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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER. Bankrupt Goods Bargains in all merchandise If you want goods at Cheap Price BROTHERS Spot Cash Job Lot We can give you best prices of a only buy Bankrupt Stores; by doing of Wichita and surrounding Conn cannot do Don't Fail to come and If you want goods at Cheap Prices you want to go to STANLEY BROTHERS Spot Cash Job Lot Store. We can give you best prices of any house this side of the River. We only buy Bankrupt Stores; by doing so, we are able to give the People of Wichita and surrounding Countrys, Bargains that Regular Merchant cannot do Don't Fail to come and See Us before you buy. Remember the Place .... Stanley Bros. 418 East Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Tillman again on the Negro. Mt.Olive Court Held Their Annual S A.M. E-church S Pitchfork Tillman still continues in republican Illinois to defend the disfranchisement of the Negroes of his state. In Kewana he deliberately said: "I told you that we stuffed the ballot boxes and shot the 'niggers'. And we do not deny it. What was this in comparison with the 'coon' government which we have been suffering, by which we were at the mercy of the Negroes who did not know enough to go to the marketplace and back? In our county the Negro majority was 2,600, and we beat them by on 3,800 votes. (Laughter) The conditions demanded it of us. Now make the most of it. Are we to allow you people of the north, with your fanaticism on the subject, to make us submit to that which degrades us to the plane of mongrels? So we'll see you and the damn niggers in hell first." How can Colored man, who has one drop of race pride about him, support a ticket, whose main promoter speaks thus of the race? The above is the kind of talk all Colored men who supdorts Bryan or any part of the Democratic ticket has to swallow. The Rev. D. C. Greene, a missionary in Japan, says that the religious drift in Japan is toward pantheism. Ira D. Sankey has been making a retrial tour of Ireland, and receptions in his honor have been frequent throughout the island. Bishop Sbarretti of Havana is expected to arrive in this country soon, accompanied by a number of students for the Catholic University in Wash- ington. It's difficult, In fact IMPOSSIBLE, to tell you about all the good things we have in stock. There is no better Grocery in Wichita Every Day. Mt.Olive Court No.9 Held Their Annual Sermon at the A.M.Echurch Sunday. Mt. Olive court No.9, Heroines of Jehrico.one of the ladies auxilaries of the Masonic order,held annual sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday. The Court made a most complimentary showing, and the ladies all dressed in white with white gloves,the brothea members with white aprons and white gloves,all with their collars of regulation colors,indeed presented a majestic and royal appearance. Although the weather was drisley and muddy there was quite a crowd of spectators to greet the Court when they came marching in.Among the spectators were Mrs.M. E. Banks, Most Ancient Matron of the Eastern Star chapter and several members,and H.Abernathy,Worshipful Master of Arkansas valley lodge No.21,and a host of MasterMasons The presence,of these great lights in masonry gave the whole the appearance of a masonic leveefast. The sermon was preached by Dr.A.C.Terrill,pastor,and the services were begun by scripture reading and songs. Dr.Terrill took his text from Exodus 34th.chap. 24th.vrs.: "Enlarge thy borders." his discourse was master,and quite appropriate for the occassion. He begun at the birth of the Court and tenderly,yet impressively and instrutively,led his hearers to the present.The music was furnished by the excellent church choir. The following turned out: Owing to the sickness of Mrs,Myrtle Glover,Most Ancient Matron,Mrs, Josie Abernathy,Senior Matron,presided.Other officer,Most Worthy Joshua,Ben Wilson,Court Treasurer,Mrs.L.Adams,Court Secretary,Mrs J.E.Lews,Inner Gate Keeper,Mrs.L.Alexander,Directors,Jas,Jackson,Ed Miller,H-Abernathy,Outer Gate Keeper,Mrs.Neeley.Members,Mrs.Mary Abernathy,MrsJ.S,Jaekson,Mrs Syl Anderson,Visiting sisters who turned out,Mrs,L.G.Terrill of and Mrs.W,N.Miller of Mary Magdeline No.5,K.C.Kan. Read The Whiskers on His Heart. From the Chicago Times-Herald. It is triumphantly announced by some the Democratic papers that Mr. Bryan shaves every Day, Oh, well, he may put on a bold face, but at heart he is a Populist just the same. WICHITA, KANSAS, NOV. 3, 1900. INCREASE OF 21 PER CENT. In the Forty-Five States and Seven Territories. Washington, Nov. 1.—The official announcement of the total population of the United States in 1900 is 76,295,220 of which 74,027,907 are contained in the 45 states representing approximately the population to be used for apportionment purposes. There is a total of 134,158 Indians not taxed. The total population in 1890, with which the aggregate population of present census should be compared, was 63,069,756. Taking the 1890 population as a basis there has been a gain in population of 13,225,464 during the past ten years, representing an increase of nearly 21 per cent. Following is the official announcement of the population of the United States. In the figures the first column represents the census for 1900 and the second for 1890. Arkansas.....1,311,564 1,128,179 California.....1,485,653 1,208,130 Colorado.....539,700 412,108 Illinois.....4,821,550 3,826,351 Indiana.....2,516,462 2,192,404 Iowa.....2,251,829 1,911,896 Kansas.....1,469,996 1,427,036 Missouri.....3,107,117 2,619,184 Nebraska.....1,068,901 1,058,910 Texas.....3,048,828 2,235,523 Wisconsin.....2,068,963 1,686,800 Many people will compare Kansas and California and be surprised. Of the territories the following are here given because of their greater interest. Hawaii.....154,001 89,000 Indian Territory.....391,960 100,182 New Mexico.....193,777 153,593 Oklahoma.....209,245 61,834 Hawaii..... 154,001 ..... 89,900 Indian Territory ..... 301,960 ..... 100,182 New Mexico..... 193,777 ..... 153,593 Oklahoma..... 308,245 ..... 61,834 There are 84,400 persons in the service of the United States who are stationed abroad. Of Indians on Indian reservations, except Indian Territory, there are 145.282; Indian Territory having 56,633. Bulletins will be issued shortly for the various minor civil divisions in the different states and territories as fast as possible. The entire number, it is hoped, will be ready for the public use before January 1. The early completion of the tabulation of the population of the states enables the census office to submit the figures to congress as soon as it convenes in December, thus giving that body the information necessary to d spose of the question of re. apportionment of representatives at the coming session. The cost of the administration of the census bureau up to this date, including the expense incident to the preliminary work, as well as the cost of the enumeration and supervision, is $6,361,961, of which over $4,000,000 has been expended for supervision and enumeration. The bulletins thus far issued have been given to the public almost a year in advance of those given out during the last census. Christmas Presents to Soldiers. Christmas presents to soldiers Washington, Oct. 31. Although the quartermaster's department of the army will forward all Christmas packages intended for soldiers in the Philippines, it is not encouraging such shipments for the reason that unless the law is changed a large majority of the troops in that country will be on their way home by the Christmas holidays or soon thereafter. These Christmas packages are transported free of charge. Persons intending to take advantage of this privilege will have to start their packages at once, as it will take at least five or six weeks to distribute them at various points where troops are stationed. The Sherman Estate. Washington, Oct. 20.—It is estimated here that the estate left by John Sherman is worth approximately $2,000,000, somewhat less than half of which is in securities and the remainder in real estate, mostly in Mansfield and Washington. The securities are said to be gilt edged investments with good paying incomes and consist among others of Western Union, Fort Wayne, Northern Pacific and Washington street railway stocks and bonds. Buddhist's missionary Work. Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 2. The recent arrival in Yokohama of some sacred relics from Siam was made the occasion of a demonstration of devotion to their faith. The roads over which the relics were borne were covered with cloth, which was afterwards sold in small pieces at more than ten times its value, realizing over 62,000 yen. They propose to collect 1,000,000 yen and to erect a grand building as a repository for their treasures. The Following are Among The Speakers: Lieut.W.A.Bettis,23rd.U.S.Vols.,Dr.M.L.Copeland, Rev.H.F.Frazier, Attorney W.N.Miller, Hon.Jas.L.Harper and others. Plantation Songs and melodies led by the Famous Turner Sisters. Music-Prof Fisher's Band Arkansas City. Mrs.C.J. Williams was up from Newkirk O.T. visiting her mother Mrs.Toms Sunday. Rev.Garnett who has been holding services to the 2nd.Baptist church left for his home in Newthn, Wednesday. Mrs.Sarah Kenp arrived from Newkirk, last week on a visit to friends. Miss Marshall is able to be up. Rev Garnett of Newton is expected to officinate at the 2nd Baptist church beginning Nov 4th Mrs.Woods of Winfield is in the city. Quite a nice time is reported by a num ber of young people who attended a hollow ceun party Wednesday on Main street. Prof Edward Thompson will give an exhibition in the city on Nov 19 to 21st. On the 19th at the Baptist church,on 21 at the Methodist church,Watch the date. Mr.and Mrs McGinnis were the guest of Mrs W E Jones Sunday H Washington returned Tuesday from his visit in Gurthrie,O.T. Are you a Sub scriber to the Searchlight? Cherryvale, Kas. Mrs.Carl Bailey came in from In dependence Sunday. Several of the young ladies and gentlemen attended the party Sat urday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs-Hooks.Quite a num ber came in on the evening train. Mrs.John Smith came in from K.C. Tuesday morning. Louis Smith and family will move to their new residence on west 3rd.street soon. The marshall had to guard Democratic Lacey on the street after his speech Monday night.The boys say that they would like to get one whack at him. Freddie Smith is mending fast. The Literary Society was fine and well attended Friday night. Thos. R. McCulley republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court is a wide-awake, up-to-date, successful business man and will make a good district clerk.Vote for him.You'll never regret it. John D. Davis,the Republican candidate for State Senator was born in Schuyekill county, Penn. At the age of 8 years, he began working in the coal mines and continued at that kind of work till he was 19 years old. He attended the State Normal school at Luck Harven, Penn. for two years,after which he entered Hopkin's preparitory for Yale at New Haven,Conn.,while there he formed the acquaintanceship of a young Colored man by the name of Frank Chissley who worked in and around the institution for his board and tuition. This acquaintanceship and friendship between them still exists,as is shown by correspondence of recent date. Mr.Davis came to Kansas and located n this city in 1885 and has resided here ever since.The Republican party of this county gave bim the nomination for County Attorney three consecutive times. He served as county attorney from '95 to '97. In 1896 when Bryan carried this county by 73 hundred majority,Mr.Dyvis was defeated by less than'300. By reason of his knowledge of the law and his experience in the fields of labor and commerce he is especially adapted and qualified for the legislative office of State Senator.Vote for him. THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF The population of California is 1,485,053. Berlin celebrated the 100th birthday of Field Marshal von Moltke on October 26. The British have leased winter quarters for troops in Tien Tsin for $10,000 a month. Mayor Jones, of Galveston has been nominated for representative in Congress. Ten locomotives for the Cape railway in Africa have been shipped from this country recently. Massachusetts has 30 towns having 23,000 or more people, a larger number than any other state. Prince Christian Victors of Schleswig-Holstein, a grandson of Queen Victoria, is dead, aged 33. VOL.11. NO.23 [Picture of a man in a suit with a mustache]. Who will be re-elected succeed Himself. You make no mistake by voting for him. W. V Church, the Republican nominee for State Superintendent of Insurance, has been a resident of Kansas for twenty-five years. His home is in Marion, Marion County. He has been engaged in the law, land and insurance business and has served his Country for two terms as County Clerk, having on each occasion, been nominated by acclamation and elected by a very complimentary majority. When Governor Stanley was elected, the friends of Mr. Church in Marion County, and other parts of the fourth Congressional district, urged his appointment as Superintendent of Insurance. The appointment was made in Febry,1899,and in March,Mr. Church assumed the duties of that important office. He at once set about it to effect a general reduction amounted to about 20 per cent. of former rates and during the first year of Mr. Church administration of the Insurance department, there was a saving to the people of Kansas,of $250,000 00 in the cost of fire insurance. This was a remarkable accomplishment and one Wich Will be repeated each year in the future in the event of the election of Mr. Church. The office is no longer appointive, having been made elective by the Legislature. Mr. Church received the nomination for the same office by acclamation at the last Republican State convention, and we bespeak for him the earnest support of every citizen of Kansas Who blieves in an efficient management of an important State department. C. M. Cotterman, assistant superintendent of the railway mail service, with headquarters at San Francisco, has been selected as director general of posts in the Philippines to succeed F. W. Vaille, resigned. The percentage of population enrolled in elementary secondary and common schools in Kansas is 27.87; Oklahoma, 24.10; New York 16.94; Missouri, 21.18; Massachusetts, 17.21. The entire northwest experienced a heavy rain storm on October 28 and 29. La Crosse people believe they were in the center of the storm. Traffic on railroads was suspended. It is believed that $100,000' damage was done in La Crosse and vicinity, largely to washouts and loss of bridges on the railroads. Vote the straight Republican ticket next Tuesday W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post Office at Wichita Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday at No 239 North Main Street, up stairs RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. One year, by mail. $1 60 Six months, by mail. 75 Three months, by mail. 50 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Wichita, Kansas. [All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue]. Correspondents and agents wanted every- where. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. If you fail to get your pa- per notify us at once. 239 N Main st To Our Subscribers! There seems to be quite a number of misdeliveries, and delays in the delivery or this paper each week. 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. 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 Supf 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. Vote the full Republican ticket. The people of Sedgwick county can make no mistake by electing Hon.O.G.Eckstien as County Attorney.He is a good lawyer and a most esteemable gentleman. Vote for him.You make no mistake. The Democratic party of this county had little confidence in the ability of any Colored man here or in its own ability to secure the Colored vote of this county, so they sent to Kansas City and got a Mosos to lead this vote into the Democratic camp But their Mosos has, alas! found himself seriously liking in the power of successful pursuit and looking about him, he can find no Aaron to speak to the people, while he, yes, while he communicate with—headquarters. Then where is this Mosos, since his light went out? You can't tell, can you? There are certain gentlemen of color in our city who proudly and dignifyingly claim that they are not having anything to say" are not in politics this year" and consequently, are "not for or a gainst either party or any candi daae",but,they say, the Democrats Vote the straight pay them so much each week to "say nothing".Quite strange, eb? Of course they're "not in politics". Vote for Otto G.Eckstien. Had You Thought Of This? How the Democrats are Trying To The plea of the Democratic loaders is,that, the Republican party of this county has failed to give the Colored voters any recognition. Let us have a little talk on this subject and see who it is who has failed to reconize the Colored voters In this county te-day, the Democrats are holding all the county offices, save thre;they have the three county Commissioners.it is the duty of the commissioners to appoint all lebor janitors and keepers of all county institutions and do all the business for the county,yet how many Colored men do you find in this county who are holding positions under this democratic county administration?They can very easy see mote on their adversary's. oye, but are too busy listening at that self-fessed murderer and disfran chiser of the Colored race to see the big beam in their own eye. And what do they say now, they will tell you frankly that they consider your vote a purchaseable article, that is, by saying, they will pay you so much money to vote for them, but never, no never any position of honor or trust. It is a fact that no one dare deny, that all the position of trust or honor which the Colored people are holding in this city or county are the gift of Republican party; although the Republicans are holding less than one fourth of the offices in the whole county, yet they have not forgotten the black man. Take this city as an example, as you walk up our Main street either day or night, you find a member of our race as keepers of the public peace, in the city building we have representation and working for the city in various other capacities are Colored men working, through the good graces of the Republican party. We predict that a Republican success in this county this year will mean new avenues for the Coloreed men of this congy. It has never been one of the traditions of the Democratic party to elevate the cause of the black man, and who, with their past record, would seriously consider any change? Is it possible that any Colored man will so far forget himself, as to support a party whose principals are based on so low a plane, so low a principal as to even intimate that they have so little confidence in the manhood of our race that they boast, "we can buy all the 'nigger' votes we need", we appeal to the members of our race who places principal and manhood, before a few ill gotten dollars, to stand out on your manhood, and repudiate any man or party who directly or indirectly would insult you by of fering to pay you to vote for him or his party and therefore prove to the world that the Afro-American voters believe in the sanctity and sacredness of the ballot Vote for Cuas H Luling Bryan has fooled the Democrats twice and they nominated him for president,and he may fool them a gain;but he will never be wise enough to fool the American voters and get them to elect him. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 3rd.1900. Around Town. Billy Byan Will be crying After Nov.6th. With four years teachin' Again I am beaten For Bill McKinley's seat. Vote for Thos.R McCulley. Revised list of presents at the Waters—Howard wedding in addition to those mentioned on 27th. silk garment, Mrs A Adams, Pillow cases, J McAfee and wife, Silver card case, Hunter and wife, K C, Mo., Two cake plates, Rev.J, R.M.Curner and wife, 1 pr.mascols Miss Pauline Brown, Parlor lamp, Miss Cardie Morrow and L Hilbert, Sugar bowl, butter dish, spoon nolder, Mrs Anthony and daughter, Hutchinson, Kan, Salt and pepper stand, Mrs Warr, Enid, Okla. To the Public. It has been rumored over the city that I am trying io organize a society of ladies who do not have to work;to say whre the rumor be gun,I am nnable.However, I am proud to state that it is a false report. Mrs.Lizzie Henderson Mrs.H F.Frazier was on sick list Mrs.Columbus Hickerson who has been quste sick is convalescent The members of Arkansas valley lodge No.21 will hold a Masonic school of instruction every Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. beginning with next Sunday Nov.4th. All master masons are cordially invited. WANTED We want an apt boy or girl who desires to learn the printers trade. This is a golden op portunity tor right parties For further particulars call at the Searchlight office, 239 N.Main st. Remember the big Final Rally at Garfield hall Monday night. Dr.A.C.Terrill, W.A.Patton,J.W. Hall and S.E.Patton were pleasing callers at our sanctum this week. Prof Burl Fisher severely hurt his right hand by knocking out two front teeth from the mouth of a white bully who unprovokingly cursed him. Although Fisher hurt hishand, yet he gave this bully a mighty badly cut pair of lips and also minus two teeth, besides it will teach this white bully a lesson on the subject of cursing unoffending black men. No doubt this bully will remember this lesson for a long time, and in the future be careful. FREE TO INVENTORS. The experience of C.A. Snow & Co., in ob taining more than 20,000 patents for inven-ors his enabled them to helpfully answer many questions relating to the protection of intellectual property. This they have done in a pamphlet treating briefly of United States and foreign patents, with cost of same, and how to procure them.trade marks, designs, caveats, infringements, decisions in leading patent cases, etc., etc. This pamphlet will be sent free to any one writing to C.A. Snow&Co., Washington,D.C Send us all your news J.W.Hall is taking a much need ed ten days rest. The entertainment given by "That boy Tomnd the "Pull Backs" at the A.M.E.church Thurs day night was a Grand Success. Now that this is the last week of the campaign we will, beginning with our next issue,offer our readers something new and novel. Mrs.Myrtle Glover is on the sick list. READ!—We sincerely ask our readers to patronize the individuals and firms whose advertisements appear in these columns; by doing so,youhelp us togive you abetter paper each week. Tell them you read their 'ad' in THE WICHITA SEARCH LIGHT MY HALF SISTER XXX By ELTON HARRIS XXX CHAPTER IV.—(Continued.) It was terribly galling, but until she came of age there was no help for it. Well, the only thing to do was to make the best of things, and be as happy as circumstances would permit. But this was easier said than done; there was not a soul in Chalfont she liked or trusted, and time hung heavily on her hands, for she could not always be with the Anstruther's, even had madame allowed it, and no one else came near them. Madame, had she known it, was in rather a difficulty. She greatly valued the Anstruther's acquaintance, making a point of stopping to speak whenever she met them in Reverton, and hoping those who kept aloof from Chalfont would observe it; but, strange to say, she had forgotten Reggie, who, indeed, was not often at home, and now Kate aroused her suspicions she was much perplexed. She had her own plans for Mollie and if it came to a choice between them and the Anstruthers' friendship, she must reluctantly abandon their friendship. Mollie soon found the difference; she was never left alone for a minute. Was she going into Reverton, madame was going also, or Henri would accompany her; there was nothing he would enjoy more. "What do you think of Henri, Joyce?" asked Mollie the Saturday afternoon preceding Easter Sunday, when she had managed to evade both the Dubols, and, taking Kate to put a wreath on their mother's grave, had gone on to the White house. The White house was not so large as Chalfont, but it had a beautiful old garden, and the two girls were wandering up and down the sheltered paths, while Kate took a solemn, dignified ride on the old swing under the trees that had recalled to Mollie her childhood days. "He was very pleasant the few times he has been here," Joyce responded doubtfully, pausing to look at the yellow daffodils, the sweet-scented jonquils that lifted their heads from the dark mould. "But do you like him, Mollie?" "I am afraid not," said she, thoughtfully. "You see, Joyco dear, he acts so strangely. He pretends to me that he loves England and the country, and I know he loves nothing but his beloved Paris. Yesterday he insisted upon accompanying me for a country walk, and madam said nothing, though she was angry when Reggie went with me to get moss. I know he hated it, for he had on French patent leather boots, and really could hardly limp home; and then, as I was going upstairs, I heard him swearing awfully to himself as he pulled them off. But he paid me compliments all the time, and he tells me that he adores 'le sport,' but he does not understand a gun, and he dare not drive the chestnuts, I know. And—and I cannot help thinking that because I shall have money——" She looked at Joyce, wistfully, and Joyce not wishing to meet those sweet gray eyes at the moment, contemplated the daftodilis, while she rapidly turned over in her own mind how to answer. Reverton both said and thought a great deal about the inmates of Chalfont that it would be a great pity for Mollie to know. For good or evil she was unfortunately in Madam Dubois' care at present; therefore why make her feet more uncomfortable than was necessary. That Henri was paying court to the heiress seemed likely enough; her fortune would be a large one to a Frenchman; and that her own darling, handsome Reggie had more than a liking for the lovely, slender girl herself was equally true. Raising her eyes from the flowers, Joyce caught sight of both young men advancing towards them, and Reggie called out: "I have brought you a visitor, Joyce, Mollie, come and have a swing with the child, for the sake of old lang syne." They all turned back together to the spot where Kate was slowly swinging herself to and fro. But Joyce felt far from comfortable as she shed with the young Frenchman watching the half-sisters, as Reggie's strong, brown hand on the rope sent them flying up and down—Mollie's pink-and-white face like the spring day itself; Kate's flaxen curls floating on the breeze. It was a pretty picture enough of youth, and, perhaps, looking at two of the faces, of love. But Henri did not seem to appreciate it as he stood fiercely twisting his silky little black moustache, while his shap black eyes roved from one to the other, and his remarks grew fewer and fewer. "I shall have a swing put up in my grounds," announced Kate condescendingly, as they came to a full stop. "Mother had one made near the tennis-lawn," said Mollie, pushing back her rebellious curls, and fastening her hat. "Oh, that is not good enough," retorted the child, her deep-set gray eyes fixed on her sister with cool insolence. "Chaaf is my property." and I shall have everything done that I like." Reggie took his hand off the ropes with a muttered exclamation that sounded not unlike "little beast," and asked Mollie to come down to look at the tennis court, and as Henri seemed determined to go also, Joyce disregarded her brother's appealing eye, and watched them off, for she had noticed the sudden flush on Mollie's face. She knew how tenderly the girl regarded everything her mother had done, and in some wrath determined to have a word with the vain-gorious owner of Chalfont, whom, indeed, she would dearly have enjoyed shaking. Kate was looking after the retracting trio with rather a disconcerted expression, for her sharp ears had caught Reggie's remark, and she liked Reggie; her boasting had been principally to impress him with her importance. "Every one seems to like Mollet!" she said crossly. "I suppose it is because she is a L'Estrange; Jane and Harriet say so. Though I think it is horribly mean of the Reverton people not to call on us, and make such a fuss over her, for, as Jane often says, I am the heiress and mistress of Chalfont, and much richer than Mollie." "I will tell you why every one likes Mollie," replied Joyce, regarding the stylishly arrayed Little imp severely. "It is not alone because she is very pretty, but because she is always pleasant and sunny. Who ever heard Mollie say biting and unkind things on purpose to hurt people, or boasting about her possessions?" "I suppose you mean that I do." And Kate sat still on the swing, and flung her curls back with an angry gesture. "Yet Mollie has got some money, you know, or Aunt Clare would not make such a fuss of her. Harriet says that she is sure she means to marry her to Henri; I heard her. But Jane says that with my persition I ought to marry a title; and I intend to." And having delivered herself of these sentiments in her high childish voice she pushed the swing off with one thin, black-silk-stockinged leg. "Who are Jane and Harriet?" asked Joyce shortly. "My servants." "Oh! And when you marry this nobleman, suppose you have two dear little girls, you will naturally leave this property to the younger?" "Certainly not; that not would be fair. I should leave the most to the elder, or divide it." Kate had begun with lofty eloquence, then she caught Joyce's eye, and, being a very quick child, saw the pit into which she had fallen, and stopped abruptly. "You think Mollie has not been properly treated? The people in Reverton think so," she ended, below her breath. "That has nothing to do with us, Kate," Joyce said gravely. "But if you can see this, perhaps—though you are so young—you can also see how well Mollie behaves. She does not grudge you anything, though Chalfont was her home before you were born. She never says bitter things to you, yet who has the most reason? I wonder you don't love her!" Joyce never forgot the strange old look on the little thin face, as the child glanced at her after a dead pause. There was something both sad and weird about it; she might have been a hundred, with all the cares of life on her small shoulders, and looking at her Joyce remembered with a wave of compassion that she was but 10, and, if report said true, her life had never been as other children's. She had been a tool in her father's hands from birth; she was one in her aunt's now. Spoiled from policy, neglected from want of affection, left to the care of ignorant servants, who flattered her for their own ends and filled her head with nonsense, what chance had the unfortunate little heffress had? "Come along," she said, holding out her hand to the silent child. "I see my mother beckoning to us from the drawing room window; let us run and call the others in for some tea." CHAPTER V The White House was one of the most comfortable of homes; no dissension was ever heard there. The very servants, who had been in Mrs. Anstruther's service for years, seemed to share the prevailing harmony of contentment, and took a pride in serving the family faithfully. And Mollie could not but notice the difference as, after a somewhat quiet walk home along the country road that separated the two houses by about a mile, the gates of Chalfont had changed to behind them, and a morose-looking maid opened the hall door. No household could have been happy under Madame Dubois' tyrannical rule. Mollie had quite made up her mind to that; and also another point—namely: That both mother and son were to be kept at arm's length; that she was a L'Estrange, and could not—could not—stand them! And she had walked home in a fer- ment of indignation because Henry, after all the rebuffs she had given him, had actually dared to call her "Molee" before the Anstruthers and a few visitors who had come in, and assumed airs of proprietorship as he marched them home. So as Kate skipped off after the sulky-looking maid, she turned abruptly to the young man, who was lounging in the doorway furfely watching her with a faint cynical smile in his round black eyes. She was but a school girl, this young English mess, but she was adorably pretty, with a skin—ah, such lovely white skin—what would not Celestine or Lucie give for it! "Monsieur Dubois," she said gently, fixing her clear gray eyes upon his dark face, "now my half-sister is gone I wish to speak to you—to remind you that we are mere acquaintances, and to such I am not 'Mollie,' but Miss L'Estrange. I am sorry you have forced me to mention this. I hoped that you understood it." For a moment they stood facets each other, but her eyes never quailied before his; she had spirit and courage, this mere school girl, he recognized, yet a very evil look came into his face for a second ere he replied: "And why for not, mademoiselle you are my mother's ward, and that long-legged Anstruther he calls you what he please, doesn't he?" "The Anstrutthers are old family friends," she said hurriedly. "But it is not a subject to argue. I simply state my wishes, which I feel cure you will respect." "Do not be too confident," he muttered between his teeth. "It is possible that I may resent being treated worse than this other fellow—" "You have no right to resent anything, monsieur," she interrupted, with a haughty gesture. "I am alone here but I can appeal to Madame Dubols, as I am in her care." And she paused irresolutely as his mocking laugh fell upon her ear. "Bah, mademoiselle, she lives but for me!" he said, with veiled insolence. "I am master here." It was true Mollie's heart was beating uncomfortably fast; the prospect looked gloomy; but she had plenty of spirit, and Henri's whole manner was so detestable that her pride came to her aid and stilled her fears. "If I am not treated with ordinary politeness, and allowed to live in peace, I shall complain to my trustees," she retorted, with flashing eyes "Of no use at all," he returned, with a sweeping bow. Then, closing close and laying a small claw-like hand on her arm: "See here, Mol-lee, you are in my mother's power absolutely for two years, and she has an awful temper when opposed. You had better be friends with me. I, Henri Dubois, offe you my friendship." Mollie shrank from his touch, from the sound of his thin, false voice, with unutterable loathing, realizing, poor child! with terrible distinctness that, like the man in the parable, she had fallen among thieves; then she drew back, throwing up her head with a scornful jerk, while her knees trembled so much that she leaned back against the door for support. "You have again disregarded my wishes, monsieur." And by a greed effort she spoke firmly. "I have nothing more to say." And she went down the steps into the garden. Reasons of French Preparations. Lord Salisbury is not wrong when he alludes to the very unfavorable feeling toward England existing throughout the world, but to suppose that this feeling can lead to anything more unless England herself provokes it, especially to believe that this pretended explosion is to occur at any precise date, such as November of the present year, is simply idiotic and ridiculous. In any case we are sure of one thing that France at any rate is contemplating nothing of the kind, and in the present state of the world a coalition could not be formed against England without France. It is true that for some time past we have become accustomed to contemplate the possibility of a rupture with England, and we have even made definite preparations in consequence, but we have been compelled to do this by circumstances that were not of our seeking, which we have been very reluctant to take into account. Paris Journal des Debats. The Sustaining Power of Bananas. One of the most courageous marches ever taken was that of Col. Willocke to Kumasi. We hear that during the march from Kumasi the whole party lived on bananas. On one occasion they even waded shoulder high through a river for two hours. Does anyone want a higher test of endurance on a vegetable diet than this?-The Vegetarian. Supreme Beach Dignity Irksome. That the dignity of the Supreme bench is sometimes burdensome is illustrated by a remark made by Justice Brewer to a Washington official. The justice was about to take his vacation, and he said: "I am glad I am going to a resort where I can wear one galius, no collar, and roll up my pants." Flue-t Roads In World. Bermuda and the Bahama islands boast of the finest roads in the world. They are made of coral, and are as smooth as a dancing floor and never dirty. The coral is smoothed and pressed with rollers until it is practically solid. MUSEUM OF CHINESE ART Castle Hail 338 North Main street. Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month. Victing Knights in good standing Welcome Bert Glover, Chan. Com. S W. Fleming, K.of R. & S. ARKANSAS VALLEY LODGE No.21, Meets 2nd and 4th.Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing are Cordially Invited. PALESTINE COMMANDERY No.12. Wichita Kansas. J.T.Chinneth, Emininent Commander J.A.Roberson, Generalissimo. 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