.Micliael I). Kitlerman, the well-known merchant of Tiskihva» been the victim of malicious slander, someone with venom in liis heart havin circulated a story that Mr. Kitterman was a member of the politico-religio organization which calls itself the American J^io-tective association. lie does not believe in making enemies for one's self or in ersecuting otlters; hence, lie denies laving any afliliation with the A. l\ A.s and olfers a reward of $50 througli the Chief for a clew to the identity of the person or persons who iiave sought, intentionally or otherwise, to injure his fair name.