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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER "Too Much Of A Good Thing." Dinner 25c. Concert 10c. Come out Every body. THE NEW RE-APPORTIONMENT May Be Made This Winter and Will Take Effect in 1903. KANSAS WILL LOSE A MEMBER. Washington, Nov. 15.—The re-apportionment following the count of the twelfth census will become operative by law in 1903. There probably will be a considerable increase both in the ratio and the total number of representatives under the new apportionment. Starting with a ratio of one to every 30,000 inhabitants there were 65 representatives in the first congress. The eleventh census, in 1890, gave a population of 62,923,250. The ratio was 173,601 people to each representative and the house numbered 346 members. The ratio under the new census probably will reach 290,000. With an increase of 13,225,164 shown by the present census, and the majority fractions of the apportionment counting for an additional member, as has been the custom, this would make an increase of eighteen members in the next house. Re-apportionments on this basis would cause only four states to lose representatives. They are Maine and Virginia in the cast and Kansas and Nebraska in the west. These states would lose a member each. Any ratio smaller than 200,000, which would save them their full representation, would cause a considerable addition to the membership of the house. U. 8. Treasury Report. Washington, Nov. 14.—The treasurer of the United States has finished his report. On the side of the expenditures there was a not decrease of $117,148,855 in comparison with that of 1890, so that the deficiency of $89,111,500 for that year was converted into a surplus of $79,527,060 in 1900. With the exception of July, 1899, when there was a deficiency of $8,506,822, a surplus was realized for every month of the year, the one for June being the largest, $17,695,159. The largest receipts for a single day were $1,499,513, February 26, 1900. Typhoon at Kong Kong. Great damage and loss of life occurred among the native craft, but it is impossible yet to ascertain the full extent. The troops at Kowloon, who were housed in tents and temporary mat shed barracks, were in pitable plight. The hospital roof was stripped off, but there were no casualties. An admiralty dredge in the Canton river was captured, and two of her crew drowned. Snow in Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 14. -The first real snow storm of the season struck Minneapolis on the 12th. Lumber men are hoping the weather will turn much colder before a great amount of snow comes, so that the ground will freeze and a bottom be given for work in the woods. If the weather remains warm lumbering operations will be greatly hampered. "Coin" Harvey has removed from Chicago to Rogers, Arkansas. THE TERMS TOO SEVERE. Secretary Hay Thinks China Cannot Meet The Terms Demanded. Washington, Nov. 15.—Secretary Hay is much irritated over reports from Pekin showing that the ministers are determined to punish every influential Chinaman who they think is responsible for the recent outrages and showing also that the indemnity to be demanded will reach $600,000,000. The secretary is anxious that the powers shall submit demands that can be accepted by China. Officials at Washington hold that examples should be made only of those conspicuously guilty and that the amount of indemnity should certainly not be more than $300,000,000. It is pointed out that, if all the leading men are sentenced to death they will in self-defence organize a resistance, which will necessitate further military operations, the end of which no one can see. A Negro Did It. Denver, Colo., Nov. 14.—John Porter, a young negro, is believed to be identified as the murderer of the 11-year-old daughter of R. W. Frost, of Limon, this state, by peculiar nails in his shoes. His hat has been chemically examined and shows blood stains. Louise Frost, when found, was still alive and had a large number of knife cuts on her person. She had been foully dealt with. The Porter family are said to have come from Lawrence, Kansas. The Hong Kong Junta. London, Nov. 13.—An official of the foreign office said to a representative of the Associated Press: "The extent of the steps we could take in this matter entirely depends on the strength of the case Washington can make out against the junta. If it is proved that the junta is materially assisting the cause of the Filipinos we certainly shall only be acting in the spirit of ordinary international friendship in suppressing the organization. Congressman Bailey's Mother. Sceneca, Kan., Nov. 13.—Mrs. Bailey, wife of Monroe Bailey, of Baileyville, and mother of Congressman-at-Large W. J. Bailey, died last night at her home near Baileyville of paralysis, aged 70 years. She was stricken shortly after the congressman's return from Washington, four months ago, and has been help ever since. The son was a faithful watcher and has been almost constantly at her bedside during the illness. That Ranch Trust. Cleveland, O., Nov. 15.—George B. Loving of Fort Worth, Texas, passed through Cleveland on his way to New York, where, according to a local paper, he will conclude negotiations for a fifty-million-dollar cattle trust which will absorb fifty Texas ranches. Officers of the leather trust, it is said, will furnish the capital. Wheatley is Beaten. Topeka, Kan., Nov. 13.-The official count from the third district, received here says that A. M. JACKSON fusionist, has been elected to congress, defeaing George W. Wheatley by a majority of 282. There are 300 Third district voters in the Philippines yet to be heard from. Republicans a nounce that they will contest Jackson's election. WOODEN SHOES Foreign Footwear Is Much in Demand for Certain Vocations. The person who limits the use on the wooden shoe, in his mind, to the native of Holland and the Dutch comedian would be greatly surprised if he could appreciate to what extent the foreign footwear is used in the United States. Especially is this the case when the larger cities are considered. Surrounding Chicago, for instance, are many farms which are worked by immigrants from the Netherlands, where the shoes are immensely popular in the wet and swampy parts of the country, owing to their imperviousness to water. Both men and women find employment tilling the soil, planting, weeding and doing all the other little stunts which fill the markets with potatoes and cabbages and such things. They have been used to wearing wooden shoes in the old country. They cannot get accustomed to the leather shoes. They don't want to get accustomed to them, in fact. They would rather slip on the sabots, in which they can splash through mud and water if need not be without danger of wet feet. Not all wearers of the wooden shoes are to be found in the fields, however. Men in a few odd vocations have discovered that the old wooden shoes are better for some purposes than are more pretentious cousins of calf or cowhide. In work which keeps a man in a very hot place, such as stoking in a big furnace room, the wooden shoes are said to be far preferable to leather foot coverings. Not only are they easier on the feet, but they do not dry up and crack and wither away in the heat as the shoes from the American factories do. Wood is a slow conductor of heat, compared with leather, and the excessive thickness of the wooden soles allows the stokers who wear them to stand and walk for hours on a floor so hot the hand could scarce be borne upon it, and yet their feet do not feel the excessive heat. In slaughter houses, too where the floors are slippery and slimy with blood, the wooden shoes are appreciated. Leather shoes rot very rapidly and in a day or so the blood and moisture seeps through their seams and makes things unpleasant and unhealthy. The wooden shoes are so heavy and thick that it would take a year for the stuff to wet them, and so the wise butchers wear them. German Government's Medical Subsidies An eastern college president said the other day that to the single medical faculty at Strasburg the German government paid a yearly subsidy larger in amount than the income from subsidies and endowments of $7 the medical schools in the United States. "No wonder," said he, "that a large proportion of discoveries in medical and surgical science are of German origin." HELPED THE CHIEF. How a Loyal Engineer Did His Brother's Great Service. Meadville, Pa., Nov. 12.—(Special)—The Loyalty of the Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer is proverbial. A circumstance occurred in this city some days ago, which emphasizes this feeling. Frank J. Zeller, is Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engneers No. 143. He is extremely popular among his fellow railway men, and one of the best known Engineers running out of Meadville. When the announcement was made a short time ago that Frank was pretty sick, it caused a great deal of regret among the boys. Soon he was missed from his engine, having had to "lay off" on account of his back. A brother of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, who had been ill with similar symptoms, some time before, and who had been pulled through, called to see Mr. Zeller, and in a brotherly way, took with him a box of Dodd's Klenner Pills, the Remedy which had cured him. He advised Mr. Zeller to try them, with the result that after seven boxes had been used, he was entirely well, and able to work. In an interview Mr. Zeller states: "I had suffered for four years with this affliction, being often kept awake at night with pains, and at times unable to work. I tried several of the advertised remedies, and found that they did me no earthly good. Finally, a member of our Order, who had been cured of Kidney Disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills brought me a box, and asked me to try them. I had little faith in them, but as a drowning man grasps at a straw to help him, so I took the Pills. I used seven boxes, and an arm was held strong a man there is in Pennsylvania. Naturally, Mr. Zeller feels very grateful, and his complete recovery has delighted his many friends, and none more than the good Brother, who feels that he was instrumental in saving the life of the Chief. Dodd's Kidney Pills never fail to cure Kidney Trouble. Sold for 50 cents a box. All dealers Sixth American Taps Honored. Professor William H. Carpenter, the head of the department of German in Columbia university, was elected recently as a member of the Society of Dutch Letters of Leyden, Holland, in recognition of his services to the Teuonic tongues in general. Only five other Americans have been elected to the society MOROCCO DECLINES. A Warship to Convey Bearer of the Next Demand. Washington, Nov. 14.—The government of Morocco has declined to meet the demands of the United States for the payment of indemnity on account of the killing by a mob of Marcus Essagin, a naturalized American citizen. The last request was made by United States Consul Gummare, and the latest declination of the government of Morocco was accompanied by an intimation of freedom from liability under the terms of the convention between Morocco and Spain. The state department has come to the conclusion that the consul's representations will be more effective if he is supported morally by the presence in Moroccan waters of a United States warship, and it is probable he will make his visit to Fez, to again present the case, as a passenger on a vessel to be selected by the navy department for that purpose. England Must Borrow Howly. London, Nov. 15.—The early calling of parliament with the object of securing for the government further borrowing powers to meet the expense of the South African and Chinese situations has caused much comment in the money market. It is understood that the government has already borrowed £8,000,000 from the Bank of England and further operations of this kind would be imprudent and would disorganize the money market. It is quite impossible to foretell what amount the chancellor of the exchequer will find it necessary to borrow. The general idea is that the figure will be somewhere between £25,000,000 and £60,000,000. A strong feeling is expressed against the placing of any portion of the loan in the United States. Only One Efficiency Topeka, Nov. 15.—The legislature at its coming session will have but one deficiency to wrestle with. The legislature of 1899 had to make good deficiencies aggregating $440,000. There is one little deficiency of $300 to meet. It is due Major Calvin Hood, of Emporia, who advanced that amount to the live stock sanitary board to pay the salaries of inspectors one month. The board was out of money, it was absolutely necessary to inspect incoming cattle for the protection of native cattle against Texas fever and Major Hood advanced the money. U. S. Troops in China. Washington, Nov. 15.—The 'orce now under General Chaffee consists of the Fourteenth infantry, a squadron of the Sixth cavalry and Battery F, of the Fifth artillery. The United States has thus withdrawn its troops after the necessity for their presence has passed. At the same time the protection of American interests and the American legation is assured by the maintenance of a guard of 1,900 men. Claims Against Boers. Washington, Nov. 14.—A number of persons claiming to be American citizens have submitted to the state department claims against the Boers for the destruction of their properties and injuries to their business in the late South African Republic and Orange Free State. No decisions have been arrived at as to what disposition shall be made of these cases. Secretary Gage Will Net Resign. Washington. Nov. 14.—Secretary Gage denied emphatically that he contemplated resigning from the cabinet before the expiration of President McKinley's first term. As to his future movements, he said he had not yet made up his mind what he would do after March 4, next. Swarm of Robbers Expected. Tacoma. Wash., Nov. 13.—Oriental advice state that four to six million Chinese north of Pelican are in danger of starving, their crops having been a total failure. One million piculs of cribute rice were to be dispatched from Shanghai and distributed among the hungry hordes from Tien Tsen and Pekin, but the military officers at Shanghai gave orders that no ice should be sent out of Central China. There is danger that a swarm of robbers will be sent out of the famine d strict. Chancellor Snow's Successbr. On next Tuesday, we will place On Sale 500 yards of Fancy Silks worth $1.25,$1.50 $1.75 and $2.00 per yard. Every piece contains enough for a Waist,some enough for a Dress See Window Display. Spanish-American Congress. Madrid, Nov. 13—Many of the delegates to the Spanish-American congress have not yet arrived here. Cuba an Puerto Rico are not represented officially, though private corporations have sent delegates. The non-arrival of many of the delegates has inspired fear that the congress will be a "fizzle." The Liberal sounds a note of alarm and urges the congress to work earnestly to secure the unity of all the Latin people of America, adding: "For if the labors of congress were abortive, the result will be to the advantage of of the United States." Burning Nursery Stock: Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 12.—The department of entomo'ogy has burned 30,000 trees from a Nashville nursery, which, it is alleged, were infected with the San Jose scale. State Entomologist Scott then went to Woodbury to destroy 20,000 more trees which he has collected there. The trees, it is said, had been shipped into the state without the proper certificate. J. CYRUS FIELD ADAMS. A Rice Man and Editor "The Appeal",Chic go,Ill. Arkansas City. There was a Social at the K.of P There was a Society at the Kof I hall Monday night given by the members of the Baptist church. Ed Bass came home to vote. Rev. Brown has returned from Topeka. The members of the A.M.E church served dinner on Main st. Don't fail to hear Prov. Thompson Monday night Nov 19th, Rev Garnett will preach at the 21d Baptist church Sunday. THENORTH END Hot & Cold Lunches.— Mrs.W.A.Bettls & Miss Jones,Prop 346 N.Main St., Wichita,Kansas— VOL. 11. NO. 25 SCIAL. SALL. Y 9 A.M.= 1 place On Sale 500 yards of $1.75 and $2.00 per yard. A Waist,some enough for a Dress. RD 75 CENTS. ow Display. N STORE- Edward Gillette, aged 17, was killed in a foot ball game in Chicago. Japan is pushing the construction of a trunk line of railway in Formosa. New spouters have reduced the price of crude coal oil two cents a barrel. A monthly mail service has been inaugurated between San Francisco and Tahiti. Russia is to send an agent to the United States to study our homestead legislation. R. G. Dun, founder of the Dun Mercantile Agency in New York City, died November 10, aged 74. Cuba will be represented at the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo with typical Cuban buildings. The campaign against Jew-baiters has caused numerous duels in the French military schools. Spanish speaking cigar makers in Tampa, Florida, have started a strike against American workmen. Miss Myra Hershey, of Muscatine, Ia., will give the site and erect a public hospital and give it to the city. Democratic losses in Missouri are accounted for by the fact that there was no fusion in the state this year. Election day was clear and pleasant in nearly every portion of the country, as predicted by the weather bureau. Colorado Springs and Pueblo are the only two cities of size in the state which cast a majority of votes for republican electors. The Vermont legislature asks congress to make a recognition of the services of Captain Chas. Clark, of the battleship Oregon. Colonel William J. Bryan has declined an offer of an editorial position on a Denver afternoon paper at a salary of $10,000 a year. Chicago packers have raised all dressed meats a level one cent per pound and the retailers raised cut meats from three to five cents. The church furniture trust which controls the National Furniture works in Richmond, Ind., has closed the plant for an indefinite period. Two M. K. & T. passenger trains collided between Sherman and Denison, Texas. D. H. Weaver, fireman was killed and banker C. A. Andrews of Sherman was injured, probably fatally. There were others injured. Washington elected Republican presidential electors and all the state ticket except governor; also the two congressmen. Four handsome Pullmans have just been placed on the Rock Island for daily service between Chicago and Fort Worth. Two Mexicans have been arrested in New York, in possession of diamonds worth many thousands of dollars, which are known to have belonged to Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlotta of Mexico. The receivers of the Union Pacific railway have been discharged by U. S. Circitr Judge, W. H. Sanborn. The claim of the United States on the Union Pacific proper of $58,000,000, with accrued interest has been paid in full. The Gifford house at Poplar Bluff, Mo., is destroyed by fire and there was much loss of life. Every one of the 45 rooms were occupied, a number of the guests not having registered. It could not be told, in the first account, what the loss of life was. THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, KANSAS. W. N. MILLER, Edition Entered at the Post Office at Wichita Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday at No 239 North Main Street, up stairs BATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. One year, by mail. $1 00 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 once not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue. Correspondents and agents wanted everywhere. 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 paper notify us at once. -239 N Main st To Our Subscriber! There seems to be quite a number of misdeliveries, and delays in the delivery of 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. Mayor Findlay Ross of this city would make a fitting successor to his fellow townsman, Hon. W. E. Stanley, as governor of Kansas, in the event, that Gov. Stanley would not accept a further nomination two years hence. Mayor Ross is giving this city and her citizens the best administration in its history and we believe him to be most appropriately fitted to continue the prosperity and good times for Kansas inaugurated by our splendid Governor Stanley. Politics and private business should be kept as far seperate as the church and State; they are liken to oil and water, won't mix(successfully). It is Senator Jas.W.Tapp, we congratulate you and wish you well. Sayl did you ever see two men so popular at the polls as Hons.Thos. C.W.ou, probate judge-elect and Chas.H Luling, representative-elect REAL I—We sincerely ask our readers to patronize the individuals and firms whose advertisements appear in these coloum us; by doing so,youhelp us to give you a better paper each week. Tell them you read their ad in THE WICHITA SEARCH LIGHT. The Orient road is a good thing, so let all the Colored men help to push it along by voting for the bonds on next Tuesday. Now that the political campaign is over, we will now turn our full attention to business. It will be our foremost endeavor to give the people of this city and community a good, substantial weekly paper and in our effort to do so, we earnestly solicit the aid of all, irrespective of race, color or previous or present condition, irrespective of political affiliations, of religious opinions, or society attachment; this is a paper for all, and for the Colored people especially. In particular do we aim to give the doing of our people. You can help us if you will. If you know of any one coming to the city, any one leaving the city, any one getting married, any or giving a party, any one sick, any one who should die, any anything in the line of news, send or bring it to the Sacrhlight of 6 e., 39 N-Main and you will be helping us. --- Around Town Eugene R.Whitted,Jno. McDougal and M.L.Bryant who enlisted in the 25th,U.S,Infantry,left Tuesday day for California,from which place they will be sent to the Philippines Brave boys!May the God of peace and love ever be w.th them Mrs.Chas.Miller of Newton was in the city Sunday the guest of Mrs.E Landrum. Capt.S.W.Jones left Saturday for a business trip to Kans. City. Miss Pearl Morris of Anthony was in the city Wednesday the guest of Mrs.A Paul. Mia s Narcissie Thompson is on the sick list. Mrs M Vaun of Coffeyville was visiting in the city last week. Preparations are being made for a Grand Concert and Entertainment at Peerloe's hall on Thanksgiving evening. Jno.E Lewis and Geo.E Johnston left on the 14th. inst. to travel with their moving picture exhibition Dunlap,Kas. is their first stop This exhibition is one of the wonders of the age and is instructive as well as amusing. We wish them much success. Dr M.L. Copeland returned Monday from an extended trip East. The Ratification Tuesday night was a grand affair. Are you a Subcriber to the Searchlight? A Big Hog Killing Time. The members of Arkansas Valley lodge No.21,A.F. & A.M. are making many preparations for a gigantic initiation at the next meeting of that lodge,next Tuesday Nov.20th Seven big and little once will be sacraficed at the altar. All will be thoroughly initiated, passed and raised, and every member will be present to get his share of the 'meat.' Undoubtedly this will be a banner initiation. One very noticeable feature will be the large and well filled table of eatables now being prepared. All Master Masons in good standing are welcomed. The candidates are: J.S.Quarles, Steward Waters, Jno, Davis, Tom Brown, Jno, Lucas, Willit Carter and Jue Bowman. DRUNKENNESS CAN BE CURED —IS YOUR HUSBAND, BROTHER, FATHER, or any of your relatives afflicted with the Disease of Drunkenness? We have a sure cure which can be given with or without the knowledge of the patient. Send for particulars, enclosing 2c stamp for reply. Address, Dr.W.H.,Saunders&Co,Chicago, tll. Vote for the Orient road bonds. Mrs Violet Allen left Saturday to spend a week in Winfield. Mrs.T.H,Oox returned Thursday morning from a short visit to Kansas City. V.J.HUNTER CASH MEAT MARKET. The Best & Cheapest For Cash. 211 East Douglas Ave. Dr A.C. Terril,pastor of the A.M.E church and his members,are preparing to give a Grand Concert and Entertainment Thanksgiving night. They will give you a royal time See our next issue. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 17tb 1900 VOTE FOR THE PONDS. There is no class of citizens who will be more benifited by the building of the Orient road than the Colored people of this city. As yet their capital is in their labor and any thing that will give them labor wil give them money. The building of the road through this county and south of this county,for 200 miles,will give labor to hundreds of Colored men and thus enable them to better feed,better clothe and better educate their children. When the shops are located here,as they will be if the bonds are voted next Tuesday,there will be lots of jobs for industrious Colored men,besides an opportunity will be open to them to give their children a trade here at home. At any rate it will make opportunities for more labor and that is a good thing for a community. Next Tuesday a special election will be held for the voting on a proposition to give county bonds to the amount of $80,000 towards building the Orient road and $30,000 in city bonds towards locating the general machine shops of the company at Wichita, citizens of the city will have to vote "Yes" or "No" on both propositions. It will be in the interest of the Color ed people to vote "Yes." The interest on the county bonds will be $3200 per year and in return for tht the road will pay $10,000 per year in taxes, a clear gain to the city of $6,800 to say nothing of the advantages to be derived from division terminals. Every Colored man in this city should vote for the bonds next Tuesday because it will be a good thing for every body, and especially for men who have to live by their toil to have this road in Wichita. FREE TO INVENTORS. The experience of C.A. Snow & Co., in ob taining more than 20,000 patents for inven-ors has 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 JOnnston's Minstrels. At Garfield Opera House Wedus'y Night Nov.20th. One of the events of the next week which is of much local interest will be, the performance to be give by Johnston's minstrels at the Garfield Opera house next Weds'y night.Much interest is being manifested in the success of the performance as all the performers as well Mr.A.F.Johnston the enterpising Manager,are all home people, it is, therefore,strictly a home product show and should be patronized by all. You will get your money's worth,as you will be entertained by as clever and proficient artists as ever stepped before a footlight. Admission:Lower floor 20c,,Gallery 10c,Reserved Seats 30c. Reserved seats on Sale at Johnston's barber sh p244 N.Main st. Jacob Bissantz, HARDWARE, STOVES, Queensware, Brushes, Toys, Etc. ,23 E.Douglas Ave. Wichita,Ka KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER Money Refunded if You are Dissatisfied Kinky, Troublesome, Refractory Hair, running, itching, and humiliating Scall straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an exte does the work. Ozone cannot fall. Advertisement and send us with One Dollar, piece of Ozone and one bottle Skin Refiner, neck skin bright; also one bottle Skin Food,ankle, Freckle, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Choke, and Moth removes all odors arising Chillalain, Inc. All the above, worth $8.50, unprecedented. Parties sending $3.00 will CO., 310 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. Heaters; also 25 good 2nd. the time. 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Gilbert & Matthews Have the Celebrated Jewel Heaters; also 25 good 2nd. hand heaters on the floor all the time.See them for Lowest prices on stoves. Furniture and Hardware. BRAITSCH'S SHOE STORE Shoe Dealer SPECIALTY. suitable for both rich and poor. PALES Wichita J.T. The Cash Shoe Dealer - FINE SHOES A SPECIALTY. Full and Winter Goods. Prices suitable for both rich and poor. Wichita Steam ing Company. Pressed Day or Night. Suites Sponged and Pressed $1.00 Pants Steam Cleaned,Pressed .50 Suits " $2.00 F.B.Peters,Propriet or ss. 516 E Douglas Clothes Cleaning Company. Clothing Cleaned and Pressed Day or Night. Pants Sponged and Pressed.... 25. Suites Sponged and Pressed $1.00 Overcoats , , , 50 Pants Steam Cleaned, Pressed .50 Coats Steam Cleaned, Pressed $1.00 Suits , , , $2.00 Overcoats , , , 125 . F.B.Peters, Proprietor Our Work Is Guaranteed First Class. 516 E Douglas Rail Road Time Table. For St. Louis's 2.25 p.m Daily. , Kansas City & St. Louis 10.06 p.m , Hutchinson, Lyons & Geneseo 7.15 a.m , Local Freight Hutchinson, Lyons and Geneseo 8.55 a.m Ex. Sundy , Geneseo, Pueblo and Denver 5.20 p.m , Anthony and Kiowa 7.25 a.m , Anthony and Kiowa 6.30 p.m Arrive Wichita From gt Louis 1.05 p.m Kansas C-ty and StsLouis 6.30 p.m Denver, Pueblo and Geneseo 11.10 p.m Hutchinson 6.10 p.m Ex.Sunday. Geneseo and Hutchiuson 9.40 p.m Kiowa and Anthony 11.15 a.m Kiowa and Anthony 5.10 y.m For Tickets, Time Tables, Maps, Reser Books, and further information, call on E.E. Blueckley. Passenger and Ticket Agent, 114 North Main st. FRISCO LINE. 108 For Monett, Springfield, St Louis and all points East,daily 1.20 p.m 102 , Pittsburg, Joplin, Galeno, Webb City and Carthage, daily 1.20 p.m 107 , Burrton, Ellsworth and all points West,daily 8:40 p.m 102 , Pittsburg, Girard, Joplin Carthage, Viinita and Sapulpa 10.00 p.m 102 , Monett, Fayetteville,Fort Smith and intermediate points,daily 10. p.m 102 , Eureka Springs, Springfield, St Louis and all points East,daily 10. p.m For Sleeping Berths and Through Tickets to all points,and particular information,see B F Dunn,Dist Page,Agent 100 Douglas Avenue L.R. Delaney,Ticket Agent. Union D pot. 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Henri generally declined to accompany her; he had not nerve to stand it, nor had Kate; but Mollie often went, for she rather enjoyed it, and it had the great advantage of taking her out of Henri's society for a time. "It is all very well!" exclaimed Reggie half angrily. "Let her break her own neck if it pleases her, but she has no business to break yours!" It was a glorious spring afternoon, bright sunshine was flooding the quaint old Reverton High street, and the phaeton had no sooner drawn up with a clatter before the post office, and madame gone in, than Mr. Anstruerh tall, soldiery form appeared at the Conservative club doorway opposite, and he lost no time in coming round to Molle's side. The groom was at the excited horses' heads, so they could talk unrestrainedly, and as Reggle's brown face was upturned to Molle's, and his blue eyes sought hers, they were certainly making the most of their chance. "I don't mind; she drives very well," she replied. "You never saw such strong hands as she has!" "She drives as if she were possessed?" he retorted. "I don't like—well, it is not fit for you to be whirled round the country like a tornado." "It is better than stopping at home," Molle answered, laughing. "You see, there is no room for Henri." "Henri!" said Mr. Anstruther, with a slight grimace. "One rarely sees you nowadays without that detestable little tailor's block. There, Mollie, I beg your pardon; you may like him, but you are not going to throw over your old friends for your new, are you? The mater and Joyce declare that they believe you are not allowed to come to see them. Tell me, is it true? "I am afraid it is, Reggie," was the response, given deftly. "Please beg them not to think me ungratefit. It is not very nice at Chalfont; but I shall do the best." "It is a burning shame!" he burst out holly. "What right have they to make you unhappy? I should like to wring their necks." "Don't be bloodthirsty"— and she laughed. "And I do not intend to be unhappy, especially if you will explain to Mrs. Anstruther—" "All right," replied Reggie promptly; then persuasively: "Mollie, don't you think that it is very selfish of you to wear those violets, when you see that I have none?" "I had not thought of it in that light," she said demurcely. "Poor little Kate gathered them for me." "Suppose you see how they look in my coat?" "Well, I don't wish to be selfish," she said, unfastening them, and leaning down to put them in his outstretched hand. Reggie caught the hand, flowers and all, and as he looked up into those beautiful soft grey eyes that had played such havoc with his heart, he said, with quickening breath: "Look here, Mollie, I hate to think of you miserable; it is more than I—than any fellow can stand. Oh, bother! here she comes! I can see her feathers bobbing through the door. When shall I see you again?" "Impossible to say, for madame and Henri seem to have taken a dislike to everyone. But don't worry, I am not miserable; at least, not very; tell Joyce." "And Henri—do you like him? Is he a pretty good sort?" he demanded hastily. But madame had caught sight of a pair of broad shoulders, a closely-cropped sunny head, and, erc Mollie could reply she had swept out, her glance falling with equal disfavor on Reggie fastening the violets in his buttwhole, and Mollie's smiling face. "You are making a long stay in Reveron this time, Mr. Anstruther," she said blandly, as she gathered uj· the reins. "Yes, there is no place like home, and I have heaps of friends here!" he answered pleasantly, raising his hat. "By the way, Madame Dubois, I hope the rumor I heard at the club this afternoon is true—that the police have some important clue respecting poor Mr. Barlowe's assailant?" For a moment madame turned her eyes with a quick, wild glance on him, reminding Mollie somehow of a savage animal's sight in a trap; but the next instant she had recovered herself with a determined effort, and answered ally: "This is news to me. indeed, for I have heard no such thing. How is it we have not been told—we, who have the best right to know; we, who have longed and looked for the truth to be found out all this weary year? No, I cannot believe it; I fear to hope! Look, I am quite overcome at the thought! Tell me all you know!" She was overcome. She had worked herself up as she proceeded, yet the girl at her side felt that the reason she gave was not the true one, and again it occurred to her that madame knew more than she had ever told; yet she might be misjudging her. Perhaps she had cared for Mr. Barlowe with something of the fierce tenderness she showed for Henr! But she had little time to think. Madame ascertained all Reggie knew, and chatted a few minutes with self-possession; but directly she had turned the horses' heads and they were leaving Reverton behind, her face grew black as a thunder-cloud, her lips were pressed together in a thin line, and her eyes, burning with a somber fire, glanced over the horses' heads unseeingly as she urged them on. Never did Mollie forget that drive! How much faster did she mean to go? she thought, in real terror. She was a brave girl, with nerves well under control; but it was mad—mad to tear along like this. She was absolutely obliged to hold on tight as they swayed from side to side; while, as they shaved past a heavy wagon and swept round a corner, she saw that the groom at the back was standing up in his seat watching the road anxiously, his face chalky and white. She tried to remonstrate once or twice, so did the man; but madame only answered impatiently, and, if possible, went faster, and it seemed a Providence indeed that the roads were quiet that afternoon. Many times Mollie glanced up at the set face beside her, lighted by a fierce look of exultation, as trees and hedges vanished from sight almost before seen, and the wind blew cold on their faces. Was she trying to drive away from her own thoughts, flying where no man pursued? Mollie could scarcely believe her own good fortune when she once more alighted at the hall door of Chalfont, safe and sound. Kate came running to meet them, and as madame caught sight of her it evidently recalled something to her mind, for she paused and turned to Mollie with a frown. "You seemed to be talking very earnestly with that young Anstruther," she said abruptly. "What was it about?" "Nothing that would interest you, madame," she answered politely. "I am your guardian, and insist upon knowing." Then, as Mollie's frank face was turned upon her, madame either remembered the old proverb about taking a horse to the water, but failing to make him drink; or that the L'Estrange were a family of soldiers, and that the fighting spirit was flashing resentfully from those gray eyes now, for she added hastily: "I know the world; you do not; and I forbid you to give flowers to gentleman. Yes, Kate, my precious one, you should give your violets to auntie, not to your half-sister, who did not value them." And she swept away in quest of her son. "They were hers, to do as she pleased with," the child called after her sulkily, as she hung round Mollie, and made grimaces after her retreating relative. "You see, Mollie, you ought to have given them to Henri, who is so good, so adorable, so sweet!" "Hush! hush, Kate!" said the elder girl quickly. Angry as she was she would not encourage the child against her aunt, and she walked to the door and stood looking out into the sunshine with misty yes. "Love thine enemies," she thought. "Overcome evil with good." Oh, it was really too hard; she could not try. The groom's voice speaking to the gardener, who was bedding out the tulips in the borders, here came wafted towards her. "Tomorrow I gives notice. Yes, I lose my place, sure enough; but if I sticks it, who would look to the missus and kids when I lose my life? See them 'orses all lathered up? Several times I thought we were done. We were bound to go, and the young lady, she sat as still—well, I never see her equal for pluck—and the wheels ground away." God had been very good to her, and brought her safely through danger, thought Mollis remorsefully, and yet she had just been grumbling! Then she wondered what Reggie would have felt had they been killed; and then she saw Kate's sharp, hazel eyes watching her intently, so she took her hand and raced round the garden until they came to the swing, splendid with new ropes. "Why, Kate, how is this?" she cried. "I thought it would be nice to use the swing our mother had put up," muttered she ungraciously. And when Mollie pulled her down on the seat by her side and kissed her thin cheek, she blushed quite guiltily, as if detected in some crime! THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 17th,1 00. CHAPTER VII Dinner was very late that day, for Henri did not return home from a visit to the police station until long after the usual hour, and then Mollie heard him tell his mother that the rumor must have originated through some tramp being taken up with suspicious articles in his possession; but otherwise the inspector had no further clue to the perpetrator of the crime. It was a warm night, almost sultry, and Mollie opened the long French windows and went out onto the panilles, leaving them alone, though Henri's high tones sneering at the English police, and at madame for believing all she heard, reached her for some time. How soft and fresh the air felt; how high above her head the myriads of stars were twinkling in the vast vaults of heaven! There was a whisper of coming summer in the little breeze that just lifted the curls on her brow, speaking of the primroses that were blooming down by the stream, the violets in the shady woods. The roof covering the pantiles was supported by iron pillars, and the scene was the same as from her bedroom window, which was just above. But Mollie never tired of it, and was standing in dreamy thought, when a voice close to her startled her. "Ahl mademoiselle. I have found you at last. I have been looking for you everywhere!" said Henri briskly, closing the glass doors. "You enjoy the lovely night—vee?" "Anyone would, monsieur," Mollie replied, adding mischievously: "Surely it makes you think of Paris—the lights, music, dancing, and all that kind of thing—does it not?" "You are laughing at me, medemol-selle," he said, with a very genuine sigh as the vision rose before him. "But tell me, would you not like to go there, see all these things—are you not tired of being here?" "Oh, no. Why, when I was in Germany I was just longing to be home to watch the flowers come out, to ramble in the woods." Henril shrugged his shoulders and glanced down at his dainty boots. "Yet it is very unpleasant for you," he argued. "My mother is peculiar. She has never recovered from the shock of her brother's sudden death. Two years with her would appl me, were I a girl. And had I the chance of going to beautiful Paris, having a home of my own, a husband devoted to me, I should take it, would not you?" "No!" said Mollie quickly, suppressing a gasp of dismay. "Besides, what good would they be to me if I were not devoted, too. I am going in"—and she moved to the window. "Stay, do not be so cruel!" and he stepped in front of her. "You know I love, adore you. Only say, Henri, I return your ardent affection, and will be yours! and my life will be spent in making you happy." "But I don't—I never could!" she cried, not waiting to choose her words in her hurry. "Nor do you love me. Henri, so let us say no more about it." "I tell you I do!" protested he sullyen. "Why do you doubt me? Consent, and I will carry you to my gay Paris and teach you to love!" And he came nearer and laid a hand on her arm. Instinctively she shrank back. His face, sallow and cunning, was too near to be pleasant; his black eyes were fixed, with an expression of assured triumph, on hers. Clearly to be read in them was the conviction that he. Henri Dubols, was hardly likely to be refused, that no girl could resist when he pleaded. And yet there was a certain admiration there too, which she had felt and hailed for the last few weeks. (To be Continued.) 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In 1898 it had reached 5,200,000 pounds, and at present the rate of production is over 7,000,000 pounds a year. A New Fire-Extinguisher. A scientist suggests that milk be used to extinguish the flames of kerosene, because "milk forms an emulsion with the oil, which makes it accomplish its object more quickly." The best medicine to quickly cure constipation indigestion, dyspepsia, biliosiness or flatness, is Hostetler's Stomach Bitters. Try it also for malaria, fever and ague. Most men think they can do things better than they are being done until they try. Is Life Worth Living? Sleeplessness, debility, nervousness and palpitation of the heart are not diseases; they are symptoms indicating that the vauvous vital organs are not working in harmony. Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial restores order and rids the body of all waste products that clog the system. It insures sound digestion, sound nerves and sound sleep. Sold by agent in every town. Strange as it may seem, just as soon as people get into society they expect to get asked out. Baseball players; Golf players; all players chew White's Yuca an whilst playing. The prize fighter is not necessarily close fisted. I am sure Piso's Care for Consumption saved my life three years ago--Mrs. Thos. ROBINNS, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. When a speaker gets hoarse he has some idea that the country has been saved. Deafness a Cannot be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constipation. The ear is inflamed by the inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. The ear is inflamed by the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal conlation, hearing will be destroyed forever; the ear is caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucus surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of catarrh (caused by catarrh) that cannot be curbed by catarrh Care. Send or circulate, free. F. J. GIENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by J. GIENEY, 725 Hall's Family Pills are the best. A boy smoking a cigar is such a shocking sight that even men feel unpleasant in witnessing it. Best for the Bowel No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. 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I then got Morley's Wonderful Eight, which relieved her in five minutes and soon effected a permanent cure. Sold by agent in every town. A man who is deceived by good fortune is crushed by ill fortune. KIOWA-COMANCHE Country (3,000,000 acres) to open to settlement. Subscribe to the KIowa KIOWA devoted to information about the KIOWA community, coy. Ic. Read and send to your friend back east. Morgan's Manual (310 page Settlers' Guide) with fine section map $1,000. Map. 25c. All above. $1.75. Address Dick T. Morgan, Ferry, O. T. A woman doesn't talk through her hat unless it happens to be a new one. Cut Girder by Electric city. Some wrought-iron girders in a building in Chicago had to be cut during repairs to make room for a steel column, and it was decided to use electricity instead of the old method of sawing. The girders to be cut were six in number and fourteen inches deep, with a one-inch web. To accomplish the work it was necessary to melt about 225 holes in the girders, and the actual time spent in cutting all was three and one-half hours. Read the Advertisement. You will enjoy this publication much better if you will get in the habit of reading the advertisements; they will afford a most interesting study and some excellent bargains. Our advertisers are reliable and send what they advertise. It doesn't take a burglar to break into song. Double Daily Service via Choctaw Route. On October 7th the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad inaugurates double daily service from Oklahoma and Indian Territory to Hot Springs, Ark., and emphis, Tenn., where direct connections are made with lines diverging for all points in the east and south east. Ladien. If you want a beautiful complexion, a bright eye, a good appetite, an active liver, bowels regular as clock work, and vigorous, healthy body, use Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial, the great system renovator. It cures all diseases to which women are subject, such as weakness, debility, melancholy, nervous prostration, etc. Sc'd by agent in every town. The doctor and the lawyer both amend the constitution. on Chill Cu or Money Refunded by Your Me How Mothers may Help their Daughters into Womanhood Every mother possesses information of vital value to her young daughter. That daughter is a precious legacy, and the responsibility for her future is largely in the hands of the mother. The mysterious change that develops the thoughtless girl into the thoughtful woman should find the mother on the watch day and night. As she caret for the physical well-being of her daughter, so will the woman be, and her children also. When the young girl's thoughts become sluggish, when she experiences headaches, dizziness, faintness, and exhibits an abnormal disposition to sleep, pains in the back and lower limbs, eyes dim, desire for solitude, and a dislike for the society of other girls when she is a mystery to herself and friends, then the mother should go to her aid promptly. As such a time the greatest aid to nature is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It prepares the young system for the coming change, and is the surest reliance in this hour of trial. The following letters from Miss Good are practical proof of Mrs. Pinkham's efficient advice to young women. Miss Good asks Mrs. Pinkham for Help. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I have time with my monthly periods being it, and put myself in your care, for month menstruation would become for six months, and now it has stopp vous and of a very bad color. I am MRS. PINKHAM:—I have been very much bothered for some monthly periods being irregular. I will tell you all about myself in your care, for I have heard so much of you. Each situation would become less and less, until it entirely stops, and now it has stopped again. I have become very very bad color. I am a young girl and have always had "DEAR MISS. PINKHAM:—I have been very much bothered for some time with my monthly periods being irregular. I will tell you all about it, and put myself in your care, for I have heard so much of you. Each month menstruation would become less and less, until it entirely stops for six months, and now it has stopped again. I have become very nice vous and of a very bad color. I am a young girl and have always had work very hard. I would be very much pleased you would tell me what to do."—MISS PEARL Good Cor. 29th Avenue and Yesler Way, West February 10th, 1908 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound enough. It just simply wonderful the change your medicine has made to you in another person. 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