The American Citizen

THE AMERICAN CITIZEN. Oldest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country OUR DUTY OUR DUTY Stand Up For Befriend A Man W Befriend A Man Who Befriends You USE COMMON SENSE. It is a duty that every citizen owes to himself, his family, his city and his arm to stand up, for men with an established reputation for sincerity and honesty. Men who not identified with an organized discriminating gang, but who stand for the very best, the highest citizenship and men that whom good but good can be said about. we want all citizens to use good common sense. If you are a republican re member that all the good men are not identified with the Republican party. The democrats do not claim to have them all, but they honestly claim some. was an organ of the people that has always espoused the cause of our race and the best in their interest from an independent stand point we tell you citizens that in Wyandotte the time has arrived that to build up our city, to oust the gang and bosses that have throttled the republican party, making it only a shadow of the party it once was, making it stand for everything else but fairness and human justice to all mankind, making it stand for all interests except the sacred rights of the people. We have no hesitancy, no blushes and no apologies for advocating the cause of open for public offices that are clean, that are honest, that have no axes to mind and save to see that all people irrespective of color are treated fair, we have need too long and seen our best interest started, golden opportunities go by, and our race simply because of color and serious condition sat down on, and made fools of year in and year out. The bulk of the republicans party in Granbote, concede the Negro nothing, because they count on getting their vote how. They say the Negro hasn't enough to vote anything else but republican ticket. We want to make George Gruble Jr. Now Dear friends and fellow citizens of the second ward. We make our most appeal to you, in behalf of that reasonable young man Mr. Geo. Gruble Jr. or re-election to the council from the ward. Only a few more days, in those few days we hope and sincerely so—that those who have their mind made up for Mr. Gruble will not get nothing deter them from putting in their vote. Those who have not fully decided we hope will deceive in behalf of a man that has represented their ward before, in a way that makes it eminently urgent that he be returned. The story of Mr. Gruble has been eloquently told throughout the ward for the past three weeks, there is not a thinking man or woman black or white, who have not ample opportunity to find out all they desired about the two men who assemble for office at their hands. It is not worth while to compare the two men, for Mr. Gruble stands so much higher, has demonstrated so much more ability and has acquired his duties towards the people who so faithfully that no same man or woman will place, the candidate of the so-called republican party, on a par with Mr. Gruble. In the history of Kansas City, Kansas, and the 2nd ward no nobler young man ever came before the people asking their suffrage. No better and more loyal man so all that is right and just, could be put up for a standard bearer. Mr. Gruble has seen our little city grow from a village to the metropolis city in the state. He has grown from boyhood to manhood in our midst—He knows us all, and we all know him. The highest recommendation of any mortal can only the truthfully given by a careful consideration of his past and present standing in the community. The man who is to be entrusted with public affairs ought necessarily be one who has made a success of his own affairs. God forbid that any man or women will be so ungrateful as to go on a friend true and tried. In voting for Mr. Gruble you will be adding your duty to yourself, your family your ward. City and your God. Vote for the ticket headed by the rooster. In the midst of the trying situation of the Negro in America, when the attitude of many of their leaders borders on despair, let it be remembered that there is a cure for the trouble. And let it ever be borne in mind in reading the utterances in this paper (some of which by reason of brevity or peculiarity of problem may not contain the statement) that no matter what the silence on the question, we have faith in the cure. The Negro can command respect—yes, not only fair treatment, but respect—as he accumulates property, as he shows business ability, as he increases in information, as he establishes a stalwart charge. this lie, and show we have reached that period of intelligence that we have learned, men make the parties and not parties the men. Who is it in Wyandotte County, who has a disposition to tell the truth and be fair? will dispute that the republican party has treated the Negro all but right. The principles of the republican party are alright but as it has been managed by a discriminating organized gang of self interested bosses in Wyandotte County—The Negroes have a kick and a big one. It has become and impossibility for the Negro, to elect a member of the race to any position in this county. The most intelligent and cultured of our race meet the same fate. Even if a Negro be fortunate to secure the nomination, the republican party as it is known in Wyandotte will not stand for him. As a part and parcel of this common wealth what has the race to hope for at their hands. Are we going to stand for this all the time? Are we so lost to all common sense and manhood that we cannot hold up our heads and say with the help of God we will change this state of affair. Why educate our children? As tax-payers as citizens, as voters as men and women we have a right, the same as any other citizen to aspire to help make the laws that govern us. Can we get justice at the hands of the republican here. The best evidence is, they have been in power forever 20 years and we didn't get it. Too long have we supported polygogs and gay deceivers who simply because they were on the republican ticket demanded the support of the Negro, on the grounds that their father, grandfather or somebody else, freed us. ter. It can be done. Many others cures are proposed. They do not cure, for the cure is a question of absolute acquisition and character. Especially is this becoming evident, now that the South is striping him of his political rights. May every friend of the Negro be multiplied into more friends. Never was there greater need of leaders who can speak with wisdom and influence. Central Christian Advocate. We ask every Negro in this compa to be nothing less than men & women. Carrying water on both shoulders is not fair your sails will certainly find you out. If you are for a man, say so, if he he fails, go down with him. Honesty and fairness allways counts in the end. Racial Remarks. A lot of white people in this country regard the 15th, 14th and 15th amendments of the United States Constitution, which secure to the Negro race freedom, citizenship and suffrage, to be no less sacred inviolable than the original charter as it came from the hands of the fathers of the old countrv. And you know how they regard that. In speaking of hin-frances to race progress, we cannot repeat too often, but jealousy or littleness even among leaders, is doing its work. This one thing stops one Negro from even compilating another, and you know that is the cheapest form of co-operation. Besides the evident lack of complimentary expression which one leading man owes another, there is that utter lack of charity, good will and substantial co-operation between the leaders of the race. All these things show themselves whenever there is anything like a public debate even of light nature between the leading Negroes. If you cultivate poison weeds you will probably be the first to eat their fruit. It is easier for God to work a wonder than for us to comprehend it. In spite of the fumings and show of wickedness, its foundations are altogether insecure, like a house that is built on the sand. The rains, winds and floods of misfortune and vengeance beat upon them and lo, they are not. But the house of the righteous shall stand, because it is founded upon the rock of truth and godliness. Though his hand seems to be reache- out to smite it is equally ready to save. Its up to us all—Are we? The Negro who educates his children buys himself a home and as much property as he can get, who lives a life of virtue and industry, who serves his God to the best of his ability, is a blessing and an inspiration to the community in which he lives.—Christian Index BE FAIR. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FRIDAY MORNING. N. S. is a puzzle. Vote for George Gruble. Vote for Tom Barker. If I need you I will whistle. He want a job poor fellow. Miss M B is dulte popular. Oh! but wont I kill it Sunday. We wonder what his sign cost. Summer days are coming again. Get out early and cast your vote. Have you seen his castle on 8th St. M.G. is also engaged wonder if its L.J. Us up to him and we wonder what next. Kitty is said to be a coming political speaker. Whats the matter with Geo. Gruble. He is a winner. 8-11 -64 if he catches that gig he will play no more. There is another good time place do you know where it is? Remember and vote the ticket with the Rooster at the top. The literary of the A. M. E. church is getting to be a oird. But didn't we kill it Tuesday night until 2 o'clock. Ha! H!! H. R. S, really doesn't go nome after shop hours. He will vote for Geo. Grubble, if he never votes again. There is nothing in denying that you play poker if you are a Christian Who are the strictly society favorites in this city. He is mistaken about the informer of the all night whist parties being poker games. She couldn't stand the sight of her beau being with another girl—it was unexpected. A former resident of the Sea Woam block but now of Popular block is looking for a new site. She was out to see ma this week. You ought to see my Easter outfit. M. R. still lives and Queen Bess are a favorite team. And his girl came by she's alright. When is the wedding coming off Hat? Who said I got mad about that picture. Our book maker informs as that Gruble will carry the 2nd ward by a 120 majority. Tom Barker the 3rd, by less then 100. Duer will carry the 4th ward by a good majority. Quinn will win over Phillips in the 1st ward by 130 votes. He's from Tennessee? Driver Jones of No 5 is quite a songster. Have you seen the Mascot at No 5. He is an Arkansas traveller but a dog. He said come out and stay a week. They were both old railroad men and you ought to have heard them talking of palmy days gone by. Of course he has went out back doors Ha! Ha! COMPRESSED TABLETS If you think you are a martyr, don't inscribe it on your door plate. It is a great deal better to cheer one man than to be cheered by a thousand. The favored few are the divinely appointed guardians of the miserable many. Better a pair of clean, bare hands, than the most expensive soiled white glores. Call another a fool and you are the fool: call yourself fool and you be-gin to be wise. The man that never works except for pay can never understand how it pays any one to work. When the hearts cease to beat as one, it will not be long until the owners will want to beat each other. The man that attends strictly to his own business may have less business to attend to, but it will pay him larger dividends, -Christian Endeavor world. A GENTLEMAN Never forgets the respects due to advanced age. Never enters a private office without doffing his hat. Will not boast of his ability to hide little peccadillos. Should always remember that he is not beyond criticism. Takes care not to wound the feelings of a sensitive person. Has no time for the tittle-tattle of women acquaintances. Can pass through a crowd without an exhibition of rudeness. Never speaks sneeringly of a person not so well informed as he. Shows cordial regard for a woman's objections to tobacco smoke. Carries himself in a way he should is not a make-believe gentleman. TALES OF TWO CITIES Vote for George Gruble. Miss. Azalia Martin visited Mrs. B. M Waller of 121 Lafayette ave. last week. Mrs. K. Barnes mother of our esteemed friend Mr. Geo. Walker of Argentine died last weak in that city, Funeral services were held at St. John's A. M. E. Church tast Sunday. Mrs. I. F. Bradley entertained the O.W. Club last Friday night an enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Lady Dudley age 48 years old was buried this week from the 9th St Christian Church She was the daughter of Mrs. Anthony Dudley. Mrs. S. B. Washington 416 Rowland ave. who has been quite ill is improving. Miss Mary Washington of 1408 E. 17 St. will spend Easter Sunday at Lexington Mo. with her father. Wm. M. Gales left this week for New York city with a view of locating a place there for business. Vote for Tom Barker. Miss Minnie Jackson and the charming Miss Naomi Harrison of 710 New Jersey made the office a pleasant call this week Miss Maud Tillery and her friend Miss Montgomery visited the office this week. Mrs. Thomas Black of 103 Greely ave. and Mrs. N. Thompson of 986 Walker were the guest at the chenon of Mrs. E. Fitzhugh of 1512 N. 9th St. Get ready for an old fashion country ball which will be given soon for the benefit of the Doughlass Hospital. Mr. Lewis Lary of Kansas City, Mo., made our office a pleasant call this week. Dr. James E. Farmer and Mabelle A. Taylor, Ph. C. were very pleasantly entertain March 15th by Mrs L. E. Jackson at her sisters residence Mrs. J. J. Thomas, 1519 N. 8th Street. Mrs. Mary Beatie of 531 Neb. ave. will spend Easter at Topeka Kansas with her relatives and friends. The Ashton Art Club will meet Friday April 4 at Mrs. Alice Calcem. Mrs. Ella Reese of 709 Walker ave. is spending sometime in Liberty, Mo., at the bed side of her father who is seriously ill. When desiring plain and neat sewing at responsible rates call at the residence of Mrs. Ella N. King 844 Jersey aue. Mr. J. W. Johnson, who was hurt by a slow fusion on the M. K. & T. R. R. has returned from the hospital with his sight completely lost. We regret very much the misfortune of Mr. Johnson, he had held the position as foreman of the Katy railroad for some time; we share a part of the grief of his many friends and relatives. A Grand Easter Egg Party will be held at the residence of Mrs. M. Jackson of 322 New Jersey in the behalf of her children, Jessie, Lizzie and Albert Jacksonons, on Easter Sunday, our star visitor will be Mr. Alonzo Reese, one of our best comedians. Mrs. Sol Banks and Mr. Ellis North were united as man and wife Mar. 19. Warren & Days New York Company of artists will appear in the old but seemingly new Uclep Tom's Cabin at the New Aud torium in this City 6th & Minr., tomorrow afternoon & evening A grand Matinee for Ladies and Children admission 15,238 cents a company of 25 artists, New songs and New Mechanical effects and an afternoon and evening of fun, pleasure and profit. 12 The Free-will Baptist will hold the second quarterly meeting with the St. Paul Chapel Church the free will Baptist will meet Friday at 2 oclock March 28, Between 10 and 11 on Everett Sts. All denominations are invited to attend Come and see for yourself. C. R. Smith, Pastor. There will be a grand clothed pin entertainment at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Monday eve. March 31 1902 under the auspice of Willing Workers Club. There will be and excellent program readered, every body invited to attend. Admission 10 cents. Pres. of Club Mrs. J. H. Browning. M. B. Tillery. See'y. CANDY CATHARTIC THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP Genuine stamped C C C. Never sold in bulk Beware of the dealer who tries to sell "something just as good." All diseases start in the bowels keep them open or you will be sick, cascarets ct like nature Keep liver and bowels active without a sickening gripping feeling. six million people take and recommend cascarets. Try a 10c. box. All druggists THE FUNERAL OF James Martin of 369 Kimball St. was held last Sunday at 8 St. Christian Church by Rev. Bell, he was 24 years old and leaves a wife, father 4 brothers and three sisters. Vote for George Gruble. Mrs Viola Johnson of 840 Sanford aw will leave for Phoenix Ariz. April 7. Mr. William Scales of 11th and Tauronce is quite ill. The revival services of F. B. Church will close Sunday eve March 31 Rev. Blake of Olathe and Rev, Crawford from Tenn., were in attendance at these services. Quite a number was added to the Church. Mrs. Mollie Turuer of 13th and Ann av who has been ill for the past few weeks is improving. Mr. Skianer of Ill. is now in our city visiting his sister Jessie and Ettie TRITE OBSERATIONS Persuasion and a rich but deserving man. Opposition is frequently an eye opened as to the path in which our inclinations really lie. One can never judge by the outside of a man, or tailor-made jacket, the condition of the lining. Happiness and a contented mind can give cards and spades to any known method of facial message. Necessity is often the jockey that compels the lazy mare, talent, to win in the race against hard luck. In the production of a whole crop of amiable qualities Christian Science, I left at the post in comparison with a residence on Easy street. Success, like a trolley car, is liable to strike us unexpectedly. When it does we want no fender, and guarantee there, be no suit against the company. If the polish which some people generously bestow upon their fingernails could be transferred to their manners life would be more" of "a grand, sweet song." "Twere easier far to uproot the obe jisk and to gently place it upon the brooklyn bridge tao in en argume dafem o opponent to h pint (01). How about Wyandotte and the Guernatorial race. A Statement In answer to the inquiries of friends generally, I make the following statement as the treasurer of the board of trustees of the Episcopal Residence of the 5th Episcopal District A. M. E. Church. Before the departure of the former bishop a list of all articles of furniture in the residence at 614 Troup ave was taken by me and preserved. Atter the arrival of the present bishop the board decided to sell the old furniture which had been in use eight years. This sale was conducted by private sale by Mrs. E. E. Braxton who reported to board meeting the name of every article sold, the name and address of each person to whom sold, and $132.00 resulting from such sale. The old residence 614 Troup was sold by orders of the board of trustees, Nov. 8 to George Stumpf and a new residence 532 Washington ave. was purchased by them and new furniture placed therein. We have now a well built home of 8 rooms, completely modern in an excellent part of Kansas City Kans. A. A. Gilbert, Treasurer. Let it be said by your votes Tuesday, that the Negroes of the 2nd warn and all other wards are ever loyal to True Friends. TOPEKA TOPEKA (To late for last week) Rev. H. H. Lucas who died at his charge at Emporia Kans. Sat. was brought to this city for burial Tuesday under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge Rev. J. W. Braxion officiating visiting ministers P E. Orven, Rev. King of Atchison Graves of Emporia & several other. The Funeral of Mr. Dodtson was held at Brown Chapel Thursday afternoon. Mr. Henry E. Sheldon (Alias Hood who was killed near Chicago) March 11 was brought home and burted from St John A. M. E. church Thursday A. M. Rev. Ward officiating. The ladies of the Sewing Circle met with Mrs. John Barker Wednesday afternoon a delightful lunch was served. The Oak Leaf Club met with Mrs. Annie Rivers Wednesday. Miss. Hester Hawkin sent entrained the Young ladies club Friday afternoon the Young ladies work solidly for one hour at needle work and spent the other hour discussing U. S. History. The Helping Hand Club met with Mrs. Humma Gates, Friday. Editorial News Notes. THAT TROUBLESOME GNAT. Nat Barnes the soon to be ex-post master of Kansas City, Kansas ex-mayor and political schemer in the republican ranks is like banquos ghost. Having been defeated as the candidate for congress of the 2nd district he will not down, but in a round about way will doubtless take a shot at the chair in the legislative hall by making an effort to be the representative from the 10th district. A BRIGHT IDEA We heartily endorse the movement recently started toward the County Court House being sold to the city, for a city hall. It is a bright idea and will doubtless meet with much favor. It has long been an eye sore to those who have been thoroughly interested in making Kansas City, Kansas a nice place to live, to gaze upon the present city hall. A metropolitan city with a little more than a chicken coop for its officials and part of them housed up on the out side, is nothing short of a disgrace. We have contended for a new hall for years. We hope this movement will culminate by the city buying the present site of the county court house. The whipping to death of a Negro in Missouri and the lynching of another in Colorado the past week, is indeed a sad commentary and brings out the denunciation of the press and the supplication to the Almighty of the race—How long oh! Lord how long are we to submit to such outrages. It is beyond mortal conception to say when the law will be allowed to take its course and justice accorded to all mankind. When a Negro is not allowed to defend himself against the indignities of a white man even if he has to resort to arms then the condition of Negro manhood is deplorable. State laws should be so that the county where judge Lynch presides should be made pay and indemnity to the relatives of their victims. Miss Victoria Overall, the teacher and actress of Kansas City Mo, was quite elaborately written up in the womans column of the Colored American of Washington D. C, in their issue of week before last. The K. C. Star of last Sabbath contained an exhaustive write up of the Western University at Quindaro Kans. Also cuts of the build ngs shops and industrial departm-nt, Thomas J. Barker Jr. is the proper candidate to vote for in the 3rd ward. 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Money can be sent in Stamps or by Post-Office Money Order, or enclosed in Registered Letter or by Express. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. A BRIGHT IDEA TRADE-MARK. I BEFORE USING MARTONA MARIE MARCH 28. 1902 The habit of culinating our best manner, directed by good motives, will grow upon us so forcible until soon it becomes second nature, and surely there is no more desirable or praiseworthy effort. We should rest contendly in the belief that time and effort are not wasted in bringing to perfection this nameless harm of manner. The beauty that is said to "draw by a single hair" is not to be compared with it, for it endures long after the hair is whitened and the smooth brow grown wrinkled and old. It comes from the heart and ends only when that has stopped its beating. —Charleston Messenger. James Walker a Negro youth in Washington N. C., was lached in the city on the 33th. Vote for George Gruble Jr. for councilman of the 2nd ward. A MIRACLE EXPLAINED. Why a Young Women Uttered Strange Sentences in Dead Languages. 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? Myrlands of these irregularities are as yet unaccounted for; perhaps not even the clearest 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 had been 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 demoniac possession was abandoned.—Youth's Companion. Advance In Pin Manufacture One hundred years ago it was considered a wonderful achievement for ten men to manufacture 45,000 pins in a day. Now three men can make 7,000,000 in the same time. If You Didn't Die. Eating twelve mince pies between Christmas day and Twelfth day is said to insure the eater twelve lucky or happy months during the following year. AFTER USING MARTONA TRADE-MARK. BEFORE SUPP American Citizen Publishing and Printing Co. VERY WEEK AT 417 MINNESOTA AVE KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Telephone "375 Blue" Weekly one year ..... $1 00 Entered at the post office at Kansas City Kansas as secutor class matter. Read The Citizen. With the object of encouraging agriculture in the Soudan the British government has tentatively begun to purchase the crops raised by the fellahs. Special commissions have been appointed for the regulation and establishment of titles to real property in town and country. These commissions settle the questions at issue on the spot. The continuous possession of a piece of ground for five years is regarded as sufficient evidence of title. The prohibition to grow tobacco has been withdrawn. An experiment in colonization has been carried out in the districts along the Blue and White Niles with two disbanded Soudanese battalions, but even so soon as this there is a considerable improvement in the condition of affairs in the Soudan. Fuel Out of Waste. One problem which municipal authorities of all countries have been seeking to solve is how to best dispose of the city's garbage. A process has been discovered in France, by which garbage is converted into briquettes. It consists of mincing the refuse, straw, paper and the like and adding tar and naphalene. The whole mass is then mixed in a kneading apparatus and dried, and pressed into briquettes. The director of the Paris municipal laboratory says that these briquettes have a silight odor of gas, burn brightly, and ensender heat slowly. With a more highly perfected method of manufacture they will engender less ash, and the heat-producing qualities will be about the same as those of common coal. Restoring Frescoes. The castle of Cles, in Tient, at present used as a barracks, contains some very fine frescoes and wall paintings made when the Cardinal von Cles occupied the palace as bishop of the see. They date from 1530 to 1535. Three famous Italian artists were summoned to Cles to beautify the castle—Dosso Dossi, from Ferrara; Romanino, from Brescia, and Figolino, from Vincenza. Much of Dossi's work is visible, but part has been unfortunately white-washed over. These works are now to be rescued as far as possible from destruction. Gonnod's Last Opera Few people are aware that Goundon 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. Goundon'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 henceforth 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. A Clarck's Novel Visiting Card From the Ladies' Home Journal: The Russians tell a story of the late Czar Alexander III. 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 1881. In 1848 England conquered and annexed the Orange Free State, but evacuated it six years later. stuty on a Mouse, Uncle Sam is a stern stickler for form, and the amount of red tape employed in the custom house is really remarkable. It was demonstrated the other day that not even a tiny mouse can creep into our domain from foreign shores without paying duty, says the Philadelphia Record. A gentleman returning from Europe brought with him a pet white mouse, of which he had grown very fond. His "mouselets" was assessed at 20 per cent, which so enraged its owner that he vigorously protested. The case was appealed, and the board of classification of the board of general appraisers, after mature deliberation in solemn conclave; handed down a decision in which the protest was overruled. EUGENE FIELD FIXED HIM. Accepted a Loan, and Faithfully Promised to Forget It. "The late Eugene Field was notoriously improvident, his chronic hardiness being a sort of byword among his intimates," said an old friend of the poet recently. "But he managed to get a good deal of fun himself out of the paucity of his own resources. Once at one of those semi-public functions held in a saloon where every man is a host who has the price and every man a guest who has a thirst Field, as usual, went broke. There happened to be a banger-on in the crowd, one of those whose considerable ambition is to say they have shaken hands and touched glasses with a celebrity. Calling the poet to one side he said: 'Now, I hope you'll take no offense, but I understand you to say you had run short of money. If that be true, I would be glad to oblige you with a ten.' 'How dare you!' snapped Fleadow, affecting great indignation. 'I don't even know your name.' 'Beg your pardon a thousand times,' responded the other; 'I meant no offense. I assure you. I thought you might be able to use the money. Please forget it.' Field was silent for a moment as if in deep thought and then slowly drawed: "Forget it! All right; I will on one condition." 'On what condition?' 'On condition that you make it $15.'" The best place in town to have your boots and shoes repaired. Mr. D. A. Wynne the old reliable boot and shoe maker, has re-opened at 1110 N. 5th St. where he invites all his old customers and new ones as well. His reputation is so well established that he needs no elaborate introduction. When wanting anything done in his line don't fail to give him a call. Publication Notice. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Richard Early, Plaintiff, vs. Lona Early, Defendant. To the above named defendant you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named Court and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 2nd day of May 1602, the petition filed against you, will be taken as true, and a judgement rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between Plaintiff and defendant and divorcing him from said defendant and for cost of this suit. I. F. Bradley. Attorney for Plaintiff. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas. County of Wyandotte In the Probate Court in and for said county In the matter of the estate of Aaron Julius, deceased, Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, on the Estate of Aaron Julius late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 19th day of March, 1902. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the under signed for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said Letters, they shall be forever barred. WILLIAM WILLIAMS. Administrator , of the Estate of Aaron Julius, deceased. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have here to set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate [ SEAL ] Court this 19th day of March, A. D. 1602. Probate Judge. (First published March, 19, 1902.) State of Kansas, ) ss. Wyandotte County.) In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Clara Williams, Alias Clara Slurdge, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Clara Williams, Alias Clara Slurdge late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 8th day of February A. D. 1902. Now, all persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such Estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said Letters, they shall be forever barred. PETER YOUNG, Administrator of the Estate of Clara Williams, Alias Clara Slurdge. Deceased. (Feb. 21 1902.) 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 impressed in the sod and no grass would ever grow there. The place was built upon at the beginning of the century. Beauties of Warwick Castle. Warwick castle is held by many to be the most beautiful seat in England. The large baronial hall is a magnificent room. It is decorated with the most perfect specimens of armor, furnished in a luxurious manner, and masses of flowers and large palms abound on every side. Schools in Samoa There are 206 private schools on the islands. The twenty buildings on the 300 acres of the Malua Training institution, which is twenty miles from Apla, were all erected by the students, under the direction of their teachers. Fifty acres of the property has been cultivated, and 800 cocoanut and 1,200 bread-fruit trees have been set out. The food supply for the institution is obtained from the neighboring waters, which abound in fish. Each student cultivates a garden and raises sugar tane, yams, bananas and taro. FOR A SQUARE MEAL GO TO MRS. F. BUSH'S RESTAURANT and short order house. No. 347 Mann., Ave. Meals all hours, cooked to suit the tastes of all. Cleanliness made aspectuality. Regular Mea 1 cents Don't forget number The 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, FREE IF YOU ASK FOR IT, DIAMOND "C" PRAIL PARK SOAP PREMIUM LIST. DIAMOND "C" SOAP IS AN HONEST SOAP AND WILL DO HONEST WORK. IT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME . . . . . . --- Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free up- on request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue. Address: PREMIUM DEPT., THE CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY, SOUTH OMANA, NEB. Diamond "C" Soap For sale by all Grocers. TIME KILLING IN $OOIETY. Typical Modern House Party on a Scots estate I am sure our house party must be a success. The royalty, it is true, is an obscure colon of a German family, and his name looks more imposing in print than the owner does at breakfast. However, that is a detail. The fact remains that we are a typical modern house party, sumptuously lodged and fed by a typical modern millionaire. Everything in the house is luxurious. The morning tea is served up on priceless Sevres; we awake to the strains of the baggies; the breakfast table is laden with every delicacy; at lunch, when we join the shooters, a hot meal appears miraculously on the heather; the finest moor, the best deer forest, and a magnificent salmon river all appear to be at hand. Carlton has brought down seven stags to his own rifle in four days, and landed, according to the gillee's account, the biggest fish of wives. In the evening, between tea and dinner, our host touches a bell and an organist appears, who plays in the twilight on the beautiful organ in the hall; and after dinner a violinist (also on the premises) makes the most divine music in the drawing room. For our host is a patron of the arts, and to what more delightful use can money be put than that of encouraging talent and being able to graffite one's taste for it in one's own house? The Grand Duke encores throughout the performance; the cabinet minister keeps time with his foot, and at the close of the "Kreutzer Sonata" asks for Scottish airs. The celebrated beauties make heroons onlaughts on the eligible parts, who show distinct signs of following the Grand Duke's example. Mr. Veynor announces that the music is "too clear," and the generality of us escape upstairs to each other's sitting room for a final game of bridge. Such is life—London Outlook. EAGERS Am Drug Store MINNESOTA AVENUE DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINE, CHEMICAL Gilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, B UMERY AND FANCY TOILET ART e, Citizen is in the or keep your Eyes open WE CIT YOUR PATRO NES, MARTIN & DEALERS IN— Y and Staple Gro FEED AND SALT MEAL and Cigars. All kinds of Country Produce in any part of the city. th, and Oakland Ave, Kansas ALL CASES OF NESS OR HARD HE ARE NOW CURABLE our new invention. Only those born deaf are inc NOISES CEASE IMMEDIAT F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, any case, to be used at your discretion. Ages ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, could help me, and even that, only temporarily, that the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. Our advertisement accidentally in a New Yorker, and used it only a few days according to your directions, the weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely re- to remain Very truly yours. F. A. WERMAN, 730 S. Broadway, ment does not interfere with your usual o YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME NATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHIC DRUGS, MEDICINE, CHEMIALS, & Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Etc. PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES The Citizen is in the Push. Better keep your Eyes open. FEED AND SALT MEATS, Tobacco and Cigars. All kinds of Country Produce in season. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Corner of 4th, and Oakland Ave. Kansas Ct v. DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE by our new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES GEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Gentleman — Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my life at your age. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing in this car entirely. I understand that 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 only an operation could help me, and even that only temporarily, that the head noises would then cease, but the 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 to remain Very true. F. A. WERMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Examination and YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at a nominal advice free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 505 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL. PATRONIZE The Wyandotte Drug Store THE PUREST DRUGS AND CH of every thing in Paints, Glass and Wall Papers bounded. Prices always the LOWEST at our sto- ing night bell. Phone W. 171. Medicin B. RAYMO FOR THE PUREST DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, And the best of every thing in Paints, Glass and Wall Paper. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Prices always the LOWEST at our store. Open day and night. Ring night bell. Phone W. 171. Medicines Delivered. W. B. RAYMOND TAKERS *SUPLP LASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT A E FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK A Rooms, 481 Minnesota ave. Telephone W Factory' Coi 6 st St. and Reynolds Ave. KansasCity Kansas K.I. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS —ALL— UNRTA KERS *SUPLPEIS FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HOURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED Undertaking Rooms, 481 Minnesota ave. Telephone West 32. Factory Coi 6 st St. and Reynolds Ave. Telephone 28 Kansas City Kansas HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beard, hair. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema diseases. Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Dairiness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHT FIRST HAIR. Guaranteed harmless. 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HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Scalp Diseases. Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Premature Baldness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS 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. BEST SELLER MARIONA HARTON and glossy. Scap Discure. Balding. KINKIEST receipt of p HARTON black or dark skin of a BLEACH rea heads, and harmless. S per bottle. Hartona is positively us, and we one hundred using Harto SPECI we will send AND STRA BLEACH, and removes all Arn-Pits, & Goods w your name Money can enclosed in Address TRADE-MARK. 1512 North Fifth Street. Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. AFTER USING AFTER USING HARTONA beautiful, soft, and all and Prema- THTENS THE anywhere on the skin of a will turn the ATONA FACE beckles, Black- ed absolutely -25c. and 50c. and your money written to of more than used and are the Dollar and is paper, and the CHOWER ATONA FACE MELL, which m of the Feet, ation. Write very plainly. Order, or TRADE-MARK THE LEGEND OF THE HARITONA OUR GREAT OFFER To the Colored People of the World LUSTORONE JACKSON LUSTORONE No. 1.—To be used at bed-time every night. Straightens Knott, hair. Lustorone acts quickly, taking only one box to thoroughly straighten the hair. Lustorone straightens hair without a box 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 with Lustorone. &c. Causes the hair to grow long, silky and straight. Stops the hair from fading out, and causes the hair to grow on the baded hair. Restores Grey Hair to its Natural Color. LUSTORONE FACE BLEACH. Whitens the darkest skin to make it several shades lighter. Will bring the skin to any desired shade of color. Cures all Facial blenches. Pimple. Black Heads, &c., also cures all Skin Diseases and removes Small Pox Pits. LUSTORONE SCALP SOAP. Is absolutely pure. It should be used with Lustorone. The hair froins failing out. The regular price for the treatment is $5.00. 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 Western University, 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. 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 deprived of such in childhood. For Furnishing an opportunity for Proficiency, in that Finest of fine arts-music 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 opinionned 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. The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton; the best schools of the country maintained by our people Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B. S. D., A. M., Pros., Lecturer in Hhilosophy 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. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S.L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, plano music; Mrs. L. H. Moore, teacher of science. In addition lecturers of various topics have been secured. constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend 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 en- trance. $1. encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expect apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1991. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Press, WJT.F. Vernon, Quindale, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues given full information regarding the same. Quindaro, Kansas. A great school of terests, Negroes should here train their children DEPART Theological Department to pro- demands in our pulpits today Normal Department PreParing to and giving a higher training to those desir- ing Preparatory Fitting students for the Normal department, those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DE For Furnishing an opportunity for of the art STATE INDUST It is the intention of this department to work of life in the industrial world.' We are labor unions and stern demands nothing will compete with any in the world of skilled labo- the future of his children or the future of his Courses.—Architectural or Mechanical newspaper, Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business plain sewing. FACILITY The faculty is composed of graduates from Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton; the best school following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecums in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. Bowman and Carpentry; John Charles-Wood. Instructor force, instructor in business's course and stu- teacher of tailoring; E. J. Vernon, B. S., of Moore of Fiske, professor of language and life Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. L. lecturers of various topics have been secured OPPORTU constantly labor for the betterment of the yo- helping hand to the same. No student is mad- tells. The most deserving are given credit-for Expenses—Board per month trance, $1. It is not necessary tha encouraged here; students are advised to bring apparel is not needed by one struggling for an arrangements for entrance can be made by wi- will send one of the latest complete catalogue Write at once for information or catalogue to William Oom Paul's Pajamas. From the London Globe: An informing story is being told of Mr. Kruger. Returning home from one of his journeys to England, he brought with him a pair of pajamas, and his appearance at night in this clothing nearly frightened the life out of the good Tante, his wife. "What's that?" she demanded. "Sleeping clothes from England," said Mr. Kruger, with misgiving. "Then take them off," responded Tante, "and come to bed in your velidthoen (shoes)." Can it be Mr. Kruger's habit to go to bed in his boots? Armored Glass A recent German invention is armored glass, or glass cast with wire gauze incised in their substance, so as to increase the resistance to pressure shock, and the effects of heat. Tests of the new material have been made at the Chemnitz technological museum which show that the armored glass is much stronger, and where the ordinary glass broke under sudden applications of pressure the strengthened material only cracked, and the cracks caused by changes of temperature did not allow either damp or flame to pass. gold by a Douglas Stores, and the best shoe dealers everywhere. carriers. The genuine have W.L. Douglas' name and price on bottom BEST IN THE WORLD. $300 W.I. DOUGLAS SHOES $350 UNION MADE. Notice increase of sales in table below 1899 = 145,706 Pairs. 1899 = 908,183 Pairs. 1900 = 1,259,754 Pairs. 1901 = 1,566,720 Pairs. THE REASON $100 and $30 shoes that an another $600 and $50 shoes that an another in structure. Douglas $3.00 and $3.50 shoes placed side by side with $5.00 and $6.00 shoes of other makes, are found to be just as good. They and $6.00 shoes two pairs of ordinary Made of the best leather, including Patent Gorena Kid, Corona Cott, and National Kangaroo. Patent Kid, Corona Cott, and National Kangaroo. W. L. Douglas $4.00 "Gilt Edge Line" cannot be equated at any price. Shoes by mail. Skechers atatalog free. W. L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. SALZERS SEEDS Beardless Barley is prodigiously profile, yielding 100 bushels per acre. Does well everywhere. 20th Century Oats. The oak marvel, producing Salzer's Oats are warranted to produce great Jalapeño. That is, like Jalapeño them the very best Oats. Three, Eared Corn. 200 to 250 bus. per acre, is eaten on an enriched price of corn. Salzer's sedge produces everywhere. Yields, 40 bus. per acre, last year over 40 bus. per acre. We also have distributed jalapeño on Wheat, which is on our farms 63 bus. per acre. Greatest corral food on earth—80, grain and grain per square mile. That pays. Victoria Rape Brownies, sleep and castle as cost of bus in肥. Marvelous. That pays. everywhere. That pays. Bromus Inermis. the century. Produces 500 hay and lots of lote of grain where winter grows where winter grows. That pays. warranted. That pays. SAILER'S MAGIC CRUSHED SHELLS. Best. $75 for 100 lbs. $40 for 1,000 lbs. $75 for 750 lbs. $40 for 1,000 lbs. John A Salzer Seed Co. LA CROSSE WIS. G&J Tires have always been favorably known for their speed, durability and simplicity. Is it wise to experiment with other BICYCLE TIRES when you know that G&J tires are the best I Send for Catalog. G @ J TIRE CO., Indianapolis, Ind. Also makes G & J TIRES by Mose Bayles, Curtage and Automobiles. THE CONTENTED FARMER has a failure in crops, for his laborers, and has less resources advantages, together with spiceless manners. We health. These we give to the settlers on the lands of Western Canada. We give to the great grain and and Saskatchewan. Exceptional advantages and savings. New and improved low rates of inspecting the fall grant lands. The most page class of Western Canada seal free. Pebble Superintendent Immigration, Ottawa, or to J. S. Crawford, Canadian Government Agency, 214 W. Ninth St. Kansas City, Mo. KIMBALL'S THE BEST endorsed remedy on Rheumatism and Neuropathy. will positively cure Constipation, Indication, Nervousness. See purposes to Issue Whitaker, Kansas City, Mo. for corporate creations. Agents Wanted. AGENTS AND DEALERS-Handle our premium in the box of CUBAN CREOLES with 14k gold powder. Grade 4.25. in 30 days if unsatisfied. CALIFORNIA FARMS FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SALE CALIFORNIA HUMMER & CO. LINCOLN GAS DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY, gives book. Book of relief and cures worm treatment. Dr. H. H. GREENS SON, Box 114, Alton, Ga. Included with sure eye care. Thompson's Eye Water HAS NO EQUAL DEFIANCE TRADE MARK DEFIANCE IN QUALITY & QUANTITY STARGH 16 OZ. REQUIRES NO COOKING PREPARED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MFG CO OMAHA, NEB. --- Big Industries Built up on Small Articles. Few people realize the wants and requirements of the eighty millions of people in the United States. Who would think that it requires over a million dollars capital to carry on the package dye in this country, and that there are twelve major factories in the United States that manufacture package dye. One of the largest package dye factories in the-world is that of the Putnam Fadeless Dye Co., Unionville, Mo. In this facility alone over three million packages are produced per year. When you know that each package dye is made in pounds of goods, or that the output of Putnam Fadeless Dyes alone will color from 9 to 18 million pounds and that it would require more than 800 cars to haul this amount of dye good, you will realize the magnitude of this seemingly small business. It takes a father to point an example, but a mother to be one. To the housewife who has not yet become acquainted with the new things of everyday use in the market and who is reasonably satisfied with the old, we would suggest that a trial of Defiance Cold Water Starch be made at once. Not alone because it is guaranteed by the manufacturers to be superior to any other brand, but because each 10c package contains 16 czs., while all the other kinds contain but 12 ozs. It is safe to say that the lady who once uses Defiance Starch will use no other. Quality and quantity must win. The man who gets in a peck of trouble is in a measure to be pitied. The Kansas City Southern railway has now inaugurated for the season its new through service from Kansas City to Hot Springs via Salisaw and the St. L. I. M. & S. Ry. Through Pullman sleeping cars run direct between Kansas City and the great Heinith Resort via Little Rock. This is the only company offering its patrons such service, and judging from the liberal patronage given last year, there is every reason to believe that this service is highly appreciated and what the public desires. For rates and other information, write S. G. Warner, G. P. A., Kansas City Southern Railway, Kansas City, Mo. A woman need never hope to keep a secret. Age will tell on her. Starcher Crack Clothes There is nothing so annoying to women as the breaking of ironed goods after coming from the laundry. The blame is often laid to the ironer, whereas the fault is in the starch. The use of Defiance starch is an alternative. It gives a soft glossy finish and looks like new. Sells for less, goes farther, 16 ounces for 10 cents. Ask your grocer for it. Made only by Magnetic Starch Co., Omaha, Neb. A good mirror tells the truth no matter on whom it reflects. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 188 LUCAS COUNTY Frank K. Browne, coath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County of Ohio, in the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarina that cannot be cured by the use of HALF DOLLARS. FRANK CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1880. [SEAL] Notary Public. Hall's Catallus Cure is taken internally, and nets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Hall's Family Pills are the best. It's peculiar that the product of the still makes men noisy. You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease Free. Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, Leioy, N.Y., for a FREE sample of Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures sweating, dips pores, nails foot. Makes new or tight feet easy. A certain one for Chilblains and Frost-bites. At all druggists and shoe stores; 25 cents. A willful waist is a woeful want to the fellow who would like to squeeze it. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers, 5 cents. The proper age at which a girl should get married is at the parsonage. Don't you know that Defiance Starch, besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 12-ounce packages of other kinds? Even a hungry sailor will scorn a bight of rope. THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality. 12 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. A fellow may be loose in his morals and still get tight. THE BEST RESULTS IN STARCHING can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz more for same money—no cooking required. Practice makes perfect, especially in a doctor. WHEN YOU BUY STARCH buy Defiance and get the best, 16 oz for 10 cents. Once used, always used. Because a man looks unhappy is no proof that he is married. ALL UP TO DATE HOUSEKEEPERS use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it is better and 4 oz. more of it for same "Defiance" Starch gives a beautiful, stiff and lasting finish to the goods, and makes them look like new. A cold water starch—needs no cooking—easy to use. Does not stick—does not streak on colored goods. If your grocer does not keep it send us his name and we will send you a trial package free. Robert S. McCormick to Be Raised to Rank of Ambassador. Robert McCormick of Chicago, who is to be raised from United States minister to Austria-Hungary to the rank of ambassador, has been the American Robert McCormick. representative to the dual kingdom for a year past and has abundantly proved his ability to carry his new dignities with honor to himself and his country. TO PREVENT PREMATURE BURIAL Russian Genius His Designed a Most Unique Apparatus. Count Karnici-Karnici, a chamberlain of the Russian Emperor, has invented a unique apparatus designed to prevent the possibility of a person being buried alive. It consists of a hermetically closed iron box, which is placed on the top of the grave and is connected with the coffin by a hollow, removable tube. Inside this tube is a spring which at one end is connected with the iron box and to the other end. K inside the coffin, is affixed a glass ball so that it just touches the chest. The faintest movement of this ball, as a result of the slightest movement of the body, or even the simple motion of breathing, suffice to cause the lid of the iron box to spring open and a flag to rise perpendicularly about four feet above the ground, as is shown in the illustration. Mrs. Jones Wife of Soldier Who Fought Under Washington. The war for American independence began 128 years ago, and, remarkable as it may seem, the United States gov- Mrs. Nancy Jones ernment is still paying pensions as a result of that struggle. Of course, none of the soldiers who participated in the war under George Washington are still alive, but there survive four widows of revolutionary soldiers, and these aged women draw pensions of $12 per month. These venerable pensioners are Mrs. Rebecca Mayo, Newborn, Va.; Mrs. Rhoda Augusta Thompson, Woodbury, Conn.; Mrs. Mary Snead, Parksley, Va., and Mrs. Nancy Jones, Jonesboro, Teen. Mrs. Jones is the widow of Darling Jones, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. When they were married he was 70 years and she 16. He lived 10 years after they were married. A Mastodon. John Banford, on his farm between Plainfield and Minoak, Will county, in digging out an old spring, unearth the bones of a gigantic prehistoric mastodon, including several large ivory tusks. The ground, on further search, was found to be fairly lined with the skeletons of mastodons and other prehistoric animals. Like discoveries have heretofore been frequent on the Mazon, in the adjoining county of Grundy.—Peoria Star. Makes Study of American Gypsy. Riley M. Fletcher Barry of Buffalo has long made a personal study of the American gypsy. He has been in the habit of consorting with them at intervals and knows their language and customs better, probably, than any gorgio (as the gypsy calls the outsider) in this country. Ancient Petrothera Well A petrothera well has been known in Zante, one of the ionian islands, for nearly 3,000 years. It is mentioned by Herodotus, who was born 484 years before the Christian era WIFE OF A FAMOUS STATESMAN. Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Daughter of Ei-Secretary Endicott. Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, the American wife of the British colonial secretary, is almost as little known as her distinguished husband is famous. The fact makes the accompanying picture of her especially interesting, for, so far as known, it is the first good portrait of her ever published in England. It is from a painting by an English artist. Mrs. Chamberlain is the daughter of W. C. Endicott, formerly judge of the Mrs. Chamberlain. supreme court of Massachusetts and secretary of war during Cleveland's first administration. HOLD CELEBRATION AT BOSTON. Anniversary of the Evacuation of the Town by the British. The celebration of the 126th anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by the British was a notable one. There participated in it the Governor of the commonwealth, committees of both THE TOWER The Monument: branches of the Legislature, United States senators, the mayor of the city and representatives of the board of aldermen and the common council. The presence of Rear Admiral Schley added to the interest of the occasion. The celebration began in the afternoon and lasted through into the evening. A big military parade, the dedication of the Dorchester Heights monument and exercises at the high school occupied the afternoon, and, in the evening the South Boston Citizens' Association gave a banquet in Gray's Hall. Perhaps no oriental nation is progressing more rapidly than Slam. And this is due principally to the efforts of that enlightened little monarch, King Chulalongkorn. His latest step in the direction of political advancement is the appointment of the Duke of Richelieu as minister of marine in D. L. S. Take the Kitchen Slam. This is the first instance where a European has been made a member of a far eastern cabinet. An Ambiguous Answer: When a colleen leaves Ireland for the "land of the free" it is customary for her to secure from the parish priest a letter of recommendation, or "character," as the immigrants generally term it. One of these emigrants, a buxom lair, arrived at a small mining village in Schuykill county, not long ago. On being asked by the priest of the parish for her letter of recommendation she startled the good old man by replying that "she had a good character when she left Ireland, but she lost it on the ship coming over." A Newspaper in Ouarantine. The Gazette has not been issued since February 1. The reason is explained by the editor and his family having been held under quarantine, and his place of business subjected to the same order for a period of seventeen days from the 4th of February. With good health, three and four meals a day, abundance of good reading matter and a family of singers, you may be sure we passed a happy time in our isolation—Gunnison (Col.) Gazette A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE The beautiful picture, "BED TIME," size 25x38 inches, suitable for framing, will be sent to any person who will send two-two cent stamps for postage and packing, and the face of Dr. W. B. Caldwell taken from a package of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the famous laxative and stonach remedy. All drugists sell it, 50c and $1.00 bottles. This offer good only until June 1, 1902. Address Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, Ill. Boys and girls can get infatuated with each other without the help of co-education. EARLIEST RUSSIAN MILLET. Will you be short of hay? If so, plant a plenty of this prodigally prolific millet, 5 to 8 Tons of Rich Hay Per Acre, Price 50 lbs. $1.90. 100 lbs. Ws. low freights. John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Ws. W. A man who will bring shame to his parents will not hesitate to bring shame to himself. Many School Children Are Sickly. Mother Grey's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, cure Feveriness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 23c. Sample mailed free. Address Alien S, Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. Cocktails won't help a man to feather his nest. What is the use of employing some one to do your dyeing for you. If you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you can do it just as well as a professional. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. The stopped-up geyser is an exspurt in its SPOIL. DONT SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers. 5c. a package. The steepe jack is one kind of high churchman. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 23c. A hotel may be without a peer but it won't last long without arrival. All Good Housekeepers use ATLAS OATS, because it has the best flavor and is absolutely pure. Because a man's house is his castle that doesn't make him a nobleman. People buy Hamlin's Wizard Oil because they have learned by experience that it cures pain of every kind. Modesty never blushes at what immodesty pretends to. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure—J. W. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave, N. Minnesota Minn. Jan. 6, 1900. Some Folks Can't Sleep. It very seldom occurs to persons who sleep badly that their sleeplessness is due to hunger. Many persons take their dinner or supper at 7 or 8 o'clock, and their breakfast at 8 or even 9 o'clock next morning; this gives an interval of at least twelve hours in which no food is taken, and it is this interval without food that is the cause of many a sleepless night. The want of nutriment renders the body weak, causing headache and a general feeling of lassitude. Sax Carnegie Plagiarized It now appears that Carnegie plagiarized in choosing for his epitaph the words: "Here lies a man who knew enough to surround himself with men wiser than he." The late Emperor Frederick of Germany made a speech shortly after his father's death in which he said: "He was a great man—especially because he knew how to surround himself with men greater than he was." Making Highways in England The making of highways in England and Wales steadily increased from 1876, when Charles I. began the making of roads, to the introduction of railroads in the first quarter of the last century, after which it declined. To Restore Penn's Church. Rev. B. J. S. Kerbay, vicar of Penn. England, is in Philadelphia to receive money for the restoration of the church of Penn, which was built in 1213 and which is identified with the family of William Penn. A Very Strong Letter La Farge, Wis. Wm. T. Payne of this place has written a rather startling letter to the papers. He says: "I was in great pain across my back for four weeks, and was taking medicine from a doctor all the time, but it did not do me any good. "I bought a box of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and had not taken more than four or five oases before I noticed that they were doing me good. "They helped me right along, and I kept on using them till I had used four boxes when the pain left me altogether. One box of Dodd's Kidney Pills has done me more g>0 than five dollars worth of doctor's medicine. "This remedy has certainly worked wonders in my case, and I feel it my duty to give it the credit due." Fisheries In Operation At the present time the United States Fish commission is operating thirty-seven distinct and separate hatching stations, in addition to many stations under the control of the commissions of the several states. 10WA FARMS$4 PER MONTH CASH BALANCE I CROP TIL FAIR Oum. DAN GROSVENOR SAYS: "Pe-ru-na is an Excellent Spring Catarrh Remedy ---I am as Well as Ever." B. C. HON. DAN. A. GROSVENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY. Hon. Dan. A. GROSVENOR, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, in a letter written from Washington, D. C., says: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes and I am now as well as ever. Besides being one of the very best spring tonics it is an excellent catarrh remedy."--- "I consider Peruna really more meritorious than I did when I wrote you last. I receive numerous letters from acquaintances all over the country asking me if my certificate is genuine. I invariably answer, yes."—Dan. A. Grosvenor. WINCHES CARTRIDGES IN AL from .22 to .50 loaded with either Black always give entire satisfaction. They are modern manner, by exact machinery open THEY SHOOT WHERE YOU HOLD ALABASTINE CARTRIDGES IN ALL CALIBERS from .22 to .50 loaded with either Black or, Smokeless Powder always give entire satisfaction. They are made and loaded in a modern manner, by exact machinery operated by skilled experts. THEY SHOOT WHERE YOU HOLD ALWAYS ASK FOR THEM The Only Durable Wall Coating Kalsomines are temporary, rot, rub off and scale. 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Over-eating, over-drinking, under-sleeping result in bowel troubles liable to Every good, healthy, hearty boy is sometimes and will do things in the green apple, mince that will twist his bowels. Men are only boy what is needed is not toxic tissues, but Coconut Candy Cathartic, gently put things right. They are the most perfe all forms of indigestion, dyspepsia and consti Every good, healthy, hearty boy is sometimes a bad boy—bad to himself; and will do things in the green apple, mince pie or other over-eating line that will twist his bowels. Men are only boys grown tall. In such a case what is needed is not a violent physic that will rack the tender bowel tissues, but Casarecae Candy Cathartic, gentle but sure to act at once and put things right. They are the most perfect medicine in the world for all forms of indigestion, dyspepsia and constipation. Best for the Bowels. All draggists, asc. 39c, gcc. Never sold in bulk. The genuine tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. Sample and booklet free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York. In a recent letter he says: A. Congressman's Letter. Hon. H. W. Ogden, Congressman from Louisiana, in a letter written at Washington, D.C., says the following of Peruna, the national catarrh remedy: "I can consciently recommend your Peruna as a fine tonic and all around good medicine to those who are in need of a catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me by people who have used it, as a remedy particularly effective in the cure of catarrh. For those who need a good catarrh medicine I know of nothing better."—H. W. Ogden. Treat Catarrh in Spring. The spring is the time to treat catarrh. Cold, wet winter weather stards a cure of catarrh. If a SALZER'S LIGHTNING CABBAGE. This is the earliest cabbage in the world, and the gold mine to the market gardener and farmer. By the way, there is lots of money in the largest cabbage, beets, peas, radishes, cucumbers and the kale. and 150 kinds of 14c. and this Notice the John A. alzer Seed Co. you flower the mammoth catalog flower and vegetable seeds. Know Thisway Manual, a book for men only, sent Free, postpaid seals to the address for postage. "The Science of Life, or Self-preservation," the God Medal Prize for Life, with engravings and prescriptions. Elegant Library Supp. with engravings and prescriptions. Elegant Library Supp. with engravings and prescriptions. Added edition edition. GET THE BEST ADDRESS the Peacebay Medical Institute. 481 st. atch. in this country. Write today for these books, keys to health, prescription, consultation, in person or in this country. Write today for these books, keys to health, prescription, consultation, in person or in this country. The Paseboy Medical Institute has many imitators, but no equa- bility. Boston Herald. When writing mention this paper, OKLAHOMA 500 HOMESTEAD CLAIMS for Sale DICK T. MORGAN, EI DRI, O. J. "I am now using Cascadees in my family and they are wonderful," Thompson, Portsmouth, Va. "I have used Cascades, and have found them a favorite." Bridget M.Crosson, 805 Bud St. Cascarets DAN. A. GROSVENOR. be meritorious than I did when I us letters from acquaintances all certificate is genuine. I invariably course of Peruna is taken during the early spring months the cure will be prompt and permanent. There can be no failures if Peruna is taken intelligently during the favorable weather of spring. As a systemic catarrh remedy Peruna eradicates catarrh from the system wherever it may be located. It cures catarrh of the stomach or bowels with the same certainty as catarrh of the head. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice. 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Bowel Blessing of the bad boy, but of ourselves as well, great result in bowel troubles liable to "Cascareats are the easiest, medicine to give to a bad boy." —Mrs. E. P. Kelly, 851 Calvin St., Pittsburgh, Pa. "My two boys think Cascareats are candy. We have to indulge them adding their sleep with a box of Cascareats under my pillow. No home should be without them." —Mr. de J. Chicago, Chicago, Ill. "Cascareats are wonderful for children." —V. Vancom, Catatumn, N. K. "We have used Cascareats children as well as ourselves. They do just what we are well as ourselves." —Mrs. P. M. Kollung, 851 Dock St., Stenebrook, O. sometimes a bad boy—bad to himself; mince mine or other over-eating line only boys grown tall. In such a case physic that will rack the tender bowel tic, gentle but sure to act at once and most perfect medicine in the world for and constipation. wels. All druggists, rec, 25c, guc. Never sold in one tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure rick. And booklet free. Address emedy Company, Chicago or New York. A PEACE MOVE? BOER LEADERS ARRIVE IN PRETORIA UNDER FLAG OF TRUCE. THEY WENT TO SEE LORD KITCHENER News Welcome in London—Is Believed That Boers Will Sue for Peace—It Is Feared However, That Darekay, Since His Recent Success, Will Not Consent to Cessation of Hostilities. PRETORIA.—(Special.) Acting President Schalk-Burger, F. W. Reitz, ex-secretary of state of the Transvaal, and Commandante Lucas and Meyer and Krogh, with their secretaries and attendants, arrived here on a special train from Balmoral, about eighty miles of here. They came into Balmoral under a flag of truce. Upon arriving here, Mr. Schalk-Burger and his party drove immediately to Lord Kitchener's headquarters, where he had an interview with the British general. The Boers afterward proceeded to the railroad station, and entrained for Kroonstad, whence they will go out under a safe conduct. For a week past Mr. Schalk-Burger and his colleagues have been stationed at Rhenoster kop, north of Balmoral, where they have been closely pressed by British columns. Dispatch riders entered Balmoral and notified the British of the approach of Mr. Schalk-Burger and his party. It is reported that the Boer position at Rhenoster kop has become almost hopeless and that Mr. Schalk-Burger once narrowly escaped capture. The news that the wandering Boer 'government' had entered the British lines is regarded as having but one meaning, namely, that another attempt is being made to negotiate peace. The fact that the censor passed the news of this movement is accepted as confirmation of this opinion. Nothing is actually known here of the intentions of Messrs. Schalk-Burger, Reitz, Meyer and Krogh. It is possible they have only sought permission to traverse the British lines in order to consult with Mr. Steyn and the Boer generals, DeWet and Delaray. But whatever their object the news has been welcomed in London as pointing to a possibility of peace. Some correspondence which was seized a short time ago when Mr. Steyn narrowly escaped capture proved that he and Mr. Schalk-Burger were anxious to conclude peace. No extravagant hopes, however, are being built on the outcome of the movements of Mr. Schalk-Burger and his companions, chiefly because it is feared that Delarey, in the flush of his recent success, will refuse to be a party to any negotiations. The war office has informed a representative of the Associated Press that it has received no official information either confirming or contradicting the news. Commandant Krogh is one of the secretaries of the oBer Government. He was formerly the administrator of Svaziland and has not been prominent during the war. JEALOUS HUSBAND'S CRIME Murders Wife and the Man Who Offered to Furnish Her a Home. THOMPSONS, UTAH. — (Special). As a result of the insane jealousy of Charles Bothe, 'better known as "Dutch Charlie," of Lasal, U. William Tebbets and Mrs. Charles Bothe are lying dead while Bothe is under arrest for the murder and in jail at Placeville, Col. Several months ago Bothe left his wife and, it is alleged, has since refused to support her. For the last few weeks she has been in the need of food, and Tebbets offered her a home at his cabin. Bothe called at the cabin armed with a Winchester, and demanded an explanation of Tebbets' conduct in stealing his wife. During the quarrel which followed the woman and Tebbets were shot in the back while trying to escape. Mrs. Bothe died almost instantly, while Tebbets lived but a few hours. Bothe then mounted Tebbets' horse and left for Colorado. He was arrested near placerville and is being held awaiting extradition papers. Missouri River Six Miles Wide. MISSOURI SIRE SIX MILES CHAMBERLAIN, S. D.—(Special.) An ice gorge which has been forming in the Missouri river at this place for some time has reached a point which has caused the river to overflow the lowlands for forty miles up the river. The channel has reached a width of six miles in some places. The ice is packed so tight that the bed of the river below the gorge for several miles is almost dry. The snow in the upper valley is beginning to melt and fears are entertained of a serious flood if the gorge is not broken. Dynamite is being used, but without effect up to the present. She Lived as a Man. PETERSBRG, VA.—(Special.) Ettrick, a small manufacturing village, has a genuine sensation in the discovery that John Green, a person who has posed before the world for thirty-five years as a married man and who died recently, was a woman. The discovery was made by neighbors who were called in to prepare the remains for burial. The 'wife' in the partnership survives. The woman came to the village from Raleigh, N. C., about two months ago and belonged to the laboring class. Prisoners Walk Out. ARKANSAS CITY.—(Special.) Two prisoners unlock the county jail at Newkirk, O. T., and walked out. They were William Haskell and James Mitchell and were awaiting trial on the charge of petty larceny. They were kept in the corridor of the pail and their absence was not discovered until midnight. The sheriff and posse are now looking for the men, but there is very little chance of their being captured. The heavy rains which followed soon after their escape obliterated any tracks they made. ANOTHER TUNNEL ACCIDENT. Subway Excavation Causes Undermining of Park Avenue Homes. NE WYORK—(Special.) Park avenue, this city, was again the scene of an accident which, while it entailed no loss of life, caused a property loss of considerable proportions. The brown stone fronts of several four-story private houses on the east side of the avenue sank because of the undermining of the foundations by exections for the rapid transit tunnel. The first serious cavein occurred where the sidewalk and areaway of 55 Park avenue sank to a considerable depth, leaving the front wall with no support and exposing the cellar. The houses on either side of No. 55 also were rendered unsafe. Later in the afternoon there occurred a further settling of the walls and sidewalks, and the residents on the east side of the block were ordered by the police to leave their homes. The tunnel along Park avenue, where the trouble occurred is bored through solid rock. Seams of rock for a distance of about 60 feet commenced to slide in a lateral direction into the tunnel. It was not believed, however, that any great damage would be done until the first cavein occurred. The financial loss was estimated at $75,000 to $100,000. ELOPERS UNDER ARREST Mrs. W G. Linville, of Cameron, Is in Jallin in an Indiana Town. ANDERSON, IND—(Special.) A young man arrested here on complaint of several Indiana liverymen who had lost rigs let out to him, said his name was Carey Hill, and that the woman with him was his wife. Hill added that he deserted last February from Fort Harrison, Mont. When officers questioned his companion she turned on him, saying that she was the wife of W. C. Linville, of Cameron, Mo., and had eloped with Hill while her husband was in Oklahoma on business. From her shoe she took nearly $10 and flung it at Hill. For the past month they have been traveling in buggies exclusively. Mrs. Linville will wire to Cameron and, if relatives send for her, she will be released. HE HAS WIVES TO BURN. No. 8, a Pattsburgh, Mo., Woman, Hat Ulm Arrested in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TEX.—(Special.) Upon the complaint of his alleged eighth wife, formerly Mrs. Mary A. Parker of Plattsburg, Mo., Christian C. Nelson, alias Captain A. N. Freeend, alias John Anderson, alias Nelson Porter, was arrested here at a hotel while in company with his alleged ninth wife, formerly Mrs. A. E. Milburn, whom he married at Fort Scott, Kas., two weeks ago. Nelson admits that he is wanted in several states, and it is charged that he has univorced wives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Portland, Ore.; Plattsburg, Mo.; Fort Scott, Kas.; Salt Lake City, U.; St. Paul, Minn., and other points. He is about 45 years old, good looking, well dressed and speaks with a slight German accent. WIFE BETRAYED HIM Russian Colonel Has Excited Much Symp- ty in High Places. VIENNA.—(Special.) About sixty arrests have been made in connection with the condemnation to death by a court-martial at Warsaw of a Russian colonel named Grimm for the systematic revelation of military secrets to a foreign power. Among the persons apprehended are a number of Russian officers of high rank. Colonel Grimm has not yet been executed. It is asserted that Colonel Grimm, during ten years, has revealed to Germany many plan prepared by Russia in the eventuality of war between the two countries. The discovery was due to Colonel Grimm's wife, who denounced her husband in revenge for his having paid court to another woman. General Puzeyrevski, the commender at Warsaw, is suspected of being implicated with Colonel Grimm. Americans at the Bull Fight. EL. PASO, TEX.—(Special) Ten thousand people, most of them Americans, witnessed a bloody bull fight at Juarez, Mex. just across the river from this city, in which two of Spain's most noted matadores—Fuentes and Mazzantini—took a leading place. Six buls were displaced by the sword and five horses were gored to death. Fuentes and Mazzantini, who have been touring Mexico, go from here to Spain for a series of seventy fights. Thirves in the Vatican ROME—(Special.) The trial before the secular court of three officials of the vatican, charged with thefts from the vatican treasury aggregating $80,000, has commenced. This is the first time the vatican ha shad recourse to a secular tribunal. La Patria asserts that, altogether, $1,600,000, mostly the pope's personal property, has been embezzled. Cauthier Tells New Story MONTEREAL — (Special.) Frank Gauthier, under arrest here on a charge of murdering Maud Gentle in New York, has told a new story to the police. He declared that the girl attempted to shoot him. When she pointed the revolver at him he sprang and caught it and the muzzle was turned toward her as she pulled the trigger. Gauthier will come before Extradition Magistrate La Fontaine and will be remanded awaiting the arrival of the necessary proof. Stage money-coach hire. Struck By Eight Bullets. HIDALGO. ILL.—(Special.) David Williams, a prominent citizen of this place, shot and killed Edward Ortman. An old grudge had existed between the two men and Ortman, it is alleged, had threatened Williams' life a number of times. Ordan went into Williams' drug store and placed his hand on his hip pocket. Williams then commenced to fire and shot eleven times, eight bullets taking effect. Ortman died instantly. 2 The trusting shoemaker is apt to get beaten out of his boots. HAVANAJUSTICE PERPETRATORS OF POSTAL FRAUDS GET HEAVY SENTENCES TWO GET TEN YEARS' IMPRISONMENT Fined, In Addition, From $35,324 to $56,701 Each—Reeves, Who Turned State's Evidence, Gets a Award. See Three Paths. HAVANA.—(Special.) The trials before the Audencia court of the cases arising from the embezzlement of Cuban postal funds have resulted in the following sentences: C. F. W. Neeley, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $56.701. W. H. Reeves, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $35.516. Estes G. Rathbone, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $35,324. The Neely-Rathbone-Reeves case has been in progress before the criminal court in this city since January 4. The trial is the result of frauds perpetrated in the Havana postoffice during the period from January, 1899, to May, 1900. The evidences as developed at the investigation, the preliminary hearing and the oral trial, is substantially as follows: Immediately after the termination of the Spanish sovereignty in Cuba, the department of posts was reorganized and and Estes G. Rathbone, formerly of Hamilton, O., was installed as director-in-chief. Rathbone at once created the bureau of finance and appointed Charles F. W. Neeley, of Muncie, Ind., as the head of this department. Immediately following the creation of the bureau of nance the bureau of postal accounts was established, and W. R. Reeves, a native of Tennessee and resident of Washington, D. C., was selected to take charge. Atter these men had been in control for sixteen months there was a shortage of $119,961 in the accounts of the office. The investigation developed a deficit for every month but one of the entire sixteen, in amounts ranging from $317 to $19,410. Owing to the fact that most of the records were destroyed the exact amount of the shortage will never be known; the total quoted above merely representing the sum the postal inspectors were able to trace to a certainty. The frauds were operated in a wholesale manner. The evidence shows that irregularities of almost every nature were practiced. Duplicate checks for the payment of salaries had been drawn frequently; stamps that were out of issue, and supposed to have been destroyed, were sold and the proceeds confiscated; fraudulent expense accounts were entered on the books; false returns were given from the sale of supplies on hand; and private expense accounts were included in the bill of public expenditures. Neeley the principal offender, was formerly in the printing and newspaper business in Muncie, Ind., but was not successful in his operations in the Hoosier state. He was in financial straits when he received his appointment to the Cuban postal service, having just filed a schedule to prevent execution upon his household effects and personal property. His returns to the assessor shows that prior to his elevation to office he had only $175 worth of personal property. Despite the fact that Neeley's position paid only $1,800 per year, he managed to "save" $1,859.75 during the first quarter of his incumbency in office, he having sent this sum to the bank in Muncie during the period stated. When it is considered that this was over and above his living expenses in Havana, as well as the various sums he is known to have paid out in settlement of debts at 50 and 75 cents on the dollar, it is plain to be seen that there was "something doing" with Neeley from the outset. His receipts increased rapidly from month to month. During August of that year he sent home $13,135.50, while his profits for October, as represented by his remittances to the Muncie bank, amounted to $20,250. WYNE DIED OF EXPOSURE Demented Man's Body Found Entirely Nude Near Healy, Kas. DIGHTON. — (Special.) Anthony Wyne, 28 years old, single, of Wichita county, Kan., was found dead in a rave four miles northeast of Healy, in this county. The body, when found, was entirely nude. An inquest was held by Dr. Rowen, the coroner of this county, which developed the fact that he was of unsound mind and left his home recently, taking with him a horse, which he rode twelve miles, then killed it by clubbing it over the head, and proceeded the rest of the way on foot, arriving in the vicinity of Healy, a distance of forty-two miles. He went to the home of Captain McCory some time during the night, divested himself of all his clothing and wandered to the ravine, where it is supposed he died of exposure. The body was sent to Leoli. Miles May be Retired. WASHINGTON—(Special.) President Roosevelt has had under consideration for some time the advisability of retiring Lieutenant General Miles. The president has it in his power to do this, as under the law he may place upon the retired list any officer who has passed the age of 62 years. General Miles will be 63 next August. Unless sooner retired by the president he will remain at least nominally at the head of the army till August, 1903, when he retires for age. ALBION, NEB—(Special.) Mrs. Amelia Patterson and George Thompson participated in a street duel here in which Thompson was shot twice and James Fory, a bystander, received a bullet in the leg. Thompson also nred five shots at Mrs. Patterson, none of which took effect. Thompson's wounds are not dangerous, but that of Fory is not serious. The shooting was she result of a divorce and damage suit which has been occupying the court for some time, and in which Thompson and Mrs. Patterson are the principals. Lawsuit of Importance A lawsuit of much interest, more because of the point involved than because of the prominence of the parties to it, is that brought by Atwood Violette for $40,000, damages against E. C. Benedict. Mr. Violette's wife and daughter fell ill in a house in Greenwich, Conn., rented from Mr. Benedict, and subsequent investigation showed imperfect plumbing. The plaintiff alleges the illness was caused by the unsanitary conditions and sues on that ground. Kenmore Hotel Closed. Ever since Mrs. Bonine shot James Seymour in the Kennmore Hotel, Washington, the house has been losing caste, until now it is entirely empty, with "To Rent" signs all over its front. All sorts of ghosts are said to prowl about the place and hardly a Washington family would go there to live rent free. The building was erected by George Washington and others as an investment shortly after the city was laid out. Speed of Circulation. It has been calculated that, assuming the human heart to beat sixty-mine times a minute at ordinary heart pressure, the blood goes at the rate of 207 yards in a minute, or seven miles a day, and 61,320 miles a year. If a man eighty-four years of age could have one single corpuscle floating in his blood all his life, it would have traveled in that time over 5,150,000 miles. Ventilating Rooms. "Every sleeping room," says a lecturer on house building, "should have a fireplace or a inflating flue of 50 square inches area. The smaller the room the more important this becomes. The neglect of this precaution, which is common in apartment houses, is a serious matter, and will not be without an injurious effect upon the health of the community." A Voice from the Grave Bismarck never deemed it possible that England and Germany should ever stand in arms against each other, German and English discrepancies of opinion, he said, were never of such importance as not to permit of adjustment by honest purpose and skillful diplomacy. It almost seems as though Bismarck had pronounced this utterance for use at the present moment.—Budapest Pester Lloyd. Religious Controversy Tabooed. Inexperienced and Anxious Young Mistress—The new housemaid, Maria, is a Roman Catholic; but I hope you will not allow any religious controversy in the servants' hall. Cook (with much dignity)—You needn't have any fear, my lady. In really 'igh class families religion is never mentioned!—Punch Professor Who Collects Clocks Professor Web Concepts closing Thomas G. Gentry, supervising principal of the U. S. Grant school in Philadelphia, has a mania for collecting clocks, of which he has 225 in his home. They are of all makes and sizes, native and foreign. Prof. Gentry is the author of several books on bird life, and as a collector of minerals is well known among specialists. Money in Clay Shells The men who gather clam, shells along the Mississippi river and its tributaries last year gathered and sold nearly 46,000,000 pounds, for which they received more than $205,000. The shells are used in the manufacture of pearl buttons, there being a number of large factories in the various river towns, principally in Iowa. Wins Honors at West Point. Lieut. Edwin R. Stuart of the corps of engineers, on duty at West Point, carries off the honors this year of the military service institution. To him has been awarded the gold prize medal, a life membership in the institution and the sum of $100 for his essay, the subject being "Disappearing Guns." Not Rich. But Patriotic. The lord mayor of London has received a letter from W. A. 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McAfee, of Topeka, Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary. TOPEKA.—(Special.) Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McAfee celebrated their golden wedding at their home in this city. Many of their Topeka friends dropped in and spent a pleasant evening with them. They received many handsome presents. On March 20, 1852, Mr. McAfee married Miss Annie Yowler at Gettsburgh, Pa. Three years later the McAfees moved to Kansas and settled at Leavenworth. They founded the Leavenworth Collegiate institute, the first school of the kind in the state. Mr. McAfee served in the war first with the Eleventh Kansas and later as chaplain of the Second Kansas. He moved to Topeka in 1864 and was the private secretary of Governor Crawford. Later he held the position of adjutant general and served three terms in the legislature. He was mayor of Topeka in 1870. AGED MAN MADE RICH Kansas Old Soldier Is Heir to Millions of David Wells. Who Died in Wis. PEABODY.—(Special.) Daniel Wells, Jr., who died last week the richest man in Wisconsin and the oldest resident of Milwaukee, has a brother in Peabody in the person o f lsaac Wells. He lives a part of the time in Peabody with the family of John M. Seaton, a stockman, who is his son-in-law, and part of the time at the Leavenworth soldier's home. Wells is an old man, and poor, but is amply provided for now, as the provisions of his brother's will make him one of the heirs to his millions. To Bring Lake Back for Trial. TOPEKA. — (Special.) Governor Stanley has issued a requisition on the governor of Ohio for the return of W. T. Lake, who is wanted in Wyandotte county for forgery. On March 12 Lake asked E. A. Kampmier, of Kansas City, Kas., to eash a draft for $55 on the German National bank of Cincinnati, O., for him. Kampmier said he would not do it unless some one he knew would indorse it. Lake went out and came back in a few minutes. The name of Coney Stegmyer, another merchant, as indorseer, was on the draft and Kampmier then found, it is alleged, that Stegmyer's name had been forged eto it. Lake was arrested in Cincinnati and is being held there for the Kansas officers. Son to His Mother's Aid. ARKANSA CITY.—(Special.) Beatley McLain was arrested for attempting to kill his wife with an axe. He is a boomer and is camping in the woods east of the city with his family and in the morning, it is alleged, began to make arrangements to kill his wife. He started after her with his weapon, but their 20-year-old son picked up a piece of steel buggy tire and struck the old man on the head with it, inflicting a serious wound. He was brought up town by the officers and is held for a hearing. He at once swore to a warrant charging his son with assault and attempt to kill. Barber Shop Boiler Exploded. GALENA.—(Special.) The boiler used to heat water at the I. X. L. barber shop, exploded, caused from too high pressure of steam. 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Very Rev Joseph Perrier, priest in charge of the Concordia cathedral, and who came here when the country was wild and unsettled, was badly wounded by the accidental discharge of a 38-caliber revolver, which fell from his hand while shooting at a target. The ball entered the inside of his right leg lodging in the thigh bone. Owing to his advanced age the wound is very dangerous. Robbers Steal Silk and Jewelry GIRARD—(Special). The dry goods store of E. Headdle was entered by burglaries and about 250 yards of silks, some jewelry and the proprietor's carcrow stolen. The loss was about $550. Sheriff Vincent has returned from Keota, Mo. with Edward Sears, wanted for a murder committed in this county last June, and Under Sheriff Walsh, from the Indian Territory, with W. O. Driver, wanted for embezzlement. Will Be Tried for Heresy McPHERSON.—(Special.) Method: 1st circles here are very much wrought up over the fact that charges have been preferred before the Southwestern Kansas conference, which convenes at Arkansas City this week, against Rev. Graincille Louther pastor of the church at this place, for heresy. Exceptions were taken to the paper read before the last district conference on atonement by some of the ministers present and these charges are the result. Coroner's Jury Finds That Henry C. Hale Deliberately Let a Train Kill Him. WINFIELD.—(Special). At the coroner's inquest over the body of Henry C. Hale, who was killed by the Santa Fe south of this city, the evidence brought out the fact that Hale had visited a farmer's house between 7 and 8 o'clock for the purpose of getting a gun to shoot himself. The farmer got a gun and told him to or he would shoot him. Hale buttoned his coat and deliberately folded his arms and said: "Shoot me, that's exactly what I want." He went down to the Santa Fe track, when at 9 o'clock he was struck by a passenger train and thrown against a cattle guard, being killed instantly. The engineer and fireman testified to seeing him on the track in a crouching position a moment before the train struck him. Hale had a soldier's discharge in his pocket, which showed that he had served as private in Company B, Fifth infantry, for six years, and had seen service in both Cuba and the Philippines. He was discharged March 3, 1902, at Camp Angel Island, California, receiving $201.39 pay. He is 277 years of age. No money was found on him. If his relatives do not call for his body in a reasonable length or time it will be given soldier's burial by the county. ON WATER TOWER AGAIN. Freshmen Engineers Have Revived a Footbaths custom LAWRENCE. — (Special.) Some members of the freshman class of engineers have succeeded in painting their class sign in a very prominent place on the stand tower and at the same time painted over the sign of rival classes. The stand tower is located on Mount Oread just north of the university campus. It is 100 feet high and about seventy-five feet in circusference. For several years it has been the custom of classes to paint their insignia on this tower which occupies such a commanding position. Last year Norman McGillvray, president of the junior class, fell a distance of seventy-five feet while trying to paint his class sign and was crippled for life. This accident put an end to the practice until its revival last night. A steel ladder affords access up one side of the tower but signs painted from the ladder are too easily daubed in, hence in latter years the decorators have been hoisted up by ropes. The numbers recently painted are on the opposite side of the tower from the ladder and are about eighty feet from the ground. MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE. Three Women Charged With Killing James Booth in Ottawa OTTAWA.—(Special.) Typewritten copies of the information filed in the Booth murder case against Mary McCoy, Mary Stanley and Bessie Browning have been made in the office of the district clerk. The information covers a page and a half of typewritten matter and charges the three women jointly with having struck Booth with an ax, with having struck him with some blunt instrument, and with having thrown him in the well in such a manner that he was mortally wounded on the rocks. The charge is that the crime was committed "wilfully and premediatedly." There are seventy witnesses named on the information by the state. James Booth was murdered in North Ottawa the night of January 10 at the McCoy home and thrown in a well. The case will come up for trial here next month. The three women charged with the crime are in jail here. Sava Herbert Disturbed. His Peace. HIAWATHA—(Special.) Considerable excitement was caused here during the mail hour by Postmaster Ewing Herbert using explosive language to Captain John Schilling, in the presence of many people who had gathered at the postoffice to receive their mail. Captain Schilling says that he will have Mr. Herbert arrested for disturbing his peace and dignity. Santos Dumont Coming. PARIS.—(Special.) Santos-Dumouh has accepted an invitation from the officials of the St. Louis exposition to go to St. Louis, assist the authorities in the organization of the proposed baloon contests and select a site on which to erect a baloon shed for himself. The aeronaut will sail for New York on the steamer Deutschland April 4. He will not take a balloon with him. Martin Has Recovered ABILENE.—(Special.) The young man, A. E. 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