Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT FACTS and FIGURES. CULLED FROM THE SPEECH OF HON. GEORGE WHITE, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JANUARY. 29, 1901. A MASTERLY DEFENCE OF THE NEGRO. a+J wish to quote from another Southern gentleman, not so young as my other friends, and who always commands attention in this House by his wit and humor, even though his speeches may not be edifying and instructive. I refer to Mr. Otey, of Virginia, and quote from him in a recent speech on this floor, as follows: Justice is merely relative. It can exist between equals. It can exist among homogeneous people. Among equals—among heterogeneous people | it never has and, in the nature of things, it never will obtain. It can exist among lions but between lions and lams never. If justice were absolute, lions must of necessity perish. Open his conducous laws and find the strong teeth which God has made expressly to chew lams's flesh. When the society for the pre-creation of cruelty to animals shall overcome this difficulty, men may hope to settle the rare question along sentimental lines, not sooner. These thoughts on the Negro are from the open, in the main, of one who has studied the Negro question, and it was after I heard the gentleman from North Carolina, and after the introduction of the Crumpacker mill, that they occurred to me particularly appropriate. I am wholly at sea as to just what Mr. Otey had in view in advancing the thoughts contained in the above quotation, unless he wishes to extend the simile and apply the lion as a white man and the Negro as a lamb. In that case we will gladly accept the comparison, for all animals known in God's creation the lamb is the most inoffensive, and has been in all ages held up as a badge of innocence. But what will my good friend of Virginia do with the Bible, for God says that he created all men of one flesh and blood? Again, we insist on having one race—the lion clothed with great strength, vicious, and with destructive propensities, while the other is weak, good natured, inoffensive and useful—what will he do with all the heterogeneous, intermediate animals, ranging all the way from the pure lion to the pure lamb, found on the plantations of every Southern State in the Union? I would like to advance the statement that the musty records of 1868, filed away in the archives of Southern capitals, as to what the Negro was thirty-two years ago, is not a proper standard by which the Negro living on the threshold of the twentieth century should be measured. Since that time we have reduced the illiteracy of the race at least 45 per cent. We have written and published near 500 books. We have nearly 300 newspapers, three of which are dailies. We have now in practice over 2,000 lawyers and a corresponding number of doctors. We have accumulated over $12,000,000 worth of school property and about $40,000 000 worth of church property. We have about 140,000 farms and homes valued at, in the neighborhood of, $750,000,000. and personal property valued at about $170,000, 000. We have raised about $11,000, 000 for educational purposes, and the property per capita for every colored man woman and child in the United States is estimated at $75. We are operating successfully several banks, commercial enterprises among our people in the Southland, including one silk mill and one cotton factory. We have 32,000 teachers in the schools of the country; we have built with the aid of our friends. about 20,000 churches, and support 7 colleges, 17 academies, 50 high schools, 5 law schools, 5 medical schools and 25 theological seminaries. We have over 600,000 acres of land in the South alone The cotton produced, mainly by black labor, has increased from 4,669,770 bales in 1860, to 11,235,000 in 1899. All of this we have done under adverse circumstances. We have done it in the face of lynching, burning at the stake, with the humiliation of "Jim Crow" cars, the disfranchisement of our male citizens, slander and degradation of our women, with the factories closed against us, no Negro allowed to be conductor on railway cars, whether run through the streets of our cities or across the prairies of our great country, no Negro permitted to run as engineer on a locomotive, most of the mines closed against us. Labor unions—carpenters, brick-masons, painters, machinists, hack WICHITA, KANSAS, FEB. 23, 1901. men and those supplying nearly every conceivable avocation for livelihood have banded themselves together to better their condition, but, with few exceptions the black face has been left out. The Negroes are seldom employed in our mercantile stores. At this we do not wonder. Some day we hope to have them employed in our own stores. With all these odds against us, we are forging our way ahead, slowly, perhaps, but surely. You may tie us and then taunt us for lack of bravery, but one day we will break the bonds. You may use our labor for two and a half centuries and then taunt us for our poverty, but let me remind you we will not always be poor. You may withhold even the knowledge of how to read God's word and learn the wsy from earth to glory and then taunt us for our ignorance, but we would remind you that there is plenty of room at the top and we are climbing. After enforced debauchery, with the many kindred horrors incident to slavery, it comes with ill grace from the perpetrators of these deeds to hold up the shortcomings of some of our race to ridicule and scorn. The new man, the slave who has grown out of the ashes of thirty-five years ago, is inducted into the political and social system, cast into the arena of manhood, where he constitutes a new element and becomes a competitor for all its emoluments. He is put on trial to test his ability to be counted worthy of freedom, worthy of the elective franchise; and after thirty-five years of struggling against almost unsurmountable odds, under conditions but little removed from slavery itself, he asks a fair and jnst judgment, not of those whose prejudice has endeavored to forestall, to frustrate his every forward movement, rather those who have lent a helping hand, that he might demonstrate the truth of 'the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Mr. Chairman. permit me to digress for the purpose of calling the attention of the Hous to two bills which I regard as importrnt, introduced by me in the early part of the first session of this congress. The first was to give the United States controle and entire jurisdiction over all cases of lynching and death by mob violence. During the last session of this congress I took occasion to address myself in detail to this particular, but with all my efforts the bill still sweetly sleeps in the room of the committee to which it was referred. The necessity of legislation along this line is daily being demonstrated. man being.' The only apology that I make for the earnestness with which I have spoken is that I am pleading for the life, the liberty, the future happiness, and mankood suffrage for one eighth of the entire population of the United States.'(Loud applauae,) WANTED The public to know that FIRST-CLASS BOARD and LODGING can be had at the Centropolis Hotel 605 North Main Street. JAS. H. HODGE, PROPRIETOR. Long & Hite, Props. 114 S. Emporia Ave. Phone 270. A Wabash meat train piled up in a heap at DeWitt, Missouri. The temperature at Fort Egbert, Alaska, is reported at 68 degrees below zero. A bill to prevent negroes from practicing law is before the North Carolina legislature. London will expend $250,000 in precautionary measures against the bubonic plague. Saloqn suppression by women has extended far and wide. Vermillion, S. D. is a late instance. Grazalema, forty miles from Cadiz, suffered loss of many buildings by an earthquake, on Feb. 13. General S. B. M. Young is to succeed General Shafter in command of the department of California. J. P. Morgan has furnished $10,000,000 to be used in establishing an electric railway in the suburbs of London. The Palmer house, the Great Northern and the Sherman house in Chicago were set on fire about the same time the other day. It is freely expressed by cabinet officers for when the Cuban government is successfully in operation the United States troops will be withdrawn. Army headquarters at Omaha is advertising for "twenty stocky cow ponies;" also for 428 cavalry horses for the Fourteenth, to be organized at Leavenworth. Major O. B. Gunn is dead. Everybody who lived in Kansas during its first improvement era knew Major Gunn as he was connected with the construction of many railroads as a civil engineer. Judge David J. Brewer, in his lecture in the Yale course, in New Haven, said that "spasmodic virtue is the poorest that any one can have. It is next door to intentional vice." He fears that the reaction in Kansas will result in worse conditions than now exist. In strict obedience to law the treasury department raised the tariff on Russian sugar because of bounties paid by Russia; applying the same principle and law as has been used in dealing with other counties. Russia has retaliated by putting a duty on the Fix Up Your House From The E. Howard Co. The arena of the lyncher no longer is confined to Southern climes, but is stretching its hydra head over all parts of the Union. Sow the seed of a tarnished name— You sow the seed of eternal shame. It is needless to ask what the harvest will be. You may dodge this question now; you may defer it to a more seasonable day; you may, as the gentleman from Main, Mr. Littlefield puts it— Waddle in and waddle out, Until the mind was left in doubt, Whether the snake that made the track Was going South or coming back. Now Mr. Chairman, before concluding my remarks I want to submit a brief recipe for the solution of the so-called American Negro proplem. He asks no special, favors but simply demands that he be given the same chance for existence, for earning a livelihood, for raising himself in the scales of manhood and womanhood that are accorded to kindred nationalities. Treat him as a man; go into his home and learn of his social conditions; learn of his cares, his troubles and his hopes for the future grin his confidence; open the doors of industry to him; let the word "Negro" "colored" and "black" be stricken from all the organizations enumerated in the federation of labor. Help him to overcome his weaknesses, punish the crime committing class by the courts of the land, measure the standard of the race by its best material, cease to mold prejudicial and unjust public sentiment against him, and, my word for it, he will learn to support hold up the hands of, and join in with that political party, that institution, whether secular or religious, in every community where he lives, which is destined to do the greatest good for the greatest number. Obliterate race hatred, party prejudice, and help us to achieve nobler ends, greater results, and become more satisfactory citizens to our brother in white. This, Mr. Chairman, is perhaps the Negroes' temporary farewell to the American Congress; but let me say, Phoenix-like he will rise up some day and come again. These parting words are in behalf of an outraged, broken hearted, bruised and bleeding but God fearing people, faithful, industrious, loyal people—rising people, full of potential force. Mr. Chairman in the trial of Lord Bacon, when the court disturbed the council for the defendant Sir Walter Raleigh raised himself up to his full height and, ad dressing the court, said: 'Sir, I am pleading for the life of a hu- Sells on 25 Cents Weekly Payments. Lace Curtains, Bed Spreads,Chenille and Tapestry Portiers. Clothes Wringers,Study Covers, Rogers' Silverware, Clocks, VOL. II. NO. 39 To the Colored Voters. Kansas City,Feb.19th.1901 Editor Searchlight, Dear Sir: Allow me space in your paper to give a few words of advice to the colored voters of Wichita. I notice by the papers that Mayor Ross has withdrawn from the mayoralty race leaving only two contestants far that position,viz: Mr.A. N. Denny and Mr.Ben McLean. Having lived in Wichita a number of years and being personally acquainted with both gentlemen,I feel that I am in a position to speak accurately of the merits of the two men. Mr. Denny is a fine gentleman and has been in politics and poliieal offices in Sedgwick county for a number of years;yet during all of which time,I think I am right when I say that in all of his office holding and political connections the black man is unable to say truthfully,that he has ever received any recognition or favors from his hands. There are no personal greivances between that gentleman and the writer, yet I think that the interest of the black man lies in the nomination and election of Ben McClain as mayor of Wichita. Bennie McLean is a substan tial business man and knows no color line in any transaction, whether it be political or commercial, and I believe that if the color ed men and women have their interest at heart, they will see to it that Ben McLean will recieve the unanimous support of every colored voter in Wichita. I shall now watch with a degree of expectancy to see the colored voters "line up" in a mass and vote for Ben McLean W. A. Patton. importation of American machinery, steel and iron goods, which is practically prohibitive. Our government claims that Russia has violated treaty rights by doing so. Japanese residents of Tacoma have organized a vigilance committee to prevent Japanese gambling houses to be opened there. The Danish minister of finance is desirous of raising by a $3 \frac{1}{2}$ per cent loan funds to cover advances to rural laborers to enable them to acquire homes. Emperor William has sent a titled chicken fancier to this country to study our fowls. When he returned he took a number of American breeds of chickens. General Maybury Prentiss, known as the "Hero of Shilo" died recently at his home in Bethany, Mo., at the age of 81. Two Kansas City boys were gathered in by the police because they had a shot bag containing $70 in gold. The boys say they saw two men bury it in Terre Haute, Ind., and they dug it up and emigrated. THE SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, KANSAS. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered at the Post-Office at Wichita Kansas, as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday at No 239 North Main Street, up stairs RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. On year, by mail. 61 60 old months, by mail. 75 three months, by mail. 58 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 every- where. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. William Hamilton Thomas, a colored man, in his book, "The American Negro" stigmatizes the whole Negro race, and brands them as among the lowest. Certainly Mr. William Hamilton Thomas is not an American Negro, so is to be excused on the grounds of being simply a Negro. But far better would the race be if such Negroes as this gentleman were angels(?) in h—. Truth crushed to earth shall rise again." The question has been asked, who is your preference for mayor of this city? Our answer is, and all ways has been, for the man who is better qualified, the man who be lieves in an equal distribution, not of campaign funds, but of official representation for the Negro according and commensurate with his voting strength, and the man who will best have the interest if the whole people at heart. That is the man that we are for, and that is the man that every colored man should not only be for but get oth ers to be for. Some of our "leaders" have changed the motto of "United we stand; divided we fall, to read: United we fall; divided we stand. When a colored man gets to the point where he can see no good in his race, we think that in a rush of business The Creator has overlooked him, and allowed him to outlive his allotted time. His place is not on earth. Are the colored men going to allow a few cents during the coming campaign to a few "politicians" pay them for their support to the Grand Old Republican party? We say, No! A thousand times No! Keep your campaign money; give us appointive offices and a part of the political pie after the victory has been won. Does your grocer, butcher, coal man, furniture man, your neighbor ect, read The Searchlight? Mayor, Lindley Ross has declined to be a candidate for re-election. while we are not in sympathy with those who engage in the liquor traffic, and are aware of the many evils that men do when under the excitement influenced by "drink" we are candidly of the opinion that for many years yet to come, whiskey will be sold in Kansas. If a certain class of our proud Americans are to be judged by their actions, they are as barbarous as the most ignoran heathens. Ts useless to speak more definitely, you know who they are, and they know their own picture, even if it is enveloped in an unholy cloud from an awful hu man holocaust. A deplorable state of affairs presents itself to the colored people of this city; they have no hall or any place of their own where they can hold public meetings, except in their churches. The money which the colored societies and people pay out in one year for hall rent, by being centralized, can, in a short while erect a magnificent hall of their own. How long, oh! how long, will the colored people sleep with their thumbs in their mouth and say, "We can do nothing?" Wake up and go to work. "Where there's a will, there's a way." --- A Grand Reception, Mr. and Mrs.Robt.Davis tendered a grand reception at their residence Monday night in honor of Mrs.Cad die E.Hatcher, of Colorado, who was in the city on a visit.The reception was grand in every respect and every thing was arranged for the comfort and enjoyment of the guest. The evening was passed in a social and amusing way,with music, songs and amusing games. Among those present were: — Mrs.CADDIE E,HATCHER — Mesdames:J.G.Gaines,E.Landrum,Syl Anderson, S.W.Lea,J.L.Harper, S.E. Patton, Abbie Anderson, A.Henderson, and W. N. Miller. Messers:J.G.Gaines,E.Landrum,Syl Anderson, S.W.Lea,A.Henderson,Dr.E.Harrison, S.O.Clayton and W.N.Miller. Misses:Winnie Ray and Della Gaines. A fine luncheon was served consisting of the choicest viands that the market afforded.The punch bowl was conveniently at hand and all quenched their thirst from its contents.After having enjoyed a brilliant and pleasing evening,the guest paid their respect to Mr. and Mrs Davis and bidding them the time, took their departure for their respective homes, all agreeing that they had indeed spent a most delightful and pleasing evening. COLE'S 705 North Main street is the place to get your Groceries at Reasonable Prices. As cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best. Only store in town run by a Colored person.Try Us. 705 Norh Main street. Presidential Inagural Ceremony. Washington,D.C. March 4th. 1901. For the above occassion you can buy ticKets at, FRISCO LINE city ticket offi corner Main and Douglas ave. at One Fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Tickets on sale Feb. 28th and March 1st and 2nd. Good for return until March 8th. Further information will be cheerfully given. B.F.DUNN, D.P.A. Mission Circle Mission Circle WILL RENDER A FINE PROGRAM AT THE 2nd BAPTIST CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY. The Misston Circle of the 2nd Baptist church will render a fine program at 4 o'clock next Sunday after noon.The program follows: 1 Address Mrs. H, W. James 2 Selection Class No.6. 3 Oration Richard Walker 4 Vocal Solo Mrs. E, J. Alexander 5 Recitation Miss Ida James 6 Solo Miss Mary Alexander 7 Recitation Mrs. Jas. L. Harper 8 Select Reading Mrs. H. W. James 9 Remarks Mrs. Glover Mrs. Lucy Anderson, Pres. Miss Daisy Bradford, Sec. Read The Searchlight. ```markdown ``` THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY,PEBUARY,28rd.1901 Around Town. The revival at the A. M. E. church is making much progress. Dr. Terrill is being ably assisted by Rev. N. H. Bayne, of St. Louis, a renowned, eloquent and powerful evangelist who has done great work every where he has gone He is well worth hearing. W. N. Miller, editor of The Searchlight, left Wednesday for Topeka, on business. J. A. S. Allen, of Iola, was in the city Monday on business. Mr. Hagin, 429, Douglas reports that several of our readers have called at his place and bought candy and fruit. We are proud to hear it. Go again. Julius G. Gaines is out again after several weeks of sickness. A certain gentleman sent some tickets to the police station and between them he overlooked a policy slip. He looked for it high and low after the drawing to collect his "twobits." Did he find it? Watch for Henry Thompson's "Brownie Minstrels" at Garfield Opera house soon. Consisting of Toas lodge will meet next Monday night. Send your news to us. The primaries will be held Thursday, Feb., 28th. Have you registered? Take your wife, mother, sister, daughter and son down to register and do so yourself. Don't forget. Greenfield Bros, of Ft. Scott will open a large clothing store here on or about March 5th. Their store will be on East Douglas between Main and Market, on the North side. When they open, it will be one of the largest and most complete clothing stores in the West. Former residents of Ft. Scott who live in this city, know the Greenfields and know their reputation as firstclass clothiers. They are old friends of ours and we join in extending to them a most hearty welcome here. To see them reminds us of our boyhood days on Main St in Ft. Scott. Remember their opening and watch these columns for the exact day and date. Dr. E. Harrison has temporarily moved his office to The Jackson Hotel, 343 N. Main St. and will be pleased to see his patrons there for the time being. Murphey and Goforth have moved from 507 E. Douglas to 140 North Main. Call and see them. Mrs. H. Hansborou was kicked by a jersey cow Monday and quite badly hurt: however at last reports she was able to be up. IF you want help US,go to HAGIN'S Candy Store, 429 East Douglas Ave.,to buy your CANDIES and FRUITS. Always the Best and Freshest. Mention this "ad." G. H. Young is erecting a four room cottage on N. Water St. George Jones continues quite ill at his home. 524 N. Water St. Mrs. Caddie Hatcher, who was called to this city some weeks ago, owing to the illness of her mother, returned to her home at Pueblo, Colo., Tuesday evening, her mother being greatly improved. Messrs. D. D. Hope, of Topeka, and L. R. Johnson, of Emporia, both officers in The Grand Lodge, of Odd Fellows, were visitors in the city Wednesday, the guests of James L. Harper. Trade with our advertisers. Rock-Island Book Exchange. This Is Our Kansas Brilliant Coal It is tinted with rosin, visible and invisi- ble.No, there is no soot to stick to your stove lids, and it is the coal in the market. 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. sha ft.No, it does not make any clickers, will coke and all burn up clean. You will find this coal at Hacker Coal Co: 414 N.Main St. Phone 108. WE WISH TO MAKE YOU A PRESENT OF A VOLUME OF "The Story of My Life and Work," BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. J. B. 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-cengravings — 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 and agent in every county and district in the country to sell your agents in every county and district of free copies to each town. Write now and the editor will send you. J.P.Massey, SHOE-MAKER Second Hand Shoes Bought & Sold. General 339 North Main st....... Wichi Second Hand Shoes Bought & Sold. General Repairing. 339 North Main st..... Wichita, Kansas. 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 'PROGRESS A new chapter added " No In the Spanish - A ESS of a RACE' after added exclusively on the "Negro North - American War." Grand U J.L.Harper W.M.Jack S P Johnson M W Jacks Home 'PROGRESS of a RACE In the Spanish - American War." BY PROF.W.H.CROGMAN,A.M. Nearly 700 pages. — Over 100 Illustrations. — No Advance in price. Miss Ida McDonald, Agent,716 Edgar Ave., Wichita, Kas. Nearly 700 pages. - Over 100 Illustrations. - No Advance in price. Miss IDA McDonald,Agent,716 Edgar Ave.,Wichita,Kas. WAS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. Rev. B. Morris left last Satur day evening for Little Rock, Ark. to attend the funeral of his father, Wm. Morris, of that place. Rev. Morsis' father was one of the oldest persons in the State of Arkansas, having been over one hundred years of age at the time of his death He was a young man during the war of 1812, and often told of events leading up to that war. He was a consistent christian and was the father of the A. M. E. church at Little Rock, where he had lived for many years. The deceased leaves a wife and three children and many grand children. He is said to have been one hundred and ten years old. Rev. Matt. Jones left Mondy morn ing for Burlington, Kas, Rev. and Mas. A. C. Terrell and Rev. Baynes, were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Barkers at her home on N. Wichita Street, Sunday. Mrs. William Kelly has returned from her trip to Colorado Springs. R. E. Smith is on the sick list this week. --- A SHOE 一 J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. WANTED. 10,001 men, women, and children to read The Wichita Searchlight.Only $1.00 per year Physician and Surgeon 138 North Main st. Wichita, ..... Kansas Searchlight $1.00 B.F.McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita,Kansas. Yards at Wichita,Kas.,Clearwater,Kas.,Peck Kas.,Cheney,Kas, OSWEGO,KAN. Miss Mary J. Worley of Joplin is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Lutisha Renfro of Greenville, Mo. is visiting Mr. and Mrs.J. Silmon. Hie Daly was in the city last week visiting Oswego young ladies. Mrs. Mary Walker of SrCanadian, I. T. is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs.R. Walker. Mace Franklin left Monday to attend a mass ball in Parsons. Several Chetopa young ladies were visiting friends in the city. Rev. Jackson left Sunday for Chetopa where he is conducting a revival. Arkansas City Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A.M.E. church. Rev. Brooks was present to administer the Lord's supper. Will Carter has returned from Coffeyville where he visited his mother. Grand father Purcell is still very low. Miss Birdie Jones is very ill. The saloons in this city are all closed as a result of the mass meeting held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. 520 E. Douglas. Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.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. S.W.Fleming,K.of R.S.S. 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. Masonic Lodges. 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 are Cordially Invited. PALESTINE COMMANDERY No.12. Wichita Kansas J.T. Chinneth, Emminent Commander 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, Seccty Meets 1st, and 3rd. Wednesday each month. Mt. Olive Court No.9, 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.G M, Topeka S.P Johnson, D.G S, Emporia M.W Jackson D.G D Kans City HOME OF THE WEST No.2900. G.U.O.O.F. J.L.Harper,N.G, Eddie Thomas.VO J.A.Martin,P.S. Meets every Tuesday night. HOUSEHOLD RUTH No.612. Mrs.Harriet Harper,M.N.G. J.L.Harper,W.R. Mrs.Mary Griggs,M.W.Trees. Where to go Sunday. At the A. M. E. church, 521 N. Water Preaching at 11 a.m., Sabbath school 2 p.m. Song service 6:40 p.m., Preaching 7:40 p.m. Rev.Dr.A.C.Terrill will preach both moening and evening. At the 2nd Baptist church, N.Wichita, Preaching at 11 a.m., Sabbath school at 5 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m Rev.Dr.M.L.Copeland will preach both morning and evening. At the Tabernacle Baptist church. Preaching at 11 am., Sabbath school at 5 p.m. Preaching at 7:40 p.m Rev. R McTurner will preach both morning and evening Preaching 11 a m,Sabbath school at 8 p Preaching 7.30 p m Rev H F Frazier will preach both ng and evening Searchlight only $1. a year. INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS. Items of Appropriation Bill Affecting Indian Territory. CITIZENSHIP ROLLS ARE FINAL Washington, Feb. 22.—The Indian appropriation bill strikes out the provision ratifying the act of 1898 setting apart lands of the Quapaw tribe of Indians in Indian Territory for the use of schools and the sale of other lands belonging to the Quapaws in satisfaction of tribal indebtedness. In regard to Indian Territory an amendment is made to pay to the clerks of the district courts of the territory $1,000 per annum instead of $500 for all extra services performed by them, in addition to their regular salaries. An amendment is also made for an appropriation of $324,000 instead of $34,000 for the expenses of the Dawes commission, and the commission is required by this provision to furnish an itemized statement of all expenses prior to January 1, 1901, or which shall be increased by it following that date. Provision is made for clerk hire for the commission in the total sum of $7,500 to be immediately available. An amendment is also made to direct the secretary of the interior to report to congress at its next session upon the practicability of providing a system of taxation in Indian Territory to maintain free schools for all children in the territory. Provision is made giving the secretary of the interior authority to appoint a commissioner to fill the vacancy created whenever the chief executive of the Choctaw or Chickasaw nation fails or refuses to appoint a townsite commissioner. Citizenship rolls made by the Dawes commission, when approved by the secretary of the interior, shall be final, and the secretary is directed to fix a time by agreement with the Indians for closing the rolls and in the event of the refusal of the Indians to agree the secretary shall designate the time for closing the rolls and no names shall be added. No legislative action taken by the Creeks or Cherokees shall have validity until approved by the president and all approved acts shall be published in at least two newspapers. Treat Them as Burglar. Atchison, Feb. 19.—B. P. Waggener, as general attorney of the Missouri Pacific, has advised all agents of that road to treat crusaders who force an entrance into depots and destroy liquor while it is still in the railroad company's hands as ordinary burglar. This means that there will be some shooting if the practice of the Goffs people is kept up. A representative of the road went to Goffs to investigate the destroying of liquor while in the company's possession. Arrests will probably follow. Will Open Gates on Sunday. Buffalo. N. Y., Feb. 21.—The Courier says that it has been decided to open the gates of the Pan-American exposition on Sundays. According to the story the management of the exposition will not discuss the subject in any way but the gates will be open the first Sunday afternoon after the opening of the exposition. Hawaiian Cable Washington, Feb. 21.—The committee on commerce, made a favorable report upon Senator Perkin's amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill, authorizing preliminary contracts to be made for a submarine cable from San Francisco to Honolulu. The amendment makes an appropriation of $60,000 to be immediately available. One Cudahy Kidnapper Omaha. Feb. 21.—The police have arrested Jas. Callahan, charged with being one of the Cudahy kidnappers. Young Cudahy has positively identified him, as have two other parties. Cudahy says he was the man who forced him into a buggy and afterward acted as his guard while in the kidnappers' hands. Another says he sold him the horse and buggy, while a paly to the renting of the house where Cudahy was kept says he is the man who rented it. Grant Gillette Baling Hay El Paso, Tex., Feb. 21.—Grant Gillette of Kansas cattle fame, is at work as a day laborer about a hay baler. He says that he intended to return to Kansas City this spring, and it may be that his wife has taken the first step in that direction by disposing of her store. Gillette threatened when he returned to throw enough light on many alleged crooked cattle transactions to make matters uncomfortable for certain people who were once associated with him. Fort Leavenworth Canteen. Leavenworth, Feb. 20.—Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Lee, commanding at Fort Leavenworth, received the official order from the war department to close the post canteen in accordance with the provisions of the army reorganization act. Lieutenant Colonel Lee issued a special order directing that no more malt or intoxicating liquors be sold. The order includes both the officers' clubs and both organizations are closed and Fort Leavenworth is dry. THE NEW LIQUOR LAW. Cities of all Classes Can Adopt Search and Seineure Ordinances. Topeka, Feb. 22.—Senator Hurrell's liquor law has passed both houses; in the house the vote was 78 to 29. Under its provisions it is not necessary to show that a sale of liquor is made in order to seize joint fixtures and liquor. The mere fact that such stuff is in a room is made prima facie evidence that the place is a joint. The possession of a government liquor stamp is also made prima facie evidence that the place where it is found is a joint. A landlord who is caught renting a building for joint purposes is subject to heavy penalties as well as the person who runs the joint. Cities of all classes are given the right to pass search and seizure ordinances. The bill is so stringent that people must be very careful with their stock of liquor in their own homes to be exempted from its provisions. DAWES COMMISSION CALLED. To be Scolded For Crowding the Secretary of the Interior. Washington, Feb. 21.—In obedience to an order from Secretary Hitchcock the Dawes commission is here. The Secretary wished to express his views to them on the supplemental treaty with the Chichasaws and Choctaws which has been carefully guarded. The secretary is not satisfied with the leading provisions in the treaty, relating to the closing of the rolls. The new treaty practically provides for the final closing of the rolls, but gives the commission plenary power and absolute jurisdiction over the question, to the exclusion both of the courts and the secretary. The initiative for this agreement came from the Indians themselves, as they have been dissatisfied with the way the rolls have been handled and desire to have the commission take full charge of the question so as to avoid misinterpretation and delay. The Indians complain that the courts have followed no precedent and have used arbitrary judgment in admitting Indians to citizenship. Judge Dale Overrules. Wichita, Feb. 22.—Judge Dale, of the district court overruled the motion to quash the information against Mrs. Nation. The motion to quash set forth three counts, as follows: That the saloon destroyed had no legal existence in this state and consequently is not property; that the complaint was sworn out by the proprietor of the saloon who under the law "is an outlaw and not worthy of belief," and lastly that there was not sufficient evidence set forth to prove that a crime had been committed.' The first two counts were quickly disposed of by the court by his refusal to listen to them. "They are too trivial to take up the time of this court." The attorneys for the defense said they had prepared to argue the first two counts but were not prepared to argue upon the third count. Judge Dale then overruled the motion to quash. English Liberals Gain. London, Feb. 20.—The first division of the first parliament of King Edward VII, resulted in cutting down to 45 the government's normal majority to 130. The interest caused by this unexpected event was heightened by Winston Speneer Churchill's first speech at Westminster, and by Mr. Chamberlain's defense of his own policy. The Daily Graphic says that the revolt of the tories is still more serious; that several conservatives asserted afterwards that they were sorely tempted to vote against the government, but held back owing to feelings of loyalty to the ministry. No Change in Lumber Prices. Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 21.—The Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's Association is holding its tenth annual session here. Delegates from Iowa and from the Chicago lumbermen, Northwestern lumbermen, Indiana retailers, Illinois lumbermen and Missouri, Kahsas and Oklahoma lumbermen are present. It is semi-officially given out that there will be no change in the price list. Fires in Chicago Hotels. Chicago, Feb. 20.—Fires were set simultaneously on four floors of the Palmer House and 35 minutes later fires were discovered on two floors of the Great Northern Hotel. Two men, supposed to be hotel thieves, were seen to run from the Palmer House. During the excitement $500 worth of jewelry was stolen from one of the rooms of the rooms of the Great Northern. About the same time a blaze was discovered in the Sherman house. Another hotel fire of suspicious origin had been discovered only 24 hours before. M. M. Murdock Sick: Wichita, Kan., Feb. 20.—Marshall M. Murdock, editor of the Daily Eagle, is in a critical condition. A month ago he was attacked by la gripe and during his sickness, two of his brothers-in-law, Mayberry and Stotler, have died. He was much attached to them, they, like himself, being editors for over forty years in Kansas. The sorrow consequent upon their deaths aided the grip materially in bringing on the apparently general collapse that has overtaken him. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT,SATURDAY,FEBUARY,29rd.1901. DR.E.HARRISON. Surgical & Medical TREATMENT IN ALL Lungs,Nervous,Chronic, and Private Diseases; also diseases of the EYE,EAR,NOSE,THROAT. Prices Reasonable. All I ask is a treatment. Office 138 N.Main St. For Reliable Rates And Quickest Time. Patronize The FRISCO LINE Through reclining chair cars and latest improved Pullman coaches WITHOUT CHARGE on all Frisco trains between WICHITA AND ST.LOUIS. FRISCO LINE. Trains leave Wichita at 1.20 and 10. 45 p.m., arrive at Wichita 3.25 p.m. and 6.35 a.m. See that your ticket reads via, the Frisco Line — it will save you money and time. Should you desire any information as to rates, time, routes, maps, etc., call or write any Frisco Line agent or the undersigned. It is a great pleasure for us to answer questions. CITY TICKET OFFICE Cor. Main and Douglas. B.F.DUNN, BRYAN SNYDER, Dist. Pass. Ag't. Gen. Pass. Ag't. Wichita, Kan. St. Louis, Mo. SANTA FE RESTAURANT. Meals 15c at all hours. Week board $2.50. Calvin Quinn, Prop. 702 East Douglas Ave. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. No.239 N.Main street. Wichita. ..... Kans PONY EXPRESS W.A.McComb.Prop. Baggage and Light Transfer Work Promptly and Cheaply Done. Packages Delivered 10 cts. Phone 276. Office 311 N Main St 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. For Firs -Class Furnished ROOMS GO TO Mrs V.Matthews 414 N.Water street. Wishita - Business - Directory Largest stock,Best selections,Latest styles,Finest assortments Greatest Values. SEASONABLE GOODS,AT OUT OF SEASON PRICES C.R.Fulton C.R.Fulton Wichita's Greatest For cheap Hardware, Stoves, Seve nition go to— The Wichita F.M.Jaqu Special Prices made on Furniture Either Call in whether you buy or n ing goods and g F.M.Jaques & Co., For cheap Hardware, Stoves, Sewing Machines, Guns and ammunition go to— The Wichita Hardware Co., 223 E.Douglas. F.M.Jaques & Co., Special Prices made on Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, and Matting Either cash or easy payments. Call in whether you buy or not. we take pleasure in show- ing goods and giving you prices. F.M.Jaques & Co., 243 N.Main St. 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 We have just received a shipment of FOREIGN and MESTIC WOOLENS in n Suitings and Trousers. I will be to your interest t If you fail to get your paper notify us once. -239 N Main st PITTSBURG, KAN Goodie Thomas of Coffeyville is visiting friends in the city. Miss Galena Hogan of Weir City was in town Wednesday. Woody Bird went to Joplin Thursday. Miss Saddie Martin went to Nevada Friday for a visit. Master Byrom Martin returned home on last Sunday. Cherryvalle, Kas. Mrs.Sallie Clark passed through Friday en route to Wichia. D.H.Hill and wife left Wednesday for Moline, where they will live in the future. Mrs.Bertha Richardson is sick. John Young made a flying trip to Oswego Friday. Edward Wheaten and Miss Emma Kellough, both of this place, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on Feb.18th, Rev.Chas, Teal officicated. After a lunch they went to their home, which had been prepared by the groom. Mrs.Henry Hooks who has been quite sick, is much better. Mrs.Hughes arrived Thursday from Oswego to be at the death bed of her niece,Miss Tempie Carroll. DIED- At the home of her sister,on Feb 16th.,Miss Tempie Carroll,cause,consumption.She died as she lived,a faithful and consistent christian and left a beautiful testimonial.On her death bed she said. "I am willing and ready to die. Open the door and let the angels come come in, I can see them coming. Turn my bed around and let my head be to the west." while the bed was being turned around, she exclaimed, "O, what a sweet ride to Heaven," she told every one good bye, and turning to her sister she said, "I am going home, sister, come and go with me. Don't grieve after me for I am going home to rest. Sister don't grieve after me, for the Lord has called me and I am glad of it, good bye to every one, and with that she died. The funeral of Miss Carroll took place Sunday at the 2nd, Baptist church and was preached by Rev. Teal. I am U For A Cus tomer. after good goods and right prices will Do It. 900 E.Douglas, Wichita, Kas, The Sunday school furnishes the one indispensable element of a complete life, and this never leaves the men.—Rev. A. Bilkovsky, Universalist, Balti- mce, Md. W.D.Carney Clothing Store. ..... Sewing Machines, Guns and ammun- ta Hardware Co., 223 E.Douglas. es & Co., ure, Stoves, Carpets, and Matting er cash or easy payments. not. we take pleasure in show- giving you prices. 243 N.Main St. We have just received a large shipment of FOREIGN and DOMESTIC WOOLENS in nobby Suitings and Trousers. I will be to your interest to call and inspect our line before placing your order. The PEERLESS TAILOR & FURNISHER 508 E Douglass Ave. 'Phone 511 Are you a Sub scriber to the Searchlight? For a Good,First-Class Snave GO TO Fisher's shop Up to Date Hair Cu & Shampoos. 6381 E.Douglass Ave. Burl Fisher Prop. The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY ST.LOUIS. Reclining Chair Cars on all trains. SEATS FREE. Call at our New Passenger Station Cor. Douglas ave. and Wichita st. for Reliable Information relative to any trip you may contemplate. E.E.BLECKLEY, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT A. G. MUELLER UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. OFFICE PHONE 328 REB. PHONE 185 213 N. MAIN ST. WICHITA KANS Peerless Steam Laundry. 155-159 N. Market St. 'Phone 237 Office on First Street. YOU CAN PATENT anything you invent or improve; also get CAVEAT, TRADE-MARK, COPYRIGHT or DESIGN PROPERTY. Need model, sketch, or photo. for free examination and advice. BOOK ON PATENTS FREE. No Atty's fee before patent. Write C. A. SNOW & CO. Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C. Election time is coming, hence a few Colored men are being put to work on the streets. How many will be caught? P. and T. A 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 and Geneseo 8.55 a.m Ex. Sundy , Geneseo, Pueblo and Denver 5.20 p.m , Anthony and Kiowa 7.25 a.m , Anthony and Kiowa 6.30 p.m Arrive Wichita From st. Louis 1.05 p.m Kansas C-ty and StsLouis 6.30 p.m Denver, Pueblo and Geneseo 11.10 p.m Hutchinson 6.10 p.m Ex. Sunday. Geneseo and Hutchiuson 9.40 p.m Kiowa and Anthony 11.15 a.m Kiowa and Anthony 5.10 p.m For Tickets, Time Tables, Maps, Resor Books, and further information, call on E.E.Bleckley. Passenger and Ticket Agent, 114 North Main st. FRISCO LINE 108 For Monett, Springfield, St. Louis and all points East, daily 1.20 p.m. 102., Pittsburg, Joplin, Galeno, Webb City and arthage, 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. p.m. 102., Eureka Springs, Springfield, St. Louis and all points East, daily 10. p.m. For Sleeping Berths and Through Tickets to all points, and particular information, see B.F. Dunn, Dist. Pass. Agent. 100 Douglas Avenue. L.R. Delaney, Ticket Agent. Union Depot. ATCHISON, TOPEKA and SANTA FF. North Bound. 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 accomo 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 acco daily 8 15 a m 8 30 a m Caldwell acco ex Sun 8 15 a m 8 30 a m Freight,except Sunday 11 50 a m 13 45 p m Passuefer,daily 1 10 p m Texas Express,daily 4 50 p m 4 55 p m Freight,Mou and Friday 7 80 p m 8 20 p m Daily trains except Sunday Arrive Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday,Depart; Monday.Wednesday and Friday. LR DELANEY Agent GH1CAGO,ROCK-ISLAND and PACIFIC No 1 Texas Vestibulated Exc. 6.48 p.m. D. No.3 Texas Fast Express. 6.35 a.m. D. No.38. 3.10 p.m. E. Local Freight. 4.55 p.m. E. East Bound. No.2 Chicago Vestibaled Ex. 9.45 a.m D No.4 K.C, and Eastern Ex. 9.00 p.m D No.36 1.30 p.m B Locel Frotght. 9.45 a.m E. The Rock Island has established a reptation of having the very best dining-car service in the world, and on their express trains between Kansas City and Chicago meals are served a la carfe. 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The skillful man should know how to disguise his skill. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE BROMINE TABLETS. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grow's signature is on the box. 25c. When a fool opens his mouth you can see right through him. Chronic Sore Leg. Mr. J. Richardson had a running sore on his leg for twenty years. Tried doctors and medicines without end or any permanent good. Mr. L. B. Nunnally, druggist, Hartford, Iowa, recommended Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron to cure the cause of the sore and make it heal from the inside. A few bottles cured his leg, and put him in better health than he has been in for 20 years. Ask your druggist. The dentist should be a howling success. Sufferers from sick headaches are not users of Garfield Tea, for this HERB TEA is a positive cure for sick headaches, constipation and liver disorders. A double wedding might be properly called a four-in-hand tie. We call our readers' attention to the advertisement of the Northwestern Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Minn. This is an old reliable firm with a national reputation for originating and compiling information valuable to trappers and farmers on wild animals and their skins; they publish the best trapper's book ever printed. You can buy of them or ship them furs, hides, etc., in perfect confidence. Mention our paper when writing them. Honesty is the best policy, but some people believe in moderation in all things. "La Creole" Will Restore those Gray Hairs "La Creole Hair Restorer is a Perfect Dressing and Restorer Price $1.00 When a man g. as lonely he begins to realize what poor company is. We only learn to understand the weather by degrees. Care of the Baby. To keep the skin clean is to keep it healthy, every mother should therefore see that her baby is given a daily bath in warm water with Ivory Soap. 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Confederate Reunion. The reunion of Confederate veterans which meets in Memphis in the closing days of May promises to be the most successful gathering in the history of the Confederate organization. The railroads entering Memphis are alive to the situation and have promised to do everything possible looking toward the comfort and pleasure of the old soldiers and their friends. Every courtesy will be extended the local committees in meeting incoming trains so that the thousands of strangers may be taken in hand and assigned to their quarters. A special rate of one cent a mile has been recommended by the general passenger agents of all lines interested and it is certain that the joint passenger association will authorize the rate. Fifty thousand dollars will be raised by the citizens of Memphis so that all visitors may be assured of a good time. All of the subscriptions so far have been voluntary and one of the most notable was that of Robert R. 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Knowledge Not Swered by Ignorance Columbus was dismissed as a fool from court after court, but he pushed his suit against an incredulous and ridiculing world. He was rebuffed by kings, and scorned by queens, but he never swerved, and abuse and poverty, threats, ridicule, storms, leaky vessels, mutiny of sailors, could not shake his mighty purpose. The thermometer is a fair example of a sliding scale. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a disease that occurs when you are unable to enter if you must take internal remedies. Hail's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Catarrh Cure is not a quick medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is Catarrh. 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Then Janetta bethought herself that it would only be courteous to return down-stairs and wish Mrs. Mortimer good-night. She found her seated before the fire, reading a novel. "The interview was a long one, and therefore I conclude successful," she said, laying down the volume. "Miss Seymour is quite delightful, and kinder than words can say," answered Janetta eagerly. "And you feel the world beneath your feet? So it may be for a time. You will be the reigning favorite, just because you happen to be blessed with a handsome face and figure. Prize them whilst you have them; when you lose them the world will pass you by." "The world, perhaps; but not those whose love one has won already. I shall think poorly of myself if I have not made a single friend." It was the second effort Janetta had made in their brief acquaintance to reach Mrs. Mortimer's sympathy; apparently it failed. "Shall you like it when you see another step into your shoes?" Janetta rose. I am very tired. Will you think it rude of me if I go to bed?" she said, not answering the question. Mrs. Mortimer's attitude towards her did not greatly disturb her. She had a bright, wholesome nature, and felt it possible to outlive the lady's unsnoken feebility. Besides, the days that followed were so full of delightful and exciting experiences that she had no time to trouble her head with what Mrs. Mortimer thought about her. Clarice Seymour had taken an impulsive liking for her new companion, and poured tokens of her favor upon her. The very difference of character between the girls possibly made them greater friends. Janetta was strong, self-reliant, and self-contained, even-tempered, and accustomed to give help rather than receive it; Clarice was capricious as the weather—one day all smiles and sunshine, the next at war with herself and the world, railing at the fate that kept her helplessly tied to the sofa. Yet through all her varying moods she possessed a fascination for all about her; and Janetta condoned her fretfulness and waywardness for the grace and charm that peeped out constantly, even in her most irritable moments, like specks of blue sky on a cloudy day. "How old are you?" asked Clarice suddenly, when Janetta had been with her for about a week. "I believe you are years younger than I am, and yet you have a kind of motherly way with me when I'm wicked and cross, as I am today." "I'm two-and-twenty," said Janetta, with a laugh. "And I am four years your senior, and yet I feel as if I were a child and you a woman; you are so tall and strong, and you make me feel comfortable even when you are sitting in the room. You are making me a monster of selfishness. Do you know you've scarcely been out of the house since you came?" "I don't want to go out. I'm never dull with you." "I've told Harry it must not go on," said Clarice. "I've sent him off to hire a bicycle for you, and he'll take you out; it will cheer you both up. I wonder sometimes if Harry will get tired of waiting for me—do you?" "I think the very fact that you are delicate, and need so much petting and love, would make me love you all the more," said Janetta. "Ah! that's a woman's view. I wonder if it's Harry's. I often want to ask him, and I'm such a coward I dare not. If he wants his freedom he must ask for it; I will not give it him." "I think," Janetta said, rising to rearrange Clarice's cushions, "if you feel yourself over imaginary illies you won't be down tonight." "I shall if you leave me quiet!" cried Clarice, who had not ceased talking for the past hour. "You'll promise that you'll go out with Harry?" "Oh, yes; I'll go if you like," said Janetta, who was learning that the simplest way of managing Clarice was to humor her whims. She looked such a picture of grace and strength when she came down ready equipped for her ride, in a neatly-made coat and skirt of some dark material, relieved only by a bright-colored ribbon in her sailor hat, that Captain Merivale gave her an involuntary glance of admiration. "My mistress' orders are that I'm to take you for a good long ride," he said, wheeling round Clarice's bicycle. "She says she has kept you too tightly tied to her sofa." "It is the place where I like best to be," Janetta answered, with perfect sincerity. Yet the swift ride through the bright sunshine of the February afternoon was real enjoyment, and the companionship of a clever, cultivated man CHAPTER IV. like Captain Merivale was intellectually invigorating. They were racing along the broad road that stretched like a white line for miles along the top of the cliffs when Jenetta began to slacken speed. "ITired at last?" cried Harry, with a triumphant laugh. "I thought I would just let you have your filing. You must be magnificently strong to keep up a pace like that." "I am not tired now," retorted Janetta, with shining eyes and flushed cheeks. "I could go on for miles and miles, but Miss Seymour will be glad to see us back." "Do you know why I brought you this way?" asked Harry, with a sudden change of tone. "We are close to the very spot where Clarice was thrown over the cliff on to that projecting ledge of rock that you can see if you get off your bicycle for a minute." Janetta jumped off, went to the edge of the cliff, and peeped over, with shuddering interest. "I wonder she was picked up alive! Were you with her?" "Yes," replied Harry shortly. "It was hard lines on us both, wasn't it? We had been engaged just a month." "She's getting better, isn't she?" "I do not know. Sometimes I think—" Harry came to an abrupt pause, and Janetta did not ask him to finish his sentence. They pursued their way home at a more sober pace, and Janetta felt the brightness of the day had departed with the relation of that sad little story. They found Clarice on her couch in the drawing room, every vestige of ill-temper gone, looking her best and brightest, arrayed in a new gown of soft texture and bewitching hue. "Yes, I hope you are going to say something nice to me," she said, with an arch smile at her lover. "I had it made as a glad surprise, and came down partly to gratify my own vanity, and more to annoy Doctor Drake, who told me to stay upstairs this evening. Instead, I've invited him to dinner and put on a new frock." "I care little for the motives that brought you down, as long as I find you looking so happy and pretty, if I may give expression to a truth," said Harry, sitting down by her sofa. "Mrs. Mortimer, will you be kind enough to give us some tea? We are hungry and thirsty after our ride." Mrs. Mortimer looked more glum than usual. She had employed her afternoon in lecturing Clarice upon the impropriety of sending out Janetta with Captain Merivale, and Clarice had answered her remonstrance with merry, derisive laughter. "I'm not afraid to trust them—Harry is going to marry me; but if you feel like that, dear Mrs. Mortimer, take a tricycle and follow after them," she had remarked, a little flippantly. "If harm comes of it——" "No harm will come," interposed Clarice, a little sharply. "Janetta is the soul of honor, and of Harry there is no need to speak." "You have known her for a week," said Mrs. Mortimer. "And she is as easy to read as a book," Clarice had said. And there the subject dropped. "I'll tell you a secret, Harry," said Clarice, when they were left alone for half an hour's chat before dinner. "I've ordered a new dress for Janetta—an evening dress—such a pretty one, and it's on her bed ready for her to put on tonight. I want her to look her best. She knows nothing about it." "Will she wear it, do you think?" asked Harry, a little doubtfully. "I shall be furious if she doesn't. I want Doctor Drake to take a fancy to her." "So that's it, is it—you are turning into a matchmaker? A dangerous game, Clarice. I advise you to drop it." To Clarice's intense mortification Janetta, who did not come down until the dinner gong sounded, appeared in the simple black dress that she wore every night. Neither did she and Doctor Drake seem to find interests in common; for although he took her in to dinner, and talked to her as in courtesy bound, when he came into the drawing room afterwards he seated himself by Clarice's sofa, and devoted himself to her for the rest of the evening. "Janetta, I'm going to call you by your Christian name and you can call me Clarice," announced Miss Seymour the following morning. Janetta looked up from her writing with a swift shake of the head. "I should like you to call me Janetta, but I prefer to call you Miss Seymour. "I've been waiting for your faults to crop up. I feared you hadn't any; but I've found you out now—you've a very nasty pride." Janetta laughed merrily. "How have I shown it?" "Twice already. You didn't put on that new dress last night, you decline to call me by my proper name today." Janetta's colors came and went. "Did it seem horribly ungrateful? I had a hard struggle with myself before I knew what to do, and then it seemed quite clear to me that I must keep my independence, and wear my own clothes as long as I can earn money enough to provide them. You are so kind and good to me that you ignore CHAPTER V my true position; but I must remember my own, and respect its conditions. It does not seem fitting to take your gifts and call you by your name when I am really your paid companion. We are not on equal terms." "It seems to be as if we were on very equal terms; both of us are orphans—at least, I think you told me that you had neither father nor mother living." "Yes, they are both dead," said Janetta shortly. "And because I happen to have more money than you, why should you mind if now and then it pleases me to give you things? I have not many pleasures." "You don't really know me, you see. In your generous, impulsive fashion, you've invested me with various qualities which, as you know me better, you'll find I do not possess." "You think my friendship is like Jonah's gourd—that it will wither in a day or so," said Clarice petulantly. Whatever topic of conversation might be started, Janetta noticed that it always veered round to one or two subjects—either Captain Merivale, or the likelihood of Clarice's recovery. With a heart at leisure from itself, she grew day by day more painfully interested in what the future might hold in store for the two whose love story was being enacted before her eyes. Sometimes she suspected that the passion of devotion must always have been more on her side than his. His manner to her was gracefully affectionate; but for herself she felt that she would have demanded something warmer from the man she was going to marry. "I shall go to India with a much easier mind now that I know Clarice has some one with her who will make her life so bright," said Captain Merivale one afternoon, as they were returning from a walk by the sea. "It is good of you to say that," Janetta answered. "I need not assure you that I'll do everything I can to make Miss Seymour happy. She's the kindest friend I ever had, and I'm glad I've got to know you so well. I like to think that, when she gets better and you marry, I shall feel that I may keep you both as friends." Captain Merivale did not answer for a minute, and Janetta glanced up at him a little uneasily, and saw that he had turned rather white. "Yes," he said carelessly, "we've been capital friends ever since we met in that curious way on the railway, and I pulled you through the window." Janetta felt puzzled and hurt by his manner. His tone was studiously indifferent, and he referred pointedly to what had been, rather than to what might be in the future. She thought, with bitter mortification, that in her eager sympathy with him and Clarice she had proffered friendship which had evidently been regarded as an importinence. "With all my boasted independence, I've forgotten my position," she said to herself reddening with vexation; but her resolve was taken at the risk of vexing Clarice, she would have no more walks or talks with Captain Merivale. She did not make her way as usual to Clarice's room that afternoon when she came in from her walk. She felt as in her inward annoyance might find expression in her face. She was considerably surprised as she entered her bedroom to hear the quick shutting of a drawer, and Mason, with some appearance of confusion, began to close the window and draw the blind. Janetta was certainly not suspicious by nature, but the girl's manner made her feel certain that she had been tampering with her things. (To be Continued.) MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE. The Only Man in the British Cabinet Who Could Speak French Who could speak French. When the Marquis of Lansdowne was governor-general of Canada he had to make a speech to the French-Canadians, says M. A. P. With all its loyalty to the English connection, this little bit of transported France adheres very rigidly to many things French and especially to the purity of the French tongue—at least as it was spoken in the eighteenth century. Few viceroys have ever ventured accordingly to leave the safe security of the English tongue, and it was with some trepidation that the French-Canadians heard that Lord Lansdowne was going to deliver a speech to them in their own language. But he had scarcely uttered the word "messleurs" when the whole audience burst into cheers; they recognized at once the accent of the true French tongue, the accent only possible to a man of French blood, and one who had spoken French as his mother tongue. It is perhaps this accomplishment which had something to do with Lord Lansdowne's latest appointment. When some one remonstrated with Lord Salisbury for retaining the two offices of prime minister and foreign secretary, his reply was that he could not help himself, there was but one member of his cabinet who could speak French, and that was Lord Lansdowne. And now Lord Lansdowne will receive the foreign ambassadors every Wednesday afternoon, and whatever else may be found fault with his French will be faultless. Lord Lansdowne's mother was a daughter of Gen. Flahalt, one of Bonaparte's officers.—Toronto Star. Book Made of Money. 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Herd of Twenty Thousand Caribou. J. M. Bell of the Canadian geological survey department has just returned to Ottawa after an absence of about eighteen months, during which time he traveled across Canada from the arctic to the boundary. He saw immense bands of caribou. There must have been, Mr. Bell says, over 20,000 of them in one band. He never saw anything like it. South Dakota's Warfare Against Wolves Anticipating the repeal of the state wolf bounty law, a number of stock- men in the Bad river section of South Dakota have contributed a handsome sum from their pockets and will keep up the warfare. The state has expended $30,000 for wolf scalps and the present legislature is not expected to keep up the appropriation Platt'a Aversion to Tobacco. Senator Platt of New York has an aversion to tobacco which amounts almost to a monomania. No one is allowed to smoke in his committee-room at the capitol and more than one offending visitor there has had his cigar taken from his mouth and thrown out of a window. Consumption is a germ disease. The germs are everywhere, but they cannot hold of you unless you get your lungs ready for them by neglecting a cold or falling to properly cure a cough. The important merit of Morley's Honey Pectoral is, that while it cures quickly it cures thoroughly. Ask your drug-gist. Arkansas Choosing State Flower. Arkansas legislators could not decide whether the state flower should be an apple blossom, cotton blossom or passion flower, and referred the matter to the committee on education. A woman can usually hit the nail on the head, even if its only her finger nail. Funny Without Being Vulgar One night at the Garrick club a number of the members were discussing the merits of a new Hamlet who had appeared that evening. W. S. Gilbert had taken no part in the arguments for or against. At last one of the others ventured: "Well, Gilbert, what do you think of his Hamlet?" "Oh," responded the witty librettist, "I think it was funny without being vulgar." Prohibiting Sunday sales in Ohio. An effort is being made in some places in Ohio to enforce the law against selling goods on Sunday. A grocer at Ashtabulus was arrested and put under a bond of $500 for selling a pound of coffee on Sunday. Holding Consumption in Check Deaths from consumption in Philadelphia are estimated to be one-third less than they were fifteen years ago. The health authorities say the improvement is due to their continuous battle against the disease. Libraries at Army Posts. One of the important developments the last year in Y. M. C. A. work has been the introduction of library privileges to the men at the army posts. Through the generosity of friends 55 traveling libraries have been secured, each containing from 60 to 100 volumes. One of these libraries is sent to a post or to a regular camp, and remains three or four weeks, when it is moved to another post and is in turn replaced by a new library. "DEALING WITH CRIMES IN (From the Chicago Times-Herald, on Jan. 12th, 1901.) The citizens of the Dominion of Canada have just cause to be proud of their record as law-abiding people. The annual report of the criminal statistics of the Dominion, which has a population of over 6,000,000, shows that there were only twenty-five indictments for murder in 1899, of which only two were left without final action. Eleven of those indicted were hanged, nine acquitted and three confined as insane. Canada is a country of vast proportions. Its people are scattered over a wide stretch of territory, making police surveillance particularly difficult and in many districts impossible. Yet a city like New York or Chicago alone furnishes a far greater criminal list every year than the whole vast stretch of territory from Quebec to Vancouver. The Canadians ascribe their immunity from crime to the promptness with which punishment is meted out to offenders. When a man is caught red-handed in the act of robbing another he is not released on straw ball by some justice of the peace from the slums, to go out and repeat the offense. Sharp and sure justice is meted out to criminals of all kinds, the result being that when the guardians of the public peace succeed in bringing a thug to the bar they are seldom called upon to hunt him a second time. Furthermore, there are few court delays in Canada when a criminal is brought to book. They have no Dreyer cases over there. There are no methods whereby Canadian criminals can have the proceedings stayed from month to month and from year to year or after being convicted, appeal from one court to another until witnesses die of old age or opportunities for corruption can be found. Nor does this swift method of treating with wrong-doers in Canada leave the innocent unable to properly defend themselves. They have all the opportunities and privileges that our own laws extend to them. The extent to shield the guilty is lacking—that is all. The above, taken from the editorial column of the Times-Herald, gives some idea of the immunity from crime that exists in Canada, and this is one of the many inducements held out for Americans to settle in the district known as Western Canada. The season of 1901 will see a few new sections of the country opened up for settlement. They are attractive in every respect. It is understood that one of the best Indian Reserves in the famous Valley of the Saskatchewan will be opened up this year, and an invitation is extended to those desiring homes to make inquiries. The price of the land is said to be nominal. Besides these lands, the several railway companies have lands to sell; also the government. For particulars write to the agent of the government, whose advertisement appears elsewhere. Percentage of World's Population. Percentage of World's Population. The population of the whole world is about 1,500,000,000. Of this Great Britain and her colonies has 25.9 per cent; Russia, 8.09 per cent; France, 6.3 per cent; United States, 5.7 per cent; Germany, 4.6 per cent; Austro-Hungary, 3.1 per cent; Italy, 2.2 per cent Money Preserved from Third Century. Money Preserved from Third Century. At a small village near Namur a discovery has been made of 960 pieces of Roman money in a perfect state of preservation, belonging to the third and fourth centuries, and bearing effigies of no fewer than 15 different emperors and empresses. Woman's Noblest Calling. Professor Kaufman of Breslau, is conferring the degree of Ph. D. on Fraulein Immerwahr, the first woman who ever passed the examination at that university, said he earnestly hoped study among women would continue to be the exception with the few capable individuals, inasmuch as it was desirable that they should hold to their primary and noblest calling of wife and mother. A zealot is one who will commit a crime in order to uphold the standard of morality. Birds Migrate at Night William Penn's hat, surrounded by electric lights on the tall tower of Philadelphia's city hall, is a fatal attraction for migratory birds. In two autumn months 452 dead wild birds, of many varieties, were gathered around the hat. The testimony of that hat is that birds migrate all through the night, and that nothing stops them except a hard rain. Spanish sunfighters are Popular The brutal Spanish-bull fights are as popular as ever in that land. The average number of horses killed in Spain every year exceed 5,000, while from 1,000 to 1,200 bulls are sacrificed. Day's Pay for Ninety Minutes The foundation for several new sky scrapers on Wall street has been carried by shafts to a depth of 180 feet, and the compressed air used in digging is so trying on the workmen that they get a full day's pay for ninety minutes' actual duty. Chinese Overrun Manchung In a recent number of Petermann's Mitthchungen the statement appears that the influx of Chinese is causing the disappearance of the Manchus from Manchuria and that before very long their language will cease to be spoken, as their children are taught Chinese. Deals in Sugar Shares Financial reports show that no less than 13,251,283 shares of Sugar common stock were bought and sold on the New York Exchange during the year 1900. This is the same thing as saying that the entire common stock changed hands forty times over. Native Material in Annual Building Congressman's Fancy Waistcoat. Congressman Shattie of Ohio has a weakness for bright colored waist-coats, although in other respects he dresses quietly. His seat in the house is in the front row on the Republican side, and he says he wears bright vesture to catch the speaker's eye. Ex. Big Pay for Writing a Book. Col. George M. Smith, the London publisher, in his literary recollections, publishing in Cornhill, says that George Eliot got $35,000 for "Romola," and might have had $50,000 if her artistic conscience had allowed her to divide the novel into 16 parts, as Mr. Smith wished. Exposition Grandes in Jank Heap The main gateway of the Paris exposition grounds and the statue "La Parisienne" which surmounted it have been sold to a dealer in scrap iron for 10,000 francs. The lot comprises 210,000 kilograms of iron, 199 cubic meters of wood, 7,500 colored glass ornaments, and a quantity of bricks and ballast. Convict Drawn for Jury. A few days after Cornelius L. Alvord, the New York embezzler, had begun his thirteen-year sentence in Sing Sing prison he was drawn as a juror in the Mount Vernon city court. The presiding judge gravely said that he would "excuse Mr. Alvord for the present." Story About Mrs. Nation. The Wichita (Kas.) Eagle tells this story about Mrs. Nation: "In the '60s Mrs. Nation's husband was running an anti-slavery paper in St. Joseph, Mo. One day a lot of pro-slavery men kid-napped him and burned the office, for the purpose of putting a stop to the paper. Mrs. Nation managed to get a few cases of type out of the building, and succeeded in getting out the next edition of the paper herself." The great trouble with favors is that they are landed and not given. Carter's Ink has the largest sale of any ink in the world, because it is the best ink that can be made. Where ignorance is bliss a harvest awaits the coming of the green goods man. Lame back makes a young man feel old. Wizard Oil makes an old man feel young. See your druggist. Look not upon the wine when it is red. This of course doesn't apply to champagne. Save money—Buy Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. Every bargain you pick up at an auction sale must first be knocked down to you. When cycling, take a bar of White's Yucatan. You can ride further and easier. The man who works is a fool—from the loafer's point of view. THE C brand will protect your stock from thieves. Agents wanted. Address P. & D. ASSOCIATION, 723, Elm, Dallas, Texas. When it comes to buying diamonds, few women think they have enough pin money. Nervous Prostration Mrs. Lettie Fisher says: I had nervous trouble for years, which at times completely prostrated me and made life not worth living. I tried many physicians and no end of nerve and other remedies without relief. Mr. M. J. Crews, merchant, Maloy, Iowa, persuaded me to try Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron. The very first bottle went to the right spot, for I felt a complete change and now, after using six bottles in all I am perfectly well. Sold by agent in every town. The weather may change very suddenly, but it always gets colder or warmer by degrees. The milk of human kindness would be a good deal richer if it wasn't skimmed so often. Teaching African Languages Cape Dutch, Zulu and other African languages are henceforth to be regular subjects of instruction at King's college London. When term began recently classes in these subjects were formed and they are to meet on Wednesday and Saturday for the study of the primitive conversational media of tribes ranging in shade from tan to black. THE SEARCHLIGHT. Smith Center women gave the joints one day's notice to leave town. Albert Moon, of Bazaar, caught a very large eagle in a wolf trap. A public meeting in Toronto gave liquor dealers three days to close. The Wichita Country club has commenced work on a new club house on the College Hill Golf links. A Salina mill employs coopers to make barrels in which to pack flour for the New England trade. The M. K. & T. shops at Parsons have turned out a $25,000 private car for the president of the road. A farmer near Sedgwick has received notice that his house will escape dynamite by the payment of $500. A commission signed by George Washington, when president, has come to light in a lawsuit at Aitchison. There have been 5,000 horses shipped from Lawrence, having been sold to agents who buy for the British army. The cities of Topeka, Atchison and Manhattan were all incorporated during St. Valentine's week, 44 years ago. A Pennsylvania man proposes to connect the mineral cities of Crawford and Cherokee counties with a trolley line. The railroads oppose the proposed bill for district ownership of school books, because they pay a large part of the school taxes. Two hundred and fifty-eight women of Eureka have petitioned the probate judge to refuse liquor licenses to the druggists of Eureka. J. W. F. Hughes, of Kansas fame, has been offered the position of aide-camp on the staff of the grand marshal of the inauguration parade. Two men are working in a vein of mineral in the bluff near Lindsborg and are sending away samples of what they find. The entrance of their tunnel has a large door, well secured. There are four candidates for judge of the new Labette-Montgomery district court: O. P. Ergenbright, of Independence; J. B. Zigler, of Independence; C. H. Kimball, of Parsons; and Nelson Case, of Oswego. H. C. Holloway, of Kansas City, tried to board a train at Strong City, slipped and fell with his hand on the rail. A car wheel crushed the hand which had to be amputated. He was taken to the Santa Fe hospital in Topeka. A man with smallpox took the train at Colorado Springs, with his face and hands covered. When the train reached Philipsburg it was found what ailed him. The car was sidetracked and converted into a pest house. Justice Brewer, who left the Kansas supreme court for his present place on the supreme bench of the United States, says that in his thirty years' experience on the bench he has never been approached with a bribe or any intimation that a bribe might be his. Quarantine in Wichita is a riddle. A child had a mild case of scarlet fever and was entirely well in ten days, but the household was shut up behind the big red card for 42 days. A case of smallpox occurred in a big block with hundreds of people in it. The patient was promptly taken out and the top floor of the block was quarantined, and the riddle is why the quarantine was declared off in less than a week, while the other case was treated differently. There are still between 400' and 500 rural delivery routes in Kansas being considered by the postoffice department. Farmers' institutes have been conducted at 156 places in the state during the past year by the faculty of Kansas Agricultural college. The total attendance. 64,031. The Topeka chief of police has filed charges with the city council against the police judge of collusion with liquor sellers and conspiring to prevent harmony in the police force. Sterling is a dry town now. The city and county officials received a demand from the citizens to close the joints and the demand was heeded. The people of Hutchinson in mass meeting, decided upon active operations, and the town is dry for the first time in years. Joints and drug stores are quiescent. Robbers entered the Grand Island depot at Beattie, emptied the money drawers and cut open and riffed three mail sacks of registered letters. Blood-hounds were put upon their trail. At Olpe the ministers and women gave the joints fifteen minutes to close. When time was called every one was shut up tight. The same process was repeated at Cottonwood Falls. Clifford Brown has been in one of the hospitals in Wichita ten or twelve weeks with a broken thigh and with his jaw broken in four places. The case which was placed on his face has been taken off and his features are not altered. After a long, doubtful fight for life he now has prospects of being a well man soon. Sabetha is after a $10,000 electric light plant. Senator Wulfekuhler, of Leavenworth, is sick at Topeka. Ex-Chief Justice David Martin is sick with pneumonia at his home in Atchison. Eugene Calhoun a Wichita boy, has enlisted in the British army at Cape Town. Thirty men and women broke into and broke a saloon outfit at Newman, Kansas. The late fall of snow is said to have been the heaviest in central Kansas since 1872. Kinsley is agitating for a city electric light plant, in connection with its waterworks. J. H. Sadler was killed by a gunshot in the head while in his corral near Cherryvale. A colored barber in Atchison has spent $450 in reaching the 32nd degree in Masonry. The Centennial hotel at Ottawa is burned. The guests all escaped. It will be rebuilt. The Woodmen in session in Wichita voted that their next session shall be held in Emporia. Jerry Simpson has bought a $2,400 residence in Wichita and proposes to make it his home. Lawrence has granted a franchise to L. M. Erb, of New York, for an electric street railway. The three grand Masonic bodies held their annual sessions in Wichita, commencing February 18. It is now predicted that all of the exposition appropriations will be beaten in the legislature. During the late snow storms a central Branch train was 17 hours getting over 42 miles of track. The bill for an agricultural experiment station on the Fort Hays reservation carries $18,000. It is said that U. S. Marshal W. E. Sterne will move to California when his term of office expires. A drilling outfit has been purchased to make oil prospecting holes in the earth in and about Ottawa. Mrs. Kansas Eifert died in Pleasanton, within sight of the house in which she was born 43 years ago. The joints in Lawrence are mostly run by colored tongs, and there are many colored bootleggers. Francis N. McCallum, of Kansas, is appointed as assistant surgeon of volunteers with the rank of captain. It is now announced that Secretary George W. Martin has given up his plan to compile a history of Kansas. Charles E. Gault, a prominent attorney of Topeka, has smallpox. The disease is quite prevalent in the city. An invitation has been given to President McKinley to attend the G. A. R. state encampment at Junction City on May 8. C. F. Conklin, formerly of Kansas, is showing New Yorkers how to play billiards. He has the honors in this year's tournament there. The employees of the state senate that tried the Fallon-Stuart judicial contest in 1898 have put in claims for their services aggregating $5,000. The auditorium prepared for the rendition of the Messiah at Lindsborg seats 31,000 people. The affair commences March 31st and extends to April 7. The secretary of the Wichita W. C. T. U. informs the Eagle that resolutions have been passed that the saloons must go and that they will not accept any kind of a compromise. Miss Della Corder, a graduate of the Atchison high school, has been named to a good position as teacher in the Manila schools. Judge Hazen, of the Shawnee county district court, has granted 18 injunctions against joints and 28 more cases are before him. Senator Hopkins, of Sheridan county, says publicly that before the contest of his seat was begun he was offered $300 if he would not accept his certificate of election; and that Webb McNall brought the offer to him. A party of Iowa men have purchased farms in Franklin county, 1,000 acres in all, at an average price of $30 an acre. Major Calvin Hood; of Emporia, has been appointed one of the aides to General Green, in charge of the inaugural parade. The celebrated Treadwell cattle ranch in Harper county, of 6,160 acres, has been purchased by Wyatt Stanley, of Illinois. The ranch is all enclosed and divided into pastures. The price was over $100,000. J. Eber Zook, who went from the Dickinson county high school as a missionary, is dead from smallpox at Calcutta, India. The Kansas Bankers' association are combing to contract for insurance upon safes and for securing fidelity bonds for its members, thereby securing cheaper rates. Beioit people closed the saloons and the next day a crowd went around on an inspecting tour. A fire alarm was turned in and the crowd ducked with water from the hose. KANSAS LEGISLATURE. ```markdown ``` The senate defeated the bill to raise salaries of supreme court judges to $5,000. The text book measure is fought inch by inch in the house. The senate passed the bill designed to secure safety for coal miners. The bill providing for a branch normal school and an agricultural experiment station on the Fort Hays reservation was passed by the senate. The senate's vote on the Ross-Findley contest was 24 to 8 for giving the senatorship for the 35th district to Robert Findley. Eight senate bills were turned down by the house committee on cities of the first class. They were: To remove snow from the pavement at the expense of the property owners; to repeal the Atchison city court law; to prohibit city councils from granting permission to build or extend city railways without the consent of owners of abutting property; to authorize public ownership of telephones. The house passed the appropriation of $110,000 to counties for caring for insane persons; also the $14,000 appropriation for Kansas agricultural college. The bill which passed the senate for codifying the laws provides that the new books shall be sold to Kansas people for $3 a set and to non-residents for $6 a set. The senate passed the bill requiring judges of probate to furnish assessors lists of persons having charge of estates. Mr. Willep's bill providing for alternate terms of court of the new Cherokee county district at Columbus and Galena has passed both branches. The court of visitation law will be repealed when the house passes the senate bill. The house passed the bill authorizing district boards to send pupils to schools outside their districts; also the bill authorizing a high school building in Smith county. The Linn county printer bill was passed by the house. One of the batch of 200 local bills passed by the senate was the bill for a governor's residence near the state house. Labette and Montgomery counties are separated from Cherokee county, the two first named forming a new judicial district. Legislators get pay for only 50 days but the employees of the two houses will draw per diem until final adjournment, and a number of them longer, who will be kept on the plea that they are needed to put things in order. The house appointed a committee to revise the calendar; thus measures of importance will get to the head and be first considered. The Twenty-first Kansas regiment has been given the privilege by the legislature to place a tablet in the state house. The house passed the bill providing that the railroad assessors shall assess the express companies; also the bill preferring the wages of employees of corporations in insolvency; also giving county attorneys authority to appoint stenographers. The governor have vetoed the bill requiring the state soldiers' home to receive Robert McCanse and A. H. Malcomb, the house passed another bill authorizing the home to receive them. The bill authorizing the state board to assess the property of telegraph and telephone companies was passed by the senate. The house accepted the senate amendments to the jury law allowing the judge to select jurors from bystanders when the regular panel is exhausted. The senate passed all of the appropriation bills for the support of state institutions, aggregating $1,250,000. The senate held a night session and omnibussed 100 local bills through on third reading. When the house county attorney inquisition bill reached the senate its enacting clause was stricken out by a vote of 19 to 17. Messrs. Babb, of Sebgwick, and Johnson, of Decatur, made speeches against the bill to organize cadets in the state colleges, taking the ground that it is wrong to cultivate a spirit of militarism among young people. The senate has defeated one of the proposed schemes to multiply boards by defeating the bill for a plumbers' board. The house passed the county attorney inquisition bill; the anti-grain trust bill; the cadet corps bill; the senate joint resolution for biennial elections; the doctors' bill for examination of doctors and to exclude fakes and quacks; forbidding school officers from employing relatives as teachers; the anti-cigarette bill; the bill for inspection of brands on cattle that are to be shipped, and butchers to exhibit hides; the bill for appointment of officers of cities of the second class (a senate bill); the bill allowing counties with more than 8,000 people to construct macadam roads; bill to allow the use of voting machines, and forty local bills. The bill has passed both houses permitting Franklin county to build a $20,000 jail. The bill for the completion of the state house has passed the senate. The senate passed these senate bills: to permit towns, townships and counties to dispose of railroad stock; to give old soldiers the preference in the public service; providing for codifying the laws of Kansas. The house passed the bill to create a court of conciliation, with judges at $1,200 a pear, to handle labor disputes. Governor Stanley has vetoed special bills granting admittance to the state soldiers' home on the ground that it would be a bad precedent. The house passed bills: to authorize cities of the second class to fund their floating debt; to provide for the appointment of state brand inspectors; for the consolidation of weak school districts; to give Cherokee county a district court of its own; to require boards of county commissioners to provide for the support of county teachers' institutes. The senate killed the bill to create the office of state fire marshal. The senate passed two house bills; to prohibit the sale of morphine, cocaine and chloral except upon prescription; and the house school district disorganization bill. URGENCY DEFIGIENCY BILL It Carries Many Items Of Interest In This Field. MARSHALS' AND JURORS' FEES. Washington, Feb. 21.—The general deficiency appropriation bill, reported to the house, contains an item of $137 to be paid to Governor Barnes, of Oklahoma, for expenses incurred in coming to Washington in 1900, under instructions from the secretary of the interior; for legislative expenses, territory of Oklahoma, to pay certain accounts, $430.70; also $16.63 for payment of transportation of a corn binder for the use of the Apache prisoners at Fort Sill, I. T.; for the Western branch of the National Soldiers' home at Leavenworth for coal, $3.510; for the erection of a barn at Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kas., $3,000; for completing allotments to the Wichitas and affiliated bands, under the act of 1895, $20,000. The bill also contains a provision directing that the money appropriated by an act to supply urgent deficiencies for 1901 and under the act for completing allotments provided for in the agreement with the Kiowas and Comanches, may be used in accordance with the provisions of said act by the secretary of the interior for making any and all surveys, original or re-surveys, found necessary in connection with the making of said allotments and also for any expenses necessary and incident for the setting apart as grazing lands to said Indians 480,000 acres of land, as provided in the agreement of June 6, 1900. It also contains a provision to reimburse certain deputy marshals for their traveling expenses. Also a further provision to the effect that all services rendered by United States marshals for the several districts of the Indian territory, and their deputies, the fees and compensation provided in section 829, revised statutes, shall be taxed and allowed, and the field deputy marshals shall receive compensation in accordance with section 11 of the act approved May 28, 1896, and all deductions and disallowances made under a decision of the comptroller of the treasury from United States Marshal Hanna, dated October 12, 1900, shall be allowed. Witnesses at preliminary examination before United States commissioners and before the district courts of the Indian territory shall be entitled to the fees prescribed in section 828, revised statutes, except as provided in section 830. Accused and Denies. Medicine Lodge. Feb. 22. -Talbot Hamlin, a teacher, is in jail under the charge of assaulting one of his pupils a girl nine years old. Public sentiment was at first very strong against Hamlin with hints of mob violence. Hamlin denies having assaulted the child but admits having improper relations with her. The girl's parents are willing to let the law take its course. Hamlin's parents are kind, Christian people and their trouble is great. They still hope he is innocent. A New Invention Wichita, Feb. 22.-C. A. Latham is a mail carrier in Wichita but he dreams out valuable inventions when off duty. His latest is "Uncle Sam's Spelling School" which is a new game, and he has advertised it extensively. Orders for his game are coming in from all the states in such volume that his mail is next in amount to that of the "Alfalfarine" factory, if it is not the largest. Pottawatomies to Buy Land Topeka, Feb. 21.—Major W. R. Honnell, agent for the Pottawatomie Indians near Horton, with four members of the tribe were on their way to Red Rock, I. T. In the Otoe reservation near there they will buy 10,000 acres of land. They will be gone about two weeks, and on the return Major Honnell will stop at the Chilooco Indian school, Chilooco, O. T., to arrange for schooling the children from Brown county. For the King's Buck Rounds. London, Feb. 19.—An item in the civil list, $75,000 for the king's buck hounds, arcuses intense opposition in many quarters. The Hamanitarian League has memorialized the king in opposition, declaring that the growth of humane sentiment has rendered the sport as obnoxious to the more refined spirit of the present age as bull and bear baiting were in the past century. They suggest that instead of hunting animals, which are liberated in a mutilated state to facilitate their capture, drag hunting be substituted. Representative Green. Topeka, Feb. 20.—Representative Green, of Cowley county, introduced a resolution providing for the adoption of the Henry George theory of taxation—that is, to tax land only, concluding with "All provisions of the constitution in conflict with this provision are hereby repealed." Another of his resolutions was to enable cities, townships and counties to have local self-government. It provides that they shall pay no attention to any state laws. WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES REGARD PERUNA AS THEIR SHIELD AGAINST CATARRN, COUGHS, COLDS, GRIP AND CATARRHAL DISEASES. A. MRS. BELVA A. LOCKWOOD, LATE CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY Mrs. Belva Lockwood, the eminent barrister, of Washington, D. C. is the only woman who has ever been a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. She is the best known woman in America. As the pioneer of her sex in the legal profession, she has gathered fame and fortune. 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The well known spot called La Perte du Rhone in Switzerland, where the river disappears only to reappear a few yards further on, has been gradually changing its aspect. Factories and buildings have been erected on its shores. The picturesque rocks have been blasted with dynamite and the former magnificent scenery ruined. --- my breath is not bad. I am not troubled with coughing or spitting, or any other disagreeable symptoms of catarrh' But, my dear madam, you may have catarrh all the same. Catarrh is not always located in the head. You may have catarrh of the lungs, or stomach, or liver, and especially you may have catarrh of the pelvic organs." Mrs. Julia C. Brown, of Pecatonica, Ills. says: "I have used Peruna in my home for the past four years and am thoroughly convinced that it is a reliable family rem- edy." Julia C. Brown. 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FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE If you take up your homes in Western Canada, you need a plant of illustrated pamphlets, giving experiences of farmers who have been wealthy in growing wheat, reports of delegates, etc., and full information as to reduced railway rates can be obtained with the Department of Interior, Ottawa, Canada, or to J. S. Crawford, 214 N. Ninth St. Kansas Ctiz. Mo. Best Kind of Advertisement. Burglar recently broke into a store at Centerville, Mo., but did not take anything. The storekeeper at once advertised lavishly, saying his prices were so low it would not pay any one to steal his goods. High water doesn't necessarily raise the price of milk. A sliding scale is certainly very appropriate for the iceman. Fisherman, Nata Feltalina Amber While engaged in fishing off Lowestoft recently a fisherman landed in his act a unique piece of amber. It resembled a huge pebble, was oblong in shape, weighed 11 pounds 14 ounces, and is the finest specimen of amber that has been discovered on the English coast for several years. It realised $137.50