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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER. Consuls Acting Independently Of The Diplomats. TO MODIFY NEGOTIATIONS. Washington, Nov. 30.—It appears that, upon inquiry directed to the pow- ers themselves, their ministers at Pekin have not correctly reflected their present views as to the basis of the peace negotiations. This statement is cert- arily true as to a majority of the powers interested and the fact is re- garded as warranting the prediction that the agreement must be modified abandoned. It is learned at the state department that while these negotiations are dragging along at Pekin, some of the American consuls in China are achieving practical and valuable results by individual efforts. They are addressing themselves in cases directly to the viceroy of the great provinces where American property interests have suffered, to secure indemnity and reparation, and in most cases they are succeeding very well. It is surmised from the latest Chinese advices that the English consuls are doing likewise, and are collecting many claims and the moneys are being turned over to the mission interests which suffered. If this movement continues, it is entirely possible that neither the United States nor Great Britain will be obliged to concern themselves with the prosecution of individual claims for indemnity through the slow moving agencies at Pekin. Two Statesmen Dead. Washington. Nov. 29.—Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Geo. W. Wilson is dead. He entered the internal revenue service in 1869 and has continued there ever since that date. Commissioner Wilson was regarded as the most thoroughly informed man on internal revenue service, and was consulted on all measures affecting the revenues that have been before congress in many years. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 29.—Senator C.K. Davis, chairman of the committee on foreign relations of the senate is dead after a protracted sickness. He served in the civil war in a Wisconsin regiment: has been governor of Minnesota and was elected to the U. S. Senate in 1887 and was the author of the pension law of 1890. Storms In Ohio. Columbus, O., Nov. 28.—Rain which continued turned into sleet and hail about midnight, and toward morning into a heavy wet snow. There were high winds during part of the time, and as a result wires of all sorts were generally demoralized in the morning. Columbus was nearly cut off from the world, the Western Union having 100 wires down and the Postal being proportionately crippled. Lorain, O., Nov. 28.—Thousands of dollars of damage has been done by the storm on Lake Erie, which began at night and is still raging. The schooner St. Lawrence which went ashore a few days ago has been broken into pieces. The harbor is in danger of destruction. Over a thousand feet of the east pier is gone and the west pier is also threatened. A Light Sentence. Akron, O., Nov. 29.—Verando Kamp, known as "The Kentuekian," the ring-leader during the riot of August 22, and who pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill, was sentenced to 15 months in the penitentiary at hard labor. Kamp professes to be a cousin of Jesse and Frank James. Protect Treasure in Transit. Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 29.—The Union Pacific has adopted the plan of placing armed guards upon its trains which carry large shipments of money. Trains 1 and 4, which take most of the treasure shipments, have already been garrisoned with these guards. Col. Tom Cooper, Cheyenne, is in charge of the armed force on one of the trains. F. M. C. A. Executive Committee. Wichita, Kas, Nov. 27. —The following executive committee was elected by the Y. M. C. A. convention: J. E. Nissley, Topeka; Summer Whitson, Wellington; E. H. Anderson, Topeka; Thomas Page, Topeka; E. F. Caldwell, Lawrence; C. W. McClure, Emporia; Frank Nelson, Topeka; Thomas M. Potter, Peabody; D. F. Shirk, Cottonwood Falls; L. I. Stadden, Fort Scott; Governor W. E. Stanley, Topeka; Everett Stone, Topeka; J. M. Knapp, Wichita; Ellsberry Martin, Wichita; Dr. F. A. Forter, Pittsburg; S. Ditzell, Leavenworth; Willis K Foulks, Lawrence AMERICAN ENGINEERS Refuse to Run Trains in Oppressive Mexico. Nogales, Ariz., Nov. 29.—For several days there has been almost a tie-up on the Sonora division of the Southern Pacific railway. Friday all the engineers running into this point from the South refused to pull a throttle in the Mexican state of Sonora till their comrades now lying in Mexican prisons be released. The trouble comes from the custom of the Mexican authorities in arresting trainmen whenever an accident happens to a wayfarer caused by the running of a train, regardless, the railroad men say, of who may be at fault. The southbound passenger express is the only train that has left for Hermosillo and Guaymas for several days, and that was pulled by Master Mechanic Johnson in place of the regular engineer. In the jail at Guaymas at present are Engineer Charles Smith, Conductor Longworthy, one American brakeman and two Mexican brakemen, in all in Nogales, Sonora, across the line, are Engineer Jefferson, Conductor Budge and Brakeman Rochin; at Magdalena are incarnated an American engineer and brakeman. The railroad companies' attorneys say they have tried in vain to have several of the men brought to trial, for the innocence of the charges against them can be readily proved. The trainmen declare that they are frequently imprisoned without trial, on the slightest pretext. A JURYMAN ON THE CARPET. Another Venire of 100 Men Issued—Castle Sick. El Dorado, Nov. 28.—Olin Castle came so near collapsing that he had to leave the court room. On demand of the counsel for the defense the jury was taken from the room and then one of them, Juror Halford, was brought in again, singly. It had been stated by two men who will give evidence to that effect, that Halford had expressed an opinion as to his decision as a juror. Halford was questioned but denied the statements made. The jury was then brought in and he was again questioned in the presence of the other jurors. The special venire of 200 men had been exhausted and a full jury not secured and Judge Shinn ordered another venire of 100 men. Will Fortify Isle of Pines. New York, Nov. 29.—The United States will retain possession of the Isle of Pines, whatever the final disposition of Cuba, says a Washington dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser. It will be fortified and a strong garrison will be kept there. Lying south of the western end of Cuba, the Isle of Pines commands the western or Yucatan entrance to the Gulf, and forms an important outpost for the defense of the Nicaragua canal. The northern side of the island, that next to the Cuban shores is admirably adapted for the purposes of the government. National officers say that Siguenea bay, on the northwest coast, will, with but little dredging, afford and excellent and safe harbor. A Forestry Reservation. Washington, Nov. 29.—Commissioner Hermann of the general land office has ordered withdrawal from public entry of 250,000 acres of vacant unappropriated public domain in Utah that constitutes the watershed from which the Domestic water supply of Salt Lake City is derived. The action is taken with a view of reserving the land permanently for forestry purposes. Infernal Machine by Mail. Chicago, Nov. 28.—A dangerous looking package resembling an infernal machine was discovered in a mail sack in one of the postal cars of the Omaha and Ogden railroad. The package had been forwarded from Versailles, France, and was addressed to a merchant in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contents were emptied and a smoldering package was found. Ten short, cartridge shaped objects were found in the cover of excelsior and cotton and from these a stifling odor emanated. It is thought that the substance was ignited spontaneously. The package was returned to the Chicago office under close cover and has been forwarded to Washington. Home Wants News of Kansas. Topeka, Nov. 27.—Governor Stanley received a letter from J. P. Spanier, European agent of the Santa Fe with headquarters at Rome, Italy, asking for annual reports, state laws and printed matter regarding the state. Mr. Spanier is endeavoring to interest Italian immigrants in Kansas. Morning Comfort Powders. Comfort powders are beautiful little stanzas or verses of courage and good cheer, written on small papers and rolled up like powdered medicines. One is to be unrolled, read and enjoyed each morning. Each one is a mystery until its turn comes. And the surprise is a part of the pleasure. New York's Factory Fatalities. Twenty-three times as many persons were killed and injured in the factories of New York last year as were killed and wounded in the war with Spain. The killed in the war numbered 208; in the factories 910. Over 40,000 persons were injured in the factories within the twelve months. Hon. Wm.R.Carter, assistant principal at the Institute, Harriman gone to Topeka, Kan. of the Topeka Indust Australian Federal Capital. There is every probability that early in next year the site of the Australian federal capital will be divided and competitive plans for laying it out invited. The idea is that it should be one of the finest cities of its kind in the world, enjoying a salubrious climate and possessing beautiful surroundings. Only the public buildings will be constructed at the cost of the commonwealth, all others being left to private enterprise. A LIFE SAVED. A Druggist's Timely and Straight-For ward Advice Saves the Life of a Prominent Citizen. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 26.—(Special)—Among the Catholic Foresters in this city, none is better known or more universally esteemed, than Mr. S. P. Rush, Conductor (President) of Holy Name Court, Number 26. His many friends, inside the Order and outside of its ranks, were, therefore, much startled to learn that his life was in danger, he having Bright's Disease, that most terrible and fatal disease. Mr. Rush, however, made a grand struggle for his life, taking prescriptions, and pills and powders, until his stomach refused food. At last, his local druggist, guided by the numerous inquiries being made at his store for Dodd's Kidney Pills, advised Mr. Rush to buy and try some. This he did, and to his delight he was restored to health and strength. Mr. Rush says that after commencing the use of Dodd's kidney Pills, he felt much better, but it took two months to effect a cure. "I took nothing else but Dodd's kidney Pills during that time, so I know that I owe life and health to them." What this wonderful remedy has done for Mr. Rush, it will certainly do for anyone. It is the only remedy that has never failed to cure Bright's Disease. Mr. Rush is just now receiving the congratulations of his friends, but always finds time to say a good word for the Medicine that saved his life. Sold for 50 cents a box. All dealers. The only safe bet on record—the alphabet. Some cough remedies hide a cough; they drug it into silence, but the irritation stays in the lungs to cause trouble. Morley's Honey Pectoral soothes, heals, strengthens and cures thoroughly. The cough stops because the cause is removed. Price 25 cents. Sold by agent in every town. The fisherman's wealth depends on his net profits. FREE IF YOU WRITE AT ONCE. An illustrated catalogue of 264 pages, and 3,500 engravings, has just been issued which must interest all who read this notice. It is issued by the Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co., Broadway, corner Locust st. St. Louis, and it is full of new and desirable articles suitable for sale, ranging from 25 cents to $1,000. It is so complete that one cannot buy Christmas goods to advantage without consulting it, especially as the house is known by the well-earned title of "The Lowest Priced House in America for Fine Goods." All that is new and desirable in diamonds, watches, jewelry, watches, watches, wares, umbrellas, art wares, optical goods, the stationery, etc., are contained in this great catalogue, and St. Louis is brought right to your doors, as the firm sells at St. Louis prices and pays express charges to any part of the United States. To each of the first 10,000 who send in their names and addresses, a copy of the catalogue will be mailed to the customer paid. Write at once to insure receiving it. Hard times breeds one class of sinners and prosperity breeds another. Caterrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarr is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarr can be applied on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarr Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and a regular price of $100 appears of the best known, combined with the best blood purifiers acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what much wonderful results in eating Catarr. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O. Sold by drugstores, price 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Agreeable advice is seldom useful advice. Coughs tell you that there is something wrong in throat or lungs. It is the cause, not the cough, that you must look after. Morley's Honey Pectoral searches out the cause of trouble; it heals the inflamed surfaces, stops the irritation, loosens the cough and cures you thoroughly. Sold by agent in every town. Regret not the past: let the dead past act as its own undertaker. Hon. Wm.R. Carter, who was assistant principal at the Harriman Institute, Harriman, Tenn., has gone to Topeka, Kan., to take charge of the Topeka Industrial Institute, to the superintendency of which he was elected a few weeks ago. Upon his arrival in Topeka, he was tendered a banquet by the leading citizens of that place and starts out with the confidence and esteem of those who are charged with the responsibility of looking after that school. Despite the disfranchisement of Negroes,E.D.Latta, owner of the gas houses,electric lights and street cars of Charlotte,N.C.,has 25 or 30 Negroes in said city erecting four large wholesale brick stores, two stories high,next to the A.M.E.Zion Publication house,and not a whiee man bossing them. It is a beautiful sight and shows Negro effeciency. The Negro brick masons get from $2.50 ts $3 00 per day.Adjoining these buildings,W. Smith, a Negro contractor of note,is bossing and building a 3 story brick store for another white firm. A recent letter received in this city from Quartermaster Sergeant Charles W. Grayson, Companp B. Twenty forth U.S. (colored) Infantry dated Forth Wirth, Washington states that four companies of that regimentr. B.D.L & M,which have been on duty in the Department of the Columbia, have been ordered to Philippines. They will sail from San Francisco October 1. The remainder of the regiment there have been on active service in the Luzon country since early spring. All mankind have sined.There is no difference.Certainly all have faleb in glorifying God.Our conscience condemn us.We want no invention patented which would enable our associates to see through us.Had one a photograph of his heart,taken by the beams of the Son of Righteousness'rest assured that he would not go about showing it to his neigh bors. The Law is merely the mirror by wich we are able to see our condition.it has no power to rescue us.It simply exposes.But the Gospel comes to our help.First,we need the Law We must know that we are siners. Then salvation becomes a necessity.Rescue is appreciated the more as there is a sense of peril.We see what joy is in the Gospel. THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF The Minnesota state normal schools are to give four Filipinos free tuition. are to give four Filipinos free tuition. Railroads give longer limits on tickets sold on account of holidays this year than heretofore. A Tranvaal General is in New York and says that President Kruger will make his home in America. New South Wales reports 1,503,060 acres in wheat, and a total crop of 16,000,000 bushels is expected. A terrible famine is reported in the Chinese province of Shensi, and the government granaries are empty. One New Mexico breeder has 10,000 Angora goats, and there are others with flocks of from 1,000 to 5,000. The advent of winter throughout the Northwest starts 5,000 saw mill hands to the lumber camps in the woods. The Actors' Church Alliance of America has opened a campaign against theatrical performances on Sunday. CARVE THAT OPOSSUM CHILDREN, CARVE HIM TO THE HEART. There will be an OPOS and Sweet P At PEERL Wednesday Under the THE WICHITA The Searchlight invites its friends that will be prepared. The Prof. Fisher's M A Prize of $1.00 will be given the p Tickets for GOOD MUSIC. Admission There will be an Old, Fashion OPOSSUM and Sweet Potato Feast. At PEERLESS Hall Wednesday night,Dec.12. Under the Auspices of THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT. The Searchlight invites its friends to come and partake of the Feast that will be prepared.This will be a Gala Affair. Prof.Fisher's Military Band. A Prize of $1.00 will be given the person who sells the most tickets Tickets for Every body. Rhode Island no longer has two capitals; Newport is out and Providence is now alone the seat of the state government. The Russian government has ordered the construction of a 6,230 ton cruiser at Sebastapol. The cost will be 709,900 roubles. The National Grange has set apart the third Sunday in June to be observed by all grangers as a grange memorial day. The Siberian railway is again giving immigrants reduced fares which had been suspended on account of the Chinese troubles. President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers of America, has authorized a strike of 2,000 miners of Hopkins county, Kentucky. The Illinois Central will lose $750,000 by the abandonment of their New Orleans terminals, on account of the encroachment of the river. The Santa Fe is to operate the St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado as soon as it can be connected with the Santa Fe system at Kansas City. Congressman Boutelle, of Maine, has sufficiently recovered to warrant the belief that he will be able to attend the coming session of congress. The national organizations of Machinists and of Metal workers have agreed upon a 9½ hour working day; also that there shall be neither strikes or lock outs in the future. Leipsic, Ohio, has been greatly damaged by a tornado. Many buildings were unroofed. The Copenhagen municipality is negotiating with American bankers for a $15,000,000 loan. The flood mark at Pittsburg, Pa., was 28 feet on Nov. 26. Both the Allegheny and the Monongahela were still rising. MEN! "A WARNING VOICE" Is title of an interesting little book that shows how SEXUAL STRENGTH Is LOST and how it may be REGAINED. It is sent securely sealed in plain envelope FREE on receipt of 2c stamp for postage We are the leading specialists in curing all cases of kidney and Bladder trouble, Sexua Weakness and Impotency, Syphilis, Gleet and Stricture, quick and permanently. We have cured at their own homes. All Letters kept stricty and answered in plain sealed envelope. Consultation by mail free. Write to day. Address Dr.W.H Saunders & Co., CHICAGO,ILL. STATION C VOL. 11. NO. 27 Old, Fashion MISUM Potato Feast. LESS Hall night, Dec. 12. Auspices of SEARCHLIGHT. to come and partake of the Feast is will be a Gala Affair. Military Band. person who sells the most tickets. Every body. GOOD ORDER. in 10 Cents RALLY. On to morrow (Sunday, Dec.2nd) Rev.Dr.A.C.Terrill, pastor of the A.M.E. church of this city,will hold a big Rally,the money raised there by together with the proceeds of the entertainment at Peerless hall on Thankseiving are to be applied on the main debt of the church. Dr.Terrill has done a grand work since coming here,and during the last conference year paid more than $600. on this debt. Let every one turn out to morrow with a full pecket book and help in this grand rally. The Searchlight will publish a complete list of the donors with the amount paid op posite each name. See next issue. A new 12-inch naval gun has been tested at Indian Head, which, with an 850-pound steel tipped projectile, would pierce any armor ever made. It is the first of 40 which will go on the new battleships and cruisers. The matter of extraditions between Cuba and foreign countries is now in a shape to require a settlement, once for all. Count von Waldersee demands that the Chinese troops be withdrawn from the vicinity of the allied forces; or he will fight them. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straighten the hair from falling out and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials on free protection straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. This hair pomade is the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and the ginnie never fails to keep the hair pliable and gentlemen. Elegantly performed. 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Now that the campaign is fully over, and the Republican party has won a grand national victory and is in complete control of the national legislature, it remain to be seen what will be done by Congress to redress the unconstitution al and wholesale disfranchisement of the black man in certain Southern states. Under the Federal constitution, Congrese may reduce the representation from those states in proposition to the number of voters whom they deny the right of suffrage. To say that the black man loyally supported the Republican ticket, is to speak of their support in its mildest form, for they made every thing else secondary thereto. And the one main inducement, and the thought uppermost in the minds of all black men was, that with the continuation of the present national executive and with both branches of Congress strongly Republican that the further spread of that unconstitutional and uncivilized practice, disfranchisement, would be checked, and the constitutional previso applied to those who have already taken such steps. It remains, we say, to be seen whether the black man's labors were all in vain, whether his hopes are to be blasted. Congress will soon be in session, and they hold the key to the solution. Will the black man find a Sunner,a Seward or a Lincoln who will sponsor his cause? The reduction of the representation of those states that have debarred the black man's vote is the proper and constitutional remedy. Yet,it is claimed that president McKinley is averse to such a course,let it be hoped that such a report has no sanction in the mind of our chief executive and may God forbid that he shonld turn a deaf ear to the agonizing cries of persecuted humanity in his native country.Let no attempt be made to hinder or impede the progress of any movement to reduce the representation of those states and thus remedy a great wrong and en force the constitution. Reduce the representation. Reduce them. Mayor Ross has vetoed the ordinance to increase the pay of the policemen from $50. to $60. per month. The police will not go on a strike. rest assured. Remember the big Opossum and Sweet potato feast at Peerless hall on Wednesday night,Dec.12th. It will be a grand affair. Admission for every body 10 cents. Opens a Lunch Room. Geo.McDonald,who has been in Woodward,O.T. for the past five months has returned and has opened a Lunch Counter at 249 N.Main street,where you can get a first class,Hot or Cold lunch,good coffee chili,fried chicken,fried fish,milk, oysters,any style,in fact,almost any thing,in the line of eatables,also cigars and tobacco.Mr.McDonald is an old resident of the city and is well known as being an extra good cook.His place at 249 N. Main street will be open all night. Stop by when you are hungry or when you want a smoke and he will cordially receive you. Knight Bert Glover,C.C. of Toas lodge No.10,of this city,is very popular in Pythian circles;and we predict that he is to be a leader in the ranks of the brave men. Mrs.T.H.Cox left Thursday for Kansas City where she will spend the winter with her husband. Remember the Opossum Feast at Peerless hall on Dec.12th. On account of the bad weather Arkansas Valley lodge did not meet last Tuesday night. But all will be on hand next Tuesday. Johnston's minstrels left Monday to make a tour of Kansas towns. We wish them success. Abe Alexander is on the sick list. Mrs.Annie Ribbon,of Memphis, Tenn.,and her mother Mrs. Eliza Jones,of Kansas City, Mesdames Dancey,Green and Jones of this city,were the welcomed guests of Mrs Sarah Woods last Sunday afternoon at her residence 1116 N.5h avenne.They had a pleasant time. Dinner and refreshments were served.Every one was well pleased. Mrs.Morrow has returned from Kansas City. Richard Love has bought the full interest in the barber shop at 344 N.Main;also a half interest in one of the policy wheels. Richard is climbing the ladder round by round.His next investment will be in a marriage liscence. Build a Hall! Why don't the Colored secret society people of this city bnild a hall? The necessity for one was never more manifest than now and the feasibility of such an undertaking being made a succes were never brighter and under no circumstonces do we belive the possibility will ever again be as bright as now. The only requisites are: Unity of purpose Financial boosting. Some may think that this will require a young mint of money, but if they will carefully investigate the subject they will find that it will not require near as much as they had thought. Let each organization in the city at their next meeting appoint a committee or three to confer with a like committee from the other bodies. Then let this joint committee draw up plans, specifications, etc; let the respective committees report back to the lodge from whence they came and let the good work be started. If such a plan as outlined is not satisfactory, take up some other. But by all means let us have the hall. Our columns are open for any suggestions which any of our readers would desire to make. Lets get interested in a hall. 1 Jas.Jackson, W.A.Bettis, S.E.Patton, Joe Bowman, Rev.W.R Haedy, and Ambrose Morris went out hunting last Tuesday. They bombarded the country out east in the Carter and Lucas neighborhood. Jackson and Bettis tied with ten rabbits and a quail each; Patton came next, bagging six rabbits; Morris next, with four rabbits; then Rev.Hardy, who stopped two rabbits and two quails; Bowman got a duck, one rabbit and a prairie chicken. They report a royal time. Trade Gilbert & M Have the Celebrated hand heaters on the est. Furniture 338 and 340 North Main Anderson Crump received a telegram Wednesday informing him of the death of his father at King-fisher, O.T.He left at once for that place. Jas. Jackson and wife took Thanks giving dinner with Miss Ida Hill and brothers at their farm, 2 miles west of Valley Center.Jack says he did his whole duty to that turkey. S.W.Lea,one of ourprominen Colored men,has been appointed a member of the police force. Wm.Whitted went fishing on Thanksgiving day. Are you a Sub scriber to the Searchlight? New Hope Baptist church held services Thanksgiving day. Miss Lizzie Burnham left Monday to visit friend in Joplin,Mo. Henry Braden spent Thanksgiving in Enid,O.T. Mrs.G.W.Jones left Saturday on an extended trip to Kansas City and St.Joe to visit her daughters. She will be gone about 3 months. The Second Baptist church held services on Thanksgiving day at the church,and gave a concert at night. An excellent program was rendered d. Mrs.Cora Lee of Kansas City is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. L.J. Chapman. J.C.Coffee and others,are organizing a new Colored band. The Tabernacle Baptist church held services Thanksgiving day. The A.M.E. church served a big dinner at Peerless hall on Thanks giving day; their tables were well patronized all day. At night at the same place they presented a splendid play; title, "Too much of a good thing". Peerless hall was packed and jammed with people, and one could congratulate himself on being luky enough to find standing room. The play was well played, each of the actors thoroughly mastering their respective parts. The actors were: Mesdames, Josie Abernathy, Ester Reed; Misses, Nancy Phelps, L.A Covington, Lula Holbort, and Grace Baker. Messers: Ed Landrum, Mot Vernon and Geo. White. One, of the many, comical features of this comical play was, the part of a 'country consin' played by Ed Landrum. He acted the part of a 'country' to perfection. He kept the large audience in a continuous roar of laughter by his witty sayings and comical maneuvers. Mot Vernon most successfully played his part as a 'shy young man'. Misses Phelps, Covington, Holbort, Baker, and Mrs. Reed certainly played their parts well. White as old man Perkins and Mrs. Abernathy as Mrs. Perkins, both did well. Mrs. Abernathy played the part of an aristocratic lady well. In fact the whole was some thing GRAND. At the close of the performance every one turned his attention to the well filled refreh-ment tables and began at once to empty them, to the great satisfaction of the table committees. The great turn out was a fitting testimonial of the high esteem in which Dr. Terrill, pastor, is held by his member and friends. Each member deserve much credit for the effort successfully put forth to make the occasion a grand one. Johnston's Minstrels have returned from their trip. Trade with our advertisers. Gilbert & Matthews Have the Celebrated Jewel Heaters; also 25 good 2nd. hand heaters on the floor all the time.See them for Low- BRAITSCH'S SHOE STORE hoe Dealer. SPECIALTY suitable for both rich and poor. Pee B.F. McLaen, The Cash Shoe Dealer. FINE SHOES A SPECIALTY. Fall and Winter Goods. Prices suitable for both rich and poor. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas, AIR DRESSINGS. ```markdown ``` KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS. 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MY HALF SISTER XXX By ELTON HARRIS XXX CHAPTER VIII.—(Continued.) "Look here, Mollie, will you—won't you? I love you awfully. I have jusu run over on the chance of seeing you, because I could not stay away any longer. And I hate to think of you here with these people. Won't you look at me? Do!" A most persuasive voice was Reggie; but Mollie's eyes were fixed on the point of her shoe, and she put her hands behind her when he attempted to take them. "Give me time to think," she whispered in a subdued tone. "I can hardly believe that you are here. How did you find me?" "Saw the Dubols in town, but they did not see me. Rode straight on and met the little kiddie, who brought me here. Told her that I wanted to speak to you very particularly alone; and she new off and promised to keep watch for the return of the enemy," said Reggie briefly. "Dear little Kittie!" "Won't you say, 'Dear Reggie,' too, Molle?" he suggested, eyeing her wistfully. "I have come all the way from Ireland to ask you." Then, as she flashed a quick, half-smiling glance at him, he added, "She who hesitates is lost; 'Silence gives consent.' How usefully these ancient copybook saying come in in one's old age, don't they." "They certainly seem to," allowed Molle hesitatingly. And as there seemed no opposition offered to the arm Reggie had stolen round her, it stayed there, while, two not being able to sit with any comfort in an American cane chair, they repaired to the rustic seat, and were as happy and forgetful of the world as mortal lovers could be for the next half hour, as they sat in the sunshine, in the springtime of youth, hope, and love. "Oh, Reggie—Madam Dubois!" exclaimed the girl at length. "She will never, never consent; she means me to marry Henri." "Then we will pay Henri's country the compliment of taking French leave, my dear child," he returned gaily. But she shook her head. "I shall be of age in 18 months," she said shyly. "Eighteen centuries! Why, I hate to leave you here now!" "And I could not leave my poor little Kittle!" she exclaimed, raising her eyes to his depreciatingly. "By then I hope she will be better, stronger. Oh, Reggie, couldn't you bargain with them to give me Kittle? It would be so cruel to leave her; you cannot think how loving, how true to me the little pet it!" And she poured into his ear all that she had overheard that hot evening at the window. Reggie's face grew very pale as he listened, and he gave a low whistle of dismay; but whatever he thought he was too wise to make his sweetheart more uncomfortable than she already was. But she had to promise that on no account would she even listen to Henri, against whom Reggie's sentiments were far from peaceful, and that if matters became worse she would take refuge at the White house, whither his mother returned in a week's time. And then Kate came running back to announce her aunt's return. "Oh, Reggie!" ejaculated Mollie, rising, and turning very pink. "Sit down, child," he said calmly, dragging her back to his side, and taking Kate on his knee. "Let them come." Kate pushed back her curls and regarded him with a frown. She was very fond of Reggie, but—He understood the look, read the dawning feaulousy of any one coming between Mollie and herself, in those sharp hazel eyes, which had already discovered the truth; and as this tall, merry young officer's heart was as tender as a girl's towards those he cared for, he hastened to dissipate it. "You are going to be my sister, kidding," he said gently. I know," she answered, with trembling lips. "You will take her away." "But she tells she she cannot be happy without you, so we shall have to manage for you to come, too," he continued. "Now if you think that will be jolly, and we shall be the best brother and sister going, never jealous of each other, signify the same in the usual manner by a kiss." And he was more touched than he liked to show when the little girl threw her arms round his neck in a transport of relief, happily unconscious of the obstacles that might come in their way. It was this group that madame, followed by her son, came in sight of, and great was her wrath. Nor was it in any way mollified when Mr. Anstruther advanced politely, and, after the usual greetings, informed her that Miss L'Estrange had promised to be his wife, and he trusted that he should have her consent; he was sure of that of the trustees, who were old friends of his father's. Madame was very suave at first, though Mollie knew the effort it must have cost her. She understood the firmly-shut mouth, the half-opened eyes; but, suave or not, also managed to convey plainly her do managed to convey plainly her de- cision. She not only could not sanction the engagement, but Miss L'Estrange must be considered quite free. "I don't wish to be free," said Mollie bodily, over his shoulder. "I have given Mr. Anstruther my word, and will not break it." "My sweet child, you are young, you do not know your own mind. Mr. Anstruther has taken advantage of finding you alone in my absence—" "I naturally wished to find Miss L'Estrange alone," answered Reggle, haughtily. "Oh, yes!" sneered Heri, who had been standing biting his nails gloomily, in direful dismay. "It is well to pay court to the heiress, but she has protection. I—" He paused uneasily, yet Reggie had only stooped to pick up the riding whip which he had dropped, and then looked at him. But it was enough—he said no more, while madame, going a shade paler as she watched the two young men, nastened to close the interview. When Reggie left things were only what he had expected. Madame absolutely refused her consent, and declined to see him at Cha'font again, so far losing her temper as to utter innuendoes and insults, which she could say with impunity, as a woman, but which would certainly have brought Reggie's whip across the shoulders of her adored son. Reggie, for his part, courteously repeated that the engagement was a fact, and would be known all over Reverton; he was sorry for her decision, but it would alter nothing, only cause a little delay. Then, after a few words with Mollie, he reluctantly tore himself away, and she heard the gate clang behind him and watched him down the road until she was blinded by her tears. CHAPTER IX. "Mollie, it is so bad again!" "Is it, my pet? What can I do for you?" said a sleepy voice, as Mollis roused herself from the slumber into which she had fallen by the side of the bed. "Kittle, it is striking 12 by the hall clock; I had no idea it was so late! I will go down to the drawing room and get the cloves; we left them there, and they may ease the pain a little." Kate sat up in bed, looking as miserable as a child with teeth ache can look, and Mollis slipped off for the cloves, closing the door softly behind her. It was Easter eve once more; not balmy and soft like last time, but cold and frosty, with a cruel east wind howling round the house, like the night two years ago when Leonard Barlowe had so mysteriously met his death. The months that had passed had been full of trouble and anxiety to Mollie L'Estrange, and she looked paler and thinner; but the gray eyes were as fearless and sweeter than ever, for the trials had been bravely borne, and if she could not quite love her enemies, she had at least endeavored to follow that splendid precept and return good for evil. Henri had been away for some weeks now; at first much to her relief, but latterly she had almost wished him back, for his mother's sake. Ever since his departure she had seemed consumed with restlessness, growing daily more morose and gloomy, and breaking into fits of passion for the merest trifle, while she watched Mollie with suspicious eyes, never allowing her to see the Anstruthers, through whom alone she could hear from Reggie, for both knew that the ordinary post would not be safe. Stealing quietly down the dark stairs, Mollie gained the drawingroom, and, possessing herself of the bottle of cloves, was returning, when as she got to the door she saw a faint light at the top of the stairs. Who was abroad in the house this night of all others, when no servant would stir alone, when they vowed that the ghost of Mr. Barlowe walked in his haunts and a light had been seen in his study? Drawing back against the heavy plush curtains in the hall, she watched with beating heart as it came glimmering nearer, not exactly frightened, but with a curious awe and dread, a feeling that something was going to happen. A moment later, and madame—a lamp in her hand, a strange, dazed glitter in her great black eyes—swept noiselessly past her and went straight to the study. The girl's first thought was to steal up stairs again, her next to creep across the dark hall after madame, and look in at the half-open door, and so, unthinkingly, she witnessed a sight that froze the blood in her veins and that she never forgot. For had she followed her first impulse and gon upstairs, neither she nor Kate would have been alive when daylight dawned that Easter day. On such slight things as this do great events hang! Madame put the lamp on a table close by, and then stole with cat-like step to the back of the chair before the writing table, where the detectives said that Mr. Barlowe must have been THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1900. sitting asleep at the time of the attack. Suddenly she raised her arms, holding them as if she had some heavy weapon in them, and went through the motion twice of bringing it down with terrific force on the back of some one's head. It was awful to see her face as she stood there, wild, fierce, watchful, her features working convulsively as she eyed the empty chair as if it were occupied, her dark hair streaming down the light-dressing gown she wore, her breath coming in heavy gasps. After a minute she began muttering to herself, and leaned over as if to examine what was in the chair; then she went to the table and turned over the papers in a strange, troubled manner, her eye ever returning to that empty chair. "It is only what you deserve—what you deserve!" she muttered in a harsh, strained voice, addressing the chair. "You are a hard, bad man. I begged to you for mercy for my child—my son, my beloved—and you only laughed. What if he did forge your name? It was not for much. You are rolling in wealth—your wretched wife's money—and we are poor, and Henri is young and extravagant. But you shall not punish him. I helped you in the past, but that goes for nothing with such as you. You have only yourself to blame that I have taken the law into my own hands. I would die a thousand times rather than that you should expose my boy. Now you cannot say a word, and I take the proofs of his guilt and burn them!" She went through the motions—phantomwise, yet strangely real—or taking papers and thrusting them into the grate, apparently holding them down with the weapon she thought she held, doing it all in a strange, dull calm, which her twitching face belied. For some minutes she crouched over the empty grate moaning and wringing her hands; then, when she evidently thought the papers and weapons destroyed, she rose, appeared to drag what was on the chair to the window—which she threw wide open—and, before Mollie could move, she came swiftly out of the room, and, lamp in hand, went towards the kitchen. To describe the feelings of the horror-striken girl watching her would be impossible. As one act after another of this terrible drama was played out before her she felt powerless to move, almost to think. All her senses were bound up in the effort to keep her trembling knees from giving way under her, for well she knew that to make the least sound might cost her her life! No need to ask again who killed Leonard Barlowe. She had been how it was done; she had seen everything—knew it was by his own sister's hand that the blow was struck. Yet frightened as she was Mollie's courage did not desert her. She determined to see what took this wretched woman, whom she felt persuaded was mad, to the kitchen; so, with chattering teeth, she gathered her skirts together, and crept silently through the dark passages after her. The lamplight guided her to the butler's pantry, and there stood madame, holding her hands under a tap which she had not turned on, and muttering incessantly to herself. As she wring the imaginary, water off them and rubbed them on her skirt, it occurred to Mollie, with a cold chill of fear, that she was action by action following out just what she must have done that terrible night—that it was she whom the servants took for a ghost, who had frightened Kate by brushing past her in the dark. Suddenly madame's glance fell upon some knives lying on a table, and a gleam like fire flashed into her eyes, a gleam that had neither reason nor sanity in it, only cunning and fierce exultation. "Why not kill them both?" she muttered, standing still with a meditative look. 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They have to give better satisfaction than other makes because they pleased so high that the wearers than they can get elsewhere. THE REASON MORE W. L. W. LOUGHS $25 and $50 shoes are sold on any other make it is because the shoes are made for you. Keep them; we give one dealer exclusive sale in each town. Cake no substitute! Instain on hand, bottom, bottom. If your dealer will not get you for you, and direct to factory, enroling price and $25, extra for carriage. Our shoes will reach you anywhere. Catalogue free. W. L. W. LOUGHS $250 Brockton, Muss Without interfering with your regular duties, you can make money by means of our offer of $17,500 FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS. Send for full particuliers. THE DELINATOR A Sure Sold for all Druggists. Sold by all Druggists. STOWELL & CO. Charlestown, Mass. For the Ladies. PRIESMEYER SHOE CO. SHOES THAT WEAR. Ask Your Dealer For them. PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druglists. CONSUMPTION --- CRUISER YOSEMITE SUNK Many Lives Lost In Harbor And Cities Of Guam. IN THE WINDY PACIFIC. New York, Nov. 30.—Advices have been received here from Manila that the island of Guam was visited by a terrific typhoon on November 13, which wrecked thousands of houses, among them being the headquarters of Governor Schroeder. Two towns were swept away and it is estimated that hundreds of the native population in various parts of the island met their deaths. The cocoanat crops were rendered absolutely worthless, and the vegetation of the island killed by salt water. The United States auxiliary cruiser Vosemite, which was anchored adjacent to the collier just in, dragged her anchor and was driven aground with her bows crushed in. Meanwhile the atmosphere had become of inky blackness and the Yosemite, which had again been blown off the land was drifting helplessly before the gale, which was blowing at the rate of 100 miles an hour. After the violence of the storm had subsided efforts were made to start the engines. They were finally got to work. The Justin, which had started in search of the Yosemite, picked her up and attempted to tow her back to Guam. Two hawers were broken, and it was then decided that it was impossible to take her into port. The cruiser was then scuttled, after which she was abandoned, all hands going abroad the Justin. The Yosemite sank, bow first, and the Justin moved away for Guam. Paymaster Ballard saved $68,000 Mexican money, from the sinking ship. Picking That Ancient Bone. Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 29.—The supreme court of Georgia handed down a decision not only affecting the war stamp tax but involving a question of state rights. The point involved was whether or not a lease contract which did not bear the special stamp required by act of congress is admissable as evidence. The supreme court ruled that congress, while it has the right to levy taxes through a stamp act, has not the right to prescribe rules of evidence for state courts. The court, in the decision, adds that under our system of government the states retained all powers of sovereignty which were not granted to the federal government by the constitution. President Hayes' Son Washington, Nov. 27.—It was announced at the war department that Webb C. Hayes, son of the late president, and lieutenant colonel United States volunteers, having reported in person at the headquarters of the relief expedition, Pekin, September 8, was appointed a volunteer aide de camp on the staff of Major General Chaffee commanding the relief expedition. About the Jury. El Dorado, Nov. 30.—The jury now made up to try Miss Morrison on the charge of murder is composed of farmers of an average age of 44 years. To secure the jury 417 men were summoned and 355 were examined. The whisper went around the court room, "All farmers;" then this was followed by another whisper: "A farmer jury convicts." The trial has its actual commencement today. William Totes a Pulit Around. Berlin, Nov. 29. —The Emperor, while at Kiel approved plans for the expenditure of 30,000,000 marks on naval improvements. While at Kiel a score of newspaper men were in evidence, but all the information as to his speeches and doings there is doled out according to the pleasure of a certain court official entrusted with this duty. When traveling nowadays the emperor usually takes with him a specially carved pulpit from which he delivers his speeches and sermons. Boss Waldersee's Order. Berlin, Nov. 20.—A number of letters from soldiers in China have been published, which tell of cruel treatment of prisoners by the Chinese. Confirmation has arrived here of the report that Count von Waldersee has taken special steps to prevent any more letters of this nature being printed here. The field marshal has issued a general order threatening to punish severely those who write letters containing war news, also those allowing them to be printed. Killed a Local Burglar. Kingman, Nov. 28.—Marshal J. S. Wrenchey shot Charles Foltz, a barber of Kingman, aged 20 years, while Foltz was trying to rob the postoffice. For some time Kingman has been infested with a gang of burglars who have broken into stores, robbed safes and committed other depredations. Foltz was urged to disclose the names of his companions is he had any, but refused. His mother is at the point of death. Public sentiment endorses the shooting. "La Creole' Will Restore those Gray Hairs "La Creole' Hair Restorer is a Perfect Dressing and Restorer Price $1.00 America's Big Pneumatic Tubes. Pneumatic stubs for carrying messages are an old story in the largest European cities. But the largest in use there, those in London, are only three inches in diameter. It is only in the United States that the whole bulk of letter mail is handled between given points. In New York a tube reaching to Brooklyn is three and a half miles long and eight inches in diameter, allowing the passage of a pouch containing 600 letters in about seven minutes. Women Members of Orchestra. There are two young women playing in the orchestra at the Bastable theater in Syracuse. One is the wife of the leader of the orchestra, and the other is a special student at Syracuse university. A PROMINENT LADY Mrs. M. A. Theatro, member Rebecca Lodge, Iola Lodge; also member of Woman's Relief Corps, writes the following letter from 1833 Jackson street, Minneapolis, Minn.: Mrs. M. A. Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. Peruna medicine Co., Columbus, O. Gentlemen—As a remedy for catarrh I can cheerfully recommend Peruna. I have been troubled with chronic catarrh for over six years. I had tried several remedies without relief. A lodge friend advised me to try Peruna, and I began to use it faithfully before each meal. Since then I have always kept it in the house. I am now in better health than I have been in over twenty years, and I feel sure my catarrh is permanently cured." Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. As soon as Peruna removes systemic catarrh the digestion becomes good, nerves strong, and trouble vanishes. Peruna strengthens weak nerves, not by temporarily stimulating them, but by removing the cause of weak nerves—systemic catarrh. This is the only cure that lasts. Remove the cause; nature will do the rest. Peruna removes the cause. Address The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio, for a book treating of Catarrh in its different phases and stages, also a book entitled "Health and Beauty," written especially for women. The more a wise man thinks the less he is apt to talk. Best for the Bowels. No matter what alls 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. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. People who drop hints never stop to pick them up. Try Red Cross Ball Blue. 5 cents. Many a man has risen in the world by taking a bull by the horns. The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever is a bottle of GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL. TONIC. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—no pay. Price. 50c. You can never worst an ignorant man in an argument. To Promote Good Digestion. If after Thanksgiving Day the appetite is poor take Garfield Tea; it will cleanse the system and stimulate the appetite. A railway map is a typical line engraving. Luxuriant hair with its youthful color assured by bring PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM. HINDERCORNS, the best cure for corns. 15cts. At most parties there are so many guests that there is no place to sit down. Most in Quantity. Best in Quality. Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a tonic, a blood purifier and a blood maker. It does not step with merely curing certain diseases, like scrofula, sores, abscesses, etc., but cleanses and builds up the whole system. All who have tried it say there is more cure in one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron than in six of any other kind. Sold by agent in every town. Poetical genius is often but an uncommon degree of imagination. KIOWA-COMANCHE Codbury (3,000,000 acres) to open to settlement. Subscriber (3,000,000 acres) to open to settlement. Must buy about these lands. One year, $1,000. Single copy, 100. Read and send to your friend back east. Morgan, M. (Morgan's Guide) with an international map, Map. 269. All above, $1,250. Address Dick T. Morgan, Ferry, O. T. Selfishness is the root of many un desirable specimens of prosperity. In a cavalry charge the list of casualties among horses is naturally greater than among men. At Talvera 290 horses were killed and 240 men, while at the famous charge of the Light Brigade, at Balaklava, the losses among horses were 360 and among men 280. Siberian Prisons Abolished. Siberia is no longer to be a penal colony. The decree abolishing it is the result of the building of the Siberian railroad. Nothing can compare to the rapid settlement of the vast plains, unless it be the rapid growth of the famous dyspepsia cure, Hostetter's Stomach bitters. Try it f r constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia or flatulency. Some actors make a better show off the stage than on. Elch. Red Blood. Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron not only purifies the blood but makes new, rich, red blood. If you have skin eruptions, boils, abscesses, rheumatism or serofula, or if you have a run-down, tired-out feeling, try this remedy and note the prompt results. $1.00 per bottle. Sold by agent in every town. An old bachelor says the happiest age of woman is marriage. To Cure Indigestion. If you were unable to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast because of indigestion, take Garfield Tea and you will hereafter be able to enjoy all your meals. Success is the one crime some people refuse to forgive in their friends. Be true to your trust—especially if you are one of the stockholders. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 25c to 1,000. A man who risks nothing accumulates a bountiful supply of the same. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs.—W.M. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburn, Ined. Feb. 10, 1900. The invalid doesn't necessarily lose his sense of touch because he doesn't feel well. FITS Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after the first dose. GIVE IT to GAT Nerve Restore. Seed it for FREE $2,400. All to bottle and delivery. D.R. H. KLINK, Ltd. 331 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. If a woman gives a man advice and can give no reason for giving it he will be perfectly safe in taking it. The world is like a piano—full of sharps and flats. The contented blacksmith is nearly always striking for wages. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing. If a musician utters false notes he is a counterfeiter. Carter's Ink is used by millions, which is a sure proof of its quality. Sand for free booklet, "Takings." Address Carter's Ink Co, Boston, Mass. No man is truly wise who denies that he ever made a fool of himself. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS. All drugsist refund if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on the box. 22c. Some men are always feeling for the handle that will enable them to pump you. Red Cross Ball Blue is better than bottle or box blue and also much cheaper. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. But few people have enough confidence in themselves to believe all they say. COME AND GO In many forms Rheumatism Neuralgia Lumbago Sciatica make up a large part of human suffering. They come suddenly, but they go promptly by the use of St. Jacobs Oil which is a certain sure cure. You may be unable to oblige but you can at least speak obligingly. 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 Memphis, Tenn., where direct connections are made with lines diverging for all points in the east and south east. Read the Advertisements. 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. "Oh! Dear I'm so Tired." The ordinary every-day life of most of our women is a ceaseless treadmill of work. How much harder the daily tasks become when some derangement of the female organs makes every movement painful and keeps the nervous system all unstrung! One day she is wretched and utterly miserable; in a day or two she is better and laughs at her fears, thinking there is nothing much the matter after all; but before night the deadly backache reappears, the limbs tremble, the lips twitch—it seems as though all the imps of Satan were clutching her vitals; she goes to pieces and is flat on her back. No woman ought to arrive at this terrible state of misery, because these symptoms are a sure forerunner of womb troubles. She must remember that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is almost an infallible cure for all female ills, such as irregularity of periods, which cause weak stomach, sick headache, etc., displacements and inflammation of the womb, or any of the multitudes of illnesses which beset the female organism. Mrs. Gooden wrote to Mrs. Pinkham when she was in great trouble. Her letter tells the result. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I am very grateful to you for your kindness and the interest you have taken in me, and truly believe that your medicines and advice are worth more to a woman than all the doctors in the world. My troubles began with inflammation and hemorrhages from the kidneys, the inflammation, congestion and falling of the womb and inflammation of the ovaries. I underwent local treatment every day for some time; then, after nearly two months, the doctor gave me permission to go back to work. I went back, but in less than a week was compelled to give up and go to bed. On breaking down the second time, I decided to let doctors and medicines alone and try your remedies. Before the first bottle was gone I felt the effects of it. Three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a package of Sanative Wash did me more good than all the doctors' treatments and medicine. I have gained twelve pounds during the last two months and am better in every way. Thanking you for your kind advice and attention, I remember our course "MRS. J. COURSEMAN" Ackley Iowa." $5000 REWA deposited with which will be testimonial is writer's special HOUSEKEEPERS deposited with the National City Bank, of Lynn, Mass., $600 also required by any person who wishes to obtain the testimonial is not genitive of our published before obtaining the writer's special permission.—LYDIA E. PINKHAM MEDICINE Co. MAGNETIC STARCH After every wedding ceremony the guests agree that the march should have been played faster. Via Missouri Pacific R'y., And Iron Mountain Route. 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