The American Citizen

THE AMERICAN CITIZEN. The Oldest Negro Paper devoted to the Race in this Section IBERAL COMMISSION PAID RELIABLE AGENTS FOR THIS PAPER CALL HERE A Social Event. City Locals A Good Selection The elite of the twin cities were called either last Friday eve, at the beauti- knight and Tabor Hall by Mr. and as J.H. Oliver, of 11th and Oakland in celebration of their crystal wed- reception. Without a question of shadow of doubt this affair was one of grandest ever held in Kansas City, as, Many most beautiful and use- pements were recieved by the happy. The hall was beautifully decorated in fens and palms and the menu ser- was most elegant. Prof. Dallas Fo- furnished the music for this occasion was assisted in recieving were: Mr. & D. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. D. W. White, Mr and M.s. cutt, Mr. and Mrs. Dilbert, Mr. and Bunkum, Mrs. Ella King und Mrs. st. Mrs. Oliver is one of the most art club ladier of the 2 cities. Mrs. Wilson Tbatcher of 2031 Weter was seriously injured last month ty electric car line, and laid in such a gross condition the past two weeks was slowly improving. Word on Politics. he political pot is beginning to boil that shape the people of this city are very interested in who shall fill the gured term of Ex-Mayor Rose, shall E.E. Venard or W. W. Rose, as and is now in the chair and there is to be no doubt in the minds of the that Vernard will continue to it. We believe that if Mr. Vernard used of which there is no doubt, he will do his duty as he sees it, he best and broad gaged in his views, is ability is without question. Mr. and believes that right is right and the nerve and backbone to act acrivity. So True. home most-endeared to the heart and wife is that which has built up bit by bit by bit. A little now little later on, wherein each piece nurture represents many loving acts of denial and person sacrifices, and which lingers the memory of the timing and plotting the getting of it, wise to, and of the pleasure when it not. Ask the happy aged couple to prosperity has been the growth of says Woman's Life. They will tell the happiest time in their live were few years of married life, when, mutual love and self-denying patiety build up their little home and prosperity gathering round -Exchange. Publication Notice count of Common Pleas of Wyan- ounty, Kansas. Bradley, Plaintiff, firers, and divers, and divers, Defendant. above named defendants you are mattified that you have been sued in loved name court, by the above named, and that unless you appear and or be before the 20th day of January the petition filed against you will be true and a judgement rendered you the nature of which will be a foreseeing a certain mortgage, given defendant Otis Divers, on the follow- ered real property to-wit: -The north half, of the North-west quarter of north-west section twenty of eleven, of range twenty four, in Lake County, Kansas and excluding each of you from all interest in said ordering the sale of land in nose of judgment and for costs sation. L. F. Bradley, Atty. for Plf. J. L. Beggs, Clerk. administrator's Notice. state of Kansas county of Wyandotte, ss probate court in and for said County, the matter of the Estate of Maria Hay- pressed. hereby given that Letters of Ad- doration have been granted to the un- signed on the Estate of Maria Hayden sided County, deceased, by the Honor- President Court of the County and sided, dated the 11th day of April 2004. Now all persons having claims on the said estate, are hereby notified they must present the same to the un- sided for all wavers with one year from of said letters or they may be pre- from any benefit of such estate, and such claims be not exhibited within years after date of said letters, they are for ever barren. PHEE STANFORD, Administrator. State of Maria Hayden deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, April 11, 1906 whereof, the undersigned Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyndotte, State of Kansas have hereto set my hand, and seal so the said Probate Court day of April, A. D. 1906. Windfield Freeman. Man. Probate Judge. 1st Pub. Apr. 20. City Locals. Booker T. Washington, the renowned will lecture at Convention hall on May 4th, benefit Douglass hospital. For nice furnished room with or without board call on Mrs. Ida Easley 1107 N. 6th St. Miss Lizzie Roberson of 1533 Walnut St. K. C. Mo. rent Thursday in the city the guest of Mrs. Ollie Henderson of 1619 N. 3rd St. Hon. E. E. Vernard's candidacy for mayor of this city is beginning to look as if it will be a walk away that he will be elected by a much larger majority than any other candidate for mayor has ever received in the history of this city. Rev. E. P. Green, is holding a series of meeting he has 9 convertr already. Miss Nellie Wilson, of 1228 Barnette ave. who has been quite ill for some time is improving. Mrs. Lena Mitchell, of Topeka is expected in the city soon to spend the summer with her aunt Mrs. Robnett of 1236 Barnett ave. The second quarterly meeting of the Bethel C. M. E. church, Cor. Stewart and Water sts. will be held next Sunday Rev. Spencer of the C.M.E. church will preach in the afternoon. Come one and all. Rev. L. W. McCormick, pastor. Vote for E. E. Vernard, May the 8th, and by so doing you will show that you are in favor of a good clean and a honest city administration. Everybody should Register at once as Friday next is your last chance. Don't mise your vote. IN KANSAS CITY, MO Mr. Billie Brooks of Atchison, Kas. is in the city the guests of Mrs. C. C. Evans of 944 Bell St. On the fourth Sunday in May there will be a grand rally at the Christian church on 21st and Summitts sts. every body is invited to come. Mr. Jas. Clayter of Lucas, Kas. is in the city stopping with her daughter Mrs. L. Evans of 944 Bell st. Mrs. C. C. Evans, Miss Hattie Miller and Mr. W. Clayer spent last Sunday in Dalton, Mo. visiting Mrs. Mary Brooks. They Say. Call up 1958 West—with your news not right we will fix it. If you have visitors from out of city, sickness or death in your family, call us up, its news 1958 West. Don't fail to give the old reliable Employment Office a call in search of work. Mrs. Ella Stovall, apt. both phones 263. Sheriff's Salo. In the court of Common Pleas of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Mary Bradley, Plaintiff, vs. Otis Divers and Ada Divers, Defendants. Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued by the clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for Wyandotte County, Kansas, in a certain cause in said court, numbered 742, wherein the parties above named, were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned sheriff of said county directed. I will offer for sale at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the front door of the court house in the city of Kansas City, in said county, on Monday the 28th day of May A. D. 1906, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, the following described real property, situate in the county of Wyandotte and state of Kansas town- The undivided one seventh (1-7) interest and portion, more or less, in and to the following lands and tenements, which said land are held by the said defendants, along with the heirs at law of Robert Divers, as tenants incommon, meaning hereby, all the right title and interest that came to the defendant Otis Divers, as the heir at law of Robert Divers and Ellen Divers, deceased, in and to the following described real estate towit;--The South one half (1-2) of the North west (1-4) quarter of the South west quarters [1-4] of section twenty (20) of township eleven (11) of range twenty-four (24) in Wyandotte county Kansas. SAMUEL MC CONNELL. Sheriff of Wyandotte county, Kansas. 1st. pub. Apr. 27. The boy who saves. The boy who saves his money becomes the banker, the merchant, the professional man," says Harry Woods. "The boy who never saves a cent makes the man who 'earns his bread by the sweat of his brow,' who never own a home or enjoys the luxuries of life." KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FRIDAY EVENING, At 8th St. Baptist Church. At 8th St. Baptist Church. We are still standing up for Christianity as it was first delivered to the Saints Last Lord's Day was a glorious one with us. Rev. Jackson was in the spirit on the Lord's Day and brought us a sweet and good message from above. In the morning he delivered an able sermon, many hearers enjoyed the message, at 12:30 Sunday school was well attended with a collection of $3.98. at 3 p. m. the church reassembled and pastor preached on "Christian Baptism" and emerged The Young People's society or B. Y. P. U. met and had a general good meeting and raised a financial collection of which was good. The pastor proceeded in his own way from the text, "And He said, Abba Father, all things are possible unto thee, take away this cup from cup me nevertheless not what I will but what thou wilt," Power and possibilities of God, with things working together for good to them that love the Lord. A reference was made touching on the black and eronous crime committed on those innocent men of Springfield, Mo. He said all the white man had to do now is to eat his victim, other than that this nation has gone to its zenith. While much was being said by Gov. Folk, the attorney general and other good citizens of Mo. in condemning the act, the Lord of heaven put his foot of power on the earth somewhere and mashed it and the effect resulted in shaking to pieces part of San Francisco and put a little of the Holy Ghost there which resulted in quite a fire, which has been read about in the papers by thousands of people, but that was no fire like the wicked will get when God will not set fire to Sam San Francisco but to the world and burn up the wicked. We ask the voters of this now growing and prosperous city to think well before you cast your vote for mayor on May 8th and ask your selves a question, are we ready to ignore and disregard the laws of our state, and show to the people of this country that we are not desirious of acting in a way which would give our city a name that would tend to bring shame and disgrace upon us for years to come. Save Your Money Too many of our people lack the prudence necessary to a wise use of money. Thousands of them do not what they ought to refrain from buying. Thousands are made poor by the habit of spending money on every foolish they see that pleases their fancy. They waste much money on finery and clothes; they waste it on sweet meats and nick-nacks, they spend somewhere and somehow every cent of their income, and seem to think they are oppressed because they cannot have more money to waste on spendthrift habits. Many people who can not afford it buy too costly food and raiment. Many rent too fine houses. This lack of prudence, this reckless extravagance is bringing untold sorrow upon our people each year. Poor people should be persuaded to live within their income and to save a little margin for the rainy days. Fine clothes and costly furniture afford little relief when they are all purchased and the installment man is required to move to the house in order to collect the bill. Especially should the young Negro be taught to live within the limits of their wages. The man in business can ill afford to make debts although necessity compels him at times to do so; the man who is not in business can not afford to go in debt. Fine ribbons and clothes are not a necessity, they are a luxury and most any man can find a better use for his money. Industry, frugality and economy are winning cards; let the extravagant portion of our people right about face and employ these redeeming qualities.—Ex. Colored Bakery Houston, Texas, has a colored bakery that is doing a good business. Miss Bessie Moody of 240 Franklin ave is indispensed this week. Mrs. Wilson Thatcher of 2021 Water st., who was somewhat seriously hurt by being thrown from a street electric car some weeks ago is now slowly improving. Mrs. Georgia Whaley also visited her friends Sunday. Rev. Christian of K. C. Mo will assist Rev. L. W. McCormick in his revival services this week at his church, near corner Water and Stewart. A Good Selection. In the appointment of Mr. Sam McConnell by Gov. Hech to fill out the unexpired term of the late Mr. Alex Gunning, Sheriff of Wyandotte county, who died while hunting in Arkansas rewards one of the faithful'o'd wheel horses in the ranks of the Republican party, as well, as a well known and reputable citizen in our community. Mr. McConnell enjoys an excellent reputation and exceptionally large circle of friends who are greatly pleased in the "long ago entitled" recognition given him at last. He possesses the distinet and predominant characteristics of a forciable and determined man and the moral courage to back up his convictions. That he will fill the office of Sheriff with credit to the county, himself and the sanguine expectations of his many friends is a foregone conclusion. He has now assumed charge of the office and has announced no changes will be made in the efficient corp of dupties as were those appointed by the late Mr. Gunning. $5,000 BEHIND. Must raise this amount on Sunday or suffer embarrassment. March and April have been two very busy months with us. The preparation for the annual Foreign Mission Rally to be observed by all the Sunday Schools and churches in sympathy with the work of the National Baptist Convention, and the arduous task of raising money enough to get two missionaries off to Africa and one to South America, necessitated not only extra help but every moment of the time of the Corresponding Secretary either of the field or at the office. It is difficult to prophesy as to the outcome of the rally on Sunday, April 15th. We have tried to reach every Sunday School Superintendent and every pastor an friend of missions in this country, in Africa and the West Indies. Letters, soliciting envelopes and the Herald with its supplement have all gone forth with a prayer that they will not return unto us void. We have done our duty and now we must depend upon the Sunday Schools and churches that certainly have the money to give if they will and upon Almighty God in whose name we labor. This is the final word to the Superintendents and churches. Unless we realize at least $5,000 from this rally the Board will find itself handicapped and and embarrassed in meeting its expenses and in paying off the missionaries. When our workers in Africa complain our friends at home are disposed to feel that the Board is not discharging its duty but it takes money to pay missionaries in Africa as surely as it takes money to pay pastors in the United States. We do the best we can with what we receive. There has not been a time when we have failed to lay the case before the churches and Sunday Schools. Now we have asked for the paltry sum of $5,000 and we say to you truthfull unless this amount is forthcoming the Board will not be able to mee its obligations, the missionaries will continue to complain and some of our uncharitable churches at home that have not been giving a penny will wonder why its Board would let the missionaries suffer. Pastors, Superintenpents, teachers, children we rest the case with you and beg you in God's name to make the sacrifice of your lives to enable the Board to relieve itself of its indebtedness to the missionaries on the field. Rich English Counties. Lancashire, England, is the next richest county to London. It is rated at £24,000,000, against London's £43,500,000. Largest Deposits of Nickel. The largest deposits of nickel are on the island of New Caledonia, a French possession in the South Pacific. Women Carry Malls. Many of the rural letter carriers in the Tyrol are women Mouse Made Nest of Currency. John Shanley of Milford, Conn., put a $5 bill in a pocket of one of his coats, to find that some small mouse had a nest in the pocket and had chewed up $5 of his hard-earned money to make a nice soft bed for itself. MINISTER TO MODERN VANITY. The Looking-glass, and How It Looks to Men and Women. It is not always for the mere gratification of personal vanity that we should attentively study our mirrors, says the London Chronicle. Socrates advised all young people to look often in their looking-glass to ascertain if they were good-looking—that if they were so they might strive to make their mental attainments correspond, and if they were not, then they might endeavor by the superior accomplishments of their minds to make up for their personal shortcomings. This is excellent advice for vanity-possessed moderns, but it is improbable that the high mental attitude of Socrates is appreciated by them. How the elaborate toilets of to-day could be accomplished without the aid of the mirror it is impossible to imagine. It is popularly supposed that the mirror is the woman's pet possession, but man is by no means averse to contemplating his many charms as reflected therein. A woman frankly confesses her interest in the alluring combination of glass and quicksilver, but the man, while voicing his scorn, proves his superior vanity by his concealed and secretive study of it. He jeers at his wife's cheval glass, but was anything more entirely provocative of human vanity ever invented than the many-sided shaving glass? Slowest Train in the World. Georges Irade, writing in the French Journal Les Sports, claims that after a long and conscientious search he has run to earth the slowest ordinary passenger train in the world. This record-holder is chronicle on page 773 of the Guide Chaix and performs in Spain, a country in which twelve miles an hour is by no means an uncommon rate of speed on the railway between Soto de Rey and Clano Santa Ana. This line is thirteen and three-quarters miles long and it has one station en route, viz. Sama, which is twelve miles from Soto de Rey and one and three-quarters miles from Clano Santa Ana. Leaving the fast named place at 6:25 a. m., the train reaches Sama at 6:55 and Soto de Rey at 8:20. Thus the average rate of speed of the train is under seven miles an hour, while from Clano Santa Ana to Sama the speed is only three and three-quarters miles an hour—Railway Age. What's the Use? We observe our friend seated in a gloomy corner, chewing an unlighted cigar and mumbling to himself. We ask him if the world is going wrong with him. "It is," he growls. "Say, do you remember last week I said I was going to lick that editor for printing that stuff about me?" "Yes." "I had a right to whip him, because what he printed was not true." "So you said at the time. Did you thrash him?" "I did. I went to his office and eternally lammed him." "Well, you ought to be satisfied. You have avenged yourself." "I have? This week his paper comes out with a long story about how he whipped me, made me acknowledge the other story was true, made me apologize, and then chased me until I hid under a box car in the railway yards." The Rhymeless Song. [On the latest popular models of near- rhymes.] I remember well the house. That I dwelt in 'way down south. I am thinking of it now that I'm alone. It was in youth's happy time That the sweetest joys were mine, And I never can forget that dear old home. (Chorus.) It was there a little lady Promised she would be my baby. She was pretty and her name was Mary Jane. She was gay and she was merry, But I didn't call her Mary— I referred to her as Mississippi Mame. We lived down by the lake. And at evening, when 'twas late, I would take her walking in the fragrant lane. I would whisper of my love. And swear I'd never rove From my Mississippi Mamie's side again! (Chorus.) —Cleveland Leader. Women Workers in Japan. I have encountered another novelty in Japan—tea and toast in my room at 5 p. m. and dinner at 7:30 o'clock. The chambermaids at the hotel are all men. I haven't seen a woman about the place. The women are probably out gathering rice and wading in mud up to their knees. The women are not only ornamental here; they are useful as well. American women who visit Japan are apt to attract so little attention that they will feel insulted. Our American notion that a woman is an angel is unknown here. son Globe. APRIL 27, 1:06 thisSection CALL HERE What the America Citizen would like to see. The Negroes of Kansas City, Kansas get together and be men and w men no dirty, low down, contemptable under mining; lying and deceitful wretches a menace to the best interest of themselves and whole the race. NOTE LETS For Rent-To desir able parties(gent tleman perfered)well furnished rooms in one of the best families in the city,inquire at this office. Mrs.S. T. Mitchell of 340 Minn.ave.,is proprietress of one of the most desirable clean up-to date Rooming house in the city-charges always reasonable. Nice Furnished Rooms for rent with board or without, will be at home to friends on Thursday, 423 Oakland ave Mrs.Annie Williams. Mrs. Reed, 528 Neb. ave., has a few nicely furnished roms to rent. Publication Notices In the District Court of Wyandotte County kansas. Frank Benton, Plaintiff. vs. Jane Benton, Defendant. The above named defendant will hereby take notice that she has been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above hamed court, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 30th day of April, 1906 the petition filed against her will be taken as true and a judgement rendered the nature of which will be a decree dissolving the bond of matrimony existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing him from her the said defendant, and for cost of this suit. I. F. BRADLEY, Atty. for Piff Attest: Wm. Needles, Clerk. March 2. Publication Notice. In the Court of Common Pleas of Wya andotte County, Kansas. L. E. Hayes, Plaintiff, us. Linus S. Wolcott. Frank E. Wolcott, Eliza beth Chapman and her husband J. P. Chap man, Evelyn Collar, F. T. Collar, John Miller W. T. Little and Company and S. F. Scott, et al. Defendants. John Miller, W. T. Little and company and S. F. Scott, non-resident defendants. To you and each of you: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the entitled action, in the Court of Common Pleas of Wyandotte County Kansas, and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before Monday April 23rd. 1906, said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment will be rendered in said cause against you and each of you of the following nature to-wit: A judgment in favor of said plaintiff, quieting his title to the following described real estate, situated in Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City Kansas, and more particularly described as lot 15 and 16 in Block 64 in Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, restraining and enjoining you and each of you from claiming or attempting to claim any interest in or to, or title to said property or any part thereof, and a further judgment against you and each of you for the costs of said action. L. E. HAYES, Plaintiff. Mar. 9. Publication Notice In the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas George Waller, Plaintiff. vs. Anna Waller, Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 300th day of April, 1906, the petition will be taken as true and a judgement rendered, the nature of which will be a decree dissolving the bond of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant and divorcing plaintiff and defendant and for cost of this suit. 1. F. Bradley, Atty. for Pliff. Attest: Wm. Needles, Clerk. March 2. NOW IS the time to: Subscribe For the Weeky ```markdown ``` The Oldest Negro Journal Published Weekly in this part of the Country. at 1510 North 3rd Street KANSAS CITY - - - - KANSAS. W. C. Martin, Editor, Geo. A Dudley, Publisher and Business Manager. Terms of Subscription in Advance. One Year. $1.00 Six Months. 65c Three Months. 40c One Month. 15c Advertising 25 cents per inch First Insertion. A Standing Display 'Ad' for 3 Months or longer 15c per inch, each insertion. Grangemouth is the name of a Moscow editor. Evidently a farmer on the side. Waldorf Astor has become so thoroughly anglicized that he is going to marry an American girl. A clergyman says that bridge whist leads to mental decline. Why doesn't he try poker for a change? Senator Pettus is declared to be a poor man and fond of poker. The last explains the first, possibly. Perhaps boys should be thankful for whippings, as somebody declares, but *they seldom are before they are 45. Sweet Spring is now approaching, and Summer with the rose, so poetry's encroaching upon the field of prose. King Edward was "warmly received" in Paris, but not in the same way as when he used to be prince of Wales. The czar will reserve the right to wield the big stick over the Douma, according to the latest advices from St. Petersburg. We learn from the New York Mall that women are using garters to keep those long, arm-length gloves in place. But do they hold? Manchuria will be finally evacuated by the Japanese in a few days. It has taken them longer to get out than it did to get in. It is now believed that Anna Gould is going to give Boni one more chance, in spite of the fact that he has taken a great many already. Uruguay should not be blamed for having a revolution. A review of recent South American history shows that it is Uruguay's turn. Asks the editor of the Pittsfield Journal: "Are there four girls with gray eyes in Pittsfield?" Apparently ye scribe means to get busy. Queen Maud of Norway is losing her health because she fears her husband will be killed. This queen business is not all pickles and pie. It was not long ago that all the "success" magazines were pointing to the Pittsburg millionaires as examples to the youth of the land. With 10,000 doctors in convention in Boston next summer, the rest of the country ought to have a good opportunity to get well.—Boston Globe. It is a pity that the great romancers of the sea did not live in a generation which affords such thrilling material as the log of the dry dock Dewey. A Minnesota man says he has discovered the cause of the aurora borealis. But what bearing will this have on the price of coal this year? Much to the surprise of everybody, some of the phenomenal ball players added to the leading nines as marvelous discoveries will probably make good. Cheer up, mister! The president of the Dressmakers' National Protective Association says that women's dress will be less expensive this year than ever before. The Japanese, says one of their statesmen, should adopt chairs and develop their legs. Well, short legs did not prevent them from "getting there" in the late war. Portia, as quoted by the editor of a kind of society paper, is made to say: "How far that little scandal throws his beams! So shines a baad deed in this haughty world." News comes from the east that the seventeen-year locusts will devastate the land this year. How many times in the course of a decade do the seventeen-year locusts come, anyhow? As the last suffragist was detatched from the doorknob and put into the police wagon, the premier of the great British Empire crawled out from under his bed and sighed a sigh of relief An actor has become a soldier in order to escape the adulation of matinee girls. We know several actors who should be driven from the stage with a club instead of soft glances. grance. GREAT SINGER IS UNGRATEFUL Mme, Patti Criticises America, While Made, Her Wealthy. Confirmation of the report that Mme. Adelina Patti has made her final tour in the United States is found in her recent criticisms of the American people. This lady, who once lived down on Grand street West, but now dwells in a castle in Wales, largely owing to the generosity of the citizens of this city, has lately discovered that we haven't any appreciation of art, cookery, music or good manners. This is an ill return for all the complimentary words we have uttered about her, not to mention the dollars we have paid to hear her voice. Although she was born in Madrid in February, 1843, she came here with her parents as a child and grew up among the people of New York. Her brother, Carol, used to lead the orchestra at the Grand Opera House, during the Jim Fisk era of French opera-bouffe. Mme. Patti's last tour of this country was not financially successful—a circumstance that may account for her change of heart. The lady, however, insisted upon receiving her contract money to the last dollar. The im presarpio was almost ruined, although the fault was the diva's own. She couldn't sing! Her voice had lost its fine quality. She wasn't a "diva" any longer. The American people found this out and refused to assist in maintaining Craig y Nos castle.—Brooklyn Eagle. Famous Actors as Negro Minstrels Famous Actors as Negro Minstrels. Jefferson said he thought he was one of the first men to black his face after the appearance and success of "Jim Crow" (T, D.) Rice. "I suppose," said Mrs. Drew, "there are very few men in this company who have not at one time or another been associated with minstrel performances." "I played Brudder Jones," said Mr. Jefferson. "Everybody knows I was in the minstrel business," Goodwin exclaimed. "Yes," I remarked, "because we were there together. "Well," joined in Crane, "I was on the tambourine end with Campbell's minstrels." I remember telling this at Lawrence Barrett's house at Cohasset, where the rest of the party consisted of Edwin Booth and Stuart Robson, Booth then told how he and J. S. Clarke were minstrels in their younger days, and he followed this up by declaring that he used to "pick a little on the banjo." I laughed, and Booth inquired the reason, and I added, "Oh, nothing much, only Booth and the banjo seemed such an odd combination:"-Francis Wilson in Scribner's Magazine. O Thou Compassionate. How deeply comforting the tender phrase, Thy greater attribute seem merged in this— Through all life's long and dark and wavy maze, Thou art Compassionate. To God of Justice and of Power we turn When strong or devastating blow cuts deep And yet in daily struggle needs must yearn For one Compassionate. In limits of our souls we live, alone. And e'en our nearest may not understand But all the household jar within" is known To thee, Compassionate. Thou know'st the many sorrows of the day; Wide longing, narrow opportunity— We bring life's broken toys, as children may, To one Compassionate. We may have blundered grievously and long, Darkened Thy world we might have made so bright, Still Thou dost heal the heartache and the wrong O Thou Compassionate! —May Ethelyn Bourne, in Overland Monthly. Of No Importance. Two men were standing together on an East River ferryboat when one pointed out a third man with the remark: "I can't recall his name at this moment, but he writes for a number of the magazines." His friend looked at the stranger with much interest. "Oh, one of our frenzied finance captains, is he?" he asked. "No, he—" "Writes up trusts and things, then?" "Oh!" the friend exclaimed, the look of interest suddenly dying out of his face.-New York Journal. True to His Promise. The other boy had called Tommy a liar, an' a fightin' liar, and told him he dassen't take it up. Tommy's fists were clinched and his eyes were blazing, but he stood there rapidly repeating something to himself, in accordance with a long standing promise he had made to his mother. "If you'll jist wait till I've finished sayin' it," he said, "I'll knock the tar out o' you, Dick Bunker, you pie faced slob! 'But children, you should never let your angry passions—'" The other boy, however, disappeared around the corner while Tommy's lips were still moving. Flying Wedge. "Great Scott!" exclaimed the drummer who had put up in the old farm house over night. "What was that noise down below? Football rush?" "Worse than that, stranger," chuckled the old farmer, as he snuffed out the candle. "Yeou see, I have eight darters each one of them has a bean who calls on Thursday nights. Wall, the first couple that gets the parlor can have it. That's why they are running." LACE SCARF AS EAR TRUMPET. Elderly Lady Has Discovered It Acts as Sounding Board. With advancing years a dear old lady has found that her hearing has become somewhat affected. She has not found it necessary to use an ear trumpet as yet, but it is difficult at times to catch all that friends say. Anything said in an undertone is completely lost to her—that is, it was until she hit upon a novel idea. While visiting a friend recently the hostess had pitched her voice almost to the straining point and her vocal organs were getting tired, when "Aunt Sis," as she is affectionately termed, interrupted her by saying: "Please, dearie, hand me my lace head scarf." "Do you feel a draught?" anxiously inquired the hostess, handing over the mantilla. "Not the slightest," said "Aunt Sis" as she adjusted the head covering. "Then why do you wear it? It will make your head tender." "Oh, I think not. You see, the scarcity acts as a sort of sounding board. It keeps out all other sounds except those of the human voice. When I wear this I can hear even a whisper. I can't explain why it is, but it is so nevertheless. I have had lots of fug over it, too. My boys have been taking advantage of my infirmity to whisper to each other. I didn't hear them before I began to wear this scarf, but now I know lots of their secrets and they don't know it. It's a good joke on them." Fish Know Colors: "Fish know colors," said a keeper at the New York Aquarium the other day. "They can distinguish between red and blue, or white and green, as well as you and I. Wait and I'll prove it." He led the way to a tank in which were some red and some yellow and some green fish, and in it were artificial grottoes painted respectively red and yellow and green. The keeper roiled the water with his hand, and the fish fled, the red ones to the red grotto, the yellow ones to the yellow grotto, and the green ones to the green grotto. "They know which color shields them from observation best," said he. "Now I'll change the grottoes, so as to prove my statement a second time." He moved the grottoes to different places in the tanks and again rolled the water. The same thing followed as before. Each fish darted like a shot to the grotto of its own color, where it knew it would be best concealed. To the Beloved. Everything that I made I used to bring me. Was it a song, why, then 'twas a song to sing to you. Was it a story, to you I was telling my story. Ah, my dear, could you hear 'mid the bliss and the glory? Did any one praise me, to you I said it all over: My laughter for you: how we laughed in the days past recover? My tears and my troubles were yours: did any one grieve me. I carried it straight to the love that was sure to relieve me. O my dear, when aught happens, to you I am turning. Forgetting how far you have traveled the day from my yearning. There is no need to tell things to; your house is so lonely; And still I'm forgetting and bringing my tale to you only. The old days are over; how pleasant they were, the fine weather. When youth and my darling and I were at home and together! And still I'm forgetting, ochone, that no longer year me. And turn to you still with my tale, and there's no one to hear me. —Pall Mall Gazette. Fate of the Old Presidents In the autumn of 1901 Mrs. W. of Roxbury spent a few weeks with her daughter in Nova Scotia, returning home shortly before President McKinley was shot, bringing her niece, Bessie F., aged 6 years, home with her. Of course the child heard a good deal of talk in the house about the shooting of the president. One day Bessie said to her aunt; "Aunt Minnie, who is king of the United States?" Her aunt replied; "We have no kings in the United States like you do in your British country. We have presidents. We have an election every four years and elect a new one." "Oh, yes," the child replied; "and then they shoot the old ones, don't they?"—Boston Herald. New City for Egypt. Suakin, on the Red sea, has proved an unsatisfactory port and is to be superseded by a brand-new rival which has been built up out of coral work and desert sand by the Egyptian authorities. The rival is Port Sudan, the latest addition to the cities of the British empire, and an enthusiast says that it is destined to be a place of magnitude and importance in the days when cotton shall have made it the New Orleans of the east. The place has hitherto been called Mersa Sheikh Barud. It is about 680 miles south of Suez and is capable of holding a dozen vessels of moderate size. The entrance is 600 feet across, and the land around is six feet above sea level. Posers for Scholars Twenty words submitted to a spelling bee in Springfield, Mass., in 1846 were given to the high school class at East Liverpool by Supt. Rayman, and it is reported not one in the class correctly spelled every word. Only ten had averages of over 90 per cent. The average of the 124 pupils was $73\frac{1}{2}$ per cent. The words submitted were accidental, accessible, baptism, chirography, characteristic, deceitful, descendant, eccentric evanescent, fierceness, felgnedly, ghastliness, gnawed, helness, hysterics, imbecility, inconceivable, inconvenience inefficient, irresistible. -Pittsburgh Dispatch. SHIELDS FOR TROOPS IN WAR. Their Use Urged by a German Military Writer. A writer in the Militar-Woenchblatt raises anew the question of the use of portable shields for the protection of infantry in the attack, says the Broad Arrow. He writes approvingly of the Japanese spade work in the offensive, the more so because he mentions incidentally, as a matter regarding which there can be no dispute, that the German authorities have long since advocated the use of artificial cover in the attack, and points out that when the ground was frozen or rocky, and the spade could make no impression upon it, the attacking Japanese infantry not infrequently went forward, carrying with them filled sandbags weighing as much as forty pounds. He remarks that if the undoubtedly brave Japanese soldier found it necessary to load himself with so bulky and burdensome a protection when advancing in the open against an intrenched enemy it would seem far better to equip the infantry with a light, handy shield. Furnished with a handle by which to carry it, a loophole to fire through and some arrangement to prevent its falling down, the infantryman would then find himself, like his gunner comrade, protected by a bullet-proof shield. The writer in the Wochenblatt suggests that on the march the shield should be carried on the back, when going into action on the chest, and when advancing to the attack in the left hand, so as to be at once available for use when lying down to fire, both as head cover and rifle rest. YOUR HAIR SHOULD BE DRAB: That is the Fashionable Color, So an Authority Says. "Deep auburn and the drab shades are the fashionable colors in hair this season," said the woman who makes hair coloring a speciality, as placidly as though she were commenting on the state of the weather or the advance style in dress goods. "One of my customers has to my knowledge worn five different colors or shades on her wavy tresses. Having been blessed with medium brown hair by nature she became a ravishing blonde when the fashion for bleaching first came in. "Next she took to titian red after a trip to the art galleries of Europe. Tnen she thought she would be more attractive as a brunette, and now her hair is drab. "The last is by far the most popular of all for the reason that is most difficult to obtain, and then it is pretty generally becoming, and it happens that women who are born with this particular color of hair are almost always clever. "How is it done? Well, in case of a woman whose hair is dark a bleach must first be used before the dye is applied. With women whose hair has turned gray it is a still simpler problem. The color lasts a year, while the head can be washed and even salt water bathing does not affect it."—New York Sun. What Money Will Do. They say that money can not buy The sweetest things in life— Health, heaven, friends, respect, content A loving wife. They say that money can not buy These things for me, alas! But I— Well—I don't know! What bought my private car? Just wealth What bought my lovely yacht, What calls me to lands where health Is found? What pays my special friend, dear Jim, To keep me in such perfect trim? Well—I don't know! What bought the most delightful wife A man could hope to win? What buys her every wish in life—the bothers she dazzles in? And if she can afford me, And I am not adored, you see, Well—I don't know! And heaven? Oh, of course, I don't Expect to get in free; But if the Lord meant what he said Concerning charity, that is, For happiness? Well, money bought this ninety-cent cigar; It bought this chair in which I loll, It bought this private car; It bought this cognac—and, I guess, If all this is not happiness. Not a Good Advertisement. A Welsh judge had before him a case in which a printer sued a pork butcher for the value of a large parcel of paper bags with the butcher's advertisement printed thereon. The printer, having no suitable illustration to embellish the work, thought he improved the occasion by putting an elaborate royal arms above the man's name and address, but ultimately the latter refused to pay. The judge, looking over a specimen, observed that for his part he thought the lion and the unicorn were much nicer than an old fat pig. "O well," answered the butcher, "perhaps your honor likes to eat animal like that, but my customer's don't. I don't kill lions and unicorns—I only kill fat pigs!" Verdict for defendant—New York World. Building Up to Requirements A Kansas City man purchased a city lot with the restriction that he should not build a house on it to cost less than $2,500. After having paid for the lot he decided to build a $1,500 cottage. Before he had completed it the real estate man from whom he had bought the lot threatened to sue him for breach of contract. "This little shack you are building," said the real estate man, "lacks a whole lot of beitg a $2,500 house such as you agreed to build." "Don't form too hasty judgment," replied the owner. 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KANSAS CITY made of the Old Apple Tree" is a very popular dollar by trading at a popular store? A. J. MADDUX Table and Fancy Grocer meats and all Kinds of Produce. that makes the water clear as a Crystal and Healthy. For 50 to 75 cents, "In the shade of the Old Apple not you be popular by trading at a p L. J. M Staple and Fa Meats and all K "In the shade of the Old Apple Tree" is a very popular song—W not you be popular by trading at a popular store? L. J. MADDUX, Staple and Fancy Groceries Meats and all Kinds of Produce. HOME PHONE 784 WEST In an Excuse Book. Because its employees were late a London house provided a book in which the tardy ones were to write excuses. Reasons for lateness were not much varied. At the top of the page one would write "Train delayed," or "Omnibus horse died," as the case might be, and the rest fell into the habit of making ditto marks and letting it go at that. But not long ago one man had a new excuse. He wrote with pride: "Wife had twins." The second slow person that morning was in a great hurry, and did not notice the innovation, but made his customary ditto marks, and the rest of the men on that page followed suit. The excuse book was abolished. Example of the Postage Stamp: The late Judge Andrew Wylie, of Virginia, had a happy gift of illustration. The judge cast in 1860 the only vote for Lincoln that was given in Alexandria, Va. In an address on Lincoln he once illustrated in an odd way the power of perseverance. "Lincoln persevered," he said, "and it is only those who persevere, they who concentrate their energies, who succeed. Don't give three years to journalism and then, discouraged, try the law awhile. Don't learn the grocery business and in a little while take up placer mining or plumbing. Consider, rather, the postage stamp, whose useful depends on its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there." Think What a Family Then! "Well," said the first policyholder, throwing aside his paper, "there is at least one thing we can be thankful for concerning our Mutual friend, Mr. McCurdy." "What's that?" inquired the second policyholder. "That he isn't a Mormon." --- QUINDARO. 530 MINNESOTA AVE 852 FREEMAN AVE Telephone Home W Raymond DIRECTOR rest of Service, Fine Carriage ses, at all Hours. E Enameled Ambulance f d wounded Reasonable. Call at 431 Min as City, Kansay. University College, Normal, Sub-Normal and S Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, local), including piano, organ and and Mechanical), Carpentry, Print Course, Stenography and Typewrit- Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launder- ation, Healthful Climate, Good In- s. prices and all inducements offer NON, A. M., D. D. IDENT, KANSAS uncolored peoplelet set in the dark t and drink muddy bad disease germs. aner Water Eilt r as a Crystal and Healthy. 75 cents. ERIDAN M 8, KANSAS CITY, KANS The Tree" is a very popular song-W popular store? ADDUX, ncy Groceries inds of Produce. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Res. 420 Nebraska ave. Tel. 383 732 SOUTH AMERICAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE Office Hours: From 10 a. m., till 4 p. and from 6 till 9 p. m., C. H. C. JORDAN, M. M., M.L. Here is the Place J. T. Roberts TONSORIAL PARLOR All the Latest Style Hair Cuts, Clos Shave strictly Up-to-Date 438 MINNESOTA AVE. An Old French Sailor. French seamen have a dozen in the person of a centenarian. The sailor belongs alike to the navy to the merchant service, for he serves in both, and it would be difficult to say in which of the two his adventures were the most thrilling. His record includes three shipwrecks, the hand of Navarino, in which he won mention in orders, the blockade of Algeria one capture by brigands, followed by himself and his companions seizing the Spanish ship which captured the oar sair which had captured them. After serving many years before the man he became a master and small owner on his own account. His man is Pierre Loirat. He was born November, 1805, and at 12 he went --- ROOM 8. MISS. LUCY M'GIVNEY Miss Lucy V. McGivney, 452 3rd Ave., Missin N. Y. , writes: "The way Peruna worked in my use was simply marvelous." We have in our files many grateful others from women who have suffered with the symptoms named above. Lack of space prevents our giving more than a testimonial here. It is impossible to even approximate a great amount of suffering which Peruna has relieved, or the number of women who have been restored to health strength by its faithful use. Not Alarmed by the Seethe. We are now in the maelstrom grip a seething vortex of municipal poli- cles. The price of spring vegetables remains firm and the demand is strong, especially for onions. The revailing Montana storm is some- ing adverse to the administration. The vortices of the charybdis are seething. You can see 'em seethe my afternoon. Meanwhile the de- mand for local real estate is firm and strong. The banks have more money and are loaning more money than using any March month in their story. Let the seething vortex be- come still more ebullent.—Helena (Mont.) Independent. ATTACKED THE HEART Awful Neuralgia Case Cured to Stay Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Neuralgia in any form is painful but when it attacks the heart it is frequently fatal. Complicated with indigestion of a form that affected the vital organ it threatened serious consequences in an instance just reported. The case is that of Dr. F. L. Graves, of Pleasanthill, La., who tells of his trouble and cure as follows: I traveled considerably, was exposed all kinds of weather and was irregular in my sleeping and eating. I suppose was the cause of my sickness, at rate, in May, 1905, I had got so bad that I was compelled to quit work and take to my bed. I had a good doctor and took his medicine faithfully but grew worse. I gave up hope of getting better and my neighbors thought I was early going to die. Kept Away From Home. is yoh husban' lookin' foh work?" "Yes!" answered Mrs. Pinkley. He's done foun' out dat it it's less work to go out lookin' foh work dan it is to stay home an' chop wood an' water foh de wash tubs.—Washington Star. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smart-fing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes now shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all drummers, 25c. Trial package, FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y. When Lean Meets Fat. The Stout One—Really, my dear, I was never so embarrassed in all my life. I felt as if I could sink through the floor. The Thin One—I don't wonder. These modern buildings are such flimsy affaires.—Brooklyn Life. May Build a State Fish Car. Attorney General Coleman has rendered an opinion holding that Del Travis, the state fish commissioner, may use a part of the fees obtained from the sale of hunter's licenses in building a state fish car. The law seems to be clear in providing that all of the fees collected by the warden may be used for any purpose to further the interests of the department. Mr. Travis was in doubt about the meaning of the law and wrote to Gov. Hoch. The governor asked for an opinion, and the attorney general holds that the funds may be used for building the fish car. The car will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000, and will be made in the Topeka shops of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company. Corner Stone Laid at Manhattan Corner Stone Laid at Manhattan. The dedicatory exercises and laying of the corner stone of the new court house at Manhattan were conducted by the Kansas Masonic grand lodge. Local Masonic lodges of Riley county assisted. Ancient ceremonies were used. Judge Henry Mason of the Kansas Supreme court delivered the principal address and addresses were made by Senator John E. Hessin and District Judge Sam Kimble. Probably 5,000 people, including the college students, school children and citizens, witnessed the exercises. The city was draped in flags and business was suspended for two hours. The new court house cost $50,000. Manhattan has been without a court house since 1855. An Amateur Cannon. Some workman who were repairing an old engine at the Missouri Pacific shops at Wichita recently caused a noise which made people wonder if a bombardment was taking place. A large rivet in the firebox of an engine would not come out. The workman took a cylindrical piece of steel about five inches in diameter, with a one-inch hole in the middle. This was filled almost half full with black powder. A large piece of steel was used as a bullet. This clumsy cannon was aimed at the end of the rivet. After about twenty shots had been fired the rivet was forced out. The cannon was touched off with a long redhot rod. Mrs. Stanley Has Resigned. Mrs. W. E. Stanley has resigned her position as one of the two women members of the state board of control of charitable institutions. Mrs. Stanley sent her resignation to Governor Hoch about a month ago, but the fact did not leak from the executive office until recently. The governor has accepted the resignation, but has appointed no successor and will not make such an appointment unless he considers it necessary. Mrs. J. M. Lewis of Kinsley is the only acting member of the board now and she probably will be able to handle the work alone. Men Wore Hats in Church. A novel public discussion was held in the Methodist church at Salina before a packed house. The discussion was for the purpose of deciding the question as to whether women shall take their hats off at church service. The men argued that the hats should be removed and the women contended that they should not. The men caused surprise by going to the church and sitting during the first part of the programme with their hats on. In the argument the men won the victory, and hereafter the women's hats will come off. Teach Them How to Shoot. Guatemala has responded to the invitation to send an officer to Fort Riley for instruction in one of our service schools by naming Senor Samuel J. G. Alvex, Jr. He will report on October 15 for instruction in the field artillery subschool. Four Mexican officers will also report at the same time and it is expected that several of the South American countries will be represented with officers to take the course in the cavalry school. Lieutenants Felipe Neri, Alfonso Ramos and Carlos Gonzalez will also be students. Rapid Transit There. All the section men on the 33 miles between Jamestown and Burr Oak have been laid off, except the foreman. A car load of cinders was sent out for this one man to unload. The car was a part of the train from Burr Oak to Jamestown and the single section man stopped the train to throw the cinders off. This delayed the train so long that a number of traveling men assisted him. With their assistance, the train was delayed an hour and a quarter. Another Refinery at Coffeyville The National Oil Refinery company has purchased the site for a refinery at Coffeyville. This company next to the Pure Oil company, is one of the most powerful and successful competitors of the Standard. Ottawa to Have Wedding on Street. A public wedding on Main street at Ottawa during the street fair, the week of May 21, is one of the features planned by Director Gormley of Gormley's band, under whose auspices the carnival will be conducted. Jury Failed to Agree. The case in which Mrs. Emma Wilson was on trial at Fredonia for the murder of Lee Prunty has been dismissed. The jury was out 74 hours and could not agree, one juryman holding out for conviction. 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Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, of Walworth, Wis., writes: "I suffered agonies at every monthly period. Nothing helped me until I took Cardui. Now I can truly say I am cured." Try it. Sold by all Druggists in Western Canada is the amount many farmers will realize from their wheat crop this year. 25 Bushels to the Acre Will be the Average Yield of Wheat. The land that this was grown on cost many of the farmers absolutely nothing, while those who wished to add to the 160 acres the Government grants, can buy land adjoining at from $ to $10 an acre. Climate splendid, school convenient, railways close at hand, taxes low. Send for pamphlet "20th Century Canada" and full particulars regarding rate, etc., to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to the following authorized Canadian Government Agent—J. S. Crawford No. 125 W. Ninth Street Kansas City Missouri (Mention thus paper.) W.L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 SHOES FOR MEN W.L. Douglas $4.00 Gilt Edge Line cannot be equalled at any price. W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ALL PRICES THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOE Makers SOLE AGENTS FOR W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ESTABLISHED JULY 6, 1876. CAPITAL $2,500,000 W.L. DOUGLAS MAKES & SELLS MORE MEN'S $3.50 SHOES THAN ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD. $10,000 REWARD to anyone who can disprove this statement. II could take you into my three large factories at Brockton, Mass., and show you the infants care with which every pair of shoes is made, you would realize why W.L. Douglas $3.50 shoes cost more to make, why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic value than any other $3.50 shoes. W.L. Douglas Strong Made Shoes for Men, $2.50, $2.00, Boye's School & Dress Shoes, $2.50, $2,1.75, $1.50 CAUTION! Last upon leaving W.L. Douglas shoes. Take no substitute. None genuine without his name and price stamped on bottom. Fast Color Eyelids used; they will not wear brassy. Write for Illustrated Catalog. W.L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. Kidney Trouble Causes Weak Backs and a Multitude of Pains and Aches. Col. R. S. Harrison, Deputy Marshal, 716 Common St., Lake Charles, La., says: "A kick from a horse first weakened my back and affected my kidneys. I became very bad, and had to go about on crutches. The doctors told me I had a case of chronic rheumatism, but I could not believe them. from a horse first weakened my back and affected my kidneys. I became very bad, and had to go about on crutches. The doctors told me I had a case of chronic rheumatism, but I could not believe them, and finally began using Doan's Kidney Pills for my kidneys. First the kidney secretions came more freely, then the pain left my back. I want and got another box, and that completed a cure. I have been well for two years." Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Lost His Own Money. Wife—Have you had a bad day, dear? Financier—Yes, I lost over $250,000. and the worst of it is that nearly $100 of that was my own money!—Life. One Hundred Years Since Pike's Peak Was Discovered. Elaborate plans are being made at Colorado Springs to celebrate in truly western style the Centennial of the day when Lieut. Zebulon M. Pike first sighted the peak, which was afterwards the landmark of the hardy pioneer whose wagon train wended its slow way across the plains. The Chicago & North-Western Railway announces extensive preparations for this event on the part of Colorado Springs and Denver, as well as on behalf of the various railway lines. It is understood that the last week in September is to be devoted to a round of festivities to be participated in by ten thousand United States Regulars and a concourse of Indians, representing the various tribes with which the intepid explorer came in contact on his toilsome march of discovery. The National Guards, cadets, veterans, cowboys, pilots, patriotic societies, fraternal societies and citizens generally will also take part in the program, which will include drills by the troops, war dances by the Indians, cowboys' sports, parades and tournaments. Men have missed golden opportunities by merely doing something just to pass away the time. The late Justice Daly, of New York, frequently enlivened the tedium of legal proceeding had before him by his kindly wit. One day a suit was brought before him in which damages were claimed by reason of an assault. Plaintiff had been knocked down by the defendant and severely pummelled which prostrate. One of the witnesses seemed very reluctant to answer the questions put to him on cross-examination, in which he was upheld by the court. "With all due respect to your Honor," complained the attorney for the plaintiff, "the court does not appear to take cognizance of the underlying principle in this case." "In my opinion," replied his Honor, good-naturedly, "the underlying principal in this case is your client, Mr. Attorney."—Harper's Weekly. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Go After Big Game. Until one of the big criminals has put on the stripes the criminals of small degree may well claim that injustice is done them. So long as guilty trustees of these great life insurance companies go free from the disqualifications of the present insurance law the enforcement of the law against smaller criminals is made a mockery. Restitution is a civil matter which concerns only the policyholders. It is in no sense a substitute for the criminal punishment of men who have willfully violated the penal code.—New York World. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Wryup. For children teething from the gums, induces inflammation, allays pain, cures wounds. It Wont Work. He Did Not Remit. Husband—You know, my dear, my devotion to you is unremitting. Wife—Yes, I’ve noticed, that when I’ve been away and wrote to you for money.—Baltimore American. When a laxative is needed, nothing can be more effective than Garfield Tea, which is made of herbs. It cures sick headache, constipation and diseases of liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels; it purifies the blood, cleanses the system and clears the complexion. The poor we have always with us especially poor excuses. WORKING WOMEN Their Hard Struggle Made Easier—Interesting Statements by a Young Lady in Boston and One in Nashville, Tenn. Miss Frankie Orser Miss Pearl Ackers All women work; some in their homes, some in church, and some in the whirl of society. And in stores, mills and shops tens of thousands are on the never-ceasing treadmill, earning their daily bread. All are subject to the same physical laws; all suffer alike from the same physical disturbance, and the nature of their duties, in many cases, quickly drifts them into the horrors of all kinds of female complaints, tumors, ulceration, falling and displacements or perhaps irregularity or suppression, causing backache, nervousness, irritability and lassitude. They especially require an invigorating, sustaining medicine which will strengthen the female organism and enable them to bear easily the fatigues of the day, to sleep well at night, and to rise refreshed and cheerful. How distressing to see a woman struggling to earn a livelihood or perform her household duties when her back and head are aching, she is so tired she can hardly drag about or stand up, and every movement causes pain, the origin of which is due to some derangement of the female organism. Miss F. Orser, of 14 Warrenton Street. Boston, tells women how to avoid such suffering; she writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— "I suffered misery for several years with female irregularities. My back ached; I had bearing-down pains, and frequent headaches; W. N. U., KANSAS CITY, NO.17, 1906. I could not sleep and could hardly drag around. I consulted two physicians without relief, and as a last resort, I tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and to my surprise, every ache and pain left me. I gained ten pounds and am in perfect health." Miss Pearl Ackers, of 327 North Summer Street, Nashville. Tenn. writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "I suffered with painful periods, severe backache, bearing-down pains, pains across the abdomen; was very nervous and irritable, and my trouble grew worse every month. I was told to help me and I decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound. I soon found it was doing me good. All my pains and aches disappeared, and I no longer pays my monthly periods." Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the unfailing cure for all these troubles. It strengthens the proper muscles, and displacement with all its horrors will no more crush you. Backache, dizziness, fainting, bearing-down pains, disordered stomach, moodiness, dislike of friends and society—all symptoms of the one cause—will be quickly dispelled, and it will make you strong and well. You can tell the story of your sufferings to a woman, and receive helpful advice free of cost. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. The present Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and for twenty-five years she has, under her direction and since her decease, been advising sick women free of charge. That the leading medical writers and teachers of all the several schools of practice endorse and recommend, in the strongest terms possible, each and every ingredient entering into the composition of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for the cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia, catarrh of stomach, "liver complaint," gallbladder, gallbladder ulloiness, chronic bowel affections, and a variety of other whatever region, name or nature. It is also a specific remedy for all such chronic or long standing cases of catarrh affections and their resultants, as bronchial, throat and lung diseases (except consumption) accompanied with severe coughs. It is not so good for acute colds and coughs, but for lingering, or chronic cases it is especially efficacious in producing periorbital barkyward, Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, Stoneroot, Mandrake root and Queen's root—all of which are highly praised as remedies for all the above mentioned affections by such eminent medical writers and teachers as Prof. Bartholow, of Jefferson Med. College; Prof. Hare, of the Univ. of Pa.; Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Bennett Med. College, Chicago; Prof. John, M. Soudat, of Cincinnati; Prof. John M. Soudat, M. D. of Cincinnati; Prof. Edwin M. Hare, M. D. of Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, and scores of others equally eminent in their several schools of practice. The "Golden Medical Discovery" is the only medicine put up for sale through druggists for like purposes, that has any such professional endorsement—worth more than any number of ordinary testimonials. Open publicity of its formula on the bottle wrapper is the best possible guaranty of its merits. A glance at this published formula will show that "Golden Medical Discovery" contains no poisonous or harmful agents and no alcohol—chemically pure, triple-refined glycerine instead. Glycerine is entirely unobjectionable and besides is a most useful ingredient in the preparation of all starch as well as bronchial, throat and lung affections. There is the highest medical authority for its use in all such cases. The "Discovery" is a concentrated glyceric extract of native, medicinal roots and is safe and reliable. A booklet of extracts from eminent, medical authorities, endorsing its ingredients mailed free on request. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. The First Stage Coach Into Denver. On the 17th of May, 1859, Denver turned out to welcome the first through coach of what was destined to grow into the "Overland Mail," an enterprise which, for sheer American pluck and daring, must be forever linked with the fame of the "Pony Express." Red shirts drifted to the outskirts of the hamlet and dotted the hills around. Hard-faced bartenders made ready for the "hottest night that ever tore the camp loose." The artillery of holster and saddle-boot was unlimbered for an ecstatic fusillade. There was a lively betting in dust and nuggets that the first through stage had been gathered in by Indians, with takers as eager to stake their faith that the scalps of driver and guard would come through intact. At length a swirl of dust showed far down the trail. It grew into a yellow cloud and crept toward the eager hamlet. Then six mules, stretched out on the gallop, emerged from the curtain and behind them was the lumbering, swaying stage come safely through, on time, and Denver was in touch with the world where men wore white shirts and lived in real houses. The cheers that roared a welcome to this heroic enterprise were echoed in every western town which hoped and longed for a link of its own with the home county, "way back east."—"The Story of the Overland Mail," in The Outing Magazine for April. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Safe. An official in the land office at Washington relates how Dr. Whipple, for a long time Bishop of Minnesota, once undertook to hold religious services near an Indian village in one of the western states. It appears that the bishop's effects were scattered about the "lodge," and, when about to go out, he asked the chief if it were safe to leave them there while he went to the village for service. "Plenty safe," grunted the Indian; "no white man in a hundred miles from here." -Harper's Weekly. Must Ask Aldrich "Senator," she asked, "do you believe in foreordination?" "If you will pardon me," replied the statesman, "I prefer not to answer that question, as I have never had occasion to ask Aldrich about it."—Chicago Record-Herald. "Why are you bowing to that man? Do you know him?" asked Madge in surprise. "Yes," said her chum, "he walked over me so many times getting out between acts at the theater last night that we got real well acquainted."—Detroit Free Press. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS' FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKACME This shop discontinued the use of our medicine. The public may rely on these of imitations, sold only in bequests. NEWS OF THE WEEK Most Important Happenings of the Past Seven Days. Interesting Items Gathered from All parts of the World Condensed Into Small Space for the Benefit of Opr Readers. San Francisco Earthquake. Street cars have begun running on several cross-town lines in San Francisco. The first building permit issued in San Francisco since the earthquake was for a 12 story steel structure, and was issued to Thomas McGee. Kansas City's theatrical benefit netted $6,500 for the San Francisco sufferers. Secretary Taft has suggested to Gov. Pardee, of California, that in order to avoid legal complications a formal request should be made for the use of United States troops in San Francisco. So great is the quantity of supplies arriving at San Francisco that cities and towns of the state have been asked to hold copsignments for awhile. Orders have been issued by the officials of the Carnegie Steel company making contracts for structural material destined for San Francisco "emergency orders" and giving precedence over all other contracts. A map recently published in San Francisco of the burned district shows an area covering 453 city blocks. It is estimated that the buildings destroyed number 60,000. The revised figures from Santa Rosa, Cal., show 51 dead, 63 injured and seven missing. A well-known engineer states that the area devastated by the fire in San Francisco approximates 10,000 acres, about 15 square miles. The distribution of all supplies at San Francisco has been placed in the hands of the quartermaster's department of the United States army. It is estimated that 300,000 people have left San Francisco. The work of removing the ruins in the business district of San Francisco is proceeding rapidly and arrangements are crystallizing for the construction of a new and greater city. There were 61 churches of all denominations destroyed in the recent earthquake and fire in San Francisco. The empress dowager of China has sent a check for $50,000 to the American legation for the San Francisco sufferers and is sending $20,000 to the Chinese of that city. The restrictions preventing general access to San Francisco have removed and all persons having business in the city are allowed to go in. Miscellaneous. An attempt was recently made to blow up the house where former President Loubet, of France, is passing his Easter vacation. Twenty-nine special trains arrived in New Orleans in one day recently laden with Confederate veterans to attend the reunion. Naval Inspector Morgan reports from San Francisco that the warships being constructed at the Union Iron works were uninjured by the earthquake. Proceedings in involuntary bankruptcy have been started against John Alexander Dowie in Chicago. The claims involved amount to $7,000. The suit threatens to disrupt Zion City. Gov. Folk has ordered the withdrawal of the militia which has been maintaining order in Springfield since the recent lynching. The Kansas democratic state convention at Topeka recently nominated a strong ticket with former Senator W. A. Harris as candidate for governor; Hugh Farrelly, for lieutenant governor, and David Overmyer for attorney general. The platform declares for the enforcement of all laws, for a two cent fare and the abolition of railroad passes. Richmond, Va., has been selected by the Confederate veterans as the place for holding the reunion next year. The present officers of the organization were reelected. At the suggestion of Lord Cromer, the English agent in Egypt, the British garrison there is being strengthened. The steamer Buckman from Seattle with supplies for San Francisco was struck by a tidal wave off Cape Blanco and almost overwhelmed recently. It was supposed the wave was caused by subteranean disturbances. William A. Brewer, $^{1,2}$, formerly president of the Washington Life Insurance company, has been indicted by the New York grand jury for perjury in connection with the companys reports to the state superintendent of insurance in 1903. Suits have been filed at Austin, Texas to forfeit the charters of the Forth Worth Live Stock exchange, the Fort Worth Stock Yards company and Armour & Co., for violation of the anti-trust laws. A serious outbreak of the plague has occurred in northern India. Kansas City firemen have contributed $218 for the relief of San Francisco firemen. The Telegraph and Telephone company of America, capitalized at $30,000,000 has gone into the hands of a receiver. King Edward, Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William will meet at Darmstadt, capital of the grand duchy of Hesse, during the first week of September. The deaths in Kansas numbered 10,457, last year while the births were 14,868. THE CHOICE OF PAINT. Fifty years ago a well-painted house was a rare sight; to-day an unpainted house is rarer. If people knew the real value of paint a house in need of paint would be "scarcer than hen's teeth." There was some excuse for our forefathers. Many of them lived in houses hardly worth preserving; they knew nothing about paint, except that it was pretty; and to get a house painted was a serious and costly job. The difference between their case and ours is that when they wanted paint it had to be made for them; whereas when we need paint we can go to the nearest good store and buy it, in any color or quality ready for use. We know, or ought to know by this time, that to let a house stand unpainted is most costly, while a good coat of paint, applied in season, is the best of investments. If we put off the brief visit of the painter we shall in due time have the carpenter coming to pay us a long visit at our expense. Lumber is constantly getting scarcer, dearer and poorer, while prepared paints are getting plentier, better and less expensive. It is a short-sighted plan to let the valuable lumber of our houses go to pieces for the want of paint. For the man that needs paint there are two forms from which to choose; one is the old form, still favored by certain unprogressive painters who have not yet caught up with the times—lead and oil; the other is the ready-for-use paint found in every up-to-date store. The first must be mixed with oil, driers, turpentine and colors before it is ready for use; the other need only be stirred up in the can and it is ready to go on. To buy lead and oil, colors, etc., and mix them into a paint by hand is, in this twentieth century, about the same as refusing to ride in a trolley car because one's grandfather had to walk or ride on horseback when he wanted to go anywhere. Prepared paints have been on the market less than fifty years, but they have proved on the whole so inexpensive, so convenient and so good that the consumption today is something over sixty million gallons a year and still growing. Unless they had been in the main satisfactory, it stands to reason there would have been no such steady growth in their use. Mixed paints are necessarily cheaper than paint of the hand-mixed kind, because they are made in a large way by machinery from materials bought in large quantities by the manufacturer. They are necessarily better than paints mixed by hand, because they are more finely ground and more thoroughly mixed, and because there is less chance of the raw materials in them being adulterated. No painter, however careful he may be, can ever be sure that the materials he buys are not adulterated, but the large paint manufacturer does know in every case, because everything he buys goes through the chemist's hands before he accepts it. Of course there are poor paints on the market (which are generally cheap paints). So there is poor flour, poor cloth, poor soap; but because of that do we go back to the hand-mill, the hand-loom and the soap-kettle of the backwoods No, we use our common sense in choosing goods. We find out the reputation of the different brands of flour, cloth and soap; we take account of the standing of the dealer that handles them, we ask our neighbors. So with paint; if the manufacturer has a good reputation, if the dealer is responsible, if our neighbors have had satisfaction with it, that ought to be pretty good evidence that the paint is all right. "Many men of many kinds"— Many paints or many kinds; but while prepared paints may differ considerably in composition, the better grades of them all agree pretty closely in results. "All roads lead to Rome," and the paint manufacturers, starting by different paths, have all the same object—to make the best paint possible to sell for the least money, and so capture and keep the trade. There is scarcely any other article of general use on the market to-day that can be bought with anything like the assurance of getting your money's worth as the established brands of prepared paint. The paint you buy today may not be like a certain patent medicine, "the same as you have always bought," but if not, it will be because the manufacturer has found a way of giving you a better article for your money, and so making more sure of your next order. P. G. Spelling Reform The name of Andrew Carnegie appears to stand at the head of a long list identified with the spelling reform movement, though aside from his undoubted ability to successfully unance it, he may not be its most prominent factor. The revival of a simplification and a clarification of our orthography starts again the pleasantries with which previous attempts along the same lines have been greeted. But it is after all a serious matter. It has behind it some, even most, of the prominent literary men, scholars, publishers, lexicographers and so forth of the present day. They are the men who have made the deepest study of the language, who have familiarized themselves with its strength and its weaknesses, and they are in hearty accord as to the need, or at least the desirability, of reform—Boston Transcript. Will He Stay There. "I see that they admit that young Willie Hoppe is the greatest living billiard player," "Hopped right to the front, eh?" "Yes, but Willie stay there?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The government will admit free of duty supplies from China and Vancouver tendered for the relief of San Francisco Chinese. Seventy Danish fishermen are believed to have been lost in the reported foundering of three trawlers off Iceland recently. It has been announced by officers of the Colorado Fuel company that 19 miners were killed in the explosion which occurred in that company's mine at Quarto. New York insurance companies announce their intention to assist in rebuilding San Francisco by loaning their millions of surplus for realty improvement there. The supreme court has advanced the hearing of the Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone cases and will hear them the first Tuesday in October. The Anglo-Tibetan treaty has been signed at Pekin which provides for the recognition by Great Britain of the protectorate of China over Tibet. The first corps of civil engineers sent to construct railroads in the Philippines left Kansas City recently for Seattle whence they will sail for Manila. Italians, French and Greeks won the rowing contests in the Olympic games at Athens recently. The Americans and English led in the swimming races. All the books and papers of the Iowa Christian Endeavor union were burned recently while in transit from Red Oak to Marshalltown. The records from the organization up to the present were destroyed. A tornado swept the town of Bellevue, Tex., recently. Twelve persons were reported killed. Labor conditions in France are rapidly approaching the point where open rebellion against the law is common. Already the troops have been assaulted by striking miners. The government is suppressing the facts. Agents of the American Insurance company of Boston have been directed to write no new business until the company finds out the extent of its losses in California. The net earnings of the steel trust for the first three months of 1906 are officially reported to be $36,634,490, an increase of $13,608,594 over the first quarter of last year. The interior department has taken every producing oil lease owned by Guffey & Galy in the Indian territory because of violations of the rulings of the department. Erich Muenter, instructor in German at Harvard, and formerly of the Kansas university, has been arrested charged with the murder of his wife. The National Congress of Mothers which was to have held a session in Los Angeles in May has been indefinitely postponed owing to the disaster in San Francisco. Judge Abner Smith, Jerome V. Pierce, G. F. Sorrow and F. E. Creelman were recently indicted in connection with the affairs of the defunct Bank of America of Chicago. Congressional. The bill disposing of the affairs of the Indians in Indian territory, known as the "Five Tribes bill," has been signed by the president. Senator Spooner spoke for three hours in the senate recently on the railroad rate bill in reply to Senator Bailey. The president sent a special message to congress recently urging the immediate appropriation of money for repairs at the Mare Island navy yard in order that employment may be provided for persons in San Francisco. The government will admit free of duty supplies from China and Vancouver tendered for the relief of San Francisco Chinese. The senate has passed a resolution appropriating $1,500,000 for San Francisco sufferers. Personnel. Brig. Gen. Edward W. Serrell, a noted civil and military engineer is dead in New York aged 80 years. He first surveyed the canal routes across the Isthmus of Panama for the government. He also built the Hoosac tunnel and the Niagara suspension bridge. Lieut. Gov. Herriott has announced his withdrawal from the Iowa gubernatorial race. The body of John Paul Jones was laid to rest recently with fitting ceremonies in a marble crypt in Bancroft hall, Annapolis, Md. President Roosevelt and Ambassador Jusserand made addresses. Walter Wellmau, who will attempt to reach the North pole by balloon, sailed from New York for Europe recently. He will start in his airship from Spitzerberg Capt. Richmond P. Hobson has been nominated for congress in the Sixth Alabama district. An exurraordinary story has been published in London from a Russian correspondent asserting that Father Gapon has been hanged by revolutionists who overheard him admit he was acting as a spy for the police. After much hesitation Emperor Nicholas has decided to go to St. Petersburg and personally open the first Russian parliament May 10. Prof. John Knowles Paine, director of the musical department of Harvard university and a composer of note, is dead of pneumonia. Gen. Luke E. Wright, first United States ambassador to Japan, has started for his new post of duty and expects to assume his duties June 1. George Fletcher, aged 118 years, the oldest British subject, is dead in Ireland. TRIUMPHANT RESUL DR. 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