people want, at falr prices, and to offer it in a way that will make readers know they want it. The art in writing an advertisement is to speak as the inter- ested and well-informed merchant would speak to a prospective customer. ‘The mere appearance of a business man's name and address in every issue of a leading newspaper will do work to increase his trade. Every business man, however, is able to give facts about his establishment which will encourage people to deal with him. To state such facts clearly in a newspaper is the prin- elpal secret of successful advertising. The idea that it takes a number of impressions to make the average ad- vertisement effective is not new. Forty years ago an English advertiser sald to the publisher of the Cornhill Maga- rine: “We don’t consider that an ad- vertisement seen for the first time by a reader is worth much. The second time it counts for something. ‘The third time the reader's attention is arrested; the fourth time he reads it through and thinks about it; the fifth makes a pur- chaser of him. It takes time to soak any Some women just naturally boss their husbands, while others arrive at the same result by being clinging vines, Naturally people want to be WELT, Christmas: for nothing #9, promotes. age finets and fod cheer, “iwectore, take funieid wed now! its user are manifold: ivcures ‘all ‘etangements of ‘stomach, livers Klaneys ‘or bowels; Jt cleanses the See ae ese Sneumatiom, gout and many chronic diseases. It is fete Fourie and ld nd haw been nein Oe igheot' repute for many years. Physi clans recommend’ it. ‘A Kansas man, in advertising his farm for sale, says it 18 advantageous- ly located Atty miles from a lawyer's cies, ‘History of New Yorm New York was named in honor ot James, Duke of York, in 1654, at which time it was captured from the Duteh by the English. It then con- tained a population of about 3,000. The first settlement on Manhattan island was made by the Dutch in 1618, and the first public wharf was built as late as 1658. Less than 900 years have Passed since the first occupancy of the spot on which now stands New York, and in less than two and a half cen- turies her populatior as increased from 3,000 to 3,560,000, Clever Baggage Lite An ingenious. time-saving appliance for transshipping mails and baggage in connection with the cross-channel service has been brought into opera- tion at Dover, Englund. The appli- ance fs in the form of an endless trav- eling platform and is worked by elec- tricity. it brings packages of any weight ashore at the rate of one In fifteen seconds. Some of the packages unloaded recently weighed seven hun- dredweight, and required four men to lift them, but they were brought ashore as easily as a handbag. The trans- shipment was performed in less than half the usual time. oak a ee; One of the richest territories in the worid, as riches are counted, is west ern Australia, and its wealth consists of that which mankind has been striv- ing after ever since he made it an article of value—gold. ‘There ts gold in abundance in western Australian, seattered in {rregular patches all over the state. Some of these patches are one hundred miles in length by thirty or forty in breadth. To-day, it {said that the total area of the gold fields of western Australia is over 824,000 square miles, or just one-third of the area of the colony itself. Mustaches Like Wings. ‘Men with enormous mustaches real- ly have nothing to be proud of. Rather are they to be pitied. Those of higt rank among the Gauls and Britons, according to Caesar and Diodorous, shaved the chin, but wore immense forests of tangled halr on the upper Up. ‘The mustaches of the inhabl- tants of Cornwall and the Scilly isles hung down upon thelr breasts Itke wings. —New York Press. American Enterprise In Mexico. An American syndicate has just bought the old McKenzie concession to tupply the City of Mexico with water. The water will be brought from the Almoloya springs, forty miles south- west of this capital. The work will in- clude sixteen miles of canal, six miles of steel piping and the installation of motive power, lh apes tienes east ae oe ‘When the present Archbishop of Canterbury was, nearly half a century ago, principal of a government train- ing college for teachers, he always made a point of personally initiating his students into the mysteries of gar- dening, and plied spade and rake in his sairtsleeves as a teacher and ex- amplar should. New Cure for Rheumatism. Hester, Mo., Dec. 16.—An unusual ease which has recently come to light here is exciting the keenest interest among medical men. Mrs. Ellenor Guardhouse suffered for over forty years with Sciatic Rheumatism s0 se- verely and so constantly that her case has been regarded as chronic and ab- solutely incurable. At times the pain was almost unbearable and she could not rest day or night. Some months ago she was induced to try Dodd’s Kidney Pills, a remedy re- cently introduced in this neighborhood. ‘The immediate results were magical and she continued till she had taken eight boxes, and now she declares she has not an ache or pain left. She be- Heves that she is completely and per- manently cured and as she has not used the pills for some months and 1s to-day in the best of health the doctors who were at first skeptical are amazed, gua wotmeiheemeene: Snow is the substance which offers: < oon supine acl Gee tinea nee meee ae deed, than wood. Experiments made in Norway have shown that a snow Sitter ia eames ore Seg emer es Sean Wim ey woe ate eer: tional plercing power, and that at all Sea eat casas up alts By Hes Cee cased defense in winter campaigning as snow is far more easily and quickly ‘handled than earth or sandbags.—Chi- eo sea —— | Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse ee eo ee Se eae aera a ee ae ee See aa nen At all druggists, 25c. Sample rree. Ade AS ales lan RC, | Some people are so ornery all | through life that we imagine that when Sav aee tie wa dane ‘tion of awfully cheap cigars. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the ‘Brightest, fastest and easiest to use ‘Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. A girl likes to think she hurts all ee ie eee ace weitinttht, tee sto git tenth Senet nes tor ae aoe en Be of Wea ‘possible, sta ict Dotted Swiss—a freckled Alpine guide. Teo not believe Piso's Cure for Consumpticx hag an equal for couxbs and colds—Jony F Boras, Triaity Springs, Ind., Feb. 16, 900, It seems funny that people go to the salt ocean for fresh air. Pain, suffering, Wizard O!1 could not live together, so pain and suffering moved out 4° vonr druggist about It ‘Talk over a veiephone as If it cost you so muen per word, and you will Bet credit for having good sense. YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. ‘Koop them white with Red Cross Ball Blue All grocers sell large 2 oz. package, 5 ceuts To a woman, it seems easy for a man to make money. To a man it ‘seems easy for a woman to be amiable ° o the Ladies: e Don’t let your grocer sell you a 12 oz. package of laundry starch for 10 cents when you can get 16 oz. of the very best starch made for the same thE D Mbt /P , < Lig GML o price. One-third Lie more starch for ae A on. Meer the same money. eh Al 7 ig eal FIA \ ( = Ye NZ MANE 4 3€ FY |: ae a - 7) _ 6 ! g a » yy To the Dealers: ) /flke ( eT atets bo GO SLOW-—In placing orders for Jere OA I} 12-07, Laundry Starch, You won't be able (\ lt /) [ie%|| to sell12 ounces for 10 cents while your com- Y pera ONY 8 oe fl] _petitor offers 16 ounces for the same money. : mn? au a SS i, el DEFIANCE STARGH GIS THE, Gees ¢ oy C ‘ | OLD " TA | yell THE BEST ee ee ee REQUIRES NOCOOKING |][Fe4fee]) —Sincd'in any other package for the price PREPARED FOR ler 47] Having adopted every idea in the manu- LAUNDRY PURPOSESOMY | [1 #4ee7"aQl] facture of starch which modera invention 1" fos | has made possible, we offer Defiance Starch, A dDe it with every confidence in giving satisfaction. ||| at Consumers are becoming more and more dis- 0 tyl satisfied with the prevalent custom of get- bai) My ee Sas re cc hy eat ie ms ne Z, io use! vos i y 2 a . Maeneric STARCH MFG Co, |11 wi pide Sark iyo ed * 2 tity” as 01 atisfactory me’ eee iicacame: Wai take ae chances EXACT SIZE OF 10 CENT PACKAGE. in pushing this article, we give an absolute 72 PACKAGES IN A CASE. guarantee with every package sold, and foes ees that a customer claims. toe ant EK FROM YOUR JODBER. Ifyou cannot ge it from him, write vs MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MEG. CO. OMAHA, NEB. UNABLE TO STAND FOR MONTHS BEOAUSE OF SPRAINED ANKLES. Cored by Ft Jacobs OM ee Nee peakee mies ct Se cee, ae Oe te oe ee Among the thousands of voluntary eadorsements of the great value of St. Jacob's Oil for sprains, stiffness and ‘oreness, is that of Mrs. G. Thomas, 4 Alexandra Road, Gelli, Ysbrod, near Pontypridd, South Wales, who says: = “It is with great pleastire that T add my wiling testimony to the invaluable excellence of your celebrated St, Ja- oobs Oil, as experienced in my own case. I sprained both my ankles in walking down some steps so severely ‘that I was unable to stand for several months. The pain I suffered was most evere and nothing that I used helped ‘ne until I applied St. Jacobs Oil, when they immediately became better daily, and in a short time I was able to g0 about, and soon after I was quite cured. I am now determined to ad- vise all persons suffering from pains to use this wonderful remedy, which ‘did so much for me.” ‘Mrs, Thomas does not enlighten us as to what treatment she pursued dur- ing the months she was unable to stand, and during which time she was ‘suffering so much, but we venture to suggest that had she called in any well-known medical man he would have at once prescribed St. Jacobs Oil, for it has conquered pain upwards of fifty years, and doctors know there is nothing 80 good. The proprietors of St, Jacob's oll have been awarded twelve gold medals by different inter- national exhibitions as the premier pain-killing remedy of the world. The ‘committees who made the awards were in each instance composed largely of the most er-inent medical men ob- tainable. Mrs, Thomas evidently did not know the high opinion in which St. Jacobs Oil is held by almost every Drogressive medical man. Stik shoul’ cripple brewers. ‘The hops would still keep working. THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT will’ use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Qual- fty—is oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 0%. 3 Speaking of women and folding beds, a man can shut the latter up. For a Long Lease on Lite tat ATLAS OATS, ‘The purest and best Breakfast food. All good grocers, 10c. ‘Phe less luck a man has the more he despises it, Mro, Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For chfidren teeching, softens the gums, reduces tw Eamaution, alleys paia.cures Wind golle: Bic bute Some smiles look as though they had deen soaked in vinegar. For the Good of Your Health use SEELYE'S NER-VENA, the great herve and kidney cure. Ali druggists. Every man may have his price, but the market is apt to be overstocked. ST. PAUL ROAD GETS BIG ENGINES, Largest Ones Ever Built to Be Used in Fast Passenger Runs. Larger Trains and Quick Sehedsles Ave Expected to He the Ultimate mae Several of what are claimed to be the largest locomotives eyer construct- ‘ed were recelyed by the Chicago, Mil- waukee and St. Paul road yesterday. Im these days of large engines each fresh consignment received by a rail- road during the past year or two has had the distinction of being the larg- est. While these monster locomotives have in a way ceased to excite sur- prise, those just received by the St. Pavl road are remarkable In thelr di- mensions. For example, the diameter of the driving wheels is elghty-four and one-fourth inches, or one-fourth of an inch over seven feet. Following is a technical description of the new giants: Diameter of driving wheels, 84% Inches, Diameter of compound cylinders, 25 and 15 inches. Stroke of cylinders, 28 inches. Total tength of engine, 68 feet 11 inches. Steam capacity of boiler, 200 pounds, Fire bex, 8 feet 8 inches by 5 feet § inches. Number of flues in boiler, 350; Heating surface, 3,215 square feet. Capacity of tender, 18,000 pounds of coal and 7,000 gailons of water. Thinks Fast Time Possible, General Passenger Agent. Miller of the St, Paul is enthusiastic over the new engines, alleging that they will tend to revolutionize schedules and power. He says they ,will be capable of hauling fourteen or fifteen heavily loaded coaches or sleepers sixty miles an hour, Grades will be little or no obstruction to the leviathans, ‘The locomotives will be put In ser- vice on the limited trains between Chicago and Milwaukee and between Chicago and Omaha, May the best man win—the pretty bridesmaid, ‘To Cure a Cold in One day, Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet A druggistsrefund moueyif itfailstocure. 2c. Street corners are the turning points in many hives, Wish AML @ Merry Christmas? And tell them of Garfield ‘Tea, which cures indigestion and liver disorders and insures the return of many Happy Christ mas Dinners by removing the cause of dyspepsia and ill-health, A widow is always trying to make a man believe she thought he was going Sicatad daw: “NEW RIVAL” FACTORY LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS Oltshoot all other black powder shells, because they are made better and loaded by exact machinery with the standard brands of Powder, shot and wadding, Try them and you will be convinced, ALL ¢ REPUTABLE 4 DEALERS ¢ KEEP 4 THEM FISTULA. NO MONEY TILL CURED. Bunt pou snes perscelly wellrs esd ior sur 200 pepetoats RES EO MEN! cisssnr fore bone PREEONTSM ES Bette snl tins che hater ween gales CELE Teas, Dialga dasha wine adr iene ke LINCOLN, NEB. Sele ee eer arne ue aun pi ‘end office, Sd and Holdrege Streets. s Maree Stra WAN, Mars Rey st Germans Beets: A tutor in a German university will do well if he gets $26 or $30 8 month, a's prema frteata he gts $100 a month. Some of the professors who are dependent upon their fees do not make more than $300 or $400 a year. Their compensation depends Uresy spo tei ay ana poplar ity, because, as a rule, it depends upon the number of students attending their Teco Coreapndence Chlcgs Tecort ww vou een mate mcm, es rl Eser a i a Bam wo Se Usually the newest thing in flannels is a baby. Mone PoExinLm Axo HastINe, BEA cig, MnE ei eas ‘She-tulird more for suzme money. Poets are born, but verse writers ent air ook sated vetex ow nor aTAKEM aarsags isthe erie lotery of we Sadat af on. THE HANDSOMEST CALENDAR of the season (in ten colors) six bean- tiful heads (on six sheets, 10x12 inch- es), reproductions of paintings by Moran, issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt of twenty-five cents. Address F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi- cago. ‘The girl who is never seen to blush may have been born to blush unseen. The best that Money and 25° Experience can produce, ‘At all stores, or by mail for the price, HALL & RUGKEL, New Yors, COMPANY TO BE ORGANIZED 7 “Se neery 4 prams ae | aed, usiniiinc. WE WANT Tia" A MAN Sen tahiny LPN tashievcnty b me tare ahd de: NG feripttons “ot E aN magh ones <j united states iS FREEZER CO. 5 Oskalooes, tows, Nochargeforexame ATENTS 22253 RRLLANLA, XSF, tse, No tzue syearuncene? sorted ee eee det 'ebane abtereyn Washingssa: Be ce BENSION ens pees Leen Sfesinclvll war Bulacan cams atty og, DROP SY ieee fae oaemene ‘Wamicted “ith! Thomoson’s Eve Water Jones Dry Good Company The largest department house in the west. Destined to rank the greatest in the world. A typical American firm. In the annals of the great West there is but few things surpassing in greatness the magnificent structure of the foremost star in the commercial world—"The Jones Dry Good Company." Kansas City U. S. A. In painting the glories of the West and a greater Kansas City, her people and their accomplishments none are more deserving of recognition. In every walk in life, one becomes fully cognizant of the fact that some men are born to lead in their line of action and in the charge, like truth crushed to earth they rise again better fitted after each fall and rise to outstrip the fleetest in the mad but ever successful race onto victory. less, earnest workers who are making an indelible impression, that none can erase in the annals of the commercial world They are proving that men are indeed the architects of their owa fortunes. For in the beginning they had so adventition aid of family or fortune, but unaided and alone they climbed the ladder of fame until they have reached the crownin apex, masters of all their eyes survey. I may be truthfully said of them as was said of Aristides and Cato. "that they advanced themselves" to great honor and esteem in the commonwealth by no other means than their own virtues, in dustry and upright manhood. The young men of our country have in their bright examples to cheer them in their On many occasions in the past we have told the story of the "Joneses." How two poor boys began life on an Illinois farm with nothing but hardy muscle, undaunted courage, vim, pluck and honesty, arose, expanded and improved until they stand at a height so dazzling, that the veracity of their story seems inconceivable, yet such is true for in our domain the grandest of possibilities are open to the hustling youth, Lawrence M. and J. Logan Jones are the two young men who founded what must be classed as the greatest Department store of the West, and given a ranking beside many in the world. The Messrs Jones are the incarnation of that vigorous spirit of assertive ability which has made the western world, they are untiring, cease- Kansas City The greatest in the world history, the mecca of stop gate way for the world Kansas City Stock Yards. The greatest in the world. A year unprecedented in its history, the mecca of stock raisers everywhere, the gate way for the worlds distribution of stock. The Kansas City Stock Yards stand pre-eminently in the lead - The greatest stock market in the world. The contemplation of this colossal institution extends far beyond the most sanguine expectation of many, for no true conception of this institution can be gritted unless reviewed in person. When it is taken under consideration that Kansas City is a great Packing Center. It is no wonder that its stock yards cover one hundred and sixty acre of land, are the most modern and convenient in the world. Ore of the greatest sights to be seen in the great West and in the two Kansas Cities is the stock yards, its a sight never to be forgotten, ones seen. The Kansas City Cover 100 acres of ground and a of any in the world. They are loca the city, easily accessible to the by street railway and within eight Kansas city is the largest sto the world, while it is the middle west, The Kansas City Stock Yards Cover 100 acres of ground and are the most modern and convenient of any in the world. They are located near the wholesale district of the city, easily accessible to the businesses and residence portion hostel, resort and, within sight, blocks of the Union, elctro Kansas city is the largest stocker and Feeder Market in the world, while it is the chief packing center of the middle west. INCLUDING HOUSES OF Armour packing company, sw child and sulzberger co, j george rowler, son & company company, ruddy bros, packing And a full line of buyers for both roads centering at Kansas City I Kansas City Stock Yards. The Kansas city stock Yards a market than any like institu C. F. MORSE, E. E. RICHARDSON, V. P. & G. Mgr. sec. & treas. Armour Packi The worlds wonder, the colo thousands of poor humanity won Armour packing company, swift and company, schwarzschild and sulzberger co, jacob bold packing company, George fowler, son & company, limited, cudahy packing company, ruddy bros, packing company, etc. And a full line of buyers for both domestic and export trade. All railroads centering at Kansas City have direct rail connection with the Kansas City Stock Yards. The Kansas city stock Yards Offers more advantages as a market than any like institution in the country. C. F. MORSE, E. E. RICHARDSON, H. P. CHILD, EUGENE RUST. C. F. & G. MGR, sec. & treas. assl. G. Mgr. traffic mgr. Armour Packing Company the worlds wonder, the colossal concern that benefits thousands of poor humanity, a blessing likewise to the The most gigantic establishment beyond almost the conception of human belief is the great and only Armour Packing Company. Think for a moment an establishment covering 20 acres, with a floor acreage of 90 acres, then you have a partial conception of what a really wonderful institution is at the mouth of the Kaw. Men have done great deeds and burds have sung them well, but the story of the Armour Packing Company is hardly comprehensible. An Army of 5000 people to keep the wheels turning and a clock like precision in every department. So systematic that one man knows at a glance the entire workings almost to the number of squeals a hog makes, in pressing from this world to the next. When it is taken under consideration that the killing capacity daily of hogs, is 12,000 cattle 4,000 Sheep 5,000 the eyes again open in amazement, for in the good old days of yore hardly that amount of stock could be converted into food in two years. In less than half this time the manufactured products of this firm have gone around the globe. An item or two from the purchasing department causes the reader to stop and wonder again. Coal is brought by the mine full. 25,000 tons ```markdown ``` less, earnest workers who are making an indefible impression, that none can erase in the annals of the commercial world. They are proving that men are indeed the architects of their own fortunes. For in the beginning they had so adventions aid of family or fortune, but unaided and alone they climbed the ladder of fame until they have reached the crowning apex, masters of all their eyes survey. It may be truthfully said of them as was said of Aristides and Cato. "that they advanced themselves" to great honor and esteem in the commonwealth by no other means than their own virtues, industry and upright manhood. The young men of our country have in them bright examples to cheat in their lonely struggle for eminence and honor in the world of business. In 1892 their department store consisted of 4,800 sq. ft., of floor space and 12 people constituted their force. To-day from 12th to 13th St., one block, on main St., in Kansas City, Mo., buildings ranging from three to Six stories high—205 feet fronting on Main, 200,000 sq. ft., of floor space and 1000 employees, marvelous in the extreme. The buildings are of white enamel and are as handsome in appearance as any in the great west. They are dealers in everything and are the mecco of the poor people in the Twin Cities. At this time of the year thousands of the common peo ple find bargains and inducements offered here, that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Stock Yards. A year unprecedented in its stock raisers everywhere, the distribution of stock. The business of the stock yards is ever on the increase the record this year is unprecedented in its history. So popular are the Kansas city stock yards that all eyes are upon it, and stock raises from all over the c entry find a most ready sale and the most accomodating officials as well as convenience here. The record of cattle received the past seven months 1,875-988, hogs, 3,331,391. Sheep 932,141, horses and mules. 90,288. In the handling of this large amount of stock not less than 20 different railway systems had a hand and hundreds of men were employed. Thus we see the benefits to be accrued by such a mam moth concern. ay Stock Yards. are the most modern and convenient located near the wholesale district of businesses and residence portion right blocks of the Union depot.ocker and Feeder Market in chief packing center of the rift and company, schwarzs- wacob bold racking company, any, limited, cudahy racking ing company, etc. domestic and export trade. All rail- have direct rail connection with the s Offers more advantages as sution in the country. H. P. CHILD, EUGENE RUST, Asst. G. Mgr. Traffic Mgr. ing Company ossal concern that benefits y, a blessing likewise tc the eld. of salt in a year. $3), 000 worth of sugar. $10), 000 worth of barrels. $30, 000 worth of ash tubs. $275, 000 worth of tin plate. Paper to wrap hams and bacon in $80,000, who can say that this is not the greatest of institutions, when we take into consideration the amount of money paid to 5,000 employees, the good and beneficial results to the community of such a mammoth concern can never be told. When we think of the thousands of little homes that are happy in their enjoyment of life, by the humming of ponderous machinery in this plant it must try be classed as a blessing to the great west as well as the world at large. From earnings in this plant many a man has laid the foundation of a snug little fortune and to-day is living in luxury. Yet there are those who began a quarter of a century ago and to-day are still on the ceaseless rounds no better are no worse financially. The Negro as well as many other nationalities find ready employment, some are skilled workmen and receive good pay. The Armours are man statues of many different brands of good, using all the skill and art that can be employed in the same. Every country in the world receives their produce and their fame is universal. --- firm world TOYS. When you can save money on them Why don't you do so? WE Sell THEM THIS WAY 2 Wheel wood carts. 8C. 25c Black Boards, 21C. 35c Dressed dolls 25C. 15c Backgammon boards 10C. 25c Backgammon boards 20C. 35c Backgammon boards 25C. 30c White Pianos each 23C. Small battle ships 8C. Large battle ships 23c, Wood Wash stands etc. $2.00 Iron Wagons, for $1,45. $1.75 • • • $1-25. $1.50 • • • $1 15 $1.25 • • • 98c. $1 00 • • • 79e. Assorted lot games 8c. We have a big line of all kind of toys at prices like the above. come in and see them. TOPEKA Rev. J.W. Braxton held his first quarterly meeting at St. Joni Church Sunday. Mrs. R. Simpson continues quite ill at the residence of her daughter M.s. J. M. Brown, on Vanbren St. Mrs Lulu Davis of Washington D. C. is in the city on business. Miss Jeanne Willis of K. C Mo., is home attending her sick mother. Mrs. Fred Ware entertained the Oak Leaf Art Club wednesday afternoon, Mr. Gaithen Page was the only male present. The Golden Rod Art Club met Friday evening with Miss Lulu Harris. The Ladies Sewing Circle met Wed. evening with Mrs. Willis Brown on Taylor St, an elaborate dinner was served to the many guest present. The Shiloh Baptist Church is preparing to give a xmas Bazirr. The ladies are spiring no pain to make it a great success. TIME KILLING IN SOOIETY. Typical Modern House Party on a Scottish Estate. --- "Out ON the World." THE TOUCHING THREE ACT DRAMA AT FIFTH STREET Opera Hou THE TOUCHING THREE ACT DRAMA. AT FIFTH STREET Opera Hous Christmas Eve. Dec. 24th. 1901. NEW FACES, NEW features, New Songs. S and Old Santa Claus. Hear Cole and Johnson. A continuous performance, not a dull moment. IT IS REALLY WOR Going a long distance to see t Jewelery IN THE SHOW W Kansas City's J. A. WIL At 1616 West 9th., street., The JEWELRY in Mr. Wilson, Window appea he has in his general stock, all grades of WAY every day use or for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, BIGDISCOUNT for cash. NEW features, New Songs. See the big CHRIS CLAUS. Hear Cole and Johnson's latest success performance, not a dull moment. Admission IS REALLY WORTH WHAT long distance to see the beautiful JEWELRY THE SHOW WINDOW City's Pioneer New J. A. WILSON, west 9th., street., Kansas in Mr. Wilson, Window appeals to lovers of FL general stock, all grades of WATCHES, and jew er for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, and which helps T for cash. NEW FACES, NEW features, New Songs. See the big CHRISTMAS TREE and Old Santa Claus. Hear Cole and Johnson's latest success in the song line. A continuous performance, not a dull moment. Admission 15 cents to all. IT IS REALLY WORTH WHILE. Going a long distance to see the beautiful display of At 1616 West 9th., street., Kansas City Mo. The JEWELRY in Mr. Wilson, Window appeals to lovers of FINE GOODS but he has in his general stock, all grades of WATCHES, and jewelry suitable for every day use or for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, and which he is now selling at a BIGDISCOUNT for cash. IN AN INTERVIEW WITH THE Jews he was often amused at the embarassment of pe for the colored porter and find he was the Sole W. B. RAY Jewaler recent used at the embarassment of persons who would order and find he was the Sole Proprietor of his B. RAYMO recently he said he was often amused at the embarrassment of persons who would take him at first or the colored porter and find he was the Sole Proprietor of his business. W. B. RAYMOND Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in UNDERTAKERS * SUPP FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AND Undertaking Rooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone W Factory Cor st St. and Riverview Ave. RTAKERS * SUPPLIES CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AVE. Rooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone W Factory Cor st St. and Riverview Ave. CITY UNDERTAKERS * SUPPLIES FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HOURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDER Undertaking Rooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone West 32. Factory loc. St. St. Riverside Ave. Telephone 98 A man whispers to a woman. ALL CASES DEAFNESS OR HAIR ARE NOW CURE by our new invention. Only those HEAD NOISES CEASE F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTY Gentlemen: — Being entirely cured of deafness, than a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, as my hearing in this ear entirely immediate treatment for catarrh, for three months of physicians, among others, the most eminent cat only an operation could help, and man that only a month. After I learned it only two years ago, my treatment, day after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear heartily and beg to remain. F. A. WERMAN Our treatment does not interfere with Examination and YOU CAN CURE YOURSE advice free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA EAGEN Gem Drug MINNESOTA AVENUE D SALER DRUGS, MEDICINES Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, PERFUMERY AND FANCY The Citizen is Better keep your E PATRON The Wyandotte ALL CASES OF NESS OR HARD HE ARE NOW CURABLE of new invention. Only those born deaf are incu- red NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATI F. A. 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Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. Gentlemen: — Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my right ear. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a number of physicians, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told me that one operation could be performed temporarily, that the head noises would be reduced, and that the affected ear would be lost. I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-day, after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain. Very true in the case. F. W. AERMAN, 730 S. 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Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Premature Baldness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTEN THE KINKIEST HAIR. Guaranteed harmless. Sent anywhere on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. per box. HARTONA FACE BLEACH will gradually turn the skin of a black or dark person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person almost white. HARTONA FACE BLEACH removes Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, Freckles, Black-heads, and all Blemishes of the Skin. Guaranteed absolutely harmless. Sent to any address on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. per bottle. HartonA Remedies are absolutely guaranteed, and your money is positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied. Write to us, and we will send you free a book of testimonials of more than one hundred people in your own State who have used and are using HartonA Remedies. SPECIAL GRAND OFFER. Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENER, two large bottles of HARTONA FACE BLEACH, and one large box of HARTONA NO-SMELL, which removes all disagreeable odors caused by Perspiration of the Feet, Arm-Pits, &c. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express office address very plainly. Money can be sent in Stamps or by Post-Office Money Order, or enclosed in Registered Letter or by Express. TRADE-MARK. HARTONA REMEDY CO. 909 E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. AFTER USING HARTONA STATISTICS OF SUICIDES Fewer Among Germans Than Formerly, More Among Negroes. Two peculiarities are shown in the recently published figures of suicides in American cities—the recession of natives of Germany from the head of the list which they long held, and an increase in the number of suicides among colored people. In the last published report on the subject in this city, all boroughs, it was seen for the first time that there were more suicides by natives of the United States than by those of Germany, though the disparity was very small. The change is explained in part by the fact that while the number of German men who commit suicide is larger than that of male suicides of any other country, suicide by German women is comparatively rare and gets rarer each year. The suicides of colored people have been more conspicuously observed in the large cities of the south than in northern cities, where the colored population is small and is not increasing, and the explanation of it is found in a single phrase, city life. Colored residents of farms or small towns seldom commit or attempt suicide; it is in the large cities, where the struggle for existence is under conditions most unfavorable to colored men, that a few of them overcome their repugnance to such an act of violence. In proportion to the total population, suicides among Englishmen residing in the United States are very much more frequent than among residents of Irish birth. Among male natives of France and Switzerland in the United States the rate of suicides is high; among women from France or Switzerland there is practically none at all. In respect to the total number of suicides compared with the population, Chicago and San Francisco rank highest among American cities. Baltimore and Richmond are low on the list. In New York city the ratio of suicides is higher in Queens than in The Bronx.—New York Sun. Goupod's Lost Operm Few people are aware that Gounod once, in a moment of anger, tore up the manuscript of an opera he had composed, and, though he afterwards repented of his action, he was quite unable to recall its melodies. Gounod's opera "Faust" was nearly lost to the world by the religious scruples of the great composer. About the time he wrote it he determined hence forth only to write sacred music, but, happily for posterity, he thought better of his resolution. Rare Old Bible Found. A wonderful old Bible has just been discovered in Venice, the fortunate finder being Leo S. Olschki, a well-known antiquarian of Florence. It is in five large volumes, and was printed in Rome in the printing house of Don Pietro Massimo in 1471 and 1472. Soon after it came from the press it was purchased by a patrician family of Venice, and it was in the archives of this family that Olschki discovered it A Czar's Novel Visiting Card From the Ladies' Home Journal: The Russians tell a story of the late Czar Alexander fil. that upon the rare occasions when it was incumbent upon him to pay a call he would take a gold coin bearing his "image and superscription" and twisting it between thumb and finger leave it in lieu of $ card—the only man in Russia who had strength for the feat. American Bottles the Best American bottles are preferred to all others for the export trade, and especially in warm climates where American and English goods come into close competition. American glass is said to stand tropical climates better than the English, the reason being that it is better annealed. Transvaal Minerals. The Transvaal is the richest country in the world so far as minerals are concerned. In 1877 England annexed the Transvaal, but evacuated it in 1884. In 1848 England conquered and annexed the Orange Free State, but evacuated it, six years later. THOMAS MARTHA BEFORE USING HARTONA grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Out of the Hair and Premature POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE harmless. Sent anywhere on our box. will gradually turn the skin of a shades lighter, and will turn the most white. HARTONA FACE Black spots, Pimples, Freckles, Black Skin. Guaranteed absolutely on receipt of price—25c. and 50c. tually guaranteed, and your money not perfectly satisfied. Write to book of testimonials of more than own State who have used and are FER. Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and sizes of HARTONA HAIR GROWER large bottles of HARTONA FACE HARTONA NO-SMELL, which caused by Perspiration of the Feet, sealed from observation. Write express office address very plainly. or by Post-Office Money Order, or by Express. REMEDY CO. Main Street, VIRGINIA. In Every Town and Salary Paid. TRADE-MARK HARTONA Patti has two wonderful parrots of whom talks all day long, and imitates its mistress' trills and staccats in an amazing fashion, and who (bellettme, for I have heard him) can even compose the most elaborate melodies says a correspondent. The other parrot—Jumbo by name—is an oddity Patti bought him for $200 in New York, where he was reputed to be the finest talking parrot alive. Once in her possession he became dumb. In vain they tried to coax him to converse. Months went by until one morning the prima donna woke with a bad sore throat. "Send for the doctor," she cried, "for I have to sing tonight!" The doctor duly arrived. As he entered the room the parrot uttered his first and last words. "Oh! doctor," he exclaimed, in a strong Yankee accent "I'm so sick!" And since that day, now several years ago, he has not uttered a word. Baltimore News Favorite Perfumes A great many well-known men and women have been fond of different scents, as is historically known, but it is hard to say how far their character fit in with this new idea. Fee instature. Nero loved the scent of roses, whether distilled or from the freshly cut flowers; Louis XIV, delighted in the perfume of orange flowers; while Ridleyellen liked a different scent in each of the rooms; the Empress Josephine moaked her things in musk; and Pooleon is said to have emptied a whole bottle of eau-de-Cologne over the clothes when he was dressed; Victor Hugo rejoiced in wild flowers; Alexander Dumas used the flowering mrtle, and Charles Dickens adored while fassine. A MIRACLE EXPLAINED. Why a Young Women Uttered Strange Sentences in Dead Languages. The vagaries of memory are some of the most interesting of those connected with the human mind and body. Why do we forget certain things and remember others? Myriads of these irregularities are as yet unaccounted for; perhaps not even the cleverest metaphysician will ever account for them. Professor James reminds us how something which we have tried in vain to recall will afterward, when we have given up the attempt, "saunter into the mind," as Emerson says, as innocently as if it had never been summoned. Again, bygone experiences will revive after years of oblivion, often as the result of some cerebral disease or accident. Such a case is the one quoted by Coleridge of a young woman in Germany who could neither read nor write, but who was said to be possessed of a devil because, in a fever, she was heard raving in Latin, Greek and in an obscure rabbinical dialect of Hebrew. Whole pages of her talk were written down, and were found to consist of sentences intelligible in themselves, but not having the slightest connection with one another. To say that she was possessed of a devil was the easiest way of accounting for the matter. At last the mystery was cleared up by a physician, who traced back the girl's history until he learned that at the age of nine she was taken to live at the house of an old pastor, a great Hebrew scholar, and that she remained there until the pastor's death. It remained for years the old man's custom to walk up and down a passage near the kitchen, and read to himself in a loud voice. His books were examined, and among them many of the passages taken down at the young woman's bedside were identified. The theory of demoniacal possession was abandoned.—Youth's Companion. Rose House Well Trained Boer Horses Well Trained The Boer horses are remarkably well-trained animals, and when the Transvaalers desire to form an ambush or firing line, their horses are taught to remain stationary as soon as they feel the reins dropped over their necks. TRADE-MARK. AFTER SONG HARTON Patti's Parrots.