Wichita Searchlight

The Wichita Searchlight. A. B. Prof.E J. Hawkins. O.Ft. Scott. Kas. The above cut is a likeness of Prof. J. Hawkins who delivered the principal address here on Sept.22d. His address was logical,eloquent, and well delivered. After a few introductory remarks, he traced the events which led to the emancipation celebration, then the political situation was scanned, and expansion reviewed from the Pilgrim fares up to the present time. He then showed the progress of the event among the many good things he said, we especially mention this he said: " The Negro is turning to educate the hand as well as the head, and when they be more skilled laborers, labor unions will be compelled to unlock their persons, prejudice will be broken to extent, and Americans will for that there is a North,a South,a dark heart,or a white heart, but all become to believe and know they should, that there is but one was heart, the heart of the Ameri- an people". He concluded his remarks in an eloquent manner. aided the plaudits his auditors. All could be pleased to hear him again The Lake Shore railway company is preparing a pension system for its employs. "Oh Dear. It makes me tired," will never be heard all over this great country, for chocolates and caramels are to be admired in price. The Australian colonies are threatening to make reprisals upon American shipping for the cutting off their vessels from trade with Hawaii. American shipping laws prohibit vessels from using business between American ports. St. Joseph, Mo., has closed the account kept in the commercial club, which shows that $3.925.35 has been paid to Galveston. The Chinese minister in London has said that America is the only country strong enough to have taken such an initiative as she did when she stood against the German proposition. It is said that the British government has already been offered for underground mining rights in the Transalpine enough to go a long way toward meeting the cost of the war. The loss by the storms in various sections of Texas is estimated at a million dollars, exclusive of Galveston island. Fort Worth, Texas, had a flood last week, with a rise of 35 feet in Trinity River. The Cotton belt railroad track was carried away and the water was our feet deep about its station. All business had to stop. Frank P. Sargent was re-elected grand master of the Brotherhood of Automotive Firemen and his salary was raised to $5,000 a year. Associate Justice David J. Brewer, of Kansas, will deliver a course of lec- tures annually at Yale college. Jus- tice Brewer graduated from Yale in Brooklyn factories are substituting colt coal for anthracite. Soft coal processes have raised Half a dollar on the ton. BURNED at STAKE NEGRO OF COURSE. This Time It Is In Alabama. Cast a Vote as to How Theis Victim should die-Finally Decided upon Burning at the STAKE. Husband Touchedd the Match. Be Sure to hear him on the topics of the Day.The Ladies very cordially Invited. Come out every one, In the little town of Electric fifteen miles from its nearest station Wetumpeka, Ala., one of the most brutal and heineous acts of a ragging and blood thirsty mob of murders since that infamous, uncivilize and inhumane work of that howling mob in Paris, Texas, some years ago. This act of brutality was the burning at the stake of one Winfield Townsend, colored, at this little place. As usual he was charged with attempted assault. The news spread rapidly and soon the whole neighborhood was up in arms. All the stores were closed; the ginneries and saw mills shut down and every one joined in the sport of a "nigger hunt". The crowd divided, some scouring the woods near the scene of the alleged crime and others going to the penitentiary for blood hounds. The dogs were not brought to the scene until nearly dark. They were taken to where their victim was last seen and an exciting chase ensued. The dogs finally stopped at a tree in front of a store. The crowd, coming up soon, discovered their victim sitting on the limb of the tree. He was at once, roughly hauled down and preparations made to kill him Word was sent to the others that he was caught, and about 110's several hundred men had congregated, not to safely land the accused in prison or to convey him to any court of law where the formality of a trial, either impartial or partial could be had, but on the contrary, a rope was hurriedly placed around the neck of their victim, and one end thrown over the limb of a tree and hundreds of hand at once had hold and were eager and ready to swing this man into eternity without even the ferm of a trial. when suddenly a halt was made when some one suggested that the WICHITA, KANSAS, OCT. 6, 1900. State of Alabama must maintain a record of dealing with "niggers" equal, at least, to the heathenish and barbarish treatment which stands to the shame of the State of Texas. After a consultation it was decided that hanging was too common,too humane,so by a vote it was decided to burn their victim a live at the stake;the stake was made ready by some,while others securey bound him in chains,all being in readiness the husband applied the match;thus taking the law in their own hand,and thus avenging an alleged and unproved, legally attempted assault,by the commission of murder in the first degree Social Whirl in Pekin. The Westminster Budget remarks that winters in Pekin in the past have not been dull among the foreigners, and in support of the assertion quotes from the North China Herald as follows: "A French comedy at the British legation, where there is a specially built theater, is succeeded by a bal costume at the Russian, and that again by a concert at Sir Robert Hart's. Dinners follow one another aninterruptedly—varying from the strictly official function of the diplomatic corps to the jolly carousel of a students' mess, where speeches begin soon after the joint, stories with the cheese, and comic songs at 1 in the morning still find delighted auditors. Card parties, too, are many, increasing from the mild 'dollar and quarter' whist at the club to the 'ten dollar' limit and all-night poker parties in an attacke's rooms." To Hold Barrel Heads. Sometimes the smallest and simplest inventions are the ones which prove most serviceable and valuable. A recently devised contrivance has been made by J. E. Wilton of Minneapolis, which is so simple that the wonder is that some one has not thought of it before. The object is to make easier the putting of barrel heads in place and the holding of them there. Every one knows that a barrel head is one of the most rebellious things to work with and that it is apt to slip too far down on one side or the other at every attempt to put it in place. The little fixture here illustrated is a sort of hook of sheet iron, which hangs over the edge of the barrel by one end and at the other has a projecting part which holds up the barrel be on the lookout for such simple and valuable ideas. Sometimes fortune and fame are built on such small beginnings. POPE LIKES AMERICANS. Especially Their Handling of His Church in Their Islands. SAYS ARBHBISHOP IRELAND. London, Oct. 3.—Archbishop Ireland, who has arrived here from Rome on his way to the United States, in an interview is quoted as saying: "In one of the audiences which he granted me the pope said: 'We are well pleased with the relations of the American government to the Church in Cuba and the Philippines. The American government gives proof of good will and exhibits a spirit of justice and respect for the liberty and rights of the church. You will thank in my name the president of the republic for what is being done.' "When I repeated to Cardinal Rampolla (the papal secretary of state) my interview with the pope, the cardinal declared such statements were what he personally believed and knew to be true and that I was at liberty to repeat them to the American people. Furthermore, Cardinal Rampolla said that on no less than three different occasions petitions had been sent to the Vatican, in the name of the Filipino leaders, asking that direct, official relations be opened between them and the Vatican, but the Vatican has always refused to listen to such petitions, out of consideration for the American government." Catholic University Opening. Washington, Oct. 5.—The Catholic university of America opened for the coming scholastic year with the largest class of clerical and lay students ever enrolled by it. Nearly every section of the wester hemisphere will be represented during the current session. Besides the leading archbishops of the American hierarchy, nearly every bishop of prominence in the country has commissioned priestly students to take post graduate courses. Robbers in the Vatican. robbers in the vatican. Rome, Oct. 5.—Thieves entered the vatican, forced a safe and carried off securities worth 357,000 lire and 3,000 lire in silver. The safe belongs to the management of the apostolic palace which looks after the horses and carriages and the decorations of St. Peters cathedral. Evidently the burglar were well acquainted with the apartment and prepared for the theft. Thus far the investigations by the vatican police have been without results. Express Messenger Shoots. Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 5.—Two men held up the Kansas City passenger train on the Burlington road three miles south of this city at midnight. Express Messenger Charles Baxter shot and killed one of the robbers and his body now lies in the morgue in this city. He was about six feet tall, powerfully built, apparently about 45 years old and had black hair and mustache. The second robber was at work at the express safe and the shot scared him into a cornfield. Yellow Fever Feared in Havana. Washington, Oct. 5. -Private letters received from Havana indicate that much apprehension exists among the Americans there regarding the yellow fever, as the conditions grow worse instead of improving. Civilian employees in Cuba seem to be subject to the disease and in several government offices many have been stricken. There is yet no fear of the fever spreading among the troops. News Confirmed by Wm. Washington, Oct. 4.—Mr. Wu, the Chinese minister has received official confirmation of the issuance of an imperial decree degrading Prince Tuan, Kangi and other officials for their course in regard to the recent troubles in China. The information agrees with that contained in a dispatch received by the state department from Consul MeWade at Canton. The minister has heard nothing of the designation of officials reported by Minister Conger to act in concert in peace negotiations, but he has no doubt it is correct. Free Tuition for Puerto Ricans. Chicago, Oct. 4.—The trustees of the University of Chicago at a meeting decided to give free tuition to ten of the Puerto Ricans who wish to be educated in this country, provided their living expenses are furnished by public spirited citizens. This action was taken in compliance with a request from M. G. Bumbaugh, United States commissioner at San Juan, Puerto Eico. CHINESE FROM HAWAII. May Come to the United States Under Judge Estee's Decision. Honolulu, via San Francisco. Oct. 3. United States Judge Estee has rendered an important decision regarding the rights of Chinese to enter Hawaii. It was in the case of Ah Sing, who came here as one of the crew of the ship Challenge and was refused permission to land in Honolulu. He was brought before Judge Estee on habeas corpus proceedings. The judge decided that, having shipped from New York the Chinese had a right to land in any other American port and Honolulu is now an American port. The decision is regarded as highly important as bearing upon the question of whether the many Chinese in the Hawaiian islands have a right to land on the mainland. A clause in the Hawaiian territorial act declares that the Chinese in Hawaii shall not be admitted to the coast of the United States. This clause is believed by some to be unconstitutional, and the decision of Judge Estee is in line with that opinion. There are about 20,000 Chinese in Hawaii. New Concessions to the Orient. Mexico City, Oct 5.—The concession for building the Chihuahua & Pacific railroad has been formally transferred to the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway company. The stamps on the document amount to $6,000. The Kansas City and Orient will build from Kansas City to Topolobampo bay, now called Port Stillwell. The west coast of Mexico is highly interested in the building of this short line to the United States. Sonora and Sinaloa, two west coast states that will benefit most by the new railway, are advancing rapidly, not only in agriculture and mining, but in manufacturing; and many Americans are settled there. Carnegie's Library Gifts. Philadelphia, Oct. 3.—The latest revised statement as to Mr. Carnegie's gifts to libraries shows that during the past two years he has aided fifty-one libraries to the amount of $4,500,450, in the majority of cases the money being employed for buildings. His total gifts to libraries amount to $9,600,000, of which $000,000 has been given outside the United States. Lutheran Synod. Topeka, Oct. 5.—The Kansas district of the Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states convened in the German Lutheran church of this city and will remain in session until next Tuesday. Prominent members of the church from various parts of the United States will be in attendance. Prof. F. Pieper, of St. Louis, is president of the synod at large. Galveston Relief From Germany. Washington, Oct. 5.—The state department has received a draft for $500 from B. H. Warner, Jr., consul at Leipsic, which was contributed by the American colony at Leipsic, German firms and consular officers in Germany, for the benefit of the sufferers from the recent hurricane in Texas. Death of a Veteran Editor. Denver, Oct. 5.—C. E. Galloway, aged 80 years, died here from injuries received by being struck by a tramway car. He was believed to be the oldest newspaper editor in the United States. He had published and edited newspapers in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Utah. Galveston Orphana Adopted. San Antonio, Tex., Oct. 5.—The first lot of the 200 Galveston and coast country orphans which San Antonio families have agreed to adopt, arrived here and were given homes in well-to do families. Wreck in Oklahoma Guthrie, Oct. 2.—The regular passenger train, No. 448, John Rains, engineer, Ed Kitchen, conductor, jumped the track south of Waterloo. The smoking car was full, and, al though the clay coach and chair car also left the track there were no casualties except in the smoker. Two were killed and ten injured. The killed were Edmond Rowe, cattleman of Jonah, Texas, and Thomas H. Mayer, traveling man of Oklahoma City. Relief tains were sent from Guthrie and Oklahoma City. Rocr Immigranta Coming. Beer Immigrants Coming. St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 2.—Hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of Boers will emigrate from South Africa to the United States and settle in the North- west. Theodore Von Grecht, of Holland, who has of late years made his home in the South African republic, is in St. Paul to arrange satisfactory railroad rates over the Western lines. Mr. Von Grecht will bring a large contingent of Boers to this country in the spring if conditions are favorable. VOL. II. NO. 19 ALL WILL FOLLOW AMERICA Even Germany Likely to Adopt United States' Course. PROSPECTS MUCH BRIGHTER. Washington, Get. 4.—Favorable news has reached Washington from the European chancellories indicating that complete agreement as to China is within sight. The agreement will be on the basis of the propositions laid down by Secretary IIay in his note of July 3, and the subsequent notes treating on that subject. The accord of Russia with the United States is more complete than was anticipated at first, and the reports show that all of the European nations probably are placing themselves in position to take advantage of the opening made by the United States and soon will be ready to begin negotiations for a settlement with the Chinese government. The Russians have already given notice of such purpose, and while the text of the French note on this subject has not reached the state department, the officials are satisfied that this is correctly reported, and that France, like Russia, is ready to negotiate at once. The German government upon careful inspection of the plans, for a settlement projected by the United States, finds therein nothing inconsistent with the German aspirations. Therefore, it may be expected that Germany, too, will be prepared soon to join in this common movement toward a settlement. It may be stated that altogether, the prospects of an adjournment of the Chinese difficulty without resort to formal war are very much brighter. Dynamite Damages in a Well. Dynamite damages in a web Independence, Kan., Oct. 5.—As a result of a dynamite explosion that killed her husband, Mrs. Sedina Fleming has brought suit in the district court here against A. C. Darrow, of Fawn Creek, at whose place the explosion occurred. Several persons were at work digging a well, on the Darrow place. One morning, before going to work, Darrow placed a stick of dynamite which was to be used in blasting on the stove to thaw out. It is said that the other persons in the house protested against it, but that he left the explosive on the stove until an explosion resulted which wrecked the house and killed Will Roberts, a workman, together with his wife and child, and also George Fleming. Mrs. Fleming asks for $10,000 damages as a result of Darrow's carelessness. Large Supply of Pulp Wood. Bangor, Me., Oct. 5. - The timber cut in eastern Maine this season will be the largest in years. The cut in this section, it is estimated, will reach 160 million feet and of this, 40 million will go into pulp. The price of manufactured lumber is higher than it was last year. As a result of the large timber cut a number of paper mills in the state which have been idle several months, will resume operations. The Great Northern Paper company's mill is about to resume work. Thirteen Drunken Indians. Topeka, Oct. 5. — Poor Lo is helping out the good roads movement in Topeka. Thirteen Kickapoos came down from the Pottawatomie reservation to take in Buffalo Bill's show. They all got drunk and were locked up. They were fined $3 each. They had spent all their money for liquor and as a consequence had to go to work on the rock pile. They don't like the work and appealed to the chief of their tribe to come and get them out. Federation of Commercial Clubs. Federation of Commercial Clubs. Topeka, Oct. 3.—John K. Wright, president of the federation of commercial clubs of Kansas has issued a circular letter to be sent to all the commercial clubs in the state calling attention to the fact that exceedingly low rates have been offered by the railroads between eastern and Kansas points. In the circular he sets forth the object of the federation of the commercial clubs of Kansas is to secure immigration to Kansas and advises that the clubs now take some action. Dispense With Cattle Inspectors. Dispense With Cattle Inspectors. Kansas City, Oct. 4. At a meeting of the Live Stock Sanitary commission it was decided to dispense with the active service of the inspectors of cattle at Englewood and Liberal, Kansas, and all other points on the state line west of Kiowa. All trail cattle will be permitted to come into Kansas at above mentioned points without inspection, but must be accompanied with the affidavit of origin the same as in the past W. N. MILLER, Editor. 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The Search light is mailed every week in ample time so every one in the city can receive their paper Saturdays. If you fail to get your paper on Saturday you will greatly accommodate us, by notifying us at once. Republican Ticket. National. For President Wm.McKinley. For Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt. Congressional. For Congressman 7th.Dist. Chester I.Long. ,, , , at Large Chas.F.Scott. State. For Governor, W.E.Stanley. For Lieutenant Governor, H.E.Richter. For associate justice, W.A.Johnson For secretary of state, Geo.A.Clark. For Treasurer, Frank Grimes. For auditor, Geo E Cole. For attorneygeneral, A.A.Goddard. For Supt Public Inst. Frank Nelson For Insurance Commissioner, W.V.Church. County. For Clerk District Court, T.R.McCulley. For Probate Judge, Thos.C.Wilson. For County Attorney, O.G.Eckstien. For County Supt, J.S.Carson. For State Senator, John D.Davis. For Rep.70th dist. Henry Schweiter. For Rep.71st.dist. Chas.H.Luling. For Rep.72nd dist. A.M.Riechenberger. For Commis'n'r,city dist, J.C.Redfield. The Street Fair Wichita out did this year all previous attempts in her Street Fair. The Carnival was one of the best ever given any where in all it was a great success. And you talk about a crowd,the West has before known or seen such a tremendous multitude of human beings as that which visited this city on this occasion. Standing room on the street was a premium. The amusements offared were gorgeous and spectacular,and laden with the richness of a stupendous beauty and gala at tire. Thi parades were such rs can only be equaled,but not excelled. The carnival ball, given under the management of our popular young barber, J. R. Johnston, Wednesday evening proved to be all that we had predicted it would be, a grand and swell affair. The young people donated their refreshments to the benefit of the Home, which proved that they are truly popular and generous young people. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The Old Soldiers' Re-union at South Riverside park from 2-5 inst. inclusive was a marked success in every particular. Tuesday's program was excellent; Wednesday afternoon a great crowd of people visited the park and filled the large tent to overflowing. Brilliant and wideawake speeches were made and in the evening a large crowd greeted the speakers, who were Hon. John --- D. Davis, Department Commander W. W. Martin, of Fort Scott and Hon. George Alexander. A young lady from Butler county recited a grand piece. Thursday a grand program and a large crowd and on Friday a larger crowd than on any other day was present and greeted Corporal Tanner who was the principal speaker of the day. In the morning an Old Soldiers' class meeting, under the leadership of Captain Burgess was held in the large and spacious tent. Governor W. E. Stanley spoke Friday afternoon. As a whole the reunion here was a success in every way. Much credit is to be given to the most pleasant gentlemen of the committee and especially to Captain Burgess, through whose untiring labors can be greatly accounted the success of the occasion. God Hates a Wilful Liar. Then why shouldn't man? One of the most miserable, contemptible and dangerous beings to come in contact with on God's green earth is the wilful and malicious liar, the false tale bearer. They are to be shunned more than the poisonous serpent and to be watched closer than the sneak thief. It matters not whether this foe to good society, this spreader of evil and discontent and sower of falsehood, be male or female, the effect of their poisonous tongue is the same. Such is a certain woman who resides in the eastern part of this city. This specimen of the female sex, this enemy to peace and tranquility, this detriment to the progress of the Negro's unity here, has a tongue that is run as though by electricity. In her eager desire to carry on her seeming misrion of false tale bearing she has no select victims and no select subject, her main and only thought seems to be 'a gossip'. Truth to her is a vague idea; void of any meaning. And every time she goes and every where she goes, glib glab, glab glib, goes this loose tongue. Such a miscreant should be well known to the public, and it is the intention of this paper to throw the rays of the Searchlight upon them so they may be seen in their true light. The amount of devilment already done by this tale-bearer will possibly never be fully known; but suffice it to say, she has now caused more ill feeling among all classes with whom she comes in contact than any ten or twenty other persons in the city. Persons who are strangers meet each other as rank enemies, the result of the poison spat out by this queen of mendacity. If one half of the most highly respected and most refined citizens of this city, especially those with whom she attempts to associate most, knew the amount and nature of the 'gossip' spread by this 'bosom friend', it is quit safe to say, something would nndoubtedly "happen". However, we refrain from calling any name at this time or going further into details; but for further and fuller details notice carefully every subsequent issue of this paper. 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, Envelopes, Hand bills, Wedding, Invitation, and Calling cards, Statements, Posters, Dancing programs, in fact, anything in the printing line. Our prices, you will find as low, as the lowest. Our work as good as the best. Give us your next work. WANTED!!- Everybody in this vicinity to read THE WICHITA SEARCHIGHT,Rosa A.Surveyor. Ag City Locals You'll have to hurry if you want to attend the Big Ball to be given next Saturday night, to night,Oct.8th.at Peerles hall by Messers James R.Johnston and S.C.Collins.Everybody invited.The refreshments ara to be sold in the interest of the Childred's Home. The best of order preserved. Geo Young and family returned Sunday from their visit in Wapaka.Wis.,they report a nice time. Wm. Lawson arrived Sunday from Kansas City. Jno.Felix was up from Wellington this week. Sam Moore was in the city this week from Henuessey,O.T, Henry Burton of Wellington is in the city this week. Jno.Sherrills left Sunday Eve. for Fredricks,Kans.,where he has a situation as cook. Henry Holbort arrived Tuesday from the Territory. Rev.M.Copeland,Miss Daisy Bradford,Rev. and Mrs.J.H.Vanlue,Mrs Sam Anderson,Mrs. Patton, J. E. Lewis,wife and M.S.Jones were the able representatives of this city at the Baptist State convention held in Topeka last week. Wichita got her full quota at the official pie counter as the following will show: Treasur Rev.M.L.Copeland. State Missionary,Rev.J.H.Vanlue. 1st Vice Pres.B.Y.P.U.,M.S.Jones Organist,B.Y.P.U..Miss Bradford. Mrs.Perry Allen was in the city this week from Kingman. Jno.Jernnings was up this week from Perry. Andy Charles was in the city this week from Winfield. The friends of Hon. J. E. Lewis and wife most agreeably surprised them upon their return from Topeka last Monday Eve. A largely attended Surprise party awaited them on their home. Music for the occasion was furnished by two mandolin clubs.The party was the result of the labors of Miss Gertrude Johnston,and friends. Delicate viands of the season were served.A nice time was had. J.T.Chinneth the popular Main street barber has a neat and attractive sign and bicycle rack in front of his shop 200 North Main street. Hurt On the Street Cars. Mrs.H.Abernathy was quite pain fully hurt while out car riding on the Fairmount line with her hus band and son Sunday Eve. The accident occured by the car, which was running down grade at a high rate of speed,striking a defective rail at the Cnisholm bridge and running in the creek. The car was well crowded and in the consequent smash,Mrs. Abernathy was violently thrown against a seat. She has much improved. Rev.R.J.Johnston returned to his home in Great Bend Thursday. DRUNKENNESS CAN BE CURED —IS YOUR HUSBAND, BROTHER, FATHER, or any of your relatives afflicted with the Disease of Drunkenness? We have a sure cure which can be given with or without the knowledge of the patient. Send for particulars, enclosing 2c stamp for reply. Address, Dr.W.H, Saunders&Co. Chicago, tll The Only Way A Fascinating Romance by Alan Adair.... CHAPTER VIII.—(Continued.) Not the strictest purist on the earth could cavil at his writing to her. As he felt—that is, from his heart—so he wrote to her: when he was removed from the temptation of seeing Joyce, and when he might now and again hear from her. And as he sat in the corner of his carriage he thought he saw a familiar My Own Joyce: I am breaking my self-imposed resolution to tell you that I am leaving England for Australia on the Condor, which sails next week. I cannot live this life any longer. Do you know I come out at night just to look at the house that contains you? There is no joy for anything, and I am afraid of breaking down under the strain. I must work, sweetheart; I must do something. Life is too hard. Joyce, I do not wish to see you again. If I saw you again I should never leave you; but I must hear from you to know if you are well, dearest. I ought to say to you that you should try and forget me, and be happy with some other man, but I cannot. It is tremendous selfishness on my part; but it would kill me if you were to look at another man. But it is not for that I am writing, but to tell you I am leaving. Your own ALAN. When Joyce received this letter she sat quite still for a little time. She felt as if her heart must break when she thought of Alan. She knew what his unrest meant; she knew that if it were possible that he could lay his head against her shoulder, and feel her hand upon his brow, all his troubles would vanish. But this might not be. Never again could they go through the agony of another parting, never again would they look into each other's eyes and see what it was costing them to walk the path of duty—the only way for them. But she—she must look upon his face again. She would go down to Southampton, and then she would try and get a glimpse of his dear face, so that she could see for herself how he looked. She told no one of her project. It was not a wise thing to do, but it was a thing she must do. Veronica was resting in her room; the boy was with her. Now she had a nurse for him, and she had a pretty house and all comforts; but she looked more haggard than in the old days, when she eked out a miserable existence by teaching. Then there was something to live for, now she had nothing. She heard a tap at the door that made her tremble. Hutchinson had been a frequent visitor lately—since she had been prosperous. His visits always left her poorer and sadder. She did not mind the money, having a childish ignorance on the subject; but she did mind the way he spoke of Alan. She prepared herself for battle when she heard his knock. He came in, looking more bloated and excited than ever. Lately he had drank very heavily. Today he was sober enough but he looked more angry than he had done of late. "So that fellow thinks he is going to elude me!" he said, as he came into the room; "but he makes a mistake!" Veronica turned pale. She knew he was speaking of Alan, and that he was threatening him. "What do you mean?" she asked boldly. "Do you mean to say that you don't know that that precious husband of yours means to sail in the Condor on Friday? I dare say he wants to desert you, and to go off with that other woman!" "Alan would not do that," said Veronica, quickly. "However much he and she suffer, they will do nothing wrong." "I dare say he is a saint!" sneered Hutchinson. "Well, he will have a chance of going to heaven quickly, for I've sworn to do for him, and this is my last chance!" Veronica listened. Hutchinson had spoken like this before, and it had come to nothing; still, it was possible that he might be desperate now. He looked it, and if he meant mischief to Alan she must warn him. Not a hair of Alan's dear head should fall by this man's hand. Still, she knew that she must not let Hutchinson suspect that she was on the alert. "So he sails on Friday?" she said quietly. "From Southampton, is it not? He wrote to wish me good-by." "It will be a longer good-by than he knows of," said the man. "Lend me two pounds, Veronica." Veronica hesitated. He might be asking for money in order to kill her husband; but she had often lent him money before, so she rose slowly and went to the writing table and took it out. "I suppose he has made a settlement upon you?" he asked, with cunning leer. And poor Veronica, falling into the trap, answered. "Yes." "Then it's all right," he said, and went out. Veronica spraug up from her chair the instant the hall door clanged after him. She knew he meant mischief to Alan. She kissed her boy many, many times before giving him in charge of his nurse. She was always tolst to him out of her sight; but today she almost felt as if she would never look upon him again. At the same time she felt strangely happy, for it seemed as if at last she were able to do something for Alan. Alan had taken his seat in the train without thinking much of leaving England. It had ceased to be home to him; he thought he might be happier when he was removed from the temptation of seeing Joyce, and when he might now and again hear from her. And as he sat in the corner of his carriage he thought he saw a familiar figure pass. It was Hutchinson's clouch, but he did not think much about it. He pulled his cap over his eyes, and pretended to go to sleep; but although he kept his eyes shut no sleep came to him. Southampton, it seemed to him, was soon reached. He got out of the train and began collecting his belongings. He was turning to go when suddenly he heard the sound of a report and then a woman's cry. In an instant all was commotion. A woman had fallen close beside him—a dark-haired, slight woman. He rushed forward to help her up, quite unconscious then that the shot that had been fired was meant for him, and that the woman had intercepted it. He had a dim idea, too, that he saw Hutchinson slipping away somewhere; but he, as well as every one else, was occupied by the fallen woman. His were the arms that helped her up, and his were the eyes that recognized Veronica. "My God!" he cried. And when they said "Do you know her?" he answered "Yes, and the shot has killed her was meant for me!" He carried her to a room near, and when he laid her down she opened her eyes and smiled. "I am so happy," she said, softly. "Alan, I never thought to feel your arms round me again." "Veronica," he said, remorsefully. "I would gladly have given my life if this had not happened!" "I know it," she said, "but think of me for one instant, Alan. You see, I love you, darling. I am dying, so that it does not matter, and my life made you unhappy. By dying for you I make you and her happy. It is the only way, Alan—the only way." "But, Veronica——" he urged. But she would not let him speak. "I don't think I have long, dear. Let me die like this in your arms, my head upon your shoulder—so. You think I'm pretty still, don't you What was I saying? Oh, that it will not matter, except for the boy. But I know you and she will be good to him. I should have liked to have seen him just once again. You know Hutchinson swore he would be revenged on you, and so I followed him; and when he fired at you I throw myself between. I was so happy, Alan, dear. The happiest moment of my life was when I felt that I might die for you." "Veronica," he said, touched to the heart, "I don't deserve it—indeed I don't!" "You see," she went on, "I made you so unhappy by living—it is the only way." And when the doctor came a few moments after Alan could see there was no hope. The bullet had pierced her side, and she was bleeding internally. She fell into a state of semi-consciousness; but towards midnight she opened her eyes suddenly. "Kiss me, Alan," she said, "and love my boy." And whilst his lips touched hers her spirit passed away. Joyce, waiting at the docks for a glimpse of the man she loved, saw the great vessel glide out to sea without him. Something must have happened to delay him, she thought! Full of fear and anxiety, she returned home, wondering what had detained him; but the next day she had a telegram with these words: "Veronica died last night. I am coming at once." And then she knew that something serious had occurred. Alan came to her, chastened, grey-haired; but still Alan. And when he told her the simple, touching story of poor Veronica's self-sacrifice and death they wept together. And Joyce resolved then and there to be a good and loving mother to Alan and Veronica's boy, which vow she nobly kept. Indeed, there was nothing stepmotherly about Joyce, and she could say truly that she had had nothing but pity for poor Veronica, even whilst she was keeping Alan and herself apart. Alan lost no time in marrying Joyce again. "They had suffered so much," he said, "there was no need to prolong their suffering." Now, indeed, their life is the ideal life of married people, whose strong love for each other is not stronger than their love of duty, and who did not scruple to sacrifice everything they loved best for what they knew to be right. And as for Veronica's boy, he is like Joyce's own. Indeed, if anything, she spoils him more than her own children. "His mother saved your life, dear," she said once, in after days, when Alan exposulated with her, "and he is a dear boy, and he is yours, so you see I have three of the most excellent reasons for spoiling him." Hutchinson was never seen again. There was a hue-and-cry after him, but he was never found. Whether he knew that the shot meant for Alan had been received by Veronica no one could tell. He disappeared, and Joyce and Alan were glad that it should be so. They had suffered so much that they wanted a little peace. Most of all, they did not want revage. 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Dr. Stone is a young man, enthusiastic in educational work. Although only 33 years old he has won wide recognition by his learn- college as vice president from 1892 until his election to the presidency last July. Dr. Stone is a young man, enthusiastic in educational work. Although only 33 years old he has won wide recognition by his learning and his progressiveness. He was graduated from the Massachusetts Agricultural college and later studied at Gottingen, where he received a doctor's degree. From Boston university he received the degree of bachelor of science, an honor earned by his reasearches in chemistry. After completing his studies in Germany Dr. Stone was for a time connected with the chemical department of the University of Tennessee. In 1889 he left the Tennessee university to accept the chair of chemistry at Purdue university. Dr. Stone is a great favorite with the students at the Indiana college and the opening of the institution will bring him enthusiastic greetings from the members of his old classes. Hero of Big Riots. Police Lieutenant Edward J. Steele of Chicago, who died suddenly the other morning, took a prominent part in suppressing the Haymarket riot, his company being at the head of the column that advanced to disperse the anarchists. His clothing was riddled with bullets and he injured his wrist in clubbing one of the rioters senseless with his empty revolver. Lieutenant Steele was out for two days EDWARD J. STEELE. and two nights, and nine of the twenty-four members of his company were seriously wounded. Defends Her Works Sarah Grand, the novelist, who is engaged in a sharp controversy with an English clergyman as to the effects of her stories upon the minds of the young was born in Ireland. She began writing at the age of 11 and at 16 was married to an army officer with whom she traveled in Ceylon, China, Japan and Egypt. Her contributions to periodicals were at first re- Miss Grand. young was born in Ireland. She began writing at the age of 11 and at 16 was married to an army officer with whom she traveled in Ceylon, China, Japan and Egypt. Her contributions to periodicals were at first returned with unfailing regularity, but she refused to be discouraged and kept on sending manuscripts to the publishers until they were compelled to give her a hearing, "Ideala," her first important work, was published her own cost, while "The Heavenly wins," perhaps her most successful effort, had to wait three years for a publisher. Sarah Grand's position in contemporary English literature has been the subject for much controversy. She has many friends and many enemies. Her real name is Mrs. Chambers McFall. Bryan's Home Run Hit. Back in the '80's when William J. Bryan, the standard bearer of the Democracy, was a lawyer at Jacksonville, III. he was a baseball enthusiast and lingered to a club. re. the baseball club of Morgan county bar. Recently this fact was brought to light by the finding of John W. Springer, one of the leading citizens of Denver, of a faded photograph, showing Mr. Bryan in the uniform of a ball player. Speaking ```markdown ``` costume, 1884. Springer says: "The picture of Mr. Bryan was taken after the club had participated in a vigorously contested game, one of a series of charity games played at Jacksonville, in the summer of 1884. The day the picture was taken, Mr. Springer recalls that the club of which Bryan was pitcher and himself catcher had been victorious over a team made up of the best players among the town store clerks. He also recalls that victory was pulled out of defeat in the ninth inning by Bryan's home run hit." 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Catarh that buying Catarh Care can be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cenney & Co. Testimonial free. Sold by Dr. Drugs, prices 75c per bottle. Hospital bulletins contain the news of the weak. Every man who isn't prominent imagines he will be some day. Red Cross is the best Ball Blue the world knows. Large package 5c. The deaf mute should never be lonely. When there's no one around he can talk with his fingers. Stung by a Centipede. Mrs. Thos. Saunders, Bluffton, Tx., was stung by a centipede. A doctor was sent for, but before he arrived some sensible friend wet a piece of brown paper with Morley's Wonderful Eight and applied it to the wound. The doctor said his services were not needed, for the poison was neutralized or killed by the Wonderful Eight. Mrs. S. did not suffer from the wound. Sold by agent in every town. Everything may come to the man who waits—except another man who owes him money. 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The sudden and frequent changes they make from hot to cold atmosphere often bring on diseases of the nervous system. One man so employed in an eastern state recently had fifty convulsions in a single day. The trouble puzzled the physicians until they discovered that the man's nerve center was shocked by coming out of the cool earth to the hot sun. Irrigation Destroying Fish Irrigation is destroying many fish in the rivers of Nebraska. Some time ago a dam was put in Shell creek, near Schuyler. The entire flow of water was cut off and subverted to the adjoining field, leaving the creek below to run dry. No water was left below the dam but small pools, and thousands of fish were killed on this account. People went into the small pools and threw out ten and fifteen pound fish of all kinds with pitchforks. The finest kind of cat, bass, etc., were secured. Read the Advertisements. You will enjoy this publication much better if you will get in the habit of reading the advertisements; they will afford a most interesting study and some excellent bargains. Our advertisers are reliable and send what they advertise. The duelist's aim is at the point of honor. Eat What You Like. When you take Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial, for then, dyspepsia, indigestion, heartburn, foul breath, dizziness, and the long train of similar troubles will disappear and your cleansed and awakened system will demand food. Sound digestion and sound appetite go together, and both follow the use of this time-tried remedy. Sold by agent in every town. W it is a diom in the rough that is poised by advers ty. LOW RATE EXCURSIONS. Vla Missouri Pacific KY., and Iron Mountain Route. To points in the West, Southwest, and Southeast, at all-half-rates (plus $2.00) for the November 4th and 18th, October 2nd and 15th, November 4th and 18th, and December 4th and 18th, 1900. For all information, land owners, etc., and agent of the above lines, H. C. Townsend, G. P. & T. Agent, St. Louis, Mo. You will observe that men who pose as fancy whistlers seldom amount to much. WINCHESTER GUN CAM Tells all about Win Send name and address on a postal ne WINCHESTER REP 120 WINCHESTER AVENUE Earthquake Observations. At the Seismological Observatory of Quarto, near Florence, observations of more than 170 earthquakes were made in the year beginning November 1, 1898, and ending October 31, 1899. "I could'nt Sew another Stitch to Save my Life." A gorgeous costume flashed beneath the brilliant lights of a ball room. The queen of society is radiant to night. The nervous hands of a weak woman have toiled day and night, the weary form and aching head have known no rest, for the dress must be finished in time. To that queen of society and her dressmaker we would say a word. One through hothouse culture, luxury and social excitement, and the other through the toil of necessity, may some day find their ailments a common cause. Nervous prostration, excitability, fainting spells, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and strength, all indicate serious trouble, which has been promoted by an over-taxed system. For the society queen and the dressmaker alike, there is nothing so reliable as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore strength, vigor, and happiness. Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, 49 Union St., Salem, N. J., writes: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: I feel it is my duty to write and tell you how grateful I am to you for what your medicine has done for me. At one time I suffered everything a woman could. I had inflammation of the ovaries, falling of the womb, and leucorrhea. At times could not hold a needle to sew. The first dose of your Vegetable Compound helped me so much that I kept on using it. I have now taken six bottles and am well and able to do my work. Also a veil and dress, no bad effects from it. I am thankful to the Giver of all prosperity, and I cared suffering women. I recommend your medicine to every woman troubled with any of these diseases." Mrs. Sarah Swoder, 103 West St., La Porte, Ind., writes: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM—It gives me great pleasure to tell you how much good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me. "I had been a sufferer for years with female trouble. I could not sew but a few minutes at a time without suffering terribly with my head. My back and kidneys also troubled me all the time. I was advised by a friend to take your meds. I had no trouble, but decided to try it. After taking the bottle I felt better. I continued its use, and by the time I had taken six bottles I was cured. There is no other medicine for me. I recommend it to all my friends." deposited with the National City Bank, of Lynn, Mass, $5,000 which will be paid to any person who was published to the above testimonials are not genuine, and were published before obtaining the writers' special permission. -LYDIA E. PINKHAM MEDICINE CO. enough. A trial soils them. I pay freight. Circu- ars free. C. E. BOSI. 438 Clean St., Lincoln, IA. Sawyer's Pommel Slickers THE REASON MOVE W. I. D. $25.00 and $5.00 shoes are sold along other mall areas THEY ARE THE BEST FOR MEN. THE BEST Made of the best imported and American leather. The work manufacture is superior to any other quarter and $5 shoes of other makes. They fit like new two pairs of other shoes at the same price, but have no rep- tails. They are meant to be your friends they please everybody that wants them. SHOE Your dealer should keep them; we give one dealer. # Waterproof Sawyer's Excelsior Brush afford complete protection to both rider and saddle. 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