Wichita Searchlight

THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT GOD'S WAY NOT OURS. THE GOVEROMENT MUST ROOT OUT ANARCY OR DIE. VOL. III. Every now and then God speaks a trumpet tones to the American people, as he has done at various times and in divers manners to other nations from the beginning of time God said to the house of Hapsburg. "Reform Austria." It would not do it. Down it went. God said to England, "Cease your usurpation, just taxation is tyranny." England would not hear. Down it went God said to the Commune in France. Make truth and equity and fratercity to rule." The Commune would not liste. Down it went. God said to the Confederate States of America, Free the Slaves." The Southerern States turned a deaf ear. Down they went. So it has been, and so it will be when men or nations deny God and oppose themselves to righteous ones; they go down and the armed militias of God march over them. In the midst of plenty and prosperity, the American people were not recently rushing on in the madness for more money and more marriages; beeding not the cry of the poor and the down-trodden, nor theail of unemployed and underpaid labor, that repeatedly went up from millions and millions of hearts all over the land. But God heard and died the mournful pleas of those who, when they asked for bread were given a stone. And God came and killed the tallest tree in the forest of american life. It was a terrible blow the nation staggered. Its heart flutted. Its pulse stopped. But, "It's God's way." The President has been buried. More recently the rascally murderer has been executed according to the law, for which he had no regard, and has gone to stand before the great judge, for whom he did not care. It is time now to ask, What does all mean? Which way is God lead up? What lesson is there in it for all? God has already taught us that no government can exist "half care and half free." It is true that we learned that lesson only arter the nation had been baptised in blood and the Great Seer, who had him first proclaimed the doctrine as a "divided house" could not lead, had become the first of our unruly Presidents. It must be, that God wants to teach us that no government can exist where the rights of the humblesi citizen are denied or abridged. Or put it differently and more in keeping with the incidents of the last few weeks, God wants to teach us that so long as the life of the humblest individual in the Republic is in danger, the life of the highest citizen is not safe Lawlessness is a disease. Crime goes in schools like fish. Anarchy is to the body politic what an eating cancer is to the human body. Lawlessness must be checked; crime must be lessened; anarchy must be wiped out; the right to life, liberty and property must be guaranteed and maintained; or, else, the Republic cannot endure. The talk of the relations between capital and labor demands instant and ready relief, and this question must be settled up on a broad and humanitarian basis. It is well for us to give Cuba its freedom, and it is well for us by some process of "benevolent assimilation" to extend the "blessings of liberty" to the Fillipino. But God wants us to bear in mind, also, the agonies and heartache of the oppressed at home. The President's death, sad as it was, may serve to call attention to these things, and may ensue to the good of the Nation by compelling the best people of all races to band themselves together in favor of law and order and human rights as against all forms of outlawry and discrimination. No other race has ever looked in the face of the all-conquering Anglo Saxon race and lived, except the American Negro. And the Negro has been able to do it, because God has fought for him. God permitted a Negro to be the first man to stay the hand of the President's murderer in order to call the attention of the Nation and the world to the Negro's patriotism and the Negro's love for law and order. Never in all the history of America has a traitor been found under a black skin. Never, in all history of Ameiica has the Negro raised the hand of treason against the American flag or American institutions. John Wilkes Booth was not a Negro. Charles J. Guitean was not a Negro. Leon F. Czolgosz, the third of the trinity of bloody assassins, was not a Negro. When President McKinley was shot down, the Negro was where he has always been from the foundation of government — on the side of the government to protect and defend it. And the sense of justice which abides in the hearts of the dominant race in America cannot permit it long to disregard a race that, as a whole, always throws the weight of its influence in favor of constituted authority and not in favor of anarchy riot and bloodshed. Cherryvale Mrs J. W. Smith has taken her departure to K. C. Saturday night. The N B C; had their installation, Fri. night and report a good time. Mrs Norah Hook who deserted her home, husband and two children, last summer passed through the city, a few days a go enroute for Guthrie Okla.; and as she was pass K of P By G. C. Look after the Time will not desire to do so. A good maxi think more. "It's God's way." The American Republic is being weighed in the balance. There is nothing beyond republicanism save anarchy; and it will be for America to say which shall triumph. The eyes of the world are turned toward America, and, if we fail in our effort at local self-government, no other country will dare to take up where we leave off. There is a vast deal more to be done than to increase our territory, regulate the money standard, build a giant navy, equip a standing army, and control the commerce and manufactures of the world. Over and above any of these and kindred questions, like Chimborazo above the clouds, stands out the bare question of human rights. America must see to it that every man has a fair and honest chance for life, liber'y and happiness wherever the American flag floats. Invidious distinctions must be relegated to the rear. The color of a man's skin must no longer regulate the capacity of his brains money, character or social standing. God is speaking. Shall we not heed? If we do not, He will speak again in louder tones. "It's God's way." The Nation will be safe in President Roosevelt's hunds, if the people are true. The Nation would be unsafe under any President, if the people were not true. I believe that under God, President Roosevelt is the one man of the Republic who, by distinction and training, is the best fitted to lead the American Nation in God's way. S. X. FLOYD. The Milk Maid's Convention at Peerless hall. Thanksgiving night, eclipsed any thing ever before given by any church at that hall. It was given under the auspices of the A. M.E. church and the large crowd which greeted the milk maids was an honor to the members of that church and their pastor. The large and spacious hall was filled to overflowing. Standing room was scarce. An ancient ship was recently discovered in the bed of the old River Lea, in England. The vessel, found at a depth of seven feet below the surface, is about fifty feet long and is constructed of oak throughout, with the exception of the keel, which is of elm. Cherryvale Mrs J. W. Smith has taken her departure to K. C. Saturday night. Mrs Norah Hook who deserted her home, husband and two children, last summer passed through the city, a few days a go enroute for Guthrie Okla.; and as she was passing through one of the well known fellows had a quite a talk with her and she says she would desire to come back home as she is tired of staying a way from home. Mr. Armstrong took his departure for the Nation early th's morning, and will return to morrow. Carl Bailey was fined $11.00. Saturday, in police court, for carring conceal weapons. Mrs Dahs Bryant, spent the summer with her husband in Wichita has returned to our city. Mrs M. Knox is on sick list Saturbay morn. the city, was arroused by a large fire on E. Main St. the fire consisted of 3 burldings the colored Store, bycicle shop and the residents of Mrs. Jennie Washington's nothing was saved but the things out of the bycicle shop. Iola News. A cold wave visit us last week and made us turn on more gas. Rev. T. W. Green preached at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday morn and evening this being his regular appointment. The union is growing nicely and the subjects are very niteresting. And are ably discussed. We invite more to attend. Mrs J, W. Winslow and sister Mrs W. N. Hogan of Chanute Kan came up Friday, of last week and were initiated Saturday eve in the daughter of Tabernacle Lodge. The Tabernacle, gave a very fine concert on the 23rd and had a fine success. The choir of the 2nd Baptist church will give a concert on Thank giving night for the benifit of the church. Mr. Pane Shefard is improving very rapidly. Rev. Young went to Chanute last Friday. Sun. beign his regular appointment. Mr. Geo. Newman has the Small-Pox. Mr. Will and Sim son Coker Wesley Woodard and E. G. Green has formeb a Thanks-giving hunting party. Of course they will kill time. K of P Notes By G. C. Jno. E. Lewis. Look after the delinquents. Time will not delay, although you desire to do so. A good maxim is to talk less and think more. Pythianism means generosity to the faults of others. Great talkers in a Logde room are generally little doers. Sentiments and good wishes will not build up the Order. Sympathy will never put bread into the mouth of the unprotected. Don't lapse out of any Order. Pay up and go ont honorably. All Brothers are examples. Are you on the right and progressive side? Don't imagine that you are the only hard working member in the Lodge. The past cannot be taken as an example of what the future will be. If you do your duty your debts will die with you and your debt to ynor family will also die with you. Is is not a great satisfaction to know that you have provided for the future of your loved ones. Take an interest in the workings of your Lodge and Order and don't be afraid of your voice at any time. Some members delight in criticizing at every opportunity some of their co-workers. This is not Pythianism. Promptness at all meetings, coupled with good discipline during the session, will make the Lodge room attractive How fickle some members can be. They will always move with the current, and desert it in time of adversity? Stick to your colors, always. Next Monday night week will be election in Toas Lodge. Let every member be in his seat to elect good loyal Knights for the ensuing term. Remember that a Grand representative is to be elected in Toas. Don't elect a man who never attends his Lodge and is never square on the book. Serve your apprenticeship first and learn all about the ins and outs of your Order. Don't get mad be cause you are not immediately elected to an office. NO.27 COLOMBIANS VICTORIOUS. United States Fulfills its Treaty Duty in Guarding Railroad. WAS MUCH BLOODY FIGHTING. Colon, Nov. 27.—An armed guard of marines from the United States battle-ship Iowa has re-established the transit across the Isthmus and details from the Iowa's marines are now protecting each passenger train. There has been fierce fighting at Empire station, on the railroad line between Panama and Colon, between the insurgents and the troops of the Colombian government, with very heavy losses on both sides. The government troops advanced and the fighting was stubborn all along the railroad line until Empire Station, a mile and a half distant was reached. The Liberals retreated slowly, Alban's men following them until the latter eventually reached Mataching station. Here General Alban met and conferred with Captain Perry of the Iowa, who was returning from Colon on an armored train. It is understood that Captain Perry will not allow the railroad to transport troops, consequently, General Alban and his men were forced to push ahead on foot. Between the stations of Cullebra and Empire over 150 killed and wounded men could be seen along the track. The sight is gruesome. There is no proper Red Cross organization and the wounded lack care. Three hundred of the Iowa's marines were landed to protect the property of the railroad and to insure the continuance of transit across the Isthmus. Washington,—It is pretty well understood here that there is to be no bombardment of Colon by either side. While Commander McCrea was given wide discretionary power and nothing was said to him about stopping the bombardment directly, nevertheless the department of state established a precedent in these matters last year when it instructed Mr. Gudger to warn some insurgents at Panama that they would not be allowed to bombard that port. Consul General Gudger's last dispatch was about as follows: "Our troops have arrived at Mataehan, one half of the way across the Isthmus. No obstruction and Colombian government seems to be victorious over the insurgents." Captain Perry, of the Iowa, reports that free transit across is reported to him. Colonel Lynch Talks. Paris, Nov. 26.—The election of Colonel Arthur Lynch to represent Galway way in the British house of commons is attracting considerable attention here, where the Colonel is residing. The newspapers publish his portrait as a Boer colonel. Colonel Lynch says that he does not expect to be molested at the opening of the parliament. Colonel Lynch said he had received information which convinced him that the Boer war would end within three months by a settlement securing to the Boers autonomy on the Australian model. Rescuers Met Death. Bluefield, W. Va., Nov. 25.—Eight of the principal officials in the working of the mines went to the mines to learn the true situation, and of those in it at the time of the explosion not accounted for, and have not been heard from since their entry. Another party, consisting of experienced miners, went in to rescue the lost party of eight, but returned and reported encountering such a quantity of black damp that it was impossible to proceed. All of the lost party are prominent in the coal field. Raid on Striking Miners. Madisonville, Ky., Nov. 26.—The famous camp of the striking miners is a thing of the past. There is nothing left to mark the rendezvous of those who defied the officers and the courts and gave the authorities so much trouble for the past two months, save marks of debris incident to camp life. All of the campers with the exception of a very few who escaped the officers, are prisoners behind the bars of the county jail THE SEARCHLIGHT. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Entered the Post-Office at Wichita, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 110 NORTH MAIN ST. On year, by mail. 61 00 Sit months, by mail. 75 Three months, by mail. 80 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to "The Searchlight," Wichita, Kansas. {All matters to be published must reach this once not later than Tuesday, to reach publica- tion in the current issue} correspondents and agents wanted everywhere. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. The ladies of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, aro doing quite a good work On last Thursday they initiated four new candidates. The candidates were: Misses Lela Crouch and Alice Thompson; Mesdames: Viney Bates, M. E. Grayson, Delia Gardner, Neoba Morris, Mary Anderson. Chief Preceptress, Mrs. Mattie Miller, is working hard to make this the leading Tabernacle in the State and she highly appreciates the assistance given by each member. The National conventions held at the 2nd Baptist church Thanksgiving night was one of the most interesting and unique affairs ever witnessed. One of the most interesting features was the nominating speeches made by Messrs W. A. Bettis and Martin Vernon. Other speech were also made A nice crowd there. Douglas Turner of Ksngman was in the city this week. Mrs. M. E. Wood of Kansas was in tho city Thanksgiving Day, the guest of Mrs. J. T. Chinneth. Mrs. A. Paul weut to Kingman Wednesday. REDUCED RATES TO Chicago International Live Stock Exposition VIA THE Great Rock Island Route On December 1st, 2d 3d from Kansas and Nebraska, and December 1st tnd 2d from Oklahoma and Indian Territories, the great Great Rock Island Rout will sell excursion tick ets to Chicago at rate of one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, with final return limit leaving Chicago December 8, 1901. These reduce rates given a splendid opportunity for a cheap trip to Chicago to attend this great exposition wich in interest and in the number and excellence of exhibits will surpass any of its kind ever held For full information consult nearest Rock Island ticket agent, or adress. E. W. Thompson, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Ks John Sebasize, 8, P. A., Chicago. B1RTH DAY PARTY. An enjoyable birth-day party was given in honor of master Richard Slater, and his sister Miss Estella Slater, last Saturday at the residence of thair mother 355 N. Market St. This commemorated the 14th birth day of Richard and marked the 8th year of Miss Estella. Quite a large number of the friend were present. The party was held between the hours of 2:30 and 5pm. Many useful and valuable presents were received by both. A certain young gentleman goes up to meet his girl from school he says that he works up on 13th and Imporie but the girl is the work. It is all right but don't go too often. Mrs. H. V. Plummer, wife of Rev. H. V. Plummer, pastor of the 2nd Baptitt church, who arrived in the city from her home in Kadsas City, last week has met quite a number of Wichita's elites and expresss s her self as highly pleased with Wichita and its up-to-date colored people. She was present Sunday night when Rev. Plummer and his members raised the last penny to pay off the church debt and will have the great pleasure of witnessing the big bond burning at the church on the second Sunday in Dec. John W. Hall is improving nicely The wedding bells are softly ringing for the forth coming marriage of Miss Bessie Jones and Mr. Evans of St. Louis. Cupid is still alive. Fred D. Andrews, one of Wichita's progressive young colored men is having a season of grand success is his new home in his new home in Oklahoma City, Okla. Fred is a pianist of much note and is setting Oklahoma Citians wild with his manipulations on the piano. Wichita will give Oklahoma City a tip that Fred can hold them down. Mrs. Marie Tiggs is quite ill at the home of her daughter on North Mead. J. M. Tiggs of Parson is in the city to attend the sick bed of his mother. We took a look at cosy rooms of Mr. E. M. Williams, situated at 115 E. Williams St. Eph has as nice an apartment as there is in the city, and the boys says that the matrimonial bee has stung him. Thus these many preparations. Any one desiring to take lessons in elocution will see Mrs. T. Cook. Jas. R. and A. F. Johnston have sold their shop in the Baltimore hotel and moved to Kansas City. A party of ladies met at the residence of Mrs. Jas. L. Harper and organized an Art Club. Good. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis went to Kingman Thursday on lodge business. He's working. Princess Chapter No. 12, meets Tuesday afternoon instead of Tuesday night. HE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURLAY NOVEMBER,30.1901 The Tabernacle Baptist Church, under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Countee, concluded its rally on Sunday, by raising one hundred dollars and sixty cents. They have no clubs, no entertainments of any character, but give direct from their pockets. Their membership is 48. The Literary Association of the Tabernacle Baptist church is growing in interest. The Panoramic views and lecture on last Thursday night was very interesting. Next Thursday night Mr. Knox will render some of his personal compositions on the cornet. All are invited to take part with them. Miss Fannie Collins is yet on the sick list. She has been confined to her room and bed now for nearly 3 weeks. This is her second attack of typhoid fever inside of 12 months. Thanksgiving day was very generally observed by the citizens of Wichita Business was suspended for half a day and most churches had one or two services. We have not heard of any one having fed the poor among the colored citizens. A Grand Carnival and Bazar will be given during the holidays; dates, Dec. 23, 24 and 25. Waeth for farther details soon. Little Milton Cinneth has been quite ill for several days. Mrs. G. H. Young is very ill at her home on North Water street. Mrs. Josie Grayson has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Pine Bluffs, Ark. Remember the big Hayseed Concert t Peerless Hall, Wednesday night, Dec. 11th. Toas lodge, No.10, K. of P. will hold the regular semi annual election of their officers on Monday night, Dec. 9th. Every member is asked to be present. RODE THE GOAT The boys of Hurculean lodge No 20 K. of P. held a big initiation last Friday night. C. C. Edw. Landrum, and his members had been feeding their goat on danymite and he was in the very best of trim. It was a master initiation, because all the candidates were master and past masters in goat riding. The boys went with a whoop and gallop; and as Thaddeus Summitt, one of the initiated odserved, 'it was warm' and, by the way, none were in a better position to judge the degree of warmth than was our favorite Thaddens Summitt. Then came one Chas H. Gordon who was "top notch" and was said to "be there with the goods," but somehow, somewhere, Charles forgot all about his "goods" We'll let him tell the rest. Then proudly stepped forward Ossie Webb but Ossie could not untangle himself from the webb which the goat had thrown about him, and thus his tale of woe. But Anderson Crumpt had been debating the matter in his mind and thought he had a "solution" o: the affair that was destined to lose the goat in the shuffle, but ah! the goat simply winked the other eye; and now see Crumpt. Sylvester Gregg came up smilingly as though the goat was some fair damsel whom he would win by smiles; but they availed him nothing. The lucky one's were: Thaddeus Summitt, Syl Greggs, Ossie Webb, Chas, H. Gordon, and Anderson Crumpt. Mrs. L. Crenshaw and Mr. Walter Gibbs were united in marriage last Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the A. M. E. church. Rev. A. C-Terrill officiating. The Searchlight joins with the many friends of the contracting parties in wishing them a long, happy, and prosperous married life. IT IS FINISHED. On last Sunday night a large and appreciatable audience greeted Rev. H. V. Plummer at the 2nd Baptist chuch to witness the redemption of the pledges made by the members and friends about one month ago to raise the last cent owed. Rev. Plummer opened the services, after song by the choir and a very fervent prayer by Deacon S. W. Lea. In his opening remarks Rev. Plummer said he had reasons to fee grateful to the good people of Wichita who had so generously responded to his call and the call of his church. After a few further remarks he introduced Mr. Frank Sherman, a white gentleman who has taken much interest, socially and financially, in helping raise this debt. Mr Sherman began by reading a few scriptural verses and commenting. In his remarks he made a beautiful comparison of the colored race in 1865, emergering from a long siege of slavery, ignorant, penniless and homeless; to the colored race of 1901 educated, refined, property holders, bank depositors and good citizens. He paid a glowing tribute to the remarkable progress made by the colored race in America. Closing he said "with the splendid and most remarkable progress made by the colored people of America in the past thirty-odd years before us, we are made to wonder, if the same rap id pace of progress is maintained, what will be the achievements of this race in the next thirty years?" Mr. Sherman's address endeared him to his interested hearers. A ter which Mr. Sherman took charge of the pledge list, assisted by Rev Plummer, Deacon H. W. James; and Clerk Jas. L. Harper. Every pledge was paid. Oswego. Miss Alice Worley returned to Joplin Mo. Sunday. Mrs Nellie Washington, went to Parsons Saturday to visit relatives. Mr. Mingo Porter of Joplin Mo. was in the city Sunday. Mr. Ed Barker, and family of Arkansas City, was in the city, visit his brother Dug Barker and family, they returned to Arkansas Thnrs. Little Louise Worley received an accident. She was kicked by a colt in the face. Miss Lizzie Washington is able to be out again after a few weeks, ill-ness. EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS. At less than half price. AT THE SAND M 5 and 10 CENTS TORE. 50 Dozon of them in 20 differ dainty designs. Regular 2 The S & M Sto McCall Bazar Patterns for December Fashion sheet, FREE Mail Orders P of them in 20 different styles. All very designs. Regular 20c and 25c values, & M store, Choi Bazar Patterns for December on Sale fashion sheet, FREE. McCall's Monthly Mail Orders Promptly Filled. 50 Dozen of them in 20 different styles. All very choice and dainty designs. Regular 20c and 25c values, at The S & M Store, Choice 10c. 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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. 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 HOME OF THE WEST No.2906. G.U.O.O.F. Chas. H. Gordon, N.G. Major Davis, V.G. J.A. Martin, Secretary Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday night. WICHITA TABERNACLE No. 34, Mrs. Mattie Miller, C. P. Miss Lulu Covington, C. S. meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon, 2pm MRS. LEE ANDERSON HAIR DRESSER-- and MASSAGE PARLOR. 442 N. TOPEKA AVE. Barnes & Newcomb Popular Music House. Pianos, Organs. Every thing known in music. Largest stock to select from and Lowest Prices. Latest Sheet Music and Books. Searchlight $1.00 When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices t KERNAN'S 1102 E Do Phone 357 B.F. McLean, Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Pecks Kas., Cheney, Kas. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. No.239 N.Main street. Wichita. ..... Kana. 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. T. 11 2 E. Douglas. F.M.Jaqu Special Prices made on Furniture Either Call in whether you buy or m ing goods and g F.M.Jaques & Co., Your Footwear Where do you buy your shoes and what do you pay for them? This should be an important matter to you, especially when it may mean a saving of dollars in a short time. We have a complete stock of Sample Shoes, as another big shipment arrived yesterday. Find your size and it means that you get them at less than wholesale prices. Grocery Dept. Best butter ..... 15c. Red Front Racket The People's Economy Store. TAPP BROTHERS & HANSHAW Phone 257. 255-257 N. Main H.C.DUNBAR, PIONEER UNDERTAKER. 235 North Main Street For First-class Meals GO TO THE B B Restarant 846 North Main Street. BURNS & BAYNUM, PROPS. Meals 15 cts. A. B. DR. E. HARRISON, 258 N. MAIN ST. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Rheumatism cured in from 3 to 10 days. Piles cured in from 1 to 8 days without operation. Old Sores of long standing cured. Blood Diseases of the most dangerous type cured in from 10 to 30 days. Syphilis cured in from 10 to 30 days. Try my NEXCELLED treat- ment for Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. --- THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 1901 Overcoats Will you need a new OVER COAT this fall? If you do, don't fail to examine our line. We are showing all the new, swell styles in Coats. Every day adds something new to our stock. NFIELD BRO'S Same Price to Everybody. ques & Co., Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, and Matting Either cash or easy payments. buy or not. we take pleasure in show- and giving you prices. 243 N.Main St. When in Hutchinson Eat at The Metropolitan Mre. M. Smith, Prop. No. 13 w 2nd St; Hutchinson, Ks. 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 E.E.BLECKLEY.P. & T. A The Belgian pigeon which won the great race from Burgos, in Spain, to Brussels, did the 700 miles in fourteen hours. Timber is seasoned by the evaporation of the water, the extraction of the vegetable juices and the solidification of the woody tissue. The King of Siam has a bodyguard of 400 female warriors. They are chosen from the handsomest and most robust women in his kingdom. Almost exactly half the coal exported from Great Britain in the last six months went to the four countries, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. King Edward VIII, that may be, has completed his seventh year and received as a birthday present from his grandfather, King Edward VII., a bicycle. The Congo is one of the widest waterways on the globe, if not the finest. In some parts it is so wide that vessels may pass each other and yet be out of sight. The municipal council of St. Petersburg is to send an electrical expert to the United States in order that he may study the telephone system of this country with a view to reorganizing the one in use in St. Petersburg. days funding most 10 to 0 to 30 treat and Recent discovery in Jerusalem proves that the ancient aqueduct which brought water from Bethlehem through the Hinnah valley, thought to be the work of Herod, was built by the Emperor Severus, 195 A. D. Inscriptions to that effect have been found. Mrs. Lucinda Washington, who is said to be 124 years old, fell down stairs at the poor house at Kokomo, Ind., and suffered a broken arm, but she will recover. She was born a slave in South Carolina in 1779, and remained in one family until her emancipation in 1863. 1 About That Hayseed Concert Co. Appearing At PEERLESS HALL Wedn'sday Night, Dec. 11 Well, Bejabus, they'l sure be at the Peerless Hall Wednesday night, Dec. 11th. And, say Bill, you talk'n about hav'n a fine time; well, you just go to the Hall that night. FUN? why, man, there'll be fun to Let. Am I going? Why, yes man. Everybody is invited. Jus think, Bill ONLY 1Oc to get in. 117 NLawrence st EDER & MATTHE 256 North Main Street. Linen carpet at..... 15, Ingrain carpet at..... 15, All wool filled carpet..... 15, Matting..... 15, Six-foot extension tables..... 15, Six cane seat dining chairs..... 15, Six wood seat dining chairs..... 15, Screen wire, persquare foot..... 15, Iron beds..... $2.95, $3.75, $ Rubber hose, per foot..... 15, Steel ranges..... $24.00, EDER & MATTHE 256 NORTH MAIN SCHROEDER & MATTHEWS 256 North Main Street. Linen carpet Ingrain carp All wool filler Matting ..... Six-foot exte Six cane seat Six wood se Screen wire, Iron beds ..... Rubber hose Steel ranges SCHRODER 256 NOR 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, persquare foot..... 1 1/2c Iron beds..... $2.95, $3.75, $4.25 and $5.50 Rubber hose, per foot..... 7 1/10 and 12c Steel ranges ..... $24.00, $32.00, $37.00 SCHRODER & MATTHEWS. 256 NORTH MAIN THE PEER 508 East E PEERLESS TAIR 508 East Douglas Avenue. ALL DEAFNESS OR ARE NOW by our new invention. Or HEAD NOISES CE ALL CASES OF LESS OR HARD H ARE NOW CURABLE new invention. Only those born deaf are NOISES CEASE IMMED A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SA BALTIMORE **Gentlemen — Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion.** About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my right ear. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any access, consulted a number of physicians, among others, the most esteemed ones, that told me that my ear was not only temporarily, that the headache did then cause, but the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-day, after five weeks, my hearing in the ear has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain Very truly yours. F. A. WERMAN, 730 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Rxisation and advice free. YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at a nominal cost. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 896 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL. SELL.. MATTHEWS WITH MAIN STREET. at ..... 28¢ at at ..... 30¢ carpet ..... 59¢ ..... 15, 18, 20 and 25¢ vision tables ..... $4.75 dining chairs ..... $5.75 dining chairs ..... $3.50 ersquare foot ..... 1¼¢ ..... $2.95, $3.75, $4.25 and $5.50 lower foot ..... 7½¹0 and 12¢ ..... $24.00, $32.00, $37.00 & MATTHEWS WITH MAIN OUR SUITS are selling fast and we can show you new styles daily. Do not fail to innspect our hobby line. LESS TAILOR douglas Avenue. CASES OF HARD HEARING CURABLE by those born deaf are incurable. CASE IMMEDIATELY. OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: BALTIMORE, Md., March 30, 1901. Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS —— Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office DeLaMater. MANUFACTURING JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. He Fits Your Eyes And Repairs Your WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEW. ELRY! At low prices. —316 E. Douglas— Holbort Bros.' RESTAURANT MEALS LUNCH AT 15c. ALL HOURS 356 N. Main St. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By A TAKEN FROM HOME BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted). This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair look healthy and shines the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off. Curves damnure and makes the hair look beautiful for forty years and used by thousands. Warranted as the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of initiation. Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair soft and shiny. It is used for ladies, gentlemen and children. Eligently perfumed. The great advantage of marrow can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the perfect hair pomade for anybody to produce a preparation equal to full direction. 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Eureka Springs AND Monte Ne TIME OF TRAINS AT St. Louis Mail and Express--- Leaves Wichita 1:50 pm Arrives St. Louis 7:35 am St. Louis and Fort Smith Express--- Leaves Wichita 10:15 pm Arrives St. Louis 6:45 pm Arrives Fort Smith 2:30 pm Kansas City and Colorado Mail and Exp. Leaves St. Louis 8:40 pm Arrives Wichita 3:10 pm Arkansas and Kansas Mail and Express. □ Leaves St. Louis 8:45 am Arrives Wichita 6:25 am Leaves Wichita 3:20 pm Arrives Wichita 1:10 pm Through Parlor Coaches and Reclining Chair Cars, also Pullman Pallace Sleepers between Wichita and St. Louis without change For reliable information as to rates, routes, time, etc. apply to any Frisco agent or the undersigned. It is a pleasure for us to answer questions. B. F. DUNN, District Passenger Agent, WICHITA. A. Hilton, Bryan Snyder, Ghn'l Pass. Agt. Pass. Traffic Mgr. ST. LOUIS, MO. "WHAR DEW I CUM IN?" (Being the Seliloquy of a Farmer on the Free Raw Sugar Question.) "Thar's a mighty lot er talkin' about farmers 'n thar rights, 'N the wonderful prosperity that beet growin' invites. Thar's a heap er foolish crowin' 'n the 'beats' begin ter shout 'n holler fer the Tariff ter keep free raw sugar out! But I notis that the beet-producin' farms are very few, An' the farmers through the country ain't got much ef it ter dew. The hull land ain't a-raisin' beets, 'n ain't goin' ter begin. Beet growin's right fer sum, I guess—but, whar dew I cum in? The farmer gits four dollars now for every ton o' beets— A hansom price, I must allow—but hidin' sum decrets. Beet sugar manyfacturers admit es they found Thet 'granylated' costs 'em sumthin' like ten cents a pound. In fact that leaves a profit on which they'd greatly thrive— And—if i' kin be sold for three, why should we pay 'em FIVE? It seems ter me es that's a game that's mighty like a skin— But—if that's any benefit—waal—whar dew I cum in? When Uncle Sam's in want o' cash we're glad ter help him out, 'N will stand all the taxes that are needed, never doubt. But when his pocket-book's well lined an' nary cent he lacks, Et seens ter me his duty's ter repeal that sugar tax. Tham fellers wot is interested sez its to protect The beet-producin' farmer that the duty they collect, But I guess that explanation es a little bit too thin— The sugar maker,—he's all right;—but—whar dew we cum in? Take off raw sugar duty an' the price will quickly fall, To everybody's benefit, fer sugar's used by all. The poor will bless the Government that placed it in thar reach— ('n millions of our c仪 zens free sugar now besech) The dealer 'll be delighted—less expenditure fer him— More demand 'n bigger profits—which at present are but slim. An' the farmer 'll be as well paid as he ever yet hes ben— But he'll buy his sugar cheaper—that's whar an' I'll cum in. Now, what's the sense er reason of the sugar tax to day, When our treasury's a-bulgin' an' we hew no debts ter pay? The duty on raw sugar's Fifty million every year— An' the people's got ter pay it—that's a fact that's very clear. Fifty million! Great Jerusalem! Ter protect beet magnates, too, Why should they tax ALL the people—just ter help a scattered FEW? And the FEW? Beet-sugar MAKERS! Don't it really seem a sin Thus ter help an' fill thar coffers? Whar dew you an' I cum in? The farmer growin' beets hes got a contract price for years.—Free raw sugar wouldn't hurt him, an' of it he hes no fears. But mebble, like myself—he's also growing fruit so nice—Ter preserve it—at a profit—he needs sugar—at a price! The repealing of the duty surely cuts the price in two—Thet'll make a mighty difference, neighbor, both ter me an' you! Let the sugar manyfactrer make such profits as he kin—Ter him it may seem right enuff—but whar dew I cum in? An' I ain't a-goin' ter swaller all the argyments they shout Thet the farmers need protection—an' must bar raw sugar out. Common sense is plainly showin' that the people in the land Want raw sugar free in future—an' its freedom will demand. 'Tis a tax no longer needed—hateful to the public view.—Taxing millions of our people to enrich a favored few. They can't blind me any longer with the foolish yarns they spin.—While they're busy makin' money—whar dew you and I come in? I'm a-goin' ter keep on hustlin', talkin', pleadin' with my frends.—Ain't no sense in lettin' gain that harf selfish pirvet ends. I'm a-goin' ter write ter-morrer to my Congressman 'nd say Thet he ougher do his best ter kill that tax without delay! Feller-farmers, do your utmost—whether you grow beets or not To repeal the tax on sugar—you can but improve your' lot! Cheaper sugar helps your pocket, greater blessings you can win—When we've three-cent granulated—that's whar you an' I come in!' Yours for Health Lydia C. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It will entirely cure the worst forms of Female Complaints, all Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Ulceration, Falling and Displacement of the Womb, and consequent Spinal Weakness, and is peculiarly adapted to the Change of Life. It has cured more cases of Backache and Leucorrhea than any other remedy the world has ever known. It is almost infallible in such cases. It dissolves and expels tumors from the Uterus in an early stage of development, and checks any tendency to cancerous humors. Irregular, Suppressed or Painful Menstruation, Weakness of the Stomach, Indigestion, Bloating, Flooding, Nervous Prostration, Headache, General Debility quickly yields to it. Womb troubles, causing pain, weight, and backache, instantly relieved and permanently cured by its use. Under all circumstances it acts in harmony with the laws that govern the female system, and is harmless as water. It quickly removes that Bearing-down Feeling, extreme lassitude, "don't care" and "want-to-be-left-alone" feeling, excitability, irritability, nervousness, Dizziness, Faintness, sleeplessness, flatulency, melancholy or the "blues," and backache. These are sure indications of Female Weakness, or some derangement of the Uterus, which this medicine always cures. Kidney Complaints and Backache of either sex the Vegetable Compound always cures. No other female medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Those women who refuse to accept anything else are rewarded a hundred thousand times, for they get what they want—a cure. Sold by Druggists everywhere. Refuse all substitutes. For More Than a Quarter of a Century the reputation of W. L. Douglas $3.00 and $5.00 shoes for style, comfort and wear has excelled all other makes and at these prices. This excellent reputation has been won by merit and W. L. Douglas shoes have to give better satisfaction than other $2.00 and $4.00 shoes because no reputation for the best $2.00 and $5.00 shoes must be maintained. Since 63 Douglas Stores in American cities selling direct from factory to wearer at one profit; and best shoe dealers everywhere, W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 SHOES $3.00 UNION MADE W. L. DOUGLAS $4.00 Gilt Alpaca Line Cannot Be Equaled at Any Price. The standard has always been placed so high that the wearer receives more value for his money in the W. L. Douglas $3.00 and $5.00 shoes than he can get elsewhere. W. L. Douglas makes and sells more shoes and $5.00 shoes than any other two manufacturers in the world. Fast Color Eyelids Used. W. L. Douglas shoes are made of the camouflage leatherers used in $2.00 and $6.00 shoes and are just as good in every way. Insist upon having W. L. Douglas shoes with name and price stamped on bottom. Shoes sent anywhere on receipt of price and $5 cents additional for carriage. Take measurements of foot as shown; state style desired; size and width of palm or cap toe; heavy, medium or light soles. CATALOG FREE W. L. DOUGLA, Brockton, Mass. V How Truly the Great Fame of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Justifies Her Original Signature. BANSAST City. CATTLE—Hous. $ 45 @ 6 20 HOGS—Choice to heavy. 5 45 @ 5 96 WHEAT—No 2 hard. 5 50 @ 60% CORN—No 2 Mixed. 66% @ HAY—Choice timothy. 13 50 @ CHOICE prairie. 13 00 @ CHOICE prairie. 18 @ 22 EGGS. @ 22 Chicago. WHEAT—No 2 hard. $ 72 @ ..... CORN—No 2. @ 63 OATS—No 2. @ 41% St. Louis Live Stock. BETTER. 3 50 @ 6 50 STOCKERS & FEEDERS. 3 50 @ 3 55 SOUTHERN STEERS. 4 00 @ 5 30 Cotton. Uplands. Gulf LIVERPOOL. NEW YORK. GALVESTON. Wichita Grain. Open High Low Closa Today Close Yday. WHEAT Nov 71% 72% 71% 72% 71% Dec 75% 76 71% 76 75% May 75% 76 71% 76 75% CORN Dec 61% 62% 61% 62% 61% May 64% 64% 61% 64% 61% OATS May 42% 42% 41% 42% 42% Wichita Live Stock. HOGS $ 5 35 @ 5 90 Chicago Live Stock. GOOD TO PRIME. $ 6 23 @ 7 00 COWS & HEIFER. 1 23 @ 5 00 STOCKERS & FEEDERS. 2 30 @ 4 00 WESTERN STEERS. 3 00 @ 4 00 HOGS. $ 5 60 @ 5 85 THE LATEST NEWS UPRIDE THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF. Geo. Heimrod, of Omaha, has been appointed consul general at Apia, Samoa. The brigands threaten to kill Miss Stone if the full ransom is not paid by January 1. The battleship Missouri will be launched at Newport News Saturday, December 28 next. The switchmen of Pittsburg, Pa., who work for seven railways, have gone out on strike. There are 600 of them. The yearly increase in the postal revenues has resulted in the free delivery service becoming self-sustaining. William Gwin is dead. He was for thirty years chief messenger to the secretary of state, serving under all administrations. A silver mine which has been lost for 75 years, has been re-discovered in the Catskill mountains, not far from Ellenville, Ulster county, New York. Warden McClaghey has received word of the capture of another of the escaped convicts, at Tusembia, Florida. His name is James Seymour. The president has signed the concession for the building of two railroads in Porto Rico, the terms having been changed in the matter of taxation. U. S. Attorney Dean states that every convict who was in the mutiny at the federal prison at Leavenworth will be tried for murder, at the April term of the U. S. court. Foolish display of wealth is being planned for the coronation of King Edward. One woman is having a tiara made at a cost of £250,000. Other silly dames are expending vast sums. Col. Bill Cody reports having arranged with New York capitalists for the construction of an irrigation canal in Wyoming which will cost $1,000,000 and water 120,000 acres of land. Systematic work by a gang of thieves is carried on in getting away with trunks and express goods. In some cases teams and wagons are taken to haul off the plunder and then left somewhere. A 15 by 30 feet elevator in a wholesale implement house in Kansas City, while loaded with 30 corn shellers, fell seven stories and did large damage, besides creating great excitement. No one was hurt. The Santa Fe passenger department has issued a circular offering stopover privileges at the petrified forest of Arizona to all holders of through tickets who desire to visit that celebrated natural curiosity. There are about 40 cases pending in the federal court, district of Kansas, growing out of the failure of the Phoenix Building and Loan association of St. Joseph, Mo. A number of them are set for trial on December 16. Bogus insurance agents are being arrested in quite a number of places. The latest arrest occurred at Rockville, Mo., charged with claiming to be an agent of the Aetna Insurance company. He also posed as the organizer of fraternal orders. Major George, of the U. S. coast survey, tells that the survey of 1870 developed the fact of a subterranean stream under Wellington, Kansas. In the space of 3 or 4 days there occurred around Yazoo City, Miss., three railroad wrecks, three steamboat disasters and two fires, but no one was killed or injured. The Chinese minister to the United States, Wu Ting Fang, has accepted an invitation extended to him by the Kansas City commercial club to be a guest at a banquet on December 19. Excepting in official capacity none but British subjects can be present in Westminster Abbey at the coronation of King Edward. Returned army officers from the Philippines say that English and German firms have done a large business in smuggling war supplies to the Filipino insurgents. Parties from St. Louis and Indianapolis have bought 10,000 acres of land in Woods county, Texas, and are negotiating for another tract of 8,000 acres; both to be occupied by colonies. ```markdown ``` SYRUP OF FIGS IS AN EXCELLENT FAMILY LAXATIVE- IT IS REFRESHING TO THE TASTE AND ACTS PLEASANTLY AND GENTLY. IT ASSISTS ONE TO OVERCOME HABITUAL CONSTIPATION PERMANENTLY With many millions of families Syrup of Figs has become the ideal home laxative. The combination is a simple and wholesome one, and the method of manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Company ensures that perfect purity and uniformity of product, which have commended it to the favorable consideration of the most eminent physicians and to the intelligent appreciation of all who are well informed in reference to medicinal agents. Syrup of Figs has truly a laxative effect and acts gently without in any way disturbing the natural functions and with perfect freedom from any unpleasant after effects. In the process of manufacturing, figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinally laxative principles of the combination are obtained from plants known to act most beneficially on the system. Louisville, Ky. San Francisco, Cal. New York, N.Y. ADrop in Time Saves Nine If you ignore the signs that tell of the disordered kidneys and liver, you will reach the harvest of aches and pains and chronic ill-health. Begin when you feel the first symptoms. When you have that dull, tired feeling; when your head aches; when your food will not digest; when the first pangs come that tell of rheumatism and misery, it is time to take McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm At the beginning it will prevent disease of these organs. If your trouble is in an advanced stage it will cure it. $1.00 for a Large Bottle at Druggiste. Made by The Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. A genius is a man who can make other men believe he knows more than they do. ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED? Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them white again. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents. The ruler of a nation should be straight. There is no trick in dyeing. You can do it just as well as any one if you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Boiling the goods for half an hour is all there is to it. Sold by druggists, 10c. package. An ounce of experience is worth a pound of advice. SYRUP IS AN EXCELLENT IT IS REAL IT ASSISTS TO OVER With many mi- ideal home laxative one, and the metho- Company ensures th which have commen- most eminent physi- who are well inform Syrup of Figs h out in any way dist freedom from any u In the process pleasant to the tast combination are ob- ficially on the syste To get its b buy Califor Louisville, Ky. FOR SALE BY ALL D DON'T GET WET! THE ORIGINAL TOWER'S MAN TRADE FISH BRAND SLICKER MADE IN BLACK OR YELLOW IS SURE PROTECTION IN WET WEATHER. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. CATALOGUES FREE SHOWING FULL LINE OF GARMENTS AND HATS A.J.TOWER CO. BOSTON.MASS.96 Send $30 (silver or stamps) for our family catalogue; we insert a credit slip good for $0 on any thing you buy. We sell every thing. A Department Store by Maytag is the Special—to make friends and customer satisfaction. Our tooth powder and a felt tooth brush, 1 oz. frozen perfume, package razor paste, 1 acme scarf holder, 1 wax buttonhole and elegant scarf pli. Address County Fair, 310 State St., Chicago. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives quick relief and cures worst cases. Book of testimonials and 10 APS treatment BREE, D. H. H. GREEN'S COSM. Box I, Atlanta, Ga. W. N. U. WICHITA—NO. 48—1901. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Book. AD Sav Wichita Commercial College THIPD FLOOR SHEETS BLDG. E.H.ROBINS Press Don't keep the match box in a closet. Don't fold unlaundered curtains. Don't cool tomatoes in the ice box. Don't buy "cheap" lines as they are the dearest. Don't use "cheap" soap in the laundry as it costs the most. Don't use a starch that will produce that harsh crackling effect, but go to your grocer and order Defiance Starch, 16 ounce package for 10 cents. Made by Magnetic Starch Co., Omaha, Neb. You can't always tell a polished man by looking at his shoes. RUP OF F ENT FAMILY LAX FRESHING TO THE AND A PLEASANTLY AND IS ONE VERCOME HABITUAL C PERMAN lions of families Syrup of Figs. The combination is a simple of manufacture by the Calif that perfect purity and uniform ended it to the favorable con ciens and to the intelligent ap- ed it to the medicinal ag as truly a laxative effect and a surbing the natural functions a pleasant after effects. of manufacturing, figs are u e, but the medicinally laxative tained from plants known to n. beneficial effects of the genuine-Manufac nia Fig Sy San Francisco, Cal. N ROGISTS PRICE Wichita Com THIRD FLOOR SHEETS BLOO HAS NO EQUAL. DEFIANCE TRADE MARK DEFIANCE IN QUALITY & QUANTITY STARCH 16 OZ. REQUIRES NO COOKING PREPARED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MFG CO OMAHA NEB ropinTi ves Nine RAIN CAN'T TOUCH the man who wears Sawyer's Slickers. The good, double specially woven, double and the stitched, warranted water- pice. Sawyer's Slickers are soft and smooth. Will crack, peel or crush. Catalogue free. H. M. Sawyer & Son, Sole Mills. East Cambridge, Mass. TIGS ATIVE - THE TASTE SETS GENTLY. CONSTIPATION IMENTLY has become the and wholesome California Fig Syrup quality of product, consideration of the preciation of all events. acts gently with- and with perfect used, as they are principles of the act most bene- fured by Syrup Co. New York N.Y. GOO PER BOTTLE Commercial College E.H. ROBINS - Press "Defiance" Starch gives a beautiful, stiff and lasting finish to the goods, and makes them look like new. A cold water starch—needs no cooking—easy to use. Does not stick—does not streak on colored goods. If your grocer does not keep it send us his name and we will send you a trial package free. me