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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER. "Wil Education Solve the Race Problem?" is the title of an interesting article in the June number of The North American Review, by Prof. John Roach Stratton, of Macon Georgia. My own delief is that education will finally solve the race problem. In giving some reasons for this faith, I wish to express my appreciation of the sincere and kindly spirit in which Prof Stratton's article is written. I grant that much that he emphasizes as to present conditions is true. When we re-call the past, the conditions could not be expected to be otherwise; but I see no reason for discouragement or loss of faith. When I speak of education as a solution of the race problem, I do not mean education in the narrow sense, but education which begins in the home and training in industry and in habits of thrift, as well as mental moral and religioes discipline, and the broader education which comes from contact with the public sentiment of the community in which one lives. Nor do I confine myself to the education of the Negro. Many persons,in discussing the effect that education will have in KILLED AMERICAN WOMEN. Details Of Awful Outrages Upon Women Missionaries. FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES. Shanghai, Sept. 6.—The Associated Press representative learns from official sources the facts of the killing of several American women missionaries. At the request of the mission board the details were withheld out of regard for the feelings of the relatives of the murdered women; but other prominent Americans, who have long antagonized the policy of sending women isolated inland posts, think it important that the facts should be known. The names of the victims are withheld by request. Two of these women, captured while attempting to leave the stations where they were located, were led about the country naked, repeatedly outraged and finally killed by a method too revolting to be described. Two other American women were coming to the coast with a party, which a number of Chinamen followed and stoned. The women fell exhausted and were taken by the Chinamen into the presence of the local officials. They were prostrated upon the execution block and a feint was made of beheading them. One of them became hysterical and laughed and, thinking her insane, the Chinese escorted her to the coast because of their superstitious regarding the insane. On the journey, however, the woman was repeatedly criminally assaulted by her escort. The other woman, after being exhibited naked for several days and suffering assault by several men, was tortured to death by the same shameful methods as were practiced in the other cases. Two Swedish missionary women arrived at Shanghai after similar experiences, except that their lives were spared. The foregoing are matters of official record. working out the Negro question, overlook the helyful influence that will ultimately come through the broader and more generous education of all the race element in the South. As all classes of whites in the South become more generally educated in the broaber sense,race prejudice will be tempered and they will assist in lifting the black man. In our desire to see a better condition of affairs, we are too often inclined to grow impatient aecause a whoie race is not elevated in a short time,very much as a house is built.In all history of mankind here have been few such radical, social and economical changes in the policy of a nation as have been effected with-in thirty-five years in this country,with respect to the change of 4,000,000 and a half of slaves into four million and a half of freemen(now nearly ten million).When all the conditions of the past are considered, and compared with the present,I think the white South,the North and the Negro are to be congratulated that conditions are uo worse,but are as en—couraging as they are. Akren, Ohio, Sept. 6.—Up to the present time nineteen arrests have been made of persons alleged to have taken part in the recent riot in this city. Earl and Charles Frank were taken into custody charged with roiing. A special grand jury will probably be called to take up the cases. Nearly 300 witnesses will be examined. Sweden Wants American Money. New York, Sept. 5.—Albert H. Wiggin, vice president of the National Park bank, said that it was true that the bank had been approached by representatives of the Swedish government with inquiries as to the chance of placing a $10,000,000 loan in this country. Fewers Allowed to Appeal Powers Allowed to Appeal. Georgetown. Ky., Sept. 7.—Judge Cantrill overruled the bill of exceptions in the case of ex-Secretary of State Caleb Powers, convicted as accessory before the fact, to the assassination of Coebel and sentenced the prisoner for life. Judge Cantrill made an order suspending execution of the sentence sixty days in order to enable the defendant to procure a transcript of the record to be filed in the court and an appeal was allowed. Powers was taken back to Louisville. A Misso:rl Banker Killed. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 7. —The police are trying to get at the mysterious death of Frank Ambrose who came here and said he was a bookkeeper from St. Louis. One morning he was picked up in the streets unconscious. He said some one had thrown him from a window, but refused to give details. Before his death he made his will and it was learned he was worth $40,030. He was formerly a banker at Springfield, Mo., where the body will be sent. Ambrose was 30 years of age. Kansas Lumber Rates Reduced. Kansas Lumber Rates Reduced. Topper, Sept. 6. It was announced here that freight rates on lumber from Arkansas and Texas to points in Kansas, which have been in controversy between the lumber dealers and the railroads for the past six month- . WICHITA, KANSAS, SEPT. 8, 1900. CHINA FIRST TO APPOINT A Peace Commission, At Least To Consider That Action. MORE BRITISH AT SHANGHAI. Washington, Sept. 7.—Official intimation has reached Washington that steps are now being taken toward the appointment of a peace commission, including Li Hung Chang, the viceroys of Nankin and Wu Chang, and Prince Ching, though reports also have named Yung Lu and Hsi Tung in place of the two pacific viceroys. But while there is doubt as to the personnel of the commission, it is quite generally accepted among officials that some such move on the part of China has matured and will take form in Washington very soon. In that event, it is believed by diplomatic officials that the entire status of the negotiations between the powers might be changed and that Russia no longer would feel impelled to insist upon the withdrawal of her minister and troops from Pekin, as all these matters would be subjects for the commission itself to deal with. It is pointed out also that in the sixteen days since the Russian-American notes were given to the world the sentiment has been growing steadily in favor of continuing the presence of troops at Pekin. London, Sept. 7.—The cancellation of the holding back of the Fourth East Indian brigade is regarded as important. It shows that whatever the outcome of the Russian policy, the British government is determined to have sufficient troops on the spot adequately to protect British interests. Simla, Sept. 7.—The Fourth brigade has been ordered to proceed to China forthwith. Shanghai, Sept. 7.—About 1,200 more British Indian troops have been landed here, making altogether 2,000 of such troops. Plague in Scotland. Washington, Sept 5.—On request of the Canadian government. Surgeon General Wyman cabled to the marine hospital official wrestling the bubonic plague situation in Glasgow, Scotland, directions to inspect the vessels of the lines sailing from Glasgow to Canada, during the period of danger or until the arrival of a Canadian quarantine officer there. The request was made by L. Jarvis, secretary of the department of agriculture at Ottawa, who added that the Canadian government would pay for the inspections. In Memory of the Dead Governor. Topeka, Sept. 6.—The news of the death of ex-Governor L. D. Lewelling was received with great surprise by the officials at the state capitol. None of them knew that he was ailing at all. In memory of the dead governor the flags on the state house were ordered at half mast to remain until after the funeral which occurs in Wichita today. Several of the officials will attend the funeral. Chicago-Kansas Grain Rates. Chicago, Sept. 6.—Freight representatives of the Chicago-Kansas City lines met here and agreed upon a minimum rate on all grains of ten cents. This is two cents less than the normal figure. Arthur Sewall is Dead. Bath, Me., Sept. 6.—Arthur Sewall candidate for the vice presidency in 1896, died at his summer home, 12 miles from this city yesterday. He was taken with apoplexy on Sunday and aever regained consciousness. An Overdue Transport San Francisco, Sept. 4.—The big steamer California, bound from this point for Manila with nearly 8,000 tons of supplies for the army in the Philippines, is now cut forty-five days and 20 per cent reinsurance has been offered on the vessel. The steamer is overdue from Honolulu to Manila easily fifteen days and the general impression among shipping men here is that she has broken her shaft or met with some ther accident. Sudden Death at Emporia. Emporia, Sept. 7.—Charles Little, a prominent real estate and insurance man, died very suddenly. At noon he felt so badly he had someone take him home. Dr. Page was called, but he thought nothing serious was the matter. The doctor had only gone a short time when Little called his wife to his bed and told her he did not feel so well and thought he was going to die. He then told her all about his affairs. He then gasped for breath and Mrs. Little ran out and called in the neighbors. He lived only a few minutes. A MILLION FOR EQUIPMENT. The Heaviest Expenditure in So Short a Time. Topela, Sept. 6.—The Santa Fe company will spend $1,000,000 for equipment between this date and November 15. It will be the heaviest expenditure for such purpose ever made by the road in a similar period of time. The new equipment, which will have been delivered by the middle of November, is the following. Fourteen dining cars, to cost something over $14,000 each; two composite cars, to cost $7,700 each; twenty passenger engines, to cost $14,000 each; five hundred refrigerator cars, to cost $880 each. The dining cars will be the finest ever turned out for any road in the country and will be operated on the California limited trains. The composite cars will also be used as part of the equipment of the limited trains. The twenty passenger engines will be built with particular attention to speed, and will be used in pulling the limited and overland through trains. The refrigerator cars are needed to handle the fruit traffic of the road, which is increasing annually. The dining cars and composite cars will be delivered in September and October. The passenger engines and refrigerator cars will be delivered in October and November, the deliveries to be completed by November 15. Governor Lewelling's Insurance Topeka, Sept. 7.—Mrs. Haines financial secretary of the Knights and Ladies of Security, read in the morning paper the account of the death of ex-Governor Lewelling. After reading the paper she commenced opening her mail and among the first opened was a letter from Mr. Lewelling enclosing his monthly payment. A question arose as to whether she should enter up the payment to the governor's credit, and this was held open until it could be passed upon by the executive officers. There can scarcely be a doubt about the payment of the policy, which was for $1,000 and was taken out in favor of Miss Pauline Lewelling the governor's daughter. Great Strike Predicted. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 4.—"In my opinion there will be a strike in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania, and it will be the biggest that the United States has ever known," said President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America. "We have formulated our demands for an advance of about 20 per cent in wages and the removal of certain conditions. Principal among these is that the operators in dealing with the miners allow 3,300 pounds to a ton and in selling coal sell 2,000 pounds for a ton." Not Afraid of Flague. New York, Sept. 6.—President Murphy, of the New York city health department, said that he had no fear of infection from the bubonic plague. Every precaution known to science has been taken. Ships from infected ports are subjected to the most rigid inspection. Any passenger, not within half a degree of the normal temperature, will not be allowed to hand without going to the detention hospital. Gold Metal Awarded Walter Baker & Co. Gol1 Medal Awarded Walter Baker & Co. Paris, Aug. 20.—The judges at the Paris Exposition have just awarded a gold medal to Walter Baker & Co., Ltd., Dorchester, Mass., U. S. A., for their preparations of cocoa and chocolate. This famous company, now the largest manufacturers of cocoa and chocolate in the world, have received the highest awards from the great international and other expositions in Europe and America. This is the third award from a Paris Exposition. Withdrawal Scheme Condemned. London, Sept. 6.—The condemnation of the proposal to withdraw from Pelikin which is voiced from all the foreign colonies in the far east is taken as a forecast of the opinion which may be expected from the ministers when their views are obtainable. As already suggested, the Russian proposals are capable of modification and it is thought in well informed circles that Lord Salisbury is striving to conform them more closely to the terms first formulated by the government at Washington. Should Have Been shot. Should Have Been Shot. Topeka, Sept. 7.—As a local freight train on the Union Pacific, westward bound, was nearing St. Marys some miscreant threw a stone through the glass window in the cupola of the caboose. Some particles of glass flew in Brakeman Deyce's eye, severely cutting it. He was taken off the train at St. Marys and a physician dressed the injured members. He was afterward sent to Kansas City. It can not be determined as yet whether the sight of the eye would bd lost or not. 1.863 SEPT.-22 1900 Wichita-Kas Emancipation AND OLD BARB AT SouthRiver Saturday.Sept. And At N PEERLE Music-Prof.Fisher GOOD - S Come and See Great Crowd of The Human The Committee has taken the Great arrangements for this,the m Entertainment Every Dinner at 12:00. S Excursions from Winfield,Newton, Center and all points Reduced Rates o Don't fail to be there.Larger Citizens Committae:W.C.Neeley,J Phillip Hyde Rev.M.L.Copeland,Master of Ceren Jas.Jackson,Marsh Address all communications to W. 140 N.Main st Admission- Emancipation Celebration AND OLD FASH'ON BARBECUE! AT SouthRiverside Park Saturday.September 22nd And At Night At PEERLESS HALL Music-Prof.Fisher's Military Band GOOD - SPEAKING Come and See the Foot Race,Bicycle Race,Potat Race,Wheel Barrow Race,and a Race.Match Game of Base Ball. The Committee has taken the Greatest Precaution to make all data arrangements for this,the most Gigantie and Elaborate Entertainment Ever Given in the State. Dinner at 12:00. Speaking at 2:30. Excursions from Winfield, Newton, Hutchinson, Wellington, Valley Center and all points in Southern Kansas. Reduced Rates on all Railroads. Don't fail to be there. Largest, Finest ever in Kansas. Citizens Committae: W.C.Neeley, J. S.Quarles, J.E. Lewis, T.J.Banks, Phillip Hyde, Jno.W.Hall. Rev.M.L.Copeland, Master of Ceremonies. Jas.Jackson, Marshall of the Day. Address all communications to W.N.Miller, General Manager 140 N.Main st Wichita, Kansas. Admission- To The Park, FREE, FREE To The Hall, Only 10 Cents CHURCH AGAINST RAILROAD. Services Interrupted—Railroad Claims Church is Forcing; a Sale. Leavenworth, Sept. 6.—A third suit has been filed on the part of a Meth- odist against the Maple Leaf railroad company, for damages. Litigation commenced in 1896 when the church was given a verdict for $582.30. The second suit was commenced in 1898 and is still pending. The church, built long ago, is now crowded by the railroad yard tracks and a water tank stands almost against the church. The services are often interrupted by trains stopping near the church, ringing the bells and blowing their whistles. A month ago the services had to be discontinued for some time on account of the smoke from an engine, pouring into the open windows of the church. The smoke was so dense in the building at that time that the pastor could not see his congregation. The railroad claims the church people are trying to force them to buy the building used for a depot and it claims the church wants it to buy this property for a permanent location. The road also claims it offered the Methodist $12,500 for the church site. The Maple Leaf claims the church never molest the Burlington, which also runs its trains under their windows. The Burlington has a permanent depot across the street. Held Audience Breathless. Held Audience Breathless. Springfield, Mo., Sept. 7.—A cloudless sky greeted the carnival people and as a result the crowd was larger than it has been on any day of the Elks' fair. At 10 a.m. the parade of fraternal societies took place. The cowboy roping contest was the principal feature of the day and was witnessed by fully 20,000 people. It was the first of the kind that has ever taken place in this section of the country. The most interesting rider on the ground and one who by her daring work on the pony and among the wild cattle held the audience in a breathless spell was Miss Lucille Mulhall, of Oklahoma. The first prize was won by Doug Dinn, of Claremore, I. T., who roped, --- VOL. 11. NO. 15 T.-22 1900 In Celebration OF FASH'ON RECUE! Riverside Park September 22nd Night At PSS HALL Her's Military Band PEAKING. The Foot Race,Bicycle Race,Potat Race,Wheel Barrow Race,and a race.Match Game of Base Ball. Best Precaution to make all data post Gigantie and Elaborate Given in the State. Speaking at 2:30.. Hutchinson,Wellington,Valley in Southern Kansas. On all Railroads. It, Finest ever in Kansas. S.Quarles,J.E.Lewis,T.J.Banks, Jno.W.Hall. Monies. All of the Day. N.Miller,General Manager Wichita, Kansas. To The Park,FREE,FREE To The Hall,Only 10 Cents threw and tied his steer in $47\frac{1}{4}$ seconds. The second prize was won by Richard J. Paris, of Tahlequah, I. T., $53\frac{1}{4}$ seconds. Steve McClellan, of Claremore won third prize in 58 seconds. The best records made below the prize winning list were by Jim Hopkins, 1:121; Heber Skinner, of Vinita, 1:211. Woman Jaiured and Robbed. Goodland, Kans., Sept. 5.—The wife of W. J. Young, station agent of the Rock Island at Kanorado, was held up by three masked men, but as the daily remittance to the general office had been made, the robbers obtained very little money. When the robbery occurred Mr. Young was at the lodge, and his wife, offering resistance by throwing a scaling iron, which floored one of the robbers, was struck on the head with a revolver, knocking her down, when she was bound and gagged. Another Insane Engineer. Another Insane Engineer. St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 7.—The Burlington Eli from Chicago was more than two hours late because of an insane engineer at. Quiney. While waiting for the train to arrive the engineer, whose name is withheld by the officials here, suddenly opened wide the throttle and sent the locomotive speeding across the long bridge and brought the engine to a stop west of the river and officers, who had been notified, took charge of him. A wreck was narrowly averted. The plague has crossed the Clyde from Glasgow to Govan. Cars for a New Zealand Road. St. Louis, Mo. Sept. 5.—The St. Louis branch of the car and foundry company has been awarded a contract for the construction of sixty-eight passenger coaches for the government railroad of New Zealand. These cars will be built complete and will then be taken apart and shipped to their destination. Men will be sent along to put the cars together after their arrival. Laborers Wanted. Maryville, Mo., Sept. 7.—The company which has the contract for paving the streets of Maryville, is meeting with much difficulty in securing enough laborers to do the work. OFFICIAL OrGanoftheKNIGHTSOF PYTHIAS. ————————— Pete ee eer ee THE SEARCHLIGHT (~~: es A Porch Party. \WIGHITA, KANSAS. ity OCa Ss: Mr.and Mrs,Thomas Glover gave Be ra en | a porch party Wednesday evening ee eee Se aro Aug.29th. in houor of the 20th Watered at the Post Ofice atWichita Kan-| sear Thompson returned frm |birth-day of their gon Charles A. __Sas,a Second Class Mail Matter. 1° @ Thursday morning- Glover.The porch was beautifully Published every Saturday at Nol « Jno Rawles of Perry, T was in|4¢corated and the yard was well North Main Street, apsiairs |. it. hia week. illuminated with Chinese lanterns ace aio S ean a day morning |? # Platform to the left was Chir IN ADVANCE. Wm Smith left Monday mormng | seth’ Orchestra which furnished Peroni all oc wg | for Kinfisher,O T the music for theevening. At the ‘months, by maths _2 | Wm Woods was in the city this|right presided Miss Eula Jame: FE faverising vain made iors ow a= : : pletion | week from Kaneas City over the punch bowl.About 10:3 Berta al off" Wichia Nenssc. | Jno Felix was in the city a few]an elaborate lunch was served iSesronligh" Box tot, Wienite Kanses. eatiineiirs cae bine eETEN | days thie week Many beutlful presents were re Sees lance! «Mr Gurthrie and wife of Topeka |‘*ved-among them the deeds { Pmth ares Os the niente ot eycianiet pS Ree, two resident lots in the city were ~correniges angers wanted every | ETO 3M ee ohby EIA a presented by his father. Ata lat shere,_Write usforterms___| R, Hodges returned Thursday] hour all departed for home.afte “Ail matters sent to ‘The Searchlight” for : ! ome. ced be signed by the party oF | from Chicago,where he attended spending a pleasant evening, = ry theG A Rencampment an aro If you fail to get your pa- per notify us at once. A4o0 NU Main st i x Republican Ticket, National. Fo: President Wm. McKinley. For Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt. ‘Congressional. Foz Congressman 7th, Dist, Chester I. Long. oy at Large Chas.F.Scott, “State. yor Governor, W.E.Stanley. For Lieutenant Governor, HE. Richter. For associate justice, W.A. Johnson ‘Forsecretary of-state, Geo. A.Clark. Kor Treasurer, Frank Grimes. Wor auditor, Geo E Cole, ‘or attorneygeneral, A.A.Goddard, ‘For-Supt’Public aust, Frank Nelson ForInsurance Commissioner, W.V.Church. County. For Clerk District Coust, T-R.McCulley. ‘For Probate Judge, ‘Thos.C. Wilson, Wor County Attorney, 0.G.Eekstien. For County-Supt. J:8.Carson. For State Senator, John D.Davis, For Rep. 70th dist. Henry Schweiter. For Rep-7ist.dist, ‘Chas,H.Luling, For Rep.72nd dist. A. M.Riechenberger. For Commis'n’r,city dist, _J.C.Redfield. IN THE GAME. ‘The series of three games of base ball played at the Fair Ground on Saturday,Sunday and Monday, be- tween the Rattlers,colored, and the Commercial college, white, was both interesting and exciting;while the Rattlers lost two out of the three games played,yet the boys deserve much credit,they played good ball. ‘A notable feature of Saturday's game was the remarkable pitching of Geo Wallisaone arm pitcher. But Sunday’s game was a world beater,in this game young Frank Buford distinguished himself in the pitcher’s box,while behind the bat stood the inyinceble Ben Ross; on ist base Capt Vernon was a player worthy of note;buton 2nd base young Gene whittey never knew how to miss a ball.Al Lowe ‘was prominently in the game, and gave the boys a pointer as to how to win,by kuocking two safe home runs. The Rattlers used*home play ers ineach game,while the other boys bad fresh players from other places in all the gamee, except Sunday,which proves that if both clubs had used home men the Rat- tlers would have easily won. Mang Robingon and Capt Vernon are to be highfy compliment for so gooda pall team, while each player deserv es much praise, for each pladed his part,and played rt well, READ! — WE sincerely ask our READ! — We sincerely ask our readers to patronize the individu- als and firms whose advertisements appear in these columus; by doing so,youhelp us to give you a better paper each week, Tell them you yead their ‘ad in Tax Wicwra SEARCHLIGHT. City Locals. Jno Hawes Of FOr awe the city this week. Wm Smith left Monday morning for Kinfisher,O T Wm Woods was in the city this week from Kansas City Jno Felix was in the city a few days this week j Mr Gurthrie and wife of Topeka were in the city this week R. Hodges returned Thursday from Chicago,where he attended theG A Rencampment Mr.Baxter and wife of K.C.spent ‘a few daysin the city,this week. Joe Bradford has a run out of Pueblo,Colo.over the Denver and Rio Grande rail road. Aaron Greer returned home Tu esday from Colo.Spring. He reports asuccessful trip. A.W.Chinn has opened a firat- class blacksmith shop at 351 N. Main. Rey. Copeland joined Harvey Clark,of Valley Center and Miss Lula Baker,of this city in the holy band of matrimony Wednesday night.The bride was 21,while the groom 30 years of age. Elija Horton returned Tuesday from Colorado Springs. Sylvester Greggs was in the city awhile this week. Geo Jenkins will complete the Hillside line on the 15th and will leave on 17th for Cincinnatti,O. Sumner Brower was in the city this week. Miss Nedia and True left Thnrs- day for their homein Springfiefd. Wm Jackeon of Columbus was in the city this week. Wxm.-Officer of Columbus was in the city this week. Jas.Sears and wife of Eldorado were in the city Wednesday. Mr.Reynoldéof Eldorado spent Wednes day in the city Geo. Weymore returued Wednesday from —— Afiss Lola Helm of Parsons arrived Wed- wesday to visit her brother and sister Joh Campbell of Coffeyville, is visiting, in the city this week. Mrs Carolina Gardenhire and Mrs, Hariet Vernon have returned from the Territory, N.D Davis from Columbus was in the city Weduesday. Solomon Harvel of Columbus was in the city this week- Ed and Tate Esewell wete in the city from Columbus this week. % Daniel Parmer and Emest Haden of of Co lumbus were in the city this week, —Remember the Emancipation carton at South Riverside Park,Saturday,September 22 nd.— An Anniversary Social was giv- en by the members of the A M.E. church,at th ech urch Monday night in honor of the 3ist.anniver- sary of the marriage of their most excellent pastor and wife, Rey Dr. and Mrs A C Terrill. A grand time was had, they cleared upward of $20.,with which presents are to be bought.Every one had a nice time. Prof.E J Hawkins ef Ft.Scott,is 2 pleasant visitor in the city. F. Bafkine wae in the city Mon A Porch Party. Mr.and Mrs.Thomas Glover gave a porch party Wednesday evening Aug.29th. in houor of the 20th birth-day of their soa Charles A. Giover.The porch was beautifully decorated and the yard was well illuminated with Chinese lanterns On a platform to the left was Chin neth’c Orchestra which furnished the music for theevening. At the right presided Miss Bula James over the punch bowl.About 10:36 an elaborate lunch was served. Many beautlful presents were re- ceived,among them the deeds to two resident lots in the city were presented by his father. Ata late hour all departed for home.after spending a pleasant evening. Read The Searchlight We call your attention to our job department. A high grade of work in this line is what we do.We are prepared to give our trade First Class Letter haads,E nvelopes, Hand bills, Wedding, Invitation, andCalling cards,gtatem ents,Pos- ters,Dancing programs, in fact,any- thing in the printing] ine. Our prices, you will find aslow,as the lewast.Our work as good as the best. Give us yournext work. Look Out !! Wednesday Eve. Sept. 12th, Prof. Fisher's Military Band will Givea rag time Ball and you will have to be a Ragged Coon to get into the hall. Grand march at 9:30 and at 11:30 the ragtime cake walk comes off The raggedest couple will receive a prize; also the best cake walkers. After i2 o'clock nothing but ragtime quadrilles will qe permitted. These will be led by “Ragtime Bud Hickerson.” Refreshments of all kinds will be served. Come and have a good time. They will see that you “get your money’s worth.” Admission 15¢ single, 25¢ per couple, Prof, Burl Fisher, Direct- or. Thaddeus Summitt, Sec. 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All Ietters kept stricty and answered in plain seeled envel- op?.Cousultation by mail free. Write to day. Address Dr.W.H Saunders & Ce., CHICAGO,ILL. STATION C ‘Siidadedt Sheena’ Shemini, Though Harvard and Columbia uni- versities have each conferred the de- gree of doctor of laws upon Lord Pauacefote, British minister at Wash- ington, his lordship is not himself a university graduate. Indeed, he ac- quired most of his higher education through reading. He regards a school at Marlborough, England, as bis alma mater, Deep Hole in the Ocean. An ocean depth. of about six miles has been found by the United States steamer Nero, which has lately been engaged in making soundings for a submarine cable between Guar and Mapila, SP! ONIY ye * iesanee® Way aA Be Abide CHAPTER V. PN egg Te Te SU Se Cow tae een aaa meee move? and such was the surroundings of a man whom Alan Mackenzie used to visit in his beautiful estate of La Paz. His had never been an honest, attrac- tive face; but now there had come into it a look of such devilish cunning and dissipation had given him such a bloated appearance, that it was evi- dent he would soon reach the lowest depths of degradation. Alan Mackenzie’s denunciation of him had been his ruin. He had tried to retrieve himself, had speculated, and had floundered deeper into the mire. He made even Rio too hot for him, and returned to England. Veron- ica’s disappearance meant nothing to him. He would have got rid of her to the highest matrimonial. bidder, that was all. She was not his daughte, as he had told her, only the orphan child of a man he had ruined, and whom he had brought up because her beautiful mother had been the one woman he had really cared for. But for Veronica herself he had not the slightest affection, She was ted quiet, too affectionate. Her mother, who had jilted him, had been a co- quette, and had thus won Hutebin- son’s love and admiration. He was just now sitting at the cor- ner of a very dirty bed, with a glass of some spirits at his elbow. He looked pleased with himself. “So he married her!” he said, and burst out into rude laughter. “He married her and she got drowned! Who would have thought it of them, both so inno- cent! Now there is only one thing to be considered. Shall I let him marry the other, and bleed him afterwards, or shall I stop it now? Which will hurt him most, I wonder? I think he loves this girl. Shall I separate them?” He thought a moment. A look of cunning came over his face. “No,” he said, “they shall get married. I will give him six weeks, and then he shall either bribe me or be exposed!” He rubbed his hands with glee and then pulled himself up again. “But he isn't going to cheat me of my re- venge!” he cried. “That would be nothing—a man soon forgets a wom- an, After all, it will be the woman who suffers most; but he—he has beg- gared me! He has deprived me of my very life! He shall suffer for it. I shall never rest until my knife is driven into his very heart!” Hutchinson took a draught at his glass. “There's nothing left me but this,” he said—“nothing! And Ihave so much—carriages and horses, and fine living and everything going well. I should have been the richest man in Rio, the most powerful Englishman over there, ‘There is no need for me to prompt my memory lest I forget; the wonder is that I did not come across him before. Let me see, he is such a soft, he will have tolé this girl al) about it before. No, no! My best plan will be to wait until after the marriage—hi. second marriage! And Veronica? “Well, she does not know where to find either him or me. I can drop her for a week or two. She has more cun- ning in her than I should have thought possible, for she never men- tioned Mackenzie's name to me. I had no idea that he knew anything about her. It was the merest guess- work; but what a chance! I haven't had a chance for more than four years. Perhaps the luck has turned, and the man who ruined me is des- tined to put me on my legs again. But no quarter! Whatever he does I shall still take my revenge!” Meanwhile, the object of all these plots and plans had gone home a lit- tle disturbed. Alan Mackenzie could not look unmoved at the picture of the wreck of a man’s life. He knew that he counted for something in Hutchinson’s ruin—nay, for a great deal. Hutchinson had never been a good man; but there had been a differ- ence between the man who schemed at La Paz, surrounded by every luxury, and the dirty, drunken scoundrel he had met in the streets of London, ‘Then, too, the mention of Veronica disturbed him. He had never thought so much about her as he had lately, perhaps because he had never under- stood before what love meant, Now, in his love for Joyce, he began better to understand the poor dead girl's feelings. He did not regret that he had not loved her better; he rather re- joiced that his best love should go to Joyce, And he knew that he had al- ways been perfectly kind to her, as he was to most women; but he kiew now what the separation from him must have meant to Veronica, and how, when she was drowning even, her one regret would be that she should see his face no more! ‘The preparations for the wedding went on apace. Joyce was very popu- lar among her friends, and quite recog- dsl Gin Sack sa een eee eee SEER erent ee ad, enc See ee ae willing to forego the details of the London season. They had taken a charming house in the country, where they intended to spend the summer in honeymooning. If they liked the neighborhood, and it suited them, they thought of buying it, as a little country house where they could live when tired of London. But for this season it was to be their home as soon as they had returned from abroad. They were on their way to Liberty's to buy hangings for their new abode when a block occurred in the traffic. Joyce and Alan were laughing at some foolish joke, and waiting for their hansom to be allowed to move on. A slight woman with a child in her arms attracted his atten- tion. ‘The child was about three, and Alan could see that his head was cov- ered with rich brown curls. He could not see the woman, but the pose of her head seemed familiar to him. In an instant the color forsook his face, and everything seemed to turn black before his eyes. When he had re- gained control over himself the wom- an was gone. Joyce turned quickly and saw the pallor on his face. “Alan,” she cried, in alarm, “my darling, what is it? Are you not well?” “A passing faintness,” he said. He could not tell her that this strange woman carrying a child, and whom of course he had never seen before, re- minded him of Veronica, and it gave him a shock. “Are you often like this?” she asked, anxiously. “Oh, Alan, there is only a fortnight more, and then 1 shall be able to come and take care of you always! I am sure you do too much,” she added, tenderly. He gripped her hand hard. It would be exquisite to have her with him al- ways; but he was truthful above all things. “I have never been faint be- fore,” he said. “Then it is the prospect of spending life with me that alarms you,” she said, gaily. Alan had regained his usual color and his usual manner. The cab stopped at the door of the shop, and he sprang out to help her down. They were both very much in earnest over their purchase. Joyce had exquisite taste, dnd Alan’ was deeply interested in getting all that she wanted: but he was conscious all the time of a feeling of strain. Do what he would he could not get the woman's figure out of his head. it Was an utter absurdity that this strange woman with her child should have so upset him, and he hated him- self for the thought that he must al- ways keep someting from Joyce. Although she knew all about it, yet he felt that he should not have liked to tell her why he turned faint when the hansom stopped. He did so yearn to be entirely one with the girl who had promised herself to him, and how could he with the shadow of the past over him? And all the time that he criticized Joyce’s hangings, and the colors and tints that would do well with her fair skin and light hair, he felt an undercurrent of restlessness. “It’s only because my happiness has made me nervous. I feel like the old Greeks, who made libations to their gods when some great good fortune happened to them. If I could only give something—a thank-offering—for what I have got!” Joyce was too much in sympathy with him not to know that something was worrying him. They went to luneh at some quiet place, and when. she had got her gloves off she put her hand in his and said: “Now, what is worrying you? I must know!” He looked at her, and, to her sur- prise, his eyes were full of tears, “Joyce,” he said, “I cannot quite tell you, because it is difficult to make you understand. When our cab stopped in Oxford street, and I turned faint, I saw @ woman with a child who re- minded me of poor dead Veronica. Mind you, I did not see her face, but something in her walk was like, and——” Joyce was as pale as Alan had been. “It has made you sad, Alan. You loved her more than you thought.” “No, no!” he said, “it is not that at all, Joyce, but the sight of that strange woman made me realize how necessary you are to me. Darling, it is because I love you so that I cannot bear to think of losing you. If I had to wait another two months instead of two weeks I think I should go mad!” He pushed his hair from his brow and leant his head on his hand. Joyce saw that he was overdone and nerv- ous, and that she must brace him up a little. She recognized, with a gush of thankfulness to God, that here was a man who loved her as few men love women, and that the poor dead girl could never have had his heart, It milan deh ake asta a Ga Gk and blood could cuntain our toyy No; we belong to each other tor 7 ways, and— Here comes ou: liasy, and you will have to eat it.” And he did eat it, cheered ty tug sunshine of her eyes and the mq of her voice. And after lunch the sat up in one of the balconies ie watched the boats go down the grine but sunlit bosom of Mother Thame. for the hotel looked out upon the river And Alan smoked, and they maiy plans for the future. Where they would go, and what they wouid go and what they would see, tozether, gether, together always. And they talked of the folly of married) men ang women who go their separate wayy not recognizing the divinely blessed link between husband and wife. ant when they rose to go they know that they were nearer to each otter than they had ever been before. It hag been a golden afternoon, althoiigh noy the sun had gone from the river, ang the mist was rising a little. Stil, a5 Joyce said, “No mist can blot the su out forever.” She meant it as an alle gory, and as an allegory Alan under. stood it. And then they drove home again ta. gether, and that evening Alan spent quietly, doing a little work wich may necessary, seeing that he had spent a good many hours doing nothing di: making love to Joyce. And on the morrow he had forgotten the strange turn that the woman had given him Nothing happened during the nex fortnight, which went all too slowly for him, until his wedding day. 0a the contrary, each day his heart be came lighter, and he looked forwart each day to that which would see ths consummation of his dearest desires, And so the wetiding day came, and Alan forgot everything but that the sweetest woman in the world was go- ing to belong to him from that day forward forevermore. His responses rang out clear and fluent, as did hers. He forgot Hutchinson and Hutehin- son's enigmatic prophecy—that there might be a strange wedding guest— though he could not have known that Hutchinson had changed his mind, and that there would be no strange wed- ding guest that day. He forgot everything, save that the time was coming nearer and neave when the carriage door would be closed behind him and Joyce, and he would whisk her off, his own dear bride, And it is mo exaggeration to say that the sun had never shone on two happier people than Alan and Joyce MacKen- zie, Could Not Be Fooled. Miss Elizabeth Alden Curtis, the talented niece of United States Attor- ney General Griggs, and one of the latest versifiers of the Rubaiyat, has a penchant for scientific pursuits, and takes great pleasure in mountain climbing, forest searching and geolo- gizing, says the Philadelphia Post. Last summer, while rusticating at Lake George, she went walking with a party of friends, chiefly college men and women, and came across some ot the beautiful minerals which abound in that district. They picked out a number of specimens which they car- ried back to the hotel. Here they ex hibited their treasure-trove to the other guests, more especially a piece of rose quartz, in which were many flakes of plumbago. Miss Curtis, after explaining, left the veranda, giving the quartz to a benevolent looking spectacled old lady, She had scarcely departed when the latter, who hat been scratching the specimen with let scissors, broke out: “That girl is either fooling us or else she is crazy. Plumbago, indeed! It is nothing but an old stone with some black yeni! lead in it!” RO a ea ‘There is a variety of grebe (colym- bus minor) which hatches its young on a regular raft. Its nest is a mass of strong sfems of aquatic plants closely fastened together. These plants cot tain a considerable quantity of air in ‘their cells and set free gases in the ‘process of decaying. Tire air and the = imprisoned in the plant make the nest lighter than water. ‘ue bird usually sits quietly on its exes. vit if any intruder approaches 07 1 datt- ger is feared the mother plins's ove foot in the water, and, using it a 4 paddle, transports her floating nest to a distance,often dragging sions with it a sheet of water plants, 4 nati alist who frequently watched thls 1 markable removal says: “The whole structure looks like a little flosting i land carried along by the lavor of the grebe, which moves in the center of @ }mass of verdure.”—Cincinnati Et a f hig ee Most people are familiar with ie famous whispering gallery in St Paul's, but there are other instances of curious, if less well known, echors = churches, In a Sussex church there is said to be one of the most remark- able ever known, while in a Hertford- shire church the tick of a watch may be heard from one end of the building to the other. It is also stated that (be cathedral of Girgenti, Sicily, ‘he slightest whisper is borne with perfect distinctness from the great westerm door to the cornice behind the «lt8" a distance of about 150 feet. Powerfal Ruhmkorft Coll ‘Two of the largest Ruhmkorif coils ever made have been ordered in the United States for a foreign govert ment, and will give an electric spark forty-five inches in length expending energy amounting to three or four horse power, and having a potential of half @ million volts. Big- Bigger- Biggest, Woe areata ‘THING Every Ever In WAY BEFORE KANSAS Wichita Carnival and Fall Festival October-1-2-38-4,5 & 6 5 Shows In Ge Every body Invited. No charges at Cheap R.R.farethe main entrance. ” Rev.Terrill is preparing to at- tend the annual conference. He pas throurh tact and business abil- jty done a grand work during the puat yearsnow about to close. A SHOE DEPARTMENT Fullof fine shoes and at money caving prices is what we call your stteotion to.Did you ever weara smith-Wallace shoe? If not you hardly know what comfort is in the shoe line. Not comfort alone put wearing quality as well, is what those shoes are known for. You don’t pay fancy store prices with us.Weare ableto buy at a pargain,and we give yo tle ad vantage. Sanvin shoes, at Wholesale priees Tapp Bros. & Hanghaw Where To Go Sunday Avthe A.M.E, church,521 N. Water st Preaching at LI a.m,Sabbath school 2 p.m. song service 6-40 p.m .,Praaching 7.40 pm Kev DeTerrill will preach both morning ni evening All Welcomed. At the 2nd Baptist chureh,N, Wichita, st. Fesaching at 11 a,m.,Sabbath schoolat 3 pm reaching at 7.80 p m Kev.Dr.M.L,Copeland_ will preach both jorning and evening. Atthe Tabernacle Baptist church, Yreaching at 11 am,Sabbath school at 3 pm Preaching at 7.40 p m Rey, R MeTurner will prerch both morn— gpd evening At the New Hope Baptist church. North Mead Acaching 11 a m,Sabbath school at 3 pm. Preaching 7.80 p m Kev ITF Frazier will preach both mom= ng and evening Every enfranchised citizen should exercise his right of suf {rage ¥ ee ee - ov atthe cemstery,E learn is ve ae te one ce ey WONDERFUL | Curly Hair Made Straight By § i = 7 gh G. FCG) w Perot AND Aten SREEMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW be vote ae ea eae wel oe eee ecco inter neameema aera set doe May Wb tewese or eatta| entail Se eal Stare arabe fase of thie Senet eee, nee eae: <a tener aamee nieat ate Seaccsear ar deanna ats cies Sete Rah Ua we cate gl by Pesci erage oni Wit OZONIZED Ox MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Il. H SS i oy gj) *XING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS.« § I cc = = be a oO gee & Fo Oo F i pe e PSY A 2 ba “ Pe ENS Zz { VAs = wee * Ga oO.) he aes eI rf eo AN N 1° «17. 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Bird Wright nas returned from Mexico,he is looking well. The bretheren of Wes'ey lodge are well pleased with their C. C. brother Gid Lee. Little Geo Creekmore is on the sick list,he looks bad. Arkansas City. | A mysterious accident occured | at the residence of W-M.Hooker at 312 w.1st street, Monday night, in (Zieh Jennie,the 14 yr.old daugh- “ter;mas ceriously,if not fatally sho | the ball passing through neck.en- | tering just at the point of the chin ‘lightly to the left of the jugular 'vein and coming out at the dack of the neck.Dr. Liusbaok dressed the wound and at present, if there wereas much hopes of finding rhe gniltp party,whois yes unapqre- hended,as there is for her recovory we would feel much better. Mrs-Fred Gilmare of Newkirk’ (0.'T,was in the city to attend the mouthly meeting of the Ladies Crt Miss Laura Logan is on the sick list, but is reported better, Mrs.Holly and daughter left Tues day for their former home Cliutou Mo. Mre.CiJ.Williams left Tuesday 3. 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Hear the program about the Ne- gro, on different subjecte, at the Baptist church the fifth Sunday in this month. | Mr. Samuel Richardson took his departure for Oswego Saturday. | We will ask a certain gentleman ‘if he isn’t going to teach any more, to please turn in the Teachers Quarterly tothe Supt. at the A., M. E. Sunday School. Misses Victoria and Bettie Park- ; returned to Chanute after a week’s visit with relatives and friends. Weak, Nervous Women Could we read the hearts of women, what a vast amount of suffering weuld be exposed, FEMALE WEAKNESS has produced more invalids among women than any other cause. Have you auy of the following symptoms? Nervousness, weakness. backache, head - ache, “‘all-gone’” feeling, hot flushes, vari- able- appetite, restlessness, no ambition, easily excited, painful periods, pressing down pains, leuchorrhoea, pimples on the face, pains inthe ioins, eyes sunkeri, ro. vi tal energy, ete. WE CAN CURE YOU. 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Leave Wichita For St.Louis 2,25 p.m Daily. +» +» Kansas City & St.Louis 10.06 p,m +, Hntchinson, Lyons & Geneseo 7.15 a.m », Local Freight Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 8.55 a m Ex. Sundy +» Geneseo,Pueblo and Denver 5,20 p.m », Anthony and Kiowa 7.25 am 1» Anthony and Kiowa 6.30 pm Arrive Wichita From gt.Louis 1.05 p m Kansas Cty and StsLouis 6.30pm Denver,Pueblo and Geneseo 11.10 pm Hutchinson 6.18 pm Ex.Sunday. Geneseo and Hutchiuson 9.40 pm Kiowaand Anthony 11.15 am Kiowa and Anthony + 5.10ym For Tickets, Time Tables, Maps, Reser Books.and further information, call on E.E.Bleckley, Passenger and Ticket Agent, 114 North Main st. FRISCO LINE. 108 For Monett, Springfield, St. Louis and all points East,daily 1.20 p.m 102 ,. 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I doctored with one of the best physicians in the city of New York, but received no benefit. I had been ailing for about sixteen years, was so weak and nervous that I could hardly walk; had continued pain in my back and was troubled with leucorrhoea. Menses were irregular and painful. Words cannot express the benefit I have derived from the use of your medicine. I heartily recommend it to all suffering women."—MRS. MARY BARSHINGEB, Windsor, Pa. TOWER'S FISH BRAND SLICKER WILL KEEP YOU DRY. Don't be fooled with a mackintosh or rubber coat. If you want a coat that will keep you dry in the hard-saturation, they pick. Brand Slicker, not for sale, your town, write for catalogue to A. J. TOWER, Boston, Mass. USE THE BEST STARCH FOR LAUNDRY WORK FOR SHIRTS, COLLARS, CURFS, AND FINE LINEN. MONEY FOR SOLDIERS! HEIRS Heirs of Union Soldiers who made homesteads of less than 160 acres before June 22, 1874 (no matter if abandoned). If the additional homestead right was not sold, should address with full particulars, HENRY N. COPP, Washington, D.C. Rectal Constipation CURED. New Discovery. Warranted Infalible. Trial 10cts. Sample FREE. J. S. Leenhardt, M. H. Dept. 7, Lincoln, Neb. For the Ladies. PRIESMEYER SHOE CO. SHOES THAT WEAR. Ask Your Dealer For Them. PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Coquage Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION THE MINISTERS MAY OBJECT. Germany Likely to Ask That Waldersee Conduct Negotiations. CONGER OR ROCKHILL FOR U. S. Washington, Sept 7.—The United States government has received from its representatives at foreign capitals much material information in regard to the attitude of the powers on the Russian proposal to evacuate Pekin. These give the general nature of the responses made to Russia by certain of the powers. It is stated authoritatively that if there was at any time a prospect of a serious international clash this has been very largely if not entirely removed by the harmonious character of the communications the several governments are making. It is said that the answers go much beyond the tentative character of those heretofore referred to and are of a conclusive nature, so far as showing the purposes of the governments, although they may not be regarded as conclusive in accepting or rejecting the particular proposition advanced by Russia. On the whole the general tendency of the responses is such as to give entire satisfaction here as to the course of the negotiations. The satisfactory progress of the negotiations along these lines has had the effect of directing attention to the personality of the envoys who will probably represent the powers and China in the final settlement. The impression prevails here that Mr. Conger is eminently fitted for such a task on the part of the United States supposing that each of the powers interested in the Chinese problem is to have a separate and individual representative. Mr. Rockhill's name is mentioned as an alternate in case Mr. Conger does not care to remain in Pekin, or to participate in the settlement. If the present state of affairs in China is protracted until the arrival there of Field Marshal Count Waldserse, which should occur in about ten days or a fortnight, it is not to be doubted that the government of Germany will endeavor to have all the negotiations with the Chinese government conducted through that official as a representative not only of Germany alone, but of all the powers. It is understood that the disturbances and outrages upon missionaries continue in some of the districts outside of Pekin. It is believed here, possibly because of these reports, that the foreign ministers in Pekin probably will enter an earnest objection to any withdrawal of troops if their respective governments delay action upon the Russian proposition until they have had a chance to express their views. No Damages For Single Men. Rapid City, S. D., Sept. 4. Over a year ago Julia N. Lintz, of Keystone, sued the Holy Terror Mining Company for $20,000 damages for the death of her son. The defense held that there was no law in South Dakota authorizing a recovery for the death of a single person. At the trial the mother was given damages, but the supreme court has reversed the decision. Other similar cases are pending in the courts. Incurables From the Philippines San Francisco, Sept. 5. - Thirty-one stricken or wounded soldiers were discharged from the hospital at Presidio and given transportation to Washington, D.C. They are from the Philippines and have been under treatment for some time. Most of the complaints are incurable and the men have applied for admittance to the Soldiers' Home at Washington. Working Much Copper. Argentine, Kan., Sept. 6.—The smelter company has begun the erection of a big four-story copper refinery. All the copper handled at this plant will have to pass through this building. Eight new tanks will replace the old ones and they will reach from the bottom to the top of the structure. Copper has recently become one of the most important outputs of the plant owing to the constant rise in its market value. Russia Will Not Leave China. Washington, Sept. 4.—Much interest was aroused by the dispatch from St. Petersburg, giving the full text of the Russian proposal, as it cleared up some discrepancies which had existed. The most important correction it makes is in disclosing that Russia has not ordered her minister and troops to withdraw from China, as was stated in the American paraphrase of the proposal but that she intends to recall M. de Giers and his staff "to Tien Tsin whither they will be accompanied by Russian troops." Semi-Centennial Stock Topeka, Sept. 5.—Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has sent stock subscription books for the Kansas semi-centennial exposition company to each state and private bank in Kansas. The promoters of the exposition want to raise $50,000 from the sale of stock. Breidenthal was designated as the proper person to send out the blank subscription books. The stock is placed at $5 a share 10 per cent payable down and the rest when called for by the board of directors Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed To Cure, or Moner Refunded by Your Merchant, so Whr Not Try It? Price 50c The Old Elm. This was a venerable landmark of nature that stood on the Boston common until Feb. 15, 1876, when it was blown down by a furious wind storm. It is believed to have antedated the settlement of the town, and is claimed to have been the oldest tree in New England. It had a place upon a map engraved in 1722, and the age of it was estimated by the rings of a branch broken off in 1860, which indicated an existence since 1670. LATE SUMMER VACATIONS. The Public Escape from Heat Into the Cool Resorts of the Mountains of Colorado. The hot spell has come late this summer, but it has arrived, and thousands of persons have taken advantage of the proximity of the Colorado mountains to escape from the enervating and prostrating surfeit of high temperature. The mountain resorts are more popular than ever and the railroads are doing a heavy passenger traffic, largely of tourists. The Missouri Pacific System, with its Short Line from Kansas City to Pueblo, has been one of the most favored routes, because of its luxurious car service and its rapid time and the desirable route. As the late summer and early fall days are among the most delightful in the mountains, the public still has its face to the West, enjoying release from business and home duties and reveling in the beauties with which nature has so bountifully endowed the popular Rocky Mountain resorts. Pure air and cool breezes work wonders in the way of restoring health, and change of air and diet, with rest, always repay the investment by storing new energy and revivifying force in weared brain and body. The expense is comparatively small, as special tourist rates are made low at this season. Twenty-four hours places the most eastern dweller of the state right in the heart of the great divide, and he has enjoyed such scenery as wealthy tourists cross the ocean to find. The Denver & Rio Grande road, the Great Scenic Route of the world, takes you at Pueblo or Denver and whirls you through canons where there must have been enchantment, and where giant arms have dashed the boulders into their present resting places. The ride through the Royal Gorge displays the great ingenuity of its engineers and the obstinate determination of its builders. The rails are laid in almost inaccessible places, along the edge of the stream or torrent, which with wonderful skill has been forced out of the way to make room for the rock roadbed and the iron rails. At certain points the torrent maintains its supremacy, but the difficulty is met and surmounted, a set of hangers being made into the cliffs overhead to support the bridge work and track. The stream is still jubilant of its power over man, and laughs, booms and dashes by as the train passes, not caring for the queer shadows that fall into it, if it can only be supreme at this critical point. The canon is one of the grandest in the world, barely wide enough, in certain places, to admit of the stream and the tracks, the granite walls of giant mountains towering above and over all, and giving a still more impressive object lesson of the great force of nature. Especial attention is given to the tourist business at this season, and one may travel with the utmost comforts and conveniences, and at minimum cost. The combination of the Missouri Pacific System with the Denver & Rio Grande Route affords the greatest variety of scenery and the most comforts and conveniences, all of which are desirable adjuncts of a summer outing. If you haven't had your vacation yet this summer, now is the time to secure it, and every man and every woman should take as many days of recreation as can be obtained, especially during this heated term. We often regret that the poor singers have so much ambition. LOW RATE EXCURSIONS. Via Missouri Pacific RY., And Iron Mountain Route. To points in the West, Southwest, and Southeast, at half-rates (plus $2.00) for the round trip. Tickets on sale Tuesday, September 15 and January 24 and December 19, November 4th and 30th, and April 6th and 1000. For full information, land folders, etc., address any agent of the above lines, or H. C. Townsend, G. P. & T. Agent, St. Louis, Mo. From the way some men are puffed up one would think they had swallowed yeast cakes for breakfast. The man who sits down and waits for fortune to come along and smile on him is apt to have need of a soft cushion. THE DEWEY HOMESTEAD The above picture shows the house where George Dewey was born December 20, 1837. It was occupied by the Dewey family until after the death of the Admiral father. It then came into the possession of Captain Edward Dewey, who sold its present owner and occupant, T. R. Gordon, Esq., in the summer of 1880. Mr. Gordon moved it to its present site in the following February, 1880, and has occupied it until the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are unfailing in their courtesy to the three and one hundred years since their shriek to the final death. A recent letter from T. R. Gordon to the Feruna Drug Mft'g Co., Columbus, Ohio reads as follows: "It is with great satisfaction that I find myself able, after an extended trial, to write you in this emphatic manner of the good your Peruna has done my wife." one my wife. "She has been troubled with catarrh from childhood, whenever she has a cold, or any unusual condition of the weather, it was worse than usual and seemed more than she could bear. The dropping in her throat at night prevented refreshing sleep; in fact, we had come to look upon it as incurable, and from the many remedies used in vain we had reason to. "We are thankful and happy to say that your 'Peruna' has been of great benefit to her, and I confidently look for a complete and entire cure. My praise is not too much to bestow upon your remedy." T. R. Gannon Nearly all the people look worn out during the second week in August. 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, 500. When you attend a concert, it seems that every girl you know has a steady. Kiowa and Comanche Opening. Congresswoman for Oklahoma, $300,000 acres), opened, under the U. S. Homestead, Towaste and waste management agency, (210 pages), describes these lands, tells how to initiate and perfect claim to valuable FARMs, TOWN and national map. $1.00. THE KIOWA CHIEF (devoted to news and information about these landes) sent one, one hundred copies of date of opening. Paper (one yr). Manual, and Map—for $1.75. With the above will be mailed FREE, 100 page illustrated book on Oklahoma. Agents want assistance, Dick T. Morgan, Land Attorney, Ferry, Oka. A handsome monument to his wife's memory overcomes 70 per cent of the opposition to a man's re-marriage. Lodge secrets are regarded of so little importance lately that men no longer tell them to their wives. A Warning. Pain or soreness in the back must never be slighted. Kidney diseases creep on us with only that one warning. Delay is folly when by timely use of Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial, the great System renovator, all danger can be avoided. This remedy is a positive cure for Kidney and Urinary Troubles. Sold by agent in every town. When a woman begins to grow daft, her dressmaker is the first person to find it out. As a man grows older, he begins to appreciate more why a dog gets out and howls. No matter what alls you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. After a loafer has loafed six or seven years he thinks he is as good as anybody. If a man meets six girls in the course of the day, five tell him that he is real mean. have examined the machine and convinced yourself to before offered at anything like the price. OUR OFFER, in full name, of postoffice and nearest railroad station, is a Drawer Cabinet Bibbonel Sewing machine to your rail- road station. Our purpose, our equipment, and examples is compatible with that machines at sell to $6.00 and agent agent our special introductory price, $16.27. If in every way, you will be under no obligations to take the machine. Five Drawer Drop Head Blue Ribbon is Sewing machine values. Guaranteed 20 Years. ERTS! SUPPLY HOUSE, Minneapolis, Minn. BEST MINNESOTA PATENT FLOUR GRADE 1 GRADE 2 T.M.ROBERTS INDEPENDENT C. K. Trigg, 43 Exchange St. Memphis, Tenn., says: "My wife has no suffering from asthma after the accident. I needed a Medication (Aurea Cure). I gave some to Capt. St. Airmen, agent John, he took it and I gave him. He gave me a trial subject for years, and it also cured her." Trial Bottle by Express, prepaid 25 Cents. Address: DESCRIPTION PHARMACAL CO. Dept. M. KANSAS CITY, MO TEETHINA (Teething Powder) counteracts the teething and the odor of the organism in a healthy condition, and has saved the lives of the children in the documentary state, where physicians prescribe and all mothers give it, and it is criminal in mothers of our section to allow their babies and little children to suffer TEETHINA and perhaps die when relief can be so easily obtained by giving Costs 25 cents at Druggists, or mail 25c to C. J. MOFFETT, M. D. St. Louis. on Chill Cure .or Moner Refunded by Your Merchant. Some girls think they are dressed up if they have a small waist and a bath towel bust. _____ Shot silk is scarcely the material for war balloons. Wonderful Eight Cures cholera, diarrhoea, colic, cramps, lameness, sprains, lumbago, swellings, pains in the head or body, neuralgia, rheumatism and toothache, all pain, internal or external cured quicker with Morley's Wonderful Eight than any other remedy. Sold by agent in every town. It takes a divorce judge to pick a wedlock. Unbridled passion sometimes leads to the halter. Beautiful, Fine Linen is best preserved by the use of "Faultless Starch." All grocers—10c a package. Warm friends sometimes have hot words. Even the deaf mute can understand when money talks. A traveling salesman in each southern state; $80 to $80 per month and expenses; experience not absolutely necessary. For particular address Penicills Tobacco Works, Penicills, Va. A married man says his home is run by the rule of three—baby, wife and mother-in-law. Kentuckians are averse to rainy weather. The average Kentuckian is averse to anything with water in it. When cycling, take a bar of White's Yucatan. You can ride further and easier. With the exception of railway brakemen trained speakers articulate distinctly. When a woman is ill she summons a physician: when a man is sick he sends for a doctor. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing. The inventor of the electro-magnet attracted a good deal of attention. It's climbing hills before they come to them that makes some people tired. Red Cross Ball Blue is the best in the world. Large 2-oz. package 50. Most wives think their husbands are smarter than otter men. Our failures are due to ourselves more often than other people. I am sure Piso's Care for Consumption saved my life three years ago—Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. Fault is one thing that may be found where it is not. The more you see of some people the less you are satisfied. M. M. Moore. Clerk City Council, Columbus, Ga., write: I have known TEETHINA (Teething Powders) to remove worms when all other remedies had failed. Organized charity covers a multitude of sins. The debater who refuses to sit down stands to reason. Loss of hair, which often mars the prettiest face, prevented by PARKER's HAIR BALSAM. HIDEROCENS, the best cure for corns. 15cts. If wishes were horses beggars would growl because they were not automobiles. Many a poor man has died for love—of drink. The boy who can thump a watermelon, and tell it whether it is ripe or not, is in great demand now. FITS Permanently Cured. Noffles or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Cat Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $2.00 total bottle and treaties. Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd. 3913 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. Drink is no more fascinating than politics, and scarcely more dangerous. If a man has a dollar put away for a future trouble, a joy comes along and gets it. There is always room at the top but the careless youth never reaches it. No man can have too much good breeding and no woman can have too much affection. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 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Sawyer's Excelceler Brand Pommel Silsing afford complete protection to both rider and aircraft, including a dry seat for rider. easily conduit into a walking coat. Every garment war makes it possible to travel safely. trace mark If your desired does not have Excelceler Brand, write for catalogue. BEEE, want Perry, H. M. SAWYER & SON, Sole Mrs., East Cambridge, Mass. ABSOLUTE SECURITY Genuine Carter's Little Liver Pills. Must Bear Signature of See Pac-Simile Wrapper Below. Very small and as easy to take as sugar. CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. FOR HEADACHE. FOR DIZZINESS. FOR DILLOUSNESS. FOR TORPID LIVER. FOR CONSTIPATION. FOR SALLOW SKIN. FOR THE COMPLEXION 1 Price 20 Cents GENERALS MUST HAVE LICENSE. Purely Vegetable. real When Answering Advertisements Hits Mention This Paper. Fully guaranteed; none better at any price. O 245 S. 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It is extensive and successful treatment of children in the restricts the effects of hot weather and keeps the digestion of the lives of hundreds of children in the discount and all mothers give it, and it is criminal in mothers little children to suffer little obtained by giving TEETHINA to C. J. MOFFETT, M. D., St. Louis, Mo. CHESTER SHOTGUNS and LAIDED SHOTGUN SHELLS combination in the field or at dealers sell them. ER REPEATING ARMS Co. AREVE, NEW HAVEN, CONN. Winohester Factory loaded shotgun shells "NEWRVAL," "LEADER," and "REPEATER." A trial will prove their superiority. aranteed Price 50c