Wichita Searchlight

THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, KANSAS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entercd at the Post Office at Wichita Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday at No 289 North Main Street, up stairs RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. On year, by mail..... $1.00 Six months, by mail..... 75 Three months, by mail..... 50 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Wichita, Kansas. All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue. Correspondents and agents wanted everywhere. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. If you fail to get your paper notify us once. --239 N Main st Our Gratitnde. To the kind Merhants and Business men of Wichita. We would feel that we were very ungrateful and unappreciative, and that we would leave a plain duty undone, if we did not take this opportunity and this means in this, our first issue of the New Year and like-wise the New Century, to extend to all the Merchants and Business men of this city, our sincere and heartfelt thanks and appreciation of the kind patronage and liberal support given this paper during the past year. Since moving our paper here last June, it has been our pleasure to meet a majority of the Business men of the city and it affords us much pleasure to say, that no city has so conteous business like and gentlemenly business men as are found here. There is no wonder that this city grows; such business men would be the life of any place. It will be our highest aim to retain the good will and confidence of the business men, which we have strived to establish. It is our sincere desire and hope,that our relations in the future may be as pleasant as those of the past. What do they mean? We have had a collector out for the past ten days collecting from city subscribers, and we must confess, we are really astonished and ashame of the tardiness of some to pay their bill. They say they want a Colored paper here, yet they neglect to pay, having first one excuse and then another. We are endeavoring to give this city a good paper, but how in the world do some expect it to be done, if they fail to do their part by paying up? It is no boast, but simply the truth, hhen we say, we have missed no issue, neither have we been 1 min, late in mailing our papers to our many readers and in doing so we have faithfully performed our duty. Now thon,having done our duty, why not do yours?Its easy and simple.We are compelled to call a halt sometime,so on Jan.12tn.,we will drop from our roll all who have not paid up on or before that date; and will as soon as possible thereafter publish a full list of tho se dropped with the amount owed by each. All of our readers know our address,239 N. Main,up stairs, and all those on whom our collector ha called since Dec.15th. will do us the kindness to call there and pay To those who have so willingly and promptly paid,we desire return our heart-felt thanks and appreciation,and hope that our relation in the future may be as pleas ant as those in the past. ```markdown ``` Miss Dora Brooks of Wellington, arrived in the city last Friday the guest of Miss Winnie Ray. She will return to-day. J.W. Thompson took suddenly ill Monday night,he is improving. A.Hutchinson gave a novel dinner Christmas day,at his restaurant Elm & Main,for aged widows. It was nice indeed. Services were held at all the churches Monday night, waiting for the birth of the New Century. Mrs. Lee Anderson made a trip to Joplin to spend the hslidays, and while there made a short visit to Galena.Returning home Monday. Dr.E. Harrison our popular physician and surgeon, has been kept Aery bvbsy for the past few weeks. He has a large practice. Jas. Clark on his way to Okjahoma, stopped in the city Tuesday, the guest of Lee Anderson a n d wife. Attorney W.N.Miller is becoming a very familiar figure in the courte here. He is building up a good practice.In connection with his practice he is also a Notary Pudlic and is doing some business in that line.Call and consult him about Real Estate, deals, Tax titles,Collections, Divorce or anything in the legal iine. We know not how the people of other cities enjoyed the holidays; but for the people of our home town,we can say,never could any people have enjoyed themselves better—they're alright. Our readers' attention is called to the Grocery store of C.G.Coles, 705 N.Main,He is endeavoring to our people representation in that line and should be encouraged. Officer Syl Anderson after a vacation of 30 days is on duty again. Miss Sarah Maxie,on of the capable teachers of Ft.Scott,was in the city Tuesday,the guest Dr,and Mrs Terrill. Leaving that evening. E.K.Knox returned Tuesday from Cherryvalle,where he spent the holidays. The following is the program rendered at Garfield hall Xmas night, by the 2nd Baptist church Address, Dr Copeland. Iust.Solo. Lula Bradford. Paper, Mrs.L.Anderson. Vocal Solc. Bessie Jones. Rec. Jethro Peoples. Duet, Daisy and Carrie Bradford. Paper; Samuel Walker. Inst.Solo. Blanche Alexander. Richard Walker, Master of Cere. One's trouble never comes alone. Mrs. W. H. Jones of 522 N. Water, has been a very sick woman for the past week;but she is reported better at this writing. After a frightful scene last Saturday,Mr. Jones had begun to think his time was winding up with the old year. While he was away from home at his work, the leg of the large heating stove worked one of its place,and in some way it was touched by his little daughter, it turned over,setting fire to the rugs and carpets and but for the timely arrival of friends and neighbors his house would have been afire. He was notified and hurried home it being cold,he stired the fire in the cook stove and in turning a round hurriedly with red hot poker in his hand,he accidently an against his little girl with the poker, the poker striking her just below the right eye; almos putting the eye out, and now the child is also sick. He has our sympathies. Mrs.E.H.Scott passed through the city on 31st ult. enroute to Ponca City,O T. She spent Ymas in Ft.Scott with her mother, Mrs. Asbury Parks. Betty May Hall ii on the road to health; but not able to attend school yet. Thos.Parks has returned from his trip to Okla.City. Fine time. Trade P.P.AHERN A fine line of Holiday Ladies and Gentlemen fumes from all the le line of Stationery.Th of 10-13-25-50 and 100 'Phone 253 Ladies New his trip to Okla.City. Fine time. Mrs. W.E.Whitted entertained at Tea, Monday evening at her home 509 N.Water.The guests were —Mesdames:W.H.Jones,of Lansing Z Burton,S.Rawles, H. Covington, and M. Massey. Mrs.H.Abernaty is spending the holidays in Joplin. Mrs.W.J.Jones, who has been visiting in this city, returned to her home in Lansing, Tuesday. Tom Anderson and sister, Mary, returned Saturday from their visit to Eldorado. Are you a Sub scriber to the Searchlight? A New Year Partv. Mrs. Ida Young entertained at her home,438 Tremont,New Year; Mesdames,McField,of Newton, Grahsm, Miss Frankie Franklin, of Gurthrie,O T.,Messers,Plummer, of St.Louis,Goodwin,ofSalt Lake City, Graham,Richard Heck, Jones, and Caney.The evening was passed with games,music,refreshments Uucle Josh The concert "Uncle Josh" given at the Methodist church New Year night, was a grand success. Long be fore the hour set for the play to be gin, the large church was filled. So when the curtains were pulled standing room was at a premium. The play had an excellent plot, it was an attempt to force a marriage by fraud, Edward Landruns, who distinguished himself at Peerless hall a rew weeks ago, played the roll of 'Uncle Josh' in a highly commendable way, A-N.Neeley won praise as Gerald, H. Abernathy, G. W. White, Mrs.Reed, M.Vernon. H. Holbort, N.Sherrill, Misses L.Holbort, N.Phelps and Fred Williams, all played their parts to perfection. One thing quite noticeable was that every Colored church in the city was represented. This speaks well. Dr.Terrill was wreathed in smiles and has reasons to be proud of his grand success. Hon.Henry Braden banqueted a few of his friends at his residence. The banquei was well cooked and well served. Those present: Rev.Dr.A.C.Terrill,T Z Neeley,J Johnson,H L Neeley,L E Simpson,S Scott,A N Neeley,Pete Coleman,E D Drain, Chas. Neeley,Joe Fines,Atty.W N Miller. The evening was pleasantly spent The evening was pleasantly spent Mrs Syl Anderson is sick Is a Papa Now. Bert Glover,the competent presider of Toas lodge No.10.,K.of P. is a very happy man these days. Santa Claus just reached his house last Thursday and left a bouncing baby boy to bless his home; and what makes him but the happier is, the new comer is said to be " the very picture its father".Alllodge meetings for the "immediate" future are therefore postponed, "no doubt".It is authoritive to an- nounce to all the boys that C. C. Glover has ordered 101 box(es) of cigars and is prepared to meet all demands. We are pleased to an- nounce that mother and son are do ing well. Trade with our advertisers. A fine line of Holiday goods, Elegant Ladies and Gentlemen, Fancy soaps and fumes from all the leading perfume line of Stationery. The leading brand of 10-13-25-50 and 100 at wholesale price 'Phone 253 Ladies New Media All newly married p Agents price $2.50. Our price $ Also New and Second-Hand School Book Rock-Island Book Exchange, of Holiday goods, Elegant pocket books for and Gentlemen, Fancy soaps and Toilet articles, Per from all the leading perfume houses. An elegant stationery. The leading brandr of Cigars in boxes 5-50 and 100 at wholesale prices. Give us a call. 601 E.Douglas Ave New Medical Guide All newly married people should have a copy. ents price $2.50. Our price $1.50. and Second-Hand School Books. Book Exchange, 520 E.Douglas. A fine line of Holiday goods,Elegant pocket books for Ladies and Gentlemen,Fancy soaps and Toilet articles,Per fumes from all the leading perfume houses. An elegant line of Stationery.The leading brandr of Cigars in boxes of 10-13-25-50 and 100 at wholesale prices. Give us a call. Phone 253 601 E.Douglas Ave Ladies New Medical Guide All newly married people should have a copy. Agents price $2.50. Our price $1.50. Also New and Second-Hand School Books. Rock-Island Book Exchange, 520 E. Douglas. BRAITSOH'S SHOE STORE The Cash Shoe Dealer FINE SHOES A PE Fall and Winter Goods. Prices suitable for MURPHY & GO New Music S Is the place to buy all kinds of String I Organs,and Sewing Machines. Lowes 507 East Douglas Ave. The Cash Shoe Dealer. THE SHOES A PECIALTY. Water Goods. Prices suitable for both rich and poor. RPHY & GOFORTH'S New Music Store Price to buy all kinds of String Instruments, Pianos, and Sewing Machines. Lowest prices in the city. Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas. FINE SHOES A PECIALTY. Fall and Winter Goods. Prices suitable for both rich and poor. MURPHY & GOFORTH'S New Music Store Is the place to buy all kinds of String Instruments, Pianos, Organs, and Sewing Machines. Lowest prices in the city. 507 East Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas. This Is Our Kansas Brilliant Coal It is tinted with rosin, visible and iuvisi—ble, No, there is no soot to stick to your stove lids, and it is the coal in a bucket. You get more heat from it than from most ordinary coals, and it does not cost you any more than the cheapest coal. Where is it mined? At Pittsburg, Kansas, from 108 ft. shaft, No, it does not make any clinkers, will coke and all burn up clean. You will find this coal at Hacker Coal Co: 414 N. Main St. Phone 108. J.P.Massey, SHOE-MAKER, and Shoes Bought & Sold. General Repairing. Main st. Wichita, Kansas. J.P.Masse SHOE-MAK Second Hand Shoes Bought & Sold. 339 North Main st.... Second Hand Shoes Bought & Sold. General Repairing. 339 North Main st.... Wichita, Kansas. REMEMBER when in need of CLOT FURNISHING Goods, the old reliable need of CLOTHING,HATS SHING Goods, not to forget reliable when in need of CLOTHING,HATS FURNISHING Goods,not to forget the old reliable Star Clothing House. g Star, Robt.Jacks. glas ave., Man'g'r. endrick, S.W. Cor.Doug. & Lawrence Pure DrugsLow Prices. — 0,001 men, women, thread The Wichita y $1.00 per year. Professional. Sign of Big Star, 117 E.Douglas ave., WANTED. 10,001 men, women, and children to read The Wichita Searchlight Only $1.00 per year. 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. WE WISH TO MAKE YOU A PRESENT OF A VOLUME OF "The Story of My Life and Work," BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and Recognized Leader of the Negro Race. This valuable work is published in one large volume of over 400 pages, and beautifully illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings — size 6 by 8½ inches. SEND US YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. We want you to have a copy of this autobiography of the greatest living Negro writer of literature, and we encourage you to want agents in every county and district in the country to sell it. Only a limited number of free copies to each town. Write new and be sure to get one. Address J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. P.P.AHERN. H.C.Kendrick A SHOE J. B. Druggist 火 Dr.Claude G. Baker, Wichita, DENTALPARLOR'S. Up-Stairs Next to Eagle Office. Kansas. Dr E.Harrison, Physician and Surgeon 138 North Main st. Wichita. ..... Kansas B.F. McLean, Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita,Kas.,Clearwater,Kas.,Peck Kas.,Cheney,Kas, Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas Lodge No.10 KnightsofPythias Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias WICHITA, KAN. Castle Hall 338 North Main street Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in Each Month. Visting Knights in good standing Welcome Bert Glover, Chan. Com. ERIA COURT No.7. Order of Calanthe. Mrs.J.H.Phelps,W.C. Miss Blencq Alexander,R.of D. Mrs.Ida Martin,W.of R.of D. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F & A.M. Hopkins Abernathy, W.M. W.H.A. Clark, Secretary. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Tuesday each month. All Master Masons in good standing and Cordialty Invited. PALESTINE COMMANDEKY No.12. Wichita Kansas J.T.Chinneth, Emminent Commande J.A.Roberson, Generalissimo Phil Hyde, Captain General Joseph Fine Secretary. Sylvester Anderson,Treas. Meets the 2nd Monday night each month. MT.ZION CHAPTER No.17. W.H.A.Clark, High Priest, J.S.Fauver, King. Ben Wilson, Scribe. J.T. Chinneth, Secretary Grant Ewing, Treas. Meets the 4th Monday night each month PRINCESS CHAPTER No.12 O.of E.S. Mrs. M.E. Banks, Royal Matron, Miss Lizzie M. Burnham, Secte Meets 1st, and 3rd. Wednesday each month. Mt. Olive Court No.3,H. of J. Mrs Myrtle Glover,M A M Mrs J E Lewis, Secretary Mrs L Adams, Treasurer Odd Fellow Lodges. ODD FELLOWS. .....State Officers..... Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. J.L.Harper, D.G.M, Wichita W.M.Jackson, D.D.GM, Topeka S.P Johnson, D.G.S, Emporia M.W Jackson D.G.D Kans City Home of the West lodge No.1906 Wichita Kan HOUSEHOLD RUTH No.612 Mrs, Harriet Harper, M.N.G. J.L.Harper, W.R. Mrs, Mary Griggs, M.W.Treas. Where to go Sunday. At the A. M. E. church, 521 N. Water st Preaching at 11 a.m., Sabbath school 7 p.m. Song service 6:40 p.m., Preaching 7:40 p.m. Rev.D.R.A.C.Terrill will preach both moening and evening. At the 2nd-Baptist church, W.Nichita, st. Preaching at 11 a.m., Sabbath school at 3 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Rev.D.R.M.L.Copeland will preach both morning and evening. At the Tabernacle Baptist church. Preaching at 11 a.m., Sabbath school at 8 p.m. Preaching at 7:40 p.m. Rev. R McTurner will preach both morning and evening At the New Hope Baptist church. North Mead Preaching 11 a m,Sabbath school at 9 p.m. Preaching 7.30 p.m Rev H F Frazier will preach both morning and evening Peerless Steam Laundry. 155-159 N.Market St. Phone 236 Office on First Street. Long Term as Rabbi. Professor D. W. Marks, senior minister of the West London Synagogue of British Jews, has just celebrated his 90th birthday. Professor Marks has been a minister in the congregation since it was founded in 1841. The Twentieth Century. We now stand at the threshold-of the twentieth century, and the nineteenth is a thing of the past. It will, however, be known the century of invading, and discovery, and among some of the greatest of these, we can truthfully mention Hostetler's Stomach Bitters, the celebrated remedy for all ailments arising from a weak or disordered stomach, such as dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulency, constipation and biliousness. A theatrical lawsuit is one kind of a show case. Some college men have hazy ideas of education. Garfield Tea has permanently cured countless cases of chronic constipation, and many diseases arising from a clogged system; it cleanses the system and purifies the blood. It is better to take the worst of a deal than to suffer the consequences of a quarrel. Save money—Buy Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. The true philosopher smiles at his own misfortunes and tries to relieve misfortunes of others. Don't Get Footsore! Get FOOT-EASE. A certain cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. Cures Frost-bites and Chilblains. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. The average married woman thinks that if she were a man she would never marry. Mortality on the Ralk Of the 500,000,000 passengers carried upon the railways of the country last year, 221 were killed and 2,945 were injured. Of the employees, 2,237 were killed and 38,749 were injured, and of the others—tramps, trespassers and people who were not in trains—1,680 were killed and 6,176 were injured, making a total of 7,138 persons killed and 47,870 injured. THE CHANGE OF LIFE Is the most important period in a woman's existence. Owing to modern methods of living, not one woman in a thousand approaches this perfectly natural change without experiencing a train of very annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes, sending the blood surging to the heart until it seems ready to burst, and the faint feeling that follows, sometimes with chills, as if the heart were going to stop for good, are symptoms of a dangerous, nervous trouble. Those hot flashes are just so many calls from nature for help. The nerves are ery- MRS. JENNIE NOBLE. ing out for assistance. The cry should be heeded in time. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was prepared to meet the needs of woman's system at this trying period of her life. It builds up the weakened nervous system, and enables a woman to pass that grand change triumphantly. "I was a very sick woman, caused by Change of Life. I suffered with hot flushes, and fainting spells. I was afraid to go on the street, my head and back troubled me so. I was entirely cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." — MRS. JENNIE NOBLE, 5010 Keyser St., Germantown, Pa. IN 3 OR 4 YEARS AN INDEPENDENCE ASSURED FARMS WESTERN CANADA FREE If you take up your homes in Western Canada, the land of plenty. Illustrated pamphlets, giving experiences of farmers who have become wealthy in grow- ing wheat, reports of deligates, etc., and full information as to reduced railway rates can be had on application to the Superintendent of Immigration, Department of Interior Ottawa. Canada, or to J. S. Crawford, 214 W. Ninth St. Kansas City, Mo. Catholic Agents OUTFIT FREE WANTED—Men or Women, Town or Country. SOMETHING NEW. Write a once. Addres- c. C. P. & L. CO. Caxon Bldg. Chicago III. THE MOST LIVE CHICKS On the farm, you want and that's what you get with the Sure Hatch Incubator. Thousands in use. Send for handsome free catalogue containing 100 poultry raising views. Sure Hatch Incubator Co., Clay Center, Neb. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION BURKFORD, Washington, D. C., they will receive quick replies. B. 5th N. H. Vols Staff 20th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION PURELY PERSONAL A Fair Iconoclast. When Ethelyn Leslie Huston, whose philosophic writings on social evolution and kindred topics are attracting wide attention, was a wee bit of a child she was precocious in nearly everything. Above all, she was a devoted lover of books, the deeper the range of thought suggested, the more suited to her tastes. She had a habit of reasoning out little deficiencies in the human character that used to drive the older folks nearly to distraction. She was eternally "treading on the corus" of nearly everyone with whom she came in contact. Just after she left a Nebraska college, at eighteen, she took it into her head to censure certain of the clergy for their narrowness of view. Her first article on that subject appeared in a Cleveland paper. It was widely copied, and from that day, Miss Leslie (that was her ante-nuptial name) was a quantity to be reckoned with in the world of protest—a quantity the magnitude of which has steadily increased. Today she has few, if any peers among defenders of individual independence of thought in moral and religious matters. Her stories and articles now running in many American publications, being happily attuned to her philosophy, are in great demand. Mrs. Huston was born in Toronto, Canada, but is a thorough cosmopolitan. While living in Idaho, her extreme independence of thought attracted the attention of the late W. C. Brann who secured her as associate editor of his "Iconoclast," of Waco, Texas. After his death, Mrs. Huston came north and recognizing that Chicago was destined to become the literary hub of the continent, took up her A ETHELYN LESLIE HUSTON. abode in that city. There she is the vice president of the Independent Penwoman's club and the center of a constantly increasing circle of writer folk and of persons of literary habits generally. Surrounded by kindred spirits, she lives what might be called an ideal Bohemian life, dispensing the incense of her broad and Omaresque philosophy among the thirsty souls that come to drink at the fountain of her good cheer. Extravagance in College Sport The opinion grows that athletics may be overdone at colleges if carried beyond the point of compelling each student to take adequate exercise. Reform is evidently required in the interest of the students themselves, a majority of whom can ill afford the money thrown away yearly on "sport." Exercise in a gymnasium is well enough, but the teams, with their games, rivalries, etc., if not properly regulated, detract attention from studies, to say nothing of losses of life on the football field and the "cane rushes," hazing, etc., which violent sports seem to promote. Lord Salisbury's Son. Viscount Cranborne, who was posed in parliament by Henry Norman on the attitude of the British government in the Nicaraguan canal treaty, is parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs. He is the eldest son of Lord Salisbury and has just passed his thirtieth birthday. At 25 he entered parliament, but has done nothing to distinguish himself either for his brilliancy or his ability as a statesman. Young Cranborne was educated at Oxford, and was married to the daughter of the fifth earl of Arran. He has rep- M. B. VISCOUNT CRANBORNE presented the Darwin division of Lancashire, and since 1893 he has sat for Rochester. In the last parliament he was chairman of the committee on church. He will succeed his father in the marquisate of Sallisbury. "La Creole' Will Restore those Gray Hairs "La Creole' Hair Restorer is a Perfect Dressing and Restorer Price $1.00 Field Hospital, as It Were. It is quite likely that there will always be a little liquor on tap at the Capitol. Congress could not well get along without a sort of first-aid-to-the-injured station. Washington Post. Woman as African Explorer. Mme. Jean Pommerol, a French authoress and explorer, is about to start on a new expedition into the heart of Africa. Her object is to study the manners and customs of the natives in the Sahara and embody her experiences in a book. Origin of a Phrase The expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul" had its origin in the rivalry existing between Westminster Abbey, formerly St. Peter's cathedral, and St. Paul's cathedral in London. In 1750 there was a deficiency in the treasury of St. Paul's and an appropriation of money belonging to St. Peter's was made to cover the deficiency. The people who were averse to the action asked the question: "Why rob St. Peter's to pay St. Paul's?" MR. AYERS NOT DEAD. Very Much Alive and Out with a Letter Telling How He Was Saved. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 29—(Special.)—Few who knew how ill Mr. A. E. Ayers of this city had been with Bright's Disease and Diabetes ever expected he could live. Four doctors gave him but three or four days to live. He recovered through the prompt and continued use of a well-known remedy, and has given the following letter for publication. It is dated at Bath, N. Y., where Mr. Ayers now resides. Dodds Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sirs—I wish to tell you what Dodd's Kidney Pills have done for me. As far as I am concerned they are the best in the world, for they not only saved my life, but they have given me new life and hope. I lived in Minneapolis for forty-nine years, and am well known there by many people. I suffered severely with Bright's Disease and Diabetes. Four well-known physicians gave me up to die. In fact they gave me only three or four days at the longest to live. I had spent nearly everything I had in the effort to save my life, but seeing an advertisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills, I scraped what was nearly my last half dollar, sent to the store and bought a box. I had very little hope of anything ever doing me any good, as from what the four doctors had told me, it was now a matter of hours with me. I commenced to take the Pills, and from the very first they helped me. I took in all about forty boxes. I doubtless did not need so many, but I wanted to make sure, and after all, $20 is a small amount of money to remove the sentence of death and save one's life. I have since recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills to hundreds of people, and I have yet to hear of the first one that did not find them all that you claim for them. I can remember of two people to whom I had recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills, and who afterwards said to me that they received no benefit. I asked to see their Pill boxes, and behold, instead of Dodd's Kidney Pills, it was ——'s Kidney Pills, an imitation of the genuine Dodd's, and not the real thing at all that they had been using. I gave each of them an empty pill box that Dodd's Kidney Pills had been put up in, so that they could make no more mistakes, and they afterwards came to me and told me that they had bought and used the genuine Dodd's Kidney Pills, and were cured. I still continue to use the Pills off and on, and would not be without them if they were $50 a box. I think that every old gentleman in the world would be healthier and better if he would take one after each meal. I wish I could think of words strong enough to express to you my gratitude for what your Medicine has done for me. It is not often, I suppose, that a man who is staring death right in the face, is permitted to live and tell of the means which saved him, and as that is my position, my heart is overwhelmed with thankfulness to God for His mercy to me in permitting me to see the advertisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills, when it seemed that I was beyond all earthly power to save, that I cannot express my real feelings. If anyone doubts the statement I have made, they may write to me, and I will try and prove to them that all I have said in this letter is true, and more than true. There are hundreds of people in Minneapolis who know all about my case and the way Dodd's Kidney Pills pulled me through, when I had been given up by the four doctors of Bright's Disease and Diabetes, and had practically lost all hope. You are at liberty to publish this testimonial which I give you from the bottom of my heart, and I sincerely wish that I could find the right words to express my feelings of gratitude to you and to Dodd's Kidney Pills, for my restoration to life and health. (Signed) A. E. AYERS, Late of Minneapolis, now at Soldiers and Sailors' Home, Bath, N. Y. Soldiers and Sailors' Home, Bath, N. Y. Mr. Ayers is only one of thousands of aged gentlemen who say that their lives have been prolonged and their declining years made worth living by the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The average woman can sweep into a room more effectively than she can sweep it out. Our Pupil Enrollment Compared. Our Pupil Enrollment Compared. There are about 16,000,000 pupils in the schools of the United States—as many as Germany, France and Italy combined and three times the enrollment of Great Britain and Ireland, and five times as many as Russia, with its population of 100,000,000. Fairy Millinery Gold roses, made of pale gold tissue and grouped in small clusters of themselves, or mingled with other roses of contrasting color, are the latest things of the millinery world and are tremendously popular. The cost of these little trimmings is something quite shocking, but nevertheless they are very generally in evidence. Telegram Costing $1.64 a Word. Now that the telegraph is established between Brazzaville, Loange and Libreville, Stanley Pool is in direct communication with Paris. The line is in good working order and at the end of October a telegram was sent from Brazzaville and a reply received in seventy-two hours. The cost is 8½ francs ($1.64) a word. Harbor and Preacher: One of the most efficient barbers at present working in Pontiac, Mich., is "Rev." Joshua J. Axtell, who while a preacher at Royal Oak, in that state, knocked out a saloon-keeper in a prize fight. Mr. Axtell occupies his leisure time in preparing a lecture. He also has a novel under way. Mortality on the Water. Among 600,000,000 passengers carried, only 206 persons lost their lives on steamboat vessels within the jurisdictions of the United States during the last fiscal year, of whom 44 were passengers and 162 members of the crews. During the same year there were 383 boiler explosions on land, which killed 298 persons and wounded 456 others. Uncle Sam Takes His Time. Although it is some ten years since the city of East Saginaw ceased to exist the United States government has persisted in calling the customs station there the "port of East Saginaw," the protests of the people of the united Saginaws notwithstanding. At last, however, an official order has been issued changing the name of the port to correspond with that of the city. The stamp of a gentleman isn't on sale at the postoffice. Every time a woman saves a nickel carfare she wastes it in shoe leather. The memory is a sort of mental reservation. A vigorous growth and the original color given to the hair by PAREN'S HAIR BASKAM. HINDERCOURNS, the best cure for corns. 15cts. A woman's happiness may depend on the offers of marriage she refuses. It's all well enough to be charitable but you should pay your debts first. Thirty minutes is all the time required to dye with PUTNAM FADE-LESS DYES. The baker sends his bill when he needs the dough. Worry is a greater enemy to the face than the smallpox. 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. Remember that if you go visiting you must entertain visitors. A prisoner at the bar has not always been arrested in a saloon. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS. All drugstores refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on the box. 25c. Ambition is often the assassin of happiness. There is no one quite so foolish as an educated fool. How's This? We offer One Hundred dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannoe be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props., Toledo, O. We, the forerunner, have cured 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 Drugs, Toledo, O. Welding, Hanan & Marvin, Wholesale Drugs Hall's Catarch Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the bloodstream, and surfaces of the skin. Testimonial sent free. Fries 10 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Many a man who imagines himself capable of ruling a great nation can't even keep his own children out of mischief. A HIGH MARK. The New York Almanac for 1901, issued by Chas. H. Fletcher of New York City, has set a high mark for similar publications during the new century, and part of the publisher when we consider that it is intended solely for free distribution. The numerous publications of this character are usually gotten on the account of a simple idea, while the thought of expense has certainly been set aside in the case of the New York Almanac. The artistic colorings of the articles and its fund of information all go to make it well worthy of perusal and preservation. It has innumerable hints for mothers as to the nature of things, unique to the "Baby's Record" page, which is in blank, to be filled in with baby's name, date of birth, cut first tooth, etc. The most valuable piece of work and may be procured at any drug store or direct on request, free. When a fool is silent it is often at the wrong time. 1. IN every county of the civilized world the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are known. Not only do they minister to the spiritual and intellectual needs of the charges committed to their care, but they also minister to their bodily needs. With so many children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease, these wise and prudent Sisters have found Peruna a never-failing safeguard. Columbus, O., July 10, 1900. The Peruna Medicine Co., City: Gentlemen—"A number of years ago our attention was called to Dr. Hartman's Peruna, and since then we used it with wonderful results for grip, coughs, colds, and catarrh diseases of the head and stomach. "For grip and winter catarrh especially it has been of great service to the inmates of this institution."—Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The following letter is from Congressman Meekison, of Napoleon, Ohio: If a man has sense he can often make use of a seemingly useless thing. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs.—W.M. O'ENDLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1900. Do nothing when angry and you will have the less to undo. Some articles must be described. White's Yucatan needs no description; it's the real thing. Unless a man is polite to his wife he isn't polite. If you have never used Garfield Tea, the original herb medicine, send to the Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., for FREE SAMPLE, Garfield Tea cures. The best net for catching an American heiress is a coronet. C.H. Grabrow, Des Moines, Iowa will on request explain all about the Gladiator Gold-Mining Company; extremely interesting; write me. A divorce suit makes an appropriate traveling dress. The best Ball Blue is Red Cross brand. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. To keep a house warm in winter give it an extra coat of paint. You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease Free. Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y., for a FREE sample of Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for Chilblains and Frost-bites. At all druggists and shoe *tores;* 25c. Friendship is a welcome ship in any port. STOCK MEN ALL GOING. The fourth annual convention of the National Live Stock Association at Salt Lake promises to be the largest and most interesting gathering of stockmen ever held in this country. Salt Lake City is going to cover itself with glory in the manner in which the visitors will be entertained. The convention will be held in the Assembly hall of the Mormon church and a grand concert will be tendered the delegates and visitors in the Tabernacle on the first evening. The programme of the entertainment committee contemplates events for each evening of the convention and after the convention adjourns, there are excursions to the mines and elsewhere. Colorado is going to send a large delegation and the Denver & Rio Grande railroad will run a special train, leaving Denver Sunday, January 13, which will reach Salt Lake City the next day in time for the committee meetings. The fare for the round trip will be $18 from Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo and one fare from other points in the state. Those contemplating going should engage sleeping car accommodations at once. Write to S. K. Hooper, general passenger agent, Denver, or see any Rio Grande ticket agent. It will be a delightful midwinter trip, and no stockman who is interested in the industry can afford not to attend the meeting. Gentlemen-I have used several bodies of Peruna and feel greatly benefited thereby from my catarrh of the head, and feel encouraged to believe that its continued use will fully eradicate a disease of thirty years' standing. - David Meekison. M. Dr. Hartman, one of the best known physicians and surgeons in the United States. was the first man to formulate Pe- the United States. was the first man to formulate Pe-ru-na. It was through his genius and perseverance that it was introduced to the medical profession of this country. Send to the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book written by Dr. Hartman. LOSS OF MEMORY is often derived from an unlooked for source—the Kidneys. 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