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IS NEW PREMIER OF FRANCE. I Latest Kansas Events Receives Face Value for Stock. , Scott county was more fortunate than other Kansas counties In the dis posal of its old Missouri Pacific stock issued some years ago for the con struction of the D. M. & A. railroad. Fred Masch, the chairman of the WAk U u I. .i " . . . f wd St. Louis and conferred with the Missouri Pacific . officials concerning the stock. The D. M. & A. stock was exchanged dollar for dollar for Kan sas, Solorado & Pacific stock, and this, when the consolidation of the differ nt Missouri Pacific interests took place the other day, because regular Missouri Pacific stock and is Just as -valuable as any stock in the same amount held by George Gould or other stockholders. The stock held by Scott county amounts to $40,000. Tortured Boy to See Him Squirm. Murel Burkett of Newton was ar rested upon complaint of William M. Phillips, the charge against him being that of torturing the nine-year-old son of the latter. Burkett was fined $15 and costs, amounting to $24.75. The torturing consisted of pouring oil of mustard down the back of the Phillips lad, with no other end in view, appar ently, than to see what the lad would do when the extract came in contract with his young and tender skin. If the perpetrator of the so-called joke could derive any humor from the agonizing cries of his victim as the fluid trackled down his back, then his Idiotic attempt at being funny must have succeeded beyond hi3 fondest expectations. Trees Killed by Mysterious Worm A peculiar worm which is inclosed In a rough shell is causing the loss of many fine trees in the Missouri river bottoms east of Atchison. A large number of cedar and evergreen trees have already been killed, and now the pest has started to ravage the apple trees. A few of this strange species of worms are beginning to appear on the Kansas side of the river. These worms are new in this section; at least the Missourians have never noticed them before. John Vandrell, an Atchison, man, has a large apple orchard in the Missouri bottoms. The apple trees are loaded with fruit, but the apples will never mature if the worms continue to work on that orchard. Kansas Labor League Elects. The Kansas State Federation ot Labor held its third annual conven tion at Leavenworth. The following officers were elected: President, S. A. Bramlette, Scammon; first vice president, L. Waldaner, Atchison; sec ond vice-president, G. T. McKee, Pittsburg; secretary and treasury, D. T. Hockinson, Kansas City; sergeant at arms, R. C. Sallisbury, Osawato mie; ; fraternal delegate. Miss Z. T. Taylor, Topeka. His Conscience Hurt. Many years ago, a person now liv ing at Linn, stole a ride on the Cen tral branch between Linn and Portis. Of late the mere thought that he had cheated a corporation out of the fare has been bearing down on his con science and to lift the burder he mail ed 14 cents, the amount of the fare - withheld, to the superintendent, who has headquarters In Atchison. ; Figures on 1,000,000 Pheasants. R. r Hamilton, to whom were given two pairs of the Chinese pheas ants which the county put out last spring, says he saw two coveys of the "birds in the east part of the county. He stated that there seemed to be about a dozen to fifteen of the little birds with the old ones in each covey So there seems some chance that the pheasants will get a start in the coun ty. To Free Fairmount College From Debt The efforts of Dr. Thayer and the staff ot solicitors to raise the funds to wipe out the $36,000 indebtedness of Fairmount college are meeting with success far beyond their antici pations. Prof. Solandt and the others of the corps have now placed $20,000 of the fund to be subscribed and the balance is in sight and will be sub scribed before the opening of the fall term. Indian Educator to Coeur d'Alene. Russell Ratllff, who has been assist ant superintendent of the Haskell in stitute, the Indian school at Lawrence re ceived word from the commissioner of Indian affairs that he had been ap pointed superintendent of the Coeur d'Alene reservation In Idaho. He will leave to take up his new duties as soon as his bond can be arranged. Gypsum to Have an Alfalfa Mill. Gypsum is to have one of the 25 alfalfa mills to be erected by the Con solidated Alfalfa Milling company, -which has its headquarters at Newton. Jackson Is an A. H. T. A. Now. , Fred S. Jackson, attorney general, was elected to membership in John Brown lodge No. 99, Anti-Horse Thief association of Osawatomie at a recent meeting and will be Initiated as soon as he can make arrangements to be In attendance. Motor Car Club for Abilene. The Abilene Automobile club has 'been organized with these officers: C. M. Harger. president; E. H. -Forney, vice-president: J. T. Nlcolay, secre tary and treasury. A Kansas Tobacco Harvest. Recently the harvesting of Leaven worth county's first tobacco crop was begun In Salt Creek valley. Several farmers there have an acre of tobacco apiece. The first field cut was that of Gus Aaron. His barn has been re modeled so that It can be used as a curing shed. Great poles are put up in such a way that the "hands of tobacco can be hung on them. Six hands" are hung on each pole. Twenty poles were used in holding the first wagon load. There were 200 stalks cut for this one load. The stalks were nearly five feet high from the ground to the top of the leaves. The leaves are unusually large. Tobac co growers say Aaron has some of the finest tobacco they ever saw. Not Enough Children in Osborn County While other counties In this state are having trouble In getting teachers to take charge of the rural schools, Osborn county is having another diffi culty which is equally as distressing and threatens as much or more trouble In the future. It can not be said with any definite knowledge that there is a spirit of race suicide in this -county, but It Is a fact that some of the dis trict schools which in past years have been among the best In the county, have been closed because of the fact that there are no students in the dis tricts. Away With the Hitching Rack. The state board of health has re ceived a notice from Ness City that the county board of health had issued an order that teams cannot be hitched in front of any store in the county. The board made an investigation and found that the horses stirred up a great deal of dust and refuse and at tracted flies and that this dust and the flies was settled on foodstuffs In the stores. In Ness City all hitching racks have been torn down and the board is preparing to have the racks in other towns in the county removed. Ten Married Women of School Age. The school census which has just been completed, shows that Russell has 548 children of school age, 256 boys and 292 girls, of whom there are seven and six negro boys and girls, respectively. There are ten married women in the list and one married man, and there are three pairs of twins, all girls. The youngest school child on the list is Mary Dawson, born June 29, 1904, and the oldest, Robert P. Hulet, born July 12, 1888. The date of the census is June 1, which brings the Hulet boy within the age. Cost Per Pupil of High Schools. Some figures furnished by the Win- field board of education relative to the cost of schooling will probably be of interest to the members of other school boards throughout the' state. These figures show that last year the Winfield high school enrolled 234 pupils, whose schooling cost $3.92 a month each. Arkansas City high school enrolled 198 pupils whose cost for schooling was $3.69 per month each. The Burden high school en rolled 36 pupils and they cost $8.91 per month each. Manhattan's School Census. The school census of Manhattan just completed shows ' 1,656 persons of school age. Of these 1.566 are white, 89 colored and 1 Filipino. There are 820 male and 836 female. Of all this number, ranging in ages from 5 to 21 years, there were but two illiterates. There are among them 25 married women and 5 married men. In the past four years the number of persons of school age has increased 14 per cent. Buying New Live Stock. For several months past the officials of the dairy department at the K. S. A. C. have been scouring this and other states for pure bred dairy stock for the college dairy herd. The last legis lature appropriated liberally for this purpose and Professor Kendall, head of the department in using these funds in the way that will do the most good, and that Is to build up his herd with the best pure bred stock available. Frightened Three Horses to Death. During the parade of Hagenbeck's and Wallace's shows at McPherson three horses became frightened and when the drove of elephants passed the horses fell dead. It was supposed they might have died from the heat, but a veterinary surgeon examined them and pronounced each a case of being frightened to death. Alfalfa Mill at Cawker , City. The Consolidated Alfalfa Milling company of Newton is making arrange ments to erect an alfalfa mill at Caw ker City. Against Law to Swear. An ordinance just passed by the MorganvQle council makes it unlawful for a person to swear in the city lim its and it is likewise unlawful tor men to gather on the street and flood the sidewalks with tobacco spit. Clay Center's New High School Clay county is just completing a fine new county high school In Clay Center to be ready for school September 6. It will be one of the finest school buildings in the state, thoroughly mod- era in every particular. Aristide Briand Has Risen Rapidly to Foremost Place In the Euro pean Republic Paris. Aristide Briand, successor I to Georges Clemencean as premier ot the French government, was promot ed a few months ago from the office of minister of public Instruction and public worship to that of minister of justice. He was considered for some time the natural successor of Clemen- ccau In the event of that minister's suddenly relinquishing his leadership. M. Briand is one of be strongest men in French public life. In the opinion of many observers. He Is an orator of extraordinary power and persua siveness and has been in parliament Aristide Briand. only since 1902, thus winning his way to the top in the short space of sevea years. He started out in life as a lawyer In a small country town and when he went to Paris turned to journalism rather than law, becoming in course of time editor of La Lan- terne, one of the principal radical pa pers of the capital. Aristide Briand is 47 years of age. He has risen very rapidly from the ranks of politicians to a foremost place in the government. A few years ago he was hardly known, ex cept among the members of his own party, the revolutionary Socialists. He was appointed reporter of the church and state separation bill and soon became recognized as a high au thority on the subject. He aimed to draw up a bill broadly liberal in spir it, but devoid of fanaticism" and de signed to assure freedom of worship and of conscience. The result was his elevation to the post of minister of public instruction and worship in 1906. During the church and state troubles he appears to have acted with firmness and moderation and after the death of M. Guyot-Des- saigne, December 31, 1907, he was appointed minister of justice, retain ing the portfolio of worship. HEADS EDUCATORS' SOCIETY. New President of National Associa tion, James Y. Joyner, Hails From North Carolina. nDnvor lamps Yadkin Joyner. wTin wna olorted president of the Na tional Education Association at the AATit nn vontlnn in this citv. has been superintendent of public In struction in Nortn Carolina since 1902. He was born in Davidson coun- James Y. Joyner. ty N. C in 1862. educated at La Grange academy and the University of North Carolina, and began his teaching career as principal of La Grange academy in 1881. From 1889 to 1893 he was professor of the Eng lish language and literature in the State Normal and Industrial college of North Carolina and from 1903 to 1905 was secretary of the Association of State Superintendents of the Southern States. His home Is in Ra leigh. Time Thrown Away. "So ye've learned to play th' fiddle while away to college?" said the aged grandfather as the nephew, fresh from his alma mater, hurried into the kitchen to greet him. v "Tea." replied the enthusiastic youth. "I've been through all th scale books and most of the exercises and am now studying a concerto!" "Good!" ejaculated the old much pleased. "I presume ye learned th "Money Musk'?" "No, not that" "Nor th Turkey tat th Straw'?" "No." "Nor th' "Sailors Hornpipe'?" "No." "Then," said the old man, with transformed demeanor, "ye haveat learned th' first rudiments!" Circle Magazine. JivQAO SOLID For To be Known as National Corn; Exposition, Omaha. Over one hundred thousand million O 00. 000. 000. 000) ears of eorn were e-rown In the United States last rear. Over a billion dollars were paid for them. More than a million and a quarter extra dollars went into the pockets of the farmers for oorn this rear than ther received for the previous rear's crop. The reason for this mar be found In the fact that the people ot the United States are besinnins' to lean how delicious corn is and to realize its full food value. Kellos-a-'s Toasted Corn Flakes has placed eorn amonx the Indispensable Items of dally fare. The makers, therefore, are interested In the development of the Kins- of Cereals, and have decided to award a beautiful trophy lor the man. woman or child who can produce the best ear of oorn in two different seasons. fiiif m Holds a, of the Iowa State College, the rreatest authority on eorn in the world, will award the prize at the National Corn Exposition, to be held at Omaha. Nab, December 6th. to 18th. 1B0O. Two sintrle rules will covern the plan, and ther arer that you send your best ear of eorn to the National Corn Exposition. Omaha. Neb., before November 27. 1909: and that you are a member of the National Corn Association. Full particulars recardins which ean be had br writins to National Corn Exposition. Omaha. Neb. Tie a tar securely to your specimen and word It. "For the aeuoss- 'iropay contest, ana write your name ana aaaress piamiy. u yours is trophy for 1910. If you sucoeed again next rear or the rear following, the trophy all time. In other words, you must produce the best ear of oorn two different There will be no restrictions, Any man, woman or child belonging to the Association can enter. It will be open to every state to the Union. Prufinnr Hotd wtU Judge the eorn particularly on the basis of aualitr. The growing of mare eorn per acre is one object ot the award, bat the main purpose of toe founder of the trophy is for Increasing the Quality of Corn Used in Making Kellog'jf' TOASTED CORN FL'AKES The KELTLOGG Genuine Corn Hakes has this' Signature It Might Have Been. Knicker Hudson discovered the Hudson in the Half Moon. Bocker Probably he would hare discovered the Mississippi with a full moon. Ask Your Druggist for Allen's Foot-Ease. "I tried ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE recent ly, and have just bought another supply. It has cured my corns, and the hot, burn ing and itching sensation in my feet which was almost unbearable, and I would not be without it now. Mrs. W. J. Walker, Camden, K. J." Sold by all Druggists, Zoo. Severe. Samuel Gompers was talking in the smokeroom of the Baltic about a re cent newspaper attack on a rich cor poration. "It was a cruel attack." Mr. Gom pers chuckled. "It was as cruel as the Jonesville Clarion's paragraph about old Deacon Hiram Ludlow. This paragraph headed the Clar ion's obituary column. It said: " 'Deacon Hiram Ludlow of Frisble township, aged 82, passed .peacefully away on Thursday last from single blessedness to matrimonial bliss after a short but severe attack by Maria Higgins, a blooming widow of 37 sum mers. " Detroit Journal. LEWIS' "SINGLE BINDER." A Vi o ti I m n n aIoo. fioah fwnm tlia table, t'wrapped in foil, thus keeping fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar made of good tobacco Is the ideal smoke. The old, well cured obaccos csed are so rich in Quality that many who formerly smoked 10c cigars now smoke Lewis' Single Binder - Straight Sc. Lewis' Single Binder costs the dealer some more than other 6c cigars, but the higher price enables this fac tory to use extra quality tobacco. There are many Imitations; don't be fooled. There is no substitute! Tell the dealer you want a Lewis "Single Binder." They Were Good Mothers. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is quoted as saying that a woman's first duty is to develop all her powers and possibili ties, that she may . better guide and serve the next generation. Mrs. Stan ton raised seven uncommonly healthy and handsome children, says an ad mirer of hers, and the children of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe testify to the vir tues of the noted woman as a moth er. The eagle may be as good a moth er as the hen or the goose. Resiliency of Language. -"I say, we are down on our luck!" "Tea, we certainly are up against It!" TROUBLE IN ROYAL PALACE. Tidings Borne by Amateur Actor Suf ficient to Lead Hearers to Ex pect the Worst. The Shakespeare club of New Or leans used to give amateur theatrical performances that were distinguished for the local prominence of the actors. Once a social celebrity, with a gor geous costume, as one of the lords in waiting, had only four words to say: "The queen has swooned." As he stepped forward, his friends applauded vociferously. Bowing his thanks, he faced the king and said. In a high- pitched voice: "The swoon has queened. There was a roar of laughter; but he waited patiently, and made an other attempt: "The sween has cooned. Again the walls trembled and the stage manager said, in a voice which could be heard all over the house: "Come off, you doggoned fool." But the ambitious amateur refused to surrender, and In a rasping, fal setto, as he was assisted off the stage. b screamed: "The coon sweened." Success Magazine. GOLD SILVER the Best Ecr of Corn the Jtfi National CornTrophy ' To be Awardwl at the . Vanr people think we hare reached the point of perfection In Toasted Corn Flakes as it now is. Perhaps we hare. If you Daren't tried it. begin your education la "good things to eat" today. All grooers hare la. TOASTED CORN FLAKE CO Battle Crock. Ulca, GOT HIM! Gertrude The man I marry must be a genius. Bertie Thank heaven we have met! Your 'Salary. The universe pays every man in his own coin: if you smile, it smiles upon you in return; if you frown, you will be frowned at; if you sing, you will be invited into gay company; If you think, you will be entertained by thinkers; and if you love the world and earnestly seek .for the good that is therein, you will be surrounded by loving friends, and nature will pour into your lap the treasures of the earth. Censure, critise and hate, and you will be censured, criticised and hated by your fellow men. N. W. Zimmerman. Fitted for the Job. . The general consulted the topo graphical chart. "You understand, colonel," he said, "that this charge- on the enemy's fortification necessitates the most reckless disregard for hu man life?" "I understand, general," the colonel replied. "The forlorn hope that leads the movement will be com posed exclusively of amateur chauf feurs.". Getting at the Root. Fair Patient Oh, doctor, I'm posi tively all run down and I'm so miser able, I have that tired feeling all the time. , Physician No doubt. Let me see you tongue. -Cleveland Leader. Ready Tfc. " y- V L. iUU Cooked The crisp, brown flakes Post Toasties Come to the breakfast table right, and exactly right from the package no bother; no delay. They have body too; these Post Toasties are firm enough to give you a delicious substantial mouthful before they melt away. "The Taste Lingers." Sold fcrv Grocers. Made by POSTUM CEREAL CO., LIMITED. BATTLE CREEK. fllCHIOAN. AWARD r 6 to 18. 1909. juaseu we oes. you win set wo will become your property tar rears. The Newer Way. Many ideas in regard to women have entirely changed, and among the better and wiser changes Is that old thought that the women who were given to good works must needs be dowdy. It is undeniable that "good" women used to wear dowdt ness as a sort of hall mark of vir tue. As a matter of fact, dowdlness is merely a mark of bad taste and a sign of some lack in the mind. Wom en are no longer lacking in the wis dom that chooses pretty rather than ugly clothing, and those who do not make the best of their appearance are losing a golden opportunity of giving pleasure. Self-Made. "I might say to you, young men, that I am a self-made man." ."In what respedt?" asked an Im pertinent youth. "In this respect, if you must know," replied the orator. "I made myself popular with men who had a pull and thus obtained my present lofty posi tion." , A Financial Epigram. "H. H. Rogers," said a New York broker, "always advised young men to get hold of capital. 'He used to point out to them that without capi tal a man could do nothing, nothing. He used to pack this truth into a very neat epigram. " 'Fortune,' he used to say, 'can't knock at the door of a man who has no house.' " Her Intentions. "Do you think your sister will mar ry me?" s "If you keep comin'." "Have you heard her say anything; about it?" "I heard her tell ma that It you didn't stop comin' here so often she'd make things unpleasant for you." The Exempts. "Why are all women ro anxious to get rid of freckles?" "Some of them aren't; bat thee don't have freckles." of