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have no trouble adads. No tron- with subscribers we have the caper- ce, and you the money—pass the this way. By F. L. JELTZ. There is a great deal of como- n over the Morrison jury. New Year, new laws, new devil, new claws. Look out "fellow" Lynching still goes on despite the message of President McKinny just issued. The state and national officers are preparing to wear their best ties and shake hands again. We have been asked so very many questions lately that we are refused to talk. We have tried to settle all our rents for 19co. But like the C—we are always behind. There is a doctor in Wichita so claims he can cure all ills for twenty-five cent medicine: surely we are a good many saloons. you want to see fun just write a joke on some tellow's mule if you will be Joshed to death explanations. We were so poor in pants till did not have any Christmas, we contented ourselves for bealive. The ladies of Eldorado have attempted to lynch Jessie Harrison for they could have be that long ago. It is wrong Chicago papers to print all my hear as facts. Some fellows have it still in for republican party, they are for jawing about Porto Rica and home rule, or Manila or some ce. there is naught to fear every who knows us will tell you words true and plain, what we and we make no pretenses, are "there." It is too late to try to fool theple. We have kept the good and friendship of the people a majority all along and there need for us to hurry or worin due time we shall be reade. We have been in favor of just-but not of capital punishment. Judge Lynch three colored have just died that kind of and one white man. In the few days the world is getting into a channel of despair. There are many sad cases of incidents frequently happening all of them can not be attributed to the use of liquor. Some are worse in temper and charm who never smelled an intoxent. Be fair and just accidents natural. there are colored men in Toppa said to worth from ten to fif- thousand dollars and to say least many of them can't sign hundred dollar bond. Hence it not necessary to boast when living in plaster paris for theople will find out where you They stand with notoriety publication, The Japanese government is considering the advisability of in- ing by means of suffocation — using the subject in an air tight chamber and then exhausting the from the chamber by means of pump. Ex. The State Ledger. DO RIGHT--KNOW THAT YOU ARE RIGHT; BEAR NO MAN; BUT RENDER JUSTICE TO ALL. DENNISON KANS. Dennison, Kansas is a nice little burg ten miles on the north western R. R., west from Valley Falls. Most of the people there are a thriving class trying to promote the business of the town. While on the other hand, as usual there are always bosses who take no interest in any thing, hence they think they are either dexterous or very wise men. However there are always enough good people in these communities to carry on business and don't need to consult this class of ringsters. Dennison has a population of 350 and also many good stores. WONDERFUL POET. Thus far Albert Edwards, who is a helper at the city Electric Plant has not left the city to study and write poetry. Yet it is rumored that Albert is certainly going to throw up his job and leave the city for parts more congenial for poetry. Albert is a natural born and had it not been for Sup't Goodwin and Mr. Roper and a few more of his friends he would have shook the dust from the plant long ago, thus far he has been contented to remain. PROF. JACKSGN There is another industrious gentleman in. Topeka that has adopted the plan of Mr J. E. Nissley in this city for all "waifs" in the shape of boys, and that is Prof. Jackson. Director of the 23d Regiment Band. He intends to make them entirely useful by learning some kind of trades. This is all (OK) on the part of the genial professor and if he does not receive his reward here he will receive it in the sweet bye and bye. Prot. Jackson has already leased the hall at 420 Kansas avenue for a permanent residence for the band will fix it up tip-top. VALLEY FALLS KANSAS. The people of Valley Falls are a goodly set, they treated us very kindly when we were there. There are a number of fine people in that city who deserve the public patronage. The firm of Hutchins and Hutchins, the firm of Doolittle Hardware Company; the firm of Wendel and Wendel, the neatly appointed Drug Store of Mr. J. W. McDaniel. Sehuyler Furniture Company, also the novelty department of Mr. F. Carr. The kindness of Dr. Swallow, Dr. Aitken, the dentist and Dr. Gillman, one of the veteran physicians of the city, also the kindness of Dr. Gephart, of the bank, and many others are up-to-date in every respect. JAMES C. SMITH THE LEADING BUYER IN HIDES and FURS. Few no doubt have taken notice of the amount of business done in this city by Mr. James C. Smith, dealer in the above me. The year just closed show a remarkable success done by Mr. Smith. One reason, he lets the people know that he is a business man, he is known all over Kansas Most parties ship their goods to him for he is an honest buyer and pays the top of the market for them. Since Mr. Smith has had full control of this business in this city, he has built up a great business, and suffice to say, it has all been achieved by dealing honest and doing just as he agrees. With the steady increase et business pouring in, Mr. Smith, will no doubt in the near future make a move toward the erection of a larger building for the accommodation of his large shipments and receipts. His office 108-110 east Third street, Topeka, Kansas. Parents who want their children to be polite must have good manners themselves. "But the world never forgives," observes one of the characters in a popular novel, "it is only God and our mothers that can do that. Our higher education runs too much Latin and Greek and too little'e to learning the use of "seen" and 'done.' Ex. A man is a fool to be jealous of good woman, and he is a fool to be jealous of a worthless one. Now draw your own conclusion. Consistency is a very essential thing in almost every walk of life, and the individual that is not consistant any thing, is a very peculiar specie of a being, and need to be pitted. However, there are some Negroes so inconsistent and self conceited by reason ot a compliment from some one, and viewing themselves in a mirror some where. They imagine that there is nothing but them, and like a peacock, they are forever in a strut, usually boasting, of themselves. The are consistent, self-respecting and progressive individual, we can see as usual-pursuing the even tenor of his own way, making friends, and succeeding in life. Ex. TUSKEGEE NOTES Tuskegee's exhibit at the Alabama State Fair, received a gold medal diploma which is the highest character of award given by the officers of the fair. The endowment fund of the institution now amounts to $184,050 Principal Washington is at the North endeavouring to raise the necessary amount to reach the 50,000 which he desires. A northen lady sent Mr. Washington a check this week for $4,000 with which to build the much needed hospital. "Young man dont swear," remarks a Kansas exchange. 'There is no occasion for it outside the printing office, where it is useful when the paper is behind time. It also comes in handy in proof-reading and it is indispen sible when the ink works bad and the press begins to buck. It is often brought into use when the foreman is mad and it has been known to entirely remove that tired feeling of the editor when he looks over the paper after it is printed. Outside the printing office it is a foolish habit. Ex. A western minister is said to be insane and imaines he is a centipede. His hallucination may be due to the many pairs of slippers donated by the female portion of his congregation. Ex. The amature fisherman can reel off just as big a fish story as the professional. If it weren't for our little trials and tribulations, life would soon become monotonous. In the will of a charitable man it was found he had left a legacy to a legless friend. It doesn't pay to stick your nose into other people's business—unless you are a lawyer. The clock is never inclined to boast; on the contrary, it is alway running down its own works. It is really amusing to read the opposition press comment on the President's message. None of them can see any good in it. It makes one think of the old quotation; "Just as you are pleased at finding fault, you are displeased at finding perfection. Lacrosse county seat of Rush county is a splendid city of 500 the majority in it are democrats but the county goes republican. The literay at Browns chapel was well attended on last Friday evening the number of interest being the mock trial of Frank Chiles. the trial of witnesses and arguments in the case were very amusing. Dennis Hope and Geo. Smith conducted the prosecution while John Taylor and P. C. Thomas appeared for the defense. Chiles was found guilty of stealing two sacks of salt as charged. Any man who has ever patronized a church fair fully realizes the folly of investing in lottery tfickets. Ex. Ness city which you remember once had a population of over 1000 souls has since boom days fell to the minority of 500. However there are some good business corners and blocks remainieg. McCracken in Rush county on the Mo. Pacific Railroad affords quiet a territory around The city is less than 400 and two newspapers several churches and a good city school. There is a good deal of bluff about some candidates. There is a certain one telling it all around that he is going to be nominated to some office, but to say the least he will be the slowest man in the race. If this is not true come around and take something on the editor. Those big mouth stomach-ach ing politicians who want to see us get the worst of it can have the pleasure in the future, for we are going to stick. There are always some fool left in this world. Hence they don't know they are living. Belle Plain on the Santafe and connecting lines of the Mo Pacific is another thriving city of 1oo Mulvane and Derby all are business towns. Mrs. Georgia Tarbet, who has been spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Parks, will leave Saturday for her home in Denver, Colo., HERE AND THERE. Our holiday number will appear soon giving an extensive write up for many Kansas cities and towns. Miss Lutie Lytle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lytle will be married Jan. 1st next to Lawyer Alfred Cowan, of New York City. The good people of Ness City, in the short grass regions are doing well in all lines of business. While they do not make corn and wheat in abundance, yet they are chiefly engaged in rearing cattle and small grain. Netawaker, Kansas, on the Missouri Pacific is a thriving little city less than 400, it affords one good hotel and many business houses, severa chuches a good city school, livery and mills. Messrs Gotorth and Murphy—507 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, has a full line of musical instruments, Pianos and organs They will make terms right with you. See them. The grand opening of the 23rd Regt. band will be given at their new rooms 420 Kansas avenue on the evening of December 28. Every one should see that the capacity of the hall is taxed to its utmost. Marriage of Miss Martha Drane to Mr. James Nolan both of which are well known in Topeka society. took place at the residence of Mr. Loyd Davis.....north Kansas avenue. Oscar Over, an old Topeka boy, and one who is well thought of in social circles in this city, is soon to wed Miss Gertrude Taylor of Leavenworth. They will make Galena their home. About twenty of the young men of the city gave a subscription party on the 24 which consisted of a banquet and ball at the eight st nall. From the fact that the engineering wa done by Jack Kenady, 'Al, Cal, Pat and Rox, it was acknowledged a success. Remember our merchants, those who receive the paper and see that your merchants receive it, to be sure it means business, they want your trade. There are always kickers, but help our merchants everywhere Butters and Butters have purchased the City Meat Market at Whiting and are making it up to date in every respect. Flour Feed and Grain. Reliable Dealers. Headquarters for anything you want in their line. Call and see them——517 N. Main St. Wichita, Kans. Remember me is all we ask and if remembrance proves a task forget. The editor of this paper has been indiposed here of late. James Haywood was killed by the cars this week he was an old highly respected citizen. There is no peace without a storm or cloudburst there after. When the time comes remem- if we are deteated we will ask no terms of peace. Lick us if you can and you can put your old relics in our trunk. The Cantata at St. John's A. M. E. church the 24th was quite a success. We guarantee the people who advertise,quick returns—most reliable newspaper among al classes. VOL. 9, NO. 12. A: SHIMMOM'S for anything you want in the line of New and Second Hand goods Mass., Street., Lawrence Kans. THE RACKET Mrs. Q: Campbell...Prop. Santa Claus headquarters at our store. Finest line of Xmas goods ever carried. Come in and examine our stock...always pleased to see you. Mrs. Q. Campbell, Conway, Springs Kansas. JOHN MILLER, Dealer In Flour, Feed, Graih, Hay And all kinds of Coal. 120 East Eighth St.. GOTO FURMAN'S FOR YOUR Shoes and Christmas Slippers. at low prices. 628 Kansas Avenue. BRAINARD'S On the principal round Smallest prices, finest qualities. Scan closely. 'There are plenty of seconds and thirds on the market. HOLLIDAY GOODS OF Please call in and I shall take great pleasure to show courteously to my customers entire satisfaction. Largest display of any season and will save you money. Doctoring done scientifically and more ease to your pains. On corner opposite Pose Office. Argonia, Kansas UNEEDA RABBITRY FINEST STRAINS] prices the lowest, Edinboro, Ione, Score 95 at Stud, Fee $5.00 Write us, A. L. TYSON, Mgr DENNISON, KAS.. C. E. ROGERS C. E. KOGERS Dealer In Farm Implements and machinery and the (patent coop) for shipping purpose. Harper, Kans.. A·T·WAGGONER MEDICINE 791 Kansas Ave YOUR TRADE ADMINISTER THE STATE LEDGER KANSAS ITEMS OF INTEREST. Ex-Governor Leedy is going to Oregon with his family to remain there permanently. Company D, First regiment, Kansas National Guard, has been been mustered in at Chanute. Judge E. II. Madison, of Dodge City, married Miss Lou Vance, of Oklahoma City on December 13. An advance party of Russians is in Edwards county. They are looking for a location for a colony. Randolph, Riley county, is striving to secure the location of the Mission Church college at that place. Val. W. Robertson, a Rock Island brakeman, fell from a train at Abilene and received very serious injuries. Gold, it is said, has been discovered in the blufs near Lindsborg. A company has been formed to develop it. The Sixth district seems to have centered its desires on Ellsworth for the location of the new insane asylum. State Grain Inspector McKenzie's report for November shows $2,537.10 collection of fees, at an expense of $2,383.70, leaving a balance of $153.40. The First Methodist church of Wichita, at its Sunday service raised a thank offering of $2,500, which pays the only debt against the church, which was upon the parsonage. Miss Rose Packard, of Pleasanton, is called the "Wheat King" of Rush county. She raised 4,000 bushels of wheat last year. Miss Packard teaches a country school in winter. The governor has sent the assistant attorney general to Ness county to assist in the prosecution of a boy charged with criminal assault. The culprit's father asked for this action. D. J. Fair & Co's lumber yard in Burlingame caught fire and the office and a large shed filled with finishing lumber were destroyed. A great deal of lumber in the yard was destroyed. The new theater at the Leavenworth Soldiers' home has its first performance on Christmas eve. Old soldiers will at all times be admitted free, but officers, employees and citizens will have to pay 50 and 25 cents. The Law and Order League at Topeka raised inpledges $25,175 to prosecute violators of the liquor law, in one meeting and it is their intention to make it $50,000. There were 2,500 people at the meeting. James E. Cole, of Alma, and Andrew Lang, of Topeka, propose to establish an automobile factory in Topeka. They have patented an oil-propelling auto which they claim can be put on the market for $250. Mr. Long, a Montgomery county farmer, sues for a divorce on the ground that his wife will not let him work on Saturday, she having joined the Seventh Day Adventist church. They have been married 30 years. Miss Pearl Murdock, only daughter of M. M. Murdock, Eagle editor and postmaster of Wichita, and William P. Eaton, were married on December 12. The groom is employed at the Carey hotel owned by his uncle, B. L. Eaton. Kilns for burning gambo ballast for the Rock Island tracks are fired up near Caldwell. After the works are in full blast, from five to 10 carloads of coal will be used daily and over 100 men* will be employed for several months. When the Lanyons erect their proposed additional snelter in Iola they they will reach the position of being the largest zinc producers in the world. The judges of the probate courts of Kansas will hold a meeting in Topeka December 28. The object is the forming of an association and to discuss needed legislation. Senator Tapp from Sedgwick county is preparing a bill to provide for the examination of telegraphers, under which they must obtain licenses before they can do railroad work. Governor Stanley has appointed T. M. Potter, of Peabody; S. R. Myers. of Sabetha, and H. W. McAfee, of Topeka, as delegates to the national live stock convention at Salt Lake City, January 15-18. State Architect Stanton is preparing estimates of the cost of finishing the interior and exterior of the state house. There yet remains considerable work to be done in the basement and upon the first floor. The total cost will probably be in the neighborhood of $150,000. Miss Olive Jones, the 19-year-old daughter of "Buffalo Jones," of Topeka, has sold a story to Harper's for $150. It tells of the capture of two mountain sheep in Colorado and Miss Jones was with her father on the trip. The Kansas State Grange passed a resolution calling for larger appropriations for the Agricultural college to 'enable the college to properly accommodate the large number of our boys and girls who wish to attend that institution.' The Methodists of Inman have raised $1,200 to build a new church. The Presbyterian church of Neodesha expects to build a $2,000 parsonage. There were two fatal shot gun accidents at Coffeyville on December 15. The state association of Kansas post-masters are to meet in Topeka January 10-11 Dr. E. C. Munn, has been made state bacteriologist by the state board of health. B. F. Reiber, of Kineaid, has harvested 26 bushels of peanuts from one-fifth of an acre. Miss Mary C. Park is serving her fifth term as clerk of the Atchison school board. State Treasurer Grimes pays the employees of the state a week ahead of time this month. It is figured out that the relief sent from Kansas to India saved the lives of 50,000 people. During the last month the salt mines of Kingman shipped 14 cars of salt a day for 26 days. Albert Strong, from Winterset, Iowa, has bought and will conduct the Emporia Republican. About 10,000 acres of land near Havana, Kas., have been leased for oil and gas production. The Dodge City Presbyterian church will build a seven room parsonage in the near future. The December report on the condi-of Kansas wheat is only 99.7 per cent. What's the matter? Fifteen hundred turkeys were driven overland from Stafford county and delivered to a Hutchinson poultry dealer. The agent of the American Express company, at Fort Scott, will test the law requiring him to have a city license. The librarians of Kansas propose to hold a meeting in Topeka coincident with the state teachers' association meeting. Rev. Harvey S. Christian, pastor of the Florence Presbyterian church, died December 15, after an operation for appendicitis. Decatur county people have prepared a petition to the legislature to establish a state salt plant at the Hutchinson reformatory. Miss Anna Bigger, of Emporia, has been elected principal of the music department of a female college at Williamstown, S. C. Geo. B. Edgar, a Santa Fe operator, has invented a railroad ticket which cannot be manipulated by scalpers. A patent is applied for and officers have been received from railroad passenger departments. Mrs. Bonsell, from Iowa, was enroute to visit in St. John, Kas., and while standing on a car platform the train started throwing her in a position to have her foot crushed between the bumpers. The foot was amputated. The report of State Bank Commissioner Breedental states that the farmers and stockmen of Kansas have on deposit in banks $17,393,318, or 56% per cent of the entire deposits, and that the entire deposits of corporations is 6% per cent of the total deposits. The number of the first named depositors is 77,930 and of the depositing corporations 1,516. Major Ben Furguson, of Dodge City, has started in upon what he proposes to make his winter's employment, by the capture of 100 skunks and 7 coons. He skins the animals and takes the fat. The skunk hides are contracted at 90 cents each and the oil at $4 a gallon. He digs the animals out of their sandholes and his dogs take care of them. A judicious use of coal oil is used to overcome the "musk." The furnishing of two rooms of the hospital at Winfield by Miss Helen Gould, was done in the name of the Missouri Pacific railroad company. Kearney county calls the big alfalfa results heretofore reported with a show down of 48 bushels of seed from four acres worth $60 an acre for the seed corn alone. At a meeting of the A. O. U. W. at Galena a mine boss stated that he had room for three more men. There were over 100 miners present, not one of them out of a job. JohnBriedenthal's new loan company is to have a capital stock of $250,000, one fourth of which was subscribed at the start of the movement. L. W. Bishop, Radcliffe, Iowa, wants to establish a sheep ranch in Kansas and writes to State Auditor Cole to learn prices of land and other information. Frank Rockefeller, of Belvidere, Kas., bought two cows at the Armpur sale in Kansas City. He paid $1,125 for Bu-ybody, and $1,025 for Beau Real's Maid. A. A. Crandall, a Rice county farmer, exhibited a four-year-old Durham steer in Kansas City, which is six feet and six inches tall and weighs 2,700 pounds. There are railroads running in nine directions out of Topeka. When Wichita gets the Orient it will have railroads leaving the place in a dozen different directions. There are thirteen rural delivery routes now established in Shawnee county, which with two or three more to be established, will cover the whofe county. A BUNCH OF CARNATIONS People who did not know the Bertrams wondered how it were possible for so many children to live in so small a house. When Dr. Bertram built the house it was considered of very good size, but that was many years ago, and since then five bright, happy children had come to crowd the little brown house. On one side of them lived a little boy who was an only child and the idol of his father and mother. He had the enviable reputation of having everything he wanted. When some of the little Bertrams wished they were as fortunate as Lawrence Cole, their sister Helen, who was 14, would say: "Oh, it wouldn't be nice to have all the things we want—there wouldn't be anything to wish for, and wishing is such fun!" Of their neighbor on the other side the children stood in great awe. He was a bachelor named Samuel Jorden, who lived all alone, and who detested children; and how in the world he happened to build a house right next to the little brown house full of them is not known. But, in spite of all the wealth on either side of them, the Bertrams were the happiest, most contented of families. There was always such fun there, with never a dull day, so that every child in the neighborhood loved to go there, but after dinner at night was the jolliest time, when Dr. Bertram was at home. They would all gather around the open fire in the library and everyone had to tell what he and she had been doing all day. Then they would have a little music from Helen and her mother, and the girl would transfer them all to an ideal world with the music from her violin. Then came the procession to bed, where Marjorie would be carried, half asleep. The queer thing about the Bertram family was that everyone was utterly different in look and character, so that one never knew just which one they loved best. It was only the third day before Christmas, when Dorothy, who was just "half past six," went up stairs to find her mother. She had a wistful look on her little face that one could never resist. "Mother, dear, have I got something for everybody now?" "Yes, Dorothy, I think you have, and you have helped me very much, besides," answered her mother. "Well, then, would you please give me just fifteen cents more and let me go out all alone and spend it?" "Why, yes, my child, you may have that. I suppose it is some great mystery, isn't it, and I mustn't ask?" said Mrs. Bertram. "No, please don't ask—ever!" said the child earnestly. "Ever!" thought her mother, as the child went out, "what can she be going to do with it? It was almost dark when Dorothy opened the door of a florist's little shop, two blocks down the street. Never was a child who loved flowers more than this little maid, and she would talk to them as she would to her dolls. She was a frequent visitor at this shop, and when the other children hurried off to a candy store with an occasional five cents, she usually spent "I WANT ALL YOU CAN GIVE ME." hers for a few pretty flowers. So as she stood there hesitatingly, the man smiled and asked her what she wished. "I want all you can give me of some kind that smells sweet, for fifteen cents. I suppose the flowers are all very dear, aren't they?" she added dubiously, but the man had disappeared inside the glass closet, and when he brought out a lovely bunch of Dorothy's favorite cinnamon pinks, she fairly danced. He was very generous with his little customer-and gave her eight blossoms, sweet and fresh. It was quite dark when Dorothy arrived home, but she went straight on past her 'door, and, wonder of wonders! she turned in at the gate of Mr. Jorden's house! "Please might I see Mr. Jorden for a minute?" she asked the astonished maid who opened the door just wide enough to look out. "Well, I never! you don't know how he hates children, I guess," she said, opening the door wider. A big lump, which she tried to swallow, came up in Dorothy's throat. "Yes, I do, but may I just see him a minute? I won't bother him." "Well, I don't know what he'll say, I'm sure," said the girl, as she led the way through the beautiful hall to a door at which she knocked. "Here, sir, is one of them children that lives next door. She's got some message, I guess." And in one second Dorothy found the door shut behind her, and there, in the chair before the fire, sat Mr. Jorden. "Well, what is it you want, little girl?" said he as he turned toward her. "Be quick, for I am very busy." "Oh, are you busy?" asked Dorothy, surprised, because he was not doing anything but looking at the fire. "I—I only wanted to give you these, sir, and I'll go right away. The man stared hard at the white paper parcel she held out to him. "Flowers?" said he. "Yes." "For what, may I ask?" "Just for Christmas, because you live all alone. Good-bye," and she was gone. The pretty flowers had begun to fade by the warm fire before Mr. Jorden came out of the brown study into which he had fallen. "God bless her brave little heart," said he, as he held Dorothy's flowers. * * * * * The first joy of the Christmas tree was over, the presents were all distributed, and every one of the little Bertrams were sitting around admir- A girl in a skirt and hat is holding a bouquet of flowers and talking to an older man in a chair. ing the candles and the clever trimming of the tree. "There goes the door bell again," said someone. "Do you think Santa Claus has come back?" asked Marjorie. It was a great disappointment to her when she saw her mother shaking hands with Mr. Jorden. He looked rather sad, though he smiled at them all. There was a bright carriage in his buttonhole, the sight of which made Dorothy want to get behind someone. "How happy you look," said the visitor, sitting down. "I could see you through my side windows—I have often looked in upon you, and tonight I took the liberty of joining you for half an hour. Shall I intrude?" "Not at all," said Dr. Bertram. "You are very welcome." Mr. Jorden drew Dorothy toward him and kissed her. "Do you know," he said, turning to look at them all, "that a man may grow to be fifty years old and learn for the first time what he should always have known. It is this little girl who has taught me how sweet and comforting a child may be, and I used to think they were put into the world only to annoy people." This was Mr. Jorden's conversion, and though all the children grew to love him, it was Dorothy who became his daily companion and friend. Christmas Waits In England the "waits" are musicians who play throughout the towns and cities at night, for two or three weeks preceding Christmas. They call on the inhabitants for donations. At one time it was the custom to let out this privilege to one man, who was privileged to hire as many waits as he chose and to take a goodly percentage of the profits, none others but his players being allowed to engage in this occupation. She Knew. "What are pauses?" the teacher asked the first class in grammar. "Things that grows on cats and dogs," answered the smallest girl. Do not dare to live without some clear intention toward which your living shall be bent. Mean to be something with all your might.—Phillips Brooks Cast Care to the Wind Holly berries red and bright, Wealth of candles flick ring light, Christmas in the air! Childish faces all aglow, Outside sleigh bells in the snow Happy Christmastide! Memory brings back golden youth, Eyes then seeing only youth, Ever at its side. Joy tonight is crowned the queen Of the festive Christmas scene. May her rule be long! None can claim a rebel heart With her foll'wers forms a part— Theory, a discipline, used. I was near a failure hat, When lo, I spied a sprig among The feathers on her hat. Roy Farrell Greene. A REAL SAINT BILLS Old Santy is no phantom prim— The cheer he brings cures many lilies; Thro' dreamland's door we follow him, And lose the thought of New Year's bills Old English Customs. It was customary in former days, in Cornwall, England, for the people to meet on Christmas eve at the bottom of the deepest mines and have a midnight mass. In some parts of Derbyshire the village choir assemble in the church on Christmas eve and there wait until midnight, when they proceed from house to house, invariably accompanied by a keg of ale, singing "Christians, Awake!" During the week they again visit the principal houses in the place, and having played and sang for the evening, and partaken of the Christmas cheer, are presented with a sum of money. In Chester and its neighborhood numerous singers parade the streets, and are hospitably entertained with meat and drink at the various houses where they call. The "ashton fagot" is burned in Devonshire. It is composed entirely of ash timber, the separate branches bound with ash bands and made as large as can be admitted to the floor of the fireplace. When the fagot blazes a quart of cider is called for and served upon the bursting of every hoop or band around the fagot. The timber being green and elastic, each band bursts with a loud report. In one or two localities it is still customary for the farmer, with his family and friends, after partaking of both hot cakes and cider (the cakes being dipped into the liquor previous to being eaten) to proceed to the orchard, one or the party bearing hot cake and cider as an offering to the principal apple tree. The cake is formally deposited on the fork of the tree and the cider thrown upon the cake and tree. A superstitious notion prevails in the western parts of Devonshire that at 12 o'clock at night on Christmas eve the oxen in their stalls are always found on their knees as in an attitude of devotion. One John Martyn, by will, on Nov. 28, 1729, gave to the church wardens and overseers of the poor of the parish, St. Mary Major, Exeter, £20, to be put out at interest, and the profits thereof to be laid out every Christmas eve in twenty pieces of beef, to be distributed to twenty of the poorest people in the parish, said charity to be continued forever. Santa Will Stay. There are a lot of people Who love to wag their jaws And tell the children plainly There is no Santa Claus. No Santa Claus—what nonsense Down childish throats to ram, You might as well inform them There is no Uncle Sam! The siege of Khartoum continued 317 days. Over 4,000 people, including Chinese Gordon and all his officers and all foreigners were slain. Only the black troops were saved. The city was pillaged and the women were distributed among the Arabs, and it has been described as one of the most horrible orgies of blood and lechery the century had known. This was in Jan. 1885—New York Weekly. Our Nation's Wealth The material wealth and strength of our nation is in iron, the most useful of all metals, just as the wealth of a human being lies in a useful stomach. If you have overworked yours, try Hostetler's Stomach Bitters. It will relieve the clogged bowels, improve the appetite and cure constipation, dry pepsia and biliousness. As women grow older, they begin to find more fault with the unbecoming styles of hats that are displayed at the milliner's. The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever is a bottle of GROVE'S TASTEER CHILL, TONIC. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—no pay. Price, Inc. No woman in a decollette gown can be said to be overdressed. Don't quarrel, if you can help it; a quarrel is never made up. One nuisance no sooner leaves town than another lights. Garfield Tea produces a healthy action of the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels; it purifies the blood, thus protecting the system against disease. A man can always be on time with out wearing stockings with clocks in them. Restricting Marriages The Tri-State Medical association of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia at the recent session in Chattanooga took steps to secure medical legislation in those states for the purpose of regulating or prohibiting the marriage of habitual criminals, persons afflicted with incurable disease, drunkards and victims of harmful drugs. SEVERE HEADACHES of any kind are caused by disordered Kidneys. Look out also for backache, scalding urine, dizziness and brisk dust or other sediment in urine which has been allowed to stand. Heed these warnings before it is too late. *reward will be paid for a loss of lessness, weakness, loss of taliity, incipient kidney, blight that cannot be cured by $50 KID-NE-OIDS KID-NE-OIDS the great scientific discovery for stains nerves and thin impoverished blood. MISSOURI AND KANSAS people cured by Kid-ne-cids. In写 them please enclose stamped address envelope. J. W. Powers, Lamar, Mo. Mrs. A. R. Winters, 2520 Storr, Moline, Mrs. J. R. Knight, N. 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Some of them sent the women patients on but many of them paid no attention to the notice and are now presenting bills for their maintenance. The auditor is now cutting out all this class of claims. Norton county for 12 years has been paying a man 50 cents a day to keep his wife who had been adjudged insane. The state reimbursed it regularly. When the order to send women patients to the asylum was made, Norton county ordered this woman sent. Her husband refused to let her go. Upon investigation it was shown that she had done all the household work during that period and had borne her husband two children in the meantime. Bond of $5,000. El Dorado, Dec. 20.—Judge Shinn fixed the bond of Miss Jessie Morrison at $5,000, with directions that should it be presented in the absence of the court the sheriff should approve it and give the prisoner her liberty. Miss Morrison, though thankful to those who have offered her employment, will accept none of them. She wants "to go home" and further than that has no plans for the immediate future. One reporter says that Miss Morrison will go to visit relatives in West Virginia. Changes on the Santa Fe Pueblo, Dec. 20.—F. C. Fox, trainmaster of the New Mexico division of the Santa Fe, will be appointed to the position of division superintendent of the western division on January 1. R. J. Parker, the present superintendent of the western division will be assigned to service on the joint line out of Pueblo. With the coming of Mr. Fox the western division will include the territory from Dodge City to Raton, N. M., and from La Junta to Canon City. Fire in Norfolk Navy Yard. Norfolk, Va., Dec. 19.—The building occupied by the construction department at the Norfolk navy yard is destroyed by fire. The building contained all the important papers, models and plans of the construction department. Over 7,000 drawings and $100,000 worth of live oak timber were destroyed. Total loss over $200,000. Origin of the fire unknown. Chinese-Americans Excited Honolulu, via San Francisco, Dec. 18. A treasury department ruling in the matter of Chinese citizenship has created excitement and surprise among the Chinese population here. It declares that the Chinese who were naturalized citizens of the republic of Hawaii did not become American citizens by virtue of the provisions of the territorial act. Southern Pacific Operators Topeka, Dec. 15. - It is reported that the operators on the Southern Pacific road are likely to have something to say about the settlement of the strike. This is because George Leffler, Southern Pacific operator at Deming, is said to be working the Santa Fe wires there on promise of being promoted to the position of train dispatcher at San Marcial. Complications are likely to arise if operators from the Southern Pacific are allowed to come over and take positions on the Santa Fe. Rock Island Yards at Liberal Topeka, Dec. 17.—The Rock Island railroad is establishing large supply yards at Liberal, and 200,000 ties will be sent there at once. These are for the extension for an El Paso, Texas, connection. Orders for other material have been placed, and will be delivered to the Liberal yards from time to time. It is the intention of the management to push this much talked of extension of the Rock Island, and before many months patrons can ride clear through to El Paso. Now Watch Waldersee Paris, Dec. 19.—By order of the government, a number of cases filled with Chinese loot, sent to President Loubet and others by General Freye (commander of the French marine force in China) will be embargoed at Marseilles. This is evidently an outcome of the protest of General Chaffee against looting China of works of art. The government says that the articles in the cases cannot be considered prizes of war, and do not belong to the soldiers who seized them FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS Mr. Flynn's County Seat Plan is Now Before the House TENTH DAY. The senate in executive session by a vote of 65 to 17 agreed to the amendment to the Hay-Paucefoote treaty authorizing the United States to defend its interests in the Isthmian canal. The senate received the nomination of John Y. Yerkes, of Kentucky, to be commissioner of internal revenue. Debate in the house consumed most of the day on the war revenue reduction bill. It was a dull and featureless debate. There was senti- ment that the bill did not go far enough, but should rearrange schedules other than the ELEVENTH DAY. Several new amendments to the treaty with England were reported by the committee on foreign relations. The main feature in the senate debate upon the treaty is as to how far the treaty can be extended by the Nicaragua canal independently of negotiations with Great Britain; some senators contending for extension of the present friendly attitude of the two countries, while some would build the canal without reference to the interests or wishes of any of the great powers. In the house the general debate upon the war revenue reduction bill was closed and the reading of the bill under the five minute rule was commenced. Motion to cut the revenue from beer alone $50,000.00) was lost, 60 to 17. Under a proposed reapportionment bill, fixing 188,000 as a basis of representation, 20 states would share in the increase, none would lose a member, leaving 157 members, whose positions Robert W. Wilcox, delegate from Hawaii, was exiled to the bar by Dellegate Perca from New York. TWELFTH DAY Considerable routine business was transacted by the senate before going into executive session for continuance of speech making upon the Bureau treaty. Juban G, Clements, of Georgia, was confirmed to be Interstate Commerce commissioner, a reappointment. The commissioner and committee on judiciary have agreed to postpone the consideration of the Ray bill for the amendment of the bankruptcy law until the next session of congress. The house passed the war revenue reduction bill after defeating a proposed amendment which would have reduced the revenue at least $100 million to increase the tax upon express companies. The pension appropriation was passed, carrying $145,115,230 The Indian appropriation bill has been completed by Mr. Curtis of Kansas. It carries a little less than $7,000,000. Mr. Curtis secured an amendment to the report soon, which will be reported soon, for $75,000 for completing the allotments in the Klowa-Comanche reservation. THIRTEENTH DAY. The senate fixed upon Thursday, v. Dec. 29, for the vote upon the Hay-Paucefort treaty, by unanimous agreement, voting upon amendments to commence during the afternoon. To be a number of amendments to be disposed of. Mr. Newland (Nev.) introduced a bill for the constitution of reorganization, a storage of water on the Humboldt river and for the disposition and settlement of public lands within reach of the stored waters. The rivers and harbors committee has decided to reposition relation relating to irrigation or reclamation of lands. The house census committee has approved the Hopkins apportionment bill which fixes the amount water at 39, the same as in present. A powerful member of the members from states that would lose members under the Hopkins bill, to fight it. The bill will not be taken up until after the holidays. A powerful member of the senate providing the death penalty for train robbers in case loss of life results. The house defeated a bill which is intended to give veterans preference for places in the executive department. The Indian government private pension bills. The Indian appropriation bill carries $123,200 for Haskell Indian school and $15,300 for the Kickapoo school. FOURTEENTH DAY. The senate extended the time for the ratification of certain treaties pending with certain states and with England, supplementary to the Hague Pauneoffe treaty itself. The latter was agreed to without a dissenting vote, which relieved the senate of the burden. Senators Foraker and Morgan defended the policy of making the canal neutral. The house has passed Mr. Flynn's bill for more money for allotments and fixing the vote of opening of Kiowa Comanche lands on Aug. Mr. Flynn has introduced a bill providing that before the opening of the Wichita and other indian lands named the president should subdivide the same into counties and designate 329 acres. That these lands in advance of the opening be platted and the lots sold at auction at and after the opening; the receipts from the sale to be used in building county buildings, bridges, roads and other public improvements, and to maintain the county government until the land is sold. U. S. land districts to be established when the land is proclaimed open for settlement. Socialists Losing in Austria. Vienna, Dec. 19.—The elections for the new reichsrath are now proceeding The Socialists are losing ground throughout the country, and will probably have only six seats, as compared with the fifteen held during the last parliament. Teachers Want Appreciation Teachers Write Appreciation: Topeka, Dec. 18.—A law will be introduced in the legislature at the request of the State Teachers' Association making it mandatory for the commissioners of each county in the state to appropriate $150 a year for the support of a regularly organized county normal institute. It is also proposed to grade the work of the institutes and give professional certificates to those who complete the course. Candidates for graduation will be required to do a special amount of work in the Reading Circle course. He Sold Diplomas. Chicago, Dec. 18.—"Doctor" James Armstrong, president at various times of the Metropolitan and Independent "medical colleges" and "The Illinois Health University," was sentenced by Judge Kohlsaat to serve one year in jail and pay a fine of $500. Armstrong was found guilty of using the United States mails to defraud. Testimony adduced at the trial showed that Armstrong's institutions were devoted entirely to the selling of "diplomas." Site of Old Fort Hays. Topeka, Dec. 19.—State Senator Peterson, of Norton county, will use his influence this winter to secure the establishment of a branch of the state agricultural college on the site of the old Fort Hays reservation. Congress passed a law giving that reservation to the state, providing a branch of the agricultural college would be established on it. In order to procure the gift from the government, Senator Peterson says the state should establish the school. "La Creolé' Will Restore those Gray Hairs "La Creolé' Hair Restorer is a Perfect Dressing and Restorer Price $1.00 OKLAHOMA DIVORCES. THEY ARE NOT BINDING IN NEW JERSEY. Ex-Governor Flower's Confidential Clerk in the Tolls of Hackensack Law—Got a Divorce in the West—Must Support Divorced Wife. ACKENSACK, N. J.—(Special to N. Y. Journal.)—The audience in Justice Thomas H. Campbell's court to-day was composed of deacons and elders who had congregated to testify to the good character of a ACKENSACK, N. J.—(Special to N. Y. Journal.)—The audience in Justice Thomas H. Campbell's court to-day was composed of deacons and elders who had congregated to testify to the good character of a woman. They laughed loud and long as justice and lawyers furnished them with occasion, and altogether had a happier time than has been theirs since they were boys. Postmaster Harrison was prosecuting ex-Governor Roswell P. Flower's former confidential clerk, Alston T. Marsh, for non-support of his wife. Marsh went to Oklahoma last spring and secured a divorce on the ground that his wife, who was the postmaster's daughter, did not provide him with proper food, neglected him and treated him cruelly. Failing to support his wife constitutes a man a disorderly person in New Jersey. On that charge Marsh was arrested as soon as he returned to Hackensack. Lawyer Errest Koster, who represented him, introduced a certified copy of the Oklahoma decree in evidence. Lawyer A. D. Campbell laughed at it, made the justice laugh and upset the dignity of everyone. Lawyer Koster was indignant. "Don't make fun of this paper," he shouted. "You might want to get one yourself some day." The deacons and elders laughed as they had never laughed before, and the justice was hysterical to the verge of tears. When he recovered he weakly pounded for order, and Lawyer Koster insisted that the constitution of the United States and all precedents in the several states made it legal to recognize a divorce granted by another when it was certified, as in this case. Justice Cummings declared the document no good in his court. Lawyer Koster said that this was the first time the seal of another state had not been accepted in New Jersey. Justice Cummings laughed, as he said, "I make a record on that point, then. This court is not bound to recognize a divorce from another state where it has been shown fraud was intended." The justice decided the man must pay his wife $5 per week alimony. Marsh said he did not have it, and was told he would have to go to jail until it is paid. A Chinese Bride of Quality. At the monthly social of the Profesional Woman's league of New York held the other day, Dr. Fannie Oakey described a Chinese wedding feast at which she and her husband were the only American guests. The ceremony took place ten days ago. The bridegroom, Chin Hun Lee, treasurer of the Chinese theater in Mott street, is a man of wealth and prominence among New York's Chinese 400. The marriage by proxy had taken place in China some time before. The bride of 16, for whom her husband had paid a large sum, arrived in New York some time ago. Arrayed in her most gorgeous native costume this bit of toy femininity was permitted to make her appearance for but a few brief moments and bear on a tray the gray betel nut indispensable to the wedding of the oriental. In a voluminous robe of pale blue silk the bridegroom presided at the feast, to which no Chinese women were bidden. After the service of fruits, thirty courses of substantials, which included shark's fins and the famous bird's-nest soup, were brought on. Then they adjourned to the Chinese theater. For three days Chin Hun Lee threw open to all China-town the restaurant at 24 Pell street, and was proud to own that it cost him $20,000 to marry in true Chinese style Something About Microbes. In these days when we are almost afraid to eat or drink or breathe by reason of the ubiquitous microbe and its supposed habit of going to and fro in the earth seeking whom it may devour, it is a real comfort to read this in a paper presented by a Chicago physician to the State Board of Health Auxiliary Sanitary Association: "Stress should be laid upon the fact that there are numberless microbes that are harmless, and very many that are useful and even necessary to mankind. Indeed, the public should be warned against microphobia (if I may use the term.) The study of the microbe, its habits and tendencies, should be left to scientists. It is enough worry for the public to know that the dangerous microbes thrive best and multiply fastest in dirt, just plain dirt and filth, and that the best and most convenient weapon to use in the conflict against them is soap and water in abundance, frequently applied and well rubbed in." No matter how tall a man is he is not above criticism. After nine days of wonder the puppy gets his eyes open. The fire in genius isn't always capable of making the pot boil. Dentistry for Sheep. A shepherd of New South Wales has tried dentistry for sheep with great success. He had a valuable ram which found great difficulty in masticating its food owing to the loss of teeth. Artificial teeth were inserted. Five Years for a Killing. James McCaffney of Parsons, W. Va., has been given a five years' sentence for killing W. H. Mars at Davis last winter. 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SUBSCRIPTION six months 750 One Year 1.50 ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS CASH IN ADVANCE Entered at post office at Topeka, Kansas, at see uclass-rates. Published every Saturday at 431 Kan. ave. 1.00 in advance GIBRALTAR DRUG CO: KANSAS AVENUE. Topeka, Kansas HOMEPATHIC REMEDIES. A.K.T MA. MANNING & HALL Dealer In Farm Implements, Harness. Stoves. TINWARE. VEHICLES. HARNESS. PUMPS. CLOCKS Gypsum, Kas. PHYSICIANS. I. A. SHIELDS M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office and Residence 1331 VanBuren St all promptly attended. DR.AGNES McKEE WAL. LACE. Office 724 Kan. Ave, Phone 250 H. B. HOGEBCOM PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, 330 Kans Ave. All calls promptly attended. Tel 14. DR; C. A. TAYLOR. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office Hours, 9 to 11 a. m. From 2 to 5 p. m. OFFICE 226½ KAS, AVE. (Cver Kohl's Drug Store.) 725 Kansas Avenue, Kansas. ince hours, 7:10 to 12 m., 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Residence 024 Buchanan St. Bell Telephone, 660 GEORGE DICK, M. D. Homeopathist Residence 626 Fillmo St. Telephone 360. Office 807 Kansas Avenue. Wm. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. OFFICE HOURS: 9 TO II A. M. To 5, and 7 TO Q. P. M. Sunday Hours: 1 to 3 P. M. OFFICE 404 Kas., Ave. (Over Wallace Dug Store.) Special Attention Given. to Disease Stomach and Lungs and Female Treu es. Office Hours: 9 to 12--2 to 5--7 to 9 phone e DR, R. O, RHODES, OFFICE 600 Kansas ave Topeka, Kansas (Over Hub Clothing C,) OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A, M, 4 to 5 P M. Residence, 600 West Sixth street Phone 656. S. G. STEWART, M. D. OFFICE 621 KANSAS AVE. TABLEPHONE 541 Residence 112 East 7th Street. TABLEPHONE 442. a14 Dr, Dutton's Botanic Blood and St0mach Sures INDEGESTION. LIVER trouble and RHEUMATISM. sold by W. A. Travis, Shorey, P. O. Administer Capital of Kangas, Mur, C. F. MENNINGER, M, D. Office 729 Kansas Ave. Telephone 19. Office Hours: 11-12 A.M. 2-5 P.M. Residence 125: Topeka Ave. Telephone 85. J. M JAMISON, M. D, Office 506 East 4th Street. Office Hours: F. on. 8 to 10 A.M. M to 3 P.M. P, M, to 9 P. Mf Special attention cases of woman and private diseases. FRED BURNISON. ... Dealer In... Lumber- Lime- Cement- Coal- and Stone. MARQUETTE, KANS. J. E, PETERSON—ol Marquette, runs the best HOTEL and RESTAUKANT in the city give him a call, _____ E. M. Eletcher. CARPENTER & BUILDER FURNITURE AND JOB WORK SOLIC TED. 119 E, 17th. St. KAW VALLEY brand of MINCE MEAT Manufactured ...By.... CHAS. WOLFF PACKING CO. Is made of the very best and strictly pure and healthful ingredients Your Grocer keeps it; buy some; It will make the best MINCE PIES you ever tasted. M. Hogan. Undertaker And Reliable in His Dealings--Open day and Night.--314 Kan. Avenue. Home Bakery. C. L. C. BOYCE, Prop. 810 N Kas. Ave. (Successor to Geo. Mayer,) Wholesale and Retail Bakery goods, We Sohcit Your Trade, We will Serve You Right. THE LANDIS HOME BAKERY, Many years experience. French home Bakery 316 E. 4tn St. Open day and night. Quick service. Rahrer's Restaurant 615 East Frith St. Opposite Santa Fe Depot. C, A, RAHRER, Prop. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Iva Panella King State of Kansas to Edward Wilyard King quiring: you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court o Shawnee county in the above entitled case, and unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff filed therein on or before the 29th day of Jan. 1901, the allegations contained therein will be taken as true and judgement rendered ag: inst you granting plaintiff there in a divorce from you and the control and custody of your minor child, Verna Merle King and for such other and further relief as may seem proper to the court. Iva Panola King. Attest. Plaintiff. A. M. Callaham, Clerk Dist Court. D'00 BOOK EXCHANGE Stationery and all kinds of writing material—832 Kansas avenue KANE & STUIVE, FARM MACHINERY. WIND MILLS, PUMPS and Also Handle the JACK OF ALL TRADES ENGINE. Useful to All Farmers LINN, KANS. WIND MILLS, PUMPS and Also Handle the JACK OF ALL TRADES ENGINE. Useful to All Farmers LINN, KANS. I. N. GOODWIN Dealer In ```markdown ``` Glassware, Crockeryware and general Merchandise. Ransom, Kans. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Give Him a Call. 119 N. Main Street. Ottawa, Kas HAYS & SNYDER. 921 Kas, Ave., DEALER IN Feed, Hay and Grain and all kinds of Coal. A share of your patronage is desired. Tele. 349. HARRIS BROS DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. Smoked Meats, A Specialty' Cigars Tobacco, and confectionery, Give Them an order goods delivered. W. B. WARREN. The HOTAMALE manufacturer has opened his parlor at 413 Norris street. North Topeka for the season. He can serve you with the delicious food while you wait. Give him a call 413 Laurent St. Mrs Pensyl & Betzer, 529 Topeka Ave LADIE'S EXCHANGE. First class line of Bakery Goods aspecialty....Also Mrs. Pensyl does all kinds of fine and plain sewing. Kansas Packing House Market SCHMIDT PRO'S, Prop's., 706 E. 2ND STREE1 Dealers In FRESH AND CURED MEATS. Wholesale and Retail. Give Them Your Trade. FCR HARDWARE and STOVES Screen Doors, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and Garden-Tools. These are the things you need Give him a call. 828 Kansas ave JAMES. SMITH, Hides, Tallow, Furs and Polts. 108 and 110 East Third Street. Topeka, Ka Pays highest prices for consignment trade. REFERENCES: Chas. Woff Packing Co., Topeka. Bank of Topeka. R. G. Dun's Com'l Agency. Topeka. W. H. WARD, HARD-WARE, IMPLEMENTS AND STOVES. GYPSON CITY, KANS. State Hedger Office, 431 Has Ave. (UP STAIRS.) James B. Beavers, Defendant. To James B. Beavers, the above named defendant you are hereby notified that you have been sued by Minnie Beavers, your wife for divorce. That said plaintiff filed her petition with the Clerk of the district Court of Shawnee County Kansas on the 30th day of November, 1900 and unless you answer the same or before the 5th day of Feb., 1901 the said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and giving such and further relief as may to the court seem just and proper. Minnie Beavers, Plaintiff (Attest) A. M. Callaham, Clerk of Dist. Court. By I. S. Curtis, Dep. Pure Tea and Spices etc. TOPEKA SPICE MILLS 109 E. Sixth Street. MRS. ANNIE DUKE, FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING, Cuttiug, Sewing—Give her a trial. 826 Com'l street Emporia, Kas. WOOLEY S BAKERY, The place to trade. The best Bakery goods kept on hand daily. 915 Kas. Ave.. W. T. WILEY. DEALER IN. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresh and Cured Meats, Fish, Poultry...and Country Produce. Give him a call. 931 Kas. Ave. Tele. 291. TURNER BROS., Fine Restaurant. Meals and Short Order. BURLINGAME KA Kansas Packing House SCHMIDT PRO'S, 706 E. 2ND ST. Dealers In FRESH AND CURES Wholesale and Retail. Give GO TO LOUIS VANDORP, FOR Screen Doors, Ice Cream Freezers, Hard These are the things you need Give h JAMES. DEALER Mides, Tallow, Fur 108 and 110 East Third St. Pays highest prices for co REFERENCES: Chas. Woiff Packing Co., Toeka. B Agency. Topeka. W. H. WA HARD-WARE, IMPLEMENTED GYPSO GO TO WE ARE FISHING EOR A SHARE OF YOUR TRADE. State Ledger Office (UP STAIR W, P, Pfalzgraf, ....Dealer In.... Lumber- Lath- Shingles- Coal and Grain.....Gypsum City. Kans., J C. JUSFICE, 220 West 6th Street. Dealer in staple and fancy groceries, fresh and cured meats, plenty country produce al- ways on hand. Give him a trial. E. H. PHILLIPS, JEWELER & OPTICIAN Tele. 602 Kas. Ave. All work promptly attended to and Guaran- teed. We Solicit your Patronage. THE KANSAS CEMENT PLASTER CO. WALL and LAND PLASTER, STUCCO, PLASTER or PARIS E.H. UPSHAW. Peoples Feed, 537 Kansas Avenue, North Topeka. Full weights. Goods promptly delivered. ...SEE UNCLE SAM AT 512 KAS. AVE., For a new Clock or fine Watch eparing The best up-to-date and most polite jeweler in the city. See Uncle Sam, 512 Kas. ave The Diamond Drug Store, 6th and Buchanan Streets Give them a call. Remember that the Davis Mercantil Co. 601 Topeka Ave is the place to patronize You will get your money's worth by trying the Davis Mercantile Go. GO TO E. W. Griggs for pnotos, fine pictures. Car--901 Kas. ave. GO TO ARMSTRONGS RESTAURANT When in Ottawa for anything you want Short Orders and Meals—222 N, Main St House Market MO'S, PROP's. D STREET ers In URED MEATS. Give Them Your Trade. i15 TO CR HARDWARE and STOVES s, Hammocks and Garden-Tools. ive hima call. 828 Kansas Ave SMITH, ER IN Furs and Polts. D Street. Topeka, Ka r consignment trade. ka. Bank of Topeka. R. G. Dun's Com'1 WARD, MENTS AND STOVES. SON CITY, KANS. 渔民 ec, 431 Kas. Ave, AIRS. ) WILL FRANK'S RESTAURANT. When you go to Florence, don't forget to stop at Will France's fine restaurant and Oyster Parlor. He hanoles nothing but the finest of fresh oysters. Give him a call COTTAGE HOTEL. ... MRS. J. L. JOY, Prop., ... The only first class Hotel in the city. Terms $1.00 per day. Little River, Kans. G,ELLINGER & Co. General Merchandise. Jobbers of Brooms. Shippers of Apples. Solicit orders from Jobbers and Retilers. Handling Brooms in quantities. We can save you 25 to 40 per cent. Send US Your ORDERS. G. ELLINGER & CO., BELGIAN HARES STOCK FOR SALE SIRED BY CHAMPION DASH. BANBURY STAR. BANBURY RED, and others Write for Prices. A. F. HAYNES. TOPEKA EDUCATIONAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. Nonsectarian, Co-educational. Practical Education of Negro young Men and Women Courses: English Normal, Music, Industrial, and stenography. Tuition $1 per month each de- partment$1.50. Literary and Industrial depts combined. Board and furnished room and tuition $7.50 per month For further information, address Wm. R. Carter Topeka, Kans. DR.WINSLOW 704 Mass., Lawrence, Kansas Dr. W, H' Winslow, does a general practice. Special attention given the eye and ear. Spectacles fitted, furnishes to patient at wholesale rates; Office 704 Mass., Street Tele. 260-5, Residence, 1901 New Hampshire street. Tele. 191-2. T. P Wheatly Dealer in all kinds of Coal. Gynsum City, Kans. Mrs. M. L Chamberlain gives EMBRODERY LESSONS 125 West 7th St Orders taken for work—Materials furnished— THE UNIQUE RESTAURANT 116 East 6th St. Short Orders and Lunch, Serve you while you wa PASSIONS DEPT STORE 739 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kas. Queen Bee Cash Market 607 KANSAS AVENUE H.W. THUDIUM. Prop. TELE 323 HOLE IN WALL When in LAWRENCE step at WEYER- MULLER'S RESTAURANT HORT ORDER. Open Day and Night 720 Mass.. Street.