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The Wichita Searchlight. SUCCESSOR TO PITTSBURG PLAINDEALER. This Space Reserved For Stanley Bros. 418 East Douglas Ave. when in need of CLOTHING,HATS FURNISHING Goods,not to forget the old reliable Sign of Big Star, 117 E.Douglas ave., Czar Nicholas is getting well; at least his health is much improved. The state of Nevada has a population of 42,335, a decrease of 7.04 per cent. The Rogers Locomotive works at Patterson, N. J., have closed down finally. Lord Roberts has handed over the command of the British forces in South Africa to Lord Kitchener. The St. Joseph, Mo., police judge wants all tramps sent to the Philippines to be trained for soldiers. Joseph W. McClurg, formerly a member of congress, and the last Republican governor of Missouri, is dead. The British are distributing seed oats and potatoes to such surrendered Boers as have no way to procure seed. Thos. S Music Is the place for HOLIDAY Sewing Machines, or Bicycle Is the place for HOLIDAY GOODS. Anything in music, Sewing Machines,or Bicycles, at Special Prices. CARVE THAT OPOSSUM CHILDREN, CARVE HIM TO THE HEART. There will be an Old Fashion OPOSSUM 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. 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. Admission 1OCents The Tampa, Fla., Typographical union decided against a sympathetic strike in support of the striking cigar makers. The National Afro-American council is taking steps to test the validity of the new disfranchising constitution of Louisiana in the federal supreme court. The British army in Africa have met with a serious reverse. Four hundred troops, and two guns in perfect order, were taken by the Boers after a fight. Jos. H. Manley, of Maine, is said to have tendered the office of commissioner of internal revenue, to succeed Commissioner Wilson, deceased. The men in control of sugar plantations in Cuba have been authorized to enlist guards to prevent incendiary fires, now that the fields are dry and very inflammable. The service of the Santa Fe fast mail train out from Kansas City is to be extended to the Pacific coast. It will Shaw's STORE GOODS. Anything in music, at Special Prices. n Old Fashion SUM WICHITA, KANSAS, DEC. 8, 1900. Mrs.Bettis Dead. After a Short Illness she dies of Lock-jaw. The death of Mrs.Maggie Bettis, wife of W.A.Bettis of this city, on last Wednosday was a great shock to the whole community. It was the more shocking to most, because few,outside of the family circle and their immediate associates,knew that Mrs.Bettis was so critically ill;and even they had no thought of her illness taking snch a sudden and fatal turn. Mrs.Bettis had been ailing,often on,for about three weeks,during all of which time she kept to her feet, not taking to her bed till Sunday. Shortly after taking to her bed she had a violent attack of lock-jaw.Dr.E.Harrison was called in after carefully examining his patient Dr.Harrison found that the case was quite a serious one and called in two other physicians. The threedoctors held a consultation,all the skill known to the medical science was used,but to no avail.She lingered till Wednesday night about 10 oc when she stepped from time into eternity, and paid the debt that all mortal must pay.She is at rest. Mrs.Bettis was born in Leavenworth,Kansas,Aug 2nd.1870; and was,therefore,30 yrs.4 mos.3 days old at the time of her death.At the age of 1 yr. her parents moved to this city,where she remained. In 1885 she joined the2nd Baptist church and remained a faithful and consistent member till the day of her death.In 1888 she was united in marriage to William A. Bettis. Three children is the resnlt of their union.She leaves a hus- baud,three children,mother,grand mother,three sisters,three brothers and a host of other relatsves and a multitude of warm friends. The Searchlight extends to the bereaved family its full sympathies in this, the hour of their distress. Funeral took place Friday from the 2nd Baptist church. also service towns on the Hutchinson & Southern branch to Blackwell. The City of Chicago, according to a court decision, has exceeded the limit of its bonded indebtedness, and must stop building bridges and making other improvements which have been planned. There is a movement in the Methodist church in the United States to enlist an army of 200,000 each pledged to persistent effort to advance the conversion of ten persons before January 1, 1902; a total of 2,000,000 accessions to the church being the goal. The legislative council of New South Wales has passed an old age pension law. The Illinois state board of health will ask for a state sanitarium for consumptives; and will join the board of charities for provision for the care of epileptics. The Presbyteries voting in favor of revising the Presbyterian creed number 126; those against a change 46. Cape Nome is now completely isolated by a barrier of ice and will so remain for at least seven months. The Abbott, the holder of the world's trotting record (2:03 1/2) has been sold in New York for $26,500. The government of Honduras has sent a draft of $10,000 American gold as indemnity for the killing of Frank Pears. The following is an extract from Principal Washington's contribution to the North American Review for August to wich reference has already been made. The newspapers of the country still find it a theme for comment and discussion.Regarding the family past of Negree, he says: "The Negro has not had time enough to collect the broken and battered member of his family. For the sake of illustration,and to employ a personal reference,I do not know who my own father was; I have no idea who my grandmother was;I have or had uncles, aunts and cousins,but I have no knowledge as to where most of them are now.My case will illustrate that of Hundreds of thousands of black Perhaps those who direct attention to the negro's moral weakness and compare his moral progress with that of the whites, do not consider the influence of the meories which cling about the old family homestead, upon the character and aspiration of individuals."The very fact that the white boys is conscious that, if he fails in life, he will disgrace the whole family record, extending back through many generations, is of tremendous value in helping him to resist temptations. On the other hand,the fact that the individual has behind him and surrounding him proud family history and connections,serve as astimulus to make him overcome obstacles when striving for success. All this should be taken into consideration,to say nothing of the physical,mental and moral training which individuals of the white race receive in their homes. "We must not pass judgment upon the Negro too soon.It requires centuries for the influence of home, school,church and public contact to permeate the mass of millions ot people,so that the upward tendency may be apparent to the casual observer.It is to soon to decide what effect general education will have upon the rank and file of the Negro race,because the masses have not been educated." Charleston,Columdia,and greenville each has a hospital and training school for nurse.Here is a change for the girls.Dr Evans at Columbia,Dr.Grier at Greenville anp Dr,Mc Clelland,in Charleston The negro should accumulate wealth and aim to become an substantial citizen. Treat Army and Navy Allike. Washington, Dec. 7 - The report of General J. C. Breckinridge, inspector General of the army, recommends that the benefits of the law of March 3, 1899, providing for the retirement of officers of the navy under certain conditions with the rank and pay of the next higher grade be extended to officers of the army. Most of our wars have been fought on land, says the report and as a matter of simple justice, rewards for army officers should be no less than those enjoyed by officers of the navy. No Statehood in Short Term. Washington, Dec. 7.—It can be stated that there is next to no chance for a statehood bill to be considered at the short session. Mr. Flynn thinks there is for his bill now before committee, but a careful canvass of the house leaders points to the contrary. With less than seventy legislative days before it, congress will have its hands full to clear up the numerous important general bills requiring attention before March 4 puts a stop to legislation and the life of the present congress. There isn't much difference between animals eating grass and grass-cating animals. CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT All this week we have been busy getting in shape the largest stock of HOLIDAY goods ever shown in Wichita. Besides our already large stock in our warehouse. Our Mr.Wallestine made a Special trip to Eastern Markets to secure the latest novelties in every line for our Holiday Customers. Everything will be ready for you on Monday Dec.10th., come bring the children and visit our Mammoth Toy Reom on our Second Floor. Twice the space of previous years given to toys alone. COME!!! Second Hand Shoes Bought & Sold. General Repairing. 332 North Main st....... Wichita, Kansas. Favors the Nicaragua-Costa Rica Route Over Panama. Washington Dec. 6—The report of the Isthmian Canal Commission submitted by the president to congress gives as the unanimous conclusion of that body that "the most practicable and feasible route for an isthmian canal, under the control, management and ownership of the United States, is that known as the Nicaragua Route." The Commission estimates the cost of this route at $200,500,000. This estimate is much in excess of those heretofore made and is due to increased dimensions and other features not heretofore considered. The commission also estimates the cost of a canal by the Panama route at $142,342,579, according to one route, or $156,378,258 according to another route. As between the Nicaragua and Panama route the commission sums up a number of advantages favorable to the former. The new Panama canal company has shown no disposition to sell its property to the United States. Should the company be able and willing to sell, there is no reason to believe that the price would not be such as would make the total cost to the United States less than that of the Nicaragua canal. The report states also that under the concessions given to the Panama government to the Panama canal company, that government is not free to grant the necessary rights to the United States except upon conditions made by the company. Civil Service in State Institutions. Topeka, Kas., Dec. 7.—Governor Stanley has undertaken to inaugurate a system of civil service among the officers and employees of the various state institutions. The governor and Senator Smith, of Kinsley, are working together on a law which will be similar to the Illinois law providing for civil service in municipal governments. It will provide that politics shall not be considered in selecting officers for state institutions. The state board of charities will comprise the examining board and will act as the civil service commission. Fitness, efficiency and length of term of service recorded shall be considered in distributing the best positions. No Definite Conclusion. Pekin, Dec. 7. — As was expected the meeting of the foreign envoys did not result in any definite conclusion. VOL. II. NO. 28 ANNOUNCEMENT When busy getting in shape SUNDAY goods ever shown already large stock in our lastine made a Special trip ture the latest novelties in by Customers. Everything Monday Dec.10th., come visit our Mammoth Toy er. Twice the space of pre- alone. COME!!! STORE S AROUND. It tells you to Odd=i=tato Xmas and We welcome massey, MAKER, & Sold. General Repairing. ..... Wichita, Kansas. Brown's Meat Market Fresh and Salt Meat. Game, Poultry and Oysters. Xmas Turkeys Cheap. Low prices on all meat. Lee Brown, Proprietor. 247 N.Main St. Wichita,Kas. TANNER'S Book Store for TOYS. FOR LOWEST PRICES. Don't forget the place in Millinery & Hair Goods We will and must close out our fall stock..... S.E.Klentz. 153 N. Main. to the fact that not all of the governments have notified their representatives as to the form of preliminary note to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. Mr. Conger, the United States minister, said after the meeting: "Apparently it is the desire of all to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion. I believe the next meeting will be the last but will not be called until every minister has received definite instructions covering all contingencies. Personally I am satisfied with the results of the meetings." Rome has a Freshet. Rome, Dec. 5.—The rise of the Tiber exceeds that of 1870, but the damage has been limited to the recently constructed dykes at the lower points. YOU CAN PATENT anything you invent or improve; also get on a MADE MARK, COPYRIGHT or DESIGN PROTECTION. Send model, sketch or photo. for free examination and advice. BOOK ON PATENTS FREE. No Atty's fee before patent. Write to C.A. SNOW & CO. Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE SEARCHLIGHT ___Wionrra, ransas. W.N. MILLER, Eattor Entered at the Post Office at Wichita Kan: sagas Second Class Mail Matter, Published every Saturday at No 289 North Main Street, up stairs RATES OF SUBSORIPTION: IN ADVANCE. Year, BY MALL... ecseneeeecesssseeees 198 eee fy Aivortising votes mado known on ay ekraigher vin ada [Ail matters to be published must reach thie on in the current issue” e ee ae — ec a ted ‘earrespontents and agents wanted every. “All matters sent to “The Searchlight” for pilin be atgne by the paruy or (an ee If you fail to get your pa- per notify us once. —239 N Main st MeKinley Speaks. In his message to Congress pres- ident McKinley took recognition of the deplorable state of affairs in thie oountry,whereby mob law and judge lynch have laid the law of the land aside and toox the reigns of proaecution and persecution in their own hands,he spoke thus: *« Lynching must not be tolorat- ed in a great and civilized country like the United States: courts, not moebs,must execute the penalty of the law.The preservation of pub- lic order,the right of discussing ths entegrity of the courts, and the orderly administration of justice must continue forever the rock up on which our government securely rests.” While it must bo admitted that the power of the president of the United States to deal with mob rule and lynching,in the several states,is limitedjand indeed,he has none,except when called upon by the chief executive of the respect- ive state, yet,it is gralifying to note that our president has manhood, and statesmauship enough to pub- licly rebuke this uncivilized grac- tice. We believe that lynch law and mob rule,like slavery was,is doom- ed toa cca long ‘deserved death;and that with its death will come agrander and more united America. 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. The official count shows that this city has 24,671 inhabitants. But her bueiness activity is that of a vity of at least 30,000. ‘The police of Cincinnatti states that there are two lovers in that city who have been engaged to be married for the last fifteen years. This postponenent of the fateful plunge,however,isnot due to the prospective bridegroom being a lag gard in love;still less is it due to the bride proving unduly coy. The simple explanation is that no time has occurred during the above pe- riod when they were both out of prison at the same time In aspeech at Colored people’s Day at the fair at Dallas,Tex,Oct 8 Booker T Washington said “By the side of every church I want to gee the factory. Surround- ing every school house I want. to see a hundred farme.By the side of your church certificate of memder- ship I want to see you place the bank book .The Negro will ever remain lowest element ofsociety so Jong as he allow his highest am bition,his manhood to be stultified in his attempt to make — friendly terms with those who oppose «him especially when it become necessa ry to sacrifice principal and honor ‘The most efiecual way of accom plishing something in the world is to be something yonrself.” Around Town ee Mrs. H.F.Frazier left Saturday to spend a tew weeks at her home ir McPharson Ks. Rey.J.H.Vanlue arrived in the Monday from Newton, where he has been conducting a series of meetings. W.C.Nelley is on the sick list Our friend W.A Patton left on Thurs. for Kansas City. Mr, Patton spent about three or four weeks in our city visiting relatives an d friends,and as he was a former res- ident of our city he has many in terested warm friends.He paid this officean appreciated call before taking his departue.He has our warmest and most sincere wish for much guceess, ‘Henry Braden returned Saturday from his Thanksgiving trip to Enid O.T.He said he hasa most en— joyable time and that the way he did his duty to those fat Territory tnrkeys was simply awful.He look well. MrJames Clenden of Neosho Mo.wasavisitor in the city last week. Mrs.J.A.Martin is quite ill at her home on N-water St- » Alonzo Jones arrised in the’ |.Sunday from St Joe. °“Mrs,Maria Buford is on the sick list. - A meeting was held at the res- idenee of Mre.Maggie Anderson Wednesday evening to arrange for the organization of a ladies penny sowing cInb. ? Edward Miller who has been proprieter of the Centropolis hotei has moved to 802 N. Water St. One of most pleasant Social event of the past week,was the entertaing by Mr.and Mrs.$.E-Patton a num- ber of their friends Saturday eve ning at their home on N.Main St. in honer of their s,nd.wedding an niversary,gamesand other amuse— ment was a pleasant feature of the vceasion,zfter which an elegant luuch was servrd.The guests were - Mr,and Mrs.T.Reed,H.Abernathy 8.W.Jones,J-L.Harper,J.T.Sandfod W.Flemings,G.White,L Carr, Miss es Pearl Bradford,Josie Jones, Ida Williams, M. Andrews, Meszers,Geo. Steveson,Chas,Staten,J.W. Thom pson,E.Hathman. Dr.A.C.Terrill wasa pleasant visitor with Arkaneas Valley lodge | Tuesday night. - John Appleton is reported better Chas,Bailey went to the Hospital Monday. _ You can save money by trading with our advertisers. Do not for get about the hall pro position which was mentioned it on last issue let some steps be tak" en to secnreit at once. It wag false report of Richard Love barber being puaranteed. ~ - Chas,Perry of Joplin was in the’) city Friday and attended the fnrnel of his Cousin Mre,Meggie Bettis, Miss,Bessie Jones and Mrs,Nettie Allen arrived Friday from St Joe to attend their sister fnrnol. NA ENT “A WARNING VOICE ” Is title of an interesting little book that shows how Is LOST and how it may be It is sent securely sealed in plain envelope FREE on receipt of 2c stamp for postage. Weare the leading specialists in curiug all cases of kidney and Bladder trouble, Sexus ‘Weakness and Impotency, Syphillis, Gleet and Strieture,quick and permanently. We have cured at their own homes. All Ietters kep stricty and answered in plain sevled envel- ‘ope.Cousultation by mail free. Write to day Address Dr.W.H Saunders & Ce., CHICAGO,ILL, STATION C ‘THE WICILIITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th. 1900 - ———————————————————— The Rally ol: “DPwada _ the big Rally at the A.M.B. church last Sunday, was a grand success. Much enthusiasm was shown by the good members an¢ the friends of Dr.A.C. Terril!, and all gallantly rallied to assist him in his untiring effort to rid this chuteh of debt.It was a Grand Ral ly indeed-The names and amounts s given below,eqeak for themselvs Fonnie A.Smith 87.00, A,C,Terrill $5.0% L.G.Terrill 5.00, Maria Buford 5.00 L.Crenshaw 5.00. G,H-Young 5.00 J-C.Coftee 5,00.Mary Abernathy 8.70 Fannie Baker 3,00, Addie Adams 3.00 Carrie Barker 2,66. Nannie Howard 2.75 E.D.Drain 2.50 Wm,Dunson 2,50 V.Coyington 2,00, Wm,Hindres 2,00 Henry Braden2.00 LE. Simpson 2.00 Lena Knox 1.50 Jossie Jones 1.00 A.T.Glover 1,00 S$, Washington 1.00 Jessie Crouch 1.00 P.Glover 1.00 J.Abernathy _1,00 Delia Alexander 1,00 Dr.E. Harrison 1,90 E,Landrum 1,00 Jno. Young oo J.A.Martin 1.00 J.T.Chinneth 1,00 Jas, Robinson 1.00 F.S. Wilkins 1.00 D,Sanders 1.09 Wm. Knox 1,00 Lula Coleman 1:00 Thomas Glover _1,00 W.N.Miller 1,00 Jennie Steward 1.00 Fannie Wilson 1,00 Mattie Turner 1.00 Maggie Coffee 1.00 E.L.Thompson 55 Ester Reed .55 Lula Covington 55 Mattie Andrews .55 L.White bo = Mary Parks 350 S. Abernathy bo ° E.Hathman ,50 M,LJones S50 J,W.Thompsen .50 Henry Baker bo 1.J.Knox .50 Elijah Horton 5o Ed Miller .50 Mollie Miller .50. Grand Total $165.50, Are you a Sub scriber to the Searchlight? cies: Hand. Calyin Quinn has bought the Restaurant at 702 E.Douglas ave. formerly run by Columbus Hick- erson.better known as ‘‘ Bud”. Mr. Quinn is a well experienced restau rant man and the puqlie may rest assured that they will receive the best of service at his place, Ike Porter,one of our prominent Colored men.has a fine and comfort able home at 1456 Sherwood ave. We made survey of his neighbor- hood last Sunday.'He has a model home and is surrounded by all the luxuries of life,and what is best of all he owns every inch of. it. He has hogs and chickens galore. But we dare say thatthe one pride of his whoie heart is a fat little two months old baby which graces his home.Its enough to make him feel proud when every one szys ‘* the baby is the very picture of its fa- ther.” Notice. We wish to call our subscribers attention to the fact that Ne w Year is almost here,it is our desire to get every one “‘square” on the books by that time,so we can start on a new page.Collectors will start out today and come tosee you all. You will do usa favor by having your money ready.Look for them at your door, at any time. John Mayes has opened a Lunch Counter at 715 E.Douglas. Call to see him. Miss Ida McDonald has accepted the agency of* The Story of My Life and Work.” written by Book- er T.Washington. This is a book that should be in the home of ever- Colored person. It contains rare gems from the pen ot the recogniz: (ed leader of our race.Nolibrory is complete without a copy ot this great book written by a great man. Get a copy of her.She will also eo licit subscribers for the Searchlight | Give her your name. fa) 70, CYST NIGHT. A.G.M LER UNDERTAKER EMBALMER. cme SMBALMER. Tradewith our advertiser, | BRAITSCH’S #02 store 120 E.Douglas. [{\g 4] gy Ke a The Cash Shoe Dealer. Ved UINT EY © FINE SHOES A SP ECIALTY. - = Fall and Winter Goods. Prices suitable for both rich and poor. CASH MEAT MARKpy ‘Ladies New Medical Guide All newly married people should have a copf. Agents price $2.50. Our price $1.50. f ‘Algo New and Second-Hand School Bcoks. Rock-Island Book Exchange, 520 E. Douglas. Le. NN EN EE EE EEE EES EE a : OF ALL HAIR DRES | | aKING ESSINGS.: | 7 Fd 5 2 == H 1 oO @ Wa o F i 2 | pao Gere | oz f 4 Oo ter (See oO F 7 Ow aS" AN Nw & i ey Zea b Ho WKF RY oO Ff i “BEFORE "AFTER i {| An Honest Guaranteed Remedy—Money Refunded if You are Dissatisfied l i stively sotty, Nappy, Kinky, Trostlesome, Retro <3 | cures atta Sentra oi sou onary Resto, Ea, BE Fl) Dinca. 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WASHINGTON, Y Prec ocgutlcd Leni oft Neg Mae Hyg SSS Tis valuable work is published in one large 7 / Ser SS yolume of over 400 pages, and beautifally illus- fr \\y trated with more than 50 original drawings and Yay AGAIN \S photo-engravings — size 6 by 814 inches. Ti) Qa Nee an nstease ries TUDOR \\ Ercraitictey cant cet Ibuzetincntig ott WO Wei q J, NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill, THE NORTHEND Restaurant. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Hot and Cold Lunches. ‘Mrs, W.A. Bettis and Miss Jones,Proprietors 346 N.Main St, Wichita, Kansas, Weak, Nervous Women. Could we read the hearts of women, what ree nese can ie casa FEMALE WEAKNESS has produced more ipvalids among women than any other cause. Have you auy of the following symptoms? Nervousness, weakness. backache, head- ache, “fall-gone” feeling, hot flushes, vari able appetite, restlessness, no ambition, asily excited, painful _ periods, pressing down pains, leuchomhcea, pimples on th- face, pains inthe ioins, eyes sunken, no vi tal energy, et. WE CAN CURE YOU. It matters not who has treated and failed in ‘curing you, Consultation by mail is abso lutely free, and tf curable we wifl tell you so, Don’t let surgeons operate on you, We can eure you without cutting, OUR. NEW METHOD TREATMENT is mild and pleas- ant, Fasry Doctors have treated you Te goats Gal stn end Gah Gece only help from time totime, Let us.care you at YOUR OWN HOME by our New ‘Method Treatment. Why not you? We will mail you our symptom Blank simply for the asking, and we will tell you free of charge what we think ef your ease, Remember, your letters are kept strictly private and confidential and are answered im plain seal ed envelope. Write at once, enclosing stamp or reply, Address, Dr. W. H, SAUNDERS& C0" Chicago, I. * Mention The Searchlight. Arkanas _— City A succesiful recital ’and enter— tainment was given at the baptist churoe Monday night Nov.16. by Edw,Thompson of Wellington Kan He displayed many striking points in wit ahd oratory his humorous selection were well rendered and his Jokes were rich and up to date He was assited in the musical part of the programe by Miss. Jennie HopPer and the choir.his recita at the A.m.E.church wed, night was not so succesefol as at the Bap church finanualy. Mr,and Mrs,C.J. Williams and friend Mra,clarke of Newkirk wer B.F.McLaen, Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas.,Clearwater,Kas., Peck, Kas,,Cheney,Kas, Where to go Sunday. Atthe A M. E, church, 521 N, Water st Preaching at 11 a.m, Sabbath school 2 p.m. Song service 6-40 p.m.,Preaching 7.40 pm Rev. Dr. A.C, Terrill will preach both moening and evening. At the 2nd-Baptist chureh,N. Wichita, st. Preaching at 11 a,m,,Sabbath school at 3 pm Preaching at 7.80 pm Rev.Dr.M.L,Copeland will preach both morning and evening. At the Tabernacle Baptist church, Preaching at 11 am,Sabbath school at 8 pm Preaching at 7.40 p m Rev. R McTurmer will preach both morn- ing and evening At the New Hope Baptist church. North Mead Preaching 11 2 m,Sabbath school. at 8 p m. Preaching 7.80 p m Rev HF Frazier will preach both mor ng and evening E.09.Git1, UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER Office open day and night, Office 827 E. Douglas Phone 182 Residence 241.N Emporia Phone 250 in the city Sun,Nov,18. visiting Mrs, Williams mother Mrs,A Toms Mr,Ben Bailey who has been on the sick list with so called Cuban itoh is able to be ont ogain bnt the remainder of his family ara str ick en with the same desease. Sun,was quartly meeting at the A.M.E. church Rev,Brooks was present to officicate in administer ing the Lord’s supper. MrandMrs,Toms were the guest of Mr,Mrs, W.E.Jones Sunday, If our people as a_whele would lay aside pretty jealousy of one an- other and unite themselves for bus iness in a shert while they would be apower for usefulness in every branch of trade. oe 9 (aninisries Ved HUNTER CASH MEATMARKED, The Best & Cheapest For Cash, | 211 East Douglas Ave | mined to go hunting Saturday, | oo Peerless steam | Laundry, 155-159 N.Market St. “Pione Me | Office on First Street, Jacob Bissantz, DEALER IN HARDWARE, STOVEs, Queensware, Brushes, Toss, Rj. 123 E.Douglas Ave. Wichita Keg aa ~~, 4 Bodge Divcctery Knights of Pythiac Toas LodgeNo,10 , KnightsofPythias WICHITA,KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main street, _ Regular Meetings Second and Fourth ~ Monday Nightin Each Month, Visting Knights in good standing Welcomed Bert Glover,Chan.Com. §.W. Pleming,K.of Rv §, ERIACOURT No.7. Order of Calanthe. ‘Mrs,J.H. Phelps, W.C. Diss Sten Alezeader 01 Mrs,Ida Martin, W.of R, of 1. Meets Ist. and 8rd, Monday each month, Masonic Lodges. ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. AF & A.M, Hopkins Abernathy, W.M. W.H.A,.Clark,Secretary. Meets Ist.and 3rd. Tuesday each month. ‘All Master Masons in good standing ae Cordially Invited. | PALESTINE COMMANDERY No.12. Wichita Kansss _. J.T.Chinneth, ; Emminent Commander _ J.A.Robéreon, Generalissimo, Phil Hyde, : Captain General Joseph Fine Secretary. | Sylvester Anderson, Treas “Meets the 2nd Monday night exch month, MT.ZION CHAPTER No.17. W.H.A.Clark, High Priest J.8.Fauver, King, Ben Wilson, Scribe J.T Chinneth, Secretary. Grant Ewing, Treas. Meets the 4th Monday night cas! month PRINCESS CHAPTERN 0.12 ¢ O.of E.S. Mrs.M.E, Banks,Royal Matron, ‘Miss Lizzie M Burnham, Secrty ‘Meets ist.and 8rd.Wednesday cach month. Mt.Olive Court No.9,H. of J- Mrs Myrtle Glover,M A Mrs J E Lewis Secretary ‘Mrs L Adams, Treasurer MY HALF SISTER XXX By ELTON HARRIS XXX CHAPTER I.—(Continued.) Mollie waired to hear no more; she was flying up stairs as fast as her trembling legs would carry her, her plan of action made on the way. There were only two servants sleeping in the house that night, their room was right at the other side; they were doubtless barricaded in it, and would scream and refuse to let Kate and herself into it until too late. She and the child would be helpless in madame's terribly strong hands did she once get hold of them, and the lock of her door was weak, so her plan seemed the only one, and there was not a moment to lose. "Kittle, get up at once, dead, and dress as quickly as you can," she said, as she entered the room and shut and locked the door. Don't ask any questions now, and I will tell you all about it presently. Hurry!" She spoke as quietly as she could; but the poor little girl was out of bed as soon as she had finished speaking and pulling on her clothes in silence with trembling hands. One look at Mollie had been enough, Mollie, meanwhile, dragged anything she could find against the door and opened the window quietly. Then she helped Kate into her things and, tying a shaw over her head, put her out on the sloping tiled roof of the veranda and crawled out after her. "Now, listen, Kittie," she whispered impressively. "I am going to let myself down by one of the pillars, and when I say your name and hold out my arms you are to jump. Then we shall run as fast as we can to the White house." "Yes, Mollie," murmured the child cedently, her eyes wide with terror. Without waiting for hat or wrap, Mollie scrambled down, and a minute later they were speeding out on to the road. "Some one was rattling the door handle," said Kate, as Mollie paused to open the gate. Mollie's only answer was to take her hand again and run. It was for their lives, literally a race for their lives that they were running, she knew. Was that the clang of the gate behind them? She pulled Kate along faster, for she felt it was, and a mile was a terrible way to run. "I must stop!" panted Kate. "Oh, Mollie; I can't run any more!" As Molle caught her up and hurried on with clenched teeth, she felt sure she heard footsteps on the hard road behind. Every moment she felt the poor distraught woman was gaining on them—that she could hear madame's wild voice; but she staggered on, praying as she had never prayed for help, and that she might save Kate, her mother's baby! But she had hardly any breath left by the time the White house gate appeared in sight; the steps were coming nearer, then wheels came rolling up—a high dog cart passed her, in which she could distinguish a well-known form. "Reggie! Reggie!" she shrieked despairingly; and then she remembered nothing more until she found herself in the hall at the White house, Reggie's arms round her, Mrs. Ansthruther's and Joyce's kind faces near, and Kate leaning against her knee, sobbing out an incoherent account of what had happened, as far as she knew. CHAPTER X Madam Duhois was dangerously mad from that night, enacting over and over again the terrible deed she had committed, the combined remorse and terror of which she had gradually thrown her mind off its balance. It was found that she had broken into Mollie's room, and, discovering the window open and the room empty, had evidently pursued them down the road, for one of her shoes was found not far from the White house gates. Folded in her attempt by the timely arrival of Reggie, she had returned and smashed everything in the room, burying the knife in Mollie's pillow. Henrii was telegraphed for, but declined to come, sending word that he was seriously ill with the shock. The general impression was that he feared to set foot in Reverton, as he had all along known more than he would allow; but nothing could be proved against him. Madame raved for him perpetually; but this one creature whom she worshipped, for whom she had stopped at no crime, coolly deserted her without the least compunction. Never once did he write to ask about her, or did she see him again; but he quietly disappeared from knowledge, though many years afterward Mollie received begging letters at intervals from him. And it was Mollie who took compassion on her enemy, and returned good for evil by paying for her to be well cared for in an asylum, where she lingered for some years. being left without a guardian, her trustees were quite willing for her to accept Mrs. Anstruther's offer of a home until her marriage, an offer extended to Kate also; so everything at Chaliont was sold and the place let. and Mollie would have been happy indeed, but for her anxiety about her little half-sister. Poor child! She had been falling all winter, though Mollie could not see it, and as the spring advanced she grew weaker and weaker, though she suffered no pain. They were all very good to her, these kind people, bearing with the fractions irritability that she could not control. Reggie came home as often as he could, and taught Mollie to ride; while all Reverton called, anxious to show that they were glad to be friends with Colonel L'Estrange's daughter. But the little girl was never neglected or forgotten. Many an hour would good-natured Reggie carry her about in the old garden and amuse her, and she was very fond of the tall, handsome young fellow, watching him with preternaturally large eyes; but there was no one like Mollie toward the end, her first love and her last, her "very own Mollie!" "Is she not beautiful, Joyce?" she said one day, as she watched them set off for a ride, and they turned to nod cheerfully as the tiny, thin hand was waved from the window. "Reggie loves her very much, but not so much as I do. No one in this world can tell what Mollie has been to me." And Joyce, softly stroking the naxen curls of the owner of Chalfont, thought of that scene in the garden the preceding spring, when the over-dressed little heiress, sitting in the swing, had spoken so differently. Truly Mollie had worked wonders! "Everything I have is yours, Mollie," the child said with passionate devotion, one cold, spring afternoon, as the girl sat rocking her gently to and fro before the fire. "My heart, my-life, everything; but who would have Chalfont if I died?" "Oh, then that is all right." And Kate nestled closer into her arms with a smile of utter contentment. "We are very happy now, Mollie, are we not? Will you sing mother's lullaby again?" Mrs. Anstruther's face was looking very grave as she watched the child; but with the courage that always came to Mollie in her need, she began softly to sing the old nursery tune they both loved. Once Kate stirred and gave a little sigh; but Mollie went on, though to ears that heard not, for with that sigh the little girl had fallen into that sleep that knows no waking, and gone home to the Heavenly Father whom Mollie had taught her to love. "You must not grieve too much, Mollie darling," Reggie said later, when she had cut off a long, fair curl, and they had carried the child away and laid her by her mother's side in the church yard. "Had she lived there are many things that she must have known as she grew older, which would have hurt her. She is spared much suffering." And Mollie, remembering her darling's quick, sensitive spirit, knew it was true. She was very happy as time passed; it was impossible not to be happy with Reggie, and though the trials of life came to both as the years rolled on, nothing ever came between those two. There are no lives without trouble; but theirs they bore together, and tried to bear well, and they passed, leaving them better and stronger. But even when children of her own lay in her arms, there was always a very tender spot in Mollie's heart for the child who was gone. And as one spring followed another, and snow-drops, primroses and daffodils came in their season, the sharp, anxious little face would rise before her. But it was never the face of "my half-sister, Kate." Leonard Barlowe's daughter, the heiress of Chalfont. She had gone long ago; it was the wistful one of the little sister who slept the last long sleep by her mother's side, who had given her the whole beautiful love of her child's heart. The End. Celluloid Comb Explodes. A curious accident which recently occurred in Cincinnati warns women of a frequent danger which is little understood. A woman leaned down before an open grate, and as she did so a celluloid comb exploded with sufficient-force to throw her several feet. The comb ignited, burning off most of the wearer's hair, eyebrows and lashes, and she was severely burned about the face and neck. It seemed impossible to extinguish the burning comb as long as any of it was left, and considerable effort was required to prevent the carpet and furnishings from catching fire. The fact that celluloid, whose foundation is gun cotton, is highly inflammable and explosive, seems to be little understood, and the wonder is that more injuries do not result, for many women are extremely careless when heating curling irons by a gas jet or alcohol lamp, and might very easily expose a celluloid comb to ignition. Under all ordinary circumstances, the pretty, convenient and inexpensive celluloid is innocent, but it must not be brought in contact with fire. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY. DECEMBER 8th, 1900. Fall Grass Is Nutritious. The growth of grass that comes in a long, mild, moderately rainy autumn is said to be far more nutritious for cattle than the spring grass. It is richer. Wichita Business Directory Barnes & Newcomb New Warships for France. New Warships for France. The French warships of all sizes to be begun or carried forward during 1901 number 111. The list includes four battleships and seventeen submarines. All are expected to be completed by the end of 1905. A pupil at the public school in Armstrong, Mo., refused to study Latin and was expelled. His father, a Methodist preacher, took the matter before the board, with the result that Latin is now an optional study. Primitive Indiana County Invaded. Until a few days ago Brown county, Indiana, had neither railway, telegraph nor telephone facilities anywhere within its borders. It is still minus the two first mentioned necessities of modern life, but a telephone line has invaded Nashville, coming from Columbus, in an adjoining county. Cheapest Traveling in World. The Trans-Siberian railroad offers the cheapest traveling in the world. The Russian government, in order to encourage emigration to that colony, has made remarkably low rates. For instance, a ticket from Russia to Toblosk only costs $1.12, and from that point to any city in Siberia the fare is only $2.25. That is to say, it is possible to travel 6,000 miles for the sum of $3.37. Belglum Densely Populated. According to the most recent census, the population of Belgium is 6,750,000, which for its 11,378 square miles of territory, gives 593 inhabitants a square mile, making Belgium the most thickly populated country on the globe. Holland's population is 5,145,000, which gives for the 12,582 square miles of Dutch territory 408 inhabitants a square mile, making the land of dikes and windmills the second most densely populated country. Delegate from Porto Ribe Frederico Degetau of San Juan, chosen as the first delegate from Porto Rico to the United States, is a lawyer, having studied in the University of Madrid. He is a member of several scientific and philanthropic societies and was one of the founders of the Societe Francaise pour L'Arbitrage entre Nations. Mr. Degetau has written several books. He was one of the four commissioners sent to Spain in 1896 to ask for autonomy. AN ENEMY TO DRINK. One Woman Who Has Done a Great Deal to Put Down This Evil Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 3.—(Special) When the Independent Order of Good Templars of Minnesota wanted a State Organizer they chose Mrs. Laura J. Smith, of 1217 West 33d Street, this city. The American Anti-Treat League also selected Mrs. Smith as National Organizer. The reason is not far to seek. This gifted woman has devoted her life to a battle against Drink and Drinking Habits. Her influence for good in Minnesota is and has been very far reaching. About two years ago however, it seemed as if this noble woman would have to give up her philanthropic work. Severe pains in her back and under her shoulder blades, made life a burden and work impossible. Physicians were consulted, and they prescribed for Kidney Disease. Three month's treatment however, failed to give Mrs. Smith any relief. Her husband was much exercised, and cast about him for something that would restore his good wife to health and strength. He heard of the cures effected by Dodd's Kidney Pills, and advised her to try them, which she did. She is now a well woman and says: "Two weeks after I commenced taking Dodd's Kidney Pills, I felt much better, and at the end of seven weeks was completely cured. I have had no recurrence of the trouble, but I take a pill off and on, and find that it keeps me in good health." Dodd's Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers at 50 cents a box. They are easily within the reach of all, and no woman can afford to suffer, when such a simple, and sure Remedy is at hand. To be trusted is often a greater compliment than to be loved. It is easy to recognize those who use Garfield Tea; their complexions are good for their blood is pure and they are not troubled with constipation—the glow of superb health shines in their faces. The fellow who does everything with a system should be careful not to let malaria get into it. When you buy bluing, ask for Red Cross Ball Blue. Large package 5c. It always flatters a woman to be told that her family lacks that delicacy of mind which is necessary to appreciate her. Wichita Business Directory. Barnes & Newcomb Popular Music House. Pianos,Organs.Every thing known in music. Largest stock to select from and Lowest Priees. Latest Sheet Music and Books. Our Fall Styles. Our Fall and Winter Stock of Imported and Domestic Woolens is complete and we can save you from 10 per cent np in fine Tailor Made Suits. Coats and Trousers. First-Class workmanship,perfect fit and style absolutely guaranteed. The PEERLESS TAILOR & FURNISHER. 508 E Douglass Ave., 'Phone 511 A SHOE DEPARTMENT Full of fine shoe and at money saving prices is what we call your attention to.Did you ever wear a Smith-Wallace shoe? If not, you hardly know what comfort is in the shoe line. Not comfort alone but wearing quality as well, is what those shoes are known for. You don't pay fancy store prices with us.We are able to buy at a bargain, and we give you the advantage SAMPLE shoes, at Wholesale prices. Tapp Bros. & Hanshaw Order Your Tailor Made Suits, Pants, Coats and Vests of J.A.Robinson, 807 North Wichita street.He is the only Colored man in the city who can furnish you in High Grade, Tailor Made Clothing. Give him your next order. Remember the name. J.A.Robinson, 807 N.Wichita st. 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, ll. OPOSSUM FEAST at PEERLESS Hall Wdns— day night DEC.12th.1900. FREE TO INVENTORS. The experience of C.A. 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Largest stock,Best selections,Latest styles,Finest assortments, Greatest Values. SEASONABLE GOODS,AT OUT OF SEASON PRICES. C.R.Fulton Wichita's Greatest SCHOLLENBERGER BROS, Agents for ANDRAE Bicycle prices. " We'll treat you sq For cheap Hardware, Stoves,Se nition go to— The Wichita Wichita's Greatest Clothing Store. SCHOLLENBERGER BROS, 230 N.Main. Agents for ANDRAE Bicycles,$30.—Second-hand Wheels at all prices. "We'll treat you square." For cheap Hardware, Stoves, Sewing Machines, Guns and ammu- nition go to— The Wichita Hardware Co., 223 E.Douglas. H.C.Kendrick, S.W.Cor.Doug. & Lawrenc Pure Drugs Low Prices SANTA FE RESTAURANT. Calvin Quinn, Prop. 702 East Donglas Ave. WANTED. 10,001 men, women, and children to read The Wichita Searchlight.Only $1.00 per year. Richard Love Prop Call At Love's Shop when in need of a good Shave, or Hair Cut. 344 North Main street- For Firs - Class Furnished ROOMS GO TO MrsV.Matthews 414 N.Water street. When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E.Douglass Ave. 'Phone 357. For a Good,First-Class Shave GO TO Fisher's shop Up to Date Hair Cut& Shampoos. 6381 E.Douglass Ave., Burl Fisher,Prop. Searchlight $1.00 WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By 1 TAKEN FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL COPYRIGHT. This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, and it is grown. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless pretreatment free on promotion straightening kinky hair. Beware of irritations, and the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies and men. The advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its gentleness it can be worn by Owke to its superior and lasting quality it is the most economical. It is not possible for anybody to wear it with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by Owke. Money Order for 3 bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Meals 15c at all hours. Week board $2.50. GO TO Clothing Store. ..... 230 N.Main. es,$30.—Second-hand Wheels at all quare," Ving Machines, Guns and ammu— t Hardware Co., 223 E.Douglas. S.W.Cor.Doug. & Lawrenc Low Prices. — Rail Road Time Table. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY. Leave Wichita For St. Louis 2.25 p.m Daily. , Kansas City & St. Louis 10.06 p.m , Hutchinson, Lyons & Geneseo 7.15 a.m , Local Freight Hutchinson, Lyons & 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 st. Louis 1.05 p.m Kansas City 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, Resor Books, and further information, call on E.E.Bleckley, Passenger and Ticket Agent, 114 North Main st. 108 For Monet, 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 3:40 p.m 102 , Pittsburg, Girard, Joplin Carthage, Vinita and Sapulpa 10.00 p.m 102 , Monett, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and intermediate points,daily 10. pm 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. Pass. Agent. 100 Douglas Avenue. L.R. Delaney,Ticket Agent. Union Depot. ATCHISON,TOPEKA and SANTA FF. Arrives Leaves Kansas City and east 11,50 a m 11,50 a m Freight,except Sund'y 2.20 p m 3,45 p m Denver and Cal daily 3,00 p m Wellington acco ex Sun 6,40 p m 6,50 p m Cal!well aceomo ex Sun 6,40 p m 6,50 p m Kansas City and east 10,35 p m 10,35 p m South Bound. Oklahoma and Texas 6,45 a m 6,50 a m Wellington accom daily 8,15 a m 8,30 a m Caldwell accom ex Sun 8,15 a m 8,30 a m Freight,except Sunday 11,50 a m 12,45 p m Passeuifer,daily 1,10 p m Texas Express,daily 4,60 p m 4,55 p m Freight,Mou and Friday 7,80 p m 8,25 p m Daily trains except Sunday Arrive Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. Depart, Monday.Wednesday and Friday. GH1CAGO,ROCK-ISLAND and PACIFIC No 1 Texas Vestibuloid Exe. No.3 Texas Fast Express. No.85. Loyal Freight No.2 Chicago Vestibulated Ex. 9.45 a.m.D No.4 K.C, and Eastern Ex. 9.00 p.m D No.36 1.80 p.m E. Locut Fratght. 9.45 a m E. 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Pure gold is worth $20.67 an ounce, platinum about half as much, its price varying greatly from time to time. Platinum is used chiefly in dentistry, jewelry, electrical mechanisms and in stills for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Russia is the main source of supply, the Americas and Australia furnishing a little. Baseball players; Golf players; all players chew White's Yucaan whilst playing. Even the sober railroad conductor can't get along without his punch. Keep looking young and save your hair, its color and beauty the LAKESEN'S HAIR BALLSAM. HINDERCOURNS, the best cure for dermatitis. 15cts. The elevator man does a whole lot toward uplifting the race. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic, 25c a bottle. The clothing of a growing boy re fuses to grow with him. C. H. Crabtrees, of Des Moines, Iowa, willon request explain all about the Gladiator Gold-Mining company; extremely interesting; write me. A man may be a cross-country rider and still be amiable about it. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure. J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. When an infant is in a cradle it is down to bed-rock. KIOWA-COMANCHE Country (3,800,000 acres) to open to settlement. Morgan is a charming, friendly, devoted to information about the lands. On the land, there is a large copy, 100. Read and send to your friend back east. Morgan can send and page the editor's guide) with a hardcover page, page 475. All above, $1.75. Address Dick T. Morgan, Perry, O. T. Strange as it may seem, it is the very fresh child that is usually spoiled. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chat. H. Flitcher. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. MAGNETIC LASTEST IMPROVED TRADE MARK STARCH REQUIRES NO COOKING MAKES COLLARS AND CUFFS STIFF AND NICE AND WHEN FIRST BOUGHT NEW ONE POUND OF THIS STARCH WILL GO AS PARAS A POUND AND A HALF OF ANY OTHER PREPARED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MAGNETIC STARCH MANUFACTURING CO. OMAHA, NEB. Sawyer's Pommel Slickers Warranted Waterproof. Sawyer's Excellior Brand Pommel Slickers afford complete protection to both rider and saddle. Made extra long and wide in the skirt, insuring a dry seat for rider. Easily converted into a walking cook. Every garment warranted waterproof. Look for trade-mark. If your dealer does not have Excelior Brand, write for catalog. H. M. SAWYER & SON, Sole Mira. East Cambridge, Mass. Schools for Learned Professions. There are 141 theological schools in the United States, fifty-two law schools, ninety-two regular medical schools, nine eclectic medical schools and fourteen homeopathic. THE OPEN-TOP CAR CHILILITLI. MAMZ "La Creole' Will Restore those Gray Hairs La Creole Hair Restorer is a Perfect Dressing and Restorer. Price $1.00 The latest French fad which has made its appearance in New York is the misshapen pearl, mounted for scarf pins or strung for necklaces. These pearls are frequently of large size and sometimes of excellent color. They are sold in Paris as genuine pearls, though at a less price than the perfect pearl of the same size would bring—New York Sun. The Chinese Almanac. Predicts the weather, and notes the days which are considered lucky or otherwise for commencing any undertaking, or for applying remedies to diseases. A lucky day is not necessary when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is taken for constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, billiousness, liver or kidney troubles. It will cure all these disorders. The deaf mute is the man who wants a little hear below. Ask your grocer for Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz, package 5 cents. Pretty women without sense are like flowers without perfume. **TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.** Take LAXATIVE BROMG QUINNIE TABLETS. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Gwore's signature is on the box. 22c. The taking ways of the kleptomaniac may be due to fits of abstraction. It is hard to avoid indigestible foods on Thanksgiving day, but it is easy to avoid indigestion—take Garfield Tea, it cleanses the system and acts on the liver, thus promoting good digestion. The wisdom of one man may be the folly of another. It requires no experience to dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Simply boiling your goods in the dye is all that's necessary. To ask a man to pay a bill is as easily said as done. You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease FREE. Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures Chiblalskin, sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet. It makes New or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bunions. All Druggists and Shoe stores sell it; 25c. Politeness is important, but ability will beat it. Best for the Bowels. 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. C, stamped on it. Beware of imitations. It's funny that the gilded youth never shines. How's Tails? We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props. Taloedo, O. We will unhorsigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio Hall's Catarina Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the skin to minimize surfaces Testimonials sent free. Price 750 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills are the best. A good many of the standing jokes should be sat upon. The very newest thing in railway car architecture is a passenger car for steam roads, built very much on the lines of the summer trolley car, except that this car can open up the top as well as the sides. The car was built by the Pullman Company for the American Tourist Association, of Chicago, and was intended as an observation car in the great canons of mountainous Tropical landscape with palm trees and dense vegetation. Mexico. The car was invented by Reau Campbell, the Mexican traveler, and came about as follows: Some years ago when Mr. Campbell was traveling through the great Tamosopo Canon, he had a seat on the side of the car next to the mountain, the rocks of the cliff were within two feet of the window, and of course he could get not even a glimpse of the canon, as all the windows on the other side of the car were taken up by the occupants of the adjoining seats. Determined to view the magnificence of the canon, Mr. Campbell returned to Las Canoas, and through the courtesy of railway officials made the world-famous ride on board what the superintendent called his "trolley," an open car with seats for eight persons, and with this ride came the idea that the only way the magnificence of Mexico's LaCreole La Cre Defective Vision in Milwaukee. Of 19,618 school children in Milwaukee examined during the past year, 5,055 had defective vision and 1,417 were afflicted with eye troubles. Tall Prehistoric Men. Near Worms, Germany, a few days ago, a number of prehistoric tombs were laid bare containing skeletons of what must have been an exceedingly tall race of people, all buried in a stooping potsure. The relics are assigned to a period of 4,000 years ago. Hall Defines Religion Religion is the final center of repose, the goal to which all things tend; apart from which man is a shadow, his very existence a riddle, and the stupendous scenes of nature which surround him as unmeaning as the leaves which the sibyl scattered in the wind.—Robert Hall. Bombala May Be Capital. Australia's commission to select a federal capital has rejected Albury and recommended Orange, on the Blue Mountain plateau; Yass, on the Yass plains, or Bombala, in the Monaro country. Of these Bombala stands the best chance, as it is nearest the sea coast, with an excellent harbor at Eden near by. Well-Groomed Dogs of Parks There are today 45,000 fashionable lap dogs in the city of Paris. They have almost as much attention after they are dead as during their comfortable lives. The dog's owner pays ten francs a year to the city during its life. If it becomes sick it is taken to a special clinic for the treatment and housing of dogs in poor health: Discussing a Foolish Question. A London magazine has been discussing the question, Should literary men marry? A contemporary suggests that the point is of no more importance than these: Should publishers prosper? Should critics keep cool? Should poets sleep on mantelpieces? Should electors keep hens? Ocean Steamers Very Large. The tendency steadily to increase the size of ocean steamers is explained by the fact that the larger the vessel the smaller is the coal consumption—the greatest item of expense—per ton of cargo carried. For a 4,000-ton vessel this is more than twice as great as for a 9,000-ton vessel. To Preserve Redwood Trees. Some, at least, of the great redwood trees of California will be preserved, the state having recently come into possession of about 400 acres of redwood forest through the will of the late Col. J. B. Armstrong of Cloverdale, Sonoma county. The tract is to be held as a public park. Funnel Set Mast Afro. The earliest of the British torpedo-boat destroyers, the Havoc, has met with a curious accident. She has recently been reboilered, and in the course of reconstruction an extra funnel was put up forward of the original pair. This funnel is close up against the mast, and during the trials set the mast on fire. The boat was not seriously infured. mountains could be enjoyed to the fullest extent would be from a car without sides or top. The following season a coal, or gondola car, with board seats, was attached to the American Tourist Association train, and every traveler on that train climbed into it. Afterwards the Mexican government prohibited the carrying passengers in freight cars, and the coal NANA MARIA car had to go. Then the building of a passenger car without a top was decided on, and the Chillitilil came in evolution from a work car to the coal car, and to the consummation of itself. The Chillitilil became famous, and from an observation car went on duty as a pavilion by the sea, and a roof garden, for it is electric lighted, and has an outfit of Chinese lanterns. But the favorite is also remembered as a dining car of the tropics, attached to a special train, that, during meal hours, could stand still or run just fast enough to secure a breeze, and not raise a dust. The Chillitilil is the largest observation or dining car ever built. There are seats (reversible as in a coach) for 68 people, and when the tables are in place 56 persons may sit down to dinner. Will Restore ole Hair Restorer is a Perfect A NARROW ESCAPE. A GRATEFUL WOMAN MRS. F. J. LYNCH, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mrs. F. J. Lynch, 324 South Division street, Grand Rapids, Mich., writes: The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio: Gentlemen:—"I earnestly recommend Peruna to any suffering women as it cures quickly. I had a most persistent cough which nothing seemed to cure. Two bottles of Peruns did more for me than all the doctors seemed to do. In a couple of weeks I found myself in excellent health, and have been enjoying it ever since Hence I look on Peruna as a true friend to women." 3500 XMAS GIFTS in DIAMONDS, WATCHES, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS, NOVELTIES, ETC., from 25c to $500.00 illustrated in our NEW CATALOGUE. You cannot do your Christmas buying to advantage without it. WRITE FOR IT. MAILED FREE. Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co. Broadway and Locust Sts., ST. LOUIS. An Odd Trade Mark MAKES CHILDREN AS FAT AS PIGS And It's Origin. The above singular combination is the trade-mark adopted by the Paris Medicine Company of St. Louis and is used in their advertisements of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. To the many people who may be interested to know the origin of this odd trade-mark, the following information is given: In the spring of 1883, the little two year old son of Mr. E. W. Grove was taken quite sick with malaria. Mr. Grove, knowing the virtue of his own medicine, commenced giving him Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. He had taken this prescription only a few days until quite a favorable change was noted, in fact, he grew so rosy, healthy and plump, that Mrs. Grove in describing his condition to her husband, remarked "Grove's Tonic makes our baby as fast as a pig". This led Mr. Grove to thinking that the expression "as fat as pigs" used in connection with babies, was a very common one, and suggested to him the idea of combining child's face with a pig's body, with wording as above, "Grove's Tonic makes children as fast as pigs". It is an attractive trade-mark, and the remedy it represents—Grove's Tonic—regarded by the public as being the very best prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever. The record of the Paris Medicine Company shows that Nine Thousand gross—Ninety carloads—of Grove's Tonic have been sold this year from Jan. 1st, 1800, and as "orders are truly a good index of a medicine's worth" no one can doubt the virtue of Grove's Tonic. Druggists all sell Grove's Tonic on a no cure, no pay basis, for fifty cents a bottle. Chronic Coughs and Colds Are Catarrhal Diseases. Catarrh Is the Continual Scourge of Christendom. Catarrh hovers ominously over every city, and nestles treacherously in every hamlet. It files with vampire wings from country to country and casts a black shadow of despair over all lands. Its stealthy approach and its lingering stay makes it a dread to the physician and a pest to the patient. It changes the merry laugh of childhood to the wheezy breathing of croup, and the song of the blushing malden to the hollow cough of consumption. In its withering grasp the rounded form of the fond wife and mother becomes gaunt and spectral, and the healthy flush of manhood turns to the sallow, haggard visage of the invalid. Cough takes the place of conversation, speech gives way to spitting, the repulsive odors of chronic catarrh poison the kiss of the fondest lovers, and thickened membranes bedim sight, impair hearing and destroy taste. MRS. F. J. LYNCH Like the plague-stricken Egyptians a cry of distress has gone out from every household, and the mildew of woe clings to every heartstone. Catarrh in some form, catarrh in some stage lurks as an enemy in the slightest cough or cold and finishes its flendish work in heart disease and consumption. No tissue, function, or organ of the body escapes its ravages; muscle wither, nerves shatter, and secretion dry up under its blighting presence. So stubborn and difficult of cure is this disease that to invent a remedy to cure chronic catarrh has been the ambition of the greatest minds in ages. Is it therefore any wonder that the vast multitude of people who have been cured of chronic catarrh by Peruna are so lavish in their praise of this remedy? That the discovery of Peruna has made the cure of catarrh a practical certainty is not only the testimony of the people, but many medical men declare it to be true. As a drug store in this age of the world is incomplete without Peruna it can be obtained anywhere with directions for use. A complete guide for the prevention and cure of catarrh and all diseases of winter, sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.