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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER. CHINESE TROOPS----NOT MOBS Made the Attacks on Foreign Officials and Property. KILL A JAPANESE OFFICIAL. Washington, June 15.—Official dispatches received in diplomatic quarters in Washington show that the rioting in Pekin has reached an acute stage, with the rioters directing a number of their assaults against members of the different foreign legations there. The secretary of the Belgian legation was attacked twice and escaped after being maitened by the mob. Two officials of the British legation were attacked by a large crowd. The British summer quarters, four miles from Pekin were burned down. These quarters were quite extensive and had just been completed. They belonged to the British government. The chancellor of the of the Japanese legation was killed. The killing of a member of the diplomatic body, and the foregoing assaults upon the officials of foreign countries are regarded as presenting the most serious phase of the situation that has thus far occurred. The Japanese charge d'affaires in Washington, Mr. Kiziero Nabeshima, said: "We have no official confirmation of the killing of our chancellor at Pekin, but there appears to be no doubt of the fact and it presents a most serious condition. The chief offense is against Japan, but aside from that it is against the entire diplomatic body at Pekin, for if any one of them is subject to such assault, they all shared in the same danger." One of the most significant features of the affair was that the killing was reported to have been done by the troops of the empress dowager, and not by a lawless mob. While there might be some excuse for mob depredations, it would be difficult to to take any favorable view of an attack by Chinese soldiers on the officials of foreign governments. Must Chey The Law. Must Oey The Law. Topeka, June 14.—Bank Commissioner Briedenthal again prods the banks. It is circular says: "I again call attention to the provision of our law requiring that all officers of the banks who have the handling and care of its funds shall give bond. Some banks have not complied with this provision of law, and when I insist upon their doing so, appear to think that it is an unreasonable requirement on my part, and one of them said he would nationalize in order to escape these requests to comply with the plain provision of the law." Tremendous Strain on Motormen. St. Louis, June 12.—John Powers, motorman one of the 250 men who came to St. Louis from Philadelphia, is confined in a cell at the city hospital crying to the guards to defend him from men, who, he believes are pursuing him. A policeman found him running about the street fighting off imaginary foes. His story at the hospital reveals the tremendous strain that is upon the motormen who are working now. Powers, who has a wife and two children in Philadelphia worked for fifteen years. A Constitutional Convention. A Constitutional Convention. Havana, June 13. The Discussion published an interview with Governor General Wood in which he was reported as saying that, in all probability a constitutional convention would be called in September next, consisting of all mayors chosen at the election this month. Business circles were alarmed by this announcement as the business men fear to trust the class of men who would thus be empowered to form a constitution for free Cuba; yet there is little doubt that a great majority of the people receive it with favor. Work Progressing On Federal Building, Topeka. June 14.—J. W. O'Conner, superintendent of construction on the addition to the federal building, announces that he will have all the foundation completed within the present week. The Strong City stone quarry, where the stone for the building will be obtained, that men are working day and night in three shifts for the purpose of getting ahead of the building in the matter of the furnishing stone. If They Are Called Out. If They Are Called Out. St. Louis, June 13.—The total strength of the National Guard of Missouri just now is about 2,000, or the numerical strength of the sheriff's posse which was suggested. St. Louis has one regiment, but it numbers only about 600 men. Kansas City has another; there is a third in the north-western part of the state and a fourth with headquarters in Jasper county. ANOTHER RUN FOR CLAIMS. The Allurements Will Make The Run of 1901 Eclipse 1893. Kansas City, June 15.—E. F. Mitchell of El Reno is here. He is enthusiastic over the opening of the Kiowa and Comanche land. The lands, he says, comprise 150,000 acres of the best agricultural land in Oklahoma, besides thousands of acres of fine timber, grazing and mountain land. "That there will be a run similar to that of 1893 I think is simply a question of time. A run seems to be the only way." Before the opening of the Cherokee strip the government tried to find other means of settling the claims, but could not do so." Mr. Mitchell is of the opinion that the opening of this land will be a much greater event than that of 1893. He gives numerous reasons. "Since the opening of Oklahoma," says he, "the territory has developed into the greatest crop country in the world. The territory to be opened is better watered, contains more timber than that of the Cherokee strip and is as fine land for agricultural purposes as can be found in Oklahoma. The Wichita mountains are rich in copper and zine. Asphaltum is plentiful and there are miles and miles of gypsum, from which the finest of cement is made. This will go to make the run of 1001 eclipse that of 1893." Troops From Leavenworth. Leavenworth, Ks., June 14.—Captain Getty, First infantry post commander of Fort Leavenworth, received orders from General Merriam, headquarters department of Missouri, to prepare Troops B and K, Sixth cavalry, for transportation to the Presidio, San Francisco, Cal., on the 15th inst., preparatory to sailing to the Philippines. Troops B and K have been stationed at Fort Leavenworth, where they have been recuperating since the war with Spain, in which they took a prominent part in Cuba, participating in the battle of San Juan and the siege of Santiago. Colorado Teachers Excurse. Denver, June 15.—Two special trains made up entirely of Colorado school teachers left over the Rock Island enroute for Chicago and other points east on their summer vacation. Last year they took a like trip, going over the Santa Fe to California. Each person carries a note book and a camera, looking for something of interest. The railroads allow a one fare rate for the round trip to parties of this kind, providing a sufficient number take advantage of it. An Important Capture. Manila, June 13.—General Schwan says the capture of General Pio Del Pilar is a most important one. Pilar was regarded as one of the most active and uncompromising of the rebel chieftains. It was difficult to keep track of him. That his capture has been effected by the native police of Manila, evidences afresh the loyalty of these men to the American cause, so often impugned by both Americans and Filipinos. Will Not Repeal Their Franchise Will Not Repeal Their Franchise. St. Louis, June 14.—The city council killed the Kelly bill which was introduced four weeks ago by the delegate whose name it bears. It was passed in the house by a large majority. The measure provided for a repeal of all the ordinances granting franchises to the various street railways incorporated by the St. Louis Transit system since the adoption of the present city charter. More Mechanics Needed. Topeka, June 15.—The services of mechanics are much needed by the Santa Fe in Albuquerque. To supply this shortage a number of men have been sent to Albuquerque from Topeka. Those already sent have been taken from the shops. Not many more can be spared from Topeka, and it is not known whether enough men may be secured here to fill all the places. American Machinery For China. Beloit, Wis., June 14.—Four carloads of tissue paper-making machinery were shipped by a Beloit manufactory to Shanghai, China. This is the first American, and probably the only, paper-making machinery ever sent to China. There have been paper-making machinery shipments from this city to Japan. Wedding Gift of $20,000. Philadelphia, Pa., June 15.—Senator Scott sent a $20,000 telegraph dispatch to his son, Lieutenant Scott, at San Francisco, where the young man, upon returning from volunteer service in the Philippines, was married. The senator wired that he began life with 20 cents. WICHITA, KANSAS, JUNE 16, 1900. DOWAGER EMPRESS RELENTS Will Not Object to Presence of Foreign Troops in China. A SURPRISE TO OFFICIALS. Washington, June 15.—Definite official information is received from the foreign office of one of the most important continental powers stating that the Tsung Li Yamen had notified the minister of that power at Pekin that the dowager empress would not object to the presence of foreign troops in China's territory. Vague unofficial rumors to this effect had been current, but the information received was from such a high official source as to leave no doubt that the empress dowager, who practically constitutes the government of China, has made known this determination not to object to the presence of the foreign troops. This change of front came as a distinct surprise to officials and diplomats, as all reports up to this time had pictured the empress dowager as intensely hostile to the foreigners and as the real power behind the Boxers' anti-foreign uprising. This supposed attitude of empress gave much concern to the authorities here and at other capitals, as it was feared that it would eventuate in an open declaration by the government of China against the presence of the foreign troops. This would have raised a new complication, placing the foreign forces now advancing on Pekin in the attitude of resisting the sovereign authority of China over her own territory, instead of assisting China in a suppression of disorder. Aguinaldo a Liar. Washington, June 14.—General Francis V. Greene says officially that the statements made by Aguinaldo are false. The United States did not fall back, did not abandon a single rifle or a single field gun; did not make a precipitate retreat; the Filipinos did not rush to our assistance, did not recapture the rifles and field guns, and did not return them to the Americans. They took no part in the engagements with the Spaniards. Every single statement in the extract quoted in your letter is false. Their Best Leader Captured. Manila, June 12.—General Pio del Pilar, the most persistent of the Filipino leaders, was made a prisoner at Guadalope, six miles east of Manila, by some of the Manila native police. Upon information received that Pio del Pilar was to be at a certain house, Captain Lara and twelve policemen proceeded in a launch to Guadalope, where aided by a detachment of the Twenty-first infantry, they surrounded the house, captured the general, and brought him to Manila, where he was positively identified before the provost marshal. Requisition Refused. Indianapolis, Ind., June 15.—Governor Mount has issued a statement declining to honor a requisition from Governor Beckham of Kentucky for the return to that state of William S. Taylor, who is under indictment for complicity in an alleged plot which resulted in the assassination of Governor Goebel. He says: "When the time shall come that I feel assured that a fair trial shall be accorded Mr. Taylor, then, and not until then, will I honor a requisition for his return." Joint Heir With His Children. What Heir With His Children. Des Moines, Ia., June 14.—Former Governor Drake of Centerville, who was here attending the commencement exercises of the Drake university announced that he had made the University a joint heir with his five children in his will. His property is valued at $3,000,000, and the university will receive $500,000. Governor Drake has already contributed $200,000 in various benefactions to promote the institution. Kansas City Strikers Dissolve Kansas City, Mo., June 13.—The Building Trades council has decided by a unanimous vote to dissolve. This action, it is believed, will put an end to the labor troubles in Kansas City, as the principal grievance of the contractors, who recently declared a lockout against the unions was the sympathetic strike annoyance originating through the trades council. The Ohio River in Court. Frankfort, Ky., June 14.—The Kentucky-Indiana boundary line dispute was argued in the court of appeals and submitted. The question of jurisdiction over the waters of the Ohio river is involved. Kentucky claiming exclusive jurisdiction to the low watermark on the Indiana side, while Indiana claims concurrent jurisdiction. INSTRUCTIONS SENT OUT. Land Officers Told What to Do Under the New Law. Washington, June 12.—Land Commissioner Hermann has issued instructions to local officers to carry into effect the free homes law. They are as follows: Only settlers under the homestead laws upon agricultural lands which have already been opened to settlement acquired prior to the passage of this act by treaty or other agreement from various Indian tribes are affected by this act. This act does not change existing laws as to the time of submitting final proof and making payment of final commissions. Where final proof has heretofore been made for lands affected by this act and payment has not been made, such payment will not now be required by you. Where payments were authorized to be made in installments and partial payment has been made, but final proof has not been made, no other or further payment will be required when the homestead settler makes his final proof, except the payment of the final commissions and testimony fees. Where the right to commute homestead entries within any of the reservations covered by the act has been heretofore authorized by statute, homestead settlers may commute their entries therein in the time and at the prices now fixed by existing laws. Entries, where settlement and residence are not requisite, do not come within the provisions of this act. No Cases of Plague There. San Francisco, Cal., June 15.—Governor Gage sent a lengthy communication to Secretary of State Hay in reply to the latter's request for information regarding the alleged existence of bubonic plague in the Chinese quarter of San Francisco. In his retort Governor Gage says: "From the best light I have been able to procure from a most careful consideration of the whole subject I firmly believe that no cases of bubonic plague have at any time existed within the borders of our state." Favor a New Creed. New York, June 15.—The presbytery of Nassau, on Long Island, has sent out this circular letter: The Presbytery of Nassau ventures to make a fraternal suggestion to you in the matter of creed change. We have suffered heretofore from a lack of unity and concentration in the recommendations of Presbyteries. Will you not give serious consideration to the wisdom of unitedly asking from the general assembly a short and simple creed to be substituted for our present confession of faith?" Captures a Boer Camp. London, June 15.—Lord Roberts' line of communications has been practically restored by a complete victory gained by Generals Methuen and Kitchener over General Dewet. The Boer camp was captured and the burghers, it is added, were scattered in all directions. Lord Roberts has fought a battle with General Botha at the end of which, though the British gained considerable ground, the Boers were not beaten. All is quiet at Pretoria and Johannesburg. German Navy Bill Signed. Berlin, June 15.—The bundesrath has approved the navy bill and the measures providing means to carry out the projectel plans as already passed by the reichstag. Emperor William, who is said to be delighted at the result, will sign the bill and the Reichzaniger will immediately thereafter publish it, thus making it a law. It is reported that the kaiser, when news that the bill has passed was wired him, exclaimed: "Now we know where we stand. At last there is solid bottom under one's feet." Revolting Barbarity. London, June 13.—The Pekin correspondent says: "Particulars received here show that Messrs. Norman and Robinson, the missionaries, were hacked to pieces in circumstances of revolting barbarity. The Chinese government cannot be exonerated from the charge of complicity in these murders. From the beginning its action will bear only one interpretation, namely, that of approval of the anti-foreign movement which has had these results. A. J. Davidson Advanced. St. Louis, Mo. June 14.—President and General Manager Yoakum of the St. Louis and San Francisco railway, has appointed A. J. Davidson general superintendent. The position of superintendent of transportation held by Mr. Davidson was declared vacant. GENERAL SPORTING. CURRENT EVENTS IN VARIOUS FIELDS. Jim Corbett Still the Most Scientific Ring Fighter—A Review of His Recruit Unsuccessful Engagement with Champion Jeffries—Other Sports. Defeated, but not disgraced, overwhelmed in a twinkling by disaster but not dishonored, James J. Corbett is today nearer the goal of his ambition—to be recrowned king of the pugilistic world in popular estimation—than any time since he lost the title of champion at Carson City. He went down to defeat with Jeffries when victory seemed within his grasp, but if the highest honors were snatched from him at the last moment vindication at least was not denied him, for he proved by a marvelous showing against a prodigy in the fight line that he is no coward, and that the laurels won earlier in his career were deservedly his. The historian of the prize will, if he writes an unbiased account of the Jeffries-Corbett battle, leave a record perused more because of the brilliant achievements of the victim than the deeds of the victor. The consistent work of Jeffries was lost to sight by the dazzling display of his opponent, a man who has been accused of nearly every form of dissipation, and of whom only his firmest friends expected more than a dubious showing. Yet, if Corbett left the ring-side with the cheers of the multitude ringing in his ears, the veterans who had been gathered about the roped square agreed that the better man had won, and said that not since the palmiest days of Sullivan had there been such an example of strength and courage. Corbett lost because the blow he rained upon his big antagonist apparently had no effect. He had Jeffries worried, nervous, angry, but at no time did the champion show enough signs of distress to bring the crowd to its feet with the cry, "He's going!" In the fateful twenty-third round Jeffries landed the blow which proved to be decisive with all the force behind it he had displayed is the first stage of the fight. Corbett, too, an instant before had been dancing around apparently as lively and jabbing with same lightning-like speed that had astonished the crowd earlier in the game. At the opening of the round it seemed to a certainty that the contest would go the limit. From a spectacular point of view, men who have seen every big fight for years agreed that they had witnessed none like the one in question. Youth and strength were arrayed against science and superior knowledge of ring tactics, and for a time it seemed as if the latter combination would surely win. Although Jeffries has greatly improved as a boxer, he was made to look like a novice, and for fifteen rounds Corbett made good his boast that he would "go around 'Jeff' like a cooper around a barrel." There was less sparring after that, for Jeffries' rushes increased in strength and viciousness, and he kept his shifty antagonist hard pressed. Time and again the men crashed together as Corbett, after a sprint, was brought to bay, and the sound of the impact could be heard all over the building. Many persons gained the impression that Corbett was frequently on the aggressive, but as a matter of fact these occasions were few and far between. When he did decide to cut out the pace, however, he made it as fast as possible, and in the second and twelfth fairly tied Jeff into knots. In the eleventh round he sent his left to the champion's head four times in rapid succession, and Jeffries' A. H. CORBETT'S LATEST PICTURE. (Taken at his training quarters at Lakewood, N. J., just before the fight.) top piece was jarred by each concussion. The same left had already drawn blood from Jeffries' nose and lips and the crimson showed on Corbett's shoulder after each clinch. The finish of the battle came so suddenly that many in the crowd were caught off their guard and did not see Corbett sent crashing to the floor. In both the twenty-first and twenty-second VOL. II. NO. rounds Jeffries rushed from his corner as if the fight must end then and there, but remarkable foot work of Corbett dashed the champion's hopes. He came up in the twenty-third after a tongue lashing from Ton. Ryan, his principal adviser, who did him that his only hope of winning lay in overwhelming his shifty itagonist and fairly crushing him. Corbett met the rush, blocked a right hand swing and landed his left three times on Jeffries' bruised mouth and nose. Then he danced away, laughing, and nodded to his seconds as he passed his corner. They came together again almost in the center and Jeffries put a left on the jaw, Corbett backing away. As he neared the ropes Jeffries tried for the body and Corbett, dropping his right toward the blow, shot his left for Jeffries' jaw. It just grazed the point, and the failure of the blow to land gave the champion his opportunity. Quick as a flash his left came over and landed flush on the jaw. All the force of which Jeffries was capable was behind the blow and Corbett fell like a stone. He rolled at full length near the ropes, his head pointing toward his corner. He drew up his knees as if trying to rise, but the effort was evidently made unconsciously. Then his limbs straightened out again. White stood over the fallen man counting the seconds, Jeffries meanwhile backing away. He saw George Considine, Corbett's manager, running alongside the ring carrying a sponge and made a move as if to check him, but at that instant White tolled the tenth second and the fight was over. May Go to Notre Dame. "Pat" O'Dea, Wisconsin's great kicker, was at Notre Dame recently, PAT O'DEA. and there is a rumor the Australian will secure the appointment of football coach in Father Morrissey's institution. O'Dea has been the mainstay of the badger team for the last four years, and Coach King has introduced a system in Wisconsin which was built around O'Dea as the principal factor. While his great ability as a punter and drop kicker has always called out the profound admiration of the public, there has been a doubt as to his all-around qualities as a football player. His ability as a coach has not been proved, and the kangaroo punter will have a chance to show what he can do with the good material in Notre Dame. T. J. McHale Wins His Case. T. J. McHale, the race horse man, came out of the Memphis chancery court an easy winner. An order was issued last week releasing all of his horses, and McHale will now, go campaigning to St. Louis and Chicago. McHale and Mrs. Wellman have been in a lawsuit for two years over Johnny Hale, Mrs. Wellman claiming a half interest. The entire string, except the horse in question, was attached under a bill in chancery. On trial the bill was dismissed. Nelson Rides a Mile in 1:20 2-5. Nelson Rides a Mile in 1:50 25. -John A. Nelson of Chicago easily defeated Harry Gibson of Cincinnati in a one-hour motor-paced race for a purse of $600 at Queen's park, Montreal, the other day. Nelson was paced by Charles Miller, the six-day champion, and Joe Judge of New York. During the afternoon Nelson rode an exhibition mile, paced, in 1:20 2-5. Coming Athletic Events. July 2-7—United States Golf Association's annual amateur championship tournament, Garden City, (N. Y.) Golf Club's links. July 4—Knickerbocker Athletic Club Summer field meeting, Bayonne, N. J. July 7—English Amateur Athletic Association annual championship field meeting, London. July 15-22—International bowling tournament, Schuetzen Park, Union Hill, N. J. Aug. 28-Sept. 1—United States Golf Association's annual women's championship tournament, Shinnecock Hills (N. Y.) Golf Club's links. Sept. 3—Labor day athletic carnival of Knickerbocker Athletic club, Bayonne, N. J. Oct. 4-5—United States Golf Association's annual open championship tournament, Chicago (Ill.) Golf Club's links. W. N. MILLER, Editor. JOHN E. LEWIS, Manager. MILLER & LEWIS, Publishers. No. 309 North Main Street. Room 15. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. One year, by mail. $1.00 Six months, by mail. 75 Three months, by mail. 50 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Box 1017, Wichita, Kansas. [All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue.] Official organ of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas. Correspondents and agents wanted every- where. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. Our mistake. In giving the names of those who paid at the rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday June 3rd we missed the name of Mrs.Sallie Hall .50 Colored Men As Producers. One of the foremost questions which is now before those who has the solution of 'the race problem' in hand is, the great tendency of the black man to leave the farm and cleave to the city. Gradually each year has this change been going on-until now-each of the larger sized American cities have now more than its quota of Colored people. This notable fact has scared city labor-which has fortified itself behind labor unions-whose primary and ultimate mission seems to be to freeze out Negro labor in the cities. The result has been and is, that in hundreds of places where Colored men formerly worked, the doors are now closed against them. There is only one solution — no people can ever hope to reach perfect independence as a mass, who are consumers and not producers. We must send more of our young people on the farms,let them become producers—the whole world is depending directly upon the farmer—the producer—the tiller of the soil. Let the produce of the farms cease, and we find our land in famine. It is from the scarcity of nothing.save the produce of the farm and the farmer that has caused the great famine in India to-day. True the Colored man has made marked improvements in Agriculture as well as other branches; yet, as a mass they are tending too much to the city fever. Give us our proper proportion of farmers, and producers, and in a short while we will show a grander and nobler people than ever before. Go to the farms and be a man-independent. READ!—We sincerely ask our readers to patronize the individuals and firms whose advertisement appears in these colmns—by doing so you help them,you help us to give you a better paper each week. Tell them you read their "ad" in THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT. 'The SEARCHLIGHT' Only 10 Cents per Month. Subscribe now. WANTED at ONCE——We want Ten young ladies and gentlemen to canvass the city and country. Call at our office 309 North Main st. Good chance for right parties. How many ever stop to think of the amount of rent they pay in a year- and then how much in ten years etc. and then when the the time is up what has he to show nothing except a few receipts which do not amount to any thing when if they had took the same money and paid it on a home at the end of so long a time- the place would be their own. In these times of all the inducements which a man has to buy a home on almost his own terms there is no excuse for any man- who does not own at least an epitable title to a homestead. If you live, you must live in a house and if you do not own it you must pay rent- and this same money could be applied on a home. Think this over. Great Bend,Kan. There was a surprise party given on Mrs Harris last Thursday evening June 7th Mrs Harris lives about 8 miles out in the country and it was quite a surprise to the whole family. A number of her friends responded. At a late hour a lunch was served. A lawn social in honor of Miss Gertrude Johnston of Wichita was given Saturday evening at the home of J N Rucker and wife those present were:Misses Emma Johnson,Eliza Perry,Catherine Perry, Rhoda Perry,Lottie Calmore,Gertrude Johnston;Mesdames, Smith of Larned,Sellers,R J Johnston; Messers Rev R J Johnston, Smith, of Larned,Sellers, Eddie Rucker, Roband,John Calmore. Music was furnished by the Mandolin Club of this city. At a late hour Ice Cream and cake were served. A. basket meeting will be given by Rev. R. J. Johnston and Rev Green both of this city and Rev. Gamble of Hutchinson next sunday. Haywagons are being prepared by the people of this city. Childrnn's Day was appropriate y observed by both the Baptist and A. M. E. churces. Collection raised by the baptist church, $8.86 and the A. M. E. $7.50. Grand Chancellor J. E. Lewis will start on his annual visit to his lodges June 25th commencing with Prince Albert lodge No. 4 at Arkansas City. June 27th Friendly Aid, Parson ,, 28, Wier City, No. 5, Weir ,, 29, Grt. Pacific No 6 Pittsb'rg ,, 30 Morn'ng Srar, No 18, Yale. July 2nd, Wesley No.18, Fleming. ,, 3 Stringer No.14, K.C.Ks Damon No.16, Ks.Cy, K. ,, 4 Western Star No.1, Law'nce ,, 5 Excelsior No. 3 Topeka. ,, 7 Pythian No. 13 Junct'n Cy ,, 10 Toas No.10, Wichita, home. Children's Day at the New Hope baptist church Children's Day was very appropriately observed at the New Hope baptist church. A nice time had. Program. Song, "The gospel bells" Prayer, by Pastor. Welcome address, Children's Day. Albert Minniweather Music by School, Tell the glad tidings. Recitation, "Ungarnered Sheaves, Dora Allen. 'The flower girl', Clara Johnson Music This day only' School Take up the Christian's burden, Audru Motin. I wouldn't B Eiza Jackson Music by School. Recitation Opportunity, Ida Wilson ,, A little bird, Audru Motin Singing Resolution for a child, Lizzie Underwood A busy boy, Joe Dunn. Recitation, Josephine Slaughter. A tots speech, Beedie Jackson Mama's Kisses, Lixxie Bates Class Exercise, God is love. Singing by Primary school, Only a penny. My first speech, Bessie Devoy. Recitation, Lydia Slaughter Recitation, Estalla Slater. ,, Tesa Edmondson Children's Day at the A. M E. church. Children's day at the A M E church was very appropriately observed.The chnrch was beautifully decorated with flowers,and potted plants;the air was filled with the perfume of sweet smelling flowers. Much credit is due Rev. A.C.Terrell,pastor;Mr J.T.Chinneth,Supt. Sabbath school and all his teachers for the intelligent and very entertaining program rendered. The exercises were begun at 3 pm with singing by the choir. Recitation ..... Class No.4 These exercises were among the yeung folks, and so well did each and every one perform his part that Supt. Chinneth in a nice address thank each, and encouraged the parent to continue to send the little ones to Sabbath school. He also thanked the teacher for the interest they took in their respective classes. Collection Progamme at night. Selection by the choir. Scripture reading prayer. Seclection by the choir. Introductory by S. S. Washington Seclection by the choir. Recitation by Miss S. Rawles. Choir selection. Recitation by Miss A. Gilbert. Choir selection. Solo by Miss L. Crouch. Recitation by Miss S. Hawkins. Choir selection. Ricitation by Miss Winnie Ray. Duett by Mrs. J. Grayson and B. Howard. Select reading by Miss Ida McDonald. Choir selection. Recitation by Miss L. Parks. Solo by Mr. F. Andrews. Collection lifted by Miss G. Bake and Miss M. Vernnon. Knghts of Pythias Toas lodge No.10 held their semi annual elrcction of officers Tuesday night.A large crowd of Knights were present.The lucky ones were: Knight B.Glover.....C. C " Al Hendorson.....V.C. " Whit Phelps.....M W " Franklin Floyd.....Prel. " Geo.Daniels.....M of E J H Phelps.....M of F , S W Fleming... K of R & S " Fisher.....M at A Knight Glover was the unanamous choice of the lodge for CC which proves that the lodge appreciates his past work as K of R & S which position he now holds. Franklin Floyd was unanamously re-elected Prelate. Geo.Daniels, as M of E;J H Phelps,as M of F; received the ananamous vote of the lodge.The boys paid S W Fleming their present most efficient M of E a high Knightly honor by the suspension of the rule in recognition of the diligent manner in which he has looked after their finance, and elected him K of R and S. Public installation in the near future. The shipments of oranges and lemons from California by the Southern Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe so far this season have amounted to 14,000 cars, as against 5,000 cars in 1898-1899 and 11,600 cars the preceding year. H. J. Wallu, of Jefferson City, has the contract for building the Mo. Pac. denot in Wichita to cost $45,000. GUILTY OR INNOCENT? CHAPTER I. Mrs. Saville of the Court is not a pleasant woman. People are generally rather afraid of her, and, like many unpleasant people, she usually gets her own way. Her present idea is to marry her only son, Sebastian, to her niece, Barbara Saville, an arrangement perfectly agreeable to every one except Barbara herself—Barbara, with her rare, witching Irish beauty, the beauty of a fair skin and blue eyes, with very dark lashes and dark hair, a face at once charming and provoking. But Barbara's sweet-cut mouth is a little bit too firm for her aunt, and Sebastian has felt his cold blood warm beneath the disdainful smile of his cousin. over their little adventures in the fair like the pair of children they are. They leave the town and walk to gather along the country road. Sodden leaves, brown and decaying, lie in little heaps. It is a day calculated to make any one depressed; but Barbara's cheeks are softly flushed; her eyes are like stars. "Barbara, when may I speak to you aunt?" George Bouverie's tone has grown serious suddenly, his face takes a ten der expression. Hers flushes crimson. "Wait till I hear from father George," she whispers. "You don't know Aunt Julla—she would freeze me with a look; but if father says yes then she can't say anything." Sebastian is not a pleasant looking man—tall and dark, with a heavy, cynical face and eyes that look cruel. In the whole of Leinster there is not such a pretty girl as Barbara Saville. She lives at the Court with her aunt, and has done so for several years. Latterly Mrs. Saville has put on the screw a little, for Barbara is twenty, and it is time Sebastian married and settled down; but Barbara tip-tilts her pretty chin and tosses her dusky head, and says that to live at the Court all her life would kill her. It is, indeed, a gloomy spot, falling into decay, surrounded by dark, neglected woods, and a dark, sullen river running through the park. Mrs Saville's husband has lived hard in his day, driven a coach with eight horses, and generally made havoc of his patrimony. Card playing ended what his eight horses had begun, and his only son, Sebastian, is a poor man. Barbara is an only child, too. Her father has an appointment in Tasmania, and Barbara is supposed to have a fortune. Mr. Saville had sent her home to be educated in England, and then to live at the Court, where she charming family arrangement of a marriage between the cousins was all open secret. The time is November, when all day long the trees drip moisture, and the fields are soaking and sodden, while the long struggling street of Portraven is one sea of mud. It is worse than usual today, for a cattle fair is going on, and the fair takes place in the street. The footpaths are crowded with cattle, and droves of panting, terrified sheep are huddled into groups. Young horses led by halters are being paraded up and down, and the footpaths being unavailable, pedestrians are forced to fight their way in the middle of the street, ankle deep in mud, amidst the confusion of carts and horses, and animals of all sorts and kinds. Walking briskly through the crowd with an air of being thoroughly used to it, oomes Barbara Saville, dressed in a short skirt of Donegal tweed, with a Norfolk jacket and a tweed cap on her dark hair. She carries a walking stick, and her bright face wears a half-amused, half-contemptuous expression as she looks at the hurrying crowd. She has reached the market square, and here the fair is at its height, and bargains are going on briskly. Barbara looks pityingly at the scared, timid cattle driven to and fro with such roughness. And strange contrast, just beside the drove of cattle, heedless of the turmoll around, stand a little group, a preacher, with uncovered head, preaching the Gospel of Christ to the heedless multitude. It is a strange scene, and Barbara's face grows thoughtful. The rough faces of toll-hardened men and women, the patient cattle standing by, and those most humble creatures the subdued donkeys, more used to blows than kindness. Then through the crowd comes a young man, and he is head and shoulders over every one. His hair is gold—real gold—and waves in short, crisp waves. His fair moustache covers a sweet, firm mouth, and the eyes that look at Barbara's are purple as pansies, and full of light now as they meet the sudden, glad recognition in hers. "Barbara," says the young giant, "what are you doing in this crowd?" Barbara's face is a study of pleased surprise. "I only walked in from the Court to post my letter to father," she replies. And her dark eyes smile brightly as she holds out her hand to him. "I'll take care of you," returns George Bouvrie; "these fellows are so rough you might get hurt." Her eyes dance. What does it matter that the November sky is heavy and gray? There is sunshine in the two glad hearties, and they laugh and they talk together, and make fun Some Aged Birds. Mr. J. H. Gurney, in an article on the ibis, has collected from various books and papers a number of facts regarding the age to which birds live. He mentions an instance of a raven having lived sixty-nine years; a pair of eagle owls, one of which is 68 and the other 53 years old; a Baterneil eagle and a condor in the zoological gardens at Amsterdam, aged 55 and 52; an imperial eagle of the age of 56; a golden eagle of 46, and a sea-eagle of 42, and many birds of the age of 40 downward are also recorded. By AMY BRAZIER. over their little adventures in the fair, like the pair of children they are. They leave the town and walk together along the country road. Sodden leaves, brown and decaying, lie in little heaps. It is a day calculated to make any one depressed; but Barbara's cheeks are softly flushed; her eyes are like stars. "Barbara, when may I speak to your aunt?" George Bouverie's tone has grown serious suddenly, his face takes a tender expression. Hers flushes crimson. "Wait till I hear from father, George," she whispers. "You don't know Aunt Julia—she would freeze me with a look; but if father says yes, then she can't say anything." "But, my darling, how can I wait?" urges the young man. "Aunt Julia would write out horrid things to father," she says. And her fingers just touch the rough tweed sleeve beside her. He laughs. "Oh, yes; she could say a lot against me, I know. I am in debt, and of course that's against a fellow; and I did run a couple of horses at the Curragh, and lost a lot, too; and my dear old mother will go about pouring out her woes to Mrs. Saville, and making me out to be a black sheep; but I'm not that, Barbara. I've you to work for now, and I'll chuck the whole thing up. I'll have one more plunge, and then, if I win, and the luck's bound to come my way now, I'll pay up all round and marry you, my darling, with a clean page." So hopefully he speaks, who could doubt him? Certainly not Barbara. "You are my good angel, sweet-heart," goes on the man, bending his fair head. "I know I've made a mess of my life; but it will be all different now. You won't mind being a poor man's life, will you, darling?" "I shouldn't mind anything with you, George," she whispers, her beautiful face aglow with feeling. "That's my brave little woman! I've not got much, you know, Barbara. The Grange comes to me at the mother's death, and she allows me two hundred a year. I wish now I had got a profession"—a wistful expression of regret softening his eyes as he speaks. The only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Ah, what a story those simple words contain! George Bouverie is his mother's idol, and sorely she moans over her darling's shortcomings. Her views are not his views, and she regards with horror his increasing infatuation for horse racing, a taste that is a crime in the eyes of Mrs. Bouverie. To please her, George sold his racehorse, but took to betting, a fact that need not be known to any one but himself. Only to Barbara he has poured out his remorse and regrets over himself and his backslidings. To please her he will give up everything, and Barbara is content. "I wish I could ask you in to lunch," she says naively, as they reach the gloomy entrance gates of the Court, heavily shadowed with giant cypress trees, and dank moss grows on the pillars and the stone griffins surmounting them. "Aunt Julia wouldn't be pleased to see me, I fancy," he says, looking down at her. "I know she wants that sour Sebastian to marry you—she told my mother so." Their hands meet in a lingering pressure when Sebastian himself appears upon the scene, his face dark as night, his eyes furious. "Morning, Bouverle," he begins, with a curt nod; and turns to Barbara. "My mother is looking for you, Barbara. Have you forgotten we have an engagement this afternoon?" Barbara lifts her lovely eyes with unconcealed scorn. "My dear Sebastian, you know I told your mother I could not stand a 10-mile drive to drink tepid tea at Lady Barry's. Not even your company, Sebastian, could compensate for such an infliction." Sebastian Saville may and does hate young Bouverie; but the instincts of hospitality cannot be ignored. "Won't you come in and have a bit of lunch, Bouverie?" he says. And George, who realizes that it means another hour of Barbara's society, accepts. Together the three walk up the long avenue, where gnarled oaks meet overhead, and in the woods at either side the moss grows deep and soft. George swings along with his springy step, and Sebastian looks with Reverses of Life. "Less than a year ago," she mused, "he said he would lay down his life for me, and now he won't put up the window screens." -Indianapolis Journal. Big Revenue Tax on Mortgage. Uncle Sam's war revenue income gets occasional boosts of considerable size. The revenue stamps on the mortgage for $21,000,000 recently given by the New York Gas and Electric Light, Heat and Power company to the Central Trust company amounted to $10,499.50. envy at the young man's splendid figure. He is tall himself, too, but awkward, and his face is forbidding. Barbara walks between the two men, and Sebastian notices the heightened color in her cheeks, the radiant light in her eyes. She does not know that he can read her secret in her face, and the knowledge fills him with anger. Barbara is to be his wife; no idle flirtation must come between them; she is to be all his. Her beauty pleases him, and he knows what Barbara is ignorant of—that she will be an heiress. Barbara's father wished her to be brought up simply, with no knowledge of the world's goods to fall to her lot. So whatever George Bouverie may possess in the way of faults, he is no fortune hunter—he loves Barbara for her own self. CHAPTER II Mrs. Saville is a peculiar looking woman. She is seated in the long drawing room when Barbara enters with her two cavaliers, and she greets George rather coldly, turning immediately to Barbara. "You are late, dear. You must dress immediately after luncheon; it is such a long drive to Barrystown." "Need I go?", asks Barbara, looking bored. "My dear, I wish it." Mrs. Saville says decidedly, and turns to George. "How is your dear mother? She looked but poorly, latterly." "I think she is all right," George replies, standing on the faded hearthrug in his careless grace. Altogether the Court and its inmates are gloomy—all except Barbara, whose clear young voice rings through the rooms. Luncheon is announced, and Mrs. Saville rises and puts her jewelled hand on the arm of George Bouverie. "You and I will lead the way," she says, with a slow, unpleasant smile. "Those two young people like to take care of each other." As they pass across the great vaulted stone hall Mrs Saville looks up at the golden-haired young man on her side and whispers: "You must not covet forbidden fruit, Mr. Bouverie; and I think, for your own sake, it would be well not to come too often to the Court. Your mother knows my wishes for Barbara." The blood surges to the very roots of his hair. "I understand you, Mrs. Saville," he says, in a very low voice; "but has not Barbara a right to choose?" There is a passionate pride in the whispered words. "Barbara must be kept out of tempation." Mrs. Saville rejoins as they enter the dining room. But George Bouverie's eyes are full of triumph, for has not Barbara made her choice already? He flashes a glance at her as they take their places, and Barbara's shy, lovely eyes meet his for a brief second. Everything at the Court is damp and mouldy. The great dining room has the atmosphere of a vault. A very small fire burns in the grate, and a seedy-looking butler shambles round the table with his satellite, a beardless youth imported from the stables, breathing hard and walking round on tiptoe with awful and elaborate carefulness. The dining table is large; but there is very little on it—an alarming expanse of tablecloth and not much else. Sebastian, fixing his eyeglass firmly gravely carves a minute portion of a joint, so small it will hardly go round. The butler very carefully pours out a very minute portion of sherry into George Bouverie's glass, while the scared lad from the stables travels laboriously round with vegetables. George does not care about luncheon, so the scantiness of the repast does not affect him. Barbara is sitting opposite, and he can feast his eyes on the beauty of her face; while Sebastian's unfriendly expression affects him not at all. Luncheon over, Mrs. Saville makes an apology for deserting her guest, for the carriage has been ordered early, the drive to Barrystown is long. "It will only be au revoir," George says gaily, "I promised my mother to take her to the Barry's affair this afternoon. A chrysanthemum show, I believe." It is distinctly annoying, for this very handsome young man will completely monopolize Barbara. "You will be rather late, Mr. Bouverie," responds Mrs. Savile icily. "Oh, not at all," George says pleasantly; while, with a nod and smile, Barbara runs off to dress for the party. "I'll just hop across country and be at the Grange in half an hour," George says gaily. "I wouldn't disappoint the mother for the world." (To be continued.) Army officers stationed in this country are all anxious to receive details to the military schools in the different states. Several of these details have been recently made. As they are all under the control of the president, it generally takes some little influence to obtain one. No Light Drinker. Mudge—Yes, I do take a few drinks of an evening, but none during the day. I am no daylight drinker. Yahsley—No one ever accused you of being any kind of a light drinker.—The Rival. A Rather Cheap Concession. Another British concession made to Ireland is that the red half-penny postage stamp shall hereafter be greeted. The change has the merit of not costing anything.—San Francisco Exxafiner Frank Garrett and Miss Estcla Hayden were united together last Wednesday morning at 10 oclock at the brides resident Rev. Copa land offiating. It was a quiet affair and only intimate friends invited The Searchlight wishes them success and happiness. Childrens day was observed at the churches Sunday. Carpenters are at work on the New Hope church. The members expect to thoroughly complete it after which the pauaters and paper-hangers will be set to work. Then the carpet layers will beautify the floor. When finjsed this structure will be one of the coziest churches in the city. Rev. Frazier is doing a great work and is loved by all his members. James Hudspeth and Miss Ella Kice of Kingfisher, were united as one in the parlor of the Hotel Mon day. This makes the "third wedding in two weeks. Mrs. Alpha Slater was taken sich at New Hope last Sunday while attending the exercise of the children and had to be taken home. We are glad to state that she is fast improving. Robert Slater is still on the sick list. The Pathfinders base ball club went to Wisfield last Friday and crossed bats with that nine. The score was 7 9 in favor of Winfield The boys say they are not discouraged and that they can lick any thing on their own diamond. Era Court held a meeting in the lodge of Toas No. 10 Tuesday night. Theyhad a well attened meeting. G. C. J. E. Lewis who has been appointed Special Deputy Worthy Counseler, met with them. The Court is doing some good work at present. The Juvinile concert given at the AME church Monday ever was a highly successful affair, the entire program was good from start to finish. Among the pretty features, was the search for the fairies by eight little girls, who were beautiful in fairy costumes. A large audience was in attendance. Much credit is due to Miss Covinton and Mrs G W White who planned the successful affair. The net proceeds were $20.30 which speaks well. A.SOMMER. JEWELER & OPTICIAN. 316 E. Douglass Ave., Master Ernest Lewis is still confine to his bed. Subscribe for the Searchlight and patronize a home industry. Rev. Call again you are always Welcome. A brother was up to visit us Wednesday but before we could entertain him he fell asleep. Of course we had no bed in our office and was afraid that we would contract this hot weather epidemic, we were compel to wake the bros. dreams. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, W.N Miller, and Phillip Hyde were visitors to the Search Light Wednesday. H. F. Frazier and J. E Lewis will attend quarterly meeting of the State Board at Pittsburg June the 28th Rev.J H Vanlue is the happy father of a fine baby boy. Both mother and son are doing well. WA Bettis is in the East visiting.He expects to visit the world's fair in Paris before he returns. Hopkins Abernathy has moved from North Market to North Wa- ter street. When you are in need of good stationaries and what ever is carried by a first-class book dealer, go to the Rock-Island book store, opposite the Hotel Carey. You will find Mr.McKinney the proprictor will treat you right. Rev. H. F. Frazier and wife are cleaning house this week. Mrs Mary Wright is confined to her bed at her home on Central Ave Rev. Frazier paid us a visit Tues day he slipped off from his wife to take a rest. Every one realizes that house cleaning is a hard jod, est pecially for such a small man as ARKANSAS VALLY lodge No 21, A.F.& A.M with its auxilliaries consisting of Mt. Olive Court No.9, Princes Chapter No.12, O.E.S. will hold their annual sermon Sunday June 24th.at the A.M.E.church. B. L Wilson, WM Mrs S E Patton took her mother to Manitou,Colo. for her health. They expect to be gone about ten weeks. They are stopping at the Huskell Cottage. John Robinson and wife who have been visiting in Dallas,Tex. returned home this week: Miss Rosa Dunn and Mrs Jeffie Tolbort are one year paid up subscribers to the Searchlight. Let others follow their example. Walter Robinson and wife are ho me on visit. They are residing now in Nebraska. Walter claims that times are better in that country than here. BORN To Mr and Mrs Wm. Johnston on June 15th at 4 a m a fine bouncing baby boy weighing 9 ponds.Mother and son both doing well. searchlight only $1.per yr Rev. Ervin Green of Ellenwood preached a good sermon at the A M. E. church sunday night, his text was the 6 chapter and ninth verse. The meeting was attended by a large crowd. Mr. JohnHall wife anddaughter Betty May, Verna and son Maylon Hall, paid Atty. W.N. Mill er and wife a most pleasing call Thursday eve, Mr Hall and wife re old acquaintances of Mr Miller and the evening was passed pleas ntly talking of recollections of the past- The Arkansas Valley Lodge No. .21A.F.and A.M.has organized a club for the Knight Templer degrees,J T Chinneth the president is doing all in his power to complete the organization. J E Lewis and W N Miller will go to Sterling next Saturday night to set up a Knight of Pythias lodge They will take along with them the goat of Taos Lodge No.10 of this city,he is in fine condition and will be hard to ride A Bruta Murder. Mr. J. T. Chinneth our popular barber in the basement of the old Court House corner of Main and 1st st. recieved the sad intelligence from Ft. Worth Tex, of the murder of Mr, Mrs George Robinson Mr Robinson is a brother of Mr Nick Robinson of this City and the news was very shocking both to Mr Chinneth anb Mr Robinson. It was a very atrocious crime and the guilty parties should be handled. But we can't expect any better for Tex. He was well known here. Hopkins Abernathy, S.W Wichita. OUR BUDGET OF FUN OUR BUDGET OF FUN SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. A Safe Proposition in Catdom—Inconsistency Severely Pun'ished, or How the Professor Was Cornered by the Summer Girls. Both Needed. The watchman found him hunting under the bronzed heater. "What are you looking for?" "I just lost two licenses, mister." "What kind were they?" "A dog and a marriage." "Well, here is the dog license. I found it out there." "Tain't no good without the marriage license. You see, Mandy promised to marry me if I'd get a license for her dog." Prof. Bacterio—"Young ladies, any one who drinks soda water willfully poisons herself." This is what the young ladies saw on their way from school. And the professor's inconsistency cost him ninety cents. Between the Lines. He—"I have been making a study of palmistry and as a result have become quite a fortune teller. Just let me have your hand, Miss Clara, and I—" She (interrupting)—"Why—er—really, but this is so sudden. However, you have my permission to consult papa." Judgment The Bee—"You ought to be a baseball player." The Spider—"Why so?" The Bee—"Because you're so good at catching flies." The Spider—"Yes, but the fowls would soon put me out of the business." Information Wanted Lady—"No, I can't give you anything to eat just now, but I've got some nice pies in the oven, and if you'll saw wood until they are baked I'll give you one." Tramp—"Say, lady, how near's dem pies done, d'ye tink?" Bad on Collectors. Doctor—"I never dare act cheerful when I'm out in society." Doctor's Friend—"Why not?" Doctor—"If I do, you see, all my patients who owe me money think some other patient has just paid me a big bill." An Explanation "The shades of night were falling fast," So runs one of the poet's lines; He was doubtless passing a mansion grand grand. Just as the servant pulled the blinds. Duplex Friendliness "Are the McNabbers neighborly?" "Neighborly? Gracious! They borrowed our lawn mower over a week ago and they've sent for me three times to come over and see why it wouldn't cut." Forcing Her Into It "What made him propose to her in French?" "He accidentally overheard that the only French word she could pronounce was out." A. Wish Wasted. "I'm glad to read that the president is going to take a rest." "Yes; only I wish a lot of these presidential candidates would take a rest." Father (sternly)—"Johnny, is it possible you are studying your lessons again?" Johnny—"Yes, father." Johnny—"Yes, father." Father—"Well, you just drop your books instanter, get your ball and bat and hustle out for a couple of hours' practice. I'm actually ashamed of you; you don't seem to have a little bit of ambition." Practical Preaching. A certain minister during his discourse one Sabbath morning said: "In each blade of grass there is a sermon." The following day one of his flock discovered the good man pushing a lawnmower about his yard and paused to say: "Well, parson, I'm glad to see you engaged in cutting your sermons short." One of the Thorns. Fond Mother—"Why are you so dignified when Mr. Cashly calls, Rose? I'm afraid he will never ask you to become his wife if you continue to act in that manner." Rose—"Oh, don't be alarmed, mamma dear. Even a primrose is not without its attractions." Would be Right in Line. The Bearded Lady-I don't see how she could marry him. Why, he drinks terribly and is subject to delirium tremens. The Circassian Girl—It would take more than that to scare her. Isn't she an experienced snake charmer? Had Use for the Photo. "I thought I made a big hit with Miss Gotrox when she asked me for my photograph." "Well, didn't you?" "No; she wrote on it, 'Out when this calls,' and gave it to her maid." A Proper Substitute. Mrs. Youngish—"Oh, Bob, what shall I do? Baby is crying because I won't let him pull all the fur off my new muff." Mr. Youngish—"Well, that's all right. Give him the cat."—Tit-Bits. Most of the Work Done. "Polly, have you written your graduating essay on 'Modera Humanitarianism'?" "No, but I've selected that for a subject, pa, and now I've only got to find out what it is." Wind Hitting. Mack O'Rell—"The strike prevented the baseball game in St. Louis last week." Luke Warme—"That's funny! I always-thought strikes were the principal efforts of the St. Louis team." A Lazy Man's Philosophy. "Don't worry about that, Clara; if we haven't got any garden we won't have to break our backs keeping the weeds out of it." His Other Name. New Teacher—Next boy, what's your name? Boy—William, ma'am. "What is your other name?" "Scrappy Bill." Mr. Sappeigh—I believe I will visit a mind reader and allow him to experiment with me. Miss Gabby—If you do he will think he is reading a bicycle advertisement. Little Brother--"You don't have to pay nothin' fur lightin'".-Tit-Bits. A. Definition. The Paternal—When she becomes hopelessly set in her ways, my son. The Thing to Think It is all very well, my son, to say what you think, if you will only be careful to think only what you ought to say.—Boston Transcript. Good Cause for Worry. "What's the matter, my dear?" her mother asked. "You look worried." "I am," replied the young novelist's wife. Safe. Mother Maltese—"Tom Pitch, before you continue your singing lesson, step out here among these potted plants. The old man won't risk them with a bootjack." Not to Be Left Behind. Professor's Assistant—"Our rival scientist has discovered a beetle that eats cigarettes." Professor (angrily)—"He has, has he? Hand up my pen; I'll get out a beetle which eats boys and men who smoke cigarettes." Shocking the Earth: Shocking the Earth. The revelation of Professor Milne's observatory on the Isle of Wight of the manner in which earthquakes send their impulses thousands of miles through the frame of the globe are a source of ceaseless wonder. In September last Professor Milne's instruments detected remarkable tremblings of the earth on the 3d, 10th, 17th, 20th and 23d. Since then he has traced the origin of the shakings on the first three days named to Alaska, on the 20th to Asia Minor and on the 23d to Japan. But every earthquake does not thus set the globe in a tremble, for, the shocks at Darjeeling, in India, on September 25th and 26th were not felt at the Isle of Wight, the reason being, Professor Milne thinks, because those shocks were due to local landslips. "We found the other day," says a Boston hotel clerk, "that there was a company doing business here in the city, consisting of five men, who had made their headquarters in our billiard room for eighteen months. All their mail was delivered there. They met their customers there. They sent their messages and their telegram from there. And never a cent of revenue to us. I call that the most expansive gall up to date. And when we discovered the thing and told them to get out they unanimously agreed to hurt the hotel all they could by reports. Not even gratitude for what they had received."—New York Telegram. There is a scheme among the veterans to have congress provide for the return of rebel flags to the living representatives of the rebel army. The shipments of oranges and lemons from California by the Southern Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe so far this season have amounted to 14,000 cars, as against 5,000 cars in 1898-1899 and 11,600 cars the preceding year. 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Hood’a Sarsaparilla oes this and it does more. It makes the blood rich by increasing and vitalizing the red globules and giving it power to trans- alt to the organs, nerves and muscles the -gzateiment contained in digested food. Hood’s Sarsaparilia ‘Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? ee a ee ee: ‘Those that car go, will, tt ts hoped travel vin the “Northwestern Line,” But to, these sho can not go. wo come mend some of the many Amerian re- forts, reached Via the “Northwestern Eine” Mot Springs, South Dakota. To the invalid, the tired person and to the young people, and ‘others Out for s good time, this resort offers ate tractions not found elsewhere, and the Brlp fot tong: and ie “infareating. Fake @ train on the FREMONT, ELI HORN a aiSsoUrt VALLEY RR &t aimost “any. prominent’ “Nebraska fown ‘and your ‘route will “then be fhrough te northern part of Nebrass Xa, known as the “Eliciorn Valley.” Bvery Nebraskan will tell you that the “Elkhorn Vanley” is the best farming portion of the state, year att. gripe: then "you base thirsugh the Erazing portion .af ‘Nebraska, where Eattie, sheen and goats are” fed. is Galland Brce ners ou eatinot visit Hot Springs without visiuing the Back Hills Because the Hot Springs are in the Bicek Hillssouthern portienin. a alley, sheltered (by surrvancing Ring OF mountains, You will bs surprise fo find 'the deiighifut climate," the warm, natural watcr baths—no artife glal heating necessary—seenery beautle ful teposing: ‘hotels, all Kinds, froma thé vans, linge, modern and _fashe fonable to’ the cosy cottage or pri Yate Loarding house, Within’ i00 ‘les of Hot Sorings, tn the upper portion of the Bincle Hillis, is Deadwocd, Lead City’ and the tek Sold raining carps, attraction 40 mush Sitention just now. Look up the Standing and output of te celebrated SHomestako” operating dally with sev= eral years’ supply of ore in sight Eplrit Lake, Okoboji, Qucer names, but nice pinces, situated fh northern fcwa, ‘and reached by the “Northwestern Line,” . favorable rex sort for hunting and dshing. ‘The “Lake Region of Minnesota.” No one can tell you how many Jakes there are in Minnesota, but we would like to say that there afe a great many glong the Une of-the “North-Westera Life® gna that game of all Kinds, tishy Ster, abound dn this, resign. Ye have panipiitets telling more about these pieces that we will gladly send fovany address vo0n request. Write us before deciding what to de and where to 50. We have some cheap excursion, rates fo these resorts that we wil tal! you 3. R BUCHANAN, Geu'l Paca, Agent F., E. & M. V. RR, abe Wen ABSOLUTE SECURITY, Genuine Carter’s Little Liver Pills. Must Beor Signature of (eer Fox: z Vee (ates. For the Ladies. PRIESMEYER SHOE ee COL we SHOES THAT WEAR, ‘Ask Your Dealer For Them. Se Famed on sol 4 at 0) sa BE on eS, Waete MISE FAILS. perc see =i CONSUMPTION: © GOMPERS 10 TAKE CONTROL St. Louis, Mo., June 14.—There are no important developments in the street car strike situation. ‘The Tran- sit company claims to have the situa- tion practically under control by reason of the protection aiforded by the police department and the sheriff's posse comitatus. It was stated by the com- pany’s officers that cars were running on every line in the city, going above the regular schedule in some cases, and in all meeting the demands of traffic, More men are now employed by the company than there is work for them todo, according to General Manager Baumhoff, and not only is the fore being constintly increased by men coming in from other cities, but from the ranks of the strikers themselves, he states. Lines to the north and south are still guarded by police, but in the central and western portions there was no trouble and the ‘police have been, in a great measure withdrawn from the cars. Owing to the mayor's proclamation there was comparatively little trouble, ‘the injunction forbidding the use of explosive or fire arms and warning those having no business on the streets to keep off is having a good effect. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has telegraphed President MeMahon that he will come to St. Louis. “Gompers will exercise a supervisory diréetion of the strilce,” said a member ofthe union, “As the head of all trades in the American Federation he is the highest leader of the labor move- ment in America and when on the field of the strike is the superior offi cer.” A number of men charged with com- mitting offenses in connection with the street car strike were tried before Judge Sidener in the police court. Six wien ween fned: More Murder and Dynamite. St. Lonis, Mo., June 15,—During the course of a‘heated argument over the strike, Sherman C, Patterson, president of the local Street Railway Men's union, was stabbed in the neck and mortally wounded by Edward Canty, of East St. Louis. The tragedy oceur- red ina saloon where both men had been drinking. At midnight a car on the Olive street cable line was badly damaged by some sort of high explosive placed on the track by strike sympathizers. The roar of the explosion awoke residents for blocks around. No one was in- jured. Another car was blown from the track on the North Broadway line. Motorman John Ul. Gray was slightly injured. di ee a Topeka, June 12.—Oklahoma wants the railroads to put in a third’ fare rate for hands to points in its wheat belt. The Kansas labor bureau has taken the matter up with the rail roads. One big wheat grower of the territory has applied to the Kansas labor bureau for 100 harvest hands. He says he needs that many for the next two weeks to hanrest his own erop. He offers to pay the railroad fare from Kansas City to Oklahoma for the hands providing the roads will give him a one-third rate, such as it has granted in Kansas. Iu Operation In December. Kansas City, June 15.—M. P. Paret, chief engineer, and W. C. Edwards, one of the directors of the Kansas & Okla- homa Construction company, will at once start the work of building the 120 miles of track from Wichita towards the Canadian river, said company hav- ing taken the contract for that part of new roadbed, Mr, Martin said it was expected to have the grading finished within ninety days aud that the rails would be laid and the road put in operation 120 miles southwest within six months. io Aon chance emmae IRSA: New York, June 15.—News has been received in this city of the murder of Dr. Edna G. Terry, in charge of the station of the Woman’s Foreign Mis- sionary society at ‘Tsung Mua, China. Later the board received this mes- sage, dated Tien Tsin, June 12: “‘Hop- kins and Hayner safe.” The persons named are missionaries at Tsung Hua. There fs one other Methodist mission- ary at the same place, a Miss Croucher of Boston, Tsung Hua is six or seven miles north of the great wall, and about 100 miles from Pekin, Boxers in Another District. Washington, June 14 —Wm. Martin, U.S. consul at Chin Kiang, wires the Secretary of state under date of June 12: “Large numbers have organized a secret society. No protection—want cruiser.” This telegram is the first news received here to indicate the spread of the Boxer agitation in that section of China. Chin Kiang, a city of 135,000 inhabitants, is one of the most important treaty ports in China. It is locatedon the Yang Tse Kiang ‘and is about 135 miles from Shanghai. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. LESSON XII, JUNE 1°)-JOHN 6: 5-14. Golan Text—"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”—Matt. @: 11—Tae Fecd- Ing of the Mullltude—Pields White eB Of OR After the martyrdom of John, Jesus and Is disciples left Galles for’a the. ‘The excitement on account of Herod's murder of the prophet might end in a political revolt, which was entirely con- trary to the plans and principles of Jesus in Inaugurating his kingdom, and yet’ he might be involved in it, or sem to be, if he remained, Hence, he crossed over the Jordan Anto the realm of Herod Philip, and went up among the hills overlooking the plain of Butatha, a wild pasture land belonging to Bethsaida on the southeast, and there in retirement he conversed with his disciples. ‘The “sat” of v. 3 implies teaching, for that was the usual posture of teachers, ‘The people noticed the sailing of Jesus over the Sea of Galilee, and could watch the course of the boat nearly all the way to Bethsaida, The great roads to Jeru- salem passed near che bead of the lake. ‘These were thronged with pilgrims going ‘up to the Passover, who thus ina leisure to stop and see and hear the great prophet. Pilgrims from every part of Galllee were also going (0 Jerusalem, They had broken away from thelr homes and business and had time to g0 out of thelr way to see and hear him whose fame had gone out over the whole region. ‘They flocked from all directions, some over the sea, some by the land rovte along the northern shore, the numbers increasing from every city 2nd village on the way; for at this time the western and northern shores were populous with towns and villas, ‘Therefore, when Josus looked up from his teaching on the hill- side, he (y. 5) “saw a great company come unto him." ‘They came because of ‘the miracles (v. 2) of Jesus, signs, as John calls them,—signs of God’s _pres- ence, and power, and love; signs or evi- dences of Jesus” divine mission, and the truths that he taught, ‘Jesus . . . saith unto Philip,” to- ward evening, “when the day began to wear away” (Luke 9:12). By combining all the accounts the conversation at this time would be about as follows:— * Jesus (speaking to Philip, whose home was at Bethsalda, and who therefore was acquainted with the region and the peo- ple).—“Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” (John). 9. “Five barley loaves”. Or round, flat cakes like large crackers, Barley | was the poorest food of the people, ‘The lad probably brought them for his own lunch, possibly to find a market for them, "Two small fishes.” “The Greek (opsaria) is a diminutive; it properly means what was eaten along with the bread, and specially refers to the small and generally dried or pickled fish eaten with bread, like out ‘sardines,’ or the ‘caviar’ of Russia, the pickled herrings of Holland and 'Ger- many. Millions were caught in the lake. ‘We know that both the salting and pick- Ing of them was a special industry among its fishermen.”—Edershelm, “What fare they amgng so many?” Five crack- ers and two sardines for five thousand hungry men, besides women and chil- arent Scene V. “Gathering up the Frag- ments.—Vs, 12-14. 12, “When they were filled.” Every person had all he wanted. “Gather up the fragments.” The broken pieces that would be fit for food at an- other time. “That nothing be lost.” Be wasted. The gathering of the fragments was an object lesson of precious truth and completed the proof of the miracle, for more remained than there was to be- gin with. 18. “Filled twelve baskets.” “They were small hand-baskets specially provid- ed for the Jews to carry Levitically clean food while traveling in Samaria or other heathen districts.""—Vincent. “They were made of rushes, reeds, twigs, or ropes.” =Dr, Davis. “Wicker baskets." “Their sizes were probably variable, but the word is used for a Boetlan measure o capacity equal to two gallons."—Prof. A Macalister, in Scribner's New Dictionary of the Bible. 14. “This is of a truth that prophet.” The Messiah. ‘The miracle was convincing and they sought immediately to hail him as their king. But Jesus sent them home ‘and went up into the mountain alone to bose Oy Social Memory. Henry Fawcett, says Sir Edward Russell, had an extraordinary memory for persons. One night Sir Edward was in the house of commons, to hear a debate under the gallery. A friend introduced him to Mr. Faweett, who, learning why he was there, said: “Ob, then, you can look after my old father and tell him who the people are, He is going under the gallery, too.” Three or four years later, Sir Edward was presented to Mr, Faweett, who was then chief guest at a political dinner, and said to him in the usual conven- tional mumble: “I once had the pleasyre of being introduced to you, Mr. Faweett, but it's a long time ago.” “I remember,” said he, “you very kindly looked after my father un- der the gallery at the house.” And this was the memory of a man totally blind.—Youths’ Companion. aL aa eee ee Frank Starba, 15 years old, told Jus- tice Sabath that he had run away from his home, “just for fun.” “And you had lots of fun, I suppose?” said his honor, “No, sir; I did not.” “Well, where did you eat during your stay from home?” “I didn’t eat.” “And still you wouldn't go home? How would a nice hot roast chicken or tur- key with cranberry sauce go?” asked his honor. Frank made no reply, but he seemed restless. “And some nice hot apple pie, and—" But his honor got no further. The boy, unable to control himself any longer, burst into tears, and, throwing his arms about the neck of his mother, he declared he wanted to go home. “I thought I'd bring him about,” said his honor. “The plan never fails.” —Chicago Inter- Ocean. Som, people use apologies, instead of money, in paying debts. There isa growing admiration for the woman who doesn't know the king from a two spot. . : Som. Aged Birds, Mr. J. H, Gurney, in an article on the ibis, has collected from various books and papers a number of facts regarding the age to which birds live. He mentions an instance of a raven having lived sixty-nine years; a pair of cazle owls, one of which is 68 and the other 53 years old; a Batereul eagle and a condor in the zoological gar- dens at Amsterdam, aged 55 and 52; an imperial eagle of the age of 56; a golden eagle of 46, and a sea eagle of 42, and many birds of the age of 40 downward are also recorded. Away Down in the Earth, ‘The deepest hole in the earth fs at Schladebach, near Ketschau, Germany. It is 5,795 feet in depth and is for geo- logic research only. The drilling was begun in 1880 and stopped six years later because the engineers were unable with their instruments to go deeper. Revolution In Water Travel. Experiments have proven that ves- sels, fitted with propellers which imitate the fish’s fin, develop remarka- ble power. It will ‘cause a revolution in water travel. Men gradually learn that Nature's ways are best. 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Out In Kansas. “Had a putty bad cyclone over in your county last week, didn't you?” “Should say we had! Worst I ever seen! It left things mixed up almost ag bad as the stuff in a bureau drawer after a woman's tried to flnd some- thing there."’"—Chicago News, Keep Your Hair On by using Coke Dandruff Cure. Money re- fanded if it fails. $1.00 a bottie, ‘What has become of the old fashioned man who used to predict that we were going to have falling weather. a a You will enjoy this publication much better ff you will get in the habit of reading the advertisements; they will afford a most interesting study and some excellent bargains. Our adver. tisers are reliable and send what they advertise. Many a man’s shattered furtune is due tohis negligence in mending his ways. When oycling, take a bar of White's Ya catan, You cau ride further and easier. A little bird on a hat is worth two that tell tales. snd for “Choice Recipes,” by Water Haker & Go bad, Dordseeer, Mase, Batiedfree. 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