Wichita Searchlight

AUGUST 5 1901. This Fete the Lady w the most votes as At This Fete the Lady who receives the most votes as THE MOST POPULAR LADY be presented with a bead Gold Ring. ote For Your Choice get BALLOTS of Jas. Jackson, Jackson house er shop. 608½ E. Douglas, Jas. Hodge, Centr ver or at The Searchlight Office, 239 N. Main. will be presented with a beautiful Solid Gold Ring. Vote For Your Choice You can get BALLOTS of Jas. Jackson, Jackson house, Prof. B. A. Fisher's barber shop, 608½ E. Douglas, Jas. Hodge, Centropolis hotel A. T. Glover or at The Searchlight Office, 239 N. Main. WHO IS THE MOST POPULAR LADY? MUSIC A FINE MUSICAL AND LITERARY A FINE MUSICAL AND LITERARY. will be rendered at the hall. Come out and see the Presenta. 1st CHORUS.....THE LAND OF THE FREE. 2nd ORATION "THE SECRET OF PROGRESS" .....RICHARD WALKER. 3rd VOCAL SOLO.....FRED D. ANDREWS. 4th RECITATION.....MARTON VERNON. 5th BARITONE SOLO.....JCHN EDGERTON. 6th ORATION.....MISS BLANCHE ALEXANDER. 7th BASS SOLO.....S. O. CAYTON 8th PAPER.....MISS LULA PARKS. 9th PAPER.....MRS. W. H. A. CLARK 10th PRESENTATION OF THE RING TheMost Popular Young Lady. You may never know it happened If you fail to READ WICHITA, KANSAS. AUGUST 3 1901. EDUCATE HIM. It is no more a question: "Does Education improve the Negro? Every one competent to speak and honest enough to be candid knows that education benefits and improves the Negro. It improves his morals, character and usefulness. It makes him a better man and a better citizen, a better neighbor and a better workman no matter what you put him at. Above all things, education of the Negro diminishes, if it does not totally banish all danger of race conflict and trouble. Educate him. JUSTICE DECREED The two colored boys of Kansas City, Mo., "Bullhead" Holland and Joe Johnson, who were charged with criminal assault, were liberated by Justice Micheal Ross at their preliminary and in turning them loose Justice Ross said: If the young lady and young man lied about where the assault took place, they will lie about other things and their story I will not believe, and the defendants are di charged." Justice Ross is the kind of men, fair and level-headed, in whose hands justice is safe. That justice in this case was administered when these two Negroes were liberated, one of the complaining witnesses has confessed. Yet it is enough to make one shudder when he thinks thinks of how close thse two men were to death, at the hands of a mob, and the evidence shows that they were innocent of the crime. Who would dare attempt to say the number of innocent lives that have been taken by the thoughtless and self-law-making ande executing mobs? That thousands of Negroes have been thus hurled to an untimely grave,-no one will deny. That many have been mobbed for crimes committed by others, this case is a fair example. Now that the law has expended its force, the truth comes to earth that the crime for which these boys were arrested was committed by white men, and yet there boys were upon t a very verge of giving up their life for it. How long will this continue to be so? How long before we can find more Michael Ross' to do justice to the Negro even in the face of a clamoring,-thoughtless mob? Jim Jackson should learn to ride a wheel before "bucking" against the Searchligt man. We have "light" to let and would be pleased at any time to give Mr. Jackson some "light" on riding a wheel. Jim you may "shoot well" but, oh! how about riding? The "Race Problem in our country includes not merely the question, "What shall the white man do with the Negro? There is another still more serious: "What shall the Negro do with the white man?" The colored people number, according to the census of 1900, nearly, if not quite ten millions—almost one-sixth of our population. They are possessed with a certain form of independence, which is beyond the reach of adverse laws and unkindly sourroundings, and which can not be taken from them—the independence which comes subjection to fewer wants than press upon the whites who are about them and who compose the balance of the nation. If they get but little, they have the advantage of being able to go without. Their mental, spiritual, and physical wants are few because of their lack of development. If they are ignorant they are accustomed to the consequences of ignorance; and if they are deprived of their rights they have the advantage of having begun in this country as slaves. But on the other hand, it does not go so easy with the white man who composes the larger factor of the American people. If the wants of the Negro are all few, on the contrary, those of the white man are many; and, as in the struggle for life the opportunity to labor and produce is the opportunity to live-for only by producing something can any one buy and thus procure the means of satisfying wants—it follows that if the man of few wants can get the work he has the advantage of the man with many wants, who must suffer in being deprived of his purchaing power. "Peace be within thy walls; and Prosperity within thy palaces," was the subject from which Rev. Terrill spoke Sunday night. It is very approriate at this time and every one can well repeat, "Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces." MISS RAY WINS In the voting contest for the Most Popular young lady, Miss Winnie Ray won and will be presented with a gold ring at Peerless hall next Monday night. The ring will have Miss Ray's initials and the date of dresentation engraved upon it. This presentation will eclipse any thing ever held, and will be grand. Every one should be present to see it. There will be a grand musical and literary program rendered also. Stood as follows:— Miss Ray.....62 Miss Alexander.....52 Miss Parks.....31 Come out and bring your whole KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS The Sunflower Grand Lodge K. of P., of Kansas, Will convene in Lawrence, Kansas, on Wednesday Aug. 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. Grand officers and representatives will assemble st the Castle Hall for routine of business at 10 a.m. At 2 p.m. the Graud officers, representatives and members of the Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P., and officers, representatives and members of the Grand Court, Independent Order of Colanthe, and all visiting members and well wishers of the order and lovers of prosperity, will meet at the Castle hall, Western Star Lodge No. I, and listen to an address of welcome by Hon. J. D. Bowersock, Congressman of the Second Congressional District and response by R. H. Wade, of Topeka. EVENING SESSION A welcome address by Mrs. Nannie Hemstead and response by Mrs. J. Vernella, also an address by D.c. McWilliams and response by W. N. Miller. At the close of the evening session a reception will be given for the officers, representatives and members of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court. SATURDAY, AUG. 10 Officers, representatives and members of the Sunflower Grand Court and Independent Odrer of Colanthe, will celebrate their eighth anniversary in Pinkney Grove. The officers, representatives and members will meet at Castle hall in regular dress according to Pythian regulations. There will also be conveyances for the Court and they will march to Pinkney Grove at 11 o'clock. At 2 o'clock there will be speeches by Dr. Thompson, R. H. Wade, J. E. Lewis, P. A. Delano, Doc McWilliams, and others. There will be music and amusements suitable for the occasion. All citizens are expected to be present. There will be excursions from Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka, Kansas. At night the entertainment will be given at Johnson's Hall and the installation of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court will be jointly. After the installation the committee will serve supper. The great Gueda Springs water has established a reputation for its curing qualities. Thousands of people in Wichita and the vicinity, can testify to its most excellent healing qualities. If your wife, child, or yourself are sick and you want a remedy that never fails, get the GUE'DA SPRINGS water. Their office is 145 N. Emporia Ave. Telephone, 136. AN EQUAL CHANCE. Who would dare deny that the Negro has a right to an equal chance in the race of life with every other man to show his competency? Some say that the seed thus sown will never sprout. How can it, if you never plant it? Put it in the the soil with the other seed; let the same sun shine upon it; let the same rain fall upon it; then see what the results will be. See then whether it will sprout or not. What we demand for the Negro is that all doors be open to him all opportunities be fully offered him, the rights of liberty and industry given him. We protest bitterly against a system which puts the walls of reservation around him, which denies him the foundational rights of a free man. We claim and demand for the Negro the equal and absolute rights and opportunities with the white man, the same doors as widely open, the same avenues as free, the same wages for the same labor, the same chances to prove his manhood and his competency. HOME FOR EX-SLAVES Lincoln's old homestead near Hodgkinville, Ky., will probably be converted into a home for ex-slaves. Such is the plan of Thomas T. Thomas a wealthy Negro and ex-slave, who has entered into negotiations with Mr. Crear, of New York, present owner of the farm for the purchase of the birth place of the great emancipator. Thomas has considerable wealth which was left him by his former master and should the proposed purchase of the farm become a reality, he will appropriate his entire fortune to the carrying out of his contemplated plains. Thomas claims to have the backing of several wealthy Negroes of the North and East, and several white citizens of the North, it is said, view the project with favor and contribute money when it assumes a moreed-ffinite shape. The only obstruction to making h's project a success, says Thomas, is the disinclination of Mr. Crear to sell his farm although he has expressed a hope that the plan may become a reality. Should Mr. Crear decide to keep the farm, he will offer the free use of it for the building of a home for ex-slaves. The logs comprising the original cabin in which the ex-President was born, which are at present on exhibition at the Pan-American Exposition, will be brought back to the farm and erected on the old-site of its original location. Thomas says that log cabins iike that in which Lincoln was born will be built all over the farm for the homes of ex-slaves, and that a fine building will be erected in the center for headquarters. The original cabin will not be used for habitation, but a magnificent bust of Lincoln will be made and erected and placed in the center of the the cabin. Additional land will be purchased and cultivated to supply provisions for ex-slaves. THE SEARCHLIGHT. 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 SUBSORPTION: IN ADVANCE. On year, by mail. 61 60 six months, by mail. 75 three months, by mail. 68 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 publica- tion 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. "To Live and Let Live," is our Motto. —JUDGE Claude C. Stanley is making a splended record as police judge of Wichita. He is fair fair and level minded and performs his duty without fear or favor. His whole aim seems to be to to get athe truth and mete out justice where justice belongs. Stanley is alright, and by his fair treeatment to colored and white alike he has endeared himself to all. Long may he prosper. OUR ANSWER. In answerer to a question we wish to say, that the Searchlight is non-sectarian and non-denominational. We think as much of one as we do of the other. We are not c(?) "right now, but, wnen we are," we are full-edged and keen-edged Republican-from start to finish. We have always been and will always be Republican in polican in politics,"so smoke that in your pipe and be good. -GEO. E. Harris, our new city treasurer, is jovial and good natured. He takes every thing just as it comes. The city dads will meet Monday night. A most excellent course of twenty lessons in book keeping has just been published by this office for the Ottawr University Business College. The correspondence department of the business college of our town has grown like magic every lesson is a beauty within itself; complete systematic and easily under stood. It is not to be wondowed at that these lessons have already become exceedingly popular over one-half the states in the Union. It is with pleasure that the Editor of this paper recommenes the Gueda Springs watrr, he has used it in his family for more than 9 months and testifies to its good healing and curing qualities...... The ladies who will organize a Tabernacle lodge here met in the Searchlight office Wednesday evening. They contemplate giving a grand chicken supper scon, watch for the date. ..... BUYS MORE LAND. Chas. Shoots, one of Wichita's very progressive Colored men has recently purchased the two adjoining lots to this property on North Wichita street. This makes 6 lots which he owns there. He has two houses now and expects to build to build two more in the near future Charles is alright and wish him suc- ‡=†† As WE GET IT, So WE GIVE IT. ‡=‡ We do job printing. MRS. LEE ANDERSON HAIR DRESSER— and MASSAGE PARLOR. 442 N. TOPEKA AVE. Mrs. Ara Dunn has a firstclass restaurant at 715 E. Douglas. You can get a nice hot meal "like mother used to cook." Go there 715 E. Douglas Ave. Hot meals. That COFFEE and TEA at The Jone T. & C. Co. Dont fail to get a present with Your Baking Powder Several young ladies were caught cuttieg the picture of Hon. P. F. Lewis, of Emporia, out of the last issue of the Searchlight. They say that they will keep it, as it looks so natural, and so s----t to them Well you'll have to stop that girls never, never do. Jno. H. McBride hos accepted a place with the street crew. His territory is on Main between 1st and 2nd. Drink Gueda Springs wate. We visited the hose house, soon to be opened with colored firemen The house has been remodeled from attic to cellar, and everything has been arranged for the full comfort of the men. Mrs. Lee Anderson, Deputy Worthy Grand Councellor of the Ladies Court left Friday for Arkansas City to make her annual visit. She returned Saturday. TO THE GRAND LODGE. The following Wichita Pythians expect to leave on Tuesday eve to attend the Grand lodge which will convene in Lawrence next Wednesday:— Jno. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor; J. H. Phelps, Deputy Grand Chancellor & Grand Representative of Toas lodge, No. 10, Lee A. Anderson, alternate Grand Representative; W, N. Miller Grand Keeper of Records & Seals; A. T. Glover, Past Past Chancellor; Joe Phillip, Past Chancellor, Franklin Floyd, P. C; W. T. Southard' S. C. Collins, S. W. Fleming, P. C. & Ch'mrn Com. Toas lodge No. 10, George Daniels, P. C., Fred Martin, P. C., B. A. Fisher, P. C. Wichita, will buite in evidence, and will be on hand to "help the good thing along." The boys expect to have a glorious time, and all are looking forward with great expectations, grand anticipations as well as many participations. Wichita will not quite eat every thing but she will be there good and strong to all who do eat. This party will return Sunday. Miss Grace McDougal left Thursday for Enid, O. T. to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Look out for the Big Time at Peerless Hall on Monday night Aug. 5th...... The greatest time of the season will be at Peerless hall Mond'y night. Prof. Fisher's Band was re-organized Thursdaay night. TRY THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd 1901 DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office STANDING OF THE VOTES. Miss Winnie Raye.....4 Miss Blanche Alexander.....2 Miss Lula Parks.....1 Get your ballots and vote for some one. GRAND COURT The following ladies of Wichita will leave Tuesday to attend the session of the Grand Court of Colanthe which will convene in Lawrence on Aug., 7th: Mrs. Lee Anderson, Deputy Worthy Grand Counsellor; Mrs. J. H. Phelps, Grand Representative of Aria Court No. 7, Wichita; Mrs. J. E. Lewis, Worthy Counsellor, Aria Court No. 7; Mrs. S. W. Fleming, Mrs. Parthenia Glover. This is to be a grand session indeed and Wichita ladies will be on hand. The Tabernacle Baptist church will give a concert at Peerless hall on the fifteenth of August, or there about. An excellent program is being arranged and everyone is invited to come out and hear the rendition of the same You will enjoy it. On last Monday morning between the hours of three and four Mr. and Mis. Ed Landrum were aroused from their tranquil slumbers by the bold intrusion of an uninyited stranger. That the trespasser was a burglar was plainly evident from the stealthy manner in which he crept from room to room, doubtless in search of Ed ward's gold. Mr. and Mrs. Landrum sleep up stairs and she was the first to awaken; she caught on to the situation and whispered "burglar" into her husband's ear. Its something wonderful what a nausuating effectt he word "bnrglar" has on Mr. Landrum; its wors than chlorotorm, however, after much knocking and kicking he came forth with blood in his eye and had it not been that he took suddenly ill just as he was about to descend on the thief, there would have been a great sensation in Wichita. Space will not admit us to tell the whole story, but just ask Mrs. Landrum about Ed and the burglar. A NEW ODD FELLOW. Ed Thomas walks light these days, and has his pocket full of cigars and is handing them out with out the asking—he realizes that the treat is on him. Now the cause of all of this is, that a young Mr. Thomas weighing a little more than $8\frac{1}{2}$ pounds made his appearance at the Thomas home Tuesday night. Ed says that the young man has already expressed himself and is a full-fledged Odd Fellow. Mother and son both doing nicely. CHICKEN SUPPER. There will be a grand chicken supper at Mrs. Cannie Barker's residence next Thursday night. Given by the ladies of the Fantastic Club. All are invited to come out and have a fine time. Look for Tapp's Ad Here'tis SAMPLE SHOES ALWAYS GO.... to the four winds from our big shoe department. We always have a good stock, but at present are fixed for anyone—yes, from him who wants the finest to him who wants the cheapest. We have all sizes and styles, and can fit anybody wanting shoes in size, goodness, satisfaction and price. They always go at wholesale prices and sometimes less. Groceries staple and fancy. Tapp Bros. & Hanshaw Toilet Soap For Almost Nothing One Dozen Scented Toilet Soap put up 3 cakes in a neat box, would be cheap at 20. Clean up Price, East Wichita News ..... BY MISS IDA WILSON ..... Rev. H. F. Frazier returned Saturday from Parsons, from visiting the Southeastern Association. Rev. A. J. Walker, of Missouri, preached at New Hope Baptist church last Tnesday evening. Mi-ses Blanche Alexander and Gertrude Johnson returned from a trip to Halstead Saturday morning. They report a good time. Miss Maay Alexander left this morning for Guthrie, O. T., for a month's visit. Mr. Charley Walker was in the city visiting last week. Mrs. Smith and daughter, Sadie, of Great Bend, reurned home this this week. Mrs. Anna Bynum is still on the sick list. Mrs. R. J. Johnston, jr, and Mrs. R. J. J. Johnston, sr., will leave Monday for an extended trip South. Mrs. Addie Clayton who has been visiting her brother in Enid has returned. Gister Cynthia Love is on the sick list. Bro. Bates who has been sick for some time is still improving. ..... Rev. R. Johnston who went down to El Reno to get a claim, was one of the successful ones. Prof. W. C. Mallory has purchased the house and lot at 625 N. Main, and will live there. This is a very desirable peace and we are certainly proud to see one of our prominent colored men make the purchase. Prof. Mallory says he likes Wichita and will make this his future home. The latest fad is, "You may never know it happened if you fail to Read The Searchlight" and oh, how true this is. George Gardner has accepted a position in Kingman, Kansas, with Robert Davis and left last Wednesday to begin his duties there. A certain young gent went fishing on Sunday and caught a good mess of fish. You can't guess who it was. Peerless hall, Aug. 5th. Look for T Here SAMPLE SH to the four winds f We always have a good stock, but The Occidental barn burned Thursday night and eight horses were burned. When the alarm was sounded the whole frame in back end was afire and the horses were almost dead Chief Walden and his men were instantly on the spot and by their heroic work soon had the flames under controle and confined to their origin; the brick-building was not hurt. Had the alarm been turned in immediately upon the discovery of the fire, most, if not all of the horses would have been saved by the Chief and his men. We congratulate Chief Walden and his men for their work, and as a precautionary measure would sa to the people, do not delay when you discover a fire, but send in the alarm at once and get the department on the spot, and much property will always be saved. B. F. Dunn, Bryan Snyder, Dis't Pas'gr Ag't. Gen'l Pas'gr Ag't Wichita Ks. St. Louis, Mo. The Hose house to be opened with Colored firemen was not opened on Aug. 1st, as the wagon has not arrived. It will arrive soon. Mrs. DUNN'S RESTAURANT. FOR FIRST-CLASS MEALS. Meals, 15 Cents. 715 East Douglas Avenue Mrs. Ara Dunn, Proprietor. ... Where You Can Spend your SUNDAY AFTER-NOON and EVENING, is the CENTROPOLIS HOTEL. We make it a specialty to Have Everything for the comfort of our patrons. Ice Cream, Soda Pop and lunches. J. H. Hodge, Prop. 605, N. Main. and launches. 605, N. Main. —One barber Addr. ss:— Washington, WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By FOR SALE or TRADE:—One barber outfit complete. Address:— W. A. Patton, 215 S. Washington, Wichita, Kans When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S [102 E Douglass Ave. 'Phone 357. Tapp's Ad e'tis HOES ALWAYS GO..... from our big shoe department. at present are fixed for anyone— nest to him who wants the cheap- and can fit anybody wanting shoes and price. They always go at whole- groceries staple and fancy. & Hanshaw Summer Clean U HE SAND M Soap For Almost M lean Up Sale AT 5 AND IO CENT STORE almost Nothing 5c Caramel Soap 2 for 5c 5c Klondike Violet 3 for 10c 5c Apple Blossom 3 for 10c 15c Household Soap 5c A half pound bar of Transparent Glycerine Soap for 10c MARTIN'S STORE KANSAS. OLAS AVE. SCHMITT'S AND 105 WICHITA. NO. 406 EAS. SCHMITT & MARTINS SAND 101F 8M STORE WICHITA, KANSAS. NO. 406. EAST DOUGLAS AVE. 3rd door East of Topeka Ave. G O T O A COOL PLACE EUREKA SPRINGS ARKANSAS Wednesday, August 15th 1901 THE FRISCO LINE will have a special excursion at rate of. $5.00 for the round trip, tickets limited to ten days from date of sale and good re- turning on any regular train withdial it. This is only a gentle hint to give you an opportunity to make your prepara- tions. Watch this space for full particulars or make yourself known to either of the un- dersigned by postal or letter. Peerless 155-159 N.Market St. Phone 237 Office on First Street. Agents Wanted Everywhere The Missouri Pacific Ry Shortest Line To Colorado Points MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Most Direct Line To KANSAS CITY AND 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, P. & T. A 100 This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or frizzy hair fall out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it shines the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Groomer hair to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can keep its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 20 cents. Sold by drugstores and dealers. Buy in bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Great August 5th. ```markdown ``` Lodge Directory Knights of Pythias. Toas LodgeNo.10 KnightsofPythias LEADING Castle Hall 338 North Main street. Regular Meetings Second and Fourth Monday Night in each Month. Visiting Knights in good standing Welcomed S. W. Fleming, Chan. Com. W. N. Miller, K. of R. & S. ERIA COURT No.7. Order of Calanthe. Mr J. H. Phelps, W.C. Mise Blencq Alexander, R.of D. Mrs. Ida Martin, W.of R. of D. Meets 1st. and 3rd. Monday each month ARKANSAS VALLEY Lodge No.21. A.F. & A.M. John T. Chinneth, 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. lets 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,Seorty Meets 1st and 3rd.Wednesday each month Mt.Olive Court No.9.H. of J. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, M. A. M. Mrs. J. S. Anderson, Secretary Mrs L. Adams, Treasurer Meets 1 & 3 Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Odd Fellow Lodges. .....State Officers..... Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. J. Harper, D.G.M, Wichita M. Jackson, D.D.G M, Topeka Johnson, D.G S, Emporia W. Jackson D.G D Kans City HOME OF THE WEST No.2906. G.U.O.O.F. H. Gordon, N.G. Major Davis, V.G. J.A Martin,Secretary Meets st. 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. For Reliable Rates And Quickest Time Patronize The FRISCOLINE Through reclining chair oars 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 8.25 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. R.E.DUNN. BRYAN SNYDER, Dist. Pass. Ag't. Gen. Pass. Ag't. Wichita, Kau. St. Louis, Mo. Searchlight $1.00 Wichita - Business - Directory 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 showing goods and giving you prices. F.M.Jaques & Co., 243 N.Main St. GUS A. MILLER & CO. Wall Paper, window Shades and Picture Mouldings. Sign and Banner Work a Specialty. PICTURE NO ORDER. 119 South M ade at FULTON's-It pa ng,Hats&FurniShing For Men,BoysandChildren. ock,Best selections,Latest styles,Finest assoc Greatest Values. ABLE GOODS,AT OUT OF SEASON 119 South Main St. FULTON's-It pays. Fruits&FurniShing Goods Men,BoysandChildren. Sections,Latest styles,Finest assortments, Greatest Values. ODS,AT OUT OF SEASON PRICES. ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING TO ORDER. 1 Trade at FUL Clothin g,Hats& For Men,Boy Largest stock,Best selections,I Greates SEASONABLE GOODS,AT C.R.Fulton Wichita's Greatest Clothing Store. Staple and Fancy Groceries Fine Candies, Cigars AND T0bacco C. S. Truex's 246 N. Main St. Phone 746 Houck Hardware Store Screen Door, Screen wire, Ice Crem Freezers, Rubber Hose, Lawn Mowers, etc. 116 East Douglas ave. H. C. DUNBAR, PIONEER UNDERTAKER. 235 North Main Street ER & MATTHEWS SCHROEDER & ROEDER & MATTHEW SCHROEDER & MATTHEWS 256 North Main Street. Linen carpet at..... Ingrain carpet at.... All wool filled carpet ..... Matting ..... 15, 18, 20 Six-foot extension tables..... Six cane seat dining chairs..... Six wood seat dining chairs..... Screen wire, per square foot ..... Iron beds ..... $2.95, $3.75, $4.25 a Rubber hose, per foot ..... 7 1/2 10 Steel ranges ..... $24 00, $32.00 OEDER & MATTH 256 NORTH MAIN PATRONIZE E. Embalming & Cabin 1914 N. Fifth St., Kansas City, Kan = OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY NEGROES. = carpet at ... 28c cin carpet at ... 30c col filled carpet ... 59c ing ... 15, 18, 20 and 25c set extension tables ... $4.75 se seat dining chairs ... $5.75 good seat dining chairs ... $3.50 wire, per square foot ... 1 1/2c beds ... $2.95, $3.75, $4.25 and $5.50 or hose, per foot ... 7 1/2 10 and 12c anges ... $24.00, $32.00, $37.00 ER & MATTHEWS NORTH MAIN TRONIZE calming & Cabinet Co. fifth St., Kansas City, Kan. AND CONTROLLED BY NEGROES. = Linen carpet at Ingrain carpet All wool filled co Matting ..... Six-foot extension Six cane seat di Six wood seat Screen wire, per Linen carpet at..... 28c Ingrain carpet at..... 30c All wool filled carpet..... 59c Matting ..... 15, 18, 20 and 25c Six-foot extension tables ..... $4.75 Six cane seat dining chairs ..... $5.75 Six wood seat dining chairs ..... $3.50 Screen wire, per square foot ..... 1½c Iron beds ..... $2.95, $3.75, $4.25 and $5.50 Rubber hose, per foot ..... 7½ 10 and 12c Steel ranges ..... $24.00, $32.00, $37.00 SCHROEDER & MATTHEWS 256 NORTH MAIN PATRONIZE The K. C. Embalming & Cabinet Co. ERS: D. W. White, Pres., K. C., Kan. J. G. Groves, Vice Pres., Edwardville, Ks. M. P. Ewing, Sec. and Mangr., Loring, Ks. W. M. Gamble, Treas., Kansas City, Kan. OF DIRECTORS D. W. White, J. G. Groves, M. P. Ewing, W. M. Gamble, Frank Wilson, I. F. Bradle S. A. Rutherford, P. W. Cormagers, M. W. Grigs OF AUDITORS. S. A. Rutherford, Miss E. U. James, Frank Wilson D. W. White, J. G. Groves, M. P. Ewing, W. M. Gamble, Frank Wilson, I. F. Bradley, Rutherford, P. W. Cormagers, M. W. Grigsby Rutherford, Miss E. U. James, Frank Wilson. D. W. White, J. G. Groves, M. P. Ewing, W. M. Gamble, Frank Wilson, I. F. Bradley, S. A. Rutherford, P. W. Cormagers, M. W. Grigsby BOARD OF AUDITORS. S. A. Rutherford, Miss E. U. James, Frank Wilson. SELL. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd Vienna Bakery, 250 N. Main The Only Bakery in the City mak ing Bread by Improved Machinery. J. H. Wildins HOME MADE CAN Manufacturer of DIES ICE CREAM.. ALL KINDS OF FRUITS. 320 EAST DOUGLAS AVE Lessons by Mail ..IN... Bookkeeping. COMPLETE IN TWENTY LESSONS. Write for information to G. H. CRAIN, Principal. OTTAWA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS COLLEGE. Ottawa, Kansas. MRS.E.RANKIN Book Free! The Story of My Life and Work BIOPHARAPHY BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of formal and Industrial Institute, and the greatest living times. The book is published in one large volume of over beautifully illustrated with over 50 photo-engravings drawings by Frank Beard. Size, 688x81 inches; retail price, $250. Here indeed is a flissory stranger than fiction of the most thrilling experience, heroic struggle and reverence ever written. Ask for a free copy of our booklet which tells all about Mr. Washington's autobiography. Used as your name and address, and we will honor it,ately forward our free offer of a volume of the $1.50 you to have a copy to introduce in your community. Agents in every county and district in the country to sell canvases, pay freight and fill orders on thirty days' credit. Nichols & Co., Naperville, Illinois Named a TAILOR SHOP at 310 N. MIAN. GE. I have a nice Line of Woolens and A Book Free IS AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY BOOKER T. WASHINCTON. Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, and the greatest living Negro of our times. The book is published in one large volume of over 400 pages and beautifully illustrated with over 50 photo-embryals in the front and back. It is printed in cloth, $1.50. Here indeed is a life-story stranger than fiction. It is a recital of the most thrilling experience, heroic struggle and remarkable achievement ever written. Ask for a free copy of our booklet *GLEANING* from the bookstore. Send us your name and address and we will immedi- Free Offer! ately forward our free offer of a volume of the $1.50 book. We want you to have a copy to introduce it in your community, and we will send you a free copy of ten cents in stamps we will also send our magnificent agents' can-直 commissions, pay freight and fill orders on thirty days' credit. it. If you will enclose only ten cards in a bag, you will vassing book. We allow high commissions, pay freig Write at once! J. L. Nichols Everybody TO KNOW that I have opened a TAIR And I want YOUR PATRONAGE. I have will give you reasonable prices. Jake Sny TO KNOW that I have opened a TAILOR SHOP at 310 N. MIAN. And I want YOUR PATRONAGE. I have a nice Line of Woolens and I will give you reasonable prices. Jake Snyder, 310 N. Main Street For Stylish For Stylish Complete Ne Greenfield 112 East Do te New Line ield Bros'. st Douglas Barnes & Newcomb --- --- STAPLE AND FANCY ..... GROCERIES. P. M, SCOTT, Prop. 418 E Douglas. Phone 772 A. B. 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 407 North Main St. PETER H. BURGESS I Want Our Summer Suiting Is Going Fast. Now is the time to make a selection for your season clothes. The PEERLESS TAILOR & FURNISHER 508 E Douglass Ave., 'Phone 511 ROOMS GO TO Mrs V.Matthews 239 N. water st CHEAPER THAN EVER TO COLORADO and UTAH Daily June 18th to Sept. 10th 1901..... VIA THE Great Island Route ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Missouri River Points to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. $15 July 1 to 9 $19 June 18 to 30 Sept. 1 to 10 July 10-Aug. 31 Similar reduced rates on same dates to oth er Colorado and Utah points. Rates from other points on the Rock Is- land Route propionately lower on the same dates o ale. Return Limit October 31, 1901 THE SUPERB TRAIN THE COLORADO FLYER Leaves Kansas City daily at 6.30 p.m., Omaha 5.20 p.m. St. Joseph, 5.00 p.m. arriving Denver 11 a.m. Colorado Springs Manitou, 10.35 a.m., Pueblo 11.50 a.m. Write for details and Colorado literature E. W. Thompson, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Ks. John Sebasian, G. P. A., Chicago B.F. McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas, Clothing. Furnishing Goods and Hats. Popular Music House. Pianos, Organs.Every thing known in music. Largest stock to select from and Lowest Prices. Latest Sheet Music and Books. For a Good,First-Class Shave GO TO Fisher's shop Up to Date Hair Cu & Shampoos 6381 E. Douglass Ave.. Burl Fisher,Prop. THE REAL DANFER. So much has been said and done in the matter of limitation of suffrage in the South that renewed attention has been directed to the daugers of an illiterate suffrage on general principles. While the legislation of the South is inspired with the desire to evade the fifteenth amendment and to exclude the Negro from the ballot, a semblance of fairness has had to be maintained. The educational qualifications has excluded thousands of white voters but there has been no help for it, and some white fish has been caught in the net spread for the black. The real danger lies not in an illiterate, but corrupt suffrage. At a first glance it would seem that no menace could be so powerful as illiteracy. A man who can not read and write would seem the least qualified to vote intelligently upon questions affecting property, life and the general welfare. While the admission of illiterate foreigners to ballot box privileges under the loose laws that prevail in some states is one of the travestries on popular government, yet it is to be doubted whether more harm results from this extension of the ballot than from a corrupted suffrage in the hands of those who possess the educational dualification. The ballot box stuffers are not illiterate. The gangs which usually controle elections are not, for the most part trade up of those men who can not read and write. Most frauds against the purity of the ballot are committed by men who could pas a fair examination, who could certainly stand any educational test yet proposed. Where one ignorant foreigner or illiterate citizen nullifies the vote of the nullified and patriotic, ten corrupt men exercise the right of suffrage. If the voters could only be mada to pass some sort of examination in morals and patriotism, and loyalty to the institutions of the country in whose affairs they presume to participate, the root of the trouble could be reached. The white man who in this day of universal education can not read and write is a very poorly qualified candidate for the ballot. But an election thug who is a greater menace by far. NEGROES LYNCH A NEGRO At Montgomery, Ala., on July 15, a mob of Negroes at Courtland hanged Alexander Herman, a Negro who was charged with killing Sallie Swoope. When the officers took Herman to the train on their way to Tuscumbia, to put him in jail for safe keeping, the Negroes held the trian, took the prisoner off and hanged him, afterward ridling his body with bullets. Herman made a confession. Umph!! Well, what do you think ofthat? Go to 145 N. Emporia and get a jug of Gueda Springs water..... Ft Scott, Kansas. Sunday was rally day at Shiloh Baptist church. Rev. E. A. Wilson, of Kansas City Kansas, assisted. The neat sum of $216. war realized Mr Arthur Craddock left Friday evening for Kansas City.....Miss Amamda Graham, daughter of expoliceman Graham, and one of Ft. Scott's most popular young ladies, was married Sunday at 2 p. m. to Mr. Rufus Anderson, of Humboldt, Kas., an industrious and enterprising young farmer. The union seems to be a very happy one. The pretty home wedding was witnessed by only a few friends and relatives. They will spend their honeymoon in St. Louis, Mo. ..... John Braitsch, THE CASH SHOE DEALER FINE SHOES A SPECIALTY. 120 East Douglas MITCHELL'S SALVE PRICE 25 c. Do not forget that DEFIANCE STARCH has no equal either in quality or quantity; 16 ounces for ten cents. Ever notice how long some men stand at the same street corner and "talk?" YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers sell large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. A baseball pitcher is a power behind the thrown. Are You Using Allen's Foot Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunlons. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Our grandmothers never played golf, but they had their tea caddies. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. Most people seek sympathy when they ask advice. The Magnetic Starch Mfg. Co. manufactures the DEFIANCE STARCH, put up ?2 packages in a case, each package containing 16 ounces. % more starch than is put up by any other manufacturer. If your wholesale house does not keep it, send your order to us and we will see that they deliver you the goods. The theatrical manager likes to get a run for his money. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Two weeks is as short in a vacation as it is long in jail. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat it and lungs — WY O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1000. A drawing card—a dentist's advertisement. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price, 75c. You can't tell from a man's clothes how much he owes his tailor. Housekeepers should not forget that DEFIANCE STARCH is absolutely the best brand of cold water laundry starch there is on the market and instead of getting premiums which are of little or no value with a ten or twelve ounce package which retails for ten cents, DEFIANCE STARCH is put up in packages of sixteen ounces; a full pound for ten cents; one half pound package for five cents. If your grocer does not keep it, drop a postal card to the Magnetic Starch Mfg. Company, Omaha, Neb., and they will see that you get it. If afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water KIDDER'S PASTILLES. STOWELL & CO. A Sure relief for Asthma. Sold by a Luggage, or by mail, 30 cents, Charlestown, Mass. CLAIMANTS FOR PENSION BICKFORD, Washington, D. C., they will receive quik replies. B. 5th N. H. Vols Staff 30th Corps. Prosecuting Claims since 1878 I CURE FITS FREE A Full-Size $1 Treatment of Dr. O. Philip Brown, Great Kenny for FITS, Epilepsy and all Nervous Disorder. O. PHELPS BROWN, 98 Broadway, Newburgh, K. L. Buy of the Maker New catalog ready. Send 2c stamp and we will mail you one. THE H. D. FOLSOM ARMS CO. 314 Broadway, NEW VORK. MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE AND OUR GUARANTEE ARE BACK OF EVERY WATERPROOF OILED SLICKER OR COAT BEARING THIS TRADE MARK TOWER'S TACK ON SALE EVERWHERE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. CATALOGUES FREE GUIDED OF GARMENTS AND HATS. A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MASS. 41 FISH BRAND PISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHERE ALL ISE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION SCIENCE THE BABY'S FIRST SUMMER. Fortunate is the city baby who is born in September or October, for then he will have but one summer to pass through while his powers of resistance are very low. By the end of the second year the child should have developed considerable strength of constitution, and ought, if properly cared for, to triumph over many evil influences to which the younger infant is very apt to succumb. The primary cause of infant mortality in cities during midsummer is the intense heat, and next comes, in the case of bottle-fed children, the giving of indigestible food or of milk which has begun to change. The baby's life, in other words, depends upon his being kept cool and being properly fed. These matters are of such importance that in most of our cities the health boards issue each summer leaflets containing directions for the care of the baby, and distribute them among all the tenement-house dwellers. In these leaflets, mothers are warned particularly to keep the baby and all its surroundings absolutely clean. The child should be sponged or bathed once or twice every day in lukewarm water, dried by wrapping in a soft towel, and then put into clean, dry clothes. The clothing should be light and loose and changed often. The baby should never sleep in the clothes which it has worn during the day, nor wear in the day those which have been slept in at night. It should sleep in a separate cot, and never in the bed with its mother. The sleeping-room should always be well aired, the windows being open day and night. During the day the baby should be kept in the open air as much as possible, and a daily ride into the country on a trolley car, or an excursion on the water, if there is any large body of it accessible, will do more, perhaps, that. anything else to keep the little one in health. It should never be forgotten that a baby needs water to drink, and plenty of it, in hot weather. The water should be boiled, then poured into a bottle, half filling it, and well shaken to restore the air lost in boiling. This is then cooled, not iced, and given to the baby in small quantities at frequent intervals through the day. A nursing baby has an immense advantage over one that is bottle-fed, and on no account should weaning be attempted just before or during the hot weather. If artificial feeding is necessary, the physician should be consulted as to the choice of a food, for among the many kinds on the market some are good and some are not. A baby's diet will be considered more fully in another article on the prevention of summer complaint. AN ELECTRIC STORM DETECTOR. AN ELECTRIC STORM DETECTOR. By connecting a form of electric coherer, invented by Professor Lera, which is capable of registering electric discharges taken place in the atmosphere at a distance of several miles, with a telephone receiver, Mr Tommasina, an Italian experimenter, has produced an instrument, named "electro-radiophone," which enables an observer to follow the course of a storm so far away that no trace of it appears above the horizon. When the receiver is held at the ear, the listener hears the sounds of the storm as if it were raging in his immediate neighborhood. In one instance an approaching storm was thus detected 12 hours before it passed over Intra, the place of observation. FILTERED WATER BAMBOO FILTERED WATER BAMBOO. Mr. R. H. Yapp, an English naturalist who has recently explored the mountain ranges of the Malay Peninsula, reports the hitherto little known fact that in several species of bamboo the hollow internodes—the parts of the stems between the joints—are stored with large quantities of naturally filtered water. The knowledge of this fact might be of great service in an emergency. Mr. Yapp also discovered two species of ferns, growing on trees, whose thick, fleshy stems are filled with galleries tunneled by ants, the ferns thus forming living nests for ants. STAIR-LIFT FOR PASSENGERS. The moving stairway in the eastern department stores have ceased to C be a wonder to the shoppers and have proved themselves a great convenience and necessity, being always ready to carry passengers without the necessity of waiting for a return trip as in the case of the ordinary elevator. Now comes an inventor of Philadelphia with an improvement on the original moving stairway, with its low treads, the new arrangement taking the form of stairs which are made to rise on the endless chain conveyor. These stairs afford a firm foothold on which the passengers can stand until they reach the upper level. A glance at the picture will show the plan on which the apparatus works, the treads forming automatically at the bottom of the lift by causing the supporting bars to pass into alternate upper and lower slots or guideways, thus bending the conveyor out of a straight line to form the treads and risers. Of course, the moving handrail is also provided to aid the passengers in maintaining their balance. FROGS' NESTS In Brazil a species of tree-frog (Hyla faber) constructs in the wates a curious nest, or fortification, to protect its eggs and its young from the attacks of fish. Starting at the bottom of a pond, the mother frog erects a circular, tubelike wall of mud, which at the top projects above the surface of the water, where it bears some re- mother frog erects a circular, tubelike wall of mud, which at the top projects above the surface of the water, where it bears some resemblance to the crater of a miniature volcano. In the water thus enclosed the eggs are laid, and when they have hatched out the young frogs are secure from enemies until they are able to take care of themselves. In the meantime the parents remain in the neighborhood as if on guard. PERUVIAN SEA PONIES. Among curiosities of human invention are the small, gondola-shaped floats called caballitos, "little horses," employed by fishermen on the coast of Peru. They are made of sticks of cane, firmly bound together, with a high, turned-up prow. The rider rests on his knees and guides his wat- cane, firmly bound together, with a high, turned-up prow. The rider rests on his knees and guides his water pony with a paddle. He rides over the roughest waves, and penetrates the roughest waves, and penetrates the surf and breakers without fear. Occasionally he is dismounted, but immediately regains his seat. His little raft is unsinkable and defies the stormiest sea, although of course he never goes far from land. DUST FROM THE CLOUDS. Baron Nordenskjo'd, upon fluding on the snows of Greenland dust composed of the elements invariably associated with meteorites, and of uncommon occurrence in terrestrial matter, concluded that cosmic dust is falling imperceptibly but continually upon the earth. Recent spectroscopic examination of many varieties of dust collected in England and elsewhere has an interesting bearing on Nordenskjo'd's conclusions. Among the constituents of dust floating in the air are lead, silver, copper, rubidium, gallium, indium, thallium, nickel, manganese and so forth. Many of these can be traced to their sources in factory chimneys and flues. Volcanic dust has characteristic features, and dust from clouds, collected either by itself or in hail, snow, sleet or rain, exhibits a regularity of composition not seen in other varieties of dust. Iron, nickel, calcium, copper, potassium, and sodium always appear in it about the same proportions. Some dust that fell near Dublin in 1837 resembles meteorites in its composition, is attracted by a magnet and seems to be of cosmic origin. A GIANT VARIABLE STAR. In the constellation Gemini is a well-known variable star, Zeta, of less than the third magnitude when brightest, which, according to an estimate recently set forth in the Observatory by Miss Agnes M. Clerke, may be ranked among the giants of starry space. The comparative insignificance of Zeta Geminorum among the visible stars appears to be due to its enormous distance. If removed equally far away, our sun would be only one thirty-seventh as bright as Zeta Geminorum when at its maximum brightness, and Miss Clarke computes the gravitative power of the star at 225 times that of the sun. SCIENTIFIC NOTES. Sugar Cane of China. The sugar cane of China is said by botanists to be an entirely distinct species from that of India, and this fact is supposed to indicate that the development of sugar cane was carried on independently by two different nations at the same time. Telescopes Above the Clouds. Another mountain observatory is projected. It is to stand at an elevation of 6,000 feet near Semmering, in the Austrian Alps. The neighboring valleys are frequently filled with clouds, while the chosen peak towers clear in the starlight. Electrical Power. In a paper read recently before the Societe Internationale des Electriciens M. Picou, who was the engineer-in-chief for the electricity supply service at the Paris exposition, gave some interesting figures. The total duration of the electricity service at the fair was 2,756 hours, during which public lighting was supplied for 909 hours, and the average number of hours of running of the generators was 713.5. The total connections to the mains represented 11,265 kilowatts—practically 20,000 horse power. "Wind shakes" are circular cracks in a tree separating the different layers. They are supposed to be caused by wind, and greatly injure the lumber made from such a tree. England's Post-Laureate. Mr. Alfred Austin, England's post- laureate, is sixty-six. He was born in 1835, and it will soon be fifty years since, as a youth of nineteen, he wrote and published his first book, "Randolph: A Tale of Polish Grief." Automobiles as Transport Wagons Automobiles as Transport Wagons. Experiments in France have proved continuing and the French believe they are certain to play a much more importance in modern warfare. It is odd to note the different uses to which nature and science are put. On the battlefield they light up for the destruction of Mali throughout the country Hostetter's Stomach Bitters fights to preserve it. For fifty years the Bitters has been curing syphilis, hidgement, constipation and illiplousness. It will also prevent malaria, fever and ague. The lumberman has to work for his board. DEFIANCE STARCH will give better satisfaction than any other brand. It contains $ \frac{1}{2} $ more starch for the same money and if not satisfactory your money will be refunded. A steady job is better than half a loaf. The greatest of professional athletes use Wizard Oil for a "rub-down." It softens the muscles and prevents soreness. It's the early worm that gets on the fish hook. Antique Furniture of Value. In 1868 a piece of antique furniture was sold by a gardener of Geneva Switzerland, to an antiquarian for under £11, with the reservation that if it was sold for a higher price the original owner should receive a portion of the same. It was recently sold to the Swiss Historical museum for £1,250, and now the heirs of the original owner are claiming a share of the above sum. The furniture is a unique specimen of the Bernois art of the Sixteenth century. Smell of Metals. Some metals have a very much more pronounced smell than others. The smell of tin especially when newly cut, is unmistakable, but it is a moot point whether gold or platinum has any smell that could be recognized by human olfactory organs. Of the rarer metals uranium and all its compounds give the strongest smell and this gives us the reason why metals should have an odor. Uranium is always giving off what are known as the Beecquerel rays, consisting of streams of excessively minute "corpuscles." Six Doctors This Time. South Bend, Ind., July 29th:—Six different doctors treated Mr. J. O. Landeman, of this place for Kidney Trouble. He had been very ill for three years, and he despaired of ever being well. Somebody suggested Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr. Landeman used two boxes. He is completely cured, and besides losing all his Kidney Trouble, his general health is much better than it has been for years. No case that has occurred in St. Joseph County for half a century, has created such a profound sensation, and Dodd's Kidney Pills are being well advertised, as a result of their wonderful cure of Mr. Landeman's case. There is no man so deep but that he has at least one shallow spot. The golf player not only has to mind his p's and q's but his tees as well. BEYOND THE HEAT BELT. Mountain Breezes and Mountain Sports Available for Those Who Would Escape the Sizzling Heat. Out beyond the plains of Kansas, where the snow capped peaks raise their heads, in Colorado, is the Mecca for swintering residents of the Hot Belt. There has not been such a season of torridity for more than a third of a century, and it is beginning to tell upon the powers of the people. Their minds are less active, and their bodies are tired, and their systems debilitated. The best remedy is close acquaintance with nature, fair, and robed in cool greens, and swept by invigorating breezes and fortunately the opportunities are at hand and may be taken advantage of by everybody. The Missouri Pacific Railway with its system resembling a net work of lines in the great southwest, runs fine trains of palatial cars by a direct and agreeable route to Pueblo, and there connections are made with America's most popular scenic route, the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, in whose cars the public are carried into the very heart of the mountain range, through canvons of dizzy depth and along the busy sparkling waters which came from Snowland and brought its coolness with them. There are very many delightful places in the Rockies and plenty of sport for the hunter and fisher. He displays excellent judgment who steals some time from his business and uses it in the pursuit of a favorite sport and for the benefit of his health. The Rio Grande Western is a natural connection of these two systems already mentioned, carrying their passengers still further toward the western outposts, into still more remote sporting country, and where forest and canyon wear their natural beauty the longer, and so, to the Desert City by the Great Salt Lake. There is no more delightful short tour and it can be accomplished with comparatively small expense. Sizzling over a desk in the heat of summer is unprofitable and unremunerative self sacrifice and should not be endured when coolness and health are so near at hand. These railway systems make travel a pleasure, and nature, ever kind, is the great restorer. If you have not yet decided to take a summer trip, decide now to do so, and get out of the heat into the coolness of Colorado and Utah. 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Cuticura Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP, to cleanse the skin of humour and scales and soften the thickened cuticle, CUTICURA OINTMENT to instantly allay itching, inflammation, and irritation, soothe and heal, and CUTICURA RESOLVENT, to cool and clean the skin, to treat itching, inflammation, and irritation, the most torturous, disgusting, and humilizing skin, scalp, and blood humour with loss of hair, when all else fails. Sold throughout the world. British Depot. Newman & Sons, 7,38, Charterhouse Square, London. POTTER DRUG AND CHEEK. SOLE PRODUCT. --- --- SCALE AUCTION BIDS BY MAIL. YOUR OWN PRICE Jones, He Pays the Freight, Binghamton, N. L. DENSION JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes Cairns. Late Principal Examiner, U.S. Congress Bureau. Syria civil war, is adjudicating human atonement. STARK FREE best by Test—77 YEARS. We PAY WANT MORE SALEMEN Stark Nursery, Louisiana, Mo.; Danville, N. L. W. N. U. 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