The Rising Son

Rising Son It Pays to Advertise in the Rising Son for it Reaches More Homes of Colored Peop.e than any other Paper in the State. THE NEGRO DENIES THAT HE AS- SAULTED MRS. ETTER OR HELEN BEAN. Although Positively Identified, He Says He Was Not in the City the Day Mrs. Etter Was Attacked— His Alibi to Be Investigated. The case of James Eckles, the negro who is under arrest charged with assaulting three or four women in the northeast part of the city, is puzzling the police as well as the office of the prosecuting attorney. Mrs. D. C. Etter, who says she was assaulted on the morning of December 12, on Giadstone avenue, near Thompson avenue, went to the prosecutor's office this morning, and in the presence of Geo. Whitsett and several police officers positively identified Eckles as her assailant. Mr. Whitsett called Mrs. Etter's attention to the punishment that might follow conviction of the crime of which Eckels is charged, which is death, and then asked her if she were still positive of Eckels's identity. She replied: "I am positive; there can be no mistake." Miss Helen Bean, who says she was assaulted on last Sunday night, was not so positive that Eckels was the man, while Miss Jessie Crosswhite, who was stopped by a negro in the same part of town, was sure that Eckels was not the man who had detained her. "No," she said, "I am positive he is not the man." The Defense of Eckels. On the other hand Eckels persists in his plea of innocence and he says that he will have no trouble of convincing the police of their mistake so that he will be released without so much as the formality of a trial. On the night on which Mrs. Etter says he assaulted her, Eckels says he was in Centerview, Mo., rabit and quail hunting. His written statement as to his whereabouts when the young women say they were assaulted follows as given to Mr. Whitsett this morning: My name is James Eckels. I live at 3403 Windsor avenue. I left Kansas City on the first Friday in December, 1903, for Holden. I know it was the first Friday because the lodge to which I belong (Emanuel lodge No. 5, Knights of Pythias), met on the first Thursday and I went to Holden the day after. I was there nearly two weeks. I got back either Tuesday or Wednesday just preceding the third Thursday in December, 1903. I know this because my lodge met on the third Thursday in December. I am positive I was not in Kansas City on December 12, 1903. On last Sunday, I was home all day and all night, except in the morning about 6 o'clock, when I made a fire in H. S. Hadley's furnace. Then I went home and had breakfast and greased my dog. About 9 o'clock a. m. I went to the drug store at the corner of Askew and St. John avenues and bought a paper. I went straight back home. I did not leave home again until 6 o'clock the next morning. JAMES ECKELS. We hope yo ar' not guilty, and can prove yo innocense. What Some People Believe. There are probably more people in the world to-day who believe with Prof. Lowell that Mars is inhabited, and also that it will be reached some day by some kind of wireless telegraphy than there were a hundred years ago who believed that men would ever travel at the rate of thirty miles an hour. ECHOES OF THE TEACHERS' AS SOCIATION. Professor Hereford left St. Joseph with his new bride, a man sustained and honored by the State. Prof. J. H. Phelham, of Hannibal, voiced the only alliance of education with physical training. Crossland, Bruce and Cohran imbued with the same spirit that controlled selfish, un-Godlike Cohron sent in their esecret resolutions against Prof. Herriford, but Prof. Baldwin, of Kansas City, sat down on them. Then they tucked their tails like cur dogs, found their kennels and went out to bark for the honest dog. It was the concensus of opinion of the delegates of the Teachers' Association that any principal will double itself in twenty-five years (Bruce) could murder more Mother English's in an allotted time than any dean in the United States. Prof. J. D. Bowser handled his subject with a masterly hand. Prof. J. H. Kenner made this session in spite of the odds made against him, one of the most successful ever held—hence his re-election. Rev. E. M. Cohron by his equal applause to the papers of Professors Bowser and Pelham, widely different in their ideas of education showed that Rev. Gentleman (?) was not sincere, ignorant or a demagogue. Prof. Herriford taught poor old Jack Crossland that there were others outside of St. Joseph who knew there were parks and lanes in our city—the burden of his forced welcome address. Crossland sought an interview, so says a teacher, with the editor of the Speculator at his home. Yes, he had it. In our next issue we shall tell you what he said and how it came about. Prof. J. W. Daniel, of Lincoln Institute, is anxious for harmony in St. Joseph. He makes his plea on christian principles. That is well, but if Bro. Daniel can convince us of the Christian life of Cohron and Crossland. The Spectator will bow in reverence to his opinion. A. R. Chinn is ever loyal to his friends. As in boyhood, now in honor and manhood sincere. Bruce was snubbed in the Teachers' Association, because of can't. Don't try to wrong religion—God won't stand for it. Prof. Vernon is a strong man. He stands for manhood and knows the worth of a man. The teachers showed their good sense by not going to the Bruce-Crossland-Cobron dictated, selfish banquet. Be Men. American Apples in Germany. The present year has witnessed a great increase in the imports of American apples into Germany. For the first eight months of 1903 the imports were 3,696 metric tons of 2,294 pounds each, against 214 tons and 543 tons during the same months of 1902 and 1901. Of American dried fruit, baked and simply preserved, the German imports for the same period were 25,251 tons, against 11,981 and 12,060 tons, respectively, in 1902 and 1901. The General's Tribute Sir John Pennyfather, an old-time "swearing general" of the British army, is the subject of this story: "His regiment was his home and all ranks in it were to him his children. It had lost heavily in the battle Meeanee and as he looked upon its thinned ranks that evening he fairly broke down. Intensely proud of what they had done that day and with tears coursing down his cheeks, he said to them: 'I can't make you a speech, my lads, but, by you, you are all gentlemen.'" THE MUSICIAN BILLY McCLAIN, The Star. Artistic comic operatic extravaganza probably best describes the coming attraction at the Auditorium, which will open there Sunday Matinee for one week's engagement, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday afternoons. The organization is known as "The Smart Set," and the production sets forth that the entertainment may be classed as "Southern Enchantment." "The Smart Set" comes to Kansas City with an enviable record in New York and Boston. It appealed to the most fashionable audiences of the two great cities and practically became a fad in the East. Scenically it is promised that absolutely nothing shall be lacking, the three acts and seven elaborate scenes abounding in the artistic. Appreciating a genuine novelty supported by adquate capital, the theatre patrons of discernment usually counts these two elements as tantamount to a superb prodlection in the theatricals and the ordinary simply intensifies the yearning of fr divertissement. 1900 MADAME CORA DALEY. Is the equal of Black Patti Cotton Boll Weevil. The weevil, which is blasting the cotton bolls in Texas, traveled over two hundred miles across burning sands and desolate wastes from the nearest cotton fields south of the Rio Grande. One pair of cotton boil weevils will produce in a season 134,000,000 full grown weevils, which must subsist exclusively on cotton. Life in Solar System. A supply of energy, particular elements, change of temperature, and abundance of water are necessary to life, as it is known. Scientific scrutiny has not discovered the equivalent of these necessities in any one of the members of the solar system. Therefore F. J. Allen claims that there can be no sure life as ours on any of the heavenly bodies but life may exist under their conditions for aught that is known. A WISE HOUSEMAID— Brushes the rest and covers it with dust cloths. While the dust settles she is cleaning the windows. She dusts furniture first with damp then with dry cloths. For window frames and latches she uses a flat paint brush. Covering a soft broom with a clean cloth, she brushes the ceiling and walls. Puts as much furniture as possible outside the room before beginning to sweep. A polished floor she wipes well with a damp cloth, then rubs thoroughly with a dry one. Cushions are thoroughly beaten and rugs and covers well shaken out of doors before rearranging them. Vases and washable ornaments she soaks a few minutes in water, to which a little soap powder has been added. Soaks newspapers in cold water, squeezes them, tears into bits and sprinkles on the floor to prevent dust flying. Spots or finger marks on white wood-work she removes with a cloth wrung out of warm water and dipped in prepared chalk. In cleaning mirrors she uses whiting and water, to which a little ammonia has been added, afterward polishing with dry whiting. After sweeping she rubs the carpet well with a cloth, wrung out of clean ammonia water—one tablespoonful to two quarts of water. If there is marble to be cleaned she makes a paste of whiting, water and a little ammonia, and rubs it on, rinsing with clean water and polishing with powdered pumice stone and water. FROM THE PENCIL'S POINT. Most people are good nurses when it comes to nursing animosity. The charming young widow looks out for No. 1 by looking out for No. 2. When it comes to stepping into a fortune no man objects to putting his foot in it. When a woman marries she not only takes a man's name but everything else he has. When you hear a man speak of a baby as "it" you can safely bet that he's a bachelor. Some men work overtime in trying to lay up something for the rainy days of their grandchildren. The female who is homely enough to stop a clock isn't a success when it comes to stopping a street car. Love may laugh at locksmiths, but it never even gives the poor instalment collector a pleasant look. In contemplating what he has done for others the average man is apt to overlook what others have done for him. While the proper study of mankind is man there is more fun in studying woman, yet the longer man studies her the less he knows. Nothing is calculated to jar a woman like the masculine attention bestowed upon another woman with an inferior wardrobe. BRO. DICKEY'S SUNDAY SAYINGS. No one kin git lost on der road ter heaven. De good Lawd blazes it wid stars. Mrs. Martha Woods, also Miss Rosa Carter are on the sick list. Miss Florence Tabbott and Miss Emma Hayden is on the sick list. Mr. Samuel Ewing and his daughter spent several days in Higinsville. Mrs. Daisy Britt and Miss Allie Madison of Higginsville spent Sunday here. Miss Shrong died last week at Mrs. Mosby's and was carried to Dover for burial. Mrs. Lucy Davis and her son Roy returned from Kansas City Monday morning. Mr. James Gates was called from Independence to the bed-side of his sick wife. Mr. Henery Anderson's daughter died Friday morning and was buried at Oak Grove. Mrs. Jerry Freeman was out to church Sunday. We judge from that her mother must be better. Mr. and Mrs. John Shelds of Kansas City were down a few days ago to visit Mrs. Booker her mother and while here subscribed for the Rising Son. Quarterly meeting was held at St. John's M. E. church on the 10th. Presiding Elder Smith preached morning and night. Rev. A. A. Gilbert preached at 3 o'clock. We must have a meeting for the purpose to buy a place to build a hall the last place has been taken from us; we must have a hall. We had $200 subscribed for us a few days ago and we ought to raise $2,000 to build a nice hall. During the last year there were four members of the Old Men's club pass away. They were as follows; Mr. Henry Waters, Jackson Walker, Leander Ford, Alexander Frazer. The president did not have the annual meeting this year, but he will have a meeting in the near future. Electra Chapter No. 1, will give an entertainment on the 11th of February. You will see programme in the future; members are all requested to meet on the 18th, at Mrs. H. M. Walker's house at 3 o'clock. Every member is expected to be present. Mrs. Martha Burton, of Kansas City came to visit Queen Ann's court, while here and called on Mrs. H. M. Walker who has been quite ill for the last 5 months, but is now improving considerably under the treatment of Dr. J. D. Ball. He is one of the best physicians we have among us and he ought to be patronized by the colored people. We recommend his to everyone. Some of our subscribers listen to our request and paid up, and some paid no attention; those that paid no attention will not get no paper until you do; those that paid up there subscription their names are as follows: Mr. Dan Green, Isaac Jones, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Lucy Williams, Mrs. Lula Colley and Mrs. Emma Caves. You all know this is the only paper that publishes your marriages, deahts NUMBER 42 and mirths and other important things and still you don't want to pay for it. Some day I will publish your names on the dead head list, so every body will know who I am talking about. SOMETHING WONDERFUL! A Silver Offering is Expected to be Given at the Door at Services. Given at the Door at Services. This little 9-year-old boy from Atlanta is a marvel. He preaches, lectures and answers almost any question you may ask him from the Bible. He never went to school a day in his life, but truly he has been taught of God. He began to preach before the THE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR age of three. The newspapers say he is the boy Exegete. He startles the wisest men North, South, East and West with his profound knowledge of the Scriptures, Come and Hear Him at ALLEN CHAPEL, Tenth and Charlotte streets, Beginning THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1904 Doors open at 7:30; services at 8 p.m. Potash from Sunflowers Potash is obtained from the ash of sunflower stalks; the proportion is about one-third of potash to the total ash left after burning. A yellow dye is made from the flower of the plant. The fiber can be worked into a silk material. Electricity for the Poor. The electric power which is now being supplied to many of the poorest families of France to run their looms also supplies light and heat, so that these families are in this respect better off than most of the well to do. The only heavy cut necessary in making the ship canal across Scotland from the German sea to the Atlantic, near Glasgow, will be one at Loch Lomond, averaging 200 feet deep for one and three-quarter miles. In the remainder of the route the average will be fifty feet. Electricity for Street Cars The first demonstration of the scientific practicability of the electric current for the propulsion of street cars was made at Richmond, Va., but fifteen years ago. Today there are nearly 1,000 systems, with more than 25,000 miles of track. Are You Honest? Are you really honest? If a package worth a dollar or two were left at your house by mistake, and you knew the error would never be discovered, would you keep the package and say to yourself that it isn't your business to correct other people's blunders? - Somerville Journal. RELIGIOUS COMMENT Be True. I thou must thyself be true; If thou the truth wouldn't teach; Thy soul must overflow; If thou another soul would reach; It needs the overflow of heart Horatius Bonar. QUIET HOUR The Law of Christ. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ—Galatians 6:2. I take it that no man's life can be consistent or can accomplish anything worth while unless it follows a law, unless it obeys some principle, clearly understood, firmly grasped, faithfully adhered to. I take it, too, that no man's life is understandable unless you go beneath the surface and discover this law. It is the law behind the outward life which gives color and character to everything a man does. Now, what was the dominating impulse, the ruling principle of Christ's life, manifesting itself through everything He said and did? Add incident to incident, examine into each, and what is apparent? It is that Jesus felt himself standing underneath the burdens of the world into which he had come. As he went his way, meeting people of all sorts and conditions, his quick sympathy transferred all their sorrows and cares and infinities to himself. In Peter's house, in the house of Jairus, in the home at Bethany, he made the burdens of the household his own. By Jacob's well he finds a woman who seems to us at first flippant and careless. But our Lord recognizes that the light laugh disguises a deep concern about her spiritual condition and he makes that concern his concern. Every joke that gallued humanity chafed his shoulders. It was as a burden bearer that Israel's great prophet thought of him when he said, "The Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." It was as a burden bearer that John the Baptist spoke of him, "Behold the Lamb of God, who beareth away the sins of the world." The law of Christ was to bear others' burdens. He came to do the will of God by bearing the burdens of men. When we speak of Christ as the Son of Man we mean that he is the representative man. When St. John speaks of him as the Word of God he means that he is the expression of God's intention for each of us. The will of God for him, then, must be the will of God for us. The law of his life must be the true law for every life. Your life is fitted, in God's providence, to grow and flower and bear fruit only under this law of Christ. Deny that law, evade it, and you must suffer the penalty which comes from broken law—a crippled and limited existence. Bring your life into correspondence with it and your life must take on something of the beauty and dignity and power which you find in the life of Christ. When things are uncongenial, when you cannot get along with people, when they irritate you—before you find fault with your environment book within yourself. Ask yourself whether you are fulfilling Christ's law for your life. Are you bearing the burdens of these people? "In a sense I am," you say, "They make life a burden for me." But that is not the question. There is no more virtue in bearing burdens you cannot help than in paying taxes or catching measles. Are you fulfilling this law in the sense in which Christ fulfilled it, voluntarily and sympathetically? Penetrate these lives, get at their unknown burdens, get underneath them, and the chances are you will find that God has evidently put you where you are that you might fulfill the law of your life. The bearing of others' burdens is the secret by which we find our own lives. There are people so engrossed with their own burdens that they have no eyes for others more heavily burdened than they. It is a pity; for to help them bear those burdens would be to lighten their own. This is Christ's law: "Take my yoke upon you"—the burdens of others, their infiltriates and sorrows and sins—and ye shall find rest."—Rev. Henry Everton Cobb, D. D. A Passion for Forgiveness. The statement is not too strong that "the passion for forgiveness is universal to religion." Not only are prayer and hymns in the higher types of religion instinct with the desire for forgiveness, it is also pathetically expressed in primitive religions by sacrifice and offering. It is found everywhere in the literature of religion. What is meant by the desire for forgiveness? It means that we desire to stand on the same terms with God as if we had never done wrong. To consciously receive the forgiveness of sins is to receive and retain the impressions upon our inmost souls that God loves us and gives us his smile and peace, though we have been trans- gressors—that he is on our side, though we have done wrong and have wandered into forbidden paths. There is forgiveness, the Psalmist reminds us, with God; an inexhaustible store from which sinners may draw. And how blessed to know that the Lord is "good and ready to forgive." There is forgiveness—full, free and immediate—through Jesus Christ. "Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world." "Be Ye Doers of the Word." Many there be who stand just outside the kingdom of God waiting. They have many things to commend them. They are not wicked. They have no vices. They are not unbelievers. They are not ignorant of the fundamental teachings of Christianity, and what is more, they give their assent to them. They know the way, and have heard the voice of the Lord calling them. They have a desire to be saved, and still they wait. They cannot be saved until they make up their minds to do the work of the Lord. A Christian minister said to a lady who is growing old. "Why do you not become a Christian and unite with the church?" Her answer was, "It is an important matter not to be entered into without careful consideration." "True," said the minister, "but if you spend all your life considering the matter, what will it avail?" The same minister recently said to a young man, "I have come to invite you to join the church and become a Christian." He replied, "I thank you for the invitation and for the interest you take in me; and I will think about it." He has never gone any further, and never will till he shall make up his mind to do the will of God. Thousands stand outside the gate thinking about it. Good seed has been planted. The harvest does not ripen because those who have heard the Word are content to be hearers only, at least for the present. It is not for want of knowledge or conviction or feeling, but for want of action. Men and women are not willing to do what they know to be their duty. The prodigal thought and felt and was sad. Deep down in his heart he heard the voice which said, "Arise, and go home." He responded, saying, "I will arise and go to my father." And he arose and went to his father. He became a deer of the Word. Nothing is done till this is done. Many persons have abandoned evil habits, begun to attend worship in the house of the Lord and to read the Bible and contribute to the support of the Gospel. They intend to identify themselves with the cause of Christ. But what does an this signify if they never act? Amiel says, "That which is not finished is nothing." It is not some great thing that is required. One is not called on to write a great book, to demonstrate a difficult proposition in mathematics, or to execute a difficult piece of music. It is all contained in one word. Submit to God. Obey God. Be a doer of the Word. Every one can do it. Every one ought to do it. No one can be right without it. Practice Righteousness. Practice ever truth and uprightness till the cold grave, and deviate not a finger's breadth from God's ways! Then wilt thou, as on a green meadow, go through thy pilgrimage of life; then cant thou, without fear and dread, look death in the face; then will the sickle and the plow be light in thy hand; then canst thou sing over the water jug, as if it were filled with wine. But to the scoundrel is everything full of trouble, do what he may; the devil drives him to and fro, leaving him no rest. The beautiful spring smiles not for him, the fields of corn wave not with joy for him; he is a lover of lies and deceit; he cares for nothing but gold; the wind in the wood, the leaf on the tree, whisper horror to his heart, and he finds no rest in the grave after life is over.— Holly. Finding the Day's Mercles. If any one should give me a dish of sand, and say there were particles of iron in it, I might look with my eyes for them and search for them with my clumsy fingers, and be unable to find them; but let me take a magnet and sweep through it, and how it would draw to itself the most invisible particles by the mere power of attraction! The unthankful heart, like my finger in the sand, discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day, and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find in every hour some heavenly blessings; only the iron in God's sand is gold.—Oliver Wendell Holmes. Shattering Idols. The priests of an idol temple in India offered Mahmoud, the Image Breaker, a princely sum, if he would spare their idol. He was deaf to their entreaties, seized a hammer, and struck the idol one blow. To his amazement, from the shattered image there rained down at his feet a shower of pearls and other precious stones — treasures of fabulous value, which had been hidden within it! If he had spared the idol he would have lost all this wealth. So let us not spare our idols. If we shatter them there will rain about our hearts the very treasures of heaven, the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. Charity begins at home, but if it remains there it is un-chartable. WOULD RATHER BE EXCUSED. FREE TRADE BAR CUBA Uncle Sam—"Thanks, but I don't feel like taking a drink; anyhow, not out of that bottle. Besides, I've got some business to attend to." WOULD WORK HARM EFFECT OF CANADIAN RECIPROC Y UPON OUR AGRICULTURE. With Free Access to This Market the Competition of Cheaper Wheat Grown in the Northwest Would Drive American Farmers Out of Business. The cost of transportation from Manitoba to Liverpool is so much greater than that of flour from the Western American states to the same point that there is no profit in exporting it. That is why Canadians are asking for reciprocity. It is not to benefit American millers by any means, but to aid Canadian farmers. Millers want Canadian grain because they can buy it cheaper than American, not because it will keep up prices or lessen competition. If the farmers in Manitoba could sell their wheat in American markets, have it ground in American mills and exported to Liverpool with American flour, then it would surely compete with our wheat or flour in that market, add to the supply and tend directly to lower prices. So long as the cost of transportation is as great as at present it cannot be sold below American grain, and so does not affect its value abroad. It is the surplus of Russia, India and Argentina that furnishes the strongest competition. That is why a duty on Manitoba wheat aids materially in keeping up the price of American wheat. There is another point of view to this question. The Canadian Northwest is an immense territory, in which wheat could be grown to supply the world's requirements were it under cultivation. As yet this vast territory is a wilderness with only a few towns and settlements. Land is very cheap, because its products can not be gotten to market at a profit. The nearest market at present is WOULD RATHER FREE TR Uncle Sam—"Thanks, but I don't feel of that bottle. Besides, I've go Liverpool, and the distance is so great and the facilities for transportation so limited that settlers prefer the Northwestern States in which to grow grain and build a home. Now with the American markets free to the farmers of Manitoba these wild lands would soon be settled up, and their productive capacity enormously increased. The result would be the same to the wheat growers of the Middle West and Western States as was their settlement to the wheat growers of the Eastern States. They would surely be driven out of the business or else compelled to sell below present prices. New cheap lands will always affect grain growing in older countries in the same manner. Manitoba would, with free American markets, drive the farmers of Minnesota, the Dakotas and other spring wheat states, out of the business of wheat growing, or compel them to produce it at a price which would leave them little profit. Even as the matter stands now the cheap lands of the Canadian Northwest are attracting American farmers, who sell out on this side of the line and cross over to secure cheaper land and lighter taxation, with the hope that when reciprocity comes they will have the same markets to sell in as if they had remained in the United States. Take the following extracts from the Toronto Mall and Empire as to emigration to the Canadian Northwest and the question of reciprocity takes on an entirely different phase: "Three years ago the immigrants of all nationalities coming to the country aggregated less than 45,000. Now that the Northwest has been revealed as the cheapest land in the world the farmers of Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas are selling their holdings and trekking north across the boundary to buy in the Saskatchewan Valley land at old song prices superior to that they have left in the United States. They come north with capital and experience. With the British they form the backbone of the West." Remove the barrier between the two countries by opening our markets to Canadian farmers, and we shall see American farmers by hundreds of thousands selling out and moving into Canada. Without those markets, and the supply of grain becoming larger each year and prices getting lower so as to afford shippers a chance to do business at a profit, the inducements for American farmers to become Canadian settlers will soon disappear. Reciprocity simply means the building and enriching of a foreign land at the expense of our own. As to the Minneapolis millers, there is no doubt of their business enterprise and ability to care for their own interests. With a free market for their products of 80,000,000 of people assured them, they can afford to exploit foreign markets for their surplus. By a strong combination they are in a position to control the milling business in the United States through cutting down the cost of production and lessening the number of employees necessary to conduct the business. Then their screenings and by-products—bran and middlings—are sold to American feeders dairymen and farmers at the utmost prices at which these people will consent to purchase. The profits on these by-products, which are generally sold beyond their value, enable these millers to undersell foreigners in their own markets if there is no tariff to prevent them. It is the farmers who raise wheat and buy back the by-products at high prices that enable them to do this. While the milling syndicate is entitled to the admiration of our correspondent for their business enterprise and shrewdness, he need not waste any sympathy on them because of their supposed difficulties under present conditions. They are generally millionaires, and the money they have made has come out of the producer and consumer.—Michigan Farmer. Wrong Then. Right Now. Sir William Vernon Harcourt flatters himself unduly in imagining he has done a great thing in digging up an anti-protectionist speech delivered by Joseph Chamberlain nearly nineteen years ago. It appears that in 1885, in the coruse of a speech delivered in Birmingham, Mr. Chamberlain said: "It is improbable the working classes of this country will ever again submit to the sufferings and misery inflicted by the corn laws. If this is the policy of the Torles we have only ER BE EXCUSED. TRADE BAR CUBA like taking a drink; anyhow, not out not some business to attend to." to recall the history of the times when protection starved the poor and the country was brought to the brink of revolution." The fact that a man was wrong in 1885 does not necessitate that he should be wrong in 1904. The world has moved mightily in those nineteen years. Events have abundantly proved that the Chamberlain of 1885 was mistaken and that the Chamberlain of to-day is right. Several millions of thinking people have completely changed their views regarding free trade and protection in the past two decades. An Object Lesson If Brother Chamberlain wants an object lesson showing what protection can do he will find it in the official statistics of the United States. We are not only manufacturing a great deal more than ever before, but we are exporting vast quantities. The report for October proves that last month we sold abroad goods valued at $160,000,000. The October total has been exceeded but once before, and the aggregate for the year promises to beat the record. Yet there was a time when we manufactured practically nothing and when our only exports were agricultural products. Protection built up our industries and gave us the chance to compete in the markets of the world. The stupendous figures relating to our domestic and foreign commerce tell the story, and a better argument could not be presented by any champion of protection.—Troy Times. What We Owe to Protection. This country can never sufficiently honor the memory of the men who from the first insisted that a bonus must be raised to make us a manufacturing as well as a farming people. We have received the bonus back many times in the cheapened cost of everything we buy because of American competition, while, instead of occupying the position of feeder and tender for Europe that Cobden had assigned to us, we have become the great commercial center of the world ourselves, and are able to look on with complacent self-satisfaction while Cobden's successors confess to our sagacity, concede our primacy and commit themselves to our policy. Des Moines Register and Leader. A Fact. A free trader cares nothing for wage-earners. Paste this in your hat. Davenport (la.) Republican --- QUIRRELS SAVED HIS LIFE Crippled in an Old Hut, He Kept Alive on Store of Nuts. If Albert Denslow recovers from a recent experience on Pico mountain, Vt., he will owe his life to a family of gray squirrels. Denslow is a chopper, and a couple of weeks ago went to a woodlot to cut stovewood. He took provisions enough to last him a week, and on Saturday noon left camp to spend Sunday in town. He had gone about a mile and a half when he slipped, fell and wrenched his right hip so badly that he could not bear his weight on his leg. After lying in the snow until dusk, when his leg becoming more painful every moment, he became desperate. There was not a human being within miles, and to spend a night in the forest in his condition meant certain death. Finally, remembering an old log hut half a mile north of him, he began to crawl to it. He reached the cabin at 1 o'clock in the morning and built a fire in an old hearth. Then he bathed his thigh and, propping himself up in front of the congenial blaze, went to sleep. He awoke in the morning stiff, sore and ravenously hungry. His leg was still swelling and every move caused him great pain. It would be several days before he could hope to leave, and the chopper was staring starvation in the face when he noticed a gray squirrel on the floor and another on a rafter over his head. They were observing him curiously and chattering. A loose stone lay near his hand and he secured it. Then, carefully getting arm room, he hurled the missile at the squirrel. The stone hit the floor at the animal's feet, caromed to the wall and struck a loose board. There was a rattling in the partition, and from a hole at the top of the baseboard rolled a well-dried butternut. The squirrel had disappeared like a shot, leaving the chopper's eyes riveted on the nut. It required but a few moments to crawl across the room and procure it. In another moment it had been cracked with the stone intended for the squirrel and the meat lay in Denslow's hand. Squirrels don't hide single nuts, and, trembling with anticipation, the chopper tore out a board in the wall and out tumbled at least a bushel of the nuts. There were more back of another board and Denslow made a hearty meal. Then he melted some snow in an old tin can, took a long drink and replenished the fire. There was no use trying to move, so the man remained quiet, bathing his leg in snow-water and keeping as warm as he could. During the day he discovered an old discarded overcoat, and that night had a more comfortable sleep. All the next day he dined on nuts and water, and the swelling began to go down. It was two more days before he could bear his weight on the limb to get to the village. When he did reach here he was in a bad condition and was a trifle weak mentally, but it is believed he will pull through in a few days. Denslow used to be a great squirrel hunter, but he will never take another shot at the animals, he says.—New York World. Successfully Grafted a New Lip. Dr. C. S. Durand of this city has just completed a surgical operation which has caused considerable comment in this city. The operation was performed upon Charles Skillern. The dreaded malady, cancer, had destroyed the whole lower lip. Dr. Durand took the case under treatment and successfully grafted a new lip from the inner side of Mr. Skillern's cheeks. Mr. Skillern is now out on the streets after a confinement of a few weeks and the results of the operation are scarcely noticeable. Chattanooga News. Wears Jeweled Sandals. The American born Marchloneess of Dufferin has the tiniest feet imaginable. She may, therefore, be pardoned for attracting attention to them. She did it first with slippers that were unique, and then with sandals that few modern women would dare to emulate. From under a gown of fluffiest gauze that at the waist was faintest green and deepened gradually at the flounce into brilliant blue, with diamond drops glistening over it like dew upon a flower, peeped on a certain occasion the most marvelous feathered tips.—New York World. THREE YEARS AFTER Eugene E. Lario, of 751 Twentyth venue, ticket seller in the Union Sta- Eugene E. Lario, of 75 avenue, ticket seller in the tion., Denver, Col., says: "You are at liberty to repeat what I first stated through our Denver papers about Doan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe attacks of backache, always aggravated if I sat long at a desk. Doan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or twinge since." tion., Denver, Col., says: "You are at liberty to repeat what I first stated through our Denver papers about Doan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe attacks of backache, always aggravated if I sat long at a desk. Doan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or twinge since." Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box. We are told that the way of the transgressor is hard, but it often seems dead easy. WHO IS TO BE THE LUCKY LABY? Lady wanted in this city to sell our Shrirts direct to consumers. A full and complete line furnished you. No money required. For full information address Durable Skirt Co., Lock Box 1016, Kansas City, Mo. It's pitiful to meet a loafer or drunkard; or any man who has been a failure in life. All Up to Date Housekeepers use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it is better, and 4 oz. more of it for same money. The person who says he has no secrets is as big a story teller as the one who says he never told a lie. Deflance Starch should be in every household, none so good, besides 4 oz. more for 10 cents than any other brand of cold water starch. The newspapers are advertising a medicine to make short men taller. FELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers sell large 3 oz. package, 5 cents. Ferguson—What would you suggest as a remedy for baldness? Ziegler—A toupee. Economy is the road to wealth. PUTNAM FADELESS DYE is the road to economy. Some women would rather marry in haste and repent at leisure than contemplate a rival repenting at leisure. 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We recommend it has the best and safest external counter irritant known, also as an external remedy for pain in the chest and stomach and back. A trial will prove what we claim for it, and it will be found to be in valuable in the household. Many people say it is in the stools, at the cents, at all drugstores or other dealers, or by sending this amount to us in postages stamps we will send you a tube by mail. No article should be carried out in a tube or carried out in a label, as otherwise it is not genuine. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO. 17 State Street, New York City. A 7 a CY PC Te een Sa a WSs 2, PN FRSA a Ey er ened j | Ce \ | 2 EP |} Ce sare : | ya > * aan 4 Automoblies vs. Omnibuses. “be mixed with mayonnaise and f ‘The historic old “"bus,” which for | into tomatoes that have been pe ages has done service in carrying pas- | and scooped out; stand each on a sengers and the mails between vart- | tuce leaf, garnish on top with car ous towns in Baden, where the steam aise railroad does not touch, is giving way Dress Sleeves. to large automobiles, which travel| Nothing marks the date of much quicker and are much more.| gown so surely as the sleeves, If comfortable. An automobile line {s | are correct all ts well, but with t about to be established between the | important features out of style city of Kehl and the town of Rhein-/entire costume will appear pé Bishofsheim, a distance of ten miles. |'This season sleeves are even 1 ‘Yhe car will accommodate twenty | noticeable than common and ar people, in addition to a space for the | elaborate as to become the esse baggage and mails. The round trip| parts of even » will cost 17 cents, or 10 cents for one | new waist. These way. The machine is the property of | models are new, the two towns named, which pay the | graceful and in running expenses and divide the prof-| every way desira- its, ble. — ‘The fancy sleeve , Electricity for Railroad. ‘anes tate eantae ie The New York Central Natlway company is about to make a large sub- stitution of electricity for steam, to save {ts local traffic, which has been heavily cut into by independent trol- Jey lines, A section of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railway is to be equipped with electricity as quickly as possible, and when this is done the electric cars of the Central system can be run to and from all points along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. The Rochester and suburban lines are also to be ab- sorbed. The New York, New Haven & Hartford road is pursuing the same policy, and already has some elghty- five miles of electric road in opera- tion, One of the Latest Waists. The newest waists show broad shouldered effects of one sort or an- other and are made of two or more materials combined. This one includes a graceful bertha and the new gaunt: let cuffs, both of which are desirable features, As shown it is made of maize peau de cynge, with the bertha of point d’esprit trimmed with ruches of taffeta and the yoke and cuffs of F > 7 ’ oA ’ Lm, DMray 1 pow / We 4 Onn Of MgeN arial (see) ef 4500 Blouse Waist, $2 to 40 bust. cream Venetian lace over white mous- soline, the soft dropping belt being of the silk. The quantity of material re- quired is 4 yards 21, 3% yards 27 or 2% yards 44 inches wide with % yards of net for bertha and 1% yards of all-over lace, A May Manton pat. tern, No. 4590, sizes 32 to 40, will be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents. Unique Button Box. An arrangement for holding but tons is made by pasting together six pasteboard boxes, such as are used by druggists in preparing prescrip- tions for powders. They slide out like little drawers, and a button is sewed to the outside to indicate the con: tents. A white pearl, bone, fancy or shoe button is placed on the drawer designed for holding those particular buttons, while a hook and eye, and a safety pin sewed to another, will read fly explain the contents, A yard and @ quarter of satin ribbon two inches wide is tied about the whole, with a bow at the top, forming a neat little case, which for many reasons 4s pre: ferred to the button bags. ‘reamed Mash en Toast. ‘This is one of the daintiest of all warmed over chicken dishes; chop the chicken fine and to each pint allow one tablespoonful of butter, one of flouy, a half a pint of milk. Rub flour and butter together, add milk, stir over the fire until boiling, season the meat with a teaspoonful of salt and & dash of pepper, add to this milk ‘ance and stir over hot water for fif- teen minutes. Three or four chopped mushrooms may be added. Heap this on squares of toasted bread, serve at once, garnish the top with poached eggs. Mutton Salad, Any pleces of cold roast mutton or polled mutton may be cut in dice and ased for mutton salad; arrange this on trisp lettuce leaves, or any available freen; season with salt and pepper, tover with mayonnaise dressing — to which has been added a tablespoonful of capers. When fresh vegetables sannot be obtained, canned asparagus may be mixed with the mutton, canned peas can be used, or the mutton may be mixed with mayonnaise and filled into tomatoes that have been peeled and scooped out; stand each on a let tuce leaf, garnish on top with capers, Dress Sleeves. Nothing marks the date of the gown so surely as the sleeves, If they are correct all {s well, but with taose important features out of style the entire costume will appear passe. This season sleeves are even more noticeable than common and are 80 elaborate as to become the essential parts of even s. new waist. These fn models are new, in graceful and in 1 every way desira- fais ble. my Aaa The fancy sleeve JM GP shown imthecenter M/W) fs pecullarly well Qa adapted to remod- eling in addition tobeing stylish. As "92, ser 40 neon” shown it is made ff fi fis ae ot peau de cynge, stitched corticelll silk and trimmed with straps of the same, but {t is appropriate for all the season's materials, The foundation lining is smoothly fitted and its under portion is covered with material, but the upper ts shaped and joined to the full puff. The shirred sleeve with cuff is 2 most graceful one and suits all the many soft materials in yogue, The smoothly fitted lining is faced tc form the cap and the full portion i shirred and arranged over it, the cuf being drawn on over the lower part. The flowing sleeve is exceedingly pretty for dinner and evening gown: and {s sulted to any material sof enough to allow of shirring, It is cu in one plece, shirred to fit the foun dation which 1s snugly fitted, and ter minates below the shirrings. The quantity of material require: for the medium size is, for fancy sleeves, 2% yards 21 inches wide, 2% yards 27 inches wide or 1% yards 4 inches wide; for shirred sleeves wit! cuffs or for flowing sleeves, 2 yard 21, 1% yards 27 or 1% yards 44 Inche: wide, with 1 yard of allover lace fo shirred sleeves with cuffs and 2 yard: of applique for flowing sleeves. ‘The pattern 4614 is cut in thre sizes, small, corresponding to 32 inch medium, corresponding to 36 inch anc large, corresponding to 40 inch bus measure. Pierrot Frills, A pretty novelty in collars and cuffs fs the flat frill of white plisse lawn turned back from wrists and throat. Parisians first fancied it, for its cool ness and daintiness and quaintness, The frills are some four or five inches in depth, and worn over a plain blouse bodice. One in coarse lavender linen has the bodice, fitting closely, but pouching slightly in front under a double box-plait, down which a searf of embroidered white muslin was interthreaded through large white crocket rings, the plisse Plerrot frills round neck and wrists being em broldered also, ‘The skirt was plain but showed fan-shaped plaitings o: white muslin inserted at the seams below the knees, to give spring to the skirt. And the hat to be worn wat of white embroidered muslin, over 4 picturesque wire shape, with a largé cluster of blue and mauve shade forget-me-nots at the back. Qaate in lah Paver, In spite of the old-time superstition there soems to be a grave doubt about the illluck attaching to opals in the minds of the girls of to-day, for opals are very much worn, There is hardly a more beautiful stone than the opal, and jewelers say that if they continue to win their way in popular favor they will become more costly. Hitherto they have been cheaper than thelr beauty led one to expect they would be, but that was because the super: ‘stitton about their illluck bringing powers made people fear to own them, and thus the demand for them was ‘comparatively small, An opal surrounded by smaller _ brilliants makes a charming setting for a ring. ‘The diamonds reflect the rainbow tints of the opal and the combination ‘of stones is one which shows the beauties of both to best advantage, Is {t not sometimes better to walk off with your dignity intact than to stand too long on it? een er Readers of this paper ean secure any May Manton pattern filustrated above by filing out {ll blanks in coupon, and maility, with 10 ceuts, to. &. Harrison & Co..68 Pismouth Place, Cul eoao. Pattern will be mailed promptly. 100 Mallto E. 2 Marrison & Co, © Plymou ‘Place, Chicago TIOMES | (Special Correspondence.) ee ie mae) alee em ena and Spanish adobes, Queen Anne cot- tages and French chateaux, it is re- freshing to look upon the efforts of a former generation who built for util- ity, comfort and durability. Knowing nothing of architecture, they suited their buildings to their environment. In the large town, the square colonial type seemed best fitted to the limited plot of land available. In our vigor- ous Northern clime, the outbuildings ‘were connected, while in the South detached buildings were better sult- ed to the needs of the Southerner. A garden was always in the plan. Notice the high-walled garden of the ‘Ladd house! Secure from the gaze of the chance passer-by, what a place for the romps of childhood, the dreams of youth and the peaceful retrospect of old age. ‘That great chimney; what visions of mammoth roaring fires does it conjure up! Big houses were a necessity. Our strenuous president would have had no fear of race suicide, as twenty [children were reared In one of these “houses, and families of twelve or fit- ‘teen were the rule. Built for poster: ity, the voices of children's children still reecho through these ancestral halls. | ‘hese old Portsmouth houses—the | Ladd house, built in 1760; Pierce | house, 1799; Gerrish house, 1800; Gov. John Wentworth house, 1769, and Gov. Langdon house, 1784, are interesting examples of the town houses of that | period. And what of the occupants? | To Gov. Langdon fell the pleasant | duty of informing George Washington | of his election as first president. Gov. | Langdon, being the first president of the United States senate, was acting president, there being neither prest- | dent nor vice president. | ‘This speech of Gov. Langdon, made | while he was speaker of the New Hampshire house of representatives, gives us an insight into what patriot: | ism meant at that time. It is alsc | Interesting as showing the financial | status of a governor in those days. | ‘Iney were trying to raise troops and } money to aid in checking Burgoyne's | progress. He said: | “EL have $1,000 in hard money; will | pledge my plate for $3,000 more; 1 | have seventy hogsheads of rum which will be sold for the most they wil | bring. They are at the service of the | state.” || ‘The Langdon house was the scenc | of many royal banquets, Louis Phil | Ippe, President Monroe and Presiden | Washington being frequent guests, s| Nor was it alone in the town hous that our patriotic friends were enter | tained, The picturesque rambliny ; Gov. Benning Wentworth house, butl | tn 1750, sheltered many a noble head ,| This house is made famous by Long )| fellow's poem, “Lady Wentworth," i 1 “Tales of a Wayside Inn.” : erate his great house stood looking out , | A gooilly place where tt was ood to be | Tt Saw pieacane mansion, ah abode, n| Near and Set hidden from the great high € | Sequestered among trees, a_noble pile, | Baronial and colonial in ita styles ‘| This house contains — forty-67: | rooms, and it was in the banquet hal *\ that the venerable governor electri *| fied his guests by marrying his house €| maid and turning the banquet into 1 *| wedding feast. ®| The bride was the self-same mat €| tha Hilton, who, but a few years be 4 fore, was reprimanded by one of th | good dames for going barefoot an | barenecked to the public waterin, | place. t| ‘Oh, Martha Hilton! Fie, how dare yo e | About! the town half dressed, and ooktn yiAt which the gypsy laughed, and atralgh [| (No matter how T look, 1 yet shall ride 4) “In my own chariot, ma'am.” 2-2 Pa oS a acs Ba eet ea cht dhe: 3 eee es pas Sage ee et Soe dea ; ae Me a tan ecg fa Me ac bree of, Mat wy a Sage hs lr ey - [Ne ees) See One of the Old Mills. That her prophecy was fulfilled ts told in these lines; Phe dovtor read the wervice loud and ‘Dearly beloved, we are gathered here.’ Anda onto thievends AC hie cammatid, One fourth incor of Her fur betes hand ‘he Gowan laced the’ ring and tha Marthn was’ Lady Wentworth of the Hail Turning from the colonial manston to the modest farmhouse of an earlier period, the old Jackson house 4s strikingly picturesque. Built in 1664, the timbers for the sills, which pro ject into the Hving rooms, have pro vided seats for the children of many generations. The long sloping root made a most excellent coast when the snow was sufMficient!y drifted, and ‘tne river in front was used as a high @ ye} a way, there being no roads at the time, The Weeks house, in Greenland, N. H,, was built {n 1638, Greenland at that time being a part of Portsmouth. There is but one older house in New England, the Craddock house in Med: ford, bulit in 1634, the two being much alike in style, ‘The MacIntyre house of York, Me. is an example of the old block-hous¢ of Indian times. Built “on honor” by the untaugh' village carpenter, these houses aré lasting monuments to the artisan: who believed that “Whatever is worth } ~ OLD FRANKLIN ST i REAL a a —~2f - — # ba ea, z 2S aa il es Nae ee \ pea @ eae Vell 3 Fe | if :| i i] a a | Bi Ss Poeneae = doing at all is worth doing well." How many of our modern villas will @0 nobly stand the test of time? SLANG PUT TO THE TEST, Chicago Winter Brings Biblical Texts Up to Date. A very discriminating and critical professor at Harvard has decided that slang {8 pernicious “only when it Is used to pose vulgarity.” For exam: ple, we may assume, when an Fnglish girl assures a Canadian sister that she has “bats in her belfry,” she is tsing language at once “strong and poetic.” Certainly it is not vulgar to have bate in one’s belfry, though we should think it would be very unpleasant. ‘The professor warmly commends such ex pressions as the glad hand and the marble heart, and asserts that if such phrases had been used in the story of the prodigal son the literature of the Bible would have been even more highly commended. Let us see how the conclusion of the parable would have beon touched up in up-to-date Enxlixh, according to the latest ap proved Harvard methods, “Hut the father sald to his ser vants: Bring forth the glad rags, anc put them on him; and put a sparkle on his hand and shoes on his feet, “And hustle up that fatted calf an¢ Adil it, and et us feed our faces and have a jamboree.” As for the “elder son," he might have been pithily disposed of. We may pic ture him standing moodily in th background ejaculating “Rats!"—Ros ie Field in Chicago Post, f Passing of the “Bad Man.” “Tom” Horn, choking to death at the end of a wellgreaxed rope tn Cheyenne the other day, provided fur. ther proof that the “bad man” has no Jonger any place in our civilization, Doubtless the dime novel swashbuck- Jer had his small «phere of uxctulness his little time to serve his little pur pore in the working out of the new world's problems, But there Is no more frontier in the United States, save that upon which the ocean beats. Nor is there room between the seas for the “bad man.” He has been or dered to “move on” by a man with a star on his vest, the messenger of the one justice that we know, And it makes no difference whether the man with the star be coward or “game,” no difference whether the justice | whose process he serves bo enthroned ‘in a pillared courthouse of granite or in a log shanty with roof of “shakes,” the “bad man,” being seldom a fool, knows that soelety has the “drop” on him and he elther moves on, as ro quested, or turus good.—San Franeiaed Waray atin, “There was once a minister In Hart ford,” says Mark Twain, “who had « lot of boys in his Sunday school who wore in the habit of staying away on the Sunday when the big steamer City of Hartford docked in the morn: ing. “One Sunday the minister came down to Sunday school and found all the boys there. He was profoundly affected, “*Boys,’ he said, ‘you eannot im: agine how much this exhibition of loyalty on your part to the Sunday ‘school affects me. When T came by ‘the docks this morning and saw the City of Hartford there—— Geo whiz!’ shouted the boys ta chorus, ‘is she In?" and they Jeft in a body."—Philadelphia Post. Lives with Shots in His Head. At the present time there is a keep. er on a Hertfordshire (Eng, estate who has about twenty shots in his head. Nearly thirty years ago this man was accidentally shot by an un: der-keeper, and there were twenty-two holes in the hat he wore, whieh ts pre: served to this day. The injured man never had the shots extracted, was long between life and death, aud complote ly lost bis hearing. 3 a 5 4 Wy. Z|" Welcome News. WHY WOMEN GO TO PARTIES, Often Because They Fear What Oth: er Women Might Say. ‘The soctety reporter has made a Great discovery during the week, In common with other people, she has been wondering why women go to so many parties when the effort often makes them so tred that they can scarcely drag one foot after the oth- er, and now she knows, ‘The lady who elucidated this prob- Jem says that she often attends par- tles when she doesn’t want to go at all, becguse she {s compelled to do so by the fear that people will think that she was not invited. This accounts for the queer assortment of guests found at many large parties, for this lady seems to voice the sentiment of many. A lady left out of the party has the desolate feeling of the small boy who is not “in it.” In consequence of this ‘women with no possible community of interests or tastes are brought togeth- er for mutual entertainment, when they simply have no use for each other, Under these conditions parties are aometimes wearisome affairs, but sat {sty the pride of both hostess and guest. The latter gives indubitable proof that she really was invited, and the hostess shows to her acquain tance that she had the right to invite this especial guest. The fact thal nelther enjoys the other's society ha: nothing to do with the social ament tles.—The Nebraska State Journal. THE FIRST PAPER COLLARS. Were the Invention of Walter Hunt of Philadelphia. “Time was,” began the keeper of a small store out on Market street, as he took down a box of linen collars, “when Thad little call for these, ‘The linen collar was the luxury of the rich. Now any tramp thinks nothing of he: ing presented with one which Is fresh: ly done up, but which has been dis carded for some reason or other, In the early sixties I sold nearly all pa- per collars, These were manufac: tured by Walter Hunt of this city, who first Invented an enameled collar that had quite a run. These first ones were of toughened paper between thin muslin, which looked like linen after great pressure. The paper ones were much in advance of those first ones, The buttonholes were edged with coarse cotton and the collars made a Vig hit. ‘They were stamped on tho outer side with a steel die to. make them look like linen, and at the samo time they were curled to give them the shape of the neck. For years this city was the seat of this paper collar industry. Up to 1883, when linen col Jars became much cheaper any cellu lod ones were introduced, many mil Hons of these paper collars were an nually pnt upon the market. Now | don't Know where you'd go to find one."—Philadelphia Record, To a Small Comrade. Ab, Flo, how often dy L sieh Hor ciher days and cirenmatances When Sour chit laugh wise a that 1 Craved ne rewant tar my. romances Full inany a gallant knight was ours Who bravelyesiow cach new’ tarmentor An, ime! they have nut now the powers Ot "reschink thelr wor inventor, Ta go much rather iL your sown With haisy Weeattin ahd: watch you try ‘them Than scribe vorses here In town ‘To find, ina’ noone ty buy. them: Vd ko much rather watch your eyed Grow: wid ht sume old. aie’ fin pin. ning Than tobe struggling for w prlee hint after wile not worth the winning. Hye told vou tales of wolves before; Taw nicht id another story Of Gne thit'n ever nt my: door T Work for him Flo Hot tor glory Towanlt that name chance could begutl Mie hung Sinton trom ny” pievety And tet hie know asain vour amie ‘Ang’ claim a kia nm gure youd spare te: My Iittle comrade, contd 1 ask Ansty hae the wish my "heart mom Td sian’ forenke: thie prosy task Oe wooing unresponkivw Manes: And out upon the dutsted Aown With yout among the whisp'ring. clover Wo wold: forget thin musty. ten And start Liter story bock alt over Withitin aeeietretord, “hn New! Sor Herala Died. Momemesiie. Absentiniatednees Prof. Theodore Mommsen, the great German historian, who died recently, was very absentminded. One day he was engaged In his study in profound researches and falled to notice the bresenco of his servant, who an: nounced that his Inch was ready. The servant asked if he might bring the courses to the professor, and, recely: ing no reply, Jald the table near the writing desk, Returning, ten minutes later, with rome fish, the mental found tho Koup untouched ‘Thinking It too ood to spoil, he sat down and finished soup and fish unobserved of the pro- foesor, ‘The remaining, courses suf fered a similar fate. About an hour later Mommeen looked up from his work proceeded to the kitehen to ask why Iuncheon had not been served, “But the professor had his luncheon an hour ago!" expostulated the servant, “Dear me!" said the historian, “how could T be so forgetful!” and returned peacefully to his study, where he con- tinued working through the afternoon, British Imports Decrease. ‘The imports into Great Britain from the United States in 1902 amounted to $634,808,005, a decrease of $70,000, 000, or about 10 per cent, as com pared with the imports of 1901, The importa in 1901 were the largest ever recorded, 1990 being the second largest and 1902 the third, Galax Leaves, ‘The use of galax in commerctal quantities for Christinas decoration dates back only to 1890, yet to-day the plant Is known and used the world over, and last year no Jess than seven: ty million galax leaves were shipped from the mountains of Nort and South Carolina, conte Why do I think she likes me best? She never told me so, and T Have never put her ti the testy Berhaps Task her by and by Why should she stand and wateh, you When t come down the mapie tane? Why shoul she wave her hand to me And tap her fingers on the pane? Why should she reach her hands to take, My overcoat and hit, you. know? Why sould she pase the frosted cake And “archly says “t made it Joe Abd then, why should she always call Me by my first name? Don't you see Such things ax these, and others, all Are signs Lucinda takes to me? Why doce ahe lean to close, 1 sayy There In the patlor where we sit After the rest have gone AWAY, With the lamp wick turned) down @ Me And why, T wonder, does she rest Ter hand a moment on my” knee? Sometime Pit put her to the test ‘And sk hor If she cates for me. To-night_ when T arow to gu She Went aid stood tieside the door, And saids "You're always welvorne, aoe A think she's often sald before. Bo now | gies (tte all rights Neat Surulay 1 will know, yom tea, Just what Luella meant tonisht When ber tind waved a Kiss te me “Mtorace Seymour Keller. Mouse for Each Season. James W. Davidson, United States consul to Formosa, has written an ae: count of a unique tribe Hving on @ small island adjacent to Formosa, who haye a house for each season of the year—ecold, wet and dry, Fach family possesses a splendid wailed and stone paved compound, wherein are three distinet houses, at testing the cleverness of the natives and their desire to obtain the maxt mum of comfort. One house, built half under ground, is their winter residence, For the warmer weather they have a comfort. able building, elevated some feet above ground, and for protection against the heat of summer they have a tower like edifice, sufficiently elevat- ed to catch the cool breezes, These huts serve not only as habita tions, but also as workshops and store houses, In construction a consider able amount of wood is used as sup ports and cross beams and for the tn ner floor, ceiling and walls of the twe large huts, The elevated structure ts of wood bamboo aud straw. A shelf prosects level with the entrance, and tho in habitants are obliged to mount this Hand then crawl on all fours, the door way not being much larger than the entrance to a good-sized dog kennel, | Three Farms Take Long Slide. Three farms in the province of Ol tawa, Canada, recently sid three hun dred fect. Upon one of them was a well of the old fashioned kind, thirty, fect deep and stoned up from the bot tom wit a elrenlar wall, Tt had in tt four feet of water, ‘The well, water and all, moved with the rest of the farm, and not a stone of its wall was Jared loose and the wator was as cleat and sweet after the landslide as before Thousands of people went for miles te drink from this well that had made such a wonderful Journey, ‘The landslide was at Poupore, 9 Frenet-Canadian settlement on the banks of the Lievre River, nine miles north of Buckingham and a halt hour's ride by railway from Ottawa, At Poupore the river was 100 fect wide. From its western bank the land was xmooth and level, stretching bact with a gentle slope to a range. ot abrupt hills a mile from the river, The Jand was rieh, with a black surface Joam three fect deep, then a layer o! several feet of sand and gravel and Honeath thi thirty fect of blue clay, Three farms of 200 acres each adjoin ed each other, owned by Duncan Mo Millan, Alexandre Clement and Mau rice Hrazeau Wha dha tlaasala Acai MALL BOEG:. What was probably the greatest Journey ever made by a toy balloow has just boon recorded, A little bab Joon Was sent up at the fair at Blooms: burg, Penn, last September. On It was the address of H.C, Giger. A fow days ago he received a letter from Biddeford, Me., eaying that the writer Henry Alnsleo, had found the balloon on Wood island near there. American Liquor Consumption. Enough toa, coffer, wine, heer and Nquors have beon used by the Ameri can people last year to make a lake two miles square and ten feet deep which would be large enough to float noverad navies the size of our own Enough alcoholic beverages: were hs posed of to fil a canal 100 mites long 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep, Made a Slippery Catch. Armory Crossinan dr., of West Ware ren, Mass, while at work one morning in the wheol pit at the leather factory, canght with his hands two vols that welghed four and threo.quarters pounds each, the longer of the two ineasuring two fect ten and a halt inches, and was abont three inches In diameter, ‘eons baiila. Pinaehs mRnAne TA, John G. Pendergast, a well known shoomaker of Newport, RL, had an idea that he would die on Thanksgly: ing day. He was in good health and ate Mis Thanksgiving dinner, He was taken ii] on the street late in the afternoon and was taken to the hospt- tal, but before his arrival there he wan Gena. 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Why can't the negro have some subs titute teachers tls year Is he seeking to be a colored super Vision. If he had that position, what would he do with it ‘The Republicans of the Sth Ward, OWEhT to burrs the hatehet mony thmeselves and prepare to fight the enemy PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Great eredit is due to Prostdent Roosevelt for tie universal aro: perity with whieh this country is being crowned. Business failires have heen few and the commercial growth is steady, His splendid: statesmandike course toward us as a free people has been such to endear him to us and our pos: terity, and wishing to see his broad minded administration continue for another term, we heer and now pledge our unqualified support to his nomina: tion and election In 1904, He has proved himself the worthy successor and peer of Lincoln, Grant and MeKinley His fair and impartial attinide tow ard our people from every. seetion of this great country, has convinced uy that every man whose ease comes be: fore him, will receive the same care ful consideration, characteristic ot him, regardless of his color or previ ‘ous condition. A few thing we would like to know is, what would it take to insult the negro, who chiims he was not insulted at the Institute last Saturday morn: ing. If he can't still hold his present position without praising the white man that offers an insult to the corps of colored teachers assigning certain parts of the high school auditorium, for when to sit in on Institutes days. Whnis will some of thes men who are now serving their second time on earth quit ealling themselves up boys. When will they quit. coming to dances by themselves to meet the zirls there to dance with them, and if they KO home with them at all they will walk them 4 miles rather than spend 5 cents on them, Whne will the young ladies put a stop to this outrage, by refusing to dane with sueh dead beats. When will you pay up for this paper? HANNA DECLARED SENATOR. The Joint Session of the Ohio Legis. didnt Sek Ma hae. COLUMBUS, O., Jan 1—In the presence of the joint assembly of the members of the Ohio senate and house Lieutenant Governor Harding to-day declared Mareus A. Hanna re-elected United States senator of Ohio for the term of six years beginning Mareh 4, 1905, ‘The two branches in separate session yesterday elected Hanna by the largest majority ever given @ sen- ator from this state. MOTHER'S ADVICE TO DAUGHTER hot always what they seem to be Jand it is necessarw for your happiness that you should make a close sutdy of J any man who seeks your friendshiy Jand=society. Of course, all men have Jineir petty faults, which are not se |very important. What you have to [find ont are their great failings—the ‘failings which have so much influence Jupon the happiness and success of life, Reeoxnize no man to whom you Jhave not been properly introduced by a mutual friend, who will give you Jsome information about him, A cas: ual acquaintance may prove a true gentleman, but the chances are that jhe will not. You know nothing about him, and consequently the risk is very great. Many a girl has had cause to rue the day that she encour- aged the advanees of a man she met by chance at the seaside, for instance, or at some place of amusement | “When you have become acquaint: ed with a man in the proper marner which, although orthodox, is the ‘only safe way in whieh to form an acquaintance—then you can set to “work to study the principles of his character and decide for yourself whether he is worthy of your friend ship or not.” | What ttiaipnions wait ha avedtat every girl received such excellent counsel, and endeavored to follow It out as far as she possibly could! Without doubt the chief failing with many girls of today Is their lack of [womanly dignity and welfreapect, which enables them to be approached so easily by any member of the op: posite sex It is the man who endeavors to serape an acquaintance without the usiial introduction who should be care: fully guarded against, “Men are re- spectable only when they respeet, once wrote Emerson, and) the man. who speaks to a girl ina public place, With the evident desire of forcing his companionship upon her, is showing Ino respect for her, and’ consequently is not to be recommended for a place among her friends. |The socalled “masher” should be treated with the contempt he deserves, although in justice to him it must be Usaid that the blame does not always [rest upon him alone, One often hears lof girls complaining that men go. so es as to speak to them in the streets, stare them out of countenance, ete j1n the majority of eases If they: them selves did not look at the men, they [would not be troubled with objections able glances and remarks, The git Who goes modestly about her own busi- rm will rarely be subjected to ine sults | Most men have a reapect for the [modest, dignified girl If, on the con- trary, a girl is inelined to be bold. they are more than ready to mect her ‘half way. Men are keen judges of (woman's nature, and even the vacu fons “masher” knows where to place is inane attentions. As a rule, the wellbehaved girl is free to come and £0 AS she pleases, seeure from ob- hoxious looks or remarks, But the ‘kay lothario is quick to take advan: taxe of the least encouragement, and hence it behooves a girl to stand upon her dignity, and thus prevent his ap- proach. ‘The man who tries to introduce him: self by performing some unnecessary favor is also to be included in the class of dangerous men whom it is wel Ito avoid, or at any rate, treat With caution, Do not allow yourself to be placed under any obligation to a stranger, for he may take som mean advantage of your indebtedness to him and force on you an undesirable acquaintanceship, Apart from easnal acquaintance- ships, however, there are other types of men who are dangerous to the hap- piness of girls. First and foremost is the lover who desires a secret engage: ment or marriage. It is not too severe to say that the man who is afraid to acknowledge his love and intentions is |not to be trusted. No honorable man [who truly loved a woman would place [her in the false position which a se. lores engagement, or marriage under [similar circumstances, would bring j about. 4 Secret marriage, No good can pos sibly come of such an arrangement, and a girl is only courting misery and unhappiness by listening to the man who proposes it, POINTED PARAGRAPHS, | Distance prolongs the life of many | friendships, | The only certain tips on basebal Are the foul tips. If a man has plenty of nerve he wil soon get the coin, Of all men It 18 up to the geographer to be worldly wise, | Physicians no longer bleed their pa tients with a lancet, ‘The man who wears the best clothes may have the most creditors, | It isn't always the most palatable : medicine that cures the quickest. | The commuter who runs may read— if he succeeds in catching his train, A paper dollar is sald to last about five years—unless it visits a church fair, A baby isn't necessarily afflicted with Jaundice because it’s a little yeller. When the proverbial rainy day comes lots of men use borrowed um: bretlas, Don't treat your family like a lot of paupers, even If charity does begin at home. About the only establishment that makes money without advertising i the mint. Lamb with green peas suits some men, but the Wall street broker pre- fers lamb with greenbacks, The man whose wife makes it hot for him never speaks of her as the sunshine of his existence, Many a poet has accumulated lots of money by keeping his fancies to himself and doing other work. Asa rule the man who isn’t afratd to stand up for his rights imagines that he has a right to anything he wants, Yes, Alonzo, {t Is just as well to be ware of the dog when courting a coy maid of 30, but you needn't worry about the old man—he won't bother you.—Chicago News, FIGS AND THISTLES, A born leader is always born learn- ing, 5 Ignorance is no excuse for indiffer- ence, Social service 1s the best soul cul ture, The life that does not go out cannot go up. One son can never be a refuge from another You cannot divorce piety from phil anthropy. Genuineness is the only lasting form of genius. ‘The ideal kingdom waits for the real Christian. A human cry of need is a heavenly commission. You cannot follow the Lord and for get the lost. A cool enthusiasm is a good deal like a wet fire. ‘The wind blows nothing off but withered leaves. | Consequences make no discrimina. ‘tions.—Ram's Horn, REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR It Js almost as dangerous to a man's morals to Ko into politics a8 to go into Wall street ‘The only thing that keeps women from paying more for hats than they do 1s that more 1s not asked, A man gets sleepy very early when his wife wants to spend the evening ‘talking over their honeymoon, | ‘The real reason why a woman secretly admires a man’s brain power ‘is that he can read a railroad time table. Nothing puts a woman under such a strain when her husband Is away from home as to have @ letter come ‘to him marked ‘personal and confiden- tial.”"—New York Press, WORDS OF WISDOM. ‘To fail at all is to fail utterly.— | Howat DiMculties are meant to rouse, not discourage—Channing, He must be a thorough fool who can Jearn nothing from his own folly,— Hare. ‘There {s always room for a man of force, and he makes room for many.— Emerson. ‘The opening of Guild hall, 242 Tracy avenue, Thursday evening, Jan 7th, the members of St. Augustine’ parish together with thelr friends as sembled at the Guild hall, Promptly at 7:30 o'clock, Fathe ‘Thos. G. Harper introduced the Righ Rey. Bishop A. R. Atwill who led ft prayer. Mrs. 8, Kooker and Mr, K. Bufkins rendered @ piano solo, Then followe¢ earnest addresses by Mr. J. C. Horton Rev, M. Woodruff, curate of st George's; Rev. M. Diggs of Independ ence, and Mr, G. N, Ginsham of Lin. coln High school, Rev. M, ‘Talbert rector of ‘Trinity church and Father Smith of St. Mary's were present, Also Mr. Lewis, cash: ier of the Union National Bank. The speeches made it very plain to all who may have had any uncertain: tity of opinion as to the object of es- tablishing a Guild hall, that in this building is to be carried on daily and work of the church aside from regular worship; such as preparations for ba: vars ,the making of garments for the poor, sewing classes for girls, It Is here that the young men's club Will meet for reading or wholesome recreation and the boys will find a gymnasium, In order for this work to meet the expectations of the church, it must not be confined to the narrow limits of a social club for a few congenial spirits, but must reach out right and Tueft and influence those in need of words of encouragement or direction in ni the right way, It must be the center for social betterment and moral improvement. The alms are high; it will take earnestness, Christian fortl- tude, and much self-denial to pertect the plans laid and to bring to this community one of its greatest needs, Refreshments were served and all were gone at 10 o'clock, ‘THE KINK THAT WON'T COME BACK. You can make your hair just as straight and smooth as you want to by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, and the kink that was there before will not come back, The Ozon: zed Ox Marrow will also keep hair from falling out, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. It never fails, One bottle does it. Sold over forty years to ladies of refinement all over the country, giving perfect satisfac- tion, Send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle, express paid. Ad- dress Ozonized Ox Marraw Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill, The collector of The Son will bo around next week. Please be ready to pay. Americans Invade Canada. American capital is rapidly invading part of the Dominion near Sherbrooke and the near future will see the erec- tion and equipment of many large manufacturing plants, which will greatly increase the wealth and busi- | ness of the section and promote trade with the United States, | If our readers could find as much ‘time to pay for the Son as the Son more news and better encouresement finds time to supply them with the news, it would be enabled to give lots more news and better eneouragement. THE OLD HOME . sen CHILI RESTAURANT , TL. L. THOMPSON, Prop. MEALS 15 CENTS. Every Meal worth thedmoney. F. Porterhouse Steak trom 3c up. 27°F as 327 W. 6th St, Kansas City, Mo. Attending our great closing out sale of Sheet Music and Musical Instruments, you have done yonrself an injustice. ‘Think what we're doing! We are cffering BELOW COST one of the largest Musie stocks in the West. If you, personally, care any- thing for music, or if yeu have @ friend who would appreciate it, buy It now. You will have no such opportunity to get Music of this kind at such remarkably low prices ogain in a long time tocome, Much of itis going at aclear loss, ttman uN CONAN ey oo “aun sy.naner® rug Bint Shays] Gran ind Thayer CI th R d ti | thing Reductions! ee J Suits---Overcoats---Trousers w = Cy Think of buying a suit of Clothes Really Worth 8 H SISO) f8F Eta aiecviae ° Or, maybe you're interested in Over- A \\ coats—skip the suits, oll then, and read of Ex \ ) $22.00 Overcoats, 5 i’ ch OP i ivverervccinaes ~ p These are odd lots of which we shall not carry over a single garment. 9 Men’s Sults Were $22.00, $18,00 and Q 80 mI $13.00, for... 2 Korg a 200 Suits—embracing nearly all styles fabrics—in black, blue and fancy effects. Perfectly tailored garments that will retain their good looks until worn out. All sizes, bnt of course the best styles will go first. 9 9 Men’s 0’Goats Were $22.00, $18.00 and $18.00, for............... © There are only about 80 coats in the lot. and cnly a few were $22.00, but if you are quick you'll secure a rare bargain, These garments possess a wonderful degree of good style—they were big values at original prices. Made of gray and black fabrics, in medium or long styles. MEN’S TROUSERS, $3 50 Were $5.00 and $6.00, at........ e About 200 pairs—made from fine Worsteds in new and handsome stripings. They’re perfectly tailored, and shaped so that they will hang as they should. Perhaps a pair would freshen up the suit trousers that already show marked wear signs. ANOTHER LOT $2 50 Were $3.50 and $4.00, at........ ° Only about 100 pairs here—they'll probably go ia as many minutes. Made of fine Cheviots and Worsteds; all sizes. . Granp AVENUE FLoor. Madre Wetrat 2 Bay, Bind Thayer bn Grand fre ~ snvenens @ Sunaany, voons. dun eos Gattis eee When Your Water Pipes Freeze IR ESTAURANT J. L. WILLIAMS, ——GENERAL— Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Repair Shop. Good Material and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed. 107 Independence Ave. Kansas City, Mo, Only First Class Colored Shop in the City. The Very Lowest Prices. Residence 416 Laurel. Telephone 1052 Red. Have Your Suit made to Order at 715 E. 18th St. -~ and Save time and Money, on | Perfect Fit--Price Suit $10, $15 up. | -e@® CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK «= | THOS. FLOOD co. When Your Water Pipes Freeze Abt O TRURANONE W. D. Foster Electrical and Steam Engineering also Sanitary Plumbing WORK GUARANTEED, PRICES REASONABLE ‘TEL. 2315 PINK Address 1215 PASEO. CHAS. T. WATTS, TEACHER OF Violin and Piano. Instructor Imperial Band and Orchestra Instructions based on Conservatory Methods 1210 Highland Avenue. Telephone 4642 Gray. iinet wees RESTAURANT | Old Style WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO OUR RESTAURANT AT | 103 East 14th as it is the only one in this part of the city.. ED LEWIS, Proprie ISRARD TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR. | Tel, 2775 Walnut. Stone Masons’ Headquarters SALOON, OPEN ALL NIGHT, 1934 E. 18th St, Kansas City, Me. ee THE OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN. A lovely place in the evening light Where the sun cast and shine, Its borders so shadowy yet so bright. Where old-fashioned roses dwell by right, and queenly lilies are clad in white Like flowers adorned for a bridal. Dear haunted garden, at dusk we stand And your dim memories ponder; Of children who played there—a house- Of lovers that haply a lifetime planned, Of aged ones resting here hand in hand, Now at rest on the hillside yonder. They have passed away, but their work survives. Its fragrance to strangers granted; And in their garden still blooms and births. Even so the grace of their homely lives Beyond the winter of death revives— They are not dead, but transplanted. Ah! sweet the flowers that our love ayart, Where the springtime is fresh and ver- nal. When ever the summertide comes too late, And never a blossom out of date; Thank God in the peace of that heavenly The old-fashioned joys are eternal. —Philadelphia Price Current. ```markdown ``` "Oh, Nellie! Oh, Nellie! where are you?" called Charles Macdonald, artist, just home from his studio. "I will be there in a minute, Charlie." Hardly had the words been uttered when the portiere was drawn aside and a girlish figure appeared. Her eyes were illuminated with love, and a smile of sweet content played around the corners of her rosy lips. If any cares disturbed the quietude of her existence, her husband never discerned them. "Why, little woman, how bright you look!" "Don't I always look radiant when my bird and master delights to bestow the light of his countenance on his handmaid?" "Hello! what have you been reading? Some oriental fantasy? But, seriously, methinks I see a brighter sparkle in thine eyes. By jove! you have started me spouting in rhythm. Come and sit on this sofa and make a clean confession." "Well, Charlie, dear, I am afraid my misdeeds are so small that I shall require but little absolution. For some time I have seen the clouds gathering on your brow—" "But, sweetheart, how could you see them? Am I not always cheerful? I flattered myself that I bore a strong resemblance to the merry crig." "How can you be so foolish, sir? Must I again impress upon your mind that love has piercing eyes? Foolish boy! Intuition told me that our present path was not as smooth as it might be; they say only two things trouble a man, love and the want of money. I was vain enough to think the former was not the cause, therefore, I came to the conclusion it must be the latter, but I had an abiding faith that all such troubles would square themselves in the end." "About as easy as squaring a circle!" answered Charlie. "Thought I would not bother you, but do the best I could. You may laugh, sir, but I had a small mountain on my mind,睁 awake at night devising means to make a joint last as long as possible—puzzling my brain to turn it into all sorts of strange dishes to cover its identity. You may have a light heart, dear, I have not run into debt over housekeeping expenses. The butcher, the baker, and all the tribe that supply our wants, have been pald. "But I had come to the end of my resources until—well, never mind! I will tell you that in its right place. You were always generous with my pocket money, slyly replenishing my M. M. C. The portiere was drawn aside and a girlish figure appeared. pocketbook; that made a nest egg to work on. Then, to use an expression of yours, I resorted to my 'avuncular relative.' I wrote to one of those concerns that advertise to wait on you at your residence. They did not give me anything like I expected, for some really handsome jewelry that belonged to my mother." "That is how pawnbrokers get so enormously rich: they give a third, or less, of the value, hoping that the article will never be redeemed." "A happy inspiration seized me," she continued, "when I was at school a lot of us girls went in for writing stories. I, at least, had no thought of having my effusions published though some of the girls are making a name for themselves, and, I suppose, are coining money. We were stern and exacting critics, never failing to tear one another's choicest productions to shreds. I believe we took a flendish delight in unmercifully knocking those characters of straw to pieces. I had quite a nice little pile of stories snugly stored in one of my trunks. I sent four or five of them to publishers. Two or three times they came back. I redirected them to other M. W. H. He was looking for pictures. magazines. Now, Charlie, don't call me a fraud and look incredulous." "You are, without an exception, the sweetest and dearest little fraud I know of." "This very day I received such a polite note from an editor, accepting one of my stories, and asking me to submit more. He also gave me the name of another magazine that he thought my work suitable for. Isn't that nice? Behold, unbeliever! there is the check," giving it a dramatic kiss as she showed it to her husband. "So while you are producing the beautiful scenes of nature, I can scribble. But, darling, I will not neglect your well being, nor take less pride in our home. In proof thereof I have prepared the daintiest of luncheons, a savory meal to delight the soul of my lord. How will that do, Charlie, mine?" "Well, for once you are a fraud. I had visions, coming home, of taking you to Delmonico's; but I would rather have a dish prepared by those neat, little hands, than the greatest banquet served by the finest chef. I also have news. I am delighted with your good luck, and I don't know how I can thank you sufficiently for the gentle spirit in which you have come to the rescue of a common friend. At last, I think I may say, the tide has turned. Harry Devine, an old chum of mine, at Yale, came into the studio this morning with a friend of his. He was looking for pictures to adorn the walls of his newly furnished house. My dear, he is wise in his generation, as he said he would rather pay a fair price for American works of art, which he knew at least were genuine, than to invest a fabulous sum in works of old masters which were, per haps, spurious. He purchased two landscapes, giving me a generous cheek for them." "Oh, Charlie! I am so glad. I knew your work deserved a good price. I only wish I had had the naming of the figure; it would show how much I admire your painting. I am infinitely more pleased than if I were hailed as the rising star in the literary firmament. You are the sun, and I feel glorified in reflecting some of the beam, by being your loving wife." "But, Nellie, we have been living on the ragged edge of a volcano for some months. I have suffered the torments of the inferno for that space of time—not very flattering to your pretty face and engaging ways, but we will let it pass. You were aware of the fact that I hadn't much money when we burnt incense together at the shrine of Hymen. Like all lovers of art, by my pictures not being unmer- effully shaded in the salon, I imagined the stream of Pactolus would flow our way, with naught but gentle ripples. In my arrogance, or let me modify the expression, by saying, for the love of mine art, I would not condescend to paint pot-bollers for grasping dealers; therefore I found myself in a state of collapse; inspiration seemed to leave me; even my historical painting, which I still hope may hang in the academy, was at a standstill. I was too extravagant in furnishing our bridal nest and my ateller. I do like to have around me pretty things. It is conducive to higher work. But, thank the powers, I paid ready cash for everything: it was a good thing for us, as I was enabled to raise the 'needful, though at a ruinous rate of interest, I must confess. What seemed such hard luck was to have a lot of good material on hand, and vanity apart, I felt it to be above the mediocre, which represented solid cash, but could find no market for my wares. Duns, debts and difficulties, the three demons dreaded by imprecuous mortals, stared me in the face. Only yesterday I received a note informing me that the interest on the loan on our goods and chattels would fall due next week. If the amount was not forthcoming they would be under the painful necessity of levying on the furniture, etc. "Thank goodness, darling, that the dark clouds are rolling away, and that the flood tide is making. It will not be my fault if I do not take advantage of it. I have satisfied my creditor, much to his astonishment and disgust. Now he is quite willing to wait for an indefinite period for his money. I suppose, with the hope that he will get me in his claws again. Now for the rest of my news. That same friend of Devine's has commissioned me to paint some scenes in the Thousand Islands and the Adirondacks. Pack your trunks and be ready for a start as soon as possible." "Well, Charlie, we have each tried to hide our troubles from the other. I am so glad I can aid with my mite. I never intended to be a drone in the matrimonial hive. May we go hand in hand down the stream of life. Don't laugh at me." "Laugh! I am as grave as a judge, but I must let the exuberance of my spirits escape, by giving three times three for my queen bee." WAS A FAMOUS BIRD. But Eight-Year-Old Prize Winner Was No Table Delicacy. The earl of Denbigh, who commanded the Honorable Artillery Company of London during its recent visit to America, told at a dinner party in New York one night a story which, he said, Andrew Lang had related to him. There was, according to the story, an aged Scot who had a reputation far and near for his fine fowls, which took prizes at all the fairs and shows of the countryside. A gentleman, stopping in the neighborhood, heard so much of the Scot and his birds that he decided to give the old man's stock a trial. Accordingly he sent an order for the finest turkey that could be procured, and in due season was delighted to receive an exceedingly large and plump fowl. The fowl was roasted and served, but so tough and dry did it prove that the gentleman could not eat a mouthful of it. Very much chagrined, he set forth to find the old Scot. The latter, after listening to his patron's outburst of disappointment, said with a sneer: "Hoot, man, why ye kenna tell a guild bird when ye see it. That turkey I sent ye ha'ten the first prize at all the shows for the last eight years." Holding Hands. The way was steep and tiresome, And but the afternoon. Alone, walked reluctant toward the road, soon, Before me in the pathway, Near where the statue stands, The road, the path, And they were holding hands. Come back to give commands, I'd gladly walk forever, Forever holding hands. Milwaukee Journal. The Living Present. F. Marlon Crawford, the prolific novelist, has little sympathy with the "art for art's sake" cult. He has a swift, duent pen, and does not believe in that indefatigable polishing which Walter Pater advocated. Otherwise Mr. Crawford could not possibly turn out the number of volumes annually that he does. A young woman was introduced to Mr. Crawford recently. Hearing that he was a novelist, she said: "And have you written anything that will live after you are gone." "I don't know," he replied. "You see, what I am after is something that will enable me to live while I am here." A Circulating Medium. "Yes, sir," said the village grocer, "I take the big weeklies to keep track of the world's affairs and the big city dallies to keep posted on what is going on in this country." "But don't you take your home paper?" asked the drummer. "Nope." "But you certainly ought to be interested in local affairs." "Oh, I know everything that goes on. My wife belongs to the woman's club and three church societies, one of my daughters works in the millinery shop, and the other is in the delivery window at the postoffice."—Exchange HUMOR OF THE DAY Prolonged Sitting Needed. "You want me to tell the whole truth?" asked the witness. "Certainly," replied the judge. "The whole truth about the plaintiff?" "Of course." "How long does the court expect to sit?" "What difference does that make?" "It makes a lot of difference. I couldn't tell the whole truth about that soundrel inside of thirty days, talking all the time." The Secret Out: "I think," said the kittenish maid of some thirty-odd summers, "I'll go in for portrait painting. Is it difficult to learn?" "No, it's comparatively easy," replied the great artist. "All one has to do is select the right colors and put them on in the right place." His Objection Fred—Why is it I never see you with Miss Buddington any more? Joe—Because of my dislike for her father. He is a regular old pirate. Fred—A pirate! Why, how's that? Joe—Well. I know from personal experience that he's a freebooster. Working on Time. Stork—Say, Monk, what's become of the cuckoo bird that used to live in the third bough back? Monk—Oh, he's moved to the city. He's got a job as model in a clock factory. An Iathmus. Barnes—Howes and I have been arguing about the meaning of the word "isthmus." He says it means a neck of land separating two bodies of water, and I hold that it is a strip of land connecting two continents. Now, what do you say? Shedd—I say that neighbor of you is right. An isthmus is a thing that connects conspiracies and revolutions and separates governments. Switching Off the Old Man. Mr. Elder—There is something I want to say to you, Bessie—or that is, Miss Kutely. Miss Kutely—Call me Bessie if you wish. Mr. Elder—Oh, may I? Miss Kutely—Of course; all old gen tlemen call me Bessie. Orthography. Uncle George—I notice you have spelt the word "sore" wrong in speaking of "sore throat"; you have written it "soar." Willie—I was speaking of a giraffe, Uncle George. Nothing was the matter with his throat, only it soared. Business Instinct Street Vendor—Map of the city, air? Common Phrases. OCH! PARTNER! "A mere slip of a girl." Decidedly Stuck Up. Phamley—Goodart called on us the other day and I never saw a man so stuck up in all my life. Newtt—Nonsense! That isn't his style at all. Phamley—I know, his style was simply ruined. He brought our children candy and held them on his lap while they ate it. As It Referred to Him. Wife—How many people gaze at my new dress! I presume they wonder if I've been shopping in Paris. Husband—More likely they wonder if I've been robbing a bank—New Yorker. "I turn all my bills over to my wife." "Does she have the money?" "No. the nerve." Classing Him. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. P. JENCHY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. P. JENCHY and Hall's Catarrh Cure to be able to enable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligate a made by his firm. WALKING DRIVERS. Wholesale Drugs, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting as a drugstore for the treatment of the system. Testimoniale can free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. There is too much charity in this world—for worthless people. Template and Billion Dollar Grass The two greatest fodder plants on earth, one good for 14 tons hay and the other 80 tons green fodder per acre. Grows everywhere, so does Victoria Rape, yielding 60,000 lbs. sheep and swine food per acre. JUST SEND 100 IN STAMPS TO THE John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., and receive in return their big catalog and lots of farm seed samples. (W. N. U.) It isn't so bad to be absent minded if we can only forget our troubles. The Best Results in Starching can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. more for same money—no cooking required. God measures by motives; men, by mistakes. Inset on Getting It. Some grocers say they don't keep Deistance Starch because they have a stock in hand of 19 oz. brands, which they know cannot be sold to a customer who has once used the 16 oz. pkg. Deistance Starch for same money. Hunter's Valuable Donkey A traveler in central Africa tells of a native hunter of the Wanderobo tribe who was the possessor of a most accomplished donkey, which, with an antelope's horns strapped to its head, its ody covered with a skin or painted to resemble the animal its master intended to stalk that day, was the means of deluding many an unwary creature into falling a victim to the poisoned arrows of the hunter crouchin. behind his four-footed assistant. From Country to City: Italy has been more successful than Germany in preventing a wholesale emigration from the country to the cities. Its surplus population has gone for the most part to North and South America. Sharka Reappear. Ferocious sharks, which have not been seen in the Baltic for more than a century, have again appeared off the Danish and German coasts, and give the fishermen much trouble. Revive Sun Diale. The sun dial, that old-time favorite in the garden of the past, has been revived, and it is stated on good authority that no garden will be considered complete without it. Visible Stars. The number of stars visible to the naked eye is fewer than 6,000. The number of stars visible through the largest telescope is probably not fewer than 100,000,000. To Increase Population. In the interest of the increase in population, a Frenchman suggests that married men and fathers be exempted from military duty. Old Inventions. During the middle ages gunpowder, clocks, telescopes, parchment, paper and the mariner's compass were invented or adopted. Ruselana Marry Young The European country in which there is the largest number of marriages of men under the age of twenty-one is Russia. Check Foreign Students Some of the higher institutions of learning in Germany have increased the fees for foreign students. Chiton Has Many Eyes. The chiton, a sort of shellfish, holds the record of possessing 11,000 eyes. GIVES "GO" Food That Carries One Along. It's nice to know of food that not only tastes delicious but that puts the snap and go into one and supplies staying power for the day. A woman says: "I have taken enough medicine in my time to furnish a drug store, but in later and wiser years I have taken none but have depended, for the health I now enjoy, on suitable and sustaining food of which I keep on hand a tested variety, plain but nourishing. "Of these my main dependence is Grape-Nuts, especially if I have before me a day of unusual effort either mental or physical. In this case I fortify myself the first thing in the morning with about 4 teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts moistened with cream and not much else for breakfast and the amount of work I can then carry through successfully without fatigue or exhaustion is a wonder to those about me and even to myself. "Grape-Nuts food is certainly a wonderful strengthener and is not a stimulant, for there is no reaction afterwards, but it is sustaining and strengthening, as I have proved by long experience." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason four teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts and cream will add more strength and carry one further than a plateful of coarse heavy food that is nearly all waste. Grape-Nuts food is condensed, pre-digested and delicious. It contains the parts of the Wheat and Barley grains that supply the rebuilding parts for Brain and Nerve Centers. Look in each package for a copy of the famous little book, "The Road to Wellyville." Feet Comfortable Ever Since. "I suffered for years with my feet. A friend recommended ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. I used two boxes of the powder, and my feet have been entirely comfortable ever since. ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE is certainly a good send to me. Wm. L. Swormstedt, Washington, D. C." Sold by all Druggists, 280. Millions for Religion The American investment in religious and educational institutions in Turkey is $6,500,000, and more than $20,000,000 has been spent in mission work covering nearly a century. Chivalry. the chivalry of Europe is, in great measure, a product of the Saracen chivalry which entered Europe in two streams flowing through Constantinople and through Spain. Turkish War Expenses Something like three-fourths of the annual expenditure of the Turkish government has of recent years been for arms and munitions of war. Bilent Japanese Soldiers Japanese soldiers fight noiselessly. They have no bands, no drums best revelille or tattoo, and in action they utter no cheers. Irrigation Adds Value. By means of irrigation something like 3,500,000 acres of land in Dakota have been increased in value over $230,000,000. A Physician's Statement Yorktown, Ark., Jan. 11.-Leland Williamson, M.D., one of our cleverest physicians, has made a statement, endorsing Dodd's Kidney Pills and saying that he uses them in his daily practice in preference to any other Kidney medicine. His statement has created a profound sensation, as it is somewhat unusual for a physician to publicly endorse anything in the shape of a patent medicine. Dr. Williamson says: "After twenty years' practice in a sickly and malarious country I have come to the conclusion that it is always best to use the remedy that will relieve and cure my patients, whether ethical or not. "I have used Dodd's Kidney Pills with uniform success in the various forms of Kidney Disease, Pain in the Back, Gout, Rheumatism, Infammation and Congestion of the Kidneys and all kindred diseases; I always prescribe Dodd's Kidney Pills in such cases and can testify that they invariably restore the Kidneys to their normal state and thereby relieve the blood of accumulated poisons, producing prompt and effective cures." Esau was foolish to swap his birthright for a mess of pottage if he could have traded it for breakfast food. Earliest Green Onions. The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., always have something new, something valuable. This year they offer among their new money making vegetables, an Earliest Green Eating Onion. It is a winner, Mr. Farmer and Gardener! JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 16c, and they will send you their big plants and seed catalog, together with enough seed to grow 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages. 1,000 gloriously brilliant Flowers. In all over 10,000 plants—this great offer is made to get you to test their warranted vegetable seeds and ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE, providing you will return this notice, and if you will send them 20c in postage, they will add to the above a package of famous Berliner Cauliflower. (W. N. U.) It's all right to strike while the iron is hot, but don't burn your fingers. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allys pain, curves wind coil. 20 c bottles. Fast living makes mast links in the devil's chain. The Wonderful Cream Separator. Does its work in thirty minutes and leaves less than 1 per cent butter fat. The price is ridiculously low, according to size, $2.75 to $6.00 each, and when you have one you would not part therewith for fifty times its cost. JUST READ THIS NOTICE. With 50 stamps for postage, the John W. With 50 stamps for postage, the John W. and get their big catalogue, fully describing this remarkable Cream Sepa- rator, and hundreds of other tools and farm seeds used by the farmer. (W.N.U.) German Universities. An extraordinary increase in the number of students is noted at those of the German universities which are situated in large cities, notably Berlin, Munich and Leipzig, while the smaller universities (Erlangen, Gottingen, etc.) are losing ground. The Berlin Tageblatt suggests that in order to re-establish some sort of a balance the increasingly numerous students from other countries should be allowed to study only at the smaller universities. Meat Diet to Blame. In a recent discussion of the Academy of Medicine, Paris, M. Lucas Championere said that every day more confirmation was forthcoming of the idea that it was the abuse of a meat diet which was the principal cause of appendicitis. In those countries where the natives eat very little meat, as in Brittany, appendicitis is very rare. In England and the United States, where a great deal of meat is eaten, appendicitis is four times more common than in Paris. Incomprehensible. An eccentric minister in Virginia was noted for quaint sayings. He was the owner of a fine yoke of oxen, and, losing one of them—a loss he could ill afford—was well nigh insoluble. His good wife, endeavoring to comfort him, quoted: "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away." "Yes, Elizabeth, I know; but I can't see what the Lord wanted with an odd steem." THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA Tells How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters by Using Pe-ru-na. Mr. Brock's Age is 115 Years. MR. ISAAC BROCK, BORN IN BUNGOMBE GO., M. G., MARCH 1, 1788. His age is 115 years, vouched for by authentic record. He says: "I attribute my extreme age to the use of Peruna. RED GROSS BALL BLUE used every washday will make your clothes white as snow and as beautiful as when new. The most competent housekeepers in the country use Red Cross Ball Blue and no other. Just try it once and you will see the difference. All grocers sell it. Large package. 50 LARGE WATER DRINKERS seldom have Rheumatism. It is claimed by many prominent physicians that copious draughts of pure water have proved the most certain means for effecting a cure of rheumatism. It cleanses and sets at liberty the uric acid in the system. The more drank the better the results, as it keeps the functions of the kidneys and skin active. Drinking water freely, accompanied by the daily use of Prepared by PRICE GEREAL FOOD COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois. Born before the United States was ormed. Saw 22 Presidents elected. Pe-ru-na has protected him from all sudden changes. Veteran of four wars. Shod a horse when 99 years old. Always conquered the grip with Pe-ru-na. Witness in a land suit at the age of 110 years. Belleve Pe-ru-na the greatest remedy of the age for catarrhal diseases. SAAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan county, Texas, has lived for 115 years. For many years he resided at Rosque Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives with his son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas. A short time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac came to Waco, and sat for his picture. In his hand he held a stick cut from the graves of General Andrew Jackson, which has been carried by him ever since. Mr. Brook is a dignified old gentleman, showing few signs of decapetite. His family Bible is still preserved, and it shows that the date of his birth was written 115 years ago. Surely a few words from this remarkable old gentleman, who has had 115 years of experience to draw from, would be interesting as well as profitable. A lengthy biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald, December 4, 1888. A still more pretentious biographical sketch of the oldest living man portrait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News, dated December 11, 1888, and also the Chicago Times-Herald of same date. OSS BA white as snow and as beautiful as when new er. Just try it once and you will see the differ The FREE Homestead LANDS OF FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Western Canada Are the STAR ATTRACTIONS for 1904. Millions of acres of magnificent Grain and Grain lands to be had as a free gift, or by purchase from Railway Companies. Land Corporations, etc. THE GREAT ATTRACTIONS Good Crops, delightful climate, splendid school system, perfect social conditions, exceptional railway advantages, and wealth and influence acquired easily. The population of Western Canada increased 128,000 by immigration during the past year, over 50,000 being Americans. Write to nearest authorized Canadian Government Agent for Canadian Atlas and other information—(or address Supt. of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada—J. S. Crawford, No. 125 W. Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. Earn $20.00 per week Kansas City Barber College teaches you the trade in six weeks. Secures position and pays commission while learning. Catalogs mailed free. F. C. BRIDBORD, 608 Delaware Street, Kansas City, Mo. This centenarian is an ardent friend of Peruna, having used it many years. In speaking of his good health and extreme old age, Mr. Brock says: treme old age, Mr. Brock says: "After a man has lived in the world as long as I have, he ought to have found out a great many things by experience. I think I have done so. "One of the things I have found out to my entire satisfaction is the proper thing for alliments that are due directly to the effects of the climate. For 115 years I have withstood the changeable climate of the United States. "I have always been a very healthy man, but of course subject to the little affections which are due to sudden changes in the climate and temperature. During my long life I have known a great many remedies for coughs, colds and diarrhea. "As for Dr. Hartman's remedy, Peruna, I have found it to be the best, if not the only, reliable remedy for these affections. It has been my standby for many years, and I attribute my good health and extreme old age to this remedy. "It exactly meets all my requirements. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps me in good appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in good circulation. I have come to rely upon it almost entirely for the many little things for which I need medicine. "I had several long sieges with the grip. At first I did not know that Peruna was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la grippe was epidemic catarrh, I tried Peruna for la grippe and found it to be just the thing." In a later letter dated January 31, 1908, Mr. Brock writes: "I am well and feeling as well as I have for years. The only thing that brothers me is my sight. If I could see better I could walk all over the farm and it would do me good. I would not be without Peruna." Yours truly, Issued Brock. For a free book on catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. O. If you do not derive prompt and satis factory 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 ad wici credi Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus Ohio. LL BLUE w. The most competent housekeepers in the frence. All grocers sell it. Large package. 5c Many a man who is offered the chance of a lifetime for a mere song can't sing. Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz. for 10 cents. If a man is bent on committing su- cide he can afford to be familiar with a mule. I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds.—JOHN F. BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. 5, 1900. A woman without jealousy is like a kite without a string. Many who formerly smoked 10c cigars, now smoke Lewis "Single Binder" straight 8c cigar. The best combination of the best tobacco. Lewis' Factory, Peoris, Ill. A man's prospects depend on the things he respects. When You Buy Starch buy Defiance and get the best. 10 oz. for 10 cents. Once used, always used. The young father of his first baby is familiar with the call to arms. RINKERS ans that copious draughts of pure humatism. It cleanses and sets at results, as it keeps the functions of panied by the daily use of SURE CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS. Nothing Equals Five-Foot Wall, Says One Who Took the Treatment. John G. Capers, the Republican National committeeman from South Carolina, told a coterie of Southern statesmen at the capitol last week some reflections of an ex-convict, his client once upon a time, about the drink habit. "This man was accused of murder," said Mr. Capers. "I defended him as diligently as I could in the court, and got him off with a verdict of manslaughter, for which he was sentenced to a five-year term in the penitentiary. He thought himself very fortunate to escape as well as he did. My client had been a pretty tough customer. He had actually drunk constantly for twenty-five years before the state took him into its keeping. "By good behavior he reduced his sentence several months. As soon as the prison doors opened, he camp straight to my office to express his thanks for my legal services to him. Naturally, after his long confinement, he was sober as a judge. "'Partner,' said he, 'I have heard tell a great deal about these 'ere institutes for curing drunkenness. For well nigh to a quarter of a century I was in a permanent state of intoxication, but I want to say that as a drink eradicator there's nothing equal to five feet of solid granite wall between yo'self and the nearest booze joint.'" —Washington Post. NO NEED FOR LANTERNS. Conductors New Seldom Carry Their Costly Lights in Taking Tickets. Modern railroading has driven the passenger conductor's lantern almost out of use. Two decades ago or less the pride of a passenger conductor was his lantern. Then the cars were not so brilliantly illuminated as they are now, and the ticket taker was obliged to carry his light on his left arm in order to see the pasteboards as he passed through the dimly lighted car. Ten or twelve years ago the conductors indulged in considerable extravagance in the matter of lanterns. Some of them were gold and silver plated. The upper part of the glass globe was colored blue, and the name of the owner was cut in old English letters. At the meetings of the conductors' association manufacturers would arrange a great display of costly lights at one of the hotels in the city in which the meeting would be held. Some of the conceits in the lights were unique and the prices ranged from $25 to ten times that figure. The glass and the plating were kept in a highly polished state and none dared to meddle with this part of the ticket puncher's equipment. Conductors still carry their own lanterns—that is they are on the train ready for use—but there is nowhere near the need of them that formerly existed. REFUSED TO BE INFLUENCED. How a Judge Fortified Himself Against an Attorney's Argument. Committeeman Robinson of North Carolina used to be a judge in the Tarheel state. Cope Elias, an attorney of considerable reputation in those parts, once appeared in a case before him. Robinson's mind was fully made up concerning the judgment to be rendered, and he accordingly informed Elias that no argument was necessary. Notwithstanding this, Elias began to argue. Judge Robinson again informed him that he need not continue, but again his word was not heeded. "Sheriff," said the judge, calling that official to his desk, "have you any cotton hereabouts?" The sheriff allowed that there were several bales of cotton just outside the cohouse and, complying with instructions, he brought the judge a handful of the fluffy staple. The judge stuffed a wad of it in each of his ears, gathered up the legal papers on his desk, and, beginning to read them carefully, observed: "Now, Mr. Elias, you may proceed." —From the Washington Post. Living Jewels. When the thirst for the novel, whether it be for clothes, jewels or manner of conducting a function, is so unquenched as it is to day, it seems surprising the old and worn out custom of showering rice on the bridal pair still satisfies us. In London at one or two weddings tiny silver horseshoes were thrown at the bridal couple. The silver may sound hard until you hear that it was silver paper. Quite often is heard the plaint: Nothing now in jewelry for love of art or money. Then adopt the fad of the women of Mexico, who have a fancy for living jewels in the form of fire dies. They tie these little creatures in gauze bags and wear them in their hair, or sparkling in the corsage. Instead of cleaning your jewels regularly, feed them on scraps of sugar cane and place them in a wire cage at night in place of the satin-lined, jewel-studded case. Range of Temperature. The range of temperature suited to terrestrial life is comparatively narrow. All vital actions are suspended temporarily, some permanently, if subjected to a temperature near the freezing point; while the highest that most organisms can bear lies somewhere between 95 degrees and 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Only the spores of certain bacteria can survive boiling. It is, therefore, probable that if the general temperature of the earth's surface rose or fell 40 degrees (a small amount relatively), the whole course of life would be changed, even perchance to extinction. THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT To Prove what Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Remedy, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of this paper May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail. Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble is permitted to continue, fatal results are sure to follow. Your other organs may need attention—but your kidneys most, because they do most and need attention first. If you are sick or "feel badly," begin taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, because as soon as your kidneys begin to get better they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone. For Rheumatism Lumbago Frost Bites use Mexican Mustang Liniment Best Remedy for Piles WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLES No matter what your preferences are about a rifle, some one of the eight different Winchester models will suit you. Winchester Rifles are made in calibers sulta- ble for shooting any game, from rabbits to grizzly bears, and in many styles and weights. Whichever model you select, you can count on its being well made and finished, reliable in action and a strong, accurate shooter. FREE 1 Our ten-page illustrated catalogue. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. 25 YEARS ESTABLISHED. We sent: PIFE and postpaid a 260 page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the Rectum; also 180 page illus. treatise on Diseases of Women. Of the thousands cured by our mild method, none paid a cent fillured—we furnish their names on application. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR, 1010 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. Some live men remind us of dead ones who forgot to get buried. IF YOU USE BALL BLUE, Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The feminine ambition begins with tolls and ends with dollars. BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP cures coughs and colds. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. W. N. U., KANSAS CITY, NO. 3, 1904 PISO'S CURE FOR Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Use 40 times. Sold by druggists. The mild and immediate effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp-Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this is a trial. 14 EAST 120th St., NEW YORK CITY DEAR SIR: Oct. 15th, 1902 You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp Root, sent free by mail, postpaid, by which you may test its virtues for such disorders as kidney, bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion, being obliged to pass EDITORIAL NOTICE—If you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble, or if there is a trace of it in your family history, send at once to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., who will gladly send you by mail, immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a book containing many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured. In writing, be sure to say that you read this generous offer in this paper. your water frequently night and day smarting or irritation in passing, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, headache, backache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, irritability, wound feeling, lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow complexion, or Bright's disease. It your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty-four hours, forms a sediment or settling or has a cloudy appearance, it is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention. Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilner, the eminent kidney and bladder specialist. Hospitals use it with wonderful success in both light and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use it in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and most successful remedy. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale at drug stores the world over in bottles of two sizes and two prices—fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. COUPON. Please write or fill in this coupon with rom name and address and Dr. Kilmer & Co will send you a Free Sample Bottle of Swamp-Koot the Great Kilmer Remedy.