The Viola News from Viola, Kansas • 8

"Man is three-fifths geufus And two-fifthe fudge!" Thus saith a poet we have read. We think "three-fifths grasping And two-Afths grudge!" Is what the poet should have said! SIX MONTHS FOR BURTON. Senator Burton was sentenced to spend six months in jail and pay fine of $2,500 by Judge Adams, in the United States court, for his actions on behalf of the Rialto Grain and Securities company while the concern was being investigated by the Postal department This is a sad ending of a bright prosfor the future, and casts a bad pect. reflection on Kansas, but hope it will prove a lesson to others. J.

E. Grimsley has purchased, "Bill' the Black Percheron Stallion, known as the Mark I Coats. And will make the season at his Livery Barn. Conway Springs Kas. Railroad Time Table.

Leave for West. Train No, 517,. .9:45 a. m. Train No.

521,. and Tues. 8:40 a. m. Arrive from Fast.

Train No. 518,.. 12:20 p. m. Train No.

522,.. Thurs, and Sat. 2:40 p. m. DR.

T. M. GOLDSBERRY Physician and Surgeon 'PHONE 103 F. Viola, Kansas WHEN IN CONWAY SPRINGS PATRONIZE GRIMSLEY Livery and Feed Stable The Ruskin Chautauqua Literay and Scientific Reading Circle, met with Mrs. Lou Dobbin April 5th, On.

account of sickness some members on the program had to be omitted, but a very intiresting discussion on the question "Nicaragua Canal" versus "Panama Canal" was participated in. Leaders Mrs. Lizzie Dobbin and Mrs. Mary Leddy. LADIES' HEAD TOGGERY RECEIVED the first of this week a consignment of Dress Hats (swell effects) from Winning Blair, Kansas City.

Also, another order of the very latest Flowers and Foliage. Ladies call and see these they are sure to make a "hit" with you. LADIES should you deeire to write a letter while in town shopping stationary free at this Millinery Store. Opera House Block. Respectfully, MISS SARAH PHILLIPS CONWAY SPRINGS, KANSAS.

J. H. ROBINSON, President. JESSE EVANS, Cashier MILLER DOBBIN, VIce Presideut. HIRAM NORCROSS VIOLA STATE BANK ORGANIZED FEB.

26, 1903. CAPITAL STOCK, $5,000.00. DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS: J. H. Robinson, Jesse Evans, Miller Dobbin, Mottle Evans, Wm.

Grimsley, J. M. Jones, A. E. Barry, Win.

C. Norcross, John Schamerhorn, John Grier, R. Hansbarger, Byron Graham, Wm. Grier, J. W.

Porter, C. E. Peairs. esolicit your patronage in a genearl Banking business Fire, Tornado, Hail and Life Insurance In The Best Mutual Or Old Line Companies. NOTARY PUBLIC IN THE OFFICE MRS.

E. M. HANSBARGER -Has a Full Line of. SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS GOODS AM over Embroideries, Laces, Insertions, Buttons, Ribbons, Etc. Also a nice line of Ladies' Neckwear.

Highest prices paid for produce. THE VIOLA NEWS BY THE NEWS PUBLISHING CO. R. BOYD, EDITOR. $1.00 PER YEAR.

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY Application on file for admission as second class, matter at Viola, Kansas, for transmission through the mails. VIOLA GLEANINGS. Summer Hats at Hare's. J. H.

Lindsay, was in Viola ou the 6th. Wm. Miller, of Anness was in town Thursday. Buggies! at Robinson's. Notice Mrs.

Hansbarger's "Ad" in this column. Our section crew has been cut down to one man. Hare Carries all the Newest Articles in Groceries. Miller Dobbin, went to Wichita on business Tuesday. Dr.

Hess Stock sand Poultry Food at C. E. Walter. Roy Faulkner, of Milton was a visitor to Viola Wednosday. Bread is the stuff of life, advertising is the life of the staff.

Mr. and Mrs. Folsom, drove to Conway Springs Saturday. Mr. McLaughlin and wife, of Clearwater was in Viola the 2nd.

Mrs. James E. Grimsley and daughter went to Wichita Tuesday. You can not get trade without advertising, for it is the life of trade. If you are in business and expect to do business why don't you advertise.

Jesse Evans attended the bankers convention held in Winfield the 7th. The threshermens convention held in Wichita, is to be the 27th and 28th. If experience is worth 100 cents on the dollar. Advertising is above par. For a full line of Ladies Toilet Articles, call at Mrs.

A. L. Fullerton's. Rain or shine people will trade at Mrs. Hansbarger's says Mrs.

John Jones. Mr. C. H. Frey traveling agent for the Johnston Harvester was in Viola Tuesday.

For Tootnsome Delicacy go to C. E. Walter, a Fresh Supply Just Received. Ask to see them. When making a purchase of out advertisers please mention you saw their "Ad" in the NEWS.

The prospect for oats is very bright, as the rain the first of the week let them through the crust. J. W. Krebs is erecting a three story nine room dwelling, and from all apperance it will be a fine residence. Mr.

and Mrs. Folsom, left for Me-' Pherson where they will spend the summer, we expect them back in August. New Street Hats. Come in and see them Mrs. A.

Fullerton's. Special Sale. At Mrs. Hansbarger's, begining April 15th On Embroidery Laces, Ribbons and all Dress Trimmings. A.

E. Berry, was transacting business in Viola Wednesday, but did not escape without getting his name on our subscription list. The Womans blissionary Society of the Baptist Church, will meet day April 14th with Mrs. Ada Nighswonger. Visitors always welcome.

Nothing pays so well 88 Painting Your Home, It both protects your building and adds to their appearence. Masury's Paint is the Best and Robinson has it. Why not start a ball team for this season. Several of the players have expressed themselves to this effect, and the merchants are willing to support a good live team, so lets take action and see what we con do. Dr.

J. D. S. Riggs, President of wa University and Rev. Graham, have been visiting at the home of a former student Miss Eva dobbin, giving her a very pleasant surprise, and working in the interest of Ottawa malversity.

U. H. ROBINSON, DEALER IN LUMBERI HARDWARE, HARNESS, BUGGIES, WAGONS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Brick, Lime and all kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL New Prinis at Hare's. Sec Hare for Axle Greace Somthing New. Cy Cross, is able to be out after his severe sickness.

For Instant Louse and mite Killer go to C. E. Walter. H. C.

Woodrow, was transacting business in Viola Wednesday. Miss Olive Moore, Was doing some shopping in Viola on the 6th. A movement for organizing a magazine club was started, the following committe was appointed to solicit for same Mrs. Mary Small, Mrs. Emma Robinson, Mrs.

Kate Barry. Any one interested in this line of work, should visit the committie and lend their aid. Cirele will meet April 19th with Mrs. Barry, at which time the following question will be debated. Resolved: That in the anthracite strike of 1902, the rongest arguments were on the de of the capitalists.

Affirmative: Mrs. Leddy, Mrs. Small, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Lou Dobbin, Miss Eva Dobbin, Mrs.

Robert El.iot, Mrs. Lola Howard. Negative: Mre. Lizzie Dobbin, Mrs. Goldsberry, Mrs.

Turnbull, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Grier, Mrs. Wm. Elliof, Mrs.

Graham, Visitors are always welcome at these meetings. A Reader. -4 HERE IS A SNAP. 160 Acres of land, within four miles of Viola, 120 acres cuitivated 40 acres in pasture, and 80 acres of wheat 40 acres of oats. Improvements; A 5 room house, good cave, a stable that will hold 10 horses, a small granary and chicken house, a wire corral surrounded with a good hedge fence and cross fence of wire, two good wells one windmili, and be of water.

Farm is rolling land, soil is a sandy loam. Will grow the best of wheat, corn, oats, or any kind of grain. Fine neighbor-hood, close to river mile from school house and same from a Presbyterian Church, also small or chilard. This farm grew last year the best potatocs in this county. Part of the crop goes with the land.

Call are write Charles R. Boyd. A SOMEWHAT SIBILANT STORY. Sir Samuel Sims saw sweet Sara Sampson swiming. Suddenly she seemed sinking.

Sir Samuel stood stuned. Striding seawards, spurning shingle, Sir Samuel swiftly swam Surrwards. Sir Samuel skillfully swam supported swooning Sara; swimming shorewards, Sir Samuel successfully succored Sure. Seeming somewhat shaky, Sir Samuel sampled some spirits--special Scotch. Sara saw Sir Samuel's self-sacrificing spirit; Sir Samuel saw Sara's sweetnees.

Sir Samuel BOOn sought Sara. Striding slowly, Sara sighed softly. Sir Samuel seemed speechless. Say something, Sir Samuel," said sara. Say Sam, Sara," said Sir Samuel, Sara, smiling shyly, softly said "Sam." Saru-Sally!" stummered Sir Samuel.

"Sweet Sara-sweethart!" Sara Solemnly surrendered. Charles Dalbom, was in Auness Mor day. PROHIBITION ALLIANCE. Social branch of the National Prol. bition.

Alliance, meets the 1st Frida evening of each month. Meetings ar public Every one interested invited meetings held in Unite.i Presbyterial Church. Jesse Evans, Pres. 0. Jones, Seey'.

C. E. Stinson Tre's. THE DIFERENCE. A well-dressed gentleman was ridin down al broad city avenue in a carriage Suddenly a part of the harness becam unbuckled, and he alighted to fix i An Irisman who was sweeping th streets near by came to see the cause the trouble.

It was soon remedied owever, and the gentleman was abor to climb into his buggy again when tl old street-sweeper detained him wit the strange question, "My friend, wet you ever "No, indeed," said the other emphti ally, "I was never drunk. Why you ask?" I just wanted to know," Irishman. "Do you know that have missed a whole lot of fun in t1 life by never being drunk?" Is that so responded the strange "Since you seem to have had some gerience, may I ask how many tim you have been drunk?" a thousand, I guess," said Irishman, with a chuckle; "and I you I have just had more fun out of than any body." "Yes," said the other, "you have ed a life of dissipation and have some fun out of it. I have chosen opposite course, and, as you say, ha missed a little sport, perhaps. To-d we are both old men, and I um ridi in my carriage.

That is just the diff ence between us." And with these words the gentlem climbed in his buggy and dove off, wh the Irishman resumed his wearisor toil, muttering as he did so, "Well never thought of it in that light befo LODGE NOTICES M. W. A. Viola Camp No. 1660, meets 2nd 4th Saturday nights in each mol W.

W. Clingenpeel, Clerk. J. G. Jo V.0.

1. 0. 0. F. Meets every Tuesday night.

L. Hare, Secretary, G. E. Porter N. G.

DAUGHTERS OF REBECA. Meet every Saturday afernoon 2:30. Miss Nellie Porter N. G. M.

Miller V. Mrs. Bertha Tins Secretary, W. C. T.

Meets the first and third Thursd of each month, at the M. E. chu Viola Livery Feed and Sale Stable Stewart Dol.