The Woodson Republican from Yates Center, Kansas • 5

RUGS! RUGS! RUGS! $1.00 per Year, in AdTanee. PubliaDed rnry Tujrrd.r Burning, at KDp-. Until January 1st wa will offer you Thanksgiving services were held in sevetat tbe churches last Tburtdiy. There wis a turkey hoot at the Santa Fe stock yards Thanksgiving day. Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Cooper spent Wednesday with Dr. J. L.

Jones tnd wife. A dines at Jesse Richard' io. Liberty pleased tbe yonng folk of that vicinity. Mis Sadie Baker, who Is attending school at Lawrence, cime boms to eat ber Thanksgiving dinjer. Mr.

Want ate Thanksgiving turkey at the residence of Hogh Brady In this city. Jim Dawson, who has tbe contract for erecting the Ashley building, waa laid np with hives the fore part of.the week. A leU'r from Mr. Cro'baw state that tbey reached St. Andrew Bay, Florida, In a fins lino of MOQUETT, SWYMA, SHEEP SKI1T 22,.

-R, TIMS TABLE. Mo. Pc V. T. I.

W. Division. 3 jKTU UK HAST UNO. K.usa Ct' Miil mm EiDrtss, dai'v, arrives a. p.

id. and 'rc cuy Mail ud Exprcs Ib.Vca daily kl a. lu. SOITH OK WPeT B3LND. City Mall Exjreta leaves dally ol p.

m. luUcpeudeace Express leaves at 3:10 a. m. Ft. YY.

YT. DiTlsIon. BAST BOUND. St. Louis Mail and Express leaves dally at 3:40 p.

m. WBST BOOKD. St. Louis Mail and Expre.a, daily, arrives at 12:01 p. m.

and leaves at 12:25 p. m. Wichita and Anthony Expreea leaves daily at 3:15 a.m. W. F.

McCullocqh, Agt. AND PINE PUR safety and have gone to house keeping. Yerrlly, thee are "dry timet" In Tate CARRIED. Harris Dickirsok. At the residence of the bride parents, Mr.

aad Mr. J. M. Dickereoo, la tbe city of Toronto. November 27th, 191, Rev Bascom Rohblns officiating, Mr.

Eugene Harris of Xeal, Greenwood county, Kansas, and Miss Mamie Dickersoa. The following remark relating to tbU wedding we copy from the Toronto Republican: "Th bride Is ai accempllabed young lady, secretary of tbe Toronto M. I. Bun-day school, ha resided In this community most of ber life, and her family is favorably known throughout the county. The groom belongs to an excellent family wbo are well known and respected In Greenwood county, where they have resided for year.

Their many friend wish them a happy married lift. Tbe bride waa tbe recipient of many valuable presents." BioiLow. Cabpibtib. At tbe residence of the bride' parent In tbitcitr, Thursday evening. November 1894, Rev.

N. V. Moore officiating, Mr. Charles H. Blgelow of Sacramento, Nebraska, and Miss Dora E.

Carpenter of this city. This happy event was witnessed only by the Immediate relativea of the contracting parties who assembled to participate in tbe celebration of the marriage ceremony. Tbe groom Is in every respect a most estimable young man and was raised in Woodson county. He now resides at Sacramento, Nebraska, and 1 recognised as one of the foremost educator of the state. The bride is well known in this community, having grown from childhood up to lovely womanhood In our midst.

She I tbe eldest daughter of tbe late Geo. D. Carpenter, and is possessed of all tbe charming grace which will fit her to adorn her new borne. Sbe is modest, kind-hearted. Industrious and In every resect a perfect type of pure and lovely womanhood.

The bappy young couple left Friday for their future borne In Nebraska, where they will at once settle down to housekeeping. Those who are Intlmatelv ac Center. So i ay the old rounders wbo are supposed to know what they are talking about. Mrs. William Burlln game and one of the children were quite sick last week, bat we are pleased to learn that tbey are now much better.

CLOAKS ARID BLMKETS REGARDLESS OF COST. Tax payers should bear In mind that un Santa B. E. Colony Branch. Passenger train leaves Yate Center daily except Sunday at 11:43 a.

arriving at Colony lu lima to connect with train for all points oortb, east and eoutb. Passenger train from Colony arrive at 3:40 p. m. Mixed train arrives at 10:10 a. m.

and departs at 6:00 p. m. For further information apply to tbe agent. J. 8.

Kino. less one-half of their taxes are paid by tbe 20th a penalty of 5 per cent will be attached. A son of J. A. Davis, of Everett township, The very best canton flannel in the country for Muslin Calico from cts per yard Aft 3 to 5 wbo has been (offering from a severe attack of blood poisoning, I reported as rapaidly recovering.

Bro. Stout of the Post wss over from Neosho Fall last Saturday on business con mm nected with tbe republican county central committee. Who are "de gang?" Oar local nlmrods report in abundance of game this fall. The turkey have been giving thank ever since Thanksgiving day. Mia E'ma Holloway spent Thanksgiving with friends in Emporia.

Ex-Governor Finney was over from Neosho Fall last Monday. Now la lbs time to plant your advertise We can show you the goods and make you The city ball ha as imposing, new belfry. The Ore bell Is the largest and sweetest toned bell In town. In truth we are putting on city airs. quainted with both say tbey are In every the Prices.

WHEN IT COMES TO Subscribe for Th Woodson Rspdblioak, tbe only real people' paper published in Woodson county. Only $1 per year and "cheap at half the money." SHOES Mrs. Everett of Toronto was beie 'seeing way mien tor eacn otner and will surely lead bappy aod useful live. It Is not In our line to make predictions regarding matrimonial bliss, but if happiness, joy and contentment Is meted to them according to our wishes, they will erjoy an abundance. The Rbpcblicas extends congratulations and bespeaks for tbe young couple, a bappy wedded life, strewn with all the roses allotted to mortals.

CHOKER. -Gailet. -At the residence nl abont a Missionary convention that Is to be held In that town. We shall be able to say more nextlweek. Mrs.

Charlotte Wantz, widow of the late ments for tbe Christmas trade. This fine winter weatber appear to please everybody but the coal dealers. Our eoal defers are sot enjoying very much of picnic just at present. J. W.

Depew came down from Katieas City to eat Thanksgiving turkey with his family. Mrs. A. J. Graham, of Kansas City, Is here visiting her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. I. N. Templin. Mies Cora Dexter spent Thanksgiving at the residence of J.

B. Prulzman, in Everett townshtp. John J. Wantz, has returned from Ho'den. Mr.Caaaingann la tola, Kansas'on Tues where she has been living for several months past.

Sbe now expects to make her home In Tates Center. Men's shoes worth now So Men's, shoes worth $1.50 now $1.25 Men's shoes worth $1.25 now 1.00 Boy's shoes worth 1.25 now 90 omens' shoes worth $1.50 A COMPLETE LINE OF day, uec. 4, vm. Rev. Hunter.Ipastor of i the M.

E. cburcb officiating, Joseph Croker of Iola, and Mrs. Matilda Galley of tbla city. News of the above marriage reached us just as we are In the act of going to press A Neosho Falls man came borne from the Hutchinson Irrigation convention apd classified the crowd as follows: Practical Irrigators, theoretical irrigators, political Irrigators and Internal irrigators. snd lack ot time aod space prevents our giving it the notice it deserves.

The groom is unknown to tbe majority of our citizens but is undoubtedly worthy of the prize be has been so fir lunate a to draw We are pleased to learn that U. J. Wag in the great matrimonial lottery. The blush. ner, one of the most faithful employees at the Missouri Pacific depot, who was laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism, is so far recovered a bis duties.

CiKUCJiKlES. t-Highest market price paid for farm B. ALL SONS log bride has resided In Woodson county for a great many years, the last seven or eight of which bave been spent In this city. She is well known to all as a very modest, unassuming lady and has alwaya At last week's meetlog of the Old Fellows In this city tbe following officers were elect ed for the ensuing term; N. J.

W. been a very active worker In tba Presby Two candidates rode th Odd Fellows' goat last Tuesdiy night 0carRgera, attended a meeting of the N'eoebo Falls Eacampmenl Wednesday night. Boajr. To Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Klnyoo of Liberty township on Thursday of last week, a 1 1 pound boy. Archie Rollins and Fred Bell engaged la a little scrapping match last Monday morning. But little. If any, gore was (bed. At tbe last meeting of the Pastime club Tom Wbartoa was elected president Hi chief opponent was N.

Holloway who recleved one vote. John Camac of Liberty has traded for a butcher shop in Burlington, and moved his family to that place. We wish him success in his new undertaking. Mr.Thos. Dobyns, whose term as treasure of Morgan county.

111., has just expired, is expected here next Saturday. Ha will en-, gage In the mercantile business with bis son.John. Word has been received from Mrs. B. G.

Clark. Tbey are settled at Raymore, Mon and are very comfortable. Mr. Clark has organized a class ol boys, from 14 'to 18 ears old, and is teaching them Latin. Jesse Essex, a former proprietor of the GrTmmercial hotel In this city and who is now conducting the Globe hotel at El-Dorado, came over on Wednesday to look after his farm which Is located near Vernon.

I. N. Gardner will occupy an office oyer the Tates Center Bank as soon as the probate judge elect (Mr. Dutro) takes charge of his office In January. Judge Jones will remain for some time to assist Mr.

Dutro with his new duties. E. B. Rail Son's delivery horse took fright last Tuesday morning and ran away, badly wrecking the wagon to which be was attached. This is tbe second or third time the pesky critter has got a bamp on himself and knocked tbe everlasting stuffia' out of thlDgs.

Dr. E. V. Wharton report the arrival of a sweet girl baby at tba borne of Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Davidson In this city. The little stranger pnt lu' Its appearance Sunday morning and since the occurrence, grandpa Kelley bold hi bead so high be can hardly tee a person. J. B.

Dobyn's the courteous Racket store proprietor, appears to be ei joying a splendid fall trade. Hi ttore 1 crowded to It utmost capacity with new good and bis force of clerks appear to be busy from morning until night in waiting upon the many customers who flock into bis famous bargain resort. Mrs. Boyer of Virgil, Kansas, mother-in-law of Geo. E.

Carpenter, who was at one time surveyor of this county, sme over the first of the week to secure medical treatment. Tates Center has as fine a lot if physicians as can be found in tbe United States and their ability Is known outside of their own territory. It is rumored that there are several warrants out for some of our citizens for violating the prohibitory law, there has been a corresponding decrease In tbe population. We have not yet learned where they bave gone as they all tailed to leave their ad. dresses.

The supposition Is, however, that tbey are gone to Iowa. We call the special attention of our read, era, to the new advertisement of E. B. Rail Sons' which appears in this issue of the Republican. This enterprising firm are firm believers In a liberal use of printer' ink, and by keeping the best quality of goods, courteous treatment of their customer and judtclou advertising bave succeeded in building up one of the best trades In Kates Center.

The McNalr Dramatic Company will present at the G. A. R. opera bouse in this city on tbe evenings of tbe 14tb and 15th Inst, a play entitled "Joeua Jarvle." Ths play contains a number of excellent characters including a regular old time Green Mountain boy, Ideal Frenchman and Imported dude. The McNalr company comes very highly recommended by press and clergy and our people cannot afford to miss bearing them.

Price of admission only 25 cents. J. N. Stout of the Neosho Falls Poat is an applicant for a position on the board of regeants of tbe state normal school. Mr.

Stout Is a graduate of this Institution, and Is as well qualified for the place as any man In the state. He 1 one of tbe foremost educators in Kansas, and as be has always fought in tbe front ranks for the success of the republican party, be is justly entitled to a place at tbe pie counter. Bis appointment would give general satisfaction to tbe republican partyln this part of the state. Our fellow townsman, Col. J.

B. Fry, Is an applicant for the position of state fish commissioner and is securlug signers to a petition asking Gov; Mortlll for the appointment. Col. Fry was a gallant soldier and served through the late war with credit to himself aod bis country. Aside from the fide war record and tbe hearty support be will receive from bis old comrades, he has been a life-long republican and tbe service be has done tbe party Is deserving of recognition at the hand of tbe Incoming administration.

At a bualness man tbe Colonel bat few equals and a better man for the position cannot be found. No appointment Gov. Morrill can make will give more general satisfaction to tbe republican of Kansas and Woodson county in parti cular. Tbe Republican wlthet him success In securing the position. We are proud to say tbat our efforts to give tbe people ol Woodsou county a good, newsy, olean Republican paper la meeting with a hearty support Irom tbe public la two weeks time we bave added over two hundred names to our subscription list, bona fide subscribers, Irom among the best representative men ol tbe county farmers, merchants, professional men.

mechanics and laborers. Ot course we are meeting with a great deal Of opposition In certain quarters. This we expected, but were not alarmed at It. In spite of tbe tire from tbe masked batteries oi Isaao and Jacob, of Jobn and Jamet, of Tom, Dick and Harry, we are holding tbe tort, our flig still floats proudly to tbe breezs and we are receiving new recruits every day. Bartlett; V.

M. E. Hunt; secretary, A. M. Kennard; treasurer.

I.N Fire repayment Notice. terian cburcb, of which she Is a faithful snd devoted member. Cupid appears to be getting In bis work in great shape tbl: fall as tbls Is tbe third couple of our young While waiting for a tralo last Monday Mrs. A. H.

Holloway. who formerly resided In this city, took occasion to rail on a num folks wbo bave been joined In the holy bond of hemlock within tbe past week. We understand tbe newly wedded pair will reside at the borne of the. groom in lola. ber of her old friend.

She was on her way from Cofiey ville to ber home at Rich Hill, Mo. Tbe corner building occupied by 8am Bukofznr, our popular dry good) merchant, being pointed up, by Lord Gepbart, Tbe Rbpublioax wlsbe tbem bon votaqi upon tbe matrimonial sea, and trusts their little bark may never be tossed upon a tempesteous wave or encounter an angry Wo. Blgeloweod wife of Eldorado were in town Thursday last attending the Blge-tow Carpenter wedding. Sam Bukofzer was holding down a chair In Burllngaine's shop one day last week. As a barber he Is a success.

The reylval season is now at hand and a general shaking up of tbe dry bones among the sinners li to be expected. Joe Adams was taken to the Jill last Thursday to serve out 39 days sentence for violating the prohibitory law. J. P. Kelly's fine, new residence on State street is rapidly neaping completion.

When finished It will be one of the finest buildings in town. Mrs. Carrie B. Ray has moved ber drees making establishment up stairs over Ream's store, In tbe rooms formerly occupied by Dies Gatlin. An Interesting series of revival meetings are in progress at both tbe German and U.

B. churches, and a number of conversions are reported. Cbas. Lewis, came down from Baldwin to eat Thanksgiving turkey with tbe old folks, and returned Monday to resume his studies at Baker University. Jerd Mason and Fred Lowrey are both nursing painful carbunckles on their faces this week.

This Is rather tough on tbe "Old Reliable" livery stable force. Cullins Bro's. show played to very slim bouse at the G. A. R.

opera house last Thursday night. It is tbe general Impression that tbey lost money la Yates Center. There Is talk of a gymnasium being organized by the boys this winter. When black eyes and swolen noses commence to appear on the street It will be unnecessary to esquire the cause. which will add greatly to Its general appear.

breaker. Softly, sadly ring the hells, Keep still ye idle Joker; For sbe who once so Galley was Has now become a Croker. Warriage Licenses. The following marriage Iloenees have been Issued by Probate Judge A. J.

Jones since our last edition: At last meetlog of tbe Yaiss Center Fire Company It was deoidtel to arraoge a call to be jrlveo with tbs Are bell lor tbe purpose ol calling tbe members ol tbe department togetber lor special aod regular meetings. Tbe call will be 15 taps ol tbe bell given as foilowe: 5 taps-pause, 5 taps-pause 5 taps. Also that Ihe department meet on Friday, Dee-7, 1891 at 2 p. m. lor tbe purpose ol testing tbe bell.

Clt'-zens will not be alarmed on tbat date or wben tbey hear tbe call given. J. W. Wharton, Sec. New goods arriving daily at Hogueland's.

Call and see us. Wm. Pingrey wlllhlp a load of horses south this week. Come to Hogueland's for choice Christmas goods. Fred Stewart has been down from Kansas dty this week visiting his family.

Come and see the holiday goods at Hogueland's. Skinner-Ashley building. Twelve tarkeys were given to', the poor ot Tates Center on Thanksgiving day. See those fancy china cups and saucers at Hogueland's. Just the thing for Christmas presents.

Go to Hogueland's lor toys and all kinds of Xmas goods. South side of square. On Monday, Dec. 2. To John Collings and Wasfaalella Stanneld, both of Buffalo, Kama.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3. -To Charles W. Bailey and Minnie Tayor, both of Middle-town, Kansas. On Wednesday, Dec.

4. To Fred E. Rem. Ington ofNoal, and Mary E. Beards- ley of Toronto, Kan.

ance. It Is good policy to keep buildings In repair. George 8isson, of tbe firm of Sisson our rustling stock bnvers, is expected borne this week from New Turk, where he and hie better half have been visiting his mother-in-law. Georee has been enjoying some good sleighing while there. We call attention to tbe business card of W.

8. Goreham which anpesrs io this week's Rbpubltcan. Mr. Goreham Is an experienced auctioneer, and guarantees sat. Isfactlon to all who employ him.

He re. spectfully solicits a share of your patron-sge. It Is on the cards that Dave Phillips, our reliable milk vendor, contemplates die-posing of bis herd of 14 Jersey cows and buying Dr. 8. J.

Bacon's cow. His res-son for making this change is to get a larger supply of milk for his rapidly increasing trade. From a private letter to friends in this city we learn that Ad. Stewart, a former resident of this city but now of Braid wool, had the misfortune to break one of his leg a few days He was driving cattle and it seem that the Injury wait sustained by reason of his horse falling npon blm. Tbe trial of 8.

H. Witt, charged with the violation of tbe prohibitory law, will take place tomorrow afternoon. Jack Green, the man who made complaint sgalntAdsms Is also tbe prosecuting witness against Mr. De Witt, and owing to the character of tbe evidence It Is not generally thought a conviction will be eecured. Wharton on the south side has the largest and nicest line of cheap i vnnsunas canuies in town.

u. m. nay ncs Dean appointed inspec or o( the Grand Army Posts for the district comprised of the counties of Woodson, Coffey and Allen. In all there are about fifteen posts to be inspected. It Is rumored that a change In the time card is soon to take effect on the V.

V. I. AW. The glass front has been put in Will Taylor's new building and it will soon be ready for occupancy. The Pastime club which numbers among its members many or the fairesl belies and most gallant cavalier of our city will trip tbe light fantastic toe at Hotel Woodion to.nlght.

Tbe smiling phis of our genial friend. John Myre tbe Liberty blacksmith was seen on our streets yesterday. John is a first class workman and justly deserves the liberal patronage be is receiving from the people of tbat vicinity. O. W.

Shepherd of Liberty was In town Saturday delivering some fine porkers to Sisson Bros. Mr. Bhepberd, by the way, Is one of the most successful farmers in Woodson connty, and of the kind who are to blame for causing Lewelllng's defeat. 8erylces will be held at tbe Christian church 00 the first and third 8undays of escb month at 11 a. and 7:30 p.

m. Sunday school every Sunday from 10 to 11 a. m. Christian Endeavor every Sunday evening commencing at 7:30. Pahk C.

Hebbebt, Pastor. An engine on tbe Colony extension of the 8anta Fe ran off tbe track at this place last Thursday. Tbe accident was caused by a loose rail west of tbe tura table, but tbe train was moving so slowly tbat no parti-cular damage was done. An engine was sent from Colony and tbe wreck waa pulled back on tbe track without much trouble. Mr E.

T. Browning returned from a busl. ness trip to Chicago vlast Sunday. He reports the town as growiug and says It will compare favorably with our own village. Qe wa informed by Investors tbat money will soon flow to this state as tbe recent republican success In Kansas assures stability in financial affairs.

Kansas is redeemed. Tom Whartod informs us that tbe 16. yoar.old son of Jobn Watrous of the Burlington Independent bad tbe misfortune to bave one of hi eye shot out last week. It appears that he aod another boy were out bunting and got to dodging behind trees and shooting at each other for fun. Young Watrous failed to get bis head back la time aod a bullet struek bim in tbe eve with the above result.

Mr. Jobn 6. Gaines, 1 hrotber-In-law of our esteemed friend and fellow towns man E. T. Browning, accompanied by Ed Wlllande, both of Oberlin, Kansas, arrived last Saturday with tbelr stock, farming implements and household goods and will occupy tbe Landes farm during the coming setson.

These gentlemen come highly recommended and will no doubt prove a valuable acquisitions to our county. .1 Sisson Bros, oar wlde-a wake and enterprising stock buyers, shipped tbree car-loads of hegsover tbe Santa Fd last Wednesday olgbt. These gentlemen do an Immense bus. Iness and pay out many thousands of dollars to our stock raisers every They always pay top prices and as they deal honestly and fairly bave no trouble In securing plenty of stock. It required forty-live wagons to deliver the hogs that were brought to tbem last Wednesday.

The Rebekah lodge of this city met last It Is now time to revive tbe time honored "spellln' stale." One right here In Tate night and elected the following officers: N. Mrs. A. J. Jones; V.

Mrs. A. Center would not only furnish no end of innocent amusement but would be of oracti. Palmer; secretary, Miss Bertie Holloway; recording secretary, Miss Jessie Slavens; cal benefit to all who engage In It. treasurer, Miss Lizzie Gault.

The band boys got out Thanksgiving alternoon and treated our citizen to come delightful music. Tates Center has just Rev. Abram Steed of Bellville, has been engaged by tbe Presbyterian church of this city to be tbelr pastor and be comes highly recommended. The "Jim Fry" house Is canee to feel proud of her band for it bids fair to soon become one of tbe best in the being put Io readiness for tbelr occupation. state.

A number of the poor and deserving Mr. Steed is to preach next Sunday. County Superintendent Kannard and sev en of Woodson county's "eknle marms" re. turned from EIDorado last Saturday morn Frank Thompson, than whom no liner families of Tates Center had cause to be thankful last Thursday, on account of a generous supply of food which waa left at ing, where tbey had been attending the their homes by some of our charitably It Southeastern Kansas Teachers' Association. clined citizen.

i Tbey report a large attendance and are loud In their praises of the courteous treatment artist ever wielded brush or slung tbe paint, Is treating the Linden Hotel to a fresh coat of color. When flushed the Lenden will present a fine appearance, and under tbe management of Mr. Burt It will rank with the best hotels of Tate Center. It is said, that a soon as completed, Will Taylor's fine, new business, building Is to be Men and boy who loaf about on the streets because they cannot find work which they met with at tbe hands cf the cltizsns of Tbe genial Iaac Bray, one of the best farmer In Belmont township, climbed the stairs to tbe Rbpcbucajt offlse last Tuesday Come again, Col. J.

B. Woodside shipped a rooster and two very fine Plymouth rock pullets to J. D. Gay of City Tuesday. The Colonel Is noted as a breeder aul raiser of fine stock.

The finest line of Christmas candies ever received in this city, at Wharton's. South side of square. A number of the members of tbe A. O. U.

W. lodgj at thls.place, accompanied by their wives, went ofer to Iola last night to attend lodge at tbat city. The Holidays are coming, and White's Book Store is full of new goods for everybody. Don't fail to see them. Fancy goods, Lamps, Chinar etc.

All members of Woodson Post No. 185, G. A. Department of Kansas, are hereby notified to be present at the meeting ol the Post on Saturday evening, December Sih, 1894, that being the time tor the annual election ot officers. Bv prderof Wm.

G. Stout, P. C. D. M.

Ray, Adjutant. our neighboring city. Tbe next teachers' tbey consider honorable enough for them to do should tbiok of ths quotation: "No meeting on tbe program will be the Kansas State Teacher' Association which meets at labor mars an honest name; HU only Idle ness is shame." occupied by Henry Ward wllh a fine stock of Topeka on tbe 27thand 28th Inst, notion and racket good. Mr. Ward la The championship belt which was carried Jack Crowley, a former section foreman well and favorably known to all of our cit off by J.

B. Dobyns sfter a bard contest be izen and everybody will be pleased to have on tbe V. V. I. at this place, but wbo now has cbarge of the force at Vernon, is tbe proud daddy ol a bouncing boy baby him return and resume business In this city.

which put In Its appearance on Monday last, Dr. J. L. Jones performed tbe ceremony. Here's a question we leave to our readers H.

Waymire, wbo was dangerously 111 to dec de When a man tell us that be will start on a certain day for Ft. Scott (and we so make mention in our paper), but who doesn't leave at tbe time stated, for tbe fore the Vernon Ananias club, but which was afterwards wrested from blm by T. T. Cotter In whose possession it bss since remained, is being hotly contested for by Col, Riy and Oicar Rogers. J.

L. Funston sn old time champion, now on the retired list, but who is still lndemand as a '-trainer" baa been engaged to act as referee. In view af the fact that tbe contestants have just emerged from a successful pslltlcal campaign they should be in fine trim and the contest promise to be an interesting one. last week, was sufficiently recovered to be ahic to be taken to Exi-elslor Borings last Midday. Il is be hoped thit the mineral water of that fimnus health resort will oon reason that be was engaged In a game of "high 5" at the time, aad got left who's to rmlure Mr.

Wayualre to bis former health blame for deceiving the public, tbe news' paper mau, or the man that got left? god vigor;.