State Ledger

Every reasonable poter in Shawnee County wants us for County Clerk By F. L. JELTZ. Brother Don't Know still wears those ragged breeches. You must be a man now-a-days or be a woman of quality. Imperialism is about to make its advent in Topeka. The Carrie Nation craze is dying out in Kansas. It should never have been created. Mind your own business, stand it alone, never let your thoughts on foolish things roam. Take from a city the business and you can have a grave yard in the heart of it and will never know it. The holding up of long skirts is looking awful manish worse than one rain dresses. The STATE LEDGER's course in the matter of the mayorality contest will support the Republican nominee. Some men who claim the right of suffrage don't know what a primary election is nor do they know a municipal fight from a county fight yet they are politicians. Nick Ciles, the awful handshaker, politician and boss of Ea t 7th street for a block, will in all probability be heard in our next city campaign. We are fond of Republican success at any and all times. But there are things in business lines that make one shiver when it is blocked or stampeded. The tremendous support rendered J. S. Warner on last Saturday revives our memory of the fact that he is no so slow after all. Mr. Warner represents the business interest of the city and the people said no. "By the eternals we expect to win, has been one among the most forcible statements when at the same time a man knew he would lose out. A whit key drummer w'o was in jut at Waverly for giving away booze came over to Olathe and made the same exhibition and no one registered a kick. Little has been said of the burning of Negross lately. We suppose the league that institutes Law and Order will not overlook so important a subject. The republicans made up of men and women nominated J. W. F. Hughes for mayor of ToPeka by a safe majority. Col. Hughes represented the law and order forces. Negro preachers are like some Negro teachers who have procured a little knowledge they are busy bodies and very dangerous things. When they get to talking it is the hardest task to get them to quit. If thy heart fail thee climb not at all is not used as much now as former y. If a fellow's heart fails him in these latter days, he will go right ahead and get drunk then he has the furtest heart and the most determined nerve of any man in Kansas. The State Ledger. DO RIGHT--KNOW THAT YOU ARE RIGHT; FEAR NOMAN; BUT RENDER JUSTICE TO ALL. Dewey's house, Sampson's pen and Hobson's mouth will go down into history as a great trio. We'll never trust the groundhog again. Here's to the goosbone the only winter prognosticator! We now have seedless grapes, seedless oranges, and lemons, but no one has yet invented a frostless winter. Mrs. Nation found the pen mightier than the hachet. At least, she failed to chop her way out of the former. If the Nicaraguan canal hasn't yet connected Atlantic with the Pacific, it has at least connected sectary Hay with Lord Pauncefote. If Pat Crowe doesn't look out he will have to advertise for himself in Bryan's Commoner to keep the public from forg ting all about him. Anxiously are we awaiting the next installment of "continued in our next" in regard to the cornering of the Boers by Lord Kitchener. We have not yet been informed whether the Pekin executives took place on the persons of the offenders or on those of substistutes. There are likely to be several resurrections in China after the allies are withdrawn. Sampson only represents the unanimous opinion of the navy in making his recommendations of course. But nevertheless, it is peculiarly regretted that such words should come from him as it is said his father was an Irish ditch digger and that he himself worked at that trade until appointed to West Point, According to Kansas law, all saloon fixtures are to be destroyed when their owner is convicted of selling liquor in connection with them. This fact may explain some things in regard to Mrs. Na in not generally understood. The indictment against the British, published by Steyen and De Wet is a tornidable one but it will have its little practical effect One cause of appendicitis is said to be the quick lunch counters, where men guard down their food without drowning it as if shoveling coal into a furnace. Eat slowly and live long. Five minutes after reading his biography, can you remember anything about a man except that he was born, was smart in school, and often spelled down his class? There is only knowledge to be gained to a person who reads poetry constant: The discovery is made that there a great many plagiars in the world. Exchanging photographs will probably go on as silly through the Twentieth centu y as through the Nine-teenth. The spectacle in Washington at the inauguration was particularly fine this year, and was worth making so ne sacrifices to see, especially as the rates were so reasonable. Ex. An unusual thing has just happened. A brewery has just failed and it was located in Milwaukee, too. Wise men are as easily swindled as the foolish. A confidence man has swindled a fine bunch of eastern college presidents. It is not to their discredit. A swindler generally appeals to a man's heart. And no amount of brains can protect that. Utah has made it easy for the poor man to acquire a fine bunch of wives without being put to the trouble and inconvenience of a law suit. Colonel Bryan wishes it understood that he never was an actor. Of course not. All the acting he did was during the Spanish war, when he played soldier for a while. Mr. J. P. Morgan wrote checks amounting to $75,000,000 a few days ago. But what of it? We could have done the same. Anybody can write checks. England has gently but firmly disapproved of this Nicaraguan canal treaty. This leaves the United States under the necessity of building the canal without the consent o any other nation on earth. It was announced that at a swell reception in Washington one man drank coffee out of his saucer. This ought to call for congressional investigation and if it improved beyond a doubt the offender should be sent to the military prison at Leavenworth and then burned near enough to some school house for the children to see. Here's an item for our good Christian brothers and sisters' Mrs. McKinley, Presbyterian; bought a $10,000 ball dress and with her husband, Mr. President McKinley, Methodist, executed a two-step at the inaugural ball last week! Mrs. President McKinley, you must remember, is the first lady of the land. Shall we 'church them, or shall we just "bear with 'em?" A New York preacher nas told his congregation that morally would is going to the dogs. If every man would sweep before his own doorway this would be a nice clean world, so likewise if every man who talked so would keep himself morally clean there would be no neccessity of such talk. When a man tells the truth concerning the faulties of mankind, he is severely abused by his censors who in a majority of instances, think with their mouths. We have before us a book written by Mr. William Hannibal Thomas, a scholar of Boston, in which he has cited many truths about Negroes, whom he is one. He has cited many truths in twenty lines than his censors and detractors will be able to successfully refute in twenty-thousand. Of course, he is "criticised" by Negroes who privately coincide with his views, but who publicly denounce the author of them because of the contumely of The Race. Some Negroes are naturally abject cowards. Ex. Everybody in love acts the fool except you, of course. President McKinley is a modest big eater small drinker and an inveterate smoker and so was President Grant. Hence McKinley will if he lives be 62 years on earth when his term of office expires. Giving women the right to vote is like giving a fellow a stick to crack your head with. Hence each and every woman has five timer more influence than a man. No man wants to disagree with his wife A fany tale is told by general Odell himself. He told us not long ago that he was spending many weary evenings trying to induce the women to vote for us for County Clerk. We thought this a good one. Congressman at large Chas. F. Scott has returned from Washington D. C. where he went to succeed Hon. W. J. Bailey and the Inuguration exercises. Mr. Scott is one of the youngest men in that capacity and is also the coming man of Kans. ToPeka is a good field for Afro-Americans in the medical profession there are six well up to date professional men in the city and they are all doing well. Du's Taylor Jackson, and Cottrell have worked up a fine practice during the short time they have been in this city. Small pox down the in county is nearly as bad as chicken pox in the capita city. The def at of E Ridley in the 5th ward would have been impossible but Mr. Ridley appreciates he was against a very popula man, There are people howling Law and Order down in Texas right now and some are Negroes. Law and H-ll. The nomination of W. G. Williams it is hoped will stand for member of school Board 5th ward and if the republican stand by him he will be easily elected in April next. The State Ledger hopes to hear that all bolting talk has ceased. Let us get down to business and try by honest means to make some money let the joints have a rest and let Hughes be mayor. That is our stand and if he carries out all his promises to our fair sex there'll be no parting there. HOW ABOUT IT? The Plaindeale, in its last issue claims that Col. Hughes nomination was secured by "Fraud" and that Wm. Fulton of the city central committee was the cause of the recount made against Mr. William's of the board. We don't think I. S. Ferry was very anxious to contest Mr. William's nomination but that and other things has caused the people to keep their eyes on "Fulton" as he is on the side of bread and butter. We have no kick coming what you do or say will be all right without remember this is a city fight that is coming and you will have to righth in the cratter what ever suits you suits us. Young medical men are scattering all over the state for instance Pittsburg and Yale Kans. are the happy recipients of one Dr. J. T. Whittaker a graduate of Louisville medical college. If the Southern hounds would cease killing colored men "ere long they would see a solid phalanx march- to emminece We have plenty friends if they will only stick to the big show, There may errors occur in the LEDGER but you see the compositors must learn the same as experienced ones, HERE AND THERE: Olatha merchants want your trade. Don't go to Kan. City when you can be suited at home. Fitzgerald and Lanran are leaders in high class groceries, vegetables and fruits. Oysters always in stock. 310 East 4th street. Remember you can get anything at the Union News Co., 509 Kansas avenue. Two magizines for less than $2, only $1.80. Also cut rate tickets. Go to H. L. Tromp for all kinds of fine cigars and tobbaccos. 804 Kansas avenue. FOR SALE a good extension dining room table and chairs at reasonable price J. Butler 418 VanBurn St FOR SALE entire stock of fixtuses of bakery 915 Kan, Ave to right party at reasonable price New Malto Bread 810 N. Kansa avenue.....Mr. J. M. Jeffers, has succeeded Mr. Boyce at the old Myers Bakery and he is making a fine class of Bakery Goods. Remember the place, 810 N Kan sas avenue. R. Ginsberg is the place to trade when at Kut's city he carries a full stock of clothing and shoes 1226 Union Ave. EVERYBODY stops at H. A. Klaneer's for a good 5 and 10 cent smoke. He make the finest—526 Kansas Avenue Mrs. Milburn the leading milliner of Olathe has a full line of everything for ladie's hats, bonnets ribbons laces and general fur-ishing give her a trial. RY AN BROS of Scranton have on hands 50 tons of coal they are leaders in that line, the bro's are very popular in Topeka. There was one marriage license issued Wednesday and six decrees for divorce. This fact doesn't prove marriage a failure. It only indicates that in some instances it isn't the perpetual picnic boys paint it. John Hedge was given a divorce from Mary Ann Hedge although Mrs Hedge brought the suit for separation. The parties are cooled and live in Topeka Hedge has some property and Judge Hazen took until Monday to decide it. The colorod people of Ottawa are cordially invited to see the large stock of shoes carried by Mr. Carl Brandel headquarters each Saturday evening 128 south main St. Ottawa Kans. Janet Johnson got rid of James Johnson, Josiphine Boster and Henry Boster were divorced at the instance of the wife after living together since 1881, and the bonds that bound Fanny Payne and Non Payne, were judicially severed. Kate Peters an G. Peters one since 1899 were made two. Nick Chilles seems to be the drawing card out on the road, a hunored people took us for Chiles we told them that we wasn't as fine looking a man as Chiles neither were we as rich. He is reputed to be worth $25,000. Montana is to be congratulated It has elected a man senator on the shape of his head, and not on the obesity of his pocketbook. Our Primaries have not been set. We may not be able to see you. Vote for us. VOL. 9. NO. 18 Our many readers may understand that I mean business I am a candidate for the office of Coun'y Clerk subject to the Republican primaries when they are held. I promise my friends sympathizers and enemies, if nominated and elected that they may re assured that I shall do my leve best to perform the duties of said office.—Fred L. Jeltz. From the appearance of things down at Otrawa the police judge will have some fun for re-election. We met O. G. Miller of The American Type Co. of Kan. City Friday, Mr Miller is doing a fine business for the above firm. We never get through hearing people ask questions especially those who travel one fellow down the road the other day was as mad as a bed bug because he swfe had telegraphed him from Gutherie on the evil 13th and she didn't show up till the 15th when she snowed up of course an excuse was in order and her gay suitor tried to look mad an wise but he was afraid to get bad finally they kissed and made np. When a person dies, some people say "It is too bad." How do they know it is too bad? Perhaps the person suffered intense misery, and is better off dead. Some shows are so rotten that a man is swindled even when he is permitted to see them free of charge. Since the founding of the United State government, only $16,000,000, or one-twentieth of one per cent, of its total income has been lost. This seems to be a pretty good record. How badly Byran has the gaddin g microbe He is traveling again, He can't help it, The present plan is that Cuba shall be free and independent, but not not too all-fired independent toward us, There are two million stars, it is said visible to the naked eye. That is why the new star has gone back. It didn't want to overdo the thing. Not only that of an obscure individual, but a great man's sun soon set. How many of you're call that the 22nd of last month was George Washington's birthday, and that the day before that three years ago Fred. Douglass dropped dead. Ex Now a Michtgan woman, no to be behihd Kansas purposes to wipe man out of existence All right: we don't care so long as she does the wiping before the Easter bonnet bills come home The Weather Bureau has issued a bulletin telling what the weather been for the last seventeen years. What we want to know, how ever what it will be for the next fifteen years. What has become of the old fashioned man who used to wear a "comfort" in cold weather wrapped two or three times around his neck, with enough ot it left to hang at each side as far as his bootops? Ex A. T. WAGGONER. DRUG5 AND MEDICINES 137 Kansas Ave; YOUR TRADE SOLICITED COLD-BLOOD MURDER Bud Taylor Shoots Ruth Nollard in Kansas City-Lay in Wait for Her Three Days. Kansas City, Mo., March 2.—Ruth Nollard, 18 years old, was shot and killed on the street this afternoon by Bud Taylor, 23 years old, a base bail player, formerly her sweetheart, with whom she had quarrelled. The girl and her sister were walking along Ninth street near Broadway, in a crowded business district of the city. Taylor sitting in the window of a second story room in a lodging house opposite, fired three shots from a repeating rifle. Two bullets struck her, one passing entirely through the chest and the other entering just below the heart and lodging near the fifth rib at the back She died in less than an hour. Miss Nollard lay bleeding on the sidewalk ten minutes, a great crowd gathering meanwhile. The police arrester Taylor in the lodging house room, and had dulcidity in getting him through the mob, many members of which clamored for the lynching of the murderer. Miss Nollard and Taylor had been engaged to be married, but disagreed a month ago and the girl forbade Taylor to come to her house. Two weeks ago Taylor choked her almost into insensibility and threatened to kill her at the first opportunity. He was arrested on complaint of Miss Nollard for assault with intent to kill and was released on bond two weeks ago. His trial was to have taken place next Wednesday. Taylor rented a room in the lodging house three days ago. The landlord says he stayed in the room during the day time and it is supposed that he had sat in the window for many hours, rifle in hand, waiting an opportunity to pick off the girl without striking others in the crowded street. She was in the habit of passing the house every day. Taylor did not fire when the girls were opposite the window, but waited till they had gone past fifty feet, making sure of not injuring the sister. Last year Taylor played ball with an eastern team, and the year before he played with the "Nebraska Indians." Miss Nollard lived with her father, and was a dry goods' clerk. ROOSEVELT ATTENDS CHURCH. He Selects the German Reform His Place of Worship. Washington, D. C., March 3. President-Elect Roosevelt put Vice busy Sunday preceding his in a tion. He is staying at the aungura- his sister, Mrs. Cov- les, or home of After an early family Mr. ar- breakfast with the navy tended, Mrs. and Mrs. Roosevelt at- taining service at the German church. Mr. Roosevelt al- has been a member of the dutch Reform church, following the practice of his fiefdom for many genera- tions past, but as there is no Dutch Reform congregation in Washington, he has selected the German Reform as the nearest approach to it and will be in attendance at that church during his residence in Washington. After the service Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt called at the executive mansion and paid their respects to President and Mrs. McKinley. Returning to the Cowles home, luncheon was served, at which, besides the family, there were present Senator and Mrs. Lodge and Senator Kean of New Jersey. The early afternoon was devoted to receiving callers. Among these were Senator Hawley, chairman of the military committee of the senate; Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock, Justice White and a number of the members of Colonel Roosevelt's old regiment, who happened to be in the city. Later in the afternoon Mr. Roosevelt made a few personal calls and returned in time to attend a dinner given in his honor by Senator Depew. The guests at the dinner were Vice President-Elect and Mrs. Roosevelt, Secretary of War and Mrs. Root, Senator and Mrs. Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Hanna, Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Major General and Mrs. Eaton of London, Mrs. Sheridan General and Mrs. Francis V Green Mrs. Kernochan, Commander and Mrs. Cowles, Lady Cunard, Mrs. Paget, Miss Johnson, Frederick Harrison Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cassatt, Mr. Van Alen, Senator Bacon and Senator Daniels. Business in the E. S. Patent Office. Business in the U. S. F. Office Fischer & Thorpe, patent lawyers, who are located on the third floor of the Junction building, Ninth and Main streets, Kansas City, Mo., report the following patents issued the wee kending Feb. 26, 1901, to inventors living in Missouri and Kansas. A copy of any patent issued will be furnished on application for 25 cents. 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BRIAN MA. subscriptions to The Patent Record $10 per copy THE INAUGURATION McKinley Begins Hi Second Term As President. NAUGURATION ADDRESS DELIVERED Washington, March 4.—Wm. McKinley, a second time is president of the United States. He was ushered into that office today in a city ablaze with more and finer decoration than ever gracew a holiday-loving national capitol, whose streets today resounded to the tread of more marching soldiers and sailors than ever have participated in a, like function, and had as witnesses to the ceremonies a vast multitude who cheered frequently whenever he, or his vice-presidential colleague was visible There has been better weather on inauguration days and there has been, much worse than that which attended, today's ceremonies. The day in the early forenoon gave promise of being a golden spring day, and as Prof. Moore, the chief of the weather bureau, last night very confidently and with much emphasis predicted, but the weather was in capricious mood, and by noon a slow drizzle had begun that lasted with some intermissions and an occasional lively downpour until late in the afternoon. The worst of the wet weather, unfortunately, came just at the time President McKinley was being inducted into office on the east front of the capitol and in the presence of a crowd estimated to number 40,000 persons, but the air was mild and weather, so the day ended with dry been maid, that as stated, there have than the worse inauguration days Garn storm adt was inaugurated in a delo harrison in a cold rain that dar the city from dawn until and Cleveland took the oath th his second inaugural before 10- cheering people, in a fierce gale, with the snow beating down upon his bead. Toda downpour was at the most interesting point of the proceedings, while the oath was being administered on the east front of the capitol again brought forward the agitation in favor of April 30th as the date for future inaugurations. Immediately after taking the oath of office, President McKinley made the following address: "My Fellow Citizens: When we assembled here on the 4th of March, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit. None exists now. Then our treasury receipts were inadequate to meet the current obligations of the government. Now they are sufficient for all public needs, and we have a surplus instead of a deficit. Then I felt constrained to convene the congress in extraordinary session to devise revenues to pay the ordinary expenses of the government. Now I have the satisfaction to announce that the congress just closed has reduced taxation in the sum of 41 millions of dollars. Then there was deep solicitude because of the long depression in our manufacturing, mining, agricultural and mercantile industries and the consequent distress of our laboring population. Now every avenue of p. action is crowded with activity, labor is well employed and American products find good markets at home and abroad. Our diversified productions, however, are increasing in such unprecedented volume as to admonish us of the necessity of still further enlarging our foreign markets by broader commercial relations. For this purpose reciprocal trade arrangements with other nations should in liberal spirit be carefully cultivated and promoted. "The national verdict of 1896 has for the most part been executed. Whatever remains unfulfilled is a continuing ooligation resting with undiminished force upon the executive and the congress. But fortunate as our condition is, its permanence can only be assured by sound business methods and strict economy in national administration and legislation. "We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures in business or profitability in public expenditures. While the congress determines the objects and the sum of appropriations, the officials of the executive departments are responsible for honest and faithful disbursement, and it should be their constant care to avoid waste and extravagance. Honesty, capacity and industry are nowhere more indispensable in public employment. These should be fundamental requisites to original appointment and the surest guarantees against removal. "Four years ago we stood on the brink of a war without the people knowing it, and without any preparation or effort at preparation for the impending peril. I did all that in honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail. It became inevitable, and the congress at its regular session, without party division, provided money in anticipation of the crisis and in preparation to meet it. "It came. The result was signally favorable to American arms, and in the highest degree honorable to the government. It imposed upon us obligations from which we cannot escape and from which it would be dishonorable to seek to escape. We are now at peace with the world, and it is my fervent prayer that if differences arise between us and other powers they may be settled by peaceful arbitration and that hereafter we may be spared the horrors of war. "Intrusted by the people for a second time with the office of president. I enter upon its administration appreciating the great responsibility it which attach to this renewed honor and commission, promising unreserved devotion; on my part to the faithful discharge and reverently invoking for my guidance the direction and favor of Almighty God. I should shrink from the duties this day assumed if I did not feel that, in their performance, I should have the cooperation of the wise and patriotic men of all parties. It encourages me for the great task which I now undertake to believe that those who voluntarily committed to me the trust imposed upon the chief executive of the republic will give to me generous support in my duties to 'preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States' and to 'care that the laws be faithfully executed.' The national purpose is indicated through a national election. It is the constitutional method of ascertaining the public will. When once it is registered it is a law to us all, and faithful observance should follow its decrees. "Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country. We are reunited. Sectionalism has disappeared. Division on public questions can no longer be traced by the war maps of 1861. These old differences less and less disturb the judgment. Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country; and the responsibility for their presence as well as for their righteous settlement rests upon us all—no more upon me than upon you. There are some national questions in the solution of which partiotism should exclude partisanship. "Magnifying their difficulties will not take them off our hands nor facilitate their adjustment. Distrust of the capacity, integrity and high purposes of the American people will not be an inspiring theme for future political contests. Dark pictures and gloomy forebodings are worse than useless. These only becloud, they do not help to point the way of safety and honor. 'Hope maketh not ashamed.' The prophets of evil were not the builders of the republic, nor, in its crisis since, have they served it. The faith of the fathers was a mighty force in its creation, and the faith of their descendants has wrought us progress and furnished its defenders. They are obstructionists who despair and who would destroy confidence in the ability of our people to solve wisely and for the civilization the mighty problems resting upon them. "The American people, intrenched in freedom at home, take their love for it with them wherever they go, and they reject as mistaken and unworthy the doctrine that we lose our own liberties by securing the enduring foundations of liberty to others. Our institutions will not deteriorate by extension and our sense of justice will not abate under tropic suns in distant seas. As heretofore, so hereafter will the nation demonstrate its fitness to administer any new estate which events devolve upon it, and in the fear of God will 'take occasion by the hand and make the bounds of freedom wider yet.' If there are those among us who would make our way more difficult we must not be disheartened, but the more earnestly dedicate ourselves to the task which we have rightly entered. The path of progress is seldom smooth. New things are often found hard to do. Our fathers found them so. We find them so. They are inconvenient. They cost us something. But we are not made better for the effort and sacrifice and are not those we serve lifted up and blessed? "We will be consoled, too, with the fact that opposition has confronted every onward movement of the republic from its opening hour until now, but without success. The republic has marched on and on, and its every step has exalted freedom and humanity. We are undergoing the same ordeal as did our predecessors nearly a century ago. We are following the course they blazed. They triumphed. Will their successors fail, falter and plead organic impotency in the nation? Surely after 125 years of achievement for mankind we will not surrender our equality with other powers on matters fundamental and essential to nationality. With no such purpose was the nation created. In no such spirit has it developed its full and independent sovereignty. We adhere to the principles of equality among ourselves, and by no act of ours will we assign to ourselves a subordinate rank in the family of nations. "My fellow citizens, the public events of the past four years have gone into history. They are too near to justify recital. Some of them were unforseen: many of them momentous and far reaching in their consequences to ourselves and our relations with the rest of the world. The part which the United States bore so honorably in the thrilling scenes in China, while new to American life, has been in harmony with its true spirit and best traditions, and in dealing with the results its policy will be that of moderation and fairness. "We face at this moment a most important question—that of the future relations of the United States and Cuba. With our near neighbors we must remain close friends. The declaration of the purposes of this government in the resolution of April 20, 1888, must be made good. Ever since the evacuation of the island by the army of Spain the executive, with all practicable speed, has been assisting its people in the successive steps necessary to the establishment of a free and independent government, prepared to assume and perform the obligations of international law which now rest upon the United States under the treaty of Paris. The convention elected by the people to frame a constitution is approaching the completion of its labors. The transfer of American control to the new government is of such great importance, involving an obligation resulting from our intervention and the treaty of peace, that I am glad to be advised by the recent act of congress of the policy which the legislative branch of the government deems essential to the best interests of Cuba and the United States. The principles which led to our intervention require that the fundamental law upon which the new government rests should be adopted to secure a government capable of performing the duties as discharging the functions of a separate nation, of observing its international obligations, of protecting life and property, insuring order, safety and liberty and conforming to the established and historical policy of the United States in its relation to Cuba. "The peace which we are pledged to leave to the Cuban people must carry with it the guarantee of permanence. We became sponsors for the pacification of the island and we remain accountable to the Cubans, no less than to our own country and people, for the reconstruction of Cuba as a free commonwealth on abiding foundations of right, justice, liberty and assured order. Our enfranchisement of the people will not be completed until free Cuba shall be a reality, not a name: a perfect entity, not a basty experiment bearing within itself the elements of the failure." "When the treaty of peace with Spain was ratified on the 6th of February, 1899, and ratifications were exchanged nearly two years ago, the congress his indicated no form of government for the Philippine islands. It has, however, provided an army to enable the executive to suppress insurrection, restore peace, give security to the inhabitants, and establish the authority of the United States throughout the archipelago. It has authorized the organization of native troops as auxiliary to the regular force. It has been advised from time to time of the acts of the military and naval officers of the islands of my action in appointing civil commissions, of the instructions with which they were charged, of their duties and powers, of their recommendations, and of the several acts under executive commission, together with the very complete general information they have submitted. These reports fully set forth the conditions, past and present, in the islands, and the instructions clearly show the principles which will guide the executive unifl the congress shall, as it is required to do by the treaty, determine 'the civil rights and political status of the native inhabitants.' "The congress lying added the sanction of its authority to the powers already possessed and exercised by the executive under the constitution, thereby leaving with the executive the responsibility for the government of the Philip pines. I shall continue the efforts already begun until order shall be restored throughout the islands, and as fast as conditions permit will establish local governments, in the formation of which the full co-operation of the people has been already invited, and when established will encourage the people to administer it. The settled purpose which long ago prevail for the inhabitants of the islands self-government as fast as they were ready for it, will be pursued with earnestness and fidelity. Already something has been accomplished in this direction. The government's representatives, civil and military, are doing faithful and noble work in their mission of emancipation and merit the approval and support of their countrymen. The most liberal terms of amnesty have already been communicated to the insurgents and the way is still open for those who have raised their arms against the government for honorable submission to its authority. Our countrymen should not be deceived. "We are not waging war against the inhabitants of the Philippine islands. A portion of them are making war against the United States. By far the greater part of the inhabitants recognize American sovereignty and welcome it as a guaranty of order and of security for life, property, liberty, freedom of conscience and the pursuit of happiness. To them full protection will be given. They shall not be abandoned. We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions in the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against the United States. Order under civil institutions will come as soon as those who now break the peace shall keep it. Force will not be needed or used when those who make war against us shall make it more. May it end without further bloodshed, and there be ushered in the reign of peace to be made permanent by a government of liberty under the law." THE SESSION ENDED The River and Harbor Bill Declared St. Louis Fair Bill Passed. Washington, D. C., March 4—T river and harbor bill, carrying nearly $60,000,000, died on the calendar of the fifty-sixth congress. The reduction of the war revenue tax made it necessary for something to die in the appropriation line, and the river and harbor bill was the most prominent candidate for a funeral. Connected with its failure there is an interesting story. The river and harbor committee had been exceedingly generous to the state of Arkansas, the home of the democratic national chairman and of senator Berry. Both of these senators were anxious to secure the passage of the bill. I the agreement to permit the Cul and Philippine resolutions to pass was the promise on the part of the republican leaders that this bill would be passed.. This is given as the reason for the surrender to the republican plans on the part of Senators Jones and Berry. The St. Louis bill in its original entirety passed the senate this morning at 5:15 o'clock, and the great World's fair is assured. A Chicago, teacher settles accounts with his refractory pupils once a week. He keeps the score and them posted on the blackboard. are several Smilkes in the West Side school the boys say, who have been whipped repeatedly and with great severity. After one pupil was brutally whipped, the boy's father entered the school-room and horsewhipped the teacher, illustrating again the fact that brutality begets brutality. Gov. Beckham has been presented with a cane by a Virginian, who claims that it was made from a piece of Thomas Jefferson's office desk. The date of Jefferson's birth and death, his dying words, and extracts from the Declaration are cut into the wood the most unique and artistic style. TROOPS DEPARTING. Peking, March 3.—The American preparations for departure art going actively forward. All supplies, except enough for two companies, have been packed and marked for Manila. The British plans contemplate a summer along the Peiho and a general withdrawal of forces to India, leaving behind, by next winter, half a battalion of Welsh fusiliers as a legation guard in Peking, together with an Indian regiment, to guard the railroad. The Germans show few signs of intention to depart, but they are endeavoring to sell 50,000 American and Australian horses, as well as a quantity of camels. It is reported the French intend to withdraw most of their forces, leaving only an infantry brigade, a regiment of cavalry and some artillery to protect the French legation and to guard the lines of communication. A part of this, it is understood, will be employed to guard the Franco-Belgian railroad from Peking to Paotingfu. In French military circles it is freely asserted that the French intend to send a force to be stationed permanently at Hankow, and to guard the other end of the Buhan railroad, 120 kilometers of which have been captured. More denite information on the spoint is awaited with anxiety by the British, who regard such an intention with serious misgivings, because it is calculated to bring about complications with the Yangtse viceroy, if for no other reason. Particularly noticeable just now are the sharp lines drawn between the various nationalities at the social functions. General Caslee, the British commander, gave an elaborate dinner at which only British, German and American representatives were present, including ministers and secretaries of legations. M. De Gler, the Russian minister, gave a banquet at which only Russians, Frenchmen and Austrians were guests; while the Japanese minister entertained at dinner last evening all Americans and Japanese. The Officers' club at the Temple of Heaven, where games and other amusements are provided, is attended only by the English Americans and Germans, with the possible exception of a few Japanese on rare occasions. The ministers of the powers now meet thrice a week, but no business of great importance is transacted. They are now going over local claims. The subject of legation defenses is also being considered, although this will be left for final consideration until the United States government has reached the decision as to the legation barrack question, which the legation is anxious to have settled immediately, in order that the building may be constructed before the rainy season sets in. BURIAL OF WILLIAM M'EVARTS Remains Lead to Rest in c Family Lot at Windshoe, Vermont. Windsor, Vt., March 3.—The remains William M. Evarts, who died in New York last Thursday, were brought to Windsor in a special car last evening, accompanied by members of the family, save Mrs. Evarts and Mrs. Beaman, who were taken to the Evarts mansion for the night. A brief service was held at the house this morning for the family, and the public services were held at St. Paul's church at noon, the Rev. E. H. Goddard, the rector, officiating. This is the church in which Mr. Evarts was married in August, 1843. The church was filled with a large, sympathizing crowd of people. The floral remembrances were profuse. The pallbearers were all former farm employees of Mr. Evarts. Beside the immediate family there were present from out of town Mr. and Mrs. J. Evarts Tracey of Plainfield. N. J.; Mrs. Henry Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steele of Springfield. Mass.; J. Evarts Greene of Worcester. Mass.; the Misses Tiffey of Washington, D. C.; Reginald Foster and Charles P. Searle of Boston, Henry Steele Wardner and all of the Wardner and Johnson families of New York, and Miss Martha Lamson of Boston. The interment was in the Asoutner cemetery in the family plot. BOOK TRUST GIVES UP. Old Law Remains in Force - Board Non-Partisan Topeka, Kas., March 3.—The death of the school book bill in the legislature last night makes it the duty of Governor Stanley to appoint a book commission of eight members under the old law to succeed the present commissioners, whose terms expire in May, 1962. The present law provides for a non-partisan commission, not more than three members of which shall belong to any one party, so when Stanley gets ready to make up his list he will have places for only three Republicans. The bill which died would have given places for five Republicans, a majority. Agents of the book trust tried today to hold a majority of the legislators here in order to resurrect the book bill tomorrow, but made little headway. It is believed that two-thirds of the members have gone home. The trust people practically gave up the fight tonight. Judge David Martin Dead Topeka, Kas. March 2. Judge David Martin, formerly chief justice of the Kansas supreme court, died tonight at his home in Michison, Kansas, aged 61 years. Kansas City, Mo., Marcel C. Captain J. Moore, R. I. Heygain, and T. Runciman are registered in the Coates house from London. They are buying horses for the English army, Captain Moore, in talking to a reporter, said : "I have nothing at all to say. We are in this country to buy horses and mules, and further than that I have nothing to give out for publication." "Captain Moore left last night for St. Louis, R. L. Heygain and T. Runciman went to Sheridan Wyo., in view of securing a shipment of horses from there. A. Peculiar Hallucination Wichita, Kas., March 3—Sam Miller, a 25-year-old negro in the city fall here, labors under a peculiar hallucination. He imagines that he is under suspicion of assaulting a white woman, and that a mob wants to lynch him. He appeals pitifully to his imaginary victim not to accuse him and avoid having his blood upon his soul. He has been reading accounts of the recent lynching in Indiana. Hurricane McPherson Hurricane at McPherson, Kan. McPherson, Kas., March 3. Shortly after midnight last night the wind changed to the west and developed into a hurricane, doing considerable damage to buildings. The new round-house just about completed by the Union Pacific railroad was completely demolished, the entire work being torn from the foundation and the large timbers used in the frame work were twisted and broken off. No other serious damage is known. Aa Ensufful Wife Killed Victoria, B. C., March 3—From Peking news was received of the murder of Mrs. Lindsberg and the mortal wounding of Lieutenant Deining of the Bombay cavalry. by Lieutenant Lindsberg, a Danish office Mrs. Lindsberg, his wife, had run away and gone to Peking with Deining. On finding them together Lindsberg killed his wife immediately mortally wounding Deining and then committed suicide. 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Writing of the savings-banks and their depositors in the February Century, Richard Boughton tells of this embarrassment sometimes caused to bank officials by his honest patrons. The great bulk of depositors, perhaps 65 per cent, are of the laboring masses, the weekly-wage earners; some come the middle and well-to-do class, say 50 per cent, and lastly the rich man and the criminal in most equal proportions. By criminal do not mean to confine this class to bank burglars, check-forgers, and banknote counterforsers—you will all of these if you watch the line enough—but I include all of these men and women who avoid poison notice when they can, and are nationally "wanted" down in Mulley street; the rich keeper of the responsible gambling house; the man who is suspected of knowing whereabouts of a vanished thief forger; the man who never breaks a bank himself, but takes a handy and patronly interest in those do, and so on up and down the life of cosmopolitan vice. At one one or another all have saving-bank accounts. It seems incompressible but people of all these classes are frequent, even permanent depositors. I do not say this from hearth, but have seen examples of each them holding their money, even in their own names. What can we do with these people can they come to deposit? It is not criminal to save money, and you cannot arrest them. In some cases their counts are closed by the banks, and they are told to take themselves off—hint upon which they promptly and neatly act, possibly from fear of the police accustomed as they are to obey them told to "move on." Some of them, however, are not easily gotten rid of. A famous confidence woman had her account in a New York bank, and her quiet demeanor amiable smile, innocent, almost girlish timidity, quite won the chief official in charge. He was accustomed to call her aside politely from the somewhat rough crowd in one, give her a chair in the anteater, and send her pass-book and money by one of the clerks to the relieving teller. Her identity was finely discovered through a police inquiry at the bank, and the next time called, the old gentleman offered her not a chair, but her pass-book, with her deposits in full. The "poor thing" swore at "him like a booer. It was quite necessary to call in the mortal influence of the order, displaying his "special deputy" judge, before Miss innocent made less noise and took herself and her deposits out of the bank, giving the old gentleman a parting shot at the door- The president, and managing officials of a leading bank once debated long and seriously whether they should inform the authorities that just after a famous burialary three men and two women had deposited 7,000 each in new bank-bills, that possibly were a portion of those that had recently been stolen in transit between the two banks. It was a question whether the suspicion would justify this action, which of course would become public perhaps get into the newspapers, and some illiterate depositors might hear the story with a new twist given to it—not that curriers had put money into the bank, out had been in and had taken some out. The result would be a run. It was finally decided to do nothing, at least at the time. Soon afterwards the thieves—for such they were—redeemed the bank's perplexity. Two of the men and the two women came in singly, but in a hurry drew the full amount that was in their names, and made off. The fifth of the party did not return until years afterward, when a man with cropped hair, an unconscious lock-step halt in his walk, and other evidences of having been temporarily retired from society, called and drew the deposit that had slumbered while he was "doing time up the river." ORNAMENTS STATION GROUNDS: Burlington Railroad Issues Order to Beauty Grounds and Buildings. Officers of several of the big railroad systems are considering plans to induce agents and others concerned to make stronger efforts to beautify station grounds and buildings. During the past year of two particular attention has been given to making the stations more attractive. The Burlington has accomplished a great deal in this direction. Last year it issued orders to all employees that the grounds and buildings adjacent to the company's right-of-way must present neat and attractive appearance. The company's gardener gave his special attention to beautifying the suburban stations for forty miles out of Chicago. Before last summer closed, with shanties, tool houses, yard offices and courthouses had been pretty covered with running vines and the grounds about each building converted into fine lawns over which shrubbery had been planted. During the coming spring and summer this work will be greatly extended and in time the Burlington expects to have the most ornamental station grounds in the West. Recent arrivals from South Africa have brought the most wondrous specimens of "diamonds" with them, beautiful to behold, but alas! they would not scratch glass, while some of the most beautiful of all can be put with a pocket knife. It is tolerably simple to say whether a stone is a diamond or not. If you can scratch a sapphire with it, you want no further test; it is a diamond. If you rub it with with wool on wood in the dark, and it phoshoreses, it is a diamond. If you look through it at a light and only see one light, it is most probably a diamond. The X-ray has discovered that a diamond is nearly, if not quite, transverse to its rays, whereas the brightest paste* contains most lead and throws the blackest shadow. And a diamond tastes cold, whereas a paste tastes warm—London News. THE JUGGLER OF NOTRE DAME. BY ANATOLE FRANCE. In the time of King Louis there was in France a poor juggler named Barnabe, a native of Compeigne, who went from town to town giving exhibitions of strength and skill. On fair days he would spread out in the public square a piece of old worn out carpet, and, after having collected around him the children and idlers in the district by a droll discourse which he had learned from an old juggler, and of which he never altered a word, he would assume attitudes which were not in the least natural, and balance a brass plate on his nose. The crowd at first watched him with indifference. But when, after awhile, he would stand on his hands head downward and throw up and catch with his feet copper balls which flashed and glittered in the sunlight, or when bending backward until the nape of his neck touched his heels, he would cause his body to assume the shape of a perfect wheel and juggle with twelve knives in that posture, a murmur of admiration arose in the audience, and small coins rained upon the carpet. However, like most of those who live by their talents, Barnabe of Compiegne found it hard work to get along. In earning his bread by the sweat of his brow it seemed that he had to bear more than his share of the burdens attached to the sin of Adam, our father. He could not work enough to meet his wants. In order to do himself full justice, he needed, like the trees to put forth flowers and fruit, the warmth of the sun, and the bright light of day. In winter he was a tree denuded of its leaves and all but dead. The frozen ground was harsh and unyielding to his necessity and, like the grasshopper of which Marie of France speaks, he suffered much from cold and hunger in the hard season. But his heart was simple and he bore his ills in patience. He had never thought much about the origin of riches nor the inequality of human conditions. He firmly trusted that since this world was bad, the next one must surely be better, and this hope sustained him. He did not imitate those worthless, thieving strollers who have sold their souls to the devil. He never took in vain the name of God; he lived in honesty, and, though he had no wife of his own, he never coveted his neighbors. In truth it cost him more to renounce the ale jig than the ladies, for, without departing from a decent sobriety, he loved to quench his thirst in the heat of the day. He was a worthy, God-fearing man, and most zealous in his worship of the Mary. He never failed when in church to kneel before the image of the Mother of God, and address to her this prayer: "Madame, watch over my life until it please God that I should die, and after death vouchsafe that I shall taste the joys of paradise." Now, one evening, as he was walking along bowed and sad, with his copper balls under his arm and his knives rolled up in the old carpet, seeking some barn where he might find supperles rest and shelter, he saw a monk coming down the road in the same direction as himself, and he respectfully saluted him. As they wandered side by side about the same gait, they soon fell to conversing. "Friend," said the monk, "how is if you are thus arrayed in in green Perchance to take part in some mystery? "No, indeed, my father," answered Barnabe. "Such as you see me, I am Barnabe, a juggler by calling. The finest calling in the world if it but enabled one to eat every day." "Friend Barnabe," replied the monk, "look to what you are saying; there is no finer calling than ours. We are continually singing the praises of God, the Virgin, and t. saints, and the monk's life is one perpetual hymn to the Lord." "My father, I confess that I have lionnantly snoken. My profession can not be compared to yours; and though there may be some slight merit. In dancing with a coin balanced on the end of a rod on your nose, I confess that it can in no way equal your holy practices. I would like it well, father; if I might sing the service every day like you, and especially the service of the most Holy Virgin, whose devout worshipper I am, I would willingly renounce an art," which I - renowned from Soissons to Beaulieu - more than six hundred towns and villages, to embrace the monastic life." The monk was touched by the juggler's simplicity and as he was not lacking in discernment, he recognized in Barnabe one of those righteously inclined men of whom our Lord has said: "Peace be with them on earth!" "Friend Barnabe, come with me and I will procure your admission to the convent of which I am pror. He who conducted Mary the Egyptian across the desert has placed me in your path to lead you into the way of salvation." It was in this way that Barnabe became a monk. In the convent, where he was received, the good brothee, were ardent in the worship of the Virgin Mary, and each one employed all the knowledge and skill with which God had endowed him to do her honor. The prory, for his part, wrote books which treated, according to scholastic rules, of the virtues of the mother of God; and Father Alexander illuminated them with fine miniatures, in which the Queen of Heaven could be seated seated on Solomon's throne, with four lions guarding its foot, and seven doves futtering around her nimbused head to symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy host. She had for companions six green-haired virgins—Humility, Prudence, Seclusion, Respect, Virginity and Obedience. At her feet were two little white-robed figures in an attitude of supplication. They were souls imploring, certainly not in vain, her all-powerful intercession for their final grace. On another page, Father Alexander represented Eve under the eyes of Mary, so that one glance of the observer might embrace both sin and its redemption, the woman crushed to earth and the exalted Virgin. Father Marbode was also one of Mary's most devoted sons. He was continually chiseling little images out of stone, so that his hair, beard and eyebrows were white with dust, and his eyes were all swollen and watery, but he was hale and hearty at a very advanced age—undeniably the queen of Paradise protected her child's declining years. And besides, they had poets in the convent who wrote prose and hymns in honor of the most glorious Virgin Mary, and they even counted among the number a Picardian, who related the miracles of our lady in the vulgar tongue and in rhymed verses. When he saw this rich harvest of works and heard the swelling chorus of praise, Barnabe was sad at heart and bewailed his ignorance and simple manners. "Alas," he said, "I can't pay worthy homage to the holy mother of God, to whom I have dedicated the whole love of my heart. Alas! alas! I am a rude, mututured boor, and I can bring to your service. Holy V. in neither carrying sermons nor scholarly treatises, nor fine paintings, nor perfectly chiselled images, nor verses counted in feet and walking in step." After this fashion he moaned and lamented and abandoned himself to the deepest grief. One evening, when the brothers were conversing for recreation, he heard one of them tell the story of the monk who knew no single thing to recite but the "Ave Maria." This good man was despised for his ignorance during his lifetime, but in death five roses sprang from his lips in honor of the five letters of the name Marie, and thus was his sainthood made manifest. As he listened to this recital Barnabe was more than ever filled with admiration for the virgin's goodness, but he was not consoled by the example of this most blessed death, for his heart was full of zeal and he burned to achieve at once something new to the glory of his lady in Heaven. He sought long without finding the means to accomplish his end, and day by day he became more afflicted. At last one morning he awoke in joyful mood and ran straightway to the chapel, where he remained more than an hour alone. He returned there again after the mid-day meal. And from this time on he betook himself every day to the chapel at the hour when it was deserted, and he spent there a great part of the time that the other monks devoted to the practice of the liberal mechanical arts. Conduct so singular soon aroused the curiosity of his companions, and the question passed around in the community why Brother Barnabe made such sudden retreats. The pryer, whose duty it is to acquaint himself with every particular in the conduct of each member of his flock, resolved to watch Barnabe during his seclusion. So one day when the latter had shut himself up in the chapel, as was his wont, the pryer, accompanied by two of the oldest monks in the convent, came and took his stand at the door and peeped through the cracks at what went on within. They saw Barnabe head downward and feet in the air in front of the holy virgin's altar juggling with six copper balls and twelve knives. He was performing in honor of the mother of God the difficulties feats which had won for him the most aplause. Not understanding that this simple man was thus giving all his knowledge and talent in loving service to the virgin, the two old men cried out that sacrilege was being done. The pryor knew the innocence of Barnabe's heart, but he believed him to be demented. They all three prepared to remove him in haste from the chapel, when they saw the holy virgin descend the altar steps and wipe away with her blue mantle the pearling drops of sweat from the poor juggler's brow. The pryor prostrated himself with his face against the stones and recited these words: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." A Strange Will. The supreme court of St. Petersburg has before it one of the most curious cases on record. The tribunal is called upon to decide whether a will left on a graphophone cylinder is valid or whether the strange "last will and testament" should be disregarded in the settlement of the estate. One of the wealthiest land proprietors near Smolensk died a few months ago, and after the funeral his heirs began to look up the will. They fancied that this task would be merely perfunctory, and that the document would be found among the family papers, but, much to their surprise, they were unable to fin' the slightest trace of it. Every room and article of furniture in the house was then carefully searched, but the result was the same, and the only conclusion at which the heirs could arrive was that either that no will had ever been made, or that if one had been made it was destroyed before their kinsman's death. The missing document, however, was found in a few days in the strangest place imaginable. A young man was rambling through the house, and happening to see a graphophone on a table in the library, he examined it to see if it was in working order, and finding that it was, he put a record in it, which he supposed was that of some popular Russian song. What was his amazement, however, instead of a song he heard the dead man's voice recite the words of the missing will. The heirs were promptly notified of this discovery and they lost no time in carefully examining the record containing the will. It was found to be flawless, and the question then arose whether such a will would be deemed valid by the courts or not. This question is now being discussed in the supreme court in St. Petersburg, and the case is interesting all lawyers who have heard it. Many think that the will will be pronounced entirely valid, and if so it may become a common practice for persons to use graphophones for the purpose of making their wills—Chicago Journal. There are few people who have not been occasionally puzzled to write "ei" or "ie" in the words that so represent the sound of long e. A very simple rule, however, removes all difficulty. If the diphthong immediately follows the letter c it is also: "e, " as in calling "e," says but when it follows any other letter it is always "ie," as in grief, niece, friend, etc. PASSING OF A MASTER MUSICIAN. Verdi's Long Life and His Immortal Compositions. Few of the great representatives of the nineteenth century—its work and progress—are left us. The great Italian composer, Verdi, who celebrated his 87th birthday in October last has departed from this mundane sphere, which he did so much to brighten and improve. He out-lived Queen Victoria by a few days, though, unlike the British sovereign, his active life and service had ended some years ago. His last years were spent in peace, contemplation and sorene appiness. Out of his well-earned treasure he made ample provision for less fortunate musicians, and his whole career furnished illustrations of the gentleness and sweetness of his nature. Musically speaking, Verdi's name will not be associated in history with any revolution or turning point in the art he enriched. His development was gradual, easy and natural. He escaped controversy and attack though some of his compositions the world had outgrown before he surprised even his most devoted admirers by producing masterpieces embodying the spirit of the modern music-drama Verdi's career divides itself into three distinct changes. The first gave the world "Il Trovatore," "Traviata" and several similar but less popular works. The second stage reached its climax in "Aida," unquestionably the most splendid, gorgeous, colorful and dramatic opera born of Italian genius while the final stage found its mature expression in "Falstaff"—an amazingly modern, scholarly and spontaneous work. The two operas named last would alone suffice to make Verdi's fame abiding and secure, if not immortal but while his earlier works are now but seldom revived, and the next decade of the present century may even refuse to hear them, what delightful fragrant, tender memories they evoke in the men and women of the present generation, and still more of that now declining toward advanced age! How entrancing were to them the lyrical gems of the early Verdi operas! The rising generation, brought up on Wagner, Brahms, the latter-day Verdi, Gounod and Tschalkowsky, may turn superciliously from them, but there is a world of beauty and loveliness in them, though the changed conceptions of opera preclude their production. Verdi was the son of a poor innkeeper, and had nothing to aid him in his struggle for recognition, influence and fame—nothing but the divine gift of musical genius. How fortunate he was as compared with the unhappy Mozart, or the equally unhappy Schubert, who lavished their rich and inheritance on an unappreciative audience and were condemned to a life of misery and an early death! Verdi deserved all the material and emotional tributes that the world paid him, and we are still his debtors. Peace to his ashes!—Chicago Post. A Wild Ride. "When I was younger than I will ever be again," said the professor with a three-story head and eyeglasses of the telescope order, "I was the victim of such intense mental abstraction that I removed myself entirely from the world of practical affairs. I was in the boundless realms of thought and paid but fleeting attention to the active field of human action. It was necessary to notify me when I should attend my classes, eat my meals and even when I should retire. "I was at one time requested to lecture in a New England village, and agreed to do so. The theme was one that had received my best thoughts and the more prospect of delivering it was a physical pleasure. When I arrived at the depot my thoughts were concentrated upon the prepared address. I realized that my train was an hour late, and that I must hurry, but beyond the mere fact of hurrying I did not grasp a detail. "Drive fast!" I shouted to the driver of a dingy looking vehicle as I sprang in and handed him a $5 bill "Spare neither horse nor whip." "Away we went with a plunge. The carriage rolled like a ship in the trough of the sea. Street lights seemed a torchlight procession moving rapidly by the other way. Constables shouted, dogs barked, small boys chased us, and business ceased that people might stand on the sidewalks and gaze. Up one street and down another we dashed madly. We took corners on two wheels, grazed telegraph poles and knocked over such movables as ash barrels and drygoods boxes. "After half an hour of this bewildering experience I stuck my head out of the window and shouted: 'Are we nearly there?' " "Where did yez want to go, sir? came the edifying answer."—Washington Star. Why Lincoln Wouldn't Take a Case. Gen. John H. Littlefield, who studied law with Abraham Lincoln, writes his recollections of his great mentor in the February Success. He tells this attractive bit of anecdote: All chiefs knew that, with "Old Abe" as their lawyer, they would win their case—if it was fair; if not that it was a war of time to take it to him. After listening some time one day to a would-be client's statement, with his eyes on the ceiling, he swung suddenly round in his chair and exclaimed: "Well, you have a pretty good case in technical law, but a notty bad one in equity and justice. You'll have to tell the judge to follow this case for you. I couldn't do it. All the time while standing talking to that jury. I'd be thinking, 'Lincoln, you're a liar,' and I believe I should forget myself and say it out loud." West and Harlan Senator Vest, and Justice Harlan have been friends for forty years. They are like two boys when they get together. "I don't know about George Vest," said Justice Harlan the other day. "He plays jokes on me and I take it in good part, but if I play a joke on him he won't speak to me for a month."—The New York World. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. All diseases of the rectum treated on a positive Guarantee, and no money accepted until patient is cured. Send for free 104 page book: a treaties on rectal diseases, and hundreds of testimonial letters, valuable to anyone afflicted. Also our 43 page book for women; both sent free. Address, Drs. THORNTON & MINOR, 10th & Oak Sts., Kansas City, Mo: Authorized by the state to treat Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Cures guaranteed or money refunded. All medicines furnished ready for use. Mercury or injurious medicines used. No detention from business. Patients sent everywhere free from gaze or breakage. No medicines sent C.O. D. W. Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. State your case and send for terms. Consultation free and confidential, personally or by letter. Zimmerman Land Agency. If you Want to Buy, Sell, or Trade Don't Fail to Write Us. Come and See Us. Our Latch String is Always Out. VALLEY FALLS. KAN. Below we give you a few of our bargains. If you don't see what you want don't be afraid to ask. We have thousands of others. Be sure to cut this list out as it will not appear again. Others will follow but not these: 28. 628a ranch in Chase county, Ks., 150a cultivating land, 60a in alfalfa producing 3 crops year, the rest in two pastures, well watered and well fenced, house with 4 rooms, sheds for 150 cattle, barn for 8 horses, buggy shed, ganary, 1 tenant house, 250 bearing apple trees, 400 peach trees. Price $10 per acre will trade for land in northeastern Kansas, mortgage $3,000. 29. A dandy 100a farm within 2 miles of Valley Falls, all good rich plow land except 10a pasture land, 40 under plow balance tame grass, good buildings, water and fruit. A splendid all purpose farm, $40 per acre and well worth it—time on part if wanted. 30. Another good 100a farm $2/2 miles from Valley Falls, 50 under plow balance meadow and pasture, fairly good land, good improvements, good water and fruit, $30 per acre. Will give time on part. 31. If you want a dandy big farm I have one of nearly 600 acres within 5 miles of Valley Falls. A dandy all purpose farm or ranch, good improvements, some 2402 under plow balance timber, pasture and meadow best of water, cash $35 per acre. Will trade for smaller farm and take difference. 32. A very good all purpose farm of 160a within 3 miles of Valley Falls. Fairly good buildings, good fences, good land and water, $30 per acre. Will divide and sell either 80 at same price. There is a bargain in this. All can be plowed 100a under plow balance grass. 33 A very pretty farm of 90a within $2\frac{1}{2}$ miles of a good railway town this county. Good buildings and fences, all good rich land, good water, big lot of fruits, close to school, 40a plow balance grass. This is a regular Illinois farm. Must be seen to be appreciated. $45 per acre, no more, no less. 34. A model all purpose farm of 160a $2\frac{1}{2}$ miles from good railway town Jackson county, Ks. Splendid soil, buildings, big orchards, lots of water, wind mill and tanks, hedge and wire fences. This must be seen to be appreciated, $40 per acre. Will trade for larger farm. 35. A dandy up-to-date farm of nearly 120a $ \frac{1}{4} $ mile to good railway town this county. Fine buildings, best Okoirl and water, lots fruit, $ \frac{50}{1} $ per acre and well worth the price. A very pretty home and farm. 36. A dandy good farm of 165a within 1 mile of railway town this county, 75a under plow, 30a meadow balance pasture and timber, good PILES All diseases of the rectum treated on a post patient is cured. Send for free 104 page book; testimonial letters, valuable to anyone affluent free. Address, Drs. THORNTON & MIN DR. HEN 101 & 103 West 9th St., Kane The Old Reliable Doctor, Older A Regular Graduate in Med Praotice.-22 Y Authorized by the state to Curse guaranteed or money re-—no mercury or injurious medients at a distance treated by free from gaze or breakage. Charges low. Over 30,000 case Consultation free and condi Seminal Weakness and Authorized by the state to Cures guaranteed or money re- no mercury or injurious mea- sure, but treated by free from gaze brace Charges low. Over 80,000 case Consultation free and conduce Seminal Weakness and Sexual Debtiness, the results folly and excesses—causing blood dreams or with urine, pimples and blotches face, rushes of blood to the head, pain in back, confused ideas and forgefulness, ankle pain, weakness, unnatural power, loss of manhood, etc., curred for life. I can stop night losses, restore lost life. I can save and brain power, enlarge and strengthen weak parts and make you fit for marriage. Syphilis that terrifies disease, in all for life. Blood Poisoning, Skin Diseases, Ulcers, Swelling, Sorex, Gonorrhoeae and sexually transmitted diseases, positively cured or money refunded. Stricture radically cured without the use of instruments. A New and Infallible Home Treatment. No improvements, cash value $30 per acre. Time on part if wanted. 37. A good all purpose 160 well improved good land, water and fruit 4 miles to good railway town, 7 miles to Valley Falls. $4,500 takes this if sold soon. Time given on part. 38. A dandy 180a farm 6 miles north and west of Valley Falls and near a small railway town, has good improvements, good water and lots of fruit, 75a under plow, 40 meadow 40 pasture. This is a dandy farm for the price, good rich soil, $30 per acre if taken soon. ZIMMERMAN. VALLEY FALLS, KAS. AGENTS WANTED! One in each locality to sell Vectored Oxygengen $10. Pleasant and permanent mentation $75 to $100 per month to suitable parties. Best references required. Full particulars and descriptive circles free if request is accompanied by this ad. K.C. OXYGENOR CO., DK. J. L. LEHRE, Gen. Mgr. SUPRE 331. ALTMAN BLOOD. CITY, Me. Home Treatment these cancers and Tumors. Used with perfect caiting, harmless, soothing, new- tasting. We prefer to have patients out of our hospital for the speedy cure. Cases that come to our sanitarium need not pay until cured. It contains much valuable informa- tion about hundreds of cancer mammals we have cancer. Sent free. Consultation mail or in person, free. Address. DR. E. O. SMITH'S SANITARIUM, A. B. McCLLEARY, MANAGER, Rooms 6 to 11, N. E. Carth. & Main St. KANSA'S CITY, MISSOURI SATISFACTION GUAR NTEDJ SATISFACTION CORN NEEDLE OXYGENOR KING THE EXPEDITION CO. CHICAGO, IL THE PERFECTED OXYGENOR KING Not on experiment, but a demonstrated fact. Cures disease with pure Oxygen from the air. A Simple, Effective, Scientific Home Treatment. Induced by Bakers, Lawyers, Clargymen, Professors, U. S. Health officers, and used by thousands of Physicians. $300 for any failure of a curable instrument. Thousands of reliable indorsements on file. Instruments sold or rented. No cure, no pay. Free literature. K. C. OXYGENOR CO. DR. J. L. LEUR Gen. Mgr. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Suite 31, Attman Bldg. Tel. 507 Union. PATENTS FREE BOOK of Valuable Infor- mation, FISCHER & THORPE, Junction Bldg. KANSAS CITY, MO. GRAIN DEALERS. WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST PRICE Correspondence and consignments soli- ted. Write us. Reference: The Nation; Bank of Commerce, W. T. REDMON GRAIN CO., Board of Trade Bldg. KANSAS CITY, Mo. ROGERS COMMISSION CO. For information to your interest. Live Stock Exchange. Kansas City, M LANSAS CITY BARBER COLLE Diplomas to graduates and Situations G unteed. Write for full particulars to R. Ringerger, Mgr. 9 W. B. St. K. M. NO MONEY TILL CURED. Live Guarantee, and no money accepted until treaties on retail diseases, and hundreds of Also our 43 maps book for women, both sent OR, 10th & Oak Sts., Kansas City, Mo: DERSON. Kansas City, Mo. (Opposite New, York Life Bldg.) Best in Age and Longest Located. Joine. Over 27 Years Special cars in Kaneae City. Great Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases, funded. All medicines furnished ready for use clinics used. No detention from business. Pam- mail and express. Medicines sent everywhere. No medicinals sent O.C. U., only by agreement. Cured. State your case and send for terms. initial, personally or by letter. pain and no exposure. No cautions, cutting bougies or sounds. No detention from busi- ness or injuries. No guarded areas. A permanent tour guaranteed by the school. Good for book, for which fully explains this disease. Varicocelle== enlarged veins in the scorum== causing nausea. vowel debility, weakness of the sexual system, etc., permanent wound. Hydrocele== dropsy of the scorum. cured without pain. Phimosis== see book—cured in a few cases. Book for both sexes, 96 pages. 27 pictures true to life, with full description of above diseases, the effects and cure, sent sealed in plain wrapper for six cents in stamps. Free Museum OF Anatomy for mes. Thousands of curiosities Bundles, 19 to 19 if you want to see more State Ledger. SUBSCRIPTION six months 75c One Year 1.50 ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS CASH IN ADVANCE Entered at post office Topeka, Kansas, at sec udclass-rates. Published every Saturday at 431 Kan. ave 1.00 in advance. GIBRALTAR DRUG CO: 833 KANSAS AVENUE. Topeka, Kansas HOMEPATHIC REMEDIES. AKT MA- TERIALS. MANNING & HALL, Dealer In Farm Implements Harness. Stoves, TINWARE, VEHICLES HARNESS. PUMPS. CLOCKS Gypsum, Kas PHYSICIANS. OFFICE HOURS: 9 TO 12 A, M, 2 TO 1, 7 TO 9 P, M, SUNDAY: 10 TO 11 A, M, 1 TO 3, 7 TO 8 P, M, DR: W. J. COTTRELL, Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 411 KANSAS AVE, RESIDENCE 201 JACKSON ST T1635, Topeka, Kansas, I. A. SHIELDS M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office and Residence 1331 VanBuren St call promptly attended. DR. AGNES McKEE WAI- LACE. Office 724 Kan. Ave, Phone 250 H. B. HOGEBOOK PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, 33 Kans Ave. All calls promptly attended. Tel 14. Tel. 805. DR; C. A. TAYLOR. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office Hours, 9 to 11 a.m. rom 2 to 5 p. m. OFFICE 226½ KAS, AVE. (Cver Kohl's Drug Store.) Wm. B. Swan, M. D 725 Kansas Avenue, topeka Kansas. office hours, 71:00 to 12 m, 2:00 to 4:30 pm Residence 624 Buchanan St. Bell Telephone, 660 GEORGEDICK, M, D Homocopathist Residence 626 Filmo St. Telephone 360. Office 807 Kansas Avenue. 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 Drug Store.) Office 112 East 6th street Calls Promptly Attended To. Special Attention Given, to Disease Stomach and Lungs and Female Troub s. Office Hours:--9 to 12--2 to 5--7 to 109 DR, R. O, RHODES, OFFICE 600 Kansas ave. Topeka, Kansas (Over Hub Clothing Co.) FFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. Residence, 600 West Sixth street Phone 656. S, G. STEWART, M. D. OFICE 621 KANSAS AVE. TELPHONE 541. Residence, 112 East 7th Street. TELPHONE 442. a14 Miller's Pijarma- cY. 6th & TOPEKA AV. Drug, s Medicines, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Give Us a Trial. C. F. MENNINGER, M, D. Office 727 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: From 8 to 10 A. M. M to 3 P. M. P, M, to 9 P. Mf Special attention ases of woman and private diseases. FRED BURNISON. Dealer In.... Lumber- Lime- Cement- Coal- and Stone. MARQUETTE, KANS, JOHN MILLER, Dealer In Flour, Feed, Graih, Hav And all kinds of Coal. 120 East Eighth St., J, E, PETERSON—or Marquette, runs the best HOTEL and RESTAURANT in the city give him ca ll. HOLE IN WALL When in LAWRENCE stop at WEYER- MULLER'S RESTAURANT— SHORT ORDFR. Open D v y and Night 720 Mass., Stroet. 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., Corning, Kansas. THE UNIQUE RESTAURANT 116 East 6th St. Short Order and Lunch. Serve you while you wa M. Hogan. Undertaker And Reliable in His Dealings--Open day and Night.--314 Kan. Avenue. Home Bakery J. M. JEFFRIES, Prop. 810 N Kas. Ave. (Successor to Geo. Mayer,) Wholesale and Retail Bakery goods, We Soheit Your Trade, We will Serve You Right LANDIS Many years experience. French home Bakery 316 E. 4tn St. Open day and night. Quick service, Rahrer's Restaurant 615 East Fifth St. Opposite Santa Fe Depot. C, A, RAHREK, Prop. Plants for windows and beding. Societ emblems in flowrs a specialty. Green houses 12th and Monroe Sts. Store 501 W 8th S. I. N. GOODWIN Dealer In ```markdown ``` Glassware, Crockeryware and general Merchandise Ransom, Kans J. W KELLEY. HAYS & SNYDER 921 Kas. Ave. DEALER IN Feed, Hay and Grain and all kind of Coal. A share of your patronage is desired. Tele. 349. W. B. W'RREN 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 Morris, t St. C. E. ROGERS Dealer In Farm Implen ents and machinery and the (patent coop) for shipping purpose Harpet Kans. Kansas Packing House Market SCHMIDT PRO'S, Prop's., 306 E. 2ND STREET Dealers In FRESH AND CURFD MEATS. Wholesale and Retail Give Them Your Trade. Screen Doors, Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks and Grden-Tools. These are the things you need Give hima call. 828 Kansas P 108 and 110 East Third Street Topeka Kas. Pays highest prices for consignment trade. REFERENCE: Chas, Wolf Lacking Co. Topeka R. G., Dunn, Comt. A. ency Topeka. A: SHIMMOM'S for anything you want in the line of New and Second Hand goods Mass., Street., Lawrence Kans. TOPEKA SPICE MILLS Pure Tea and Spices etc. 109 E. Sixth Street. WOOLEY S BAKEKY, 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 KAS UNEDA RABBITRY DOMESTICS OF EIGHT FINEST STRAINS prices the lowest, Edinboro, Ione, Score 95 at Stud Fee $5.00 Write us, A. L. TYSON, Mgr DENNISON, KAS, E. JANSSON, Dealer fn STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES. MEATS, FLOUR and FEED, 213-215 West Fourth street. SHOES FOR EVERYBODY W. P. Pfalzgraf. ....Dealer In.... Lumber- Lath- Shingles- Coal and Grain.....Gypsum Cty Kans., J. C. JUSTICE 220 West 6th Street. Dealer in staple and fancy groceries, fresh and cared 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 Guaranteed. We Solicit your Patronage. THE KANSAS CEMENT PLASTER CO., WALL and LAND PLASTER, STUCCO, PLASTER or PA R Moulding, Dental Plaster. Etc. D Strauss. Mgr Hope Kansas. 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 Avenue the place to patronize. You will get your money's worth by trying he Davis Mercantile Go. GO TO E. W. Griggs for photos, fine pictures. Car--901Kas. ave ARMSTRONGSRESTAURANT When in Ottawa for anything you want Short Orders and Meals--222N, Maln S THE COITAGE HOTEL MRS.G. S. HUMPHRIES. Prop. rms $t per div. Netawkt, Kis as. R House Market RO'S, Prop's., D STREET ers in URFD MEATS. Give Them Your Trade. 115 110 FCR HARDWARE and STOVES ers, Hammocks and Garden-Tools. Give hima call. 828 Kansas Prc SMITH, ER IN Wurs and Polts. D Street Topeka Kas for consignment trade. Keika R. G. Dunn Comm' Agency Topeka. PINKSTON BROS.. Flour Feed and Grain. Reliable Dealers. Headquarters for anything you want in their line. Call and see them----517 N. Main St Wichita, Kans. WM. KLINGE, TAILOR. Fine Tailoring at reasonable prices. Fit and Workmanship guaranteed, Cleaning and Repairing neatly done. 512½ Kansas Avenue. Topeka. ZERCHER & PGOL, BOOKS, STATIONERY, OFFICE, SUPPLIES. 527 Kansas Avenue. We solicit a share of your patronage TOPEKA. KANS. H. L. TROMP, Manufacturer of HIGE GRADE CIGARS. 804 Kansas. Avenue. Topeka, Kans. Some men who have received a salary in the city administration for more than 50 years are particular that some one don't collect 50 cents from them unless they receive every paper than any one else. We love no white man best who does any thing against the negro race there is as much selfishness in or amon, some of the subordinates as among the chieftains. We have ran up against many propositions but none defeat us as does the e c o c o where we are informed that fraud was percepted to secure Hughes election. There is no question about the result of the election in April while it is claimed that Genl Hughes secured his nomination by Fraud they may drink her down. KEITH & HAZEN DRUGISTS & DEALERS in all kinds of Drugs and Patent medicines, Paints, Oil and Varnishes, Toilet articles and Perfumery. 422 Kaus. Ave. Yourtrade is kin to solicited. It has been stated by some who seem to know that the republican voters would be for the benefit of those who wish to know we don't believe their are any sore spots on any one who voted for J. S. Warner between the two gentlemen . Mr. Warner was our choice; but he was defeated we presume republicans and we suppose they will have to take their medicine as they should be men enough to do so. The course of this paper will not be changed. The petition of Ola Anderson asking for divorce from George Anderson was dismissed for waft of prosecution. So also for the same reason several others were prosecuted, JOSEPH ARTLEY Boot and shoe manufacturer does all kinds of repairing at reasonable prices. Men's half soles 500 ladies 400t, children's 30 cents Stand 400 Kans. ANYWAY, King Eddie had too much experience to take professional tips like Mr Bryan too seriously. MR, M. J. CHENEY Young Jeweler of Topeka. Mr. Cheney is an expert in line. He can fix most any thing in line of Watch s. Clock and a general line of power. Give the young expert your trade. 429 Kas. Ave. Ness City. Our readers at Ness City will not forge Mr. Geo' Elliott when want anything in his line he has a general department store. WE MAKE Refrigerators of ever description for Fiorist, Butchers, Fish Dealer Milk Depote, Cefes and event smallest ice box. Mathewson Refrigerator O. 121 East 7th Street, Topeka K LEWIS G. FERRRELL. ATTORNEY AT LAW. And Real Estate's special attention paid onresident claims, Olathe Kans. JOHN BROWN, RESTAURANT. Short orders, Sigurs and Tobias. ROBERT GINSBERG. Big Line of New and mistit Tailor R Overcoats, Suits and Pants. Physician & Surgeon. 221 Kens. Ave. Tel. 573 R dence 1407 W Tenth St. TOPEKA SAMPLE SHOE CO. SAMPLE SHOES AT FAC TORY COST. WE SAVE YOU FROM TO $1.00 EVERY PAIR. YOUNG & HUTCHINGS, Pro 601 Kansas avenue. THE EQUITABLE LIFE SURANCE SOCIETY of the United States, NO. I20 BROADWAY, NEW YORK D. F. Cobb, Mgr. Sormont Building, West 6th Topeka, Kansas. R. L. Jackson, Cashier. Buy of us and you'll get the Bread in Topeka...J. M. Jeffe 810 N. Kinsas Ave. P W. GRIGGS & CO. Hardware, Implements BUGGIES, and HARNESS 206 and 208 Wes Sixth St Tele. 346. Topeka, Kansas