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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER Biographical Notes About McKinley and Roosevelt. 1900 William M. Kinley. Theodore Roosevelt. McKinley's Biography. McKinley's Biography. Gov. Roosevelt's Career. ```markdown ``` The Republican national convention of 1900 was the shortest on record, when hours of time that it was in session are taken into consideration. It was called to order at 12:31 Tuesday, and at 2:30 p. m. a recess to Wednesday at noon. At 3 p. m. Wednesday a recess was taken to 10:30 Thursday. At 2:30 on Thursday its work was done and the convention was James McKinley, the president's ancestor, landed in this country about 1743, and settled later in Chanceford Township, York county, Pa., where David McKinley, great-greatfather of the president, was born in May, 1755. The records of the Pension Bureau show that David McKinley was a soldier in the revolution and participated in the capture of Paulus Hook and the engagements of Amboy and Chester Hill. He died in 1840, in Ohio, at the age of eighty-five. A son, James McKinley, moved to Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1809. At that time William his son, born in Pine Township, Merter county, Pa., was two years old. James McKinley was an iron manufacturer or furnace man, and his son William followed the same vocation. When William was twenty-two years old he married Nancy Allison of Canson, O., the couple having nine children, of whom William Jr., the president was the seventh. William McKinley, Sr., died in November, 1892, having lived to witness the rise of his son from a school teacher through posts of national prominence to be governor of Ohio. The president was born at Niles, Trumbull county, O., on January 29, 1843. He attended the public schools in that town until he was nine years old, at which time his father moved to Poland, Mahoning county, O., where the future president entered Union Seminary, pursuing his studies in that institution until he was seventeen years old. He is said to have excelled in mathematics and languages, and to have bested all his fellow-students in debating the public questions of the day. In 1850 he was sent to Allegheeny college, Meadville, Pa., but gave up his course after a few months on account of poor health. After a period of rest he became a teacher in the public Schools of the Kerr district, near Poland, having joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Poland. In the spring of 1861 he was a clerk in the postoffice at Poland, which position he gave up to enlist at Columbus, on June 11 of that year, in Company E of the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer infantry. Gov. Roosevelt was born in New York city, Oct. 27, 1858, of Dutch and Scottish- Irish ancestry. His father was Bedore Roosevelt, after whom the governor was named, and his mother, adjourned sine die. No national convention ever consumed less time in hours. Of course the work of the convention "laid before it" so to put it. There was not the slightest doubt on any point except the vice presidency, and as soon as the delegates began to arrive that doubt was dispelled. Roosevelt was the choice of nearly every delegation for second place. William McKinley twice refused the nomination for president previous to the time when on the first ballot at the Republican National convention held in St. Louis in 1896 he was finally nominated and accepted. His first refusal was at the convention of 1888, when he supported Mr., Sherman, to whom he was pledged, forbidding the use of his name at a time when his formal assent or negative acquiescence was all that was necessary to secure his own nomination. At the ensuing convention of 1892 he received 182 votes for the nomination, his name not having been presented, as it was well known he was an ardent supporter of Harrison and would immediately withdraw his name should it have been proposed. Being the permanent chairman of the convention, he was greatly embarrassed by the efforts of his supporters to make him the presidential candidate, and, leaving the chair on the announcement of the result of the first ballot, made a motion to make the nomination of Mr. Harrison unanimous. His motion was carried. On April 16, 1890, McKinley introduced into the House the general tariff measure which has since been known as the "McKinley bill." For four months the measure had been under consideration, and every interest in the country, including manufacturers, laborers, merchants, farmers, importers, agents, free traders, and protectionists, had been freely heard, the minority having been given as good an opportunity to present their views as had the majority. His speech on May 7 in support of the measure sustained his reputation as an orator and passionate advocate, and seldom has such hearty applause been accorded any leader as greeted him upon the conclusion of his address. McKinley's home life has been that of the representative American, and almost ideal. He married on January 25, Miss Ida Saxton, granddaughter of John Saxton, for sixty years editor of the Ohio Repository, still published at Canton. Two girls, Christine Ida and Kate, were born to Mr. and Mrs. McKinley, both of them dying at early ages. whose given name was Martha, was the daughter of James and Martha Bulloch of Georgia. Young Roosevelt was primarily educated at home under private teachers, after which he en- WICHITA, KANSAS, JULY 7, 1900. Nominees. tered Harvard, graduating in 1880. Those qualities of aggressiveness which have marked his more recent years of public life were present with him in college and he was a conspicuous figure among his fellows. It was an interesting period in the history of the party and the nation, and young Roosevelt entered upon the political field with eagerness and energy. The purification of political and official life had been for some time an ideal with him, and with this came the belief in the efficacy of the application of civil service rules to executive conduct. In 1882 he was nominated for the State Assembly and was elected. He served for three years. In 1886 Mr. Roosevelt was nominated as an independent candidate for mayor of New York, but, although indorsed by the Republicans, was defeated. In 1884 he was chairman of the New York delegation to the national Republican convention. He had been among those who did not regard Mr. Blaine as the most available candidate of the party, but after the latter's nomination Mr. Roosevelt gave him his hearty support, and in the face of the remarkable defection in New York at that time. In May, 1889, President Harrison appointed him civil service commissioner, and he served as president of the board until May, 1896. As president of the civil service commission Roosevelt resigned in May, 1895, to become president of the New York board of police commissioners. On May 6, 1898. Roosevelt resigned his place in the cabinet, assistant secretary of the navy, to muster in a cavalry regiment for the Spanish war. Life in the west had made this a fitting ambition. As a hunter of big game, used to the saddle and the camp, and an unerring shot with rifle and re- ed as at n ly e- 8, o he is ce re g 52 he as t- ly ve ut as of i- he e- en i- r o- r n or n st r- n o- ne un as ay ed XICH MRS. THEO. ROOSEVELT volver, the country recognized in him the making of a dashing cavalry leader. He had experienced military duty in the New York National Guard in the '80s. Col. Wood was put in command of the Rough Riders; Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel. On June 15 the regiment sailed to join General Shafter in Cuba. From the time of landing until the fall of Santiago the Rough Riders were giant figures in the campaign. Their work reached a climax on July 1, when Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt led the regiment in the desperate charge up San Juan hill. He had shared all the hardships of his men, and when he broke the red tape of discipline to complain of General Shafter's camp and its dangers from disease the army was with him and the war department listened to his judgment. On July 11 he was commissioned colonel of volunteers. Scarcely two months later the new military hero was nominated for governor of New York. In the convention he received 753 votes, against the 218 east for Governor Frank S. Black. As a writer of outing papers his varied experiences on the trail have served him well. In biography, his life of Thomas H. Benton and of Gouverneur Morris have been praised. Essays and papers dealing with political life have added to his reputation. Of his latest work, "The Rough Riders" has been pointed to as "one of the most thrilling pieces of military history produced in recent years." Governor Roosevelt has been twice married. His first wife was Alice Lee of Boston, who left a daughter. In 1886 he married Miss Edith Carow of New York. There are six children,two of whom are sons. His domestice life is ideal. Whether enclosed in winter quarters at Albany or New York, or at the famous Roosevelt summer home at Oyster Bay on Long Island, the lead- LAFE YOUNG. Nominated Roosevelt. er of the Rough Riders is an indulgent father and romps with his children with as much zest as the youngest of them. The youngsters are known as the Roosevelt half dozen, and all reflect in some manner the paternal characteristics. The oldest girl is Alice, tall, dark and serious looking. She rides her father's Cuban campaign horse with fearlessness and grace. The next olive branch is Theodore, Jr., or "young-Teddy," the idol of his father's heart and a genuine chip of the old block. Young "Teddy" owns a trusty shotgun and dreams of some JACK day shooting bigger game than his father ever saw. He also rides a pony of his own. Alice, the oldest girl, is nearly 16. She is the only child of the first Mrs. Roosevelt. "Young Teddy," the present Mrs. Roosevelt's oldest child, is 13. Then there are Ker- ROOSEVELT COTTAGE. Oyster Bay. mit, 11; Ethel, 9; Archibald, 6, and Quentin, of the tender age of 3. Carrying an invalid can easily be managed by two people of average strength. They should join their hands crosswise, so as to form a firm seat. If the invalid is lifted on this, and puts his arms around the necks of two persons, he may be carried with perfect safety up and downstairs. Mr. Gladstone's status is to be set up at Athens in the gardens of the Zappeion, in recognition of his services to Greek independence. How to Carry Invalid. LAST DAYS OF LEGATIONS. Their Women and Children About Them Dead or Starving. PRINCE TUAN GIVES ORDERS. Shanghai, July 6.—Couriers to southern viceroys report that the heads of some of the captured legation guards were being borne through the streets at the tops of spears, followed by zealots, chanting "Tapi yang kuei tse tapi tapi" (kill the foreign devils, kill, kill). The city's millions have been aroused to patriotic fervor, breaking into into the wildest excesses, while over half the city could be heard fighting around the legations. Sir Robert Hart's runner tells the Associted Press agent here that the foreigners made their last stand in the buildings and enclosures of the British legation. They had many dead and wounded. Among them were some women and children. All were short of food, even of the commonest necessaries. The women were starving, as they gave a part of their allowance to the children. They were unable to return the fire of the Chinese, except at moments when an assault seemed imminent. Then the machine guns and repeating rifles tore the storming parties to pieces. Orders were given by Prince Tuan, the messenger says, that, since some had been killed, not one of the foreigners should be left alive. The Chinese soldiers were exhorted to sacrifice their lives without hesitation if by doing so they could help exterminate the "wang louei tse." This messenger succeeded in getting through by smearing his face and clothes with blood and joining in the outcries against the "foreign devils." He passed the remains of foreigners of Admiral Seymour's force who had been killed by Lan Fan and Lo Fu. Their bodies had been cut to pieces and the heads carried at the ends of bamboos. A large army of Manchu Chinese imperial troops, with twenty guns, is reported to be advancing in the direction of Tien Tsin. Alabama Strike Is Off. Birmingham, Ala., July 6.—The miners in convention here voted to accept the proposition of the coal operators for a new wage scale, and a joint convention of operators and miners will be held for the purpose of signing a contract. The miners last week demanded a raise of 10 cents a ton, but the operators in turn offered only to renew the then existing contract for another year. This finally has been accepted. Chinese Hide In Berlin. Berlin, July 6.—As a significant incident it deserves to be mentioned that a number of Chinese studying here have left Berlin. The members of the Chinese legation here have been warned by the police to show themselves as little as possible upon the streets. Several Chinamen were stoned today by the mob, and were rescued by the police with difficulty. Dowager and Emperor Suicide. Shanghai, July 6.—Emperor Kwang Su committed suicide by taking opium under compulsion of Prince Tuan. The empress dowager also took poison but is still alive, though reported to be insane from the effects of the drug. The above has been officially reported to the German consular staff. Several hundred people celebrated the eighth anniversary of Duncan. Speeches were made by Judge Bradford and H. M. Furman, of Ardmore. Women Strikers Fined in St. Louis. St. Louis, July 2.—Mrs. Maggie Hyamas and Mrs. Ruth Henry were convicted in the First district police court of assaulting and partially disrobing Julia Ray as she stepped from a Transit company car at Tenth and Brooklyn streets. Each was fined $20 and costs. The case will be appealed. Julia Ray is a negro domestic. Southern China Will Secede. Washington, July 6.—Mr. Wu, the Chinese minister here, is in constant correspondence by cable with the viceroys of the great southern provinces of China. It is not known positively whether or not the minister has the means of communicating with Pekin; if so, the channel must be torturous, involving the use of one of the viceroys as an intermediary. All indications point to a separation of the southern provinces from the empire, either as a new consolidated empire, or divided into small kingdoms under the present viceroys as kings. This would make foreign intercourse much more manageable. Society VOL. 11. NO. 6 DOWAGER DECLARES WAR. The Fate of the Foreign Legations Descided Before This Time. New York, July 6.—A dispatch direct from Shanghai says: "The following imperial decree has been sent by courier to Pae Ting Fu, and thence telegraphed broadcast: "We are now warring with the foreigners, Boxers, patriots and people, combined with the government troops, have been repeatedly victorious in battles with our foreign enemies. We have already sent imperial commissaries to transmit the imperial praise and exhortations to repeat these successes. There must be men of similar patriotism and bravery in all the provinces of the empire. We, therefore, command all viceroys and governors to enlist such and organize them into troops. Let this decree be sent to all the high officials in the empire at the rate of 200 miles per day." High Chinese officials here stated that they had received a message from Pekin saying that 24 hours would decide the fate of the remaining foreign legations. TAMMANY TO SEE KANSAS. Their Two Special Trains And Accompanying Excursions to Swing Around. Kansas City, July 5.—The members of the famous New York Tammany organization are trying to make arrangements to tour Kansas immediately after the close of the Democratic national convention. The idea was first broached by Colonel Feigel, one of Richard Croker's henchmen. He proposed the matter to Croker and it met with the latter's enthusiastic support. Tammany journeyed to Kansas City in two special trains and the idea is to leave Kansas City after the adjournment of the convention and swing around the state in a circle and then return home to New York by the shortest route. It is understood that the railroads have taken up with the idea and will probably run excursion trains over the same route proposed to be taken by the Tammany braves. There are thousands of eastern men attending the Kansas City convention who would like to make a trip through Kansas if suitable excursion rates were made. To meet this damand, it is claimed, the railroads have practically decided to run several excursions and Kansas may not alone see the Tammanyites, but several trainloads of other easterners. Remarkable Speech by William. Berlin, July 6.—Addressing the detachment of German marines which sailed from Wilhelmshaen for China, the Emperor made a remarkable speech. "The German flag has been insulted and the German empire treated with contempt. This demands exemplary punishment and vengeance. Events have moved with frightful rapidity and have become profoundly grave and still graver. Since I called you to arms what I hoped to effect with the help of the marine infantry has now become a difficult task which can only be fulfilled with the help of the serried ranks of all civilized states. I will not rest until the German flag, joined to those of the other powers, floats triumphantly over China's flag and until it has been planted on the walls of Pekin to dictate peace to the Chinese. The Marmaton Floods Again. Fort Scott, Kan., July 4.—Reports are coming in from all over the country regarding great damage done to crops by high water, the Marmaton river having been a mile wide at many places near here. The water is falling very slowly. Copper Reduction Works Burned. Copper Reduction Works Burned. Solomonville, Ariz., July 2.—The reduction works of the Detroit Copper company at Morenci, Ariz., caught fire and the entire plant was consumed. The works consisted of a 150 ton concentrator, smelter furnaces and converters. The fire will throw a large number of men temporarily out of employment. A Non Sectarian College. Manila, July 3.—The non sectarian college of primary and secondary education was opened in Manila in the presence of Judge Taft, president of the civil commission, and his colleagues. Juge Taft spoke of the significance of the event. The institution is the first educational enterprise in the Philippines that is not under the control of the priests and that looks for support to the voluntary contributions of the people. Five hundred pupils have already been enrolled and many children are leaving the schools of the priests to enter the college. The American educational department supplies text books on the easiest possible conditions. PUBLISIED every Saturday at No. 140 North Main Street, up stairs. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. One year, by mail. $1 100 Six months, by mail. 75 Three months, by mail. 50 Advertising rates made known on application. 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There was a swarm of humanity anxious, eager, and watchful to see the man of the honr. As the train neared the depot Sanfords band struck a famil-ure air which was the signal for the crowd to yell, throw up their hats and the ladies to wave their hand kerchiefs. It was indeed a worthy demonstration Gov. Rosevelt spoke 12 min. and shook hands 3 min. and in that time his arms were kept busy. After a fifteen minutes stop, the train sped on its journey One man who did not get to see Teddy when he was here, asked his friend who was at the depot, and saw him "how large a man is he?" Just large enough to be the next Vice President of the United States said the other, smilingly. Is it not a very hard job for some people to attend their own business? READ! — WE sincerely ask our readers to patronize the individuals and firms whose advertisements appear in these columus; by doing so, you help us to give you a better paper each week. Tell them you read their 'ad' in THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT. Quite a storm is reported from the vicinity of Crawford County. We must here take the occasion to acknowledge our appreciation to the Colered people of this city who so loyally are giving us their unitep surport. An army recruiting station has been established at Oklahoma City. A well informed man says there are not over 100 miners in the Wichita mountains. The postoffices of Orinville and Floyd have been discontinued. Glencoe crowded them out. Census enumerators in the Choctaw nation met with no difficulty in enrolling the fullbloods. Purcell, I. T., and Lexington, O. T., are to be supplied with electricity and ice by a Purcell company. The Chickasaw government now demands tribal taxes from merchants. This action has not before been taken. Revenue officers in the Cherokee nation are collecting tribal taxes from citizens by blood as well as non-citizens. The same firm had stores at Chandler and at Sac and Fox agency and they were both struck by lightning on the same day. GUILTY OR INNOCENT? CHAPTER IV.—(Continued.) He casts one quick look at Barbara's bent head and sees the tears dropping through her fingers,noticing her shoulders heaving with these sobs that will not be controlled. She is cut up at leaving Bouverie, thinks Sebastian, who just touches her bent, dusky head with his fingers. "Come out into the garden, Barbara; the servants are coming into the room to take away the things. Come." His voice is kind,and Barbara,yearning for sympathy, goes. "So you are going to be transported," Sebastian says, as she walks meekly at his side down a garden path bordered by thousands of mauve and white crocuses. haps before they meet again. "She will yearn for the touch of a vanisher hand," she will long with a sick longing for the sound of his merry voice the sight of his face. "George," she whispers—and her voice is trembling—"my father has sent for me, and I am going to Tasmania." "Going to Tasmania?" In the face of his other hideous trousle, he hardly takes it in, and echoes her words mechanically. "Yes." Barbara says, almost in her usual tones, "I am to sail immediately, and we have got to say good by." Still George stares at her with his heavy eyes, that look as if they had "Sebastian, you know it is not non-ense!" Barbara says, tragically. "Father says nothing, and your mother says play at being engaged if you like; but it is quite—quite true. And father need not take me to Tasmania, for it will not make any difference!"—speaking vehemently in her excitement. Sebastian stoops his dark head. "You don't expect me to side with Bouvier? Barbara, you do not think I could do that?" "You would if you were generous enough," breathes Barbara, her wet eyes seeing the crocus border blurred like a rain-bow mist. "Sebastian, you are my cousin, and I haven't a friend in the world!" The man's dark face is inscrutable. "I wouldn't give my faith to George Bouverie if I were you," he says slowly. "Barbara, I cannot be a hypocrite. I love you, but you shall not trade on my affection to help you to marry another man; for if I can help it you shall be no man's wife but mine." The tears that had been welling up in Barbara's eyes are checked suddenly; a look of resolution comes over her troubled face. "I will tell father everything, and he will understand," she says, almost hopefully. "After all, I think I am glad I am going; and it cannot make any real difference—we can wait." "Yes, I dare say you will have plenty of waiting," Sebastian says, with cunning familiarity and an evil smile. Barbara gives him one look from her tear-filled eyes—a look of anger and reproach—and without a word leaves him and walks back to the house. Mrs. Saville does not think it necessary to inform Barbara that in the autumn Sebastian is to follow her across the sea. She pins great faith on distance and change of scene. In all human probability the silly love affair between Barbara and George Bouverie will die a natural death, and very few people marry their first lovers. Sebastian will have a very good chance when he goes out to Tasmania, and the honeymoon can be the return journey. It is really a charming arrangement. Mrs. Saville feels quite pleased, and it is a great blessing that Barbara is taking it all so quietly. By and by she comes into the morning room, where Mrs. Saville is writing lists and letters at a great rate. Barbara has on a pale gray coat and skirt, with a white silk waist and a great bunch of violets in her button-hole. She looks pale, but the grave mouth is firm. "I am going to Portraven, Aunt Julia. I am going to meet George to say Good-by to him," she says, with an air of decision, as if opposition were to be expected. But Mrs. Saville makes no objection. A parting scene between the lovers is inevitable, and the sooner it is over the better. Still Barbara lingers. "Aunt Julla, I know quite well why father has sent for me. It is to try and make me forget George; but it will be no use. We are promised to each other. I cannot help it—I can never care for anyone else." Her aunt looks at her, sees the rising agitation, and smiles. "My dear Barbara. I have never attempted to dissuade you from engaging yourself to Mr. Bouverie if you choose, neither can I prevent you meeting him in Portraven and saying good-by. You are old enough to know your own mind. I do not for one moment suppose your father will regard an engagement of that sort as serious—in fact, I know will not. You see, dear, I am quite candid, and I foresee that some day you will be very glad to have escaped matrimony with a very worthless young man." "He is not worthless." Barbara looks splendid in her indignation as she nobly champions her lover. Then she leaves the room,and walks away down the gloomy, damp avenue, and out on the road beneath the budding trees. Her step is light, and her dark-lashed eyes are full of hope. Not very far from the Court entrance gates a young man, with a couple of dogs at his heels, is sauntering along. George Bouverie looks, if possible, more anxious and unhappy than ever. His face hardly brightens as Barbara joins him, looking fresh as the spring morning herself. For a second she looks up at him, and her heart swells as she realizes that it will be a long, long time per- By AMY BRAZIER. haps before they meet again. "She will yearn for the touch of a vanished hand," she will long with a sick longing for the sound of his merry voice, the sight of his face. "George," she whispers—and her voice is trembling—"my father has sent for me, and I am going to Tasmania." "Going to Tasmania?" In the face of his other hideous trouble, he hardly takes it in, and echoes her words mechanically. "Yes," Barbara says, almost in her usual tones, "I am to sail immediately, and we have got to say goodby." Still George stares at her with his heavy eyes, that look as if they had long been strangers to sleep, and he seems as if he could not find anything to say. But at last words come. "My darling, my darling, it is better for you to go away, after all." ter for you to go away, after all." He is white as chalk as he gazes down at her; but Barbara is quite him, and he is dimly conscious of a smile that is quivering and dancing in her eyes. "George, I have something to say to you." Barbara says, and clasps both her hands upon his arm. "Come." They walk down the road together. It is their last interview. How shall they crowd in all the vows and promises—the promises that are made when young hearts seem breaking? It is over at last—the girl's face very tear-stained, and the man's pale with feeling. "You have promised me," she is saying. "Swear it, George—you will never bet on a race again, for my sake, for my sake!" "God helping me, I never will!" he says solemnly, his golden head bent over hers. CHAPTER V. When Barbara returns to the Court, with pale cheeks and without her bunch of violets, that repose in George Bouverie's pocketbook as a farewell souvenir, it is to find a scene of confusion and a group in the hall, consisting of the servants, and they are surrounding a central figure, which turns out to be Mrs. Saville lying on the floor. A loose stair-rod has precipitated her down the stairs, with the result of a broken ankle. The accident effectually puts a stop to the trip to London. When—with the aid of the coachman, Sebastian, and the cook—she has been conveyed up stairs, she turns to Barbara with a moan. "I shall be tied here for weeks! I am suffering horribly! You must go to London with Sebastian." "Don't worry about me, Aunt Julia," Barbara says, pitying the pain that is shown in the twitching face. "I can travel alone." "Nonsense! As if Sebastian would allow such a thing! You can go straight to your Uncle Henry's, and Sebastian will see you safely on board. My foot is fearfully painful! I hope the doctor has been sent for." "Yes. Sebastian rode off for him at once." "Then you may go down stairs and send Mason to me. What a figure you look, Barbara! I suppose you have been having a scene with that young Bouvier?" Barbara says nothing. Her aunt is in pain, and pain makes most people irritable; so she leaves the room, and prepares to continue her own pecking, folding away her possessions with a strange sense of unreality, wondering idly what manner of life she will be living when her gowns see the light of day again. It is all over at last! The lovers manage a last farewell, and then Barbara is gone, whirled away on the first part of the long voyage, to begin a life that to her will only be a time of probation till George Bouverie shall come and claim her. Within a week Sebastian is home again, having seen Barbara safely on board and started for Tasmania. "She is a most extraordinary girl!" he says, sitting by his mother's bedside, and giving her a report of his proceedings. "Just fancy! She would not buy a single thing for the voyage except a deck chair, a rug and some lavender water; and she insisted on traveling second class, though her father's friends were going first, and seemed greatly annoyed. They will, through Barbara's obstinacy, be unable to be of the slightest use to her during the voyage." "What can she mean?" ejaculates Mrs. Saville, looking very grim and grey as she reclines on her pillows. Sebastian obeys his shoulders. "Who can assign any reason for the vagaries of a woman's mind? That fool Bouverie came to the railway station, and they stared into each other's eyes like a couple of lunatics. I thought Barbara was going to have hysterics. Well, she has seen the last of him. If rumor is right, he has about come to the end of his tether. He looks bad enough, and it strikes me his expression spells ruin more than grief at losing a 'sweetheart.'" "It is a good thing Barbara has gone," Mrs. Savile remarks. "By the time you go out to Tasmania she will have forgotten Bouverie and be very glad to see you." "I hope so," says Sebastian drilly, "considering she is to have all the accumulated savings of her father and her mother's fortune as well." Then his face changes suddenly. "And if she hadn't a penny I should marry her all the same. She is the only woman I ever wanted for my wife"—rising and leaving the room. And while the great steamer containing Barabra in her second-class quarters ploughs her way through the grey billows, George Bouverie once more looks out into the world, with hope shining in his eyes and a look of relief on his handsome face. Today, that before sunset is to be a day of tragedy, is as other days with the scent of coming spring in the air. Mrs. Bouverie has been moved to the sofa, and lies like a fragile illy, with her white hair and meek, quiet eyes. George is beside her, and her delicate, blue-veined hands are lying in his broad, sunburnt palm. They have had a long talk, mother and son—one of those rare talks that have brought heart very near to heart. The mother's lips are tremulous, her eyes tearful. They have been talking, about Barbara, and if the young man has given his all to the woman he hopes to makes his wife, there is no jealousy in the heart that has loved him since the moment he was born. "You don't know what she is, mother," he is saying. "I cannot tell you all, but she is an angel. I don't think there is any one like her. Barbara has saved me," he whispers very low, his sunny head bent. "I am going to be a good man, mother, for her sake, to fit myself to be her husband; and, God helping me, she will never have cause to blush for me again." For a moment it seems to Mrs. Bouverie that there is bitterness in the thought of the easy victory won by a girl's love, the promises made that all her prayers and tears could not gain; but it is only for a moment. The mother-love crushes down every ungenerous thought, and it is a very tender, smiling face that lifted from the silk-frilled pillows. "My boy, my son, you have made me very happy." "Some day you will know how Barbara has saved me. Mother dear, I must not tire and worry you when you are so weak. I am going to turn over a new leaf and take to farming. Oh, you don't know all I am going to do!"—laughing as he speaks, a laugh that is a little tremulous because he feels like one who has been reprieved. George goes off to Portraven, still with that tremulous joy and relief in his heart, and feels very humble and thankful. George goes to the bank, cashes a small cheque—a cheque that now he feels ashamed of because the money has been won from a bookmaker. However, it is the last time, he says to himself, pocketing the gold and leaving the bank. As he runs down the steps he comes face to face with Sebastian Saville. The two men nod to each other in the manner of those who foster a mutual dislike. Afterwards they meet at the post-office, where George is dispatching a telegram. In fact, he is transmitting the sum of one hundred pounds through the postoffice by telegram. A little pile of yellow gold is handed in the office window. Sebastian stares, and George turns first crimson, then white, and his hands shake. He feels the eyes of Sebastian Saville on him, and his confusion increases. Again the two men exchange hostile glances. George finishes his business and swings out of the postoffice. Mr. Saville buys some postage stamps, and goes out into the sunny street again. (To be continued.) WHEN A WOMAN WILLS. Daring Deed of a Washington Dame with Social Aspirations. People who go about and in society tell me that when a woman ardently desires to make herself one of the favored few of the smart set, there is really nothing she will stop at, and some of these same persons have been telling me this story in illustration of what they say. In high officialdom, says a writer in the Washington Post, is a little lady, dainty as a spring crocus, who was a member of the inner circle long before she became a part of officialdom. On one of her last reception days she was chatting with two cabinet women, when the servant announced the arrival of a woman who is struggling to get into things as never a social climber struggled before. The hostess knew her by sight merely, and had never so much as had a bowing acquaintance with her, but official people are used to seeing strangers at their receptions, and the lady of the house bowed with her usual graciousness. The climber's quick eye took in the situation. She saw the two cabinet women, and she knew they say her. She rose to the occasion in mastery fashion. "My dear Mrs. Blank," she said gushingly, clasping the hostess' hand warmly, "I was so sorry not to have been at home when you called on Friday. It was so sweet of you to come so soon, and I do hope you will come in very often, informally, that way." And before the hostess had recovered from her surprise the climber has passed on, well content, for she had appeared in the presence of two cabinet women as the intimate friend of a lady who had never even set foot on her doorsteps. A lazy man's burdens are heaviest on his mind; put your interest in your work and your work will soon be to your interest. PEACE IN SIGHT AT MANILA. PEACE IN SIGHT AT MANILA. Apparent Obstacles Removed by Surrender of Leaders. INCLUDE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. Manila, July 6.—The following provisions will be embodied in the agreement, at any and all events, in the form of civil government which the United States will establish in the archipelago: Amnesty and individual rights will be guaranteed as already cabled; the fact of having served with the insurgents will not render the Filipinos ineligible for service in the native militia. The government will eventually establish religious liberty, equal to that which obtains in the United States and will return properties held by the United States belonging to individual insurgents who accept amnesty; claims for property destroyed will not be allowed; rebel funds received in future, by virtue of surrender will be deposited to an account for the succor of needy Filipino officers and soldiers since the outbreak of hostilities and of their families and such amount to be used for similar ends from insurgent funds captured in the past, to the extent of the captured funds, a committee of Filipinos controlled by the authorities disbursing these sums. Senor Buencamino is embodying the foregoing amnesty proposals in a message to the Filipinos throughout the country, which he is spreading as far as possible by means of native emissaries. Hope is entertained in high quarters, of the ultimate success of the of the efforts of the establishment of peace. Terrible if True. London, July 3.—This comes from the consuls at Shanghai. Confirm in the fullest manner manner the report of the butchery of Baron von Ketteler, the German minister, on June 18. The ambassador was riding in Legation street when he was attacked by Chinese troops and Boxers, dragged from his horse and killed. His body was hacked to pieces with swords. The German legation and six other buildings were burned and a number of servants of the legations were killed and their bodies thrown into the flames. The consuls entertain little hope that any foreigners are alive in the capital. There were 100 foreigners connected with the legations, fifty in the customs house, English and American tourists and others to the number of 150, and nearly 500 legation guards. The following is received from Nankin: "French priests here have received reports from Pekin that the public executions of foreigners has been in progress since June 20. The news comes by runner from French priests at Pekin, who state that they administered the last rites to the condemned men." Firemen And Employees The Losers. Pittsburg, Pa., July 2.—One fireman was killed and eleven other firemen injured, and nearly $300,000 worth of property was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the machine shop of the Best Manufacturing company on Twenty-first street. The fire was discovered at 6:18 and the flames spread so rapidly that in less than half an hour the entire plant, four stories high and 100 feet square, was burning and it was feared that adjoining property would go. About 250 men will be thrown out of employment by the fire. The insurance will fully cover the loss. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Wheat Elevators to be Idle. Lacrosse, Wis., July 2.—The W. U. Cargill Elevator company, which runs an extensive line of elevators throughout the wheat region, has announced that, owing to the prospective wheat erop shortage all of their elevators north of the Litchfield line, numbering about seventy, will not be opened this year. Trouble With Whisky And Indians. Minneapolis, Minn., July 4.—Governor Lind received a message from Koochiching, Minn., asking for 1,000 stands of arms and ammunition. Geo. C. Frisble, United States consular agent at Rat Portage, Ont., telegraphs that he has already cared for the destitute. A large number of Canadian Indians are gathered to receive their annuities. They are on the Canadian side. A number of traders have established "blind pigs" on the American side and have been selling, bad whisky to the Indians. Governor Lind will send fifteen or twenty picked men from the state guard to patrol the American side. General Chaffee Sails. San Francisco, July 4.—Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee, who is to command the United States troops in China, sailed on the transport Grant. He was met at Sacramento by one of General Shafter's aides with dispatches from the war department. The Grant also carried the headquarters band, First and Third squadrons of the Sixth cavalry; 800 men and twenty officers. Besides the troops, nurses and baggage on board, there is several tons of ammunition for 'Asiatic squadron. Wllington, Kans Edward Thompson his returned home from Oklahoma,where he has been attending the Normal a n taking [examinations. Miss Mattie Fletcher has return ed from Winfield where she was witin relatives. Mr Oldham wife and family have returned from Arkansas City where they visited relatives. Mrs Francis Brower left Sunday for Oklahoma,in company with his mother,Mrs Blackwell who has been visiting her two daughters Mrs Frank Robertt leaves for Kansas City where she visits. Mrs Riley Robbs who has been sick for 15 weeks,by the aid of a magnetic healer,is much better so much so,that she was able to be at church Sunday. Rev A E Clark, pastor of the M E church of Arkansas City is the city and will preach at the Methodist church here Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Rev J. Reeves filled his pulpit Sunday, both morning and evening. ArkanSas The Coloed republicans of the city met Thursday night June and organized a McKinleyan Roosevelt club,by electing W Caldwell,president;P A Delano Fifteen names are on the roll, a more are to follow. "We, the members of the Kinley and Roosevelt club, wish serve notice on A.Bass, P B Andrews, H C Carter and Co-that do not propose to be bought wi keg of beer and a cigar as was have been given the boys Thur day night. Do you 'Phillopinoe derstand what we say? W M Caldwell, pres. P A Degano,secretury Mrs Edwards and daughter w to Oklahoma to visit relatives. Thornton Williams who is the sick list, is reported better. Misses Rosa Phillipps and danie Hooker went to Newkirk uaday to attend the "free home ebration. Miss Myrtle Delano entertai at lunch Sunday afternoon the lowing young ladies:Misses Jen Hooker,Addie, Kitsie and Car Jones,Jessie Marshall:Cappie T also Mesdames Hooker and Pahind Rev Bandy. Ice cream, and peaches were served.All rea a nice time. The "Bee Hive' club will me Monday eve. July 9th. All memb are requested to be present. Jessie Marshall, president. Cappie Toms.secretary There was a union pic-nic g Fourth of July at Riverside p by the members of the Metho and Baptist Sunday schools. E body had a fine time. At night two schools gave a Social at the of P hall, which was swell. W E Jones was over from Ga Springs to visit his relatives Mrs John Oldham and daughter Leona, of Wellington, were guest of Hon.Nath Gldhrm wife Sunday.Quite o number their friends were entertained at the adjournment of Sunday school Mesdames Parker,McDowell gene Hellinsworth and Miss C.Bass were up Sunday to rttend communion services at the Bass church. Se ty Locals. City Locals subscribe for ‘The Searchlight? dbelp eupport a good Negro Journal in your city. WB Thompson left Monday at 1.10. m for K C.,to visit his broth era few days. Hon H Braden entertained a few og his gentlemen friends at his res sdence on N Wichita st. July 4th Afinedinner was spread. Every jad a most enjoyable ,ime. ‘Thoge present:Messers L Sam peon Joe Finez,J W Thompson, E Sim- ons — Scales. Read The Searchlight Be ee ee ee ee sick list,but is improving. Little Ethel Barion of Millston, spent 4th with Little Amelia Thom json Sho returned Thursday, ac- compained by little Amelia, Henry Thompson is ill, bnt on mend Ye Editor and wife,ye Manager's wife and daughter put tneir feet under Mr and Mrs Ruber John- ston's dinner table Sunday. The table was ladened with the choic- est eatables that the market affords Although the manager was out, the Searchlight was well cared for. The Wichita Carnival and Fall Festival will be bigger this year than ever. Over $5.000 have already been donated and yet there wre others who will swell this amt to about $9.00, for fun and enjoy ment, for Wichita is the place and if you miss this opportunity, you can bet that you bave missed half of your life’s pleasure. The date is October, 12345 and 6th, 1900. Reduced rateson all Rail Roaps. For any information in regard to the Wichita Carnival and Fall Festival, adress Mr- H-C, Lock wood the Secretary, who will give you the desired information need- ed The remodeling of New Hope baptist church is almost completed The church when completed, will be one of the cosiest in the city. It has been newly papered and re- painted inside and eut. Electric Jights are being put in. Get ready for the Wichita Street Carnival bigger and grander than ever. Next Sunday is Quarterly meet- ing at thy Methodist church. Keep your eyes opened for the big event that will take place Aug the 4th at So. Riverside Park, and at the Peerless Hall at night. Read EVERY ‘ad’ in this paper —then patronize the places. Why not go te Bert Fisher's and get a shave, hair eut, or shampoo 608 E. Douglas ave. The Searchlight ie permanently located at 140 north Main street. Every Colored persons should contribute something to the main- tenance of the Helen Gould Child- ten’s Home. The officers are J.C. Parrich Pres: W. ©. Neeley Sec HH. Neeley Supt. Mr Holbrook and Mrs Henry Barnhom were baptised at New Hope baptist church Sunday. Mrs Mary Parks, Mieses Lula Parks and Betty May Hall spent Thiureday eve with Ys Editor and Wile. Quite pleasing call indeed. John Neal,one of the members of the Missouri Pacific railway, was im town Sunday. Chas Rawles was on the sick list Monday. Mrs Pearl Holmes of Enid,O T is. visiting Mrs MJ Beasley Miss Beatrice Tumer was 01 sick list Joe Dunn is slowly Improving ‘Tne SEARCHLIGHT Only 10 Centapermonth. Subscribe now DIED Jerry Marah Walkerjan old and re- spected citizen, at St Frances hospital, Mon dap night,Funeral preached at the 2nd Hap tisf church by Rev M L Copeland. He leaves a wife and several grown children. : The office of the Search Light have moved to 140 North Main et. ‘Chas Anderson chasiered the gallery at the Garfield opera house Wednssday night Chas Childsof Newton,spent the 4th in the city,guest of the Jackson house, Read the Search Light and trade with those who advetise with us. Ulysess Rickman,of Newton,spent 4th in the eity,returning Weduesda} evening Sam Moore of Hennesey,0.T arrived in he clty Thursday morning. Mrs Chas Miller of Newton was the guest of Mrs Ed Landrum on July the 4th caught about 35 all tolb Mrs. Florence and Minnie Able from Desmoin Iowa, is back again visiting relatives and friends. Phillip Hyde was a pleasant caller at our sanctum Thursday, Phil says every thing is * red hot’",and Phil ought to know, sure Grand Chanceller J E Lewis will retara Sunday afternoon. Look Out! Tell your treubles to W.N.Miller Arrorney Ar Law. No.140North Main astrret. Hon,J W Thempson was a pleasing caller Thureday.J W is one of Wichita’s progres sive young men,and is athorough race man We are proud of such young men Ip you want any legal business done for you,remember we havea Colored lawyer in town now in the person ef Hen. W.N. Miller. You can find him at No.140 North Main st., up-stairs.Call to see him any time A Fishing Party A fishing party composed of Geo Jebnsion Mrs JE Lewis,W N Millerand Ms Miller went ont North on 4th;Tho fish were evident ly hungry, because theyhad eaten all the bait the party had ong before noon Thsy were certainly expert bait getters. Oceassionally one wus landed. The party Newton, Kansas Peter Anderson of Strong City went insane and will be sent te the assylum at Ossawfamie. The Sabbath school at the 2n Baptist chnrch was small on ac- countof the rain, Rev HH Williamson of the C M E church of this city 18 conduct- ing a revival in Eldorado. He has six at the anxiou seat and one con- vert. Let the good work go on. Nearly all the Colored men have gone to the country to harvest. The Santa Fe has about a dozen Colored men here from Topeka un- loading coal. Peter Coleman one of the deacons of the 2nd Baptist church has been sic with maliria, but is better now. The rain here Friday overflow- ed the streets with water. The wa- ter was over the side walk and some of the people had to go home in hacks. The ladies Sewing Circle met at Mrs HB Fox’s Thursday evening. Quite a number of the members were present,a fine time was had. | DIED—Mrs J Kinney,on ist inst. She had been sick quite a time. Gov Roosevelt and party passed through Newtonen ronte to Okla homa. The Newton Commercial club went toK C to meet them. M Roach is misscd from his post at the church. He ss confined at home sick.Hope he'll be out soon. Progress Of the Negro Race. By Hon Thos. Yancy The Afro- American race have made wonderful progress in the past few years. It would not begood for. us to go backward, but let us rise to perfection and be industri- ous and do something for the up building and moral standing of the Colored race.Oh,when we have climbed up the ladder of Faith Hope and Charity! Oh, may we speak ae John spoke when he wa casted apon the lonely island, he looked and raw a great numb hat no man could number. 1 1c) ¢ tke time will come when whem we can swell or join that number and be wafted away into our father’s kingdom. Yours Truly, Thos.Yancy. Newton,Kensas, Rev W H Garnett hos resigned as pastor of 2nd Baptist church. Searchlight only gl.peryr- Grand Chapter 0 E 8. - The Order of Hastern Star met 2 Grand Session in Lawrence, on June 27—28. Quite anur-ber of del egates were present. Mrs M E Bank aerated this city.The follo’ing Siem aeration: MrsM_ E Langston,of Topeka, Kansas, was e-elected Grand Matren for her fourth term Mrs Belle Smothers,of Arkansas City As sistant Grand Matro. Miss Mamie Simms, of Ottowa,secretary Miss Jennett Moore, Lawrence, ‘Treasure: Mrs Mitchell, Leavenworth, Grand Conduct ress Star -Members, Mrs M E Banks, Wichita Mrs Hicks, Atchison Mrs Hawkins, Topeka ‘Mas Mortgn, Atchison Mts Taylor A most plensant time is reported Boy Drowned. Willie Tines the 11 years old son of Mrs Tines at 322 W. Elm at was drowned last Tues. eve by try- ing to cross the Little Arkansas Tiverat the 12th st swimming hole A crowd of boys were in bathing and smong them, young Tines aa the victim. The story told by the boys is as follows: The boys had decided to cross th stream and leave their clothes on the eastside. All had crossed ex- capt Tines who undertook to wade across, taking his clothes, All the other boys had crossed safely, and looking back, failed to see Tinee but could see his hat floating on the water, this caused the boy to think yhat hohad got in over his head, thinking he would come out soon: Seeing he did not come up it was evident that cemething cerious had happened to him. By this time another boy rode up to 12 st depot and telephoned to town. The patrol wagon was sent up but by this time the body had been found and brought to the bank The body was under the water ton minutes before being brought to the surface, the boys on the bank tying all the restoratives known to them, but without success ‘the boy had jnat been insured in the Metropollitan Company for $140 but as on fourth of the policy is paid when the insure dies within six month, the parent will ge $35, AM Echurch cor4th and Chestn Preaching lam Sunday School 3pm Preaching 8.80pm Rev E A Clarke Pastor Baptist Church Preaching lam Sunday Seheol 1280 pm Preaching 8 80pm Rev SS Bandy Pastor ‘The Suggs ranch in the Comanche country, farnished a carload of horses for the big doin’s at Oklahoma City. ‘The horses were out of a herd of 2,000 and had never been touched with s saddle or bridle, and were as wild as atin |. It is said that the land office officials have absolute power in designating what papers snall publish the final proof notices. Two old men, one the owner and the other the renter of a farm in Potta- watomie county, quarreled and one of them received a shot in the knee and lost his leg. ‘The Indian Territory school normals closed with examinations last week. ‘The federal supervisors and the school superintrndents acted in harmony at the normals. 5 One strawberry grower in Oklahoma county sold $543.61 worth from three acres. The cost of picking and crating was $167.73, leaving to go to the credit, of land $375.88, William Banks of Washita county was killed by the accidental discharge of ashot gun, while he was getting out of his buggy. The charge entered his side killing him instantly, Fifty Mississippi Choctaws have reached Ardmore. They will locate in the eastern part of the Chickasaw na- tion. » This is the second detachment toarrive. There are several fullbloods in the party. 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ANNIE THOMPSON, South Hot Springs, Ark. A Swallow. is one of the earliest hamburgage of spring— equally sure indication is that feeling of langu- guid depression. Many swallows of HIRES Rootbeer are best for a spring tonic—and for a summer beverage. 8 oz. of rootbeer. Write for list of premium offal free for labels. Charles E. Hires Co. Malvern, Pa. PISO'S CURE FOR HIRES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Oough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION BRYAN IS NOMINATED. The Selection Made By The Party Con- firmed. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was again unanimously placed in nomination as the Democratic candidate for president of the United States on a platform opposing imperialism, militarism and trusts, and specifically declaring for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. The nomination came as the culmination of a frenzied demonstration in honor of the party leader and lasting twenty-seven minutes and giving utterance to all the pent-up emotions of the vast multitude. It followed also a fierce struggle throughout the last thirty-six hours concerning the platform declaration on silver and on the relative position which the silver question is to maintain to the other great issues of the day. GEN. AOUINO MAY HANG. He Executed Prisoners Under Proscribed Circumstances. Washington, July 5.—The following cable, dated Manila, was received at the war department: "General Aquino, prominent leader of insurgent forces, surrendered unconditionally to First Lieutenant John J. O'Connell, with Macabebe scouts on June 29, with 64 rifles and ammunition." "MACARTHUR." At Angeles, General Aquino surrendered to General Grant. General Aquino, according to testimony of survivors, ordered the execution of several American prisoners last year at Arayat. This execution was effected in the face of a rescuing column. The restriction clauses in the amnesty proclamation recently issued by the American authorities are said to have been issued principally to cover Aquino's action in this case. General MacArthur also cables the following: "General Ricarte, leader of the threatened uprising in Manila during this year, recently very active, captured July 1st, by native police between Paco and St. Ana. Event important in relations to conditions in Manila." Wind In Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wis., July 6.—A terrific rain and wind storm visited Milwaukee doing considerable damage. One man was fatally injured by a falling sign. At Pewaukee several buildings were unroofed, and immense damage was done the fruit crop. Three Milwaukee fishermen are said to be drowned. At Beaver Dam the uncompleted buildings of the Malleable Iron shops and the St. Peter's church were demolished. Waukesha, Horicon, Columbus, Cambria and Abbottford also reported heavy storm. Five Deaths from Heat. Chicago, July 4.—A thunderstorm that suddenly burst upon Chiego, after a day of torrid weather, tore down the tents of the Khorassan Carnival, Loomis and Congress streets, caused a panic among 3,000 persons and did much other damage to property and individuals throughout the city. Five deaths and numerous prostrations resulted from the intense heat preceding the storm. Mexican Cattle Coming to Kansas Carlsbad, N. M., July 6.—The people of the Pecos country are looking toward Kansas more and more every year as the feeding ground for their young stock. Even Chihuahua is recognizing the virtues of Kansas grass and Kansas corn, for two full trains passed here from Mexico billed for Kansas and, as reported, there are several more to hear from. The Oregon May be Floated. London, July 3.—A special d.spatch from Shanghai, says that all on board the United States battleship Oregon, which went ashore in the gulf of Pechili, have been saved. There is chance that the vessel may be floated. Admiral Kempf Vindicated. London, July 6. While the general British comment severely criticizes America's non-participation in the bombardment of the Taku forts, several of the London papers are beginning to find out that Admiral Kempff had better foresight than was possessed by the allied chancellories of Europe, when he protested against an attack on the Taku forts on the ground that it would throw the Chinese government into the arms of the Boxers and make all the other nations technically at war with China. And the inadvisability of attacking Taku when the international forces were manifestly insufficient even to guard the legations and the Europeans in the interior from retaliation is now generally acknowledged. Increased Pay of R. R. Mail Clerks. Washington, July 4.—Instructions have been issued to the various superintendents in the railway mail service division of the postoffice department which will result in an increase of salary for 3,155 employees of that service. The authority for the increase is granted by the appropriation bill for for the current fiscal year. The increase will range from fifty to one hundred dollars per annum in most instances to the works effected by the bill. OUR BUDGET OF FUN SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. Earnlogs and Salary a Problem in Domestic Economics — Cement Cakes For Breakfast—Kind of Peace That Is Most Desired. Earnings and Salary. "There is in the employ of our house," says a Philadelphia salesman, "a young man who is assistant bookkeeper. He's a steady chap, minds his own business, and is as shrewd as they make them. The other day the senior partner of the firm, who seldom comes around, made a tour of inspection, and as he approached the assistant bookkeeper he noticed the solemn expression on his face. Desiring to be congenial he said: "How are you, young man? I see you are at your work. That is good. Close attention to business will always brings its own reward. Tell me, what are you earning now a week?" "The young man, with a moment's hesitation, answered: "Twenty dollars, sir, but I only get half of it."—New York Tribune. A Selfish Girl. Nellie—That Clara De Note is just the meanest, most utterly selfish girl I ever saw. She never thinks of any one but herself. Dora—Do tell! Nellie—Yes. I ran in there the other evening for a few moments, and while I was there, Mr. Nicefellow called. Well, it wasn't long before he requested her to play. He's passionately fond of music, you know. Well, what do you think that girl did? She asked him to come to the plano and turn the music for her, just so I couldn't talk to him. Let Them Go On: "Let 'em go on," said Farmer Corntossel, as he returned the comic paper he had just read to the newsstand. "Let who go on?" asked his wife. "Those folks that reppersents the farmer as an innocent feller that buys gold bricks and don't know anythin' 'bout nothin'. Let 'em spread such impressions as giner'ly as possible. Them's what throws the city folks off their guard an' enables us to everlastin' smite 'em when they come around dickerin' fer summer board or country real estate."—Washington Star. What's in a Name. Rector's Wife (to humble parishioner)—So your little granddaughter was christened this morning, Mrs. Hunks? Mrs. Hunks—Yes, ma'am. Rector's Wife—And what have you called it? Mrs. Hunks—Gladys Jane, ma'am. My daughter was set on "Gladys" by itself; but I put it to her that the child would be sure to have to go to service when it grew up, and "Jane" would come in handy then—London Tid-Bits. Out of Observation. Miss De Fashion—I've been having a perfectly lovely time; teas and parties, and music and dancing, and private theatricals, and everything you can think of. Haven't had so much fun for a year. Friend (shocked)—What? During Lent? Miss De Fashion—O, it's all right, dear. We are in the country.—New York Weekly. A Matter of Doubt. Jack—I don't know whether to get married or go to the gold diggings. Tom—Why don't you ask the girl? Jack—I have asked her. Tom—What did she say? Jack—She said get married. Tom—Then why don't you? Jack—She suggested another girl. Detroit Free Press. Had a Bad Effect. Askit—You look pegged out. Tellit—I am. I've been taking medicine for a week back. Askit—What for? Tellit—For a weak back. In and Out. Stranger—Are the saloon doors closed in this town on Sunday? Native—Yes, frequently.—Chicago News. It is a mistake to suppose that the sun is supported in the sky by its beams. Wise is the man who selects the obedient daughter of a good mother for his wife. A man who has a hothouse isn't necessarily a florist. He may have a scolding wife. VERY LOW RATES TO TEXAS Via M. K. & T. Ry. Low rate excursion tickets and one way tickets will be sold by the M. K. & T. from Kansas City, July 7th, 8th and 9th, to Texas. The excursion rates to the more important points will be: Round Trip. Dennison, Sherman, Gainsville, Wichita Falls..... $10.00 Dallas, Fort Worth..... 12.00 Waco..... 13.00 Temple, Belton, Taylor..... 14.00 Houston, Galveston..... 15.00 Tickets good until July 30th returning. Good for ten days going and stop- over in Texas. One way tickets will be sold same dates at $2.00 less than the above. THIS OPPORTUNITY DOES NOT COME OFTEN. 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Many people are also going to pieces because of dyspepsia, constipation and stomach diseases. Good health can be retained if we use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. A man who lives by his wits, usually lives by dishonesty. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. Lots of people are found out when you go to call on them. A Book of Choice Recipes Sent free by Walter Baker & Co. Ltd., Dorchester, Mass. Mention this paper. The taxidermist makes an honorable living at a skin game. The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove's TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—no pay. Price, 50c. No man needs to be instructed in the art of spending money. 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Red Cross Ball Blue is better than bottle or box blue and also much cheaper. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. Many an illiterate man is able to make his dollar mark. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. No man ever bought a horse that turned out to be just as represented. A vigorous growth and the original color given to the hair by PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM. HINDERCOURNS, the best cure for corn. 15cts. Behind every woman's success lies a man's heart. No Man Likes to Be Bald, The best way to prevent it is to use Coke Dandruff Cure. All druggists at 1.00. The trouble seems to be that most of us have $50 tastes and $25 salaries. DR. MOFF TEETI (Teething P FETT'S HINA Bowders) at Druggists, M.OFFEET, M. D., ST. LOUIS, MO. PENSION JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes Claims. Laws Principal Examination 162 Pamphlets 3 yrain civil war, is adjudicating claims, atly since USE FAULTLESS THE BEST STARCH FOR LAUNDRY WORK FOR SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, AND FINE LINEN If afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water PENSIONS Get Your Pension DOUBLE QUICK! Write CAPT. O'FARRELL, Pension Agent, 1425 New York Avenue. WASHINGTON, D.C. W. N. U. WICHITA—NO.--27—1900 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. ETCHED