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THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT WICHITA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 1901. VOL. III. Our Christmas Stock is complete in every department. We carry the largest stock of Watches, Jewelery, Clocks, Silverware in the State and also have complete lines of CUT GLASS fine China and Art Goods — all best quality, — prices low — goods all guaranteed. Edward Vail and Co., JEWELERS. Christmas Gifts. What Shall I Buy For Xmas? JEWELERS. That is the question at this season of the year, as it is about time you were making up your mind what to buy for Father, Son, Broth, Husband, Relative or Friend. We can aid you in solving this simple question. Check off items from the following list that you think might interest you, call in and we will lay aside any selection you may make until wanted, if so desired. making Jackets, Lounging Gowns, Bath Robes, Night Shirts dekwear, Mufflers, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Gloves, responders, Underwear, Shirts, Hats, Suit Cases, Traveling Bags. Greenfield Bro's WICHITA, KAS. Christmas Presents "Oh" how one of the following would make the boys happy, Boys Iron Wagons. Air Rifles Sleds, Pocket Knives, Skates, Foot Balls, Velocipedes, Punching Bags, Tricycles, Boxing Gloves. G. R. Follett & Co., East Douglas Ave., Phone 412 White Front Hardware Store. CYCLONE For Holiday Goods BISSANTZ'S Fancy Candies is the Largest ASSORTMENTS FANCY CHRISTMAS BASKETS. In all different styles. Delicious and wholesome, BISSANTZ'S H, MAMA, LOOK! THE JOE STEWART Meat Market Is the place to get fine Xmas Meats, Turkier, Chickens, Ducks, Greese and Rabbitts. OYSTERS ALWAYS ON HAND. JOE STEWART'S MEAT MARKET, 241 N. Main St. HAPPY New-Year. Two Prominet Colored Ministers. [Name not visible] Rev. H. V. Plummer, Pastor 2nd. Baptist church. A Lecturer of Note, and Ex-Chap plain in the U. S. Army. Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. church, and Doctor of Pantherapy. The First and Only Colored Man to Graduate in Pantherapy in the U. S. There will be a Grand Reception given at PEERLESS HALL Monday night, Dec. 30th. Everybody is Invited to come. Admission, - - - 10c. [Picture of a young man in a suit]. A. B. Hon. P. H. Bassett, Grand Master, District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. O. F. Hon. P. F. Lewis, of Emperia. Grand Secretary. District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. O. F. E. F. Buckdoll's MEAT MARKET and Grocery Store NO.31 Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelery. 120 North Main St. Full Line of Xmas Presents. The Greatest Variety The Greatest Variety Best Meats In the City Best Rib Roast 10c. lb. Best Plate and Flank Boil 5c. lb. ,, Berwick Bay Oysters 25c qt. Fish, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Veal, Mutton, Lomb at Lowest Cash Prices. WHITLOCK BROS' 222 East Douglas Ave., Phone 208. CALL AT Shaw's Music Store For Your Holiday Presents Never so cheap as now. 129 N. Main St. The One Big Stock of Toys & Xmas Gifts — IS AT — Tanner's Book Store, 122 North Main St. Candies for Christmas. The most complete line of Candies in the city from the popular 10c candies up to the fine Chocolates and Bon Bons. HOLIDAY BOXES in great profusion and elegance. Bon Ton and Kandy Bakery, Kitchen Messerve and Riffel Phone 152. 146 N. Main St. Blakeman Bros. Headquarters For XMAS OYSTERS Fish and Game of All Kinds. Buy Your Coal From The Ross Coal Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF Hard and Soft COAL. YARDS 215 & 303 W. Douglas. Office 303 W. Douglas Phone 215 THE SEARCHLIGHT The American shoe is now pinching the German foot. There is certainly a pleasant way of getting around this corset question. Queen Wilhelmina's husband reminds us of Queen Victoria's prince consort. He's so different. There will be a chance for somebody to get rich by obtaining the fireworks concession for that anarchist island. It will be generally acceptable, perhaps, if arrangements for moving the anarchists can be completed by May 1, 1902. The figurehead of the battleship Missouri ought, perhaps, to be suggestive of Missouri. What have Missourians to suggest? China's feverish preparations for war prove that she does not propose to be dismembered without making a vigorous kick. It is reported that the live stock show brought 300,000 visitors to Chicago, and they all stopped to do their Christmas shopping. Relle hunters are invading the exposition grounds at Buffalo, and it is feared that somebody will make way with the white elephant. Russia must be anticipating a day of uncommon dampness. The czar is said to be have hoarded away a surplus of four billions in gold. If the Germans take as kindly as the English to American shoes, then the three great nations of the world will soon be on a common footing. Sir Henry Irving has the right idea as to "what to do with the old men." He will not let them consider themselves as old men till they are over 70. Grammarians are wrangling over which is correct—"bread and butter is" or "bread and butter are." They are both correct when a man is out of a job. The glad season draws nigh when the lessons learned by observation at the football field will stand the strenuous patron of the bargain counter in good stead. The sultan's order excluding all comic papers from Turkey is expected to have a depressing effect on the patrons of Turkish barber shops and Turkish baths. If the whiskey trust, which has been advancing the price of its product, could manage to render the cost of jags prohibitive its good work would be generally applauded. Mrs. Nation has unsheathed her hatchet again, provoked this time by an invitation to contribute to the fund for erecting statue to the memory of Sir Walter Raleigh, the tobacconist. Mr. Tesla's prolonged and unusual silence may perhaps be accounted for on the theory that he has discovered something the announcement of which he is afraid might challenge our credulity. Styles of poetry are subject to the changes of time, the same as everything else. The number of visitors to the cottage in which Robert Burns was born shows a tremendous decrease this year. The noble earl who urged his hereditary right to act as carver at the grand banquet to follow King Edward's coronation ceremonies made the egregious mistake of admitting that he knew nothing whatever about carving. His claim was promptly disallowed. The royal stomach will be safeguarded at any cost, even if the royal carving utensils must be entrusted to plebeian but skilled hands. Great wisdom is shown in some of the measures proposed that seek to go to the root of anarchy. Power ought to be given to punish anarchistic utterances, to break up anarchistic meetings, to deny the right of asylum to anarchists, to deport others that are here, to prevent others from coming. All civilization ought to unite in hunting out and driving out these men. But we should take care even in such measures that in seeking an object so laudable we do not infringe the fundamentals of liberty and hurt ourselves more than we hurt the anarchists. We may not lightly part with the right to free speech and a free press. We should be well advised that measures we adopt for discouraging anarchy really reach their purpose. If we are to believe the Paris Rappel, Ritzio, whom the world has all along believed to have been a high-class Italian adventurer, was really "a priest who disguised himself as a musician for the purpose of giving religious consolation to Mary Queen of Scots." Priest or musician, he was evidently not a success. All the historians combined have not done as much to win sympathy for the luckless, beautiful Mary Stuart as the man who painted the familiar picture of her walking grandly to the block. MARKETS CORRECTED DAILY. Kansas City. CATTLE- $ 4 75 $ 6 60 HOGS—Choice to heavy. 5 73 $ 6 60 HOGS—Choice to heavy. 5 73 $ 6 60 CORN—No. 2 Mixed. 67% $ 6 8 HAY—Choice timothy. 13 75 $ 13 50 Choice prairie. 13 75 $ 14 00 BUTTER. 18 $ 22 EGGS. $ 19 Chicago. WHEAT—No. 2 hard. $ 80 $ 81% CORN—No. 2. $ 20% OATS—No. 2. $ 46% $ 46% St. Louis Live Stock. BEEVES. 4 30 $ 6 40 STOCKERS & FEEDERS. 2 50 $ 3 80 SOUTHERN STEERS. 3 65 $ 5 10 Cotton. Uplands. Gulf LIVERPOOL. 4 10-32d NEW YORK. 8 9-10c GALVESTON. 8 13-10c Wichita Grain. Open High Low Close Today Close Yday. WHEAT May 79 79% 79 79% 78% May 81% 83%% 82%% 82% 82% July 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% CORN Dec 63%64 64% 63%61 64% 64% May 67% 67% 66% 67 67% July 60% 67% 63%% 61% 64% AATS Dec 44% 44% 44% 44% May 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% July 39% 39% 39% 39% 39% Wichita Live Stock. HOGS. $ 5 00 $ 6 10 Chicago Live Stock. GOOD TO PRIME. $ 6 25 $ 7 40 COWS & HEIFERS. 1 00 $ 5 00 FEEDERS. 1 00 $ 5 00 WESTERN STEERS. 4 30 $ 5 10 HOGS. 5 80 $ 6 35 THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF. The Cheviot district of New Zealand has suffered great loss from an earthquake. The U. S. gunboat Marietta is to go to protect American mining interests in Venezuela. A. A. Lesuer, former editor of the Kansas City Times, is now a banker at Antlers, I. T. The flood in the Lehigh Valley damaged the Valley railroad to the amount of $260,000. The Rock island will deliver all its southern California traffic to the Southern Pacific at El Paso. The German government is prepared to resort to fordible measures to compel Venezuela to pay claims. The government of India will expend $7,000,000 on railroads and $700,000 for irrigation works during 1902. The First Congregational church of Springfield, Ohio, has been destroyed by a natural gas explosion. It cost $30,000. John J. Valentine, president of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express company, died at Oakland, California, a few days since. Richard J. Hinton, the co-worker with John Brown, and later "a journalist," is dead in London where he was born in 1830. Colonel Richard J. Hinton, who died in London recently, once promised a valuable gift at his death to the Kansas Historical society. The strike at the naval shipyards at San Francisco is off and work will be resumed on the battleship Ohio and several armored cruisers. The president remains in Washing ton during holiday week and will see only visitors who have urgent and important business. He needs a rest. The epileptic institute at Craig, N. Y., is to be visited by the chairman of the State board of charities for ideas to aid in the new asylum to be built in Parsons, Kansas. Lord Paunceefote will arrange a date for a final exchange, acting with Secretary Hay, as soon as he receives notice of its approval in England. This is expected without delay. Senator Allison of Iowa will be elected to his sixth term in a few weeks. His 30 years service expires next March. No senator has served longer than that. He is 73 years old. Senator Morgan is 78 and Senator Hoar is 76. Wu Ting Fang was the principal speaker at a commercial club banquet in Kansas City on December 19. The Berlin authorities have been compelled to institute relief works, which give relief to nearly 6,000 of the hungry. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against both Theodore and Laura Jackson Ann Odelia Diss De Bar, charged with immoral practice and fraud in London. The judge sentenced Jackson to fifteen years and Mrs. Jackson to seaen years penal servitude. London papers as a whole express satisfaction with the ratification of the canal treaty by the American senate, yet there are those which get a whine into their references to it. The London Daily Chronicle remarks anent the new treaty that it may aid in continuing good relations with the United States but it may prove to be expensive. The Mexican government will soon issue orders that all railroad employees who come in contact with passengers must be able to speak Spanish. The battleships Alabama and Massachusetts were received at Havana with expensive preparations to entertain the officers while they remain. The customs' revenues in the Philippines for the 9 months ending September 30, 1901, were $6,275,295 an increase of nearly three millions over the same period in 1899. Twenty women will be thrown out of work at the packing houses in Kansas City, Kas., by the decision to abolish microscopic inspection of hog livers. --- SECRETARY OF TREASURY. Governor Shaw of Iowa Accepts Tender Of That Office. GOVERNOR UNTIL JANUARY 16. Washington, Dec. 27.—It is announced authoritatively that Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa would be appointed secretary of the treasury to succeed Secretary Lyman J. Gage. There will be no change in the office of secretary of agriculture. The date of transfer of the treasury department will depend on the mutual convenience of the outgoing and incoming secretary, Mr. Gage having signified an entire willingness to remain at the head of his department until such time as it may be agreeable to his successor to take hold. It is supposed, however, that Governor Shaw will be inducted into his new office some time in January. The definite announcement of Governor Shaw's selection for the position of secretary of the treasury gave the greatest gratification to the Iowa residents here. They regard him as a man well equipped for the place and feel confident the appointment will give general satisfaction. Secretary Wilson voiced these sentiments when asked about Governor Shaw, and he added that the Governor was better known to the people cast of the Mississippi river than any man in private life west of the Mississippi on questions of finance. The governor's term as chief executive of Iowa will not expire until January 16, when Governor-Eiect Cummins will be inaugurated. The legislature convenes January 13, and Governor Shaw will be busy in the interim with the preparation of his annual message, so that if the appointment by the president is made, Governor Shaw will hardly be able to take up the duties of secretary of the treasury before January 20, and possibly later. Had Two Reprlmands Washington, Dec. 25.—Gen. Miles was reprimanded in accordance with the wishes of the president. As a matter of fact, General Miles has had two reprimands. The president sent for the commander of the army and saw him in the crowded audience room. He asked General Miles about the interview and General Miles said he had given it, and he was exercising the prerogatives of an American citizen—a private citizen. The president, in a voice loud enough to be heard all over the room, told General Miles that he could not act in the capacity of a private citizen, since he was commander of the army, and that he had committed a breach of military discipline. He spoke with great sharpness and General Miles left the room in confusion. Reliigious Riots. London, Dec. 26.—Following the riots in Greece over the translation of the New Testament and the fight in Jerusalem over the guardianship of the Holy Sepulchre, the disturbance in Prussian Poland over the language in which religious instructions shall be given comes in dramatic sequence. Children maimed for life and aged parents cast into jail, because of their religious sentiment, are features of the indictment brought against Germany by the Poles, backed by Russian and Austrian neighbors. Germany Threatens. Berlin, Dec. 24. -It is stated upon good authority that the German government is preparing for military action against Venezuela in order to compel a settlement of German claims against that country. Attorney Soner's Plans Ardmore, I. T., Dec. 23.—P. L. Soper, federal attorney, is in Washington to consult department officials. Mr. Soper has made a contract with the Creek Indians to represent that tribe for the next four years at an annual salary of $5,000. If the interior department will approve the contract with the Creek nation Mr. Soper will resign the United States attorneyship. If the secretary refuses to approve the contract he will continue in his present position. Germany Waiting to See. Berlin, Dec. 25.—The foreign office, while it is reticent as to Germany's specific plans with regard to Venezuela and the time of their execution, gives the impression that something will be done soon. It is watching the uprising in Venezuela under the leadership of General Luciano Mendoza. If anything serious should come of this revolutionary movement Germany will suspend action in the matter until it shall have been satisfied with which party de facto the government rests. Porto Rican Are "On." San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. 23.—The chamber of commerce at San Juan has requested the governor of the island to ask the authorities at Washington that congress, when dealing with the question of Cuban reciprocity, consider Porto Rico. The chamber of commerce asks that Porto Rican sugar be protected against the introduction of Cuban sugar into the U. S. and that a bounty be paid for Porto Rican coffee as an American product, under the protection of the American flag. HANNA IS HOPEFUL. Speaks of Probable Results of Capital Labor Conference. Washington, Dec. 24.—Senator Hanna was at the White House and talked most hopefully. "I consider the conference," said he, "the greatest step ever taken for the speedy settlement of disputes arising between labor and capital. The organization of capital, which has come to stay, was an evolution which was naturally preceded by the organization of labor, which has also come to stay, and the concentration of the interests of the two sides into the hands of a comparatively few individuals, will make for the best interests of both. The public must not get the idea that we are to revolutionize everything relating to the condition of labor and capital, or that the joint committee is to undertake arbitration by compulsion. In fact, we are opposed to compulsory arbitration. We believe we can accomplish more by getting into a closer touch and contact with labor. The first step will be to establish a relationship between the two interests, and this will serve as a foundation to work on. While we do not expect that there will be no strikes, they will be minimized as a result of the conciliation and arbitration policy." Will Take a Year. Topeka, Dec. 27.-Geo. F. Sharitt special master appointed by the federal court to wind up the affairs of the defunct Phoenix Building & Loan Association, of St. Joseph, says it will take a year or more yet to dispose of the matter. The assets of the Phoenix Loan Asso have been enough to repay the members about 40 per cent of the amount contributed by each member. The face value of the mortgages and notes of the association is upwards of $100,000. Foreclosure suits have been filed in the United States courts wherever the claims are located. It will require a year and possibly longer to make all the collections. The members of the association appear to be willing to sell the notes at a discount to secure a prompt settlement. "The paper will probably bring at a sale about $80,000," said Mr. Sharitt. "It is not likely a speculator would offer much in excess of that sum, although the paper of the association is all good and may be collected in due time." A St. Joseph Assignment St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 27.—The Simpson Clothing Company. 405-407 Edmond street, made a general assignment for the benefit of all creditors. The assets are estimated at $50,000; liabilities $30,000. William B. Pistole was named as trustee and took charge of the stock. The deed of trust covers the stock here, as well as the store at Centerville, Ia., which is in charge of Herman Simpson. There are 144 creditors, it is said. Pauper Sues For Damages Hiawatha, Kans., Dec. 23.—Samuel Banister, an inmate of the county poor farm, has brought suit in the district court against J. A. Moore, the keeper of the farm for $500 damages. Bannister claims that Moore knocked and dragged him about the room straining his back and injuring his brain. Bannister is an Englishman and was formerly rich. He is a graduate of Oxford university. Italy Asks Protection. Washington, Dec. 27.—The Italian government has been renewing its efforts of late with the authorities in Washington to have our federal statutes so extended as to protect foreigners in cases arising within the jurisdiction of states, thus giving a federal remedy for lynchings and like affrays directed against Italians such as have occurred in Louisiana, Colorado and Mississippi. A Hospital Burned Marysville, Mo., Dec. 23.—St. John's hospital was almost completely destroyed by fire and the lives of twenty-five patients were jeopardized. Fatal results are feared in several cases, owing to the shock and the zero weather into which the sick ones were carried for refuge from the flames. The thermometer registered 13 below zero at the time. An overheated furnace is the origin. Estimated loss, $6,000, which was fully covered by insurance. New Secretary of Treasury Washington, Dec. 26.—A tender of the office of Secretary of the Treasury to succeed Secretary Gage has been made to former Governor Leslie M. Shaw, of Iowa, but it is understood that no response has been received from Governor Shaw to the inquiries sent him. At the White House no information on the subject is obtainable, pending a definite authorization of the fact that a successor to Secretary Gage has been obtained. Train Burned in Texas Dallas, Texas, Dec. 27. — The Missouri Kansas & Texas North boond passenger train, due in Dallas at 11:30 p. m., was wrecked and almost completely burned, six miles south of here. Three persons were injured, but no one killed. The baggage, express and mail cars were saved. The injured are: Jenks Clark, engineer; William Kavney, fireman; Joseph Henry, colored. The engine and one Pullman are all that remain. Five cars were destroyed. ENGLAND MAY ARBITRATE. Argentine Proposes to Chili to Ask Such Action. UNITED STATES WILL ASSIST. Washington, Dec. 26.—Secretary Hay has received a cablegram from U. S. Minister Wilson at Santiago de Chili, confirming the report that the resources of diplomacy had been exhausted in the effort to settle the dispute between Chili and Argentina, and that diplomatic relations had been broken off through the withdrawal from Chili of the Argentine minister. Touching the proposition emanating from the Argentine side to refer the dispute to Great Britain as an arbitrator, the Chilian representatives claim that this was their own original proposition. This being the case, it is believed there is a way open for a peaceful adjustment of the trouble. Both the Chilian and the Argentine representatives were at the state department in reference to the controversy. The United States government is watching the progress of the negotiations and is standing ready to aid in a peaceful solution in any way agreeable to both the parties. The submission to Great Britain is entirely satisfactory to the authorities here, and they will probably assist in having both governments aid in the manner of solution. London.—The British government is watching the progress of the dispute between the Chilian and Argentine republics with much anxiety. A representative of the Associated Press was informed that neither side has yet approached the British foreign office. If both Chili and Argentine request Great Britain to arbitrate the matters in dispute between them, Lord Lansdowne, the foreign secretary, will promptly acquiesce. Hinton's Request to Kansas. Topeka, Dec. 27.—The largest beneficiary of the estate of the late Colonel Richard J. Hinton, journalist, author and soldier, who died Friday in London, will be the Kansas Historical society. It will receive the big collection of relics and menuscripts owned by Colonel Hinton. These all have a bearing on Kansas, more especially the manuscripts. The Colonel was a close friend of John Brown during the early Kansas troubles. He was a newspaper man at the same time. He was in a position to pick up lots of stuff that would be valuable, historically later on, and with a newspaper man's instinct he gathered it in and preserved it. During the colonel's visit to Kansas two years ago he told George W. Martin, secretary of the State Historical society, that he had arranged to give the society his collection of relies and manuscripts upon his death and the secretary feels sure that they will be will be forthcoming in a short time. Acetylene Gas Dangerous. Topeka, Dec. 24.—The Santa Fe will discontinue the use of acetylene gas as it is dangerous when handled by inexperienced persons. Within a few weeks damage has resulted from explosions inside the coaches while in motion. The acetylene is generated on board the train and in each car. This differs from the Pintsch, which is manufactured and used from storage tanks. Mobile Has Winter. Mobile, Ala., Dec. 24.—All records for December weather in Mobile were broken early Saturday morning when the thermometer registered 15.7 degrees above zero. The weather is clear and indications are for warmer. A negro was frozen to death in Baldwin county. Mining on Allotments Anadarko, Okla., Dec. 23.-United States Indian Agent Randlett, of the Kiowa and Comanche tribes, is sending out notices to all persons who have staked mining claims in Indian allotments that they must vacate at once or they will be ejected from Fort Sill. The action is based upon an opinion of the attorney general approved by Secretary Hitchcock which bars mining claims on Indian allotments but permits their being leased for mining purposes. Convention of Mine Workers Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 25.—John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, has issued the call for the national convention of miners in this city for January 20, and the joint conference of the mine workers and the bituminous operators in Indiana, Illinois. Pennsylvania and Ohio. The conference begins January 20 and will continue ten days. The miners' convention proper will be in session ten days and over 1,000 delegates will attend. A Gale at Foot of Rockles. Denver, Col., Dec. 27.—A terrific gale, approaching in places, the severity of a tornado, visited the foot hills along the Rocky mountains from Cheyenne to Pike's Peak. At Golden, where the storm was most severe, the old city hall building was blown down and a residence next door crushed beneath it. The occupants barely escaped with their lives. In the Boulder district, four oil derricks were destroyed and many buildings blown down and scores of chimneys toppled over. 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CONSUMPTION ```markdown ``` A) A Nac ee ee cy | ys j& Lag Gye BoE ORES ¢ COBEN ES ee / SE SS ae SSE EI ) PSE ana, Fe tN Sine LS 3 9 bya ee oS Be NG fs ES Be Sy be & ree ase ed ee Oe ee a Reds Ne ee ji i eee ‘ Po t \ es: a WS %, x % 7 <A) po gat ENS ee AG NEW YEAR'S ADVICE. ‘there !s a foe that watches Your comfort to destroy, suming shapes of evil To Interrupt your Joy: qo keep him at a distance Should be your purpose true, 9 “never trouble trouble ‘Til trouble troubles you!” Fach day he may remind you Of sorrow that’s in store; Each day with hints and shadows Perplex you more and more; put go not forth to meet him ‘As many people do, And “never trouble trouble ‘Till trouble troubles you!” “Tis time enough to worry When misery appears; otis time enough for weeping When there's excuse for tears; S$ cver at the fountain Of prayer your faith renew, ‘And “never trouble trouble ‘Till trouble troubles you!"* For they who borrow trouble Are never out of debt, O'er every fancied evil ‘They worry, fume, and fret; And if you would be happy Another course pursue, An) “never trouble trouble ‘Til trouble troubles you!” ~ Anticipating pleasure May give rellef from pain; Anticipating sorrow Is never any gain: And if you would be cheerful In mind and body, too, Then “never trouble trouble ‘Till trouble troubles you!” ai Ver PA ike : a hint iNew Years S ese sequen Present-x Estelle, Maude and May Robbins fod in the window with their heads tise together, Tam so sorry,” whispered Estelle. ‘1 so want to make mamma and jaya a New Year's present and I have ‘pent all my money—every cent.” {30 have I,” said Rosy, “and I have nt kept even a piece of ribbon or an lance of worsted.” It-is too dreadful,” Maude whisper- fi. “it that horrid Miss Croker had t insisted upon our buying those lit- fis books at the fair we would all we had plenty of money. I wonder long she 1s going to stay. She is fussy,” said Maude, “Nothing sults ¢. Sometimes she says: ‘This egg too soft, Lizzie; take it away and ing me another.’ Then Lizzie makes a face and I have to laugh.” “Weil, but Maude,” said Estelle, who the eldest, “that is wrong. The il who is hired to wait on the table ould never make faces, no matter at happens; and you must never gh at her again. I am sure Miss ker saw you this morning.” But she ts fussy,” said Ray, “and I fish she would go home.” “Mamma Mkes her,” replied Estelle. fYou know she was mamma’s teacher we and some one left her a big for- i and so she stopped teaching.” “And mamma says, too, that she is ‘ey charitable and gives heaps and taps to the poor people,” put in Ray. ‘Then I wish she had bought those Woks. herself instead of making us Sex all our money,” grumbled aude “It we had been honest and said Pkt out, “1 want all my money for = perhaps she would,” said Es- le “Tomorrow is New Year’s day. It too late to get anything now,” sigh- Ray. “It we only had some of that lovely I Miss Croker has been winding the last three days, we could knit ma some beautiful mats for her ing case. I could knit one be- dark,” said Estelle, mournfully. Could you, my dear?” said a voice behind them, The. three children turned and saw Cipker sitting in a rocking chair Vehind them. They did not how long she had been there or much she had heard, but she had large balls of brilliant colored Pe is her lap, Me ‘ite sou sure, Estelle, that you “make a mat before dark?” said Croker, looking over her spec- 4% the three blushing faces be- her. Maude and Ray answered 3 sery shyly. en.” said the lady, “sit down on the sofa and I will give you ue of these balls of wool.” “You are very kind.” said Estelle. “Thank you, Miss Croker,” said Maude. But Ray, remembering that Miss Croker must have heard her say she wished she would go home, want- ed to hide herself. However, she came out from behind the curtain and seated herself close to Estelle. Miss Croker then’ gavp’them each a crochet needle. “This blue ball is for you,” she said, placing the wool in Estelle’s lap. ‘The mauve for you,” and she dropped another ball in Maude's hands, “and the pink for little Rosy Ray.” The children laughed merrily, but at the lady’s last words their faces grew very long. “Now, girls,” “I want three mats for my dressing case at home and I know you will be de- lighted to make me a present before I go, which will be very soon now.” She looked at Ray while she spoke and then left the room. “Horrid thing!” said Ray, as the door closed. “I won't knit a mat for her. I thought she meant to give us the wool.” “It just serves us right for talking about mamma’s friend as we did,” re- plied Estelle. “We will have to knit them. Come, Ray, I'll begin yours, and Maude, don't you remember? Make a chain of three stitches and the next row plain.” They were all three fond of this kind of work and presently forgot their disappointment. The sun was just setting when Es- telle said: “There, that’s the last of the wool and my mat’s done. But just see what a big wad of paper Miss Cro- ker rolled her wool upon.” She tossed the paper under the grate and fasten- ed off her knitting neatly. “And mine’s finished,” said Maude, and here is another great roll of pa- per, and there is something ha. in it, Maude opened it slowly, laughing as she did so. A bright five dollar gold piece. “Oh, look! Just look! I wonder if Miss Croker meant to put it there!” “Iam sure I don’t know,” answer- e@ Estelle, but wait until Ray has finished her mat then we will go and ask her.” “It is done,” said Ray, “and here is another five dollar gold piece. Es- telle, you'd better get a poker and pull out that paper you threw under the grate.” Estelle soon had the paper in her hand, and sure enough, there was a third gold piece hidden away in it. “She must really intend them for us," said Ray. “I feel so ashamed because she heard me say, ‘I wish she would go home.’” While the three girls with the money in their hands and the mats in their laps were wondering what they ought to do, Miss Croker walked in, “So I see my mats are finished,” she said. “They are very pretty and I will keep them always in remembrance of my three little friends.”” Estelle held up the shining coin. “I found this in my ball,” she said. “I put it there as a little surprise for you,” replied Miss Croker, “and now I hope you can buy some small gift for your mamma and papa. Then she added, “Come, children, hurry on oF (si \ CO Bicone fi, ESE) | | arora ih ey 7 “<a AO Have > “AND THE PINK FOR LITTLE ROSY RAY.” your wraps and I will take you down town to choose your presents.”” “Never did three little girls dress in such short time. ‘Miss Croker took them to such won- derful stores and was so pleasant and kind that the three little girls never forgot that New Year's Eve. ‘The gifts that they carried home to their parents, which were selected under Miss Croker’s advice, were real- ly very pretty. MER HAPRY HOME, T hear the cold rain beating On sodden roof and Jawn; + | But the hearth-is swépt and garnished, |The curtains all undrawn; ‘The merry Yule fire mMekers, The mellow lamp-light falls On softly tinted carpets, : ‘And gayly festooned walls, Without, the night is black and shrill, ‘The homeless. winds complain: But the cheerful light of the fireside Streams far thro’ the falling raln; Down the garden, across the lawn, To the dull, deserted street, We have laid a shining pathway For the homeward wandering feet! For God hath blessed us richly ‘With health and goodly cheer: And this is the happy Christmas night— The best night of the year! And tho’ there are vacant chairs, ah me! ‘At hearth and board to-night, Their cups are filled and gariandea ‘Their places warm and bright! ‘And I sit among the children, (Too tired to fomp or tease) And over the pretty golden ring Soak eee o ae MF, p- Ne) 7; i ii Y 7 tags NY fppere OMA hs/////contees Wacral ip ter ei jeer, Narn 8 WY; | Bae, so, NAT PENA AT ay INI ANA awe ey iiss S, iy Neely Nit orem Se, 4 ee BD ak aes Of heads about my knecs~ While the night and the rain grow wild- er T watch and lsten and walt, Fora step on the shining pathway— A hand at the garden gate! For now is the holy; happy time When strife and rancor cease, And the Messenger Angel bringeth To all “Good Will and Peace!” And, oh! if his loving hand should bind Of the silver threads of rain Some strong, bright clew to lead the lost Ek sateen tes aaeiet See Welcome its responsibilities. Heavy though they may be, they but strengthen mind and muscles for the coming fray. They are the skirmishes in the battles, the campaigns that ‘make soldiers of us, and teach us how to buckle on our armor and gird our- selves for the fight. | Welcome its trials. For out of ‘them we come purified and refined, as the gold that is freed from the dross and impurities that belong to its crude and natural condition and cling to it until they are purged away. : Welcome its crosses and losses. For they but emphasize and punctuate the story of regeneration and the herole careers of those who kept straight on in th path of duty, never hesitating, never turning aside, never holding back thelr hands from doing that “next thing” that/the faithful look upon as the point gained in the daily warfare of life. Welcome its sorrows and bereave- ments. They teach us to look upon this world as not our permanent abid- ing place, but tha’ we have a house not made with hands eternal in the Heavens, whither our loved ones have gone before, and from the windows of which they are beckoning to us to come up higher—Rev. John Hall, UNHAPPY NEW YEAR'S DAY. @ het AYA St i iV. hoe 2) on S 1D ppex cet NARS BEI 11 N Sa, st { Wee AAA | Dog IGE < . be Ke , ; i WOU AVE AW we Y SP d AY a Mrs. F. (petulantly)—“You never kiss me now.” Mr. F.—“The idea of a woman of your age wanting to be kissed. One would think you were.a girl of 18.” Mrs. F. (suspiciously)—“What do you know about girls of 18?” Mr. F.—“Why, my dear, weren't you 18 once yourself?” ‘ aol ee reel, ‘Welcome the New Year's spirit. It comes with the hope-day, the day upon which we all like to put behind us all of our past misdeeds and misfor- tunes; to turn the traditional new leaf; to start all over again, and see if out of our many times unhappy and unfortunate environment, we cannot build something more creditable to ourselves, more satisfactory to our Maker and more worthy to be record- ed in the great ledgers wherein debit and credit are kept by unprejudiced hands.—H. 8. C. Bestow Happiness. In the year just dawning take note of the good things as well as the ill. I have heard it told of a bright old lady that all her life she kept a book she called her “pleasure book,” and that she always found, on looking over {t at each year's end that no day had passed without carrying in its train some little mite of happiness—St. Louis Rep'blic. THE TIME-TO LAUGH. a THe ‘SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. = ‘Stenographer Easily Corrects i| Slight Mistake—Phitosophy Not Always a Tower of streazth—Borrowed Wit tictsms. HES LITTLE OVERSIGHT. A certain lawyer employs a stenog- rapher who has the most wonderful collars and the most’ elaborate pompa- dour in all the business world. She has a personal theory of punctuation and her spelling is;marked with ap engaging originality, but she’s sc even-tempered that,only an absurdly carping person would take notice of such eccentricities. One day she laid before her employer a neatly typed letter to a southern correspondent. Be- fore signing. it he-glanced over it. “See here,” he said, “you've spellec sugar ‘suggar.’” The typewriter glanced at the shee\ and smiled. “Dear me,” said she, “how careless of me! Why, I've left out the ‘h.’” ; BER SUCCESSFUL ScHEWE., “Tt seems to me,” he remarked casu ally, ‘that you have succeeded in cut- ting down the household expenses 9 little recently.” “Yes,” she replied, “I am saving something on the wages of the servant You see I made a rule that the value of everything she broke should be de- ducted from her wages, and as matters now stand she will have to work fou weeks for nothing to clear up her in: debtedness.”"—Chicago Post. WAS Nor. Li Hung Chang visited Philadelphia on Sept. 3, 1896, when Charles F, War. wick was mayor. The procession started down Broad street. It was soon after this that Mayor Warwick pointing to the crowds which lined the streets, said: “Your Excellency, Philadelphia is famous for its beautiful women.” Li was quiet a few minutes and ther made the famous reply: “I have not seen’ any yet.” THOUGHT BE. WAS SAFE. Frank's grandmother had some fruit spread out in her yard to dry, and the boy couldn't resist the temptation te take som? of it. A neighdor saw him and told his grandmother, who called the young man up for a lecture. “Why, nobody saw me take it,” said Frank. “Nobody saw you?” said the old lady. “Well, I suppose God saw me, but ] didn’t think he'd tell you about it.” SOME MEN ARE STUPID. She—If you could have one wish, George, what would it be? He—It would be that—that—that— O, it I only dared tell you what it would be. She—Oh, please go on. Do tell me. He—I dare not, but, O, if I only could. She—Well, why don’t you? What do you suppose I brought the wishing subject up for? PHILosornx. és) 67 come i ee a Se va) ae / d A _— Ww rape piel» PO Bun <i ee om Prof. Ironwill—You are mistaken You are not suffering, you i, .&e S “y jy > < . eR mV sb y i : 4h) “Q-o-only imagine you are!!!" ‘See Harry (hesitatingly)—Miss Mabel, 1 —ah—have someting most important to ask you. May—I—that— Mabel (encouragingly)—What is it, Harry? Harry—May I—Mabel, would you be willing to have our names printed in the papers .with.a hyphen between them? Wouldn's Risk His Own. 5 “Now,” said the guide, “we'll be ready 10 start as soon as I can borrow a dog.” “Why,” exclaimed the amateur sportsman, “what's the matter with your own dogs?” “They're too valuable.” R tie ! eception! The Wichita Searchlight, PEERLESS HALL, Monday Night, Dee. 80. - Program - ; | 1- Overture by the Orchestro. ie Address Lieut. W. A. Bett's, 2- Vocal Selo by Miss M. Andrews./8- Recitation Mies B. 0. Miller. 3. Paper by Mr. Jno. E. Lewis. i Address Hon. 0. G. Eckstien, 4. Address Judge Thos. C. Wilson.|10- Recitation Miss Fannie Moten. 5- Vocal Solo by Mr. G. W. White./11- Vocal Solo Stewart Waters. BAND 12- Komi-Kal Sayings by - Cornet Duett Hickerson and Fisher. Profs. Fisher and Buford. BAND : Music By Clark -Chinneth Orchestra | ar — AND— Wichita’s Colored Band | Admission 10cts. 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Liberal Salary Paid. as ee We appreceate the promptness with which our readers pay up their subscription to our paper. , The Tabernacle Baptist chureh had the Christmas tree exercises ‘Thureday night. A good, jolly crowd were present, and the little and big were made happy by receiving nice presents, ‘A woman may bo able to keep a se- eret, but she can’t disguise the fact that she is keeping it. ‘An old bachelor says there is prob- @ly nothing dearer to a husband than his wife—except her clothes. ‘The difference between a country youth and a city youth is that the former wants to know everything and the latter thinks he knows everything. ‘When you see a man trying to con. vince his shadow that it’s improper to follow a gentleman, it's a sign that ‘Mrs, Nation’s mission $s yet in its in- fancy. Tomorrow “Will be” or “In”? ‘A dispute over the question whether you should say “To-morrow will be Thursday” or “To-morrow is Thars- day” % needless, for either expression Is allowable. “To-morrow will be Thursday” means that, looking for- ward from to-day, as the point of view, ythe speaker thinks of to-morrow as a future time, and says of it that it “will be” Thursday; “to-morrow is Thurs- day” means that, without any refer- ence to to-day, the speaker thinks of a certain day as “to-morrow,” and says of it that it “is” Thursday.—Elizabeth S. Withey in the Ladies’ Home Jour- nal. Rough Country Bike. A major in a Scoteh regiment after four years of patient industry has at length succeeded in producing a fold- ing bleycle for rough country use, which is said to stand the severest of tests. The principle of the invention is a detachable handlebar, front wheel, and saddle. These are strapped se- eurely to the back wheel, the whole machine in its dissembled form being suspended upon the back of the rider by means of straps passing over his yhoulders. THE SEARCHLIGHT. Entered the Post-Office at Wichita, Kansas as Second Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 110NOR H MAIN ST. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: IN ADVANCE. On year, by mail ..... 61 68 By mail ..... 61 68 Three months, by mail ..... 65 Advertising rates made known on application. [All matters to be published must reach this office not later than Tuesday, to reach publication in the current issue.] correspondents and agents wanted everywhere. Write us for terms. All matters sent to "The Searchlight" for publication must be signed by the party or parties writing. OUR SAY. As this is the last issue of our paper in the year 1901, we wish to take this opportunity to thank our many friends and patrons who have so kindly extended us their aid during the year now drawing to a close. We are truly grateful for the many kind acts shown us in the past, and we solicit from our friends a continuation of their favor during the year which will soon be ushered in. During the year now drawing to a peedy close, we had but one object, one aim in view, and that was, to give our readers a clean, wholesome newsy paper, published regularly. How well we have carried out our object and aim, you may be the judge. Our object for the future shall be the same as that of the past and in our efforts to carry them out we most sincerely ask your hearty co-operation. We desire to come closer and closer to the homes and hearts of our reader, we wish to have them feel a deeper interest in the work for humanity and our race which we are irying to accomplish. We desire to meet our friends, face to face before the close of the old year; we have, therefore set apart Monday night, Dec. 30th. as the time and Peerless Hall as the place, when and where we will be pleased to meet our friends. On that date and at that place we will tender a Reception to You. The hall will be divided in three [3] big parlors; on the North Side will be the young people's parlor; on the South Side will be the married people's parlor; while the West Side will be the Entertainer's parlor and The Searchlight's Reception parlor. Edgar S. McClry, Nelson A. Miles and Wm. Jenkins can testify as to who is president of these United States.. They know, Wichita's City Officials can't be beat. For competency, businee tact business ability and sound governmental policy, Wichita leads, all others follow. The Republican party in Wichita and Sedgwick county were never in better shape to win than now. If they put up good, straightforward men they can and will land every man in 1902. Those narrow backed, selfish and tightfisted men ought to be kept off. 'Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise." The turkies will be glad when the holidays are over. $ \ddagger = \dagger $ As WE GET It, So WE GIVE It. $ \ddagger = \ddagger $ Chief A. G. Walden left Sunday for Kansas City on business and returned Wednesday. Toas lodge No.10 held the installation of their officers for the ensuing term beginning Jan. 1st. 1902. Those installed were: W. N. Miller, Chanc. Com. Pete J. Coleman, Vice Chan. S. W. Fleming, Master of Works. Rev. B. Morrio, Prelate. J. H. Phelps, Master of Finance. Gco. Daniels, Master of Excheq'r. Dr. E. Harrison, K. of R. & S. Albert Buford, Master at Arms. J. H. McBride, Inner Guard. Anthony Hockett, Outer Guard. The lodge will meet in Special Session on Wednesday night, Jan. 1st. in order to wind up the unfinished business of the term. All Knights are requested to be on hand as matters of interest to all will be discussed. Meeting opens 7:30 prompt. Thomas Parks, Maylon Hall and Misses Betty May and Verna Hall, left Tuesday for Ft. Scott where they spent their Xmas. They had a most enjoyable time. The Xmas tree at the Second Baptist church and the Xmas tree at the A.M.E. church were the center of attraction Tuesday night. Both churches were well patronized the people went from one church to the other and the whole neighborhood was filled with merry Xmas laughter. Both churches were artistically, beautifully and tastefully decorated. The weather was ideal and many took advantage of it. Remember to come to the Big Reception at Peerless Hall Monday night, Dec. 30. A fine time Sure. A Quiet Wedding. Mr. H. L. Neeley aud Mrs. Fannie Wilson were quietly united in marriage on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th. So quiet was the wedding that even the vigilant and close observing reporters for The Searchlight, who is always on the lookout for the happenings of the week, failed to learn until it was too late for our last week's issue. Mr. Neeley is one of our most promising young colored men, and had bought a home and had it comfortably furnished for his bride. He owns a beautiful home at 1241 Blaine Ave. For several years Mr. Neeley has held the responsible position as butler at the Commercial Club on N. Topeka ave The Searchlight extends to Mr. and Mrs. Neely its most sincere wish for a long, happy and most prosperous married life. The Reception at Peerlee Hall on Monday night, Dec. 30th, promises to be one of the Social events of the season. One of the star parts of the evening will be an address by our Probate Judge Thos. C. Wilson, our friend Hon. Otto G. Ecstien and our friend Lieut. W. A. Bettis; beside there will be a good Literary program rendered; the famous and widely known Clark - Chinneth Orchestra will render some of their sweet mnsic; while Wlchita's Colored Band will give one of their upto-date Band Concerts. The Search- THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY DECEMBER, 28 1901 light will give each person a Souvinier badge absolutely free. You can have a most enjoyable evening. Admission only 10 cents. A Christmas Fete. The Christmas at the A. M. E. church on Dec. 24, was a grand af fair. The church was beautifully decorated and arranged in booths to dispose of holiday wares and refreshments. The tree for the little people was laden with gifts and was doubtless a source of joy to all. The fete booths were continued on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and proved quite a profitable attraction for holiday week. Two young girls, about 15 and 16 years of age, were found fighting on the corner of Water and Elm streets, Tuesday night. Say, girls, you must not let such happen again; especially among young people of your age. We are ashamed of you. Ben H. Downing has moved from his home at 329 N. Wichita, where he has lived for many years, to his new home at 614 Waco. Mr. Downing is clerk at the police station, and one of the pioneers of Sedgwick county. Toas Lodge No. 10, held a big initiation last Monday night. The boys were in good trim to do the right thing by all the candidates and they did not fail in that particular. Every candidate is a witness to the fact that there was an initiation and that he was "in it." There was one candidate for Herculean No. 20, Arthur Webtser by name, who went through "like a man." Then there was John W. Hall; he was lucky, but however, he knew a thing or two before the winding up. But say! Alonzo Miller, he was a caution. He was what the big goat liked. He bucked and hawed and pawed, but ah, no! Mr. Goat had him and that settled it. Alonzo can tell you all about it. Well, well, well! John Davis has a sad, sad tale to tell, and what's more, he wanted to tell it then but he wasn't given the ghost of a show. Gilbert Hockett made a plea, "but who pleadeth then and wins?" None. So it was with Gilbert, his pleas were of course set to ought. Then some one mentioned Robert Garrett. He felt safe because his "big brother Frank" was there; but Frank was not in a position to do but to help to do, and so it was done. After the initiation a nice lunch was aerved. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ed F. Thomas will deeply regret to learn of the death of their infant baby last Tuesday night. The baby was less han six months old. The Sesrehlight extends to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas our sympathies at their loss Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Banks contemplate moving to Kan. City to live shortly after Jan. 1st. Their many friends will regret to see them leave our city; and will wish them a speedy return and a prosperous time during their so-journ in their new home. In Atlanta, Ga., there is much comment over the action of several prominent white people of Smith ville, in dining at the table of Charlie Mitchell, a wealthy Negro plant er near that place. He is the owner and operator of a large farm and displays unusual sagacity in the marketing of his crops. He decided to entertain some of his prominent white friends and invited Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Thompson, W. W. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Milton A Smith, Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Howel MeAfee, J. B. Edwards and D. W. J Clark. Mitchell did not sit at the tab with with his gyests, but superin tended the work of the waiters, whom he ha. imported for the oca sion. KINGLY Was The Dinner Served By Mr. and Mrs I J Porter Christmas Day One of the most enjoyable, well cooked, sumptuous and kingly Christmas dinners we ever helped to destroy, we had the great pleasure of attending at the cozy and beautifully furnished residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ike J. Porter, 1459 Sherwood avenue on Xmas day. We were certainly royally entertained and most plentifully fed. The guests began arriving about 2 o'clock and were ushered into the perlor by Mrs. Porter, where they witnessed the new Brussells carpet, which Mr. Porter had bought and presented to Mrs. Porter as a Christmas present. The carpet is beauty, and is a combination of the fine art of the carpet maker, and is made of the most expensive material to be found. There also was the fine mahogany rockers presented to Mr. Porter by Mrs. Porter as an Xmas present. The table was laden with all the delicacies of the season. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. A Fox and two daghters; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chinneth and son; Mrs. J. C. Coffee; Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Miller; Mr. G. L Scott and Miss B. O. Miller. Every one had a nice time and ate to their hearts' content. Wichita Trunk Factory, MANUFACTURERS OF Sample Trunks and Cases 507 East Douglas Phone 267. Dr. Claude G. Baker, DENTIST DENTAL PARLORS Up Stairs Nextto Eagle Office Searchlight $1.00 Joseph Whitted, son of our friend Wm. E. Whitted, arrived in the city last Thursday from Chicago, to spend the holidays with his parents and friends. Mr. Whitted has been living in Chicago for a number of years and his many friends here were proud to see him. 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It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening hair of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never falls to keep the hair straight. It is suitable for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of Ozonized Ox Marrow is that it can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the perfect preparation for anybody to produce a preparation equal to full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three personal or express charges. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. For a Good,First-Class Shave Fisher's shop Up to Date Hair Cut & Shampoos. 638½ E. Douglass Ave., Burl Fisher. Prop. WN Miller, Attorney at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Practices in all the Courts of Kansas and Missouri. No.239 N.Main street. Wichita. Kans. --- Iola News. Rev. Young, left for Kansas City for official bnusiness with the Bishop before he sails for Africa. Mrs. Fannie Field went to Muskogee, last week, to prove up her head metes. The Ex-slave meeting, was held on Thursday, last Dec. 19th by song and prayer by Rev. T. W. Green, an add by Mr. Wheeler, instruction were given by Mr. Henry Cooper, of importance relative to letters and plans just received from general head quarters. The meeting was called one of the best of ex-slave meetings, ever held. Sixteen members joined and we have the prospect of twice as many for the meeting 1st Monday, in January. Rev. T. W. Green, and family, were in Iola, several days last week they left Monday, over the Mo. Pac. The work on the 2nd Baptist Church, is all completed and a handsome church can be found for consideration. The 2nd Baptist church will have a Santa Claus Christmas eye. instead of a tree. The Select Grocery, has sold out to Joshua Butler, of this city. Our new subscribers are A.Grubb Ed Mc. Coy, Elden Simons, Wm. Garrett, Ada Reed, Lizzie Good, A. J. Johnson, George Tawater, Abe Bently, J. E. Manuel, Annie Goodman, Hattie Bland, Ed Bradshaw, Rhuben Richardson, and Tom Stovall, are subcribers to the Searchlight. What is the matter with Emporia? We liked the news of last week very much. Rev. T. W. Green, held his regular appointment last Sunday. A Fine Dinner. Among the many Christmas dinners given Wednesday afternoon, none could have been more enjoyable then that given by Mr and Mrs C R Steward at their home on Walnut street. An excellent dinner was served, consisting of roast turkey, mashed and sweet potatoes, 'possum, corn, salads, fried shrimps coffee, cakes and ices. After disposing of such a bountiful repast, the guests indulged in further sociabilities until late in the afternoon, and then expressed deep regrets that Christmas doesn't come twice a year. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Sam W. Jones, Mr and Mrs J. W. Hall, Rev and Mrs Terrill, Mr and Mrs W. J. Gibbs, Mr and Mrs L. C. Hilbert, Mr and Mrs Joe Patterson, Mr aud Mrs W. Barker, Mrs Thos. Adams, Mrs Tom Cox, Miss B. O. Miller, Mrs A. Howard, Mrs Jno. Covington, Mrs Ed. Landrum, Mr Charles Shoots. At the Churches The Second Baptist church will hold their last rally Lord's Day, Dec. 29th. The pastor aims to get money enough to pay every cent obligation against the church. Special Services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Instead of preaching a Literary program will be had Services at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday. Srservices at the Tabernanle Baptist church Sunday. THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT, SATURDAY; DECEMBER 28 Go to the Reception Monday night B.F. McLean. Lumber Dealer Wichita, Kansas. Yards at Wichita, Kas., Clearwater, Kas., Peck Kas., Cheney, Kas, Xmas Gifts These Gifts Came Under the Observation of the reporters of The Searchlight. G. H. Young presented his wife a $50.00 Steel range as a Christmas present. Errand K. Knox presented Miss Fannie Collins a fine ladies gold watch and a parlor lamp as a Christmas present. Mrs. Alpha Slater was presented a full set of Chinaware by her brother Mr. Pendleton, for Christmas. Mrs. I. J. Porter was presented a fine Brussells carpet for Christmas by her husband. Mr. Porter received a nice rocking chair. J. E. Lewis received a fine gentleman's traveling case. Miss Rosa Dunn received a ladies gold necklace chain. Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Frazier got so many nice present enumeration is omitted. Rev. A. C. Terrill and wife were nicely remembered. Mrs. W. N. Miller received a new cook stove. Rev. H. V. Plummer and wife received many handsome presents. Miss Bessie Bartlett, presented Mr. Charlie Price, a very handsome box of writing paper. The daughters of the Wichita Tabernacle, No. 34, met at the residence of the V. P., Mrs. Lee Anderson, on Topeka avenue, Thursday afternoon. The occasion was a social one and was led by the C. P., Mrs. W, N. Miller, in honor of the out-of-town visitors Mrs, Robert Davis. of Kingman and Mrs. Ophelia Miler. They were entertained with music. after which an elaborate luncheon was served. Mrs. Mary E. Jones is on the sick list. The children's concert at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, was quite a success, H.C. DUNBAR, PIONEER UNDERTAKER. 235 North Main Street When in need of Groceries do not forget that you can always get the Best at the Lowest prices at KERNAN'S 1102 E Do. ave. 'Phone 357 J. H. WILDIN, FOR Candies 820 East Douglas Ave. Kingman The Chritrmas entertainment given by the Methodist church Sunday School was wholly a success and every one who attended had a very enjoyable time. An inieresting program was rendered and all who took part did well. Chas. Floyd and Jas. Morris spant Sunday in Pratt. Miss Laura Porter left Tuesday for her home in Hannibal, Mo. after spending several weeks here visiting Mrs. Martin still on sick list. Mrs. Robt. Davis left Thursday to spend a few weeks visiting in Wichita. WANTED A writing desk that willl write call up, "Fish" Jno. E. Lewis, G. C, left Thursday eve. for Ankansas City to attend a big entertainment given by the Knights of Pythias boys at that place. John will make the speech of his life that night. Wich ita K of P boys would like to have been there. Mrs. Robt. Davis came up from Kingman Thursday afternoon to visit Mrs. W. N. Miller. Mrs. Miller was very proud to see her friend. Mrs. Davis presented Mrs Miller with a $5.00 bill as a Xmas present. TO THE PUBLIC: I desire to state that the colored man who calls himself Willie Wilson or Prince Metley, and who claims to be a wealthy relative of mine, is not related to me at all, that I know any thing about. And I think I know all my relatives Dr E Harrison. Arkansas City, Miss Fannie Andrews, is in the city to spend the Christmas, with her parents Mr. P. B Andrews. The members of the A. M. E. Sabbath School loaded a Xmas cross with gifts of all kinds Tues. eve. Dec. 24th for their Pastor and friends. Every one present report it as being an enjoyable affair. Albert-Hayter, and his three small childrens, spent Xmas in Lawrence Kansas. The Baptist sabbath school scholars, filled a Christmas house, with presents for their pastor, teachers, and friends, Tues. eve. at the 2rd Baptist church, all preasnt report a fine time. W. O. Logan, who has been quite ill is able to be out again. The following young ladies spent Christmas in Windfield, Missies B-Jones, Jessie, Marshall, Myrtle De-Lano, and Cappie Toms. Miss Maude Pettit, and her friend D. North of Windfield, spent Xmas at Perry, and Oklahoma city O. T. Miss. Maria Williams. of this city and John Soloman, of Fredonia Kas were united in marriage Sunday eve. Dec. 22rd at'the home of the brides parents by Rev. G. F. Brown Pastor of the A. M. E. Church. Wichita - Business Holiday Suits. We are now prepared to turn out your holiday Suits or Trousers at short notice Our store is equal to the largest Tailoring House in the city. Our Prices, Workmanship and Fit defies competition. THE PEERLES 508 East Douglas F.M.Jaque Special Prices made on Furniture Either or Call in whether you buy or not. ing goods and giving F.M.Jaques & Co., THE PEERLESS TAILOR 508 East DouglasAvenue. F.M.Jaques & Co. prices made on Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, and Either cash or easy payment whether you buy or not. we take pleasure in ing goods and giving you prices. Jaques & Co., 243 N.Ma THE PEERLESS TAILOR 508 East DouglasAvenue. F.M.Jaques & Co., Special Prices made on Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, and Matting Either cash or easy payments. Call in whether you buy or not. we take pleasure in show- ing goods and giving you prices. F.M.Jaques & Co., 243 N.Main St. ARE YOU DEAF? ANY HEAD NOISES ALL CASES OF DEAFNESS OR HA ARE NOW O by our new invention. 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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 shipmedt 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 M ANY HEAD NOISES? Different Kinds of Ivory. Different Kinds of Ivory. To-day nothing but elephant ivory is used in fine carving. In the past there was walrus, narwhal, nylghau and mammoth. Tusks vary from ten feet long, weighing 200 pounds, to smaller ones, and the price is about $6 a pound. Narwhal ivory is unlimited in supply, owing to the discovery of large quantities in the arctic regions, where for untold years it has been preserved in the ice. It is of no use for fine ivory carving, but is used in all inferior types of work, such as low- pressed umbrellas and stick handles, been chessmen, frames, etc. No Golf for Berliners. The Berliners do not play golf. There is a golf links near the city with a clubhouse, but it is not patronized by the natives and is left for the exclusive use of foreigners—"mostly elderly Englishmen," one of them told me. W. E. Curtis in Chicago Record-Her- Her Elysium. In a tiny island called Minikol, off the southern coast of India, a most peculiar state of society exists, for woman is lord of all she surveys. The wife is the recognized head of the house. She owns it and everything in it, while anything that her husband, who works very hard, can earn goes to increase her wealth. Her husband belongs to her, too, and when she marries him she gives him her name instead of taking his. Leaning Towers Are Safe. Bologna's two square leaning towers, the Garisenda and the Asinelli, which are more startling than the tower of Pisa, are safe. A rumor was started that they showed signs of weakening, but a commission of engineers pronounced them as solid as ever. The Asinelli tower is 315 feet high and was built in 1109. The Garisenda was built a year later, and was originally taller, but is now only 153 feet high. Its inclination, however, is greater than that of the other tower. Gulls in London Parks As the winter advances the gulls come up the Thames in great numbers in search of food. They have already invaded the parks, much to the alarm of the ducks, who find to their cost that these hungry intruders rob them unmercifully. In St. James' Park there are hundreds of these waifs. From the bridge which crosses the lake they may be seen floating on the water or circling overhead, uttering plaintive screams as they dart about in search of food.—Pall Mall Gazette. A Good Way to Begin 1902 A Good Way to Begin the Hood Clean the germs, purify the blood and regulate the Liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels with the Herb medicine, Gar- field Tea, thus insuring happiness and health for the New Year. A soft answer may turn away wrath but never a book agent. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, soften the gums, reduce in- fammation, allays pain, cure swollen colic. See a lotto. People who make a boast of their honesty will bear watch. THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality-15 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. Some people only tell the truth when they want to shame the devil. FITS Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after 1st dose. Do Great Great New Restore. FOR SEEK $2.00 trial bottle and treat. FOR FREE $8.00 trial bottle and treat. R. E. H. KLARK, Ltd., 931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Tall Hat Induces Baldness. A London writer claims that the tail hat induces baldness and creates a liability to insanity. Baldness, which is so universal in what are called the upper classes, in contrast to the hair-cropped scalp of the poorer, is mainly due to the tail hat. Graduate In Blanket Costume. Anna Parker Cox, daughter of Quannah Parker, the noted Comanche Indian statesman, who is married to a white man, has donned her blanket and taken up wild reservation life again. She is a graduate of the Carlisle Indian school. Squirrels Nesting in Church Chimney. Sexton Davis of the Congregational church, at Winter Park, Fla., met with an unexpected difficulty when he made the first fire of the season in the church a few days ago. The chimney would Lot "draw," and the cause was found to be a large squirrel's nest, or a series of nests, in the top of the structure. The opening was found completely closed with squirrel-nest material to the depth of four feet from the top.—Florida Times-Union and Citizen. A Blacksmith's Story. Goodland, Kans., Dec. 23.—N. E. Albertson, a local blacksmith, had almost decided to give up his shop altogether on account of Rheumatism which had crippled him so that at times he could not use his hammer. His shoulders and arms were so sore that he couldn't sleep at night. He had suffered for years, but was gradually getting worse, till at last he had about made up his mind to give up. But just then he heard of some wonderful cures of Rheumatism by Dodd's Kidney Pills and thought he would try for a cure once more. They cured him completely and he has not a trace of Rheumatism left. The shop will not be given up and Mr. Albertson may be seen there any day hard at work as if nothing had ever alled him. greatest tobacco combination even formed is called the Universal Tobacco Company, capital $75,000,000. It wants to be independent and the field of its operation is Great Britain and Europe. EXCITED ABOUT BUFFALO. Given a Bull Killed by Accident They Imagine Herds. Guthrie. Ok., Dec. 27.—The Pawnee Indians are on the warpath. One buffalo bull was so injured in transfer from the Santa Fe stockyards to Pawnee Bill's ranch, south of town, that he had to be killed. The meat was given by Major Lillie to the Indians for a buffalo dance. The Indians have been dancing and powwowing ever since. They claim the vast herds of buffalo are coming back to this country, and many Indians have notified the white leseses to vacate their ranches at once, as they wish to lay the fences low, so the buffalo will have full sway of the country. The white people in the remote parts of the reservation are coming into Pawnee, and report the Indians are acting in a threatening manner towards them. Pawnee Bill has placed mounted guards around his buffalo ranch, as the Indians are camping in the timber west of there, and in sight of the herd, and from their suspicious actions he thinks they intend to liberate the herd and perhaps kill them. Receiver For Hall Company. Receiver For Hall Company. 'Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 25.—A receiver has been appointed for the Farmers' Mutual Hail insurance company, which was incorporated January 21, 1901, to insure crops against damage from hail on the mutual assessment plan. While the company was incorporated in Missouri and had offices here it operated in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana and Colorado. The company did more than $2,000,000 worth of business more than $2,000,000 worth of business with heavy losses in Colorado and South Dakota, with the shortage of crops, are the stated causes of failure. Presbyterian Colleges. Chicago, Dec. 24.—The Presbyterian College union of the middle west is formed here for the purpose of promoting the efficiency of church education. Fourteen Presbyterian colleges were represented. The officers elected were: President, Dr. William P. Kane of Wabash college; vice president, F. W. Hinitt of Parsons college; corresponding secretary, President Jno. H. MacCracken of Westminster college; recording secretary, President C. H. French of Huron college; treasurer, President James Wallace of MacAlester college. Ohlo Short on Coal. Lima, O., Dec. 26.—There has not been a pound of soft or hard coal in this city for about a week. The fuel famine is unprecedented and there is no sign of relief. Wood has gone as high as ten dollars a cord and hundreds of people walk miles into the country to meet wagons coming into the city to make purchases before others can get to them. Railroads report thousands of carloads of coal between this city and Cincinnati waiting to be moved. Wants a Newspaper. Topeka, Dec. 27.—H. G. Rising of Kentucky, who laid out the first rural delivery routes in Kansas, has quit the service and is now looking for a newspaper opening. He was cited to the Atchison field and went there to investigate it, but the proposition did not look good to him and he has decided to go to some of the Mississippi valley states and locate. Peru Versus Bolivia. Lima, Peru, Dec. 27.—Advices from La Paz (capital of Bolivia) say congress closed without sanctioning the treaty of arbitration in the matter of the controversy regarding the boundary between Peru and Bolivia, but that secret sessions of congress sanctioned the contract with a Bolivian company formed in London for the leasing of territory in Acre. For the Fort Smith & Western. Fort Smith, Ark., Dec. 23.—A mortgage of five million dollars to secure the issue of bonds to build the Fort Smith & Western-railroad from here to Guthrie has been filed here, executed by President George Hayden and Secretary A. C. Dustin in favor of the Mercantile Trust company of New York. Of the bonds, representing three-quarter million dollars, are to be delivered ta President Hayden without restrictions. The remainder is to be used for construction. Japan's Commerce. Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 25.—Japanese advices state that the Japan Mill Steamship Co., has decided to build in Japanese shipyards sixteen steamers between now and 1907, to augment its great fleet now running to America, Australia, Loudon and up and down the Asiatic coast. The decision was reached to build them thus early so that the company may be prepared to meet the growing competition offered by new steamers of other lines running to the Orient. Roosevelt as Santa Claus New York, Dec. 27.—Miss Sarah Provost, a teacher at the small district school at Cove Neck, L. I., near Oyster Bay, President Roosevelt's home, received a generous check from the president. The check was to be used for the purchase of Christmas presents for her pupils. Mr. Roosevelt's children formerly attended the Cove Neck school and before he become governor it was his custom every year to play Santa Claus and present gifts to all the pupils, in person. Why Syrup of Figs the best family laxative It is excellent for ladies It is convenient for busin It is perfectly safe under It is used by millions of It stands highest, as a la If you use it you have th produces. It is convenient for busi- It is perfectly safe under- It is used by millions of It stands highest, as a la- If you use it you have th produces. The golf player who gets lost is anx- ious to locate the missing link. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.—J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. The wigmaker is a locksmsth that love never laughs at. DON'T FORGET DON'T FORGET A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Many a man who is color blind is capable of feeling blue. What is the use of employing some one to do your dyeing for you. If you use PUTNAM FADELLESS DYES you can do it just as well as a professional. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package. The depth of an injury depends in a measure upon the sympathy it excites. THE C., B. I. & P. B. B. By January 1st the Rock Island expects to be able to open for business its southwestern extension to El Paso, Tex. This line, in connection with the Southern Pacific and the Mexican Central railroads, will give the Rock Island the shortest line both to Southern California and the City of Mexico, and make it a dangerous competitor of the Santa Fe. It took just one year to construct the 546 miles of the new extension from Liberal, Kan., to El Paso, Tex. For the purpose of complying with the Texas law that every railroad within that state shall have state operating headquarters and also for general construction facilities and convenience, the new road was placed under the charters of five different railroad corporations, viz.: The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific proper, the Chicago, Rock Island & Mexico, the Chicago, Rock Island & El Paso, the Rock Island & El Paso, and the El Paso & Northeastern. The road from Liberal to Santa Rosa, N. M., a distance of 272 miles, was placed under direct Rock Island construction, with J. H. Conlen, vice president of the Chicago, Rock Island & Mexico, as Chief Engineer and General Manager, while from Santa Rosa to Carrizozo, a distance of 130 miles, the construction work was given to the El Paso & Northeastern, which already had a constructed line from El Paso to Carrizozo. The road from Liberal to Carrizozo will be equipped with eighty-pound steel rails, oak or pitch pine ties, and modern ballast. Depot, side tracks, switches, station houses, yardings, water tanks, and Western Union telegraph lines have all kept pace with actual road building, and when the road is opened by the first of next year it will be in as perfect condition as any of the lines of the Rock Island system that have been in service for years. In connection with the Rock Island-El Paso line is the new thirty-mile railroad which is to develop the immense Dawson coal fields, owned by the Rock Island, on the Beaulieu and Miranda grant, in the northern part of Colfax county, N. M. This road will leave the main Rock Island rails at or near Liberal station, twenty miles southwest of the Canadian river crossing, and run through the New Mexican counties of San Miguel, Mora and Colfax. This branch will be completed by May 15, 1902. The coal is to feed the southeastern portion of the Rock Island-El Paso line, and probably will largely supply the Southern Pacific railroad, in addition to a heavy domestic custom in that section of the country. The completion of the El Paso line will give the Rock Island a route of 222 miles shorter between Kansas City and El Paso than that of the Santa Fe between the same points, together with a saving of fifteen hours of time, the latter fact being largely due to the favorable alignment and maximum 1 per cent grade of the new Rock Island line. In connection with the Southern Pacific, the Rock Island will have a shorter line from Chicago to Los Angeles than will the Santa Fe. The construction cost of the Rock Island-El Paso line will approximate $7,000,000, an average of about $15,000 per mile.—Chicago Tribune. --- ```markdown ``` NEW BOOK ON THE GRAND CANYON. The Santa Fe has in preparation, to be published some time in December, a new and magnificent book on the Grand Canyon of Arizona. The publication comes at a fitting time, as travel to the Canyon has greatly increased since the opening of the new railroad to the Rim, and a commodious Harvey hotel is in process of erection at the head of Bright Angel Trail. The book will commemorate these events of vast importance in that land of silence—and will be worthy of its theme if the ablest pens in America can make it so. It will be handsomely illustrated, and will contain about 128 pages of matter. Among the authors represented—most of whom wrote contributions especially for this work—may be mentioned; Hamin Garland, the distinguished author of "The Eagle's Heart" and other popular books; Charles F. Lummis, editor of "Out West," and the chosen propet of Abdolben; David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University; John L. 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She knew she ought to reply, but she only looked at him. As a matter of fact, she couldn't think of anything hot enough to suit her.—Chicago Post. Had to Suffer in Silence. Tammany Politician (arranging for music at political meeting)—Isn't that a big price? You may not have to play half a dozen times during the whole evening. Brass Band Leader—But, my dear slr, we have to sit there and listen to the speeches. OH! THESE Carter—How do you know that you with me? Eddie (aged six)—Well, I heard he dying all winter to have you break t The Real Peril. Sympathizing Friend—It must be a terrible thing to have one's boy so far away from home and to feel that his life is in danger every day. I can imagine just how it must seem to you. Tearful Mother—Oh, it is not the son that's in the Philippines I'm so uneasy about. It's Dickey. He has joined the college football team. Perhaps. "The lady who writes the 'Advice for the Afflicted' says that the best way to cure a cold is to grease the heels," remarked the snake editor. "Of course," opined the automobile editor, "she meant to advise the use of a healing ointment."—Baltimore American. Not to Be Expected. Mrs. Spatts (nee Getrox)—You're a perfect brute! I actually believe you married me simply because of my money. Mr. Spatts—Well, my dear, you'd hardly expect a man to take such an important step without some reason. Why He Wanted to Know. Dr. A.—Why do you always make such particular inquiries as to what your patient eats? Does that assist you in your diagnosis? Dr. B—Not much; but it enables you to ascertain their social position and arrange my fees accordingly. Biological. "Mother is always telling me not to holt my food," said a small boy, "and now she has gone and bolted the cupboard that has got all the victuals." TOM BARCLAY "My son is a poet, Hiram. He dun wrote one o' th' greatest' pomes on 'vice ye ever read." "My son is a poet, Hiram. He dun wrote one o' th' greatest' pomes on 'vice ye ever read." THE NEAREST GUESS. THE WORK OF GUESS! Tom—How is it that you got the highest mark in Natural History when you answered that a quadrupel had three legs? Disk: Because all the other boys said two legs The cashier and the floorwalker were talking to kill time. "Football must be an awful tiring game," said the cashier. "Oh, I don't know," replied the floorwalker; "they're not on their feet all the time, you know." Her Mind at Ease. Tramp—Please, mum, I haven't a friend or a relative in the world. Housekeeper—Well, I'm glad there's no one to worry over you in case you get hurt. Here, Tige! ```markdown ``` Twins Unreasonable. In the Westminster county court yesterday Judge Horton Smith had before him a judgment summons in which the defendant, a foreigner, said he could not pay because he had a baby fifteen months old and a few days ago his wife had two more. His Honor—But look here! Don't you think it is very unreasonable to have babies two at a time when you are so much in debt? The Debtor—I can't help it. His Honor—Very well; there will be an order for payment by installments, subject to committal in default—London News. The Present Endeavor. "Hah!" exclaimed the chieftain of the brigands of Bulgaria, as he shaded his eyes with his hand and gazed suspiciously across the plain. "What is that large army of men who rush so madly toward us. Can it be that the soldiers have decided to capture us?" The lieutenant took a look at the strangers through his field glasses and said: "No, sir, it is not the soldiers. It is a lot of magazine and newspaper representatives coming to secure our own story of this enterprise." THE STOVE. n wrote one o' th' greates' pomes on Why Was Worried? Hortense—"Sadie, I don't know whether to be mad or glad. I wonder if it was a compliment or an insult." Sadie—"For mercy's sake, what are you talking about?" Hortense—"O, I haven't told you, have I? Well, I got onto a car and every seat was taken. A gentleman offered me his seat." Sadie—"And you took it, of course." Hortense—"Yes; but that isn't the thing. I wonder if he gave me his seat because he thought I was pretty, or because he thought I was an old woman."—Boston Transcript. Shrewd Domestic. Mistress—Did you tell the lady I was out? Domestic—Yes, ma'am. Domestic—I told her it wouldn't be any use because you would be out for sure then. Father—Miranda, isn't it about time for you to think of getting married. Miranda—Mercy, pa. I have been thinking about it ever since I was 13 years old. ST GUESS. ignest mark in Natural History when three legs? aid two legs. Problem of the Leaves. Mr. Snaggs—The leaves are leaving, my dear. Mrs. Snaggs—Is there anything odd about that? Mr. Snaggs→Yes; in the spring it was the trees that were leaving. She Knew Him. Impecunious Lover—Be mine, Amanda, and you will be treated like an angel. Wealthy Maiden—Yes, I suppose so. Nothing to eat and less to wear. No, thank you. GUIDED BY INSTINCT. How Cashiers Are Able to at Once Detect Bad Money. It seems wonderful to the casual observer that cashiers, bank tellers and others who handle large amounts of paper money are able at a glance to detect a bad note. Exactly what it is that does expose the counterfeit the best experts find it difficult to tell. They say they know it instinctively. They judge not only by the looks of a note, but by the "feel" of it. It is obvious that a counterfeit note must be widely circulated to make it profitable. No sooner does a counterfeit appear than its description is widely published. Those who are likely to suffer by taking counterfeit notes make it their business to be on the lookout for new ones, which are soon distinguishable by some easily discovered mark. A teller knows of just what denominations are the counterfeitels and just where to look for the telltale marks. He detects the spurious note as easily as the reader does a missspelled word. It is no particular effort. It is a habit. The principal reason why counterfeits are so easily detected is because, in some feature, they are almost uniformly of inferior quality. This is, indeed, the main protection of the public. Genuine notes are engraved and printed almost regardless of cost, and the very best materials are used in the engraving and printing. It is done in large establishments, with costly materials and by the best workmen. It is practically impossible for counterfeiters to do as well. They must work in secret and at a disadvantage, and of necessity cannot have the experience to produce such perfect work. If they get the engravings done nicely, they fall in the printing, or if they get the engraving and printing done well, they fall in securing the proper paper. Of late years there has been a great deal of care taken to get paper manufactured expressly for the notes issued by the government. The national bank notes are also issued by the government, so that the sources of supply for exactly that kind of paper are controlled. There is little protection for the poor and ignorant from counterfeit money. They do not rely so much upon their own skill as upon keeping track of the sources from which they receive money. They know from whom they receive a bank note, and if it turns out bad they take it back and get it redeemed. In some degree this protection exists among financial institutions, which keep trace of the sources of their receipts.—St. Louis Republic. Human Beings Worth $80. A human being may be bought today in the Souden for $80. That is to say, if you are economical in bent, you may secure your slaves at this figure. They will be but fourteen years old, however, and not very strong. To get a mature, robust and experienced slave you will be obliged to pay considerably more. The maximum price is $500. And much of this goes on under the British flag. England has done her best to put a check to the slave trade. It is so firmly rooted, however, that although 225 agents of the British government, each equipped with a camel, are constantly employed in trying to stamp out the man trade, it flourishes in spite of them. Most of the twenty-five offenders convicted during the last twelve months were sheiks of the Rashidas, one of the most troublesome and dreaded tribes of the Soudan. The activity against them, however, has driven most of them east into Italian territory. The slave trade at Jeddah has been the most serious. The principal traffic is from Massauna and the coast to the northward in Italian territory, Abyssinia, Hodeida and Yemen. Yemen is noted for the export of the slaves who are procured from Abyssinia. At Jeddah there are twelve wealthy slave merchants whose names and depots are well known. The prices of slaves areff: Male or female, 14 years old, about $80; 14 to 20 years, $100 to $125; 20 to 30 years, $150 each. In Medina and Mecca the prices of both sexes rise 50 per cent and upward, while some readily command from $400 to $500 each. Discovers Famous Secret Herr Busse, a chemist of Hamburg, says he has discovered the secret of making two famous liqueurs, chartreuse and benedictine. Until the time of this discovery the secrets were solely in possession of the French monks who made these liqueurs. Herr Busse makes the claim that he can produce the real article at one-quarter the price now demanded for that which comes from France. Connoisseurs will have an opportunity shortly to decide as to the value of Herr Busse's discovery and the merit of his product, for it is to be put on the market. The liqueurs will not be sold in liquid form in bottles, but a small box of powdered herbs will be handed to the purchaser, who will have to do the distilling himself. The liqueurs made by the French monks are so strictly protected by law that it is impossible to sell any spirits of other manufacture under the designations used by them. It is for this reason that the herbs will be sold, and that the buyer will have to drink "home-made" chartreuse or benedictine. A French farmer has made experiments which show that caterpillars avoid black objects, but are attracted in numbers by white. THE STAGE THEATRICAL TOPICS Helene Modjeska, one of the most appreciated gifts of Poland to America, was born at Cracow in 1844. Selecting the stage as her life-work, her talents lifted her almost at once to the position of leading actress of her country, but her love of liberty—her birthright as a Pole—and her sympathies with her fellow-countrymen, suffering under the despotic rule of Russia, embroiled her with the alien tyrants who ruled her unhappy country, and she came to America, the land of liberty, to escape their persecution and tryanny. Mme. Modjeska made her first appearance in English at San Francisco in 1877 in "Adrienne Lecouvrier," and followed with a starring tour of unparalleled success. Perhaps one of the chief charms of heracting is the delicious accent which marks her pronunciation of her English lines. Aside from engagements in London and an infrequent visit to her native land, where on one occasion the official theatrical censor refused her permission to play in Polish, she has since made this country her home. The pathos and sweetness of ner rendition of the unfortunate "Mary Stuart" will THE LADY OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN THE LADY OF THE MIDDLE-SEX HELENE MODJESKA. well bear comparison with the work of any actress on the stage, and in the strong character of "Camille" she has been welcomed with acclaim and accorded the highest praise. Mme. Modjeska married in 1868, Count Bosenka Chlapowski, a compatriot, exiled like herself, for his great love for his native land. They have extensive lands in California, where they make their home. James Keteltas Hackett, one of the foremost of the younger actors of the new school of romantic drama, is a Aikido Canadian by birth, his home place being Wolfe Island, Ont., where he was born in 1869. He was educated in New York, however, and is a thorough American. Mr. Hackett made his debut on the stage in New York in Palmer's stock company in 1892, and was the leading man at the Lyceum at the age of 26, (the youngest leading man in New York stage history). The most notable of his successes have been in "The Prisoner of Zenda," and its sequel, James K. Hackett. JAMES K. HACKETT "Rupert of Hentzau." He started his year in the romantic drama, "The Pride of Jennico," and is this year starring under his own management, being one of the few actor-managers of America. Although untiring in his devotion to his work, and of distinguished ability in the profession he has chosen, his attractive personality has aided him not a little in his struggle toward the high position he has attained. Mr. Hackett was married in 1897 to Miss Mary Manninger, one of the most beautiful women and accomplished actresses that have ever adorned the American stage. Paul Potter's new play founded on Notre Dame de Paris, will be used by Daniel Frohman for his stock company at the opening of the season on Jan. 7. The part of La Esmeralda is admirably suited to Hilda Spong, and the company will show new faces in Robert Lorraine, who was in "To Have and To Hold" last season, and Arthur Forrest, who appeared in "The Price of Peace," also for Beatrice Morgan, Mrs. Whiffen, Gertrude Bennett, William F. Owen, Jameson Lee Finney, Grant Stewart. Daniel Frohman promises an elaborate production, and it will likely be more of a melodrama than anything else. One result of the White Rats' fight of last summer is still having a disastrous result upon the headliners in vaudeville. It is the importation of ODJESKA. foreign acts caused by the secession of American players. It seems there was no alternative for the vaudeville managers but to go to Europe for their attractions when the White Rats made their defi. The result was the European agents of many American managers were taxed to their utmost to induce headliners to cross the Atlantic. And a mere glance of those who are now in this country, coupled with the fact of the great number that are still due, has driven a fair proportion of American headliners back into the legitimate line or placed them on the shelf. We have it that the vaudeville theaters are all booked up for weeks and weeks ahead with importations. Welcomeed Back to the Stage. Annie O'Neill, best remembered as the winsome leading lady for W. H. Crane, and who received her first start in Edward Harrigan's company at the old Park Theater, returns to the stage in "Sweet and Twenty" at the Madison Square Theater on Dec. 28, Charles Frohman having engaged her for the part of Joan Trevelyan, played so admirably in London by Ellina Terriss. Miss O'Neill married Henry C. Miner some years ago and retired from the stage. Since Mr. Miner's death there has been a yearning to return 'to the old field, so the opportunity came in Basil Hood's drama. NOTES OF THE STAGE. Nat Goodwin's next tour will begin in Brooklyn on Jan. 20. Patti Rosa has signed with the Naughty Anthony company. Thomas Q. Seabrooke has closed his tour with A Modern Cruseo. John G. McDowell has joined the Murray and Mackey Company as chief comedian. William Norris, who was ill in Louisville, has recovered sufficiently to rejoin Otis Skinner. Margaret Bourne, of the "Forest Lovers" Company, has been sent to a hospital in Poughkeepsie suffering from blood poison. She is expected to join Bertha Garland in a week. Some idea may be obtained as to how the business is in the South from the fact that "Florodora" played to over two thousand dollars recently in Dallas and in Atlanta the receipts reached nineteen hundred and seventy-five dollars for a single performance. ```markdown ``` Paul Potter's New Play Foreigners in Vaudeville.